William Neale Herrell
M, #128, b. 7 November 1927, d. 20 October 1974
- Relationship
- Uncle of Sheila Sue Altenbernd
| Father* | Floyd Bible Herrell1 b. 6 June 1906, d. 7 September 1976 |
| Mother* | Florence Edna Homan1 b. 4 December 1909, d. 4 July 1933 |
- Occupation
- Railroad Worker
- Military
- World War II
Margie was 11 and Billie was 4 or 5 when he came to live with them. He seemed so lost and Floyd was devastated.2
William was born in New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 7 November 1927.1,3,4
He was the son of Floyd Bible Herrell and Florence Edna Homan.1
Bill weighed 7 pounds at birth and was born at 6:30am on November 7, 1927 in New Haven, Missouri.
Bill worked as a railroad telegrapher and as a real estate salesman.
Due to his father's employment with the railroad, Bill moved frequently while growing up. He lived in various towns including Strasburg, Missouri; Palestine, Texas; and Kilgore, Texas. After his mother's death in 1933, he spent a brief period (1933-1934) with his step grandfather and paternal grandmother Herrell-(Saddler) in St. Louis, Missouri. It was here that entered kindergarten.
After his father remarried, he moved back with his father and step-mother. His elementary school years were spent in various schools. His 8th grade graduation in 1940 was in Glencoe, Missouri.
Bill entered high school in Eureka, Missouri and was a student there in 1941 at the declaration of World War II.
In 1942, his high school education was continued in Hermann, Missouri a town near Berger, where his father was employed.
An opportunity to gain employment as a telegrapher with Missouri Pacific (MoPac) Railroad came on October 7, 1943. Bill accepted and worked his first agency at Gray Summit, Missouri. After that he worked many locations between St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri.
On August 20, 1945 Bill enlisted in U.S. Navy He served from 1945 to 1946. His service was aboard three cruisers the USS Vicksburg, the USS Springfield, and the USS Tucson. His Navy Serial Number is 339-41-42(may have been 339-41-52). After his discharge, he returned to employment with the railroad.
In 1947, he married Verna and in 1949 Mike was born. During this period their residence was in Gasconade, Missouri.
In 1957, they spent a brief period of time in Tipton, Missouri, and then moved on to New Haven, Missouri where they lived until his death in 1974.
His common name was Bill.1
Photo of Billy Neal Herrell circa 1929. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#132.)
William Neale Herrell lived in Jedburg, St Louis County, Missouri, USA, in 1929.
Photo of Bill Herrell (#128) circa 1930. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)5
One year Loice sent Margie Sadler and Billy Herrell a rail ticket to come to Chicago for the summer. They all had a great time.6
William Herrell was listed as Floyd B Herrell's son on the 1930 US Federal Census of Meramec Township, St Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 23 April 1930.7 His age at his last birth date was listed as 2 5/12. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Missouri. His mother was born in Missouri. He did not attend school or college after September 1, 1929. The family owned a radio set7
He was a student in St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA.1
For awhile after his mother died, Bill lived with his grandmother Francis Anna Mae. Margie was still in the home then Bill seemed more like a brother than a nephew.6
Mr and Mrs Holman wanted Bill to live with them after Florence died.2
Photo of Bill Herrell (#128) circa 1935. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Margie and Billie would play school and Bank. They played together a lot.2
When Margie was 18 Bill had a friend he wanted to fix her up with. The friend was a farmer. Margie got all dressed up for the date. The friend drove up in a brand new convertible and was very good looking. Margie had the best time on that date. Bill couldn't understand why they didn't get married. circa 1939.9
He was a student in Glencoe, St Louis County, Missouri, USA, in 1940.1
William Neale Herrell was listed as Floyd Bible Herrell's son on the 1940 US Federal Census of Meramec Township, St Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 13 May 1940. William's age at his last birth date was listed as 12. He was born in Missouri. He owned his home. The value of the property was $900. He did live on a farm. He single attended school since March 1, 1940. His highest grade completed was 7th; His daughter Lois states he completed his first year of high school before leaving school.10,11 Dorothy David Herrell provided the information on the census.10
Bill was a good baseball player in high school.12
He was a student at High School, Eureka, St Louis County, Missouri, USA, in 1941.1
He was a student at Hermann High School, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA, in 1942.1
William worked Missouri Pacific Railroad between 1943 and 1974. He worked as a station agent.13
William Neale Herrell was employed as He worked as a telegrapher. on 7 October 1943 in Gray Summit, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.1
Bill was shipping out soon. He came to visit Margie and her mother before leaving on a train at 4 am. Bill took Margie to a midnight Burlesque show. It was very funny and they had a good time. When he left, Bill kissed and hugged a very pregnant Margie. The neighbor noticed. The next day the neighbor called Margie's mother to ask if Margie's husband was in town. Margie's mother said no and didn't bother to explain further. in October 1945.9
William Neale Herrell began military service on 24 October 1945 Bill served aboard the USS Vicksburg, USS Springfield and the USS Tucson. His navy serial number was 339-41-52.1,4
Photo on 11 November 1945 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172). Bill Herrell (#128.)8
William Neale Herrell served in the United States Navy between 6 February 1946 and 1 July 1946 on board the on USS Vicksburg.14,15,16
William Neale Herrell served in the United States Navy between 12 June 1946 and July 1946 on board the on USS Springfield.17,18
William Neale Herrell ended military service on 20 August 1946. After his discharge, he returned to employment with the railroad.1,4,19
William Neale Herrell was railroad agent in December 1946 Gasconade, Missouri, USA.19
The following item appeared Washington Missourian, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 19 December 1946
Wm. Herrell of Gasconade spent Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Herrell. Billie is the Mo.Pac. agent at Gasconade. Last August he returned home after a year of navy duty.19
William Neale Herrell lived in Gasconade, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA, between 1947 and 1949.1
William Neale Herrell married Verna Aurelia Tobben, daughter of William Joseph Tobben and Alma Louise Trentmann, in St Francis Borgia parsonage, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 30 October 1947 . The wedding guests included Floyd Bible Herrell and Dorothy David Herrell.1,20
The following item appeared The Washington Missourian, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 6 November 1947
The following item appeared The Washington Citizen, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 7 November 1947
William Neale Herrell was employed as Bill began work here as a telegrapher. on 26 November 1947 at Train Station, Gasconade, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA.22
William Neale Herrell, residing at Gasconade, Missouri received a letter,residing at at 2647 Armanda, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, Francis Anna Mae Reeder and Gustave McCager Sadler on 10 April 1948.
William Neale Herrell played the guitar.6
William Neale Herrell was real estate salesman.1
William Neale Herrell was railroad telegrapher.1
Per Margie Seago, Bill Herrell had brown hair, and blue tinge of green eyes. He was like a brother to Margie. Bill was so sweet and kind. Bill was very intelligent.6
Photo.
Photo of Bill Herrell. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Photo of Bill, Verna, and Mike Herrell. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Photo of Bill (#128) Verna (197) and Mike Herrell (#198). Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
The following item appeared in New Haven Leader, New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 25 October 1956
William Neale Herrell and Verna Aurelia Tobben lived in Tipton, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA, in 1957.1
William Neale Herrell lived in New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, between 1957 and 1974.1
Bill was sad with Anna died. He had promised to buy her a red dress and he never did.12
William Neale Herrell was railroad agent in October 1957 at Tipton, Missouri, USA.25
William Neale Herrell was railroad agent in November 1957 at New Haven, Missouri, USA.25
The following item appeared Washington Citizen, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 11 November 1957
The following item appeared Washington Missourian, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 4 December 1958
Mr. and Mrs. David Krueger, Hermann, the Rev. and Mrs. John Alteenberend and Shiela Sue, St. Louis, adn Mr. and Mrs. William Herrell and son, New Haven, spent Thanksgiving Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Herrell.26
The following item appeared Plattsburg Leader, Plattsburg, Missouri, USA, on 23 August 1962
The following item appeared The New Haven Leader, New Haven, Missouri, USA, on 16 May 1963
Bill was 39 when he had his first heart attack.12
William Neale Herrell lived at Box 336, New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 20 October 1967.1
Dorothy spent her final days in Missouri Pacific Hosptial. Her daughter Sue had been there for days sitting with her. Sue stepped out of the room for a break and Bill Herrell sat with Dorothy. It was while he was with her that she passed away.29
An unknown person was afflicted with heart disease.
William Neale Herrell suffered a stroke.
William Neale Herrell played the spoons. Margie Sadler thought he was very good.9
The last date Bill was on the railroad payroll was 19 October 1974. His occupation was mobile agent on 19 October 1974.13
William died on 20 October 1974 at St Francis Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, at age 46.1,13,4 He was buried on 22 October 1974 in the St Francis Borgia Cemetery located in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.1
William was born in New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 7 November 1927.1,3,4
Bill weighed 7 pounds at birth and was born at 6:30am on November 7, 1927 in New Haven, Missouri.
Bill worked as a railroad telegrapher and as a real estate salesman.
Due to his father's employment with the railroad, Bill moved frequently while growing up. He lived in various towns including Strasburg, Missouri; Palestine, Texas; and Kilgore, Texas. After his mother's death in 1933, he spent a brief period (1933-1934) with his step grandfather and paternal grandmother Herrell-(Saddler) in St. Louis, Missouri. It was here that entered kindergarten.
After his father remarried, he moved back with his father and step-mother. His elementary school years were spent in various schools. His 8th grade graduation in 1940 was in Glencoe, Missouri.
Bill entered high school in Eureka, Missouri and was a student there in 1941 at the declaration of World War II.
In 1942, his high school education was continued in Hermann, Missouri a town near Berger, where his father was employed.
An opportunity to gain employment as a telegrapher with Missouri Pacific (MoPac) Railroad came on October 7, 1943. Bill accepted and worked his first agency at Gray Summit, Missouri. After that he worked many locations between St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri.
On August 20, 1945 Bill enlisted in U.S. Navy He served from 1945 to 1946. His service was aboard three cruisers the USS Vicksburg, the USS Springfield, and the USS Tucson. His Navy Serial Number is 339-41-42(may have been 339-41-52). After his discharge, he returned to employment with the railroad.
In 1947, he married Verna and in 1949 Mike was born. During this period their residence was in Gasconade, Missouri.
In 1957, they spent a brief period of time in Tipton, Missouri, and then moved on to New Haven, Missouri where they lived until his death in 1974.
His common name was Bill.1
Photo of Billy Neal Herrell circa 1929. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#132.)
Billy Neale Herrell
Billy Herrell -- About 1929
William Neale Herrell lived in Jedburg, St Louis County, Missouri, USA, in 1929.
Photo of Bill Herrell (#128) circa 1930. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)5
Bill Herrell
One year Loice sent Margie Sadler and Billy Herrell a rail ticket to come to Chicago for the summer. They all had a great time.6
William Herrell was listed as Floyd B Herrell's son on the 1930 US Federal Census of Meramec Township, St Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 23 April 1930.7 His age at his last birth date was listed as 2 5/12. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Missouri. His mother was born in Missouri. He did not attend school or college after September 1, 1929. The family owned a radio set7
He was a student in St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA.1
For awhile after his mother died, Bill lived with his grandmother Francis Anna Mae. Margie was still in the home then Bill seemed more like a brother than a nephew.6
Mr and Mrs Holman wanted Bill to live with them after Florence died.2
Photo of Bill Herrell (#128) circa 1935. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Bill Herrell
Margie and Billie would play school and Bank. They played together a lot.2
When Margie was 18 Bill had a friend he wanted to fix her up with. The friend was a farmer. Margie got all dressed up for the date. The friend drove up in a brand new convertible and was very good looking. Margie had the best time on that date. Bill couldn't understand why they didn't get married. circa 1939.9
He was a student in Glencoe, St Louis County, Missouri, USA, in 1940.1
William Neale Herrell was listed as Floyd Bible Herrell's son on the 1940 US Federal Census of Meramec Township, St Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 13 May 1940. William's age at his last birth date was listed as 12. He was born in Missouri. He owned his home. The value of the property was $900. He did live on a farm. He single attended school since March 1, 1940. His highest grade completed was 7th; His daughter Lois states he completed his first year of high school before leaving school.10,11 Dorothy David Herrell provided the information on the census.10
Bill was a good baseball player in high school.12
He was a student at High School, Eureka, St Louis County, Missouri, USA, in 1941.1
He was a student at Hermann High School, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA, in 1942.1
William worked Missouri Pacific Railroad between 1943 and 1974. He worked as a station agent.13
William Neale Herrell was employed as He worked as a telegrapher. on 7 October 1943 in Gray Summit, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.1
Bill was shipping out soon. He came to visit Margie and her mother before leaving on a train at 4 am. Bill took Margie to a midnight Burlesque show. It was very funny and they had a good time. When he left, Bill kissed and hugged a very pregnant Margie. The neighbor noticed. The next day the neighbor called Margie's mother to ask if Margie's husband was in town. Margie's mother said no and didn't bother to explain further. in October 1945.9
William Neale Herrell began military service on 24 October 1945 Bill served aboard the USS Vicksburg, USS Springfield and the USS Tucson. His navy serial number was 339-41-52.1,4
Photo on 11 November 1945 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172). Bill Herrell (#128.)8
Bill Herrell (#128) Navy Picture
November 11, 1945
November 11, 1945
Bill Herrell (#128) Navy Picture
November 11, 1945
November 11, 1945
Bill Herrell (#128) Navy Picture
November 11, 1945
November 11, 1945
William Neale Herrell served in the United States Navy between 6 February 1946 and 1 July 1946 on board the on USS Vicksburg.14,15,16
William Neale Herrell served in the United States Navy between 12 June 1946 and July 1946 on board the on USS Springfield.17,18
William Neale Herrell ended military service on 20 August 1946. After his discharge, he returned to employment with the railroad.1,4,19
William Neale Herrell was railroad agent in December 1946 Gasconade, Missouri, USA.19
The following item appeared Washington Missourian, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 19 December 1946
Wm. Herrell of Gasconade spent Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Herrell. Billie is the Mo.Pac. agent at Gasconade. Last August he returned home after a year of navy duty.19
William Neale Herrell lived in Gasconade, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA, between 1947 and 1949.1
William Neale Herrell married Verna Aurelia Tobben, daughter of William Joseph Tobben and Alma Louise Trentmann, in St Francis Borgia parsonage, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 30 October 1947 . The wedding guests included Floyd Bible Herrell and Dorothy David Herrell.1,20
The following item appeared The Washington Missourian, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 6 November 1947
Tobben-Herrell Marriage
The marriage of Miss Verna Tobben, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J Tobben of Washington, and Mr. W. N. Herrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Herrell of Berger, took place Thursday afternoon, October 30, at 2:00 o'clock at the St Francis Borgia parsonage. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Dacian Bienck, OFM.
The bride was attired in a beige gabardine suit with brown accessories and a shoulder corsage of gardenias.
Miss Marcella Calvin, only attendant for the bride, wore a blue garbadine suit, with dark accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
Marvin LaBoube of Berger served as best man and both he and the groom wore dark suits.
A 4 o'clock dinner was served in the bride's home after which the newlyweds left on a brief honeymoon.
On their return, they will make their home in Gasconade where Mr. Herrell is agent and telegraph operator for the Missouri-Pacific railroad.
Mrs. Herrell is the former cashier of the Crown Finance Corporation.20
The marriage of Miss Verna Tobben, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J Tobben of Washington, and Mr. W. N. Herrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Herrell of Berger, took place Thursday afternoon, October 30, at 2:00 o'clock at the St Francis Borgia parsonage. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Dacian Bienck, OFM.
The bride was attired in a beige gabardine suit with brown accessories and a shoulder corsage of gardenias.
Miss Marcella Calvin, only attendant for the bride, wore a blue garbadine suit, with dark accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
Marvin LaBoube of Berger served as best man and both he and the groom wore dark suits.
A 4 o'clock dinner was served in the bride's home after which the newlyweds left on a brief honeymoon.
On their return, they will make their home in Gasconade where Mr. Herrell is agent and telegraph operator for the Missouri-Pacific railroad.
Mrs. Herrell is the former cashier of the Crown Finance Corporation.20
The following item appeared The Washington Citizen, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 7 November 1947
Miss Verna Tobben and W. N. Herrell Wed Here Last Thursday
The marriage of Miss Verna Tobben, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J Tobben of this city, and Mr. W. N. Herrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Herrell of Berger, took place Thursday afternoon, October 30, at 2:00 o'clock at the St Francis Borgia parsonage. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Dacian Bienek, O.F.M.
The bride was attired in a beige gabardine suit and choose a corsage of gardenias.
She was attended by a friend, Miss Marcella Calvin, who wore a blue garbadine suit and a corsage of pink roses.
Marvin LaBoube of Berger served as the groom's attendant. Both wore dark colored business suits.
Dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents at 4:00 o'clock to the immediate families after which the newlyweds left on a brief honeymoon. On their return, they will make their home at Gasconade where Mr. Herrell is employed as agent and telegraph operator for the Missouri-Pacific. Mrs. Herrell was formerly employed as a former cashier of the Crown Finance Corp of Washington.21
The marriage of Miss Verna Tobben, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J Tobben of this city, and Mr. W. N. Herrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Herrell of Berger, took place Thursday afternoon, October 30, at 2:00 o'clock at the St Francis Borgia parsonage. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Dacian Bienek, O.F.M.
The bride was attired in a beige gabardine suit and choose a corsage of gardenias.
She was attended by a friend, Miss Marcella Calvin, who wore a blue garbadine suit and a corsage of pink roses.
Marvin LaBoube of Berger served as the groom's attendant. Both wore dark colored business suits.
Dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents at 4:00 o'clock to the immediate families after which the newlyweds left on a brief honeymoon. On their return, they will make their home at Gasconade where Mr. Herrell is employed as agent and telegraph operator for the Missouri-Pacific. Mrs. Herrell was formerly employed as a former cashier of the Crown Finance Corp of Washington.21
William Neale Herrell was employed as Bill began work here as a telegrapher. on 26 November 1947 at Train Station, Gasconade, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA.22
William Neale Herrell, residing at Gasconade, Missouri received a letter,residing at at 2647 Armanda, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, Francis Anna Mae Reeder and Gustave McCager Sadler on 10 April 1948.
St Louis MO
4-10-1948
Dearest Bill and Verna,
Well how is the world serveing you by this time. I suppose you are both busy with Bill working a full time job. and you Verna. I know you have plenty to do taking care of that little old Sweet Husband of yours. but any way first I want to thank you for the picture it is perfect of both of you. I was so Happy to get it. I cried now isn't that something, but it is so pretty. in fact, I think you kids could break the movies it is marvelous of both of you. I am so proud of it. That was the sweetest thing you could have done. Thanks a million. Again children write me when you get time. I love to hear from you. I have been sick the last 3 weeks. Well thats me you can expect anything to happen. Billy hun, I had another recording from Cecil and he said he was leaving home April 24 for Washington and Collumbus Ohio to attend the Radio Editors Convention. Until May 3rd. Then he is contemplating on stopping over in St Louis. Arrive here May 4th and be here until May 6. He said he would love to see you and meet Verna. And he wondered if you could arrange to come in about that time. I do hope you can. I think your Dad b will be back by then. Don't forget the date May 4th -- Well my pen is going dry so I must cut this short and make Grandpa some dressing. That is one of the main items in his life. I had a card from your Dad and they seem to be keeping warm in Florida. Well, Write to me when you have time you old sweeties. I'll be seeing you. By now. Love Grand & Grandpa.23
4-10-1948
Dearest Bill and Verna,
Well how is the world serveing you by this time. I suppose you are both busy with Bill working a full time job. and you Verna. I know you have plenty to do taking care of that little old Sweet Husband of yours. but any way first I want to thank you for the picture it is perfect of both of you. I was so Happy to get it. I cried now isn't that something, but it is so pretty. in fact, I think you kids could break the movies it is marvelous of both of you. I am so proud of it. That was the sweetest thing you could have done. Thanks a million. Again children write me when you get time. I love to hear from you. I have been sick the last 3 weeks. Well thats me you can expect anything to happen. Billy hun, I had another recording from Cecil and he said he was leaving home April 24 for Washington and Collumbus Ohio to attend the Radio Editors Convention. Until May 3rd. Then he is contemplating on stopping over in St Louis. Arrive here May 4th and be here until May 6. He said he would love to see you and meet Verna. And he wondered if you could arrange to come in about that time. I do hope you can. I think your Dad b will be back by then. Don't forget the date May 4th -- Well my pen is going dry so I must cut this short and make Grandpa some dressing. That is one of the main items in his life. I had a card from your Dad and they seem to be keeping warm in Florida. Well, Write to me when you have time you old sweeties. I'll be seeing you. By now. Love Grand & Grandpa.23
William Neale Herrell played the guitar.6
William Neale Herrell was real estate salesman.1
William Neale Herrell was railroad telegrapher.1
Per Margie Seago, Bill Herrell had brown hair, and blue tinge of green eyes. He was like a brother to Margie. Bill was so sweet and kind. Bill was very intelligent.6
Photo.
Photo of Bill Herrell. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Bill Herrell
Photo of Bill, Verna, and Mike Herrell. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Bill, Verna, and Mike Herrell
Bill, Verna, and Mike Herrell
Photo of Bill (#128) Verna (197) and Mike Herrell (#198). Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)8
Bill, Verna, and Mike Herrell
The following item appeared in New Haven Leader, New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 25 October 1956
Berger News
Mr and Mrs Floyd B Herrell of here and Mr and Mrs Wm Herrell and son Mike of Gaaconade motored to Houstonia. Mo., Sunday where they spent the day with their relatlves. Mr and Mrs Thay Homann.24
Mr and Mrs Floyd B Herrell of here and Mr and Mrs Wm Herrell and son Mike of Gaaconade motored to Houstonia. Mo., Sunday where they spent the day with their relatlves. Mr and Mrs Thay Homann.24
William Neale Herrell and Verna Aurelia Tobben lived in Tipton, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA, in 1957.1
William Neale Herrell lived in New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, between 1957 and 1974.1
Bill was sad with Anna died. He had promised to buy her a red dress and he never did.12
William Neale Herrell was railroad agent in October 1957 at Tipton, Missouri, USA.25
William Neale Herrell was railroad agent in November 1957 at New Haven, Missouri, USA.25
The following item appeared Washington Citizen, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 11 November 1957
New Agent At New Haven
William Herrell, former Missouri Pacific agent at Tipton, assumed the duties of station agent at New Haven last week. His father, FLoyd Herrell, is agent at Berger.25
William Herrell, former Missouri Pacific agent at Tipton, assumed the duties of station agent at New Haven last week. His father, FLoyd Herrell, is agent at Berger.25
The following item appeared Washington Missourian, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 4 December 1958
Mr. and Mrs. David Krueger, Hermann, the Rev. and Mrs. John Alteenberend and Shiela Sue, St. Louis, adn Mr. and Mrs. William Herrell and son, New Haven, spent Thanksgiving Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Herrell.26
The following item appeared Plattsburg Leader, Plattsburg, Missouri, USA, on 23 August 1962
Strasburg News
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herrell, and Mike, New Haven, Mo., spent from Tuesday until Saturday in the Dean Long home. Steve and Cathy Long, Pleasant Hill, also visited in the Long home.27
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herrell, and Mike, New Haven, Mo., spent from Tuesday until Saturday in the Dean Long home. Steve and Cathy Long, Pleasant Hill, also visited in the Long home.27
The following item appeared The New Haven Leader, New Haven, Missouri, USA, on 16 May 1963
To Dualize Station
MoPac Plans Kindle Fire of Protest Here, Hermann
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company's plan of dualizing its station at Hermann with the one here by the use of one agent to operate both has met with some stiff resistance from the industries and civic organizations of the two cities concerned.
Letters of protest were sent to Missouri Pacific and to the Public Service Commission during the past week and by Tuesday, the latter had replied assuring that there would be a hearing on the matter.
Industries, commercial trade businesses and civic organizations in both Hermann and New Haven went on record in opposing the dualization.
Hawthorn Opposition
The Hawthorn Company here was most vociferous in expressing its opposition to the proposed move. Monday, Mr. G. T. Graham, superintendent of the Eastern Division of the Missouri Pacific, conferred with Hawthorn officials in trying to show justification of his company's plans.
According to Hawthorn officials, Graham cited that a time study had been made of the Hermann and New Haven stations and as an economical move, the railroad thought that both operations could be handled by one agent.
Dual Plan
The MoPac superintendent had posted a bulletin at the local depot on April 30 which stated that the dualization would become effective June 3. As per the bulletin, the agent's hours at Hermann would be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3.35 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at New Haven, the agent's hours would be from 9:55 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
This means that the depot agent would begin his hours at Hermann, commute to New Haven and then back again to Hermann to finish his schedule there. It was pointed out that the agent would almost have to live in Hermann or he would have to make extra trips.
Hawthorn officials wrote to various MoPac executives, mostly those in the freight and traffic departments, expressing their disapproval of the proposal. They (Hawthorn) said that they fell that dualization would greatly hamper incoming freight service.
Legal Council
At the hearing before the Public Service Commission. Hawthorn plans to have legal counsel representing them. In their reply to the Hawthorn Company, the Public Service Commission advised that city officials should be on hand also.
The Lions Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce from here have gone on record in opposing the move, and it is expected that the Chamber of Commerce will follow suit at their next meeting. What stand the city officials will take is not known, but in all probability, they too, will oppose the dualization move.
Hermann Actions
Hermann has already appointed legal council to voice their protests. Randolph Puchta, Hermann's city attorney, told the Leader that organizations in Hermann are making every effort to block the move. He said their reasons are three fold:
1. The City of Hermann would not be able to participate in the governor's program of obtaining industries in Missouri because it is a prime requisite that adequate rail service be available.
2. Freight service would be greatly curtailed, especially in the line of feeds and fertilizers.
3. Passenger fares and telegraph service would be limited to a point of being almost unavailable.
"I can't understand their (Missouri Pacific's) actions regarding this matter," said the Hermann lawyer. "Here they are complaining about dwindling profits when it would seem that they would want to improve, rather than impair their services in order to make more money. Surely they will lose on this venture if it is allowed to be carried through."
Mr. Puchta informed the Leader that the M.F.A. will have legal counsel at the hearing also. Both M. F. A. Co-ops - the one at Hermann and the one here - feel that they will be effected if MoPac's plans materialize.
Bill Herrell's Status
Most of the plants in the area have shown definite concern over the status of the New Haven agent, Bill Herrell. The agent at Hermann. H. W. Begeman, has the most seniority on the line and could exercise it in qualifying for the agent under the dual set-up. Mr Begemann is 68 years old though and might retire. At least the MoPac superintendent G. T Graham thought he would. According to one Hawthorn official, Graham had told them that in all probability, Bill Herrell would remain as the agent to administer the dual duties.
Seth Slocum, Jr., who handles a lot of the shipping details at Hawthorn said, "We would go to common carrier on incoming freight if we find that there would be unnecessary delays under the dual set-up. Right now we receive over five-million pounds of freight per year via rail."
Slocum continued. "What this operation entails is this: The 'local' comes in at sometime between 10 and 2 o'clock during the day and at 5 p.m. or after. Prior to its arrival, we have to notify the Missouri Pacific on the release of any car or tell them where to spot a car. In turn, Missouri Pacific notifies us on any incoming cars. Sometimes we are in contact with the agent here at New Haven five or six times a day. Bill Herrell, the agent puts out tracers to see where a particular rail car is since this information is vital to our scheduling operations. Bill has been most co-operative in relaying this data to us and we feel that there will be a curtailment in the service he has thus far afforded us if Missouri Pacific's proposal goes through."
Gene Menke of Hawthorn reiterated on the same line: ''Bill Herrell has been the most efficient agent New Haven has had since I can remember. We can't afford to lose the type of service he has given us."
Arno Konesko of Langenberg Hat Company said, "We always want to lay our cards on the table when a matter such as this comes up. We too feel that Bill Herrell has been performing his duties at New Haven station in a most efficient manner. His co-operation has been outstanding ... In the past few years we have switched from rail shipping to truck because the railroad has deleted a number of their stoping points. So I really couldn't say if the proposed switch they (Mo-Pac) have in mind would hurt us. If it would, we would go to trucks. But I oppose the plan from the standpoint of the possibility of losing Bill Herrell."
Frank Eggers of Cemar, Inc., told the Leader that he didn't think the move would hurt them, but he would like to see the New Haven agent, Bill Herrell stay.
When the case comes before the Public Service Commission, it looks like a lot of opponents of Missouri Pacific's plan will be heard.28
MoPac Plans Kindle Fire of Protest Here, Hermann
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company's plan of dualizing its station at Hermann with the one here by the use of one agent to operate both has met with some stiff resistance from the industries and civic organizations of the two cities concerned.
Letters of protest were sent to Missouri Pacific and to the Public Service Commission during the past week and by Tuesday, the latter had replied assuring that there would be a hearing on the matter.
Industries, commercial trade businesses and civic organizations in both Hermann and New Haven went on record in opposing the dualization.
Hawthorn Opposition
The Hawthorn Company here was most vociferous in expressing its opposition to the proposed move. Monday, Mr. G. T. Graham, superintendent of the Eastern Division of the Missouri Pacific, conferred with Hawthorn officials in trying to show justification of his company's plans.
According to Hawthorn officials, Graham cited that a time study had been made of the Hermann and New Haven stations and as an economical move, the railroad thought that both operations could be handled by one agent.
Dual Plan
The MoPac superintendent had posted a bulletin at the local depot on April 30 which stated that the dualization would become effective June 3. As per the bulletin, the agent's hours at Hermann would be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3.35 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at New Haven, the agent's hours would be from 9:55 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
This means that the depot agent would begin his hours at Hermann, commute to New Haven and then back again to Hermann to finish his schedule there. It was pointed out that the agent would almost have to live in Hermann or he would have to make extra trips.
Hawthorn officials wrote to various MoPac executives, mostly those in the freight and traffic departments, expressing their disapproval of the proposal. They (Hawthorn) said that they fell that dualization would greatly hamper incoming freight service.
Legal Council
At the hearing before the Public Service Commission. Hawthorn plans to have legal counsel representing them. In their reply to the Hawthorn Company, the Public Service Commission advised that city officials should be on hand also.
The Lions Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce from here have gone on record in opposing the move, and it is expected that the Chamber of Commerce will follow suit at their next meeting. What stand the city officials will take is not known, but in all probability, they too, will oppose the dualization move.
Hermann Actions
Hermann has already appointed legal council to voice their protests. Randolph Puchta, Hermann's city attorney, told the Leader that organizations in Hermann are making every effort to block the move. He said their reasons are three fold:
1. The City of Hermann would not be able to participate in the governor's program of obtaining industries in Missouri because it is a prime requisite that adequate rail service be available.
2. Freight service would be greatly curtailed, especially in the line of feeds and fertilizers.
3. Passenger fares and telegraph service would be limited to a point of being almost unavailable.
"I can't understand their (Missouri Pacific's) actions regarding this matter," said the Hermann lawyer. "Here they are complaining about dwindling profits when it would seem that they would want to improve, rather than impair their services in order to make more money. Surely they will lose on this venture if it is allowed to be carried through."
Mr. Puchta informed the Leader that the M.F.A. will have legal counsel at the hearing also. Both M. F. A. Co-ops - the one at Hermann and the one here - feel that they will be effected if MoPac's plans materialize.
Bill Herrell's Status
Most of the plants in the area have shown definite concern over the status of the New Haven agent, Bill Herrell. The agent at Hermann. H. W. Begeman, has the most seniority on the line and could exercise it in qualifying for the agent under the dual set-up. Mr Begemann is 68 years old though and might retire. At least the MoPac superintendent G. T Graham thought he would. According to one Hawthorn official, Graham had told them that in all probability, Bill Herrell would remain as the agent to administer the dual duties.
Seth Slocum, Jr., who handles a lot of the shipping details at Hawthorn said, "We would go to common carrier on incoming freight if we find that there would be unnecessary delays under the dual set-up. Right now we receive over five-million pounds of freight per year via rail."
Slocum continued. "What this operation entails is this: The 'local' comes in at sometime between 10 and 2 o'clock during the day and at 5 p.m. or after. Prior to its arrival, we have to notify the Missouri Pacific on the release of any car or tell them where to spot a car. In turn, Missouri Pacific notifies us on any incoming cars. Sometimes we are in contact with the agent here at New Haven five or six times a day. Bill Herrell, the agent puts out tracers to see where a particular rail car is since this information is vital to our scheduling operations. Bill has been most co-operative in relaying this data to us and we feel that there will be a curtailment in the service he has thus far afforded us if Missouri Pacific's proposal goes through."
Gene Menke of Hawthorn reiterated on the same line: ''Bill Herrell has been the most efficient agent New Haven has had since I can remember. We can't afford to lose the type of service he has given us."
Arno Konesko of Langenberg Hat Company said, "We always want to lay our cards on the table when a matter such as this comes up. We too feel that Bill Herrell has been performing his duties at New Haven station in a most efficient manner. His co-operation has been outstanding ... In the past few years we have switched from rail shipping to truck because the railroad has deleted a number of their stoping points. So I really couldn't say if the proposed switch they (Mo-Pac) have in mind would hurt us. If it would, we would go to trucks. But I oppose the plan from the standpoint of the possibility of losing Bill Herrell."
Frank Eggers of Cemar, Inc., told the Leader that he didn't think the move would hurt them, but he would like to see the New Haven agent, Bill Herrell stay.
When the case comes before the Public Service Commission, it looks like a lot of opponents of Missouri Pacific's plan will be heard.28
Bill was 39 when he had his first heart attack.12
William Neale Herrell lived at Box 336, New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, on 20 October 1967.1
Dorothy spent her final days in Missouri Pacific Hosptial. Her daughter Sue had been there for days sitting with her. Sue stepped out of the room for a break and Bill Herrell sat with Dorothy. It was while he was with her that she passed away.29
An unknown person was afflicted with heart disease.
William Neale Herrell suffered a stroke.
William Neale Herrell played the spoons. Margie Sadler thought he was very good.9
The last date Bill was on the railroad payroll was 19 October 1974. His occupation was mobile agent on 19 October 1974.13
William died on 20 October 1974 at St Francis Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA, at age 46.1,13,4 He was buried on 22 October 1974 in the St Francis Borgia Cemetery located in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.1
Last Edited=7 June 2023
Family: William Neale Herrell and Verna Aurelia Tobben
Citations
- [S78] William Herrell (#128), "Bill Herrell's Genealogy Records (copy)" (New Haven, Missouri). Supplied by Mike Herrell - 1991 . Hereinafter cited as "Bill Herrell Records."
- [S33] Unknown document, unknown file name; Church registry in Horn, Lippe, Detmold, Germany; unknown film (Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Center), Film 0582478.
- [S239] Herrell Family, Sadler, Anna (#39) - Family Record (n.p.: n.pub., November 19, 1926); Presently in the possession of Sue Myers (#130), unknown location . Hereinafter cited as Family Record.
- [S486] "Death Record"; unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Death Record."
- [S1400] William Herrell (#128) Phone; unknown repository, unknown repository address. (Document Source Number: 00128-1930c-00-00-01).
- [S1834] Letter from Margie Seago (#443) (Ft Myers, Florida) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, at) 2003. (2023). (Document Source Number: 00443-2003-00-00-01).
- [S456] Floyd Herrell household, 1930 U.S. Federal Census, St Louis, Missouri, population schedule, town of Meramec, enumeration district (ED) 95-93, supervisor's district (SD) 9, sheet 13B, dwelling 287, family 189, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.ancestry.com . Hereinafter cited as 1930 Census - Missouri - Meramec - Herrell.
- [S157] Sheila Sue Altenbernd unknown date.
- [S259] Interview with Margie Seago (#443) (Ft Myers, Florida), by Sheila Altenbernd (#172), September 13, 2003 - September 14,2003. Sheila Sue Altenbernd (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, at). (Document Source Number: 00443-2003-09-13-01).
- [S511] Floyd Herrell (#70) household, 1940 U.S. Federal Census, St Louis County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Meramec Township, enumeration district (ED) 95-207, supervisor's district (SD) 12, sheet 4B, dwelling 104, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.ancestry.com . Hereinafter cited as 1940 Census.
- [S1566] Maze Herrell (#69) household, 1940 U.S. Federal Census, St Louis County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Glencoe Unicorporated, St Louis County, enumeration district (ED) 95-207, supervisor's district (SD) 12, sheet 5A, family 104, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.ancestry.com . (Document Source Number: 00069-1940-04-12-01). Hereinafter cited as Herrell, Maze (#69) - 1940 Census.
- [S712] Personal knowledge of Verna Cottrell (#197) (Scottsdale, Arizona, USA) , on September 30, 2006.
- [S655] Letter from Railroad Retirement Board (844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 (www.rrb.gov)) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (12230 West Washington Street, Avondale, Arizona, 85323), Feb 7, 2007; unknown repository (unknown repository address).
- [S490] World War II US Navy Muster Rolls, William Neale Herrell, Page 92; Ancestry.com; Provo, Utah, USA (Document Source Number: 00128-1946-04-01-01). Hereinafter cited as "Muster Rolls."
- [S489] World War II US Navy Muster Rolls, William Neale Herrell, Page 80; Ancestry.com; Provo, Utah, USA (Document Source Number: 00128-1946-03-01-01). Hereinafter cited as "Muster Rolls."
- [S491] World War II US Navy Muster Rolls, William Neale Herrell, Page 108; Ancestry.com; Provo, Utah, USA (Document Source Number: 00128-1946-07-01-01). Hereinafter cited as "Muster Rolls."
- [S492] World War II Navy Muster Rolls, William Neale Herrell, Page 144; Ancestry.com; Provo, Utah, USA (Document Source Number: 00128-1946-07-01-02). Hereinafter cited as "Muster Rolls."
- [S493] World War II Navy Muster Rolls, William Neale Herrell, Page 149; Ancestry.com; Provo, Utah, USA (Document Source Number: 00128-1946-07-01-03). Hereinafter cited as "Muster Rolls."
- [S1338] Page 2, Column 1, Washington Missourian, Washington, Missouri (December 19, 1946), (Document Source Number: 00128-1946-12-19-01).
- [S1491] William Herrell (#128) Tobben-Herrell Marriage, The Washington Missourian, Washington, Missouri, November 6, 1947, page 8, column 3, www.newspaprarchive.com on May 14, 2020 (Document Source Number: 00128-1947-11-06-01) . Hereinafter cited as Washington Missourian.
- [S1492] William Herrell (#128) Tobben-Herrell Marriage, The Washington Citizen, Washington, Missouri, November 7, 1947, page 2, column 4, www.newspaprarchive.com on May 14, 2020 (Document Source Number: 00128-1947-11-07-01) . Hereinafter cited as Washington Citizen.
- [S162] Herrell family photo album, Original is in the possession of Verna Cottrell as of 2003, Verna Cottrell (unknown repository address).
- [S398] Letter from Anna (#39) Sadler (2647 Armanda, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA) to Bill Herrell (#128) (unknown recipient address), April 10, 1948; unknown repository (unknown repository address).
- [S1501] Floyd Herrell (#70) Berger News, New Haven Leader, New Haven, Missouri, October 25, 1956, page 4, column 1, www.newspaperarchvive.com on May 15, 2020 (Document Source Number: 00070-1956-10-25-01) . Hereinafter cited as New Haven Leader.
- [S1337] Page 2, Column 4, Washington Citizen, Washington, Missouri (November 11, 1957), (Document Source Number: 00128-1957-11-11-01).
- [S1336] Page 13, Column 3, Washington Missourian, Washington, Missouri (December 4, 1958), (Document Source Number: 00070-1958-12-04-01).
- [S1503] William Herrell (#128) Strasburg, Plattsburg Leader, Plattsburg, Missouri, August 23, 1962, page 4, column 3, www.newspaperarchive.com on May 2, 2020 (Document Source Number: 00128-1962-08-23-01) . Hereinafter cited as Plattsburg Leader.
- [S1773] William Herrell (#128) To Dualize Station -- MoPac Plans Kindle Fire of Protest Here, Hermann, The New Haven Leader, New Haven, Missouri, May 16, 1963, page 1 and 8, column 5,6,7, https://www.newspapers.com, viewed at https://www.newspapers.com/image/849947204 on September 9, 2022 (Document Source Number: 00128-1963-05-16-01) . Hereinafter cited as New Haven Leader.
- [S713] Personal knowledge of Sue Myers (#130) (Scottsdale, Arizona, USA) , on September 30, 2006.
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