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Gertrude Dunkin was born on 31 March 1882 in Mexico, Audrain Co., MO. She married Bruce Thomas Davault son of Frederick Davault and Margaret Ellen McCleary, on 25 May 1911 in Mexico, Audrain Co., MO,
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Montgomery County Leader
Davault -- Dunkin.
Married at the home of the bride's parents, near Mexico, Thursday, May 25th, 1911, Mr. Bruce Davault and Miss Gertrude Dunkin. Only the immediate relatives of the bride were present. Miss Dunkin is quite an accomplished young lady and for several years past has been teaching school in Audrain county.
Bruce is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davault of this place, and was born and raised (in) New Florence, and is a young man of sterling worth. For the past few years he has been a postal clerk in the post office at Tulsa, Okla. They went to St. Louis on No. 12 last night. They will return to this place next week for a few days
visit. They will make their home in Tulsa, where a new home, nicely furnished is awaiting them.
The LEADER extends best wishes.
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Montgomery County Leader
Davault -- Dunkin.
Married at the home of the bride's parents, near Mexico, Thursday, May 25th, 1911, Mr. Bruce Davault and Miss Gertrude Dunkin. Only the immediate relatives of the bride were present. Miss Dunkin is quite an accomplished young lady and for several years past has been teaching school in Audrain county.
Bruce is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davault of this place, and was born and raised (in) New Florence, and is a young man of sterling worth. For the past few years he has been a postal clerk in the post office at Tulsa, Okla. They went to St. Louis on No. 12 last night. They will return to this place next week for a few days
visit. They will make their home in Tulsa, where a new home, nicely furnished is awaiting them.
The LEADER extends best wishes. Gertrude Dunkin died on 12 August 1971 in Cerritos, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Duncan Elwood Davault was born on 11 May 1912 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. He married Helen Louise Gregory daughter of Walter Theodore Gregory and Gertrude E. McCortney, on 4 September 1936. Duncan Elwood Davault died on 6 March 1989 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

He was buried in March 1989 in Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Duncan Elwood Davault was educated in University of Oklahoma, Norman, Cleveland Co., OK. Occupation: Was in business in El Cajon and San Diego, later employed by the county as a Tax Appraiser.

Mildred Marie Davault was born on 30 August 1919 in Mexico, Audrain Co., MO. She married John Rogers Hendel son of Charles A. Hendel and Helen Brelsford Higgins, on 7 December 1938 in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ. Mildred Marie Davault died on 4 December 2007 in King Co., WA.

Mildred Marie Davault lived in Cerritos, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Helen Louise Gregory was born on 25 December 1917 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.¹ She married Duncan Elwood Davault son of Bruce Thomas Davault and Gertrude Dunkin, on 4 September 1936. Helen Louise Gregory died on 7 February 1978 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

She was buried in February 1978 in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Nellie Irene Bordeaux was born on 25 January 1872 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., Illinois.¹ She married William Henry Knox son of David Franklin Knox and Catherine DaVault, on 23 October 1890 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. Nellie Irene Bordeaux died on 24 September 1952 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO, OBITUARY - Montgomery Standard, October 02, 1952
Mrs. W. H. Knox Dies At New Florence
Nellie Irene Bordeaux, daughter of Edward and Martha Kely Bordeaux, was born in Shipman, Illinois, on January 25, 1872, and passed away at her home near New Florence, Missouri, on September 24, 1952. On October 23, 1890, she was united in marriage with William Henry Knox. To this union three children were born: David Franklin, of the home; Clara Louise (Mrs. E. H. Duebbert), and William Henry both of St. Louis.
In early life she united with the Methodist Church of New Florence and ever lived a Christian life. She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the New Florence Chapter and was one of its early Past Matrons. At the time of her death she was a member of Montgomery Chapter No. 388. She held membership in the New Florence Rural Extension Club and had been a member of an extension club longer than any other person in this county. She was also a member of the New Florence Study Club. Mrs. Knox possessed a cheerful disposition and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. Her hospitality was renowned, and many happy hours were spent in her home by friends and relatives. She had a vast knowledge of practical things, and many times her advice was sought by those less experienced and less skillful than she. As she became more advanced in years her interests remained varied, and her energy was remarkable. A great bond of affection existed between her and her son-in-law and daughters-in-law, one of whom lived in her home for many years.
Besides her devoted children she leaves three granddaughters; Dorothy Louise Duebbert, Mildred
Knox Duebbert, and Nancy Carol Knox, of St. Louis; a grandson James Knox; a brother, Luther Bordeaux of Montgomery City; two sisters: Mrs. Rose Barnes of Cuba, Missouri, and Mrs. M. A. Green, of Montgomery City; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. W. H. Knox, of St. Louis, and Mrs. D. F. Knox, of the home; a son-in-law, E. H. Duebbert, of St. Louis; two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Gene Bordeaux, of Chamelon, Illinois, and Mrs. Luther Bordeaux, of Montgomery City; one brother-in-law, M. A. Green, of Montgomery City; besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the New Florence Methodist Church by a former paster, Rev. P. C. Paschal, assisted by Rev. Jon Kirk, with interment in the New Florence Cemetery under the direction of the Eastern Star.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were E. H. Duebbert, Misses Dorothy and Mildred Duebbert, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knox, Jr., and daughter Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Creissen, Mrs. T. I. Tritch, Mrs. A. C. Kercher, Mrs. Lynn Ward, Miss Bernice Bordeaux, of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, of Fulton; Tinsley Bordeaux of Terra Haute, Indiana; H. W. Dornan of Labadie; and Miss Dora Crane of Warrensburg.

. OBITUARY - Montgomery Standard, October 02, 1952
Mrs. W. H. Knox Dies At New Florence
Nellie Irene Bordeaux, daughter of Edward and Martha Kely Bordeaux, was born in Shipman, Illinois, on January 25, 1872, and passed away at her home near New Florence, Missouri, on September 24, 1952. On October 23, 1890, she was united in marriage with William Henry Knox. To this union three children were born: David Franklin, of the home; Clara Louise (Mrs. E. H. Duebbert), and William Henry both of St. Louis.
In early life she united with the Methodist Church of New Florence and ever lived a Christian life. She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the New Florence Chapter and was one of its early Past Matrons. At the time of her death she was a member of Montgomery Chapter No. 388. She held membership in the New Florence Rural Extension Club and had been a member of an extension club longer than any other person in this county. She was also a member of the New Florence Study Club. Mrs. Knox possessed a cheerful disposition and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. Her hospitality was renowned, and many happy hours were spent in her home by friends and relatives. She had a vast knowledge of practical things, and many times her advice was sought by those less experienced and less skillful than she. As she became more advanced in years her interests remained varied, and her energy was remarkable. A great bond of affection existed between her and her son-in-law and daughters-in-law, one of whom lived in her home for many years.
Besides her devoted children she leaves three granddaughters; Dorothy Louise Duebbert, Mildred
Knox Duebbert, and Nancy Carol Knox, of St. Louis; a grandson James Knox; a brother, Luther Bordeaux of Montgomery City; two sisters: Mrs. Rose Barnes of Cuba, Missouri, and Mrs. M. A. Green, of Montgomery City; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. W. H. Knox, of St. Louis, and Mrs. D. F. Knox, of the home; a son-in-law, E. H. Duebbert, of St. Louis; two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Gene Bordeaux, of Chamelon, Illinois, and Mrs. Luther Bordeaux, of Montgomery City; one brother-in-law, M. A. Green, of Montgomery City; besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the New Florence Methodist Church by a former paster, Rev. P. C. Paschal, assisted by Rev. Jon Kirk, with interment in the New Florence Cemetery under the direction of the Eastern Star.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were E. H. Duebbert, Misses Dorothy and Mildred Duebbert, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knox, Jr., and daughter Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Creissen, Mrs. T. I. Tritch, Mrs. A. C. Kercher, Mrs. Lynn Ward, Miss Bernice Bordeaux, of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, of Fulton; Tinsley Bordeaux of Terra Haute, Indiana; H. W. Dornan of Labadie; and Miss Dora Crane of Warrensburg. She was buried in September 1952 in New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.

David Franklin Knox was born on 11 September 1891 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. He married Martha Virginia Powell daughter of William Lewis Powell and Margaret Ellen Vogt, on 22 October 1919 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO, no children. no children. David Franklin Knox died on 11 December 1976.

He was buried in December 1976 in New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.

Clare Louise Knox was born on 26 December 1898 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. She married Elmer H. Duebbert son of Louis Duebbert and Josephine, on 4 September 1917, MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Last Tuesday evening the 4th at 6:30 o'clock, Miss Clara Knox was united in marriage to Mr. Elmer Duebbert at the splendid Knox home south of town. With Miss Geneva Ellis at the Piano, the young couple was escorted into the lighted parlor by Mr. Frank Knox and Miss Martha Powell, where Rev. Arbuthnot performed the ceremony using the ring service. Rev Arbuthnot introduced the ceremony with appropriate remarks that seemed to drive the usual tenseness of such occasions. Elmer and bride drove to town and left on the evening train for a short stay. They will reside in Mexico Missouri, where Elmer has a position with the Pollock Milling Company. Miss Clara is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knox and the good wishes of our community go out to her and Elmer in their new relationship. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Last Tuesday evening the 4th at 6:30 o'clock, Miss Clara Knox was united in marriage to Mr. Elmer Duebbert at the splendid Knox home south of town. With Miss Geneva Ellis at the Piano, the young couple was escorted into the lighted parlor by Mr. Frank Knox and Miss Martha Powell, where Rev. Arbuthnot performed the ceremony using the ring service. Rev Arbuthnot introduced the ceremony with appropriate remarks that seemed to drive the usual tenseness of such occasions. Elmer and bride drove to town and left on the evening train for a short stay. They will reside in Mexico Missouri, where Elmer has a position with the Pollock Milling Company. Miss Clara is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knox and the good wishes of our community go out to her and Elmer in their new relationship. Clare Louise Knox died in August 1985 in St. Louis, MO.¹

William Henry Knox was born on 10 November 1909 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. He married Lillian Anderson on 28 December 1935. He died in February 1987 in St. Louis, MO, per SSDI

. per SSDI.

William Henry Knox lived in 1944 in St. Louis, MO.

Elden M. Goss was born in May 1860 in Kansas.^1,2 He married Mary Louise Knox daughter of David Franklin Knox and Catherine DaVault, on 23 October 1890 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. Elden M. Goss died before 1937.

Occupation: accountant in 1900 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.² Elden M. Goss lived on 4 June 1900 in North First St., San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.²

Honora Estrella Hunter was born on 24 September 1872 in Paris, Edgar Co., IL.¹ She married John Upton Knox son of David Franklin Knox and Catherine DaVault, on 16 May 1894 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO. Honora Estrella Hunter died on 15 May 1932 in the old Peter DeVault Homestead, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.

Honora Estrella Hunter was also known as "Nonee" Hunter.

Hale Talbert Knox was born on 8 November 1898. He died in January 1964.

Note: Left home when still young. SSN 374-10-3787, issued Michigan, last residence Florida. Left home when still young. SSN 374-10-3787, issued Michigan, last residence Florida.

Martha Antoinette Talbot was born on 21 May 1901. She married Thomas Farnen, no children. no children. She died in March 1974 in Montgomery Co. (probably), MO.

She was buried in 1974 in Jonesburg Catholic Cemetery, Jonesburg, Montgomery Co., MO.

Martha Antoinette Talbot lived in Warrington Co., MO.

Henry Howard Nunnelly was born on 8 September 1884. He married Katherine Clare DaVault daughter of Alfred DaVault and Elizabeth Gardner, on 27 September 1911 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO, From the New Florence Leader:

Nunnelly -- Davault.

A beautiful home wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening, September 27, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Davault, when their daughter, Katharyn Clare, became the bride of Mr. Howard Nunnelly.

Promptly at 8:00 o'clock, the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Miss Edith Davault, sister of the bride, announced the approach of the bridal party. The bride and groom, preceded by the attendants, Miss Susie Pemberton and Mr. Herbert Davault, advanced to the bay window, which had been converted by means of flowers and ferns into a bower of beauty for the occasion where the Rev. Rigg in an impressive manner performed the wedding ceremony. The bridal party then led the way to the tastefully appointed dining room where an elegant supper was served.

The petite and winsome bride never looked more charming than in her wedding gown of soft white silk over white satin, with trimmings of white lace and pearl passamentra over which fell the bridal veil held in place over a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was also attired in white silk with trimmings of hand embroidery and lace. The groom and groomsman both wore the conventional black.

They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents which betokened the high esteem of a wide circle of friends.

The bride is a highly cultured young lady, and has been for a number of years one of the popular teachers of this and adjoining counties.

The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nunnelly of this place and is a model young man in every respect and well worthy of the bride he has chosen.

They will go to housekeeping at once in the Locke cottage in the east end of town, where the best wishes of their many friends for a long and prosperous journey through life attend them. From the New Florence Leader:

Nunnelly -- Davault.

A beautiful home wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening, September 27, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Davault, when their daughter, Katharyn Clare, became the bride of Mr. Howard Nunnelly.

Promptly at 8:00 o'clock, the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Miss Edith Davault, sister of the bride, announced the approach of the bridal party. The bride and groom, preceded by the attendants, Miss Susie Pemberton and Mr. Herbert Davault, advanced to the bay window, which had been converted by means of flowers and ferns into a bower of beauty for the occasion where the Rev. Rigg in an impressive manner performed the wedding ceremony. The bridal party then led the way to the tastefully appointed dining room where an elegant supper was served.

The petite and winsome bride never looked more charming than in her wedding gown of soft white silk over white satin, with trimmings of white lace and pearl passamentra over which fell the bridal veil held in place over a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was also attired in white silk with trimmings of hand embroidery and lace. The groom and groomsman both wore the conventional black.

They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents which betokened the high esteem of a wide circle of friends.

The bride is a highly cultured young lady, and has been for a number of years one of the popular teachers of this and adjoining counties.

The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nunnelly of this place and is a model young man in every respect and well worthy of the bride he has chosen.

They will go to housekeeping at once in the Locke cottage in the east end of town, where the best wishes of their many friends for a long and prosperous journey through life attend them. Henry Howard Nunnelly died on 21 May 1966.

He was buried in May 1966 in New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.

Occupation: Worked for the Post Office.

Howard DaVault Nunnelly was born on 4 January 1916 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.¹ He married Emily Louise Cardwell daughter of Charles Scott Cardwell and Ruth Virginia Hatchett, on 7 July 1941. Howard DaVault Nunnelly died on 30 March 1986 in St. Louis, MO.¹

Occupation: Civil Engineer, service station owner, social studies teacher. Howard DaVault Nunnelly lived. Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Schenectady, NY, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and finally St. Louis.

Lillian Marvin Wilson was born on 17 February 1871.¹ She married George Youse Bast son of Charles Anderson Bast and Frances Louise DaVault, in November 1892. Lillian Marvin Wilson died on 9 December 1965 in Ohio.¹

She was buried in 1965 in New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.

George Youse Bast was born on 3 December 1893 in Vandalia, Audrain Co., MO. He married Frances Russell Haley about 1920. He married Margaret Carroll daughter of Noble Carroll and Lottie Scarff, on 14 June 1945. George Youse Bast died on 4 January 1969 in Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL.

He was buried in January 1969 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL.

May Vaurine Bast was born in September 1897 in St. Louis (probably), MO.¹ She married Angus Adams.

David Clarence Davis was born in July 1876 in Missouri.¹ He married Augusta Minerva Bast daughter of Charles Anderson Bast and Frances Louise DaVault, on 2 September 1897.

Kenneth Gordon Davis was born in December 1899 in St. Louis, MO.¹ He married Vinita Bond.

Occupation: Worked for the telephone company. Kenneth Gordon Davis lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Clarence Bast Davis was born in December 1898 in St. Louis, MO.¹ He was buried in Logansport, Cass Co., IN.

Clarence Bast Davis was also known as "Bast" Davis. He lived in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

George L. Kemp married Augusta Minerva Bast daughter of Charles Anderson Bast and Frances Louise DaVault, before 1931.

Rev. David Clay Lilly, D.D., was born on 17 September 1870 in Kentucky. He married Mary Hamilton DeVault Guerrant daughter of Dr. Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., D.D., and Mary Jane DeVault, on 3 September 1891 in Jessamine Co., KY. Rev. David Clay Lilly, D.D., died on 28 May 1939.

He was buried in 1939 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

Grace Guerrant Lilly was born on 4 November 1894 in Kentucky.¹ She married Charles Creech. She died in April 1984 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.¹

Henry Tracy Lilly was born on 29 March 1897 in Alabama. He married Grace Green in 1945. He died in October 1973.

Occupation: Professor, Davidson College, Davidson, NC.

Dr. Edward Owings Guerrant Lilly was born on 24 September 1898 in Kentucky.¹ He married Elizabeth Frazer in 1924. He died in June 1981 in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.¹

Occupation: Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, South Carolina.

Anne Elizabeth Lilly was born on 16 May 1905 in North Carolina. She married Hugh Thomas Swedenberg in 1936. She died on 24 September 1997 in San Diego Co., CA.

William Rowlett Guerrant was born in November 1867 in North Carolina. He married Lucy Amanda Guerrant daughter of Dr. Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., D.D., and Mary Jane DeVault, on 16 November 1893 in Jessamine Co., KY. William Rowlett Guerrant died on 13 March 1921 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

Occupation: Hardware merchant, partner in Crews & Guerrant in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA.

Mary Hamlin Guerrant was born on 11 August 1894 in Virginia. She married W. Gillispie. She died on 12 May 1992 in "Thistleton", Tazewell Co., VA.

Lucy Russell Guerrant was born on 15 March 1903 in Virginia.¹ She married Horton Honsaker. She died on 12 August 1986 in Orange Co., CA.¹

Campbell L. Patterson was born on 12 February 1872 in Kentucky. He married Julia Tenney Guerrant daughter of Dr. Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., D.D., and Mary Jane DeVault, in 1902. Campbell L. Patterson died on 7 August 1954 in Clark Co., KY.

Occupation: Farmer and horseman, Wilmore, Jessamine Co. Farmer and horseman, Wilmore, Jessamine Co., KY.

Note: Genealogy of Campbell L. Patterson: (Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 5th ed., 1887, Jessamine Co. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ky/Bios?read=3516)
JOSEPH M. PATTERSON was born August 7, 1826, and is the third son of John and Nancy (Campbell) Patterson, natives of Virginia and Jessamine County respectively. At the age of five years John Patterson came to Jessamine County from Virginia, with his father, William Patterson, who was a native of Scotland. John Patterson was a private in the war of 1812, was born December 3, 1786, and died April 11, 1870. He was engaged in farming and trading with New Orleans, going with produce by boat to New Orleans and walking back eight times. He once rode from New Orleans to Natchez on the old "Vissouvioux" the first boat ever floated on the Mississippi River. He was ten days going the distance of 300 miles. He could have walked it in less time. He has now living three children: Eliza, married to Rev. Crutcher, of Jessamine County; Joseph M. and Samuel. Joseph M. Patterson was born in Jessamine County, reared on the farm, and received a liberal education. In 1851-53 he was superintendent of the manufacture of rope-bagging and twine for George I. Brown. With this exception he has been engaged in farming, trading, raising and dealing in horses. He owns 250 acres of land in Lee District. December 11, 1851, he married Hannah A., daughter of Jacob Wilmore, who was also born in Jessamine County. To this union have been born ten children: William S., Mary J., Joseph M. Jr., Jacob, Robert G., John, Campbell and James, living, and two children dead, John and an infant. Mrs. Nancy Patterson was born February 19, 1791, and died October 17, 1863.
Notes for HANNAH ANN WILMORE: Second cousin to Joseph Mercer Patterson. Genealogy of Campbell L. Patterson: (Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 5th ed., 1887, Jessamine Co. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ky/Bios?read=3516)
JOSEPH M. PATTERSON was born August 7, 1826, and is the third son of John and Nancy (Campbell) Patterson, natives of Virginia and Jessamine County respectively. At the age of five years John Patterson came to Jessamine County from Virginia, with his father, William Patterson, who was a native of Scotland. John Patterson was a private in the war of 1812, was born December 3, 1786, and died April 11, 1870. He was engaged in farming and trading with New Orleans, going with produce by boat to New Orleans and walking back eight times. He once rode from New Orleans to Natchez on the old "Vissouvioux" the first boat ever floated on the Mississippi River. He was ten days going the distance of 300 miles. He could have walked it in less time. He has now living three children: Eliza, married to Rev. Crutcher, of Jessamine County; Joseph M. and Samuel. Joseph M. Patterson was born in Jessamine County, reared on the farm, and received a liberal education. In 1851-53 he was superintendent of the manufacture of rope-bagging and twine for George I. Brown. With this exception he has been engaged in farming, trading, raising and dealing in horses. He owns 250 acres of land in Lee District. December 11, 1851, he married Hannah A., daughter of Jacob Wilmore, who was also born in Jessamine County. To this union have been born ten children: William S., Mary J., Joseph M. Jr., Jacob, Robert G., John, Campbell and James, living, and two children dead, John and an infant. Mrs. Nancy Patterson was born February 19, 1791, and died October 17, 1863.
Notes for HANNAH ANN WILMORE: Second cousin to Joseph Mercer Patterson.