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Jessie Irene Carter

F, #138001, b. 10 August 1907, d. 21 April 2001
Pedigree Link

Family: Corliss Ernest Laisure (b. 3 May 1907, d. April 1981)

SonRobert Hartman Laisure+ (b. 6 September 1926, d. 20 September 2013)

Biography

Jessie Irene Carter was born on 10 August 1907 in Wells Co., IN. She married Corliss Ernest Laisure on 30 January 1926 in Adams Co., IN. She died on 21 April 2001 in Peoria Co., IL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Jessie Irene Laisure, 93, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2001, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria County.

Born Aug. 10, 1907, in Wells County, Ind., to Robert Homer and Viola Bouse Carter, she married Corliss E. Laisure on Jan. 30, 1926, in Berne, Ind. He preceded her in death.

She also was preceded in death by two brothers.

Surviving are two sons, Robert (and Shirley) Laisure and Corliss Laisure; and two daughters, Permilla (and Robert) Johnson and Patricia Emerick.

She and her husband owned and operated the Phillips 66 station in Laura.

Burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.

Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Apr. 22, 2001.

She was buried in April 2001 in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #147765850.
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Barbara M. Plummer1

F, #138008, b. 1915

Parents

FatherUlysses G. Plummer (b. 12 November 1867, d. 27 December 1943)
MotherCaroline Mae Perrill (b. 16 January 1880, d. 25 February 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Rankin Kepler (b. 17 May 1874, d. after 1945)

SonRobert Dean Kepler+ (b. 26 January 1933, d. 13 November 1996)
DaughterBarbara Joan Kepler (b. 21 September 1935, d. 11 November 2003)
DaughterShirley May Kepler (b. 7 February 1937, d. 13 March 1994)
SonFloyd Eugene Kepler+ (b. 17 January 1939, d. 25 April 2002)
SonRonald D. Kepler

Biography

Barbara M. Plummer was born in 1915 in Ryan, Delaware Co., IA, per marriage ilcense application.1,2 She married Robert Rankin Kepler, son of Hamilton Peter Kepler and Annabelle Virginia Rankin, on 2 February 1935 in Urbana, Benton Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. A. L. Walker, Pastor, Evangelical Church. Robert had a prior marriage on 28 SEP 1904 with Effie Hunter, who died 6 JAN 1932 at Center Point. They had children Pearl Edith, Iva Marie, Herbert Earl, Robert LaVerne, and Max Dale. According to the marriage license application, Barbara had a previous marriage, husband unknown, although she was using her maiden name. Apparently there were no children. Barbara M. Plummer died.
Barbara M. Plummer lived on 13 April 1940 in 212 A Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.2
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Citations

  1. [S5122] Prairie Twp., Dist. 109, sheet 2A, Dwelling 22, Family 22, 1920 Federal Census, Delaware County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 487; FHL #1820487.
  2. [S2309] Cedar Rapids, ED 57-41B, sheet 1B, Household 21, 1940 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1177.

Georgiann McLaughlin

F, #138009, b. 24 March 1920, d. June 1995

Parents

FatherThomas H. McLaughlin (b. about 1872, d. 1936)
MotherKatherine Dee Woods (b. 1883, d. 1968)
Pedigree Link

Family: Merle Ulysses Plummer (b. 29 December 1915, d. January 1987)

SonRalph M. Plummer
DaughterBetty Anna Plummer+ (b. 3 May 1943, d. 18 June 2010)

Biography

Georgiann McLaughlin was born on 24 March 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.1 She married Merle Ulysses Plummer, son of Ulysses G. Plummer and Caroline Mae Perrill, on 8 October 1938 in Monticello, Lewis Co., MO, Ceremonty by Judge R. L. Anderson. They both lied about their residence, giving Des Moines when it was in fact the Mt. Vernon area. Georgiann remarried to a Daubenmier before SEP 1948 when she filed a change of name with the Social Security Administration. She later remarred to Harold Frazene about 1964. Georgiann McLaughlin and Merle Ulysses Plummer were divorced about 1947. She died in June 1995.
Georgiann McLaughlin lived on 2 April 1940 in 325 1/2 Fourth Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S2309] Cedar Rapids, ED 57-75A, sheet 2A, Household 41, 1940 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1177.

Thomas H. McLaughlin1

M, #138012, b. about 1872, d. 1936
Pedigree Link

Family: Katherine Dee Woods (b. 1883, d. 1968)

DaughterGeorgiann McLaughlin+ (b. 24 March 1920, d. June 1995)

Biography

Thomas H. McLaughlin was born about 1872 in Iowa.1 He married Katherine Dee Woods.1 He died in 1936. He was buried in 1936 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #142167542.
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Citations

  1. [S1227] Franklin Twp., Dist. 0015, sheert 4B, Dwelling 97, Family 97, 1930 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 664-5; FHL #2340399-400.

Katherine Dee Woods1

F, #138013, b. 1883, d. 1968
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas H. McLaughlin (b. about 1872, d. 1936)

DaughterGeorgiann McLaughlin+ (b. 24 March 1920, d. June 1995)

Biography

Katherine Dee Woods was born in 1883 in Iowa.1 She married Thomas H. McLaughlin.1 She died in 1968. She was buried in 1968 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #142167521.
Katherine Dee Woods was also known as "Kate" Woods.1
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Citations

  1. [S1227] Franklin Twp., Dist. 0015, sheert 4B, Dwelling 97, Family 97, 1930 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 664-5; FHL #2340399-400.

Betty Anna Plummer

F, #138014, b. 3 May 1943, d. 18 June 2010

Parents

FatherMerle Ulysses Plummer (b. 29 December 1915, d. January 1987)
MotherGeorgiann McLaughlin (b. 24 March 1920, d. June 1995)
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Raymond Landt (b. 16 May 1933, d. 26 October 2003)

DaughterTerry L. Landt+

Biography

Betty Anna Plummer was born on 3 May 1943 in Linn Co., IA. She married Robert Raymond Landt, Robert had six children with his first wife. She died on 18 June 2010 in Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA. She was buried in June 2010 in Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #112743284.
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Robert Raymond Landt

M, #138015, b. 16 May 1933, d. 26 October 2003
Pedigree Link

Family: Betty Anna Plummer (b. 3 May 1943, d. 18 June 2010)

DaughterTerry L. Landt+

Biography

Robert Raymond Landt was born on 16 May 1933 in Luana, Clayton Co., IA. He married Betty Anna Plummer, daughter of Merle Ulysses Plummer and Georgiann McLaughlin, Robert had six children with his first wife. Robert Raymond Landt died on 26 October 2003 in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He was buried in October 2003 in Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA, per obituary.
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Robert Dean Kepler1

M, #138020, b. 26 January 1933, d. 13 November 1996

Parents

FatherRobert Rankin Kepler (b. 17 May 1874, d. after 1945)
MotherBarbara M. Plummer (b. 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: Maryann T. Rex (b. 23 May 1932, d. 20 January 2009)

DaughterDebra Kepler
DaughterAgnes Kepler
SonRex D. Kepler

Biography

Robert Dean Kepler was born on 26 January 1933 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, per SSDI. SS Applications index shows 23 JAN.1 He married Maryann T. Rex, daughter of Charles Leroy Rex and Mary Jany Lipps, in 1952. Robert Dean Kepler and Maryann T. Rex were divorced. He died on 13 November 1996 in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He was buried in November 1996 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #195858351.
Robert Dean Kepler lived on 4 April 1940 in 63 Circle Drive, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.1 He lived in 1970 in 4101 16th Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

Note:

Robert Dean Kepler appears in numerous newspaper articles in Cedar Rapids:

11 JUN 1953 -- Mayor's court, speeding

1 DEC 1955 -- speeding

29 NOV 1956 -- Marion Mayor's court, reckless driving

24 DEC 1957 -- divorce petition by Maryann T. Kepler

26 SEP 1960 -- divorce petition by Mary A. Kepler

29 DEC 1967 -- reported a shotgun stolen from a clost in the past month

19 MAR 1968 -- arrested, charged with assault and battery

4 APR 1968 -- municipal court, fined for assault and battery

15 MAY 1968 -- municipal court, speeding

24 APR 1970 -- municipal courth, speeding

9 JUN 1970 -- municipal court, fined for attempting to elude police

13 DEC 1972 -- arrested, charged with assault and battery

26 SEP 1973 -- magistrate's court, speeding

[:C:R].

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Citations

  1. [S2309] Cedar Rapids, ED 57-40, sheet 2A, Household 25, 1940 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1177.

Robert Rankin Kepler

M, #138021, b. 17 May 1874, d. after 1945

Parents

FatherHamilton Peter Kepler (b. 22 November 1845, d. 30 October 1926)
MotherAnnabelle Virginia Rankin (b. 27 March 1853, d. 31 December 1930)
Pedigree Link

Family: Barbara M. Plummer (b. 1915)

SonRobert Dean Kepler+ (b. 26 January 1933, d. 13 November 1996)
DaughterBarbara Joan Kepler (b. 21 September 1935, d. 11 November 2003)
DaughterShirley May Kepler (b. 7 February 1937, d. 13 March 1994)
SonFloyd Eugene Kepler+ (b. 17 January 1939, d. 25 April 2002)
SonRonald D. Kepler

Biography

Robert Rankin Kepler was born on 17 May 1874 in Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, WW I draft registration.1 He married Barbara M. Plummer, daughter of Ulysses G. Plummer and Caroline Mae Perrill, on 2 February 1935 in Urbana, Benton Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. A. L. Walker, Pastor, Evangelical Church. Robert had a prior marriage on 28 SEP 1904 with Effie Hunter, who died 6 JAN 1932 at Center Point. They had children Pearl Edith, Iva Marie, Herbert Earl, Robert LaVerne, and Max Dale. According to the marriage license application, Barbara had a previous marriage, husband unknown, although she was using her maiden name. Apparently there were no children. Robert Rankin Kepler died after 1945 A Social Security claim was recorded on 23 AUG 1945. No further records found.
Robert Rankin Kepler lived on 13 April 1940 in 212 A Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S2309] Cedar Rapids, ED 57-41B, sheet 1B, Household 21, 1940 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1177.

Barbara Joan Kepler1

F, #138022, b. 21 September 1935, d. 11 November 2003

Parents

FatherRobert Rankin Kepler (b. 17 May 1874, d. after 1945)
MotherBarbara M. Plummer (b. 1915)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Barbara Joan Kepler was born on 21 September 1935 in Center Point, Linn Co., IA.1 She died on 11 November 2003 per SSDI, last residence Anamosa, Jones Co., Iowa.
Barbara Joan Kepler lived in Morley, Jones Co., IA.
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Citations

  1. [S2309] Cedar Rapids, ED 57-41B, sheet 1B, Household 21, 1940 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1177.

Floyd Eugene Kepler1

M, #138023, b. 17 January 1939, d. 25 April 2002

Parents

FatherRobert Rankin Kepler (b. 17 May 1874, d. after 1945)
MotherBarbara M. Plummer (b. 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: Joan Marie Norton (b. 25 April 1957, d. 7 March 2016)

SonJoshua Kepler+

Biography

Floyd Eugene Kepler was born on 17 January 1939 in Center Point, Linn Co., IA.1 He married Joan Marie Norton. He died on 25 April 2002 in the Veterans Regional Medical Center, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.


Note:

Newspaper article -- The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Saturday, 22 APR 1961, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

Anamosa Man, 22, is Given 10-Year Term

INDEPENDENCE -- Floyd E. Kepler, 22, of Anamosa, who escaped from the Mental Health Institute here April 5 and was later apprehended in Minnesota, was sentenced to 10 years in the state prison Saturday.

Kepler, charged with auto theft following his escape, appeared before District Judge Blair C. Wood.

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Citations

  1. [S2309] Cedar Rapids, ED 57-41B, sheet 1B, Household 21, 1940 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1177.

Louisa Colwell1

F, #138024, b. about 1842
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Plummer (b. about 1828, d. before June 1880)

SonUlysses G. Plummer+ (b. 12 November 1867, d. 27 December 1943)

Biography

Louisa Colwell was born about 1842 in Illinois.1 She married Charles Plummer on 20 March 1861 in Stark Co., IL.
Louisa Colwell lived on 16 June 1880 in Essex Twp., Stark Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S187] Essex Twp., Dist. 276, p.20D, Dwelling 190, Family 195, 1880 Federal Census, Stark County, Illinois. Microfilm, NARA Series T9, Roll 0252; FHL #1254252.

Charles Plummer

M, #138025, b. about 1828, d. before June 1880
Pedigree Link

Family: Louisa Colwell (b. about 1842)

SonUlysses G. Plummer+ (b. 12 November 1867, d. 27 December 1943)

Biography

Charles Plummer was born about 1828 in England. He married Louisa Colwell on 20 March 1861 in Stark Co., IL. He died before June 1880.


Note:

Born in England according to the parental birth locations on the 1880 census.

A Charles Plummer born about 1828, son of Charles and Susan Plummer appears on a 7 JUN 1832 ship's passenger list for the brig Newton, arriving Port of New York from Great Britain. The Charles Plummer, b.11 MAR 1828, lived and died at Portland, Maine can be excluded as his father was William Plummer.

Listed at Toulon, Stark Co., IL on the 3 JUL 1865 Illinois state census, aged over 30 and under 40.

Naturalization record, 3 NOV 1864 County Court, Peoria Co., IL.

No death record or burial information found. Louisa indicated she was widowed as of the 1880 census. A Findagrave.com memorial for a Charles Plummer exists for a burial at East Union Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin, California but bears no dates.1

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Citations

  1. [S187] Essex Twp., Dist. 276, p.20D, Dwelling 190, Family 195, 1880 Federal Census, Stark County, Illinois. Microfilm, NARA Series T9, Roll 0252; FHL #1254252.

Ellen Jane Smith

F, #138026, b. January 1852, d. 26 February 1939

Parents

FatherReuben Smith (b. 18 November 1821, d. 28 February 1897)
MotherSarah Ann Gross (b. 30 September 1828, d. 7 June 1896)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Brier

DaughterMary Brier (b. about 1877)

Family 2: Frederick Schandelmeier (b. 25 May 1845, d. 20 August 1907)

DaughterMargaret Schandelmeier+ (b. 10 April 1882, d. 9 January 1987)
DaughterAmelia Schandelmeier (b. February 1884)
SonFrederick Shandelmeier, Jr. (b. January 1888, d. 5 February 1955)

Family 3: Isaac M. Berry (b. about 1839, d. 2 November 1927)

SonIsaac Berry+ (b. July 1894, d. 7 May 1965)
DaughterLaura Berry (b. 8 October 1895, d. 21 November 1965)
DaughterSusie Emma Berry+ (b. August 1896, d. 10 January 1990)

Biography

Ellen Jane Smith was born in January 1852 in Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Brier. She and Brier were divorced before 3 June 1880.1 She married Frederick Schandelmeier on 1 July 1880 in Story Co., IA. She and Frederick Schandelmeier were divorced before July 1891. She married Isaac M. Berry, son of James Berry and Rachel Ann Larimore, on 20 July 1891 in Polo, Story Co., IA, The 1900 census incorrectly shows that she had given birth to five children as of that date. Seven children can be identified from the 1880 and 1900 censuses, and six are listed on the 1900 census, five living with their mother and Margaret Schandelmeier living with the Gearhart family. Her daughter Mary Brier, listed on the 1880 census, apparently did not survive to 1900.2 Ellen Jane Smith died on 26 February 1939 in Milford Twp., Story Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

From Nevada Evening Journal February 27, 1939 (page 1)

Mrs. Ellen Berry Died Sunday; Funeral Tuesday

Mrs. Ellen Berry, 88, who had lived the most of her life in Story county, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 at the Story County Home where she had been confined since July 26, 1925 having been transferred there from the state hospital for the insane at Clarinda, where she had been committed for treatment November 21, 1922.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Morfoot Funeral home and burial will be in the Nevada cemetery.

She was the widow of the late Isaac Berry who died in 1927. Her marriage to Mr. Berry was her second and she leaves at this time two sons and one daughter in Nevada, they being Fred Shandlemier, generally known as Fred Berry, Isaac Berry and Mrs. Susie Epperly.

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Note: Her marriage to Isaac Berry was actually her third, after the unknown Mr. Brier and Frederick Schandelmeier, and her mentally disabled daughter Laura was still living (in the home for disabled children in Mill County) in 1939. DLB 2020.

She was buried in 1939 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #194503081.
Ellen Jane Smith lived on 3 June 1880 in New Albany, Story Co., IA.1 She lived on 5 January 1920 in Chestnut Street, Nevada, Story Co., IA.3
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Citations

  1. [S672] New Albany, Dist. 204, p.287A, Dwelling 37, Family 39, 1880 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rol 365, FHL #1254365.
  2. [S1034] New Albany Twp., Dist. 0122, sheet 6B, line 81, 1900 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 460; FHL #1240460.
  3. [S655] Nevada, Dist. 198, sheet 4B, Dwelling 93, Family 106, 1920 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 515.

Reuben Smith1

M, #138027, b. 18 November 1821, d. 28 February 1897
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Ann Gross (b. 30 September 1828, d. 7 June 1896)

DaughterEllen Jane Smith+ (b. January 1852, d. 26 February 1939)

Biography

Reuben Smith was born on 18 November 1821 in Northampton Co., PA, details per Findagrave.com memorial.1 He married Sarah Ann Gross. He died on 28 February 1897 in Story Co., IA. He was buried in March 1897 in Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #45577171.
Reuben Smith lived on 3 June 1880 in New Albany, Story Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S672] New Albany, Dist. 204, p.287A, Dwelling 37, Family 39, 1880 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rol 365, FHL #1254365.

Sarah Ann Gross1

F, #138028, b. 30 September 1828, d. 7 June 1896
Pedigree Link

Family: Reuben Smith (b. 18 November 1821, d. 28 February 1897)

DaughterEllen Jane Smith+ (b. January 1852, d. 26 February 1939)

Biography

Sarah Ann Gross was born on 30 September 1828 in Pennsylvania date calculated from headstone inscription "77Ys 8Ms 8Ds."1 She married Reuben Smith. She died on 7 June 1896 in Story Co., IA. She was buried in June 1896 in Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #45577172.
Sarah Ann Gross was also known as "Sally" Gross.
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Citations

  1. [S672] New Albany, Dist. 204, p.287A, Dwelling 37, Family 39, 1880 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rol 365, FHL #1254365.

Mary Brier1

F, #138029, b. about 1877

Parents

FatherBrier
MotherEllen Jane Smith (b. January 1852, d. 26 February 1939)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Brier was born about 1877 in Story Co., IA.1
Mary Brier lived on 3 June 1880 in New Albany, Story Co., IA.1

Note: No further information about this individual found. Even if she used the Schandelmeier surname of her step-father, no marriage, census or cemetery record of her after 1880 has been found.
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Citations

  1. [S672] New Albany, Dist. 204, p.287A, Dwelling 37, Family 39, 1880 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rol 365, FHL #1254365.

Brier

M, #138030
Pedigree Link

Family: Ellen Jane Smith (b. January 1852, d. 26 February 1939)

DaughterMary Brier (b. about 1877)

Biography

Brier married Ellen Jane Smith, daughter of Reuben Smith and Sarah Ann Gross. Brier and Ellen Jane Smith were divorced before 3 June 1880.1
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Citations

  1. [S672] New Albany, Dist. 204, p.287A, Dwelling 37, Family 39, 1880 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rol 365, FHL #1254365.