Monday, August 20, 2018

Avoid the Pitfalls of Sloppy Work



If you want your work as a family historian to be taken seriously, then avoid the pitfalls of Sloppy Work (F-) 
like the plague.
I know compiling your family tree is a work in progress, however, 
you must think logically and use some of those skills you learned in school! 
Everything you do in life, whether it is employment or a hobby, 
has its own protocol and vocabulary.

"through the rules we become conscious of wrongdoing." 
~ Romans 3:20.


To begin, gather your supplies. It is GOOD (A+) to have supplies and tools to work with. Go shopping if you must. Sign up for a library card at your local library or genealogy center and obtain copies of their pre-printed charts and forms or print your own! Purchase a file box for copies of printed records and photos. It's good to have access to a basic set of an encyclopedia. As you graduate from elementary research to intermediate and expert, you can add to your tool-bag as needed. 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL =  Begin your genealogical education with a tutor or by reading everything you can lay your hands on about genealogy. Just like professional teachers take refresher courses from time to time, be sure to update your knowledge base from time to time as well. This includes watching videos.  For extra credit, join a genealogical society or attend a genealogical conference. If you don't know something, keep asking questions or google it until you get your answers. 


ARITHMETIC = It's good to use a timeline for each person's life - start with what you already know and begin with their birth-date, adding in each fact during their life-time, up until their death. Figure out their approximate age at each added date. Recording dates and calculating ages is a helpful tool for logically figuring out if that's your ancestor in an outside record. 

WRITING = It's good  to add dates and locations to all facts in each person's life-stream.

You get an A+ if you pair the names of the locations with their component part -- indicate whether it is a city, township, or county! [i.e.. Kansas City, Washington Township (Twp.), Jackson County (Co.), State of Missouri (MO.), United States of America (USA)]

It's good to add parentheses around a married woman's maiden name. [i.e. Gladys Esther (White) O'Neal]


Here's a tip = type in the source of your record when you scan your book page to upload to genealogy sites. Then you will never forget where you found it, because it will be meshed into your digital picture! 

SOCIAL STUDIES = It's good to add in additional national or regional historical event facts to their timeline that occurred during their life. I leave my ancestor's information in black and add in additional information in another color. 


It's good to remember in the New World what kind of roads (none to Indian trails) and transportation were available to our American ancestors - ships on oceans, walking, horses, boats on rivers, wagons, trains, horseless carriages, airplanes and rockets in that order. Twenty miles of travel by wagon was a good day! It took many months of twenty mile days to cross the North American continent from coast to coast. 


SCIENCE = Good traveling was mostly done between the late spring and early fall seasons. By fall, the grass had grown tall and the water sources would have been lower or dried up. 


There was safety in numbers for our pioneer ancestors. Migrating people groups had to contend with hostile natives, illnesses, lack of healthy food, clean water, thieves, and the terrain. Military forts, doctors, and trading posts were few and far between if they existed on the frontier.  It's good to find FAN's (friends, associates, and neighbors) of your relatives as their descendants may have additional information about them. 

READING = It's good to find at least three sources of data per date to prove your relative's parents, their name, birth, death and anything in between. Many of the "Documents of" type posts on this website shows the type of records I have collected and transcribed. The more I find, the better I will get to know my ancestors and their families. 

New information is good! And it is also good to remember to note that on your person's timeline at that moment! Otherwise you may forget!

SPELLING = It's good when you spell names correctly.  However, remember, that not all people spell well, so look for all possible variations when scouting for information.

It's good to know that your ancestor may have a name twin!  My husband has six in our Metro Area. Using your timeline (s), figure out if the newest record jives with what you already know about your person as far as their dates, locations, their age and so forth. If it doesn't line up, discard it or set it aside for the time being until you know more. I don't accept every leaf hint that shows up for my ancestor on Ancestry.com.  


And please, be mindful of your manners! (A +) 

Now GO And Have Fun! 

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Documents of James Bailey Family

A Work in Progress: It's like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle, fitting in one piece at a time and wondering at the lovely picture of our kin when they finally reveal themselves. 

James Bailey (1828-1903) & Cynthia E. Morris (1837-1857)
son of _____ Bailey & 
daughter of Daniel Morris (1805-1871) & ____ Tilford (____-____)
Findagrave #68079755

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1. William M. Bailey (1857-1863)
son of James Bailey + Cynthia E. Morris

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James Bailey (1828-1903) & Hester Ann Morris (1844-1925)
daughter of Daniel Morris (1805-1871) & ____ Tilford (____-____)


1870 US Census
Bailey, James, 42 yrs, male, white, farmer, personal estate-$350, birthplace-OH, cannot read/write, citizen-yes
-----, Hester A., 26 yrs, female, white, keeps house, birthplace-IL, cannot read/write
-----, Cyntha A. 12 yrs, female, white, birthplace-IL, school-yes,
----- Mary E., 9 yrs, female, white, birthplace-IL, school-yes,
-----, James D. 3 yrs, male, white, birthplace-IL
-----, Hester A., 1 yr. female, white, birthplace-IL

Source: 1870 US Federal Census. Lovington Twp., Moultrie Co, IL. 1 Aug, 1870. Line #23. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1880 US Census
Bailey, James, White, male, 53 yrs, head, married, occupation - farmer, birthplace-OH, father's birth place-VA, mother's birthplace-VA
------, Hester, white, female, 39 yrs., wife, married, occupation - keeping house, birthplace-IL, father's birthplace-KY, mother's birthplace-KY
------, Mary E., white, female, 18 yrs. daughter, single, birthplace-IL, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IL
------, James D., white, male, 13 yrs., son, single, birthplace-IL
------, Viola, white, female, 11 yrs., dau, single, birthplace-IL
------, America, white, male, 9 yrs., son, single, birthplace-IL
------, George, white, male, 4 yrs., son, single, birthplace-MO
------, Delilah, white, female, 2/12 mos. birth month- Apr. , dau., single, birthplace-MO

Source: 1880 US Federal Census for District 278, Jackson Twp., Gentry Co, Missouri, USA. Line 28. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1900 US Census
Bailey, James, head, white, male, birth month-Jan, birth year-1828, age-72 yrs, married - 40 yrs, birthplace-OH, father's birthplace-VA, mother's birthplace-VA, retired farmer,
------, Esther, wife, white, female, birth month-June, birth year-1844, 55 yrs, married - 40 yrs, 12 children, 9 still living, birthplace-IL, father's birthplace-KY, mother's birthplace-KY
------, George W., son, white, male, birth month-Apr, Birth year-1876, 24 yrs, single, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IL, day laborer
------, Josephine E., daughter, white, female, birth month-Sept, birth year-1883, 17 yrs, single, birthplace-MO, kitchen,
------, Florence M., dau, white, female, birth month-Oct, birth-year-1885, 15 yrs., single, birthplace-MO, school-yes, 


Source: 1900 US Federal Census, District 0157, Belvidere Twp., Thayer Co, Nebraska, Line #21. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1910 Census
Bailey, Hester A., head, female, white, 65 yrs, widowed, 12 children, 7 still living, birthplace-IL, father's birthplace-KY, mother's birthplace-KY; English, own income, read/white-yes, rent home
-----, Josephine, daughter, female, white, 26 yrs, single, birthplace-MO, father's birth-place-OH, mother's birth-place-IL; English, own income, read/white
-----, Grace U., grand-daughter, female, white, 6 yrs, single, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-MO, mother's birthplace-MO. school-yes
-----, Electa B, grand-daughter, female, white, 4 yrs, single, birthplace-MO; father's birthplace-MO, mother's birthplace-MO.

Source: 1910 US Federal Census, District 0083, Cooper Twp., Gentry Co, Missouri, USA. 2 May, 1910. Line #9. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1920 Census
Bailey, Hester A., Head, rent, female, white, 75 yrs, widow, read/write, birthplace-IL, father's birthplace-KY; mother's birthplace-KY, English-yes, Occupation-none
------, Josephine M., daughter, female, white, 33 yrs, single, read/write, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IL, Occupation-Saleslady in Drugstore,
------, George W, son, male, white, 43 yrs, widow, read/write, birthplace-MO, Occupation-Bridge Carpenter,
------, Gracie E., granddaughter, female, white, 16 yrs, single, school-yes, read/write, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-MO, mother's birthplace-MO
------, Electia B., granddaughter, female, white, 12 yrs, single, school-yes, read/write, birthplace-MO,

Source: 1920 US Federal Census. District 0087, North Willow Street, Stanberry, Cooper Twp., Gentry Co, MO, USA. 13 Jan, 1920.  Line #83. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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Missouri State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Death #17771
County - Gentry
Township-Cooke
City - Stanberry
Full Name - Mrs. Hester Ann Bailey
Sex - Female, Race-White, Marital Status - Widowed
Date of Birth - June 14, 1844, Age - 81 yrs, 1 da.
Date of Death - June 16, 1925
Cause of Death - Heart Troubles & Rheumatism
Place of Burial - Stanberry, MO, 6-18-1925
Occupation-Housewife
Birthplace-Gelinas
Name of Father - Daniel Morris, birthplace-KY
Maiden Name of Mother - Tilford, birthplace-KY
Informant - Gracie Bailey, Stanberry, MO.

Undertaker - L. Phillips, Stanberry MO.
Source: Retrieved from website: Missouri Digital Heritage 1910-1967 Death Certificates
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Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Name: Hester A. Morris
Gender: Female
Spouse: James D. Bailey
Child: George Washington Bailey
Source: Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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Cyntha A., (c. 1858-____)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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Mary E. Bailey (1862-____)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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James D. Bailey (1867-____)
son of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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Hester A. Bailey (1869-____)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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Viola Bailey (1869-____)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris


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America Bailey (1871-____)
son of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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George Washington Bailey (1876-1951)
son of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

Marriage Record #78-15314:
1. Full name of GROOM - George Washington Bailey
2. Place of Residence - Council Bluffs
3. Occupation - Bridge Carpenter
4. Age Next Birthday - 52 yrs., Color - white, Nationality - American
5. Place of Birth - Stanberry, Missouri
6. Father's name - James Bailey
7. Mother's maiden name - Hester Morris
8. Number of Groom's Marriage - Two
9. Full name of Bride - Lottie May Collier
10. Place of residence - Council Bluffs
11. Age next birthday - 39 yrs, color-white, nationality-American
12. Place of birth-Stanberry, Missouri
13. Father's name-Charlie Runyon
14. Mother's maiden name - Nora Rodgers
15. Number of Bride's marriage-Two.
16. Witness to marriage - Mrs. Frank Bellinger, Mrs. Fred Baley

 June 16, 1928
WE HEREBY CERTIFY, That the information given is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
Groom - G W Bailey
Bride - Lottie Collier
I hereby certify that the above is a correct return of a marriage solemnized by me, on this 16 day of June, 1928, Fred Baley at Council Bluffs, Minister
Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940. 1928. Retrieved from Ancestry.com

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The Division of Health of Missouri
Standard Certificate of Death #4402
County - Gentry
City - Stanberry, MO.
Died at Home, 206 Alonthias Ave.
Date of Birth - Apr. 26, 1876.
Date of Death - Feb. 25, 1951, Age 74 yrs.
USA Citizen
Name of Deceased - George Washington Bailey
Sex-Male, White, married
Usual Occupation - Retired Wabash RR Brakeman Foreman
Cause of Death - Apoplexy + Hypertension
Father's Name - James Bailey
Mother's Name - Hester Morrison
Veteran - No
Social Security - XXX-XX-XXXX
Informant - Mrs. Lottie Mae Bailey (?)
Name of Cemetery - High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Gentry Co, MO
Undertaker - L. Phillips, Stanberry, MO.

Source: Missouri Death Certificate 
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Deliah "Della" Elizabeth (Bailey) LaRue (1879-1943)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

See Documents of Daniel L. LaRue Family

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Josephine E. Bailey (1883-____)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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Florence M. (1885-____)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris

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12. Unknown Female Child (b. 1885)
daughter of James Bailey + Hester Ann Morris 

Birth Register:
No. 740
Date of Return (Mo/Day/Year)-
Name of Child - "none listed"
Sex - female
No. of Child of this Mother - 12th
Race or Color - white
Date of Birth - Oct 12, 1885
Place of Birth - Cooper Twp.
Nationality of Father & Place of Birth - American, Illinois
Age of Father - 52 yrs.
Nationality of Mother & Place of Birth - American, Illinois
Age of Mother - 42 yrs.
Mother - Hester Ann (Morris) Bailey
Residence of Mother - Cooper Twp.
Father - James Baley, Farmer
Physician - A. B. Huekley, Stanberry, MO

Source: Missouri, Birth Registers, 1847-1910, Gentry Co, MO. p. 57. Retrieved from Ancestry.com

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More to Read:
Daniel L. LaRue biography

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Documents of Daniel L. LaRue Family

A Work in Progress: It's like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle, fitting in one piece at a time and wondering at the lovely picture of our kin when they finally reveal themselves. 

Daniel Lewis LaRue (1868-1934)  + 1st: Amanda Moon (1870-1892) 
son of Amos Tiffin "AT" Davis LaRue (1830-1900) + Sarah Ann Stroud (1831-1896) 
daughter of Jonathan Moon (1846-1917) + Harriet Wall (1850-1893)
Findagrave #71987234


STATE OF KANSAS OFFICE OF THE PROBATE JUDGE OF SAID COUNTY.
COUNTY OF JEWELL
BE IT REMEMBERED that on this 4th day of October A.D. 1890, there was issued from the office of said Probate Court, a Marriage License of which the following is a true copy:
MARRIAGE LICENSE
JEWELL COUNTY, STATE OF KANSAS
TO ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO PERFORM THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY GREETING:
You are hereby authorized to join in marriage, Daniel LaRue of Burr Oak, Kans., age 22 years, and Amanda Moon of Burr Oak, Kans. Aged 20 years; and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. J.B. Dill Probate Judge {SEAL}
And Which said Marriage License was afterwards, to wit: on the 3rd day of November A.D. 18, returned to said Probate Judge, with the following certificate endorsed thereon, to-wit;
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STATE OF KANSAS
COUNTY OF JEWELL, SS, I, T.C. Benson, a Christian minister, do hereby certify, that in accordance with the authorization of the within License, I did, on the 5 day of October, AD 1890, at Burr Oak Jewell County, Kans. In said County, join and unite in Marriage the within named Daniel LaRue and Amanda Moon.
WITNESS my hand and seal the day and year above written.
ATTEST: J.B. Dill Probate Judge.


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1a. Earnest Preston LaRue (1891-1972) 
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Amanda Moon

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Daniel Lewis LaRue (1868-1934)  +  2d. Delilah Elizabeth Bailey (1879-1943)
daughter of James A. Bailey (1828-1903) + Hester Ann Morris (1844-1925)



1900 US Census
LaRue, Daniel, head, white, male, Birth month-Aug, birth year-1869, 30 yrs, married - 2 yrs birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-IN, occupation-farmer
-----, Della E, wife, white, female, birth month-Mar, birth year-1880, 20 yrs, married-2 yrs 1 child, 1 child living, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-IN
-----, Preston E, son, white, male, birth month, Aug, birth year, 1891, 8 yrs, single, birthplace-KS, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-KS, attended school
-----, Ralph D, son, white, male, birth month-Aug,, birth year -1899, 8/12 mos., single, birth place-KS, father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-MO


Source: 1900 US Federal Census, District 0141 Belmont Twp., Rooks Co, Kansas. 20 Jun 1900. Line #62. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1910 US Census
LaRue, Daniel L., Head of Household, male, white, 41 yrs, married-11 yrs, birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IN,
English-yes, occupation-farmer
-----, Delilah E., wife, female, white, 30 yrs, married - 11 yrs, 7 children-7 living,  birthplace-MO; father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-IL; English-yes,
-----, Earnest P., son, male, white, 18 yrs. single, birthplace-KS.; father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-MO, English-yes,
-----, Ralph D., son, male, white, 10 yrs, single, birthplace-KS, father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-MO, English-yes,
-----, Axie M., daughter, female, white, 9 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Ray L., son, male, white, 6 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Edith F., dau, female, white, 4 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Maurine H., dau., female, white, 3 yrs, single, birthplace-KS.
-----, Helen P., dau, female, white, 1 yr, single, birthplace-KS


Source: 1910 US Federal Census, District 0218, Menlo Twp., Thomas Co, KS. April 18, 1910. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1915 KS State Census
D. L. LaRue, 47 yrs, male, white
Della Larue, 34 yrs, female, white
Ralph Larue, 15 yrs, male, white
Axie Larue, 14 yrs, female, white
Ray Larue, 12 yrs, male, white
Edith Larue, 9 yrs, female, white
Maurine Larue, 7 yrs, female, white
Harold Larue, 4 yrs, male, white
Howard Larue, 2 yrs, male, white
Paul Larue, 7 weeks, male, white

Source: 1915 Kansas State Census, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925. Hill City, Graham Co, KS. Line #21. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1920 US Census
LaRue, Daniel L., head of household, male, white, 51 yrs, married, read & write English-yes, birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IN, occupation-farmer
-----, Della E., wife, female, white, 39 yrs, married, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-IN, occupation-none,
-----, Ralph D., son, male, white, 20 yrs, single, birthplace-KS; father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-MO, occupation-none,
-----, Axie M, daughter, female, white, 18 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Ray L., son, male, white, 16 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Edith F, dau, female, white, 14 yrs., attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Maurine H., dau, female, 12 yrs, attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Harold __, son, male, 8 yrs., attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Howard B., son, male, 6 yrs., attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Paul, son, male, 4 yrs., birthplace-KS
-----, Lillie M., dau, female, 2 11/12 yrs & mos., birthplace-KS
-----, Lynn K., son, male, 9/12 months, birthplace-KS

Source: 1920 US Federal Census, District 0055, Hill City Twp., Graham Co, Kansas. January 21, 1920. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1925 KS State Census
LaRue, Dan L, head of household, male, white, 56 yrs, married, birthplace-IN, where from to KS-?, occupation-Farming on a Farm,
-----, Della, wife, female, white, 45 yrs, married, birthplace-MO, where from to KS-Nebraska,
-----, Ralph D., son, male, white, 26 yrs, ___, birthplace-KS., where from to KS-KS
-----, Edith, daughter, female, white, 20 yrs, single birthplace-KS,
-----, Marene, dau., female, white, 18 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Hareld, son, male, white, 14 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Howard, son, male, white, 12 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Paul, son, male, white, 10 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Lillie, dau., female, white, 8 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
------, Leon, son, male, white, 6 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
------, Wonder, dau., female, white, 4 yrs, single, birthplace-KS.,

Source: 1925 Kansas State Census, Millbrook, Graham Co, KS. March 1, 1925. Line #7, Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1930 US Census
LaRue, Daniel, Head, farm-yes, male, white, 62 yrs, married at 30 yrs, cannot read & write, birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-IN; occupation-farmer
-----, Delilah, wife, female, white, 50 yrs married at 18 yrs., can read & write, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-IL, mother's birthplace-IN
-----, Ralph, son, male, white, 30 yrs, single, can read & write, birthplace-KS, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-MO; farm laborer
-----, Harold, son, male, white, 19 yrs, single, can read & write, birthplace-KS; occupation-farm laborer
-----, Paul, son, 15 yrs.
-----, Lily, daughter, 13 yrs
-----, Lynn, son, 10 yrs.
-----, Wanda, dau. 8 yrs.

Source: 1930 US Federal Census. District 0023, Washington Twp., Jackson Co, KS. April 23, 1930. Line #10. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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Obituary: 
DAN LARUE FATALLY INJURED IN AUTO WRECK SATURDAY
Saturday Dan LaRue was fatally injured and his wife and daughter Lily, age 17, were seriously injured when a Chevrolet car from Wichita collided with them on the narrow bridge over Long Creek just south of Melvern. The LaRue car went down over the bank. All three were thrown out of the car and Mr. LaRue lit on the creek bank below.
The LaRue family was taken to Melvern and then to Waverly. Mr. LaRue was paralyzed from the chest down and lived only till Sunday. Dr. Benning said his neck was broken at the sixth or seventh vertebra and when the swelling reached up to the third and fourth vertebrae where the nerves to the lungs exist, they were paralyzed and death resulted.
Mrs. LaRue was injured about the face, several teeth were knocked out, the gums lacerated, and the right hand broken. It seemed she had been thrown against the bridge hitting on her forehead first then down along the nose and mouth cutting the lower gum down to the base of the chin.
Lily received bruises, torn ligaments of the right knee and fractures of the chin and bone of the knee.
The Sheriff of Osage County was at the accident to investigate.
Source: unknown newspaper clipping
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Obituary: 
DANIEL LARUE
Daniel Lewis LaRue was born in Indiana in 1867. He came to Kansas when he was seven years of age. In 1889 while residing in Jewell County he was united in marriage to Amanda Moon. To this union one child Ernest was born. His first wife died a few years later and in 1898 he was married to Della Elizabeth Bailey. To this union, 12 children were born, one dying in infancy. After a residency of 15 years at Hill City, Mr. LaRue and his family moved to Eastern Kansas in 1926 living near Waverly and Melvern since that time.
Saturday, October 6, while driving with his wife and daughter on Highway 75 near Melvern he was thrown off the embankment by another car attempting to pass them and sustained fatal injuries. He was taken to Bell Memorial Hospital in Kansas City where he died Sunday evening Oct 7 at the age of 67. Mr. LaRue was conscious until near the end and left testimony that he had made his peace with God.
He leaves to morn his untimely passing his wife, Mrs. Della LaRue, 12 children, Ernest of Oregon, Ralph at home, Axie of Topeka, Edith of Kansas City, Ray of Olivet, Maurine Ullom of Oklahoma, Harold, Paul, Lynn, Lily, and Wanda at home and Howard of Elkhart. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, two brothers, John and Joe and 1 sister, Mrs. Anne Moon of Jewell County and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Waverly Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in Waverly Cemetery.
Source: unknown newspaper clipping.
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Letter from Maurine H. LaRue Ullom
Route 2, Box 132
Guymon, Ok 73942



I can't add anything to the LaRue. We just a bunch of kids. We made our entertainment. We really held up for one another. Got hide taken off if we fought or quarreled. But we had good honest parents we all loved very much. They were well thought of, so were all of us. Had good names.

We went home to see them [her parents] when Maynard was less than 3 mos. Old. All were going to Topeka. Lil and them were in head car, we were behind. Going over a big bridge, couldn't see till we got to very top. A drunk came up on the wrong side, slammed into them. They all fell 27 feet in river bed. Grandpa died in Kansas City hospital with a broken neck. Grandma was hurt very bad. Suffered from it till her death. Lil get out with minor hurts. It was hard looking down on them in that shape. Later the man was killed in a car accident in Syracuse, KS [drunk]. Fred Goiler had trial went in-hung jury. I shall never forget they wanted to take mom [Maurine's daughter] with them. Something told us no.
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Standard Certificate of Death
State of Kansas
Place of Death-Wyandotte County
Kansas, Bell Memorial Hospital, 209 B. Ward
Registered N0. #37348
Full Name - Don LaRue
Residence No.- Waverly, Kansas
Veteran-No.
Sex-Male, Race-White, Married
Spouse - Belia LaRue
Date of Birth-Aug. 22 1867
67 yrs, 1 mo, 15 days
Trade-Farming
Birthplace-IN, Father - John LaRue, no record of father's birthplace
Mother - no record
Informant-Hospital records
Burial - Waverly, KS on 10-10-1934
Undertaker- Carmain Funeral Home Waverly, KS.
Date of Death - Oct 7, 1934
Where did injury occur: On highway.
Member of injury - auto accident

Source: Standard Certificate of Death, State of Kansas #205 35101. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1940 US Census
Farm-yes, LaRue, Howard, head, male, white, 27 yrs, single, school-no, last finished grade-(H-1), birthplace-KS, city-rural, Osage Co, KS, occupation-operator in farm industry,
-------, Dellia, mother, female, white, 59 yrs, widowed, school-no, last finished grade - 8, birthplace-MO, rural, Osage Co, KS,
------, Lynn, brother, male, white, 20 yrs, single, school-no, last finished grade-8, birthplace-KS,  rural, Osage Co, KS, occupation-labor in farm,
------, Wanda, sister female, white, 18 yrs, single, school-no, last finished grade-8, birthplace-KS,  rural, Osage Co, KS,

Source: 1940 US Federal Census, District 16-7, Key West Twp., Coffey Co, Kansas, USA. Line 58. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1b. Ralph Daniel LaRue (1899-1935)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah Elizabeth Bailey
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1c. Axie LaRue (1901-1988)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah Elizabeth Bailey
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1d. Ray Lewis LaRue, SR. (1903-1990)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah Elizabeth Bailey


Note: Submitted information indicates Ray was born on the family farm one mile north of Ash Rock Church in Rooks County, Kansas. 
Source: Findagrave #32745177
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OBIT:
RAY LEWIS LARUE, JR.
Ray Lewis LaRue, Jr., 74, Clayton, died Saturday, Jan 28, 2006, at Swedish Medical Center, Denver.
He was born April 28, 1931, in Hill City to Ray Lewis Sr. and Abbie Marie (Bass) LaRue. He was a 1953 graduate of Hoxie High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He married Virginia Currier May 16, 1954, in Hoxie.
He was the co-owner of LaRue Tank Service and also owned and operated Ray's Repair Clock Shop.
Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Tony LaRue, Jennings; a daughter, Nancy Waddell, Memphis, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 10 am Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Hoxie; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 pm today and from 9 am to 8 pm Wednesday at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.
Memorials are suggested to the church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Source: unknown laminated newspaper clipping.
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Maurine Hester LaRue Ullom (1907-1994)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey

1930 US Census
LaRue, Maurine, Employee, female, white, 21 yrs, single, attended school-no, English-yes, birthplace-KS; father's birthplace-KS, mother's birthplace-MO; occupation-waitress, Industry-hospital,
Source: "Christ's Hospital." 1930 US Federal Census. District 0037, Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kansas. April 3, 1930. Line #77. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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Helen Pearl (1909-____)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey

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Howard B. LaRue (1911 - 2003) + Nadine Goodnight
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey

Memorial Service: 
Celebrating the Life of Howard B. LaRue 1913~2003.
Born Feb. 23, 1913, Hill City Kansas
Passed Away April 12, 2003, El Dorado, Kansas
Memorial Service and Interment -- Trinity United Methodist Church, El Dorado, Kansas
2:00pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, Rev. Steve Hysom, Officiating. Walnut Valley Memorial Park.
Music -- Marge Marsh, Pianist. "Lord's Prayer" "Go Rest High On That Mountain" "Amazing Grace" "I Bid You Goodnight"
Source: "In Loving Memory" Memorial Service Leaflet.
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M. Dean LaRue + Dorothy Clark.
son of Howard B. LaRue (1911-2003) + Nadine Goodnight (1918-2003)
daughter of William R. Clark (1928-2008) + Melba (1936-1995). 

Newspaper Article: 
Officials Identify Butler Co. Family Killed By Train.
The Butler county sheriff's office released the names of the three people killed in a pickup train accident Saturday in northeast Butler County.
M. Dean LaRue, Sr. 62, and his wife Dorothy LaRue, 60, and their son, M. Dean LaRue, Jr., 41, were traveling west on Northeast 90th Street when  their vehicle was struck by a train on the passenger side.
LaRue, Sr. and his wife lived in a rural area of Leon and LaRue, Jr. was an Augusta resident.
All three, as well as two dogs, were dead when rescuers arrived.
The accident occurred between El Dorado and Cassoday, around 1 pm at a crossing surrounded by pasture and marked only by signs.
Officers aren't sure who was driving the truck.
Source: Article by Amanda O'Toole. Wichita Eagle Newspaper clipping.

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Harold Glen LaRue (1911-1982)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey

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Paul "Babe" LaRue (1915-1994)


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Obituary: 
Marilyn (LaRue) Caldwell (1942-2016) --
daughter of Paul LaRue + Louise Griffith
A book could be written about our mother, and with such a big family with lots of fond memories of her, it would be easy to do.
Our mother was fun and sassy. She loved her family and friends. She was creative and crafty, making many quilts, baby blankets, afghans, crafts, and crocheted pieces for her family.
She coached her daughters' softball team, was their Girl Scout leader, enjoyed baking homemade treats for her girls' teachers for each holiday, and made the best rocking horse and Raggedy Ann birthday cakes. Our friends always said mom threw us the best birthday parties.
Our mother enjoyed many hobbies over the years in addition to her crafts, quilts, and crocheting. She was an avid doll & stamp collector, starting several of her grandchildren their own stamp collections as well as the state quarter books. She also played the accordion.
Mom enjoyed reading romance and mystery novels, ceramics, shopping, traveling, and was excited when she and 3 granddaughters traveled to New York City together. She loved taking cruises and traveling with Grandma LaRue and friends.
Saying mom loved Elvis Presley wouldn't do; because mom REALLY LOVED Elvis. She often recalled her disappointment when Elvis came to Amarillo but her parents refused to let her attend his concert. Many years later, mom finally got her Elvis Impersonator concert. Her young grandson that attended the concert with her begged her not to throw her undergarments on stage.
Mom worked various jobs over the years: cleaning pheasants, roofing houses, selling Fashion Two-20, Gas station management, hotel positions, Cake decorating & baking,; mom owned and operated "The Spudnut Shop" for many years. In 1990 mom began her career with the Morton County Health Systems, retiring from the Medical Records Department November of 2010.
Retirement didn't slow her down, you could find her helping her daughters' and grandchildren in their many activities. What you wouldn't find is her far from her sixth daughter, her furry companion, Chicque. Mom jokingly referred to Chicque,as our little sister.
Mom grew up in the Elkhart School System with the class of 1960 where she enjoyed many lifelong friendships. She later went onto to take courses in wig styling and medical records coding. Mom passed many of her skills and talents down to her family; she was one of our biggest fans . . .always amazed at her family's talents.
Mom loved her grandchildren, each one had some special bond with her. Mom was thrilled when she had a grandson born on her birthday. She always said he was her best birthday gift.
Mom loved spending time with her mother, Louise. Grandma LaRue and mom did most everything together. They were each other's best friends.
Mom's legacy to this family will be her endurance in hard times, her "never give up" spirit, and her love for her family.
Mom is no longer in pain; she is in the arms of Jesus. For that, we celebrate. Her grandson is pretty certain she can be found chasing Elvis down the streets of gold!


FUNERAL SERVICE -- First Church of God, Elkhart, KS.
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM
OFFICIANT -- David Higgins
PIANIST -- Karen Alexander
VOCALIST -- Kenny Harlan
EULOGY -- Jason LaRue
SELECTIONS -- "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone;" "Love Me Tender;" "One Pair of Hands;" "Amazing Grace;" Elvis Presley
FINAL RESTING PLACE -- Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart

Source: Paul's-Robson Funeral Home Memorial Service Leaflet, By David & Brandy Robson, Hugoton, KS.

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Obituary: 
Marilyn Caldwell -- Died April 25, 2016. Marilyn L. LaRue Caldwell, 73, died on Monday morning, April 25, 2016, at Morton County Care Center. 
She was born on December 26, 1942, Elkhart, Kansas to Paul & H. Louise (Griffith) LaRue. She was raised at Elkhart and later moved to Liberal and back to Elkhart. 
She and Dall Caldwell were married in 1960 and they were later divorced.
She was a member of the First Church of God of Elkhart, KS. Her hobbies were quilting, crocheting, cooking and baking cakes. 
Survivors include, mother, H. Louise LaRue, Elkhart, KS; Daughters, Paula Nino, Elkhart, KS; Pamela Acton, Elkhart, Ks; ReJina Harlan & husband Kenny; ReLinda Shook & husband Kevin, all of Elkhart, Ks.
Monica Nabors & husband, Jarvis, Antlers, OK; Brothers, Daniel LaRue & Carolyn, Gary LaRue & wife Sharon, Elkhart, KS, 14 Grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; special friend, Leon Kost & family, Liberal, KS and other relatives and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her father and grandchild, Darrett Lepel.
A memorial has been established for Morton County Care Center and Wednesday night kids at First Church of God. Memorials may be mailed to:  Paul's-Robson Funeral Home: PO Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11 am First Church of God, Elkhart, KS and burial Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, KS.
Source: Paul's-Robson Funeral Home website. 
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Card of Thanks -- We wish to take this means of expressing our sincere and heartfelt thanks of the many kind friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses and their consoling expressions at the accident and illness of our son, Danny. We especially want to express our thanks to the kind and helpful members of the Church of God in Elkhart. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Paul LaRue and family. 
Source: unknown newspaper clipping.

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Lily Marie (LaRue) Rankin Hall (1917-2004)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey


IN MEMORY OF
LILY MARIE HALL

Date of Birth -- February 1, 1917
Date of Death -- August 5, 2004
Graveside Services -- Memorial Park Cemetery, Monday, August 9, 2004, 2:00 PM
Officiating -- Rev. Donald Bird, Antioch Church of the Nazarene

Source: "In Remembrance." George F. Porter and Sons Memorial Service Leaflet.
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Lynn Kelsey LaRue (1919-1987)
son of Daniel L. Larue + Delilah E. Bailey
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PUBLIC SALE! 
As we are quitting farming, will sell at auction at the farm located 2 1/2 miles south and 4 1/2 east of Lebo; 2 miles south and 1/2 west of Key West School house; 13 miles north and 2 1/2 west of Burlington on Tuesday, February 3, 1948. Starting at 11:00 am sharp.
Cattle, Miscellaneous, Horses, Machinery, Feed, Poultry and Supplies
TERMS: Cash
Lunch Served by Sunflower Farm Bureau
J.E. Green and Lynn LaRue ~~~ Ray Danner and Son Auctioneers ~~~ State Bank of Lebo, Clerk
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WANDA Darlene (LaRue) Thomas (1921-2015)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey



IN MEMORY OF

Wanda D. Thomas


Date of Birth -- May 16, 1921, Hill City, KS.
Date of Death -- September 14, 2015, Colby, KS.
Funeral Service -- 9:00 am. Thursday, September 17, 2015. Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS.

Service By -- Pastor Robert Alexander
Casket Bearers -- Robert Lee, Ricky Lee, Steven Lee, Jr., Gary Daren Volden, Ann Monasmith, David Volden
Grave-side Service -- 2:00 pm. Thursday, September 17, 2015. Restlawn Cemetery, Liberal, KS.
Service By -- Pastor Andrew Wehling.



OBIT
Wanda Thomas, 94, of Colby, formerly of Liberal, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at Citizens Medical Center. She was born on May 16, 1921 in Hill City, KS to Daniel and Delilah (Bailey) LaRue. Wanda was the youngest of twelve children. On April 1, 1967 she married Chester Thomas. Wanda worked at the Liberal Hospital in laundry service and sterilization, retiring in 1983. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, and collecting dolls and salt and pepper shakers.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband and eleven siblings. She is survived by her children, Pearl (Jim) Kaspari, Sutherland, NE; Judy Volden, Dumas, TX; Ivan (Leta) Lee, Colby, KS; and Steven Lee, Lakin, KS; eight grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

Source: "In Memory Of." Baalmann Mortuary Memorial Service Leaflet. 

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