1. Hans John Jackob Ruby was born in 1540 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Hans married Elsbeth Muller on 21 Oct 1599. Elsbeth was born about 1544 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Hans Rubin was born on 11 Nov 1579 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 3 F ii. Klawa Clara Jakob was born in 1563 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland.
+ 4 M iii. Hans Jakob was born on 6 Jun 1567 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland.
+ 5 M iv. Nichlaus Jakob was born on 25 Feb 1569 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland.
+ 6 M v. Nilsdotter Jakob was born on 20 Mar 1573 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland.
+ 7 M vi. Ulrich Jakob was born on 1 Jan 1575 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland.
+ 8 M vii. Christian Jakob was born on 2 Apr 1588 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
Second Generation 2. Hans Rubin was born on 11 Nov 1579 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Hans married Elysabeth Dichtlin on 27 Oct 1599 in Zumbaren Inn, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland. Elysabeth was born about 1583 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 9 M i. Hans John Rubin was born on 31 May 1605 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 10 M ii. Casper Rubin was born on 22 Aug 1600 in Zumbaren Inn, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 11 F iii. Elsbeth Rubin was born on 17 Apr 1603 in Kien, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 12 F iv. Else Rubin was born on 1 Oct 1608 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 13 F v. Catharina Rubin was born on 17 Apr 1610 in Kien, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 14 M vi. Christian Rubin was born on 28 Mar 1613 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 15 M vii. Casper Rubin was born on 3 Dec 1615 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 16 M viii. Nilsdotter Rubin was born on 12 Dec 1617 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 17 M ix. Ulrich Rubin was born on 19 Dec 1624 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
3. Klawa Clara Jakob was born in 1563 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland. The cause of her death was of Frost.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
4. Hans Jakob was born on 6 Jun 1567 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland. The cause of his death was of Frost.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
5. Nichlaus Jakob was born on 25 Feb 1569 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland. The cause of his death was of Frost.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
6. Nilsdotter Jakob was born on 20 Mar 1573 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland. The cause of his death was of Frost.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
7. Ulrich Jakob was born on 1 Jan 1575 in Wengi, Reichenbach, Berne Canton, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
8. Christian Jakob was born on 2 Apr 1588 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Third Generation 9. Hans John Rubin was born on 31 May 1605 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Hans married Christensdotter Jaggi. Christensdotter was born about 1609 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 18 M i. Dichtlin Jakob was born on 15 Nov 1632 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 19 M ii. Hans Jakob was born on 13 Jul 1634 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 20 M iii. Briscoe Jakob was born on 15 Oct 1636 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 21 M iv. Christensdotter Jakob .
+ 22 M v. Christen Jakob was born on 9 Oct 1644 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 23 M vi. Casper Jakob was born on 27 Dec 1645 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 24 M vii. Peter Jakob was born on 7 Aug 1653 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
10. Casper Rubin was born on 22 Aug 1600 in Zumbaren Inn, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
11. Elsbeth Rubin was born on 17 Apr 1603 in Kien, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
12. Else Rubin was born on 1 Oct 1608 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
13. Catharina Rubin was born on 17 Apr 1610 in Kien, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
14. Christian Rubin was born on 28 Mar 1613 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
15. Casper Rubin was born on 3 Dec 1615 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
16. Nilsdotter Rubin was born on 12 Dec 1617 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
17. Ulrich Rubin was born on 19 Dec 1624 in Kein, Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Fourth Generation 18. Dichtlin Jakob was born on 15 Nov 1632 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
19. Hans Jakob was born on 13 Jul 1634 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
20. Briscoe Jakob was born on 15 Oct 1636 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland. The cause of his death was of Frost.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
22. Christen Jakob was born on 9 Oct 1644 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
23. Casper Jakob was born on 27 Dec 1645 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
24. Peter Jakob was born on 7 Aug 1653 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Peter married Anna Callet Gebfert on 10 Feb 1681/82 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland. Anna was born about 1657 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in 1691 about age 34.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 25 M i. Jackob Rubi was born on 4 Aug 1684.
+ 26 M ii. Hans John Jakob was born on 24 Dec 1683 in Hofweir, Switzerland and died on 4 Jan 1724/25 at age 41.
+ 27 F iii. Anna Nilsdotter Jakob was born on 5 Sep 1684 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in Aug 1716 at age 31.
Fifth Generation 25. Jackob Rubi was born on 4 Aug 1684.
General Notes: Ruby Family History as submitted to Diagonal (Ringgold County, Iowa) Centennial Book
The first written record in Switzerland of the Ruby family is in 1301 when Burkhart Rubi, an unfree Knight, having received his freedom for service, undertook to move to a nearby area with his family. He was denied that privilege and went to a court of his peers and won his case. Even at this time, they were educated and served as scribes and people of responsibility. In the 1530, they were involved in the Reformation, and from 1540, baptismal and marriage records ware available and a family history traced. Descended from Jakoab and Verena Murher, Peter Ruby, their son and his brothers, Casper and John, came to Philadelphia and were naturalized there. Peter was our ancestor, and his son Peter, with his mother, moved south of Louisville, Kentucky. His son, Asa Ruby and family moved to Webster County, Kentucky. Asa's son James R. and wife Susannah Jane Baysinger Ruby, came to Edgar County, Illinois in 1830 where twelve children were born, ten living to adulthood. After James' death in 1845, these children came with their mother to Knowlton where the family remains to this day. One son did not come, remaining in Clinton, Indiana, where he had recently married and where his family may be found today. Two infant children were born and died in this area, and who's graves with that of the father, James R. has not been found to this date.
The children of the family were; Margaret Ann Ruby Benson, widow of James Benson; Asa and Anna Conley Ruby; James H and Cynthia Conley Ruby; Boanerges F. and wives, Lovina Rogers, Mary-Polly Blakesley, Elizabeth Blakesley, and Lovina Jackson Ruby; John B. and Rachel Harvey Ruby; our ancestor, Valentine Gilbert and Harriet Conley Ruby; Elizabeth Ruby Blakesley, wife of Chauncey Blakesley; Jane Ruby died as a child in Edgar County, Illinois; Milburn J. and Louisa Wilson Ruby, remained in Indiana; Solomon Ruby died as a child in Edgar County, Illinois; Addison S Ruby and wives Hortensa Whitcomb and Harriet B. Stahl; and A. Luzetta Ruby and husbands Littleton Reynolds and Thomas Brott who went to Washington State.
The Ruby family came to Ringgold County in the spring and fall of 1855 and the spring of 1856 with all their earthly possessions and their families and settled in Jefferson township, helping to found Knowlton, Iowa; establishing Knowlton/Centenary Cemetery around the graves of Susannah Jane Ruby 1799-1864, and that of her grandson Filander Ruby, son of Valentine and Harriet Ruby, and being a part of Goshen, Iowa, remaining to this day to be a part of Diagonal, Iowa.
Valentine and Harriet Ruby were the parents of;, Henry Houton, wife Nancy E. Clark Ruby, Susannah Jane Ruby, wife of Josiah Jarvis; John B. Wives Ellen Falls and Eva Crew Ruby; Mary E. wife of Thomas Mckune; Jonathan Milbern, wife Mary Stahl Ruby; Isaac Warner, wife Angeline Wilbur Ruby; Colin J. and wife Matilda Falls Ruby; Julia E. Ruby, wife of John N. Dillenburg; and Alfred G., wife Rachel Falls Ruby.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Jackob married Verena Murner. Verena was born on 26 Dec 1685.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 28 M i. Murner Jakob was born on 5 Oct 1704 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 29 M ii. Kerr Jakob was born on 19 Dec 1706 in Switzerland and died in Nov 1758 at age 51.
+ 30 F iii. Anna Anthoni Jakob was born on 10 Feb 1708/09 in Switzerland.
+ 31 M iv. Peter Rubi was born in 1715 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in Nov 1761 in Lancaster, York County, Pennsylvania at age 46.
+ 32 M v. Jacob Jakob was born on 24 Jan 1716/17 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 33 M vi. Casper Jakob was born on 7 Jul 1720 in Opplgen, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in 1776 in York County, Pennsylvania at age 56.
+ 34 M vii. Christensdotter Jakob was born on 24 Aug 1721 in Opplgen, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
+ 35 M viii. Hans Johannes Jacob Jakob was born on 8 Nov 1723 in Peichenban, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died on 5 May 1763 in Bredncct Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at age 39.
+ 36 M ix. Abraham Jakob was born on 8 Feb 1727/28 and died on 20 Apr 1729 at age 1.
+ 37 M x. Isaac Jakob was born on 8 Feb 1727/28 and died on 22 Mar 1733/34 at age 6.
26. Hans John Jakob was born on 24 Dec 1683 in Hofweir, Switzerland and died on 4 Jan 1724/25 at age 41.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
27. Anna Nilsdotter Jakob was born on 5 Sep 1684 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in Aug 1716 at age 31.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Sixth Generation 28. Murner Jakob was born on 5 Oct 1704 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
29. Kerr Jakob was born on 19 Dec 1706 in Switzerland and died in Nov 1758 at age 51.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
30. Anna Anthoni Jakob was born on 10 Feb 1708/09 in Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
31. Peter Rubi was born in 1715 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in Nov 1761 in Lancaster, York County, Pennsylvania at age 46.
General Notes: Peter Rubi (Ruby) immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1838
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Peter married Anna Callet.
General Notes: Source: Jo Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 38 M i. Peter Ruby was born from 1740 to 1741 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and died in 1822 in Indiana at age 82.
+ 39 M ii. Hans John Jacob Jessie Ruby was born about 1740 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died on 27 Jan 1791 in Shenandoah County, Virginia about age 51.
+ 40 M iii. David Ruby was born about 1742 in York County, Pennsylvania.
+ 41 M iv. John Jacob Hans Ruby was born about 1744 in York County, Pennsylvania and died on 24 Jan 1788 in Shenandoah County, Virginia about age 44.
32. Jacob Jakob was born on 24 Jan 1716/17 in Reichenbach, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
33. Casper Jakob was born on 7 Jul 1720 in Opplgen, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died in 1776 in York County, Pennsylvania at age 56.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
34. Christensdotter Jakob was born on 24 Aug 1721 in Opplgen, Canton Berne, Switzerland.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
35. Hans Johannes Jacob Jakob was born on 8 Nov 1723 in Peichenban, Canton Berne, Switzerland and died on 5 May 1763 in Bredncct Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at age 39.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
36. Abraham Jakob was born on 8 Feb 1727/28 and died on 20 Apr 1729 at age 1.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
37. Isaac Jakob was born on 8 Feb 1727/28 and died on 22 Mar 1733/34 at age 6.
General Notes: Source: Joanne Ruby
Seventh Generation 38. Peter Ruby was born from 1740 to 1741 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and died in 1822 in Indiana at age 82.
General Notes: Peter Ruby died at the home of his daughter Sarah Ruby Dunning, Third and Church streets, Vincennes, Indiana in March 1822. His Will probated, Vincennes, Indiana, 18 mar 1822
Source: Jo Ruby
Peter married Jane Rogers Brooks in 1868 in Shelby, Kentucky.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 42 M i. David Ruby .
+ 43 M ii. Peter Ruby .
+ 44 M iii. Asa Ruby was born on 3 Jul 1769 in Webster County, Kentucky and died in Feb 1803 in Kentucky at age 33.
+ 45 M iv. John Ruby .
+ 46 F v. Sarah Ruby .
39. Hans John Jacob Jessie Ruby was born about 1740 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died on 27 Jan 1791 in Shenandoah County, Virginia about age 51.
General Notes: Source: Jo Ruby
40. David Ruby was born about 1742 in York County, Pennsylvania.
General Notes: Source: Jo Ruby
41. John Jacob Hans Ruby was born about 1744 in York County, Pennsylvania and died on 24 Jan 1788 in Shenandoah County, Virginia about age 44.
General Notes: Source: Jo Ruby
Eighth Generation 44. Asa Ruby was born on 3 Jul 1769 in Webster County, Kentucky and died in Feb 1803 in Kentucky at age 33.
General Notes: Source of marriage: Kentucky marriages, 1785-1979
Asa married Jane Rogers, daughter of Mathew Rogers and Jane Blackburn, on 23 Apr 1790 in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. Jane was born in 1771 and died about 1821 about age 50.
General Notes: Source: Rootsweb, World Connect Project 21002
Source of marriage: Kentucky marriages, 1785-1979
Children from this marriage were:
+ 47 M i. James Rogers Ruby was born on 20 Feb 1791 in Kentucky and died on 29 Aug 1845 in Edgar County, Illinois at age 54.
+ 48 M ii. Mathew Ruby was born on 18 Dec 1792 in Hardin County, Kentucky and died on 1 Dec 1869 in McLean County, Kentucky at age 76.
+ 49 M iii. Peter Ruby was born in 1794 in Kentucky.
+ 50 F iv. Jane Ruby was born in Nelson County, Kentucky.
+ 51 F v. Sarah Ruby was born in 1796 in Kentucky and died in Kentucky.
+ 52 F vi. Nancy Ruby was born in Kentucky.
+ 53 M vii. John Ruby was born in 1803 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
John married Unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 54 M i. Edmond Ruby
+ 55 M ii. Sanford Ruby
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Sarah married Mark Dunning. Mark was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and died in 1823 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 56 M i. Spencer Spear Dunning was born in 1812 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana and died in 1846 in Bruceville, Indiana at age 34.
+ 57 M ii. John Brooks Dunning .
+ 58 F iii. Margery D Dunning .
Ninth Generation 47. James Rogers Ruby was born on 20 Feb 1791 in Kentucky and died on 29 Aug 1845 in Edgar County, Illinois at age 54.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Moved to Edgar County, Illinois in December 1830.
The James Ruby Family, except Milbern and family, left Edgar County, Illinois in the spring and fall of 1855 and in the spring of 1856. They came direct to and settled in Ringgold County , Iowa.
James married Susannah Jane Baysinger, daughter of Peter Baysinger and Eva Snider,. Susannah was born on 26 Mar 1799 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, died on 28 Sep 1864 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 65, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 59 F i. Margaret Ann Ruby was born on 16 Oct 1816 in Kentucky and died on 13 Oct 1899 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 82.
+ 60 M ii. Asa Ruby was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 18 Dec 1899 in Harford, Lyon County, Kansas at age 81, and was buried in Harford Cemetery, Hartford, Lyon County, Kansas.
+ 61 M iii. James Henry Ruby 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.
+ 62 M iv. Boanerges Franklin Ruby was born on 8 Apr 1822 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 13 Apr 1898 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 76, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 63 M v. John B Ruby was born on 2 Jan 1825 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky and died on 6 Nov 1868 at age 43.
+ 64 M vi. Valentine Gilbert Ruby 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.
+ 65 F vii. Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby was born on 3 Jan 1829 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 4 May 1900 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 71, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 66 F viii. Jane Ruby "Twin" was born in 1830 and died in 1836 in Edgar County, Illinois at age 6.
+ 67 M ix. Soloman Ruby "Twin" died in Edgar County, Illinois.
+ 68 M x. Milbern Jonathan Ruby was born on 27 Nov 1836 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 23 Mar 1916 at age 79, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana.
+ 69 M xi. Addison Sparks Ruby was born on 20 Dec 1839 in Edgar County, Illinois and died in 1936 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 97.
+ 70 F xii. Luzetta S Ruby was born on 24 Apr 1842 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 8 Nov 1906 at age 64.
48. Mathew Ruby was born on 18 Dec 1792 in Hardin County, Kentucky and died on 1 Dec 1869 in McLean County, Kentucky at age 76.
49. Peter Ruby was born in 1794 in Kentucky.
General Notes: Died in infancy.
50. Jane Ruby was born in Nelson County, Kentucky.
General Notes: Moved to Edgar County, Illinois in December 1830.
Jane married Valentine Baysinger, son of Peter Baysinger and Eva Snider,.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 71 M i. Peter Baysinger
+ 72 M ii. Mathew Baysinger .
+ 73 M iii. William Baysinger
+ 74 M iv. James Baysinger
+ 75 F v. Eliza Ann Baysinger .
+ 76 F vi. Sarena Baysinger .
51. Sarah Ruby was born in 1796 in Kentucky and died in Kentucky.
52. Nancy Ruby was born in Kentucky.
Nancy married Green Thompson on 10 Jun 1828 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
53. John Ruby was born in 1803 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
John married Rachel. Rachel was born in 1803.
56. Spencer Spear Dunning was born in 1812 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana and died in 1846 in Bruceville, Indiana at age 34.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Spencer married Emily E Reily on 30 May 1838. Emily was born on 24 Feb 1816 and died on 30 Sep 1900 at age 84.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 77 F i. Sarah Amelia Dunning was born on 7 Mar 1839 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 17 Sep 1874 in Bruceville, Indiana at age 35.
+ 78 F ii. Margia Eve Dunning was born on 22 Nov 1841 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 16 Mar 1910 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana at age 68.
+ 79 M iii. William J Dunning was born on 22 Apr 1844 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 21 May 1891 in Blicknell, Indiana at age 47.
+ 80 M iv. Spear Spencer Dunning was born on 22 Apr 1844 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 7 Jun 1870 in Bruceville, Indiana at age 26.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
John married Lucinda Baker on 29 Jun 1833 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Lucinda was born in 1797 and died on 25 Aug 1834 at age 37.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
John next married Rachel Caldwell on 27 Jan 1836 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
John next married Sarah Graviston on 2 Jun 1839 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Sarah was born in 1809 and died in 1845 at age 36.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Margery married William Lindsay.
Tenth Generation 59. Margaret Ann Ruby was born on 16 Oct 1816 in Kentucky and died on 13 Oct 1899 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 82.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Margaret married Daniel Harden.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Margaret next married James Benson in 1841. James was born in 1787 in Accomack, Virginia and died from 1850 to 1854 in Edgar County, Illinois at age 63.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 81 M i. James Alson Benson 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.
+ 82 F ii. Susannah Benson .
Margaret next married Miul Conley, son of William Conley and Jimima Whitford,. Miul 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. They had no children.
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.
60. Asa Ruby was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 18 Dec 1899 in Harford, Lyon County, Kansas at age 81, and was buried in Harford Cemetery, Hartford, Lyon County, Kansas.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Asa married Anna Conley on 21 Dec 1841 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Anna was born on 30 Nov 1820 in Ohio, died on 20 Jun 1895 in Harford, Lyon County, Kansas at age 74, and was buried in Harford Cemetery, Hartford, Lyon County, Kansas.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 83 M i. Joseph H Ruby was born about 1843 in Illinois.
+ 84 F ii. Olive Ruby was born in 1845 in Illinois.
+ 85 M iii. William J Ruby .
+ 86 M iv. Hyram W Ruby was born about 1850 in Illinois.
+ 87 M v. Jonathan Ruby was born about 1852 in Illinois.
+ 88 F vi. Mariah Ruby was born about 1855 in Illinois.
+ 89 F vii. Elmira Ruby was born about 1857 in Iowa.
+ 90 F viii. Manerva Ruby was born about 1859 in Iowa.
61. James Henry Ruby 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 9th 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
James married Cynthia Ann Conley, daughter of William Conley and Jimima Whitford, on 24 Dec 1840 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Cynthia 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.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 91 F i. Harriet Jane Ruby was born on 20 Apr 1843 and died on 6 Oct 1902 at age 59.
+ 92 F ii. Sarah F Ruby was born about 1844 in Indiana and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 93 M iii. Alexander Baldon Ruby was born about 1848 in Indiana.
+ 94 F iv. Margaret Ruby was born about 1850 in Indiana.
+ 95 F v. Mary Ruby was born about 1853 in Indiana.
+ 96 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.
+ 97 M vii. James Wolford Ruby was born about 1855 in Indiana.
+ 98 F viii. Catherine L Ruby was born about 1860 in Iowa.
+ 99 M ix. Charles Rosencrans Ruby was born about 1862 in Iowa.
+ 100 F x. Luella Josephine Ruby "Josie" was born about 1867 in Iowa.
62. Boanerges Franklin Ruby was born on 8 Apr 1822 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 13 Apr 1898 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 76, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk1B, pg 6, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Boanerges Franklin Ruby is a Civil War Veteran
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Boanerges married Lavina Rogers on 6 Apr 1843. Lavina was born in Kentucky and died on 7 Jan 1846.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 101 F i. Sarah Ellen Ruby was born on 26 May 1844 in Indiana and died on 1 Jun 1898 at age 54.
Boanerges next married Mary Blakesley "Polly".
Children from this marriage were:
+ 102 M i. James Addison Ruby "Addie" "
+ 103 M ii. Amos Fiss Ruby 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.
+ 104 M iii. Barthalomew Ruby .
Boanerges next married Elizabeth Blakesley on 18 Feb 1861 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk 1B, pg 6, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 105 M i. Chauncy B Ruby "Buel" "
+ 106 F ii. Ida May Ruby
+ 107 M iii. William R Ruby
+ 108 M iv. Albert S Ruby
+ 109 M v. Charles E Ruby
+ 110 M vi. Otis B Ruby
Boanerges next married Lovina B Jackson on 30 Jan 1882 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Lovina was born on 13 Oct 1847 in Mercer County, Illinois, died on 8 Aug 1901 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 53, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Obituary:
Twice-A-Week News August 9, 1901
Death of Mrs. B.F. Ruby, Knowlton, August 8.
Lovina B. Jackson was born October 13, 1847 in Mercer County, Illinois, where she remained until 1877. She them moved to Ringgold County, Iowa.
In January 1881 she was married ot B.F. Ruby (Boanerges Franklin Ruby) who departed this life three years ago. On Tuesday at 11:00 o'clock she quietly passed from this earthly home in Knowlton, Iowa to her heavenly one that was prepared for her. She leaves three children, five sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. J.D. Sparks. The remains were laid to rest in the Knowlton Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all.
Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 48, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 111 F i. Mary Isabel Ruby
+ 112 M ii. Oscar L Ruby
+ 113 F iii. Rosa Ruby
63. John B Ruby was born on 2 Jan 1825 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky and died on 6 Nov 1868 at age 43.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
John married Rachel M Harvey on 15 Jun 1847 in Edgar County, Illinois. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 114 M i. Calvin S Ruby .
+ 115 F ii. Margaret Ruby .
+ 116 M iii. James A Ruby was born in 1860 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 25 Nov 1960 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington at age 100.
+ 117 M iv. Thomas Marshall Ruby .
+ 118 F v. Delila Ruby .
64. Valentine Gilbert Ruby 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 14th 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 40th 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
Valentine married Harriet Conley, daughter of William Conley and Jimima Whitford, on 23 Jan 1847 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Harriet 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 119 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.
+ 120 F ii. Sussanah Jane Ruby was born on 18 Mar 1850 in Illinois and died on 26 Jul 1929 at age 79.
+ 121 M iii. John B Ruby was born in 1851 in Illinois.
+ 122 F iv. Mary E Ruby was born in 1854 in Illinois.
+ 123 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.
+ 124 M vi. Isaac Warner Ruby was born on 27 Jun 1858 and died on 10 Jun 1933 at age 74.
+ 125 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.
+ 126 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.
+ 127 F ix. Julia Elizabeth Ruby was born on 11 Oct 1865 in Iowa and died on 29 Nov 1892 at age 27.
+ 128 M x. Alfred Gilbert Ruby was born on 24 Nov 1868 in Iowa and died on 31 Dec 1912 at age 44.
Valentine next married Eliza A Burt on 13 Nov 1890 in Ringgold County, Iowa. They had no children.
General Notes: Source of Marriage to Valentine Ruby: Bk B, pg 539, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
65. Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby was born on 3 Jan 1829 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, died on 4 May 1900 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa at age 71, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Biographical sketch of "Record" subscribers done 1880/1181.
Mrs Elizabeth Blakesley was born in Breckenridge County, Kentucky in 1829. In 1833 her people the Ruby's move to Edgar County, Illinois and thence to Ringgold County, Iowa. Mr and Mrs Blakesley started to Iowa with an ox team, but when only a days trip out half of the team gave out and Mr Blakesley was fain to trade the oxen for a team of mares, borrowing the $190.00 which he paid as boot from a man who owed Mr V.G. Ruby (her brother) and when Mr V.G Ruby wanted his money Mr Blakesley sold the mares for $190.00 and was left with out a team. He walked seven miles and worked by the day for 75 cents a day.
Mrs Blakesley has for weeks at a time ground buckwheat on a coffee mill before breakfast for the morning meal. Roasted buckwheat was the only coffee in use in the family for a long time.
Four weeks after they arrived Mr Blakesley borrowed a yoke of oxen and started in search of eatables. He was gone three weeks and had to go 150 miles into Missouri. The Blakesley house was quite a primitive structure. The bedstead was extensive one. It extended clear across the house and had two logs for rails. One was part of the house and the other was part of the bed. AS large piece of bark served for a dinner table.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Barbara married Chauncey B Blakesley, son of Obediah Blakesley and Adah Hart, on 27 Nov 1847 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Chauncey was born in 1817 in Franklin County, Ohio, died on 31 Dec 1876 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 59, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Moved with his parents to Vermilion County, Indiana where he married Barbara Ann Elizabeth Ruby, daughter of James R & Susannah Jane Baysinger Ruby.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 129 M i. Obadiah H Blakesley .
+ 130 F ii. Miley Blakesley was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 131 M iii. Amos Blakesley was born about 1848 in Vermillion County, Indiana.
+ 132 M iv. Haslep C Blakesley was born in 1850 in Illinois.
+ 133 F v. Susan Sophia Blakesley 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.
+ 134 F vi. Anna (Hannah) Blakesley 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.
+ 135 F vii. Abigale Blakesley was born on 14 May 1869 and died in 1933 at age 64.
+ 136 F viii. Della Jane Blakesley was born about 1870 in Iowa.
+ 137 F ix. Lovisa J Blakesley was born on 22 May 1875 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
66. Jane Ruby "Twin" was born in 1830 and died in 1836 in Edgar County, Illinois at age 6.
General Notes: Was a twin to Solomon Ruby
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
67. Soloman Ruby "Twin" died in Edgar County, Illinois. The cause of his death was Died at birth.
General Notes: Was a twin to Jane Ruby.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Noted events in his life were:
68. Milbern Jonathan Ruby was born on 27 Nov 1836 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana, died on 23 Mar 1916 at age 79, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Milbern Ruby served in the Civil War with the 79 Illinois Infantry Volunteers.
Milbern Ruby's grave is very near Wabash River, southern part of cemetery.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Milbern married Louisa Jane Wilson on 24 Jul 1853 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Louisa was born on 27 Jun 1832 and died on 3 Apr 1897 at age 64.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 138 F i. Mariah Adaline Ruby was born on 9 Nov 1854 in Edgar County, Illinois, died on 26 Jun 1917 at age 62, and was buried in Shirley Cemetery, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana.
+ 139 M ii. James V Ruby was born in Edgar County, Illinois.
+ 140 F iii. Ida Ruby
+ 141 M iv. Jonathan W Ruby .
+ 142 M v. Edward M Ruby was born in Jun 1876 in Edgar County, Illinois.
Milbern next married Hannah Riley on 27 Aug 1904 in New Paul, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
69. Addison Sparks Ruby was born on 20 Dec 1839 in Edgar County, Illinois and died in 1936 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 97.
General Notes: Most of the information on the Ruby Family, was taken from "A Short History of the Ruby Family" by Addison Sparks Ruby. The early history of the Ruby family was obtained from Jane Ruby Baysinger in 1874, who was then on her death bed in Coffee County, Kansas. She was at that time past eighty years old. The early history of the Baysinger family was obtained from the oldest sister of Addison Sparks Ruby, Margaret Ruby Benson, some years later.
The following was written by Addison Sparks Ruby.
The Rubys and Baysingers, as far back as known, were tillers of the soil and keepers of flocks and herds; hence their reason for going west while lands could be gotten for $1.25 per acre. The country was new and sparsely settled. Food of all kinds was scarce and hard to; most of it being hauled from Missouri. I can recall now, seventy years since, of three trips with ox team after food; one took six days, one eleven, and another seven days. Dry goods and groceries were also hauled from Keokuk. Many meals of bread and water only were eaten. Meal was often made by grating soft corn on a grater made by punching a piece of tin full of holes with a nail. Flour was made from buckwheat by grinding it on coffee mills. Wheat was threshed by tramping it out with horses on a ground floor which was cleaned by the wind. It was taken to the mill and ground, smut, dirt and all together. Rabbits, quail, prairie chickens, turkeys and deer were quite plentiful but we were not all hunters enough to get them whenever we wanted them. They were quite a help in supplying the table.
Our houses were such as we could make from the timber that grew along the creeks with such tools as farmers would have at hand. The walls were round logs notched down so as to make the cracks small. The roof was of clapboards weighted down with heavy poles to keep the wind from blowing them off. The floors were either the ground or split logs with the flat side hewn smooth. The chimneys were built of sticks and daubed with mud the same as the cracks in the walls of the houses. The fireplace was made with sod and hearth of dirt. The house would often be filled with smoke until you could scarcely see a thing. When it snowed and the wind blew, it was not uncommon thing in the morning to find your bed and floor covered with from one to three inches of snow. The first two winters were extremely cold and there was lots of snow. Stock had to be watered at deep holes in the creeks where the writer had chopped the full length of his ax handle, nearly three feet, before getting through to water and has frozen both feet until there were blisters on them, more than once.
Starting the farm was no small job. Stock of all kinds had free range and so it was necessary to go to the timber and make rails to fence their fields before anything could be planted . Breaking the sod was mostly done by putting four or five yoke of oxen to a twenty four inch plow with one man to drive the oxen and one to manage the plow. They could break in this manner about two acres a day.
It was not unusual in those days on the frontier, to see much drinking, gambling, quarreling, fighting and pilfering. Petty larceny and even stealing hogs, cattle and horses were no unusual occurrences. Occasionally parties from Missouri would come through the country hunting runaway Negroes.
Cattle and hogs were driven to Keokuk to market, about 200 miles away. The first bunch of hogs I remember of being bought up in our neighborhood, was bunched up at a farm where they fixed a long chute, at the small end of which was placed a net made of heavy breaching taken from a set of harness. This net was fastened to a large pair of steelyards which was hung on the short end of a lever. When a hog was driven through the chute into the net, a man at the long end of the lever immediately lifted it from the ground and held it suspended until it was weighed. Then there was another driven in, and so on, until the whole bunch was weighed . These hogs were settled for at $2.50 per hundred net, which was arrived at by deducting two fifths of the gross weight; thus a hog that weighed 200 lbs. was settled for at 120 lbs.; this was just the equivalent of $1.50 gross weight, which some old settlers claim hogs sold for.
Prairie fires were a great menace to the early settlers, houses, outbuildings, fences and crops were often destroyed. High winds would often carry sparks and blades of blazing grass over the fire guards, making it impossible for settlers to save their property.
High water was another great hindrance. Parties away from home would often be delayed by reason of swollen streams. Oftimes venturing in without knowing the crossing, men would lose their teams and sometimes even their lives. Two incidents happened near my own home. One man lost a good team of horses, he and his daughter barely escaping with their lives. Another young man took off his clothes and strapped them to his saddle. His horse was drowned and floated down the stream. He swam to shore and yelled until he attracted the attention of a nearby settler who brought him some clothes.
Good medical assistance in case of sickness or accident was very hard to get. There were only two professional doctors in the county, and both lived on farms and one of them was as likely as not to be too drunk for business. Therefore, the good wives and mothers would through the summer and fall, store the attics of their houses with such remedies as roots and herbs which they knew to be helpful, to have them when necessary during the winter.
Anyone with some kind of a medical book in his house could be a doctor if he wanted to be . Judge Keller, and old settler, who lived to be more than ninety years old, told me about two years before he died, the trouble he had to keep from being a doctor. He lived on a farm in the north part of the county (Ringgold) and had a medical guide which had been no small help to him and his family. His neighbors found out and would come to him for advice and counsel , which requests he at first complied with to accommodate them. Finally so many kept coming that he had to tell them that he was no doctor and would refuse to answer calls. He did not want to be responsible for their lives. Yet he was much more competent than others who were practicing day and night, whose consciences were less sensitive.
But God had not forgotten those who went there for the purpose of bettering their condition by getting homes for themselves and their children. In 1856, He sent a Methodist minister, Billy Williams, through the country on horseback, leaving appointments for preaching at log cabins where he found the door open for such service. This was hailed with joy by the Christian people all over the country. Log schoolhouses soon began to be built in different settlements and the church services were transferred to them. The post office which had formerly been at Hopeville, in Clarke County, was now at Mt Ayr, the county seat. In the fall of 1857, a Methodist preacher by the name of Jessie Sherwood, was sent to the Mt Ayr Circuit. As this is being written especially for the descendants of the James and Sussanah Ruby family, I want to say that at that time every member of the Ruby family above 16 years old was a member of either the United Brethren or the Methodist church.
The first camp meeting in the county was held in September, 1857, where I converted and joined the M. E. church. Following this, camp meetings were held annually for a number of years . People from all over the county and from surrounding counties would come to the camp ground s. Four and five public services would be held daily for ten days, besides unnumbered prayer services in private tents on the grounds. Those who remained for the closing services on the e second Monday morning have never forgotten the good-byes and "God Bless You" that passes when taking leave of each other when starting for home. Many a saint in Heaven will date his spiritual birth from these camp meetings.
The Civil War was a great detriment to the peace, happiness and prosperity of the country . Nearly all the able bodied men of military age volunteered for the service in the Union army. Among those to enlist of the Ruby family were: Milbern J. Ruby, 79th Ill. Inf.; Bonerges F . Ruby, 8th Ia. Cav.; Addison S. Ruby, 8th Ia. Cav.; J. A. Benson, 8th Ia. Cav.; Valentine G . Ruby, 46th Ia. Inf.: Joseph H.., 46th Ia. Inf. These all left wives and children except Joseph, whose wife was dead. John B. Ruby was rejected because of defective eyesight.
Our parents were very deficient in education, and they moved into Illinois when the country was new and school facilities very meager. And their young, growing family was raised up a long the same lines as they themselves were raised.
Patrons of the schools would have to take their turn in furnishing the teacher with board and lodging and pay the tuition in proportion to the number of days each pupil attended.
Just twenty five years after settling in Illinois, allured by the glowing reports from the west, the younger generation, with their families, all married but two, pulled out for Iowa . The crowd I came with was on the road from September 25 to October 17. (23 days) I, fifteen years old, drove a yoke of oxen to a covered wagon and took care of a team of horses driven to another wagon by my mother and younger sister.
The schools in Iowa were supported by taxation. Teachers got from $18.00 to $30.00 per month, according to grade of certificate, and the estimates made by the different district boards for compensation for teachers. The teachers paid out of their wages from $1.50 to $2.00 per week for board.
Common labor was $12.00 to $16.00 per month. In 1859, I started in to work for my brother James for a year. He was to give me $150.00 board, washing and mending. We cancelled the contract before the year was up in order that I might farm a part of his land, he furnishing everything, I paying $1.50 per week for board, doing all the work and dividing the crop equal . Before the crop was laid by, I decided that I could board myself cheaper and so on the 28th day of June, 1860, was married to Miss Hortensa B. Whitcomb, a homeless child raised by Arba and Almyra (Conley) Blakesly, she being sixteen years old the next day, and I six months past twenty.
On the 23rd day of July, 1863, I and my brother, Bone, enlisted in the Civil War, and were assigned to Company D, Eight Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. A few days later I took the mumps. In my efforts to get ready to leave I took a relapse, and in August, when the squad I enlisted with left Mt Ayr, I was in bed under doctor's care with Pneumonia fever. About the first of September I got notice from the Provost Marshall stating that if I was able to come to Mt Ayr the 4th, he would send me to my regiment with another squad that was leaving for the front. On the evening of the 3rd, I visited my mother, left her standing at the yard gate crying, trying to say "I never expect to see you again" She died a year later.
My sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Chauncy Blakesley, stayed with us that night. Our home was a log house, one room, two beds. I got up at dawn next morning, dressed quietly, kind led a fire in the cook stove, filled the teakettle and put it over, as was my custom. I then went to the foot of the bed and kissed my little boy, Arba, kissed my little girl Hattie, by the side of her mother. Then , after planting a soft kiss on the cheek of my wife, so as not to disturb her after such a restless night. I looked toward the bed in which lay my sister and her husband, and then stepped out of the door and was gone.
The first letter I got from home said "Dixie", as we called Arba, went to the gate every evening and waited for his papa until he went to sleep and mama carried him in.
When I got to the company, the regiment was organized, officials all appointed and as soon as we got our horses and other equipment we were sent to the front and kept there until after the war closed.
See Roster Iowa Soldiers, War of the Rebellion. Volume IV. 1st 9th Regt. Cavalry. Page 150 7. Published 1910.
Some member of the family of every Iowa Cavalry soldier, living at the time this was published, will be likely to have a volume, for it was distributed free to all Iowa Cavalry soldiers that applied for one.
When I enlisted for the war, I was as ignorant as a mule as to the duties of a soldier. But I soon learned that they consisted in being obedient to the officers appointed over you, which consisted of keeping yourself clean as circumstances would permit; to keep your weapons at all times in proper order for immediate use; and when starting on a march or a lengthy scout, to see that you have three days rations in your haversack and forty rounds of cartridges in your belt and to fight the rebels from morning until night and the grey backs from night until morning.
I became so efficient along these lines that I won the confidence of my superior officers , so they, without solicitation, promoted me six times during the service, sometimes over the heads of others in order to fill in the vacant place, and would call on me, at unexpected times, to perform strategic duties. I would often be so tired when night came that I would rather tumble onto my blanket and go to sleep than to eat my supper, though I never did this but once and I was so ashamed of it that I never did it again. About the time I got sound asleep a big Irishman (Thomas Shay) commenced shaking me and telling me to get up and have some coffee and eat some supper and he wouldn't let up until I did it. After that I never left the supper for him to get again.
When General Wilson made his cavalry raid through Alabama, he sent Croxton, our Brigade Commander, with 1500 men, to Tuscaloosa. We captured the town, burnt all government property, spiked the two pieces of artillery we captured, run them onto the bridge, saturated it with coal oil and set it on fire. While we were doing this, the rebels got a strong force of cavalry between us and Wilson so that when we wanted to return we couldn't do it. When they got after us we would fight awhile and then run. It is bad enough to fight an enemy when you have them on the run, but worse when we had to run. We wandered through the country, over into Mississippi, and back again toTuscoloosa. When they pressed us too hard, we would fight enough to check their speed, then go like sixty. They cut off different bunches of our scouting parties . Some of them they captured, others made their way to the northern lines in Tennessee. Others, like the squad I was once with, made their way back to the command by guides, that knew the country, who led us by way of by-roads around the rebel forces until we could come to the road our forces were on.
The incessant rains and swollen streams made it very inconvenient for us, though we sometimes thought they were an advantage, as the rebels would not care to take chances in crossing as we did, as our men and horses swam four different streams. Their baggage and those who couldn't swim being conveyed across in canoes, rafts and big poplar troughs. Many of the fords where we had to cross were so full of holes and big rocks that often the horses would, as mine did once, fall down, pitching his rider into the stream, the current being so swift that it made it difficult for either horse or rider to regain his footing.
Sometimes he water below the ford would be quite deep. Then they would put a chain guard a cross the stream to keep those who got into trouble from floating down into deep water. We were quite relieved after the little trick we played on the Johnnies the second time we came to Tuscaloosa. We came to the ferry on the north side of the river just at dark and called for the Mayor. He came down to the south bank and agreed to surrender the town without opposition if we would protect the town from any further destruction of life or property. I, being with the advance guards, was one of the first to be sent over, and was one of the chain guards that were placed around the entire town, including the ferry. With instructions that no one be allowed through the line from either way. During the night a negro came to me and said : "Youans will never get away from this town. General Adams has the town surrounded with a strong force and is fortifying every road. They'll capture everyone of you." Of course, I gave this information to the officer of the guard. I thought he took it rather cool by merely saying, "We'll show them a trick or two." Just before day the officer came along the line with the guards following him, told me to fall in. We marched to the ferry where we expected to find the brigade ready to fight their way through. But to our surprise there were none there but us. We leaped into the old flatboat, pushed across the river, pushed the boat back into the stream, mounted our horses, which were being held by comrades left for that purpose, and went up the river the way we were going the evening before when we came there.
The banks of the river were in many places overflown. At times the water would come up to our horses breasts. At that time I was riding a little mule. Our scouting parties, in order to keep our troops mounted, would bring in everything they could get that was rideable. I felt a little fearful of him if we should get in deep water, but when it began coming up his side, I was pleased to see him spin through it like a round log canoe.
From this time on we were masters of the situation, whipping all the rebels squads we met , fighting our last battle, and what is claimed by some to be the last battle of the war, April 23, at Talladega, Alabama. We lost two men, killed, see Iowa Roster, page 1519.
The train pulled out here as we went in. Here I did my first real destructive work by helping set the depot and some freight cars on fire.
On the 26th, while we were repairing a bridge on the Chatahooche River, a squad of rebel
soldiers came with a white flag and told us that General Lee had surrendered, that Lincoln was killed and that there was an armistice. This was the first news we received from either home or the front since the 22nd of March, and had they not admitted the surrender of Lee our of ficers would have hesitated to believe them.
We then started for Macon, Georgia, where we found, to his great suprise, General Wilson , with his army, on the first day of May. He had been greatly lamenting the loss of his first brigade, thinking we were all captured. Here we received and sent out our first mail since March 22nd.
The war now being over the next thing was home. We were mustered out Aug. 13th, but kept together until we were paid off and given our discharges at Clinton, Iowa, August 26th.
At about eleven o'clock at night on August 29, I left my last army comrades out on the open prairie and after walking home alone about one mile I came to the door of a new frame house where I found my wife and two children, with her parents, on the same spot where I had left them in a log house just two years before. The war was over and we were all happy.
Eighth Iowa Cavalry left Davenport with 1234 men; received from recruits 28; killed 45; wounded 123; died of wounds 24; died of disease 124; discharged on account of disease, wounds and other causes 90; captured 259.
My life as a civilian has been so in common with my surroundings that there is but little I can say that will be of interest to others. But I will mention a few things I feel I would like to know about my ancestors that I have never seen.
I was born in a Christian home, where ministers of the United Brethren church held regular services for years, both before and after I was born. I was given the full name, Addison Sparks, of the preacher in charge at the time. I was taught that it was wrong to lie, swear, steal, dance, play cards or work on Sunday, and would get punished if I did so, or failed to punctually keep any promises I made, for all of which I am very thankful to my mother, for they have kept me out of many troubles that I otherwise would have gotten into. I have been a regular attendant at Sunday school from childhood, and at church service, both mid-week, which was much more common among early settlers than now, as well as Sundays. I have been honored by the Electorate in filling almost consecutively some one of the township offices during my entire active life; also by the M.E. church, holding the position of class leader for over thirty years, and often that of steward; superintendent of Sunday school; building and other committees. Assuming the responsibility of these positions was very embarrassing to me on account of my illiteracy. Yet the efforts I put forth in trying to fill them acceptably proved a veritable asset, literally as well as spiritually.
My occupation through life has been that of farming. By hard work and economic living we have been about on par with our neighbors, often finding help, through the confidence bestowed upon us, through observance of our early training.
See history of Ruby family at c:.wpd
Addison married Hortensa B. Whitcomb on 28 Jun 1860 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Hortensa was born on 29 Jun 1844 and died on 29 Jan 1890 at age 45.
General Notes: Source of marriage to Addison Spark Ruby: Bk 1B, pg 5, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
The sudden death of Mrs. Hortense (sic) RUBY, consort of A. S. Ruby, cast a gloom over the neighborhood where she had been so long known and esteemed. Her funeral was the largest known to the north part of the county. It transpired on the 3d of February
NOTE: Hortensa B., first wife of Addison S. RUBY (1839-1946), was born in 1844 in Indiana, and died in 1874 with interment at Centenary Cemetery near Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa. Hortensa and Addison's daughter, Harriet J. RUBY, was born in 1862, and died at the age of fifteen years on February 27, 1878 with interment at Centenary Cemetery.
Transcription and note by Sharon R. Becker, 2008
Children from this marriage were:
+ 143 M i. Arba V Ruby
+ 144 F ii. Harriet Jane Ruby was born on 24 Oct 1862 and died on 27 Feb 1878 at age 15.
+ 145 F iii. Zelpha A Ruby
+ 146 F iv. Cora B Ruby .
+ 147 F v. Bertha A Ruby
Addison next married Harriett Belinda Stahl on 23 Apr 1876 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 284, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 148 F i. Ora M Ruby
+ 149 F ii. Zetta May Ruby
+ 150 M iii. Arthur G Ruby
+ 151 M iv. Altha Ira Ruby died in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
+ 152 F v. Ima L Ruby
+ 153 M vi. A Everett Ruby
70. Luzetta S Ruby was born on 24 Apr 1842 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 8 Nov 1906 at age 64.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk 1B, pg 2, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Luzetta married Littleton T Reynolds on 30 Jul 1857 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 154 F i. Sarah Jane Reynolds
+ 155 M ii. Charles D Reynolds
+ 156 M iii. John Reynolds
+ 157 F iv. Mary A Reynolds
Luzetta next married Thomas Brott.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 158 M i. Thomas Oscar Brott
+ 159 F ii. Nellie Brott
+ 160 M iii. Clifford A Brott
+ 161 F iv. Edna Brott
+ 162 M v. Ira Brott
Mathew married Elizabeth Wilder on 4 Feb 1841 in Vermillion County, Indiana.
Eliza married Burt after 1865 in Illinois.
Sarena married Tweedy after 1865 in Illinois.
77. Sarah Amelia Dunning was born on 7 Mar 1839 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 17 Sep 1874 in Bruceville, Indiana at age 35.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Sarah married John Wesley Emison, son of William Weston Clark Emison and Elizabeth K Posey, on 25 Mar 1856 in Bruceville, Indiana. John was born on 12 Jan 1829 and died on 16 Mar 1888 at age 59.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 163 M i. John Wesley Emison Jr was born on 21 Jun 1863 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 27 May 1932 at age 68.
+ 164 M ii. James Wade Emison was born on 7 Feb 1859 in Bruceville, Indiana and died in Nov 1917 at age 58.
+ 165 M iii. Hugh Ash Emison .
+ 166 F iv. Martha Olive Emison .
+ 167 F v. Elizabeth Emison .
+ 168 M vi. William C Emison died as infant.
+ 169 M vii. Frank Emison died as infant.
+ 170 F viii. Sarah J Emison died as infant.
78. Margia Eve Dunning was born on 22 Nov 1841 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 16 Mar 1910 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana at age 68.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Margia married Dewitt C Mc Clure on 18 Sep 1862. Dewitt was born on 15 Mar 1831 and died on 20 Aug 1884 at age 53.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
79. William J Dunning was born on 22 Apr 1844 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 21 May 1891 in Blicknell, Indiana at age 47.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
William married Joanna Smith on 8 Apr 1860. Joanna was born on 17 Nov 1848 and died on 14 Sep 1904 at age 55.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
80. Spear Spencer Dunning was born on 22 Apr 1844 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 7 Jun 1870 in Bruceville, Indiana at age 26.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
11th Generation 
81. James Alson Benson 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
James married Clarissa J Mants on 16 Nov 1862 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 171 F i. Luella V Benson .
+ 172 M ii. James Benson was born in 1866 and died in 1890 at age 24.
+ 173 F iii. Lucy Benson .
James next married Melissa Jane Conley, daughter of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 10 Dec 1868 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Melissa 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 174 F i. Laura Benson was born in Illinois.
+ 175 M ii. Thomas Benson was born in Illinois.
+ 176 F iii. Eva Lucretia Benson was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 177 F iv. Minnie Benson
+ 178 M v. William Benson
+ 179 M vi. Louis Abe Benson
+ 180 F vii. Eldora Benson was born on 25 Dec 1869 in Goshen, Iowa.
+ 181 M viii. David E Benson was born in 1873 in Illinois.
+ 182 M ix. Arb Leo Benson was born on 12 Aug 1874 in Illinois and died on 19 Dec 1944 at age 70.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Susannah married John W Powell on 31 May 1865 in Ringgold County, Iowa. The marriage ended in divorce.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 183 F i. Margaret Powell "Maggie" "
Susannah next married William Vance on 10 Jan 1872 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 184 M i. Lawrence Vance .
+ 185 F ii. Belle Vance .
+ 186 F iii. Lulu Lenore Vance was born on 26 Mar 1883 in Iowa and died on 11 Mar 1949 in Iowa at age 65.
83. Joseph H Ruby was born about 1843 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source of Marriage Bk 1B, pg 9, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Was in the 46th Iowa Infantry. Enlisted with Valentine Ruby
Died as the result of Civil War
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Joseph married Margaret Ann Campbell on 1 Jan 1863 in Ringgold County, Iowa. They had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
84. Olive Ruby was born in 1845 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk 1B, pg 10, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Olive married Alfred Lewis on 19 Sep 1863 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 187 M i. Sherman C Lewis .
+ 188 M ii. James F Lewis
+ 189 F iii. Minnie Lewis was born in Aug 1884 in Kansas and died on 15 May 1963 in Marion County, Oregon at age 78.
General Notes: Marriage Book A, Pg 390, Riggold County, Iowa Marriages
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
William married Catherine "Jenny" Stranaham on 14 Jan 1878 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Another name for Catherine was Jenny.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 190 M i. Walter Ruby
+ 191 F ii. Lumma Ruby
+ 192 M iii. Wallace Ruby
+ 193 M iv. Howard Ruby
86. Hyram W Ruby was born about 1850 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Hyram married Nancy M Tweedy. Nancy died in 1925.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 194 F i. Annie Mae Ruby died in 1951 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California and was buried on 19 Apr 1951 in Ingewood Park Cemetery, Indglewood, California.
+ 195 F ii. Myrtle M Ruby
+ 196 F iii. Mary L Ruby
Hyram next married Unknown.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 197 M i. Asa Ruby
Hyram next married Unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 198 M i. Sherdan Ruby
+ 199 M ii. Ernest Ruby
87. Jonathan Ruby was born about 1852 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Jonathan married Lottie Funk.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 200 F i. Lillian Ruby .
+ 201 M ii. Charles Ruby
+ 202 F iii. Mamie Ruby
88. Mariah Ruby was born about 1855 in Illinois.
89. Elmira Ruby was born about 1857 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
90. Manerva Ruby was born about 1859 in Iowa.
91. Harriet Jane Ruby was born on 20 Apr 1843 and died on 6 Oct 1902 at age 59.
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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 203 M i. James H Campbell was born on 23 Feb 1860 and died on 7 Nov 1902 at age 42.
+ 204 M ii. John W Campbell .
+ 205 M iii. Charles Floyd Campbell .
+ 206 M iv. Thomas E Campbell
+ 207 M v. L Elmer Campbell
+ 208 M vi. Earl Wilfred Campbell was born on 1 Jul 1885 and died on 18 Mar 1976 at age 90.
+ 209 F vii. Viola Campbell was born in 1869 and died in 1885 at age 16.
+ 210 F viii. Abigail Campbell .
+ 211 F ix. Clara L Campbell
+ 212 F x. Cora I Campbell
92. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 213 M i. Arvil Baker .
+ 214 M ii. Avelo Baker
+ 215 M iii. Thomas Baker
93. Alexander Baldon Ruby was born about 1848 in Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Alexander married Minerva Andrews on 26 Dec 1870 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
94. Margaret Ruby was born about 1850 in Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Margaret married Thomas M Gregory on 14 Oct 1866 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 216 M i. William Gregory .
+ 217 F ii. Loretta Gregory
+ 218 M iii. Aaron A Gregory
+ 219 F iv. Lucille Gregory
+ 220 M v. Thomas Gregory
+ 221 F vi. Ora Gregory
+ 222 F vii. Elsie Gregory
+ 223 M viii. John Gregory
95. Mary Ruby was born about 1853 in Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Mary married Joseph McNeer.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 224 F i. Laura McNeer
+ 225 M ii. Robert H McNeer
+ 226 M iii. James E McNeer
+ 227 M iv. Joseph E McNeer
96. 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
97. James Wolford Ruby was born about 1855 in Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 228 F i. May Ruby died on 1 May 1871 and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.
James next married Mattie H Falls on 20 Oct 1875 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 229 F i. Lilly Ruby
+ 230 F ii. Laura Ruby
+ 231 F iii. Alda Ruby
+ 232 M iv. Dwight Ruby died Died Young.
James next married Mary Richmand.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 233 M i. Thomas Bart Ruby .
James next married Armanda Minkler.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 234 M i. Ralph Ruby
98. Catherine L Ruby was born about 1860 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Catherine married Cass Alley.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 235 M i. Jessie Alley
+ 236 M ii. Albert Alley
99. Charles Rosencrans Ruby was born about 1862 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 247, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Charles married Anna A Kendall on 26 Sep 1885 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 237 F i. Abbie Ruby
+ 238 M ii. Homer C Ruby
+ 239 M iii. Ralph D Ruby
+ 240 U iv. Rollie Ruby
+ 241 M v. Hallie H Ruby
+ 242 F vi. Goldie Ruby
+ 243 M vii. Clifford Ruby
100. Luella Josephine Ruby "Josie" was born about 1867 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Name on marriage license is Jesie L. Ruby, book B, page 574
Luella married Stephen A Ally on 12 May 1891 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 244 M i. James O Ally
+ 245 F ii. Kathleen Ally
+ 246 F iii. Jean Ally
+ 247 M iv. Burris Ally
101. Sarah Ellen Ruby was born on 26 May 1844 in Indiana and died on 1 Jun 1898 at age 54.
General Notes: 1880 census of Ringgold County, Iowa, Jefferson Twp, taken 15 June 1880 lists as follows: Benjamin Miller, 45yrs old, b Illinois, father born Indiana, mother born Indiana. Sarah E, 38, b Indiana, father born Kentucky, mother born Illinois. Elizabeth, 17, b Iowa Ida P, 13, b Iowa Sara L, 12, b Iowa Villa V, 9, b Iowa Amos, 8, b Iowa James, 6, b Iowa Lauvana, 1, b Iowa 1870 census of Ringgold County, Iowa, Jefferson Twp, taken 9 Aug 1870 lists as follows: Benjamin Miller 35yrs old, b Indiana Sarah E, 26, b Illinois Elizabeth,7, b Iowa Ida, 5, b Iowa Sara B, 2, b Illinois Livilla, 4/12, b Iowa
Source of Marriage: Bk 1B, pg 7, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Sarah married Benjamin Miller on 1 May 1861 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Benjamin was born in 1833 in Illinois and died on 15 Jun 1892 at age 59.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 248 F i. Elizabeth Ann Miller .
+ 249 F ii. Ida P Miller .
+ 250 F iii. Sarah L Miller "Adeline" 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.
+ 251 F iv. Lovilla Miller was born in 1869.
+ 252 M v. Frank Miller was born on 15 Oct 1872 and died on 21 Jul 1916 at age 43.
+ 253 M vi. James T Miller was born from 1873 to 1874.
+ 254 F vii. Leurana Miller "Ola" was born from 1878 to 1879.
+ 255 F viii. Lydia Ethel Miller was born on 12 Mar 1881, died on 16 Oct 1954 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado at age 73, and was buried in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.
102. James Addison Ruby "Addie" "
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
James married Mellissa Short.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 256 F i. Josephine Ruby
+ 257 M ii. Melvin Ruby died Died Young.
+ 258 F iii. Mettie Ruby
+ 259 F iv. May Ruby
103. Amos Fiss Ruby 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Amos married Serena America Conley "Twin", daughter of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 21 Jan 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Serena 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 260 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.
+ 261 F ii. Frances Ruby was born in 1877 and died young.
+ 262 F iii. Lula F Ruby .
+ 263 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.
+ 264 M v. Franklin F Ruby was born in 1882.
+ 265 M vi. Chauncy Ruby was born in 1884.
+ 266 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.
+ 267 M viii. Elmer Ruby was born in 1887.
+ 268 F ix. Josephine Ruby was born in 1893.
+ 269 M x. Amos Ruby "Amie" was born in 1895.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 270, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Barthalomew married Viola E Work on 27 Jan 1876 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 270 M i. Samuel Franklin Ruby was born in 1876 and died on 6 Dec 1949 at age 73.
+ 271 F ii. Lillie Ruby
+ 272 F iii. Annie Ruby
+ 273 M iv. William Ruby
+ 274 M v. Robert Ruby .
+ 275 F vi. Viola Ruby .
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Chauncy married Mary Rollings.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 276 M i. Alvin S Ruby
+ 277 F ii. Charlotte Ruby
+ 278 F iii. Gladys May Ruby
+ 279 F iv. Beulah Inez Ruby
Chauncy next married Eldora Lee Meridith.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 280 M i. Robert Buel Ruby
+ 281 M ii. Floyd Chauncy Ruby
Ida married Michael F Baysinger.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 282 M i. Peter Baysinger .
+ 283 M ii. Valentine Baysinger
+ 284 M iii. Marcellous Baysinger
+ 285 F iv. Etta May Baysinger
+ 286 F v. Lydia R Baysinger
+ 287 M vi. Michael Baysinger
Ida next married Lyman Goodrich.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 288 M i. Lyman Goodrich "Jr"
+ 289 F ii. Edith Goodrich
William married Emma C Fires.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 290 F i. Elizabeth E Ruby
+ 291 M ii. Chester W Ruby
+ 292 F iii. Ida May Ruby
+ 293 M iv. Archer D Ruby
Albert married Cora White.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 294 F i. Clementine Ruby "Clemie"
+ 295 F ii. Clara Ruby
+ 296 M iii. James Ruby
Charles married Edith M Malone.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 297 M i. Charles E Ruby
+ 298 M ii. David R Ruby
Otis married Connie H Fitzgeralds.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 299 M i. Robert H Ruby
+ 300 F ii. Jennie M Ruby
+ 301 F iii. Bertha P Ruby
+ 302 F iv. Mary E Ruby
+ 303 F v. Stella M Ruby
+ 304 M vi. Albert F Ruby
+ 305 F vii. Rosa A Ruby
Oscar married Lizzie Hampton. They had no children.
Rosa married Sherman Jackson. Sherman died in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 306 F i. Bessie Jackson
+ 307 M ii. Willard Jackson
+ 308 F iii. Helen Jackson
+ 309 F iv. Margaret Jackson
+ 310 F v. Eva Jackson
Rosa next married Charles Clinton Cummins. Charles was born on 8 May 1891 and died on 5 Oct 1957 at age 66.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 311 F i. Rosetta Lureen Cummins
+ 312 F ii. Juanita Ruth Cummins
+ 313 M iii. Virgil Eugene Cummins was born on 8 Jul 1928, died on 10 Sep 1930 at age 2, and was buried in Iola, Allen County, Kansas.
+ 314 F iv. Mabel Leone Cummins
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Calvin married Ida May Kechler.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 315 F i. Hattie M Ruby
+ 316 M ii. Walter K Ruby
+ 317 M iii. Frank Earl Ruby .
+ 318 M iv. Clark Ellis Ruby .
+ 319 F v. Lottie Claire Ruby .
+ 320 F vi. Nellie Ruby was born in 1889 and died in 1889.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Margaret married Sam Starr.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 321 F i. Loue Starr
+ 322 F ii. Lizzie Starr
+ 323 M iii. Merrill Eugene Starr .
116. James A Ruby was born in 1860 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 25 Nov 1960 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington at age 100.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
James married Mahala Jane Cruzenbery. Mahala died in 1929.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Bruce Ruby
Children from this marriage were:
+ 324 M i. Arthur C Ruby
+ 325 M ii. Clyde Emmett Ruby was born in May 1908 in Iowa and died in Jun 1988 in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada at age 80.
+ 326 M iii. Lloyd Ruby
+ 327 F iv. Grace Ruby
+ 328 F v. Pearl Ruby
+ 329 M vi. Earl Ruby
+ 330 F vii. Vera Ruby
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Thomas married Mary Ida McMullen.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 331 M i. Harry E Ruby .
+ 332 M ii. Richard Guy Ruby .
+ 333 F iii. Kate Ruby
+ 334 M iv. Will Ruby
+ 335 M v. Claude Ruby
+ 336 M vi. Orvy Ruby
+ 337 F vii. Jennie Ruby
+ 338 F viii. Hazel Ruby
Delila married Engle.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 339 M i. George Engle
+ 340 F ii. Rachel Engle
Delila next married Mark Kent.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 341 M i. George Kent
+ 342 F ii. Rachel Kent
+ 343 F iii. Dory Kent
+ 344 M iv. Roy Kent
+ 345 F v. Ethel Kent
+ 346 M vi. Oscar Kent
+ 347 F vii. Rosey Kent
119. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 348 M i. Lorin Wesley Ruby .
+ 349 M ii. Carl C Ruby .
+ 350 F iii. Lydia Ruby
+ 351 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.
+ 352 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.
+ 353 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.
+ 354 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.
+ 355 F viii. Jennie Grace Ruby was born on 6 Apr 1892 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 23 Jan 1968 at age 75.
120. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 356 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.
+ 357 F ii. Lillian Jarvis
+ 358 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.
121. John B Ruby was born in 1851 in Illinois.
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 359 M i. George L Ruby
+ 360 F ii. Minnie Ruby died before 1926.
John next married Eva Crews about 1891. Eva was born in Nov 1859 in Ohio.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Children from this marriage were:
+ 361 F i. Cordis M Ruby was born in Aug 1894 in Iowa.
+ 362 M ii. Harold R Ruby was born in Dec 1898 in Iowa.
+ 363 M iii. Jessie D Ruby was born in Mar 1900 in Iowa.
122. Mary E Ruby was born in 1854 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 204, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Mary married William Thomas McKune on 4 Jul 1874 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 364 M i. Oscar McKune
+ 365 F ii. Nora McKune
123. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 366 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.
+ 367 F ii. Harriet M Ruby was born on 19 May 1887 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died after 1913.
+ 368 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.
+ 369 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.
+ 370 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.
+ 371 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.
124. Isaac Warner Ruby was born on 27 Jun 1858 and died on 10 Jun 1933 at age 74.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Isaac married Angelina Wilber.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 372 F i. Edith L Ruby
+ 373 F ii. Maude Ruby
+ 374 M iii. William Glenn Ruby .
+ 375 F iv. Cora E Ruby
+ 376 F v. Luva F Ruby
+ 377 F vi. Pearl M Ruby
+ 378 F vii. Alma F Ruby
125. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 379 F i. Ethel Estella Ruby was born on 10 Apr 1885 in Iowa and died on 21 Jun 1987 in Nebraska at age 102.
+ 380 F ii. Nellie Ruby was born on 22 Dec 1890 in Iowa and died from 1926 to 1930 in Nebraska at age 36.
+ 381 F iii. Alma Ruby was born on 10 Oct 1892 in Iowa.
Colin next married Mary Hensley in 1896. Mary was born in Jul 1875 in Nebraska. They had no children.
General Notes: No children this marriage.
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
126. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
127. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 382 M i. Otto Dillenburg
+ 383 M ii. Clyde Dillenburg
+ 384 F iii. Julia Jessie Dillenburg
128. 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
Alfred married Rachel Falls on 15 Jun 1887 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 385 F i. Effie May Ruby .
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 550, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Obadiah married Rebecca Baysinger on 1 Jan 1881 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 386 F i. Rhoda Blakesley was born on 8 Apr 1882, died on 17 Jun 1916 at age 34, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.
+ 387 F ii. Rozena Blakesley
+ 388 F iii. Rena Myrtle Blakesley died before 1982.
+ 389 M iv. Virgil Blakesley
+ 390 F v. Ruth Blakesley
+ 391 M vi. Vernon Blakesley
+ 392 M vii. Truman Blakesley
130. Miley Blakesley was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Died in childhood.
Buried Bethel Cemetery, on Miul and Margaret Ruby Conley Lot
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
131. Amos Blakesley was born about 1848 in Vermillion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk1B, pg6, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Amos married Guisella Gustin on 1 Nov 1860 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Name might be: Grizzella or Grazilla
Source of Marriag: Bk1 B, pg 6, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 393 M i. Jacob J Blakesley was born in 1861.
+ 394 M ii. Amos Frank Blakesley was born in 1863.
+ 395 F iii. Margaretta Blakesley was born in 1866.
+ 396 F iv. Mary J Blakesley .
132. Haslep C Blakesley was born in 1850 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 94, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Haslep married Mary Devoss on 8 Mar 1871 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Mary was born in 1858 in Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 397 F i. Barbara Blakesley was born on 18 Jul 1873 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 11 Dec 1940 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 67.
+ 398 M ii. Ryenza W Blakesley
+ 399 M iii. Isaac Blakesley
+ 400 M iv. Solomon F Blakesley
+ 401 M v. William O Blakesley
133. Susan Sophia Blakesley 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
Susan married Renzie Lorenzo Conley, son of Miul Conley and Elizabeth Allen, on 1 Apr 1871 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Renzie 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.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 402 F i. Prudence Conley "Prode" was born in 1873.
+ 403 F ii. Ardella Conley "Did" was born in 1875.
+ 404 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.
+ 405 M iv. Joseph Conley
+ 406 F v. Eva Alice Conley was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
Susan next married Thomas William Smith, son of Smith and Unknown,.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
134. Anna (Hannah) Blakesley 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
Anna married George Washington Conley "Twin", son of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 10 Feb 1879 in Ringgold County, Iowa. George 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 407 F i. Maggie Conley .
+ 408 F ii. Anna L Conley .
+ 409 F iii. Pearl Conley .
+ 410 M iv. Valda Obediah Conley was born about 1880 in Iowa.
+ 411 F v. Maud Rossella Conley was born about 1881 in Grundy County, Iowa and died in 1926 about age 45.
+ 412 F vi. Flora Alice "Alice" Conley was born about 1890 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 413 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.
+ 414 M viii. Bertie Roy Conley was born about 1894 and was christened in Iowa.
+ 415 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.
+ 416 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.
135. Abigale Blakesley 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
Abigale married William J Bladon, son of T J Bladon and Rebecca H Alley, on 10 Mar 1886 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Abigale next married Duella Edward Conley, son of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 21 Dec 1889 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Duella 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 417 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.
+ 418 F ii. Sylvia Conley was born in 1895.
+ 419 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.
+ 420 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.
+ 421 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.
+ 422 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.
+ 423 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.
+ 424 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.
136. Della Jane Blakesley 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
Della married Marion H Conley "Twin", son of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 2 Sep 1880 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Marion was born on 19 Oct 1855 in Edgar County, Illinois.
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 425 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.
+ 426 F ii. Ada Conley was born in Feb 1882 in Iowa and died after 1930.
+ 427 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.
+ 428 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.
+ 429 F v. Orpha Conley was born in May 1889 in Iowa and died on 24 May 1943 in Upshur County, Texas at age 54.
+ 430 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.
+ 431 M vii. William H Conley was born in Mar 1897 in Iowa and died after 1926.
+ 432 M viii. Walter Harold Conley was born in Aug 1899 in Iowa and died in childhood.
+ 433 M ix. Theodore Ellis Conley "Ollie" was born in 1903.
+ 434 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.
+ 435 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.
137. Lovisa J Blakesley was born on 22 May 1875 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk c, pg 164, Ringgold County, Iow marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Lovisa married Frank Rose on 4 May 1894 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Frank died on 22 Apr 1938.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 436 M i. Clark Rose .
+ 437 F ii. Lusta G Rose .
+ 438 F iii. Gertrude P Rose was born on 2 Sep 1900, died on 20 May 1979 in San Diego, San Diego County, California at age 78, and was buried in Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside, California.
138. Mariah Adaline Ruby was born on 9 Nov 1854 in Edgar County, Illinois, died on 26 Jun 1917 at age 62, and was buried in Shirley Cemetery, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Mariah married John Riley, son of William Riley and Eliza Jane Sells, on 1 Jul 1875 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana. John was born on 25 Jul 1845.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 439 M i. William John Riley "Jack" was born on 20 Jul 1876 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 11 May 1911 at age 34.
+ 440 F ii. Louisa J Riley was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
+ 441 F iii. Ida Ellen Riley was born on 29 May 1882 in Edgar County, Illinois.
+ 442 F iv. Hannah Armeta Riley was born on 31 Mar 1884 in Edgar County, Illinois.
+ 443 M v. James R Riley was born on 27 Aug 1886 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 12 Jun 1972 at age 85.
+ 444 F vi. Cora Alice Riley was born on 7 Apr 1891 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 8 Sep 1968 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana at age 77.
+ 445 M vii. Franklin Jacob Riley was born on 7 Sep 1893 in Edgar County, Illinois.
+ 446 M viii. Edward Vance Riley was born on 18 Jan 1889 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 18 Dec 1978 at age 89.
+ 447 M ix. John Wesley Riley was born on 27 Mar 1896 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 11 Apr 1896 in Edgar County, Illinois.
139. James V Ruby was born in Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
James married Anna Taylor, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 1 Oct 1881.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 448 F i. Eunice J Ruby
+ 449 F ii. Mary Ruby
+ 450 F iii. Clara Ruby
+ 451 F iv. Hannah Ruby
Ida married Walter Norton.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 452 F i. Lucinda Norton
+ 453 M ii. Claude V Norton
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Jonathan married Cora Hedges on 14 Apr 1877 in Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 454 F i. Bertha A Ruby
+ 455 M ii. Arthur Ruby
142. Edward M Ruby was born in Jun 1876 in Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Edward married Cora Fitch on 3 Oct 1900 in New Port, Vermillion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 456 M i. Harold E Ruby
+ 457 F ii. Gwendolyn Ruby
+ 458 F iii. Wauneta O Ruby
+ 459 M iv. Milbern C Ruby
Arba married Stella Bernett.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 460 F i. Bertha Ruby .
+ 461 F ii. Lillian Ruby .
+ 462 M iii. Addison J Ruby
+ 463 F iv. Hazel P Ruby
+ 464 M v. Everett V Ruby
+ 465 F vi. Minnie H Ruby
144. Harriet Jane Ruby was born on 24 Oct 1862 and died on 27 Feb 1878 at age 15.
General Notes: Died at age 15.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
The Ringgold Record, 1878
OBITUARY.
Died, Miss Hattie J. RUBY, daughter of A. S. Ruby, aged 15 years, 4 months and 3 days, on the 27th of Feb, 1878.
She was a member of the M. E. church in full and regular standing, and left satisfactory evidence of her acceptance with God. To know her, was to love her. She had progressed with unusual interest in her studies and seemed to show an increased thoughtfulness and amiability of disposition. She was a patient sufferer in sickness and has gone where the inhabitants shall not say, "I am sick."
She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss till they meet her in glory. May heaven sustain, comfort and keep them unto everlasting life and give them a happy reunion in the courts of heaven.--J.J. CALDWELL
NOTE: Harriet J. RUBY was born in 1862. Harriet's father, Addison S. RUBY, was born in 1839, and died in 1946. Her mother, Hortensa B. (?) RUBY, was born in 1844, and died in 1874. They were interred at Centenary Cemetery.
Transcription and note by Sharon R. Becker, 2008
Zelpha married George Frank Bonebrake.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 466 F i. Lola A Bonebrake
+ 467 M ii. Walter A Bonebrake
+ 468 U iii. Perca Bonebrake
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 406, Ringgold County, Iowa Marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Cora married Andrew Fuller Goodson on 16 Sep 1888 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 469 M i. Glee Goodson
+ 470 F ii. Clara Goodson
+ 471 F iii. Meral Goodson
+ 472 M iv. Paul Goodson
+ 473 M v. Lowell Goodson
+ 474 M vi. Lyle Goodson
Bertha married Aaron A Gregory.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 475 F i. Lucetta Gregory
+ 476 M ii. Merritt Gregory
Ora married Byron B Adams.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 477 M i. Norris W Adams
+ 478 M ii. Lloyd L Adams
+ 479 M iii. Raleigh S Adams
+ 480 F iv. Percella B Adams
+ 481 F v. Marjorie A Adams
151. Altha Ira Ruby died in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Altha married Erma Mace.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 482 M i. Garwin A Ruby
+ 483 F ii. Dorothy M Ruby
+ 484 M iii. Altha I Ruby
+ 485 M iv. Glen A Ruby
Ima married Dr. Ray S Wycoff.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 486 M i. Raymond E Wycoff
+ 487 F ii. Ruby F Wycoff
+ 488 M iii. Kieth H Wycoff
A married Mearle Lemon.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 489 M i. Kenneth A Ruby
Sarah married John C West.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 490 F i. Gertie West
+ 491 F ii. Norma B West
+ 492 M iii. Lorenza C West
+ 493 M iv. William A West
+ 494 M v. Ira L West
+ 495 M vi. R D West
+ 496 F vii. Mabel V West
+ 497 F viii. Artie L West
+ 498 M ix. Thomas R West
Charles married Unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 499 M i. James Reynolds
+ 500 M ii. Oscar Reynolds
Mary married I B Gentzeler.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 501 M i. Ernest T Gentzeler
Mary next married D R Sins.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 502 M i. Earl G Sins
+ 503 F ii. Jennie L Sins
+ 504 F iii. Goldie Sins
+ 505 F iv. Daisy L Sins
Thomas married Bertha Minich.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 506 M i. George T D Brott
+ 507 M ii. Hally H Brott
+ 508 M iii. Truman C Brott
+ 509 M iv. Glee M Brott
+ 510 M v. Leonard Brott
+ 511 F vi. Jennie E Brott
Nellie married Bruce A Smith.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 512 M i. Ralph Smith
+ 513 M ii. Harley C Smith
Clifford married Elizabeth Burley.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 514 F i. Luvia E Brott
+ 515 M ii. Gerald R Brott
+ 516 M iii. Clifford A Brott
163. John Wesley Emison Jr was born on 21 Jun 1863 in Bruceville, Indiana and died on 27 May 1932 at age 68.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
John married Mary D Simpson, daughter of A C Simpson and Margaret Mc Cord, on 16 May 1889.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 517 M i. John Clinton Emison .
+ 518 M ii. Richard Allen Emison .
+ 519 M iii. Robert Simpson Emison .
John next married Irene Hohue, daughter of John D Hohue and Martha,.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 520 M i. James Emison .
+ 521 M ii. Henry Emison .
164. James Wade Emison was born on 7 Feb 1859 in Bruceville, Indiana and died in Nov 1917 at age 58.
General Notes: He and his wife died in an Railrad accident
Source: Roberta Stepan
James married Sada Ross Rabb, daughter of Dr John H Rabb and Susan Sinclair, on 27 Nov 1890.
General Notes: She and her husband died in a railroad accident
Source: Roberta Stepan
Children from this marriage were:
+ 522 M i. Ewing Rabb Emison .
+ 523 M ii. James Wade Emison Jr .
+ 524 M iii. John Rabb Emison .
+ 525 F iv. Susan Rabb Emison .
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Martha married Henry C Barr.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Elizabeth married Frank M Harris.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
168. William C Emison died as infant.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
169. Frank Emison died as infant.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
170. Sarah J Emison died as infant.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
12th Generation Luella married John W Graham on 26 Jul 1893 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 526 M i. Jake Graham
172. James Benson was born in 1866 and died in 1890 at age 24.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Lucy married John W Graham on 18 Dec 1886 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
174. Laura Benson was born in Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Laura married L S Miller on 22 Feb 1893 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
175. 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
176. Eva Lucretia Benson was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Eva married Frank W Kallans on 3 Dec 1893 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Minnie married Fred McLaughlin.
William married Lillie Morrel.
180. Eldora Benson was born on 25 Dec 1869 in Goshen, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Eldora married Henry Graham on 14 Sep 1887 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
181. David E Benson was born in 1873 in Illinois. He never married and had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
182. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 527 M i. Neal Leonard Benson was born on 19 Nov 1899 and died on 15 May 1994 at age 94.
+ 528 F ii. Avis Myrtle Benson was born on 28 Feb 1904.
+ 529 M iii. Wayne Benson was born on 23 Apr 1911 and died on 31 Dec 1983 at age 72.
+ 530 F iv. Theola Benson was born on 9 May 1918.
183. Margaret Powell "Maggie" "
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Margaret married Isaiah Davenport on 22 Dec 1886 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
184. Lawrence Vance . He never married and had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Belle married Travis Logan Smith in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
186. Lulu Lenore Vance was born on 26 Mar 1883 in Iowa and died on 11 Mar 1949 in Iowa at age 65.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Lulu married James Clippinger Conley "Clip", son of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 18 Dec 1904. James was born on 4 Dec 1871 and died on 21 Nov 1949 in Paxton, Illinois at age 77.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 531 F i. Vera L Conley was born on 5 Dec 1905 and died on 8 Dec 1905.
+ 532 M ii. Voyal Ward Conley was born on 20 May 1907 in Iowa and died on 28 Nov 1964 in Iowa at age 57.
+ 533 F iii. Iva Leota Conley
+ 534 F iv. Ruth Irene Conley was born on 26 May 1912 and died on 4 Feb 1968 at age 55.
+ 535 M v. Lloyd Welburn Conley was born on 25 Aug 1915 and died on 11 Apr 1973 at age 57.
+ 536 F vi. Goldie Darlene Conley
+ 537 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.
+ 538 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Sherman married Lou Pierce on 19 Sep 1863.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 539 F i. Ivory Lewis
+ 540 F ii. Pearl Lewis
James married Allie Preast.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 541 M i. Alfred Lewis
+ 542 M ii. Mail Lewis
189. Minnie Lewis was born in Aug 1884 in Kansas and died on 15 May 1963 in Marion County, Oregon at age 78.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Source: Wayne Shepard
Minnie married Ray Trullinger about 1905. Ray was born on 4 Jul 1880 in Oregon and died on 11 Feb 1966 in Marion County, Oregon at age 85.
General Notes: World War I Draft Registration: Ray Alford Trullinger, 38, July 4, 1880; resided Woodburn, OR; mail carrier for US Post office; wife was Minnie L.; tall height and slender build with brown eyes and hair, signed 9/12/1918.
1910 census of Woodburn, Marion Co., OR: R. A. Trullinger (29, OR/OR/OR, married 5 years, laborer odd jobs), Minnie L. (25, KS/NY/IL, had I child and 1 living), Alma M. (4, b.OR), Olive Lewis (mother-in-law, 64, widowed, IL/KY/NY, had 10 children and 2 living). [Jasper Trullinger, 59, and Christina, 50, are living next door, so probably Jasper is father - a Jasper (29) and Amelia C. (21) Trullinger found 1880 census of Jervais, Marion Co., OR, with Ada E. (1)]
1920 census of Woodburn: Ray A. Trullinger (39, rural mail carrier), Minnie L. (35), Alma M. (14), Wilma R. (9), Dale L. (3 7/12), Hazel A. (2 3/12), Hilda). (1 3/12), Olive Lewis (mother-in-law, 74, widowed, IL/IL/IL ?); children b. OR
1930 census of Woodburn on Gatch Street: Ray A. Trullinger (49, married at 24, RFD mail carrier), Minnie L. (45, KS/NY /IN), Alma M. (24), Wilma R. (19), Dale L. (13), Hazel A. (12), Welda (?, 8), Olive Lewis (84, widowed, INIKYIKY).
Source: Wayne Shepard
Children from this marriage were:
+ 543 F i. Alma Trullinger was born about 1906 in Oregon.
+ 544 F ii. Wilma R Trullinger was born about 1911 in Oregon.
+ 545 M iii. Dale L Trullinger was born about 1916 in Oregon and died on 6 Sep 1932 in Marion County, Oregon about age 16.
+ 546 F iv. Hazel A Trullinger
+ 547 F v. Hilda O Trullinger
+ 548 F vi. Nelda F Trullinger
Lumma married William Patterson.
Howard married Lovella Goahring.
194. Annie Mae Ruby died in 1951 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California and was buried on 19 Apr 1951 in Ingewood Park Cemetery, Indglewood, California.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
The marriage of Annie Mae Ruby and Denton E. Mooore took place in the home of C. W. Wilhite, performed by Rev F. M. Chaffee. According to the 1925 obituary of Anna's mother, Anna & Wilheim Holitorf were married between 1925, when Anna's mother died, and 1929, when Anna's step-father died. According to the 1925 obituary of Anna's mother, Anna & Denton Moore lived in Ocean City, New Jersey. Source: Jerry Riessen, Minnesota
Annie married Denton E Moore.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 549 M i. Raymond Moore
+ 550 F ii. Maree Moore
+ 551 F iii. Francis Moore
+ 552 F iv. Pearl Moore
Annie next married Wilhelm Holitorf from 1925 to 1929.
General Notes: Source: Jerry Riessen, Minnesota
Myrtle married George A Baysinger.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 553 M i. Charles Baysinger
+ 554 F ii. Celia Baysinger
+ 555 M iii. George Baysinger
+ 556 F iv. Jennie Baysinger
+ 557 M v. Earnest Baysinger
+ 558 F vi. Christenia Baysinger
+ 559 F vii. Laura Baysinger
Mary married Claude Zink.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Mamie married Earl J Huff.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 560 M i. Arthur Huff
+ 561 M ii. Walter Huff
+ 562 F iii. Mamie Huff
Mamie next married Verl Murphy.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 563 F i. Evelyn Murphy
203. James H Campbell was born on 23 Feb 1860 and died on 7 Nov 1902 at age 42.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 564 M i. Raymond M Campbell was born on 10 Aug 1893 and died on 4 Mar 1976 at age 82.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
John married Ida M Mehany on 1 Nov 1888 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Charles married Olive Viola Joy on 24 Dec 1899 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thomas married Minnie B Reeves.
208. Earl Wilfred Campbell was born on 1 Jul 1885 and died on 18 Mar 1976 at age 90.
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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 565 M i. John Earl Campbell was born on 4 Sep 1914.
+ 566 M ii. Edward Vernon Campbell
209. Viola Campbell was born in 1869 and died in 1885 at age 16.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Abigail married Granville Kendal on 20 Mar 1889 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Arvil married Margaret McCallann.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
William married Elizabeth McClelland on 3 May 1886 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Loretta married Frank McClelland.
Lucille married George Curry.
Lucille next married Thall Bannon.
Ora married Ira Newell.
Ora next married Charles Smith.
Robert married Hattie Jennings.
228. 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
232. Dwight Ruby died Died Young. He never married and had no children.
General Notes: Died Young
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Ralph married Opal S Hardesty.
Jessie married Marvell Skinner.
Homer married Alberta Daniels.
James married Esther Alligotte.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk A, pg 528, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Elizabeth married Andrew Groves "Andy" on 8 Sep 1880 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 567 F i. Ida Groves .
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Ida married Charles Ross.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 568 M i. Luther Ross .
+ 569 F ii. Hazel Ross .
+ 570 F iii. Alice Ross was born on 16 May 1902 and died in May 1987 at age 85.
250. Sarah L Miller "Adeline" 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
Sarah married Wesley Washington Conley, son of Henry D Conley and Susan Campbell, on 20 Aug 1885 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Wesley 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 571 F i. Estella Conley "Stella" was born on 9 Jul 1888 and died on 20 Jun 1966 at age 77.
+ 572 F ii. Edith Conley was born about 1893.
+ 573 M iii. Peter Conley "P J" died died young.
+ 574 F iv. Nellie May Conley was born in Jun 1885 in Iowa and died age 16 at age -1869.
+ 575 M v. Charles Conley .
Sarah next married Golman Davenport. Golman died on 2 Mar 1917. They had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
251. Lovilla Miller was born in 1869.
General Notes: Source of marriage: Bk B, pg 537, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Noted events in her life were:
1. AKA: Villie M.
Lovilla married Francis Logan Smith, son of W Smith and Unknown, on 22 Oct 1890 in Mt Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Francis was born on 22 Sep 1866 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died in Feb 1929 at age 62.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Noted events in his life were:
1. Occupation: railroad workman.
2. Residence: Shanon City, Iowa, Oct 1890.
252. Frank Miller was born on 15 Oct 1872 and died on 21 Jul 1916 at age 43.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 491, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Frank married Ida Bagwell on 15 Feb 1899 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Ida was born about 1883, died on 25 Jul 1950 in California about age 67, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 576 M i. Clyde Miller was born from 1873 to 1874 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
+ 577 M ii. John W Miller "Jack" "
+ 578 M iii. Leland Miller
+ 579 M iv. Jessie Miller
253. James T Miller was born from 1873 to 1874.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 387, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
James married Lucy Talbott on 9 Sep 1897 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
254. Leurana Miller "Ola" was born from 1878 to 1879.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Leurana married Dick Adkins.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
255. Lydia Ethel Miller was born on 12 Mar 1881, died on 16 Oct 1954 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado at age 73, and was buried in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 566, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records (Lic dated 1 June 1900)
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Lydia married Cyrus Edwin Smith "Edd" on 6 Jun 1900 in Ringgold County, Iowa. Cyrus was born on 17 Aug 1874, died on 3 Dec 1956 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado at age 82, and was buried in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 580 M i. Raymond Smith was born on 18 Mar 1901 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa.
+ 581 F ii. Edna May Smith was born on 16 Apr 1903 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, died on 7 Mar 1983 in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri at age 79, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 582 F iii. Cleone Effie Smith was born on 20 Mar 1905 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died on 16 Nov 1967 at age 62.
+ 583 F iv. Alta Loretta Smith
+ 584 M v. Robert Lee Smith
Josephine married Hans Larson.
257. Melvin Ruby died Died Young. He never married and had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
260. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 585 M i. Major Vernon Ruby
+ 586 M ii. Carson L Ruby
+ 587 F iii. Doris Evelyn Ruby
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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 588 F i. Alma Alberta Ruby
+ 589 F ii. Florence May Ruby
+ 590 M iii. Edgar Edmond Ruby
+ 591 M iv. Loe Franklin Ruby
+ 592 M v. Fred Allen Ruby
+ 593 F vi. Margaret Maxine Ruby was born on 3 Apr 1920 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
261. Frances Ruby was born in 1877 and died young.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 594 M i. Arthur M Ruby
+ 595 F ii. Gale H Ruby
263. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Fannie married George Kessler. George was born in 1878 and died in 1952 at age 74.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 596 F i. Ruth A Kessler
+ 597 M ii. Harold G Kessler
+ 598 M iii. Donald G Kessler
+ 599 M iv. George W Kessler
+ 600 F v. Hildreth Kessler
+ 601 F vi. Ruby S Kessler
264. Franklin F Ruby was born in 1882.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
265. Chauncy Ruby was born in 1884.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Chauncy married Floy D Kessler. Floy was born on 3 Oct 1883 and died on 8 Nov 1972 at age 89.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
266. 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
267. Elmer Ruby was born in 1887.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
268. Josephine Ruby was born in 1893.
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
Josephine married T B Rand.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
269. Amos Ruby "Amie" was born in 1895.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Amos married Victoria Kubitza.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
270. Samuel Franklin Ruby 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
Samuel married Lula F Ruby, daughter of Amos Fiss Ruby and Serena America Conley "Twin", on 7 Dec 1900 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source of Marriage: Bk C, pg 598, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
(Duplicate Line. See Person 262)
Lillie married Willard B Alcorn.
Annie married William Crocker.
William married Bessie Jackson.
274. Robert Ruby . He never married and had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Viola married Marion R Jackson.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Charlotte married Raymond Skewis.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Valentine married Maggie Hencely.
Marcellous married Ella May Williams.
Etta married Raymond Clifford Maness.
Elizabeth married John Sowers.
Chester married Myrtle Anderson.
Archer married Gladys L Anderson.
Clementine married Ernest Roberts.
Rosetta married Ralph Emerson Shafer.
Juanita married Harry Augustus Shafer.
313. Virgil Eugene Cummins was born on 8 Jul 1928, died on 10 Sep 1930 at age 2, and was buried in Iola, Allen County, Kansas. The cause of his death was Meningitis.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Mabel married Tully Ellsworth Mutchler.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Hattie married Roy Van Dorn.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Lottie married Elles Earnest Lehman.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
320. Nellie Ruby was born in 1889 and died in 1889.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
325. Clyde Emmett Ruby was born in May 1908 in Iowa and died in Jun 1988 in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada at age 80.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Bruce Ruby
Clyde married Clemie Jane Young.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 602 M i. Bruce Ruby
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Richard married Rose Danchler.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Claude married Lauretta Colgan.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Lorin married Jessie Bliss.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Carl married Ella Ellen Watts on 2 Aug 1892 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
Noted events in their marriage were:
1. Marriage:
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 603 F i. Rose Lullu Ruby .
+ 604 M ii. Ray Leo Ruby
+ 605 M iii. Ralph Lawrence Ruby
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.
General Notes: Source: Robert Stepan
Source: Obit of George Albert Frazee
Children from this marriage were:
+ 606 F i. Leona Frazee
+ 607 F ii. Florence Frazee
+ 608 M iii. William Frazee
+ 609 M iv. Dean Donald Frazee was born on 11 Mar 1908 in Iowa and died on 1 Jun 1970 at age 62.
351. 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 married Hilda Johnson.
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 610 F i. Sophia Ruby was born in Sep 1897 and died after 1920.
+ 611 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.
+ 612 F iii. Mayme Carol Ruby was born on 28 Oct 1908 in Minnesota and died on 23 Feb 2003 at age 94.
+ 613 F iv. Anna Merle Ruby was born about 1911 in Minnesota.
+ 614 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.
352. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
353. 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.)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 615 F i. Ada Ione Ruby was born on 30 Jul 1903 in Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa.
+ 616 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.
+ 617 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.
+ 618 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.
+ 619 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.
+ 620 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.
+ 621 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.
+ 622 F viii. Gladys Verla Ruby was born on 16 Jul 1915 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died Unkown.
+ 623 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.
+ 624 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.
+ 625 F xi. Vellda Lenore Ruby was born on 6 Nov 1922 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota and died on an unknown date.
+ 626 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.
354. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 627 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.
+ 628 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.
+ 629 F iii. Florence Ruby was born on 26 Jul 1909 in Iowa and died on 15 Mar 2000 in Iowa at age 90.
+ 630 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.
+ 631 F v. Maruerite Ruby was born on 30 Mar 1914 in Iowa and died on 30 Mar 1959 in Colorado at age 45.
+ 632 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.
+ 633 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.
+ 634 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.
+ 635 F ix. Myrtle Ruby was born on 25 May 1923 in Iowa and died on 23 May 2006 at age 82.
+ 636 F x. Lavon Ruby was born about 1925 in Iowa.
+ 637 M xi. Thomas W Ruby was born about 1927 in Colorado.
355. 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:
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.
356. 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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 638 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.
Lillian married Charles Graham.
358. 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:
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:
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:
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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.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 639 F i. Lillie Mae Graham was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Iowa and died in Dec 1986 in Missouri at age 89.
+ 640 F ii. Mable G Graham was born about 1904 in Iowa and died after 1930.
+ 641 M iii. Roy E Graham was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Iowa and died in Jun 1978 at age 68.
360. Minnie Ruby died before 1926.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
361. Cordis M Ruby was born in Aug 1894 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1900 Census Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Cordis married Charles Cavitt.
362. Harold R Ruby was born in Dec 1898 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1900 Census Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
363. Jessie D Ruby was born in Mar 1900 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: 1900 Census Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
366. 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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
367. Harriet M Ruby was born on 19 May 1887 in Jefferson Twp, Ringgold County, Iowa and died after 1913.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
Harriet married Lee Wentzel.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 642 M i. Roy W Wentzel
+ 643 M ii. Dwight Wentzel
+ 644 F iii. Velma Wentzel
368. 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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
369. 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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
The child from this marriage was:
+ 645 M i. Wayne Nickle
370. 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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
Clement married Dean Lane.
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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
371. 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.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
Edith married William Harrington.
Maude married William Brayman.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
William married Carrie Powell.
Pearl married Earnest Fields.
Pearl next married Lowden.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Alma married Cecil Bailey.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
379. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 646 F i. Ellen Fay Heater was born about 1903 in Iowa.
+ 647 F ii. May Francis Heater was born about 1906 in Iowa.
+ 648 F iii. Ruth Ester Heater was born about 1909 in Iowa.
380. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 649 F i. Doris V Heater was born about 1915 in Nebraska.
+ 650 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.
+ 651 F iii. Elaine Heater was born about 1926.
381. Alma Ruby was born on 10 Oct 1892 in Iowa.
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 652 M i. Evert H Nichols was born about 1910 in Nebraska.
+ 653 M ii. Glen W Nichols was born about 1913.
+ 654 F iii. Grace D Nichols was born about 1916 in Nebraska.
Otto married Florence Spencer.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Effie married Lewis Allen Strange.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 655 M i. Glen Allen Strange
+ 656 F ii. Wilma Clarise Strange
+ 657 M iii. Cecil Raymond Strange
+ 658 F iv. Lela Geraldine Strange
+ 659 M v. Lewis Alfred Strange "Jack"
+ 660 M vi. Elbert Thayen Strange "Twin"
+ 661 M vii. Delbert Clarna Strange "Twin"
+ 662 M viii. Robert Francis Strange
+ 663 F ix. Betty Lou Strange
386. Rhoda Blakesley was born on 8 Apr 1882, died on 17 Jun 1916 at age 34, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Rhoda married William Jackson.
Rozena married William Case.
Rozena 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. They had no children.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
388. Rena Myrtle Blakesley died before 1982.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Ruth married Joseph Wright.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 664 F i. Lydia Eldora Wright was born on 2 Oct 1917 in Itasca County, Minnesota and died on 15 Mar 2002 in New Mexico at age 84.
393. Jacob J Blakesley was born in 1861.
General Notes: Married at 19 years of age.
Source of Marriag: Bk A, pg 522, Ringold County, Iowa Marriage records.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Jacob married Margaret E Groves, daughter of Cyrus Groves and Mary Foster, on 18 Jul 1880. Margaret was born in 1863.
General Notes: She was 17 years old when she married Jacob Blakesley, BkA, Pg 522
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
394. Amos Frank Blakesley was born in 1863.
General Notes: Obituary:
Ringgold Record June 11, 1896
On Monday of this week occurred the funeral of Frank Blakesley who has lived all his life in this vicinity, until the last eighteen months.
Last year he lived in Timgley township and up to his death, this year four miles south of Mt. Ayr, Iowa.
The funeral was preached by Rev Miller, the exercises being conducted by the Odd Fellows, he being a member of that order. The remains were laid to rest in the Knowlton Cemetery. Less than six months ago his brother Jacob Blakesley was buried there by the Knights of Pythias.
They were among the oldest settlers of Ringgold County, Iowa.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
395. Margaretta Blakesley was born in 1866.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
397. Barbara Blakesley was born on 18 Jul 1873 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa and died on 11 Dec 1940 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 67.
General Notes: Obituary:
Mrs William F. Woods December 11, 1940
Barbara Ann Blakesley, daughter of Haslip C and Mary Devoss Blakesley was born near Knowlton, Iowa, July 18 1873 and passed away December 11, 1940 at age 67 yrs, 4 mos, 23 days.
Her mother passed away and left her at the tender age of 15 years to care for her father and four brothers, whom she tenderly cared for until she was married and had a family of her own.
At the age of 16 years she joined the Baptist Church and remained a faithful member as long as the church was in Knowlton. In later years owing to deafness she did not attend but when thought of church work and at the last renewed her faith in the Master and expressed her willingness to go.
On November 8, 1891 she was united in marriage with William F. Woods. To this union nine children were born, one daughter dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband William F. Woods, five sons, and three daughters; Harry F. Woods of Diagonal, Iowa, Glen Woods of Benton, Iowa, Dorcie Hill of Benton, Iowa, Ollie Graham of Des Moines, Iowa, and Eunice Robinson of Elliston, Iowa, four brothers, Ryenza Blakesley and Isaac Blakesley of Forsythe, Montana, William Blakesley and Solomon Blakesley of Phoenix,Arizona, five grandchildren, a niece and three nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Source of Marriage: Bk B, pg 608, Ringgold County, Iowa marriage records
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Barbara married William F Wood on 8 Nov 1891 in Ringgold County, Iowa. William was born on 14 Aug 1864 in Marshall County, West Virginia and died on 3 Oct 1946 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 82.
General Notes: Obituary:
William Foster Woods, son of Foster H and Martha Sands Woods was born in Marshall County, West Virginia near Wheeling, August 14, 1864 and departed this life October 3, 1946 at the age of 82 years, one month and 19 days.
he was one of a family,of seven brothers and sisters all of whom except two sisters preceded him in death.
At the age of twelve years he moved with his parent to Ringgold County, Iowa, where he spent the remainder of his life, except for five years in Camden, Missouri and in later life, two years in Texas.
On November 8, 1891 he was united in marriage to Barbara Anna Blakesley. To this union nine children were born, one of whom died in infancy.
His wife preceded him in death December, 1940.
He leaves to mourn his passing five sons, Harry F Woods of Lorimor, Iowa, James Woods and Dennis Woods both of Diagonal, Iowa, Donald Woods of Osceola, Iowa, and Glen Woods of Bedford, Iowa; three daughter, Dorcie Hill of Benton, Iowa, Ollie Graham of Des Moines, Iowa and Uenice Robinson of Ellston, Iowa, two sisters, Mrs Alice Lucas of Shannon City, Iowa, and Mrs Rachel Hurley of Montreal, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Mrs Gerty Woods of Des Moines, Iowa, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
He was a loving husband and father and a kind and ever helpful friend.
All that loving hands could do was done to alleviate his suffering, but to no avail, and he slipped peacefully away after having expressed his willingness to go.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 665 M i. Harry F Wood
+ 666 M ii. James Wood
+ 667 M iii. Dennis Wood
+ 668 M iv. Donald Wood
+ 669 M v. Glen Wood
+ 670 F vi. Dorcie Wood
+ 671 F vii. Ollie Wood
+ 672 F viii. Eunice Wood
+ 673 F ix. Wood died in infancy.
402. Prudence Conley "Prode" was born in 1873.
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: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
403. Ardella Conley "Did" was born in 1875.
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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 674 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.
404. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 675 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.
+ 676 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.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 677 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.
+ 678 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.
+ 679 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.
+ 680 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.
+ 681 F v. Majorie Geraldine Conley
+ 682 M vi. Ronald Lee Conley
406. 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
Eva married Clarence J Dant on 27 Apr 1898 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
410. Valda Obediah Conley was born about 1880 in Iowa.
411. 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.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 683 M i. Elmer C Tripp was born about 1901 in Grundy County, Iowa.
+ 684 M ii. Homer H Tripp was born about 1903 in Grundy County, Iowa.
+ 685 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.
+ 686 F iv. Gertrude H Tripp was born about 1908 in Grundy County, Iowa.
+ 687 F v. Mary Thevalla Tripp was born on 14 Dec 1912 in Riley, Iowa.
412. 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
Flora married Andrew Whited on 22 Aug 1909 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
413. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 688 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.
+ 689 M ii. Lester John Conley "Twin"
+ 690 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.
+ 691 F iv. Pearl Conley
414. Bertie Roy Conley was born about 1894 and was christened in Iowa.
415. 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
Thomas married Minerva Blanchard.
Thomas next married Lena Hindsor Hines.
416. 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
417. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
418. Sylvia Conley was born in 1895.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
419. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Florence married Charles McCoy.
420. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 692 F i. Alice M Conley
+ 693 F ii. Lucille M Conley
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 694 M i. Richard Conley
+ 695 M ii. Dean Conley
+ 696 F iii. Shirley Conley
+ 697 F iv. Beverly Conley
+ 698 F v. Vickie Conley
421. 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.
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
Buried Sectlion B Lot 71 Grave 7, Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 699 F i. Maxine M Frey
+ 700 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.
+ 701 F iii. Betty M Frey
+ 702 F iv. Norma J Frey
Lela next married Lawrence Bush.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
422. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Dale married Mary.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Dale next married Buelah Hunley.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
423. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
424. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Dwight married Darlene Bristow.
425. 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.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 703 M i. Gerald L Conley was born about 1905 in Iowa and died before 1920.
+ 704 M ii. Arther Conley was born about 1909 in Iowa.
+ 705 M iii. Fenton L Conley
+ 706 F iv. Gladys E Conley
+ 707 F v. Eldine M Conley
+ 708 F vi. Patricia J Conley
426. Ada Conley was born in Feb 1882 in Iowa and died after 1930.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009
Ada married Perry Mills.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
427. 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
Clyde married Lelia Terrill. Lelia was born about 1898.
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 709 F i. Doris Conley
+ 710 M ii. Davis M Conley was born about 1911.
+ 711 F iii. Mildred Conley was born about 1913.
+ 712 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.
+ 713 M v. Howard Conley was born about 1916 in Iowa.
+ 714 M vi. Chant Conley was born about 1918 and died on 30 Aug 1937 about age 19.
428. 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
429. 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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 715 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.
430. 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
Lambert married Marie May.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009
431. William H Conley was born in Mar 1897 in Iowa and died after 1926.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: 1910 Federal Census, Creston Ward 4, Union County, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009
432. Walter Harold Conley was born in Aug 1899 in Iowa and died in childhood.
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
433. Theodore Ellis Conley "Ollie" was born in 1903.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009
434. 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
Orville married Violet May Port.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Source: Minnesota Birth Index of Son Paul Phillip Conley, 8 Aug 1942
Children from this marriage were:
+ 716 F i. Helen Marie Conley
+ 717 F ii. Hazel Jean Conley
+ 718 F iii. Jeanette May Conley
+ 719 F iv. Brenda Mae Conley
+ 720 M v. Paul Phillip Conley
+ 721 F vi. Pearl Jane Conley
+ 722 M vii. Russell Harvey Conley
+ 723 F viii. Beverly Ann Conley
+ 724 M ix. Orville Jerome Conley
435. 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
Cleo married Otto Draws.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Clark married Margaret Mitchell.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 725 M i. Jack Rose
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Lusta married Harvey A Reetz. Harvey was born about 1895, died on 9 Sep 1986 about age 91, and was buried in Greenwood Park Cemetery, Clairmont, California.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
438. Gertrude P Rose was born on 2 Sep 1900, died on 20 May 1979 in San Diego, San Diego County, California at age 78, and was buried in Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside, California.
General Notes: Tuesday May 29, 1979
Former Creston Resident dies.
Mrs Gertrude Cook, 79, former resident of Creston, Iowa died at San Diego, California, May 20, 1979. Her funeral was held at the Eternal Hills Chapel at San Diego, California, with Rev Edward M. Gross of Grace Brethren Church at Goleta, California, officiating, burial was in Eternal Hills Memorial Park at Oceanside, California.
She was born at Knowlton, Iowa and attended school in Creston, Iowa.
Her husband Ray S. Cook has preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son Joseph D. Cook of Oceanside, California; tow grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and a sister Mrs. Harvey Reetz of San Diego, California.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Gertrude married Ray S Cook. Ray was born on 13 Jul 1894 in Union County, Iowa, died in 1952 in Creston, Union County, Iowa at age 58, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.
General Notes: Obituary:
Ray S. Cook 1952
Ray S. Cook dies here Tuesday afternoon at age 57 yrs.
Raymond (Ray) S. Cook, 57, well known Creston Iowa resident died at his home at 512 new York Avenue at 3:00 p.m. Monday. Mr Cook had been seriously ill for about two months.
Funeral services will be held in Lister Hall of First Christian Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Rev. Ernest S. Worden will officiate, Masonic services will be conducted.
Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, the body is at Dietrick & Keating Funeral Home until Friday morning then at home until service time.
Raymond S. Cook was born in Union County, Iowa, July 13 1894. He was the son of Samuel and Maggie Reber Cook. He lived in this community most of his life except for a few years spent in St. Joseph , Missouri.
He was married May 5, 1918 at St. Joseph, Missouri to Gertrude Rose. She survives him. A son Joseph D. Cook, who is principal in the Glidden, Iowa, schools also survives.
Mr. Cook was a salesman and manager for the Kerr-Cockran Chevrolet Company for 22 years until retiring last March. He came back to Creston from St Joseph in 1929 to begin his long association with the automobile firm.
Surviving in addition to his widow ands son are his father Samuel Cook of Creston; three sisters Mrs Elmer Schultz of Creston, Mrs Truman Comer of Lorimor, and Mrs Roy Smock of Lansing, Michigan, and two grandchildren David and Maxine Cook of Glidden, Iowa.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Christian Church in Creston and of the Masonic Order.
Music at the funeral services will be by Willis Royce Soloist and Mrs. Charles M. Hood
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 726 M i. Joseph D Cook
439. William John Riley "Jack" was born on 20 Jul 1876 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 11 May 1911 at age 34.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
440. Louisa J Riley was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Louisa married Cory Hull.
Louisa next married William Fry.
441. Ida Ellen Riley was born on 29 May 1882 in Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Ida married Samuel Crum in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
442. Hannah Armeta Riley was born on 31 Mar 1884 in Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
443. James R Riley was born on 27 Aug 1886 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 12 Jun 1972 at age 85.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
James married Anna Taylor.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
James next married May Bledsoe.
444. Cora Alice Riley was born on 7 Apr 1891 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 8 Sep 1968 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana at age 77.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
445. Franklin Jacob Riley was born on 7 Sep 1893 in Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
446. Edward Vance Riley was born on 18 Jan 1889 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 18 Dec 1978 at age 89.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Edward married Dora May Newkirk Phipps on 16 Aug 1923 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana. Dora was born about 1891 and died in Nov 1988 about age 97.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 727 M i. John William Riley
+ 728 M ii. Herman Virgil Riley
+ 729 F iii. Betty Jean Riley
+ 730 U iv. "Twins" Riley was born about 1931 and died about 1931.
+ 731 M v. Herschell Albert Riley
+ 732 F vi. Mildred Delores Riley
447. John Wesley Riley was born on 27 Mar 1896 in Edgar County, Illinois and died on 11 Apr 1896 in Edgar County, Illinois.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Hannah married George Brackburn.
Lucinda married Howard Whithead.
Claude married Lillian Beasley.
Harold married Katherine Mitch.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Harold next married Rosalia Mitchell.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Gwendolyn married Soloman Youmans. They had no children.
Wauneta married George Eastwood.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 733 F i. Paulana Nell Eastwood
Wauneta next married Alin Sherwood.
Milbern married Doris Thomas.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 734 F i. Gala Thomas
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Addison married Florence Taylor.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 735 F i. Emily I Ruby
+ 736 F ii. Eleanor G Ruby
+ 737 M iii. Delbert H Ruby
+ 738 U iv. Arvil Ruby
Everett married Ava Newton.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 739 M i. James E Ruby .
+ 740 F ii. Mary A Ruby .
+ 741 M iii. Eugene M Ruby .
Minnie married Claus H Seivers.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 742 F i. Kathryn S Seivers
+ 743 M ii. Lambert M Seivers
+ 744 U iii. Drexal D Seivers
+ 745 F iv. Betty Hazel Seivers
Lola married William Grosaveroa.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 746 F i. Zelpha A Grosaveroa
Glee married Eva Ross.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 747 M i. Robert Lee Goodson
Meral married Fred Stahl.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 748 F i. Wilma Stahl
Lucetta married Elmer Hickman.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 749 F i. Elizabeth Hickman
+ 750 M ii. Robert Hickman
Merritt married Bernice Berry.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 751 F i. Margaret Gregory
+ 752 F ii. Ella B Gregory
Lloyd married Bessie Crawford.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 753 M i. Lloyd L Adams
+ 754 M ii. Charles B Adams
Percella married Howard D Thompson.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 755 M i. Howard D Thompson "Jr"
William married Eva M McIntire.
Ernest married Myrtle Johnston.
Earl married Mable Fisher.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 756 F i. Gilbert Sins
+ 757 F ii. Valetta Sins
+ 758 M iii. Orvil Sins
+ 759 F iv. Lorene Sins
Jennie married A Larson.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 760 M i. Arthur Larson
+ 761 F ii. Gladys Larson
+ 762 M iii. Claude Larson
+ 763 M iv. Roy Larson
+ 764 M v. Harold Larson
Goldie married Byron R Bagger.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 765 F i. Dorothy Bagger
Daisy married Alfred Gustafson.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 766 M i. Donald Gustafson
+ 767 F ii. Edna Gustafson
Leonard married Christina Martendale.
Ralph married Mary F Hancock.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 768 M i. Carl Smith
Harley married Ethel Demerest.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 769 F i. Lois E Smith
Luvia married Carl E Blaker.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 770 F i. Laura Etta V Blaker
+ 771 M ii. Gerald R Blaker
+ 772 M iii. Clifford Blaker
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
13th Generation 527. Neal Leonard Benson was born on 19 Nov 1899 and died on 15 May 1994 at age 94.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Neal married Effie May Croy "Ollie" on 28 Jan 1923.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
528. Avis Myrtle Benson was born on 28 Feb 1904.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Avis married Alfred Pacha "Pete".
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
529. Wayne Benson was born on 23 Apr 1911 and died on 31 Dec 1983 at age 72.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Wayne married Laura Lucille Thompson on 21 Jan 1933.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
530. Theola Benson was born on 9 May 1918.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Theola married Leonard John.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
531. Vera L Conley was born on 5 Dec 1905 and died on 8 Dec 1905.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
532. Voyal Ward Conley was born on 20 May 1907 in Iowa and died on 28 Nov 1964 in Iowa at age 57.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Voyal married Velma Chute in 1932 in Missouri. The marriage ended in divorce. Velma was born about 1913 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
534. Ruth Irene Conley was born on 26 May 1912 and died on 4 Feb 1968 at age 55.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Ruth married Olen Washlake.
535. Lloyd Welburn Conley was born on 25 Aug 1915 and died on 11 Apr 1973 at age 57.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Lloyd married Grace Ethington.
Lloyd next married Evelyn Smith.
Goldie married Russell Mientzer.
537. 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
James married Alberta Jones.
James next married Betty Jean Smith.
538. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Donald married someone.
+ 773 M i. Marvin Conley "Butch"
+ 774 M ii. David Conley
+ 775 F iii. Donna Conley
543. Alma Trullinger was born about 1906 in Oregon.
General Notes: Source: Wayne Shepard
544. Wilma R Trullinger was born about 1911 in Oregon.
General Notes: Source: Wayne Shepard
545. Dale L Trullinger was born about 1916 in Oregon and died on 6 Sep 1932 in Marion County, Oregon about age 16.
General Notes: Death Certificate # 653, Marion County, Oregon.
Source: Wayne Shepard
564. Raymond M Campbell was born on 10 Aug 1893 and died on 4 Mar 1976 at age 82.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Raymond married Edith Bowers on 5 Nov 1915. Edith died on 12 Sep 1926.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 776 F i. Nellie B Campbell
+ 777 F ii. Mary Irene Campbell
+ 778 F iii. Ruth Campbell
+ 779 M iv. Darrell Dean Campbell
+ 780 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 781 F i. Dorothy Campbell
+ 782 F ii. Hazel E Campbell
+ 783 F iii. Cora Ramona Campbell
565. John Earl Campbell was born on 4 Sep 1914.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
John married Margaret Leismister.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 784 M i. Raymond Earl Campbell
+ 785 M ii. Robert Herman Campbell
+ 786 F iii. Jean Violet Campbell
+ 787 F iv. Kathleen Rose Campbell
+ 788 F v. Joyce Diane Campbell
Edward married Mary Hay.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 789 F i. Verna May Campbell
+ 790 F ii. Grace Jean Campbell
+ 791 F iii. Josephine Elaine Campbell
+ 792 M iv. Donavan Wayne Campbell
+ 793 M v. Donald Seabrook Campbell died on 2 Dec 1959.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Ida married Charles Ross.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 794 M i. Luther Ross
+ 795 F ii. Hazel Ross
+ 796 F iii. Alice Ross was born on 16 Mar 1902 and died in 1987 at age 85.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Hazel married Ware.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
570. Alice Ross was born on 16 May 1902 and died in May 1987 at age 85.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
571. Estella Conley "Stella" was born on 9 Jul 1888 and died on 20 Jun 1966 at age 77.
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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 797 M i. William Wesley Watts was born about 1906.
+ 798 F ii. Lois Irene Watts was born on 13 Sep 1916 and died in 1987 at age 71.
+ 799 F iii. Alta Watts was born about 1908 and died in 1981 about age 73.
+ 800 F iv. Thelma Watts was born on 9 Mar 1913 and died on 8 Nov 1945 at age 32.
+ 801 F v. Hazel Watts
+ 802 F vi. Marjorie Watts
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
572. Edith Conley was born about 1893.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Edith married James Bradley, son of Donald Bradley and Unknown,.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 803 M i. James Bradley .
Edith next married George Thomas.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 804 M i. Donald Thomas .
Edith next married George A Thomas.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 805 M i. George Thomas Jr
+ 806 F ii. Dorothy Thomas
573. Peter Conley "P J" died died young.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
574. Nellie May Conley was born in Jun 1885 in Iowa and died age 16 at age -1869.
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
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Charles married Rosa A Watson on 16 Jun 1886 in Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
576. Clyde Miller was born from 1873 to 1874 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
John married Mable Dietz in San Francisco, San Mateo County, California.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
580. Raymond Smith was born on 18 Mar 1901 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Raymond married Sylvia Rissle. They had no children.
581. Edna May Smith was born on 16 Apr 1903 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, died on 7 Mar 1983 in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri at age 79, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Edna married Oren D Ticknor on 26 Aug 1924 in Sannon City, Union County, Iowa. Oren was born on 12 Jul 1883, died on 22 Dec 1944 at age 61, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 807 F i. Violet Maxine Ticknor was born on 23 Feb 1926, died on 13 Jun 1982 at age 56, and was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
+ 808 M ii. Richard Earl Ticknor
+ 809 M iii. William Marvin Ticknor
+ 810 M iv. Dean Roger Ticknor was born on 24 Apr 1934 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died on 14 Aug 1979 in Avondale, Clay County, Missouri at age 45.
+ 811 M v. Paul Edward Ticknor Sr was born on 7 Aug 1937 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died from about 1986 to 1987 about age 49.
582. Cleone Effie Smith was born on 20 Mar 1905 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died on 16 Nov 1967 at age 62.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Cleone married Lewis Wallace Lamb on 13 Aug 1926. Lewis was born on 15 Aug 1874 and died on 16 Aug 1945 at age 71.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 812 F i. Betty Lou Lamb
+ 813 M ii. Clarence Edward Lamb
Cleone next married "Rocky" Black.
Alta married Fred Lewis. Fred was born on 20 Apr 1897 and died on 22 Apr 1970 at age 73.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Robert married Lois Irene Watts, daughter of Charles Watts and Estella Conley "Stella",. Lois was born on 13 Sep 1916 and died in 1987 at age 71.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 814 F i. Norma Jean Smith
+ 815 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.
+ 816 F iii. Patricia Louise Smith
+ 817 M iv. Robert Dale Smith
+ 818 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.
593. Margaret Maxine Ruby was born on 3 Apr 1920 in Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Margaret married Tindle on 11 Jan 1943 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa 50322
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Rose married Basil Mathis. The marriage ended in divorce.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 819 M i. Raymond Mathis
Rose next married Gibson.
Ray married Beatrice George.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 820 F i. Lucille Ruby
+ 821 F ii. Dorothy Marie Ruby
Ralph married Bertha Manilla McGregor.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 822 M i. Doyle Warren Ruby "Bob"
+ 823 M ii. Ray Lonn Ruby
Florence married Earl J Atwood.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 824 F i. Marion Atwood
+ 825 F ii. Iola Atwood
609. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 826 F i. Rejeana Mae Frazee was born on 22 Oct 1933 and died on 25 Sep 2001 at age 67.
+ 827 M ii. Dean Donald Frazee Jr
+ 828 F iii. Virginia Ann Frazee
+ 829 F iv. Darlene Kay Frazee
+ 830 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.
+ 831 F vi. Joan Elizabeth Frazee
610. Sophia Ruby was born in Sep 1897 and died after 1920.
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
611. 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
612. 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
613. Anna Merle Ruby was born about 1911 in Minnesota.
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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 832 F i. Reita Marie Sward
614. 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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 833 F i. Dzidra May Ruby
615. 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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 834 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.
+ 835 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.
+ 836 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.
+ 837 M iv. Donald Erskine was born about 1926 in Washington and died on 5 Jul 1995 about age 69.
+ 838 F v. Laverne F Erskine was born about 1927 in Washington and died on an unknown date.
+ 839 M vi. Fred Erskine
616. Susie Ruby was born on 11 Nov 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa and died on 21 Nov 1904 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.
617. 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
618. 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.
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 (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.
From the SD State Archives:
Name Death Date City CO. Cemetery
LEO ARTHUR RUBY 3-23-1922 SPEARFISH LAWRENCE ROSE HILL
619. 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
620. 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:
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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 840 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.
Wilma next married Orley E Zeiler after 1934.
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
621. 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:
Death:
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
622. 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
623. 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
624. 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.
625. 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
626. 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
627. 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.
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 family tree shows an additional 5 children for her shown as living.
This may be David and Grace in 1930:
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: Grace Brown
SSN: 722-18-1220
Last Residence: 80239 Denver, Denver, Co
Born: 8 Oct 1906
Last Benefit: 80218 Denver, Denver, Co
Died: Oct 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (1951-1963)
More About Grace P. Ruby:
Name 2: Grace P. Ruby
Census: 1910, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 6A, Enum Dist 127
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 841 F i. Betty L Brown was born about 1927 in Denver County, Colorado and died about 1930 in Denver County, Colorado about age 3.
+ 842 F ii. Mary L Brown was born about 1928 in Colorado.
+ 843 M iii. John D Brown was born on 19 Mar 1930 in Colorado and died on 12 Aug 1998 at age 68.
+ 844 M iv. Howard W Brown was born on 21 Sep 1932 in Colorado and died on 22 Nov 1981 at age 49.
+ 845 M v. Harold Brown was born on 19 Jan 1935 in Colorado and died on 1 Nov 1988 at age 53.
+ 846 M vi. Garland Brown was born on 29 Jun 1937 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
+ 847 M vii. Marvin D Brown was born on 7 Sep 1941 in Colorado and died on 28 Nov 1999 at age 58.
628. 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: 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.
Social Security Death Index
Name: R. Ruby
SSN: 712-07-8729
Last Residence: 80226 Lakewood, Jefferson, CO
Born: 24 Jun 1908 Died: Jun 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through Before 1951 )
More About Robert Houston Ruby:
Census: 1910, Washington, Ringgold Co., IA Roll T624_417, p. 6A, Enum Dist 127
Robert married Vera Georgia Enyeart in 1932.
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
629. 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
Florence married Charles Oberbaugh.
630. 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:
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:
Faye married someone Brooks.
General Notes: Child of Faye Ruby and ? Brooks is:
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)
631. 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 someone Lewis.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
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.
632. 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:
Child of Ernest Ruby and Shirley Bingham is:
Ernest married Kay Brownell.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Ernest next married Shirley Bingham.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Child of Ernest Ruby and Shirley Bingham is:
633. 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:
Leta married Frank Carol Tapparo.
General Notes: Source: Robert Stepan
634. 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.
Lester married ? Dunham.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Lester Ruby and ? Duham had 7 children, names unkown
Lester next married Viola Maxie James. Viola was born on 26 Jul 1924.
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.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 848 M i. Jimmy Ray Ruby was born on 9 Sep 1956 and died on 8 Jul 2007 at age 50.
635. 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:
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:
Myrtle next married Marvin Jones.
636. Lavon Ruby was born about 1925 in Iowa.
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
Lavon married Jessie Mastel. Jessie was born on 30 Mar 1917.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
637. Thomas W Ruby was born about 1927 in Colorado.
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 married ? Bailey.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 849 M i. Duane Ruby
Thomas next married Annie Vodrich.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
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:
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638. 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
639. 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:
SSN:
Last Residence:
Born:
State (Year) SSN issued:
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
Children from this marriage were:
+ 850 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.
+ 851 F ii. Velma M Black was born on 17 Jul 1920 in Iowa and died on 25 May 2006 at age 85.
+ 852 F iii. Marjorie L Black was born about 1927 in Iowa.
+ 853 M iv. William E Black was born about 1929 in Iowa.
640. Mable G Graham was born about 1904 in Iowa and died after 1930.
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
641. 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:
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:
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
The child from this marriage was:
+ 854 M i. Charles Lee Graham "Bud"
Velma married William Hills.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 855 F i. Marilyn Hills died in 1972.
Wayne married Elaine Mickle.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 856 M i. Jon Wayne Nickle
+ 857 F ii. Helen Nickle
+ 858 F iii. Margaret Nickle
+ 859 M iv. Melvin Nickle
+ 860 M v. Orville B Nickle
+ 861 F vi. Dorothy Nickle
646. Ellen Fay Heater was born about 1903 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
647. May Francis Heater was born about 1906 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
648. Ruth Ester Heater was born about 1909 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
649. Doris V Heater was born about 1915 in Nebraska.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
650. 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
651. Elaine Heater was born about 1926.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
652. Evert H Nichols was born about 1910 in Nebraska.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1920 Federal Census of Vroman, Lincoln County, Nebraska
653. Glen W Nichols was born about 1913.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1920 Federal Census of Vroman, Lincoln County, Nebraska
654. Grace D Nichols was born about 1916 in Nebraska.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Source: 1920 Federal Census of Vroman, Lincoln County, Nebraska
Glen married Nina Butterfield.
Wilma married Harry Cleve Jones.
659. Lewis Alfred Strange "Jack"
660. Elbert Thayen Strange "Twin"
Elbert married Althena Kinden.
661. Delbert Clarna Strange "Twin"
Robert married Gladys L Gardner.
664. Lydia Eldora Wright 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
Lydia married Blaine Leroy Conley, son of Clyde L Conley and Lelia Terrill,. Blaine 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. "
Children from this marriage were:
+ 862 M i. James Lee Conley
+ 863 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.
673. Wood died in infancy.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
674. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
675. 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.
676. 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.
Alta next married Clarence E Saltzman.
677. 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.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 864 M i. Cecil Edward Smith
+ 865 F ii. Betty Jean Smith
+ 866 F iii. Gladys Irene Smith
+ 867 M iv. Richard Wayne Smith was born on 18 Sep 1944 and died on 28 Aug 2000 at age 55.
+ 868 F v. Phyllis Marie Smith
+ 869 M vi. Jerry Lee Smith "Jock"
+ 870 F vii. Barbara Ann Smith
+ 871 M viii. Gary Allen Smith
+ 872 M ix. John Claude Smith
+ 873 F x. Roxie Kay Smith
+ 874 M xi. Lee Smith died 20 Jul 1956 as infant.
+ 875 F xii. Dee Smith died 21 Jul 1956 as infant.
678. 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.
679. 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
Retha married Vincent Wesley Herrold.
680. 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.
Birth Notes: Source: Betty Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa
Death Notes: Source: Betty Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa
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.
Marriage Notes: Source: Betty Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa
Birth Notes: Source: Betty Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa
Death Notes: Source: Betty Conley, Mt Ayr, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 876 M i. Kenneth Eugene Conley
+ 877 M ii. David Lee Conley
+ 878 M iii. Darrell Lynn Conley
+ 879 M iv. Dwaine Eldon Conley
+ 880 M v. Lawrence Lavern Conley
+ 881 M vi. Robert Allen Conley
Majorie married Junior Colter Pruitt.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 882 F i. Roberta Pauline Pruitt
+ 883 F ii. Janice Clare Pruitt
+ 884 F iii. Patricia Marie Pruitt
Ronald married Betty Lou Dugan, daughter of Leland Eugene Dugan and Mary Ellen Hayes,.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 885 F i. Cynthia Anne Conley
+ 886 F ii. Colleen Dianne Conley
683. Elmer C Tripp was born about 1901 in Grundy County, Iowa.
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."
684. Homer H Tripp was born about 1903 in Grundy County, Iowa.
General Notes: See Elmer C Tripp notes.
685. 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.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 887 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.
686. Gertrude H Tripp was born about 1908 in Grundy County, Iowa.
General Notes: Census: 1920 Woodbury Co, Iowa
687. Mary Thevalla Tripp was born on 14 Dec 1912 in Riley, Iowa.
General Notes: Birth: Mt Ayr Courthouse, Iowa register of births, book 4, pg 134 states also 5 other childre n living.
688. 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
689. Lester John Conley "Twin"
690. 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
Cecil married Betty Lois Camp.
Cecil next married Norma.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 888 M i. Frank Conley
Shirley married Ronald Van Ackern.
700. 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
703. 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
704. Arther Conley was born about 1909 in Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Feb 2009
710. Davis M Conley was born about 1911.
General Notes: Source: 1920 Federal Census, Albert Lee, Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, Roll T625_830, page 94, Enumeration District: 213; Image:598
711. Mildred Conley was born about 1913.
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
712. 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
(Duplicate Line. See Person 664)
713. Howard Conley was born about 1916 in Iowa.
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
714. Chant Conley was born about 1918 and died on 30 Aug 1937 about age 19.
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
715. 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.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Children from this marriage were:
+ 889 F i. Lillian Janet Johnson was born in 1934 and died in 2000 at age 66.
+ 890 F ii. Neville Louise Johnson was born in 1936 and died in 2000 at age 64.
+ 891 M iii. Robert Coleman Johnson was born in 1938 and died in 2006 at age 68.
+ 892 M iv. John Edward Johnson was born in 1943 and died in 1968 at age 25.
John married Barbara Lee Tayor.
Herman married Camilla Cecil Mayfield.
730. "Twins" Riley was born about 1931 and died about 1931. Another name for "Twins" was Twins.
General Notes: These Twins died as infants (About 6 Months old)
Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Herschell married Betty Jean Mayfield.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 893 M i. Steven Herschell Riley
+ 894 F ii. Phoebe Ann Riley
+ 895 M iii. John Vance Riley
Mildred married Ralph Melvin Wallace.
Paulana married Norman Wooten.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 896 M i. Stewart Wooten
+ 897 F ii. Susie Wooten
Gala married Jerry Johnson.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 898 F i. Angela Johnson
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
14th Generation Nellie married George Bramblett.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 899 M i. Dwight R Bramblett
+ 900 M ii. James J Bramblett
+ 901 M iii. Ronald C Bramblett
+ 902 M iv. Wayne Bramblett
+ 903 F v. Carol V Bramblett
Mary married Ernest Thomas "Ernie". Ernest died on 3 Mar 1938.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
The child from this marriage was:
+ 904 F i. Nola Jean Thomas
Mary next married Lynn Hoffman. Lynn was born on 3 Sep 1903.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 905 M i. Kenneth Scott Hoffman
+ 906 F ii. Rachel Elaine Hoffman
+ 907 M iii. Jesse Ray Hoffman
Ruth married Warren Murrow.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 908 M i. Warren Eugene Murrow
Ruth next married James L Talbot.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 909 M i. Dennis Talbot
+ 910 F ii. Patricia A Talbot
+ 911 F iii. Sandra B Talbot
+ 912 F iv. Marilyn Talbot
Darrell married Kathleen Winkler.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 913 M i. Darrell Dean Campbell "Jr"
+ 914 M ii. Walter A Campbell
+ 915 F iii. Beth E Campbell
+ 916 M iv. Kune Allen Campbell
780. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
William married Margaret A Weir.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 917 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.
Dorothy married Donald Alexander.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 918 M i. Donald Allen Alexander
+ 919 M ii. Charles R Alexander
+ 920 F iii. Laverna Alexander
+ 921 M iv. Ronald Alexander
Hazel married Alvin Jones.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 922 M i. Ragen Vernon Jones
+ 923 F ii. Melodie Hope Jones
+ 924 F iii. Robin Lucille Jones
+ 925 F iv. Denise Joanne Jones
+ 926 M v. Randy Verlin Jones
+ 927 F vi. Danla Joy Jones
Cora married Alva Shivley.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 928 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.
+ 929 M ii. Gain A Shivley
+ 930 M iii. Make Roy Shivley
Cora next married Dewayne Finley.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 931 M i. Milton Dewayne Finley
+ 932 M ii. Maxtin Wayne Finley
Raymond married Carol Buckholy.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 933 M i. Dwayne Shawn Campbell
+ 934 F ii. Denise Campbell
Verna married Ralph Joseph Weber.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 935 M i. Trent Earl Weber
+ 936 F ii. Leanne Rosa Weber
Grace married Keith Carlton.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 937 F i. Lisa Diane Carlton
+ 938 F ii. Tricia Renee Carlton
+ 939 F iii. Serena Marie Carlton
791. Josephine Elaine Campbell
Josephine married James Appleyard.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 940 M i. Jason James Appleyard
+ 941 F ii. Chadwick Ashley Appleyard
793. Donald Seabrook Campbell died on 2 Dec 1959.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
796. Alice Ross was born on 16 Mar 1902 and died in 1987 at age 85.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Alice married George Watts. George was born on 16 Aug 1900 and died on 24 Aug 1951 at age 51. The cause of his death was Lung Cancer.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 942 M i. Leonard Lee Watts was born on 27 Mar 1934 and died on 14 Jan 1965 at age 30.
+ 943 F ii. Neva Pearl Watts .
Alice next married Richard Gaule.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Alice next married George Watts. George was born on 16 Aug 1900 and died on 24 Aug 1951 at age 51.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 944 F i. Nina Pearl Watts was born on 7 Oct 1923, died on 26 Sep 1978 at age 54, and was buried in Albany, Missouri.
+ 945 M ii. Leonard Lee Watts was born on 27 Mar 1934, died on 14 Jan 1965 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 30, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
797. William Wesley Watts was born about 1906.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
William married Oma Mathis in 1935.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 946 F i. Betty J Watts
+ 947 F ii. Eileen Watts
798. Lois Irene Watts was born on 13 Sep 1916 and died in 1987 at age 71.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Lois married Robert Lee Smith, son of Cyrus Edwin Smith "Edd" and Lydia Ethel Miller,.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 584)
799. Alta Watts was born about 1908 and died in 1981 about age 73.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Alta married Joseph Pace.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 948 F i. Dorothy Pace
+ 949 M ii. Wayne Pace
+ 950 M iii. Wilbur Pace
+ 951 F iv. Kay Pace
800. Thelma Watts was born on 9 Mar 1913 and died on 8 Nov 1945 at age 32.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Thelma married Leroy Graham.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Hazel married Richard Cordell.
General Notes: Died in Military
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Dorothy married Paul Butts.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 952 F i. Connie Butts
+ 953 F ii. Susie Butts
+ 954 M iii. Boyd Butts
+ 955 F iv. Paula Butts
+ 956 M v. Bill Butts
+ 957 M vi. Paul Butts Jr
807. Violet Maxine Ticknor was born on 23 Feb 1926, died on 13 Jun 1982 at age 56, and was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Violet married Edward Dory.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 958 M i. Steven Marvin Dory
Violet next married Alfred Allen.
Richard married Nellie Pavey. They had no children.
William married Marilyn Pursell.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 959 M i. Jerry Marvin Ticknor
+ 960 F ii. Peggy Ann Ticknor
+ 961 F iii. Sherry Lynn Ticknor
810. Dean Roger Ticknor was born on 24 Apr 1934 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died on 14 Aug 1979 in Avondale, Clay County, Missouri at age 45.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Dean married Faye Jean Pine.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 962 U i. Terry Lee Ticknor
+ 963 M ii. Lary Dean Ticknor
+ 964 M iii. Roger Dale Ticknor
+ 965 F iv. Rhonda Sue Ticknor
+ 966 M v. Bryan Eugene Ticknor
+ 967 F vi. Janet Lynn Ticknor
811. Paul Edward Ticknor Sr was born on 7 Aug 1937 in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa and died from about 1986 to 1987 about age 49.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Paul married Opal Darlene Sauer.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 968 M i. Paul Edward Ticknor Jr
+ 969 M ii. Raymond Carl Ticknor
Betty married Donald Earl Ritter.
Norma married Elden Baker.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 970 M i. Elden Robert Baker Jr
+ 971 F ii. Susan Dianne Baker
+ 972 M iii. Steven Dale Baker
815. Mary Ann Smith was born on 31 Jul 1935, died on 31 Jul 1935, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Lived 14 hours.
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Patricia married Charles J K White.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 973 F i. Debra Lynn White
+ 974 M ii. Daniel Lee White
+ 975 F iii. Donna Lee White
Robert married Sarah Ann Green.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 976 M i. Robert Daniel Smith
+ 977 F ii. Annie Theresa Smith
+ 978 M iii. Daniel Lee Smith
818. 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.
General Notes: Died at birth
Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Doyle married Betty Jo French.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 979 F i. Reva Louise Ruby
+ 980 M ii. James Doyle Ruby
Ray married Hazel Hubbard. They had no children.
Ray next married Christie Bunker. They had no children.
Ray next married Winnie Payne. They had no children.
Ray next married Ica Paka Brown. They had no children.
Marion married John Stepen.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 981 M i. Edward A Stepen
826. Rejeana Mae Frazee was born on 22 Oct 1933 and died on 25 Sep 2001 at age 67.
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:
Death: blank
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Creston. Union County, Iowa, USA
Created by: FLH Record added: Jan 15, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 17452755
Rejeana married Maurice Edward Dailey.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 982 M i. Bill Dailey
Dean married Maxine L Freihage.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 983 M i. Dean Donald Frazee III
+ 984 M ii. Jeffrey A Frazee
Virginia married Harry A Reese. Harry was born on 21 Dec 1934 and died in Jul 1987 in Dakota County, Michigan at age 52.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Origanal source: Betty Jo Ruby
The child from this marriage was:
+ 985 F i. Sherry R Reese
Darlene married Leo David Cheers.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 986 F i. Teresa L Cheers
+ 987 M ii. Leo David Cheers Jr was born on 19 May 1959 and died on 19 May 1959.
830. 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)
John married Diana Peterson.
John next married Linda Rae Gage.
Dzidra married Dennis Eugene Shatava.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 988 M i. Keith Dennis Shatava
834. 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.
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.
Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
Name: Erskine, Jr., Floyd S.
County: Marion Death Date: 14 Jul 1926
Certificate: 486
More About Floyd Steven Erskine:
Census: 1930, Kirkland, King Co., WA Roll 2490, p. 6A, Enum Dist 397
835. 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
836. 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:
Dorothy married James Bradley.
837. 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.
838. Laverne F Erskine was born about 1927 in Washington and died on an unknown date.
840. 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
841. 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.
842. Mary L Brown was born about 1928 in Colorado.
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.
843. 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)
John married Jennette Lucas.
General Notes: Information was taken from an online family tree.
Children of John Brown and Jennette Lucas are:
+
Children from this marriage were:
+ 989 F i. Debbie Brown
+ 990 M ii. Don Brown
844. 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)
Howard married Ruth Hahn.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 991 M i. Charlie Brown
+ 992 M ii. Russell Brown
+ 993 M iii. David Brown was born on 16 Mar 1962 in Denver County, Colorado and died on 3 Feb 1996 at age 33.
845. Harold Brown was born on 19 Jan 1935 in Colorado and died on 1 Nov 1988 at age 53.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
846. Garland Brown was born on 29 Jun 1937 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
847. 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.
848. 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.
Jimmy married Connie Frank.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 994 F i. Amber Ruby
+ 995 M ii. Ricky Ruby
Jimmy next married Anta Louck.
Duane married Sarah Twitter.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 996 F i. Laura Ruby
850. 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:
Notes for ? Black:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.
Notes for ? Reavis:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.
Harold married Elaine Cecilia Kriger.
General Notes: Children of Harold Black and Elaine Kriger are:
Notes for ? Black:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.
Notes for ? Reavis:
Information was taken from One World Tree online.
851. 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
852. Marjorie L Black was born about 1927 in Iowa.
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
Marjorie married someone Brown.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Marjorie next married someone Cupp.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
853. William E Black was born about 1929 in Iowa.
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
William married someone Glasgow.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stephan
855. Marilyn Hills died in 1972.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
Margaret married Francis Gilbert.
Melvin married Kristine McNary.
Orville married Audrey B Reed. Audrey was born on 29 Mar 1915 and died on 30 Mar 1986 in Iowa at age 71.
General Notes: Source: Jan Wetheill
Dorothy married Ralph Gordon Carlisle.
James married Catherine. Catherine died on 1 Nov 2007.
General Notes: Source: Deanna Conley Anderson
863. 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
Robert married Delphine Ann Beaudette.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 997 F i. Deanna Lynna Conley
+ 998 M ii. Daryl Leroy Conley
+ 999 M iii. David John Conley
Cecil married Dorothy Sissel.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1000 M i. Russell Wade Smith
+ 1001 M ii. Dennis Ray Smith
+ 1002 F iii. Karolyn Maxine Smith
+ 1003 M iv. Brian Edward Smith
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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1004 F i. Linda Lea Watts
+ 1005 F ii. Treasa Anne Watts
+ 1006 M iii. David Lee Watts
Betty next married Myron Schnackenberg. They had no children.
Gladys married James Alvin Coverdell.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1007 F i. Clara May Coverdell
+ 1008 M ii. John Thomas Coverdell was born on 28 Jan 1964 and died on 10 Feb 1996 at age 32.
Gladys next married Francis Ayres "Bud".
867. Richard Wayne Smith was born on 18 Sep 1944 and died on 28 Aug 2000 at age 55.
Richard married Judith Ann Berman.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1009 F i. Robin Lynn Smith
+ 1010 M ii. Richard Wayne Smith
+ 1011 M iii. John Joseph Smith
Phyllis married Dale Cregeen.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1012 M i. Douglas Ray Cregeen
Jerry married Dorothy Jean Garrett.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1013 F i. Taura Jean Smith
+ 1014 M ii. Jason Lee Smith
Barbara married Frank Carson.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1015 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.
Barbara next married Robert Alvin Strange.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1016 M i. James Robert Strange
Gary married Judy Ann Webb.
Gary next married Brenda Sue Percifield.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1017 F i. Carrie Lynn Smith
+ 1018 F ii. Amy Elaine Smith
+ 1019 F iii. Ranae Dee Smith
+ 1020 M iv. Danae Lee Smith
Roxie married Charles Phillip Fletcher.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1021 M i. Robert Joseph Fletcher
+ 1022 F ii. Charlotte Sue Fletcher
+ 1023 M iii. Daniel Joseph Fletcher
874. Lee Smith died 20 Jul 1956 as infant.
General Notes: Lee Smith was a twin to Dee Smith.
875. Dee Smith died 21 Jul 1956 as infant.
General Notes: Dee Smith was a twin to Lee Smith.
David married Deenise Elaine Halstead.
David next married Krista Jo Anderson.
Robert married Sandra Jeanne Eckert.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1024 F i. Lindsey Jeanne Conley
Roberta married David Alan Blair.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1025 M i. Jared Alan Blair
+ 1026 F ii. Kimberly Blair
Janice married Philip Kuhnert.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1027 M i. Matthew Lewis Kuhnert
Janice next married Henry Rance Johnson.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1028 F i. Jenifer Rance Johnson
Janice next married Joel Lyman.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1029 F i. Amy Lyman
+ 1030 U ii. Jomica Lyman
Patricia married Charles Clayton.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1031 F i. Chanda Clayton
+ 1032 F ii. Veronica Clayton
Cynthia married Martin Luvern Tonsfeldt.
Colleen married Edward Alan Minnick.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1033 F i. Kylee Breanne Minnick
+ 1034 F ii. Nicole Raeanne Minnick
887. 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.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1035 F i. Patricia Joann Schnepp
889. Lillian Janet Johnson was born in 1934 and died in 2000 at age 66.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
890. Neville Louise Johnson was born in 1936 and died in 2000 at age 64.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
891. Robert Coleman Johnson was born in 1938 and died in 2006 at age 68.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
892. John Edward Johnson was born in 1943 and died in 1968 at age 25.
General Notes: There were 4 other children but do not have names.
Source: Roberta Stepan, Jan 2009
Steven married Julie Elaine Stewart.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1036 M i. Steven Herschell Riley II
Phoebe married Ronald Allen Neeb.
15th Generation Dwight married Ribbon Ann Hawthorne.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1037 F i. Connie Ann Bramblett was born on 28 Nov 1963 and died on 28 Nov 1963.
+ 1038 F ii. Rebecca Faye Bramblett
James married Peggy Ruth McDaniel.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1039 M i. Kevin Ray Bramblett
+ 1040 M ii. Ronald Eugene Bramblett
+ 1041 M iii. Mark Allen Bramblett
Ronald married Charlotte Rose Walk.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1042 F i. Susan Gay Bramblett
+ 1043 M ii. Ronald Keith Bramblett
Wayne married Yvonne England Moore.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1044 F i. Yvonne Michelle Bramblett
+ 1045 M ii. Bruce Wayne Bramblett
Carol married George L Baker.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1046 M i. Dawn Larry Baker
+ 1047 F ii. Roberta Fay Baker
Nola married Ira Eddie Smock.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1048 M i. Edward Franklin Smock was born on 26 Jul 1961 and died on 26 Jul 1961.
Kenneth married Mercedes Ellayne Heinemein.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1049 F i. Darlene Ellayne Hoffman
+ 1050 M ii. Darren Scott Hoffman
Rachel married James Lynch.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1051 F i. Mary Denise Lynch
Jesse married Russadean Scholtzhour.
Warren married Alice Mary Brice.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1052 F i. Elizabeth Ann Murrow
+ 1053 F ii. Carolyn Joy Murrow
+ 1054 M iii. Edwin James Murrow
913. Darrell Dean Campbell "Jr"
Darrell married Verna Dorsett.
917. 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.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Donald married Colette Schilling.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1055 M i. Keith Alexander
928. 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: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
941. Chadwick Ashley Appleyard
942. Leonard Lee Watts was born on 27 Mar 1934 and died on 14 Jan 1965 at age 30.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Leonard married Betty Jean Smith, daughter of Cecil Joseph Smith and Vesta Maxine Keller Conley,.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 865)
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Neva married William Finley "Bill". William died in 1958.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1056 M i. Kenneth Finley
+ 1057 F ii. Judy Finley
+ 1058 F iii. Betty Finley
+ 1059 M iv. Jerry Finley
+ 1060 M v. Larry Finley
+ 1061 M vi. Berry Finley
Neva next married Sherman Ward in 1960.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
944. Nina Pearl Watts was born on 7 Oct 1923, died on 26 Sep 1978 at age 54, and was buried in Albany, Missouri.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Nina married William Findley. William died in 1958.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1062 M i. Kenny Findley
+ 1063 F ii. Judy Findley
+ 1064 F iii. Betty Findley
+ 1065 M iv. Jerry Findley
+ 1066 M v. Larry Findley
+ 1067 M vi. Benny Findley
Nina next married Sherman B Ward "Buck".
945. Leonard Lee Watts was born on 27 Mar 1934, died on 14 Jan 1965 in Ringgold County, Iowa at age 30, and was buried in Centenary Cemetery, Knowlton, Ringgold County, Iowa.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo French Ruby, Diagonal, Iowa
Leonard married Betty Jean Smith.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1068 F i. Linda Lea Watts
+ 1069 M ii. David Lee Watts
+ 1070 F iii. Tereasa Ann Watts
Steven married Sandy.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1071 F i. Roberta Jean Dory
Paul married someone.
+ 1072 M i. Arron Neal Ticknor
Raymond married someone.
+ 1073 F i. Opal Jessie Ticknor
+ 1074 F ii. Katie Marie Ticknor
Reva married Mervin Blunt.
Reva next married John Jones.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Reva next married Marvin Wilson.
James married Frances Marian Lane.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1075 M i. Douglas Warren Ruby
+ 1076 M ii. Ronald Lee Ruby
987. Leo David Cheers Jr was born on 19 May 1959 and died on 19 May 1959.
General Notes: Source: Roberta Stepan
Origanal source: Betty Jo Ruby
From Findagrave which has a pic of the tombstone:
Leo David Cheers, Jr
Birth:
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Section Babyland Lot 40
Debbie married Duddy Gray.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1077 F i. Asly Gray
+ 1078 F ii. Shelbe Gray
993. 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)
Dennis married Angela Sue Brosam.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1079 F i. Nicole Marie Smith
Dennis next married Ruth McGinley.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1080 F i. Melissa Sue Smith
Karolyn married David Zollman.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1081 M i. Wesley Wayne Zollman
+ 1082 F ii. Miranda Rachel Zollman
+ 1083 M iii. Zachary Thomas Zollman
Linda married Richard James Thomas.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1084 F i. Heather Lynn Thomas
+ 1085 F ii. Jennifer Jo Thomas
Linda next married Robert Hintz.
Treasa married Dale Weaver.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1086 M i. Cody Allen Weaver
+ 1087 M ii. Christopher Duane Weaver
1008. John Thomas Coverdell was born on 28 Jan 1964 and died on 10 Feb 1996 at age 32.
John married Kathryn Estes.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1088 F i. Shasta Kay Coverdell
John next married Allison Overesch.
1015. 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.
Patricia married Russell Norman Burgess.
1036. Steven Herschell Riley II
16th Generation 1037. Connie Ann Bramblett was born on 28 Nov 1963 and died on 28 Nov 1963.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
1044. Yvonne Michelle Bramblett
1048. Edward Franklin Smock was born on 26 Jul 1961 and died on 26 Jul 1961.
General Notes: Source: Betty Jo Ruby, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa
Douglas married Rena Rajean Adams.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1089 F i. Ashley Nicole Ruby
+ 1090 F ii. Kenda Renae Ruby
Douglas next married Malanie Colleen Pendew.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1091 M i. Floyd Douglas Ruby
+ 1092 M ii. Toby Loren Ruby
Ronald married Terri Lynn Swank.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1093 M i. Jesse Dalton Ruby
+ 1094 M ii. Jentri Lauren Ruby
1087. Christopher Duane Weaver
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