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Peter Wheeler

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• Birth: about 1779.
  His age was given as 22 when he petitioned for a land grant in 1801.¹
• Parentage: Ephraim Wheeler.¹
• Land Petition: 21 July 1801, Upper CanadaO. He petitioned for the land on the basis of his father, Ephraim Wheeler, being a United Empire Loyalist.¹
  

  Peter Wheeler, land grant petition, 21 July 1801
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  Peter Wheeler and Jane Boyd
  Marriage Bond: 9 December 1839, Richmond Hill, York County, Upper CanadaO, filed by groom as principal and by surety, Caleb McWilliams, in the sum of 200 pounds.
  John Clarke, inn keeper, of Vaughan Township was the other surety.²
  

  Peter Wheeler and Jane Boyd, marriage bond, 9 December 1839

• Last Edited: 2 January 2023

Citations

1. [S5947] Upper Canada, Petitions for Land Grants and Leases, vol. 546A, W misc., no. 41, land grant petition, Peter Wheeler entry, 21 Jul 1801; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/521830 : accessed 2 Jan 2023) > DGS 8631463 > image 997 of 1059; imaged from FHL digital film 8631463.
2. [S5946] "Marriage Bonds, 1779-1858 - Upper and Lower Canada," Peter Wheeler and Jane Boyd entry, recorded 9 Dec 1839, database with images, Library and Archives Canada (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/vital-statistics-births-marriages-deaths/marriage-bonds/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=2334& : accessed 2 Jan 2023; Library and Archives Canada, "Upper Canada and Canada West (now Ontario), 1803 to 1845," vol. 39, no. 2334; citing microfilm RG4-B28, roll H-1131.

Jane Boyd

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  Peter Wheeler and Jane Boyd
  Marriage Bond: 9 December 1839, Richmond Hill, York County, Upper CanadaO, filed by groom as principal and by surety, Caleb McWilliams, in the sum of 200 pounds.
  John Clarke, inn keeper, of Vaughan Township was the other surety.¹
  

  Peter Wheeler and Jane Boyd, marriage bond, 9 December 1839

• Last Edited: 2 January 2023

Citations

1. [S5946] "Marriage Bonds, 1779-1858 - Upper and Lower Canada," Peter Wheeler and Jane Boyd entry, recorded 9 Dec 1839, database with images, Library and Archives Canada (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/vital-statistics-births-marriages-deaths/marriage-bonds/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=2334& : accessed 2 Jan 2023; Library and Archives Canada, "Upper Canada and Canada West (now Ontario), 1803 to 1845," vol. 39, no. 2334; citing microfilm RG4-B28, roll H-1131.

Thomas Luther Ames

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• Birth: , New YorkO.¹

• Last Edited: 14 January 2023

Citations

1. [S5498] "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVP3-CB7: accessed 29 Mar 2021), record image, Robert J. Klinger and Nellie Paulder, filed 11 Mar 1913, volume 1, p. 561, no. 2801, image 311 of 544; citing "Marriage Records, 1908-1935, Chemung County Courthouse, Elmira, New York."

Ida Judd

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• Last Edited: 29 January 2023

Edward M. Pyle

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• Marriage: to Mary Ellen Ray, 8 August 1894, "Edward M. Pyle and Mary Ellen Ray, " by S. B. Allen, County Judge, Schuyler, Colfax County, NebraskaO.
  Groom: Edward M. Pyle, age 30, white, born Illinois, resides Leigh, Nebraska, parents Samuel Pyle and Mary Jane Wier
  Bride: Mary Ellen Ray, age 17, white, born Michigan, resides Leigh, Nebraska, parents M. M. Ray and Adeline Grant¹
  

  Edward M. Pyle and Mary Ellen Ray, marriage, 8 August 1894
• Divorce granted: from Mary Ellen Ray, 12 July 1901, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, "Mary E. Pyle v. Edward M. Pyle." According to a news article, Mary Ellen was granted a divorce from Edward on the grounds of non-support and was granted restoration of her maiden name.²

• Last Edited: 20 July 2024

Citations

1. [S5969] Colfax County, Nebraska, Marriage Records, vol. 3, p. 457, no. 1339, marriage, Edward M. Pyle and Mary Ellen Ray entry, 8 Aug 1894, recorded 8 Aug 1894; imaged in "Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/ : accessed 11 Feb 2023) > Colfax > 1869-1896 > image 1062 of 1160; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 7739080; from original records housed at "State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska."
2. [S6043] "Where 'Twas a Failure," divorce notice, The (Omaha, Nebraska) Evening World-Herald, 12 Jul 1901, p. 2, col. 7; image, GenealogyBank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 21 Feb 2023.)

John Loveland

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• Birth: about 1812, OhioO.¹
• Family Event - birth of child: , parent of Nancy Loveland.^2,2
• Census: 5 September 1850, Union Township, Branch County, MichiganO, federal census of 1 June 1850, head of household, dwelling 169, family 186.
  John Loveland, age 38, male, farmer, born Ohio
  Samantha Loveland, age 28, female, born New York
  Harvey Loveland, age 13, male, born Ohio
  Amelia Loveland, age 10, female, born Ohio
  Nancy Loveland, age 3/12, female, born Massachusetts¹

• Last Edited: 19 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6012] 1850 U.S. census, Branch County, Michigan, population schedule, Union Township, p. 373b-374a (stamped), dwelling 169, family 186, John Loveland household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 19 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 347.
2. [S5275] Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Marriage Records, liber 4 : 57, no. 861, no. 861, 14 Jul 1870, entry for John Grant and Nancy Loveland; Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Samantha

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• Birth: about 1822, New YorkO.¹
• Family Event - birth of child: , parent of Nancy Loveland.^2,2
• Census: 5 September 1850, Union Township, Branch County, MichiganO, federal census of 1 June 1850, household of John Loveland, dwelling 169, family 186.
  Samantha Loveland, age 28, female, born New York¹
• Census: 12 June 1860, Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, MichiganO, federal census of 1 June 1860, head of household, dwelling 348, family 354.
  Eliza Loveland, age 36, female, "widdow labor[?]," personal estate value $100, born Massachusetts
  Henry Loveland, age 22, male, farm, born Ohio
  Nancy Loveland, age 10, female, born Michigan, attended school
  Emma J. Loveland, age 3, female, born Michigan³

• Last Edited: 19 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6012] 1850 U.S. census, Branch County, Michigan, population schedule, Union Township, p. 373b-374a (stamped), dwelling 169, family 186, John Loveland household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 19 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 347.
2. [S5275] Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Marriage Records, liber 4 : 57, no. 861, no. 861, 14 Jul 1870, entry for John Grant and Nancy Loveland; Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
3. [S6017] 1860 U.S. census, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, population schedule, Charleston Township, p. 45 (penned), dwelling 348, family 354, Eliza Loveland household; image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 19 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 548.

Amelia Loveland

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• Birth: about 1840, OhioO.¹
• Census: 5 September 1850, Union Township, Branch County, MichiganO, federal census of 1 June 1850, household of John Loveland, dwelling 169, family 186.
  Amelia Loveland, age 10, female, born Ohio¹

• Last Edited: 19 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6012] 1850 U.S. census, Branch County, Michigan, population schedule, Union Township, p. 373b-374a (stamped), dwelling 169, family 186, John Loveland household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 19 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 347.

Emma J. Loveland

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• Birth: about 1857, MichiganO.¹
• Census: 12 June 1860, Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, MichiganO, federal census of 1 June 1860, household of Samantha, dwelling 348, family 354.
  Emma J. Loveland, age 3, female, born Michigan¹

• Last Edited: 19 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6017] 1860 U.S. census, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, population schedule, Charleston Township, p. 45 (penned), dwelling 348, family 354, Eliza Loveland household; image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 19 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 548.

Frank F. DeLor

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• Birth: about 1878, NebraskaO.¹
• Marriage: to Mary Ellen Ray, 6 August 1901, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IowaO, age ~23, "Frank F. Debor and Mary E. Ray," by R. T. Bryant, Justice of the Peace.
  Groom: Frank F. Debor, resides Omaha, teamster, age 23, white, 1st marriage, born Nebraska, parents S. Debor and M. Jenkins
  Bride: Mary E. Ray, resides Omaha, age 23, white, 2nd marriage, parents M. Ray and A. Grant
  Witness: Anna Ray¹
  

  Frank F. Debor and Mary E. Ray, marriage, 6 August 1901
• Family Event - witness to marriage of future sister-in-law: 1 December 1902, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, Samuel A. Bowers and Anna Ray, "Samuel A. Bowers and Anna O. Wray," by Duncan M. Vinsonhaler, County Judge.²
  

  Samuel A. Bowers and Anna O. Wray, marriage, 1 December 1902
• Family Event - birth of child: about 1903, parent of Lutie R. DeLor.³
• Family Event - birth of child: about 1906, parent of Minni A. DeLor.³
• Death: 25 December 1908, age ~30, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO.
  He was killed while working at his job as a railroad switchman.⁴
• News Article: 26 December 1908, Morning World-Herald, (Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.)
  Switchman Killed by Burlington Engine
  
  Frank Delor Falls from Runningboard and His Head Crushed to Pulp
  
  Missing his footing on the runningboard of a switch engine on the Burlington yards at Sixth and Douglas streets Friday morning at 6:15 o'clock. Frank Delor, a switchman, was instantly killed. Wheels of the engine passed over Delor's head, crushing it almost to a pulp. The body was not mutilated. It was at once taken in charge by [?] P. C. Healey and an inquest will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
  
  The engine was switching on a Hoagland Lumber company spur. Foreman McLida was in charge of the crew and a switchman name Ingram was working with Delor.
  
  At 1126 North Twentieth street, where the Delor family resides, Mrs. Delor was preparing for the homecoming of her husband and anticipating a happy Christmas for themselves and their two little children when she was informed of his death.
  
  Mr. Delor was 28 years of age. He had the spent the greater part of his life in Omaha, but entered the employ of the Burlington only a few months ago.⁴
• Family Event - birth of child: about September 1909, parent of Francis T. DeLor.³

• Last Edited: 25 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6034] Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Marriage Records, p. 73-1325, no. 12123, marriage, Frank F. Debor and Mary E. Ray entry, 6 Aug 1901, recorded 2 Nov 1901; imaged in "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > 1901 > 405 (Madison - Ringgold) > image 367 of 424; from original records housed at "Iowa Department of Public Health, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa."
2. [S6040] Douglas County, Nebraska, Marriage Records, p. 652, no. 12303, marriage, Samuel A. Bowers and Anna O. Wray entry, 1 Dec 1902; imaged in "Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > Douglas > 1902-1903 > image 331 of 530; from original records housed at "State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska."
3. [S6044] 1910 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 5, enumeration district (ED) 38, sheet 10A, dwelling 187, family 216, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 843.
4. [S6041] "Switchman Killed by Burlington Engine," The (Omaha, Nebraska) Morning World-Herald, 26 Dec 1908, p. 3, col. 7; image, GenealogyBank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 21 Feb 2023.)

William A. Gilbough

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• Birth: about 1882, IowaO.
• Marriage: to Bessie Ray, 29 March 1907, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IowaO, age ~25, "William A. Gilbough and Bessie M. Ray," by Rev. Henry DeLong.
  They were married in a double wedding with Bessie's sister, Martha, who married Logan Gray the same day.
  
  Groom: William A. Gilbough, resides Omaha, boilermaker, age 25, white, 2nd marriage, born Iowa, parents John W. Gilbough and Ida A. Hall
  Bride: Bessie M. Ray, resides Omaha, age 21, white, 1st marriage, born Nebraska, parents Matt Ray and Adeline Grant
  Witness: L. I. Gray¹
  

  William A. Gilbough and Bessie M. Ray, marriage, 29 March 1907

• Last Edited: 4 March 2023

Citations

1. [S6035] Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Marriage Records, p. 78-1397, no. 16759, marriage, William A. Gilbough and Bessie M. Ray entry, 29 Mar 1907, recorded 1 Apr 1907; imaged in "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > 1906-1907 > 428 (Page - Wright) > image 238 of 650; from original records housed at "Iowa Department of Public Health, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa."

Logan I. Gray

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• Birth: about 1884, NebraskaO.
• Marriage: to Martha Ray, 29 March 1907, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IowaO, age ~23, "Logan I. Gray and Martha B. Ray," by Rev. Henry DeLong.
  They were married in a double wedding with Martha's sister, Bessie, who married William A. Gilbough the same day.
  
  Groom: Logan I. Gray, resides Omaha, lineman, age 23, white, 1st marriage, born Nebraska, parents John Gray and L. Nickson
  Bride: Martha B. Ray, resides Omaha, age 23, white, 1st marriage, born Nebraska, parents Matthew M. Ray and Adeline Grant
  Witness: Bessie M. Ray¹
  

  Logan I. Gray and Martha B. Ray, marriage, 29 March 1907

• Last Edited: 4 March 2023

Citations

1. [S6036] Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Marriage Records, p. 78-1397, no. 16760, marriage, Logan I. Gray and Martha B. Ray entry, 29 Mar 1907, recorded 1 Apr 1907; imaged in "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > 1906-1907 > 428 (Page - Wright) > image 238 of 650; from original records housed at "Iowa Department of Public Health, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa."

Nellie Hodson

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• Birth: about 1890, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO.
• Marriage: to Mathew Ray, 22 July 1912, Fort Dodge, Webster County, IowaO, age ~22, "Matt Ray and Nellie Hodson," by S. N. Magowan, Justice of the Peace.
  Groom: Matt Ray, resides Sioux City, Iowa, mattress maker, age 22, white, 1st marriage, born Schuyler, Nebraska, parents Mathis Ray and Adaline Grant
  Bride: Nellie Hodson, resides Omaha, age 22, white, 1st marriage, born Omaha, parents Michael J. Hodson and Elizabeth Conly
  Witnesses: Mr. and Mrs. Tony Calamia¹
  

  Matt Ray and Nellie Hodson, marriage, 22 July 1912

• Last Edited: 4 March 2023

Citations

1. [S6037] Webster County, Iowa, Marriage Records, p. 94-1822, license no. 23, marriage, Matt Ray and Nellie Hodson entry, 22 Jul 1912, recorded 9 Oct 1912; imaged in "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > 1912-1913 > 451 (Sac - Wright) > image 267 of 424; from original records housed at "Iowa Department of Public Health, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa."

Henry Castleton

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• Birth: about 1879, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO.
• Marriage: to Mildred V. Ray, 6 May 1905, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, age ~26, "Henry Castleton and Mildred V. Ray," by Rev. Charles W. Savidge, Pastor of People's Church.
  Groom: Henry Castleton, resides Omaha, age 26, born Omaha, parents William Castleton and Ellen Morris
  Bride: Mildred V. Ray, resides Omaha, age 23, born Schuyler, Nebraska, parents Mathew Ray and Adeline Grant
  License: 5 May 1905
  Witnesses: Ed Mulligan and Emma Hart, both of Omaha
  Intended residence after marriage: 930 N. 24th¹
  

  Henry Castleton and Mildred V. Ray, marriage, 6 May 1905
• Family Event - birth of child: , parent of Adaline Castleton.²
• Census: 20 April 1910, 2222 Paul St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 15 April 1910, head of household, "Henry Castleton household," dwelling 167, family 193, house rented.
  Henry Castleton, head, male, white, age 31, married once, married 5 years, born Nebraska, parents born England (English), speaks English, mattress maker, factory, worker, not out of work, 0 weeks out of work in 1909, able to read and write
  Mildred Castleton, wife, female, white, age 28, married once, married 5 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living, born Nebraska, parents born Michigan, speaks English, no occupation, able to read and write
  David Castleton, brother, male, white, age 29, single, born Nebraska, parents born England (English), speaks English, cabinet maker, factory, worker, not out of work, 0 weeks out of work in 1909, able to read and write
  William Castleton, father, male, white, age 79, widowed, married 44 years, born England (English), parents born England (English), immigrated 1860, naturalized, speaks English, no occupation, unable to read or write, not a veteran
  Adaline Casteleton, daughter, female, white, age 4, single, born Nebraska, parents born Nebraska, no occupation, unable to read or write, did not attend school²
• Census: 10 January 1920, 3358 39th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 January 1920, head of household, "Henry Castleton household," dwelling 153, family 154, house owned on mortgage.
  Henry Castleton, head, male, white, age 40, married, able to read and write, born Nebraska, parents born England (English), speaks English, mattress maker, mattress company, worker
  Mildred V. Castleton, wife, female, white, age 37, married, able to read and write, born Nebraska, parents born Michigan, speaks English, no occupation
  Adeline L. Castleton, daughter, female, white, age 13, single, attended school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, parents born Nebrask, speaks English, no occupation³

• Last Edited: 13 March 2023

Citations

1. [S6038] Douglas County, Nebraska, Marriage Records, p. 144, no. 15668, marriage, Henry Castleton and Mildred V. Ray entry, 6 May 1905; imaged in "Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > Douglas > 1904-1905 > image 300 of 721; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 7739080; from original records housed at "State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska."
2. [S6124] 1910 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 8, enumeration district (ED) 56, sheet 9B, dwelling 167, family 193, Henry Castleton household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 Mar 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 844.
3. [S6125] 1920 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 12, enumeration district (ED) 130, sheet 7B, dwelling 153, family 154, Henry Castleton household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 Mar 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 989.

Margaret Lee

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• Birth: about 1891, Benson, Douglas County, NebraskaO.
• Marriage: to James Ray, 17 November 1923, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IowaO, age ~32, "James Wm. Ray and Margaret Lee," by G. J. Harding, Justice of the Peace.
  Groom: James Wm. Ray, resides Omah, laborer, age 36 next birthday, white, 2nd marriage, born Schuyler Nebraska, parents M. Ray and Adaline Grant
  Bride: Margaret Lee, resides Omaha, age 33 next birthday, white, 1st marriage, born Benson, Nebraska, parents Fred Lee and Dora Klusman
  Witnesses: Minnie Pond and Logan J. Gray[?]¹
  

  James Wm. Ray and Margaret Lee, marriage, 17 November 1923

• Last Edited: 4 March 2023

Citations

1. [S6039] Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Marriage Records, p. 78-016311, return no. 1776, marriage, James Wm. Ray and Margaret Lee entry, 17 Nov 1923; imaged in "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > 1923 > 4 > image 4201 of 4786; from original records housed at "Iowa Department of Public Health, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa."

Samuel A. Bowers

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• Birth: about 1875, OhioO.
• Marriage: to Anna Ray, 1 December 1902, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, age ~27, "Samuel A. Bowers and Anna O. Wray," by Duncan M. Vinsonhaler, County Judge.
  Groom: Samuel A. Bowers, resides Omaha, age 27, born Ohio, parents Michael Bowers and Cannada Ator
  Bride: Anna O. Wray, resides Omah, age 20, born Nebraska, parents Matthew Wray and Adaline Grant
  Witnesses: F. DeLor and Mary DeLor, both of Omaha
  Intended residence after marriage: 1712 Jackson¹
  

  Samuel A. Bowers and Anna O. Wray, marriage, 1 December 1902

• Last Edited: 4 March 2023

Citations

1. [S6040] Douglas County, Nebraska, Marriage Records, p. 652, no. 12303, marriage, Samuel A. Bowers and Anna O. Wray entry, 1 Dec 1902; imaged in "Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/ : accessed 21 Feb 2023) > Douglas > 1902-1903 > image 331 of 530; from original records housed at "State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska."

Herbert S. Hopson

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• Birth: about 1884.
• Marriage: to Mary Ellen Ray, about 15 December 1909, Columbus, Platte County, NebraskaO, age ~25, "Herbert S. Hopson and Mary Delor."
  Report of their marriage license was made in a local newspaper.¹
• Census: 21 April 1910, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 15 April 1910, head of household, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 5, precinct 5, enumeration district 38, dwelling 187, family 216, house owned free.
  Herbert S. Hopson, head, male, white, age 23, married once, born New York, father born England, mother born New York, speaks English, teamster, coal company, worker, not out of work, 0 weeks unemployed 1909, able to read and write
  Mary E. Hopson, wife, female, white, age 30, married twice, married 0 years, mother of 3 children, 3 living, born Michigan, father born Ohio, mother born Michigan, speaks English, no occupation
  Lutie R. DeLor, stepdaughter, female, white, age 7, single, born Nebraska, father born Nebraska, mother born Michigan, no occupation, attended school
  Minni A. DeLor, stepdaughter, female, white, age 4, single, born Illinois, father born Nebraska, mother born Michigan
  Francis T. DeLor, stepdaughter, female, white, age 6/12, single, born Nebraska, father born Nebraska, mother born Michigan²
• Census: 7 January 1920, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 January 1920, head of household, "Herbert Hopson household," ward 3, enumeration district 26, dwelling 83, family 96, home owned free.
  Herbert Hopson, head, male, white, age 36, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born U.S., mother born New York, speaks English, matress maker, worker
  Mary Hopson, wife, female, white, age 40, married, able to read and write, born Michigan, father born Ohio, mother born Michigan, no occupation
  Minnie Hopson, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, attended school, able to read and write, born Illinois, father born New York, mother born Michigan, no occupation
  Frances Hopson, daughter, female, white, age 10, single, attended school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, father born New York, mother born Michigan, no occupation³
• Census: 14 April 1930, 2703 Pinkney St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 April 1930, head of household, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 1, enumeration district 28-9, dwelling 308, family 326, home owned of unknown value, has radio.
  Herbert S. Hopson, head, male, white, age 53, married at age 30, did not attend school, able to read and write, born New York, parents born New York, speaks English, sausage packer, packing house, worker, worked yesterday, not a veteran
  Mary E. Hopson, wife, female, white, age 52, married at age 29, did not attend school, able to read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, no occupation
  Francis Hopson, daughter, female, white, age 20 single, did not attend school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, father born New York, mother born Michigan, speaks English, toll operator, telephone company, worker, worked yesterday
  Lutie Bleick, daughter, female, white, age 27, divorced, did not attend school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, father born New York, mother born Michigan, speaks English, no occupation
  Richard Bleick, grandson, male, white, age 8, single, attended school, born Nebraska, father born Thorne, Poland, mother born Nebraska, no occupation
  Glory L. Bleick, granddaughter, female, white, age 2 3/12, single, did not attend school, born Nebraska, father born Thorne, Poland, mother born Nebraska, no occupation⁴
• Census: 16 April 1940, 2703 Pinkney St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 April 1940, head of household, "Herbert Hopson household," enumeration district 94-18, household 221, home owned, home value $500.
  Herbert Hopson, head, male, white, age 58, married, did not attend school, highest grade 8, born New York, same house in 1935, at public work, laborer, road construction, government work, 16 weeks worked in 1939, $800 income in 1939, had other income
  Mary Hopson, wife, female, white, age 61, married, did not attend school, highest grade 8, born Michigan, same house in 1935, housework, 0 weeks worked in 1939, $0 income in 1939, no other income
  
  The couple lived at the same address as the household of Bruce and Minnie Sprecher, along with their daughter, Delores M. Sprecher. Minnie was their daughter. They rented their home for $15 from the Hopsons.⁵
• Census: 14 April 1950, 2703 Pinkney St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 April 1950, household of son-in-law, Bruce Sprecher, "Bruce Specher and Herbert Hopson households," enumeration district 95-31, dwellings 188 and 189.
  Herbert Hopson, father-in-law, white, male, age 67, married, born New York State, working, worked 40 hours last week, watchman, street car company, private work⁶

• Last Edited: 25 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6042] "Marriage Licenses," The Columbus (Nebraska) Journal, 15 Dec 1909, p. 1, col. 1; image, GenealogyBank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 21 Feb 2023.)
2. [S6044] 1910 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 5, enumeration district (ED) 38, sheet 10A, dwelling 187, family 216, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 843.
3. [S6046] 1920 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 26, sheet 5A, dwelling 83, family 96, Herbert Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 988.
4. [S6061] 1930 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 1, enumeration district (ED) 28-9, sheet 25A, dwelling 308, family 326, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1273.
5. [S6062] 1940 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 1, block 175, enumeration district (ED) 94-18, sheet 11A, dwelling 221, Herbert Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 2269.
6. [S6063] 1950 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, Omaha, enumeration district (ED) 95-32, sheet 20, Bruce Sprecher household; digital image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023) 21 of 36; citing NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 2572.

Lutie R. DeLor

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• References: Descendants of Charles Grant and Esther McWilliams
  Descendants of Ephraim Wheeler

Parents

Biography

• Birth: about 1903, NebraskaO.¹
• Parentage: Frank F. DeLor and Mary Ellen Ray.¹
• Census: 21 April 1910, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 15 April 1910, household of stepfather, Herbert S. Hopson, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 5, precinct 5, enumeration district 38, dwelling 187, family 216, house owned free.
  Lutie R. DeLor, stepdaughter, female, white, age 7, single, born Nebraska, father born Nebraska, mother born Michigan, no occupation, attended school¹
• Census: 14 April 1930, 2703 Pinkney St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 April 1930, household of parents, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 1, enumeration district 28-9, dwelling 308, family 326, home owned of unknown value, has radio.
  Lutie Bleick, daughter, female, white, age 27, divorced, did not attend school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, father born New York, mother born Michigan, speaks English, no occupation²

• Last Edited: 25 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6044] 1910 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 5, enumeration district (ED) 38, sheet 10A, dwelling 187, family 216, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 843.
2. [S6061] 1930 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 1, enumeration district (ED) 28-9, sheet 25A, dwelling 308, family 326, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1273.

Minni A. DeLor

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• References: Descendants of Charles Grant and Esther McWilliams
  Descendants of Ephraim Wheeler

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Biography

• Birth: about 1906, IllinoisO.¹
• Parentage: Frank F. DeLor and Mary Ellen Ray.¹
• Census: 21 April 1910, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 15 April 1910, household of stepfather, Herbert S. Hopson, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 5, precinct 5, enumeration district 38, dwelling 187, family 216, house owned free.
  Minni A. DeLor, stepdaughter, female, white, age 4, single, born Illinois, father born Nebraska, mother born Michigan¹
• Census: 7 January 1920, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 January 1920, household of parents, "Herbert Hopson household," ward 3, enumeration district 26, dwelling 83, family 96, home owned free.
  Minnie Hopson, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, attended school, able to read and write, born Illinois, father born New York, mother born Michigan, no occupation²
• Census: 14 April 1950, 2703 Pinkney St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 April 1950, household of spouse, Bruce Sprecher, "Bruce Specher and Herbert Hopson households," enumeration district 95-31, dwellings 188 and 189.
  Minnie Sprecher, wife, white, female, age 45, married, born Illinois, housework, didn't work last week³

• Last Edited: 25 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6044] 1910 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 5, enumeration district (ED) 38, sheet 10A, dwelling 187, family 216, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 843.
2. [S6046] 1920 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 26, sheet 5A, dwelling 83, family 96, Herbert Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 988.
3. [S6063] 1950 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, Omaha, enumeration district (ED) 95-32, sheet 20, Bruce Sprecher household; digital image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023) 21 of 36; citing NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 2572.

Francis T. DeLor

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• References: Descendants of Charles Grant and Esther McWilliams
  Descendants of Ephraim Wheeler

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Biography

• Birth: about September 1909, NebraskaO.¹
• Parentage: Frank F. DeLor and Mary Ellen Ray.¹
• Census: 21 April 1910, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 15 April 1910, household of stepfather, Herbert S. Hopson, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 5, precinct 5, enumeration district 38, dwelling 187, family 216, house owned free.
  Francis T. DeLor, stepdaughter, female, white, age 6/12, single, born Nebraska, father born Nebraska, mother born Michigan¹
• Census: 7 January 1920, 1123 N. 18th, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 January 1920, household of parents, "Herbert Hopson household," ward 3, enumeration district 26, dwelling 83, family 96, home owned free.
  Frances Hopson, daughter, female, white, age 10, single, attended school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, father born New York, mother born Michigan, no occupation²
• Census: 14 April 1930, 2703 Pinkney St., Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaO, federal census of 1 April 1930, household of parents, "Herbert S. Hopson household," ward 1, enumeration district 28-9, dwelling 308, family 326, home owned of unknown value, has radio.
  Francis Hopson, daughter, female, white, age 20 single, did not attend school, able to read and write, born Nebraska, father born New York, mother born Michigan, speaks English, toll operator, telephone company, worker, worked yesterday³

• Last Edited: 25 February 2023

Citations

1. [S6044] 1910 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 5, enumeration district (ED) 38, sheet 10A, dwelling 187, family 216, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 843.
2. [S6046] 1920 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 26, sheet 5A, dwelling 83, family 96, Herbert Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 988.
3. [S6061] 1930 U.S. census, Douglas County, Nebraska, population schedule, city of Omaha, ward 1, enumeration district (ED) 28-9, sheet 25A, dwelling 308, family 326, Herbert S. Hopson household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Feb 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1273.