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Based originally on a hand-written document provided by Elmer and Florence Garber

Cross referenced to “Garber Family History” compiled by Ronald Bunch 1993

Peebler Genealogy compiled from Velma Cone 1983 and Tresa Tatyrek 2003

Jones Genealogy originally edited by William Peters circa 1963

Cyrus Teater Genealogy compiled by Kay C. Wilmot 2002

Additional sources footnoted where applicable

Special thanks to Mary Peer, Kay Wilmot, and Garry Treadwell who contributed greatly.

All portions compiled, verified, edited and updated by Tim D. Garber




Preface

A generation goes and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever. Ecclesiastes 1:4 (NAS)


The greatest way to honor and preserve those who have gone before us is to remember them. Here is an attempt to do just that. This is a collection of genealogies gathered from family, books, interviews and Internet sites. Efforts have been taken to document sources and prune away obviously erroneous information. This is my second release and in this edition the focus was on adding rich content. Some family lines were revisited in an effort to update them but more energies were spent attempting to add content to the lives of those lives I am remembering.

Participation in providing such information came from a few primary sources and to those I am most grateful. Such an undertaking has been very tiresome but I believe this is a rich resource, a treasure trove of data and relics from our long family history.

The background on this project began simply as an effort to transcribe a document my Grandmother, Florence Mabel Jones Garber gave to me after I asked some questions regarding the family history. That original hand written document I believe was an uncredited copy possibly of a 1983 version of Ron Bunch’s Garber genealogy.

Mary Peer provided me with a copy of Ron Bunch’s 1993 version in 1995, which I have, painstakingly compared, verified and updated as much as possible before assimilating. Where discrepancies were found which I could not rectify I generally defaulted to the Bunch version, except where multiple alternates agreed otherwise, there was a lack of detail in the information, contradictory information, or as in the case of Jacob Garber the document ignored all but a single family line.

The Jacob Garber1 family connection has been disputed. It was not in Mr. Bunch’s genealogy and in my original source document his only assigned child was John Garber the founder of the Beaver Dam Brethren Church. It was part of Clark M. Garber’s 1939 work and some of the family lines have since been updated by descendents of these lines. The connection between Samuel Garber (killed at Lundy’s Lane) and Jacob Garber (1762) is often questioned and while I concede the link is not beyond contention; links to other possible parents are weaker. I have been unable to find documentation linking Samuel conclusively to anyone. As this book is a collection I have included Clark M. Garber’s and subsequent updates to those lines until the link is disproved.

My original anonymous transcript claimed John Garber the founder of the Beaver Dam Brethren Church in Maryland was Samuel’s father. I have found nothing to confirm this and in fact found what I believe was this John Garber’s Will bequeathing his possessions to a spouse and children that do not conform to Clark M. Garber or any other family tree. Thus I discounted the relationship. Also worth note, the timeline would become more difficult to work out if we accept that Jacob was born in 1732 and Samuel was born between 1760 and 1767. (As a side note I must inform the reader that John, Jacob, and Samuel were very common Garber given names at this time and determining who is who while looking at documents can be very confusing. Some of these names appear generation after generation constantly overlapping temporally as well as geographically.)

During this work I relied heavily on the Internet in expanding these documents. In some cases gathering information from family members I met online. In other cases doing telephone interviews with descendants located online. For portions I drew on the works of others crediting them via footnote.

The most daunting challenge in this project was to push the dawn of the Garber family back as far as possible. I was very confident in removing Johannes Garber as Jacob Garber’s father from the original document I was referencing. It is possible that Johannes could be the father of the John Garber who founded the Beaver Dam church but I did not pursue that line aggressively.

Clark Garber’s assertion that Michael Garber was Jacob’s father at first seemed a break-through but it soon became clouded when the sibling connection between Jacob, Simon, and Michael came into question by Steven R. Garver and Jerry R. Masters. They cite the manifest of the Patience where these names do not appear together and point out the fact that Simon and Michael were apparently illiterate; signing with only a mark, while Jacob signs his name, indicating he was educated. Convinced by this argument I left Jacob as the Patriarch.

During my research I discovered several missing branches, which have been grafted into this collection. Some I have carefully verified while others I took directly from other genealogies. These are footnoted when first introduced but only sporadically afterward. In some cases I merged different genealogies with differing amounts of data. Verifying as much as possible. Footnotes indicate when sources change. When the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) was used the person’s Social Security number is footnoted. Social Security numbers are only recorded for the deceased as proof of the source.

Why wasn’t a genealogy program used to create this book? In designing this book I looked at various formats for genealogies and as a non-professional I found most very confusing and difficult to follow. This, unfortunately, is the very nature of a genealogy. Also I found most computer genealogy programs to be clunky, confusing and full of confusing places to place data. When output to book form the flow of lineage was easily lost when family lines ended and picked up again in a previous generation. The numbering systems were all but useless to anyone not trained to read them. Even when explained, the numbering often seemed to defy the explanation.

So rather than fight a computer program’s organization method or implement a complex numbering system I opted to format the table of contents in a logical flow. I have only assigned generation numbers starting with Jacob Garber.

Only persons having known offspring were given a heading and table of contents listing. Female names have been a struggle for me. Naming women strictly by their maiden name in their heading may sound like the least offensive method but for me there are many women I only know by their married name. This would make spotting family members more difficult. Listing them by their last known marriage could also present confusion since some marriages may have been listed out of order or the last marriage may have been in old age after the death of a long time spouse.

Gaps were introduced between entries and these gaps are expanded between major family lines of Jacob Garber’s offspring. Chapter divisions occur for each of John Garber’s (1801 son of Samuel and Anna Garber) children. The reasoning behind this is two-fold. First these are usually large family lines. Secondly, since I descend from this line there is more detail available to me on these lines. Also worth note is the fact that this family breakdown was done in my original source document (only to a greater degree) and I found it made reading easier. The formatting for each of these chapters is the same with expanded gaps between family lines directly below the chapter parent.

It is sometimes difficult to determine if someone has died it is possible someone is erroneously listed as dead or vice versa. Naturally life is always moving on and new children are being born, people are marrying and ending marriages. It is impossible to keep such a document completely current. I greatly appreciate corrections and/or additions from readers.

Finally this document was prepared primarily for my own children so some maternal trees have been included. This explains the appendices. Maternal family trees are included for as many as I had available. Naturally, I was primarily concerned with those relating to my children and myself but some will be of interest to a wider audience.

I hope you find this book interesting and helpful if you are looking for your own roots. I have done my best to introduce life into an otherwise drab collection of data. For most people the details of their lives have been lost or were just unavailable to me. When photos, newspaper clippings or book excerpts were found or provided they have been included and credited.

The electronic version of this document contain links for ease of navigation. Should you have a copy you will find clicking on the colored names will take you quickly to a child’s entry or back to the parent’s entry. If the name of a child is not in color, that person was never married and thus does not have a separate entry. Any details for that individual will appear in under their name.

This document is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat formats. However, even in print this document can be followed with a fair amount of ease.

If you see an error or have additional information please drop me a line at:


Tim D. Garber

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In this document living persons appear. Under no circumstances should any of the data contained in this document to be used for any purpose other than those intended. This data is intended for family research and personal enjoyment only. All other uses are strictly prohibited. Please respect the rights of others.














A good name is better than fine perfume…” Ecclesiastes 7:1 (NIV)











The Jacob Garber

Family

Generation 1

Jacob Garber2

Born 1732 in Basil, Berne, Switzerland3. Died 1800 in Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Emigrated from Switzerland on the ship, Patience, via Rotterdam, under command of Capt. Hugh Steele, landed at Philadelphia September 15, 1753, and went to Baltimore. He signed his name Gerber4. Jacob later went to Western Maryland, near Johnsville. Settled in Beaver Dam, Maryland. He was a farmer and a cobbler5. Founded the Beaver Dam Church of the Brethren in Johnsville, Frederick Co, MD. Wife’s name unknown.

Jacob’s parents are not known. One theory is that his father was Michael Gerber or possibly Gerberich. Michael Gerber was born 1700 in German Palatine, at Heilbrom, on the Rhine, Germany. Married in 1730. This is based on the assumption that Jacob arrived in America with two brothers Simon and Michael. The contention that Simon and Michael are Jacob’s brothers originates from Clark M. Garber. This has been challenged by others such as Steven R. Garver and Jerry R. Masters who contend the following: “…examination of the ship list in Strassburger and Hinke (1992) casts doubt on the “three-brothers” speculation. The signatures were not adjacent to one another. Jacob signed his name, while Michael and Simon used a mark; if they were brothers, it would be expected that they would all sign or all mark. Finally, Simeon’s name is spelled Carber and Gerbick, adjacent to a Leonard + Gerbick; it is assumed that he was not a Gerber/Garber.” Without solid evidence to link Jacob to Michael we are left guessing as to who our Swiss and quite possibly German ancestors were. 6

Jacob was father to ten children7.


Catherine born May 10, 17588 died July 14, 1839

(Born in MD & died in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Israel Bigler9 (b: 1747 in Frederick Co, MD) 1775 in MD.)


Samuel born between 1760-6710 died August 1814


Henry born circa 1761/65 died unknown


Michael born 1762 died unknown


Simon born 1766 died unknown


Jacob (Jr.?) born May 14, 1767 died January 19, 1852

(Born near Johnsville, MD & died in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. Moved in 1794 to West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Moved in 1834 to Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. He was a minister, farmer and a cobbler. Married Mary Magdalene Eller born 177511. It appears he may have served in the War of 1812. Hamilton's Rifle Reg't, Pennsylvania Mil., drummer, roll box 78, roll exct 602, roll record 29)


Barbara born circa 1771 died 1851

(Married Joseph Grable born 1778.)


John12 born June 4, 1772 died April 27, 1848

(Born & died in Johnsville, Carroll, MD. Buried Beaver Dam Cemetery, Johnsville, MD. Married Elizabeth Mack (1769 - 1856). Sister of Anna Mack who married brother, Samuel. It appears he served in the War of 1812. 1 Reg't (Shappell's) Pennsylvania Mil., private, roll box 79, roll exct 602 and roll record. John is credited with the founding the Flat Rock Brethren church.13)


Jonathan born January 23, 1774 died July 28, 1850

(Born in Johnsville, MD & died in Washington County, PA.)


Solomon born October 10, 179114 died January 16, 1870

(Born & died in Johnsville, MD. Married Mary Shriver born September 22, 1798 in Johnsville, Carroll County, MD. Solomon is buried at Beaver Dam Cemetery, Johnsville, Frederick, MD.)




Generation 2

Catherine Garber15 Bigler

Daughter of Jacob Garber born May 10, 1758 in MD, and died July 14, 1839 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. She married Israel Bigler16, born 1747 in Frederick County, Maryland, and died December 15, 1838 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married circa 1775 in Maryland. Both are buried in Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Their eight children were:


Samuel born 1775 or 76 died March 5, 1849

(Born in MD & died in Washington Co, PA. He married Susanna _____. She was born circa 1780 - 1781, and died August 18, 1849 in Washington Co, PA.)


Jacob born February 13, 1778 died June 21, 1849

(Born in MD & died West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Nancy Penn born: circa 1788/89.)


Catherine born July 10, 1780 died August 11, 1855

(Died in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH. Married John Shidler born January 7, 1776 in PA)


Michael born January 16, 1782 died March 3, 1855

(Born in MD & died in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington, PA. Married Catherine Boocher born April 20, 1785.)


Daniel born circa 1784 died unknown

(Born in MD.)


Mary Magdalene born 1786 died October 15, 1829

(Married George Smith born 1781. Died in Washington Co, PA.)


David born May 3, 1787 died August 25, 1844

(Born in MD & died in Darke Co, OH. He married Nancy Grable, daughter of Joseph Grable and Barbara Garber. Nancy was born August 22, 1793, and died December 14, 1858 in Darke Co, OH.)


Susannah born 1792 died August 27, 1858

(Born in Frederick Co, MD, and died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. Before 1815 she married David Enoch III born 1786 in Washington Co, PA.)



Generation 3

Jacob Bigler17

Son of Catherine and Israel Bigler. Born February 13, 1778 in Maryland and died June 21, 1849 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. Married Nancy Penn, (born circa 1788).

Their two children are:


Israel born July 27, 1811 died January 14, 1884

(Born in PA. Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA . Buried Franklin Cemetery. Married Elizabeth Smith born December 22, 1812 in PA.)


Hannah born unknown died unknown



Generation 4

Israel Bigler

Son of Jacob and Nancy Bigler. Born July 27, 1811 in Pennsylvania and died January 14, 1884 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. He is buried in Franklin Cemetery. Married Elizabeth Smith born December 22, 1812 in Pennsylvania and died March 14, 1884 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.

They had seven children.


Nancy born 1840 died unknown


Peter S. born 1842 died January 28, 1843


Hannah18 born 1845 died 1922


Mary Mollie born January 26, 1849 died March 29, 1928

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Amity, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married James N. Sargeant born December 12 1852.)


Sarah born 1853 died unknown


Margaret born 1855 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA.)


George born 1861 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA.)



Generation 5

Mary Mollie Bigler Sargeant

Daughter of Israel and Elizabeth Bigler. Born January 26, 1849 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 29, 1928 in Amity, Amwell Township, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. Married James N. Sargeant born December 12 1852. She is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.

They had two children.


Irving19 born circa 1869 died unknown


Israel J. born September 1, 1886 died May 8, 1956



Generation 3

Catherine Bigler Shidler

Daughter of Catherine & Israel Bigler. Born July 10, 1780 in Maryland and died August 11, 1855 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, Ohio. Married John Shidler born January 7, 1776 in PA and died January 19, 1857 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH.

They had one child.


Rachel born November 20, 1824 died April 2, 1909

(Born in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH. Married Samuel Boyd born September 10, 1814 in Antrim Co, Ireland and died August 23, 1882 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH. Married on October 14, 1858 in Berlin Twp, Holmes Co, OH.)



Generation 3

Michael Bigler

Son of Catherine and Israel Bigler. Born January 16, 1782 in Maryland and died March 3, 1855 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Catherine Boocher born April 20, 1785 and died April 5, 1844 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had eleven20 children.


Anna born circa 1804 died unknown

(Married Jacob Garrett born circa 1800.)


Catherine born circa 1806 died before 1855


Sarah born circa 1808 died unknown

(Married Robert Hook.)


Susannah born circa 1810 died unknown


David born May 15, 1812 died April 6, 1884

(Born and died in PA. Married Mahala Smith born 1818. Married before 1838.)


Simon born 1814 died June 1, 1825


Henry M. born January 4, 1818 died August 9, 1880

(Buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Mary Fulton born March 15, 1826 in PA and died August 8, 1906. Married circa 1844.)


Rebecca born circa 1825 died unknown

(Married Benjamin Greenlee.)


Amanda born circa 1827 died unknown


Eleanor born 1829 died 1907

(Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Eli Grable born 1818.)


Benjamin born August 27, 1830 died March 18, 1879

(Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Mary Ann Gayman born November 19, 1837 in Pennsylvania and died September 7, 1898.)



Generation 4

David Bigler

Son of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born May 15, 1812 in Pennsylvania and died April 6, 1884 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Mahala Smith born 1818 and died August 22, 1887 in Washington, PA. They married before 1838.

They had four children:


Simon born February 1838 died August 30, 1838


Michael21 born 1845 died April 17, 1865

(Died at Harrisburg, April 17, 1865 - age 20 years - Company G. 110th Pennsylvania Volunteer. Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA)


John born 1848 died unknown


Milton22 born 1855 died unknown



Generation 4

Henry M. Bigler

Son of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born January 4, 1818 in Pennsylvania and died August 9, 1880 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. Married Mary Fulton born March 15, 1826 and died August 8, 1906. Both are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. They were married circa 1844.

They had nine children:


Elizabeth born 1845 died unknown


Catherine born April 28, 1847 died August 13, 1925

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married James Smith born July 19, 1842 and died May 17, 1930.)


Simon H. born February 1850 died 1900

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Temperance Riggle born August 9, 1857 and died October 29, 1946.)


Stephen Fulton born February 24, 1852 died May 27, 1894

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Rozella J. Shipe born December 6, 1857 and died November 18, 1940.)


William Simpson born April 29, 1857 died February 27, 1944

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Elizabeth J. ____ born December 19, 1859 and died August 22, 1887. He was widowed. Remarried Lydia E. Baker born May 26, 1867 and died December 27, 1898.)


Henry Austin born February 13, 1860 died April 7, 1913

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)


John Ellsworth born October 31, 1862 died April 2, 1866

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried in Franklin Cemetery.)


Israel Gilmore born January 10, 1864 died August 10, 1932

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)


Walter born 1867 died unknown



Generation 5

Catherine Bigler Smith

Daughter of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born April 28, 1847 and died August 13, 1925 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, Pennsylvania. She is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married James Smith born July 19, 1842 and died May 17, 1930.

They had seven children.


Mary Elizabeth born July 23, 1869 died February 7, 1954

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Ulysses Grant Day born 1864 and died May 21, 1901.


Sophia Eldora born February 25, 1873 died May 18, 1956

(Married Stephen B. Day born April 21, 1867 and died May 15, 1952.)


James Madison born January 12, 1876 died November 1, 1880


Steven Fulton born March 1, 1878 died March 4, 1920

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Florence Christopher born May 17, 1880 and died May 18, 1963.)


Laura Belle born February 16, 1881 died July 1, 1971

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)


Henry Sherman born June 23, 1883 died November 29, 1958

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Edna Lowery born August 8, 1886 and died January 7, 1963.)


William Olon born June 19, 1886 died March 23, 1972

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)



Generation 6

Mary Elizabeth Smith Day

Daughter of Catherine and James Smith. Born July 23, 1869 and died February 7, 1954 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Ulysses Grant Day born 1864 and died May 21, 1901. Both are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

They had two daughters both died as children and are buried with their parents.


Nellie Bly born November 13, 1892 died April 6, 1907


Jessie Fern born September 9, 1899 died April 6, 1904




Generation 5

Simon H. Bigler

Son of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born February 1850 and died 1900 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Temperance Riggle born August 9, 1857 and died October 29, 1946. They are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had a daughter who died as a children and is buried with her parents.


Myrtle C. born May 13, 1886 died April 11, 1891



Generation 5

Stephen Fulton Bigler

Son of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born February 24, 1852 and died May 27, 1894 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Rozella J. Shipe born December 6, 1857 and died November 18, 1940. Both are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had a son.


W. Scott born August 9, 1882 died November 10, 1954

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Sarah Cooper born October 29, 1887 and died December 27, 1955. She is buried with her husband.)



Generation 5

William Simpson Bigler

Son of Henry and Mary Bigler. Born April 29, 1857 and died February 27, 1944 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth J. ____ born December 19, 1859 and died August 22, 1887. He was widowed. Elizabeth is buried in Franklin Cemetery in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Remarried Lydia E. Baker born May 26, 1867 and died December 27, 1898. Both William and Lydia are buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

William and Lydia had a daughter.


Edythe H. born December 12, 1894 died March 18, 1966

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Buried at Lone Pine Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.)




Generation 4

Rebecca Bigler Greenlee

Daughter of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born circa 1825. Date of death unknown. Married Benjamin Greenlee.

They had three children.


Unnamed Infant born March 29, 1859 died March 29, 1859

(Buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA)


James born July 9, 1859 died October 24, 1955

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)


Caroline born 1867 died 1932

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)



Generation 4

Eleanor Bigler Grable

Daughter of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born 1829 and died 1907. Married Eli Grable born 1818 and died August 5, 1897. Eli is buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Eleanor is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had two daughters.


Sarah Jane born August 19, 1848 died June 3, 1938


Rebecca born April 18, 1858 died January 21, 1961

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Andrew McVay Voorhees born February 25, 1854 and died February 16, 1934.)



Generation 5

Rebecca Grable Voorhees

Daughter of Eleanor and Eli Grable. Born April 18, 1858 and died January 21, 1961 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Andrew McVay Voorhees born February 25, 1854 and died February 16, 1934. Both are buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.

They had four children.


James H. born August 27, 1885 died November 5, 1976

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Married Sadie Alta Garey.)


Haddie born April 9, 1892 died August 9, 1896

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)


Albert G. born June 3, 1894 died August 9, 1971

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at North Ten-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.)


Pauline M.23 born April 2, 1898 died November 29, 1961

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married John H. Ross.)




Generation 4

Benjamin Bigler

Son of Michael and Catherine Bigler. Born August 27, 1830 in Pennsylvania and died March 18, 1879 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Mary Ann Gayman born November 19, 1837 in Pennsylvania and died September 7, 1898. Both are buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had six children.


Isaac born 1856 died unknown


Alice born 1858 died 1880

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA and is buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA.)


James S. born 1861 died unknown


Amanda born 1864 died unknown


George born 1866 died unknown


Michael born 1868 died unknown




Generation 3

Mary Magdalene Bigler Smith

Daughter of Catherine and Israel Bigler. Born 1786 and died October 15, 1829 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married George Smith born 1781.

They had four children.


Israel born September 17, 1814 died March 29, 1892

(Married Hannah Grable born December 9, 1818 and died August 27, 1884. They were married circa 1839. Both are buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Catherine born before 1830 died unknown

(Married Caleb Ball.)


David born before 1830 died unknown

(Married Elizabeth ____.)


Mary born before 1830 died unknown



Generation 4

Israel Smith

Son of Mary Magdalene and George Smith. Born September 17, 1814 in Pennsylvania and died March 29, 1892 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In the census taken July 5, 1870 Israel listed his occupation as a farmer with $6,720 in real estate and $975 in personal property. Married Hannah Grable born December 9, 1818 and died August 27, 1884. They were married circa 1839. Both are buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.

They had ten children.


Daniel born 1840 died April 3, 1925

(Died in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Rachel J. _____ born 1840 in PA. Married circa 1861.)


Katherine born 1842 died unknown


Susanna born 1844 died unknown


Nancy born 1846 died unknown


Barbara born 1848 died unknown


Sarah born January 4, 1850 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Eli Leatherman Tombaugh born May 26, 1838 in Somerset Twp, Washington Co, PA.)


Hannah born 1853 died unknown


William24 born 1857 died unknown


James M.25 born 1861 died unknown


Joseph26 born 1863 died unknown



Generation 5

Daniel Smith

Son of Israel and Hannah Smith. Born 1840 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania and died April 3, 1925 in Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Rachel J. _____ born 1840 in PA. Married circa 1861. The July 5, 1870 census shows Daniel a laborer with $400 in real estate and $200 in personal property.

Daniel and Rachel had seven children.


Jackson born 1862 died unknown


Abraham B. born 1865 died unknown


John born 1869 died unknown


Delia born 1871 died unknown


Hannah S. born 1874 died unknown


Israel born 1878 died unknown


Mary F. born 1879 died unknown



Generation 3

Susannah Bigler Enoch Beeler

Daughter of Catherine & Israel Bigler. Born circa 1792 in Frederick County, Maryland and died August 27, 1867 in Waynesburg, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. She is buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Married David Enoch III born 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died July 20, 1865 in Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Braddock Cemetery II, Greene County, Pennsylvania.

They were married before 1815 and had two children. They divorced circa 1821.


Amos born 1815 died May 16, 1868

(Born in Greene Co, PA and died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. Married Elizabeth Grimes born circa 1822.)


Maria (Mary) Jane born August 19, 1822 died June 12, 1892

(Born in Washington Co., PA and died in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA of heart failure. Buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA. Married John Gamber born May 9, 1818 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA.)


Susannah remarried to Philip Beeler born before 1802 circa 1821. He had three children.


Joshua born 1829 died November 3, 1908

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Morrisville, PA of dropsy. Married Priscilla Smith born circa 1828 in PA and died 10 FEB 1908 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA.)


Hugh born 1831 or 1834 died February 23, 1909

(Died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA and is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA. Served in the American Civil War. 1861 Union Army, Private. 20 JUN 1861 Co. I, 27th Reg., 8th Reserves, PA, mustered in. 12 MAY 1864 Transferred to Co. D, 191st Reg. 27 SEP 1864 Transferred to Company H, 191st Reg. 28 JUN 1865 Mustered out with Company H.27 Hugh saw action at Gettysburg and the Appomatox Campaign.)


Henry born 1835 died February 1926

(Died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA.)



Generation 4

Maria (Mary) Jane Enoch-Beeler Gamber

Daughter of Susannah and David Enoch. Born August 19, 1822 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died June 12, 1893 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania of heart failure. Married John Gamber born May 9, 1818 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 7, 1889 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg County, Pennsylvania. John served in the American Civil War. (January 28, 1864 Enlisted in the Union Army, Private. 26 APR 1865 Transferred from Co, B, 157th Reg. 28 JUN 1865 mustered out with Co. B, 191st Reg. 28 JUN 1865 Wounded and absent in hospital at muster out.)

Mary Jane & John Gamber had ten children.


Catherine (Kate) born March 21, 1844 died April 11, 1924


Frances L. born September 2, 1845 died August 12, 1887

(Born in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA and died in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA of breast cancer. Buried at Greene Mount Cemetery. Married Robert Summersgill born 1830 in Linton, Yorkshire, England and died September 3, 1915 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. They were married circa 1865.)


Samuel born April 11, 1849 died October 23, 1849


John born March 22, 1852 died December 12, 1865


Reuben born April 5, 1854 died March 1, 1857


Mary Jane born May 1, 1857 died April 2, 1908


Jacob born May 2, 1862 died July 27, 1934

(Married Rosa Belle (Rose) Bumgarner born September 16, 1861 in Amity, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married before 1880.)


Anna M. born May 12, 1863 died after 1896

(Married Frederick W. Smith born October 28, 1855 in Washington, PA. Married on June 18, 1886.28)


Jean (female) born 1866 died 1867


Charles B. born 1869 died after 1896



Generation 5

Frances L. Gamber Summersgill

Daughter of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born September 2, 1845 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA and died August 12, 1887 Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA of breast cancer. Married Robert Summersgill born 1830 in Linton, Yorkshire, England and died September 3, 1915 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. They were married circa 1865. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery in Greene Co, PA.

They had three children.


Sarah J. (Sadie) born May 31, 1866 died January 28, 1946

(Married Jesse H. Blair born May 31, 1866 in PA and died January 28, 1946.)


William A. born circa 1867 died unknown

(Married Clara ______ born circa 1872.)


Henry Lee born circa 1880 died June 12, 1901



Generation 6

Sarah J. (Sadie) Summersgill Blair

Daughter of Frances and Robert Summersgill. Born May 31, 1866 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died January 28, 1946 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Married Jesse H. Blair born May 31, 1866 in PA and died January 28, 1946.

They had a daughter.


E.P.(female) born unknown died unknown




Generation 5

Mary Jane Gamber Summersgill

Daughter of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born May 1, 1857 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died April 2, 1908 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Married John Robert Summersgill born November 8, 1852 in Linton, Yorkshire, England and died May 9, 1927 in Waynesburg, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. They were married in 1876. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

They had six children.


Jesse born June 23, 1877 died September 11, 1927

(Married Emma K. Fry born April 13, 1875 in Reading, PA and died November 4, 1945 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. They were married in 1901.)


Fredrick born March 9, 1879 died unknown

(Married Blanche ____ born circa 1884.)


Charles William29 born September 20, 1887 died April 6, 1948

(Married Emma Zook West born November 27, 1884 in PA and died August 6, 1952.)


Catherine Elizabeth born March 4, 1889 died April 18, 1919

(Called Bessie. Married Albert (Bert) James Holder born September 11, 1886 in Clarksville, PA and died April 20, 1919. They were married on September 19, 1910.)


Ralph born March 4, 1893 died October 22, 1965

(Married Goldie Ruth Loughman born July 10, 1893 in Sycamore, PA and died July 23, 1958. They were married 1910 in PA.)


Unnamed Infant born February 27, 1897 died February 27, 1897



Generation 5

Jacob Gamber

Son of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born May 2, 1862 in Marion Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died July 27, 1934 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In 1896 he was listed as a stone mason. Married Rosa Belle (Rose) Bumgarner born September 16, 1861 in Amity, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married before 1880. Both are buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had five children.


John born March 27, 1880 died January 13, 1959

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA of Carcinomatosis, generalized. Buried at Washington Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Washington Co, PA. Occupation Glassworker, Tiger Valley Glass, Washington, PA. Married Ethel Ackard born March 12, 1888 in Marion Station, Homestead, Allegheny Co, PA and died September 25, 1956 in Washington Co, PA of Carcinoma.)


George E. born October 16, 1881 died August 6, 1924

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Elizabeth A. Huffman born February 3, 1879 in Greene Co, PA and died May 23, 1941 in Washington Co, PA. They were married circa 1898. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Frank born March 13, 1883 died November 14, 1908

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Blanche Elizabeth Wheatley born October 2, 1883 in Buffalo Village, PA and died August 23, 1931. they were married in 1906. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Clyde born March 31, 1886 died March 16, 1965

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Miami, Dade Co, FL. Married Ocie Pearl Day born September 17, 1888 in Bellaire, Belmont Co, OH and died March 26, 1972. They were married July 2, 1904. Both buried at Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Miami, FL.)


Ray born June 18, 1896 died August 11, 1976

(Born in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Belle Phillips born March 8, 1895 in Library, PA and died July 30, 1972. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)



Generation 6

George E. Gamber

Son of Jacob and Rose Gamber. Born October 16, 1881 in Waynesburg, Greene Co, PA and died August 6, 1924 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth A. Huffman born February 3, 1879 in Greene County, Pennsylvania and died May 23, 1941 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. They were married circa 1898. Both buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had a son.


Paul H. born July 26, 1899 died October 13, 1957

(Buried at Claysville cemetery. Served in WW1 as a private. Military Discharge DEC 1918.)




Generation 5

Anna M. Gamber Smith

Daughter of Mary Jane and John Gamber. Born May 12, 1863 in Marion Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania and died after 1896. On February 25, 1896 she was living in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Married Frederick W. Smith born October 28, 1855 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Married on June 18, 1886.30 Married by Rev. Jeremiah Simpson.

They had two children.


Jacob born circa 1888 died unknown


Charles born circa 1890 died unknown



Generation 4

Joshua Beeler

Son of Susannah and Phillip Beeler. Born 1829 in Washington Co, PA and died November 3, 1908 in Morrisville, PA of dropsy. Served in the American Civil War. Occupation listed as laborer. Married Priscilla Smith born circa 1828 in PA and died February 10, 1908 in Waynesburg, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA. Both are buried at Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA.

They had four children.


Levi born May 1850 died unknown


Alonzo born February 1858 died April 27, 1920


Unnamed Infant born November 1867 died November 1867


Joshua II born 1870 died 1876




Generation 2

Samuel Garber

Son of Jacob Garber. Born between 1760 & 1767 in Frederick (now Carroll) County, Maryland. Samuel married Anna Mack31 (born 1777) in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania circa 1801. Anna’s father was Alexander Mack. Samuel’s name appears in the 1800 census along with Jacob. His father died sometime in 1800 so it is assumed this Jacob is his brother rather than his father.

They lived in Liberty Town, Frederick County, Maryland before moving to Pennsylvania sometime between 1801 and 1804. Samuel enlisted to fight in the War of 1812 and was subsequently killed in the Battle of Lundy's Lane August 1814 in Ontario, Canada. He was a private on the payroll of Company of Volunteers (1st Regt., 2nd Brig. Infantry of Pennsylvania) commanded by Capt. John Maugre of 2nd regiment performing a tour of duty under command of Col. Jeremiah Schappel, who rendezvoused at York, Pennsylvania under the general order of the governor, dated Aug. 26th, 1814. His wife Anna32 was left with their three children.

After their father's death Samuel and David were bound out to a shoemaker. John was bound out to a hatter.


John born February 19, 180133 died December 19, 1859


Samuel Jr. born May 8, 180434 died April 27, 1893


David born September 26, 180835 died 1889



Generation 3

John Garber

Son of Samuel and Anna Garber. Born Feb. 19, 180136 in Maryland and died December 1437, 1859 in Des Moines Twp., Jefferson Co., Iowa. John married Sarah Albaugh born February 8, 1801 in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania and died January 11, 1879 in Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. They married on September 21, 1823 in Pennsylvania where John was an ordained Elder. In the 1850 US Census John lists his occupation as ‘farmer” with $1,000 real property. Both are buried in the Libertyville Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jefferson Co., Iowa, tombstones #204 and #205.

Farming in those early days was not an easy task farmers were often forced to make their own tools as no supply stores were close enough to be used. To read more about farming in the early days of Decatur County see the Bonus Material: Farming in Decatur County, Iowa.

The following is an account of the journey taken by the John Garber family as they moved from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to Libertyville, Iowa in 1844. From the papers of Susannah Jane Garber Teater.


On April 2, 1844, about noon, we left our home near Huntingdon and at nightfall arrived at the foot of the mountains. A little after sunrise the next morning, we resumed our journey and traveled seven miles without seeing a house. About noon we had dinner and by sunset we had traveled to Johnston where we remained until Friday visiting [the] Stutsman[']s.

Going from there to the Spruce settlement we remained to attend a sale at Goughenour's on Saturday. We attended church on Sunday. We stayed in the settlement until Tuesday, when we took dinner at the Eli Renshoff home and went to the wharf where we were to take the canal boat.

We embarked at dark and immediately started and at noon Wednesday came to Blairsville. At evening we came to the tunnel which is through and under the hill and is 354 feet long. We went across the aqueduct to the other side Thursday and arrived at the tenth lock Friday morning at sun-up. From that time we went through Blackwater, until about nine o'clock and passed a great many salt works and at dark we reached twelve mile lock.

Arriving at Pittsburgh about two o'clock Saturday morning, we transferred to the steamboat 'Swift-Sure', but did not leave until about noon for Wheeling, Virginia38. Our next town was Marietta, Ohio. When we came to Parkersburg, the apple trees were in bloom; peaches and plums were in full bloom, before we left Pennsylvania.

On Sunday morning we had traveled as far as Ripley and about ten o'clock we came to Cincinnati where we lay until Monday evening. There we were astonished to find a woman caught in the wheel of the boat. The second mate was sent to loose her, and it was found she was not known. They took her to shore, where someone said she was the wife of a worthless man who was in jail. She had started to see some of her friends and it was presumed she had too much spirits and had fallen into the water. A coffin was brought for her and she was taken away and buried. They did not bury those that were drown with others, but in a separate place.39

Monday evening we sailed from Cincinnati and came to Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday morning and here we shipped to another boat, "The Charlotte"'. While the boat was crossing the falls of Ohio, we got off and walked about two miles around the falls when we were again taken on board.

We had to get on the boiler deck where there were seven families and eight other passengers. We were so crowded we could scarcely move around.

Friday, the 19th, we came to the mouth of the Ohio, and went up the Mississippi River. The pilot was not acquainted with the river and we [got] stuck on sand bars. We scoured the rocks and plowed the sand but finally got loose, only to strike another when in sight of St. Louis. The boat was extricated again, with little damage and at three o'clock we anchored in St. Louis. Saturday we visited the market place in the city, and saw all kinds of garden greens and all sorts of fresh pork, beef, veal and sausage and various kinds of articles.

Here the boat unloaded lumber and several things, but did not leave until 10 o'clock Saturday night. When some five miles out of St. Louis a large stallion jumped overboard and swam away. The owner left the boat to find it, but we heard nothing more of him.

On Sunday April 21st the Mormons held preaching services on the boat. Monday we sailed onto Nauvoo, Illinois where about 80 Mormons landed. It took about four hours for them to unload. From here, we rowed back a mile for some families to land on the other side of the river. At this time we were having a heavy rain and passengers were landing all along. At dark our party landed at Burlington, Iowa, and the way the drays40 came! ‘I'll have you,’ and ‘I'll have you!’ We took the closest place we could get and of course made a bad choice.

On the 23rd the men went out to hunt [for] a location and [on the] 24th they secured a house and returned. Here in the vicinity of Burlington we lived four years. We moved to Jefferson County, Iowa and settled northeast of Libertyville in 1848.


John Garber (1802-1859) was the first ordained Elder of the Brethren Church southeast of Batavia, at Decatur Township, Jefferson County, Iowa that was organized in 1838. The following information concerns the Church as well as John Garber. Ron Johnson provided this excerpt on February 3, 2002.


THE LIBERTYVILLE CHURCH

The house is located in section 2, Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. In 183841, we find that there were at least two families of members within the bounds of the State of Iowa. They were David Peebler and John Garber. They, with at least two other families located near Libertyville, Jefferson County, before 1844. In common with many of the brethren, these pioneers considered their church relations and growth of prime importance, and in harmony with this sentiment a few members met in 1844 and organized the first Church of the Brethren in Iowa, it being the second one west of the Mississippi River. The number at this organization was eight, and this tallies exactly with original organization over 200 years ago in Germany. It was organized by Eld. George Wolf, of Illinois, and consisted of the following members: Esther; Michael Peebler Jr. and his wife, Fanny; David Peebler and wife and John Garber and wife, Sarah. Brother Garber, being a minister, was placed in charge of the work, and was soon afterward ordained to the eldership, being the first elder ordained in Iowa. He had charge of the church until his death, in 185342. We cannot help but believe that there were others ready to hand in their letters of membership, or were very soon baptized, am, among whom were other families of Peeblers, Albaughs, etc. It is said that Daniel Rodabaugh, Sr., and wife were baptized either at the time of organization or at the first love feast. In 1847, a minister, Peter Lutz, and three families of Brown increased their number as we as the influence of the church. Among the early settlers of members might be mentioned Michael Glotfelty, Jesse West, and other families of Rodabaughts. These formed the foundation of the church at that time, and many of their descendants are at present among the active, earnest workers in the church in different parts of the Brotherhood.

After the death of Brother Garber, the active care of the church fell upon Brother Peter Lutz, who was an able preacher, but not so efficient in leadership. Some of the principal deacons are as follows: David Peebler, Michael Peebler, Abram Wagner, George W. Brown, William Roberts, Philip Albaugh, William F. Baker, Jesse West, Joseph Rodabaugh Alex Smith, James Dunn, West Horn, Ellis Peebler, Samuel Peebler, Joseph Wagner, Joseph Burger, D. A. Wolf, S. C. Laughlin

, Henry Rodabaugh, Thomas Lawson.


ELDER JOHN GARBER

Eld. John Garber was born February 16, 180243, in Maryland. His father, being a poor man, apprenticed him to a hat maker44, which trade he followed in a small way after he moved west. Little is known of his early educational advantages, but they must have been superior to those of the "common man" at that time, perhaps because of is own personal efforts. He was a splendid penman and taught several terms of school. Autograph letters, still in the possession of his grandson, though written with a quill, are marvels of neatness.

Later in life he moved to Pennsylvania where he was married to Sarah Albaugh, and they united with the Church of the Brethren. He was elected to the ministry in Cambria County, Pa., and in 1838 with his family moved to Jefferson Co., IA, coming down the Ohio and up the Mississippi to Burlington in a steamboat. He entered land north of Libertyville and continued to farm until his death. He was ordained to the eldership soon after coming to the state, being the first elder of is faith to be ordained in Iowa and the second west of the Mississippi. The services were held in David Peebler's barn, and were conducted by Eld. George Wolf. He was blessed with a family of seven children, as follows: Susanna, Catherine, Sarah and Phoebe; Samuel W. and David, both ministers in the Church of the Brethren, and Daniel. Most of the children embraced the faith of their parents.

The few letters , previously mentioned, and what has been gleaned from the few persons now living who remembered him, are the only means I have of giving to posterity a knowledge of his character. I may truthfully say that from those who knew him I have not heard a word of criticism concerning his life. His letters overflow with reverence to God and gentleness and love for his family. As long as he lived he was quite active in the work of the church in Southern Iowa, often visiting the churches in adjoining counties. He spoke in both English and German and he sometimes was called upon to preach in German.

Dec. 11, 1859, he departed this life on the farm he had entered twenty years before, and was laid to rest in the cemetery west of the church house. The writer recently visited the old homestead. The mound where the house stood, the well and some rose bushes are all that remains to mark the spot. Time will efface these, but his labors in the Lord will abide forever.

His life is a vivid illustration of the fact that our influence many reach father than we suspect. He deemed his life so humble that he kept no record of it, yet he was a pioneer of Iowa. When he erected his cabin in Jefferson County, hundreds of savage Indians occupied the forests and prairies of Iowa, and pioneer life was full of dangers. He gave his time and talent to establish the church in her borders and now fifty-eight years after he passed away, we eagerly grasp every scrap of history he made. As a minister he was not emotional nor boisterous, but calm and deliberate, and his preaching was effective because backed by a loving and consistent life. He was a good counselor and the church prospered under his eldership. The members felt especially bereft, because a man so useful to the church and society should be taken before he had rounded out even his three score years and ten.



John and Sarah Garber’s Family


Mary Ann born 1824 died 1839


Susannah Jane born October 2, 1826 died August 3, 1900


John (Junior) born June 15, 1828 died June 21, 1828

(Buried in Pennsylvania)


David Henry born August 7, 1829 died May 22 1889


Samuel Albaugh born January 1 183245 died June 14, 1888


Joseph born October 30, 1833 died October 30, 1833


Catherine born August 10, 1834 died March 2, 1913


Sarah Elizabeth born September 25, 1836 died October 1, 1887


Phoebe Margaret born September 25, 1836 died December 4, 1893


Jacob born December 17, 1838 died 1838


Rebecca born January 11, 1840 died February 8, 1851

(Buried in the Brethren Cemetery in Jefferson County, Iowa. Stone #206.46


Daniel Wyley born May 11, 1844 died September 2947, 1915


NOTE: John’s children will be listed later in separate chapters. See the Table of Contents or click on the child’s name to follow the family line.



Generation 3

Samuel Garber (Jr.?)

Son of Samuel and Anna Garber. Born May 8, 180448 in Woodbury Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania and died April 27, 1893 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. He married Catherine Leedy49 born April 8, 1809 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania and died October 24, 1879 in Richland County, Ohio. They were married September 7, 1825 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio.

Catherine was known to friends and family as Katy. She was the oldest daughter of "Big John" Leedy, the original Leedy Ohio pioneer who brought his family from Morrison's Cove, Pennsylvania in 1811 to Richland County, Ohio.

In the 1850 US Census Samuel listed his occupation as “farmer” with $5,000 in real property.


BELLVILLE INDEPENDENT: 11 May 1893, Vol. 5, No. 52


The INDEPENDENT today chronicles the history of one who has been a landmark so far in the history of the country.

The children's children for ages to come will point back with pride to the life of Samuel Garber. Almost forgotten he was by the fast going times, but today we pause to do honor to the hero who so quietly passed over to the majority. We cannot do too much honor to those who endured the hardships of pioneer life, whose ax felled the mighty oak, whose courage defied the scalping knife of the Indian, enduring privations and want that these then "western wilds" might be made habitable for man. May the rising generation never forget the debt, while the Clearfork runs on to the gulf or the hills cast their shadows about them extol the memory of the noble and true.

Samuel Garber was born May 8, 1804, died April 27, 1893, aged 88 years, 11 months and 19 days. He was born at York, Pa., and died at the home of his son, Theodore, 2½ miles east of Bellville, O.

His mother's maiden name was Anna Mock. His father, John Garber50, enlisted in the war of 1812, and never returned, and is supposed to have been killed in the battle of Lundy's Lane, July 25, 1814. The family consisting of his mother and three sons, John, David and himself, moved to Morrison's Cove, Bedford Co., Pa., where his mother married Sim Brollier for her second husband.

After her marriage he lived for awhile with his uncle Jacob Mock, and afterward learned the shoemaker's trade with his stepfather. He also teamed for him over the mountains to Pittsburg, hauling the pig iron, which was prepared in the mountains, and now to the historic city of Johnstown, where he came near having a fatal accident by the breaking of ice while he was crossing the river with a heavy load of this iron.

In 1822, at the age of 18, he emigrated to Ohio with his uncle Jacob Mock's family, who settled in Knox County, near the north line, where the B. & O. R.R. now crosses. He worked at shoemaking for a short time, "Whipping the cat" as they called it, going around from house to house. He soon engaged to work for John Leedy who had settled at the early date of 1811, were Frank Garber now lives, near the south line of Richland County. At this date there were only fourteen families in the county, eleven in Mansfield and three outside. At one time they all fled to the Block House at Fredericktown to escape the ravages of the Indians in 1812.

On Sept. 17, 1825, he married Catharine Leedy, a daughter of his employer. He commenced housekeeping on the farm of is father-in-law, when his brother David lived. He entered Sec. 28, Jefferson Twp., where Hezekiah Sweet now lives and soon bought part of Sec. 35, the present home of his son-in-law, Aaron A. Leedy. He added to this and lived here till the death of John Leedy, his father-in-law, where he bought the old Leedy farm and moved on it in 1851. In 1863 he traded his farms for those of Aaron Leedy and Jacob Garber, located 2½ miles east of Bellville. Here four years after celebrating their golden wedding, Mrs. Garber passed over to the majority, Oct. 24, 1879. His son, Benton Garber moved in and kept house for him till Nov. 1891, when Benton removed to the mill west of town. He then made his home with his son, Theodore, till the time of his death.

Father and mother Garber were blessed with nine children, nine of whom are living -- seven sons and two daughters. One daughter became the wife of Aaron A. Leedy, one of the first farmers of this county. Another the wife of O.B. Rummel of our town; John L. Garber, one of our first farmers; Lewis L. Garber, a well known mechanic of our town; L. Garber, an extensive farmer of St. Louis; David L. Garber, deceased, the father of Rev. Garber of Ashland; Elihu and Levi of our town; Jehu L. Garber, our much respected County Commissioner now on his second term; Washington L. Garber, in the powder business at Cincinnati; Theodore Garber, lives on one of the most beautiful farms in the Clearfork Valley, made so by his industry, the old Garber homestead in later years; Benton L. Garber, doing a first-class milling business west of town. It is due to say, and we will say it truthfully, that a more honorable, upright family cannot be found -- not a black sheep in the whole flock. They have not departed from the landmarks which the father and mother set up. There are forty-nine grandchildren and forty-six great-grandchildren living.

Father and mother Garber became members of the Universalist church about 1850, and continued to the end. They were faithful and consistent members. All their children living are members of the Universalist church together with the seven daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and twenty-three grandchildren -- forty-nine in all.

Samuel Garber was well fitted for the life of a pioneer. He was strong physically, mentally and morally. He was noted for his honorable dealing, and his neighbors and friends speak in very highest terms of his noble, upright, manly character. Industrious, honest, frugal and strong, he succeeded of course, and was blessed with a competence. He had no opportunities of education in his day and never attended anything but a writing school when he was twenty-one years old, yet he did all his figuring and calculating readily and was a great reader in his later life. All his possessions were tied up in a bandana handkerchief when he came from Pennsylvania. Father Garber began to distribute $1500 to each of his children as they were married. He distributed thus to ten. Afterwards he increased this to $3000 each. He leaves an estate yet of at least $20,000.

His funeral took place from the Universalist church in Bellville, April 29, 1893, Rev. John Richardson officiating. Interment at Bellville Cemetery. All the children were present except for Mrs. A. Leedy, who is quite ill. Six of the sons, full of manly strength, acted as pallbearers on this solemn occasion.


Read more about Samuel’s life from the Atlas Map of Richland County 1873.


Their twelve children are:


John Leedy born December 11, 1826 died July 31, 1917


Levi L. born March 13, 1828 died April 27, 1850


David Leedy. born April 8, 1831 died April 5, 186551


Lewis Leedy born June 11, 1832 died 1924


Jehu Leedy born October 29, 1835 died 1903

(Married Susan Rebecca Wallace June 19, 1856.)


Elizabeth Ann born January 10, 1838 died December 25, 1921


Jackson Leedy born January 17, 1841 died unknown

(Married Mary E. Rummell November 24, 1867.)


Washington Leedy born April 12, 1843 died 1921


Theodore Leedy born August 9, 1845 died 1932

(Married Martha Celestia Lee born October 4, 1869. TL was a farmer and a dairyman.) See TL Garber and his wife Martha.


Mary Ellen born February 14, 1848 died unknown


Benton Leedy52 born April 16, 1850 died March 26, 1897

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH. Married Lizzie Elliot Elston born June 7, 1854 in Provincetown, MA. On October 10, 1872. Killed on a Chicago, IL street while returning alone from a theater to the Dearborn Hotel. He was there selling milling machinery.53 Buried March 28, 1897 Bellville, Richland Co., OH.)


Nina L. born September 5, 1854 died June 30, 1855



Generation 4

John Leedy Garber

Son of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born December 11, 1826 in Jefferson Township., Richland County, Ohio and died July 31, 1917 in Ankneytown, Knox County, Ohio. He married Mary Swank born October 21, 1830 in Ankneytown, Knox County, Ohio and died March 14, 1912 in Ankneytown. They were married on August 27, 1854 in Richland County, Ohio.



The following is from The History of Richland County, A.A. Graham.

GARBER, JOHN L., farmer: resides on a part of Sec. 33. He was born in Jefferson Township, and brought up on a farm. At the age of 20 years, he commenced to work at the carpenter trade, In 1848, he went with others to Iowa and worked at millwrighting. In 1851, he returned, and, in Richland and Knox Cos, built fourteen dwelling-houses, besides numerous other buildings. Mr. Garber was born Dec. 11, 1826. His companion, Mary Swank, was born Oct. 21,1830. They were married Aug. 27, 1854. Children-Zeruiah was born March 24, 1855 ; Elizabeth, Feb. 5, 1857 ; a son, Dec. l5, 1858 ; Samuel M., Nov. 29, 1859; Catharine E., Apri1 16, 1861; Florence, Feb. 15, 1865 ; Verde, March 6,1867 ; Charles, Feb. 23, 1869; Elvyra, Apri1 27, 1871; Walter, July 11, 1873. Deaths - a son, died Jan. 2, 1859; Catharine, March 20, 1862; Charles, Dec. 10, 1870; Elvyre, May 24, 1872. After marriage, Mr. Garber bought a farm in Worthington Township, and moved on it in March, 1855. The next fall, he returned to Jefferson Township, and, in 1856, purchased the farm on which he now resides. He has been a successful farmer, and is well fixed. He built his dwelling-house in 1861. He is a charter member of the Jefferson Grange. He and his wife united with the Universalist Church shortly after marriage.


They had eleven children.


Zaruiah born March 24, 1855 died unknown

(Female child. Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co., OH. Married Leedom Oyster born circa 1851 in Jefferson Twp. They married on December 30, 1888.)


Elizabeth A. born February 5, 1857 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co., OH. Married George W. Durbin54 born March 14, 1853. They married in 1879.55)


Unnamed son born December 15, 1858 died January 2, 1859

(Born and died in Jefferson Twp, OH.)


Samuel Murray born November 29, 1859 died April 1, 1941

(Born in Jefferson Twp, OH and died in Bellville, Richland Co., OH.)


Catherine E. born April 16, 1861 died March 20, 1862

(Born and died in Jefferson Twp., OH.)


Florence born February 15, 1865 died May 22, 1874

(Obit: THE BELLVILLE WEEKLY: 29 May 1874, Vol. 3, No. 11 -- DIED -- In Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., Ohio, on Thursday, May 22d., 1874, FLORENCE, daughter of John L. Garber, aged 9 years, 3 months and 7 days.)


Verda born March 6, 1867 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp., OH. Married


Charles born February 23, 1869 died December 10, 1870

(Born and died in Jefferson Twp.)


Elvira born August 27, 1871 died May 24, 1872

(Obit: BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 31 May 1872, Vol. 1, No. 14 -- DIED -- Near Belleville, O., May 24th., 1872, ELVRA GARBER, youngest daughter of John L. & Mary S. Garber, aged one year and twenty-one days.

This is the fourth child that brother and sister Garber have lost from their earth circle, and yet they "mourn not as those who have no hope". They feel that their loved ones are "not lost, but gone before". He who said "Suffer the little ones to come unto me" hath promised to all such a Heavenly home with Him.)


Walter born July 11, 1873 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp.)


Mamie born 1878 died December 23, 1890

(Obit: THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 25 December 1890, Vol. 41, No. 6 -- Commissioner J.L. Garber's twelve year old daughter Mamie, died Monday morning after an illness of two days. Funeral at Bellville Tuesday.)



Generation 5

Samuel Murray Garber

Son of John L. and Mary Garber. Born November 29, 1859 in Jefferson Township, Richjland County, Ohio and died April 1, 1941 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. He married Sarah Armstrong born August 1, 1859 in Jefferson Township and died September 9, 1930 in Bellville. They were married in January 1886.

They had four children.


Abigail born March 21, 1890 died November 198456

(Born in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married Harvey Syles born circa 1886 in Bellville. They married June 19, 1913. Later she was married to ____ Moses.)


John Leedy born January 24, 1892 died 1936

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH. Married Pearl Toms born circa 1896 in Bellville, OH.)


Reid Hezekiah born July 2, 1893 died March 198657

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH and died in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. Eleanor Hofeling born circa 1898 in Jefferson Twp. They were married November 23, 1920.)


Clark Armstrong born February 4, 1897 died April 197758

(Born in Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH and died in Saint Paris, Champaign Co., OH. Married Helen Frosh born circa 1901 in Richland Co., OH.)



Generation 5

Verda Garber Moses

Daughter of John L. and Mary Garber. Born March 6, 1867 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and the place and date of her death are unknown. She married Walter S. Moses born circa 1865.

They had a daughter.


Dorothy born circa 190559




Generation 4

David Leedy Garber

Son of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born April 8, 1831 in Richland County, Ohio and died April 5, 1865 in Richland County. Married Susan Leedy born June 7, 1830. They were married on April 8, 1852.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

GARBER, DAVID L., deceased ; be was born April 8, 1831, in Jefferson Township, in which he resided till death. He was married to Susan Leedy, April 8, 1852, who was a daughter of Abraham Leedy, and was born June 7, 1830; their children are Aaron, born Jan. 18, 1853; Elihu, Oct. 6, 1854 ; James Franklin, Oct. 12, 1856 ; Martha E., June 17, 1858 ; Jennie A., July 19, 1860; Levi, Sept. 19, 1862; Ezra, Aug. 15, 1864. Ezra died Jan. 10, 1865, and his father April 5, 1865. Mr. Garber pursued the avocation of agriculture and stock-growing during his life. He was member of the church of Christian Brethren. The four sons cultivate the farm known as the John Leedy farm, containing over 230 acres, and are the editors and proprietor of the Richland Star, published at Bellville. Jennie was married to Edwin Crain, Nov. 13, 1879.


They had eight children.


Aaron born January 18, 1853 died unknown


Elihu born October 6, 1854 died unknown


James Franklin born October 12, 1856 died unknown


Martha E. born June 17, 1858 died unknown


Jennie A. born July 19, 1860 died unknown

(Born in Richland County, OH. Married George Edwin Crain born March 31, 1855 in Bellville, OH. They were married on November 13, 1879.60)


Levi born September 19, 1862 died unknown


Ezra born August 15, 1864 died January 10, 1865



Generation 4

Lewis Leedy Garber

Son of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born June 11, 1832 in Richland County, Ohio and died in 1924. He married Mary Mock born December 17, 1837 and died unknown. They were married on April 24, 1856.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

GARBER, LEWIS L., farmer; resides on a part of Sec. 33, four miles south of Bellville ; he is a son of Samuel Garber,he was bought up a farmer; worked at the carpenter trade from his 21st to his 25th year, and in 1873 commenced bricklaying as a trade, in connection with farming. He did the brickwork on the Jefferson Hall, and half on the Town Hall in Bellville; he built a fine residence on his farm in 1863, and rebuilt it in 1878 ; he was born June 11, 1832, and was married to Mary, daughter of John Mock, April 24, 1856: she was born Dec. 17, 1837. Children-Calvin, born Feb. 12, 1857, died six days after ; Mary Alice, March 16, 1858; Hortense, Feb. 16, 1862; Alwilda, June 4, 1864; Luella, July 4, 1866; Jerry, Feb. 12, 1872; child not named, July 24, 1879. After marriage, they first lived on his father's farm; in 1860, he bought his present homestead. Mr. Garber was a shorter member of the Jefferson Grange, No. 256. He and his wife are communicants of the Universalist Church.


They had six children.


Calvin born February 12, 1857 died February 18, 1857


Mary Alice born March 16, 1858 died unknown

(Born in Richland County, OH. Married Amos Wilson Donaugh born November 26, 1855 in Richland County, OH and when he died is unknown. They were married August 23, 1876. “They lived on the farm with her father about two years; they then lived a short time in a building one half a mile away, and, in October, 1879, moved about two and a half miles east of Bellville. They remained there the following winter, and, in the spring, came upon the homestead his father bought.”61


Hortense born February 16, 1862 died unknown


Alwilda born June 4, 1864 died unknown


Luella born July 4, 1866 died unknown


Jerry born February 12, 1872 died unknown


Unnamed child born July 24, 1879 died July 24, 1879




Generation 4

Elizabeth Ann Garber Leedy

Daughter of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born January 10, 1838 in Richland County, Ohio and died December 25, 1921 in Knox County, Ohio. Known to friends and family as Lib. Lib was described as "one of the finest cooks that ever lifted a griddle or turned a cake and so modest that she never thought so.62 Married Aaron A. Leedy born April 21, 1832, in Knox County, Ohio and died October 28, 1907 in Knox County, Ohio. Married March 13, 1856. Both are buried at Owl Creek Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.

Aaron’s parents were Abraham Leedy and Elizabeth Zook. Abraham moved his family from Morrison's Cove, Pennsylvania in September 1829 and settled near Ankenytown, Ohio, near where his older brother, "Big John" Leedy, had settled in 1811. The following biography on Aaron Leedy was taken from the Leedy Family website.63


As a young man, Aaron worked as a carpenter and helped build the Brethren Church in Ankenytown. He became a skilled mechanic who operated sawmills, threshing machines, and other farm equipment. He married Elizabeth Ann Garber, his first cousin, once removed, on March 13, 1856. They first lived on her father's farm, then occupied several farms in the area until purchasing part of the original "Big John" Leedy land from Samuel Garber in 1863.

He built a large brick home about 1870 directly over a spring, which served as a cool pantry. He provided running water from a large holding tank in the attic and installed a copper bathtub in the master bedroom.

Aaron was a general farmer growing corn, oats, and wheat. He raised cattle, hogs, sheep, chicken, and turkeys; and sold meat, butter, eggs, hides, wool, and maple syrup. In his daily journal he detailed temperature, wind direction and speed, precipitation and agricultural production (e.g., pounds of butter, eggs, gallons of maple syrup). He was a charter member of the Jefferson Grange, serving as first Master. He was president of the Patrons Mutual Relief Association for many years. He was a Universalist and helped erect that church's Bellville, OH building. A Prohibitionist, he proudly voted a "clean prohibition ticket" in 1887.

Music was important in his life. He led a Grange band consisting of neighbors and family members. He taught singing and loved singing at home with friends, at Grange meetings, and church events. Aaron recorded in his journal in 1887, 22 band practices, 12 band appearances, and "went to singing" on 26 occasions. He had charge of music at the first Leedy Reunion on September 23, 1896, and served as Reunion President 1898-1900. Aaron and Elizabeth celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 13, 1906, at their home.


Elizabeth and Aaron had eight children.


Byron Garber born unknown died unknown


Elmina born unknown died unknown


Clement Vincent born unknown died unknown


Albert Odell born unknown died unknown


Bertha Estelle born unknown died unknown


Alfred Tennyson born unknown died unknown


Herbert Emerson born August 5, 1875 died November 15, 1954


Maude Demorest born unknown died unknown



Generation 5

Herbert Emerson Leedy

Son of Elizabeth and Aaron Leedy. Born August 5, 1875 in Knox County, Ohio and died November 15, 1954 in Fredricktown, Knox County, Ohio. Married Anna Grace Wagner born July 22, 1883 and died June 1967 in Fredricktown, Knox Co., Ohio. Married June 3, 1908 in Ohio. Anna provided much of the documentation contained in the book "Fiddler Lore," which was written prior to 15 August, 1925. Book is held at the Mormon Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Her address as of the writing of the book was 102 W. College St., Fredricktown, Ohio.64

They had three children.


Russell Wagner born June 27, 1910 died unknown


Ruth Elizabeth born February 9, 1912 died unknown


Miriam Ellen born March 27, 1917 died unknown



Generation 4

Mary Ellen Garber Rummel

Daughter of Samuel and Katy Garber. Born February 14, 1848 in Richland County, Ohio. The date and place of her death are unknown. She married O. B. Rummel August 18, 1845 in Tiffon, Ohio. They were married on November 24, 1867.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

RUMMEL, O. B., dealer is hardware, Bellville; was bom in Tiffin, Ohio; he commenced to work in his father's Souring-mill while growing up; in 1867, he commenced a business course in the Poughkeepsie College, of New York; the next year, he took the degree of Master of Accounts; he then traveled some time looking for a mill, and not finding one that was satisfactory, he returned home and engaged to operating his father's mill. In September, 1871, he purchased the hardware store then operated by A. J. Markey, and has continued at this business till the present; Mr. Rummel was born Aug. 18, 1845, and was married Nov. 24, 1867, to Mary E. Garber; their children are Nellie E., born Oct.. 25, 1868; Zomara, Aug. 2, 1874; and a daughter, Sept. 2, 1879.


They had three children.


Nellie E. born October 25, 1868 died unknown


Zomara born August 2, 1874 died unknown


Unnamed daughter born September 2, 1879 died September 2, 1879





Generation 3

David Garber

Son of Samuel and Anna Garber. Born September 26, 180865 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died in 1889. He is buried in Ankenytown, Ohio. Married Eve Kusard born April 7, 1807 in Pennsylvania. They were married in the fall of 1827 in Richland County, Ohio. In the 1850 US Census David lists his occupation as “farmer” with $1,800 in real property. David and Samuel appear to have been neighbors in 1850.


David and his brother Samuel Garber

The following is from The History of Richland County, A.A. Graham.

GARBER, DAVID, farmer; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Sept. 26, 1806, and came to Ohio in 1823; he worked at the shoe trade some when young. He married Eve Kusard in the fall of 1827; she was born April 7, 1806, and came from Pennsylvania with Daniel Hetrick; Mr. Garber's first investment in real estate was made in Worthington Township,. where he bought 70 acres and paid for it out of earnings made with a hoe and ax. After marriage, he moved the first time on a one-horse sled; they were fortunate enough to have a bed, a knife and a fork apiece, but no chairs or table; blocks of trees served as chairs, and an old chest as a table; he is now well fined; the greater number of their children are dead ; the living are Sarah, born Feb. 20, 1833; Samuel R., born March 21, 1842: Susan, born July 29, 1845.


David and Eve had four children.66



Sarah born February 20, 1833 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH. Married William Donaugh born May 22, 1829 in Mercer County, PA. They married on December 21, 1854.)


Margaret born circa 1834 died before 1880

(Born in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH.)


Samuel K.67 born March 22, 1842 died 1881

(Born and died in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH. Married Eunice M. Carpenter born September 16, 1841 in NY.68 They were married October 18, 1863. Sam was a farmer.)


Susannah born July 29, 1845 died unknown



Generation 4

Sarah Garber Donaugh

Daughter of David and Eve Garber. Born February 20, 1833 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and nothing is known of her death. Married William Donaugh born May 22, 1829 in Mercer County, Pennsyvania. They married on December 21, 1854.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

DONAUGH, WILLIAM, born in Mercer Co., Penn, May 22, 1829; he came with his parents to Williams Co., Ohio, when yet young; from there his parents moved to Wayne Co., Ohio, where they lived a few years and then emigrated to Jefferson Township. He was brought up a farmer, which occupation has always received his attention. He was united in matrimony to Sarah Garber Dec. 21, 1854, she being the oldest living child of David Garber, and was born Feb. 20, 1833; their children, is order, are as follows: Amos W., born Nov. 26, 1855; Samuel Benton, Feb. 16, 1858; David Milton, Aug. 7, 1860; Susan Samantha, Jan. 17, 1863; William Henry, Sept. 17, 1866; John Clinton, Feb. 27, 1869; Levi Elroy, Nov. 23, 1871. Mr. Donaugh and wife united with the United Brethren Church about the year 1861. He commenced house-keeping with a few dollars of his own earnings, and is now the owner of a well-improved farm, a part of Sec. 27.


The couple had seven children.


Amos W. born November 26, 1855 died unknown


Samuel Benton born February 16, 1858 died unknown


David Milton born August 7, 1860 died unknown


Susan Samatha born January 17, 1863 died unknown


William Henry born September 17, 1866 died unknown


John Clinton born February 27, 1869 died unknown


Levi Elroy born November 23, 1871 died unknown



Generation 4

Susannah Garber Schroeder

Daughter of David and Eve Garber. Born July 29, 1845 in Richland County, Ohio. The date and place of her death are not known. She was known to friends and family as Susan. She married Daniel Schroeder on October 7, 1865.

The following is from The History of Richland County, by A.A. Graham.

SCHROEDER, DANIEL, farmer, and has worked at chair-making and painting; was born in Fredericktown, Knox Co., Ohio, where he grew up to manhood; he commenced making chairs when about 14 years of age. He was married, Oct. 7, 1865, to Susan Garber, daughter of David Garber; she was born July 29, 1845; they first lived is Knox Co. one year, then moved to Wood Co. and remained there eighteen months; returned to Richland and remained two years, then in Knox two years, and then moved on his father-in-law's farm. Their children are George William, born Sept. 23, 1866; Charles Clinton, Dec. 20, 1868; Sarah Ellen Eve, July 25, 1871; Alwilda May, July 25, 1875; Lenie Nevada, Oct. 14, 1878.


They had five children.


George William born September 23, 1866 died unknown


Charles Clinton born December 20, 1868 died unknown


Sarah Ellen Eve born July 25, 1871 died unknown


Alwilda born July 25, 1875 died unknown


Lenie Nevada born October 14, 1878 died unknown




Generation 2

Jacob Garber69 Jr.

Son of Jacob Garber. Born May 14, 1767 near Johnsville, MD & died January 19, 1852 in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. Moved in 1794 to West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Moved in 1834 to Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH. He was a minister, farmer and a cobbler. Married Mary Magdalene Eller born 1775 & died in 1849. Married December 3, 1793 in Carroll County, Maryland.

They had ten children.


Christena born circa 1794 died unknown

(Married David Ash. He was born before 1800.)


Henry born circa 1796 died unknown

(He married Catherine Miller.)


Susannah born circa 1798 died unknown

(She married William Friend. He was born circa 1793.)


Mary Magdalene born 1799 died 1849

(Married William Fink born 1795.)


Michael born January 27, 1801 died March 29, 1874

(Married Elizabeth Koutz born November 4, 1798 in Washington Co., PA and died July 15, 1873 in Butler, Richland Co., Ohio.)


Nancy born 1803 died August 22, 1872

(Died in Washington Co, PA. She married George Crumrine. He was born 1800, and died 1 SEP 1864 in Washington Co, PA.)


Jacob Jr. (III)70 born 1805 died 1882


Rebecca born 1806 died 1887

(She married Joshua Swihart. He was born 1796, and died 1882.)


Elizabeth born 1809 died 1889

(She married Peter Anthony. He was born 1812, and died 1888.)


Samuel Bigler born 1818 died 1905

(He married Lydia Mikesell. She was born 1822, and died 1894.)



Generation 3

Mary Magdalene Garber Fink

Daughter of Jacob and Mary Magdalene Garber. Born 1799 and died 1849. Married William Fink born 1795 and died 1849.

They had two children.


Emanuel born April 16, 1826 died April 20, 1862

(Born in Washington County, PA. Died at Louisville, KY as a result of injuries received in the Battle of Shiloh. Military record: 1861 - 1862 Union Army, Co E, 72 Reg, OH Volunteer Infantry. Killed in action 1862 Shiloh, TN. Buried at Cave Hill Cemetery.)


William H.71 born April 11, 1836 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Served the entire Civil War.)



Generation 3

Michael Garber

Son of Jacob and Mary Magdalene Garber. Born January 27, 1801 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 29, 1874 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Elizabeth Koutz born November 4, 1798 in Washington Co., PA and died July 15, 1873 in Butler, Richland Co., Ohio. Married 1825 in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Both are buried in the Garber Cemetery in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio.

Their children are:72


Mary Magadalene born February 4, 1827 died May 9, 1905


Daniel born April 8, 1828 died April 20, 1906


Barbara born February 4, 1830 died December 4, 1872


Jacob Koutz born July 13, 1833 died January 14, 1912


Henry Koutz born March 13,1836 died October 28, 1912


Delilah born March 21, 1839 died 1925


Elias born October 31, 1841 died August 6, 1842


Amy born November 18, 1844 died March 25, 1930



Generation 4

Mary Magdalene Garber Diltz

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 4, 1827 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died May 9, 1905. Married John Diltz born in Washington County, Pennsylvania December 18, 1825 and died September 10, 1902. Married 1848. Both buried at Butler Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.

They had seven children.


Huldah born April 17, 1849 died August 14, 1850


Elizabeth Libbea born January 27, 1851 died April 28, 1936


Barbara Ellen born September 3, 1853 died February 1939

(Married Marion McClellan born January 5, 1845 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died April 6, 1922. Married January 1, 1873.)


Flora Alice born November 16, 1855 died 1925

(Married John Calvin Teeter born August 15, 1853 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died September 28, 1928 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1877.)


Delilah born January 26, 1858 died March 9, 1858


William Garber born June 24, 1869 died September 30, 1871


Alvadore born February 14, 1873 died August 20, 1873

(Buried at the Garber Cemetery Yarger Hill, Butler, Richland County, OH.)



Generation 5

Barbara Ellen Diltz McClellan

Daughter of Mary Magdalene and John Diltz. Born September 3, 1853 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died February 1939 in Akron Ohio. Married Marion McClellan born January 5, 1845 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died April 6, 1922. Married January 1, 1873. Both are buried at Butler Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.

They had two children.


Adelbert Leroy born October 25, 1873 died August 5, 1937

(Married Cloe McCready born circa 1875 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died March 3, 1932. Married 1896.)


Boyd Ordeaura (male) born November 16, 1879 died unknown

(Married Alice M. Stanton born August 14, 1882 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married December 29, 1896.)



Generation 6

Adelbert Leroy McClellan

Son of Barbara and Marion McClellan. Born October 25, 1873 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died August 5, 1937 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Cloe McCready born circa 1875 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died March 3, 1932. Married 1896. Both are buried at Butler Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.

They had two children.


Victor Adelbert born November 7, 1897 died unknown

(Born in Willard, OH. Married ____ Brown. They had 3 children still living in 1998. Names withheld by Reed Black.)


Bayerd born August 25, 1999 died unknown

(Married ____ O’Mara. They had 2 children still living in 1998. Names withheld by Reed Black.)



Generation 6

Boyd Ordeaura McClellan

Son of Barbara and Marion McClellan. Born November 16, 1879 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Alice M. Stanton born August 14, 1882 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married December 29, 1896. They had a daughter.


Barbara Ann born 1900 died circa 1904



Generation 5

Flora Alice Diltz Teeter

Daughter of Mary Magdalene and John Diltz. Born November 16, 1855 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died 1925 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married John Calvin Teeter born August 15, 1853 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died September 28, 1928 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1877.

They had a daughter.


Geneva born June 14, 1879 died July 20, 1936

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Bellville, OH. Buried at Bellville Cemetery, OH. Married Holis Clifton McCollough born July 21, 1879 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married in 1906. They had 1 male child still living in 1998. This child married a Greer and they had female child. Names withheld by Reed Black.)



Generation 4

Daniel Garber

Son of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born April 8, 1828 in Brownsville, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died April 20, 1906. Married Matilda Oldfield born September 24, 1828 in Richland Co., Ohio and died October 30, 1915. Daniel served in the US Army during the Civil War. Company E, 102nd Ohio Infantry. Read the history of the 102nd Read a humorous story of life in the old west

Both are buried at the Garber Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio. Married July 22, 1849 in Ohio.


73The following, about Daniel, was written by him, probably in the late 1880's and was included in the, Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors, by Rev. Chester D. Berry, 1892 pgs. 144-149.


I was born in Washington County, Pa, April 8, 1828, and enlisted in the service of the United States at Bellville, Ohio, August 16, 1862, in Company E, 102nd regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as a private. The regiment was assigned to the 20th Army Corps. I engaged in the campaign in Kentucky and Tennessee in pursuit of the rebel Gen Bragg in 1862. In all the marches and engagements of the regiment I took part, from Louisville, Kentucky, until I was taken prisoner in Athens, Ala, September 23, 1864. The union forces were attempting to drive Gen. Hood back. I was at the time affected with catarrh in my left hand and was unable for duty. I, with about forty others, was quartered in a large brick mansion which for the time served as a hospital.

The rebel Calvary, under command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, captured the town of Athens, and surrounding the hospital made prisoners of all within except a comrade who escaped by climbing up the chimney. They were taken by the way of Cherokee to Meridaian, Mississippi, and while passing through here a citizen asked, "Where did all those "Yanks" come from?" The Colonel in charge replied, "They are chiefly from Ohio and Indiana, and are good boys." "They may be good boys but they have stolen all our n*74," was the reply. We continued out journey through Selma, Alabama, to Cahaba in the same state.

When we arrived here we were required to register and receive instructions as to the position of the dead line, which it was certain death to cross. I once stepped over this line, bur fortunately was not seen by the guard. An escape was planned and the inside guard was over powered and disarmed, while the guard outside ran away, but owing to the lack of decisive action on the part of the prisoners the attempt failed, and we were driven back into the prison. A cannon was planted in the door of the main building and we were called upon to surrender. Our punishment was a fast of forty-eight hours. In the meantime a guard had said he had bayoneted a prisoner, and we were compelled to withdraw and hold out clothes above our heads, and march between the guards, but fortunately he was not discovered. On or about the 1st of March, 1865, the Alabama River got very high, owing to the incessant rain for the past few days, and consequently overflowed the prison to the depth of two feet, at the highest place, making it very disagreeable, for we had no place to stand up or lie down but in the water.

About the 16th or 17th of March I was taken out with the last squad for parole, and we were taken via Selma, Demopolis, and Jackson, Mississippi. While overnight at Demopolis, Sergeant D.P. Canada, of my company, died. We stopped a day at Jackson, where a few of the boys drew some clothes. From there we were taken to Big Black, in the rear of Vicksburg, where we arrived on the 21st day of March. Our men received us under the glorious stars and stripes on the 22nd, and we went into parole camp three or four miles in the rear of Vicksburg. Here we remained until the 25th or 26th of April, when I, with about 2,100 other paroled prisoners, were taken aboard the ill fated steamer, "Sultana", We started up the broad Mississippi with fond hopes of soon seeing the dear ones at home, but how few of us had the pleasure of realizing these hopes. We arrived at Memphis a short time before dark and took on coal and other matters. We left Memphis shortly after midnight on the 27th and when seven miles above there the steamer's boilers exploded. I was at that time lying by the side of the pilothouse with Corporal Jacob Irons of my company, and was asleep when it occurred. My first recollection was that I was on my feet and enveloped into a cloud of hot steam, and was considerably scalded in the face. After the steam had risen I said to Corporal Irons, "what is the matter?", and he said the boat had blown up. He seemed to be very much excited, and told me they thought they could make the shore. These were the last words he spoke to me, but as the boys kept jumping off from the boat into the river he kept calling for them not to for they would all be saved.

I then began to look around to devise a means of escape. I stepped back to where some of my companies boys were untying a yawl; I thought that I would help them get it down, and then I thought that if I died they would all jump for it and perhaps be lost, which I learned afterward, was the case. I then got a shutter and a board of the pilothouse and tied them all together with a pair of drawers. By that time the flames had come through. I then got over the railing behind the wheel house and climbed down to the lower deck. By this time all was confusion and men were jumping off into the river to get away from the flames. I looked around for a clear place to jump, for I knew that if I jumped in where men were struggling they would seize my board and I would be lost, for I could swim, but very little.

I waited a short time and when there was an opening large enough I threw my board in, jumped on and went down under quite a wave, but came up all right and floated away from the boat. After I had gone four or five rods a bundle of clothing came floating along and I took it with my right hand and held on the board with my left. I then floated with the current. Think I went on the south side of the island. I saw a boat going up on the other side and could see it by the side of the wreck as I floated down the river. I also remember seeing the lights of Memphis as I went past.

I was picked up four miles below Memphis by two men in a yawl and rowed to the gunboat "Pocahontas" where I was taken in, eleven miles from the scene of the disaster. I wish to state here that there were thirteen of my company on board the "Sultana," and but two besides myself were saved. Their names were William Lockhart and William Yeisley. About the last thing I remembered was that I was very nearly chilled to death and could not survive much longer. They gave me some stimulants, and I did not remember any more until the next morning when I found myself undressed and between two mattresses. We were given red drawers and shirts by the Christian Sanitary commission. I was taken to the “Gayoso House”, where I think I stopped two days. After drawing clothing we were put on the steamer "Belle of Saint Louis", our destination being Cairo, Illinois. While going there in the night I remember several incidents that were amusing. Some of the more timid were springing up at every little noise, thinking there was going to be another explosion. At one time we supposed that they were having a race with another boat, and one comrade said if he had a gun he would shoot the Capitan. I wish to mention another little incident right here. There chanced to be a citizen on the boat, and discovering that I was a Mason, he gave me a dollar and told be to get something I needed with it. I thanked him very cordially, for it was the first money I had in my possession for a long time. I hope if he is living now and sees this he will remember this incident and will know that I have not forgotten him. I think we arrived at Cairo in the evening the second day after leaving Memphis. We left here after twelve o'clock that night for Mattoon, Illinois, where we arrived the next day, about two o'clock, and here the good citizens gave us lunch. Our next destination was Terre Haute, Indiana, which we reached at ten that night. From there we went to "Camp Chase", Ohio, where we arrived on the 4th or 5th of May 1865. Here I was discharged by special telegram from the War Department on the 21st.


His obituary read:75


Daniel Garber was born in Washington County, Penn., April 8, 1828. Moved with his parents to Richland County, Ohio in 1834 and settled on a farm in Jefferson Twp., where he grew to manhood. At the age of nineteen years he went to learn shoemaking with Solomen Wagner who lived near the old Greenwood Mills.

In 1849 he married Matilda Oldfield. He then purchased an acre of land of Jacob Leedy near his father's farm, and built a house and shop, where he worked at his trade until 1851, when he built a property in Butler known as the Daniel Loose Property on the corner where the Solomon block now stands, occupied by A.M. Stewart's store. He worked in Butler about two years when he bought 40 acres known as the Durbin farm which joined his father's on the north. After living there a couple of years he moved back to the house he first built and worked at his trade until 1862 when he enlisted in the service of his country in Co. E. 102 Regiment O.V.I. during the war. His regiment was assigned to the 20th Army Corps. He engaged in the pursuit of the rebel Gen. Braggs in Kentucky and Tennessee in 1862. In all the marches and engagements of his regiment he took part, from Louisville, Ky., until he was taken prisoner at Athens, Ala., on Sept. 23rd, 1864. He was confined in Cahaba prison in Alabama until March 17th, 1865. When he was taken to Vicksburg, Mississippi. On the 25th of 26th of April her was placed on board the ill-fated steamer, "Sultana" with about 2,100 paroled prisoners. Shortly after midnight on April 27th when about 7 miles above Memphis, Tenn., the steamers boilers exploded and about 1,600 men perished.

Mr. Garber was one of three of his company out of 13 of his company on board that succeeded in getting out. He floated 11 miles down the river and was picked up, when nearly chilled to death, by the gun boat "Pocahontas".

On May 1st he was discharge by special telegram from the War Department. After returning home he worked at his trade about 10 years. Part of the time he worked in Butler where he built the property now owned by Mr. I. C. Ball. He afterwards engaged in farming and built the house and barn on the farm now owned by the Hitchman heirs. The last 13 years of his life he lived with his son D. S. Garber. He died April 20th.

He has seven children living; Mrs. Elmina Hamilton, of Bellville, Ohio; Mr. Michael Garber of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Inez Loback of Clinton, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ann E. Divelbiss of Butler, Ohio; Mrs. Bellie Wineland of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; J. S. and D. S. Garber of Butler, Ohio.

His children were all present at the funeral except his daughter, Mrs. Loback of Okla. He has 29 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren living.

His funeral was conducted by Miller Moody Post G.A.R. of Bellville, Ohio, of which he was a charter member. Mr. William Lockhart of his company and one of the three who got off the Sultana was one of the pallbearers. That Mr. Garber was held in high esteem by all who knew him was manifested by the large concourse of friends and relatives who followed him to his last resting place. The funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. N. E. Spicer of the Universalist Church.

Mr. Garber had been in poor health for the past year but his death was caused by a paralytic stroke which occurred April 15.


Daniel and Matilda had eleven children.


Elmina (female) born May 9, 1850 died May 4, 1919

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married John Addison Hamilton born April 11, 1846 in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died March 17, 1911. Married November 28, 1868 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.)


Uriah Armstrong (male) born December 25, 1852 died February 14, 1853


Michael born April 18, 185376 died July 11, 1928

(Married Ida Brentlinger born October 19, 1856 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Mound View, Cemetery.)


Barbara Inez born November 15, 1855 died 1940

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married W. Leroy Loback born October 29, 1848 in Bellville, OH and died July 17, 1917. W. Leroy is buried at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, OK. Married August 27, 1871.)


Melissa born October 22, 1857 died March 11, 1858


Ann Elizabeth born July 22, 1859 died June 21, 1935

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Freeman J. Divelbiss born April 30, 1859 near Butler, Richland County, OH and died in 1934. Married November 1880 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.)


Ohio Bell (female) born January 7, 1862 died 1943

(Known as Bellie. Married Alonzo Wineland born January 1, 1852 and died June 10, 1930. Married October 10, 1880. Alonzo is buried at Mt. Vernon, Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, OH.)


Richard Oldfield born February 20, 1866 died May 3, 1866


Henry Taylor born March 27, 1867 died April 10, 1874


Jacob Silas born March 27, 1867 died October 11, 1943

(Married Maria Swank born June 24, 1869 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married August 2, 1888.)


David Scott born January 6, 1871 died June 11, 1960

(Born in OH and died New York, New York. Married Pearl Leedy born September 13, 1872 in Richland County, OH. Married in 1894.)



Generation 5

Elmina Garber Hamilton77

Daughter of Daniel & Matilda Garber. Born May 9, 1850 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died May 4, 1919 in Bellville, Ohio. Married John Addison Hamilton born April 11, 1846 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died March 17, 1911. Married November 28, 1868 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.

They had five children.


Dora Bell born October 8, 1869 died unknown

(Married Harry Potts born 1865 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married in 1892.)


James H. born July 1, 187178 died May 3, 1874


Mahlan (male) born November 13, 1876 died unknown

(Born in Belleville, Richland Co., OH. Married Daisy Oyster born June 30, 1877 in Bellville, Richland Co., OH and died October 8, 1937. Married in 1896.)


Matilda Jane born April 24, 1879 died November 29, 1938

(Born and died in Bellville, OH. Married Jacob Worner born August 23, 1873 in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married January 1, 1901.)


Howard born December 28, 1882 died unknown



Generation 6

Dora Bell Hamilton Potts

Daughter of Elmina and John Hamilton. Born October 8, 1869 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married Harry Potts born 1865 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married in 1892.

They had two daughters.


Eva Elimina born September 12, 1895 died unknown

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married Carlus Hughes born 1891 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married 1917.)


Mary Grizelle born June 21, 1898 died unknown

(Born in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married Lloyd Bryan Paste born October 20, 1896 in Bellville, Richland Co., OH. Married in 1918. They had 2 unknown children.)



Generation 6

Mahlan Hamilton

Son of Elmina and John Hamilton. Born November 13, 1876 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married Daisy Oyster born June 30, 1877 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died October 8, 1937. Married in 1896.

They had six children but information is only available for one.


John Nelson born 1903 died unknown

(Married ____ Phillips.)




Generation 5

Michael Garber

The son of Daniel and Matilda (Oldfield) Garber was born in Butler, Ohio, April 18, 1853. He attended the Butler schools and rural schools near his subsequent farm home. On March 20th 1876 he married Miss Ida Brentlinger. They had 4 children. “Shortly after his marriage Michael moved to Elmwood, Illinois where he conducted a shoe repair business for a period of 12 years. He then moved to Bellville, Ohio and went into the manufacturing business in which a special design of roadster was made. Later he made a trip to California in the interest of his business, but returned after a year and sold his interest in the business. Thereafter Michael followed the lumbering business until 1890, in which year he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio and established a shoe repair business, which business he followed during the remainder of his life. He represented the fifth generation of Garber's in America to follow the cobbler's trade. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Michael died at his Mt. Vernon home July 11, 1928 and is buried in the Mound View Cemetery of that city.” 79


Dio Lewis (male) born January 26, 1874 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH. Married Myrtle Eller born September 13, 1875 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH.)


Daniel Harrison born November 8, 1876 died unknown


Leone born March 21, 1878 died unknown

(Born in Elmwood, IL. Married Milton John Davis born July 7, 1856 in Mt. Vernon, OH and died November 12, 1912. Leone remarried Oliver E. Maynard born 1874 in Elmwood, IL. They were married in 1914.)


Cordelia born October 24, 1887 died unknown

(Born in Bellville, OH. Married John Henry Schaffner born July 8, 1866 in Augusta, OH and died January 27, 1939 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. Married June 15, 1916. They had 3 children 1 female 2 males. No other information available.)


Earl born 1889 died unknown



Generation 6

Dio Lewis Garber

Son of Michael and Ida Garber. Born January 26, 1874 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, Ohio. Married Myrtle Eller born September 13, 1875 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio. Married February 3, 1901 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio.

They had two daughters.


Ettie Mabel born 1901 died unknown

(Married Paul Herman Handle born 1888.)


All that is known of the second daughter is that she married Lewis Bernard born December 9, 1892 in Lanark, Illinois. They had one known daughter.



Generation 6

Daniel Harrison Garber

Son of Michael and Ida Garber. Born November 8, 1876 in Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois. He was known as “Harry”. At 12 he moved to Ohio with his family. “In 1890 Harry lived with his grandparents Daniel and Matilda (Oldfield) Garber, while his father was in California. Then in 1891 he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio with his folks and there attended school and learned the cobbler's trade from his father. He then became a partner with his father in the shoe repair business, which business he had made his life's work. In 1895 he was married to Josephine Martin and to this union were born three children…”

The three children from this marriage are:


Gladys Irene born June 26, 1897 died October 197580

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH and died in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA. Married Harry Clayton Armentraut born August 21, 1888 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. Married February 22, 1917. They had 2 children. No information available for either.)


Florence born 1899 died unknown

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married John Waugaman born 1895 in Mt. Vernon, OH.)


Michael Martin born 1902 died unknown

(Married ____ Peterson.)


Harry and Josephine divorced and he remarried “…on July 31, 1916, he married Ida Schuster born November 23, 1891 in Mansfield, Ohio and died September 28, 1969. Harry and his wife [lived on] the property originally owned by his father and following his father's death took over the business.” 81


MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL: 29 September 1969, p. 6

Mrs. Ida Schuster Garber, 77, of 32 Glessner Ave., the widow of Harry Garber, died early Sunday at People's Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Garber was born Nov 23, 1891 in Mansfield. She lived in Mt. Vernon a number of years returning to Mansfield in 1943. Surviving are one stepson, Michael Garber of Mt Vernon and One step daughter, Mrs. Gladys Armentrout of Columbus and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garber was the last of 21 children of Henry and Minnie Schuster Family. The body is at the Wappner Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm in charge of the Rev. William Willard pastor of the First Church of the Open Bible. Burial will be in the Mound View Cemetery, Mt. Vernon. Friends may call at the funeral home starting this evening.




Generation 6

Leone Garber Davis Maynard

Daughter of Michael and Ida Garber. Born March 21, 1878 in Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois. “She attended school at Forest, IL. and Mt. Vernon, Ohio. by professional training, Leone [was] a beautician. She [was] a beauty shop manager and a sale lady. By political belief she is a Democrat and by religious affiliation she is a member of the Christian Science Church. On September 3, 1895 she married Mr. Milton John David.

Mr. David died in 1912 and in 1921 Leone married Mr. Oliver E. Maynard. She [made] her home in Newark, Ohio.” 82

To this marriage were born three daughters.


Helen Elizabeth born June 23,1896 died June 14, 1934

(Married Charles L Cagney. Married February 6, 1926. They had 3 children. No information is available for them.)


Ruth Pauline born August 1, 1898 died unknown

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Lot C. Stillwell born February 4, 1868 in Waterford, OH. Married July 9, 1924.)


Frances Vivian born May 16, 1905 died August 27, 1915




Generation 5

Barbara Inez Garber Loback

Daughter of Daniel & Matilda Garber. Born November 15, 1855 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died in 1940. Married W. Leroy Loback born October 29, 1848 in Bellville, Ohio and died July 17, 1917. they were married April 14, 1871. W. Leroy is buried at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Oklahoma. Married August 27, 1871.

They had five children.


Clayton born January 9, 1873 died November 15, 1928

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in Tacoma, WA. Married Nora Graves born 1877 in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in 1897. Married May 22, 1896. Remarried Clara Kinchen born April 19, 1884 in Terrell, TX. Married December 12, 1906.)


Florence born January 26, 1876 died March 8, 1931

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in Arapho County, OK. Married Dudley C. Hendricks born 1872 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married December 2, 1894 in Clinton, Custer County, OK.)


John born December 14, 187883 died January 24, 1941

(Born in Bellville, Richland County, OH and died in Los Angeles, CA. Married Emma Hibler born in 1883 in Bellville, Richland County, OH. Married in 1904.)


Daniel born July 28, 1881 died 1881


Flynn (male) born April 20, 1896 died unknown

(Born in Arapho, Custer County, OK. Married ____ Iverson. They had 2 children. No information is available on either.)



Generation 6

Clayton Loback

Son of Barbara and Leroy Loback. Born January 9, 1873 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died November 15, 1928 in Tacoma, Washington. Married Nora Graves born 1877 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died in 1897. Married May 22, 1896.

They had a son.


Ray born June 11, 1897 died August 11, 1967

(Born in Clinton, OK and died in Riverside, CA. Married ____ Dawson.)


After Nora’s death Clayton remarried to Clara Maude Kinchen born April 19, 1884 in Terrell, TX. Married December 12, 1906. They had 3 children. A daughter and 2 sons. No further information is available.



Generation 6

Florence Loback Hendricks

Daughter of Barbara and Leroy Loback. Born January 26, 1876 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio and died March 8, 1931 in Arapho County, Oklahoma. Married Dudley C. Hendricks born 1872 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married December 2, 1894 in Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma.

They had a son.


Leroy Calvin born December 9, 1904 died January 3, 1942

(Born in OK and died in Los Angeles, CA.)




Generation 5

Ann Elizabeth Garber Divelbiss

Daughter of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born July 22, 1859 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Freeman J. Divelbiss born April 30, 1859 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died in 1934. Married November 1880 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Both are buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Ohio.

They had four children.


Lucretia born August 21, 1883 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Alpheus Aungst born February 25, 1879 near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married January 1, 1902. They had 4 children. Regina M. who married ____ Allen (2 sons), a male who married ____ O’Bara (1 son), a male who married ____ Zimmerman, 84and a female. No other information is available.)


Matilda born June 25, 1887 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Jay W. Sindlinger born September 24, 1885 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died there on August 21, 1958. Married 1904.)


Novella born October 13, 1888 died 1961

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Bellville, Richland County, OH.85 Had a son with ____ Yarger. Married Hugh Orlandis Swank born April 23, 1890 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died 1964. Married circa 1914.


Elmina born September 12, 1896 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Harry Mishey born February 16, 1892 near Butler, Richland County, OH and died August 31, 1977 in Santa Cruz, CA.86.)



Generation 6

Lucretia Divelbiss Aungst

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born August 21, 1883 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Alpheus Aungst born February 25, 1879 near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married January 1, 1902.

They had four children.


Regina M. born 1904 died unknown

(Married ____ Allen. They had 2 sons. No other information is available.)


Virgil F. born January 2, 1906 died June 1984

(Died in Porter, IN.87)



Generation 6

Matilda Divelbiss Sindlinger

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born June 25, 1887 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Jay W. Sindlinger born September 24, 1885 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died there on August 21, 1958. Married 1904.

They had a daughter.


Elisabeth born 1904 died unknown

(Married ____ McCollough. They had 3 children. No information is available on them.)



Generation 6

Novella Divelbiss (Yarger) Swank

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born October 13, 1888 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died 1961 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. 88 Had a son with ____ Yarger.


Charles born October 5, 1914 died November 1977

(Charles used his mother’s maiden name.)


Novella married Hugh Orlandis Swank born April 23, 1890 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died 1964. Married circa 1914. They had 5 children. Three boys and two girls. Information is only available on one.


Myrtle Katherine born 1917 died 1941

(Married ____ Staats. They had 1 known child. 89)



Generation 6

Elmina Divelbiss Mishey

Daughter of Ann Elizabeth and Freeman Divelbiss. Born September 12, 1896 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Harry Mishey born February 16, 1892 near Butler, Richland County, Ohio and died August 31, 1977 in Santa Cruz, California.90. Married in 1914.

They had six children. Four females and two males. Information is only available for one.


Paul Ernest born October 6, 1929 died April 4, 193891

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Buried at Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, OH.)




Generation 5

Ohio Bell Garber Wineland

Daughter of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born January 7, 1862 in Richland County, Ohio and died 1943. Known to her friends and family as Bellie. Married Alonzo Wineland born January 1, 1852 in Knox County, Ohio and died June 10, 1930. He is buried at Moundview Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Alonzo was a barber.92 They were married October 10, 1880 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

They had five children.


Ethel Elmina93 born September 30, 1881 died March 18, 1918

(Born and died in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Harry B. Shafer born October 14, 1882 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married on December 24, 1903. They had 2 children.)


Bessie Matilda born January 28, 1883 died unknown

(Born in Mt. Vernon, Knox County, OH. Married Edward Boyer McFeely born August 12, 1884 in Mt. Vernon, OH and died February 19, 196494 in Upper Arlington, Franklin County, OH. Married June 19, 1907. They had 2 children. No information is available on them.)


Leslie Garber born July 21, 1884 died unknown


Leafy Lenore born May 23, 1886 died June 196995

(In the 1920 Census Leafy was still living at home with her parents. Her father listed her as a stenographer. She never married.)


Amy Dorothy96 born November 21, 1896 died September 21, 198197

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH and died in Warren, Macomb, MI. Married Harold Lester Slagle born 3 March 3, 1891 in Canton, OH. Married June 30, 1926. They had 6 children. No information available on them.)



Generation 5

Jacob Silas Garber

Son of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born March 27, 1867 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and died October 11, 1943 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Maria Swank born June 24, 1869 in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio. Married August 2, 1888.

The following is presumed to have been taken from his Obituary:


Jacob was a long resident of the Butler Community, and was a rural mail carrier for 30 years, retiring in 1934. In retirement he spent most of his time working on his Lincoln Collection, one of the finest in Ohio. He owned more than 1,000 books, letter, pictures and relics pertaining to Lincoln's life and was Richland County's best authority on the Civil War President. He was a leader in Republican politics in Southern Richland County and frequently spoke at rallies and Lincoln Day dinners. He was a charter member of the Constitution chapter of the Sons of American Revolution and a member of the Sons of Union Veterans. He was the twin brother to Henry Taylor Garber who dies at the age of seven years.”98


Jacob and Maria had five children.


Adaline Matilda born July 28, 1889 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Township, Richland County, OH. Married Martin Berthold Jr. born September 26, 1880 in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Married June 4, 1914. They had 2 sons. No additional information is available on them.)


Clark McKinley born June 22, 1891 died 1964

(Born on the Garber farm in Richland County, OH. Married Madge Jennings Replogle born 1896 and died 1976.)


Dio Lewis born January 22, 1893 died January 22, 1893


Paul Oldfield born December 8, 1893 died December 196599

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in PA. Served in World War I. Rank: First Lieutenant. Record: 1 Lieutenant Infantry 27 Nov 1917 from CL. Fort Oglethorpe GA 27 Aug 1917 to 26 Nov 1917. 54 Infantry to --; 368 Infantry to Discharge Chickamauga Park GA; Cp Wadsworth Summary Court; Cp Gordon GA; France; Cp Upton NY. Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 23 July 1918 to 15 Feb 1919. Honorable discharge 7 March 1919.100 Married Hazel Tinker born July 26, 1895 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. Married May 29, 1920.)


Dwight Wesley born April 10, 1896 died October 29, 1983101

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Stoc Gunneson, UT and died June 17, 1973 in Stockton, San Joaquin, CA. Married May 19, 1919 in HI. They had a daughter. No information is available for her.)



Generation 6

Clark McKinley Garber, Sr.

Son of Jacob and Maria Garber. Born June 22, 1891 on the Garber farm in Richland County, Ohio and died in April 1, 1971102 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Married Madge Jennings Replogle born 1896 and died 1976. Married March 31, 1917.



103Clark McKinley Garber, Sr., the writer and compiler of the Garber Family History and Genealogy was born June 22, 1891. He attended the Butler public schools from which he graduated in the Class of 1910. Then after a two year employment in the capacity of draftsman at the Ideal Electric Company in Mansfield he matriculated at Wittenberg Collage where he graduated in 1916 with a Batchelor's degree in Science. There after he accepted a position as head of the Natural Science Department at the Capitol University. But, after eight years at Capitol another change in position was in the making. Clark had read about the Government Services for Natives in Alaska and in 1924 made application for a position in that service.

In the mean time he had disposed of his household goods and begun for a journey to the West Coast. This was a stage of wonderful excitement for Clark, Jr. who was five years of age at the time. However the journey to the West coast in our old Liberty was not all enjoyment. Madge did the cooking over an open campfire, this was for the evening meal only. However and regardless of many break-downs we eventually pulled into the city of Tacoma, Washington, where we were fortunate to have some very good relatives in the family of cousin Clayton Loback and his family. They were happy to see us and glad to have us stay with them while our journey to Alaska was being arranged.

Shortly thereafter I took a ferry to Seattle and called on Mr. Wagner regarding my application for a position in the Alaska Service. Mr. Wagner was apparently surprised to see me and remarked, "You don't let grass grow under your feet, do you?" Then with a cheerful smile he said, "Now that you have come from far away Ohio let us get you on the payroll." Then and there I became the Superintendent of Eskimo Education and Reindeer Herds at Cape Prince of Wales on the Bering Straits. After two successful years there I was requested to bring my family and come to Seattle for a conference.

I did not know the purpose of this meeting, but anticipated a transfer to another location, which happened to be the case. On my meeting in Mr. Wagner's office I had anticipated being transferred to another location in Alaska, but, Mr. Wagner came up with the statement: "Mr. Garber you have proven your ability to get things done so, we have a new position for you, one that will require much travel and a large responsibility. You will now assume your new position as Superintendent of the Western District of Alaska. You will have nine schools to supervise, three reindeer herds and two hospitals to manage. You headquarters and office will be in the village of Akiak on the Kuskokwin River. You will have transportation for you and your family on the Steamer Tupper which will be sailing for Alaska with in the week. It will take you to Bethel on the Kuskokwin River and from their you will the river steamer to your destination. Now, lots of good luck and get going. Soon the time came for out return to the States and provide proper schooling for Clark, Jr. As there was no out going steamer at this time it became necessary to engage an airplane to fly us out to Seward. Our shortest routes to the seaport of Seward would be through the Mt. McKinley Range, a journey of many hazards. Soon our pilot landed his plane on the river and we were aboard in record time.

The old Ford plane was made of corrugated sheet metal and rattled so badly that we expected to fall apart any minute. Over deep valleys and over narrow Mountain passes, and suddenly we emerged along side an enormous table rock on which were about fifteen Mountain sheep, to scared to move, that watched the giant bird go by. In less than an hour we landed at Seward. The steamship in which we would return to the States was waiting at the dock. In a matter of a few minutes we were aboard, on out way to Seattle.

After out arrival at Seattle it became necessary to provide an automobile for our transportation back East. Thereupon I purchased a Studebaker Auto in which we loaded all our belongings and set out for Tacoma where we would visit for a short time our cousins. Next we drove south to Los Angeles where we visited with my wonderful old Aunt Inez Loback. But, soon we were headed East over the Southern route. This was necessary because my good old friend Jim Davidson in Alaska had entrusted me to deliver a check for $2,000.00 to his sister. We spent the night with these nice folks and then went to Emporia, Kansas to visit with another of our friend Jim's sisters. The next day we headed for Ohio where our parents and friends were waiting for us. It was a most joyous homecoming as all our relatives and friends were happy to see us and hear first hand about our wonderful live in the Territory of Alaska.

Following our return from Alaska it became imperative that I acquire some lucrative occupation in order to provide support for my family. Consequently, I decided to capitalize on my knowledge of Alaska Eskimo life and the outstanding experiences that I had in that great country. Selecting a group of representative pictures of the Northland and its native Eskimos I had them made into glass slides for projection. Then after purchasing a slide projector I was ready to give my lectures on Alaska and Eskimo life. My lecture was highly rated from both the educational and entertainment standpoint. But, eventually I became aware that I was seeing little of my wife and son. Consequently, I decided to give up the lecture business and return to the field of education.

In the next twenty years I taught Science in the Butler, Bellville and Sulphur Springs High Schools. This brought me up to the age of retirement and gave my the opportunity to do some long planned writing. The product of my writing efforts were two volumes of Eskimo Legends and Stories, four volumes of Garber History and Genealogy and many scientific magazine articles. And, now that I am an old man, I devote my time to genealogical research.


An Ohioan in Eskimo Land Former Richland County Educator Describes His Experiences as Teacher of Uncle Sam's Subjects in Far Flung Arctic: Not since the Klondike gold rush days of 1897-1898 has Alaska been so much in the public eye as within recent months. This, of course, is due to America's feverish preparations for national defense, of which that vast northwest corner of the continent, so close to the Soviet Russia and Japan forms an integral part. Of interest, then, should be the following article by an Ohioan who spent several years among the Eskimos who dwell chiefly along the territories northern reaches. The author of the book mentioned in this article is now delivering illustrated Lectures on the Eskimos in the Cleveland Public School - Editors Note.

Preserving the interesting folklore of a rare people that has no written language, but whose colorful legends have been handed down for centuries by succeeding generations of story tellers, usually from father to son, has been the achievement of Clark M. Garber, Richland County, in his latest book "Stories and Legends of the Bering Strait Eskimos."

Mr. Garber, formally a science instructor at Wittenberg Collage, Springfield, Ohio, and professor of zoology at Capital University, Columbus, was appointed by the United States Government to an Alaskan post in 1925, in the capacity of superintendent of Eskimo education, medical relief and reindeer herds, over an area about four times the size of Ohio. Accompanied by his wife and five year old son, they settled on Cape Prince of Wales, Bering Strait, in a village of 150 natives. The living conditions in such a home is an experience that leaves much to be desired, but the Ohioan has done both many times. He even professes a fondness for frozen fish and reindeer meat, both uncooked, but he will admit that a pig sty in this part of the country is vastly preferable to Eskimo sleeping quarters, as a general thing. Mr. Garber had charge of 42 schools, nine of which he established. He also founded one new one. From the front window of their first cabin, the Garbers could see the outline of the Siberian Coast, 50 miles away, and from which natives came in their small boats to trade. Midway in Bering Strait, between Siberia and Alaska, they could see Big and Little Diomede Islands, the former belonging to Russia, the latter, one mile away, to the United States. Between them runs the International Date Line. It was big Siomede, incidental, that figured in news dispatches recently because of a rumor that Russia was establishing air and naval bases there.

Every year Mr. Garber traveled several thousand miles by dog team, and in midsummer by canoe, visiting the numerous villages under his supervision. It was not unusual to enter a village, the inhabitants of which had never need a white man. "Had I been unable to speak their language, the situation would have been difficult indeed," Mr. Garber said recently. "As a rule however, the Eskimo is very hospitable, and one had but little to fear of his - unless it is that same hospitality."

He had many other settlements under his supervision, where there were no schools, but which he had to visit periodically, to supply medical aid, and render assistance among many other lines. The natives looked forward to the visits of Stanak, which is Eskimo for, "Big Chief." The final settlement of many a dispute was postponed until he arrived to make a decision.

It was not unusual for the Superintendent to be away four and five months at a time, with no way of communicating with his wife and son, nor they with him. During these absences Mrs. Garber and young Clark lived alone among their Eskimo friends. Mrs. Garber taught the village school and her son was one of her pupils. With snow covering the ground, there is little to distinguish one part of that vast country from another. Even the villages at such times were almost obliterated and one almost had to stumble upon them. Mr. Garber, having a fair idea where the next village was located, set a compass course and navigated, so to speak, by that. "I seldom wandered far from by course," he said, and if I did by dogs would always scent out the village and take me therein in a hurry." But scenting out a village was not an accomplishment of the dogs alone. Mr. Garber said he could detect one almost as quickly as his four-footed charges, especially if they were traveling upwind and at such times as inhabitants might be indulging in "Titmuck", which in the English language is rotten fish. The first time I saw them eating the stuff, I got ready to treat the entire village for ptomaine poisoning, but I never had a case of it in the eight years I was among them," he said.

Getting lost was not a wholly unknown experience however. One beautiful, cloudless morning, he related, he left one village on his way to another. The sun shone so brightly he did not bother to set a compass course. But after two hours of travel he found his self in a blinding snowstorm. The trail was gone, so he did like he had done before under like circumstances - let Jerry, his lead dog, find the nearest habitation.

Hour after hour they struggled along. Man and dogs alike were weary. Finally their lagging pace quickened and soon they were in a village. Then he discovered that after fourteen hours of travel covering 40 miles through a blizzard, they were back in the village they left that morning!

Sometimes a blizzard would become so intense that it was impossible to travel. In such case a decision was made on the spot. The driver crawled into his hut lined sled bag and lay down beside the sled while the dogs, still harnessed curled up and went to sleep. When the storm subsided, man and dog would dig out from a cover of snow, all would partake of a frozen fish, and be on their way.

There are many rivers and at times crossing on the ice is dangerous. An unsuspected river may suddenly engulf the entire outfit. Dry clothing and other supplies were always carried in water proof covering and securely fastened to the sled, but obviously it takes a great deal of fortitude to change clothes in a temperature of 40 degrees below zero and with a stiff blowing wind. But it was either change or freeze to death. The dogs dried themselves by vigorous shaking.

The neat little snow house that many of us picture as Eskimo homes are simply non-existent, according to Mr. Garber. In an emergency the natives may build a temporary shelter of snow and ice if he is away from the village, but at home he lives in a dugout called a "innie", a dark, filthy underground room, with a skylight made of seal gut. Usually the men of any village have a community workshop or a gathering place where they fashion their tolls and do whatever inside work they have on hand. This place is called a "cosegy", and it was in the carious cosegys that Mr. Garber gathered most of the folk tales he has so interestingly compiled in his recent book. While the younger men are busy in the workshops, the old men entertain with their story telling. Doubtless they have heard the tales hundreds of times, but they always evidence the greatest interest in them." The men of the village virtually live in the cosegy, much as the walrus males herd together after the breeding season." Mr. Garber said. "There is no definite time for meals, but the Eskimo wives seem to know by intuition when their men are hungry. Stopping through the low entrance tunnel and door, one by one they come into the cosepy, each woman carrying a platter of food for her respective husband."

Of great importance to the Garber family was their monthly arrival of the mail, brought in by dog team. But the highlight of the year was the supply boat from Seattle, bringing in the necessities to carry them through for 12 months.

The order is made out with a great deal of calculating, five months before hand. Not only was food ordered, but everything else that might be needed. It was recalled that in making out their first list of goods ordered the Garbers miscalculated in the very important matter of food. Doubtless they had not taken into consideration the hearty appetites engendered by the northland. At any rate, they had to live on beans and rice for three months, with an occasional fish for variety, until the supply ship was due again.

The long days as well as the long nights were a bit disconcerting at first. With 24 hours of daylight they were apt to get interested in something only to discover it was three o'clock in the morning. But a good old United States alarm clock finally solved the problem. Reversing the usual order of things, they set the alarm to warn them when it was time to retire. The Eskimo has no worries about such matters. When he is hungry he eats, and when tired, he sleeps.

"Before going to bed we always put a pencil mark through that particular date on the calendar." Mr. Garber recalled. "If we had not adhered strictly to that rule it would have been a very easy matter to lose all track of time."

The Eskimo lives to visit and entertain. One village may invite all the inhabitants of another village. The visitors set out, some times with as many as 50 dog teams, traveling 50 or 60 miles. For entertainment plays are worked out in pantomime and so well are they done that the spectators easily follow the meaning. These plays usually portray the native legends, and they were of much assistance to the author in his quest for folk tales.

This wholesome entertaining went on merrily until every vestige of food was gone, after which the guests departed for home.

A prized delicacy among these people, and one that might indeed by the original Eskimo pie, is made by mixing blueberries, a fruit that ripens in the short warm season, with reindeer fat and seal oil, then beating the mess until it is frothy.

"That must be delicious!" this reporter said with a tinge of sarcasm.

"It is indeed, really very good" the former superintendent of Eskimos said with quite a degree of enthusiasm and not noting the sarcasm.

The in the north, we organized two boy Scout troops, the first ever formed among the Alaskan Eskimos. The troops were called Reindeer and Polar Bear Patrols.

"Eskimo boys are natural born scouts." Mr. Garber explained. "I was able to accomplish more through scout work than by ordinary teaching," He explained. "We would hike eight or ten miles in weather registering 30 below, build a fire and have a feast of roasted reindeer meat, then hike home again with only a few cheeks and ears as souvenirs of the trip, but everybody would have a grand time."

He told how the good deed of the day worked out in Eskimo land. It seemed the Eskimo, trained in a region where the basic law is the survival of the fittest, and where men and women who do not produce are useless, has no respect for his elders. For instance, a half a dozen husky men may sit idly by and watch a frail old woman member of the family carry water, or perform some other arduous tack with never a thought of helping her. Neither does it occur to her that they should assist her. But when the scoutmaster had instilled in the boys this important feature of doing helpful deeds, they took to it readily enough. Their elders, however just could not understand it.

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Clark and Madge had one son.


Clark McKinley Jr. born 1919 died November 17, 1942

(Killed in World War II.341st Bomber Squadron 97th Bomber, rank First Lieutenant, Purple Heart Medal, Status: Missing. Monument: Cambridge, England.105 Married ____ Knowlton.)




Generation 5

David Scott Garber

Son of Daniel and Matilda Garber. Born January 6, 1871 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and died June 11, 1960 in New York, New York County, New York. Married Pearl Leedy born September 13, 1872 in Richland County, OH and died 1944. Married in November 23, 1893. Pearl was a schoolteacher.


106Scott, as he was commonly known, attended the high schools in Bellville and Butler. Following his schooling he taught for a period of twelve years in the rural schools and then in Butler schools for eight years. For eighteen years he operated a farm about two and a half miles south west of Butler.

In 1911 he moved to Mansfield where he solicited life insurance for two years. In 1913 he became an agent for the De Laval Separator Company traveling over Tennessee and parts of Kentucky and finally to Atlanta, Georgia where he and Pearl lived until 1944. Shortly after Pearl's death in 1944, he moved to New York City, Staten Island, where he lived with his daughters, Marjorie and Ursula until his death in 1960.


Scott and Pearl had six children.


Inez Blanche born January 3, 1895 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Harry Ray Kreisher born April 26, 1893 in Mansfield, OH and died in 1956. Married June 12, 1917.)


Guy Carlton born March 9, 1896 died 1896


Florence Luella born March 20, 1897 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Clarence Edward Remy born November 7, 1894 in near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married June 1920. They had 3 children. Two girls and a boy.)


Ruth Elizabeth born August 29, 1898 died November 1975

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Dallas, Paulding County, GA. Married Forest Earl McCready born December 23, 1896 in near Butler, Richland County, OH and died September 1970 in Dallas, Paulding County, GA. Married March 31, 1918. They had 6 children. Information only available on a baby, which died at birth. Rodger Eldon McCready born and died January 18, 1922 in Warsaw, KY.107)


No information available on additional children.




Generation 4

Barbara Garber Leedy

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 4, 1830 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died December 4, 1872. She is buried at the Garber Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio. Married Jacob Brown Leedy born April 13, 1831 in Richland County, Ohio and died August 12, 1864. Jacob was a carpenter. He was killed in the American Civil War. 163 Ohio Infantry Co. D. Rank: 1 Corporal. Jacob Leedy enlisted in the hundred-day service in the spring of 1864; he was there but three months when he died at Fortress Monroe, in Virginia. He is buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Independent City, Virginia. They were married February 26, 1854.

They had six children.


Mary A. born December 11, 1854 died September 9, 1856


Harvey Allen born November 5, 1856 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH. Married Nancy Divelbiss born January 6, 1858 Butler, Richland County, OH and died October 13, 1884 in MI. Married 1875. They had 3 children. Harvey remarried Nancy E. McPeck born September 2, 1858 in North Manchester, Wabash County, IN and February 14, 1915 in MI. Married in 1885. They had 2 children.108)


Casper Newton born October 3, 1858 died May 27, 1924

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH and died in Kalamo Twp, Eaton County, MI. Married Mary Isabel Showalter born May 16, 1863 in Weston, OH. Married 1893 in Eaton County, MI.)


John Sherman born February 1, 1860 died October 4, 1893


Rowen Marion born November 23, 1862 died November 19, 1872


Florence born February 22, 1865 died October 12, 1880109

(Buried in the Garber Cemetery in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio.)



Generation 5

Harvey Allen Leedy

Son of Barbara and Jacob Leedy. Born November 5, 1857 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, OH. Married Nancy Divelbiss born January 6, 1858 Butler, Richland County, OH and died October 13, 1884 in MI. Married October 12, 1875. Occupation: Farmer; He was raised a farmer. He worked on a farm for a year or more after his marriage, in 1877, he bought 80 acres of the Divelbiss estate, one half of same being bequeathed to his wife.

They had three children.


Arthur Newton born November 9, 1880 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Fannie E. Hamil born January 22, 1885 in Pontiac, MI. Married circa 1909. They had 3 children. Arthur remarried to ____ McCartney.)


Isaac Franklin born February 12, 1882 died November 24, 1905

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Buried in Battle Creek, MI. Married Loretta Dunn born January 19, 1879 in Olivet, Eaton County, MI. Married circa 1902. They had a son. No information available on this child.)


Harvey Glenn born August 1, 1884 died unknown

(Born in Maple Grove Twp, Barry County, MI. Married Bertha Wellman born August 6, 1886 in Coats Grove, Barry County, MI. Married 1904.)



Harvey Allen remarried Nancy E. McPeck born September 2, 1858 in North Manchester, Wabash County, IN and February 14, 1915 in MI. Married in 1885. They had 2 children.110



Generation 5

Casper Newton Leedy

Son of Barbara and Jacob Leedy. Born October 3, 1858 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, Ohio and died May 27, 1924 in Kalamo Twp, Eaton County, Michigan. Married Mary Isabel Showalter born May 16, 1863 in Weston, Ohio. Married 1893 in Eaton County, Michigan.

They had two children.


Azor J. born July 17, 1894 died August 25, 1982111

(Born in Eaton County, MI and died in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Married ____ Frank. They had 3 children. No information is available for them.)


Amy L. born June 2, 1899 died September 3, 1919




Generation 4

Jacob Koutz Garber

Son of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born July 13, 1833 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died January 14, 1912. Married Cynthia Ann Huston born 1837 in Crown Hill, Indianapolis, IN and died June 1909. Married December 22, 1853. Both are buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.

They had sixteen children.


Freeman Justice born circa 1854 died unknown


Daniel Huston born circa 1856 died unknown


Amy Clarissa born circa 1858 died unknown


Ida Alice born May 12, 1859 died March 2, 1863


Margaret Ann born circa 1861 died unknown


Mary Emily born circa 1863 died unknown


Sherman born circa 1864 died unknown


John William born November 1, 1865 died April 7, 1938

(Born in Urbana, OH and died in New Orleans, Louisiana. Buried at St. Mary's Cemetery. Married Julia Hicks born circa 1871 in Urbana, OH and died 1893. Married 1891.)


Elda Gertie born circa 1867 died unknown


Jesse Michael born circa 1869 died unknown


James Clyde born circa 1871 died unknown


Matilda Jane born circa 1873 died unknown


Elsie Bell born circa 1875 died unknown


Artie May (female) born circa 1877 died unknown


Jacob Koutz Jr. born circa 1879 died unknown


Harvey A. born 1881 died 1882



Generation 5

John William Garber

Son of Jacob and Cynthia Ann Garber. Born November 1, 1865 in Urbana, Ohio and died April 7, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Buried at St. Mary's Cemetery. Married Julia Hicks born circa 1871 in Urbana, OH and died 1893. Married 1891.

They had a daughter.


Clara Mildred born 1892 died unknown

(Born in Urbana, OH. Married ____ Kearns born circa 1888 in Urbana, OH.)




Generation 4

Henry Koutz Garber

Son of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born March 13, 1836 in Jefferson Township, Richland County, Ohio and died October 28, 1912 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Kansas. Buried at Millwood Cemetery. Married Hannah Burger born March 24, 1835 in North Liberty, Knox County, Ohio and died July 5, 1886 in Ashland, Ohio. Married November 19, 1857. Buried at Dickey Cemetery.

They had eleven children.


Arminda (female) born circa 1858 died unknown


Catherine born circa 1860 died unknown


Anna Maria born March 31, 1861 died August 8, 1938

(Born near Amity, Knox County, OH and died in Fremont, OH. Married Simon Uriah Garber born January 22, 1852 in Washington County, PA. And died May 7, 1912. Both are buried at Hessville Cemetery, Hessville, OH. Married in 1875.)


Jacob Burger born December 14, 1863 died unknown

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Margaret J. Schwartz born circa 1867 in Polk, OH. Married December 23, 1888.)


Sarah Elmina born circa 1865 died unknown


Joemma Elizabeth born circa 1867 died unknown


Mary Olive born circa 1869 died unknown


Daniel Franklin born circa 1871 died unknown


William Henry born May 25, 1875 died October 1965

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Los Angeles, CA. Married Blanche May Boren born circa 1879 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married December 24, 1899. they had 3 children. No information is available on them.)


Winnie May (female) born circa 1877 died unknown


Harvey Alvadore born circa 1879 died unknown


After Hannah’s death Henry remarried Ellen Goens born circa 1840 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio.

They had no children.112



Generation 5

Anna Maria Garber

Daughter of Henry and Hannah Garber. Born March 31, 1861 near Amity, Knox County, Ohio and died August 8, 1938 in Fremont, Ohio. Married Simon Uriah Garber born January 22, 1852 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. And died May 7, 1912. Both are buried at Hessville Cemetery, Hessville, Ohio. Married in 1875.

They had twelve children.


Lonelle (female) born circa 1876 died unknown


Harry Addison born circa 1878 died unknown


Henry Clarence born circa 1880 died unknown


Alice Elmina born circa 1882 died unknown


Clara Catherine born circa 1884 died unknown


Charles Vincent born circa 1886 died unknown


Simon Leo born circa 1888 died unknown


Paul Lafayette born circa 1890 died unknown


Jessie Hazel born circa 1892 died unknown


Joe William born circa 1894 died unknown


James Gordon born circa 1896 died unknown


Luella born circa 1898 died unknown



Generation 5

Jacob Burger Garber

Son of Henry and Hannah Garber. Born December 14, 1863 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio. Married Margaret J. Schwartz born circa 1867 in Polk, Ohio. Married December 23, 1888.

They had five children.


Perma Alverda (female) born circa 1889 died unknown


William McKinnley born circa 1891 died unknown


John Henry born circa 1893 died unknown


Burton Franklin born circa 1895 died unknown


Marguerite Madaline born circa 1897 died unknown




Generation 4

Delilah Garber Cassel

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born March 21, 1839 in Butler, Ohio and died in 1925. Buried at Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, MI. Married Yellis Cassel born 1833 in PA and died April 28, 1891. Married in 1856.

They had four children.


Rosilla May born December 25, 1859 died February 28, 1870


Samuel born December 18, 1861 died October 18, 1865


Elizabeth born 1869 died 1918

(Born in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married Casper Bowen born 1849 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1888.)


Clyde Wesley born October 30, 1874 died August 26, 1933

(Born near Nashville, MI and died in Nashville, MI. Married Mary Gerlinger born January 12, 1880 in Woodland, MI. Married January 1, 1905. They had 3 children. No information available on them.)



Generation 5

Elizabeth Cassel Bowen

Daughter of Delilah and Yellis Cassel. Born 1869 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died 1918. Married Casper Bowen born 1849 in Butler, Richland County, OH. Married 1888.

They had a daughter.


Kathryn born 1889 died unknown




Generation 4

Amy Garber Magill

Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Garber. Born November 18, 1844 in Butler, Richland County, OH and died in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Henry Beam Magill born February 16, 1843 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and died January 24, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married July 1870. Both are buried at Mound View Cemetery.

They had five children.


Mary Elizabeth born October 5, 1871 died unknown

(Born near Butler, Richland County, OH. Married John Norrish born October 8, 1868 in Pittsburgh, PA. Married June 22, 1904.)


John Sherman born March 20, 1873 died July 1, 1932

(Born and died in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married Cordelia Gaddis born November 14, 1881 in Richland County, OH and died November 9, 1906. Married 1900.)


Harry Beam born January 9, 1875 died July 1924

(Born in Mt. Vernon, OH. He is buried in Rockford, IL. Married Susan Comer born circa 1879 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Married in 1906.)


Albert Day born October 9, 1877 died April 4, 1879


William McClellan born April 28, 1880 died unknown



Generation 5

John Sherman Magill

Son of Amy and Henry Magill. Born March 20, 1873 and died July 1, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Married Cordelia Gaddis born November 14, 1881 in Richland County, Ohio and died November 9, 1906. Married 1900.

They had a son.


Lloyd G. born February 5, 1901 died November 18, 1920




Generation 3

Jacob Garber Jr. (III)

Son of Jacob and Mary Magdalene Garber. Born 1805 and died August 10, 1882. Married Lydia Weaver born 1808 and died August 29, 1878113. They had three children.


Demus born before 1850 died 1925

(Married Armantha Ann Zolman born September 20, 1847 in Knox Co. OH and died August 24, 1928.)


Mary born March 20, 1847 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH in Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH and died in Ankenytown, OH. Married Jacob Kinney born November 2, 1842 in Fredericktown, OH and also died in Ankenytown. Both are buried at Ankenytown Brethren cemetery.)


Nancy Jane born October 18, 1849 died December 6, 1927

(Born in Bellville, OH and died in Sheldon, MO. Married William Yeisley born July 18, 1843 in Bellville, OH and died September 20, 1929 in Sheldon, MO. They were married on February 2, 1874. Both are buried at Dunnegan Grove Cemetery, Vernon Co, Sheldon, MO




Generation 2

Barbara Garber Grable

Daughter of Jacob Garber. Born 1771 & died in 1851. She married Joseph Grable. He was born 1778, and died 1844 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA.

Their five children were:


Joseph born after 1778 died after 1844


Nancy born August 22, 1793 died December 14, 1858

(Died in Darke co, OH. She married David Bigler, son of Israel Bigler and Catherine Garber. He was born 3 MAY 1787 in MD, and died 25 AUG 1844 in Darke Co., OH.


Samuel born after 1798 died after 1844


Jane born after 1798 died before 1844

(Married Joseph Johnston born before 1824.)


Elizabeth born after 1798 died after 1844

(Married Isaac Davis. He was born circa 1800.)



Generation 3

Samuel Grable

Son of Barbara and Joseph Grable. Born after 1798 and died after 1844. Spouse unknown. One known child.


Delilah born 1821 died November 5, 1857

(Born in Washington Co, PA. Married Samuel Garrett born July 15, 1816 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. They were married in 1840. Samuel was Lutheran. Delilah is buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery.)




Generation 4

Delilah Grable Garrett

Daughter of Samuel Grable. Born 1821 and died November 5, 1857 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Samuel Garrett born July 15, 1816 in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married in 1840.

They had five children.


Cephas born July 14, 1841 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Lydia Horn born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married on May 24, 1866. Cephas was a farmer.)


Silas born between 1840 –57 died unknown


Lebens born between 1840 –57 died unknown


Lavina born between 1840 –57 died unknown


Clara born between 1840 –57 died unknown



Generation 5

Cephas Garrett

Son of Delilah and Samuel Garrett. Born July 14, 1841114 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Lydia Horn born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married on May 24, 1866. Cephas was a farmer.

They had two children.


Alice born March 25, 1871 died unknown


Samuel born May 1, 1879 died unknown



Generation 3

Jane Grable Johnston

Daughter of Barbara and Joseph Grable. Born after 1798 and died before 1844. Married Joseph Johnston born before 1824.

They had two children.


Joseph (Jr.?) born before 1844 died unknown


Jane born before 1844 died unknown




Generation 2

Jonathan Garber

Son of Jacob Garber. Born January 23, 1774 in Johnsville, Maryland, and died July 28, 1850 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was buried on the farm near Ten Mile Brethren Church. He married Elizabeth Sarah Hufford born circa 1777 in Maryland and died April 14, 1860 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.115 They were married in 1795 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Christian Hufford Sr..

Both Jonathan and Elizabeth are buried on the Jacob Horn Farm in Washington County, Pennsylvania near Ten Mile Brethren Church.

They had thirteen children.


William born December 16, 1797 died February 9, 1868


Susannah born May 28, 1800 died December 3, 1850

(Born in Washington Co, PA, and died in Washington Co, PA. She married Abraham Moore. He was born May 11, 1800, and died June 26, 1880 in Washington Co, PA.)


Christian born circa 1802 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. He married Emily Rose born circa 1806 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA. They married in 1827.


Samuel Peter born July 3, 1804 died August 8, 1861


Christopher born circa 1806 died unknown


Elizabeth born circa 1808 died unknown

(Married ______ Shidler.)


Jonathan Jr. born October 11, 1806 died May 1, 1874


Cornelius born April 25, 1811 died December 2, 1863

(Born in Washington Co, PA, and died in Washington Co, PA. Married Elizabeth born in 1806. Second marriage to Anne McCarty born February 1, 1819 He was a weaver by trade. He is buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Hannah born September 13, 1813 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA. In 1835 married Christopher Horn. He was born circa 1809 in Washington Co, PA.)


Mary born circa 1815 died unknown

(First marriage to ____ Friend. Second marriage to David Egy who died before 1850.)


Rueben born circa 1817 died unknown


Jacob born 1818 died unknown

(Born in PA. Married Elizabeth McGuinnis born 1822 in PA.)


Anne born circa 1820 died unknown



Generation 3

William Garber

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born December 16, 1797 in Maryland116 and died February 9, 1868 in Miami County, Indiana.117 Married Elisabeth Weaver born May 27, 1800 in Pennsylvania118 and died December 8, 1858 in Miami County, Indiana. They were married in 1820.

They had a eleven children.


Demas born December 3, 1820 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA.)119


Jonathan born February 2, 1823 died March 1, 1897


Pleasant (Plisse) born August 25, 1825 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA.)120


Cynthia born May 6, 1828 died October 11, 1877


Sarah Savina born July 29, 1830 died unknown


Margaret born January 4, 1833 died unknown


William M. born October 8, 1835 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA.)


Isabel born February 18, 1838 died March 1871


Simon S. born January 24, 1840 died November 10, 1903

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA. Married Lydia White born circa 1844 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA. They married on April 23, 1867.)


Silas C. born 1843 died unknown

(Born in West Bethlehem, Washington County, PA.)


Ruben born 1850 died unknown121



Generation 4

Jonathan Garber

Son of William and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 2, 1823 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania122 and died March 1, 1897. Married Mary Magdalene Moninger born circa 1827 in Washington County, PA. They were married on September 30, 1846.123

In 1850 the family was living in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Jonathan listed his occupation as “carpenter” in the 1850 US Census.

They had a daughter.


Margaret born circa 1849



Generation 4

Cynthia Garber Iams

Daughter of William and Elizabeth Garber. Born May 6, 1828 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died October 11, 1877 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Nicknamed Sinthy. Married Elisha Iams born December 16, 1822 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died April 14, 1899. Both are buried at Franklin Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married June 20, 1848 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

The Iams had four children.


Elizabeth born December 22, 1848 died January 1, 1899

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married J.M. Cowan born circa 1844 in Washington Co., PA. They married in 1869.)


Delilah born July 24, 1850 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married Peter Vorhes born circa 1846 in Washington Co., PA. They were married in 1871.)


Demas Garber born October 15, 1851 died August 3, 1925


Emma Mary born October 4, 1853 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married William Hufford born circa 1849 in Washington Co., PA. They were married in 1874.)


William Owen born October 19, 1855 died December 28, 1937


Margaret Pleasant born March 10, 1858 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married L.G. Garrett born circa 1854 in Washington Co., PA. They were married circa 1878.)


Reuben Isaac born March 6, 1861 died June 4, 1864

(Born and died in Washington Co., PA.)


Clara Anabella born March 27, 1863 died January 12, 1892

(Born in Washington Co., PA. Married Norte Reece born circa 1859 in Washington Co., PA. They married circa 1883. In 1890 she married her second husband, Henry Fulton born circa 1859 in Washington Co., PA.)


Lucy Ida May born March 20, 1866 died December 30, 1878

(Born and died in Washington Co., PA.)



Generation 5

Demas Garber Iams

Son of Cynthia and Elisha Iams. Born October 15, 1851 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 3, 1925 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Anne Elizabeth Dunn born November 25, 1861 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died June 24, 1936 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married March 3, 1881.

They had two children.


Elisha B. born April 17, 1892 died December 31, 1944

(Born in West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA. Married Rowena Emily Denman born April 17, 1892 and died January 12, 1974. They were married in October 1916.)


John Howard born April 10, 1897 died unknown



Generation 5

William Owen Iams

Son of Cynthia and Elisha Iams. Born October 19, 1855 and died December 28, 1937. Married Catherine Shidler born March 14, 1863 and died in 1949. Married on November 14, 1880. Both William and Catherine are buried at Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.124

They had a son.


George Demas born February 22, 1882 died unknown

(Married Grace Fiva Hyndman born September 1, 1881 and died unknown. Married on December 25, 1907.)




Generation 3

Samuel Peter Garber

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born July 3, 1804 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 8, 1861 in Guernsey County, Ohio. Buried at Salem Baptist Church cemetery. Married Lydia Garrett born January 8, 1807 in Maryland and died October 18, 1884 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married 1826 in Washington, County, Pennsylvania. They divorced in 1827. Lydia is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Samuel and Lydia had one child.


Samuel born May 30, 1828 died June 9, 1894 or 95


Samuel then married Mary (Polly) Smith born May 14, 1808 in Anwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 18, 1888 in Richland Township, Guernsey, Ohio. Married on October 4, 1827. Samuel was a Carpenter125 and a Farmer.126 In the 1860 census he listed his real estate as worth $9,000 and his personal estate as worth $925. Samuel and Polly are buried at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Richland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio.

Samuel and Polly had eleven children.


Elizabeth born July 13, 1828 died January 25, 1864

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Benjamin Ferguson born before 1840.)


Peter born February 22, 1830 died unknown

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Sarah Dennis born circa 1828127. Married in 1852. Occupation listed as House Carpenter in the 1860 Census.)


Abel born March 7, 1832 died December 24, 1921

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Jane Chester born before 1835. Married 1853 in Ohio. Occupation listed as House Carpenter in the 1860 Census.)


Mary born November 28, 1835 died September 27, 1899

(Born in Washington Co, PA and died in Guernsey Co, OH. Buried at Salem Baptist Church cemetery, Guernsey Co, OH. Married John Roby born July 29, 1829 in Guernsey Co, OH and died June 30, 1903 in Guernsey Co, OH. Married on November 6, 1856.)


Jonathan W. born June 24, 1838 died December 18, 1887

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Dervant Valley Twp, Guernsey County, OH. November 10, 1863 married Elizabeth Rose born August 1840 in MD.)


Eunice born November 12, 1840 died February 27, 1902

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Canal Winchester, OH. Buried at Canal Winchester cemetery.)


Hannah born November 12, 1840 died April 9, 1921

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Canal Winchester, OH. Buried at Canal Winchester cemetery. Married James Crabbs on May 9, 1888.)


Reuben born May 23, 1845 died January 28, 1927

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH. Married Nancy Jane Dixon born February 27, 1850 in Glencoe, Ohand died January 21, 1917. Married on September 11, 1868. Both are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN.)


James W. born February 29, 1848 died March 18, 1920

(Born in Guernsey Co, OH and died in Quaker City, OH. Married Mary E. Johnson on September 28, 1873.)


Silas Dean born January 28, 1851 died September 10, 1939


Agnes Jane born August 13, 1853 died September 17, 1938.

(Born in Gibson Station, OH and died in Sebastopol, Sonoma Co, CA. Married Joshua Moffett Robinson born before 1856. Married on March 1, 1876 in Cambridge, OH. Both are buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Sebastopol, CA.)



Generation 4

Samuel Garber128

Son of Samuel and Lydia Garber. Born May 30, 1828 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died June 9, 1894 or 95 also in West Bethlehem. He is buried at Bethlehem, Lutheran Cemetery. In 1849 he married Sarah Ann Bowen born May 4, 1829 in Green County, Pennsylvania and died August 14, 1855 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. She is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery. They were married in Washington County.

Their three children are:


Lydia Ann born January 1, 1850 died December 2, 1883


Mason Bowen born August 19, 1851 died 1913 or 1918


Demas born January 30, 1854 died August 20, 1900

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Buried at Bethlehem, Lutheran Cemetery.)


Following Sarah’s death Sam remarried Elizabeth Simmons born September 20, 1835 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died November 2, 1924 also in Washington County. She is also buried at Bethlehem, Lutheran Cemetery. Samuel and Elizabeth had 5 children.


Isaiah Henry born February 13, 1858 died March 1, 1898


John Allison129 born August 23, 1861 died April 17, 1882

(Born and died in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Buried at German Lutheran Cemetery.)


Samuel Reynolds born August 2, 1866 died after 1939130


Robert Chamberlain born August 24, 1869 died unknown

(Born in S. Strebaine Twp, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Anna A. Swihart born August 22, 1867 or 69 in Washington County, PA. They married 1888 in Washington County.)


Sarah Elizabeth born March 17, 1873 died after 1939



Generation 5

Lydia Ann Garber Bowman 131

Daughter of Samuel and Sarah Ann Garber. Born January 1, 1850 in Washington County Pennsylvania and died December 2, 1883. In 1870, Washington County, Pennsylvania she married Joseph Bowman born March 2, 1843 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died March 13, 1931 also in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery.

The couple had six children.


Elizabeth born circa 1871 died unknown


Anna Maria132 born circa 1873 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Married Crum Williams born circa 1869. They married 1894 in Washington County, PA.)


William born circa 1875 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. 133)


Osceola born circa 1877 died unknown


Alveola born circa 1877 died circa 1881

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the twin of Osceola.)


Martha born circa 1879 died circa 1892

(Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania.)



Generation 6

Elizabeth Bowman Magill

Daughter of Lydia and Joseph Bowman. Born circa 1871 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Her date and place of death is unknown. In 1891 she married Clark Magill born circa 1867 in Washington County. His date and place of death are also unknown.

They had two known children.


Howard born circa 1892 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA.)


Ernest born circa 1894 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA.)



Generation 6

Osceola Bowman Fleming

Daughter of Lydia and Joseph Bowman. Born circa 1877 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the twin of Alveola Bowman who died as a child. In 1897 Osceola married Riley Fleming born circa 1873 in Washington County.

They had two known children.


Carl born circa 1898 died unknown


Male name unknown born unknown died unknown



Generation 5

Mason Bowen Garber

Son of Samuel and Sarah Ann Garber. Born August 19, 1851 in Washington County Pennsylvania and died in 1913 or 1918. In Washington County 1881, he married Rachel Amos born November 27, 1860 in Washington County and died in 1913. Both are buried at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

The couple had five children.


Samuel Franklin born March 15, 1882 died September 15, 1972134

(Born in Washington County, PA and died in San Francisco, CA. Circa 1906 married Martha Margaret Burns born circa 1886 in Washington County, PA. Date and place of death unknown. The couple had a son but no additional information is available.)


Martha Jane born October 30, 1883 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Washington County, PA in 1903 married Howard Blain Martin born July 1, 1883 in Washington County, PA. They had 4 children. No additional information is available.)


Sarah Ann born May 12, 1886 died 1930

(Born in Washington County, PA. Buried at German Lutheran Cemetery, Washington, Pennsylvania.)


Albert born December 7, 1888 died unknown

(Born in Washington County, PA. Married Edith Rutherford born circa 1892 in Washington County, PA. They had 1 known child.)


Olive born April 2, 1893 died unknown

(Born Washington County, PA. In 1916 married Marvin Scott born August 10, 1877 in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania. They had 2 sons.)



Generation 5

Isaiah Henry Garber

Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Garber. Born February 13, 1858 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died in March 1, 1898 in Washington County. In Washington County 1882, he married Mary Bails born circa 1862 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died in 1882 soon after marriage. They had no children.

After Mary’s death Isaiah married Sadie Garrett born 1866 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died 1915 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. They married in 1882. Isaiah listed his occupation as Butcher. He is buried at German Lutheran Cemetery.

They had two children.


Minnie born February 10, 1883 died 1920

(Born in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio. Buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Pennsylvania. In 1904 married Edward Happy born circa 1879 in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio135. Also listed as having married Harry Kuhn born circa 1879 in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio136 in the same year, 1904.)


Grover Cleveland born May 31, 1886 died April 1973

(Born in Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio and died in Morrisville, Bucks County, PA.137 Married Elsie Frances Slocums born June 13, 1888 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died October 1981 in Belle Mead, Somerset County, NJ138. They were married in 1909 and had one known son. No additional information is available.)



Generation 5

Samuel Reynolds Garber

Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Garber. Born August 2, 1866 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The date and place of his death is unknown. Married Anne Lane born September 5, 1869 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. They were married on October 27, 1892.

They had two children.


John Alden139 born November 11, 1894 died March 1986

(Born in S. Strebane Twp, Washington County, PA and died in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL140. Married Helen Adams born August 9, 1894 in Dwight, Illinois and died July 1973 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL.141 They married on November 7, 1925.)


female name unknown born unknown died unknown

(Married Edgar Alden Hootman born August 23, 1899 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died April 28, 2000 in Washington, Washington County, PA.142 They had 2 children; a girl and a boy. No other information is available.)



Generation 5

Sarah Elizabeth Garber Hewitt

Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Garber. Born March 17, 1873 in S. Strebane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania143. The date and place of her death is unknown but it is believed she died after 1939. Married Charles Nephew Hewitt born October 9, 1873 in Green County, Pennsylvania. They were married December 24, 1895 in Green County, Pennsylvania.

They had two children.


Mary Pearl born November 1, 1896 died unknown

(Born in Green County, PA.)


Russell born July 2, 1898 died unknown

(Born in Green County, PA. Married ____ Jacobs.)


female name unknown born unknown died unknown

(Married ____McConnell. They had 3 children. No other information is available.)



Generation 4

Silas Dean Garber

Son of Samuel and Susie Garber. Born February 28, 1851144 in Guernsey County, Ohio and died September 10, 1939 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio. Married Susan E. (Susie) Boyd born August 1854 in Richland Twp., Guernsey Co., OH and died 1910 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH. Married on April 13, 1876. Silas was a farmer according to the 1900 census. Susie’s mother was born in PA while her father was born in Ireland. Both Silas and Susie are buried at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio.145

They had six children.


Stella born March 25, 1877 died 1910

(Born in Richland Twp., Guernsey County, OH and died in Cambridge, Guernsey County, OH. Married Wilbur Wetzelborn circa 1873 in Richland Twp., Guernsey County, OH. Married in 1898.)



Iona Va Donna born February 24, 1879 died unknown

(Born in Caldwell Twp., Noble County, OH. Married Charles Neal born circa 1875 in Caldwell Twp., Noble County, OH. Date of death unknown. Married in 1900.)


Bernice H. born January 29, 1882 died unknown

(Born in Ohio.)


Roy born 1887 died 1887

(Born in Taylorsville,, IL.)


Fredrick John born July 1, 1889 died unknown

(Born in Illinois.)


Ruth M. born November 30, 1897 died July 1975146

(Born in Illinois and died in Winter Park, Orange County, FL. Married Nobel Hendrickson born circa 1893 in IL.)


After Susie’s death in 1910 Silas remarried to Myrtle M. Chamberlain Dunlap born January 18, 1867 in Sandusky, Ohio. Death unknown. Married August 22, 1911 in Guernsey, Ohio. They had no children.




Generation 3

Cornelius Garber147

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born April 25, 1811 in Washington Co, PA and died December 2, 1863 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Occupation “weaver”. Married Elizabeth _____ born 1806 and died August 27, 1857. They apparently divorced. He remarried Anne McCarty born February 1, 1819. This entire family is buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Cornelius and Anne had three children.


David born January 17, 1843 died February 6, 1845


Cornelius H.148 born 1849 died October 8, 1851


Job born 1849 March 10, 1852



Generation 3

Hannah Garber Horn

Daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born September 13, 1813 in West Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married Christopher Stoffel Horn149 born circa 1809 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Married in 1835. The family lived in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

They had five children.


William born circa 1836 died March 1837

(Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Josias Jorn born December 18, 1838 died December 26, 1838

(Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Hezakiah born 1840 died August 7, 1892


Mariah born March 11, 1841 died September 11, 1841

(Born and died in Washington County, PA. Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington County, PA.)


Elizabeth born June 6, 1844 died July 24, 1845

(Born and died in Washington County, PA. Buried at Progressive Brethren Cemetery, Washington County, PA.)



Generation 4

Hezakiah Horn

Son of Hannah and Christopher Horn. Born 1840 in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died August 7, 1892 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio150. Married Sarah Jane Huffine born July 25, 1847 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died October 29, 1908 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. They were married 1866 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Hezakiah served in the American Civil War 1861 - 1864 Union Army, 85th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Co D. He was a Private. Bonus Materials: History of the 85th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, The Roster for Company D.

Both Hezakiah and Sarah are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

They had four children.


Mary Elizabeth born July 18, 1869 died unknown


David Shaner born 1871 diedSeptember 3, 1889

(Born in Washington County, PA.)


Andrew Christopher born November 23, 1873 died February 10, 1939

(Born in Oakland, Fairfield County, OH.)


Samuel Marion born September 5, 1875 died October 22, 1900

(Born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, OH. Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus, OH.)



Generation 5

Mary Elizabeth Horn McGregor

Daughter of Hezakiah and Sarah Horn. Born July 18, 1869 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and it is not known when she died. She married Robert Elmer McGregor born May 17, 1867 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio and died January 20, 1931 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. They were married September 18, 1887 in Ohio. In 1920 the family was residing in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.151 In 1930 the family is found living in Zanesville, Ohio.152 Robert is a farm laborer and appears to travel wherever the work takes him.

They had three children.


Robert Leroy153 born March 2, 1895 died September 1972


Andrew Christopher born October 27, 1907 died unknown

(Born in Buffalo, Oklahoma.)


Mary Elizabeth born April 2, 1911 died unknown



Generation 6

Robert Leroy McGregor

Son of Mary and Robert McGregor. Born March 2, 1895 in Boonville, Missouri and died September 1972 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.154 He married Maude York born July 25, 1894 in St. Louis, Missouri and died May 1985 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.155

They had a son.


Elmer Lavern born May 17, 1919 died February 9, 1976

(Born in St. Louis, MO and died in VA.)156



Generation 6

Mary Elizabeth McGregor Howell

Son of Mary and Robert McGregor. Born April 2, 1911 in Kansas. The date and place of her death are not known. She married Charles Wilbur Howell born July 27, 1911 in Red Oak, Iowa. The date and place of his death are also not known. They were married on June 27, 1933.

They had one known child. No other information is available.




Generation 3

Jacob Garber

Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born 1818 in Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth McGuinnis born 1822 in Pennsylvania.

They had four children.


Thompson157 born 1842 died unknown


Elizabeth158 born 1843 died unknown


Theodore159 born 1846 died unknown


Jonathan160 born April 1850 died February 9, 1857

(Born in Pennsylvania and died in Washington Co, PA. Buried at Ten Mile Brethren Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA.)


Generation 3

Anne Garber Barnard

Daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Garber. Born 1819161 in Pennsylvania. Her place and date of death is unknown. She married David Barnard born 1819 in Pennsylvania. David was a farmer. In 1870 the family is still found farming in West Bethlehem. By 1880 the family had moved to Wayne Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.162

They had three children, all born in Pennsylvania.


Adaline born 1842


Elisabeth born 1852


Lewis born circa 1854163













The Susannah Jane Garber Teater

Family

Generation 4

Susannah Jane Garber Teater

Daughter of John and Sarah Garber. Born on October 2, 1826 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania and died August 3, 1900. Susannah Jane married Cyrus Newton Teater born February 12, 1826 in Mercer County, Kentucky and died November 25, 1914. They married on June 6, 1848.

Cyrus served in the American Civil War. Cyrus enlisted with the 6th Kansas Cavalry Company B164 as a Private on August 12, 1861165. His company along with companies A and M were captured July 27, 1864 at Muzzard Prairie, Arkansas166. They were sent to Camp Ford near Tyler, TX. Camp Ford records indicate the prisoners were released on May 25, 1865 but US Civil War records show that Cyrus was mustered out on April 8, 1865 at DeVall's Bluff, Arkansas. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Camp Ford records indicate his rank at time of capture was Private.167

The following is an excerpt from William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, STATE HISTORY, PART 6, SIXTH REGIMENT KANSAS VOLUNTEER CAVALRY.168


On the morning of the 27th of July, a part of the regiment, while in camp on Muzzard Prairie, Ark., was surprised and attacked by a rebel force of about 2,000. Forming as quickly and well as possible, the battalion made a stout resistance, driving back the assailants several times. It was, however, overpowered, and Maj. Mefford, Lieut. De Friese and one hundred and fourteen men taken prisoners.


Both Susannah Jane and Cyrus Newton are buried in the Concord Cemetery in Griffinsville, Appanoose County, Iowa.

Eight children were born to them in Iowa.169 They are:


John Fletcher170 born April 14, 1849 died January 11, 1932

(Born in Libertyville, Jefferson Co., IA and died in Larned, Pawnee Co., KS. Married Virginia Clarinda Law born May 16, 1851 in Hamilton Co., Virginia and died March 14, 1914 in Geneseo, Rice Co., KS. They are both buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice Co., KS)


William Samuel born January 14, 1852 died November 1, 1901


Henry B. born December 6, 1853 died February 19, 1923


Rachel Margaret born April 29, 1856 died June 8, 1930


Sylvester McCalester born March 31, 1858 died January 15, 1918


Eleanor Elizabeth born March 6, 1860 died 1935


Leah Mariah born April 3, 1862 died April 3, 1862


Calvin Sheridan born February 3, 1867 died June 1, 1945




Generation 5

John Fletcher

Teater

Son of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born April 14, 1849 in Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa and died January 11, 1932 in Rice County, Kansas. Married Virginia Clarinda Law born May 16, 1851 in Hamilton County, Virginia and died March 14, 1914 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas. They were married November 13, 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa171. They are both buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice Co., Kansas.


They had six children.


Nancy Huldah born September 1, 1872 died April 1, 1955


Erma Leota born May 3, 1874 died December 1, 1940


Claude Allen born June 11, 1877 died April 17, 1950

(Born in Griffinville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Newton, Hesston Co., KS. Buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice Co., KS (Lot 167, Space 4))


Lura Grace born April 17, 1882 died April 12, 1945


Ralph Orten born December 20, 1884 died September 14, 1934

(Born in Bazine, Ness Co., KS. Married Bessie Hagan born November 29, 1885. Married April 9, 1924 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.)


Harry Alva born October 16, 1887 died July 5, 1962


Gladys Inez born February 10, 1892 died 1961



Generation 6

Nancy Huldah Teater Fail Doty

Daughter of John and Virginia Teater. Born September 1, 1872 in Walnut City, Iowa and died April 1, 1955 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. She was known to friends and family as Nannie. Married Isaac Wagner Fail born May 12, 1860 in Bethany Township, Harrison County, Missouri172 and died November 9, 1923 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. They married November 29, 1889 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. Isaac’s father was Ira Fail and his mother was Adelaide Campbell Fail.173 Isaac was buried at Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas.

The following is an account of Isaac Fail’s pneumonia which resulted in his death.



The Nancy and Isaac Fail Family

Ruby Mabel Clarinda June Maudie Isaac Nancy Verna


Nannie and Isaac had eight children.


Maud Anthony born February 12, 1891 died unknown

(Married Dwight Wallace. Married August 15, 1909. They had 3 children. No information is available on them.)


Ora Anthony born November 17, 1892 died 1963

(Born in Rice County, KS.)


Clarinda Adelaide born September 24, 1895 died unknown


Mabel Thelma born September 16, 1898 died January 20, 1916

Born near Crawford, KS and died in Geneseo, KS. She died of pneumonia and is buried at the Geneseo cemetery. The following is the news of her death from the local newspaper:


Late last Thursday evening, January 20, the community in general and Geneseo in Particular, were distressed by the sad tidings of the death of Miss Mabel Fail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.W. Fail. The call to the beyond, which carried a double measure of grief, in that it took a estimable young girl just as she was entering the enchanting realm of womanhood, came after a brief illness with pneumonia. Every effort of the physicians in attendance proved futile, and death relieved the girl's suffering about 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Miss Fail was well known and greatly loved by the entire community, and the bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends. Funeral services, which were well attended, were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Byers officiating, assisted by Rev. Davies of Chase. Undertaker O.H. Six, of Lyons, had charge of the burial services conducted at the Geneseo cemetery. Mabel Fail was born near Crawford, Kansas, September 10, 1898, and died in Geneseo January 20, 1916, aged 17 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was converted several years ago and became a member of the Methodist church.


Ruby Bess born March 16, 1901 died July 27, 1963

(Married ____ Klotz and had 2 sons. Born in Geneseo, Rice County, KS and died in San Diego, California.)


June Mirilda born June 12, 1903 died July 11, 1979

(Born in Geneseo, Rice County, KS and died in Amarilla, Potter County, TX.)


Verna Leota born December 5, 1906 died unknown

(Born in Geneseo, Rice Count, KS. Died in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married Edgar Russell Cunningham born July 8, 1896 in Tipton County, IN and died September 28, 1971 in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Both Verna and Edgar are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno county, KS)


Cleo Edward born January 8, 1909 died March 6, 1984

(Born in Geneseo, Rice Count, KS and died in San Diego, CA.)


Ruby, Verna, and June Fail


After Isaac’s death Nancy remarried to ____ Doty. Married May 31, 1928. They had no known children.



Generation 7

Ora Anthony Fail

Son of Nannie and Isaac Fail. Born November 17, 1892 in Rice County, Kansas and died in 1963. Married Ollie E. Ora was a Construction worker and served in World War II. It is known that he lived in Wichita, Kansas. Ora is buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, (city unknown.)

Ora and Ollie had two children.




(Name unknown – female) born unknown died unknown

(Married Kenneth Martin.)


Sidney born unknown died unknown



Generation 7

Clarinda Adelaide Fail Shaw

Daughter of Nannie and Isaac Fail. Born September 24, 1895. Known to friends and family as Clara. Married Artie Shaw.174 Known to have lived in Englewood, California.175

They had two sons. Information is only available for one of them.


Glen Wendell born unknown died unknown



Generation 7

June Mirilda Fail Fick Hamilton Mayes

Daughter of Nannie and Isaac Fail. Born June 12, 1903 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas and died July 11, 1979 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. Known to friends and family as Junie. Married Frederick Fick. Married 1920 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.

They had three children.


Orval Oliver born November 21, 1920 died unknown

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Thelma Irene born January 9, 1922

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Robert Wilbur born May 10, 1923

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


June remarried to Archie Hamilton. They had a daughter.176


Nancy Rose born March 4, 1932 died unknown

(Married Floyd Dean Lawrence born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Married December 14, 1949.)


Junie’s third marriage was to G.C. Mayes. No further information is available.



Generation 8

Orval Oliver Fick

Son of June and Fred Fick. Born November 21, 1920 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Norma Jean Everson born December 20, 1925 in Reece, Kansas. Married February 20, 1944 in South Carolina.

They had two children.


Orval Lee born February 28, 1945

(Born in Eureka, KS.)


Gloria Jean born October 8, 1950

(Born in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.)



Generation 8

Thelma Irene Fick Lusk

Daughter of June and Fred Fick. Born January 9, 1922 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Evertt Levi Lusk. Married June 2, 1941 in Kansas.

They had a daughter.


Naomi Lerene born unknown

(Born in Kearny County, KS.)



Generation 8

Robert Wilbur Fick

Son of June and Fred Fick. Born May 10, 1923 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Nellie Watts. Married March 23, 1944 in Wichita, Sedwick County, Kansas.

Robert and Nellie had two children.


Carola Lee born November 14, 1946

(Born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS.)


Sheryl Kay born September 1948


Remarried Thelma June James. Married October 10, 1949. Robert and Thelma had 2 children.


Joe Ray born July 31, 1950


Jessie Gale born January 9, 1952



Generation 8

Nancy Rose Hamilton Lawrence

Daughter of June and Archie Hamilton. Born March 4, 1932. Married Floyd Dean Lawrence born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Married December 14, 1949 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

They had a son.


Floyd Dean, Jr. born September 1951

(Born in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS)



Generation 7

Verna Leota Fail Cunningham

Daughter of Nannie and Isaac Fail. Born December 5, 1906 in Geneseo, Rice county, Kansas and died in Hutchinson, Reno county, KS. Married Edgar Russell Cunningham born July 8, 1896 in Tipton County, IN and died September 28, 1971 in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Ed’s parents were William Cunningham and Rose Keifer Cunningham. Both Verna and Ed are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Ed was elected sheriff of Reno county in 1930 with 9695 votes and re-elected in 1932 with 9,792 votes.177 He also worked as a Detective. Additionally Edgar served in World War II He was a Sergeant in the Infantry.


Reno County Sheriff’s Department 1931

Left to right: Cliff Kennedy, investigator; Bill Richardson, investigator; M.E. Jolliffe, process server; Ed Cunningham, sheriff (center); Paul Cunningham, assistant investigator; Jim Springer, tax collector; Guy Ankerholz, office clerk.178


Verna and Ed had three children.


Genevieve Estella born July 29, 1921 died unknown

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


Donald Russell Born April 19, 1924 died March 24, 1980

(Born and died Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Known to friends and family as Don.)


Marvin Dean born August 1, 1926 died December 1, 1994

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno county, KS and died in Sarasota, FL. Buried at sea; his tombstone is in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS with his brother Don’s. Marvin served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a Yeoman based in San Diego, CA and later a Supervisor for Piedmont Airlines from which he retired.)


Verna and Ed later divorced and Verna remarried but nothing known about him.



Generation 8

Genevieve Estella Cunningham Murphy

Daughter of Verna and Edgar Cunningham. Born July 29, 1921 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Alexander Young Murphy born September 12, 1917. Married May 1, 1945 in California.

They had two children.


Timothy Alexander born February 24, 1946

(Born in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California.)


Nancy Laverne born January 26, 1947

(Born in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California.)



Generation 8

Donald Russell Cunningham

Son of Verna and Edgar Cunningham. Born April 19, 1924 in Hutchinson, Reno county, Kansas and died March 24, 1980 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Rita Ann McConnell born June 25, 1925 in Altoona, Cambria County, Pennsylvania and died August 23, 1999 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas after a fight with cancer. Married November 22, 1945 in Everglades City, Florida. Rita’s parents were Melvin McConnell and Emma McGough McConnell. Rita worked as a social worker for SRS in Hutchinson. She was a catholic and belonged to St. Teresa Catholic Church in Hutchinson.

Known to friends and family as Don. He served in the US Navy during World War II as Chief Petty Officer. AMM Naval Air Force in the Pacific theater. Began his service in April 1941 and was at Pearl Harbor when the base was bombed. He was engaged in loading planes that morning and had just left a hanger when it was struck by a bomb and destroyed. He went to Australia with a reconnaissance patrol, making several flights from Darwin, Australia to the Dutch Indies to rescue Americans as the Japanese invaded the islands.

He was aboard the USS Chicago in the Pacific when the Japanese sank it during an attack.

In July of 1942 while on patrol duty over the Indian Ocean off the west coast of Australia Don’s PBY, Catalina flying boat was shot down. He and eight other men were adrift for 14 days on a life raft before being rescued. He suffered temporary blindness as a result of sun glare while adrift. He spent a month at an Australian hospital before being transferred to a hospital in Oakland, California where his eyes were treated. After months in hospital he was granted a medical discharge in June 1943.179 After the war he worked in the Airline industry.

Don was buried March 26, 1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Rita was also buried there in August 1999.

Don and Rita had six children.


Daniel Russell born October 14, 1947

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


Pamela Ann born June 28, 1948

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


James Michael born October 9, 1951

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


Angela Dawn born August 20, 1955

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


Jill Elizabeth born June 27, 1956 died March 19, 1990

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno county, KS and died in San Francisco, California. Married Mark Trump.)


Shawn Clery (male) born September 21, 1959

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married Karen Darnel. Occupation: Shears Construction, Hutchinson, Reno county, KS.)



Generation 9

Daniel Russell Cunningham

Son of Don and Rita Cunningham. Born October 14, 1947 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Vicki Gaston. Married on December 20, 1969 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Daniel is a teacher in Germany. Vicki was an Administrative Coordinator in the US Army Community Services as of 2001. Bought a home in Auerbach, Germany on October 28, 2000.

They have three children.


Toby Dale born unknown

(Occupation: cook at a Sports Bar in Hutchinson, KS, owned by his aunt Pam Mule.)


Kelly Renee born unknown


Danielle born unknown



Generation 10

Kelly Renee Cunningham Brooks

Daughter of Dan and Vicki Cunningham. Birth date unknown. Married Philip Brooks. Married June 21, 1997. Kelly holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University. Military service: May 2001, US Army, 72nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services, Ansbach, Germany.)

Kelly and Philip have two children.


Elias Daniel Philip born 1999


Name unknown born November 2002



Generation 10

Danielle Cunningham

Daughter of Dan and Vicki Cunningham. Birth date unknown. She is a Teacher in the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. In March of 2001 she and her daughter were living in Auerbach, Germany.

Her daughter is:


Brittany born 1992



Generation 9

Pamela Ann Cunningham Mule

Daughter of Don and Rita Cunningham. Born June 28, 1948 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Thomas A. Mule. Married on May 19, 1967.

They had three children.


Charles Thomas born unknown


Anthony Michael born unknown


Travis Shawn born unknown



Generation 9

James Michael Cunningham

Son of Don and Rita Cunningham. Born October 9, 1951 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Karla Jo Broska born October 7, 1955 in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas. Married October 1, 1974 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Jim works for the City of Hutchinson.

Jim and Karla’s three children are:


Jennifer Nicole born unknown


Nathan Michael born unknown


Gigi Michealle born unknown


Jim remarried to Paula Jo Swafford. Married April 1, 1984 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. No known children.



Generation 9

Angela Dawn Cunningham Griffith

Daughter of Don and Rita Cunningham. Born August 20, 1955 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Steven Eugene Griffith born January 7, 1960 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.

They had a son.


Brandon born unknown



Generation 9

Jill Elizabeth Cunningham Trump

Daughter of Don and Rita Cunningham. Born June 27, 1956 in Hutchinson, Reno county, KS and died March 19, 1990 in San Francisco, California as a result of a viral infection. Married Mark Trump.

Jill and Mark had a daughter.


Molly Ann born unknown



Generation 6

Erma Leota Teater Shenkel

Daughter of John and Virginia Teater. Born May 3, 1874 in Walnut City, Iowa and died December 1, 1940 in Geneseo, Rice Co., Kansas. Married William Shenkel. Married March 15, 1898 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas.

Their son was:


Charles Hubert born 1899 died 1931



Generation 7

Charles Hubert Shenkel

Son of Erma and William Shenkel. Born 1899 and died in 1931. Married Edna ____. They had two children.


Beverly Ann born unknown

(Married Elmer Lewis Putnam.)


Charles Hubert Jr. born 1931



Generation 6

Lura Grace Teater Nelson

Daughter of John and Virginia Teater. Born April 17, 1882 in Griffinville, Appanoose County, Iowa and died April 12, 1945 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas (Grace Hospital). When She was a small baby she came with her parents to Ness County, Kansas to a homestead near Bazine, Kansas. In 1888, her parents moved to Geneseo. Kansas where she attended public schools.

She married Thomas Edward Nelson born July 11, 1865 near Springfield, Illinois and died May 25, 1946 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas. They were married on February 26, 1906 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. As an elderly gentleman he was said by his grandchildren to have looked like Santa Claus because he had white hair and beard. He always had the table set ready for the next meal. When he finished his meal he would take a slice of bread and wipe his plate, bowl and silverware clean and turn them upside down on the table for the next meal.

When she was 25 she confessed her faith in God and was baptized in the Reformed Presbyterian Church. She lived a Christian life and was friend to everyone. Her favorite scripture was John 14: 1-4; her favorite hymns were “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”, “Sweet By and By”, “Over There”; and her favorite poem was “PROMISED”.


God hath not promised skies always blue

Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through

God hath not promised

Sun without rain

Joy without sorrow

Peace without pain


But God hath promised

Strength for the day

rest from labor

Light for the way

Grace for the trials

Help from above

unfading sympathy

undying love


-Author Unknown


In 1927 the couple moved their family to Raymond, Kansas where they lived until they passed away. Lura is buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Raymond, Kansas.

Their six children are:


Floyd Edward Thomas born May 14, 1907 died February 9, 1993180


John Samuel Guy born June 18, 1908 died November 23, 1945


Doris Pearl born June 12, 1910 died July 13, 1967

(Married Adelbert Lounzol Cooper Sr. born August 13, 1908 and died December 4, 1991 in Tyler, Smith County, TX.)


Hattie Bernece born September 27, 1911 died May 28, 1988

(Died in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


Harry Elmer Corwin born 1915 died 1922

(Born in Little River, Rice County, KS and died in Sterling, Rice County, KS.)


Marcia Roena born 1919 died unknown

(Married Mural A. Lyle. They had a son for whom no information is available. She was married a second time to Cecil Albert Dawson born November 13, 1919 in Haven Reno County, KS and died August 1984 in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. They were married on January 24, 1941. They had no known children.)



Generation 7

Floyd Edward Thomas Nelson

Son of Lura and Tom Nelson. Born May 14, 1907 near Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas and died February 9, 1993 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Fern Adelaide Halloway born December 19, 1915 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska and died April 23, 1996 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Fern appears to have previously been married to Floyd’s brother John and married Floyd following John’s death in 1945. They couple were members of the First Church of the Nazarene in Hutchinson.

Floyd was employed as a Shipping & receiving clerk for EMP in Hutchinson between 1946 and 1968. Both Floyd and Fern are buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas

Floyd and Fern had a son.


David Reid born December 3, 1946 died July 4, 1968

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno county, KS and died in Vietnam. David was a US Marine - Lance Corporal, USMC, Green Beret in Vietnam War. He began his tour of duty November 12, 1967.181 Killed by hostile fire182 during an enemy ambush.)



Generation 7

John Samuel Guy Nelson

Son of Lura and Tom Nelson. Born June 18, 1908 in Raymond, Rice County, Kansas and died in November 23, 1945 in Rice County, Kansas. Married Fern Adelaide Halloway born December 19, 1915 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska and died April 23, 1996 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. They were married on July 1, 1934. Fern’s parents were Mae Belle Tyson and Walter Clyde Halloway.

John Samuel was known to friends and family as Guy. He served in the US Navy in the rank of Seaman First Class during World War II. He was killed in an automobile accident.

Guy and Fern had two children.


Eileen Fern born December 30, 1936


Walter Guy born July 5, 1939



Generation 8

Eileen Fern Nelson Henrickson

Daughter of Guy and Fern Nelson. Born December 30, 1936 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas. Married Everett Leroy Hendrickson born June 20, 1930 in Little River, Rice County, Kansas and died January 30, 2001 in Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Barton, Kansas. They were married on June 18, 1953. Everett was a Truck Driver with Graves Truck Lines, Hutchinson. He served in the US Army in Korea during the Korean War. He died as a result of a heart attack.

They had three children.


Guy Russell born July 12, 1955


Leanne born May 7, 1957

(Married Vily Arlen Guidroz born January 12, 1958 on December 20, 1980.)


Gregory Wayne born April 30, 1959



Generation 9

Guy Russell Hendrickson

Son of Eileen and Everett Henderickson. Born July 12, 1955 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Gaynota Lynne Shuff born February 22, 1959. Married December 31, 1984.

They had two children both born in Hutchinson.


Aaron Leroy born September 26, 1987


Tessa Lynne born June 5, 1992



Generation 9

Gregory Wayne Hendrickson

Son of Eileen and Everett Henderickson. Born April 30, 1959 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Constance Lynne Roach born September 17, 1958. They were married on December 9, 1979. They had three children all born in Hutchinson.


Shawn Michael Roach born February 5, 1979


Jeffery Wayne born February 26, 1981


Nicholas Grady born September 3, 1983



Generation 8

Walter Guy Nelson

Son of Guy and Fern Nelson. Born July 5, 1939 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Sandra Sue Hoobler born August 18, 1943 in Neodeasha, Wilson County, Kansas. Married June 5, 1965 in Neodeasha, Wilson County, Kansas.

Their two children are:


Angela Sue born September 12, 1969

(Married Daren Orender.)


Cynthia Reid born December 2, 1972



Generation 7

Doris Pearl Nelson Cooper

Daughter of Lura and Tom Nelson. Born June 12, 1910 in Geneso, Rice County, Kansas and died July 13, 1967 in Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Adelbert Lounzol Cooper Sr. born August 13, 1908 in Ashland, Kansas and died December 4, 1991 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas. Married on November 17, 1929 in Burton, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Adelbert was known to friends and family as Del. Doris received the Certificate of Merit from American Red Cross signed by President Roosevelt. The first certificate of this kind to be awarded in Kansas, May 20, 1943, for saving a drowning child one week after completing her first aid training. She could play the piano and violin by ear. She also liked to can vegetables from her garden.183

Del worked for Senator Whitman on his ranch before getting married. Worked for the railroad early in his marriage. Drove for Santa Fe Trailways in 1938 and drove a bus for Continental Trailways at a later date. He was a member of the Teamster Union, Ayrshire Breeders Association of Hutchinson, Kansas. The family moved to Tyler, Texas in 1978. Upon retirement they became snowbirds returning north every spring. After Doris’ death in 1967 Del remarried in 1981 to Nane Martin.

Both Doris and Del are buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.

Their seven children are:


Leona May born October 17, 1930 died October 17, 1930


Josephine Pearl born January 18, 1932


Nelson Ray Adelbert born February 1934


Roy Don Eugene born March 19, 1936


Adelbert Lounzol, Jr. born May 27, 1937 died January 15, 1994

(Died in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. Married Marilyn Joyce Granon.)


Doris Darlene born September 1, 1938 died November 16, 1978


Kay Charlene born June 27, 1941



Generation 8

Josephine Pearl Cooper Heller

Daughter of Doris and Del Cooper. Born January 18, 1932 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas. Known to friends and family as Jo. Married Richard Dean Heller born 1930. Known as Dick he was a welder and fireman. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1954.

Her sister Kay wrote the following of Jo.

Jo is good at decorating a house, crafts, and coordinating a wardrobe. She cans her own vegetables. She worked as a telephone operator at Southwestern Bell in Hutchinson and was an insurance agent for many years in Wichita, Kansas.”

Richard and Josephine, 1982


They had three children.


Audie Dean born 1952

(Married Linda Sue Stephens born 1949.)


Michael Duane born 1954

(Married Mary Elizabeth Quirk born 1954.)


Linda Kay born 1961

(Married Larry Wayne Deckard born 1963.)



Generation 9

Audie Dean Heller

Son of Josie and Richard Heller. Born 1952. Married Linda Sue Stephens born 1949. Their three children are:


Heather Dawn born 1973

(Married Claude Gene Gray.)


Hayley Caye born 1977

(Married ____ Depew.)


Breck born 1979



Generation 10

Heather Dawn Heller Gray

Daughter of Audie and Linda Heller. Born 1973. Married Claude Gene Gray. They have a daughter.


Ashley Michelle born 1993



Generation 10

Hayley Caye Heller Depew

Daughter of Audie and Linda Heller. Born 1977. Married ____ Depew. They have a daughter.


Dakiree born 1999



Generation 9

Michael Duane Heller

Son of Josie and Richard Heller. Born 1954. Married Mary Elizabeth Quirk born 1954. Their three children are:


Douglas born 1978


Jessica born 1980

(Married Larry ____.)


Richard Dean, Jr. born 1983



Generation 10

Richard Dean Heller Jr.

Son of Michael and Mary Heller. Born 1983. Has a son with his girlfriend.


Wesley Dean born 2001




Generation 9

Linda Kay Heller Deckard

Daughter of Josie and Richard Heller. Born 1961. Married Larry Wayne Deckard born 1963. They have two children.


McKayla Genise born 1989


McKenna Caye born 1993



Generation 8

Nelson Ray Adelbert Cooper

Son of Doris and Del Cooper. Born February 1934 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas. Married Vivian Eileen Murphy born February 22, 1937 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married on October 12, 1957 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas and later divorced.



They have a son.


Konard Ray born May 27, 1960


Remarried Arlene Jane Curley born May 19, 1943. Married on December 20, 1962 and divorced August 23, 1978 in Catoosa County, Georgia. They had three children.


Dennis Jon born March 27, 1964 died August 2, 1984

(Born in New York City, Queens County, New York. Died in Burnswich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Married Lisa Leavitte.)


Kevin born September 26, 1965


Donna Jean born November 12, 1966

(Married Wesley “Bud” Dickerson.)


Remarried Bobby Faye Mitchell born August 15, 1937 in Fyffe, Dekalb County, Alabama. Married on December 26, 1978 in Trenton, Dade County, Georgia.



Generation 9

Konard Ray Cooper

Son of Nelson and Vivian Cooper. Born May 27, 1960. Wife unknown. They have a son.


Douglas born unknown



Generation 9

Kevin Cooper

Son of Nelson and Arlene Cooper. Born September 26, 1965 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas. Married Christina ____. They have a daughter.


Dixie Lee born January 4, 1985

(Born in FL.)



Generation 9

Donna Jean Cooper Dickerson

Daughter of Nelson and Arlene Cooper. Born November 12, 1966 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas. Married Wesley “Bud” Dickerson. They have two children.


Dawn Marie born December 4, 1983


Denise Noelle born December 2, 1985




Generation 8

Roy Don Eugene Cooper

Son of Doris and Del Cooper. Born March 19, 1936 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. Married Elfreda Maria Carlson born May 6, 1942 in Vienna, Austria. Married on October 11, 1958 in Silver Bay, Lake County, Minnesota and divorced in 1960.

They have a daughter.


Cynthia Theresa born December 13, 1959

(Married Dennis Olson.)


Roy remarried to Wanda Mae Speegle born June 13, 1936 in Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas and died July 9, 1989 in Chandler, Smith County, Texas of cancer. Married on November 24, 1965 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. They had a daughter.


Shelli Denise born December 27, 1977


After the death of his wife Wanda Roy remarried to Barbara Cantrell on December 15, 1990 at Mt. Zion Church in Texas. Divorced in 1991. They had no children.


Roy’s 4th wife was Christine Correra born in September 18, 1945 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. Married on August 8, 1992 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas and divorced January 27, 1993 in Smith County, Texas. They had no children.


Roy’s 5th wife was Alana ____. Married on January 15, 2002. They had no children.



Generation 9

Cynthia Theresa Cooper Olson

Daughter of Roy and Elfreda Cooper. Born December 13, 1959 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Dennis Olson. They have two children.


Carly born June 11, 1980


Derrick born May 27, 1985



Generation 8

Adelbert Lounzol Cooper Jr.

Son of Doris and Del Cooper. Born May 27, 1937 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas and died January 15, 1994 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Marilyn Joyce Granon on August 31, 1958 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas. He is buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.



They had four children.


Scott David born September 25, 1960

(Married Gwen Renee Reimer.)


Steve Douglas born April 18, 1961


Stuart Dane born May 9, 1964

(Married Lisa ____.)


Starla Diane born April 14, 1965



Generation 9

Stuart Dane Cooper

Son of Del Jr. and Joyce Cooper. Born May 9, 1964 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. Occupation: Social Rehabilitative Services, Wichita, Kansas. Married Lisa ____.

They had two sons.


Brandon Kyle born December 4, 1995

(Born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.)


Bryce Kaleb born April 27, 2000

(Born in Pittsburgh, Crawford County, Kansas.)



Generation 8

Doris Darlene Cooper O’Neal

Daughter of Doris and Del Cooper. Born September 1, 1938 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas and died November 16, 1978 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. In 1970 Doris was diagnosed with an enlarged heart. This condition eventually lead to her death. She was buried November 20, 1978 at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married George Edward O’Neal born October 24, 1933 on June 9, 1957 at Peniel Nazarene Church, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. George worked for the Water Sanitation Department, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. George had worked at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas from 1957- 1961 until he was laid off.



Doris and George’s Family in 1970


The following wedding announcement ran in the Hutchinson News on June 9, 1957.


In a 3 p.m. ceremony today in Peniel Church of the Nazarene, Darlene D. Cooper, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Cooper, RFD 1, will become the bride of George E. O'Neal, son of Mrs. Phil Smith, 129 East E.

Peach gladioli will decorate the church and Rev. Claude G. White will officiate. Music will be given by Mildred Hammer and Harriett L. Tabor.

The wedding party: Mrs. Edmond Norris, Wichita, sister of the bridegroom; bridesmaid; Mr. Norris, Best man; A.L. cooper., brother of the bride, and Jackie McHaley, ushers; Audie Heller, ring bearer; Cathy Smith, flower girl.

The bride will carry red roses on a white bible and she will wear a gown of nylon and tulle, pink silk lace over taffeta will be worn by her attendant who will carry white daisies.

The bride's sisters, Kay Cooper and Mrs. R. D. Heller, and the bridegroom's sister Mrs. Tom Daines, will assist at the reception.

The bridegroom is employed by Boeing in Wichita where they will live. George & Darlene were married in the Peniel Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson, Kansas.



Their five children are:


Teresa Louise born March 19, 1958


Sarah Lea born February 11, 1960


Sally Ann born September 3, 1961


Jenny Sue born December 22, 1964


Ryan Dale born August 8, 1967 died August 1, 1998

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas and died in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Married LaDonna Kay Meier Born 1969. He was a truck driver. Cause of death: Multiple organ failure, Heparin induced, thrombocardopenia with thrombosis.)

Doris and George’s daughters, Teresa, Sara, Sally, and Jenny



Generation 9

Teresa Louise O’Neal Showalter

Daughter of Doris and George O’Neal. Born March 19, 1958 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Married Lowell Doyle Showalter born June 15, 1956. Married April 23, 1976 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas and divorced in 1986.

Teresa played the Cello in grade school. Her occupation is listed as IB Packing supervisor, Dodge City, Kansas. Her company moved her to Illinois on March 15, 2001.


They had three children.


Amy Christine born May 3, 1977


Marc Anthony born November 12, 1978


Bradley Wayne born July 26, 1980



Generation 10

Amy Christine Showalter Pauda

Daughter of Tereasa and Lowell Showalter. Born May 3, 1977 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Albert Felan Pauda born September 8, 1966 in Texas. Married on March 25, 1995 in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas. They have two children.


Albert Matthew born September 15, 1996


Rachel Nicole born September 8, 1999

(Born in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.)



Generation 9

Sarah Lea O’Neal Griffith Crowe

Daughter of Doris and George O’Neal. Born February 11, 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Married Steven Eugene Griffith Jr. born January 7, 1960 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married March 28, 1976 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas and later divorced. They had a son.


Steven Eugene, Jr. born August 5, 1976

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Sarah partnered with Joe Nathan Crowe and had a daughter.


Jessica Renee born March 22, 1983

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Partnered with Paul Yoder in 1986. Paul later died. They have twins. The twins were adopted by an Amish family in Yoder, Reno County, Kansas


Michelle Darlene born August 20, 1987


Morgan Jeaninne born August 20, 1987



Generation 10

Jessica Renee Crowe

Daughter of Sara and Joe Crowe. Born March 22, 1983. She has a daughter. No information available on the father.


Serenity born May 12, 1999

(Born in Denver, Arapahoe County, CO.)



Generation 9

Sally Ann O’Neal Dilli

Daughter of Doris and George O’Neal. Born September 3, 1961 in Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Partnered with Reggie Stroh. Relationship ended.

One child was born to them.


David Lamar born May 28, 1979

(Married Jana Sue Troyer.)


Domestic Partner Carl Eugene Flenoid Brown born March 19, 1936. Relationship ended in 1998. This relationship produced six children.


Cheriquita Denise born June 12, 1980

(Married Robert (Bobby) Maloun.)


Sofia Renee born June 19, 1981

(Married Ross Lewis Duane Mayes born 1981.)


Antonio Luciano born May 21, 1982


Carlos Eugeno born May 21, 1982


Elizabeth Darlene born 1984


Channah Nicole born 1994


Married Kevin Dilli born 1967. They have a daughter.


Corree LeAnne born 2000



Generation 10

Cheriquita Denise O’Neal Maloun

Daughter of Sally Ann O’Neal and Carl Brown. Born June 12, 1980 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Robert (Bobby) Maloun on May 10, 2000.

They have a daughter.


Shiann Sky born August 11, 2000

(Born in Newton, Harvey County, Ks.)



Generation 10

Sofia Renee O’Neal Mayes

Daughter of Sally Ann O’Neal and Carl Brown. Born June 19, 1981 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Ross Lewis Duane Mayes born October 21, 1981 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.

They have a daughter.


Mikaela Lynn born May 5, 2000

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)



Generation 10

Antonio Luciano O’Neal

Son of Sally Ann O’Neal and Carl Brown. Born May 21, 1982 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Connie Catherine McMurphy born April 18, 1978 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. They have a daughter.


Alysha Jayden born July 12, 2000

(Born in Lyons, Ellsworth County, Kansas.)



Generation 10

Carlos Eugeno O’Neal

Son of Sally Ann O’Neal and Carl Brown. Born May 21, 1982 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Brianna Barkley.

They have a son.


Adondrae Jamahl born March 1, 2002

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)




Generation 9

Jenny Sue O’Neal Ridge Dilbeck Porting

Daughter of Doris and George O’Neal. Born December 22, 1964 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Clifford Gene Ridge born May 27, 1962 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married on September 4, 1982 at First Baptist Church, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas and divorced August 12, 1988 in Hutchinson.

They had two children.


Curtis Wayne born January 24, 1983

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Dena Maria born September 21, 1984

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Remarried to Larry Eugene Dilbeck and later divorced. Her 3rd marriage was to Ronnie Dee Porting born 1964.




Generation 8

Kay Charlene Cooper Wilmot

Daughter of Doris and Del Cooper. Born June 27, 1941 at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas. Married Ralph William Wilmot born November 3, 1935 in Scott Township, Pennsylvania and died October 28, 1996 in Lytle, Atascosa Co. Texas. Married on July 16, 1960 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Ralph served in the USAF from 1955 until 1975. USAF, T/Sgt Ret., Service# 11305641. He was a plumber from 1975 until his death in 1996. He is buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas.

Their five children are:


Randy Lee born January 17, 1961


Evelyn Pearl born November 29, 1961

(Born at Lackland, AFB, Bexar, Texas. Ismael Jesus Godina and Kay Marie Wilmot lived with their Aunt Evie most of their life as foster children.)


Marcia Renee born July 3, 1964


James William born December 9, 1968 died July 12, 1995

(Born at Plattsburgh, AFB, New York. Died in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Buried July 18, 1995 at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.)


Sidney Guy born February 9, 1970

(Born at Plattsburgh, AFB, New York. Suffers from several medical problems. Asthma, Scoliosis, Stryders, ESRD, Kidney Transplant, Degenerative Arthritis)


Children of Kay & Ralph Wilmot

Left: 1996 Randy, Sidney (above), Marcia (below), and Evelyn. Right: James William Class of ‘88



Generation 9

Randy Lee Wilmot

Son of Kay and Ralph Wilmot. Born January 17, 1961 in Travis AFB, Salano, California. Married Lugene Dale Stephens born January 27, 1955 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Married March 31, 1984. Randy served in the US Marine Corp 1979 until 1983. USMC, Lance Corprol, Flt 3078, M Co., 3rd Btn., RTR MCRD, San Diego, California. Occupation 2002, Truck driver and construction worker.

They have two children.


Racheal Nicole born September 27, 1983


Christopher Lee born May 5, 1986


Rachael and Christopher in 2001



Generation 9

Marcia Renee Wilmot Godina Prince

Daughter of Kay and Ralph Wilmot. Born July 3, 1964 at Robins AFB, Houston, Georgia. She had a daughter with Johnny Jose Tamez Jr. born October 29, 1963 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. She is:


Kay Marie born December 25, 1981


Married Ismael Cardenas Godina born January 2, 1958 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Married August 18, 1984. Divorced January 12, 1993.

They had 2 children.


Ismael Jesus born December 26, 1984


Jessica May born May 7, 1986


Remarried Aubrey Bernard Prince born October 13, 1953. Married on September 3, 1993.



Generation 7

Hattie Bernece Nelson Cooper

Daughter of Lura and Tom Nelson. Born September 27, 1911 in Geneso, Rice County, Kansas and died May 28, 1988 in Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Lannard Lee Cooper born July 11, 1911 in Ashland, Clark County, Kansas and died April 20, 1980 in Hutchinson. They were married October 7, 1929 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. Hattie was a homemaker and 50-year resident of Hutchinson. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church and HDU.

Lannard was Del Cooper’s brother. Del was married to Hattie’s sister Doris. His parents were Ida May Koach and Clifford Allen Cooper. He had been employed by Krause Plow Company and at one time had been a Pig Farmer.

Hattie and Lannard were Baptists. Both are buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.

Their children are:


Lura Lee born July 11, 1930


Anita Jean born October 31, 1932 died July 14, 1994

(Born in Raymond, Rice, County KS and died in Hutchinson, Rice County, KS. Married Clinton Barnes on December 13, 1950 in McPherson, Ks. Buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.


Kenneth Richard born May 13, 1935 died September 24, 1996


Ruby Louise born August 20, 1941 died April 7, 1943

(Born in Raymond. Rice County, KS and died in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS. She was killed in an auto accident. Buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Ks. On April 10, 1943.)


Edward Dean born September 23, 1943

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Anne Meade Eisminger on July 7, 1963 at the Park Place Christian Church in Hutchinson. No known children.)


Ronald Duane born October 19, 1945



Generation 8

Lura Lee Cooper Bryan

Daughter of Hattie and Lannard Cooper. Born July 11, 1930 in Raymond, Rice County, Kansas. Married Charles Bryan Jr. on July 17, 1948 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

They had three children.


Rita Sharon born unknown


Janice Lynn born unknown


Charla born 1955

(It is known she has a daughter but nothing in addition to that.)



Generation 8

Anita Jean Cooper McHaley Barnes

Daughter of Hattie and Lannard Cooper. Born October 31, 1932 in Raymond, Rice County, Kansas and died July 14, 1994 in Hutchinson. Married Jack Lavon McHaley born in 1930. They married December 13, 1950 in McPherson, Kansas. They had two children.


Jack Leon born unknown


Belenda born unknown


Anita was also married to Clinton Barnes but it is unknown whether this was before or after her marriage to Jack McHaley. There are no known children from this marriage.



Generation 9

Belenda McHaley Collins

Daughter of Anita and Jack McHaley. Birth date and place unknown. Married ____ Collins. They had a son.


Dustin born 1973



Generation 8

Kenneth Richard Cooper

Son of Hattie and Lannard Cooper. Born May 13, 1935 in Raymond, Rice County, Kansas and died September 24, 1996 in Hutchinson. Married Janet Kay Stewart on November 11, 1955. They since divorced.

Their three children are:


Winona born unknown


Keri born unknown


Bret born unknown



Generation 8

Ronald Duane Cooper

Son of Hattie and Lannard Cooper. Born October 19, 1945 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Linda Jo Gamble on July 21, 1967 at the Free Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Ron served in the US Air Force, ser. 3 17723749, 3411th CMR2, Keesler AFB, Mississippi.

They had three children.


Darin born May 1968


Jaime born September 25, 1978


Jamie born May 15, 1979




Generation 6

Harry Alva Teater

Son of John and Virginia Teater. Born October 16, 1887 in Bazine, Ness County, Kansas and died July 5, 1962 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas. Harry served in the US Army as a Private in Quartermaster Corps., during World War II. Married Jennie Francis Carter born August 13, 1893 in Ellsworth County, Kansas and died May 7, 1916 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas. They were married on October 30, 1912 in Ellsworth County, Kansas.

Jennie died from burns received when a kerosene stove exploded. She was only 27 years old.

The following is her obituary:


Mrs. Harry A. Teater

Jeannie Francis Carter was born near Geneseo, Kansas, August 30, 1893 and departed this life at her home in Geneseo, Sunday May 7, 1916; aged twenty-seven years eight months and seven days

She was united in marriage to Harry A. Teater on the 30th day of October, 1912. To this union one child. a boy, was born, who with the father is left to morn the untimely death.

She was of a cheerful disposition and her life was a blessing and a benediction to many. Hers was a Happy home, and many are the friends who can testify to the truthfulness of this statement.

The funeral was held at the Methodist Church, Rev. Byers preaching the funeral sermon, which was a wonderful and sweet tribute to the wife and mother. The body was laid to rest in the Geneseo Cemetery.


Death rides on every passing breeze,

And Lurkes in every flower;

Each season has its own disease,

Its peril every hour

-Heber


Harry and Jennie had one son.


Gerald Leon born April 20, 1914 died January 14, 2001



Generation 7

Gerald Leon Teater

Son of Harry and Jennie Teater. Born April 20, 1914 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas and died January 14, 2001 in Hutchinson Hospital ER., Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married LoRee Claricy Buckbee born October 12, 1923 in Pollard Community, Rice County, Kansas. Gerald was known to friends and family as Shorty. He attended Kansas State University for one semester. He was a member of the American Legion, Geneseo, Kansas. Military Honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. From June 1959 until he retired in 1978 Shorty worked for Consolidated Rebuilders, as a mechanic and welder. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

He suffered from Alzheimer’s and died of Respiratory Arrest.

Shorty and LoRee had three children.


Sheryl Elain born January 21, 1952


Linda Louise born February 13, 1953


Jerry Lee born September 29, 1955



Generation 8

Sheryl Elain Teater Self

Daughter of Gerald (Shorty) and LoRee Teater. Born January 21, 1952 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. Married Orval C. Self on March 27, 1970. Sheryl works at Lowens, rebuilding screens.

She and her husband have two children.


Kevin Michael born October 20, 1973


Dennis Wayne born August 7, 1976



Generation 9

Kevin Michael Self

Son of Sheryl and Orval Self. Born October 20, 1973 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Married Kristine Porter on August 5, 1991 and later divorced.

They had a daughter.


Brittany Nicole born February 1996


Kevin partnered with Kelli Teater to have a daughter.


Michaela Jade born February 1998



Generation 8

Linda Louise Teater Zelenka Burns Leonard

Daughter of Gerald (Shorty) and LoRee Teater. Born February 13, 1953 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. Married Ronald Zelenkain 1973. They had no children.

Linda remarried to ____ Burns in 1984 and had a daughter. They are now divorced.


Jenny born November 3, 1984

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS.)


Linda’s third marriage was to Richard Leonard in 1985. They had a son.


Benjamin Arthur born February 22, 1986 died 1986

(Born in Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.)


Linda works for Sterling Bank, Sterling, Rice, Kansas.



Generation 8

Jerry Lee Teater

Daughter of Gerald (Shorty) and LoRee Teater. Born September 29, 1955 in Ellsworth, Kansas. Married Marsha Elaine Bonham born February 5, 1953. They were married on May 5, 1980 at Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.

They had four children all born in Hutchinson, Kansas.


Thomas Ashley born June 22, 1982

(May 30, 2000 US Army, Fort Benning Georgia.)


Danielle born December 23, 1983


Malcolm born July 4, 1986


Jeffery born January 13, 1987



Generation 6

Gladys Inez Teater Reynolds

Daughter of John and Virginia Teater. Born February 10, 1892 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas and died 1961 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. Married Elmer Oaks Reynolds born April 7, 1887 in Ellsworth, Kansas and died October 9, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas. They were married on August 7, 1909 in Ellsworth. Both are buried at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, Rice, Kansas.

They had ten children.


Helen Geneva born July 25, 1910 died December 26, 1994


Roy Everett born March 23, 1912 died May 14, 1990184

(Born Geneseo, Rice, KS and died in Great Bend, Barton, KS.)


Francis Orville born November 3, 1913 died October 19, 1990


Claude Elmer born November 7, 1915 died June 26, 1982


Alfred Carl born February 11, 1918 died December 30, 1986


Earl Eugene born May 19, 1920 died April 14, 1997185


Homer Leon born June 9, 1922


Donald Richard Elmer born July 30, 1924


Virginia Marie born May 26, 1927


George Dean born May 28, 1930



Generation 7

Helen Geneva Reynolds Garber

Daughter of Gladys and Elmer Reynolds. Born July 25, 1910 in Geneseo, Rice County, Kansas and died December 26, 1994 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas. Married Chester "Chick" Winford Garber born May 19, 1900 in Little River, Kansas and died January 13, 1994 in Sandstone Heights, Little River, Rice County, Kansas. They were married April 4, 1931 in Lyons, Kansas.

Both are buried at Bean Cemetery, Little River, Kansas.


The Monitor-Journal, Jan 20, 1994, Little River, Ks.


Chester W. Garber

Chester W. "Chick" Garber, 93, Lyons, Kan., died Thursday, Jan 13, 1994 at Sundance Heights Nursing Home, Little River.

He was born May 19, 1900 in Little River, the son of John L. and Hannah [Margaret] Saylor Garber, and married Helen Reynolds at Lyons April 4, 1931. A Lyons resident since 1976, having lived most of his life in the Little River, he was a retired mechanic and a former employee of Boeing Aircraft, Wichita.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Dean, Enid and Eugene, Lyons; a daughter, Louise Johnson, Little River; a brother Paul, Grand Junction, Colo; and four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

The funeral was Saturday, Jan 15, at the Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, the Rev. Bill Best officiating. Burial was in the Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River.

Memorials may be made to the Sandstone Heights Nursing Home.


The Monitor-Journal, Jan 3, 1995, Little River, Ks.


Helen Geneva Garber

Helen Geneva Garber passed away Monday, December 26, 1994, at her home in Lyons at the age of 84.

Born July 25, 1910, in Geneseo to Elmer O. and Gladys I. Teater Reynolds she married Chester W. Garber on April 4, 1931, He died January 13, 1994.

She had lived in Lyons since 1976 and was a former resident of Little River. She was a retired telephone operator, waitress and employee of Stansel Dry Cleaners, all in Little River.

She was a member of the Congregational Church and the American Legion Auxiliary since 1948, both in Little River.

Survivors are two sons, Dean of Enid, Okla., and Eugene of Lyons; a daughter, Louise Johnson of Little River; four brothers, Earl Reynolds of Canyon, Texas, Richard "Don" Reynolds of Wichita, George Reynolds of Derby and Homer Reynolds of Enid, Okla.; a sister Virginia Unruh of Cassoday; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

The funeral was Wednesday, December 28, at Sillin Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Burial was in Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River.

A memorial fund has been started for Park Place, in care of the funeral home.


Helen and Chick had three children.


Chester Dean born January 7, 1934 died April 6, 2000

(Born in Little River, KS and died in Enid, Garfield, OK. Married Judy Mae Storm born January 6, 1942 in Michell, South Dakota. Married November 22, 1959 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.)


Helen Louise born February 2, 1936


Roy Eugene born February 12, 1940



Generation 8

Helen Louise Garber Johnson

Daughter of Helen and Chick Garber. Born February 2, 1936 in Little River, Rice County, Kansas. Married Arthur Godfrey Johnson, Jr. born September 28, 1929 in Little River, Kansas. They were married December 27, 1953 in Little River. Arthur’s parents were Arthur Godfrey Johnson Sr. and Stella Irene Fortner Johnson.

Helen and Arthur had two children.


Deanna Louise born September 9, 1954


Cari Lynne born November 16, 1958



Generation 9

Deanna Louise Johnson Leach

Daughter of Helen and Arthur Johnson. Born September 9, 1954 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Married Dale Leonard Leach born June 17, 1953 in McPherson, Kansas. They were married on May 31, 1974 in Little River, Rice County, Kansas.

They had two children both born in McPherson, Kansas.


Danita Michelle born January 17, 1978


Dirk Ryan born December 23, 1981



Generation 9

Cari Lynne Johnson Tipton

Daughter of Helen and Arthur Johnson. Born November 16, 1958 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Married Monte Lewis Tipton born April 2, 1950 in McPherson, Kansas. They were married on May 23, 1981 in McPherson, Kansas. They had two children both born in McPherson.


Chase Whitney born October 7, 1983


Alisa RheAnn born March 29, 1985



Generation 5

William Samuel Teater

Son of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born January 14, 1852 and died on November 1, 1901 in Lucas County, [Oklahoma186]. Married Mary Eliza Law born June 27, 1853 in Virginia. Married January 7, 1875 in Appanoose County, Iowa.

To them were born three children. Their names are:


Irene born unknown died August 10, 1903

(Known as Rena. Died in Croydon, Wayne Co., IA. Married Ralph Sherod.)


Walter Alman born 1879 died 1950

(Married Winona C. Mackey born 1883 in IA and died 1951 in Lucas County, IA. Married circa 1904. They had 1 known daughter. No information is available on her.)


Ora Lee born unknown died unknown



Generation 5

Henry B. Teater

Son of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born December 6, 1853 and died February 19, 1923 in Douglas County, Roseburg187, Oregon. Married Mary McCoy on February 8, 1880 in Appanoose County, Iowa188.

The couple had three children.


Ray


Edna


Everett



Generation 5

Rachael Margaret Teater Elam

Daughter of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born April 29, 1856 and died June 8, 1930. Married Martin J. Elam born July 14, 1840 in Bond County, Illinois and died 1911 in Appanoose County, Iowa. Married September 23, 1889 in Appanoose County, Iowa. Martin’s parents were Joel E. Elam and Frances Smith Elam. Martin was previously married to Harriet Cross (born 1836 in Monongalia County, Virginia) and had a daughter with her. It is believed Harriet passed away and Rachael raised the child.

Martin and Harriet’s daughter’s name is:


Dara Ann189



Generation 5

Sylvester McCalester Teater

Son of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born March 31, 1858 and died January 25, 1918. Married Jane Dixon on February 27, 1883. Three children were born to them.


Veda


Lennie


Elmer



Generation 5

Eleanor Elizabeth Teater Bartlett

Daughter of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born March 6, 1860 and died in 1935. Eleanor is buried in Wayne County, Iowa. Married John Brown Bartlett on December 7, 1879. To them were born three children. They are:


Frank


Allie J.


James



Generation 5

Calvin Sheridan Teater

Son of Susannah and Cyrus Teater. Born February 3, 1867 and died June 1, 1945. Calvin is buried in Concord Cemetery in Griffinsville, Appanoose County, Iowa. Married Dora Ann Elam on April 10, 1888. Dora’s parents were Martin Elam and Harriett Cross (Dora Ann's mother was a Cross Indian from Downs, Kansas.)

The couple had five children.


Burr born December 21, 1888 died January 1975


Isabel Lee190 born July 17, 1890 died March 8, 1992

(Known as Belle. Married Willis Robertson. They had a son, Lawrence (deceased). Married Dennis Walsh. Dennis Walsh died in 1973. They lost their only son at birth. She was a retired schoolteacher.)


A stillborn son - unnamed


Martin Merle born August 7, 1901 died April 4, 1981


Hall James191 born September 3, 1903 died April 15, 1988

(Known to friends and family as Jim. He lived and died in Temple City, Los Angeles County, CA. Never married.)



Generation 6

Burr Teater192

Son of Calvin and Dora Teater. Born December 21, 1888 and died January 1975 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa193. Married Leta Morlan born April 26, 1898 in Appanoose County, Iowa and died June 6, 1997 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa194.

Leta’s father was William Elijah Lafayette Morlan born in Putnam County, Indiana, on November 9, 1849, and died April 22, 1928 in Appanoose County, Iowa. Her mother was Eunice Freeman who died August 10, 1907. Lafe and Eunice were married December 19, 1872. Leta’s parents are buried in Jones Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa. Burr and Leta are buried in Concord Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa.

They had six children.


Harl Lafeyette born March 1, 1917 died October 5, 1997


Marylin Burrleta born June 29, 1930


Ardys Calvin195 born January 15, 1919 died November 20, 1985


Charlotte born June 2, 1928


Alyn J. born November 1, 1932

(Middle name is just initial.)


Eunice Joan born November 18, 1936



Generation 7

Harl Lafeyette Teater196

Son of Burr and Leta Teater. Born March 1, 1917 in Iowa and died October 5, 1997 in Centerville, Iowa. Married Oma Lovell Buck197 born October 8, 1922 and died March 1978 in Centerville, Iowa. Harl served in the US Navy during World War II in the submarine corps. After he left the Navy he was employed by the ISU the electric company in Iowa at that time.

Harl and Oma had two sons.


Ronald Wayne born unknown

(Married Rebecca, known as Becky. They live in West Burlington, IA as of 2003. He is a schoolteacher . The couple has 3 adopted children from India.)


David born unknown



Generation 7

Marylin Burrleta Teater Condra

Daughter of Burr and Leta Teater. Born June 29, 1930. She retired from being a schoolteacher. Married Marvin Condra born 1931 in Centerville, Iowa. Marvin retired from being a Teamster. They lived in Utah for a while where their children were born. As of 2003, they were cattle farming in Unionville, Missouri.

They have two children.


Daniel born unknown


Jaynee born unknown



Generation 8

Daniel Condra

Son of Marylin and Marvin Condra. Birth date unknown. He is divorced with three children. No information available on his wife. Danny is a truck driver in Centerville, Iowa.


Amy Jennett born unknown

(Nicknamed “Pepper” married ____ Robinson.)


Dominic born unknown


Cassey born unknown

(Married Charles Henderson.)



Generation 8

Jaynee Condra Morehead

Daughter of Marylin and Marvin Condra. Birth date unknown. Married Randy Morehead. As of 2003 they were living in Oklahoma. They have two children.


Jeffery


Jennifer



Generation 7

Ardys Calvin Teater198

Son of Burr and Leta Teater. Born January 15, 1919 in Appanoose County, Iowa and died November 20, 1985 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California. He was career Navy. Married Josephine M. Zowada199 born July 22, 1922 and died May 19, 1999 in Granite Bay, Placer County, California.

They had two children.


Linda Marie born unknown

(Married Bohannon. Divorced.)


Gary born unknown

(Served in the Navy during WWII. As of 2003 he is a Computer engineer in CA. Married Diane. 2 daughters. No other information is known.)



Generation 7

Charlotte Teater Overturf

Daughter of Burr and Leta Teater. Born June 2, 1928 in Appanoose County, Iowa. She was a schoolteacher. Married Russell E. Overturf200 born March 11, 1928 and died November 24, 1973 in Harris County, Texas. Air Force WWII.

They had three daughters.


Rita Rosanne born unknown

(Married ____ Lewis. They have 2 sons and a daughter. As of 2002 they live in TX.)


Susan born unknown

(Married ____ Botkin. As of 2002 they resided in TX.)


Kathleen Marie201 born September 6, 1957 died April 21, 1979

(Died in Harris County Texas and is buried in Moravia, IA.)



Generation 7

Alyn J. Teater202

Son of Burr and Leta Teater. Born November 1, 1932 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. Married Elinor Linda DeVore. Alyn served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He served aboard the USS Orion AS18.203 See a World War II shot of the Orion. Or another of the Orion from above.

As of 2002 he and his wife were still living in Centerville.


They had two children.


Mark Alyn born September 29, 1970

(Advertising at local radio station.)


Marsha Eleanor born September 14, 1973

(College Student. Truman University, Kirksville, MO.)



Generation 7

Eunice Joan Teater Eberman

Daughter of Burr and Leta Teater. Born November 18, 1936 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. Married Charles Arthur Eberman and later divorced. As of 2002 she was living in Davenport, Iowa.

They had three children.


Barbara Ann born unknown


Dennis born unknown

(He was married and later divorced. They had a child named Charles who was born circa 1986.)


Steve born unknown

(He was known to be single and living in Iowa in 2002.)



Generation 6

Martin Merle Teater

Son of Calvin and Dora Teater. Born August 7, 1901 and died April 4, 1981 in Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois204. Married Bessie May Taylor205 born January 20, 1903 and died October 1978 in Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois. They were married on June 11, 1934. Both are buried in Concord Cemetery in Griffinsville, Appanoose County, Iowa.

They had four children.


Laura Jacquelyn born unknown died unknown

(Married and has children. Nothing else is known.)


George Calvin born unknown died unknown

(Moved to CA. Never married.)


Ava Amy born unknown

(Married. May have lived in Des Moines, IA.)


James Edward born unknown









The David Henry Garber

Family



Generation 4

David Henry Garber

Son of John and Sarah Garber. Born August 7, 1829 and died May 22, 1889 in Canon City, Colorado.206 Married Rebecca Burkhart207 on February 22208, 1854. David Henry was married for a second time to Elizabeth Ellen Winder born February 10, 1849 and died April 1922. They married on August 29, 1866. In the 1880 US Census David listed his occupation as a carpenter.

The couple had one child.


Sarah Elizabeth born November 21, 1870 died December 15, 1940



Generation 5

Sarah Elizabeth Garber Riggs

Daughter of David and Elizabeth Garber. Born November 21, 1870 and died December 15, 1940. Married Charles Millard Riggs, (July 15, 1856 - May 19, 1932), on March 4, 1890.

Nine children were born to this marriage.


Elstum Levi born December 12, 1880


Charles Wilbert born January 18, 1892


Theodore Oliver born April 23, 1893


Bessie Ellen born April 5, 1896


Margaret Eusebia born April 5, 1900


Hanna Cleoma born March 17, 1902


Elizabeth Eunice born unknown


John David born unknown died July 1983


Mary Ellen born unknown








The Samuel Albaugh Garber

Family



Generation 4

Samuel Albaugh Garber

Son of John and Sarah Garber. Born January 1, 1832 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania209 and died June 14, 1888 in Decatur Co., Iowa. Married Nancy Adaline Peebler born September 10, 1834 in Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois and died May 21, 1910 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. They were married in 1853. Both are buried in Franklin Cemetery in Decatur County, Iowa.

Samuel was an ordained Elder serving the surrounding area of Franklin Church. He and his wife Nancy moved their family to Decatur County in 1855. They moved to land where an airport is presently located north of Leon, Iowa. The land was entered under the name of Michael Fair Peebler. Mr. Peebler’s two sons-in-law drew straws for the land as well as a farm in Union County. The farm was located northeast of Leon, Iowa, four miles northeast of Township 6925.

In the 1856 Iowa Census for Decatur County Samuel listed his occupation as “Farmer”. The family lived in a log house on the east side of the farm until they moved into a new frame house in 1870. In the 1860 US Census his occupation is listed as Farmer/Clergy, his property valued at $950, and personal assets of $350. In 1880 the US Census shows his sister Phoebe Evans, by then widowed, living with the family.210

Samuel was killed by lightning during a summer thunderstorm. He is buried in the Leon Cemetery. Bonus Materials: Samuel’s tombstone, Nancy’s tombstone Photos of the cemetery, and A History of the Brethren Church in Southern Iowa.

Decatur County Journal
June 2l, l888


KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
S.A. GARBER IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND INSTANTLY KILLED WHILE ON THE ROAD HOME FROM LEON.


The community was startled on last Thursday afternoon when the news came announcing that Samuel A. Garber, of Center Township, had been killed by lightning.  At that time this vicinity was visited by a thunderstorm and shortly before the rain began to fall, Mr. Garber, in company with his daughter, Fannie, got into their buggy and started for home.  When near the Oscar Bran place, one and one-half miles northeast of Leon, a clap of thunder came, followed by a sharp flash of lightning which struck and instantly killed Mr. Garber.  He was thrown to the ground, leaving his daughter in the buggy, who was stunned by the shock, while the team commenced to run and would have probably done a great deal of damage to life and property had it not been for the timely assistance of Harve Rambo, who had stopped at the Bran place until after the storm.  He saw the team running at full speed up the road and going out, he succeeded in stopping them.  He at once proceeded to look after the lady in the buggy but was told to go and look after her father.  An investigation proved that he was dead, being killed by lightning striking him at the base of the brain, fracturing the skull, which of course, must have been instant death.  No other marks were visible.

Samuel A. Garber was an old settler in Decatur County and was one of the active, well-to-do farmers of Center Township, and was an Elder in the German Baptist Church for many years.  He has resided for many years at the present home of the family, three miles northeast of Leon and was at the time of death in his 57th year.  The funeral was held Saturday morning at l0 o'clock from the residence and was largely attended by friends from all over the county.  REV. Holder, of Batavia, conducted the ceremonies.  The remains were interred in the Franklin Township Cemetery.

His daughter, Fannie, who was in the buggy at the time of the accident, narrowly escaped the same fate as her father and though she was not killed, she did not entirely escape injury.  As soon as possible after the accident, Dr. W. Van Werden was sent for who pronounced her condition a serious one, but by the proper treatment she would recover. At this writing she is doing nicely.

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This next clipping was found at the bottom of an article announcing the opening of the new Leon, Iowa Brethren Church in 1914.


Decatur County Journal
October 29, l9l4


The work of the Brethren began in Decatur County in l856 when Elder Abraham Repiogie, of Appanoose County gathered together the members of the church at the village of Franklin and organized them into a church with William J. Stout, Samuel A. Garber and Harvey Spurlock as the ministers in charge. The charter members were Susan Hendricks, Jacob Sears and wife, Christ Heaston and wife, Jacob Heaston and wife, Samuel Sears, William Stout and wife, Harvey Spurlock and wife, Samuel Garber and wife, Jas. Ownesby and wife. The first communion was held at the home of Jas. Ownesby at Decatur City.

As long as they lived, Elders Stout and Garber went everywhere preaching the gospel with apostolic fervor according to the interpretation of the Brethren. As a result thirty years ago there was scarcely a person in the county but who had heard one of the elders preach, and adherents to the faith of the Brethren are to be found in every corner of the county.

The following are some of the places in Decatur County where they preached with some regularity at various times: Franklin M.E. Church, Franklin School, White Oak, Pleasant View, Whitehall, Bradney, Reynolds, McAlister, High Point, Kendall, Riddle, Beavers, West Eden, Welcome, Virnon Ridge, Jack Oak, Rauch, Decatur City, Stone, Foland, Westerville, Machlan, Wilson, Elm--mostly school houses. They also preached in Mercer, Nodaway, Harrison and other Missouri counties as well as almost every county in southern Iowa. This is an astonishing field of labor for these pioneer preachers who earned their living by farming. We gladly pay them the tribute of our admiration and praise.

The first Brethren Church was built in Decatur County in l874 at a point about six miles northeast of Leon where it still stands and is known as Franklin Church.

In l883 came the unfortunate division of the Brethren over the question largely of uniformity in religious garb. The liberal conference joined with the Presbyterians in building a union chapel at Crown, where more converts have been made doubtless than at any other church in the county during twenty years. The following preachers have served there: S.H. Bashor, Mrs. Clara Flora, Noah Flora, Isaac Thomas, Sadie Gibbons, W.A. Witty, S.G. Wood, F. Rawlinson, J.F. and F.A. Garber, G.T. Ronk.

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The Samuel Albaugh Garber family

Top Row: Frank, Fannie, Mike, Josie, and John. Bottom Row: Nancy, Mattie, Samuel, and Lewis.213


Born to this union were ten children.


William Ellis born February 1, 1854 died May 26, 1855


Joanna born November 14, 1855 died January 12, 1859


Josephine (Josie) born November 14, 1855 died July 18, 1937


Lewis Daniel born August 8, 1858 died December 29, 1936


John Fair born February 13, 1860 died December 22, 1940


Edwin born February 20, 1864 died October 14, 1864


Frank Angelo born May 8, 1865 died November 26, 1964


Michael Peebler (Mike) born November 8, 1866 died March 7, 1958


Sara Frances (Fannie) born December 26, 1870 died October 6, 1948


Mattie Angie born October 14, 1872 died June 20, 1963


The Children of Samuel Albaugh Garber

Top Row: Mike, Frank, John, and Lewis.

Bottom Row: Josie, Fannie, and Mattie.


S.A. Garber's Great-Grandchildren 2002 Garber Reunion in Leon, Iowa

Back row: Myron Peters, Marion Peters, Louise (Thelma Louise) Peters, Jack Peters, Mary Ruth Peer, Peggy Peters Jones, Peter Peer.

Front row: ? possibly a Kemp?, Ruth Bunch Dyer, Mary Virginia Ridgeway Beers, Richard Ridgeway, Mildred Ridgeway Bryngelson, Robert Kemp


2002 Garber Family Reunion in Leon Iowa, Labor Day weekend

Back row: Ruth Bunch's daughter-in law, Richard Ridgeway, ? Ridgeway, Gregory Dyer, boy (one of Gregory's sons), Mary Dyer Shackelford, ?, ?, ?, Myron Peters, Jack Peters, ?, ?. Second row: 2 ladies standing are ? and ?, Seated – Marion Peters and his wife, Jim Andrews, Jack Peters's son, Boy ?, Peter Peer, Mary Peer, Louise Peters, ? , Mary Beers, ? , ?.

Front row: Robert Kemp, Myron Peters' wife, Margaret Andrews, ?, Ruth Bunch Dyer, Alice Garber Peer, Peggy Peters Jones, Bunch girl?, Mildred Bryngelson, the boy in front is unknown, possibly Andrew Dyer.

Generation 5

Josephine Garber Shy

Daughter of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born November 14, 1855 in Leon, Iowa and died July 18, 1937. She was the twin of Joanna Garber who died at 3 years old. Known to friends and family as Josie. Married William Neil Shy, (Nov. 28, 1852 - Feb. 24, 1923), on February 9, 1873. William “was a school teacher as well as a farmer.” In later years the couple resided in Carlisle, Arkansas. Both were members of the Church of the Brethren.

William was buried at the Shy Cemetery, west of Leon.214


Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, March l, l923


William Neil Shy, son of Richard [Neil] and Sarah [Elizabeth] Shy, was born Nov. 28, l852, in Delaware County, Iowa, died Feb. 24, l923, at his home near Carlisle, Ark., age 70 years, 2 months and 26 days. When he was about 4 years of age, his parents moved to Decatur County, Iowa, settling on a farm 4 l/2 miles northwest of Leon, where he continued to reside until the spring of l907 when he moved his family to Arkansas.

On Feb. 9, l873, he was united in marriage to Josephine Garber. To this union four children were born, Frank P. Shy, of Rupert, Idaho; Samuel L. Shy, of Carlisle, Ark.; Mrs. Jessie Woodmansee, of Lamoni, Iowa; Mrs. Edna Millsap, Hazen, Ark.

On Feb. 9th, Mr. and Mrs. Shy celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary and it was a great comfort to him to have his children all present. He had been in declining health for the past two years, but was not confined to the house at any time and his death was really unexpected.

Short services were held at the home, Sunday, Feb. 25th at l:30, conducted by Elder Hargis, Pastor of the Christian Church of Carlisle, after which he was brought to Decatur County, his old home where he had lived for 5l years, to be buried by the side of his father and mother, and sister. He was one of the pioneer teachers of Decatur County. He was of a quiet but happy disposition, always honest and upright in his dealings and to know him was to be his friend. In his death the family have lost a kind and loving father and husband and the community a true friend.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 28, l923, at 2:30 at Union Chapel, conducted by Rev. G.T. Ronk of the Brethren Church, and the body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

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Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert February 5, 2002215


The couple had four children.


Frank Pierce born June 28, 1874 died September 21, 1944


Samuel Lewis born May 11, 1881 died December 11, 1960216


Jessie Olive born June 30, 1883 died May 6, 1963


Lena Edna born June 12, 1888 died February 13, 1968



Generation 6

Frank Pierce Shy

Son of Josephine and William Shy. Born June 28, 1874 and died September 21, 1944. Married Edna F. Moore, (June 10, 1882 - December 12, 1971), on January 7, 1904. Edna was the daughter of John W. Moore and Lydia L. Moore.

In his early career Frank worked as a jeweler. Later in life Frank became a farmer a trade he continued until his death.

The couple were members of the Christian Church where he was an elder and she a Bible School teacher.217

They had five children.


Marion Josephine born September 25, 1904


Myra Lois born April 20, 1906


Wesley Neal born November 24, 1907 died June 3, 1979


Melba Marie born April 2, 1915


John Wendall born June 26, 1918



Generation 7

Marion Josephine Shy Frisk

Daughter of Frank and Edna Shy. Born September 25, 1904. Married Dale Frisk, (Oct. 29, 1898 - May 14, 1977), on August 25, 1929.

To this marriage were born three children.


Edith born July 15, 1930


Marshall born January 25, 1932


Marion born September 25, 1934



Generation 8

Edith Frisk Cleaveland

Daughter of Marion and Dale Frisk. Born July 15, 1930. Married Elbert Cleaveland on June 12, 1950.

They had three children:


Richard born April 19, 1951


Diane born May 11, 1952

(Married Gary Parker on August 19, 1970.)


Rex born May 29, 1954



Generation 8

Marion Frisk

Son of Marion and Dale Frisk. Born September 25, 1934. Married Betty Johnson, (October 5, 1939), on April 19, 1969. The couple had six natural children and adopted one child.


Jessie born July 9, 1957


Terry born December 7, 1960


Robert born February 9, 1962


Dan born January 3, 1964


Carlene born October 2, 1965


Gary born April 9, 1968


Edward born November 2, 1969

(Adopted child.)



Generation 7

Myra Lois Shy Suchan

Daughter of Frank and Edna Shy. Born April 20, 1906. Married George B. Suchan, (September 3, 1903 - December 29, 1976), on June 4, 1928.

They had three children.


George Jr. born December 14, 1931


Donald born March 7, 1937


Frank born July 23, 1948



Generation 8

George Suchan Jr.

Son of Myra and George Suchan. Born December 14, 1931. Married Carmen Mell, (January 19, 1936), on June 10, 1954.

Six children were born to them.


Sharon born September 9, 1955

(Married Steven Hutcheson on October 1, 1976.)


Dwayne born March 27, 1958


Mark born September 20, 1960

(Married Lacerie Stalling on March 23, 1979.)


Brenda born July 26, 1963


John born July 31, 1968


Brent born January 17, 1972



Generation 8

Donald Suchan

Son of Myra and George Suchan. Born March 7, 1937. Married Donna Stublifield on January 25, 1959.

They had four children.


Kathy born November 4, 1960


Caroline born December 31, 1961


David born March 10, 1964


Michael born November 4, 1969



Generation 8

Frank Suchan

Son of Myra and George Suchan. Born July 23, 1948. Married Joyce Anderson on September 19, 1970.

They had three children.


Mary Chris born September 19, 1973


Joanna born September 10,1977


Russell born August 31, 1980



Generation 7

Wesley Neal Shy

Son of Frank and Edna Shy. Born November 24, 1907 and died June 3, 1979. Married Clara Winn on April 12, 1927. Their two children are:


Edna born July 9, 1930


Clyde born April 12, 1940



Generation 8

Edna Shy Thompson

Daughter of Wesley and Clara Shy. Born July 9, 1930. Married Dale Thompson on September 9, 1948.

The couple had three children.


Debbie born October 25, 1958

(Married Jerry Kirkman.)


Michael


Karen

(Married Terry Allen on July 16, 1973.)



Generation 8

Clyde Shy

Son of Wesley and Clara Shy. Born April 12, 1940. Married Patricia Truite on June 29, 1963.

They had two children:


Scott


Amy born May 4, 1972



Generation 6

Samuel Lewis Shy

Son of Josephine and William Shy. Born May 21, 1881218 in Leon, Iowa and died December 11, 1960219 in Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1907 Sam moved with his family to Carlisle, Arkansas.

Married Anna Barbara Banzhof, (September 5, 1880 in Elmira, New York), on December 21, 1910 in Elmira, New York. Her parents were Michael and Marie Banzhof.

Sam Shy was one of the very early rice growers on the Grand Prairie and the first to raise cotton on the prairie. He was a member and acting Elder of the Christian Church and a Master Mason.”220

They had one child. Her name is:


Mary Josephine born September 13, 1919



Generation 7

Mary Josephine Shy Robinson

Daughter of Samuel and Anna Shy. Born September 13, 1919 in Carlisle, Arkansas and died October 20, 2000 in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico221. She was a graduate of Central College, Conway, Arkansas and Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. She worked as a dietician as well as a Home Demonstration Agent in Aztec, New Mexico before retiring to Farmington.222

Mary married Robert Clarke Robinson, (July 8, 1923), on November 28, 1953 in Aztec, New Mexico. Robert’s parents are Charles Clark and Gladys Stouffer Robinson. Robert graduated from Oklahoma State College, Stillwater, Oklahoma with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He ran a shop, which specialized in the design, sale, and installation of sound and photographic equipment.

The couple had only one child.


Robert Lewis born August 28, 1954

(Born in Socorro, New Mexico. Married Donna Lynn Keenom August 23, 1989 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. They were living in Farmington, NM and Robert was employed as a boiler mechanic as of 1993.)



Generation 6

Jessie Olive Shy Woodmansee

Daughter of Josephine and William Shy. Born June 30, 1883 in Leon, Iowa and died May 6, 1963. Married James E. Woodmansee, (March 15, 1882 - August 28, 1941), on March 14, 1904 in Leon, Iowa.

Jessie was a schoolteacher and a member of the Leon Brethren Church. “Her hobbies [were] music and sewing and she [was] a capable business woman.”223

James was the son of George and Lydia Woodmansee of Decatur, Iowa. He was a farmer and real estate broker. The family were members of the Brethren Church. James was buried in Leon, Iowa.

They had two children.


Georgia Josephine born June 9, 1907 died September 9, 1953


Wilma Marguerite born September 1, 1917



Generation 7

Georgia Josephine Woodmansee Borland

Daughter of Jessie and James Woodmansee. Born June 9, 1907 and died September 9, 1953. Married Vernon E. Borland on June 9, 1929.

They had a daughter.


Shirley Mae born September 23, 1930

(Married Dirk Van Zante, (June 9, 1930), on November 25, 1970. A graduate of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. She was an editor at the Meredith Publishing Company in Des Moines. Her hobbies included music and sports. They were members of the Methodist Church in Des Moines.)224



Generation 7

Wilma Marquerite Woodmansee Davis

Daughter of Jessie and James Woodmansee. Born September 1, 1917 in Lamoni, Iowa and died October 7, 1992 in El Paso, Texas.225

Married David Irvin Davis226, (October 3, 1914 in Weldon, Iowa – May 29, 1998 El Paso, Texas)227, on September 8, 1935. David’s parents were David T. and Mary W. Davis of Weldon, Iowa. David worked in civil service and he was involved in Youth works.

Wilma was an office manager in El Paso, Texas. The family were members of the Grandview Baptist Church.

Wilma and David had a son.


David James born November 13, 1938



Generation 8

David James Davis

Son of Wilma and David Davis. Born November 13, 1938 in Leon, Iowa. Married Edith Ann Visto, (June 23, 1944), on December 23, 1962228.

The couple had two children.


Louise Machael born March 9, 1968


Lynette Michelle born April 26, 1969



Generation 6

Lena Edna Shy Millsap

Daughter of Josephine and William Shy. Born June 12, 1888 and died February 13, 1968 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.229 Known to friends and family as Edna. She married Clyde S. Millsap, (September 25, 1886 in Decatur, Iowa - May 20, 1968 Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon)230, on January 29, 1908 in Hazen, Arkansas.231

Lena was a schoolteacher. Clyde was an auto mechanic and a farmer. The family were members of the Christian Church where they lived in Corvallis, Oregon. Both are buried at Forest Lawn Mausoleum in Corvallis, Oregon.

Edna and Clyde had a son.


Samuel Lester born June 13, 1909 died November 15, 1995

(Born in Hazen, Arkansas and died in Albany, Linn, Oregon.232 Married Margaret McAllister, (July 9, 1909 – March 28, 1999 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon)233, on September 10, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri. Sam was a farmer, auto mechanic, and electrician. Margaret held a degree and worked for the US government in agriculture and chemistry. They were members of the Methodist Church. The couple had 2 residences, spending their winters in the warmer climate of Yuma, Arizona. They is no documentation of any children.)




Generation 5

Lewis Daniel Garber

Son of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born August 8, 1858 in Leon, Iowa and died December 29, 1936 in Center Township, Iowa of liver cancer. Married Mary Ann Gittinger born March 16, 1868 and died February 18, 1924 at her home in Decatur County, Iowa.234 They married on April 30, 1882.

Mary Ann’s parents were Daniel Reese and Sarah Gittinger. They lived all of their lives on the same farm five and a half miles northeast of Leon. They were members of the Brethren Church.235


From the Leon newspaper.

Lewis Daniel GARBER, son of Samuel A. and Nancy GARBER, was born in his father's pioneer home, four miles north of Leon, August 8, 1858, and died at his home in Center township, Dec. 29, 1936, being at the time of his death 78 years, 4 months and 21 days, having been a resident of Center township all his life. His father and mother came to Iowa when children, he from Pennsylvania and she from Illinois.

He was united in marriage on April 30, 1882, to Mary A. GITTINGER. To this union eight children were born, six of whom are left to mourn his passing. They are Bessie BUNCH, Georgia RIDGWAY, and Josephine DALE, all of Leon, Myra RYAN of Derby, Lucie Stephens and Clara Peters of Pine bluffs, Wyoming. His wife, and infant daughter and a son Samuel R., having preceded him in death.

The sudden death of his wife, and son in a comparatively short time was a shock from which he never recovered and no one can tell of the suffering and disappointment he experienced at his loss.

He also leaves twenty-five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He has three brothers and three sister living. Their combined ages the day of his death being 508 years, 5 months and 1 day, his death being the only death among his brothers and sisters in seventy-two years.

In his younger days he was a man of untiring energy and whether it was religion, farming, or the good of the community, he was promoting, his judgment and influence was recognized by all. He became a member of the Brethren church in February 1876, and he was active in the Sunday school and church work. He was superintendent of the Sunday school at Franklin and later at Crown chapel for years. He bought the farm where he lived when it was unfenced prairie, improved it and made it his home from the time of his marriage until his death.

These lines penned by one who has grasped his proffered hand in childhood and clung to it at the brink of the Silent River can only feebly express our love and our loss at his passing.

Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral Home at two o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. S. C. Henderson in charge. Interment was in the Leon cemetery.*

The pallbearers were six of his grandsons: Burwell RYAN, Chester RYAN, Lewis RYAN, Lewis BUNCH, James BUNCH and Ellsworth DALE.236


The Lewis Daniel Garber Family

Top Row:: Jo, Clara, Myra, Sam, Lucy, Bessie, and Georgia.

Foreground: Mary Ann and Lewis Daniel.


They had eight children. *Bonus Materials: Photos of the Leon Cemetery


Unnamed daughter born April 21, 1883237 died May 3, 1883238


Bessie Frances born November 24, 1884 died November 27, 1948


Lucy Viola born June 29, 1887 died September 13, 1944


Samuel Reese born March 6, 1890239 died November 3, 1928

(Born in Leon, Iowa. Known to friends and family as Sam. The following is his obituary provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones:


Samuel R. Garber, only son of L. D. and Mary A. Garber, was born in Center Township, Decatur County, March 6, 1890 and died at home, November 3, 1928. His living sisters are Mrs. Garfield Bunch, Mrs. Ralph Ridgeway and Mrs. Roy Dale, of Leon, Iowa, Mrs. Calvin Ryan, of Corydon, Iowa, and Mrs. Clyde Stephens and Mrs. Henry Peters, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. His entire life was spent at the parental home in Center Township. His mother died February 18, 1924. He graduated from the Leon High School in the class of 1911. While in school he was active in athletics, playing on the football team and participating in other contests of this nature. At the age of twelve years he was converted and united with the Brethren church at Crown Chapel, after a few years he became quite active in the work of the church and Sunday school, first as a singer then as Sunday school superintendent. Under his leadership the Brethren Sunday school in Leon became a great success and Sam is loved by hundreds of children and older folks who come in contact with him in the Sunday school. During his work in the Sunday school he was often called on to fill the pulpit in the absence of the pastor and later he became pastor of the Brethren church at Udell, Iowa. He served as pastor at that place until his death. He was a forceful, logical speaker and was a devoted follower of the Master. He had very definite opinions and was fearless in expressing them, honest and sincere himself, he hated hypocrisy in others. To those of us who knew him as a baby in his mother's arms, as a child beginning to talk, as a school boy fearless and strong, as a Christian faithful and true, as a friend loving and kind. His death comes as a mighty sorrow and the memory of the times when we knelt with him at the altar of prayer or joined in the solemn ordinances of the church, or stood by his side while we sang the songs of comfort to those who mourned will remain with us as a sacred experience never to be forgotten. He has been a great sufferer for the last four months and his greatest worry as he approached the end was the knowledge of the great grief which would come to his father and friends by his death, and while he longed to meet the loved ones on the other shore he held to the hands of those he loved here.

May the hand which led him through the dark waters be with us while we linger here and help us across death's river, where God grant that no more sorrowful passings will ever come.

A striking incident in his death was that he passed away while his Aunt Mattie was reading from his religious calendar the following: "Love worketh no ill to his neighbor, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."

The funeral service was held at the home Monday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. His body was laid to rest by the side of his mother in the Leon cemetery.”


Leon Death Records show that Sam died of General Diffuse Peritonitis.)


Clara Cora born February 9, 1894 died December 26, 1981


Myra Emma born June 5, 1896 died April 8, 1981


Georgia Etta born February 22, 1899 died September 17, 1971


Mabel Josephine (Jo) born November 20, 1900



Generation 6

Bessie Frances Garber Bunch

Daughter of Lewis and Mary Garber. Born November 24, 1884 in Center Township, Iowa and died November 27, 1948. Married James Garfield Bunch, (August 4, 1884 in Monticello, Kentucky - July 13, 1957 in Decatur County, Iowa), on February 23, 1908.

James Garfield Bunch was known to friends and family as Garfield. He was a farmer in Decatur County.

They had five children.


Mildred Frances born June 2, 1909 died at birth


James Garber born June 23, 1911 died June 24, 1995


Ruth Joy born May 12, 1915


Lewis George born November 30, 1917 died April 10, 1982


Marion Garfield born April 30, 1927 died March 2, 1974

(Born in Leon, IA. He never married and lived near Leon and Mt. Ayr all of his life. He farmed and worked for the telephone company. He died at his home in Mt. Ayr.)



Generation 7

James Garber Bunch240

Son of Bessie and James Bunch. Born June 23, 1911 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died June 24, 1995 in Leon.241 Married Marjorie Louise Tuller, (September 19, 1912 – December 4, 1999 in Leon), on February 22, 1936.

Marjorie’s parents were Fay Ellis and Eugene Tuller. She worked as a teacher. James farmed, worked as a hog buyer, and in his later years was the head custodian at Leon High School.

Bonus Material: History of Leon High School.

Eight children were born to them:


Ronald James born September 28, 1936


Marilyn Jean born February 17, 1938


Zelda Faye born December 15, 1942


Louise Bessie born July 10, 1945


Dennis Eugene born July 11, 1947


Donnella Ann born May 11, 1950


Joan Dixie born November 28, 1951


Daryl Lee born April 30, 1954



Generation 8

Ronald James Bunch

Son of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born September 28, 1936 in Iowa. Married Virginia Lee Garretson, (July 14, 1936), on June 22, 1958.

Virginia’s parents were John Carl Garretson (April 21, 1902 – August 27, 1989 in Seymour, Wayne County, IA)242 and Cora Gard (February 22, 1902 – November 1983 in Seymour, Wayne County, IA.)243

Ronald Graduated from Iowa State University with a PhD in animal nutrition. He has spent his career in the feed industry. Virginia works as a secretary. The family lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.244

They had three children.


Rodney Alan born November 4, 1965

(Graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in Agricultural Business and was working for Funks Seed Corn as of 1993.)


Diane Lynne born February 23, 1968

(Graduate of University of Iowa in Political Science. As of 1993 she was looking toward an eventual law degree with political aspirations.)


David Michael born April 21, 1972



Generation 8

Marilyn Jean Bunch Graham

Daughter of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born February 17, 1938. Married Ronald Ware Graham, (July 15, 1935), on June 16, 1956 and divorced January 1976.

They had four children.


Ronda Lynn born April 25, 1957


Marla Joan born June 30, 1960


Randy David born May 17, 1964

(Graduated from Central Bible College, Springfield, MO.)


Monty Allen born March 15, 1967

(Served in the US Army from January 19, 1986 to January 13, 1989.)


Marilyn remarried to Jerry Horn, (May 10, 1941), on May 23, 1979. Jerry’s parents were Werner Horn and Hilder Rydel.

In 1993 both were employed by Principal Financial Company in Des Moines, where Jerry had been for 25 years and Marilyn for 20 years. They lived in Ankeny, Iowa.245



Generation 9

Ronda Lynn Graham Shortell

Daughter of Marilyn and Ronald Graham. Born April 25, 1957. Married Danny Dean Shortell, (January 16, 1957), on May 15, 1976.

Danny’s parents are Leonard Shortell and Lee Madison. He was employed by UPS in 1993 and the family lived in Altoona, Iowa.246

They had five children.


Joshua Paul born February 8, 1980


Nathaniel John born October 24, 1983


Rachel Lynn born May 7, 1986


Nichalos Ware born November 15, 1987 died March 15, 1988


Laurie Lee born March 21, 1990



Generation 9

Marla Joan Graham Wipperman

Daughter of Marilyn and Ronald Graham. Born June 30, 1960. Married Denny Ray Wipperman on May 8, 1982. They lived in Adel, Iowa in 1993.247

Three children were born to them.


Emily Jean born October 14, 1982


Jesse Ray born July 24, 1984


Alicia Rustin born July 5, 1986



Generation 8

Zelda Faye Bunch Davis

Daughter of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born December 15, 1942. Married Walter Davis, (January 1, 1943), on June 2, 1963.

Walter’s parents were Wendell Davis and Beulah Nordyke. He worked for the Pirelli-Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company in Des Moines in 1993.

Zelda had an upholstery business in Des Moines for 25 years and in 1993 she was operating a craft business.

The couple were members of the Des Moines Baptist Church.248

The couple had two children.


Ricky Allan born February 21, 1964

(Attended Faith Bible College 1982-1984. Attended Hyles Anderson College 1986-1988. Graduated Des Moines Baptist Mission College in 1990.)


Brenda Sue born January 29, 1969

(Married David Allen Beehler on June 2, 1990. Attended Hyles Anderson College and Des Moines Baptist Mission College.)



Generation 8

Louise Bessie Bunch Nulph

Daughter of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born July 10, 1945. Married Ronald Nulph, (December 6, 1945), on March 20, 1964. Ron’s parents are Joe Nulph and Marguerite Smith Nulph.

As of 1993 Louise worked in the medical records department at the Decatur County Hospital in Iowa.249

They had three children.


Sandy Lou born September 24, 1964


Cindy Lou born September 24, 1964

(Twin sister of Sandy Lou. In 1993 she was living in Osceloa, Iowa.)


Dawn Ronae born July 9, 1969

(In 1993 she was living in Seebring, Florida and working as a secretary.)



Generation 9

Sandy Lou Nulph Marcus

Daughter of Louise and Ronald Nulph. Born September 24, 1964. Married Stanley Bernard Marcus, (January 24, 1965), on May 6, 1984.

As of 1993 Stan worked at Boyt Manufacturing in Osceloa, Iowa. Sandy was an LPN at the Decatur County Hospital.250

They have two children.


Elizabeth Ruth born October 11, 1986


Benjamin Joseph born April 16, 1990



Generation 8

Dennis Eugene Bunch

Son of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born July 11, 1947. Married Judith Ann Kathol, (March 16, 1951), on July 10, 1974.

Dennis graduated with a Masters in Secondary education from Northwest Missouri in 1975. He was a wrestling coach as well as a teacher. In 1975 he was named coach of the year. He now owns and operates a hardware business in Lenox, Iowa.

Judy’s parents are Roland (Bud) Kathol and Ruth Johnson Kathol. Judy graduated from Iowa State University in 1973. She has taught school.251

They had three children.


Amy Theresia born July 14, 1977


Aaron James born September 4, 1980


Adam Dennis born January 28, 1991



Generation 8

Donnella Ann Bunch Welborn

Daughter of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born May 11, 1950. Married Wayne Welborn, (September 28, 1950), on March 20, 1970. In 1993 Donnella was a secretary at a pharmacy.

Wayne’s parents are Glen Welborn and Agnes Snyder Welborn. He is a carpenter and an electrician.252

They had three children.


Linda Sue born February 19, 1971


Vickey Lou born September 10, 1972


Susan Rae born February 19, 1975



Generation 8

Joan Dixie Bunch Gandy

Daughter of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born November 28, 1951. Married Harold Ross “Bunker” Gandy, (December 24, 1951), on December 24, 1970.

His parents are Albert Gandy and Loyce Baugh Gandy. In 1993 Bunker was a Deputy Sheriff in Warren County, Iowa.

They had two children.


Bunker Joe ”BJ” born August 9, 1977


Tarica Jill born October 18, 1980



Generation 8

Daryl Lee Bunch

Son of James and Marjorie Bunch. Born April 30, 1954. Married Robin Marie Leighninger, (March 5, 1956), on November 1, 1975.

Robin’s father is Robert Leighninger. In 1993 Robin worked as the Office Manager for Life Investors in Cherokee, Iowa.

Daryl graduated with a BS in Education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1976. He has taught industrial arts and coached several sports such as wrestling, baseball and football. In 1993 he was an agent for Life Investors.253

Their three children are:


Jamie Robin born April 27, 1976


Robert Daryl born September 14, 1978


Andrew Lee born April 27, 1981



Generation 7

Ruth Joy Bunch Dyer

Daughter of Bessie and James Bunch. Born May 12, 1915. Married Albert Raymond Dyer born March 5, 1906 in Decatur County, Iowa and died February 23, 1986 at his home in Decatur County. They married on May 31, 1949.

Known to friends and family as Raymond. His parents were Albert Dyer and Mabel A. Harmon Dyer born March 22, 1885 and died April 15, 1969 in Farmington, Van Buren, County, Iowa.254 Raymond worked as a farmer, carpenter, and an electrician. He is buried at the Leon Cemetery.

Ruth was a schoolteacher in the Decatur County Schools.

The couple had two children.


Mary Ellen born February 6, 1950


Gregory Harmon born January 14, 1952



Generation 8

Mary Ellen Dyer Shackelford

Daughter of Ruth and Albert Dyer. Born February 6, 1950. Married Dennis Shackelford, (May 5, 1940), on November 10, 1972.

Dennis grew up at Gutherie Center. His parents are Wayne and Mildred Shackleford. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. He was also an Assistant Park Ranger at Lake of Three Fires State Park near Bedford, Iowa.

Mary graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and was a substitute teacher in the Bedford Community Schools.255

The couple had two children.


Anthony Wayne born April 4, 1973


Joy Lynn born June 30, 1974



Generation 8

Gregory Harmon Dyer

Son of Ruth and Albert Dyer. Born January 14, 1952. Married Barbara Jean Wilson, (November 24, 1952), on June 16, 1979.

Barbara is a beautician in Fairfield, Iowa. Greg graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1976. He taught at Savannah, Missouri and as of 1993 the family was living in Richland, Iowa. He is a self-employed electrician.256

They have three sons.257


Andrew Raymond born January 8, 1990


The names of his younger children are unknown.



Generation 7

Lewis George Bunch

Son of Bessie and James Bunch. Born November 30, 1917 and died April 10, 1982.258 Married Luella Cover Kelly born June 1, 1923 in Dewey County, South Dakota. They were married July 16, 1967.

Luella moved to Decatur County with her family in 1933.

Lewis graduated from Leon High School in 1936. He fought in the European theater and became a POW in Nazi Germany during World War II. After his return he farmed and at the time of his death he was doing custodial work at Central Decatur.259

Luella had four children from an earlier marriage.


Jean Kelly born unknown


Larry Kelly born unknown


Jerry Kelly born unknown


Ginger Kelly born unknown



Generation 6

Lucy Viola Garber Stephens

Daughter of Lewis and Mary Garber. Born June 29, 1887 in Leon, Iowa and died September 13, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She married Clyde Stephens, (September 4, 1886 - October 5, 1947), on March 10, 1907 in Leon, Iowa.

In 1916 the family move to Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Both are buried there in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.

Their three children are:


Charles Williams born May 13, 1908 died November 22, 1971


Neil Austin born December 22, 1911 died January 28, 2000


Mary Jane born August 13, 1929



Generation 7

Charles Williams Stephens

Son of Lucy and Clyde Stephens. Born May 13, 1908 in Leon, Iowa and died November 22, 1971 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming260. Married Evelyn Ailleen Mount born July 23, 1913 in Fort Worth, Texas and died October 10, 1987 in Aurora, Nebraska261. They married on January 23, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona.

In the 1930 Census taken on April 14, Charlie and Evelyn were living with his parents on the family farm in Pine Bluffs. Charlie listed his occupation as a farmer.

They had two children.


Charles William, Jr. born December 26, 1930


Richard Dale born August 20, 1932



Generation 8

Charles William Stephens Jr.

Son of Charlie and Evelyn Stephens. Born December 26, 1930 in Pine Bluffs, Laramie County, Wyoming. No information available on Charlies first marriage.

This union produced three children.


Clifford Duane born July 27, 1951


Cathy Lynn born May 30, 1952


Erin Kim born May 20, 1953


Charlie remarried to Toddy Petroff born January 2, 1932262 in Denver, Colorado. They married on March 8, 1956 in Walden, Colorado.

The couple had three children.


Bradford Charles born January 28, 1957


Mark Alan born March 16, 1958


StevAnne (female) born October 15, 1960



Generation 9

Clifford Duane Stephens

Son of Charles William Jr. Born July 27, 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. No information is available about Cliffords first marriage.

Three children were born.


Gabriel Lee born February 28, 1979


Remarried to Jamie Peterson born June 25, 1952 in Glendale, California. They were married on August 17, 1985.

This marriage produced a daughter.


Madeline Joy born May 27, 1987


Jamie had two children from a previous marriage.

They are:


Rebecca Grace Moore born October 10, 1976


Chelsea Alyce Moore born July 1, 1978263



Generation 9

Cathy Lynn Stephens

Daughter of Charles William Jr. Born May 30, 1952 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She has a daughter. Her name is:


Cori Lee Stephens born August 10, 1970264



Generation 9

Erin Kim Stephens

Daughter of Charles William Jr. Born May 20, 1953 in Kimball, Nebraska265. Erin never married. Her son is:


Michael Joseph Arnold



Generation 10

Michael Joseph Arnold

Son of Erin Stephens. Born in Davenport, Iowa. No information available. His son is:


Brant Michael




Generation 9

Bradford Charles Stephens

Son of Charles William Jr. Born January 28, 1957 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Married Linda Ekanger born March 2, 1961 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. They married on August 15, 1992 in Denver, Colorado.

Brad is in sales and works from their home. Linda works in sales and marketing. Linda’s parents also live in Denver and she has two brothers, Dan and David. As of 2003 Brad and Linda were living in Littleton, Colorado. They are active members of Cherry Hills Community Church.266

They have two children.


Luke Andrew born September 9, 2001

(Born at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.)


Lauren Nicole born May 26, 2003

(Born at home on the bathroom floor before going to Rose Medical Center.)




Generation 8

Richard Dale Stephens

Son of Charlie and Evelyn Stephens. Born August 20, 1932 in Del Norte, Colorado267 and died July 6, 1999 in Pine Bluffs, Laramie County, Wyoming.268 Married Virginia Lee Brown born May 14, 1933. They were married on June 29, 1951 in Pine Bluffs.

Richard was the President of Farmers State Bank in Pine Bluff.

The couple had three children.


Charles Jay born December 10, 1952

(Born in Kimball, Nebraska. As of 1993 he was a Family Practice Doctor in Denver, Colorado.269)


Candace Sue born September 3, 1958


Julia Anne born September 1, 1959



Generation 9

Candace Sue Stephens Danahue

Daughter of Richard and Virginia Stephens. Born September 3, 1958 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Married James Q. Danahue, (October 2, 1956), on July 30, 1977.

The couple had two sons. They are:


James Richard born May 7, 1984


Michael Charles born August 17, 1987



Generation 9

Julia Anne Stephens Malm

Daughter of Richard and Virginia Stephens. Born September 1, 1959 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Married Jody Dent Malm, (August 21, 1959), on April 4, 1982.

They had 2 children.


Gunnar Stephen born August 21, 1983


Kirsten Michele born May 13, 1986




Generation 7

Neil Austin Stephens

Son of Lucy and Clyde Stephens. Born December 22, 1911 in Leon, Iowa and died January 28, 2000 in Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado.270 Married Evelyn Marie Johnson, (February 24, 1917), on November 25, 1943.

Their five children are:


Donald Eugene born June 3, 1946


Mildred Faye born August 22, 1947


Janet Marie born February 27, 1949


John Austin born November 12, 1953


Kent Williams born April 6, 1956



Generation 7

Mary Jane Stephens Sundin

Daughter of Lucy and Clyde Stephens. Born August 13, 1929 in Pine Bluffs, Laramie County, Wyoming. Married Robert E. Sundin, (April 5, 1923), on June 10, 1949.

Their three children are:


David Stephen born June 19, 1950


John Russell born August 19, 1952


Duane Robert born April 4, 1958



Generation 8

David Stephen Sundin

Son of Mary and Robert Sundin. Born June 19, 1950. Married Robin Linn on August 15, 1982 in Phoenix, Arizona.271

They have a daughter. She is:


Chelsea Sybil born June 23, 1986



Generation 8

John Russell Sundin

Son of Mary and Robert Sundin. Born August 19, 1952. Married Nadine Williams on July 10, 1973 in Elk Mountain, Wyoming.272

They had three children all born in Ault, Colorado. They are:


Davonne Patrice born April 10, 1974


Denise Lorelle born November 3, 1976


Danette Cherise born February 3, 1980



Generation 6

Clara Cora Garber Peters

Daughter of Lewis and Mary Garber. Born February 9, 1894 in Iowa and died December 26, 1981 in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri.273 She married Henry Allie Peters274 born February 14, 1894 and died January 18, 1993 in Mountain Grove. They were married on September 13, 1916 by her Uncle John Garber.

In 1919 they moved to Wyoming and after living there 20 years they moved to Missouri January 1939 and bought a farm 5 miles north of Mountain Grove. They sold their farm in March of 1977 and retired to a new home in Mountain Grove, Missouri.275

Both are buried at Hillcrest Cemetery at Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri.

They had seven children.


Paul Alley born December 6, 1916


Marion Luciene born December 31, 1918


Delbert Max born February 18, 1921


Thelma Louise born September 26, 1922

(As of 2002 lives in Mountain Grove, MO. Moved from Pine Bluffs, WY to Mountain Grove, MO in 1939. Graduated from High School at Mountain Grove in 1940 and worked as a clerk for the Frisco Railroad during World War II. She went to two years of Bible College. She retired from Brown Shoe in 1985. She is a Member of the First Baptist Church. She teaches ages 4 and 5 in Sunday school and does volunteer work at nursing home.276)


Myron Jr. born March 10, 1924


Jack Albert born October 31, 1929


Peggy Ann born April 30, 1932



Generation 7

Paul Alley Peters

Son of Clara and Henry Peters. Born December 6, 1916 in Iowa. Married Edna Leone Moody, (December 7, 1917), on September 1, 1941 and divorced on December 21, 1981.

Paul served in the US Navy June 1943 to November 1946. He has worked as a carpenter general contractor, building new homes and general repair. He also built and remodeled commercial buildings. He spent the 12 years working for a major contractor as superintendent for building new retail stores for Kmart.

They had four children.


Leonard Paul born October 3, 1942

(Married Ineke Grosnick, (August 5, 1950), on June 21, 1969. Leonard served in the US Navy. Leonard works as a carpenter and takes care of real estate rental property. Ineke works as a secretary for the Government. As of 2003 they resided in Cheyenne, Wyoming.)


Linda Faye born December 3, 1946


Lester Howard born October 5, 1949

(Married Kathleen Rose Falzone, (September 30, 1946), on September 30, 1977. He served in the US Navy. Lester worked as a carpenter for a while. As of 2002 he is information systems coordinator for the Cheyenne, WY school system.)


Loren Ray August 22, 1954


Paul retired in 1981 and remarried August 1, 1982 to Dorothy Welch Ardena born July 18, 1927 and died May 14, 2000 in Pampa, Gray County, Texas.277

The couple honeymooned in Israel. During their time together they lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, spending the summer months from May until October in Pampa, Texas.

Paul married Ann Louise Perry born in August 20, 1926 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. They were married on January 14, 2001 in Pampa Texas. Ann spent most of her life living in Oklahoma before moving to Texas where she eventually met Paul.

As of March 2003 the couple resides full time in Pampa.278



Generation 8

Linda Faye Peters Pennington

Daughter of Paul and Edna Peters. Born December 3, 1946. Married Donald Austin Pennington, II, (December 21, 1945), on December 4, 1966. Linda served in the US Marines. and Don works at Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing plant. IN 2002 they resided in Seattle, Washington.279

They had four children.


Cynthia Marie born July 8, 1967


Christine Joy born November 15, 1969


Donald Austin, III born May 6, 1973


Daniel Paul Allen born December 22, 1975



Generation 9

Cynthia Marie Pennington Perreault Gann

Daughter of Linda and Donald Pennington. Born July 8, 1967. Married James Perreault, (August 14, 1968), on December 31, 1986. They are divorced. She remarried to Robert Gann date unknown.

They have twin daughters.


Christine Joy born September 22, 1987


Stephania Lynn born September 22, 1987 married November 2009



Generation 9

Christine Joy Pennington Rich

Daughter of Linda and Donald Pennington. Born November 15, 1969. Married Anthony Rich they are divorced.280

They had a daughter.


Antoinette Elizabeth born June 14, 1992


Christine had a child in another relationship. The father’s name is unknown.


Cynthia Leona Pennington born September 29, 1997

Generation 9

Daniel Paul Allen Pennington

Son of Linda and Donald Pennington. Born December 22, 1975. Married November 22, 2008 to Nichole Allia Lysen.280

They had a Son.


Donald Austin Blanchard born September 3, 2009




Generation 8

Loren Ray Peters

Son of Paul and Edna Peters. Born August 22, 1954. Married Connie Sue Shannon, (October 25, 1958), on October 20, 1979. Loren was working as a carpenter and now is working for a medical appliance store. Connie is teaching and doing some writing and has had several short stories sold.281

Their two children are:


Loni Ann born December 28, 1981


Elie Nathaniel born April 10, 1985



Generation 7

Marion Luciene Peters

Son of Clara and Henry Peters. Born December 31, 1918. Married Helen Elizabeth Anderson, (February 24, 1923), on April 19, 1944. Marion served in the US Army from March 26, 1941 to December 23, 1945 in the 35th Division 140th Infantry. Marion was a farmer and rancher. They are members of the Albin Baptist Church. Helen taught in the school system for 31 years and retired in 1983.282

They had three children.


LaRae Ann born September 23, 1946


Marvin Lloyd born August 29, 1948


Howard Eugene born May 4, 1959

(Married Ceil Lanthorn, (March 31, 1944), on September 7, 1985. Howard served in the US Army from 1969 to 1972 in the 84th Engineer Battalion and graduated from the University of Wyoming in Agri Business in 1978. Ceil graduated from Carroll College, Helena, Montana with a degree in Medical Technology. In 2002 they resided in Prescott, Arizona. Howard Peters is a realtor associated with Better Homes and Garden Realty in Prescott, Arizona. Ceil is employed at the Medical Center in Prescott.)



Generation 8

LaRae Peters Blocker

Daughter of Marion and Helen Peters. Born September 23, 1946. Married Delbert Alan Blocker, (October 1, 1946), on July 12, 1971.

LaRae was educated at the University of Wyoming where she graduated in Elementary Education in 1970. She is a teacher at Gertrude Burns Elementary School in Newcastle, Wyoming. Delbert has a degree in Business Education from Southern State College in 1968. He was a teacher at Newcastle High School.

They had two children.


Alan Frederick born June 24, 1976

(Married Jane Anne Field March 16, 2001 at her parents home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born October 10, 1973, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alan graduated from Casper College, with Associate Degree in Fire Science. He also graduated from Sparatan Air School in Tulsa and is a licensed commercial pilot. Jane graduated from Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri, with Associate Degree in Business. Is a medical records clerk at Springer Clinic in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.283)


Daniel Lee born October 24, 1981

(Joined the US Navy June 7, 2000 and is serving on USS Bridge, a supply ship.)



Generation 8

Marvin Lloyd Peters

Son of Marion and Helen Peters. Born August 29, 1948. Married Donna Sue Anderson, (August 8, 1952), on June 9, 1972.

Marvin served in the US Army from December 31, 1970 to September 30, 1973 in Special Forces. He graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas with a degree in Secondary Education in 1971. As of 2002 he was a carpenter in southeast Wyoming.

Donna graduated from Laramie Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming with a degree in Secretarial Science. Donna is the school secretary at the Albin School in district #2.

Their three children are:


Anne Ruth born March 26, 1977


Amanda Marie born February 6, 1981


Amy Beth born September 19, 1983



Generation 7

Delbert Max Peters

Son of Clara and Henry Peters. Born February 18, 1921. Known to friends and family as Max. Married Alice Laura Campbell, (June 5, 1920), on December 3, 1942.

Max served in the US Navy from October 1942 to December 1945, and after his discharge he was employed as a Mechanic in California until 1954. Max was a farmer and rancher from 1954 to 1987. He worked for Missouri conservation for 16 years and retired in 1987. Alice was a registered nurse in Greenfield, Missouri and is now retired.

The couple had three children.


Eugene Max born December 24, 1943


Norman Ray born December 24, 1943

(Twin brother of Eugene Max)


Mary Margaret born October 27, 1952



Generation 8

Eugene Max Peters

Son of Delbert and Alice Peters. Born December 24, 1943. Married Aileen Moenning284, (May 12, 1944), on May 22, 1965. They later divorced.

Eugene served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1964.

They had two children.


Eugene Max, Jr.285 born August 23, 1967


Mark Lewis born April 24, 1970


Eugene remarried to Mary Elizabeth Rook, June 1, 1998 in Springfield, Missouri. As of 2002 he works for the Burlington Northern Railroad.



Generation 9

Eugene Max Peters Jr.

Son of Eugene and Aileen Peters. Born August 23, 1967. Married Adrienne Wehrley on September 25, 1999. He graduated from SMSU in Springfield, Missouri, one of two top students. Then attended University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. He received his Ph.D. in Microbiology. He is currently employed as a Senior Research Scientist at Cargill, Inc., in Dayton, Ohio. Adrienne has a Master's degree in Sociology from Kent State University and works as a Geriatric Licensed Social Worker.

They have a daughter.


Gwendolyn Alice born October 15, 2001



Generation 9

Mark Lewis Peters

Son of Eugene and Aileen Peters. Born April 24, 1970. Married Kelli Leonard born December 19, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri. They were married on April 29, 1995. Mark graduated from Iowa State University with an MS in Statistics. Mark is Manager of Decision Sciences for Collection Strategy for GE Card Services in Phoenix, Arizona. Kelli graduated from Iowa State University with an MS in Statistics. She is VP of Collections Reporting, Analysis, Strategy at Bank One Credit Corp, Phoenix, Arizona.

They have a son.


Adam Leonard born February 20, 2000



Generation 8

Norman Ray Peters

Son of Delbert and Alice Peters. Born December 24, 1943. Married Judith Ann Wilcox, (February 1, 1945), on December 26, 1964, and divorced in 1981.

Norman served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1964, and again in 1966 to 1968.

Two children were born.


Eric Todd born November 9, 1966


Michelle Rene born May 13, 1970

(Married David Gardner on August 4, 1989.)


Norman remarried to Kathy Hood, (August 1952), on January 27, 1982.

As of 2002 Norman works for the Burlington Northern Railroad.



Generation 9

Eric Todd Peters

Son of Norman and Judith Peters. Born November 9, 1966. Married Nancy Pisachubbe born January 22, 1967. They were married on February 24, 1990.

Todd has made the Navy his career and is currently a Navy Seal Chief. While stationed in San Diego, California he was ordained as a Christian minister in the Baptist Church. In the fall of 1999 he was transferred to Virginia Beach after spending three years teaching winter survival at Kodiak Island, Alaska.

They have three children.


Daniel Brock born September 27, 1990


Erica Haven born December 17, 1993


Gabrielle Brooke born May 4, 1996



Generation 9

Michelle Rene Peters Gardner Kirk

Daughter of Norman and Judith Peters. Born May 13, 1970. Married David Gardner on August 4, 1989. She was divorced in 1990. She married Cecil Kirk on February 14, 1993.

As of 2002 they reside in Springfield, Missouri. Cecil is self-employed as a carpenter in Springfield area and Michelle helps him when she can.286

Michelle and Cecil have a son.


Ethan Andrew born November 8, 1999



Generation 8

Mary Margaret Peters Scheel

Daughter of Delbert and Alice Peters. Born October 27, 1952. Married Gary Lee Scheel, (August 22, 1952), on June 23, 1971.

As of 2002 they reside in Pacific, Missouri. Gary is employed by Daimler-Chrysler in Fenton, Missouri as a repairman and Mary is an accounting clerk for Memco Barge Line in Chesterfield, Missouri.

The couple had three children.


Stephanie Lea born March 23, 1972


Benjamia Ray born July 14, 1974

(Married Becky Jo Pedrotti, June 30, 2001 in the Pacific Baptist Church in Pacific, Missouri. As of 2002 he is working as a laborer in metal shop in St. Louis, MO.)


Sarah Lynn born May 30, 1978

(Graduated with an Accounting degree at Hannibal-LaGrange Baptist College in Hannibal, MO. She is working in Pacific, MO.)



Generation 9

Stephanie Lea Scheel Robinson

Daughter of Mary and Gary Scheel. Born March 23, 1972. Married Anthony Ray Robinson born August 1, 1972. They were married on June 18, 1994. They reside in Springfield, MO. She graduated from SMSU in Springfield, Missouri with an English degree. Anthony graduated from Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri with a teaching degree and went on to receive a Master's degree in Education Administration from Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, Missouri. He is currently employed as an Professor at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri.

They have two children.


Noah Ray born April 3, 1998


Jonah Kai born August 24, 2001



Generation 7

Myron J. Peters

Son of Clara and Henry Peters. Born March 10, 1924. Married Hulen Danner Anderson Tyree, (December 2, 1921), on September 7, 1947. Myron served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. Myron graduated from John Brown University in 1950 with a BS. He attended the University of Arkansas 1957-1959 and the University of Oklahoma 1960-1961. Myron worked for John Brown University for 39 years.

Hulen graduated from John Brown University in 1950 with a BS Magna cum Laude. She has a Masters degree in Education from the University of Arkansas. She was Business Teacher, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, high school for 30 years.

They are members of the First United Methodist Church.

They had two children.


Kathy Lynn born March 15, 1951


Melody Ann born April 8, 1954



Generation 8

Kathy Lynn Peters McAlister

Daughter of Myron and Hulen Peters. Born March 15, 1951. Married Louis Francis McAlister, (April 28, 1952), on August 22, 1981.

Kathy attended the University of Arkansas and received a BS in Broadcast Journalism. Louis attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with an BA in English. He received his MS in Telecommunications from the University of New York.

They are members of the Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.

They had three children.


Louis Jett born November 14, 1979


Andrew Colin born November 14, 1984


Schuyler Stratton born May 24, 1989



Generation 8

Melody Ann Peters Freeman Taylor

Daughter of Myron and Hulen Peters. Born April 8, 1954. Married Ritchie Mack Freeman, (March 24, 1952), on December 31, 1973. They were divorced in May of 1987.

Melody graduated Magna Cum Laude from John Brown University in 1976 with a BS in Education.

The couple had two children.


Patrick Luke born January 22, 1981


Andrew Danner born March 28, 1983

(Enlisted in the US Coast Guard in September 2001.)


She married Craig Taylor on November 21, 1990.

Melody teaches the first grade at Siloam Springs School.



Generation 7

Jack Albert Peters

Son of Clara and Henry Peters. Born October 31, 1929. Married Ellen Irene Page born December 3, 1924 and died September 1, 1990. They were married November 3, 1950.

Jack is a member of the Presbyterian Church and an Elder. He resides in Girard, Illinois. Jack is retired from Fiat-Allis and runs a lawn mower repair shop.

Jack and Ellen had four children.


Randall Glen born August 15, 1952


Eric Wayne born August 24, 1954


Teresa Ellen born July 26, 1955


Dan Allen born March 2, 1957



Generation 8

Randall Glen Peters

Son of Jack and Ellen Peters. Born August 15, 1952. Married Kathy Sue Ferris born August 15, 1954. They married May 26, 1973 and divorced in February 2002. Randall works for Pillsbury Mill and residues in Woodbury, Tennessee.287

Randall and Kathy had three children.


Jack Robert born August 24, 1974


Lacy Mae born September 13, 1980


Ty Glen born May 11, 1983



Generation 8

Eric Wayne Peters

Son of Jack and Ellen Peters. Born August 24, 1954. Married Carol Sue Hart, (March 14, 1956), on October 23, 1976. As of 2002 they live in Auburn, Illinois. Eric is a coal minor, also rebuilds and sells lawn mowers. Carol works for the state of Illinois.

Their two children are:


Bethany Louise born August 14, 1980


Thomas Allie born March 25, 1983

(Married Jennifer Lainhart on December 29, 2001 at the Brethren Church in Virden, Illinois. They are both serving in the US Army. Thomas is an Army Ranger.)



Generation 8

Teresa Ellen Peters Boggs

Daughter of Jack and Ellen Peters. Born July 26, 1955. Married Eugene288 Boggs born October 29, 1953 and died July 1982 in Virden, Macoupin County, Illinois.289 They were married on May 19, 1973.

Teresa is an LPN nurse and lives in Girard, Illinois.

Teresa and Ennis had three children.


Tonya Michelle born December 22, 1973


Tara Jean born November 2, 1976


Travis Eugene born November 14, 1980



Generation 9

Tonya Michelle Boggs Smith

Daughter of Teresa and Eugene Boggs. Born December 22, 1973. Believed to have married ____ Smith.

Her children are:


Cody Ray Smith born March 17, 1996


Hunter Alexander Smith born May 17, 2001




Generation 8

Dan Allen Peters

Son of Jack and Ellen Peters. Born March 2, 1957. Married Connie Sue Starks born October 1, 1956. They married on February 26, 1979 and divorced in 1993. As of 2002 Dan resides rural Auburn, Illinois.

Dan has four children. Only Tesha is known to be Dan and Connie’s child.


Brandi Renee born May 17, 1973


Tabatha Lynn born May 14, 1974


William290 Ray born April 13, 1976


Tesha Jean born September 6, 1980




Generation 7

Peggy Ann Peters Jones

Daughter of Clara and Henry Peters. Born April 30, 1932. Married T/Sgt. Billy291 Ray Jones born April 30, 1932. They were married on November 14, 1954.

Peggy was employed at American National Bank, Baxter Springs, KS as a Credit File Clerk and Loan Secretary. Bill was in the Air Force for 21 years and spent 10 years as a business teacher in Baxter Springs. They are retired and reside in Miami, Oklahoma.

Their 2 children are:


David Ray born April 29, 1959


Mark Anthony born August 8, 1963



Generation 8

David Ray Jones

Son of Peggy and Billy Jones. Born April 29, 1959. Married Janice Sue Meador born February 23, 1962. They were married on July 29, 1979 and as of 2002 reside in Miami, Oklahoma. In 2002 David was employed by Continental Bakery as a Route Driver and Salesman for Wonder Bread and Cakes. In that same year Janice was employed at Marvin's Grocery.292

Their children are:


Jennifer Lee born March 31, 1983


Jessica Ann born March 26, 1985



Generation 8

Mark Anthony Jones

Son of Peggy and Billy Jones. Born August 8, 1963. Married Sandra Denise Manka born April 10, 1966. Married on August 31, 1986 and divorced in March of 1990. Mark served in the US Air Force from September 1981 to September 1985. Mark and Sandra had no children.

Mark remarried to Lynette Denise Lee Hornback on June 22, 1991. Mark and Lynette are now divorced. Mark is a Deputy Sheriff in Wilson County Kansas.

Mark and Lynette have one child.


Christopher A. born May 17, 1992




Generation 6

Myra Emma Garber Ryan

Daughter of Lewis and Mary Garber. Born June 5, 1896 and died April 9, 1981 in Derby, Lucas County, Iowa.293 Married Calvin Burwell Ryan born May 25, 1893 and died May 1976 in Derby, Lucas County, Iowa.294 They were married on December 29, 1915. Myra and Calvin lived and raised their family on a farm near Derby. Both are buried in the Leon Cemetery.

They had eight children.


Raymond Burwell born October 7, 1916 died April 27, 1998


Lewis Orren born July 17, 1918 died March 28, 1974


Chester Donald born February 4, 1920


Ruby Alice born September 20, 1923

(Born in Derby, Iowa. She served as a missionary in the Belgian Congo. As of 1993 she was retired and living in Escondido, California.295)


James Ira born July 26, 1925 died August 1, 1988


Roselyn Darlene born April 11, 1927


Georgia May born December 1, 1928


Robert Calvin born November 19, 1931 died January 18, 1933



Generation 7

Raymond Burwell Ryan

Son of Myra and Calvin Ryan. Born October 7, 1916 in Derby, Iowa and died April 27, 1998 in Baltimore, Maryland.296 Married Mary Elizabeth Tauber, (May 3, 1921), on July 30, 1943.

Ray moved to Baltimore, Maryland in August 1940 to take a job at the Glenn L. Martin Defense plant. After World War II, he worked 12 years as an underwriter for an insurance company. He graduated from John Hopkins University with a degree in Business Administration in 1958. He worked the next 28 years for the Social Security Administration before retiring in 1986.297

Ray and Mary had three children.


Raymond Chester born July 22, 1944


Robert Wayne born January 22, 1952


Richard Dwayne born May 3, 1953

(Married Laura Ann, (June 5, 1960), on September 18, 1982. He was ordained as a Baptist minister on May 15, 1991 at the deer Park Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. As of 1993 he was serving as an associate pastor and Music Director at a Methodist Church in Corydon, Indiana.298)



Generation 8

Raymond Chester Ryan

Son of Raymond and Mary Ryan. Born July 22, 1944. Married Diane H___, (February 2, 1951).

Their children are:


Raymond Michael299 born October 14, 1966


David Timothy born February 23, 1968



Generation 8

Robert Wayne Ryan

Son of Raymond and Mary Ryan. Born January 22, 1952. Married Jackie Shock, (October 7, 1951), on October 28, 1977.300

They had two children.


Erika301 Michelle born October 10, 1978


Kimberly Rae born October 2, 1980




Generation 7

Lewis Orren Ryan

Son of Myra and Calvin Ryan. Born July 27, 1918 and died March 28, 1974. Married Opal Snook, (May 10, 1922), on October 21, 1939. Lewis was a feed salesman in Garden Grove, Iowa.

Ten children were born to them.


Karen Jean born June 25, 1940


Myra Elizabeth born April 26, 1942


Vivian Kay born November 5, 1943


Daniel Lewis born February 25, 1945


Barbara Louise born July 28, 1946


Jane Ellen born July 21, 1947


Rebecca Alice born September 22, 1949


Samuel Lee born June 23, 1951


Debra Sue born October 17, 1953


Michael Calvin born October 14, 1959



Generation 8

Karen Jean Ryan Morgan

Daughter of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born June 25, 1940. Married John Edward Morgan, (February 5, 1940), on March 14, 1961.

Their three children are:


Jonda Jean born October 7, 1964


Andrew Edward born December 28, 1967


Holly Lynn born December 20, 1972



Generation 9

Jonda Jean Morgan Eisler

Daughter of Karen and John Morgan. Born October 7, 1964. Married Richard Eisler, (March 14, 1965), on November 24, 1983.

The couple has one child.


Spencer born August 10, 1984




Generation 8

Myra Elizabeth Ryan Wagehoft

Daughter of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born April 26, 1942. Married Raymond Leroy Wagehoft, (July 18, 1941), on June 7, 1964.

Their two children are:


Laura Ann born November 30, 1971


Ryan Lee302 born October 28, 1974 died March 19, 1993



Generation 8

Vivian Kay Ryan Dee

Daughter of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born November 5, 1943. Married Elbert Lim Dee303, (June 13, 1940), on February 2, 1966.

The couple’s three children are:


Melissa Kay born September 5, 1966


Kimberly Jo born March 8, 1969


Heide Lim born April 2, 1972



Generation 8

Daniel Lewis Ryan

Son of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born February 25, 1945. Married Linda Rae Street on July 14, 1964. Later the couple divorced.

Dan and Linda had two children.304


John Austin born December 6, 1964


Brenda Rae born March 23, 1966


Daniel remarried to Sandra Cain, (January 1, 1943), on October 20, 1972.

Dan and Sandy had 2 children.


Charles Daniel born December 13, 1977


Jessie Colton born April 10, 1981



Generation 9

John Austin Ryan

Son of Daniel and Linda Ryan. Born December 6, 1964. Married Rita Bell.305

They had one child.


John Austin, Jr. born April 13, 1982



Generation 9

Brenda Rae Ryan

Daughter of Daniel and Linda Ryan. Born March 23, 1966. She had a daughter with Tony ____.306


Casey (Ryan) born June 1, 1984




Generation 8

Jane Ellen Ryan Martin Hutchinson

Daughter of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born July 21, 1947. Married Monty Martin on December 28, 1968. Later the couple divorced.307

Jane and Monty had two children.


Christopher Michael born November 19, 1969


Donald Lewis born January 14, 1975


Jane married Merlin Hutchison in January 1977.

Jane and Merlin had one child.


Shane Allen born August 16, 1977



Generation 8

Rebecca Alice Ryan Lewis

Daughter of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born September 22, 1949. Married Jerrell Marion Lewis born November 11, 1948. They were married on March 2, 1967.308

Their three children are:


Jeri Ann born August 16, 1968


Pamela Sue born June 4, 1971


Douglas Marion born April 26, 1974



Generation 8

Samuel Lee Ryan

Son of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born June 23, 1951. Married Teresa Rosemary Ash, (May 25, 1951), on April 13, 1974.

The couple had four children.


Stephanie Teresa born August 17, 1974


Rebecca Suzanne born September 22, 1977


Rachel Arlene born October 6, 1979


Danielle Leona born September 13, 1981



Generation 8

Debra Sue Ryan Hulltman Abel

Daughter of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born October 17, 1953. Married Gary Hulltman on November 28, 1974 and later divorced.

Debra and Gary had three children.


Tyler Jay born February 11, 1976


October Jo born October 31, 1980


Troy Doyle born January 1982


Debra married Mike Abel born June 5, 1958. They were married in August 1983.



Generation 8

Michael Calvin Ryan

Son of Lewis and Opal Ryan. Born October 14, 1959. Married Audrey Joan Madden born June 7, 1953. They were married on May 10, 1980.

They had three children.


Calvin Lewis born February 15, 1981


Kathy Lynn born May 20, 1984


Randi Jean born 1986




Generation 7

Chester Donald Ryan

Son of Myra and Calvin Ryan. Born February 4, 1920. Married Janice Rae Lewis, (August 14, 1927), on August 16, 1953. Chet and Jan retired from teaching in Alton, Iowa as of June 1982. Chet was a counselor and Jan was an English teacher.

Three children were born to them.


Jeffrey Ray born April 9, 1957

(In 1983 Jeffrey was known to be in the Air Force at Elmendorf A.F.B. Alaska.)


David Bradley born January 20, 1959

(In 1983 David was in Law School at the University of Illinois. Married Denise Roxanne Ferreira born July 29, 1959. They married on September 2, 1988. As of 1993 they lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. David is an attorney and Denise is a Human Resource manager.309)


James Edwin born August 17, 1960

(In 1983 Jim was a professional Scout Executive at Marshalltown, Iowa. Married Maris Ann Palmer McCullough born December 25, 1959. They married on October 22, 1988. Jim is a veterinarian and Maris is a sales representative. In 1993 they were living in Cincinnati, Ohio.310)



Generation 7

James Ira Ryan

Son of Myra and Calvin Ryan. Born July 26, 1925 in Derby, Iowa and died August 1, 1988 in Eddyville, Wapello County, Iowa.311 Married Barbara Lee Schooley, (December 23, 1930312), on December 31, 1950.

Ira was a schoolteacher at Griswold High School in Griswold, Iowa.

Ira and Barbara had five children.


Kenneth Kelly born September 27, 1951


Kathleen Patricia born April 5, 1953


Mary Lynette born April 14, 1955


Tammie Lee born July 30, 1958


Patrick James born August 2, 1960

(Married Diane ____ on April 22, 1988.313)



Generation 8

Kenneth Kelly Ryan

Son of James and Barbara Ryan. Born September 27, 1951. Married Pamela Diane Ashman, (December 24, 1951), on August 20, 1971.

They had two children.


Kurtis Kelly born March 3, 1974


Timothy Jason born June 20, 1977



Generation 8

Kathleen Patricia Ryan Johnson Garland

Daughter of James and Barbara Ryan. Born April 5, 1953. Married Larry A. Johnson on June 10, 1972. Later divorced in 1982.

Kathy and Larry had two children.


Heather Dawn born December 3, 1973


Heide Nichole born February 17, 1976


Kathy married Rusty Garland born November 9, 1948. They married on August 24, 1983.314



Generation 8

Mary Lynette Ryan McDonald

Daughter of James and Barbara Ryan. Born April 14, 1955. Married Richard315 Lee McDonald, (May 26, 1954), on July 7, 1978.

They had four children.


Hannah Lyn born December 19, 1981


Kelvin born June 23, 1983


Kyle born October 12, 1985


Ellie born July 21, 1988



Generation 8

Tammie Lee Ryan Adreon

Daughter of James and Barbara Ryan. Born July 30, 1958. Married Gary L. Adreon, (October 16, 1957), on August 6, 1975. As of 2003 Tammie and Gary were living in Pleasantville, Iowa.

They have two children.


Lucas Ray born April 6, 1980


Sarah Jo born September 15, 1983



Generation 7

Roselyn Darlene Ryan Friesen

Daughter of Myra and Calvin Ryan. Born April 11, 1927. Married Gerhard K. Friesen, (May 24, 1923). They were married on

Both Roselyn and Gerhard are graduates of Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska.

As of 2003 they resided in Windom, Minnesota. The couple worked with the radio broadcast, "Back to the Bible", as regional representatives. This job allowed them many travel opportunities. Gerhard also owned and operated an H&R Block tax office in Windom.316

They had four children.


Linnea Rose born February 6, 1950


Lavonne Marie born January 5, 1951

(Married Ryan Pelsy born December 30, 1947. Lavonne graduated from Mankato State University and of Indiana State University. She has a doctorial degree in Education Psychology. She is an educational psychologist. In 1983 Lavonne taught Psychology in a West Lafayette, Indiana school. Ryan graduated from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana.317)


Arlyn Gerhard born January 1, 1954

(He is a graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.)


Dale Alan born June 10, 1959

(In 1983 Dale worked on a ranch in Wyoming. He attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska and is a graduate of the Federal Aviation Administration Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as well as Cheyenne Aero Tech in Cheyenne, Wyoming.)



Generation 8

Linnea Rose Friesen Miller

Daughter of Roselyn and Gerhard Friesen. Born February 6, 1950. Married Gary Charles Miller, (January 28, 1944).

Linnea is a graduate of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. She also attended Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. She is a weaver and sells her products at the Illinois State Fair.

Gary is a farmer and serves as a pastor.318

The couple had four children.


Lee Richard born January 25, 1975


Ross Gary born June 27, 1976


Damon John born January 26, 1979


Kathryn Luinea born April 8, 1981




Generation 7

Georgia May Ryan Peterson

Daughter of Myra and Calvin Ryan. Born December 1, 1928. Married Gordon Peterson born on July 17, 1923. They married on March 12, 1971.

Gordon had three children from an earlier marriage319.


Marilyn born April 17, 1952


Bruce born February 2, 1954

(Married Laurie born March 3, 1953. They had 3 children. Ben born September 7, 1981. Joel born July 26, 1985. Dan born May 9, 1986320)


Lynette born May 17, 1962

(Married Mark Mullony born April 30, 1953. They married February 6, 1982. They had 3 children. Erin born December 25, 1982. Mark born January 29, 1985. Kelly born May 9, 1988.)




Generation 6

Georgia Etta Garber Ridgway

Daughter of Lewis and Mary Garber. Born February 22, 1899 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died September 17, 1971 in Leon. Married Ralph Swope Ridgway321 born June 9, 1894 and died December 25, 1993 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. They were married on February 22, 1922.

Ralph’s parents are Jesse Patterson Ridgway and Martha Ellen Swope Ridgway.

Georgia and Ralph are buried in the Leon Cemetery in Leon, Iowa.

In addition to the two children born to them, Ralph had a daughter from a former marriage. The children are:


Mildred Cleone born January 23, 1918

(Georgia's stepdaughter.)


Mary Virginia born February 1, 1927


Richard Ralph born November 12, 1928



Generation 7

Mildred Cleone Ridgway Bryngelson

Daughter of Georgia and Ralph Ridgway. Born January 23, 1918. Mildred married Clifford F. Bryngelson322, born July 12, 1912 in South Dakota323 and died January 11, 1986 in Rochester, Minnesota.324 They married September 1941 in Revilla, South Dakota.

It is known that the family lived in Inglewood, California and Wichita, Kansas.

Clifford’s parents are Blum and Martha (born circa 1876) Bryngelson. Both of his parents were born in Iowa. He is buried in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.

They had four children.


Clifford Dwayne born March 22, 1942

(Born in Iglewood, California. Married Connie Mae Schueler born October 20, 1939. They married in 1969. Connie’s parents are Walter and Doris Schueler.)325


Kenneth Ralph born July 8, 1943


Donna Jean born September 14, 1945


Richard Ray born December 29, 1949



Generation 8

Kenneth Ralph Bryngelson

Son of Mildred and Clifford Bryngelson. Born July 8, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. Married Janet Irvine born in Marshalltown, Iowa.

They have a daughter.


Kendra Kea born May 7, 1965


Ken later married Renee Johnson Nelson born May 6, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. They married on September 6, 1973. Renee’s parents are Raymond and Henrietta Johnson. Renee had two children from a previous marriage who were adopted by Kenneth. Additionally they had a child together.

Their children are:


Richard Anton Nelson Bryngelson born February 7, 1965


Wesley Raymond Nelson Bryngelson born July 14, 1968


Ryan Andrew born February 22, 1978



Generation 9

Kendra Kea Bryngelson Apple

Daughter of Kenneth and Janet Bryngelson. Born May 7, 1965326 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Married David Apple born in Lubbock, Texas. They married in 1987.

They have two children.


Michael David born August 8, 1990


Aubrie Katherine born February 16, 1993



Generation 9

Richard Anton Nelson Bryngelson

Son of Kenneth and Janet Bryngelson. Born February 7, 1967. Married Valorie Shinnow born in Marshalltown, Iowa. They married in 1989.

They had a son.


Nathan Lane born April 16, 1993





Generation 8

Donna Jean Bryngelson Hagan

Daughter of Mildred and Clifford Bryngelson. Born September 14, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas. Married Ernest Palmer Hagan born August 2, 1944 in Ft. Scott, Kansas. They married in 1979.

Their daughter is:


Kimberly Jean born March 30, 1980




Generation 8

Richard Ray Bryngelson

Son of Mildred and Clifford Bryngelson. Born December 29, 1949 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Married Sharon Grandstaff and later divorced. In 1980 he married Teresa Lynn Howell Larson. Teresa had three children from a previous marriage. Her parents are Perry and Codean Howell.

Teresa’s children are:


Adam Larson born February 7, 1976

(Born in Cedar Falls, Iowa.)


Timothy Larson born July 26, 1977

(Born in Marshalltown, Iowa.)


Maria Larson born August 10, 1978

(Born in Charlse City, Iowa.)


Richard and Teresa had two children.


Jesse Ray born December 6, 1980

(Born in Marshalltown, Iowa.)


Kristopher Ross born June 23, 1983




Generation 7

Mary Virginia Ridgway Beers

Daughter of Georgia and Ralph Ridgway. Born February 1, 1927. Married Don Beers born November 28, 1926. on September 14, 1951. Mary graduated from Leon High School in 1945 and taught rural school for seven years.

Don’s parents are Willie Homer Beers327 and Martha Brammer Beers born April 6, 1900 and died October 1979 in Leon, Iowa328. Don graduated from Leon High School in 1945 and served in the US Army from 1951 until 1953. He was an MP at Arlington, Virginia. He is a farmer south of Van Wert, Iowa. = Learn more about the history of Van Wert, Iowa.

Their five children are:329


Diane Kay born October 25, 1953


David Don born December 31, 1955

(Born in Leon, IA. Graduated from Central Decatur in 1974. Graduated from Southwestern Community College at Creston, IA where studied Drafting. As of 1993 he farmed with his father south of Van Wert, IA.)


Lori Jean born February 26, 1960

(Born in Leon, IA. Graduated Central Decatur in 1979. Married Randy Jones on September 9, 1989. Randy graduated from Central Decatur in 1977. He was employed by Crestline from 1977 until at least 1993.)


Kelly Wayne born October 28, 1961

(Born in Leon, IA. Graduated Central Decatur in 1980 and earned a BA from Northeast Missouri State University. In 1986 he received an MA and in 1990 his Ph.D. in Animal Physiology both from Arkansas State University at Fayetteville, Arkansas.)


Kyle Frances born March 19, 1966

(Born in Leon, IA. Married Denise Beth Ladwig born February 1, 1966. They married March 18, 1989 in Ottumwa, IA. Denise’ parents are Dennis Ladwig and Beth Burger Underwood. Kyle graduated Central Decatur in 1984. He received his BA in Education from Northeast Missouri State University in 1988. Denise and Kyle later divorced. On June 12, 1993 Kyle remarried to Vicki Douglas Morena, born June 11, 1963. She had 2 children from an earlier marriage. They are: Jessica Morena, born August 27, 1986 and Zachery Morena, born May 11, 1988.)



Generation 8

Diane Kay Beers Wooderson

Daughter of Mary and Don Beers. Born October 25, 1953. Married Mark Irvin Wooderson born June 20, 1953. They married March 21, 1973 at the Methodist Church in Van Wert, Iowa. Diane graduated from Leon High School in 1972 and attended Ouacheta University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas for 2 years. As of 1993 they resided in Cedar Falls, Iowa330.

Mark’s parents are Richard I. Wooderson born March 23, 1920 and died September 6, 1995 in Leon, Iowa331 and Ruth Maxine Clark Wooderson. Mark graduated from Central Decatur of Leon, Iowa in 1971. He graduated from Ouacheta University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with a BA in Business Administration. As of 1993 he was employed by Oster.

Their two children are:


Angela Kay born October 20, 1973


Kevin Oliver born October 15, 1976



Generation 7

Richard Ralph Ridgway

Son of Georgia and Ralph Ridgway. Born November 12, 1928 in Leon, Iowa. Married Marilyn Ruth Rohde born July 15, 1931 in Leon, Iowa. They married on September 23, 1962. Richard graduated from Leon High School in 1946 and attended Iowa State College from 1948 to 1950. He joined the US Army March 1, 1951 and was discharged March 1, 1953 after serving 16 months in Germany. He has been a farmer near Leon since his return.

Ruth’s father was Roy Rohde born March 16, 1906 and died January 1985 in Leon332. Her mother was Elva F. Rauch Rohde born October 7, 1911 and died June 1, 2000 also in Leon333. Marilyn graduated from Leon High School in 1949. She was employed by Mid States Utility and Grand River Mutual Telephone Company from 1950 to 1955. From 1955 to 1962 she worked for the Decatur County State Bank.334

Their two children are:


Shari Lynn born February 22, 1964

(Born in Leon, IA. Graduated from Central Decatur Community Schools in Leon, IA. Attended Des Moines Community College from 1982 until 1983. She is a surgical technician. She was employed by People’s Drug in Ankney, IA from 1983 until 1986. She worked for Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines from 1986 at least until 1993 as an Operating Room Technician. On October 17, 1992 she married Thomas Vance Jacobs, Jr. born April 29, 1965. As of 1993 they were living in Des Moines335.)


Daniel Richard born November 29, 1965

(Born in Leon, IA. Graduated 1984 from Central Decatur Community School in Leon. Attended Cillicothe Area Vocational Technical School from 1984 until 1985. He was employed at White Motors Company in Lamoni, IA from 1985 through at least 1993 when he was the manager of that body shop. On September 19, 1992 he married Michelle Lynn Waugh, born June 6, 1970. As of 1993 they were living on a farm near Van Wert.336)




Generation 6

Mabel Josephine Garber Dale

Daughter of Lewis and Mary Garber. Born November 20, 1900 in Iowa and died October 20, 1990 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California337 of a heart attack. She married John Roy Dale born February 21, 1893 in Iowa and died April 24, 1929338. They married May 14, 1919 in Darlington, Missouri.339

Josephine attended Pleasant View School for eight years and graduated from Leon High School in 1919. She taught rural school for one year before enlisting in W.A.A.C. in November of 1942. The first member of WAAC from Decatur County, Iowa, she was enlisted when it officially became a part of the US Army as WAC. When she was discharged she held the rank of Sergeant.

Upon leaving the Army she moved to Santa Barbara, California and took a job as a nurse. Eventually moved to Long Beach where she lived until her death in 1990.

John is buried in the Leon Cemetery. Mabel is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA. Plot #27 0 797.340

Josephine and John had one child..


Edward Ellsworth born October 10, 1920 died December 12, 1974



Generation 7

Edward Ellsworth Dale

Son of Mabel and John Dale. Born October 10, 1920 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died December 12, 1974 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California341. Married Eunice Nora Stimson born April 15, 1924. They married on April 26, 1945 in New York, New York.

Ellsworth attended Pleasant View School for eight year and graduated from Leon High School in 1937. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1938. He was stationed in Puerto Rico for 13 months. He attended the V-12 program for two years at Dartmouth, New Hampshire. From there he attended Columbia University in New York for midshipman school. Afterward he was commissioned as an Ensign. He was then stationed in Japan.

In 1949 Ellsworth graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Moving to Washington DC he took a job with REA where he was employed until 1954. He worked as a Senior Research Engineer in California & for 9 months in Cape Canaveral, Florida before returning to Long Beach to work for North American Aviation in Downey, California.

Eunice worked as a telegraph operator for Western Union when the couple met. As of 1993 she was a member of the Community Grace Brethren Church in Downey, California.342

Their three children are:


Linda Mae born October 21, 1946


Edward Roy born August 29,1954


Bonnie Jo born September 16, 1960



Generation 8

Linda Mae Dale Tenney

Daughter of Edward and Eunice Dale. Born October 21, 1946. Married Stanley Preston Tenney born January 28, 1947. They married on November 21, 1964 in Long Beach, California.

As of 1993 they were living in Belgrade, Montana. Linda was working for the US Postal System and Stan was a detective with the Bozeman Police Department. Stan is a graduate of the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia (April 1988.)

The couple were involved with the youth at their church., Belgrade Baptist Church.343

They had three children.


Stanley Scott born May 19, 1965

(Born in Lakewood, California. Married Maryne Kimberly Minter on April 25, 1987. The couple met at Le Tourneau University in Texas and were married on graduation day. As of 1993 they were living in Bozeman, Montana. Scott was a Highway patrolman there.)


Heather Rae born November 22, 1971

(Born in Bozeman, Montana. Graduated from Belgrade High School in Belgrade, Montana on May 23, 1989. She did missions work in Zambia.)


Gregory Edward born July 2, 1974

(Born in Bozeman, Montana.)



Generation 8

Edward Roy Dale

Son of Edward and Eunice Dale. Born August 29, 1954 in Long Beach, California. Married Annette Shideler born October 4, 1953. They married on January 18, 1975 in Lakewood, California. He served 3 years in the US Air Force stationed in London, England. In 1982 he earned his Doctorate at Rosemead School of Psychology in La Mirada, California.

In 1993 he was working as a Psychologist in Omaha, Nebraska. The family lived in nearby Adams, Nebraska.

They had three children.


Daniel Roy born April 2, 1978

(Born in the United Kingdom.)


Edward James born July 13, 1979

(Born in the United Kingdom.)


Andrew Jeffery born August 29, 1983

(Born in Anaheim, California.)



Generation 8

Bonnie Jo Dale

Daughter of Edward and Eunice Dale. Born September 16, 1960 in Long Beach, California. Graduated from Long Beach City College in 1982.

She has a son. No additional information is available.


Ryan Christopher September 28, 1987

(Born in Torrance, California.)




Generation 5

John Fair Garber

Son of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born February 13, 1860 in Leon, Iowa and died December 22, 1940 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa of a cerebral embolism. Married Nancy Rosetta Katherine McClure, born January 14, 1860 in Sullivan County, Indiana and died November 30, 1954 in Leon. They were married on February 20, 1881.

John was a member of the Franklin Church of the Brethren for many years. He helped establish the Crown Chapel Brethren Church near Leon, Iowa as well as the Leon Brethren Church where he maintained his membership until his death in 1940. He was an ordained Elder and preached in many places.

John’s occupation was that of a farmer. He also enjoyed composing music and poetry. He deeply loved both his church and the Lord.

Nancy’s parents were Edward Levi and Elizabeth Hane McClure. With her husband she was a charter member of the Crown Chapel Church. Nancy loved flowers, handiwork, gardening, reading and company. She spent her last seventeen years in the home of her daughter, Wilma, but died at her son, Ed’s house. Both John and Nancy are buried in the Leon Cemetery.

They had seven children.


Unnamed twins died at birth


Samuel Edward born August 2, 1883 unknown


Frank Wilmer born August 26, 1885 July 1978


Jessie Frances born February 28, 1887 died November 1, 1898344

(The manuscript says she lost her hearing due to “Catarrh”. This was a term used to refer to conditions of inflamed tissues, which produced a discharge, such as bronchitis. In this case it may be assumed a severe ear infection resulted in her loss of hearing. At 10 years old she went to Glenwood, Iowa for school. About a year later she contracted Diphtheria and succumbed to it.345 She is buried in the Glenwood Cemetery.346 Bonus Material: Obit.)


Wilma Elizabeth born September 4, 1893 April 1974347

(Born near Leon, Iowa and died in North English, Iowa County, Iowa. Twin sister of Wilfred. Married John Ross Myers born August 28, 1894 near North English, Iowa and died September 16, 1953 in North English. They married on October 4, 1932. Wilma graduated from Leon High School in 1914. Wilma was a schoolteacher and in 1923 she was teaching at Center Public School in Decatur County, Iowa.348 After their marriage the couple moved to Iowa County. They were members of the Brethren church near North English, Iowa. Wilma enjoyed her Bible study, piano, gardening and church work. John was a hog farmer. He, too loved his church and the service he gave to it. John’s parents were Rev. John A. and Nancy V. Myers.349 Both Wilma and John are buried in the North English Cemetery in Iowa.)


Wilfred Dolph born September 4, 1893 died October 15, 1918350

(Born near Leon, Iowa. Twin brother of Wilma. Graduated from Leon High School in 1914. He farmed on his father’s farm until he was drafted into the Army Medical Corps in 1918. Shortly afterward he contracted Spanish Influenza and succumbed to it on October 15, 1918 at Camp Sheridan, Alabama. He is buried in the Franklin Cemetery near Leon, Iowa. Wilfred was also an inventor. During his time between High School and his Draft he patented a self-cleaning currycomb351 and had other patents pending.)352 Wilfred’s tombstone.



Generation 6

Samuel Edward Garber


Son of John and Nancy Garber. Born August 2, 1883 in Union County, Iowa. Known to friends and family as “Ed”. He married Bertha Adessa Howell born July 27, 1882 and died February 23, 1955. They married on September 3, 1905.

He attended Leon High School in Leon, Iowa and taught school for six years. He attended Illinois School of Photography and opened a studio in Leon.

Bertha’s parents are James and Frankie Howell. Ed and Bertha were members of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is buried in the Leon Cemetery in Leon, Iowa.

Their daughter is:


Jessie Thelma born October 23, 1907


Samuel, Bretha, and Jessie circa 1921


Ed remarried after the death of Bertha in 1955. He married Carita Rose Box born February 10, 1890 in Floris, Iowa and died April 1972 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa353. They married in 1955. Carita’s parents are Charles Franklin and Lora Box. She graduated from Eldon High School. In 1908 she moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended Cedar Rapids Business College. She later worked as a stenographer and bookkeeper until moving to Long Beach, California. She stayed there until 1955 when she married Ed. Together with her husband she was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.


The following letter was written by Samuel Edward to his mother Nancy on her 60th birthday and was published in the Decatur County Journal-Iowa.


Thursday, February 5, l920


Cheyenne, Wyo., January 9, l920.


Dear Mother:


You are rounding out your three score years. Years of duty well done. Years of unselfish living for others. Years of blessed devotion to right.

We have not always; we have never given you the appreciation you have deserved, but I could not let this, your sixtieth birthday, pass without telling you a little of how we love you.

As we grow older, we learn more of what it is to have had long years of experience and to have used them so as to make one nobler and better. You are advancing to that time in life when all should be calm and serene and beautiful, a grand retrospect of a pure life. The golden age of life. I am thankful to have had such a mother. I can sympathize with those who are so unfortunate as to be deprived of that blessing.

This, dear Mother, is the first letter I have ever written expressly to you, but your birthday has not passed for a good many years, but I resolved to write you a special letter. My wish for you is that life for you may be as the quiet waters of a beautiful haven to a ship after it has crossed a stormy, tempestuous ocean, a sweet, contented, restful, happy experience.

--S.E. GARBER.



Generation 7

Jessie Thelma Garber Lynn

Daughter of Samuel and Bertha Garber. Born October 23, 1907 in Leon, Iowa and died December 11, 2000 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota354. Married John C. Lynn born October 9, 1908 and died June 25, 1985 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota355. They were married on January 8, 1926.

When they lived in Fairfield, Iowa they were members of the first Methodist Church. Later they moved to Winona, MN where they joined the Nazarene Church of Winona.

Jessie’s hobbies included crocheting and handiwork.

They had one child.


Betty Lou born June 4, 1928



Generation 8

Betty Lou Lynn Scott Emmons

Daughter of Jessie and John Lynn. Born June 4, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Married Wayne H. Scott on January 8, 1946.

Betty graduated from Fairfield High School in 1944 with honors. She attended Parsons College before meeting and marrying Wayne. The couple lived in Fairfield and were members of the First Methodist Church.

The couple had two children.


Kevin Howell born June 18, 1951


Lynn Karen born March 28, 1954


Betty and Wayne later divorced. On December 7, 1974 Betty married William H. Emmons born June 28, 1916 in Minnesota and died January 12, 1995 in Alamo, Texas.356 The couple became “snowbirds” during their retirement years, spending winters in Alamo, Texas and summers in Winona, Minnesota.



Generation 9

Kevin Howell Scott

Son of Betty Lou and Wayne Scott. Born June 18, 1951 in Fairfield, Iowa. Married Christine Ann Sicord on October 7, 1972. They raised their family in Concordia, Kansas. They were divorced in 1998.

They have three children.


Debra Christine born December 1, 1972


Linda Marie born August 26, 1979

(Born in LaCrosse, WI.)


Candice Lynn born May 17, 1981

(Born in LaCrosse, WI.)


In 1998 Kevin decided to move back home to Fairfield. In 2000 Kevin married ____ ____.



Generation 10

Debra Christine Scott Huff

Daughter of Kevin and Christine Scott. Born December 1, 1972 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Married Jeremy Huff 1992 in Concordia, Kansas.

They have two children.


Lane Michael born


Lacy Christine born



Generation 9

Lynn Karen Scott Bjornson

Daughter of Betty Lou and Wayne Scott. Born March 28, 1954 in Fairfield, Iowa. Married Daniel Wayne Bjornson on September 7, 1974.

They have two children.


Brandon Jay born August 26, 1976


Griffin Scott born December 21, 1979




Generation 6

Frank Wilmer Garber


Son of John and Nancy Garber. Born August 26, 1885 in Union County, Iowa and died July 1978 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming357. Married Grace H. Merrill born circa 1889 in Illinois and died April 25, 1948. They married on March 4, 1906.

Frank’s family moved back to Decatur County, Iowa when he was just two years old. He was a graduate of Leon High School. At nine years of age he joined Crown Chapel Brethren Church, a membership he held the rest of his life. Frank worked as a farmer in Decatur County, Iowa.358 Later he move to Wyoming.

Frank was the founder and pastor of the Cheyenne Brethren Church from August 1945 until March 1963. He was ordained October 7, 1945. He also worked several years as a salesman, retiring in 1948. After his retirement he went into full-time ministry.


Decatur County Journal

March 8, l906


Married at the residence of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. J.H. MERRILL, in Franklin Township, last Sunday at high noon, MR. F.W. GARBER and MISS GRACE MERRILL, Rev. J.F. St. Clair, of Des Moines, officiating. A number of relatives and near neighbors of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony after which all were invited to the dining room where a bountiful repast had been prepared. To say that the dinner was superb, would be putting it mildly and to say that the guests knew how to do justice to such a dinner would be no joke.

The contracting parties were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. A reception was given the young couple at the home of the groom's parents, MR. and MRS. J.F. GARBER, Monday and by the surrounding community Monday evening. A general good time was enjoyed by all.

These young people have a large circle of acquaintances, having grown from childhood in this vicinity. The young couple will go to housekeeping on what is known as the McClure farm, near Crown, where they will be at home to their friends. A host of friends wish them a long, prosperous and happy life.”


Frank and Grace had five children.


Osa B. born February 22, 1906 died March 8, 1994


Francis Oliver born March 19, 1908 died March 12, 1999


Florence Irene born August 26, 1909 died December 16, 2001


Lelah Viola Wyoma born January 5, 1911 died January 1986


Donald Walter born December 15, 1914 died November 4, 2002


After the death of his wife, Grace, Frank remarried to Helen Bowman Gassett359 born February 13, 1888 and died February 15, 1992 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. They married on January 7, 1951. Frank and Helen had known each other in high school.

Frank’s hobbies included his church work, hunting, and fishing.360



Generation 7

Osa B. Garber

Son of Frank and Grace Garber. Born February 22, 1906 and died March 8, 1994 in Yuma, Arizona361. Married Dorothy Nickols in March of 1932. It is know Osa lived in Wyoming for at least a portion of his life.

They had five children.


Warren Edward born April 7, 1933


Jo Ann Wyoma born September 8, 1934


John Francis born April 21, 1936


Lucian Oliver born July 15, 1937


Phyllis Kay September 29, 1940

(Married Ray Horton on June 2, 1963.)



Generation 8

Warren Edward Garber

Son of Osa and Dorothy Garber. Born April 7, 1933. Married Leah Rae Tracy, (February 25, 1938), on May 30, 1958.

Their five children are:


Tammy K. born June 2, 1959


Thomas362 O. born November 10, 1960


John R. born September 11, 1962


Jay E. born September 15, 1965


Ronald D. born October 25, 1966



Generation 9

Thomas O. Garber

Son of Warren and Leah Garber. Born November 10, 1960. Married Dawn Ommersnan363 on May 30, 1980. Their son is:


Scott Thomas born November 29, 1980



Generation 8

Jo Ann Wyoma Garber Henderson

Daughter of Osa and Dorothy Garber. Born September 8, 1934. Married Harold Henderson in June of 1958. The couple had a son.


Donald Paul born December 1962



Generation 8

John Francis Garber

Son of Osa and Dorothy Garber. Born April 21,1936. Married Sylvia Schelling, (October 16, 1941), on June 17, 1956. Their three children are:


Tonya Lee born December 25, 1956


Carol Ann born November 8, 1958


Johnna born January 14, 1965



Generation 9

Tonya Lee Garber Mathis

Daughter of John and Sylvia Garber. Born December 25, 1956. Married Terry Mathis in August of 1979.

Their children are:


Daniel364 born 1975


Adam born September 20, 1980




Generation 8

Lucian Oliver365 Garber

Son of Osa and Dorothy Garber. Born July 15, 1937. Married Jeanne Clark on June 5, 1958. Their four children are:


Jeffery366 born December 6, 1962


Malisa born 1966


Lori Ann born 1968


Shelly born June 17, 1979



Generation 7

Francis O. Garber

Son of Frank and Grace Garber. Born March 19, 1908 and died March 12, 1999367 in Yuma, Arizona. Married Edith Meryle Horney born December 26, 1912. They married on February 22, 1933. Francis worked as a railroad section foreman in Windsor, Colorado. The couple retired to Yuma, Arizona.

They had three children.


Donald Wilfred born April 4, 1935


Juanita Elaine born August 21, 1938


Francis Ellsworth September 12, 1942



Generation 8

Donald Wilfred Garber

Son of Francis and Edith Garber. Born April 4, 1935. Married Peggy C. Anderson born July 24, 1930. They married on February 14, 1954. As of 1993 they were living in Yuma, Arizona.368

They had four children.


Steven Don born July 23, 1955


Randall Scott born January 9, 1958


Kristy born December 16, 1959

(Married Leo Boles and later divorced. The couple had a son born circa 1986 no other information is known.)


Lesly born December 13, 1967



Generation 9

Lesly Garber Parry

Daughter of Donald and Peggy Garber. Born December 13, 1967. Married Ron Parry. They had a son.


Dustin Alan born February 17, 1989




Generation 8

Juanita Elaine Garber Kirby

Daughter of Francis and Edith Garber. Born August 21, 1938. Married Charles William Kirby born September 13, 1929. They were married on August 5, 1956. Her husband is known to friends and family simply as Bill. Bill is an accountant.

The couple has three children.


Linda Lee born

(Linda married Phillip Myers born September 21, 1946.)369


Donald George born

(Married Caston ____.)370


Carol born



Generation 9

Carol Kirby Decker

Daughter of Juanita and Bill Kirby. Birth date unknown. Married Jim Decker born April 1, 1956.371 They have three children.


Jacob Ryan born January 5, 1983


Jennifer Elizabeth born December 31, 1985


Bryan Patrick born February 1, 1988




Generation 8

Francis Elsworth Garber

Son of Francis and Edith Garber. Born September 12, 1942. Married Susan Abbott and later divorced. They had two children.


Cheryl born September 22, 1964


Craig born April 8, 1967


Francis remarried to Lee Boness. As of 1993 they were residing in Plano, Texas. They have a daughter.


Michelle born March 24, 1979



Generation 9

Cheryl Garber Shultz

Daughter of Francis and Susan Garber. Born September 22, 1964. Married Perry Shultz. They have two daughters.


Brandi born


Brittany born




Generation 7

Florence Irene Garber White

Daughter of Frank and Grace Garber. Born April 26, 1909 in Decatur County, Iowa and died December 16, 2001 at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Married Joseph Kenneth White born December 26, 1907 and died February 8, 2001 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They were married on December 23, 1929.

Known to friends and family as Flossie she moved from Iowa to Cheyenne in 1936.



A Wonderful Memory – The Testimony of Flossie White”

When I was growing up, we went to Sunday School and church every time the doors were open. We also attended any revivals that were being held nearby. So, by the time I was about ten years old I had heard the gospel many times and knew I was lost. I used to pray and ask God to not let me die until I was saved.

Lost. Saved. Those were the terms they used then. There is no way a child could know what to do with those terms. It’s much better now when we say “a relationship with Jesus” or “take Him as your Savior.” Most children know they have done wrong things-that’s what God called ‘sin’ –and need to ask God to forgive them and make them His child.

I didn’t know I could do that, just tell God I knew I had sinned and ask Him to forgive me and make me His child.

Once when special meetings were being held at our church we all went, as usual. The first night I decided, “Tomorrow night I will go down in front and be saved.” Well, tomorrow night came and I wanted so much to do that, but my cousin-who lived away-was visiting my grandmother, and there they were, sitting in the next row. I just couldn’t make myself walk down that aisle.

Oh, I was so miserable all the next day. That night, back at church, when they gave the invitation I said to Sis, ‘I will go if you will.” She said, “No-o-o.” So I started to the front of the church alone. I hadn’t gone far when she took hold of my hand and went with me. We both took Jesus as our Savior that night and Oh, as I went to school the next day, everything looked so brilliant, so beautiful: The grass was greener, the sun was brighter. That was about 80 years ago and the memory is still fresh in my mind-and I’m still amazed that God loves me. I know I have failed my Lord many times, but He has never failed me.



Dec. 18, 2001 Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.


Florence I. White.

1909-2001


Florence I. White, 92, of Cheyenne died Dec. 16 at United Medical Center-West.

She was born April 26, 1909, in Decatur County, Iowa, and had lived here since 1936.

Mrs. White was a homemaker and she worked for Opportunity School from 1956 to 1973.

She was a charter member of Cheyenne Brethren Church, where she was a deaconess for 50 years, a Sunday school teacher and a child evangelist.

Mrs. White is survived by sons, Virgil White, Samuel A. White and David J. White, all of Cheyenne, Kenneth J. White of Loveland, Colo., Leon O. White of Longmont, Colo., and Elbert F. White of Houston Texas; daughter, Roberta Rhodes of Harborcreek, Pa.; a brother, Walter Garber of California; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph White on Feb. 8, 2001; her parents, Frank and Grace Garber; two brothers, Osa Garber and Francis Garber; and a sister, Viola Cutwright.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cheyenne Brethren Church with the Rev. G. Emery Hurd officiating.

Interment will be in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth White, Jim White, Kelly White, Shannon White, Dennis White and Bill White.

Friends may contribute to Cheyenne Brethren Church.

Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.


Florence and Joseph had seven children.


Kenneth, Jr. born March 28, 1931


Roberta Louise born September 29, 1933


Leon Osa born November 19, 1936


Elbert Frank born September 13, 1939


David Joseph born September 9, 1943


Virgil Leland born January 24, 1946


Samuel Allen born June 16, 1950



Generation 8

Kenneth White Jr.

Son of Florence and Joseph White. Born March 28, 1931. Married Mabel Hunnell, (April 2, 1932).

Their six children are:


Dolly Collene born September 27, 1949


Iris Mabel born November 7, 1950


Cindy Florence born January 26, 1952


Kenton Scott born March 26, 1959

(Married Susan Baker, (July 2, 1955), on February 14, 1981.)


Shannon Neil born April 1, 1961


Dennis born July 15, 1963



Generation 9

Dolly Collene White Sweagy

Daughter of Kenneth and Mabel White. Born September 27, 1949. Married Arthur Sweagy, (June 2, 1944), on June 28, 1969. The couple had three children.


Jason Duane born December 1, 1970


Laurel Jean born April 28, 1972


Rebecca Collen born August 25, 1980



Generation 9

Iris Mabel White Hauch

Daughter of Kenneth and Mabel White. Born November 7, 1950. Married Lee Hauch, (October 24, 1941), on May 22, 1969. They had two children.


Eric Jeremy born October 12, 1970


Terry born March 28, 1972



Generation 9

Cindy Florence White Loader

Daughter of Kenneth and Mabel White. Born January 26, 1952. Married Mark Loader, (February 19, 1951), on April 3, 1972. Their two children are:


Tod born May 15, 1974


Shane born May 15, 1974

(Tod and Shane are twin brothers.)




Generation 8

Roberta Louise White Roads

Daughter of Florence and Joseph White. Born September 29, 1933. Married William F. Rhodes, (September 2, 1929), on August 18, 1951. They had three children.


Susan Irene born May 30, 1952


Kenneth William born November 14, 1955


Joan Charlene born April 2, 1958

(Married James Michael Lowle, born December 3, 1954.)



Generation 9

Susan Irene Roads Hess

Daughter of Roberta and William Roads. Born May 30, 1952. Married Elmer Hess, (May 6, 1951), on March 23, 1978. Their two children are:


David Matthew born May 10, 1979


Karis Anne born March 20, 1981



Generation 8

Leon Osa White

Son of Florence and Joseph White. Born November 17, 1936. Married Linda Jean Shultz, (May 18, 1940), on June 10, 1960. They had three children.


Michael John born August 29, 1957


Robert Douglas born October 15, 1958


James Edward born February 1, 1961



Generation 8

Elbert Frank White

Son of Florence and Joseph White. Born September 13, 1939. Married Patricia Clark, (August 23, 1943), on August 6, 1961. The couple had three children.


Jeanna Rae born March 9, 1963


Randall Joseph born May 24, 1965


Kenneth Patrick born May 26, 1968



Generation 8

David Joseph White

Son of Florence and Joseph White. Born September 9, 1943. Married Ruth Levis, (April 30, 1948), on June 1, 1968. They had two children.


Julie Ann born January 17, 1972


William David born July 24, 1975



Generation 8

Virgil Leland White

Son of Florence and Joseph White. Born January 24, 1946. Married Linda Cartman, (August 2, 1947), on August 3, 1969. Three children were born to them.


Kelly Dean born October 24, 1970


Wesley James born January 14, 1972


Annette Lynn born October 3, 1973



Generation 7

Lelah Viola Wyoma Garber Curtright

Daughter of Frank and Grace Garber. Born January 5, 1911 in Wyoming372 and died January 1986 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming373. She was known to friends and family as Viola. Married Albert Otis Curtright374 born March 2, 1911and died December 27, 1999 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. They married on June 14, 1930.

Albert was an ordained minister and an assistant pastor of the Brethren Church in Cheyenne. He was also employed by the Light and Power Company of Cheyenne.

They had five children.


Joyce Deloris born July 5, 1932 died December 17, 1998375


Janenne Irene born June 15, 1935


Patricia Rose born July 1, 1937 died August 21, 1937


Madeline Wyoma born March 19


Grace Delilah born February 9, 1946



Generation 8

Joyce Deloris Curtright Bouker Jackson

Daughter of Viola and Albert Curtright. Born July 5, 1932 and died December 17, 1998 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.376 Married Dewitt Clinton Bouker born December 15, 1911 and died March 1965 in New York.377 They married on June 16, 1951 and divorced in 1958. During their marriage they lived in Denver, Colorado.

They had four children.


Dewitt C., Jr. born July 5, 1952


Viola Louise born September 23, 1953

(Married on June 4, 1980. No other information available.)


Denice Charlette born June 20, 1955


John Otis born April 11, 1958


Joyce remarried to Charles Jackson , ( ? - December 29, 1964), in 1961. The couple had 3 children. They are:


Maureen Paula born September 24, 1962


Paula Lynn born November 14, 1963


Charles Stephen born July 17, 1965 died December 13, 1965



Generation 9

Denice Charlette Bouker Ivey

Daughter of Joyce and Dewitt Bouker. Born June 20, 1955. Married Rhett Ivey. Their child is:


Travis Rhett born August 13, 1978



Generation 8

Janenne Irene Curtright Thomas

Daughter of Viola and Albert Curtright. Born June 15, 1935. Married Billy Thomas on July 4, 1954. Billy served in the US Air Force.

The couple had five children.


Dale Ray born April 12, 1955


William Kenneth born March 16, 1956


Grayling Gene born December 11, 1962


Shannon Rose born April 14, 1972


Wyoma June born April 17, 1975



Generation 9

William Kenneth Thomas

Son of Janenne and Billy Thomas. Born March 16, 1956. Married Margaret Jones on July 5, 1975.

They had two children.


William Kenneth, II born September 12, 1976


Kerri Lynn born July 7, 1978




Generation 8

Madeline378 Wyoma Curtright Timmons

Daughter of Viola and Albert Curtright. March 9, ????. Married Marshall Ned Timmons on July 13, 1958.

Their three children are:


Sheldon Ned born June 13, 1959


Daniel Clay born April 29, 1961


Christopher Neil born 1962



Generation 9

Daniel Clay Timmons

Son of Madeline and Marshall Timmons. Born April 29, 1961. Married Bobbie Alene Norris in December of 1977.

Their daughter is:


April Lee Ann born February 17, 1979




Generation 8

Grace Delilah Curtright Greebaugh

Daughter of Viola and Albert Curtright. Born February 9, 1946. Married Richard Greebaugh on June 9, 1967.

They had three children.


Jeremy Scott born February 13, 1969


Jeruske Lynn born September 28, 1971


Joshua Mark born October 8, 1977




Generation 7

Donald Walter Garber

Son of Frank and Grace Garber. Born December 15, 1914 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died November 4, 2002 in Norco, California379. Married Mary Agnes Thurman born July 5, 1919 in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa and died April 14, 1991 in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.380 They married on February 20, 1936.

Known to friends and family as Walter. He attended Crown Rural School and Leon High School. He was a member of the First Brethren Church of Leon.

Mary’s parents were David and Minnie Thurman.381

Their three children are:


Merle Dean born October 8, 1939 Stillborn

(Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he is buried.)


Geneva Marie born May 18, 1941

(Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.)


Bonnie Rosetta born April 29, 1944



Generation 8

Geneva Marie Garber Silverman Bundrock

Daughter of Donald and Mary Garber. Born May 18, 1941 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Married Mr. Silverman on June 10, 1961 and later divorced.

They had six children. Information is only available for two of them.


Martin Harold born April 22, 1963


Deanna Machelle born November 28, 1966


Geneva remarried to Donald Bundrock on September 23, 1973.



Generation 8

Bonnie Rosetta Garber Morrison

Daughter of Donald and Mary Garber. Born April 29, 1944. Married Sherman Ray Morrison born August 2, 1944 in Lake Park, Arkansas. They married on September 16, 1965 in Lakewood, California.

Sherman’s parents are Hardy and Martha Morrison382.

Two children were born to them.


Allan Ray born June 22, 1968


Katherine Ann born November 27, 1969



Generation 9

Allan Ray Morrison

Son of Bonnie and Sherman Morrison. Born June 22, 1968. Married Lori Dee June Russell born February 15, 1968 in Norwalk, California. They were married September 12, 1987.

Lori Dee’s parents are Lora Lee Gerber and Daniel Russell.383

Allan and Lori Dee have three children.


Misty Ann born March 3, 1986


Tiffany Rae Ann born September 4, 1988


Unknown child



Generation 9

Katherine Ann Morrison Peters

Daughter of Bonnie and Sherman Morrison. Born November 27, 1969. Married Michael Allen Peters born October 30, 1968 in Orange, California.

Mike’s parents are Barbara and Warren Peters.

Katherine and Mike have one child but no further information is available.




Generation 5

Frank Angelo Garber

Son of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born May 8, 1865 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died November 26, 1964 at Frost Nursing Home in Leon, Iowa.384 Married Susan Emma Wolff born November 17, 1868 and died November 19, 1942385. Married on September 7, 1892. Susan was known to friends and family as Emma.


The Frank Angelo Garber Family 1917

Top Row: Samuel, Edith, Esther, George, Grace, and George Cone.

Bottom Row: Angie, Emma, Alice, Frank, and Elmer.


Frank was a graduate of Leon High School and taught in many of the rural schools of Decatur County. Upon his father’s passing he farmed his father’s land just north of Leon.

In 1917 Frank was elected to the Iowa State Legislature as a Democratic Party Representative. He served one 2-year term. In 1921 he became a lobbyist for the Farmer’s Union in Des Moines.

He was an ordained elder of the Church of the Brethren and was an active member in the Franklin Church and later in the Leon Brethren Church. He was well known for his love and service to the Lord.

Frank had a love of learning and studied many of the religions of the world. He was very well versed in politics at both the state and national levels. His interest in learning spanned many subjects including language. He even learned the language known as Esperanto. A utopian language designed to overcome cultural differences. It was first introduced in 1887 but never achieved its lofty goals.386

Frank compiled his own edition of the Garber Family genealogy which in 1959. He loved to tell stories about Decatur County several of which ended up in the newspaper. His love of poetry gave him a talent for writing it and he published a collection of his work in Prarie Heart-Beat. Frank loved to sing and in his later life he recorded several songs that were only recently discovered.

Bonus Materials: See and hear additional artifacts including his 1942 recordings!


Frank and Emma had nine children.


Grace Eula born March 1, 1894 died December 13, 1993


Mary Ruth born January 15, 1896 died October 25, 1897

(Died of diphtheria.) Little Ruth’s tombstone.


George Henry born April 15, 1898 died July 2, 1938


Esther Frances born May 27, 1900 died January 28, 1997

(Esther was born in Leon, IA and died in Shelocta, Armstrong County, PA.387 She graduated from Leon HS and went to Ashland College in Ashland, OH for 2 years. Before marrying, Esther taught school in the public schools. She also worked in the Hurst Bros. Department Store in Leon, IA. She married Samuel E. Dible born July 13, 1903 and died February 26, 1994 in Shelocta, Armstrong County, PA.388 They married on December 4, 1944.389 They lived near Shelocta, PA. They were members of the First Brethren Church of Kittanning, PA. She worked for Real Silk near Shelocta, PA.390 Esther and Sam never had any children. They were members of the First Brethren Church of Kittanning, PA. Sam suffered a stroke and afterward the both were cared for at a nursing home.)




Edith Lucille born June 24, 1902 died January 23, 1995


Elmer Lewis born June 24, 1902 died January 19, 2002

(Elmer and Edith are twins.)


Samuel Albaugh born April 7, 1904 died April 14, 1990


Alice Maude born May 2, 1912


Angie May born May 2, 1912

(Alice and Angie are twins.)


Mary Ruth and Grace Eula circa 1897 Angie May Garber


Frank remarried after the death of his wife, Susan, to Mary Wallace on October 14, 1947 in Logan, Kentucky.



Generation 6

Grace Eula Garber Cone

Daughter of Frank and Emma Garber. Born March 1 1894 in Leon, Iowa and died December 13, 1993 in Portis, Osborne County, Kansas.391 Married George Edward Cone born June 12, 1891 in Dunkerton, Iowa and died November 12, 1983 as a result of a fall down the basement stairs in Portis, Osborne County, Kansas.392 They were married September 28, 1916 in Ashland, Ohio.393 Grace attended Ashland College (now Ashland University) in Ashland, Ohio.


Their five children are:


Frank Augustus born December 23, 1918 died November 14, 1920

(Died as the result of an accident at home. He was killed in a fire, the result of a gas leak in the apartment where the family was living in Fort Scott, Kansas. He is buried in the Leon Cemetery in Leon, Iowa.)394


Paul James born April 13, 1921


Vernon Charles born November 1, 1922


George Eldwin born November 16, 1924 died October 24, 1973


Harold Frederick born April 3, 1933



Generation 7

Paul James Cone

Son of Grace and George Cone. Born April 13, 1921 in Fort Scott, Kansas. In August of 1942 he was drafted into the Army. He served in the 559th Coast Artillery. Working as a Dental Technician, he served in the Medical detachment. Stationed in The Netherlands and Belgium for much of his service he found himself just outside Berlin at the close of the war.395

He married Velma Louise Hammond born February 10, 1924 in Portis, Kansas. They married on August 6, 1950. As of 2003 they were living in Portis, Kansas.

They had two children.


Nancy Louise born June 18, 1956


Paul Ray born October 10, 1958



Generation 7

Vernon Charles Cone

Son of Grace and George Cone. Born November 1, 1922 at the Brethren Church parsonage in Dallas Center, Iowa. Vernon was the Valedictorian of his graduating class of Portis High School. He holds a BS degree in chemistry from Kent State University in Akron, Ohio.

Married Kitty Lou Watson born July 19, 1925. They married on July 18, 1943 in Akron, Ohio.

Vernon served in the Army during World War II. He was not involved in the fight but he served as a guard in Linberg, Germany at the end of the war.

Vernon worked for the BF Goodrich Company in Akron, Ohio. In 2004 Vernon was living in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their five children are:


Kathy Ann born April 3, 1948


Mary Beth born February 8, 1950


Susan Patricia born November 8, 1951


Sally Jean born September 7, 1956

(Married Jed Cooper Martin on June 27, 1980.)


Carol Elizabeth born March 12, 1961



Generation 8

Kathy Ann Cone Olcott Purivis

Daughter of Vernon and Kitty Cone. Born April 3, 1948. Married John396 Olcott, (December 5, 1947), on June 31, 1969 and divorced in 1978. The marriage produced two children.


Kelly born May 14, 1972


Jodie born December 28, 1975


Kathy remarried to Victor397 Purivis in July 1980. Their son is:


Michael born January 13, 1981



Generation 8

Mary Beth Cone Rasberry

Daughter of Vernon and Kitty Cone. Born February 8, 1950. Married John Thomas Rasberry, (June 25, 1949), on July 10, 1971. Two children were born them.


John398 Thomas, Jr. born September 17, 1978


Benjamin Cone born August 22, 1983



Generation 8

Susan Patricia Cone Underwood

Daughter of Vernon and Kitty Cone. Born November 8, 1951. Married Wayne Underwood, (October 17, 1949), on May 6, 1972. They had three children.


Brian born August 4, 1975


Mark Vernon born October 21, 1977


Carrie Elizabeth born November 7, 1981



Generation 7

George Eldwin Cone

Son of Grace and George Cone. Born November 16, 1924 in Dallas Center, Iowa and died October 22, 1973399. Graduating Valedictorian from Portis High School in 1942 he enrolled in Bryan University in Dayton, Tennessee. Soon after starting classes he was drafted into the Army Air Corps. He served with the 444th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing in India, China, and the Tinian Islands. After the war George returned to Bryan University where he completed his degree.

He also graduated from Grace Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana and attended Wycliffe Translators School in Norman, Oklahoma. For two summers he was on the teaching staff there as well.

Married Ruth Ann Adams born September 22, 1929. They married on June 21, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa. In the late 1950’s he served as a missionary in what was then French Equatorial Africa.

They had five children.


Kimberly Joe (male) born October 14, 1953

(Born in Warsaw, Indiana.)


Camille Sue born June 25, 1955

(Born in Lyon, France.)


Karise Ann born October 16, 1957

(Born in Bossembele, Africa.)


Calla Jean born April 24, 1965

(Now married. No information available.)


Kipling George born April 24, 1967

(Now married. Wife’s name may be Mary. No reliable information available.)



Generation 8

Kimberly Joe Cone

Son of George and Ruth Ann Cone. Born October 14, 1953. Married Janet Mae Loshbaugh, (April 30, 1953), on October 8, 1974. Their two children are:


Kima Joy born August 13, 1980


Jordan Ray born July 20, 1983



Generation 8

Camille Sue Cone Robbins

Daughter of George and Ruth Ann Cone. Born June 25, 1955. Married Larry Robbins, (October 6, 1953), on December 31, 1975.

They had two children.


Cara Jo born October 14, 1979


Caleb Frank born November 21, 1982



Generation 8

Karise Ann Cone Moore

Daughter of George and Ruth Ann Cone. Born October 16, 1957. Married Paul Randall Moore, (March 28, 1957), on June 3, 1978 and later divorced.

The couple had three children.


Leonard John born March 22, 1981


Lawrence Andrew born August 22, 1983


Male child name unknown



Generation 7

Harold Frederick Cone

Son of Grace and George Cone. Born April 3, 1933 in Milledgeville, Illinois. Graduated from Grace College. He was a Draftsman with Armstrong Engineering Company in Warsaw, Illinois. He served in the 31st Infantry Regiment with a tank company. He was stationed at Seoul, South Korea.

Married Lura Williams, (July 8, 1934), on July 5, 1953 in Warsaw, Indiana. In the late 1950’s Harold worked for Remington-Rand Corporation in the computer division. At that time the family lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today he is retired in Mason City, Iowa.

Their five children are:


Vicki Lynn born May 20, 1957


Cynthia Lee born November 13, 1960


Frederick Eldwin born July 8, 1963


Patricia Sue born May 20, 1965


Terri Kay born April 12, 1967




Generation 6

George Henry Garber

Son of Frank and Emma Garber. Born April 15, 1898 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died July 2, 1938 in Lanark, Iowa. Married Louise Stone, born June 26, 1902 in Huntington, Ohio and died July 19, 2002 in Wheaton, Illinois. They married on August 27, 1923. Both are buried at Leon Cemetery in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

A graduate of Ashland College, (now Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio), George taught history and coached in a high school. During the summers he worked in a cannery. On July 1, 1938 he went to work without his breakfast and while on a ladder stacking some boxes he passed out and fell, striking his head. He died on July 2.400



Louise was a registered nurse. She was working in food services for Wheaton College when she and George met.401

George and Louise had three children.


Marguerite Esther born July 4, 1925


Mary Louise born June 29, 1927


David Lee born September 22, 1936


The following is Louise’s obituary:



Generation 7

Marguerite Esther Garber McBride

Daughter of George Henry and Louise Garber. Born July 4, 1925. Married Ronald W. McBride, (June 8, 1925), on August 26, 1946 and divorced sometime after 1955. Ron was a minister and Marguerite was a nurse.

They had five children.


Thomas Garber born June 22, 1947


Margaret Kathleen born July 9, 1948


James Charles born July 28, 1949


Ellen Rebecca born June 5, 1952


Ronald John born October 14, 1955



Generation 8

Thomas Garber McBride

Son of Marquerite and Ronald McBride. Born June 22, 1947. Married Carol Speakeman, (June 8, ??), on August 26, 1968. Two children were born to them.


Terry Elizabeth born April 30, 1969


Noelle Erin born December 29, 1970



Generation 8

James Charles McBride

Son of Marquerite and Ronald McBride. Born July 28, 1949. Married Judith Ann Fishman on September 28, 1969. They had two children.


Molly born 1972


Jonah born 1979




Generation 7

Mary Louise Garber Dimas

Daughter of George and Louise Garber. Born June 24, 1927. Married John Dimas on December 21, 1950. Mary was a Doctor’s Assistant and John a Chef.402

Their seven children are:


Linda Marie born May 5, 1952 died May 9, 1981


John, Jr. born March 27, 1954


James Timothy born February 21, 1955


Jerald Allen born November 23, 1958

(Married Sandy Hemke on July 23, 1983.)


Lara Louise born May 15, 1962


Joseph Fidel born June 15, 1964


Jeffery George born October 4, 1965



Generation 8

Linda Marie Dimas Collins

Daughter of Mary and John Dimas. Born May 5, 1952 and died May 9, 1981 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.403 Married James Ray Collins born February 11, 1952. They married on November 23, 1971.

Linda was buried May 13, 1981 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.404

They had two children.


James Ray, Jr. born August 17, 1974


Matthew John born March 17, 1977



Generation 8

John Dimas Jr.

Son of Mary and John Dimas. Born March 27, 1954. Married Carol Ann Schramer born July 17, 1953. They were married on August 9, 1975.

Their daughter is:


Kristine born November 3, 1980



Generation 8

Lara Louise Dimas DeBois

Daughter of Mary and John Dimas. Born May 15, 1962. Married Wayne DeBois on January 19, 1982. Their son is:


Roger born February 21, 1983




Generation 7

David Lee Garber

Son of George and Louise Garber. Born September 22, 1936. Married Marie Rundle on April 6, 1958. David is a graduate of Wheaton College. As of 1993 he was a teacher having retired from the US Army.

Three children were born to them.


Elizabeth Lynn born January 15, 1960


Matthew George born March 5, 1962


Robyn Carolyn born June 15, 1963



Generation 6

Edith Lucille Garber Gingrich

Daughter of Frank and Emma Garber. Born June 24, 1902 in Leon, Iowa and died January 23, 1995 at Grace Village, Winona Lake, Indiana. Married Raymond Eugene Gingrich born April 22, 1905 and died March 30, 1995 at Grace Village, Winona Lake, Indiana. They were married on August 31, 1927 at the Brethren church in Leon, Iowa.

Raymond’s parents were Alice Freolte and Samuel Gingrich. Edith graduated from Leon HS and then from Ashland College405 in Ashland, Ohio. She did graduate work at Akron University. Edith and Raymond were educators. Edith taught at Springfield HS. Raymond held these degrees in Education: A.B., B.D., B.Th., Th.M., and Ph.D.406 He had been president of Cornus Hill Bible College and pastor of the Fairlawn Brethren Church in Fairlawn, Ohio. Raymond also taught at LaTournoue College and has written many biblical commentaries as a Grace Brethren minister and teacher.

Both Edith and Ray are buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens near Akron, Ohio.


Edith Gingrich Elmer Garber Sam Garber Angie Garber

October 24, 1971


Edith and Raymond had two children.


Raymond Eugene, Jr. born October 5, 1931 died January 8, 1972


Samuel Philip born May 19, 1940



Generation 7

Raymond Eugene Gingrich Jr.

Son of Edith and Raymond Gingrich. Born October 5, 1931 in Texas and died January 8, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada.407 Married Carol Joy Smith born in Dallas, Texas. The couple later divorced. Remarried to Dee Ann Franks, (Dee Ann has died: Date unknown.) Ray Jr. was an ophthalmologist. Ray held an A.B. from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, a B.D. from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, and is a graduate of Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio408. He also holds degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and Oxford, England. Ray was an ordained Brethren minister.

Raymond Jr. and Dee Ann had three children.


Raymond Scott born October 30, 1964

(Married Kim ____.)


David Bradley born February 12, 1966 died


Matthew Todd born August 15, 1970



Generation 7

Samuel Philip Gingrich

Son of Edith and Raymond Gingrich. Born May 19, 1940. Married Diane Roshovy and later divorced. Sam attended Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. Sam is a doctor of emergency medicine, he also is a psychologist although he is not in the practice.

The couple has a daughter.


Margaret Emily born May 12, 1967


Samuel remarried to Lorrainne Ellison on September 11, 1973 and later divorced.

Sam remarried but no details are known. Samuel is a doctor in the Hawaiian Islands and he raises horses as a hobby.



Generation 6


Elmer Lewis Garber

Son of Frank and Emma Garber. Born June 24, 1902409 in Leon, Iowa and died January 19, 2002 at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Married Florence Mabel Jones born April 5, 1906 in Elyria, Ohio and died December 14, 1993 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. They married on August 21, 1926 in Elyria, Ohio. Elmer grew up in Iowa and went to Ashland College, (now Ashland University), in Ashland, Ohio. There her met his wife and started his family. The couple moved to Akron, Ohio in 1945. Elmer founded Faith Tabernacle Four Square Church in Tallmadge, Ohio and was an ordained minister. Later he became a decorating contractor working in and around the Akron, Ohio area. His company E.L. Garber Painting and Decorating ran at least 5 full crews at it’s peak during the 1950s and 60s.

The couple spent their later lives as snowbirds between living in Akron, Ohio in the summers and Lakeland, Florida in the winters. Elmer continued to work steadily until 1988 and only slowed his pace until he retired completely following a debilitating stroke in November 1997. Florence died of a heart attack after years of heart problems. Elmer died of stomach ulcers after a short illness. They were a couple cherished by both friends and family for their deep spirituality, positive disposition and willingness to help anyone in any situation. Elmer was especially well known for his never-fading smile & the joyous music always flowing from his lips.

Both Elmer and Florence are buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens near Akron, Ohio.


My Praise Report” 1991 by Elmer L. Garber


I am glad I have a God who answers prayer. About five years ago I had a large black area on my back. It was larger than a silver dollar and fluid seeped from it. On my temple there was another black mole. I showed these to my sister, Edith, who has had many skin cancers removed from her body. She said that she was certain they were cancerous and encouraged me to see a doctor.

Well, I was reading the eleventh chapter of Mark's gospel where Jesus cursed the fig tree and He said, "Have faith in God" (Mark 11:23). We can have whatsoever we ask if we do not doubt. So, my wife, Florence and I knelt down by the coffee table and claimed the promise.

Afterward, we got our camera and took pictures of these moles. After two years of prayer and trusting God, the growth on my back came off. I showed it to my sister Edith. Recently the growth on my temple came off as well. The fig tree withered over night for Jesus because of his perfect faith. For me it took around five years of claiming the promise.

Today we have pictures to prove that God answers prayer.

Praise God!

Top: Regression of affected area on left shoulder blade

Bottom: Regression of affected area on right temple410


Florence and Elmer had three children.411


Lois Jean born January 24, 1928


Dale Lewis born December 27, 1934

(Married Barbara Laube in November 21, 1965 and divorced in 1970. Dale graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida where he majored in language.412 Dale is a musician and has lived in Southern California since the early 1970s.413)


Paul David born December 29, 1944


Bonus Materials: Click here to view a list of artifacts related to Elmer Garber.



Generation 7

Lois Jean Garber Siegenthaler


Daughter of Elmer and Florence Garber. Born January 24, 1928 in Amherst, Ohio. Married William Charles Siegenthaler born January 23, 1929.414 They married on July 8, 1950.

Jean was a stay at home Mom and spent 1995 until 2002 caring for her elderly father in her home. Jean is quite well known in the family for her wonderful cooking.

Bill worked as a decorating contractor in the Akron, Ohio area.415 He ran his business for four decades before retiring. He has been known to take a few jobs since that time.

Bill’s parents were Alta Dora Shaffroth (March 12, 1895 – December 1977 in Knoxville, Tennessee)416 and William F. Siegenthaler (June 3, 1893 – March 8, 1975 in Akron, Ohio).417



Their four children are:


Gregg Charles born October 21, 1951

(Born in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Married Roya Lynn Domdera, (May 16, 1952), on November 19, 1977 and divorced in 1989. Married to Carol Ann Lafeber, in Maui Hawaii on July 6, 1993. They divorced August 26, 2002. Gregg works as a salesman in Cleveland, OH and lives in Stow, OH.)


Teri Sue born June 22, 1959

(Born in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Married Warren G. Murphy, (October 15, 1958), in 1982 and divorced in 1987. Teri remarried John Stanley, (December 12, 1958), on December 6, 1987. They divorced in 2002. She lives in Akron, OH.)


Lori Ann born June 26, 1961

(Born in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.)


Jeffery Allen born October 15, 1963

(Born in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.)



Generation 7

Paul David Garber

Son of Elmer and Florence Garber. Born December 29, 1944 in Tallmadge, Ohio and grew up in Akron, Ohio. Married Carol Lynn Duckett, (June 28, 1946 in Akron, Ohio), on March 16, 1963 and divorced October 29, 1973. Paul was born in Tallmadge, Ohio and grew up in Akron, Ohio. He moved his family to Florida in September of 1969.

Three children were born to them. All born at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.418


Timothy David born October 10, 1963


Karin Lynn born April 24, 1966


Dennis Eugene born June 8, 1969


Paul remarried to Melody Ann Colen born July 23, 1948 in Milan, Indiana. They were married on November 1, 1973. Melody was born in Milan, Indiana and grew up as a missionary kid on Antigua in the Caribbean. Her parents are Harold Colen, (born March 6, 1923 and died September 1987 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,419) and Martha G. Colen, (born November 29, 1921 and died October 23, 1999 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.420) Melody is a medical secretary, however she is currently enjoying just staying home since all the kids have left home. Melody enjoys decorating her home, growing things in her garden, crafts of all kinds and making dolls.

Melody had two children from a previous marriage. Paul and Melody have a daughter of their own.


Regina Kay born June 10, 1968

(Regina's last name is Workman. She was born in Springfield, OH.)


Charles Leon born March 18, 1970

(Charles' last name is Workman.)


Kristy Georgiana born May 23, 1974

(Kristy was born in Lakeland, Polk County, FL.)


Paul has had an impressive career in the television industry. He has worked in radio, television, and satellite communications since 1963. He has managed radio and television stations and production facilities in Florida, Colorado, Indiana, and Belgium, France, and Germany. He was Vice President of Operations for @Contact in Denver, Colorado. Where he was responsible for their uplink center south of Denver. He designed and built the baseband facilities for DISH Network in Cheyenne Wyoming. He has worked in media ministries for the Assemblies of God in a missions capacity for International Correspondence Institute located in Brussels, Belgium and in local television ministries for First Assembly of God in Lakeland, Florida and University Church of God in Tampa, FL.

In 2004 he returned to Florida to accept a position as Assistant to the President for the Christian Television Network headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.

He enjoys bike riding, animals, and computer work. Paul keeps a family website located at www.garberfamily.com. His site contains many recent family photos.



Generation 8

Timothy David Garber

Son of Paul and Carol Garber. Born October 10, 1963 at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He married Nanci Lissa Feldman born February 16, 1967 in Bayshore, New York. They were married on November 11, 1988 at Countryside Christian Center in Clearwater, Florida.

Nanci’s parents are Steven Feldman, (born January 25, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York,) and Esther Friedman, (born September 24, 1943 in London, England.) Nanci moved with her family to the suburbs of Los Angeles, California shortly after her birth where she lived until 1980. At that time she moved with her father and stepmother, Valerie Jean Maxwell, (born March 3, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio,) to Seminole, Florida. Nanci graduated from Seminole High School in 1985 and attended St. Petersburg Junior College.

Nanci has held various office positions throughout her career. Upon the birth of their third child, Erin, Nanci decided to suspend her career and devote herself to the care and upbringing of their children. She is both full-time parent as well as full-time teacher; as she home schools their oldest child, Deven.

Tim moved with his family to central Florida in 1969. He graduated in 1982 from Leto A.P. High School in Tampa, Florida. He holds an A.A. from St. Petersburg Junior College and attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

Tim has worked in the television industry since 1978 where he ran camera for the television ministry of First Assembly of God in Lakeland, Florida. He has held a variety of jobs in various television facilities including a year working for the missionary video productions of International Correspondence Institute in Brussels, Belgium. He worked his way through college first while working for Christian television station, WCLF-TV in Clearwater, Florida and later for the independent station, WTOG-TV in St. Petersburg, Florida. In 1990 he began work with Telemation a high-end television production house in Clearwater. There he worked his way up until obtaining the position of Editor. In October of 1994, Tim accepted a position as Editor with Turner Broadcasting System in Atlanta, Georgia. As of 2004 Tim is a Senior Editor at Turner Entertainment Group. The family resides in Marietta, Georgia.

Tim’s hobbies include photo restoration, genealogy research, computers, hiking, and creating fun videos of his children.

They have three children.


Deven Lewis Franklin born December 15, 1993

(Born at Women’s Center, Seminole, Pinellas County, FL.)


Reece William Maxwell born November 9, 1999

(Born at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.)


Erin Ashland Lieselotte born June 10, 2001

(Born at Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.)



Generation 8

Karin Lynn Garber Smith Cason


Daughter of Paul and Carol Garber. Born April 24, 1966 at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Karin moved to Florida with her family in August 1969. She spent her childhood primarily in Winter Haven, Florida.

After graduating high school she married Carlton Lee Smith born May 4, 1960 in Winter Haven, Florida. They were married on November 17, 1984. Carl’s parents are William (Billy) Smith and Elizabeth F. Wood. Carl is an electrician.

Karin and Carl were divorced February 28, 2002.


Karin and Carl had two children.



Tiffany Lynn born November 25, 1985


Kayla Elizabeth born June 7, 1994

(Born at Winter Haven Regency Medical Center in Winter Haven, Polk County, FL.)


Karin remarried to Tommy Keith Cason, born February 23, 1960 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. They were married on April 6, 2002.

Karin works as a Mail Carrier for the US Postal System. Tom works for a mortgage broker and as a salesman for a local Winter Haven radio station.

Karin and Tom have a son. Tom also has two sons and a daughter from previous marriages. No information is available for Tom’s adult sons.




Tiffany Marie born January 15, 1994

(Born at Polk General Hospital in Bartow, Polk County, Florida. Tiffany Cason is Karin’s stepdaughter.)


Randall Cole born April 2, 2003

(Born in Winter Haven, Florida.)



Generation 9

Tiffany Lynn Smith Hickman


Daughter of Karin and Carl Smith. Born November 25, 1985 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. Tiffany grew up in Lake Wales, Florida.

Tiffany married Jesse Hickman born April 18, 1982. They were married October 2, 2004 in Lake Wales, Florida.



Tiffany and Jessie have a daughter.

Haley Elizabeth born July 20, 2004

(Born in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. 8lbs 7oz.)



Generation 8

Dennis Eugene Garber


Son of Paul and Carol Garber. Born June 8, 1969 at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He married Lisa Naymik born ????. They were married on November 7, 2004.

After moving to Florida with his family in August 1969, Dennis grew up in central Florida. He lived primarily in Winter Haven growing up and moved back to Akron in 1985. He attended the University of Akron before assuming ownership of E.L. Garber Painting and Decorating from his Grandfather, Elmer Garber in 1990. He operates the company now known as The Garber Edge Painting in the Akron area.



Lisa had a daughter from a previous relationship.


Crea CascadeNaymik-Krantz born April 9, 2000


Dennis and Lisa have a son.


Klae Mathison born October 12, 2005

(Born at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio.)


Generation 8

Regina Kay Workman Best Bush


Daughter of Melody Garber. Born June 10, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio. Regina moved with her family to Florida around 1971. She spent much of her youth in central Florida but moved with her family to Brussels, Belgium in 1982. She graduated high school while living in Belgium. The family return to the United States in 1987. Gina returned to Florida while her younger siblings and parents moved to Colorado.

In 1989 Gina married Joseph Best . They divorced in 1991.



They had one child.


Joseph, Jr. born November 29, 1988


Regina remarried to Andy Bush in 1994. The Bushes reside in Lakeland, Florida. Gina works for a local hospital. Gina and Andy have two children.


Austin born 1995


Alex born 2002



Generation 8

Charles Leon Workman

Son of Melody Garber. Born March 18, 1970 in Kettering, Ohio. Chuck moved to Florida as a baby around 1971. He married Denise McDuff born December 9, 1970 in Kansas. They married on June 12, 1988. Charlie served in the United States Air Force.

They had four children.


Diana Rose born July 8, 1988

(Born in University Hospital, Denver, CO.)


Charles Leon, Jr. born May 7, 1990

(Born in Dover AFB, DE.)


Stephen Paul born September 30, 1992

(Born in Dover AFB, DE.)


Nathaniel Scott born September 25, 1994

(Born in St. Mariens Kranken Hause, Frankfurt, Germany.)


Chuck and Denice divorced in December 1996. He remarried Tonya Lanigan Passero born May 11, 1968 in Kentucky. They married March 20, 1997 and divorced June 2002. No children were born to them.

Chuck Workman and sons, 2002

Nathaniel, Charlie Jr, Stephen and Charlie Sr.

In 2003 Chuck’s kids are living with their mother in Kansas City, Kansas. Chuck moved to Kansas to be close to his children in 2006. He is a Carpenter, Mechanic, and Maintenance man working in Kansas City, Kansas.




Generation 8

Kristy Georgiana Garber Whitehouse

Daughter of Paul and Melody Garber. Born May 23, 1974. Married John Joseph Whitehouse, (June 6, 1972 in Attleboro, MA) on November 2, 1995. The couple both served in the US Army. Both are employed as prison guards in different prisons within the state of Colorado. They lived in Pueblo West, Colorado.

John has a daughter from a previous marriage and Kristy and John have a son. Kris and John divorced in 2006.

The children are:


Nicole A. born February 4, 1993

(Kristy’s stepdaughter. Nicole was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She lives with her mother.)


Ryan Lewis born February 16, 1995

(Ryan was born in Cheyenne, WY.)




Generation 6

Samuel Albaugh Garber

Son of Frank and Emma Garber. Born April 7, 1904 in Leon, Iowa and died April 14, 1990. Married Esther Evelyn Sears born April 24, 1911 in Ft. Collins, Colorado and died September 26, 2002 in Wichita, Kansas. They married on August 11, 1931.

Sam and Esther both graduated from Leon High School in Leon, Iowa. Sam attended Ashland College, (now Ashland University) in Ashland, Ohio and graduated from Mt. Morris College in Mt. Morris, Indiana in 1932. He did graduate work at Nebraska University. He taught school for 8 years, pastored at Christian Church, Virginia, Nebraska, Church of the Brethren, Summerville, Kansas, and at Church of the Brethren, Cushing, Oklahoma.

Esther’s parents were Elsie Mae Anderson Sears born May 21, 1881 in Loup City, Nebraska and John William Sears born February 28, 1886 in Decatur County, Iowa. 421 Esther lived with Lewis A. and Mary Sears in Center Township, Iowa422 from 1924 to 1930; while she attended high school. She graduated High School in 1930

A little trivia here is that this Samuel Albaugh Garber married into the Sears family while his Grandmother Nancy Adaline Peebler Garber was also related to the Sears family through her grandmother. Nancy was married to Sam’s Grandfather Samuel Albaugh Garber.

Sam and Esther had two children.


William Frank born April 3, 1932


Linda Sue born September 28, 1952


Sam and Esther raised a niece, Ardoth Elaine Patrick; she is known as Pat. Born May 27, 1937 in Denver, Colorado. She married Paul Hilton (June 1933 in Ripley, Oklahoma).

They have four children. All have married and now have families of their own.423


Wayne Lou Allen born July 19, 1958


Rex Allen born December 31, 1959


Shelia Charmine born February 26, 1962


Rusty born February 6, 1964



Generation 7

William Frank Garber

Son of Samuel and Esther Garber. Born April 3, 1932. Married Kathryn Virginia Pette, (date of birth unknown - died 1971), on October 13, 1957.

Bill graduated High School in 1951 while living in Virginia, Nebraska. He served 4 years in the US Air Force. Bonus Material: Bill poses with his Aunt Angie at the 2003 Reunion.

They had a daughter.


Cindy Lou born February 23, 1959


Bill remarried to Marie Lombard, (September 26, 1940), on July 16, 1971. Marie had two children from a previous marriage. They are:


Kaise Lombard born April 2,1966

(Born in Sioux City, Iowa. Married Richard Dow.) Bonus Material: Kaise, Richard, and their sons.


James Lombard born March 12, 1968



Generation 8

Cindy Lou Garber Ball

Daughter of William and Kathryn Garber. Born February 23, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas. Married Michael424 Ball on August 4, 1978 and later divorced. In July 1979 she married Donald Carver. As of 1993 Cindy worked for a local television station.425

They had a son.


Broc born March 28, 1980




Generation 7

Linda Sue Garber McCann

Daughter of Samuel and Esther Garber. Born September 28, 1952 in Cushing, Oklahoma. Married Gerry S. McCann born December 28, 1951 in Cushing, Oklahoma. They were married on November 16, 1969 in Nickerson, Kansas. They later divorced.

They had three children.


Kris Lee (male) born April 25, 1970

(Married Donna in 1991.)


April Lynn born July 26, 1976

(Married Valentine Sigg on February 14, 1993.)


Darcy Lean born April 5, 1980



Generation 6

Alice Maude Garber Peer

Daughter of Frank and Emma Garber. Born May 2, 1912 In Leon, Iowa. Married Earle Peer born May 4, 1915 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and died March 12, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio of cancer. They were married November 24, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. They met through a meeting at his church when Ray Gingrich preached and Alice did a chalk drawing. (She used to do chalk drawings for church groups.)

Earle’s parents were George Harrison Peer and Elda Stutzman Peer. George H. Peer worked in the steel mills. Earle had an older sister, Erma and a younger brother and sister; Herbert "Boyd" Marjorie.

Feeling called into the ministry, Earle, went to Bryan College in Dayton, TN. He took a small Brethren Church in Limestone, TN before seminary. He went to Grace Seminary and graduated in 1954. He had Grace Brethren churches in Martinsburg, WV; Grand Rapids, MI; Harrisburg, PA; Berne, IN; Gettysburg, PA; and was on the staff as Visiting Pastor in Columbus, OH until his death. He had two primary cancers, kidney and prostate cancer.

Alice attended Ashland College (now Ashland University) in Ashland, Ohio, graduating in 1936. Prior to attending college, Alice had taught in county schools, having received training while in High School.426

Bonus Material: Alice and her twin Angie in Leon, Iowa for the Garber Reunion Labor Day weekend 2003.

Earle, Dorcas, George, Mary, and Alice Peer, 1948


They had five children.


George Edwin born February 16, 1941 died August 25, 1949

(Born in Cleveland, OH and died in TN. George was born with a tumor on the tube going to his kidney. By the time it was discovered it had already spread to his lungs. One of his kidneys was removed by Dr. Sam Shepherd's father & brother in Cleveland, OH. George is buried at the Brethren church cemetery in Limestone.)


Dorcas May born April 21, 1945


Mary Ruth born September 6, 1948

(Born in Johnson City, TN. Graduated from Grace College in 1972. Mary cares for her mother as well as the many family treasures in her possession.)


Peter Paul born November 29, 1949

(Born in Greenville, TN. Graduated from Grace College in 1972. Attended Grace Seminary. Spent time in Argentina, France and the Central African Republic as a missionary. He pastored a Church in Ephrata and has a small computer business. He is in between Churches and looking for a Church. He is often a guess speaker for pastors on vacation. He speaks Spanish and French majored in Greek. He studied Hebrew and knows some German. He is in the Conservative Grace Brethren Church and has served on the Foreign Missions board. He also was employed by the IRS in Martinsburg, WV for several years. He never married.)


Jack Harrison Garber - (born John Philip) born December 13, 1953


Alice and Earle Peer Family 1980

Top Row: Peter, Earle, Alice Peer. Bottom Row: Jack (John), Bill Reimer, Dorcas, and Mary.



Generation 7

Dorcas May Peer Reimer

Daughter of Alice and Earl Peer. Born April 21, 1945 in Dayton Tennessee - in the second story of the drugstore where the Scopes Trial was plotted out. It was the only "hospital" in town. She graduated from Philadelphia Bible College.

She married William David Reimer born February 22, 1953 in Canada. They were married September 29, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois.


Bill Garber, Bill and Dorcus Reimer


The couple adopted two children.


Jonathan Mark born February 16, 1985


Andrew Joel born September 16, 1988




Generation 7

Jack Harrison Garber - (born John Philip Peer)

Son of Alice and Earl Peer. As of 1 July 2004 his legal name is Jack Harrison Garber
Born December 13, 1953 in Warsaw Indiana while his father was in Seminary. He was born in a clinic the Grace students called Murphy's Meat Clinic. He attended Grace College and graduated from Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Married Carol Wynn Sholes born November 5, 1946. Married December 29, 1984. Carol attended Philadelphia Bible College.

They have two children.


Philip Earle born March 5, 1986


Frank Allan born April 11, 1989




Generation 6

Angie May Garber

Daughter of Frank and Emma Garber. She survived only with difficulty the first several months of life because of a deformity and complications from the multiple birth with her twin sister, Alice Peer. At the time of their birth, the doctor who delivered them declared, "That one won't live." At the age of 19, one year after graduation from high school, she contracted polio while visiting her sister, Grace Cone, in Lanark, Illinois. She fought back from it well, suffering only the permanent crippling of her left hand. For ten years Angie cared for her invalid mother until her death in November of 1942. In the Fall of 1943, Angie left her home to attend Bryan College. After purchasing her bus ticket she had only $23.00 to her name. She worked her way through college and with the help of a $25.00 graduation gift from her brother, she graduated four years later debt free. After another year at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, she entered Grace Theological Seminary and graduated with a Masters in Religious Education in 1951. Grace Brethren Home Missions approached her and asked if she would be willing to be the first teacher at the Brethren Navajo Boarding School in Counselor, New Mexico. In the Summer of 1951, at 39 years of age, Angie Garber began a missionary career that was to last for 47 years. During those early years she served as teacher, dorm supervisor, and cook. She also served in a number of other capacities, summer camp ministries, etc. She was instrumental in beginning the radio ministry that continues to this day. She is perhaps best known for her ministry of visitation in the homes of the Navajo people. Angie passed quietly from this life into the presence of her Lord on Saturday, October, 14, 2006 at 8:40 p.m. at her home in Westerville, Ohio. She was 94 years old.

Angie was one of the sweetest women one could ever know. Her quiet gentle spirit was a joy to be around. She lived an extraordinary life as a missionary and her dedication to the Lord is worth high mention. In fact, according to the following article two books have been written about her.


November 14, 1995 Our Daily Bread


Unlikely Heroes”


Read: Hebrews 11:17-31


Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” --Hebrews 11:1


The Lord makes heroes out of very unlikely people. One such person is Angie Garber. She was born with a severe facial deformity. The surgery to correct her appearance left her deaf in one ear.

In her teens, Angie contracted polio. She survived, but after months of agonizing therapy and exercise her left leg and arm remained weak. During this difficult time her mother became ill. Angie and one of her sisters cared for their mom till she died.

Her brother George, who had done more to encourage Angie than any other person, died in an accident. And then crop failure made it necessary to sell the family farm.

But through it all, Angie kept praying that she could someday serve the Lord as a missionary-teacher. God honored her desire, and about 5 years after her mother's death Angie began her life's work as a teacher for the Navajo Mission. She became such an effective Christian worker that two books have been written about her. Today her happy face reflects her inner joy. Angie faced incredible obstacles in her walk of faith. Yet, like the heroes of faith listed in Hebrews 11, she continued to trust God.

If you're discouraged and feel like giving up, remember, God makes spiritual heroes out of unlikely people. --HVL


All God's testings have a purpose--

Someday you will see the light;

All He asks is that you trust Him,

Walk by faith and not by sight. --Zoller


Suffering can prepare ordinary Christians for extraordinary service.


©1996 RBC Ministries--Grand Rapids, MI 49555


Bonus Materials: Following the death of her brother George, Angie wrote this beautiful poetic tribute. Click here to read it.





Generation 5

Michael Peebler Garber

Son of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born November 8, 1866 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died March 7, 1958. Known to friends and family as Mike.427 Married Lillian May Jackson born December 16, 1870 in Leon, Iowa and died July 16, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa. Mike is buried in the Masonic Cemetery at Des Moines, Iowa.

Lilly’s father was Alma Jackson born October 15, 1841 in Lee County, Iowa and died February 16, 1911 in Sacremento County, California. Her mother was Eliza Jane Myers Jackson. Both are buried in the Van Wert Cemetery.428

Michael's children were the "Garber Quartet". They were on radio WHO in Des Moines, Iowa in the days of the crystal radio sets.429


Leon Albaugh born February 12, 1892 died March 27, 1972


Alma Lela born October 16, 1894 died January 27, 1999


Paul J. born May 15, 1897 died May 17, 1988


Enid Ruth born January 10, 1900 died June 30, 2003430

(Born in Van Wert, IA and died in Baltimore, MD. Graduated from North High School in Des Moines and from Des Moines University. She did graduate work at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and at National Recreation School in NY. Known to friends and family as Ruth. She has taught school in Coin, Iowa. Her recreational work includes the Reformatory for Women at Bedford Hills, NY. She was the Chairman of Recreation for the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, 1945-1951. She conducted training schools for professional and volunteer leaders in public and private agencies.

Ruth married John Frederick Ehlers born May 19, 1903 and died November 26, 2001 in Annapolis, MD.431 They couple were members of the Arlington Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, MD. John worked with the Gideons for many years and was very active in the distribution of Bibles. He was President of the board of the Baltimore Rescue Mission, an organization to feed, clothe, shelter, and share the gospel to the very needy.)


Neil Edwin born January 16, 1903



Generation 6

Leon Albaugh Garber

Son of Michael and Lillian Garber. Born February 12, 1892 on a farm near Creston, Iowa and died March 27, 1972 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa432. While he was yet a baby the family moved to Leon, Iowa. At the age of six the family moved to Van Wert, Iowa, where Leon attended school and graduated from Van Wert High School. ( = Learn more about the history of Van Wert, Iowa.) In 1912 he moved to Des Moines.

In 1917 he enlisted in the US Army. His training occurred at Fort Cody in New Mexico. He was commission 2nd Lieutenant in the 135th Infantry. His regiment was attached to the 34th Division and he arrived in LeMans, France in October 1918. After arrival he was transferred to the 47th Infantry, 4th Division. At this point he was stationed near Coblenz, Germany where he remained until the end of the war. In 1919 he returned to Camp Dodge, Iowa where he was discharged from the Army.

Soon after his discharge he began school at Drake University’s School of Commerce and Finance Law in Des Moines. He graduated in 1923 with a degree in Commercial Science. He held memberships with the following; Phi Gamma Lambda, Alpha Kappa Tau, National Honorary Commerce and Educational Fraternity, Delta Sigma Chi, Helmet and Spurs, and the Drake Men’s Glee Club. He graduated with Honors.

Leon became a Mason in 1919 and held his membership with Lodge 370 in Des Moines. In 1923 he joined the Consistory and the Shrine. In 1950 he joined Temple Commandery Number 4, Knights Templar in Des Moines. He was also a member of the Eastern Star, Adelphic Chapter Number 417, Des Moines Order of the Amaranth, National Sojourners, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Number 3626, McHenry-Brewer post, charter member of Argone Post Number 60, the American Legion as well as the Des Moines Consistory Choir.

He was elected to the Shrine Chanters in 1923 and was a member for many years holding the offices of Secretary, Business Manager, and President. He served in the Za Ga Zig Temple Shrine as Entertainment Chairman and sang with the Hapac Grotto Male Quartet. In January of 1959 he was elected Potentate of Za Ga Zig Temple. Along with his siblings they sang as the “Garber Quartet” in radio station WHO in Des Moines back in the days of crystal radio sets.433

Leon married Beneta Ionia Buxton born February 23, 1895 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa and died April 1972 also in Des Moines.434 They were married on February 9, 1921 in Des Moines.

Beneta’s parents were Curtis LaFayette Buxton, (March 18, 1863 – April 26, 1922)435 and Annie Virginia Rhinehart Buxton, (December 16, 1868 – unknown).

Leon worked in the Life Insurance business and owned his own agency in Des Moines. He and his wife were members of the Grace Methodist Church. He sang as a soloist in many churches in the area.

Leon and Beneta had a daughter.


Lillian Anna born December 16, 1921



Generation 7

Lillian Anna Garber Smith

Daughter of Leon and Benita Garber. Born December 16, 1921 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Married Robert Lee Smith born January 14, 1921 in Muscatine, Iowa and died in December 1965.436 They married on September 24, 1944.

Lillian graduated with honors from North High School in Des Moines in 1940. She entered Drake University on a scholarship that same autumn. While at Drake she was a member of the following organizations; Alpha Phi National Dramatic Honorary Fraternity, Chi Omega Social Fraternity, Pi Beta Epsilon Honorary and Professional Radio and Art Fraternity, Margaret Fuller Club, University Theater, Sports Club, Madrigal Singers, and the Student Faculty Council. She also held the following positions; Radio Staff Program Director, Chi Omega President, as well as being on the Pan-Hellenic Council, and listed in the National Collegiate Who’s Who, 1943 and 1944. All this and she sang in the University Church Choir.

She was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Colorado. She has served as a delegate for her church in the national conference. She has also served as the President of the PTA in Lakewood.

Robert worked for the US government and was in charge of the motor pool in the Denver vicinity.437

They had one son.


Robert Lee, Jr. born January 14, 1952




Generation 6

Alma Lela Garber Bridges Vest

Daughter of Michael and Lillian Garber. Born October 16, 1894 on her grandmother, Nancy A. Garber’s farm near Leon, Iowa and died January 27, 1999 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa.438 In 1899 the family moved to Van Wert, Iowa. Alma recalls her childhood in Van Wert to be a happy one. ( = Learn more about the history of Van Wert, Iowa.)

The children received their early voice training from their parents. Leon, Alma, Paul, and Ruth formed the “Garber Family Quartet”. They made their first public performance on Easter Sunday, 1907. At only seven years old Ruth had to be placed on a box so she could be seen by the audience.

The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1910. Alma recalls that the children expected Des Moines to end their singing days but instead discovered their parents had other plans. Their parents kept them very busy singing and used their talents to create funds for their college education.

In 1911 Alma returned to graduate with her small class of three girls and three boys in Van Wert. In Des Moines she graduated from West Des Moines High School in 1912. She went on to attend Des Moines College for three years. She also taught piano privately for two years while in school. In 1918 she graduated from Des Moines University with a Bachelor of Music degree. Afterward she taught piano and music theory at Des Moines University until the spring of 1924, when she resigned to marry Leslie Truman Bridges birth date circa 1892 and died September 2, 1945 in Worland, Wyoming.439

They married on July 30, 1924. They had no children.

Leslie was born in Ridgeway, Missouri. His parents were Mary E. Alleshouse and Wilfred W. Bridges. At the time of their wedding Leslie worked as Chief Clerk for the C.B. & Q. Railroad in Des Moines. In 1930 he was promoted to Traveling Freight Agent in Burlington, Iowa.

Alma commuted to Des Moines after the move for six years, coaching instrumental groups, an American Legion Auxiliary Ladies Quarter, and teaching piano as well as music theory. She also organized, directed and wrote arrangements for a professional male quartet called The Novelaires.

Alma’s church affiliations have been varied throughout her life due to her musical involvement. As a child she attended Crown Chapel Brethren Church near Leon, Iowa. In Van Wert she joined the Methodist Church and played piano for the services there. She was baptized in Des Moines in the United Brethren Church. During her college years she enjoyed singing in various choirs and played the pipe organ as well as directing the choir at United Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. Once in Burlington she and Leslie joined the First Methodist Church.

In 1945 Leslie was called to do railroad war emergency work in Worland, Wyoming. Alma accompanied him on this trip. On September 2nd Leslie experienced a heart attack and died suddenly. He is buried in the Glendale Cemetery at Des Moines, Iowa in a plot adjacent to Alma’s parents.

Following Leslie’s death Alma continued to live in Burlington. She returned to teaching. At this time she was also the Choir Director for the First Methodist Church.

Alma remarried to George W. Vest born August 26, 1894 and died April 12, 1982 in Denver, Colorado.440 They married in 1953.441 George was an old collegiate friend and Alma renewed this friendship in 1949.

George was then a widower. He had made a family with Laurie Buxton a cousin of Beneta Garber, Alma’s sister-in-law. Laurie was from Webster City, Iowa. George and Laurie had two children. George W. Vest Jr. and Genevieve. Born in Buckner, Missouri, George’s parents were Harry B. and Jennie Propst Vest.

George graduated from Drake University of Law in 1922. He practiced law in Des Moines until 1928 when he accepted a position with the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington, DC. George served in both World War I and World War II. During the Second World War his service was in the Pacific. He was Regional Administrator for the third region of the Civil Aeronautic Administration in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Colonel in the US Air Force when he retired in 1953. George is now buried at Graceland Cemetery in Webster City, Iowa.442

George and Alma had no children of their own. George’s children are:


George W. Jr. born July 29, 1927


Genevieve born April 20, 1930



Generation 7

George W. Vest Jr.

Son of George and Laurie Vest, Alma’s stepson. Born July 29, 1927. Married Ardeth Woodall born October 30, 1930.

They had a son.


Robert born March 13, 1950 died January 28, 1979



Generation 8

Robert Vest

Son of George and Ardeth Vest. Born March 13, 1950 and died January 28, 1979 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.443 He is buried at Graceland Cemetery in Webster City, Iowa. His wife’s name is unknown.

They had two children.


Vicki born September 15, 1971


Richard born August 17, 1974




Generation 7

Genevieve Vest Hayes Carroll

Daughter of George and Laurie Vest, Alma’s stepdaughter. Born April 20, 1930. Married LeRoy Hayes and later they divorced.

They had a son.


Bruce Christian born October 28, 1950


Genevieve later married John Dixon Carroll. Together they had a daughter.


Genonne Marie born November 5, 1955



Generation 8

Bruce Christian Hayes

Son of Genevieve and LeRoy Hayes. Born October 28, 1950. Married Carlene Reeser born June 16, 1956.

They have a daughter.


Alexandria Jessette born October 12, 1990



Generation 8

Genonne Marie Carroll Anderson

Daughter of Genevieve and LeRoy Hayes. Born November 5, 1955. Married Steven Anderson born April 19, 1949.

They have two children.


Shanley Laurie born November 11, 1985


Benjamin John born June 28, 1989




Generation 6

Paul J. Garber

Son of Michael and Lillian Garber. Born May 15, 1897 on a farm in Decatur County, Iowa and died May 17, 1988 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.444 When he was about 2 the family moved to Van Wert, Iowa. Paul wrote regarding his life, “My father and Wilse McCullough had bought a grist mill from Sam Hoadley and we moved there to operate the mill. My father also worked at the Burlington railroad round house and in connection with this work we moved to Osceola, Iowa for a short time.

We then came back to Van Wert where we lived until September 1910, when we moved to Des Moines. I attended Van Wert Schools from the first to seventh grade. In Des Moines I finished the eighth grade [in] June 1911, and attended West Des Moines High School, graduating [in] June, 1915.

I then worked for a while until I could get enough money to go to college. My father was superintendent of the Hutchinson Ice Cream Company where I had worked part-time while in high school and during summer vacations.

I had learned to make ice cream and with this background obtained a job at the Flynn Dairy Company as ice cream maker. I worked there and at the superintendent’s office of the American Express Company and in the early spring of 1917 I got a job with the Brotherhood of American Yeoman. I worked in their policy department later went into the auditing department where I learned that work and became an auditor.

World War I was declared in April, 1917 and I tried to enlist but being near-sighted could not pass the physical examination. However, in the fall of 1918 they sent out a call for enlistments for limited service. I applied and was voluntarily inducted as an accountant.

They got out my orders and I left for Columbus Barracks, Ohio, on October 31, 1918. It seems that the war was about over and it was obvious they wouldn’t need this bunch of limited service applicants they had collected at Columbus Barracks. It was quite a predicament but don’t think they didn’t have a solution.

They lined us all up and examined us. We all turned up with some kind of bad physical trouble which had ‘existed prior to enlistment’ E.P.E. My particular malady was aortic stenosis with relative mitral insufficiency. This kind of heart trouble which I never suspected that I had and it hasn’t bothered me the least bit since. It did not even interfere with my participation in athletics in college where I ran the quarter mile on the mile relay team and won two track letters. In any case the experience qualified me as a veteran and am known as one of the ‘Old Soldiers’.

In the fall of 1919 with the war ended and with a responsible job with Yeoman Life Insurance Company where I could make expenses working afternoons, Saturdays, and during vacations, I could see my way clear to go to college. So I went up to Des Moines University, formerly Highland Park College, and enrolled in a course in civil engineering. I graduated in June, 1923. During school I was quite busy. I was in the Glee Club, drama club, was cheer leader two years, sang in operettas, on student council, Omega Tau Psi fraternity, was on the track team in 1920 and 1922, was president of the 1923 senior class and was president of the student body in 1923. While in school I joined the consistory and became a 32-degree Mason, and also joined the Shrine.

After I graduated in 1923 they were paying civil engineers about $110 per month and the Yeoman offered me $185 per month and expenses to travel all over the country as a traveling auditor. Needless to say I [took] the Yeoman job. I did this for two years. I changed from this to be alumni financial secretary for Des Moines University where we raised money and built a field house and bleachers for the stadium. I wrote life insurance for the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, the Farmer’s Union Life and then became state agency supervisor for Iowa for the Yeoman from 1927 to 1935.

The Depression was then at its deepest depths and the public works solution of the unemployment problem was being deployed. They needed civil engineers and I made myself available for the state staff of the Works Projects Administration. I worked on different types of work but mainly on restoration of land corners, surveying statewide projects, sanitary (water and sewer) projects, and on statistical projects for the Iowa state planning board. I worked there until May 11, 1941, when I transferred to the Omaha district office of the Corps of Engineers.

I worked for them until September, 1953 as specification engineer, chief of specifications sections, chief of the roads and sanitary section, military branch, chief of design sub-branch and assistant chief of the military branch. At that time I had the opportunity to go to France as chief of the engineering division of the Northeast District of the Joint Construction Agency at Verdun and Nancy, France. I was over there from September 1953 to April 1955.

They took Nina, my wife, Donna Lea and Jackie, my daughter and granddaughter, over with me and we were able to use our annual leave in combination with holidays in such a way that we were able to visit all the countries of Europe except Greece and Spain. This was all very interesting.”445

Paul married Nina Westfall Burmeister born December 25, 1899 and died September 16, 1992 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.446 They married on May 4, 1929. Nina was a widow and had two children. Paul adopted these children.

Paul is buried at the Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.

Paul’s adopted children are:


Donna Lea

(Donna graduated from Omaha University with a liberal arts degree. She married and has a daughter named Jackie. Donna and Jackie lived for a time with Paul and Nina in Burlingame, CA. No other information is known.)


Jack Donald

(Jack graduated from Colorado University and is a petroleum engineer. He married and had three children. Their names are Janie, Jill and Matthew. No other information is available.)



Generation 6

Neil Edwin Garber

Son of Michael and Lillian Garber. Born January 16, 1903 at home in Van Wert, Iowa and died November 21, 1987 in Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina. He married Arlene Willy born September 20, 1902 and died August 1986 in Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina.447 They were married in 1929.

At the age of seven Neil’s family moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1921 he graduated from North Des Moines High School. From high school Neil entered Des Moines University where in 1926 he obtained a BS degree in Civil and Mechanical Engineering. He worked his way through college performing as a musician. He sang as well as played banjo.

After college he went to work for Swift and Company in Omaha. IN Omaha he stayed with his mother’s brother Thurman A. Jackson and Nell, his wife. In 1927 Neil accepted a job with the Iowa State Highway Commission in Des Moines.

As a Construction Inspector, Project Manager, and Office Engineer with the Highway Commission, he supervised road construction in eastern and northern Iowa. In 1930 Neil received his Professional Engineer’s license for the state of Iowa. In 1934 he accepted employment in the Corp of Engineers in Rock Island, Illinois. He was involved in the management of the Mississippi river and it’s tributaries from Guttenburg, Iowa to Saverton, Missouri.

In 1949 he transferred to the division office at St. Louis as Division Safety Engineer. His responsibilities increased to include all Corp activities in the Mississippi river watershed. In 1954 the family relocated to Hinsdale, Illinois so that Neil could take a new position in Chicago. Here his responsibilities were expanded to include military construction in the 5th Army as well as rivers, harbors, and flood control from the St. Lawrence Seaway on the east to the Red River of the North on the west to St. Louis on the south.

Neil enjoyed golf, music, and gardening during his spare time. He enjoyed golf so much that he participated in and won several smaller championships. He was also actively involved in the Boy Scout of America.

While living in Hinsdale the family were members of Union Church. Arlene served as a Deaconess and Neil was on the church board.

Arlene’s father is H.P. Willey. He was a heating and plumbing contractor in Des Moines. Neil and Arlene were married by Neil’s uncle Rev. Ed Kemp.

They had a son.


Michael Jackson born 1942




Generation 5

Sara Francis (Fannie) Garber John

Daughter of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born December 26, 1870 near Leon, Iowa and died October 4, 1948 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Known to friends and family as Fannie. She married Ulysses Grant John born circa 1869 in Ohio and died August 19, 1949 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. They were married on March 30, 1892. In April 1911 the family moved from Leon to ten miles northwest of Cheyenne. Grant was a farmer.

Four children were born to them.


Floyd Armstrong born February 8, 1893 died July 23, 1983


Helen Marquerite born December 5, 1894 died June 1979


Carroll Edward born February 24, 1896 died May 1980


Hazel Lucille born February 22, 1898 died December 18, 1958



Generation 6

Floyd Armstrong John

Son of Fannie and Grant John. Born February 8, 1893 in Leon, Iowa and died July 23, 1983 in Hemet, California.448 Married Marguerite Fleming born August 1, 1897 in Colorado449 and died March 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah.450 They were married on March 7, 1917.451 The couple later divorced sometime in the 1930s.452

Marguerite’s parents were James E. and Emma Fleming of Pennsylvania and Iowa respectively.

Floyd was a locomotive engineer for Union Pacific Railroad.

Their son is:


Delmore Edward born May 10, 1919


Floyd married the second time to Audrey Holmes Walker born June 29, 1909 and died August 11, 1982 in Hemet, California.453 No children were born in this marriage.454

Floyd retired from the railroad after 46 years on January 31, 1958. After retirement the couple moved to Tempe, Arizona455 before settling in Hemet, California.



Generation 7

Delmore Edward John

Son of Floyd and Marguerite John. Born May 10, 1919 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and died August 21, 2003 in Murray, Utah. Married Ellen Elizabeth (Betty) Calvert born February 2, 1920 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. They married November 10, 1945 in Greeley, Colorado. Delmore and Betty were members of the Cottonwood Presbyterian Church.

Betty was previously married to Max D. Garrett 1940 in Nebraska. It was to this marriage Judith Ann was born. Betty and Max divorced. After Betty and Delmore were married he adopted Judith and she took the name John as her own.

Del served in The US Air Force and worked as Sales and General Mechandising Manager for the George A. Lowe Wholesale Company of Ogden, Utah. His life was taken by cancer. As of 2003 Betty lives in Murray, Utah.

The following is Delmore’s obituary provided by wife widow Betty C. John.


Colonel Delmore E. John, USAF (Retired)


Col. Delmore E. John USAF (Ret.) passed away August 21, 2003.

Born May 10, 1919 in Cheyenne, WY to Marguerite and Floyd John, he married Betty Calvert Nov. 10, 1945 in Greeley, CO.

Prior to graduation from Cheyenne High School, Del worked for the Wyoming Eagle, Union Pacific Railroad and the Frontier Hotel. He served in the Wyoming National Guard. At the University of Wyoming Del was a member of Kappa Sigma Scabbord and Blade, and the R.O.T.C. program.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 1941, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and awarded wings in March 1942. A World War II veteran, Del flew aerial and intercept protection in the Panama Canal Zone and served a special military assignment to organize and train the First Brazilian Fighter Squadron. He flew combat in the European Theater. In 1945, he left active duty and moved to Salt Lake and served as Commanding Officier of an Air Force Reserve Squadron. As a civilian, Del was the sales/general merchandising manager for George A. Lowe Company until 1965, when recalled to active duty with the U.S. Air Force and assigned to the Selective Service System in California, Louisiana, and finally as State Director for the Utah Selective Service.

Del retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1979. He was awarded the Air Medal, Selective Service Medal, the Brazilian Air Force Wings, the Santos-Dumont Merit Medal (Brazil’s highest aviation award) and the U.S. Air Force Legion of Merit Medal.

He enjoyed traveling, golfing, camping, and many motor home trips with family and friends. He was a longtime member of Cottonwood Presbyterian Church.

Del is survived by his wife, Betty Calvert John; son, Edward (Joyce) John; daughter, Judee (Jim) Holder; grandchildren, Jamie (Starla) Holder, Jeff Holder, Jill (Brandon) Gunnell, Scott Wilbur, Emily Wilbur.

Graveside services with military honors, Tues. Aug. 26, 2003, 10 a.m. Murray City Cemetery; 4 p.m. memorial service, Cottonwood Presbyterian Church (1580 E. Vine St. Murray, UT); immediately followed by a celebration of Del’s life at the home of Judee and Jim Holder. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Hospice, 2277 E. Fort Union Blvd. SLC, UT or Cottonwood Presbyterian Church.


Del and Betty’s two children are:


Judith Ann born October 12, 1943


Edward Floyd born June 13, 1947

(Born in Salt Lake City, UT. Graduated from the University of Utah and was drafted into the US Army in 1972. He served two years Field Artillery duty before being discharged. He married Susan Jean Peper on December 27, 1974 in Orem, UT. They later divorced.. On September 14, 2001 he married Joyce Wilbur in Alexandria, VA. In 2003 both were employed by the United Way and resided in Denver, NC near Charlotte.)



Generation 8

Judith Ann John Holder

Daughter of Del and Betty John. Born October 12, 1943. She married James Frederick Holder on December 20, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

They had three children all born in Salt Lake City, Utah.


Jeffery John born March 17, 1965


James Christian born April 15, 1969

(Known to friends and family as Jamie. He married Starla Latham on June 28, 1997. As of 2003 they were living in Salt Lake City, UT.)


Jill Elizabeth born March 9, 1976

(Married Brandon C. Gunnell on July 10, 1999. As of 2003 they were living in Highland Ranch, CO just outside Denver.)




Generation 6

Helen Marquerite John Smith

Daughter of Fannie and Grant John. Born December 5, 1894 in Leon, Iowa and died June 10, 1979 in Seattle, King County, Washington.456 Married Richard Mark Smith born October 10, 1899 in Heber City, Wasatch County, Utah and died February 28, 1948. They married in September 23, 1919 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.457

They had three children.


Gwen458 born June 22, 1921


Jack Russell born October 5, 1926


Helen Francis born January 7, 1930



Generation 7

Gwen Smith Treadwell Davis Roper

Daughter of Helen and Richard Smith. Born June 22, 1921 in Heber City, Wasatch County, Utah. Married Merrill Harry Treadwell born August 23, 1915 in Boise, Idaho and died June 22, 1978459 in Seattle, King County, Washington.460 They were married on June 2, 1938.

Merrill was known to friends and family as Tread. In 1941 they moved to Seattle from Boise, Idaho. Tread was draft exempt during World War II and worked in the Shipyards for many years. He was a talented model airplane builder, a master craftsman, and an expert on guns and automobiles.

Gwen was a “Rosie the Riveter” for awhile during the Second World War. She spent most of her life at home raising her family. She was an accomplished pianist and taught music for many years. Her great faith helped her through many hardships in her life starting with the death of her infant daughter, Bonnie, in 1943. Her second son, Garry, was left paralyzed by an auto accident in 1961. 1997 was an especially tragic year for her, losing two sons to two different cancers. She has suffered the loss of three husbands in 1978, 1989, and 1998. Her house burned to the ground in 2003 and she lost all that she owned, including her family pictures, genealogy, and years of sheet music.461

Gwen and Tread had five children.


Merrill Harry, Jr. born December 1, 1938 died May 27, 1997


Garry Donn born June 27, 1940


Janice Kay born October 4, 1941


Bonnie Jean born November 5, 1943 died November 22, 1943

(Born and died in Seattle, WA.)


Bruce Lynn born June 22, 1944 died October 9, 1997


Gwen remarried to Edgar Doyle Davis born August 3, 1907 and died June 29, 1989 in Seattle, King County, Washington462 of cancer. He was known to friends and family as Doyle. They married on January 30, 1982.463

After Doyle’s passing Gwen married Wesley Sheldon Roper born July 2, 1913 and died April 2, 1998 in Orting, Pierce County, Washington464 of cancer. He was known simply as Wes. They were married on March 11, 1993 in Pierce County, Washington.465

Gwen was an active member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints.



Generation 8

Merrill Harry Treadwell Jr.

Son of Gwen and Merrill Treadwell. Born December 1, 1939 in Boise, Idaho and died May 27, 1997 in Seattle, King County, Washington.466 Married Frances Bense in November 1959 and divorced in 1962.

Like his father he was known simply as Tread. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Hornet . After his divorce from Frances, he returned to Seattle. He worked for a number of years in the printing industry eventually deciding to make a career change. He became a longshoreman on the docks of the Seattle waterfront. Like his father, he was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He loved the outdoors and was the happy-go-lucky guy everybody loved. His untimely death at age 55 from tongue and throat cancer, (likely caused by second hand smoke), brought great sadness to his many friends and family.467

Tread and Frances had four children.


Janet Kay born June 4, 1958


Rosemary Lyn born June 27, 1959


Merrill William born September 24, 1960


Catherine Pearl born December 28, 1961


Merrill married Carol Byrum on June 20, 1964. Merrill adopted Carol's son after their marriage. His name is:


Curtiss Glenn born April 21, 1958



Generation 9

Janet Kay Treadwell

Daughter of Merrill Jr. and Frances Treadwell. Born June 4, 1958 in La Mesa, California. Janet has never married.

She has two children.


Phillip Arthur Shulte born November 8, 1976

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)


John Edward Parker born June 1, 1986

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)



Generation 9

Rosemary Lyn Treadwell Daniels Rathbun

Daughter of Merrill Jr. and Frances Treadwell. Born June 27, 1959 in San Diego, California. Rosemary married ____ Daniels. The couple later divorced.

They had two children.


Sharon Gwen born April 13, 1977

(Born in La Mesa, CA. Sharon had a daughter on October 17, 1993 named Sadie Rose. She was adopted by Richard and Shawn Fuerstein.)


Travis James born February 24, 1981

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)


Rosemary later married ____ Rathbun. They had one child.


Rodney Colin born July 22, 1984

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)



Generation 9

Merrill William Treadwell

Son of Merrill Jr. and Frances Treadwell. Born September 24, 1960 in La Mesa, California. Marriage information is not available. He is known to have a son.


Merrill Richard born April 19, 1978

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)



Generation 9

Catherine Pearl Treadwell Gerow

Daughter of Merrill Jr. and Frances Treadwell. Born December 28, 1961 in La Mesa, California. Cathy married Kevin Gerow on February 2,1980. The couple divorced July 7, 1986.

They had three children.


Kevin James born July 26, 1980


Ian Jack born August 6, 1982

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)


Jennifer Vicky born March 15, 1985



Generation 10

Kevin James Gerow

Son of Catherine and Kevin Gerow. Born July 26, 1980 in La Mesa, California. Kevin married Amber Susan Davis born February 28, 1983.

Amber had a child before she and Kevin married.


Kitara Tass born March 26, 1998


Kevin and Amber had two children of their own.


Dylan James born November 7, 1999468

(Born in La Mesa, CA.)


Anthony Nathaniel born January 2004




Generation 9

Curtiss Glenn Treadwell

Son of Carol Byrum Treadwell. Born April 21, 1958 in Seattle, Washington. Curtiss married Gayle Marie Willobhy. They married June 2, 1984 in Seattle, Washington. They divorced in November 1995.

They had two children.


Torrey William born January 13, 1986

(Born in Seattle, WA.)


Kaelin Marie born February 17, 1989



Generation 8

Garry Donn Treadwell

Son of Gwen and Merrill Treadwell. Born June 27, 1940 in Boise, Idaho. Married Judy Lynn Wilson born December 2, 1944 and died February 18, 1991 in Seattle, King County, Washington.469 They were married on May 16, 1967 in Oakland, California.

Garry was injured in 1961 at the age of 20 in an auto accident. He has spent everyday since paralyzed from the armpits down. In 1964, he met Judy Lyn Wilson while attending business college. Judy was a paraplegic as the result of an auto accident the year following Garry. On May 16, 1967 they were married in the Oakland, CA LDS temple. Their entire married lives were spent in Seattle.

Garry was a Wheelchair athlete for 15 years and a member of the 1972 and 1976 Para-Olympic teams. He was employed by the Boeing Company for thirty years as an Industrial Eng. He retired in 1995 on the day his first granddaughter was born.

Judy was employed by the Telephone company for eight years until 1971 when they adopted their daughter Trina. She was a stay at home Mom from that time on being active in most functions that parents get involved with their families.470

They had a daughter.


Trina Kathleen born March 15, 1971



Generation 9

Trina Kathleen Treadwell Hamlet

Daughter of Garry and Judy Treadwell. Born March 15, 1971. Married Kevin Scott Hamlet on May 24, 1994. 471 They were married in the Seattle LDS Temple.

After the death of her Mother, Trina left college to serve 1 ½ years in the Arcadia, Ca. LDS Mission. At the end of this calling she met Kevin Hamlet, himself a returned missionary who had served in Argentina. Kevin ( a fifth generation Californian) followed Trina to Seattle where they were married in the LDS temple. Trina is a stay at home Mom and Kevin is the Human Resource Manager for NC (Caterpillar) Machinery.472

They had five children born in Seattle, Washington.


Rebekah Lyn born June 22, 1995


Kevin Scott, Jr. born June 7, 1997


Kathleen Aurora born December 20, 1999


Hanah Dawn born January 20, 2003


Emma Colleen born August 7, 2005




Generation 8

Janice Kay Treadwell Whittier

Daughter of Gwen and Merrill Treadwell. Born October 4, 1941 in Boise, Idaho. Married John Raymond Whittier born May 24, 1938 and died December 28, 1994 in Renton, King County, Washington.473 They were married on June 2, 1961.

Janice worked in the garment industry for most of her life as the shipping manager. John was a heavy equipment operator. On December 28, 1994 John passed away leaving Janice a widow. They loved nature, being in the woods camping and hiking. They spent their time traveling around the state of Washington and exploring new roads.474

They had three children.


Sherrie Louise born March 5, 1961


Ricky James born January 21, 1962


Marilyn Renae born January 23, 1963



Generation 9

Sherrie Louise Whittier Axson

Daughter of Janice and John Whittier. Born March 5, 1961. Married Michael Dale Axson on September 19, 1987 in Federal Way, Washington at the LDS church.

Sherrie is a family advocate and parent coordinator for families with severe emotional disabilities through Valley Cities Counseling and A Village Project Parent Partners. She has done a lot of community volunteer work and has been recognized by the city of Federal Way for her work. Mike currently works for Custom Built Metals.

They have three children.475


Leah Lucille born September 20, 1982


Michael Dale Jr. born September 2, 1983

(In 2004 he was employed at Winco Foods.)


Eilleen Catherine Renae born February 13, 1985

(In 2004 she was employed at Winco Foods.)



Generation 10

Leah Lucille Axson

Daughter of Sherrie and Michael Axson. Born September 20, 1982. Leah has not married. In 2004 she is attending school to complete her dental assistant program.

She has one child and is expecting a second.


Malachi Ernesto Meza born March 16, 2002




Generation 9

Ricky James Whittier

Son of Janice and John Whittier. Born January 21, 1962. Married Christine Black on June 4, 1984. They divorced seven years later.

They had a son.


Tyler James born June 14, 1985

(As of 2004 he is going to High School. He is an exceptional athlete who lettered in both Track and Football. Tyler won the 110-meter hurdles becoming the first state champion in Pinnacle’s history. It was Tyler’s 15th consecutive victory. Tyler is being trained in track by an Olympic trainer.)


Rick married a second time to Georgia Renee Chandler. They were married in October 1999 and were divorced in 2004.

Rick is the shipping manager for Rail products and is well known for his hard work ethics. Rick loves the outdoors camping, hiking, rock climbing and boating.



Generation 9

Marilyn Renae Whittier Daniel

Daughter of Janice and John Whittier. Born January 23, 1963. Married Merle Ray Daniel born August 4, 1963. They were married on December 11, 1988 in the LDS church. They were later sealed together as a family in the Seattle, Washington LDS temple on August 18, 1990.

Marilyn has been recognized for her community volunteer work by the city of Federal Way. She has been a researcher for severely emotionally disturbed children and is currently a parent partner administrator for A Village Project Parent Partners. Merle is a truck driver for Westside Concrete. They are very active in their church.476

Marilyn had a son from an earlier relationship with Edward Scott Soroe.


James Scott Soroe born November 22, 1982


Marilyn and Merle had three children of their own as well.


Jenice Shirligne born June 25, 1989


Jacob Ryan born December 28, 1990


Jessica Lyn born July 9, 1994




Generation 8

Bruce Lynn Treadwell

Son of Gwen and Merrill Treadwell. Born June 22, 1944 in Seattle, King County, Washington and died October 9, 1997 in Seattle.477 Married Patricia Rappel, on January 26, 1973 and divorced in January of 1979478.

A single child was born to this marriage.


Cassandra Lynn479

(Married Conner Patrick Twiggs Jr. on September 24, 1996 in King County, Washington.)480




Generation 7

Jack Russell Smith

Son of Helen and Richard Smith. Born October 5, 1926 in Logan, Utah. Married Nadine Marie (maiden name unknown) born March 5, 1927 and died January 15, 2000 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.481

Their two children were both born in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.


Paul Randoff born November 23, 1948


Richard Edward born April 6, 1953



Generation 7

Helen Frances Smith Wilson

Daughter of Helen and Richard Smith. Born January 7, 1930 in Logan, Utah. Married Roger Steven Wilson born January 17, 1927. They were married on October 4, 1947.

One child was born to them and 2 were adopted in 1963.


Linda Gail born May 8, 1948


Russell Steven born August 20, 1959 died March 1, 1978

(Died in VA.)482


Lori Michelle born September 13, 1962



Generation 8

Linda Gail Wilson Loyal

Daughter of Helen and Roger Wilson. Born June 4, 1948 in Seattle, King County, Washington. Married Robert H. Loyal born June 4, 1945.

They had three children.


Katy Jean born May 9, 1970


Kelly born May 9, 1970 died May 10, 1970


Chad Russell born January 24, 1974



Generation 8

Lori Michelle Wilson Cain

Daughter of Helen and Roger Wilson. Born September 13, 1962. Married Robert Scott Cain born July 10, 1960.

Their son is:


Caleb Nathan born March 9, 1982




Generation 6

Carroll Edward John

Son of Fannie and Grant John. Born February 24, 1896 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa and died May, 1980 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.483 Married Leta Pearl Edward born August 10, 1908 and died February 10, 1999 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.484 They were married on June 13, 1928 in Atwood, Kansas.

Leta’s family emigrated from England around 1789. They settled in New York City and purchased 40 acres there. Years later descendants moving west were caught in a prairie fire which destroyed their wagon and all possessions. Among the possessions lost was proof of ownership to the property in New York; land which eventually became extremely valuable. Leta’s grandfather settled in Iowa.

Carroll owned the Remington typewriter business in Roswell, New Mexico.485

They had three children.


Glade Edward born August 22, 1929 died September 16, 1994


Roderick Lee born September 8, 1932 died February 2, 2000


Ned Arnold born March 12, 1936 died February 1976



Generation 7

Glade Edward John

Son of Carroll and Leta John. Born August 22, 1929 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming and died September 16, 1994 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.486 Married Thelma Evallen Cook born March 21, 1931. They were married on June 2, 1949 in Sebree, Kentucky. They divorced in 1962.

Three children were born in this marriage.


Wayne Edward born January 6, 1949


Kirk Douglas born May 5, 1950

(Born in Roswell, NM.)


Gary Lee born August 17, 1951

(Born in Roswell, NM.)



Generation 8

Wayne Edward John

Son of Glade and Thelma John. Born January 6, 1949 in Artesia, New Mexico. Married in May of 1970 and divorced in 1973. They had a son.


Wayne Edward, Jr. born January 21, 1972




Generation 7

Roderick Lee John

Son of Carroll and Leta John. Born September 8, 1932 in Atwood, Kansas487 and died February 2, 2000 in New Mexico.488 Married Patricia M. Piper, (February 25, 1933), on June 11, 1960.

Their two children are:


Roberick Lee, Jr. born December 24, 1964


Lish Carroll born December 28, 1966



Generation 7

Ned Arnold John

Son of Carroll and Leta John. Born March 8, 1936 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming and died February 1976.489 Married Mary Louise Beaty born November 20, 1936 in Artesia, New Mexico. They were married on March 9, 1957.

They had two children.


Cherly Rae born July 16, 1959


Judith La Rae born October 20, 1960



Generation 6

Hazel Lucille John Trent

Daughter of Fannie and Grant John. Born February 22, 1898 and died December 18, 1958. Married Donald V. Trent born in Saylorville, Iowa.

They had one child.


Elaine Virginia born December 6, 1920 died November 22, 1999



Generation 7

Elaine Virginia Trent Nelson

Daughter of Hazel and Donald Trent. Born December 6, 1920 in Denver, Colorado and died November 22, 1999 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.490 Married George R. Nelson. George was an engineer for United Air Lines in San Francisco, California.491

Their two children are:


Gregory Rollen born June 27, 1943

(Born in Glendale, CA.)


Donna Dee born May 28, 1945

(Born in Cheyenne, WY.)




Generation 5

Mattie Angie Garber Kemp

Daughter of Samuel and Nancy Garber. Born October 14, 1872 in Leon, Iowa and died June 20, 1963 at Frost Nursing Home in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Married William Edwin Kemp born July 30, 1874 and died September 20, 1931 in Marion, Iowa at the home of his daughter, Nancie. They were married on October 13, 1895 on the Garber farm north of Leon. William is buried in the Leon Cemetery in Leon, Iowa.492

William was an ordained elder of the Brethren Church. He held several pastorates in Iowa. At the time of his death he was minister in the Christian Church in Leon.

Their two children are:


Bert Florizel born July 31, 1896 died April 1968


Nancie May493 born May 7, 1898 died July 18, 1969


Mattie remarried to Samuel Garber Sears, (unknown - May 1952), on May 31, 1939. Samuel Sears is descended from Christian Sears who was Nancy Peebler's great-grandfather. He was born in Sergeant, Nebraska.494



Generation 6

Bert Florizel Kemp

Son of Mattie and William Kemp. Born July 31, 1896 in Leon, Iowa and died April 9, 1968 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.495 Married Ruth Janet Aitken born September 20, 1901 in Storm Lake, Iowa and died June 1993 in Leon.496 They married on June 5, 1924.

After graduating from Leon High School, Bert served in the US Army Medical Corps during the First World War. He was an officer in the Iowa National Guard, Company F until he was placed on reserve when his farming duties began to interfere. In July of 1942 he returned to the Medical Corps for the US Navy until March 1944.

Bert and his son Bill served on the same LST (Landing Ship Tank) until it received a direct hit on D Day plus two while in the English Channel. He returned to service in April 1951. He spent two years in Guam and afterward he moved to San Francisco, California. He retired from the Navy on March 30, 1960 having spent his final two years at Hunter’s Point Naval Base in San Francisco.

Upon retirement Bert and Ruth returned home to Leon, Iowa.

Ruth graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa and did graduate work at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She also held a lifetime superintendent’s certificate.

Bert was a member of the Franklin Church of the Brethren in Leon. Ruth was a member of First Christian Church in Osceola, Iowa

Six children were born to them.


William Edwin born August 17, 1925


Robert Aitken born March 2, 1929


Samuel R. born October 4, 1930


Gretchen Florizel born February 8, 1933


Agnes Isobel born June 6, 1935 died January 30, 1982


Michael James born December 17, 1937 died June 25, 1959

(In May 1956 Mike enlisted in the US Air Force. He was assigned to Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina as a radar operator on a B66. He also did time at Eilson Air Force Base in Alaska. Michael was killed in a plane crash during a routine flight from Kelly Air Force Base in Texas. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church in Leon, IA.)497



Generation 7

William Edwin Kemp

Son of Bert and Ruth Kemp. Born August 17, 1925. Married Betty Marie Rarick born July 17, 1929 in Weldon, Iowa. They were married on October 5, 1949.

Bill served with his father on an LST (Landing Ship Tank, see Bert Kemp) with his father during World War II in the English Channel. They were involved in the D Day invasion being taken out of action just two days into the invasion when their LST took a direct hit. The following year Bill rejoined the fight in the Pacific theater.

Bill and Betty were members of the Osceola Christian Church. He is an elder and member of the church board. Bill owned the Curtis franchise for several Iowa counties. The family made their home in Osceola, Iowa.

They had two children.


Kenneth Lee born January 5, 1950 died October 27, 1986


Linda Ann born April 19, 1954

(Born in Sioux City, IA. She graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA in May 1985., then from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in May 1988 with a Master Ministerial Degree. On June 20, 1988 she was ordained at the First Christian Church in West Des Moines. She became Associate Minister at First Christian Church in Independence, MO in July 1988. She married James Stephenson and later divorced. On August 27, 1989 Linda married Robert Paul Baird at Chapel of Tall Oaks Conference Center in Linwood, KS. Robert’s parents are Paul and Barbara Baird Robert was ordained as a Minister of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Akron, Ohio, May 1989. He became an Associate Pastor September 15, 1989 at the First Christian Church in North Kansas City, MO. As of 1993 the couple lived in Independence, MO.)498



Generation 8

Kenneth Lee Kemp

Son of William and Betty Kemp. Born January 5, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa and died October 27, 1986 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.499 Known to friends and family as Kenny. He married Terri Lynn Lowe born December 9, 1952. They were married on June 17, 1972.

Kenny studied veterinary medicine and graduated from Iowa State University in 1972 with a DVM degree. He practiced in Baxter, Iowa in 1974 and 75. In August 1975 he moved to Winterset, Iowa and joined a veterinary partnership where he practiced until 1980.

In 1978 Kenny was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and by 1980 the disease had progressed to the point he could no longer continue working as a Vet. He worked in the National Animal Disease Laboratory in Ames, Iowa until his health deteriorated.

Kenny is buried in Osceola, Iowa. His family continued to live in Winterset.

Their three children are:


Jason Lee born December 11, 1973


Jill Marie born November 7, 1976


Jerrad Bain born August 9, 1978



Generation 7

Robert Aitken Kemp

Son of Bert and Ruth Kemp. Born March 2, 1929. Married Alice Arlene Mills born April 10, 1932. They were married on December 23, 1950 in Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Alice’s parents are Floyd and Pearl Mills of Leon, Iowa.

Bob holds a PhD, CPM, and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. Drafted in October 1950, Bob was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Corp of Engineers on July 1, 1952. He retired after 23 years of service on August 1, 1973.

Highlights of his career include four years as a paratrooper, logging 39 jumps. He attended the Army Engineer Advanced Officers Course, the Command and General Staff College, and served ten years in overseas assignments. Three years spent in Germany and another three in Turkey.

During his time in the military he completed two undergraduate degrees and earned an MBA. After retirement he completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Business at Arizona State University.

In 1993 he was a Professor of Management and Chair of the Management Department for the College of Business Administration at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

His hobbies include photography and growing roses. As of 2004 they were living in Des Moines, Iowa.

Their two children are:


Robert Randolph born January 18, 1954


Joyce Elizabeth born July 30, 1955



Generation 8

Robert Randolph Kemp

Son of Robert and Alice Kemp. Born January 18, 1954 in Leon, Iowa. Married Mary Murdock and later divorced.

He earned an Engineering Science degree from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia and an MBA from Arizona State University.

Two children were born in this marriage.


Jessica


Teresa


Robert remarried to Carol Brownlee on September 5, 1982. Carol had two daughters from a previous marriage, Sirena and Jessica.

In 1993 Robert was working for Honeywell in Phoenix, Arizona, managing a computer design department.500



Generation 8

Joyce Elizabeth Kemp Pollard

Daughter of Robert and Alice Kemp. Born July 30, 1955 in Frankfurt, Germany. Married Timothy John Pollard, (November 14, 1954), on June 20, 1976.

Joyce holds a degree from Arizona State University in Home Economics and Marketing. Tim is an M.D. Together they own and operate a clinic and medical practice in Seward, Alaska.

They had two children.


Turin Jedediah born November 10, 1980

(Born in Omaha, Nebraska.)


Aewin Eleaner born January 24, 1983

(Born in Anchorage, Alaska.)




Generation 7

Samuel R. Kemp

Son of Bert and Ruth Kemp. Born October 4, 1930 in O’Brien County, Iowa. He graduated from Leon High School in 1949. On April 25, 1950 he entered the US Air Force as a Private. In the Air Force he flew on a B-29 and B-36 as a radio operator. In May 1953 now holding the rank of Staff Sergeant, he entered the aviation cadet program for pilots. After graduating on August 19, 1954 Sam received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant and was a pilot.

On June 30, 1970 Sam retired from the Air Force after 20 years and logging 12,000 flying hours. Sam retired with the rank of Major and a command pilot rating. Following his retirement Sam entered the world of Savings and Loan in April 1972. In September 1974 he became a branch manager.

Married Karen Marie Crabtree born September 17, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were married on May 6, 1956. Karen’s parents are Charles and Lillian Crabtree. She grew up in San Francisco, California.

Three children were born to them in Riverside, California.


Lorie June born August 9, 1958

(Married David Michael Simon on September 25, 1982. Lorie graduated from California State University in Sacramento. They have a son born in Woodland, CA but no further information is available.)501


Nancy Diane born November 2, 1959

(Married Jeffery Brent Anderson on June 24, 1989 at the Christian Church in Chico, CA. Nancy graduated from California State University in Davis, CA. The couple was living in Salt Lake City, UT in 1993.)


Carol Lynn born September 7, 1961

(Married Jay Hollinrake on January 3, 1984. In 1993 Carol was employed by Stanford University. They couple was living in Palo Alto, CA.)



Generation 7

Gretchen Florizel Kemp Vaughn Versteegt

Daughter of Bert and Ruth Kemp. Born February 8, 1933. Married Farrel C. Vaughn born September 25, 1934 and died December 9, 1962. They married on May 23, 1953 at Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The marriage produced three children.


Farrel Dennis born November 30, 1953


Janet Lynn born January 13, 1957


Thomas J. born July 6, 1960

(Born in Osceola, Iowa. In 1994 he was working for Binyl-Tech in phoenix, AZ.)


Gretchen remarried to Gerald Versteegt born June 3, 1930. They were married on December 28, 1963. Gerald’s parents are Gerrit and Maggie Versteegt of Lynnville Iowa Gerald owned and operated a service station in Searsboro, Iowa until 1971 when the family relocated to Lynnville, Iowa. As of 1993 Gerald continued to run a service station there.

The family are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grinnell, Iowa. Gretchen has been active on church committees, taught Sunday school, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

They had a daughter.


Amy Joyce born June 7, 1965

(Born in Grinnell, Iowa. In May 1987 she graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.)



Generation 8

Farrel Dennis Vaughn

Son of Gretchen and Farrel Vaughn. Born November 30, 1953 in Osceola, Iowa. In May 1974 he graduated from Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls. Married Cindy ___ and later divorced. No children were born in this marriage.

Farrel later married Phyllis ____. In 1994 the family lived in Iowa Falls where Farrel was employed at the Riverside Book and Bible Company.

Farrel and Phyllis have a daughter.502


Alexandra Grace born September 8, 1989



Generation 8

Janet Lynn Vaughn Braaksma

Daughter of Gretchen and Farrel Vaughn. Born January 13, 1957 in Osceola, Iowa. Married Ronald Dean Braaksma born July 7, 1952. They were married on January 25, 1974.

Ron’s parents are Robert and Jennett (September 16, 1926 – February 11, 1994)503 Braaksma.

Janet graduated in May 1987 from Marshalltown Community College and as of 1993 she was employed by the Iowa State Department of Human Services in Des Moines. They were living in Lynnville, Iowa.

They had three children.


Lesley Ann born August 14, 1974


Ryan Thomas born July 27, 1979


Maren Joyce born August 23, 1981



Generation 7

Agnes Isobel Kemp Aikman

Daughter of Bert and Ruth Kemp. Born June 6, 1935 and died January 30, 1982 in Natoma, Osborne County, Kansas.504 In 1953 she moved with her family to San Francisco, California.

She married Robert Gene Aikman born June 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and died November 2, 1998 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois.505 They were married on December 22, 1953 at the Protestant Chapel at the Presidio in San Francisco, California.

Bob was in the US Air Force as a demolition expert. The family joined him in France where he was stationed. They lived at Etain, France for two years. The couple later divorced.506

Agnes was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Leon, Iowa.

Their three children are:


Richard B. born July 18, 1957

(Born in Onawa, IA.)


Margaret Anna born November 1, 1958

(Born in Leon, IA.)


Mary Ann born July 4, 1959

(Born at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA.)



Generation 8

Margaret Anna Aikman Richmond

Daughter of Agnes and Robert Aikman. Born November 1, 1958. Married Cale Richmond on March 15, 1979. Their children are:


Bonnie Michelle born September 11, 1976


Stacy Lee born January 24, 1980


Casey Dee born May 22, 1982



Generation 8

Mary Ann Aikman Muier Hoosie

Daughter of Anes and Robert Aikman. Born July 4, 1959. Married ____ Muier. Two children were born to the marriage.


Richard Glenn born January 25, 1974


Timothy Morland born December 27, 1974


Mary Ann was remarried to ____ Hoosie and later divorced. No other information is available.



Generation 6

Nancie May Kemp Prather

Daughter of Mattie and William Kemp. Born May 7, 1898 and died July 18, 1969 in Washington, DC.507 She graduated from Leon High School in 1917. She married Oren Alfred Prather born August 17, 1897 and died August 9, 1957 in Rockville, Maryland; the result of a heart attack. They were married in 1920 at Storm Lake, Iowa.

Oren was a graduate of Indianola High School and Simpson Business Course. He served in the Student Army Training Corp (SATC)508 during World War I. Among his various jobs he worked 16 years for Speeder Machine Corporation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a Purchasing Agent. In 1942 the family moved to Washington, DC so Oren could take a position with the government during World War II and the Korean War. He was involved in the distribution of materials for machinery construction. Between wars he worked for Sears as a Division Manager.

Nancie was in sales at Sear after the family moved to Washington, DC.

The couple had three children.


Marcia Louise born June 1921


Alfred Val Jean born April 26, 1926 died March 21, 1990


Bertie Lee born August 1928



Generation 7

Marcia Louise Prather Ikenberry

Daughter of Nancie and Oren Prather. Born in June 1921. She graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended Brethren College at McPherson, Kansas. She married Asa Frederick Ikenberry born November 10, 1920 and died September 16, 2001 in Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia.509 They were married at Cedar Rapids in 1940.

Known to friends and family as Fred, Nancie’s husband was a graduate of Salem College in Salem, West Virginia. During World War II he served in the US Navy. A Lieutenant, he fought in the Pacific theater. After the war he held a position working on the Uni-Vac computer division of Remington-Rand Company in Washington, DC.

Fred was a deacon in the Washington City Church of the Brethren.

Their four children are:


Kenneth Lee born 1941


Richard Joel born 1943


Barbara Louise born 1949


John Frederick born 1952



Generation 8

Kenneth Lee Ikenberry

Son of Marcia and Asa Ikenberry. Born in 1941. Married Susan Chapman French born in 1943. They married in 1967.

Their adopted child is:


Daniel H. born 1974

(Daniel was adopted in 1980.)



Generation 8

Richard Joel Ikenberry

Son of Marcia and Asa Ikenberry. Born in 1943. Married Sandra McDaniel Pearson in 1981 and later divorced.

Their son is:


Richard Pearson510 born 1970



Generation 8

Barbara Louise Ikenberry Tulle

Daughter of Marcia and Asa Ikenberry. Born in 1949. Married C. George Tulle born in 1949. They married in 1971.

They had three children.


George Jacob born 1974


Daniel Gregory born 1978


Emily Louise born 1980



Generation 7

Alfred Val Jean Prather

Son of Nancie and Oren Prather. Born in April 26, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa and died March 21, 1990 in Virginia.511 He graduated from Wilson High School in Washington, DC. Afterward he joined the Army where he served for two years being discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He graduated Summa Cum Laude at Bridgewater, Virginia.

While in college he met his wife. He married Dorothy Virginia Bennett of Wyoming in 1948. They were divorced in 1971.

Known to friends and family as Jean he went on from Bridgewater to get his law degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He was the editor-in-chief of the Law Review, a member of COIF, the Raven Society and others. He held a position with the law firm of Covington and Burling in Washington, DC.

Three children were born to the marriage.


Donald Bennett born 1950


Nancy Lee born 1952


David Brian born 1955


Alfred remarried to Joyce Adamson Blakeman born in 1936. They married in 1971. She had two children from a previous marriage.


Curtis Blakeman born 1962


Chet Blakeman born 1964 died 1984



Generation 8

Donald Bennett Prather

Son of Alfred and Dorothy Prather. Born in 1950. Married Marianne Creed in 1974. They were later divorced.

Their two children are:


Benjamin Robert born 1975


Daniel James born 1979


In 1984 Don married his second wife, Brenda ____. They had two children.


Michael born 1986


Mark born 1988



Generation 8

Nancy Lee Prather Northrop

Daughter of Alfred and Dorothy Prather. Born in 1952. Married James Lynn Northrop in 1974.

Four children were born to them.


James David born 1977


Katherine born 1979


Robert born 1982


Natalie born 1984




Generation 7

Bertie Lee Prather Leahy

Daughter of Nancie and Oren Prather. Born in 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She married Edward Michael Leahy born March 9, 1921 and died July 31, 2002 in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland.512 They were married in 1949.

Bertie graduated from Wilson High School in Washington, DC. She attended Bridgewater, Virginia for two years before leaving to enroll in a Secretarial program at Washington School for Secretaries. She worked four years in the translating department of the National Institute of Health. Ed was the owner of a successful plumbing business in Bethesda.

They have four children.


Michael Edward born 1955

(Married Germaine Lawler in August of 1981.)


John Francis born 1957

(Married Sheryl Rindle in 1981 and later divorced.)513


William Phillip born July 20, 1959 died January 1978514


Deborah Anne born 1960515



Generation 8

Michael Edward Leahy

Son of Bertie Lee and Ed Leahy. Born in 1955. He married Germaine Lawler born 1955. They were married in 1981.

They have three children.


Michelle born 1982


Bridget born 1985


Gregory born 1988












The Catherine Garber Hutton

Family

Generation 4

Catherine Garber Hutton

Daughter of John and Sarah Garber. Born August 10, 1834 and died March 2, 1913. Married Stephen Hutton born June 16, 1832 in Illinois516 and died April 26, 1898. They were married on October 29, 1853 in Jefferson County, IA. Stephen was a farmer. Both are buried at the Brethren Cemetery in Jefferson County, Iowa.

Four children were born to them.


John C. born 1858 died 1929

(Married Lady Isobel McCleary, (1862 - 1940), on February 6, 1884. (No information available on their children.))


Daniel born October 24, 1862 died November 2, 1956

(Married Amanda McCleary, (November 3, 1864 - July 12, 1940), on October 7, 1891. (No information available on their children.))


Malissa S. born 1869 died 1934

(Married John A. Howard, (1866 - 1913), on March 20, 1889. (No information available on their children.))


Sarah M. born unknown died unknown

(Married Harrison Oliver on September 4, 1861. (No information available on their children.))












The Sarah Elizabeth Garber Eshelman

Family

Generation 4

Sarah Elizabeth Garber Eshelman

Daughter of John and Sarah Garber. Born September 25, 1836 in Pennsylvania and died October 1, 1887517 in Jefferson County, Iowa. She is the twin sister of Phoebe Margaret Garber. Married John Eshelman (1836 – 1889) on April 16, 1858. John’s parents were Samuel Eshelman and Susan Hoover. John was also born in Pennsylvania. The 1880 US Census indicates John’s brother Martin was living with them at that time. John lists his occupation as farmer and his brother’s as a laborer.

Both Sarah and John are buried in the Brethren Cemetery in Jefferson County, Iowa. Sarah’s stone is #241.518

(No other information is available on their descendants.)


John Eschelman and his siblings

Top Row: Eliza Jane, Mary. Bottom Row: Martin, Susan and John.


John was not the only Eshelman to marry into the Garber family. Eliza Jane Eshelman married William Teeter. Mary married James Henry Wolff and their daughter Susan Emma Wolff married Frank Angelo Garber. Martin never married. Susan married Ebenezer ____. John married Sarah Elizabeth Garber.












The Phoebe Margaret Garber Evans

Family

Generation 4

Phoebe Margaret Garber Evans

Daughter of John and Sarah Garber. Born September 25, 1836 and died December 4, 1893. She was the twin sister of Sarah Elizabeth Garber. Married Daniel Evans born November 25, 1837 and died May 21, 1875. They were married on December 4, 1861.

The 1880 US Census shows her living with her brother Samuel.

(No other information is known.)











The Daniel Wyley Garber

Family


Generation 4

Daniel Wyley Garber

Son of John and Sarah Garber. Born May 11, 1844 in Libertyville, Iowa519 and died September 29, 1915 in Iowa. Daniel served in the American Civil War. 3rd Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Co. F. Enlisted March 18, 1862. Mustered March 18, 1862. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Feb. 1, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 9, 1865, Atlanta, Georgia rank Private.520 Married Martha B. Tidball born in 1847 and died April 21, 1929. They were married on September 24, 1867521. The 1880 US Census shows Daniel’s occupation as grocer and indicates a 21-year-old nephew, William Dunbary was living with the family.

Both are buried at Fell cemetery near Des Moines, Iowa.522

The couple had three children.523


John W. born September 3, 1870 died September 30, 1904


Augustus born circa 1874


Edwin born circa 1878524


This is Martha B. Garber’s pension application.



The 3rd Iowa Volunteer Calvary at camp 1863 outside Helena, Arkansas.525


1888 Reunion of the 3rd IA Volunteer Calvary in Centerville, IA.

Generation 5

John W. Garber

Son of Daniel and Mary Garber. Born September 3, 1870 and died September 30, 1904. John was born in Libertyville, Iowa and is buried in Fell Cemetery in Jefferson County, IA. Married Florence Mitchell, (February 13, 1874 - January 27, 1936), on October 23, 1892. Florence was born in Keokuck County, Iowa and died in Fairfield, Iowa.

They had four children.


Ruth Ann born August 26, 1893 unknown


Bessie Ursula born June 30, 1895 unknown


Don J. born August 18, 1897 unknown

(While the date of Don's death is unknown it is known he died before his mother's death in January of 1936.)


Female child - name, birth and death unknown







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Appendix A


The Peebler Family

The Peebler family joined the Garber line when Nancy Adaline Peebler married Samuel Albaugh Garber in 1853. Much of the original document came from the Peebler family Bible. Additionally a large amount of data and research was added from Magnolia Manor Genealogy.526

Most Peebler researchers indicate that the name Peebler was one of many forms of the family name. Before the 19th century names often changed from one generation to the next. Usually a simply change in the spelling but sometimes the alterations were more serious. This was especially true for immigrants entering the British Colonies in North America.

The Peebler name most likely existed as Böhler or Beeler when Christian (or Christopher) entered the Americas. Likely his name remained Beeler and experienced it’s change in later generations.



Generation 1

Christian (or Christopher) Böhler or Beeler

Born circa 1717 in Germany527 and died 1774 in New Creek, Hampshire County, Virginia.528 Christian arrived in the colonies on August 11, 1732 aboard the ship Samuel of London, from Cowes, England.529

He married Catherine before 1734 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She was born circa 1718 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died 1741 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

They had three children.


Catherine born August 1734 died March 1, 1763

(Catherine was a Catholic Nun and never married. She was born in Ephrata, PA and died at the Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster , PA.530)


Joseph born circa 1736 died June 11, 1813

(Born in Ephrata, Lancaster Co, PA and died in Washington Co, PA.)


Frederick born circa 1738 died before May 1764


After Catherine’s death he married Elizabeth 1741 in Berryville, Frederick County, Virginia. She died March 1758 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

They had three children.


Mary born unknown died before September 1799


Samuel born unknown died unknown


Benjamin born unknown died unknown


After the death of Elizabeth he married Henrietta Wilhelmina Von Honing 1760 in Virginia. She died after January 18, 1772. The couple had no children.

Additional documentation from: Abstracts of Wills and Estates, Virginia 1742-1801 Pg. 37; FHL #975.5291 p2k. & Fairfax Co., VA Will Bk. D, 129-31. Christopher Beeler Will dated 13 Mar. 1773 (Recorded in Fairfax Co, VA) Probated 6 Jun 1779 (Hampshire Co., VA). (Dec'd, 1774, New Creek, Hamp, VA) Sons: Joseph, Samuel, Frederick, Benjamin; Daughters: Mary, Catherine, (children of Mary), sister (Not named) in the Cloisters in Lancaster Co, PA (EPHRATA). Executors: John Carlyle and John Dalton Witnesses: Nicholas Seaver, John and Barbara Myars.531



Generation 2

Joseph Böhler or Beeler

Son of Christian and Catherine Beeler. Born circa 1736 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died June 11, 1813 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret ____. She was born 1730, and died in Frederick Co, PA.

By 1758 Joseph received the land Christopher (his father) bought in 1740. By 1768 he took over the remaing parts of the large plantation. He had business in Alexandria, Annapolis, and Baltimore. He was a prominent citizen of Winchester and an early member of the Masonic lodge.532

They had three children.533


Christopher born March 8, 1752 died July 22, 1847

(Born in Frederick Co., PA and died in Nelson Co., KY.)


Joseph Jr. born unknown died unknown


Mary born unknown died unknown



Generation 3

Christopher Böhler or Beeler

Son of Joseph and Margaret Beeler. Born March 8, 1752 in Frederick County, Pennsylvania, and died July 22, 1847 in Nelson County, Kentucky. He married Elizabeth Dean born 1764, and died March 1824 in Nelson County, Kentucky.

They had two children.


William born July 10, 1788 died unknown


Mary born unknown died unknown\

(Married James Hancock on April 27, 1807 in Nelson County, KY.)



Generation 4

William Beeler

Son of Christopher and Elizabeth Beeler. Born July 10, 1788 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The date of his death is unknown. He married Ann Price on April 3, 1808 in Nelson County, Kentucky.

They had a daughter.


Ann born unknown died unknown

(Married Isaiah Miller.)




Generation 2

Frederick Böhler or Beeler

Son of Christian and Catherine Beeler. Born circa 1738 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died before May 1764 in Frederick County, Virginia. He married Judy ____. She was born circa 1740, and died after 1764.534

They had five children.


Charles Sr. born unknown died unknown


George born unknown died circa 1798


Joseph born unknown died unknown


Frederick L. Beeler or Peevler born circa 1750 died circa 1802


Samuel born unknown died unknown



Generation 3

Charles Beeler Sr.

Son of Frederick and Judy Beeler. The dates of his birth and death are unknown. The name of his wife is unknown. Charles moved to Fayette Co, PA where he operated a ferry service on the Youghiogheny river.535

It is known that he had at least one son.


Charles Jr. born circa 1775 died unknown

(Born in present day WV.)



Generation 4

Charles Beeler Jr.

Son of Charles Beeler Sr. Born circa 1775 in Virginia536 and the date of his death is unknown. He married Elizabeth ____.

They had three children.


George born 1795 died unknown


Benjamin born 1796 died unknown

(Married Eliza R. Hill.)


Charles III born 1801 died unknown

(Born in Jefferson County, KY.)



Generation 5

George Beeler

Son of Charles Jr. and Elizabeth Beeler. Born 1795 in present day West Virginia. The date of his death is not known. His wife’s name is also unknown.

It is known that George had at least one son.


Benjamin Sanders born 1822 died unknown



Generation 6

Benjamin Sanders Beeler

Son of George Beeler. Born 1822. He married Sarilda Robinson.

They had two children.


Benjamin F. born March 14, 1851 died unknown

(Born in Twin Groove, McLean Co, IL.)


George L. born May 25, 1854 died unknown




Generation 3

George Beeler

Son of Frederick and Judy Beeler. The date of his birth is unknown but he is known to have died circa 1798 in Beeler Station, Marshal County, Virginia.537 He married Jane ____.

It is known that they had at least one son.


Frederick born 1788 died unknown



Generation 3

Frederick L. Beeler or Peevler

Son of Frederick and Judy Beeler. Born circa 1750 in Virginia and died circa 1802 in Montgomery County, Kentucky.538 His wife’s name is unknown.

It is known that he had five children. (Last names included due to spelling variations.)


Magdalene Peevler born before 1765 died before 1840


Michael Fair Peebler Sr. born 1768 died 1848


Peter Peevler born circa 1769 died before September 1808


Mary Pevler born circa 1776 died unknown

(Born in KY. Married James Brown born circa 1769 in Fleming, KY. They married on July 9, 1793 in Clark County, KY.)


George Beelar born before 1785 died unknown

(Born in Fayette Co, PA; m. Priscilla Plummer, August 2, 1806, Flemming, Letcher Co, KY.)



Generation 4

Magdalene Peevler Minear Cobb

Daughter of Frederick L. Beeler. Born before 1765 in Virginia, and died before 1840 in Montgomery County, Missouri. She married ___ Minear.

The marriage produced two children.


John born unknown died unknown


Mary Ann born unknown died unknown

(Married John Sailor.)


It is unknown how the marriage to Mr. Minear ended but Magdalene married Samuel Cobb, Sr. before 1787 in Fayette, Pennsylvania. He was born circa 1761 in Susex, Delaware and died circa 1834 in Montgomery County, Missouri.

This union produced six children.


Phillip born 1788 died before 1850


Samuel Jr. born 1790-1800 died unknown

(Married Sarah Sailor born 1790-1800.)539


Adam540 born 1790-1800 died unknown


Esther born unknown died unknown


Nancy born unknown died unknown


Sarah born unknown died unknown



Generation 5

Phillip Cobb

Son of Magdalene and Samuel Cobb. Born 1788 in Fayette, Pennsylvania, and died before 1850 in Missouri. He married Mary Peveler circa 1810 in Flemming, Kentucky. Mary’s parents were Peter Peveler and Savilla Myers Peveler. Mary was born circa 1790 in Montgomery County, Kentucky.

They had a daughter.


Sibina born July 23, 1810 died 1859



Generation 6

Sibina Cobb Sailor

Daughter of Phillip and Mary Cobb. Born July 23, 1810 and died 1859 in Montgomery County, Missouri. She married James Sailor Sr. born April 3, 1808 in Kentucky and died November 3, 1872 in Montgomery County, Missouri. They were married on December 28, 1828. James’ parents were Emanuel Sailor and Ann Gray Sailor.

They had eight children.541


Sylvester J. born October 5, 1834 died March 14, 1908


Cyrenus Cox born January 17, 1838 died March 19, 1914


Lucy Vicilla born 1842 died unknown


James M. born 1845 died unknown

(Married Mary Alice ____ born circa 1856.)542


John Thomas born June 22, 1846 died January 13, 1927


Celathial E. born 1847 died April 13, 1881

(Married Elizabeth ____ born 1858 in MO.)543


George Washington born July 18, 1849 died January 29, 1887

(Born and died in Montgomery Co., MO. Married Drucilla Oxley born 1850 and died in 1927 in Montgomery Co., MO. He was also married to Martha J. ____ born circa 1861.)544


Virginia born 1854 died unknown



Generation 7

Sylvester J. Sailor

Son of Sibina and James Sailor. Born October 5, 1834 in Missouri and died March 14, 1908. Married Jemima A. Larch born October 6, 1843 in Missouri and died February 6, 1919.

They had six children. One child is unaccounted for, likely this child died in infancy.545


Mary V. born circa 1865 died unknown


Mittie V. born circa 1869 died unknown


Joseph J. born February 1874 died unknown


Washington born December 1879 died before 1900


Ethel born April 1883 died unknown



Generation 7

Cyrenus Cox Sailor

Son of Sibina and James Sailor. Born January 17, 1838 in Montgomery County, Missouri and died March 19, 1914 in Montgomery County, Missouri. Married Martha A. Colvard born October 03, 1848 in North Carolina and died August 24, 1921 in Montgomery County, Missouri. They were married in 1874.

They had five known children.546


Devard B. born August 1875 died unknown


Malcolm E. born circa 1876 died unknown


Archie F. born 1880 died unknown


Oggie M. born July 1881 died unknown


Isaac S. born June 1885 died unknown



Generation 7

John Thomas Sailor

Son of Sibina and James Sailor. Born June 22, 1846 in Missouri and died January 13, 1927. Married Elizabeth Jemima Davis born March 6, 1848 and died January 7, 1899 in Montgomery County, Missouri. They married May 17, 1869.

They had four known children.547


Theron E. born May 1871 died unknown


Guy V. born circa 1876 died unknown


Warren Lee born April 1879 died unknown


Samuel W. born January 1883 died unknown


John remarried after 1900 to Mary E. Hassler born January 16, 1856 and died February 6, 1908 in Montgomery County, Missouri.

John married a third time after 1908 to Mary S. Waggoner Sanders born November 14, 1857 and died October 8, 1927 in Montgomery County, Missouri.



Generation 7

Celathial E. Sailor

Son of Sibina and James Sailor. Born 1847 in Missouri and died April 13, 1881 in Montgomery County, Missouri. Married Elizabeth ____ born 1858 in Missouri.548 He is buried at New Providence Cemetery in Montgomery County, Missouri.

They had one known child


Ida Linn born December 1879 died unknown




Generation 2

Mary Böhler or Beeler Kyzer

Daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Beeler. Born unknown and died before September 1799. Married George Kyzer in 1764. The family lived near her father on New Creek.

They had six children.


George born unknown died unknown


Benjamin born unknown died unknown


John born unknown died unknown


Catherine born unknown died unknown


Mary born unknown died unknown

(Married Jacob Duncle.)


Elizabeth born unknown died unknown



Generation 2

Samuel Böhler or Beeler

Son of Christian and Elizabeth Beeler. The dates of his brth and death are unknown. Married Mary Graves in Virginia. Mary’s parents were Thomas Graves and Isabel Bartlett Graves.549

They had seven children.


Samuel born unknown died unknown


Mary born unknown died unknown

(Married John Huck.)


Elizabeth born unknown died unknown


Benjamin born unknown died unknown


James born unknown died unknown


George born unknown died unknown


Christopher born unknown died unknown



Generation 2

Benjamin Böhler or Beeler

Son of Christian and Elizabeth Beeler. The dates of his brth and death are unknown. His wife’s name is unknown. He settled in Jefferson County, Virginia.550 Owned and operated a grist mill which was on property that was eventually separated into Berkeley County, Virginia and is present day West Virginia.551

Benjamin is known to have had at least one child.


Benjamin Jr. born unknown died unknown552




Generation 4

Michael Fair Peebler Sr.553

Son of Frederick L. Beeler. Born 1769 in Virginia and died 1848 in Jefferson County, Iowa. He married Esther Sears born 1768 in North Carolina and died 1864 in Liberty, Adams County, Illinois. They were married November 22, 1796 in Clark County, Kentucky. Esther and Michael Peebler moved to Liberty, Illinois and later moved from there to Jefferson County, Iowa. In Jefferson County the family established the Peebler homestead.

Esther’s father Christian Sears was born in Switzerland circa 1730 he was a member of the group, which formed the Brethren Church554. With other members he moved to Holland during his early adulthood. Later, along with the other church members he immigrated to America. They landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and settled in North Carolina. Later Christian moved to Kentucky where he died.

Esther’s mother was Hanna Sears. Christian Sears was twice married and the father of ten children. Christian's first wife was killed when a tree limb fell on her.

Michael Peebler, Sr. died at 68 and was buried southeast of Libertyville, Iowa in Fell Cemetery. Esther died in Liberty, Illinois and is buried either at Hamilton or Liberty, Illinois. It would appear she returned to Liberty, Illinois after the death of her husband.

They had nine children.


John


Sam


David born July 28, 1803 died August 20, 1900

(Married Susan Imbler, (birth date unknown - 1895), on July 18, 1827.)


Nancy


Michael Fair, Jr. born May 6, 1809 died August 28, 1877


Polly


Andrew


William


Jacob



Generation 5

Michael Fair Peebler Jr.

Son of Michael and Esther Peebler. Born May 6, 1809 in Logan, Kentucky and died August 28, 1877 in Jefferson County, Iowa. Michael Jr. is buried in the Dunkard Cemetery near Batava, Iowa. Married Frances (Fannie) Jacks, (June 19, 1816 - April 11, 1894), on July 27, 1830. Frances is buried in the same cemetery.

Their nine children are:


Mary born May 1831 died April 19, 1894


Catherine Jane born October 3, 1832 died February 1934


Nancy Adaline born September 10, 1834 died May 21, 1910


Ellis born April 3, 1836 died December 12, 1916 died unknown


Esther born circa 1837 died unknown

(Married Samuel H. Brown, on December 8, 1857. No other information is available.)


Susan F. born circa 1841 died unknown


Emma555 born November 26, 1846 died May 6, 1927


Carolyn E. born circa 1848

(Known to friends and family simply as “Cal”. Born in Libertyville, Iowa. Married George Kleim on November 15, 1870. She was married a second time to George Gray. In 1916 she was living in Union County, IA as Mrs. Gray.556 No other information is available.)


Augusta Ann born May 1, 1850 died August 29, 1923



Generation 6

Mary Peebler Dustin

Daughter of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born May 9, 1831 and died April 12, 1894. Married William557 Dustin on August 23, 1843.

They had five children.


W.W.


W.E.


Jan

(Jan married ____ Weir.)


E.R.

(This daughter married ____ Pollack.)


Frank



Generation 6

Catherine Jane Peebler Keim

Daughter of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born October 3, 1832 and died February 1934. Known to friends and family simply as “Jane”. She married Lewis P. Keim, (November 14, 1831 - January 11, 1915).

They had eight children.


Frances A. born January 6, 1855 died unknown


Charles H.558 born October 17, 1857 died unknown


Emma born January 9, 1859 died unknown


Mary S. born August 28, 1861 died in infancy


Frank M. born June 19, 1863 died unknown559


Kittie born January 23, 1866 died unknown


Jennie A. born October 17, 1869 died unknown

(Married Edward Woods. (No other information available.))


Ellis W. born July 16, 1873 died June 10, 1947



Generation 7

Frances A. Keim Newland

Daughter of Catherine and Louis Keim. Born January 6, 1855 and date of death unknown. Married Isaac W. Newland in 1875. They had a son.


Elmer



Generation 7

Charles H. Keim

Son of Catherine and Louis Keim. Born January 9, 1856 and date of death unknown. Married Matilda Borland in 1884.

Their three children are:


Ira born October 3, 1885 died unknown


Earl born June 13, 1890 died unknown

(Married Pearl (last name unknown). (No other information is available.))


Angie born unknown died unknown

(Married Sandy Raliegh. Second husband, Emerson Keim.)



Generation 7

Emma Keim Folger

Daughter of Catherine and Louis Keim. Born January 5, 1859 and date of death unknown. Married Wyman W. Folger in 1882.

Their two children are:


Ward


Jennie Keller



Generation 7

Frank M. Keim

Son of Catherine and Louis Keim. Born June 19, 1863 and date of death unknown. Married May Forbes in 1894.

They had seven children.


Mildred

(Married ____ Wilson.)


Ray


Carl


Floyd

(Married Vera Arnold.)


Daisey

(First married to a Mr. Bright then later married to a Mr. Isenbarger. (No other information is available.))


Donald


Bernard



Generation 7

Kittie Keim Bowman

Daughter of Catherine and Louis Keim. Born January 23, 1866 and date of death unknown. Married John Bowman on March 5, 1903.

They had a son.


Vernon



Generation 8

Vernon Bowman

Son of Kittie and John Bowman. Dates of birth and death unknown. Married Jewell. They had two children.


Paul


Barbara

(Married ____ Sewards560.)




Generation 7

Ellis W. Keim

Son of Catherine and Louis Keim. Born July 26, 1873 and died June 10, 1947. Married Hattie Newham on January 7, 1896.

Their three children are:


Virgie born September 21, 1896 died April 23, 1981


Bernice born January 30, 1901 died 1974

(Married Howard Paxson in 1925.)


Glene561 born June 1, 1903 died December 12, 1976


Ellis W. remarried Viola Cline, (April 12, 1883 - April 12, 1972), on December 15, 1915. Three children were born to this marriage.


Louise born October 17, 1917


Edwin Ellis born October 21, 1922 died January 22, 1939


Margaret born May 24, 1925



Generation 8

Virgie Keim Hogan

Daughter of Ellis and Hattie Keim. Born September 21, 1896 and died April 23, 1981. Married Russell Hogan on September 12, 1923.

Two children were born to the marriage. They are:


Donald Keim born August 25, 1925


William Louis562 born December 1, 1929



Generation 9

Donald Keim Hogan

Son of Virgie and Russell Hogan. Born August 30, 1925. Married Dixie McMullen, (September 3, 1929), on August 14, 1948.

Their three children are:


James Rodney born August 31, 1950

(Married Dowla Johnson November 21, 1971.)


Pamela Kay born February 3, 1953


Penny Lee born September 22, 1958

(Married Timothy Burns on July 22, 1976.)



Generation 10

Pamela Kay Hogan Stacker

Daughter of Donald and Dixie Hogan. Born February 3, 1953. Married Clifton Stacker on August 1, 1970.

They had two children.


Anthony Keim born February 16, 1971


Cecily Kay born January 19, 1976




Generation 9

William Louis Hogan

Son of Virgie and Russell Hogan. Born December 1, 1929. Married Alberta Schonnuth on December 14, 1950.

Their three children are:


Bently Russell born March 14, 1960


William Greg563 born September 15, 1961


Sahrena Ann born October 5, 1962



Generation 8

Glene Keim

Son of Ellis and Hattie Keim. Born June 1, 1903 and died December 12, 1976. Married Gertrude Payne, (June 6, 1913), in December 1939.

They had two children.


Robert Kenneth born May 3, 1943


Thomas Richard born September 8, 1946



Generation 9

Thomas Richard Keim

Son of Glene and Gertrude Keim. Born September 8, 1946. Married Katherine Brenner on September 8, 1972.

Their two children are:


Tracey Jeanne born May 31, 1974


Cortney Lauren born April 13, 1978




Generation 8

Louise Keim Weaver

Daughter of Ellis and Viola Keim. Born October 17, 1917. Married Wilfred Weaver on July 8, 1944.

They had two children.


Donna Sue born August 3, 1947


Stephen Dwight born December 24, 1951



Generation 9

Donna Sue Weaver Goodman

Daughter of Louise and Wilfred Weaver. Born August 3, 1947. Married Gary Goodman, (May 21, 1944), on August 6, 1966.

Their three children are:


Melissa Dawn born October 13, 1968


Kelly Marie born July 8, 1970


Bary Scott born April 16, 1973




Generation 8

Margaret Keim Worthington

Daughter of Ellis and Viola Keim. Born May 24, 1925. Married James Worthington on May 21, 1947.

They had four children.


Kay Louise born November 24, 1949

(Married Sidney564 McConnard. (No other information available.))


Beth Marie born June 14, 1951


June Bernice born June 16, 1952

(Married Al Harris. (No other information available.))


Ann Janice born March 14, 1954



Generation 6

Nancy Adaline Peebler Garber

Daughter of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born September 10, 1834 and died May 21, 1910. Married Samuel Albaugh Garber born January 1, 1828 and died June 1, 1888. They were married in 1853.





The couple had ten children.


William Ellis born February 1, 1854 died May 26, 1855


Joanna born November 15, 1855 died January 12, 1859


Josephine born November 15, 1855 died July 18, 1937


Lewis Daniel born August 8, 1858 died December 29, 1936


John Fair born February 13, 1860 died December 22, 1940


Edwin born February 20, 1864 died October 14, 1864


Frank Angelo born May 8, 1865 died November 28, 1964


Michael Peebler born November 8, 1866 died March 7, 1958


Sara Frances (Fannie) born December 26, 1870 died October 6, 1948


Mattie Angie born October 14, 1872 died June 20, 1963


(To follow the descendants of Samuel and Nancy Garber see Samuel Albaugh Garber in the main genealogy.)




Generation 6

Ellis Peebler

Son of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born April 3, 1836 and died December 12, 1916. Married Delilah Brown, (October 15, 1840 - February 28, 1897), on January 31, 1861.

Eleven children were born to them. Only seven are known.


George born unknown died unknown


F.W. born unknown died unknown


Lewis born unknown died unknown


R.J. (female) born unknown died unknown

(Married ____ Parks.)


T.H. (female) born unknown died unknown

(Married ____ Glenn.)


James born unknown died unknown


Ada born unknown died unknown



Generation 6

Susan F. Peebler Brown Springer

Daughter of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born circa 1841565 in Illinois. The date and place of her death are unknown. At age 16 she married D.W. Brown on November 19, 1857. Nothing else is known of this union and no children are documented to be from this union.

She later married Michael David Springer. This marriage is known to have produced a son. It has been reported that in 1916 she was living in Leon, Iowa.566 However it is clearly documented that she was living with her son’s family in Center Township, Iowa in 1920.567

Susan and Michael’s son was:


Micheal Fair born circa 1871 died unknown



Generation 7

Michael Fair Springer

Son of Susan and Michael David Springer. Born circa 1871 in Iowa date and place of his death are unknown. . Michael married Mary F. Stone born circa 1870 in Iowa.568

They had three children.


George E. born circa 1899 died unknown


John S. born circa 1903 died unknown


Helen E. born circa 1906 died



Generation 8

George E. Springer

Son of Michael and Mary Springer. Born December 1, 1898 in Iowa and died November 1975 in Alexandria, Louisiana.569 Married Marguerite F. ___ born January 12, 1904 in Iowa570 and died September 6, 2002.571 They were married circa 1926.

As of the 1930 Census the couple had one son.


Frederic M. born circa 1928572

(Born in the District of Columbia.)



Generation 8

John S. Springer

Son of Michael and Mary Springer. Born circa 1902 or 03 in Iowa. The date and place of his death is unknown. Married Margaret ___ born circa 1909 in Scotland, England. They married circa 1927.573

As of April 2, 1930 they had only one son.


John born February 1930

(Born in Michigan.)




Generation 6

(Emily or)Emma Peebler Wagner

Daughter of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born November 26, 1846 and died May 6, 1927. Married John Calvin Wagner, (February 16, 1844 - November 26, 1921), on November 16, 1865.

They had ten children.


William Henry born August 21, 1866 died March 7, 1941


Alcinda Bell born November 27, 1867 died September 15, 1921


Charles A. born May 16, 1871 died February 1, 1949


Margaret born May 30, 1873 died September 2, 1874


Mary Adaline born August 28, 1875 died October 13, 1968


Frank A. born October 12, 1877 died February 13, 1952


Samuel Michael born August 17, 1880 died October 13, 1963


John Ellis born November 25, 1883 died January 13, 1960


Anna born February 18, 1885 died January 13, 1973


Frances Catherine born December 15, 1886 died January 22, 1972

(Frances Catherine was called "Kate".)



Generation 7

Alcinda Bell Wagner Blanchard

Daughter of Emma and John Wagner. Born November 27, 1867 and died September 15, 1921. Married Frances E. Blanchard, (November 17, 1865 - September 24, 1940), on February 24, 1887.

They had a daughter.


Myrth



Generation 8

Myrth Blanchard Wear

Daughter of Alcinda and Frances Blanchard. Dates of birth and death are unknown. Married Charles H. Wear. The couple had a daughter.


Dorothy



Generation 9

Dorothy Wear McConnell

Daughter of Myrth and Charles Wear. Dates of birth and death unknown. Married ____ McConnell.

They had three children.


Richard D.


Sara


Anne




Generation 7

Charles A. Wagner

Son of Emma and John Wagner. Born May 16, 1871 and died February 1, 1949. Married Caroline Meyers, (May 24, 1874 - March 3, 1967), on December 26, 1896.

The couple had two children.


Orvis


Ruth



Generation 7

Mary Adaline Wagner Thompson

Daughter of Emma and John Wagner. Born August 28, 1875 and died October 13, 1968. Married Elmer Thompson, (January 3, 1873 - February 22, 1953), on February 8, 1900.

Their three children are:


Veta born April 28, 1901

(Schoolteacher. Never married.)


Velma born December 11, 1902

(Registered Nurse. Never married.)


Calvin born February 15, 1912



Generation 8

Calvin Thompson

Son of Mary and Elmer Thompson. Born February 15, 1912. Married Bernice Musil. They had two children.


Judy


Carol




Generation 7

Frank A. Wagner

Son of Emma and John Wagner. Born October 12, 1877 and died February 13, 1952. Married Mary Altine Bradshaw, (February 19, 1882 - July 8, 1978), on March 29, 1901.

Eight children were born to the them.


Marvin born October 6, 1901 died February 12, 1964


Ruby born October 16, 1904


Nellie born September 7, 1906


Orval Calvin born September 24, 1907


Lucille born August 30, 1909


Una Mildred born April 23, 1914 died September 16, 1916


Harold born April 11, 1917


Paul born February 11, 1919



Generation 8

Marvin Wagner

Son of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born October 6, 1901 and died February 12, 1964. Married Nellie Switzer, (June 26, 1904 - November 26, 1978), on June 29, 1924.

Four children were born to them.


Dorothy born July 30, 1928


Charles born April 4, 1931


Dennis born August 13, 1933


Georgine born February 22, 1936



Generation 9

Dorothy Wagner Bryon

Daughter of Marvin and Nellie Wagner. Born July 30, 1928. Married Eugene Bryon, (January 17, 1925).

They had four children.


Marcia Jean born January 22, 1942


Eugene, Jr. born May 18, 1951


Scottie Ann born December 13, 1952


Katherine born December 19, 1954



Generation 9

Dennis Wagner

Son of Marvin and Nellie Wagner. Born August 13, 1933. Married Nancy Attebery574, (January 4, 1932). The couple had a daughter.


Lee Ann born January 16, 1971



Generation 9

Georgine Wagner Harper

Daughter of Marvin and Nellie Wagner. Born February 22, 1936. Married William575 Harper, (June 22, 1937).

Four children were born to them.


Terry Lynn born February 20, 1958


Mark born April 21, 1959


Amy born September 7, 1961


Timothy born September 2, 1963




Generation 8

Ruby Wagner Gordon

Daughter of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born October 15, 1904. Married Eugene Gordon, (November 15, 1900 - February 6, 1972), on October 5, 1923.

They had seven children.


Maxine born December 5, 1924 died March 5, 1971


Kenneth born April 4, 1927 died May 29, 1944


Gertrude born August 27, 1928


Nadine born May 6, 1930 died June 28, 1931


Leland born September 18, 1931


Verla born March 2, 1936


Wanda June born March 13, 1938



Generation 9

Maxine Gordon Carr

Daughter of Ruby and Eugene Gordon. Born December 5, 1924 and died March 5, 1971. Married Donald576 Carr on March 14, 1946.

Their four children are:


Shirley Jean born March 24, 1947


Sheron June born March 24, 1947

(Sheron and Shirley are twins.)


John Leroy born May 22, 1950


Belinda Eilene born January 24, 1952



Generation 10

Shirley Jean Carr Anderson

Daughter of Maxine and Don Carr. Born March 24, 1947. Married Erick Reginal Anderson, (February 26, 1909 - January 24, 1978), on September 12, 1964.

They had four children.


Erick Reginal, Jr.577 born April 2, 1965


Karl Dwayne born November 8, 1969


Donald Daniel born June 24, 1975


Amanda Lynn Kiefer born April 17, 1981

(Married Erick ____. Shirley may have remarried after the death of her husband, Erick, but no information is available.)



Generation 10

Sheron June Carr Seidel Lane

Daughter of Maxine and Don Carr. Born March 24, 1947. Married Steven Seidel, (October 28, 1939), on December 31, 1963 and later divorced.

The marriage resulted in three children.


Donald Steven born October 9, 1964


Matthew Wayne born April 7, 1967


Richard Dennis born October 5, 1974


Sheron remarried to Donald Herbert Lane, (August 24, 1931), on August 24, 1977.



Generation 10

John Leroy Carr

Son of Maxine and Don Carr. Born May 22, 1950. Married Jean ____ and later divorced. John remarried. He has a daughter from one of the marriages.


Carrie Lynn



Generation 10

Belinda Eilene Carr Barnes

Daughter of Maxine and Don Carr. Born January 24, 1952. Married Kenneth Bruce Barnes, (July 29, 1947), on December 23, 1969.

The couple had four children.


Julie Annetta Carr born March 2, 1968


Christian Louise Wiley born January 6, 1969


Melissa Ann born May 15, 1970


Kenneth Bruce, Jr. born December 13, 1973




Generation 9

Gertrude Gordon Maib

Daughter of Ruby and Eugene Gordon. Born August 27, 1928. Married Richard Maib, (January 17, 1928 - May 19, 1976), on October 27, 1951.

Their four children are:


Richard, Jr. born May 18, 1952


Jeffery born July 6, 1953


Cynthia Jean born September 1, 1955


Lena Nadine born June 17, 1964



Generation 10

Richard Maib Jr.

Son of Gertrude and Richard Maib. Born May 18, 1952. Married Joannie Hollenburg578, (December 10, 1951), on May 22, 1970.

They had three children.


Richard, III born October 20, 1970


Ericka born August 6, 1973


Heather born October 4, 1980



Generation 10

Jeffery Maib

Son of Gertrude and Richard Maib. Born July 6, 1953. Married Carman Barg, (November 27, 1954), on September 10, 1972.

Their two children are:


Rachel born March 23, 1973


Maggie579 born December 15, 1978




Generation 9

Leland Gordon

Son of Ruby and Eugene Gordon. Born September 18, 1931. Married Veneta Smith, (February 25, 1936), on March 19, 1955.

Two children were born to them.


Scott born May 13, 1956


Debbie born June 23, 1957



Generation 9

Verla Gordon Graham

Daughter of Ruby and Eugene Gordon. Born March 2, 1936. Married James Graham, (August 31, 1931), on February 27, (year unknown). Verla had a daughter in a previous relationship.

Verla and James had three children.


Susan born July 25, 1954

(Verla's daughter from a previous relationship.)


James Douglas born July 6, 1955


Keith Edward born July 12, 1957


Katheline Marie born October 2, 1959



Generation 10

Susan Gordon Shank

Daughter of Verla Gordon. Born July 25, 1954. Married Ronald Shank, (September 16, 1951), on August 8, 1973.

Their two children are:


James580 born June 18, 1974


Robert581 born September 16, 1976




Generation 9

Wanda June Gordon Ebert Lamber

Daughter of Ruby and Eugene Gordon. Born March 13, 1938. Wanda remarried to Charles W. Ebert582, (September 15, 1937).

They had two children.


Kim Edward born April 2, 1959

(Married Patricia Bundy, (April 23, 1961), on June 20, 1981.)


Lori Ann born April 4, 1961


Wanda remarried to William H. Lamber on April 27, 1979. No children were born to them.



Generation 10

Lori Ann Ebert Robinson

Daughter of Wanda and Charles Ebert. Born April 4, 1961. Married Wallace R. Robinson, (September 1, 1959), on August 30, 1980 and divorced July 7, 1982.

They had a daughter.


Michelle Lynn born August 1, 1981




Generation 8

Nellie Wagner McDaneld

Daughter of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born September 7, 1906. Married Wallace McDaneld, (August 3, 1907), on August 15, 1928.

Four children were born to the union.


Donald born April 14, 1931


Arthur Raymond born August 27, 1932 died October 19, 1983


Shirley Ann born November 10, 1934


Sharon Arlee born October 16, 1940



Generation 9

Donald McDaneld

Son of Nellie and Wallace McDaneld. Born April 14, 1931. Married Marcella Buss, (August 27, 1930), on January 14, 1950.

They had a daughter.


Margo born March 13, 1954

(Margo is blind. Married Grant Downey, (February 26, 1952, also blind), on June 3, 1978.)



Generation 9

Arthur Raymond McDaneld

Son of Nellie and Wallace McDaneld. Born August 27, 1932 and died October 19, 1983. Married Shirley Ann (Tealy) Ketchum, (December 3, 1934), on December 20, 1958.

They had a daughter.


Dana Leah born December 11, 1959

(Married Peter Wells Steinwart on June 13, 1981.)



Generation 9

Shirley Ann McDaneld Willoughly

Daughter of Nellie and Wallace McDaneld. Born November 10, 1934. Married Rodney Willoughly, (August 22, 1932), on December 19, 1954.

Their three children are:


Lisa born October 6, 1960

(Married Steve Stigmon on April 26, 1980 and later divorced. No children were born to the marriage. Lisa remarried to Donald McMillen on July 31, 1982.)


Marc born November 14, 1962


Todd born November 17, 1965



Generation 9

Sharon Arlee McDaneld Barrogree

Daughter of Nellie and Wallace McDaneld. Born October 16, 1940. Married Ronald Barrogree, (July 12, 1934), on November 25, 1960.

They had two children.


Ronda born June 26, 1966


Russell born September 30, 1971




Generation 8

Orval Calvin Wagner

Son of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born September 24, 1907. Married Florence Williams, (August 7, 1913), on June 16, 1931.

Two children were born to them.


Velva Marie born July 20, 1932


Irvin Leroy born February 14, 1937



Generation 9

Velva Marie Wagner Butler

Daughter of Orval and Florence Wagner. Born July 20, 1932. Married Donald Bulter, (September 30, 1933), on May 19, 1957.

Their two children are:


David Lee born February 22, 1958

(Married Yolanda Alea Grove, (August 11, 1958) on August 2, 1980.)


Denice Marie born July 7, 1969



Generation 9

Irvin Leroy Wagner

Son of Orval and Florence Wagner. Born February 14, 1937. Married Joan Bulefeldt, (May 6, 1937), on June 7, 1959.

They had three children.


Brenda Marcyea born November 3, 1961


Janet Marie born February 25, 1967


Karen Altena born January 26, 1971




Generation 8

Lucille Wagner Gordon

Daughter of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born August 30, 1909. Married Lawrence Gordon, (August 6, 1905 - January 14, 1974), on September 9, 1934.

They had one child.


Jerry born July 19, 1935



Generation 9

Jerry Gordon

Son of Lucille and Lawrence Gordon. Born July 19, 1935. Married September 1, 1956, (wife's name unknown).

They had four children..


Tina Kathlene born February 23, 1958


Robert born February 18, 1961


Audra Jo born April 13, 1966


Lucille born February 25, 1970




Generation 8

Harold Wagner

Son of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born April 11, 1917. Married Olive Burnett, (May 29, 1918), on June 5, 1947.

They had three children.


Tamara born October 7, 1948


Mark born February 5, 1951


Debra born April 6, 1952



Generation 9

Tamara Wagner Steen

Daughter of Harold and Olive Wagner. Born October 7, 1948. Married Roger Steen, (August 31, 1946), on March 15, 1970.

Two children were born to them.


Hannelee born August 9, 1972


Brett born April 20, 1974



Generation 9

Debra Wagner Miller

Daughter of Harold and Olive Wagner. Born April 6, 1952. Married Ross Miller, (December 10, 1951), on June 24, 1975.

They had four children.


Jamie born April 2, 1976


Joanna born June 9, 1977


Holly born March 5, 1979


Tiffany born September 7, 1980




Generation 8

Paul Wagner

Son of Frank and Mary Wagner. Born February 11, 1919. Married Jane ____, (May 22, 1921), on December 24, 1939.

They had a daughter.


Paula born May 29, 1946



Generation 9

Paula Wagner Pennock

Daughter of Paul and Jane Wagner. Born May 29, 1946. Married Jeffery583 Pennock on January 1, 1967.

Their three children are:


Brentor584 born January 14, 1968


Tyler born unknown


Ashley born August 18, 1978




Generation 7

Samuel Michael Wagner

Son of Emma and John C. Wagner. Born August 17, 1880 and died October 13, 1961. Married Lottie I. Harlan, (March 27, 1883 - March 9, 1968), on November 27, 1902.

Their five children are:


Oral born October 30, 1903


Wilma Alberta born September 10, 1905 died February 8, 1907


Freda Geraldine born November 20, 1907


Mildred Louise born December 8, 1909


Evelyn Frances born February 19, 1916



Generation 8

Oral Wagner

Son of Samuel and Lottie Wagner. Born October 30, 1903. Married Mary Bell Amis, (March 23, 1903 - February 8, 1955), on February 22, 1931.

The couple had two children.


Samuel Rueben born January 29, 1934


Paul born December 24, 1937



Generation 9

Samuel Rueben Wagner

Son of Oral and Mary Wagner. Born January 29, 1934. Married Gyra Christine Caldwell, (June 6, 1935), on June 14, 1959.

They had two children.


John Harlan born September 8, 1966


Mary Christine born July 19, 1968



Generation 9

Paul Wagner

Son of Oral and Mary Wagner. Born December 24, 1937. Married Sharon Mather, (March 21, 1939), on July 17, 1960.

Their three children are:


Anne Elizabeth born October 29, 1961


Mary Beth born May 21, 1963


Paul, Jr. born September 1, 1975




Generation 8

Freda Geraldine Wagner Vance

Daughter of Samuel and Lottie Wagner. Born November 20, 1907. Married George C. Vance on July 18, 1931.

They had three children.


Gary Dean born February 27, 1933


Charlotte Louise born September 10, 1936


David Arthur born January 30, 1938



Generation 9

Gary Dean Vance

Son of Freda and George Vance. Born February 27, 1933. Married, wife's name unknown.

Their two children are:


James David


Jennifer



Generation 9

Charlotte Louise Vance Marshall

Daughter of Freda and George Vance. Born September 10, 1936. Married ____ Marshall. The couple had three children.


Diane Louise


Deborah


Donald



Generation 9

David Arthur Vance

Son of Freda and George Vance. Born January 30, 1938. Married, wife's name unknown.

They had three children:


Gregg


Kevin born July 7, 1969585


Veroneia




Generation 8

Mildred Louise Wagner Price

Daughter of Samuel and Lottie Wagner. Born December 8, 1909. Married Raymond586 T. Price, (May 14, 1913 - November 23, 1982), on May 17, 1936.

The couple had two children.


R. Tom587 born August 6, 1937


Dennis Harlan born March 21, 1942



Generation 9

R. Tom Price

Son of Mildred and Ray Price. Born August 6, 1937. Married Sandra Anderson, (July 26, 1940), on September 6, 1961.

Their four children are:


John Thomas born July 7, 1966


Carrie Anne born March 20, 1968


Susan Elizabeth born May 19, 1969


Allyson Kaye born October 20, 1975



Generation 9

Dennis Harlan Price

Son of Mildred and Ray Price. Born March 21, 1942. Married Wallis Kay Reynald, (September 19, 1943), on June 6, 1966.

They had three children.


Stephen Reynald born September 18, 1968


David Harlan born May 15, 1971


Matthew Larkin born October 17, 1978




Generation 8

Evelyn Frances Wagner Thomas

Daughter of Samuel and Lottie Wagner. Born February 9, 1916. Married James Patrick Thomas in December 1937.

Three children were born to them.


John Robert born September 20, 1938


James Patrick born March ??


Patricia Ann born December 1, 1950




Generation 7

John Ellis Wagner

Son of Emma and John C. Wagner. Born November 25, 1883 and died January 13, 1968. Married Sara Evelin (Eva) Burwell, (October 30, 1887 - November 17, 1960), on March 25, 1908.

They had two children.


Marceline born 1912


Arnis Burwell born 1914 died 1970



Generation 8

Marceline Wagner Smith

Daughter of John and Eva Wagner. Born in 1912. Married Cecel Smith, (1911), in 1937. The couple had one son.


R.J. born 1942



Generation 9

R.J. Smith

Son of Marceline and Cecel Smith. Born in 1942. Married Jeanne Myers, (1943), on December 31, 1959.

Their two children are:


Pamela born 1961


Rhonda born 1963




Generation 8

Arnis Burwell Wagner

Son of John and Eva Wagner. Born in 1914 and died in 1970. Married Iris Langston in 1940 and divorced in 1946.

They had a daughter.


Karen born 1943

(Karen married and now has five or six children. No details are known.)


Arnis remarried to Dorothy Colton, (birth date and date of death unknown).




Generation 7

Anna Wagner Cline

Daughter of Emma and John C. Wagner. Born February 18, 1885 and died January 13, 1973. Married Ernest Cline in 1924.

Their daughter is:


Patricia

(All that is known of Patricia is that she never married and has an adopted son.)



Generation 7

Frances (Kate) Catherine Wagner Gledhill

Daughter of Emma and John C. Wagner. Born December 15, 1886 and died January 22, 1972. Married Joseph William Gledhill, (July 24, 1888 - July 15, 1983), on July 24, 1912.

The couple had a daughter.


Marjorie Arloa born April 8, 1914



Generation 8

Marjorie Arloa Gledhill King

Daughter of Kate and Will Gledhill. Born April 8, 1914. Married Bruce King, (May 9, 1912), on July 24, 1938.

Their two children are:


Kenneth Bruce born August 25, 1942


Marilyn Louise born June 20, 1945




Generation 6

Augusta Ann Peebler Wagner

Daughter of Michael Jr. and Fannie Peebler. Born May 1, 1850 and died August 29, 1923. Known to friends and family as “Gusta”. She married Joseph Henry Wagner, (February 19, 1846 - March 22, 1932), on December 17, 1868.

They had eight children.


Mary Susan (Molly) born December 20, 1869 died unknown


Fannie588 Augusta born September 7, 1872 died October 22, 1929


Ida May born February 7, 1874 died May 27, 1959


Catherine Lou born September 27, 1877 died March 19, 1958


Maggie Belle born October 3, 1879 died January 9, 1960


Joseph Ellis born February 12, 1882 died unknown


Minnie Maud born June 7, 1885 died June 17, 1967


Nellie Olive born April 1, 1887 died June 19, 1971



Generation 7

Mary Susan Wagner Glays Sanger

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Known to friends and family as Molly. Born December 20, 1869; now deceased. Married David Glays in 1889.

They had two children.


Nina born unknown died unknown


Maggie589 born July 11, 1891 died April 16, 1978


Molly590 remarried to Anthony Sanger on April 13, 1900. Three children were born to them.


Bernice born July 1, 1902


Mary Ruth591 born February 27, 1904 died May 2, 1983


Gussie born April 14, 1905



Generation 8

Nina Glays Whistle

Daughter of Molly and David Glays. Dates of birth and death unknown. Married Wilbur Whistle.

The marriage produced a daughter.


Francis



Generation 8

Maggie Glays Williams

Daughter of Molly and David Glays. Born July 11, 1891592 and died April 16, 1978. Married Charles Williams, ( birth unknown - December 19, 1966).

They had two children.


Dorothy


Gwendle John



Generation 9

Dorothy Williams Kerr

Daughter of Maggie and Charles Williams. Dates of birth and death unknown. Married Homer S. Kerr.

Five children were born to them.


Phyllis Jean


Jo Ann


John S.


Judith Kay


Janie

(Married Gary Miller. (No other information available.))



Generation 10

Phyllis Jean Kerr Coffman

Daughter of Dorothy and Homer Kerr. Date of birth unknown. Married Leland Coffman, (dates of birth and death unknown).

Their two children are:


Sheryl Lea


Steven Eugene



Generation 10

Jo Ann Kerr Quinne

Daughter of Dorothy and Homer Kerr. Birth date unknown. Married James593 E. Quinne.

They had three children.


Tony Eugene


Tracy Lee


Troy Shuri



Generation 10

John S. Kerr

Son of Dorothy and Homer Kerr. Birth date unknown. Married Nancy Lee Hootmas. Three children were born to them.


Janet Marie


Richard Donald


Lisa Anne



Generation 10

Judith Kay Kerr Kredbeil

Daughter of Dorothy and Homer Kerr. Birth date unknown. Married Steven Eugene Kredbeil.

Three children were born to them.


Lonnie


Stefane


Travis



Generation 9

Gwendle John Williams

Son of Maggie and Charles Williams. Birth date unknown. Known to friends and family as John. Married Madelene Powers.

They had two children.


Patricia Ann


Charles Arthur

(Married Catherine Glintzer. No other information available.)



Generation 10

Patricia Ann Williams Ballow

Daughter of John and Madelene Williams. Birth date unknown. Married Alan M. Ballow.

They had a daughter.


Mary Susan




Generation 8

Bernice Sanger Carr

Daughter of Molly and Anthony Sanger. Born July 1, 1902. Married Otto Carr, (December 12, 1882 - unknown), on October 31, 1919.

Their two daughters are:


Margaret Ruth born December 23, 1923 died January 1, 1969


Mildred Jean born December 21, 1927



Generation 9

Margaret Ruth Carr Martin Baudke

Daughter of Bernice and Otto Carr. Born December 23, 1923 and died January 1, 1969. Married Marvin Martin.

A son was born to them.


Jerry Dean born August 23, 1947


Margaret remarried William Baudke on September 16, 1968.



Generation 10

Jerry Dean Martin

Son of Margaret and Marvin Martin. Born August 23,1947. Married Joan Waletz on February 19, 1966.

The couple had twin sons.


Jeffery Scott born September 14, 1968


James Eric born September 14, 1968




Generation 9

Mildred Jean Carr Miller Valley

Daughter of Bernice and Otto Carr. Born December 21, 1927. Married Lawrence594 Miller on June 1, 1947.

They had two children.


Michael born November 28, 1953


Patrick born February 11, 1968


Mildred Jean remarried to Henry Valley on July 19, 1975.



Generation 10

Michael Miller

Son of Mildred Jean and Larry Miller. Born November 28, 1953. Married Diana Casner on June 7, 1975.

They had a son.


Christopher Lyn born October 2, 1978




Generation 8

Mary Ruth595 Sanger Swanson

Daughter of Molly and Anthony Sanger. Born February 27, 1904 and died May 2, 1983. Married Arthur Swanson on June 6, 1928.

Their two children are:


Sandra Sue


Mary Susan



Generation 9

Sandra Sue Swanson Banick Senne

Daughter of Mary Ruth and Arthur Swanson. Birth date unknown. Married Donald Banick.

Four children were born to this marriage.


Katherine


Elizabeth


Anastasia


Jennifer


Sandra remarried to Lawrence596 Senne. They had 3 children.


Sherri


Julie


Sara



Generation 8

Gussie Sanger Leinhauser

Daughter of Molly and Anthony Sanger. Born April 14, 1905. Married Ernest597 Leinhauser.

Their daughter is:


Barbara



Generation 9

Barbara Leinhauser Kent

Daughter of Gussie and Ernie Leinhauser. Birth date unknown. Married Edwin Kent. They had two children.


Ann

(Married Michael598 Moore. Three children were born to the marriage; two boys and a girl. No other information is available. Ann remarried to Frank Harker)


Joseph599




Generation 7

Fannie Augusta Wagner Burger

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born September 7, 1872 and died October 22, 1929. Married Samuel Malacki Burger, (1873 - unknown), on February 14, 1894.

They had six children.


Lula Maud born November 27, 1894 died April 17, 1961


Alva Ross born June 10, 1897 died unknown


Ava Pearl born July 6, 1899 died unknown


Frank born April 16, 1902 died October 1946


Edna born January 5, 1910


Ethel Alberta born February 12, 1912



Generation 8

Lula Maud Burger Surratt

Daughter of Fannie and Samuel Burger. Born November 27, 1894 and died April 17, 1961600. Married William Surratt, (October 15, 1891 - July 21, 1946), on February 22, 1912.

Their two children are:


Donald born August 12, 1913 died November 1982


Fern Marie born July 4, 1915

(Married Jack Roberts, birth date unknown died January 1982.



Generation 9

Donald Surratt

Son of Lula and William Surratt. Born August 12, 1913 and died in November of 1982. Married (wife's name unknown).

They had a son.


Francis




Generation 8

Alva Ross Burger

Son of Fannie and Samuel Burger. Born June 10, 1897 and now deceased. Married Mary Barnes, (birth date unknown - April 3, 1924), on September 5, 1920.

They had a daughter.


Grace Mary born 1921



Generation 8

Ava Pearl Burger Nelson

Daughter of Fannie and Samuel Burger. Born July 6, 1899. Married Marius Nelson on November 5, 1918.

They had eight children.


Almeda Pearl born December 17, 1919


Samuel Marius born December 18, 1921 died November 17, 1932


Violet Mamie born April 27, 1923


Vincent Emerald born January 30, 1926 died November 2, 1944

(Vincent was killed in action during World War II.)


Kathleen Belle born January 4, 1930


Andrew Wayne born June 20, 1932


Walter Warren born December 27, 1936


Nelo Sydney born November 24, 1938



Generation 9

Almeda Pearl Nelson Johnson

Daughter of Ava and Marius Nelson. Born December 17, 1919. Married Lester Oliver Johnson on October 22, 1940.

Their three children are:


Alexandra Christian born July 10, 1941


Lynn Marie born January 12, 1949

(Lynn Marie was adopted by Almeda and Lester Johnson.)


Own Lyle born December 24, 1950



Generation 9

Violet Mamie Nelson ?

Daughter of Ava and Marius Nelson. Born April 27, 1923. Married (husband's name unknown), on October 3, 1941.

She had three children.


Gail Marie born February 4, 1942


Lawrence Robert born July 19, 1944


David Harvey born June 13, 1948



Generation 9

Kathleen Belle Nelson Camerson

Daughter of Ava and Marius Nelson. Born January 4, 1930. Married Alan Camerson on October 6, 1951.

The couple had three children.


Alan Blair born December 8, 1952


Caron Faye born February 8, 1954


Brenda Joy born February 13, 1955



Generation 9

Andrew Wayne Nelson

Son of Ava and Marius Nelson. Born June 20, 1932. Married Agnes Curry on August 18, 1956.

Their four children are:


Isabelle Leigh born February 22, 1957


Vincent Dwayne born May 14, 1959


Bradley Marsh born December 24, 1961


Neil Trever born February 4, 1964



Generation 9

Nelo Sydney Nelson

Son of Ava and Marius Nelson. Born November 24, 1938. Married Annette Busutill on June 20, 1959.

Two children were born to them.


Michelle Jaye born March 15, 1961


Danielle Jan born January 24, 1969




Generation 8

Frank Burger

Son of Fannie and Samuel Burger. Born April 16, 1902 and died October 1946. Married Liola Blatchford on November 5, 1924.

They had three children.


Lorraine Lenore

(Lorraine was adopted by Frank and Liola Burger.)


Frank Edmund


Samuel



Generation 8

Edna Burger Culp

Daughter of Fannie and Samuel Burger. Born January 5, 1910. Married Cecil Culp, (March 14, 1902), on January 26, 1930.

Their three children are:


Dorma Jean born February 5, 1931


James Blair born June 30, 1932


Pattie601 Lorene born March 26, 1946



Generation 8

Ethel Alberta Burger Roberts

Daughter of Fannie and Samuel Burger. Born February 2, 1912. Married John Roberts, (September 14, 1910, born in England), on July 25, 1932.

Their two children are:


George Arthur born December 8, 1932


Alvin John born July 10, 1942




Generation 7

Ida May Wagner Rodibaugh

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born February 7, 1874 and died May 25, 1959. Married Edwin Grant Rodibaugh on March 8, 1893.

Five children were born to them.


Vera born January 12, 1894 died unknown


Harold born November 25, 1904

(Married Virginia Brenuman on July 1, 1930.)


Delmar born March 23, 1911


Donald born February 7, 1913

(Married Mathalia Tony on September 3, 1958.)


Minnie born unknown



Generation 8

Vera Rodibaugh Hogan

Daughter of Ida and Edwin Rodibaugh. Born January 12, 1894 and now deceased. Married John Hogan on December 8, 1916.

They had three children.


Gwyneth Lee born August 1, 1918


Wayne born September 12, 1921


Ivan born February 27, 1924



Generation 8

Minnie Rodibaugh Mankins

Daughter of Ida and Edwin Rodibaugh. Birth date unknown. Married Joseph Mankins. Their three children are:


Doris May born October 25, 1922 died January 14, 1924


Helen June born October 14, 1926


Raymond Dean born March 14, 1928




Generation 7

Catherine Lou Wagner Hoffman

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born September 27, 1877 and died March 6, 1959. Married F. Josephus Hoffman, (dates of birth & death unknown), on December 23, 1897.

They had six children.


Jessie born August 12, 1899 died unknown


Inez born February 1901


Lester Ellis born October 1903 died August 1905


Zelda born November 5, 1905


Margaret born December 26, 1907


Pearl born November 11, 1910

(All of these adult children were teachers holding B.A. degrees.)



Generation 8

Jessie Hoffman Gallup

Daughter of Catherine and Josephus Hoffman. Born August 12, 1897, now deceased. Married Lee Ray Gallup, (August 25, 1896 - unknown), on June 3, 1925.

Their three children are:


Helen Marion born July 1932

(Helen was an R.N.)


Norma Lee born August (year unknown)

(Norma was an educator in CO.)


Elden Donner born October 1935



Generation 8

Inez Hoffman Gtolfelty

Daughter of Catherine and Josephus Hoffman. Born February 1901. Married Warren A. Gtolfelty, (birth date unknown - May 1932), in September 1924.

They had three children.


Jo Ann

(Jo Ann is a doctor of Veterinary medicine.)


Robert Warren born November 1929

(Robert was Federal Meat Inspector in IA.)


Charles Hoffman born 1933

(Charles was a doctor of Veterinary Medicine.)



Generation 8

Zelda Hoffman White

Daughter of Catherine and Josephus Hoffman. Born November 5, 1905. Married Joseph Henry White, (December 26, 1907).

Their two children are:


Arden Leroy born 1933

(Arden holds a M.A. in science.)


Mary Lynn born 1936

(Mary did Federal research in CO.)



Generation 8

Margaret Hoffman Luvaas

Daughter of Catherine and Josephus Hoffman. Born December 26, 1907. Married Clarence B. Luvaas on June 3, 1934. The couple were both teachers.

Two children were born to them.


Clarence Richard

(Clarence holds an M.A. in Education.)


Margaret Jo

(Margaret holds a B.A. in Education.)



Generation 8

Pearl Hoffman Davis

Daughter of Catherine and Josephus Hoffman. Born November 11, 1910. Married Ira Davis on May 23, 1937. Ira was a printer.

The couple had a son.


Keith Donner born May 26, 1943



Generation 9

Keith Donner Davis

Son of Pearl and Ira Davis. Born May 26, 1943. Married Evelyn Frances Hancock, (June 28, 1943), on December 16, 1964. Keith is a D.D.S. Orthodontist. Evelyn is in television production in Milwaukee, WI.

The couple had two children.


Bradley Keith born August 26, 1972


Michael Keith born August 5, 1977




Generation 7

Maggie Belle Wagner Gtolfelty

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born October 3, 1879 and died January 9, 1960. Married Lee Roy Gtolfelty, (June 6, 1877 - June 4, 1956), on November 2, 1898.

Their five children are:


Grace Olive born September 17, 1899 died unknown

(Married Paul Howard Embick, (birth date unknown - date of death unknown), on December 2, 1923. The couple had two sons and a daughter. Their names are not known.)


Joseph James born August 29, 1901 died December 17, 1977

(Married Mae Moon on December 24, 1920.)


John Lee Roy born October 31, 1903 died July 3, 1967

(Married Edna Rhons on June 26, 1927. John remarried to Judy Morgan on August 3, (year unknown). No other information is available.)


Melvin Stanley born March 28, 1906 died May 28, 1962

(Married Jlu May Myers on June 30, 1933.)


Raymond Glene born October 3, 1913

(Married Ethel Lavonne Wolfennperph on March 23, 1935.)



Generation 7

Joseph Ellis Wagner

Son of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born February 12, 1882 and now deceased. Married Edna Anderson on October 10, 1906.

They had six children.


Meda born unknown


Lista born unknown died April 29, 1933

(Married Ralph Wheelers)


Dean born unknown

(Married Opal Folwer on October 28, 1933. The couple had two sons. No other information is available.)


Neil born unknown

(Married Betty ____. They had a daughter and two sons.)


Arnold born unknown

(Married Beluah ____. No children were born to them.)


Reginold Raymond born December 1909 died February 22, 1911



Generation 8

Meda Wagner Powers

Daughter of Joseph and Edna Wagner. Birth date unknown. Married Dwight Powers, (dates of birth and death unknown), on January 10, 1929.

Their four children are:


Ellis


Earl


Orris


Dorrell




Generation 7

Minnie Maud Wagner Koons Bartholow

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born June 17, 1885 and died June 15, 1957. Married Claude Koons, (January 23, 1883 - May 2, 1916), in October 1907.

Their son is:


Carroll Ellis born December 6, 1910

(Married Vera F. Tunk on April 13, 1950.)


Minnie remarried to William Bartholow, (July 20, 1885 - March 11, 1966), on April 21, 1920. Two children were born to them.


Olen


Merrill

(Married several times, no information available on his wives or children.)



Generation 8

Olen Bartholow

Son of Minnie and William Bartholow. Birth date unknown. Married Betty Miller. They had a daughter.


Mary Kay



Generation 9

Mary Kay Bartholow Bunnett

Daughter of Olen and Betty Bartholow. Birth date unknown. Married Roy Bunnett. They had two children.


Craig


John




Generation 7

Nellie Olive Wagner Smith Lamb Miller

Daughter of Augusta and Joseph Wagner. Born April 1, 1887 and died June 19, 1972. Married Lenord Ross Smith, (1885 - 1916), in 1904.

Three children were born to them.


Evelyn born May 19, 1905 died August 19, 1980


Claude born unknown


Harold born 1910 died 1978

(Married Mattie ____. The couple had three sons. Their names are not known.)


Nellie remarried to Robert Lamb, (December 1, 1880 - May 28, 1949) in June 1930. Nellie remarried after the death of her second husband to Clarence D. Miller, (January 19, 1886 - September 6, 1972), in 1955.



Generation 8

Evelyn Smith Simmons

Daughter of Nellie and Lenord Smith. Born May 19, 1905 and died August 19, 1980. Married Russell Simmons.

Their two children are:


Robert


Betty602



Generation 8

Claude Smith

Son of Nellie and Lenord Smith. Birth date unknown. Married Peggy, (last name and date unknown.)

Their daughter is:


Dee








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Appendix B


The Jones Family

The Jones family joined into the Garber line when Florence Mabel Jones married Elmer Lewis Garber in 1926. The following family history was originally copied into a typed genealogy by William Peters603 probably in 1963. Information on Thomas Jefferson Jones and his son John Jones were copied by Pearl Smith on July 29, 1949 from the original Jones Family Bible.



Generation 1

Thomas Jefferson Jones

Little is known about Thomas Jefferson Jones except that he was born in London, England and apparently immigrated to America where he married Elizabeth Metz of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The only known offspring is:


John born 1845 died December 5, 1893



Generation 2

John Jones

Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones. Born 1845 and died December 5, 1893 in Ashland, Ohio. Married Elizabeth Batdorf, (March 7, 1851, Reidsburg, Wayne Co., Ohio - March 9, 1923 in Ashland, Ohio)604.

Eleven children were born to them.


George Henry born September 15, 1869 died September 19, 1926

(Born in Bethel Township, Berks County, PA.)


Maria Elizabeth born December 8, 1870 died unknown

(Born in Bethel Township, Berks County, PA.)


John William born January 15, 1873 died June 11, 1949

(Born in Bethel Township, Berks County, PA. Died in Wadsworth, OH.)


Katherine Esther born April 2, 1874 died December 6, 1948

(Born in Bethel Township, Berks County, PA. Died in Akron, OH)


Harry Benjamin born June 4, 1875 died February 12, 1959

(Born in Bethel Township, Berks County, PA. Died in Akron, OH.)


Thomas Jefferson born August 25, 1876 died November 30, 1958

(Born in Bethel Township, Berks County, PA. Died in Elyria, OH.)


Isaac Peter born December 8, 1879

(Born in Plains Township, Wayne County, OH. And died in Ashland, OH. Married Esther Rennels in Ashland, Ohio. They had no children.)


Ella Lamtina born September 5, 1882 died unknown

(Born in Plains Township, Wayne County, OH.)


Pearl Estella born March 17, 1884 died March 12, 1961

(Born in Mohicken Township, Ashland County, OH. Died in Cleveland, OH.)


Chauncey Samuel born March 29, 1887 died 1933

(Born in Perry Township, Ashland County, OH. Died in Akron, OH.)


Milton born July 9, 1893 died at birth

(Born in Ashland County, OH.)




Generation 3

George Henry Jones

Son of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born September 15, 1869 in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, and died September 19, 1926. Married Harriet (Hattie) Adams in Shreve, OH.

They had a daughter.


Helen Elizabeth born April 8, 1896 died July 20, 1948

(Born in Wooster, OH. Died in Shreve, OH.)



Generation 4

Helen Elizabeth Jones Baker

Daughter of George and Hattie Jones. Born April 8, 1896 in Wooster, Ohio and died July 20, 1948 in Shreve, OH. Married Richard Baker.

The couple had a daughter.


Beverly

(Married ____ Turner. Two children were born to them. Nothing else is known.)




Generation 3

Maria (May) Elizabeth Jones McDanel Mack

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones. Known to family and friends as May. Born December 8, 1870, date of death unknown. Married Alfred McDanel, (unknown - April 1, 1932).

They had a daughter.


Helen Estella born July 25, 1890 died unknown

(Born in Ashland, OH. Married Joseph Ross Brandt. No children were born to them.)


May remarried to Daniel Mack, (unknown - May 18, 1946).




Generation 3

John William Jones

Son of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born January 15, 1873 in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania and died June 11, 1949 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Married Lulu Viola Hart, (August 22, 1875 Ashland, Ohio - July 28, 1958 Wadsworth, Ohio), in Ashland, Ohio.

The couple had a son.


Leon Chester born August 1894 died unknown



Generation 4

Leon Chester Jones

Son of John and Lulu Jones. Born August 1894, date of death unknown. Married Helen Matticks.

Two children were born to them.


Betty


Bonnie




Generation 3

Katherine Esther Jones Coup Warren

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born April 2, 1874 in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania and died December 6, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. Married Frederick Coup, (died in Ashland, OH), in Huron, Ohio.

They had two children.


John born August 18, 1895 died September 5, 1939

(Born in Toledo, OH. Died in Akron, OH.)


Frank born January 24, 1899 died October 29, 1930

(Born in Ashland, OH. Died in Akron, OH.)


Katherine remarried to William Warren, (died in Akron, OH.)



Generation 4

John Coup

Son of Katherine and Fred Coup. Born August 18, 1895 in Toledo, Ohio and died September 5, 1939 in Akron, Ohio. Married Mildred Henson.

The couple had one child.


Dorothy Ann



Generation 3

Harry Benjamin Jones

Son of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born June 4, 1875 in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania and died February 12, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. Married Florence Elizabeth Sweet605 born May 22, 1886 in Elyria, OH and died December 29, 1949 in Akron, Ohio. Married in Elyria, Ohio.





Harry, Luella, Florence Mabel

and Florence Elizabeth.



They had five children.


Luella May born June 8, 1901 died January 1977

(Born in Elyria, OH and died in Amherst, Lorrain County, OH.)


George Leon born April 24, 1903 died May 19, 1905

(Born and died in Elyria, OH on Polio.)


Florence Mabel born April 5, 1906 died December 14, 1993

(Born in Elyria, OH and died in Lakeland, Polk county, Florida.)


Ruby Edythe born July 12, 1913 died July 6, 2000

(Born in Henrietta, OH and died in Lakeland, Polk county, Florida.)


Dorothy Elizabeth born July 7, 1915

(Born in Henrietta, OH.)



Generation 4

Luella May Jones Stick

Daughter of Harry and Florence Jones. Born June 8, 1901 in Elyria, Ohio and died in January 1977 in Amherst, Lorrain County, Ohio. Married Harry J. Stick on October 12, 1926.

They had a daughter.


Elaine Marie



Generation 5

Elaine Marie Stick Corley

Daughter of Luella and Harry Stick. Date of birth unknown. Married Boyd Corley on July 7, 1951.

They had two children.


John Allen born August 30, 1952


Bonnie Lou born May 8, 1954

(Married Jeffery Linden in 1986. Nothing else is known.)



Generation 4

Florence Mabel Jones Garber

Daughter of Harry and Florence Jones. Born April 5, 1906 and died December 14, 1993 of a heart attack. Married Elmer Lewis Garber, (June 24, 1902 in Leon, Iowa – January 19, 2002 in Akron, Ohio), on August 21, 1926. Florence and Elmer lived in Akron, Ohio during the summer months and in Lakeland, Florida during the winter months. Florence is remembered for her warm caring smile, always willingly to listen and her deep commitment to Jesus Christ. For several years Elmer and Florence pastored a Four Square Church in Tallmadge, Ohio606.

Both Florence and Elmer are buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens near Akron, Ohio.

Bonus Materials: Posing by monument , Cute Poem

The Chronicle-Telegram Friday August 27, 1926


Florence and Elmer had three children.


Lois Jean born January 24, 1928


Dale Lewis born December 27, 1934


Paul David born December 29, 1944


Vacationing along the Florida coast in 1949

Top Row: friends Harry and Maude Williams, Florence M. Garber, Harry B. Jones, Frank A. Garber, and Mary Wallace Garber. Below: Paul David Garber and Elmer Lewis Garber

(To follow Florence and Elmer’s descendants see the main Garber genealogy.)



Generation 4

Ruby Edythe Jones Schneider

Daughter of Harry and Florence Jones. Born July 12, 1913 in Henrietta, Ohio and died July 6, 2000 in Lakeland, Polk county, Florida. Married Oscar L. Schneider, (February 14, 1912 – September 3, 1974 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida), on October 28, 1933.

Two children were born to them.


Douglas Harry


Glenn Albert



Generation 5

Douglas Harry Schneider

Son of Ruby and Oscar Schneider. Date of birth unknown. Married Penelope Snyder on November 6, 1959.

Their son is:


Kevin Douglas born January 7, 1962



Generation 4

Dorothy Elizabeth Jones Baumann

Daughter of Harry and Florence Jones. Born July 7, 1915 in Henrietta, Ohio. On August 5, 1937 she married Irwin (Nib) John Baumann born March 19, 1909 in Henrietta, Ohio and died February 5, 1981 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. They married on August 5, 1937 in Henrietta.

Nib’s parents were John and A. Martha Schneider Baumann.

The following is an excerpt from the Baumann Family Tree where Dorothy wrote of her husband:


My husband Irwin, went home to be with the Lord in 1981.

He lived in Henrietta and worked on his father’s farm doing everything the hard way, not having the conveniences that they have today. In 1937 he married me. I was also born and raised in Henrietta, Ohio. We have one daughter, Karen Lou, born in 1943 in Oberlin, Ohio.

In 1950 we moved to Lakeland, Florida where Irwin worked as a machine operator for the Butter Crust Bakery. Karen Lou graduated from Lakeland Senior High School with high honors. She married David Crippen in July 1961.

Irwin loved nature and trees. As long as he was physically able he enjoyed taking walks, enjoying what God had created. He was an avid reader, retaining what he had read. He had a brilliant mindand like to write his thoughts down. He had notebooks full of his feelings about world conditions, and especially about the reality of the Lord in his life. He was not large of stature, did not have a strong body and for the last 18 years could not work because of his physical condition, but he was a giant spiritually. “When you see a spiritual giant think of the road over which he has traveled.” You could not be in his company long before he would direct the conversation on things pertaining to the Bible and prophesy, which he loved, also the soon-returning of our Lord Jesus.

Irwin, or “Nib” as the family called him, had a very deep personal experience with the Lord, and received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit in 1954. We still have the letter he wrote home to his parents telling them about his experience.


In 2004 Dorothy was living in Trenton, Georgia. Bonus Material: Additional Photos of Dorothy and Nib.

Dorothy and Nib had one daughter.



Karen Lou born May 1, 1943



Generation 5

Karen Lou Baumann Crippen

Daughter of Dorothy and Nib Baumann. Born May 1, 1943 in Oberlin, Ohio. Karen graduated with a BA from Florida Southern College. On July 23, 1961 she married David Wells Crippen.

David holds an impressive listed of degrees among them a BA from University of Tampa, a masters from University of South Florida, PhD from George Peabody University, a Master of Divinity from the University of the South, and others not provided. Among his diverse careers he has taught at Florida Southern, served as a missionary and pastored a church. As missionaries for the Church of God Anderson Indiana they served in Africa working with UNHCR.

In 1967 the couple and their eight week old daughter Becky embarked on their first missionary term in Africa. David worked with the National Christian Council of Kenya as Curriculum Coordinator for the Teaching of Religious Education in the Public Schools. While in Kenya Karen worked in a nursery as well as performing social work in the slums of Nairobi.

After returning from Kenya, David began teaching at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. During this time Karen received her degree in Social Work. She worked in a school for disadvantaged and delinquent children.

From July 1980 through 1982 the family worked as lay missionaries for Episcopal Church in Bangkok, Thailand. David served as the Director and Karen as the Coordinator of volunteers for Food for the Hungry. In 1982 they returned to Lakeland.

They were not in Florida long before they moved to Somalia. Here David worked for World Concern in the Halba Refugee Camp. In August 1983 they returned to the United States.

As of 2002 David was pastor of St. Joseph's on the Mountain Episcopal Church in Alabama very close to the Georgia and Tennessee borders607.


Three daughters were born to them.


Rebekah Ruth born September 8, 1967

(Born in Nashville, TN. She is a professional Dog Breeder. Known to friends and family as Becky.)


Deborah Dawn born July 8, 1969

(Born at Mwihila hospital, Private Bag, Yala, Kenya. As of 2002 she lives in CO. She is an architect with a BS and an MS from Savannah School of Art & Design. Known to friends and family as Debbie.)


Tabitha Joy born September 6, 1971

(Born in Nashville, TN. As of 2002 lives in Alabama and is a professional Massage Therapist. She is known is friends and family as Tabby.)




Generation 3

Thomas Jefferson Jones

Son of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born August 25, 1876 in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania and died November 30, 1958 in Elyria, Ohio. Married Bertha Morgan in Elyria, Ohio.

Three children were born to them. All the children were born in Elyria, Ohio.


John Henry born May 15, 1906


Elnora born April 15, 1908


Kenneth Wilbur born May 7, 1914



Generation 4

John Henry Jones

Son of Thomas and Bertha Jones. Born May 15, 1906. Married Alta Cleota Shroyer. They had three children.


John Henry, Jr.

(Married Norma ____ . Nothing else is known.)


Barbara May


Donald Eugene608



Generation 5

Barbara May Jones Thompson

Daughter of John and Alta Jones. Date of birth unknown. Married Donald Thompson. Two children were born to them.


Donald, Jr.


Susie



Generation 4

Kenneth Wilbur Jones

Son of Thomas and Bertha Jones. Born May 7, 1914 in Elyria, Ohio. Married Betty Abahazi.

They had two children.


Betty


Debbie609




Generation 3

Ella Lamtina Jones Collins

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born September 5, 1882 in Plains Township, Ohio, date of death unknown. Married Frederick Collins, (unknown - June 26, 1939 in Ashland, Ohio), in Lakewood, Ohio.

They had a daughter.


Blanche Eleanor born January 11, 1914

(Born in Cleveland, OH.)



Generation 4

Blanche Eleanor Collins Gray

Daughter of Ella and Fred Collins. Born January 11, 1914 in Cleveland, OH. Married Willard Huston Gray.

Their three children are:


Yvonne


Jacqueline


Sally Delores



Generation 5

Sally Delores Gray Sellers

Daughter of Blanche and Willard Gray. Date of birth unknown. Married Mr. Sellers. They had a daughter.


Deborah born November 23, 1957610



Generation 3

Pearl Estella Jones Smith

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born March 17, 1884 in Mohicken Township, Ohio and died March 12, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. Married Calvin Smith, (unknown - April 10, 1957 in Lakewood, Ohio), in Elyria, Ohio.

They had a son.


Marion Chester born August 30, 1901

(Born in Elyria, OH. Married Winifred Claugh. No children were born to the marriage.)




Generation 3

Chauncey Samuel Jones

Son of John and Elizabeth Jones. Born March 29, 1887 in Perry Township, Ohio and died 1933 in Akron, Ohio. Married Emma Myers, (unknown - April 12, 1945 in Akron, Ohio), in Elyria, Ohio.

They had two children.


Victor born May 11, 1907

(Born in Elyria, OH.)


Reva born May 31, 1909

(Born in Akron, OH.)



Generation 4

Victor Jones

Son of Chauncey and Emma Jones. Born May 11, 1907 in Elyria, Ohio. Married Lucille A. Puckett.

Two children were born to them.


Gilden


Marlene



Generation 4

Reva Jones Peters

Daughter of Chauncey and Emma Jones. Born May 31, 1909 in Akron, Ohio. Married William Peters.

A son was born to them.


William, Jr.

(Married Joan. They had 2 children. Nothing else is known.)




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1 Generation 1 Jacob Garber born in 1732 Basil, Switzerland.

2 Some documents suggest this may have been Gerber in Switzerland.

3 Garber History & Genealogy, Volume 2, # 1 p.1, by Clark M. Garber, 1945 - Citizens Library, Washington PA.

4 Immigration information provided by Reed Black. From 30,000 Immigrants by Rupp.

5 Garber History & Genealogy, Vol.II #1, Vol.I #3; Vol.1 #1 pg 48, by Clark M. Garber,

6 Steven R. Garver and Jerry R. Masters argue “Clark Garber claims that Jacob, a Dunkard or Baptist Brethren, settled near Johnsville, Md., probably moved to Virginia, and had 9 children. However, four of the children he cites were children of AC2 Samuel Garber: [AC27] Rev. Jacob Garber; [AC23] Catharine Garber (b. 1758; d. 1839) m. Israel Bigler; [AC29] Jonathan Garber (b. 1769; d. 1850) m. Elizabeth Hufford; and [AC28] Barbara Garber (b. 1771; d. 1851) m. Joseph Grable. It is not known if the other children listed by Clark Garber were those of a Jacob Garber: Samuel Garber; Michael Garber, b. ca. 1755; Henry Garber; Solomon Garber; and ?Simon Garber.”

7 The Bigler Family by Norman Burns, 1960

8 Reed Black suggests Catherine’s birth date is May 10, 1785. He lists Israel Bigler’s as July 15, 1782 & his birthplace as Frankfort, Germany.

9 The Bigler Family by Norman Burns, 1960

10 Various documents have no consistency on his birth date. The date appears as 1760, 1761, 1765, 1767, & 1776.

11The Bigler Family by Norman Burns, 1960

12History of the Decatur County Garber Family, 1959 identifies John as the founder of the Flat Rock Brethren Church in VA. Other sources seem to suggest this John Garber was not that same John Garber.

13 Bunch, 1993.

14 The Bigler Family by Norman Burns lists this as circa 1769.

15 The Bigler Family by Norman Burns, 1960

16 Son of Marks (Marcus) Bigler and Catherine ______.

17 Howard L. Leckey's The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families Publication: Closson Press, September 1997, Second Printing.

18 1870 US Census, Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA.

19 North Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington Co, PA (cemetery records)

20 Information supplied by Dam Gamble references The Bigler Family by Norman Burns, 1960. Either the Gamble transcription or the Burns account lists a Mary A. Bigler as a 12th child. The dates match Benjamin’s wife Mary Ann Gayman and have as a result been deemed erroneous.

21 Rural Reflections of Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA

22 1870 US Census, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA, p. 392, house 114-113.

23 Rural Reflections of Amwell Twp, Washington Co, PA

24 1870 US Census, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA p. 392, house 116-115.

25 1870 US Census, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA p. 392, house 116-115.

26 1870 US Census, West Bethlehem Twp, Washington Co, PA p. 392, house 116-115.

27 History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865, by Samuel Bates, Harrisburg: B. Singerly, State Printer 1871, Vol. V, pages 313, 323 and 779.

28 Greene Co, PA. Marriage License Dockets, Book 1 #80.

29 Source: Maxine Mueller Hobbs

30 Greene Co, PA. Marriage License Dockets, Book 1 #80.

31 Anna Mack’s father was Alexander Mack born in Germantown, Pennsylvania circa 1730 and died November 8, 1811 in Bedford County, PA. Alexander Mack’s parents were Johannes Mack (b: April 19, 1703 in Schriesheim, Baden, Germany) and Anna Margaretta Sudere b: circa 1708 in Schriesheim, Baden, Germany. Siblings include John Mack (9/1766 – 9/1848), Elizabeth (1769 – 1856), Alexander (1771 – 9/31/1823), Jacob, Sarah (1/16/1775 – 6/8/1857).

32 Anna remarried Samuel Brallier after Samuel’s death. Three children were born from this marriage: David, Sally, and Christian.

33 1850 US Census Iowa p.86. John indicated he was 49 years old on October 29, 1850.

34 1850 US Census Ohio p.449. Samuel indicated he was 43 years old on October 25, 1850. Clark Garber places his birth date at 1804 and Catherine’s in 1809. His obituary confirms Clark Garber’s date.

35 1850 US Census Ohio p.449. David indicates he was 42 years old on October 25, 1850. Clark Garber places his birth date in 1806 and Eve’s in 1806.

36 1850 US Census, Iowa p.86. John indicates he was born in 1801 in Maryland. His tombstone (#204) confirms this date. Clark Garber places his birth date in 1802. Others have placed his birthplace in PA.

37 Gene Pool Individual Records found on Ancestry.com as well as his tombstone.

38 Present day West Virginia.

39It is very possible that Sarah Garber was confused as to the reason this woman was buried "in a separate place." It is more likely that she was buried in a different cemetery due to her economic condition or her relationship to a convict.

40 A low heavy cart without sides used to haul luggage. – American Heritage Dictionary

41 The John Garber Family did not move to Iowa until 1844.

42 Most accounts list his death in December 1859.

43 Gene Pool Individual Records found on Ancestry.com as well as the 1850 US Census indicate he was born February 19, 1801.

44 Frank Garber’s History of the Garber Family in Decatur County (1959) indicates he was bound out after his father’s death in the War of 1812.

45 History of the Decatur County Garber Family, 1959, places his birth in 1832 while Ron Bunch puts it in 1829. Besides the 1829 date being impossible considering David Henry’s birth date, Samuel himself indicates he was born in 1832 when he placed his age as 38 in the 1870 US Census.

46 Peggy Ann Peters Jones, 2003.

47This date appears as September 1, 1915. A later more detailed reference gives date shown.

48 1850 US Census Ohio p.449. Samuel indicated he was 43 years old on October 25, 1850. Clark Garber places his birth date at 1804 and Catherine’s in 1809. This date is confirmed in Samuel’s obituary.

49 Catherine Leedy’s parents were John Leedy (9/10/1779 – 9/6/1851) and Elizabeth Keith (4/4/1789 – 4/14/1870).

50 This is assumed to be an error based on muster roll for his father, where the name is listed as Samuel. Furthermore the name Samuel is supported by an article which appeared about this Samuel Garber in the 1873 Atlas; included as a bonus item.

51 May have died in the American Civil War.

52 1850 US Census Ohio p.449. Samuel lists his youngest child as “Samuel” being 6 months old on October 25, 1850. It was not uncommon to delay naming babies at this time in history and thus this child could have become Benton Leedy.

53 See the Bellville Messenger account published 4/1/1897.

54 1880 US Census.

55 The History of Richland County, A.A. Graham, 1880.

56 SSDI. SS# 271-44-0386 issued in OH, 1963.

57 SSDI. SS# 543-03-8217 issued in OR before 1951.

58 SSDI. SS# 276-12-6473 issued in OH before 1951.

59 1920 US Census.

60 The History of Richland County, A.A. Graham, 1880.

61 History of Richland County, A.A. Graham.

62 The Leedy Chronicle, October 1907.

63 www.leedyfamily.com

65 1850 US Census Ohio p.449. David indicates he was 42 years old on October 25, 1850. Clark Garber places his birth date in 1806 and Eve’s in 1806.

66 1850 US Census Ohio p.449. David lists 4 children. Future census records not available to me at the time of writing.

67 Possibly Samuel R. The name appears both way in The History of Richland County.

68 1880 US Census shows her as born in OH.

69 The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record, Vol. I, Number 3, p. 222, by Clark M. Garber, 1939.

70 Difficult to conceive of this as Jacob Junior unless a middle name has been lost in time. Assuming the lineage is correct this should be Jacob III. However in most genealogies I have consulted he appears as Junior.

71 The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record, Vol. I, Number 3, p. 222, by Clark M. Garber.

72 The Bigler family & The Jeremy Ward trees list Clark M. Garber as 1 of Michael’s children. After many hours of searching for verification to clear this conflict up I have concluded that these other trees are less credible since Clark M. Garber does not list himself as one of these children. Furthermore, these others trees disagree on birth dates as well as the order of births & omit 4 children. Clark M. Garber’s genealogy (as supplied by Reed Black) was used for this entry.

73 Source: Linette Batterman via Ancestry.com

74 Offensive term deleted.

75 Source: Linette Batterman via Ancestry.com

76 Two sources both citing Clark M. Garber’s work list his birth differently. The other date appears as November 22, 1853.)

77 Elmina was listed as Almira Garber in the Richland County marriage records.

78 Possibly June 30.

79 "The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record", Volume 1, November 2, 1938. Clark McKinley
Garber, p.141.

80 SSDI. SS# 289-12-1969 issued in Ohio before 1951.

81 "The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record", Volume 1, November 2, 1938. Clark McKinley
Garber, p.141.

82 "The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record", Volume 1, November 2, 1938. Clark McKinley
Garber, p.141.

83 California Record of Deaths, 1940-1997.

84 Source Reed Black.

85 Source Linette Batterman.

86 California Deaths, 1940-97 & SS records.

87 Social Security Death Index.

88 Source Linette Batterman.

89 Source Linette Batterman.

90 California Deaths, 1940-97 & SS records.

91 Source: Reed Black.

92 1920 US Census records.

93 Harry listed his wife as “Esther E.” in the 1910 Census. Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index.

94 Ohio Deaths 1958-69.

95 Social Security Death Index

96 Unclear whether her name was Dorothy Amy or Amy Dorothy. Her father listed her as D. Amy in the 1920 census but he also listed Leafy as L. Leafy. Amy Dorothy’s Social security card was issued as Dorothy Slagle in 1973.

97 Michigan Deaths 1971-96.

98 Source: Linette Batterman.

99 Social Security Death Index

100 Ohio Military Men, 1917-18, record # 63920.

101 California Deaths 1940-97.

102 Ohio Deaths 1970-88.

103 Linette Batterman.

104 Source: Linette Batterman.

105 World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.

106 Linette Batterman.

107 Source: Reed Black.

108 Source: Reed Black.

109 Tombstone.

110 Ibid.

111 Michigan Deaths 1971-96.

112 Some genealogies show the date of this marriage as 1880; 6 years before Hannah’s death.

113 Dates for the deaths of both Jacob & Lydia obtained from the Garber Cemetery in Butler County, OH.

114 Or 1842. Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington Co, PA, p.658, J. H. Beers & Co, Chicago, 1893.

115 Reed Black.

116 1850 US Census indicates he was 52 years old and born in MD.

117 Clark M. Garber, Vol.1 #1 pg 89.

118 1850 US Census shows her as 50 years old, Reed Black and Clark M. Garber show her birth in 1803.

119 Reed Black, 2001. Book by Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #1 pg 89.

120 1850 US Census West Bethlehem Twp, Washington,PA. #202-202.

121 Reed Black shows this birth between 1845 – 1850. Since no child by this name appears in the household in 1850 it can be surmised this birth happened after the census was taken. In 1870 it is likely the family was living in Indiana and this census data is currently unavailable to me.

122 Ibid.

123 Reed Black’s records indicate the marriage took place in Gilliad, Indiana.

124 Dan Gamber, 2003.

125 1850 US Census, Ohio, Guernsey County, District 46 Richland Township. Image Ancestry.com.

126 1860 US Census, Ohio, Guernsey County, Richland Township p.167.

127 1860 US Census, Ohio, Guernsey County, Richland Township p.167.

128 Clark M. Garber Vol. I#3 p.254, 258. Provided by Reed Black.

129 Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #3 pg. 254.

130 Assumed since he was listed as living in Clark Garber’s 1939 publication.

131 Clark M. Garber Vol. I#3 p.265, 266. Provided by Reed Black.

132 Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #3 pg. 267. Provided by Reed Black.

133 Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #3 pg. 266. Provided by Reed Black.

134 SSDI and California Deaths 1940-1997. SS# 535-16-9556.

135 Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #3 pg. 269.

136 Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #3 pg. 269.

137 SSDI. SS# 144-24-8106.

138 SSDI. SS# 164-50-7772.

139 Clark M. Garber Vol. 1 #3 pg. 271.

140 SSDI. SS# 425-05-4459.

141 SSDI. SS# 318-38-9145.

142 SSDI. SS# 193-22-9676.

143 Clark M. Garber Vol.1 #3 pg. 273.

144 The 1900 Census clearly shows February 1851 for his birth date.

145 Silas Family information came from several sources. 1860 Census Richland, Guernsey, Ohio; 1900 Census Center Twp, Guernsey Co., Ohio; Vol.11 pg 123 Guernsey Co., Ohio Marriage records; and Clark M. Garber Vol.2 #1 pg 75.

146 SSDI

147 Garber History & Genealogy, Volume II, Number 1, p. 4, by Clark M. Garber, 1945. Provided by Dan Gamber.

148 Possibly Job & Cornelius H. were twins.

149 Reed Black, 2001. Clark M. Garber Vol. I #3 pg 301; Vol.1 #1 pg 105.

150 Reed Black, 2001.

151 1920 US Census.

152 1930 US Census.

153 SSDI. SS# 491-03-2736 issued in MO before 1951.

154 SSDI. SS# 491-03-2736 issued in MO before 1951.

155 SSDI. SS# 489-68-4225 issued in MO, 1973.

156 SSDI. SS# 493-16-3608 issued in MO before 1951.

157 1850 US Census.

158 1850 US Census.

159 1850 US Census.

160 The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record, Vol. I, Number 3, p.244, by Clark M. Garber, 1939.

161 This date is arrived at by comparing the 1870 and 1880 census data. In 1870 Anne is shown to be 49 while in 1880 she is listed as 60 years old. The same method was used in determining David’s birth year.

162 1880 US Census.

163 The 1870 US Census indicates his age at 17 while the 1880 US Census shows 25. This date was arrived at by assuming the 1870 to be in error (possibly by association or nearness to a birthday when the 70 census was taken.)

164 The were several men from Iowa enlisted in this division; including some from Libertyville and Centerville. William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas. However it is apparent that the family moved to Kansas at some point, possibly before the war.

165 Roster of Kansas Civil War Soldiers.

166 Camp Ford POW records show the battle as Massard Prairie, AR.

167 Vicki Betts' Compiled List of Kansas Civil War POW's at Camp Ford, Texas.

168 Source: http://www.ku.edu/carrie/kancoll/books/cutler/sthist/milrec-p6.html

169 1860 US Census.

170 Source: Barrett Family Tree on Ancestry.com. MW Barrett.

171 Source: Kay Charlene (Cooper) Wilmot of Bandera, TX, 2002.

172 Some family members have suggested that they believe he was born in PA or VA

173 The descendants of Nancy Teater have been largely provided by Kay C. Wilmot. All photos in this line courtesy of Kay C. Wilmot.

174 Possibly Arthur.

175 Family Histories B to L, S.M. Bennett

176 There is a third marriage listed to a ____ Mayes but in light of conflicts with other data and lack of verification I chose to delete this marriage as not reliable.

177 History of Reno County Elections, Lynn J. Aldrich, August 1970.

178 Photo courtesy of Kay C. Wilmot.

179 The Record, Bob Campbell Post number 1361, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hutchinson, Kansas 1947. A memorial to the services and sacrifices of the men of Reno County in World War II.

180 Social Security Death Index.

181 Vietnam Casualty Index

182 US National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Military Personnel Who Died (Including Missing and Captured Declared Dead) as a result of the Vietnam conflict, 1957-1995.

183 Kay C. Wilmot.

184 SSDI

185 SSDI

186The manuscript notes the state as "Oa" or possibly "Da".

187The manuscript has a overwritten correction which appears to change the word from "Roslburg" to "Roseburg".

188 Iowa Marriage Records 1851-1900.

189The manuscript notes Dara Ann only in this statement, "Martin is Dara Ann Elam's father." Dora was married to Rachel's brother Calvin 17 months earlier on April 10, 1888.

190 SS# 485-09-0318 issued in IA before 1951.

191 SS# 523-07-2946 issued in Colorado before 1951.

192 Some lists attribute Elam as Burr’s middle name. In an interview on October 21, 2002 Alyn J. Teater was very clear that his father had no middle name.

193 SS# 483-38-7031 issued in Iowa 1952.

194 SS# 480-48-3590 issued in Iowa 1956 & 1957.

195 SS# 478-18-8408 issued in Iowa before 1951.

196 SS# 483-48-2586 issued in Iowa 1956 & 1958.

197 SS# 485-18-0533 issued in Iowa before 1951.

198 SS# 478-18-8408 issued in Iowa before 1951.

199 SS# 520-16-7496 issued in Wyoming before 1951.

200 SS# 480-26-5564 issued in IA before 1951.

201 SS# 458-15-3532 issued in Texas in 1972.

202 Telephone interview October 21, 2002. Alyn stated his middle name is simply the initial “J”.

203 Commissioned on 30 September 1943, USS ORION was modernized to service nuclear powered attack submarines and advanced electronic equipment and weapons. She was decommissioned in 1993. Currently she is Pending Sale or recycling and is holding at James River, Ft. Eustis.

204 SS# 480-50-1980 issued in Iowa.

205 SS# 479-54-9834 issued in Iowa.

206 Family records supplied by Peggy Ann Peters Jones.

207 Possibly Rebecca J. Burkhart born in Huntingdon, PA, 1834. Her parents were Jacob S. Burkhart (Nov. 28, 1803 – Nov. 6, 1876) and Magdalena Kinsel Burkhart (1814 – Sep 22, 1900).

208Manuscript identifies the date as Feb. 28, 1854. Since earlier in the manuscript the date is indicated as Feb. 22, 1854, that date was accepted as correct.

2091856 Iowa Census for Decatur County, Transcribed by Pam Shelton-Anderson, July 1999, shows his birthplace as TN. All other sources show his birthplace as Huntingdon, PA. The census has been determined to be in error as the family is not documented as having lived in TN.

210 US Census data provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones.

211 Provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones.

212 Provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones.

213 Provided by Mary R. Peer

214 Bunch, 1993.

215 Peggy Ann Peters Jones, 2002.

216 Ron Bunch has this date as December 10, 1960.

217 Bunch, 1993.

218 There are a variety of dates put forth for his birth. Ron Bunch list 2 different dates; May 12 and May 10.

219 Ron Bunch lists this date as December 10.

220 Bunch, 1993.

221 SSDI. SS# 432-18-8629 issued in AR before 1951.

222 Most of the personal data for this person is drawn from Ron Bunch’s 1993, Garber Family History.

223 Bunch, 1993.

224 Bunch, 1993.

225 SSDI. SS# 453-42-8428 issued in TX before 1951.

226The manuscript identifies this name as "Daves", however, in subsequent references the name appears "Davis".

227 SSDI. SS# 483-16-6678 issued in IA before 1951.

228The date of this wedding is noted as 1972. This appears to be an error based on the dates of the children's births; coupled with the absence of any reference to a previous marriage.

229 SSDI. SS# 540-40-4662 issued in Oregon in 1953 or 1954.

230 SSDI. SS# 541-16-6923 issued in OR before 1951.

231 Bunch, 1993.

232 SSDI. SS# 543-12-7178 issued in OR before 1951.

233 SSDI. SS# 541-10-1711 issued in OR before 1951.

234 Death Records, Book 1, Decatur County courthouse. Provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones, 2003.

235 Bunch, 1993.

236 Provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones.

237 Birth Records, Book A 1880-1889, Decatur County courthouse. Provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones, 2003.

238 From the headstone in the Franklin Cemetery. It reads that the child died at 3 days of age. Since the dates taken together indicate the child was 13 days old at the time of death we can assume the stone is in error.

239 In the 1920 US Census Samuel is found still living at home in Center Township, Iowa with his parents and younger sister Georgia. His occupation is listed “Farmer” as was his father’s. The Bunch document as well as other genealogies list 1889 as his birth date but Census records and his obituary point to 1890.

240The manuscript identifies the middle name as "Garfield". As this was previously noted as the fifth child's middle name and James' middle name was previously noted as "Garber" the first reference was accepted as correct. It appears as Garber in Ron Bunch’s Garber Family History, 1993 as well.

241 SSDI. SS# 478-32-8742 issued in IA before 1951.

242 SSDI. SS# 480-42-0305 issued in Iowa 1955.

243 SSDI. SS# 480-42-0313 issued in Iowa 1955.

244 Bunch, 1993

245 Bunch, 1993.

246 Ibid.

247 ibid.

248 Bunch, 1993.

249 Ibid.

250 Ibid.

251 Bunch, 1993.

252 Ibid.

253 Bunch, 1993.

254 SSDI. SS# 480-40-6144.

255 Bunch, 1993.

256 Bunch, 1993.

257 Reports from various attendees at the 2002 Garber-Bunch Reunion.

258 SSDI. SS# 483-18-9073 issued in Iowa before 1951.

259 Bunch, 1993.

260 SSDI. SS# 520-26-8450 issued in Wyoming before 1951.

261 Bunch, 1993.

262 In my original manuscript this birth date appeared as January 10, 1934. I opted for Ron Bunch’s date as his entry contained more overall information.

263 My original manuscript showed this date as August 1, 1978.

264 Ron Bunch shows this date as July 10, 1970. I chose not to accept this date in light of the fact he incorrectly shows Cathy as being born in 1953 in the same section while an earlier reference to Cathy shows her birth in 1952 a date corroborated by my manuscript and an earlier Bunch edition.

265 Bunch, 1993.

266 Tim D. Garber direct interviews via phone and e-mail.

267 Bunch, 1993.

268 SSDI. SS# 520-28-5358 issued in Wyoming before 1951.

269 Bunch, 1993.

270 SSDI. SS# 520-18-2302 issued in Wyoming before 1951.

271 Bunch, 1993.

272 Ibid.

273 SSDI. SS# 488-24-3792. Issued in Missouri before 1951.

274 SSDI. SS# 500-12-9283. Issued in Missouri before 1951.

275 Bunch, 1993.

276 Peggy A. Jones 2002.

277 SSDI. SS# 463-24-3844. Issued in Texas before 1951.

278 Telephone interview with both Paul & Ann March 4, 2003 by Tim D. Garber.

279 Peggy A. Jones 2002.

280 Peggy A. Jones 2002.

281 Ibid.

282 Ibid.

283 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

284 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

285The "Jr." was omitted in the manuscript.

286 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

287 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

288 Name appears as Eugene in my document as well as in Peggy Jones genealogy. The SSDI lists him as Ennis

289 SSDI. SS# 344-48-8632. Issued in Illinois before 1951.

290 Could be simply “Bill”

291 His name is Billy not William. Information provided by Peggy Ann Peters Jones.

292 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

293 SSDI. SS# 479-36-6844. Issued in Iowa before 1951.

294 SSDI. SS# 478-46-6445. Issued in Iowa before 1951.

295 Bunch, 1993.

296 SSDI. SS# 481-16-1925. Issued in Iowa before 1951.

297 Bunch, 1993.

298 Ibid.

299Possibly Michael Raymond.

300 Peggy A. Jones.

301Ron Bunch shows this as Erica.

302 SSDI. SS# 483-96-7794. Issued 1980 in Iowa.

303Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

304 Peggy A. Jones 2002.

305 There is no agreement between Peggy Jones and Ron Bunch concerning this individual. Unable to resolve the conflict and it was decided to include only the Peggy Jones information as it was obtained at the latest date.

306 Bunch, 1993.

307 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

308 Peggy A. Jones, 2002 and Ron Bunch, 1993.

309 Bunch, 1993.

310 Ibid.

311 SSDI. SS# 497-26-1061. Issued in Missouri before 1951.

312 Peggy A. Jones, 2002.

313 Bunch 1993.

314 The Bunch book shows 3 additional children without birth dates. Kathy’s 1st marriage is not recorded and Heather and Heidi are incorrectly attributed to Mr. Garland. There is a question if these children are Kathy’s or stepchildren. Lacking these details it was decided not to include them.

315Appears as "Rich" in the manuscript and as Rick in the Bunch book.

316 Bunch, 1993.

317 Ibid.

318 Ibid.

319 The text lists the three simply as stepchildren.

320 Ron Bunch shows both these children being born 5 weeks apart. An error was assumed on the last child.

321 SSDI. SS# 480-42-0401. Issued in Iowa 1955.

322 SSDI. SS# 481-09-5121. Issued in Iowa before 1951.

323 1930 U.S. Federal Census > South Dakota > Deuel > Lowe > District 19

324 Bunch, 1993.

325 Ibid.

326 Bunch, 1993. Her birth date is listed as May 7 & as April 7.

327 Possibly Homer Beers SS# 478-34-6247. Born October 4, 1885 and died January 1968 in Exira, Iowa.

328 SSDI. SS# 478-46-4682.

329 Bunch, 1993.

330 Bunch, 1993.

331 SSDI. SS# 497-12-0580 issued in MO before 1951.

332 SSDI. SS# 478-03-2846.

333 SSDI. SS# 485-70-7749.

334 Bunch, 1993.

335 Ibid.

336 Bunch, 1993.

337 SSDI. SS# 483-20-1001 issued in Iowa before 1951. She is named Josephine G Dale on this record but the California Death Index shows her as Mabel Josephine Dale & correctly lists her parents’ names.

338 From his tombstone.

339 In the 1920 US Census Josephine is named “Josephine Garber Dale” and John’s name is reversed. They were residing in Leon, Iowa. It can be inferred from this census that John’s parent may have been Albert Cole and Lucinda Dale.

340 Eddie Dale, 2003.

341 California Death Index. SS# 478-05-5813.

342 Bunch, 1993.

343 Bunch, 1993. (A major source for the information on this family.)

344 Decatur County Journal, Dec. 1, 1898.

345 In the 19th century Scarlet fever and croup, much more common diseases were often mistakenly diagnosed as Diphtheria.

346 Bunch, 1993.

347 SSDI. SS# 478-56-7643 issued in IA 1962.

348 Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa, Thursday, September 6, l923

349 Bunch, 1993.

350 Ron Johnson, 2001.

351 A currycomb is a comb used for grooming horses.

352 Bunch, 1993.

353 SSDI. SS# 564-10-8142 issued in California before 1951.

354 Minnesota Death Index 1997-2002. State file # 2000-MN-035823.

355 SSDI. SS# 485-03-6380 issued in Iowa before 1951.

356 SSDI. SS# 469-18-2306 issued in MN before 1951.

357 SSDI. SS# 712-10-2118 issued RR before 1951.

358 1920 US Census Centerville, Decatur County, Iowa.

359 SS# 520-56-5409 issued in Wyoming in 1963 and 1964.

360 Bunch, 1993.

361 SS# 520-05-2785 issued in Wyoming before 1951.

362The nickname "Tom" was used here.

363An overwritten correction in the manuscript makes this name difficult to read.

364The nickname "Danny" was used here.

365An overwrite in the manuscript makes the exact name illegible. An earlier reference contains a similar overwrite.

366The nickname "Jeff" was used here.

367 SSDI. SS# 700-03-4638 issued before 1951.

368 Bunch, 1993.

369 Bunch, 1993.

370 Ibid.

371 Ibid.

372 1920 US Census, Centerville, Decatur County, Iowa.

373 SS# 314-46-1329 issued in Indiana in 1961 and 1962.

374 SS# 520-05-6615 issued in Wyoming before 1951.

375 Additional information on Lela Viola Wyoma Curtwright and her descendents provided by, Margaret Thomas.

376 SSDI. SS# 520-30-5098 issued in Wyoming before 1951. Her name appears as Joyce D. Johnston.

377 SSDI. SS# 065-10-4941 issued in New York before 1955.

378The name appears as "Madaline" at this point in the script while an earlier reference uses the more common spelling. The common spelling was accepted as correct.

379 SSDI. SS# 520-12-4510 issued in WY before 1951.

380 SSDI. SS# 571-44-0640 issued in CA 1951.

381 Bunch, 1993.

382 Bunch, 1993.

383 Bunch, 1993.

384 Peggy Ann Peters Jones, 2003.

385 Most genealogies list this date as 1943. This writer is confident in placing the death in 1942 based on several pieces of evidence. Frank’s 1943 personal journal started on January 1, 1943 is mourns her loss, Emma is missing from the 1942 Thanksgiving dinner recording, and Frank’s demeaner is very somber. Finally Alice Peer is quite certain her mother passed away in 1942. Tim D. Garber, 2004.

386 Elmer L. Garber interview 1993.

387 SSDI. SS# 502-16-1150 issued in ND before 1951.

388 SSDI. SS# 183-30-6039 issued in PA 1954.

389 Wedding announcement from the Indiana Evening Gazette, December 8, 1944.

390 Bunch, 1993.

391 Direct knowledge. Verified with the SSDI. SS# 292-26-6884 issued in Ohio before 1951.

392 Florence M. Garber, 1993. Verified with the SSDI. SS# 511-18-8402 issued in Kansas before 1951.

393 Bunch, 1993.

394 ibid.

395 Bunch, 1993.

396Nickname "Johnny" was used in the original manuscript.

397Nickname "Vic" was used here.

398Nickname "Johnny" was used here.

399 SSDI. SS# 272-26-8794 issued in Ohio before 1951.

400 Manuscript.

401 Bunch, 1993.

402 Bunch, 1993.

403 SSDI. SS# 361-46-8872 issued in IL 1968. Cross-referenced to the Texas Death Records 1964-1998.

404 Cemetery records: Collins, Linda M, b. 05/05/1952, d. 05/09/1981, Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 5 0 1271, bur. 05/13/1981.

405 Ashland College: known today as Ashland University.

406 Bunch, 1993.

407 SSDI. SS# 451-56-2978 issued in TX 1952.

408 Bunch, 1993.

409 The 1930 US Census has all of the information about him wrong. He is listed as 23 years old, single & living with his parents in Leon, Iowa. All of this is inaccurate.

410 Elmer never took photos of the completely healed areas since they were a testimony he carried with him everyday of his life. This writer can testify to the accuracy of his written testimony as I saw the areas after they were completely healed. --Tim D. Garber

411 Tim D. Garber direct knowledge.

412 Bunch, 1993.

413 Tim D. Garber direct knowledge.

414 Jean Siegenthaler interview June 1998.

415 Tim D. Garber direct knowledge.

416 SSDI. SS# 276-62-3605 issued in OH 1973.

417 SSDI. SS# 274-03-2784 issued in OH before 1951 and The Ohio Death Index1958-2000 certificate # 030840.

418 Tim D. Garber direct knowledge.

419 SSDI. SS# 561-34-5601 issued before 1951 in CA.

420 SSDI. SS# 512-18-3645 issued before 1951 in KS.

421 Bunch, 1993.

422 1930 US Census. Taken on April 19th Lewis was 60 years old and his wife, Mary was 56. Esther was still living in the home. She is listed as a cousin.

423 I have chosen not to follow this line as technically this is tracking another family tree not blood related or by marriage as in the case of the appendix families. Pat is esteemed as a daughter by the family and this omission is no comment on that relationship.

424The nickname "Mike" was use here in the manuscript.

425 Bunch, 1993.

426 All of the Alice M. Peer family information was provided by Mary R. Peer, 2002.

427 Ron Johnson in his files shows Michael’s middle name as David. No middle initial is shown in the 1920 US Census but in the 1880 US Census his middle initial appears very much like a “T”. Not too much can be inferred from that as Frank Angelo Garber’s middle initial appears as a “D” just above Michael.

428 Lynnea Dickinson, Davenport, IA, November 12, 2003.

429 Ron Johnson, 2001.

430 SSDI. SS# 219-30-7020 issued in MD, 1951.

431 SSDI. SS# 212-26-8007 issued in MD before 1951.

432 SSDI. SS# 484-09-9163 issued in IA before 1951.

433 Bunch, 1993.

434 SSDI. SS# 481-56-0012 issued in IA, 1963.

435 Iowa Cemetery records, pg. 85. Glendale Cemetery, Polk County, IA.

436 SSDI. SS# 478-14-6600 issued in IA before 1951.

437 Bunch, 1993.

438 SSDI. SS# 484-36-4057 issued in IA before 1951.

439 1930 US Census. Alma’s High School lists her married name as Bridger. The census seems to appear to back up Bridges as the last name. Also in the 1920 US Census Leslie’s parents names are clearly legible as Bridges. His parents were living in Ridgeway City, Harrison Co., MO.

440 SSDI. SS# 479-42-0625 issued in IA, 1953.

441 Some sources say 1952.

442 Bunch, 1993.

443 SSDI. SS# 484-60-7452 issued in IA, 1964.

444 SSDI. SS# 484-01-8030 issued in IA before 1951.

445 Bunch, 1993.

446 SSDI. SS# 507-22-4986 issue in NE before 1951.

447 SSDI. SS# 480-07-3800 issued in IA before 1951.

448 SSDI. SS# 712-09-3449 issued by the railroad before 1951.

449 1930 US Census. At this time the couple was living in the home of her parents in Cheyenne along with their 10-year-old son, Delmore. (Floyd is incorrectly indexed as Lloyd.)

450 SSDI. SS# 521-34-8521 issued in CO before 1951. She was Marguerite Seaman at the time of her death.

451 Betty John, 2003 from Delmore’s records.

452 Telephone interview with Betty C. John, September 28, 2003.

453 SSDI. SS# 511-09-7086 issued in KS before 1951.

454 Frank A. Garber incorrectly places Audrey as Delmore’s mother and subsequent genealogies have perpetuated this error.

455 Bunch, 1993.

456 SSDI. SS# 520-22-3107 issued in WY before 1951. Corroborated by Garry D. Treadwell January 2004.

457 Garry D. Treadwell, January 2004.

458 1930 US Census, Mrs. Betty C. John, Pierce County, Washington Records all confirm this name is not “Given” as shown in most Garber Genealogies. This has been completely authenticated by her son, Garry Donn Treadwell.

459 Washington Death Index. Certificate #013334.

460 SSDI. SS# 519-01-4574 issued in ID before 1951.

461 Garry D. Treadwell, January 2004. NOTE: Garry provided a majority of the information on Gwen’s descendants.

462 SSDI. SS# 518-12-2195 issued in ID before 1951.

463 King County, Washington Records. Instrument # 19820130487627.

464 SSDI. SS# 529-07-7181 issued in UT before 1951.

465 Pierce County Records. Instrument # 9303036014.

466 SSDI. SS# 538-34-7313 issued in WA, 1954.

467 Garry D. Treadwell, January 2004.

468 Information provided has this as 1998 but this date was considered inaccurate considering the proximity to Kitara’s birth and thus is assumed to be 1999 until confirmation is received.

469 SSDI and King County, Washington Records. SS# 536-42-5058 issued in WA, 1961. Confirmed by Garry D. Treadwell, 2004.

470 Garry D. Treadwell, 2003.

471 King County Records, Washington. Instrument # 199405247513.

472 Garry D. Treadwell, 2004.

473 SSDI. SS# 538-34-2275 issued in WA, 1954.

474 Garry D. Treadwell, 2004.

475 Garry D. Treadwell, 2004.

476 Garry D. Treadwell, 2004.

477 SSDI. SS# 539-40-5895 issued in WA, 1959.

478The manuscript notes the marriage date as "January 26, 1973" & the divorce date as January of 1969. A transposition of dates may likely have occurred. I have guessed at the correction based on very sparse evidence.

479 Cassandra’s mother Patricia remarried to Kenneth F. Newton on April 27, 1979 in King County, Washington. It appears from Cassandra’s marriage certificate that she incorporated her step-father’s name into her own. Her name appears Casandra Lynn Newton-Treadwell.

480 King County, Washington Records. Instrument # 199609247506.

481 SSDI. SS# 510-24-2473 issued in KS before 1951.

482 SSDI. SS# 539-72-5638 issued in WA, 1975.

483 SSDI. SS# 520-01-0805 issued in WY before 1951.

484 SSDI. SS# 525-86-8502 issued in NM, 1955.

485 Bunch, 1993. The validity of this story is suspect. The source is likely an Edward's family tradition.

486 SSDI. SS# 525-54-7659 issued in NM before 1951.

487 Bunch, 1993.

488 SSDI. SS# 525-60-2145 issued in NM before 1951. Name appears as Roddy L. John.

489 SSDI. SS# 525-62-1089 issued in NM before 1951.

490 SSDI. SS# 520-14-9054 issued in WY before 1951.

491 Bunch, 1993.

492 Iowa Cemetery Records, pg. 75. Leon Cemetery row 9, bk. B.

493This name appears "Nancies". A later reference seems more likely to be correct.

494 Bunch, 1993.

495 SSDI. SS# 478-34-7380 issued in IA before 1951.

496 SSDI. SS# 479-30-9813 issued in IA before 1951.

497 Bunch, 1993.

498 Bunch, 1993.

499 SSDI. SS# 485-64-1164 issued in IA, 1965.

500 Bunch, 1993.

501 Bunch, 1993.

502 Bunch, 1994.

503 SSDI. SS# 478-76-5091 issued in IA, 1970.

504 SSDI. SS# 478-38-3712 issued in IA, 1952.

505 SSDI. SS# 562-48-2216 issued in CA, 1953.

506 The manuscript reads, “Agnes remarried to M.R. (Pete) Arnold.” This information is suspect since Agnes’ SSDI entry shows her last name as Aikman.

507 SSDI. SS# 481-22-8110 issued in IA before 1951.

508 Forerunner of the Army’s ROTC. http://www.izaak.unh.edu/archives/guides/satc.htm

509 SSDI. SS# 524-05-4180 issued in CO before 1951.

510The nickname "Rick" was used here. It is not known whether Richard Pearson is the son of Richard and Sandra Ikenberry or perhaps a previous relationship.

511 SSDI. SS# 481-22-6701 issued in IA before 1951.

512 SSDI. SS# 214-18-8872 issued in MD before 1951.

513 Bunch, 1993.

514 SSDI. SS# 579-84-3869 issued in DC, 1973.

515 Bunch shows her marriage to Kevin O’Redgen in 1987. This last name does not appear to exist in any US phonebook or in the US SSDI. I believe this entry is incorrect.

516 1880 US Census.

517 This is the date on her tombstone (#241) in the Brethren Cemetery in Jefferson County, Iowa.

518 Peggy Ann Peters Jones, 2003.

519 Daniel claimed to be born in PA on his enlistment into the Union Army in 1862. However later census records show IA as his birthplace coupled with the fact that the family arrived at IA in April 1844 a month before his birth.

520 The Iowa 3rd Volunteer Cavalry Roster, 1865. This fact is further supported by the application Martha B. Garber made for benefits following Daniel’s death in 1915. Also US records: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/Personz_Detail.cfm?PER_NBR=-33094711849263420

521This date appears as June 24, 1869. A later more detailed reference gives date shown.

522 Iowa Cemetery Records.

523 Iowa Cemetery Records. 3 names are listed as the children of Martha B. Garber at the Fell Cemetery.

524 1880 US Census.

525 Photos of the 3rd IA Cavalry obtained from www.iowa3rdcavalry.com created by John Gunter.

527 The Saint-Adventurers of the Virginia Frontier, Pgs. 29, 53, 82-102, 119-20. This Record states that

Christian Beeler is an immigrant, and that a Daniel Busch is a distant relative.

528 Present day West Virginia.

529 Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants in Pennsylvania, Pgs. 71-73. "Arrived 11 Aug 1732 from the Palatines on ship Samuel of London, last from Cowes; Under 16 Years, Christian Bohler." The Saint-Adventurers of the Virginia Frontier, Pgs. 29, 53, 82-102, 119-20. This record states that: Christian Beeler is an immigrant, and that a Daniel Busch is a distant relative.

530 The Saint-Adventurers of the Virginia Frontier, 82-84 , 97, 98.

531 Magnolia Manor Genealogy, Tresa Tatyrek, 2003.

532 The Saint Adventures of the Virginia Frontier Southern Outposts of Ephrata by Klaus West.

533 Sources. Frederick Co, VA Rent Rolls 1764, Berkley Co, VA tax rools 1772, Fayette Co, VA(KY) tax rolls 1782-1787, 1810 US census Washington Co, PA pg 19 “1 wm 10-16, 1 wm >45, 1 wf >45”

534 Will Abstracts of Frederick Co., VA 1743-1800 FHL #975.5992 p2kj Pg. 42. Frederick Co., VA Will Bk. III, 182-4.

Frederick Beeler, Will dated 5 Feb 1764, Probated May 1764. Wife: Judy Sons: George, Charles (eldest), Joseph, Frederick. Exes: (Father) Christian Beeler, (Bro.) Joseph Beeler Wit: Samuel Beeler, George Hyger (Kyger or Geiger a Brother-In-Law) , John Sheely.

535 Leon Besendorfer.

536 Present day WV.

537 Present day WV.

538 Frederick Co, VA Rent Rolls 1764, Berkley Co, VA tax rolls 1772

539 1840 US census Montgomery Co, MO pg 203 as1 wm<5, 1 wm 10-15, 4 wm 15-20, 2 wm 20-30, 1 wm 40-50, 1 wf <5, 1 wf 5-10, 1 wf 10-15, 1 wf 40-50

540 1840 US census Montgomery Co, KY pg 203 as 2 wm <5, 1 wm 10-15, 1 wm 15-20, 1 wm 40-50, 2 wf <5, 1 wf 10-15, 1 wf 40-50

541 1840 US census Montgomery Co, MO pg 204 Danville Township 1 wm <5, 1 wm 5-10, 1 wm 30-40, 1 wf <5, 1 wf 5-10, 1 wf 10-15, 1 20-30. 1860 US census Montgomery Co, MO pg 361 July 13, 1860 63 yo farmer born in KY with 6000 real property 1000 personal property born in KY with Silvester 25, Green C. 22, Lucy V. 18, James M. 15, John L. 14, Cynthia E. 12, George W. 10, Virginia R. 6 all born in MO

542 1880 US census Prairie, Montgomery Co, MO pg 149b 35 yo with wife Mary Alice 24 MO.

543 1880 US census Montgomery, Montgomery Co, MO pg 127b, 32 yo farmer with wife Elizabeth 22, Ida Linn 5m MO.

544 1880 US census Montgomery, Montgomery Co, MO pg 127b as 30 yo farmer with wife Martha J 19 MO. The order of his marriages is unknown.

545 1880 US census Montgomery, Montgomery Co, MO pg 127b 45 yo farmer with wife Jamima 37, Mary V 15, Mittie V 11, Joseph J 5, Washington 5m, Hardin Goodman 45 MO. 1900 US census Calloway Co, MO Shamrock Township ed 34 pg 4 65 yo farmer born Oct 1834 with wife of 39 yrs Jemima born Oct 1843 with 4 of 6 children living Joseph Feb 1874, Ethel Apr 1883 born in MO.

546 1880 US census Prairie, Montgomery Co, MO pg 150 42 yo famer with wife Martha 31, Duard B 6, Malcom E 4, Archie F 1 MO. 1900 US census Montgomery Co, MO Prairie Township ed 67 pg 6 62 yo farmer born Jan 1839 in Mo with wife of 26 yrs Martha A born Oct 1848 in NC with 3 of 3 children living Devard B Aug 1875, Oggie M July 1881, Isaac S Jun 1885

547 1880 US census Danville, Montgomery Co, MO pg 361 33 yo farmer with wife Elizabeth 13, Thos E 9, Guy V 4, Warren Lee 2, David F. Baker 26 MO. 1900 US census Montgomery Co, MO Danville Township ed 61 pg 5, 53 yo farmer born June 1844 widowed with Theron E May 1871, Warren L Apr 1879, Samuel W Jan 1883 born in MO. 1920 U.S. Census • Missouri • Montgomery • Danville • ED# 114 pg 2, 73 yo, wife Mary 61 yo, son Theron E. 48 yo.

548 1880 US census Montgomery, Montgomery Co, MO pg 127b, 32 yo farmer with wife Elizabeth 22, Ida Linn 5m MO.

549 Source: Fayette Co, VA(KY) tax rolls 1782-1787

550 The Saint Adventures of the Virginia Frontier southern Outposts of Ephrata by Klaus West.

551 Leon Besendorfer.

552 Berkley Co, VA tax rools 1772, 1777.

553 There is disagreement as to Michael’s middle name. Velma Cone’s version has the name listed as Fair while others including Tresa Tatyrek hold it is David. IL land purchase records indicate land in the area of Liberty purchased in the 1830s by a Michael F. Peebler so Fair has been determined to be most likely.

554The Brethren Church was originally known as the Dunkard church.

555Possibly Emily.

556 Source: Ron D. Johnson.

557Nickname "Will" used here.

558Name appears as "Chas".

559The manuscript notes the year of Frank's death as 1894, however, a later reference notes that Frank was married in 1894 and subsequently fathered seven children.

560Possibly "Swards" or "Sivards".

561 Possibly Glenn.

562The nickname "Billy" was used here.

563Name appears as the nickname "Billy".

564Nickname "Sid" appears here.

565 The 1920 US Census reports her age as 79. Appears to have been recorded as 89 but the “8” is overwritten with a “7”. An age of 79 seems more likely considering the ages of other children in the family. Her birthplace is also listed here as Illinois.

566 Source: Ron D. Johnson.

567 1920 U.S. Census • Iowa • Decatur • Center •ED# 188.

568 Two sources for this Ron D. Johnson provided Mary’s last name but her first name and middle initial as well as her birth date and place were found in the 1920 U.S. Census • Iowa • Decatur • Center • ED# 188. The children’s names were cross-referenced between these two sources and the approximate birth dates as well as middle initials were found in the census.

569 In a search of Social Security records there are 4 likely candidates for this person. SS# 521-14-9836 (May 17, 1898 – Aug. 1980), 056-01-0309 (Dec. 3, 1898 – June 1984) or 180-07-8921 (Aug. 3, 1898 – May 1976). Issued in CO, NY and PA respectively. The first at first glance seems most likely to me since this person died in AZ whereas the former died in the same states as issued. The basis for the conjecture is based on the fact that George was living in Bethesda, Maryland and working as a Salesman in April of 1930. Being a salesman he was likely to move around especially at this time in history. Furthermore there were only 4 George Springers born between April 13, 1898 and April 12, 1899. However a fourth candidate seems to be our man when I cross referenced Margherite’s SS index. This is how I determined the birth and death dates for George. SS#

570 1930 U.S. Federal Census Maryland Montgomery Bethesda District 20.

571 SSDI. SS# 433-74-4054 issued in LA in 1964. Her name is slightly misspelled and her middle initial is incorrectly entered but it has been determined this is the same person as there was a George Springer listed as having passed away in the same area matching our specifications.

572 1930 U.S. Federal Census Maryland Montgomery Bethesda District 20. The entry has been over written but appears to have been entered as 18 months then altered to reflect 1½.

573 1930 U.S. Federal Census • Michigan • Wayne • Detroit (Districts 751-879) • District 820.

574Or possibly "Atttibery".

575Nickname "Bill" used here.

576Nickname "Don" used here.

577The name appears "Erick Regnal, Jr." in the manuscript.

578Or possibly "Hollenburger" or "Hollenburge".

579Possibly this is a nickname for Margaret.

580Nickname "Jimmy" used here.

581Nickname "Robbie" used here.

582It is not known what happened to the marriage of Wanda & Charles Ebert. No deceased date nor divorce is mentioned in the script. It is assumed to couple divorced.

583Nickname "Jeff" used here.

584Or possibly "Brenton"

585Or possibly 1968.

586Nickname "Ray" used here.

587Possibly Raymond Thomas Price, Jr.

588Or possibly Frances.

589Or possibly Margaret.

590This marriage and the resulting children are attributed to Maggie Glay, however, it would have been impossible for Maggie to have been married bore two children and remarried all by the age of nine. Thus it was determined that the following information was most likely on Mary Susan Wagner.

591Name also appears as "Ruth".

592The date appears as July 17, 1891, an earlier reference gives the date as shown.

593Nickname "Jimmy" used here.

594Nickname "Larry" used here.

595Appears in an earlier reference as simply "Ruth"

596Nickname "Larry" used here.

597Nickname "Ernie" used here.

598Nickname "Mike" used here.

599Nickname "Joe" used here.

600Date appears as April 17, 1916. An earlier reference appears as shown.

601Or possibly "Patricia".

602Nebulas characters. Could be Bettye or Beltye.

603The husband of Reva Jones Peters.

604Elizabeth's parents were Benjamin Batdorf and Ester Wallburn both of Pennsylvania.

605 Erroneously appears as Abbott in the

606 Tim D. Garber direct knowledge.

607 Tim D. Garber interview on August 17, 2002.

608There is a possibility that this reference to Donald Eugene may not be the son of John and Alta Jones, but rather may actually be Barbara May's son. The third child of John and Alta may be a daughter named Beverly. Later in the genealogy there appears a Beverly Jones but her parents are never identified and her family stands unattached to the rest of the family tree. Beverly Jones married Clyde Shaw and no children were born to the marriage.

609Possibly Deborah.

610Following the entry of Sally Delores there is a list of Step-great-grandchildren, (John and Elizabeth's great-grandchildren), there is no reason to believe these were Sally's stepchildren but their parents are never identified. They are:

Steve Mc E Vaine born June 23, 1943

Douglas Mc E Vaine born August 13, 1945

Karen Franklin born February 17, 1958



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