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     William Deputy was also known as William Depperty. He was born in 1792. He was the son of Sylvester Depperty and Esther Hudson. William Deputy married Mary Gilmore, daughter of Thomas Gilmore and Elizabeth (?), on 8 February 1812 at Rockingham Co., VA. William Deputy began military service War of 1812 Service.

     Mary Jane Derby was born in 1713 at Sussex Co., DE. She married Thomas Walls in 1735 at Sussex Co., DE. Mary Jane Derby died in 1751 at Sussex Co., DE.

     Hannah Marie DeRemer was born on 18 June 1850 at New Jersey.¹ She married William Thomas Warman on 15 January 1873 at Warren Co., NJ. Hannah Marie DeRemer died on 15 December 1924 at age 74. She was buried in December 1924 at Concord Twp., Champaign Co., OH.

     Ernest Eual Deremo was born on 4 January 1917 at St. Francois Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Joseph Louie Deremo and Rosa Lee Hugon.¹ Ernest Eual Deremo died on 16 August 1995 at age 78 Dates per SSDI, last residence Phoenix, Arizona. He was buried in August 1995 at Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO.

     Joseph Louie Deremo was born on 27 November 1884 at Salem, Dent Co., MO. He married Rosa Lee Hugon, daughter of Joseph Hugon and Julia Caroline Walker, on 3 April 1916 at St. Francois Co., MO. Joseph Louie Deremo died on 7 November 1959 at Flat River, St. Francois Co., MO, at age 74.

     Emma M. Derges was born in January 1885 at Peoria Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Julius Derges and Almuth Look.¹ Emma M. Derges married Harrison Todd Parker, son of Jacob Parker and Catherine Barnes, circa 1903.² Emma M. Derges died in 1982. She was buried in 1982 at North Limestone Presbyterian Cemetery, Hanna City, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #123304120.

     Julius Derges was born on 19 April 1842 at Hanover, Germany.¹ He married Almuth Look on 1 January 1864 at Tazewell Co., IL, Marriage Index lists her as "Almutt Bowenlook". Julius Derges lived on 2 June 1900 at Limestone Twp., Peoria Co., IL, Engineer.¹ He died on 11 September 1907 at age 65. He was buried in September 1907 at North Limestone Presbyterian Cemetery, Hanna City, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #123413727.

     Rachel Derin married Matthias Quattelbaum, son of Peter Quattelbaum and Anna Maria Barbara Von Der Hutte.

     Occupation: Lutheran minister at Saarbrucken, Palatinate.

     Maria Johannetta Dern married Johann Caspar Streccius. Maria Johannetta Dern was born in 1722. She was the daughter of Johann Friederich Dern. Maria Johannetta Dern died in 1801.

     Ella Caroline deRoode married William Leggett Welsh, son of George Winston Welsh and Mary Adeline Breath, on 1 November 1883 at Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.¹

     Becky Sue Derr was born on 3 September 1952 at Carrollton, Carroll Co., MO. She was the daughter of Robert D. Derr and Anna Rose Willey. Becky Sue Derr married Leonard Haberer on 22 May 1982 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. Becky Sue Derr lived in 1983 at Stronghurst, Henderson Co., IL. She lived in 1989 at Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN. She lived in 2004 at Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA. She lived between 2006 and 2009 at West Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA. She died on 1 April 2012 at Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA, at age 59

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Becky Haberer, 59, of Burlington, died at 2:35 pm Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Burlington Care Center in Burlington.

Born September 3, 1952, in Carrollton, MO, she was the daughter of Robert and Anna Willy Derr. On May 22, 1982, she married Leonard Haberer in Kahoka, MO.

Becky was a manager for Casey's General Store.

She was a member of Burlington Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard; three sons, Robert (Stephanie) Giglio of Marion, IN, Terry Giglio of Kewanee, IL, and Michael (Lori) Haberer of Bridgeport, NY; two daughters, Sherry (David) Schulz of West Burlington, and Cyndi Deckard of Aurora, IL; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother, Anna Derr of Kewanee, IL; two brothers, Larry Derr, and John Derr, both of Kewanee, IL; one sister, Bobbie Nebinger of Kewanee, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

As per Becky's request cremation has been accorded.

She was buried in 2012 at Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #88081287.

     Eudema P. Derr was also known as "Dubby". She was born on 11 June 1915 at Macon Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Mack Derr and Verna B. Windle.¹ Eudema P. Derr married Howard Payne Muir. Eudema P. Derr died on 23 April 2016 at age 100. She was buried in April 2016 at La Plata Cemetery, La Plata, Macon Co., MO, Findagrave #181345822.

     James Windle Derr was born on 10 April 1928 at La Plata, Macon Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Mack Derr and Verna B. Windle.¹ James Windle Derr began military service Korean War service, U.S. Army, Sgt. He married Donna Maude Holman on 25 December 1955 at Moberly, Randolph Co., MO. James Windle Derr died on 24 June 2018 at Moberly, Randolph Co., MO, at age 90. He was buried in 2018 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Randolph Co., MO, Findagrave #190935283.

     Mack Derr was born on 3 September 1892 at Ellis Co., TX; son of John Christopher Columbus and Adda "Addie" (Randles) Derr. John C. Derr died in 1894 and Addie remarried to Frank Hargis who was Mack's step-father.^1,2

He married Verna B. Windle, daughter of Jacob Wright Windle and Missouri Hersia Ella White, on 19 January 1913 at Ethel, Macon Co., MO;Source: Ancestry.com. Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data: Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.

Mack Derr died on 18 October 1978 at age 86. He was buried in October 1978 at La Plata Cemetery, La Plata, Macon Co., MO, Findagrave #65903413.

     Mary Ann Derr married William Hemphill.

     Paul J. Derr was born on 3 September 1919 at La Plata, Macon Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Mack Derr and Verna B. Windle.¹ Paul J. Derr died on 15 January 1921 at La Plata, Macon Co., MO, at age 1. He was buried in January 1921 at La Plata Cemetery, La Plata, Macon Co., MO, Findagrave #65903799.

     Robert D. Derr was born on 23 June 1924 at La Plata, Macon Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Mack Derr and Verna B. Windle.¹ Robert D. Derr began military service WW II service, Korean War service, U.S. Army, PFC. He married Anna Rose Willey on 31 October 1948 at Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. Robert D. Derr died on 9 September 2009 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

(June 23, 1924 - September 9, 2009)

KEWANEE - Robert D. Derr, 85, of Kewanee, died at 11:06 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 16 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15 at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society.

Robert was born June 23, 1924 in La Plata, MO, the son of Mack and Verna (Windle) Derr. He married Anna Willey on October 31, 1948 in Kewanee. She survives, as do two sons, Larry D. Derr and John H. Derr Sr., both of Kewanee, two daughters, Becky (Leonard) Haberer of West Burlington, IA and Bobbie (Keith) Nebinger of Kewanee, a sister, Eudema Muir of Columbia, MO, twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a son, Terry Mack, a daughter, Sheri Lynn and a grandson, David.

He graduated from La Plata High School in 1942. He had served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater obtaining the rank of Private First Class. He worked as a foreman at International Harvester until his retirement in 1982. Following his retirement he had worked at Farm King in Kewanee for 16 years. He was a lifetime member of the Kewanee VFW #8078 and a Past Commander and was also a 10 year member of the Kewanee Veterans Council. He enjoyed sports, fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.


He was buried in 2009 at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, Findagrave #42076452.

     Sheri Lynn Derr was born on 8 March 1962 at Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. She was the daughter of Robert D. Derr and Anna Rose Willey. Sheri Lynn Derr died on 16 March 1962 at Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. She was buried in March 1962 at South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, Findagrave #96751271.

     Terry Mack Derr was born on 22 August 1957 at Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. He was the son of Robert D. Derr and Anna Rose Willey. Terry Mack Derr died on 3 January 1958 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He was buried in January 1958 at South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, Findagrave #96751272.

     Jacob Derrey was born in February 1865 at Tennessee.¹ He married Belle (?) circa 1883.¹

     Maude Irene Derrey was born on 11 August 1891 at Atchison Co., MO. She was the daughter of Jacob Derrey and Belle (?)¹ Maude Irene Derrey married Ernest F. Winterstein, son of Benjamin Franklin Winterstein and Mary Elizabeth Lester, on 31 May 1908 at Klickitat Co., WA. Maude Irene Derrey died in June 1981 at Klickitat Co., WA, at age 89. She was buried in 1981 at Spring Creek Cemetery, Goldendale, Klickitat Co., WA.

     Burnetta Elizabeth Derrick was born on 8 January 1908. She was the daughter of Jacob Bennett Derrick and Burnetta Elizabeth Howard. Burnetta Elizabeth Derrick married Richard Weldon Grier, son of Robert Grier and Anna Elizabeth Smith, on 4 November 1939 at Alexandria, VA. Burnetta Elizabeth Derrick died on 3 December 1980 at age 72. She was buried in December 1980 at Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery Co., MD, Findagrave #106605885.
Note: The Griers also had a daughter "Mrs. E. Weber", whose name and dates are not known.

     Jacob Bennett Derrick was born on 7 April 1866 at Newberry Co., SC. He married Burnetta Elizabeth Howard on 7 April 1892 at Washington, District of Columbia. Jacob Bennett Derrick died on 12 July 1928 at District of Columbia at age 62

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Evening Star, July 13, 1928, p. 9:

Suburban Leader Dies
J.B. Derrick Dies; Active in Takoma
Early Resident of Suburb Was Long in Post Office Service Here

Jacob Bennett Derrick, pioneer resident of Takoma Park, Md., died yesterday at 3:15 o'clock at Garfield Hospital, after an illness of several months.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Takoma Presbyterian Chuch, Rev. Thomas C. Clark officiating, followed by Masonic services at the grave in Congressional Cemetery by Takoma Lodge, No. 29, F.A.A.M., of which he was a member.

Mr. Derrick was born April 7, 1866, in Newberry County, S.C. He came to this city in 1888 to accept a position in the dead letter office, which he held for 10 years. He then was promoted to the money order division serving for 29 years. At the time of his death he had been retired about two months, the last position he held being chief of the foreign postal service of the money order division.

Mr. Derrick moved to Takoma Park 33 years ago. He served several terms on the town council and was always actively interested in civilc affairs. He was a deacon and treasurer of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at the time of his death. Mr. Derrick was for many years secretary and later treasurer of Takoma Lodge, No. 29, F.A.A.M., and in 1917 was worshipful master of the lodge. He was a member of Washington Commandery, No. 1, K.T., and Almas Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S; was worthy patron of Takoma Chapter, No. 12, Order of the Eastern Star, in 1914, and also a member of Good Will Commandery, No. 21, United Order of the Golden Cross.

He was buried in July 1928 at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, Findagrave #106392010.

     Lorene Marie Derrick was born on 18 December 1930 at Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; daughter of Victor Willis and Amelia Katherine (Schutt) Derrick. She married Gordon Vilas Frink, son of Harvey Frink and Cleta Schreiner, in June 1953 at Madison Co., NE. Lorene Marie Derrick died on 2 April 2017 at Covington, King Co., WA, at age 86. She was buried in April 2017 at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King Co., WA, Findagrave #178094516.

     Irma Derring married Homer Doup.

     Mamie Derringer was born in September 1877 at New York. She married Dr. James Tolbert Windell, son of Thomas Windell and Mary Eleanor Hogan, in 1899. Mamie Derringer and Dr. James Tolbert Windell were divorced before April 1910.

     Florence Melissa Derry was born on 23 February 1895 at Cheboygan Co., MI; daughter of Herbert Sommerville and Parmelia Louise (Vanyea) Derry. Birth location from her 1926 marriage license application.¹ She lived on 2 June 1900 at 220 Parish Addition Block 2, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.¹ She married William Eugene Law, son of Lewis Eli Law and Lyda Ann Watters, on 26 June 1911 at El Paso Co., CO; Florence first married Lorenzo Dow McHenry (1894-1964) on 30 JUN 1910 at Colorado Springs. This marriage was very short-lived -- Lorenzo remarried to Bessie Lavina Morrison on 2 DEC 1911 at Colorado Springs, to Dorothy Minse on 20 SEP 1919 at Colorado Springs, and to Helen F. Fickes in September 1923 at Los Angeles County, California.

The following articles from the Colorado Springs Gazette are the basis for showing Lewis Herbert Law as the son of William E. and Florence M. (Derry) Law, in addition to his mention as a survivor in her 1943 obituary:

Tuesday, 16 JUN 1914, page 6:

News of the Courts

William Law, living 35 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, has been arrested by the sheriff's office on a charge of nonsupport and will be tried before Justice O. R. Dunnington Thursday morning. Law was brought to this city by Sheriff Birdsall and has been released on bond. His family consists of a wife and two children.


NOTE: The reference to "two" children appeares to have been an error, as clarified in the second article below.


Colorado Springs Gazette, Friday, 19 JUN 1914, page 9:

News of the Courts

Justice Dunnington yesterday morning found William E. Law, who was arrested at a ranch 35 miles southeast of Colorado Springs last Saturday, guilty of nonsupport. Later in the day Law’s wife, Florence M. Law, filed an answer and a cross complaint to her husband’s suit for divorce in the district court, and Law filed a replication to the cross complaint of his wife.

In the proceedings before Justice Dunnington, Law was put under bond to pay $15 a month into court for the support of his wife and child. The bond was furnished by his parents. Mrs. Law told officers of Justice Dunnington’s court yesterday morning that she was married once before – to a man name McCutcheon – when she was only 15 years old. She was divorced from him, she said. Her parents live somewhere in Texas, but she does not know where, as no letters have passed between them for some time.

In the answer and cross complaint which she filed in the district court, Mrs. Law denied all the allegations of cruelty made in the complaint filed by her husband, alleged cruelty on his part, asked for a divorce and for the custody of their 2-year old son, and asked that permanent alimony be awarded her. Law, in his replication, denied the allegations of cruelty made in his wife’s complaint.

The Laws were married June 26, 1911.

Florence Melissa Derry and William Eugene Law were divorced on 21 July 1914 at El Paso Co., CO. Florence Melissa Derry married William Rayne Barkes on 22 May 1926 at Doña Ana Co., NM. Florence Melissa Derry lived in 1933 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, city directory (Ancestry.com.) She died on 22 March 1943 at El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, at age 48

Obituary -- El Paso Times, El Paso, Texas; Tuesday, 23 MAR 1943, page 3 (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Florence Barkes Dies In Hospital Here

Mrs. Florence Barkes, 48, a resident of Twin Peaks, Calif., died Monday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, William Barkes, Morenci, Ariz; one son, Louis Law, Los Angeles; four sisters, Mrs. Hugh Finley, El Paso, Mrs. C. E. Langdale, Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Edith Sackett, San Diego, and Mrs. Herman Haygood, Dunsmuir, Calif; and one brother, Wilbur Derry, Los Angeles. Funeral arrangements were pending with Barry Hagedon Funeral Home.

She was buried in March 1943 at Concorida Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Findagrave #138396792.

     Nellie M. Derry was born on 4 April 1875. She married Oben T. Garnant, son of Nathaniel Amon Garnant and Amy Elizabeth Tallman, on 22 December 1892.

     Katelyn Joy Derstine was born on 5 April 1986 at Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA. She died on 15 June 2006 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 20

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Katelyn Joy Derstine‚ 20‚ of Sarasota‚ FL‚ died June 15‚ 2006. Born April 5‚ 1986 in Sellersville‚ she moved to Sarasota from Hatfield 11 years ago.

She was a student at the University of Florida‚ majoring in horticulture and business. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and Gator Pals-Circle K. Katelyn was an active member at both Riverview High School and within the community in the following capacities: vice-president of the Senior Board‚ Tartan Yearbook staff‚ Highland Dancer officer‚ Key Club president‚ Big Brothers and Sisters‚ Mote Marine Intern‚ Renaissance‚ Funtastics Flyers‚ homecoming queen‚ and Community Youth Development. She was a violinist in both the Riverview Orchestra and the Florida West Coast Youth Symphony. She was also honored as a member of the debutante society.

Katelyn was a youth camp counselor at Spruce Lake Wilderness Christian Retreat. She had a fond appreciation and love for both nature and animals.

Her strong Christian faith and spirit brought joy to the lives of everyone she encountered. Her innate creative ability will be treasured through her many photographic and artistic talents.

Katelyn's family said she will always be remembered for her radiant beauty both inside and out‚ as well as her joy of life.

Survivors include her parents‚ Bambi Famous-Kaine and Rodney L. Derstine‚ both of Sarasota; her stepfather‚ Jeffrey L. Kaine of Sarasota; a brother‚ M. Dane of Sarasota; a stepsister‚ Judith Kaine of Atlanta‚ GA; a stepbrother‚ Daniel Kaine of Orlando‚ FL; maternal grandmother‚ Joyce Becker of Schwenksville; paternal grandparents‚ Mr. and Mrs. James L. Derstine of Hatfield; grandparents‚ Jane Becker of Boca Raton‚ FL‚ and Dr. and Mrs. Henry Kaine of Bloomfield Hills‚ MI; great-grandmother‚ Mary Derstine of Souderton; great-grandfather‚ Robert C. Bucher of Harleysville; and 12 aunts‚ 11 uncles‚ 37 cousins‚ and countless friends‚ who all loved her.

A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Church of the Palms-Presbyterian. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, is in charge.

Contributions in her memory may be made to any of the following charitable organizations: University of Florida Foundation (in memory of Katelyn Derstine) Attn: G. Timothy Wood‚ UF Foundation‚ P.O. Box 14425‚ Gainesville‚ FL 32604; the American Red Cross; Church of the Palms Youth Group‚ 3224 Bee Ridge Road‚ Sarasota‚ FL 34239; or Spruce Lake Wilderness Camp (a Christian youth retreat)‚ RR 1‚ Box 605‚ Canadensis‚ PA 18325-9149.

She was cremated ; ashes scattered on Pacific Ocean by her brother, Dane. Findagrave #19526768.