The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 31, 1908 At the Baptist Parsonage on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, occurred the marriage of GEORGE A. DUCKWORTH, of Cedar Township, to MISS LAURA A. ABRAHAMSON, of Pleasant Township, Rev. Moore officiating. They are both matter-of-fact and industrious and start out in life with bright prospects. They will reside on a farm in Cedar Township. Their many friends wish them abundant happiness and prosperity. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 25, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 31, 1908 One of the prettiest weddings of the holiday season was solemnized Wednesday evening at the home of MR. and MRS. W.J. MARSHALL, when their niece, MISS JESSIE B. EVANS became the bride of CLAUDE H. BOWERS. It was a charmingly informal affair and was witnessed by a company of about fifty, mostly relatives of the bride and groom. The bride has been one of our efficient teachers for the last three years and the groom is a worthy young farmer. Their large circle of friends extend congratulations and wish them a happy and prosperous life. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 25, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 31, 1908 A quiet marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. LEROY LARIMER, Saturday evening, at 6:30 o'clock, the contracting parties being their daughter, MAGGIE to MR. JOHN MAYERS, Rev. Lathrop, of the M.E. Church, officiating. The bride was raised in Chariton, where she numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Pleasant Township, where they will at once take up their residence. The Leader joins their many friends in wishing them a happy, prosperous wedded life. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 25, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 31, 1908 MARRIAGE LICENSES: W.M. BURNS, 39 to MARTHA SMITH, 38. JOHN MAYERS, 28 to MAGGIE LARIMER, 27. J.G. SONNER, 26 to LETHA HAINES, 21. GEORGE A. DUCKWORTH, 23 to LAURA A. ABRAHAMSON, 19. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 25, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 31, 2005 MARGARET MAXWELL was born in Harrison County, Ohio, March 28th, 1834, and died at the family residence in Chariton, Dec. 26th, 1908. She was married to JOHN B. CARSON Sept. 22, 1859, and with her husband moved to Lucas County, English Township in Oct., 1861. Here on the farm she spent the best years of her life until seven years ago she and MR. CARSON moved to Chariton. MRS. CARSON was a Christian, having given her heart to God in her early years. She was a member of the Christian Church while she lived in Ohio, but when she came to Iowa she placed her membership with the church at Belinda, then when the Central Christian Church was organized, she with her husband, united with that church where they hold membership at the present. Five children were born to these excellent people: WM. F., JAMES N., JOHN R. CORA B., now MRS. BIRD HOOPER and FRED T. All are living, with the husband to mourn her loss. MRS. CARSON has been sick since August but recently was attacked more severely and passed away peacefully, full of years and attended faithfully by the members of her family. The funeral services were held from the town residence on Monday, Dec. 28th, at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. C.E. Wells, Pastor of the Christian Church in Chariton and the body was laid to rest in Oxford Cemetery in Lincoln Township. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 23, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 MARRIAGE LICENSES: CLAUDE H. BOWER, 22 to JESSIE E. EVANS, 21. BEN MARTZ, 25 to LENORA CAREY, 24. THEODORE T. PERCIFIELD, 23 to MILDRED BATES, 22. WALTER STREETER, 27 to MINNIE MAY MCCORKLE, 21. JAS. E. RICHMOND, 26 to GRACIE B. GIBBS, 16. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 23, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 MRS. NANCY JANE BARLER, wife of OSCAR BARLER, residing in the southwest part of town, died Monday, Dec. 21, '08, after an extended illness with dropsy and heart trouble. She was 62 years, 5 months and 13 days of age, and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the home, Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. Wells, of the Christian Church, and the remains interred in the Chariton Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 23, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 The venerable CYRUS SHORE, of Pleasant Township, died on Monday, after a lingering illness with a complication of ailments, the immediate cause of his death being cancer of the stomach. He was one of the earlier settlers in the county and had reached the age of almost 75 years. His life was exemplary and his natural goodness of heart and righteous manner of living had won for him the esteem and friendship of all with whom he had come in contact, thus in death he will be sadly missed He is survived by a son and two daughters, besides his wife. SHERMAN SHORE is his son and the daughters reside at Savannah, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church on Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 23, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 WILLIAM JOSEPH LEONARD was born in Lucas County, Feby 4th, 1885, and departed this life Dec. 21, 1908, after an illness of only a few days with cerebro spinal meningitis, aged 23 years, 10 months and 17 days. He has been a resident of this vicinity during his entire life and has a large circle of friends who mourn his untimely death. Private funeral was held from the home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and interment made in the Catholic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 23, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Greetings David and Bennis, In looking at some references from Lucas Co., IA, there were no Earl R. Beaty's or R. Beaty's or variations thereof. However, in the Heritage 2000 book - History of Lucas Co. -- there was a Marvin Beaty [d. 1991] and descendants with an Evalee Hunerdosse as the author. [Don't know her relationship, if any to the Beaty line.] It appears this family lived at Russell, Lucas Co., Iowafor a long time and that may be an area for Bennis to focus on for a Iowa contact for the Beaty line. Specifically, there is a son, Michael Beatty, farmer & Beaty Insurance business, east of Russell, who may still be living there. It is possible that Michael knows of Earl R. Beaty. Decatur Co., is just southwest of Lucas Co., so it's possible Michael's father could be a relative to Earl. Happy Hunting, Mary Beth in Wisconsin Based upon: On 22.04.2005 at 18:44:08, <Niswender@aol.com> wrote: > This was sent to me, and i hope someone out there might be able to address this persons request. > sincerly David > > > Hi, I came across your web site in search of an old war buddy. > I am trying to locate Earl R Beaty from Lamoni Iowa, Decatur > County (spelling) I think that passed away a few years ago but I am trying to locate a family member that could give me some information on him. He and my dad served in the Korean conflict together in the 75th artillery battalion Co B any info that you have would be appreciated thanks, > Bennis Blake > Lufkin, Texas

This was sent to me, and i hope someone out there might be able to address this persons request. sincerly David Hi, I came across your web site in search of an old war buddy. I am trying to locate Earl R Beaty from Lamoni Iowa, Decatur County (spelling) I think that passed away a few years ago but I am trying to locate a family member that could give me some information on him. He and my dad served in the Korean conflict together in the 75th artillery battalion Co B any info that you have would be appreciated thanks, Bennis Blake Lufkin, Texas

From: jscott@parkspringscommunities.com Date: 04/21/05 20:00:00 To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IADECATU] family historian's lament time for some more humor ... jack I've been doing family history for nearly 30 years, Diligently tracing my illustrious forebears. >From Pigeon Lake to Peterborough, Penrith to Penzance My merry band of ancestors as led me quite a dance. There's cooks from Kent and guards from Gwent and chimney sweeps from Chester. There's even one daft fisherman lived all his life in Leicester. There's no-one rich or famous, no not even well-to-do, Though a second cousin twice removed once played in goal for Crewe. I've haunted record offices from Gillingham to Jarrow. The little gray cells of my mind would humble Hercule Poirot. I've deciphered bad handwriting that would shame a three year old, And brought the black sheep of the family back to the fold. My bride of just three minutes I left standing in the church, As I nipped into the graveyard for a spot of quick research. Eventually I found an uncle, sixty years deceased, That was far more satisfying than a silly wedding feast. After three weeks of wedded bliss, my wife became despondent She named the public records office as the co-respondent. I didn't even notice when she packed her bags and went I was looking for a great-grandad's will, who'd died in Stoke on Trent. But now my 30 year obsession's lying in the bin Last Tuesday week, I heard some news that made me pack it in. Twas then my darling mother, who is not long for this earth, Casually informed me they'd adopted me at birth! Author unknown

'ROSITA AND DORINA' (Con't) Five Senseless Murders -------------------------------------------------------------------- Crossing the Calaveras River, they journeyed northward to the town of Murphy s Camp. However, Joaquin's dream of riches was dealt another severe blow. Setting up his tent in the tree-shaded camp, Joaquin operated a "monte" game Rosita tended to their cooking, laughing and singing with the other Mexicans. But once again the couple was taunted by American miners, who were jealous of any success Mexicans might have. A group of tough and drunken fellows tore down the tent, sending Joaquin and Rosita fleeing to the river's edge. Alone again, they were ready to call it quits. The afternoon was warm. A dry wind was rustling through the canyons, wafting the scents of sage and oak. Joaquin waded into the splashing waters and scooped up a panful of black sand. He stirred it with his finger. Suddenly he cried out. "Rosita, come quickly. Look, I have found gold! We are rich! Now we can return to Hermosillo, and your father will be proud of me." Rosita waded into the clear water, holding her skirts above her knees. "I'm so happy, Joaquin. Yes, now we can go home." The couple laughed and sang loudly, rejoicing at their discovery. On the shaded bank of the stream, eight Americans heard the familiar cheer. They stormed through the waters and splashed up the muddy banks to Rosita and Joaquin's camp. "So you struck gold," one said angrily. He was wearing a red shirt and slouching hat. "Let's see it." Cautiously Joaquin revealed his find, uncertain what the miner's reactions might be. The grubby crew stared at the tiny nuggets of bright yellow, mumbling to each other. Finally one ordered, "Get off this land, Mexican. It's ours now." The other men kicked at the makeshift cooking stove where Rosita had been making tortillas, tossing them into the fire. Another one reached out to grab her. Rosita, frightened of the strangers, stepped back, tripping on a rock. "Leave her alone," Joaquin shouted. "I have paid my tax for this claim. It is mine." "Who says so?" a heavy, unshaven man spit. "Foreigners don't own land in California." "Yes, yes," Joaquin said, "I paid my taxes. It's my claim" "We'll see who's claim it is," the men shouted, pulling guns and baring fists. Rosita cried out again. Joaquin fought until his eyes were clouded with blood and his senses unbalanced, but he was outnumbered. He was aware of being smashed against the rocky terrain, but only for a short moment. For a long time he lay unconscious, reliving in his mind the nightmare of violence and humiliation he and his beloved Rosita had endured. Her father had been right; she should not have married him. But they loved each other, and he was certain he could make a good life for her. Again his head whirled, his vision blurring. But he was strong and would not die. He awoke, dried blood clotting his eyes and face and clothes. "Rosita," he called out. "Rosita." Suddenly he heard a crying little whisper. "Joaquin, please let me die. Please." Rosita lay in a clump of bushes, assaulted, strangled, and near death. "Oh, no," Joaquin sobbed, seeing his beautiful wife covered with her own blood, her clothes torn from her body. "Please, Rosita. You must live. I love you." "No, Joaquin," she gasped, breathing faintly. "I must die." Joaquin held her gently in his arms, staining her soft cheeks with his tears All night he held her close, the strange sounds of the rustling hills his only company. By morning Rosita was dead, a peaceful smile on her face, her white limbs cold. Joaquin wrapped her in the gold embroidered shawl and buried her body in the rich earth of California. He prayed to the Virgin Mary to always take care of Rosita. Tormented by the senseless murder of his wife and by the ugly acts of violence he had experienced, Joaquin Murietta went on to become one of the most notorious bandits of the Gold Rush era. His reign of terror came to an end in July 1853; he was shot in the back by rangers commissioned by the state to seek him out. His head was severed from his body and for many years was displayed across the country. It came to rest in a San Francisco museum, and there, during the great earthquake of 1906, it was destroyed by fire. In 1949, an old grave marker was found in a pile of rubbish near Murphy's Creek. Carved into the wood was the still-legible epitaph: "Mrs. Joaquin Murietta. Died in 1852. Rest in Peace." To Be Continued . . . Dorina Brennan.. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

'ROSITA AND DORINA' (Con't) Five Senseless Murders --------------------------------------------------------------------- That afternoon they rode down the hills from the village toward the Gulf of California. The horse galloped magnificently; Joaquin's red sash blew in the light wind, his straw hat pushed to the back of his black, curly hair. Behind him sat Rosita, her warm arms clinging about her lover's waist. They sailed the gulf, rounding Lower (Baja) California, then commenced northward to San Francisco, the entrance to the gold country. Holding hands they smiled attentively at each other, Rosita unaware that anything else but love mattered. Joaquin, also captured by romance, dreamed of a long life with Rosita, but he also thought about the new land and its easy riches In the bustling and booming bay city, they soon found other friends from Sonora. Mexican women in traditional black and men in bright shirts and sandaled feet all laughed and talked about their new homes and the gold to the east. There were foreigners of all sorts, Chinese, Italians, Irish, and French, and the native Indians. Within the city whiskey was plentiful, and gambling was a quick way to lose a day's wages from the diggings. Some of the younger women had turned to prostitution to get wealthy, or in some cases, to survive. They dressed in gaudy satins and taffetas and wore dark stockings and high-heeled shoes with brilliant studs. They took up smoking and gambling, forgetting the morals of family and church. But Rosita was not one of them. To the end, she kept her sacred marriage vows and was true to Joaquin. She loved no other. By crowded steamer, they traveled up the Sacramento River, carrying a pick and shovel like the hundreds of other adventurers that hurried to the creeks and mountains of the Mother Lode. Leaving the boat, they purchased a mule and food and headed northward to the town of Sonora. Perhaps, because this new camp had been named for their home, the Muriettas thought it lucky. Joaquin would strike it rich, and in Rosita's mind, the couple would return to Mexico. But Sonora's claims had all been staked, so they moved on, camping along the crystal creeks and later along the beautiful Stanislaus River. That year the California legislature passed the Foreign Miners Tax Law, which imposed a levy of $20 for every thirty days on all foreign miners. Joaquin paid this from money he had brought with him and from what he won at gambling, a pastime he now enjoyed. The young Mexicans proudly staked out fifteen square feet, their share of this new land in the steep mountains of the Sierra Nevada range. They slept under a dome of brilliant stars that dotted the heavens. According to one newspaper account, Joaquin was one day approached by Irish miners and ordered off his claim. When he resisted, he was beaten, flogged, and robbed by them, losing $4,000. Later he was run off again by Americans, and this time one drunken miner smashed a bottle in his face. It is recorded that his wounds were treated by a Colonel Acklen. After these ruthless encounters with Yankee miners, Rosita and Joaquin grew disillusioned with the gold country. But rather than go back to Mexico, Joaquin decided to try his luck with cards. To Be Continued . . . Crossing the Calaveras River. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 On Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at the Catholic Parsonage occurred the marriage of MR. B.F. MARTZ and MISS LENORA CAREY, Rev. Edward Gaule performing the ceremony in the presence of only a few intimate friends. The bride was attired in a suit of brown silk, with hat and gloves to match. She is a popular and estimable young lady and has for the past seven years been employed as sales lady in Crosier's store where she has won many friends by her pleasant manner and courteous treatment. The groom is a promising young man and is employed with the C.B. & Q as brakeman with headquarters at Ottumwa. They left the same evening for that city, where they will soon be at home to their friends. Congratulations are extended to the happy young couple. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 At the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. EDWARD HUNERDOSSE, on Wednesday evening at seven o'clock, occurred the marriage of their daughter, DELLA, to ALBERT AUXIER, of Melrose. Rev. Cooper, Pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating, assisted by Reverends Bennett and Hulbert, in the presence of about seventy-five guests. The bride and groom, unattended, entered the room to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, which was exquisitely rendered by Mrs. Sadie Snell. The bride's dress was white silk tastefully trimmed in white silk braid and lace. She wore a bouquet of lovely white carnations with sprays of ferns. After the ceremony a bounteous three-course supper was served. The table was decorated with a large bouquet of pink and white carnations and ferns. Several nice presents were received. The writer extends congratulations. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1908 On the 6th day of last September, EDDIE, the 16 year old son of WILLIAM SIMS of Washington Township, left his home without any known cause, as he and parents had ever been congenial to each other and the family relations were most pleasant. Search was made and every plan resorted to within bounds for the discovery of his whereabouts, but to no avail. On last Sunday morning a young boy was found between the railroad tracks, on the hill east of Russell, maimed and bleeding and with his skull crushed, lying on the ground with his head to the east, as if he had attempted to alight from a moving train. He was picked up and taken to Russell and it was found to be the missing EDDIE SIMS. After examination by the surgeons his case was pronounced hopeless and he was taken to Ottumwa where he died in the hospital, Monday morning. It is said he had been at Red Oak since leaving home. Truly this is a sad sequel to the mystery of his absence and his parents feel keenly their bereavement. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Hi Folks, Finally back from a long vacation and enjoyed re-subscribing for the Lucas co. maillings and reading about Matilda Tracy and questions. I took some time to look up the Tracy surname here and there. I agree, it's "Seceder Church" in the obit since it was one that existed until 1856 in Ashland Co., Ohio, then sold to the German Baptists there.** Didn't come up with any additional info ... other than working up a parial outline of the family as I read along from Lucas Co. Marriages & Cemetery Records. There was very little on the Tracy line found in either the 1978 or 2000 History of Lucas Co. IA.: Descendants of Eli W. Tracy: 23 Eli W. Tracy 1831 - 1902 ... +Matilda E./S. Come/Came 1834 - 1908 .. 24 William Tracy 1856 - 1885 .. 24 Parvin/Arin/Arvin* Arlo/Orlo Tracy 1874 - 1896 .. 24 Henry Everett Tracy 1861 - 1932 ........ +Alice E. Watts 1871 - 1960 .. 24 Joel A. Tracy .. 24 Nellie/Millie* Eleanor Tracy 1869 - 1905 ........ +John T. McNay 1869 - 1941 ...... 25 Helen McNay 1897 - 1967 ............ +_____ Sutton ...... 25 Margaret McNay 1904 - 1906 .. 24 Sarah Belle Tracy 1860 - 1938 ........ +James M. Grimes 1853 - 1936 I am not sure how this line connects ... but Benj is an elder. Is he Eli' father?? And, therefore Martha his sister? : Descendants of Benjamin Tracy: 23 Benjamin Tracy 1794 - 1875 ... +Nancy Nichols 1797 - 1878 .. 24 Martha J./Ann? {Tracy} Sigler 1827 - 1900 ........ +Isaac Henry Sigler 1829 - 1880 ...... 25 Henry H. Sigler 1852 - 1927 ............ +Junia/e D. Bell 1855 - 1937 .......... 26 Merril Sigler 1880 - 1882 ...... 25 Nancy Jane Sigler 1858 - ............ +_____ Hedges ...... 25 Elma Matilda Sigler 1863 - 1889 ............ +W. H. McCollough ...... 25 Minnie E. Sigler 1867 - 1896 ............ +William Yont ...... 25 William Sigler ...... 25 Marion J. Sigler 1855 - 1930 ............ +Francis "Fannie" Robinson 1861 - .......... 26 Ralph E. Sigler 1895 - 1895 .. *2nd Husband of Martha J./Ann? {Tracy} Sigler: ........ +Lot/t Curtis 1823 - 1909 The May Baptist Church in was established "in March 1890 ...northesast of Derby in Warren Twp." [p. 147, History of Lucas Co] is discussed in the 1978 edition and the 2000 edition of Lucas Co. history. In the 1978 edition, there is a 1936 image of the church and lists several Curtis family names [desc. of Lot Curtis], plus Harry & Winnie McNay, Kermit Kendall, Irvin Stevenson, Charity Powers, and Pastors Eli Parker, Archie Beals, and Jim Nelson. One might assume the McNay's listed are descendants of John T. & Nellie Eleanor [Tracy] McNay. Nellie's mother, Martha J./ Martha Ann Tracy Sigler married Lot Curtis on Jul 15, 1890 -- after the church was organized, I presume they met & married there -- at the new May Baptist Church, that is. The Church disbanded in 1969. Below is a partial outline indicating the wives and children of Lot Curtis and in turn, some of the intermarriages of the area: Descendants of Lot/t Curtis: 23 Lot/t Curtis 1823 - 1909 ... +Mary A. Chynoweth 1821 - 1883 .. 24 William Thomas Curtis 1845 - 1920 ........ +Mary Elizabeth Farber 1852 - 1936 ...... 25 Harriet Mae "Hattie" Curtis 1873 - 1964 ............ +Alfred Joshua Woodman 1851 - 1926 ...... 25 William Albert (Bert) Curtis 1876 - ...... 25 Leonore Farber (Lee) Curtis 1879 - ............ +Mabel _____ 1883 - ...... 25 John Delmond Curtis 1883 - ............ +Fern Elizabeth Sprague ...... 25 Eva Marie Curtis 1888 - 1975 ............ +Orval Glenn Werts, Sr. 1885 - 1981 ...... 25 Ernest Emmil/Emmel Curtis 1890 - 1892 .. 24 Amanda E. Curtis 1847 - 1930 ........ +Merrill Alexander Scovel 1850 - 1932 ...... 25 Baby Scovel 1878 - ...... 25 Mary S. Scovel 1880 - 1892 ...... 25 Frank Perry Scovel 1880 - 1967 ............ +Attie Irena Hitchcock 1880 - 1977 ...... 25 Ellen Amanda Scovel 1885 - ............ +Henry Gustafson 1878 - ...... 25 John Merrill Scovel 1889 - ............ +Pearl F. Vaught 1894 - .. 24 Joseph Henry Curtis 1850 - 1922 ........ +Electa Farber 1854 - 1884 ...... 25 Son Curtis 1878 - 1878 .. *2nd Wife of Joseph Henry Curtis: ........ +Emma J. Maxwell 1863 - ...... 25 Edwin Curtis 1900 - 1913 .. 24 Ann Eliza Curtis 1852 - 1861 .. 24 George E. Curtis 1855 - 1861 .. 24 Cyrus Benson Curtis 1858 - 1941 ........ +Carrie Ann Scovel 1863 - 1950 ...... 25 Myrtle Elma "Elma" Curtis 1885 - 1934 ............ +Edwin W. Bastain 1877 - ...... 25 Dwight Eugene "Gene" Curtis 1887 - 1954 ............ +Regina E. Talbott 1881 - 1970 ...... 25 Flora Mae Curtis 1890 - 1974 ............ +Walter Ray McGill 1891 - 1969 ...... 25 Nellie Curtis 1893 - ............ +Guy M. Henry 1891 - ...... 25 Marion Lot Curtis 1895 - 1897 ...... 25 Homer Joe Curtis 1897 - 1978 ............ +Fern {Dellia Fern} Carson 1896 - 1979 ...... 25 Howard Scovel Curtis 1900 - 1913 .. 24 Frank B. Curtis 1861 - 1926 ........ +Addie B. Gay 1868 - 1933 ...... 25 son? Curtis .. 24 Asbury Collins Curtis 1863 - 1930 ........ +Olive Emma Gay 1873 - 1911 ...... 25 Mary Joyce Curtis 1892 - 1894 ...... 25 Edith Amanda Curtis 1895 - ............ +Harry E. McKinley 1889 - 1963 ...... 25 Ruth M Curtis 1898 - ...... 25 Dean Curtis 1902 - 1967 ...... 25 Thomas Gay Curtis 1903 - 1903 .. 24 Ira N. Curtis 1866 - 1936 ........ +America Belle Martin 1868 - 1959 ...... 25 Ola Mae Curtis 1889 - 1967 ............ +Calvin Sewart Jones 1889 - ...... 25 Bessie Curtis 1891 - 1891 ...... 25 Tessie Curtis 1891 - 1891 ...... 25 Alta Celeste Curtis 1905 - 1907 ...... 25 Lena Muriel Curtis 1907 - 1910 ...... 25 Mary Estelle Curtis 1887 - ............ +Roma H. Smith 1885 - *2nd Wife of Lot/t Curtis: ... +Catharine D. [_____] Shore 1839 - 1889 *3rd Wife of Lot/t Curtis: ... +Martha J./Ann? [Tracy] Sigler 1827 - 1900 *4th Wife of Lot/t Curtis: ... +Mary E. Boss[Scovel] 1832 - 1914 Enjoy the info, Descendant of Lot Curits: Mary Beth ** http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohacogs/ashchurchbook.html "Seceder Church - half mile west of Lafayette in Jackson Twp; no date, but was operated for a "number of years"; sold about 1856 to the German Baptists." Based on query: On 18.04.2005 at 22:55:53, "Gary W. Tharp" <lbchola@netzero.net> wrote: .... > Hi Gary & Deb: Would you check to see if ARIN is the correct name for one of the deceased children? Also, any idea what Church she might have united with (it looks like Seceder)? > I'd bet it's 'Secular'... Thanks so much, Gary, for the > additional information. > > >

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 17, 1908 In this issue we are obliged to chronicle death of another of Lacona's well known citizens and his sudden death casts another shadow of gloom over our darkened community. MR. MILLS and his companion, John Cleveland, had been hunting, Wednesday, in the brush patch between the latter's farm and Hadley's, and were preparing to return home in the middle of the afternoon. While on their way to the buggy, Mr. Cleveland, who was a few feet in the rear of MR. MILLS, heard the report of a gun and the pitiful cries of MR. MILLS calling, "I'm shot." MR. MILLS then started at a brisk walk for the buggy and after walking several feet and climbing through a fence, he lost consciousness. Mr. Cleveland followed and after reviving him by rubbing his face with snow and carefully placing him on some blankets taken from the buggy, he started for help to the nearest farm house. He returned soon with help, and MR. MILLS was taken to the home of John Hadley, where he expired about ten minutes later from the loss of blood. Mr. Cleveland was carrying a double barrel hammerless shotgun and it is the supposition that a piece of brush flew back striking the trigger and discharging the weapon. No one doubts but what the incident was purely accidental and much sympathy is expressed for Mr. Cleveland, who is nearly prostrated with grief. The wound took effect in the left arm severing an artery and was so close to the shoulder that it was impossible to stop the flow of blood without a physician's aid. -- LACONA LEDGER. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 20, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 17, 1908 OSCAR CLAY and MISS GERTRUDE WOODWARD were united in marriage Tuesday evening at 8:30 at the home of the bride's parents in Marshalltown, Iowa. It was a quiet home affair, only the relatives and a few intimate friends being present. They arrived in Chariton, Wednesday morning for a short visit with his parents and sister, ALMA. The groom is well known in Chariton, where he grew to his manhood, and graduated from the C.H.S. in the class of '97. He is a young man of good business ability and integrity and will no doubt prove worthy of his chosen bride who is a stranger here but has the appearance of a lady of refinement and culture. They left on No. 2 Wednesday night on a wedding trip to Chicago, New Orleans, and Galveston, Texas, where they will meet his partner and bride returning from the South Sea Islands. They will be at home after Jan. 15th at Fresno, Calif., where he is engaged in the clothing business. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 20, 1005 iggy29@rnetinc.net