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     Margaret Emma Boerum was born on 24 March 1884. She was the daughter of Cornelius Boerum and Emma Linda Carver. Margaret Emma Boerum died on 10 August 1912 at age 28 years, 4 months and 17 days.

     William Bradford Lane was born after 1821. He was the son of Garret Smock Lane and Mary Ann Smalley. William Bradford Lane died before 1913 at Easton, Pennsylvania.

     William Hendrickson Lane was born on 24 September 1811. Twins with brother Garret Smock. He was the son of Garret Lane and Catherine Hendrickson. William Hendrickson Lane died before 1913.

     Peter R. Fisher was born on 27 March 1798. He was the son of Peter Fisher and Ann Runk. Peter R. Fisher married Francinka Lane, daughter of Garret Lane and Catherine Hendrickson, circa 1850. Peter R. Fisher died before 1913 at Jacksonville, Illinois.

     Christian Wilhelm Ferdinand Adolf Georg, King of Hellenes was born in 1845.² He was the son of Christian IX, King of Denmark and Luise Wilhelmina Friederike Marie Caroline Julie von Hessen-Kassel.² Christian Wilhelm Ferdinand Adolf Georg, King of Hellenes died in 1913 at age 68 years. He was assassinated.^2,1

     Erwin O. Blair was born circa 1858. He married Kate Fisher, daughter of Peter R. Fisher and Francinka Lane, circa 1878. Erwin O. Blair died after 1913 at Trinidad, Colorado.

     Jonas James Pierce was born on 23 September 1839 at Swanzey, New Hampshire.¹ He was the son of General James Pierce and Chloe Holbrook.^1,2 Jonas James Pierce married Kate Pritzel on 6 April 1865.¹ Jonas James Pierce died on 3 March 1913 at Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, at age 73 years, 5 months and 8 days.¹

     Henry Anselm Scomp was born in 1843. He was the son of William Scomp and Sarah Lloyd Minor. Henry Anselm Scomp married Margaret Ellen Weedin in 1869. Henry Anselm Scomp was a professor of languages at Emory College, Oxford, Georgia.¹ He died on 20 July 1913 at Boyle County, Kentucky, at age 70 years.²

     John Leland Knight was Lived Clinton, Ia I have seen John L. listed in 1 record as John P that's wrong John L is right & I think Leland was the middle name. He ran grocery store in Fulton for years, then moved to Clinton, IA, where he ran a cafe on 11th Ave.


From GED file (and research of) Philip V. Thorne. He was born on 15 November 1827 at Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. He was the son of George W. Knight Sr. and Lydia Abigail Duncan. John Leland Knight died on 13 August 1913 at Clinton County, Iowa, at age 85 years, 8 months and 29 days. Cancer of bladder. At the time of his death he was living with his brother CC Knight at 435 Second Ave in Clinton, IA. John Leland Knight was buried in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois.

     Cornelia Hartshorn was born on 2 May 1913 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Derick Sibley Hartshorn Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Boerum. Cornelia Hartshorn died in November 1913 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 5 months.

     William Homer Cunningham was born on 13 January 1912 at Dorset, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Thomas Cunningham and Esther Ann Stewart.¹ William Homer Cunningham died on 3 November 1913 at age 1 year, 9 months and 21 days.¹

     George Wesley Bristow Jr. was born on 15 September 1856 at Bearstown, Cass County, Illinois. He was the son of George Wesley Bristow Sr. and Mary Jacobs. George Wesley Bristow Jr. married Laura West, daughter of Job West and Rebecca Alexander Hughey, before 1888. George Wesley Bristow Jr. died on 24 December 1913 at Solo, Texas County, Missouri, at age 57 years, 3 months and 9 days.

     Henry Calvin Stalcup was born on 24 July 1870 at Iowa.² He was the son of Stephen G. Stalcup Sr. and Mary Jane Hoover.¹ Henry Calvin Stalcup married Minnie Koor circa 1895. Henry Calvin Stalcup died in 1914 at age 43 years.

     Her married name was Smock. Susannah Anderson was born on 27 July 1833. She was the daughter of Samuel Anderson. Susannah Anderson married William Smock, son of Peter Wayne Smock and Rebecca Taylor, before 1855. Susannah Anderson died in 1914 at age 80 years.¹

     Mary Amelia Quick was born in May 1850 at New Jersey.² She was the daughter of Reverend John J. Quick.¹ Mary Amelia Quick was born in New Jersey and grew to young womanhood there.¹ She accompanied the immigration of Reverend John J. Quick before 1871 to Grand Traverse County, Michigan.¹ Mary Amelia Quick married Daniel Reeder, son of Emon Reeder and Elizabeth Randall, on 29 February 1872 at Traverse City, Michigan; The service provided by her father.^1,3 Mary Amelia Quick appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Daniel Reeder at Lake City, Reeder Township, Missaukee County, Michigan; Appears as a Farmer. Mary Amelia Quick was one of the founders of the Methodist church at Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan.¹ She died on 25 March 1914 at Boyne City, Michigan, at age 63 years and 10 months. She died, from what appeared to be a general breaking down, from which she had not sufficient vitality to rally.¹

     Samuel Brady Nixon was born on 9 October 1847 at Atlasburg, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of George Nixon III.¹ Samuel Brady Nixon died on 28 April 1914 at Vinton County, Ohio, at age 66 years, 6 months and 19 days.¹

     Richard Stewart Sr. was born on 12 June 1833 at Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of James Carmichael Stewart and Ann Collier.

On 12 January 1852, Richard Stewart Sr. was enumerated with James Carmichael Stewart on the census at Percy Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, Details provided: Laborer, Wesleyan Methodist, age 19 next birthday.¹

Richard Stewart Sr. married Ann Argue, daughter of N. N. Argue and N. N. of Ireland, in 1863.^7,8 Richard Stewart Sr. and Ann Argue lived between 7 January 1864 and 2 April 1871 at Asphodel Township, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.⁹ Richard Stewart Sr. and Ann Argue were Wesleyan Methodist.⁹

On 2 April 1871, Richard Stewart Sr. was Head of Household on the census at Asphodel Township, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada, Details provided: Laborer, Weslyan Methodist, age 38 next birthday..¹⁰



On 4 April 1881, Richard Stewart Sr. was Head of Household on the census at Brock Township, Ontario, Canada, Details provided: "Male, married, of Scottish origin, age 46 next birthday, born in Ontario, occupation Labourer, religion Calvinist Methodist, in the Household of George and Mary Dawson". Enumerated with him were Ann Argue.¹¹



On 6 April 1891, Richard Stewart Sr. was Head of Household on the census at Thorah Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, . Enumerated with him were Ann Argue, Norris Stewart, Richard Stewart Jr., Archibald Stewart, John H. Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Alexander Stewart, William J. Stewart, Dougald Stewart and Charles Stewart.³



On 31 March 1901, Richard Stewart Sr. was Head of Household on the census at Beaverton Village, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, . Enumerated with him were Ann Argue, John H. Stewart, Dougald Stewart, William J. Stewart, Charles Stewart and William A. Stewart.¹²

Richard Stewart Sr. died on 16 June 1914 at age 81 years and 4 days. Richard Stewart's death certificate.
County of Ontario Deaths, Division of (1) Beaverton
Full name of deceased: Richard Stewart
Male born in Canada
Date of death: June 16, 1914
Date of birth: not known
Age: 81
Place of death: Village of Beaverton
Occupation: Laborer
Full name of father: James Stewart
Birthplace of father: not known
Maiden name of mother: Ann Masters
Birthplace of mother: not known
Name of physician who attended deceased: J. M. Smith
Certified by: Norris Stewart
Address: Beaverton.⁶ Richard Stewart Sr. was buried in Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton, Ontario, Canada.⁵

     The nationality of Otto Freidank was Prussian. He was Evangelical. He was born on 7 August 1880 at Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany.¹ He was the son of Franz Freidank.¹ Otto Freidank married Margarete Neumann in 1905 at Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany.^2,3 Otto Freidank died on 22 June 1914 at near Berlin, Germany, at age 33 years, 10 months and 15 days. He died from a drowning accident.^1,3

     Her married name was Skomp.¹ Elizabeth Phillips was born circa 1855. She married Samuel Abraham Smith Skomp, son of Samuel Abraham Scomp and Lucy Ann Smith, in 1879 at Knox County, Indiana.¹ Elizabeth Phillips died in 1915 at Knox County, Indiana.¹

     Charles S. Stewart was born on 11 November 1859. He was the son of Samuel Burnside Stewart and Rebecca Lavinia Forester. Charles S. Stewart died on 15 May 1915 at age 55 years, 6 months and 4 days.

     Grace T. Stalcup was born on 9 June 1834 at Orange County, Indiana. She was the daughter of John Stalcup and Jane Stalcup. Grace T. Stalcup married Lycurgus S. Stalcup, son of Stephen W. Stalcup and Sarah Ann Smock, before 1858. Grace T. Stalcup married Jesse Stalcup, son of Peter Stalcup Jr., after 1871. Grace T. Stalcup died on 7 July 1915 at Greene County, Indiana, at age 81 years and 28 days.

     John Wesley Stewart was related to Leota May Stewart; born to a father born in Canada (English) and mother born in Michigan.³ As 3rd son, named after his father, per Scottish tradition. His parents were Methodists, which explains his middle name.² John Wesley Stewart was related to PFC Warwick Atlee Stewart; born to a father born in Canada (English) and mother born in Michigan.³ John Wesley Stewart was born on 13 October 1860 at Carden, in Bexley, Carden, Laxton Township, Colborne District, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.² He was the son of John Stewart Sr. and Jane Graham.² John Wesley Stewart was baptized on 27 December 1860 at Carden, in Bexley, Carden, Laxton Township, Colborne District, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada; Rev. G.T. Richardson, Minister.² He immigrated to United States arriving 1870.⁴

On 28 June 1870, John Wesley Stewart was enumerated with John Stewart Sr. on the census at Huron, Wayne County, New York, Details provided: John, age 9, At Home, born in Canada.⁵



On 1 June 1880, John Wesley Stewart was enumerated with John Stewart Sr. on the census at Isabella, Isabella County, Michigan, Details provided: "Male, son, white, age 19, born in Ontario, occupation farmer, father born in Ontario, mother born in Ireland."⁶

John Wesley Stewart was a logger between 1887 and 1915. John was a lumberman in Michigan. From the journal of Lake City resident, Martin Reeder, comes the following description of a local lumberman: "The old time lumberjack was a prince of a fellow, tough, hard, cheerful. But when they were drunk they were the hardest, toughest, (?) most dangerous men on earth. With cork shoes, I mean spiked, they enjoyed walking their man and most all of them had calk marks on their faces for life. They never knew when to quit. No one gave in and all fought as long as they could stand. But when it was over they were generally good friends. In the spring they came out for their drunks and for an outfit for the drive to the mills. Cork shoes, heavy woolens and caps. When the drive tied up at the mills they went back home. Walked. No roads. No money left."⁷ He lived on 29 April 1891 at Norwich, Michigan; Per his marriage certificate. He married Lydia Almedia Philp, daughter of William H. Philp and Sarah Ann Reader, on 29 April 1891 at Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan; Married by Walter J. Cole, Clergyman. Is this the same Walter Cole who married John's sister, Cassie? Two other Philp's were in attendance. Brother and sister of Lydia? Perhaps.^8,9,10 John Wesley Stewart was a Farm Laborer in June 1900 at Reeder Township, Missaukee County, Michigan.³

On 22 June 1900, John Wesley Stewart was enumerated with Sarah Ann Reader on the census at Reeder Township, Missaukee County, Michigan, Details provided: "Son-in-Law."³

John Wesley Stewart relocated to Orient, Stevens County, Washington, after 22 June 1900; Emma-Jane says John Wesley Stewart joined his mother and the Will Stewart family in Daisy, Washington, then sent for his wife Lydia and children. Reunited with his family, John Wesley then headed north to homestead on Jumbo Mountain, near Orient, Washington, near the Canadian border. He relocated to Orient, Stevens County, Washington, between 1901 and 1904. He was owner/proprieter of 160 acres of homestead property, entry noted on 29 Sep 1904 and patented 7 Mar 1912 for Section 35, Township 39N, Range 37E. He secured his homestead by grant from President Willim Taft on 7 March 1912 at Stevens County, Washington.¹¹ He gathered his family together, Warwick, Leota, his wife, and adopted son George, for a family portrait on 17 February 1915 at Colville, Stevens County, Washington. He died on 13 July 1915 at of the acute hardening of his arteries at age 54 years and 9 months. At the time farming in the area near Arden in the Colville Valley.¹² John Wesley Stewart was buried in Fairview Cemetery, on what was known as Saint's Flat, Gifford, Stevens County, Washington.¹³

     Charles Ernest Stewart was born in March 1886 at Norwich, Missaukee County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of William Andrew Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Maxwell.

On 21 June 1900, Charles Ernest Stewart was enumerated with William Andrew Stewart on the census at Daisy, Stevens County, Washington, Details provided: "Earnest C., Son."^3,4

Charles Ernest Stewart married Ada McKay in 1912.⁵ Charles Ernest Stewart died on 19 July 1915 at Washington at age 29 years and 4 months. He died in a drowning accident ashe, Ada his wife, and their child, were canoeing on the (Columbia?) river.

     Verlin Alfred Stewart was born in May 1895 at Rockland Ranch, Daisy, Stevens County, Washington.¹ He was the son of William Andrew Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Maxwell.

On 21 June 1900, Verlin Alfred Stewart was enumerated with William Andrew Stewart on the census at Daisy, Stevens County, Washington, Details provided: "Verlin, F., Son."^2,3



In 1915, Verlin Alfred Stewart appeared on the census at Waterloo School District #19, Daisy, Stevens County, Washington.⁴

He died on 1 October 1915 at Daisy, Stevens County, Washington, at age 20 years and 5 months. He died in a typhoid epidemic.⁵ Verlin Alfred Stewart was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Daisy, Stevens County, Washington.

     Benona Hendrickson was born on 26 July 1884. Benona Hendrickson was the child of Paris Hendrickson and Florence Applegate. Benona Hendrickson died on 26 November 1915 at age 31 years and 4 months.

     Matthias Smock was born on 4 October 1850. He was the son of Cornelius C. Smock and Mary St. Clair. Matthias Smock married Catherine Ann Stewart circa 1870. Matthias Smock died on 28 December 1915 at age 65 years, 2 months and 24 days.

     Jane Graham was born on 19 July 1827 at Eniskillin, County Fermanagh, Ulster Province, Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Graham and Catherine Robinson. Jane Graham accompanied the immigration of Andrew Graham circa 1834 to Ontario. Jane Graham married John Stewart Sr., son of James Carmichael Stewart and Ann Collier, on 8 July 1847 at Ontario, Canada.¹ Jane Graham and John Stewart Sr. were a Wesleyan Methodist.² Jane Graham and John Stewart Sr. lived between 13 October 1860 and 27 December 1860 at Carden, in Bexley, Carden, Laxton Township, Colborne District, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.² Jane Graham accompanied the immigration of John Wesley Stewart in 1870 to United States.³

On 28 June 1870, Jane Graham was enumerated with John Stewart Sr. on the census at Huron, Wayne County, New York, Details provided: Jane, age 44, Keeping House, born in Canada.⁴



On 1 June 1880, Jane Graham was enumerated with John Stewart Sr. on the census at Isabella, Isabella County, Michigan, Details provided: "Female, wife, white, age 56, born in Ireland, father and mother born in Ireland, occupation Keeping House."⁵



On 3 June 1900, Jane Graham was enumerated with Louise Stewart on the census at Norwich, Missaukee County, Michigan, Details provided: Stewart, Jane, Mother, born July 1827, herself and parents born in Ireland.⁶

Jane Graham appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 in the household of Louise Stewart at Norwich Township, Missaukee County, Michigan; Sackett, Mrs. Louise, Head, born Mar 1852, born in Canada, father born in Scotland, mother born in Ireland.⁶

On 8 May 1910, Jane Graham was enumerated with Louise Stewart on the census at Daisy Precinct, Stevens County, Washington, Details provided: Stewart, Jane, mother, age 83, widow, 8 children, 6 surviving, born in Ireland, father and mother born in Ireland.⁷

Jane Graham died on 30 December 1915 at Daisy, Stevens County, Washington, at age 88 years, 5 months and 11 days.¹ Jane Graham was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gifford, Stevens County, Washington.⁸

     Charles Abner Flint was born on 22 August 1869 at Edgar County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of William Abner Flint and Elizabeth Jane Smock.¹ Charles Abner Flint died on 22 January 1916 at age 46 years and 5 months.¹

     Samantha Jane Wallace married J. P. Forester, son of William Forester and Sara Jane Caldwell. Her married name was Forester. Samantha Jane Wallace was born on 7 February 1839 at Crawford County, Pennsylvania. She died on 26 January 1916 at Wiota, Cass County, Iowa, at age 76 years, 11 months and 19 days.

     Abraham H. Smock was born on 7 October 1831 at Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Jacob Smock and Mary de Mott. Abraham H. Smock married Diana Thompson on 31 August 1852.¹ Abraham H. Smock died on 9 February 1916 at Benton County, Iowa, at age 84 years, 4 months and 2 days.¹

     Charles Crooker Knight was We have 3 fotos of Chas C & 1 of Wife Julia Ann. He was 90 years 10 months & 12 days old at death. INTERESTING POINT: On 6 September 1879, in Whiteside Co., IL., a Charles C. Knight took out a wedding permit to marry Elizabeth Flora Babcock. This is 4/5 years prior to the death of Julia Ann Hollinshead. Was there a divorice?? There were other C. Knights in this time period in Whiteside Co., IL. C.C. Knight was a true american pioneer. He was one of the first settlers in Whiteside county, Illinois. As a teenager he bought his first little plot of land, broke it with an oxen pulled plow & planted wheat. At harvest time, this young stalwart pioneer took his load of wheat & hauled it in a horse drawn wagon, all the way to the Chicago marketplace, where he hoped to get top dollar for it. This trip took him 2 weeks, with young Charles sleeping on the ground, under his wagon at night. He had a short stint as a Pony Express mail carrier, lasting only 2 weeks due to his age (15). He didn't like being gone that long from his home. After he married Julia Ann Hollinshead, He bought a 1 room cabin from a neighbor who was calling it quits & rolled it 2/3 miles to his place for his Bride. As a rough living pioneer in his youth he literally lived off the land, as game was very bountiful in those early years. A friend of CC Knight is quoted as having said he had shot over 700 hundred deer in his life! Crooker was his middle name & it was a family name in the Northport area. At this point it is unknown if there is a familial tie with the Crookers. From GED file (and research of) Philip V. Thorne. He was born on 6 April 1825 at about 1815. Near the mouth of the Penobscot River. He was the son of George W. Knight Sr. and Lydia Abigail Duncan. Charles Crooker Knight married Julia Ann Hollinshead, daughter of John Hollinshead and Elizabeth Rush, on 11 October 1847 at Whiteside County, Illinois.^1,2 Charles Crooker Knight died on 18 February 1916 at Clinton County, Iowa, at age 90 years, 10 months and 12 days. He died 18 Feb 1916 at 5:30 PM in the home of his dtr Elizabeth Knight-Heckerman-Flanders. He died as a result of a fall sustained 3 wks prior to his death (senile). The house address was 435 2nd St. Clinton, IA. He was 90 yrs 10 mos 12 days of age. Charles Crooker Knight was buried in Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois. Buried Hollinshead Cemetery on old Hollinshead farm Ustick - Whiteside Co., IL. Funeral services were held Monday 21 Feb 1916 at 9:00 AM in the First Methodist Church (presumably in Fulton).

     Grace M. Stewart was born in June 1889 at Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of William Andrew Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Maxwell.

On 21 June 1900, Grace M. Stewart was enumerated with William Andrew Stewart on the census at Daisy, Stevens County, Washington, Details provided: "Gracy M., Daughter."^2,3

Grace M. Stewart was a medical missionary circa October 1913 at China. She wrote home from China on 29 June 1914. Written to her grandmother, Mrs. Jane Stewart and Auntie. It was written on decorative rice paper and very delicate. Grace must have been one of the sweetest, most loving young ladies. She spoke of Rockland Ranch at one point and how there was a spot that reminded her of there. She sent love to Aunt Cassie and Aunt Kitt. She was worried about her mama not feeling well. She was in Kikungshan, Honau, spoke of learning the Chinese ways.⁴ She died on 9 April 1916 at China at age 26 years and 10 months. She died in an outbreak of virulent typhoid there.

     George W. Sebern was born on 20 November 1848 at Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana. He was the son of Samuel S. Sebern and Rachel R. Smock. George W. Sebern married Mary Read on 24 September 1874 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado. George W. Sebern died on 26 April 1916 at Walla Walla, Washington, at age 67 years, 5 months and 6 days.

     Kenneth Roderick Smock was born on 2 April 1916 at Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio. He was the son of Robert Russell Smock and Catharine Scanlon. Kenneth Roderick Smock died on 9 July 1916 at Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio, at age 3 months and 7 days.

     Walter James Cunningham was born on 15 April 1896 at Uphill, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Thomas Cunningham and Esther Ann Stewart.¹ Walter James Cunningham died on 3 August 1916 at age 20 years, 3 months and 19 days.¹

     Samuel Burnside Stewart was born on 15 February 1830 at New York. He died on 16 August 1916 at Walker, Oregon, at age 86 years, 6 months and 1 day.

     America Smock was born in 1829 at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. This year and place of birth were given in the Solomon P. Pauley biography in which she was mentioned. She was born on 10 December 1832 at Bullitt County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Smock and Rebecca Gibson. America Smock married Solomon P. Pauley on 17 August 1848 at Monroe County, Indiana; Perhaps there were two "American Smocks" born in this time period??² America Smock relocated to Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, circa 1866. She died in October 1916 at Albia, Iowa, at age 83 years and 9 months. She died on 22 November 1916 at age 83 years, 11 months and 12 days.

     Samuel Harrison Smock was born in 1857. He was the son of William Smock and Susannah Anderson. Samuel Harrison Smock died in 1917 at age 60 years.

     Jacob Marion Flickinger was born in 1849 at Tuscarawas County, Ohio.¹ He married Sarah Haines, daughter of Jonathan Haines and Mary Jane Sprague, in 1872.¹ Jacob Marion Flickinger died in 1917 at age 68 years.¹

     Robert Emmet Sheldon was born on 1 June 1845 at Tiffin, Ohio.^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Butler, daughter of Cortland Philip Livingston Butler and Elizabeth Slade Pierce, on 24 February 1869 at Columbus, Ohio.^3,2 Robert Emmet Sheldon died on 21 January 1917 at Columbus, Ohio, at age 71 years, 7 months and 20 days.^1,2

     William S. Gittings was born between 1876 and 1886 at Walnut, Crawford County, Kansas. 7 Jul 1876 or 1886. He was the son of Albert Gittings and Sara Fena Stewart. William S. Gittings died on 12 November 1917 at Oklahoma.

     Mary A. Pauley was born after 1856 at Albia, Iowa. She was the daughter of Solomon P. Pauley and America Smock. Mary A. Pauley married John T. Little circa 1876. Mary A. Pauley died before 1918 at Monroe County, Iowa.

     John T. Little was born circa 1856. He married Mary A. Pauley, daughter of Solomon P. Pauley and America Smock, circa 1876. John T. Little died before 1918 at Monroe County, Iowa.

     (?) Lessinger was born circa 1856. He married Julity M. Pauley, daughter of Solomon P. Pauley and America Smock, circa 1876. (?) Lessinger was a carpenter and cabinet maker after 1876 at Monroe County, Iowa. He died before 1918 at Monroe County, Iowa. Year?

     Julity M. Pauley was born after 1856 at Albia, Iowa. She was the daughter of Solomon P. Pauley and America Smock. Julity M. Pauley married (?) Lessinger circa 1876. Julity M. Pauley died after 1918 at Monroe County, Iowa.

     James A. Pauley was born in 1860 at Albia, Iowa. Per his marriage records [Pauley James Solomon P America J Smock M W 34 Aprl 25 1894 H-19 296, Owen County, Indiana Index to Marriage Transcript Record A-Z 1880-1920] his age was 34 in 1894. He was the son of Solomon P. Pauley and America Smock. James A. Pauley was a farmer after 1876 at Monroe County, Iowa. He and an unknown person obtained a marriage license on 25 April 1894 at Owen County, Indiana; Recorded as "Pauley James Solomon P America J Smock M W 34 Aprl 25 1894 H-19 296" per Owen County, Indiana Index to Marriage Transcript Record A-Z 1880-1920.
He died after 1918 at Monroe County, Iowa.

     Mary Elizabeth Stranahan was born on 27 April 1844 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Alexander Stranahan and Elizabeth Allen. Mary Elizabeth Stranahan was christened on 2 October 1844 at Scots Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She accompanied Alexander Stranahan when Alexander relocated in 1855 and came to reside in Signourey, Keokuk County, Iowa. Mary Elizabeth Stranahan married Finley McKinnon Smock, son of Rev. David Van Cleave Smock and Margaret Ann Brown, on 31 December 1867 at Signourey, Keokuk County, Iowa. Mary Elizabeth Stranahan died circa 23 April 1918 at Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. Nephritis. Mary Elizabeth Stranahan was buried in Keota Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa.

     Garett D. Smock was born in 1844 at Loretto, Marion County, Kentucky. He was the son of William Smock and Elizabeth Cocke Buckler. Garett D. Smock married Emma Slaughter in 1864 at Kentucky. Garett D. Smock died on 10 July 1918 at Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky, at age 74 years.

     Tsar Nikolay II Aleksandrovich was the eldest son (tsesarevich) of the tsarevich Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (emperor as Alexander III from 1881) and his consort Maria Fyodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark).¹ He was born on 18 May 1868 at Tsarskoye Selo [now Pushkin], near St. Petersburg, Russia.¹ He was the son of Tsar Aleksandr III Aleksandrovich and Dagmar of Denmark.¹ Tsar Nikolay II Aleksandrovich died circa 16 July 1918 at Yekaterinburg, Russia. He and his entire family were murdered by the Bolsheviks.¹

     Duncan John Hicks was born on 2 August 1899 at Portage, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.¹ He was the son of John Nelson McRae Hicks and Ann Marion McDonald.¹ Duncan John Hicks was a witness where John Nelson McRae Hicks moved his family from Hunstville, Muskoka, to Avening, Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County, circa 1915. Duncan John Hicks died on 21 October 1918 at Fort William, Ontario, Canada, at age 19 years, 2 months and 19 days.¹ Duncan John Hicks was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grassmere Cemetery, Sinclair Township, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.¹