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James Arthur W. Thurston

M, #138781, b. 30 August 1924, d. 6 May 1985

Parents

FatherArthur Hollester Thurston (b. 12 July 1886, d. 19 January 1968)
MotherClara Belle Williams (b. 28 March 1890, d. 7 March 1983)
Pedigree Link

Family: Delores M. Hanshaw

SonJames A. Thurston

Biography

James Arthur W. Thurston was born on 30 August 1924. He married Delores M. Hanshaw, daughter of Carroll Richner Hanshaw and Vera Elaine Orris, on 2 November 1950. James Arthur W. Thurston died on 6 May 1985 in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

He was buried in 1985 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #72947869.
James Arthur W. Thurston was also known as "Jim" Thurston.
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Vera Elaine Orris

F, #138785, b. 18 November 1900, d. 30 May 1986
Pedigree Link

Family: Carroll Richner Hanshaw (b. 16 May 1901, d. 12 September 1937)

DaughterDelores M. Hanshaw+

Biography

Vera Elaine Orris was born on 18 November 1900 in Washington, Washington Co., IA. She married Carroll Richner Hanshaw on 29 November 1922 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. She died on 30 May 1986 in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

She was buried in June 1986 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #129831195.
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Carroll Richner Hanshaw

M, #138786, b. 16 May 1901, d. 12 September 1937
Pedigree Link

Family: Vera Elaine Orris (b. 18 November 1900, d. 30 May 1986)

DaughterDelores M. Hanshaw+

Biography

Carroll Richner Hanshaw was born on 16 May 1901 in Douds, Van Buren Co., IA. He married Vera Elaine Orris on 29 November 1922 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. He died on 12 September 1937 in Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #13659590.

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Elizabeth Daley1

F, #138787, b. January 1870, d. 21 January 1939
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elizabeth Daley was born in January 1870 in Wisconsin.1 She married Nathan Thurston on 17 June 1893 in Linn Co., IA. She died on 21 January 1939.

She was buried in January 1939 in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #69333598.
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Citations

  1. [S1136] Cedar Rapids, Dist. 0154, sheet 2A, Dwelling 16, Family 16, 1900 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 443; FHL #1240443.

Ella Rush

F, #138788, b. about 1863, d. before 1893
Pedigree Link

Family: Nathan Thurston (b. 1855, d. 1929)

SonArthur Hollester Thurston+ (b. 12 July 1886, d. 19 January 1968)

Biography

Ella Rush was born about 1863 in Worthington, Dubuque Co., IA. She married Nathan Thurston on 5 May 1881 in Linn Co., IA. She died before 1893.

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Jesse C. Murray

M, #138789
Pedigree Link

Biography

Jesse C. Murray married Harriet Evelyn Williams, daughter of Losson Elmer Williams and Anna Elizabeth Robb, on 19 May 1919 in Muscatine Co., IA.
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William Harvey Cohea

M, #138790, b. 5 May 1892, d. 6 August 1969

Parents

FatherDavid Riley Cohea (b. September 1868, d. 1939)
MotherMartha Belle Rentfrow (b. May 1872, d. 1953)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lillian Amanda Williams (b. 10 May 1898, d. 15 January 1981)

DaughterLucille Alberta Cohea+ (b. 5 September 1919, d. after November 2007)
SonWilliam Harvey Cohea, Jr.+ (b. about April 1927, d. 18 June 2018)

Biography

William Harvey Cohea was born on 5 May 1892 in Effingham Co. (probably), IL.1 He married Lillian Amanda Williams, daughter of Losson Elmer Williams and Anna Elizabeth Robb, on 6 November 1916 in Marion, Linn Co., IA. William Harvey Cohea died on 6 August 1969.

He was buried in August 1969 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #129795235.
William Harvey Cohea lived on 8 April 1930 in 265 N. 12th Street; West, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.2
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Citations

  1. [S2453] Mason Twp., Dist. 0084, sheet 17B, Dwelling 380, Family 382, 1900 Federal Census, Effingham County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 299; FHL #1240299.
  2. [S1227] Cedar Rapids, Dist. 0068, sheet 10B, Dwelling 232, Family 244, 1930 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 664-5; FHL #2340399-400.

David Riley Cohea

M, #138791, b. September 1868, d. 1939
Pedigree Link

Family: Martha Belle Rentfrow (b. May 1872, d. 1953)

SonWilliam Harvey Cohea+ (b. 5 May 1892, d. 6 August 1969)

Biography

David Riley Cohea was born in September 1868 in Illinois.1 He married Martha Belle Rentfrow on 6 February 1890 in Effingham Co., IL. He died in 1939.

He was buried in 1939 in Watson Cemetery, Watson, Effingham Co., IL, Findagrave #116788233.
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Citations

  1. [S2453] Mason Twp., Dist. 0084, sheet 17B, Dwelling 380, Family 382, 1900 Federal Census, Effingham County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 299; FHL #1240299.

Martha Belle Rentfrow

F, #138792, b. May 1872, d. 1953
Pedigree Link

Family: David Riley Cohea (b. September 1868, d. 1939)

SonWilliam Harvey Cohea+ (b. 5 May 1892, d. 6 August 1969)

Biography

Martha Belle Rentfrow was born in May 1872 in Illinois.1 She married David Riley Cohea on 6 February 1890 in Effingham Co., IL. She died in 1953.

She was buried in 1953 in Watson Cemetery, Watson, Effingham Co., IL, Findagrave #116788340.
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Citations

  1. [S2453] Mason Twp., Dist. 0084, sheet 17B, Dwelling 380, Family 382, 1900 Federal Census, Effingham County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 299; FHL #1240299.

Lucille Alberta Cohea1

F, #138793, b. 5 September 1919, d. after November 2007

Parents

FatherWilliam Harvey Cohea (b. 5 May 1892, d. 6 August 1969)
MotherLillian Amanda Williams (b. 10 May 1898, d. 15 January 1981)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ralph John Mikesell (b. 17 June 1918, d. 2 May 1988)

SonJohn David Mikesell+ (b. 10 April 1942, d. 26 November 2007)
DaughterLillie A. Mikesell

Biography

Lucille Alberta Cohea was born on 5 September 1919 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.1 She married Ralph John Mikesell, son of Roland Albertrum Mikesell and Rose Hilma Peterson, on 4 September 1938 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Lucille Alberta Cohea died after November 2007.

She was buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #171131491.
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Citations

  1. [S1227] Cedar Rapids, Dist. 0068, sheet 10B, Dwelling 232, Family 244, 1930 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 664-5; FHL #2340399-400.

William Harvey Cohea, Jr.1

M, #138794, b. about April 1927, d. 18 June 2018

Parents

FatherWilliam Harvey Cohea (b. 5 May 1892, d. 6 August 1969)
MotherLillian Amanda Williams (b. 10 May 1898, d. 15 January 1981)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Wimberley (b. 23 July 1927, d. 4 February 2019)

SonDavid Cohea
DaughterMolly Cohea
SonWilliam Cohea
SonTimothy Worden O'Cobhthaigh (b. 4 May 1963, d. 18 April 2008)

Biography

William Harvey Cohea, Jr., was born about April 1927 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.1 He married Mary Wimberley in 1954 in Duval Co., FL. He and Mary Wimberley were divorced on 1 February 1979 in Orange Co., FL. He died on 18 June 2018.

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Citations

  1. [S1227] Cedar Rapids, Dist. 0068, sheet 10B, Dwelling 232, Family 244, 1930 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 664-5; FHL #2340399-400.

Ralph John Mikesell

M, #138795, b. 17 June 1918, d. 2 May 1988

Parents

FatherRoland Albertrum Mikesell (b. 1894, d. 26 February 1944)
MotherRose Hilma Peterson (b. 8 November 1893, d. 12 January 1990)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lucille Alberta Cohea (b. 5 September 1919, d. after November 2007)

SonJohn David Mikesell+ (b. 10 April 1942, d. 26 November 2007)
DaughterLillie A. Mikesell

Biography

Ralph John Mikesell was born on 17 June 1918 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, various records show 1917 and 1918, however as of the January 1920 census, he was listed as age 1 7/12.1 He married Lucille Alberta Cohea, daughter of William Harvey Cohea and Lillian Amanda Williams, on 4 September 1938 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Ralph John Mikesell died on 2 May 1988 in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

He was buried on 5 May 1988 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #171131476.
Ralph John Mikesell began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps.
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Citations

  1. [S2221] Council Bluffs Ward 1, Dist. 139, sheet 15B, Dwelling 317, Family 329, 1920 Federal Census, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 510.

Roland Albertrum Mikesell1

M, #138796, b. 1894, d. 26 February 1944
Pedigree Link

Family: Rose Hilma Peterson (b. 8 November 1893, d. 12 January 1990)

SonRalph John Mikesell+ (b. 17 June 1918, d. 2 May 1988)

Biography

Roland Albertrum Mikesell was born in 1894 in Nebraska.1 He married Rose Hilma Peterson on 20 November 1912 in Pottawattamie Co., IA. He died on 26 February 1944.

He was buried in 1944 in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Findagrave #167480411.
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Citations

  1. [S2221] Council Bluffs Ward 1, Dist. 139, sheet 15B, Dwelling 317, Family 329, 1920 Federal Census, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 510.

Rose Hilma Peterson1

F, #138797, b. 8 November 1893, d. 12 January 1990
Pedigree Link

Family: Roland Albertrum Mikesell (b. 1894, d. 26 February 1944)

SonRalph John Mikesell+ (b. 17 June 1918, d. 2 May 1988)

Biography

Rose Hilma Peterson was born on 8 November 1893 in Crawford Co., IA.1 She married Roland Albertrum Mikesell on 20 November 1912 in Pottawattamie Co., IA. She died on 12 January 1990 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

She was buried in January 1990 in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Findagrave #117529031.
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Citations

  1. [S2221] Council Bluffs Ward 1, Dist. 139, sheet 15B, Dwelling 317, Family 329, 1920 Federal Census, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 510.

John David Mikesell

M, #138798, b. 10 April 1942, d. 26 November 2007

Parents

FatherRalph John Mikesell (b. 17 June 1918, d. 2 May 1988)
MotherLucille Alberta Cohea (b. 5 September 1919, d. after November 2007)
Pedigree Link

Family 1:

SonJeff Mikesell

Family 2: Rebecca J. Blough

DaughterNicole S. Mikesell+
SonBlake Mikesell

Biography

John David Mikesell was born on 10 April 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He married Rebecca J. Blough on 27 March 1971 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He died on 26 November 2007

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

John was born April 10, 1942 at Cedar Rapids to Ralph and Lucille (Cohea) Mikesell. He served his nation in the US Navy and was honorably discharged September 8, 1961 and served in the Reserves until April 26, 1965.

On March 27, 1971 he married Becky Blough at Cedar Rapids. John was a Master Carpenter for over forty years and developed and taught the Carpentry Program at Anamosa State Penitentiary.

He is survived by his wife, Becky of Cedar Rapids, and their children, Blake Mikesell of Fairfax and Nicole (Marc) Pollock of Tiffin; his son, Jeff Mikesel of Las Vegas; his mother, Lucille Mikesell of Cedar Rapids; his grandchildren, Ellah Mikesell and Hailey Pollock; his sister, Lillie Mikesell of Peakskill, NY; his uncle, Rev. William H. Cohea of Bangor, PA; his aunt, LaVertia Gaetz of Racine, WI; cousin Pamela Pelej of Racine, WI; and several other cousins.

John was preceded in death by his father, Ralph.

The family wishes to express their thanks to Hospice Of Mercy and Hospice Nurse, Cindy Stoddard, Dr. Fusselman and Dr. Kopec. Also special thanks to family friends, Terri Miller, Jim Clifton, and Judy Cowen.

A memorial fund has been established at Hills Bank and Trust in Cedar Rapids.



He was buried in November 2007 in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #45195285.
John David Mikesell began military service U.S. Navy service.
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Anna Pearl Viall

F, #138806, b. November 1893, d. 28 February 1992

Parents

FatherThomas B. Viall (b. April 1853, d. 31 December 1938)
MotherCora Enola Goodell (b. 15 December 1867, d. 3 March 1948)
Pedigree Link

Family: Benjamin Franklin Williams (b. 20 February 1888, d. 1957)

SonRonald Franklin Williams (b. 24 May 1916)
DaughterEnola Frances Williams+ (b. about August 1919, d. about 8 February 1961)
SonHoward Buryl Williams (b. 11 September 1923, d. 23 May 1985)

Biography

Anna Pearl Viall was born in November 1893 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA. She married Benjamin Franklin Williams, son of Losson Elmer Williams and Anna Elizabeth Robb, on 13 December 1914 in Benton Co., IA. Anna Pearl Viall died on 28 February 1992 in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Survivors include two sisters, Ethel Lahn of Rolla, Mo., and Katie Nelson of Washington.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald and Howard; and a daughter, Enola F. Davis Robertson.

She married Benjamin F. Williams on Dec. 13, 1914, in Blairstown. He died May 13, 1957. She was employed by the Salvation Army for many years and in Smulekoff's drapery department as a seamstress.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette; Sat., Feb. 29, 1992.



She was buried in March 1992 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #90482067.
Anna Pearl Viall lived on 1 June 1900 in Fairfax Twp., Linn Co., IA.1 She lived on 4 May 1910 in Cullen Twp., Pulaski Co., MO.2
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Citations

  1. [S1136] Fairfax Twp., Dist. 0073, sheet 3B, Dwelling 51, Family 51, 1900 Federal Census, Linn County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 443; FHL #1240443.
  2. [S5162] Cullen Twp., Dist. 0075, sheet 10B, line 70, 1910 Federal Census, Pulaski County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 806; FHL #1374819.

Thomas B. Viall

M, #138807, b. April 1853, d. 31 December 1938
Pedigree Link

Family: Cora Enola Goodell (b. 15 December 1867, d. 3 March 1948)

DaughterAnna Pearl Viall+ (b. November 1893, d. 28 February 1992)

Biography

Thomas B. Viall was born in April 1853 in Sabula, Jackson Co., IA.1 He married Cora Enola Goodell on 12 September 1888 in Fairfax Twp., Linn Co., IA. He died on 31 December 1938 in Brule Co., SD.

Thomas B. Viall lived on 19 June 1900 in Swan Lake Twp., Emmet Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S5161] Swan Lake Twp., Dist. 0074, sheet 10A, Dwelling 164, Family 164, 1900 Federal Census, Emmet County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 431; FHL #1240431.

Cora Enola Goodell

F, #138808, b. 15 December 1867, d. 3 March 1948
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas B. Viall (b. April 1853, d. 31 December 1938)

DaughterAnna Pearl Viall+ (b. November 1893, d. 28 February 1992)

Biography

Cora Enola Goodell was born on 15 December 1867 in Fairfax Twp., Linn Co., IA.1 She married Thomas B. Viall on 12 September 1888 in Fairfax Twp., Linn Co., IA. She died on 3 March 1948 in Grandview, Yakima Co., WA.

She was buried in March 1948 in Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, Yakima Co., WA, Findagrave #62872431.
Cora Enola Goodell lived on 19 June 1900 in Swan Lake Twp., Emmet Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S5161] Swan Lake Twp., Dist. 0074, sheet 10A, Dwelling 164, Family 164, 1900 Federal Census, Emmet County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 431; FHL #1240431.

Ronald Franklin Williams1

M, #138809, b. 24 May 1916

Parents

FatherBenjamin Franklin Williams (b. 20 February 1888, d. 1957)
MotherAnna Pearl Viall (b. November 1893, d. 28 February 1992)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ronald Franklin Williams was born on 24 May 1916 in Blairstown, Benton Co., IA.1
Ronald Franklin Williams lived in 1961 in Husom, Klickitat Co., WA. He lived in 1985 in Hood River, Hood River Co., OR.
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Citations

  1. [S2143] Belle Plaine Ward 2, Dist. 2, sheet 7B, Dwelling 160, Family 167, 1920 Federal Census, Benton County, Iowa., NARA Series T625, Roll 477.

Enola Frances Williams1

F, #138810, b. about August 1919, d. about 8 February 1961

Parents

FatherBenjamin Franklin Williams (b. 20 February 1888, d. 1957)
MotherAnna Pearl Viall (b. November 1893, d. 28 February 1992)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Robert G. Davis (b. 10 January 1916, d. 5 September 1995)

DaughterDonna M. Davis
DaughterRoberta Gene Davis+ (b. 26 November 1935, d. 13 July 1994)
SonWilliam Davis
SonRichard Dean Davis+ (b. 10 February 1943, d. 5 November 1985)

Family 2: Kenneth Robertson

DaughterNola Marie Robertson
SonRonald Robertson
SonKenneth Robertson

Family 3:

SonDonald Spalti
SonRodney Neal Spalti

Family 4: Duncan

SonJ. C. Duncan
DaughterLynn Joy Duncan

Biography

Enola Frances Williams was born about August 1919 in Benton Co., IA.1 She married Robert G. Davis, son of Lowell Failey Davis and Minnie May Copp, on 25 December 1933 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Enola Frances Williams married Kenneth Robertson. She married Duncan. She died about 8 February 1961.

She was buried in February 1961 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #135298175.
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Citations

  1. [S2143] Belle Plaine Ward 2, Dist. 2, sheet 7B, Dwelling 160, Family 167, 1920 Federal Census, Benton County, Iowa., NARA Series T625, Roll 477.