hmtl5 Wallace Elbert Helms b. 21 Jun 1897 Purdin, Linn County, Missouri d. 13 Mar 1944 Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri: Hedges Genealogy

Wallace Elbert Helms

Male 1897 - 1944  (46 years)


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  • Name Wallace Elbert Helms 
    Born 21 Jun 1897  Purdin, Linn County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Occupation mechanic  [2
    Occupation restaurant owner  [3
    Died 13 Mar 1944  Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 4
    Buried 15 Mar 1944  Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 4
    Person ID I5433  Hedges
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2024 

    Family Eva Mae Pulliam,   b. 10 May 1902, Linn County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Dec 1976, Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 17 Aug 1940  Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F2357  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Jun 1897 - Purdin, Linn County, Missouri Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 17 Aug 1940 - Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Mar 1944 - Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 15 Mar 1944 - Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Death of Wallace E. Helms.
      Through courtesy of Mrs. Maxine Helms, The Bulletin is informed of the passing of Wallace Helms, well-known former citizen of Purdin which occurred at his home in Chillicothe early Monday morning of heart trouble, following a brief illness. Mr. Helms was engaged in the restaurant business in Chillicothe and ha d a large regular patronage, near the Milwaukee railroad division. He was an excellent citizen and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife of the home, one son Wallace E. Jr., and two grandchildren of Moline, Ill.; one brother Dr. E.T. Helms of Eugene, Ore., one sister, Mrs. Lydia Seals of Purdin and other relatives.
      The body was brought back to Purdin for the funeral which was held at the Methodist church there Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.E. Corbin. Music was furnished by the Purdin male quartette. Mrs. Maxine Helms who was a relative by marriage of the deceased, and others.
      The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 16 March 1944.
      [3, 4]

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S7] Death certificate.

    3. [S9] Obituary.

    4. [S87] Newspaper article.

    5. [S90] Marriage record.