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     Ethel Munsinger was born on 1 January 1913. She was the daughter of Phillip Ellsworth Munsinger and Clara Frances Beu.

     Ethel Dixon Munsinger was born on 25 October 1882. She was the daughter of Joseph Korah Munsinger and Edith Eleanor Steward. Ethel Dixon Munsinger married Elmer H. Dimity. Ethel Dixon Munsinger lived in June 1932 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, per father's obituary.

     Eula Bell Munsinger was born on 17 September 1921 at Anderson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Earl Charles Munsinger and Lula Belle Taylor. Eula Bell Munsinger died on 15 September 1994 at age 72.

     Eva A. Munsinger was born in June 1867 at Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of Henry Munsinger and Hannah Skinner. Eva A. Munsinger lived in 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.¹ She married Grant Walton on 25 January 1888 at Olin, Jones Co., IA, per 1900 census, no children born to Eva. Eva A. Munsinger lived in 1900 at Wyoming Twp., Jones Co., IA, Was living with her mother.² She and Grant Walton were divorced before 6 June 1900 at Jones Co., IA.
Note:

"In the matter of the guardianship of Eva Munsinger, incompetent. In the district court of Iowa in and for Jones County. Comes now John Bodenhofer, the duly appointed, qualified and now acting guardian in the above entitled matter and by way of his final report respectfully shows and states to the Court as follows:

That the ward, Eva Munsinger, departed this life on or about the 1st day of January 1939, and that her estate is now being administered upon in this court....there was a balance of cash in the hands of this guardian in the sum of $118.06. That since the filing of said report there have been no receipts coming into the hands of this guardian for the benefit of his said ward....etc. etc." Eva A. Munsinger died on 1 January 1939 at Jones Co., IA, at age 71.

     Eva Lovina Munsinger was born on 17 October 1894 at Waupaca Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley. Eva Lovina Munsinger married Little Maudie Wilson, son of Timothy Andrew Wilson and Mary E. Henson. Eva Lovina Munsinger died on 9 March 1962 at Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX, at age 67. She was buried in March 1962 at Garden of Memories, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX, Findagrave #21501403.

     Evangeline Munsinger was born in June 1852 at Lorain Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Munsinger and Electa Northrup. Evangeline Munsinger married John Casada Noel, son of Quin Martin Noel and Sarah Casada, on 29 January 1869 at Sidney, Fremont Co., IA, It appears that the marriage of John Noel and Evangeline Munsinger was possibly done secretly, inasmuch as they reported they were "single" in the 1870 census, and her surname was "Munsinger", when they were both living in the Charles Munsinger household. In the 1910 census, Evangeline reported six children born, five still living at that time.

Evangeline Munsinger lived on 9 June 1900 at Fourteenth Street, Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO.¹ She married James B. Buchanan circa 1902 at Denver (probably), CO. Evangeline Munsinger died in 1933.

     Evelyn Rose Munsinger was born on 4 February 1923 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN. She was the daughter of Joseph Phelps Munsinger and Angela Nierengarten. Evelyn Rose Munsinger married MSgt. Robert Lawrence Bombardier, son of Nicholas Ernest Bombardier and Sarah A. McClellan, on 20 March 1944 at Langley Field, Elizabeth City, VA, Ceremony by Chaplain Fr. Joseph M. Coakley. Evelyn Rose Munsinger died on 21 July 1983 at Ventura, Ventura Co., CA, at age 60 per California Death Index. She was buried in July 1983 at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Simi Valley, Ventura Co., CA, Findagrave #117096985.

     Finney Sheridan Munsinger was born on 16 December 1865 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. Finney Sheridan Munsinger married Adelia Lulu Phetteplace, daughter of James Orice Phetteplace and Ann Elizabeth Moore, on 3 October 1885 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. Finney Sheridan Munsinger lived in 1912 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, per 1912 Topeka Capital article re: John Munsinger's 100th birthday. He died on 24 August 1944 at Robertson (near Ackley), Hardin Co., IA, at age 78. He was buried in August 1944 at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

     Floyd W. Munsinger was also known as "Bick". He was born on 6 May 1928 at Casper, Natrona Co., WY. He was the son of Theodore Roosevelt Munsinger and Ellen Irene Sterling. Floyd W. Munsinger began military service WW II service. He died on 17 January 1957 at Natrona Co., WY, at age 28 Obituary (via Findagrave.com):

Floyd W. (Bick) Munsinger, 28, of Glenrock, was instantly killed last Thursday evening when his car struck the caboose of a C&NW train three miles east of Casper on U.S. 26-87. Mr. Munsinger had spent most of his life in Glenrock. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and American Legion at Glenrock. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. T. R. Munsinger; a daughter, Kandy Sue; two brothers, John and Bob all of Glenrock; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Burch of Laramie; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren T. Sterling of Casper, and his grandfather, Guy Munsinger of Glenrock.

He was buried in January 1957 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #88726167.

     Frances Theresa Munsinger was born on 20 June 1908 at Elk Co., KS. She was the daughter of Phillip Ellsworth Munsinger and Clara Frances Beu.

     Frank Phillip Munsinger was born on 20 July 1910 at Colorado. He was the son of Phillip Ellsworth Munsinger and Clara Frances Beu. Frank Phillip Munsinger married Erville Page before April 1940. Frank Phillip Munsinger lived in April 1940 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. He died in February 1982 at Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO, at age 71 date per SSDI.

     Franklin Munsinger was born on 6 March 1859 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. Franklin Munsinger married Rosa Vargason, daughter of John M. Vargason and Wilhelmina Young. Franklin Munsinger died on 24 April 1910 at age 51

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Frank Munsinger died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Shuler, just south of town, early Monday morning, April 24th. A few days before he was driving a disc in the field when the team ran away, with the result that he was quite badly hurt. His death was probably due largely to the injuries received then. He was a little over fifty years of age. He leaves a wife, four girls, one son, an aged father, four brothers and three sisters.

The funeral services were held from the Christian church the following Tuesday afternoon, conducted by D. J. Poynter and the body laid at rest in Rose Hill.

(Albion Weekly News – Albion, Nebraska – May 4, 1911.)

He was buried in April 1910 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #156338010.

     Franklin Blake Munsinger was born on 5 February 1898 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Franklin Blake Munsinger lived in 1930 at Rawls Twp., Mills Co., IA, Unmarried at the time of the 1930 census.¹ He died in October 1966 at Clay Co., IA, at age 68 date per SSDI.

     Fred L. Munsinger was born on 17 May 1875 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, 1900 census shows birth year 1874.¹ He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. Fred L. Munsinger married Daisy D. Northrup, daughter of George W. Northrup and Mary Elizabeth Klein, Three children born to the marriage, 2 living as of April 1910.² Fred L. Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, farm laborer.² He died on 19 April 1911 at Bartlett, Wheeler Co., NE, at age 35. He was buried in April 1911 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE.

     Galen Munsinger was born on 17 March 1925. He was the son of Royal Munsinger and Emma McClain. Galen Munsinger died on 1 October 2013 at age 88.

     George B. Munsinger was born on 16 May 1861 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH.¹ He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. George B. Munsinger married Julia Newton, daughter of Eber Newton and Elenor Borgordier, on 16 April 1885 at Buchanan Co., IA. George B. Munsinger lived in June 1900 at Table Rock Precinct, Pawnee Co., NE. He lived in April 1910 at Table Rock Precinct, Pawnee Co., NE. He died on 1 April 1932 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 70

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Apr. 8,1932.

GEORGE B.MUNSINGER-

George B. Munsinger was born in Ohio May 16, 1861, and died at Omaha April 1, 1932, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 15 days. On April 16, 1885, he was united in marriage to Julia Newton at Independence, Iowa. In 1891 they came to Table Rock where they made their home until the recent death of Mrs. Munsinger. To this union six children were born: Don, Elinor, Ray and Roy having preceded their parents in death, Leslie at Omaha and Meres at Table Rock.

Those who mourn his departure are his two sons, two brothers, Will at Scottsbluff and Rollo at Albion, and three sisters, Mrs. James Wallick, Mrs. Mattie Foreman and Anna, all of Albion.

Mr. Munsinger was taken to the hospital at Omaha for treatment but grew worse and died Friday morning at about 11 o'clock. The body was brought to Table Rock for burial beside the remains of his wife who preceded him in death only a few weeks ago.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Monday by Rev. Ted Shephard, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Humboldt, assisted by Rev. W. E. Caldwell, pastor of the Methodist congregation.

Mr. Munsinger had been a resident of Table Rock for about forty years, has always been a hard worker and devoted to his family. The surviving children and other relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

Card of Thanks- We wish to extend our most grateful thanks to those who assisted us during the sickness and death of our father and brother-in-law.

Dearest father, thou hast left us,
To join our mother int he sky.
Please, dear God, who hath bereft us,
Lead us-so our souls to them will fly.
Farewell, dear father, fare thee well.
We should not mourn for thee,
But live so that we'll meet again,
In blessed eternity.

L.D. & M.T. Munsinger
Mrs. Alzina Baitey.

He was buried in April 1932 at Table Rock Cemetery, Table Rock, Pawnee Co., NE, Findagrave #172267352.

     George E. Munsinger died at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. He was born circa May 1870 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, 1900 census shows "March 1867", it also shows he and both parents born in Arkansas! Best evidence is 1870 census, Rome Township, Jones County, Iowa, p.186B (13 August 1870), shows George age 3/12. He was the son of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Occupation: Plasterer in 1900 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR.¹ George E. Munsinger lived in 1922 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, per his father's obituary.

     George Edward Munsinger was born on 31 January 1870 at Jones Co., IA.² He was the son of Edward Munsinger and Eva Ann Hotz. George Edward Munsinger died on 22 July 1942 at Wayne Twp., Jones Co., IA, at age 72.
Note: Did not marry -- died without issue.

     George Raymond Munsinger was born on 18 February 1904 at Nebraska. He was the son of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton. George Raymond Munsinger married Hertha Vianna Pope on 28 August 1930. George Raymond Munsinger died on 5 April 1957 at Renton, King Co., WA, at age 53.

     Note: Moved from Lorain County, Ohio to Jones County, Iowa with his parents and siblings in 1866. Moved from Iowa to Smith County, Kansas in mid-1870s. Moved from Smith County to Elk County in 1892.

George Washington Munsinger was born on 31 May 1842 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Sarah Fowl. George Washington Munsinger began military service Served as private in Co. "C", 176th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during Civil War. He married Thursa Frances Knickerbocker, daughter of Stephen Knickerbocker and Betsey E. Kendeigh, on 1 June 1863 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH. George Washington Munsinger lived in 1880 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS.¹ He lived in 1912 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, Per article on John Munsinger's 100th birthday, in the "Topeka Capital". He died on 16 September 1922 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, at age 80. He was buried in September 1922 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #19718584. Occupation: Quoted from Wilda Tucker Spaulding letter:

"Uncle George was a mason. He built Uncle Will's house at Smith Center."

George also apparently farmed and worked in a lumber mill at various times during his life, per his military pension application.

     Gordon Joseph Munsinger was born on 2 April 1915 at Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Joseph Phelps Munsinger and Angela Nierengarten. Gordon Joseph Munsinger married Regina Claire Loza, daughter of Stanislaus Loza and Veronica Oleniczak, on 17 June 1940. Gordon Joseph Munsinger died on 27 July 1962 at Hennepin Co., MN, at age 47. He was buried in 1962 at Assumption Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, Findagrave #155271681.

     Grace May Munsinger was born on 13 January 1881 at Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of James Monroe Munsinger and Mary Elizabeth Smith. Grace May Munsinger married Robert Whitney Eager on 10 June 1914 at Ames, Story Co., IA. Grace May Munsinger married Charles Royal Hunter, son of Rev. Dempsey Allen Hunter and Elizabeth Florence Garrison, on 1 January 1923. Occupation: Music teacher in Mason City, Iowa public schools. Among her students was Meredith Wilson, later to write the musical The Music Man, based on his boyhood home at Mason City.
Note: One of Grace's school students was Meredith Wilson, composer of "The Music Man". Grace May Munsinger died in 1968. She was buried at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #114835253.

     Guy Edwin Munsinger was born on 22 October 1872 at Jones Co., IA. He was the son of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Guy Edwin Munsinger married Sarah Esbelle Meek on 26 May 1894 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Jan Kindle's info says Crawford, Arkansas. Guy Edwin Munsinger lived in 1900 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS. He lived in 1922 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, per George Sr.'s obituary (1922.) He lived in 1940 at Wildcat Twp., Elk Co., KS. He died on 23 October 1960 at Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, at age 88. Cause of death: Accidental asphyxiation from gas stove. He was buried in October 1960 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #88675593.

     Guy William Munsinger was born on 4 October 1938 at Lance Creek, Niobrara Co., WY. He was the son of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Guy William Munsinger died on 6 July 2006 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 67 Dates per SSDI, last residence Ceres.

     Harold Lee Munsinger was born on 5 April 1902 at Petersburg, Boone Co., NE. He was the son of Fred L. Munsinger and Daisy D. Northrup. Harold Lee Munsinger lived in January 1920 at Front Street, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.¹ He married Nora Mathilda Worden, daughter of William Clark Worden and Lucy Rosalea Chapman, on 27 June 1927 at Red Lodge, MT. Harold Lee Munsinger died on 17 July 1952 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 50. He was buried in July 1952 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #14085831.

     Harriet Munsinger was born circa 1869 at Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Munsinger and Margaretha Smith.

     Hazel N. Munsinger was born in 1901 at Mills Co., IA. She was the daughter of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Hazel N. Munsinger married Ray J. Bateman, son of Charles Bateman and Weltha (?), circa 1923 at Mills Co. (probably), IA.¹

     Occupation: Gave occupation as Sawyer in 1860 census.
Note: Mother Eva was living with him in 1860 census. Henry Munsinger was born on 4 March 1834 at Carlisle, Lorain Co., OH, Or 1839, per 1850 census information. He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Henry Munsinger married Hannah Skinner on 23 May 1860, per 1900 census, there were 3 children who died young. Henry Munsinger lived in June 1860 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH.¹ He died on 15 April 1879 at Jones Co., IA, at age 45. He was buried in April 1879 at Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.

     Henry William Munsinger was born on 21 August 1905 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.¹ He was the son of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Henry William Munsinger married Dorothy Elizabeth Swift, daughter of (?) Rogers. Henry William Munsinger lived on 26 April 1940 at Champlin Twp., Hennepin Co., MN, Stock clerk in retail department store.² He died on 23 August 1995 at Monticello, Wright Co., MN, at age 90.

     Hiram Steward Munsinger was born on 7 June 1885. He was the son of Joseph Korah Munsinger and Edith Eleanor Steward. Hiram Steward Munsinger married Mabel Leckliter, daughter of William Leckliter and Elizabeth Wells, on 1 January 1908. Hiram Steward Munsinger died on 1 April 1938 at age 52. He was buried in April 1938 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS.