Heirlooms: Little Mementos of Our Ancestors

I've been reading a book for my personal summer reading program called "Gratitude: Affirming One Another Through Stories." By Len Froyen. 2013. I was inspired to compile a list of heirlooms we have by a couple of sentences in a chapter: "Gratitude inspires one generations contributions to the next." and "Gratitude preserves the indispensable heritage of each generation."

Reminds me of my favorite Bible verse found in Proverbs 24:3,4 

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." 

Both of us have a wealth of cards, letters, newspaper clippings, photos and recipes that have been shared with us and they are scattered throughout this blog. Be sure to come back to see this list as it is sure to grow longer, for when we sat down to compile a list of our treasures, things that we had forgotten about kept coming to mind. Why just today, my husband dug down in a cabinet to retrieve something of his dad's! smile! 

Here are some of HIS heirlooms:

Ishmael Rush's Bolo Tie clasp he purchased while  on vacation to South Dakota. 

Ishmael Rush's Cuff Links. 

Marie Rush's Red Willow Plate. It hung in her farmhouse kitchen for years and she gave it to me when she learned I loved the novel "Blue Willow" by Doris Gates.  Both Marie and I shared a love of reading. 📚

Norman Rush's toy car. 

Norman Rush's candlestick that he made in high school shop class. It is dated 1950. 

Bertha Carrender's cookie jar. 

And here are some of HER heirlooms:

Tacy Ullom's graniteware cup. Tacy cooked in her husband's inn before and after marriage in Coffeyville, Kansas and in Streator, Illinois before moving out to Postle in the panhandle of Oklahoma to settle.

Gladys O'Neal's print of the Good Shepherd given to her by her Sunday School class. It is from a painting by Warner E. Sallman.

Gladys O'Neal also had a framed copy of this print which was hanging in one of her bedrooms. She gave it to our son. It is called "The Pilot." Also by Warner E. Sallman. 

Gladys Esther (White) O'Neal worked on her genealogy for 28 years, finally publishing it in 1983. Each one of her children and grandchildren received a copy. There are no more copies and Vera Lane holds the copyright. 

Gladys O'Neal had a little ceramic shop out in her garage. Many of the ceramic pieces was used in the wedding cakes she made for the young couples in the area and as VBS crafts. She took some china painting classes and this is one of the plates she painted. I always thought this plate was lovely, so it came to me upon her death as she had a little note taped to the back of the plate that I was to have it.  

Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale.

Gladys O'Neal received this book for Christmas from her parents, Papa and Mama White when she was a girl. 

Russell Griffith's book "The Little Brown Suitcase" is at the bottom of this post. 

Maurine Ullom's Household Searchlight cookbook that she traded a chicken for.

Maurine Ullom's lamp. It was moved from Maurine and John's 2 story old farmhouse to their new ranch house that John had built in the 1960s on their Postle, Oklahoma farm.

Maurine Ullom's Dutch couple. 

Maurine Ullom's small crockery pitcher. She had a love for dolls and miniatures and she used it for toothpicks. 

We visited Hallie Maple at her 2-story home up in Stanberry, MO several times where she gave me all of her genealogy notes for the Bailey and Morris families and gave me this old doll. She made the dress herself as it was to grace her made bed as a bed doll.  According to the internet, classic boudoir dolls were meant for decoration rather than play and was popular during the 1920s to 1940s. 

Robert O'Neal's 2 year old summer suit he wore for a photo along with long hose that went up over his knees and high top, tie-on oxford shoes. Imagine wrestling a squirmy kid in and out of this outfit. 😁

Little Robert, when about two or three years old, played with these little dolls. As worn as the paint is on the female doll, I'd say his three siblings played with them too! 😄

Lavon Robertson purchased a pair of these lamps as a gift for her mother. They sat on the vanity in the guest bedroom for many years.

Melba Robertson gave Lavon this perfume bottle which sat on her dresser until Lavon's passing. 

Mom's repainted porch glider.

Article written and updated by : Dolores J. Rush. 

Museums

I've written before about our weekend mini-vacations here in a post called Weekend Ramblers.  And I've written about a historical museum in Miller County, MO that we have visited several times and my husband is a life-time member of. However, in my positivity journal this month, I have written a list of museums we (either my birth family or my husband's birth family or our married family) have visited because we enjoy history, some show exhibits of people we find interesting (see my history nut blog) and some pertain to our genealogical research. 

In my journal, I will only be listing the Museum's name, city and state.  Read the labels down below the post which might give you some clues to the various surnames that we found exhibits on or genealogical information at or places that were important to our ancestors. I don't want to make this post too complicated, but if you see a leaf emblem behind the name, that indicates a important place for His 🍁 or Her 🍀 family. 

So this list of 112 museums stands for now upon publishing, but as we visit other museums or remember more, then I'll come back later to update this list. How many museums and historic sites have you visited, especially those that pertain to your family tree? 

1.  1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum, Independence, MO. 
2.  Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, Springfield, IL (2015) 🍀
3.  Alexander Majors Historic House & Park, Kansas City, MO.
4.  Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock, MO.
5. Bates County Historical Museum, Butler, MO.  🍀
6. Battle of Lexington - State Historical Site, Lexington, MO. 
7. Battle of Westport Museum and Visitor Center, Kansas City, MO.
8. Belton Historical Museum, Belton, MO. 
9. the Big Well, Greensburg, KS
10. Bolduc House Museum, St. Genevieve, MO.
11. Boot Hill Museum, Dodge City, KS
12. Bothwell Lodge - State Historic Site, Pettis Co, MO.
13. Buffalo Bill Center, Cody, WY
14.  Bushwhacker Museum, Nevada, MO. 🍀
    
15. Christian County Historical Museum, Taylorville, IL (2015) 🍀
16. Cole Camp Museum, Cole Camp, MO. 
17.  Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden, CO
18.  Constitution Hall and Territorial Museum, Lecompton, KS. 🍀
19. Corrie ten Boom Virtual Museum, Haarlem, Holland
20.  Dalton Defenders Museum, Coffeyville, KS. (1992) 🍀
21. Dalton Hide-out Museum, Meade, KS. 
22. Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum, Abilene, KS. 
23. Felix Valle House - State Historical Site, St. Genevieve, MO. 
24. First Missouri State Capital, St. Charles, MO. 
25. Focus on the Family Welcome Center, Colorado Springs, CO
26. Fort Bliss Army Museum, El Paso, TX
27. Fort Larned National Historical Site, Larned, KS.
28. Fort Osage, Sibley, MO. 
29. Fort Scott National Historical Site, Ft. Scott, KS.
    
30. Frontier Army Museum, Ft. Leavenworth, KS.
    
31. Glen Miller Birthplace Museum, Clarinda, IA
32. George Washington Carver's National Monument, Diamond, MO. 
33. Grant's Farm, St. Louis, Mo. 
34. Grandview Historical Society Train Depot Museum, Grandview, MO.
35. Grinter's Place, Kansas City, KS.
36. Hallmark Visitors Center, Kansas City, MO
37. Hannibal Historical Museum, Hannibal, MO. (2015)
38. Harry S. Truman's Birthplace, Lamar, MO. 
39. Harry S. Truman's Library and Museum, Independence, MO. 
40. Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn, MI
41. Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield, IL. (2015) 🍀
42. John Brown Museum, Osawatomie, KS. 🍀
    
43. Johnson County Museum, Overland Park, KS 
44. John Wornall House Museum, Kansas City, MO. 
45.  Kansas City Historical Museum, Kansas City, MO.
46. Kansas City Toy Museum, Kansas City, MO. 
47. Katy Depot and Railroad Heritage Museum, Sedalia, MO.  
48. Kaw Indian Mission, Council Grove, KS
49. Kit Carson Home and Museum, Taos, NM 🍁
50. Laura Ingalls Wilder Homes, Independence, KS and Mansfield, MO. 
51. Lawrence Visitors Center, Lawrence, KS. 
52. Legler Barn Museum, Lenexa, KS.
53. Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum, St. Charles, MO.  
54. Lexington Historical Museum, Lexington, MO
55. Lincoln's New Salem-State Historic Site, Petersburg, IL
56. Lincoln University Museum, Lincoln, IL
57.  Logan County Historical Museum, Lincoln, IL (2015) 🍀
58.  Lone Jack Historical Museum, Lone Jack, MO.
59.  Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Home, Olathe, KS
60. the Magic House Children's Museum, St. Louis, MO. 
61. Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, Hannibal, MO (2015)
62.  Miami County Historical Museum, Paola, KS. 🍀
63. Miller County Historical Museum, Tuscumbia, MO. 🍁
64. Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site, Pleasanton, KS. 🍀
65. Missouri State Museum and Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City, MO.
66. Missouri Town 1855, Kansas City, MO. 
67.  Morgan County Historical Museum, Versailles, MO. 
68. Museum of the Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO. 
69. National Airline Historical Museum, Kansas City, KS.
70. National Agricultural Hall of Fame Museum, Bonner Springs, KS 
71. National Battlefield of Wilson's Creek, Republic, MO. 🍀
72.  National Frontier Trails Center, Independence, MO. 
73. National WWI Liberty Museum and Memorial, Kansas City, MO. 
74. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO.
75.  New Santa Fe Historical Society Trailside Center, Kansas City, MO.
76. No Man's Land Historical Museum, Goodwell, OK (Mom worked here during college years for Dr. McQuarter) 🍀
77. Old State Capital, Springfield, IL. (2015) 🍀
78.  Osawatomie Historical Museum, Osawatomie, KS. 
79. Pablo Agricultural Center, Blue Mound, IL (2015; permanently closed) 🍀
80.  Papinville Historical Museum, Papinville, MO. 🍁
81. Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK
82. Pony Express Museum, St. Joseph, MO. 
83. Precious Moments Chapel and Visitors Center, Carthage, MO. 
84. Providence Hospital Medical Museum (Bethany Hospital memorabilia), Kansas City, KS 🍀
85. Ralph Foster Museum, Point Lookout, MO
86. Ray County Historical Museum, Richmond, MO. 
87. Ripley's Believe it Or Not Museum, Branson, MO
88.  Santa Fe Trailside Center, Kansas City, MO.
89. Sappington House-State Park, Arrow Rock, Mo. 
90. Science Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
91. the Science Center, St. Louis, MO.  
92.  Shawnee Indian Mission, Fairway, KS. 🍀
93. Shoal Creek Living History Museum - Hodge Park, North Kansas City, MO.
94. State Capital Museum, Jefferson City, MO.
95. Strang Carriage House, Overland Park, KS.  
96. Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, Ashland, NE. 
    
97. Strawberry Hill Historical Museum, Kansas City, KS
98. Stauth Memorial Museum, Montezuma, KS
99. St. Joseph Hospital Medical Museum, Kansas City, MO. 
100. Thomas Hart Benton -- State Park, Kansas City, MO.
101. Tippecanoe Battlefield & Museum, Battle Ground, IN.
102. Trail of Tears - State Park, Jackson, MO.
103.  Truman House, Independence, MO. 
104.  Union Station Science City Museum, Kansas City, MO.
105. War Eagle Air Museum, Santa Teresa, NM.
106. Watkins Woolen Mill - State Park, Lawson, MO. 
107. Western Historical Trails Center, Council Bluff, IA. 
108.  Westport Historical Society Museum, Kansas City, MO. 🍀
109. Wonders of Wildlife National Museum, Springfield, MO.
110. Wonderscope Children's Museum, Red Bridge Road, south Kansas City, MO. 
111. Wyandotte County Historical Museum, Bonner Springs, KS
112. Young-Truman Home, Grandview, MO.
     

MUSEUMS WE WOULD LIKE TO VISIT:

1.  Mather House Museum, Port Jefferson, NY (for Earline Spinney's clock collection) 🍀

2. Morton County Historical Museum, Elkhart, KS  🍀

3. Santa Fe Trail Center Museum, Larned, KS. 🍁

4. Wyckoff House, Brooklyn, NY 🍁

Updated: 3/31/2023

Preacher Man

My husband and I have been listing the men of the cloth in our families. Some are ancestors and some are cousins. They may be by blood or by marriage. Some I have written short biographies for and they are linked in.  

I have also listed our family faith backgrounds where known. 

This list will be on-going as we identify those men and women in our families who heard and obeyed a calling to serve as ministers or missionaries of God.

HER's
Rev. Millard M. AKERS (1890-1945), Church of God (Anderson, IN)
Elder David BARROWS (1835-1918), Primitive Baptist
Eld. Ira BOONE (1809-1866), Primitive Baptist
Eld. Isaiah H. BOONE (1802-1835), Primitive Baptist
Eld. Thomas BOONE (1785-1855), Primitive Baptist
Rev. Robert ELKIN (1745-1822), Separatist Baptist
Rev. Israel FRANCO, Church of God (Anderson, IN) 
Eld. Jabez HAM (1796-1842), Primitive Baptist
Eld. Stephen Peter HAM (1836-1908), Primitive Baptist
Eld. Abraham HOLLIS (1804-1870), Primitive Baptist
Rev. Arnold E. LARUE (1924-1997), Wesleyan
Rev. James E. LARUE (1903-1981), Wesleyan
Rev. Timothy PUSEY , Nazarene
Miss Edna F. THIMES (1914-1995), Church of God (Anderson, IN) Missionary Nurse
Rev. Ervin C. TIPTON (1900-1977), Methodist
Eld. Martin WHITE (1802-1862), Primitive Baptist


Baptist including Primitive Baptist; Catholic; Church of God (Anderson, IN.); Disciples/Church of Christ (Campbellite, Christian); Methodist; Nazarene; Quaker. 


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HIS
Eld. James ASHTON (1641-1705), Primitive Baptist
Rev. Henry LOVEALL (1694-1778), Freewill Baptist
Rev. Morgan MORGAN (1737-1797), Episcopalian
Rev. Thomas MUSICK (1756-1842), Baptist
Rev. Wayne Sawyer, Nazarene 
Rev. James SIBBITT, Presbyterian
Eld. William David SCRIVNER, Jr. (1855-1924), Baptist
Rev. Alexander SULLENS (1830-1905), Disciples of Christ
Rev. Edward E. SULLENS (1865-1942), Methodist
Rev. Enos A. SULLENS (1867-1934), Methodist
Rev. James SULLENS (1860-1908), Methodist



Baptist including Primitive Baptist;  Catholic;  Church of God of Holiness;  Disciples of Christ;  Episcopalian;  Jehovah Witness;  Lutheran;  Methodist;  Nazarene; Presbyterian


Post compiled by Dolores J. Rush. Updated: 9-6-2022. 

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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