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John C. Allen

M, b. 1873, d. 1949

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1873	John C. Allen was born in 1873.
Marriage	1910	He married Caroline Frances Schmitz, daughter of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer, in 1910.
Death	1949	John C. Allen died in 1949.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1873

John C. Allen was born in 1873.

Marriage

1910

Death

1949

John C. Allen died in 1949.

Nellie Frances Fuller

F, b. 9 April 1884, d. 24 January 1966

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Schmitz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schmitz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Nellie Frances Fuller married William Henry Schmitz, son of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer.
Birth	9 April 1884	Nellie Frances Fuller was born on 9 April 1884.
Death	24 January 1966	She died on 24 January 1966 at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Nellie Frances Fuller married William Henry Schmitz, son of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer.

Birth

9 April 1884

Nellie Frances Fuller was born on 9 April 1884.

Death

24 January 1966

She died on 24 January 1966 at age 81.

Anna Elizabeth Rasdall

F, b. March 1886, d. 1 April 1969

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	June 1910	As of June 1910,her married name was Schmitz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

June 1910

As of June 1910,her married name was Schmitz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	March 1886	Anna Elizabeth Rasdall was born in March 1886 at Kansas.
Marriage	June 1910	She married Dr. Frank Albert Schmitz, son of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer, in June 1910 Anna L Rasdall and Dr Frank A Schmitz marriage announcement. The Mapleton Press (Mapleton, Kansas) 24 Jun 1910 - Anna L Rasdall and Dr Frank A Schmitz marriage announcement
Divorce	before 1950	Anna Elizabeth Rasdall and Dr. Frank Albert Schmitz were divorced before 1950.
Death	1 April 1969	Anna Elizabeth Rasdall died on 1 April 1969 at Kansas at age 83.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1886

Anna Elizabeth Rasdall was born in March 1886 at Kansas.

Marriage

June 1910

She married Dr. Frank Albert Schmitz, son of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer, in June 1910 Anna L Rasdall and Dr Frank A Schmitz marriage announcement.

The Mapleton Press (Mapleton, Kansas) 24 Jun 1910 - Anna L Rasdall and Dr Frank A Schmitz marriage announcement

Divorce

before 1950

Anna Elizabeth Rasdall and Dr. Frank Albert Schmitz were divorced before 1950.

Death

1 April 1969

Anna Elizabeth Rasdall died on 1 April 1969 at Kansas at age 83.

Marjorie W. Prouty

F, b. 29 May 1901, d. 30 August 1982

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	22 April 1950	As of 22 April 1950,her married name was Schmitz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

22 April 1950

As of 22 April 1950,her married name was Schmitz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 May 1901	Marjorie W. Prouty was born on 29 May 1901 at Colorado.
Marriage	22 April 1950	She married Dr. Frank Albert Schmitz, son of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer, on 22 April 1950.
Death	30 August 1982	Marjorie W. Prouty died on 30 August 1982 at Idaho at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 May 1901

Marjorie W. Prouty was born on 29 May 1901 at Colorado.

Marriage

22 April 1950

She married Dr. Frank Albert Schmitz, son of John Schmitz and Christina Bauer, on 22 April 1950.

Death

30 August 1982

Marjorie W. Prouty died on 30 August 1982 at Idaho at age 81.

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam

M, b. 30 November 1826, d. 21 August 1892

Father*

William Gillam

Mother*

Mary Kennedy

Rev Jeremiah C Gillam

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam was also known as J. C.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam was also known as J. C.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 November 1826	Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam was born on 30 November 1826 at Peter Creek, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
		He was the son of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy.
Marriage	25 March 1862	Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam married Anna E. Christy on 25 March 1862.
Marriage	16 December 1869	Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam married Louisa M. Leckey, daughter of Jeremiah Lecky and Mary Hanna, on 16 December 1869 at Ohio.
Death	21 August 1892	Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam died on 21 August 1892 at Bloomington, Wayne, Ohio, at age 65.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 November 1826

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam was born on 30 November 1826 at Peter Creek, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.

He was the son of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy.

Marriage

25 March 1862

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam married Anna E. Christy on 25 March 1862.

Marriage

16 December 1869

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam married Louisa M. Leckey, daughter of Jeremiah Lecky and Mary Hanna, on 16 December 1869 at Ohio.

Death

21 August 1892

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam died on 21 August 1892 at Bloomington, Wayne, Ohio, at age 65.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio	Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Date	Location	Description
1860		In 1860 The Rev. J. C. Gillam was installed pastor of the Presbyterian church at Berlin, Holmes county, Ohio, on the 24th of February.
1889		In 1889 Jeremiah C Gillam biography 1889 Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania. Jeremiah C Gillam biography 1889 Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania

Children of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy

James William Gillam b. 28 Feb 1863, d. 1 Sep 1929
Elizabeth Ekin Gillam b. 1865, d. 19 Jun 1948

Children of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam+ b. 27 Jan 1871, d. Sep 1944
Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam b. 18 Apr 1872, d. 27 Dec 1945
Walter Lowrie Gillam+ b. 19 Oct 1874, d. 3 Dec 1912

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 1076; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 224.

Anna E. Christy

F, b. 1839, d. 20 February 1868

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	25 March 1862	As of 25 March 1862,her married name was Gillam.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 March 1862

As of 25 March 1862,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1839	Anna E. Christy was born in 1839.
Marriage	25 March 1862	She married Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam, son of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy, on 25 March 1862.
Death	20 February 1868	Anna E. Christy died on 20 February 1868.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1839

Anna E. Christy was born in 1839.

Marriage

25 March 1862

She married Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam, son of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy, on 25 March 1862.

Death

20 February 1868

Anna E. Christy died on 20 February 1868.

Children of Anna E. Christy and Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam

James William Gillam b. 28 Feb 1863, d. 1 Sep 1929
Elizabeth Ekin Gillam b. 1865, d. 19 Jun 1948

Mabel Alice Garrity

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	10 August 1910	As of 10 August 1910,her married name was Gillam.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 August 1910

As of 10 August 1910,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	10 August 1910	Mabel Alice Garrity married Walter Lowrie Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, on 10 August 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

10 August 1910

Mabel Alice Garrity married Walter Lowrie Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, on 10 August 1910.

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam

M, b. 18 April 1872, d. 27 December 1945

Father*

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam b. 30 Nov 1826, d. 21 Aug 1892

Mother*

Louisa M. Leckey b. Mar 1845, d. 11 Mar 1912

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam was also known as Arthur A.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam was also known as Arthur A.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 April 1872	Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam was born on 18 April 1872 at Ohio.
		He was the son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey.
Marriage	1916	Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam married Anna Susan Maurer in 1916.
Marriage	after 1920	Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam married Anna Jannette Waite after 1920.
Death	27 December 1945	Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam died on 27 December 1945 at Ohio at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 April 1872

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam was born on 18 April 1872 at Ohio.

He was the son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey.

Marriage

1916

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam married Anna Susan Maurer in 1916.

Marriage

after 1920

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam married Anna Jannette Waite after 1920.

Death

27 December 1945

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam died on 27 December 1945 at Ohio at age 73.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio	Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam was listed as a son in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio

Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam was listed as a son in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 1076; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 224.

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam

M, b. 27 January 1871, d. September 1944

Father*

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam b. 30 Nov 1826, d. 21 Aug 1892

Mother*

Louisa M. Leckey b. Mar 1845, d. 11 Mar 1912

Sylvanus M Gillam passport application photo 1919

Rev Sylvanus M Gillam

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam was also known as S. M.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam was also known as S. M.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 January 1871	Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam was born on 27 January 1871 at Shreve, Ohio.
		He was the son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey.
Marriage	before 1905	Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam married Caroline Ewing before 1905.
Marriage	before 1944	Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam married Mabel (?) before 1944.
Death	September 1944	Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam died in September 1944 at Pinellas, Florida, at age 73 Rev S M Gillam obituary. Tampa Bay Times (St Petersburg, Florida) 09 Sep 1944 - Rev S M Gillam obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 January 1871

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam was born on 27 January 1871 at Shreve, Ohio.

He was the son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey.

Marriage

before 1905

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam married Caroline Ewing before 1905.

Marriage

before 1944

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam married Mabel (?) before 1944.

Death

September 1944

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam died in September 1944 at Pinellas, Florida, at age 73 Rev S M Gillam obituary.

Tampa Bay Times (St Petersburg, Florida) 09 Sep 1944 - Rev S M Gillam obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio	Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam was listed as a son in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam was listed as a son in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Children of Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam and Caroline Ewing

Ruth Ewing Gillam b. 24 Feb 1905
Arthur McLean Gillam b. 2 Sep 1911
Elizabeth Ella Louise Gillam b. 26 Jun 1915

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 1076; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 224.

James William Gillam

M, b. 28 February 1863, d. 1 September 1929

Father*

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam b. 30 Nov 1826, d. 21 Aug 1892

Mother*

Anna E. Christy b. 1839, d. 20 Feb 1868

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		James William Gillam was also known as William James.
Name Variation		James William Gillam was also known as W. J.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

James William Gillam was also known as William James.

Name Variation

James William Gillam was also known as W. J.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 February 1863	James William Gillam was born on 28 February 1863 at Ohio.
		He was the son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy.
Marriage	28 November 1889	James William Gillam married Arpha M. Rosche on 28 November 1889 at Ohio.
Death	1 September 1929	James William Gillam died on 1 September 1929 at Ohio at age 66.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1863

James William Gillam was born on 28 February 1863 at Ohio.

He was the son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy.

Marriage

28 November 1889

James William Gillam married Arpha M. Rosche on 28 November 1889 at Ohio.

Death

1 September 1929

James William Gillam died on 1 September 1929 at Ohio at age 66.

Elizabeth Ekin Gillam

F, b. 1865, d. 19 June 1948

Father*

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam b. 30 Nov 1826, d. 21 Aug 1892

Mother*

Anna E. Christy b. 1839, d. 20 Feb 1868

Life Event	Date	Description
UNMARRIED		Elizabeth Ekin Gillam was never married.
Birth	1865	She was born in 1865 at Ohio.
		She was the daughter of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy.
Death	19 June 1948	Elizabeth Ekin Gillam died on 19 June 1948.

Life Event

Date

Description

UNMARRIED

Elizabeth Ekin Gillam was never married.

Birth

1865

She was born in 1865 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy.

Death

19 June 1948

Elizabeth Ekin Gillam died on 19 June 1948.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio	Elizabeth Ekin Gillam was listed as a daughter in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio

Elizabeth Ekin Gillam was listed as a daughter in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 1076; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 224.

Louisa M. Leckey

F, b. March 1845, d. 11 March 1912

Father*

Jeremiah Lecky b. 23 Dec 1810, d. 18 Nov 1879

Mother*

Mary Hanna b. 6 Nov 1821, d. 25 Mar 1867

Louisa (Lecky) Gillam

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Louisa M. Leckey was also known as Lecky.
Married Name	16 December 1869	As of 16 December 1869,her married name was Gillam.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louisa M. Leckey was also known as Lecky.

Married Name

16 December 1869

As of 16 December 1869,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	March 1845	Louisa M. Leckey was born in March 1845 at Ohio.
		She was the daughter of Jeremiah Lecky and Mary Hanna.
Marriage	16 December 1869	Louisa M. Leckey married Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam, son of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy, on 16 December 1869 at Ohio.
Death	11 March 1912	Louisa M. Leckey died on 11 March 1912 at Wayne, Ohio, Louisa M (Leckey) Gillam obituary. The Tribune (Hicksville, Ohio) 14 Mar 1912 - Louisa M (Leckey) Gillam obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1845

Louisa M. Leckey was born in March 1845 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of Jeremiah Lecky and Mary Hanna.

Marriage

16 December 1869

Louisa M. Leckey married Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam, son of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy, on 16 December 1869 at Ohio.

Death

11 March 1912

Louisa M. Leckey died on 11 March 1912 at Wayne, Ohio, Louisa M (Leckey) Gillam obituary.

The Tribune (Hicksville, Ohio) 14 Mar 1912 - Louisa M (Leckey) Gillam obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio	Louisa M. Leckey was listed as wife in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio

Louisa M. Leckey was listed as wife in Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam's household on the 1880 Census at Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio.¹

Children of Louisa M. Leckey and Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam+ b. 27 Jan 1871, d. Sep 1944
Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam b. 18 Apr 1872, d. 27 Dec 1945
Walter Lowrie Gillam+ b. 19 Oct 1874, d. 3 Dec 1912

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshallville, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 1076; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 224.

Anna Susan Maurer

F, b. 1884, d. 1920

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1916	As of 1916,her married name was Gillam.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1916

As of 1916,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1884	Anna Susan Maurer was born in 1884.
Marriage	1916	She married Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, in 1916.
Death	1920	Anna Susan Maurer died in 1920.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1884

Anna Susan Maurer was born in 1884.

Marriage

1916

She married Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, in 1916.

Death

1920

Anna Susan Maurer died in 1920.

Anna Jannette Waite

F, b. 4 July 1879, d. 21 June 1973

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	after 1920	As of after 1920,her married name was Gillam.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

after 1920

As of after 1920,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 July 1879	Anna Jannette Waite was born on 4 July 1879 at Massachusetts.
Marriage	after 1920	She married Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, after 1920.
Death	21 June 1973	Anna Jannette Waite died on 21 June 1973 at Ohio at age 93.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1879

Anna Jannette Waite was born on 4 July 1879 at Massachusetts.

Marriage

after 1920

She married Dr. Arthur Caldwell Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, after 1920.

Death

21 June 1973

Anna Jannette Waite died on 21 June 1973 at Ohio at age 93.

Arpha M. Rosche

F, b. 1864, d. 1950

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	28 November 1889	As of 28 November 1889,her married name was Gillam.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

28 November 1889

As of 28 November 1889,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1864	Arpha M. Rosche was born in 1864.
Marriage	28 November 1889	She married James William Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy, on 28 November 1889 at Ohio.
Death	1950	Arpha M. Rosche died in 1950.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1864

Arpha M. Rosche was born in 1864.

Marriage

28 November 1889

She married James William Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Anna E. Christy, on 28 November 1889 at Ohio.

Death

1950

Arpha M. Rosche died in 1950.

Jeremiah Lecky

M, b. 23 December 1810, d. 18 November 1879

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Jeremiah Lecky was also known as Leckey.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jeremiah Lecky was also known as Leckey.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 December 1810	Jeremiah Lecky was born on 23 December 1810 at Midland, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
Marriage	23 June 1842	He married Mary Hanna, daughter of James Hanna and Phoeba Smith, on 23 June 1842 at Holmes, Ohio.
Death	18 November 1879	Jeremiah Lecky died on 18 November 1879 at Holmesville, Holmes, Ohio, at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 December 1810

Jeremiah Lecky was born on 23 December 1810 at Midland, Fayette, Pennsylvania.

Marriage

23 June 1842

He married Mary Hanna, daughter of James Hanna and Phoeba Smith, on 23 June 1842 at Holmes, Ohio.

Death

18 November 1879

Jeremiah Lecky died on 18 November 1879 at Holmesville, Holmes, Ohio, at age 68.

Date	Location	Description
		Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Date

Location

Description

Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Child of Jeremiah Lecky and Mary Hanna

Louisa M. Leckey+ b. Mar 1845, d. 11 Mar 1912

Mary Hanna

F, b. 6 November 1821, d. 25 March 1867

Father*

James Hanna b. 13 Mar 1799, d. 25 May 1870

Mother*

Phoeba Smith b. 1800, d. 1841

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Hanna was also known as Hannah.
Married Name	23 June 1842	As of 23 June 1842,her married name was Leckey.
Married Name	23 June 1842	As of 23 June 1842,her married name was Lecky.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Hanna was also known as Hannah.

Married Name

23 June 1842

As of 23 June 1842,her married name was Leckey.

Married Name

23 June 1842

As of 23 June 1842,her married name was Lecky.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 November 1821	Mary Hanna was born on 6 November 1821 at Ohio.
		She was the daughter of James Hanna and Phoeba Smith.
Marriage	23 June 1842	Mary Hanna married Jeremiah Lecky on 23 June 1842 at Holmes, Ohio.
Death	25 March 1867	Mary Hanna died on 25 March 1867 at Ohio at age 45.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 November 1821

Mary Hanna was born on 6 November 1821 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of James Hanna and Phoeba Smith.

Marriage

23 June 1842

Mary Hanna married Jeremiah Lecky on 23 June 1842 at Holmes, Ohio.

Death

25 March 1867

Mary Hanna died on 25 March 1867 at Ohio at age 45.

Date	Location	Description
		Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Date

Location

Description

Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Child of Mary Hanna and Jeremiah Lecky

Louisa M. Leckey+ b. Mar 1845, d. 11 Mar 1912

James Hanna

M, b. 13 March 1799, d. 25 May 1870

Father*

John Hanna b. 1769, d. 1845

Mother*

Hannah Randels b. 1780, d. 1858

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		James Hanna married Phoeba Smith.
Birth	13 March 1799	James Hanna was born on 13 March 1799 at Somerset, Pennsylvania.
		He was the son of John Hanna and Hannah Randels.
Death	25 May 1870	James Hanna died on 25 May 1870 at Prairie, Holmes, Ohio, at age 71.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

James Hanna married Phoeba Smith.

Birth

13 March 1799

James Hanna was born on 13 March 1799 at Somerset, Pennsylvania.

He was the son of John Hanna and Hannah Randels.

Death

25 May 1870

James Hanna died on 25 May 1870 at Prairie, Holmes, Ohio, at age 71.

Date

Location

Description

James Hanna was County Commissioner for Holmes County, 1845-1851; Justice of the Peace of Prairie Township for several terms; Post-master of Holmesville by appointment of President James Buchanan. Church: Quaker.

Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Child of James Hanna and Phoeba Smith

Mary Hanna+ b. 6 Nov 1821, d. 25 Mar 1867

Phoeba Smith

F, b. 1800, d. 1841

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hanna.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Phoeba Smith married James Hanna, son of John Hanna and Hannah Randels.

Birth

1800

Phoeba Smith was born in 1800.

Death

1841

She died in 1841.

Date

Location

Description

Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Child of Phoeba Smith and James Hanna

Mary Hanna+ b. 6 Nov 1821, d. 25 Mar 1867

John Hanna

M, b. 1769, d. 1845

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Hanna married Hannah Randels.

Birth

1769

John Hanna was born in 1769 at Ulster, Monaghan, Northern Ireland.

Death

1845

He died in 1845.

Date

Location

Description

Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Child of John Hanna and Hannah Randels

James Hanna+ b. 13 Mar 1799, d. 25 May 1870

Hannah Randels

F, b. 1780, d. 1858

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hanna.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Hannah Randels married John Hanna.

Birth

1780

Hannah Randels was born in 1780.

Death

1858

She died in 1858.

Date

Location

Description

Mentioned in family history book: Hanna of Castle Sorbie, Scotland, and descendants - pages 145-149.

Child of Hannah Randels and John Hanna

James Hanna+ b. 13 Mar 1799, d. 25 May 1870

Mabel (?)

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1944

As of before 1944,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

before 1944

Mabel (?) married Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, before 1944.

Caroline Ewing

F, b. 13 March 1879

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1905

As of before 1905,her married name was Gillam.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 March 1879

Caroline Ewing was born on 13 March 1879 at Pennsylvania.

Marriage

before 1905

She married Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam, son of Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam and Louisa M. Leckey, before 1905.

Children of Caroline Ewing and Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam

Ruth Ewing Gillam b. 24 Feb 1905
Arthur McLean Gillam b. 2 Sep 1911
Elizabeth Ella Louise Gillam b. 26 Jun 1915

Ruth Ewing Gillam

F, b. 24 February 1905

Father*

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam b. 27 Jan 1871, d. Sep 1944

Mother*

Caroline Ewing b. 13 Mar 1879

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 February 1905

Ruth Ewing Gillam was born on 24 February 1905 at Allahabad.

She was the daughter of Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam and Caroline Ewing.

Arthur McLean Gillam

M, b. 2 September 1911

Father*

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam b. 27 Jan 1871, d. Sep 1944

Mother*

Caroline Ewing b. 13 Mar 1879

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 September 1911

Arthur McLean Gillam was born on 2 September 1911 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was the son of Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam and Caroline Ewing.

Elizabeth Ella Louise Gillam

F, b. 26 June 1915

Father*

Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam b. 27 Jan 1871, d. Sep 1944

Mother*

Caroline Ewing b. 13 Mar 1879

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 June 1915

Elizabeth Ella Louise Gillam was born on 26 June 1915 at India.

She was the daughter of Reverand Sylvanus MacCaulay Gillam and Caroline Ewing.

William Gillam

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

William Gillam was born at Pennsylvania.

Marriage

He married Mary Kennedy.

Date

Location

Description

1889

In 1889 Jeremiah C Gillam biography 1889 Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania.

Child of William Gillam and Mary Kennedy

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam+ b. 30 Nov 1826, d. 21 Aug 1892

Mary Kennedy

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Gillam.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Kennedy married William Gillam.

Birth

Mary Kennedy was born at Pennsylvania.

Date

Location

Description

1889

In 1889 Jeremiah C Gillam biography 1889 Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania.

Child of Mary Kennedy and William Gillam

Reverand Jeremiah C. Gillam+ b. 30 Nov 1826, d. 21 Aug 1892

Alexander White

M, b. 1768, d. 19 December 1848

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1768

Alexander White was born in 1768 at Sligo, Ireland.

Marriage

before 1815

He married Alice Lawrence Smith before 1815.

Death

19 December 1848

Alexander White died on 19 December 1848 at Kortright, Delaware, New York.

Child of Alexander White and Alice Lawrence Smith

Hugh Alexander White+ b. 17 Dec 1827, d. 4 Apr 1896

Alice Lawrence Smith

F, b. 29 September 1789, d. 23 August 1848

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1815

As of before 1815,her married name was White.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 September 1789

Alice Lawrence Smith was born on 29 September 1789 at Chatham, Columbia, New York.

Marriage

before 1815

She married Alexander White before 1815.

Death

23 August 1848

Alice Lawrence Smith died on 23 August 1848 at Kortright, Delaware, New York, at age 58.

Child of Alice Lawrence Smith and Alexander White

Hugh Alexander White+ b. 17 Dec 1827, d. 4 Apr 1896

Robert H. Harkness

M, b. 1797, d. 23 June 1845

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1797

Robert H. Harkness was born in 1797 at Ireland.

Marriage

before 1829

He married Lydia Leal, daughter of James Leal and Sarah McClaughry, before 1829.

Death

23 June 1845

Robert H. Harkness died on 23 June 1845 at Kortright, Delaware, New York.

Child of Robert H. Harkness and Lydia Leal

Sarah Harkness+ b. 2 Jul 1829, d. 20 Nov 1917

Lydia Leal

F, b. 12 April 1802, d. 28 November 1887

Father*

James Leal b. c 1769, d. c 1841

Mother*

Sarah McClaughry b. c 1768, d. c 1841

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1829

As of before 1829,her married name was Harkness.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 April 1802

Lydia Leal was born on 12 April 1802 at Kortright, Delaware, New York.

She was the daughter of James Leal and Sarah McClaughry.

Marriage

before 1829

Lydia Leal married Robert H. Harkness before 1829.

Death

28 November 1887

Lydia Leal died on 28 November 1887 at Sterling Valley, Cayuga, New York, at age 85.

Child of Lydia Leal and Robert H. Harkness

Sarah Harkness+ b. 2 Jul 1829, d. 20 Nov 1917

James Leal

M, b. circa 1769, d. circa 1841

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

James Leal married Sarah McClaughry.

Birth

circa 1769

James Leal was born circa 1769 at Scotland.

Death

circa 1841

He died circa 1841 at Kortright, Delaware, New York.

Child of James Leal and Sarah McClaughry

Lydia Leal+ b. 12 Apr 1802, d. 28 Nov 1887

Sarah McClaughry

F, b. circa 1768, d. circa 1841

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Leal.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Sarah McClaughry married James Leal.

Birth

circa 1768

Sarah McClaughry was born circa 1768 at Kortright, Delaware, New York.

Death

circa 1841

She died circa 1841 at Delhi, Delaware, New York.

Child of Sarah McClaughry and James Leal

Lydia Leal+ b. 12 Apr 1802, d. 28 Nov 1887

Wanda Irene West

F, b. 5 December 1932, d. 15 November 2019

Father*

Howard Linscott West b. 14 Jul 1902, d. 28 Feb 1994

Mother*

Beulah M. Holt b. 6 Dec 1902, d. 27 May 1995

Wanda Irene (West) Pitts Dunsworth

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1947

As of 1947,her married name was Pitts.

Married Name

1978

As of 1978,her married name was Dunsworth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 December 1932

Wanda Irene West was born on 5 December 1932.

She was the daughter of Howard Linscott West and Beulah M. Holt.

Marriage

1947

Wanda Irene West married James Arthur Pitts, son of Arthur Harrison Pitts and Nola Elizabeth Inman, in 1947.

Marriage

1978

Wanda Irene West married Harley Elbert Dunsworth in 1978.

Death

15 November 2019

Wanda Irene West died on 15 November 2019 at age 86 Wanda Dunsworth, 86, of Mound City, Kansas died on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Advent of Overland Park. Wanda Irene (West) Pitts Dunsworth was born December 5, 1932 at Farlinville, Kansas to Howard and Beulah (Holt) West. She was the 5th of 6 children born at her parents farm home. She attended grade school at Farlinville and graduated in 1946. She attended freshman year at Mound City High School. On August 4, 1947 Wanda married James Arthur Pitts. They lived in western Kansas where Jim worked building new REA Lines for Reese Construction Company. They eventually moved back to Linn County where they farmed for 30 years. They were the parents of four children: three daughters, Joyce, Janet, and Julie; and one son, James H. After her children were all in school, Wanda attended Cosmetology school at Iola, Kansas. She owned and operated her Beauty Shop for 25 years. Her husband, James, died December 24, 1977.
On July 7, 1978, Wanda married Harley Elbert Dunsworth. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2011.
Wanda was preceded in death by her two husbands; one son, James H. Pitts on January 20, 1978; one daughter, Julie G. Green on May 4, 2003; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce (Terry) Crump and Janet Kerr; 11 grandchildren, James Brown, Darrin Brown, Denese (Charles) Bright, J. R. Kerr, Jenniffer Marrs and fiancé Keith Jones, Jacklyn (Younse) Kerr, Jacob (Samantha) Hall, Joshua (Danielle) Hall, Josie (Albert) Welch, Jim Green, William (Emilie) Green; 25 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Sue Gentry.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas.

Date

Location

Description

May 1957

In May 1957 James Arthur and Wanda (West) Pitts family photo.

James Arthur and Wanda (West) Pitts family - May 1957

Children of Wanda Irene West and James Arthur Pitts

Julie Gay Pitts b. 16 Apr 1953, d. 4 May 2003
James Howard Pitts+ b. 7 Jun 1955, d. 20 Jan 1978

James Arthur Pitts

M, b. 31 July 1920, d. 24 December 1977

Father*

Arthur Harrison Pitts b. 18 Sep 1893, d. 2 Jul 1964

Mother*

Nola Elizabeth Inman b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 28 Sep 1971

James Arthur Pitts - May 1957

James Arthur Pitts signature 1945

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

James Arthur Pitts was also known as James Arthus.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 July 1920

James Arthur Pitts was born on 31 July 1920 at Pawnee, Kansas.

He was the son of Arthur Harrison Pitts and Nola Elizabeth Inman.

Marriage

1947

James Arthur Pitts married Wanda Irene West, daughter of Howard Linscott West and Beulah M. Holt, in 1947.

Death

24 December 1977

James Arthur Pitts died on 24 December 1977 at age 57.

Date

Location

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs

At Department of Veterans Affairs Enlistment Date 21 Feb 1942
Discharge Date 28 Nov 1945
MOMM2 US NAVY.

4 December 1945

Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas

On 4 December 1945 at Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, World War II Draft Card for James Arthur Pitts.

World War II Draft Card for James Arthur Pitts 04 Dec 1945 Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas

May 1957

In May 1957 James Arthur and Wanda (West) Pitts family photo.

James Arthur and Wanda (West) Pitts family - May 1957

Children of James Arthur Pitts and Wanda Irene West

Julie Gay Pitts b. 16 Apr 1953, d. 4 May 2003
James Howard Pitts+ b. 7 Jun 1955, d. 20 Jan 1978

Harley Elbert Dunsworth

M, d. 2011

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

1978

Harley Elbert Dunsworth married Wanda Irene West, daughter of Howard Linscott West and Beulah M. Holt, in 1978.

Death

2011

Harley Elbert Dunsworth died in 2011.

Howard Linscott West

M, b. 14 July 1902, d. 28 February 1994

Father*

Benjamin Butler West b. 1864, d. 1924

Mother*

Olive Susanna Silsby b. 28 Dec 1875, d. 26 Feb 1945

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 July 1902

Howard Linscott West was born on 14 July 1902 at Kansas.

He was the son of Benjamin Butler West and Olive Susanna Silsby.

Marriage

12 October 1921

Howard Linscott West married Beulah M. Holt, daughter of Lawrence Holt and May Beatrice Paddock, on 12 October 1921 at Mound City, Linn, Kansas.

Death

28 February 1994

Howard Linscott West died on 28 February 1994 at Kansas at age 91 Howard Linscott West obituary.

Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) 02 Mar 1994 - Howard Linscott West obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Paris, Linn, Kansas

Howard Linscott West was listed as a son in Benjamin Butler West's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas; Name     Benjamin B West
Age in 1910     46
Birth Date     1864
Birthplace     Illinois
Home in 1910     Paris, Linn, Kansas, USA
Sheet Number     14b
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Olive S West
Father's Birthplace     Illinois
Mother's Birthplace     Illinois
Native Tongue     English
Occupation     Farmer
Industry     General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other     Own Account
Home Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     Free
Farm or House     Farm
Able to read     Y
Able to Write     Y
Enumeration District Number     0120
Years Married     11
Enumerated Year     1910.¹

Child of Howard Linscott West and Beulah M. Holt

Wanda Irene West+ b. 5 Dec 1932, d. 15 Nov 2019

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374458.

Beulah M. Holt

F, b. 6 December 1902, d. 27 May 1995

Father*

Lawrence Holt b. 10 Nov 1874, d. 3 Jul 1963

Mother*

May Beatrice Paddock b. 18 Feb 1877, d. 9 Jul 1950

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 October 1921

As of 12 October 1921,her married name was West.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 December 1902

Beulah M. Holt was born on 6 December 1902 at Kansas.

She was the daughter of Lawrence Holt and May Beatrice Paddock.

Marriage

12 October 1921

Beulah M. Holt married Howard Linscott West, son of Benjamin Butler West and Olive Susanna Silsby, on 12 October 1921 at Mound City, Linn, Kansas.

Death

27 May 1995

Beulah M. Holt died on 27 May 1995 at age 92.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Paris, Linn, Kansas

Beulah M. Holt was listed as a daughter in Lawrence Holt's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas.¹

1920

Paris, Linn, Kansas

Beulah M. Holt was listed as a daughter in Lawrence Holt's household on the 1920 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas; Name     Laurence Holt
Age     45
Birth Year     abt 1875
Birthplace     Kansas
Home in 1920     Paris, Linn, Kansas
House Number     Farm
Residence Date     1920
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     May Holt
Father's Birthplace     Ohio
Mother's Birthplace     USA
Able to Speak English     Yes
Occupation     Farming
Industry     General Farm
Employment Field     Own Account
Home Owned or Rented     Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged     Free
Able to read     Yes
Able to Write     Yes.²

Child of Beulah M. Holt and Howard Linscott West

Wanda Irene West+ b. 5 Dec 1932, d. 15 Nov 2019

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374458.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 125.

Benjamin Butler West

M, b. 1864, d. 1924

Father*

William N. West b. c 1828

Mother*

Caroline Reed b. c 1840

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Benjamin Butler West was also known as B. B.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1864

Benjamin Butler West was born in 1864 at Illinois.

He was the son of William N. West and Caroline Reed.

Marriage

25 December 1898

Benjamin Butler West married Olive Susanna Silsby, daughter of William Linscott Silsby and Mary Melissa Walker, on 25 December 1898 at Mound City, Linn, Kansas, B B West and Olive Silsby marriage announcement.

Mound City Republic (Mound City, Kansas) 29 Dec 1898 - B B West and Olive Silsby marriage announcement

Death

1924

Benjamin Butler West died in 1924.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Paris, Linn, Kansas

Benjamin Butler West was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas, Name     Benjamin West
Age     35
Birth Date     May 1865
Birthplace     Illinois, USA
Home in 1900     Paris, Linn, Kansas
Sheet Number     10
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     214
Family Number     214
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Iva West
Marriage Year     1899
Years Married     1
Father's Birthplace     Illinois, USA
Mother's Birthplace     Kansas, USA
Occupation     Farmer
Can Read     Y
Can Write     Y
Can Speak English     Y
House Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     F
Farm or House     F.¹

1910

Paris, Linn, Kansas

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas, Name     Benjamin B West
Age in 1910     46
Birth Date     1864
Birthplace     Illinois
Home in 1910     Paris, Linn, Kansas, USA
Sheet Number     14b
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Olive S West
Father's Birthplace     Illinois
Mother's Birthplace     Illinois
Native Tongue     English
Occupation     Farmer
Industry     General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other     Own Account
Home Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     Free
Farm or House     Farm
Able to read     Y
Able to Write     Y
Enumeration District Number     0120
Years Married     11
Enumerated Year     1910.²

Children of Benjamin Butler West and Olive Susanna Silsby

Susie Pearl West b. 5 Jan 1901, d. 23 Jun 1996
Howard Linscott West+ b. 14 Jul 1902, d. 28 Feb 1994
Robley Allen West b. 1903, d. 1994
Ruth West b. 1 Oct 1906, d. 6 Mar 1994
Gladys Esther West b. 1 Feb 1908, d. 28 Feb 2008
Bernard Benjamin West b. 8 May 1909, d. 3 Jun 1995
Hazel Beatrice West b. 15 Apr 1911, d. 24 Aug 2003
Rita Olive West b. 28 Dec 1912, d. 4 Jan 2008
Velma West b. 1914, d. 2000

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 487; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0114.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374458.

Olive Susanna Silsby

F, b. 28 December 1875, d. 26 February 1945

Father*

William Linscott Silsby b. 22 Nov 1849, d. 14 Apr 1924

Mother*

Mary Melissa Walker b. Feb 1858, d. 14 Jun 1940

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Olive Susanna Silsby was also known as Iva.

Married Name

25 December 1898

As of 25 December 1898,her married name was West.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 December 1875

Olive Susanna Silsby was born on 28 December 1875 at Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Linscott Silsby and Mary Melissa Walker.

Marriage

25 December 1898

Olive Susanna Silsby married Benjamin Butler West, son of William N. West and Caroline Reed, on 25 December 1898 at Mound City, Linn, Kansas, B B West and Olive Silsby marriage announcement.

Mound City Republic (Mound City, Kansas) 29 Dec 1898 - B B West and Olive Silsby marriage announcement

Death

26 February 1945

Olive Susanna Silsby died on 26 February 1945 at Mound City, Linn, Kansas, at age 69.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Centerville, Linn, Kansas

Olive Susanna Silsby was listed as a daughter in William Linscott Silsby's household on the 1880 Census at Centerville, Linn, Kansas; Name     Wm. Silsby
Age     36
Birth Date     Abt 1844
Birthplace     Illinois
Home in 1880     Centerville, Linn, Kansas, USA
House Number     2881
Dwelling Number     208
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Self (Head)
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Mary Silsby
Father's Birthplace     Ohio
Mother's Birthplace     Ohio
Occupation     Farmer
Months Not Employed     12.¹

1900

Paris, Linn, Kansas

Olive Susanna Silsby was listed as wife in Benjamin Butler West's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas; Name     Benjamin West
Age     35
Birth Date     May 1865
Birthplace     Illinois, USA
Home in 1900     Paris, Linn, Kansas
Sheet Number     10
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     214
Family Number     214
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Iva West
Marriage Year     1899
Years Married     1
Father's Birthplace     Illinois, USA
Mother's Birthplace     Kansas, USA
Occupation     Farmer
Can Read     Y
Can Write     Y
Can Speak English     Y
House Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     F
Farm or House     F.²

1910

Paris, Linn, Kansas

Olive Susanna Silsby was listed as wife in Benjamin Butler West's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Linn, Kansas; Name     Benjamin B West
Age in 1910     46
Birth Date     1864
Birthplace     Illinois
Home in 1910     Paris, Linn, Kansas, USA
Sheet Number     14b
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Olive S West
Father's Birthplace     Illinois
Mother's Birthplace     Illinois
Native Tongue     English
Occupation     Farmer
Industry     General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other     Own Account
Home Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     Free
Farm or House     Farm
Able to read     Y
Able to Write     Y
Enumeration District Number     0120
Years Married     11
Enumerated Year     1910.³

Date

Location

Description

July 1893

Colorado

In July 1893 at Colorado Billy Silsby injured in wagon accident.

Children of Olive Susanna Silsby and Benjamin Butler West

Susie Pearl West b. 5 Jan 1901, d. 23 Jun 1996
Howard Linscott West+ b. 14 Jul 1902, d. 28 Feb 1994
Robley Allen West b. 1903, d. 1994
Ruth West b. 1 Oct 1906, d. 6 Mar 1994
Gladys Esther West b. 1 Feb 1908, d. 28 Feb 2008
Bernard Benjamin West b. 8 May 1909, d. 3 Jun 1995
Hazel Beatrice West b. 15 Apr 1911, d. 24 Aug 2003
Rita Olive West b. 28 Dec 1912, d. 4 Jan 2008
Velma West b. 1914, d. 2000

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Centerville, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 386; Page: 22D; Enumeration District: 125.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 487; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0114.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374458.

Julie Gay Pitts

F, b. 16 April 1953, d. 4 May 2003

Father*

James Arthur Pitts b. 31 Jul 1920, d. 24 Dec 1977

Mother*

Wanda Irene West b. 5 Dec 1932, d. 15 Nov 2019

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hall.

Married Name

before 2003

As of before 2003,her married name was Green.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Julie Gay Pitts married (?) Hall.

Birth

16 April 1953

Julie Gay Pitts was born on 16 April 1953 at Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas.

She was the daughter of James Arthur Pitts and Wanda Irene West.

Marriage

before 2003

Julie Gay Pitts married (?) Green before 2003.

Death

4 May 2003

Julie Gay Pitts died on 4 May 2003 at Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, at age 50.

Date

Location

Description

May 1957

In May 1957 James Arthur and Wanda (West) Pitts family photo.

(?) Hall

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

(?) Hall married Julie Gay Pitts, daughter of James Arthur Pitts and Wanda Irene West.

(?) Green

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

before 2003

(?) Green married Julie Gay Pitts, daughter of James Arthur Pitts and Wanda Irene West, before 2003.

Arthur Harrison Pitts

M, b. 18 September 1893, d. 2 July 1964

Father*

James Lewis Pitts b. 1 Jan 1867, d. 24 Apr 1937

Mother*

Nancy Ann Gazaway b. 4 May 1876, d. 1963

Harry Pitts - May 1957

Arthur Harrison (A H) Pitts signature 1942

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Arthur Harrison Pitts was also known as Harry.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 September 1893

Arthur Harrison Pitts was born on 18 September 1893 at Noble, Oklahoma.

He was the son of James Lewis Pitts and Nancy Ann Gazaway.

Marriage

19 August 1916

Arthur Harrison Pitts married Nola Elizabeth Inman, daughter of Joseph William Inman and Margaret Mary Louella Scott, on 19 August 1916 at Bourbon, Kansas, Nola (Inman) Lusk and Harry Pitts marriage announcement.

Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor (Fort Scott, Kansas) 23 Aug 1916 - Nola (Inman) Lusk and Harry Pitts marriage announcement

Death

2 July 1964

Arthur Harrison Pitts died on 2 July 1964 at Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, at age 70.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Coal, Vernon, Missouri

Arthur Harrison Pitts was listed as a son in James Lewis Pitts's household on the 1900 Census at Coal, Vernon, Missouri; Name     James L Pitts
Age     33
Birth Date     Jan 1867
Birthplace     Illinois, USA
[Tennessee]
Home in 1900     Coal, Vernon, Missouri
Sheet Number     5
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     87
Family Number     88
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Nancy Pitts
Marriage Year     1892
Years Married     8
Father's Birthplace     Tennessee, USA
Mother's Birthplace     Tennessee, USA
Occupation     Farmer
Months Not Employed     6
Can Read     Y
Can Write     N
Can Speak English     Y
House Owned or Rented     Rent
Farm or House     F.¹

1920

Scott, Bourbon, Kansas

Arthur Harrison Pitts was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Scott, Bourbon, Kansas.²

1940

Mill Creek, Bourbon, Kansas

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Mill Creek, Bourbon, Kansas.³

Date

Location

Description

5 June 1917

World War I Draft Registration Card, Bourbon, Kansas

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration Card, Bourbon, Kansas,
Name     Arthur Harrison Pitts
Race     Caucasian (White)
Marital Status     Married
Birth Date     19 Sep 1893
Birth Place     Oklahoma, USA
Residence Date     1917-1918
Street Address     R. F. D. 4
Residence Place     Bourbon County, Kansas, USA
Physical Build     Slender
Height     Short
Hair Color     Brown
Eye Color     Blue.

World War I Draft Registration Card for Arthur Harrison Pitts 05 Jun 1917 Bourbon county, Kansas

1942

Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas

In 1942 at Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, Name     Arthur Harrison Pitts
Gender     Male
Race     White
Birth Date     19 Sep 1893
Birth Place     Noble, Oklahoma, USA
Residence Place     Fort Scott, Kansas, USA
Military Draft Date     1942
Occupation     Own Farm
Height     5 6
Eye Color     Blue
Hair Color     Brown
Weight     130
Complexion     Ruddy
Next of Kin     Helen Duncan.

World War II Draft Registration Card for Arthur Harrison Pitts 1942 Ft Scott, Bourbon county, Kansas

May 1957

In May 1957 photo of Nola (Inman) and Harry Pitts.

Nola (Inman) and Harry Pitts 1957

Nola (Inman) and Harry Pitts - May 1957

Children of Arthur Harrison Pitts and Nola Elizabeth Inman

Margaret Helen Pitts b. 4 Apr 1917, d. 12 Aug 1997
Mary Josephine Pitts b. 16 Oct 1918, d. 5 Mar 2012
James Arthur Pitts+ b. 31 Jul 1920, d. 24 Dec 1977
John Andrew Pitts b. 3 May 1922, d. 6 May 1996
Kenneth Paul Pitts b. 15 Sep 1924, d. 22 Feb 2016
Calvin Lewis Pitts b. 15 Nov 1926, d. 11 Nov 2017
Grace Louise Pitts b. 31 Aug 1928, d. 29 Sep 2009
Harold Lindy Pitts b. 22 Jun 1930, d. 21 Apr 1995
Juanita Pearl Pitts b. 16 Dec 1932, d. 26 Oct 2015
Rowena Faye Pitts b. 10 Feb 1935, d. 23 Jan 2015

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coal, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: 906; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0125.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scott, Bourbon, Kansas; Roll: T625_525; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 56.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mill Creek, Bourbon, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01221; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6-19.

Nola Elizabeth Inman

F, b. 22 December 1892, d. 28 September 1971

Father*

Joseph William Inman b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 11 Jul 1921

Mother*

Margaret Mary Louella Scott b. 17 Nov 1861, d. 4 Feb 1902

Nola (Inman) Pitts

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

18 January 1911

As of 18 January 1911,her married name was Lusk.

Married Name

19 August 1916

As of 19 August 1916,her married name was Pitts.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 December 1892

Nola Elizabeth Inman was born on 22 December 1892 at Bourbon, Kansas.

She was the daughter of Joseph William Inman and Margaret Mary Louella Scott.

Marriage

18 January 1911

Nola Elizabeth Inman married Vardie David Lusk on 18 January 1911 at Bourbon, Kansas.

Marriage

19 August 1916

Nola Elizabeth Inman married Arthur Harrison Pitts, son of James Lewis Pitts and Nancy Ann Gazaway, on 19 August 1916 at Bourbon, Kansas, Nola (Inman) Lusk and Harry Pitts marriage announcement.

Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor (Fort Scott, Kansas) 23 Aug 1916 - Nola (Inman) Lusk and Harry Pitts marriage announcement

Death

28 September 1971

Nola Elizabeth Inman died on 28 September 1971 at Bourbon, Kansas, at age 78.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas

Nola Elizabeth Inman was listed as a daughter in Joseph William Inman's household on the 1900 Census at Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas; Name     Joseph W Inman
Age     54
Birth Date     Feb 1846
Birthplace     Tennessee, USA
Home in 1900     Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas
Sheet Number     4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     68
Family Number     72
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Margaret L Duncan
Marriage Year     1880
Years Married     20
Father's Birthplace     Tennessee, USA
Mother's Birthplace     Tennessee, USA
Occupation     Farmer
Home Free or Mortgaged     F
Farm or House     F.¹

1910

Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas

Nola Elizabeth Inman was listed as a daughter in Joseph William Inman's household on the 1910 Census at Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas; Name     Joseph W Inman
Age in 1910     64
Birth Date     1846
Birthplace     Tennessee
Home in 1910     Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
Sheet Number     6a
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Widowed
Father's Birthplace     Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace     Tennessee
Native Tongue     English
Occupation     Farmer
Industry     Gen Farm
Employer, Employee or Other     Own Account
Home Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     Free
Farm or House     Farm
Able to read     Y
Able to Write     Y
Enumeration District Number     0036
Out of Work     N
Number of Weeks Out of Work     0
Enumerated Year     1910.²

1915

State Census, Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas

Nola Elizabeth Inman appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Joseph William Inman at State Census, Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas.

1920

Scott, Bourbon, Kansas

Nola Elizabeth Inman was listed as wife in Arthur Harrison Pitts's household on the 1920 Census at Scott, Bourbon, Kansas.³

1940

Mill Creek, Bourbon, Kansas

Nola Elizabeth Inman was listed as wife in Arthur Harrison Pitts's household on the 1940 Census at Mill Creek, Bourbon, Kansas.⁴

Date

Location

Description

10 November 1906

Bourbon, Kansas

Nola Elizabeth Inman was listed as a beneficiary in Robert Nelson Scott's will on 10 November 1906 at Bourbon, Kansas; Probate notice to heirs of R N Scott.

Children of Nola Elizabeth Inman and Vardie David Lusk

William David Lusk b. 16 Nov 1912, d. 14 Oct 1996
Jerold Edward Lusk b. 25 Jan 1913, d. 29 Mar 2002

Children of Nola Elizabeth Inman and Arthur Harrison Pitts

Margaret Helen Pitts b. 4 Apr 1917, d. 12 Aug 1997
Mary Josephine Pitts b. 16 Oct 1918, d. 5 Mar 2012
James Arthur Pitts+ b. 31 Jul 1920, d. 24 Dec 1977
John Andrew Pitts b. 3 May 1922, d. 6 May 1996
Kenneth Paul Pitts b. 15 Sep 1924, d. 22 Feb 2016
Calvin Lewis Pitts b. 15 Nov 1926, d. 11 Nov 2017
Grace Louise Pitts b. 31 Aug 1928, d. 29 Sep 2009
Harold Lindy Pitts b. 22 Jun 1930, d. 21 Apr 1995
Juanita Pearl Pitts b. 16 Dec 1932, d. 26 Oct 2015
Rowena Faye Pitts b. 10 Feb 1935, d. 23 Jan 2015

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas; Roll: 471; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0030.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas; Roll: T624_432; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374445.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scott, Bourbon, Kansas; Roll: T625_525; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 56.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mill Creek, Bourbon, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01221; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6-19.