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Dr. Jonas G. Allen¹

Father	Horace Alston Allen2,3 b. 13 Apr 1827, d. 15 Aug 1858
Mother	Emily Lee Dunkerson2,3 b. 14 Jun 1829, d. 23 Sep 1908

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Jonas, son of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, was born on 12 March 1851 in Harrison Co., Missouri.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary Jane "Polly" Stufflebeam before 16 June 1880.1,4
Census1880*	Jonas and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 29 yo physician boarder Jonas & 17 yo wife Mary Jane in the home of 62 yo E & 57 yo Leannia Stufflebeam, who are Mary Jane's parents. Jonas is already a physician. No children are shown.4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Louisa B. "Lou" Pierson circa 1893. Married 17 years in 1910. Louisa had m1 Charles A Bunch (1861-1888) and had at least one child, Clella Bunch.5,6,7
Census1900*	Jonas and Louisa appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lincoln Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 49 yo physician Jonas O & 41 yo wife Louisa B Allen. Two step-daughters from Louisa's m1 were living with them: namely, 12 yo Grace and 11 yo Clella Bunch. 32 yo widower cousin Edward B Dunkerson was in the home, as well as two boarders.8
Census1910	Jonas and Louisa appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lincoln Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 59 yo farmer Jonas G & 51 yo wife Lou B Allen. Clella A Bunch, 21 yo step-daughter, was listed as living with them.5
Census1920	Jonas and Louisa appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 6 June 1920, as 69 yo farmer J G & 57 yo wife Lou B Allen.9
Death*	Jonas died on 7 June 1924 in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, at age 73.10,1
Burial*	He was buried at Grant City Cemetery in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo & copy of death certificate available at Find A Grave.1

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Horace Luther Allen^1,2

Father	Horace Alston Allen3 b. 13 Apr 1827, d. 15 Aug 1858
Mother	Emily Lee Dunkerson3 b. 14 Jun 1829, d. 23 Sep 1908

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Horace, son of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, was born on 11 August 1855 in Harrison Co., Missouri. He's Luther Horace at FSTrees (entry for Luther Horace Allen (1855-1909), ID no. LY2Q-C5T), Horace Luther on his headstone. The 1900 census confirms month, year and birthstate.1,2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary E. George before 1880, date based on the 1880 census reporitng they had not been married in the calendar year. FSTrees (entry for Luther Horace Allen (1855-1909), ID no. LY2Q-C5T) claims 09 Mar 1876 in Worth Co., Missouri, without citation. See the Research Note below re their probably daughter Effie B Allen.1
Census1880*	Horace and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Allen Twp., Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 25 yo Luther & 23 yo Mary Allen.4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Julia Victoria Parman on 25 August 1898 at Worth Co., Missouri. Julia m2 Alfred James Proctor (1865-1942). He has a Find A Grave memorial linked to hers. My preliminary research suggests Luther & Julia's children were Louisa Faye (1899- ), Blondina (c1901- ), Henry Alston (1906-1970), and Horace Luther (1909-1970) Allen.5,1,6
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 28 June 2019 re Horace's m1. Find A Grave says it was to Mary Allen on 14 Jul 1887 at Worth Co., MO. FSTrees (entry for Luther Horace Allen (1855-1909), ID no. LY2Q-C5T) says it was to Mary E. George on 9 Mar 1876 in Harrison Co., MO. Did Luther marry two Marys? I've not yet found any primary sources for either marriage.      1880 census : There's a 25 yo Luther with 23 yo wife Mary in Worth Co. His parents' birthstates are way off the mark showing NY & OH when they should be TN & KY. Luther's age and birthstate are good, however.      Effie B Allen : Find A Grave says Luther & Mary had no children but the census record suggests otherwise. In 1900 Luther & Julia show one 6 yo daughter Effie B Allen. Since they were purportedly married in 1898 Effie should be by Luther's m1 to Mary George. In 1910 Julia is a widow and shows 16 yo step-daughter Effie B Allen.1
Census1900*	Horace and Julia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 44 yo farmer Luther & 26 yo wife Julia P Allen. Their daughters 6 yo Effie B and 0.8 yo Louisa F Allen were listed as living with them as well as Luther's mother 70 yo widow Emley Allen. Emily is double-enumerated this census - here and with daughter Elmira.7
Death*	Horace died on 25 February 1909 in Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 53.1
Burial*	He was buried at Weaver Chapel Cemetery in Hatfield, Harrison Co., Missouri. Joint headstone w/ m2 Julia and portrait photos available at Find A Grave.1

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Elmira Eggelstine Allen¹

Father	Horace Alston Allen2 b. 13 Apr 1827, d. 15 Aug 1858
Mother	Emily Lee Dunkerson2 b. 14 Jun 1829, d. 23 Sep 1908

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Elmira, daughter of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, was born on 8 August 1853 in Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri.1
Marriage*	She married George Washington Ballew circa 1870. Married 40 years with 6 born and 5 living in 1910. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nova Burr (1875-1953, m. Celia E Wise), James Oliver (1881-1966, m. Grace May Hunsicker), Clarence (1883-1883), Lewis Leslie (1885-1973, m. Nora Edna Stewart), Walter Franklin (1887-1970, m. Bessie Pearl Campbell), and Bessie Oral (1888-1946, m1 Elias Mark Bell, m2 Jesse Walter Barrett) Ballew. Sources for these children not cited in parental tags include Find A Grave memorials & FSTrees entries for all of them.3,1
Census1880*	Elmira and George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 34 yo farmer Geo W & 25 yo wife Elmira E Ballew. Their 5 yo son Nova B (or Z) Ballew was listed as living with them, as well as Elmira's 50 yo widowed mother Emily Allen and George's 25 yo brother Jacob Ballew.4
Census1900	Elmira and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 53 yo farmer George W & 46 yo wife Elmira E Ballew. Their children 19 yo James O, 15 yo Lewis L, 13 yo Walter F, and 11 yo Bessie O Ballew were listed as living with them, as well as 71 yo widowed mother-in-law Emily Allen. Note Emily Allen is enumerated here and with her son Horace in same county.5
Census1910	Elmira and George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 May 1910, as 64 yo farmer George W & 56 yo wife Elmira E Ballew. Their 21 yo daughter Bessie O Ballew was listed as living with them. George has 'Jr' tacked onto his name in the index but it's really the 'W' of his middle name.3
Census1920*	Elmira appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 February 1920, as 65 yo widow Elvira E Ballew. Her 31 yo daughter Bessie O & 40 yo son-in-law Jesse W Barrett were listed as living with her.6
Death*	Elmira died on 17 October 1943 in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 90.1
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Cemetery in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave. LatLong for this cemetery based on location given at http://sites.rootsweb.com/~moharris/highlandcem.html.1

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Alice Florilla Allen^1,2

Father	Horace Alston Allen1 b. 13 Apr 1827, d. 15 Aug 1858
Mother	Emily Lee Dunkerson1 b. 14 Jun 1829, d. 23 Sep 1908

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Alice, daughter of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, was born circa 1858 in Missouri. Her middle name per the 1910 census.2
Marriage*	She married John Barnabus Hobbs between 1874 and 1878 in Missouri, date based on two census records. In 1900 they've been married 22 years with 4 born and 3 living. In 1910 it's married 36 years, again with 4 and 3. My preliminary research suggests their children were Edward Leroy (1878-1958, m. Frances Ann Denton in 1898), Elsie J (1882-1957, m1 Lon Williams, m2 Fnu Chamberlain, m3 Homer Lane), Martin Burris (1884-1884), and possibly Wanetta/Juanita (c1916- ) Hobbs. Sources for these children not cited in parental tags include FSTrees for the first three and Find A Grave Memorial no. 161715791 for Edward.3,4,5
Census1880*	Alice and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 21 yo farmer John & 21 yo wife Alice Hobbs. Their 2 yo son Edward was listed as living with them.6
Census1900	Alice and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 40 yo dentist John & 40 yo wife Alice F Hobbs. A 0.1 yo niece Mary Hobbs was listed as living with them.7
Residence*	Alice resided in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri, on 23 September 1908. In her mother's obit she is mentioned as surviving daughter 'Mrs. Alice Hobbs, of Eagleville'.8
Census1910	Alice and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 May 1910, as 52 yo restaurateur John B & 52 yo wife Florilla Hobbs. Apparently the dentist gig from 1900 didn't work out!9
Census1920	Alice and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at 112 SE 13th St., enumerated 6 January 1920, as 61 yo John B & 61 yo Alice F Hobbs. Their 3.11 yo daughter Wanetta Hobbs was listed as living with them. If Alice had a child at age 57 it wouldn't be a world record but it's way up there. Perhaps Wanetta is really a niece or grandchild. John's occupation is now car repairman for the railroad - never the same two censuses in a row! Four years later in John's death certificate their address is 114 E 13th St.10
Residence	Alice resided in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, in 1925. She is in the 1925 Iowa State Census as 64 yo widowed mother-in-law Alice Hobbs in the home of Homer H & Elsie J Lane.11
Census1940*	Alice appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, as 81 yo widowed mother-in-law Alice Oats (indexed Dats) in the household of her 57 yo daughter Elsie and 66 yo son-in-law Homer Lane.12
Death*	Alice died after 4 April 1940.12
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 30 June 2019 re source conflicts. The sources for this family all seem to work but do leave some puzzling questions.      Where is daughter Elsie in 1900-1920? She's with m3 (m4?) Homer Lane in 1930-1940.      What is Alice's surname in the 1940 census when she's widowed and living with Elsie & Homer. It's indexed Dats but looks like Oats to me. Either way I find no marriage record or 1930 census record to support this.      What's up with purported daughter Wanetta (Juanita?) in the 1920 census? It's hard to believe that Alice bore a child ca. age 57. There's an SSDI record for a Juanita Hobbs (1916-1991) but Hobbs is that woman's married surname.

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Mary Jane "Polly" Stufflebeam¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 13 June 1862 in Quiver Beach, Mason Co., Illinois, d/o Elza Stufflebeam & Leeaner Fleming.1
Marriage*	She married Dr. Jonas G. Allen, son of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, before 16 June 1880.2,3
Census1880*	Mary and Jonas appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 29 yo physician boarder Jonas & 17 yo wife Mary Jane in the home of 62 yo E & 57 yo Leannia Stufflebeam, who are Mary Jane's parents. Jonas is already a physician. No children are shown.3
Death*	Mary died on 1 March 1890 in Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 27.1
Burial*	She was buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Washington Center, Harrison Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Louisa B. "Lou" Pierson¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Louisa was born on 22 July 1860 in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri, d/o George Francis Pierson & Priscilla Jane Mallatt.1
Marriage*	She married Dr. Jonas G. Allen, son of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, circa 1893. Married 17 years in 1910. Louisa had m1 Charles A Bunch (1861-1888) and had at least one child, Clella Bunch.2,3,1
Census1900*	Louisa and Jonas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lincoln Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 49 yo physician Jonas O & 41 yo wife Louisa B Allen. Two step-daughters from Louisa's m1 were living with them: namely, 12 yo Grace and 11 yo Clella Bunch. 32 yo widower cousin Edward B Dunkerson was in the home, as well as two boarders.4
Census1910	Louisa and Jonas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lincoln Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 59 yo farmer Jonas G & 51 yo wife Lou B Allen. Clella A Bunch, 21 yo step-daughter, was listed as living with them.2
Census1920	Louisa and Jonas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 6 June 1920, as 69 yo farmer J G & 57 yo wife Lou B Allen.5
Death*	Louisa died on 16 July 1925 in Ridgeway, Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 64.6,1
Burial*	She was buried at Grant City Cemetery in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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George Washington Ballew¹

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	George was born on 19 April 1846 in Howard Co., Missouri, s/o William Wyant Ballew & Mary Ann Taylor.2
Marriage*	He married Elmira Eggelstine Allen, daughter of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, circa 1870. Married 40 years with 6 born and 5 living in 1910. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nova Burr (1875-1953, m. Celia E Wise), James Oliver (1881-1966, m. Grace May Hunsicker), Clarence (1883-1883), Lewis Leslie (1885-1973, m. Nora Edna Stewart), Walter Franklin (1887-1970, m. Bessie Pearl Campbell), and Bessie Oral (1888-1946, m1 Elias Mark Bell, m2 Jesse Walter Barrett) Ballew. Sources for these children not cited in parental tags include Find A Grave memorials & FSTrees entries for all of them.3,1
Census1880*	George and Elmira appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 34 yo farmer Geo W & 25 yo wife Elmira E Ballew. Their 5 yo son Nova B (or Z) Ballew was listed as living with them, as well as Elmira's 50 yo widowed mother Emily Allen and George's 25 yo brother Jacob Ballew.4
Census1900	George and Elmira appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 53 yo farmer George W & 46 yo wife Elmira E Ballew. Their children 19 yo James O, 15 yo Lewis L, 13 yo Walter F, and 11 yo Bessie O Ballew were listed as living with them, as well as 71 yo widowed mother-in-law Emily Allen. Note Emily Allen is enumerated here and with her son Horace in same county.5
Census1910	George and Elmira appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 May 1910, as 64 yo farmer George W & 56 yo wife Elmira E Ballew. Their 21 yo daughter Bessie O Ballew was listed as living with them. George has 'Jr' tacked onto his name in the index but it's really the 'W' of his middle name.3
Death*	George died on 28 May 1910 in Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 64.2
Burial*	He was buried at Highland Cemetery in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave. LatLong for this cemetery based on location given at http://sites.rootsweb.com/~moharris/highlandcem.html.2

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Mary E. George¹

Last Edited

3 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born circa 1856 in Iowa, date based on 23 yo in the 1880 census. Find A Grave provides only her first name. FSTrees (entry for Luther Horace Allen (1855-1909), ID no. LY2Q-C5T) includes the middle initial and surname, but without any useful citation.2,1
Marriage*	She married Horace Luther Allen, son of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, before 1880, date based on the 1880 census reporitng they had not been married in the calendar year. FSTrees (entry for Luther Horace Allen (1855-1909), ID no. LY2Q-C5T) claims 09 Mar 1876 in Worth Co., Missouri, without citation. See the Research Note below re their probably daughter Effie B Allen.1
Census1880*	Mary and Horace appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Allen Twp., Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 25 yo Luther & 23 yo Mary Allen.2
Death*	Mary died in 1897.1

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Julia Victoria Parman¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Julia was born on 1 January 1874 in Gentry Co., Missouri, d/o Henry A Parman and Sarah Colvin. The 1900 census confirms month, year and birthstate.2,3
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Horace Luther Allen, son of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, on 25 August 1898 at Worth Co., Missouri. Julia m2 Alfred James Proctor (1865-1942). He has a Find A Grave memorial linked to hers. My preliminary research suggests Luther & Julia's children were Louisa Faye (1899- ), Blondina (c1901- ), Henry Alston (1906-1970), and Horace Luther (1909-1970) Allen.4,1,3
Census1900*	Julia and Horace appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 44 yo farmer Luther & 26 yo wife Julia P Allen. Their daughters 6 yo Effie B and 0.8 yo Louisa F Allen were listed as living with them as well as Luther's mother 70 yo widow Emley Allen. Emily is double-enumerated this census - here and with daughter Elmira.5
Census1910*	Julia appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lincoln Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 36 yo widow Julia E Allen. Her children 16 yo Effie B as step-daughter, 10 yo Louisa F, 8 yo Blondina, 4 yo Henry A, and 0.8 yo Horace L Allen were listed as living with her. Everyone born MO.6
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Alfred James Proctor between 1914 and 1920. I'm leaning toward the latter date because of Julia's double enumeration in the 1920 census. This would mean 6 yo son Alfred B in the 1920 is probably not Julia's son.7
Census1920	Julia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 January 1920, as 45 yo married Mrs. Julia Proctor. Her children 20 yo Faye (or Frya), 17 yo Blondina, 13 yo Alston, and 10 yo Horace were listed as living with her. See Research Note for her double enumeration.8
Census1920*	Julia and Alfred appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Worth, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 53 yo farmer Alfred J & 42 yo wife Julia P Proctor. One child clearly from Alfred's prior marriage was 20 yo Vera H. 6 yo Alfred B Proctor may be Julia's son or from Alfred's prior.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 29 June 2019 re 1920 census. Julia is enumerated twice in 1920. First as HOH with her four children from her marriage to Allen, but as Mrs. Julia Proctor. Second as wife of Proctor. Both listings are in Worth County.9,7,8
Census1930	Julia and Alfred appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 64 yo farmer Alfred J & 56 yo wife Julia A Proctor.10
Census1940	Julia and Alfred appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 73 yo Alfred J & 66 yo Julia A Proctor.11
Death*	Julia died on 24 September 1964 in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, at age 90. Julia's death certificate is a bit odd in that it shows her husband as Alfred J Proctor even though he died 22 years before her. To add to the weirdness she's buried with her m1 Horace Allen.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Weaver Chapel Cemetery in Hatfield, Harrison Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo w/ m1 Horace is available at Find A Grave. Her name on the headstone is Julia Allen Proctor.3

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Alfred James Proctor^1,2

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Alfred was born on 20 August 1865 in Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, s/o James L & Ann T Proctor, both of England. Find A Grave claims a birthdate of 04 July without citation. I'm going with his death certificate.1,3,2
Marriage*	He married Julia Victoria Parman between 1914 and 1920. I'm leaning toward the latter date because of Julia's double enumeration in the 1920 census. This would mean 6 yo son Alfred B in the 1920 is probably not Julia's son.2
Census1920*	Alfred and Julia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Worth, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 53 yo farmer Alfred J & 42 yo wife Julia P Proctor. One child clearly from Alfred's prior marriage was 20 yo Vera H. 6 yo Alfred B Proctor may be Julia's son or from Alfred's prior.2
Census1930	Alfred and Julia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 64 yo farmer Alfred J & 56 yo wife Julia A Proctor.4
Census1940	Alfred and Julia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 73 yo Alfred J & 66 yo Julia A Proctor.5
Death*	Alfred died on 4 June 1942 in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri, at age 76.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Grant City Cemetery in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri. Headstone photo w/ his m1 Maude available at Find A Grave.2

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John Barnabus Hobbs^1,2

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	John was born on 4 August 1858 in Missouri, s/o Ezekiel Burdine Hobbs & Nancy Jane Ballew.3,1
Marriage*	He married Alice Florilla Allen, daughter of Horace Alston Allen and Emily Lee Dunkerson, between 1874 and 1878 in Missouri, date based on two census records. In 1900 they've been married 22 years with 4 born and 3 living. In 1910 it's married 36 years, again with 4 and 3. My preliminary research suggests their children were Edward Leroy (1878-1958, m. Frances Ann Denton in 1898), Elsie J (1882-1957, m1 Lon Williams, m2 Fnu Chamberlain, m3 Homer Lane), Martin Burris (1884-1884), and possibly Wanetta/Juanita (c1916- ) Hobbs. Sources for these children not cited in parental tags include FSTrees for the first three and Find A Grave Memorial no. 161715791 for Edward.4,2,5
Census1880*	John and Alice appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 21 yo farmer John & 21 yo wife Alice Hobbs. Their 2 yo son Edward was listed as living with them.6
Census1900	John and Alice appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 40 yo dentist John & 40 yo wife Alice F Hobbs. A 0.1 yo niece Mary Hobbs was listed as living with them.7
Census1910	John and Alice appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 May 1910, as 52 yo restaurateur John B & 52 yo wife Florilla Hobbs. Apparently the dentist gig from 1900 didn't work out!8
Census1920	John and Alice appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at 112 SE 13th St., enumerated 6 January 1920, as 61 yo John B & 61 yo Alice F Hobbs. Their 3.11 yo daughter Wanetta Hobbs was listed as living with them. If Alice had a child at age 57 it wouldn't be a world record but it's way up there. Perhaps Wanetta is really a niece or grandchild. John's occupation is now car repairman for the railroad - never the same two censuses in a row! Four years later in John's death certificate their address is 114 E 13th St.9
Death*	John died on 1 December 1924 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 66.10,1
Burial*	He was buried at Hobbs Chapel Edwards-Hoffman Cemetery in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. LatLong based on cemetery location description aided by Google Maps. It's a bit west of the description but there's definitely a cemetery here.1
ResearchNote	Research Note of 30 June 2019. See his wife Alice Florilla Allen (c1858-a1940).

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Louisa F. Jennings¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Louisa was born in February 1839 in Tazewell Co., Virginia. FSTrees (entry for Louisa F Jennings (1839-1926), ID no. K898-VGH) claims d/o Miles Jennings & Caroline Liney Neill without citation.2,3
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to George M. Dunkerson, son of Thomas Dunkerson and Sarah Catherine Palmer, on 29 November 1855 at Harrison Co., Missouri. FSTrees's date is 19 Nov but provides no citation. In the 1900 census Louisa shows 5 born with 0 living.1
Census1860*	Louisa and George appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 7 July 1860, as 28 yo farmer George M & 21 yo Louisa F Dunkerson. Their children William M. and Dora Jane were listed as living with them.3
Census1870	Louisa and George appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Oak Junction, Montgomery Co., Iowa, enumerated 11 June 1870, as 39 yo blacksmith G M & 30 yo Louisa F Dunkerson. Their children William M. and Dora Jane were listed as living with them.4
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Thomas Laidlaw on 18 December 1883. The obit included in Tom's Find A Grave memorial says he married Mrs. Louisa F. Dunkinson of Bethany, MO this date. FSTrees (entry for Thomas L. Laidlaw (2PHJ-LKV)) claims same date in Bourbon Co., KS, but without citation. There's an Ancestral File record showing Thomas Laidlaw marrying Louisa Drinkmore this date in Bourbon County. I've found no primary sources. Thomas had allegedly m1 Catherine Lnu in 1854.5
Census1900*	Louisa and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Yates Center, Woodson Co., Kansas, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 70 yo haydealer Thomas & 61 yo wife Louise Laidlaw. One servant was living with them.2
Census1910*	Louisa appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Yates Center, Woodson Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 May 1910, as 71 yo widow Louisa Laidlaw.6
Census1920	Louisa appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Yates Center, Woodson Co., Kansas, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 80 yo widow Louisa F Laidlaw.7
Death*	Louisa died in 1926.8
Burial*	She was buried at Yates Center Cemetery in Yates Center, Woodson Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo w/ Thos. Laidlaw available at Find A Grave.8

Children with George M. Dunkerson:

William M. Dunkerson3 b. c 1858, d. b 11 Jun 1900 Dora Jane Dunkerson3 b. c May 1860, d. b 11 Jun 1900

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William M. Dunkerson^1,2

Father	George M. Dunkerson1 b. c 1832, d. b 1884
Mother	Louisa F. Jennings1 b. Feb 1839, d. 1926

Last Edited

1 Jul 2019

Birth*	William, son of George M. Dunkerson and Louisa F. Jennings, was born circa 1858 in Missouri.1
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, George M. Dunkerson and Louisa F. Jennings, as 2 yo William Dunkerson.1
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Oak Junction, Montgomery Co., Iowa in the household of his parents, George M. Dunkerson and Louisa F. Jennings, as 12 yo Wm M Dunkerson.2
Death*	William died before 11 June 1900, date based on his mother showing 5 born with 0 living in the 1900 census.3

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Dora Jane Dunkerson^1,2

Father	George M. Dunkerson1 b. c 1832, d. b 1884
Mother	Louisa F. Jennings1 b. Feb 1839, d. 1926

Last Edited

1 Jul 2019

Birth*	Dora, daughter of George M. Dunkerson and Louisa F. Jennings, was born circa May 1860 in Missouri.1
Census1860	Dora appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George M. Dunkerson and Louisa F. Jennings, as 0.2 yo Dora J Dunkerson.1
Census1870	Dora appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Oak Junction, Montgomery Co., Iowa in the household of her parents, George M. Dunkerson and Louisa F. Jennings, as 10 yo Dora Jane Dunkerson.2
Death*	Dora died before 11 June 1900, date based on her mother showing 5 born with 0 living in the 1900 census.3

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Thomas Laidlaw¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Thomas was born on 1 February 1829 in Andes, Delaware Co., New York.2
Marriage*	He married Louisa F. Jennings on 18 December 1883. The obit included in Tom's Find A Grave memorial says he married Mrs. Louisa F. Dunkinson of Bethany, MO this date. FSTrees (entry for Thomas L. Laidlaw (2PHJ-LKV)) claims same date in Bourbon Co., KS, but without citation. There's an Ancestral File record showing Thomas Laidlaw marrying Louisa Drinkmore this date in Bourbon County. I've found no primary sources. Thomas had allegedly m1 Catherine Lnu in 1854.2
Census1900*	Thomas and Louisa appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Yates Center, Woodson Co., Kansas, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 70 yo haydealer Thomas & 61 yo wife Louise Laidlaw. One servant was living with them.3
Death*	Thomas died on 12 February 1906 in Yates Center, Woodson Co., KansasG, at age 77.2
Burial*	He was buried at Yates Center Cemetery in Yates Center, Woodson Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo w/ 'Louisa his wife' & copy of obit available at Find A Grave.2

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Eliza Jane Garrison¹

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Eliza was born on 23 March 1839 in Jefferson Co., Indiana.2,1
Marriage*	She married John Benton Dunkeson, son of Thomas Dunkerson and Sarah Catherine Palmer, before 13 December 1858, date based on calculated birthdate of their first child Thomas. FSTrees (entry for John Benton Dunkeson (1837-1894), ID no. 2QBB-68Q) claims a son John C Dunkeseon (1861-1936), ID no. KC6D-TNW, without citation. I find no evidence for this person being John & Eliza's child in the censuses. There is a 9 yo John C Dunkerson in the 1870 census in the home of Wm R Piburn family, Union, Harrison, MO, who may be the person referenced by FSTrees. John C has a Find A Grave memorial (14498299) which claims he's s/o John & Eliza, citing death certificate, but the death certificate shows both parents unknown.3,4
Census1860*	Eliza and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 July 1860, as 22 yo John B & 21 yo Jane Dunkerson. Their son Thomas G. was listed as living with them. John's mother 53 yo Catherine Dunkerson and two siblings, Sarah and James, live next door above.4
Census1870	Eliza and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 27 August 1870, as 32 yo farmer John B & 30 yo Eliza J Dunkeson. Their children James Willis, Clara Augusta, Minnie and Lura E. were listed as living with them.5
Census1880	Eliza and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 42 yo huckster John B & 41 yo wife Eliza J Dunkeson. Their children James Willis, Clara Augusta, Minnie, Lura E. and Lenora B. were listed as living with them.6
Census1910	Eliza appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, as 72 yo widowed mother-in-law Eliza Dunkerson in the household of William S. Kirke and Lenora B. Dunkeson; as 40 yo fruit wholesaler William F & 35 yo Lenora Kirk.7
Death*	Eliza died on 24 April 1912 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 73.3,2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.2

Children with John Benton Dunkeson:

Thomas G. Dunkeson4 b. c 13 Dec 1858 James Willis Dunkeson8 b. 9 Dec 1861, d. 22 Oct 1913 Clara Augusta Dunkeson9,8 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 26 Jun 1950 Minnie Dunkeson10,5 b. 27 Feb 1867, d. 10 Jul 1964 Lura E. Dunkeson11,8 b. 26 May 1869, d. 26 Nov 1960 Bertha Dunkeson12 b. c 11 Oct 1872, d. 9 Feb 1875 Lenora B. Dunkeson6 b. 5 Jan 1876, d. 6 Jan 1970

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James Willis Dunkeson¹

Father	John Benton Dunkeson1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

25 Sep 2021

Birth*	James, son of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born on 9 December 1861 in Missouri. Full middle name per mother's Find A Grave memorial, without citation.2,3
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 8 yo James W Dunkeson.3
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 18 yo son James W Dunkeson.4
Marriage*	He married Metta Lorena Secor circa 1887. Married 13 years with 1 and 1 in the 1900 census. Their only child was Clyde O Dunkeson (1894-1912, Find A Grave memorial no. 82356923). In the 1910 she's widowed, still with 1 born and 1 living.2
Census1900*	James and Metta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 39 yo drug salesman James W & Metta L Dernkison (the index version is as close as I can get, too). Their 6 yo son Clyde O Dernkison was listed as living with them.5
Census1910	James and Metta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 45 yo creamery manager James W & 40 yo Metta L Dernkeson. Their 16 yo son Clyde was listed as living with them.6
Death*	James died on 22 October 1913 at age 51.2
Burial*	He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Clara Augusta Dunkeson^1,2

Father	John Benton Dunkeson3,1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison3,1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Clara, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born on 24 June 1864 in Missouri.4,5
Census1870	Clara appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 6 yo Clara A Dunkeson.2
Census1880	Clara appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 16 yo daughter Clara A Dunkeson.6
Marriage*	She married Hugh N. Sandoe between 1880 and 1900. Date range based on Augusta being single living with her parents in 1880 and widowed sister in home of Lura & James Chandler in 1900. In 1900 she shows 0 born and 0 living.7,5
Census1900	Clara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, as 35 yo widowed sister-in-law Clara Sandoe in the household of James Edward Chandler and Lura E. Dunkeson; as 33 yo butter dealer James E & 30 yo Lura Chandler.8
Census1910	Clara appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, as 45 yo widowed sister-in-law Gussie Sandoe in the household of William S. Kirke and Lenora B. Dunkeson; as 40 yo fruit wholesaler William F & 35 yo Lenora Kirk.9
Census1930	Clara appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, as 66 yo widowed sister Augusta Sandoe in the household of Minnie Dunkeson; as 63 yo married Minnie Munday.10
Census1940*	Clara appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, as 75 yo widowed lodger Augusta Sandoe (indexed Auguste) in the household of Alice Jane Taylor.11
Occupation*	Clara was a retired dermatologist in 1950. In the 1940 she's an electric needle specialist.7
Death*	Clara died on 26 June 1950 at Cresthaven Nursing Home in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 86. Her MO Deaths record is indexed as Sandof but it's clearly Sandoe on the image of the actual certificate. Her sister Lenora (Mrs. Wm. Kirke) was the informant.4,5
Burial*	She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri. No headstone photo at Find A Grave. Some uncited bio material available.5

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Lura E. Dunkeson^1,2

Father	John Benton Dunkeson3,1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison3,1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lura, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born on 26 May 1869 in Missouri.4,2
Census1870	Lura appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 1 yo Lury E Dunkeson.2
Census1880	Lura appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 11 yo daughter Lura E Dunkeson.5
Marriage*	She married James Edward Chandler circa 1892. My preliminary research suggests their children were Arline (c1893-a1940, m. Lynwood H Smith), Laura B (c1900- ), and Julia Elizabeth (c1908-a1940, m. Charles Humbert Tinsman) Chandler. They were married 8 years with 2 born and 2 living in 1900.6,4
Census1900*	Lura and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 33 yo butter dealer James E & 30 yo Lura Chandler. Their daughters 6 yo Arline E and 0.8 yo Laura B Chandler were listed as living with them, as well as 35 yo widowed sister-in-law Clara Sandoe.7
Census1910	Lura and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 43 yo creamery manufacturer James E & 40 yo Lura Chandler. Their daughters 15 yo Arline, 10 yo Laura, and 2 yo Julia Chandler were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.8
Census1920	Lura and James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 53 yo creamery proprietor James E & 50 yo Lura E Chandler. Their daughters 25 yo Arline C Smith, 12 yo Julia and 20 yo Laura Chandler, 26 yo son-in-law Lynwood and 0.2 yo grandchild Lynwood C Smith, and three servants were listed as living with them.9
Census1930	Lura and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 63 yo retired James E & 60 yo Lura E Chandler. Their 22 yo daughter Julia E Chandler was listed as living with them, as well as a cook, a maid, and a chauffeur.10
Census1940	Lura and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 73 yo dairy owner James E & 71 yo Lura Chandler. The kids have all moved out. There are a cook, maid, and chauffeur living with them.11
Death*	Lura died on 26 November 1960 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 91. Informant on her death certificate was daughter Arline C Smith.12,4
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, Temple Mausoleum, upper level. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Thomas G. Dunkeson¹

Father	John Benton Dunkeson1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

22 Jul 2022

Birth*	Thomas, son of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born circa 13 December 1858 in Missouri. Date based on age 2y 1m 8d at death. I find no record at either Find A Grave or BillionGraves. FSTrees (Thomas G Dunkeson (1859-1861), ID no. K6QP-85Y) gives his middle initial as G citing headstone inscription. It's clearly J in the 1860 census.1
Census1860	Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 1 yo Thomas J Dunkerson.1
Death*	Thomas died. FSTrees (Thomas G Dunkeson (1859-1861), ID no. K6QP-85Y) claims 21 Jan 1861, citing his headstone inscription showing parents' initials, death date and age at death. He is not currently listed by Find A Grave at Allen Cemetery. There are several Dunkersons, one Dunkeson.
Burial*	He was buried at Allen Cemetery in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri. Location alleged by FSTrees (Thomas G Dunkeson (1859-1861), ID no. K6QP-85Y) without citation|.

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Minnie Dunkeson¹

Father	John Benton Dunkeson1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison2,1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Minnie, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born on 27 February 1867 in Harrison Co., Missouri.3,4
Census1870	Minnie appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 3 yo Minnie Dunkeson.1
Census1880	Minnie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 13 yo daughter Mary C Dunkeson.5
Marriage*	She married Charles Pierce Munday on 28 January 1886 in Jackson Co., Missouri. My preliminary research suggests their children were Benton Franklin (c1893- ), William Arthur (c1898-a1964), and Lura Dorothy (c1903- ) Munday. The 1900 shows Charles & Minnie married 14 years with 5 born and 2 living.6,7,8,4
Census1900*	Minnie and Charles appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 35 yo laundryman Charles P & 33 yo manager Minnie Munday. Their children 7 yo Franklin and 2 yo Arthur Munday were listed as living with them.9
Census1910	Minnie and Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 45 yo laundry proprietor Charles P & 45 yo Minnie D Munday. Their children 17 yo Benton F, 12 yo William A, and 7 yo Lorna D Munday were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder and one servant.10
Census1920	Minnie and Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 53 yo laundry proprietor Charles P & 50 yo Minnie D Munday. Their daughter 17 yo Lura D Munday was listed as living with them, as well as one roomer and one maid.11
Census1930*	Minnie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 63 yo married Minnie Munday. Her daughter 27 yo Lura D Munday was listed as living with her, as well as Minnie's 66 yo widowed sister Augusta and three lodgers. I've been unable to find Minnie's husband Charles in the 1930. He died in Los Angeles in 1936.12
Census1940	Minnie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 20 April 1940, as 73 yo (indexed 23 yo) widow Minnie Munday, Her 37 yo single grade school teacher daughter Lura Dorothy Munday was listed as living with her, as well as six lodgers.13
Death*	Minnie died on 10 July 1964 at Trinity Lutheran Hospital DOA in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 97. Informant on her death certificate is her daughter L Dorothy Munday.3,4
Burial*	She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri. Headstone photo & transcription of obit available at Find A Grave.4

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Lenora B. Dunkeson¹

Father	John Benton Dunkeson1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lenora, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born on 5 January 1876 in Missouri.2,1
Census1880	Lenora appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, as 4 yo daughter Nora B Dunkeson.1
Marriage*	She married William S. Kirke between 1902 and 1903. My preliminary research suggests their children were William E (c1907- ), Elizabeth L (c1910- ), John D (c1914- ), and possibly 3Sgt Stanley E (1921-1983) Kirke. Married 7 years with 3 born and 2 living in 1910.3,2
Census1910*	Lenora and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 40 yo fruit wholesaler William F & 35 yo Lenora Kirk. Their children 3 yo William and 0.9 yo Elizabeth Kirk were listed as living with them, as well as 72 yo widowed mother-in-law Eliza Dunkerson, 45 yo widowed sister-in-law Gussie Sandoe, and one servant.3
Census1920	Lenora and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated circa 19 January 1920, as 50 yo wholesale produce proprietor Wm S & 40 yo Lenora B Kirke. Their children 13 yo Wm E, 10 yo Elizabeth, and 6 yo John D Kirke were listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Lenora and William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 18 April 1930, as 60 yo fruit salesman William S & 54 yo Lenora B Kirke. Their children 24 yo William E, 20 yo Elizabeth L, and 16 yo John D Kirke were listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Lenora and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 22 April 1940, as 69 yo tobacco salesman William S & 64 yo Lenora Kirke. Their children 30 yo Elizabeth, 26 yo John D, and 18 yo Stanley Kirke were listed as living with them. See Research Note re Stanley.6
ResearchNote	Research Note of 5 July 2019. See her husband William S Kirke.6
Death*	Lenora died on 6 January 1970 at age 94.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo w/ William S Kirke available at Find A Grave.2

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Metta Lorena Secor¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Metta was born on 6 November 1867 in Illinois, d/o Silas L & Jennie E Secor.2
Marriage*	She married James Willis Dunkeson, son of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, circa 1887. Married 13 years with 1 and 1 in the 1900 census. Their only child was Clyde O Dunkeson (1894-1912, Find A Grave memorial no. 82356923). In the 1910 she's widowed, still with 1 born and 1 living.1
Census1900*	Metta and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 39 yo drug salesman James W & Metta L Dernkison (the index version is as close as I can get, too). Their 6 yo son Clyde O Dernkison was listed as living with them.3
Census1910	Metta and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 45 yo creamery manager James W & 40 yo Metta L Dernkeson. Their 16 yo son Clyde was listed as living with them.4
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 3 July 2019 re censuses. In the 1920 census Metta is with her sister's family, Charles H & Olive Shaffer, in Kansas City. She's still with them in the 1930 census. Metta is one of those who got younger ever year - from 1900 to 1940 she's enumerated as 34, 40, 48 and 52 yo!
Death*	Metta died on 2 December 1937 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 70.2
Burial*	She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.2

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Hugh N. Sandoe¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Marriage*	He married Clara Augusta Dunkeson, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, between 1880 and 1900. Date range based on Augusta being single living with her parents in 1880 and widowed sister in home of Lura & James Chandler in 1900. In 1900 she shows 0 born and 0 living.1,2
Death*	Hugh died before 26 June 1950. Augusta was listed 'widow' on her death certificate.1

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Charles Pierce Munday¹

Last Edited

22 Jul 2022

Birth*	Charles was born on 1 March 1864 in Long Run, Doddridge Co., Virginia (now West Virginia), s/o Oscar Lafayette Munday & Lucretia Hutson. His Find A Grave memorial gives middle name as Pierce, FSTrees (Charles Percy Munday (1864-1936), ID no. LHFQ-5ZH) as Percy. His death cert gives birthdate as 02 March.1,2
Marriage*	He married Minnie Dunkeson, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, on 28 January 1886 in Jackson Co., Missouri. My preliminary research suggests their children were Benton Franklin (c1893- ), William Arthur (c1898-a1964), and Lura Dorothy (c1903- ) Munday. The 1900 shows Charles & Minnie married 14 years with 5 born and 2 living.3,4,5,6
Census1900*	Charles and Minnie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 35 yo laundryman Charles P & 33 yo manager Minnie Munday. Their children 7 yo Franklin and 2 yo Arthur Munday were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	Charles and Minnie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 45 yo laundry proprietor Charles P & 45 yo Minnie D Munday. Their children 17 yo Benton F, 12 yo William A, and 7 yo Lorna D Munday were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder and one servant.8
Census1920	Charles and Minnie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 53 yo laundry proprietor Charles P & 50 yo Minnie D Munday. Their daughter 17 yo Lura D Munday was listed as living with them, as well as one roomer and one maid.9
Death*	Charles died on 28 January 1936 at Los Angeles County General Hospital in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 71, of chronic myocarditis and chronic interstitial nephritis.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.1

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James Edward Chandler¹

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	James was born on 2 March 1867 in Mississippi. His Find A Grave memorial says birthstate was MS. Most censuses say MO.2
Marriage*	He married Lura E. Dunkeson, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, circa 1892. My preliminary research suggests their children were Arline (c1893-a1940, m. Lynwood H Smith), Laura B (c1900- ), and Julia Elizabeth (c1908-a1940, m. Charles Humbert Tinsman) Chandler. They were married 8 years with 2 born and 2 living in 1900.3,1
Census1900*	James and Lura appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 33 yo butter dealer James E & 30 yo Lura Chandler. Their daughters 6 yo Arline E and 0.8 yo Laura B Chandler were listed as living with them, as well as 35 yo widowed sister-in-law Clara Sandoe.4
Census1910	James and Lura appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 43 yo creamery manufacturer James E & 40 yo Lura Chandler. Their daughters 15 yo Arline, 10 yo Laura, and 2 yo Julia Chandler were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.5
Occupation*	James was President of the Meriden Creamery Company before 17 January 1920 at Crossroads Freight District, Kansas City. The building has since be converted to restaurants, offices and residences.2
Census1920	James and Lura appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 53 yo creamery proprietor James E & 50 yo Lura E Chandler. Their daughters 25 yo Arline C Smith, 12 yo Julia and 20 yo Laura Chandler, 26 yo son-in-law Lynwood and 0.2 yo grandchild Lynwood C Smith, and three servants were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	James and Lura appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 63 yo retired James E & 60 yo Lura E Chandler. Their 22 yo daughter Julia E Chandler was listed as living with them, as well as a cook, a maid, and a chauffeur.7
Census1940	James and Lura appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 73 yo dairy owner James E & 71 yo Lura Chandler. The kids have all moved out. There are a cook, maid, and chauffeur living with them.8
Death*	James died on 26 August 1941 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 74.2
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, Upper Floor, Room AA, Crypt D South. Headstone photo & obit available at Find A Grave.2

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Bertha Dunkeson¹

Father	John Benton Dunkeson1 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894
Mother	Eliza Jane Garrison1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 24 Apr 1912

Last Edited

26 Sep 2021

Birth*	Bertha, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, was born circa 11 October 1872, date based on headstone reading aged 2 years, 3 months, and 29 days.1
Death*	Bertha died on 9 February 1875.1
Burial*	She was buried at Allen Cemetery in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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William S. Kirke¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 23 November 1869 in Illinois.1,2
Marriage*	He married Lenora B. Dunkeson, daughter of John Benton Dunkeson and Eliza Jane Garrison, between 1902 and 1903. My preliminary research suggests their children were William E (c1907- ), Elizabeth L (c1910- ), John D (c1914- ), and possibly 3Sgt Stanley E (1921-1983) Kirke. Married 7 years with 3 born and 2 living in 1910.3,1
Census1910*	William and Lenora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 40 yo fruit wholesaler William F & 35 yo Lenora Kirk. Their children 3 yo William and 0.9 yo Elizabeth Kirk were listed as living with them, as well as 72 yo widowed mother-in-law Eliza Dunkerson, 45 yo widowed sister-in-law Gussie Sandoe, and one servant.3
Census1920	William and Lenora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated circa 19 January 1920, as 50 yo wholesale produce proprietor Wm S & 40 yo Lenora B Kirke. Their children 13 yo Wm E, 10 yo Elizabeth, and 6 yo John D Kirke were listed as living with them.2
Census1930	William and Lenora appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 18 April 1930, as 60 yo fruit salesman William S & 54 yo Lenora B Kirke. Their children 24 yo William E, 20 yo Elizabeth L, and 16 yo John D Kirke were listed as living with them.4
Census1940	William and Lenora appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, enumerated 22 April 1940, as 69 yo tobacco salesman William S & 64 yo Lenora Kirke. Their children 30 yo Elizabeth, 26 yo John D, and 18 yo Stanley Kirke were listed as living with them. See Research Note re Stanley.5
Death*	William died on 25 April 1956 at age 86.1
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo w/ Lenora B Kirke available at Find A Grave.6
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 5 July 2019 re purported son Stanley. He's a puzzle. He first shows up with his parents as an 18 yo son in 1940. He's missing in the 1930 census when he'd be ca. 8 yo, but there is an 8 yo Stanley E Kirke in the home of William & Daisy Voiles in Kansas City in 1930. He's well down the list of names and listed as a son, but of whom? The person above him is lodger Edith Crockett, below is a black servant. His parents' birthstates are correct for William & Lenora. 3Sgt Stanley Kirke has a Find A Grave memorial (81020998) and is buried at Mt. Washington, same as his purported parents.5

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Thomas Jefferson Blaine¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Thomas was born in 1832 in Knox Co., Kentucky.2
Marriage*	He married Martha E. Means, daughter of Young J. Means and Martha C. Palmer, on 24 December 1862 at home of Y. J. Means in Christian Co., Kentucky. The witness names are a bit hard to read but appear to be Y J Means (Martha's father), R M Anderson, and James Cravens (her first cousin).1,3,4
Census1880*	Thomas and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 40 yo toll gate keeper T. J. and 37 yo wife M. E. Blain. Their children Emma Eudora, Virginia Carrie, Susan Katherine "Kate" and Essie Agnes were listed as living with them.5
Death*	Thomas died on 28 September 1908.2
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 13 July 2019 re a similar family. There's another family easily confused with this one. It's T. John Blaine & Martha E. Thomas. His FSTrees number is KN37-HMH. Their children were Nina J, Sarah C, Isaac T, Charles E, Mary, Mildred, Eleanor, and Mabel.

Children with Martha E. Means:

Emma Eudora Blaine2 b. 27 Jul 1863, d. 5 Jan 1915 Virginia Carrie Blaine3,2 b. 28 Dec 1865, d. 20 Aug 1941 Susan Katherine "Kate" Blaine2 b. Sep 1870, d. 19 Dec 1953 Essie Agnes Blaine2 b. bt 1874 - 1875

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Virginia Carrie Blaine^1,2

Father	Thomas Jefferson Blaine3,2 b. 1832, d. 28 Sep 1908
Mother	Martha E. Means3,2 b. 6 Jul 1842, d. 9 Mar 1881

Last Edited

26 Sep 2021

Birth*	Virginia, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Blaine and Martha E. Means, was born on 28 December 1865 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Order of names from her headstone. Some sources show her as Carrie Virginia.4,1,2
Census1880	Virginia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky in the household of her parents, Thomas Jefferson Blaine and Martha E. Means, as 13 yo daughter Carrie Blain.5
Marriage*	She married Newell Pinkney "Pink" Fears on 25 February 1892 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Married 8 years with 2 born & 1 living in 1900.6,7,1
Census1900*	Virginia and Newell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 20 June 1900, as 30 yo Newell P (occupation unreadable) & 33 yo seamstress Carrie Fears, Their 2 yo son Newell E Fears was listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Virginia and Newell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 41 yo railroad carpenter Newell P & 39 yo private seamstress Carrie B Fears, Their 12 yo son Newell E Fears was listed as living with them.9
Census1920	Virginia and Newell appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 51 yo railroad bridge carpenter Newell P & 47 yo Carrie V Fears, Their 21 yo son Newell E Fears was listed as living with them, as well as Newell's 66 yo brother John A Fears.10
Census1930	Virginia and Newell appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 15 April 1930, as 62 yo railroad carpenter Newell P & 62 yo Carrie B Fears, Their 32 yo son Newell E Fears was listed as living with them, as well as his 29 yo wife Mary O, their two sons, and elder Newell's 76 yo brother Anderson Fears.11
Census1940	Virginia and Newell appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 30 April 1940, as 72 yo N P & 74 yo Carrie Fears, Their 42 yo son Newell B Fears was listed as living with them, as well as his 38 yo wife Mary Owen Fears, their two sons Owen and Jack, and NP's 86 yo brother Joe Anderson Fears.12
Death*	Virginia died on 20 August 1941 in Christian Co., Kentucky, at age 75. Find A Grave's date is 21 Aug. I'm going with the death certificate. She's indexed with middle name Garris on the death record but it's not hard to see Carrie in it.4,1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, Section R. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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