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. 

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

Daniel Lewis LaRue

Daniel Lewis LaRue (1867-1934) = Farmer. Stonemason. Born to Amos Tiffin Davis "AT" (1830-1900) and Sarah Ann STROUD LARUE (1831-1891), Sr. in Madison County, Indiana on August 22. He was their 7th child of eight and he moved to Burr Oak, Rooks Co., Kansas when he was seven with his parents. His siblings names were: Amos, Jr., Elizabeth, Mary, John William, Jacob, Joseph, and Sarah.

Daniel married twice and had a total of thirteen children. In 1890, he married Amanda Jane MOON (1870-1891), daughter of Jonathan D. (1846-1916) and Harriett WALL MOON. Amanda died the following year giving birth to Earnest Preston (1891-1972). Daniel, at 22, was unable to care for his newborn son and left the little tyke in his sister, Sarah's (1870-1952) care until he was nine. Four years later, Sarah married Amanda's brother, Linton Henry MOON (1871-1950), producing seven children.

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1890 Wedding Picture = Daniel & Amanda Jane MOON LARUE.

Meanwhile, Daniel met Deliah (NOT De-li-lah, but Del-lah) E. (1879-1943) in Hebron, Nebraska. She was there caring for her sister, Belle, who had married one of Dan's cousins, Marion LaRue and had contracted TB (tuberculosis). They tied the knot on August 27, 1898 in Stockton, Rook Co., KS. Della was the daughter of James A. (1828-1903) and Hester Ann MORRIS BAILEY (1844-1925) of Stanberry, MO. Since Dan was a stonemason, they moved where there was work. Their first five children were born in a different location every two years. Eventually, when number six came along, they had reached Hill City, KS where they lived a number of years. In 1920, they relocated to Topeka, KS where Ernie was residing at the time.

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Grandma Hester A. (MORRIS) BAILEY's Visit.

1st row: Grace Bailey, Edith & Maurine LaRue.

2nd row: Harold and Deliah LaRue, Electa Bailey, Grandma Bailey,

Josephina Bailey Macy,

3rd Row: Axie, Ray, Daniel, and Ralph LaRue.

LaRue Children not born yet: Pearl, Howard, Paul, Lily, Lynn, and Wanda.

Following a broken neck caused by a drunk driver in a head-on collision, Daniel died in Bell Memorial Hospital, Kansas City. Both he and Della rest in peace together in the Waverly, Kansas cemetery.

More to Read:
1. Ash Rock Church
2. (more books on Ash Rock Church -- Captain Osborn's Legacy by Patsy Redden; Ash Rock and the Stone Church by Leo E. Oliva; Woodston: The Story of a Kansas Country Town. By Leo E. Oliva)

3. See LaRue labeled articles on this blog.

4. Findagrave Memorial for Daniel's father, Amos Tiffin Davis "AT" LaRue.

5. Morton County Kansas History Book. Morton County Historical Society, Elkhart, KS.

6. Phillips County Kansas Settlers Prior to 1900. Phillips County Historical Society, Phillipsburg, KS. 1977.
7. Grandma Hester Ann (MORRIS) BAILEY's Findagrave Memorial #68079871
8. Documents of Daniel L. LaRue Family

DAR: Daughters of the American Revolution

One of David’s cousins called him last year asking for help to fill out some admission papers for the local chapter of the  Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Her dad got sick shortly after that and we haven’t heard anything recently concerning her paperwork.

We talked to the regent of the local chapter at the Grinter Applefest in Wyandotte County, KS. last weekend. The DAR is a volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children. But in order to be a member, one must be a woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. They have a DAR library and archives. The genealogy library is said to be the second largest research center in the world, with more than 300,000 files, 185,000 books, and 65,000 microfilms, in the national headquarters. The Archives has nearly 5,000 early American manuscripts and imprints.

Some of their activities involve awarding scholarships and financial aid to students, locating and marking historical landmarks and graves of countless Revolutionary War patriots, volunteering at VA hospitals, preserving local landmarks and historic structures in communities across the country, conserving pre-Industrial American decorative art objects, giving copies of the DAR Manual for Citizenship to immigrants studying for naturalization and becoming docents at local museums.

I was interested in learning that over thirty DAR state societies maintain a state or period room at the National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and the Kansas Chapel contains stained glass sunflower windows assembled from twelve panels removed during the 1967 remodeling of the Carnegie Library in Wichita. The sunflower is Kansas' state flower. Talk about preserving history! *smile*

David’s 5th great-grandfather, Abel Stout, from New Jersey, fought in the American Revolution.

For more information on either the local chapter  or the national organization check out their websites.  

Revolutionary War Ancestors: 
Fletcher, William (1750-1792), DAR #A209074
Griffin, Richard (name posted on DAR plaque at the Montgomery Co, KY courthouse).
Morgan II, Morgan (1737-1797), DAR  #A080522
Stout, Abel (1740-1797), DAR #A110657
Todd, Peter ( 1756-1841), DAR #A114383

Possible Ancestor:
Morris, Sr., Lewis (1726-1798), DAR #A101275