Descendants of William Conley

1. William Conley was born in 1775 in New York, died after 1860 in Grant City, Ringgold County, Iowa, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Grant Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: William Conley is listed on census of Vermillion County, Helts Township, Indiana, pg 44, house #623, family #628, taken 9 November 1850, LDS film #422,955. The above census listed head of household as David Ruby, age 36, farmer, born Kentucky, wife's name: Cynthia A., age 28 , born Indiana, 4 children: Harriet I., age 7, Sarah E., age 4, Alexander B., age 2, Margaret A., age 1/2 yr. Harriet was born in Illinois, the rest of the children were born in Indiana . The above census lists William and La Mima Conley as not being able to read or write, their property value was $800.00.

The following information is from the records of Geneva Combs and Esther Vance: William Conley was born while traveling on the Atlantic Ocean or in Vermont. In 1860 he was living with his son Philander Conley. In 1850 he and his wife, Jemima, lived with their daughter Cynthia A. and her husband James H. Ruby. The 1860 Census of Helts Township, Vermillion County Indiana states that William Conley was born on the Atlantic ocean.

There is a William Conley Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa. He is in space
G-7. His son Mial is in space F-7, so I think this is our William Conley.

There is a Jimima Whitford listed as married to William Connelly on 25 Dec 1800 near Shaftsbury, Vermont. (close to Hampton, New York)

Conley Surname History:
Breoghan conquered and became king of Galicia, Andalusia, Murcia (Spain), Castile and Portugal. Bile, son of Breoghan became king of these countries after his father's death. Milesius, the son of Bile was the ruler of Spain. He fought for a time in Scythia and then later went to Egypt where he fought for the pharaoh against Ethiopia. He found great favor with Pharaoh Nectonibus who gave Milesius his daughter Scota in marriage. Milesius later returned to Spain to find a great famine had occurred. He superstitiously believed the famine to have fallen upon his people as a judgment for failing to seek out the land foretold by prophecy to be their final abode.

Milesius sent his uncle Ithe along with a force of men to bring him a report of these western lands. The rulers of the island where Ithe came were suspicious of Ithe and had him killed. Milesius made preparations to invade the land and also avenge his uncle's death. Before the invasion took place, Milesius died and left the expedition to his eight sons. During the initial invasion, a great storm arose and five of his sons were killed. The three surviving brothers, Heber, Heremon, and Amergin with Heber Donn, son of Ir (one of the brothers lost in the storm), invaded the island and gained possession of the country foretold them.

The sons of Milesius named the land Scotia in honor of their mother, Scota. Heber and Heremon divided the kingdom between them and became jointly the first of many of the Milesian race that governed Ireland. Heber and Heremon reigned jointly one year only, when because of family quarrels, Heremon slew his brothers Heber and Amergin. Heremon became sole king. From these three brothers, Heber, Ir, and Heremon (Amergin died without children) are descended all the Milesian peoples of Ireland and Scotland.

Later kings of Scotia were exiled for a time to another island to the east and they took the name Scotia with them. The land was subsequently renamed Ireland in honor of Ir, the brother of Heremon and Heber. The island of exile was later to become Scotland.

Through direct lineage, Niall of the Nine Hostages later became king of Ireland. He was so named because of his practice of taking prominent hostages from the lands he conquered. Niall had many sons and was the progenitor of many Irish families one of which was O'Conghalaigh. O'Conghalaigh comes from the Gaelic word conghal which means "fierce as a wolf" and was based in the Connacht province of Northern Ireland which includes the counties of Galway and Leitrim. Variations of the name were later found in the counties Cork, Ulster and Monaghan.

Variations of the name included Connelly and Connolly with the Monaghan Connolly's having been the most prominent. Members of the family are first noted as coming to prominence in the 15th century and are recorded as having "chiefs of the name" up to the 17th century. They were instrumental in organizing the native Irish rebellion of 1641; however, following its failure, they lost much of their power and possessions. English versions of the name now include Conley, Conely, Connelley and Conneely.

This maybe our William Conley (2011)
Source: 1820 Census Oxford Butler County Ohio
Wm. Conley
also
Source: 1880 Vermillion Illinois Census
William Conly, home in 1830 is Vermillion, Indiana
also
U.S. IRS Tax Assesments Lists 1862-1918
William Conley. State of Indiana. Tax year 1864.
District 10; annual, Monthly and Special Lists; 1864
NARA series M764--NARA Roll: 37

William married Jimima Whitford, daughter of Green Whitford and Anna Pierce, on 25 Dec 1800 in Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont. Jimima was born in 1784 in Kent County, Rhode Island and died between 1850 and 1860.

General Notes: Jimima is believe to be buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa
Records sent to me by Patty Burgess, 203 Charles St, Long Beach, Mississippi, 12 Nov 1993, states that her name could be JEMINA.

There is a Jimima Whitford listed as married to William Connelly on 25 Dec 1800 near Shaftsbury, Vermont. (close to Hampton, New York).
Her father is Green Whitford and her mother is Anna Clothen Pierce

+ 2 M i. Simeon Conley was born in 1804 in New York and died on 5 Jun 1881 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 77.

+ 3 F ii. Almira Conley was born in 1808 in New York, died on 29 Jul 1885 at age 77, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 4 M iii. Miul Conley was born on 7 Mar 1810 in New York, died on 30 Jul 1872 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 62, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Grant Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 5 M iv. Amos Fisk Conley was born in 1812 in New York and died on 28 Jul 1890 in Jefferson , Ringold, County Iowa at age 78.

+ 6 M v. Philander Conley was born on 26 Jul 1816 in Ohio, died on 1 Nov 1870 in Vermillion County, Indiana at age 54, and was buried in Helts Prairie Cemetery, Vermillion County, Indiana.

+ 8 F vii. Cynthia Ann Conley was born on 9 Oct 1822 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 27 Feb 1884 at age 61, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 9 F viii. Harriet Conley was born on 9 Apr 1825, died on 20 Apr 1890 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 10 M ix. Henry D Conley was born on 11 Feb 1827 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 7 Feb 1908 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 80, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Second Generation

2. Simeon Conley was born in 1804 in New York and died on 5 Jun 1881 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 77.

General Notes: Source: 1850 Census, Simeon and Esther Combs Conley are listed on census of Vermillion County, Helts Township, Indiana, pg 43, house #610, family #615, taken 9 November 1850, LDS film #442,955. The census lists them as not being able to read or write and their property value was $400.00.

Source: Marriage records of Vermillion County, Indiana: (hand written record) Simeon Conley and Easter Combs: State of Indiana, Vermillion County Sct.
I certify that Simeon Conley and Easter Combs were legally joined in marriage by me on the ninth day of June 1831. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of June 1831. (signed: Saml Rush J.P.-Seal)

Source of Death date: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Source: Ringgold County Iowa-- date unkbown
1860 Census of Ringgold County, Iowa
Dwelling # 589. Conley, Simeon, age 56, farmer, born New York
Real Estate $500.00, Personal Estate $300.00
Conley, Easter, age 55, born in Kentucky. Neither could read or write.
Children:
Conley, Charlotte age 25, housework, born Indiana-could not read or write.
Conley, William age 22 farmer, born Indiana
Conley Jas. age 19, farm laborer, born Indiana
Conley Sylvester age 18, farm laborer, born Indiana
Conley, Ezra age 16, farm laborer, born Indiana
Conley, Henry age 12 born Indiana

Living next door, dwelling #590 Simeon's brother.
Amos Connelly age 35 with his spouse and family

Simeon married Ester Combs on 9 Jun 1831 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana. Ester was born in 1805 in Kentucky and died on 4 Aug 1868 in Washington Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 63.

General Notes: Census: 1850 Vermillion County, Indiana, pg 43B, #610/615. She is shown with Simeon and children.

Source of Death date: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

+ 11 F i. Jemima Conley was born on 16 Apr 1833 in Vermillion County, Indiana.

+ 12 F ii. Serena (Cyrena) Conley was born on 18 Feb 1835 in Indiana and died on 21 Feb 1922 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado at age 87.

+ 13 M iii. William Conley was born about 1839 in Indiana and died on 8 Oct 1886 in Leavenworth, Levenworth County, Kansas about age 47.

+ 14 M iv. James Conley was born about 1840 in Indiana and died on 4 Jul 1863 in Helena, Arkansas about age 23.

+ 15 M v. Sylvester Conley was born on 24 Jul 1842 in Clinton. Helts Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 28 Apr 1918 in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma at age 75, and was buried on 3 May 1918 in High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma.

+ 16 M vi. Ezra Conley "Ezery" was born on 26 Oct 1844 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 26 May 1928 in Milford, Nebraska at age 83, and was buried on 30 May 1928 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

+ 17 M vii. Henery Conley was born about 1847 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 12 Jun 1882 in Ringgold County, Iowa about age 35, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Grant Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

3. Almira Conley was born in 1808 in New York, died on 29 Jul 1885 at age 77, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Almira married Arba Blakesley, son of Obediah Blakesley and Adah Hart, on 27 Jan 1831 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Arba was born about 1811 in Franklin County, Ohio, died on 5 Nov 1879 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa about age 68, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

4. Miul Conley was born on 7 Mar 1810 in New York, died on 30 Jul 1872 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 62, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Grant Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: The first name may be spelled, Mial. Have marriage certificate that says Miles Conley was married to Catherine Chambers 8 November 1854, Vermillion County, Indiana. Buried in Bethel Cemetery, west of Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Uncle of Ezra Conley, brother of Simeon Conley.

Miul married Elizabeth Allen on 24 Jan 1836 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Elizabeth was born about 1815 in Ohio.

+ 22 M i. Elijah James Conley was born about 1837 and died on 29 May 1865 in St Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri about age 28.

+ 24 M iii. Renzie Lorenzo Conley was born on 2 Jan 1843 in Indiana, died on 7 Jun 1897 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 54, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 25 F iv. Mary Jane Conley was born on 29 Dec 1845 in Terre Haute, Indiana and died on 2 Dec 1902 in McCloud, Oklahoma at age 56.

Miul next married Catharine Chambers on 8 Nov 1854 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Catharine was born in 1816 in Kentucky. They had no children.

Miul next married Margaret Ann Ruby, daughter of James Rogers Ruby and Susannah Jane Baysinger. Margaret was born on 16 Oct 1816 in Kentucky and died on 13 Oct 1899 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 82. They had no children.

5. Amos Fisk Conley was born in 1812 in New York and died on 28 Jul 1890 in Jefferson , Ringold, County Iowa at age 78.

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion Co, Indiana; Helts township, Pg. 172, #530/534
Married to Lucinda Combs

Census: 1880 Jefferson Ringold County, Iowa
Amos L Conley.( Amos F Conley) age 78 listed in the Iowa deaths and burial records
Amos age 67, farmer, born abt 1813 in Ohio (other records lists birth in New York)
Amos Conley is married to Lucinda age 56. Her parents were born in New York

Marriage: Franklin Co, Ohio. Rec. vol 1, 1803-1897, pg 76.

Source: Iowa Deaths and Burials 1850-1990
Amos date and place of birth and death.
He is married and a farmer.

Source: Ringgold County, Iowa--unknown date. Living next door to Simeon Conley family.
Simeon and Amos are brothers. Conley is the correct spelling.
Dwelling #590 Connelly, Amos, age 35, farmer and wagon maker, born New York-he could not read and write
Personal Estatae $50.00
Spouse, Lucinda, age 33 born Indiana-she could not read and write
Children:
Orlando, age 13 born Indiana-attending school
Rosana, age 10 born Indiana

Amos married Margaret Hammon on 9 Feb 1837 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Margaret was born in 1817 in Indiana and died on 23 Dec 1839 at age 22.

Amos next married Lucinda Combs, daughter of Thomas Combs and Prudence Blakesley, on 5 Nov 1841 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Lucinda was born about 1822 in Meigs Twp, Adams County, Ohio.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Descendants of Thomas Combs, Son of Francis Coomes of Hampshire County Virginia., & Vermillion County, Indiana by Gary Reynolds

6. Philander Conley was born on 26 Jul 1816 in Ohio, died on 1 Nov 1870 in Vermillion County, Indiana at age 54, and was buried in Helts Prairie Cemetery, Vermillion County, Indiana.

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion Co., Indiana: Helts township. pg 177B, #565/568 shows his occupation as a carpenter.

Source Citation: Title: Vermillion County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Records 1850 - 1904 Inclusive Vo, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 3;Page: 257.

Source of Birthday: D. Grove
Source of Death date and burial: D Grove

Philander married Mary Wallen, daughter of Wallen and Nancy Downing, on 4 Jan 1852 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Mary was born on 10 Dec 1822 in Indiana, died on 9 Sep 1899 in Vermillion County, Indiana at age 76, and was buried in Helts Prairie Cemetery, Vermillion County, Indiana.

General Notes: Source: D Grove
Source: Cemetery records of Helts Prairie Cemetery, Vermillion County, Indiana

+ 34 M i. Spencer M Conley was born in Oct 1852 in Indiana and died after 1920 in Indiana.

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion Co., Indiana: Helts township, pg 155B, #420/424 shows him married, and wife named Nancy. Occupation as a farmer. Marriage records of Vermillion County, Indiana, Vol II, pg 60

James married Nancy Shely on 11 Feb 1841 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Nancy was born in 1823.

8. Cynthia Ann Conley was born on 9 Oct 1822 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 27 Feb 1884 at age 61, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
OBITUARY.
The Ringgold Record, 1884

Mrs. Jas. H. RUBY died last Wednesday and was buried Friday, at Bethel Cemetery. Her children, Baldwin and wife, and James were called from Kansas to visit her in her last sickness.
Mrs. Cinthia (sic) A. RUBY, wife of James H. RUBY, was born in Vermillion county, Indi., Oct. 9, 1822. Was married to James H. RUBY, December 24, 1840, went with him to Edgar county, Ills. In 1846 they returned to Vermillion county Ind. In 1855 they moved to Ringgold county, where they lived fifteen years. In 1870 they moved to Lyon county, Kansas, returning to Ringgold county in 1871, where she lived until her death, Feb. 27, 1884.
She joined the M. E. church in 1841, and continued a faithful member of the same, dying in the triumphs of a living faith. She was the mother of fourteen children four of them have gone before her. Ten, with a loving husband, are still living to mourn her death, seven are living in Iowa, two in Kansas, and one in Mo. The funeral took place Feb. 29, at 12 M, in the M. E. church at Goshen, sermon preached by Rev. C. W. STUART, from Rev. xiv 13. From the church a large concourse of relatives and friends followed her remains to Bethel cemetery, where her body found its last resting place, while her ransomed soul winged its flight to join loved ones gone before, and be at rest with her Redeemer. "Let me die the death of the righteous,and let my last end be like his."
Mr. RUBY wishes to thank the friends and neighbors, for their kindness, sympathy, and help to him and his family during their affliction.
NOTE: James H. RUBY, husband of Cynthia, was born May 16, 1820, and died December 12, 1912 with interment at Bethel Cemetery near Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Alimira M., daughter of Cynthia and J. H. RUBY, died on August 21, 1871, and was interred at Bethel Cemetery.

Cynthia married James Henry Ruby, son of James Rogers Ruby and Susannah Jane Baysinger, on 24 Dec 1840 in Vermillion County, Indiana. James was born on 16 May 1820 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 12 Dec 1912 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 92, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of marriage record: Vol II, pg 55, Vermillion County, Indiana marriage records.

1850 census of Vermillion County, Indiana has William Conley age 75, b Vermont and La Mima Conley age 66 b Vermont, living in James H. Ruby household.

This is the life of James Henry and Cynthia Ann Conley Ruby.
Cynthia Ann Ruby was the first funeral in the Goshom Church
"A valued patron of the Record" one of the oldest settlers and one of the best and wealthiest of our citizens is:
James H. Ruby
Mr. Ruby was born in Breckenridge County, Kentucky in 1820. When he was 9 years old his father moved to Edgar County, Illinois where he was one of the pioneers. Neighbors were 8 to 10 miles away. So few were the families in the county that no school of any kind could be supported until Mr. Ruby was past 15 years of age - 1834. The second season of ten they settled in Illinois in 1831 an early frost killed the corn and Edgar County obtained it's breadstuff as well as it's grain for stock and seed from southern Indiana over 100 miles away. Hauling it with oz teams sand for the greater part over a wild country where roads were unknown. The drivers were guided in there course by "Blazers" on the trees and the stars. In 1840 Mr. Ruby moved to Vermillion County, Indiana settling in the woods and Cleaning out a timber farm. Nine years were taken up in reclaiming 20 acres from the roots and stumps and they were 9 years in unremitting toil, such as we harriest handed young farmers of present day would shrink from. At the end of the 9^th year in 1855 he sold his farm for just $300.00 more than her paid for it. He cleared just $33.50 a year.
In the fall of 1855 he moved his family to Ringgold County, making the journey with two teams and in 21 days. Five milk cows were driven through and supplied the family with butter and milk. They suffered some from cold weather on the way. Mr. Ruby made his first money in Iowa by trading in land, selling to new settlers as they came in. Mr. Mathew Stronahan as has been mentioned in the Records account of him, bought of Mr. Ruby, as did also the Blakesley's, Beymen's and others. Mr. Ruby first settled one quarter section of land in section 33 Jefferson Twp, now owned by Mr. A. G. Ruby.
The winter of '55/'56 was one which is not likely to be forgotten by the settlers of that day. All the food for more or less had to be hauled from near St Joseph, Whitesville and Savannah, Missouri. From 10 day to 3 weeks was of time consumed on a trip. $1.00 and $1.25 was of ten paid for corn and $5.00 per cwt for flower. Toward the close of the winter of 1856 Mr. Ruby borrowed $20.00 of John T. Williams, who was at the time one of his neighbors, and went to Missouri. He bought corn and flower with it and on the way back he loaned it all out except one sack to persons who were out of anything to eat and had no money to buy with. Part of this was during the "Big Sleet of 1856" before referred to by the "Record". Mr. Ruby's family was at one time with only particles of food of any kind in the house for twenty four hours. They had been on short rations for nearly a week before and some of them were to weak to walk from the lock of sustinanes. Neither horses nor oxen could be used without shoes and the nearest blacksmith shop was 25 miles away at Hopeville (Clark County) . Mr. Ruby was about giving up in despair while Mrs. . Ruby who had not enjoyed very good health for some time became so prostrated from starvation that she could not sit up straight when in a chair but would set doubled up with her head in her lap. She remembers the dull listless apotholic feeling that gradually came over her often. She had suffered the pangs of hunger for more or less several days. Now she lost all interest in her children and didn't care whether she they lived or died. Finally Mr. Ruby obtained less than a peak of buckwheat which was grounded on the coffee mill and supplied the whole family for more than a day. After it was gone a Mr. Taylor came through from Hopeville with a load of flour which he sold out at $8.00 per cwt. This flour was black as buckwheat and made bread which would probably be considered a poor article now days, but was no doubt eagerly downed by the half famished family.
The first election held at Asa Ruby's has been spoken of, the second was held at Garret Binds' the third and succeeding over for several years were held at Mr. James Ruby's. The townships of Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant and Washington called Platte Township. Mrs. Ruby always fed the voters. Mr. Ruby was the first assessor in the township, holding the office two terms.
Like his brother Valentine Ruby Mr. Ruby never devoted much time to hunting but was counted on extra shot. He helped raise the first school house, spoken of before in another sketch. The first sermon preached in Platte Township and probably the first in the County was preached in the spring of 1856 at Mr. Ruby's house by Rev William (Billy) Williams the first preacher on the new circuit. Mr. Ruby's house was made of round logs and had no floor except one made of large pieces of bark peeled by the Indians, some of these pieces were 8X10 feet in size. For a dinner table one of the pieces of bark was taken up and laid on two forks driven in the ground and one corner of the house. The chimney was of sod, the bedstead was made in another corner and had but one bed post.
Mr. Ruby has successively and successfully filled every Township office. He had been at different times the assessor, Trustee, School Treasurer, Justice of the Peace. For 43 years he has been a member of the M.E. Church in high standing.
He has amassed a large fortune in lands and money, much of which he has shared out among his children. He owns 234 acres of highly improved land in South Washington Township. Has what is by universal consent considered the best farmland in the township. Acommondions residence was completed in 1878. He has handled stock largely but is taking life easy now.
We are sorry to say he is trying to sell his beautiful home and go to Kansas. He a Republican and for Grant

Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

+ 36 F i. Harriet Jane Ruby was born on 20 Apr 1843 and died on 6 Oct 1902 at age 59.

+ 37 F ii. Sarah F Ruby was born about 1844 in Indiana and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 41 M vi. Henry A Ruby was born in 1858, died on 29 Oct 1887 at age 29, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

9. Harriet Conley was born on 9 Apr 1825, died on 20 Apr 1890 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Harriet married Valentine Gilbert Ruby, son of James Rogers Ruby and Susannah Jane Baysinger, on 23 Jan 1847 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Valentine was born on 19 Dec 1827 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 6 Sep 1895 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 67, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Biographical Sketch of the Ringgold "Record"
1880-1881 subscriptions
Valentine Gilbert Ruby
One of the oldest settlers of the County was born in Breckenridge County, Kentucky in 1827. When he was three years of age, his father emigrated to Edgar County, Illinois from which state Mr. Ruby moved to Ringgold County in 1855. He entered eighty acres in section 5, Jefferson Twp. But three white families lived in the neighborhood when he commenced improving his new home. These were those of Isaac Reynolds, Charles Russell and Garrett Bind, deceased. A few other families were living in distant parts of the County. The first house erected in Mt Ayr, Iowa was being raised as he drove over the open prairie on which the city is now located. This structure was a "round pole shanty" the property of Mr. Dunning, another pioneer.
When Mr. Ruby moved into this township the Indians were present in considerable numbers. An Indian village containing over 100 adults, besides children, was located on one corner of his farm, less than eighty rods from his house. Attached to this village was a large Indian gravery and from which numerous bodies have been exhumed by physicians and scientists. This burying ground remained intact for years but is now a part of Mr. Ruby's cornfield . These Indians did not it seems always practice the rite of septum. Mr. Ruby found on looking over his farm a strange object strung up in a large tree. On examination it proved to be the half decomposed remains of a little Indian baby on "papoose". It's casket had been made from a log, the two halves of which had been hollowed out sufficiently to enclose the child and were held together and suspended by strips of bark. It had probably been swinging in every stormy wind that blew for a year or more. When it was found by Mr. Ruby, who out of respect to the traditions of his father, took it down and gave it a Christian burial.
The pioneers of Ringgold County, knew something of the hardships, in the spring of 1856 Mrs. Riley Andrews died of consumption and lumber was so scarce that Mr. Ruby cut up his wagon box to make her coffin. Mr. Riley got his mail at Hopeville, Clarke County, 25 miles away and the nearest mill was of Gentryville, Missouri 65 miles distant. On one occasion provisions was so scarce that he could get no grain to feed his oxen on the way and hence he would drive them until they showed signs of exhaustion, then stop and turn them out to graze. This trip to the mill consumed 18 days. At that time there was but one team of horses in the County, and they were owned by Riley Andrews. In the spring of 1856 occurred the "Big Sleet" during which all the wheat and corn was exhausted and the only thing in the shape of bread stuffs in the neighborhood was two bushels of buckwheat which Mr. Ruby purchased on his last trip to Missouri. This buckwheat was shared out and ground into flour upon coffee mills. Luckily the ice softened sufficiently from traveling before this supply was exhausted. Mr. Burroughs, who moved in the county in 1856 offered his wagon and harness both new and worth at least $100.00 for twenty five bushels of corn and could not get it. From the 14^th of Feb 1856 until after harvest when corn was hard enough to feed, there was not a particle of grain fed to oxen or horses and they subsisted by grazing although they were worked hard raising a crop.
The People attended Church Wedding etc in oxcarts. For several years the only religious services in the neighborhood consisted of an occasional sermon preached in Mr. Ruby's house by Rev. Mr. Williams of Afton, Iowa. The first election in the twp which then consisted of Washington and Jefferson in one, was held at the house of Mr. Asa Ruby in 1856. Peter Dose was the first Sheriff when Asa Ruby was elected Justice of Peace, V. G. Ruby constable, Garrett Bind, William Ralston, and Rollin Andrews Trustees. The last three are all deceased. In 1856 the first school house was guilt and was made of round logs. The size was 16 x 18. Roofed with clapboard and the seats were made from parch eons. The building was on Mr. Ruby's land. The first school was taught by Miss. Arcela Kirkham- now Mrs. George Aanabright living near Mt Ayr, Iowa.
Mr. Ruby has paid $8.00 per cwt for flour, $10.00 per barrel for salt and$2.00 per bushel for coarse ground cornmeal. The county abounded in game but Mr. Ruby never hunted, with the exception of a single half day which he spent crawling up on a drove of deer. After approaching near enough for a shot he could not get his gun to fire off. Thoroughly disgusted with the business he took an oath or two which he held inviolate. He served about a year as soldier in the 40^th Iowa Vol Inf. But was engaged in no important battle.
He has always taken a leading part in twp offices and has filled at different times every office in the township. He owns over 200 acres of timber and prairie land in the southern part of Jefferson township and has a fine large farm house and is quite well to do. He is also a Republican and in favor of Blaine and the "Record".

The Ringgold Record, 1895

OBITUARY.

V. C. Ruby gravestone.jpgCivil War Flags.jpg Valentine G[ilbert] RUBY was born in Breckenridge county, Ky., Dec. 19, 1826, and died very suddenly of heart failure while attending to his work at his home on the morning of the 6th of September, 1895, aged 68 years, 8 months and 17 days.

He moved from Kentucky in his childhood, settling in Illinois in 1829, where he grew to manhood. He united with the M. E. church in his youth when about 16 years of age, and took an earnest and active part in church life, remaining a member of the church until death.

He was married to Harriet CONLEY in 1847. His wife preceded him in death, dying in April, 1890. To them were born ten children - seven boys and three girls - eight of whom are now living.

He came to Iowa in 1855, settling near his present location in Ringgold county, thus passing through the scenes of the pioneer settlement of this county, and living in this one neighborhood for 40 years. He enlisted in the army [June 10] 1864, and served for a period of three months [with Company E of the 46th Iowa Volunteer Infantry; mustered out of service on September 23, 1864 at Davenport, Iowa].

In November, 1890, he was married to Eliza A. BURT, who survives him, to mourn his sudden death. In his private life he was a quiet, unostentatious man, a warm-hearted friend, a good neighbor. As a husband and father he was uniformly thoughtful and kind. As a christian he was humble and truthful, and from the midst of the busy scenes of such a life he was called suddenly to his reward.

The funeral services were held at Knowlton September 7th, at 11:30 a.m. The text was from John 11, 25-26. A large concourse of friends attended both the sermon and the interment which was made in Knowlton [Centenary] cemetery.

NOTE: According to the 1850 census for Edgar County, Indiana, Valentine G. RUBY's first wife Harriet (CONLEY) was born in 1825, Vermillion County, Indiana. Valentine and Harriet were married January 23, 1847, Newport, Indiana. In the 1850 census, Valentine was farming and residing with his wife Harriet and their children, Henry H., aged 3, and Susan J., aged 6 months. Their neighbors were Valentine's mother and siblings Jonathan, Addison, and Lezetta on one side and, brothers B. F. RUBY and family and Asa RUBY and family. Harriet (CONLEY) RUBY died on April 20, 1890, and was interred at Centenary Cemetery near Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Of Valentine's siblings, John B. RUBY was born in 1825, and died in 1868 with interment in Centenary Cemetery near Knowlton, Iowa.

Transcription and note by Sharon R. Becker, 2008

Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 539, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

+ 46 M i. Henry Huston Ruby was born on 20 Feb 1848 in Illinois, died on 18 Aug 1913 at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 47 F ii. Sussanah Jane Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1850 in Illinois and died on 26 Jul 1929 at age 79.

+ 50 M v. Jonathan Milbern Ruby was born on 11 May 1856 in Iowa, died on 30 Oct 1897 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 41, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 51 M vi. Isaac Warner Ruby was born on 27 Jun 1858 and died on 10 Jun 1933 at age 74.

+ 52 M vii. Colin James Ruby was born on 11 Aug 1860 in Iowa, died on 16 Feb 1938 in Colorado at age 77, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 53 M viii. Philander L Ruby was born on 18 Aug 1862 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 7 Feb 1872 at age 9, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 54 F ix. Julia Elizabeth Ruby was born on 11 Oct 1865 in Iowa and died on 29 Nov 1892 at age 27.

+ 55 M x. Alfred Gilbert Ruby was born on 24 Nov 1868 in Iowa and died on 31 Dec 1912 at age 44.

10. Henry D Conley was born on 11 Feb 1827 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 7 Feb 1908 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 80, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion Co, Indiana; Helts township, pg 177B, #565/569 shows his occupation as a wagon master.
Source of Marriage to Rachel Harvey, Bk 3, pg 195, Mills County, Iowa, marriage records.

Obituary:
Feb 11, 1908
Henry Conley father of Mrs A.F. Ruby and Mrs A.L. Benson died Thursday in Union County, Iowa and the remains were brought to the home of A.F. Ruby.
The funeral was conducted Sunday from the Methodist Church in Knowlton by Rev. A.L. Bates of Diagonal, Iowa and interment was made in the Knowlton/Centenary Cemetery.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Henry married Susan Campbell. Susan was born in 1827 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and died about 1873 in Ringgold County, Iowa about age 46.

General Notes: Note: Her name may be INVINAUGH. From Betty Ruby.
Census: 1860 Vermillion County, Indiana, Helts township, pg 177B #565/569 shows her place of birth as Indiana.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

+ 56 F i. Melissa Jane Conley was born on 11 Feb 1849 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 19 Nov 1921 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1921 in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 57 M ii. George Washington Conley "Twin" was born on 5 May 1853 in Indiana, died on 23 Feb 1932 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 78, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 60 F v. Serena America Conley "Twin" was born on 9 Oct 1855 in Illinois, died on 17 Mar 1921 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 63 M viii. Wesley Washington Conley was born in 1865 in Iowa, died before 1912 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 64 M ix. Duella Edward Conley was born on 19 Apr 1868 in Iowa, died in 1931 at age 63, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 65 M x. James Clippinger Conley "Clip" was born on 4 Dec 1871 and died on 21 Nov 1949 in Paxton, Illinois at age 77.

Henry next married Rachel M Harvey on 25 Mar 1880 in Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa. Rachel was born in 1839 in Virginia, died in 1894 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 55, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa. They had no children.

Third Generation

General Notes: Source: Marriage records of Vermillion County, Indiana
Source: Index to marriage records 1850-1904 Inclusive
Source: W.P.A. original record Located: County Clerk office, Book 3, pg 205

Jemima married William Shouses on 15 May 1850 in Vermillion County, Indiana. William was born about 1824 in Kentucky.

12. Serena (Cyrena) Conley was born on 18 Feb 1835 in Indiana and died on 21 Feb 1922 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado at age 87.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: BK 1B, pg 1, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Some sources say her name was Serena, Cyrena or Charlotte
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

Serena married John Casteel on 9 Oct 1856 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. John was born on 11 Dec 1833 in Indiana and died on 11 Jan 1919 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado at age 85.

+ 66 F i. Mary Ellen Casteel was born on 28 Mar 1858 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado and died on 30 Nov 1922 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado at age 64.

13. William Conley was born about 1839 in Indiana and died on 8 Oct 1886 in Leavenworth, Levenworth County, Kansas about age 47.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 2, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

William married Amanda Malinda Smith, daughter of Smith and Unknown, on 18 Aug 1867 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Amanda was born about 1846 in Illinois and died from 1930 to 1935 about age 84.

14. James Conley was born about 1840 in Indiana and died on 4 Jul 1863 in Helena, Arkansas about age 23.

General Notes: James Conley was in Co G, 29th Iowa Infantry, Civil War, enlisted 9 Aug 1862, was mustered in 18 Nov 1862, killed 4 July 1863, at battle of Helena, Arkansas.
His brother Ezra was in the same Infantry

The J. Conley G.A.R. Post at Diagonal, Iowa, was named in honor of James Conley who enlisted at the age of 22 years from Mount Ayr, Iowa as a Private with Company G of the 29th Iowa Infantry on November 18, 1862. Private Conley died July 4, 1863 at Helena, Arkansas.

Source: Ezra Conley obituary
"Ezra's brother James was killed in action during the Battle of Helena, Arkansas, on July 4, 1863".

15. Sylvester Conley was born on 24 Jul 1842 in Clinton. Helts Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 28 Apr 1918 in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma at age 75, and was buried on 3 May 1918 in High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 26, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Sylvester Conley, was in Co G, 29th Iowa Inf, enlisted 21 Mar 1864, mustered in 11 April 1864 , Mustered out 10 Aug 1865, New Orleans.

Source: 1880 United States Federal Census
Sylvester Conley living Fairview, Russell, Kansas age 38
Born about 1842 in Indiana. White, male: Head of household, occupation farmer
Married to Charlotte Conley.
Her father born in New York
her mother born in Kentucky
Children
John R. age 10
Ella F. age 3
Sadie age 10 months

Sylvester's wife is sister to Ezra Conley's wife.

Birth: Jul. 24, 1842
Clinton (Vermillion County)
Vermillion County
Indiana, USA
Death: Apr. 28, 1918
Buffalo
Harper County
Oklahoma, USA

Sylvester Conley and wife Charlotte and son Leo are listed in the 1900 census of Manchester, Boone County, Nebraska.

1900 United States Federal Census about Sylvester Conley
Name:Sylvester Conley
[Sylvia C Conley]
Age:57
Birth Date:Jul 1842
Birthplace:Indiana
[India]
Home in 1900:Manchester, Boone, Nebraska
[Boone]
Race:White
Gender:Male
Relation to Head of House:Head
Marital Status:Married
Spouse's Name:Scharlot D Conley
Marriage Year:1868
Years Married:32
Father's Birthplace:Indiana
Mother's Birthplace:Indiana
Occupation:View on Image
Neighbors:View others on page
Household Members:
NameAge
Sylvester Conley57
Scharlot D Conley50
Leo Conley17

MORTUARY

Sylvester Conley was born at Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana on July 24, 1842 and died at his home near Buffalo, Oklahoma, aged 75 years, 9 months and 6 days.

At the age of 14 the family moved to Iowa and later to Kansas. Seventeen years ago he came to Oklahoma and located on the farm near the present site of Buffalo, where he lived till the time of his death.

Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, having been a volunteer in Company G, 29th Iowa Infantry, and served during the war and was one of four brothers to serve in the Union Army.

He was united in matrimony with Miss Charlotte Crawford on November 22, 1868, and to this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls, four of whom, two sons and two daughters are living: John R. Conley of Davie, Nebraska, Leo Conley of Harper County, Oklahoma; Mrs. W. B. Rankin of Ashland, Kansas, and Mrs. C. W. Brokaw of Iola, Kansas.

Besides the children and his widow, one brother Ezra Conley of Haverlock, Nebraska, and one sister, Mrs. Castile Fleming of Colorado, and a host of friends are left to mourn his loss.

Mr. Conley was converted at the age of 22 and was a member of the Baptist Church at Buffalo.

Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Clark on May 3, 1918 and the deceased was buried with military honors as prescribed by the G.A.R., the salute being fired by a squad from the Home Guards.

(Published in The Harper County Democrat, May 10, 1918.)

Sylvester married Charlotte Deborah Crawford, daughter of John Wallace Crawford and Julia Sharp, on 22 Nov 1868 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Charlotte was born on 15 Oct 1848 in Lickcreek, Vanburen County, Iowa, died on 2 Apr 1931 in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma at age 82, and was buried on 4 Apr 1931 in High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Sister-in-law to Ezra Conley

Birth: Oct. 15, 1848
Utica
Van Buren County
Iowa, USA
Death: Apr. 2, 1931
Buffalo
Harper County
Oklahoma, USA

ANOTHER PIONEER
IS LAID TO REST

Grandma Conley Died Thursday in
Buffalo and Funeral Services
Were Held Saturday

Mrs. Charlotte Conley died at her home in Buffalo Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Chapman officiating, and burial was beside her husband in High Point Cemetery.

Charlotte Deborah Crawford was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, October 15, 1848, and died at Buffalo, April 2, 1931, aged 82 years, 5 months and 18 days.

She was married to Sylvester Conley in 1868 and to their union ten children were born, five boys and five girls.

Her husband preceded her in death several ago, and only three of the children are still living. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The children are; Mrs. Ella Brokaw of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Sadie Rankin of Ashland, Kansas, and Leo Conley of Buffalo, and these together with eight of the nine grandchildren were in attendance at the funeral.

Grandma Conley and her husband were among the early settlers of the vicinity, having homesteaded six miles northwest of Buffalo in 1902. There they resided until after Mr. Conley's death when she moved to Buffalo to make her home.

The hardships of frontier life were borne by this woman in true pioneer and Christian spirit. Her father was a Baptist circuit minister, and she was raised a Christian from her infancy. Her faith in her Lord and Saviour never wavered and the trials of illness were borne with true Christian fortitude.

(Published in The Harper County Journal, April 9, 1931.)

16. Ezra Conley "Ezery" was born on 26 Oct 1844 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 26 May 1928 in Milford, Nebraska at age 83, and was buried on 30 May 1928 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The cause of his death was Cerebral Hemorrhage.

General Notes: Source: Marriage: Bk A, pg 28, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Two children died young. Maybe another Julia.

Conley's, have a copy of Ezra Conley's Civil War Pension Records from the National Archives, Washington D.C., Pension Record #308836

Ezra died in the soldier's Home in Milford, Nebraska. He is buried in the Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska sec 10-lot 5727-sp-7.

Ezra Conley

October 26, 1844-May 27, 1928

Civil War Veteran
Private, Co. G, 29th Regiment of Iowa Vol.
Mustered in 11 April 1864.
Enlisted 29 Feb 1864 at Mt Ayr, Iowa.
Mustered out 10 Aug 1865. at New Orleans.
Joined the regulars at Little Rock, Arkansas on May 4, 1865.
Was with the expedition that resulted in the capture of Mobile, Alabama.
Paticipated in the siege of Spanish Fort and capture of Blakely in the spring of 1865.
In the skirmish at Whistler, Alabama on April 13, 1865.
Was with the Expedition from Mobile to Texas arriving at Banzos June 10, 1865.
He returned to New Orleans, La. on Aug 3, 1865, was mustered out and honorably discharged from U.S. service Aug 10, 1865.

Ezra's brother James was killed 4 July 1863, at the battle of Helena, Arkansas.
Ezra Conley and wife Agnes Ann Crawford, 27 Jul 1920 lived at 925 M Street, Havelock, Nebraska.

The 29th Regiment, Iowa Infantry:

Organized at Camp Dodge, Council Bluffs, and mustered in December 1, 1862.
March to St. Joseph, Mo., December 5-9; thence to Benton Barracks, Mo., December 19-20.
Attached to District of St Louis, Mo., Dept. of Missouri, to January, 1862.
2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of Tennessee, to July, 1863.
2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 16th Army Corps, to August, 1863.
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to January, 1864.
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to March, 1864.
1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, to May, 1864.
1st Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Army Corps, to November, 1864.
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Corps, to February, 1865.
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Reserve Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865.
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Army Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to July, 1865. Dept. of Texas to August, 1865.

SERVICE.-Guard Prison at Benton Barracks, Mo., till December 25, 1862.
Moved to Columbus, Ky., en route to Helena, Ark., December 25-29. Duty there till January 8, 1863.
Moved to Helena, Ark., January 8, and duty there till March.
Gorman's Expedition up White River January 11-26.
Yazoo Pass Expedition and operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood March 13-April 5.
Duty at Helena till August. Repulse of Holmes' attack on Helena July 4.
Steele's Expedition to Little Rock August 1-September 10. Bayou LaFourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Duty at Little Rock till March, 1864.
Steele's Expedition to Camden March 23 to May 3. Antoine or Terre Noir Creek April 2.Elkin's Ferry, Little Missouri River, April 3-4. Prairie D'Ann April 9-12. Liberty Postoffice April 15-16. Jenkins' Ferry, Saline River, April 30.
Duty at Little Rock till July, and at Lewisburg till September. At Little Rock till February, 1865.
Moved to New Orleans, La., February 9-16.
Campaign against Mobile and its Defences March 17-April 12.
Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12.
Whistler's or Eight-Mile Bridge April 13. March to Mt. Vernon and duty at Mt. Vernon Arsenal till June.
Moved to Brazos Santiago, Texas, and duty there till July. Moved to New Orleans, La.; thence home and mustered out August 10, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 42 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 266 Enlisted men by disease. Total 310.

Source: Ezra Conley's declaration for pension. Since leaving the military service he has lived in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.

Source: Clyde Conley, grandson. Some of Ezra's children went by their middle name as a nick name.

Ezra Conley came to Waitsburg, Washington in 1914 to visit his son James Albert Conley and family

Source: Affidavit signed by Ezra Conley, dated 31 Dec 1913, concerning his pension. Ezra stated his father's name is Simeon and his mother's name is Easter, his brothers and sisters are as follows: Jemima, Chrlotte, (must be spelled wrong), Serena, (Might be type error) William, James, Sylvester, Henry. He also claimed he was born in Helts Precinct in Vermillion County, Indiana on the 26th day of October 1844.

Obituary of Ezra Conley:

Source: Lincoln Sunday Star, May 27 1928, Page 8A, Col 2.

"Funeral services for Ezra Conley who died Saturday morning at the soldiers' and sailors' home at Milford , will be held at 2 O'Clock Monday afternoon at Castle, Roper and Matthews' Chapel with G.A.R , assisted by Rev C.L. Myers in charge. Internment will be in Wyuka. Mr Conley had been a resident of Nebraska for forty years, taking up his residence at the Soldiers' and Sailors' home about five months ago. He is survived by his wife Agnes; five daughters, Mrs John Foreman (Etta) of Lincoln; Mrs Fred North of Plainview, Neb; Mrs I.L. Heart (Virginia) of Ravinia, Ill; Mrs Charles Sheldon of Glendale, Calif and Mrs Edwin Milkus (Pearl) of McCook; and five sons, C.L. of Havelock; S.W. of Maxwell Okla; J.A. of Groffer, (Prosser) Wash.; D.H of Glendale, Calif."
Mrs Fred North may be mispelled in the above obituary. Mrs Fred Norris of Creighton, Nebraska was informant on Agnes Crawford's death certificate in 1932.

Death notice of Ezra Conley.
Source: Lincoln Evening Journal, May 26 1928, page 6, col 2.
"Conley-Ezra Conley, age eighty three died at the Milford Soldiers' and Sailors' home Saturday morning. The body is at Castle, Roper & Matthews' pending arrangements."

Source: Roster at Greenwood cemetery, Greenwood, Nebraska. Several people listed and among them, Ezra Conley Q.M.S., Post No. 149, Dep. of Nebraska. 2 DATE 1864 2 PLAC Iowa.
In 1870 this family still lived in Ringgold County, Iowa

Source: 1880 census of Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, 18 June 1880.
Ezra Conley, male, 35yrs old, b. Indiana, farmer, father born NY, mother born OH.
Agnes Conley, f, wife, 26yrs old, b. Iowa, father born NY, mother born OH.
Simeon W Conley, son, 9yrs old born Iowa.
James A Conley, son, 7yrs old, born Iowa.
Laura M Conley, daughter, 4yrs old, born Iowa.
Charles L Conley, son, 2 yrs old, born Iowa.
Virginia A Conley, daughter, 3months old, born Iowa.
John W Crawford, living in the Conley household. The father in law, 67 yrs old, born NY, father born NY, mother born NY.

Ezra was born October 26, 1844, the son of Simeon and Easte
r Conley of Clinton, Indiana, Ezra enlisted as a Private on February 29, 1864 at Mount Ayr, Iowa, and was mustered into Company G of the 29th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He joined the Regulars on May 4, 1865 at Little Rock Arkansas. Ezra was honorably discharged on August 10, 1865 and mustered out of service on August 10 1865, New Orleans.
Ezra's brother James was killed in action during the Battle of Helena, Arkansas, on July 4, 1863

Ezra Conley married Agnes Ann Crawford, the daughter of John Wallace and Julia (Sharp) Crawford on December 24, 1868, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Agnes was born in Charleston, Lee County, Iowa, on January 12, 1854, and died at the age of 78 years in Plainview, Nebraska, on July 26, 1932. She was buried beside Ezra at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Agnes's sister married Sylvester Conley.

Source: Ringgold County Iowa GenWeb Project
Lincoln Evening Journal
Lincoln Nebraska
May 21, 1928
Ezra Conley
October 26, -May 27, 1928
Civil War Veteran
Private, Company G, 29th Iowa Infantry
enlisted Febraury 29, 1864, Mount Ayr, Iowa
mustered out and honorably discharged on August 10, 1865, New Orleans
Joined the regulars at Little Rock, Arkansas May 4, 1865
Served with the expedition that resulted in the capture of Mobile, Alabama
participated in the siege of Spanish Fork and the capture of Blakely, Spring of 1865
participated in the skirmish at Whistler, Alabama on April 13, 1865
Was with the expedition from Mobile to Texas, arriving at Banzos June 10, 1865

• Marriage: Book A, pg 28, Riggold County, Iowa marrieage records, 24 Dec 1868, Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa.

• Physical Description: 5 ft, 8 1/2 inches, light complexion, hazel eyes, auburn hair.

Ezra married Agnes Ann Crawford, daughter of John Wallace Crawford and Julia Sharp, on 24 Dec 1868 in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Agnes was born on 12 Jan 1854 in Charleston, Lee County, Iowa, died on 26 Jul 1932 in Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska at age 78, and was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The cause of her death was Heart Attack.

General Notes: Source: 1880 Census Harlan, Shelby, Iowa
Agnes Crawford Conley's father, John W. Crawford age 67 living in the Ezra Conley household

Source: Family Knowledge
Buried Wyuka Cemtery, Lincoln Nebraska, Sec 10 Lot 5727 sp-6
Agnes a widow lived in Antelope, County, Nebraska according to her death certificate.

Source: Census 1920 Havelook Lancaster, Nebraska
Agnes place of birth, New York

Her death certificate records show her birth place as Charleston, Lee County Iowa and a widow.
Died of Arterosclerosis. Heart complications.
The informant was Mrs Fred Norris of Creighton, Nebraska. The informant may be the Mrs Fred North listed in the obituary.

Agnes's sister married Ezra Conley

+ 82 M i. Simon Wallace Conley was born on 13 Jan 1871 in Iowa, died on 28 Sep 1948 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 77, and was buried in East Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 83 F ii. Leona Addella Conley was born on 13 Jan 1871 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died in 1872 at age 1.

+ 84 M iii. James Albert Conley "Bert" was born on 14 Jan 1874 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, died on 1 Jul 1959 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington at age 85, and was buried in Terrace Heights Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

+ 85 F iv. Laura May Conley was born on 20 May 1876 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa.

+ 86 M v. Charles Leander Conley was born on 20 Apr 1878 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa.

+ 87 F vi. Virginia Ann Conley "Jennie" was born on 1 Nov 1880 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, died in 1967 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 87, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

+ 88 F vii. Estella Jane Conley "Stella" was born on 28 Jul 1882 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa and died on 6 Mar 1932 at age 49.

+ 89 F viii. Pearl Agresta Conley was born on 16 Sep 1884 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, died in 1974 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska at age 90, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

+ 90 F ix. Julia Esther Conley was born on 5 Dec 1886, died on 16 Oct 1907 at age 20, and was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

+ 91 M x. Benjamin Harrison Conley "Benj" was born on 2 Jun 1889 in Waldo, Russell County, Kansas, died on 15 Oct 1961 at age 72, and was buried in 1961 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

+ 92 M xi. Edgar Ezra Conley was born on 25 Jul 1892 and died on 15 Sep 1928 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 36.

17. Henery Conley was born about 1847 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 12 Jun 1882 in Ringgold County, Iowa about age 35, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Grant Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

22. Elijah James Conley was born about 1837 and died on 29 May 1865 in St Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri about age 28.

General Notes: American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Elijah Conley
RESIDENCE: Mount Ayr, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 17 Aug 1863
Side Served: Union State Served: Iowa
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 17 August 1863 at the age of 26.
Enlisted in Company D, 8th Cavalry Regiment Iowa on 17 Aug 1863.
Died of disease Company D, 8th Cavalry Regiment Iowa on 29 May 1865 at St Louis, MO.

Census 1: 1850, Helt, Vermillion Co., IN Roll M432_177, p. 43
Census 2: 1860, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll M653_339, p. 72

Elijah married Orcelia J Kirkham, daughter of Henry K Kirkham and Catherine, on 5 May 1861 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Orcelia was born in 1832, died on 16 Jul 1892 at age 60, and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Orcelia J. Kirkham can be found inthe 1860 census of Mount Ayr, IA at the age of 27 with her parents H.L. and Catharine B. Kirkham and numerous siblings.

The 1870 census of Washington, IA shows Orcella J. Conly (Conley) at the age of 37 born in OH. Laura L. is 7 and Efhe J. 4, both bom in IA. They are living with Orcelia's father, Henry K. Kurkham (Kirkham), a famer at 67 born in NY, and her mother, Catharine, 59 bom in MA. 4 ol OrceIia's siblings still are inthe home.

The 1880 census of Washington, IA shows George Argabright as a farmer at the age of 68 born in OH of VA parents. Orcella is 47 bom in OH of NY and MA parents. Frank is 15 and Albert G. 7, both bom in IA.

The 1885 census of Washington, IA shows Orcelia J. Argabright as married (but no husband on premises) at 51 bom in OH. Albert G. is 11 bom in Ringgold Co., IA. Orcelia's mother, Catharine B. Kirkham is living with her, widowed at 73 and born in MA. Also in the household is Frances E. Kirkham at 36 bom in OH.

Iowa Cemetery Records
Name: Orcella J. Argabright
Death Date: 16 Jul 1892
Page #: 3
Birth Date; 1832
Cemetery: Oakridge Town: Liberty
Level Info: Gravestone Records of Ringgold Cc. IA

From Findagrave:
Orcella Argabright
Birth: Aug. 15, 1882 (2) Death; Jul. 16, 1892
Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH
Record added: Sep 17 2005
Find A Grave MemoriaI# 11767107

More About Orcella J. Kirkham: .
Name 2: Ancelia Kirkham
Census 1: 1860, Mt. Ayr, Ringgold Co., IA Roll M653_339, p. 42
Census 2: 1870, Washington, Ringgold Co, IA Roll M593_417, p. 513
Census 3: 1880, Washington, Ringgold Co, IA Roll T9_362, p. 19.2000, Enum Dist 196
Census 4: 1885, Washington, Ringgold Co, IA State Census Collection

+ 95 F ii. Effie Conley was born about 1866 in Iowa, died on 20 Jan 1876 in Washington Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa about age 10, and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

24. Renzie Lorenzo Conley was born on 2 Jan 1843 in Indiana, died on 7 Jun 1897 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 54, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 96, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
In our research in Iowa, we find this person's name spelled, Renzie, Ryenza, on his tombstone in Centenary Cemetery at Knowlton Iowa, it is spelled, Reinza, on his marriage record it is spelled, Runinza, in the history of the 29th regiment, Company G, it is spelled Rienzi. Renzie Conley is buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa in lot#199, has GAR marker.

Row 13, Co. C. 29th Ia. Inf. Civil War. Source: Gravestone records of Ringgold County, Iowa.

Renzie married Susan Sophia Blakesley, daughter of Chauncey B Blakesley and Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby, on 1 Apr 1871 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Susan was born in 1852 in Illinois, died on 27 Sep 1912 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 60, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 96, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records

Obituary:
October 1, 1912
The remains of Mrs. Thomas Smith were brought Saturday from Creston, Iowa (Union Co) to Diagonal and were taken to the undertaking parlors of Simpson Johnson and Company where they were kept until Sunday, then taken to Knowlton. The funeral was conducted from the Methodist Church at Knowlton, then taken afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev William McFarland of Creston.
Mrs Smith was born in Indiana in 1852 and died in Creston, Iowa September 27th, 1912 age sixty years.
She was the oldest daughter of Mr and Ms Chauncy Blakesley.
She was married to Lorenzo (Reinza) Conley, who died a number of years prior to her death. She afterward married Thomas Smith who survives her.
Interment was made in the Knowlton Cemetery. (Centenary Cemetery)

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

+ 98 M iii. Thomas Hartford Conley was born on 12 Sep 1878 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 12 Oct 1934 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 56, and was buried on 14 Oct 1934 in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 100 F v. Eva Alice Conley was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

25. Mary Jane Conley was born on 29 Dec 1845 in Terre Haute, Indiana and died on 2 Dec 1902 in McCloud, Oklahoma at age 56.

General Notes: Was blind or became blind in her later years.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Mary married Thomas William Smith, son of Smith and Unknown, on 11 Dec 1865 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 192, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Census: 1860 Vermillion Co, Indiana, Helts township, pg 172, #530/534. Shown with parents.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Orlando married Mary Jane Blakesley on 19 Feb 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

The Ringgold Record, 1873

NOTICE of DEATH

DIED--January 7th, 1873, in hopes of a glorious immortality, ROSA CONLY, daughter of Amos and Lucinda CONLY, aged eighteen years and ten months.

Rosa had been much afflicted during her lifetime as well as in her last illness, which was a complication of the measles and typhoid fever. But now she rests from her labors.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, 2008

34. Spencer M Conley was born in Oct 1852 in Indiana and died after 1920 in Indiana.

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion Co., Indiana, Helts township, pg 177B #564/568 shown with parents.
Spencer Conley was a Carpenter by trade

Spencer married Emma Underwood on 6 Mar 1884 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Emma was born about 1861, died on 17 Apr 1893 in Virmillion County, Indiana about age 32, and was buried in Helts Prairie Cemetery, Vermillion County, Indiana.

General Notes: Source: Marriage records of Vermillion County, Indiana

Wednesday, April 26, 1893

Died at her home in Helt Township on April 17, 1893, Emma A. Conley, wife of Spencer M. Conley, in the 32nd year of her age. Her maiden name was Underwood. She professed faith in Christ and united with her church when about 17 years of age, lived a Christian life, and died in the Christian's hope. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Campbell and Rev. Wright at the family residence.

Spencer next married Josephine S Chambers about 1898. Josephine was born in Oct 1857 in Indiana and died after 1920 in Indiana.

General Notes: Curiously, Josie S. Conley is also shown in the 1910 census (although Spencer is supposedly widowed?) as living in Clinton, Ward 4, Vermilion, IN as married, has her own income and is 52 born in IN of IN parents. She is in her 2nd marriage and has had 6 kids, 5 living. Living with her are her children by her first marriage: Bessie Stark, a teacher, aged 27 born in IN; John Stark, post master in a post office, aged 25 born in TX; Mahlon Stark, bookkeeper in a coal office, aged 24 bom in TX; and Henry Stark, bookkeeper in an insurance office, aged 20 born in IN.

Source: Roberta R. Stepan, Feb 2009

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion Co., Indiana, Helts township. pg 155B 420/424 shown with parents.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk 1B, pg 5, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

Harriet married Charles Campbell on 15 Mar 1860 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Charles was born on 29 Apr 1838 and died on 19 Sep 1889 at age 51.

+ 104 M i. James H Campbell was born on 23 Feb 1860 and died on 7 Nov 1902 at age 42.

+ 109 M vi. Earl Wilfred Campbell was born on 1 Jul 1885 and died on 18 Mar 1976 at age 90.

37. Sarah F Ruby was born about 1844 in Indiana and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 64, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

Sarah married James F Baker on 6 Apr 1870 in Ringgold County, Iowa. James was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Alexander married Minerva Andrews, daughter of Wells Riley Andrews and Christina E Mendenhall, on 26 Dec 1870 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Minerva was born in Feb 1852 in Iowa City, Wright County, Iowa and died in 1930 at age 78.

41. Henry A Ruby was born in 1858, died on 29 Oct 1887 at age 29, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa. He never married and had no children.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

The Ringgold Record, 1887

NOTICE of DEATH.

DIED--H. A. RUBY died at his home in Goshen, Saturday morning, October 29th, aged 29 years, and 5 months. He was a man of many amiable qualities and made himself a very agreeable companion. He was born and brought up in Ringgold county, and taught many terms in her schools. About two years since he united with the M. E. church and remained a consistent member thereof. Rev. Wm. ABRAHAM conducted the funeral service on Sabbath and he was buried in the old Bethel Cemetery [near Diagonal].

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, 2008

James married Barbara Jennie Falls. Barbara was born on 11 Mar 1849, died on 3 May 1874 at age 25, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 129 F i. May Ruby died on 1 May 1871 and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

James next married Martha Henry Falls in 1878 in Jackson, Osborne County, Kansas. Martha was born in 1861 in Illinois and died in 1882 in Jackson, Osborne County, Kansas at age 21.

James next married Armanda Elizabeth Minkler. Armanda was born on 18 Jul 1868 in Washington County, Tennessee and died on 19 Oct 1948 in Bush City, Anderson County. Kansas at age 80.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 247, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Name on marriage license is Jesie L. Ruby, book B, page 574

46. Henry Huston Ruby was born on 20 Feb 1848 in Illinois, died on 18 Aug 1913 at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Henry married Nancy Ellen Clark, daughter of James Clark and Elizabeth Hangis, on 25 Mar 1870 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa. Nancy was born on 30 Nov 1853 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana and died on 4 Jun 1930 at age 76.

+ 152 M iv. James Calvin Ruby was born on 20 Jun 1876 in Iowa and died on 1 Jan 1965 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota at age 88.

+ 153 F v. Luetta Ruby was born on 6 Oct 1879 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 15 Aug 1885 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 5.

+ 154 M vi. Floyd W Ruby was born on 2 Mar 1882 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 15 Feb 1960 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 77.

+ 155 M vii. Chester Elmer Ruby was born on 24 Mar 1885 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died in Nov 1968 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado at age 83.

+ 156 F viii. Jennie Grace Ruby was born on 6 Apr 1892 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 23 Jan 1968 at age 75.

47. Sussanah Jane Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1850 in Illinois and died on 26 Jul 1929 at age 79.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 46, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

The 1850 census for Edgar Co. shows Valentine Ruby as a farmer born in Breckenridge, KY at the age of 26. Harriet is 25 born in Vermillion, IN. Henry H. is 3 and Susan J. is 6 months both born in Edgar Co. They live next door to Valentine's mother, Jonathan, Addison, and Lezetta. On the other side of Valentine are brothers B.F. Ruby and family and Asa Ruby and his family.

The 1856 census of Platte, IA shows Valentine G. Ruby as a farmer at the age of 28 born in KY. Harriet is 30 born in IN. Henry H. is 8, Susan J. is 6, John B. 4, Mary E. is 2, all born in IL. Also living with them is a male infant, Nix Cumarous born in IA age shown as 0.

The 1860 census of Washington, IA shows Val Ruby as a farmer at the age of 34 born in KY. Hariet is 35 born in IN. H.H. is 12, Susan J. 10, Jno B. 8, Mary E. 6, all born in IL. Jont M. 4 and Isaac W. 2 both born in IA.

The 1880 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as 30 born in OH of OH and PA parents. He is a farmer. Susanna J. is 29 born in IL of KY and IN parents. Etta is 8 and Luella is 4 both born in IA. Also living with them is Josiah Cochran aged 23 born in OH of OH parents, listed as a nephew and working on the farm. And a brother, Levi Jarvis, 28 born in OH of OH and PA parents and a teacher.

The 1885 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as a farmer at 54 born in OH. Jane is 33 born in IL. Ettie is 14 and Luella 10 both born in Ringgold Co., IA.

The 1900 census of Grant, IA shows Josiah Jarvis at 69 born 6/1830 born in OH of OH and PA parents. He is a farmer. Susanna is 49 born 3/1850 in IN of KY and IN parents. They have been married 31 years. She has had 2 children, 2 are living. Also living with them is Jobi H. Burns, 27, a boarder and farmer. And next door is their daughter and family, Luella Jarvis Graham.

The 1910 census of Washington, IA shows Susan J. Jarvis at the age of 60 born in IN of KY and IL parents. She has her own income, is widowed and has had 2 children, 2 living. Living with her is Isaac Ruby, her brother, at the age of 61 born in IA of KY and IL parents. He is also widowed and is a carpenter, building houses.

The 1920 census of Washington, IA shows Jane I. Jarvis at the age of 69 born in IL of KY and IN parents. Living with her is her brother, Warner I. Ruby, a carpenter, at the age of 63 born in IA of KY and IN parents. They are both widowed.

From Findagrave which includes a picture of tombstone which also has Josiah Jarvis on it.
Susannah J Jarvis
Death: Jul. 26, 1929
Inscription:
wife of Josiah Jarvis, aged 79 y 4 m 8 d
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH
Record added: Sep 19 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11781764

More About Susan Jane Ruby:
Name 2: Susannah Jane Ruby
Census 1: 1850, District 19, Edgar Co., IL Roll M432_105, P. 167
Census 2: 1856, Platte, Ringgold CO., IA, IA State census Collection, 1836-1925
Census 3: 1860, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll M653_339, p. 67
Census 4: 1880, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T9_962, p. 31.2000, Enum Dist 196
Census 5: 1885, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA State census
Census 6: 1900, Grant, Ringgold Co, IA, Roll T623_457, p. 2B
Census 7: 1905, Grant, Ringgold Co, IA, State census
Census 8: 1910, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 3A, Enum Dist 127
Census 9: 1920, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 3A, Enum Dist 136

Sussanah married Josiah Jarvis on 14 Oct 1869 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Josiah was born in Jun 1850 in Ohio and died on 29 Sep 1905 in Iowa at age 55.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

The 1880 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as 30 born in OH of OH and PA parents. He is a farmer. Susanna J. is 29 born in IL of KY and IN parents. Etta is 8 and Luella is 4 both born in IA. Also living with them is Josiah Cochran aged 23 born in OH of OH parents, listed as a nephew and working on the farm. And a brother, Levi Jarvis, 28 born in OH of OH and PA parents and a teacher.

The 1885 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as a farmer at 54 born in OH. Jane is 33 born in IL. Ettie is 14 and Luella 10 both born in Ringgold Co., IA.

The 1900 census of Grant, IA shows Josiah Jarvis is 69 born 6/1830 born in OH of OH and PA parents. He is a farmer. Susanna is 49 born 3/1850 in IN of KY and IN parents. They have been married 31 years. She has had 2 children, 2 are living. Also living with them is Jobi H. Burns, 27, a boarder and farmer. NOTE: There is a Joel Jarvis aged 72 b. OH of OH parents, Eliza B. 69, Jacob 46 and Sarah 10 living next door. And on the other side is their daughter and family, Luella Jarvis Graham.

The 1905 census of Grant, IA shows Josiah and S. J. Jarvis. There is no other personal info listed other than an address of Diagonal.

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Josiah Jarvis
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio Regiment Name: 151 Ohio Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 151st Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)
COMPANY: G Rank In: Private Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M552 roll 54

Iowa Cemetery Records
Name: Josiah Jarvis
Death Date: 29 Sep 1905
Page #: 49
Cemetery: Benton Town: Waubonsie
Relative: 75
Level Info: Gravestone Records of Ringgold Co. IA

From Findagrave where picture of tombstone is included (Susannah is on same tombstone)
Josiah Jarvis
Death: Sep. 29, 1905
Inscription:
aged 75 y 3 m 11 d
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH
Record added: Sep 19 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11781761

More About Josiah Jarvis:
Census 1: 1880, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T9_962, p. 31.2000, Enum Dist 196
Census 2: 1885, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA State census
Census 3: 1900, Grant, Ringgold Co, IA, Roll T623_457, p. 2B
Census 4: 1905, Grant, Ringgold Co, IA, State census

+ 157 F i. Janetta Jarvis was born on 12 Sep 1870 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 25 Sep 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at age 66.

+ 159 F iii. Louella H Jarvis was born on 10 Dec 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 15 Jun 1966 in Iowa at age 91.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 188, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

John married Isaabella Ellen Falls on 29 Jan 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Isaabella was born on 17 May 1852 and died on 29 May 1882 at age 30.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 204, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

50. Jonathan Milbern Ruby was born on 11 May 1856 in Iowa, died on 30 Oct 1897 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 41, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 198, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Jan Wetheill

he Ringgold Record, 1897

OBITUARY.

J. Milborn RUBY was born in Washington township, Ringgold county, Ia., August 11, 1856. Died October 30, 1897. Aged 41 years, 2 month, 19 days. Mr. RUBY was married to Mary STAHL, daughter of Henry STAHL late of Knowlton, Iowa, in 1884. To them were born six children, three of whom are dead and three, with the wife and mother, are left to mourn his death. Mr. RUBY has lived all his life except one year in Ringgold county. On September 8, 1896 he started for Kansas thereby hoping to better the health of his wife. She received no benefit from the change and on October 2, 1897 they returned to their former home in Knowlton. He was not well when they returned but continued doing business until October 25 when he was stricken down and kept sinking until 5 o'clock Saturday evening, October 30, when death came and claimed its victory. But few men were better known and none more respected, in all these parts, than J. M. RUBY. Honest, cheerful, truthful, industrious, and religious. He had been for many years an acceptable and worthy member of the M. E. church. The funeral services were very largely attended on Sabbath, October 31, conducted by his pastor, Rev. B. F. MILLER, assisted by Revs. HEATON and JARVIS. Interment took place at the Knowlton [Centenary] cemetery.

NOTE: Mary E. (STAHL), wife of J. Milborn RUBY, was born in 1850, and died April 8, 1919 with interment at Centenary Cemetery near Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Transcription and note by Sharon R. Becker, 2008

Jonathan married Mary Elizabeth Stahl, daughter of Henry Stahl and Martha Chivington, on 14 Oct 1884 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Mary was born on 8 Jun 1856 in Jasper County, Iowa, died on 8 Apr 1919 in Iowa at age 62, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Jan Wetheill

+ 167 M i. Josiah I Ruby was born on 16 Sep 1885 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 7 Oct 1888 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 3.

+ 168 F ii. Harriet M Ruby was born on 19 May 1887 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died after 1913.

+ 169 M iii. Henry F Ruby was born on 29 Aug 1890 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 25 Jul 1891 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 170 F iv. Verna Ruby "Vernie" was born on 26 May 1891 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa, died in May 1957 in Iowa at age 66, and was buried in Clearfield Cemetery, Grant Twp, Riggold County, Iowa.

+ 171 M v. Clement Claiborne Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1893 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 1 Jan 1978 in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 84.

+ 172 U vi. D Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1896 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 23 Mar 1896 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

52. Colin James Ruby was born on 11 Aug 1860 in Iowa, died on 16 Feb 1938 in Colorado at age 77, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 41, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

Colin married Matilda Falls on 15 Dec 1881 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Matilda was born about 1864 in Iowa and died in 1894 in Iowa about age 30.

+ 180 F i. Ethel Estella Ruby was born on 10 Apr 1885 in Iowa and died on 21 Jun 1987 in Nebraska at age 102.

+ 181 F ii. Nellie Ruby was born on 22 Dec 1890 in Iowa and died from 1926 to 1930 in Nebraska at age 36.

Colin next married Mary Hensley in 1896. Mary was born in Jul 1875 in Nebraska. They had no children.

53. Philander L Ruby was born on 18 Aug 1862 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 7 Feb 1872 at age 9, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

54. Julia Elizabeth Ruby was born on 11 Oct 1865 in Iowa and died on 29 Nov 1892 at age 27. The cause of her death was Cancer.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 440, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Died young
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Julia married John Nathanel Dillenburg on 10 Mar 1889 in Ringgold County, Iowa.

55. Alfred Gilbert Ruby was born on 24 Nov 1868 in Iowa and died on 31 Dec 1912 at age 44.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 339, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

56. Melissa Jane Conley was born on 11 Feb 1849 in Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 19 Nov 1921 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1921 in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 28, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.

Obituary:
Mrs. James Alson Benson 1921
Melissa J (Jane) Conley was born on Feb 11, 1849 and passed away at her home in Diagonal, Iowa on Sat evening Nov 19, 1921 being 72 years, 9 months and 8 days of age. Her death resulting from a sudden attack of paralyses.
She was born in the state of Indiana and when only a small girl moved with her parents to this immediate community and has since spent her entire life in Ringgold County. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Conley and with her five sisters and four brothers endured the many hardships of this country when it was thinly settled and grew up as one of our early pioneers.
In Dec 1868 she was married to J. A. (James Alson) Benson and to this union there were born nine children five sons and four daughters. The daughters are: Mrs. Laura P. Miller of Bethany, Missouri , Mrs. Eva J Hickman of Greeley, Colorado, Mrs. Minnie M. McLaughlin of Treynon, Iowa, and Mrs. Eldoner A. Graham of Diagonal, Iowa. The sons are: Arba L. Benson, Thomas H. Benson William Benson, David E. Benson, and Lewis A Benson all of this community. Besides the above children she leaves to mourn her loss from brothers and twenty five grand-children, one step daughter, Mrs. Luella V. Graham of Diagonal, Iowa and a host of friends and neighbors. Her husband preceded her in death on 17 Jan, 1916.
Over thirty years ago she united with the Methodist church of this community and has since lived a devoted Christian life. She was not always testifying and telling her devotion to her master but her acts of kindness and mercy among her loved ones and neighbors showed her faith and her splendid acts will long be remembered, her steps never failed in ministering unto caring for and waiting upon those she loved.
Buried Knowlton/Centenary Cemetery.

Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Melissa married James Alson Benson, son of James Benson and Margaret Ann Ruby, on 10 Dec 1868 in Ringgold County, Iowa. James was born on 28 Feb 1842, died on 17 Jan 1916 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1916 in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 189 F iii. Eva Lucretia Benson was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 195 M ix. Arb Leo Benson was born on 12 Aug 1874 in Illinois and died on 19 Dec 1944 at age 70.

57. George Washington Conley "Twin" was born on 5 May 1853 in Indiana, died on 23 Feb 1932 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 78, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 466, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records

He is a twin. Harriet Conley, Possible Henry's older sister (b 1825) Married Valentine Gilbert Ruby. He is Betty Jo Ruby's Husband's great great grandparents.

Census: 1860 Vermillion County, Indiana, Helts township, pg 177B #565/569. He is in the home with his parents. Shows he is a twin with Lucinda.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

George married Anna (Hannah) Blakesley, daughter of Chauncey B Blakesley and Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby, on 10 Feb 1879 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Anna was born on 4 Jul 1862, died on 14 Feb 1918 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 55, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary:
February 19, 1918 Mrs Anna Blakesley Conley

Mrs. Anna (nee Blakesley) Conley was born July 4, 1862 and died at her home in Knowlton, Iowa February 17, 1918 aged 55 years, seven months, and 13 days.
She was united in marriage to George W. Conley February 10, 1878. To this union were born eleven children, six of whom departed this life some time ago. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband George W. Conley, and five children - Valdo Conley of Des Moines, Iowa, Leo Conley, Harley Conley, Lester Conley and Mrs Andrew Whited of Knowlton, Iowa. Three sisters, and one brother, Mrs Frank Rose and Mrs. Druelia Conley of Creston, Iowa, Mrs Marion Conley and O.H. Blakesley of Minnesota, besides a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Knowlton, Iowa, where she was converted seven years ago. The services were conducted by Rev. Fintel and interment was made in the Knowlton Cemetery.

Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 446, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

+ 200 F v. Maud Rossella Conley was born about 1881 in Grundy County, Iowa and died in 1926 about age 45.

+ 202 M vii. Leo Conley was born in 1890 in Iowa, was christened on 5 Apr 1914 in Methodist Ep Church, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 24 Dec 1965 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 75, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 203 M viii. Bertie Roy Conley was born about 1894 and was christened in Iowa.

+ 204 M ix. Thomas Harley Conley was born in 1898, was christened on 5 Apr 1914 in Methodist Ep Church, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 22 Dec 1953 in Polk County, Iowa at age 55, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

+ 205 M x. Lester Conley was born on 13 Sep 1908 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 6 May 1981 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Census: 1860 Vermillion co, Indiana, Helts township, pg 177B, #565/569. Shows George and Lucinda as twins.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 526, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
See his sister Serena, their twins.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1900 Federal Census, Grant, Union County, Iowa

Marion married Della Jane Blakesley, daughter of Chauncey B Blakesley and Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby, on 2 Sep 1880 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Della was born about 1870 in Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1900 Federal Census, Grant, Union County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

+ 206 M i. Coyd A Conley was born on 22 Aug 1882 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 31 Oct 1943 in Brown County, South Dakota at age 61.

+ 208 M iii. Clyde L Conley was born in May 1884 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 30 Sep 1937 in Itasca County, Minnesota at age 53.

+ 209 M iv. Mackendry S Conley was born in Oct 1886 in Iowa and died on 13 Feb 1936 in Marshall County, South Dakota at age 49.

+ 210 F v. Orpha Conley was born in May 1889 in Iowa and died on 24 May 1943 in Upshur County, Texas at age 54.

+ 211 M vi. Lambert Conley was born on 12 Aug 1894 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 20 Mar 1948 in Cass County, Minnesota at age 53.

+ 212 M vii. William H Conley was born in Mar 1897 in Iowa and died after 1926.

+ 213 M viii. Walter Harold Conley was born in Aug 1899 in Iowa and died in childhood.

+ 215 M x. Orville Fenton Conley was born on 27 Aug 1907 in Iowa and died on 28 Jan 1960 in Itasca County, Minnesota at age 52.

+ 216 F xi. Cleo M Conley was born on 28 Mar 1905 in Iowa and died on 29 Mar 1974 in Ramsey County, Minnesota at age 69.

60. Serena America Conley "Twin" was born on 9 Oct 1855 in Illinois, died on 17 Mar 1921 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 186, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Census: 1860 Vermillion co, Indiana, Helts township, pg 177B #565/569. Shows her middle initial and her place of birth. She is a twin to Marion.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Serena married Amos Fiss Ruby, son of Boanerges Franklin Ruby and Mary Blakesley "Polly", on 21 Jan 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Amos was born on 31 May 1852 in Indiana, died on 28 Mar 1922 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 69, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 217 M i. Bement Barthomew Ruby "Mint" was born on 7 Jan 1875 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 25 Jun 1939 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 64, and was buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Diagonal, Ringold County, Iowa.

+ 220 F iv. Fannie Ruby was born on 6 Aug 1880, died on 30 Oct 1940 at age 60, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 223 F vii. Edna Ruby was born on 28 Aug 1889, died on 3 Nov 1976 at age 87, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg41, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Death: Died young. Census: 1860 Vermillion County, Indiana, Helts township, pg 177B #565/569 . She is still alive for this census.

Francis married Albert Short on 10 Dec 1881 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Albert was born about 1859.

General Notes: Not sure if female or male, died young.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

63. Wesley Washington Conley was born in 1865 in Iowa, died before 1912 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 242, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Wesley Conley is buried in Centenary Cemetery, lot 60, Ringgold County, Iowa, No stone.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Wesley married Sarah L Miller "Adeline", daughter of Benjamin Miller and Sarah Ellen Ruby, on 20 Aug 1885 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Sarah was born on 26 Mar 1867 in Illinois, died on 4 Nov 1930 in Page County, Iowa at age 63, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary: Adeline Davenport.
Adeline Miller was born Mar. 26, 1869 in Illinois and departed this life Nov. 4, 1930 at the age of 63 years 7 months and 8 days.
When but a small child she moved with her parents to Iowa and almost her entire lifetime has been spent in this and the Knowlton communities.
She was married Aug 20, 1885 to Wesley W. Conley and to this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters, the two sons and one daughter as well as the husband preceded her in death many years ago.
She was married to Goldman Davenport in 1912 he having passed away March 2, 1917. Mrs. Davenport had lived in the Christian faith the greater part of her life. Many years ago she became a member of the Church of Christ, later she and her husband united with the Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church and when she came to Diagonal she affiliated with Wesleyan Methodist.
She has completed a life time of service for her children and was even ready at all times to extend a helping hand to those whom it was possible for her to aid.
Surviving are her two daughters, Mrs. Stella (Chas) Watts of Knowlton, Iowa, and Mrs. George Thomas of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren also four sisters, Mrs. Ida Ann Groves of Bethany, Missouri and Mrs. Viola Atkinson of Clarenda, Iowa besides many other more distant relatives and a large circle of friends.
Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the Diagonal Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. J. E. Matheny in charge.
Interment Knowlton/ Centenary Cemetery

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

+ 227 F i. Estella Conley "Stella" was born on 9 Jul 1888 and died on 20 Jun 1966 at age 77.

+ 230 F iv. Nellie May Conley was born in Jun 1885 in Iowa and died age 16 at age -1869.

64. Duella Edward Conley was born on 19 Apr 1868 in Iowa, died in 1931 at age 63, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Record from page 11, Ringgold County marriage records, 1855-1900; groom Duellie Conley, Bride Abbie Baldwin, married 21 Dec 1889, Book B, page 487.
Baldwin might be a 1st marriage for Abbie. Her maiden name is Blakesly.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Duella married Abigale Blakesley, daughter of Chauncey B Blakesley and Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby, on 21 Dec 1889 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Abigale was born on 14 May 1869 and died in 1933 at age 64.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, Pg 276 Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

+ 232 F i. Olena Conley was born on 6 Jan 1892, died on 4 Sep 1965 at age 73, and was buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

+ 234 F iii. Florence M Conley "Flossie" was born on 19 Jul 1899 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 19 Oct 1931 at age 32, and was buried in Lorimor Cemetery, Union County, Iowa.

+ 235 M iv. Doyle Clark Conley was born on 11 Dec 1901 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, died on 3 May 1981 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 79, and was buried on 5 May 1981 in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 236 F v. Lela Darlene Conley was born on 23 Sep 1904, died on 29 Apr 1976 at age 71, and was buried in Lorimor Cemetery, Union County, Iowa.

+ 237 M vi. Dale Glenn Conley was born on 30 Apr 1906 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 7 Oct 1970 at age 64, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 238 F vii. Vera E Conley was born on 24 Nov 1909, died on 7 Oct 1970 at age 60, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 239 M viii. Dwight Conley was born on 1 Jan 1914, died on 6 Nov 1975 at age 61, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

James married Lulu Lenore Vance, daughter of William Vance and Susannah Benson, on 18 Dec 1904. Lulu was born on 26 Mar 1883 in Iowa and died on 11 Mar 1949 in Iowa at age 65.

+ 241 M ii. Voyal Ward Conley was born on 20 May 1907 in Iowa and died on 28 Nov 1964 in Iowa at age 57.

+ 243 F iv. Ruth Irene Conley was born on 26 May 1912 and died on 4 Feb 1968 at age 55.

+ 244 M v. Lloyd Welburn Conley was born on 25 Aug 1915 and died on 11 Apr 1973 at age 57.

+ 246 M vii. James Orville Conley was born on 2 Nov 1922, died on 8 Dec 1981 at age 59, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 247 M viii. Donald Eugene Conley was born on 4 Apr 1925, died on 9 Aug 1966 at age 41, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

Fourth Generation

66. Mary Ellen Casteel was born on 28 Mar 1858 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado and died on 30 Nov 1922 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado at age 64.

Mary married Joseph Elmer Dillenburg on 24 Feb 1878. Joseph was born on 30 Jan 1859 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 11 Jan 1917 in Fleming, Logan County, Colorado at age 57.

+ 253 F vi. Fred Etta Dillenburg was born in 1886 and died in 1954 at age 68.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Shelby County, Iowa Marriage Records
Listed as Emma A Casteel on Shelby County Marriage Records

Lida married Jacob T Rowley, son of Judah Rowley and Blummer, on 8 Dec 1888 in Shelby County, Iowa. Jacob was born about 1865.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Shelby County, Iowa Marriage Records

73. John Casteel was born in 1876 and died in 1906 at age 30. He never married and had no children.

82. Simon Wallace Conley was born on 13 Jan 1871 in Iowa, died on 28 Sep 1948 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 77, and was buried in East Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: Source; Clyde Conley-nephew. Simon Wallace Conley had a daughter in Medical Lake, Washington (home for persons with mental disabilities)

aka: Simeon
aka: Wallace

Date of birth on Marriage application is 1870, Iowa
Nebraska Marriages 1855-1995

Simeon Wallace Conley born 1870 in Iowa, age 39. Bride is Ella Hawkins born 1873 in Missouri, age 36 Married 1 Nov 1909, Pawnee, Nebraska. Father Ezra Conley, mother Agnes Crawford. Brides father, James Hawkins, Brides mother Belle Ogden.

Washington State Death Index 1940-1996
On the cemetery records of East Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, Benton County, Washingjton his name is listed as: Simiore. Buried blk 49, sec 3 Source: East Prosser Cemetery records.

Source: Ezra Conley obituary
Simon Wallace Conley lived in Maxwell, Oklahoma in 1928

Simon married Cora Ellen Hawkins "Ella", daughter of James Hawkins and Belle Ogden, on 1 Nov 1909 in Pawnee, Nebraska. Cora was born in 1873 in Missouri and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: Buried blk 49, sec 3. Source: East Prosser Washington Cemetery records.
Married at age 36 on 1 November 1909 in Pawnee, Nebraska

83. Leona Addella Conley was born on 13 Jan 1871 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died in 1872 at age 1.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
No spouse. Leona Adella died as a child.

84. James Albert Conley "Bert" was born on 14 Jan 1874 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, died on 1 Jul 1959 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington at age 85, and was buried in Terrace Heights Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

General Notes: Source: 1880 Census Harlan Shelby County Iowa
James A. Conley age 7 born abt 1873 Iowa
Father, Ezra Conley 35 born Indiana
Mother, Agnes A. age 36 born Iowa
Children:
Simeon W. age 9
James A. age 7
Laura M. age 4
Charles L. age 2
Virginia A. age 3 months
Also living in this household is John W. Crawford (probably Agnes's father)

James Albert Conley, as a young man, sometime during the 1890's, lived and worked in or around Sheridan, Wyoming, possibly for a sheep herder or cattleman.

James had a prune orchard in Zillah, Washington and at times had trouble with the Indians.

Betty Chappel one of James Albert Conley's wives died 7 Feb 1956.

Found J.A. Conley listed 1900 census of Elmood Precinct, Cass County, Nebraska, page 12 living in the household of McKinnon as a border, the listing is as follows: Conley, J.A. White, Male, born Jan 1873, age 27 Born Iowa, father born Indiana, mother born Iowa, farm laborer

23 Jan 1926 Valley Svgs & Loan (Grantee) J.A. Conley (Grantor) mtg bk 32, pg 549 Prosser lot 1, blk 8 Fee bk 95977

15 Dec 1934 Valley Svgs & Loan (Grantee) J.A.Conley (etux) (Grantor) His Judgment problems Bk 5, pg 357 (see record)

21 Oct 1919 J. A. Conley (Grantor) E.G.Damrell (Grantee) Deed bk 46, pg 281 Fee bk 63837 Halms add-Prosser Lot 1-2

19 Dec 1924 J. A. Conley-Clara May Conley GC deeds, bk 55, pg 365 Land in Prosser Fee bk 90556

556
THIS ENDENTURE, Made this 10th day of December A.D.1924, between Clara May Conley party o f the first part, and J.A.Conley, husband of the party of the first part party of the second part. WITNESSETH, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of one ($1.00) Dollar and love and affection lawful money of the United States of America to her in hand paid by the said party of the second part, does by these presents, remise, release, convey and forever quit claim unto the said part of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns the following real estate, lying and being in the County of Benton, State of Washington, to wit:
Beginning on the North boundary of Grant Ave. at it's intersection with the East boundary of 5th Street; thence run North on the East boundary of 5th street extended 500 feet more or less to the Yakima River; thence run Southwesterly along Southern bank of Yakima River to a point 60 feet West and Approximately 495 feet North of the point of beginning; thence South 595 more or less to the North bounndry of Grant Ave; thence East 60 feet to beginning, in the City of Prosser, Benton County, Washington, Also all my interest in my household goods and furniture.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular, the said described premises, together with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs, executors, administrator s and assigns forever .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said party of the first part has hereunto set her hand and seal th e day and year first above written.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of (signed) Clara May Conley M.F. Porter STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss. County of Benton

I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, do certify that on this 10 day of December A.D. 1924 personally appeared before me Clara May Conley, Wife of J.A.Conley to me to be known to be the individual described in and who executed the within instrument and acknowledged that she signed and sealed the same as her free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned .

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL, this 10th day of December, A.D.1924.

(seal) M.F. Porter M.F. Porter Notary Public Notary public in and for said state, State of Washington residing at Puyallup in said County Commission expires July 2, 1827 Commission expires July 2nd, 1927

Filed for record at the request of Porter & Healy Dec 19, 1924 at 8:15 A.M.

James married Clara May Burkhart, daughter of John Montgomery Burkhart and Mary Elizabeth Sutphen, on 19 Apr 1905 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington. Clara was born on 25 May 1880 in Grundy County, Iowa, died on 12 May 1925 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington at age 44, and was buried in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. The cause of her death was Brights Disease.

General Notes: Clara May Burkhart Conley never married Guy W. Van Voorhis, however according to court papers , dated 18 December 1899, Grundy County, Iowa, he was the birth father of Gladys Muriel Burkhart/Conley.

Clara May Burkhart Conley died of Bright's disease. Her son, Clyde Albert Conley, says that the only thing that kept her alive toward the end was that he rubbed her with olive oil which her body used as food, since she could not eat anything. Her body started swelling around her legs and in a matter of months it was swelling around her throat and choked her to death.

Clara May Burkhart played and taught the guitar and piano.

The Bible of Clyde Albert Conley, son of Clara May Burkhart, list the birthday of Clara May Burkhart as 4 Apr 1881.

QUITCLAIM DEED

90556
THIS ENDENTURE, Made this 10th day of December A.D.1924, between Clara May Conley party of the first part, and J.A.Conley, husband of the party of the first part party of the second part. WITNESSETH, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of one ($1.00) Dollar and love and affection lawful money of the United States of America to her in hand paid by the said party of the second part, does by these presents, remise, release, convey and forever quit claim unto the said part of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns the following real estate, lying and being in the County of Benton, State of Washington, to wit:
Beginning on the North boundary of Grant Ave. at it's intersection with the East boundary of 5th Street; thence run North on the East boundary of 5th street extended 500 feet more or less to the Yakima River; thence run Southwesterly along Southern bank of Yakima River to a point 60 feet West and Approximately 495 feet North of the point of beginning; thence South 595 more or less to the North boundary of Grant Ave; thence East 60 feet to beginning, in the City of Prosser, Benton County, Washington, Also all my interest in my household goods and furniture.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular, the said described premises, together with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns forever .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said party of the first part has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year first above written.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of (signed) Clara May Conley M.F. Porter STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss. County of Benton

I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, do certify that on this 10 day of December A.D. 1924 personally appeared before me Clara May Conley, Wife of J.A.Conley to me known to be the individual described in and who executed the within instrument and acknowledged that she signed and sealed the same as her free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned .

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL, this 10th day of December, A.D.1924.

(seal) M.F. Porter M.F. Porter Notary Public Notary public in and for said state, State of Washington residing at Puyallup in said County Commission Commission expires July 2nd, 1927

Filed for record at the request of Porter & Healy Dec 19, 1924 at 8:15 A.M.

+ 264 M i. Clyde Albert Conley was born on 7 Jun 1906 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, died on 23 Jun 1997 in Selah, Yakima County, Washington at age 91, and was buried on 25 Jun 1997 in West Hills Memorial Park, Yakima County, Washington.

+ 265 F ii. Agnes May Conley was born on 25 Jan 1908 in Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska, died on 22 Dec 1984 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico at age 76, and was buried in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

James next married Elva L "Betty" Hudson, daughter of Hudson and Scott, on 29 Apr 1946 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington. Elva was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington. Another name for Elva was Betty.

Marriage Notes: 1st marriage 26 Feb1927, Source: Vol 2, pg 448, Benton County, Washington marriage records. 2nd time they were married: 29 Apr 1946. Source: Vol 14 pg 5314 Benton County, Washington mar riage records.

Elva L. "Betty" Hudson was married first to a Thompson, then James Albert Conley, then a Chap pel, then again to James Albert Conley, and then a Boyd and then Blackburn.

General Notes: Buried in White Bluffs Section. Source: East Prosser Cemetery records.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Charles Leander Conley lived at Havelock, Nebraska, died early. Source: Clyde Albert Conley.

Source: Ezra Conley obituary
Charles Leander Conley lived in Havelock, Nebraska in 1928

General Notes: Ora's maiden name from census: Living in houshold in 1920 is Elden Taylor listed as Brother in Law to Charles L Conley
Source: 1920 US Federal Census, Havelock, Lancaster County, Nebraska, Enumeration Dist 46, Ward 1, taken 8 Jan 1920

87. Virginia Ann Conley "Jennie" was born on 1 Nov 1880 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, died in 1967 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 87, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley
In 1959 Jennie lived in Urbana, Illinois. Source: Obit of James Albert Conley
Virginia aka "Jennie"

Source: Ezra Conley obituary
I.L. Heart (Hart) of Ravinia, Illinois.
We have a photo of one of her daughters.

Source: Indiana Marriage Collection 1800-1941-Marriage records 1848 books 3-7
Virginia A Conley married to Isaac L. (Luther) Hart,
23 March 1898 in Scott County, Indiana.

Source: Ancestry.com-Barrie Family Tree
dob 1 March 1880, Kansas, and dod 12 October, 1967, Urbana, Ill.

Virginia married Isaac Luther Hart, son of Martin Hart and Harriet Whitlatch, on 23 Mar 1898 in Scott County, Indiana. Isaac was born in Apr 1879 in Scott County, Indiana, died in Oct 1968 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 89, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

Marriage Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley Source: Marriages in Scott County, Illinois, record book 7, page 47

+ 269 F i. Grace Mae Hart was born on 2 Feb 1899 in Lexington, Scott County, Indiana and died on 19 Apr 1958 in Danville, Vermillion County, Indiana at age 59.

+ 270 M ii. Clarence Ezra Hart was born on 13 Jul 1905 in Waverly, Nebraska and died on 21 Jul 1989 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 84.

+ 271 M iii. Jessie Martin Hart was born on 28 Apr 1908 in Waverly, Nebraska and died on 22 Jan 1934 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 25.

+ 273 M v. Ivan Hart was born on 22 Sep 1913 in Waverly, Nebraska and died in Jun 1986 in Marrietta, Illinois at age 72.

+ 275 M vii. Herbert Hart was born about 1920 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois and died in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

+ 276 M viii. Roy Alvin. Hart was born on 2 May 1921 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois and died in Mar 1978 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 56.

88. Estella Jane Conley "Stella" was born on 28 Jul 1882 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa and died on 6 Mar 1932 at age 49. The cause of her death was Whooping Cough.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
"Stella", Estella was a swell woman.

Source: Clyde Conley. Stella's dau, Pearl was givent Clyde Conley's wagon when he came west. Clyde asked her later but she didn't remember.

Source: 1920 census Havelock, Nebraska. Stella Conley age 37

89. Pearl Agresta Conley was born on 16 Sep 1884 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, died in 1974 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska at age 90, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Pearl lived in Norfolk then moved to McCook, Nebraska in 1926.

Source: Clyde Albert Conley.
Pearl Agresta Conley and her husband Edwin Melkus lived in McCook, Nebraska, 1928.

Source: Obit of James Albert Conley
Pearl Conley Melkus lived in McCook Nebraska in 1959

Source: Jerry McClain of Avrada, Colorado (2011)
He is Pearl Conley Melkus's grandson.

Source: Post Card picture of the Motel.
Edwin and Pearl Conley Melkus were managers of the Melkus Motel in McCook, Nebraska in 1930's.
On highway 6 and 34, 3 blocks East of Highway 83. The rooms had Knotty Pine furniture and air conditioning.

Pearl married Edwin Winfred Melkus, son of Frederick Melkus "Fritz" and Susannah Fritzer, on 4 Dec 1907. Edwin was born on 8 Jan 1884 in Furnas County, Nebaraska, died in 1972 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska at age 88, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

General Notes: Source: Jerry McClain, grandson.
Melkus is the correct spelling of the last name.

+ 278 F i. Etta Marie Melkus was born on 20 May 1909 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska and died on 2 Jun 1985 at age 76.

90. Julia Esther Conley was born on 5 Dec 1886, died on 16 Oct 1907 at age 20, and was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The cause of her death was Tuberculoses.

General Notes: Source for Burial: Wyuka Cemetery Record, Lincoln, Nebraska, Sec 10 Lot 5727 sp 5

91. Benjamin Harrison Conley "Benj" was born on 2 Jun 1889 in Waldo, Russell County, Kansas, died on 15 Oct 1961 at age 72, and was buried in 1961 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

General Notes: Source: 1900 Census, Mill, Lancaster Nebraska
Benjaman Conley age 10, born June 1889 in Kansas. Son of Ezery S. Conley age 55. Ezery born in Indiana.
Mother of Benjaman Conley , Agnes A. Conley age 46 born Iowa.
Children:
Pearl A age 15
Julia age 13
Benjamin age 10-born Waldo, Kansas
Edger E. age 7
Etta F. age 4

Source: 1910 Census Grant Lancaster Nebraska
Benj H Conley age 21 born abt 1889 in Kansas
Father (Egra-mispelled) Ezra Conley age 65 from Indiana
Mother Agnes A. age 56 born Iowa
Children:
Estilla age 26
Benj H age 21
Edgar age 17
Ettie age 13

Served in the military December 14, 1917-July 14, 1919

Source: 1920 Census Havelook Lancaster County Nebraska
Benjamin Conley age 30 born abt 1890 in Kansas
Father Ezra Conley age 75
Mother Agnes age 65 born New York
Children:
Estella J. age 37
Benjamin age 30-lilving Havaelock, Nebraska
Edgar age 27

Source: 1930 Census Greenwood Cass Nebraska
Ben H Conley age 40 born abt 1890 in Kansas (probably Waldo Kansas) See draft registration
Spouse: Margrette C. age 40 aka Margretta
Also living in this household is Anna Schuster age 71 --probably mother in law.

Benjamin Conley was in WW I, 72nd Aerial Sq, U.S. Army from 14 Dec 1917 to 14 July 1919.
Source: WW I Draft Registration Card Benjaman Harrison Conley born 2 June 1889 in Waldo Kansas.

The Librarian at Greenwood, Nebraska said that Benjamin Conley's wife sold the farm to Ellis Bockelman for $1.00. The farm is located on the edge of town, jog to the east, circle around, go straight to the next corner, turn left, second house. Conley's tried to find this place in 1996, found nothing.

General index to Wills and Decrees, Cass County Courthouse, Plattsmouth, Nebraska list: Conley, Benjamin, bk 8, pg 47 (This document not found)

Buried Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska, Sec 32 Lot 60 sp 7

Source: Ezra Conley's obituary
Benjamin Conley is listed as D.H. Conley from Glendale California

Source: Death certificate
Lived in Lincoln, Nebraska for 16 years.
dob 2 June 1889 born Kansas
dod 15 October, 1961-retired farmer
Wife, Margretta Schuster

1951 lived in Lincoln, Nebraska

1931 lived in Greenwood, Nebraska

Benjamin married Margretta C Schuster. Margretta was born on 26 Nov 1887, died on 24 Dec 1967 at age 80, and was buried in 1967 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

General Notes: Source of Birth and Death dates: Cemetery Records of Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.
sec 32 Lot 60 sp 5

92. Edgar Ezra Conley was born on 25 Jul 1892 and died on 15 Sep 1928 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 36.

General Notes: Source: Clyde Conley-nephew
Edgar Conley's wife's name may be Rose.
Edgar and Lee (Charles Leander) were cut ups.
Edgar had a temper.

Source: 1920 Census Havelock, Lancaster Nebraska Edgar age 27

General Notes: Clyde Albert Conley called her a young girl.

Source: Ezra Conley obituary
Etta Velmetta married to John Foreman. They were living in Lincoln Nebraska in 1928 according to Ezra Conley obituary.
aka "Ettie"

95. Effie Conley was born about 1866 in Iowa, died on 20 Jan 1876 in Washington Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa about age 10, and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: 1870 Census, Washington Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa

NOTICE of DEATH

DIED--In Washington Tp., Ringgold county, Iowa, Oct. 20th, 1876, of typhoid fever, Effie J. CONLEY, aged 11 years, daughter of O. J. ARGABRIGHT.
Just as the morning of her life
Was opening into day,
The young and lovely spirit
Passed from earth and grief away.
NOTE: Effie was interred at Oak Ridge Cemetery near Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa.
Transcription and note by Sharon R. Becker, 2008

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 561, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Prudence married George Wilkie on 1 Mar 1891 in Ringgold County, Iowa. George was born in 1869.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 79, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Ardella married John H Mahon "Jack" on 15 Jan 1893 in Ringgold County, Iowa. John was born on 23 Dec 1884 in Iowa and died on 7 Nov 1959 in Upsure County, Texas at age 74.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

+ 279 F i. Myrtle Mae Mahon was born on 17 Sep 1895 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 16 Feb 1977 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 81, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

98. Thomas Hartford Conley was born on 12 Sep 1878 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 12 Oct 1934 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 56, and was buried on 14 Oct 1934 in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: The information on Thomas Hartford Conley was copied out of Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa Genealogical Society, surname list 1978. Buried in lot #197, Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Iowa.

Death of Thomas Conley Occurred Last Friday Eve.
Passed Away At Home In Knowlton After Illness of Several Months.

Thomas Conley of Knowlton died about 5:30 Friday evening at his home, after an illness of several months. The serious nature of his illness had been known to relatives and friends who had known for some time that there were no hopes for his recovery.
Destined to perform the lesser duties of an earthly existence, Mr. Conley was conscientious in the performance of his duties until illness and suffering made work impossible for him . He took great pleasure in associating with his friends, who likewise found in him a cheerful and sympathetic nature.
He will be sorely missed by his wife and children, and by others in the community. The following obituary was read at the funeral services, which were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. L. Jordan presiding:

OBITUARY

Thomas Hartford Conley, son of Rensie and Sophia Conley, was born near Diagonal, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1878 and passed on Oct. 12, 1934, at the age of 56 years and one month.
He was united in marriage with Ettie Bisher Nov. 19, 1905. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Lenora Cheers of Arispe, Iowa, and Cecil Conley of Pasadena, Cal.
Mr. Conley was united in marriage to Cora B. Keller, February 9, 1920. To this union four children were born, one son, Gilbert Gail, preceded his father in death. The surviving children are Vesta Maxine, Retha Marie, Donald Everett and Marjorie Geraldean. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.
Mr. Conley was the last member of a family of five children.
Interment was made in the Knowlton cemetery.
I know not what the future hath,
Of marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies.
And so beside the silent sea I wait the muffled oar,
No harm from Him can come to me,
On ocean or on shore.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our thanks to the many kind neighbors and friends who assisted in so many ways during the illness and death of our husband and father, also for the beautiful floral offerings. We wish also to thank our physician, who was so faithful and ready in his ministrations.

Mrs. Cora B. Conley and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cheers and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Conley and children. (Newspaper and date unknown)

Thomas married Etta May Bisher on 19 Nov 1905. The marriage ended in divorce in 1912. Etta was born on 29 Oct 1884 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died on 27 Jul 1962 at age 77.

General Notes: Obituary:

Etta Mae Garity

Etta Mae Garity one of the six children of John Jacob and Sarah Betsy Bisher and born at Afton, Iowa October 29, 1894 and died july 29, 1962 age 77 years, 8 months and 29 days. Thus closing a long and active life for though she had been handicapped by ill health for several years, she was able to care for her home and go about her usual activities until the day prior to her death.
All her life was spent in Union County: She attended the Shannon City School, graduating from there in 1903 (9 yrs old ???)
She is survived by five children, two of these Alta Lenore Cavender of Omaha, Nebraska, and Cecil Claude Conley of Running spring, California were born to her marriage to Thomas Conley. Three daughters were born of her marriage to James J. Petrie and one of these, Opal, preceded her in death. The others are Betty Loren, and Rita Darlene Schwartztrauber both of Des Moines, Iowa.
Mr Petrie's death occurred in September 1947.
By her marriage to Harry Waggoner and after his death to John Garity. She is survived by seven stepchildren.
Mrs. Garity led an active life taking part in the life of the community as it touched her family. She took great pleasure in the lives of her children and grandchildren and in returning that pleasure to them in many little and loving ways.
She was interested in music and her children recall her playing the piano and singing. She enjoyed cooking, and making quilts and other handwork and she also raised flowers. Her interests led her to learn again to drive a car in later years and many will remember her borrowing hundreds of books from the State Traveling Library and loaning them to her friends of Shannon City, thus sharing her love of reading.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, her children and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one sister Alta Swanson of Shenandoah, Iowa. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Shanon City, Iowa.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

+ 280 M i. Cecil Claude Conley was born on 7 Nov 1909 in Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 27 Aug 1981 at age 71, and was buried in Afton, Union County, Iowa.

+ 281 F ii. Alta Lenore Conley was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, died on 24 Aug 1995 in Afton, Union County, Iowa at age 88, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Afton, Union County, Iowa.

Thomas next married Cora Belle Keller, daughter of William Henry Keller and Sarah Irene Place, on 9 Feb 1920. Cora was born on 7 Aug 1898 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, died on 9 Jan 1982 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 83, and was buried in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Cora Belle Keller had a child out of wedlock before she married Thomas Hartford Conley. The childs name is: Vesta Maxine Keller, born 26 March 1919 at Knowlton, Iowa, took the Keller name. She married Cecil J. Smith 10 Sept 1936, Cecil J. Smith was born 9 Aug 1909, died 26 May 1985, at Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Vesta Maxine's birth father is Orlo Stahl.

+ 282 F i. Vesta Maxine Keller Conley was born on 26 Mar 1919 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 2 Sep 2001 at age 82.

+ 283 M ii. Gilbert Gail Conley was born on 29 Jun 1921 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 20 Sep 1921 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 284 F iii. Retha Marrie Conley was born on 3 Mar 1923 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 13 Feb 2011 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 87, and was buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 285 M iv. Donald Everett Conley was born on 27 Sep 1925 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 27 Jun 2003 at age 77, and was buried in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.

100. Eva Alice Conley was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 436, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

James married Luella Grant Higgins on 6 Nov 1892 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Luella was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 11 Oct 1952 at age 79.

+ 288 M i. Raymond M Campbell was born on 10 Aug 1893 and died on 4 Mar 1976 at age 82.

General Notes: When Earl Wilfred Campbell died he was survived by 9 grandchrildren, 9 great grandchildren, and his widow Violet Seabrook Campbell, nephews and neices.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

Earl married Violet Seabrook in 1913. Violet was born on 24 Aug 1891 in England.

William married Elizabeth McClelland on 3 May 1886 in Ringgold County, Iowa.

129. May Ruby died on 1 May 1871 and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: May Ruby died as an Infant.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

General Notes: Died Young
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

Lydia married George Albert Frazee "Bert". George was born on 3 Apr 1851 in Montgomery County, Ohio, died on 21 Mar 1932 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 80, and was buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 297 M iv. Dean Donald Frazee was born on 11 Mar 1908 in Iowa and died on 1 Jun 1970 at age 62.

152. James Calvin Ruby was born on 20 Jun 1876 in Iowa and died on 1 Jan 1965 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota at age 88.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 327, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

The 1880 census of Jefferson, IA shows Henry H. Ruby as a farmer at the age of 31 born in IL of KY and IN parents. Nancy is 26 born in IN of KY parents. Loring W. is 9, Caroll C. is 8, Lydda J. 6, James C. 4 and Liennetta is 9 months, all born in IA.

The 1885 census of Jefferson, IA shows Henry Ruby at 36 born in IL. No occupation is given. Nancy is 31 born in IN. Larrin 14, Carrell 12, Lydie 10, James 8, Leuetta 6 and Floy 3, all born in IA.

The 1900 census of Jefferson, IA shows James C. Ruby as a farmer at 23 born 6/1876 in IA of IA parents. Mary is 22 born 3/1878 in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married for 3 years and have had 1 child, 1 living. Sophia is 2 born 9/1897 in IA.

The 1910 census of Rock Creek, MN shows Jim Ruby farming a general farm at the age of 33 born in IA of US and IL parents. Mary is 31 born in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married 13 years and have had 3 children, 3 living. Sophia is 2, Emma 6, both born in IA. Mamie is 1 year and 4 months born in MN.

A WWI Draft Registration Card signed 9/12/1918 shows James Calvin Ruby at 42, born 6/20/1876 and a farmer. His wife is Mary and they live in Pine City, MN. He is of medium height and build and has brown hair and brown eyes.

The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

The 1930 census of Pine City, MN shows J. C. Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at 53 born in IA of IA and CT parents. Mary is 51 born in MO of Czechoslovakian parents. They were married at 20 and 19. Harland is 10 born in MN. Also living with them is J. C.'s father-in-law, Joseph Roubinek at 80 born in Czechoslovakia.

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: James C. Ruby
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1876 Death Date: 1 Jan 1965
Death County: Chisago
Mother's Maiden Name: Clark
State File Number: 000212 Certificate Number: 000212
Certificate Year: 1965 Record Number: 1590528

More About James Calvin Ruby:
Name 2: Bert Ruby
Census 1: 1880, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T9_362, p. 11.3000, Enum Dist 195
Census 2: 1885, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA State census Collection
Census 3: 1900, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 3B, Enum Dist 104
Census 4: 1910, Rock Creek, Pine Co., MN Roll T624_711, p. 15A, Enum Dist 126
Census 5: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75
Census 6: 1930, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll 1112, p. 2A, Enum Dist 36

James next married Mary Roubineck, daughter of Joseph Roubineck and Anna, on 8 Nov 1896 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Mary was born in Mar 1878 and died on 1 Apr 1948 in Pine County, Minnesota at age 70.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Mary Roubinek
Birth Year: abt 1879 Birth Place: Missouri
Gender: Female Marital Status: Single
Census Date: 1885 Residence State: IA Residence Co.: Ringgold
Locality: Washington
Roll: IA1885_257 Line: 22 Family Number: 94
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Roubinek 34
Anna Roubinek 35
Anna Roubinek 8
Mary Roubinek 6
Frank Roubinek 3
Joseph Roubinek 1
Frank Roubinek 62
Babra Roubinek 64

The 1900 census of Jefferson, IA shows James C. Ruby as a farmer at 23 born 6/1876 in IA of IA parents. Mary is 22 born 3/1878 in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married for 3 years and have had 1 child, 1 living. Sophia is 2 born 9/1897 in IA.

The 1910 census of Rock Creek, MN shows Jim Ruby farming a general farm at the age of 33 born in IA of US and IL parents. Mary is 31 born in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married 13 years and have had 3 children, 3 living. Sophia is 2, Emma 6, both born in IA. Mamie is 1 year and 4 months born in MN.

The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

The 1930 census of Pine City, MN shows J. C. Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at 53 born in IA of IA and CT parents. Mary is 51 born in MO of Czechoslovakian parents. They were married at 20 and 19. Harland is 10 born in MN. Also living with them is J. C.'s father-in-law, Joseph Roubinek at 80 born in Czechoslovakia.

Death information is taken from the MN Death Index which shows Mary Ruby dying 4/1/1948 in Pine Co., MN.

More About Mary Roubinek:
Name 2: Mary Robinek
Census 1: 1900, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 3B, Enum Dist 104
Census 2: 1910, Rock Creek, Pine Co., MN Roll T624_711, p. 15A, Enum Dist 126
Census 3: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75
Census 4: 1930, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll 1112, p. 2A, Enum Dist 36

+ 299 F ii. Emma Delores Ruby was born on 21 Feb 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 23 Jan 2001 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota at age 96.

+ 300 F iii. Mayme Carol Ruby was born on 28 Oct 1908 in Minnesota and died on 23 Feb 2003 at age 94.

+ 302 M v. Harland Lee Ruby was born on 12 Jan 1920 in Minnesota and died on 28 Apr 1992 in Ramsey County, Minnesota at age 72.

153. Luetta Ruby was born on 6 Oct 1879 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 15 Aug 1885 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 5.

154. Floyd W Ruby was born on 2 Mar 1882 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 15 Feb 1960 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 77.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fisher, Fremont, Iowa; Roll T623_433; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 54

The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

A WWI Draft Registration Card signed 9/12/1918 shows Floyd Walter Ruby of Spearfish at 36 born 3/2/1882. He is a farmer and references his mother Nancy Ruby of Diagonal, IA. He is married, of medium height and slender build with grey eyes and black hair.

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10, Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

More About Floyd Walter Ruby:
Census 1: 1885, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA State census Collection
Census 2: 1910, School District 89, Meade, SD Roll T624_1485, p. 4B, Enum Dist 134
Census 3: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 4: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Notes for Francis B. Wenner:
The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10, Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.
Notes for Homer Harmon Ruby:
An online family tree indicates he died in Ft. Meade Veteran's Hospital and is buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, Lawrence, SD. It also indicates they had 4 children, among them a Gayle born 2/9/1944.

The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

Floyd married Francis "Frankie" Boyer Wenner, daughter of Francis Malanchthon Zachariah Wenner and Fannie Estelle Dunn, on 6 Aug 1902 in Creston, Union County, Iowa. Francis was born on 10 Sep 1883 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 24 Sep 1965 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 82. Another name for Francis was Frankie.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Notes for Francis B. Wenner:
The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10, Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.
Notes for Homer Harmon Ruby:
An online family tree indicates he died in Ft. Meade Veteran's Hospital and is buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, Lawrence, SD. It also indicates they had 4 children, among them a Gayle born 2/9/1944.

The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

+ 303 F i. Ada Ione Ruby was born on 30 Jul 1903 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 304 F ii. Susie Ruby was born on 11 Nov 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 21 Nov 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 305 M iii. Homer Harmon Ruby was born on 29 May 1906 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 10 Jul 1974 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota at age 68.

+ 306 M iv. Leo Arthur Ruby was born on 22 Dec 1907 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 23 Mar 1922 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 14.

+ 307 F v. Carmen Helen Ruby was born on 23 Jan 1910 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota and died on 8 Jul 1996 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington at age 86.

+ 308 F vi. Wilma Lorraine Ruby was born on 8 May 1912 in Iron Creek, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 5 Dec 1995 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 83.

+ 309 F vii. Mildred Juanita Ruby was born on 17 Feb 1914 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, died on 28 Mar 2006 in Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington at age 92, and was buried in Orting Cemetery, Orting, Pierce County, Washington.

+ 310 F viii. Gladys Verla Ruby was born on 16 Jul 1915 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died Unkown.

+ 311 M ix. Bruce Emmett Ruby was born on 19 Apr 1917 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 9 Nov 1944 in France at age 27.

+ 312 F x. Audrey Elanore Ruby was born on 29 Apr 1921 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died in Jun 2001 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 80.

+ 313 F xi. Vellda Lenore Ruby was born on 6 Nov 1922 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on an unknown date.

+ 314 M xii. Lyle Hillard Ruby was born on 14 Sep 1926 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 17 Jun 2003 in Bell Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota at age 76.

155. Chester Elmer Ruby was born on 24 Mar 1885 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died in Nov 1968 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado at age 83.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

The 1900 census of Washington, IA shows Henry Ruby farming at the age of 52 born in IL 2/1848 of KY and IN parents. Nancy E. is 46 born 12/1853 in IN of KY parents. They have been married 30 years and have had 7 children, 7 living. Elmer C. is 16 born 3/1884 and Jennie G. is 9 born 4/1891, both born in IA.

The 1905 census of Washington, IA shows Henry H., Nancy E., Chester and Jennie G. all living in Diagonal, IA.

A 1910 census of Washington, IA shows Chet Ruby as a farmer at 24 born in IA of IL and IN parents. Emma is 24 born in IA of IA and IN parents. They have been married for 4 years and she has had 3 children, 3 living. Grace is 3, Robert 1 and Florence 1 month, all children born in IA. They live next door to Emma's parents, Robert and Mollie Campbell. On the same page is a Glen Ruby at 22 born in IA of IA parents with his wife, Carrie M. 20 of MO with IL and IA parents, their child, Velma at 4 months born in IA, and Glen's sister, Lula at 17 born in IA of IA parents.

A WWI Draft Registration Card signed 9/12/1918 shows Chester Elmer Ruby as 32 born 3/24/1885. He is farming for J. A. Southwell in Vernon, Yuma Co., CO. His nearest relative is shown as his wife, Emma Ruby, of Vernon. He is tall and of medium build with blue eyes and light hair.

This family could not be located in the 1920 census anywhere, especially in Vernon!

Chester was in Yuma, CO, at the time of his mother's death in 1930.

The 1930 census of Yuma, CO shows Chester E. Ruby as a farm laborer at 44 born in IA of KY parents. Emma is 43 born in IA of IA and IN parents. Marguerite is 16, Ernest 14, Leta 11, Lester 10, Myrtle 8, and Lavon 4 and 10 months, all born in IA. Tommy is 2 and 10 months born in CO.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Chester Ruby
SSN: 524-03-7248
Last Residence: 80226 Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 24 Mar 1885
Died: Nov 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

More About Chester Elmer Ruby:
Name 2: Chet Ruby
Name 3: Elmer Chester Ruby
Census 1: 1900, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 623_457, p. 12A, Enum Dist 114
Census 2: 1905, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 3: 1910, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 6A, Enum Dist 127
Census 4: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

Chester married Emma Campbell about 1905 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Emma was born on 19 Sep 1886 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died in Nov 1967 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado at age 81.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Emma Campbell [Emma Canphee]
Home in 1900: Washington, Ringgold, Iowa
Age: 13 Birth Date: Sep 1886 Birthplace: Iowa
Relationship to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Robert Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's Name: Martha Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Residence : Diagonal Town, Ringgold, Iowa
Household Members: Name Age
Robert Campbell 36
Martha Campbell 33
Emma Campbell 13
James P Campbell 8
Myrtle P Campbell 5
Columbus E Campbell 3
Ray E Campbell 11/12
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll T623_457; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 114

A 1910 census of Washington, IA shows Chet Ruby as a farmer at 24 born in IA of IL and IN parents. Emma is 24 born in IA of IA and IN parents. They have been married for 4 years and she has had 3 children, 3 living. Grace is 3, Robert 1 and Florence 1 month, all children born in IA. They live next door to Emma's parents, Robert and Mollie Campbell. On the same page is a Glen Ruby at 22 born in IA of IA parents with his wife, Carrie M. 20 of MO with IL and IA parents, their child, Velma at 4 months born in IA, and Glen's sister, Lula at 17 born in IA of IA parents.

Emma and Chet could not be located in the 1920 census.

The 1930 census of Yuma, CO shows Chester E. Ruby as a farm laborer at 44 born in IA of KY parents. Emma is 43 born in IA of IA and IN parents. Marguerite is 16, Ernest 14, Leta 11, Lester 10, Myrtle 8, and Lavon 4 and 10 months, all born in IA. Tommy is 2 and 10 months born in CO.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Emma Ruby
SSN: 521-32-5662
Last Residence: 80215 Lakewood, Jefferson, CO
Born: 19 Sep 1886 Died: Nov 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

More About Emma Campbell:
Census 1: 1910, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 6A, Enum Dist 127
Census 2: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

+ 315 F i. Grace P Ruby was born on 8 Nov 1906 in Iowa and died on 29 Nov 1980 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 74.

+ 316 M ii. Robert Houston Ruby was born on 24 Jun 1908 in Iowa and died on 21 Jun 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 78.

+ 317 F iii. Florence Ruby was born on 26 Jul 1909 in Iowa and died on 15 Mar 2000 in Iowa at age 90.

+ 318 F iv. Faye Aritta Ruby was born on 27 Mar 1912 in Iowa and died on 26 Feb 1977 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 64.

+ 319 F v. Maruerite Ruby was born on 30 Mar 1914 in Iowa and died on 30 Mar 1959 in Colorado at age 45.

+ 320 M vi. Ernest C Ruby was born on 7 Feb 1916 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 18 Aug 1992 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 76.

+ 321 F vii. Leta Jean Ruby was born on 26 Aug 1918 in Iowa and died on 20 Jul 1979 in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado at age 60.

+ 322 M viii. Lester Ruby was born on 18 Aug 1920 in Iowa and died on 5 Oct 1982 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado at age 62.

+ 323 F ix. Myrtle Ruby was born on 25 May 1923 in Iowa and died on 23 May 2006 at age 82.

156. Jennie Grace Ruby was born on 6 Apr 1892 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 23 Jan 1968 at age 75.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

More About Jennie Grace Ruby:
he 1900 census of Washington, IA shows Henry Ruby farming at the age of 52 born in IL 2/1848 of KY and IN parents. Nancy E. is 46 born 12/1853 in IN of KY parents. They have been married 30 years and have had 7 children, 7 living. Elmer C. is 16 born 3/1884 and Jennie G. is 9 born 4/1891 (?), both born in IA.

The 1905 census of Washington, IA shows Henry H., Nancy E., Chester and Jennie G. all living in Diagonal, IA.

The 1920 census of Des Moines, IA shows Jack Scott as a motion picture operator at 34 born in IA of IN and IL parents. Jennie is 28 born in IA of IL and IN parents, no occupation shown. Luther Scott is 22 born in IA of IN and IL parents and shown as a brother and laborer for an incubator.

The 1925 census of Des Moines, IA shows Jennie Scott at 32 born about 1893 in Diagonal with parents H. H. Houston b. in IN and Nancy Clark B. abt 1860 in IL. She is widowed and lives with her brother-in-law, Luther Scott. He is 27 and his parents are shown as John W. (should be F.) Scott b. in IN of IN parents about 1868 and Matilda Skinner born in IN. He has served in the Army for Iowa.

The 1930 census of Des Moines, IA shows Luther O. Scott as 31 born in IA of IL and OH parents. He is a furnace installer. He is living with Jennie G. Scott and is shown as her brother-in-law. She is 35 born in IA of KY and VA parents and has no occupation.

Per Betty Jo Ruby, in later years Jennie had as her companion, Acil Coy and they lived in Des Moines for a while and then in Creston. They had been visiting in Betty Jo's home and after leaving were in a car accident that resulted in their deaths.

From Findagrave which has a pic of her tombstone showing her as daughter of H. H. and Nancy Ruby with birth and death dates plainly shown:
Jennie G. (Ruby) Scott Birth: Apr. 6, 1892 Death: Jan. 23, 1968
Family links: Parents: Henry H. Ruby (1848 - 1913) Nancy Clark Ruby (1853 - 1930)
Burial: Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: Burt Record added: Nov 21, 2006, Find A Grave Memorial# 16730933

Name 2: Jenny Grace Ruby
Census 1: 1900, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 623_457, p. 12A, Enum Dist 114
Census 2: 1905, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA State census Collection
Census 3: 1920, Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, I Roll T625_508, p. 6B
Census 4: 1925, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 5: 1930, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA Roll 676, p. 22A, Enum Dist 57

Jennie married John W Scott, son of John F Scott and Mitilda Skinner. John was born on 29 Dec 1883 in Iowa and died in Feb 1966 at age 82.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

The 1920 census of Des Moines, IA shows Jack Scott as a motion picture operator at 34 born in IA of IN and IL parents. Jennie is 28 born in IA of IL and IN parents, no occupation shown. Luther Scott is 22 born in IA of IN and IL parents and shown as a brother and laborer for an incubator.

More About John W. Scott:
Name 2: Jack Scott
Census: 1920, Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, I Roll T625_508, p. 6B

Notes for John W. Scott:
In 1885 the census of Athens, Ringgold Co., IA shows John F. Scott and Matilda at 27 both born in IN. He is a blacksmith. John W. is 7 and born in Ringgold Co., IA. The 1900 and 1910 censuses of Athens show both John W. and Luther at home with their parents. The 1915 census of Kellerton, Polk Co. IA shows John F. and Matilda at 58, he born in IN of IN parents and she born in IN of OH parents. He is still a blacksmith. Luther O. is shown in school and John W. is a motion picture operator and married, but it is unclear as to who. Jenny could not be located in the 1915 census.

The 1920 census of Des Moines, IA shows Jack Scott as a motion picture operator at 34 born in IA of IN and IL parents. Jennie is 28 born in IA of IL and IN parents, no occupation shown. Luther Scott is 22 born in IA of IN and IL parents and shown as a brother and laborer for an incubator.

More About John W. Scott:
Name 2: Jack Scott
Census: 1920, Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, I Roll T625_508, p. 6B

Jennie next married Luther Oten Scott, son of John F Scott and Mitilda Skinner. Luther was born on 23 Apr 1897 in Iowa and died on 5 Jun 1946 at age 49.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: 1900 Federal Census, Athens Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa

n 1885 the census of Athens, Ringgold Co., IA shows John F. (Franklin) Scott and Matilda (Skinner) at 27 both born in IN. He is a blacksmith. John W. is 7 and born in Ringgold Co., IA. The 1900 and 1910 censuses of Athens show both John W. and Luther at home with their parents. The 1915 census of Kellerton, Polk Co. IA shows John F. and Matilda at 58, he born in IN of IN parents and she born in IN of OH parents. He is still a blacksmith. Luther O. is shown in school and John W. is a motion picture operator and married, but it is unclear as to who. Jenny could not be located in the 1915 census.

WWI Draft card shows him as Luther Oden (sic) Scott at 21 born 4/23/1897 born in Kellerton, IA. He is unmarried, works in Kellerton and references his parents as nearest relatives.

157. Janetta Jarvis was born on 12 Sep 1870 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 25 Sep 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at age 66.

General Notes: Notes for Elmer R. Schlapia:
Birth date taken from online family tree and confirmed with 1900 census. Also from the online family tree are his parents:
Father: John SCHLAPIA b: 2 AUG 1846 in Union Co., Penn
Mother: Parthena RAINS b: 31 AUG 1844 in Madison Co., Indiana

The 1900 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer Schlapie at 32 b. 19/1867 in IA of PA and IN parents. He is a farmer. Etta is 28 born 8/1871 in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 9 years and have had 1 child, none living.

The 1910 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer R. Schlapia farming at 43 born in IA of IA and PA parents. Etta is 39 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 19 years and have had 1 child, none living.

The 1920 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer Schlapia farming at the age of 52 born in IA of PA and IN parents. Etta is 49 born in IA of OH and IN parents.

The 1925 census of Liberty, IA shows E. R. Schlapia as 57 born about 1868 in IA with parents John Schlapia born in MI and Parthinina Rains born in IN. Etta is 54 born abt 1871 in IA with parents Josiah Jarvis born in OH and Jane Ruby born about 1851 in IN. E.R. and Etta were married in IA.

The 1930 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer R. Schlapia farming at the age of 62 born in IA of IL parents. Etta M. is 50 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They were married at 22 and 19.

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Marriage Notes for Etta Jarvis and Elmer Schlapia:
Date and location is taken from online family tree.

More About Elmer Schlapia and Etta Jarvis:
Marriage: 4/18/1891, Mt. Ayr, Ringgold Co, IA, USA

Janetta married Elmer Schlapia on 18 Apr 1891 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Elmer was born on 27 Oct 1867 in Rice Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 14 May 1970 in Liberty, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 102.

General Notes: The 1880 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as 30 born in OH of OH and PA parents. He is a farmer. Susanna J. is 29 born in IL of KY and IN parents. Etta is 8 and Luella is 4 both born in IA. Also living with them is Josiah Cochran aged 23 born in OH of OH parents, listed as a nephew and working on the farm. And a brother, Levi Jarvis, 28 born in OH of OH and PA parents and a teacher.

The 1885 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as a farmer at 54 born in OH. Jane is 33 born in IL. Ettie is 14 and Luella 10 both born in Ringgold Co., IA.

The 1900 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer Schlapie at 32 b. 19/1867 in IA of PA and IN parents. He is a farmer. Etta is 28 born 8/1871 in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 9 years and have had 1 child, none living.

The 1910 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer R. Schlapia farming at 43 born in IA of IA and PA parents. Etta is 39 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 19 years and have had 1 child, none living.

The 1920 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer Schlapia farming at the age of 52 born in IA of PA and IN parents. Etta is 49 born in IA of OH and IN parents.

The 1925 census of Liberty, IA shows E. R. Schlapia as 57 born about 1868 in IA with parents John Schlapia born in MI and Parthinina Rains born in IN. Etta is 54 born abt 1871 in IA with parents Josiah Jarvis born in OH and Jane Ruby born about 1851 in IN. E.R. and Etta were married in IA.

The 1930 census of Liberty, IA shows Elmer R. Schlapia farming at the age of 62 born in IA of IL parents. Etta M. is 50 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They were married at 22 and 19.

Complete death date and location is taken from family tree online.

From Findagrave:
Etta M Schlapia
Birth: 1870 Death: 1936
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH
Record added: Sep 18 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11776876

More About Etta Jarvis:
Name 2: Ettie Jarvis
Name 3: Janetta Jarvis
Name 4: Mary Joetta Jarvis
Census 1: 1880, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T9_962, p. 31.2000, Enum Dist 196
Census 2: 1885, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA State census
Census 3: 1900, Liberty, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 7A
Census 4: 1910, Liberty, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 4B
Census 5: 1920, Liberty, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 4A
Census 6: 1920, Liberty, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625+511, p. 4A
Census 7: 1925, Liberty, Ringgold Co., IA State census Collection
Census 8: 1930, Liberty, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T680, p. 3A

+ 326 F i. Goldie M Schlapia was born on 12 May 1892 in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 24 Jun 1892 in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

159. Louella H Jarvis was born on 10 Dec 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 15 Jun 1966 in Iowa at age 91.

General Notes: The 1880 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as 30 born in OH of OH and PA parents. He is a farmer. Susanna J. is 29 born in IL of KY and IN parents. Etta is 8 and Luella is 4 both born in IA. Also living with them is Josiah Cochran aged 23 born in OH of OH parents, listed as a nephew and working on the farm. And a brother, Levi Jarvis, 28 born in OH of OH and PA parents and a teacher.

The 1885 census of Washington, IA shows Josiah Jarvis as a farmer at 54 born in OH. Jane is 33 born in IL. Ettie is 14 and Luella 10 both born in Ringgold Co., IA.

The 1900 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham as a farmer at 32 born 3/1868 in IA of IN and IA parents. Luella is 25 born 12/1874 in IA of OH and IN parents. She has had 1 child, 1 living. Lilley is 3 born 3/1897 in IA.

The 1910 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham is a farm laborer at 41 born in IA of IA parents. Lewie is 36 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 15 years and she has had 2 children, 2 living. Lillie M. is 13 and Mable G. 7, both born in IA.

The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 52 born in IA of IN and IA parents. Louella is 45 born in IA of OH and IN parents. Mabel G. is 17 and Roy E. is 8, both born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham at 55 born in IA with parents Gennetta Bond born in IA and Thomas J. Graham born in IA. Louella is 51 born in IA of parents, Josiah Jarvis born in OH and Susannah Ruby born in IN. Mabel is 22 and Roy 14, both born in IA and their father is shown as Charles A. (?) Graham.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 62 born in IA of IA parents. Luella H. is 54 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They were married at 26 and 20. Mable G. is 26 born in IA.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Louella H. Graham
SSN: 485-64-0813
Last Residence: 50854 Mount Ayr, Ringgold, IA
Born: 10 Dec 1874 Died: 15 Jun 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (1965)

Louella married Charles E Graham on 15 Dec 1895 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Charles was born in Mar 1868 in Iowa and died in 1944 in Iowa at age 76.

General Notes: The 1900 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham as a farmer at 32 born 3/1868 in IA of IN and IA parents. Luella is 25 born 12/1874 in IA of OH and IN parents. She has had 1 child, 1 living. Lilley is 3 born 3/1897 in IA. Luella's parents live next door to them, Josiah and Susannah Jarvis.

The 1910 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham is a farm laborer at 41 born in IA of IA parents. Lewie is 36 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 15 years and she has had 2 children, 2 living. Lillie M. is 13 and Mable G. 7, both born in IA.

The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. Graham as a farmer at 52 born in IA of IN and IA parents. Louella is 45 born in IA of OH and IN parents. Mabel G. is 17 and Roy E. is 8, both born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham at 55 born in IA with parents Gennetta Bond born in IA and Thomas J. Graham born in IA. Louella is 51 born in IA of parents, Josiah Jarvis born in OH and Susannah Ruby born in IN. Mabel is 22 and Roy 14, both born in IA and their father is shown as Charles A. (?) Graham.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 62 born in IA of IA parents. Luella H. is 54 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They were married at 26 and 20. Mable G. is 26 born in IA.

From Findagrave which has a pic of shared tombstone with Charles:
Louella H. Graham
Birth: 1874 Death: 1966
Inscription: married Dec 15 1895
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH Record added: Sep 19, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11781767

Social Security Death Index
Name: Louella H. Graham
SSN: 485-64-0813
Last Residence: 50854 Mount Ayr, Ringgold, IA
Born: 10 Dec 1874 Died: 15 Jun 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (1965)

More About Louella H. Jarvis:
Name 2: Lillian Jarvis
Name 3: Luella M. Jarvis
Census 1: 1880, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T9_962, p. 31.2000, Enum Dist 196
Census 2: 1885, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA State census
Census 3: 1900, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 2B, Enum Dist 103
Census 4: 1910, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 4A, Enum Dist 115
Census 5: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 2B, Enum Dist 123
Census 6: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 7: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 5A, Enum Dist 8

Notes for Charles E. Graham:
The spouse's name was furnished by Betty Jo Ruby.

From Findagrave which has a pic of shared tombstone with Louella:
Charles E. Graham
Birth: 1868 Death: 1944
Inscription: married Dec 15 1895
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH Record added: Sep 19, 2005 Find A Grave Memorial# 11781768

More About Charles E. Graham:
Name 2: Charles Graham
Name 3: Charles A. Graham
Census 1: 1900, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 2B, Enum Dist 103
Census 2: 1910, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 4A, Enum Dist 115
Census 3: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 2B, Enum Dist 123
Census 4: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 5: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 5A, Enum Dist 8

Marriage Notes for Louella Jarvis and Charles Graham:
This information was furnished by Betty Jo Ruby.

Marriage date is taken from picture of tombstone on Findagrave.

More About Charles Graham and Louella Jarvis:
Marriage: 12/15/1895, Diagonal, Ringgold Co., IA, USA

Children of Louella Jarvis and Charles Graham are:
+5i.Lillie Mae³ Graham, born 3/03/1897 in IA, USA; died 12/1986 in MO, USA.
6ii.Mable G. Graham, born Abt. 1904 in IA, USA; died Aft. 1930.

Notes for Mable G. Graham:
The 1910 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham is a farm laborer at 41 born in IA of IA parents. Lewie is 36 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 15 years and she has had 2 children, 2 living. Lillie M. is 13 and Mable G. 7, both born in IA.

The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 52 born in IA of IN and IA parents. Louella is 45 born in IA of OH and IN parents. Mabel G. is 17 and Roy E. is 8, both born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham at 55 born in IA with parents Gennetta Bond born in IA and Thomas J. Graham born in IA. Louella is 51 born in IA of parents, Josiah Jarvis born in OH and Susannah Ruby born in IN. Mabel is 22 and Roy 14, both born in IA and their father is shown as Charles A. (?) Graham.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 62 born in IA of IA parents. Luella H. is 54 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They were married at 26 and 20. Mable G. is 26 born in IA.

+ 327 F i. Lillie Mae Graham was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Iowa and died in Dec 1986 in Missouri at age 89.

+ 329 M iii. Roy E Graham was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Iowa and died in Jun 1978 at age 68.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1900 Census Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

167. Josiah I Ruby was born on 16 Sep 1885 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 7 Oct 1888 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 3.

168. Harriet M Ruby was born on 19 May 1887 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died after 1913.

169. Henry F Ruby was born on 29 Aug 1890 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 25 Jul 1891 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

170. Verna Ruby "Vernie" was born on 26 May 1891 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa, died in May 1957 in Iowa at age 66, and was buried in Clearfield Cemetery, Grant Twp, Riggold County, Iowa.

Verna married George E Nickle, son of Samuel Nickle and Abigail Hobart, on 10 Feb 1909. George was born on 9 May 1886, died on 30 May 1946 in Iowa at age 60, and was buried in Clearfield Cemetery, Grant Twp, Riggold County, Iowa.

171. Clement Claiborne Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1893 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 1 Jan 1978 in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 84.

Clement next married Lydia Dean Lane, daughter of Samuel Winfield Lane and Martha Jane Barker, on 7 Dec 1919 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Lydia was born on 28 Jul 1892 and died on 26 Sep 1972 in Clearfield, Taylor County, Iowa at age 80. They had no children.

172. D Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1896 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 23 Mar 1896 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa.

180. Ethel Estella Ruby was born on 10 Apr 1885 in Iowa and died on 21 Jun 1987 in Nebraska at age 102.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Social Security Death Index
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

Ethel married Arthur Audibin Heater about 1903. Arthur was born on 3 Jul 1875 in Iowa and died after 1930.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

181. Nellie Ruby was born on 22 Dec 1890 in Iowa and died from 1926 to 1930 in Nebraska at age 36.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

Nellie married Harry Thadeus Heater about 1909. Harry was born on 22 Oct 1886 in Eustis, Frontier County, Nebraska and died after 1930 in Nebraska.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

+ 338 M ii. Rex Edward Heater was born on 8 Nov 1919 in Nebraska and died on 4 Apr 1997 in Orange County, California at age 77.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

Alma married Roy M Nichols. Roy was born on 20 Aug 1886 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

188. Thomas Benson was born in Illinois. He never married and had no children.

General Notes: Obituary
1872 Thomas Benson 1944
Thomas H. Benson, a lifetime resident of this community died Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harry Graham.
Mr. Benson had been in failing health in recent months but became seriously ill only a few day before his death. He collapsed at the A. H. Yashack garage Friday morning and was taken to the home of his sister. "Tom" as he was known to all our people was a familiar figure about town, and had a great many friends who will feel keenly the loss of a good friend. For many years he was employed by the Chicago Great Western Bridge crew and except for this period a employment her had spent his entire lifetime in this community. He was genuinely interested in people and this interest gained him the friendship of young and old alike.
He was an ardent follower of basketball and other sports and until the last year or so was a faithful follower of the high school team wherever they went. He was a dependable friend and a good citizen.
Funeral services were held yesterday (Wed) afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the local Methodist Church. The Rev. Forrest Back our pastor of the Nazarene Church in charge. Interment was in Knowlton/Centenary cemetery.
Thomas H. Benson , son of J.A. and Melissa Benson was born Dec 28, 1872 and passed away March 5, 1944 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry Graham at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 7 days.
He was a lifelong resident of the Diagonal Community, where his kindly ways and helpful acts earned him the friendship and respect of every one with whom he came in contact.
He became a member of the Methodist Church in 1913 under the pastorate of the Rev. Charles M. Edmondson.
He is survived by four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. John Graham, Mrs. Henry Graham of Diagonal, Iowa, Mrs. Eva Hickman and Mrs. Minnie (McLaughlin) West Moreland of California, Art Benson of Diagonal, Iowa, Will Benson of Des Moines, Iowa and Abe Benson of Treynon, Iowa. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, other relations and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Jim and Dave and two sisters, Lury and Laura.

Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

Eldora married Henry Graham on 14 Sep 1887 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.

194. David E Benson was born in 1873 in Illinois. He never married and had no children.

195. Arb Leo Benson was born on 12 Aug 1874 in Illinois and died on 19 Dec 1944 at age 70.

General Notes: Obituary:
1874 Arb Leo Benson 1944
Arb Benson 70 life long resident of the Diagonal community, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon about 3:00 o'clock at his home here.
Mr. Benson had been seriously ill for several weeks but became suddenly worse only a short time before his death. For a great many years he has suffered intensely from arthritis. Mr. Benson was a familiar figure on the streets of Diagonal until his last illness.
He had a great many friends and in spite of his condition he managed to have a cheerful greeting for all until ill health made it impossible for him to work, he was engaged in farming and was also employed on the County Bridge Crew.
Arl Leo Benson, son of James and Melissa Benson was born Aug 12, 1874 and passed away Dec. 19, 1944 in Diagonal, Iowa at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 5 days.
He was a lifelong resident of the Diagonal community where his kindly ways and helpful acts earned for him the friendship and respect of everyone with whom he came in contact.
He was a daily visitor up town until the first day of October when he took sick and had to remain in the house until the day of his death.
He was united in marriage to Anna Perdue Oct 10, 1897. To this union were born four children, Neal Leonard Benson and Avis Myrtle both of Diagonal, Wayne Benson of Mt Ayr, Iowa and Theola of Areaha, Neb. He leaves to mourn his faithful wife, her children, Neal, Avis, Wayne and Theola, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers; Mrs. John Graham and Mrs. Minnie West Moreland of California, Mrs. Henry Graham, Bill Benson of Des Moines, Iowa and Abe Benson of Treynon, Iowa. The Mrs. Grahams each lived in Diagonal, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the Christian Church with the Rev W.C Porter Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in charge.
Burial in the Diagonal Cemetery.

Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Arb married Anna Perdue on 10 Oct 1897 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Anna was born on 25 Feb 1876 and died on 17 Mar 1968 at age 92.

+ 352 M i. Neal Leonard Benson was born on 19 Nov 1899 and died on 15 May 1994 at age 94.

+ 354 M iii. Wayne Benson was born on 23 Apr 1911 and died on 31 Dec 1983 at age 72.

200. Maud Rossella Conley was born about 1881 in Grundy County, Iowa and died in 1926 about age 45.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 519, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Maud married David Oliver Tripp, son of Clark Tripp and Mary Hopkins, on 1 Oct 1899 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa. David was born about 1875 in Grundy County, Iowa.

+ 358 F iii. Daisy Mae Tripp was born on 16 Apr 1905 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 8 May 1976 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas at age 71, and was buried on 11 May 1976 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.

201. Flora Alice "Alice" Conley was born about 1890 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa. Another name for Flora was Alice.

General Notes: Marriage: At Jan Jarvis, Ringgold Co, Iowa; Methodist church records, Iowa.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

202. Leo Conley was born in 1890 in Iowa, was christened on 5 Apr 1914 in Methodist Ep Church, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 24 Dec 1965 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 75, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary:
Rites here Friday for Leo Conley Dec. 14, 1965.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Varner and Crew Funeral Home for Leo Conley, 75, whose death occurred Tuesday evening at Ringgold County Hospital, Mt Ayr, Iowa.
Mr. Conley was a longtime resident of this community. The son of the late Mr. And Mrs. George Conley. He is survived by two sons Johnny and Gene and eleven grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother Lester of Newton, Iowa, and a sister Mrs. Andrew Whited of Creston, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a son Lyle Chester Conley.
Rev. George McMullen was in charge of the services. Mrs. Laverne Klajck was soloist and Mrs. Harold Taylor pianist. Casket bearers were Iva Ingrahm, Joe Bates, Stanley Averholsen, Joy Snyder, Leo Carson and Victor Toman. Burial was in Knowlton Centenary Cemetery

Leo Conley died Dec 14, 1965

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

Leo married Mabel Roach. The marriage ended in divorce. Mabel died on 2 May 1977 and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 361 M i. Lyle Chester Conley "Twin" was born on 29 Feb 1928 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 24 Dec 1940 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 12, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 363 M iii. Cecil Eugene Conley was born on 20 Feb 1931, died on 4 Apr 1992 in Darlington, Gentry County, Missouri at age 61, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

204. Thomas Harley Conley was born in 1898, was christened on 5 Apr 1914 in Methodist Ep Church, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 22 Dec 1953 in Polk County, Iowa at age 55, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

General Notes: Harley Conley Dec. 22, 1953
Services for Harley Conley, 55, of 379 School Street, who died of uremic Poisoning Tuesday at Broadlawn General Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa will be at 1 pm Thursday at the Evan-Lilly Funeral Home with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Des Moines, Iowa.
Mr. Conley who was born in Knowlton, Iowa had lived in Des Moines, Iowa several years.
Surviving are a sister Mrs. Andrew Whited of Creston, Iowa and two brothers, Leo Conley of Creston, Iowa and Lester Conley of Greenfield, Iowa.

Thomas Harley Conley was on the Creston Iowa Police force.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

205. Lester Conley was born on 13 Sep 1908 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 6 May 1981 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa. He never married and had no children.

General Notes: Obituary
Lester Conley, Creston, Iowa May 6, 1981
Lester G. Conley, 72, of Rt. 2 Creston, Iowa died Thursday at 2:35 pm of a heart attack at Greater Community Hospital, Creston, Iowa.
Funeral services for Mr. Conley will be at 1 pm Sat. at the Coen-Beaty Funeral Home with Rev. Charles C. Muller of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Knowlton Cemetery near Diagonal.
Mr. Conley was born Sept 13, 1908 in Knowlton, Iowa to George and Anna (Blakesley) Conley. He never married.
He was a retired farmhand and lived all his life in Ringgold and Union Counties (Iowa). Several years at the Union County Home.
Surviving relatives include nieces and nephews including Lyle and Cecil Whited. He was preceded in death by his parents and ten brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were Weldon Swigart, Alvin Davenport, Dwight O'Riley and Sam Beaty.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

206. Coyd A Conley was born on 22 Aug 1882 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 31 Oct 1943 in Brown County, South Dakota at age 61.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

Coyd married Eva Grace Wilson. Eva was born about 1881 in Iowa and died after 1920.

Coyd next married Hilda Evelina Iijana. Hilda was born on 27 Dec 1891 in Brown County, South Dakota and died in Oct 1974 in South Dakota at age 82.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

+ 365 M i. Gerald L Conley was born about 1905 in Iowa and died before 1920.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

208. Clyde L Conley was born in May 1884 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 30 Sep 1937 in Itasca County, Minnesota at age 53.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

Source of Death: Social Security Death Index, cerificate #1937-MN-006310

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

+ 374 M iv. Blaine Leroy Conley was born on 27 Dec 1914 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 22 Jun 1983 in Itasca County, Minnesota at age 68.

+ 376 M vi. Chant Conley was born about 1918 and died on 30 Aug 1937 about age 19.

209. Mackendry S Conley was born in Oct 1886 in Iowa and died on 13 Feb 1936 in Marshall County, South Dakota at age 49.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Source of Death: South Dakota Death Index 1905-1955, Certificate #167735, Marshall County, page 139

210. Orpha Conley was born in May 1889 in Iowa and died on 24 May 1943 in Upshur County, Texas at age 54.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source of Death: Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

Orpha married John H Mahon "Jack". John was born on 23 Dec 1884 in Iowa and died on 7 Nov 1959 in Upsure County, Texas at age 74.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

+ 377 F i. Dorothy Mahon was born on 24 Mar 1916 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah and died on 7 Sep 1969 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas at age 53.

211. Lambert Conley was born on 12 Aug 1894 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 20 Mar 1948 in Cass County, Minnesota at age 53.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1910 Federal Census, Creston Ward 4, Union County, Iowa
Source of Death: Minnesota Death index, Cass County, Cert #1948-MN-0022286
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1910 Federal Census, Creston Ward 4, Union County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Died in childhood.
Source: 1910 Federal Census, Creston Ward 4, Union County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

215. Orville Fenton Conley was born on 27 Aug 1907 in Iowa and died on 28 Jan 1960 in Itasca County, Minnesota at age 52.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1910 Federal Census, Creston Ward 4, Union County, Iowa
Source of Death: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Minneapolis, Minnesota, record #1424662

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Minnesota Birth Index of Son Paul Phillip Conley, 8 Aug 1942

216. Cleo M Conley was born on 28 Mar 1905 in Iowa and died on 29 Mar 1974 in Ramsey County, Minnesota at age 69.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1910 Federal Census, Creston Ward 4, Union County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

217. Bement Barthomew Ruby "Mint" was born on 7 Jan 1875 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 25 Jun 1939 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 64, and was buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Diagonal, Ringold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 469, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Might have been born 7 Nov 1875
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Bement married Anna Belle Crocker on 21 Dec 1898 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Anna was born on 30 Jan 1873 and died on 2 May 1905 at age 32.

Bement next married Winnie Alice Loe Hogue on 22 Nov 1906 in Independence, Missouri. Winnie was born on 22 May 1877 in Kinderhook, Illinois, died on 11 Dec 1950 in Chariton, Iowa at age 73, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 395 F vi. Margaret Maxine Ruby was born on 3 Apr 1920 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 598, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Lula married Samuel Franklin Ruby, son of Barthalomew Ruby and Viola E Work, on 7 Dec 1900 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Samuel was born in 1876 and died on 6 Dec 1949 at age 73.

General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 598, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

220. Fannie Ruby was born on 6 Aug 1880, died on 30 Oct 1940 at age 60, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

Fannie married George Kessler. George was born in 1878 and died in 1952 at age 74.

Chauncy married Floy D Kessler. Floy was born on 3 Oct 1883 and died on 8 Nov 1972 at age 89.

223. Edna Ruby was born on 28 Aug 1889, died on 3 Nov 1976 at age 87, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Josephine S Rand
Josephine S Ruby
Social Security #: 513201097
Sex: Female
Birth Date: 5 Sep 1892
Birthplace: Iowa
Death Date: 30 Dec 1980
Death Place: Ventura
Mother's Maiden Name: Conley
Father's Surname: Ruby

Source Citation: Place: Ventura; Date: 30 Dec 1980; Social Security: 513201097

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Social Security Death Index
Stella Watts
SSN: 478-14-0081
Last reisdence: 50833 Bedford, Taylor, Iowa
Born 9 July 1888 (?)
Died June 1966

Estella married Charles Watts, son of George William Watts and Evaline Reynolds, on 19 Nov 1903. The marriage ended in divorce. Charles was born on 16 Oct 1877 and died on 12 Dec 1959 at age 82.

+ 405 F ii. Lois Irene Watts was born on 13 Sep 1916 and died in 1987 at age 71.

+ 407 F iv. Thelma Watts was born on 9 Mar 1913 and died on 8 Nov 1945 at age 32.

Estella next married Charles Watts, son of George William Watts and Evaline Reynolds. Charles was born on 16 Oct 1877 and died on 12 Dec 1959 at age 82.

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Nellie died at age 16 years

Source: 1900 Federal Census
Nellie Conley living in Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa age 14
Born in Iowa June 1885
White, female, daughter.
Father born in Indiana
Mother's name Adaline, born Iowa
Children of Adeline
Nellie age 14
Stella age 12
Edie age 7

232. Olena Conley was born on 6 Jan 1892, died on 4 Sep 1965 at age 73, and was buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

234. Florence M Conley "Flossie" was born on 19 Jul 1899 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 19 Oct 1931 at age 32, and was buried in Lorimor Cemetery, Union County, Iowa.

235. Doyle Clark Conley was born on 11 Dec 1901 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, died on 3 May 1981 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 79, and was buried on 5 May 1981 in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Roll 684, Page 94, Enumeration District: 4; Image: 286.0

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa OBITUARY
Doyle Conley, Creston
Doyle Clark Conley, 79, of 707 South Pine Street in Creston died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at his home here.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Coen-Beaty Funeral home with Dr . John A. Smith, RLDS, in charge of burial in Graceland Cemetery here. A memorial has been established for the family.
Born Dec. 11, 1901 at Shannon City, he was the son of Duella Conley and Abagail Blakesly Conley. On May 23, 1935 he was married to Edith Rosenow at Maryville, Mo. and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Richard and Dean, both of Creston; and three daughters, Mrs. Ron (Shirley) Van Ackern of Plattsmouth, Nebr., Mrs. C.A. (Beverly) Good and Mrs. John (Vickie) Smith, both of Creston. Fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive while he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.
Moving to Creston at age 11, he had been a resident ever since and was a carpenter by trade, retiring in 1963. He had been baptized in the Methodist Church. (Source: The News Advertiser, Creston Iowa, 4 May 1981)

Doyle married Sylvia Sebrook. The marriage ended in divorce. Sylvia was born in Iowa.

General Notes: Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Roll 684, Page 94, Enumeration District: 4; Image: 286.0

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Doyle next married Edith Rosenow on 23 May 1935 in Maryville Nodaway County, Missouri. Edith was born on 21 Apr 1917 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, died on 13 Feb 2002 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 84, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary:

Creston, Iowa, February 14, 2002
Edith Conley, 84 of Creston, Iowa, died February 13, 2002 at Greater Community hospital in Creston.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday February 16, at the Graceland Cemetery Chapel in Creston. The Rev Barbara Zimmerman pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
There is open visitation from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Coen-Beaty-Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St. Creston, Iowa.
A Memorial has been established in her name.
Mrs. Conley, daughter of Mary (Falcke) and Richard Rosenow, was born april 21, 1917, in Creston, Iowa. She graduated from Creston High School.
On May 23, 1935, she married Doyle Conley in Maryville, Missouri. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Creston.
She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Creston, Iowa.
Survivors include a son Dean (wife Lou) Conley of Nevenville, Iowa, three daughters, Shirley (husband Ron) Van Ackern of Mission, Texas and Beverly (husband C.A.) Good and Vickie (husband John Smith all of Creston; a sister Charlotte Mercer of Des Moines, Iowa, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and nine great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, in 1981; two sisters, Bernice Keller, and Ruby Rosenow; two brothers, Robert and Arthur Rosenow; and a son, Richard "Sonny" Conley.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

236. Lela Darlene Conley was born on 23 Sep 1904, died on 29 Apr 1976 at age 71, and was buried in Lorimor Cemetery, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Roll 684, Page 10A, Enumeration District: 4; Image: 288.0

Source: Iowa State Census 1836, 1885, 1895,1905,1915,1925 as well as various special censused from 1836-1897

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Lela married Arthur Frey, son of Otto Frey and Stella McCauley. Arthur was born on 2 Jul 1905, died on 14 Apr 1971 at age 65, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

+ 422 M ii. Raymond L Frey was born on 27 Jul 1926, died on 5 May 1953 at age 26, and was buried in Lorimor Cemetery, Union County, Iowa.

237. Dale Glenn Conley was born on 30 Apr 1906 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 7 Oct 1970 at age 64, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

238. Vera E Conley was born on 24 Nov 1909, died on 7 Oct 1970 at age 60, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

239. Dwight Conley was born on 1 Jan 1914, died on 6 Nov 1975 at age 61, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

241. Voyal Ward Conley was born on 20 May 1907 in Iowa and died on 28 Nov 1964 in Iowa at age 57.

Voyal married Velma Chute in 1932 in Missouri. The marriage ended in divorce. Velma was born about 1913 in Iowa.

246. James Orville Conley was born on 2 Nov 1922, died on 8 Dec 1981 at age 59, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary:
Creston News Advertiser 7 Jan 1982
Orville James Conley
Orville James Conley was born on Nov 26, 1922 in Creston, Iowa to James Clippinger and Lulu Vance Conley.
He was the seventh of eight children; four sisters, Verna L, Iva L, Ruth and Goldie, Three brothers; Voyal W, Lloyd W and Donald E. along with them parents they all preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife Betty Jean Smith Conley Three children Maxum (Butch) David and Donna four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He served for four full terms in the Army in Europe during WWII receiving several Honors.
Orville was in the Concrete business with his brother Lloyd for over twenty five years. During that time hey did many jobs around Creston, Iowa including paving at Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Iowa. He took over the business in 1973 after Lloyd passed away. He continued doing many more jobs around Creston and other towns with the help of his two sons. In his spare time he enjoyed remodeling his home for his wife before his stroke in Aug of 1978. For these years he struggled form being paralyzed & decided he couldn't work and support his family. He didn't want to be a burden.
He was finally at peace on the morning of Dec 8, 1981 at Greater Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Coers-Beaty funeral home with Rev Hoag officiating. He was laid to rest beside one brother and his parents in Graceland Cemetery on Dec 11, 1981.
A funeral for Orville Conley, 69, who died Tuesday was held at 2:00 pm today Dec 11, 1981 at the Coer-Beaty funeral home with Rev Norman E Hoag officiating. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. active pallbearers were Wendall Dunn, Jerry Graham, Max Johns, Max Richards, Danny William, and Tom Loudon. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Bianes, Doug Graham, Cleave Turner and Martin Scaddan. Organist Jean Schnolls Played "Constantly Abiding " The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace"

Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa

247. Donald Eugene Conley was born on 4 Apr 1925, died on 9 Aug 1966 at age 41, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

Fifth Generation

264. Clyde Albert Conley was born on 7 Jun 1906 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, died on 23 Jun 1997 in Selah, Yakima County, Washington at age 91, and was buried on 25 Jun 1997 in West Hills Memorial Park, Yakima County, Washington.

General Notes: Clyde Albert Conley (verbal)
His mother died when he was 18 years old.

Clyde Conley said at age 4 or 5 he mentioned there were raisins in the gravy (flys) he was sent outside.

Clyde Albert Conley went to Selah Washington in 1934 where he worked in the West Dependable Grocery store and after that in the Hardware store. During WW II, he managed a grocery store for Robert Lince (Jim's Market) while Robert Lince was in the war. Clyde later owned a grocery of his own, Clyde's Market, in Selah Washington, which Robert Lince purchased from Clyde several years later.

Clyde was Selah City Clerk for a number of years and served on the Selah City Council from 1953 to 1972. Clyde also served on the Selah Chamber of Commerce and was president of that organization in the late 1930's. Clyde started the Chamber's Crab Feed in 1936 and it is still (1996) an annual event. Clyde served on the Fire District Board as secretary for several years and served on the Yakima Valley Fire District Board.

Clyde was Treasurer of his church, Selah Church of Christ. Clyde was also active in the Selah Lions Club and held almost every office in the organization, including president thru out the years.

Clyde and wife Alta Fravel Conley and baby daughter, Shirley, lived with Lora and Erwin Knowles on their ranch near Benton City, Washington in 1933. He worked for board & room, living in the 1 room cabin that Phillip Bachler had lived in years earlier, and at the same time rode a horse to Whitstrand, Washington and worked on the Deshayne Ranch for 50 cents a day.

We have a copy of Clyde Albert Conley's discharge from the National Guard, dated 10 November 1928. His address at the time was 7344 31st SW, Seattle, Washington.

We have a copy of a "Promotion Certificate" from the primary department to the Junior department of the First Christian Church, Waitsburg, Washington, dated 26 September 1915. (The church is still there in 1994)

CONLEY RETIRES FROM FIRE DISTRICT #2

It is very frequently the people behind the scenes, those that just keep things moving , are the silent majority that really gets things done, quietly and with persistence. Clyde Conley is one of those people. Clyde Conley retired from the position of Secretary of Fire District #2, Dec. 31, 1990, but his actual retirement date was February of 1989. On the date of his retirement in February of 1989, he was asked to stay on for the sake of continuity, so he did. Upon his retirement, he had spent 34 years as the secretary of Fire District #2. While doing this public Job, Conley was also serving as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. During his tenure, Conley had to prepare minutes of each meeting and see to it that copies of the minutes went to each of the three fire commissioners, a job that entailed a large amount of detail and bookkeeping. Conley also had to keep fire commissioners informed of previous matters that would have an influence on the decisions that they were making. He was responsible for having the paperwork and accounting ready for auditors and he also had to be aware of annexations and annexation policies and how they would affect the workings of the fire district Fire Chief, John Soden, recalls that Conley never missed a meeting. "He was always attentive, and kept good minutes," Soden said. "He showed a definite concern and interest for the people of Fire District #2." Throughout Conley's time as the secretary, fire district grew . It was incorporated with the City of Selah on Sept 26, 1966, and later incorporations included East Selah, Lower Wenas and Upper Wenas. Each time a new area of responsibility was added , Conley's responsibilities grew. Conley had to be aware of the various types of roads and whether access of specific types of fire fighting vehicles would be possible. All problems had to be anticipated. When Conley started as the secretary, the three fire commissioners were Axel Samuelson, Ed Brown and William Dowdy. Clyde Conley is now (1991) 85 years old, and can, at last, turn the wheel over to someone else. Carl North, firefighter and high-school teacher, is the new secretary of Fire District #2. Conley lives in retirement in Selah. (Source : Yakima Herald, 1991)

GETS BEAR STORY OUT OF DEER HUNT

Clyde Conley shot a nice two-point buck far up in the Wenas on Sunday and he almost got a bear in what he terms the hard way, The bear, probably frightened by hunters, came tearing down the ridge on which Clyde was walking. There was not much room to pass so Clyde let out a husky yell and the bear swerved to the side. About that time Larry Tyrrell got in a good shot and bruin rolled to the bottom of the small canyon and two more shots failed to stop him. Clyde sheepishly reported that Bobby Dubuque, who was in the party, also ran. (Selah news paper, sometime in the 1940's)

OBITUARY

CLYDE ALBERT CONLEY

Clyde Albert Conley, 91, Selah, Wa., died Monday June 23, 1997 at Selah Convalescent Center. He was born June 7, 1906 in Lincoln, Nebraska to James Albert Conley and Clara May (Burkhart) Conley. When Clyde was 6 years old, the family moved to Waitsburg, Wa. and then when 12 years old moved to Prosser, Wa. At age 18 he moved to Puyallup, Wa. where his mother died. Clyde graduated from high school in Puyallup, Wa. in 1925.
Clyde sought out and found Alta Fravel that he had met in Prosser, Wa. when he was 12 years old. Clyde Conley and Alta Fravel were married in Seattle, Wa. February 16, 1929 and lived in Seattle, Wa. a short time before moving to the Prosser and Benton City area. While in Prosser, Wa., their first child was born on June 26, 1931, Shirley Anne. Clyde and Alta moved to Yakima, Wa., in 1934, where their second child was born on April 29, 1934, Donald Richard . Clyde and Alta and family moved to Selah, Wa. shortly after the birth of their son in 1934 and have lived there ever since.
In Selah Clyde managed the West Dependable Grocery Store and then worked in the hardware store. During WWII Clyde managed Jim's Market for Robert Lince and later owned Clyde's Market. He was also a bookkeeper and dispatcher for McPherson Trucking.
Clyde was actively involved in his community. He was City Clerk for a number of years, served on the City Council for 19 years. He was on the Selah Chamber of Commerce, including the office of president in the late 1930's. He started the Chamber's Crab Feed in 1936 which is still an annual event. For his 34 years of service as secretary on the Fire District Board , a meeting room at the new fire station was named in his honor. He was an active member of the Selah Lions Club, holding every office including president. Clyde was a beloved member of the Christian Church at Selah serving there as an elder and treasurer.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 68 years Alta Conley of Selah; Daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Eli Reyna of East Selah, Wa., son and daughter-in-law, Don and Scharmal Conley of Kennewick, Wa., 2 nieces Abbie Shaw and Mary Lou Foresman, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many grandnieces and grandnephews, and he was affectionately called "Grandpa Clyde" by many, many other children who adopted him as their own.
Clyde Conley was buried June 25, 1997 at West Hills Memorial Park, Yakima, Wa., Shaw and Sons Funeral Home in charge.

Clyde married Alta Leverta Fravel, daughter of John Henry Fravel and Lilly May Carroll, on 16 Feb 1929 in Seattle, King County, Washington. Alta was born on 19 Aug 1906 in Gypsum, Colorado, died on 25 Jan 2001 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington at age 94, and was buried on 29 Jan 2001 in West Hills Memorial Park, Yakima County, Washington. The cause of her death was Heart Failure.

General Notes: Source: Alta Fravel Conley (Verbal)

She was born in a log cabin in Gypsum, Colorado.
At age 2 (1908), she lived in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Alta's sister Mable named her.
When Alta was 11 yrs old she lived five miles out of St Peter, Minn for 2 years.
She was living near St. Peter, Minn. when World War I ended. (1918)
Alta Fravel said when she was a kid, she used to roller skate to the Capital Building in Lincoln, Nebraska.
As a young girl, Alta took Ballet lessons and rode horses.
William Jennings Bryant's home was across the street from the school she attended. Alta's brother Ray got hit in the mouth and knocked out with a ball bat. He was laid on the porch of William Jennings Bryant's home until he came to.
Alta believes her mother and father may have lived in Waco, Nebraska in the early years.

Alta and her brothers, Glen & Charlie Fravel lived in Prosser Washington for 3 years (1919), then moved to Portland, Oregon.

Moving from city to city, Alta only went to the 8th grade in school. Her new teachers would place her back when she moved to her new school. Alta and her family lived in Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska and Washington. Living in a number of cities in each of these states.

1929:
Address of Alta Fravel Conley and her husband Clyde was, 7344 31st Ave. S.W. Seattle, Washington

Bickleton, Washington, 8 June 1991,
Alta met the Granddaughter of Mary Magdalene Worley Jordon Carroll,
Alta's widowed grandfather Edward B. Carroll married Mary M. Worley Jordon in 1910.
The grandaughter told Alta he was a nice man. The two ladies had a nice visit.

OBITUARY

ALTA L. CONLEY

YAKIMA - Alta L. Conley went home to the loving arms of her Lord, Thursday January 25, 2001 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Alta was born in Gypsum, Colorado, August 19, 1906 to John H. and Lilly M. (Carroll) Fravel and moved to Washington when she was a young girl. She married Clyde on February 16, 1929 in Seattle, and moved back to the Yakima area in 1933. Alta was a very loving mother and friend. She was "Grandma Alta" to every child she met. Alta raised her family in Selah and was a long time, active member of the Christian Church of Selah.
Alta's survivors include her daughter Shirley Reyna, and husband Eli, of Yakima; son Don and his wife Scharmal, of Kennewick; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Alta was preceded in death by her husband Clyde, and her parents, five brothers and one sister.
Graveside services will be Monday January 29, 2001 at 2:00 pm at West Hills Memorial Park. Visitation can be made Sunday from noon to 1 pm . Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors are entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the New Hope Christian Church building fund care of Shaw and Sons.

265. Agnes May Conley was born on 25 Jan 1908 in Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska, died on 22 Dec 1984 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico at age 76, and was buried in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

Agnes married Robert Emmett Barbee, son of Robert E Lee Barbee and Mary Alice Barbee, on 2 Mar 1924 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington. The marriage ended in divorce. Robert was born on 5 May 1899 in St Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, died on 5 Sep 1956 in Seattle, King County, Washington at age 57, and was buried in Arthur Wright Cr., Seattle, King County, Washington.

Marriage Notes: Source: Vol 2, pg 283, cert #1364, Benton County, Washington marriage records.

Agnes next married James Chadwick, son of James Chadwick and Emma Oakley, on 7 Oct 1933 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. James was born on 16 Nov 1901 in Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent, England, died on 14 Nov 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia at age 83, and was buried in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

General Notes: Sometime shortly after James was born, Emma Chadwick passed on with a sickness called at the time "Sour Breast milk" which I believe was really Breast Cancer. Shortly after that, James Chadwick was given to some people called Goodwin because his father couldn't take of 5 kids (James had three brothers and one sister, all older than he was). The Goodwins were "foster parents" for James. They brought James to the U.S. as their son and he entered the U.S. as a Goodwin, not a Chadwick. When he was about 11 years old, he found some letters in the Goodwin household from his "real" father and confronted the Goodwins. A Verbal battle ensued and James left the house never to return and changed his name back to Chadwick. Source: John Thomas Chadwick, 17 Mar 2000.

+ 434 M ii. William Chadwick was born on 12 Oct 1935 in Graylands, Washington and died on 8 Dec 1980 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California at age 45.

General Notes: Source: 1920 US Federal Census, Havelock, Lancaster County, Nebraska, Enumeration Dist 46, Ward 1, taken 8 Jan 1920

269. Grace Mae Hart was born on 2 Feb 1899 in Lexington, Scott County, Indiana and died on 19 Apr 1958 in Danville, Vermillion County, Indiana at age 59.

Grace married Cleveland Hendrix Grigsby about 1924. Cleveland was born in Jul 1884 in Mercer County, Kentucky and died on 17 Jul 1934 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois at age 50.

+ 437 F i. Marjorie June Grigsby was born on 22 Feb 1925 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois and died on 6 Jun 2000 in Oakland, Coles County, Illinois at age 75.

270. Clarence Ezra Hart was born on 13 Jul 1905 in Waverly, Nebraska and died on 21 Jul 1989 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 84.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

271. Jessie Martin Hart was born on 28 Apr 1908 in Waverly, Nebraska and died on 22 Jan 1934 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 25.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley
Another source for Jesse Martin birth is 1909

Jessie married Estelle Davis on 25 Dec 1929 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. Estelle was born on 11 Nov 1910 in Illinois and died on 5 Oct 1955 in Lancaster, California at age 44.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

273. Ivan Hart was born on 22 Sep 1913 in Waverly, Nebraska and died in Jun 1986 in Marrietta, Illinois at age 72.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Ancestry.Com
Barrie Family Tree-Isaac Luther Hart family
Grace Mae dob 1899
Ivan Pearl dob 1902
Clarence Ezra dob 1905
Julia Ora dob 1907-dod 1994
Jesse Martin dob 1909
Alta Ann dob 1911
Roy Alvlin dob 1921-1978

275. Herbert Hart was born about 1920 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois and died in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

276. Roy Alvin. Hart was born on 2 May 1921 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois and died in Mar 1978 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois at age 56.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

278. Etta Marie Melkus was born on 20 May 1909 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska and died on 2 Jun 1985 at age 76.

Etta married Claude I McClain. Claude was born on 4 May 1908 and died on 27 Sep 1944 at age 36.

279. Myrtle Mae Mahon was born on 17 Sep 1895 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 16 Feb 1977 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 81, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary:

M Willets dies at 81, Feb 16, 1977
Creston Advertiser, Creston, Iowa.
Mrs Myrtle Mae Willets, 81, Creston, Iowa died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday at the Creston Manor Nursing Home. She had entered the nursing home in January, 1975. Her home before entering the nursing home had been at 603 South Poplar Street.
Her funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church Rev. Lester Pearson, the pastor, officiated. Music was by Mrs. Marion Stewart, organist and Kathy Mercer who sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art".
Casket bearers were Orval Jackson, Everett Willets, Lowell Willets, Charles Jackson, John Willets and Larry Willets.
Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. The Keating_Lindsey Funeral Home was in charge of the service.
Her family said a memorial has been established for the First Christian Church of which she was a member.
Myrtle Mae Mahon was born in Knowlton, Iowa, in Ringgold County, September 17, 1895. She was the daughter of John and Ardilla Conley Mahon. She moved to Creston when she was a small child land all her life was spent in Ringgold and Union Counties.
She was married at Maryville, Missouri, February 1, 1923 to Ernest E. Willets, who preceded her in death March 15, 1973.
Mrs. Willets is survived by five sons; Everett Willets, Lowell Willets, and John Willets, and Walter Jackson all of Creston, Iowa, and Orval Jackson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wright of Creston, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a stepson. Mrs. Willets was a member of the Birthday Pals Club.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa

Myrtle married Ernest E Willets on 1 Feb 1923 in Maryville Nodaway County, Missouri.

280. Cecil Claude Conley was born on 7 Nov 1909 in Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 27 Aug 1981 at age 71, and was buried in Afton, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Cecil Claude Conley died in California, cremated there and ashes flown back to Iowa for buria l.

281. Alta Lenore Conley was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, died on 24 Aug 1995 in Afton, Union County, Iowa at age 88, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Afton, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Alta Lenore Conley worked for 20 years in physical Therapy department at St. Joseph Hospita l in Omaha, Nebraska. She is bured next to Louis Cheers. SS #480-16-1351

Alta married Louis J Cheers on 6 Aug 1927 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Louis was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Afton, Union County, Iowa.

282. Vesta Maxine Keller Conley was born on 26 Mar 1919 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 2 Sep 2001 at age 82.

General Notes: Vesta Maxine Keller Conley was born out of wedlock to Cora Belle Keller. Her birth father was Orlo Stahl. She was 10 months old when Cora Belle Keller married Thomas Hartford Conley . (Source: Betty Lou Dugan Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa)

Vesta Maxiene SMITH was born March 26, 1919. She was the daughter of Cora KELLER CONLEY BYERLY. She grew up in Knowlton, Iowa.

She spent most of her years in the Diagonal and Mount Ayr, Iowa area, except all but about five years when she lived in Oregon.

On September 10, 1936, she married Cecil J. SMITH. To this union 12 children were born.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Cecil E. SMITH and wife Dorothy of Clearfield, Iowa, Betty Jean SCHNACKENBERG and husband Myron of Diagonal, Irene AYRES and husband Bud of Mount Ayr, daughter-in-law Terri SMITH of Winterhaven, California, Phyllis CREGEEN and husband Dale of Rockford, Illinois, Jerry SMITH and wife Robin of Utica, Missouri, Barb STRANGE and husband Bob of Mount Ayr, Gary SMITH and wife Brenda of Diagonal, John SMITH of Yuma, Arizona, Roxie FLETCHER and husband Charlie of Diagonal. Also she will be sadly missed by her 33 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister Retha HERROLD of Diagonal; brothers, Donald CONLEY and wife Pauline of Kansas City, Missouri, and Ronnie CONLEY and wife Betty of Mount Ayr; and numerous other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil SMITH; mother Cora BYERLY; infant twin sons, Dee and Lee SMITH; son Richard SMITH; grandsons, Kenneth CARSON and John COVERDELL; sister Marjorie PRUITT; brother Gilbert Gail CONLEY; and brothers-in-law, Jr. PRUITT and Vincent HERROLD; and son-in-law Leonard WATTS.

Funeral services were held September 7, 2001 at the United Church of Diagonal in Diagonal, with Pastor Karen GARRISON officiating. Providing music were Margaret BICKERS and Mary TRULLINGER. Casket bearers were Steve SOBOTKA, Bob SOBOTKA, Mike SOBOTKA, Robert GRACE, Scotty YOUNG and Dave ZOLLMAN. Honorary casket bearers were her many grandchildren.

Vesta was laid to rest in the Knowlton [Centenary] Cemetery, Knowlton. Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.

SOURCE: genealogybuff.com

Vesta married Cecil Joseph Smith, son of John Wesley Smith and Blanche Lavina Hammond, on 10 Sep 1936. Cecil was born on 26 Mar 1909 in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, died on 26 May 1985 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 76, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 445 M iv. Richard Wayne Smith was born on 18 Sep 1944 and died on 28 Aug 2000 at age 55.

283. Gilbert Gail Conley was born on 29 Jun 1921 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 20 Sep 1921 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

284. Retha Marrie Conley was born on 3 Mar 1923 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 13 Feb 2011 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 87, and was buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Ronald and Betty Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa

Born: March 3, 1923
Died: February 13, 2011 Obituary
Location: Mt Ayr, Iowa Retha Conley Herrold
Retha Marrie Conley was born March 3, 1923 to Cora Belle Keller and Thomas Hartford Conley, at home, northwest of Knowlton moving into Knowlton when she was three weeks old. She was welcomed into the family by a sister, Vesta Maxine, The family later welcomed Gilbert Gail, who died in infancy, Donald Everett, Marjorie Geraldine and Ronald Lee.
Retha graduated from the Diagonal High School with her brother, Donald; both graduated in the same class. Retha worked at Henry Field Nursery in Shenandoah for nine years; at Places Store in Mount Ayr for two years; and the Mount Ayr Cap Factory; she baby sat with a host of children-being with the Jack Taylor family for six years and seeing three of them start school.
She enjoyed attending church in Diagonal and the quilting sessions with the women of the church.
On September 22, 1982 she married Vincent Wesley Herrold at the home of his sister and brother in law, Ruth and Chris Didricksen near Gravity. Together they enjoyed the farm life until his death on June 2, 2000 at the age of 77 years. On April 23, 2006 she purchased a home in Mount Ayr where she lived until entering the Mount Ayr Health Care Center on November 3, 2010.
Retha passed away at the Health Care Center on February 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent; her mother Cora Belle Conley Byerly; her father Thomas Hartford Conley; step father Claude Byerly; her sisters Vesta Maxine and Marjorie Geraldine; and her brother Donald Everett.
Retha is survived by her brother Ronald Lee Conley and wife Betty of Mount Ayr; a sister in law Ruth Dickersen of Gravity; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial fund has been established in her name to be decided later.
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home
Mount Ayr, Iowa

285. Donald Everett Conley was born on 27 Sep 1925 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 27 Jun 2003 at age 77, and was buried in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.

Donald married Pauline Gertruce Phillips on 17 Mar 1952. Pauline was born on 17 Dec 1926 and died on 2 Mar 2002 at age 75.

Ronald married Betty Lou Dugan, daughter of Leland Eugene Dugan and Mary Ellen Hayes.

+ 469 M v. William Max Campbell was born on 30 Aug 1925 in Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado and died on 16 Aug 1958 in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming at age 32.

Raymond next married Bertha McCalmet on 28 Oct 1927 in Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania. Bertha was born on 27 May 1894 and died on 8 Jan 1968 in Brush, Morgan County, Colorado at age 73.

297. Dean Donald Frazee was born on 11 Mar 1908 in Iowa and died on 1 Jun 1970 at age 62.

General Notes: The 1910 census of Pine City, MN shows George A. Frazee at the age of 46 (a contradiction with his obituary - he should have been 59) as laborer on a farm. He was born in Ohio of parents born in Ohio. Lydia J. is 36, born in IA of parents born in IA and KY. They have been married 19 years and have had 8 children, 8 living (another contradiction - there are 9 children listed in the census). Elsie is 18, Leona is 16, Florence is 15, Herman is 12 and Grace is 9. These children are all born in IA. Bert is 8 and Willie is 7 having been born in NE. Then Lucille is 4 and Dean is 2 having been born in IA.

The 1920 census of Tingley shows George Frazer at the age of 69 as a general laborer. He is born in OH of parents born in the United States. Ruby is 48 born in IA of parents born in OH and IA. She is shown as a washerwoman in her own home. Bert is 15 born in NE, Dean is 11 and Lucille is 13 both born in IA, George is 8 born in MN and Anna is 3 years and 4 months born in IA.

Birth and death date and burial location is taken from the Find a Grave website which included a photo of the headstone shared with his wife. This index gives his middle initial as W, but it definitely is a D on the tombstone.
Inscription: Dean D Frazee Mar. 11, 1908 Jun. 1, 1970
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Section E Lot 216 Grave 1
Created by: FLH Record added: Jan 15, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 17453710

More About Dean Donald Frazee:
Burial: Aft. 6/01/1970, Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union Co., IA, USA
Census 1: 1910, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, USA Roll T624_711, Page 9A, Enum Dist 125
Census 2: 1920, Tingley, Ringgold Co, IA Roll T625_511, p. 2B, Enum Dist 133

1930 United States Federal Census
Name:Dean Frazie
Home in 1930:Field, St Louis, Minnesota
Age:22
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1908
Relation to Head of House:Son
Father's Name:George A married at 38 born OH of OH parents
Mother's Name: Lyda married at 18 born IA of IA parents no occupation for parents, boys are laborers at odd jobs born in IA
Race:White
Household Members:NameAge
George A Frazie78
Lyda Frazie58
Dean Frazie22
George Frazie19

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Field, St Louis, Minnesota; Roll 1128; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 27.0.

Frazee, George 1930 Field TShp, St. Louis Co., MN.jpg

Dean married Myrtle Mae Davis on 17 Aug 1932. Myrtle was born on 29 Nov 1908 in Illinois and died on 14 Jan 1995 in Iowa at age 86.

General Notes: 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Myrtle M Davis
Home in 1930: Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa
Age: 21 born in IL of IL parents
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Arthur E Mother's Name: Irene E
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur E Davis 45
Irene E Davis 40
Myrtle M Davis 21
William H Davis 17
Jean E Davis 14
Daisy M Davis 12
Donald N Davis 9
Keith A Davis 6
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll 680; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 482.0.

Birth and death date and burial location is taken from the Find a Grave website which included a photo of the headstone shared with Dean.
From Findagrave:
Myrtle M Frazee
Birth: Nov. 29, 1908 Death: Jan. 14, 1995
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Section E Lot 216 Grave 2
Created by: FLH Record added: Jan 15, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 17453712

Social Security Death Index
Name: Myrtle Frazee
SSN: 482-40-0741
Born: 29 Nov 1908 Died: 14 Jan 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (1953-1954)

More About Myrtle Mae Davis:
Burial 1: Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union Co., IA, USA
Burial 2: Aft. 1/15/1995, Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union Co., IA, USA

More About Dean Frazee and Myrtle Davis:
Marriage: 8/17/1932

+ 490 F i. Rejeana Mae Frazee was born on 22 Oct 1933 and died on 25 Sep 2001 at age 67.

+ 494 M v. John Arthur Frazee was born on 28 Jul 1949 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 10 Jun 1996 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan at age 46.

General Notes: he 1900 census of Jefferson, IA shows James C. Ruby as a farmer at 23 born 6/1876 in IA of IA parents. Mary is 22 born 3/1878 in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married for 3 years and have had 1 child, 1 living. Sophia is 2 born 9/1897 in IA.

The 1910 census of Rock Creek, MN shows Jim Ruby farming a general farm at the age of 33 born in IA of US and IL parents. Mary is 31 born in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married 13 years and have had 3 children, 3 living. Sophia is 2, Emma 6, both born in IA. Mamie is 1 year and 4 months born in MN.

The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

More About Sophia Ruby:
Census 1: 1900, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 3B, Enum Dist 104
Census 2: 1910, Rock Creek, Pine Co., MN Roll T624_711, p. 15A, Enum Dist 126
Census 3: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75

299. Emma Delores Ruby was born on 21 Feb 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 23 Jan 2001 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota at age 96.

General Notes: The 1910 census of Rock Creek, MN shows Jim Ruby farming a general farm at the age of 33 born in IA of US and IL parents. Mary is 31 born in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married 13 years and have had 3 children, 3 living. Sophia is 2, Emma 6, both born in IA. Mamie is 1 year and 4 months born in MN.

The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

The 1930 census of Pine City, MN shows Loring W. Ruby farming a truck farm at the age of 58 , widowed and born in IA of CT (?) parents. Housekeeping for him is his niece, Emma Ruby who is 26 and born in IA of IA and MO parents (James Calvin's daughter).

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Emma Delores Haug
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1904
Birth City: Creston [Iowa] Birth State or Country: Iowa
Death Date: 23 Jan 2001
Death County: Pine Death City: Pine City
Mother's Maiden Name: Roubinek
State File Number: 2001-MN-503417

Social Security Death Index
Name: Emma D. Haug
SSN: 469-14-8300
Last Residence: 55063 Pine City, Pine, MN
Born: 21 Feb 1904 (?) Died: 23 Jan 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)

More About Emma Delores Ruby:
Census 1: 1910, Rock Creek, Pine Co., MN Roll T624_711, p. 15A, Enum Dist 126
Census 2: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75
Census 3: 1930, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll 1112, p. 5B, Enum Dist 36

Notes for Otto M. Haug:

Emma married Otto M Haug 27 Sep1942 in Pine County, Minnesota. Otto was born on 19 Nov 1895 in Kenyon. Red Wing County, Minnesota and died in Feb 1976 at age 80.

General Notes: A WWI Draft Registration card signed 6/5/1917 shows Otto Haug as a farm laborer for his father, Martin Haug of Pine City. He is 21 born 11/19/1895 in Kenyon City, MN and single with medium height and build and light blue eyes and light hair.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Otto Haug
SSN: 473-22-6078
Last Residence: 55063 Pine City, Pine, MN
Born: 19 Nov 1895 Died: Feb 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Emma Ruby and Otto Haug:
From MOMS (Minnesota Official Marriage System):
Certificate No M-179-1942
Date of marriage 9/27/1942
Groom's name OTTO HAUG
Bride's name EMMA RUBY
Pine County

300. Mayme Carol Ruby was born on 28 Oct 1908 in Minnesota and died on 23 Feb 2003 at age 94.

General Notes: The 1910 census of Rock Creek, MN shows Jim Ruby farming a general farm at the age of 33 born in IA of US and IL parents. Mary is 31 born in MO of Bohemian parents. They have been married 13 years and have had 3 children, 3 living. Sophia is 2, Emma 6, both born in IA. Mamie is 1 year and 4 months born in MN.

The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

The 1930 census of Pine City, MN shows Mayme Ruby at 21 and Anna at 19. They are both born in MN of IA parents and working as salesladies in a general store. They live with their uncle Dick (Ulys) and Aunt Stella Ruby. The names are an addendum to the census.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Mayme C. Schwartzwald
SSN: 473-05-8552
Last Residence: 55063 Pine City, Pine, MN
Born: 28 Oct 1908 Died: 23 Feb 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Mayme Ruby and Arthur Biedermann:
It looks like Mayme and her sister Anna got married the same day:
From MOMS (Minnesota Official Marriage System):
Certificate No I-29-1930
Date of marriage 5/24/1930
Groom's name ARTHUR BIEDERMANN
Bride's name MAYME RUBY

More About Mayme Carol Ruby:
Name 2: Mamie Ruby
Census 1: 1910, Rock Creek, Pine Co., MN Roll T624_711, p. 15A, Enum Dist 126
Census 2: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75

Marriage Notes for Mayme Ruby and Walter Schwartzwald:
Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001
Name: Mayme C Biedermann
Birth Date: abt 1909 Age: 73
Spouse: Walter Schwartzwald
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1906 Spouse Age: 76
Marriage Date: 14 Jun 1982 Filing Location (County): Pine State: MN

More About Walter Schwartzwald and Mayme Ruby:
Marriage: 6/14/1982, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, USA

Mayme married Arthur Jacob Biedermann on 24 May 1930 in Pine County, Minnesota. Arthur was born in May 1897 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota and died on 15 Jun 1977 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota at age 80.

General Notes: Social Security Death Index
Name: Arthur Biedermann
SSN: 472-10-8364
Last Residence: 55063 Pine City, Pine, MN
Born: 5 May 1897 Died: Jun 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Mayme Ruby and Arthur Biedermann:
It looks like Mayme and her sister Anna got married the same day:
From MOMS (Minnesota Official Marriage System):
Certificate No I-29-1930
Date of marriage 5/24/1930
Groom's name ARTHUR BIEDERMANN
Bride's name MAYME RUBY

More About Arthur Biedermann and Mayme Ruby:
Marriage: 5/24/1930, Pine Co., MN, USA

Mayme next married Walter Schwartzwald on 14 Jun 1982 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota. Walter was born on 14 Dec 1906 and died on 19 Nov 1982 in Pine County, Minnesota at age 75.

General Notes: Social Security Death Index
Name: Walter Schwartzwald
SSN: 473-22-8091
Last Residence: 55063 Pine City, Pine, MN
Born: 14 Dec 1906
Last Benefit: 55063 Pine City, Pine, MN
Died: Nov 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Walter Schwartzwald
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1906 Death Date: 19 Nov 1982
Death County: Pine
Mother's Maiden Name: Braun
State File Number: 028885 Certificate Number: 028885
Certificate Year: 1982 Record Number: 2095262

From MN Historical Society Death Index:
SCHWARTZWALD, WALTER
Date of Birth: 14 Dec 1906
Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE
Mother Maiden Name: BRAUN
certid# 1982-MN-028885
Date of Death: 19 Nov 1982 County of Death: PINE

Marriage Notes for Mayme Ruby and Walter Schwartzwald:
Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001
Name: Mayme C Biedermann
Birth Date: abt 1909 Age: 73
Spouse: Walter Schwartzwald
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1906 Spouse Age: 76
Marriage Date: 14 Jun 1982 Filing Location (County): Pine State: MN

More About Walter Schwartzwald and Mayme Ruby:
Marriage: 6/14/1982, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, USA

General Notes: The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

The 1930 census of Pine City, MN shows Mayme Ruby at 21 and Anna at 19. They are both born in MN of IA parents and working as salesladies in a general store. They live with their uncle Dick (Ulys) and Aunt Stella Ruby. The names are an addendum to the census. Census is dated April 19.

An Anna Merle Ruby and Roy Oliver Sword bore Reita Marie Sword on 8/7/1935 in Pine Co., MN per the MN Birth Index.

More About Anna Merle Ruby:
Census 1: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75
Census 2: 1930, Pine City, Pine Co., MN Roll 1112, p. 14A, Enum Dist 37

Anna married Roy Oliver Sward on 24 May 1930 in Pine County, Minnesota. Roy was born on 15 Feb 1904 in Minnesota and died on 22 Sep 2000 in Pine County, Minnesota at age 96.

General Notes: 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Roy Sward
Home in 1930: Pine City, Pine, Minnesota
Age: 25 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1905
Relation to Head of House: Son
Parent's Name: Mathilda
Household Members: Name Age
Mathilda Sward 62 b. Sweden
Rudolph Sward 28
Roy Sward 25 b. MN father b. Sweden
Clarence Sward 21
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Pine City, Pine, Minnesota; Roll 1112; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 275.0.

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Roy Oliver Sward
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1904 Birth City: Pine City Twp.
Birth State or Country: Minnesota
Death Date: 22 Sep 2000 Death County: Pine Death City: Pine City
Mother's Maiden Name: Johnson
State File Number: 2000-MN-027367

Marriage Notes for Anna Ruby and Roy Sward:
It looks like Mayme and Anna got married the same day:
From MOMS (Minnesota Official Marriage System):
Certificate No I-26-1930
Date of marriage 5/24/1930
Groom's name ROY SWARD
Bride's name ANNA RUBY

302. Harland Lee Ruby was born on 12 Jan 1920 in Minnesota and died on 28 Apr 1992 in Ramsey County, Minnesota at age 72.

General Notes: From MN Historical Society Birth Index:
Ruby, Harlund Lee
Date of Birth: 12 Jan 1920
Mother Maiden Name: Robinek
certid# 1920-25028
County of Birth: Pine

The 1920 census of Pine City, MN shows James Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at the age of 43 born in IA of IA and KY parents. Mary is 42 born in MO of Bohemian parents. Sophia is 22 and Emma 15, both born in IA. Mamie is 11, Anna 9 and Harland newly born, all born in MN.

The 1930 census of Pine City, MN shows J. C. Ruby as a farmer on a general farm at 53 born in IA of IA and CT parents. Mary is 51 born in MO of Czechoslovakian parents. Harland is 10 born in MN. Also living with them is J. C.'s father-in-law, Joseph Roubinek at 80 born in Czechoslovakia.

MN Death Index shows Harland Lee Ruby born 1/12/1920 dying 4/28/1992 in Ramsey Co., MN with mother's maiden name of Roubinek. A Social Security Death Index on a card issued in MN has the same date information.

More About Harland Lee Ruby:
Census 1: 1920, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll T625_849, p. 18B, Enum Dist 75
Census 2: 1930, Pine City, Pine Co., MN, Roll 1112, p. 2A, Enum Dist 36

Harland married Dorothy Marie Haug. Dorothy was born on 19 Mar 1921 in Hennepin County, Minnesota and died after 1952.

General Notes: Source is the MN Birth Index for her daughter, 1935-2002.

From the MN Historical Society Birth Index:
Haug, Dorothy Marie
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1921
Mother Maiden Name: Eide
certid# DC-28233 County of Birth: Hennepin

303. Ada Ione Ruby was born on 30 Jul 1903 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10, Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of Kirkland, WA shows Floyd Erskine as a painter/decorator at 36 born in SD of Fr. Canadian and SD parents. Ada is 26 born in IA of IA parents. Floyd is 8, Richard 6, both born in OR. Dorothy is 5, Donald 4 and 1 month, Lola F. 2 and 11 months and Fred 1 and 11 months, all born in WA.

From an online tree: From email of H. Douglas Mahurin on May 3, 2002:
Ada Ione RUBY b. 30 Jul 1903 Diagonal, Ringgold Co., Iowa d. unk. She left her family of 5/6 children and husband in Oregon and is presumed dead. There has been investigators hired and she has never been found. Her children were put in an orphanage. Floyd and Frankie RUBY tried to get these children but the welfare dept. of that time would not let them have the children. I am not sure of all the details.

More About Ada Ione Ruby:
Census 1: 1910, School District 89, Meade, SD Roll T624_1485, p. 4B, Enum Dist 134
Census 2: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 3: 1930, Kirkland, King Co., WA Roll 2490, p. 6A, Enum Dist 397

Ada married Floyd Steven Erskine on 13 Sep 1920 in Fall River County, South Dakota. Floyd was born about 1894 in South Dakota and died on 17 Sep 1943 in Seattle, King County, Washington about age 49.

General Notes: Notes for Floyd Steven Erskine:
The 1930 census of Kirkland, WA shows Floyd Erskine as a painter/decorator at 36 born in SD of Fr. Canadian and SD parents. Ada is 26 born in IA of IA parents. Floyd is 8, Richard 6, both born in OR. Dorothy is 5, Donald 4 and 1 month, Lola F. 2 and 11 months and Fred 1 and 11 months, all born in WA.

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Floyd S Erskine
Date of Death: 17 Sep 1943 Place of Death: Seattle
Age: 47 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Certificate: 4425

More About Floyd Steven Erskine:
Census: 1930, Kirkland, King Co., WA Roll 2490, p. 6A, Enum Dist 397

Marriage Notes for Ada Ruby and Floyd Erskine:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Ada I Ruby
Age: 18
Spouse: Floyd S Erskine
Marriage Date: 13 Sep 1920 Marriage County: Fall River
County of Residence: Lawrence

More About Floyd Erskine and Ada Ruby:
Marriage: 9/13/1920, Fall River Co., SD, USA

+ 498 M i. Floyd Steven Erskine Jr was born on 26 Jul 1921 in Oregon and died on 14 Jul 1926 in Marion County, Oregon at age 4.

+ 499 M ii. Richard David Erskine was born on 15 Sep 1923 in Oregon and died on 20 Feb 1991 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington at age 67.

+ 500 F iii. Dorothy J Erskine was born on 29 Nov 1924 in Washington and died on 5 Aug 1990 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington at age 65.

+ 501 M iv. Donald Erskine was born about 1926 in Washington and died on 5 Jul 1995 about age 69.

+ 502 F v. Laverne F Erskine was born about 1927 in Washington and died on an unknown date.

304. Susie Ruby was born on 11 Nov 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 21 Nov 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.

305. Homer Harmon Ruby was born on 29 May 1906 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 10 Jul 1974 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota at age 68.

General Notes: Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fisher, Fremont, Iowa; Roll T623_433; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 54

The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

A WWI Draft Registration Card signed 9/12/1918 shows Floyd Walter Ruby of Spearfish at 36 born 3/2/1882. He is a farmer and references his mother Nancy Ruby of Diagonal, IA. He is married, of medium height and slender build with grey eyes and black hair.

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10, Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

More About Floyd Walter Ruby:
Census 1: 1885, Jefferson, Ringgold Co., IA State census Collection
Census 2: 1910, School District 89, Meade, SD Roll T624_1485, p. 4B, Enum Dist 134
Census 3: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 4: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Notes for Francis B. Wenner:
The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10, Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.
Notes for Homer Harmon Ruby:
An online family tree indicates he died in Ft. Meade Veteran's Hospital and is buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, Lawrence, SD. It also indicates they had 4 children, among them a Gayle born 2/9/1944.

The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

An online family tree indicates he died in Ft. Meade Veteran's Hospital and is buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, Lawrence, SD. It also indicates they had 4 children, among them a Gayle born 2/9/1944.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Homer Ruby
SSN: 504-01-5769
Last Residence: 57717 Belle Fourche, Butte, SD
Born: 29 May 1906 Died: Jul 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

Homer married Vera Mae Volz on 20 Oct 1937 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota. Vera was born on 28 Jul 1919 in Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota and died Unkown.

General Notes: Birth info is taken from family tree online. The online family trees indicate she had 3 children with Homer Ruby.

This is probably Vera in 1930 with her parents and siblings:
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vera M Volz
Home in 1930: Eagle, Hyde, South Dakota
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Ralph Mother's Name: Alice
Household Members: Name Age
Ralph Volz 39
Alice Volz 33
Vera M Volz 11
Lona M Volz 8
Hella M Volz 11/12
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Eagle, Hyde, South Dakota; Roll 2224; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 932.0.

Marriage Notes for Homer Ruby and Vera Volz:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Homer Harmon Ruby Age: 30
Spouse: Vera Mae Volz
Marriage Date: 20 Oct 1937 Marriage County: Lawrence
County of Residence: Lawrence
Post Office: Spearfish

More About Homer Ruby and Vera Volz:
Marriage: 10/20/1937, Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD, USA

306. Leo Arthur Ruby was born on 22 Dec 1907 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 23 Mar 1922 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 14.

307. Carmen Helen Ruby was born on 23 Jan 1910 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota and died on 8 Jul 1996 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington at age 86.

General Notes: An online family tree indicates she died in Good Samaritan Hospital. Another showed they had three children including Earl Harley Fairbanks, Jr. born 7/15/1932 in Spearfish. Burial: Fir Lane Memorial Park, Spanaway, Pierce Co., WA.

The 1910 census of School District 89, Meade Co., SD shows Floyd Ruby as a farmer at 28 born in IA of IA parents. Francis is 27 born in IA of IL and PA parents. They have been married for 8 years and she has had 5 children, 4 living. Ada is 6, Homer 4, Leo 2, all born in IA and Carman 3 months, born in SD. (NOTE: Carman is shown as a son and indexed as Garland.)

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10 (again shown as a son), Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Carmen H Fairbanks
Date of Death: 8 Jul 1996
Place of Death: Puyallup
Age: 86 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Residence: Pierce
SSN: 523-32-1524 Certificate: 020790

Social Security Death Index
Name: Carmen H. Fairbanks
SSN: 523-32-1524
Last Residence: 98338 Graham, Pierce, WA
Born: 23 Jan 1910 Died: 8 Jul 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

More About Carmen Helen Ruby:
Name 2: Carman H. Ruby
Census 1: 1910, School District 89, Meade, SD Roll T624_1485, p. 4B, Enum Dist 134
Census 2: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B

Marriage Date: 8 Jul 1929 Marriage County: Butte
County of Residence: Lawrence
Post Office: Spearfish

More About Earl Fairbanks and Carmen Ruby:
Marriage: 7/08/1929, Butte Co., SD, USA

Carmen married Earl Harley Fairbanks on 8 Jul 1929 in Butte County, South Dakota. Earl was born on 25 Jul 1912 in Four Corners, Weston County, Wyoming and died on 29 May 1970 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington at age 57.

General Notes: Notes for Earl Harley Fairbanks:
From a family tree online: Burial: 2 JUN 1970, Fir Lane Memorial Park, Spanaway, Pierce, WA.

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Earl H Fairbanks
Date of Death: 29 May 1970 Place of Death: Puyallup
Residence: Pierce
Certificate: 011676

Social Security Death Index
Name: Earl Fairbanks
SSN: 504-01-2334
Born: 25 Jul 1912 Died: May 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Carmen Ruby and Earl Fairbanks:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Miss Carmen Ruby Age: 19
Spouse: Earl Fairbanks
Marriage Date: 8 Jul 1929 Marriage County: Butte
County of Residence: Lawrence
Post Office: Spearfish

More About Earl Fairbanks and Carmen Ruby:
Marriage: 7/08/1929, Butte Co., SD, USA

308. Wilma Lorraine Ruby was born on 8 May 1912 in Iron Creek, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 5 Dec 1995 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 83.

General Notes: The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10 (again shown as a son), Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

From a family tree online re: the death of Wilma's brother, Bruce in 1944: Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children... two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

More About Wilma Lorraine Ruby:
Name 2: Wilima Lorraine Ruby
Census 1: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 2: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Marriage Notes for Wilma Ruby and Verl Day:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Verl Day
Age: 18
Spouse: Wilma Ruby
Marriage Date: 28 May 1931 Marriage County: Butte
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Spearfish

More About Verl Day and Wilma Ruby:
Marriage: 5/28/1931, Butte Co., SD, USA

Wilma married Veri Lawrence Day on 28 May 1931 in Butte County, South Dakota. Veri was born on 20 Feb 1913 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 7 Feb 1934 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 20.

General Notes: Notes for Verl Lawrence Day:
South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955
Name: Verl Day
Certificate Number: 153914
Death Day: 7 Death Month: Feb Death Year: 1934
County: Lawrence Page Number: 163

From the SD State Archives:
Name Death Date City Co. Cemetery Name
VERL DAY 1934 SPEARFISH LAWRENCE ROSE HILL

Marriage Notes for Wilma Ruby and Verl Day:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Verl Day
Age: 18
Spouse: Wilma Ruby
Marriage Date: 28 May 1931 Marriage County: Butte
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Spearfish

More About Verl Day and Wilma Ruby:
Marriage: 5/28/1931, Butte Co., SD, USA

Child of Wilma Ruby and Verl Day is:
20i.Gerald Arthur¹⁵ Day, born 5/31/1932 in Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD, USA; died 3/12/1967 in Ramsey Co., MN, USA.

Notes for Gerald Arthur Day:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Gerald Day
SSN: 504-26-7028
Born: 31 May 1932 Died: Mar 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Gerald A. Day
Birth Date: 31 May 1932 Death Date: 12 Mar 1967
Death County: Ramsey
Mother's Maiden Name: Ruby
State File Number: 007880 Certificate Number: 007880
Certificate Year: 1967 Record Number: 1666328

+ 504 M i. Gerald Arthur Day was born on 31 May 1932 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 12 Mar 1967 in Ramsey County, Minnesota at age 34.

General Notes: Notes for Orley E. Zeiler:
Information was taken from family tree online.

More About Orley Zeiler and Wilma Ruby:
Divorce: 1947
Marriage: Aft. 1934

Wilma next married Ray August Caldwell after 1947. Ray was born on 4 Apr 1908 in New Castle, Weston County, Wyoming and died on 5 Jun 1981 in New Castle, Weston County, Wyoming at age 73.

General Notes: Notes for Ray August Caldwell:
From an online family tree: Burial: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD

No verification could be found on him.

More About Ray Caldwell and Wilma Ruby:
Marriage: Aft. 1947

309. Mildred Juanita Ruby was born on 17 Feb 1914 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, died on 28 Mar 2006 in Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington at age 92, and was buried in Orting Cemetery, Orting, Pierce County, Washington.

General Notes: An online family tree indicates she had 5 children with Loyd Mesick. She had 1 child with Archie Haase (it is assumed it is Archie Charles Haase, Jr. since one of the death records shows the father as a Sr.), and 3 children with Leland Niehoff including Rodney Michael Niehoff born and dying on 7/30/1959 in Puyallup, WA.Rodney is also buried in the Ortin Cemetery according to Findagrave. Also from a family tree: Residence: 2002 Eatonville,, Washington, USA

The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10 (again shown as a son), Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

From a family tree online re: the death of Mildred's brother, Bruce in 1944: Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children... two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

From Findagrave:
Mildred Juanita (Ruby) Niehoff
Birth: Feb. 17, 1914
Death: Mar. 28, 2006

Mildred Niehoff, 92, died March 28 at her home near Eatonville. She was a wife, mother of nine children, and a long-time member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Mildred was born to Floyd Ruby and Frankie Wenner Ruby Feb. 17, 1914 at the family ranch near Spearfish, SD. She was the seventh of 12 children and attended the one-room, eight-grade school with 22 students at Spring Creek, SD, graduated from Deadwood High School and completed some college. She and her family moved to Washington in 1953 and they bought their property near Eatonville in 1975. She worked at the Boeing Company and later for the State Dept. of Social and Health Services until her retirement in 1982. Her early interest in horses and horseback riding gave way later in life to artistic housekeeping skills, including canning, ceramics, oil painting, wood carving, crocheting, quilting and caring for flowers and wild birds. Her circular pot holders are prized by family and friends. Mrs. Niehoff is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Lee Niehoff, her children Rita (Gene) Glenn, Gary (Pam) Mesick, Patricia Hague, Melvin Mesick, Mary Ann (Doug) Mahurin, Archie Haase, Fr. Robert Niehoff, SJ, and Barb Smith. Her youngest son Rodney died in infancy. Others are 26 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, her sisters Gladys Nicholas and Velda Danko of Spearfish, and a sister in-law, Willanore Ruby of Belle Fourche, SD. Services for Mrs. Niehoff begin April 4, 2006 with the rosary at 10 am, Mass at 10:30 at the church, 229 Antonie Ave. N., Eatonville. Graveside service is set for 2 pm at the Orting Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Powers Funeral Home, Puyallup The family requests a contribution to the church building fund in lieu of flowers.

Burial: Orting Cemetery, Orting, Pierce Co., Washington, USA
Created by: Justin Niehoff Smith
Record added: Jun 08, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 27407437

Social Security Death Index
Name: Mildred Niehoff
SSN: 503-24-0668
Last Residence: 98328 Eatonville, Pierce, Washington
Born: 17 Feb 1914 Died: 28 Mar 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

More About Mildred Juanita Ruby:
Census 1: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 2: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Mildred married Lloyd Ellsworth Mesick on 1 Jun 1935 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Lloyd was born on 6 Jul 1914 in Eagle, Hyde County, South Dakota, died on 22 Dec 1944 in Pierce, Hyde County, South Dakota at age 30, and was buried in St Mary's Cemetery, Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota.

General Notes: Notes for Lloyd Ellsworth Mesick: from online family tree: •Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Highmore, Hyde, SD •Event: Place of Death St. Mary's Hospital

South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955 Name: Lloyd E Mesick Certificate Number: 221317 Death Day: 22 Death Month: Dec Death Year: 1944 County: Hughes

More About Lloyd Ellsworth Mesick: Name 2: Floyd Mesick Name 3: Lee Mesick

Marriage Notes for Mildred Ruby and Lloyd Mesick: South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949 Name: Lloyd Ellsworth Mesick Age: 21 Spouse: Mildred Juanita Ruby Marriage Date: 1 Jun 1935 Marriage County: Lawrence County of Residence: Hyde Post Office: Hiabmore

More About Lloyd Mesick and Mildred Ruby: Marriage: 6/01/1935, Lawrence Co., SD, USA

Mildred next married Archie Charles Haase Jr on 18 Sep 1946 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Archie was born on 28 Apr 1916 in South Dakota, died on 9 Apr 1982 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota at age 65, and was buried on 14 Apr 1982 in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota.

General Notes: Notes for Archie Charles Haase:
from online family tree: Burial: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD

The 1930 census of Butte Co., SD shows him as being born in SD of German and GA parents.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Archie Haase
SSN: 504-07-0582
Last Residence: 57732 Deadwood, Lawrence, SD
Born: 28 Apr 1916 Died: Apr 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Archie Charles Sr Haase
Service Info.: CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1916 Death Date: 9 Apr 1982
Service Start Date: 1 Jan 1942
Interment Date: 14 Apr 1982
Cemetery: Black Hills National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 20901 Pleasant Valley Drive Sturgis, SD 57785
Buried At: Section F Site 923

Marriage Notes for Mildred Ruby and Archie Haase:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Archie Charles Haase
Age: 30
Spouse: Mildred Juanita Mesick
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1946 Marriage County: Lawrence
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Deadwood

More About Archie Haase and Mildred Ruby:
Marriage: 9/18/1946, Lawrence Co., SD, USA

Mildred next married Leland Leroy Niehoff on 2 Sep 1954 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Leland was born on 28 Apr 1922 in Stamford, South Dakota and died on 22 Nov 2006 in Orting, Pierce County, Washington at age 84.

General Notes: Leland Leroy Niehoff died November 22, 2006 at the Washington State Soldiers home near Orting, WA. He was 84. Leland was born at Stanford, SD April 28, 1922, the eighth of nine children of Carl and Agnes Niehoff of Midland, SD. After attending high school at Kadoka, SD, Lee worked as a farm hand and in 1944 he enlisted in the Navy. He served as a machinist mate in the 23rd USN Construction Battalion (Sea Bees) in the South Pacific until his discharge at the end of World War II. He returned to South Dakota and its severe winters where he told of running a snowplow, followed by fuel and grocery trucks to stranded ranches. During summers his heavy equipment skills built small creek dams for water supplies for cattle, sheep and horses. Leland married his wife of more that 50 years, Mildred, at Tacoma where they lived before they moved to their small farm near Eatonville in 1975. The couple raised eight children. His career as a heavy equipment operator for the Washington State Department of Transportation ended with his retirement in 1984. They were active in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church at Eatonville. He especially enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren sing, play, learn and grow. He was always ready to have his picture taken with the little ones. He was loved by his friends and large family and they will miss him. After retirement Leland and Mildred traveled to visit family in South Dakota, and spent some winters in Arizona. He was stricken with Parkinson's Disease and nine years ago entered the Soldier's Home. Leland was preceded in death by his wife and infant son, Rodney. He is survived by four sons and four daughters. Robert Niehoff, SJ, Archie Haase, Melvin Mesick, Gary (Pam) Mesick, Barb Smith, Patricia Hague, Rita (Gene) Glenn and Mary Ann (Doug) Mahurin. Also, a brother Rueben (Aggie) Niehoff of Onida, SD and a sister Ruth; 26 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons. Mass of Resurrection will take place on Monday, November 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Antonie Avenue North, Eatonville, WA. 98328 with burial at Orting Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home, Puyallup 235-845-0536.
Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 11/26/2006

310. Gladys Verla Ruby was born on 16 Jul 1915 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died Unkown.

General Notes: The 1920 census of School District 47, Lawrence, SD shows Floyd W. Ruby as a farmer born in IA of IA and IL parents. Frances B. Ruby is 35 born in IA of PA (?) and IL parents. Ada I. is 15, Homer H. 13, Leo A. 12, all born in IA. Carman H. 10 (again shown as a son), Willima L. 7, Mildred J. 6, Gladys K. 4 and 6 months, and Bruce E. 2 and 9 months. Also living with them is Floyd's mother-in-law Fannie Wenner at 58 born in IL of KY and IL parents.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

From a family tree online re: the death of Gladys' brother, Bruce in 1944: Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children... two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

Was still living at the time of her sister's (Mildred) death in March of 2006. An online family tree shows them as having had 2 children.

More About Gladys Verla Ruby:
Census 1: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 2: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Gladys married Cecil Charles Nicholas on 29 Apr 1937 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Cecil was born on 6 Nov 1906 in South Dakota and died in Jul 1983 in South Dakota at age 76.

General Notes: Cecil can be found in the 1930 census of Lawrence Co., SD with his parents and siblings.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Cecil Nicholas
SSN: 503-12-2974
Last Residence: 57783 Spearfish, Lawrence, SD
Born: 6 Nov 1906 Died: Jul 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Gladys Ruby and Cecil Nicholas:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Cecil Charles Nicholas
Age: 30
Spouse: Gladys Verla Ruby
Marriage Date: 29 Apr 1937 Marriage County: Lawrence
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Spearfish

More About Cecil Nicholas and Gladys Ruby:
Marriage: 4/29/1937, Lawrence Co., SD, USA

311. Bruce Emmett Ruby was born on 19 Apr 1917 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 9 Nov 1944 in France at age 27.

General Notes: The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Bruce E Ruby
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: South Dakota
State of Residence: South Dakota
County or City: Edmunds
Enlistment Date: 12 Feb 1944 Enlistment State: Minnesota
Enlistment City: Fort Snelling
Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Married

From a family tree online:
"This is the information from the newspaper in Spearfish, South Dakota 1944.

BRUCE RUBY IS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE NOV. 9

Bruce Ruby, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Ruby of Spearfish, was killed in action in France Nov. 9, his parents were notified recently by the government. He had been in the army since April of this year and had been overseas only a couple of months. He visited his family at Ipswich in September and was sent overseas shortly after his furlough.

Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children, Rolland, 5, Myrna, 4, Floyd, 3, and Elda, who is a year old; two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

Memorial services for him were held at the Lutheran church at Ipswich Sunday Dec. 10. Ruby was born April 19, 1917 on a farm near Spearfish. He lived here during his boyhood and was married in 1938 to Ann Kiesz of Ipswich. He lived on a ranch near Ipswich for four years. At the time of induction into the army he was living in Ipswich where he had purchased a home.

The last word his parents received from him was in a letter written Oct. 21 in England. He was in the infantry."

World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Bruce E Ruby
Inducted From: South Dakota
Rank: Private Combat Organization: 15th Infantry 3rd Division
Death Date: 9 Nov 1944
Monument: Epimal, France
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
Name: Bruce E. Ruby
Death Date: 9 Nov 1944
Cemetery: Epinal American Cemetery
Cemetery Burial Plot: Plot A Row 3 Grave 65
Cemetery City: Epinal Cemetery Country: France
WAR: World War II
Awards: Purple Heart
Title: Private Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army Service ID: 37593759
Division: 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Data Source: World War II Honor Roll

Must have moved him to the U.S. later:
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Bruce E Ruby
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1917 Death Date: 9 Nov 1944
Service Start Date: 1 Apr 1944
Interment Date: 10 Dec 1999
Cemetery: Black Hills National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 20901 Pleasant Valley Drive Sturgis, SD 57785
Buried At: Section Ml Site 15

More About Bruce Emmett Ruby:
Census 1: 1920, School District 47, Lawrence Co., SD Roll T625_1721, p. 9B
Census 2: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Bruce married Anna Marie Kiesz on 17 Jun 1938 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota. Anna was born about 1918 in South Dakota and died Uknown.

General Notes: Notes for Anne Marie Kiesz:
This may be Anne Marie with her family in 1920:
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Anna M Kiesz
Home in 1920: Howard, McPherson, South Dakota
Age: 1 year 10 months Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: South Dakota
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Christian Father's Birth Place: Russia
Mother's Name: Christina Mother's Birth Place: North Dakota
Image: 467
Household Members: Name Age
Christian Kiesz 26
Christina Kiesz 20
Anna M Kiesz 1 10/12
Albert C Kiesz 0
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Howard, McPherson, South Dakota; Roll T625_1718; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 219; Image: 467

This also may be Anne Marie:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Isa Lempe
Age: 23
Spouse: Ann Kiesz
Marriage Date: 17 Mar 1934 Marriage County: Meade
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Nemo

Marriage Notes for Bruce Ruby and Anne Kiesz:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Bruce Emmet Ruby Age: 21
Spouse: Anne Marie Miess (?)
Marriage Date: 17 Jun 1938 Marriage County: Lawrence
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Spearfish

More About Bruce Ruby and Anne Kiesz:
Marriage: 6/17/1938, Spearfish, Lawrence Co., SD, USA

312. Audrey Elanore Ruby was born on 29 Apr 1921 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died in Jun 2001 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 80.

General Notes: From a family tree online re: the death of Audry's brother, Bruce in 1944: Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children... two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

The same family tree indicates she had 3 children with Archie including Terry Lee Tautfest b. 1/19/1952 and d. 21 JUL 1952 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

RE: Audrey from the same family tree: Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, Lawrence Co., SD

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

This may be Audrey's brother-in-law:
Richard C. Smith, MD 81, Canon City, died Jan. 22, 2006.
He was born April 22, 1924, in Lowell, Mass. He attended Bates College, followed by medical school at Boston University in Boston, Mass. He joined the Navy and was sent to Cairo, Egypt to practice medicine on U.S. marines for two years following World War II.

He returned to the United States and set up a private pediatric practice in San Leandro, Calif. for over 20 years.

He decided to sell his practice, signed on with ARAMCO Oil Company, and went to work at a hospital in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for 10 years. His first wife, Camilla Jones Smith, succumbed to cancer, and he returned to live in Tyler, Texas. He worked Locum Tenens for three years, then signed on to work for Blue Cross-Blue Shield HMO in Springfield, Mass. with his second wife, Gayle Swart.

Mr. Smith retired to Canon City, in 1997. He volunteered his time in the mentoring program at Skyline Elementary School for three years, and was working with the Head Start Program as part of the Grandparent program.

He reveled in being called "Grandpa Doc". Besides medicine, he was a photographer and took exquisite photos of his world travels.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Gayle Smith; mother-in-law Morrie Swart; a younger brother, Paul (Doris) Smith; sister-in-laws, Audry Smith, Barbara Smith, Ella Smith; children, Diane (Richard) Hogrefe, Constance (Michael) Robinson, Beverly (William) Taetzsch, Richard Smith Jr., Dawn (Joe) Hogan, Bran-don (Sierra) Borschel; grandchildren, Will Taetzsch, Camilla Taetzsch, Jack Hogan, Luke Hogan and Patrick Hogan.

Memorial funds may be sent to the Outreach Board at the Evangelical Free Church for missions, 3000 E. Main St. Canon City. A family reception/visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Holt Family Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at the Evangelical-Free Church.

Arrangements handled by Holt Family Funeral Home.

Audrey married Archie Lester Tautfest. Archie was born on 19 Apr 1915, died on 21 May 1971 at age 56, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

General Notes: This may be Audrey's brother-in-law:
Richard C. Smith, MD 81, Canon City, died Jan. 22, 2006.
He was born April 22, 1924, in Lowell, Mass. He attended Bates College, followed by medical school at Boston University in Boston, Mass. He joined the Navy and was sent to Cairo, Egypt to practice medicine on U.S. marines for two years following World War II.

He returned to the United States and set up a private pediatric practice in San Leandro, Calif. for over 20 years.

He decided to sell his practice, signed on with ARAMCO Oil Company, and went to work at a hospital in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for 10 years. His first wife, Camilla Jones Smith, succumbed to cancer, and he returned to live in Tyler, Texas. He worked Locum Tenens for three years, then signed on to work for Blue Cross-Blue Shield HMO in Springfield, Mass. with his second wife, Gayle Swart.

Mr. Smith retired to Canon City, in 1997. He volunteered his time in the mentoring program at Skyline Elementary School for three years, and was working with the Head Start Program as part of the Grandparent program.

He reveled in being called "Grandpa Doc". Besides medicine, he was a photographer and took exquisite photos of his world travels.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Gayle Smith; mother-in-law Morrie Swart; a younger brother, Paul (Doris) Smith; sister-in-laws, Audry Smith, Barbara Smith, Ella Smith; children, Diane (Richard) Hogrefe, Constance (Michael) Robinson, Beverly (William) Taetzsch, Richard Smith Jr., Dawn (Joe) Hogan, Bran-don (Sierra) Borschel; grandchildren, Will Taetzsch, Camilla Taetzsch, Jack Hogan, Luke Hogan and Patrick Hogan.

Memorial funds may be sent to the Outreach Board at the Evangelical Free Church for missions, 3000 E. Main St. Canon City. A family reception/visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Holt Family Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at the Evangelical-Free Church.

Arrangements handled by Holt Family Funeral Home.

313. Vellda Lenore Ruby was born on 6 Nov 1922 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Velda Got remarried in 1946 but her first husband Donald did not die until 1992, she must have divored him. (did not find a record of divorce)

From a family tree online re: the death of Velda's brother, Bruce in 1944: Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children... two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

The family tree online indicates she had 1 child with John Danko. Since John is shown as a Sr., it is assumed the child was also named John.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

Was still living at the time of her sister's (Mildred) death in March of 2006. Shown as Velda Danko.

More About Velda Lenore Ruby:
Census: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Notes for Donald Leroy Miller:

Social Security Death Index
Name: Donald L. Miller
SSN: 504-09-4996
Last Residence: 57785 Sturgis, Meade, SD
Born: 22 Aug 1915 Died: 25 Dec 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Donald Lee Miller
Service Info.: TSGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 22 Aug 1915
Death Date: 25 Dec 1992
Service Start Date: 10 Apr 1942
Interment Date: 28 Dec 1992
Cemetery: Black Hills National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 20901 Pleasant Valley Drive Sturgis, SD 57785
Buried At: Section G Site 6220

Marriage Notes for Velda Ruby and Donald Miller:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Velda Ruby
Age: 19
Spouse: Donald Leroy Miller
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1942
Marriage County: Lawrence County of Residence: Lawrence
Post Office: Spearfish

More About Donald Miller and Velda Ruby:
Marriage: 6/06/1942, Lawrence Co., IL, USA

Vellda married Donald Leroy Miller on 6 Jun 1942 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Donald was born on 22 Aug 1915 in South Dakota and died on 25 Jan 1992 in South Dakota at age 76.

Vellda next married John Paul Danko on 11 Jul 1946 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. John was born on 1 Feb 1922 and died on 2 Jun 1998 at age 76.

General Notes: Notes for John Paul Danko:
Social Security Death Index
Name: John P. Danko
SSN: 193-14-5904
Last Residence: 57783 Spearfish, Lawrence, SD
Born: 1 Feb 1922 Died: 2 Jun 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: John Paul Danko
Service Info.: S SGT US ARMY AIR CORPS WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 1 Feb 1922 Death Date: 2 Jun 1998
Service Start Date: 2 Nov 1942
Interment Date: 5 Jun 1998
Cemetery: Black Hills National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 20901 Pleasant Valley Drive Sturgis, SD 57785
Buried At: Section G Site 862

Marriage Notes for Velda Ruby and John Danko:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: John Paul Danko
Age: 24
Spouse: Velda Miller
Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1946
Marriage County: Lawrence County of Residence: Lawrence
Post Office: Deadwood

More About John Danko and Velda Ruby:
Marriage: 7/11/1946, Lawrence Co., IL, USA

314. Lyle Hillard Ruby was born on 14 Sep 1926 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 17 Jun 2003 in Bell Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota at age 76.

General Notes: From a family tree online re: the death of Lyle's brother, Bruce in 1944: Surviving him besides his parents are his wife and four children... two brothers, Lyle Ruby of Spearfish and Homer Ruby of Aberdeen; and six sisters, Mrs. C.C. Nicholas and Mrs. Don Miller of Spearfish, Mrs. O.E. Zeiler and Mrs. A Tautfest of Deadwood, Mrs. Earl Fairbanks of Austin, Colo. and Mrs. Lloyd Mesick of Huron.

The 1930 census of TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD shows F. W. Ruby as a farmer at 48 born in IA of IA and OH parents. Mrs. F. W. is 46 born in IA of PA and IL parents. Wilma L. is 17, Mildred S. 16, Gladys V. 14, Bruce E. 13, Audry E. 9, Velda L. 7, and Lyle M. 3, all children born in SD.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Lyle H Ruby
Birth Year: 1926
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: South Dakota
State of Residence: South Dakota County or City: Lawrence
Enlistment Date: 19 May 1945 Enlistment State: MN City: Fort Snelling
Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents

Social Security Death Index
Name: Lyle H. Ruby
SSN: 504-18-0433
Last Residence: 57717 Belle Fourche, Butte, South Dakota, United States of America
Born: 14 Sep 1926 Died: 17 Jun 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Lyle Hillard Ruby
Service Info.: TEC 4 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 14 Sep 1926 Death Date: 17 Jun 2003
Cemetery: Rosehill Cemetery Cemetery Address: Spearfish, SD 57783

More About Lyle Hillard Ruby:
Name 2: Lyle Millard Ruby
Census: 1930, TSHP 7, Lawrence Co., SD Roll 2226, p. 3B, Enum Dist 37

Lyle married Willanore L Dunn on 29 Apr 1949 in Butte County, South Dakota. Willanore was born about 1927 in South Dakota and died Unkown.

General Notes: Notes for Willanore L Dunn:
This is probably Willanore with her parents and siblings in 1930:
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Willanore Dunn (born SD of OH and NE parents)
Home in 1930: Township 16, Harding, SD
Age: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Herman H Mother's Name: Blanche A
Household Members: Name Age
Herman H Dunn 42
Blanche A Dunn 37
Hazel L Dunn 15
Maxine B Dunn 13
Kenneth B Dunn 11
Hellen D Dunn 7
Sara Lee Dunn 5
Willanore Dunn 2 6/12
Jayce M Dunn 1 10/12
Leanore Jackson 25
Albert Hobbs 17
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 16, Harding, South Dakota; Roll 2224; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 670.0.

Was still surviving at the time of her sister-in-law's death (Mildred) in 2006.

Marriage Notes for Lyle Ruby and Willanore Dunn:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949
Name: Lyle H Ruby
Age: 22
Spouse: Willanore L Dunn
Marriage Date: 29 Apr 1949 Marriage County: Butte
County of Residence: Lawrence Post Office: Spearfish

More About Lyle Ruby and Willanore Dunn:
Marriage: 4/29/1949, Butte Co., SD, USA

315. Grace P Ruby was born on 8 Nov 1906 in Iowa and died on 29 Nov 1980 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 74.

Grace married David B Brown. David was born on 21 Jan 1907 in Iowa and died on 3 Sep 1977 at age 70.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Notes for David B. Brown:
Name and birth and death dates were taken from an online family tree. The location was taken from the following censuses.

There is a David Brown at 8 in 1915 living in Ringgold county with his brother (Tron?) at 5 and mother, Maggie, who is 33 and widowed.

This may be David and Grace in 1930:
1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Grace P Brown
Home in 1930: Watkins, Adams, Colorado
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: David B
Household Members: Name Age
David B Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents, section laborer on railroad
Grace P Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents
Betty L Brown 3 3/12 b. CO
Mary L Brown 1 10/12 b. CO
John D Brown new born - 0 months b. CO
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Watkins, Adams, Colorado; Roll 229; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 23.0.

Social Security Death Index
Name: David Brown
SSN: 711-09-9479
Last Residence: 80642 Hudson, Weld, CO
Born: 21 Jan 1907
Last Benefit: 80218 Denver, Denver, CO
Died: Sep 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)

More About David B. Brown:
Name 2: David L. Brown

+ 505 F i. Betty L Brown was born about 1927 in Denver County, Colorado and died about 1930 in Denver County, Colorado about age 3.

+ 507 M iii. John D Brown was born on 19 Mar 1930 in Colorado and died on 12 Aug 1998 at age 68.

+ 508 M iv. Howard W Brown was born on 21 Sep 1932 in Colorado and died on 22 Nov 1981 at age 49.

+ 509 M v. Harold Brown was born on 19 Jan 1935 in Colorado and died on 1 Nov 1988 at age 53.

+ 510 M vi. Garland Brown was born on 29 Jun 1937 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

+ 511 M vii. Marvin D Brown was born on 7 Sep 1941 in Colorado and died on 28 Nov 1999 at age 58.

316. Robert Houston Ruby was born on 24 Jun 1908 in Iowa and died on 21 Jun 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 78.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Notes for Vera Georgia Enyeart:
Initial information on spouse was taken from a family tree online that showed she and Robert had one child together.

One World Tree also shows a Vera Georgia Enyeart married to a Doyle Austin Higgins b. Born: 26 Apr 1911 Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Died: 24 Nov 1984 Denver. He was first married to Marguerite Ruby who was a sister to Robert.

More About Robert Ruby and Vera Enyeart:
Marriage: 1932

Robert next married Loretta May Logan in 1945. Loretta was born on 2 Apr 1911 in Pennsylvania and died on 11 May 1995 in Denver County, Colorado at age 84.

General Notes: Notes for Loretta May Logan:
An online family tree shows they had 4 daughters and 1 son.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Loretta M. Ruby
SSN: 109-14-0665
Last Residence: 80226 Lakewood, Jefferson, CO
Born: 2 Apr 1911 Died: May 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)

More About Robert Ruby and Loretta Logan:
Marriage: 1945

317. Florence Ruby was born on 26 Jul 1909 in Iowa and died on 15 Mar 2000 in Iowa at age 90.

General Notes: A 1910 census of Washington, IA shows Chet Ruby as a farmer at 24 born in IA of IL and IN parents. Emma is 24 born in IA of IA and IN parents. They have been married for 4 years and she has had 3 children, 3 living. Grace is 3, Robert 1 and Florence 1 month, all children born in IA. They live next door to Emma's parents, Robert and Mollie Campbell. On the same page is a Glen Ruby at 22 born in IA of IA parents with his wife, Carrie M. 20 of MO with IL and IA parents, their child, Velma at 4 months born in IA, and Glen's sister, Lula at 17 born in IA of IA parents.

An online tree indicates that a Florence M. Ruby of Diagonal, IA born about 1900, married an Orville Emmet Davison. This is them in 1930: 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Florence M Davison b. IA of IA and IL parents
Home in 1930: Chariton, Lucas, Iowa
Age: 20 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Orval E b. MO of MO parents
Household Members: Name Age
Orval E Davison 32, electrician for Electric Light Company
Florence M Davison 20

NOTE: This Florence is probably Bement B. and Winnie Ruby's daughter because her parents were born in IA and IL.

Here is Orville with his parents:
Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Orvil E Davison
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Census Date: 1 Jan 1925
Residence State: Iowa Residence County: Page Locality: Clarinda
Relation to Head: Son
Mother: Mattie Hawkin Smith [Mattie Davison]
Mother's Birth Year: abt 1858 Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Father: John D Davison
Father's Birth Year: abt 1854 Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Marriage Place: Missouri
Roll: IA1925_1871 Line: 7
Household Members: Name Age
John D Davison 71
Mattie Davison 67
Orvil E Davison 27

and here is Florence M. in 1920:
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Florence M Ruby
Home in 1920: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa
Age: 9 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1911 Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Bement B Father's Birth Place: Iowa
Mother's Name: Winnie A Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Image: 506
Household Members: Name Age
Bement B Ruby 44
Winnie A Ruby 42
Major V Ruby 19
Florence M Ruby 9
Edgar E Ruby 8
Loel F Ruby 5
Fred A Ruby 2 6/12
Howard S Dague 20
Alice W Dague 18
Mary J Flower 27
Hazel R Flower 9
Roy E Flower 8
Dorothy F Flower 5
Harrison M Ruby 38
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll T625_511; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 506

The family trees online have the two Florence Ruby daughters mixed up. One has Barton Bement Ruby's Florence married to Charles Overbay and having two children by him, one a Ramon. The other Florence Ruby in question is the daughter of Chester and Emma Campbell Ruby. Some say Barton Bement's Florence married Davison, some say Overbay/Overbaugh. Some say Florence M. (Barton's daughter) died in 1940 and some say Chester's died 10/30/1940. Chester was born in IA as was Emma. This database is using the information furnished by Duane Ruby (Thomas Ruby's son) which indicated Chester's Florence was married to Oberbaugh/Oberbay and that she died in 1940.

To add to the confusion???
Social Security Death Index
Name: Florence M. Overbaugh
SSN: 480-03-7355
Last Residence: 52306 Mechanicsville, Cedar, IA
Born: 26 Jul 1909 Died: 15 Mar 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951)

More About Florence Ruby:
Census: 1910, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 6A, Enum Dist 127

318. Faye Aritta Ruby was born on 27 Mar 1912 in Iowa and died on 26 Feb 1977 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 64.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Notes for Faye Aritta Ruby:
This is puzzling - the birth and death dates used in this database were taken from Duane Ruby's online family tree, yet the only person matching them is a Fay Decker - Duane does not show Fay as married to a Decker, only to a Kasson and a Brooks:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Fay Decker
SSN: 535-14-5392
Last Residence: 80835 Simla, Elbert, CO
Born: 27 Mar 1912
Last Benefit: 80835 Simla, Elbert, Colorado, United States of America
Died: Feb 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951)

Faye could not be located in the 1920 census.

Child of Faye Ruby and ? Brooks is:
22i.Eugene¹⁵ Brooks, born 4/07/1931; died 2/12/1975 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, USA.

Notes for Eugene Brooks:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Eugene Brooks
SSN: 522-42-5791
Last Residence: 80904 Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO
Born: 7 Apr 1931 Died: Feb 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1951)

Faye married Claude C Kasson. Claude was born about 1907 in Kansas and died in Colorado.

General Notes: Notes for Claude C. Kasson:
Here is Claude with his parents in 1920:
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Claude Kasson
Home in 1920: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado
Age: 12 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908 Birthplace: Kansas
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Herbert Father's Birth Place: Kansas
Mother's Name: Nora Mother's Birth Place: Kansas
Marital Status: Single
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 1001
Household Members: Name Age
Herbert Kasson 47
Nora Kasson 42
Virgil Kasson 21
Clarence Kasson 16
Claude Kasson 12
John Myers 24
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; Roll T625_170; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 235; Image: 1001.

The 1930 census of Sable, CO shows Claude C. Kasson as a farm laborer at 23 born in KS of MO and KS parents. Fay is shown as a daughter-in-law at 18 born in IA of IA and CO parents to Claude's father, Herbert M. Kasson who is a farmer at 57 born in MO of WI and IL parents. Fay and Claude were married at 21 and 16. Also living in the household is Claude's mother, Eleanor N. Kasson at 52 born in KS of KS parents.

More About Claude C. Kasson:
Census: 1930, Sable, Adams Co., CO, USA Roll 299, p. 2B, Enum Dist 26

Child of Faye Ruby and Claude Kasson is:
21i.?¹⁵ Kasson.

General Notes: Child of Faye Ruby and ? Brooks is:
22i.Eugene¹⁵ Brooks, born 4/07/1931; died 2/12/1975 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, USA.

Notes for Eugene Brooks:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Eugene Brooks
SSN: 522-42-5791
Last Residence: 80904 Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO
Born: 7 Apr 1931 Died: Feb 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1951)

319. Maruerite Ruby was born on 30 Mar 1914 in Iowa and died on 30 Mar 1959 in Colorado at age 45.

General Notes: The 1930 census of Yuma, CO shows Chester E. Ruby as a farm laborer at 44 born in IA of KY parents. Emma is 43 born in IA of IA and IN parents. Marguerite is 16, Ernest 14, Leta 11, Lester 10, Myrtle 8, and Lavon 4 and 10 months, all born in IA. Tommy is 2 and 10 months born in CO.

Spousal information is taken from One World Tree which indicates she and Doyle had 2 children shown as living and Franklin HIggins 1935-1999. Franklin's spouse was not named but there are 5 children listed for him, Amie, David, Tammie, Tena and Tracey. Birth and death information for Marguerite was taken from a family tree online. Another shows her death year as 1951. Confirmation could not be found.

More About Marguerite Ruby:
Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

Notes for Doyle Austin Higgins:
Information was originally taken from One World Tree which indicated his death as 11/24/1984.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Doyle Higgins
SSN: 521-12-2980
Last Residence: 80209 Denver, Denver, CO
Born: 26 Apr 1911
Last Benefit: 80209 Denver, Denver, CO
Died: Sep 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Marguerite Ruby and Doyle Higgins:
Information is taken from One World Tree.

More About Doyle Higgins and Marguerite Ruby:
Marriage: 2/25/1933, St. Frances, Cheyenne Co., KS, USA

Maruerite married Doyle Austin Higgins on 25 Feb 1933 in St . Frances, Cheyenne County, Kansas. Doyle was born on 26 Apr 1911 in Yuma County, Colorado and died on 24 Sep 1986 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 75.

320. Ernest C Ruby was born on 7 Feb 1916 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 18 Aug 1992 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 76.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Notes for Ernest C. Ruby:
The 1930 census of Yuma, CO shows Chester E. Ruby as a farm laborer at 44 born in IA of KY parents. Emma is 43 born in IA of IA and IN parents. Marguerite is 16, Ernest 14, Leta 11, Lester 10, Myrtle 8, and Lavon 4 and 10 months, all born in IA. Tommy is 2 and 10 months born in CO.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Ernest C. Ruby
SSN: 712-07-8731
Last Residence: 80219 Denver, Denver, CO
Born: 7 Feb 1916 Died: 18 Aug 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)

More About Ernest C. Ruby:
Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

Children of Ernest Ruby and Kay Brownell are:
23i.?¹⁵ Ruby.
24ii.Teresa Ruby.
25iii.William Ernest Ruby, born 8/03/1942; died 9/26/1942.

Child of Ernest Ruby and Shirley Bingham is:
26i.Ernest C.¹⁵ Ruby.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Child of Ernest Ruby and Shirley Bingham is:
26i.Ernest C.¹⁵ Ruby.

321. Leta Jean Ruby was born on 26 Aug 1918 in Iowa and died on 20 Jul 1979 in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado at age 60.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Social Security Death Index
Name: Leta Tapparo
SSN: 523-32-7493
Last Residence: 80011 Aurora, Adams, CO
Born: 26 Aug 1918 Died: Jul 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

More About Leta Jean Ruby:
Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

Children of Leta Ruby and Frank Tapparo are:
27i.Frankie¹⁵ Tapparo.
28ii.Monty Tapparo.

322. Lester Ruby was born on 18 Aug 1920 in Iowa and died on 5 Oct 1982 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado at age 62.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist

Lester Ruby and ? Duham had 7 children, names unkown

Lester Ruby and Viola James had 4 children, one was Lattera Ruby Born 19 sep 1942 died Dec 1942. The other 3 we do not have names for.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Lester Ruby and ? Duham had 7 children, names unkown

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Lester Ruby and Viola James had 4 children, one was Lattera Ruby Born 19 sep 1942 died Dec 1942. The other 3 we do not have names for.

+ 512 M i. Jimmy Ray Ruby was born on 9 Sep 1956 and died on 8 Jul 2007 at age 50.

323. Myrtle Ruby was born on 25 May 1923 in Iowa and died on 23 May 2006 at age 82.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

The 1930 census of Yuma, CO shows Chester E. Ruby as a farm laborer at 44 born in IA of KY parents. Emma is 43 born in IA of IA and IN parents. Marguerite is 16, Ernest 14, Leta 11, Lester 10, Myrtle 8, and Lavon 4 and 10 months, all born in IA. Tommy is 2 and 10 months born in CO.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Myrtle I. Jones
SSN: 524-26-7037
Last Residence: 80214 Denver, Jefferson, Colorado
Born: 25 May 1923 Died: 23 May 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

More About Myrtle Ruby:
Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

Child of Myrtle Ruby and Hiram Evans is:
40i.Deanna¹⁵ Evans.

Myrtle married Hiram Henderson Evans. Hiram was born on 30 Nov 1921 in Colorado and died on 15 Oct 1984 at age 62.

General Notes: Notes for Hiram Henderson Evans:
This is probably Hiram with his mother:
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Hiram H Evans
Home in 1930: Denver, Denver, Colorado
Age: 8 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Relation to Head of House: Son
Parent's Name: Mary A
Household Members: Name Age
Mary A Evans 26
Hiram H Evans 8 4/12
Helen R Minshall 24
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll 239; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 346.0.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Hiram H Evans
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Colorado
State of Residence: Colorado County or City: Denver
Enlistment Date: 21 Nov 1942 Enlistment State: CO Enlistment City: Denver
Branch: Infantry Branch Code: Infantry
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of the United States
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled construction occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 68 Weight: 172

Social Security Death Index
Name: Hiram H. Evans
SSN: 521-12-8272
Born: 30 Nov 1921 Died: 15 Oct 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Hiram H Evans
Service Info.: SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 30 Nov 1921 Death Date: 15 Oct 1984
Service Start Date: 21 Nov 1942
Interment Date: 1 Nov 1984
Cemetery: Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 4400 West Kenyon Avenue Denver, CO 80236
Buried At: Section U Site 2003

Child of Myrtle Ruby and Hiram Evans is:
40i.Deanna¹⁵ Evans.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

The 1930 census of Yuma, CO shows Chester E. Ruby as a farm laborer at 44 born in IA of KY parents. Emma is 43 born in IA of IA and IN parents. Marguerite is 16, Ernest 14, Leta 11, Lester 10, Myrtle 8, and Lavon 4 and 10 months, all born in IA. Tommy is 2 and 10 months born in CO.

An online family tree lists 2 living children for Lavon and Jessie.

More About Lavon Ruby:
Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Thomas W Ruby
Birth Year: 1927
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Colorado
State of Residence: Colorado County or City: Denver
Enlistment Date: 6 Nov 1945 Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Camp Roberts
Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents

An online family tree shows him as living with 6 living children.

More About Thomas W. Ruby:
Name 2: Tommy Ruby
Census: 1930, Yuma, Yuma Co., CO Roll 252, p. 5B, Enum Dist 6

Thomas next married Carmel Nadine Wetzbarger in 1950 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Carmel was born on 8 Apr 1930 in Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado and died on 5 Sep 1993 in Hudson, Weld County, Colorado at age 63.

General Notes: Notes for Carmel Nadine Wetzbarger:
Source of information is Betty Jo Ruby.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Carmel N Ruby
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY
Birth Date: 8 Apr 1930 Death Date: 5 Sep 1993
Relation: Wife of Ruby, Thomas W
Interment Date: 10 Sep 1993
Cemetery: Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 4400 West Kenyon Avenue Denver, CO 80236
Buried At: Section 3 Site 77

Social Security Death Index
Name: Carmel N. Wetzbarger (Name never changed when married?)
SSN: 521-34-3309
Born: 8 Apr 1930 Died: 5 Sep 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

from Findagrave:
Carmel N Ruby
Birth: Apr. 8, 1930 Death: Sep. 5, 1993
PVT, US ARMY
Burial: Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO
Plot: 3, 0, 77
Imported from: US Veteran's Affairs Record added: Feb 26, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 1140823

More About Thomas Ruby and Carmel Wetzbarger:
Marriage: 1950, Denver, Denver Co., CO, USA

Child of Thomas Ruby and Carmel Wetzbarger is:
+41i.Duane¹⁵ Ruby.

326. Goldie M Schlapia was born on 12 May 1892 in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 24 Jun 1892 in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Burial: Benton Cemetery, Ringgold, Iowa #146

from Findagrave website which includes a scanned copy of obit and pic of stone:
Goldie J Schlapia
Birth: May 12, 1892 Death: Jun. 24, 1892
Burial:: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH
Record added: Sep 18 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11776881

327. Lillie Mae Graham was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Iowa and died in Dec 1986 in Missouri at age 89.

General Notes: The 1900 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham as a farmer at 32 born 3/1868 in IA of IN and IA parents. Luella is 25 born 12/1874 in IA of OH and IN parents. She has had 1 child, 1 living. Lilley is 3 born 3/1897 in IA.

The 1910 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham is a farm laborer at 41 born in IA of IA parents. Lewie is 36 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 15 years and she has had 2 children, 2 living. Lillie M. is 13 and Mable G. 7, both born in IA.

The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Robert E. Black as a farmer at 24 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lillie M. is 22 born in IA of IA parents. Harald E. is 1 and 4 months born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Edwin Black at 29 born in IA of parents Elmer Black born about 1861 in IL and Millie Stevenson born about 1868 in IA. Lillie is 27 born in IA of parents Luella Jarvis born about 1876 in IA and Charlie Graham born about 1870 in IA. Harold Black is 6 and Velma is 4, both born in IA.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows R. Edwin Black as a farmer at 4 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lily M. is 32 born in IA of IA parents. Harold E. is 11, Velma M. 9, Marjorie L. 3 and William E. 1, all born in IA.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Lillie Black
SSN: 486-44-0751
Last Residence: 65263 Madison, Monroe, MO
Born: 3 Mar 1897 Died: Dec 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (1956-1957)

More About Lillie Mae Graham:
Name 2: Lilley Graham
Census 1: 1900, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T623_457, p. 2B, Enum Dist 103
Census 2: 1910, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 4A, Enum Dist 115
Census 3: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 3B, Enum Dist 123
Census 4: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 5: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 3B, Enum Dist 8

Lillie married Robert Edwin Black on 7 Feb 1917. Robert was born on 18 Jun 1895 in Shambaugh, Page County, Iowa and died on 14 Oct 1980 in Missouri at age 85.

General Notes: A WWI Draft Registration card signed 6/15/1917 shows Robert Edwin Black aged 21 born 6/18/1895 in Shambaugh, IA. He is married and farming for himself. No next of kin is requested on the form. He is of medium height and slender build with blue eyes and light hair.

The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Robert E. Black as a farmer at 24 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lillie M. is 22 born in IA of IA parents. Harald E. is 1 and 4 months born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Edwin Black at 29 born in IA of parents Elmer Black born about 1861 in IL and Millie Stevenson born about 1868 in IA. Lillie is 27 born in IA of parents Luella Jarvis born about 1876 in IA and Charlie Graham born about 1870 in IA. Harold Black is 6 and Velma is 4, both born in IA.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows R. Edwin Black as a farmer at 4 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lily M. is 32 born in IA of IA parents. Harold E. is 11, Velma M. 9, Marjorie L. 3 and William E. 1, all born in IA.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Robert Black
SSN: 486-42-2053
Last Residence: 65263 Madison, Monroe, MO
Born: 18 Jun 1895 Died: Oct 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (1955)

More About Robert Edwin Black:
Census 1: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 3B, Enum Dist 123
Census 2: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 3: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 3B, Enum Dist 8

More About Robert Black and Lillie Graham:
Marriage: 2/07/1917

+ 514 M i. Harold Ellsworth Black was born on 28 Aug 1918 in Iowa and died on 24 Jun 1976 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa at age 57.

+ 515 F ii. Velma M Black was born on 17 Jul 1920 in Iowa and died on 25 May 2006 at age 85.

General Notes: he 1910 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham is a farm laborer at 41 born in IA of IA parents. Lewie is 36 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They have been married for 15 years and she has had 2 children, 2 living. Lillie M. is 13 and Mable G. 7, both born in IA.

The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 52 born in IA of IN and IA parents. Louella is 45 born in IA of OH and IN parents. Mabel G. is 17 and Roy E. is 8, both born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Charles Graham at 55 born in IA with parents Gennetta Bond born in IA and Thomas J. Graham born in IA. Louella is 51 born in IA of parents, Josiah Jarvis born in OH and Susannah Ruby born in IN. Mabel is 22 and Roy 14, both born in IA and their father is shown as Charles A. (?) Graham.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. (?) Graham as a farmer at 62 born in IA of IA parents. Luella H. is 54 born in IA of OH and IN parents. They were married at 26 and 20. Mable G. is 26 born in IA.

More About Mable G. Graham:
Census 1: 1910, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 4A, Enum Dist 115
Census 2: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 2B, Enum Dist 123
Census 3: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 4: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 5A, Enum Dist 8

329. Roy E Graham was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Iowa and died in Jun 1978 at age 68.

General Notes: The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Charles E. Graham as a farmer at 52 born in IA of IN and IA parents. Louella is 45 born in IA of OH and IN parents. Mabel G. is 17 and Roy E. is 8 (?), both born in IA.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows Roy E. Graham living near his parents. He is a farmer at 19 born in IA of IA parents. Gladys F. is 21 born in IA of MO and IA parents. They were married at 18 and 19.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Roy Graham
SSN: 485-26-4726
Last Residence: 50142 Le Grand, Marshall, IA
Born: 22 Jun 1910
Last Benefit: 50854 Mount Ayr, Ringgold, IA
Died: Jun 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951)

From Findagrave which has a pic of shared tombstone with Gladys:
Roy E. Graham
Birth: 1910 Death: 1978
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH Record added: Sep 19, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11781775

More About Roy E. Graham:
Census 1: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 2B, Enum Dist 123
Census 2: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 3: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 5A, Enum Dist 8

Roy married Gladys F Brown. Gladys was born on 29 Mar 1909 in Iowa and died on 18 Nov 1988 at age 79.

General Notes: The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows Roy E. Graham living near his parents. He is a farmer at 19 born in IA of IA parents. Gladys F. is 21 born in IA of MO and IA parents. They were married at 18 and 19.

From Findagrave which has a pic of shared tombstone with Roy:
Gladys F. Graham:
Birth: 1909 Death: 1988
Burial: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH Record added: Sep 19, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11781774

Social Security Death Index
Name: Gladys Graham
SSN: 480-70-9379
Last Residence: 50835 Benton, Ringgold, IA
Born: 29 Mar 1909
Last Benefit: 50854 Mount Ayr, Ringgold, IA
Died: 18 Nov 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (1968)

More About Gladys F. ?:
Census: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 5A, Enum Dist 8

338. Rex Edward Heater was born on 8 Nov 1919 in Nebraska and died on 4 Apr 1997 in Orange County, California at age 77.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1920 Federal Census of Vroman, Lincoln County, Nebraska

354. Wayne Benson was born on 23 Apr 1911 and died on 31 Dec 1983 at age 72.

General Notes: Name: Patricia Burgess, 203 Charles Ave, Long Beach, Mississippi 39560 Quote "I got his nam e from my family bible that my mom filled out for me." Quote "I got his middle initial from B etty Jo Ruby, who lives in Diagonal, Iowa."

358. Daisy Mae Tripp was born on 16 Apr 1905 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 8 May 1976 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas at age 71, and was buried on 11 May 1976 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.

General Notes: Death: Patricia Burgess, 203 Charles Ave, Long Beach, Mississippi 39560, has a copy of her de ath certificate.

Knowlton, Iowa no longer exists. It was an early railroad town. When Patricia Burgess went th ere to find it in 1992, there were 2 houses and town name on a pole and the cemetery.

Daisy cleaned house for John Porter Simpson, that is how her and Hubert Martin Lilly met.

Occupation: She worked at a laundry company.

Daisy married Hubert Martin Lilly, son of Joseph Milton Lilly and Josephine J Wilkinson. Hubert was born on 13 Apr 1899 in Ridgeway, Harrison County, Missouri and died in Nov 1969 at age 70.

+ 526 F i. Mary Lea Lilly was born on 19 Mar 1924 in Ridgeway, Harrison County, Missouri and died on 12 Jan 1976 in Woodland, Yolo County, California at age 51.

General Notes: Birth: Mt Ayr Courthouse, Iowa register of births, book 4, pg 134 states also 5 other childre n living.

361. Lyle Chester Conley "Twin" was born on 29 Feb 1928 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa, died on 24 Dec 1940 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 12, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary
Lyle Chester Conley, son of Mr. And Mrs. Leo Conley was born Feb. 29, 1928 and passed away at his home in Knowlton, Iowa at 2:00 pm Dec 24, 1940 at age 12 years nine months and 24 days. His entire life was spent in the Diagonal and Knowlton communities.
He is survived by his parents and two brother, Lester and Eugene (Gene) his grandmother Mrs. Ida Dolen. He is also survived by a number of aunts and uncles and a host of friends.
He will be sorely missed by all who know him and called him a friend.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Nazarene Church in charge of Mrs. Rosa Conrow Pastor, and interment was made in the Knowlton Cemetery

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

363. Cecil Eugene Conley was born on 20 Feb 1931, died on 4 Apr 1992 in Darlington, Gentry County, Missouri at age 61, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

General Notes: Obituary
Darlington, Missouri
Cecil Eugene (Gene) Conley, 61, of Darlington, Missouri died April 4, 1992 of a heart attack.
Services will be held 1 pm Tuesday at the Johnston Funeral home in Stanberry, Missouri. Graveside services will be held in the Knowlton Cemetery, Diagonal, Iowa.
Mr. Conley was born April 2, 1931 in Knowlton, Iowa to Mable and Leo Conley. He resided there until moving to Creston, Iowa and later Missouri.
Survivors include his wife Norma Conley of Darlington, Missouri two sons Chester Conley of Huntsville, Alabama, and Frankie Conley of Darlington, Missouri; four daughters, Donna Edwards of Myrtle Point, Oregon, Judy Werner of Hanker Heights, Texas, Nancy Lomack of West, Texas and Tina Reed of Lenox, Iowa, three step daughters, Margaret Hatfield of Springfield, Missouri; Roberta Mahan of Topeka, Kansas and Elaine Enax of Dexter, Missouri; two stepsons Jeff Vanderpool of Southern, Missouri and Marshall Vanderpool of Rogers, Ohio. 15 grandchildren 16 step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers an infant son and infant granddaughter and an infant great grandson.
At his passing being a horse and pony fancier, the "Last Mile" from Diagonal, Iowa to Knowlton Centenary Cemetery his conveyance was a beloved pony hitch-wagon as he desired. (it was trucked from Savannah, Missouri & paced the "Last Mile" with his body in an open wagon &his pony hitch.
Burial Knowlton Centenary Cemetery.

Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa

General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009

General Notes: Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson

Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

374. Blaine Leroy Conley was born on 27 Dec 1914 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 22 Jun 1983 in Itasca County, Minnesota at age 68.

General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson

Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

Source of death: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Record #2115751, Cerificate Year 1983

Social Security Death Index states his last residence as 55744 Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota

"According to registration staff at the National Museum of Natural History, accession
records show a gift of seven rocks in 1968 from Mr. Blaine L. Conley, of Swan River,
Minnesota. The rocks were originally sent for identification, and then kept as a gift. There is
a letter from Mr. Conley and a copy of the response from Smithsonian scientists. The
signature on the letter is Blaine L. Conley. "

Blaine married Lydia Eldora Wright, daughter of Joseph Wright and Ruth Blakesley. Lydia was born on 2 Oct 1917 in Itasca County, Minnesota and died on 15 Mar 2002 in New Mexico at age 84.

General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson
Source of Birth: Minnesota Birth Index, Itasca County, Cert #1917-13431
Source of Death: Social Security Death Index, Last Residence: 87901 Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico

+ 529 M ii. Robert Leroy Conley was born on 5 Sep 1938 and died on 5 Aug 1999 in Williamsburg, Sierra County, New Mexico at age 60.

General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson

Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson

Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598

Source: 1930 Federal Census, Precinct 107, Pueblo, Colorado; Roll: 250, Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 133.0

Source of Death: Minnestoa death records, Itasca County, record #1937-MN-006353

377. Dorothy Mahon was born on 24 Mar 1916 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah and died on 7 Sep 1969 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas at age 53.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: Texas Death Index, 1903-2000

Dorothy married Nevelle Coleman Johnson on 22 Oct 1933 in Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas. Nevelle was born in 1913 and died in 1981 at age 68.

+ 533 M iv. John Edward Johnson was born in 1943 and died in 1968 at age 25.

Lois married Robert Lee Smith, son of Cyrus Edwin Smith "Edd" and Lydia Ethel Miller.

+ 537 F ii. Mary Ann Smith was born on 31 Jul 1935, died on 31 Jul 1935, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

+ 540 F v. Eva Marie Smith was born on 17 Jul 1941 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, died on 17 Jul 1941, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.

422. Raymond L Frey was born on 27 Jul 1926, died on 5 May 1953 at age 26, and was buried in Lorimor Cemetery, Union County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Roll 684, Page 10A, Enumeration District: 4; Image: 288.0

Sixth Generation

Shirley married Edamore Mervin Mastel, son of Michael Barnhard Mastel and Thea Elizabeth Westre. Edamore was born on 26 Apr 1926 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, died in Jul 1979 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington at age 53, and was buried in Calvery Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

General Notes: OBITUARY

Edamore Mervin Mastel, 53, of Route 4, Box 196A, died Sunday at his home.
He was born April 26, 1926, in Yakima to Mike and Thea Mastel. He was raised and educated in the West Valley area and attended Willow Lawn Elementary School. He was a fruit rancher in the West Valley area and was a former member of the Yakima Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include two sons, Patrick Michael Mastel of Yakima and Donald Sherman Mastel of Des Moines; two daughters, Diane Marie Mastel of Yakima and Mrs Larry (Marilyn Renee) Tatro of Harrah; one granddaughter, Sara Angela Tatro of Harrah; two sisters, Mrs Harry (Helen) Roth of Toppenish and Mrs Robert (Mary) Hennessey of Yakima; two brothers, Sherman Mastel and Leonard Mastel, both of Yakima; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Thomas Russell Mastel on Dec 25 , 1940, and Pfc. Robert E. Mastel on Jan 30, 1944. (Source: Yakima Herald, Yakima, Washington )

Shirley next married Elias Reyna. Elias died on 17 Jan 2008 in Yakima County, Washington.

Donald married Scharmal Veronica Triesch, daughter of Joseph Peter Triesch "Joe" and Mahala Winnifred "Winnie" Byers.

Robert married June Alberta Henry, daughter of John Frederick Henry and Bertha Fracas.

Mary married Einar Victor Forsman, son of John Victor Forsman and Maggie Ellen Scott.

+ 563 M i. Andrew Forsman was born on 16 Feb 1947 in Port Orchard, Washington and died on 16 Feb 1947 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

+ 565 M iii. Paul Forsman was born on 25 Sep 1949 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington and died on 25 Sep 1949 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

+ 566 M iv. Thomas Forsman was born on 3 Dec 1950 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington and died on 4 Dec 1950 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

James next married Merrie Frederick Powell, daughter of Alvin C Powell and Bertha M Harp.

434. William Chadwick was born on 12 Oct 1935 in Graylands, Washington and died on 8 Dec 1980 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California at age 45. The cause of his death was Lung Cancer.

General Notes: Source: Mary Catherine Chadwick, September 2006
Died of cancer. Source: John Thomas Chadwick, 17 Mar 2000

William married Dorothy Rose Riva, daughter of Roma Riva and Dorothy Michaels, on 2 Mar 1956. Dorothy died on 14 May 1994.

+ 575 M ii. Richard William Chadwick was born on 2 Jul 1959 and died on 6 Jan 1977 at age 17.

437. Marjorie June Grigsby was born on 22 Feb 1925 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois and died on 6 Jun 2000 in Oakland, Coles County, Illinois at age 75.

Marjorie married Marvin England on 22 Apr 1948. Marvin died in 1981 in Coles County, Illinois.

Jack married Nila Lou Houpt, daughter of James Houpt and Mary McAtee. Nila was born on 4 Aug 1932 in Greene County, Indiana and died on 10 Feb 2003 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana at age 70.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Betty married Leonard Lee Watts, son of George Watts and Alice Ross. Leonard was born on 27 Mar 1934 and died on 14 Jan 1965 at age 30.

+ 596 M ii. John Thomas Coverdell was born on 28 Jan 1964 and died on 10 Feb 1996 at age 32.

+ 603 M i. Kenneth Duane Carson was born on 16 Sep 1966 and died on 9 Apr 1983 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 16.

469. William Max Campbell was born on 30 Aug 1925 in Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado and died on 16 Aug 1958 in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming at age 32.

+ 641 F i. Ardith Ann Campbell was born on 31 May 1946 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington and died on 12 Aug 1951 in Brush, Morgan County, Colorado at age 5.

+ 652 M i. Gary D Shivley was born on 10 Oct 1950 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado and died on 13 Nov 1957 at age 7.

General Notes: Original source is Betty Jo Ruby.

From Findagrave which has a pic of the shared tombstone with Rejeana. Note: The death date is not there for Maurice, i.e., he was probably still alive when the pic was taken:
Maurice Edward Daily
Birth: Sep. 27, 1933
Death: blank
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Creston. Union County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH Record added: Jan 15, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 17452755

Virginia married Harry A Reese. Harry was born on 21 Dec 1934 and died in Jul 1987 in Dakota County, Michigan at age 52.

+ 674 M ii. Leo David Cheers Jr was born on 19 May 1959 and died on 19 May 1959.

494. John Arthur Frazee was born on 28 Jul 1949 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 10 Jun 1996 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan at age 46.

General Notes: Original source is Betty Jo Ruby who indicated he was born in 1949.

From the Creston News Advertiser of 12/1/06:
John Frazee, 61, of Flatrock, Mich., formerly of Creston, died June 10, 2006, in Detroit, Mich.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Powers Funeral Home, 601 New York Ave. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery at Creston. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to have John's friends attend the memorial. Military rites will be conducted by the Navy Honor Guard and VFW Theodore J. Martens Post No. 1797. Online condolences can be left under obituaries at: www.powersfh.com

John Arthur Frazee, son of Myrtle Mae (Davis) and Dean Donald Frazee Sr., was born July 28, 1945, in Creston. John graduated from Creston High School in 1963 and attended Creston Junior College for two years. John was active in all sports throughout high school and junior college. He excelled in baseball, basketball, track and bowling, being recognized at regional and state levels. He was an honor student throughout his academic years. He received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1967. He received his military training at Naval Academy in Newport, R.I.

On March 11, 1972, John married Diana Peterson. They worked and lived in Michigan. They were later divorced. John served in the U. S. Navy from 1967 to 1979. He was a Vietnam veteran. John also worked in the automotive industry for 40 years, primarily as a production supervisor.

On April 19, 1996, John married Linda Gage in Las Vegas, Nev. They lived in Flatrock, Mich., where he was active with various bowling leagues.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Frazee of Flatrock, Mich.; brother Dean (wife Maxine) Frazee of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Virginia Rees of Red Oak and Dolly (husband Leo) Cheers and Joan Frazee, both of Creston; five nieces and nephews, Teresa Cheers, Dean Frazee III, Jeff Frazee, Sherry Rees Akers and Bill Daily; four great-nieces and great-nephews, Chelcee Cheers, Brianna Frazee, Aidan Frazee and Andrew Bagley.

John was preceded in death by his parents; sister Rejeana Daily; brother-in-law Harry Rees; infant nephew in Leo David Cheers Jr.; and many aunts and uncles.

Social Security Death Index
Name: John A. Frazee
SSN: 484-48-4732
Born: 28 Jul 1945 Died: 10 Jun 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (1957-1958)

498. Floyd Steven Erskine Jr was born on 26 Jul 1921 in Oregon and died on 14 Jul 1926 in Marion County, Oregon at age 4.

499. Richard David Erskine was born on 15 Sep 1923 in Oregon and died on 20 Feb 1991 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington at age 67.

General Notes: Social Security Death Index
Name: Richard D. Erskine
SSN: 537-12-8050
Last Residence: 98371 Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, United States of America
Born: 15 Sep 1923
Last Benefit: 98371 Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, United States of America
Died: 20 Feb 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951)

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Richard D Erskine
Date of Death: 20 Feb 1991 Place of Death: Tacoma
Age: 67 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Residence: Pierce
SSN: 537-12-8050 Certificate: 005889

More About Richard David Erskine:
Census: 1930, Kirkland, King Co., WA Roll 2490, p. 6A, Enum Dist 397

500. Dorothy J Erskine was born on 29 Nov 1924 in Washington and died on 5 Aug 1990 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington at age 65.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
The 1930 census of Kirkland, WA shows Floyd Erskine as a painter/decorator at 36 born in SD of Fr. Canadian and SD parents. Ada is 26 born in IA of IA parents. Floyd is 8, Richard 6, both born in OR. Dorothy is 5, Donald 4 and 1 month, Lola F. 2 and 11 months and Fred 1 and 11 months, all born in WA.

NOTE: the birth date shown in the SS index is different than found in the online family tree being used in this database.

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Dorothy J Bradley
Date of Death: 5 Aug 1990 Place of Death: Wenatchee
Age: 66 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Residence: Douglas
SSN: 552-58-0546 Certificate: 020227

Social Security Death Index
Name: Dorothy J. Bradley
SSN: 552-58-0546
Last Residence: 98802 East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, United States of America
Born: 22 Nov 1923 Died: 5 Aug 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: California (1958)

More About Dorothy J. Erskine:
Census: 1930, Kirkland, King Co., WA Roll 2490, p. 6A, Enum Dist 397

Child of Dorothy Erskine and James Bradley is:
21i.?¹⁶ Bradley. She married ? Devalt.

501. Donald Erskine was born about 1926 in Washington and died on 5 Jul 1995 about age 69.

General Notes: This is the Donald that was married to Ann:
Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
Name: Erskine, Donald E
County: Multnomah
Death Date: 6 Jul 1995
Certificate: 95-14432
Age: 71 Birth Date: 14 May 1924
Spouse: Ann

U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Don S Erskine
Birth Date: Aug 1928
Address: 1012 Poplar #A, Wenatchee, Washington 98801-0101 (1993)

More About Donald Erskine:
Census: 1930, Kirkland, King Co., WA Roll 2490, p. 6A, Enum Dist 397

Donald married Ann Harrison on 17 Jun 1950. Ann was born on 11 Sep 1926 and died on 17 May 2005 at age 78.

General Notes: Ann Harrison Erskine
07/14/2005
Ann Harrison Erskine, 78, Died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, Tumwater, Wash. She was born Sept. 11,1926, Macomb, the daughter of Dr. Bruce and Mary (Baird) Harrison. She married Donald E. Erskine, June 17, 1950, He preceded her in death July 5, 1995. She is survived by four sons, Don (Jane) Erskine, Portland, Ore., Jim (Mary Beth) Erskine, Olympia, Wash., Bruce (Tersa) Erskine, Seattle, Wash., and John (Fran) Erskine, Kenmore, Wash.; Five grandchildren, Isaac and Sam, Portland, Ore., Sarah, Olympia, Wash., Will and Kate, Kenmore, Wash.; One brother, Bruce Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She graduated from Colchester High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1944, a graduate from the University of Illinois with a bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1948. She lived in Cleveland, Ohio, Hudson, Ohio, Oak Park, River Forest and Portland, Ore. Her hobbies and interests included gardening, opera, classical music, gourmet cooking, English and Early American History. Grave Side Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester, with the Rev. Michael DeBlois, officiating. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005, at the Jones Mortuary, Colchester. Friends may call at the Jones Mortuary, Colchester, after 8:00 a.m. Saturday till time of services. Memorials may be made to the Donors Choice.

502. Laverne F Erskine was born about 1927 in Washington and died on an unknown date.

504. Gerald Arthur Day was born on 31 May 1932 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on 12 Mar 1967 in Ramsey County, Minnesota at age 34.

General Notes: Notes for Gerald Arthur Day:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Gerald Day
SSN: 504-26-7028
Born: 31 May 1932 Died: Mar 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Gerald A. Day
Birth Date: 31 May 1932 Death Date: 12 Mar 1967
Death County: Ramsey
Mother's Maiden Name: Ruby
State File Number: 007880 Certificate Number: 007880
Certificate Year: 1967 Record Number: 1666328

505. Betty L Brown was born about 1927 in Denver County, Colorado and died about 1930 in Denver County, Colorado about age 3.

General Notes: 1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Grace P Brown
Home in 1930: Watkins, Adams, Colorado
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: David B
Household Members: Name Age
David B Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents, section laborer on railroad
Grace P Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents
Betty L Brown 3 3/12 b. CO
Mary L Brown 1 10/12 b. CO
John D Brown new born - 0 months b. CO
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Watkins, Adams, Colorado; Roll 229; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 23.0.

General Notes: Notes for Mary L. Brown:
This may be David and Grace in 1930:
1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Grace P Brown
Home in 1930: Watkins, Adams, Colorado
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: David B
Household Members: Name Age
David B Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents, section laborer on railroad
Grace P Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents
Betty L Brown 3 3/12 b. CO
Mary L Brown 1 10/12 b. CO
John D Brown new born - 0 months b. CO
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Watkins, Adams, Colorado; Roll 229; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 23.0.

507. John D Brown was born on 19 Mar 1930 in Colorado and died on 12 Aug 1998 at age 68.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

This may be David and Grace in 1930:
1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Grace P Brown
Home in 1930: Watkins, Adams, Colorado
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: David B
Household Members: Name Age
David B Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents, section laborer on railroad
Grace P Brown 23 b. IA of IA parents
Betty L Brown 3 3/12 b. CO
Mary L Brown 1 10/12 b. CO
John D Brown new born - 0 months b. CO
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Watkins, Adams, Colorado; Roll 229; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 23.0

Social Security Death Index
Name: John D. Brown
SSN: 523-24-0540
Last Residence: 80233 Denver, Adams, CO
Born: 19 Mar 1930
Last Benefit: 80233 Denver, Adams, CO
Died: 12 Aug 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

General Notes: Information was taken from an online family tree.

Children of John Brown and Jennette Lucas are:
+42i.Debbie¹⁶ Brown.
43ii.Don Brown.

508. Howard W Brown was born on 21 Sep 1932 in Colorado and died on 22 Nov 1981 at age 49.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Notes for Howard W. Brown:
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Howard W Brown
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY KOREA
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1932 Death Date: 22 Nov 1981
Service Start Date: 3 Jan 1951 Interment Date: 25 Nov 1981
Cemetery: Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 4400 West Kenyon Avenue Denver, CO 80236
Buried At: Section S Site 4772

Social Security Death Index
Name: Howard Brown
SSN: 523-34-4415
Last Residence: 80011 Aurora, Adams, CO
Born: 21 Sep 1932 Died: Nov 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

+ 680 M iii. David Brown was born on 16 Mar 1962 in Denver County, Colorado and died on 3 Feb 1996 at age 33.

509. Harold Brown was born on 19 Jan 1935 in Colorado and died on 1 Nov 1988 at age 53.

510. Garland Brown was born on 29 Jun 1937 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

511. Marvin D Brown was born on 7 Sep 1941 in Colorado and died on 28 Nov 1999 at age 58.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan

Social Security Death Index
Name: Marvin D. Brown
SSN: 523-48-7543
Last Residence: 80215 Lakewood, Jefferson, CO
Born: 7 Sep 1941 Died: 28 Nov 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1955)

Children of Marvin Brown and Cheryl ? are:
Cassandra Brown.
Jeff Brown.
Julie Brown.
Kimberly Brown.
Randy Brown.

512. Jimmy Ray Ruby was born on 9 Sep 1956 and died on 8 Jul 2007 at age 50.

General Notes: Social Security Death Index
Name: Jimmy Ray Ruby
SSN: 522-90-3942
Last Residence:
Born: 9 Feb 1956 Died: 8 Jul 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1971)

Jimmy Ray Ruby and Anta Louck had one child, do not have name.

514. Harold Ellsworth Black was born on 28 Aug 1918 in Iowa and died on 24 Jun 1976 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa at age 57.

General Notes: The 1920 census of Grant, IA shows Robert E. Black as a farmer at 24 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lillie M. is 22 born in IA of IA parents. Harald E. is 1 and 4 months born in IA.

The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Edwin Black at 29 born in IA of parents Elmer Black born about 1861 in IL and Millie Stevenson born about 1868 in IA. Lillie is 27 born in IA of parents Luella Jarvis born about 1876 in IA and Charlie Graham born about 1870 in IA. Harold Black is 6 and Velma is 4, both born in IA.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows R. Edwin Black as a farmer at 4 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lily M. is 32 born in IA of IA parents. Harold E. is 11, Velma M. 9, Marjorie L. 3 and William E. 1, all born in IA.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Harold Black
SSN: 482-28-0975
Born: 28 Aug 1918 Died: Jun 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951)

More About Harold Ellsworth Black:
Census 1: 1920, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T625_511, p. 3B, Enum Dist 123
Census 2: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 3: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 3B, Enum Dist 8

Children of Harold Black and Elaine Kriger are:
13i.?⁵ Black. She married ? Reavis.

Notes for ? Black:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.

Notes for ? Reavis:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.

14ii.? Black. He married ? Motsinger.

General Notes: Children of Harold Black and Elaine Kriger are:
13i.?⁵ Black. She married ? Reavis.

Notes for ? Black:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.

Notes for ? Reavis:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.

14ii.? Black. He married ? Motsinger.

515. Velma M Black was born on 17 Jul 1920 in Iowa and died on 25 May 2006 at age 85.

General Notes: The 1925 census of Grant, IA shows Edwin Black at 29 born in IA of parents Elmer Black born about 1861 in IL and Millie Stevenson born about 1868 in IA. Lillie is 27 born in IA of parents Luella Jarvis born about 1876 in IA and Charlie Graham born about 1870 in IA. Harold Black is 6 and Velma is 4, both born in IA.

The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows R. Edwin Black as a farmer at 4 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lily M. is 32 born in IA of IA parents. Harold E. is 11, Velma M. 9, Marjorie L. 3 and William E. 1, all born in IA.

Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index
Name: Velma Mae Randolph
SSN: 484-28-2306
Last Residence: 51601 Shenandoah, Page, IA
Born: 17 Jul 1920 Died: 25 May 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951)

More About Velma M. Black:
Census 1: 1925, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA State Census Collection
Census 2: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 3B, Enum Dist 8

Velma married Herman C Randolph on 24 May 1940 in Maryville Nodaway County, Missouri. Herman was born on 18 Jun 1914 and died on 30 Apr 1993 at age 78.

General Notes: Social Security Death Index
Name: Herman C. Randolph
SSN: 506-12-1929
Last Residence: 51636 Coin, Page, Iowa, United States of America
Born: 18 Jun 1914 Died: 30 Apr 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)

Marriage Notes for Velma Black and Herman Randolph:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Velma Mae Black Age: 20 Birth Date: abt 1920
Marriage Date: 24 May 1940
Marriage Location: Nodaway, Missouri Marriage County: Nodaway
Spouse Name: Herman Randolph Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1915

More About Herman Randolph and Velma Black:
Marriage: 5/24/1940, Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO, USA

General Notes: The 1930 census of Grant, IA shows R. Edwin Black as a farmer at 4 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lily M. is 32 born in IA of IA parents. Harold E. is 11, Velma M. 9, Marjorie L. 3 and William E. 1, all born in IA.

More About Marjorie L. Black:
Census: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 3B, Enum Dist 8

General Notes: he 1930 census of Grant, IA shows R. Edwin Black as a farmer at 4 born in IA of IL and IA parents. Lily M. is 32 born in IA of IA parents. Harold E. is 11, Velma M. 9, Marjorie L. 3 and William E. 1, all born in IA.

Census: 1930, Grant, Ringgold Co., IA Roll 680, p. 3B, Enum Dist 8

Orville married Audrey B Reed. Audrey was born on 29 Mar 1915 and died on 30 Mar 1986 in Iowa at age 71.

526. Mary Lea Lilly was born on 19 Mar 1924 in Ridgeway, Harrison County, Missouri and died on 12 Jan 1976 in Woodland, Yolo County, California at age 51.

Mary married Freddie Arthur Schnepp, son of Fred Dell Schnepp and Gertie Ellen Bockus, on 16 Oct 1939 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska. Freddie was born on 30 Nov 1919 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska and died on 27 Oct 1978 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska at age 58.

529. Robert Leroy Conley was born on 5 Sep 1938 and died on 5 Aug 1999 in Williamsburg, Sierra County, New Mexico at age 60.

General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson
Source of Death: Social Security Death Index, Last residence; 87942 Williamsburg, Sierra County, New Mexico

General Notes: There were 4 other children but do not have names.
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009

537. Mary Ann Smith was born on 31 Jul 1935, died on 31 Jul 1935, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.

540. Eva Marie Smith was born on 17 Jul 1941 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, died on 17 Jul 1941, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.

Seventh Generation

Jan next married Keith D Angerman, son of Kieth Bud Angerman and Phyllis Sherman.

Lisa married Glenn Scott Vincent, son of Gerald Ray Vincent and Ruby Pearl Deneen.

Scott married Donna Jo Hall, daughter of John Robert Hall and Dorothy Beryl Cox.

David married Tamera Lynne Nash, daughter of Mark Ramsden Hawley and Linda Louise Handley. Tamera was born on 4 Mar 1966 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

563. Andrew Forsman was born on 16 Feb 1947 in Port Orchard, Washington and died on 16 Feb 1947 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

565. Paul Forsman was born on 25 Sep 1949 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington and died on 25 Sep 1949 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

566. Thomas Forsman was born on 3 Dec 1950 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington and died on 4 Dec 1950 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

General Notes: Source: Mary Catherine Chadwick, September 2006
Source: Son Robert Chadwick

Catherine married Larry Jo Conrad. Larry died on 26 Jul 1999 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana and was buried on 29 Jul 1999 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana.

General Notes: Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

Source: Cathy Conrad, Great Grandaughter of Virginia Ann Conley

603. Kenneth Duane Carson was born on 16 Sep 1966 and died on 9 Apr 1983 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 16.

General Notes: Kenneth Duane Carson was killed in an auto accident west of Mt Ayr, Iowa.

+ 736 F i. Connie Ann Bramblett was born on 28 Nov 1963 and died on 28 Nov 1963.

+ 747 M i. Edward Franklin Smock was born on 26 Jul 1961 and died on 26 Jul 1961.

641. Ardith Ann Campbell was born on 31 May 1946 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington and died on 12 Aug 1951 in Brush, Morgan County, Colorado at age 5.

652. Gary D Shivley was born on 10 Oct 1950 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado and died on 13 Nov 1957 at age 7.

General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Origanal source: Betty Jo Ruby

From Findagrave which has a pic of the tombstone:
Leo David Cheers, Jr
Birth: May 19, 1959 Death: May 19, 1959
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Section Babyland Lot 40

680. David Brown was born on 16 Mar 1962 in Denver County, Colorado and died on 3 Feb 1996 at age 33.

General Notes: Social Security Death Index
Name: David W. Brown
SSN: 522-19-8530
Last Residence: 80011 Aurora, Adams, CO
Born: 16 Mar 1962 Died: 3 Feb 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1977)

Eighth Generation

Steven married Kelsy Corine Hull, daughter of David Richard Hull and Lesli Van Dinter.

Ninth Generation

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