Ella Mae Clifton
1892 - 1982 (90 years)
1. Ella Mae Clifton was born on 25 Mar 1892 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Sep 1982 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: teacher
Notes:
MHR note: Lottie said that Ella was a member of the Christian Church and the Eastern Star. She was a teacher for 34 years.
Ella and Ernest had one son.
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Fred C. Beck, 76, and Ella M. Hammer, 75, Spencer.
Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa. Tuesday, 15 August 1967, page 14.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Beck of Spencer will be held today, Tuesday, September 14, at 2:30 p.m. from the Warner Funeral Home.. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer
Mrs. Beck died Saturday, September 11, 1982 at the Spencer Municipal Hospital. She was 90.
Ella Mae Clifton was born March 22, 1892 near Homer, Illinois, the fourth child of George Andrew and Evaline (Hedges) Clifton. In 1895 the Clifton family moved to Clay County and settled near Everly, later moving to Moneta where they had purchased a farm. Ell graduated from Everly High School and began teaching at age 17. She was married to Ernest Anderson in 1918. A school teacher for many years, Ella also worked capably at many jobs, among them were an oil station attendant, tombstone salesman, life insurance salesman and after the death of her second husband, Berl Hammer, she started a dress shop in Spencer. She later moved to Emmetsburg, building a larger bridal and dress selection in her shop. Ella sold the business in 1957 to return to college and renew her teaching certificate. She taught in Hartley for several years and then taught the special education classes in Spencer until she was married to Fred Beck on August 10, 1966. Ella taught school for a total of 39 years.
Mrs. Beck is survived by her husband, Fred a resident of Long House in Spencer; a son Jack LeRoy Anderson of Mason City; six grandsons; two great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Lottie) LaDow of Emmetsburg.
The Reporter, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, Tuesday, September 14, 1982.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117327824/ella-m_-beckElla married Ernest Bernhart Anderson on 27 Apr 1918 in Estherville, Iowa, and was divorced before 1938. Ernest (son of Christian Anderson and Maggie Nelson) was born on 6 Aug 1894 in Royal, Clay County, Iowa; died on 23 May 1972; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Jack Leroy Anderson
was born on 6 Aug 1929 in Freedom Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa; died on 16 Mar 1988 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Ella married Samuel Berlin Hammer on 8 Aug 1938 in Jackson, Minnesota. Samuel was born on 6 May 1889 in McDowell, Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1940 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Jul 1940 in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Ella married Fred C. Beck in 1967 in Iowa. Fred was born in 1881; died in 1961; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 2
2. Jack Leroy Anderson (1.Ella1) was born on 6 Aug 1929 in Freedom Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa; died on 16 Mar 1988 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6897283/jack-l-anderson