Husband Claiborn C. Tinsley
Born: 27 Dec 1807 - Amherst Co., Virginia
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Died: After 1880 - Brookville, Jefferson Co., Iowa
Buried:
Marriage: 8 Aug 1842 - Jefferson Co., Iowa
Wife Mary Eller
Born: 22 Sep 1820 - Wilkes Co., North Carolina
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Died: 7 Feb 1897 - Brookville, Jefferson Co., Iowa
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Father: David W. Eller (1796-1870)
Mother: Talitha Judd (1803-1847)
Other Spouse: George Koons (Abt 1814-1839) - 1 Sep 1836 - Wayne Co., Indiana
Children
1 F Alice Tinsley
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2 M David E. Tinsley
Born: Abt 1843 - Jefferson County, Iowa
Christened:
Died: After 1880
Buried:
3 M Alma Tinsley
Born: Between 1844 and 1845 - Jefferson County, Iowa
Christened:
Died: After 1880
Buried:
4 F Mary Jane Tinsley
Born: 24 Oct 1847 - Jefferson Co., Iowa
Christened:
Died: 20 Jul 1917 - Jefferson Co., Iowa
Buried: - Competine Cemetery Near Farson, Wapello Co., Iowa
Spouse: James Allen Eller (1847-1929)
Marr: 8 Aug 1872 - Jefferson Co., Iowa
5 M Zachary T. Tinsley
Born: 1850 - Jefferson County, Iowa
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6 M Henry Tinsley
Born: Abt 1852
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General Notes: Husband - Claiborn C. Tinsley
Claiborn C. Tinsley was born in Amherst Co, Virginia on 27 Dec 1807. His family moved to Kentucky when he was about 9. In 1839, at age 22 , he moved to Illinois, and in 1841 at age 45 he moved to Jefferson Co ., Iowa, where he was a successful farmer, member of the Baptist Church and a Democrat in politics.
From "Directory of Jefferson County" p. 566
TINSLEY, CLAIBORNE C., farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Brookville; born Dec. 27 , 1807, in Amherst Co., Va.; when about 9, moved with his parents to Kentucky; in 1839, came to Illinois; in 1841, to Jefferson Co., Iowa; they own 220 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre, which he entered from the government. Married Mrs. Mary Koons, daughter of David Eller, Aug 24, 1842; she was born Sept. 22, 1820, in North Carolina; had six children, five living--David E., Alma, Mary J., Zachary T. and Henry F .; lost Alice in infancy. Baptist; Democrat.
Tinsley, D., far., S. 12; P.O. Brookville
Tinsley, H., far., S. 13; P.O Brookville;
Tinsley, Z., far, S. 13; P.O., Brookville.
Land Record - Locust Grove Township, Jefferson Co., Iowa -
May 20, 1846 Claiborne Tinsley Description - W 1/2 of NW 1/4 Section 2 2, Twp 72, Rng. 11, 80 Acres
General Notes: Wife - Mary Eller
Mary "Polly" Eller the daughter of David and Tabitha Judd Eller, was born in Wilkes Co., North Carolina on 20 Sep 1820. Her family moved to Wayne Co, Indiana in 1828. Mary married George Koons on 1Sep 1836 in Wayne Co., Indiana. She and her husband and her parents moved to Jefferson County, Iowa in 1838. Her husband died in 1839, and Mary married 2nd Claiborne C. Tinsley on 8 August 1842. They lived in Jefferson County Indiana the remainder of their lives. Mary and Claiborne had six children, five who lived to adulthood.
1880 Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa
Source: FHL Film 1254347 National Archives Film T9-0347 Page 42 7C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Clayborn C. TINSLEY Self M M W 72 VA Occ: Farmer Fa: V AMo: VA
Mary TINSLEY Wife F M W 60 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: N CMo: NC
Zacrad TINSLEY Son M S W 27 IA Occ: Farming Fa: V AMo: NC
Henry TINSLEY Son M S W 25 IA Occ: Farming Fa: V AMo: NC
1870 US Census Fairfield PO, Locust Grove Township Jefferson Co., Iowa
Tinsley, Claborn 62 W M Farmer 7,300/1/500 VA
Mary 50 F W Keeping House NC
Alma 25 M W " " Iowa [NOTE: Alma is a female, no t male, but census was mismarked]
Mary 21 F W At Home " "
Zachariah 19 M W Farmer " "
Henry 16 M W " " " "
Williams, Ellen 10 F W " "
Dole, John 64 M W Farm Laborer Ohio
1860 US Census Locust Grove Twp Jefferson Co., Iowa
Claiborne Tinsley 52 M Farmer 2500/2000 Virginia
Mary 40 F N. Carolina
David 16 M Iowa
Alma 14 F "
Mary Jane 11 F "
Zachary 10 M "
Henry 7 "
Living Next door is:
Brinton Hughes 29 M School Teacher 140/1420 Pennsylvan ia
Martha " 20 F Iowa
Mary " 3 F "
1856 Iowa State Census Locust Grove Twp, Jefferson Co, Iowa
Clayborn Tinsley 47 M 17 Yrs in Iowa Virginia Farmer
Mary Tinsley 36 F 17 Yrs N. Carolina
Eliza Koons 18 F " Indiana
Martha Koons 16 F 16 Yrs Iowa
David L. Tinsley 12 M 12 Yrs Iowa
Alma Tinsley 9 F "
Mary J Tinsley 8 F "
Henry Tinsley 2 M "
Next door is sister of Mary, Clarissa and her husband William Marion a nd family:
Wm Marion 50 M 8 Yrs Virginia
Clarrisy [?] Marion 27 F 17 Yrs N. Carolina
Priscilla Marion 5 F Iowa
Frances Marion
Elisha [?] Marion ? F
1850 US Census Locust Grove Twp, Jefferson Co., Iowa
C. C. Tinsley 42 M Farmer 1600 VA
Mary " 30 F NC [Cannot read or write]
Eliza " 13 F IN
Martha " 11 F IA
David E. " 6 M "
Alma " 5 M "
Mary J. " 3 F "
Zachry 1/2 M "
General Notes: Child - Alice Tinsley
Died in infancy
General Notes: Child - David E. Tinsley
David E. Tinsley, son of Claiborne C. and Mary "Polly" Eller Tinsley was born about 1843 in Jefferson Co., Iowa. He married Mary ?, born in Germany, before 1870 in Jefferson Co., Iowa. He is listed as a dry goods merchant in the 1880 US Census of Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., Iowa.
Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa
Source: FHL Film 1254347 National Archives Film T9-0347 Page 42 8B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
David E. TINSLEY Self M M W 37 IA Occ: Merchant D . G.Fa: KY Mo: NC
Mary TINSLEY Wife F M W 33 GER Occ: Keeping House Fa: GER Mo: GER
Ettia A. TINSLEY Dau F S W 10 IA Fa: IA Mo: GER
Charley D. TINSLEY Son M S W 7 IA Fa: I AMo: GER
Clara M. TINSLEY Dau F S W 4 IA Fa: I AMo: GER
General Notes: Child - Alma Tinsley
Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa
Source: FHL Film 1254347 National Archives Film T9-0347 Page 42 7C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Alma TINSLEY Self M M W 34 IA Occ: Farmer Fa: V AMo: NC
Elizabeth TINSLEY Wife F M W 29 PA Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: PA
Frank TINSLEY Son M S W 4M IA Fa: IA Mo: PA
Husband David Miller
Born: - North Carolina
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Died: - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Marriage: Mar 1842 - Ashe Co., North Carolina
Other Spouse: Sarah Eller ( -1842) - Bef 1842 - Ashe Co., North Carolina
Wife Mary Eller
Born: Abt 1823 - Wilkes Co., North Carolina
Christened:
Died: After 1880 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Father: John Eller Jr. (1798- )
Mother: Elizabeth Ray Vannoy (1804-1868)
Children
1 M Jesse Miller
Born: Abt 1851 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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2 M Joseph Miller
Born: Abt 1854 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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3 F Martha Miller
Born: Abt 1858
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4 F Sarah Miller
Born: Abt 1860
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5 F Mary C. Miller
Born: Abt 1863
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Spouse: William Eller (Between 1863/1864- )
Marr: 25 Jul 1886 - Ashe County, NC 1
General Notes: Husband - David Miller
CENSUS: 1850 US Census Ashe Co., NC
CENSUS: 1860 US Census Ashe Co., NC
CENSUS: 1870 US Census Ashe Co., NC
General Notes: Wife - Mary Eller
Mary Eller, daughter of John and Elizabeth Ray Vannoy Eller, was born in Lewis Forks, Wilkes Co., North Carolina. A marriage license was issued on 12 Mar 1842 in Wilkes County for her marriage to David Miller.
Believe this to be Mary "Polly" Eller, widow of David Miller
Census Place: Staggs Creek, Ashe, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254952 National Archives Film T9-0952 Page 58 8A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Mary MILLER Self F W W 57 NC Occ: Farmer Fa: N CMo: NC
Martha MILLER Dau F S W 22 NC Occ: At Home Fa: N CMo: NC
Sarah MILLER Dau F S W 20 NC Occ: At Home Fa: N CMo: NC
Mary MILLER Dau F S W 17 NC Occ: At Home Fa: N CMo: NC
William GILLEY Other M S W 20 NC Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
General Notes: Child - Joseph Miller
Census Place: Staggs Creek, Ashe, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254952 National Archives Film T9-0952 Page 58 8A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Joseph MLLER Self M M W 26 NC Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: N CMo: NC
Martha MLLER Wife F M W 24 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: N CMo: NC
Dora MLLER Dau F S W 11M NC Occ: At Home Fa: NC Mo: NC
Husband Archibald Sexton
Born: Between 1840 and 1841 - North Carolina
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Wife Mary Eller
Born: Between 1841 and 1842 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Father: John Eller (Between 1812/1814- )
Mother: Susan Hawkins (Abt 1819- )
Children
1 F Susan Sexton
Born: Abt 1862
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2 M William Sexton
Born: Abt 1864
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3 M John Sexton
Born: Abt 1866
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4 M James Sexton
Born: Abt 1866
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5 F Sarah Sexton
Born: Abt 1868
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6 F Rebecca Sexton
Born: Abt 1871
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7 M Calvin Sexton
Born: Abt 1873
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8 F Alcana Sexton
Born: Abt 1876
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General Notes: Wife - Mary Eller
Census Place: Piney Creek, Ashe, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254952 National Archives Film T9-0952 Page 57 2C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Archibald SEXTON Self M M W 39 NC Occ: Farmer Fa: N CMo: NC
Mary SEXTON Wife F M W 38 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: N CMo: NC
Susan SEXTON Dau F S W 18 NC Occ: At Home Fa: NC Mo: NC
William SEXTON Son M S W 16 NC Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
John SEXTON Son M S W 14 NC Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
James SEXTON Son M S W 14 NC Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Sarah SEXTON Dau F S W 12 NC Occ: At Home Fa: NC Mo: NC
Rebecca SEXTON Dau F S W 9 NC Fa: NC Mo: N C
Calvin SEXTON Son M S W 7 NC Fa: NC Mo: N C
Alcana SEXTON Son M S W 4 NC Fa: NC Mo: N C
Susan ELLER MotherL F W W 61 NC Occ: At Home Fa: N CMo: NC
Husband
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Wife Mary Eller
Born: Abt 1856 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Father: George Eller (Abt 1820-Between 1860/1870)
Mother: Malinda Howell (Abt 1821-After 1880)
Children
1 F Joicy C. Eller
Born: Abt 1876
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General Notes: Wife - Mary Eller
Mary Eller, daughter of George Malinda Howell Eller, was born about 1856 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She is found listed age 4 in the 1860 census of Ashe Co with her parents George and Malinda. In 1870, she is listed as age 14, living with her mother Malinda and her sister Martha, age 9. In the 1880 US Census she is listed as age 24, divorced, with a 4 year old daughter Joicy C. Eller. Mary is living next door to her married sister Martha Eller Howell. Her mother Malinda Eller is living with her sister.
1880 US Census Place: Piney Creek, Ashe, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254952 National Archives Film T9-0952 Page 57 1A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Mary ELLER Self F D W 24 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: N CMo: NC
Joicy C. ELLER Dau F S W 4 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC
Husband Aaron Latham
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Events
1. Record Change: 1 Feb 2004.
Wife Mary Eller
Born: 23 Mar 1808
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Died: 3 Jan 1908 - Clifton, Ashe Co. North Carolina
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Father: Jacob Eller (Abt 1784-1855)
Mother: Catherine White (Between 1788/1789-1854)
Children
1 F Catherine Latham
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2 F Elizabeth Latham
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3 F Sarah Latham
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4 M David Latham
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Husband George Koons
Born: - Randolph Co, NC
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Died: 25 Mar 1849 - Henry Co., Indiana
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Marriage:
Wife Mary Eller
Born: Abt 1784 - North Carolina
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Died: 1872 - Henry Co., Indiana
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Father: Peter Lenn Eller (Abt 1746-Bef 1799)
Mother: Elizabeth Dick (Abt 1749-Bef 1844)
Children
1 M Gaspar Koons
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2 F Elizabeth Koons
Born: 1804 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Spouse: Parnell Bales ( - )
Marr: 4 Jul 1822 - Wayne Co., Indiana
3 F Massie Koons
Born: Abt 1806
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Died: Abt 1840
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Spouse: John Smith (1799-1870)
Marr: Bef 1823
General Notes: Husband - George Koons
CENSUS: 1810 US Census Ashe Co., NC
1 M 26-45
2 M Under 10
1 F 26-45
2 F Under 10
CENSUS: 1820 US Census
CENSUS: 1830 US Census
CENSUS: 1840 US Census
CENSUS: 1850 US Census Henry Co., Indiana
Mary Koons age 57 [note - this is error - should be 67.
Husband John A. Pierce
Born: Abt 1858 - North Carolina
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Died: Between 1920 and 1930 - Grassy Creek, Ashe Co., North Carolina
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Marriage: 1881 - Ashe Co., North Carolina
Wife Mary E. Eller
Born: Abt 1861 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Died: After 1930 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Father: Jacob Eller (Abt 1832-1899)
Mother: Ellen Jones (Abt 1833- )
Children
1 M Jacob Pierce
Born: Abt 1884 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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2 F Clyde Pierce
Born: Abt 1891 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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3 M Lydia Pierce
Born: Abt 1894 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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4 F Zella Pierce
Born: Abt 1897 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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General Notes: Husband - John A. Pierce
1920 US Census: Grassy Creek, Ashe Co., North Carolina 2-3 Feb 1920
Pierce, John A. Head M W 62 M NC VA VA Farmer General Farm
Mary E. Wife F W 58 M NC NC NC
Jacob J. Son M W 36 S NC NC NC
Lydia L. Son M W 26 S NC NC NC
Zella Dau F W 23 S NC NC NC
1910 US Census: Grassy Creek Twp, Ashe Co., North Carolina 2-3 May 191 0
Pierce, John A. head M W 52 M1 29 NC VA VA Farmer
Mary E. Wife F W 49 M1 29 4/4 NC NC NC
Clyde C. Dau F W 19 S NC NC NC
Lydia L. Son M W 16 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer
Zella Z. Dau F W 13 S NC NC NC
1880 US Census Place: Chestnut Hill, Ashe, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254952 National Archives Film T9-0952 Page 53 7A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
A.J. PIERCE Self M M W 60 VA Occ: Farmer Fa : PENN Mo: TENN
Margaret PIERCE Wife F M W 52 VA Occ: Keeping House Fa : VA Mo: VA
John PIERCE Son M S W 22 NC Occ: Works On Farm Fa : VA Mo: VA
Martha PIERCE Dau F S W 20 NC Fa : VA Mo: VA
Rachael PIERCE Dau F S W 17 NC Fa : NC Mo: NC
Robert PIERCE Son M S W 14 NC Occ: At Home Fa : NC Mo: NC
Henry CURTIS Other M B 20 NC Occ: Works On Farm Fa : --- Mo: ---
General Notes: Wife - Mary E. Eller
CENSUS: 1930 US Census Grassy Creek, Ashe Co. NC
Pierce, Mary E. mother F W 67 WD NC NC NC
NOTE: Mary is living with daughter Clyde Cox and her three children Eva B., George D and Mary M.
General Notes: Child - Clyde Pierce
CENSUS: 1930 US Census Grassy Creek, Ashe Co NC
Cox, Clyde Head F W 39 WD 21 NC NC NC Gen Retail Merchant
Eva B. Dau F W 17 NC NC NC
George D. Son M W 15 NC NC NC
Mary M Dau F W 12 NC NC NC
Pierce, Mary E. Mother F W 67 WD NC NC NC
CENSUS: 1920 US Census Grassy Creek, Ashe Co., NC
Cox, Clyde Head F W 30 WD NC NC NC
Blanche E. Dau F W 7 S NC NC NC
Dewey Son M W 5 S NC NC NC
Mary Dau F W 2 4/12 S NC NC NC
NOTE: Clyde is living beside Earnest W. Cox age 30 and family
1910 US Census Grassy Creek, Ashe Co., NC - living with parents John A . and Mary [Eller] Pierce
General Notes: Child - Lydia Pierce
CENSUS: 1930 US Census Oldfields, Ashe Co. NC
Pierce, Lydia L. ? W 36 ? 27 NC NC NC Farmer General
???? A. F W 8 S NC NC NC
Lydia E. F W 8/12 S NC NC NC
CENSUS:
Husband Carl Ira Martin
Born: 12 Aug 1939
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Died: 5 Nov 1970
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Marriage:
Wife Mary Ellen Eller
Born: 25 Dec 1936 - Simmons, WV
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Died: 27 Jun 2005 - Bridgeton, NJ
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Father: John Eller (1896-1982)
Mother: Narsie Dana Midkiff (1907-1992)
Other Spouse: Carmen J. Munafo (1936-2006) - 3 Oct 1980
Children
Husband Carmen J. Munafo
Born: 17 May 1936
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Died: 25 Jan 2006 - Alloway, NJ
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Marriage: 3 Oct 1980
Wife Mary Ellen Eller
Born: 25 Dec 1936 - Simmons, WV
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Died: 27 Jun 2005 - Bridgeton, NJ
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Father: John Eller (1896-1982)
Mother: Narsie Dana Midkiff (1907-1992)
Other Spouse: Carl Ira Martin (1939-1970)
Children
Husband Cleo Howard Yeazell
Born: 4 Jul 1901 - McDonald, Ohio
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Died: 1 Apr 1964 - Springfield, Ohio
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Marriage: 26 Sep 1921 - Newport, Kentucky
Wife Mary Margaret Eller
Born: 12 Dec 1901 - Ashe Co, North Carolina
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Died: 21 Feb 1980 - Springfield, Ohio
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Father: William M. Eller (1866-1963)
Mother: America Murkey Taylor (1867-1932)
Children
1 F Bertha Viola Yeazell
Born: 16 Jun 1922 - Springfield, Ohio
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Died: 25 Feb 2007 - Oakwood Village, Ohio
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Spouse: Carl E. Henderson (1919-1968)
Marr: 17 Aug 1940 - Newport, Kentucky
2 F Betty Lilian Yeazell
Born: 14 Sep 1925
Christened:
Died: 22 Jun 1926
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3 F Margaret Leona Yeazell
Born: 29 Jun 1927 - Springfield, Ohio
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Died: 9 Oct 2006 - Ohio
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Spouse: Earl Richard Sims (1926-1990)
Marr: 20 Aug 1945 - Clark County, Ohio
4 M Sam Howard Raymond Yeazell
Born: 15 Jan 1945 - Springfield, Ohio
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Died: 31 Mar 2010 - Springfield, Ohio
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Spouse: Susan Marie Henthorne (1942-After 2002)
Marr: 15 Jan 1963 - Clark County, Ohio