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The ancestors and relatives of Ted and Verna (Bremer) Cash

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Robert Creek

M, #2476, b. 9 December 1870, d. 20 April 1948
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)1st cousin 2 times removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*John Wesley Creek (b. 15 January 1838, d. 16 January 1902)
Mother*Elizabeth Cash (b. 5 March 1840, d. 31 January 1917)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Zelphia Beard (b. 22 August 1873, d. 23 May 1912)

Son*Arvey Ray Creek+ (b. 15 March 1894, d. 31 July 1963)
Daughter*Eva L Creek (b. 17 December 1895, d. 27 May 1896)
Son*Frank T Creek (b. 21 January 1897, d. 8 July 1898)
Son*Earl Rollie Creek+ (b. 20 April 1898, d. 26 October 1967)
Daughter*Opal Pearl Creek+ (b. 20 March 1902, d. 3 September 1961)
Daughter*Dorothy May Creek+ (b. 9 September 1904, d. 16 February 1924)
Son*Raymond Edward Creek, Sr+ (b. 6 September 1907, d. 20 November 1944)
Son*Robert Arnold Creek (b. 25 April 1910, d. March 1977)

Biography

Birth9 December 1870Birth: Robert Creek was born on 9 December 1870 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage9 October 1893Marriage: Robert Creek and Zelphia Beard were married on 9 October 1893 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Death20 April 1948Death: Robert Creek died on 20 April 1948 at age 77 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, United StatesB.1,2
BurialBurial: Robert Creek was buried in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, United StatesB.2
Memo (fam)This family has been researched by Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. CREEK, last addr: 17629 110th Ave. S.E., Renton, WA 98055 and by Mr & Mrs Melvin Glen DANIEL, last addr: 14229 143rd SE Renton, WA 980552
Residence10 May 1940Residence: Robert Creek lived in Montana, United StatesB, on 10 May 1940.4

Citations

  1. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  2. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  3. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  4. [S1131] Obituary of Nancy Nelson; The Flora Daily News Record; Friday, May 10 1940, p1

William Henry Lynn, Sr

M, #2477, b. 26 January 1862, d. 11 October 1936
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Jerusha Rooshie Creek (1st cousin 2 times removed of Dana Lou Cash)

Parents

Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Jerusha Rooshie Creek (b. 11 October 1860, d. 2 November 1947)

Daughter*Mary Elizabeth Lynn (b. 2 July 1885, d. 15 February 1970)
Daughter*Matilda E Lynn (b. 2 July 1885, d. 24 March 1901)
Daughter*Sarah Edith Lynn+ (b. 21 August 1888, d. 1946)
Daughter*Daisy Lynn (b. 4 December 1894, d. 5 June 1895)
Son*William Henry Lynn, Jr+ (b. 4 December 1894, d. January 1973)

Biography

Birth26 January 1862Birth: William Henry Lynn, Sr, was born on 26 January 1862 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage23 October 1884Marriage: William Henry Lynn, Sr, and Jerusha Rooshie Creek were married on 23 October 1884.2
Death11 October 1936Death: William Henry Lynn, Sr, died on 11 October 1936 at age 74 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,4
BurialBurial: William Henry Lynn, Sr, was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2
OccupationOccupation: William Henry Lynn, Sr, was a Farmer.4
Census (F)29 April 1930He and Jerusha Rooshie Creek were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Louisville Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.5

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  4. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  5. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co

William Anderson Nelson

M, #2478, b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Nancy Jane Creek (1st cousin 2 times removed of Dana Lou Cash)

Parents

Father*Isah Nelson
Mother*Hariet Wood
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)

Son*Infant Nelson (b. 11 December 1883, d. 18 December 1883)
Son*Frank Sylvestor Nelson+ (b. 6 January 1884, d. 21 January 1965)
Daughter*Estella Nelson (b. 5 January 1885, d. 23 November 1911)
Son*Roy Nelson (b. 26 April 1885, d. 26 September 1886)
Daughter*Harriett E Nelson (b. 25 July 1888, d. between 1891 and 1900)
Son*John W Nelson (b. 11 October 1891, d. 9 March 1950)
Daughter*Florence Nelson+ (b. 5 June 1895, d. 25 August 1983)
Daughter*Goldie Mae Nelson+ (b. 24 January 1899, d. 19 June 1985)

Biography

Birth16 December 1856Birth: William Anderson Nelson was born on 16 December 1856 in Richland Township, Madison, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage1 February 1883Marriage: William Anderson Nelson and Nancy Jane Creek were married on 1 February 1883 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
Death8 May 1934Death: William Anderson Nelson died on 8 May 1934 at age 77 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: William Anderson Nelson was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census (F)16 April 1930William Anderson Nelson and Nancy Jane Creek were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 408 E 4th StB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Tombstone (fam)A photo of his tombstone was taken at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.4

Citations

  1. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co
  4. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211

Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner

F, #2479, b. 9 December 1873, d. 18 May 1948
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Charles Creek (1st cousin 2 times removed of Dana Lou Cash)

Parents

Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Charles Creek (b. 22 July 1866, d. 6 October 1922)

Son*John (Henry) Creek+ (b. 20 July 1891, d. 9 November 1950)
Son*Ellsworth Creek (b. 30 December 1894, d. 27 December 1914)
Daughter*Ruth Creek (b. 1 August 1899, d. 30 August 1901)
Son*Carl Creek (b. 23 March 1901, d. 24 July 1990)
Daughter*Aline Creek (b. 10 August 1903, d. 8 November 1918)
Daughter*Iva Cora Creek (b. 27 August 1905, d. 8 April 1906)
Son*Charles Oscar Creek (b. 4 February 1909, d. 7 July 1994)
Daughter*Gertie Inez Creek (b. 4 November 1911, d. 9 May 2000)
Daughter*Martha Elizabeth Creek (b. 31 December 1913)

Biography

Birth9 December 1873Birth: Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner was born on 9 December 1873 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage21 August 1890Marriage: Charles Creek and Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner were married on 21 August 1890.4
Death18 May 1948Death: Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner died on 18 May 1948 at age 74 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB. of hypostatic pneumonia1,2
BurialBurial: Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner was buried at Rusk CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Name21 August 1890As of 21 August 1890, Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner was also known as Gertrude (Gertie) Creek.
Census (F)5 May 1910She and Charles Creek were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  3. [S13] 1910 Census; IL, Clay Co
  4. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL

Levi Jefferson Lynn

M, #2480, b. 8 February 1856, d. 20 July 1927
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Charlotte (Lottie) Creek (1st cousin 2 times removed of Dana Lou Cash)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Charlotte (Lottie) Creek (b. 10 November 1868, d. 6 July 1947)

Son*Levi (Austin) Lynn+ (b. 12 November 1893)
Daughter*Helen Margerite Lynn (b. 3 February 1902, d. 20 March 1947)
Daughter*Juanita Cornelia Lynn (b. 9 March 1909, d. 26 June 1968)

Biography

Birth8 February 1856Birth: Levi Jefferson Lynn was born on 8 February 1856 in Pennsylvania, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage8 March 1887Marriage: Levi Jefferson Lynn and Charlotte (Lottie) Creek were married on 8 March 1887.3
Death20 July 1927Death: Levi Jefferson Lynn died on 20 July 1927 at age 71 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Levi Jefferson Lynn was buried at Mt Zion CemeteryB in Stanford Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  3. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL

Zelphia Beard

F, #2481, b. 22 August 1873, d. 23 May 1912
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Robert Creek (1st cousin 2 times removed of Dana Lou Cash)

Parents

Father*Andrew J Beard (b. 1847, d. 30 March 1913)
Mother*Adeline Martin (b. 27 September 1852, d. 15 March 1944)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Robert Creek (b. 9 December 1870, d. 20 April 1948)

Son*Arvey Ray Creek+ (b. 15 March 1894, d. 31 July 1963)
Daughter*Eva L Creek (b. 17 December 1895, d. 27 May 1896)
Son*Frank T Creek (b. 21 January 1897, d. 8 July 1898)
Son*Earl Rollie Creek+ (b. 20 April 1898, d. 26 October 1967)
Daughter*Opal Pearl Creek+ (b. 20 March 1902, d. 3 September 1961)
Daughter*Dorothy May Creek+ (b. 9 September 1904, d. 16 February 1924)
Son*Raymond Edward Creek, Sr+ (b. 6 September 1907, d. 20 November 1944)
Son*Robert Arnold Creek (b. 25 April 1910, d. March 1977)

Biography

Birth22 August 1873Birth: Zelphia Beard was born on 22 August 1873.1,2
Marriage9 October 1893Marriage: Robert Creek and Zelphia Beard were married on 9 October 1893 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2,4
Death23 May 1912Death: Zelphia Beard died on 23 May 1912 at age 38 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
BurialBurial: Zelphia Beard was buried at Jenkins CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Memo (fam)This family has been researched by Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. CREEK, last addr: 17629 110th Ave. S.E., Renton, WA 98055 and by Mr & Mrs Melvin Glen DANIEL, last addr: 14229 143rd SE Renton, WA 980552
Name11 July 1900As of 11 July 1900, Zelphia Beard was also known as Zelphia Creek.

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  3. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  4. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998

Mary Elizabeth Lynn

F, #2482, b. 2 July 1885, d. 15 February 1970
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Henry Lynn, Sr (b. 26 January 1862, d. 11 October 1936)
Mother*Jerusha Rooshie Creek (b. 11 October 1860, d. 2 November 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester (b. 28 March 1873, d. 18 August 1936)

Biography

Birth2 July 1885Birth: Mary Elizabeth Lynn was born on 2 July 1885 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3,4
Marriage27 July 1902Marriage: Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester and Mary Elizabeth Lynn were married on 27 July 1902 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Death15 February 1970Death: Mary Elizabeth Lynn died on 15 February 1970 at age 84 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,5
BurialBurial: Mary Elizabeth Lynn was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Name27 July 1902As of 27 July 1902, Mary Elizabeth Lynn was also known as Mary Elizabeth Winchester.

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  4. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Matilda E Lynn

F, #2483, b. 2 July 1885, d. 24 March 1901
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Henry Lynn, Sr (b. 26 January 1862, d. 11 October 1936)
Mother*Jerusha Rooshie Creek (b. 11 October 1860, d. 2 November 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth2 July 1885Birth: Matilda E Lynn was born on 2 July 1885 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Death24 March 1901Death: Matilda E Lynn died on 24 March 1901 at age 15 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
BurialBurial: Matilda E Lynn was buried at Mt Zion CemeteryB in Stanford Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998

Sarah Edith Lynn

F, #2484, b. 21 August 1888, d. 1946
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Henry Lynn, Sr (b. 26 January 1862, d. 11 October 1936)
Mother*Jerusha Rooshie Creek (b. 11 October 1860, d. 2 November 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Harvey Rumley (b. 1882, d. 1937)

Daughter*Ada Fern Rumley (b. 22 February 1905)
Son*Arnold Faye Rumley (b. 21 November 1907)

Biography

Birth21 August 1888Birth: Sarah Edith Lynn was born on 21 August 1888 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage27 February 1904Marriage: Harvey Rumley and Sarah Edith Lynn were married on 27 February 1904 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
Death1946Death: Sarah Edith Lynn died in 1946 at age ~58 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.4
BurialBurial: Sarah Edith Lynn was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.4
Name27 February 1904As of 27 February 1904, Sarah Edith Lynn was also known as Sarah Edith Rumley.

Citations

  1. [S76] Marriage Records, Clay Co, IL; from Clay Co Genealogical Society
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  4. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society

Daisy Lynn

F, #2485, b. 4 December 1894, d. 5 June 1895
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Henry Lynn, Sr (b. 26 January 1862, d. 11 October 1936)
Mother*Jerusha Rooshie Creek (b. 11 October 1860, d. 2 November 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth4 December 1894Birth: Daisy Lynn was born on 4 December 1894 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3,4
Death5 June 1895Death: Daisy Lynn died on 5 June 1895 at age 0 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
BurialBurial: Daisy Lynn was buried at Mt Zion CemeteryB in Stanford Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  4. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998

William Henry Lynn, Jr

M, #2486, b. 4 December 1894, d. January 1973
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Henry Lynn, Sr (b. 26 January 1862, d. 11 October 1936)
Mother*Jerusha Rooshie Creek (b. 11 October 1860, d. 2 November 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family 1: Nellie Francis Tolbert (b. 1898)

Daughter*Katherine Elizabeth Lynn+ (b. 6 June 1915)

Family 2: Marie Ellen Richman (b. 23 May 1912, d. 1 August 2003)

Biography

Birth4 December 1894Birth: William Henry Lynn, Jr, was born on 4 December 1894 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriageabout 1914Marriage: William Henry Lynn, Jr, and Nellie Francis Tolbert were married about 1914.3,4
Marriagebefore 1945Marriage: William Henry Lynn, Jr, and Marie Ellen Richman were married before 1945.3
DeathJanuary 1973Death: William Henry Lynn, Jr, died in January 1973 at age 78 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  4. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211

Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester

M, #2487, b. 28 March 1873, d. 18 August 1936
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Mary Elizabeth Lynn (2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Mary Elizabeth Lynn (b. 2 July 1885, d. 15 February 1970)

Biography

Birth28 March 1873Birth: Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester was born on 28 March 1873.1
Marriage27 July 1902Marriage: Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester and Mary Elizabeth Lynn were married on 27 July 1902 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Death18 August 1936Death: Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester died on 18 August 1936 at age 63 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Harvey (Sullivan) Winchester was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL

Harvey Rumley

M, #2488, b. 1882, d. 1937
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)Partner of Sarah Edith Lynn (2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash)

Parents

Father*Jeff Rumley
Mother*Mary Jones
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Sarah Edith Lynn (b. 21 August 1888, d. 1946)

Daughter*Ada Fern Rumley (b. 22 February 1905)
Son*Arnold Faye Rumley (b. 21 November 1907)

Biography

Birth1882Birth: Harvey Rumley was born in 1882 in Xenia, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage27 February 1904Marriage: Harvey Rumley and Sarah Edith Lynn were married on 27 February 1904 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3,1
Death1937Death: Harvey Rumley died in 1937 at age ~55 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2
BurialBurial: Harvey Rumley was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S76] Marriage Records, Clay Co, IL; from Clay Co Genealogical Society
  2. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  3. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL

Infant Nelson

M, #2489, b. 11 December 1883, d. 18 December 1883
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Anderson Nelson (b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934)
Mother*Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth11 December 1883Birth: Infant Nelson was born on 11 December 1883 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death18 December 1883Death: Infant Nelson died on 18 December 1883 at age 0 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Infant Nelson was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  2. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns

Roy Nelson

M, #2490, b. 26 April 1885, d. 26 September 1886
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Anderson Nelson (b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934)
Mother*Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth26 April 1885Birth: Roy Nelson was born on 26 April 1885 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death26 September 1886Death: Roy Nelson died on 26 September 1886 at age 1 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Roy Nelson was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  2. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns

Frank Sylvestor Nelson

M, #2491, b. 6 January 1884, d. 21 January 1965
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Anderson Nelson (b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934)
Mother*Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Ollie May Mosely (b. 16 May 1887, d. 7 August 1977)

Son*Edgar Nelson (b. after 1908)
Daughter*Viola Nelson (b. 1910, d. before 28 January 1965)
Daughter*Nellie B Nelson (b. 1911, d. before 13 August 1977)
Daughter*Pauline Stella Nelson (b. 1914, d. before 28 January 1965)
Daughter*Margaret B Nelson (b. 24 October 1917, d. 3 May 2001)
Son*Clifford R Nelson (b. 29 December 1918, d. 15 April 2005)
Son*John A Nelson (b. 1921)
Daughter*Ione M Nelson (b. 1924, d. before 28 January 1965)
Daughter*Vesta Mae Nelson (b. December 1924)

Biography

Birth6 January 1884Birth: Frank Sylvestor Nelson was born on 6 January 1884 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage5 July 1908Marriage: Frank Sylvestor Nelson and Ollie May Mosely were married on 5 July 1908 in Bedford, Henderson, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
Death21 January 1965Death: Frank Sylvestor Nelson died on 21 January 1965 at age 81 at Mathre Nursing HomeB in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4
Burial23 January 1965Burial: Frank Sylvestor Nelson was buried on 23 January 1965 at Rose Hill CemeteryB in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4
Census-State (fam)1925State Census: Frank Sylvestor Nelson and Ollie May Mosely appeared in the state census in 1925 in Woolstock, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Census (F)5 April 1930He and Ollie May Mosely were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Dayton Township, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB, with Margaret B Nelson, Clifford R Nelson, John A Nelson, Vesta Mae Nelson, and Pauline Stella Nelson.6
Residence10 May 1940Residence: Frank Sylvestor Nelson lived in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB, on 10 May 1940.7
Obituary28 January 1965Obituary: The obituary for Frank was recorded in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB, on 28 January 1965. From the Eagle Grove Eagle, Eagle Grove Iowa - January 28, 1965
Frank S Nelson Funeral Held in Baptist Church
Frank S Nelson, 81, died Thursday morning Jan 21st at the Mathre Nursing Home, following a long illness. He had been in failing health for four years.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Baptist church with the Rev. Howard Chhurch officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, and seven children, Mrs. Nellie Butterfield of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs Margaret Louberto of Des Moines, Mrs. Duane Anderson of Renwick, Mrs. Bud Schaffer, Clifford and John Nelson of Eagle Grove and Ed of Peoria, Ill.
Mr. Nelson was employed for 22 years as custodian of the Eagle Grove parks. For many years they resided at the Convalescent Home on South Jackson Ave. where Mrs. Nelson managed. She was the first manager of the Convalescent Home which the county operates here.
Here from out-of-town for the services were: Mrs. Nellie Butterfield of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Margaret Louberto of Desmoines, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nelson of Peoria, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Duane Anderson, Renwick, Wm. Haugen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haugen, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Haugen, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Hans Christensen, Mrs. H. P. Haugen, Pine City, Minn.; Mrs. Maude Joines, Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Goldie Glasford, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Glasford, Gene Glasford, Miss Pat Mack, all of Flora, Ill.; Tom Anderson, Iowa State University, Ames; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fontanini, Desmoines; Mrs. Jim Roberts, Mrs. Tom MacAnally, Ft. Dodge; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Norris, Emmetsburg.4

Citations

  1. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  2. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  3. [S1127] Obituary of Ollie Mae Mosley; Eagle Grove Eagle; Eagle Grove Iowa; August 13, 1977
  4. [S1126] Obituary of Frank S Nelson; Eagle Grove Eagle; Eagle Grove Iowa; January 28, 1965
  5. [S1128] 1925 Census; IA, Wright Co
  6. [S1053] 1930 Census; IA, Wright Co
  7. [S1131] Obituary of Nancy Nelson; The Flora Daily News Record; Friday, May 10 1940, p1

Florence Nelson

F, #2492, b. 5 June 1895, d. 25 August 1983
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Anderson Nelson (b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934)
Mother*Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Hans Pederson Haugen (b. 1889)

Son*Philip Haugen (b. 20 May 1917, d. 10 November 1999)
Daughter*Virginia Haugen (b. February 1919)

Biography

Birth5 June 1895Birth: Florence Nelson was born on 5 June 1895 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage2 October 1915Marriage: Hans Pederson Haugen and Florence Nelson were married on 2 October 1915.1
Death25 August 1983Death: Florence Nelson died on 25 August 1983 at age 88 in Chisago, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2,3
BurialBurial: Florence Nelson was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Name2 October 1915As of 2 October 1915, Florence Nelson was also known as Florence Haugen.1
Census (F)16 January 1920She and Hans Pederson Haugen were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Pokegama Township, Pine, Minnesota, United StatesB, with Philip Haugen and Virginia Haugen.4
Residence10 May 1940Residence: Florence Nelson lived in Grasston, Kanabec, Minnesota, United StatesB, on 10 May 1940.5

Citations

  1. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S871] Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017
  4. [S1133] 1920 Census; NM, Pine Co
  5. [S1131] Obituary of Nancy Nelson; The Flora Daily News Record; Friday, May 10 1940, p1

John W Nelson

M, #2493, b. 11 October 1891, d. 9 March 1950
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Anderson Nelson (b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934)
Mother*Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)
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Family: Violet Michael (b. 1910)

Biography

Birth11 October 1891Birth: John W Nelson was born on 11 October 1891 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage29 October 1927Marriage: John W Nelson and Violet Michael were married on 29 October 1927.2
Death9 March 1950Death: John W Nelson died on 9 March 1950 at age 58 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Burial12 March 1950Burial: John W Nelson was buried on 12 March 1950 at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
Occupation29 April 1930On 29 Apr 1930 his occupation in Flora, IL was listed as a deliveryman in the retail hardware business.4
Census (F)29 April 1930John W Nelson and Violet Michael were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 603 Vincenner AveB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.4
Residence10 May 1940Residence: John W Nelson lived in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, on 10 May 1940.5
Obituary9 March 1950Obituary: The obituary for John was recorded in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, on 9 March 1950. From The Flora Daily News-Record, Flora, IL - March 9, 1950
John Nelson Is Found Dead at Home Here Today
Coroner Fred B Gibson called an inquest at 4:30 this afternoon, into the death of John Nelson, whose body was found hanging by a sash cord in a shed at the rear of his home on East Fourth street at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
Suicide is expected to be the verdict rendered by the coroner's jury, with ill health believed to be the motive. Mr. Nelson has spent considerable time recently in Barnes Hospital at St. Louis, Mo., where he was treated for a serious nervous conditiion, and his health has shown no improvement.
The body was found by Mrs. Nelson. She immediately summoned a doctor who prononced her husband dead.
Mr. Nelson, a plumber by trade is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Goldia Glassford.
The body is at the Hancock Funeral Home, where information can be secured concerning funeral arrangements, which are not yet made.

From The Flora Daily News-Record, Flora, IL - March 10, 1950
Funeral Rites To Be Held Sunday For John Nelson
Funeral services for John Nelson, 58, who ended his own life at his home, on East Fourth street yesterday morning, will be held from the First Christian church here at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The minister, Rev. P. A. Willis will officate.
Internment will follow in Elmwood cemetery with E. M. Petty, Clarence Burnett, William Mangis, Homer Bute, S. M. Hemphill and Charles Bender to serve as casket-bearers.
The body is at the Hancock Funeral Home, where it will lie in state until the hour of final services.3

Citations

  1. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  2. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  3. [S1132] Obituary of John Nelson; The Flora Daily News Record; Thursday & Friday, March 9 & 10 1950, p1
  4. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co
  5. [S1131] Obituary of Nancy Nelson; The Flora Daily News Record; Friday, May 10 1940, p1

Goldie Mae Nelson

F, #2494, b. 24 January 1899, d. 19 June 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*William Anderson Nelson (b. 16 December 1856, d. 8 May 1934)
Mother*Nancy Jane Creek (b. 11 August 1862, d. 9 May 1940)
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Family: Frederick Garfield Glassford (b. 27 November 1879, d. 10 October 1929)

Son*Nelson E Glassford (b. 6 August 1919, d. 3 October 1974)
Daughter*Sarah E Glassford (b. 1921)
Son*Frederick (Pete) Glassford (b. 9 January 1923)

Biography

Birth24 January 1899Birth: Goldie Mae Nelson was born on 24 January 1899 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage2 October 1915Marriage: Frederick Garfield Glassford and Goldie Mae Nelson were married on 2 October 1915.1
Death19 June 1985Death: Goldie Mae Nelson died on 19 June 1985 at age 86 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Burial22 June 1985Burial: Goldie Mae Nelson was buried on 22 June 1985 at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
Name2 October 1915As of 2 October 1915, Goldie Mae Nelson was also known as Goldie Mae Glassford.1
Census (F)13 January 1920She and Frederick Garfield Glassford were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with Nelson E Glassford.4
Census30 April 1930Census: Goldie Mae Nelson appeared in the census on 30 April 1930 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.5
Residence10 May 1940Residence: Goldie Mae Nelson lived in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, on 10 May 1940.6
Obituary20 June 1985Obituary: The obituary for Goldie was recorded in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 June 1985. From the Dailey Clay County Advocate Press
Goldie Glassford
Goldie M Glassford, 86, Flora, died at 12:55pm Wednesday in the Flora Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be at 10am Saturday at the Hosselton, Bookhout & Engelmeier Funeral Home in Flora, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9pm Friday at the funeral home.
She was born Jan 24 1899 in Sanford Township to William and Nancy (Creek) Nelson. She married Fredrich Glassford on April 14, 1917 in Louisville. He preceeded her in death.
She was a cook for many restaurants in Flora, a member of the Flora VFW auxillary post 3999, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Flora, a member of the Clay County Hospital Auxilliary and a charter member of the Senior Citizens Organization in Flora.
She is survived by two sons, Fred (Pete) Glassford of Flora and John R Glassford of Joplin, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs Lynn (Johannah) Masters of Flora; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eva Glassford of Flora; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, one son, one daughter and two grandchildren.3

Citations

  1. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S1129] Obituary of Goldie Glassford, Daily Clay County Advocate Press; June 20, 1985, p3
  4. [S868] 1920 Census; IL, Clay Co
  5. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co
  6. [S1131] Obituary of Nancy Nelson; The Flora Daily News Record; Friday, May 10 1940, p1

John (Henry) Creek

M, #2495, b. 20 July 1891, d. 9 November 1950
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*Charles Creek (b. 22 July 1866, d. 6 October 1922)
Mother*Gertrude (Gertie) Bonner (b. 9 December 1873, d. 18 May 1948)
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Family: Zetta Norton (b. 11 January 1899, d. 13 May 1994)

Son*Herbert Ray Creek (b. 23 January 1918, d. 28 March 1989)
Daughter*Hilda Pauline Creek (b. November 1919, d. October 1994)
Son*John Henry Creek, Jr (b. 13 November 1923)

Biography

Birth20 July 1891Birth: John (Henry) Creek was born on 20 July 1891 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage12 September 1916Marriage: John (Henry) Creek and Zetta Norton were married on 12 September 1916 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Death9 November 1950Death: John (Henry) Creek died on 9 November 1950 at age 59.1
Census5 May 1910Census: John (Henry) Creek appeared in the census on 5 May 1910 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Census-State (fam)1 January 1925State Census: John (Henry) Creek and Zetta Norton appeared in the state census on 1 January 1925 in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB.4

Citations

  1. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  2. [S13] 1910 Census; IL, Clay Co
  3. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  4. [S1128] 1925 Census; IA, Wright Co

Levi (Austin) Lynn

M, #2496, b. 12 November 1893
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*Levi Jefferson Lynn (b. 8 February 1856, d. 20 July 1927)
Mother*Charlotte (Lottie) Creek (b. 10 November 1868, d. 6 July 1947)
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Family: Stella Flo Souder (b. 1899)

Son*Austin A Lynn (b. 20 February 1920, d. 5 May 2000)
Daughter*Jamie May Lynn (b. 16 August 1922)
Daughter*Ester F Lynn (b. 1924)

Biography

Birth12 November 1893Birth: Levi (Austin) Lynn was born on 12 November 1893 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage12 October 1919Marriage: Levi (Austin) Lynn and Stella Flo Souder were married on 12 October 1919 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB. in brides home2,2
Occupation5 May 1930Occupation: Levi (Austin) Lynn was a farmer on 5 May 1930 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Census (F)5 May 1930He and Stella Flo Souder were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3

Citations

  1. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  2. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  3. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co

Helen Margerite Lynn

F, #2497, b. 3 February 1902, d. 20 March 1947
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*Levi Jefferson Lynn (b. 8 February 1856, d. 20 July 1927)
Mother*Charlotte (Lottie) Creek (b. 10 November 1868, d. 6 July 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth3 February 1902Birth: Helen Margerite Lynn was born on 3 February 1902 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
MarriageMarriage: Oscar Earl Smith and Helen Margerite Lynn were married.2
Death20 March 1947Death: Helen Margerite Lynn died on 20 March 1947 at age 45.3
NameHelen Margerite Lynn was also known as Helen Margerite Smith.2

Citations

  1. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  2. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  3. [S1888] MyHeritage.com

Juanita Cornelia Lynn

F, #2498, b. 9 March 1909, d. 26 June 1968
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*Levi Jefferson Lynn (b. 8 February 1856, d. 20 July 1927)
Mother*Charlotte (Lottie) Creek (b. 10 November 1868, d. 6 July 1947)
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Family: Earl Theodore Hamilton (b. 31 January 1906, d. 16 March 1972)

Biography

Birth9 March 1909Birth: Juanita Cornelia Lynn was born on 9 March 1909 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage24 June 1928Marriage: Earl Theodore Hamilton and Juanita Cornelia Lynn were married on 24 June 1928.2,3
Death26 June 1968Death: Juanita Cornelia Lynn died on 26 June 1968 at age 59 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB. caused by cerebral thrombosis1
Burial29 June 1968Burial: Juanita Cornelia Lynn was buried on 29 June 1968 at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
Name24 June 1928As of 24 June 1928, Juanita Cornelia Lynn was also known as Juanita Cornelia Hamilton.
Census (F)30 April 1930She and Earl Theodore Hamilton were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.4

Citations

  1. [S413] Clay Co, IL Courthouse Records; Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 1 Jun 1998
  2. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  3. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  4. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co

Earl Theodore Hamilton

M, #2499, b. 31 January 1906, d. 16 March 1972
Last Edited14 April 2023
Relationship(s)3rd cousin of Dana Lou Cash

Parents

Father*Louis Elmer Hamilton (b. 22 January 1884, d. 19 September 1959)
Mother*Minnie Su Rinda Coble (b. 28 July 1887, d. 4 February 1957)
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Family 1: Juanita Cornelia Lynn (b. 9 March 1909, d. 26 June 1968)

Family 2: Martha Elizabeth Creek (b. 31 December 1913)

Biography

Birth31 January 1906Birth: Earl Theodore Hamilton was born on 31 January 1906 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage24 June 1928Marriage: Earl Theodore Hamilton and Juanita Cornelia Lynn were married on 24 June 1928.4,3
Marriageafter 1968Marriage: Earl Theodore Hamilton and Martha Elizabeth Creek were married after 1968.5
Death16 March 1972Death: Earl Theodore Hamilton died on 16 March 1972 at age 66 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2,6
BurialBurial: Earl Theodore Hamilton was buried at Elmwood CemeteryB in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Census (F)30 April 1930Earl Theodore Hamilton and Juanita Cornelia Lynn were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Songer Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.7

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S251] Information from webpage of Pamela Dowers - http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/o/w/Pamela-J-Dowers/tree1.html
  3. [S80] Cemetery Inscriptions of Clay County, IL; by John Tanner; published by the Richland County Genealogical Society
  4. [S111] Information from Vickie McCracken; Noble, IL
  5. [S408] Information from Eula Kuhns
  6. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Residence: Bible Grove, Clay, IL
  7. [S801] 1930 Census; IL, Clay Co