John W. Taggart1,2

M, b. November 1882, d. 1961
Family Explorer
FatherAbner D. Taggart3 b. 6 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1931
MotherArminda Ellen Mc Cumber4 b. 7 Oct 1857, d. 22 Jan 1941
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*John W. Taggart was born in November 1882 in Missouri.5,6,2 
Marriage*He married Cynthia R. Spalling, daughter of James Spalling and Minnie Robinson, in June 1907 at Carrollton, Carroll County, Missouri.7,8 
(Informant) DeathJ. W. Taggart was informant for the death record of his father, Abner D. Taggart who died on 7 February 1931 at Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas.9,10 
Death*John W. Taggart died in 1961.2 
Burial*He was buried at Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, DeWitt Township, Carroll County, Missouri.2 
Grave*The gravestone at Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, DeWitt Township, Carroll County, Missouri, reads:
               TAGGART
      Cynthia          John W.
     1889 - 19--     1882 - 1961.2 

Family

Cynthia R. Spalling b. 3 May 1889, d. 15 Apr 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S2157] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 5, image 8 of 21, accessed 8 Jun 2009; John W. Taggart household, dwelling 89, family 90, Combs Township, enumeration district 5, supervisor district 2, sheet 4B, enumerated Apr 1910 (next page was 25 Apr 1910).
  2. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, DeWitt Township, Carroll County, Missouri; 25 Nov 1967; John W. Taggart, 1882-1961 and Cynthia Taggart, 1889-19__.
  3. [S2150] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 6, image 10 of 23, accessed 21 Aug 2007; Abner D. Taggart household, dwelling 102, family 104, Combs Township, enumeration district 6, supervisor district 2, sheet 5B, enumerated 11 Jun 1900.
  4. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 22 Jan 1941, "Former Pomona Citizen is Dead"; obituary of Amanda Ellen Taggart.
  5. [S2157] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 5, image 8 of 21, accessed 8 Jun 2009; John W. Taggart household, dwelling 89, family 90, Combs Township, enumeration district 5, supervisor district 2, sheet 4B, enumerated Apr 1910 (next page was 25 Apr 1910); indicates born c 1883 (age 27) in Missouri.
  6. [S2150] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 6, image 10 of 23, accessed 21 Aug 2007; Abner D. Taggart household, dwelling 102, family 104, Combs Township, enumeration district 6, supervisor district 2, sheet 5B, enumerated 11 Jun 1900; indicates born Nov 1882 in Missouri.
  7. [S2157] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 5, image 8 of 21, accessed 8 Jun 2009; John W. Taggart household, dwelling 89, family 90, Combs Township, enumeration district 5, supervisor district 2, sheet 4B, enumerated Apr 1910 (next page was 25 Apr 1910); married 2 years (c 1908).
  8. [S954] Republican-Record, 19 Apr 1972 "Cynthia Taggert Died Saturday"; married Jun 1907 in Carrollton.
  9. [S232] Death Record State of Kansas, Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas State Department of Health and Environment, Abner D. Taggart, died 7 Feb 1931, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas, file#30-3034, certified copy dated 9 Oct 1968, informant J. W. Taggart, Bosworth, Missouri.
  10. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 9 Feb 1931 obituary of Abner D. Taggart.
  11. [S2102] Missouri Death Record, Missouri State Archives, Francis Evert Taggert, died 5 Aug 1935, Marceline, Linn County, Missouri; file #26928; informant Earl Thomas, Bosworth, Missouri; accessed 29 May 2011; parents Johnie Taggart born MO and Cynthia Thomas born MO.

Elma Bell Taggart

F, b. August 1891, d. 23 February 1976
Family Explorer
FatherAbner D. Taggart1,2 b. 6 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1931
MotherArminda Ellen Mc Cumber1,3 b. 7 Oct 1857, d. 22 Jan 1941
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Elma Bell Taggart was born in August 1891 at Bosworth, Carroll County, Missouri.4,5,6,7 
Marriage*She married Charles E. Murray on 28 January 1909 at Carrollton, Carroll County, Missouri, by Elder E.R. Dawson.8,9 
Death*Elma Bell Taggart died on 23 February 1976 at Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, at age 84.10,7 
Burial*She was buried on 27 February 1976 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas.10,7 
Grave*The gravestone at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, reads:
                 MURRAY
     CHARLY E.      ELMA B.
     1886 - 1972     1891 - 1976.7

Family

Charles E. Murray b. 1886, d. 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S89] Permanent Record of Births, page 73 birth of Elma Bell Taggart (4 Jul 1883 to 31 Dec 1894).
  2. [S2150] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 6, image 10 of 23, accessed 21 Aug 2007; Abner D. Taggart household, dwelling 102, family 104, Combs Township, enumeration district 6, supervisor district 2, sheet 5B, enumerated 11 Jun 1900.
  3. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 22 Jan 1941, "Former Pomona Citizen is Dead"; obituary of Amanda Ellen Taggart.
  4. [S147] Kansas City Times, 26 Feb 1976 obituary of Mrs. Elma Bell Murrary; born in Bosworth, Missorui.
  5. [S2150] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 6, image 10 of 23, accessed 21 Aug 2007; Abner D. Taggart household, dwelling 102, family 104, Combs Township, enumeration district 6, supervisor district 2, sheet 5B, enumerated 11 Jun 1900; indicates born Aug 1891 in Missouri.
  6. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920; indicates born c 1891 (age 28) in Missouri.
  7. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas; gravestone photo of Charly E. Murray, 1886-1972 and Elma B. Maurry, 1891-1976, added 19 Jan 2011 by DK Paddock; accessed 23 May 2011.
  8. [S29] Carroll County Marriages Book 8, page 481.
  9. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920.
  10. [S147] Kansas City Times, 26 Feb 1976 obituary of Mrs. Elma Bell Murrary.

Kate Taggart

F, b. 14 January 1885
Family Explorer
FatherAbner D. Taggart1 b. 6 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1931
MotherArminda Ellen Mc Cumber2 b. 7 Oct 1857, d. 22 Jan 1941
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Kate Taggart was born on 14 January 1885 at Combs Township, Carroll County, Missouri.3,4 
Marriage*She married first, Willie Davis before 6 March 1923. 
Marriage*Kate Taggart married second, Mr. (-----) Crotts between 7 February 1931 and 22 January 1941.5 

Family 1

Willie Davis
Child
  • Bert Davis

Family 2

Mr. (-----) Crotts

Citations

  1. [S2150] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 6, image 10 of 23, accessed 21 Aug 2007; Abner D. Taggart household, dwelling 102, family 104, Combs Township, enumeration district 6, supervisor district 2, sheet 5B, enumerated 11 Jun 1900.
  2. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 22 Jan 1941, "Former Pomona Citizen is Dead."
  3. [S89] Permanent Record of Births, page 73 birth of Elma Bell Taggart (4 Jul 1883 to 31 Dec 1894).
  4. [S2150] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 6, image 10 of 23, accessed 21 Aug 2007; Abner D. Taggart household, dwelling 102, family 104, Combs Township, enumeration district 6, supervisor district 2, sheet 5B, enumerated 11 Jun 1900; indicates born Jan 1884 in Missouri.
  5. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 22 Jan 1941, "Former Pomona Citizen is Dead"; obituary of Amanda Ellen Taggart.

Cecil Leona Taggart1,2,3

F, b. 6 October 1902, d. 6 March 1923
Family Explorer
FatherAbner D. Taggart1,2 b. 6 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1931
MotherArminda Ellen Mc Cumber b. 7 Oct 1857, d. 22 Jan 1941
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Cecil Leona Taggart was born on 6 October 1902 at Carroll County, Missouri.1,4,3,5 
BaptismShe was baptized on 24 September 1922.3 
Death*She died on 6 March 1923 at home on North Main Street at Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas, at age 20 years 6 months.1,2,3,5 
Burial*She was buried on 8 March 1923 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas.6,7,2,5 
GraveThe gravestone at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas, reads:
     TAGGART
     ABNER
     1849 -
     HIS WIFE
     ARMINDA E.
     1857 -
     CECIL L.
     1902 - 1923
The Taggart stone is in a curbed lot in front center of the cemetery, directly in front of the cemetery monument. In 1964 the stone was under a cedar tree. In 1969 the tree had been chopped down.5

Citations

  1. [S232] Death Record State of Kansas, Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas State Department of Health and Environment, Cecil Leona Taggart, died 6 Mar 1923, file#30-2146, certified copy dated 9 Oct 1968, informant A.D. Taggart, Pomona, Kans.
  2. [S769] Pomona Republican, 8 Mar 1923 Cecil Taggart Dead.
  3. [S769] Pomona Republican, 15 Mar 1923 obituary of Cecil leona Taggart.
  4. [S769] Pomona Republican, 8 Mar 1923 "Ceci1 Taggart Dead."
  5. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas; 28 Jun 1969 & 29 May 1964; gravestone photo of Abner Taggert 1849- ; his wife, Arminda E., 1857-, their dau, Cecil L., 1902-1923.
  6. [S232] Death Record State of Kansas, Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas State Department of Health and Environment, Cecil Leona Taggart, died 6 Mar 1923, file#30-2146, certified copy dated 9 Oct 1968, informant A.D. Taggart, Pomona, Kans says he was born in Missouri.
  7. [S672] Letter, Vivian K Eichinger to Kay VanLerberg, 8 Jun 1964.

Cynthia R. Spalling

F, b. 3 May 1889, d. 15 April 1972
Family Explorer
FatherJames Spalling1
MotherMinnie Robinson1
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Cynthia R. Spalling was born on 3 May 1889 at Carroll County, Missouri.2,3,1,4 
Marriage*She married John W. Taggart, son of Abner D. Taggart and Arminda Ellen Mc Cumber, in June 1907 at Carrollton, Carroll County, Missouri.5,6 
Num Child*Cynthia R. had had one child whose was still living in 1910.7 
Death*She died on 15 April 1972 at the Chillicothe Hospital, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, at age 82.1,3 
Burial*She was buried on 18 April 1972 at Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, DeWitt Township, Carroll County, Missouri, (Even though her obituary says she was buried at Horton Cemetery, I'm sure it must be Wharton Cemetery, as that's where her husband was buried.)8 
Grave*The gravestone at Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, DeWitt Township, Carroll County, Missouri, reads:
               TAGGART
      Cynthia          John W.
     1889 - 19--     1882 - 1961.4 

Family

John W. Taggart b. Nov 1882, d. 1961
Children

Citations

  1. [S954] Republican-Record, 19 Apr 1972 "Cynthia Taggert Died Saturday."
  2. [S2157] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 5, image 8 of 21, accessed 8 Jun 2009; John W. Taggart household, dwelling 89, family 90, Combs Township, enumeration district 5, supervisor district 2, sheet 4B, enumerated Apr 1910 (next page was 25 Apr 1910); indicates born c 1890 (age 20) in Missouri.
  3. [S1120] Social Security Death Index, Name: Cynthia R. Taggart; Last Residence: 64643 Hale, Carroll, Missouri, United States of America; Born: 3 May 1889; Died: 15 Apr 1972; State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (1965); accessed 19 Aug 2007.
  4. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, DeWitt Township, Carroll County, Missouri; 25 Nov 1967; John W. Taggart, 1882-1961 and Cynthia Taggart, 1889-19__.
  5. [S2157] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 5, image 8 of 21, accessed 8 Jun 2009; John W. Taggart household, dwelling 89, family 90, Combs Township, enumeration district 5, supervisor district 2, sheet 4B, enumerated Apr 1910 (next page was 25 Apr 1910); married 2 years (c 1908).
  6. [S954] Republican-Record, 19 Apr 1972 "Cynthia Taggert Died Saturday"; married Jun 1907 in Carrollton.
  7. [S2157] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Missouri, Carroll County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Missouri, Carroll County, Combs, district 5, image 8 of 21, accessed 8 Jun 2009; John W. Taggart household, dwelling 89, family 90, Combs Township, enumeration district 5, supervisor district 2, sheet 4B, enumerated Apr 1910 (next page was 25 Apr 1910).
  8. [S954] Republican-Record, 19 Apr 1972 "Cynthia Taggert Died Saturday"; buried Horton Cemetery, near Bosworth.
  9. [S2102] Missouri Death Record, Missouri State Archives, Francis Evert Taggert, died 5 Aug 1935, Marceline, Linn County, Missouri; file #26928; informant Earl Thomas, Bosworth, Missouri; accessed 29 May 2011; parents Johnie Taggart born MO and Cynthia Thomas born MO.

Charles E. Murray1

M, b. 1886, d. 1972
Family Explorer
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Charles E. Murray was born in 1886 in Missouri.2,1 
Marriage*He married Elma Bell Taggart, daughter of Abner D. Taggart and Arminda Ellen Mc Cumber, on 28 January 1909 at Carrollton, Carroll County, Missouri, by Elder E.R. Dawson.3,4 
Death*Charles E. Murray died in 1972.1 
Burial*He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.1 
Grave*The gravestone at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, reads:
                 MURRAY
     CHARLY E.      ELMA B.
     1886 - 1972     1891 - 1976.1

Family

Elma Bell Taggart b. Aug 1891, d. 23 Feb 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas; gravestone photo of Charly E. Murray, 1886-1972 and Elma B. Maurry, 1891-1976, added 19 Jan 2011 by DK Paddock; accessed 23 May 2011.
  2. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920; indicates born c 1885 (age 34) in Missouri.
  3. [S29] Carroll County Marriages Book 8, page 481.
  4. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920.

Willie Davis1

M
Family Explorer
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Marriage*Willie Davis married Kate Taggart, daughter of Abner D. Taggart and Arminda Ellen Mc Cumber, before 6 March 1923. 

Family

Kate Taggart b. 14 Jan 1885
Child
  • Bert Davis

Citations

  1. [S769] Pomona Republican, 15 Mar 1923 obituary of Cecil Leona Taggart.

Glenn Taggart1,2

M, b. circa 1903
Family Explorer
FatherOscar Abner Taggart3,2 b. Nov 1876
MotherAnnie (--------)3 b. Jun 1876
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Glenn Taggart was born circa 1903 in Missouri (based on the 1910 census.)4,5 
Marriage*He married an unknown wife before 7 February 1931 (He was married at the death of his grandfather, Abner Taggart.) 

Citations

  1. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 9 Feb 1931 obituary of Abner D. Taggart.
  2. [S2155] 1 January 1920 U.S. Census, Kansas, Greenwood County, 1920 census, Kansas, Greenwood County, online at http://www.ancestry.com, Salt Springs, district 37, image 12; Oscar Taggart household, dwelling 124, family 125, Salt Springs Township, enumeration district 37, supervisor district 104, sheet 6B, enumerated 23-24 Jan 1920.
  3. [S2154] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Morris County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Morris County, Grand View, district 86, image 11; Oscar A. Taggart household, dwelling 106, family 106, Grand View Township, enumeration district 86, supervisor district 4, stamped page 106A, sheet 6, enumerated 27 Apr 1910.
  4. [S2154] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Morris County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Morris County, Grand View, district 86, image 11; Oscar A. Taggart household, dwelling 106, family 106, Grand View Township, enumeration district 86, supervisor district 4, stamped page 106A, sheet 6, enumerated 27 Apr 1910; indicates born c 1903 (age 7) in Missouri.
  5. [S2155] 1 January 1920 U.S. Census, Kansas, Greenwood County, 1920 census, Kansas, Greenwood County, online at http://www.ancestry.com, Salt Springs, district 37, image 12; Oscar Taggart household, dwelling 124, family 125, Salt Springs Township, enumeration district 37, supervisor district 104, sheet 6B, enumerated 23-24 Jan 1920; indicates born c 1903 (age 16) in Missouri.

Goldie M. Taggart1,2

F, b. May 1900
Family Explorer
FatherOscar Abner Taggart1,2 b. Nov 1876
MotherAnnie (--------)1 b. Jun 1876
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Goldie M. Taggart was born in May 1900 in Missouri (based on the 1900 census.)1,3 
Marriage*She married Ed Foulk before 7 February 1931; (married before the death of her grandfather.) 

Family

Ed Foulk

Citations

  1. [S2153] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Missouri, Harrison County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Missouri, Harrison County, Trail Creek, district 109, image 10; Oscar A. Taggart household, dwelling 113, family 113, Trail Creek Township, enumeration district 109, supervisor district 144, stamped page 220A, sheet 6, enumerated 5 Jun 1900.
  2. [S2154] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Morris County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Morris County, Grand View, district 86, image 11; Oscar A. Taggart household, dwelling 106, family 106, Grand View Township, enumeration district 86, supervisor district 4, stamped page 106A, sheet 6, enumerated 27 Apr 1910.
  3. [S2154] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Morris County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Morris County, Grand View, district 86, image 11; Oscar A. Taggart household, dwelling 106, family 106, Grand View Township, enumeration district 86, supervisor district 4, stamped page 106A, sheet 6, enumerated 27 Apr 1910; indicates born c 1900 (age 10) in Missouri.

Ed Foulk1

M
Family Explorer
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Marriage*Ed Foulk married Goldie M. Taggart, daughter of Oscar Abner Taggart and Annie (--------), before 7 February 1931; (married before the death of her grandfather.) 

Family

Goldie M. Taggart b. May 1900

Citations

  1. [S643] Ottawa Herald, 9 Feb 1931 obituary of Abner D. Taggart.

Lewis D. Murray1

M, b. 4 November 1911, d. 10 October 1994
Family Explorer
FatherCharles E. Murray2 b. 1886, d. 1972
MotherElma Bell Taggart1 b. Aug 1891, d. 23 Feb 1976
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Lewis D. Murray was born on 4 November 1911 in Kansas.3,4 
Death*He died on 10 October 1994 at age 82.3 

Citations

  1. [S147] Kansas City Times, 26 Feb 1976 obituary of Mrs. Elma Bell Murrary.
  2. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920.
  3. [S1120] Social Security Death Index, Name: Lewis D. Murray; Last Residence: 80631 Greeley, Weld, Colorado, United States of America; Born: 4 Nov 1911; Died: 10 Oct 1994; State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951); accessed 20 Aug 2007.
  4. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920; indicates born c 1911 (age 8) in Kansas.

Ralph H. Murray1,2,3

M, b. 8 October 1919, d. 28 February 1988
Family Explorer
FatherCharles E. Murray4 b. 1886, d. 1972
MotherElma Bell Taggart1 b. Aug 1891, d. 23 Feb 1976
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Ralph H. Murray was born on 8 October 1919 in Kansas.2,5,3 
Marriage*He married Mary L. (--------).3 
Death*Ralph H. Murray died on 28 February 1988 at age 68.2,3 
Burial*He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas.3 
Grave*The gravestone at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, reads:
                  MURRAY
     RALPH H.         MARY L.
     1919 - 1988     1927 - 1988.3

Family

Mary L. (--------) b. 14 Apr 1927, d. 22 Dec 1988

Citations

  1. [S147] Kansas City Times, 26 Feb 1976 obituary of Mrs. Elma Bell Murrary.
  2. [S1120] Social Security Death Index, Name: Ralph H. Murray; Last Residence: 66067 Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, United States of America; Born: 8 Oct 1919; Last Benefit: 66067 Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, United States of America; Died: 28 Feb 1988; State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951); accessed 20 Aug 2007.
  3. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas; gravestone photo of Ralph H. Murray, 1919-1988 and Mary L. Murray, 1927-1888, added 19 Jan 2011 by DK Paddock; accessed 23May 2011.
  4. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920.
  5. [S2158] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Franklin County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Franklin County, Pomona, district 100, image 3; Charles E. Muray household, dwelling 48, family 48, Pomona city, Pomona Township, enumeration district 100, supervisor district 2, sheet 2A, stamped page 198, enumerated 6 Jan 1920; indicates born Oct 1919 (age 3/12) in Kansas.

Nettie Lou Shore

F, b. July 1880, d. before 10 April 1963
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge W. Shore1,2 b. 26 Jul 1855, d. 25 Feb 1933
MotherEmma Viola Mc Cumber3 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 3 Dec 1943
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Nettie Lou Shore was born in July 1880 at Rush County, Kansas.4,5,6,7,8 
Photo George W. and Emma Viola (McCumber) Shore and children: Nettie Lou, Alva W., Bessie, Elvin Henry and Ralph W. Shore - taken at Lyons, Kansas about 1893 (click on camera for photo.)
Marriage*She married Lou Larnes Thomas on 18 April 1900 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, by Wm. Ziegelasch, Probate Judge.9,10,11 
(Witness) BurialMr and Mrs L.H. Thomas purchased the lot for her, brother Alva's burial at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; (Block 15, Lot 93, purchased by Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Thomas, his sister) The funeral services were held on 1 Oct 1922 - however the jurors in the inquest viewed the body on 2 Oct 1922; so it is unsure when the burial actually took place.12,13,14 
(Informant) DeathNettie Lou Shore was informant for the death record of her father, George W. Shore who died on 25 February 1933 at 312 East 12th Street, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.1,15,16 
Death*Nettie Lou Shore died before 10 April 1963 (before her brother Elvin's death.) 

Family

Lou Larnes Thomas b. 20 Jun 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S625] Junction City Union, 27 Feb 1933 "Death of George W. Shore" (typed copy).
  2. [S625] Junction City Union, 15 Apr 1950, "To Celebrate Golden Wedding"; father G.B. Shore.
  3. [S625] Junction City Union, 3 Dec 1943 "Death of Mrs. Emma Shore."
  4. [S625] Junction City Union, 15 Apr 1950, "To Celebrate Golden Wedding"; born Rush County, Kansas.
  5. [S2159] 1 Mar 1915, Kansas State Census, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1915, Geary County, Junction City, image 216-218, accessed 18 Jun 2009; L. H. Thomes household, dwelling 841, family 6, stamped page 6; indicates born c 1881 (age 34) in Kansas.
  6. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 30; Louis H. Thomas household, dwelling 247, family 245, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 16, stamped page 73A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900; indicates born Jul 1880 in Kansas.
  7. [S2162] 1 Mar 1885, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Reno County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1885, Reno County, Salt Creek, image 24; G.W. Shore household, dwelling 87, family 90, Salt Creek township, page 44, 45; indicates born c 1881 (age 4) in Kansas.
  8. [S2163] 1 Mar 1895, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Labette County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1895, Labette County, Chetopa, image 66; J. W. Shore household, Chatopa post office, Chatopa, Labette County, page ?131; indicates born c 1881 (age 14) in Kansas.
  9. [S476] Geary County Marriages: Thomas-Shore marriage 18 Apr 1900 Book D page 508.
  10. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 30; Louis H. Thomas household, dwelling 247, family 245, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 16, stamped page 73A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900; not yet married 1 year c 1900.
  11. [S625] Junction City Union, 15 Apr 1950, "To Celebrate Golden Wedding."
  12. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; Alva W. Shore, 2 May 1882-29 Sep 1922.
  13. [S625] Junction City Union, 30 Sep 1922 "Funeral of A. W. Shores" (typed copy).
  14. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; gravestone photo added 23 Jun 2011 by Connie Langvardt, Alva W. Shore, 2 May 1882-29 Sep 1922, block 15, Lot 93, purchased by M/M L.H. Thomas.
  15. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; 20/21 Apr 1968; gravestone photo: George W. Shore, 1855-1933 and Emma V. Shore 1858-1943.
  16. [S232] Death Record State of Kansas, Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas State Department of Health and Environment, George W. Shore, died 25 Feb 1933, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, file#231-1540, certified copy dated 29 Jul 1970, informant Mrs L. Thomas, Junction City, Kansas; died 25 Feb 1933, Junction City, age 77 yr 6 mo 29 days.
  17. [S2159] 1 Mar 1915, Kansas State Census, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1915, Geary County, Junction City, image 216-218, accessed 18 Jun 2009; L. H. Thomes household, dwelling 841, family 6, stamped page 6.

Alva Washington Shore1

M, b. 2 May 1882, d. 29 September 1922
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge W. Shore2 b. 26 Jul 1855, d. 25 Feb 1933
MotherEmma Viola Mc Cumber b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 3 Dec 1943
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Alva Washington Shore was born on 2 May 1882 in Kansas.3,4,5,6,7 
BirthHe was born on 4 May 1882.1 
Photo George W. and Emma Viola (McCumber) Shore and children: Nettie Lou, Alva W., Bessie, Elvin Henry and Ralph W. Shore - taken at Lyons, Kansas about 1893 (click on camera for photo.)
Marriage*He married first, Winifred L. Williams, daughter of Samuel Williams, on 15 November 1902 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, at the home of the bride's parents. By J. F. Brown.8,9,10,11 
Marriage*Alva Washington Shore married second, Louise E. (--------).12 
Death*Alva Washington Shore died on 29 September 1922 at Geary County, Kansas, at age 40. He was struck by a car. There was an Inquest for his death.13,14,7 
Burial*He was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, (Block 15, Lot 93, purchased by Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Thomas, his sister) The funeral services were held on 1 Oct 1922 - however the jurors in the inquest viewed the body on 2 Oct 1922; so it is unsure when the burial actually took place.3,15,7 
Grave*The gravestone at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, reads:
     ALVA W. SHORE
     May 2, 1882
     Sep 29, 1922
     Gone but not forgotten
     SHORE.3

Family 1

Winifred L. Williams b. 11 Apr 1884, d. Sep 1963
Children

Family 2

Louise E. (--------) b. circa 1892
Children
  • Pauline Shore12
  • Harrold Shore12

Family 3
Alva Washington had two children (This appears to be referring to his children with his second wife).14 

Citations

  1. [S1794] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Draft Cards, images online at http://www.ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Kansas, Geary County, 0, Draft Card S, image 136: roll 1643517, Alva Washington Shore, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, 12 Sep 1918.
  2. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900.
  3. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; Alva W. Shore, 2 May 1882-29 Sep 1922.
  4. [S2160] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City ward 3, district 56, image 29; Alva W. Shore household, dwelling 365, family 381, ward 3, Junction City, enumeration district 56, supervisor district 5, sheet 15A, stamped page 71, enumerated 27 Apr 1910; indicates born c 1883 (age 27) in Kansas.
  5. [S2163] 1 Mar 1895, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Labette County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1895, Labette County, Chetopa, image 66; J. W. Shore household, Chatopa post office, Chatopa, Labette County, page ?131; indicates born c 1883 (age 12) in Kansas.
  6. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900; indicates born May 1882 in Kansas.
  7. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; gravestone photo added 23 Jun 2011 by Connie Langvardt, Alva W. Shore, 2 May 1882-29 Sep 1922, block 15, Lot 93, purchased by M/M L.H. Thomas.
  8. [S476] Geary County Marriages: Shores-Williams marriage 15 Nov 1902 Book E page 230.
  9. [S782] The Daily Union, 17 Nov 1902 Shore-Williams wedding.
  10. [S2160] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City ward 3, district 56, image 29; Alva W. Shore household, dwelling 365, family 381, ward 3, Junction City, enumeration district 56, supervisor district 5, sheet 15A, stamped page 71, enumerated 27 Apr 1910.
  11. [S2160] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City ward 3, district 56, image 29; Alva W. Shore household, dwelling 365, family 381, ward 3, Junction City, enumeration district 56, supervisor district 5, sheet 15A, stamped page 71, enumerated 27 Apr 1910; married 7 years (c 1903).
  12. [S1210] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction Ward 4, district 59, image 14; Alva W. Shore household, dwelling 157, family 160, Ward 4, Junction City, Smoky Hill Township, enumeration district 59, supervisor district 105, sheet 7B, enumerated 8 Jan 1920.
  13. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, see Geary County, Kansas binder.
  14. [S625] Junction City Union, 29 Sep 1922 "Found Dead on Highway."
  15. [S625] Junction City Union, 30 Sep 1922 "Funeral of A. W. Shores" (typed copy).
  16. [S1210] 1 January 1920, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1920 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction Ward 3, district 58, image 8; Winnie Abrams household, dwelling 90, family 104, 3rd Ward, Junction City, Smoky Hill Township, enumeration district 58, supervisor district 105, sheet 4B, enumerated 5 Jan 1920.

Bessie Maude Shore1

F, b. 27 February 1885, d. 9 January 1982
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge W. Shore2,3 b. 26 Jul 1855, d. 25 Feb 1933
MotherEmma Viola Mc Cumber4 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 3 Dec 1943
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Bessie Maude Shore was born on 27 February 1885 in Abbyville, Reno County, Kansas.5,6,7,8,9,10,11 
Photo George W. and Emma Viola (McCumber) Shore and children: Nettie Lou, Alva W., Bessie, Elvin Henry and Ralph W. Shore - taken at Lyons, Kansas about 1893 (click on camera for photo.)
Marriage*She married first, Cleveland Young, son of John Young, on 2 March 1903 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, by John F. Brown, Justice of the Peace.12,13 
Marriage*Bessie Maude Shore married second, Henry A. Sprecker, son of Adolph H. Sprecher and Martha Edith Reubin, on 10 September 1913 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.14 
(Informant) DeathBessie M. Sprecker was informant for the death record of her mother, Emma Viola Mc Cumber who died on 3 December 1943 at 131 East 11th Street, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.15,16,4,17,18 
Death*Bessie Maude Shore died on 9 January 1982 at Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, at age 96.6,7,8 
Burial*She was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.5,8 
Grave*The gravestone at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, reads:
                SPRECKER
      HENRY A.           BESSIE M.
     OCT. 16, 1884     FEB. 27, 1885
     FEB. 23, 1960.19

Family 1

Cleveland Young b. 1884
Child

Family 2

Henry A. Sprecker b. 16 Oct 1884, d. 23 Feb 1960
Children

Citations

  1. [S110] Assumption by Patt Ricketts, combines first name from death record with maiden name.
  2. [S625] Junction City Union, 27 Feb 1933 "Death of George W. Shore" (typed copy).
  3. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900.
  4. [S625] Junction City Union, 3 Dec 1943 "Death of Mrs. Emma Shore."
  5. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; 29 Aug 1969; gravestone photo: Henry A. Sprecker, 16 Oct 1884-23 Feb 1960 and Bessie M. Sprecker, 27 Feb 1885.
  6. [S1120] Social Security Death Index, Name: Bessie Sprecker; Last Residence: 82001 Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America; Born: 27 Feb 1885; Died: Jan 1982; State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (1973); accessed 19 May 2011.
  7. [S2731] North Carolina Department of Health, North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004, Name: Bessie Maude Sprecker; Gender: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Widowed; Social Security Number: 515682493; Age: 96; Date of Birth: 27 Feb 1885; Birth Location: Kansas; Birth State: Kansas; Residence state: Wyoming; Date of Death: 9 Jan 1982; Death County: Jackson; Death State: North Carolina; Autopsy: No; Institution: Home; Attendant: Physician; Burial Location: Burial in state; accessed 19 May 2011.
  8. [S3202] Sheryl, "Sheryl (Find-a-Grave) email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, According to her obit, Bessie was buried in Highland Cemetery, although it said she died in Sylva, NC. It also gave her birthplace as Abbyville, Reno Co., Kansas.
  9. [S2162] 1 Mar 1885, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Reno County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1885, Reno County, Salt Creek, image 24; G.W. Shore household, dwelling 87, family 90, Salt Creek township, page 44, 45; indicates born Feb 1895 (age 1 month) in Kansas.
  10. [S2163] 1 Mar 1895, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Labette County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1895, Labette County, Chetopa, image 66; J. W. Shore household, Chatopa post office, Chatopa, Labette County, page ?131; indicates born c 1885 (age 10) in Kansas.
  11. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900; indicates born Feb 1885 in Kansas.
  12. [S476] Geary County Marriages: Young-Shore marriage 2 Mar 1903 Book E page 284.
  13. [S782] The Daily Union, 2 Mar 1903 Young-Shore wedding.
  14. [S625] Junction City Union, 24 Feb 1960 "Henry A. Sprecker Dies" (typed copy).
  15. [S232] Death Record State of Kansas, Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas State Department of Health and Environment, Emma Viola Shore, died 3 Dec 1943, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, file#231-2643, certified copy dated 16 Jul 1969, informant Bessie M. Sprecker.
  16. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; 20/21 Apr 1968; gravestone photo: George W. Shore, 1855-1933 and Emma V. Shore 1858-1943.
  17. [S625] Junction City Union, 4 Dec 1943 "Funerl of Mrs. Shore."
  18. [S625] Junction City Union, 6 Dec 1943 "Funeral of Mrs. Shore" (typed copy).
  19. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, see Geary County, Kansas binder.
  20. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Hazel Young; Birth: Jun. 1, 1903; Death: Oct. 10, 1908; Daughter of B. and O. Young; Burial: Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, USA; Plot: SG 50 purchased by C. Young; Record added: Aug 24, 2010 by Connie Langvardt; Find A Grave Memorial# 57650646; includes gravestone photo; accessed 20 May 2011.
  21. [S3139] Ancestry.com, Social Security Applications and Claims, Name: Maxine Sprecker Ray; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 13 Dec 1915; Birth Place: Junction City, Kansas (Junction Cit); Death Date: May 1993; Father: Henry A Sprecker; Mother: Bessie M Shores; Notes: Sep 1938: Name listed as MAXINE SPRECKER RAY; Nov 1961: Name listed as MAXINE M SPARKS; accessed 19 Dec 2017.

Elvin Henry Shore1

M, b. 28 June 1888, d. 10 April 1963
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge W. Shore2,3 b. 26 Jul 1855, d. 25 Feb 1933
MotherEmma Viola Mc Cumber4 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 3 Dec 1943
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Elvin Henry Shore was born on 28 June 1888 in Kansas.5,6,7,8,9,10 
Photo George W. and Emma Viola (McCumber) Shore and children: Nettie Lou, Alva W., Bessie, Elvin Henry and Ralph W. Shore - taken at Lyons, Kansas about 1893 (click on camera for photo.)
Death*He died on 10 April 1963 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, at age 74.11,12 
Burial*He was buried on 13 April 1963 at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.11,13,5 
Grave*The gravestone at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, reads:
     ELVIN H. SHORE
     1888 - 19--
Buried on the same lot as his parents.5

Citations

  1. [S625] Junction City Union, 27 Jfeb 1933 "Death of George W. Shore" (typed copy).
  2. [S625] Junction City Union, 27 Feb 1933 "Death of George W. Shore" (typed copy).
  3. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900.
  4. [S625] Junction City Union, 3 Dec 1943 "Death of Mrs. Emma Shore."
  5. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; 20/21 Apr 1968; gravestone photo: Elvin H. Shore, 1888-19--.
  6. [S579] Internment Records Highland Cemetery, Elvin H. Shore #2769 says 1888.
  7. [S625] Junction City Union, 10 Apr 1963 obituary of Elvin Henry Shore.
  8. [S582] 1 Mar 1905 State Census, Kansas, Geary County, G. W. Shore household, Junction City, Fourth Ward, Dwelling 242, Family 249, book 161, page 34; indicates born c 1889 (age 16) in Kansas.
  9. [S2163] 1 Mar 1895, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Labette County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1895, Labette County, Chetopa, image 66; J. W. Shore household, Chatopa post office, Chatopa, Labette County, page ?131; indicates born c 1889 (age 6) in Kansas.
  10. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900; indicates born Jun 1889 in Kansas.
  11. [S579] Internment Records Highland Cemetery, Elvin H. Shore #2769.
  12. [S625] Junction City Union, 10 Apr 1963 obituary of Elvin Henry Shore; 12 Apr 1963 funeral announcement of Alvin Shore; 13 Apr 1963 funeral Alvin Shore.
  13. [S625] Junction City Union, 12 Apr 1963 funeral announcement Alvin Shore; 13 Apr 1963 funeral Alvin Shore.

Ralph W. Shore1,2,3

M, b. September 1890, d. 3 March 1917
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge W. Shore4,2 b. 26 Jul 1855, d. 25 Feb 1933
MotherEmma Viola Mc Cumber b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 3 Dec 1943
ChartsDescendants of Mr. Henry
Descendants of Samuel McCumber
Birth*Ralph W. Shore was born in September 1890 in Kansas (date based on 1900 census.)5,6,7 
Photo George W. and Emma Viola (McCumber) Shore and children: Nettie Lou, Alva W., Bessie, Elvin Henry and Ralph W. Shore - taken at Lyons, Kansas about 1893 (click on camera for photo.)
Death*He died on 3 March 1917 of an appendicitis at Jefferson Barracks, St Louis County, Missouri, at age 26.1,4 
Burial*He was buried on 7 March 1917 at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.1,8,3 
Grave*The gravestone at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, reads:
     RALPH W. SHORE
     GEN.
     SERVICE INF.
     U.S.A.
The stone is on same lot as his parents.9

Citations

  1. [S579] Internment Records Highland Cemetery, Ralph W. Shore #2769.
  2. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900.
  3. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; 20/21 Apr 1968; gravestone photo: Ralph W. Shore, Gen. Service Inf. U.S.A.
  4. [S625] Junction City Union, 5 Mar 1917 "Death of Ralph Shore" (typed copy).
  5. [S582] 1 Mar 1905 State Census, Kansas, Geary County, G. W. Shore household, Junction City, Fourth Ward, Dwelling 242, Family 249, book 161, page 34 says Kansas; indicates born c 1891 (age 14) in Kansas.
  6. [S2163] 1 Mar 1895, Kansas State Census, Kansas, Labette County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, Kansas State Census Collection, 1895, Labette County, Chetopa, image 66; J. W. Shore household, Chatopa post office, Chatopa, Labette County, page ?131; indicates born c 1891 (age 4) in Kansas.
  7. [S1243] 1 June 1900, U.S. Census, Kansas, Geary County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Kansas, Geary County, Junction City, district 49, image 28; George W. Shore household, dwelling 325, family 343, Junction City, enumeration district 49, supervisor district 5, sheet 15, stamped page 72A, enumerated 1 Jun 1900; indicates born Sep 1890 in Kansas.
  8. [S625] Junction City Union, 6 Mar 1917 "Shore Funeral Tomorrow" (typed copy).
  9. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, see Geary County, Kansas binder.