Clarence Roy Thomas
M, #146643, b. 2 April 1888, d. 16 February 1963
Parents
Biography
Clarence Roy Thomas was born on 2 April 1888 in Carroll Co., IA. He married
Elva Irene Nichols, daughter of
James Ralph Nichols and
Martha Knipe, on 29 June 1915 in Boone, Boone Co., IA, Clarence's WW I draft registration, dated 5 JUN 1917, states that he had a wife and two small children. However, on the January, 1920 census, he was listed living with his mother with marital status "S". Apparently the marriage with Elva broke up in the 1917 - 1919 timeframe. DLB 2021. Clarence Roy Thomas died on 16 February 1963 in Los Angeles Co., CA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Feb 19, 1963 - Carroll Daily Times - Funeral services for Clarence R. Thomas, 74, Carroll, who died early Saturday in a Pasadena, Calif., hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church in Carroll. The Rev. Allan M. Peterson will officiate.
Burial with military honors will be in the family lot in the Carroll City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Huffman Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Masonic memorial service will be given at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, with Clifford Mason of Westside as orator. A private prayer service for the family will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Thomas, a retired painter, was born in Carroll April 2, 1888, a son of Levi and Lucinda Aiken Thomas. He served in World War I; and on Dec. 9, 1933, was married to Lydia Weitkamp at Denison. In addition to his membership in First Presbyterian Church and Masonic organizations, he was a member of Maurice Dunn Unit No. 7, American Legion.
Surviving are his wife, Lydia; and one brother, Chancey Thomas, Temple City, Calif. His parents and one sister, Mrs. Ella Allen, preceded him in death.
He was buried in February 1963 in Carroll City Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll Co., IA, Findagrave #67978144.
Clarence Roy Thomas began military service WW I service, U.S. Army.
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Lucinda Aikens
F, #146644, b. October 1848, d. 11 September 1934
Biography
Lucinda Aikens was born in October 1848 in Ohio. She married
Levi L. Thomas on 3 May 1878 in Ohio. She died on 11 September 1934 in Carroll Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Sept 12, 1934 - Carroll Daily - Mrs L.L. Thomas of Pasadena, CA, mother of Clarence Thomas, died yesterday noon after an illness of several weeks. Death was due to old age and complications.
The body will arrive here Friday and the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Huffman funeral home, the Rev. Henry Schneider, officiating. Burial will be made in the local cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas left Carroll about six years ago to make her home in Pasadena, Calif., with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen. She is survived by two sons, Clarence of Carroll, and Chauncey of Pasadena, and one daughter, Ella, Mrs. Ray Allen of Pasadena. Her husband died May 29, 1915 in Carroll.
She was buried in September 1934 in Carroll City Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll Co., IA, Findagrave #67720047.
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Levi L. Thomas
M, #146645, b. 25 November 1853, d. 29 May 1915
Biography
Levi L. Thomas was born on 25 November 1853 in Monroe Co., OH. He married
Lucinda Aikens on 3 May 1878 in Ohio. He died on 29 May 1915 in Carroll, Carroll Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
June 3, 1915 - Carroll Times - Levi L. Thomas, for thirty-two years a resident of Carroll, died at his home in the northeast part of the city, Saturday, May 29th, death being the result of paralytic stroke accompanied by other ailments.
The deceased was born at Somerton, Monroe county, Ohio, November 25, 1853, and was in his sixty-second year at time of his death. All his earlier years were spent in his native state and he was married in Ohio, to Miss Lucinda Akins, who survives him, on May 3, 1878.
Three children were born to them, all of whom are living. They are Chauncey Thomas, of Boone, Iowa; Mrs. Ella Allen, of Dedham, Iowa; and Clarence Thomas, of Carroll. About five years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Thomas moved from Barnesville, Ohio, to Carroll, where they have since resided.
Mr. Thomas' parents were Jonas and Phoebe Thomas and belonged to the Quaker persuasion, in which sect the son was reared and from which he never withdrew. He joined the Odd Fellows Lodge in Carroll many years ago and has been a loyal and active member of that fraternity. Mr. Thomas was one of the party of Odd Fellows who attended a large lodge gathering at Jefferson in January of last year, returning from which one of the party, James Thompson, died on the road. Mr. Thomas was seated beside Mr. Thompson and the discovery that the latter was dead, which was not made until their arrival in Carroll, was a great shock to him.
For more than twenty years he has been a member of the Carroll Fire department and for a good part of that time has served as captain of the Hook and Ladder Company. The deceased was in demand when faithful placing of advertising matter was desired.
The funeral was held on Monday at the M.E. church conducted by the pastor, Rev. S.G. Lewis, and the Firemen of the city attended in uniform. The Odd Fellows lodge had charge of the services at the grave.
He was buried in 1915 in Carroll City Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll Co., IA, Findagrave #67719418.
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Keith Kohl Kafer
M, #146646, b. 11 February 1918, d. 1964
Parents
Biography
Keith Kohl Kafer was born on 11 February 1918 in Glidden, Carroll Co., IA, WW II draft registration. He married
Mary Ellen Shafer, daughter of
Edward W. Shafer and
Edna May Ferguson. Keith Kohl Kafer married
Hazel Viola Hinchman on 3 March 1956 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He died in 1964.
He was buried in 1964 in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, Vernon Co., MO, Findagrave #117540251.
Keith Kohl Kafer was also known as Keith Thomas.
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Mary Ellen Shafer
F, #146647, b. 17 January 1921, d. 27 March 1993
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Biography
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Gary Keith Kafer
M, #146648, b. 21 July 1942, d. 17 October 1995
Parents
Family: Darlene F. Whetstine
| Son | Gary Shane Kafer |
| Daughter | Carrie D. Kafer |
| Daughter | Rilie Kafer |
| Son | Michael A. Kafer |
Biography
Gary Keith Kafer was born on 21 July 1942 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO. He married Darlene F. Whetstine, daughter of
Ray Lee Whetstine and Carol Jean Mace, on 10 September 1977 in Fanning, Doniphan Co., KS, Darlene remarried to a McNemee before 2003 when her father passed away. Gary Keith Kafer died on 17 October 1995 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS,
Obituary -- St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri; Thursday, 19 OCT 1995, p.8 (Newspapers.com):
Gary K. Kafer
WHITE CLOUD, kan. -- Gery K. Kafer, 53, White Cloud, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1995, at a Topeka hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Born in Nevada, Mo., on July 21, 1942, Mr. Kafer had worked at various jobs, but was mainly a painter. He graduated from a high school in Nevada.
On Sept. 10, 1977, he married Darlene F. Whetstine in Franning, Kan. She survives of the home.
Mr. Kafer was preceded in death by his parents, Keith K. and Mary E.
Additional survivors: two daughters, Carrie D. Cartwright, Nevada, and Rilie K. Kafer of the home; two sons, Gary S., Nevada, and Michael A. of the home, a sister, Kay Scotten, Nevada, and five grandchildren.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Fanning. The body had been cremated. Private family inurnment; at a later date. ...
He was buried in October 1995 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Highland, Doniphan Co., KS, Findagrave #27624074.
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Edward W. Shafer
M, #146650, b. 1883, d. 1965
Biography
Edward W. Shafer was born in 1883. He married
Edna May Ferguson. He died in 1965.
He was buried in 1965 in Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, Findagrave #190959224.
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Edna May Ferguson
F, #146651, b. December 1890, d. September 1968
Biography
Edna May Ferguson was born in December 1890 in Missouri. She married
Edward W. Shafer. She died in September 1968 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO.
She was buried in 1968 in Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, Findagrave #190959197.
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Ray Lee Whetstine
M, #146652, b. about 1935, d. 13 January 2003
Family: Carol Jean Mace
| Daughter | Darlene F. Whetstine+ |
Biography
Ray Lee Whetstine was born about 1935. He married Carol Jean Mace on 26 June 1954 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO. He died on 13 January 2003.
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Hazel Viola Hinchman
F, #146658, b. 4 January 1922, d. 8 May 1966
Biography
Hazel Viola Hinchman was born on 4 January 1922 in Rosendale, Andrew Co., MO. She married
Keith Kohl Kafer, son of
Clarence Roy Thomas and
Elva Irene Nichols, on 3 March 1956 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Hazel Viola Hinchman died on 8 May 1966 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
She was buried in May 1966 in East Slope Memorial Gardens, Riverside, Platte Co., MO, Findagrave #180716907.
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William Nichols1
M, #146659, b. 6 October 1810, d. 28 December 1855
Family: Laura (b. about 1817, d. 9 June 1860)
Biography
William Nichols was born on 6 October 1810 in Vermont.
1 He married
Laura about 1836.
1 He died on 28 December 1855 in Scott Co., IA.
He was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #170509093.
William Nichols lived on 14 November 1850 in Scott Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S5502] District 4, p.235B, Dwelling 954, Family 1001, 1850 Federal Census, Scott County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 188.
Laura1
F, #146660, b. about 1817, d. 9 June 1860
Biography
Laura was born about 1817 in Vermont.
1 She married
William Nichols about 1836.
1 She died on 9 June 1860 in Scott Co., IA.
She was buried in June 1860 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #170509331.
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Citations
- [S5502] District 4, p.235B, Dwelling 954, Family 1001, 1850 Federal Census, Scott County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 188.
Maggie D. Martz1
F, #146661, b. December 1885, d. 1926
Parents
Biography
Maggie D. Martz was born in December 1885 in Virginia.
2,1 She married
Daniel Webser King, son of
Samuel King and
Mary Catherine Emmert, Daniel and Maggie may or may not have been legally married. This marriage ended shortly after the February 1920 census and before Daniel's 26 DEC 1922 marriage to Aurelia Mattern. In the 1925 North Dakota state census, Maggie was listed at Afton, Ward County, using her prior married surname "Armentrout", with her son Philip. Maggie D. Martz died in 1926.
She was buried in 1926 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Findagrave #80222602.
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Citations
- [S5503] Torning Twp., Dist. 0211, sheet 10A, Dwelling 155, Family 155, 1920 Federal Census, Ward County, North Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1342; FHL #1821342.
- [S2389] Plains District, Dist. 0065, sheet 10B, Dwelling 190, Family 190, 1900 Federal Census, Rockingham County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1726; FHL #1241726.
Philip Zerkel Armentrout1
M, #146662, b. 31 March 1907, d. 6 July 1990
Parents
Biography
Philip Zerkel Armentrout was born on 31 March 1907 in Ward Co., ND.
1 He died on 6 July 1990 in Pasco Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S5503] Torning Twp., Dist. 0211, sheet 10A, Dwelling 155, Family 155, 1920 Federal Census, Ward County, North Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1342; FHL #1821342.
Minnie F. Armentrout1
F, #146663, b. 25 December 1908, d. 6 October 1979
Parents
Biography
Minnie F. Armentrout was born on 25 December 1908 in Ward Co., ND.
1 She died on 6 October 1979 in Williams Co., ND.
Note: Minnie married first Albert O. Melby on 25 JAN 1930 in Ward County, North Dakota, and had four children with her. She later married Harold Johnson in 1944, Sheridan County, Montana.
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Citations
- [S5503] Torning Twp., Dist. 0211, sheet 10A, Dwelling 155, Family 155, 1920 Federal Census, Ward County, North Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1342; FHL #1821342.
Isaac P. Martz1
M, #146664, b. 20 January 1840, d. 29 September 1915
Biography
Isaac P. Martz was born on 20 January 1840 in Virginia.
1 He married
Amanda V. Strickler about 1870.
1 He died on 29 September 1915.
He was buried in 1915 in Strickler Family Cemetery, Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA, Findagrave #160950626.
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Citations
- [S2389] Plains District, Dist. 0065, sheet 10B, Dwelling 190, Family 190, 1900 Federal Census, Rockingham County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1726; FHL #1241726.
Amanda V. Strickler1
F, #146665, b. 12 March 1848, d. 18 July 1905
Biography
Amanda V. Strickler was born on 12 March 1848 in Virginia.
1 She married
Isaac P. Martz about 1870.
1 She died on 18 July 1905.
She was buried in July 1905 in Strickler Family Cemetery, Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA, Findagrave #160950661.
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Citations
- [S2389] Plains District, Dist. 0065, sheet 10B, Dwelling 190, Family 190, 1900 Federal Census, Rockingham County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1726; FHL #1241726.
Aurelia Mattern
F, #146666, b. 7 May 1901, d. 3 November 2002
Parents
Biography
Aurelia Mattern was born on 7 May 1901 in Wabash Co., IN. She married
Daniel Webser King, son of
Samuel King and
Mary Catherine Emmert, on 26 December 1922 in Ward Co., ND,
ceremony by Judge Murray. Marriage reported in the 28 DEC 1922 edition of The Ward County Independent, Minot, ND (Newspapers.com).
Aurelia Mattern married John Bennie Satterthwaite on 29 April 1958 in Spokane Co., WA. She died on 3 November 2002 in Minot, Ward Co., ND.
She was buried in November 2002 in Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward Co., ND, Findagrave #181789700.
Aurelia Mattern lived in 1922 in Ray, Williams Co., ND.
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Catherine Mary King1
F, #146667, b. 8 January 1924, d. 18 July 2016
Parents
| Son | Curtis M. Trimble |
| Daughter | Carolyn M. Trimble |
| Daughter | Cheryl Trimble |
| Daughter | Christine Trimble |
Biography
Catherine Mary King was born on 8 January 1924 in Ward Co., ND.
1 She married
Calvin Maurice Trimble, son of
Rev. David George Trimble and
Rev. Jettie Ann Scott, on 16 August 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Catherine Mary King died on 18 July 2016 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Catherine was born on January 8, 1924 in Minot, North Dakota to Daniel Webster and Aurelia (Mattern) King. She passed away on July 18, 2016 in Tulsa at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 10 days.
She grew up and attended school in Sawyer, North Dakota, graduating from Sawyer High School. She and Calvin M. Trimble were married on August 16, 1944 in Oklahoma City. They lived in Tulsa for several years then in 1959 moved to the Rose community where they have been since. Catherine was a loving wife, mom and a homemaker to her family.
She loved taking care of her flowers and always kept out hummingbird feeders because she enjoyed watching them. She loved to bake and she made cookies and cakes for shut-ins, neighbors who might be sick and also her church family. She also enjoyed going to visit at the nursing homes and was still driving herself around until about two months ago. She led a full and active life and she was a strong woman of faith who loved her family, friends and church family dearly. She was an excellent example to those around her and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She has been a faithful and active member of the Lowery Freewill Baptist Church for the past 60 years.
She is survived by her children, son, Curtis M. Trimble and wife Doris of Rose; daughters, Carolyn M. Livingston and husband Jim of Big Cabin, Cheryl M. Carr and husband Ben of Moody and Christine M. Newton and husband Perry of Kenwood; 27 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Ward W. King and wife Raney of Minnesota and Paul King of Omaha, Nebraska and sister, Mildred Kirstein and husband Vernon of Gresham, Oregon as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Calvin in 1997 and sister Joyce Elaine Lowe.
She was buried in July 2016 in Rose Cemetery, Rose, Mayes Co., OK, Findagrave #150490900.
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Citations
- [S5504] Torning Twp., Dist. 0072, sheet 2B, Dwelling 39, Family 39, 1930 Federal Census, Ward County, North Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1744; FHL #2341479.