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Nehemiah Davis Starr was born on 13 January 1838 in Maidencreek Twp., Berks Co., PA.¹ He married Henrietta Hadley in 1865 in Missouri. He died on 22 December 1912 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

FROM THE CANTON PRESS DATED: DECEMBER 27, 1912:

Death claimed another well-known and highly esteemed citizen, Capt. N.D. Starr at midnight Dec. 22nd while he had been in declining health for several months, yet his departure was unexpected by his friends.

Deceased was raised a Quaker and adhered to that belief during life. He was a member of the Board of Trustees for a number of years, an active Odd Fellow and useful man.

His funeral was conducted at his late residence on North Seventh street, Tuesday afternoon by Elder Byron Ingold assisted by Elder Roy Youtz, after which the remains were laid to rest in Forest Grove Cemetery by the members of Canton lodge No. 44 I.O.O.F.

Nehemiah David Starr was born in Berks County, Penn. In early life he moved with his father's family to Alliance, Ohio where he received his education at Alliance High school and Mt. Union College. The family moved to Lewis County in 1859 where he taught school, until in response to his country's call in 1861 he enlisted in the 31st MO. Volunteers and was afterward made 1st. Lieutenant of his regiment. He continued in the service until sometime in 1865 when he came home to fill the office of County Clerk of Lewis county. In 1870 he moved to Canton and engaged in Business and has remained ever since in Canton and vicinity except for about a year during which he was engaged in the lumber business in Kansas.

In 1865 he was married to Miss Henrietta Headly. To this union were born five children, two sons and three daughters, who with seven grandchildren survive him.

Had he lived until January 13 he would have been 75 years old. The following relatives from a distance attended the funeral: P.J. Starr, a brother, and wife, of Kahoka; James P. Starr of Fairfield, Iowa; Mrs. Frank Tweedy of Keokuk; Mrs. Frank Meyers of Memphis, MO.; Henry Nichols and family of Williamstown.

. Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

FROM THE CANTON PRESS DATED: DECEMBER 27, 1912:

Death claimed another well-known and highly esteemed citizen, Capt. N.D. Starr at midnight Dec. 22nd while he had been in declining health for several months, yet his departure was unexpected by his friends.

Deceased was raised a Quaker and adhered to that belief during life. He was a member of the Board of Trustees for a number of years, an active Odd Fellow and useful man.

His funeral was conducted at his late residence on North Seventh street, Tuesday afternoon by Elder Byron Ingold assisted by Elder Roy Youtz, after which the remains were laid to rest in Forest Grove Cemetery by the members of Canton lodge No. 44 I.O.O.F.

Nehemiah David Starr was born in Berks County, Penn. In early life he moved with his father's family to Alliance, Ohio where he received his education at Alliance High school and Mt. Union College. The family moved to Lewis County in 1859 where he taught school, until in response to his country's call in 1861 he enlisted in the 31st MO. Volunteers and was afterward made 1st. Lieutenant of his regiment. He continued in the service until sometime in 1865 when he came home to fill the office of County Clerk of Lewis county. In 1870 he moved to Canton and engaged in Business and has remained ever since in Canton and vicinity except for about a year during which he was engaged in the lumber business in Kansas.

In 1865 he was married to Miss Henrietta Headly. To this union were born five children, two sons and three daughters, who with seven grandchildren survive him.

Had he lived until January 13 he would have been 75 years old. The following relatives from a distance attended the funeral: P.J. Starr, a brother, and wife, of Kahoka; James P. Starr of Fairfield, Iowa; Mrs. Frank Tweedy of Keokuk; Mrs. Frank Meyers of Memphis, MO.; Henry Nichols and family of Williamstown. He was buried in December 1912 in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Findagrave #7969261. Findagrave #7969261.

Nehemiah Davis Starr began military service Civil War service, U.S. Army, Co. E, 21st Missouri Volunteer Infantry, 1 Lt.; Henrietta was approved for a widow's pension in 1913. Civil War service, U.S. Army, Co. E, 21st Missouri Volunteer Infantry, 1 Lt.; Henrietta was approved for a widow's pension in 1913. He lived on 1 June 1870 in Monticello, Lewis Co., MO. County clerk.²

Henrietta Hadley was born on 21 July 1845 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL; daughter of James Headley (Hadley), per death certificate information given by her son James. A James C. Hadley married Margaret McCurdy on 24 DEC 1843 in Adams County, Illinois. These were probably the parents of Henrietta -- their fate is unknown but she appears to have been ophaned before the 1850 census was taken, in which she is listed living with William C. L. and Elizabeth Smith in Quincy.; daughter of James Headley (Hadley), per death certificate information given by her son James. A James C. Hadley married Margaret McCurdy on 24 DEC 1843 in Adams County, Illinois. These were probably the parents of Henrietta -- their fate is unknown but she appears to have been ophaned before the 1850 census was taken, in which she is listed living with William C. L. and Elizabeth Smith in Quincy.^1,2 She married Nehemiah Davis Starr son of James Starr and Phoebe Hilles, in 1865 in Missouri. Henrietta Hadley died on 30 July 1920 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Lewis County, Missouri death certificate #24927, filed 4 AUG 1920.

Obituary -- The Canton Press, Canton, Missouri; Friday, 6 AUG 1920, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

We record with sorrow the death of another of Canton's oldest and most respected residents. Mrs. N. Starr, mother of Mayor J.W. Starr. Mrs. Starr had been in her usual health and had been attending the chautauqua. Last Friday evening as she was preparing to go to the performance she was taken with an attack of heart trouble, to which she had been subject for some time, lapsing into unconsciousness from which she never roused. About eleven o'clock her spirit quietly passed from earth to its eternal abiding place.

Henrietta Headley was born in Quincy, Ill., July 21, 1845. Her mother died when she was a child and an only sister died in infancy. She came to Canton about 1850, and with the exception of the period of her husband's incumbency in office, when they lived in Monticello, and one year in Kansas, Canton has been her home.

In 1865 she was married to Nehemiah D. Starr. To them were born five children, three daughters, Miss Hattie, Mrs Zahn and Mrs. H. R. McRoberts, and two sons, James W., and F.P. Starr. With the exception of Mrs. Zahn, who lives in Fargo, Okla., all of the family live in Canton.

Mrs. Starr was a member of the Christian church. Her life was lived in the quiet of her home and she lived to see her children rise up and call her blessed. She rests from her labors and her works follow with her.

Funeral services were conducted from her late residence Monday morning at 10:00 by her pastor, George L. Peters, and her body was laid to rest in Forest Grove Cemetery.

. Lewis County, Missouri death certificate #24927, filed 4 AUG 1920.

Obituary -- The Canton Press, Canton, Missouri; Friday, 6 AUG 1920, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

We record with sorrow the death of another of Canton's oldest and most respected residents. Mrs. N. Starr, mother of Mayor J.W. Starr. Mrs. Starr had been in her usual health and had been attending the chautauqua. Last Friday evening as she was preparing to go to the performance she was taken with an attack of heart trouble, to which she had been subject for some time, lapsing into unconsciousness from which she never roused. About eleven o'clock her spirit quietly passed from earth to its eternal abiding place.

Henrietta Headley was born in Quincy, Ill., July 21, 1845. Her mother died when she was a child and an only sister died in infancy. She came to Canton about 1850, and with the exception of the period of her husband's incumbency in office, when they lived in Monticello, and one year in Kansas, Canton has been her home.

In 1865 she was married to Nehemiah D. Starr. To them were born five children, three daughters, Miss Hattie, Mrs Zahn and Mrs. H. R. McRoberts, and two sons, James W., and F.P. Starr. With the exception of Mrs. Zahn, who lives in Fargo, Okla., all of the family live in Canton.

Mrs. Starr was a member of the Christian church. Her life was lived in the quiet of her home and she lived to see her children rise up and call her blessed. She rests from her labors and her works follow with her.

Funeral services were conducted from her late residence Monday morning at 10:00 by her pastor, George L. Peters, and her body was laid to rest in Forest Grove Cemetery. She was buried in 1920 in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Findagrave #7969264. Findagrave #7969264.

Henrietta Hadley lived on 22 August 1850 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL. age 4, in the household of William C. L. Smith and his wife, Elizabeth. Henrietta appears to have been an orphan.³

James William Starr was born on 11 November 1870 in Monticello, Lewis Co., MO. He married Elizabeth Eleanor Linn. He died on 28 December 1936 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO.

Elizabeth Eleanor Linn was born on 26 February 1872 in New Hope, Lincoln Co., MO. She married James William Starr son of Nehemiah Davis Starr and Henrietta Hadley. Elizabeth Eleanor Linn died on 2 May 1948 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

Frances Flore Starr was born on 20 April 1910 in St. Louis, MO.

Henrietta Elizabeth Starr was born on 1 July 1913 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO. She married Verl E. Fugate about 1941. She died on 21 February 2002 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO.

She was buried in February 2002 in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis Co., MO.

Elizabeth Henrietta Starr was born on 25 August 1866 in Lewis Co., MO.¹

Elizabeth Henrietta Starr was also known as "Hattie" Starr.

Minerva Retta Starr was born on 5 December 1868 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO.¹ She married Louis Zahn on 5 December 1889 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO. She died on 10 January 1931 in Woodward, Woodward Co., OK.

She was buried in January 1931 in Fargo Cemetery, Fargo, Ellis Co., OK, Findagrave #78802451. Findagrave #78802451.

Minerva Retta Starr was also known as "Minnie" Starr.

Fourth Pattee Starr was born on 4 July 1872 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO. He married Carolyn Graves. He died on 1 September 1954.

He was buried in September 1954 in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Findagrave #7969259. Findagrave #7969259.

Ellen Starr was born on 27 September 1876 in Melrose Farm, Lewis Co., MO. She married Hayden Raymond McRoberts. She died in Canton, Lewis Co., MO.

Louis Zahn was born on 1 August 1868 in Morgan Co., IL; son of Johann Friedrich and Margaret (Hohenstein) Zahn.; son of Johann Friedrich and Margaret (Hohenstein) Zahn. He married Minerva Retta Starr daughter of Nehemiah Davis Starr and Henrietta Hadley, on 5 December 1889 in Canton, Lewis Co., MO. Louis Zahn died on 26 December 1953 in Sharon, Woodward Co., OK, Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

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Zahn Services Held Monday

Funeral services for Louis Zahn, pioneer businessman of northwestern Oklahoma, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sharon Methodist church with Rev. J. C. Watson, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was in the Fargo cemetery with final Masonic rites conducted by Charity Lodge No. 254, AF&AM.

Mr. Zahn died early Saturday morning at his home in Sharon following a heart attack. He was born Aug. 1, 1868 in Morgan county, Ill. He came to Oklahoma in 1895 and settled in Kay county. In 1903 he moved to Fargo and established the Fargo Grain and Supply company. He operated the business until 1931 when he sold out and moved to Sharon where he operated the Zahn Grain company until his death.

In 1889 he was united in marriage to Minnie Starr who preceded him in death. On Dec. 25, 1931 he was united in marriage to Carrie E. Conway of Sharon, Okla. He was a member of the Methodist church.

He was a charter member of Charity Lodge No. 252, AF&AM at Fargo and recently received his 50 year membership pin.

Survivors include his wife Carrie of the home in Sharon, one daughter Valma Zahn, Gage; one son, Vernal, Fargo; also one step-daughter Levira C. Canaday, Los Angeles, and two step sons, Theo. J. Conway, Eagle Point, Ore., and Harold C. Conway, Compton, Calif.; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Byron Mason Funeral Home.

. Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

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Zahn Services Held Monday

Funeral services for Louis Zahn, pioneer businessman of northwestern Oklahoma, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sharon Methodist church with Rev. J. C. Watson, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was in the Fargo cemetery with final Masonic rites conducted by Charity Lodge No. 254, AF&AM.

Mr. Zahn died early Saturday morning at his home in Sharon following a heart attack. He was born Aug. 1, 1868 in Morgan county, Ill. He came to Oklahoma in 1895 and settled in Kay county. In 1903 he moved to Fargo and established the Fargo Grain and Supply company. He operated the business until 1931 when he sold out and moved to Sharon where he operated the Zahn Grain company until his death.

In 1889 he was united in marriage to Minnie Starr who preceded him in death. On Dec. 25, 1931 he was united in marriage to Carrie E. Conway of Sharon, Okla. He was a member of the Methodist church.

He was a charter member of Charity Lodge No. 252, AF&AM at Fargo and recently received his 50 year membership pin.

Survivors include his wife Carrie of the home in Sharon, one daughter Valma Zahn, Gage; one son, Vernal, Fargo; also one step-daughter Levira C. Canaday, Los Angeles, and two step sons, Theo. J. Conway, Eagle Point, Ore., and Harold C. Conway, Compton, Calif.; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Byron Mason Funeral Home. He was buried in December 1953 in Fargo Cemetery, Fargo, Ellis Co., OK, Findagrave #78802443. Findagrave #78802443.

Carolyn Graves was born on 8 March 1874; daughter of William H. and Jennie Frances (Montgomery) Graves.; daughter of William H. and Jennie Frances (Montgomery) Graves. She married Fourth Pattee Starr son of Nehemiah Davis Starr and Henrietta Hadley. Carolyn Graves died on 25 October 1966.

She was buried in October 1966 in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Findagrave #7969260. Findagrave #7969260.

Carolyn Graves was also known as "Carrie" Graves.

Hayden Raymond McRoberts was born in 1872 in Lewis Co., MO. He married Ellen Starr daughter of Nehemiah Davis Starr and Henrietta Hadley.

Robert Hilles was born on 23 February 1783. He married Jane Lee daughter of Isaac Lee and Mary Boone, on 14 May 1805 in Exeter, Berks Co., PA.¹ Robert Hilles died on 2 October 1867 in Columbiana Co., OH.

He was buried in October 1867 in Hope Cemetery, Salem, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #80430524. Findagrave #80430524.

Jane Lee was born on 19 July 1780 Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940. Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940. She married Robert Hilles on 14 May 1805 in Exeter, Berks Co., PA.¹ She died in Columbiana Co., OH.

She was buried in Hope Cemetery, Salem, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #94244120. Findagrave #94244120.

Charles W. Starr was born on 14 August 1829 in Maidencreek Twp., Berks Co., PA. He died on 28 September 1832 in Maidencreek Twp., Berks Co., PA.

Jane Hilles Starr was born on 11 May 1833 in Berks Co., PA.^1,2 She married Henry Martin Brosius son of Benjamin Brosius and Phebe Booth, on 20 March 1858 in Mahoning Co., OH.¹ Jane Hilles Starr died on 5 May 1919.

She was buried in May 1919 in Deer Ridge Cemetery, Deer Ridge, Lewis Co., MO, Findagrave #7859190. Findagrave #7859190.

Jane Hilles Starr was also known as "Jennie" Starr.

Mary Lee Starr was born on 17 November 1835 in Berks or Somerset Co., PA.^1,2 She married Septimus K. Brosius son of Benjamin Brosius and Phebe Booth, on 20 March 1858 in Mahoning Co., OH. Mary Lee Starr died on 12 August 1921 in Scotland Co., MO.

She was buried in August 1921 in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, Knox Co., MO, Findagrave #72279941. Findagrave #72279941.

Mary Lee Starr lived on 9 June 1870 in Washington Twp., Clark Co., MO. farming.³ She lived on 2 June 1880 in Washington Twp., Clark Co., OH. farming.⁴

Ralph Benton Starr was born on 26 February 1873.

Archibald Leslie Bassett married Vera Vesta Starr daughter of Moses Wesley Starr and Emma Alice Wellsher, on 27 August 1919.

Joshua Wheeler was born about 1749. He married Ann Carpenter daughter of Stephen Carpenter and Amy Field, on 9 May 1773 in First Presbyterian Church, New York City, NY.

Occupation: Cordwainer.

Ann Carpenter was born about 1750 in Flushing, Queens Co. (now), NY. She married Joshua Wheeler son of Wheeler Wheeler and Hannah Mead, on 9 May 1773 in First Presbyterian Church, New York City, NY.

Ann Carpenter was also known as "Nancy" Carpenter.

Note: Number 173 in the book "The Carpenter Family in America" by Daniel H. Carpenter, 1901. Number 173 in the book "The Carpenter Family in America" by Daniel H. Carpenter, 1901.

Stephen Carpenter was born about 1720 in Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY. He married Amy Field about 1742. He died about 1754 in New York City, NY.

Cause of death: Smallpox. Smallpox. Occupation: Stephen was an innholder of Outward, New York City, and a farmer. Stephen was an innholder of Outward, New York City, and a farmer. Nicholas Bayard was made administrator of his estate on Jan 16,1755, with John VanCourtlandt posting bond. On Nov 26, 1753 Stephen Carpenter posted bond with Peter Ferris of East Chester, Westchester County, NY. Proprietor of Bulls Head Tavern, picture 1783 in "Valentine 's Manual .".

Wheeler Wheeler married Hannah Mead.

Hannah Mead married Wheeler Wheeler.

Thomas Carpenter was born about 15 August 1687 in Musketa Cove, Nassau Co., NY. He married Hannah Alsop daughter of Thomas Alsop and Susannah Blackwell, on 14 October 1708 in Duck Pond, Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY. Thomas Carpenter died before 12 September 1766 in Rye, Westchester Co., NY.

Note: Will dated 29 August 1766, proven 12 September 1766.

Number 20 in the book "The Carpenter Family in America" by Daniel H. Carpenter, 1901. Will dated 29 August 1766, proven 12 September 1766.

Number 20 in the book "The Carpenter Family in America" by Daniel H. Carpenter, 1901. Thomas Carpenter was christened on 9 September 1687 in Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY.

Joseph Carpenter married Ann Thornecroft.

Ann Thornecroft married Joseph Carpenter son of Joseph Carpenter and Hannah.

Joseph Carpenter was born after 1635 in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. He married Hannah.

Hannah was born on 3 April 1640. She married Joseph Carpenter son of Captain William Carpenter and Elizabeth Peake Arnold.