Orvyle Hanning Helms
1900 - 1937 (36 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Orvyle Hanning Helms was born on 5 Jul 1900 in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri (son of Elby Cloud Helms and Louella Elizabeth Belt); died on 18 Jan 1937 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
O.H. Helms Takes Own Life At Home In Milan Monday
Came to Milan as Manager of the Purdin Mercantile Co. Store
Orville H. Helms, 36 years old, took his own life early Monday morning, Jan. 18, 1936, at his home here in Milan. Shortly after seven o’clock he stepped out on the back porch and shot himself in the head just above the right ear, with a 22 calibre rifle. His wife heard a noise which was probably made when he fell on the porch. Neighbors were called and carried him into the house; the Doctor was called by Mr. Helms died shorty after being taken in the house.
As far as can be ascertained ill health was a motive, as Mr. Helms had been in poor health for some time.
Mr. Helms formerly was manager of the Purdin Mercantile Store at Linneus and came to Milan about three months ago to take charge of their store here. Since coming to Milan he has made many friends who were shocked to hear of his death.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, a three year old son and numerous other relatives and friends.
The parent of Mr. and Mrs. Helms came from Purdin Monday morning. The body was taken to Purdin that day.
Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in Purdin Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in the Purdin cemetery.
The Milan Standard, Milan, Missouri. Thursday, 21 January 1937.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797792/orvyle-h-helms
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1937/1937_00004662.PDFOrvyle married Maxine Lee on 18 Apr 1926 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Maxine was born on 23 Dec 1903 in Benton, Scott County, Missouri; died on 7 Jun 1984 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. 
Elby Cloud Helms was born on 10 May 1874 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri (son of Simon Helms and Maryann Malinda Cassity); died on 11 Jan 1944 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: telephone operator
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
ELBY CLAUD HELMS was born near Milan 10 May 1874 to SIMON and MARY HELMS, and died 12 January 1944. 23 March 1898 married LUELLA E. BELT. A son ORVYL H. HELMS died 28 Jan 1937. Leaves the wife, a grandson ORVYL H. HELMS Jr. of Linneus MO; a sister LYDIA SEALS of Purdin MO; a brother Dr.E.T. HELMS of Eugene OR; a half brother WALLACE E. HELMS of Chillicothe MO. Elby was Purdin Telephone Exchange manager for 35 yrs.
From The Browning Leader-Record, issue 20 Jan 1944.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1944/1944_00003433.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797739/elby-claud-helmsElby married Louella Elizabeth Belt on 23 Mar 1898. Louella was born on 19 Apr 1875 in Missouri; died on 12 Jul 1965 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jul 1965 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Louella Elizabeth Belt was born on 19 Apr 1875 in Missouri; died on 12 Jul 1965 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jul 1965 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
LUELLA ELIZABETH HELMS, born 19 April 1875 Linn Co MO to DORSEY and MARIA JANE RILEY BELT, died 12 July 1965 Chillicothe MO nursing home. 23 Mar 1898 wed ELBY C. HELMS who preceded her with son ORVYL H. and parents. Left daughter in law Mrs. Maxine Stephens, grandson ORYLE H., both of Linneus MO; great niece ELAINE McCLASKY and great nephew WALLACE HELMS, Jr. (The Browning Leader-Record, issue 22 July 1965, Browning MO.)
Name:
daughter of Dorsey W. Belt and Mariah J. Riley
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1965/1965_00028623.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797774/luella-elizabeth-helmsChildren:
- 1. Orvyle Hanning Helms was born on 5 Jul 1900 in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri; died on 18 Jan 1937 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 3
4. Simon Helms was born on 28 Oct 1844 in Ohio; died on 28 Jul 1900 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1870, Polk, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1880, Polk, Sullivan County, Missouri
Notes:
Simon Helms was born October 28th, 1844 in the State of Ohio. Departed this life after a lingering illness and much suffering with heart trouble July 28th 1900, age 55 years and ten months.
Deceased came to this county when only an infant and has ever since resided in or near Sullivan county. At the time of his death he resided at Purdin, Mo. He was first married to Miss Mary Cassity, who died some years ago, having two sons and one daughter who still survive. Mr. Helms was married the second time to Miss Ida Belt, who with one child survives to mourn her sad loss.
The funeral service was conducted at Shatto cemetery by Rev. B.H. Wilson, Sunday, July 29th. Mr. Helms was highly respected and a large number of friends were present at the funeral service.
The Milan Standard, Milan, Missouri. Thursday, 2 August 1900.
_MILT:
44th Missouri Infantry. Company E. 1 August 1864-15 August 1965.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191642275/simon-helmsSimon married Maryann Malinda Cassity on 18 Feb 1869 in Sullivan County, Missouri. Maryann (daughter of Peter Thompson Cassity and Lydia West Evans) was born about 1849 in Iowa; died in 1886 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Maryann Malinda Cassity was born about 1849 in Iowa (daughter of Peter Thompson Cassity and Lydia West Evans); died in 1886 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Children:
- Lydia Ann Helms was born on 5 Dec 1871 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 25 Jun 1945 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Jun 1945 in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- 2. Elby Cloud Helms was born on 10 May 1874 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 11 Jan 1944 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Elmer Thompson Helms was born on 23 Mar 1879 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 22 Feb 1967 in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon; was buried in Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Goldie Pearl Helms was born about 1886; died about 1886.
Generation: 4
10. Peter Thompson Cassity was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Bath County, Kentucky (son of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong); died on 25 Sep 1889 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1850, Lee County, Iowa
- Census: 1860, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1870, Polk, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1880, Polk, Sullivan County, Missouri
Notes:
62nd EMM (Enrolled Missouri Militia). Company C. Enlisted 26 July 1862 in Laclede, Missouri. Served 9 October 1864 - 2 December 1864 in Brookfield, Missouri.
_MILT:
62nd EMM (Enrolled Missouri Militia). Company C.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120568378/peter-thompson-cassityPeter married Lydia West Evans on 24 Oct 1831 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Lydia was born on 22 Feb 1811 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 6 Mar 1887 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Lydia West Evans was born on 22 Feb 1811 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 6 Mar 1887 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Notes:
MHR note: Lydia died of pneumonia.
MHR note: Lydia was the daughter of Isaac Evans ,Sr.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189016095/lydia-west-cassityChildren:
- Isaac Newton Cassity was born on 7 Jul 1832 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 5 Nov 1862 in Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- Louisa Jane Cassity was born on 13 Mar 1834 in Kentucky; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- Peter Thompson Cassity was born on 12 Dec 1836 in Kentucky; died on 2 Dec 1911 in Cora, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Dec 1911 in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- William Harrison Cassity was born on 4 Mar 1837 in Kentucky; died on 3 Dec 1921 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Dec 1921 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Sarah Elizabeth Cassity was born on 25 Dec 1839 in Kentucky; died on 4 Sep 1925 in Cockrell Township, Chariton County, Missouri; was buried on 5 Sep 1925 in Fairview Cemetery, Cockrell Township, Chariton County, Missouri.
- John Edward Cassity was born on 7 Dec 1842 in Kentucky; died on 29 Nov 1868 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- Delila Ann Cassity was born on 10 Feb 1845 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 26 Sep 1918 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Sep 1918 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- 5. Maryann Malinda Cassity was born about 1849 in Iowa; died in 1886 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- Alonzo Morton Cassity was born on 2 May 1851 in Lee County, Iowa; died on 8 Apr 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Apr 1915 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.