James MellottSPOUSE: James Mellott was the 2nd husband of Julia Ann Shaw.
6032. Charles Nathan Shaw
Charles Nathan ShawPARENTS: John W. Shaw and Julia Anne Henthorn
SPOUSE: Charles Nathan Shaw was the 2nd husband of Margaret E. Affolter.
Margaret E. AffolterSPOUSE: Margaret E. Affolter was first married to Elmer E. Pyles.
6036. Sherman Stevens
Sherman StevensRECOLLECTIONS: Sherman Stevens, who was known as Uncle Sherman, had a slight bow in his back. Older family members said this was caused by carrying is brother, Isaac, who could not walk, on his back.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)CHILDREN: Sherman Stevens had two sons and no further descendants.
MARRIAGE: 25 Dec 1905/1906, CFA II, p. 431
6037. Grant Stevens
Grant StevensBURIAL: Jun 1949 at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Urich, Henry Co., MO
DEATH: 20 Jun 1949, CFA II, p. 431
10156. Lola Mae Stevens
Lola Mae StevensRESIDENCES: Creiton, MO
6038. Charles Stevens
Charles StevensBIRTH: 1 Nov 1869, near Urich, Henry Co., MO, CFA II, p. 429-429.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
AKA: Charles Stevens in CFA II, p. 431; Charlie Stevens by Tom Stevens
BIOGRAPHY:
In sharp contrast to the travels of his father, William Stevens (1819-1891), and grandfather, John C. Wright (1811-1890), Charlie Stevens did not migrate. Born near Urich, MO, southeast of Kansas City on 1 Nov 1869, he spent his first forty years within a few miles of his birthplace.The prolonged illness and early death of Melissa Stevens (Charlie's mother) seemed to break up the Stevens family, when coupled with the presence in the home of a new stepmother who seemed singularly hostile to the Stevens boys. There also seems to have been little contact with John Conger Wright and his family near Centerville, IA. Accordingly, Charlie's stories and life were centered around his early days in Henry county.
He married Lillie May Clark on 24 Oct 1894 at Urich, Vernon Co., MO and they began their family there.
Early in their 57 year marriage, Charlie and Lillie bought an 80 acre farm a mile south of Hartwell, MO. Ducks abounded and brought a dollar a piece at the market. Using a single-shot shotgun, Charlie killed ducks to make payments on their new farm.
In early 1918, Charlie rented two boxcars and they loaded their livestock and equipment at Hartwell, MO. With livestock in one car and tools and furniture in the other, they traveled in bitter cold weather to Schell City, about 65 miles south, where they began a new life.
They raised a family of two daughters, Gertrude and Isa, and one son, Glenn, while battling drought, Army worms, and tornadoes. Each spring brought a new burst of optimism to the small family, which spent most of its years about twenty miles northeast of Nevada, MO. Charlie farmed a small acreage with horses. A typical general farmer, he raised hogs, chickens, row crops and small grains, had an orchard and always milked a cow or two. Food filled the table and money seemed not to find a home at Stevens.
Charlie loved to fish and hunt small game. A crack shot, he also enjoyed the squirrels and rabbits he brought to the table. An extremely personable fellow, he enjoyed debates with friends and neighbors, especially about the Bible, which he seemed to know very well. He loved to play Pitch, as did his brothers, and the love of the game carried to his great-grandsons.
Charlie wielded an ax with great authority and could keep a constant stream of chips in the air. A wood chip blinded him in one eye and it was no problem for years. But it became necessary to remove the eye. Glenn Stevens, his son, recalls that he went to Charlie's the day the doctor chose to do the removal. No anesthetic was given. Glenn did not actually see the removal, but the doctor stopped to talk with him on the way out, commenting on the toughness Charlie showed. Two days later, Charlie plowed his corn.
In another instance, Glenn recalled that they found rats in the corn crib. They had to go. So, he and his dad went into the crib with clubs and a shovel. As they shoveled the corn, the rats ran out and were killed. Cold weather caused Charlie to wear an overcoat. One rat ran up under it. Charlie paused, caught the rat in his coat with one hand, squeezed it to death and went on shoveling.
While he rarely went to church, Charlie's favorite song in later years was "Love Lifted Me." He could be heard singing it as he carefully tended his garden. It would be interesting to know how he would react today if he knew that four of his great-grandchildren graduated from Bible college and are in some facet of ministry.
Charlie Stevens died on 30 Dec 1951 at Nevada, Vernon Co., MO and was buried at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Schell City, Vernon Co., MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 428-429, written by C. Tom Stevens - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
10161. Leota Stevens
Leota StevensRESIDENCES: Clinton, MO
6040. William Stevens
William StevensMARRIAGE: William Stevens, 19, to Ella McCoy, 20, 22 Apr 1894 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 12, p. 32
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: Sedan, IA
CEMETERY: Sharon Chapel Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA
Ella McCoyNAME-CONFLICT: Elda, Ellda (Ella was listed on her marriage records.) Elda McCoy in CFA II, p. 431.
6041. Louisa J. Wright
Louisa J. WrightAKA: Probably called, Jane.
6042. John L. Wright
John L. WrightRESIDENCES: Centerville, IA; Urich area, Henry Co., MO; 1921 Dodge City, Ford Co., KS; Colorado; Gardner Boulevard, San Leandro, CA
BIOGRAPHY:
It is not known just when John L. Wright arrived in the Urich area in Henry County, Missouri, but it was prior to 1880. In 1880 he and his future brother-in-law, James Bollar Gillilan had their picture taken.Mary A. Gillilan was born in Henry County, Missouri on 7 September 1859, the daughter of James Thomas and Amanda McClung Gillilan, and grew to adulthood in that area. She and John L. Wright, born in Centerville, Iowa 13 Apr 1860, were married in Henry County, [MO] on 21 February 1883. They lived in the Urich area until about the turn of the century when they moved to Dodge City, Kansas.
When the railroad was built near Grand River in the Urich area, the town of Urich was moved to the railroad location. The land for the present town was purchased from J.L. Wright and J.T. McClung who was a double cousin of Mary Gillilan Wright. The first lots were sold in July 1885, part of which was called the Wright Addition. Lots were sold for from $5.00 to $15.00 per lot. Immediately after the sale of the lots, the town began to move to the new location.
In August, R.J. Hurley purchased land for the R.J. Hurley Lumberyard, and Power of Attorney was made for James T. McClung and wife, Elizzie, John L. Wright and wife, Mary, "to bargain sell upon such terms as may seem to him best, all the interest we have in any or all the lots in the Town of Urich in Henry County, Missouri." Dated July 8, 1885. This property was purchased by James T. Gillilan (father of Mary) in 1860 and owned by him until his death in 1877.
R.J. Hurley of Bates County bought several lots in 1885 from John L. and Mary A. Wright for the sum of $585.00.
John and Mary had three children: Lela Ethel, born 26 Jul 1886 at Urich and died 5 Dec 1986, just past her 100th birthday. Omer Gillilan Wright, born 5 Oct 1890 at Urich and died 15 Nov 1964 in Ogden, Utah. Gladys Wynne born 4 July 1892 at Urich, and died 10 September 1972 in San Leandro, California.
John and Mary moved from Urich to Dodge City, Kansas in 1898, where they lived many years before moving to Colorado for sometime, and in the early 1940's they moved to San Leandros, California. This is where John L. and Mary died, although they are buried in Dodge City, Kansas.
Lela Ethel first married George H. Partridge, and in this marriage she had two children: Jewell Delida and John Lowell. Shortly after the birth of these children, she and Mr. Partridge were divorced. She later married Fletcher King Parks, and he adopted her two children. Mr. Parks is buried in the Urich, Missouri Cemetery, and Ethel is buried in Oakland, California.
Omer G. married Ruby Ethel Jones. They had three children: John Vernon, Frances Carol, and Omer Gerald. Omer and Ruby lived many years in Odgen, Utah, and this is where Omer died.
Gladys W. married Leon Barron Young, and their children were: Corenne Hope and Kenton Boyne. Gladys and Leon died in San Leandro, California, and [were] buried in that area.
This family lived for many years on Gardner Boulevard in San Leandro, California, however when I attempted to contact them in 1994, I could find no trace of them in that area. Unfortunately, all contact with them has been lost.
(Source: author unknown - furnished by Tom Stevens who may have been the author)
Mary A. GillilanCOMMENT: Middle initial, "A." from sale of lots to R.J. Hurley in 1885.
RECOLLECTIONS:
Aunt Mary and Uncle John [Wright] were delightful people. Aunt Mary was a rather tall lady, nice looking, and always perfectly groomed. She was a "no-nonsense" type of lady, but she also had a wonderful sense of humor, and [was] always pleasant and felt the world was [a] good place to live. She lived a long and health[y] life passing away in her 96th year. She was living with her daughter, Ethel, in San Leandro, [CA]. One morning after having her breakfast, she said she thought she would take a nap. The nap was a permanent one, she did not wake up. She lived her life to the fullest, and left it in the same way.
(Source: author unknown - furnished by Tom Stevens)
6043. Margaret Nancy Wright
Margaret Nancy WrightAKA: Maggie
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist
RESIDENCES: Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Margaret Wright Bybee of Chanute, KS.
Thomas Ignatius BybeeAKA: Tom
RESIDENCES: Kentucky, Iowa, Missouri
OCCUPATION: Farmer
RESEARCHER: Jo Ann Lamb; 5325 El Trio Way; Orlando, FL 32808 worked on the Thomas Ignatius Bybee family.
6044. James Madison Wright
James Madison WrightEMIGRATION: Moved from Iowa/Missouri to Evening Shade, Arkansas before 1900 supposedly looking for lost Civil War gold.
(Furnished by Duane L. Jones)CENSUS: 1900, in Kansas, Federal Census
CENSUS: 1905, in Kansas, State Census living in a rented house in Savonburg, KS (in southeast Kansas, near Chanute)
(Furnished by Duane L. Jones)EMIGRATION: Moved to Dodge City, KS about 1910
OCCUPATION: Retired farmer
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Dodge City, KS
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1951, 507 5th Avenue; Dodge City, KS
RESIDENCES: At the time of death, 611 W. Cedar, Dodge City, KSDEATH: Trinity Hospital in Dodge City, KS
Mary Louise RhoadesDEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died at Trinity Hospital, Dodge City, KS of a cerebral hemorrhage
10177. Chester Fern Wright
NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Chester and Bessie Wright.
10178. Ewing Austin Wright
Ewing Austin WrightPLACE: There are three places in Arkansas, named Evening Shade. In what county was this person born?
6045. Mary Elizabeth Wright
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Mary Wright McPherson of Golden City, MO.
10182. James Orvel Woods
James Orvel WoodsAKA: Orville Woods
10183. William Floyd Woods
William Floyd WoodsAKA: Willie Woods
10184. Sallie Robenia Woods
Sallie Robenia WoodsAKA: Robena Woods
Unknown McPhersonSPOUSE: Mr. McPherson was the second husband of Mary Elizabeth Wright.