William Pulliam
1869 - 1947 (78 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. William Pulliam was born on 26 Aug 1869 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Nov 1947 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Nov 1947 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1940, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
note from findagrave: From his death certificate #40676 and from his wife's obit in the Browning Leader-Record, issue 21 Aug 1952.
JOHN WILLIAM PULLIAM, of Milan, Sullivan Co MO, son of THOMAS and ANNA (CASSIDY) PULLIAM, was born in Linn Co Mo 26 Aug 1869. Died 24 Nov 1947 in Milan MO. Married Mrs DAISY BELLE (BOWDEN) DODSON 25 Dec 1932, who survives.
WILLAIM, the son of THOMAS and ANNA PULLIAM, married ELLA ELSTON 27 Nov 1892. Children born, LLOYD A. of Englewood CA; JESS O. and EVA MAE HELMS, both of Chillicothe MO. Wife died 19 April 1932. Married DAISY B. DODSON. Came to Milan 4 years ago. Also left brothers CHARLES and EDWARD PULLIAM of Purdin MO; sisters ETTA CADY of Purdin; and MINNIE BIVENS, Denver CO. (The Browning Leader-Record, issue 4 Dec 1947, Browning MO.)
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1947/1947_00040687.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837620/john-pulliam
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88206797/william-pulliamWilliam married Ella Elston on 27 Nov 1892. Ella was born on 9 Jul 1875 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 5 Apr 1932 in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 7 Apr 1932 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lloyd Albert Pulliam
was born on 21 Sep 1893 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles County, California. - 3. Eva Mae Pulliam was born on 10 May 1902 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Dec 1976 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- 4. Jesse Owen Pulliam was born on 28 Aug 1898 in Missouri; died on 26 Feb 1969 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Feb 1969 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- 5. Carrie Pulliam was born in 1902 in Missouri; died before 1920.
William married Daisy Belle Wheeler on 25 Dec 1932. Daisy was born on 8 Feb 1876 in Adair County, Missouri; died on 12 Aug 1952 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Aug 1952 in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 2
2. Lloyd Albert Pulliam (1.William1) was born on 21 Sep 1893 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Montrose, McCook County, South Dakota
- Census: 1950, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California
Notes:
Lloyd Pulliam
Lloyd Pulliam 63, former resident of Sioux Falls, died at his home in Hawthorn, Calif., Monday suddenly. Mr. Pulliam was a merchant at Montrose and a salesman here before moving to California. Final rites are pending. A daughter, Mrs. June Cohrone, Hawthorne, survived. He was preceded in death by his wife.
Argus-Leader, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tuesday, 12 November 1957.
3. Eva Mae Pulliam (1.William1) was born on 10 May 1902 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Dec 1976 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
LKH note:
Eva married first to Russell Dee "R.D." Monroe on 18 March 1927 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. They had a daughter. Russell died in 1938.
Eva married second to Wallace Elbert Helms on 17 August 1940, in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Wallace died four years later in 1944. This was a second marriage for both Eva and Wallace. Wallace was first married to Opal who died in 1930. They lived in Iowa and had a son, Wallace E. Helms Jr.
LKH note:
Obit for Wallace E. Helms.
Death of Wallace E. Helms.
Through courtesy of Mrs. Maxine Helms, The Bulletin is informed of the passing of Wallace Helms, well-known former citizen of Purdin which occurred at his home in Chillicothe early Monday morning of heart trouble, following a brief illness. Mr. Helms was engaged in the restaurant business in Chillicothe and ha d a large regular patronage, near the Milwaukee railroad division. He was an excellent citizen and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife of the home, one son Wallace E. Jr., and two grandchildren of Moline, Ill.; one brother Dr. E.T. Helms of Eugene, Ore., one sister, Mrs. Lydia Seals of Purdin and other relatives.
The body was brought back to Purdin for the funeral which was held at the Methodist church there Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.E. Corbin. Music was furnished by the Purdin male quartete. Mrs. Maxine Helms who was a relative by marriage of the deceased, and others.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 16 March 1944.
LKH note:
Missouri death certificate for Wallace Helms.
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1944/1944_00011428.PDF
LKH note:
Missouri death certificate for Russell Dee Monroe
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1938/1938_00022331.PDF
Operated restaurant here
Mrs. Eva Murray, 75, died Thursday at Maryville hospital. She had been a resident of Skidmore for 20 years and was a former restaurant operator in Chillicothe.
She was born in Linn County, May 10, 1910, a daughter of William Pulliam and Ella Elston Pulliam. She was a member of the Christian church.
She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles Burnett, Omaha, Neb., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Price Funeral Home at Maryville.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Purdin.
Mrs. Murray operated a 24-hour cafe on Webster street, near the Milwaukee railroad depot, for years. It was a favorite eating place for railroad men as well as others.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Monday, 27 December 1976.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797753/eva_mae_helmsEva married Russell Dee Monroe on 18 Mar 1927 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Russell was born on 28 Jan 1894 in Shelby, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Jun 1938 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Jun 1938 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Eva married Wallace Elbert Helms on 17 Aug 1940 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Wallace was born on 21 Jun 1897 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Mar 1944 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Mar 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. 
Jesse Owen Pulliam (1.William1) was born on 28 Aug 1898 in Missouri; died on 26 Feb 1969 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Feb 1969 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
Notes:
Jess Owen Pulliam, son of William and Ella Elston Pulliam, was born near Purdin MO, died at his Purdin home. 27 Sept 1919 wed Myrl Stone.
One daughter Nadine Elliott.
Preceded by parents, wife and brother Lloyd. 7 Nov 1965 wed Eva Myers, who is left with daughter Nadine, grandson Roger and son in law Lawrence Elliott, Kansas City; and sister Eva Murray, Skidmore MO.
The Browning Leader-Record, issue 6 March 1969, Browning MO.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837512/jess_owen_pulliam
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1969/1969_00007869.PDFJesse married Viva Myrle Stone on 27 Sept 1919. Viva was born on 4 Sep 1900 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Feb 1965 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 4 Feb 1965 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Carrie Pulliam (1.William1) was born in 1902 in Missouri; died before 1920. Notes:
LKH note:
Carrie is in the 1920 census record, but not in any after that.
She is not listed as a surviving child in her father's obituary in 1947.