9412. Mabel Estelle Conger
Mabel Estelle CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs
Bert O. CahailRESIDENCES: Of Iowa
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 711 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
George B. YountDIVORCE: The marriage of George B. Yount and Imogene Dolores Cahail ended in divorce.
9413. Warren Robert Conger
Warren Robert CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs
Birth: Batch #: H730701, Source Call #:
25 Jul 1883, Warren Robert Conger, Codell, Rooks, KSOCCUPATION: Farmer most of his life
COMMENT: Loved his family. He enjoyed rodeos and horses. He loved reminiscing.
PUBLIC_SERVICE: Warren Robert Conger was Scout Master of the troop that went to the Centennial Jamboree in 1947. His troop stood as Honor Guard for the unveiling of the monument of "This Is The Place," erected at Immigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, UT. Lots were drawn to pull the ropes and this honor fell to Warren's youngest son, Leo Robert Conger and a Combs boy.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)BIOGRAPHY:
Warren Robert Conger was the eldest son of David Conger and Sarah Ellen Combs. His father, David, was a pioneer farmer. Times were hard in those days. It was very difficult to support a family.When Warren was about five years of age, David and the family moved to Ft. Sheridan, Wyoming. They traveled to Ft. Sheridan in covered wagons, along with David's father, Enos and his family. This was a frontier town at this time, surrounded by cattle ranches and Indians. Supplies were hauled into town on large freight wagons, with ten yoke of oxen pulling three freight wagons hooked together. They traveled near the place where Indians surrounded and massacred General Custer and his men.
David and Enos bought a livery stable and feed barn. They experienced many hard times and sickness at Ft. Sheridan. Warren Robert was sick with Mountain Fever. He recovered after a long illness, but had to learn to walk again. After many hardships, the women persuaded the men to sell their business and they returned to Plainville, Kansas, where their daughter, Edna Minnie, was born. Later they moved to Woodston, [KS] where Sherman Ray and Luella May were born.
The children attended school at Woodston and a few other schools near this area. The Woodston school was located near the Solomon River and near Medicine Creek. The boys used to swim, fish and hunt birds and rabbits in the river bottom area. They loved the great outdoors.
When Warren was about fifteen years of age, on 4 April 1899, his mother, Sarah Ella, died from lock-jaw poisioning. She was buried in the Woodston Cemetery. Her death had a definite impact on the family. The older boys found employment in ranching and farming. Warren helped a Henry Clemons on cattle drives into northern Kansas and Nebraska. He followed the trade of farm-hand and ranch worker and became skilled in blacksmithing and carpentry work. He lived and worked in Codell, Plainville, Woodston, Hays City, Kansas and surrounding areas.
All the family loved music. Warren had a tenor voice and enjoyed singing. As a young man, he attended the dances as a square dance caller. He was nimble on his feet and was often called on to entertain at dances with song and tap dancing. He was fast on his feet, winning many matched races. He could run a hundred yards in ten seconds.
In the spring of 1909, Warren went to Friday Harbor, Washington, to visit his sisters, Mabel and Edna. He returned from Friday Harbor and stopped off at a place called Tremonton, Utah. Here he visited with the family of Joseph Albert Frazier and wife, Elizabeth Jane Hall and their daughter Adna. He knew Adna as a child when the Frazier family lived at Palco, Rooks county, Kansas. Warren and Adna were married in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, on 31 Dec 1909. They first lived at Colliston, Utah, where Warren worked for Claude Jensen on the farm. By 1916 he had saved enough money to purchase a farm southwest of Tremonton, which became the "Home Site" where they raised their family of eight boys and three girls. All grew up and married except one boy that died as an infant.
The first years, especially from 1917 thru 1924, were difficult years. The land needed improvements and leveling. Prices were low as a result of the depression following the First World War. In order to make money to support his large family Warren bought cattle and hogs which he butchered and sold to neighbors and families close around the city area. Warren was in debt at this time; most everyone was, but he said, "If a man is honest, he will always try to pay his debts." He worked and saved until he paid them, and tried hard to never default on anyone.
The years following the First World War saw the family grow. Several had married. They were a close knit family and enjoyed each other's company very much. All enjoyed music and several played different instruments. They tried to always gather each week at the home place to play and sing and have their good times.
When the Second World War came, the five older boys served their country. At the close of this war two boys remained in the service, Warren Edgar in the U.S. Air Force and Harold Sherman in the U.S. Navy. Warren Robert's home was always open to men in the service.
Warren Robert and all his family became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During the year of 1947, Warren served as Scoutmaster of the troop which went to the Centennial Jamboree. It was at this time that the "This Is the Place" monument was erected at the mouth of Immigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Warren's troops won camp honors this year and they were selected to unveil the monument. They stood as Honor Guard. Two boys were chosen from this group to pull the ropes that unveiled the monument. Warren had the boys draw lots to see who had this honor. His youngest twin son, Leo Robert, pulled one, and a Coombs boy pulled the other. Warren was very proud and happy to serve in this calling.
The Korean War followed the Second World War and the twins, the youngest sons, Leo Robert and Leon Herbert, were in this war together; also Warren Edgar and Harold Sherman, who had remained in the service. At the close of the Korean War, all of the boys returned home safely.
Shortly after this time, Mother Adna took sick and died 23 Mar 1954, following surgery for the removal of a malignant tumor on the brain. She died in the St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City. This loss was felt deeply by all who knew her. She had great kindness and affection for her family and friends. Years following found Warren a despondent and bewildered man. The loss of his dear wife was almost more than he could adjust to. He finally traveled and visited among his married children, helping many times in the best way he could. On 10 November 1954 he married a sister-in-law of Adna's, Elizabeth Cooke Frazier. They traveled and enjoyed life together, but a separation came.
Warren continued on travelling among his children; living with his son, Warren Edgar and wife, Ruth and family; a great length of time with daughter, Ione, and husband, Wayne Larsen and family; with daughter Ara and husband, Roger Nielson and family. Ara and Roger Neilson purchased the "W.R. Conger homeplace." Warren wanted once again to be back home, to the place he dearly loved. He lived quite some time with Ada and her family. All dearly loved their father, and have done all they could to make his last years as pleasant as possible.
Warren Robert, in 1972 [when this was written], was eighty-eight years of age; a High Priest in the Melchizedek Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is proud of his family and has a numerous posterity. He loved and cared for each and every one. He always believed a man should be completely honest with everyone, and that a man's word should be as good as his bond.
(Compiled by his son, Warren Edgar Conger and wife, Ruth Christensen Conger)
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 500a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
SSN:
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 528-50-6363
Issued in: Utah
Birth date: Jul 25, 1883
Death date: Oct 1972
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tremonton, Utah
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Adna FrazierCOMMENT: Truly a mother to all. Her family always came first.
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: She and her family joined the Latter-day Saints in 1939. As Visiting Teacher in the Relief Society she spent time visiting the sick and needy.
13277. Infant Conger
Infant CongerPARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier
COMMENT-DEATH: It is not known how long this baby boy lived.
Elizabeth CookeAKA: Mrs. Elizabeth (Cooke) Frazier,
SPOUSE: 2nd wife of Warren Robert Conger
RELATIONSHIP: Sister-in-law of Adna Frazier, who was the first wife of Warren Robert Conger.
9415. Harvey Willis Conger
Harvey Willis CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs
Birth: Batch #: 446352, Source Call #:
9 Jun 1888, Harvey Walter Conger, Codell, Rooks, KansasProblem: Was his middle name, Walter or Willis?
Roxie Elvia OverholserNAME-CONFLICT: Roxie Elvira Overholser (CFA II, p. 702)
9416. Edna Minnie Conger
Edna Minnie CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs
Birth: Batch #: 8624701, Sheet #: 76, Source Call #: 1396243
7 Mar 1891, Edna Minnie Conger, Plainville, Rooks, KS
George Frederick TrottRESIDENCES: of Maine (CFA I, p. 799)
9417. Sherman Rodney Conger
Sherman Rodney CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs
Birth: Batch #: 446352, Source Call #:
9 Sep 1894, Sherman Rodney Conger, Woodston, Rooks, Kansas
Anna Gertrude CrozierSPOUSE: Anna Gertrude Crozier was first married to Riley E. Roberts, whom she married 28 Dec 1917. He died before the birth of his daughter, Gertrude Ann, 17 Jul 1918.
SS Death Index: Anna Conger; b. 12 Feb 1899; issued: UT; d. May 1963;
last place of residence: UT; zipcode: ; SSN: 528-48-1279
9418. Louella May Conger
Louella May CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs
Problem: Was her first name, Lovella, Louella or Luella? Luella May in CFA II, p. 706.
Birth: Batch #: 8624701, Sheet #: 76, Source Call #: 1396243
7 Feb 1896, Louella May Conger, Woodston, Rooks, IowaProblem: Where was she born? In CFA II, p. 706 the birth place is given as, Rock Springs, WY.
13300. Vaun Hawks
Vaun HawksQUESTION: What was the sex of this person?
9420. Enos Woodford Conger
Enos Woodford CongerProblem: Was he born at Stockton, KS or Woodston, KS as listed by Maxine Crowell Leonard? Or at Codell, KS as listed in CFA II, p. 699? Or at Woodston, KS as listed on p. 91 of CFA II?
Birth: Batch #: 7924207, Sheet #: 01, Source Call #: 1260589
15 Feb 1904, Enos Woodford Conger, Stockton, Rooks, KansasProblem: Was the date of birth, 19 Feb 1903 or 15 Feb 1903, or 15 Feb 1904 as listed in CFA II, p. 699 and the above reference?
Problem: Middle name, Woodruff, p. 699 of CFA II.
SSN:
Individual: Conger, Enos
Social Security #: 530-09-5914
SS# issued in: Nevada
Birth date: Feb 15, 1904
Death date: Nov 1975
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Price, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.67]
Mable Barnett ColtonSPOUSE: Mable Barnett Colton was the 2nd wife of Enos Woodford Conger.
QUESTION: Was her maiden surname, Barnett?
Problem: Listed as Mable in CFA I. Listed as Mabel in CFA II, p. 699
9422. Fern Darillda Conger
Fern Darillda CongerOCCUPATION: Worked at the Grayson store in Ogden, UT
APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A hard worker and well-liked.
William Russell HallPARENTS-ADOPTION: The parents of William Russell Hall were Selim Y. Campbell and Minnie J. Russell. They died when he was young. He was adopted by Mark and Phoebe Hall.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 744 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)DIVORCE: The marriage of William Russell Hall and Fern Conger ended in divorce.
9423. Ernest Ray Conger
Ernest Ray CongerAKA: Ernie
Birth: Batch #: T902360, Source Call #: 0883482
20 Sep 1910, Ernie Ray Conger, Hill City, Graham, KansasSSN:
Individual: Conger, Ernie
Social Security #: 529-03-3575
SS# issued in: Utah
Birth date: Sep 20, 1910
Death date: Jun 1977
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tremonton, Utah
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 84337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tremonton, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.76]
Merle Agnes AndersonSSN:
Individual: Conger, Merle
Social Security #: 529-09-5564
SS# issued in: Utah
Birth date: Jul 13, 1913
Death date: Jan 8, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
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13323. Teri Down Conger
Teri Down CongerADOPTION: Teri Down Conger was adopted.
9436. Lois Lydia Conger
Lois Lydia CongerSSN:
Individual: Howat, Lois
Social Security #: 512-40-0476
SS# issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Oct 12, 1897
Death date: Mar 1977
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67672
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wa Keeney, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113195.51]
Worden Roy HowatCHURCH_AFFILIATION: The Howats were Presbyterians and the Congers were Quakers.
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 750 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)SSN:
Individual: Howat, Worden
Social Security #: 513-26-1451
SS# issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Feb 13, 1892
Death date: Oct 1975
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67672
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wa Keeney, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113195.107]
9445. Carl J. Conger
Carl J. CongerProblem: Was his middle initial, "J." or "P."?
RESIDENCES: Packwood, IA 52580
RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1998, Fairfield, IA
John Hamilton DrewQUESTION: Was his middle name really, Hamilton, the same as his wife's maiden surname?
BIOGRAPHY: John Hamilton Drew of Tampa, FL was a prominent builder and civic leader. He promoted and pioneered aviation in Florida and Drew Field in Tampa was built by him.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 744 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)