Samuel Neely
1830 - 1916 (85 years)1. Samuel Neely was born on 16 Feb 1830 in Monongalia County, West Virginia; died on 12 Jan 1916 in Yellow Creek, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jun 1916 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Upshur County, West Virginia
- Census: 1870, Liberty, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Duncan Township, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Samuel, of Yellow Creek Twp, son of Joseph and Jennie (Scott),was born in West Virginia. Married Margaret Maxwell Nov. 1853. Moved to Linneus, Linn Co., MO 1869, later moving to Sullivan Co., MO. Their children; Joseph, Norman, Florence, E.M., Flora Smith, J.W., and Mrs. Lee Wattenbarger. St. Catharine is north-east of Brookfield, MO. (The Browning Leader-Record, Browning MO.
Died Of Old Age.
Samuel Neely, who died at the home of his son, N.B. Neely, on rural route No.3, January 12, 1916, would have been 86 years old February 10. He was a native of West Virginia, and came to Missouri in 1869, settling in Sullivan county. For the last five years he and his wife had been living with their children, having been at the home of N.B. Neely for about a month.
Other children are Mrs. W.R. Smith, Brookfield; John Neely of Jackson township; Mrs. A.R. Wattenbarger, Wintersville, Mo.; and E.M. Neely, Browning.
Burial is to be made this afternoon in the New Garden cemetery under the direction of M.Y. Rusk.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Friday, 14 January 1916.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1916/1916_00002329.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23651249/samuel-monroe-neelySamuel married Margaret Maxwell in Nov 1853 in West Virginia. Margaret was born on 16 Feb 1832 in Harrison County, Ohio; died on 19 Feb 1917 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Feb 1917 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Flora Mae Neely
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. - 3. Norman Bruce Neely was born on 11 Sep 1856 in West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1954 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Feb 1954 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 4. Joseph Emery Neely was born on 28 Feb 1854 in Upshur County, West Virginia; died on 16 Dec 1914 in Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Dec 1914 in Oakgrove Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Generation: 2
2. 
Flora Mae Neely (1.Samuel1) 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. Notes:
Last Rites in Linneus For Mrs. Flora Smith, 91
Funeral services for Mrs. Flora May Smith, 91, were conducted at 2 p.m. yesterday at Brothers Funeral Home in Linneus by the Rev. D.D. Reynolds, Jr. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Sam Thorne, northeast of Linneus.
Flora May Neely, daughter of Samuel and Margaret Mexwell Neely, was born June 23, 1863 in Lewis County, W.Va. She moved to Missouri with her family in 1869. On March 2, 1882 she was married to William Richard Smith who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were four children, the eldest dying at birth ad three daughters, Mrs. Ella Fishback, Mrs. Corda Long and Miss Maude Smith.
Surviving are four children, Mrs. Lola Brown and Mrs. Sopha Thorne, Linneus, Orra Smith, Purdin and Alvin Smith, Brookfield; 16 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Linneus First Baptist Church.
The Daily News-Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri, Tuesday, 1 February 1955.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1955/1955_00001677.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86354448/flora-m_-smithFlora married William Richard Smith on 2 Mar 1882. William (son of Joseph Mathias Smith and Elizabeth Jane Hooker) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Ida Ellen "Ella" Smith 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.
- 6. Corda Ann Smith 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.
- 7. Lola Frances Smith 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.
- 8. Orra "Norman" Smith 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.
- 9. Sopha Margaret Smith 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.
- 10. Maude Mae Smith 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.
- 11. James Alvin Smith was born on 11 Mar 1900 in Missouri; died on 16 Nov 1985; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
- 5. Ida Ellen "Ella" Smith
3. Norman Bruce Neely (1.Samuel1) was born on 11 Sep 1856 in West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1954 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Feb 1954 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Bowman, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Taylor Township, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Taylor Township, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Yellow Creek, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
The Cassity Reunion
Those attending the Cassity reunion in the city park at Linneus Sunday from Brookfield were: R.T. Cassity, Aaron Baker, N.B. Neely, A.L. Owens, Mrs. A.L. Owens, Allen Owens, Nolan Owens, Walter Liebhart, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Neely, daughters, Myrtle and Freta. Those attending from St. Catharine were: Mrs. Ada Abbott, Tom Cassity, Dick Cassity, Mrs. Helen R. Cassity, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cassity.
This was the biggest gathering of its kind held in the Linneaus Park this year, and a big basket dinner was indulged in at the noon hour. Frank Cassity of Purdin was elected president for the next year, and Mrs. William Childress of Linneus, secretary-treasurer. The two eighty-four-year-old twins, daughters of Armstrong Cassity, one of the forefathers of the family, in the county, were present. Mrs. America Moore of Cora and Mrs. Amanda Smith of Purdin. An orchestra from Yellow creek Township furnished the music.
Linn County Budget-Citizen, Brookfield, Missouri. Wednesday, 16 September 1931.
Norman B. Neely, father of Mrs. Ben Harris, formerly of this community and now of Birmingham near K.C., passed away recently at his home seven miles northeast of Brookfield in Linn county at the age of 97. He was born in West Virginia Sept. 11, 1856 and came to Missouri in 1869. He leaves 11 children all of whom were at the funeral except two who live in California. Surviving also are 28 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The Index, Hermitage, Missouri. Thursday, 4 March 1954.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1954/1954_00005383.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24548287/norman-bruce-neelyNorman married Henrietta Cassity on 14 Jan 1879 in Sullivan County, Missouri. Henrietta (daughter of Isaac Newton Cassity and Martha Tipton) was born on 29 Dec 1859 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 10 May 1928 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 12 May 1928 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Everett Elmer Neely was born on 13 Mar 1880 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 29 Jul 1964 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Jul 1964 in Green Castle Cemetery, Green Castle, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- 13. Emery Newton Neely was born on 26 May 1881 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 30 Sep 1970 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Oct 1970 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 14. Leota Gertrude Neely was born on 20 Jul 1882 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 28 Feb 1930 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Mar 1930 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 15. Sarah Margaret Neely was born on 26 Jan 1884 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 6 Dec 1962 in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Dec 1962 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 16. Elbert Neely was born on 6 Dec 1885.
- 17. Nellie Mae Neely was born on 11 Jul 1887 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Jan 1977 in Santa Clara County, California; was buried in Parklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 18. Elfie Ann Neely was born on 28 Jan 1889 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 3 Dec 1981 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Alpha Cemetery, Laredo, Grundy County, Missouri.
- 19. Ray Bruce Neely was born on 20 Jan 1891 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1971 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Sep 1971 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 20. Roxie Victoria Neely was born on 29 Sep 1892 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Dec 1969 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 21 Dec 1969 in Plainview Cemetery, Chula, Livingston County, Missouri.
- 21. Addie B. Neely was born on 25 Aug 1894 in Missouri; died on 5 Feb 1986 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
- 22. Hazel Edith Neely was born on 28 Jan 1897 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 26 Nov 1977 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California; was buried in Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California.
- 23. Cecil Emmett Neely was born on 28 Jan 1900 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Mar 1959 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Mar 1959 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 24. Martha Eunice Neely was born on 31 Oct 1901 in Missouri; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Sutter County, California; was buried in Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California.
4. Joseph Emery Neely (1.Samuel1) was born on 28 Feb 1854 in Upshur County, West Virginia; died on 16 Dec 1914 in Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Dec 1914 in Oakgrove Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Notes:
Joseph E. Neely was born in Upsure county, W.Va., Feb. 28, 1854, and died Dec. 16, 1914, aged 60 years, 9 months and 18 days. He came to Linn county, Mo., with his parents in 1869 and moved to Sullivan county in 1872, where he has resided ever since. He was married to Amanda Cassity in 1877, and to this union were born eight children, five boys and three girls. Two sons and one daughter survive – Roy E. and Floyd M. Neely and Mrs. Bessie M. Lawrence. He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, father, mother, three brothers and two sisters. His remains were laid to rest in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Not for the dead in
Christ we weep.
Their sorrows now are o’er
The sea is calm
The tempest past
On that eternal shore.
Eunice Neely.
The Milan Standard, Milan, Missouri. Thursday, 31 December 1914, page 1.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1914/1914_00041595.PDF
Death certificate gives name as James, but all other records give his name as Joseph.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41689537/joseph-emery-neelyJoseph married Amanda Jane Cassity in 1877. Amanda (daughter of Isaac Newton Cassity and Martha Tipton) was born on 14 Aug 1861 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 19 Jun 1949 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 21 Jun 1949 in Oakgrove Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
5. Ida Ellen "Ella" Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-fishbackFamily/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]
6. Corda Ann Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-longCorda 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]
7. Lola Frances Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-brownLola married Thomas Kassuth 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]
8. 
Orra "Norman" Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-smithOrra 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:
- 25. James William Smith 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.
- 26. Herman "Glenn" Smith 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.
- 27. Travis Edward Smith 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.
- 28. Orra "Norman" Smith 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.
- 29. Ruth Ann Smith 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.
- 30. Lucille Violet Smith 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.
- 31. Frances Lorene Smith 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.
- 32. Essie Maye Smith 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.
- 33. John Robert Smith 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.
- 34. George Alvin Smith 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.
9. Sopha Margaret Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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.PDFSopha 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:
- 35. Dorothy Geraldine Thorne 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.
- 36. Thomas Hardy Thorne was born on 25 Jan 1916 in Colorado; died on 12 Jun 1983; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
- 35. Dorothy Geraldine Thorne
10. Maude Mae Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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_-smith11. James Alvin Smith (2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-smithJames married Wenonah Beatrice Brown on 23 Jan 1923 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Missouri. Wenonah (daughter of William L. 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]
12. Everett Elmer Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 13 Mar 1880 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 29 Jul 1964 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Jul 1964 in Green Castle Cemetery, Green Castle, Sullivan County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: postmaster, farmer
- Census: 1910, Morrow, Adair County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Morrow, Adair County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Morrow, Adair County, Missouri
Notes:
Everett E. (Bud) Neely Passed Away July 18, In Kirksville
Everett E. (Bud) Neely, son of Norman B. and Henrietta (Cassity) Neely, was born near Milan, Missouri March 13, 1880, and died in a Kirksville hospital, July 28, 1964. He had been hospitalized the past nine weeks.
He was united in marriage to Gracie Clifton in January of 1910. Nine children were born to this marriage.
Surviving are three sons: Alvin, of Green Castle; Delman,, of Colona, Illinois; and Norman, of Silvis, Illinois; six daughters: Mrs. Roy (Mildred) Casey, Novinger; Mrs. Genave Scoonover, Silvis, Illinois; Mrs. Oma Wren, East Moline, Illinois; Mrs. Robert (Elveta) Dolan, Silvis, Illinois; Mrs. Richard (Helen Baker, East Moline, Illinois; and Mrs. Charles (Imogene) Bell, Novinger; thirty-one grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, two brothers: Emery N. Neely and Ray Neely, both of Brookfield; six sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Nellie) Owen, Brookfield; Mrs. Addie Gatlin and Mrs. Elfie McCoy, both of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Victoria Engleman, Chillicothe; Mrs. Eunice Freeman and Mrs. Edith McCoy both of Maryville, California.
He was preceded in death by his wife on April 6, 1947, two brothers and two sisters, one grandson and four great grandchildren.
Mr. Neely moved to Stahl in 1904, where he clerked in a store until 1914, when he was appointed postmaster. He retired as postmaster and as a farmer in 1948. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge.
Funeral services were held fFiday, July 31, at the Glenn E. Kent & Son Funeral Chapel in Green City, with the Elder Clyde O. Johnson of Green Castle, officiating. Burial was in the Green Castle cemetery.
The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 13 August 1953.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1964/1964_00025693.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21924989/everett-elmer-neely
Lot 1632Family/Spouse: Grace Harriet Clifton. Grace was born on 23 Jan 1888 in Adair County, Missouri; died on 6 Apr 1947 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Apr 1947 in Green Castle Cemetery, Green Castle, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Emery Newton Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 26 May 1881 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 30 Sep 1970 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Oct 1970 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Emery Neely, 89, Route 3, Brookfield, died Wednesday afternoon at Pershing Hospital.
Services were at 2 p.m. the following Saturday at the Wright Funeral Home, Brookfield, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth G. Kelley, of Kirksville. Burial was in the New Garden Cemetery.
Mr. Neely was born near Milan, May 26, 1881, the son of Norman B. and Henrietta Cassity Neely.
He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Elfie Mccoy and Mrs. Addie Gatlin, Kansas City; Mrs. Nellie Owen, San Jose, Calif.; Mrs. Eunice Freeman and Mrs. Edith McCoy, Marysville, Calif.; and a brother, Ray Neely, Linneus.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24544360/emery-newton-neely
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1970/1970_00037410.PDF14. Leota Gertrude Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 20 Jul 1882 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 28 Feb 1930 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Mar 1930 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Sister-In-Law Dies.
Mrs. C.C. Tipton received a message announcing the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. W.K. Lilly, this morning. According to the message Mrs. Lilly passed away at a hospital in Jefferson City following an operation for gall stones.
The body will be taken to Brookfield Sunday where funeral services will be held. Burial will be made at the New Garden cemetery, seven miles north of Brookfield. Mr. Lilly is a brother of Mrs. Tipton and Mrs. Nora Clark formerly of this city and uncle of Mrs. W.T. Reilly.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Friday 28 February 1930.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1930/1930_00004629.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24543192/leota-gertrude-lillyFamily/Spouse: William Kennedy Lilly. William was born on 7 Dec 1877 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; died on 30 May 1958 in Etterville, Miller County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Jun 1958 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Sarah Margaret Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 26 Jan 1884 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 6 Dec 1962 in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Dec 1962 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. Ben Harris Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Sarah Margaret Harris, 78, of Birmingham, Clay County, died last Thursday of a heart attack in a doctor's office in Liberty.
Mrs. Harris was the wife of Benjamin Harris and a resident of the Elkton community for a number of years. She was a native of Brownington, Mo. For the past 12 years she had resided in Birmingham. She was a member of the Mount Morah Baptist church at Milan.
Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Duane Harris, Independence; Earl Harris, Gladstone, and Keith Harris, Kansas City, North; two daughters, Mrs. Velma Whitaker, Gladstone and Mrs. Beulah Moore, Liberty; three brothers, Everett Neely, Green Castle, and Emery and Ray Neely, Brookfield; six sisters, Mrs. Eunice Freeman, Yuba, Calif.; Mrs. Edith McCoy, Maryville, Calif.; Mrs. Victoria Engleman, Chillicothe; Mrs. Addie Gatlin and Mrs. Elfie McCoy, Kansas City and Mrs. Nellie Owen, Brookfield; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Pasley Chapel in Liberty, and at 3 p.m. Sunday in the New Garden Baptist Church at Brookfield. Burial was in the church cemetery.
The Index, Hermitage, Missouri. Thursday, 13 December 1962.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1962/1962_00046253.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24543062/sarah-margaret-harrisFamily/Spouse: Benjamin Ezra Harris. Benjamin was born on 29 Sep 1878 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 10 Sep 1965 in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; was buried on 12 Sep 1965 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Elbert Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 6 Dec 1885. 17. Nellie Mae Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 11 Jul 1887 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Jan 1977 in Santa Clara County, California; was buried in Parklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
The Cassity Reunion
Those attending the Cassity reunion in the city park at Linneus Sunday from Brookfield were: R.T. Cassity, Aaron Baker, N.B. Neely, A.L. Owens, Mrs. A.L. Owens, Allen Owens, Nolan Owens, Walter Liebhart, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Neely, daughters, Myrtle and Freta. Those attending from St. Catharine were: Mrs. Ada Abbott, Tom Cassity, Dick Cassity, Mrs. Helen R. Cassity, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cassity.
This was the biggest gathering of its kind held in the Linneaus Park this year, and a big basket dinner was indulged in at the noon hour. Frank Cassity of Purdin was elected president for the next year, and Mrs. William Childress of Linneus, secretary-treasurer. The two eighty-four-year-old twins, daughters of Armstrong Cassity, one of the forefathers of the family, in the county, were present. Mrs. America Moore of Cora and Mrs. Amanda Smith of Purdin. An orchestra from Yellow creek Township furnished the music.
Linn County Budget-Citizen, Brookfield, Missouri. Wednesday, 16 September 1931.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131774159/nellie-mae-owenNellie married Alfred Lloyd Owens on 18 Aug 1909 in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri. Alfred was born on 2 Jul 1889 in Laredo, Grundy County, Missouri; died on 16 Jan 1965; was buried in Parklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Elfie Ann Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 28 Jan 1889 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 3 Dec 1981 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Alpha Cemetery, Laredo, Grundy County, Missouri. Notes:
Elfie Ann McCoy
Mrs. Elfie Ann McCoy died Thursday at her home in Kansas City. She was 92 and a former resident of the Laredo and Alpha communities.
Mrs. McCoy was born Jan. 28, 1889, in Browning, daughter of Norman B. and Henrietta Cassity Neely. She was a member of the Alpha Baptist Church, and had resided in Kansas City for 30 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Anderson, of the home in Kansas City, and two sisters, Mrs. Addie Gatlin, Independence, and Mrs. Eunice Freeman, Yuba City, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Alpha church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Park Lawn Funeral Home in Kansas City from 6 to 8 o'clock Saturday night and at the church after 2 p.m. Sunday.
She was preceded i death by her husband, William C. McCoy.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Friday 4 December 1981.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8519296/elfie-ann-mccoyFamily/Spouse: William Columbus McCoy. William was born on 2 Oct 1882 in Grundy County, MIssouri; died on 21 Sep 1952 in Laredo, Grundy County, Missouri; was buried on 24 Sep 1952 in Alpha Cemetery, Laredo, Grundy County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Ray Bruce Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 20 Jan 1891 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1971 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Sep 1971 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24548342/ray-bruce-neely
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1971/1971_00036643.PDFFamily/Spouse: Sarah Pearl Rinehart. Sarah was born on 10 May 1884 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Oct 1965 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Oct 1965 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. Roxie Victoria Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 29 Sep 1892 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Dec 1969 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 21 Dec 1969 in Plainview Cemetery, Chula, Livingston County, Missouri. Notes:
Rites Sunday for Mrs. Victoria Engelman
She Resided in Chula and Laredo Areas for Years.
Mrs. Victoria Engleman 1209 Monroe street died at 2:30 o’clock this morning at the Chillicothe hospital. She had been in failing health several years and hospitalized two weeks. She was 77.
Mrs. Engleman, a daughter of Norman Newton Neely and Henrietta (Cassity) Neely was born in Browning on Sept. 29, 1892. She was reared in the Browning community and in 1909 married Delbert Engleman.
Mr. and Mrs. Engleman resided 30 years in the Chula and Laredo area where they engaged in farming. Mr. Engleman died in 1955.
Mrs. Engleman was a member of the Chula Baptist church. For the last few years she had made her home with the daughter Mrs. Kathleen Jacobs.
In addition to her daughter she leaves two brothers, Ray Neely, Linneus and Emery Neely Brookfield, five sisters, Mrs. Effie McCoy and Mrs. Addie Gatlin, Kansas City, Mrs. Nellie Owen, San Jose, Calif., and Miss Eunice Freeman and Mrs. Edith McCoy, Maryville, Calif.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Chula Baptist church. The Rev. Elton Smith, assisted by Rev. Danny Wilford, will officiate. Interment will be in the Plainview cemetery, near Chula.
The body will be in state at the Lindley Funeral Home until 11:30 Sunday morning and will ten be taken to the Chula Baptist Church to lie in state until the hour of the service.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Friday, 19 December 1969, page 1, continued on page 6.
LKH Note: Her surname is misspelled in the header of her obituary.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86955965/roxie-victoria-engleman
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1969/1969_00050796.PDFFamily/Spouse: Oliver Delbert Engleman. Oliver was born on 27 Oct 1887 in Laredo, Grundy County, Missouri; died on 20 May 1955 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 22 May 1955 in Plainview Cemetery, Chula, Livingston County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Addie B. Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 25 Aug 1894 in Missouri; died on 5 Feb 1986 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. Addie M. Gatlin
Mrs. Addie McNulty Gatlin, 91, Independence, died Wednesday at the Medical Center of Independence. She was born in Browning, Mo., and had lived in Independence most of his life. Mrs. Gatlin was a seamstress for National Bella Hess Inc. before she retire din 1962. She was a member of the Olga Rebekah Lodge. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Etha Danforth, Independence; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ott & Mitchell Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel.
The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri. Friday. 7 February 1986.
Addie married Rice Edward McNulty on 28 Feb 1912 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Rice (son of Henry O. D. McNulty and Sarah Williams) was born on 10 Jun 1882 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 2 Jan 1937 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 4 Jan 1937 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Addie married David Ira Gatlin on 1 Dec 1949 in Jackson County, Missouri. David was born on 21 May 1888 in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri; died on 2 Aug 1957 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Aug 1957 in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Hazel Edith Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 28 Jan 1897 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 26 Nov 1977 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California; was buried in Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California. Notes:
Edith McCoy
Marysville – Funeral services for Edith McCoy, 780, a 40-year Marysville resident, were held today at Ullrey Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. McCoy died Friday at Fremont Medical Center.
She is survived by a son, Max McCoy of Yuba City; sisters, Eunice Freeman of Marysville, Effie McCoy of Kansas City, and Addie Gatlin of Independence, Mo., and two grandchildren.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California. Tuesday, 28 November 1977.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83915510/hazel-edith-mccoyHazel married Samuel Lewis McCoy on 17 Oct 1917. Samuel was born on 23 Mar 1885 in Missouri; died on 4 Dec 1951 in Marysville, Yuba County, California; was buried in Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Cecil Emmett Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 28 Jan 1900 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Mar 1959 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Mar 1959 in New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Saline, Miller County, Missouri
- Census: 1940, Wilson Township, Grundy County, Missouri
Notes:
Neely - Mr. Cecil E., 1621 Lister ave., passed away march 24, 1959, age 59 years. Services and interment Brookfield, Mo., Mr. Neely will lie in state at the parlors on the Paseo at Bruch Creek, blvd., until 8 a.m. Thursday.
D.W. Newcomer's Sons, LO - I-0024.
The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri. Wednesday, 25 March 1959.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25764318/cecil-emmett-neely
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1959/1959_00013467.PDF24. Martha Eunice Neely (3.Norman2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 31 Oct 1901 in Missouri; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Sutter County, California; was buried in Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24403707/martha-eunice-freemanFamily/Spouse: Floyd Cavil Freeman. Floyd (son of Joel Harvey Freeman and Ida May McDonald) was born on 3 Mar 1895 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Aug 1963 in Marysville, Yuba County, California; was buried in Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
25. James William Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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_-smithJames 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:
- 37. James William Smith 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.
- 38. Norma Smith 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.
- 39. Jerald Lewis Smith 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.
- 40. Mary Ruth Smith 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.
- 41. Janet Laughie Smith 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.
- 42. Gary Lee Smith 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.
- 43. Larry Dean Smith was born on 22 Jan 1947 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Feb 2008 in Rock Island County, Illinois.
26. Herman "Glenn" Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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
Block F, Row 6, Grave Space 40.0, Lot BB5Herman 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]
27. Travis Edward Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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_-smithTravis 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]
28. Orra "Norman" Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-smithOrra 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]
29. Ruth Ann Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-mckenzieRuth 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:
- 44. James Ernest McKenzie was born on 10 Nov 1938 in Missouri; died on 19 Jun 2014; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
- 45. Anna Maud McKenzie 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.
- 44. James Ernest McKenzie
30. Lucille Violet Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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
Third Addition, Lot 70Lucille 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:
- 46. Terry Smith Hoag was born on 7 Apr 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 10 Jan 2013; was buried in burial details unknown.
- 46. Terry Smith Hoag
31. Frances Lorene Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-duncanFrances 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]
32. Essie Maye Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-loveFamily/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:
- 47. Delmer Duane Oertwig 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.
- 48. Robert D. Oertwig 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.
- 47. Delmer Duane Oertwig
33. John Robert Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-smithJohn 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]
34. George Alvin Smith (8.Orra3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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 War35. Dorothy Geraldine Thorne (9.Sopha3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-turnerDorothy 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]
36. Thomas Hardy Thorne (9.Sopha3, 2.Flora2, 1.Samuel1) 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-thorneThomas 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]