Descendants of

Arnold Elder and Margaret Springer and Mary Hargis

 

1. Arnold¹ Elder, born 30 Jan 1810 in Washington, KY; died 22 Sep 1854 in Perry Co., IN; buried in St. Mary's Cemtery, Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN, son of Arnold Elder and Sarah (Hayden) Elder. He married (1) on 27 Apr 1831 in Perry Co., IN Margaret (Springer) Elder; (2) on 10 Jun 1837 in Perry Co., IN Mary (Hargis) Elder, born 24 Jul 1821 in IN; christened 5 Apr 1840 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., IN; died 16 Dec 1901 in Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of John Hargis and Nancy Elizabeth (Allen) Hargis.

 

Notes for Arnold Elder

Arnold Elder married first Margaret Springer on 27 Apr 1831 in Perry Co., IN.

 

On 1 Sept 1838 Arnold received through the Vincennes, IN office a patent of land of 40 acres at SWSE, section 28, 5S, 1W, 2nd meridian in Perry County; and on 1 Oct 1840 another 40 acres at NWSW, section 7, 6S, 1W, 2nd meridian in Perry County.

 

In 1840 Arnold lived in Perry Co., IN (page 196). In 1850 Arnold Elder farmed in Union Township, Perry Co., IN (page 432). The value of his property was $1,100.00. Arnold Elder, 40, KY; Mary, 28, IN; Mary R., 8, IN; Helen, 5, IN; George H., 2, IN; Nancy, 1, IN; also in the household were George Elder, 30, KY and Sylvester Elder, 25, KY, both boatmen.

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Arnold Elder Jr. married Lydia Baker on 14 Jun 1846 in Perry Co. In the 1850 Il census in Union Township, Perrry Co.: Arnold Elder, 26, farmer, $1500, KY; Lydia, 22, IN; Sarah C., 4, IN; William W., 1, IN. In 1860 he lived in Cannelton Township, Perry Co. (page 964).

 

MARRIAGE:

Marriage listed on IGI on both 26th and 27 of the month in Perry Co. Not listed in the Indiana State Library marriage database.

 

Notes for Mary Hargis

The sponsor at Mary's late baptism was Henrietta Withe.

 

In 1860 Mary (Marey/Masey), age 38 from IN, was a merchant in Perry Co., IN (page 842) with property valued at $1,600 and personal assets of $1,000; at home were George F, 13 from IN; Nancy C., 11 from IN; Thomas G., 8 from IN; Arnold A., 6 from IN.

 

The family owned a store a half mile east of Derby on the Ohio River. During the Civil War, Mary became nervous about Morgan's Raiders, so she sold out and moved to Oil Creek in Perry Co. to be away from the river.

 

Children of Arnold Elder and Margaret Springer were as follows:

+ 2 i Sarah Ann² Elder, born 5 Sep 1832 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., in; died Dec 1915 in Cummings Homestead, Derby, Perry Co., in; buried in Cummings Family Cemetery, Derby, Perry Co., in. She married (1) Clinton Ballard; (2) Isiah Cummings.

 

Children of Arnold Elder and Mary Hargis were as follows:

3 i Dilyly Jane² Elder, born 17 Apr 1840 in Perry Co., in; christened 17 May 1840 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in. Notes: The sponsors at Dilyly's baptism were Edward and Elisabeth Yates.

4 ii Mary Rebecca² Elder, born 10 Jul 1842 in Perry Co., in; christened 14 Aug 1842 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in; died 22 Sep 1854 in Perry Co., in; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in. Notes: Sponsors at Mary's baptism were John Mitchell and Jane Elder.

5 iii Ellen² Elder, born 20 Nov 1844 in Perry Co., IN; christened 22 Dec 1844 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in. Notes: Sponsors at Ellen's baptism were Lafayette Elder and Mary Maxwell.

+ 6 iv George Franklin² Elder, born 21 Mar 1847 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; christened 22 Apr 1847 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., IN; died 6 Jan 1929 in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS; buried in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS. He married Jane (Little) Elder.

+ 7 v Nancy Catherine² Elder, born 15 Feb 1849 in Perry Co., IN; christened 25 Mar 1849 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in; died Nov 1927 in Stillwater, Ok. She married Henry E. Sims.

+ 8 vi Thomas Lafayette² Elder, born 20 Sep 1851 in Perry Co., IN; died 18 Apr 1929 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. He married Mary Louise (Salbrig) Elder.

+ 9 vii Arnold Agustus² Elder, born 20 Aug 1853 in Derby, Perry Co., IN; died 14 Feb 1926 in Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS. He married Rachel (Rogers) Elder.

 

Generation 2

 

2. Sarah Ann² Elder (Arnold¹), born 5 Sep 1832 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., in; died Dec 1915 in Cummings Homestead, Derby, Perry Co., in; buried in Cummings Family Cemetery, Derby, Perry Co., in. She married (1) in 1850 Clinton Ballard; (2) in 1872 Isiah Cummings, born 1823/24 in In.

 

Notes for Sarah Ann Elder

After the disappearance of her husband Clinton Ballard and her two sons to the South to join the Confederate Army, she returned home with her one daughter. After the death of her second husband Isiah Cummings in 1886 she made her home with her daughter.

 

At the time of her death Sarah had 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a devout Roman Catholic. She hard working, generous, and well loved.

 

Notes for Clinton Ballard

Clinton and Sarah moved to sourthern Illinois. Clarence, who had Southern sympathies, left with his two little sons, joined the Confederate Army, and was heard from no more.

 

Notes for Isiah Cummings

In 1880 Isiah lived in Tobin, Perry Co., IN (page 49) with his wife Sarah and 4 children by his prior marriage.

 

Children of Sarah Ann Elder and Clinton Ballard were as follows:

10 i Clarence³ Ballard.

11 ii Sylvester³ Ballard.

12 iii Jennie³ Ballard.

13 iv Child³ Ballard, died Infant.

14 v Child³ Ballard, died Infant.

 

 

6. George Franklin² Elder (Arnold¹), born 21 Mar 1847 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; christened 22 Apr 1847 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., IN; died 6 Jan 1929 in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS; buried in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS. He married on 22 Sep 1874 Jane (Little) Elder, born 5 Mar 1850/51 in IN; died 8 Sep 1898 in KS; buried in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Esbon, KS.

 

Notes for George Franklin Elder

Sponsors at George's baptism were George Elder and Susan Wight.

 

In 1880 Frank Elder farmed Harvey, Smith Co., KS with his wife Jane and children Clarence and M. E. George lived in Cedar, KS and moved ot Jewell Co. in 1894. In 1900 he farmed in Odessa Township, Jewell Co. with his wife Jane and children Jessica A., Annie, and Fannie. In 1910 he farmed in Odessa Township with his daughters Anna and Frances. He was a Catholic.

 

Children of George Franklin Elder and Jane Little were as follows:

15 i Clarence³ Elder, born 15 Nov 1875 in IN; died 15 Aug 1882 in KS.

+ 16 ii M. Ella³ Elder, born 24 Oct 1878 in KS; died 1933. She married James Brown.

+ 17 iii Amand Jane³ Elder, born 6 Sep 1881 in KS; died 28 Nov 1943. She married William Riley.

+ 18 iv Anna Lena³ Elder, born 12 Jun 1886 in Cedar, Johnson Co., KS; died 7 Sep 1971 in Mitchell County Hospital, Mitchell Co., KS; buried in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Esbon, Jewell Co., KS. She married Fred Schmidt.

+ 19 v Frances³ Elder, born 12 Mar 1890 in KS. She married Bob Garling.

George Elder and family in Cedar, Kansas - c. 1892

 

 

7. Nancy Catherine² Elder (Arnold¹), born 15 Feb 1849 in Perry Co., IN; christened 25 Mar 1849 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in; died Nov 1927 in Stillwater, Ok. She married in 1866/67 Henry E. Sims, born 16 Jul 1837 in KY.

 

Notes for Nancy Catherine Elder

Sponsors at Ann's baptism were Silvester Elder and Ann Murtha.

 

Notes for Henry E. Sims

Both of Henry's father was born in KY and mother in MD.

In 1880 H. E. Sims farmed in Cedar Township, Smith Co., KS (page 401) with his wife Nancy and children John A., Leonora, James L., and Henry. In 1900 Henry E. Sims farmed in Henry Township, Payne Co., OK (page 85) with his wife Nancy and sons James, Henry, William, and Elmer.

 

Children of Nancy Catherine Elder and Henry E. Sims were as follows:

20 i John A.³ Simms, born 3 Apr 1869 in In; died 23 Jun 1953 in Ok; buried in Stillwater, Ok. He married Ella ((---)) Simms. Notes: No children.

21 ii Leanora³ Simms, born 11 Aug 1871 in KY; died abt 1902. She married George McCALL.

22 iii James Lafayette³ Simms, born 7 Apr 1875 in KY.

23 iv Henry³ Simms Jr., born 24 Sep 1877 in KY. He married Rose ((---)) Simms.

+ 24 v Mary³ Simms, born 2 Jul 1882. She married Orlie Jackson.

25 vi Walter³ Simms, born 20 Mar 1884.

26 vii William T.³ Simms, born 14 Sep 1886 in KS. He married in Dec 1908 Romie ((---)) Simms.

27 viii Elmer R.³ Simms, born 23 Sep 1888 in KS; died Feb 1973. Notes: Elmer did not marry. He lived in Stillwater, OK.

 

 

8. Thomas Lafayette² Elder (Arnold¹), born 20 Sep 1851 in Perry Co., IN; died 18 Apr 1929 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. He married on 27 Jun 1882 in St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Leopold, Perry Co., in Mary Louise (Salbrig) Elder, born 29 May 1862 in IN; died 9 Nov 1919 in IN; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., IN, daughter of William Salbrig and Mary (Casper) Salbrig.

 

Notes for Thomas Lafayette Elder

Thomas' family owned a store a half mile east of Derby on the Ohio River. To get new of the Civil War he used to get in a skiff to pull out the packet with the newspaper. He later raised corn and soy beans along the Ohio River; sometimes their land would get flooded, but not the house. He was more interested in timber than in farming.

 

In 1880 Lafayett was unmarried and farmed in Union Township, Perry co., IN (page 34) with his Mother Mary Elder and 2 laborers. In 1900 he farmed in Union Township, Perry Co. with his wife Meary L. and children Edith L., Nancy A., Clara T., Thomas L., and Charles A., and a servant Austin Jerrett, born Mar 1875 in KY; Thomas and Meary were listed as married 18 years with 8 children and 5 of them living.

 

MARRIAGE:

They were married by Father Boniface of St. Meinrad. The sponsors were William Salbrig (brother of the bride), Anna Dashbauck (cousin of the bride), August Elder (brother of the groom), and Threasa Salbrig (sister of the bride).

 

Children of Thomas Lafayette Elder and Mary Louise Salbrig were as follows:

28 i William A.³ Elder, born 30 Sep 1883 in In; died 5 Jul 1885 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.

29 ii Mary Barbara³ Elder, born 10 Oct 1885 in In; died 29 Oct 1888 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.

+ 30 iii Edythe Louise³ Elder, born 3 Feb 1887 in In. She married W. C. Cummings.

+ 31 iv Nancy Ann³ Elder, born 24 Dec 1888 in IN; died 26 Dec 1969 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. She married George Sashwell Ewing.

32 v Peter L.³ Elder, born 14 Sep 1890 in In; died 20 Sep 1890 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.

33 vi Clara Teresa³ Elder, born 11 Jan 1893 in In. She married Frank Morgan, died 5 Jan 1955. Notes: She was baptized at Clara Teresa.

+ 34 vii Thomas Lafe³ Elder Jr., born 6 Sep 1895 in In. He married Kate (Ewing) Elder.

+ 35 viii Charles August³ Elder, born 27 Feb 1897 in In. He married Clarella (Riddle) Elder.

36 ix Delila J.³ Elder, born 19 Aug 1900 in In; died 21 Jan 1902 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.

37 x Irma M.³ Elder, born 17 Mar 1908. She married on 6 Sep 1926 John Lasher. Notes: Irma was an school teacher in the 3rd grade at Perry Central School. In 1968 she was elected President for 2 years of the Alpha Phi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, national honorary society for women school teachers.

 

 

9. Arnold Agustus² Elder (Arnold¹), born 20 Aug 1853 in Derby, Perry Co., IN; died 14 Feb 1926 in Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 30 Mar 1886 in Rooks Co., KS Rachel (Rogers) Elder, born 18 Feb 1870 in Henry Co., IL; died 29 Apr 1944 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of George Washington Rogers and Mahala (Hammond) Rogers. For Rachel's parents see inset below.

 

Notes for Arnold Agustus Elder

Arnold's father died when he was 1 year old. His nickname was Gus.

 

On 1 Apr 1877 Arnold and his brother George Franklin Elder left Indiana for Kansas, arriving 34 days later on 4 May 1877 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co. He homesteaded a quarter section of land SW-109S-16W on May 22 of 1877. A few years later he bought the adjoining quarter section of SE-10-9-16 where he built the family home. In later years he acquired the quarter section west of his homestead SE-96S-16. The farm was 1 mile south of the Ash Rock Church. [In later years the farmhouse burned down. The barn was moved to the campgrounds east of Woodston and used for the assembly hall. There is now no evidence that improvements were ever at the Elder homestead.]

 

In 1900 Agustus farmed in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS (page 161) with his wife Rachel, 6 children, his mother Mary Elder, and a farm laborer Hiram Wands.

 

Five years after he arrived in KS he returned to IN to visit his mother. He brought her back to KS where she lived the remainder of her life. He joined the Ash Rock Church on 9 Mar 1903.

 

In 1920 Gus lived in Ash Rock Township (page 2) with his wife Rachel and children Lester L., Lucile M., Harold, and Helen R.

 

Arnold's obituary in the Salina Journal tells a little of his character: "No man in Ash Rock township has ever been held in higher respect and esteem, than Mr. Elder. At numerous times he has been called on to fill township offices, and might have been honored more, but he was a quiet unassuming type of man, who preferred to be at home with his family. He was ever a loving husband, a kind and true friend, an affectionate father, and a good neighbor."

 

Notes for Rachel Rogers

Rachel came to KS as a baby. She was an invalid for 10 years prior to her death. In 1930 Mrs. A. A. Elder was a servant to Morris J. Bartlett and family in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS.

 

A niece remember Aunt Rachael saying that the reason she had so many children and was always pregnant was that she seemed to get pregnant every time Gus hung his pants on the bed post.

 

Children of Arnold Agustus Elder and Rachel Rogers were as follows:

+ 38 i Arnold Franklin³ Elder, born 30 Mar 1887 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 16 Feb 1953 in Smith Center, KS; buried 19 Feb 1953 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married Susan Francis (Kinion) Elder.

+ 39 ii Charles Lafayette³ Elder, born 5 Dec 1888 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 25 Sep 1972 in St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia, KS; buried 28 Sep 1972 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married Rachael Elizabeth (Kinion) Elder.

+ 40 iii Edith Mahala³ Elder, born 14 Jul 1890 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 3 Apr 1975 in Mulino, Clackamas Co., or; buried 7 Apr 1975 in Mt. View Cemetery, Oregon City, or. She married Clark Otis Earl.

+ 41 iv Bertha Mary³ Elder, born 4 Dec 1892 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; christened 1915 in Methodist Church, Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 25 Feb 1976 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA; buried 27 Feb 1976 in Belmont Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married Arthur Fredrick Koontz. For Koontz family click HERE.

+ 42 v Walter Jennings³ Elder, born 8 Aug 1896 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 24 Oct 1973 in Spokane, Wa; buried 27 Oct 1973 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Wa. He married Hattie Blanch (Bodine) Elder.

43 vi Owen George³ Elder, born 22 Aug 1898 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 29 May 1954 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., Ca; buried in Belmont Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca. Notes: Owen was a prospector and miner in CO, UT, NV, and CA for gold and other minerals. He homesteaded in Cortez, CO in 1919. In 1939 he and Kenneth B. Selvy obtained full interest in the mining claim in Elmerald Mining District, Washoe Co., NV. Owen joined the US Navy in the Sea Bees in construction. He was on Midway Island when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He helped to rebuild that port, and worked in the shipyards in Berkeley, CA. He was later a cook at the Santa Clara County Hospital. He never married.

+ 44 vii Lester Leander³ Elder, born 22 Nov 1900 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Esther Eunice (Vanderlip) Elder.

+ 45 viii Lucile Margurite³ Elder, born 13 Dec 1902 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 2 Mar 1987. She married (1) Almon Baker; (2) Virgil Mitchell; (3) Jim Nelson.

46 ix Harold³ Elder, born 18 Mar 1905 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 26 Dec 1943 in Ellis, Ellis Co., KS; buried 30 Dec 1943 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. Notes: Harold graduated from Woodston High School in 1925 and later attended business college at Chillocothe, MO. Harold was a Union Pacific Railroad employee for 14 years. He last lived in Ellis, KS. He never married.

47 x Helen Ruth³ Elder, born 26 Jan 1909 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 12 Apr 1985 in Community Hospital, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca; buried 15 Apr 1985 in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca. She married in Aug 1953 in Methodist Chapel, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., Ca, divorced Walter R. Canterbury. Notes: Helen lived with and cared for her ailing mother until her death. She then moved to Fresno, CA where she ran a restaurant for a short time. She lived at 1924 E. Grant Avenue, Fresno, CA. She reported herself as unmarried and went by the name Elder. MARRIAGE: The final divorce decree was dated 22 May 1956, recorded in Fresno Co., CA.

 

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Generation 3

 

16. M. Ella³ Elder (George Franklin², Arnold¹), born 24 Oct 1878 in KS; died 1933. She married on 18 Oct 1898 James Brown, died 2 Dec 1916.

 

Children of M. Ella Elder and James Brown were as follows:

48 i James Lester⁴ Brown, born 21 Sep 1901.

49 ii Jennie⁴ Brown, born 10 Feb 1902.

 

 

17. Amand Jane³ Elder (George Franklin², Arnold¹), born 6 Sep 1881 in KS; died 28 Nov 1943. She married on 1 Jun 1904 William Riley, died Apr 1937.

 

Children of Amand Jane Elder and William Riley were as follows:

50 i Ferne⁴ Riley, born 10 Jul 1905.

51 ii Bernadine⁴ Riley, born 20 Jan 1921.

 

 

18. Anna Lena³ Elder (George Franklin², Arnold¹), born 12 Jun 1886 in Cedar, Johnson Co., KS; died 7 Sep 1971 in Mitchell County Hospital, Mitchell Co., KS; buried in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Esbon, Jewell Co., KS. She married on 15 Jul 1913 in Sheridan, Wy Fred Schmidt, died 13 Mar 1940 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS.

 

Notes for Anna Lena Elder

Anna moved with her family to a farm near Salem, KS, and later to another farm south-east of Ebson where she grew to maturity.

 

Notes for Fred Schmidt

The family moved to a farm near Ionia.

 

Children of Anna Lena Elder and Fred Schmidt were as follows:

52 i Evelyn⁴ Schmidt, born 2 Nov 1914. She married in Jan 1947 Alfred Durham.

53 ii Glenn⁴ Schmidt, born 5 Aug 1916. Notes: Glenn never married.

+ 54 iii Thelma⁴ Schmidt, born 21 Sep 1918. She married Ralph McHENRY.

+ 55 iv Donald⁴ Schmidt, born 13 Oct 1924. He married Connie (Yuman) Schmidt.

 

 

19. Frances³ Elder (George Franklin², Arnold¹), born 12 Mar 1890 in KS. She married on 1 Mar 1913 Bob Garling, born abt 1888; died 6 Aug 1957.

 

Children of Frances Elder and Bob Garling were as follows:

56 i Bill⁴ Garling, born 28 May 1914; died 16 Jun 1917.

57 ii Kenneth⁴ Garling, born 1 Jun 1916.

58 iii Jack⁴ Garling, born 7 Jul 1921.

59 iv Hazel⁴ Garling, born 11 Feb 1923.

60 v Raymond⁴ Garling, born 8 Sep 1929.

61 vi Lorna⁴ Garling, born 30 Mar 1925; died 3 May 1926.

 

 

24. Mary³ Simms (Nancy Catherine² Elder, Arnold¹), born 2 Jul 1882. She married Orlie Jackson.

 

Notes for Orlie Jackson

They had 2 children.

 

Children of Mary Simms and Orlie Jackson were as follows:

62 i Merle⁴ Jackson.

63 ii Olie⁴ Jackson.

 

 

30. Edythe Louise³ Elder (Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 3 Feb 1887 in In. She married W. C. Cummings.

 

Children of Edythe Louise Elder and W. C. Cummings were as follows:

+ 64 i Billy Louise⁴ Cummings, born 30 Mar 1921. She married W. C. Atkinson.

 

 

31. Nancy Ann³ Elder (Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 24 Dec 1888 in IN; died 26 Dec 1969 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. She married in 1915 George Sashwell Ewing, born Sep 1889 in IN; died 20 Dec 1968 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN, son of Benjamin F. Ewing and Mariah J. (Avitt) Ewing.

 

Notes for George Sashwell Ewing

In 1920 George taught grammar school in Union Township, Perry Co., IN (page 8) with his wife Nancy and daughters Mary E. and Georgina L. George later taught at Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield, OH. He became an insurance agent for Aetna.

 

Children of Nancy Ann Elder and George Sashwell Ewing were as follows:

+ 65 i Mary Edith⁴ Ewing, born 6 Sep 1916 in Perry Co., IN. She married Dr. John J. Clark.

+ 66 ii Lavada Georgia⁴ Ewing, born 13 Jun 1919 in Perry Co., IN; died 12 Aug 1994 in Los Angeles Co., Ca. She married John Dalton.

+ 67 iii Marjorie⁴ Ewing. She married Bill Barnett.

 

 

34. Thomas Lafe³ Elder Jr. (Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 6 Sep 1895 in In. He married Kate (Ewing) Elder.

 

Children of Thomas Lafe Elder Jr. and Kate Ewing were as follows:

+ 68 i Lucille⁴ Elder. She married Arnold Harms.

69 ii August⁴ Elder.

+ 70 iii Kathryn⁴ Elder. She married Wilburn Holtz.

 

 

35. Charles August³ Elder (Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 27 Feb 1897 in In. He married in 1934 Clarella (Riddle) Elder.

 

Notes for Charles August Elder

Charles lived on a farm near Derby, IN.

 

Children of Charles August Elder and Clarella Riddle were as follows:

71 i Anita⁴ Elder, born 1935. She married in Jun 1957 James Costa.

72 ii Ed⁴ Elder, born 1939.

 

 

38. Arnold Franklin³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 30 Mar 1887 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 16 Feb 1953 in Smith Center, KS; buried 19 Feb 1953 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 12 Apr 1910 in Smith Center, KS Susan Francis (Kinion) Elder, born 26 Nov 1887 in KS; died 2 Sep 1978 in KS; buried in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of William Riley Kinion and Elizabeth F. (East) Kinion.

 

Notes for Arnold Franklin Elder

Arnold was a farmer. He homesteaded in Kit Carson Co., CO on 15 May 1910. He returned to KS in 1925, living there until 1943 when he moved to Nebraska; he lived there until 1951.

 

Children of Arnold Franklin Elder and Susan Francis Kinion were as follows:

73 i Child⁴ Elder, born 8 Jul 1911 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 8 Jul 1911 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co.

74 ii Dorothy Edith⁴ Elder, born 4 Aug 1912 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 9 Aug 1912 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; buried in Burlington County Cemetery, Kit Carson Co., Co.

+ 75 iii Willard Arnold⁴ Elder, born 18 Nov 1913 in KS; died 14 Nov 2004 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS. He married Linnie Doris (Kirkman) Elder.

+ 76 iv Keith Charles⁴ Elder, born 31 Jul 1915 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. He married Francis Laverne (Bender) Elder.

+ 77 v Vera Francis⁴ Elder, born 4 Mar 1917 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. She married Kenneth William Holthusen.

+ 78 vi Lowell Lee⁴ Elder, born 12 Aug 1918 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 12 Apr 1981. He married (1) Evelyn (Bayless) Elder; (2) Virginia Ann (Sowders) Elder.

+ 79 vii Vinta Rachel⁴ Elder, born 30 May 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. She married Ernie Spencer Butler.

80 viii Richard Dwayne⁴ Elder, born 4 Sep 1924 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 20 Sep 1924 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; buried in Burlington County Cemetery, Kit Carson Co., Co.

+ 81 ix Son, born 13 Sep 1928 in Kirwin, Smith Co., KS. [Information removed by request]

 

 

39. Charles Lafayette³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 5 Dec 1888 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 25 Sep 1972 in St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia, KS; buried 28 Sep 1972 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 3 Jul 1907 in Kirwin, Phillips Co., KS Rachael Elizabeth (Kinion) Elder, born 21 Oct 1889 in Dor Township, Smith Co., KS; died 28 Oct 1965 in Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Co., KS; buried in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of William Riley Kinion and Elizabeth F. (East) Kinion.

 

Notes for Charles Lafayette Elder

In 1910 Charles was a general farmer in Farmington Township, Rooks Co., KS with his wife Rachel and children Mary and Kenneth. Charles spent his entire life on the farm, living in Rooks, Phillips, and Smith Counties, KS. He loved the outdoors and took great pride in his livestock and garden. He was a loyal member of the Ash Rock Congregational Church. He was a charter member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at Woodston. He later transferred his membership to Kirwin and received his 60 year pin on 21 Oct 1970.

 

Notes for Rachael Elizabeth Kinion

Rachael was a faithful wife, devoted mother and a dedicated Christian. She was a member of the Ash Rock Congregational Church and a charter member of the Rebekah Lodge of Woodston, later transferring her membership to Kirwin.

 

Children of Charles Lafayette Elder and Rachael Elizabeth Kinion were as follows:

+ 82 i Mary Rachel Francis⁴ Elder, born 27 Sep 1907 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married Charles John Rehor.

+ 83 ii Kenneth Charles⁴ Elder, born 4 Apr 1909 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died Aug 1984 in Sharon Springs, Wallace Co., KS. He married Lillis Lucile (Swank) Elder.

84 iii Edith Grace⁴ Elder, born 7 Apr 1913 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 8 Apr 1913 in KS; buried in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS.

+ 85 iv Blanche Lucile⁴ Elder, born 17 Aug 1915 in Kirwin, Phillips Co., KS. She married Elvaro Leon Meyers.

+ 86 v Joseph Lester⁴ Elder, born 25 Oct 1917 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Ruby Elma (Still) Elder.

+ 87 vi Helen Rosella⁴ Elder, born 23 Mar 1920 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married Otis Arthur Metcalf.

+ 88 vii Cleo Leon⁴ Elder, born 26 Oct 1921 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Pauline Leola (Gates) Elder.

+ 89 viii Merlin David⁴ Elder, born 26 Oct 1922 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Ann (Khuskigian) Elder.

+ 90 ix Vernon Owen⁴ Elder, born 23 Nov 1924 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Jene Elaine (Merrit) Elder.

+ 91 x Eugene Walter⁴ Elder, born 11 Feb 1927 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Beulah Jane (Gaines) Elder.

 

 

40. Edith Mahala³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 14 Jul 1890 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 3 Apr 1975 in Mulino, Clackamas Co., or; buried 7 Apr 1975 in Mt. View Cemetery, Oregon City, or. She married on 30 Oct 1912 Clark Otis Earl, born 2 Feb 1887 in KS; died 7 Apr 1966 in Mulino, Clackamas Co., or; buried 9 Apr 1966.

 

Notes for Edith Mahala Elder

Edith lived her last 14 years in the clarkes area of Oregon.

 

Notes for Clark Otis Earl

In 1920 Clark farmed in Grant Township, Osborne Co., KS (page 6) with his wife Edith and son Cleatis.

S/S 513-30-1075.

 

Children of Edith Mahala Elder and Clark Otis Earl were as follows:

+ 92 i Cleatis Marvin⁴ Earl, born 5 Jan 1914 in Alton, Osborn Co., KS; died 8 Aug 1973 in Colorado General Hospital, Denver, Co; buried 10 Aug 1973 in Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, Co. He married Lucile (Poore) Earl.

+ 93 ii Doris Ileen⁴ Earl, born 11 Jan 1920 in Alton, Osborn Co., KS. She married Dwight T. Nelzen.

 

 

41.  Mary³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 4 Dec 1892 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; christened 1915 in Methodist Church, Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 25 Feb 1976 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA; buried 27 Feb 1976 in Belmont Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married on 1 Oct 1911 in Stockton, KS Arthur Fredrick Koontz, born 7 May 1889 in Near Glade, Philips, KS; died 9 Oct 1975 in Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca; buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, son of Milton Koons and Sarah Lucinda (Altman) Koons. See family above.

 

 

42. Walter Jennings³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 8 Aug 1896 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 24 Oct 1973 in Spokane, Wa; buried 27 Oct 1973 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Wa. He married on 7 Dec 1915 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS Hattie Blanch (Bodine) Elder, born 16 Jul 1897 in Strawberry Point, Lamont Co., IA, daughter of Jacob Albert Bodine and Rosa E. (Shick) Bodine.

 

Notes for Walter Jennings Elder

In 1920 Walter farmed next to his father in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS (page 2) with his wife Hettied and children Gerald and Norma. Walter moved to Priest River, ID in 1929. He retired in 1957 and moved to Coeur d'Alene and later to Spokane. Walter and Hetty did extensive travelling.

 

Children of Walter Jennings Elder and Hattie Blanch Bodine were as follows:

+ 104 i Gerald Walter⁴ Elder, born 25 Jul 1916 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 11 May 1956 in Near Albeni Falls Dam. He married Lonella (Eisenbarth) Elder.

105 ii Isla Edith⁴ Elder, born 19 Sep 1917 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 10 Oct 1918 in Hospital, Concordia, KS.

+ 106 iii Norma Ruth⁴ Elder, born 13 Jul 1919 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married Edward Lee White.

+ 107 iv Beth Iona⁴ Elder, born 17 Jul 1921 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married Allen Augustus Flaig.

108 v Marjie Iva⁴ Elder, born 15 Mar 1924 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 24 Dec 1946 Donnald Toffell, born 9 Feb 1919 in Bay River, Cass Co., MN, son of Fred Toffell and Emma (Rysoloski) Toffell.

 

 

44. Lester Leander³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 22 Nov 1900 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 20 Nov 1921 in Rooks Co., KS Esther Eunice (Vanderlip) Elder, born 11 Oct 1903 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 4 Apr 1967 in Stella; buried 6 Apr 1967 in Union Cemetery, daughter of Norman J. Vanderlip and Sarah E. (Murphy) Vanderlip.

 

Notes for Lester Leander Elder

Lester was a farmer and attendant of a service station, cabins, and store at Rocky Comfort, MO.

 

MARRIAGE:

Married in the bride's home by Rev. Sherwood Patterson, her brother-in-law.

 

Children of Lester Leander Elder and Esther Eunice Vanderlip were as follows:

+ 109 i Arthur Arnold⁴ Elder, born 11 Oct 1923 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Fannie Nadine (Cole) Elder.

+ 110 ii Dorothy Lucile⁴ Elder, born 4 Feb 1927 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married Harold G. Cole.

111 iii Evelyn Mae⁴ Elder, born 20 Feb 1934 in KS. She married on 16 Jan 1954 in Rocky Comfort, Mo Kervyn E. Clifton. Notes: Evelyn was a bank teller. MARRIAGE: Married in Bride's home with maid of honor Coetta Chambers of Stark City, MO and best man Harold Clifton, brother of the groom.

112 iv Donna Lee⁴ Elder, born in Mo. She married Ervin Hall.

Lester Elder Family - 1953

 

 

45. Lucile Margurite³ Elder (Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 13 Dec 1902 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 2 Mar 1987. She married (1) on 20 Feb 1921 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS, divorced Almon Baker, born 20 Oct 1900; died 1 May 1947 in IA; (2) on 15 Apr 1951 Virgil Mitchell, born 13 Oct 1902; died 1 May 1956; (3) Jim Nelson, died 1947 in Nampa, Id.

 

Notes for Lucile Margurite Elder

Lucile was a waitress.

 

MARRIAGE:

They were divorced in 1930.

 

Notes for Virgil Mitchell

Virgil was a carpenter.

 

Notes for Jim Nelson

Jim was a farmer

 

Children of Lucile Margurite Elder and Almon Baker were as follows:

+ 113 i Warren Owen⁴ Baker, born 17 Feb 1922 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 5 May 1967 in ID; buried 8 May 1967 in Cloverdale Cemetery, ID. He married (1) Peggy Amy (McCall) Baker; (2) Doris (Gesler) Baker.

+ 114 ii Eugene Dale⁴ Baker, born 16 Jun 1923 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 12 Dec 1971 in Caldwell, Id; buried 17 Dec 1971 in Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Id. He married Betty (Hamilton) Baker.

+ 115 iii Ella Louise⁴ Baker, born 10 Jan 1925. She married Wayne A. Lankey.

 

Generation 4

 

54. Thelma⁴ Schmidt (Anna Lena³ Elder, George Franklin², Arnold¹), born 21 Sep 1918. She married on 16 Dec 1939 Ralph McHENRY.

 

Notes for Thelma Schmidt

Thelma lived in Beloit, KS.

 

Notes for Ralph McHENRY

They lived in Beloit.

 

Children of Thelma Schmidt and Ralph McHENRY were as follows:

116 i Kenneth⁵ McHENRY, born 18 Dec 1941.

117 ii Lyle⁵ McHENRY, born 13 Feb 1943.

118 iii Bernard⁵ McHENRY, born 25 Jan 1946.

 

 

55. Donald⁴ Schmidt (Anna Lena³ Elder, George Franklin², Arnold¹), born 13 Oct 1924. He married on 19 Jun 1949 Connie (Yuman) Schmidt.

 

Children of Donald Schmidt and Connie Yuman were as follows:

119 i Carl Wayne⁵ Schmidt, born 28 Nov 1950.

120 ii Carol Jean⁵ Schmidt, born 21 Mar 1952.

121 iii Joann⁵ Schmidt, born 30 Oct 1953.

122 iv Barbara Elane⁵ Schmidt, born 6 Nov 1955; died 22 Aug 1974 in Glen Elder, KS.

123 v Janice Marie⁵ Schmidt, born 15 Mar 1957.

 

 

64. Billy Louise⁴ Cummings (Edythe Louise³ Elder, Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 30 Mar 1921. She married W. C. Atkinson.

 

Children of Billy Louise Cummings and W. C. Atkinson were as follows:

124 i Barbara⁵ Atkinson.

125 ii Billy⁵ Atkinson.

126 iii Michael⁵ Atkinson.

 

 

65. Mary Edith⁴ Ewing (Nancy Ann³ Elder, Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 6 Sep 1916 in Perry Co., IN. She married Dr. John J. Clark.

 

Notes for Mary Edith Ewing

Mary was a nurse.

 

Children of Mary Edith Ewing and Dr. John J. Clark were as follows:

127 i John⁵ Clark, born 1948.

128 ii Roger⁵ Clark, born 1950.

129 iii Mary Louise⁵ Clark, born 1952.

130 iv Gregory⁵ Clark, born 1954.

 

 

66. Lavada Georgia⁴ Ewing (Nancy Ann³ Elder, Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹), born 13 Jun 1919 in Perry Co., IN; died 12 Aug 1994 in Los Angeles Co., Ca. She married John Dalton, died in World War II.

 

Notes for John Dalton

John was employed in the office of Westinghouse Electric. He was inducted into the service and was killed in action in WWII.

 

Children of Lavada Georgia Ewing and John Dalton were as follows:

131 i Dr. John⁵ Dalton.

 

 

67. Marjorie⁴ Ewing (Nancy Ann³ Elder, Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹). She married Bill Barnett.

 

Notes for Marjorie Ewing

Marjorie was a nurse. She served in the US Army in England during WWII.

 

Notes for Bill Barnett

Bill was a sergeant in the US Army during WWII.

 

Children of Marjorie Ewing and Bill Barnett were as follows:

132 i Billy⁵ Barnett.

133 ii Tommy⁵ Barnett.

 

 

68. Lucille⁴ Elder (Thomas Lafe³, Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹). She married Arnold Harms.

 

Notes for Lucille Elder

Lucille was a school teacher.

 

Notes for Arnold Harms

Arnold was a school teacher.

 

Children of Lucille Elder and Arnold Harms were as follows:

134 i Peggy⁵ Harms.

135 ii Barbara⁵ Harms.

 

 

70. Kathryn⁴ Elder (Thomas Lafe³, Thomas Lafayette², Arnold¹). She married Wilburn Holtz.

 

Children of Kathryn Elder and Wilburn Holtz were as follows:

136 i Gary⁵ Holtz.

137 ii Terry⁵ Holtz.

 

 

75. Willard Arnold⁴ Elder (Arnold Franklin³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 18 Nov 1913 in KS; died 14 Nov 2004 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS. He married on 8 Sep 1940 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS Linnie Doris (Kirkman) Elder, born 26 Oct 1917; died bef 2004, daughter of Harry Spencer Kirkman and Elsie (Smith) Kirkman.

 

Notes for Willard Arnold Elder

Willard attended Hays Teacher's College at Hays, KS. He became a school teacher.

 

Obituary - St. Joseph News-Press, 19 Nov 2004:

Willard A. Elder 1913-2004 SMITH CENTER, Kan. ¿ Willard Arnold Elder, 90, Smith Center, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at his daughter¿s home in Hays, Kan. He was born in Burlington, Colo., on Nov. 18, 1913, to Arnold and Susie (Kinion) Elder. He received his B.S. in education from Fort Hays State University, Hays, in 1940; later earned his master¿s from FHSU; and taught and coached in many communities in north central Kansas. He served in World War II in the U.S. Pacific Fleet. He was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church in Smith Center, American Legion Post No. 220, Smith Center Masonic Lodge, Smith County Retired Teacher¿s Association and was past president of the State of Kansas NEA. He married Linnie Doris (Kirkman), Sept. 8, 1940, in Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant daughter; and brothers, Lowell, Kirwin, Kan.; and Keith, Salina, Kan. He is survived by his brother, Orin, Halstead, Kan.; his sisters, Vera Holthouson, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Vinta ¿Babe¿ Butler, Woodston, Kan.; his children, Harry Elder, and wife, Patricia; and Donna Wood, and husband, Jim, St. Joseph; and Barbara Smith, and husband, Maynard, Hays; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Smith Center United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Willard A. and Linnie Doris Elder Memorial Scholarship Fund at Smith Center High School.

 

Children of Willard Arnold Elder and Linnie Doris Kirkman were as follows:

138 i Harry Arnold⁵ Elder, born 6 Mar 1942 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

139 ii Barbara Suzanne⁵ Elder, born 14 Nov 1945 in Shoemaker Naval Base, Pleasonton, Ca.

140 iii Daughter⁵ Elder, born 24 Sep 1947 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS; died Infant in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

141 iv Donna Mae⁵ Elder, born 25 Mar 1949 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

 

 

76. Keith Charles⁴ Elder (Arnold Franklin³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 31 Jul 1915 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. He married on 9 Apr 1939 in Smith Center, KS Francis Laverne (Bender) Elder, born 14 Feb 1921 in Russell, Russell Co., KS, daughter of Henry Paul Bender and Anna Elizabeth (Snyder) Bender.

 

Notes for Keith Charles Elder

Keith attended Hays Teacher's College at Hays, KS. He became a school teacher.

 

Notes for Francis Laverne Bender

Francis taught school part time.

 

Children of Keith Charles Elder and Francis Laverne Bender were as follows:

142 i Darrel Keith⁵ Elder, born 1 Jul 1940 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

143 ii Patricia Ann⁵ Elder, born 3 Jul 1941 in Waldo, KS. She married on 30 Sep 1962 in Grace Methodist Church, Cheyenne, Wy Ronald G. Osterman Jr., son of Ronald G. Osterman Sr.. Notes: Patricia graduated in 1959 from Salina High School and attended Kansas State University.

144 iii Linda Kay⁵ Elder, born 7 Mar 1943 in Belleville, KS.

145 iv Dianne Frances⁵ Elder, born 5 Sep 1944 in Belleville, KS.

146 v Larry Eugene⁵ Elder, born 20 Dec 1946 in Manhattan, KS.

147 vi Steven Charles⁵ Elder, born 26 Jun 1949 in Salina, KS.

 

 

77. Vera Francis⁴ Elder (Arnold Franklin³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 4 Mar 1917 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. She married on 4 Nov 1939 in First Congregational Church, Cheyenne, Wy Kenneth William Holthusen, born 18 Apr 1917 in Maryeville, KS, son of William Theodore Holthusen and Marie (Mouler) Holthusen.

 

Notes for Vera Francis Elder

She had 5 children with one set of girl twins.

 

MARRIAGE:

Married by Rev. J. C. Blackman.

 

Notes for Kenneth William Holthusen

Kenneth was adopted.

 

Kenneth worked for the railroad.

 

Children of Vera Francis Elder and Kenneth William Holthusen were as follows:

148 i Florence Frances⁵ Holthusen, born 20 Dec 1940.

149 ii Ella Marie⁵ Holthusen, born 3 Jun 1943.

150 iii Sharon Lea⁵ Holthusen, born 7 Jun 1949 in Cheyenne, Wy.

151 iv Marion Kay⁵ Holthusen, born 7 Jun 1949 in Cheyenne, Wy.

152 v William Arnold⁵ Holthusen, born 5 May 1951 in Cheyenne, Wy.

 

 

78. Lowell Lee⁴ Elder (Arnold Franklin³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 12 Aug 1918 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 12 Apr 1981. He married (1) on 12 Oct 1941, divorced Evelyn (Bayless) Elder, born 22 Aug 1926 in Shattuck, Ok, daughter of Lloyd Bayless and Margie ((---)) Bayless; (2) on 26 Feb 1946 in Washington D.C., divorced Virginia Ann (Sowders) Elder, born 10 Jul 1917 in Washington D.C..

 

Children of Lowell Lee Elder and Evelyn Bayless were as follows:

153 i Margie Sue⁵ Elder, born 22 Jul 1942.

 

Children of Lowell Lee Elder and Virginia Ann Sowders were as follows:

154 i Sharon Ann⁵ Elder, born 12 Aug 1947 in Red Cloud, Ne.

 

 

79. Vinta Rachel⁴ Elder (Arnold Franklin³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 30 May 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. She married on 12 Apr 1938 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS Ernie Spencer Butler, born 12 Feb, son of Harvey Butler and Hattie (Huff) Butler.

 

Notes for Ernie Spencer Butler

Ernie was a Jehova's Witness.

 

Children of Vinta Rachel Elder and Ernie Spencer Butler were as follows:

155 i Karen Kay⁵ Butler, born 5 May 1941 in Washington D.C..

 

 

82. Mary Rachel Francis⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 27 Sep 1907 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 22 Dec 1928 Charles John Rehor, born 15 Nov 1900 in Alton, Osborne Co., KS, son of Joe Rehor and Rosa (Danca) Rehor.

 

Notes for Charles John Rehor

Charles was a farmer. He and Mary adopted Sarah.

 

Children of Mary Rachel Francis Elder and Charles John Rehor were as follows:

+ 159 i Sarah Elizabeth⁵ Rehor, born 17 Jun 1934 in Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. She married Clyde Murray McCormick.

 

 

83. Kenneth Charles⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 4 Apr 1909 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died Aug 1984 in Sharon Springs, Wallace Co., KS. He married on 25 Sep 1933 Lillis Lucile (Swank) Elder, born 8 Jun 1915 in Cedar, Smith Co., KS; died Deceased, daughter of Lon Swank and Grace (Dalloph) Swank.

 

Notes for Kenneth Charles Elder

S/S 513-03-7907.

 

Children of Kenneth Charles Elder and Lillis Lucile Swank were as follows:

160 i Kenneth Duane⁵ Elder, born 17 Feb 1935 in Arado, Shermon Co., KS.

+ 161 ii Donald Eugene⁵ Elder, born 12 Apr 1938 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married unknown.

162 iii Joyce Ann⁵ Elder, born 13 Mar 1940 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 16 Jun 1957 in Methodist Church, Sharon Springs, KS Dale A. Radiel, son of Ed Radiel.

 

 

85. Blanche Lucile⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 17 Aug 1915 in Kirwin, Phillips Co., KS. She married on 31 Jul 1936 Elvaro Leon Meyers, born 6 Jan 1911 in Hendley, Ne; died 8 Oct 1972, son of Phillip Leon Meyers and Bessie (Sleezer) Meyers.

 

Notes for Elvaro Leon Meyers

Elvaro was a farmer.

 

Children of Blanche Lucile Elder and Elvaro Leon Meyers were as follows:

163 i Robert Leon⁵ Meyers, born 31 Oct 1937 in Kirwin, Phillips Co., KS.

164 ii Joy Marlyn⁵ Meyers, born 12 Mar 1939 in Glade, Phillips Co., KS.

165 iii Norma Jean⁵ Meyers, born 27 May 1940 in Glade, Phillips Co., KS. Notes: Norma had polio with no bad effects.

166 iv Virginia Kay⁵ Meyers, born 2 Jun 1945 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co.

167 v Ronald Lee⁵ Meyers, born 4 Jan 1949 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co.

168 vi Debra Sue⁵ Meyers, born 6 Jun 1954.

 

 

86. Joseph Lester⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 25 Oct 1917 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 26 Dec 1946 Ruby Elma (Still) Elder, born 25 Dec 1929 in Goodland, Serman Co., KS, daughter of Henry Still and Ruth (Peter) Still.

 

Children of Joseph Lester Elder and Ruby Elma Still were as follows:

169 i Verlin Joseph⁵ Elder, born 9 Nov 1948 in Ruleton, KS.

170 ii Linda Diane⁵ Elder, born 5 Apr 1951 in Ruleton, KS.

 

 

87. Helen Rosella⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 23 Mar 1920 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 22 Dec 1941 Otis Arthur Metcalf, born 27 Aug 1909; died 14 Jul 1960, son of Arthur Edward Metcalf and Lucy Mae ((---)) Metcalf.

 

Children of Helen Rosella Elder and Otis Arthur Metcalf were as follows:

171 i Dale Eugene⁵ Metcalf, born 3 Jun 1942 in Breckenridge, Summit Co., Co.

172 ii Carolyn Louise⁵ Metcalf, born 26 Jun 1944 in Collbran Co..

173 iii Dwight Otis⁵ Metcalf, born 12 Aug 1947 in Breckenridge, Summit Co., Co.

 

 

88. Cleo Leon⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 26 Oct 1921 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 20 Jun 1946 Pauline Leola (Gates) Elder, born 13 Jul 1922, daughter of Emmit Gates.

 

Notes for Cleo Leon Elder

Cleo was a city employee.

 

Children of Cleo Leon Elder and Pauline Leola Gates were as follows:

174 i Sharon Elaine⁵ Elder, born 28 Feb 1947 in Kerwin, Smith Co., KS.

175 ii Gary Leon⁵ Elder, born 18 Jun 1948 in Kerwin, Smith Co., KS.

176 iii Ronda Leon⁵ Elder, born 18 Jun 1948; died 18 Jun 1948.

177 iv Paula Ranee⁵ Elder, born 3 Dec 1955.

178 v Richard Lewis⁵ Elder, born 10 Jun 1958.

 

 

89. Merlin David⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 26 Oct 1922 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 23 Jun 1951 Ann (Khuskigian) Elder, born 23 Aug 1919.

 

Notes for Merlin David Elder

Merlin worked for the city power company.

 

Children of Merlin David Elder and Ann Khuskigian were as follows:

179 i Keith Charles⁵ Elder, born 23 Jan 1952 in Richmond, Ca.

 

 

90. Vernon Owen⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 23 Nov 1924 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Jene Elaine (Merrit) Elder, born 16 Jun 1930, daughter of Clarence Elmer Merrit and Myrtle Edith (Simkins) Merrit.

 

Children of Vernon Owen Elder and Jene Elaine Merrit were as follows:

180 i Phillip Vernon⁵ Elder, born 9 Sep 1953 in Kerwin, Smith Co., KS.

181 ii Randy Stuart⁵ Elder, born 25 Dec 1954.

 

 

91. Eugene Walter⁴ Elder (Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 11 Feb 1927 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 6 Aug 1953 Beulah Jane (Gaines) Elder, born 16 Jan 1934.

 

Children of Eugene Walter Elder and Beulah Jane Gaines were as follows:

182 i Denise Kay⁵ Elder, born 1 Apr 1956 in Wichita, KS.

183 ii Larry Eugene⁵ Elder, born 1 Jul 1960.

 

 

92. Cleatis Marvin⁴ Earl (Edith Mahala³ Elder, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 5 Jan 1914 in Alton, Osborn Co., KS; died 8 Aug 1973 in Colorado General Hospital, Denver, Co; buried 10 Aug 1973 in Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, Co. He married on 20 Nov 1938 in United Brethern Parsonage, Woodston, Rooks Co., KS Lucile (Poore) Earl, born 17 Apr 1919 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of R. D. Poore and Julia ((---)) Poore.

 

Notes for Cleatis Marvin Earl

Cleatis was a farmer for most of his life in the Alton area of Colorado. He later moved to Aurora, CO and worked as a mechanic. He was an active member of the National Rifle Association.

 

MARRIAGE:

The maid of honor was her sister, Gladis Poore, and the best man was a cousin of the groom, Marvin Koontz.

 

Children of Cleatis Marvin Earl and Lucile Poore were as follows:

184 i Kay Lynn⁵ Earl, born 7 Jan 1940 in Alton, Osborn Co., KS.

185 ii Gwendolyn⁵ Earl, born 13 Mar 1943 in Alton, Osborn Co., KS. She married Mr. Compton.

 

 

93. Doris Ileen⁴ Earl (Edith Mahala³ Elder, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 11 Jan 1920 in Alton, Osborn Co., KS. She married on 14 Sep 1943 Dwight T. Nelzen, born 19 Jan 1920 in McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, son of Carl Nelzen and Elda ((---)) Nelzen.

 

Notes for Doris Ileen Earl

Doris was a registered nurse.

 

Notes for Dwight T. Nelzen

Dwight was a farmer.

 

Children of Doris Ileen Earl and Dwight T. Nelzen were as follows:

186 i Ronald Earl⁵ Nelzen, born 16 Jun 1944 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS.

187 ii Gerald Dwight⁵ Nelzen, born 19 Mar 1949 in McPherson, McPherson Co., KS.

188 iii Shirley Lynn⁵ Nelzen, born 4 Feb 1952 in McPherson, McPherson Co., KS.

 

 

104. Gerald Walter⁴ Elder (Walter Jennings³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 25 Jul 1916 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 11 May 1956 in Near Albeni Falls Dam. He married on 24 Aug 1941 in Weiser, Id Lonella (Eisenbarth) Elder, born 25 Mar 1922 in Weldon, Co, daughter of Fred Eisenbarth and Christina ((---)) Eisenbarth.

 

Notes for Gerald Walter Elder

Gerald graduated from high school in Priest River, ID and from the University of Idaho in 1941 with a BS degree in Education. He served for two years in the US Air Force during WWII, 17 month in the European theater. He was a farmer and popular high school teacher at Parma, ID.

 

He was killed while raising a barn on his property when struck by a falling timber; he passed away two hours later at the Newport Community Hospital.

 

Children of Gerald Walter Elder and Lonella Eisenbarth were as follows:

213 i Gary Jack⁵ Elder, born 1 Oct 1945. Notes: Gary graduated from the University of Idaho in 1941 with a B.S.

214 ii Randy Neil⁵ Elder, born 9 Nov 1948.

215 iii Cheryl Ann⁵ Elder, born 26 Apr 1950.

216 iv Tim Vern⁵ Elder, born 5 Mar 1952.

 

 

106. Norma Ruth⁴ Elder (Walter Jennings³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 13 Jul 1919 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 17 Jul 1937 Edward Lee White, born 24 Feb 1915, son of William White.

 

Children of Norma Ruth Elder and Edward Lee White were as follows:

217 i Wayne Eward⁵ White, born 8 Jul 1938 in Id.

218 ii Lyle Irwin⁵ White, born 12 Jul 1942 in Id.

 

 

107. Beth Iona⁴ Elder (Walter Jennings³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 17 Jul 1921 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 24 Feb 1942 Allen Augustus Flaig, born 29 Oct 1913, son of Augustus Flaig and Emma (Reiseau) Flaig.

 

Children of Beth Iona Elder and Allen Augustus Flaig were as follows:

219 i Richard Allen⁵ Flaig, born 7 Mar 1944.

220 ii Darrell Arnold⁵ Flaig, born 24 Feb 1946.

221 iii Rebecca Ann⁵ Flaig, born 15 Mar 1951.

 

 

109. Arthur Arnold⁴ Elder (Lester Leander³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 11 Oct 1923 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 25 Jun 1942 in Cassville, Mo Fannie Nadine (Cole) Elder.

 

Notes for Arthur Arnold Elder

Arthur was an inspector. He lived in Joplin, MO.

 

Children of Arthur Arnold Elder and Fannie Nadine Cole were as follows:

222 i Carolyn Nadine⁵ Elder, born 2 Feb 1944 in Mo. She married on 15 Mar 1963 in Church of Christ, Joplin, Mo Darwin Earl Baker.

223 ii Kenneth Arnold⁵ Elder, born 12 Apr 1949 in Mo.

 

 

110. Dorothy Lucile⁴ Elder (Lester Leander³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 4 Feb 1927 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. She married on 2 Jan 1943 in Cassville, Mo Harold G. Cole.

 

Notes for Harold G. Cole

Harold worked in a saw mill.

 

Children of Dorothy Lucile Elder and Harold G. Cole were as follows:

224 i Barbara Lucile⁵ Cole, born 28 May 1944 in Mo.

225 ii Richard Ray⁵ Cole, born 26 Jun 1946 in Mo.

226 iii Kathelene Evelyn⁵ Cole, born 31 May 1948 in Mo.

227 iv Janet Kay⁵ Cole, born 13 Aug 1949 in Mo.

228 v Harold Allen⁵ Cole, born 30 Nov 1950.

 

 

113. Warren Owen⁴ Baker (Lucile Margurite³ Elder, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 17 Feb 1922 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 5 May 1967 in ID; buried 8 May 1967 in Cloverdale Cemetery, ID. He married (1) on 1 Oct 1950 in Las Vegas, NV Peggy Amy (McCall) Baker, died 26 Oct 1953 in Wichata, KS; (2) on 27 Nov 1960 Doris (Gesler) Baker.

 

Notes for Warren Owen Baker

Warren came with his parents from Kansas to Nampa, NE. He graduated from Nampa High School in 1941 and attended the University of Southern California before entering the US Army during WWII. Following separation from the service, he as wmployed by the May Co. of Los Angeles before becoming associatd with the Western Auto Stores in Boise and Wichita, KS. He went to work as a consultant for the Idaho Dept. of Employment in 1957. He moved back to Boise from Idaho Falls in 1960. Warren was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the American Legion and the Idaho Falls Lions Club.

 

Notes for Peggy Amy McCall

Peggy was a bookkeeper.

 

Children of Warren Owen Baker and Doris Gesler were as follows:

229 i Gordon⁵ Baker.

230 ii Robert⁵ Baker.

 

 

114. Eugene Dale⁴ Baker (Lucile Margurite³ Elder, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 16 Jun 1923 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 12 Dec 1971 in Caldwell, Id; buried 17 Dec 1971 in Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Id. He married in 1950, divorced Betty (Hamilton) Baker.

 

Notes for Eugene Dale Baker

MARRIAGE:

They were divorced in 1959.

 

Children of Eugene Dale Baker and Betty Hamilton were as follows:

231 i Stephen Dale⁵ Baker, born 30 Jul 1952.

232 ii Susan Garlic⁵ Baker.

 

 

115. Ella Louise⁴ Baker (Lucile Margurite³ Elder, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 10 Jan 1925. She married on 30 Aug 1942 in Nampa, Id Wayne A. Lankey, born 16 Sep 1917.

 

Children of Ella Louise Baker and Wayne A. Lankey were as follows:

233 i Judith Kay⁵ Lankey, born 3 Aug 1944 in Nampa, Id. She married on 1 May 1964 in First Christian Church, Caldwell, Id Wayne L. Trunnell.

234 ii John Wayne⁵ Lankey, born 26 May 1949 in Nampa, Id.

 

Generation 5

 

159. Sarah Elizabeth⁵ Rehor (Mary Rachel Francis⁴ Elder, Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 17 Jun 1934 in Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. She married on 11 Mar 1956 in First Christian Church, Osborne, KS Clyde Murray McCormick.

 

Notes for Sarah Elizabeth Rehor

Sarah was adopted by Charles and Mary Rehor.

 

Children of Sarah Elizabeth Rehor and Clyde Murray McCormick were as follows:

235 i Vickie Sue⁶ McCormick, born 21 Nov 1957.

 

 

161. Donald Eugene⁵ Elder (Kenneth Charles⁴, Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹), born 12 Apr 1938 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married unknown.

 

Children of Donald Eugene Elder were as follows:

+ 236 i Charlene Ann⁶ Elder. She married Steven Glass.

 

Generation 6

 

236. Charlene Ann⁶ Elder (Donald Eugene⁵, Kenneth Charles⁴, Charles Lafayette³, Arnold Agustus², Arnold¹). She married in First Presbyterian Church Steven Glass, son of Dr. Charles H. Glass.

 

Notes for Charlene Ann Elder

May be bad link: Charlene Ann Elder born 10 Feb 1946 in Tulare Co., CA; mother's maiden name Chaffin. This birth date too close to father's.

 

Notes for Steven Glass

They lived in Bakersfield.

 

Children of Charlene Ann Elder and Steven Glass were as follows:

275 i Christopher B.⁷ Glass, born 3 May 1969 in Fresno Co., Ca.

276 ii Debra P.⁷ Glass, born 12 Dec 1970 in Fresno Co., Ca.