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Rachel Whitbeck
F, #76, b. December 1844, d. 16 December 1926
Parents
| Father | Walter Robert Calvin Whitbeck (b. 19 March 1816, d. 19 January 1862) |
| Mother | Rebecca Atwater (b. 1820, d. 1852) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: William Henry Harrison Dykins (b. 1 November 1841, d. 18 October 1905)
| Daughter | Emma Dykins (b. September 1865, d. 10 August 1943) |
| Son | Vernon D. Dykins (b. July 1870, d. 21 March 1951) |
| Son | William (Will) Ray Dykins+ (b. 31 August 1879, d. 31 October 1948) |
Biography
Rachel was born on December 1844 in Illinois. According to the 1880 Iowa census, Rachel [Whitbeck] Dykins was born in Illinois.1,2 She married William Henry Harrison Dykins on before 1863. (In 1863, William and Rachel Dykins executed deeds in Fayette County, Iowa, so they were apparently married before then.). Rachel died on 16 December 1926, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age ~82. The cause of her death was bronchial pneumonia. At the time of her death, she was 82 years old and widowed. Rachel Whitbeck Dykins was buried in Crypt 2, Letter J, Section 5, Lower Mausoleum, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, by Ed L. Hahn Funeral Home. [Fairlawn Cemetery Statistic No. A-1274]
The Saturday, 18 December 1926, edition of The Daily Oklahoman carried the following obituary (on page 4):
Mrs. Rachael Dykins
Mrs. Rachael Dykins, 83 years old, died Friday morning [17 December 1926] at her home, 815 North Walnut Avenue, [Oklahoma City, OK]. She is survived by two sons, Vernon and Will Dykins, both of Oklahoma City, and a daughter, Miss Emma Dykins of Oklahoma City; also one sister, Mrs. Ann Irving of Boone, Iowa. Arrangements will be announced later by the Hahn funeral home. She was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
The Saturday, 18 December 1926, edition of The Daily Oklahoman carried the following obituary (on page 4):
Mrs. Rachael Dykins
Mrs. Rachael Dykins, 83 years old, died Friday morning [17 December 1926] at her home, 815 North Walnut Avenue, [Oklahoma City, OK]. She is survived by two sons, Vernon and Will Dykins, both of Oklahoma City, and a daughter, Miss Emma Dykins of Oklahoma City; also one sister, Mrs. Ann Irving of Boone, Iowa. Arrangements will be announced later by the Hahn funeral home. She was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Rachel Whitbeck appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Walter Robert Calvin Whitbeck and Sarah (Sally) Whitbeck in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.
Rachel Dykins and William Henry Harrison Dykins appeared on the census of 1870 in Douglas, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists William Dykins, 29, his wife Rachel [Whitbeck], 24, and their daughter Emma, 4. William is listed as a farm laborer, owning real property worth $5,000 and personal property worth $600. Betsy Whitbeck, who was Rachel's younger sister, age 19, lived with the family. Betsy, who was attending school, owned real property worth $6,000, perhaps an inheritance from deceased parents.3
Rachel Dykins and William Henry Harrison Dykins appeared on the census of 1880 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists W.H. Dykins, 39, his wife Rachel, 34, their daughter Emma, 15, and sons Vernon, 9 and Willie R., 9 months. W.H. Dykins is listed as "works on farm", Rachel as "keeping house" and Emma as "at school". Both W.H. and Rachel are listed as being born in Illinois, and all four of their parents are listed as being born in New York. Their children are all listed as being born in Iowa.4
Rachel Whitbeck Dykins
The Friday, 5 January 1883, issue of the Madison [Lake County, Dakota Territory] Sentinel contained the following item:
The burning of the Dykins' grain stacks, a few miles northwest of [Madison] during the month of October last [1882] and the sad death a day or two after of a cousin and neighbor, Mrs. A. B. Bronson, consequent upon the fright received at the time, are still fresh in the minds of Sentinel readers no doubt. On Wednesday last [3 January 1883], upon complaint lodged with justice Kennedy by Albert W. Dykins, deputy sheriff Cornelysen brought Mrs. W.H. Dykins [Rachel Whitbeck Dykins] before his honor upon charge of incendiarism. Upon the preliminary examination following, the defendant pleaded not guilty and gave bonds in the sum of $100 for her appearance on Monday, January 15th [1883], at one o'clock p.m. Able counsel has been retained, Soper & Coppernoll for the territory [of Dakota] and Murry & Brennan for the defense, and the case will doubtless develop no little interest.
But apparently there is no court file on this matter.
Rachel was described by June Dykins Ellis as being "short and rotund". She lived to an old age and died after falling off a stool and breaking her hip.
Rachel Dykins and William Henry Harrison Dykins appeared on the census of 1900 in 621 Union Avenue, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, which lists William H. Dykins, 59 born November 1840 [sic, probably 1841] in Illinois; his wife Rachel, 55, born December 1844 in Illinois; and their children (all born in Iowa) Emma M., 34, born September 1865, Vernon D., 29, born July 1870, and Willie R., 20, born August 1879. They apparently lived very close to the James V. Regan family.2
Mrs Rachel Dykins - Find A Grave
Birth: unknown
Death: Dec. 17, 1926
12/18/1926 In Memoriam (Saturday)
Mrs. Rachael Dykins, 83 years old, died Friday morning at her home, 315 N. Walnut avenue. She is survived by two sons, Vernon and Will Dykins, both of Oklahoma City, and a daughter, Miss Emma Dykins of Oklahoma City, also one sister, Mrs. Ann Irving of Boone, Iowa. Arrangements will be announced later by the Hahn funeral home.
12/19/1926 In Memoriam (Sunday)
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Dykins, 82 years old, who died Friday morning at her home, 315 N. Walnut, will be conduted from the Hahn funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. W.H.B. Urch. Burial will be in Fairlawn mausoleum. (THE OKLAHOMAN)
Burial:
Fairlawn Cemetery
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma, USA
Created by: Emily Jordan
Record added: Nov 24, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 62090827.
Rachel Dykins and William Henry Harrison Dykins appeared on the census of 1870 in Douglas, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists William Dykins, 29, his wife Rachel [Whitbeck], 24, and their daughter Emma, 4. William is listed as a farm laborer, owning real property worth $5,000 and personal property worth $600. Betsy Whitbeck, who was Rachel's younger sister, age 19, lived with the family. Betsy, who was attending school, owned real property worth $6,000, perhaps an inheritance from deceased parents.3
Rachel Dykins and William Henry Harrison Dykins appeared on the census of 1880 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists W.H. Dykins, 39, his wife Rachel, 34, their daughter Emma, 15, and sons Vernon, 9 and Willie R., 9 months. W.H. Dykins is listed as "works on farm", Rachel as "keeping house" and Emma as "at school". Both W.H. and Rachel are listed as being born in Illinois, and all four of their parents are listed as being born in New York. Their children are all listed as being born in Iowa.4
Rachel Whitbeck Dykins
The Friday, 5 January 1883, issue of the Madison [Lake County, Dakota Territory] Sentinel contained the following item:
The burning of the Dykins' grain stacks, a few miles northwest of [Madison] during the month of October last [1882] and the sad death a day or two after of a cousin and neighbor, Mrs. A. B. Bronson, consequent upon the fright received at the time, are still fresh in the minds of Sentinel readers no doubt. On Wednesday last [3 January 1883], upon complaint lodged with justice Kennedy by Albert W. Dykins, deputy sheriff Cornelysen brought Mrs. W.H. Dykins [Rachel Whitbeck Dykins] before his honor upon charge of incendiarism. Upon the preliminary examination following, the defendant pleaded not guilty and gave bonds in the sum of $100 for her appearance on Monday, January 15th [1883], at one o'clock p.m. Able counsel has been retained, Soper & Coppernoll for the territory [of Dakota] and Murry & Brennan for the defense, and the case will doubtless develop no little interest.
But apparently there is no court file on this matter.
Rachel was described by June Dykins Ellis as being "short and rotund". She lived to an old age and died after falling off a stool and breaking her hip.
Rachel Dykins and William Henry Harrison Dykins appeared on the census of 1900 in 621 Union Avenue, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, which lists William H. Dykins, 59 born November 1840 [sic, probably 1841] in Illinois; his wife Rachel, 55, born December 1844 in Illinois; and their children (all born in Iowa) Emma M., 34, born September 1865, Vernon D., 29, born July 1870, and Willie R., 20, born August 1879. They apparently lived very close to the James V. Regan family.2
Mrs Rachel Dykins - Find A Grave
Birth: unknown
Death: Dec. 17, 1926
12/18/1926 In Memoriam (Saturday)
Mrs. Rachael Dykins, 83 years old, died Friday morning at her home, 315 N. Walnut avenue. She is survived by two sons, Vernon and Will Dykins, both of Oklahoma City, and a daughter, Miss Emma Dykins of Oklahoma City, also one sister, Mrs. Ann Irving of Boone, Iowa. Arrangements will be announced later by the Hahn funeral home.
12/19/1926 In Memoriam (Sunday)
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Dykins, 82 years old, who died Friday morning at her home, 315 N. Walnut, will be conduted from the Hahn funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. W.H.B. Urch. Burial will be in Fairlawn mausoleum. (THE OKLAHOMAN)
Burial:
Fairlawn Cemetery
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma, USA
Created by: Emily Jordan
Record added: Nov 24, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 62090827.
| Last Edited | 9 April 2014 |
Citations
- [S698] 1860 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, www.ancestry.com.
- [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, William H. Dykins household, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota.
- [S695] William H. Dykins Household, 1880 U.S. Census, Auburn, Fayette County, Iowa, www.ancestry.com (Image 3 of 27.)
- [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
Virginia Lee Shepard
F, #77, b. 20 February 1915, d. 10 September 1985
Parents
| Father | William Luther Shepard (b. 20 November 1875) |
| Mother | Ida May Calkins (b. 2 January 1884) |
| Pedigree Link |
Biography
Virginia Lee Shepard was born on 20 February 1915 in Minnesota. According to the 1920 and 1930 censuses, she was born in Minnesota. The California Death Index says that she was born in South Dakota.1,2,3,4
Virginia Lee Shepard married Vernon A. Fridley, son of Philip Fridley and Ethel Gertrude Redding, on 1 December 1976.5
Virginia Lee Shepard died of lung cancer on 10 September 1985 in Santa Cruz County, California, at age 70.1,4
Virginia Lee Shepard married Vernon A. Fridley, son of Philip Fridley and Ethel Gertrude Redding, on 1 December 1976.5
Virginia Lee Shepard died of lung cancer on 10 September 1985 in Santa Cruz County, California, at age 70.1,4
Virginia Lee Shepard appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William Shepard, 42, born in Iowa, both parents born in the United States; his wife Ida, 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, her mother born in New York; their daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, born in Minnesota; and Ida's parents, Victor Calkins, 66, born in Wisconsin, father born in New York and mother born in Vermont, and Eleanor Calkins, 61, born in New York, her father born in New York and her mother born in Vermont.6
Virginia Lee Shepard appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William L. Shepard, 50, born in Iowa, his father born in South Dakokta [sic, actually New York] and his mother born in New York [sic, actually Illinois], first married at age 45 [sic, actually, 30]; his wife Ida M., 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, and her mother born in New York, first married at age 20; their daughter, Virginia L., 15, born in Minnesota; Ida's mother, Eleanor Calkins, 71, a widow, born in New York, as were both of her parents; and a lodger.7
Virginia Lee Shepard was raised in Huron, South Dakota. After her father, William Luther Shepard, died in 1931, she moved with her mother, Ida Caulkins Shepard, to Minneapolis. Virginia also worked in Washington, D.C. She moved with her mother to Fresno, California, and then to Watsonville, California. She loved cats and collected ginger jars. (Ginger was a nickname for Virginia.) She was a great sports fan, especially baseball. Her Social Security Number was 475-03-1761, issued before 1951 in Minnesota.1 Virginia Lee Fridley and Vernon A. Fridley lived in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.
Virginia Lee Shepard appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William L. Shepard, 50, born in Iowa, his father born in South Dakokta [sic, actually New York] and his mother born in New York [sic, actually Illinois], first married at age 45 [sic, actually, 30]; his wife Ida M., 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, and her mother born in New York, first married at age 20; their daughter, Virginia L., 15, born in Minnesota; Ida's mother, Eleanor Calkins, 71, a widow, born in New York, as were both of her parents; and a lodger.7
Virginia Lee Shepard was raised in Huron, South Dakota. After her father, William Luther Shepard, died in 1931, she moved with her mother, Ida Caulkins Shepard, to Minneapolis. Virginia also worked in Washington, D.C. She moved with her mother to Fresno, California, and then to Watsonville, California. She loved cats and collected ginger jars. (Ginger was a nickname for Virginia.) She was a great sports fan, especially baseball. Her Social Security Number was 475-03-1761, issued before 1951 in Minnesota.1 Virginia Lee Fridley and Vernon A. Fridley lived in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.
| Last Edited | 7 April 2025 |
Citations
- [S189] Social Security Death Index.
- [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron (William L. Shepard household). Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
- [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron (William Shepard household.)
- [S366] California Death Index, 1940-97, online www.ancestry.com, California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Virginia Lee Fridley [Virginia Lee Shepard]
Social Security #: 475-03-1761
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1915
Birth Place: South Dakota
Death Date: 10 Sep 1985
Death Place: Santa Cruz
Mother's Maiden Name: Calkins
Father's Surname: Shepard. - [S898] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online www.ancestry.com, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985
Name: Virginia L Shepard
Age: 61
Est. Birth: abt 1915
Spouse Name: Vernon A Fridley
Spouse Age: 69
Date: 1 Dec 1976
Location: Santa Cruz. Hereinafter cited as California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. - [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Shepard
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1920: Huron Ward 3, Beadle, South Dakota
Street: Beach
House Number: 420
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Shepard
Father's Birthplace: USA
Mother's Birthplace: USA
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Floor Finishing
Industry: General
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Victor Calkins 66 Father-in-law
Elenor Calkins 61 Mother-in-law
William Shepard 42 Head
Ida Shepard 35 Wife
Virginia Shepard 4 Daughter. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1930 U.S. Census
Name: William Shepard
Birth Year: abt 1880
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 50
Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota, USA
Map of Home: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota
Street Address: Beach Ave
Ward of City: 4
Block: Part of Block 79 and Part of Block 80 of 6th Railway Addition
House Number: 420
Dwelling Number: 425
Family Number: 512
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 4700
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 45
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: [South Dakota]
Mother's Birthplace: [New York]
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Janitor
Industry: R. R. Station
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Eleanor C Calkins 71 Mother-in-law
William Shepard 50 Head
Ida M Shepard 30 Wife
John Halton 24 Lodger
Mildred Middaugh 22 Lodger
Virginia L Shepard 15 Daughter.
William Luther Shepard
M, #78, b. 20 November 1875
Parents
| Father | Luther David Shepard (b. 24 November 1832, d. 15 June 1918) |
| Mother | Margaret Jane Dykins (b. 1 June 1843, d. 22 May 1925) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: Ida May Calkins (b. 2 January 1884)
| Daughter | Virginia Lee Shepard (b. 20 February 1915, d. 10 September 1985) |
Biography
William was born on 20 November 1875 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.1 He married Ida May Calkins on 3 October 1905 in Rose Creek, Mower County, Minnesota.2 He was buried in Huron Cemetery, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota.3
William Luther Shepard appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in the household of Luther David Shepard and Margaret Jane Shepard in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.4 William Luther Shepard appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Luther David Shepard and Margaret Jane Shepard in Farmington Township, Lake County, Dakota Territory, which shows Luther Shepard, 45, Margaret, 38, and their children (all born in Iowa) Ellenor [Eleanor], 18, Edson, 15, Jessie, 9, Myrtle, 6, Willie [William], 5, Sarah B. [Sada], 1, and Mary B. [Mae], 1. Luther's occupation is listed as a farmer and Margaret's as keeping house. Following the foregoing 1880 census listing for Luther and Margaret Shepard and seven of their eight children, the same census records also show Herbert, 21, and Addie, 20, "Allen" [sic; should be "Shepard"], with Herbert listed as being a farmer and Addie as keeping house. Following that listing is Luther's sister, Sophia S. [Shepard] Cushing, 57, a widow.5 William Luther Shepard appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Luther David Shepard and Margaret Jane Shepard in 1323 Seventh St, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, which lists Luther D. Shepard, 66, born November 1833 [sic, apparently 1832?] in New York, father born in Connecticut, mother born in New York [sic, apparently Massachusetts]; his wife Margaret J., 56, born June 1843 in Illinois, both parents born in New York, married 42 years [since about 1858], 8 children, 7 still living (Herbert Shepard had died in 1892); their children (all born in Iowa) Edson C., 35, born July 1864; Myrtle S., 27, born March 1873; William L., 24, born November 1875; Sarah [Sada] B., 21, born February 1879; and Mary [sic, Mae] B., 21, born February 1879; their daughter-in-law Addie A. Shepard (an invalid, widow of Herbert Shepard), 39, born September 1860; their granddaughter, Ethel M. Shepard, 19, born March 1881 in South Dakota [actually Dakota Territory], and five male boarders. They lived on Seventh Street, on what may have been a farm.
Household Members in 1900 Census
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder.6 William Luther Shepard was a barber in 1900.7
From the4 October 1905 Mower County [MN] Transcript: Marriage licenses were issued to . . . William L. Shepard of Austin [MN] and Ida May Calkins of Wiudom [MN].
William Luther Shepard lived between 1918 and 1931 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota.
William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard appeared on the census of 1920 in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William Shepard, 42, born in Iowa, both parents born in the United States; his wife Ida, 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, her mother born in New York; their daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, born in Minnesota; and Ida's parents, Victor Calkins, 66, born in Wisconsin, father born in New York and mother born in Vermont, and Eleanor Calkins, 61, born in New York, her father born in New York and her mother born in Vermont.8
He was a floor finisher in 1920.9 He and Ida May Calkins lived in 1930 in 420 Beach Ave SE, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota.10 He was a trucker in 1930.10
William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard appeared on the census of 1930 in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William L. Shepard, 50, born in Iowa, his father born in South Dakokta [sic, actually New York] and his mother born in New York [sic, actually Illinois], first married at age 45 [sic, actually, 30]; his wife Ida M., 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, and her mother born in New York, first married at age 20; their daughter, Virginia L., 15, born in Minnesota; Ida's mother, Eleanor Calkins, 71, a widow, born in New York, as were both of her parents; and a lodger.11
He was a janitor at a railroad station in 1930.12
The Wednesday, 2 December 1931, edition of The Evening Huronite carried the following obituary (page 9, column 1):
OBITUARY
WILLIAM LUTHER SHEPARD
William Luther Shepard, son of David Luther [sic] Shepard and Margaret J. Shepard, was born in Auburn, Fayette County, Iowa, November 20, 1878.
He moved with his parents to South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory] in 1880. He was married to Ida M. Calkins at Rose Creek, Minnesota, October 3, 1905. Their home was at Minneapolis. To their union was born one daughter, Virginia Lee, February 20, 1915.
He moved to [Huron] 13 years ago [about 1918] and had been in the employ of the Chicago and Northwestern railway company 11 years.
He is survived by his widow and daughter and five sisters, Mrs. Elenor [sic] Sweet, Edmonds, Washington, Mrs. Jessie Price, Waldron, Sask., Canada, Mrs. Myrtle Lee and Mrs. Mae Andersen, Vermillion [SD], and Miss Sada Shepard, Watertown [SD].
His father died June 15, 1918; his mother, May 22, 1925; his brother Herbert, March 3, 1890, and his brother Edson, November 22, 1928.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends, neighbors and railroad employees for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. W. L. Shepard and daughter, Virginia Lee
Mrs. Andrew Lee
Mrs. and Mrs. F. R. Andersen
Sada Shepard
Mrs. Clarence E. Bartlett.
Household Members in 1900 Census
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder.6 William Luther Shepard was a barber in 1900.7
From the4 October 1905 Mower County [MN] Transcript: Marriage licenses were issued to . . . William L. Shepard of Austin [MN] and Ida May Calkins of Wiudom [MN].
William Luther Shepard lived between 1918 and 1931 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota.
William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard appeared on the census of 1920 in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William Shepard, 42, born in Iowa, both parents born in the United States; his wife Ida, 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, her mother born in New York; their daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, born in Minnesota; and Ida's parents, Victor Calkins, 66, born in Wisconsin, father born in New York and mother born in Vermont, and Eleanor Calkins, 61, born in New York, her father born in New York and her mother born in Vermont.8
He was a floor finisher in 1920.9 He and Ida May Calkins lived in 1930 in 420 Beach Ave SE, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota.10 He was a trucker in 1930.10
William Luther Shepard and Ida May Shepard appeared on the census of 1930 in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William L. Shepard, 50, born in Iowa, his father born in South Dakokta [sic, actually New York] and his mother born in New York [sic, actually Illinois], first married at age 45 [sic, actually, 30]; his wife Ida M., 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, and her mother born in New York, first married at age 20; their daughter, Virginia L., 15, born in Minnesota; Ida's mother, Eleanor Calkins, 71, a widow, born in New York, as were both of her parents; and a lodger.11
He was a janitor at a railroad station in 1930.12
The Wednesday, 2 December 1931, edition of The Evening Huronite carried the following obituary (page 9, column 1):
OBITUARY
WILLIAM LUTHER SHEPARD
William Luther Shepard, son of David Luther [sic] Shepard and Margaret J. Shepard, was born in Auburn, Fayette County, Iowa, November 20, 1878.
He moved with his parents to South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory] in 1880. He was married to Ida M. Calkins at Rose Creek, Minnesota, October 3, 1905. Their home was at Minneapolis. To their union was born one daughter, Virginia Lee, February 20, 1915.
He moved to [Huron] 13 years ago [about 1918] and had been in the employ of the Chicago and Northwestern railway company 11 years.
He is survived by his widow and daughter and five sisters, Mrs. Elenor [sic] Sweet, Edmonds, Washington, Mrs. Jessie Price, Waldron, Sask., Canada, Mrs. Myrtle Lee and Mrs. Mae Andersen, Vermillion [SD], and Miss Sada Shepard, Watertown [SD].
His father died June 15, 1918; his mother, May 22, 1925; his brother Herbert, March 3, 1890, and his brother Edson, November 22, 1928.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends, neighbors and railroad employees for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. W. L. Shepard and daughter, Virginia Lee
Mrs. Andrew Lee
Mrs. and Mrs. F. R. Andersen
Sada Shepard
Mrs. Clarence E. Bartlett.
| Last Edited | 7 April 2025 |
Citations
- [S765] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online www.ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-191
Name: William Luther Shepard
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Nov 1876
Residence Date: 1917-1918
Street Address: 416 3nd
Residence Place: Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Physical Build: Medium
Height: Medium
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Relative: Ila Mae [sic, Ida May] Shepard. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. - [S913] Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS), online www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019
Name: William L Shepard
Marriage Date: 3 Oct 1905
Marriage Place: Mower, Minnesota, USA
Spouse: Ida May Calkins
Certificate Number: G408-2
URL: https://moms.mn.gov/. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS.) - [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, illiam Luther Shepard
BIRTH 20 Nov 1875
Fayette County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 29 Nov 1931 (aged 56)
Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL: Huron Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
MEMORIAL ID: 71574927 ·. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: L. D. Shepard
Age: 47
Birth Date: Abt 1833
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Dwelling Number: 51
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mararet Shepard
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Works On Farm
Household Members Age Relationship
L. D. Shepard 47 Self (Head)
Mararet Shepard 37 Wife
Eleanor Shepard 18 Daughter
Edson Shepard 16 Son
Jessie Shepard 10 Daughter
Mirtle Shepard 7 Daughter
William Shepard 4 Son
Sarah Shepard 1 Daughter
Mary Shepard 1 Daughter. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Luther D. Shepard
Age: 45
Birth Date: Abt 1835
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Lake, Dakota Territory, USA
Dwelling Number: 46
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret J. Shepard
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Luther D. Shepard 45 Self (Head)
Margaret J. Shepard 38 Wife
Ellenor Shepard 18 Daughter
Edson Shepard 15 Son
Jessie Shepard 9 Daughter
Myrtle Shepard 6 Daughter
Willie Shepard 5 Son
Sarah B. Shepard 1 Daughter
Mary B. Shepard 1 Daughter. - [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Addie A Shepard [sic, Addia Shepard]
Age: 39
Birth Date: Sep 1860
Birthplace: Iowa, USA
Home in 1900: Madison, Lake, South Dakota
Ward of City: 1
Street: Seventh Street
House Number: 1323
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 62
Family Number: 70
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in Law (Daughter-in-law)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Vermont, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont, USA
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Occupation: School
Months Not Employed: 12
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law (Daughter-in-law)
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder. - [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Luther D. Shepard household, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota.
- [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Shepard
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1920: Huron Ward 3, Beadle, South Dakota
Street: Beach
House Number: 420
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Shepard
Father's Birthplace: USA
Mother's Birthplace: USA
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Floor Finishing
Industry: General
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Victor Calkins 66 Father-in-law
Elenor Calkins 61 Mother-in-law
William Shepard 42 Head
Ida Shepard 35 Wife
Virginia Shepard 4 Daughter. - [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron (William Shepard household.)
- [S1379] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online www.ancestry.com, City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William L Shepard
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1930
Street Address: 420 Beach av SE
Residence Place: Huron, South Dakota, USA
Occupation: Trucker
Spouse: Ida M Shepard
Publication Title: Huron, South Dakota, City Directory, 1930. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1930 U.S. Census
Name: William Shepard
Birth Year: abt 1880
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 50
Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota, USA
Map of Home: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota
Street Address: Beach Ave
Ward of City: 4
Block: Part of Block 79 and Part of Block 80 of 6th Railway Addition
House Number: 420
Dwelling Number: 425
Family Number: 512
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 4700
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 45
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: [South Dakota]
Mother's Birthplace: [New York]
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Janitor
Industry: R. R. Station
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Eleanor C Calkins 71 Mother-in-law
William Shepard 50 Head
Ida M Shepard 30 Wife
John Halton 24 Lodger
Mildred Middaugh 22 Lodger
Virginia L Shepard 15 Daughter. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron (William L. Shepard household.)
Ida May Calkins
F, #79, b. 2 January 1884
Parents
| Father | Victor N. Calkins (b. circa 1854, d. between 1921 and 1929) |
| Mother | Eleanor (Ella) Vandersen (b. circa 1859) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: William Luther Shepard (b. 20 November 1875)
| Daughter | Virginia Lee Shepard (b. 20 February 1915, d. 10 September 1985) |
Biography
Ida was born on 2 January 1884 in Wyalusing, Grant County, Wisconsin.1,2,3,4 She married William Luther Shepard on 3 October 1905 in Rose Creek, Mower County, Minnesota.5
From the4 October 1905 Mower County [MN] Transcript: Marriage licenses were issued to . . . William L. Shepard of Austin [MN] and Ida May Calkins of Wiudom [MN].
Ida May Calkins appeared on the census of 1910 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.6
Ida May Shepard and William Luther Shepard appeared on the census of 1920 in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William Shepard, 42, born in Iowa, both parents born in the United States; his wife Ida, 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, her mother born in New York; their daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, born in Minnesota; and Ida's parents, Victor Calkins, 66, born in Wisconsin, father born in New York and mother born in Vermont, and Eleanor Calkins, 61, born in New York, her father born in New York and her mother born in Vermont.7
She and William Luther Shepard lived in 1930 in 420 Beach Ave SE, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota.8
Ida May Shepard and William Luther Shepard appeared on the census of 1930 in 420 Beach Avenue, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, which lists William L. Shepard, 50, born in Iowa, his father born in South Dakokta [sic, actually New York] and his mother born in New York [sic, actually Illinois], first married at age 45 [sic, actually, 30]; his wife Ida M., 30, born in Wisconsin, her father born in Wisconsin, and her mother born in New York, first married at age 20; their daughter, Virginia L., 15, born in Minnesota; Ida's mother, Eleanor Calkins, 71, a widow, born in New York, as were both of her parents; and a lodger.9
She was a practical nurse for a private family in 1930.10 Her Social Security Number was 477-20-2922, issued before 1951 in Minnesota.1
| Last Edited | 7 April 2025 |
Citations
- [S189] Social Security Death Index.
- [S366] California Death Index, 1940-97, online www.ancestry.com.
- [S726] Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907, online www.ancestry.com, Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1820-1907
Name: Ida M Calkins
Birth Date: 2 Jan 1884
Birth Place: Grant, Wisconsin, USA
Reel: 0072
Record: 001623. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907. - [S993] Wisconsin, Births & Christenings Index, 1826-1908, online www.ancestry.com, Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Ida May Calkins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Jan 1884
Birth Place: Wyalusing, Grant, Wisconsin
Father: Victoria Calkins
Mother: Ella Vandersen
FHL Film Number: 1302873. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin, Births & Christenings Index, 1826-1908. - [S913] Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS), online www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019
Name: William L Shepard
Marriage Date: 3 Oct 1905
Marriage Place: Mower, Minnesota, USA
Spouse: Ida May Calkins
Certificate Number: G408-2
URL: https://moms.mn.gov/. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS.) - [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ida Shepard
Age in 1910: 26
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1910: Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota
Street: Nicollet Ave So
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Roomer
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 5
Number of Children Born: 0
Number of Children Living: 0
Household Members Age Relationship
Sidney Lowe 60 Roomer
Victor N Calkins 57 Head - Father
Chas Hoskins 55 Roomer
Eleanor Calkins 52 Wife - Mother
AL Zimmerman 45 Roomer
Edward Johnson 30 Roomer
Henry Johnson 29 Roomer
Eric Alm 27 Roomer
Ida Shepard 26 Roomer
A J Nyvall 24 Roomer
Fred Atkins 24 Roomer
Harriet Calkins 23 Daughter - Sister
Wm Johnson 22 Roomer
Carretta Calkins 17 Daughter - Sister. - [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Shepard
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1920: Huron Ward 3, Beadle, South Dakota
Street: Beach
House Number: 420
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Shepard
Father's Birthplace: USA
Mother's Birthplace: USA
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Floor Finishing
Industry: General
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Victor Calkins 66 Father-in-law
Elenor Calkins 61 Mother-in-law
William Shepard 42 Head
Ida Shepard 35 Wife
Virginia Shepard 4 Daughter. - [S1379] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online www.ancestry.com, City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William L Shepard
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1930
Street Address: 420 Beach av SE
Residence Place: Huron, South Dakota, USA
Occupation: Trucker
Spouse: Ida M Shepard
Publication Title: Huron, South Dakota, City Directory, 1930. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1930 U.S. Census
Name: William Shepard
Birth Year: abt 1880
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 50
Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota, USA
Map of Home: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota
Street Address: Beach Ave
Ward of City: 4
Block: Part of Block 79 and Part of Block 80 of 6th Railway Addition
House Number: 420
Dwelling Number: 425
Family Number: 512
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 4700
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 45
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: [South Dakota]
Mother's Birthplace: [New York]
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Janitor
Industry: R. R. Station
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Eleanor C Calkins 71 Mother-in-law
William Shepard 50 Head
Ida M Shepard 30 Wife
John Halton 24 Lodger
Mildred Middaugh 22 Lodger
Virginia L Shepard 15 Daughter. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron (William L. Shepard household.)
Vernon A. Fridley1
M, #80, b. 26 February 1907, d. 26 February 2002
Parents
| Father | Philip Fridley (b. 22 July 1882, d. 23 December 1955) |
| Mother | Ethel Gertrude Redding (b. 3 July 1887, d. 15 April 1968) |
| Pedigree Link |
Biography
Vernon was born on 26 February 1907 in Santa Cruz County, California.1,2
Vernon A. Fridley married Virginia Lee Shepard, daughter of William Luther Shepard and Ida May Calkins, on 1 December 1976.3 Vernon A. Fridley died on 26 February 2002 in Santa Cruz County, California, at age 95. He died on his 95th birthday.1
Vernon A. Fridley married Virginia Lee Shepard, daughter of William Luther Shepard and Ida May Calkins, on 1 December 1976.3 Vernon A. Fridley died on 26 February 2002 in Santa Cruz County, California, at age 95. He died on his 95th birthday.1
Vernon A. Fridley appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Philip Fridley and Ethel Gertrude Fridley in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, which lists Philip Fridley, 47, born in California, his father born in New York and his mother born in Kentucky; his wife Ethel Gertrude, 42, born in Minnesota, both of her parents born in Canada; and their children (all born in California) Vernon A., 23, Ernest R., 21, Phyllis G., 16, Robert, 12, and Dan C., 11.4 His Social Security Number was 545-22-9337, issued before 1951 in California. Vernon A. Fridley and Virginia Lee Fridley lived in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. According to the Social Security Death Index, Vernon's last residence was in Freedom, Santa Cruz County, California.1
The following obituary was published in an unknown newspaper on March 1, 2002:
Vernon A. Fridley
No services are planned for Vernon A. Fridley, who died Tuesday [26 February 2002] in Watsonville. He was 95. Mr. Fridley was born in Santa Cruz. He lived in Alaska for six years before moving to Watsonville in 1952. Mr. Fridley graduated form Oregon State’s School of Forestry in 1936. He worked four years for the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon, for Matanuska Electric Co-op in Alaska and for PG&E for 35 years. Mr. Fridley enjoyed backpacking and hiking on the John Muir Trail and spending time with his friend Sue Lipska of Watsonville. He is survived by son Vernon A. Fridley Jr. of Parowan, Utah; stepsons Harold Rinehart of Plymouth and Earl Rinehart of Simi Valley; stepdaughter Marion Sylvia of Modesto; sister Phyllis Tuma of Ione; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
His first wife, Ruth Fridley, died in 1993 [sic]; his [second] wife Virginia [Shepard] Fridley died in 1985, and his third wife, Nettie Fridley, died Feb. 12 [2002?].
The following obituary was published in an unknown newspaper on March 1, 2002:
Vernon A. Fridley
No services are planned for Vernon A. Fridley, who died Tuesday [26 February 2002] in Watsonville. He was 95. Mr. Fridley was born in Santa Cruz. He lived in Alaska for six years before moving to Watsonville in 1952. Mr. Fridley graduated form Oregon State’s School of Forestry in 1936. He worked four years for the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon, for Matanuska Electric Co-op in Alaska and for PG&E for 35 years. Mr. Fridley enjoyed backpacking and hiking on the John Muir Trail and spending time with his friend Sue Lipska of Watsonville. He is survived by son Vernon A. Fridley Jr. of Parowan, Utah; stepsons Harold Rinehart of Plymouth and Earl Rinehart of Simi Valley; stepdaughter Marion Sylvia of Modesto; sister Phyllis Tuma of Ione; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
His first wife, Ruth Fridley, died in 1993 [sic]; his [second] wife Virginia [Shepard] Fridley died in 1985, and his third wife, Nettie Fridley, died Feb. 12 [2002?].
| Last Edited | 7 April 2025 |
Citations
- [S189] Social Security Death Index.
- [S727] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online www.ancestry.com, Vernon A. Fridley. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
- [S898] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online www.ancestry.com, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985
Name: Virginia L Shepard
Age: 61
Est. Birth: abt 1915
Spouse Name: Vernon A Fridley
Spouse Age: 69
Date: 1 Dec 1976
Location: Santa Cruz. Hereinafter cited as California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz (Philip Fridley household). Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
Charles "Calvin" Herriman
M, #81, b. 1840, d. 28 February 1922
| Pedigree Link |
Biography
Charles was born on 1840 in Pennsylvania. He married Amelia M. Dykins on 21 January 1869. Charles died on 28 February 1922, in Fayette County, Iowa, at age ~82. He was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery (Lot 49), Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, There is no monument for him, but he is listed in the cemetery's records.1
Charles "Calvin" Herriman and Amelia M. Dykins appeared on the census of 1879 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, In the 1879 census, C.C. Herriman, age 34, his wife Amelia, age 33, and Amelia's son Henry [Nims, from her first marriage], age 15, lived in Douglas, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. C.C. is a teamster, owning no real property and personal property worth $500.
Charles "Calvin" Herriman and Amelia M. Herriman appeared on the census of 1880 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists C.C. Herriman, 34, a teamster born in Pennsylvania, his wife Amelia, 33, born in Illinois, and her son, Henry, 15, born in Iowa.
| Last Edited | 21 January 2016 |
Citations
- [S584] e-mail message from Lyn Martin (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Lyn Martin e-mail". 4 January 2002.
William L. Nims
M, #82, b. 23 June 1832, d. 5 September 1863
| Pedigree Link |
Family: Amelia M. Dykins (b. 10 November 1836, d. 1 February 1895)
| Daughter | Hellen M. (Elen) Nims (b. 1851, d. between 1856 and 1860) |
| Son | William Henry Nims, Sr.+ (b. 26 November 1854, d. 26 July 1913) |
Biography
William was born on 23 June 1832 in New York.1 He married Amelia M. Dykins on 15 September 1853 in Fayette County, Iowa. (Fayette County Records, Marriage Record Book A, p. 67: 13 Sept 1853 - Application was this day made for a marriage license between Wm Nimbs [sic] and A. M. Dikins [sic] and proof being made by Chaunrey Severich as to the competency of such alliance and license was granted.)
.2
William L. Nims died on 5 September 1863 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 31. He was buried in Mississippi River National Cemetery (Section A, Marker #2053), Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.3
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William L. Nims died on 5 September 1863 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 31. He was buried in Mississippi River National Cemetery (Section A, Marker #2053), Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.3
William L. Nims appeared on the census of 1850 in Rutland, Jefferson County, New York.4 He lived in Dodge County, Wisconsin.3 He appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Elias Satterly Dykins and Emily Dykins in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.5
He was in the Civil War in 1862. William L. Nims enlisted 15 August 1862 in Company A, Iowa Volunteers, Thirty-eighth Infantry,as Sixth Corporal. He mustered 6 September 1862, and promoted to Fifth Corporal 21 December 1862. He died of disease 5 September 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee, and was buried in Mississippi River National Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, in Section 2, Grave 365.
William L. Nims was the first husband of Amelia M. Dykins. They were apparently married on September 15, 1853, perhaps in Illinois, where their first child, Hellen (Elen) was born, perhaps in 1852. They evidently moved to Iowa in about 1854, where their son William Henry Nims was born on 26 November 1854.
In 1856 a census was taken in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. It showed William L. Nims, 24 years old, his wife Amelia, 19 years old, daughter Elen (Hellen), 4 years old, and son William Henry, 1 year old. William's occupation is farmer. He marked the boxes of Native Voter and Militia. He had apparently been a resident of Iowa for one year.
William L. Nims enlisted 15 August 1862 in Company A, Iowa Volunteers, Thirty-eighth Infantry,as Sixth Corporal. He mustered 6 September 1862, and promoted to Fifth Corporal 21 December 1862. He died of disease 5 September 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee, and was buried in Mississippi River National Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, in Section 2, Grave 365.
| Last Edited | 28 November 2013 |
Citations
- [S698] 1860 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, www.ancestry.com.
- [S584] e-mail message from Lyn Martin (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Lyn Martin e-mail". 4 September 2003.
- [S584] e-mail message from Lyn Martin (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Lyn Martin e-mail". 5 February 2002.
- [S584] e-mail message from Lyn Martin (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Lyn Martin e-mail".
- [S698] 1860 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, 1860 United States Federal Census
Name G S Dickens
[Elias Satterly Dykins]
Age 53
Birth Year abt 1807
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place New York
Home in 1860 Auburn, Fayette, Iowa
Post Office Douglass
Dwelling Number 245
Family Number 245
Occupation Farmer
Real Estate Value 3060
Personal Estate Value 300
Household Members (Name) Age
G S Dickens, 53
Emily Dickens, 52
Mary A Dickens, 20
Abigal Jacobs, 75
Wm L Nims, 29
Amelia Nims, 23
Henry Nims, 5
Eva Murphy, 1
Alfred Murphy, 22
Wm Dickens, 20.
Clarence F. Holliday
M, #83, b. circa 1887
| Pedigree Link |
Biography
Clarence was born on circa 1887 in Crown, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1 He married Edna C. Dykins on 25 June 1913.1 Clarence died on.
| Last Edited | 17 May 2018 |
Citations
- [S803] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-2013, online www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2013
Name: Edna C Dykins
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1887
Residence Post Office: Ramona
Residence Place: Lake
Marriage Date: 25 Jun 1913
Marriage Place: Lake, South Dakota, USA
Certificate: 36998
Spouse: Clarence F Holliday
South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2013
Name: Clarence F Holliday
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1888
Residence Post Office: Crown
Residence Place: PA.
Marriage Date: 25 Jun 1913
Marriage Place: Lake, South Dakota, USA
Certificate: 36998
Spouse: Edna C Dykins
Source Information: Ancestry.com. South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2013 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
Original data: South Dakota Department of Health. South Dakota Marriage Index, 1905-1914, 1950-2013 and South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949. Pierre, SD, USA: South Dakota Department of Health. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Marriages, 1905- 2013.
Myrtle Sophia Shepard
F, #84, b. 13 March 1874, d. 31 December 1948
Parents
| Father | Luther David Shepard (b. 24 November 1832, d. 15 June 1918) |
| Mother | Margaret Jane Dykins (b. 1 June 1843, d. 22 May 1925) |
| Pedigree Link |
Biography
Myrtle was born on 13 March 1874 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.
Myrtle Sophia Shepard married Andrew Ericson Lee, son of Erich Andersen and Augusta Johannesdatter, on 1 June 1920 in 607 South Maple, Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. former Madison.
Myrtle Sophia Lee died on 31 December 1948 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, at age 74. She was buried on 3 January 1949 in Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
Myrtle Sophia Shepard married Andrew Ericson Lee, son of Erich Andersen and Augusta Johannesdatter, on 1 June 1920 in 607 South Maple, Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. former Madison.
Myrtle Sophia Lee died on 31 December 1948 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, at age 74. She was buried on 3 January 1949 in Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
Myrtle Sophia Shepard appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in the household of Luther David Shepard and Margaret Jane Shepard in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.1 Myrtle Sophia Shepard appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Luther David Shepard and Margaret Jane Shepard in Farmington Township, Lake County, Dakota Territory, which shows Luther Shepard, 45, Margaret, 38, and their children (all born in Iowa) Ellenor [Eleanor], 18, Edson, 15, Jessie, 9, Myrtle, 6, Willie [William], 5, Sarah B. [Sada], 1, and Mary B. [Mae], 1. Luther's occupation is listed as a farmer and Margaret's as keeping house. Following the foregoing 1880 census listing for Luther and Margaret Shepard and seven of their eight children, the same census records also show Herbert, 21, and Addie, 20, "Allen" [sic; should be "Shepard"], with Herbert listed as being a farmer and Addie as keeping house. Following that listing is Luther's sister, Sophia S. [Shepard] Cushing, 57, a widow.2 Myrtle Sophia Shepard appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Luther David Shepard and Margaret Jane Shepard in 1323 Seventh St, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, which lists Luther D. Shepard, 66, born November 1833 [sic, apparently 1832?] in New York, father born in Connecticut, mother born in New York [sic, apparently Massachusetts]; his wife Margaret J., 56, born June 1843 in Illinois, both parents born in New York, married 42 years [since about 1858], 8 children, 7 still living (Herbert Shepard had died in 1892); their children (all born in Iowa) Edson C., 35, born July 1864; Myrtle S., 27, born March 1873; William L., 24, born November 1875; Sarah [Sada] B., 21, born February 1879; and Mary [sic, Mae] B., 21, born February 1879; their daughter-in-law Addie A. Shepard (an invalid, widow of Herbert Shepard), 39, born September 1860; their granddaughter, Ethel M. Shepard, 19, born March 1881 in South Dakota [actually Dakota Territory], and five male boarders. They lived on Seventh Street, on what may have been a farm.
Household Members in 1900 Census
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder.3 Myrtle Sophia Shepard was a ??? woman in 1900.4 She lived between 1914 and 1920 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. She lived in 1919 in 607 South Maple, Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota.5 She was a bookkeeper in a hardware store in 1919.5 She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Margaret Jane Shepard in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota.6 Myrtle Sophia Shepard was a bookkeeper in a dry goods store in 1920. Andrew E. Lee had been a widower for about two years when he married Myrtle Sohpia Shepard in Watertown, South Dakota, on 1 June 1920. They were married for almost 14 years before Governor Lee died.
She lived between 1920 and 1948 in 224 Court Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
Myrtle Sophia Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1930 in 224 Court Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, which list A.E. Lee, 83, born in Norway, both of his parents also born in Norway, first married at age 24 (in about 1872, apparently to Annie Chappell), came to USA in 1851; his wife Anna [sic, actually Myrtle], 54, born in South Dakota [sic, actually Iowa], her father born in New York and her mother born in Illinois; first married at age 44 (in about 1920); and a live-in maid. Their house was valued at $15,000.7
Her husband, Andrew, died on 19 March 1934 in at his home at 224 Court Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, at age 87, leaving her a widow. The cause of death was listed as "softening of the brain due to arteriosclerosis.".8
The Political Graveyard: Lee, Mrs. Andrew E. of Vermillion, Clay County, S.Dak. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 1940. Female. Still living as of 1940.
The Monday, 3 January 1949, edition of the Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County, South Dakota] Daily Argus-Leader carried the following obituary for Myrtle Sophia Shepard Lee:
Rites Conducted
for Mrs. Lee, 75,
Governor's Widow
Vermillion, S.D., Jan. 3 [1949] -- Funeral services were held here today [3 January 1949] for Mrs. Andrew E. Lee, widow of South Dakota's third governor, who died Friday [31 December 1948], at the age of 75 after being in failing health for several years.
Services were held in the Congregational church, with the Rev. W.C. Deer, of Pierre [South Dakota], and the Rev. H.W. Parsons, Vermillion, officiating. Burial was in the Bluff View Cemetery [Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota].
Following her husband's death in 1934, Mrs. Lee carried on his extensive cattle feeding operations in northern Clay county and on a ranch in Nebraska. She operated in partnership with Sigfrid Erickson.
In recent years she had been an omnivorous reader, and was interested in business and politics. She was an active member of many organizations.
Born in Fayette county, Iowa, Myrtle Shepard came to South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory] with her parents as a girl [in 1878] and resided near Madison. She attended the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. She was married to Andrew Lee June 1, 1920.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jess Price, Atkinson, Nebraska, and Miss Sada Shepard, Sioux Falls.
*****
NOTE: Apparenlty the issue of the Vermillion Plaintalk that carried her obituary is not on the relevant microfilm.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 16, page 14:
Mrs. Myrtle Shepard Lee.
DAR ID Number: 155046
Born in Auburn, Iowa.
Wife of Andrew Lee.
Descendant of Capt. John Shepard, as follows:
1. Luther David Shepard (1832-1918) m. 1858 Margaret Jane [Dykins] Shepard (b. 1843).
See No. 155045.
Household Members in 1900 Census
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder.3 Myrtle Sophia Shepard was a ??? woman in 1900.4 She lived between 1914 and 1920 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. She lived in 1919 in 607 South Maple, Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota.5 She was a bookkeeper in a hardware store in 1919.5 She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Margaret Jane Shepard in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota.6 Myrtle Sophia Shepard was a bookkeeper in a dry goods store in 1920. Andrew E. Lee had been a widower for about two years when he married Myrtle Sohpia Shepard in Watertown, South Dakota, on 1 June 1920. They were married for almost 14 years before Governor Lee died.
She lived between 1920 and 1948 in 224 Court Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
Myrtle Sophia Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1930 in 224 Court Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, which list A.E. Lee, 83, born in Norway, both of his parents also born in Norway, first married at age 24 (in about 1872, apparently to Annie Chappell), came to USA in 1851; his wife Anna [sic, actually Myrtle], 54, born in South Dakota [sic, actually Iowa], her father born in New York and her mother born in Illinois; first married at age 44 (in about 1920); and a live-in maid. Their house was valued at $15,000.7
Her husband, Andrew, died on 19 March 1934 in at his home at 224 Court Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, at age 87, leaving her a widow. The cause of death was listed as "softening of the brain due to arteriosclerosis.".8
The Political Graveyard: Lee, Mrs. Andrew E. of Vermillion, Clay County, S.Dak. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 1940. Female. Still living as of 1940.
The Monday, 3 January 1949, edition of the Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County, South Dakota] Daily Argus-Leader carried the following obituary for Myrtle Sophia Shepard Lee:
Rites Conducted
for Mrs. Lee, 75,
Governor's Widow
Vermillion, S.D., Jan. 3 [1949] -- Funeral services were held here today [3 January 1949] for Mrs. Andrew E. Lee, widow of South Dakota's third governor, who died Friday [31 December 1948], at the age of 75 after being in failing health for several years.
Services were held in the Congregational church, with the Rev. W.C. Deer, of Pierre [South Dakota], and the Rev. H.W. Parsons, Vermillion, officiating. Burial was in the Bluff View Cemetery [Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota].
Following her husband's death in 1934, Mrs. Lee carried on his extensive cattle feeding operations in northern Clay county and on a ranch in Nebraska. She operated in partnership with Sigfrid Erickson.
In recent years she had been an omnivorous reader, and was interested in business and politics. She was an active member of many organizations.
Born in Fayette county, Iowa, Myrtle Shepard came to South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory] with her parents as a girl [in 1878] and resided near Madison. She attended the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. She was married to Andrew Lee June 1, 1920.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jess Price, Atkinson, Nebraska, and Miss Sada Shepard, Sioux Falls.
*****
NOTE: Apparenlty the issue of the Vermillion Plaintalk that carried her obituary is not on the relevant microfilm.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 16, page 14:
Mrs. Myrtle Shepard Lee.
DAR ID Number: 155046
Born in Auburn, Iowa.
Wife of Andrew Lee.
Descendant of Capt. John Shepard, as follows:
1. Luther David Shepard (1832-1918) m. 1858 Margaret Jane [Dykins] Shepard (b. 1843).
See No. 155045.
| Last Edited | 18 October 2024 |
Citations
- [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: L. D. Shepard
Age: 47
Birth Date: Abt 1833
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Dwelling Number: 51
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mararet Shepard
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Works On Farm
Household Members Age Relationship
L. D. Shepard 47 Self (Head)
Mararet Shepard 37 Wife
Eleanor Shepard 18 Daughter
Edson Shepard 16 Son
Jessie Shepard 10 Daughter
Mirtle Shepard 7 Daughter
William Shepard 4 Son
Sarah Shepard 1 Daughter
Mary Shepard 1 Daughter. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Luther D. Shepard
Age: 45
Birth Date: Abt 1835
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Lake, Dakota Territory, USA
Dwelling Number: 46
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret J. Shepard
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Luther D. Shepard 45 Self (Head)
Margaret J. Shepard 38 Wife
Ellenor Shepard 18 Daughter
Edson Shepard 15 Son
Jessie Shepard 9 Daughter
Myrtle Shepard 6 Daughter
Willie Shepard 5 Son
Sarah B. Shepard 1 Daughter
Mary B. Shepard 1 Daughter. - [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Addie A Shepard [sic, Addia Shepard]
Age: 39
Birth Date: Sep 1860
Birthplace: Iowa, USA
Home in 1900: Madison, Lake, South Dakota
Ward of City: 1
Street: Seventh Street
House Number: 1323
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 62
Family Number: 70
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in Law (Daughter-in-law)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Vermont, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont, USA
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Occupation: School
Months Not Employed: 12
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law (Daughter-in-law)
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder. - [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Luther D. Shepard household, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota.
- [S1173] Watertown City & Coddington County Directory, 1919-1920 (Watertown, SD: Watertown Printing & Binding Co., 1919), Shepard, Myrtle S. bookkeeper, T.G. Lamm, b. 607 S. Maple. Hereinafter cited as Watertown City & Coddington County Directory, 1919-1920.
- [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
- [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Andrew E. Lee household, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
- [S195] Andrew E. Lee, Death Certificate, No. 154371, Clerk of Courts, Clay County Courthouse, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, 57069. Hereinafter cited as Andrew E. Lee Death Certificate.
Annie M. Chappell
F, #86, b. 30 April 1851, d. 17 May 1918
Parents
| Father | Henry Northrup Chappell (b. 1822, d. 1900) |
| Mother | Martha Ann Nichols (b. 1826, d. 1906) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: Andrew Ericson Lee (b. 18 March 1847, d. 19 March 1934)
| Daughter | Jennie Bell Lee (b. 24 August 1873, d. 9 April 1874) |
| Daughter | Jessamine Lee (b. May 1875) |
Biography
Annie was born on 30 April 1851 in Richmond, Rhode Island.1,2,3 She married Andrew Ericson Lee on December 1872.4 Annie died on 17 May 1918, in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, at age 67. She was buried on 19 May 1918 in Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.1
Annie M. Chappell lived between 1871 and 1918 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1880 in Vermillion, Clay County, Dakota Territory, which lists Andrew E. Lee, 33, born in Norway, both of his parents also born in Norway; his wife Annie M., 28, born in Rhode Island, both of her parents also born in Rhode Island; and their daughter, Jessie [Jessamine], 5, born in Dakota Territory.5
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1900 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, which lists Andrew E. Lee, 53, born March 1847 in Norway; his wife Anna [sic, actually Annie], 49, born April 1851 in Rhode Island; their daughter Jessamine Lee, 25, born May 1875 in South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory]; and a servant Rena Gunderson, 20, born July 1879 in Norway. Andrew and Annie had been married for 29 years, and Annie had given birth to two children, one of whom (Jessamine) was living.6 She was a member of the DAR; her Ancestor Number is 50127.
MRS. ANNIE CHAPPELL LEE.
Born in Richmond, R. I.
Wife of Andrew E. Lee.
Descendant of Frederick Chappell.
Daughter of Henry Northrup Chappell and Martha Ann Nichols, his wife.
Granddaughter of Richard Chappell and Mary Northrup, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Frederick Chappell and Holley, his wife.
Frederick Chappell (1761-1837) served in Capt. Stephen Babcock's company, detached from Col. Dyer's Rhode Island regiment, 1778. He was born in S. Kingston, R. I. Her Revolutionary War ancestor was.
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1910 in 58 Prospect Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, which lists Andrew E. Lee, 63, born in Norway; his wife Annie M. Lee, 58, born in Rhode Island; their daughter Jessamine Lee Fox, 34, born in South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory], who was divorced; and Alice E. Nims. 24, a servant. Andrew and Annie had been married for 39 years, and Annie had given birth to two children, one of whom (Jessamine) was living.7
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1915 in South Dakota.8
The Thursday, 23 May 1918, edition of the Vermillion [Clay County, South Dakota] Plaintalk carried the following obituary for Annie Chappell Lee:
Reaches End of Life's Span
Mrs. Andrew E. Lee Passes Away at
Her Court Street Home on Friday
Afternoon Last
After an illness extending over a period of years, Mrs. Andrew E. Lee entered into her final rest on Friday afternoon of last week [17 May 1918] at her home on [224] Court Street. While her friends and acquaintances were in a measure prepared for the news of her passing, yet none of them were aware that the end was so near. They were cognizant of the fact that her malady was one with which medical science could not cope successfully, and that the final summons was but a matter of time. For more than six years, Mrs. Lee had been afflicted with this malady which was slowly but surely sapping her vitality, and while she was a constant sufferer, she bore her sufferings with a wonderful patience, cheerfulness and fortitude, unwilling to let her friends and those next to her know her true condition. The best of medical skill had been consulted in her behalf and trained attendants were constantly at her side caring for her wants during the past few months. At an early hour on Friday morning, the attending nurse administered the usual medicine portion, and soon afterwards Mrs. Lee fell to sleep. From that sleep she never awakened, and the final summons came about 1:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon.
The passing of Mrs. Lee removes from our midst one who for nearly fifty years has been a part of the social life of Vermillion. She came to Vermillion as a young lady of 20 years of age [in about 1871], and since that time this city has always been her home. Up to the time that her health began to fail, she always took a prominent part in the social life of the city. Her home had been the scene of countless happy gatherings, and her guests were always pleased to be numbered among those who were permitted to enjoy her hospitality and cordial goodwill. For many years she had been a prominent member of the Baptist congregation and always took a deep interest in the several departments of church work, and it is with sincere sorrow that her co-workers in the church, together with her host of friends and acquaintances, bow their heads to the will of an all-wise Providence who has called her to her final home.
Martha Anna [sic] Chappell was born in the state of Rhode Island on April 30, 1851. When she was three years of age, her parents moved to Racine County, Wisconsin, and here she grew to young womanhood. Although she did not come west when her parents removed to Vermillion, she joined them here in 1871. In December 1872, she was united in marriage to Andrew E. Lee, and ever since then this city has been their home. To this union were born two daughters, one [Jennie Bell Lee] dying in infancy. The other, Mrs. Jessamine Lee Fox, together with the husband and father [Andrew E. Lee], survive the passing of the beloved wife and mother.
Funeral services were held at her late home on Court Street on Sunday afternoon [19 May 1918], and were conducted by Rev. J.H. Gagnier, pastor of the First Baptist Church. There was a large gathering of friends and neighbors at the home to pay a last tribute of respect to one who had lived among them for so long and who they knew so favorably. The burial was in Bluff View Cemetery.
Besides the surviving husband [Andrew E. Lee] and daughter [Jessamine Lee Fox], Mrs. Lee leaves to mourn her lose one sister, Mrs. Andrew Pickett of this city [Vermillion, SD]. And to those relatives who are mourning the loss of one who was so near and dear to them, the hearts of the community go out in sympathy in their hour of bereavement.
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1880 in Vermillion, Clay County, Dakota Territory, which lists Andrew E. Lee, 33, born in Norway, both of his parents also born in Norway; his wife Annie M., 28, born in Rhode Island, both of her parents also born in Rhode Island; and their daughter, Jessie [Jessamine], 5, born in Dakota Territory.5
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1900 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, which lists Andrew E. Lee, 53, born March 1847 in Norway; his wife Anna [sic, actually Annie], 49, born April 1851 in Rhode Island; their daughter Jessamine Lee, 25, born May 1875 in South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory]; and a servant Rena Gunderson, 20, born July 1879 in Norway. Andrew and Annie had been married for 29 years, and Annie had given birth to two children, one of whom (Jessamine) was living.6 She was a member of the DAR; her Ancestor Number is 50127.
MRS. ANNIE CHAPPELL LEE.
Born in Richmond, R. I.
Wife of Andrew E. Lee.
Descendant of Frederick Chappell.
Daughter of Henry Northrup Chappell and Martha Ann Nichols, his wife.
Granddaughter of Richard Chappell and Mary Northrup, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Frederick Chappell and Holley, his wife.
Frederick Chappell (1761-1837) served in Capt. Stephen Babcock's company, detached from Col. Dyer's Rhode Island regiment, 1778. He was born in S. Kingston, R. I. Her Revolutionary War ancestor was.
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1910 in 58 Prospect Street, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, which lists Andrew E. Lee, 63, born in Norway; his wife Annie M. Lee, 58, born in Rhode Island; their daughter Jessamine Lee Fox, 34, born in South Dakota [actually, Dakota Territory], who was divorced; and Alice E. Nims. 24, a servant. Andrew and Annie had been married for 39 years, and Annie had given birth to two children, one of whom (Jessamine) was living.7
Annie M. Lee and Andrew Ericson Lee appeared on the census of 1915 in South Dakota.8
The Thursday, 23 May 1918, edition of the Vermillion [Clay County, South Dakota] Plaintalk carried the following obituary for Annie Chappell Lee:
Reaches End of Life's Span
Mrs. Andrew E. Lee Passes Away at
Her Court Street Home on Friday
Afternoon Last
After an illness extending over a period of years, Mrs. Andrew E. Lee entered into her final rest on Friday afternoon of last week [17 May 1918] at her home on [224] Court Street. While her friends and acquaintances were in a measure prepared for the news of her passing, yet none of them were aware that the end was so near. They were cognizant of the fact that her malady was one with which medical science could not cope successfully, and that the final summons was but a matter of time. For more than six years, Mrs. Lee had been afflicted with this malady which was slowly but surely sapping her vitality, and while she was a constant sufferer, she bore her sufferings with a wonderful patience, cheerfulness and fortitude, unwilling to let her friends and those next to her know her true condition. The best of medical skill had been consulted in her behalf and trained attendants were constantly at her side caring for her wants during the past few months. At an early hour on Friday morning, the attending nurse administered the usual medicine portion, and soon afterwards Mrs. Lee fell to sleep. From that sleep she never awakened, and the final summons came about 1:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon.
The passing of Mrs. Lee removes from our midst one who for nearly fifty years has been a part of the social life of Vermillion. She came to Vermillion as a young lady of 20 years of age [in about 1871], and since that time this city has always been her home. Up to the time that her health began to fail, she always took a prominent part in the social life of the city. Her home had been the scene of countless happy gatherings, and her guests were always pleased to be numbered among those who were permitted to enjoy her hospitality and cordial goodwill. For many years she had been a prominent member of the Baptist congregation and always took a deep interest in the several departments of church work, and it is with sincere sorrow that her co-workers in the church, together with her host of friends and acquaintances, bow their heads to the will of an all-wise Providence who has called her to her final home.
Martha Anna [sic] Chappell was born in the state of Rhode Island on April 30, 1851. When she was three years of age, her parents moved to Racine County, Wisconsin, and here she grew to young womanhood. Although she did not come west when her parents removed to Vermillion, she joined them here in 1871. In December 1872, she was united in marriage to Andrew E. Lee, and ever since then this city has been their home. To this union were born two daughters, one [Jennie Bell Lee] dying in infancy. The other, Mrs. Jessamine Lee Fox, together with the husband and father [Andrew E. Lee], survive the passing of the beloved wife and mother.
Funeral services were held at her late home on Court Street on Sunday afternoon [19 May 1918], and were conducted by Rev. J.H. Gagnier, pastor of the First Baptist Church. There was a large gathering of friends and neighbors at the home to pay a last tribute of respect to one who had lived among them for so long and who they knew so favorably. The burial was in Bluff View Cemetery.
Besides the surviving husband [Andrew E. Lee] and daughter [Jessamine Lee Fox], Mrs. Lee leaves to mourn her lose one sister, Mrs. Andrew Pickett of this city [Vermillion, SD]. And to those relatives who are mourning the loss of one who was so near and dear to them, the hearts of the community go out in sympathy in their hour of bereavement.
| Last Edited | 14 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S192] Obituary of Mrs. Andew E. Lee, Vermillion [Clay County, South Dakota] Plain Talk, unknown location, 23 May 1918, Page 1. Hereinafter cited as Vermillion [Clay County, South Dakota] Plaintalk.
- [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Clay County, Vermillion (Andrew E. Lee household.)
- [S881] DAR Lineage - Annie Chappell Lee (DAR Lineage Books, Volume 51, page 60 [1904]), Annie Chappell Lee - DAR No. 50127. Hereinafter cited as DAR Lineage - Annie Chappell Lee.
- [S192] Vermillion [Clay County, South Dakota] Plaintalk, 23 May 1918, Page 1, Obituary of Mrs. Andrew E. Lee.
- [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Andrew E. Lee household, Vermillion, Clay County, Dakota Territory.
- [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Andrew E. Lee household, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
- [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Andrew E. Lee household, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
- [S1627] 1915 South Dakota State Census, online www.ancestry.com, South Dakota State Census, 1915
Name Andrew E Lee
Sex Male
Age 68 years
Birth Date 1847
Birth Year (Estimated) 1847
Birthplace Norway
Marital Status Married
Race W
Religion Presbyterian
Years in State 46
Naturalized Yes
Father's Birthplace Norway
Mother's Birthplace Norway
Marriage Date 1873
Event Date 1915
Event Place South Dakota, United States
Sheet Number 482
Cite This Record: "South Dakota State Census, 1915", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMH6-BPK : Tue Oct 03 16:25:10 UTC 2023), Entry for Andrew E Lee and , 1915. Hereinafter cited as 1915 South Dakota State Census.
William Fred Lenker
M, #87, b. 22 March 1923, d. 20 March 1990
Parents
| Father | Carle Lenker (b. 9 June 1894, d. May 1970) |
| Mother | Madeline (Etta?) Flint (b. 1900, d. 1994) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: Mary Ann Boyce (b. 18 October 1926, d. 16 June 2011)
| Daughter | Linda Ann Lenker |
| Daughter | Laura Jean Lenker+ |
| Son | Timothy Boyce Lenker |
| Son | Arthur Carle Lenker |
| Son | William Scott Lenker |
Biography
William was born on 22 March 1923 in Colome, Tripp County, South Dakota. He married Mary Ann Boyce on 27 June 1952.1 William died on 20 March 1990, in Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at age 66. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
The Wednesday, 21 March 1990, edition of the Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Argus Leader carried the following obituary:
SIOUX FALLS BUSINESSMAN WILLIAM LENKER DIES AT 66
William F. Lenker, 66, of 1408 South Kiwanis Avenue [Sioux Falls, SD], died Tuesday [20 March 1990] at Sioux Valley Hospital.
William F. Lenker was born March 22, 1923, in Colome [SD], where he grew and received his education. He was graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1949 with a degree in business administration. In college, he served as president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
He served as a pilot in 305 Bomb Group, 8th Air Corps, flying B17s in World War II. He married Mary Ann Boyce June 27, 1952. They lived in Sioux Falls where he was president of Lenker [Insurance] Agency.
He was past commander of Sioux Falls Post 15 of the American Legion and was past county, district, department vice and state commander. He was chairman of the Select Committee on Special Problems of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program. He was a member of the National Commander's Veterans' Planning and Coordinating Committee and served 22 years as chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission of the National American Legion and was recently named Chairman Emeritus.
He was past senior warder of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church; past chairman of Minnehaha County Republican Party and served as national committeeman for the State of South Dakota for 12 years; and was past president of the Sioux Falls Humane Society.
He also served 10 years on the Governor's Veteran Commission and was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for 10 years. He was treasurer of the South Dakota Battleship Commission and served on many other boards.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Timothy, Minneapolis; Arthur, Denver, and William, Sioux Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Linda) Orr, Sheraton, Wyoming. and Mrs. G. Todd (Laura) Tyler, Lake City, Florida; eight grandchildren; his mother, Madeline Lenker, San Gabriel, California; and two sisters: Mrs. Robert (Winifred) Randall, San Gabriel, California, and Vivian Ann Chamberlain, Long Beach, California.
Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday in Calvary Cathedral. Public burial with full military rites will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Legion building fund and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
| Last Edited | 24 November 2021 |
Citations
- [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Mary Ann (Boyce) Lenker, Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Daniel Orr
M, #89, d. before 2011
| Pedigree Link |
Biography
| Last Edited | 17 January 2013 |
Citations
- [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Mary Ann (Boyce) Lenker, Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Daniel McDuffee
M, #96, b. 26 May 1817, d. 25 June 1893
Parents
| Father | Charles McDuffee, Sr. (b. 2 April 1779, d. 1 December 1869) |
| Mother | Jane Toppen Linn (b. 12 September 1782, d. 29 April 1836) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: Laura Ann Renslow (b. 1 August 1816, d. 1890)
| Son | George Julius McDuffee+ (b. 12 September 1848, d. 18 January 1916) |
| Daughter | Georgiana Alice (Jennie) McDuffee (b. 14 September 1849, d. 13 April 1934) |
| Daughter | Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee+ (b. 13 May 1852, d. 19 February 1933) |
| Daughter | Jane A. McDuffee+ (b. September 1853, d. 13 April 1934) |
| Daughter | Medora McDuffee+ (b. 1855, d. between 1880 and 1993) |
| Son | Harold (Harris) Delos McDuffee (b. 14 October 1858, d. 5 July 1927) |
| Daughter | Adelaide (Addie) A. McDuffee+ (b. 11 July 1859, d. 26 July 1901) |
Biography
Daniel was born on 26 May 1817 in Cabot, Washington County, Vermont.1,2,3,4
Daniel McDuffee married Laura Ann Renslow, daughter of Kelley Caleb Ranslow and Charlotte Wilder, circa 1847. Laura had apparently earlier been married to a Mr. Taylor who had evidently died and by whom she may have had several (four?) children. Note:The Vermont General Services Center apparently does not have any record of their marriage in Vermont, although I did not request a search under the name Laura Taylor for the bride. If Daniel had already obtained land in Wisconsin, perhaps they were married in Wisconsin. An unsourced report suggested that they were married in 1841. If so, that would probably have been in Wisconsin.
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee were divorced before 1877. Except for this divorce and the 1870 census, we know nothing further about Laura Ann Renslow.
Daniel McDuffee married Maria Hadley, daughter of Alanson Potter and Selphina Evarts, on 11 August 1877 in Chickasaw County, Iowa. The Chickasaw County, Iowa, Marriage Record, dated 11 August 1877, gives his name as Daniel McDuffee, her name as Maria Headley [sic] and was apparently issued "on the testimony of [his daughter] Addie McDuffee". Daniel's first name is incorrectly given as "David" in the Certificate of Marriage.5,6
Daniel McDuffee and Maria McDuffee were divorced on 28 September 1885 in Fayette County, Iowa. In 1885, in the divorce action brought in Fayette County, Iowa, by his third wife Maria Hadley McDuffee, she accused him of several acts of what we would today probably call spousal abuse (e.g., Daniel "threatened to beat, bruise and wound [Maria] and to scald her with hot coffee"), as well as adultery with Jennie Darling Heath, the woman who would later become his fourth wife. Also, one neighbor testified that Daniel "intimated that [Maria] had had connexion with a negrow [sic] who had lived in the family." The divorce was granted on 25 September 1885. From The Argo (West Union, Iowa), Wednesday , October 7, 1885, page 3: Maria McDuffee vs Danl McDuffee, divorce as prayed, plff to receive 570 alimony Int 8, plff to pay costs.5
Daniel McDuffee married Jennie S. Darling, daughter of John L. Darling and Sophronia Rolfe, on 4 December 1885 in Fayette County, Iowa. The Register of Marriages gives his age as 69, his occupation as a farmer, born in Vermont, his father's name as Charles McDuffee and his mother's name as Jane Linn and states that it is his fourth marriage. (We do not know anything about Daniel's "other wife" or when he married her.) The Register of Marriages gives her name as Jennie S. Heath, ne Darling, her age as 55, born in New York, her father's name as John Darling, her mother's surname as Ralph and states that it is her second marriage.7,8,9
Daniel McDuffee died on 25 June 1893 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 76. From the 14 July 1893 edition of the West Union Gazette (West Union, Fayette County, Iowa), page 7:
Dead
Daniel McDntfee [sic, McDuffee] passed calmly and peacefully away, at his home in Auburn, Sunday, June 25th [1893], at G oO [sic] o'clock pm. He died as he had lived from his youth to old age, with no fear of an angry God or endless hell. He is he father of seven children, six of whom are still living, one [apparently Medora McDuffee Stone] having preceded him to the unknown beyond. He was born in Cabot, Caledonia [sic, Washington] County, Vermont, May 26, 1817. His age was 76 years and 29 days.
Note: I found this obit by going to the online archives of the West Union Gazette and searching for "Daniel" on July 14, 1893, because McDuffy was so badly misspelled in the newspaper that searches did not find it.10
Daniel McDuffee married Laura Ann Renslow, daughter of Kelley Caleb Ranslow and Charlotte Wilder, circa 1847. Laura had apparently earlier been married to a Mr. Taylor who had evidently died and by whom she may have had several (four?) children. Note:The Vermont General Services Center apparently does not have any record of their marriage in Vermont, although I did not request a search under the name Laura Taylor for the bride. If Daniel had already obtained land in Wisconsin, perhaps they were married in Wisconsin. An unsourced report suggested that they were married in 1841. If so, that would probably have been in Wisconsin.
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee were divorced before 1877. Except for this divorce and the 1870 census, we know nothing further about Laura Ann Renslow.
Daniel McDuffee married Maria Hadley, daughter of Alanson Potter and Selphina Evarts, on 11 August 1877 in Chickasaw County, Iowa. The Chickasaw County, Iowa, Marriage Record, dated 11 August 1877, gives his name as Daniel McDuffee, her name as Maria Headley [sic] and was apparently issued "on the testimony of [his daughter] Addie McDuffee". Daniel's first name is incorrectly given as "David" in the Certificate of Marriage.5,6
Daniel McDuffee and Maria McDuffee were divorced on 28 September 1885 in Fayette County, Iowa. In 1885, in the divorce action brought in Fayette County, Iowa, by his third wife Maria Hadley McDuffee, she accused him of several acts of what we would today probably call spousal abuse (e.g., Daniel "threatened to beat, bruise and wound [Maria] and to scald her with hot coffee"), as well as adultery with Jennie Darling Heath, the woman who would later become his fourth wife. Also, one neighbor testified that Daniel "intimated that [Maria] had had connexion with a negrow [sic] who had lived in the family." The divorce was granted on 25 September 1885. From The Argo (West Union, Iowa), Wednesday , October 7, 1885, page 3: Maria McDuffee vs Danl McDuffee, divorce as prayed, plff to receive 570 alimony Int 8, plff to pay costs.5
Daniel McDuffee married Jennie S. Darling, daughter of John L. Darling and Sophronia Rolfe, on 4 December 1885 in Fayette County, Iowa. The Register of Marriages gives his age as 69, his occupation as a farmer, born in Vermont, his father's name as Charles McDuffee and his mother's name as Jane Linn and states that it is his fourth marriage. (We do not know anything about Daniel's "other wife" or when he married her.) The Register of Marriages gives her name as Jennie S. Heath, ne Darling, her age as 55, born in New York, her father's name as John Darling, her mother's surname as Ralph and states that it is her second marriage.7,8,9
Daniel McDuffee died on 25 June 1893 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 76. From the 14 July 1893 edition of the West Union Gazette (West Union, Fayette County, Iowa), page 7:
Dead
Daniel McDntfee [sic, McDuffee] passed calmly and peacefully away, at his home in Auburn, Sunday, June 25th [1893], at G oO [sic] o'clock pm. He died as he had lived from his youth to old age, with no fear of an angry God or endless hell. He is he father of seven children, six of whom are still living, one [apparently Medora McDuffee Stone] having preceded him to the unknown beyond. He was born in Cabot, Caledonia [sic, Washington] County, Vermont, May 26, 1817. His age was 76 years and 29 days.
Note: I found this obit by going to the online archives of the West Union Gazette and searching for "Daniel" on July 14, 1893, because McDuffy was so badly misspelled in the newspaper that searches did not find it.10
By Certificate No. 13,840, dated 1 July 1846, Daniel McDuffee obtained 40 acres of government land (legally described as the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 18 East) in Walworth County, Wisconsin Territory. Daniel's brother Nathaniel and his wife Olive (Bunnell) first settled in East Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the late 1830s.11
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann Renslow moved from Walworth County, Wisconsin, to Fayette County Iowa, circa 1849 because their first child (George Julius) was born in Walworth County, Wisconsin, on 12 September 1848 and their next child (Georgiana Alice) was born in Fayette County, Iowa, on 14 September 1849.
Daniel McDuffee was appointed Postmaster on 28 May 1850 in Douglass (now Auburn), Fayette County, Iowa.12
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee appeared on the census of 1850 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which show a McDuffy [sic; should be McDuffee] family consisting of a husband Daniel, 33, wife Laura A., 33, and children George J., 2 and Georgiana A., 5 months. Daniel's occupation is listed as a farmer owning $400 of real property, apparently the N 1/2 NW 1/4, Section 34, Township 95N, Range 9W, consisting of about 80 acres.
Household in 1850 Census:
Daniel McDuffee, 33
Laura A McDuffy, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa.13
Daniel McDuffee was a farmer in 1850.14
By Certificate No. 61,008, dated 1 July 1851, Daniel McDuffee obtained 160 acres of government land (legally described as the South one-half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, and the South one-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 94 North, Range 9 West ) in Fayette County, Iowa.15
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee appeared on the Iowa State census of 1854 in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists the Daniel McDuffee household containing 2 males [probably Daniel and his son George] and 3 females [probably his wife Laura and their daughters Georgia Alice and either Marcella or Jane] and one voter and one member of the militia [Daniel].16
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee appeared on the Iowa State census of 1856 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.17 He was a farmer in 1856.18
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.19
Daniel McDuffee was a farmer in 1860.
Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, whick show the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 53 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 54 (also born in Vermont), and children (all born in Iowa) Jane, 18, Medora, 15, Harris, 11, and Adalaide, 9. [Query: What happened to Marcellia who would have been 18 in 1870?] Daniel McDuff is listed as a farmer, owning $1,200 of real property and $325 of personal property. Both of his parents are shown as foreign born, and one of Laura's parents is indicated as foreign born.
Household Members in 1870 Census:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9.20
Daniel McDuffee was a farmer in 1870.21,22
On 27 Sep 1877, Daniel McDufee & Mariah his wife of Fayette Co, IA, for $1,100 paid to Richard D. Woolsey of same place purchased the N ½ of NW ¼ of Sect 34 Twp 95 N Range 9 W of 5th – 80 acres. Wit: F. F. Curtis Pro: 27 Sep 1877 Daniel McDuffee , Mariah McDuffe examined.[Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA, FHL 1018393. 46:35]. A butcher. The 1878 History of Fayette County lists Daniel M. McDuffe [sic] of Auburn as a butcher.
Daniel McDuffee and Maria McDuffee appeared on the census of 1880 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists Dan McDuffee, 63, born in Vermont, both parents born in Massachusetts; his wife Maria [nee, Porter], 60, born in New York, both parents also born in New York; and a married couple, George and America Bailey, servants. The McDuffees apparently lived near George and Mary Ann (Dykins) Belknap.
Household Members in 1880 Census:
Name Age
Dan Mc Duffee 63
Maria Mc Duffee 60.23
In 1885, Daniel McDuffee owed the following land in Township 95,
Fayette County, Iowa: N1/2, NW1/4, Section 34, (80 acres), SW1/4, NE1/4, SW1/4, Section 27 (10 acres), N1/2, SE1/4, SW1/4, Section 27 (10 acres), and SW1/4, SE1/4, SW 1/4. Section 27, totalling 120 acres.
From the West Union [Iowa] Gazette, Friday , September 20, 1889, page 1: Daniel McDuffie who has been a long sufferer from Eczema hails the cool weather with delight.
From the West Union [Iowa] Gazette, Friday , December 12, 1890, page 8: Wickham vs McDuffee, of Auburn twp, was called before Squire Colby. McDuffee waived an examination anid gave bond for appearance at the District Court. He was charged with an assaul with intent to commit murder (he fired his revolver at two women in a dispute over some firewood), but the grand jury did not return an indictment.
From The Argo (West Union, Iowa), Wednesday, May 24, 1893, page 5: Daniel McDuffy, Esq , one of Auburn's aged citizens, is reported quite sick. Note: He was to die on 25 June 1893.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.24
| Last Edited | 10 July 2025 |
Citations
- [S744] Birth Certificate, Book I, Town of Cabot, Vermont.
- [S1181] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
Name: Daniel McDuffie
Birth Date: 26 May 1817
Birth Place: Cabot, Vermont
Father Name: Chas McDuffie
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. Hereinafter cited as Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908. - [S1343] Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940
Groom: Daniel Mc Duzzel [sic, McDuffee]
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Douglass, Iowa
Age: 69
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Father: Charles McDuffee
Mother: Jane Linn
Fourth Marriage
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Bride: Jennie S Health [sic, Heath]
nee: Darling
Residence: Fayette County [IA]
Age: 55
Birth year: abt 1830
Birth Place: New York
Father: Ralph [Darling]
Second Marriage
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Marriage Date: 4 Dec 1885
Marriage Place: Fayette, Iowa, USA. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940. - [S1192] Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954 (FamilySearch), online www.familysearch.org, Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954
Name Daniel McDuffee
Sex Male
Father's Name Chas McDuffee
Father's Sex Male
Event Type Birth
Event Date 26 May 1817
Event Place Vermont, United States
Microfilm Number 0027626
Indexing Batch I11306-4
Cite This Record: "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFKH-7JG : Thu Jan 09 21:05:27 UTC 2025), Entry for Daniel McDuffee and Chas McDuffee, 26 May 1817. Hereinafter cited as Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954. - [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Maria Potter Hadley
Birth: Apr. 17, 1820
Death: Dec. 9, 1897
Other MARRIAGE to Daniel McDuffee
11 August 1877
Chickasaw County, Iowa
Divorce from Daniel McDuffee
28 September 1885 • Fayette co., Iowa
Family links:
Spouses:
John Hadley (1816 1873)
Daniel McDuffee (1817 1893)
Children:
Phillip Eugene Hadley (1844 1919)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, Iowa
Created by: cb fuji
Record added: Apr 21, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 51430284. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave. - [S1283] Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996
Name: Maria Hadley
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1877
Marriage Place: Chickasaw, Chickasaw Co., Iowa
Spouse: David [sic, Daniel] Mcduffee
FHL Film Number: 1027437
Reference ID: 2:3M0RHH8. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996. - [S1477] Fayette County, Iowa, Register of Marriages: Fayette County, Iowa, Register of Marriages, Volume 1, page 92, No. 1358; Marriage Licenses, Volume 3 (1883-92), page 135, No. 1358; Marriage Certificates, Volume 3, page 110., Illinois Marriage Records, 1851-1900, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Fayette County, Iowa, Register of Marriages.
- [S1260] Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934, online https://familysearch.org, Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934
Name: Daniel Mcduffee
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 04 Dec 1885
Event Place: Fayette, Iowa, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Marital Status:
Race (Original):
Birth Year (Estimated): 1816
Father's Name: Charles Mcduffee
Mother's Name: Jane Linn
Spouse's Name: Jennie S Darling Heath
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 55
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1830
Spouse's Father's Name: John Darling
Spouse's Mother's Name: Ralph [sic, Rolfe]
Reference ID: Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934
GS Film Number: 001018351
Digital Folder Number: 004265520
Image Number: 00585. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934. - [S1343] Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940
Groom: Daniel Mc Duzzel [sic, McDuffee]
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Douglass, Iowa
Age: 69
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Father: Charles McDuffee
Mother: Jane Linn
Fourth Marriage
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Bride: Jennie S Health [sic, Heath]
nee: Darling
Residence: Fayette County [IA]
Age: 55
Birth year: abt 1830
Birth Place: New York
Father: Ralph [sic, Rolfe]
Second Marriage
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Marriage Date: 4 Dec 1885
Marriage Place: Fayette, Iowa, USA. - [S1678] United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com™, online www.myheritage.com, United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Daniel McDuffee
Gender: Male
Birth: Circa 1817, Cabot, Caledonia [sic, Washington] Co., Vermont
Death: June 25 1893, Auburn (his home)
Age at death: 76
Obituary publication: July 14 1893
Newspaper: West Union Gazette, West Union, Fayette, Iowa
Text: Dead, DanielMcDuffee passed calmly and peacefully away, at his home in Auburn, Sunday, June 25th, at... Hereinafter cited as United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com™. - [S1595] U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015, online www.ancestry.com, U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
MCDUFFEE, DANIEL
Land Office: MILWAUKEE Sequence #: 1
Document Number: 1384
Total Acres: 40
Misc. Doc. Nr.:
Signature: Yes
Canceled Document: No
Issue Date: July 01, 1846
Mineral Rights Reserved: No
Metes and Bounds: No
Survey Date:
Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566
Multiple Warantee Names: No
Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820
Multiple Patentee Names: No
Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries
Legal Land Description:# Aliquot Parts Block # Base Line Fractiona l Section Township Range Section #
1 NENW 4TH PM - 1831 MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN No 4 N 18 E 2
U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
Name: Daniel McDuffee
Issue Date: 1 Jul 1846
Place: Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Land Office: Milwaukee
Meridian: 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI
Township: 4-N
Range: 18-E
Section: 26
Accession Number: WI2740__.260
Document Number: 13840
Original URL:http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=WI2740__.260&docClass=STA&sid=xbczqcvu.thk
Patentee: MCDUFFEE, DANIEL
Land Office: Milwaukee
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Tribe: ---
Militia: ---
State In Favor Of: ---
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Military Rank: --- General Remarks: ---
Document Numbers Survey Information
Document Nr: 13840 Total Acres: 40.00
Misc. Doc. Nr: --- Survey Date: ---
BLM Serial Nr: WI NO S/N Geographic Name: ---
Indian Allot. Nr: --- Metes/Bounds: No
Coal Entry. Nr: --- . Hereinafter cited as U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015. - [S1159] Appointments of U.S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, online www.ancestry.com, Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
Name: Daniel McDuffee
Post Office Location: Douglass, Fayette, Iowa
Appointment Date: 28 May 1850
Volume #: 18
Volume Year Range: 1845-1855
Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. This collection was indexed by Ancestry World Archives Project contributors.
Original data: Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-1971. NARA Microfilm Publication, M841, 145 rolls. Records of the Post Office Department, Record Group Number 28. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. Hereinafter cited as Appointments of U.S. Postmasters, 1832-1971. - [S14] 1850 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, United States, Census, 1850
Name Daniel McDuffy
Sex Male
Age 33
Birth Year (Estimated) 1817
Race White
Event Type Census
Event Date 1850
Event Place Fayette, Fayette, Iowa, United States
Household Identifier 145
House Number 144
Line Number 15
Schedule Type 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number M432
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Recordl
Laura A McDuffy, F, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa
Cite This Record: "United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ4D-PNT : Mon Jan 13 09:36:30 UTC 2025), Entry for Daniel McDuffy and Laura A McDuffy, 1850. - [S14] 1850 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
- [S1595] U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015, online www.ancestry.com, U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
Name: Daniel McDuffee
Issue Date: 1 Jul 1851
Place: Fayette, Iowa, USA
Meridian: 5th PM
Township: 094n
Range: 009W
Aliquots: S½NW¼
Section: 5
Accession Number: MW-1071-273
Document Number: 61088
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=1071-273&docClass=MW&sid=1yw1l0f4.iwx
U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
Name: Daniel McDuffee
Issue Date: 1 Jul 1851
Place: Fayette, Iowa, USA
Township: 094n
Range: 009W
Aliquots: S½NE¼
Section: 6
Accession Number: MW-1071-273
Document Number: 61088
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=1071-273&docClass=MW&sid=1yw1l0f4.iwx. - [S773] www.ancestery.com, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (Provo, UT: The Generations Network). Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
- [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Laura H Mc Duffee, [Laura R. McDuffee], [Laura A Mc Duffee]
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Residence Date: 1856
Residence Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
D Mc Duffee 39
Laura H Mc Duffee 40
G J Mc Duffee 9
M G Mc Duffee 7
MacIlia Mc Duffee 5
Baby Mc Duffee 0. - [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, D. McDuffee household, Auburn, Fayette County, Iowa.
- [S9] 1860 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, A microfi1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel McDuff
[Daniel McDuffee]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Vermont
Home in 1860: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa
Post Office: Douglass
Family Number: 258
Value of Real Estate:
Household Members:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcellia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 36; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 803322
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARlm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. - [S8] 1870 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census
Household Members:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9. - [S8] 1870 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
- [S1283] Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996
Name: David [sic] Mcduffee
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1877
Marriage Place: Chickasaw, Chickasaw Co., Iowa
Spouse: Maria Hadley
FHL Film Number: 1027437
Reference ID: 2:3M0RHH8
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Dan McDuffee [indexed as Mc Duffee] household, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Dan Mc Duffee, [Daniel McDuffee]
Age: 63
Birth Date: Abt 1817
Birthplace: Vermont
Home in 1880: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Dwelling Number: 43
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Maria Mc Duffee
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Occupation: Farming
Household Members:
Name Age
Dan Mc Duffee 63
Maria Mc Duffee 60
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Addie A Shepard [sic, Addia Shepard]
Age: 39
Birth Date: Sep 1860
Birthplace: Iowa, USA
Home in 1900: Madison, Lake, South Dakota
Ward of City: 1
Street: Seventh Street
House Number: 1323
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 62
Family Number: 70
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in Law (Daughter-in-law)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Vermont, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont, USA
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Occupation: School
Months Not Employed: 12
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Luther D Shepard 66 Head
Margaret J Shepard 56 Wife
Edson C Shepard 35 Son
Myrtle S Shepard 27 Daughter
William L Shepard 24 Son
Sarah B Shepard 21 Daughter
Mary B Shepard 21 Daughter
Addie A Shepard 39 Daughter in Law (Daughter-in-law)
Ethel M Shepard 19 Granddaughter
Dion Pearce 21 Boarder. - [S1448] MyHeritage Family Trees, online www.myheritage.com. Hereinafter cited as MyHeritage Family Trees.
Laura Ann Renslow
F, #97, b. 1 August 1816, d. 1890
Parents
| Father | Kelley Caleb Ranslow (b. 31 December 1792, d. 11 July 1875) |
| Mother | Charlotte Wilder (b. circa 1793, d. 2 June 1831) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family 1: ??? Taylor (b. circa 1806)
| Daughter | Georgia Ann Taylor (b. circa 1837) |
| Daughter | Violette Taylor (b. circa 1837) |
| Daughter | Josephine Taylor (b. circa 1837) |
| Son | Frank Taylor (b. circa 1837) |
Family 2: Daniel McDuffee (b. 26 May 1817, d. 25 June 1893)
| Son | George Julius McDuffee+ (b. 12 September 1848, d. 18 January 1916) |
| Daughter | Georgiana Alice (Jennie) McDuffee (b. 14 September 1849, d. 13 April 1934) |
| Daughter | Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee+ (b. 13 May 1852, d. 19 February 1933) |
| Daughter | Jane A. McDuffee+ (b. September 1853, d. 13 April 1934) |
| Daughter | Medora McDuffee+ (b. 1855, d. between 1880 and 1993) |
| Son | Harold (Harris) Delos McDuffee (b. 14 October 1858, d. 5 July 1927) |
| Daughter | Adelaide (Addie) A. McDuffee+ (b. 11 July 1859, d. 26 July 1901) |
Biography
Laura was born on 1 August 1816 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. Note: The Vermont General Services Center apparently does not any any record of her birth in Vermont. She married ??? Taylor circa 1832.
Laura Ann Renslow married Daniel McDuffee, son of Charles McDuffee, Sr., and Jane Toppen Linn, circa 1847. Laura had apparently earlier been married to a Mr. Taylor who had evidently died and by whom she may have had several (four?) children. Note:The Vermont General Services Center apparently does not have any record of their marriage in Vermont, although I did not request a search under the name Laura Taylor for the bride. If Daniel had already obtained land in Wisconsin, perhaps they were married in Wisconsin. An unsourced report suggested that they were married in 1841. If so, that would probably have been in Wisconsin.
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee were divorced before 1877. Except for this divorce and the 1870 census, we know nothing further about Laura Ann Renslow. She died possibly in 1890 at age ~74. An undocumented source reported that Laura Renslow McDuffee died in 1890.
Laura Ann Renslow married Daniel McDuffee, son of Charles McDuffee, Sr., and Jane Toppen Linn, circa 1847. Laura had apparently earlier been married to a Mr. Taylor who had evidently died and by whom she may have had several (four?) children. Note:The Vermont General Services Center apparently does not have any record of their marriage in Vermont, although I did not request a search under the name Laura Taylor for the bride. If Daniel had already obtained land in Wisconsin, perhaps they were married in Wisconsin. An unsourced report suggested that they were married in 1841. If so, that would probably have been in Wisconsin.
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee were divorced before 1877. Except for this divorce and the 1870 census, we know nothing further about Laura Ann Renslow. She died possibly in 1890 at age ~74. An undocumented source reported that Laura Renslow McDuffee died in 1890.
Laura Ann Renslow was also known as Ranslow.1
Laura Ann Renslow and Daniel McDuffee moved from Walworth County, Wisconsin, to Fayette County Iowa, circa 1849 because their first child (George Julius) was born in Walworth County, Wisconsin, on 12 September 1848 and their next child (Georgiana Alice) was born in Fayette County, Iowa, on 14 September 1849.
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the census of 1850 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which show a McDuffy [sic; should be McDuffee] family consisting of a husband Daniel, 33, wife Laura A., 33, and children George J., 2 and Georgiana A., 5 months. Daniel's occupation is listed as a farmer owning $400 of real property, apparently the N 1/2 NW 1/4, Section 34, Township 95N, Range 9W, consisting of about 80 acres.
Household in 1850 Census:
Daniel McDuffee, 33
Laura A McDuffy, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa.2
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the Iowa State census of 1854 in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists the Daniel McDuffee household containing 2 males [probably Daniel and his son George] and 3 females [probably his wife Laura and their daughters Georgia Alice and either Marcella or Jane] and one voter and one member of the militia [Daniel].3
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the Iowa State census of 1856 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.4
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.5
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, whick show the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 53 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 54 (also born in Vermont), and children (all born in Iowa) Jane, 18, Medora, 15, Harris, 11, and Adalaide, 9. [Query: What happened to Marcellia who would have been 18 in 1870?] Daniel McDuff is listed as a farmer, owning $1,200 of real property and $325 of personal property. Both of his parents are shown as foreign born, and one of Laura's parents is indicated as foreign born.
Household Members in 1870 Census:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9.6
Laura Ann Renslow and Daniel McDuffee moved from Walworth County, Wisconsin, to Fayette County Iowa, circa 1849 because their first child (George Julius) was born in Walworth County, Wisconsin, on 12 September 1848 and their next child (Georgiana Alice) was born in Fayette County, Iowa, on 14 September 1849.
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the census of 1850 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which show a McDuffy [sic; should be McDuffee] family consisting of a husband Daniel, 33, wife Laura A., 33, and children George J., 2 and Georgiana A., 5 months. Daniel's occupation is listed as a farmer owning $400 of real property, apparently the N 1/2 NW 1/4, Section 34, Township 95N, Range 9W, consisting of about 80 acres.
Household in 1850 Census:
Daniel McDuffee, 33
Laura A McDuffy, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa.2
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the Iowa State census of 1854 in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists the Daniel McDuffee household containing 2 males [probably Daniel and his son George] and 3 females [probably his wife Laura and their daughters Georgia Alice and either Marcella or Jane] and one voter and one member of the militia [Daniel].3
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the Iowa State census of 1856 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.4
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.5
Laura Ann McDuffee and Daniel McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, whick show the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 53 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 54 (also born in Vermont), and children (all born in Iowa) Jane, 18, Medora, 15, Harris, 11, and Adalaide, 9. [Query: What happened to Marcellia who would have been 18 in 1870?] Daniel McDuff is listed as a farmer, owning $1,200 of real property and $325 of personal property. Both of his parents are shown as foreign born, and one of Laura's parents is indicated as foreign born.
Household Members in 1870 Census:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9.6
| Last Edited | 10 July 2025 |
Citations
- [S578] Larry Renslow, "Family Group Sheet - Kelly Ranslow", 17 November 2001 (email address). Hereinafter cited as "FGS - Kelly Ranslow."
- [S14] 1850 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, United States, Census, 1850
Name Daniel McDuffy
Sex Male
Age 33
Birth Year (Estimated) 1817
Race White
Event Type Census
Event Date 1850
Event Place Fayette, Fayette, Iowa, United States
Household Identifier 145
House Number 144
Line Number 15
Schedule Type 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number M432
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Recordl
Laura A McDuffy, F, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa
Cite This Record: "United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ4D-PNT : Mon Jan 13 09:36:30 UTC 2025), Entry for Daniel McDuffy and Laura A McDuffy, 1850. - [S773] www.ancestery.com, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (Provo, UT: The Generations Network). Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
- [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Laura H Mc Duffee, [Laura R. McDuffee], [Laura A Mc Duffee]
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Residence Date: 1856
Residence Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
D Mc Duffee 39
Laura H Mc Duffee 40
G J Mc Duffee 9
M G Mc Duffee 7
MacIlia Mc Duffee 5
Baby Mc Duffee 0. - [S9] 1860 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, A microfi1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel McDuff
[Daniel McDuffee]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Vermont
Home in 1860: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa
Post Office: Douglass
Family Number: 258
Value of Real Estate:
Household Members:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcellia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 36; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 803322
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARlm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. - [S8] 1870 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census
Household Members:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9.
George Julius McDuffee
M, #98, b. 12 September 1848, d. 18 January 1916
Parents
| Father | Daniel McDuffee (b. 26 May 1817, d. 25 June 1893) |
| Mother | Laura Ann Renslow (b. 1 August 1816, d. 1890) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family 1: Ninnettia Abigail Taylor (b. February 1861, d. 3 November 1918)
| Daughter | Georgia "Ella" McDuffee (b. 27 April 1879, d. 1969) |
Family 2: Loretta Clara Phelps (b. 19 May 1862, d. 16 February 1913)
| Daughter | Olive May McDuffee+ (b. 10 May 1885, d. 18 February 1955) |
| Daughter | Ada Ruth McDuffee (b. 11 September 1886, d. 9 February 1965) |
| Son | Harrison Purl McDuffee+ (b. 7 August 1888, d. 12 October 1978) |
| Daughter | Coy Armintha McDuffee (b. 23 March 1891, d. 20 March 1959) |
| Daughter | Adelaide Elvira McDuffee (b. 16 February 1893, d. 14 October 1893) |
| Daughter | Vinita Georgia McDuffee+ (b. 2 March 1896, d. 18 June 1983) |
| Daughter | Sarah Jane McDuffee+ (b. 22 October 1898, d. 12 February 1982) |
| Daughter | Grace Glenco McDuffee (b. 27 February 1900, d. 19 December 1904) |
| Son | George Ervin Lynn (Bud) McDuffee (b. 29 January 1902, d. 14 November 1939) |
| Son | Rufus Linn McDuffee (b. 11 March 1904, d. February 1972) |
Geo J McDuffee Civil War
Biography
George was born on 12 September 1848 in Walworth County, Wisconsin.1
George Julius McDuffee married Ninnettia Abigail Taylor before 1878. He and Ninnettia Abigail McDuffee were divorced on 23 April 1884 in New Mexico. He married Loretta Clara Phelps on 31 May 1884 in Smith Center, Smith County, Kansas.2 He married Mary E. Thompson on 6 November 1913 in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.3,4 George died on 18 January 1916, in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at age 67. He was buried in Byron-Amorita Cemetery, Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.5
George Julius McDuffee married Ninnettia Abigail Taylor before 1878. He and Ninnettia Abigail McDuffee were divorced on 23 April 1884 in New Mexico. He married Loretta Clara Phelps on 31 May 1884 in Smith Center, Smith County, Kansas.2 He married Mary E. Thompson on 6 November 1913 in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.3,4 George died on 18 January 1916, in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at age 67. He was buried in Byron-Amorita Cemetery, Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.5
George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which show a McDuffy [sic; should be McDuffee] family consisting of a husband Daniel, 33, wife Laura A., 33, and children George J., 2 and Georgiana A., 5 months. Daniel's occupation is listed as a farmer owning $400 of real property, apparently the N 1/2 NW 1/4, Section 34, Township 95N, Range 9W, consisting of about 80 acres.
Household in 1850 Census:
Daniel McDuffee, 33
Laura A McDuffy, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa.6 George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1854 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists the Daniel McDuffee household containing 2 males [probably Daniel and his son George] and 3 females [probably his wife Laura and their daughters Georgia Alice and either Marcella or Jane] and one voter and one member of the militia [Daniel].7 George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1856 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.8 George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.9
He was a Provate in Company B, Wisconsin 14th Infantry Regiment in the Civil War circa 1864. He mustered on on 9 October 1865 at Mobile, Alabama.
George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, which lists George McDuffee, 26, born in Wisconsin, and Philip Brobech, 33, born in Ohio, a laborer.10
George Julius McDuffee and Ninnettia Abigail McDuffee appeared on the census of 1880 in Pawnee, Smith County, Kansas,
Household Members in 1880 Census:
G.J. Mcduffey, 31 [WI]
Ninnettia Mcduffey, 19 [MN]
Georgia E. Mcduffey, 1 [KS].11 He was a farmer in 1880.12 He was a farmer in 1900.13
George Julius McDuffee and Loretta Clara McDuffee appeared on the census of 1900 in Glencoe, Butler County, Kansas, which lists George McDuffee, 51, born in Wisconsin; his wife Loretta, 38, born in Illinois; and their children (all apparently born in Kansas?) Olive, 15, Ada, 14, Harrison, 11, Coy, 9, Sarah, 1, and [Grace] Glenco, born February 1900. Note: This census information is barely legible. And where was their daughter Vinita, born in 1896?13
George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1910 in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, which lists George J. McDuffe [sic], 61, born in Wisconsin; his wife Loretta, 47, born in Illinois; and their children Vinita G., 14 born in Oklahoma, Sarah J. 11, born in Kansas, George E., 8 born in Oklahoma, and Rufus L., 6, born in Oklahoma. George and Loretta had been married for 25 years, and Loretta had given birth to 10 children, 8 of whom were living.14 He was a stock farmer in 1910.14
His wife, Loretta, died on 16 February 1913 in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at age 50, leaving him a widower.15
The following was printed Cherokee Okla Republican, Dec. 17, 1982, on page 10:
". . . SAND HILL BANKER"
"Vinita Hunt is the only one left of a family of 10 of G.J. McDuffee's children. Her daughter, Nada Bernard, copied this from a Wichita paper dated 1916:
"Sand Hill Banker Suddenly Stricken.
"G.J. McDuffee of Cherokee, OK, Dies in Dispute Over a Loan - Had Been Pioneer Money Lender in Oklahoma - Friend of the Needy.
"Oklahoma's 'Sand hill banker'--G.J. McDuffee, 70 years old--dropped dead at his home in Cherokee, Ok., yesterday noon. The news was brought to Wichita today by an attorney, Webster Wilder of Cherokee.
"Mr. McDuffee was in an altercation with an obstinate 'client' of the name of Camp, who had delayed certain payments on a loan made by the 'sand hill banker' and is said to have refused to make any payments at that time. "Then I'll sue," said the pioneer loan broker, shaking his hand high over his head, a habit when greatly aroused. The arm collapsed and he stumbled backwards.
"Mary," he called to his wife. Mrs. McDuffee caught him as he fell. He died in his wife's arms. [Editor's Note: He is buried next to wife named Loretta C. who died three years before him. Mary was second wife.]
"Mr. Wilder was summoned to the McDuffee home a few minutes before his train left for Wichita. He found the dead man on the floor. Around the body were gathered Mr. McDuffee's four young children. The man with whom the banker had been displeased had gone, very much frightened. (Mrs. Hunt [Vinita] says four weren't there--that she was married then.)
"For years G.J. McDuffee was the only money merchant in that part of the country. He 'backed' many cattle men and 'grub staked' hundreds of speculators.
"At one time not long ago, there were in his home as many as forty unrecorded chattel mortgages for amounts ranging from $100 to $900. He made loans sometimes running into the thousands on big cattle deals. His rates of interest were according to the financial state of the man with whom he dealt. If the man was unable to pay high interest, a reasonably low rate was charged. It was otherwise with wealthier men.
"The Cherokee attorney, Mr. Wilder, was in consultation with Wichita attorneys today. While here, he renewed an old acquaintance with Police Dective John T. Young."
Household in 1850 Census:
Daniel McDuffee, 33
Laura A McDuffy, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa.6 George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1854 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists the Daniel McDuffee household containing 2 males [probably Daniel and his son George] and 3 females [probably his wife Laura and their daughters Georgia Alice and either Marcella or Jane] and one voter and one member of the militia [Daniel].7 George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1856 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.8 George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.9
He was a Provate in Company B, Wisconsin 14th Infantry Regiment in the Civil War circa 1864. He mustered on on 9 October 1865 at Mobile, Alabama.
George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, which lists George McDuffee, 26, born in Wisconsin, and Philip Brobech, 33, born in Ohio, a laborer.10
George Julius McDuffee and Ninnettia Abigail McDuffee appeared on the census of 1880 in Pawnee, Smith County, Kansas,
Household Members in 1880 Census:
G.J. Mcduffey, 31 [WI]
Ninnettia Mcduffey, 19 [MN]
Georgia E. Mcduffey, 1 [KS].11 He was a farmer in 1880.12 He was a farmer in 1900.13
George Julius McDuffee and Loretta Clara McDuffee appeared on the census of 1900 in Glencoe, Butler County, Kansas, which lists George McDuffee, 51, born in Wisconsin; his wife Loretta, 38, born in Illinois; and their children (all apparently born in Kansas?) Olive, 15, Ada, 14, Harrison, 11, Coy, 9, Sarah, 1, and [Grace] Glenco, born February 1900. Note: This census information is barely legible. And where was their daughter Vinita, born in 1896?13
George Julius McDuffee appeared on the census of 1910 in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, which lists George J. McDuffe [sic], 61, born in Wisconsin; his wife Loretta, 47, born in Illinois; and their children Vinita G., 14 born in Oklahoma, Sarah J. 11, born in Kansas, George E., 8 born in Oklahoma, and Rufus L., 6, born in Oklahoma. George and Loretta had been married for 25 years, and Loretta had given birth to 10 children, 8 of whom were living.14 He was a stock farmer in 1910.14
His wife, Loretta, died on 16 February 1913 in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at age 50, leaving him a widower.15
The following was printed Cherokee Okla Republican, Dec. 17, 1982, on page 10:
". . . SAND HILL BANKER"
"Vinita Hunt is the only one left of a family of 10 of G.J. McDuffee's children. Her daughter, Nada Bernard, copied this from a Wichita paper dated 1916:
"Sand Hill Banker Suddenly Stricken.
"G.J. McDuffee of Cherokee, OK, Dies in Dispute Over a Loan - Had Been Pioneer Money Lender in Oklahoma - Friend of the Needy.
"Oklahoma's 'Sand hill banker'--G.J. McDuffee, 70 years old--dropped dead at his home in Cherokee, Ok., yesterday noon. The news was brought to Wichita today by an attorney, Webster Wilder of Cherokee.
"Mr. McDuffee was in an altercation with an obstinate 'client' of the name of Camp, who had delayed certain payments on a loan made by the 'sand hill banker' and is said to have refused to make any payments at that time. "Then I'll sue," said the pioneer loan broker, shaking his hand high over his head, a habit when greatly aroused. The arm collapsed and he stumbled backwards.
"Mary," he called to his wife. Mrs. McDuffee caught him as he fell. He died in his wife's arms. [Editor's Note: He is buried next to wife named Loretta C. who died three years before him. Mary was second wife.]
"Mr. Wilder was summoned to the McDuffee home a few minutes before his train left for Wichita. He found the dead man on the floor. Around the body were gathered Mr. McDuffee's four young children. The man with whom the banker had been displeased had gone, very much frightened. (Mrs. Hunt [Vinita] says four weren't there--that she was married then.)
"For years G.J. McDuffee was the only money merchant in that part of the country. He 'backed' many cattle men and 'grub staked' hundreds of speculators.
"At one time not long ago, there were in his home as many as forty unrecorded chattel mortgages for amounts ranging from $100 to $900. He made loans sometimes running into the thousands on big cattle deals. His rates of interest were according to the financial state of the man with whom he dealt. If the man was unable to pay high interest, a reasonably low rate was charged. It was otherwise with wealthier men.
"The Cherokee attorney, Mr. Wilder, was in consultation with Wichita attorneys today. While here, he renewed an old acquaintance with Police Dective John T. Young."
| Last Edited | 10 July 2025 |
Citations
- [S70] Descendants of Daniel McDuffee Van Buren, Paul B.
- [S141] FamilySearch Family Tree, online www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch Family Tree.
- [S1045] Joy Wade Moulton, "Some Doubts About The English Background of the Moulton Family", New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vol. 144, pages 243-263 (July 1990). Hereinafter cited as "Some Doubts About The English Background of the Moulton Family."
- [S1265] Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995, online www.ancestry.com, Oklahoma, County Marriage Records, 1890-1995
Name: George J Mcduffee
Gender: Male
Age: 65
Birth Date: abt 1848
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1913
Marriage Place: Alfalfa, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse: Mary E Thompson
Film Number: 001292985
Name: Mary E Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 51
Birth Date: abt 1862
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1913
Marriage Place: Alfalfa, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse: George J Mcduffee
Film Number: 001292985. Hereinafter cited as Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995. - [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S14] 1850 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, United States, Census, 1850
Name Daniel McDuffy
Sex Male
Age 33
Birth Year (Estimated) 1817
Race White
Event Type Census
Event Date 1850
Event Place Fayette, Fayette, Iowa, United States
Household Identifier 145
House Number 144
Line Number 15
Schedule Type 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number M432
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Recordl
Laura A McDuffy, F, 33
George J McDuffy, M, 2
Georgiana A McDuffy, F, 0, Iowa
Cite This Record: "United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ4D-PNT : Mon Jan 13 09:36:30 UTC 2025), Entry for Daniel McDuffy and Laura A McDuffy, 1850. - [S773] www.ancestery.com, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (Provo, UT: The Generations Network). Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
- [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Laura H Mc Duffee, [Laura R. McDuffee], [Laura A Mc Duffee]
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Residence Date: 1856
Residence Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
D Mc Duffee 39
Laura H Mc Duffee 40
G J Mc Duffee 9
M G Mc Duffee 7
MacIlia Mc Duffee 5
Baby Mc Duffee 0. - [S9] 1860 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, A microfi1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel McDuff
[Daniel McDuffee]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Vermont
Home in 1860: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa
Post Office: Douglass
Family Number: 258
Value of Real Estate:
Household Members:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcellia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 36; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 803322
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARlm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. - [S8] 1870 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: George Mcduffee
Age in 1870: 26
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1870: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: El Dorado
Household Members:
George Mcduffee, 26, born in Wisconsin, a farmer
Philip Brobech, 33, born in Ohio, a laborer
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas; Roll: M593_429; Page: 678A; Image: 621; Family History Library Film: 545928
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: G.J. Mcduffey [George Julius McDuffee]
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1880: Pawnee, Smith, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ninnettia Mcduffey
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
G.J. Mcduffey, 31 [WI]
Ninnettia Mcduffey, 19 [MN]
Georgia E. Mcduffey, 1 [KS]
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawnee, Smith, Kansas; Roll: 397; Family History Film: 1254397; Page: 349B; Enumeration District: 302; Image: 0600
Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site.
Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: G.J. Mcduffey
[George Julius McDuffee]
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1880: Pawnee, Smith, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ninnettia Mcduffey
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
G.J. Mcduffey, 31 [WI]
Ninnettia Mcduffey, 19 [MN]
Georgia E. Mcduffey, 1 [KS]
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawnee, Smith, Kansas; Roll: 397; Family History Film: 1254397; Page: 349B; Enumeration District: 302; Image: 0600
Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site.
Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. - [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, George McDuffee household, Glencoe, Butler County, Kansas.
- [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, George J. McDuffe [sic] household, Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
- [S772] e-mail message from Chad Bouldin (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Chad Bouldin e-mail". 18 May 2008.
Jane A. McDuffee
F, #99, b. September 1853, d. 13 April 1934
Parents
| Father | Daniel McDuffee (b. 26 May 1817, d. 25 June 1893) |
| Mother | Laura Ann Renslow (b. 1 August 1816, d. 1890) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: George W. Hoisington (b. 26 June 1850, d. 18 December 1884)
| Son | Lawson W. Hoisington (b. 11 March 1873, d. 27 March 1899) |
| Daughter | Mary "Edna" Hoisington+ (b. 8 January 1876, d. 8 December 1943) |
| Daughter | Mabel Clair Hoisington (b. 30 November 1879, d. 6 January 1951) |
| Daughter | Lillie Hoisington (b. July 1881) |
Biography
Jane A. McDuffee was born in September 1853 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. Note: According to the 1856 Iowa State Census, she was born in Wisconsin. According to her Marriage Certificate to George Hoisington, she was born in Saline, Iowa, but there does not seem to be such a place. It is more likely that she was born in Fayette County, Iowa.1,2
Jane A. McDuffee married George W. Hoisington on 17 December 1871 in Otoe County, Nebraska.2 She married John D. McFarland on 26 November 1887 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.3,4,5
Jane A. McDuffee died from a fractured femur and pneumonia following a 28 January 1934 fall at her home on 13 April 1934 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 80.6,7 She was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Her gravestone, reading Mrs. Jennie McFarland, is on the Hoisington family monument, where her first husband George W. Hoisington and two of their children, Lawson and Mary Edna, are also buried.6
Jane A. McDuffee married George W. Hoisington on 17 December 1871 in Otoe County, Nebraska.2 She married John D. McFarland on 26 November 1887 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.3,4,5
Jane A. McDuffee died from a fractured femur and pneumonia following a 28 January 1934 fall at her home on 13 April 1934 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 80.6,7 She was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Her gravestone, reading Mrs. Jennie McFarland, is on the Hoisington family monument, where her first husband George W. Hoisington and two of their children, Lawson and Mary Edna, are also buried.6
Jane A. McDuffee has also been reported to have been born 14 September 1850.6 She appeared on the census of 1856 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.8 Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.9 Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, whick show the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 53 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 54 (also born in Vermont), and children (all born in Iowa) Jane, 18, Medora, 15, Harris, 11, and Adalaide, 9. [Query: What happened to Marcellia who would have been 18 in 1870?] Daniel McDuff is listed as a farmer, owning $1,200 of real property and $325 of personal property. Both of his parents are shown as foreign born, and one of Laura's parents is indicated as foreign born.
Household Members in 1870 Census:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9.10
Jane A. Hoisington and George W. Hoisington appeared on the census of 1880 in Pawnee, Smith County, Kansas, which lists George Hoistington [incorrectly entered as Isington], 29, born in Illinois; his wife Jane, 29, born in Iowa; and their children Lawson, 7, born in Nebraska, Mary E. [Edna], 4, born in Nebraska, and Mabel, 1, born in Kansas. They were apparently living adjacent to the G.J. McDuffee family (Jane McDuffee Hoisington's brother).11
Her husband, George, died on 18 December 1884 at age 34, leaving her a widow.3,12
Jane A. McFarland and John D. McFarland appeared on the census of 1900 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, which lists John D. McFarland, 46, born June 1853 in Wisconsin; his wife Jane A. 46, born September 1853 in Iowa; their daughters Mabel, 21, born November 1878 in Kansas, and Lillie, 18, born July 1881 in Iowa; Jane's divorced daughter Edna [Hoisington] Miller, 24, born January 1876 in Iowa; and Edna's son Laurance Miller, 3, born March 1897 in Iowa. Jane had given birth tofive children, three of whom were still living (her son Lawson had died in 1899).1
Her husband, John, died on 10 August 1907 at age 54, leaving her a widow.13
Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1915 in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.14
Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, which lists Jane McFarland, 70, widowed; her divorced daughter Mary E. Hoisington, 47 (who had apparently gone back to using her birth name), and several lodgers.15
Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1930 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, which lists Jane McFarland, 79, born inVermont, and her daughter Edna Hoisington, 54, born in Nebraska and divorced.16
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.9 Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, whick show the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 53 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 54 (also born in Vermont), and children (all born in Iowa) Jane, 18, Medora, 15, Harris, 11, and Adalaide, 9. [Query: What happened to Marcellia who would have been 18 in 1870?] Daniel McDuff is listed as a farmer, owning $1,200 of real property and $325 of personal property. Both of his parents are shown as foreign born, and one of Laura's parents is indicated as foreign born.
Household Members in 1870 Census:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9.10
Jane A. Hoisington and George W. Hoisington appeared on the census of 1880 in Pawnee, Smith County, Kansas, which lists George Hoistington [incorrectly entered as Isington], 29, born in Illinois; his wife Jane, 29, born in Iowa; and their children Lawson, 7, born in Nebraska, Mary E. [Edna], 4, born in Nebraska, and Mabel, 1, born in Kansas. They were apparently living adjacent to the G.J. McDuffee family (Jane McDuffee Hoisington's brother).11
Her husband, George, died on 18 December 1884 at age 34, leaving her a widow.3,12
Jane A. McFarland and John D. McFarland appeared on the census of 1900 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, which lists John D. McFarland, 46, born June 1853 in Wisconsin; his wife Jane A. 46, born September 1853 in Iowa; their daughters Mabel, 21, born November 1878 in Kansas, and Lillie, 18, born July 1881 in Iowa; Jane's divorced daughter Edna [Hoisington] Miller, 24, born January 1876 in Iowa; and Edna's son Laurance Miller, 3, born March 1897 in Iowa. Jane had given birth tofive children, three of whom were still living (her son Lawson had died in 1899).1
Her husband, John, died on 10 August 1907 at age 54, leaving her a widow.13
Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1915 in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.14
Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, which lists Jane McFarland, 70, widowed; her divorced daughter Mary E. Hoisington, 47 (who had apparently gone back to using her birth name), and several lodgers.15
Jane A. McDuffee appeared on the census of 1930 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, which lists Jane McFarland, 79, born inVermont, and her daughter Edna Hoisington, 54, born in Nebraska and divorced.16
| Last Edited | 10 July 2025 |
Citations
- [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jane A Mcfarland
Age: 46
Birth Date: Sep 1853
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1900: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John D Mcfarland
Marriage Year: 1888 [sic, 26 November 1887]
Years Married: 12
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 5
Household Members:
John D Mcfarland 46 [June 1853 - WI]
Jane A Mcfarland 46 [September 1853 - IA]
Mabel Mcfarland 21 [November 1878 - KS]
Lillie Mcfarland 18 [July 1881 - IA]
Edna [McFarland] Miller 24 [January 1876 - IA], divorced
Laurence Miller 3 [March 1897 - IA], grandson]
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 454; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240454
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. - [S1616] Nebraska, Seect County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online unknown url, Nebraska, Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908
Name Jennie Duff [sic, McDuffee]
Gender Female
Marriage Age 18
Record Type Marriage
Birth Date 1853
Birth Place Saline Iowa
Marriage Date 17 Dec 1871
Marriage Place Nebraska, USA
Marriage County Office Otoe
Spouse George Hoisington
Ancestry.com. Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, Slect County Marriage Records, 1855-1908. - [S1232] Iowa, Marriage Records, 1800-1837, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937
Name: Jennie A Hoisington
[Jennie A McDuffie - Maiden Name]
Birth Year: abt 1853 [Age 33 in 1887]
Gender: Female
Marriage Age: 34 [at her next birthday]
Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1887
Marriage Place: [DesMoines], Polk, Iowa, USA
Father: Danl McDuffie [sic]
Mother: Laura Renslow
Spouse: Jno. D McFarland
Source Citation: Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 348 (Pottawattamee - Story)
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Textual Records. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, Marriage Records, 1800-1837. - [S1260] Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934, online https://familysearch.org, Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934
Name: Jonathan D. Mcfarland
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 26 Nov 1887
Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Marital Status: U
Birth Year (Estimated): 1853
Father's Name; Joseph Mcfarland
Mother's Name: Martha West
Spouse's Name: Jennie A. Mcduffie Hoising
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 34
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1853
Spouse's Father's Name: Daniel Mcduffie
Spouse's Mother's Name: Laura Renslow
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 26 Nov 1887
Event Place Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
GS Film Number 001014767
Digital Folder Number 004310035
Image Number 00127
Citing this Record: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJVM-CSW : 8 March 2016), Jonathan D. Mcfarland and Jennie A. Mcduffie Hoising, 1887.
Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934. - [S1633] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992 (FamilySearch), online www.familysearch.org, Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992
Name Jonathan D. McFarland
Sex Male
Father's Name Joseph McFarland
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Martha West
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Jennie A. McDuffie Hoising
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Father's Name Daniel McDuffie
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Laura Renslow
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 26 Nov 1887
Event Place Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Reference Volumes 4-6
Cite This Record: "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVST-52L : 13 January 2020), Laura Renslow in entry for Jonathan D. McFarland, 1887. Hereinafter cited as Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992 (Family Search.) - [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Mrs Jennie A McFarland
Birth: Sep. 14, 1850
Death: Apr. 13, 1934
Burial: Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Plot: Block: 11 Section: Lot: 00171
Created by: Katie Lou
Record added: Aug 27, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 29358799. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave. - [S1615] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, Death Records, 1880-1972
Name Jennie A McFarland
[Jennie A McDuffy]
Gender Female
Age 75
Birth Date abt 1859
Death Date 13 Apr 1934
Death Place Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Father Daniel McDuffy
Certificate Number 534. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, Death Records, 1880-1972. - [S773] www.ancestery.com, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (Provo, UT: The Generations Network), Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Laura H Mc Duffee, [Laura R. McDuffee], [Laura A Mc Duffee]
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Residence Date: 1856
Residence Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
D Mc Duffee 39
Laura H Mc Duffee 40
G J Mc Duffee 9
M G Mc Duffee 7
MacIlia Mc Duffee 5
Baby Mc Duffee 0. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925. - [S9] 1860 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, A microfi1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel McDuff
[Daniel McDuffee]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Vermont
Home in 1860: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa
Post Office: Douglass
Family Number: 258
Value of Real Estate:
Household Members:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcellia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 36; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 803322
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARlm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. - [S8] 1870 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census
Household Members:
Daniel Mcduff, 53
Laura Mcduff, 54
Jane Mcduff, 18
Madera Mcduff 15
Harris Mcduff, 11
Adalaide Mcduff, 9. - [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George Hoisington [Erroneously written as Isington; corrected here]
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Pawnee, Smith, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jane Hoisington
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
George Hoisington 29 [IL]
Jane Hoisington 29 [IA]
Lawson Hoisington 7 [NB]
Mary E. Hoisington 4 [NB]
Mabel Hoisington 1 [KS]
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawnee, Smith, Kansas; Roll: 397; Family History Film: 1254397; Page: 349B; Enumeration District: 302; Image: 0600
Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site.
Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. - [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, George W Hoisington
Birth: Jun. 26, 1850
Death: Dec. 18, 1884
[matches Lawson W. Hoisington]
Burial: Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Plot: Block: 11 Section: Lot: 00171
Created by: Katie Lou
Record added: Oct 01, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 30242855. - [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, John D McFarland
Birth: Jun. 19, 1854
Death: Aug. 10, 1907
Burial: Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Plot: Block: 21 Section: Lot: 00043
Created by: 46620252
Record added: Jun 04, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 2733574. - [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Jane A Mc Farland
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birth Place: Iowa
Residence Date: 1915
Residence Place: Adel, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Father Birth Place: Vermont
Mother Birth Place: Vermont
Household Members:
Jane A Mc Farland 64
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. - [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Jane McFarland
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birth Place: Iowa
Residence Date: 1 Jan 1925
Residence Place: Des Moines Ward 4, Polk, Iowa, USA
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father: Daniel McDuffy [sic]
Father Birth Place: Vermont
Mother: Laura Renslow
Mother Birth Place: Vermont
Parents' Marriage Place: NS
Household Members:
Jane Mc Farland, 70 - widowed
Mary E Hoisington, 47 - divorced daughter
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. - [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Jane A Mcfarland
Birth Year: abt 1851
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Street address: 9th Street
Ward of City: 4
Block: 160
House Number in Cities or Towns: 1057
Dwelling Number: 68
Family Number: 7
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 9, 000
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Jane A Mcfarland, 79 [VT]
Edna Hoisington, 54 [NB]; daughter, divorced
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 675; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 328.0; FHL microfilm: 2340410
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee
F, #100, b. 13 May 1852, d. 19 February 1933
Parents
| Father | Daniel McDuffee (b. 26 May 1817, d. 25 June 1893) |
| Mother | Laura Ann Renslow (b. 1 August 1816, d. 1890) |
| Pedigree Link |
Family: George McMurray
| Daughter | Effie McMurray+ |
| Son | Earnest Raymond McMurray (b. 21 March 1888) |
Biography
Marcellia was born on 13 May 1852 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa.
Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee married George McMurray before 1870.
Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee died on 19 February 1933 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, at age 80.
Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee married George McMurray before 1870.
Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee died on 19 February 1933 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, at age 80.
Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee appeared on the census of 1854 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists the Daniel McDuffee household containing 2 males [probably Daniel and his son George] and 3 females [probably his wife Laura and their daughters Georgia Alice and either Marcella or Jane] and one voter and one member of the militia [Daniel].1 Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee appeared on the census of 1856 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which lists D. [Daniel] McDuffee, 39, born in Vermont; his wife Laura, 40, born in Vermont; and their children G.J. [George Julius] McDuffee, 9, born in Wisconsin; M.J. [probably Georgia Alice because of the age] McDuffee, 7, born in Wisconsin; Macilia [Marcella], 5 born in Iowa; and Baby [Medora] McDuffee, 0, born in Iowa.2 Marcellia (Celia) McDuffee appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Daniel McDuffee and Laura Ann McDuffee in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa, which list the McDuff [sic] family as husband Daniel, 43 (born in Vermont), wife Laura, 43 (also born in Vermont), and children George J., 12 (born in Wisconsin), Jane, 10, Marcellia, 8, Medora, 5 and Delos [apparently should be Harrison or Harris], 2 (all born in Iowa). [Query: Where is their daughter Georgiana Alice who would have been about 11?] Daniel McDuff's occupation is listed as a farmer.
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.3
Household Members in the 1860 Census:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcelia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2.3
| Last Edited | 8 July 2025 |
Citations
- [S773] www.ancestery.com, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (Provo, UT: The Generations Network). Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
- [S773] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Laura H Mc Duffee, [Laura R. McDuffee], [Laura A Mc Duffee]
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: Vermont
Residence Date: 1856
Residence Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
D Mc Duffee 39
Laura H Mc Duffee 40
G J Mc Duffee 9
M G Mc Duffee 7
MacIlia Mc Duffee 5
Baby Mc Duffee 0. - [S9] 1860 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, A microfi1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel McDuff
[Daniel McDuffee]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Vermont
Home in 1860: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa
Post Office: Douglass
Family Number: 258
Value of Real Estate:
Household Members:
Daniel McDuff 43
Laura A McDuff 43
George J McDuff 12
Jane McDuff 10
Marcellia McDuff 8
Medora McDuff 5
Delos McDuff 2
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 36; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 803322
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARlm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.