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Flossie Jean 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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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Flossie, daughter of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born circa July 1925 in Kansas.2
Census1930	Flossie 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 4 yo daughter Flossie J Matthews.2
Census1940	Flossie 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 14 yo daughter Flossie Matthews.3
Marriage*	She married David Dean Amick Sr. before 10 June 2004, date based on Flossie having surname Amick in her brother Joseph's obit. They apprently had only one son, David D Amick Jr (1946-2011).1,4
Death*	Flossie died from June 2004 to November 2011, having outlived her brother Joseph and predeceased her sister Laura Virginia.4,5

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Harold Winton Mathews^1,2

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

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Harold, son of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born on 26 February 1927 in Kansas.3,4
Census1930	Harold 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 3 yo son Herald W Matthews.2
Census1940	Harold 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 12 yo son Harold Matthews.5
Marriage*	He married Madeline A. Lnu after 20 April 1950. Harold is still single on his WWII draft card of 23 Jul 1946, listing his father, rather than a wife, as contact. He's 'never married' in the 1950 census when he's living with his parents in Paris, KS.6,1
Death*	Harold died on 14 October 2004 at age 77. Last known residence in his SSDI record was Fulton, Bourbon, Kansas, 66738.3,4
Burial*	He was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.4

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Thurman Robert 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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20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Thurman, son of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born on 8 May 1928 in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas.4,2
Census1930	Thurman 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 1.11 yo son Thurman Matthews.2
Census1940	Thurman 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 11 yo son Thurman Matthews.5
Milit-Service*	Thurman Robert Mathews served as Storekeeper Third Class (SK3) with the US Navy during WWII circa 1941.4
Residence*	Thurman resided in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, on 9 April 2011.6
Death*	Thurman died on 26 December 2017 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 89.4
Burial*	He was buried at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave. Note that there's no death date for Rose as of 14 Apr 2020.4

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Florence Esther Mathews¹

Father	William Chesley Mathews1 b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 1959
Mother	Delilah Esther Whitson1 b. 1894, d. 1977

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Florence, daughter of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born circa 1931 in Kansas.1
Census1940	Florence 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 9 yo daughter Esther Matthews.1
Marriage*	She married Lloyd E. Stanbrough before 3 November 2000. Their children, based on Lloyd's obit, were Mark, Karen and Marla Stanbrough.2,3
Death*	Florence died from June 2004 to November 2011, having outlived her brother Joseph and predeceased her sister Laura Virginia.3,4
Residence*	Florence resided in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas, on 9 April 2011.4

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Richard Mathews¹

Father	William Chesley Mathews1 b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 1959
Mother	Delilah Esther Whitson1 b. 1894, d. 1977

Last Edited

14 Apr 2020

Birth*	Richard, son of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born circa 1933 in Kansas.1
Census1940	Richard 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 7 yo son Richard Matthews.1
Death*	Richard died from June 2004 to November 2011, having outlived his brother Joseph and predeceased his sister Laura Virginia.2,3

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Neal Edward Mathews¹

Father	William Chesley Mathews1 b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 1959
Mother	Delilah Esther Whitson1 b. 1894, d. 1977

Last Edited

14 Apr 2020

Birth*	Neal, son of William Chesley Mathews and Delilah Esther Whitson, was born circa 1939 in Kansas.1
Census1940	Neal 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 1 yo son Neal Edward Matthews.1
Residence*	Neal resided in Pleasanton, Linn Co., Kansas, on 9 April 2011.2
Death*	Neal died after 9 April 2011, having outlived his brother Chesley Allan.2

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Opal Houser^1,2

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20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Opal was born in 1911 in Kansas.2,3
Marr-License*	Opal applied for a marriage license to wed Millard Wiley Mathews at Harrisonville, Cass Co., Missouri, on 9 August 1933.1,2
Census1940*	Opal and Millard appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 16 April 1940, as 32 yo laborer Millard & 28 yo wife Opal Mathews.3
Death*	Opal died in 2001.2
Burial*	She was buried at Osawatomie Cemetery in Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

Children with Millard Wiley Mathews:

Carrol Mathews3 Lucille Mathews3 Phillip Mathews3

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Carrol Mathews¹

Father	Millard Wiley Mathews1 b. 2 Mar 1908, d. 26 Aug 1985
Mother	Opal Houser1 b. 1911, d. 2001

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6 Jun 2017

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Lucille Mathews¹

Father	Millard Wiley Mathews1 b. 2 Mar 1908, d. 26 Aug 1985
Mother	Opal Houser1 b. 1911, d. 2001

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6 Jun 2017

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Phillip Mathews¹

Father	Millard Wiley Mathews1 b. 2 Mar 1908, d. 26 Aug 1985
Mother	Opal Houser1 b. 1911, d. 2001

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6 Jun 2017

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Barbra Mathews¹

Father	Wilton Doyle Mathews1 b. 31 Jan 1912, d. 29 Oct 1982
Mother	E. Marie Pearson1 b. 22 Jan 1914, d. 14 Jan 2003

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6 Jun 2017

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Frieda Mathews¹

Father	Wilton Doyle Mathews1 b. 31 Jan 1912, d. 29 Oct 1982
Mother	E. Marie Pearson1 b. 22 Jan 1914, d. 14 Jan 2003

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6 Jun 2017

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Eleanor Kathryn Vogler^1,2

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Eleanor was born on 22 October 1895. Surname Vogler is iffy. Her father's name is Hugo Vogler in her marriage record to Floyd.1,2
Census1940*	Eleanor and Floyd appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Montebello Twp., Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 11 April 1940, as 48 yo life insurance salesman Floyd S & 44 yo wife Eleanor Vandegrift. There is a 21 yo son Vincent, born KS, who is a bit troubling. His surname is listed Vandegrift, but he's not in the 1930 census. Is he a son from a prior marriage of Eleanor?3
Marriage*	She married Floyd S. Vandegrift, son of Herbert Stowe Vandegrift and Margaret May "Maggie" Johnson, on 28 November 1942 in Orange Co., California. Eleanor's surname was Gordon at time of this marriage.4,2
Death*	Eleanor died on 27 September 1985 at age 89.2
Burial*	She was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.2

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Mabel Ruth Cowan¹

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Mabel was born on 21 July 1895 in Kansas.2
Marriage*	She married John Clifford Vandegrift, son of Herbert Stowe Vandegrift and Margaret May "Maggie" Johnson, before 6 May 1917.3,1
Census1920*	Mabel and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Holt Pct., Elbert Co., Colorado, enumerated 22 January 1920, as 25 yo farmer Clifford & 23 yo wife Mabel Vandergrift. Their children Vere O. were listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Mabel and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tulare Twp., Tulare Co., California, at 639 N. G Street, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 36 yo painter Clifford & 34 yo wife Mabel R Vandegrift. Their children Vere O. and Lawrence Eugene were listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Mabel and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tulare, Tulare Co., California, at 639 N. G Street, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 46 yo painter Clifford & 42 yo wife Mable Vandegrift. Their children Vere O. and Lawrence Eugene were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Mabel died on 11 November 1976 in Tulare Co., California, at age 81.2
Burial*	She was buried at Tulare Cemetery in Tulare, Tulare Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with John Clifford Vandegrift:

Harold Vandegrift4 SSgt. Vere O. Vandegrift4 b. 15 Aug 1917, d. 19 Aug 1991 Doris F. Vandegrift4 Lawrence Eugene Vandegrift1 b. 15 Apr 1921, d. 6 Oct 1991 Goldie Vandegrift5

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Lawrence Eugene Vandegrift¹

Father	John Clifford Vandegrift1 b. 22 Dec 1893, d. 24 Jun 1958
Mother	Mabel Ruth Cowan1 b. 21 Jul 1895, d. 11 Nov 1976

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1 Oct 2022

Birth*	Lawrence, son of John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, was born on 15 April 1921 in Elbert, Elbert Co., Colorado.2,3
Census1930	Lawrence appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tulare Twp., Tulare Co., California in the household of his parents, John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, as 8 yo son Lawrence Vandegrift.4
Census1940	Lawrence appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tulare, Tulare Co., California in the household of his parents, John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, as 18 yo son Lawrence Vandegrift.5
Milit-Service*	Lawrence Eugene Vandegrift served with the US Army during WWII circa 1943.3
Marriage*	He married Shirley Ann McFarland in 1946. The CA Divorce Index record probably reads 1946 but there's a blemish in the scan and it might say 1966.6,3
Marr-Divorce*	Lawrence was divorced from Shirley Ann McFarland at California in March 1967. It's a bit odd that they seem to still be living together in 1969 as listed in Pixley, California, City Directory, 1969.6
Death*	Lawrence died on 6 October 1991 in Tulare, Tulare Co., California, at age 70.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Tulare Cemetery in Tulare, Tulare Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3
Estate-Admin	His administration of estate began on 5 March 1992 at Tulare, Tulare Co., California. The administrator was Roger K. Vandegrift, relationship unknown.7

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Shirley Ann McFarland¹

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1 Oct 2022

Birth*	Shirley was born on 18 June 1926 in Kern Co., California.2
Marriage*	She married Lawrence Eugene Vandegrift, son of John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, in 1946. The CA Divorce Index record probably reads 1946 but there's a blemish in the scan and it might say 1966.3,1
Marr-Divorce*	Shirley was divorced from Lawrence Eugene Vandegrift at California in March 1967. It's a bit odd that they seem to still be living together in 1969 as listed in Pixley, California, City Directory, 1969.3
Death*	Shirley died on 29 April 1998 in Tulare Co., California, at age 71.2
Burial*	She was buried at Tulare Cemetery in Tulare, Tulare Co., California. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Harold Vandegrift¹

Father	John Clifford Vandegrift1 b. 22 Dec 1893, d. 24 Jun 1958
Mother	Mabel Ruth Cowan1 b. 21 Jul 1895, d. 11 Nov 1976

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15 Apr 2020

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SSgt. Vere O. Vandegrift^1,2

Father	John Clifford Vandegrift2 b. 22 Dec 1893, d. 24 Jun 1958
Mother	Mabel Ruth Cowan2 b. 21 Jul 1895, d. 11 Nov 1976

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4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Vere, son of John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, was born on 15 August 1917 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.3,1
Census1920	Vere appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Holt Pct., Elbert Co., Colorado in the household of his parents, John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, as 2 yo son Veer Vandegrift.2
Census1930	Vere appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tulare Twp., Tulare Co., California in the household of his parents, John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, as 12 yo son Vere Vandegrift.4
Census1940	Vere appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tulare, Tulare Co., California in the household of his parents, John Clifford Vandegrift and Mabel Ruth Cowan, as 22 yo painter son Vere Vandegrift.5
Milit-Service*	SSgt. Vere O. Vandegrift served as Staff Sergeant with US Army during WWII circa 1943.1
Marriage*	He married Imogene Lnu from 11 April 1950 to 1958. Date range bracketed by the 1950 census (he's living with his parents in Tulare) and the 1958 Tulare, CA city directory (he and Imogene are living together).      My preliminary research suggests their children were James ( -a1990), Karen ( -a1990, m. Fnu Keen b8/1991) and Elizabeth Vandegrift ( -a1990).6,1
Estate-Admin	SSgt. Vere O. Vandegrift administered the estate of John Clifford Vandegrift on 22 September 1958 at Tulare Twp., Tulare Co., California.7
Death*	Vere died on 19 August 1991 in San Francisco Co., California, at age 74.3
Burial*	He was buried at Tulare Cemetery in Tulare, Tulare Co., California. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

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Doris F. Vandegrift¹

Father	John Clifford Vandegrift2 b. 22 Dec 1893, d. 24 Jun 1958
Mother	Mabel Ruth Cowan2 b. 21 Jul 1895, d. 11 Nov 1976

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15 Apr 2020

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Goldie Vandegrift¹

Father	John Clifford Vandegrift1 b. 22 Dec 1893, d. 24 Jun 1958
Mother	Mabel Ruth Cowan1 b. 21 Jul 1895, d. 11 Nov 1976

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15 Apr 2020

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Rosemary Lnu¹

Last Edited

15 Apr 2020

Birth*	Rosemary was born circa 1915 in Colorado.1
Marriage*	She married Glenn W. Vandegrift, son of Herbert Stowe Vandegrift and Margaret May "Maggie" Johnson, before 8 April 1940.1

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Jettie D. Lnu¹

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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Jettie was born in 1904.1
Marriage*	She married Ernest N. Henderson, son of Thomas Nelson Henderson and Fnu Lnu, before 1923, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue: Juanita and Ernest Nelson Henderson.1
Death*	Jettie died in 1995.1

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Lt Col. James Richard Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Cpl. J. Richard Vandegrift3 b. 28 Mar 1900, d. 18 Jul 1960
Mother	Virginia Elizabeth "Soozi" Seaton3 b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 27 Sep 1974

Last Edited

30 Sep 2021

Birth*	James, son of Cpl. J. Richard Vandegrift and Virginia Elizabeth "Soozi" Seaton, was born on 13 January 1931 in Oklahoma.2,3,4
Census1940	James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Cpl. J. Richard Vandegrift, as 9 yo son James R Vandegrift.3
Death*	James died on 21 December 1983 at age 52.2
Burial*	He was buried at Perkins Cemetery in Perkins, Payne Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Virginia E. Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Cpl. J. Richard Vandegrift2 b. 28 Mar 1900, d. 18 Jul 1960
Mother	Virginia Elizabeth "Soozi" Seaton2 b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 27 Sep 1974

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16 Apr 2020

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John M. Fickle¹

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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	John was born circa 1897 in Iowa.1
Marriage*	He married Lolita A. Vandegrift, daughter of Orvis Earle Vandegrift and Ina May Trout, before 1929, date based on their 1 yo child in the 1930 census. We get John's name from this census. Note that Lolita's parents are correctly shown as born in Missouri & Illinois. The Daily Oklahoman citation says Lolita and the late J M Fickle were parents of Robert L Fickle, the bridegroom.1,2
Census1930*	John and Lolita appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at 511 W Seventh St, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 33 yo John M & 26 yo Lolita A Fickle.1
Census1940	John and Lolita appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at 1224 NE 11th, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 43 yo grocery clerk John M & 36 yo wife Lolita A Fickle.3
Death*	John died before 22 September 1953, he being 'the late J. M. Fickle' in his son's wedding announcement of this date.2

Child with Lolita A. Vandegrift:

Robert Lawrence Fickle1,2

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Robert Lawrence Fickle¹

Father	John M. Fickle1,2 b. c 1897, d. b 22 Sep 1953
Mother	Lolita A. Vandegrift1,2 b. c 1904, d. a 20 Jul 1960

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16 Apr 2020

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James Allen Willis^1,2

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	James was born on 26 April 1873 in Illinois. Apr 1874 per the 1900 census. We're going with headstone & WWI draft.1,3,2
Marriage*	He married Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, daughter of Isaac Benjamin Myers and Euridice Ann "Dicey" Williams, on 3 March 1897 in Moran, Allen Co., Kansas. Married 3 years in the 1900 census.4,2
Census1900*	James and Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 26 yo farmer James A & 26 yo wife Martha Willis. Their children Nellie May and John Isaac were listed as living with them. Mattie's sister Martha and brother Will live three doors above. Brother AJ and his family are one door above. Her parents Isaac & Euridice and her remaining brothers & sisters are the last entry of the previous page and carry onto first lines of this page.5
Census1910	James and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado, at 939 Abriendo Ave, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 36 yo railroad car repairman J A & 35 yo wife Mattie Willis. Their children Nellie May and John Isaac were listed as living with them.6
Census1920*	James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Havener, Curry Co., New Mexico, enumerated 9 February 1920, as 46 yo widowed farmer James A Willis. His children John Isaac and Harry A. were listed as living with him. Wikipedia calls Havener a ghost town in 2020.7
Census1930	James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grier Twp., Curry Co., New Mexico, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 56 yo farmer J A & 54 yo wife Stella Willis. His son Harry A. was listed as living with him, as well as 17 yo stepson Stephen Calquett.8
Census1940	James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico, enumerated 17 April 1940, as 66 yo farmer J A & 63 yo wife Stella Willis.9
Death*	James died on 5 December 1941 at age 68.1
Burial*	He was buried at Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery in Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Note his wife's marker is identical stone and font.1

Children with Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers:

Nellie May Willis10 b. 11 Feb 1898, d. 12 Feb 1978 John Isaac Willis10 b. Apr 1900, d. 1964 Harry A. Willis7 b. 18 Apr 1912, d. 8 Feb 1987

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Nellie May Willis^1,2

Father	James Allen Willis2 b. 26 Apr 1873, d. 5 Dec 1941
Mother	Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers2 b. 6 Mar 1875, d. 22 Aug 1912

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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Nellie, daughter of James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, was born on 11 February 1898 in Kansas.3,4
Census1900	Nellie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, as 2 yo daughter Nellie Willis.4
Census1910	Nellie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado in the household of her parents, James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, as 12 yo daughter Nellie Willis.5
Marriage*	She married Henry Edman Eshleman on 3 February 1918. Henry's WWI draft card of 05 Jun 1918 lists his father William as next of kin which suggests they were not yet married. However their joint headstone inscription says they were married on the date I've shown. My preliminary research suggests their only child, at least thru the 1940 census, was Delma (c1933- ) Eshleman.6,7,8
Residence*	Nellie resided in Havener, Curry Co., New Mexico, on 12 September 1918. She is listed as next of kin to her father in his WWI draft card of this date. Her surname is a mess, perhaps reads Erhleman.1
Census1920*	Nellie and Henry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Havener, Curry Co., New Mexico, enumerated 11 February 1920, as 23 yo farmer Henry & 22 yo wife Nellie Eshleman.7
Census1930	Nellie and Henry appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pct. 24, Torrance Co., New Mexico, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 34 yo bean farmer Henry & 32 yo wife Nellie Eshelman.9
Census1940	Nellie and Henry appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pct. 24, Torrance Co., New Mexico, enumerated 28 May 1940, as 43 yo farmer & merchant Henry E & 42 yo clerk in own store Nellie Eshleman. Their 6 yo daughter Delma Eshleman was listed as living with them.10
Death*	Nellie died on 12 February 1978 at age 80.3
Burial*	She was buried at Encino Cemetery in Encino, Torrance Co., New Mexico. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

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John Isaac Willis^1,2

Father	James Allen Willis2 b. 26 Apr 1873, d. 5 Dec 1941
Mother	Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers2 b. 6 Mar 1875, d. 22 Aug 1912

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	John, son of James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, was born in April 1900 in Kansas.3,4,2
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, as 0.1 yo son John I Willis.3
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado in the household of his parents, James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, as 10 yo son John Willis.5
Census1920	John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Havener, Curry Co., New Mexico in the household of his father, James Allen Willis, as 19 yo son John I Willis.6
Marriage*	He married Lorene Libby Hurley on 16 April 1921. My preliminary research suggests their only child, at least thru the 1930 census, was Kenneth Willis (c1922- ).7
Census1930*	John and Lorene appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grier Twp., Curry Co., New Mexico, enumerated 21 April 1930, as 29 yo farmer J I & 29 yo wife Larene Willis. Their 7 yo son Kenneth was listed as living with them.8
Death*	John died in 1964.4
Burial*	He was buried at Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery in Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Harry A. Willis^1,2

Father	James Allen Willis2 b. 26 Apr 1873, d. 5 Dec 1941
Mother	Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers2 b. 6 Mar 1875, d. 22 Aug 1912

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Harry, son of James Allen Willis and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Myers, was born on 18 April 1912 in New Mexico.1,2
Census1920	Harry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Havener, Curry Co., New Mexico in the household of his father, James Allen Willis, as 7 yo son Harry Willis.2
Census1930	Harry appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grier Twp., Curry Co., New Mexico in the household of his father, James Allen Willis, as 18 yo son Harry Willis.3
Marriage*	He married Mary Sallie Lnu before 11 May 1940.1,4
Census1940*	Harry and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Grier Twp., Curry Co., New Mexico, enumerated 11 May 1940, as 28 yo married farmer Harry A & 26 yo wife Mary Sallie Willis, Note sheet 4B of the census is blank.5
Death*	Harry died on 8 February 1987 at age 74.1
Burial*	He was buried at Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery in Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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