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Letitia Hamill Craven¹

Father	Thomas Jenkins Craven1 b. 29 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1922
Mother	Esther Clark How1 b. 4 Aug 1842, d. 14 Sep 1879

Last Edited

18 Apr 2023

Birth*	Letitia, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, was born on 21 January 1871 in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave says Sussex County but I find no evidence that the town of Saint Georges (and certainly not the Hundred) were ever in Sussex.2,1
Census1880	Letitia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her father, Thomas Jenkins Craven, as 9 yo daughter Lettie H Craven.3
Census1900	Letitia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her parents, Thomas Jenkins Craven and Isabel Donnalley Ford, as 27 yo daughter Lettitia H Craven.4
Marriage*	She married John Dale Dilworth on 1 December 1900 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey. Four issue followed in King: Isabel Craven, John Read, Elinor Dale, and Esther Craven Dilworth.1
Estate-Will	Letitia was named an heir in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, her father, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, receiving the home and properties that went to her mother after her mother's death, as well as lifetime income from a trust established in the will.5
Death*	Letitia died on 7 March 1965 at age 94.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, by her husband. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.2,1

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David Stewart Craven¹

Father	Thomas Jenkins Craven1 b. 29 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1922
Mother	Esther Clark How1 b. 4 Aug 1842, d. 14 Sep 1879

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18 Apr 2023

Birth*	David, son of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, was born on 20 February 1873 in near Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.2,1
Census1880	David appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of his father, Thomas Jenkins Craven, as 7 yo son D Stewart Craven.3
Marriage*	He married Mary Anulette Stubbs on 18 April 1900 in Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia. Three issue: Thomas Jenkins, David Stewart Jr., and Anne Goodwin Stubbs. All are continued in King & Find A Grave.1,2
Estate-Will	David was named executor and an heir in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, his father, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, receiving lifetime income from a trust established in the will, as well as the Blackthorn farm in New Castle County.4
Death*	David died on 24 June 1949 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 76. Find A Grave says only 1949.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, by his wife.2,1
BioNote*	Biography Note: Extensive bio in King.1

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Mary Blanchard Craven¹

Father	Thomas Jenkins Craven1 b. 29 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1922
Mother	Esther Clark How1 b. 4 Aug 1842, d. 14 Sep 1879

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18 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, was born on 14 May 1875 in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.2,1
Census1880	Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her father, Thomas Jenkins Craven, as 5 yo daughter Mary B Craven.3
Census1900	Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her parents, Thomas Jenkins Craven and Isabel Donnalley Ford, as 25 yo daughter Mary B Craven.4
Marriage*	She married Capt. John Pierce Nields on 23 January 1907 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey. One issue: Ann Fulton Nields per King, Mary Ann Nields Garstin per Find A Grave.5,2
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, her father, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, receiving lifetime income from a trust established in the will.6
Death*	Mary died on 4 May 1965 in Centerville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church in Owls Nest, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Nields.2

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Jane Vandegrift Craven¹

Father	Thomas Jenkins Craven1 b. 29 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1922
Mother	Esther Clark How1 b. 4 Aug 1842, d. 14 Sep 1879

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18 Apr 2023

Birth*	Jane, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, was born on 5 August 1877 in Delaware.2,1
Census1880	Jane appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her father, Thomas Jenkins Craven, as 2 yo daughter Jennie V Craven.3
Census1900	Jane appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her parents, Thomas Jenkins Craven and Isabel Donnalley Ford, as 22 yo daughter Jane V Craven.4
Census1910	Jane appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her parents, Thomas Jenkins Craven and Isabel Donnalley Ford, as 32 yo daughter Jane Craven.5
Marriage*	She married Henry King McHarg on 15 March 1911. Three issue: Jane Craven, Henry King III, and Esther Isabel McHarg.1
Estate-Will	Jane was named an heir in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, her father, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, receiving lifetime income from a trust established in the will.6
Death*	Jane died on 3 July 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia, at age 63.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.2,1

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John Dale Dilworth¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	John was born on 6 November 1869 in Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia, s/o John Read & Eliza (Dale) Dilworth.1
Marriage*	He married Letitia Hamill Craven, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, on 1 December 1900 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey. Four issue followed in King: Isabel Craven, John Read, Elinor Dale, and Esther Craven Dilworth.1
Estate-Will	John was named an executor in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, his father-in-law, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.2
Death*	John died on 8 April 1949 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 79.1

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Mary Anulette Stubbs¹

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18 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary was born in 1879, d/o Capt. Charles Francis & Annie (Goodwin) Stubbs.1
Marriage*	She married David Stewart Craven, son of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, on 18 April 1900 in Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia. Three issue: Thomas Jenkins, David Stewart Jr., and Anne Goodwin Stubbs. All are continued in King & Find A Grave.1,2
Death*	Mary died in 1968.1

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Capt. John Pierce Nields¹

Last Edited

18 Apr 2023

Birth*	John was born on 7 August 1868 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, s/o Benjamin & Gertrude (Fulton) Nields.1
Marriage*	He married Mary Blanchard Craven, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, on 23 January 1907 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey. One issue: Ann Fulton Nields per King, Mary Ann Nields Garstin per Find A Grave.2,3
Estate-Will	John was named an executor in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, his father-in-law, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.4
Death*	John died on 26 August 1943 in Nahant, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 75.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: Extensive bio in King.2

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Henry King McHarg¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Jane Vandegrift Craven, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Craven and Esther Clark How, on 15 March 1911. Three issue: Jane Craven, Henry King III, and Esther Isabel McHarg.1

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James King McKinney^1,2

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13 May 2024

Birth*	James was born on 29 June 1909 in Texas, s/o James Arthur McKinney & Willie May King.3,1,4
Marriage*	He married Mary McKee Blair, daughter of Sam McKee Blair and Ida Mae James, on 17 April 1931 in Walters, Cotton Co., Oklahoma. Mary's mother Ida Mae Blair and the minister's wife were witnesses.5,6,7
Occupation*	James was owner of King McKinney Pharmacy in 1940 at 941 N. Third, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas. His death certificate calls him a retired pharmacist.6,3
Census1940*	James and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1940, as 30 yo drug store proprietor James K & 27 yo wife Marie M McKinney. Mary's mother Ida Mae Blair was living with them.2
Census1950*	James and Mary appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at 4032 Prescott, enumerated 12 April 1950, as 40 yo liquor store proprietor King & 38 yo wife Mary B McKinney.8
Death*	James died on 22 July 1965 at Whitewright Nursing Home in Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 56, of Bright's disease due to chronic gu tract disease & quadraplegia from a cervical cord injury.3,4
Burial*	He was buried on 23 July 1965 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, Fannin Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone. Wife Mary is not listed in the same cemetery.3,4

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Glenn Wolfinger Dill^1,2

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22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Glenn was born on 10 February 1888 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, s/o Judge David S. Dill & Cora E Wolfinger.3,4,1
Marriage*	He married Zelma Ethel Vandegrift, daughter of Drury Emmett Vandegrift and Mattie Lethilia Adams, on 26 January 1910 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma.5,6,1
Census1910	Glenn and Zelma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Hobart, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 22 yo bank bookkeepter Glen W & 22 yo wife Zelma Dill.6
Census1920*	Glenn and Zelma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 32 yo oil & gas company vice president Glenn32 yo wife Zelma Dill. Zelma's brother Ogle Emmett Vandegrift was living with them.2
Census1930	Glenn and Zelma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 42 yo grocery buyer Glen W & 42 yo wife Zelma Dill. Their son Austin Glenn was listed as living with them.7
Census1940	Glenn and Zelma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 26 April 1940, as 51 yo sanittion department timekeeper Glenn & 51 yo wife Zelma Dill. Their children Austin Glenn were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Glenn died on 10 August 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 81.4
Burial*	He was buried at Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Zelma Ethel Vandegrift:

Evelyn Grace Dill1 b. 30 Jul 1915, d. 13 May 1918 Lt Cdr. Austin Glenn Dill1 b. 27 Nov 1922, d. 6 Dec 2007

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Evelyn Grace Dill¹

Father	Glenn Wolfinger Dill1 b. 10 Feb 1888, d. 10 Aug 1969
Mother	Zelma Ethel Vandegrift1 b. 20 Aug 1887, d. Nov 1961

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21 Oct 2022

Birth*	Evelyn, daughter of Glenn Wolfinger Dill and Zelma Ethel Vandegrift, was born on 30 July 1915 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma.2,1
Death*	Evelyn died on 13 May 1918 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma, at age 2. Find A Grave says 1919.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

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Lt Cdr. Austin Glenn Dill¹

Father	Glenn Wolfinger Dill2 b. 10 Feb 1888, d. 10 Aug 1969
Mother	Zelma Ethel Vandegrift2 b. 20 Aug 1887, d. Nov 1961

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Austin, son of Glenn Wolfinger Dill and Zelma Ethel Vandegrift, was born on 27 November 1922 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.3,2
Census1930	Austin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Glenn Wolfinger Dill and Zelma Ethel Vandegrift, as 7 yo son Austin G Dill.4
Census1940	Austin appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Glenn Wolfinger Dill and Zelma Ethel Vandegrift, as 17 yo son Austin Dill.5
Death*	Austin died on 6 December 2007 at age 85.1
Burial*	He was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma. Joint headstone & portrati photos available at Find A Grave, as well as his obit.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 13 April 2020 re Reid says. Austin m1 MARGARET ELISE BLOCKER, 02 November 1946, Maplewood, Essex,New Jersey; b. 08 January 1924, Providence, Rhode Island130; d. 12 December 1979, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Oklahoma; m2 BILLIE RUTH YOUNG (NEE JOHNSON), 24 January 1981.3

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Nellie Mae Davis¹

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18 May 2023

Birth*	Nellie was born on 5 June 1907 in Carnegie, Caddo Co., Oklahoma, d/o Henry J (or A) Davis & Eva Miner.2,1,3
Marriage*	She married Wilbur Roland Vandegrift, son of Drury Emmett Vandegrift and Mattie Lethilia Adams, on 10 June 1938 at First Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While Find A Grave does not claim a marriage between these two, if you compare their two headstones you find identical materials & fonts. Whether they are side-by-side is unknown.4,5,1,6
Death*	Nellie died on 26 February 1995 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 87.2,1,3
Burial*	She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Grace Jacquart^1,2

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13 Apr 2020

Birth*	Grace was born circa 1898 in Illinois. Both her parents born Ohio.2
Marriage*	She married Cpl. Ogle Emmett Vandegrift, son of Drury Emmett Vandegrift and Mattie Lethilia Adams, on 12 October 1920 in Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1,2
Census1930*	Grace and Ogle appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at Ward 2, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 34 yo auto salesman Ogle & 32 yo wife Grace Vandegrift.2
Marr-Divorce*	Grace was divorced from Cpl. Ogle Emmett Vandegrift before 11 April 1940. She is divorced and head of household in Oklahoma City in the 1940 census of this date.3

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Dora R. Rownd¹

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12 Oct 2022

Birth*	Dora was born in 1891, d/o John W. & Luella Ann (Waymire) Rownd.1
Marriage*	She married Orville Alfred Mathews, son of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, circa 1915. The 1930 census says Orville was 27 and Dora 23 at the time of their marriage.2
Census1920*	Dora and Orville appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 16 March 1920, as 31 yo Orville A & 28 yo Dora R Mathews. Their daughter Helen Lee was listed as living with them.3
Census1930	Dora and Orville appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 41 yo farmer Orval & 37 yo wife Dora R Mathews. Their children Helen Lee and John Wiley were listed as living with them.2
Census1940	Dora and Orville appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated April 1940, as 51 yo farmer Orville & 48 yo wife Dora Mathews. Their children Helen Lee, John Wiley, Margaret Marie and Dorothy "Dottie" were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Dora died in 1962.1
Burial*	She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Orville Alfred Mathews:

Helen Lee Mathews5 b. 22 Sep 1918, d. 28 May 2004 Elma L. Mathews2 Leila B. Mathews2 Eleanor Jean Mathews2 Margaret Marie Mathews5 b. 1 Jul 1930, d. 10 Mar 2015 Dorothy "Dottie" Mathews5 b. 11 May 1932, d. 7 Jun 1998

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Helen Lee Mathews¹

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews1 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora R. Rownd1 b. 1891, d. 1962

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Helen, daughter of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, was born on 22 September 1918 in Linn Co., Kansas.2,3,4
Census1920	Helen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 1.3 yo daughter Helen Lee Mathews.5
Census1930	Helen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 11 yo daughter Helen L Mathews.6
Census1940	Helen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 21 yo daughter Helen Mathews.7
Marriage*	She married Robert Lyle Bailey on 7 November 1947 in Whatcom Co., Washington. The WA County Marriages record shows Robert was a statistician. Helen was a clerk typist. They'd both lived in Anchorage the previous six months.3,4
Death*	Helen died on 28 May 2004 at age 85. Last known residence Seattle, WA.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Seattle, King Co., Washington. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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SSgt. John Wiley Mathews¹

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews2 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora Rounds3

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	John, son of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora Rounds, was born on 25 January 1923 in Linn Co., Kansas. John Wiley is listed as half-sibling of Helen, Margaret and Dorothy in Find A Grave, with only Orville as his father, but no mother.1,2
Census1930	John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 7 yo son John W Mathews.4
Census1940	John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 17 yo son John Mathews.5
Milit-Service*	SSgt. John Wiley Mathews served as Staff Sergeant with US Army 161st Infantry during WWII between 1941 and 1945. This info from his military headstone shown at Find A Grave.6
Marriage*	He married Helen Beatrice Galbraith circa 1947, date based on 3 yo daughter Barbara Ann in the 1950 census.7,1
Census1950*	John and Helen appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Kit Carson, Cheyenne Co., Colorado, enumerated 3 May 1950, as 27 yo farmer John W & 24 yo wife Helen B Mathews. Their children 3 yo Barbara Ann, 1 yo Timothy John and Susan E (born Feb) Mathews were listed as living with them. Barbara was born in KS, the latter two in CO.7
Death*	John died on 4 May 1967 at age 44.1
Burial*	He was buried at Payne Cemetery in Nixa, Christian Co., Missouri. Single and joint headstone photos available at Find A Grave.1

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Margaret Marie Mathews¹

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews1 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora R. Rownd1 b. 1891, d. 1962

Last Edited

19 Sep 2021

Birth*	Margaret, daughter of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, was born on 1 July 1930 in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas.2
Census1940	Margaret appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 9 yo daughter Margaret Mathews.3
Marriage*	She married CSM Alexander Michael Fontes on 31 August 1950 in Montgomery Co., Tennessee.4,2
Residence*	Margaret and CSM resided in Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington, on 1 May 1997.5
Death*	Margaret died on 10 March 2015 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado, at age 84.2
Burial*	She was buried at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.2

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Dorothy "Dottie" Mathews^1,2

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews2 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora R. Rownd2 b. 1891, d. 1962

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Dorothy, daughter of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, was born on 11 May 1932 in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas.1
Census1940	Dorothy appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, as 7 yo daughter Dorothy Mathews.3
Death*	Dorothy died on 7 June 1998 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado, at age 66. Her obit in The (Colorado Springs, CO) Gazette, quoted in her Find A Grave entry, says she was a retired sales manager for Con-Agra Corp. in Denver, and that she was survived by her husband, three sons, five sisters and seven grandchildren.1
Burial*	She was buried at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Robert Lyle Bailey¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Robert was born on 14 April 1918 in Fall City, King Co., Washington.2,3,1
Marriage*	He married Helen Lee Mathews, daughter of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, on 7 November 1947 in Whatcom Co., Washington. The WA County Marriages record shows Robert was a statistician. Helen was a clerk typist. They'd both lived in Anchorage the previous six months.3,1
Death*	Robert died on 10 August 2002 at age 84. Last known residence Seattle, WA.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Seattle, King Co., Washington. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Helen Beatrice Galbraith¹

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Helen was born on 18 July 1925, d/o Clyde F Galbraith & Mildred Vesta White.2
Marriage*	She married SSgt. John Wiley Mathews, son of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora Rounds, circa 1947, date based on 3 yo daughter Barbara Ann in the 1950 census.3,1
Census1950*	Helen and John appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Kit Carson, Cheyenne Co., Colorado, enumerated 3 May 1950, as 27 yo farmer John W & 24 yo wife Helen B Mathews. Their children 3 yo Barbara Ann, 1 yo Timothy John and Susan E (born Feb) Mathews were listed as living with them. Barbara was born in KS, the latter two in CO.3
Death	Helen Beatrice Galbraith was the informant on her husband SSgt. John Wiley Mathews's death certificate on 4 May 1967.1
Death*	Helen died on 4 January 1997 at age 71.2
Burial*	She was buried at Payne Cemetery in Nixa, Christian Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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CSM Alexander Michael Fontes¹

Last Edited

19 Sep 2021

Birth*	CSM was born on 18 June 1931.2,3
Marriage*	He married Margaret Marie Mathews, daughter of Orville Alfred Mathews and Dora R. Rownd, on 31 August 1950 in Montgomery Co., Tennessee.4,1
Residence*	CSM and Margaret resided in Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington, on 1 May 1997.5
Death*	CSM died on 13 February 1998 at age 66. Last known residence was Colorado Springs.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

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H. Duane Logan¹

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22 Sep 2022

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Elma L. Mathews^1,2

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews2 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora R. Rownd2 b. 1891, d. 1962

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29 Apr 2024

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Leila B. Mathews¹

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews1 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora R. Rownd1 b. 1891, d. 1962

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6 Jun 2017

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Eleanor Jean Mathews^1,2

Father	Orville Alfred Mathews1 b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 1958
Mother	Dora R. Rownd1 b. 1891, d. 1962

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22 Mar 2023

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Delilah Esther Whitson¹

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Delilah was born in 1894 in Kansas, d/o Joseph F Whitson & Virginia Ann Sutton per FSTrees (entry for Delilah Ester Whitson (1894–1977), ID no. LBF4-FM8) uncited.1
Marriage*	She married William Chesley Mathews, son of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, on 21 March 1920 in Paola, Miami Co., Kansas.2,3,4
Census1930*	Delilah and William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 38 yo farmer William C & 35 yo wife I Esther Matthew. Their children Chesley Allan, Laura Virginia, Joseph Dobson, Flossie Jean, Harold Winton and Thurman Robert were listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Delilah and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 6 April 1940, as 48 yo farmer Chesley & 46 yo wife Esther Matthews. Their children Chesley Allan, Laura Virginia, Joseph Dobson, Flossie Jean, Harold Winton, Thurman Robert, Florence Esther, Richard and Neal Edward were listed as living with them. Richard & Neal are on the next census page.6
Death*	Delilah died in 1977.1
Burial*	She was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with William Chesley Mathews:

CPO. Chesley Allan Mathews7,4 b. 19 Aug 1921, d. 9 Apr 2011 Laura Virginia Mathews8,5 b. 10 Nov 1922, d. 23 Apr 2011 Joseph Dobson Mathews5 b. 8 Jan 1924, d. 10 Jun 2004 Flossie Jean Mathews5 b. c Jul 1925, d. fr Jun 2004 - Nov 2011 Harold Winton Mathews5 b. 26 Feb 1927, d. 14 Oct 2004 Thurman Robert Mathews9,5 b. 8 May 1928, d. 26 Dec 2017 Florence Esther Mathews6 b. c 1931, d. fr Jun 2004 - Nov 2011 Richard Mathews6 b. c 1933, d. fr Jun 2004 - Nov 2011 Neal Edward Mathews6 b. c 1939, d. a 9 Apr 2011

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CPO. Chesley Allan Mathews^1,2

Father	William Chesley Mathews3,2 b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 1959
Mother	Delilah Esther Whitson3,2 b. 1894, d. 1977

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Chesley, son of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born on 19 August 1921 in Linn Co., Kansas. His SSDI entry says he was born in Oklahoma.3,2,4
Census1930	Chesley appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, as 8 yo son Allan Matthews.5
Census1940	Chesley appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, as 18 yo school teacher son Allen Matthews.6
Milit-Service*	CPO. Chesley Allan Mathews served as Chief Petty Officer with the US Navy during WWII circa 1941. His obit says he served three years.3
Marriage*	He married Ruth Leona Post on 9 August 1943 in Pleasanton, Linn Co., Kansas. Surviving children mentioned in Chesley's obit were Clark (m. Shari, of Jenks, OK), Doug (m. Patricia, of Brentwood, TN), Kathy (m. Larry Beard, of Bartlesville, OK) and Scott (m. Carol, of Tulsa, OK).3
Death*	Chesley died on 9 April 2011 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 89.3,4,2
Burial*	He was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo & obit are available at Find A Grave.7

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Laura Virginia Mathews^1,2

Father	William Chesley Mathews3,2 b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 1959
Mother	Delilah Esther Whitson3,2 b. 1894, d. 1977

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Birth*	Laura, daughter of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born on 10 November 1922 in Linn Co., Kansas.1,2
Census1930	Laura appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, as 7 yo daughter L Virginia Matthews.2
Census1940	Laura appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, as 17 yo daughter Virginia Matthews.4
Death*	Laura died on 23 April 2011 at Girard Medical Center in Girard, Linn Co., Kansas, at age 88.3
Burial*	She was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo & obit are available at Find A Grave.1

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Joseph Dobson Mathews^1,2

Father	William Chesley Mathews2 b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 1959
Mother	Delilah Esther Whitson2 b. 1894, d. 1977

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Birth*	Joseph, son of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born on 8 January 1924 in Missouri. The 1930 census says Kansas.3,2
Census1930	Joseph appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, as 6 yo son Joseph D Matthews.2
Census1940	Joseph appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, as 16 yo son Joe Matthews.4
Milit-Service*	Joseph Dobson Mathews served as Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class Petty Officer (MOMM1) in the US Navy during WWII circa 1941.5
Death*	Joseph died on 10 June 2004 in California at age 80. Last place of residence in his SSDI record was Orange Co., CA.3,5
Burial*	He was buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, Orange Co., California. Headstone photo and short obit are available at Find A Grave.5

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