Person Page - 1884

     Mary Elpha Moten was born on 11 August 1913 at Texas. She was the daughter of Henry C. Moten and Tilda M. (?) Mary Elpha Moten married Robert Clifton Jones, son of Lemuel Young Jones and Alma O. Payne, before 20 September 1942. Mary Elpha Moten was buried in January 2002 at Hawkins Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX. She died on 9 January 2002 at age 88.

     Sarah Motheral was born on 16 October 1836 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married David Boyd, son of Samuel Boyd Jr. and Jane Kyle.¹

     Adelia Amanda Motsinger was born in April 1849 at Indiana.¹ She married Robert Clinton Voyles on 25 October 1866 at Washington Co., IN. Adelia Amanda Motsinger married Manoah S. Martin Jr. on 22 January 1878 at Washington Co., IN. Adelia Amanda Motsinger died in 1918 at Washington Co., IN. She was buried in 1918 at Conway Cemetery, Washington Co., IN, Findagrave #42030565.

     Edith Motsinger was born on 12 January 1898 at Indiana 1900 census shows 1897. She was the daughter of John Motsinger and Leora Howell. Edith Motsinger married Ralph P. Johnson, son of Perry M. Johnson and Sarah C. McKnight, circa 1921. Edith Motsinger died on 16 July 1984 at Wayne Co. (probably), MI, at age 86 dates per SSDI, last residence Garden City. She was buried in July 1984 at Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     John Motsinger married Leora Howell on 3 March 1895 at Washington Co., IN.

     Samantha A. Motsinger was born on 10 February 1856 at Washington Co., IN. She died on 6 May 1880 at Washington Co., IN, at age 24. She was buried in May 1880 at Martinsburg Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Washington Co., IN, findagrave.com.
Note: A Washington County, Indiana marriage record shows Samantha A. Motsinger married A. N. (Andrew) Munden, but does not show the date. He later married and divorced "Addie", and is found in 1900 remarried to a "Hope". DLB 2013.

     Zella F. Motsinger was born on 10 September 1875 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Samantha A. Motsinger. Zella F. Motsinger married William Lebert Payne, son of Jacob Dawson Payne and Anna Lucinda Tilford, on 19 March 1899 at Washington Co., IN.¹ Zella F. Motsinger died on 15 August 1946 at age 70. She was buried in August 1946 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Polk Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Abigail Mott married Adam Rhodes.

     Charles Clarence Mott was born on 21 March 1915 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat. Charles Clarence Mott died on 10 May 1977 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 62.

     Jesse Joseph Mott was born on 12 October 1909 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat.

     John Elsworth Mott was born on 9 June 1918 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat. John Elsworth Mott died on 17 April 1989 at age 70.

     Lawrence Lewis Mott was born on 12 December 1922 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat. Lawrence Lewis Mott died on 16 December 1922 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Lowell Watkins Mott was born on 15 April 1923 at Shelby Co., OH. He married Betty Pauline Gundolf, daughter of Ernest Ralph Gundolf and Jennie Marie Saylor, on 18 October 1946 at Miami Co., OH. Lowell Watkins Mott died on 15 July 2014 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 91

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

LOWELL WATKINS "LEFTY" MOTT, age 91, of Elizabeth Township, Troy, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, surrounded by his family. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on April 15, 1923 to the late Loammi and Dale (Watkins) Mott. On October 18, 1946, he married Betty Pauline Gundolf. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage and Betty survives.
Lowell is also survived by four children and their spouses: Linda (Dr. Mark) Bentley of Piqua, Brenda (Larry) Zimmerman of Marysville, Michael Lowell (Carolyn) Mott of New Albany, and Stacy (Mike) Karadak of Troy; and his grandchildren: Megan Bentley, Jarrod (Amanda) Zimmerman, Evan and Chase Zimmerman, Adam and Alyson Mott, and Kyle and Kley Karadak. Lowell was preceded in death by two brothers: Harold and Leland Mott.
Lowell was a graduate of Lostcreek School in 1941. He continued his studies with the US Army through the University of Iowa. Lowell proudly served his country as a member of the 7th Army 44th Division, 63rd Combat Engineering Battalion during WWII, June 1943-December 1945. His Division was part of the European Theatre that served longer than any other Division. His duties included building bridges and sweeping mines in advance of the troops.
Lowell was a former baseball player on local teams and that is where he earned his nickname Lefty. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State University sports fan. He enjoyed watching all of his grandchildren's activities from sports to theatre and was always there to support them. Lowell was a member of the Cove Springs Grange, the Cove Springs United Church of Christ, and a former member of the Elizabeth Township Zoning Board and the Miami County Farm Bureau.
Lowell built his first home from ground up with simple equipment and determination and a desire to learn on his own all the trades required and needed to accomplish this large feat. In 1960, the opportunity to purchase a large farm occurred and he sold his home and moved to the farmhouse, which he and Betty completely restored to its original beauty.
Lowell became a longtime area farmer in his spare time and enjoyed the Miami County Fair and the 4-H activities that his children were involved in. He always welcomed friends, neighbors and family to swim in his pool and a highlight for he and Betty was holding the Elizabeth 4-H Beef Club Steak Fry and pool party each summer. Along with his wife Betty, he enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques and could be found almost every Saturday at an auction. His craftsmanship in wood working could turn an inexpensive antique auction item into a piece of art. As his children became adults and married he was involved in almost all of their homeowner projects whether it be for advice or actual hands on work.
He was a pet lover and was known in the neighborhood for having the biggest dogs (his beloved Great Danes), although his wife turned him into a small dog lover in his later years. One of Lowell's biggest accomplishments was his long career at Hobart Brothers in Troy, Ohio. He worked for Hobart Brothers (welding) for 48 years and climbed the ladder of success during that time. Directly from high school in 1941, he started on the ground floor packing electrodes at the manufacturing plant. WWII interrupted his career, but he returned to work in 1946 and eventually assumed the role of foreman. In 1967, he was promoted to Research Engineer due to his efforts on working directly with Mr. E.A. Hobart. In 1977, he became Assistant Director of Research and Development for Hobart Brothers. In 1984, he was promoted to Director of Research and Development, a position he held until his retirement in 1989. His career continued as he was asked to come back often to do consulting and development for the company, leading to a major development in 2004 that led to a patent.
He was credited with the development of several mild steel all purpose wires and his products were used on the Sears Tower, The World Trade Center and by major U.S. manufacturers such as Ford and Chrysler and the U.S. Navy submarine fleet . He was inducted last fall as a Counselor into the American Welding Society held in Chicago, IL. His nominators described Lowell as having an ingenious approach to solving problems and as an incredible teacher and as a fun person to be around with a relentless pursuit for perfection. He was referred to as a classic Horatio Alger story of a man who through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty accomplished much for his company, his industry, and his country.
Friends may call from 3-7 PM on Sunday, July 20, 2014 and funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Ed Beeson officiating. Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery in Casstown. The Veteran's Honor Guard will provide services at the graveside.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Miami East Athletic Boosters, 3825 N State Route 589, Casstown, OH 45312 OR Elizabeth Township Community Center, 5760 E Walnut Grove Road, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

He was buried in July 2014 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #132942732.

     Lucinda R. Mott was born in February 1852 at Indiana.¹ She married Samuel Boyd circa 1874.¹

     Nancy Ann Mott was buried at Depauw, Harrison Co., IN. She was born on 16 April 1912 at Harrison Co., IN. She was the daughter of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat. Nancy Ann Mott died on 12 November 1944 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 32.

     Orville Murline Mott was born on 18 April 1925 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat. Orville Murline Mott died on 15 July 1989 at age 64.

     Richard Mott was buried at Depauw, Harrison Co., IN. He was born on 14 July 1885. He married Retta Mae Seacat, daughter of Monroe Seacat and Mary Ann Davis, in March 1906. Richard Mott died on 10 March 1968 at age 82.

     Sylvia Ellere Mott was buried at Depauw, Harrison Co., IN. She was born on 1 August 1907 at Harrison Co., IN. She was the daughter of Richard Mott and Retta Mae Seacat. Sylvia Ellere Mott died on 6 August 1978 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 71.

     Cornelia Motter married Henry Sharer.¹

     Sarah E. Motter was born on 17 December 1852 at Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Bennett South on 29 November 1870 at Lost Creek Twp., Miami Co., OH. Sarah E. Motter died on 12 July 1910 at Casstown, Miami Co., OH, at age 57. She was buried in July 1910 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #11738532.

     G. T. Motts was also known as "Tom". He married Margaret Powell, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Powell and Mary Margaret DaVault, after 7 June 1900.

     Cora Motz married Allen E. Wilkin, son of Rev. J. Franklin Wilkin and Alice Robuck, on 20 December 1902 at Highland Co., OH.

     Arnold Vern Moubry was born on 2 May 1917 at Linn Co., IA, on the family farm near Lewis Bottom.¹ He was the son of James Clifford Moubry and Dora Mae Johnson.¹ Arnold Vern Moubry married Lois Belle Abernathy, daughter of Clarence Edwin Abernathy and Florence May Primmer, on 24 November 1934 at Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Arnold Vern Moubry lived on 20 April 1940 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA; laborer for produce company.² He died on 6 February 2001 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 83

Obituary -- Iowa Statewide Obituary and Death Notices Collection:

Arnold Moubry
Services: 10:30 a.m. Fri.. February 9, 2001 at First Christian Church in Vinton, Iowa with Rev. David Gates officiating. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may call at Overton-Van Steenhuyse Funeral Home, Vinton, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Memorial Fund: A memorial fund has been established.
Arnold Moubry was born March 2, 1917 on the family farm in Lewis Bottom, rural Shellsburg, to Cliff and Dora Johnson Moubry. He attended school at the Lower Stone schoolhouse in Lewis Bottom. On November 24, 1934 he eloped with Lois Abernathy to Galena, IL to be married. The couple lived in the Vinton area all their married life and Arnold worked for B.L. Anderson quarries as a foreman for more than thirty years, retiring in the early 1980's. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and garden. In the fall of 1999, Arnold moved to the West Village Care Center in Independence, where his death came Tuesday, February 06, 2001, at the age of 83 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois, in 1996, his daughter-in-law, Sherry, also in 1996, two brothers, Faye and Jim and one sister, Marie Cantonwine Cue. Survivors include his three daughters, Marlene Gilbert and husband, Howard of Seattle, WA, Sherrie Anderson and husband, Richard, of Independence, IA, Penny Witt and husband, Larold, of Shueyville, IA, two sons, Gary and wife, Karen, of Vinton and Rex of Downs, KS, one brother, Elzo and wife, Glenda, of Booneville, AR, twelve grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.

He was buried in February 2001 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #46142010.

     Charles Faye Moubry was born on 18 May 1907 at Linn Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of James Clifford Moubry and Dora Mae Johnson.¹ Charles Faye Moubry married Katherine M. Sickmon, daughter of George L. Sickmon and Edna Leena McCreary, on 8 October 1927 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Charles Faye Moubry and Katherine M. Sickmon were divorced before 1939. Charles Faye Moubry married Leora Doris Rogers, daughter of Floyd Leroy Rogers and Secola Winifred McCarty, in 1939. Charles Faye Moubry died on 28 March 1972 at Quincy, Adams Co., IL, at age 64

"Mr. Moubry died unexpectedly at 11:50 Tuesday morning in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, where he had been a patient only one day."

He was buried in 1972 at Novelty Cemetery, Novelty, Knox Co., MO, Findagrave #55095577.

     Elzo Burm Moubry was also known as "Al". He was born on 11 September 1922 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of James Clifford Moubry and Dora Mae Johnson.¹ Elzo Burm Moubry began military service on 4 November 1942 at Camp Forrest, Tullahoma Co., TN, WW II service, enlisted, U.S. Army, SSgt. He married Mary Katherine Stewart, daughter of Grover Cleveland Stewart and Ora L. Boling, circa 7 August 1943 at Champaign Co., IL. Elzo Burm Moubry lived on 1 March 1949 at Moline, Elk Co., KS; Number in E. B. Moubry's family is three, indicating a child born with his first wife, Mary K. Stewart.² He married Glenda Sue Selby, daughter of Celester Lafayette Selby and L. Merle Pettigrew, on 28 September 1968. Elzo Burm Moubry died on 5 April 2004 at Booneville, Logan Co., AR, at age 81. He was buried in April 2004 at Glendale Baptist Church, Booneville, Logan Co., AR, Findagrave #78217626.

     Gary Lee Moubry was born on 21 August 1935 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Arnold Vern Moubry and Lois Belle Abernathy.¹ Gary Lee Moubry lived in 2001 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA. He died on 5 May 2015 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Gary was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Arnold and Lois Abernathy Moubry. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School in Vinton. On April 9, 1960, Gary was united in marriage with Karen K. Powers at First Christian Church in Vinton.

Gary delivered ice cream for Sanitary Dairy in Cedar Rapids before becoming a heavy equipment operator for B.L. Anderson, Vulcan and Wendling Quarries. He retired from Wendling Quarries in 2000.

Gary was a very active member of First Christian Church in Vinton. He sang in the choir, was chairman of the board of trustees; was a member of the Diaconate, delivered Christmas plates, acted as a greeter and belonged to POWWOW, the Wednesday night Bible study group, for 12 years.

Gary loved fishing, hunting, camping and gardening, plus canning and freezing his garden harvests. His greatest joy in life was spending time with and helping his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Hazel and George Powers; and brother-in-law, Howard Gilbert.

He was buried in May 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #146108123.

     Ida Marie Moubry was born on 24 March 1905 at Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of James Clifford Moubry and Dora Mae Johnson.¹ Ida Marie Moubry married Leland Laverne Cantonwine, son of Herbert Ullin Cantonwine and Ora Ketchum Culp, on 5 August 1925 at Benton Co., IA. Ida Marie Moubry married Ray Everett Cue, son of Leroy Cue and Maude E. Wilt, in 1960. Ida Marie Moubry died on 7 October 1993 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA, at age 88. She was buried in October 1993 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #49493782.

     James Arthur Moubry was born on 16 November 1909 at Linn Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of James Clifford Moubry and Dora Mae Johnson.¹ James Arthur Moubry married Agnes Ruth Comried, daughter of August Comried and Mary Hynek, on 10 September 1926 at Davenport, Scott Co., IA. James Arthur Moubry died on 13 June 1988 at Linn Co. (probably), IA, at age 78. He was buried in June 1988 at Palo Cemetery, Palo, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #52165111.

     James Clifford Moubry was also known as "Cliff". He was born on 17 September 1885 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA. He was the son of Stephen A. Moubry and Nettie Hayes. James Clifford Moubry married Dora Mae Johnson, daughter of Robert Elson Johnson and Deborah Helen Wilt, on 7 April 1904. James Clifford Moubry lived on 7 January 1920 at Fayette Twp., Linn Co., IA; farming.¹ He died on 26 January 1958 at McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX, at age 72

OBITUARY - Bulletin Journal, Independence, Iowa, January 31, 1958

Cliff Moubry, 72, Dies in Texas
Funeral services were held for Cliff Moubry, 72, of Shellsburg, Thursday afternoon at the Palo Methodist church. The Rev. B. A. Weldlandt officiated at the services. Mr. Moubry, a former resident of the Urbana community, died of a heart attack Sunday morning in McAllen, Texas, where he and his wife had gone to spend the winter.
Mr. Moubry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moubry, was born Sept. 17, 1885, near Shellsburg. He married Dora Johnson on April 7, 1904.
He is survived by his wife and five children: Mrs. Leland "Marie" Cantonwine of Shellsburg; Faye Moubry of Novelty, Mo; James of Palo; Arnold of Vinton, and Elzo of Tulsa, Okla. Fourteen grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive.
Internment was in the Palo cemetery with the Fry and Holland Funeral home of Vinton in charge of arrangements.

He was buried in 1958 at Palo Cemetery, Palo, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #51933971.

     Sharla Marie Moubry was born on 24 March 1927 at Center Point, Linn Co., IA. She was the daughter of James Arthur Moubry and Agnes Ruth Comried. Sharla Marie Moubry married Marvin Howard Heath, son of John Heath and Myrtle Gladys Hutson, on 17 April 1949 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Sharla Marie Moubry died on 14 December 2011 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 84

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Sharla Marie Heath, 84, of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness.

Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor John Howerton. Burial: Palo Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Teahen Funeral Home. Friends may also visit Saturday after 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Sharla is survived by two children, Trina Heath (fiancé Gar Helming) of Cedar Rapids and J. Ladd (Sue) Heath of Iowa City; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Dan) Good, Emily Heath (Joey Akers), Ali and Carson; great grandson Caleb (and one on the way in January); and brother Robert Moubry, wife Karen, nephews Brad and Jeff and Heath family nieces and nephews.

Sharla was preceded in death by her husband Bud.

Sharla was born March 24, 1927 in Center Point, the daughter of James Arthur and Agnes Ruth (Comried) Moubry. She married Marvin "Bud" Heath on April 7, 1949 in Cedar Rapids.

Sharla graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of the Nurse Cadet Corps. After the war she worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Galveston. Following her stay in Texas she moved to Cedar Rapids and worked at Mercy Hospital, Methwick, and retired from St. Luke's Hospital.

Sharla was a childcare volunteer at Harrison and St. James and a Girl Scout Leader. Gardening was a great passion of hers, as well as reading and travelling with her husband. Sharla enjoyed feeding and watching birds in her back yard. Above all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild.

She was buried in December 2011 at Palo Cemetery, Palo, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #82058084.