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Valentine Salena Beezley¹

F, b. 1891, d. 15 January 1893

Father

Paul Beezley² b. 24 Mar 1839, d. 3 May 1915

Mother

Sophronia Field¹ b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 18 Jun 1953

Last Edited

17 Aug 2002

Birth*

Valentine Salena Beezley was born in 1891 at Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa.^3,1

Death*

She died on 15 January 1893 at Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa; buried in Macedonia Cemetery.^3,4

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S114] Unknown author, Biographical History of Pottawattamie County.
[S29] Botna County Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Cemeteries.
[S132] Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Iowa Death Records, Avoca, page 1 in PCGS index.

Paul Cassius Beezley¹

M, b. 24 December 1895, d. 11 January 1975

Father

Paul Beezley² b. 24 Mar 1839, d. 3 May 1915

Mother

Sophronia Field¹ b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 18 Jun 1953

Last Edited

1 Mar 2003

Birth*

Paul Cassius Beezley was born on 24 December 1895 at Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Center Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Paul Beezley; ED 123, Sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years (this marriage(, 4 children 3 living, all at home.³

(Witness) Census

Paul Cassius Beezley appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Paul Beezley; ED 119, sheet 11A, occupation none, owned home, married 29 years, children not given, 1 son at home.⁴

Marriage*

Paul Cassius Beezley married Esther Walworth circa 1918.¹

Census*

Paul Cassius Beezley appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Mercer island, King, Washington, ED 328, sheet 2A, occupation salesman-bonds, renting-$38 month, no radio, no children.⁵

Death*

He died on 11 January 1975 at Mercer Island, King, Washington, at age 79.^6,7

Obit

Paul Cassius's obituary was published in the Seattle Post on 13 January 1975:
Paul C. Beezley, Businessman, Author Dies
Funeral services for Paul C. Beezley, 79, of Mercer Island, former president of Washington Asphalt Company, will be at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Bonney-Watson Funeral Home. There will be cremation. He died Saturday.
Born in Iowa, Mr. Beezley graduated from the University of Washington. He served in the Army during World War I, and was in the investment business in the 1920s. Mr. Beezley was an officer with the asphalt firm from 1931 to 1954, when he retired. He later lectured history, education and economics. He wrote United Nations Fact Books, Education For What, and They Have Sown the Wind.
His wife Esther died in 1968. A brother, Rudy Raymond Beezley, Council Bluffs, Iowa, survives. Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
January 13, 1975.

Family

Esther Walworth b. 1895, d. 24 Mar 1968

Child

Margarett Elizabeth Beezley¹ b. 1 Dec 1919, d. 15 Mar 1920

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S114] Unknown author, Biographical History of Pottawattamie County.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index, Cert. 000526.

Adam V. Seeley

Last Edited

31 Jan 2000

Marriage*

Adam V. Seeley married Emmilene (?)¹

Birth

Adam V. Seeley was born on 5 February 1822 at Louistown, St. Charles, Missouri.²

BaptismLDS*

He was baptized in the LDS church on 22 April 1864 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa; by Howard Smith.²

Family

Emmilene (?) b. 1 Mar 1825

Child

Melida Seeley¹ b. 1863

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S83] RLDS Library, Records of the RLDS Church Wheeler's Grove.

Emmilene (?)¹

F, b. 1 March 1825

Last Edited

31 Jan 2000

Married Name

Her married name was Seeley.¹

Marriage*

Emmilene (?) married Adam V. Seeley.¹

Birth*

Emmilene (?) was born on 1 March 1825 at Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky.²

BaptismLDS*

She was baptized in the LDS church on 22 April 1864 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa; by Howard Smith.²

Family

Adam V. Seeley

Child

Melida Seeley¹ b. 1863

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S83] RLDS Library, Records of the RLDS Church Wheeler's Grove.

James William Connor¹

M, b. 11 July 1847, d. 3 May 1907

Father

Thomas Connor b. Jan 1810, d. 13 Jul 1891

Mother

Elizabeth (?) b. 1808

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

James William Connor was born on 11 July 1847 at Middlebury, Summit, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 July 1860 Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Thomas Connor; page 416, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, two children at home; lived nearby James Otto family.³

(Witness) Census

James William Connor appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Thomas Connor; page 161, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 1 son and an unknown 17 year old male at home, lived nearby A.J. Field.⁴

Marriage*

James William Connor married Laura Peckenpaugh, daughter of Lewis Peckenpaugh and Aurilla (Milly) Sellers, on 1 October 1871 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa; by Thomas Sheets.¹

Census*

James William Connor appeared on the census of 1880 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, page 119A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Bio

J. W. CONNOR, farmer, P. 0. Wheeler's Grove, born in Middlebury, Summit Co., Ohio, July 11, 1847, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Thompson) Connor; he, born in County Kildare, Ireland in 1810; came to America in 1842, settling in the Western Reserve, Ohio, where he followed his avocation of woolen manufacturing, moving to Iowa in 1854, and settling on the farm where he now lives in this township. having retired from active business; she, born in Yorkshire. England. in 1809; came to America in 1843, just one year later than her husband; is still living, and is the mother of three children, subject being the oldest son. Subject received a limited common school education; he is a fine conversationalist, being well read, very publicspirited, encouraging any enterprise which is for the public good, and commenced life as a farmer, working on his father's farm for several years after his marriage, generally controlling its affairs, but now he owns a farm of 110 acres adjoining the old homestead, keeping him happily near his aged parents. Subject is a Republican, though not a noisy politician; and married Miss Laura Peckenpaugh in this county on October 1, 1871, born in Warren County, Ill., on July 8, 1850, daughter of Louis B. and Aurilla (Sellers) Peckenpaugh, he. born in Crawford County. Ind., on August 6. 1826, emigrated to this State about 1854. settled at or near Logan, Harrison County, this State, where he lived till his death, which occurred December 6, 1856, leaving a wife and four small children. which were cast upon the charity of the world; she, born in Crawford County, Ind., May 19, 1826, is still living in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Connor have two bright girls, viz., Minnie, born August 22, 1872; and Kate, born August 21, 1874. Subject's farm is pleasantly located. being five and a half miles southeast of Macedonia, and two miles southwest of Wheeler's Grove Post Office, just east of Farm Creek, the principal stream running through the township; has forty-five acres of very beautiful, healthy grove of natural young timber, consisting of hickory, oak, walnut, elm and ash. The farm cost about $1,500, and is now valued at about $4000.⁶

Death*

He died on 3 May 1907 at Macedonia, Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 59; buried Buckner Cemetery, Montgomery County, Iowa; unclear from obits whether he died in Allen County, Kansas or Macedonia, Iowa.²

Family

Laura Peckenpaugh b. 9 Jul 1850, d. 24 Jun 1903

Children

Minnie Connor+⁷ b. 22 Aug 1872, d. 25 Jul 1940
Kate Connor⁸ b. 21 Aug 1874

Citations

[S83] RLDS Library, Records of the RLDS Church Wheeler's Grove.
[S139] Botna Valley News, 27 October 1905.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S93] O.L. Baskin & Co., History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, page 100.
[S140] Oakland Acorn, 25 July 1940, 3.
[S93] O.L. Baskin & Co., History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Edwin H. Knapp

M, b. 1870, d. between 1881 and 1900

Father

Philo Elmer (P.E.) Knapp b. 18 Jul 1836, d. 4 Sep 1904

Mother

Hetty Clarice Otto¹ b. 7 Mar 1839, d. 27 Mar 1915

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Edwin H. Knapp was born in 1870 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa; 1880 census lists him as Henry.²

BlessngLDS*

He was blessed in the LDS church on 21 March 1875 at Wheelers Grove, Pottawattamie, Iowa; by Levi Graybill.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, in the household of Philo Elmer (P.E.) Knapp; ED 263, Sheet 76, occupation laborer, five children.¹

Death*

Edwin H. Knapp died between 1881 and 1900 at Nebraska.^4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S83] RLDS Library, Records of the RLDS Church Wheeler's Grove.
[S1] Census of Population one child died between 1880 and 1900 censuses.
[S220] Nebraska DAR Records Comittee, Probate File of Philo E. Knapp.

Royal Knapp

M, b. circa 1871, d. before 1880

Father

Philo Elmer (P.E.) Knapp b. 18 Jul 1836, d. 4 Sep 1904

Mother

Hetty Clarice Otto b. 7 Mar 1839, d. 27 Mar 1915

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Royal Knapp was born circa 1871 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa.^1,2

BlessngLDS*

He was blessed in the LDS church on 21 March 1875 at Wheelers Grove, Pottawattamie, Iowa; by Levi Graybill.²

Death*

He died before 1880 at Iowa; or Nebraska.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870-1880.
[S83] RLDS Library, Records of the RLDS Church Wheeler's Grove.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Richard S. Knapp¹

M, b. 1867

Father

Philo Elmer (P.E.) Knapp b. 18 Jul 1836, d. 4 Sep 1904

Mother

Hetty Clarice Otto¹ b. 7 Mar 1839, d. 27 Mar 1915

Last Edited

4 Nov 2006

Birth*

Richard S. Knapp was born in 1867 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa; all four sources of year of birth conflict.¹

BlessngLDS*

He was blessed in the LDS church on 25 May 1876 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa; by James Caffal.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, in the household of Philo Elmer (P.E.) Knapp; ED 263, Sheet 76, occupation laborer, five children.³

Marriage*

Richard S. Knapp married Emma M. Jameson in 1896 at Nebraska.⁴

Census*

Richard S. Knapp appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Bayard Precinct, Cheyenne, Nebraska, ED 49, Sheet 2, occupation farmer, owned land, married 4 years, 2 children, gives dob as Aug 1878, so this may be incorrect.^4,5

Residence*

He lived on 27 March 1915 at Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Highland Precinct, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, ED 219, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Highland Twp., Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, ED 16, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $7,600, 2 children at home.⁸

Family

Emma M. Jameson b. Oct 1878

Children

Rufus R. Knapp⁴ b. 15 Feb 1897, d. 20 Jan 1980
Harold E. Knapp⁴ b. Sep 1899
Mabel Knapp⁷ b. 1901
Philo Donald Knapp+⁷ b. 23 Apr 1903, d. Jul 1981
Audrey Thelma Knapp⁷ b. 24 Dec 1908, d. 14 Feb 1981
Frank S. Knapp⁷ b. 1911

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S83] RLDS Library, Records of the RLDS Church Wheeler's Grove.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S220] Nebraska DAR Records Comittee, Probate File of Philo E. Knapp.
[S95] "Saints Herald", 2 May 1917, page 431.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Della Lenorah Kennicutt

F, b. 29 July 1887, d. 19 November 1918

Last Edited

27 Jan 2006

Birth*

Della Lenorah Kennicutt was born on 29 July 1887 at King City, Gentry, Missouri.^1,2

Married Name

As of 2 June 1907,her married name was Beezley.^3,2

Marriage*

She married Rudy Raymond Beezley, son of Paul Beezley and Sophronia Field, on 2 June 1907 at Marysville, Nodaway, Missouri.^3,2

Death*

Della Lenorah Kennicutt died on 19 November 1918 at Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 31; of typhoid fever, buried in Macedonia Cemetery.¹

Family

Rudy Raymond Beezley b. 7 Jun 1882, d. 18 Oct 1979

Children

Oscar Raymond Beezley⁴ b. 29 Jun 1908, d. 29 Jan 1938
Mattie Lucille Beezley⁴ b. 26 Aug 1910, d. Aug 1987
Eleanor Charlotte Beezley⁴ b. 26 Apr 1914, d. Mar 1961
Paul M. Beezley⁴ b. 22 Mar 1918, d. 31 Aug 1976

Citations

[S132] Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Iowa Death Records.
[S1103] Lisa Hinkle Siders, "Henckel-Siders Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Oscar Raymond Beezley^1,2

M, b. 29 June 1908, d. 29 January 1938

Father

Rudy Raymond Beezley³ b. 7 Jun 1882, d. 18 Oct 1979

Mother

Della Lenorah Kennicutt³ b. 29 Jul 1887, d. 19 Nov 1918

Last Edited

27 Jan 2006

Birth*

Oscar Raymond Beezley was born on 29 June 1908 at Marysville, Nodaway, Missouri.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 January 1920 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Rudy Raymond Beezley; ED 126, Sheet 8, widowed, four children and Sophronia, occupation farmer laborer, renting.³

Census*

Oscar Raymond Beezley appeared on the census of April 1930 at Center Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, ED 6, sheet 3B, occupation farm laborer, single, living with the Nash family.⁴

Death*

He died on 29 January 1938 at age 29.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1103] Lisa Hinkle Siders, "Henckel-Siders Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mattie Lucille Beezley¹

F, b. 26 August 1910, d. August 1987

Father

Rudy Raymond Beezley² b. 7 Jun 1882, d. 18 Oct 1979

Mother

Della Lenorah Kennicutt² b. 29 Jul 1887, d. 19 Nov 1918

Last Edited

27 Jan 2006

Birth*

Mattie Lucille Beezley was born on 26 August 1910 at Marysville, Nodaway, Missouri.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 January 1920 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Rudy Raymond Beezley; ED 126, Sheet 8, widowed, four children and Sophronia, occupation farmer laborer, renting.²

Marriage*

Mattie Lucille Beezley married an unknown person between 1925 and 1940; married name Tyrrell.

Married Name

As of after 1930,her married name was Tyrrell.^5,4

Marriage*

She married Omar Arthurs Tyrrell after 1930.^5,4

(Witness) Obit

Mattie Lucille Beezley witnessed the Obit of Rudy Raymond Beezley on 19 October 1979 at The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa,
Rudy R. Beezley, 97, died Thursday at Bethany Lutheran Home after an extended illness. He was born in Oakland and farmed for some time before coming to Council Bluffs, he then operated a dairy farm and truck gardening for a number of years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Tyrrell of Bellevue, Wash; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. His wife, Della, died in 1918. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Woodring Chapel. The Rev. Emil Reinking, chaplain at the Bethany Home will officiate. Interment will be at the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The casket will be closed at the beginning of the service.⁶

Death*

Mattie Lucille Beezley died in August 1987 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; married name Tyrrell.^3,7

Family

Omar Arthurs Tyrrell b. 19 Dec 1899, d. 20 Jul 1958

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1103] Lisa Hinkle Siders, "Henckel-Siders Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Nonpareil, 19 October 1979, page 10.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Rudy Beezley, 19 October 1979, page 10.

Eleanor Charlotte Beezley¹

F, b. 26 April 1914, d. March 1961

Father

Rudy Raymond Beezley² b. 7 Jun 1882, d. 18 Oct 1979

Mother

Della Lenorah Kennicutt² b. 29 Jul 1887, d. 19 Nov 1918

Last Edited

27 Jan 2006

Birth*

Eleanor Charlotte Beezley was born on 26 April 1914 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of after 1930,her married name was Morris.^3,4

Marriage*

Eleanor Charlotte Beezley married Harold Freeman Morris after 1930.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Eleanor Charlotte Beezley appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Sophronia Field; ED 78-1, sheet 5A, occupation none, renting-$7 month, no radio, grandchildren Eleanor and Paul, ages 16 and 12, living with her.⁵

Death*

Eleanor Charlotte Beezley died in March 1961 at Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 46; buried at the Carson Cemetery, Carson, Iowa.³

Family

Harold Freeman Morris b. 2 Jul 1905, d. Dec 1972

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1103] Lisa Hinkle Siders, "Henckel-Siders Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Paul M. Beezley¹

M, b. 22 March 1918, d. 31 August 1976

Father

Rudy Raymond Beezley² b. 7 Jun 1882, d. 18 Oct 1979

Mother

Della Lenorah Kennicutt² b. 29 Jul 1887, d. 19 Nov 1918

Last Edited

15 Feb 2003

Birth*

Paul M. Beezley was born on 22 March 1918 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Paul M. Beezley appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Sophronia Field; ED 78-1, sheet 5A, occupation none, renting-$7 month, no radio, grandchildren Eleanor and Paul, ages 16 and 12, living with her.⁴

Death*

Paul M. Beezley died on 31 August 1976 at Monterey Park, Los Angeles, California, at age 58.^3,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics.

Mary G. Maxwell

F, b. 21 September 1886, d. 17 June 1974

Last Edited

15 Feb 2003

Birth*

Mary G. Maxwell was born on 21 September 1886 at Iowa.^1,2

Married Name

As of 25 December 1907,her married name was Beezley.³

Marriage*

She married Vernon Leroy Beezley, son of Paul Beezley and Sophronia Field, on 25 December 1907 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.³

(Witness) Census

Mary G. Maxwell appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 James Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 128, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living; Mary's brother Robert was living with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary G. Maxwell appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 Belknap Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 128, Sheet 3, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary G. Maxwell appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 78-1, sheet 12A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$12 month, no radio, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Mary G. Maxwell died on 17 June 1974 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, at age 87; Zip code 90042.^2,6

Family

Vernon Leroy Beezley b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Children

Mabel G. Beezley⁷ b. 1910
Kenneth Beezley⁸ b. 29 Sep 1910, d. 22 Nov 1911
Max Beezley⁸ b. bt 1911 - 1914, d. bt 1911 - 1914
Eldon Derrell Beezley¹ b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 3 Aug 1995
Grace F. Beezley¹ b. 1918
Maxine Beezley⁸ b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, Death Record.
[S106] Botna Valley Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County, Iowa Marriages-IGS.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.

Mabel G. Beezley¹

F, b. 1910

Father

Vernon Leroy Beezley¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Mother

Mary G. Maxwell² b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 17 Jun 1974

Last Edited

15 Feb 2003

Note*

Married Fred Headie (Heedie) (Aunt Charlotte.)

Birth*

Mabel G. Beezley was born in 1910 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 James Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 128, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living; Mary's brother Robert was living with them.³

(Witness) Census

Mabel G. Beezley appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 Belknap Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 128, Sheet 3, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Eldon Derrell Beezley¹

M, b. 9 July 1915, d. 3 August 1995

Father

Vernon Leroy Beezley¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Mother

Mary G. Maxwell¹ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 17 Jun 1974

Last Edited

15 Feb 2003

Birth*

Eldon Derrell Beezley was born on 9 July 1915 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 Belknap Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 128, Sheet 3, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Eldon Derrell Beezley appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 78-1, sheet 12A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$12 month, no radio, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Eldon Derrell Beezley died on 3 August 1995 at Rosemead, Los Angeles, California, at age 80.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S230] California Vital Statistics.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Grace F. Beezley¹

F, b. 1918

Father

Vernon Leroy Beezley¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Mother

Mary G. Maxwell¹ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 17 Jun 1974

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Grace F. Beezley was born in 1918 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 Belknap Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 128, Sheet 3, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Grace F. Beezley appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 78-1, sheet 12A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$12 month, no radio, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Daisy Wood¹

F, b. 10 December 1889, d. 21 April 1986

Father

George Washington Wood² b. 1853

Mother

Melinda Ann Golden² b. 1855

Last Edited

16 Feb 2003

Birth*

Mary Daisy Wood was born on 10 December 1889 at Shelby, Pottawattamie, Iowa.^3,4

Married Name

As of 15 April 1910,her married name was Beezley.⁵

Marriage*

She married Manning Paul Beezley, son of William Marian Beezley and Nancy Ann Field, on 15 April 1910 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary Daisy Wood appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, iowa, in the household of George Washington Wood; ED 139, sheet 5A, occupation laborer-factory, renting, married 36 years, 9 children 7 living, 3 children living with them, note one son named Homer; Daisy was married 4 days but was still listed as living with them.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary Daisy Wood appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; Ed 167, Sheet 6, four children, occupation railroad switchman, owned home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Mary Daisy Wood appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; ED 78-33, sheet 6B, occupation switchman-steam railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, 6 children at home.⁸

Residence*

Mary Daisy Wood lived on 2 October 1951 at 1002 5th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.⁹

Death*

She died on 21 April 1986 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 96; buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Pottawattamie County.^10,11

Obit

Mary Daisy's obituary was published in the The Daily Nonpareil on 22 April 1986:

Mary D. Beezley, of 34 Northcrest Drive, died Monday evening at her home after a long illness. She was 96. Born in Shelby, she had lived in Council Bluffs most of her life. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Manning P. Beezley, died in 1951. She is survived by four sons, Homer and William "Bud," both of Council Bluffs, John of Littleton, Colo. And Donald of Killeen, Texas, 17 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Cutler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. H. David McCalmont, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cutler's Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to her church.¹²

Family

Manning Paul Beezley b. 25 Nov 1888, d. 1 May 1951

Children

Homer Paul Beezley+⁷ b. 17 Dec 1910, d. 19 May 2007
William Carl (Bud) Beezley+⁷ b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 24 May 1998
Frances Lucille Beezley+⁷ b. 11 Jun 1916, d. 27 Mar 1979
Robert Manning Beezley⁷ b. 24 Dec 1918, d. Nov 1935
John Richard Beezley¹ b. 23 Dec 1920, d. 23 Dec 2005
Donald Dale Beezley^1,10 b. 19 Oct 1922, d. 11 Dec 1996

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Mary Daisy Wood Form SS-5.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Application on Form SS-5.
[S106] Botna Valley Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County, Iowa Marriages-IGS.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Mary Daisy (Wood) Beezley Form SS-5.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, 22 April 1986, page 9.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Nonpareil, 22 April 1986, page 9.

Homer Paul Beezley¹

M, b. 17 December 1910, d. 19 May 2007

Father

Manning Paul Beezley¹ b. 25 Nov 1888, d. 1 May 1951

Mother

Mary Daisy Wood¹ b. 10 Dec 1889, d. 21 Apr 1986

Last Edited

7 Jan 2013

Birth*

Homer Paul Beezley was born on 17 December 1910 at Pottawattamie, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; Ed 167, Sheet 6, four children, occupation railroad switchman, owned home.¹

(Witness) Census

Homer Paul Beezley appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; ED 78-33, sheet 6B, occupation switchman-steam railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

Homer Paul Beezley married Edna Mae Timm on 21 April 1932 at Papillion, Sarpy, Nebraska.²

NoteB*

Homer and Edna Beezley will observe their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. April 21 at Risen Son.
They were married April 21, 1932 in Papillion, Nev. They have three sons, Marvin of Knoxville; Jerry of Englewood, New Jersey and Dick and Marcial Beezley of Burnsville, Minn. They have five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Homer Beezley retired from Iowa Power & Light in 1975. Edna Beezley owned and managed the North Sixth Street Grocery for 21 years. The store closed in 1971. She later worked for Beno's Department Store. She was employed there for seven years, retiring in 1980.
They request no gifts. Cards may be sent to them at 3000 Risen Son Blvd., Room 214, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.⁴

Death*

Homer Paul Beezley died on 19 May 2007 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 96; buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.⁵

Death

He died on 23 May 2007 at Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 96; Homer P. Beezley, 96 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away May 19, 2007, at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born December 17, 1910 in Council Bluffs to the late Manning and Daisy Mary (Wood) Beezley. He was a 1930 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and a lifetime resident here. He owned and operated the former Beezley North 6th Street Grocery. He was a Customer Service Representative for the former Iowa Power and Light Co. for 35 years retiring in 1975. He then was associated with the former First National Bank in the Collection Department. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Downtown Kiwanis Club, and Life Member of Elks Lodge No. #531. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Edna (Timm) Beezley, on October 5, 2003; sister, Frances Oden; brothers, Robert, John, Don and Bud Beezley. Survivors include his sons, Marvin H. Beezley, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gerald H. Beezley, of Englewood, N.J., Richard L. Beezley and wife, Marcia, of Burnsville, Minn; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, Chaplain Paul Crane, will officiate. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery.⁶

Family

Edna Mae Timm b. 17 May 1916, d. 5 Oct 2003

Children

Marvin Homer Beezley+² b. 22 Nov 1932, d. 14 Jun 2013
Gerald Paul Beezley² b. 15 Feb 1936, d. 16 Feb 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Council Bluffs Magazine, Sunday, April 14, 2002.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

William Carl (Bud) Beezley¹

M, b. 8 March 1913, d. 24 May 1998

Father

Manning Paul Beezley¹ b. 25 Nov 1888, d. 1 May 1951

Mother

Mary Daisy Wood¹ b. 10 Dec 1889, d. 21 Apr 1986

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

William Carl (Bud) Beezley was born on 8 March 1913 at Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; Ed 167, Sheet 6, four children, occupation railroad switchman, owned home.¹

(Witness) Census

William Carl (Bud) Beezley appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; ED 78-33, sheet 6B, occupation switchman-steam railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

William Carl (Bud) Beezley married Dorothy M. Rhoades on 21 August 1934 at Iowa.⁴

Death*

William Carl (Bud) Beezley died on 24 May 1998 at Nebraska at age 85.⁵

Family

Dorothy M. Rhoades b. 30 Nov 1913, d. 6 Sep 2010

Child

Thomas William Beezley² b. 28 Jul 1939, d. 22 Jun 2010

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Frances Lucille Beezley¹

F, b. 11 June 1916, d. 27 March 1979

Father

Manning Paul Beezley¹ b. 25 Nov 1888, d. 1 May 1951

Mother

Mary Daisy Wood¹ b. 10 Dec 1889, d. 21 Apr 1986

Last Edited

16 Feb 2003

Birth*

Frances Lucille Beezley was born on 11 June 1916 at Weston, Wyoming.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; Ed 167, Sheet 6, four children, occupation railroad switchman, owned home.¹

(Witness) Census

Frances Lucille Beezley appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; ED 78-33, sheet 6B, occupation switchman-steam railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Married Name

As of circa 1935,her married name was Oden.^4,2

Marriage*

Frances Lucille Beezley married Leslie Oden circa 1935.^4,2

Death*

Frances Lucille Beezley died on 27 March 1979 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 62.^2,4

Family

Leslie Oden b. 7 Sep 1914, d. Apr 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Robert Manning Beezley¹

M, b. 24 December 1918, d. November 1935

Father

Manning Paul Beezley¹ b. 25 Nov 1888, d. 1 May 1951

Mother

Mary Daisy Wood¹ b. 10 Dec 1889, d. 21 Apr 1986

Last Edited

14 Feb 2003

Birth*

Robert Manning Beezley was born on 24 December 1918 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; Ed 167, Sheet 6, four children, occupation railroad switchman, owned home.¹

(Witness) Census

Robert Manning Beezley appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Manning Paul Beezley; ED 78-33, sheet 6B, occupation switchman-steam railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Robert Manning Beezley died in November 1935 at age 16.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Fred Pautz¹

M, b. 14 August 1869, d. 5 May 1959

Father

August Pautz^2,3 b. 27 Sep 1830, d. 3 Oct 1902

Mother

Wilhelmina (Minnie) Fenske^4,3 b. 2 Jan 1836, d. 5 Dec 1914

Last Edited

17 Aug 2002

Birth*

Fred Pautz was born on 14 August 1869 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin.^5,3,6

Marriage*

He married Olive Field, daughter of Presley Field and Mary B. Bird, on 19 February 1891 at Hiawatha, Brown, Kansas; by Rev. Charles Singer, age given as 21, but should be 17.⁷

Census*

Fred Pautz appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Hiawatha, Brown, Kansas, ED 21, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, 3 children and Mary Bird.⁸

Death*

He died on 5 May 1959 at Hiawatha, Brown, Kansas, at age 89; buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Kansas.^5,3

Obit

Fred's obituary was published in the Hiawatha Daily World on 20 May 1959:

Hiawatha (Kansas) Daily World, 20 May 1959

Obituary - Pautz - F.A. Pautz, 89, of Hiawatha, Kans., died Friday, May 8, 1959, at the Brown County Convalescent Infirmary where he had been a patient since 1956. He was born at Manitawack, Wisc., the son of August and Wilhemia Pautz. His wife preceded him in death in 1942, also two sons, Earl and Roscoe. He is survived by two sons, Raymond of Hiawatha, Homer of Kansas City, Mo; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Schober of Hiawatha, Mrs. Virgil Wright of Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Anna Mae Cowell of San Fernando, Calif; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. E.M. Wegand of Omaha, Nebr. Farming and stock buying were Mr. Pautz's occupation in his early days. Later he was engaged in carpenter work. Funeral services were held at Meek's Chapel Monday, May 11, at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Lawrence Willard with interment at the Mt. Hope cemetery.

Hiawatha (Kansas) Daily World, 12 May 1959

Funeral Services For Fred Pautz. Funeral services for Fred Pautz were held at Meek's chapel at 10 o'clock Monday, May 11, by the Rev. Lawrence Willard. Donald Winter accompanied by Mrs. H.O. Middlebrook, sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Abide with me." Body bearers were Ole Aarstad, Carl Fridell, Glen Carpenter, Vernon Hedrick, Mel Bloss and Robert Corken. Interment was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Hiawatha (Kansas) Daily World, 9 May 1959

Funeral Services for Mr. Pautz. Funeral services for Frederick A. (Fred) Pautz will be held at Meek's chapel at 10 o'clock Monday morning May 11, by the Rev. Lawrence Willard with interment at the Mt. Hope cemetery.⁹

Family

Olive Field b. 3 Mar 1873, d. 24 Sep 1942

Children

Roscoe Pautz^10,8 d. 14 Dec 1924
Hazel Mae Pautz+⁵ b. 16 Apr 1893, d. 13 Sep 1964
Earl Pautz¹⁰ b. 24 Feb 1895, d. Dec 1897
Raymond Pautz+¹¹ b. 23 Apr 1898, d. 6 Oct 1965
Florence Mary Pautz+⁸ b. 23 May 1905, d. 23 Jun 1973
Homer Pautz⁸ b. 27 Mar 1910, d. 13 Apr 1976
Anna Mae Pautz⁸ b. 6 Sep 1914, d. 23 Jul 1962

Citations

[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, No reference number given; probably Batch 8701401, source 1396300.
[S180] H. Lyle Hinz, Brown County Cemeteries, Hiawatha.
[S297] Irene J. Tavis, "Ancestral File of August Pautz", Ancestral File.
[S134] Otoe Chapter DAR & Nemaha Valley Museum, Boone County Cemeteries.
[S180] H. Lyle Hinz, Brown County Cemeteries.
[S423] Hiawatha (Kansas) Daily World, Various, 8 May 1959.
[S110] John and Enid Ostertag, Brown County, Kansas Marriage Records, Book E, page 342.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S423] Hiawatha (Kansas) Daily World, Various, 20 May 1959.
[S423] Hiawatha (Kansas) Daily World, Various, Olive Pautz, 25 September 1942.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Roger Eugene Buell¹

M, b. 25 November 1911, d. before 1972

Father

Glenn Avery Buell¹ b. 23 Jan 1886, d. 21 Jul 1954

Mother

Mina Eleanor Beezley² b. 25 Mar 1893, d. 28 Apr 1972

Last Edited

3 Oct 2017

Birth*

Roger Eugene Buell was born on 25 November 1911 at Upton, Weston, Wyoming.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Election District 16-17, Weston, Wyoming, in the household of Glenn Avery Buell; ED 135, Sheet 3, occupation farmer, one child.¹

(Witness) Census

Roger Eugene Buell appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Soda Creek Precinct, Weston, Wyoming, in the household of Glenn Avery Buell; ED 23-16, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-Bentonite mine, owned home, no radio, 3 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Roger Eugene Buell married Marian Ramsey on 17 May 1936 at Upton, Weston, Wyoming; by F.J. Stevens, Minister, Methodist-Episcopal Church, Upton, witnessed by Glenn and Elinor Buell.⁵

Census*

Roger Eugene Buell and Marian Ramsey appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Soda Creek Precinct, Weston, Wyoming, ED 23-16, sheet 1B, occupation ranch operator, renting, 1 daughter.⁶

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Roger Eugene Buell registered for the draft at Upton, Weston, Wyoming; at the time, he was employed by self-employed.³

Death*

He died before 1972.⁷

Family

Marian Ramsey b. 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S342] I. Irene Tunnell, Weston County, Wyoming Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Eleanor Buell, April 30, 1972, page 3B.

William Avery Buell

M, b. 11 February 1928, d. 18 January 1937

Father

Glenn Avery Buell b. 23 Jan 1886, d. 21 Jul 1954

Mother

Mina Eleanor Beezley¹ b. 25 Mar 1893, d. 28 Apr 1972

Last Edited

14 Feb 2003

Birth*

William Avery Buell was born on 11 February 1928 at near Upton, Weston, Wyoming; buried at the Greenwood Cemetery.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Soda Creek Precinct, Weston, Wyoming, in the household of Glenn Avery Buell; ED 23-16, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-Bentonite mine, owned home, no radio, 3 children at home.³

Death*

William Avery Buell died on 18 January 1937 at Jerome, Weston, Wyoming, at age 8.⁴

Obit

William Avery's obituary was published in the Weston County Gazette on 21 January 1937:

Jeromey Called by Death
This community was saddened to learn of the untimely death of William Avery Buell, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Buell, who succumbed suddenly Monday morning at the home at Jerome. Peritonitis was given as the cause of his death. His passing is greatly felt in this community and also by his many Upton school mates, where he was well likedl. The lad suffered a severe cold through the Christmas that left him in a weakened condition. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Thursday with the Rev. F.J. Stevens officiating. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery here.

Obituary. William Avery Buell waa born on a ranch ten miles south of Upton February 11, 1928 and passed away January 18, 1937, aged 8 years, 11 months and 7 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his father and sister, Althea Mae and one brother, Roger E. Buell. Many others learned to love him during his few years with us and will miss his loyal and loving companionship.²

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S340] Weston County Gazette, Various, 21 January 1937.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S301] Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Eleanor Buell, 30 April 1972, page 3B.

Althea Mae Buell¹

F, b. 24 January 1920, d. 13 March 2005

Father

Glenn Avery Buell b. 23 Jan 1886, d. 21 Jul 1954

Mother

Mina Eleanor Beezley² b. 25 Mar 1893, d. 28 Apr 1972

Last Edited

3 Sep 2017

Birth*

Althea Mae Buell was born on 24 January 1920 at Upton, Weston, Wyoming.^3,4,1

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Soda Creek Precinct, Weston, Wyoming, in the household of Glenn Avery Buell; ED 23-16, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-Bentonite mine, owned home, no radio, 3 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 4 January 1938,her married name was Crayne.

Marriage*

Althea Mae Buell married Charles Lewis Crayne on 4 January 1938 at Paris, Bear Lake, Idaho.

Death*

Althea Mae Buell died on 13 March 2005 at Castle Rock, Cowlitz, Washington, at age 85.⁴

Obit

Althea Mae's obituary was published in the The Daily News on 27 March 2005:
When it came to family, Castle Rock's Althea Crayne was an expert. Crayne, 85, was the mother of seven children, step-mother to seven more and had dozens of grandchildren of the grand, great and great-great variety. When her own children were grown Crayne baby-sat others, and after her husband's death in 1987 she volunteered as a Foster Grandmother through the Head Start program in Castle Rock. "She was just good with kids," said daughter Ida Langdon of Castle Rock. "She listened to the stories that they'd tell, read to them, color with them, whatever activity they wanted to do." At the time of her death on March 13, Crayne had 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Several made trips to see her in the past months, knowing that the heart failure that slowed Crayne down in the past few years would soon claim her life. "Oh she loved them all," Langdon said. "In fact, in the last few days we brought one of the great-great-grandchildren in to see her and she just beamed. It really brought her alive to have them there."

The funeral drew 70 relatives, and the annual Crayne family reunion each August draws more than 100. Langdon said her mother never had trouble keeping names straight, but daughter Karen Rings, of Olympia, said Crayne did keep meticulous notes of birth dates and offspring. Those notes have been invaluable in notifying the large extended family of her death, Rings said. Crayne was married 49 years and the union started off with a bang -- she and Charles Crayne eloped from Wyoming a few days before her 18th birthday. They stopped in Paris, Idaho, for the Jan. 4, 1938, wedding and kept driving west so she could get her first glimpse of the ocean. They stayed in the local area the rest of their marriage, spending most of it on a farm in Castle Rock. Charles Crayne already had seven children. Rings doubts her mother meant to add another seven when she first married. "I can't say she started out wanting that many, but I don't think she would have given any of us back," Rings said. The stepchildren were older, but they visited often and kept in touch with their siblings, Rings said. In her eulogy, granddaughter Teresa Nye said Crayne lived in the 20th century, but "her childhood was filled with the adventures of pioneer life." She rode a horse three miles to a one-room schoolhouse in Wyoming and once was struck by a rattlesnake, with only her thick leather boots standing between her and a poisonous bite. As a young mother Crayne lived in a farmhouse in Castle Rock without plumbing or electricity. "The children did a lot of the milking of the cows and we had chickens and she and the kids all gathered the eggs," Langdon said. "We all shared the responsibility of the home." Rings remembers Crayne as adapting to any situation with ease and grace, which came in handy while raising her large brood. Once, in the 1950s, Rings and her sisters were visiting Tacoma and returned home with a car full of homesick Fort Lewis soldiers behind them. It was 2 a.m., but Crayne "got up and made us all cookies," Rings said. "She just never got ruffled," Rings said.⁵

Family

Charles Lewis Crayne b. 1 Jan 1905, d. Dec 1987

Citations

[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Kenneth Beezley¹

M, b. 29 September 1910, d. 22 November 1911

Father

Vernon Leroy Beezley¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Mother

Mary G. Maxwell¹ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 17 Jun 1974

Last Edited

17 Aug 2002

Birth*

Kenneth Beezley was born on 29 September 1910 at Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa.²

Death*

He died on 22 November 1911 at Pottawattamie, Iowa, at age 1.²

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S132] Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Iowa Death Records.

Max Beezley¹

M, b. between 1911 and 1914, d. between 1911 and 1914

Father

Vernon Leroy Beezley¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Mother

Mary G. Maxwell¹ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 17 Jun 1974

Last Edited

15 Feb 2003

Death*

Max Beezley died between 1911 and 1914; not found in 1920 or 1930 census.²

Birth*

He was born between 1911 and 1914.¹

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Maxine Beezley¹

F, b. 1920

Father

Vernon Leroy Beezley¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 25 Nov 1962

Mother

Mary G. Maxwell¹ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 17 Jun 1974

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Maxine Beezley was born in 1920 at Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Vernon Leroy Beezley; ED 78-1, sheet 12A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$12 month, no radio, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Esther Walworth¹

F, b. 1895, d. 24 March 1968

Last Edited

1 Mar 2003

Birth*

Esther Walworth was born in 1895 at Montana.²

Married Name

As of circa 1918,her married name was Beezley.¹

Marriage*

She married Paul Cassius Beezley, son of Paul Beezley and Sophronia Field, circa 1918.¹

(Witness) Census

Esther Walworth appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Mercer island, King, Washington, in the household of Paul Cassius Beezley; ED 328, sheet 2A, occupation salesman-bonds, renting-$38 month, no radio, no children.²

Death*

Esther Walworth died on 24 March 1968 at Mercer Island, King, Washington.³

Obit

Esther's obituary was published in the Seattle Post on 25 March 1968:
Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Beezley, 72, of 2749 60th Ave., S.E., Mercer Island, who died yesterday in a hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bonney-Watson, Broadway chapel, followed by cremation.
Born in Butte, Montana, Mrs. Beezley came here in 1914 and moved to Mercer Island in 1927. She was a graduate of the University of Washington and a former librarian. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and the Women's University Club. Surviving are her husband Paul C., and a sister, Bertha Walsworth, of Lomita, California. Remembrances to the University of Plano, Texas, or charity, were suggested. March 25, 1968.

Family

Paul Cassius Beezley b. 24 Dec 1895, d. 11 Jan 1975

Child

Margarett Elizabeth Beezley¹ b. 1 Dec 1919, d. 15 Mar 1920

Citations

[S80] Janice R. Easterly, "Ancestral File of Janice Easterly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index, Cert. 006360.