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Sarah Hattie Nickols^1,2

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols2 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Mary Ann Dillon2 b. 1849, d. 21 Jun 1880

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2 Mar 2023

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Theodore Benton Nickols and Mary Ann Dillon, was born circa 1872 in Missouri.3,2
Census1880	Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Mary Ann Dillon, as 8 yo daughter Sarah H Nichols.3
Residence*	Sarah resided in Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas, on 17 December 1931, as Mrs. Hattie Collins.1

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Clara Bell Nickols¹

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols1 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Mary Ann Dillon1 b. 1849, d. 21 Jun 1880

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2 Mar 2023

Birth*	Clara, daughter of Theodore Benton Nickols and Mary Ann Dillon, was born on 16 January 1875 in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri.2
Census1880	Clara appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Mary Ann Dillon, as 5 yo daughter Clara B Nichols.3
Marriage*	She married Albert Henry Holloway before 1898, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue: Ethel Lucille, George Hulan, and Albert Rolan Holloway. Each has a memorial at Find A Grave.2
Residence*	Clara resided in Warsaw, Benton Co., Missouri, on 17 December 1931, as Mrs. Clara Holloway.4
Death*	Clara died on 10 May 1936 in Warsaw, Benton Co., Missouri, at age 61.2
Burial*	She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Warsaw, Benton Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton¹

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2 Mar 2023

Birth*	Agnes was born in December 1857 in Illinois.2,1
Marriage*	She married Theodore Benton Nickols, son of Albert Nickols and Rachel Miller, on 20 August 1882 in Pettis Co., Missouri. Six children: JH, TJ, Grace, Ralph B, Joy, and Myrtle Nichols.3,4,1
Census1900*	Agnes and Theodore appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Pass Twp., Saline Co., Missouri, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 50 yo farmer Theodore & 42 yo wife Aggie Nicols. Their children J. Albert, Thomas Jefferson, Grace, Ralph Benton and Mary Joy were listed as living with them, as well as Aggie's 77 yo widowed mother Margaret Clayton, as daughter-in-law!.2
Census1910	Agnes and Theodore appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 60 yo farmer T B & 53 yo wife Agnes R Nichols. Their children Ralph Benton and Mary Joy were listed as living with them. Son Thomas Nichols, his wife Ella and two children live next door. Just below them are J. A. Nichols, wife Grace and daughter Irene.5
Census1920	Agnes and Theodore appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Morris, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 70 yo Theodor B & 62 yo wife Agnes Nichols. Their son Ralph Benton was listed as living with them. Their daughter Grace and her husband Harry and two daughters lived next door.6
Census1930	Agnes appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Morris, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, as 72 yo Agnes R Nichols in the household of Grace Nickols; as 43 yo dry goods salesperson Grace Cox.7
Death*	Agnes died in 1945.1

Children with Theodore Benton Nickols:

J. Albert Nickols1 b. Nov 1883 Thomas Jefferson Nickols1 b. 4 Jul 1885, d. 11 Mar 1964 Grace Nickols1 b. Oct 1886 Sgt. Ralph Benton Nickols1 b. 28 Sep 1894, d. 10 Mar 1983 Mary Joy Nickols1 b. Dec 1896

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J. Albert Nickols^1,2

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols2 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton2 b. Dec 1857, d. 1945

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26 Sep 2022

Birth*	J., son of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, was born in November 1883 in Missouri.3,2
Census1900	J. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Pass Twp., Saline Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 16 yo son J Albert Nicols.3
Marriage*	He married Grace Lnu circa 1907. Married three years with two born and one living in the 1910 census.1
Census1910	J. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri, as a neighbor of his parents Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton.4

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Thomas Jefferson Nickols¹

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols1 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton1 b. Dec 1857, d. 1945

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26 Sep 2022

Birth*	Thomas, son of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, was born on 4 July 1885 in Missouri.2
Census1900	Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Pass Twp., Saline Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 14 yo son Thomas Nicols.3
Marriage*	He married Ella Cox circa 1907. Married four years with two born and two living in the 1910 census.4,2
Census1910	Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri, as a neighbor of his parents Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton.5
Census1910*	Thomas and Ella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 24 yo farmer T J & 23 yo wife Ella Nichols. Their children 3 yo Edith and 1.7 yo Paul Nichols were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Thomas died on 11 March 1964 in Cooke Co., Texas, at age 78.2
Burial*	He was buried at Nelson Grove Cemetery in Oak Ridge, Cooke Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Randy Giles¹

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13 Mar 2024

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Grace Nickols¹

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols1 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton1 b. Dec 1857, d. 1945

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Grace, daughter of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, was born in October 1886 in Missouri.2,1
Census1900	Grace appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Pass Twp., Saline Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 13 yo daughter Grace Nicols.2
Marriage*	She married Harry Cox before 1911, date based on birthyear of daughter Clara in the 1930 census. Issue: Clara Cox, b ca 1911 Missouri.3
Census1920	Grace appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Morris, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, as a neighbor of her parents Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton.4
Census1920*	Grace and Harry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Morris, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 55 yo garage mechanic Harry & 33 yo Grace CoxCox, Their daughters 10 yo Mary A and 9 yo Clara Cox were living with them. Grace's parents lived next door.5
Census1930*	Grace appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Morris, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 43 yo dry goods salesperson Grace Cox. Her 19 yo daughter Clara Cox was listed as livign with her as well as her 80 yo father Theodore B and 72 yo mother Agnes R Nichols.3

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Sgt. Ralph Benton Nickols¹

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols1 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton1 b. Dec 1857, d. 1945

Last Edited

26 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ralph, son of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, was born on 28 September 1894 in Malta Bend, Saline Co., Missouri.2,3
Census1900	Ralph appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Pass Twp., Saline Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 5 yo son Ralph Nicols.4
Census1910	Ralph appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 15 yo son Roy B. Nichols.5
Milit-Service*	Sgt. Ralph Benton Nickols served as Sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War I .3
Census1920	Ralph appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Morris, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 25 yo son Ralph Nichols.6
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Alice L. Lnu between 1929 and 1930. Alice is 17 yo in the 1930 census and was married at 17 yo. Ralph was first married at age 25 yo, wife's name currently unknown.7,6,2,3
Census1930*	Ralph and Alice appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pawhuska, Osage Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 35 yo farmer Ralph B & 17 yo wife Alice Nichols. Their children 8 yo Ralph Jr, 6 yo Gene C and 4.7 yo Wayne Nichols were listed as living with them.7
Death*	Ralph died on 10 March 1983 at age 88.3
Burial*	He was buried at Pawhuska City Cemetery in Pawhuska, Osage Co., Oklahoma. Joint headstone & military headstone photos available at Find A Grave.3

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Mary Joy Nickols¹

Father	Theodore Benton Nickols1 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 17 Dec 1931
Mother	Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton1 b. Dec 1857, d. 1945

Last Edited

12 Jul 2017

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, was born in December 1896 in Missouri.2,1
Census1900	Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grand Pass Twp., Saline Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 3 yo daughter Joy Nicols.2
Census1910	Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, as 13 yo daughter Mary J. Nichols.3

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Albert Henry Holloway¹

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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Albert was born in 1874.1
Marriage*	He married Clara Bell Nickols, daughter of Theodore Benton Nickols and Mary Ann Dillon, before 1898, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue: Ethel Lucille, George Hulan, and Albert Rolan Holloway. Each has a memorial at Find A Grave.1
Death*	Albert died in 1943.1

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Emma C. Cleaver¹

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3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Emma was born on 8 August 1859 in near Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, d/o Isaac S. and Mary A. B. Cleaver.2,3,1
Marriage*	She married Abram Henry Vandegrift, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, on 14 February 1883 in Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, by Rev. S. G. Boardman. Married 17 years with 6 born & 6 living in 1900.2,4,1
Census1900	Emma and Abram appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 39 yo farmer Abram & 40 yo wife Emma Vandegrift. Their children Mary Hester, Julia Cleaver, Rachel Lewis, Alan, Ellen Elizabeth and Mildred Boyd were listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Emma and Abram appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Schafer, McKenzie Co, North Dakota, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 49 yo farmer Abram & 50 yo wife Emma C Vandergrift. Their children Mary Hester, Rachel Lewis, Alan, Ellen Elizabeth and Mildred Boyd were listed as living with them.6
Census1930*	Emma and Abram appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pablo, Lake Co., Montana, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 69 yo Abram & 70 yo Emily Vandegrift.7
Death*	Emma died on 22 September 1951 at a hospital in Williston, Williams Co., North Dakota, at age 92.8,3
Burial*	She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson, Lake Co., Montana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

Children with Abram Henry Vandegrift:

Mary Hester Vandegrift+9 b. 14 Oct 1884, d. 21 Aug 1963 Julia Cleaver Vandegrift+9 b. 4 Oct 1886, d. 6 Oct 1960 Rachel Lewis Vandegrift+9 b. 8 Mar 1888, d. 6 Apr 1966 Alan Vandegrift+9 b. 27 May 1889, d. 19 Jan 1972 Ellen Elizabeth Vandegrift+9 b. 21 Dec 1890, d. 27 Feb 1972 Mildred Boyd Vandegrift+10 b. 18 Oct 1899, d. 21 Dec 1968

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Sarah Diehl¹

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9 Nov 2022

Birth*	Sarah was born on 28 October 1842, d/o Joseph & Sarah (Bennett) Diehl.1,2,3
Marriage*	She married Christopher John Vandegrift, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Janvier, on 4 April 1866 in near Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware.4,5,6
Census1870*	Sarah and Christopher appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 30 June 1870, as 26 yo farmer Jno C & 27 yo Sarah Vandegrift. Their daughter Minnie C. was listed as living with them, as well as a servant, two farm workers and 47 yo 'no occupation' Elizabeth Hatch, relationship if any unknown.7
Death*	Sarah died on 4 March 1880 at age 37.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

Child with Christopher John Vandegrift:

Minnie C. Vandegrift+8 b. 11 Nov 1867, d. 28 Sep 1905

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Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Diehl^1,2,3,4

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9 Nov 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth was born in 1862, d/o William & Lydia Diehl. Elizabeth was a niece of Christopher's first wife.2,3,4
Marriage*	She married Christopher John Vandegrift, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Janvier, on 31 January 1883. No issue per King.2,4,5
Census1900*	Elizabeth and Christopher appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 56 yo farmer John C & 38 yo wife Elizabeth N Vandegrift. Living with them were 9 yo adopted daughter Elsie White, 35 yo cousin Selean (?, as indexed) Aspril and one servant.6
Census1910	Elizabeth and Christopher appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rep. Dist. 14, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 66 yo farmer Christopher J & 48 yo wife Elizabeth M Vandegrift. Three hired men and a cook were listed as living with them. Christopher's middle initial J is indexed as Jr.7
Census1920	Elizabeth and Christopher appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rep. Dist. 13, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 78 yo farm laborer Christopher J & 62 yo house keeper Elizabeth D Vandegrift in the household of 58 yo widower Edward Sparks.8
Death*	Elizabeth died on 14 May 1925 at Mrs. Allen Speakman's Sanitorium in Claymont, New Castle Co., Delaware.5,3
Burial*	She was buried on 17 May 1925 at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware.5

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Charles Henry Vandegrift¹

Father	Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.1 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896
Mother	Hester E. Dilworth1 b. 7 Dec 1818, d. 7 Oct 1873

Last Edited

17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Charles, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, was born on 17 August 1850 in Delaware.2,1
Census1860	Charles appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, as 9 yo Charles H Vandegrift.3
Death*	Charles died on 16 August 1867 at age 16.4,1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware.1

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Ducha Dilworth Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.2 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896
Mother	Hester E. Dilworth2 b. 7 Dec 1818, d. 7 Oct 1873

Last Edited

10 Nov 2022

Birth*	Ducha, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, was born on 12 March 1853 in Delaware.3,1
Death*	Ducha died on 24 August 1854 at age 1. King says 21 Aug.4,1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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Lewis Cass Vandegrift¹

Father	Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.2,3,4 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896
Mother	Hester E. Dilworth2,3,1 b. 7 Dec 1818, d. 7 Oct 1873

Last Edited

10 Nov 2022

Birth*	Lewis, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, was born on 27 August 1855 in Delaware.5,1
Census1860	Leonard and Hester appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 July 1860, as 46 yo farmer Leonard G & 41 yo Henty? Vandegrift. Their son Ellen Elizabeth, Christopher John, Leonard George, Charles Henry and Abram Henry was listed as living with them.6
Census1870	Lewis appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, as 14 yo Lewis C Vandegrift.7
Census1880	Lewis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca Golden Vandegrift, as 23 yo son Lewis C Vandegrift.8
Marriage*	He married Rachel Mendenhall Garrett on 26 April 1884 at at her father's in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Vandegrift notes it was a 'Friends Ceremony', suggesting perhaps that Rachel was Quaker.2,3
Occupation	Lewis was a US District Attorney on 16 April 1896.4
Occupation*	Lewis was an attorney in the firm of Bradford & Vandegrift at Wilmington, Delaware.1
Census1900*	Lewis and Rachel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 7, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 26 June 1900, as 44 yo lawyer Louis C & 39 yo wife Rachel M Vandergrift. Their children Frances Garrett, Dorothy, Christopher, Barbara and Elinor were listed as living with them, as well as three servants.9
Death*	Lewis died on 31 August 1900 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 45. King says 31 July.10,1
Burial*	He was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.10
BioNote*	Biography Note: Citing History of Wilmington, Every Evening, compiler, p. 220, Find A Grave writes, LEWIS C. VANDEGRIFT was born in Delaware in St. George's Hundred, son of Leonard G and Hester Vandegrift, where his ancestors had lived since the earliest settlement of the country, on August 27, 1855. He attended the public school with regularity, and with the education there received, together with the assistance of private instructions during the last two years before leaving home, he was enabled, in the Spring of 1873, to enter Delaware College, and graduated with the class of 1875. After graduating, he returned for a post-graduate course during the year 1876, and afterwards taught school for a few months and then registered as a law student with Hon. George Gray. Mr. Vandegrift entered the Law School of Harvard University in the Fall of 1877, and graduated from there in June, 1880, having, in the meantime, during the November term of 1879, passed his examination and gained admittance to the Bar of this State. He first undertook the practice of law in January, 1881, in Wilmington, and during the first few months, in order to make both ends meet, did work for nearly if not quite all the Wilmington papers, besides writing for the Sunday editions of some of the Baltimore papers. The necessity for a divided interest did not, however, continue long, as Mr. Vandegrift quickly reached a self-supporting point in his practice. During the year 1881, he assisted the Hon. George Gray, then Attorney General of the State, in the prosecution of many of those charged with minor offences. The first case ever tried by Mr. Vandegrift was the first case tried in the then new Court House at Wilmington. In the latter part of 1881 he was invited by Edward G. Bradford, Esq., to form a co-partnership for the practice of law, and the invitation was accepted. The firm of Bradford & Vandegrift has continued uninterruptedly since the beginning of 1882, with increasing success, until at the present time it commands one of the best practices in the State. In politics Mr. Vandegrift is a Democrat, and has always taken an active interest in whatever appertained to the welfare of the State. He had held no political office until appointed in April last as United States Attorney for the District of Delaware. He was sent by his party as one of the delegates from this State to the National Democratic Convention which met in St. Lois in the Summer of 1888. No outside interest, however, has ever been allowed by Mr. Vandegrift to interfere with the practice of his profession, and with the duty he owes to those who trust him with their legal business, He is an indefatigable worker in the interest of his clients, and in return is held by them in the utmost confidence.10

Children with Rachel Mendenhall Garrett:

Frances Garrett Vandegrift11,12,13 b. 10 Oct 1885, d. 10 Dec 1922 Dorothy Vandegrift12 b. 21 Nov 1886, d. 1972 Christopher Vandegrift12 b. 11 Aug 1888, d. 26 Dec 1961 Barbara Vandegrift12 b. 25 Apr 1890 Hester Elizabeth Vandegrift12 b. 8 Sep 1891, d. 7 Aug 1892 Elinor Vandegrift12 b. 20 Sep 1898

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Rachel Mendenhall Garrett^1,2

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10 Nov 2022

Birth*	Rachel was born on 4 October 1860 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, d/o Eli & Frances (Sellers) Garrett.1,3,2
Marriage*	She married Lewis Cass Vandegrift, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, on 26 April 1884 at at her father's in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Vandegrift notes it was a 'Friends Ceremony', suggesting perhaps that Rachel was Quaker.3,4
Census1900*	Rachel and Lewis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 7, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 26 June 1900, as 44 yo lawyer Louis C & 39 yo wife Rachel M Vandergrift. Their children Frances Garrett, Dorothy, Christopher, Barbara and Elinor were listed as living with them, as well as three servants.5
Death*	Rachel died on 7 March 1910 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 49.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Lewis Cass Vandegrift:

Frances Garrett Vandegrift6,7 b. 10 Oct 1885, d. 10 Dec 1922 Dorothy Vandegrift7 b. 21 Nov 1886, d. 1972 Christopher Vandegrift7 b. 11 Aug 1888, d. 26 Dec 1961 Barbara Vandegrift7 b. 25 Apr 1890 Hester Elizabeth Vandegrift7 b. 8 Sep 1891, d. 7 Aug 1892 Elinor Vandegrift7 b. 20 Sep 1898

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William Newell Vandegrift¹

Father	Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.2,1 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896
Mother	Hester E. Dilworth2,1 b. 7 Dec 1818, d. 7 Oct 1873

Last Edited

17 Sep 2021

Birth*	William, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, was born on 28 November 1858 in Delaware.2,1
Death*	William died on 2 May 1859.3,1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave, appears to read 'son of L G'.4,1

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Abram Henry Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.3,4,5 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896
Mother	Hester E. Dilworth3,4 b. 7 Dec 1818, d. 7 Oct 1873

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Abram, son of Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, was born on 7 June 1860 at Reedy Island Neck in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. The 1860 census is hard to read but it looks like he's enumerated as Henry. I did not have that as a middle name before this. Age is perfect so I'm going with it for now.6,7,1,2
Census1860	Abram appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, as 0.1 yo Henry Vandegrift.2
Census1870	Abram appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Hester E. Dilworth, as 9 yo Abram Vandegrift.8
Education*	He was a student at Delaware College at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Census1880	Abram appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Leonard George Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca Golden Vandegrift, as 20 yo son Abram Vandegrift.9
Marriage*	He married Emma C. Cleaver on 14 February 1883 in Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, by Rev. S. G. Boardman. Married 17 years with 6 born & 6 living in 1900.4,10,1
BioNote*	Biography Note: King writes, ... and later farmed until 1889 when he purchased and operated the Middletown, Del. newspaper, the "Transcript," for 3 years. Later he resumed farming near Port Penn, Del. In 1889 he was elected as a Democrat to serve one term in the Delaware State Senate where he was Senate Clerk. (A more complete sketch of his life appears in Biographical & Genealogical History of the State of Delaware, Vol. II, p. 610...1
Census1900	Abram and Emma appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 39 yo farmer Abram & 40 yo wife Emma Vandegrift. Their children Mary Hester, Julia Cleaver, Rachel Lewis, Alan, Ellen Elizabeth and Mildred Boyd were listed as living with them.11
Census1910	Abram and Emma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Schafer, McKenzie Co, North Dakota, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 49 yo farmer Abram & 50 yo wife Emma C Vandergrift. Their children Mary Hester, Rachel Lewis, Alan, Ellen Elizabeth and Mildred Boyd were listed as living with them.12
Census1920*	Abram appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Schafer, McKenzie Co, North Dakota, enumerated 8 January 1920, as 59 yo deputy sheriff Abram & 59 yo wife Emma C Vandhergrift. Their children Ellen Elizabeth and Mildred Boyd were listed as living with them.13
Census1930*	Abram and Emma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pablo, Lake Co., Montana, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 69 yo Abram & 70 yo Emily Vandegrift.14
Death*	Abram died on 7 February 1932 in ½ mile west of Pablo, Lake Co., Montana, at age 71. Find A Grave says Polson, which is also in Lake County.15,7
Burial*	He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson, Lake Co., Montana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.7

Children with Emma C. Cleaver:

Mary Hester Vandegrift+16,17 b. 14 Oct 1884, d. 21 Aug 1963 Julia Cleaver Vandegrift+16 b. 4 Oct 1886, d. 6 Oct 1960 Rachel Lewis Vandegrift+16 b. 8 Mar 1888, d. 6 Apr 1966 Alan Vandegrift+16 b. 27 May 1889, d. 19 Jan 1972 Ellen Elizabeth Vandegrift+16 b. 21 Dec 1890, d. 27 Feb 1972 Mildred Boyd Vandegrift+16 b. 18 Oct 1899, d. 21 Dec 1968

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Ella Cox¹

Last Edited

26 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ella was born in 1886.1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Jefferson Nickols, son of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, circa 1907. Married four years with two born and two living in the 1910 census.2,1
Census1910*	Ella and Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 24 yo farmer T J & 23 yo wife Ella Nichols. Their children 3 yo Edith and 1.7 yo Paul Nichols were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Ella died in 1966.1

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Alice L. Lnu¹

Last Edited

26 Sep 2022

Birth*	Alice was born on 10 October 1910 in Oklahoma. Find A Grave says 10 Oct 1910 but the 1930 census has her at 17 yo.2,1
Marriage*	She married Sgt. Ralph Benton Nickols, son of Theodore Benton Nickols and Agnes Rollins "Aggie" Clayton, between 1929 and 1930. Alice is 17 yo in the 1930 census and was married at 17 yo. Ralph was first married at age 25 yo, wife's name currently unknown.2,3,4,1
Census1930*	Alice and Ralph appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pawhuska, Osage Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 35 yo farmer Ralph B & 17 yo wife Alice Nichols. Their children 8 yo Ralph Jr, 6 yo Gene C and 4.7 yo Wayne Nichols were listed as living with them.2

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Charles Fugate Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

Last Edited

17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Charles, son of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 7 October 1869 in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri.2,3
Census1870	Charles appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 0.8 yo Charles Berry.4
Census1880	Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 10 yo son Chas F Berry.3
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Susan Corman on 19 April 1897 at Mt. Olivet Church in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. License issued 10 April. The marriage record index gives marriage date of 11 April but reading original clearly shows 19 April..5,2
Death*	Charles died on 20 March 1946 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 76.2
Burial*	He was buried at Mt. Olivet Church in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. Joint headsone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.2

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Harvey Thomas Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

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17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Harvey, son of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 26 December 1871 in Benton Co., Missouri.2,3
Census1880	Harvey appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 8 yo son Thos H Berry.3
Marriage*	He married Elta Mae Hunter on 16 November 1896 at the residence of the minister L. A. Smith in Benton Co., Missouri. Issue: Ivy May, Ralph S., Fern B., and Lynn H. Berry. All have Find A Grave memorials.4,2
Death*	Harvey died on 14 May 1947 in Lincoln, Benton Co., Missouri, at age 75.2
Burial*	He was buried at Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, Benton Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Addie E. Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

Last Edited

17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Addie, daughter of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 23 June 1878 in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri, apparently a twin with Arthur.2,3
Census1880	Addie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 2 yo daughter Addie E Berry.3
Marriage*	She married Albert Leonadus Nettles on 10 April 1900 in Benton Co., Missouri. Issue: Doris, Thomas Berry, Edith, Albert Henry, and Ruth E. Nettles. All have Find A Grave memorials.4,2
Death*	Addie died on 7 September 1964 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma, at age 86.2
Burial*	She was buried at Denison Cemetery in Idabel, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Guy C. Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

Last Edited

17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Guy, son of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 6 June 1882 in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri.2,3
Census1900	Guy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 17 yo son Guy Berry.3
Marriage*	He married Katherine Helena Graves on 18 February 1903 in Benton Co., Missouri.4,2
Death*	Guy died on 13 September 1967 in Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri, at age 85.2
Burial*	He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Albert N. Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

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3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Albert, son of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 6 January 1866 in Missouri.1,2
Census1870	Albert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 4 yo Albert N Berry.1
Census1880	Albert appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 14 yo son Albert N Berry.3
Marriage*	He married Ruth Helvey on 4 November 1888 at Mt. Olivet Church in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. License issued 01 Nov, marriage performed 04 Nov.4
Census1910*	Albert and Ruth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of White Twp., Benton Co., Missouri, at Lincoln PO, enumerated 10 May 1910, as 44 yo hardware merchant Albert N & 41 yo wife Ruthie E Berry, Their children 20 yo George T, 16 you Mary S, 6 yo Leo W and 0.9 yo Vaughn N Berry.5
Death*	Albert died on 15 September 1932 at age 66.2
Burial*	He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Warsaw, Benton Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Memorial notes husband of Ruth, lumberman.2

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Laura J. Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Laura, daughter of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 16 March 1868 in Missouri.2,1
Census1870	Laura appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 2 yo Laura J Berry.1
Census1880	Laura appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 12 yo daughter Laura J Berry.3
Marriage*	She married Henry F. Curtis on 16 February 1890 at the residence of the bride's father in Benton Co., Missouri. License issued 07 Feb..4,5,6
Census1910*	Laura and Henry appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 46 yo farmer Henry F & 42 yo wife Laura J Curtis, Their daughters 18 yo Julia L and 17 yo May O Curtis were living with them, along with Laura's 68 yo father Thomas M Berry.5
Death*	Laura died on 19 June 1923 in Benton Co., Missouri, at age 55.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cole Camp Cemetery in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Lawrence G. Berry¹

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lawrence, son of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born circa 1875 in Missouri.1
Census1880	Lawrence appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 5 yo son Laurence G Berry.1
Marriage*	He married Maud Graves on 28 May 1901 at Mt. Olivet Church in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. License issued 25 May.2
Census1910*	Lawrence and Maud appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Williams Ward 1, Benton Co., Missouri, at Cole Camp, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 35 yo retail merchant Lorrain G and 33 yo wife Maud Berry.3

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Arthur T. Berry^1,2

Father	Thomas Moon Berry1,2 b. 1841, d. 22 Mar 1916
Mother	Mary Susan Nickols1,2 b. 10 Mar 1847, d. 14 Feb 1908

Last Edited

17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Arthur, son of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, was born on 22 June 1878 in Missouri, apparently a twin with Addie. Son of T.M. and M.S. Berry per his Find A Grave memorial.2,1
Census1880	Arthur appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, as 2 yo son Arthur Berry.1
Death*	Arthur died on 12 January 1881 at age 2.2
Burial*	He was buried at Mt. Olivet Church in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Henry F. Curtis¹

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3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Henry was born on 20 January 1864 in Illinois.2,1
Marriage*	He married Laura J. Berry, daughter of Thomas Moon Berry and Mary Susan Nickols, on 16 February 1890 at the residence of the bride's father in Benton Co., Missouri. License issued 07 Feb..3,1,2
Census1910*	Henry and Laura appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Williams Twp., Benton Co., Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 46 yo farmer Henry F & 42 yo wife Laura J Curtis, Their daughters 18 yo Julia L and 17 yo May O Curtis were living with them, along with Laura's 68 yo father Thomas M Berry.1
Death*	Henry died on 28 February 1942 in Calhoun, Henry Co., Missouri, at age 78.2
Burial*	He was buried at Cole Camp Cemetery in Cole Camp, Benton Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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