Lulu Belle Brooks1

F, b. 14 January 1894, d. August 1985
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FatherCharles T. Brooks2 b. 5 Mar 1852, d. 17 Sep 1912
MotherMary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932
Last Edited13 Jul 2009
Birth*Lulu Belle Brooks was born on 14 January 1894 at Carbon, Adams Co., IA.1,3 
Marriage*She married William W. Campbell, son of Rod Campbell and Clara E. (?), in April 1912 at probably, Taylor Co., IA.4 
Death*Lulu Belle Brooks died in August 1985 at age 91.5 

Family

William W. Campbell b. Jul 1890, d. Apr 1985
Children

Citations

  1. [S708] Nancy Freshour and Adams County Genealogical Society, Adams County, Iowa Birth Records.
  2. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  3. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  4. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, see Shenandoah Sentinel Post Shenandoah, Iowa of 02 Apr 1912.
  5. [S217] SSDI, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm, 492-40-9813.
  6. [S1427] 15 Apr 1930 U.S. Census ofBenton Twp., TaylorCo., iowa, unknown repository address, E.D. 3, p. 1A.

William Ralph Brooks1,2

M, b. 15 December 1889, d. 10 October 1955
FatherCharles T. Brooks3 b. 5 Mar 1852, d. 17 Sep 1912
MotherMary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932
Last Edited12 Sep 2010
Birth*William Ralph Brooks was born on 15 December 1889 at Carbon, Adams Co., IA.4,5 
Marriage*He married Mimalee Cox, daughter of William Cox and Effie Downey, on 18 September 1919 at Clarinda, Page Co., IA.4,6 
Marriage*William Ralph Brooks married Faye McKinley circa 1928.1,7 
Death*William Ralph Brooks died on 10 October 1955 at Municipal Hospital, Clarinda, Page Co., IA, at age 65.1 
Burial*He was buried on 13 October 1955 at Memory Cemetery (section 12 of East River Twp, just west of)., New Market, Page Co., IA.1 

Family 1

Mimalee Cox b. 1900, d. 1926
Children
  • Helen Brooks7
  • Gladys Brooks7

Family 2

Faye McKinley b. 1897, d. 1980
Children
  • James Brooks7
  • Florence Brooks1
  • Winifred Brooks1

Citations

  1. [S867] Clarinda Herald-Journal, 17 Oct 1955, page 1.
  2. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  3. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  4. [S623] Taylor County Genealogical Society, Taylor Co., IA Tombstones, p. 221.
  5. [S867] Clarinda Herald-Journal, 17 Oct 1955, page 1, see obituary in 10 Nov 1955 edition.
  6. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, B620 Brooks, Willie Ralph 27 w Mimalle Cox 19; CH 02 Oct 1919, CH 25 Sep 1919.
  7. [S1437] Apr 1930 U.S. Census of Union Twp., Worth Co., Missouri, unknown repository address, ED 11, p. 3B, image 6.

Myrtle R. Brooks1

F, b. August 1879, d. before October 1955
FatherCharles T. Brooks2 b. 5 Mar 1852, d. 17 Sep 1912
MotherMary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932
Last Edited21 Sep 2009
Birth*Myrtle R. Brooks was born in August 1879 at IA.1 
Marriage*She married George Alexander Fitch circa 22 August 1902.3,4 
Death*Myrtle R. Brooks died before October 1955.5 

Family

George Alexander Fitch b. 17 Jan 1876

Citations

  1. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  2. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  3. [S1015] 20-21 Jan 1920 U.S. Census of Buffalo, Scott Co., IA, unknown repository address, ED 137, image 25.
  4. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, F320 Fitch, George 23 wed Myrtle Brooks 22. CH 22 Aug 1902.

  5. [S867] Clarinda Herald-Journal, 17 Oct 1955, page 1.

Floyd Brooks

M, b. 15 December 1891, d. before January 1895
FatherCharles T. Brooks1 b. 5 Mar 1852, d. 17 Sep 1912
MotherMary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932
Last Edited21 Sep 2009
Birth*Floyd Brooks was born on 15 December 1891 at Carbon, Adams Co., IA.2 
Death*He died before January 1895 at Adams Co., IA; Mary E. Brooks reported 8 of 9 her children to be living at time of 1900 census. Frank was not enumerated in 1895 or 1900 census.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  2. [S708] Nancy Freshour and Adams County Genealogical Society, Adams County, Iowa Birth Records.
  3. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  4. [S1759] 1895 Iowa State Census, Douglas Twp., Adams Co., image 31, family 166.

Lucy V. Brooks1

F, b. January 1900, d. before October 1955
FatherCharles T. Brooks2 b. 5 Mar 1852, d. 17 Sep 1912
MotherMary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932
Last Edited9 Nov 2006
Birth*Lucy V. Brooks was born in January 1900 at MO.1 
Death*She died before October 1955.3 

Citations

  1. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  2. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  3. [S867] Clarinda Herald-Journal, 17 Oct 1955, page 1.

_____ Seward

M
Last Edited28 Dec 2001
Marriage*_____ Seward married Mary Elizabeth Woodson, daughter of James Milnor Woodson and Elizabeth Agnes Harrison, in October 1925; NOTE that Mary's age of 42 is VERY far from the expected age of 69!! I have no assurance that this is not a coincidence of names.1,2 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932

Citations

  1. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  2. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, Seward, Charlie 42 Nkt wed Mary Brooks 48 Nkt. -- 29 Oct 1925 issue of Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa).


Mary Wilson

F, b. circa 1826
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.1 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited10 May 2009
Birth*Mary Wilson was born circa 1826 at IN.2 
Marriage*She married (?) McDonald before 1845. 
Marriage*Mary Wilson married Abram S. Houser before 1855.3 

Family 1

(?) McDonald
Children

Family 2

Abram S. Houser b. c 1814

Citations

  1. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.
  2. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.
  3. [S1715] Jun 1860 U.S. Census of Jordan Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 24, image 9.

Nancy J. Wilson1

F, b. circa 1829
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.2 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited11 Jan 2005
Birth*Nancy J. Wilson was born circa 1829 at OH.1 
Marriage*She married George Wakely circa 1847.1 

Family

George Wakely b. c 1825
Child

Citations

  1. [S1315] 09 Oct 1850 U.S. Census of Washington Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 8.
  2. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.

Margaret Wilson

F, b. circa 1832
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.1 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited10 May 2009
Birth*Margaret Wilson was born circa 1832 at IN.2 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Smalley on 22 March 1863 at Warren Co., IN.3 

Family

Benjamin Smalley

Citations

  1. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.
  2. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.
  3. [S1364] Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5059, Benjamin Smalley & Margaret Wilson - see Book 4, page 523.

Cynthia A. Wilson1

F, b. circa 1837
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.2 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited11 May 2009
Birth*Cynthia A. Wilson was born circa 1837 at IN.3 
Marriage*She married James White on 16 March 1865 at Warren Co., IN.1 

Family

James White

Citations

  1. [S1364] Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5059, James White & Cynthia Wilson - see Book 5, page 21.
  2. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.
  3. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.

Amanda Wilson

F, b. circa 1844
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.1 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited11 May 2009
Birth*Amanda Wilson was born circa 1844 at IN.2 
Marriage*She married Peter W. Schoonover on 25 December 1873 at Warren Co., IN.3 

Family

Peter W. Schoonover

Citations

  1. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.
  2. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.
  3. [S1364] Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5059, Peter W. Schoonover & Amanda Wilson - see Book 6, page 131.

Sarah C. Wilson1

F, b. between 1829 and 1831
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.1 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited11 May 2009
Birth*Sarah C. Wilson was born between 1829 and 1831; according to birth order assumed from naming in Emily's civil case.1 
Marriage*She married (?) Marshall before 1883.1 

Family

(?) Marshall

Citations

  1. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.

James Wilson

M, b. circa 1846
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr. d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited10 May 2009
Birth*James Wilson was born circa 1846 at IN.1 

Citations

  1. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.

Asa Wilson

M, b. circa 1834
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr. d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited11 May 2009
Birth*Asa Wilson was born circa 1834 at IN.1 

Citations

  1. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.

William Wilson Jr.

M, b. circa 1842, d. between 17 March 1873 and January 1883
FatherWilliam Wilson Sr.1 d. Oct 1872
MotherAmanda (?) b. c 1805
Last Edited11 May 2009
Birth*William Wilson Jr. was born circa 1842 at IN.2 
Death*He died between 17 March 1873 and January 1883; according to Warren Co., IN court records, on 17 Mar 1873 William Wilson Jr "departed from the country and has never been heard from since by anyone and his whereabouts ever since has remained whollyto the family of said William Wilson Jr and all his acquaintances and therefore the plaintiff alleges that he is dead."1 

Citations

  1. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.
  2. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.

(?) (?)

?
Last Edited20 Jul 2002
Marriage*(?) (?) married William Joseph Nowak. 

Grace M. Dunshee1

?, b. 1879, d. 1882
FatherWilliam L. Dunshee2 b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 3 May 1936
MotherLucinda Schilling2 b. Apr 1854, d. 20 Jun 1932
Charts Thomas Dunshee (b. before 1713)
Last Edited29 May 2004
Birth*Grace M. Dunshee was born in 1879 at MI.2,1 
Burial*Grace M. Dunshee was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI.1 
Death*Grace M. Dunshee died in 1882.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S1255] Stephanie Martin Shively, "The Dunshee Family," e-mail to Karol F. Dunshee, 9 May 2004.
  2. [S239] 27 Jun 1900 U.S. Census Spingvaile Twp., Emmet County, Michigan, Washington, DC, E.D. 91, sheet 16, line 52.

Jane E. French1,2

F, b. circa 1852
FatherNorman D. French b. 1 Jan 1810
MotherMary Dunshee b. 3 Jan 1826, d. 11 Dec 1855
Charts Thomas Dunshee (b. before 1713)
Last Edited2 Feb 2005
Marriage*Jane E. French married (?) Houghton. 
Birth*Jane E. French was born circa 1852 at IL.2 

Family 1
Children
  • LeRoy Houghton
  • Harry Houghton

Family 2

(?) Houghton

Citations

  1. [S184] Robert Dunshee will of Carroll Co., IL.
  2. [S1337] Jul 1860 U.S. Census of York Twk, Carroll Co., Illinois, unknown repository address, p. 1020, image 19.

Robert Groharing1

M, b. 17 December 1877, d. 18 April 1942
FatherWilhelm Adolph Richard Groharing2 b. 1850, d. 1927
MotherSarah Cordelia Pape2 b. 1852, d. 1941
Charts Thomas Dunshee (b. before 1713)
Last Edited5 Aug 2001
Birth*Robert Groharing was born on 17 December 1877.1 
Marriage*He married Marie A. Brown on 8 May 1900.1,3 
Marriage*Robert Groharing married Adeline Lagarda Dunshee, daughter of Charles Johnathan Dunshee and Cyrena Lovina Shoemaker, on 2 June 1909 at Community Church, Thomson, Carroll Co., IL.4,2 
Death*Robert Groharing died on 18 April 1942 at Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 64.1,2 
Burial*He was buried at Lower York Cemetery, York Twp., Carroll Co., IL.1 

Family 1

Marie A. Brown b. 7 May 1883, d. 7 Apr 1904

Family 2

Adeline Lagarda Dunshee b. 2 Aug 1880, d. 30 Jul 1971
Children

Citations

  1. [S449] Carroll County (Illinois) Genealogical Society, Lower York Cemetery, p. 42.
  2. [S596] Richard B. Groharing, "Dunshees," e-mail to Karol F. Dunshee, 07 Feb 1999.
  3. [S857] Roy Stefferud
    , 5 Aug 2001.
  4. [S298] Carroll Co. IL Probate file 4075 box 175.

Bruce Dunshee Groharing1

M, b. 5 October 1913, d. 23 November 2017
FatherRobert Groharing b. 17 Dec 1877, d. 18 Apr 1942
MotherAdeline Lagarda Dunshee2 b. 2 Aug 1880, d. 30 Jul 1971
Charts Thomas Dunshee (b. before 1713)
Last Edited3 Feb 2018
Birth*Bruce Dunshee Groharing was born on 5 October 1913 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.1 
Marriage*He married Alice Marie Mayhall on 2 June 1938 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.1 
Death*Bruce Dunshee Groharing died on 23 November 2017 at age 104. 

Family

Alice Marie Mayhall b. 7 Sep 1918, d. 16 Jun 1995
Child
  • Bernard Eugene Groharing1

Citations

  1. [S596] Richard B. Groharing, "Dunshees," e-mail to Karol F. Dunshee, 07 Feb 1999.
  2. [S298] Carroll Co. IL Probate file 4075 box 175.

Noble B. Stearns

?
FatherJesse Stearns
MotherJessie Fremont Dunshee1 b. 29 Mar 1862, d. 1910
Charts Thomas Dunshee (b. before 1713)
Last Edited8 Aug 1998
Birth*Noble B. Stearns was born. 

Citations

  1. [S199] Hiram Carleton, Hiram Carleton's History of Vermont.

Carroll R. Stearns

?, b. circa 1895
FatherJesse Stearns
MotherJessie Fremont Dunshee1 b. 29 Mar 1862, d. 1910
Charts Thomas Dunshee (b. before 1713)
Last Edited6 Feb 1999
Birth*Carroll R. Stearns was born circa 1895 at NY.2 

Citations

  1. [S199] Hiram Carleton, Hiram Carleton's History of Vermont.
  2. [S445] 1920 U.S. Census Bristol, Addison Co., Vermont, Washington, DC, E.D. 4, sheet 4, line 57 & sheet 7, lin 68.

James Halbert Tarvin

M, d. 15 May 1994
Last Edited28 Dec 2001
Marriage*James Halbert Tarvin married Bonnie Joy before 1935. 
Death*James Halbert Tarvin died on 15 May 1994 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 
Burial*He was buried at Greenwood Mausoleum. 

Family

Bonnie Joy
Children
  • Barbara Tarvin
  • Rosie Tarvin
  • Joetta Tarvin+ b. 5 Jun 1935, d. 25 Jul 2011