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     Catherine Isabella Stratton was born in December 1858 at Story Co., IA. She married Martin Theodore Hardesty in 1882. Catherine Isabella Stratton died on 29 December 1916 at Nevada, Story Co., IA. She was buried at Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #120495762.

     Margery Stratton married Paul Henry.

     Mary Estelle Stratton was born on 20 July 1896 at Cole Camp, Benton Co., MO. She married Henry Raymond Hutsler. Mary Estelle Stratton died on 16 April 1956 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, at age 59.

     Pitman Cramner Stratton was born on 7 March 1888 at New Jersey.¹ He married Patience Dewilmer Sanders circa 1915.¹ Pitman Cramner Stratton died on 7 January 1949 at San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 60.

     Raymond Francis Stratton was born on 3 September 1914 at Lakeland, Polk Co., FL, WW II draft registration.
Note: Raymond F. Stratton is named on a marriage license with Toska Howell, age 23, about 10 NOV 1939, reported in the Detroit Free Press issue of 15 NOV 1939, page 24. He was named on a marriage license with Georgia J. Raisch, dated 4 JAN 1945, at Queens, New York City, New York. He is named on the divorce record with Georgia Stratton in October, 1962 at Monroe County, Florida. He lived on 16 October 1940 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI, WW II draft registration. He married Jerolyn Kay Aney, daughter of Robert Powell Aney and Mildred Maxine Osborn, in August 1965 at Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL. Raymond Francis Stratton died on 11 January 1985 at Webster, Sumter Co., FL, at age 70 Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. (Ancestry.com.)

     Rhea Eleana Stratton was born in September 1895 at Union Co. (probably), OH.¹ She married Samuel Sylvester Harr on 15 July 1912 at Union Co., OH.

     Rev. Albert William Straub was born on 4 August 1880 at Muscatine Co., IA.¹ He married Letta J. Whitmer on 20 February 1900 at Cedar Co., IA. Rev. Albert William Straub lived on 15 April 1910 at Sugar Creek Twp., Cedar Co., IA, farming.¹ He died on 2 December 1948 at Iowa at age 68

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

(Tipton Newspaper)

Albert William Straub, son of William and Mary Straub, was born August 4, 1880, in Muscatine county, Iowa, and met his tragic death in a car accident on the evening of December 2, 1948, at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 28 days.

At the early age of six years, he came with his parents to Cedar county, where he spent the greater part of his life.

On February 20, 1900, he was united in marriage to Lettie Whitmer. To this union were born six children. Mr. and Mrs. Straub resided near Lime City in Cedar County. The last few years they have resided in Tipton.

Mr. Straub always loved people and was always interested in their welfare. In early manhood, he began Christian work and preached at various intervals for thirty-five years. He held pastorates at Mt. Zion, Rochester, Bennett, South Bethel and Buchanan, and several other churches of the vicinity.

Mr. Straub was a member of the Odd Fellows Manitou Lodge No. 8. He served as chaplain of the local Masonic Lodge.

Those preceding him in death, are his father, one sister, Elsie Schminke, and an infant daughter.

Those who mourn his departure are his wife Lettie, one son Elmer Straub of Wilton Junction, and four daughters, Mrs. Albert Martin, Tipton, Mrs. J. Nabholz, Shellsburg, Mrs. Gene Culberson, Tipton, Mrs. Kenneth Jordan, Arcadia, California, 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, George and Talbert, both of Tipton, his mother Mrs. Mary Straub of Tipton, besides a host of friends.

Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church, Monday December 6th, at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Leo G. Wolfe, and assisted by Gordon Smith of Clarence. Interment in the Masonic cemetery.

He was buried in December 1948 at Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar Co., IA, Findagrave #111725385.

     Caroline Straub was born in October 1896 at Jackson Co. (probably), IA. She married Theodore Taylor in 1920.

     Florence Effie Straub was born on 30 December 1909 at Wilton, Cedar or Muscatine Co., IA. She was the daughter of Rev. Albert William Straub and Letta J. Whitmer.¹ Florence Effie Straub married Jay Wilt Nabholz, son of John George Nabholz and Mary R. Wilt, on 12 June 1934 at Tipton, Cedar Co., IA,

Quad-City Times (Davenport, Iowa); 14 Jun 1934; Page 12; (Newspapers.com):

Nabholz-Straub

Miss Florence E. Straub, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Straub, Tipton, and J. W. Nabholz, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nabholz, were married Tuesday afternoon in the home of the bride's parents. The bride's father read the single ring service, assisted by the Rev. Otis Moore, of the South Bethel Methodist church.

The wedding march, "Bride of the Wind" was played by Miss Eleanor Pfaff, a friend and classmate of the bride. Little Loraine Martin, niece of the bride, was flower girl and carried the ring in the heart of a white lily. The bride was attended by Miss Ruby Welty and Frank Whipple was best man. The bride wore a white satin gown with a veil gathered on each side with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of pink tea roses, carnations and baby's breath. The bridesmaid wore a flowered chiffon gown with white accessories.

After the ceremony a buffet dinner was served 60 relatives and friends by the Misses Rachel Howard, Eva Bolin and Florence Jorgenson.

The bride is a graduate of the Tipton high school and attended the St. Luke's hospital school of nursing, Cedar Rapids. Mr. Nabholz is a farmer and after a short wedding trip, the new home will be on a farm near Shellsburg.

Florence Effie Straub died on 18 September 1994 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 84

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Florence E. Nabholz, 84 resident of The Meth-Wick community, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Shellsburg, died Sunday morning Sept 18, 1994, in St. Lukes Hospital. Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness. Services:10:30 a.m. Thursday, Grace Trinity Church Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Vinton, where an Order of Eastern Star service begins at 6:30 p.m. The Revs. Bob Dennert of The Meth-Wick Community and Greg Judy of Grace Trinity Church will offciate.

Survivors include three daughters, Vivian Smith of Council Bluff, Bonnie Marshe of Farmington, N.M. and Ann Holt of Marion; and two sisters Lillian Keffer of Iowa City and Elva Jordan of Tipton.

Also survivng are two sons-in-law, Earl Smith and Jim Holt: five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Jordan.

She was buried in September 1994 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #32067816.

     Helen Anna Straub was also known as "Lena" marriage record shows her as "Lena" Straub. She was born in 1884 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Roy Nesbitt Anderson on 25 June 1902 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Helen Anna Straub died on 18 November 1959 at Ashtabula Co., OH. She was buried in November 1959 at Ridgeview Burial Park, Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, Findagrave #52388779.

     Grace May Straughn was born on 22 March 1884 at Parke Co., IN; daughter of Jerome and Laura Rosaline (Smart) Straughn. She married Albert Frank Myrick on 16 October 1900 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Grace May Straughn died on 2 August 1969 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, at age 85. She was buried in August 1969 at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Findagrave #16401883.

     Bertha Mae Strausberg was born in May 1885 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She married Grover C. Young. Bertha Mae Strausberg died in April 1955 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 69. She was buried in 1955 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #11746556.

     Donald Strauser was born on 3 August 1925. He was the son of Levi Herman Strauser and Evaline Tipton.

     Leo Strauser was born on 9 October 1915. He was the son of Levi Herman Strauser and Evaline Tipton. Leo Strauser died on 20 September 1997 at Iowa at age 81.

     Levi Herman Strauser was born on 4 July 1891. He married Evaline Tipton, daughter of Abel Seymour Tipton and Almeda Green, on 16 November 1914. Levi Herman Strauser died on 20 October 1954 at Grove City, Franklin Co., OH, at age 63.

     Ludolf Oswald Eugen Adelbert Strauss was born on 25 August 1848 at Berlin, Germany. He married Ottilie Nulsen on 20 November 1872 at St. Louis, MO. Ludolf Oswald Eugen Adelbert Strauss died on 23 May 1925 at Hot Spring Co., AR, at age 76. He was buried in May 1925 at Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, MO, Findagrave #128645731.

     Mabel Strauss was born on 15 December 1880 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Ludolf Oswald Eugen Adelbert Strauss and Ottilie Nulsen. Mabel Strauss married Oakley Delawter Leming, son of John Y. Leming and Flora DeLawter, on 22 October 1913, per passport application. Mabel Strauss died on 1 January 1981 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, at age 100. She was buried in January 1981 at Shadowlawn Cemetery, Malvern, Hot Spring Co., AR, Findagrave #5230286.

     Sophie Strauss was born on 12 April 1856 at Ottweiler, Saarland, Germany. She married Philipp Lorch on 21 April 1874 at Ottweiler, Saarland, Germany. Sophie Strauss died on 3 September 1921 at Neuweiler, Saarland, Germany, at age 65.

     Theodore Alden Straw was born on 22 April 1898 at Ohio. He married Florence Maria Conrad, daughter of John William Conrad and Caroline Mary Wolken. Theodore Alden Straw died on 23 July 1973 at Miami Co., OH, at age 75. He was buried in July 1973 at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Miami Co., OH.

     Ada Strawn was born circa 1863 at Winneshiek Co. (probably).¹ She was the daughter of Charles Wesley Strawn and Sarah Jane Miles.¹

     Adelbert Strawn was born circa 1868 at Howard Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Charles Wesley Strawn and Sarah Jane Miles.¹

     Alonzo Strawn was born circa 1830 at Ontario, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Strawn and Catherine Windemute.¹

     Althea Virginia Strawn was born on 21 January 1898 at Howard Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Leon Edward Strawn and Nettie Eleanor Gager.¹ Althea Virginia Strawn married Charles Coe Cameron, son of Howard S. Cameron and Mary A. Gushee. Althea Virginia Strawn died on 5 April 1980 at Bay St. Louis, Hancock Co., MS, at age 82.

     Anna Strawn was born on 27 August 1853 at Winnebago Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of John Strawn and Margaret Finn Archer.¹ Anna Strawn died on 22 March 1882 at Fayette Co., IA, at age 28.

     Arthur A. Strawn was born circa 1865 at Winneshiek or Howard Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Charles Wesley Strawn and Sarah Jane Miles.¹

     Arthur Howard Strawn was born on 5 March 1894 at Howard Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Leon Edward Strawn and Nettie Eleanor Gager.¹ Arthur Howard Strawn married Pauline Jewel Wilsey, daughter of Roy Eugene Wilsey and Eliza Jane Potter. Arthur Howard Strawn died on 11 January 1945 at Redding, Shasta Co., CA, at age 50.

     Benjamin Strawn was born circa 1844 at Winnebago Co. (probably), IL.¹ He was the son of Charles Wesley Strawn and Sarah Jane Miles.¹ Benjamin Strawn married Sophia Witter on 30 November 1881 at Winnebago Co., IL.

     Benjamin Strawn was born on 5 December 1804 at Ontario, Canada.¹ He was the son of Joab Strawn and Eve Windemute.¹ Benjamin Strawn married Sarah Dean, daughter of Ira Dean and Charlotte Hersey, on 23 June 1846 at Boone Co., IL.¹ Benjamin Strawn lived in 1850 at DeKalb Co., IL.¹ He died on 28 January 1895 at DeKalb Co., IL, at age 90. He was buried in 1895 at Kirkland, DeKalb Co., IL.

     Carrie Stella Strawn was born in February 1880 at DeKalb Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Theodore Strawn and Margaret Ann McQuillen.¹ Carrie Stella Strawn died after 1 April 1940 at Richfield Springs, Otsego Co., NY.

     Catherine Strawn was born on 26 January 1852 at Winnebago Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of John Strawn and Margaret Finn Archer.¹ Catherine Strawn died on 2 September 1910 at Maynard, Fayette Co., IA, at age 58.