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     Bonita McWherter was born on 26 July 1930. She was the daughter of Aaron James McWherter and Ruby Ellen Day. Bonita McWherter married Marlyn G. Smuck, son of Harley Henry Smuck and Mildred Judith Rasmussen. Bonita McWherter died on 1 May 2014 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 83. She was buried in May 2014 at Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Hardin Co., IA, Findagrave #131057101.

     Jess E. McWherter was born on 28 December 1877 at Jasper Co., IA. He was the son of Aaron William McWherter and Martha McQuiston. Jess E. McWherter married Phoebe Jane McClees, daughter of Richard James McClees and Rachel A. Berry, on 25 August 1900 at Nevada, Story Co., IA. Jess E. McWherter lived on 3 April 1930 at Nevada Twp., Story Co., IA, farming.¹ He died on 4 January 1974 at Nevada, Story Co., IA, at age 96. He was buried in January 1974 at Collins Cemetery, Collins, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #10295776.

     Minnie McWherter was born circa 1914 at Story Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Jess E. McWherter and Phoebe Jane McClees.¹

     Nellie Marie McWherter was born on 26 March 1901 at Collins, Story Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Jess E. McWherter and Phoebe Jane McClees. Nellie Marie McWherter married Vernon Francis Maxwell, son of Richard Maxwell and Mina E. Kurtz, on 11 February 1920. Nellie Marie McWherter died on 1 November 1977 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, at age 76

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Nellie Maxwell (Mrs. Vernon F.) 76, of R.R. 2 State Center died Tuesday (November 1, 1977) at Marshalltown Community Hospital where she had been a patient since October 5.

Born Nellie McWherter on March 26, 1902 at Collins, Story Co Iowa, she was the daughter of Jess and Phoebe (McClees) McWherter. She received her education in the rural schools of Maxwell and Nevada. On February 11, 1920 she was married to Vernon F. Maxwell and they have farmed at their present home all of their married life of 37 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, E.C. Club, Farm Bureau Women, Collins United Methodist Church and various church circles.

Preceeding her in death were her parents, a son, Gene and a granddaughter. Survivors include her husband Vernon, two sons, Vernon Jr. of State Center and Gary of Rhodes. Also eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a brother, Aaron McWhirter of Osceola.

Services will be held this afternoon (Friday) at 1:30 p.m. at the Collins United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Stuardt officiating. Burial will be at the Iowa Center Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wensel-Perrin Funeral Home in State Center until 9 a.m. Friday.

She was buried in November 1977 at Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #7283114.

     Ronald Dean McWherter was born on 3 November 1927 at Hubbard, Hardin Co., IA. He was the son of Aaron James McWherter and Ruby Ellen Day. Ronald Dean McWherter began military service on 24 January 1946 WW II era service, U.A. Army Air Corps, discharded 24 JAN 1949. He died on 8 May 1996 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, at age 68. He was buried in May 1996 at Collins Cemetery, Collins, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #195153024.

     Ann W. McWhinney was born on 27 April 1917 at Homestead, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Earl McWhinney and Julia B. Woodward.¹ Ann W. McWhinney died on 16 March 1929 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 11. Cause of death: Meningitis. She was buried in March 1929 at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

     Harry Earl McWhinney was born on 9 July 1886 at Allegheny Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of Robert McWhinney and Adaline E. Craig.² Harry Earl McWhinney married Julia B. Woodward, daughter of William H. Woodward and Anna M. Bixler. Occupation: Attorney at law in 1930.¹ Harry Earl McWhinney lived on 14 April 1930 at 133 East Ninth Avenue, Homestead, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ He died on 5 May 1958 at age 71 Dates per Find A Grave Memorial# 97935727. He was buried in May 1958 at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

     Robert McWhinney was born in May 1862 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Adaline E. Craig circa 1885.¹ Robert McWhinney died in 1918. He was buried in 1918 at Homestead Cemetery, Munhall, Allegheny Co., PA.

     Robert Warren McWhinney was born on 9 January 1920 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, Date per Pennsylvania Veteran Pension Application file.¹ He was the son of Harry Earl McWhinney and Julia B. Woodward.¹ Robert Warren McWhinney began military service on 9 October 1942 at Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA, Enlistment, WW II. He married Helen Eugenia Nash, daughter of Monroe Nash and Helen Niemeyer, on 6 July 1944 at Portsmouth, VA. Robert Warren McWhinney lived on 8 March 1950 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Date and location per Pennsylvania Veteran Pension Application file. He married Bertha Caffery Forsyth on 9 November 1960 at Dare Co., NC. Robert Warren McWhinney and Bertha Caffery Forsyth were divorced on 2 November 1965.

     Glen McWhirter was born on 12 December 1919. He married Margaret Allene Stephens, daughter of Joseph Walter Stephens and Cynthia Margaret Evans, on 29 July 1946. Glen McWhirter died on 13 March 1998 at age 78. He was buried in March 1998 at Glenwood Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, Find A Grave Memorial# 106715754.

     Leroy McWhorter married Ethel B. (?).¹

     Mary McWhorter was also known as "Polly". She was born on 1 December 1809. She married Benjamin Morris in 1828. Mary McWhorter was buried in October 1844 at Old Arnold Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co., WV, Findagrave #39959825. She died on 16 May 1899 at age 89. She was buried in May 1899 at McWhorter Church Cemetery, McWhorter, Harrison Co., WV, Findagrave #20664114.

     Mary McWhorter was born on 17 February 1816 at Harrison Co. (probably), VA (now WV). She married Jesse Hamilton Gosse Nutter on 8 September 1838 at Harrison Co., VA (now WV). Mary McWhorter died on 22 May 1906 at Hocking Co., OH, at age 90.

     Rowena Barrett McWhorter was the daughter of Leroy McWhorter and Ethel B. (?)¹ Rowena Barrett McWhorter married Frank Leroy Ryerson, son of Martin J. Ryerson and Annie Mary Reed, on 25 August 1920, Ceremony by Rev. John K. Reed.¹

     Elizabeth McWilliams was the daughter of George McWilliams and Margaret McCoy.

     George McWilliams died at County Down, Ireland. He married Margaret McCoy. George McWilliams was born in 1764 at Scotland.

     George McWilliams was the son of George McWilliams and Margaret McCoy.

     Hannah McWilliams was born on 7 July 1790. She was the daughter of George McWilliams and Margaret McCoy. Hannah McWilliams married Enoch Phillips circa 1812. Hannah McWilliams married John Wesley Starr, son of James Starr and Nancy Reddick, on 24 October 1815 at Ohio. Hannah McWilliams died on 19 January 1828 at Morgan Co., OH, at age 37.

     Margaret McWilliams was the daughter of George McWilliams and Margaret McCoy. Margaret McWilliams married James Starr, son of James Starr and Nancy Reddick, on 25 May 1815 at Belmont Co., OH.

     Phillip McWilliams was the son of George McWilliams and Margaret McCoy.

     William McWilliams was the son of George McWilliams and Margaret McCoy.

     Anna Meacham was born on 31 January 1844 at Ohio.¹ She married Albert Dibblee.¹ Anna Meacham died on 14 September 1913 at Kyoto, Japan, at age 69.

     Sarah J. Meachum married Andrew K. Snapp, son of Madison Charles Snapp and Mary E. Falls. Sarah J. Meachum was born circa 1854 at Batesville, Independence Co., AR.

     Arnold William Mead was born on 27 July 1909 at Marion Co., IN.¹ He married Mayme Ruth Keedy, daughter of James Honey Keedy and Marie Sproston, on 25 September 1928 at Marion Co., IN. Arnold William Mead died on 16 October 1963 at Indiana at age 54. He was buried in October 1963 at Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Findagrave #129151704.

     Frances Orena Mead married Michael Dennany.

     Hannah Mead married (?) Wheeler.

     James Arnold Mead was also known as James Arnold Lenglade James appears to have adopted the surname of his stepfather and his mother's third husband, Louis D. Lenglade. He was born on 1 August 1929 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Arnold William Mead and Mayme Ruth Keedy.¹ James Arnold Mead began military service on 22 January 1954 U.S. Air Force, 20 years service, released 30 JUN 1974. He died on 25 December 1988 at Reno, Washoe Co., NV, at age 59.

     Jane H. Mead was born circa 1840 at New Jersey.^3,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Holmes Mead and Mary Ann Little.³ Jane H. Mead married Frederick Ashton, son of Joseph Ashton and Harriet Ann Larimore, circa 1865 at Licking Co. (probably), OH, Six children born, three living as of 1900 census, but five children, and three living, as of 1910 census.^1,4,5 Jane H. Mead died on 25 April 1912 at Licking Co., OH. She was buried in April 1912 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 43223035.

     Jesse Mead was born on 1 September 1824 at Clark Co., OH. He married Harriet Callison, daughter of Arthur Callison and Mary Margaret Leffel, on 31 October 1843 at Clark Co., OH. Jesse Mead died after 1909.

     Medora Harrison Mead married John Cummins Grubb in February 1876 at Putnam Co., IN.