Ancestors of John Patrick Kirkpatrick

Generation No. 1

1. John Patrick Kirkpatrick, born Private. He was the son of 2. James Parker Kirkpatrick and 3. Bonnie Faye Johnston. He married (1) Betty Joanne Shriver Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Carol Jeanne Shepherd Private. She was born Private. She was the daughter of Edward John Shepherd and Ila Jeanne Smith.

Generation No. 2

2. James Parker Kirkpatrick¹, born 05 Aug 1906 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska²; died 25 May 1975 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California³. He was the son of 4. Orville Hale Kirkpatrick and 5. Lillian Belle Garner. He married 3. Bonnie Faye Johnston 19 Jun 1944 in Napa, Napa Co., California⁴.

3. Bonnie Faye Johnston⁵, born 13 Jan 1920 in McKey, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma⁶; died 12 Jan 1990 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California⁷. She was the daughter of 6. Roscoe Conklin Johnston and 7. Alva Dessie Cowan.

Notes for James Parker Kirkpatrick:

James Parker Kirkpatrick was born 5 August 1906 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. He was the first child of Orville Hale and Lillian Belle (Garner) Kirkpatrick.

James lived on his family's farm located approximately 9 miles north of Cozad with his parents. James had two siblings, a brother Roscoe and sister Jennie. In 1923, his parents divorced, leaving James to take responsibility for his mother, brother and sister.

According to family history, the next several years were hard on the Kirkpatrick family, just trying to manage a living. The winters were brutal and at times, James forewent eating but one meal per day to ensure that his younger brother, sister and mother had the proper nourishments.

Another unsubstantiated story relates that James’ brother, Roscoe became very adventurous with some to the neighboring farm boys and slipped off with another farmer’s unattended vehicle. They went on a ‘joy-ride’ into Wyoming. James, hearing of this, wanted to get them back to Cozad area without any further trouble. He went in search of them and found them near Laramie, Wyoming having run out of gas and with no money. As luck would have it, that was the point that the reportedly ‘stolen’ vehicle was found, with it’s occupants by the police. James, being the oldest and feeling ultimately responsible for his younger brother, accepted the blame for the taking of the vehicle, to prevent Roscoe from being prosecuted. James was found guilty and was sentenced to 1 year in jail. Before going to jail, James secured from Roscoe that he would see to the safety and security of the family back home.

James was released from jail and joined with the family on a move from Nebraska to Northern California, Eureka. In Eureka, it was a very rural and hardy way of life, the timber industry being the largest employer, and construction being the second.

Settling the family in, James went South in California to search for a job in one of the construction areas or factories. He found work doing road construction on the Caldecott Tunnel project, to link the East Bay area to the Oakland-Berkley area. This was 1933.

While in construction on the Caldecott Tunnel in 1934, an accident occurred with a cave-in of some several thousand tons of limestone trapping many of the workers inside. After several days, James is freed and taken to the hospital, near death. Two of the workers are killed.

After a somewhat lengthy stay in the hospital, James is released, but, he believes that he was so very close to death that he had seen the Angel of Death and was told that "This is not your time, you have a long life ahead of you, and your death will not be a violent one." He made a full recovery in spite of his head having been pinned under a bolder that was estimated at 900 lbs.

In 1937, James then went to work in the open hearth steel furnaces in Fontana, California. He worked his way up in the furnace crew from coker to foreman. When the new Defense Foundry opened at the US Steel plant in Pittsburg, California in 1941, he was offered a job there, helping to train the new crews needed for the defense industry and to run their hearths.

It was there, that he met Bonnie Faye (Johnston) Miller. A young, recently divorced woman who worked in the Chemistry and Testing Labs.

James and Bonnie (known as Faye) were married on 19 June 1944 in Napa County, California. Faye is the daughter of Roscoe Conklin & Alva Dessie (Cowan) Johnston. Faye was born 13 January 1920 in McKey, Sequoyah County, Okalhoma.

James, now working at the same steel mill as his wife move to a neighboring community, Antioch, California and established their household. Seeing that the thousands of young men that went off to war would be returning at war’s end, James decides to open a photography studio in Concord, California. His wife, Faye, is unusually talented in being able to take oil paint colors and tint black and white photos for their clients. The business had an initial success, but then the post-war depression caused them to close their business.

James then began his new career with the Antioch Fire Department. He went to work with them in 1948 and remained with them until he was disability retired in 1968 at the rank of Brigade Captain.

James was highly respected in Antioch and Eastern Contra Costa, as he was a member of the Civil Service Commission and the small communities accident investigator. His expertise with the camera was very helpful in the documenting of accident scenes and ultimately the growth of the small community over the years.

James was also an accomplished archer. He believed that a true archer did not need to have ‘sights’ installed on his bow, and believed that natural sighting was only needed. He thrilled many civic groups with his mastery of the bow and arrow by putting on exhibition shoots, shooting playing cards out of the hands of willing assistants. He was one of the charter members in the foundation of the Delta Archer’s Association in Contra Costa County, California. James, being the true archer, even made his own arrows and bow strings. He would use turkey feathers for the arrow fletching. He designed and patented a machine that would allow him to ‘true’ an arrow and to apply the archers crest (color banding combination that identifies the archers arrow from another). He had a hobby business of making arrows for himself, his children and others. He started with the maple shafts and when aluminum arrows were popularized, he mastered that media also.

James and Faye were divorced in 1958. James kept a close relationship with his children, including his two step-sons from Faye’s previous marriage. James had adopted one of the children, David Wade Hampton, whose name was legally changed to Kirkpatrick. David was born 4 September 1940 in Napa, Napa County, California. David married in 1966, to Marty McParland of Brentwood, Contra Costa California.

James married second, in 1963 to Hazel (White) Woodmansee. James died 25 May 1975 at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 20 days of age in Antioch, California. He died in his sleep of natural causes. He was buried in Sunset Memorial Cemetary in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, in the Kirkpatrick section where his Mother and Sister and many other cousins are buried.

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Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Kirkpatrick, James

Birth date: 5 Aug 1906

Death date: May 1975

Social Security #: 566-05-3795

Last residence: CA 94509

State of issue: CA

Notes for Bonnie Faye Johnston:

Obituary for Bonnie Faye (Johnston) (Kirkpatrick) Glover. 14 January 1990 Daily Ledger-Post Dispatch.

Visitations for Faye Glover of Upper Lake, a former Antioch resident, will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Higgins Funeral Chapel in Antioch. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Higgins, followed by burial at Oak View Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Glover died Friday at the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was 69.

Mrs. Glover was born January 13, 1920 in McKey, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma. She lived in Antioch from 1941 to 1977, when she moved to Upper Lake.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Oklahoma, the Moose Lodge in Upper Lake and the Cannery Workers Union, Local 750 of Antioch. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Glover is survived by her husband of 18 years, Morris Glover of Upper Lake, her mother Alva Martin of Upper Lake, four sons, David Wade Kirkpatrick of Monument, Colorado, Benjamin Roscoe Miller of San Francisco, John Patrick Kirkpatrick of Ellsinore, Missouri, and Timothy Michael Kirkpatrick of Oakley, California; four stepsons, Morris Glover, Charles Glover, Federal Glover and Kenney Glover, all of Pittsburg; five step-daughters, Fay Dabney, Adell Mitchel, Janet and Patricia Glover and Lillie Sheppard, all of Pittsburg; 44 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alva Sue (Kirkpatrick) Vieira who died in 1983, and a brother Luther Wayne Johnston, who died in 1982.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 6181, Concord, CA 94524-1181 in memory of Faye Glover.

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Individual: Glover, Faye

Birth date: 13 Jan 1920

Death date: 12 Jan 1990

Social Security #: 442-18-6623

State of issue: OK

Children of James Kirkpatrick and Bonnie Johnston are:

i. David Wade Hampton Kirkpatrick, born Private; married (1) Marletta S. McParland Private; born Private; married (2) Bonnie ??? Private; born Private.

ii. Alva "Sue" Kirkpatrick⁸, born 31 Jan 1944 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California⁹; died 16 Dec 1983 in Compton, Los Angeles Co., California^9,10; married Anthony Phillip Vieira Private; born Private.

Notes for Alva "Sue" Kirkpatrick:

Alva Sue Kirkpatrick was born 31 January 1944 at Antioch, Contra Costa County, California, and died in 1983 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. She married in 1961 to Anthony Phillip Vieira. They were divorced in 1973.

There were seven (7) children born of the marriage.

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Glover, Sue

Birth date: 31 Jan 1944

Death date: Dec 1983

Social Security #: 551-31-8602

State of issue: CA

At the time of her death, Sue was using her step-father's last name: Glover.

1 iii. John Patrick Kirkpatrick, born Private; married (1) Betty Joanne Shriver Private; married (2) Carol Jeanne Shepherd Private.

iv. Timothy Michael Kirkpatrick, born Private; married (1) Marion Hannelore Else Maass Private; born Private; married (2) Kirsten Anna Gaspard Private; born Private.

Generation No. 3

4. Orville Hale Kirkpatrick¹¹, born 31 Mar 1881 in Henry Co., Iowa¹²; died 28 Jul 1938 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska¹³. He was the son of 8. Irenious Roscoe "Ross" Kirkpatrick and 9. Addie Florence Campbell. He married 5. Lillian Belle Garner 22 Mar 1905 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri¹⁴.

5. Lillian Belle Garner¹⁵, born 01 Mar 1881 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri¹⁶; died 29 Aug 1954 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California¹⁷. She was the daughter of 10. Robert B. Garner and 11. Eliza Jane Wine.

Notes for Orville Hale Kirkpatrick:

Orville Hale Kirkpatrick was born 31 March 1881 at Henry County, Iowa. He was the oldest of five children born to Irenious Roscoe & Addie Florence (Campbell) Kirkpatrick. He moved at an early age with his family from Henry County, Iowa to the Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska area. His father and himself were farmers. Orville died 28 July 1938 from injuries received from being knocked to the pavement by a local police officer over a parking infraction. Orville is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Dawson County, Nebraska.

On 22 March 1905 Orville married Lillian Belle Garner, youngest child born to Robert B. & Eliza Jane (Wine) Garner. Orville and Lillian were divorced in 1923. Orville remained on the family farm taking care of his aged mother. Lillian was born 1 Mach 1881 at Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri and died 29 August 1954 at Eureka, Humboldt County, California. Lillian is buried at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Eureka, California. Next to her are her children, James, Roscoe & Jennie.

Cozad Local, Tues. Aug. 6, 1938 page 1 col. 3. OBITUARY

Orville Hale Kirkpatrick was born March 31, 1881 in Jefferson county, Iowa and passed away July 28, 1938 at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 28 days.

In October 1882, he came with his parents to Nebraska, where they homesteaded on a farm nine miles north of Cozad, which was his home at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Lillie Garner March 22, 1905. To this union three children were born, two sons, James and Roscoe, and one daughter Jennie.

He and his wife moved to Arthur county where they homesteaded, and continued to make their home for several years, after which he returned to live with his mother on the home place. In the year 1898 he united with the Walnut Grove church taking a letter of membership in the community where they resided.

He leaves to mourn his passing three children, James, Roscoe and Jennie, his mother Mrs. Addie Kirkpatrick, two sisters, Mrs. L. H. Klein of Callaway, Nebr., and Mrs. Alfred Anderson of Cozad, Nebr., one brother, John Kirkpatrick of Laramie, Wyo. , four nieces and four nephews, together with other numerous relatives and friends. His father I. R. Kirkpatrick, and one brother, preceded him in death.

[poem]

There is a day of sunny rest,

For every dark and troubled night;

and grief may bide an evening guest,

But joy shall come with early light.

For God hath marked each sorrowing day,

And numbered every secret tear,

And heaven's long age of bliss shall pay,

For all His children suffer here.

Funeral services were held at the Walnut Grove church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Almond officiating. Interment was in the Walnut Grove cemetery.

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Cozad Local, Tues., Aug., 2, 1938 Page 1, col. 1 & 2 Officer Cloyd Absolved of Blame in Death of Orville Kirkpatrick

Last Thursday afternoon a tragic accident occurred in Cozad which caused the death of Orville Kirkpatrick, well known farmer residing north of town. The deceased was in the habit of parking his truck in restricted districts and previously had been asked to move his truck and horses to a side street. This evidently irritated Mr. Kirkpatrick to the extent that he wrote in his correspondence in The Gothenburg Times to the effect that he would give the officer a horse whipping if it occurred again. On Thursday afternoon Mr. Kirkpatrick came to Cozad and again parked his truck in a restricted district. Officer Cloyd proceeded to place him under arrest for the infraction of the traffic laws.

In the scuffle which ensued, Kirkpatrick in falling to the pavement, received head injuries which proved fatal a few hours later at the Cozad hospital.

Friday afternoon a Coroner's inquest was held at the City Hall under the direction of Coroner Elbert Smith, and the following men were chosen as the jury: Verne Thomspon, William Lanham, W. E. McKee, S.D. Ralston, Fay Adams, and William Mundell.

Witnesses called to present testimony of the happenings included C. Hagadone, Officer Cloyd, James Frew, Albert Christensen, Arndt Ballmer, Harvey Rhoades, and Dr. C. H. Sheets. The testimony of each of the witnesses was virtually the same, each bringing out the point that the deceased was the aggressor of the unfortunate occurrence.

Following the instructions of the Coroner the jury went into session and returned the following verdict:

STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ss.

COUNTY OF DAWSON )

At an inquisition, held at Cozad, in said County on the 29th day of July A.D. 1938, before me, Elbert H. Smith, Coroner of said County, upon the body of Orville H. Kirkpatrick, lying dead, by the Jurors whose names are hereto subscribed, the said Jurors, upon their oath, do say that the said Orville H. Kirkpatrick met his death at about 8:45 o'clock P. M. July 28, 1938, by an accidental fall at about 4:00 o'clock P. M., resulting in a basal skull fracture. The fall being the result of resisting arrest by Percy Cloyd, who was acting in the line of duty as a police officer of the City of Cozad and using no unreasonable force. We find said death to be accidental and not felonius.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said Jurors have hereunto set their hands the day and year aforesaid.

Verne Thompson

Wm. W. Lanham

W. E. McKee

Wm. Mundell

S. D. Ralston

Fay Adams

ATTEST:

Elbert H. Smith

Funeral services for Mr. Kirkpatrick were held at Walnut Grove Sunday afternoon. The obituary will be published in a later issues of The Local.

Notes for Lillian Belle Garner:

In the 1900 census of Putnam Co. Missouri, Lillian's occupation is teacher.

On the 1920 census of Blue Creek Precinct, Garden Co., Nebraska is Orville H., Lillie B., James P., Roscoe W. and Jennie B. Kirkpatrick. Orville's occupation is farmer.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Eureka, Humboldt Co., California Lily appears with brother James as head of household. Her daughter Jennie is also in the household. Lily is working as a housekeeper to a private family. Lily states marital status as widow.

Humboldt Time,Tues. Aug. 31, 1954 Obituary of Mrs. Lillian Bell Kirkpatrick. Lillian Bell Kirkpatrick, 73, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy O. Stephens [Stevens is correct] of 1001 California Street. She was born in Unionville, Missouri and had lived in Eureka for the last 25 years. She was a member of the Grandmother's Club of the Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late Orville H. Kirkpatrick. She is survived by two sons, Roscoe Kirkpatrick of Eureka and James Kirkpatrick of Antioch, one daughter, Mrs. Roy O. Stevens of Eureka, one sister, Mrs. Will Michael of Enid, Oklahoma; the following grandchildren: Wayne Kirkpatrick of Eureka, Mrs. Vernon Middaugh of Casper, Wyoming; Lillie Edna Stevens of Eureka; Roland Stevens of Eureka; David, Benjamin, Sue, John, & Timothy Kirkpatrick of Antioch; Zed Kirkpatrick of Portola; Linda Middaugh of Casper; Verleen Middaugh of Casper and three great grandchildren.

Marriage Notes for Orville Kirkpatrick and Lillian Garner:

According to a letter from Elvera Klein the divorce was in 1923.

Children of Orville Kirkpatrick and Lillian Garner are:

2 i. James Parker Kirkpatrick, born 05 Aug 1906 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska; died 25 May 1975 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California; married (1) Emily Fereira 24 Feb 1934 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California; married (2) Bonnie Faye Johnston 19 Jun 1944 in Napa, Napa Co., California; married (3) Hazel H. White Abt. 1963 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California.

ii. Roscoe Alfred Kirkpatrick¹⁸, born 03 Jan 1909 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska^19,20; died 21 Apr 1979 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California²¹; married (1) Edith Florence Roblee 30 Apr 1927 in Julesburg, Sedgewick Co., Colorado²²; born 15 Oct 1908 in Walworth, Custer Co., Nebraska^23,24; died 16 Feb 2002 in Torrington, Goshen Co., Wyoming^25,26; married (2) Elaine Carlotta Duff 25 Jun 1936 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California²⁷; born 25 Oct 1916 in Humboldt Co., California^28,29; died 05 Mar 1968 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California³⁰; married (3) Mary Viola Hinds 06 Jul 1968 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada; born 01 Jan 1915 in Ludlow, Leflore Co., Oklahoma³¹; died 02 Jan 2006 in Talihina, LeFlore Co., Oklahoma³².

Notes for Roscoe Alfred Kirkpatrick:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Mills, Natrona Co., Wyoming Roscoe is with his family, wife Edith F., son Wayne A. and daughter Eileen M. Roscoe is working as a laborer at an oil refinery.

Roscoe Alfred Kirkpatrick was born 3 January 1909 at Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. He died 21 April 1979 at Eureka, Humboldt County, California. He married 1) on 29 April 1927 at Julesburg, Sedgewick County, Colorado, Edith Florence Roblee, who was born 15 October 1908. They were divorced 2 February 1935 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. He married 2) in 1935 to Elaine Carlotta Duff, who was born 25 October 1916 and died 5 March 1968 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California. He married 3) on 6 July 1968 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, in a double ceremony with his daughter Eileen, to Mary Viola Stansel, who was born 1 January 1915.

There were two (2) children born to the first marriage.

Obituary in Times-Standard, Eureka, CA, Monday April 23, 1979: Kirkpatrick, Roscoe Alfred, resident of Eureka, died April 21, 1979. He was the husband of Viola Kirkpatrick, Eureka, father of Eileen Martensen, Eureka: preceded in death in 1959 by son, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Eureka: survived by a stepson, Leon Warren, Eureka. He was the brother of Mrs. Jennie Stevens, Eureka, and the late James Kirkpatrick.

He was the grandfather of Linda Luscomb, Kaycee, Wyo; Donna Annis, Kaycee, Wyo; John Martensen, Eureka. He is survived by three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Kirkpatrick was a native of Dawson County, Nebraska, age 70 years. He had resided in this area for 45 years and worked as a heavy equipment operator for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1969. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local. He was a former member of the Friendship Circle, and the Moose Lodge.

Friends are invited to attend services at the Chapel of Pierce Mortuary, Tuesday April 24, 1979 at 11 am with the Rev. Dale Edmondson, officiating. Interment will be in Ocean View Cemetery.

Notes for Edith Florence Roblee:

From the Star-Herald Newspaper, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 16 February 2002:

Edith Florence Vondra. Torrington, Wyo. No funeral services are planned for Edith Florence Vondra, 93, who died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 at the Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. The Colyer Funeral Home was in charge of the cremation arrangements. The cremains were buried beside her beloved husband, Edward, in Cristus Garden, Natrona Memorial Gardens in Casper, Wyo. She was born on Oct. 16, 1908 in Walworth, the daughter of Dean and Maude (Sargeant) Roblee. She then lived in the Casper, Wyo. area for 49 years. She moved to Eureka, Calif. after the death of her husband in 1977. She had only recently moved to Torrington, Wyo. to live with her granddaughter, Linda Oshel. She is survived by her grandchildren, Linda Oshel and her husband, Dave of Torrington, Donna Annis and her husband, Ben, of Kaycee, Wyo. and John Martensen and his wife Stacey of Sparks, Nev. and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

iii. Jennie Hester Kirkpatrick³³, born 27 Mar 1914 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska³⁴; died 22 Sep 1992 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California³⁴; married Roy Orlando Stevens 25 Jun 1936 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California³⁵; born 01 Apr 1898 in Iowa^36,37; died 09 Aug 1978 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California^38,39.

Notes for Jennie Hester Kirkpatrick:

Jennie appears with her family on the 1920 and 1930 census.

6. Roscoe Conklin Johnston⁴⁰, born 19 Sep 1891 in Hazard, Perry Co., Kentucky⁴¹; died 14 Apr 1945 in Hanford, Kings Co., California⁴². He was the son of 12. Isaac D. Johnston and 13. Martha Johnston. He married 7. Alva Dessie Cowan 22 Dec 1918 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma⁴³.

7. Alva Dessie Cowan^44,45, born 04 Mar 1902 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma⁴⁶; died 08 May 1990 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado⁴⁷. She was the daughter of 14. Robert Franklin Cowan and 15. Norma Temple Porter.

Notes for Roscoe Conklin Johnston:

From the Hazard Herald Newspaper, Hazard, Kentucky November 2, 1911: Daring Rescue at Buckhorn

During the recent big water Roscoe Johnson had a narrow escape from drowning near Buckhorn, and his rescue was so thrilling and exciting that it made a lasting impression upon the many spectators.

Several men were working with rafts and loose logs in the Middle Ford, and Mr. Johnson started to swim across the river through the racing current. When he had gotten within about fifty feet of the bank his intense [two lines of the newspaper clipping are unreadable] rose and sank two or three times in the wild waters, forty or fifty men stood on the bank paralyzed with the suddenness of the misfortune that had overtaken the daring swimmer, whom they had been admiring only a moment before. Jesse Baker, brother of R. C. Baker, of this place, was the first to recover his presence of mind, and plunging into the river, reached the imperiled swimmer in time to prevent his sinking finally. William Johnson had followed him closely, and came to his aid in time. They joined hands, Baker holding Roscoe Johnson, and by that time others on the bank had pushed a pole out so William Johnson could reach with his free hand and they were all drawn ashore. Roscoe Johnson was unconscious when gotten on shore, but was ultimately revived and he will recover.

On the 1920 Census of McKey, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma Roscoe C. Johnson appears with his wife Alva D. He is 28 and a farmer, she is 17. Census taken 5 January 1920, eight days before their daughter was born. The household listed before theirs was Alva's parents and siblings.

On the 1930 Census of Gore, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma Rosco, Alva, Bonnie and Luther Johnson appear. Rosco's occupation is Post Master at the Post Office.

Notes for Alva Dessie Cowan:

On the 1930 Census of Gore, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma, Alva is with her husband and children.

Notes from phone call of Carol Kirkpatrick with Alva on 10/19/86. Talked for over an hour. Alva says LeEtta Cowan sent a large book on Porter, Cowan and Temple families. Alva (G. Momie) will leave John the book. She stated Isaac and Martha Johnston both died from tuberculosis. Martha died when her son Roscoe was 4-5 years old. Roscoe shot at his step dad with a .45. Did not like him. Went to live with uncle. At 11-12 Roscoe went to Oklahoma to live. Roscoe ended up in Hanford, CA visiting Alva's brother Nolan who worked in the vineyards there. Nolan's wife had TB and cured as did one of their daughters. They had son named Calvin. Roscoe's sister named Myrtle died of TB in Utah. Her married name was Baker. She had three children: Roscoe who also died of TB, Ruth had TB, and Mildred. Mildred married a cop named Dugan and lived in Los Angeles. Mildred may have been adopted.

Roscoe left Alva during a flood. She couldn't cross a makeshift bridge. He left her at the house. When Luther, her son, was almost 18 years old they left Oklahoma with 2 suitcases each; they left Roscoe. The next year the house washed away.

The book-like manuscript Alva talked about was located at David Kirkpatrick's home. He gave the book to his brother John.

Alva was a quilt maker. She had made 10 quilts each for Faye, Luther, Roscoe and herself when they separated.

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO) - May 9, 1990

ALVA D. MARTIN, 88, of Monument died Tuesday at a Colorado Springs hospital. She was a homemaker.

No local visitation is scheduled. Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Eureka, Calif. Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., was in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Martin was born March 4, 1902, in Arkansas to Robert F. and Norma (Porter) Cowan. She lived in Upper Lake, Calif., for 13 years before moving to Monument in February. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Martin, who died in 1948. Mrs. Martin is survived by two sisters, Millie Jumper of Albuquerque, N.M., and Francis DuPiere of Henrietta, Okla.; four grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter and two brothers.

Children of Roscoe Johnston and Alva Cowan are:

3 i. Bonnie Faye Johnston, born 13 Jan 1920 in McKey, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma; died 12 Jan 1990 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California; married (1) Durwood Choate Private; married (2) Wade Hampton Private; married (3) Jay W. Miller 10 May 1941 in Washoe Co., Nevada; married (4) James Parker Kirkpatrick 19 Jun 1944 in Napa, Napa Co., California; married (5) James B. O'Shields Abt. 1958 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada; married (6) Mack Martinez Abt. 1963 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada; married (7) Morris Glover, Sr. Apr 1971 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.

ii. Luther Wayne Johnston⁴⁸, born 17 Aug 1923 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma⁴⁹; died 10 Apr 1983 in Jackson, Amador Co., California^49,50,51,52; married (1) Mildred ??? Private; born Private; married (2) Ida Mae Porteous; born 13 Apr 1923 in West Point, Calaveras Co., California^53,54; died 08 Jan 1988 in San Andreas, Calaveras Co., California^55,56.

Notes for Luther Wayne Johnston:

July 1, 1941 application for Social Security card showed he was in Calistoga, California. His number was 563-24-8579.

Marriage Notes for Luther Johnston and Ida Porteous:

Checked Calavaras Co. and Amador Co. California for a marriage license, none found. Sent to California for marriage search April 2001. On September 2003 received notice from California Office of Vital Records that a search from 1932 to 1948 did not show a marriage of Luther Johnston to Ida Porteous..

Generation No. 4

8. Irenious Roscoe "Ross" Kirkpatrick⁵⁷, born 23 Jun 1855 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa⁵⁸; died 07 Jan 1920 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska^59,60. He was the son of 16. James Whitfield Kirkpatrick and 17. Rachel Jane Burge. He married 9. Addie Florence Campbell 06 Sep 1877 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa⁶¹.

9. Addie Florence Campbell⁶², born 07 Sep 1860 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa⁶³; died 13 Apr 1939 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁶⁴. She was the daughter of 18. Franklin W. Campbell and 19. Mary Jane Lemmon.

Notes for Irenious Roscoe "Ross" Kirkpatrick:

History of Grand View Community in 1882 - Author Unknown

Irenious Roscoe Kirkpatrick & Thomas Lemmon

Early in the fall of 1882, two young farmers living near Fairfield, Iowa, who were both married and both had very young sons about the same age, got together and decided to sell their crops in the field and move to Willow Island, Nebraska, where a number of friends had moved a year or two earlier and homesteaded land in the great Platte Valley. These two men were Thomas H. Lemmon and Irenious Roscoe "Ross" Kirkpatrick. After selling their crops, they loaded all their household effects they could get in two wagons which were covered and ready for travel. They kept all their livestock except the pigs and chickens. They had about twenty head of cattle, mostly milk cows which they drove ahead of their teams and wagons and each had a fine young saddle horse which they used in rounding up the cattle when it was necessary.

Tommie Lemmon as he was known at that time, was the youngest of the family of eight children and had always helped her mother with the house work and had learned the art of cooking and butter making. On this trip, this was his assigned work. He helped with the milking, did the cooking and made the butter which more than paid for their groceries on this trip. They had a churn strapped to the side of the wagon and when the cows were milked, they strained the milk into the churn. In the afternoon when the cattle became tired and they turned in for the day, they unstrapped the churn, and the butter was churned, taken up, worked and printed for the market. Tommie said he always got the top price for his butter, as the buyers could never find any strong tastes or smell. It was simply sweet milkbutter.

Fifteen to twenty miles a day was about all their cattle could stand to travel and it took them a little over a month to travel the five hundred miles from Fairfield, Iowa to Willow Island, Nebraska. Ross started out with a beautiful team of high strung bay mares which he had planned would be his foundation of stock of horses in Nebraska. However, these mares never got to Nebraska. After their pulling the wagon for a week with Ross at the lines, and his feet braced against the dash board, he became about as high strung and nervous as the mares. One day he met a man driving a big team of mules and said "Say Mister, how would you like to trade teams?" The man threw the lines over the dashboard, jumped out, looked the mares over and then said, "Well, how do you want to trade?" "Even" was the reply Ross gave him. The man never answered but began unhitching the mules and Ross the mares. After they were both hitched and ready to go, the man, hanging on to the lines and getting into the wagon, picked up his black snake, threw it into the wagon Ross was driving and said, "Mister, I don't think I'll need this any longer, so this is your boot." This was the end of a dream of raising beautiful horses in Nebraska. Ross rode his young saddle horse, Turk, until he died at a ripe old age. Ross never wrote to his wife about the trade for the mules, as they both had made great plans of raising beautiful horses. When Ross and Tommie met their wives and the babies at the depot at Willow Island, the first thing Addie noticed was the mules and she wanted to know where in the world Ross had gotten the mules, but Tommie had to tell her the story.

When Ross and Tommie's wives reached Nebraska about the middle of November, they both had homesteads and dugout houses ready to move into. The homesteads in the valley at this time had all been taken and the only way to get a homestead here in the valley was to buy a relinquishment.

Ike McNeal who came to Nebraska about 1880 and had gotten a homestead and tree claim five mile north of Willow Island was about to lose his tree claim, so Tommie Lemmon bought the relinquishment from McNeal for $150, and homesteaded it. Ross Kirkpatrick was able to obtain a homestead and tree claim just on top of the hill out of the valley about ten miles north of Cozad, or about a mile and a half north of what was afterwards known as Walnut Grove Church. He prospered and in a few years he built a large house on top of the hill that stood there overlooking the valley for about fifty-five years.

Thomas Lemmon lived on his homestead until January 1906. He sold out to a man by the name of Harms and moved to Elwood, Nebraska, and engaged in the Implement business for a year, sold out there and bought a half section four miles north of Cozad where he and his wife both lived until they died.

When Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon left Iowa, in the fall of 1882, they left all their close relatives behind, but within two or three years, Mr. Lemmon's two brothers, namely George and Henry Lemmon and their families emigrated to Nebraska. Also three of his sisters and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Hodson, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Shelly and Mr. and Mrs. George Bedell. George Lemmon bought a relinquishment and homesteaded a 160 acre farm about seven miles northwest of Cozad in 1884. Henry Lemmon, homesteaded a farm joining the Kirkpatrick farm on the west the same year. He was also able to get a tree claim on Stop Table about fifteen miles northwest of his homestead. Z. L. Hodson bought a farm four miles east of Gothenburg where he and Mrs. Hodson lived until their deaths. This farm in the year 1951 is owned by Mr. Hodson's son, Thomas A. Hodson. Mr. and Mrs. George Bedell located on a homestead and tree claim on Stop Table. The two quarter sections joined and made a fine farm. Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Shelly and family located on a farm about six miles northwest of Gothenburg.

Mrs. Ross Kirkpatrick came to live near a number of uncles, aunts and her grandmother Campbell after coming to Nebraska. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was the oldest daughter of Frank Campbell of Fairfield, Iowa. Frank owned a good farm and did not emigrate to Nebraska in 1880 with his brother and sisters, but for years until he became too feeble to travel, he formed the habit of visiting his brothers and sisters and his daughter every two years.

The Campbell families located north of Willow Island, in what has always been known as the Grand View neighborhood, came to Nebraska in about the year 1880. These two families who homesteaded in this locality were Bennit, George, and Onie Campbell and Clinton Ristine whose wife was a Campbell.

The community center was a sod house, located one mile north of what is now known as the Grand View Cemetery. Two churches were organized in this sod school house, namely the Methodist and Evangelical. The Methodist ministers in that day served many churches. At Grand View, they held church almost every Sunday. The Methodist minister would preach one Sunday and the Evangelical the next Sunday, and we all went to church every Sunday unless we were sick. We also had big tabernacle meetings about two every year. These were held under a big tent and some wonderful ministers were present at these meetings. One I remember was Elder Lemmon who came out from Lincoln and held tabernacle meetings at Grand View. Perhaps he was the father of the Lemmon family of Lincoln that has produced so many ministers. This family I suppose, is very distant relatives of the Lemmon families of Cozad. As I understand, their ancestors all came from England about two centuries ago and settled at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Isaac McNeal and his father John McNeal were homesteaders near Grand View. They emigrated from Beloit, Wisconsin in about 1880. Ike was a bachelor at that time, but married Dora Campbell daughter of Bennit Campbell about four or five years later. His father, John McNeal, will always be remembered by the children who grew up in that day, as the man with the loud voice. The writer grew up two miles South of Mr. McNeal and could always hear him call his hogs when the wind was in the north. He got lost one dark night going home from Willow Island and he called "Ikie, my son, Ikie, put a light in the window for your poor old father, he is lost." Well, Ike was too far away to be awakened from his sleep, but it was only a few minutes until he had awakened several of the neighbors who placed lights in their windows and he went to the nearest light and found where he was.

Walter H. Scott was another Grand View neighbor who homesteaded in about the year 1880. He emigrated from Canada with his wife and two step-children, Bob and Stella Snell. Bob was a homesteader and Stella married Warren Ristine. Mr. Scott was always an outstanding character having been in the English navy in his younger days. He raised two sons, Leonard and James Scott. The family all lived in or near Gothenburg until they died.

Andrew E. Anderson emigrated from southeastern Iowa in about the year 1880 and obtained a half section of land in the Grand View community. A few years later he married Posey Ristine, one of the older daughters of Clinton Ristine. He was always a great church man and community leader. In this year (1951) a son A. Lloyd Anderson lives near Gothenburg and another son, Dr. Arthur Anderson, has practiced medicine in Lexington for the past twenty years.

In the year 1880, the Moses Owens and Henry Wagoner families emigrated together from Indiana and took up homestead in the Grand View community. The Wagoner family consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagoner and three daughters, namely Sally, Clara and Mollie. There are no offsprings of this family now living in this part of the country in the year 1951. In the Owens family there were Mr. and Mrs. Moses Owens, Elbridge, Jennie, Lizzie and Lewis. The children in this family were all grown and had received their education in Indiana. Jennie and Lizzie both taught school for years. Jennie was elected county superintendent of school and served in that capacity for a couple of terms. Elbridge, or "Curly" as he was better known, and his brother, Lewis, were the first well makers in this part of the country. This family was a leader in the life of the community. Lewis is still living in Cozad at the time this history is being published.

The Sherman Wilson and George Stimpson families emigrated to this community in 1880 and homesteaded. Mr. Stimpson and Mrs. Wilson were brother and sister. Both of these families were always leaders in the church life of the community. Mr. Stimpson, a few years later, became an Evangelical minister and sold his homestead. The Wilsons had three daughters. One married Charles Golden of the family of early settlers, who settled north of Cozad. Another daughter married Charles Bassett, a member of a family of early settlers north of Cozad. After their marriage they homesteaded land in the Etna community north of Gothenburg. The other daughter married Dan Kring, a young school teacher, who taught school for a number of years in this locality. They also homesteaded land in the Etna community after their marriage. Mr. Kring's parents were early settlers east of Lexington. The Wilson family later raised Cecilia McKinney, a niece of the family, who married Walter Billeter of Cozad. Mrs. Dan Kring is the only member of the Wilson family who is now living in the year of 1951, and she lives at Cozad.

The Daggett and Vedder families emigrated from New York state in 1880, and located in this community. They were Dan Daggett and the Riley Vedder families. Bert Daggett, son of Wash Daggett, is the only one of his father's family now living in this locality in the year 1951. he lives in Gothenburg. Minnie Daggett Wisner, a daughter of Dan Daggett, took up the profession of teaching in early life and later taught in the Hastings and Omaha schools. She is living at this time in Gothenburg. The Vedder family consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Vedder and two daughters. One daughter died early in life and the other resides in Lincoln county.

W. A. Love and family, Dick Love, Isaac McNeal and two other families emigrated from Beloit, Wisconsin in the spring of 1880. W. A. Love and family located about seven miles northwest of Cozad. Dick and Ike McNeal located in the Grand View community. These two families only stayed a year or two and sold out and moved back to Wisconsin. A few years later Dick Love married Lura Lincoln who was an early homesteader about four miles northwest of Cozad and who later served Dawson County as Sheriff for a number of years. His son, George is now Postmaster at Lexington. Dick and Lura Love raised one child, Burr, who is still living on the old homestead where he was born.

Another family that always took an active interest in church and community activities in the early eighties was the Norsworthy families. Mr. Norsworthy had emigrated from Canada to Burt County about 1864. This family consisted of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Norsworthy, Henry, James, Minnie, Joseph, and George. The children were all grown and had received most of their education in Burt Co. Henry and George taught school for a few years. A few years later Minnie became the wife of Henry Hyde who had come here to bore deep wells. Mr. Hyde was the first man in this locality who was successful in drilling deep wells. Joseph met an accidental death a few years later while hunting. The rest of the family lived in Gothenburg until they died. Henry, the oldest, died in 1946 at age 85. Horse racing was a great sport for the early settlers. W. T. Norsworthy raised race horses and engaged in horse racing as long as he lived. There was a race track in every town in the county at that time.

Peter S. Hammond emigrated from Indiana in the year 1880 and obtained three quarter sections of land in the Grand View community and engaged in raising sheep. He and Mrs. Hammond never had any children of their own but raised two, namely Anna Promberg and Arthur Evans. They were members of the Evangelical Church and it was on their land that the Grand View Evangelical Church was built in about the year 1890. This church was one half mile north of the old Grand View school house.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sage, a sister of Grandmother Campbell, also lived on the homestead of Miss Onie Campbell ion a separate sod house. The only offsprings in 1951 of the Sage family living near Cozad is the Eli Allen family.

In the year 1880, a number of German families emigrated from Illinois and located in the Grand View Community and organized the first Lutheran church in this part of the country. There were three families by the name of Aden. There were two George Adens who were cousins, one George was a big man, the other a little man, so they always went by Big George and Little George Adin. Big George had a brother, John whose homestead was less than a mile north of Grand View school house. Frank Kaiser, who was a brother of Mrs. Big George Aden, and a sister, Mrs. Heidebrink and her husband and children, all settled in this neighborhood in 1880. Also the Rev. Wiederanders and family settled on land two miles west of Grand View. It was on this farm that the first Lutheran church was built, and to their religious beliefs, and all prospered. They were prolific. At the present time of 1951, there are more taxpayers by the name of Aden in Dawson County than by any other name unless it is Block. In the early eighties a man by the name of Block purchased a quarter section east of Grand View Cemetery. This was all the land he needed as he had but five sons, namely, John, Martin, Ulfert, Recus and George. George was the brother that settled on the farm near they first Lutheran church.

Henry H. Franzen, another young German, settled in the Grand View neighborhood in the early eighties, and is the only early settler left in 1951. He now lives in Gothenburg.

Four brothers emigrated from Illinois in the early eighties and located in the Grand View neighborhood, namely Dick and Anton Jenkins, and Hillert and Henry Geiken. The family name was Geiken, but Dick and Anton had changed their name to Jenkins before they came to Nebraska.

Mr. and Mrs. Gottlob Ballmer, five sons and three daughters, emigrated from Ohio in 1880, and settled on a half section two miles west of Grand View. Mr. and Mrs. Ballmer were born and raised in Switzerland and the Ballmer family farmed for a number of years with oxen. The Ballmer family withe the two Brestle families organized the first Presbyterian church in this locality.

William and Chris Brestle were brothers and located in this locality in 1880.

The Harkness family emigrated directly from Ireland in about the year 1880 on land they bought. They emigrated here from Stromsburg, Nebraska. Two of the three children of the Isaacson family are living in Gothenburg in 1951 (when this was written).

B. R. Barton, father of Mrs. Thomas Lemmon, with his sons David (called Charles and wife and son emigrated from Iowa in the fall of 1885 and bought a relinquishment of a man named George Tompkins. Mr. Barton homesteaded this land and lived on it until he proved up, and then sold the land to Younzer. His son, Dick never married and taught school in Nebraska for a number of years and then went to Iowa and completed his education. He died in 1948 at 80 years of age. Charles lived on his father's farm until 1891. He made enough money in Nebraska to return to Iowa and buy a farm.

Sing School was much enjoyed by the young folks during the winter seasons on the farm, and Charles Barton was their instructor for a number of winters at the Grand View school house. Mr. Barton always enjoyed telling in later years about the big crop of corn he raised in 1886 and selling it for eight cents a bushel. During World War I, he learned that one of his grandsons was selling his corn for $2.08 per bushel and asked if he might ride to town on this high priced corn. He got a kick in telling friends he met that day that he had ridden to town on a load of corn that sold for just $2.00 more per bushel than the first crop of corn he had raised in Nebraska.

George Stonecypher, his wife, daughter Ida and son Edgar, emigrated from Indiana in 1880 and homesteaded about the best farm in this locality. Mr. Stonecypher was a very religious man and was one of the organizers of the first Methodist Churches in this locality. he really lived a Christian life and loved his neighbor as himself. His religion always made him happy. He was what the old timers called a shouting Methodist, and was always very regular and active in the church life of the community. His daughter Ida married and set on a homestead near Paxton. Edgar was the first person of this locality to seek a college education.

In the early eighties, three young men of German descent emigrated from Illinois who had married sisters by the name of Franzen, and who had a brother, Harm Franzen who located here at the same time. These young men married to the Franzen sisters were namely, John Ostendorf, Charles Martens and George Block. Their farms were all located on the section just east of Grand View cemetery, the other quarter was owned by the father of these sisters, but he never made his home here. he was well known by the early settlers as he and his wife made frequent visits here. These families lived in this community until they died.

The parties who settled on the section just south of Grand View cemetery in the early eighties were the Rosendahl family, Pierson family, Edson family and William Green. Mr. Green was a single man and lived in this community for years, then moved back to his former state of Iowa. Mr. Rosendahl and wife raised several children and lived in this community until they died. They have two sons still living on Gothenburg in 1951, namely Garret and Folly. The Pierson and Edson families sold their farms to O.P. Green, after living on them for twenty years or more. The Edson Family had one son, Oscar, who was a studious chap and probably was the firs young person raised in this community to graduate from the State University. He is now and has been for years, one of the leading educators of the state.

Most of the people who settled here in the early eighties prospered and raised fairly good crops, after the drought and grasshopper years in this country, until the year 1893, which is the first dry year of the nineties. In 1894, there was practically nothing raised and farmers had to dispose of their livestock. In a great man instances, they were practically given away, as they were so cheap. In the year 1895, there was enough feed raised to fee all the livestock remaining in the country. The remainder of the nineties were fairly good years and people prospered again. After two years of crop failures, in the fall of 1894, the Gothenburg Light and Power Co. started to dig the first irrigation canal. A man with a team drew $2.00 a day; if he owned a slip or scraper, $2.15. A single man working without a team drew $1.00. A great deal of the grad work was don with a horse drawn elevator grader, which took sixteen horses to pull. Ten head of horses were driven in front of the grader and six behind on a push cart. Tom and George Lemmon did most of the grade work with their sixteen head of horses. The company furnished Jack Brestle the grader to operate. The company had a big team of black horses that Jack kept as a spare team to use when one of the Lemmon Brothers teams played out. This canal was completed in 1895. The Lemmon brothers received $1.50 per team and $1.50 for each of themselves per day. The Cozad canal was dug the same year and about the same wages were paid for labor on the ditch.

In 1895, when a great many early settlers who had dried out for two years were moving back to their home states where it rained, Oliver P. Greene bought his brother's farm just south of the Grand View cemetery and moved to this farm. Coming from a part of Iowa where it rained too much, Mr. Greene got ague so bad that he was getting to the place where he was going to get out and leave his farm in Iowa and go to a place where it never rained. Bill told him he had better buy his farm in Nebraska, as it hadn't rained there for two years and that is what he did and never shook with ague again after moving to Nebraska. When Mr. Greene got ready to plant corn that spring, he found no one had raised corn since 1892.

Tom Lemmon was the only man in the neighborhood who had any corn fit for seed. He had a large crib of corn he had raised in 1892 and he let Mr. Greene pick his seed from this crib. On coming to Nebraska Mr. Greene had kept his farm in Iowa until he found out whether he would starve in Nebraska. Well, Mr. O.P. Greene, his wife and family namely, John W., Esther, Agnes, Edith and Midge never went hungry in Nebraska. On the other hand, they became wealthy. In a few years after locating on the 160 acre farm just south of Grand View cemetery, they bought what was then known as the Pierson and Edson farms on the same section, three of the best quarter sections in the valley. They were not worth much at the time, but in 1951 they would sell any day for over $300 per acre. They also invested in more land and real estate later on and at Mr. Greene's death he was considered one of the wealthiest men that settled in this community. The Greene family was always busy and very industrious but never too busy to be friendly and neighborly. The young people in this community that grew up at the time the Greene children were at home, have never forgotten lovely parties and other entertainment furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Greene in their home. At this time, there are but two of the O.P. Greene children now living, namely, Mrs. Frank Wickstrom and Mrs. Dan Kinion, probably known as Edith and Midge to some of us. John died in 1950. He was considered one of the most prosperous and wealthy men in Gothenburg, and also one of the most generous.

The John Hunnel family emigrated from Illinois in 1880 and located on a homestead near Grand View. This was a large family but none of this family has lived in this locality for a number of years.

James Shelley, a brother of Mrs. Bennet Campbell, located on the north east quarter of the section the old Grand View school house was located in 1830. In the early nineties he sold his farm eighty to John Aden and the other eighty acres to Isaac McNeal. Mr. Schelley then moved away but afterwards moved back to Gothenburg where he died at a very old age. As I understand, one of his sons is living in Gothenburg and his oldest daughter, Calra or Mrs. Alex McKin, who lived most of her life in Gothenburg before moving to Denver.

in the early eighties very few settlers in the Grand View community lived in a frame house, and very few had buggies. The popular vehicle was the lumber wagon if you took your family. If you went alone, you rode horseback. A few of the ladies had side saddles and rode horseback, but that required a gentle horse. A few farmers were using oxen to do their farm work, but most of them had horses. A great many emigrants at that time were driving oxen. In 1882 the popular price of land was $5,.00 per acre. The railroad land was mostly bought by speculators from the east for $3.00 per acre and sold for ten dollars and up in later years. Most of all these settlers made a pretty good living and many of those who engaged in raising livestock made money until the drought which started in 1893 and lasted until 1896. People in that day were friendly and neighborly. If anyone stopped that was hungry, you invited them to eat at the family table. If his team was tired, you kept them overnight.

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Obituary; Cozad Local; 16 January 1920

Irenious Roscoe Kirkpatrick was born on June 23, 1855 at New London Henry County, Iowa, and departed this life at his home nine miles north of Cozad, Nebraska on January 7, 1920 at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 14 days.

On September 6, 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Addie Campbell of Fairfield, Iowa and to this union five children were born. The following named survive their father, John Kirkpatrick of Englewood, Colorado, Orvil (sic) of Lewellen, Neb., Mrs. Bertha Klein of Callaway, Neb., and Mrs. Myrtle Anderson of Cozad, Neb. One son, Verne, preceeded the father to the future life in 1904.

In the year 1882 the family moved to Dawson County, NE and settled on the homestead on which Mr. Kirkpatrick continued to reside until his death.

In the year 1882, the subject of this sketch united with the Methodist Episcopal church, devoting much time and giving considerable money toward its support. His faith in God never wavered and he died in that fine hope of immortality, which marks every devoted life. He was very patient during his hours of suffering, which were long and many.

He is mourned by his faithful wife, two sons and two daughters, one brother and two sisters, besides many other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were in charge of the Masonic order being beautifully conducted by the Master of the Lodge, Mr. Frank Johnson, assisted by the brethren. Rev. K. H. Clifton of the Cozad Methodist church, delivered a short sermon from Ecclesiastes 12:5.

The services were largely attended by friends and neighbors. Burial was made in the Walnut Grove cemetery.

Notes for Addie Florence Campbell:

Newspaper, Cozad Local, Tues, April 18, 1939, page 5 col. 4-6.

Mrs. Addie Kirkpatrick

Addie Florence Kirkpatrick was born September 7, 1960 at Fairfield, Iowa and departed this life April 13, 1939 at her home nine miles north of Cozad, at the age of 78 years 7 months and 6 days. On September 6, 1877, she was united in married to Irenious Roscoe Kirkpatrick of Fairfield, Iowa, and to this union were born five children: three sons and two daughters. Two sons, Orvil and Verne, preceded their mother in death and the husband and father, I.R. Kirkpatrick, passed away January 1920.

Mrs. Kirkpatrick was converted at the Chapel church near Fairfield, Iowa and remained a faithful and devoted believer to the end. On moving to Cozad Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick brought their church letters and were instrumental in helping to organize the Walnut Grove church where Mrs. Kirkpatrick was affectionally know as "Grandma Kirkpatrick."

This good woman leaves to mourn her loss one son, John of Laramie, Wyo., two daughters Mrs. Bertha Klein of Callaway and Mrs. Alfred Anderson of Cozad: one sister, Estella Ramsey of Fairfield, Iowa, two sisters-in-law Effie Campbell of Richland, Iowa and Mary Crumley of California, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of loving friends and neighbors.

Mrs. Kirkpatrick had been in poor health for some time and had failed rapidly since the death of her son, Orvil, on July 28, 1938. Orvil had made his home with his mother for the past thirteen years, caring for her in her declining years and rendering the many little acts of kindness that helped to brighten the days. Her loneliness since his death has been hard to bear and grandma Kirkpatrick, so patient in her suffering was glad to go--happy to be with her Savior and those waiting in the Home where there will be no more tears or sorrow.

Funeral services were held in the Walnut Grove church Sunday afternoon, Rev. George Alond officiating. A large number of friends and neighbors in attendance and the lovely floral tributes here their testimony to the love and affection with which Mrs. Kirkpatrick was regarded by all. Interment was in the Walnut Grove cemetery.--Contributed.

On the U. S. Census of 1880 Addy and Roscoe appear in Black Hawk, Jefferson County, Iowa. His occupation is farmer. They have no children at this time.

On the 1900 U. S. Census I. R., Ada, Orvill, Bertha, Myrtle, J. E., and V. W. are at the Blaine Precinct, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

Children of Irenious Kirkpatrick and Addie Campbell are:

4 i. Orville Hale Kirkpatrick, born 31 Mar 1881 in Henry Co., Iowa; died 28 Jul 1938 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska; married Lillian Belle Garner 22 Mar 1905 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.

ii. Myrtle Rachel Kirkpatrick⁶⁵, born 08 May 1885 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁶⁶; died 24 Apr 1950 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁶⁷; married Alfred Peter Anderson 02 Nov 1904 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska^67,68; born 16 Mar 1884 in Hickory Co., Missouri^69,70,71; died 19 Jan 1958 in Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska^72,73.

Notes for Alfred Peter Anderson:

On the U. S. Census of 1930 Alfred, Myrtle, Archie and Florence Anderson appear at Gillan, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

Unknown newspaper obituary: Alfred P. Anderson was born March 16, 1884 in Hickory County, Missouri, to Peter and Anna Anderson. He passed way in Omaha, January 19th at the age of 73 years and 10 months. He was one of nine children, six boys and three girls. He came to this community when he was only nine years old, coming with his parents all the way in a covered wagon. This was in the year 1892. his occupation was farming. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Racheal Kirkpatrick, November 2, 1904. To this union two children were born, a son, Archie Anderson at home, and a daughter, Florence who is now Mrs. Don Schmeeckle of Cozad. His wife preceded him in death in 1950. Three brothers and one sister have also preceded him in death. Members of his family who mourn his death are his son Archie and daughter Florence, two brothers Oscar and harry of Powell, Wyoming, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bloom of Powell, Wyoming and Mrs. Mary Cline of Hemet, California; and four grandchildren. He was baptized when a child and was a charter member of the Walnut Grove Methodist Church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Methodist Church in Cozad. He is remembered by his loved ones and friends as being considerate and thoughtful of others. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Cozad, on Wednesday, January 22, with Reverend Mye O. Bond officiating. Music was furnished by Joe Hiltne, Don Maline, Robert Atchison and Glendon Maline, accompanied by Mrs. Emil Barta at the organ. Pallbearers were M. U. Black, Floyd Groenewold, William Lauer, Lester Adle, Recus Block and Howard Benjamin. Interment was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Marriage Notes for Myrtle Kirkpatrick and Alfred Anderson:

Ceremony was at the bride's home. Witnesses were Orville Kirkpatrick and his wife Lillie Garner Kirkpatrick.

iii. Bertha Mary Kirkpatrick⁷⁴, born 08 May 1885 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁷⁵; died 04 Oct 1964 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁷⁵; married Louis Henry Klein 25 Nov 1903 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska^75,76; born 09 May 1883 in Lancaster, Grant Co., Wisconsin⁷⁷; died 20 Aug 1969 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁷⁸.

Notes for Louis Henry Klein:

On the 1910 Census of Gaslin, Lincoln Co., Nebraska Lewis Klein appears with his wife Bertha and daughter Blanche. Lewis and Bertha have been married 6 years. Bertha is the mother of one. Lewis is a farmer.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Delight, Custer Co., Nebraska, Louis H. Klein appears with his wife Bertha M. and children Blanche M., F. Elmer, and Wayne. Louis is a farmer.

On the U. S. Census of 1930 for Delight, Custer Co., Nebraska, Lewis K. Klein appears with wife Bertha M. and son Wayne T.

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Klein, Louis

Birth date: 9 May 1883

Death date: Aug 1969

Social Security #: 551-34-7783

Last residence: NE 69138

State of issue: CA

Marriage Notes for Bertha Kirkpatrick and Louis Klein:

Certificate of marriage states they were married at the home of the bride. Witnesses were George Klein, Ross Kirkpatrick. and A. M. Carpenter. At the time of the marriage they were both living at Level, NE.

iv. John Ellsworth Kirkpatrick⁷⁹, born 25 Jun 1891 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁸⁰; died 27 Aug 1953 in Railroad Crossing North of Denver, Colorado^81,82; married Hattie May Jenkins 24 Oct 1909 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska^83,84; born 03 Mar 1889 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁸⁵; died 14 Sep 1959 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co., Colorado^85,86.

Notes for John Ellsworth Kirkpatrick:

On the U. S. Census 1930 of Laramie, Albany Co., Wyoming he is listed with the last name Elsie. He changed his name when another John Kirkpatrick was working for the same railroad. John is with his wife Hattie, son Loyd and daughter Eva Mae. Their oldest daughter Dorothy is in the same town with her husband Gustaf Carlson.

John was a train engineer killed in train accident near Denver in 1953 from copy of train wreck photo given to us by Eileen Martensen.

John changed their last name to Elsie because of another person working for the railroad with the same name.

Notes for Hattie May Jenkins:

Hattie was Jewish as stated by her daughter, Dorothy Violet Carlson. Dorothy herself spoke of going to Temple in the Denver, Colorado area.

Marriage Notes for John Kirkpatrick and Hattie Jenkins:

Certificate of marriage shows they were married at Anton Jenkins' home by J. Walter Morris, minister. Witnesses were R. P. Anderson and L. H. Klein (Louis Henry Klein].

v. Verne Whitfield Kirkpatrick⁸⁷, born 22 Nov 1892 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁸⁸; died 27 Feb 1904 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska⁸⁸

10. Robert B. Garner⁸⁹, born Apr 1845 in Hancock Co., Illinois⁹⁰; died 05 Feb 1885 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri⁹¹. He was the son of 20. John Stout Garner and 21. Elizabeth Atherton. He married 11. Eliza Jane Wine 25 Aug 1867 in Bates Co., Missouri⁹².

11. Eliza Jane Wine⁹³, born Jun 1850 in Bates Co., Missouri⁹⁴; died 06 May 1883 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri⁹⁵. She was the daughter of 22. Linzy Wine and 23. Cyrena Ankrom.

Notes for Robert B. Garner:

Robert was born in April 1845 and orphaned at a young age. He enlisted in the Union Army from Illinois (Hancock County, Illinois) in the Civil War. He was in Company K, 47th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded at Vicksburg, MS on 22nd May 1863 with a 58 cal. musket ball to the left thigh. He was hospitalized for about 5 months and was found to not be fit for further military service and received a Disability Discharge on the 8th of October 1863 at St. Louis, MO. He returned home to live with his sister, Margaret S. (Garner) McCance in Toulon, Illinois. He received a disability pension based on his wounds and was able to regain his health and strength, so much so, that he then Re-Enlisted into the Union Army, this time in Company C, 3rd Illinois Cavalry on 21st February 1864 at Springfield, Illinois. He enlisted for a three year period. He was captured near Lawrenceburg, Tennessee while on a probing patrol on 23 November 1864. He was a incarcerated as a prisoner at the POW Camp at Ft. Sumter, Andersonville, Georgia. Robert was released as a POW at Vicksburg, Mississippi on 16 April 1865 (1 year 11 months after he had been wounded at the battle of Vicksburg). He was then sent to Benton Barracks near St. Louis, Missouri for discharging. We have a copy of his pension file which shows more fully his service.

After leaving military service he worked in Bates County, MO. He met his wife Eliza and married in 1867. They moved to Putnam County, MO in 1873.

On the U. S. Census of 1880 Robert, Louisa, Mary J. and James L. appear in Sherman, Putnam County, Missouri. His occupation was farmer.

Robert's death notice in the Unionville Republican, no date, GARNER--Feb. 5th. Robert Garner, of Union, of consumption, aged 40 years.

Notes for Eliza Jane Wine:

From the Unionville Reporter, Unionville, Missouri May 10, 1883: Mrs. Robert Garner, the lady who was so horribly burned a short time ago, at her home near Union Church, died on Sunday last. For nearly three weeks she suffered untold agonies, and yet during all this time not a word of complaint passed her lips, but with courage and fortitude that was remarkable she endured her suffering as only a brave woman could. The case is a pecurliarly sad one, which has called forth the heartiest sympathy and aid of the good people in the vicinity of Union Church, and we doubt if there ever assembled in this county a more sincerely sympathetic audience that that which met at the Union Church on Monday last to pay the last sad rites over her remains, and consign them to their last earthly resting place. She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her untimely death, who will soon remove to Cass county, Mo., to reside with a sister of Mr. Garner's.

[The sister mentioned was Margaret McCance and the family did not move to Cass Co., MO, they lived at Unionville even after Robert's death in 1885].

Children of Robert Garner and Eliza Wine are:

i. Mary Jane "Jennie" Garner⁹⁶, born 17 Sep 1869 in Bates Co., Missouri⁹⁷; died 28 Feb 1956 in Enid, Garfield Co., Oklahoma^98,99; married William Sherman"Will" Michael 27 Oct 1889 in Wayne Co., Iowa^100,101; born 22 Sep 1866 in Andelusia, Rock Island Co., Illinois¹⁰²; died 13 Nov 1958 in Enid, Garfield Co., Oklahoma¹⁰².

Notes for Mary Jane "Jennie" Garner:

Notes for William Sherman"Will" Michael:

This family appears on the U. S. Census of 1900 Dingo Township, Grant Co., Oklahoma Territory. William S. Michael, Mary J., Edgar W., Edwin J., and James O. William's occupation is farmer.

ii. James Linzy Garner¹⁰³, born 28 May 1871 in Bates Co., Missouri¹⁰⁴; died 26 Mar 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California^105,106

Notes for James Linzy Garner:

Family stories said James went to Alaska during the gold rush years. He appears on the 1920 U. S. census of Juneau, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory, ED 15, page 11B. His address was on Lower Front Street. Unable to read any other information because the census is too faint.

James is head of household on 1930 Census of Eureka, Humboldt Co., California with his sister Lily and neice Jennie Kirkpatrick. James' works for the railroad unable to read the trade column. Lily Garner Kirkpatrick is working as a housekeeper for a private family. Lily is listed as widowed.

Death certificate states place of residence 213 West 116th Place, Los Angeles, California. Lived in community 7 years, in California 22 years. Usual Occupation Train Man, R.R. retired, Santa Fe. Father Robert Garner, Mother Ann Wine. His birth place and parents listed as Missouri. Informant: Mrs. Grace Morgan. Grace Garner Morgan, daughter of Ira Pason Garner, who was the son of Henry. Henry was a brother of James' father Robert.

Henry brothers Robert

Ira Pason cousins James L.

Grace

8-15-2000 called Forest Lawn Cemetery in California. He is buried in space 4 lot 5009, Sunrise Slope. Buried next to him is Karl Massingill who died 7-23-1937.

5 iii. Lillian Belle Garner, born 01 Mar 1881 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri; died 29 Aug 1954 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., California; married Orville Hale Kirkpatrick 22 Mar 1905 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.

12. Isaac D. Johnston^107,108, born 14 May 1865 in Perry Co., Kentucky^109,110; died 17 Dec 1897 in Perry Co., Kentucky¹¹⁰. He was the son of 24. Rev. Granville Johnston and 25. Malinda "Linda" Deaton. He married 13. Martha Johnston Abt. 1886.

13. Martha Johnston¹¹¹, born 17 Nov 1869 in Kentucky^111,112; died 15 Jan 1905 in Perry Co., Kentucky^113,114. She was the daughter of 26. John T. Johnston and 27. Polly Amis.

Notes for Martha Johnston:

The records of the National Archives and Records Service, the Library of Congress and the United States Postal Services show that a Martha Johnson (without "t") was appointed postmaster at Hazard, Perry County, KY on Oct. 21, 1897. Her name was changed by marriage to Martha Stacy on August 12, 1898. She served until the appointment of her successor on January 23, 1903. The United States Official Registers show that for 1899 her salary was $228.98, and for 1901 her salary was $285.59. Researched by A. Hecht, PO Box 4324, Takoma Park, MD 20912, Oct. 1981.

This is also in the book, Perry County Kentucky A History by Hazard Chapter of the DAR. Page 264.

Even though Martha remarried after I.D.'s death, she is buried next to him and with the name Johnston.

Children of Isaac Johnston and Martha Johnston are:

i. Myrtle Johnston¹¹⁵, born Oct 1887 in Perry Co., Kentucky^116,117; died Sep 1928 in Utah¹¹⁸; married Jasper Baker 12 Dec 1907 in Fariston, Laurel Co., Kentucky¹¹⁹; born 21 Aug 1883 in Perry Co., Kentucky^120,121; died 14 Sep 1970 in Fayette, Sanpete Co., Utah^122,123,124.

Notes for Jasper Baker:

The World War I draft registration of Jasper Baker show he was working for the L & N Railroad Company at Hazard, Perry Co., Kentucky. Next of kin was Myrtle Baker.

On the 1920 U. S. Census Precinct 10 Hazard City, Perry Co., Kentucky Jasper Baker appears with his wife Myrtle and children Roscoe, Ruth and Mildred. Jasper's occupation is unable to be read but works for the railroad. ED100, Page 14B. Taken the 8th & 9th of January.

On the 1930 U. S. Census Fayette, Sanpete Co., Utah, Jasper Baker appears with his children Ruth age 19, Roscoe age 21 and Mildred age 12. Jasper lists his marital status as married and having married at age 24. Jasper is a caretaker doing groundskeeping. Roscoe is a laborer in a gas works. Gas works is a guess as the entry is very hard to read.

6 ii. Roscoe Conklin Johnston, born 19 Sep 1891 in Hazard, Perry Co., Kentucky; died 14 Apr 1945 in Hanford, Kings Co., California; married Alva Dessie Cowan 22 Dec 1918 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma.

14. Robert Franklin Cowan¹²⁵, born 23 Dec 1872 in Ludwig, Johnson Co., Arkansas¹²⁵; died 08 Oct 1948 in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma¹²⁶. He was the son of 28. Stephen Cowan and 29. Elizabeth Long. He married 15. Norma Temple Porter 01 Jan 1899 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas^127,128.

15. Norma Temple Porter¹²⁹, born 05 Jan 1878 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas¹³⁰; died 13 Dec 1968 in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma¹³¹. She was the daughter of 30. William Hartle Porter and 31. Mary M. Temple.

Notes for Robert Franklin Cowan:

On the 1920 Census of McKey, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma Robert F. Cowan appears with his wife Norma, and children Nolan T., Mollie E., Roy L and Fannie. Robert's occupation is farmer. Their daughter Alva appears in the household listed after them with her husband Roscoe C. Johnson.

On the 1930 Census of Vian, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma R. Franklin and Norma Cowan appear.

Notes for Norma Temple Porter:

Social Security Number 448-50-5838.

At the time of her father's death in 1938 she was living at Vian, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma.

Children of Robert Cowan and Norma Porter are:

i. Ira Otis Cowan¹³², born 16 May 1900 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas¹³³; died 02 Jun 1900 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas¹³⁴

7 ii. Alva Dessie Cowan, born 04 Mar 1902 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma; died 08 May 1990 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado; married (1) Roscoe Conklin Johnston 22 Dec 1918 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma; married (2) Edwin Milton Martin 02 Aug 1944 in Ukiah, Mendocino Co., California.

iii. Nolan Temple Cowan¹³⁵, born 06 Jan 1904 in Cabin Creek, Arkansas¹³⁶; died 01 Jan 1964 in Hanford, Kings Co., California¹³⁷; married Bertha Brackett 17 Jul 1926 in Oklahoma¹³⁸; born 07 Aug 1911 in Oklahoma^138,139; died 28 Dec 1969 in Hanford, Kings Co., California¹⁴⁰.

Notes for Nolan Temple Cowan:

On the 1930 Census of Verdigris, Rogers Co., (Dist. 21) Oklahoma Nolan appears with his wife Bertha and son Calvin.

iv. Mallie Elizabeth Cowan¹⁴¹, born 26 Oct 1905 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma^142,142; died 19 Apr 2000 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico¹⁴³; married Louis Jumper 21 Sep 1925 in Oklahoma¹⁴⁴; born 23 Aug 1905¹⁴⁵; died May 1984 in Los Lunas, Valencia Co., New Mexico¹⁴⁵.

Notes for Mallie Elizabeth Cowan:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Chanute, Neosho Co., Oklahoma Louis C. Jumper appears with wife Mallie and children Juanita and Maxine.

Mallie Cowan Jumper was living at 7900 Constitution NE, Manor Care Camino Vista, Albuquerque, NM 87110 as of 1997 in the probate will of Frances Cowan Dupier.

Mallie E. Jumper, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2000. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Albuquerque. Mallie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis in 1984; two daughters, Brenda Jumper in 1985 and Norma Sue in 1938. She is survived by her loving daughters, Juanita Baker and her husband, Fredrick of Nov, MI, Maxine Parrish and her husband, James of Albuquerque; her sons, Jack and his wife, Kelly of Phoenix, AZ, Louis Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Pinok, AZ, and Jerry and his wife, Janie of Seneca, MO; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Romero Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Terrace Grove Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.

Albuquerque Journal, April 22, 2000.

Notes for Louis Jumper:

On the U. S. Census of Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas Louis C. Jumper appears with wife Mallie, and daughters Juanita and Maxine.

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from A through L, Date of Import: 1 Apr 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.4.121425.187]

Individual: Jumper, Louis

Birth date: 23 Aug 1905

Death date: May 1984

Social Security #: 444-03-4888

Last residence: NM 87031

State of issue: OK

v. Leroy L. Cowan¹⁴⁶, born 23 Sep 1908 in Salisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma¹⁴⁷; died 06 May 1979 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri¹⁴⁸; married LeEtta Frisbie Weil 12 Jan 1930 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas¹⁴⁹; born 02 Sep 1911 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas^150,151; died Jul 1989 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas¹⁵².

Notes for Leroy L. Cowan:

On the 1930 Census of Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas Dist. 10, Roy Cowan appears as roomer, single and working as lineman for Empire Gas Co. He is in the household of his sister Frances whose nickname was Fannie listed as Annie and her husband Thomas Garrett.

Notes for LeEtta Frisbie Weil:

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from A through L, Date of Import: 8 Mar 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.4.51020.120]

Individual: Cowan, Leetta

Birth date: 2 Sep 1911

Death date: Jul 1989

Social Security #: 509-05-7721

Last residence: 66720

State of issue: KS

vi. Frances Irene Cowan¹⁵³, born 14 Sep 1911 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma¹⁵³; died 17 Sep 1997 in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma¹⁵⁴; married (1) Thomas Garrett 31 Aug 1929 in Gore, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma; born 1902 in Arkansas¹⁵⁵; died Unknown; married (2) Joe Dupier 08 Nov 1946 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California¹⁵⁶; born 10 Dec 1911¹⁵⁷; died Jan 1983 in Henreyetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma¹⁵⁷.

Notes for Frances Irene Cowan:

On the 1930 Census Frances was listed as Annie (nickname was Fannie) with her husband Thomas Garrett and brother Roy Cowan. She was living at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.

Generation No. 5

16. James Whitfield Kirkpatrick¹⁵⁸, born 30 Jul 1833 in Morgan Co., Illinois¹⁵⁸; died 19 Apr 1883 in Black Hawk, Jefferson Co., Iowa¹⁵⁹. He was the son of 32. Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick and 33. Celia Ison New. He married 17. Rachel Jane Burge 07 Sep 1854 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa^159,160.

17. Rachel Jane Burge¹⁶¹, born 14 Jun 1838 in Henry Co., Iowa¹⁶¹; died 10 Jan 1916 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California¹⁶². She was the daughter of 34. Jacob Burge and 35. Rachel Neal.

Notes for James Whitfield Kirkpatrick:

James Whitfield Kirkpatrick was born in Morgan County, Illinois, 30 July 1833. He died in Blackhawk Township, Jefferson County, Iowa, near Baker on 19 April 1883. He married Rachel Jane Burge, daughter of Jacob and Rachel (Neal) Burge, 7 September 1854, at New London, Henry County, Iowa. Rachel's parents were Jacob, born in Pennsylvania, and Rachel Neal, born Perry County, Ohio. They came to Iowa with an ox team and settled in Henry County, 1 May 1835. Jacob Burge died 24 August 1876 in Henry County. Rachel was born in Iowa, 14 June 1838, and died 10 January 1916 in Los Angeles County, California, near Lancaster. She is buried in Fairfield, Iowa. She had lived more than 14 years in California at the time of her death.

James Whitfield served with the Union Army during the Civil War. He enlisted at New London, Henry County, Iowa, and was mustered into service for a three year enlistment at Mount Pleasant, 14 August 1862. He served apparently in a regimental band until 16 June 1865. At the time of his enlistment in Company K, 25th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, he was described as having blue eyes, light hair, fair skin and stood 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He was a farmer. He was mustered out at Washington, D.C. in 1865 as a private. He received a pension for this service and the pension was continued to his widow.

James Whitfield left a will dated 2 June 1882. In it he named his wife Rachel as sole heir and as administratrix. The will was witnessed by John Quakenbush and Joseph Francis Kirkpatrick, James Whitfield's brother.

There were seven (7) children born of the marriage.

We have the will and probate records of James Whitfield Kirkpatrick and biographical sketch of him as done by Don Fry. Mr. Fry's account of Whitfield's Civil War Service is lengthy so this will be a shortened version.

Whitfield joined Company K of the Twenty-fifth Iowa Infantry Regiment, commanded by Col George A. Stone. Whitfield enlisted August 14, 1862 and mustered with the rest of the regiment on Sept. 10, 1862 at Camp McKean near Mount Pleasant, IA.

The distances they walked are astonishing. From Memphis to Chattanooga they walked about 400 miles. From Chattanooga to Atlanta they walked 387 miles, and during the campaign in North and South Carolina they marched 485 miles, according to official reports. Whitfield Kirkpatrick was one of the fortunate ones who survived the entire experience. He mustered out on June 6, 1865 in Washington, D.C. and was transported to Davenport, Iowa.

Whitfield and his wife Rachel moved from Henry County to Jefferson County, Iowa and had four more children after the war: Emma, who died at the age of four, Nancy Louisa, Celia Mary and a son, Francis Asbury.

In 1879 Whitfield applied for a pension based on his service and his widow, Rachel Jane collected a pension beginning in 1884, a year after his death at the age of 49. The cause of his death is not recorded, but the rigors of the three year campaign may have shortened his life. Rachel died in 1916 in California at the home of her daughter, Mary Celia Kirkpatrick Crumly, still receiving the widow's pension. Both James Whitfield and Rachel are buried in the McDowell Cemetery, Penn Township, Jefferson County, IA.

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Notes for Rachel Jane Burge:

On the 1880 U. S. Census Rachel and her husband, James appear on Black Hawk, Jefferson Co., Iowa Page 299B with their children Jacob D., Nancy L., Celia M. and Francis A. Kirkpatrick.

On the 1900 U. S. Census Rachel is in the household of her daughter Louisa Gonder at Penn, Jefferson County, Iowa. Rachel is listed as the mother of 8, 6 of which are still living. Rachel is listed as a widow and occupation as milliner.

Children of James Kirkpatrick and Rachel Burge are:

8 i. Irenious Roscoe "Ross" Kirkpatrick, born 23 Jun 1855 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa; died 07 Jan 1920 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska; married Addie Florence Campbell 06 Sep 1877 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.

ii. Jacob "Jake" Dean Kirkpatrick¹⁶², born 03 Aug 1856 in Goodhue Co., Minnesota¹⁶²; died 03 Dec 1931 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., California^163,164,165; married Anna Jane Orr 01 Jan 1882 in Blackhawk Township, Jefferson Co., Iowa; born 11 Aug 1861 in Harrisburg, Perry Co., Pennsylvania¹⁶⁶; died 17 Feb 1926 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., California^167,168,169.

Notes for Jacob "Jake" Dean Kirkpatrick:

Jacob Dean Kirkpatrick was the second child of James Whitfield and Rachel (Burge) Kirkpatrick. He was born 3 August 1856 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. On 1 January 1882 he married Anna J. Orr in Black Hawk township, Jefferson County, Iowa. She was the daughter of James and Eleanor (McCutchen) Orr and was born 11 August 1861 near Harrisburg in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Her parents were natives of County Tyrone in Ireland. Kirkpatrick was a farmer at the time of his marriage.

In 1892 the family removed to California and settled in Ontario, San Bernardino County. There Jacob bought a dairy ranch of thirty acres which he operated for nearly thirty years. Jacob served for a number of years as a Superintendent of Streets in Ontario, and is described in the 'History of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California', as "...a loyal democrat and a public spirited citizen." He belonged to the Methodist Church and was a member of the Woodmen of the World fraternal organization. He was also a charter member of the George Strong Post, Sons of Veterans, Brighton, Iowa. Anna Kirkpatrick was a member of the Women's Relief Corps. There were four (4) children born of the marriage. We show 5. Jacob, his wife, daughter Florence and grandson Arthur D. Sanborn are on the 1920 U. S. Census of Ontario, San Bernardino Co., California.

Obituary of J. D. Kirkpatrick from Daily Report Dec. 4, 1931, page 3, col.4: J. D. Kirkpatrick Called By Death: Jacob Dean Kirkpatrick, 74, a pioneer resident of Ontario having resided here since 1889, died yesterday afternoon, December 3, in San Bernardino. He was actively interested in forwarding the development of the Ontario colony and was one of the few remaining pioneers who materially helped in the building of the old San Antionio Light and Power Electric street car line, which was instigated by the Stamm brothers of Upland. By team and wagon he also drew the rock for the first San Antonio Power building. Held City Position. During the period when B. B. Mann was city engineer, Kirkpatrick served as street superintendent. He was also a pioneer dairyman, developing one of the first dairy ranches on South Euclid avenue 22 years ago. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, one of the first members of Olive Circle, Neighbors of Woodcraft, and a charter member of Ontario order of the Woodmen of the world. He was also affiliated with the Sons of the Veterans order. Last Rites Tomorrow. Preceding him in death was his wife, Anna J. Kirkpatrick, who died February 18, 1926. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs. J. H. Sanborn of 223 East Transit street, with whom he made his home, Mrs. R. W. Nicholson of Seattle, Wash., and a son, Julius D. Kirkpatrick of Phoenix, Ariz.. Owing to illness neither Mr. Kirkpatrick or Mrs. Nicholson will be able to attend the funeral.

iii. Thomas W. Kirkpatrick¹⁷⁰, born 12 Sep 1859¹⁷⁰; died 06 Aug 1865 in Henry Co., Iowa¹⁷¹

iv. Hobart Elmer Kirkpatrick, Sr.¹⁷², born 17 Aug 1861 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa¹⁷³; died 27 Nov 1903 in Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska¹⁷⁴; married Anna McCracken 30 Jun 1884 in Jefferson Co., Iowa; born 22 Apr 1866 in Richland, Keokuk Co., Iowa^175,176; died 20 Nov 1944 in Dawson Co., Nebraska¹⁷⁶.

Notes for Hobart Elmer Kirkpatrick, Sr.:

Hobart, third child of James W. and Rachel (Burge) Kirkpatrick, was born 17 August 1861 at New London, Henry County, Iowa, and died 27 November 1903. On 6 Jun 1884 at his mother's home in Jefferson County, Iowa, he married Anna McCracken, age 19, and daughter of Hiram and Dinah (Hadley) McCracken of Woolson in Jefferson County. The McCrackens, Hiram and Dinah, are buried in the Friends Cemetery, Pleasant Plains, Iowa. Anna was born about 1865 in Richland, Keokuk County, Iowa. At the time of the marriage Hobart was a farmer residing at Baker in Jefferson County.

Unknown newspaper from Dawson County Area, Nebraska.

H. E. Kirkpatrick, who resided in Lexington, died Nov. 27, 1903 of heart failure after an illness of about 10 days, he had been in very poor health the past summer. He was born in Henry County Iowa, Aug. 17, 1861, age 42 years, 3 mo. and 10 days. He was married to Miss Anna McCracken on June 6, 1884. Six children were born to this union, two dying in infancy, four children, his wife and mother, three brothers, two sisters and a host of friends are left to mourn his loss. He with his wife removed to Dawson County, Nebraska in the fall of 1884 where he has since resided. Funeral services were held at Lexington, Dec. 3, Rev. Knight officiating. The remains were then conducted to the Walnut Grove church where a short service was held by Rev. Carpenter. He was buried in the honors of the Masonic order to which he was a member. The funeral was delayed until the arrival of his mother from Los Angeles, Cal., who arrived Wednesday evening.

Card of Thanks

The family and relatives of the late H. E. Kirkpatrick, desire to express their thanks to the friends, choir, and Rev. Carpernter of Walnut Grove, also the Masonic Order of Cozad who kindly assisted them in the burial of their departed loved one H. E. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. H. E. Kirkpatrick

Mrs. R. J. Kirkpatrick

I R Kirkpatrick

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Hobart is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska in Block 44, Lot 4, Space 1.

1900 U. S. Census of Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska shows H. E. Kirkpatrick. wife Anna and children Lake Erie, Hobart E., Rachel F. and Francis G. Occupation of H. E. is Teamster.

Notes for Anna McCracken:

From the Lexington Clipper, November 24, 1944: A resident of Dawson co. for 60 years occurred Monday afternoon, Anna McCracken was born in Jefferson co., Iowa April 22, 1866 of Quaker parentage. She married Hobart E. Kirkpatrick June 6, 1884 near Fairfield, Iowa. She was the mother of 6 children. Burial was in Walnut Grove cemetery.

v. Emma Kirkpatrick¹⁷⁷, born Feb 1868 in Iowa^177,178; died 17 Dec 1872 in Jefferson Co., Iowa.

vi. Nancy Louise "Lou" Kirkpatrick¹⁷⁹, born 29 Jan 1870 in Jefferson Co., Iowa^180,181; died 03 Dec 1938 in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles Co., California¹⁸²; married (1) W. B. Gonder 14 Oct 1891 in Blackhawk Township, Jefferson Co., Iowa¹⁸³; born 1865 in Illinois¹⁸⁴; died Unknown; married (2) Grant Frakes 08 May 1901 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa¹⁸⁵; born 12 Mar 1868 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa^186,187,188; died 06 Sep 1955 in Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California¹⁸⁹.

Notes for Nancy Louise "Lou" Kirkpatrick:

On 1900 United States Census of Jefferson County, Iowa Louisa Gonder is listed as head of household, widow, with her two children. Her occupation is milliner (hat maker). Her mother Rachel Kirkpatrick is in the household and her occupation is also milliner.

Obituary of Louise Nancy Frakes: Services held for Mrs. Frakes. Pioneer Valley Woman Passes Away After Heart Attack. Services were held Tuesday morning, December 6 in the Mumaw chapel for Mrs. Louise Nancy Frakes, wife of Grant Frakes, 1048 Elm Avenue. Reverend Chester Eymann, pastor of the Church of the Four Square Gospel conducted the services. Burial was in the Lancaster cemetery. Mrs. Frakes passed away suddenly December 3 at her home following a heart attack. She was born January 29, 1870 in Jefferson County, Iowa. The Frakes family have lived in the Antelope Valley for the past 28 years and in California for 35 years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Frakes is survived by a son Dwight Frakes of Lancaster, two grandchildren Beverly and Glen Frakes, and a sister Mrs. W. P. Crumly of Woodlake. Mr. Crumly and a son of the Crumly's attended the services.

vii. Celia Mary "Mamie" Kirkpatrick¹⁹⁰, born 13 Jan 1872 in Baker, Jefferson Co., Iowa¹⁹⁰; died 20 Oct 1966 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., California¹⁹¹; married Wendell Phillip Crumly 06 Jul 1892 in Jefferson Co., Iowa; born 18 Feb 1862 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., Iowa^192,193; died 13 Jun 1940 in Woodlake, Tulare Co., California¹⁹⁴.

Notes for Celia Mary "Mamie" Kirkpatrick:

Celia Mary "Mamie" Kirkpatrick was born 13 January 1872 in Baker, Jefferson County, Iowa. She married Wendell Phillip Crumly, a farmer and surveyor, born at Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, Iowa. Wendell Crumly (sometimes given as Crumley) was born 18 February 1862, one of seven children by his father's second wife. Isaac H. Crumly married first, in 1844, Rebecca L. Hackney. He came to Jefferson County in 1848. Rebecca died in 1854, leaving four children. In June 1859, Isaac married again, to Rachel Beals, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Brown) Beals of Tennessee. Rachel was Wendell Crumly's mother. At some point Celia and Wendell removed to Woodlake, San Joaquin County, California.

There were five (5) children born of the marriage.

Some listings show Mary Celia.

Obituary of Mary C. Crumly, Friday, October 21, 1966 Visalia Times Delta Newspaper: Crumly---In Dinuba Oct. 20 1966 Mary C. Crumly, 94, native of Jefferson County, Iowa. Beloved mother of Harold Crumly of Woodlake and Elmer Crumly of Los Angeles. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Woodlake. Funeral service at First Presbyterian Church in Woodlake on Saturday morning Oct. 22 at 9 o'clock. The Rev. Melvin Pederson will officiate. Interment in Woodlake Cemetery under the direction of Brooks-Miller Funeral Home.

There are two Woodlakes in California one in San Joaquin and the other Tulare County.

Notes for Wendell Phillip Crumly:

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Jefferson Co., Iowa Wendell appears with wife Mary, and children Charley, F. Elmer and Blanch C. Also in the household is Grant Frakes. The next year Grant married Celia's sister Nancy Louisa Kirkpatrick Gonder.

viii. Francis "Frank" Asbury Kirkpatrick¹⁹⁵, born 04 Dec 1873 in Jefferson Co., Iowa^196,197,198; died 30 Mar 1921 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., California¹⁹⁹

Notes for Francis "Frank" Asbury Kirkpatrick:

Francis Asbury Kirkpatrick was born 9 November 1874 and died 1916/1917 in San Bernardino, California. He was never married, he was an artist that had lived briefly in Northern Mexico.

18. Franklin W. Campbell²⁰⁰, born 05 Feb 1836 in Morgan Co., Illinois²⁰¹; died 02 Mar 1917 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²⁰². He was the son of 36. William McNeil Campbell and 37. Angelena Rowland. He married 19. Mary Jane Lemmon 25 Jun 1857 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²⁰³.

19. Mary Jane Lemmon²⁰⁴, born 14 Aug 1839 in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania²⁰⁵; died 09 Sep 1915 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa²⁰⁶. She was the daughter of 38. Robert Smith Lemmon and 39. Sarah Hice.

Notes for Franklin W. Campbell:

Occupation in 1860 Census was farmer. Buchanan Township, Jefferson Co., Iowa.

1880 United States Census shows them living at Black Hawk, Jefferson Co., Iowa.

Children of Franklin Campbell and Mary Lemmon are:

9 i. Addie Florence Campbell, born 07 Sep 1860 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa; died 13 Apr 1939 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska; married Irenious Roscoe "Ross" Kirkpatrick 06 Sep 1877 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.

ii. Estella Margaret Campbell²⁰⁷, born 22 Aug 1864 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²⁰⁸; died 20 Mar 1942 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²⁰⁹; married William Patterson Ramsay 12 Mar 1885 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²¹⁰; born 12 Mar 1857 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²¹¹; died 13 Aug 1917 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²¹¹.

Notes for Estella Margaret Campbell:

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Jefferson Co., Iowa, Estella is a widow and her daughter Addie age 16 is in the household with her.

On the 1930 U. S. Census Estella M. is 64 years old and Addie is 25 and single. Neither one lists an occupation.

Notes for William Patterson Ramsay:

1900 United States Census of Jefferson Co., Iowa, Blackhawk Township, page 3a shows William Ramsay, born March 1857, age 43, married 15 years to Estella born August 1864, age 35, married 15 years. One child Frank born April 1887.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Jefferson Co., Iowa, William P. Ramsay appears with his wife Estella M. and children Frank J. age 23 and daughter Addie May age 6. William and Estella have been married 25 years and are the parents of 2 children both of whom are living.

iii. John Richard Campbell²¹², born 21 Feb 1870 in Richland, Keokuk Co., Iowa²¹³; died 25 Dec 1931 in Richland, Keokuk Co., Iowa²¹⁴; married Effie May Paxson 26 Feb 1896 in Jefferson Co., Iowa²¹⁵; born 03 Feb 1876 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., Iowa²¹⁶; died Mar 1971 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa²¹⁷.

Notes for John Richard Campbell:

1900 United States Census of Jefferson Co., Iowa, Blackhawk Township, page 6a shows John R. Campbell, born Feb. 1870 age 30, married 4 years to Effie born Feb. 1876, age 24, married 4 years. No children.

Notes for Effie May Paxson:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Campbell, Effie

Birth date: 3 Feb, 1876

Death date: Mar 1971

Social Security #: 482-64-4028

Last residence: IA 52556

State of issue: IA

20. John Stout Garner²¹⁸, born Abt. 1810; died 27 Feb 1846 in Pontoosuc, Hancock Co., Illinois²¹⁹. He married 21. Elizabeth Atherton Bet. 1826 - 1829.

21. Elizabeth Atherton²²⁰, born 1810 in Ohio²²¹; died Sep 1851 in Pontoosuc, Hancock Co., Illinois²²².

Notes for John Stout Garner:

John Garner purchased land in Range 7 West of the District of Quincy, IL Township 7 North in Hancock County Nov. 2, 1835, he received his patent Nov. 3, 1840. His land was near his brother-in-law Robert Atherton's.

On the 1840 U. S. Census of Hancock Co., Illinois, John Garner appears with 2 males and 6 females. One male under 5, one male 5-10 years old, one male 15-20 and one male 30-40 (John). The females are one under 5, one 5-10, one 15-20 years old, and one 30-40 years old. Two households before John's is Robert Atherton's. He was not indexed as Garner. Found on the same page as Robert Atherton.

Notes for Elizabeth Atherton:

On the 1850 U. S. Census of Hancock Co., Illinois, Elizabeth Garner appears with her children and sister. The children are Louvisa, Aaron, Henry, Nancy and Robert. Her sister Nancy Atherton age 35 is also in the household.

Children of John Garner and Elizabeth Atherton are:

i. Margaret S. Garner²²³, born 12 Jan 1830 in Indiana^224,225; died 03 May 1905 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska^226,227; married James A. McCance 07 Sep 1848 in Hancock Co., lllinois²²⁸; born 1811 in Ohio²²⁹; died 16 Mar 1872 in Garden City, Cass Co., Missouri^230,231,232.

Notes for Margaret S. Garner:

On the 1900 U. S. Census Margaret McCance appears at Blaine Precinct, Dawson Co., Nebraska with her sister Lovisa, and Henry F. Bischoff, a boarder.

Obituary from Cozad Tribune May 5, 1905: Mrs. Margaret S. McCance, whose death occurred Wednesday morning May 3d was born in Indiana in January, 1830, and was 75 years old at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Garner. At the age of 17 she removed to Hancock County, Ill., where she was married in 1848 to James A. McCance. Afterward they removed to Cass county, MO where in March 1872 her husband died. In 1890 she removed to Nebraska settling 15 1/2 miles north of Cozad. For the past year she has made her home in Cozad and only a few days ago went to Custer county to visit her children. Her illness was but of a few hours duration coming on about nine o'clock Tuesday evening, death coming to about two o'clock Wednesday morning. She was the mother of twelve children, six boys and six girls, nine of whom are living, three having died in infancy. These are widely scattered and it will be impossible for all of them to be in attendance at the funeral which will be held today from the Walnut Grove church conducted by Rev. C. V. Williams, pastor of the Christian church of which denomination she was a faithful and consistent member. Her life was a busy, upright and useful one. The bereaved children wish to express their grateful thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness in her last hours.

Notes for James A. McCance:

On the 1865 Illinois census of Toulon, Stark County, James McCance is listed. His family members are just tabulated, not individually named.

ii. Lovisa J. Garner^233,234, born 1833 in Indiana²³⁵; died 10 Apr 1902 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska²³⁶

Notes for Lovisa J. Garner:

Obituary: Garner, Lovicy [?] Died--Miss Lovicy Garner died at the home of Mrs. McCance, April 10th, aged 70 years, 4 months, 20 days. Interred in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Funeral services preached by Elder Reeves. The Clipper-Citizen 4/18/1902.

iii. Aaron A. Garner²³⁷, born 1834 in Indiana²³⁸; died 25 Apr 1885 in Nebraska²³⁹; married Harriet "Hattie" A. Williams 11 Jan 1857 in Stark Co., Illinois²⁴⁰; born 26 Dec 1841 in New York^241,242; died 29 Nov 1913 in Bates Co., Missouri²⁴³.

Notes for Aaron A. Garner:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Toulon, Stark Co., Illinois, Aaron Garner appears with his wife Harriet and son Lewis. Aaron is a farmer.

On the 1865 Illinois census Aaron Garner appears at Toulon, Stark County. His family members are just tabulated not individually named.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Butler, Bates Co., Missouri, Aaron appears with his wife Harriet and children Lewis, Mattie, Grant and Rosa. Aaron works as a common laborer.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Charlotte Township, Bates Co., Missouri, the family is indexed as Warner instead of Garner. Aaron and Hattie are listed with their children Lewis, Grant, Rosa, Elmer and Cary. Aaron is a farmer.

From the book, Death Notices and Obituaries of Bates Co., MO and Surrounding Counties 1868 thru 1888, Compiled by Norma (Lacy) Fritts, page 116: Listed as Garsier, Aaron, Bates County Record [newspaper] 02 May 1885. On last Saturday afternoon the sad news came that AARON GARNER of this township, died suddenly in Nebraska. He went there last March to open up a farm for one of his boys, the family remaining on their farm northwest of Virginia [Virginia is a township in Bates County].

Notes for Harriet "Hattie" A. Williams:

On the 1910 Census of Charlotte Township, Bates Co., Missouri Hattie A. Garner appears with her son Marion G. [Grant M.] age 41. Hattie is 67 years old and a widow. Marion is 41 and single. Hattie had 6 children and 6 children are presently living. Marion's occupation is farmer.

Newspaper obituary in Bates County Democrat, Dec. 4, 1913

Mrs. Hattie Garner Dead

Mrs. Hattie Garner died at her home north of Virginia, on Saturday, November 29th after a short illness, aged 72 years. The deceased was born in New York and came to Bates County forty years years ago. She is survived by five children, two boys and three girls. Services were held at the Methodist church at Virginia Sunday afternoon at 1:30 and interment in Oak Hill cemetery.

On 6-18-1999 Visited Oak Hill Cemetery. Grave is located Block 203, Lot 2, Grave E 1/2. She was buried 11-30-1913.

Marriage Notes for Aaron Garner and Harriet Williams:

Marriage Index CD#2 has Aaron's last name spelled Garnor.

iv. Henry Garner²⁴⁴, born 24 Oct 1837 in Hancock Co., Illinois²⁴⁵; died 04 Mar 1923 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri²⁴⁶; married Tabitha Stevenson 05 Jan 1860 in Toulon, Stark Co., Illinois²⁴⁶; born 10 Mar 1837 in Ohio²⁴⁷; died 16 May 1922 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri²⁴⁷.

Notes for Henry Garner:

Veteran of the Civil War. Union Army Company F, 112th Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers. Pension #185,989.

On the 1865 Illinois census Henry and his family as listed at Toulon, Stark Co. This was a tabulation type census, just head of household and a count of household members.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Sherman Township, Putnam Co., Missouri, Henry Garner appears with his wife Tabitha and grand children Grace Garner and Florence Durbin. Henry is a farmer.

From the Unionville Republican, March 7, 1923: Prominent and Highly Respected Citizen Dies. Henry Garner, and old and highly respected citizen of Putnam county, passed away at the home of his son, William A., in Unionville on Sunday night. Mr. Garner had been enjoying fair health, though enfeebled by the weight of many years, and there was nothing to indicate the near approach of death until less than an hour before death occurred. He ate a hearty breakfast that monring and ate some dinner and supper, but by noon he began to complain of a slight misery in his chest. This did not appear serious but it grew gradually worse until it was felt necessary to call a physician who arrived only about half an hour before death came. Mr. Ganer was born October 24, 1837, in Hancock county, Illinois, and was 85 years, 4 months and 9 days old at the time of his death. His parents died while he was but a small boy, and he went to Indiana to make his home with an uncle. When he became a young man, he went to Stark county, Illinois, where he met and married Miss Tabitha Stevenson, who remained the faithful companion of his life until her death on May 16th, 1922. To this union six children were born, four of whom were born in Illinois, and they were: Dr. R. L. of Milan, Mo.; Ira P. of Genoa, Colorado; Sarah E., deceased; Lana D., deceased. Two others were born after the family moved to Missouri. These were Mary E., deceased, and William A. of Unionville. All of the living children were present at the funeral. In 1870 the family moved to Missouri, settling on a farm about six miles northwest of Unionville. Later through a trade of farms West Liberty became the family home, and remained so until about two years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Garner moved to Unionville and made their home with their son, W. A. Before his marriage Mr. Garner united with the Christian church and he remained steadfast in his adherence to that church during his long and useful life. He was one of the strongest supporters of that church at the Union and later at West Liberty, and attended services regularly so long as his health permitted. The earnestness of his church work is best exemplified by his life. He lived the life of a true Christian, was genial and intensely sympathetic. He never turned a deaf ear to the suffering, nor to the needy, and adhered strictly to the rules of conduct laid down by the Golden Rule. His [???] sympathy will be missed by hundreds of people in this county with whom he came in contact. In the hour of his country's extremity he answered the call to arms in the Sixties, and served two years as a member of an Illinois infantry regiment. Owing to disability he was discharged before the close of that war. The funeral services were conducted this morning at 11 o'clock in the Christian church in the presence of a large and sorrowing crowd by Elder E. J. McKinley, a former Pastor of the deceased, assisted by Elder Floyd M. Edwards, local pastor of the church. The body was laid to rest following these services in the Unionville cemetery by the side of his faithful wife and companion.

Notes for Tabitha Stevenson:

Unionville Republican newspaper, 17 May 1922. Old Resident Dies After Long Illness. Mrs. Tabitha Garner died at the home of her son, William, in Unionville, Mo., Tuesday, May 16, 1922, after an illness covering several years. Tabitha Stevenson was born March 10, 1837, in Ohio. She was married to Henry Garner in Stark county, Illinois, on January 5, 1860, who survives her. To this union three sons and three daughters were born as follows: Royal L. of Milan, MO.; Ira P. of Genoa, Colorado; Sarah E. Durbin, deceased; Lana D. Valentine, deceased; Mary E. Garner, deceased; William A. of Unionville, Mo. Mrs. Garner came with her husband to Missouri in 1870, and lived 6 miles northwest of Unionville until 1895 when they moved to West Liberty, where they made their home until March, 1921. At that time they moved to Unionville and made their home with their son, William. Mrs. Garner united with the Christian church before her marriage, and lived a consistent Christian life. She passed away at her home in Unionville on May 16, 1922, after an illness of several years. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Unionville this (Wednesday) morning at 10:30 o'clock by Elder E. J. McKinley, assister by Elders Floyd M. Edwards and J. D. Noland. The body was interred following these services in the Unionville cemetery.

v. Nancy Garner²⁴⁸, born 1840 in Illinois²⁴⁸; died Unknown; married Ebenezer Daley 23 Mar 1864 in Putnam Co., Missouri²⁴⁹; died Unknown.

10 vi. Robert B. Garner, born Apr 1845 in Hancock Co., Illinois; died 05 Feb 1885 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri; married Eliza Jane Wine 25 Aug 1867 in Bates Co., Missouri.

22. Linzy Wine²⁵⁰, born Mar 1811 in Ohio^251,252; died Aft. 1900 in Texas²⁵³. He was the son of 44. James Wine. He married 23. Cyrena Ankrom 26 Jan 1840 in Logan, Hocking Co., Ohio²⁵⁴.

23. Cyrena Ankrom^255,256, born 1822 in Ohio²⁵⁷; died Bef. 1865.

Notes for Linzy Wine:

Various documents have spelled his first name as: Lindsay, Lindsey, Linza, Lenzy, Linzie.

Bureau of Land Management purchase by Linza Wine in 1837 at Hocking Co. OH, Section 4, Township 10, Range 18, District Sands 80 96/100 acres. In 1841 he purchased Section 4, Township 10, Range 18, Sands District 40 48/100 acres.

Purchased "Swamp Land" in Bates County 1854 & 1855.

1880 Census Bates Co. MO states occupation as running sawmill.

On 1900 Census with son Linzy and his family in Texas.

Children of Linzy Wine and Cyrena Ankrom are:

i. Thomas Wine²⁵⁷, born 1841 in Ohio²⁵⁷; died Unknown.

ii. Solomon Wine²⁵⁷, born 1842 in Ohio²⁵⁷; died Unknown.

iii. John W. Wine²⁵⁷, born 1846 in Ohio²⁵⁷; died Unknown.

iv. Nancy Jane Wine^257,258, born 1848 in Ohio^259,260; died Unknown; married Dudley Pollard; born 1844 in Indiana²⁶¹; died Unknown.

Notes for Dudley Pollard:

1880 United States Census of Wahoo, Saunders Co., Nebraska page 276A Shows Dudley, wife Nancy and children Ellen, Charles, Susan, Alice and Nancy.

11 v. Eliza Jane Wine, born Jun 1850 in Bates Co., Missouri; died 06 May 1883 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri; married Robert B. Garner 25 Aug 1867 in Bates Co., Missouri.

vi. Frederick C. Wine²⁶², born 1852 in Missouri²⁶²; died Unknown.

vii. Cenith Wine²⁶³, born 1857²⁶³; died Unknown.

viii. Minerva Wine²⁶⁴, born 07 Mar 1858 in Butler, Bates Co., Missouri²⁶⁵; died 21 Jan 1936 in Sherman Township, Putnam Co., Missouri²⁶⁵; married Ezra Wolf 01 Jul 1877 in Sherman Township, Putnam Co., Missouri²⁶⁶; born 01 Mar 1853 in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri^267,268; died 04 Apr 1932 in Sherman Township, Putnam Co., Missouri²⁶⁹.

Notes for Ezra Wolf:

On the U. S. Census of Sherman, Putnam Co., Missouri in 1880, Ezra appears with his wife Minerva, son Jacob N. and daughter Eliza N. Ezra's occupation is farmer.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Sherman Township, Putnam Co., Missouri, Ezra Wolf appears with his wife Menerva and children Newton, William and Laura. Ezra is a farmer. Newton and William are farm laborers. Menerva is the mother of 5, 4 of whom are currently living.

By all sources it appears Ezra lived his adult life in Unionville, Missouri.

24. Rev. Granville Johnston²⁷⁰, born Jan 1841 in Kentucky^271,272; died Aft. 1920^273,274. He was the son of 48. James Johnston and 49. Margaret Gay. He married 25. Malinda "Linda" Deaton 1862^275,276.

25. Malinda "Linda" Deaton^277,278, born 15 Dec 1842 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky^279,280; died 13 Jul 1916 in Perry Co., Kentucky²⁸¹. She was the daughter of 50. Isaac Spencer Deaton and 51. Sarah Gwinn.

Notes for Rev. Granville Johnston:

In Perry County Genealogical and Historical Society Newsletter of August 1996 Page 32 : Rev. Granville Johnson of Jackson County, preached to a large crowd Saturday and Sunday at the Johnson Church house. Appears to be from Mountain Echo, Laurel County, Kentucky Newspaper in 1898.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Bowling District, Perry Co., Kentucky, Granville appears with his wife Malinda, son Levi, and grandson Andrew Johnson (age 17). Also in the household is a servant Catherine Stidham, age 21. Granville's occupation is farmer.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Bowling, Perry Co., Kentucky with son-in-law Luther Amis.

Notes for Malinda "Linda" Deaton:

On the 1910 Census of Bowling District, Perry Co., Kentucky it shows Malinda is the mother of 12, 9 of whom are living in 1910.

Children of Granville Johnston and Malinda Deaton are:

i. Robert D. Johnston²⁸², born 09 May 1863 in Perry Co., Kentucky²⁸³; died 28 Aug 1936 in Perry Co., Kentucky^284,285,286; married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnston 11 Sep 1884 in Perry Co., Kentucky²⁸⁷; born 03 Mar 1868 in Kentucky²⁸⁸; died 27 Nov 1941²⁸⁸.

Notes for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnston:

May, 2002 had search by Librarian at Perry Co., Kentucky look for obituary on Elizabeth. She found no information or information from the local funeral home.

12 ii. Isaac D. Johnston, born 14 May 1865 in Perry Co., Kentucky; died 17 Dec 1897 in Perry Co., Kentucky; married Martha Johnston Abt. 1886.

iii. John P. Johnston²⁸⁹, born 20 Nov 1868 in Kentucky^290,291,292; died 06 Mar 1950 in Keavy, Laurel Co., Kentucky²⁹³; married Martha E. Johnson Abt. 1894; born 30 Dec 1874 in Lee Co., Kentucky^294,295,296; died 08 Mar 1928 in Keavy, Laurel Co., Kentucky^297,298.

Notes for John P. Johnston:

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Newcomb Precinct, Laurel Co., Kentucky John P. appears with his wife Martha E. and children, Sarah K., Gerty E., Riley A., Bertha A. and Johnny A. Occupation of John P. is farmer. Directly below the listing of the family is Harvey J. Johnson and his family. I believe this is John and Martha's son. The family members are listed as being born in Virginia and Kentucky. The Virginia entry has not been shown before. Until more evidence as to which state they were born in is found I won't make the entry for state of birth.

iv. William "Will" M. Johnston²⁹⁹, born 06 Feb 1869 in Kentucky^299,300; died 06 Dec 1951³⁰⁰; married Eva Amis 1891³⁰¹; born 11 Mar 1874 in Kentucky³⁰²; died 22 Oct 1939³⁰².

Notes for William "Will" M. Johnston:

On the 1910 Census of Bowling District, Perry Co., Kentucky, William appears with his wife Eva, son Elmer and daughter Gacy [Gracey]. William and Eva state they have been married 18 years and have had 2 children, both of whom are living.

On the1920 Census of Perry Co., Kentucky, William appears with wife Eva and son Elmer. William is a farmer.

v. James Johnston³⁰³, born Mar 1871 in Kentucky^303,304; died Unknown; married Linda "Melinda" Deaton 21 Jul 1887³⁰⁵; born 1873 in Kentucky³⁰⁶; died Unknown.

vi. Nancy Ann Johnston^307,308, born 21 Oct 1873 in Buckhorn, Perry Co., Kentucky³⁰⁹; died 03 Nov 1957 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky^309,310; married John Moore 27 Jan 1905 in Granville Johnston's Home, Breathitt Co., Kentucky³¹¹; born 05 Jan 1862 in Barwick, Breathitt Co., Kentucky; died 30 May 1936 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky³¹².

Notes for Nancy Ann Johnston:

Nancy A. Johnson appears with her parents and siblings on the 1900 U. S. Census of Perry County, Kentucky.

Obituary of Nancy Ann Moore, The Jackson Times, November 7, 1957, page 1: Short Illness is Fatal to Mrs. Moore. An illness of one week claimed the life of an Altro matriarch when Mrs. Nancy Ann Moore succumbed Sunday, November 3 at the age of 84.

Mrs. Moore was born at Buckhorn, October 23, 1873, the daughter of the late Granville and Melinda Deaton Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Moore, who died May 30, 1946.

She was a member of the Baptist Church for 50 years.

She is survived by two sons, Sam Moore of Altro, and Decoursey J. Moore, Lexington; a daughter Mrs. Easter Patton, Altro and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the Free Bethel Church, Altro, Monday afternoon with Rev. Francis M. Deaton, T. G. Bates and John Houpt officiating. Burial was in the Moore Cemetery at Altro, under the directions of the Breathitt Funeral Home.

vii. Levi Johnston³¹³, born 09 Jan 1876 in Perry Co., Kentucky^313,314; died 12 Feb 1912 in Killed at Buckhorn, Perry Co., Kentucky³¹⁵

Notes for Levi Johnston:

On the 1910 Census Levi is with his parents in Bowling District, Perry County, Kentucky as a single man age 28, occupation is farm laborer.

viii. Samuel D. Johnston^316,317, born 26 Jan 1878 in Perry Co., Kentucky^318,319; died 12 Mar 1926³¹⁹

Notes for Samuel D. Johnston:

Samuel appears on the 1900 U. S. Census for Perry County, Kentucky with his parents and siblings.

Unable to locate Samuel on the 1910 census index.

On 1920 Census of Perry Co., Kentucky he is in the household of his brother-in-law Luther Amis.

ix. Mary Johnston³²⁰, born May 1880 in Kentucky³²⁰; died Unknown; married Sim York; died Unknown.

x. Albert Johnston³²¹, born Jun 1884 in Kentucky³²¹; died Unknown.

Notes for Albert Johnston:

To do: Check 1910 Index of Kentucky Census for Albert. Attempted to do this at NARA May, 2002. Film had been rolled backwards and in rewinding the film broke. Film was turned into volunteer to be repaired.

xi. Martha Johnston³²¹, born May 1886 in Kentucky³²¹; died Unknown; married Luther Amis; born Mar 1876 in Kentucky³²²; died Unknown.

Notes for Luther Amis:

Unable to locate Luther Amis on the 1910 Kentucky Census index.

On 1920 U. S. Census of Perry Co., Kentucky with wife and children and father-in-law Granville Johnson and brother-in-law Samuel. Luther's occupation is farmer.

26. John T. Johnston³²³, born 07 Feb 1845 in Lee Co., Virginia^323,324,325; died 11 Aug 1886 in Perry Co., Kentucky. He was the son of 52. Campbell Johnston and 53. Sarah "Sallie" Turner. He married 27. Polly Amis 1865 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky³²⁶.

27. Polly Amis³²⁷, born 19 Mar 1850 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky^328,329,330; died 11 Mar 1929 in Perry Co., Kentucky^331,332. She was the daughter of 54. William Wiley Amis and 55. Elizabeth Bowling.

Notes for John T. Johnston:

Family on 1880 U. S. Census at Breathitt County, Kentucky Page 592A.

Notes for Polly Amis:

Polly Johnson and sons Luther and Asberry appear on the 1900 U. S. Census of Perry County, Kentucky, Bowling Precinct, household 3-3.

Polly is in the household of her son, Luther, in the 1910 and 1920 Census of Perry County, Kentucky.

Children of John Johnston and Polly Amis are:

i. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnston³³³, born 03 Mar 1868 in Kentucky³³⁴; died 27 Nov 1941³³⁴; married Robert D. Johnston 11 Sep 1884 in Perry Co., Kentucky³³⁵; born 09 May 1863 in Perry Co., Kentucky³³⁶; died 28 Aug 1936 in Perry Co., Kentucky^337,338,339.

Notes for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnston:

May, 2002 had search by Librarian at Perry Co., Kentucky look for obituary on Elizabeth. She found no information or information from the local funeral home.

13 ii. Martha Johnston, born 17 Nov 1869 in Kentucky; died 15 Jan 1905 in Perry Co., Kentucky; married (1) Isaac D. Johnston Abt. 1886; married (2) Shadric Stacy 11 Jul 1898 in Hazard, Perry Co., Kentucky.

iii. Robert A. Johnson³⁴⁰, born 24 Nov 1871 in Kentucky³⁴¹; died 21 Jul 1950^342,343; married Martha T. White 11 Oct 1888 in Perry Co., Kentucky³⁴⁴; born Aug 1870 in Kentucky^345,346; died 02 Mar 1938 in Franklin Co., Kentucky^347,348.

Notes for Robert A. Johnson:

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Perry Co., Kentucky.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Bowling District, Perry Co., Kentucky Robert A. Johnson appears with his wife Martha, sons Harrison, Reed and Scott. Robert and Martha have been married 21 years, 5 children born to the marriage, with 3 children currently living.

May, 2002 had Librarian at Perry Co., Kentucky look for obituary on Robert A. Johnston. No record found and no information at local funeral home.

iv. Hannah Johnston³⁴⁹, born 19 Jun 1874 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky^349,350; died 04 Sep 1886 in Perry Co., Kentucky³⁵¹

Notes for Hannah Johnston:

Breathitt County Births Series 2, Vol 13. viewed at St. Louis County, Missouri Library on 3 March 2002 choes on page 72: 6 19.1874 John Johnson born Perry County, mother Polly Amis born Perry County, "Slinssor" female, born alive, born in Breathitt County.

v. Justis A. Johnston³⁵², born 14 May 1876 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky³⁵²; died 14 May 1876 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky³⁵²

Notes for Justis A. Johnston:

Justis A. Johnson white 1 day, male, single, died May 14, 1876. Cause not known son of Jno. T. and Polly Johnson, Father born Lee County, VA, mother born Breathitt Co., KY. From Breathitt County Deaths, book, viewed at St. Louis Public Library 3 March 2002.

vi. Luther A. Johnston³⁵³, born 01 May 1877 in Kentucky³⁵⁴; died 03 Dec 1950 in Perry Co., Kentucky^355,356; married Louetta Abshear Abt. 1906^357,358; born 25 Jan 1879 in Kentucky³⁵⁹; died 01 Dec 1963 in Perry Co., Kentucky³⁵⁹.

Notes for Luther A. Johnston:

On the 1910 Census of Bowling District of Perry Co., Kentucky shows Luther A., wife Louetta and children Astor and Hazel. Luther's mother Polly J. and brother Asbury are also in the household. Luther's occupation is teaching at college. It shows that Luther and Louetta have been married 4 years and have 2 children born to the marriage with both currently living.

On the 1920 Census of Bowling Precinct, Perry Co., Kentucky shows Luther A., wife Louetta, sons Astor,Coliver, and John F., daughters Hazel and Virginia L. Luther's mother Polly T. is living with them. Luther's occupation is teacher of mathematics.

Marriage Notes for Luther Johnston and Louetta Abshear:

Marriage License not in Perry Co., Kentucky.

vii. Mary A. Johnston³⁶⁰, born 1879 in Perry Co., Kentucky³⁶⁰; died 1965³⁶¹; married William Harry Creech 01 Apr 1896 in Perry Co., Kentucky^362,363; born May 1868 in Perry Co., Kentucky^363,364; died 1934³⁶⁵.

Notes for Mary A. Johnston:

A copy of Kentucky Death Certificate #28466 proves that it is NOT our Mary.

Notes for William Harry Creech:

Marriage entry in Book C, Perry County, Kentucky stated occupation attorney, 3rd marriage.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Alva, Woods Co., Oklahoma, William H. Creech appears with his wife Mary J. and chlidren Aster D., Etha L., Jessie L., son-in-law Earl A. Circle, daughter Ethel M. Circle and grandson Earl A. Circle. William is a merchant and Earl is a teamster.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Keith Township, Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma William H. appears with his wife Mary and son Astor D. William and Astor's occupations are Grain [unknown word] Shipper and Manager.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Bethany, Council Grove Township, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, W. H. Creech appears with his wife Mary and son Harris J. Mr. Creech is an insurance salesman.

viii. Asbury B. Johnston³⁶⁶, born 04 Apr 1885 in Perry Co., Kentucky³⁶⁶; died 23 Jun 1928 in Perry Co., Kentucky³⁶⁷

Notes for Asbury B. Johnston:

In the book Perry County Kentucky, A History by Hazard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1953 page 256: 1. Asbury Johnson, "A Brief History of Various Families Around Buckhorn, KY." (notes on the Smith family). A paper prepared in 1927 for a course the writer was taking at Peabody College in Nashville. Illness and subsequent death kept him from completion of this work which he had planned to submit for a doctor's thesis or dissertation. The notes were given to Mrs. Rice Kirby, Hazard, by Luther Johnson before his death in 1950, with permission to use them.

28. Stephen Cowan³⁶⁸, born 07 Mar 1825 in Alabama³⁶⁹; died 11 Oct 1907 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma³⁶⁹. He was the son of 56. Samuel Cowan and 57. Sarah Margaret Keith. He married 29. Elizabeth Long 07 Feb 1845 in Buzzard's Roost, Franklin Co., Alabama³⁷⁰.

29. Elizabeth Long³⁷⁰, born 06 May 1828 in Granger, Tennessee³⁷⁰; died 13 Aug 1908 in Micawber, Okfuskee Co. , Oklahoma³⁷⁰. She was the daughter of 58. Solomon Long and 59. Elizabeth Bufford.

Notes for Elizabeth Long:

Search by the Oklahoma Historical Society for an obituary in the Okemah Ledger resulted in no obituary found.

Children of Stephen Cowan and Elizabeth Long are:

i. Mary Cowan³⁷¹, born 1848³⁷²; died Bef. 1850.

ii. Samuel Cowan³⁷², born 1848³⁷²; died Bef. 1850.

iii. Sarah Elizabeth Cowan³⁷³, born 05 Feb 1851 in Mississippi³⁷³; died Unknown in Missouri³⁷³; married (1) John B. Jones; born 1848 in Arkansas³⁷⁴; died Unknown; married (2) John Zachary Abt. 1867; born Abt. 1851; died Unknown.

Notes for Sarah Elizabeth Cowan:

Sarah Elizabeth Cowan died in Missouri, date unknown. She died of Rabies. She was found on the 1860 Polk Co., Arkansas Census.

iv. Margaret Leann Cowan³⁷⁵, born 29 Mar 1853 in Tishomingo, Tishomingo Co., Mississippi³⁷⁵; died 22 Mar 1895 in Oklahoma³⁷⁵; married Jesse Edward Glenn 24 Jan 1875 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁷⁶; born 08 Aug 1848³⁷⁷; died 02 Feb 1902 in Oklahoma³⁷⁷.

Notes for Margaret Leann Cowan:

Margaret Leann Cowan was born on 29 March 1853 in Tishomingo, Tishomingo Co., Mississippi. Margaret married Jesse Edward Glenn, son of Henry and Jennie (Foreman) Glenn, 24 January 1875 in Johnson Co., Arkansas. Jesse was born 8 August 1848. He died 2 February 1902 in Oklahoma.

Jesse was 1/8 Cherokee with Tribal Registration #756.

There were eight (8) children born of the marriage.

v. William Rueben Cowan³⁷⁷, born 24 Feb 1855 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁷⁷; died 26 Dec 1935 in Mellette, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma³⁷⁷; married Nancy Jane Whistnant 19 Apr 1873 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁷⁸; born 19 Sep 1852 in North Carolina³⁷⁹; died 03 Feb 1939 in Mellette, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma³⁸⁰.

Notes for William Rueben Cowan:

1880 United States Census Hampton, Marion Co., Arkansas William R. Cowan with wife Nancy J., children Charlie G., Nettie M. and Julius M. Cowan. Page 43C.

vi. Dr. James Martin Cowan³⁸⁰, born 17 Mar 1857 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁸⁰; died 07 Dec 1911 in Lamar, Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁸⁰; married (1) Sarah M. Willis 02 Oct 1877 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas^381,382; born 1861³⁸³; died Abt. 1883³⁸⁴; married (2) Susan M. Hutchens 11 Jan 1885 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁸⁵; born Jul 1866 in Tennessee³⁸⁵; died 1960 in Lamar, Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁸⁵.

vii. Thomas Jefferson Cowan^386,387, born 30 Jun 1859 in Boone Co., Arkansas³⁸⁸; died 07 Jun 1941 in Norman, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma³⁸⁸; married (1) Tennisee Adeline Reeves 05 Sep 1880 in Johnson Co., Arkansas^388,389; born 02 Feb 1863 in Arkansas³⁹⁰; died 04 Aug 1897 in Scott Co., Arkansas³⁹⁰; married (2) Georgia Lou Henson 1908³⁹¹; born 1864 in Arkansas³⁹²; died Unknown.

Notes for Thomas Jefferson Cowan:

The U. S. Census of 1900 at Indian Territory, Township 10 N R17E, Creek Nation, Oklahoma shows Thomas Cowan, Widower, with children, Annie, Rufus, Letha, Rosco and ??? (son). Thomas is a farmer, renting his farm. This is on Roll 1854, Book 1, page 278.

On the 1910 Census of McIntosh County, Oklahoma Eufaula Township with his second wife. Georgie L. age 46, married 2 years. Georgie is listed as mother of 9, 5 living. Also shows 9, 5:2 (unknown what :2 means). One child is shown with them, B. E. Cowan, son of Thomas, age 15 born in Arkansas.

Thomas J. Cowan is also the enumerator of McIntosh County census for 1910. Taken on 15 April 1910.

The 1920 Census of Burton Township, McIntosh County, Oklahoma shows Thomas J. age 60, wife Georgia L. age 56 and step son William C. Edmond age 29.

Search by Oklahoma Historical Society for an obituary in the Okemah Daily Leader and Norman Transcript found no obituary.

viii. Stephen Jasper Cowan³⁹³, born 14 Mar 1862 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁹³; died 24 Mar 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma³⁹³; married Cora Johnson 24 Oct 1889 in Powers, Hempstead Co., Arkansas³⁹⁴; born 28 Dec 1870 in Illinois³⁹⁵; died 26 Jan 1934 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., Oklahoma³⁹⁶.

Notes for Stephen Jasper Cowan:

U. S. Census of 1920 shows Steven Cowan at Simpson Township, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma with wife Cora age 49, and children, Johnston, Steven Jr., Sylvia, Rosella, and Earnest. Brother in law William S. Johnson is also in the household.

ix. Martha Ellen Cowan³⁹⁶, born 18 Mar 1866 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁹⁶; died 21 Nov 1937 in Okemah, Okfukee Co., Oklahoma³⁹⁶; married Rev. Joseph L. Overbey 07 Dec 1884 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁹⁶; born 15 Jun 1864³⁹⁶; died 16 Jul 1925³⁹⁶.

x. Albert Tell Cowan³⁹⁶, born 12 Jun 1868 in Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁹⁶; died 10 Jan 1916 in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma³⁹⁷; married Rhoda Emeline Palmer 10 Mar 1886 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas³⁹⁸; born Nov 1866 in Arkansas^399,400; died 20 Apr 1918 in Gans, Sequoyah Co., Oklahoma⁴⁰⁰.

xi. Mary Frances Cowan⁴⁰¹, born 23 Dec 1872 in Ludwig, Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁰¹; died 22 Sep 1951 in Oklahoma^402,403; married William Edward Williams 22 Sep 1892 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁰⁴; born Sep 1872 in Arkansas or Illinois^405,406; died 1953 in Oklahoma⁴⁰⁷.

Notes for Mary Frances Cowan:

Oklahoma Vital Records checked in March 2002 showed no Mary Frances (Cowan) Williams died between 1950 and 1954.

Notes for William Edward Williams:

U. S. Federal Census of 1900 at King Township, Johnson County, Arkansas shows William E. Williams, with wife Mary F. and children Susan E., Clide, Claud and Loyd. William's occupation is farmer. The couple has been married 8 years and have had 4 children, all 4 are presently living.

14 xii. Robert Franklin Cowan, born 23 Dec 1872 in Ludwig, Johnson Co., Arkansas; died 08 Oct 1948 in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma; married Norma Temple Porter 01 Jan 1899 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas.

30. William Hartle Porter^408,409, born 16 Nov 1848 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas^410,411; died 27 Nov 1938 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas^412,413. He was the son of 60. John W. Porter and 61. ??? Wood. He married 31. Mary M. Temple 10 Mar 1870 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴¹⁴.

31. Mary M. Temple⁴¹⁵, born 12 Jan 1849 in Tennessee⁴¹⁶; died 27 Feb 1928 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴¹⁷. She was the daughter of 62. Thomas Jackson Temple and 63. Mary A. "Polly" Frost.

Notes for William Hartle Porter:

William Hartle Porter born in 1848 married Mary (Mallie) Temple in 1870 and lived his lifetime in the Harmony, Arkansas community. His father was John W. (son of Thomas B., Sr.). His parents died when he was young and he lived with his grandfather until after his marriage. William H. was a member of the Confederate Army, having enlisted at a very young age near the end of the war.

Served in the Confederate Army from Arkansas. Part of his pension papers list being a member of No. 16 Hills Regiment of Infantry and that he belonged to Company "L" Regiment of the Infantry and served to the end of the war.

His pension papers list that he owns 40 acres of land with a value of $350.00 as of 15 Feb. 1932. His other income is rent off land, 50 bushels corn, and 80 bales of hay.

His obituary in the Herald-Democrat newspaper 1 Dec. 1938 states: W.H. Porter, Confederate Veteran, Dies. William H. Porter 90 years old who was one of two surviving Confederate veterans in Johnson County died Sunday afternoon at his home near Harmony seven miles northwest of here. Porter was 16 years of age when he enlisted in the Confederate army. He joined the Confederate forces at Fayetteville and was at Marshall, Texas when the war ended. He served under General Price and his Colonel was Tom Gunther who later was an attorney at Fayettveille. He was a lifelong resident of Harmony, where he was born November 16, 1848. He was the son of Mr and Mrs. John Porter and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Porter who came to Johnson county from Tennessee in 1836. His father died in 1848. His wife who died 10 years ago was the former Miss Mollie Temple. Mr. Porter was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. With Mr. Porter's death, William Poteet of Clarksville is the only surviving member of the John F. Hill camp in Johnson county. Mr. Porter is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Belle Harris of Ludwig, Mrs. J. B. Adkins and Mrs. M. M. Chancey of Clarksville, Mrs. R. F. Cowan of Vian, Okla, and Mrs. Clarence Bean of Harmony, 25 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great grand child. Funeral service as held Monday at 2PM at the Harmony cemetery with Rev. Hugh Yandell, Presbyterian minister of Lone Pine officiating. Burial was in the Harmony cemetery.

Marriage Notes for William Porter and Mary Temple:

Married at Cumberland Presbyterian Church by Jesse Marshall.

Children of William Porter and Mary Temple are:

i. Charley Sidney Porter⁴¹⁸, born 06 Nov 1871 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴¹⁹; died Sep 1876 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴¹⁹

Notes for Charley Sidney Porter:

Died as a young child with the croup.

ii. Belle Porter⁴²⁰, born 28 Dec 1873 in Arkansas^421,422; died 04 Mar 1968 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas^423,424; married Robert Harris 17 Feb 1897 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴²⁵; born 1872 in Mississippi^425,426; died 10 Jan 1949 in Arkansas⁴²⁷.

Notes for Belle Porter:

Obituary of Belle Harris from The Graphic, Clarksville, Arkansas March 7, 1968 page 7: Funeral for Belle Porter Harris, 94, of Clarksville was held Tuesday at the Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Julian Rowton officiated. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Mrs. Harris was a member of the Presbyterian church and the widow of J. R. Harris. She died Monday morning in a Fort Smith hospital.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Orville Patterson of Clarksville; one sister Mrs. Norma Cowan of Henryetta, Okla.; two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren.

iii. Sidney Emmaline Porter⁴²⁸, born 16 Dec 1876 in Arkansas⁴²⁹; died 30 Sep 1958 in Arkansas⁴²⁹; married Joseph "Joe" B. Adkins 24 Apr 1898 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴³⁰; born 1876 in Arkansas^431,432; died 24 Jun 1929 in Arkansas⁴³³.

Notes for Sidney Emmaline Porter:

Sidney Emmaline Porter was born 16 Dec 1876 in Arkansas.

On 24 April 1898 she married Joe B. Adkins. Joe died 10 Jan 1929.

Sidney died 30 Sep 1958 of pneumonia and is buried at Liberty Hill, Northeast of Clarksville, Arkansas.

Her marriage license shows her as 20 years old, thus born in 1878 [?]

Marriage Notes for Sidney Porter and Joseph Adkins:

LeEtta Cowan's research shows 24 April 1897 (1895/1896?) So no definite date

15 iv. Norma Temple Porter, born 05 Jan 1878 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas; died 13 Dec 1968 in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma; married Robert Franklin Cowan 01 Jan 1899 in Harmony, Johnson Co., Arkansas.

v. Rhoda Ann Porter⁴³⁴, born 30 Mar 1881 in Arkansas⁴³⁵; died 20 Sep 1958 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴³⁶; married (1) Roger W. Harris 22 Dec 1899 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴³⁷; born 21 Feb 1877 in Mississippi⁴³⁸; died Bet. 1918 - 1920; married (2) Marvin Marcelas Chancey; born 30 Mar 1883; died 25 Apr 1928 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴³⁹; married (3) Robert P. Laster 26 Jul 1939 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁴⁰; born 24 Jul 1868 in Tennessee^441,442; died 07 Jan 1943 in Johnson Co., Arkansas^443,444.

Notes for Rhoda Ann Porter:

On the 1920 Census of Red Lick Township, Johnson Co., Arkansas, Rhoda Harris appears as a widow, living alone, age 38. No occupation.

On the 1930 Census of Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas, Rhoda Chancey appears as married, head of household, living alone, age 49. No occupation.

On her father's obituary in 1938 she is listed as Mrs. M. M. Chancey of Clarksville, Arkansas.

Obituary of Mrs. Rhoda A. Laster from the [unable to read] County Graphic, Clarksville, Ark., Sept. 25, 1958: Laster Rites are Sunday. Mrs. Rhoda A. Laster, 77, a resident of Mt. Vernon community, died Saturday at the Elm Grove Rest Home after a long illness. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Sidney Atkins of Harmony, Mrs. Norma Cowan of Henryetta, Okla., and Mrs. Belle Harris of Mt. Vernon community. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Vernon Church of Christ with Lewis Hager officiating. Burial was at the Harmony cemetery under the directions of Hardwicke Funeral home.

Notes for Roger W. Harris:

Roger W. Harris and his wife Rhoda are living at Red Lick, Johnson Co. Arkansas appear there on the 1910 U. S. Census. Roger is a farmer. They have been married 10 years and have zero children.

He registered for the draft in World War I on Sept. 18, 1918. He doesn't not appear on the 1920 Census with Rhoda.

vi. Fannie C. Porter⁴⁴⁵, born 09 Jun 1882 in Arkansas⁴⁴⁶; died 16 Jan 1906⁴⁴⁶; married Henry Stephen Underwood 19 Jan 1902 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁴⁷; born 15 Sep 1878 in Alabama^{448,449,450,451}; died 16 Oct 1962 in Ada, Ponotoc Co., Oklahoma⁴⁵².

Notes for Fannie C. Porter:

Notes for Henry Stephen Underwood:

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Graham, Carter Co., Oklahoma, Henry appears with his wife Emma and their son Almon H., his daughters Rubie and Ruel and Emma's sons Solon L. Brown and Paul R. Brown. This is a second marriage for both Henry and Emma. She is the mother of 4, 3 of whom are still living. Henry is a farmer. He and Emma have been married 4 years.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Mountain, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma, Henry appears with his wife Emma and children Ruel, Almon and Mabel. Henry is a farmer.

vii. Lura E. Porter⁴⁵³, born 14 Jan 1886 in Arkansas⁴⁵⁴; died 10 Oct 1922 in Edna, Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁵⁴; married John Abraham Adkins 02 Nov 1902 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁵⁵; born 1878⁴⁵⁶; died 1962⁴⁵⁶.

Notes for Lura E. Porter:

Had 10 children with Abe. Lura died in childbirth with her twins.

Marriage Notes for Lura Porter and John Adkins:

Marriage license shows J. A. Adkins age 22 (born 1880) and Lura Porter age 16 (Born 1886) which is different from LeEtta's research.

viii. Charlie D. Porter⁴⁵⁷, born 13 Oct 1888 in Arkansas⁴⁵⁸; died 06 Aug 1952 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁵⁸; married Ira Clarence Bean 15 Nov 1906 in Johnson Co., Arkansas⁴⁵⁹; born 23 Feb 1884 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas^460,461; died 12 Nov 1971 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Arkansas^462,463.

Notes for Charlie D. Porter:

Died of Cancer.

Generation No. 6

32. Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick⁴⁶⁴, born 05 Jun 1813 in Madison Co., Illinois⁴⁶⁵; died 10 Mar 1886 in Ulysses, Butler Co., Nebraska^466,467. He was the son of 64. Thomas Newton Kirkpatrick and 65. Mary Ann "Polly" Lane. He married 33. Celia Ison New 06 Sep 1832 in Morgan Co., Illinois⁴⁶⁸.

33. Celia Ison New⁴⁶⁹, born 05 Feb 1816 in Warren Co., Kentucky⁴⁷⁰; died 25 Nov 1901 in Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana^471,472. She was the daughter of 66. James Francis New and 67. Nancy McDonald.

Notes for Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick:

Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick was the eleventh child of Thomas Newton Kirkpatrick and Mary Ann "Polly" Lane. Thomas Milligan was born in Madison County, Illinois, 5 Jun 1813. He died 10 Mar 1886 in Butler County, Nebraska, near Ulysses. He was married to Celia Ison New on 6 Sept 1832 in Morgan County, Illinois, by Lorenzo Edwards. Celia was born 5 Feb 1815 in Kentucky. She died 25 November 1901 at the home of her daughter, Celia, in Kinder, Louisiana.

Thomas M. Kirkpatrick recounts in his own writings the religiousness of his family, the same faith that converted him early and led to his becoming a Methodist Circuit Rider. In a reminiscence he says: "My father's house was a preacher's home. I recollect the names of many of them yet, such as S.H. Thompson, John Dew, Simeon Walker and others. How I used to delight to water and feed their horses, and hear their sweet songs, their earnest prayers.

"Our parents were converted during the great awakening that was called the Cane Ridge Revival. Father had been raised up in the Presbyterian Faith. His mother (ed. note: Susannah Gillham Kirkpatrick) was a member of that church, but was never converted (to Methodism) until a camp meeting held on my father's land. She was some eighty years of age."

In 1827 Thomas, aged 14 was converted at a camp meeting presided over by the famed Peter Cartwright. he states that his brother Joseph urged him to go forward, then states that of his family, five became preachers -- four of whom were itenerants and the fifth a local preacher. Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick had cousins who were preachers, also -- the sons of his Uncle John. (His uncles James and Francis did not seem to have offspring who favored the cloth as a profession.)

In 1834 he and his brother William P. Kirkpatrick made land claims in Lee County, Iowa, near Keokuk. The next year they brought their families to Iowa. Thomas has given a graphic and frightening account of a portion of that journey.

"On the fourth of March following, brother William and I, with our families crossed the river on the ice a little above Fort Madison. There had been some warm days that had weakened the ice so much that it was considered dangerous to cross with a team. We had three yoke of oxen. Brother William was driving the team and I was driving the cow and some hogs and sheep behind the wagon. The ice would frequently crack, and I could feel it sink under my feet. The frequently cracking of the ice frightened the cow. She ran forward and became entangled with the oxen. The leaders turned short around and it was with difficulty that Brother could get them straightened out. While they were thus tangled it seemed to me that they sunk several inches below the level of the ice. If ever i lifted my heart in earnest prayer, it was then. It has always seemed to be by a special providence that we escaped being all drowned."

Thomas M. was first licensed as a Methodist Exhorter in 1835. The renewal of his exhorter's license was dated 17 September 1836 and signed by William Pitner, the second Methodist Preacher in charge of what is now Iowa. He was the first person to be licensed as a Methodist Preacher in Iowa. This happened at a camp meeting held at West Point in Lee County in 1837. His preacher's license bears the date 8 April 1837, and is signed by Henry Summers. From 1835 on he was a busy itinerant. He was ordained deacon at Bloomington, Illinois, by Bishop Morris, 15 September 1839, and elder at Platteville, Wisconsin, by the same bishop, 29 August 1841.* He joined the Illinois conference in the fall of 1837 and his first appointment was as junior preacher on the Knoxville (Illinois) circuit, Dr. Chauncey Hobart being his senior. During the year they became strongly attached to each other and the friendship endured for the rest of their lives.

In 1838 he was sent to Mercer, Missouri, where his wife once noted her "children cried for bread for which I had no means of supplying". The family is found in Henry County, Illinois in the 1840 census. In a series of moves, Thomas served Rock River (Illinois) circuit in 1839, Mount Pleasant (Iowa) in 1840, the Rock River circuit again in 1841, Pittsburg (Iowa) circuit in 1842, and the Des Moines Mission (Iowa) in 1843, a circuit eighty miles long. He built a cabin here, a log hut in the woods, without doors, windows or chimney. He moved his family into the hut and resumed preaching the gospel. He averaged one day of rest a week and this he spent in providing as he could for his family. His wife stated that "They were happy in the Work."

Kirkpatrick was assigned to Ottumwa in 1844 Oskaloosa in 1845, Birmingham in 1846, Locust Grove in 1847, Richland in 1848, Yellow Springs in 1849, West Point in 1850, Salem in 1851 and New London in 1852. All these assignments were in Southeast Iowa. In 1854 he went to Minnesota. In 1856 he Joined the Minnesota Methodist Conference at it's organization. He spent four years as Presiding Elder of the Red Wing District. In 1860-61 he was in Cannon City (in Rice County, Minnesota) and at Pine Island in 1862-63.

This was rough arduous work. For example, he held the first religious service in the newly platted town of Ottumwa, Iowa, in the bar room of a tavern. Near Agency in Wapello County, Iowa, a memorial plaque commemorates a service which he held in the wigwam of Chief Wapello in 1837.

In the book by Kirkpatrick's colleague, Chauncey Hobart, it is noted that there were several first for Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick in Minnesota. "The first quarterly meeting for the charge -- St Peter -- was held by brother T.M. Kirkpatrick who came as a supply for brother Kerns. He came on horseback a distance of sixty-five miles." Again: "... The first sermon here was preached by Rev. T.M. Kirkpatrick at the house of Truman Nutting, Sr." (this was at Faribault, MN). "There is a tollerbly reliable tradition that about the middle of July 1855, Rev. T.M. Kirkpatrick preached the first sermon in what is now the city of Rochester, then a new settlement and containing from three to five shanties. . ."** Kirkpatrick preached at Red Wing, Northfield, Fairbault and other towns and settlements in the region. At Red Wing, in October 1861, he was accepted as a member of the Masons, Red Wing Lodge No. 8.

In 1862 he was assigned to Paynesville, MN, but before he could move his family to the town, the Sioux Uprising had occurred, firing the entire southwestern Minnesota frontier with Indian Warfare. By 1863 he was again preaching in Iowa.

He served in other Iowa and Missouri towns and then finally sent to Huntsville, Arkansas. After traveling the circuit a few times he had to return home because his health had broken. In 1875 he was returned to the Iowa Conference, settling on his place in Lee County. (Kirkpatrick seems to have been one of the original land owners in Jefferson County, Iowa, too, having purchased forty acres in section 21, Polk Township in 1848.)

Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick apparently served in 1831 in Morgan County, Illinois for some 25 days in the 1st Regiment of the Illinois Mounted Volunteers, Duncans Brigade, Captain Joseph Wesson's company. This was during the early rumblings of the Black Hawk War, called at this time the Sac and Fox War. In 1850 he made claim for bounty land based on this service, but the application -- for what reason we do not know -- was rejected (National Archives -- Rejected #15827).

Two of Thomas' sons served the Union Army during the Civil War. One, Chauncey Hobart Kirkpatrick died of typhoid fever at Corinth, Mississippi, in 1862, and Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick made the sad trek down river to collect his son's remains. The other son, James Whitfield, returned from the war and collected a pension based on service disabilities. A son-in-law, Reason Burge, husband of Thomas' daughter Mary Elizabeth, also served in the Union Army.

At the request of his children, Thomas Milligan Kirkpatrick had begun to write the story of his life and work before his death, but he had reached only the fourth year or so of his ministerial tale when he was seized with paralysis and was unable to continue. He died soon after at the home of one of his daughters who has not been identified at the time of this writing.

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* Thomas' obituary from the Iowa Conference Minutes of 1886 say that this was Bloomington, Illinois and Platteville, Wisconsin. However, it seems at least as probable, perhaps more so, that it was Bloomington and Platteville, IOWA. In the 1830's, what is now Muscatine, Iowa was called Bloomington, and in Des Moines County, there was a small town, since disappeared, called Plattesville.

** Methodism in Minnesota, Chauncey Hobart, Red Wing, Minn., 1887.

Note: Bible printed in 1833 and published by B. Waugh and T. Mason for the Methodist Episcopal Church, name on inside cover is Thomas M. Kirkpatrick. This Bible also had Old Testament--had been in a flood. Owned by Wayne and Ruth Kirkpatrick Gothenburg, NE in 1980. A photo copies of the family page entries starts with Thomas Kirkpatrick born Nov. 9, 1766 and ends in 1862. [Br²derbund Family Archive #255, Ed. 1, Land Records: AL, AR, FL, LA, MI, MN, OH, WI 1790-1907, Date of Import: 19 Mar 1998, Internal Ref. #1.255.1.35096.24]

Patentee Name: Kirkpatrick, Thomas M.

Accession Number: MN1130__.312

State: Minnesota

Volume: 1130

Page: 312

Document Number: 3294

Land Office: Henderson

Aliquot Part Reference: SESE

Section Number: 17

Township: 111 North

Range: 16 West

Meridian/Survey Area: Fifth Principal Meridian

Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Sale-Cash Entries

Date Signed: 2 Jul 1860

Acreage: 40.00

Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature.

Notes for Celia Ison New:

In the Iowa State census of 1885 Thomas and Celia were living in the household of their son J. F. Kirkpatrick and his second wife Olive. They were in Jasper County, Fairview Township.

Children of Thomas Kirkpatrick and Celia New are:

16 i. James Whitfield Kirkpatrick, born 30 Jul 1833 in Morgan Co., Illinois; died 19 Apr 1883 in Black Hawk, Jefferson Co., Iowa; married Rachel Jane Burge 07 Sep 1854 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa.

ii. Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick⁴⁷³, born 31 Jul 1835 in Winchester, Morgan Co., lllinois^473,474; died 22 May 1905 in Lincoln Co., Washington⁴⁷⁵; married Reason Anderson Burge 09 Apr 1854 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa⁴⁷⁶; born 26 Aug 1834 in Sangamon Co., Illinois⁴⁷⁷; died 30 Jan 1915 in Whittier or Sawtelle, Los Angeles Co., California⁴⁷⁸.

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick:

Mary Kirkpatrick was born on 31 July 1835 probably in Lee County, Iowa, although one source says Morgan County, Illinois. She married Reason A. Burge, 6 April 1854 at New London, Henry County, Iowa. Burge was born 26 August 1834 in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Reason Burge served in the Civil War in the Union Army. He enlisted 11 August 1862 in Company K,

25th Iowa Volunteer Infantry for a term of three years. He served as a private until he was discharged 27 May 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for medical reasons. He took sick, according to the record, on picket duty at Millikens Bend, Louisiana (part of the great Vicksburg, Mississippi campaign). He was discharged with heart disease and vertigo, and apparently, some sort of eye difficulty. At the time of his enlistment, he was described as a farmer, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with blue eyes and dark hair. He received a pension certificate #22632 for the disabilities that plagued him all his life (National Archives).

After the war, the Burges lived in Iowa until 1871, then moved to Nebraska and lived there for three years. They then moved to Arkansas for two years, after which they moved to Lincoln County, Washington for sixteen years, near a place called Sprague. Reason Burge removed to California to a Federal Soldiers Home in the Los Angeles area (Sawtele) about 1907. Mary Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) Burge apparently died somewhere along those travels. We have no place or date. * Reason remarried at the age of 76 to Sally I. Gibson, a Kentucky native, aged 66, in Los Angeles, 14 November 1910. He died at the Soldiers home 30 January 1915.

There were seven children born of the marriage.

*Place, date and burial has been found since this was published.

Notes for Reason Anderson Burge:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of New London, Henry Co., Iowa, Reason Burge appears with his wife Mary and children Alice age 5, Eliza age 3 and William age 1. Reason is a farmer.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Swan City, Saline Co., Nebraska, Reason Burge appears with his wife Mary C. and children Alice age 15, Emma age 9, James age 7, and Jessie 2 (male). Reason is a farmer.

R. A. Burge appears with his wife Mary and children William, Estella, James, Jesse and Frederick in Polk, Nodaway Co., Missouri 1880 census. Page 232D.

On the 1890 Veterans Schedule, Reason A. Burge appears at Sprague, Lincoln Co., Washington. He served with the 25 Iowa Infantry for 9 months, 16 days.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Lincoln Co., Washington, Reason is listed as born August 1834, age 65, married, 45 years and the superintendant of the County Poor Farm. His wife Mary is listed as born July 1835 age 64, married 45 years, mother of 8 children, 6 of whom are living.

Reason A. Burge, d. 01/30/1915, K 25th Iowa Inf, Plot: 25 K-16 bur. 02/03/1915. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles County, California.

iii. Nancy Louisa Kirkpatrick⁴⁷⁹, born 11 Jun 1837 in Lee Co., Iowa⁴⁷⁹; died Bet. 1883 - 1886 in Chautauqua Springs, Kansas⁴⁸⁰; married Dr. Alvin H. Herbert 04 Jul 1855 in Henry Co., Iowa^481,482; born 28 Oct 1824 in Harrison Co., Ohio