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William Richard Smith

Male 1861 - 1941  (80 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Richard SmithWilliam Richard Smith was born on 18 Oct 1861 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 6 Nov 1941 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 8 Nov 1941 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Duncan Township, Sullivan County, Missouri

    Notes:

    From Reflections of yester-years, page 117.: Between 1911 and 1914 William Smith operated the saw and grist mill at Burdin, not only sawing logs, but grinding glour, meal and chop from grain. The family lived for a period of time in the house just north of the mill. It was here in 1913 that his grand-daughter, Corothy (Thorne) Turner was born. William's daughters, Lola, Sophia and Maude were operators in the telephone exchange. Lola recalls that she was on duty when the Purdin School burned. Every drop on the board fell, so she could not answer all the calls. Lola was also a seamstress in the upstrains shop in the Purdin Mercantile. Later she went to people's homes, sometimes a week or more at a time, fashioning new clothes and getting their wardrobes in shape for the new season.

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1941/1941_00038744.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86354444/william-richard-smith

    William married Flora Mae Neely on 2 Mar 1882. Flora (daughter of Samuel Neely and Margaret Maxwell) was born on 23 Jun 1863 in Lewis County, West Virginia; died on 29 Jan 1955 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Jan 1955 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ida Ellen "Ella" Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1884 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 22 Nov 1922 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Nov 1922 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 3. Corda Ann Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1885 in Missouri; died on 29 Dec 1950 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Jan 1951 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    3. 4. Lola Frances Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1887 in Missouri; died in Apr 1982 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    4. 5. Orra "Norman" Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1888 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Apr 1968 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Apr 1968 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    5. 6. Sopha Margaret Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1893 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 27 Jul 1971 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 29 Jul 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    6. 7. Maude Mae Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1895 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Jul 1924 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 12 Jul 1924 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
    7. 8. James Alvin Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1900 in Missouri; died on 16 Nov 1985; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ida Ellen "Ella" SmithIda Ellen "Ella" Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 1 Mar 1884 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 22 Nov 1922 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Nov 1922 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1922/1922_00033945.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144183803/ida-ellen-fishback

    Family/Spouse: William B. Fishback. William was born on 3 Feb 1881 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Aug 1946 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 16 Aug 1946 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Corda Ann SmithCorda Ann Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 20 Jul 1885 in Missouri; died on 29 Dec 1950 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Jan 1951 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1950/1950_00041401.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63502788/corda-ann-long

    Corda married Hiram Lewis Long on 18 Nov 1903 in Sullivan County, Missouri. Hiram (son of Lewis Long and Mary Frances Havens) was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 29 Nov 1955 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Dec 1955 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Lola Frances SmithLola Frances Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 14 Mar 1887 in Missouri; died in Apr 1982 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136256435/lola-frances-brown

    Lola married Thomas Kossuth Brown on 1 Apr 1916. Thomas was born on 5 Jan 1879 in Missouri; died on 11 Dec 1957 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 12 Dec 1957 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Orra "Norman" SmithOrra "Norman" Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 22 Dec 1888 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Apr 1968 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Apr 1968 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1910, Enterprise Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1920, Grantsville Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1930, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Trading Farms
    Purdin Enterprise
    Monday a deal was completed making Orra Smith owner of James Hedges 200 acre farm near Brookfield, Mr. Hedges taking Mr. Smith’s farm laying west of town in on the deal. Mr. Hedges sold his forty acres where he now lives to Atheas Creason and will move to his old farm vacated by Mr. Smith. They will make the change during the next few weeks the weather remaining favorable.
    The Daily News-Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Tuesday, 14 January 1919, page 4.

    LKH note:
    Orra Smith is the son-in-law of James Hedges.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1968/1968_00016969.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25842915/orra-norman-smith

    Orra married Anna "Maude" Hedges on 11 Sep 1906 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Anna (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Lucy Amanda Cox) was born on 3 Jun 1889 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Feb 1976 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. James William Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1908 in Electra, Wichita County, Texas; died on 14 Jun 1985; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 10. Herman "Glenn" Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Aug 2004; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri.
    3. 11. Travis Edward Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1912 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 5 Feb 1973; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    4. 12. Orra "Norman" Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Mar 1996 in Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    5. 13. Ruth Ann Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1918 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Aug 2021 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    6. 14. Lucille Violet Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1920 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 26 Oct 2016 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenview Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. 15. Frances Lorene Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1922 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died in 1996 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    8. 16. Essie Maye Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1925 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1985; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    9. 17. John Robert Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1928 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Apr 1996 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    10. 18. George Alvin Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1931 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Jul 1950; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

  5. 6.  Sopha Margaret SmithSopha Margaret Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 11 Jul 1893 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 27 Jul 1971 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 29 Jul 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Name:
    daughter of William R. Smith and Flora Mae Neeley

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118226039/sopha-margaret-thorne

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1971/1971_00028856.PDF

    Sopha married Samuel Thorne on 20 Oct 1912 in Linneas, Linn County, Missouri. Samuel (son of Joseph Benjamin Thorne and Lucy Belle Southerland) was born on 29 Jun 1888 in Missouri; died on 20 Apr 1968 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Apr 1968 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Dorothy Geraldine Thorne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Sep 1911 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Oct 2000; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 20. Thomas Hardy Thorne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1916 in Colorado; died on 12 Jun 1983; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

  6. 7.  Maude Mae SmithMaude Mae Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 21 Jul 1895 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Jul 1924 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 12 Jul 1924 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1924/1924_00022991.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83905304/maude-m_-smith


  7. 8.  James Alvin SmithJames Alvin Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 11 Mar 1900 in Missouri; died on 16 Nov 1985; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, New Boston, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138290940/james-alvin-smith

    James married Wenonah Beatrice Brown on 23 Jan 1923 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Missouri. Wenonah (daughter of William Brown and Elizabeth Agnes McKinley) was born on 12 Apr 1905 in Missouri; died on 28 Apr 1992 in Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  James William SmithJames William Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Mar 1908 in Electra, Wichita County, Texas; died on 14 Jun 1985; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, Jackson, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Eight children

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25842798/james-w_-smith

    James married Leathia Deloris Bagley on 24 Nov 1926 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Leathia (daughter of George Thomas Bagley and Mary Ann Ross) was born on 24 Mar 1908 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Jan 1983 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. James William Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1926 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 10 Nov 2013 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
    2. 22. Norma Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1929 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 2018 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    3. 23. Jerald Lewis Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1931 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Mar 1993; was buried in Schrock Cemetery, Reger, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    4. 24. Mary Ruth Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1934 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 16 Oct 1999 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    5. 25. Janet Laughie Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1935 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Jan 2021 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    6. 26. Gary Lee Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1943 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Oct 2009 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    7. 27. Larry Dean Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1947 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Feb 2008 in Rock Island County, Illinois.

  2. 10.  Herman "Glenn" SmithHerman "Glenn" Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Aug 2004; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    one son

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100709056/herman-glenn-smith

    Herman married Reva Malissa Alexander on 14 Jan 1934 in Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. Reva (daughter of Elmer Grimes Alexander and Mildred Dorcas Cooper) was born on 11 May 1914 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Nov 2012 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Travis Edward SmithTravis Edward Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Jun 1912 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 5 Feb 1973; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: clerk
    • Census: 1940, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25842981/travis-e_-smith

    Travis married Mary "Lorraine" Thompson on 4 May 1935 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Mary (daughter of William F. Thompson and Flo Isabell Foster) was born on 17 Nov 1915 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Dec 1970 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Dec 1970 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 12.  Orra "Norman" SmithOrra "Norman" Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Jul 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Mar 1996 in Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1940, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    two daughters

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163424229/norman-smith

    Orra married Nanilee Harshorn Dail on 23 Jul 1938 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Nanilee (daughter of Charles Knight Dail and Mary Phillip Brown) was born on 15 Jan 1918 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Apr 2002 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Ruth Ann Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Feb 1918 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Aug 2021 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55481847/ruth-ann-mckenzie

    Ruth married James Pershing McKenzie on 4 Dec 1937 in Linneas, Linn County, Missouri. James was born on 18 Jul 1918 in Chula, Livingston County, Missouri; died on 5 Oct 2004 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. James Ernest McKenzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1938 in Missouri; died on 19 Jun 2014; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 29. Anna Maud McKenzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1941 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Feb 1941 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

  6. 14.  Lucille Violet SmithLucille Violet Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Mar 1920 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 26 Oct 2016 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenview Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Violet Lucille Hoag, 96, of Fairmount passed away at North Logan Health Care center on October 26, 2016.

    Violet was born on March 31st, 1920 in Purdin Missouri, the daughter of Ora and Maude Smith. She married the love of her life Clifford Hoag on July 6, 1937.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her son, Terry Hoag,

    She is survived by her children Clint (Sharon) Hoag and Pamela K (Tim) Tighe; six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

    Violet loved her family very much and spending time with family out in Missouri and attending her grandchildren’s events meant the world to her. She was a past member of the Fairmount Women’s club, DanGees, and Fairmount Baptist Church. She would go by the nick names Flower or Glou. Violet loved cardinals and had quite a collection of cardinal decorations at home with her.

    News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172068281/violet-lucille-hoag

    Lucille married Clifford Clinton Hoag on 6 Jul 1937. Clifford was born on 28 May 1910 in Adair County, Missouri; died on 7 Sep 1979 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenview Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Terry Smith Hoag  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 10 Jan 2013; was buried in burial details unknown.

  7. 15.  Frances Lorene SmithFrances Lorene Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Dec 1922 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died in 1996 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    three sons

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43939464/frances-lorene-duncan

    Frances married Glenn Roderick Duncan on 6 Jul 1940 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Glenn (son of William Haden Duncan and Susan Maa Palmer) was born on 21 Mar 1918 in Meadville, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Jun 2009 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.  Essie Maye SmithEssie Maye Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Aug 1925 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1985; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Essie was the daughter of Ora Nortman and Anna Maude Hedges Smith. She married Monty T Love on Sep 16,1961, and he preceded her in death in 1978.
    She is survived by two sons, Duane and Bob Oertwig, three step children, and three brothers, and three sister.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25842680/essie-maye-love

    Family/Spouse: Robert J. Reddick. Robert was born on 17 Aug 1921 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jun 1959 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; was buried in Ozawkie Cemetery, Ozawkie, Jefferson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Monty Thomas Love. Monty was born on 24 Mar 1925 in Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona; died on 6 Jul 1978 in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, Clay County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Essie married Delmar Duane Oertwig on 16 Apr 1942 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri. Delmar was born on 5 Jul 1922 in Buffalo County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 2016 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Parklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Delmer Duane Oertwig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1943 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 9 Sep 2009 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 32. Robert D. Oertwig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1944; died on 23 Nov 2019 in Liberty Township, Clay County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

  9. 17.  John Robert SmithJohn Robert Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Jan 1928 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Apr 1996 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II. US Marine Corps. Corporal

    Notes:

    three children

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163421973/john-robert-smith

    John married Evelyn Bernice Cordray on 1 Jul 1948. Evelyn was born on 18 Sep 1929 in North Salem, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Sep 2017 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 18.  George Alvin SmithGeorge Alvin Smith Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Aug 1931 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Jul 1950; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: died in the Korean War

    Notes:

    PFC GEORGE SMITH died in action 20 July 1950, formerly listed as MIA. Telegram received by parents, Mr and Mrs ORA SMITH who survive with sisters RUTH McKENZIE, Meadville MO; LUCILLE HOAG, Fairmount IL; FRANCES DUNCAN, Purdin MO; ESSIE MAYE OERTWIG, Linneus MO; brothers JAY, Browning MO; GLENN, Meadville MO; FRANCIS and NORMAN, Purdin; and JOHN ROBERT of St Louis.
    The Browning Leader-Record, issue 26 April 1951, Browning MO.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25842756/george-alvin-smith

    Died:
    Korean War


  11. 19.  Dorothy Geraldine Thorne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sopha2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Sep 1911 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Oct 2000; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Census records list birth place as Colorado

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144640623/dorothy-geraldine-turner

    Dorothy married Joseph Earl Turner on 2 May 1936 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Joseph was born on 10 Nov 1908 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 21 Jun 2006 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 20.  Thomas Hardy Thorne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sopha2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Jan 1916 in Colorado; died on 12 Jun 1983; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136562285/thomas-hardy-thorne

    Thomas married Freda Imolene Pearson on 8 Oct 1938 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Freda was born on 8 Oct 1920 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 28 Sep 2006; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 21.  James William Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 6 May 1926 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 10 Nov 2013 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    James "JW" Smith, 85, of Colona, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline.
    Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona, with visitation one hour before service time. The family requests everyone please dress casual. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family.
    James was born May 6, 1928, in Purdin, Mo., the son of James W. Sr. and Leathia Bagley Smith. He married Mayetta Mossbarger on Aug. 10, 1948, in Brookfield, Mo.
    James was a rodeo rider for 10 years and also farmed for 12 years while working for John Deere for 29 1/2 years until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed camping, fishing and riding snowmobiles and motorcycles.
    Survivors include his wife, Mayetta, Colona; children, Linda (Mike Seibert) Waddell, Andover, Donald (Diana) Smith, Colona, and Charlie Smith, Colona; grandchildren, Donny and Nick Smith, Amy Dothard, Carla Johnson and Lori and Kelly Waddell; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and one great-great-grandchild on the way; and sisters, Norma Abbott and Janet Wingate, both of Missouri, and Judy Watson, of Colona.
    James was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120268561/james-smith

    James married Mayetta Alice Mossbarger on 10 Aug 1948 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Mayetta was born on 15 Jan 1928 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Feb 2018 in Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois; was buried in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 22.  Norma SmithNorma Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Nov 1929 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 2018 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Norma was the daughter of James William "Jay" and Leatha (Bagley) Smith. She married Clifford E. Abbott March 12, 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford on March 13, 2009 and by her parents, a grandson, William W. Scarbrough; four brothers, James, Jerald, Gary, and Dean Smith; and one sister, Mary Havens.
    She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Ron) Shuler and Jo Ellen Gillis; one son Russell (Lou Ann) Abbott.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193141060/norma-abbott

    Norma married Clifford Elmo Abbott on 6 Mar 1948 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Clifford was born on 30 Jun 1926 in Hinton, Caddo County, Oklahoma; died on 13 Mar 2006; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 23.  Jerald Lewis Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Sep 1931 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Mar 1993; was buried in Schrock Cemetery, Reger, Sullivan County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    from findagrave

    US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58824733/jerald-lewis-smith


  4. 24.  Mary Ruth Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Jan 1934 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 16 Oct 1999 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59877314/mary-ruth-havens


  5. 25.  Janet Laughie SmithJanet Laughie Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Oct 1935 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Jan 2021 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    From Wright Funeral Home of Brookfield, MO Obituary
    Janet Laverne (Smith) Wingate, 85, of Brookfield, formerly of Purdin and Lake Lotawana, died January 17, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia.

    Janet was born October 5, 1935, in Linn County, third daughter and 5th child of James William and Leathia Delores (Bagley) Smith. She married William (Bill) Thomas Wingate June 6, 1953, in Memphis, Missouri. They were married 43 years, until his death January 29, 1997.

    She is survived by her three children and a son and daughter-in-law, Paula and Larry Brethower, Buffalo, Tom and Jayne Wingate, Mesa, AZ, Lauren Wingate, Breckenridge; eleven grandchildren, Logan and Kelsey Brethower, Buffalo, Luke Brethower, Springfield, Lee Brethower and Jennifer Nguyen, Colorado Springs, CO, Matt Wingate, Mesa, AZ, Adam and Nicole Wingate, Saratoga Springs, UT, Ashleigh Wingate, Salt Lake City, UT, Marcus Wingate, Salt Lake City, UT, Jordan and Christopher Taylor, Mesa, AZ, Jill and RJ Sanderson, Tempe, AZ, Tanya Tetzner, Raytown, and Amber and Derek Miller, Trenton; thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Judy Smith, Rock Island, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four brothers, JW, Jerald, Gary, and Dean Smith, and two sisters, Norma (Smith) Abbott, and Mary (Smith) Havens.

    Janet was the daughter of a farmer. She was an excellent student and a good athlete. She graduated from Liberty High School, Browning, in 1953. Janet was a secretary at a loan company and the bookkeeper at her husband’s barbershop and was active in the Sportsman’s Club at Lake Lotawana. Janet had a strong work ethic, and worked a variety of jobs in the winters when her husband’s ironwork was limited. She was wise with family finances. She was a gardener, and preserved large amounts of home grown produce. Janet was thoughtful and giving; she prepared food for home-bound neighbors and shared her talents of cooking and sewing with family, friends, and organizations she was involved with.

    She was a member of The Church of Christ, Purdin.

    The Purdin Community Center has been reserved on Saturday April 3, 2021 for a Celebration of Life in memory of Janet Lavern Wingate who passed away January 17,2021. It will be from 2-4pm. A meal will not occur. Memories will be shared. If you have a memory to share but cannot attend, email or IM Tom Wingate 7022789768. Please feel free to notify/ invite anyone that you feel would be interested but may not see this page.

    Service was under the direction of Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193283798/janet-l-wingate

    Janet married William Thomas Wingate on 6 Jun 1953 in Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri. William was born on 14 Dec 1934 in Sioux County, Iowa; died on 29 Jan 1997 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 26.  Gary Lee Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Sep 1943 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Oct 2009 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Gary Smith
    (September 3, 1943 - October 27, 2009)
    Gary Smith, age 66, of Linneus, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at his home. A funeral service will be Friday, October 30, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Browning with Rev. Rusty Abbott officiating. Burial will be in Purdin Cemetery in Purdin. The family will receive friends Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Services are under the direction of Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield. Gary Lee, son of James and Leathia (Bagley) Smith, was born September 3, 1943, in Brookfield. Gary was a self-employed carpenter. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Browning American Legion. Survivors include two daughters, Tina Eddy and husband, Tony of Linneus and Lisa Smith-Henkel and husband, Keith of Fruitland, Iowa; six grandchildren, Tira Jefferson, Tyler Smith, Zachery Jefferson, Dylan Henkel, Jared Henkel, and Baylee Henkel; three sisters, Norma Abbott of Chillicothe, Janet Wingate of Purdin, and Judy Watson of Colona, Illinois; and one brother, J.W. Smith of Colona, Illinois. His parents; one sister, Mary Havens; and two brothers, Jerald Smith and Larry Dean Smith preceded him in death.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59877350/gary-lee-smith


  7. 27.  Larry Dean Smith Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Jan 1947 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Feb 2008 in Rock Island County, Illinois.

  8. 28.  James Ernest McKenzie Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ruth3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Nov 1938 in Missouri; died on 19 Jun 2014; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Note on Find a Grave:
    James Ernest McKenzie, son of James Pershing and Ruth Ann Smith McKenzie. Husband of Phyllis Colleen Wolfe. Father of Lori Kaye, Lana Ruth and Lane Ernest McKenzie.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55493421/james-ernest-mckenzie

    James married Phyllis Colleen Wolfe on 14 Jul 1956 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Phyllis was born on 4 Jul 1938 in Laclede, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Dec 2020 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 29.  Anna Maud McKenzie Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ruth3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Feb 1941 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Feb 1941 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1941/1941_00007469.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86355211/anna-maud-mckenzie


  10. 30.  Terry Smith Hoag Descendancy chart to this point (14.Lucille3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Apr 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 10 Jan 2013; was buried in burial details unknown.

    Notes:

    Hoag Terry Smith Hoag, 70, died January 10, 2013. He was born in Purdin, MO to the late Clifford C. Hoag and Lucille Smith Hoag (surviving). His gifts and love for laughter, camaraderie and nicknames with friends and family were legendary. Terry married his high school sweetheart, Norma Kay Wax, over 49 years ago on July 28, 1963. He is survived by wife, Norma; children, Christopher Hoag of McKinney, TX with grandchildren, Hayley, Hayden, Hannah, Harrison Hoag and Paula (Andy) Pellegrino of Pittsburgh, PA with grandchildren, Samuel, Charles, Alexandra Pellegrino; siblings, Clint (Sharon) Hoag and Pamela Kay Hoag (Tim) Tighe. More than anything he loved time with his family and was so very proud of them. Terry graduated from Jamaica High School in Illinois and continued on to graduate from Bradley University earning a BS and Masters Degrees in business. While at Bradley, he received an Air Force ROTC award as the...OUTSTANDING AIR FORCE CADET IN THE NATION and was elected as the Bradley University Student Body President. Bradley became a life-long friend to him and he served as the Bradley Alumni President in later years. After graduation, he served four years in the United States Air Force. His business career was spent with Peat Marwick Mitchell, (now KPMG), Grange Mutual Insurance, Insurance Ohio, and he retired as President and CEO of Miami Insurance in Troy, Ohio in 2005. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, the American Legion and helped with the Boy Scout Program. He loved sports, particularly watching his children and grandchildren participate. Golfing and his dogs were close to his heart but closest was the love of his life, Norma. Family and friends will be received at a visitation at The Linworth United Methodist Church, 7070 Bendtree Road, Columbus, OH 43235 at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 with a Memorial Service following at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Linworth United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, (Relay For Life Pittsburgh, PA) attention team Biggy-Big T.

    Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2013.
    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/terry-hoag-obituary?id=23045877


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/251687661/terry-smith-hoag


  11. 31.  Delmer Duane OertwigDelmer Duane Oertwig Descendancy chart to this point (16.Essie3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Feb 1943 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 9 Sep 2009 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Duane Oertwig, Jr.
    (February 8, 1943 - September 9, 2009)
    Duane Oertwig, Jr., age 66, of Linneus, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. A funeral service was held Saturday, September 12, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield with Rev. Sue Lambert officiating. Burial will was in Purdin Cemetery in Purdin. Memorials to Linneus First Responders may be left at or mailed to Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628. Delmar Duane, Jr., son of Delmar and Essie (Smith) Oertwig, was born February 8, 1943, in Browning. On August 4, 1963, he married Madeline Carol West. Mr. Oertwig was a self-employed truck driver and had owned and operated DD Trucking in Linneus for several years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Linneus. Survivors include his wife, Madeline of the home; one son, Del Oertwig of Purdin; one granddaughter, Cristina Oertwig of Purdin; one brother, Bob Oertwig and wife, Sharon of Kansas City; his father, Delmar Oertwig, Sr. and wife, Kathryn of Brookfield; one uncle, Harvey Oertwig and wife, Jean of Purdin; one nephew, Rodney Oertwig and wife, Peggy of Kansas City; one step-sister, Elaine Badger and husband, Jim of Casper, Wyoming; and one step-sister-in-law, Carmen Seckington of Meadville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Essie Oertwig and a step-brother-in-law, Clifford Seckington.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61000809/delmer-duane-oertwig


  12. 32.  Robert D. OertwigRobert D. Oertwig Descendancy chart to this point (16.Essie3, 5.Orra2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Jul 1944; died on 23 Nov 2019 in Liberty Township, Clay County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Robert D. Oertwig
    July 15, 1944 ~ November 23, 2019 (age 75)
    Robert D. Oertwig, age 75, of Kansas City, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Center in Liberty. Bob was born July 15, 1944 and passed from this life on November 23, 2019.
    He was a proud valued Hallmark employee retiring on his 39th anniversary in 2003, spending most of his career in the Building Engineering Department.
    Bob was a passionate dog lover. His favorite pastimes were spending time with his son, golfing, fishing and carpentry projects.
    He is survived by his son Rodney, daughter-in-law Peggy and Rodney’s mother, Sharon, of the home.
    Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar Oertwig and Essie Maye Smith Love, his brother Duane Oertwig and his step-brother Clifford Seckington.
    Memorial services will be Saturday, November 30th, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield, Missouri. Family visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Purdin Cemetery in Purdin, Missouri
    Memorials to the American Heart Association may be left at or mailed to Wright Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204977823/robert-d-oertwig



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