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     Raymond Leland Wilton was born on 6 June 1909 at Hawarden (probably), Sioux Co., IA,

Raymond's parents were unmarried, and there is no evidence that Edgar H. Sniffen was aware that he had a child from Gertrude E. Moniger. Edgar was a traveling wholesale wallpaper salesman as of the 1910 census, living at Omaha, Nebraska, unmarried.

The identity of Raymond's father was established from DNA matching between one of his children and a great-grandchild of Edgar H. Sniffen. Conflicting evidence exists for Raymond's birth year, although there is no reason to doubt that his birthday was June 6. The earliest evidence is the spring 1915 Iowa state census, mis-indexed as Ray "Welton", in which he was listed as age 5. The January 1920 Federal census, in which he was listed as age 10 "as of last birthday", indicates a birth year of 1909. By April 1930 he was married and living on his own, and in that census he was listed as age 21, again suggesting 1909. In the April 1940 census he was listed as age 30. His WW II draft registration shows 6 JUN 1908, and that is a match to his Social Security account information. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a BIRLS listing that shows the same birth date, and documents U.S. Navy service during 1926-1929 and again during 1944-1945. He applied for the WW II veterans bonus on 9 SEP 1949, and that application again shows 6 JUN 1908, so it is safe to say that either (a) he believed his birth date was 6 JUN 1908, or (b) he chose deliberately to use that date consistently after his 1926 enlistment in the Navy. A daughter believes he gave the 1908 date on military enlistment paperwork in order to be accepted into the Navy in 1926, which would not be surprising given his very unhappy relationship with his step-father. DLB 2021.¹

He was the son of Edgar Howland Sniffen and Gertrude Emily Moniger.¹ Raymond Leland Wilton married Marie Frederick, daughter of Charles Frederick and Isabelle Ruth Cook, on 13 October 1929 at Union Co., SD, This marriage was over, with no surviving children, before May, 1934, when Raymond remarried to Dorothy Meuleveld.

Raymond Leland Wilton lived in April 1930 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.² He and Marie Frederick were divorced. Raymond Leland Wilton married Dorothy Anna Meuleveld, daughter of Jacob Meuleveld and Josephine Katherine Lutgen, on 12 May 1934 at Clay Co., SD, This marriage had ended prior to the April 1940 Federal census, when Dorothy and her daughter Jo Ann Wilton were living with her parents and Raymond was living alone, both in Sioux City.

Raymond Leland Wilton lived on 5 April 1940 at 101 West Seventh, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, age 30, "M" but it has a strike-through and he was living alone, observer, weather bureau.³ He and Dorothy Anna Meuleveld were divorced; Dorothy and Raymond were separated by April, 1940, as per their 1940 census listings. Raymond Leland Wilton began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, QM3. Ray also served an earlier enlistment in the Navy during 1926-1929, per the Department of Defense BIRLS index. He was disabled as a result of his WW II service. He lived in February 1949 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, per marriage license announcement. He married Gladys Ruth McClain, daughter of Roy Charles McClain and Pearl Mary Chase, on 12 February 1949 at Oakdale, Johnson Co., IA, license announcement in the Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa; Friday, 18 FEB 1949, p.15 (Newspapers.com):

"Raymond L. Wilton, 39, Kansas City, Mo., and Gladys McClain, 24 ..."

Raymond Leland Wilton died on 13 January 1997 at age 87. He was buried in January 1997 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #1335843.

     George E. Wiltse was born in September 1881 at Canada.¹ He was the son of Wesley M. Wiltse and Maria Stouffer.¹

     Renford S. Wiltse was born in September 1880 at Canada.¹ He was the son of Wesley M. Wiltse and Maria Stouffer.¹

     Wesley M. Wiltse was born in May 1861 at Minnesota.¹ He married Maria Stouffer, daughter of Abraham Stouffer and Eliza Reynolds, circa 1879.¹

     Mary Wimberley was born on 23 July 1927. She married William Harvey Cohea Jr., son of William Harvey Cohea and Lillian Amanda Williams, in 1954 at Duval Co., FL. Mary Wimberley and William Harvey Cohea Jr. were divorced on 1 February 1979 at Orange Co., FL. Mary Wimberley died on 4 February 2019 at Orlando, Orange Co., CA, at age 91.

     Eleanor Wimer was born on 1 March 1791 at Pendleton Co., VA (now WV). She married John Hevener on 15 February 1816 at Pendleton Co., VA (now WV). Eleanor Wimer died on 23 February 1882 at age 90.

     Anna Beulah Wimp was born on 23 January 1899 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Jasper Theodore Wimp and Ella Simmons.
Note: In 1910 Anna and her sister Ada were living with their grandmother. Their father was living elsewhere in the city with a subsequent wife and her two children.

Anna Beulah Wimp married James Edward Cooley, son of Charles Elmer Cooley and Emma Hannah Money, on 24 May 1915 at Clark Co., IN. Anna Beulah Wimp died circa 8 September 1980 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. She was buried in September 1980 at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park (probably), New Albany, Floyd Co., IN.

     Elizabeth Wimp was born on 31 August 1844 at Meade Co., KY. She married John Evan Brown. Elizabeth Wimp died on 8 February 1925 at Meade Co., KY, at age 80. She was buried in February 1925 at Cap Anderson Cemetery, Brandenburg, Meade Co., KY, Find A Grave Memorial# 48271383.

     Jasper Theodore Wimp married Ella Simmons.

     Bessie J. Wimpee was born circa 1924 at Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Harrison Wimpee and Lillie Morris Creek.¹

     Charles L. Wimpee was born on 19 February 1932. He was the son of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Elizabeth Coley. Charles L. Wimpee married Willis Gilbreth. Charles L. Wimpee died on 10 February 2013 at age 80. He was buried in February 2013 at Bowling Green Gardens Cemetery, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #167286933.

     Delbert Garland Wimpee was born on 29 September 1914 at Monroe Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Joseph Harrison Wimpee and Lillie Morris Creek.¹ Delbert Garland Wimpee married Etta Lee Wolfe on 2 November 1937. Delbert Garland Wimpee died on 24 February 2003 at Warren Co., KY, at age 88 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Delbert Garland Wimpee, 88, of Alvaton died at 5:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003, at The Medical Center.The Monroe County native was a retired farmer and worked for Elm Grove Strader Dairy and was a member of Greenbrier Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Joseph Harrison Wimpee and Lilly Creek Wimpee. He was preceded in death by two sons, Joe "Joe Boy" Wimpee and Steve Wimpee.Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, with burial in Old Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Warren County. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

He was buried in February 2003 at Old Liberty Cemetery, Alvaton, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #114768503.

     Delbert Joseph Wimpee was also known as "Joe Boy". He was born on 29 August 1940. He was the son of Delbert Garland Wimpee and Etta Lee Wolfe. Delbert Joseph Wimpee died on 30 March 1982 at age 41. He was buried in April 1982 at Old Liberty Cemetery, Alvaton, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #179731601.

     Dewey Odis Wimpee was born on 30 June 1916 at Allen Co., KY.¹ He was the son of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Elizabeth Coley.¹ Dewey Odis Wimpee died on 20 December 1939 at Warren Co., KY, at age 23. He was buried in December 1939 at Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #44493007.

     Donald Joe Wimpee was born on 21 July 1933 at Scottsville, Allen Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Thomas Henry Wimpee and Viola Myrtle Carter.¹ Donald Joe Wimpee began military service Korean War service. He died on 25 January 1999 at Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, at age 65. He was buried in January 1999 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Findagrave #89046919.

     Doritha Mae Wimpee was born on 12 September 1923 at Allen Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Elizabeth Coley.¹ Doritha Mae Wimpee married Arvil Clinton Reece on 25 May 1942.

     Dorris Steven Wimpee was born on 9 July 1950. He was the son of Delbert Garland Wimpee and Etta Lee Wolfe. Dorris Steven Wimpee died on 12 February 1980 at age 29. He was buried in February 1980 at Old Liberty Cemetery, Alvaton, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #27558373.

     Gladys Mae Wimpee was born on 17 October 1919 at Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of William R. Wimpee and Effie J. Coley. Gladys Mae Wimpee married James Harry Key circa 1938. Gladys Mae Wimpee died on 12 March 2006 at age 86. She was buried in March 2006 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #13609265.

     Hallie C. Wimpee was born on 21 May 1921 at Allen Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Elizabeth Coley.¹ Hallie C. Wimpee married James Edward Holmes. Hallie C. Wimpee died on 9 September 2006 at age 85 per SSDI, last residence Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Obituary, Glasgow Daily Times.com, Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 (via ancestry.com):

Hallie C. Holmes, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Wellington Park. The Monroe County native was a daughter of the late William J. Wimpee and Mary Coley Wimpee. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel of Peace Tabernacle.
Survivors include two sisters: Dorothy Reece of Bowling Green and Ruby Wilson of Marietta, Ga; two brothers: Charles Wimpee and wife Wanda and William Wimpee and wife Patsy, all of Bowling Green; five grandchildren: Rick and Royce Haynes, David Holmes, Jerry Dean Holmes and Dustin Holmes; and five great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Holmes; a daughter: Betty Haynes; a son: James Holmes; a granddaughter: Jamie Holmes; one grandson: Cory Holmes; a sister: Clarine Woods; and two brothers: Dewey and J.B. Wimpee.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel, with burial in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

She was buried on 12 September 2006 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY.

     Herbert N. Wimpee was born on 17 January 1905. He was the son of Thomas Henry Wimpee and Phebie Vinson. Herbert N. Wimpee married Mary Louise Schoch. Herbert N. Wimpee died on 20 May 1988 at Jefferson Co., KY, at age 83. He was buried in May 1988 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Findagrave #148603396.

     Irma Lucille Wimpee was also known as "Christine". She was born on 11 August 1928. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Wimpee and Viola Myrtle Carter. Irma Lucille Wimpee died on 9 July 1998 at Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, at age 69. She was buried in July 1998 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Findagrave #89046161.

     James Howard Wimpee was born on 12 June 1953 at Warren Co., KY. He was the son of James Orville Wimpee and Erma Jewell Gettings. James Howard Wimpee died on 13 July 2017 at Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, at age 64. He was buried in July 2017 at Old Liberty Cemetery, Alvaton, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #181375411.

     James Orville Wimpee was born on 14 July 1921 at Monroe Co., KY. He was the son of Joseph Harrison Wimpee and Lillie Morris Creek. James Orville Wimpee began military service on 11 August 1942 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, WW II service, enlisted. He married Erma Jewell Gettings, daughter of Elmer Leonard Gettings and Ruth Wolfe, in 1949. James Orville Wimpee died on 22 January 1993 at Warren Co., KY, at age 71. He was buried in January 1993 at Old Liberty Cemetery, Alvaton, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #125251159.

     James P. Wimpee was also known as "Paulie". He was born on 1 November 1902 at Allen Co., KY.¹ He was the son of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Frances Huntsman.¹ James P. Wimpee married Ella Kee. James P. Wimpee died on 17 January 1971 at Adolphus, Allen Co., KY, at age 68. He was buried in January 1971 at Neal Cemetery, Flippin, Monroe Co., KY, Findagrave #29500244.

     Jay Bee Wimpee was born on 9 November 1918 at Fountain Run, Monroe Co., KY, per Social Security records -- headstone shows 18 NOV 1918. He was the son of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Elizabeth Coley. Jay Bee Wimpee married Willie Lee Brown after April 1940. Jay Bee Wimpee died on 18 April 2004 at age 85 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

J.B. Wimpee, 85, Bowling Green, died April 18, 2004.

He was a retired self-employed stone mason and was of the Baptist faith.

Born in Monroe County on Nov. 18, 1918, he was a son of the late William Jasper and Mary Elizabeth (Coley) Wimpee and the husband of the late Willie Lee (Brown) Wimpee.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law — Larry and Martha Wimpee, Bobby and Shelvy Wimpee and Jerry Wimpee, all of Bowling Green; three sisters — Hallie Holmes and Dorothy Reece, both of Bowling Green, and Ruby Wilson, Marietta, Ga; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Patsy Wimpee and Charles and Wanda Wimpee, all of Bowling Green; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A sister, Clarine Woods, preceded him in death.

Burial was at the Bowling Green Gardens.

He was buried in April 2004 at Bowling Green Gardens Cemetery, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #19771395.

     Joseph Harrison Wimpee was born in May 1889 at Allen Co., KY.^2,1 He was the son of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Frances Huntsman.² Joseph Harrison Wimpee married Lillie Morris Creek, daughter of John Smith Creek and Martha Ann Butram. Joseph Harrison Wimpee died on 14 June 1975 at City-County Hospital, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, at age 86 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Joseph Harrison Wimpee, 86, died June 14, 1975 at City-County Hospital.

He was a native of Allen County and a retired farmer.

Survivors include his step-mother, Mary Wimpee of Bowling Green;

two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Franklin and Mrs. Joe Sikes both of Bowling Green;

two sons, James O. and Garland Wimpee both of Boyce;

one sister, Mrs. Jamie Jackson of Scottsville;

four half-sisters, Hallie Holmes, Dorothy Reese, and Clarine Woods all of Bowling Green, and Ruby Wilson of Louisville;

three half-brothers, Charles, William and J.B. Wimpee all of Bowling Green.

He was buried in June 1975 at Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Findagrave #140188821.

     Lydia Jane Wimpee was also known as "Janie".² She was born on 29 December 1893 at Allen Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Frances Huntsman.¹ Lydia Jane Wimpee married Walter Berry Jackson, son of James Elzie Jackson and Lucinda Jane Riggs, on 21 December 1916. Lydia Jane Wimpee lived on 22 January 1920 at Fountain Run Magisterial District, Monroe Co., KY.² She died on 23 February 1980 at Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, at age 86. She was buried in February 1980 at Allen County Memorial Gardens, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Findagrave #153857240.

     Mary Iva Wimpee was born on 25 May 1911 at Monroe Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Harrison Wimpee and Lillie Morris Creek.¹ Mary Iva Wimpee married Rudolph Franklin, son of Sidney Austin Franklin and Myrtle J. Stinson, on 7 July 1928 at Macon Co., TN. Mary Iva Wimpee died on 9 October 1989 at Warren Co., KY, at age 78.

     Matilda E. Wimpee was also known as Margaret M.² She was born in February 1887 at Allen Co., KY.² She was the daughter of William Jasper Wimpee and Mary Frances Huntsman.²

     Mona B. Wimpee was born circa 1917 at Monroe Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Harrison Wimpee and Lillie Morris Creek.¹