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Susanna Francis

F, #87421, b. 7 October 1868, d. 17 March 1950

Parents

FatherNathan Francis (b. 9 June 1832, d. 9 June 1910)
MotherMary Catherine Duncan (b. 24 February 1844, d. 4 April 1917)
Pedigree Link

Family: Henry Martin Owen (b. 30 December 1866, d. 6 November 1947)

DaughterHelen Francis Owen (b. 16 January 1894, d. 10 November 1904)
SonHonore Martyn Owen+ (b. 29 July 1901, d. September 1966)

Biography

Susanna Francis was born on 7 October 1868 in Illinois. She married Henry Martin Owen, son of Oscar Owen and Mary Wickens. Susanna Francis died on 17 March 1950.

She was buried in March 1950 in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., IL.
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Charles Francis

M, #87422, b. 2 January 1877, d. 11 March 1881

Parents

FatherNathan Francis (b. 9 June 1832, d. 9 June 1910)
MotherMary Catherine Duncan (b. 24 February 1844, d. 4 April 1917)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Francis was born on 2 January 1877 in Illinois. He died on 11 March 1881.

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Eddie N. Francis

M, #87423, b. 4 July 1878, d. 12 December 1878

Parents

FatherNathan Francis (b. 9 June 1832, d. 9 June 1910)
MotherMary Catherine Duncan (b. 24 February 1844, d. 4 April 1917)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Eddie N. Francis was born on 4 July 1878. He died on 12 December 1878.

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Alice A. Varner

F, #87424, b. October 1861, d. 1934
Pedigree Link

Family: Bruce Hunt (b. February 1860, d. 10 August 1936)

Son{ Infant } Hunt (b. 1891, d. 1891)
DaughterMildred R. Hunt (b. January 1896, d. 1934)
SonCharles Raymond Hunt (b. July 1898)
SonLeon C. Hunt (b. September 1899)

Biography

Alice A. Varner was born in October 1861 in Virginia. She married Bruce Hunt, son of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault, on 8 May 1890 in Lafayette Co., MO. Alice A. Varner died in 1934.

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{ Infant } Hunt

M, #87425, b. 1891, d. 1891

Parents

FatherBruce Hunt (b. February 1860, d. 10 August 1936)
MotherAlice A. Varner (b. October 1861, d. 1934)
Pedigree Link

Biography

{ Infant } Hunt was born in 1891. He died in 1891 at one week of age.

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Mildred R. Hunt

F, #87426, b. January 1896, d. 1934

Parents

FatherBruce Hunt (b. February 1860, d. 10 August 1936)
MotherAlice A. Varner (b. October 1861, d. 1934)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mildred R. Hunt was born in January 1896 in Missouri. She died in 1934 in Jackson Co., MO.

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Charles Raymond Hunt

M, #87427, b. July 1898

Parents

FatherBruce Hunt (b. February 1860, d. 10 August 1936)
MotherAlice A. Varner (b. October 1861, d. 1934)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Raymond Hunt was born in July 1898 in Missouri.


Note: no children.
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Leon C. Hunt

M, #87428, b. September 1899

Parents

FatherBruce Hunt (b. February 1860, d. 10 August 1936)
MotherAlice A. Varner (b. October 1861, d. 1934)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Leon C. Hunt was born in September 1899 in Oklahoma.


Note: no children (Leon's wife was a widow with two adult children.)
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John Samuel Lindsey

M, #87429, b. 14 January 1844, d. 12 August 1922

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Eliza C. Hunt (b. 18 December 1854, d. 1 February 1888)

DaughterHannah Brooks Lindsey (b. 1 January 1881, d. 18 February 1888)
DaughterFrances B. Lindsey+ (b. 17 May 1883, d. 19 January 1948)
DaughterIvey Eleanor Lindsey+ (b. 23 January 1888, d. 27 September 1934)

Biography

John Samuel Lindsey was born on 14 January 1844 in Kentucky. He married Eliza C. Hunt, daughter of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault, on 5 February 1879 in Barton Co., MO. John Samuel Lindsey died on 12 August 1922 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

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Stephen Jones Lindsey

M, #87430
Pedigree Link

Family: Hannah Elizabeth Lindsey

SonJohn Samuel Lindsey+ (b. 14 January 1844, d. 12 August 1922)

Biography

Stephen Jones Lindsey married Hannah Elizabeth Lindsey.
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Hannah Elizabeth Lindsey

F, #87431
Pedigree Link

Family: Stephen Jones Lindsey

SonJohn Samuel Lindsey+ (b. 14 January 1844, d. 12 August 1922)

Biography

Hannah Elizabeth Lindsey married Stephen Jones Lindsey.


Note: Stephen and Hannah Lindsey were first cousins.
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Hannah Brooks Lindsey

F, #87432, b. 1 January 1881, d. 18 February 1888

Parents

FatherJohn Samuel Lindsey (b. 14 January 1844, d. 12 August 1922)
MotherEliza C. Hunt (b. 18 December 1854, d. 1 February 1888)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Hannah Brooks Lindsey was born on 1 January 1881 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. She died on 18 February 1888 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO.

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Frances B. Lindsey

F, #87433, b. 17 May 1883, d. 19 January 1948

Parents

FatherJohn Samuel Lindsey (b. 14 January 1844, d. 12 August 1922)
MotherEliza C. Hunt (b. 18 December 1854, d. 1 February 1888)
Pedigree Link

Family: Harry Hacker (b. September 1882)

DaughterMarian Elizabeth Hacker+ (b. 2 June 1906, d. 3 September 1994)
SonRobert Lester Hacker+ (b. 10 June 1910, d. 30 October 1998)

Biography

Frances B. Lindsey was born on 17 May 1883 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. She married Harry Hacker, son of William Hacker and Emma Sykes, on 21 June 1905 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Frances B. Lindsey died on 19 January 1948 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

She was buried in January 1948 in Evergreen Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., WA.
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Ivey Eleanor Lindsey

F, #87434, b. 23 January 1888, d. 27 September 1934

Parents

FatherJohn Samuel Lindsey (b. 14 January 1844, d. 12 August 1922)
MotherEliza C. Hunt (b. 18 December 1854, d. 1 February 1888)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frederick Ralph Fulton (b. about 1888)

DaughterEleanor Lindsay Fulton+ (b. 10 December 1914, d. 2 March 2000)
SonFrederick Peter Fulton (b. 1918, d. 1943)
SonJames Alexander Fulton

Biography

Ivey Eleanor Lindsey was born on 23 January 1888 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. She married Frederick Ralph Fulton in 1912. She died on 27 September 1934 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

She was buried in 1934 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.


Note: After the death of her mother, Ivey was adopted and raised by her uncle and aunt, James Thomas and Anne Eliza (Oates) Lindsey.
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Myranda Burr

M, #87435
Pedigree Link

Family: Emily Ellis

SonRizon William Burr+ (b. 10 August 1849, d. 11 April 1920)

Biography

Myranda Burr married Emily Ellis.
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Emily Ellis

F, #87436
Pedigree Link

Family: Myranda Burr

SonRizon William Burr+ (b. 10 August 1849, d. 11 April 1920)

Biography

Emily Ellis married Myranda Burr.
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Elva Reesa Burr

F, #87437, b. 18 November 1882, d. 27 September 1962

Parents

FatherRizon William Burr (b. 10 August 1849, d. 11 April 1920)
MotherBelvadesa C. Hunt (b. about 1852, d. 31 March 1931)
Pedigree Link

Family: Leigh W. Slocum (b. 13 January 1881, d. 18 November 1969)

DaughterLehla Bell Slocum+ (b. 9 September 1910, d. 9 February 1956)
DaughterMary Elva Slocum+ (b. 15 June 1912, d. 2 December 1975)
DaughterAlberta Burr Slocum+ (b. 12 February 1915, d. 16 September 1998)

Biography

Elva Reesa Burr was born on 18 November 1882 in Missouri. She married Leigh W. Slocum, son of Albert G. Slocum and Mary E. Dorn, in February 1909. Elva Reesa Burr died on 27 September 1962 in Fresno Co., CA.

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William Gillmore

M, #87438
Pedigree Link

Family: Jane Nesbit

SonEphriam Bradley Gillmore+ (b. 15 June 1843, d. 1 January 1914)

Biography

William Gillmore married Jane Nesbit.
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Jane Nesbit

F, #87439
Pedigree Link

Family: William Gillmore

SonEphriam Bradley Gillmore+ (b. 15 June 1843, d. 1 January 1914)

Biography

Jane Nesbit married William Gillmore.
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Harold Gillmore Brooks

M, #87440, b. 22 September 1912, d. 6 June 2017

Parents

FatherWilliam James Brooks (b. 27 March 1860, d. 11 September 1951)
MotherNora Rachel Gillmore (b. 14 December 1871, d. 2 September 1939)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lois Soisin Ung (b. 3 October 1923)

DaughterWendy Jean Brooks+

Biography

Harold Gillmore Brooks was born on 22 September 1912 in Ft. Bragg, Mendocino Co., CA. He married Lois Soisin Ung, daughter of Wai Fook Ung and Chun Hee Wong, on 15 September 1953. Harold Gillmore Brooks died on 6 June 2017 in Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA.

He was buried in June 2017 in Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #201141855.
Harold Gillmore Brooks lived on 9 January 1920 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.1 He lived on 10 April 1930 in 1310 East Eleventh Street, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.2 He began military service

WW II service, U.S. Army, SSgt., radio communications, served 30 months in the Aleutian Islands.

The Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 29 JUN 1942; Page 9; (Newspapers.com):

Sergt. Harold G. Brooks, 5737 Harrison street, who made a brief visit here on the way to Minter Field, Calif., recently completed a radio course at Scott Field, Ill.

The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri;Thursday, 29 MAR 1945; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):

Staff Sergt. Harold G. Brooks is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Grace C. Stahl, 5737 Harrison, after thirty months in the Aleutians.

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Citations

  1. [S829] Kansas City Ward 1, Dist. 0030, sheet 8B, Dwelling 44, Family 126, 1920 Federal Census, Jackson County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, Series T625, Roll 928.
  2. [S5517] Kansas City, Dist. 0028, sheets 17A-B, Dwelling 124, Family 374, 1930 Federal Census, Jackson County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1192-1204 ; FHL #2340927-39.

Sarah Ellis Harrison

F, #87441, b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Elbert S. DeVault (b. 25 December 1849, d. 23 May 1929)

DaughterLeora May DeVault+ (b. 19 May 1883, d. 8 April 1922)
DaughterLeota Eleanor DeVault+ (b. 1 February 1886, d. 25 May 1925)
SonCharles Harrison DeVault+ (b. 26 July 1889, d. 20 January 1973)
DaughterMargaret Elizabeth DeVault+ (b. 21 December 1892, d. 24 May 1982)

Biography

Sarah Ellis Harrison was born in May 1862 in Kenton Co., KY. She married Elbert S. DeVault, son of Michael Kitzmiller DeVault and Mary Ann Bridwell, on 1 January 1882 in Pike Co., IL. Sarah Ellis Harrison died on 25 August 1905 in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL.

She was buried in August 1905, Likely buried in the Pittsfield West Cemetery, no marker found.
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Moses Harrison

M, #87442
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Ballinger

DaughterSarah Ellis Harrison+ (b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905)

Biography

Moses Harrison married Elizabeth Ballinger.
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Elizabeth Ballinger

F, #87443
Pedigree Link

Family: Moses Harrison

DaughterSarah Ellis Harrison+ (b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905)

Biography

Elizabeth Ballinger married Moses Harrison.
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Leora May DeVault

F, #87444, b. 19 May 1883, d. 8 April 1922

Parents

FatherElbert S. DeVault (b. 25 December 1849, d. 23 May 1929)
MotherSarah Ellis Harrison (b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905)
Pedigree Link

Family: Walter Grisham Jackson (b. 27 September 1884, d. 15 March 1919)

SonAndrew Elbert Jackson+ (b. 9 November 1910, d. 21 November 1960)

Biography

Leora May DeVault was born on 19 May 1883 in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL. She married Walter Grisham Jackson, son of John Lincoln Jackson and Louvisa D. Hughes, on 26 May 1908 in Pike Co., IL. Leora May DeVault died on 8 April 1922 in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL.

She was buried in April 1922 in Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121396495.
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Leota Eleanor DeVault

F, #87445, b. 1 February 1886, d. 25 May 1925

Parents

FatherElbert S. DeVault (b. 25 December 1849, d. 23 May 1929)
MotherSarah Ellis Harrison (b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905)
Pedigree Link

Family 1:

SonSchreiber Lucian Oakley+ (b. 22 February 1905, d. 27 May 1954)

Family 2: Clarence Ebert Oakley (b. 11 December 1883, d. 29 June 1932)

SonWilliam E. Oakley (b. 17 August 1911, d. 19 February 1920)
DaughterJuanita Estelene Oakley+ (b. 6 October 1914, d. 30 January 1972)
DaughterMargaret Oakley (b. 19 August 1917, d. 25 December 1986)

Biography

Leota Eleanor DeVault was born on 1 February 1886 in Pike Co., IL. She married Clarence Ebert Oakley, son of William L. Oakley and Sarah Griffin, on 19 June 1910 in Pike Co., IL.1 Leota Eleanor DeVault died on 25 May 1925 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL,

Obituaries:

OBITUARY - (Florida)

Mrs. Oakley Succumbs To Serious Illness Here Monday Morning

Mrs. Leota E. Oakley, age 39, wife of Clarence E. Oakley, proprietor of the Oakley Theater, died at 1:35 a.m. Monday at her home on Lake Avenue after a serious illness of more than eight weeks duration. Death, which relieved her of a long and patient suffering was said to have been caused by a complication of diseases following an operation performed some time ago.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Oakley is survived by one son, Schreiber and two daughters Margaret W. and Jaunita E. Oakley. Many sorrowful friends viewed the body at the Cadien and Kay funeral home Monday afternoon. The remains accompanied by Mr. Oakley, were shipped Tuesday morning to Pittsfield, Ill., Mrs. Oakley's former home.

Mr. and Mrs. Oakley and family had lived here for more than two years. Mr. Oakley had formerly been in the grocery business on the corner of P street and 10th avenue, to later take over the proprietorship and management of the Oakley Theater.

Funeral services will be held in Pittsfield, Ill., and interment will be made at the Pittsfield cemetery.

OBITUARY - (Illinois)

Pittsfield Woman Dies In Florida

Body of Mrs. Clarence Oakley Will Be Brought Here For Burial.

Mrs. Clarence Oakley died at the family home in Lake Worth, Florida, on Monday morning at 2:30 o'clock after a long illness of kidney trouble and complications. Mrs. Oakley underwent an operation four months ago for appendicitis and since that time has been in a critical condition. Charles Oakley received a message on Monday informing him of the death and asking that arrangements be made to meet the body at Louisiana on Thursday afternoon at 4:35. Mr. Oakley and R. D. Plattner accompanied by the family will bring the remains here and funeral services will be held on Friday. Interment will be in the West cemetery. Mrs. Oakley was formerly Leotta DeVault, daughter of Edward DeVault of this city. She is survived by her husband and three children Schreiber, Margaret and Juanita; a brother, Charles DeVault; and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Kramer of Barry. The Oakleys left Pittsfield a year ago last June.

OBITUARY

DEATH TAKES LEOTA E. OAKLEY

Leota E. Oakley, wife of C. E. Oakley, died at her home in Lake Avenue, Monday 1:30 A.M. Death came as a blessing to the patient suffering after a lingering illness of the past 9 weeks. Mrs. Oakley was well liked in this vicinity and her many friends sympathize with those that are here to mourn her loss as she was known by all her friends to possess such a pleasing personality. Mr. Oakley and family came to Lake Worth two years ago. The body remained in state at the Funeral Home of Cadieu and Kay, until Tuesday A.M., when it was accompanied north by the husband to Pittsfield, Ill. to be laid to rest beside that of her son William who died five years ago. Mrs. Oakley was born in Pittsfield, Ill., February 1st, 1886. Surviving her are Clarence E. Oakley, husband; one son, Schriber, age 20; two daughters; Juanita, 10 and Margaret 7, father, one brother and one sister, all of Pittsfield.

CARD OF THANKS.

Clarence E. Oakley and son, Schreiber, husband and son of the deceased Mrs. Leota Oakley, who died at her home last Monday morning, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness, helpfulness and sympathy during their late bereavement.



She was buried in May 1925 in Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #122922670.
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Citations

  1. [S2059] Pittsfield, Dist. 170, sheet 13A, Dwelling 326, Family 334, 1920 Federal Census, Pike County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 401.

Charles Harrison DeVault

M, #87446, b. 26 July 1889, d. 20 January 1973

Parents

FatherElbert S. DeVault (b. 25 December 1849, d. 23 May 1929)
MotherSarah Ellis Harrison (b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ida May Tuttle (b. 6 August 1896, d. 29 January 1956)

SonCharles Elbert DeVault+ (b. 6 November 1917, d. 1 September 2000)
SonDean Elmo DeVault+ (b. 30 July 1919, d. 19 August 1999)

Biography

Charles Harrison DeVault was born on 26 July 1889 in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL. He married Ida May Tuttle, daughter of Charles Smith Tuttle and Lillie M. French, about 1915.1 Charles Harrison DeVault died on 20 January 1973 in Grand Prairie, Tarrant Co., TX.

He was buried in January 1973 in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #195351442.
Charles Harrison DeVault began military service on 5 June 1917 WWI draft registration, Tremon, Tazewell Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S2058] Morton Twp., Dist. 172, sheet 5A, Dwelling 101, Family 101, 1920 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 410.

Margaret Elizabeth DeVault

F, #87447, b. 21 December 1892, d. 24 May 1982

Parents

FatherElbert S. DeVault (b. 25 December 1849, d. 23 May 1929)
MotherSarah Ellis Harrison (b. May 1862, d. 25 August 1905)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Orville Kramer (b. 4 August 1892, d. 12 December 1960)

DaughterGwendolyn L. Kramer (b. about 1914)
SonAlbert R. Kramer (b. 18 January 1915, d. 20 April 1964)
SonJames Orville Kramer, Jr. (b. 9 September 1916, d. 17 January 2007)
DaughterMary E. Kramer
SonCharles Elbert Kramer+ (b. 11 February 1922, d. 22 May 2013)
DaughterBetty Jane Kramer+ (b. 9 September 1924, d. 9 September 2010)

Biography

Margaret Elizabeth DeVault was born on 21 December 1892 in Pike Co., IL. She married James Orville Kramer, son of Noah Kramer and Mary E. Mummey, on 30 August 1912 in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, When Bessie ran off with James Orville Kramer, her father strongly disapproved. When she came back two weeks later asking to be allowed to stay with her parents and leave her husband, her father replied, "You burnt your ass, now you have to sit on the blister. Go home to your husband." Margaret Elizabeth DeVault died on 24 May 1982 in San Marcos, San Diego Co., CA.

Margaret Elizabeth DeVault was also known as "Bessie" DeVault.
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Charles Boyer1

M, #87448, b. October 1854

Parents

MotherDianah (b. February 1822)
Pedigree Link

Family: Judith (b. May 1854)

DaughterSarah F. Boyer+ (b. 15 February 1886, d. 29 August 1970)

Biography

Charles Boyer was born in October 1854 in Tennessee.1 He married Judith about 1873.2
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Citations

  1. [S1872] Civil Dist. 13, Enumeration Dist. 113, sheet 6A, line 47, 1900 Federal Census, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1601; FHL #1241601.
  2. [S1872] 1900 Federal Census, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1601; FHL #1241601.

Judith1

F, #87449, b. May 1854
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Boyer (b. October 1854)

DaughterSarah F. Boyer+ (b. 15 February 1886, d. 29 August 1970)

Biography

Judith was born in May 1854 in Tennessee.1 She married Charles Boyer, son of Dianah, about 1873.1
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Citations

  1. [S1872] Civil Dist. 13, Enumeration Dist. 113, sheet 6A, line 48, 1900 Federal Census, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1601; FHL #1241601.

Dianah1

F, #87450, b. February 1822
Pedigree Link

Family:

SonCharles Boyer+ (b. October 1854)

Biography

Dianah was born in February 1822 in Virginia.1
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Citations

  1. [S1872] Civil Dist. 13, Enumeration Dist. 113, sheet 6B, line 53, 1900 Federal Census, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1601; FHL #1241601.