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Melvin Andrew Branson

M, #139201, b. 2 May 1916, d. 27 February 1996

Parents

FatherArvil Lee Branson (b. 8 September 1889, d. 10 April 1970)
MotherIda Mamie Mundy (b. 10 March 1894, d. 28 January 1956)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Melvin Andrew Branson was born on 2 May 1916 in Crawford Co. (probably), MO.1,2 He married Helen Christine Bennett, daughter of David Leonard Bennett and Ruby Nell McGaffin, in 1942. Melvin Andrew Branson died on 27 February 1996.

He was buried in 1996 in Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #59630410.
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Citations

  1. [S5177] Oak Hill Twp., Dist. 11, sheet 2A, Dwelling 23, Family 23, 1920 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 905; FHL #1820905.
  2. [S5178] Knobview Twp., Dist. 0007, sheet 4B, Dwelling 88, Family 88, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1183; FHL #2340918.

Helen Christine Bennett

F, #139202, b. 24 May 1924, d. 26 October 1997

Parents

FatherDavid Leonard Bennett (b. 24 May 1896, d. 11 October 1968)
MotherRuby Nell McGaffin (b. 2 November 1899, d. 3 March 1985)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Helen Christine Bennett was born on 24 May 1924 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA. She married Melvin Andrew Branson, son of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy, in 1942. Helen Christine Bennett died on 26 October 1997 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO.

She was buried in October 1997 in Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #59630441.
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David Leonard Bennett

M, #139203, b. 24 May 1896, d. 11 October 1968
Pedigree Link

Family: Ruby Nell McGaffin (b. 2 November 1899, d. 3 March 1985)

DaughterHelen Christine Bennett (b. 24 May 1924, d. 26 October 1997)

Biography

David Leonard Bennett was born on 24 May 1896 in Bridgewater, Adair Co., IA. He married Ruby Nell McGaffin in 1922. He died on 11 October 1968 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

He was buried in October 1968 in Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #59630273.
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Ruby Nell McGaffin

F, #139204, b. 2 November 1899, d. 3 March 1985
Pedigree Link

Family: David Leonard Bennett (b. 24 May 1896, d. 11 October 1968)

DaughterHelen Christine Bennett (b. 24 May 1924, d. 26 October 1997)

Biography

Ruby Nell McGaffin was born on 2 November 1899 in Corning, Adams Co., IA. She married David Leonard Bennett in 1922. She died on 3 March 1985 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

She was buried in March 1985 in Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #59630304.
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Emmett J. Mundy

M, #139205, b. 22 February 1892, d. 23 July 1968

Parents

FatherJoseph Milburn Mundy (b. 2 July 1865, d. 17 November 1925)
MotherEliena Louisa Davault (b. 28 March 1865, d. 1 July 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Helen L. Engelbach (b. 23 March 1889, d. 13 September 1970)

DaughterGrayce Edith Mundy (b. 14 September 1921, d. 1 June 1944)

Biography

Emmett J. Mundy was born on 22 February 1892 in Crawford Co., MO, Emmett was erroneously listed as a daughter "Emma" on the 1900 census.1 He married Helen L. Engelbach about 1920.2 He died on 23 July 1968 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

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Citations

  1. [S3554] Meramec Twp., Dist. 0006, sheet 6B, Dwelling 119, Family 125, 1900 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 851; FHL #1240851.
  2. [S706] San Gabriel, Dist. 1437, sheet 12B, Dwelling 336, Family 336, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

Anna L. Mundy1

F, #139206, b. 17 October 1896

Parents

FatherJoseph Milburn Mundy (b. 2 July 1865, d. 17 November 1925)
MotherEliena Louisa Davault (b. 28 March 1865, d. 1 July 1926)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Anna L. Mundy was born on 17 October 1896 in Crawford Co., MO.1
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Citations

  1. [S3554] Meramec Twp., Dist. 0006, sheet 6B, Dwelling 119, Family 125, 1900 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 851; FHL #1240851.

Pearl D. Mundy1

F, #139207, b. 26 May 1905, d. 29 January 1956

Parents

FatherJoseph Milburn Mundy (b. 2 July 1865, d. 17 November 1925)
MotherEliena Louisa Davault (b. 28 March 1865, d. 1 July 1926)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Pearl D. Mundy was born on 26 May 1905 in Crawford Co., MO, 1906 on the California death index, the mausoleum inscription, and the Findagrave.com memorial. However, she was listed as age 5 on the 1910 census (she was really 4 11/12) and 14 on the January, 1920 census of Crawford County, Missouri.1,2 She married James Duvall Hall before April 1940, Pearl and James Hall were listed at 408 Delta Street in the 1937 San Gabriel city directory.3 She died on 29 January 1956 in San Diego Co., CA.

She was buried in 1956 in Cypress View Mausoleum and Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #113650365.
Pearl D. Mundy lived on 3 April 1940 in 408 Delta Street, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA.3
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Citations

  1. [S299] Knobview Twp., Dist. 0004, sheet 6B, Dwelling 80, Family 82, 1910 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 778; FHL #1374791.
  2. [S5177] Knobview Twp., Dist. 5, sheet 7B, Dwelling 117, Family 117, 1920 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 905; FHL #1820905.
  3. [S1982] San Gabriel Twp., ED 19-712, sheet 2A, Household 33, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.

James Duvall Hall1

M, #139208, b. 5 June 1908, d. 8 May 1980
Pedigree Link

Biography

James Duvall Hall was born on 5 June 1908 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.1 He married Pearl D. Mundy, daughter of Joseph Milburn Mundy and Eliena Louisa Davault, before April 1940, Pearl and James Hall were listed at 408 Delta Street in the 1937 San Gabriel city directory.1 James Duvall Hall died on 8 May 1980 in San Diego Co., CA, per SSDI, last residence La Mesa.

He was buried in May 1980 in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #191996947.
James Duvall Hall lived on 3 April 1940 in 408 Delta Street, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA.1
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Citations

  1. [S1982] San Gabriel Twp., ED 19-712, sheet 2A, Household 33, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.

Helen L. Engelbach1

F, #139209, b. 23 March 1889, d. 13 September 1970
Pedigree Link

Family: Emmett J. Mundy (b. 22 February 1892, d. 23 July 1968)

DaughterGrayce Edith Mundy (b. 14 September 1921, d. 1 June 1944)

Biography

Helen L. Engelbach was born on 23 March 1889.1 She married Emmett J. Mundy, son of Joseph Milburn Mundy and Eliena Louisa Davault, about 1920.1 Helen L. Engelbach died on 13 September 1970.1

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Citations

  1. [S706] San Gabriel, Dist. 1437, sheet 12B, Dwelling 336, Family 336, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

Grayce Edith Mundy1

F, #139210, b. 14 September 1921, d. 1 June 1944

Parents

FatherEmmett J. Mundy (b. 22 February 1892, d. 23 July 1968)
MotherHelen L. Engelbach (b. 23 March 1889, d. 13 September 1970)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Grayce Edith Mundy was born on 14 September 1921 in Los Angeles Co., CA.1 She died on 1 June 1944 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

Cause of death: Automobile accident. Grayce and Ella Virginia Cather, niece of novelilst Willa Cather, were in a car that was hit, apparently head-on, by a car driven by Pvt. William C. Sanders, age 27, stationed at Camp Anita. Pvt. Sanders was indicted on June 5 for negligent homicide, as the skid marks indicated he was driving on the wrong side of the road, and his blood test indicated he was intoxicated.
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Citations

  1. [S1982] San Gabriel, ED 19-712, sheet 2A, Household 40, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.

Evelyn Mae Branson

F, #139211, b. 21 June 1920, d. 12 September 1977

Parents

FatherArvil Lee Branson (b. 8 September 1889, d. 10 April 1970)
MotherIda Mamie Mundy (b. 10 March 1894, d. 28 January 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: George Leo Pinnell (b. 20 October 1914, d. 13 May 2008)

DaughterJanice Pinnell
SonRobert L. Pinnell

Biography

Evelyn Mae Branson was born on 21 June 1920 in Crawford Co., MO.1,2 She married George Leo Pinnell, son of Walter James Pinnell and Sarah Elizabeth Enloe, on 17 June 1939. Evelyn Mae Branson died on 12 September 1977 in Richmond Heights, St. Louis Co., MO.

She was buried in September 1977 in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Pagedale, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #113840981.
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Citations

  1. [S5177] Oak Hill Twp., Dist. 11, sheet 2A, Dwelling 23, Family 23, 1920 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 905; FHL #1820905.
  2. [S5178] Knobview Twp., Dist. 0007, sheet 4B, Dwelling 88, Family 88, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1183; FHL #2340918.

George Leo Pinnell

M, #139212, b. 20 October 1914, d. 13 May 2008

Parents

FatherWalter James Pinnell (b. 3 December 1886, d. 12 April 1950)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Enloe (b. 19 September 1886, d. 31 October 1938)
Pedigree Link

Family: Evelyn Mae Branson (b. 21 June 1920, d. 12 September 1977)

DaughterJanice Pinnell
SonRobert L. Pinnell

Biography

George Leo Pinnell was born on 20 October 1914 in Crawford Co., MO. He married Evelyn Mae Branson, daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy, on 17 June 1939. George Leo Pinnell died on 13 May 2008 in Union, Franklin Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

George L. Pinnell of Cuba, Missouri was born Tuesday, October 20, 1914 in Crawford County, Missouri to the union of Walter and Sarah Elizabeth (nee: Enloe) Pinnell and left from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Sunset Health Care Center, Union, Missouri at the age of 93 years 6 months and 24 days.

George was united in marriage to Evelyn Mae Branson on June 17, 1939 and to this union two children were born Janice and Bob. Evelyn passed away in September of 1977. George married Lullia Wanetia (nee: Reynolds) on January 31, 1983 and she passed away in August of 1997.

George worked as a laborer for Robert Boston Construction Company, St. Louis, Missouri, where he retired in 1976 after 26 years of dedicated service.

After retiring from the union and the city, George got to enjoy hunting, going to yard sales and searching for arrowheads. During the spring he would get his two gardens ready. He would grow vegetables and sell them at the Farmers Market here in Cuba or share them with all of his family, neighbors and friends.

George was always the life of the party from his younger years of Square Dancing to going to the Cuba Senior Center and listening to music. But what George enjoyed and loved most was spending time with this family and friends.

George was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle great-great uncle, cousin and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

George is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Sarah Elizabeth Pinnell, three brothers Earl, Frank and John Pinnell and other family members and friends.

Those who are left to treasure his memory and to celebrate a life lived is his son Bob and wife Crystal Pinnell of Cuba, daughter Janice and husband Kermit Kitchen of Leasburg, four grandchildren; Heather Pinnell, Jeremy Hundley, Robbie Pinnell and Christopher Scott, two beautiful great grandchildren; Aiden and Garrett, one brother Jimmy and wife Barbara Pinnell of St. Ann, Missouri and two sisters; Ida May Licklider and Gladyne Riddle both of Cuba, a host nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 15th from 5 till 8 PM at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba. Funeral service will be 10 AM Friday, May 16th at Britton Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Mace officiating. Interment will follow at Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.



He was buried in May 2008 in Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #102373164.
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Walter James Pinnell

M, #139213, b. 3 December 1886, d. 12 April 1950
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Elizabeth Enloe (b. 19 September 1886, d. 31 October 1938)

SonGeorge Leo Pinnell+ (b. 20 October 1914, d. 13 May 2008)

Biography

Walter James Pinnell was born on 3 December 1886 in Missouri. He married Sarah Elizabeth Enloe. He died on 12 April 1950 in Sullivan, Franklin Co., MO.

He was buried in April 1950 in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #96302475.
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Sarah Elizabeth Enloe

F, #139214, b. 19 September 1886, d. 31 October 1938
Pedigree Link

Family: Walter James Pinnell (b. 3 December 1886, d. 12 April 1950)

SonGeorge Leo Pinnell+ (b. 20 October 1914, d. 13 May 2008)

Biography

Sarah Elizabeth Enloe was born on 19 September 1886 in Cuba, Crawford Co., MO. She married Walter James Pinnell. She died on 31 October 1938 in Cuba, Crawford Co., MO.

She was buried in November 1938 in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #96302509.
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Zelma Loretta Branson1

F, #139218, b. 11 February 1918, d. 6 April 1966

Parents

FatherArvil Lee Branson (b. 8 September 1889, d. 10 April 1970)
MotherIda Mamie Mundy (b. 10 March 1894, d. 28 January 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: Clarence Willard Woodruff (b. 12 November 1921, d. 30 November 1994)

SonMichael Ray Woodruff
DaughterAnita Fay Woodruff
SonDennis Allen Woodruff+ (b. 21 August 1953, d. 6 October 2014)

Biography

Zelma Loretta Branson was born on 11 February 1918 in Crawford Co., MO.1,2 She married Clarence Willard Woodruff, son of Arthur Woodruff and Katherine A. Enke, on 24 December 1942. Zelma Loretta Branson and Clarence Willard Woodruff were divorced. She died on 6 April 1966

Obituary -- St. Louis Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Thursday, 7 APR 1966, p.57 (Newspapers.com):

Woodruff

Zelma L. Woodruff (nee Branson), Wed., April 6, 1966, beloved wife of Clarence W. Woodruff, dear mother of Michael Ray, Anita Fay, Dennis Allen Woodruff, daughter of Arvil L. Branson, dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin.

Mrs. Woodruff at BAUMANN BROS. Colonial Chapel, 2504 Woodson rd., Overland, until Sat., April 9, 12 noon. Funeral same day, 2 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Olive st. and Warson rds. Interment Church Cemetery. Contributions to American Cancer Society preferred.



She was buried in April 1966 in Saint Paul's Evangelical Cemetery, Olivette, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #17000329.
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Citations

  1. [S5177] Oak Hill Twp., Dist. 11, sheet 2A, Dwelling 23, Family 23, 1920 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 905; FHL #1820905.
  2. [S5178] Knobview Twp., Dist. 0007, sheet 4B, Dwelling 88, Family 88, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1183; FHL #2340918.

Clarence Willard Woodruff

M, #139219, b. 12 November 1921, d. 30 November 1994

Parents

FatherArthur Woodruff (b. 3 March 1898, d. 10 November 1984)
MotherKatherine A. Enke (b. 19 August 1894, d. 18 February 1978)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Zelma Loretta Branson (b. 11 February 1918, d. 6 April 1966)

SonMichael Ray Woodruff
DaughterAnita Fay Woodruff
SonDennis Allen Woodruff+ (b. 21 August 1953, d. 6 October 2014)

Family 2: Marilyn Koehler

SonJames Woodruff
SonDonald L. Woodruff

Biography

Clarence Willard Woodruff was born on 12 November 1921 in Oak Hill, Crawford Co., MO, WW II draft registration.1 He married Zelma Loretta Branson, daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy, on 24 December 1942. Clarence Willard Woodruff and Zelma Loretta Branson were divorced. He married Marilyn Koehler, daughter of Orville J. Koehler and Calpurnia Mae Caesar, After Clarence died, Marilyn remarried to Ralph Rothwell and lived at Lonedell, Missouri. Clarence Willard Woodruff died on 30 November 1994 in Missouri

Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Thursday, 1 DEC 1994, p.2B (Newspapers.com):

WOODRUFF, CLARENCE Nov. 30, 1994, St. Clair, MO, formerly Overland, MO. Beloved husband of Marilyn Woodruff (nee Koehler), dear father of Michael Woodruff (Karla), Dennis Woodruff (Debbie), Jim Woodruff (Pam), Don Woodruff (Robyn) and Anita Jones (James C.), dear stepfather of Michael Baer (Ann), dear brother of Maurice Woodruff (Annie) and Pearl Pirker (John), dear son-in-law of Calpurnia and Orville J. Kohler, dear grandfather, great-grandfather, nephew, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Visitation after 12 noon Fri., Dec. 2 at the RUSSELL COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME in St. Clair, Mo. with the funeral at 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 3. Interment in St. Paul's U.C.C. Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Memorials to the Clarence Woodruff Memorial Fund.



He was buried in December 1994 in Saint Paul's Evangelical Cemetery, Olivette, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #17000258.
Clarence Willard Woodruff began military service on 14 September 1942 in Jefferson Barracks Military Post, Lemay, St. Louis Co., MO, WW II service, Army, enlisted, Pvt. He lived in 1994 in St. Clair, Franklin Co., MO.
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Citations

  1. [S5178] Oak Hill Twp., Dist. 0012, sheet 5B, Dwelling 113, Family 113, 1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1183; FHL #2340918.

Dennis Allen Woodruff

M, #139222, b. 21 August 1953, d. 6 October 2014

Parents

FatherClarence Willard Woodruff (b. 12 November 1921, d. 30 November 1994)
MotherZelma Loretta Branson (b. 11 February 1918, d. 6 April 1966)
Pedigree Link

Family:

SonDaniel C. Woodruff
DaughterDana C. Woodruff

Biography

Dennis Allen Woodruff was born on 21 August 1953. He married Debra Eileen Guilliams. He died on 6 October 2014

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Dennis Allen Woodruff passed away on October 6, 2014 at the age of 61. He was the beloved husband of Debra E. Woodruff nee Guilliams; He is survived by his children: Daniel C. Woodruff & Dana C. Woodruff; four brothers: Michael Woodruff, James (Pam) Woodruff, Donald (Stephanie) Woodruff & Michael (Sara) Baer; sister, Anita (James) Jones and step-mother, Marilyn Rothwell; He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence & Zelma Woodruff nee Branson.

Dennis was a fighter; he loved his life and lived every minute to its fullest. He was optimistic, patient and hardworking, but always had a corny joke up his sleeve. He loved being outdoors, especially hunting and building just about anything. He had an incredible knack for seeing the beauty and potential in everything, even things that had long been forgotten by everyone else.



He was buried in October 2014 in Saint Charles Memorial Gardens, St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO, Findagrave #137027470.
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