Nanilee Harshorn Dail
1918 - 2002 (84 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Nanilee Harshorn Dail was born on 15 Jan 1918 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Charles Knight Dail and Mary Phillip Brown); died on 4 Apr 2002 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Nanalee was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Brown) Dail. She married Norman Smith on July 23, 1938. He preceded her in death March 19, 1996.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Bill) McKerlie, and Mary (Richard) Shannon, four grandchildren and a half sister, Shirley Derrick.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a grandson, Toby Shiflett.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170940342/nanalee-smithNanilee married Orra "Norman" Smith on 23 Jul 1938 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Orra (son of Orra "Norman" Smith and Anna "Maude" Hedges) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Charles Knight Dail was born on 6 May 1890 in Kansas (son of Frank Dail and Nora Frances Knight); died on 16 Nov 1942 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86398216/charley-k_-dailCharles married Mary Phillip Brown on 31 Dec 1916 in Linn County, Missouri, and was divorced before 1920. Mary (daughter of David T. Brown and America E. Reynolds) was born on 8 Aug 1893 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Jun 1968 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Jun 1968 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mary Phillip Brown was born on 8 Aug 1893 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of David T. Brown and America E. Reynolds); died on 4 Jun 1968 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Jun 1968 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Mrs. Mary P. Dail Dies; Was Purdin Resident
Mrs. Mary Phillip Brown Dail, 74, of Purdin died June 4 at the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan.
Born Aug. 8, 1893, in Linn County near Purdin, she was the daughter of David T. and American Ellen Reynolds Brown.
She spent all her life in the Purdin area and was united in marriage to Charles K. Dail.
She is survived by a daughter, Nannie H. Smith of Linneus; a son-in-law, Norman Smith of Linneus; two granddaughters, Mary Ann Minnis of 111 Tenth street and Nancy Ellen Shiflett of Purdin, and their husbands, Albert Minnis and Tom Shiflett, and Donna and Daniel Minnis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother in infancy, and a sister, Bessie H. Brown.
Memorial services were held Thursday at 2 at the Purdin Baptist Church with the Rev. Wrisinger officiating. Burial followed in a Linneus cemetery.
Funeral music was provided by David Long, who sang “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” and “Good Night and Good Morning” accompanied by June Street.
Pallbearers were Nolan Clark, Robert Clark, Max Falconer, Eddie Falconer, Larry Lambert and J.I. Purdin.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Saturday, 8 June 1968.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1968/1968_00027350.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86398230/mary-phillip-dailChildren:
- 1. Nanilee Harshorn Dail 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.
Generation: 3
4. Frank Dail was born on 4 Aug 1867 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri (son of John Barden Dail and Virginia Emily Fore); died on 28 Mar 1933 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Clay, Linn County, Missouri; Frank, divorced, is in the household of his widowed mother Virginia.
Notes:
From the Meadville Messenger we learn of the death of Frank Dail, father of Chas. K. Dail of Laclede. Mr. Dail died recently at his home in Arkansas leaving a widow and two stepdaughters by his second marriage. He was 70 years old. Years ago he farmed near Meadville and at one time was a rural mail carrier out of Linneus. He left this county for South Missouri about 30 years ago.
The Blade and Messenger, Brookfield, Missouri. Friday, 28 April 1933.
Meadville Messenger – Frank Dail, who was a resident of this place about 24 years ago, passed away in Ark., recently. The deceased was the youngest of nine children of John and Emily Dail, and was born in 1865. He leaves beside the widow and two stepdaughters, a son, Charles Dail, of Linneus, Mrs. Harding being one of the nieces. Mr. Dail was the first mail carrier of Linneus.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 27 April 1933.
Census:
Frank, divorced, is in the household of his widowed mother Virginia.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179590945/frank-dailFrank married Nora Frances Knight on 16 Nov 1887 in Linn County, Missouri, and was divorced before 1900. Nora (daughter of Jonathan Knight and Eveline B. West) was born on 18 Jan 1869 in Mahaska County, Iowa; died on 1 Aug 1926 in Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Nora Frances Knight was born on 18 Jan 1869 in Mahaska County, Iowa (daughter of Jonathan Knight and Eveline B. West); died on 1 Aug 1926 in Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Paralytic Stroke Fatal
Mrs. Nora Kuhn, who suffered a partial paralytic stroke a few hours after the burial of her father, Jonathan Knight, two weeks ago, passed away at her home two miles north of Laclede last Sunday, August 1, 1926, at the age of 57 years, 6 months and 13 days, having been born in Mahaska county, Iowa, January 18, 1869.
She leaves to mourn her death her only child, by a former marriage, Charles K. Dale, who has always lived with here, one grandchild, Nannie Dale, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Kent of Osgood, Mo., and Mrs. Alice Cochrane, Tucson, Arizona, and many faithful neighbors and friends.
Her parents and sister, Mrs. Mary Cady and her husband S.C. Kuhn preceded her in death.
She was known by everyone as a christian woman. When a girl she confessed her Savior and became a member of Magnolia Presbyterian church near her girlhood home west of Linneus.
After her marriage to Mr. Kuhn the family united with the Methodist church in Laclede where her membership is still recorded.
Although afflicted with a serious heart trouble since the birth of her son she has been a faithful worker in her Masters vineyard, many times over taxing her limited endurance to bring comfort to others.
It may truly be said, "She hath wrought a good work, she hath done what she could."
The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.D. Medenhall and C.E. Olson, at her home, on Tuesday at one o'clock. Laid to rest in the Linneus cemetery by Undertaker Thorne.
The Blade and Messenger, Brookfield, Missouri. Friday, 6 August 1926.
LKH note: surname Dale is more often spelled as Dail.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1926/1926_00027583.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86355441/nora-frances-kuhnChildren:
- 2. Charles Knight Dail was born on 6 May 1890 in Kansas; died on 16 Nov 1942 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
6. David T. Brown was born on 29 Jul 1860 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Jan 1938 in Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 29 Jan 1938 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
Notes:
David T. Brown, son of Henry and Emiline Prewitt Brown, was born July 29th, 1860, and after gradual failing health departed this life Jan. 27th, 1938, age 77 years, 5 months and 28 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss American Reynolds, March 17th, 1883, who preceded him in death, June 21st, 1920. To this union three children were born. Surviving him are two daughters, Miss Bessie Brown and Mrs. Mary Dail, one son having died in infancy. Also left to mourn his passing is one granddaughter, Nanelee Dail, and a cousin, Mrs. Mattie Gardner, of Linneus.
David T. Brown was born one half mile north of the home in which he lived for so many years and reared his family. All of his life has been spent in this vicinity with the exception of four years in Howard county when a small boy. He is the last of a large family of brothers and sisters. “Uncle Dave” – as he was affectionately known to us all, was a find living husband and father, ever loyal to his family. Although advanced in years he was still young in spirit and his home has ever been a pace of hospitality and pleasure to a legion of neighbors and friends.
He united with the Church of Christ many years ago. His passing is an irreparable loss to the community in which he has spent a long and useful life.
Services were conducted by Rev. E. John Myers and burial was made in the Elmwood cemetery under the direction of the Thorne Undertaking Co. of Linneus.
Mrs. Julia Vencill, Mrs. Gladys Meyers and Misses Lucille and Marjorie Jerome sand two of Uncle Dave’s favorite sons, “Nearer My God to Thee,” and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Rev. and Mrs. Meyers sang, “The Lily of the Valley.”
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 3 February 1938.
Name:
son of Henry Brown and Emiline Prewitt
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1938/1938_00003327.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86352965/david-t.-brownDavid married America E. Reynolds on 17 Mar 1883. America was born on 21 Sep 1856 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 21 Jun 1920 in Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Jun 1920 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. America E. Reynolds was born on 21 Sep 1856 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 21 Jun 1920 in Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Jun 1920 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Death of Mrs. D.T. Brown.
Mrs. America Brown, wife of David T. Brown, died at their home about four miles north of Linneus, on Monday morning, June 21, 1920, at 9 o'clock, after an illness of only a few days of heart trouble. Funeral services were conducted at the home, yesterday afternoon, by Rev. Ralph Acre, of Shelby, after which the remains were conveyed to Linneus and interred in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Brown's maiden name was Reynolds, and she was 54 years of age. She was one of her community's most highly esteemed christian women and had been a consistent member of the Christian church at Purdin for a number of years. - Linneus Bulletin.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Tuesday, 29 June 1920.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1920/1920_00023918.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86352962/america-e.-brownChildren:
- 3. Mary Phillip Brown was born on 8 Aug 1893 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Jun 1968 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Jun 1968 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 4
8. 
John Barden Dail was born on 13 Nov 1817 in Tennessee; died on 22 Apr 1865; was buried in Fore Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1860, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
US General Land Office Records
Name: John B Dail
Issue Date: 15 Apr 1853
Place: Linn, Missouri, USA
Land Office: Milan
Meridian: 5th PM
Township: 59-N
Range: 21-W
Section: 34
Accession Number: MO4890__.201
Document Number: 1305
Township 059N - Range 021W - NE¼SW¼ - Section 34
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=MO4890__.201&docClass=STA&sid=stos2eiu.zpl
Died:
There is a record of a John Dail in the Union Army in the Civil War. Need to confirm.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84884867/john-barden-dailJohn married Virginia Emily Fore on 12 Sep 1844 in Linn County, Missouri. Virginia was born on 6 Dec 1826 in Prince Edward County, Virginia; died on 21 May 1905 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Fore Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Virginia Emily Fore was born on 6 Dec 1826 in Prince Edward County, Virginia; died on 21 May 1905 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Fore Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Clay, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Clay, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Death of Old Settler.
Mrs. Virginia Emily Dail, widow of John B. Dail, passed away last Sunday at her home, west of Linneus. She was born in Prince Edward county, Va., December 6, 1826; came to Missouri in 1835, and was married to John Dail in 1844. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom survive her – William John, Edward and Frank Dail, Mrs. W.H. Milburn, Mrs. P.J. Smith and Miss Nettie Dail. Mrs. Dail whose maiden name was Fore, was a member of the Methodist church and highly respected by a large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Monday afternoon by Rev. E.O. Cole, pastor of the Linneus Methodist church. Interment at Fore cemetery near the Dail homestead.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Saturday, 27 May 1905.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84884936/virginia-emily-dailChildren:
- 4. Frank Dail was born on 4 Aug 1867 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 28 Mar 1933 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.
10. Jonathan Knight was born on 23 Jun 1840 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jul 1916 in Osgood, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 24 Jul 1916 in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Clay, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Clay, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1926/1926_00025958.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137952169/jonathan-knight
Block 3, lot 16, space BJonathan married Eveline B. West in 1873. Eveline was born on 11 Feb 1840 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 May 1918 in Laclede, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 16 May 1918 in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Eveline B. West was born on 11 Feb 1840 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 May 1918 in Laclede, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 16 May 1918 in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
DEATH OF MRS. KNIGHT
Mrs. Jonathan Knight, who has been in declining health for some time, passed away Tuesday night, Following a paralytic stroke. Evelyn B. West was born in Pennsylvania, January 24, 1840. Was united in marriage with Jonathan Knight, April 22, 1862, the marriage taking place in her native state. To this union, were born four Daughters, whom with the Husband survives. The Daughters are,, Mrs. Mary H. Cady, of Utica; Mrs. Jennie E. Kent, of Osgood; Mrs. Nora Kuhn, of Laclede and Mrs. Alice Cochran, of Aberdeem. S. Dak., All are here except the last name. She was a Sister of the late G. M. West and the last to answer the final summon, of a family, of 13 Children. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, of which she was a member, Thursday afternoon, at 2:00, conducted by Rev. Sisson, assisted by Rev. Stratton. Burial was made in the Laclede Cemetery, by Director Thurman. ****** Daughter of Edward West and Mary Neblick.
Kentucky Post. Covington, KY. Tuesday, September 17, 2002.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1918/1918_00018233.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128365710/evelyn-b.-knight
Block 3, lot 16, space CChildren:
- 5. Nora Frances Knight was born on 18 Jan 1869 in Mahaska County, Iowa; died on 1 Aug 1926 in Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.