Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Harris Family
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| 51 | Married name: Yecoshenko | Thoreson, Wendy Wynnett (I132)
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| 52 | Married Names include Potter, Blomquist, Thompson | Waananen, Lillian (Lule) (P17)
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| 53 | Mary Ella, daughter of George A. and Clara Schnebly Cochran, was born in Clarke County, Iowa, on February 28, 1893, and departed this life after a short illness at the Clarke County Hospital in Osceola on September 2, 1968, at the age of 75 years, six months and five days. At an early age she was baptized in the Christian Church at Woodburn and became a member. Most of her life was spent in Lucas County where she attended the Spring Hill rural school and Normal Training School in Chariton, where she received her teaching certificate. She taught in the rural schools of Lucas County for a number of years. On March 5, 1916, she was united in marriage to Oscar Kent, who preceded her in death on October 17, 1955. To this union were born five sons, all of whom survive. On December 7, 1967, she was married to Clarence Reed of Garden Grove, where she made her home until the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband, Oscar, one grandson, Marvin, and her brother, Roy Cochran. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Clarence of Garden Grove, her five sons, Oliver, Roy, Harry and Keith of Lucas and Glenn of Woodburn; five daughters-in-law, 22 grandhcildren; one great-granddaughter; four step-children: Ralph of Wahoo, Nebr., Raymond of Osceola, Myrtle of Jackson, Minn., and Willis of Fremont, Nebr.; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was always a helpful companion, a loving mother and grandmother, and a good friend to all. Everyone who knew her loved her and she always gave willingly of her time for others. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. William D. Osick at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, 1968, at the Beardsley-Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery near Lucas. | Cochran, Mary Ella (P38)
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| 54 | Middle name? Matinpoika | Paavola, Heikki Matinpoika (P47)
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| 55 | MILDRED IRENE "MILLIE" THORESON Mildred Thoreson, 84, Grand Marais, died Sunday June 29, 2014 at Cook County North Shore Hospital. She was born on Jan. 23, 1930 in St. Louis County River District to George and Lilean (Waananen) Potter. Millie grew up on the Iron Range and the North Shore of Lake Superior, attending schools in Hovland and Grand Marais. She was a self taught pianist, and enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, accordion, and violin. She also enjoyed traveling with Edwin in the United States, South America, Africa, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Mildred was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, played the organ, played handbells, was church historian, and took part in the quilting group. She was also a member of the American Cancer Society, the Garden Club, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Symphonian Club, the Historical Society, and the government study, Operation Skywatch, summer of 1952. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Edwin E. Thoreson; and a daughter, Wendy W. Yecoshenko; brother, Merle Potter; and dear friend Vic Dunder. She is survived by her daughter, Randi (Rick) Nelson; three grandsons, Jason (Lori) Yecoshenko, Peter Yecoshenko, and Esten Nelson; great-grandchildren, Fayth, Kristianna, and Brock Yecoshenko, Ashtyn and Brooklyn Nelson; sisters, Pat Holte, Marge Nelson, and Honey Eliasen; and many nieces and nephews. VISITATION: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service on Thursday July 3, 2014 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Hovland. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the North Shore Health Care Foundation. | Potter, Mildred Irene (P27)
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| 56 | Military Service: Revolutionary War | McCray, Daniel (I220)
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| 57 | Mrs. Esther Colley one of Ray Co. oldest resident died recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rowena Shoemaker near Rayville. Mrs. Colley was born in Ray County January 24, 1828. She was the mother of 8 children, 3 of whom survive. J.C. Turnage, Armstrong, Wm. Turnage, L.M. Turnage, Perry. Mr. Turnage lost his life in the Civil War. and Esther married Samuel Colley who died 35 years ago. | O'Dell, Esther (P64)
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| 58 | Name on grave stone: Lillian Thompson Blomquist | Waananen, Lillian (Lule) (P17)
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| 59 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON HERALD Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 WILLIAM KENT DEAD William Kent, an old resident of Jackson township, died at his home west of Lucas on Tuesday. He was the father of Supervisor Kent and was born in England about 80 years ago. In his early manhood he emigrated to America and for a number of years resided in Chicago, following his trade as a carpenter. About 35 years ago he came to Jackson township where he purchased land and became a tiller of the soil. He was a good citizen and ever loyal to the institutions of his adopted country. The funeral occurs from the family home today. | Kent, William (P108)
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| 60 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 6, 1959 SERVICES HELD FOR JONATHAN LOGSDON Funeral services for Jonathan Franklin Logsdon, 91, who passed away last Wednesday at his daughter's home in Lucas, were held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Presbyterian church in Lucas with the Rev. Everett Hollingshead officiating. Interment was in the Last Chance cemetery. Mr. Logsdon, a retired farmer, had made his home with his daughter for the past several years and was a long-time resident of Lucas county. Survivors include several children | Logsdon, Jonathan Franklin (I155)
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| 61 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 13, 1941 CHARLES E. KENT Charles Ellsworth Kent, son of William and Hannah Kent, was born Sept. 7, 1861, at Salem, Ohio. He departed this life March 5, 1941, at his home west of Lucas, Iowa, at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 26 days. He came with his parents to Lucas county, Iowa, at the age of 9 years and had lived continuously on the same farm until his death. He was married to Carrie C. Hawkins on June 29, 1882, who passed away April 3, 1935. They were true and loving companions for fifty-two years. To this union were born five sons, one of whom, Harry, preceded him in death at the age of two years and two months. Those surviving are Albert, William, Oscar and Raymond Kent, all of Lucas, and all of whom were with him during his last illness. Besides his children he is survived by twenty-three grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; one brother, John W. Kent, of Chariton, and one niece, Mrs. Ethel Wood, of Williamson. During his long residence of 70 years in Lucas county he has won a large circle of friends and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his loved ones and countless friends and neighbors. He united with the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on October 20, 1914, and remained faithful to his Christian profession until the end. He was a member of the K. of P. order and a member of the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge, No. 630 of Lucas. Funeral services were held at the L.D.S. church in Lucas on Friday, March 7, at 2 o'clock, with Elder Jake Cackler of Chariton in charge, assisted by J. W. Talbot. The Masonic order rendered services at the grave in the Rose Hill cemetery. | Kent, Charles Ellsworth (P101)
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| 62 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT Chariton, Iowa Thursday, October 20, 1955 OSCAR KENT Oscar Kent, fourth son of Charles E. and Carrie Kent, was born in Lucas county, Iowa, Oct. 16, 1892, and departed this life Oct. 17, 1955, at the age of 63 years and one day. March 5, 1916, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Cochran. Five children were born to this union, Oliver E., Roy A., Harry O., Glenn D., and Keith E., all of Lucas county. There are 15 grandchildren. In addition to his immediate family he is also survived by three brothers, Albert, William and Raymond Kent, all of Lucas county. His mother, father and one brother, Harry, preceded him in death. His entire life was spent on farms in Lucas county, and he united with the church at an early age. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and took an active part in the civic affairs of his community. He lived an honorable life and had the respect and esteem of his many friends and neighbors. He was always willing to help his neighbors in time of distress and he will be greatly missed. For several years he had not been in robust health due to a heart ailment, however, he had not been confined to his bed and it was not until Oct. 15, when he entered the Des Moines General hospital that his condition became critical. Funeral services, in charge of the Rev. A. E. Beals of Russell, were held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1955, at the Presbyterian church at Lucas with Masonic rites at the graveside. His five sons and younger brother, Raymond, acted as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Rose Hill cemetery. | Kent, Oscar (P39)
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| 63 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON LEADER Chariton, Iowa Tuesday, November 13, 1951 MARY LOGSDON RITES HELD Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Logsdon, under the direction of the Miley Funeral home, were held from the RLDS church at Lucas Sunday at 1 p.m.. Elder J. C. Cackler officiated and burial was made in the Goshen cemetery. Mrs. Logsdon, 73, died at her home in Lucas Friday. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. | Sears, Mary Elizabeth (I266)
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| 64 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON LEADER Chariton, Iowa Tuesday, November 2, 2004 OLIVER ELLSWORTH KENT Oliver Ellsworth Kent, the oldest son of Oscar and Mary (Cochran) Kent, was born on January 5, 1919, and died October 26, 2004 at the Powell Oncology Center at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He grew up and lived his entire life in Jackson Township in Lucas County. He was very proud to have graduated from Lucas High School in 1936. He married Volores Lugar on February 8, 1941, in Princeton, Missouri. They were blessed with three children; Carla Bonita, Randall Lee and Lori Arlene. Oliver loved the farm and preserving the soil by contour plowing and terracing. He was a lifelong steward of the land and loved seeing the green fields and trees. Because of his great love of the farm, he served many years as an ASCS Committee man. He was also instrumental, along with other Lucas County farmers, in getting the Lucas County Hospital constructed. He was secretary of the hospital board for most of the time he served and would quickly tell you that the hospital was operated without the use of any property tax money for many years and that the note was paid off early. He was a 50 year member of the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge No. 638 of Lucas. Oliver was diagnosed with Lymphoma in July 2003. After nearly a year in remission, it returned in September 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roy and Harry, sister-in-law, Roberta Kent, brother-in-law, DeVerne Lugar, nephews, Marvin and Stephen Kent. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Volores, daughters, Carla Mongar and Lori Lockwood of Derby, and son, Randy Kent and special friend, LuAnn McGrane of Osceola. Brothers, Keith (Shirley) Kent of Lucas, Glenn (Lucy) Kent of Woodburn, sister-in-law, Glyda Kent of Chariton, and sister-in-law, Edith Lugar of Indianola, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Masonic rites were held October 28, 2004 at the Fielding Funeral Home, with graveside service held October 29 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in rural Lucas County with the Rev. Silas Anderson officiating. | Kent, Oliver Ellsworth (P106)
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| 65 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON LEADER Chariton, Iowa Tuesday, October 3, 1922 MRS. HANNAH KENT CROSTON Mrs. Hannah Croston passed away at her home in Lucas, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 1922, at 12:30 p.m., after an extended illness. Although death was not unexpected, it brought sadness to the hearts of all who knew her, for she was greatly beloved by all. Hannah Wherrett was born on January 1, 1842 at Stonehouse, Glouscestershire, England, and at the time of her demise was 80 years, 8 months and 20 days old. She was united in marriage to William Kent at Berea, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, September 9, 1860. Mr. Kent passed away on April 24, 1906. Two sons blessed this union, Charles E. and John W. There are five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She came to the United States with her parents when she was 12 years of age and they settled in Berea, Ohio. After her marriage she lived at Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois, before she and her family came in March, 1869, and settled on a farm three and one-half miles west of Lucas. She was a member of the Latter Day Saints church for twenty-five years or more. She was married to Dr. Thomas Croston on January 26, 1919, who preceded her to the other shore just 40 days ago. Mrs. Croston came of a large family. She was a woman of splendid ability, sympathetic and kind, especially to the poor and suffering. Wm. Newquist, of Chillicothe, Iowa, attended the funeral, a living monument of Mrs. Croston's noble work of charity. While living at the Kent home, newly arrived from Sweden, he was shot and received a whole charge of shots in his side. By Mrs. Croston's faithful watch, care and ministrations, he recovered. Funeral services were held at the Saints church at Lucas, on September 22. Elder E. B. Morgan preached the sermon and John T. Evans was in charge of the service. Thos. Hopkins and John T. Evans sang a duet, "Some Day" which was most effective. The cortege accompanied the remains to Rose Hill cemetery, where the body was placed by the side of Wm. Kent, her first husband | Wherrett, Hannah (P107)
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| 66 | Obituary Norma Marie Littlewood Dean died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Lifecare Center in Sarasota, Florida. Norma was born October 13, 1928 to Charles and Gladys Littlewood in St. Joseph, Missouri. Norma was one of three children. Norma, along with her two sisters, Virginia and Patricia, grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she eventually met Robert Dean while attending Benton High School. Norma was united in marriage to Robert L. Dean in 1946 and from that union came four children, James Dean, Deborah Kent, Jennifer Miller, and Thomas Dean. Norma maintained a loving household first in Ames, Iowa while Robert attended Iowa State University, then moving to Centerville, Iowa for five years while Robert taught school and then transitioning to Chariton, Iowa where she was actively involved in the community while continuing to raise her children for 12 years. When Robert transferred to Red Oak, Iowa, Norma became very involved in the community and served as the club manager at the Red Oak Country Club for four years, finding time to enjoy her love of golf almost every single day and famously serving her grandchildren Roy Rogers and Shirley Temples with a side of peanuts when they visited. Norma was very artistic and creative. She often wowed her grandchildren with magical Christmas adventures and a backyard Oasis fit for a Queen. Norma loved to garden and could often be found creating a paradise in her backyard. When asked why she did these things that took so much time and effort, Norma would often respond, ?I do this for my family?s enjoyment.? In 1994, Robert and Norma moved to Bradenton, Florida where she resided until moving to Lifecare Center in January 2020. Blessed with a loving family and leaving a strong legacy for all of us to follow, Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Gladys; sister, Virginia Hintz; her husband of 60 years, Robert Dean; her daughter, Jennifer Miller; and son, Thomas Dean. Those remaining to carry on her memory are sister, Patricia Barnes of St. Joseph, MO; son, James (Bobbie) Dean, their children, Mick (Jenn) Dean and Kelly (Scott) Rhodes, all of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Deborah (Dan)Kent of Lucas, IA, their children, Danica (Chris) Harris of Gladstone, MO and Derek (Kelli) Kent of Columbia, MO. Jennifer Miller is survived by her husband, Brad Miller, of Indianola, IA and her children, Angie Collinsworth of Wichita, KS and Ryan (Megan) Adams of Red Oak, IA. Thomas Dean is survived by his wife, Kathy Dean, of Waukee, IA and their children, Sean Dean of Waukee, IA, Christopher Dean of Des Moines, IA and Nicholas (Katie) Dean of Waukee, IA. From her nine grandchildren, Norma was blessed with 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchld to whom she often referred to herself as ?Nanny the Great.? Having lived a full life, Norma will be greatly missed by her family. | Littlewood, Norma Marie (P37)
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| 67 | OBITUARY THE CHARITON LEADER Chariton, Iowa Tuesday, July 1, 1930 JOHN CHARLES SEARS John Charles Sears was born in Little Orleans, Indiana on July 12, 1853, and departed this life June 27, 1930, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 14 days. Together, with his parents, Elizabeth and Jesse Sears, he came to Iowa when but 2 years old, after which they moved to Schuyler county, Mo., where he grew to manhood. On March 11, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Logsdon, near Unionville, Mo. To this union four children were born, Mary Elizabeth, Henry William, Simon Enoch and Lee, two of whom preceded their father in death when but small children. On the 4th day of July, 1916, together with his family he moved to Lucas, Iowa, where a few days afterward he bought property and has resided until claimed by death, after four years of suffering from cancer on his face, caused from a bruise by a stick of wood he was chopping. He was a man who minded his own business, talked about no one and was a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves to mourn his absence his wife, five brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Tilda Clinkingberd, Mrs. Annie Baeus and Joe, all of Brayman, Oklahoma; Pete, of Warno, Wyo.; Calle, of Blackwell, Oklahoma; Simon, of Norwood, Mo.; and William, of Green Castle, Mo. One daughter, Elizabeth Logsdon, of Lucas, and one son, Lee, who resides on a farm near Liberty Center, a number of grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Lucas by Mrs. S. M. Goben, after which interment was made in the Goshen cemetery. | Sears, John Charles (I267)
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| 68 | Other first name spellings: Nicia, Nica, Dica, Nicey, and Nancy | Whitton, Nicie Jane (P60)
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| 69 | Other last name spellings: Trongo or Torongo | Lorongo, Catherine (I259)
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| 70 | Other last names recorded as Trongo or Torongo | Lorongo, Catherine (I259)
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| 71 | Pitt County, NC - Deeds File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Donna Haddock Cooper Book Q, Page 296, Pitt County, North Carolina. Be it known that weZachariah Haddock and Cloe Haddock of the State of North Carolina and County ofPititt for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five pounds to me in hand before the ensealing hereof well and truly paid by Nasby Mills of thestate and county aforesaid the receipt whereof acknowledged myself therewithfully satisfied and paid granted bargained sold conveyed and confirmed unto him the said Nasby Mills his heirs assigns forever one messuage tract orparcel of land situated in the county aforesaid and on the south side of Chicod Creek beginning at cypress on the edge of said creek then running south eighty west one hundred and four poles to a black oak Pasetons cornerthen south twenty east ninety poles to a pine near the Long Pond Branch thenceup the said creek the various courses thereof to the beginning containing by estimation forty five acres be the same more or less it being part of a pattent granted to Simon Taylor, to have and to hold the said bargainedland and premisses with all privileges and commodities thereunto belonging orin anywise appurtaining to him the said Nasby Mills his heirs and assignsfor ever one third part during the life of Unice Albritton only excepted andwe the said Zachariah Haddock and Cloe Haddock do covenant to warrant and forever defend the said bargained land and premisses of Uncie Albrittononly excepted to his the said Nasby Mills his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim of any person or persons whatsoever claimingly from or underus our heirs and assigns forever in Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seal this 11 day of Jan 1806 ... In presence of us: Wm. Broom, Benjm. Paxton. Cloe Haddock [her mark] Pitt County, November Term 1806. This deed was exhibited into open court and proved in due form of law bythe oat of William Broom one of the subscribing witnesses thereto ordered tobe recorded. Richard Evans clerk. | Haddock, Zachariah (I7301)
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| 72 | Possible gravesite: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Paavola&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdy=1951&GSdyrel=before&GSst=25&GScnty=1378&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=155674308&df=all& | Paavola, Heikki Matinpoika (P47)
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| 73 | Pvt Company C, 7th Regiment, Arkansas Calvary | Baker, Benjamin Alfred (I172)
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| 74 | Ran drugs and alcohol from Kansas City to St. Louis during prohibition. The Feds shot out his tires on one trip. He used to follow the carnivals and a particular wrestler for money. He didn't work for the carnivals but would wait til the prize money got big enough to get his guy in the ring. | Harris, Marvin Townsend (P9)
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| 75 | Remarried - Sam Colley | O'Dell, Esther (P64)
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| 76 | She married Nasby Mills III Abt. 1779in Pitt County, | Elks, Nancy Ann (I107)
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| 77 | She was the First Cousin to her Husband, John Haddock, Jr. | Taylor, Rhonda Catherine (I7298)
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| 78 | THE CHARITON LEADER Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 15, 1914 CHRISTOPHER HAWKINS Christopher Bennett Hawkins was born September 21, 1832 in Cameron, Cornwall, England. He came to America in 1857 and was united in marriage in 1860 to Mary A. (Plaster) Dobbs in Van Buren county, Iowa. To this union were born five children, Joseph H., John W., and C. C. Hawkins, Mrs. Grace E. Loach and Mrs. Carrie C. Kent. All are living except Joseph H., who died in 1884. The family came to Lucas in 1878 and Mr. Hawkins united with the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints of Lucas, remaining a true and faithful member of that church until called from his labors to rest. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He died at 6:30 a.m., December 29, 1913 at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 8 days and was buried December 31st at one o'clock at the Rose Hill cemetery. Services were conducted by Elder John Garver, of Lamoni, Iowa. | Hawkins, Christopher Bennett (P110)
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| 79 | THE CHARITON LEADER Chariton, Iowa Tuesday, March 2, 1965 FRED LOGSDON Relatives here received word of the death of Fred Logsdon of St. Joseph, Mo., Saturday. He was a former Lucas resident. He is survived by his wife, Beulah and several brothers and sisters. | Logsdon, Fred Franklin (I269)
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| 80 | Thomas was a farmer, born in New Jersey, by 1782 he and his family were in Frederick County, Virginia, where Thomas was included in a tax list. In 1783 and 1785 through 1796 he was on state enumerations and tax lists of Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Thomas and Syche migrated to Jefferson (Cocke) County, Tennessee, late in 1795 or early 1796, where they joined Big Pigeon Baptist Church on 2 Jan 1796 by letter. They were in Cocke County when it was carved from Jefferson the following year. | Clevenger, Thomas (P76)
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| 81 | Tombstone Post Categories: Carnes-Messer Cemetery, Laurel Creek Road,Knox County, KentuckyFile - Clark Mills Harrison MILLS and his descendants of Clay Co., KY are products of the marriage between Sarah TAYLOR and Clark "Big Clark" MILLS with Sarah being an older sister to my g-grandfather, Harrison TAYLOR. She died in 1850 and Clark married her younger sister, Margaret TAYLOR. | Mills, Clark Big Sr (I7316)
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| 82 | United States Army Enlistment Date: 17 Feb 1953 Release Date: 6 Jan 1955 | Potter, Merle George (P13)
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| 83 | Was last married to Joseph Tomatz. | Wesa, Elina Lydia (P19)
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| 84 | Was the first settler at Roaring River in Barry Co. Mo. and which property remained in Haddock hands until Charles Jr's death and when the estate was probatedin 1873. | Haddock, Charles, Sr. (I7306)
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| 85 | Wesanen is name on death certificate (1970-MN-007011) | Wesanen (Wesa), Henry (P49)
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| 86 | William Taylor Makes Gifts to John Haddock in May 1793 William Taylor for love and affection granted on May 1793 to John Haddockhousehold items an d a Negro; wit: Nancy Haddock. On 18 Apr 1799, Wm. Haddock, Sr., sold 200 acres for 10 pounds to John Haddock, Jr.; former owner William Taylor; wit: Charles Haddock, John Stokes. Source: Lisa Wallendorf Scarola. | Haddock, John G (I7297)
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