Elma Florence Hunter1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 21 October 1897, d. 24 November 1949
FatherAsa Melvin Hunter1 b. 17 Jun 1856, d. 5 Mar 1928
Note* Elma Florence Hunter Find-a-Grave# 177 134 58. She was 52 years old.

Husband: Morris Watson Bundy.
Dau: Florence Iva Bundy Smith.
Son: Melvin Ulysses Bundy
Son: Mendal Larue Bundy at More family information here.1 
Birth*21 October 1897 She was born on 21 October 1897; Find-a-Grave# 177 134 58.1 
Death*24 November 1949 She died on 24 November 1949 at age 52; Find-a-Grave# 177 134 58. She was 52 years old.1 
Burial*after 24 November 1949 She was buried after 24 November 1949 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Penfield, Clearfield, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 177 134 58. She was 52 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17713458/…

Delbert Orlando Hunter1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 31 March 1858, d. 11 October 1886
FatherGates Manross Hunter1 b. 25 Jul 1832, d. 28 Jun 1895
MotherSarah Merritt1 b. 26 Jun 1840, d. 1903
Birth*31 March 1858 Delbert Orlando Hunter was born on 31 March 1858; Find-a-Grave# 149 458 44.1 
Death*11 October 1886 He died on 11 October 1886 at age 28; Find-a-Grave# 149 458 44. He was 28 years old.1 
Burial*after 11 October 1886 He was buried after 11 October 1886 at Cheney Cemetery, Enterprise, Warren, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 149 458 44. He was 28 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14945844/…

Francis M Hunter1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 22 October 1859, d. 27 March 1949
FatherGates Manross Hunter1 b. 25 Jul 1832, d. 28 Jun 1895
MotherSarah Merritt1 b. 26 Jun 1840, d. 1903
Note* Francis M Hunter Find-a-Grave# 113 090 146. He was 89 years old.

Wife: Ida O Jones Hunter
Dau: Daisy Ethelinda Hunter
Son: Elmer William Hunter
Son: Paul L Hunter
at More family information.1 
Birth*22 October 1859 He was born on 22 October 1859 at Erie, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 113 090 146.1 
Death*27 March 1949 He died on 27 March 1949 at North Warren, Warren, PA, USA, at age 89; Find-a-Grave# 113 090 146. He was 89 years old.1 
Burial*after 27 March 1949 He was buried after 27 March 1949 at Evergreen Cemetery, plot-Section 9, Lot 58., Union City, Erie, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 113 090 146. He was 89 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113090146/…

Lincoln Ulysses Hunter1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 5 February 1865, d. 1929
FatherGates Manross Hunter1 b. 25 Jul 1832, d. 28 Jun 1895
MotherSarah Merritt1 b. 26 Jun 1840, d. 1903
Birth*5 February 1865 Lincoln Ulysses Hunter was born on 5 February 1865 at Warren, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 359 839 25.
Doesn't show any wife or kids.

born in Warren Co PA in 1870 his family in census
Gates Hunter 37
Sarah Hunter 29
Asa Hunter 14
Delbert Hunter 12
Frances Hunter 10
Effie Hunter 8
Ada Hunter 6
Lincoln Hunter 5 ***
Melissa Hunter 2
in 1900 his father GATES is gone, widow Sarah his Mother and brother Harry b 1881 still in Warren Co PA Lincoln was unmarried in 1900
married to ALICE ATCHINSON in 1910 and 20
3 ch in 1920
William and ralph in 1910
another son Ernest ca 1912.1 
Burial*1929 He was buried in 1929 at East Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY, USA; Find-a-Grave# 359 839 25. He was 63-64 years old.1 
Death*1929 He died in 1929; Find-a-Grave# 359 839 25. He was 63-64 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35983925/…

Harry Gates Hunter1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 9 July 1881, d. 29 March 1965
FatherGates Manross Hunter1 b. 25 Jul 1832, d. 28 Jun 1895
MotherSarah Merritt1 b. 26 Jun 1840, d. 1903
Note* Harry Gates Hunter Find-a-Grave# 829 909 58. He was 83 years old.

Wife: Calla Smith Hunter
Dau: Joyce Irene Hunter Mourer
Son: Delbert Arnold Hunter
Son: Vernon LaRue Hunter
Dau: Leora Yvonne Hunter at more family information.1 
Birth*9 July 1881 He was born on 9 July 1881 at Diamond, Venango, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 829 909 58.1 
Death*29 March 1965 He died on 29 March 1965 at Youngsville, Warren, PA, USA, at age 83; Find-a-Grave# 829 909 58. He was 83 years old.

The son of Gates Manross Hunter
and Sarah Merritt;
husband of Calla Smith

"Harry Gates Hunter, 83, formerly of Warren, Spartansburg and Union City, died at his home in Youngsville Monday evening. He was born July 9, 1881, at Diamond, the son of Gates and Sarah Meritt Hunter. His wife, the former Calla Smith, died several years ago. Survivors include a son, Delbert Hunter of Albuquerque, NM; a daughter-in-law, Mrs Verne Hunter of Erie; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Glenn Funeral Home in Union City...Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Union City."
(Titusville Herald, Mar 31, 1965, p.5.)1 
Burial*after 29 March 1965 He was buried after 29 March 1965 at Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, Erie, PA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 829 909 58. He was 83 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82990958/…

Joseph E Corrin1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 30 October 1861, d. 5 November 1950
Note* Joseph E Corrin wives & kids at More family information.1 
Marriage* He married Ida Clemintine Arnot.2 
Birth*30 October 1861 Joseph E Corrin was born on 30 October 1861 at Debuque, Dubuque, IA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 221 346 37.1 
Death*5 November 1950 He died on 5 November 1950 at Moscow, Latah, ID, USA, at age 89; Find-a-Grave# 221 346 37. He was 89 years old.1 
Burial*after 5 November 1950 He was buried after 5 November 1950 at Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Latah, ID, USA; Find-a-Grave# 221 346 37. He was 89 years old.1 

Family

Ida Clemintine Arnot b. 26 Dec 1868, d. 18 Nov 1927
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22134637/…
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22134656/…

Ida Clemintine Arnot1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 26 December 1868, d. 18 November 1927
Marriage* Ida Clemintine Arnot married Joseph E Corrin.1 
Note* Ida Clemintine Arnot wives & kids at More family information.2 
Birth*26 December 1868 She was born on 26 December 1868 at Delphi, Carroll, IN, USA; Find-a-Grave# 221 346 56.1 
Death*18 November 1927 She died on 18 November 1927 at Troy, Latah, ID, USA, at age 58; Find-a-Grave# 221 346 56. She was 58 years old.1 
Burial*after 18 November 1927 She was buried after 18 November 1927 at Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Latah, ID, USA; Find-a-Grave# 221 346 56. She was 58 years old.1 

Family

Joseph E Corrin b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 5 Nov 1950
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22134656/…
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22134637/…

Edna A Cole1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 22 May 1891, d. 27 January 1987
FatherCharles Frank Cole1 b. 3 Nov 1853, d. 16 Jul 1920
MotherElizabeth Waite Merritt1 b. 5 Nov 1851, d. 13 Mar 1911
Birth*22 May 1891 Edna A Cole was born on 22 May 1891 at Moscow, Latah, ID, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 165.1 
Marriage*13 April 1913 She married Charles James Forsyth on 13 April 1913 at Spokane, Spokane, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 240. He was 71 years old.

Charles' parents are John Clayton Forsyth and Mary Amanda (Manda) Ross, from Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively. His known siblings are Ora Otho, Isa Roy, Katherine Sarah, Archie Earl, Fairy Fern and John Harold Forsyth.

He married Edna A Cole, April 13, 1913 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Their known child is Loren Charles Forsyth.2 
Death*27 January 1987 Edna A Cole died on 27 January 1987 at Tacoma, Pierce, WA, USA, at age 95; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 165. She was 95 years old.1 
Burial*after 27 January 1987 She was buried after 27 January 1987 at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 165. She was 95 years old.1 

Family

Charles James Forsyth b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 25 Mar 1959
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107680165?search=true
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107680240/…
  3. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107636243/…

Charles James Forsyth1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 7 December 1887, d. 25 March 1959
Birth*7 December 1887 Charles James Forsyth was born on 7 December 1887 at Teegarden, Marshall, IN, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 240.1 
Marriage*13 April 1913 He married Edna A Cole, daughter of Charles Frank Cole and Elizabeth Waite Merritt, on 13 April 1913 at Spokane, Spokane, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 240. He was 71 years old.

Charles' parents are John Clayton Forsyth and Mary Amanda (Manda) Ross, from Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively. His known siblings are Ora Otho, Isa Roy, Katherine Sarah, Archie Earl, Fairy Fern and John Harold Forsyth.

He married Edna A Cole, April 13, 1913 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Their known child is Loren Charles Forsyth.1 
Death*25 March 1959 Charles James Forsyth died on 25 March 1959 at Tacoma, Pierce, WA, USA, at age 71; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 240. He was 71 years old.

Charles' parents are John Clayton Forsyth and Mary Amanda (Manda) Ross, from Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively. His known siblings are Ora Otho, Isa Roy, Katherine Sarah, Archie Earl, Fairy Fern and John Harold Forsyth.

He married Edna A Cole, April 13, 1913 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Their known child is Loren Charles Forsyth.1 
Burial*after 25 March 1959 He was buried after 25 March 1959 at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 680 240. He was 71 years old.1 

Family

Edna A Cole b. 22 May 1891, d. 27 Jan 1987
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107680240/…
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107636243/…

Loren Charles Forsyth1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 14 September 1920, d. 21 October 1976
FatherCharles James Forsyth1 b. 7 Dec 1887, d. 25 Mar 1959
MotherEdna A Cole1 b. 22 May 1891, d. 27 Jan 1987
Birth*14 September 1920 Loren Charles Forsyth was born on 14 September 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 636 243.1 
Death*21 October 1976 He died on 21 October 1976 at Tacoma, Pierce, WA, USA, at age 56; Find-a-Grave# 107 636 243. He was 56 years old.
Inscription:
FC 2 U S Navy
World War II

Loren's parents are Charles James Forsythe and Edna A Cole, from Indiana and Idaho, respectively. No known siblings.

No known marriage or issue.1 
Burial*after 21 October 1976 He was buried after 21 October 1976 at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 107 636 243. He was 56 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107636243/…

Wilbur Jacob Smith1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 December 1918
FatherJohn William Smith from Dearborn, IN.1 b. 1836, d. 1894
MotherMary Jane Ewbank1 b. 1836, d. 1911
Marriage* Wilbur Jacob Smith married Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer, daughter of Edward Perry Mowrer and Lydia Ann Mendenhall.1 
Birth*21 May 1868 Wilbur Jacob Smith was born on 21 May 1868 at Guilford, Dearborn, IN, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 488 54.1 
Census1895 He appeared on the census of 1895 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 26, bornin IN.
Dora, age 23, born in IN but from IL.
Vern E., age 1 born in KS but from IL.2 
Census*7 June 1900 He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#86, Sheet#4 B, Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, born May-1868, age 32, in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 28, born Nov-1871 in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 6 born in Dec-1893 in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 3 born in Jun-1896 in KS/IN/IN.
Cecilie, dau, age 1 born in Jan 1899 in KS/IN/IN.3 
Census19 April 1910 He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.4 
Census1915 He appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.5 
Death*8 December 1918 He died on 8 December 1918 at Lost Springs, Mariona, KS, USA, at age 50; Find-a-Grave# 368 488 54. he was 50 years old.

Wilbur had one leg and walked with crutches for the rest of his life after the accident. Wilbur had to have his leg amputated by, "Ol Doc Lumus," because of a gunshot wound while working, in Lost Springs, for the Rail Road. Wilbur and some men were hunting jack rabbits from a pump car, against RR rules, and the gun dislodged and shot him in the leg. They bandaged it up but when he finally went to the Doc it had gangreneded and had to be amputated. They say that when Doc took the bandage off there was still jeans material in the wound and the day it was amputated, you could hear him scream clear on the other side of town. Wilbur then went into the insurance business in Lost Springs.
Doc Lumus had his practice, hospital, in his home. The top floor was the hospital while the living quarters and office were on the first floor. The home is still there at the corner of Crane and Berry across from the SW corner of the school. It is the nicest and most well kept house in Lost Springs.
In 1992 one of Wilbur’s niece’s, Viola Appelgate, told me that when she was a little girl she asked her Uncle Wilbur where his leg was, and with a twinkle in his eye he said, "I keep it under the bed and if you ask me again I'll go get it and hit you with it."
The Smith home is on Berry Ave. Start at the center of town (or at Al's Café) go South on Berry till you get to the RR tracks and it's the first house on the left after you cross the tracks. The veranda has been removed and it's been remodeled several times. Dora raised piglets and bought it for $600 from Sears & Robuck. It came by rail in numbered pieces and assembled on the site. It had 5 outside doors & a summer & winter kitchen.
Wilbur’s daughter-in-law, Jessie said that she liked her inlaws and that Wilbur had a very laid back, easy, disposition, which seems to be the characteristic of most if not all of the Smith men.

PARENTS: both from Dearborn In.
John William Smith (1836-1894)
Mary Jane Ewbank (1836-1911)

SPOUSE:
Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer Smith (1871-1037)

CHILDREN:
Verne Eldridge (Moody) Smith (1893-1961)
Marie Hazel Smith Belton (1896-198)
Cecil Elmo (Zeke) Smith (1899-1993)
Zueletta Bernice Smith Bond (1902-1978)
Kirvin Rupert Smith (1906-1966)
Burwell Perry William (Bub) Smith (1910-1991)
Esmond Verele Smith (1912-1937.)1 
Burial*after 8 December 1918 He was buried after 8 December 1918 at Lost Springs Cemetery, Lost Springs, Mariona, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 488 54. he was 50 years old.1 

Family

Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848854/…
  2. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ksv115_89-0286/…
  3. [S13] 1900 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7602/4120153_00626/…
  4. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  5. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…
  6. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

John William Smith from Dearborn, IN.1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1836, d. 1894
Burial* John William Smith from Dearborn, IN. was buried; x.1 
Marriage* He married Mary Jane Ewbank.1 
Birth*1836 John William Smith from Dearborn, IN. was born in 1836.1 
Death*1894 He died in 1894.1 

Family

Mary Jane Ewbank b. 1836, d. 1911
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848854/…

Mary Jane Ewbank1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 1836, d. 1911
Marriage* Mary Jane Ewbank married John William Smith from Dearborn, IN.1 
Burial* Mary Jane Ewbank was buried; x.1 
Birth*1836 She was born in 1836.1 
Death*1911 She died in 1911.1 

Family

John William Smith from Dearborn, IN. b. 1836, d. 1894
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848854/…

Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 12 September 1871, d. 28 September 1937
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer2 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall2 b. 1839, d. 1887
Note* Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer Dora was a sweet, kind, gentle, soft spoken person who treasured her family and loved children. She had 7 children of her own and as each one came she always said, "This one is even sweeter than the last one." Verne - Marie - Ceicil - Zuletta - Kervin - Burwell (Bub) - & Esmond. Dora was small and frail, and, Jessie, her daughter-in-law said, "She should have never had that many children." "She was so frail and not well but she spoiled everyone of them ie. If they didn't like the kind of potatoes they were having for dinner, she would cook 7 kinds so that each could have the kind they liked."
Her brothers and sister are: Ezra, - Thede, - Ove, - Em,- Frank, and other relations all lived near by and they were a very close supportive family all living in or near Lost Springs, Kansas. The Smith's also had a close church family and belonged to The Church of Christ where her brother Ezra was often the preacher and also kept the church records.
In about 1913 Dora decided that she needed a new house for her growing family, so she raised and sold piglets and made $600.00. This was enough to buy a 'Put it together' house from Sears and Roebuck. She ordered it from a catalog and it came on the railroad in numbered pieces. It had a summer and a winter kitchen, 5 outside doors, and a huge veranda that went the full length of the house. It's been remodeled some now, and the big veranda taken off, but it is still in Lost Springs and I have visited many times over the years.
Wilbur, Dora's husband, only had one leg that had been removed after a train accident when he was working for the rail road, he then sold insurance. After her Wilbur died, in 1918, and left her with 3 teenage sons to raise, she moved to Puyallup WA, in 1923, to be near her oldest son Vern E. Smith, (my grandfather)
She was sick a lot in her older years, and Jessie, her daughter-in-law, had her in her home in Puyallup and took care of her a lot. Jessie was very fond of her mother-in-law, and would refer to her as 'Mother Smith,' so as I grew up I felt that I had known her even though She had died 2 years before I was born.
I have a wonderful letter that her father wrote while he was in the Civil War to his (then) children Ezra and Theodore in 1864. It is so full of love, warmth, caring, and concern for his family. I knew when I read it where Dora got her sweet disposition.
This is a story that Mother (Jessie) told to me:
"When 'Mother Smith' (Dora) was living with me, one Saturday I said, you clean the living room and I'll clean the kitchen and we can get our work done fast so we can go up town. I finished the Kitchen, went into the living room and there sat Mother Smith in the middle of the living room mending Jo's little doll. I said your not done with your work.' She said, "This was more important."
To me that shouts volumes about the kind of person "Mother Smith" was. I wish I had been able to know her. We, as a family, put flowers on her grave every Memorial Day.
by JUDY CALHOUN BRESCH - 2015 at Biography.2 
Marriage* She married Wilbur Jacob Smith, son of John William Smith from Dearborn, IN. and Mary Jane Ewbank.1 
Birth*12 September 1871 Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer was born on 12 September 1871 at IN, USA; Find-a-Grave# 651 487 17.1,2 
Census1895 She appeared on the census of 1895 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 26, bornin IN.
Dora, age 23, born in IN but from IL.
Vern E., age 1 born in KS but from IL.3 
Census*7 June 1900 She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#86, Sheet#4 B, Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, born May-1868, age 32, in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 28, born Nov-1871 in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 6 born in Dec-1893 in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 3 born in Jun-1896 in KS/IN/IN.
Cecilie, dau, age 1 born in Jan 1899 in KS/IN/IN.4 
Census19 April 1910 She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.5 
Census1915 She appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.6 
Notecirca 1934 She MOWRER - Dora Mowrer Smith (1871-1937)

Ortha Idora (DORA) Mother - abt 1934

Puyallup, Washington

Dora moved from Lost Springs after Wilbur her husband died. She had three teen-age sons to raise and felt there was no future for them in Lost Springs so she moved to Washington to be near her son Verne and family. circa 1934 at Picture.7
Death*28 September 1937 She died on 28 September 1937 at Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA, at age 66; Find-a-Grave# 651 487 17.
She was 66 years old.

PARENTS:
-Edward Perry Mowrer (1832 - 1887)
-Lydia Ann Mendenhall Mowrer (1839 - 1887)

SPOUSE:
-Wilbur Jacob Smith (1868 - 1918)

CHILDREN:
-Verne Eldridge Smith (1893 - 1961)*
-Marie Hazel Smith Belton (1896 - 1987)*
-Cecil Elmo Smith (1899 - 1993)*
-Zuletta Bernice Smith (1902 - 1978)*
-Burwell Perry William Smith (1910 - 1991)*
-Kirvin Rupert Smith (1906 - 1966)* )
-Esmond Verle Smith (1912 - 1937)*

SIBLINGS:
-Ezra P Mowrer (1859-1936)*
-James Theadore Mowrer (1861-1943)*
-George H Mowrer (1863-1879)* - age 16 Illinois
-Mary Emma Mowrer Fengel (1868-1965)*
-Ovid Lee Mowrer (1869-1935)*
-Dora (Orpha Idora) Mowrer Smith (1871-1937)
-Charles Frank Mowrer (1874 - 1967)
-Samuel A Mowrer (1876-1886)* - age 10 Illinois
-Minnie Ettie Mowrer (1880-1883)* - age 3 Illinois

Marker Transcription:
MOTHER - DORA SMITH - 1871 - 1937

BURIAL:
Woodbine Cemetery
Puyallup
Pierce County
Washington, USA
Plot: Sec A Blk 37 Lot 5 Gr 7 [Edit Plot]

Maintained by: ~Judy Calhoun Bresch~
Originally Created by: D Baker
Record added: Feb 03, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 65148717

Dora Mowrer Smith
Added by: Mitchell
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BIOGRAPHY:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dora was a sweet, kind, gentle, soft spoken person who treasured her family and loved children. She had 7 children of her own and as each one came she always said, "This one is even sweeter than the last one." Verne - Marie - Ceicil - Zuletta - Kervin - Burwell (Bub) - & Esmond. Dora was small and frail, and, Jessie, her daughter-in-law said, "She should have never had that many children." "She was so frail and not well but she spoiled everyone of them ie. If they didn't like the kind of potatoes they were having for dinner, she would cook 7 kinds so that each could have the kind they liked."
Her brothers and sister are: Ezra, - Thede, - Ove, - Em,- Frank, and other relations all lived near by and they were a very close supportive family all living in or near Lost Springs, Kansas. The Smith's also had a close church family and belonged to The Church of Christ where her brother Ezra was often the preacher and also kept the church records.
In about 1913 Dora decided that she needed a new house for her growing family, so she raised and sold piglets and made $600.00. This was enough to buy a 'Put it together' house from Sears and Roebuck. She ordered it from a catalog and it came on the railroad in numbered pieces. It had a summer and a winter kitchen, 5 outside doors, and a huge veranda that went the full length of the house. It's been remodeled some now, and the big veranda taken off, but it is still in Lost Springs and I have visited many times over the years.
Wilbur, Dora's husband, only had one leg that had been removed after a train accident when he was working for the rail road, he then sold insurance. After her Wilbur died, in 1918, and left her with 3 teenage sons to raise, she moved to Puyallup WA, in 1923, to be near her oldest son Vern E. Smith, (my grandfather)
She was sick a lot in her older years, and Jessie, her daughter-in-law, had her in her home in Puyallup and took care of her a lot. Jessie was very fond of her mother-in-law, and would refer to her as 'Mother Smith,' so as I grew up I felt that I had known her even though She had died 2 years before I was born.
I have a wonderful letter that her father wrote while he was in the Civil War to his (then) children Ezra and Theodore in 1864. It is so full of love, warmth, caring, and concern for his family. I knew when I read it where Dora got her sweet disposition.
This is a story that Mother (Jessie) told to me:
"When 'Mother Smith' (Dora) was living with me, one Saturday I said, you clean the living room and I'll clean the kitchen and we can get our work done fast so we can go up town. I finished the Kitchen, went into the living room and there sat Mother Smith in the middle of the living room mending Jo's little doll. I said your not done with your work.' She said, "This was more important."
To me that shouts volumes about the kind of person "Mother Smith" was. I wish I had been able to know her. We, as a family, put flowers on her grave every Memorial Day.
by JUDY CALHOUN BRESCH - 2015.1 
Burial*after 28 September 1937 She was buried after 28 September 1937 at Woodbine Cemetery, Plot: Sec A Blk 37 Lot 5 Gr 7, Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA; Find-a-Grave# 651 487 17.
She was 66 years old.

PARENTS:
-Edward Perry Mowrer (1832 - 1887)
-Lydia Ann Mendenhall Mowrer (1839 - 1887)

SPOUSE:
-Wilbur Jacob Smith (1868 - 1918)

CHILDREN:
-Verne Eldridge Smith (1893 - 1961)*
-Marie Hazel Smith Belton (1896 - 1987)*
-Cecil Elmo Smith (1899 - 1993)*
-Zuletta Bernice Smith (1902 - 1978)*
-Burwell Perry William Smith (1910 - 1991)*
-Kirvin Rupert Smith (1906 - 1966)* )
-Esmond Verle Smith (1912 - 1937)*

SIBLINGS:
-Ezra P Mowrer (1859-1936)*
-James Theadore Mowrer (1861-1943)*
-George H Mowrer (1863-1879)* - age 16 Illinois
-Mary Emma Mowrer Fengel (1868-1965)*
-Ovid Lee Mowrer (1869-1935)*
-Dora (Orpha Idora) Mowrer Smith (1871-1937)
-Charles Frank Mowrer (1874 - 1967)
-Samuel A Mowrer (1876-1886)* - age 10 Illinois
-Minnie Ettie Mowrer (1880-1883)* - age 3 Illinois

Marker Transcription:
MOTHER - DORA SMITH - 1871 - 1937

BURIAL:
Woodbine Cemetery
Puyallup
Pierce County
Washington, USA
Plot: Sec A Blk 37 Lot 5 Gr 7 [Edit Plot]

Maintained by: ~Judy Calhoun Bresch~
Originally Created by: D Baker
Record added: Feb 03, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 65148717

Dora Mowrer Smith
Added by: Mitchell
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BIOGRAPHY:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dora was a sweet, kind, gentle, soft spoken person who treasured her family and loved children. She had 7 children of her own and as each one came she always said, "This one is even sweeter than the last one." Verne - Marie - Ceicil - Zuletta - Kervin - Burwell (Bub) - & Esmond. Dora was small and frail, and, Jessie, her daughter-in-law said, "She should have never had that many children." "She was so frail and not well but she spoiled everyone of them ie. If they didn't like the kind of potatoes they were having for dinner, she would cook 7 kinds so that each could have the kind they liked."
Her brothers and sister are: Ezra, - Thede, - Ove, - Em,- Frank, and other relations all lived near by and they were a very close supportive family all living in or near Lost Springs, Kansas. The Smith's also had a close church family and belonged to The Church of Christ where her brother Ezra was often the preacher and also kept the church records.
In about 1913 Dora decided that she needed a new house for her growing family, so she raised and sold piglets and made $600.00. This was enough to buy a 'Put it together' house from Sears and Roebuck. She ordered it from a catalog and it came on the railroad in numbered pieces. It had a summer and a winter kitchen, 5 outside doors, and a huge veranda that went the full length of the house. It's been remodeled some now, and the big veranda taken off, but it is still in Lost Springs and I have visited many times over the years.
Wilbur, Dora's husband, only had one leg that had been removed after a train accident when he was working for the rail road, he then sold insurance. After her Wilbur died, in 1918, and left her with 3 teenage sons to raise, she moved to Puyallup WA, in 1923, to be near her oldest son Vern E. Smith, (my grandfather)
She was sick a lot in her older years, and Jessie, her daughter-in-law, had her in her home in Puyallup and took care of her a lot. Jessie was very fond of her mother-in-law, and would refer to her as 'Mother Smith,' so as I grew up I felt that I had known her even though She had died 2 years before I was born.
I have a wonderful letter that her father wrote while he was in the Civil War to his (then) children Ezra and Theodore in 1864. It is so full of love, warmth, caring, and concern for his family. I knew when I read it where Dora got her sweet disposition.
This is a story that Mother (Jessie) told to me:
"When 'Mother Smith' (Dora) was living with me, one Saturday I said, you clean the living room and I'll clean the kitchen and we can get our work done fast so we can go up town. I finished the Kitchen, went into the living room and there sat Mother Smith in the middle of the living room mending Jo's little doll. I said your not done with your work.' She said, "This was more important."
To me that shouts volumes about the kind of person "Mother Smith" was. I wish I had been able to know her. We, as a family, put flowers on her grave every Memorial Day.
by JUDY CALHOUN BRESCH - 2015.1,2 

Family

Wilbur Jacob Smith b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848854/…
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  3. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ksv115_89-0286/…
  4. [S13] 1900 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7602/4120153_00626/…
  5. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  6. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…
  7. [S29] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com/, https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/6997200/person/…

Edward Perry Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1832, d. 1887
Burial* Edward Perry Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Marriage* He married Lydia Ann Mendenhall.1 
Birth*1832 Edward Perry Mowrer was born in 1832.1 
Death*1887 He died in 1887.1 

Family

Lydia Ann Mendenhall b. 1839, d. 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Lydia Ann Mendenhall1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 1839, d. 1887
Marriage* Lydia Ann Mendenhall married Edward Perry Mowrer.1 
Burial* Lydia Ann Mendenhall was buried; x.1 
Birth*1839 She was born in 1839.1 
Death*1887 She died in 1887.1 

Family

Edward Perry Mowrer b. 1832, d. 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Ezra P Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1859, d. 1936
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* Ezra P Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Birth*1859 He was born in 1859.1 
Death*1936 He died in 1936.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

James Theadore Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1861, d. 1943
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* James Theadore Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Birth*1861 He was born in 1861.1 
Death*1943 He died in 1943.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

George H Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* George H Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Death* He died at IL, USA; age 16.1 
Birth* He was born; x.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Mary Emma Mowrer married Fengel1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F, b. 1868, d. 1965
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* Mary Emma Mowrer married Fengel was buried; x.1 
Birth*1868 She was born in 1868.1 
Death*1965 She died in 1965.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Ovid Lee Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1869, d. 1935
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* Ovid Lee Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Birth*1869 He was born in 1869.1 
Death*1935 He died in 1935.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Charles Frank Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1874, d. 1967
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* Charles Frank Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Birth*1874 He was born in 1874.1 
Death*1967 He died in 1967.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Samuel A Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* Samuel A Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Death* He died at IL, USA; age 10.1 
Birth* He was born; x.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Minnie Ettie Mowrer1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
F
FatherEdward Perry Mowrer1 b. 1832, d. 1887
MotherLydia Ann Mendenhall1 b. 1839, d. 1887
Burial* Minnie Ettie Mowrer was buried; x.1 
Death* She died at IL, USA; Age 3.1 
Birth* She was born; x.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith

Verne Eldridge Smith1

Last Edited21 Nov 2019
M, b. 18 December 1893, d. 16 January 1961
FatherWilbur Jacob Smith1 b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
MotherOrpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Marriage*? Verne Eldridge Smith married Jessie L (?) in ?2 
Birth*18 December 1893 Verne Eldridge Smith was born on 18 December 1893.1 
Census1895 He appeared on the census of 1895 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 26, bornin IN.
Dora, age 23, born in IN but from IL.
Vern E., age 1 born in KS but from IL.3 
Census*7 June 1900 He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#86, Sheet#4 B, Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, born May-1868, age 32, in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 28, born Nov-1871 in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 6 born in Dec-1893 in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 3 born in Jun-1896 in KS/IN/IN.
Cecilie, dau, age 1 born in Jan 1899 in KS/IN/IN.4 
Census19 April 1910 He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.5 
Census1915 He appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.6 
Military-Begin*16 May 1918 He began military service on 16 May 1918 at Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA, Cpl. Co. A, 5th Training Br. Army Signal Corps.7 
Military-End*17 January 1919 He ended military service on 17 January 1919 at Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA; Cpl. Co. A, 5th Training Br. Army Signal Corps.7
Census11 April 1930 He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Sup.Dist#7, Enum.Dist#27-72, Sheet#9 B, Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census:::

Verne E, head, age 36 born in KS, married at age 24.
Jessie L, wife, age 34 born in KS, married at age 22.
Josephine M, dau, age 9 born in WA.
Verne Jr., son, age 8, born in WA.
Roger L., son, age 2, born in OR.2 
Census10 April 1940 He appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Sup.Dist#6, Enum.Dist#27-77, Sheet#6 B, Puyallup, Pierce, OR, USA; 1940 United States Federal Census:::

Verne , head, age 46 born in KS, married at age 24.
Jessie, wife, age 44 born in KS, married at age 22.
Verne, son, age 18, born in WA.
Roger, son, age 12, born in OR.8 
Death*16 January 1961 He died on 16 January 1961 at Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA, at age 67; Cpl. Co. A, 5th Training Br. Army Signal Corps.1 
Burial*after 16 January 1961 He was buried after 16 January 1961 at Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA.1,7 
Note*after 16 January 1961 He U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963:



Name
Verne Eldridge Smith
Birth Date
18 Dec 1893
Death Date
16 Jan 1961
Cemetery Location
Puyallup, Washington after 16 January 1961 at Puyallup, Pierce, WA, USA.7

Family

Jessie L (?) b. c 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  2. [S19] 1930 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6224/4547528_00379/…
  3. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ksv115_89-0286/…
  4. [S13] 1900 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7602/4120153_00626/…
  5. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  6. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…
  7. [S15] "Military Record", https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2375/…
  8. [S20] 1940 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2442/…

Marie Hazel Smith1

Last Edited21 Nov 2019
F, b. 1896, d. 1987
FatherWilbur Jacob Smith1 b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
MotherOrpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Marriage* Marie Hazel Smith married Richard Robert Belton, son of Patrick Henry "P.H." Belton and Katherine L"Kate" Rumold.2 
Birth*1896 Marie Hazel Smith was born in 1896 at Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 484 78.1 
Census*7 June 1900 She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#86, Sheet#4 B, Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, born May-1868, age 32, in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 28, born Nov-1871 in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 6 born in Dec-1893 in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 3 born in Jun-1896 in KS/IN/IN.
Cecilie, dau, age 1 born in Jan 1899 in KS/IN/IN.3 
Census19 April 1910 She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.4 
Note*circa 1912 She (an unknown value) circa 1912 at Picture.5
Census1915 She appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.6 
Census9 January 1920 She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Sup.Dist#5, Enum.Dist#48, Sheet#8 A, Harington, Dickinson, KS, USA; 1920 United States Federal Census:::
Richard R. Belton, Head, age 28 born in KS/IL/PA
Marie H., wife, age 23, born in KS/IN/IL
Richard D., son, age 3 8/12 born in KS/KS/KS.
Vern R., son, age 5/12 born in KS/KS/KS.2 
Census4 April 1930 She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Sup.Dist#10, Enum.Dist#58-12, Sheet#1 B, Durham Park Township, Marion, KS, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census:::
Dick Belton, Head, age 38 born in KS/IL/PA, age 23 at 1st marriage.
Marie H., wife, age 34, born in KS/IN/IL, age 19 at 1st marriage.
Duane, son, age 13 born in KS/KS/KS.
Vern, son, age 9 born in KS/KS/KS.
Vona, dau, age 5 born in KS/KS/KS.
Gloy, son, age 4 9/12 born in KS/KS/KS.
Gerald, son, age 2 5/12 born in KS/KS/KS.7 
Census3 May 1940 She appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#89-65, Sheet#3 A, Topeka, Shawnee, KS, USA; 1940 United States Federal Census-Kansas..

Show Marie Belton in the State Hospital.
age 44, married, born in KS.8 
Death*1987 She died in 1987; Find-a-Grave# 368 484 78.
She was 90-91 years old.1,9 
Burial*1987 She was buried in 1987 at Lost Springs Cemetery, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 484 78.1,10 

Family

Richard Robert Belton b. 27 Nov 1891, d. 10 Nov 1934
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  2. [S18] 1920 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6061/4300847_00464/…
  3. [S13] 1900 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7602/4120153_00626/…
  4. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  5. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/91/…
  6. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…
  7. [S19] 1930 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6224/4584466_00116/…
  8. [S20] 1940 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2442/…
  9. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848478/…
  10. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848478

Cecil Elmo Smith1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 16 January 1899, d. 14 January 1993
FatherWilbur Jacob Smith1 b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
MotherOrpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Marriage*? Cecil Elmo Smith married Gladys J Hartman, daughter of Frank T Hartman and Hattie L Smith, in ?2
Birth*16 January 1899 Cecil Elmo Smith was born on 16 January 1899.1 
Census*7 June 1900 He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#86, Sheet#4 B, Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, born May-1868, age 32, in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 28, born Nov-1871 in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 6 born in Dec-1893 in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 3 born in Jun-1896 in KS/IN/IN.
Cecilie, dau, age 1 born in Jan 1899 in KS/IN/IN.3 
Census19 April 1910 He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.4 
Census1915 He appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.5 
Census7 April 1930 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Sup.Dist#3, Enum.Dist#21-22, Sheet#5 A, Hope Township, Dickinson, KS, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census-Kansas..

Smith, Cecil E, head, age 31, KS/IN/IL
Gladys J, wife, age 31, born in KS/IL/MI.6 
Census20 April 1940 He appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#21-20, Sheet#11 A, Herington, Dickinson, KS, USA; 1940 United States Federal Census:::
Cecil E, head age 41, born in KS.
Residence in 1935: Hope, KS
Gladys J., wife age 41, born in KS.7 
Death*14 January 1993 He died on 14 January 1993 at Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA, at age 93; Find-a-Grave# 368 488 46.1,8,9 
Burial*after 14 January 1993 He was buried after 14 January 1993 at Lost Springs Cemetery, Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 488 46.
He was 93 years old.

Born Jan 16, 1899, Lost Springs, Kansas.
Son of Wilbur Jacob Smith & Dora Mowrer Smith, Lost Springs, Kansas.

Entered Service Herington, Kansas, May 1, 1917. Co. I, 139th Infantry, 35th Division, A.E.F. Wounded by shrapnel, Argonne battle, Sept. 30, 1918. Stretcher bearer in Charpentry, France. Discharged Feb 8, 1919, Camp Funston, Kansas.1 

Family

Gladys J Hartman b. 29 Jun 1898, d. 7 Oct 1989
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848850/gladys-j-smith
  3. [S13] 1900 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7602/4120153_00626/…
  4. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  5. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…
  6. [S19] 1930 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6224/4584456_00385
  7. [S20] 1940 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2442/…
  8. [S29] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com/, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  9. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848846
  10. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36848847/…

Zueletta Bernice Smith1

Last Edited21 Nov 2019
F, b. 1 September 1902, d. 7 January 1978
FatherWilbur Jacob Smith1 b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
MotherOrpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Marriage* Zueletta Bernice Smith married William Thomas Bond.2 
Birth*1 September 1902 Zueletta Bernice Smith was born on 1 September 1902 at Lost Springs, Marion, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 573 84.

PATENTS:
Wilbur Jacob Smith (1868-1918)
Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer Smith (1871-1937)

SPOUSE:
William Thomas Bond (1901-1959)

CHILDREN:
William Clark (Billie) Bond (1928-2009.)1 
Census*19 April 1910 She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.3 
Note*circa 1914 She (an unknown value) circa 1914 at Picture.4
Census1915 She appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.5 
Death*7 January 1978 She died on 7 January 1978 at Hutchinson, Reno, KS, USA, at age 75; Find-a-Grave# 368 573 84.
She was 75 years old.

PATENTS:
Wilbur Jacob Smith (1868-1918)
Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer Smith (1871-1937)

SPOUSE:
William Thomas Bond (1901-1959)

CHILDREN:
William Clark (Billie) Bond (1928-2009.)1,2 
Burial*after 7 January 1978 She was buried after 7 January 1978 at Memorial Park Cemetery: plot Acacia C216 1/1-A, Hutchinson, Reno, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 368 573 84.
She was 75 years old.

PATENTS:
Wilbur Jacob Smith (1868-1918)
Orpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer Smith (1871-1937)

SPOUSE:
William Thomas Bond (1901-1959)

CHILDREN:
William Clark (Billie) Bond (1928-2009.)1,2 

Family

William Thomas Bond b. 1901, d. Sep 1959
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  2. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36857384/…
  3. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  4. [S29] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com/, https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/6997200/person/…
  5. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…
  6. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36857362/…

Kervin Rupert Smith1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1906, d. 1966
FatherWilbur Jacob Smith1 b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
MotherOrpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Burial* Kervin Rupert Smith was buried; x.1 
Birth*1906 He was born in 1906.1 
Census*19 April 1910 He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#4, Enum.Dist#66, Sheet#13 A, Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census:::
Wilbert, head, age 41, born in IN/IN/IN.
Orpha, Wife, age 38, born in IN/IN/IN.
Verne, son, age 16 born in KS/IN/IN.
Maria, dau, age 13 born in KS/IN/IN.
Cecil, son, age 11 born in KS/IN/IN.
Zueletta, dau, age 7 born in KS/IN/IN.
Kirvin, son, age 3 born in KS/IN/IN.
Orville, son, age 1/12 born in Mar-1910, in KS/IN/IN.2 
Census1915 He appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.3 
Death*1966 He died in 1966.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  2. [S14] 1910 US Federal Censu, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7884/…
  3. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…

Esmond Verle Smith1

Last Edited20 Nov 2019
M, b. 1912, d. 1937
FatherWilbur Jacob Smith1 b. 21 May 1868, d. 8 Dec 1918
MotherOrpha Idora (Dora) Mowrer1 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 28 Sep 1937
Burial* Esmond Verle Smith was buried; x.1 
Birth*1912 He was born in 1912.1 
Census*1915 He appeared on the census of 1915 at Lost Springs township, Marion, KS, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:

WJ Smith, age 46
Dora, age 44
Vern E., age 20
Marie, age 17
Sisel, age 15
Eleta, age 13
Kirvin, age 8
Berl, age 5
Edman, age 2.2 
Death*1937 He died in 1937.1 

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65148717/dora-smith
  2. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925:::
    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1088/ks1915_142-0033/…