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     Viola Schmabel was born on 18 October 1892 at Ionia, Benton County, Missouri. In Dec 1912, Viola Schmabel married George Bockelman in Jackson County, Missouri. She appeared on the census of 1930; enumerated 15 April. Viola Bockelman was enumerated as the 37 year old wife of head of household George H Bockelman. He was a merchant with a feed, grocery and dry goods store. They were paying $40 monthly rent for their home. Viola (Schmabel) Bockelman was widowed with the death of her husband George Henry Bockelman on 18 May 1947 in Ionia, Benton County, Missouri. She lived in November 1948 at Ionia, Benton County, Missouri.

Viola (Schmabel) Bockelman and Jesse Brittain obtained a marriage license on 10 November 1948 at Jackson County, Missouri. Viola (Schmabel) Bockelman married Jesse Brittain, son of James Grason Brittain and Mariah "Maria" Ellen Brown, on 14 November 1948 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; with the ceremony performed by Frank J Pippin, a Christian minister. Viola S (?) Brittain and Jesse Brittain lived in 1953 at 240 Sterling, Colby, Thomas County, Kansas. Viola (Schmabel) Bockelman was widowed with the death of her husband, Jesse Brittain on 21 June 1956 at Colby, Thomas County, Kansas.

     Mary Elizabeth Barnes was born on 19 December 1844 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She married James Grason Brittain, son of Francis McGuire Brittain and Feiminy Larimore, on 15 September 1860 at Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri.

Mary Elizabeth (Barnes) Brittain died circa February 1867 at Mercer County, Missouri. She was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Medicine Township, Mercer County, Missouri.

     (?) Brittain was born on 1 September 1861 at Missouri. (?) Brittain was the child of James Grason Brittain and Mary Elizabeth Barnes. (?) Brittain died in January 1862 at Missouri.

     Mary Florence Brittain was born on 26 January 1867 at Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri. She was the daughter of James Grason Brittain and Mary Elizabeth Barnes. Mary Florence Brittain suffered the death of her mother, Mary Elizabeth (Barnes) Brittain circa February 1867 at Mercer County, Missouri. Mary Florence Brittain appeared on the census of 1870 at Mercer County, Missouri; enumerated 11 June 1870. Mary F. Britton was enumerated as age three and living in the household of John V. Barnes. Researcher's Note: John V. Barnes was her grandfather. She appeared on the census of 1880 at Mercer County, Missouri; enumerated 1 June. Thirteen year old Mary F. Brittain was living in the household of her grandfather, John V. Barnes and was sick with bilious fever.

Mary Florence Brittain married James Lafayette Murray on 3 June 1883 at Missouri. Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray suffered the death of her son, William Ralph Murray in November 1896. Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of James Lafayette Murray at Mercer County, Missouri; enumerated June 5th and 6th. J.L. Murray was enumerated as the 44 year old head of household and he owned his farm free of mortgage. His farm was listed as number 121 on the farm schedule. Mary F. Murray was enumerated as his 34 year old wife and the mother of six children with five children living. They had been married for 17 years. Four daughters were enumerated as Curtie M. age fifteen, Fern L. age twelve, Minnie F. age ten and eight year old Maggie. One son was enumerated as two year old Dewey.

Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray died on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma, at age 38. She was buried at Mound Valley Cemetery, Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma; plot 28-1-3.

     James Lafayette Murray was born on 29 November 1855 at Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri; son of Jesse Howard Murray and Sarah Keen. He married Mary Florence Brittain, daughter of James Grason Brittain and Mary Elizabeth Barnes, on 3 June 1883 at Missouri. James Lafayette Murray suffered the death of his son, William Ralph Murray in November 1896. James Lafayette Murray was a farmer in June 1900 at Mercer County, Missouri. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Mercer County, Missouri; enumerated June 5th and 6th. J.L. Murray was enumerated as the 44 year old head of household and he owned his farm free of mortgage. His farm was listed as number 121 on the farm schedule. Mary F. Murray was enumerated as his 34 year old wife and the mother of six children with five children living. They had been married for 17 years. Four daughters were enumerated as Curtie M. age fifteen, Fern L. age twelve, Minnie F. age ten and eight year old Maggie. One son was enumerated as two year old Dewey. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. James Lafayette Murray appeared on the census of 1910 at Custer County, Oklahoma; enumerated 11 April. J.L. Murray was enumerated as the 57 year old widowed head of household. He was a retired farmer and owned his home on Third Street with a mortgage. One son was enumerated as Dewey age 11. Four daughters were enumerated as Fern age 21, Minnie age 19, Maggie age 17 and Esther age 8. He suffered the death of his daughter, Fern Lulu Murray on 24 December 1912. James Lafayette Murray died on 22 April 1948 at Higgins, Lipscomb County, Texas, at age 92. He was buried at Mound Valley Cemetery, Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma; plot 28-1-3.

     Curtie May Murray was born on 23 March 1885 at Missouri. She was the daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Curtie May Murray appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Mercer County, Missouri, as age fifteen and had attended school for seven months of the year. Curtie May Murray married Charles Benton Murray circa 1905 at Custer County, Oklahoma. Curtie May Murray suffered the death of her mother, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma.

Curtie May (Murray) Murray appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Charles Benton Murray at Custer County, Oklahoma; enumerated 5 May. Charles B. Murray was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and he was renting the family's house. Curtie Murray was enumerated as his 25 year old wife and the mother of two children, both living. One daughter was enumerated as Ruby age four and one son as Allan age two. Curtie May (Murray) Murray and Charles Benton Murray lived in September 1918 at R.F.D. 1, Marquand, Madison County, Missouri. Curtie May (Murray) Murray appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Charles Benton Murray at Bollinger County, Missouri; enumerated 19 and 20 January. Charles B. Murray was enumerated as the 44 year old head of household. His farm was listed as number 115 on the farm schedule. Curlie Murray was enumerated as his 33 year old wife. One son was enumerated as Alan B. age twelve. Three daughters were enumerated as Ruby F. age fourteen, Lena O. age nine and Lois F. age five months.

Curtie May (Murray) Murray and Charles Benton Murray lived in April 1930 at 1821 Seventh Street, Woodward City, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Curtie May (Murray) Murray appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Charles Benton Murray at Woodward County, Oklahoma; enumerated 3 April. Charles B. Murray was enumerated as the 55 year old head of household. He owned a radio and was paying $30 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Curtie M. Murray was enumerated as his 45 year old wife. Included in the household were three daughters; Ruby F. age 24, Lena O. age 19 and Lois F. age 10. Curtie May (Murray) Murray and Charles Benton Murray lived in April 1940 at 1819 Eighth Street, Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Curtie May (Murray) Murray appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Charles Benton Murray at Woodward County, Oklahoma; enumerated 2 April. C.B. Murray was enumerated as the 65 year old head of household, paying $30 monthly rent and he supplied the family's information to the enumerator. He had worked 30 weeks during 1939, earning $350. Curtie Murray was enumerated as his 55 year old wife. C.B. had completed two years of high school and Curtie had completed eighth grade. One daughter was enumerated as Lois age 20 and she had completed one year of college. Two lodgers were enumerated as 62 year old, widowed R.C. Vance and his 29 year old daughter, Ellen Vance.

Curtie May (Murray) Murray died on 10 December 1964 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 79.

     Charles Benton Murray was born on 24 March 1875 at Missouri. He married Curtie May Murray, daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain, circa 1905 at Custer County, Oklahoma. Charles Benton Murray was a teacher working in a public school in 1910 at Custer County, Oklahoma. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Custer County, Oklahoma; enumerated 5 May. Charles B. Murray was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and he was renting the family's house. Curtie Murray was enumerated as his 25 year old wife and the mother of two children, both living. One daughter was enumerated as Ruby age four and one son as Allan age two. He and Curtie May (Murray) Murray lived in September 1918 at R.F.D. 1, Marquand, Madison County, Missouri. Charles Benton Murray was a farmer in September 1918 at Madison County, Missouri. He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Marble Hill, Bollinger County, Missouri, and was described as being tall and stout with light brown eyes and slightly black hair.

Charles Benton Murray was a farmer and owned his farm with a mortgage in January 1920 at Crooked Creek Township, Bollinger County, Missouri. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Bollinger County, Missouri; enumerated 19 and 20 January. Charles B. Murray was enumerated as the 44 year old head of household. His farm was listed as number 115 on the farm schedule. Curlie Murray was enumerated as his 33 year old wife. One son was enumerated as Alan B. age twelve. Three daughters were enumerated as Ruby F. age fourteen, Lena O. age nine and Lois F. age five months.

Charles Benton Murray and Curtie May (Murray) Murray lived in April 1930 at 1821 Seventh Street, Woodward City, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Charles Benton Murray was an oil and grease salesman in April 1930 at Woodward City, Oklahoma. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Woodward County, Oklahoma; enumerated 3 April. Charles B. Murray was enumerated as the 55 year old head of household. He owned a radio and was paying $30 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Curtie M. Murray was enumerated as his 45 year old wife. Included in the household were three daughters; Ruby F. age 24, Lena O. age 19 and Lois F. age 10.

Charles Benton Murray and Curtie May (Murray) Murray lived in April 1940 at 1819 Eighth Street, Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Charles Benton Murray was a time keeper for the W.P.A. [Works Progress Administration] in April 1940 at Woodward, Oklahoma. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Woodward County, Oklahoma; enumerated 2 April. C.B. Murray was enumerated as the 65 year old head of household, paying $30 monthly rent and he supplied the family's information to the enumerator. He had worked 30 weeks during 1939, earning $350. Curtie Murray was enumerated as his 55 year old wife. C.B. had completed two years of high school and Curtie had completed eighth grade. One daughter was enumerated as Lois age 20 and she had completed one year of college. Two lodgers were enumerated as 62 year old, widowed R.C. Vance and his 29 year old daughter, Ellen Vance. His Social Security Number was 445-07-7267 issued before 1951 at Oklahoma. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Curtie May (Murray) Murray on 10 December 1964 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Charles Benton Murray died on 2 September 1965 at San Bernardino County, California, at age 90.

     Fern Lulu Murray was born on 10 November 1887 at Missouri. She was the daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Fern Lulu Murray appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Mercer County, Missouri, as age twelve and had attended school for seven months of the year. Fern Lulu Murray suffered the death of her mother, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Fern Lulu Murray appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Custer County, Oklahoma, as age 21 and a teacher. She had been out of work for 24 weeks in 1909, but was working at the time of the census. Lulu Murray never married.

Fern Lulu Murray died on 24 December 1912 at age 25. She was buried at Mound Valley Cemetery, Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma; plot 28-1-3.

     Minnie Florence Murray was born on 13 October 1890 at Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri. She was the daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Minnie Florence Murray appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Mercer County, Missouri, as age ten and had attended school for eight months of the year. Minnie Florence Murray suffered the death of her mother, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Minnie Florence Murray appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Custer County, Oklahoma, as age 19 and working as a manager in a doctor's office. Minnie Florence Murray married Elmer C. Keltner on 8 June 1913 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner and Elmer C. Keltner lived between June 1917 and February 1924 at 116 Myrtle Street, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Minnie Florence Murray appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Elmer C. Keltner at Madison County, Illinois; enumerated 9 January. Elmer C. Keltner was enumerated as the 29 year old head of household and was renting the family's lodgings. Minnie Keltner was enumerated as his 28 year old wife. One daughter was enumerated as Josephine age five. Two sons were enumerated as Elmer J. age three years, five months and Hale E. age one year, six months. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner suffered the death of her daughter, Edna Josephine "Joy" Keltner on 16 February 1924 at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner and Elmer C. Keltner lived between January 1928 and April 1930 at 314 North Clay Street, Edwardsville, Illinois. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner suffered the death of her son, Robert Bruce Keltner on 7 January 1928 at Bethesda Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Elmer C. Keltner at Madison County, Illinois; enumerated 8 April. Elmer C. Keltner was enumerated as the 39 year old head of household. He was paying $25 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Minnie Keltner was enumerated as his 38 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as Elmer age thirteen and Hale age eleven. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner and Elmer C. Keltner lived in September 1961 at 722 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, Illinois. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner was widowed with the death of her husband, Elmer C. Keltner on 18 September 1961 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, Madison County, Illinois. In October 1961, Minnie (Murray) Keltner transferred a tract of land in section 12 in Edwardsville to her son-in-law, Melvin G. Schlemer. Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner lived from 1975 to August 1977 at Texas. She lived in August 1977 at Madison County Nursing Home, Madison County, Illinois.

Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner died on 16 November 1977 at Oliver C. Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 87; at 4:30 a.m. Visitation was held on 18 November 1977 at Weber Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Illinois, at 4 p.m. Funeral services were held on 19 November 1977 at Weber Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois; at 10:30 a.m. "with the Rev. Richard Holman, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating." She was buried on 19 November 1977 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.

     Elmer C. Keltner was born on 24 September 1890 at Ames, Story County, Iowa; the son of James B. and Mary Henderson Keltner. Elmer C. Keltner was also known as "Dutch" Keltner. He married Minnie Florence Murray, daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain, on 8 June 1913 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Elmer C. Keltner was a miller employed by Blake Milling Company at Edwardsville, Illinois. He and Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner lived between June 1917 and February 1924 at 116 Myrtle Street, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Elmer C. Keltner registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, and was described as being of medium height and stout build with blue eyes and brown hair. He claimed a wife and two children as dependents. He was a miller in a flour mill in January 1920 at Edwardsville, Illinois. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Madison County, Illinois; enumerated 9 January. Elmer C. Keltner was enumerated as the 29 year old head of household and was renting the family's lodgings. Minnie Keltner was enumerated as his 28 year old wife. One daughter was enumerated as Josephine age five. Two sons were enumerated as Elmer J. age three years, five months and Hale E. age one year, six months. He suffered the death of his daughter, Edna Josephine "Joy" Keltner on 16 February 1924 at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Elmer C. Keltner and Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner lived between January 1928 and April 1930 at 314 North Clay Street, Edwardsville, Illinois. Elmer C. Keltner suffered the death of his son, Robert Bruce Keltner on 7 January 1928 at Bethesda Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Elmer C. Keltner appeared on the census of 1930 at Madison County, Illinois; enumerated 8 April. Elmer C. Keltner was enumerated as the 39 year old head of household. He was paying $25 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Minnie Keltner was enumerated as his 38 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as Elmer age thirteen and Hale age eleven. He was a laborer in a lumber yard in April 1930 at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.

Elmer C. Keltner was a Baptist and attended First Baptist Church in Edwardsville. He was a millwright, employed for 15 years with Dippold Brothers Feed & Grain Company at Edwardsville, Illinois. He and Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner lived in September 1961 at 722 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, Illinois. In September 1961, Elmer Keltner was a patient at St. Joseph Hospital for the two weeks before his death.

Elmer C. Keltner died on 18 September 1961 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, Madison County, Illinois, at age 70; at 10:10 a.m. Visitation was held on 19 September 1961 at Weber Funeral Home, Edwardsville. Funeral services were held on 20 September 1961 at Weber Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois; at 2 p.m. "with the Rev. B. L. Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating." He was buried on 20 September 1961 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.

     Margaret "Maggie" Lena Murray was born on 17 November 1892 at Missouri. She was the daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Margaret "Maggie" Lena Murray appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Mercer County, Missouri, as age eight and had attended school for eight months of the year. Margaret "Maggie" Lena Murray suffered the death of her mother, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Margaret "Maggie" Lena Murray appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Custer County, Oklahoma, as age 17 and attending school.

Margaret "Maggie" Lena Murray married Homer Hagerman circa 1915. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Homer Hagerman at Phillips County, Colorado; enumerated 11 March. Homer Hagerman was enumerated as the 25 year old head of household and he was renting the family's lodgings. Maggie Hagerman was enumerated as his 26 year old wife. One son was enumerated as Murray age three years, six months. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman and Homer Hagerman lived in 1924 at 1205 Washington, Denver, Colorado. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Homer Hagerman at Los Angeles County, California; enumerated 2 April. Homer Hagerman was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and he was renting his home. Margaret Hagerman was enumerated as his 36 year old wife. They had married when he was 20 and she was 21. One son was enumerated as James M Hagerman age 13 and attending school. One daughter was enumerated as Babette Hagerman age four years, eight months. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman and Homer Hagerman lived in 1937 at 361 Market Street, Salinas, Monterey County, California.

Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman and Homer Hagerman lived in April 1940 at 231 Clay Street, Salinas, Monterey County, California. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Homer Hagerman at Monterey County, California; enumerated 14 April. Homer Hagerman was enumerated as the 45 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $5,750. Homer supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Margaret Hagerman was enumerated as his 45 year old wife. Homer had completed four years of high school and Margaret had completed two years of college. One daughter was enumerated as Babette age 14 and attending school. One son was enumerated as James age three.

Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman and Homer Hagerman lived in 1946 at 337 Cayuga Street, Salinas, Monterey County, California. Her Social Security Number was 562-30-8328 issued before 1951 at California. Maggie and Homer Hagerman were the parents of James M. and Babette. James married Jean Goble and lived in Santa Maria, California. Babette married Robert Dennis and lived in Salina, California. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman and Homer Hagerman lived in 1960 at 3025 Luna Drive, Ventura, Ventura County, California. Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman was widowed with the death of her husband, Homer Hagerman on 8 November 1969 at Ventura County, California.

Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman died on 13 July 1973 at Salinas, Monterey County, California, at age 80. She was buried at Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.

     Homer Hagerman was born on 31 January 1895 at Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. He married Margaret "Maggie" Lena Murray, daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain, circa 1915. Homer Hagerman was a lumberman for the Central Lumber Company in June 1917 at Paoli, Phillips County, Colorado. He registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Precinct 3, Phillips County, Colorado, and was described as being tall and slender with blue eyes and blonde hair. He claimed as dependents a child, wife, mother and sister.

Homer Hagerman appeared on the census of 1920 at Phillips County, Colorado; enumerated 11 March. Homer Hagerman was enumerated as the 25 year old head of household and he was renting the family's lodgings. Maggie Hagerman was enumerated as his 26 year old wife. One son was enumerated as Murray age three years, six months. He and Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman lived in 1924 at 1205 Washington, Denver, Colorado. Homer Hagerman was the vice-president of J.G. Noll Lumber Company in 1924 at Denver, Colorado.

Homer Hagerman was a salesman for an automobile garage in April 1930 at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Los Angeles County, California; enumerated 2 April. Homer Hagerman was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and he was renting his home. Margaret Hagerman was enumerated as his 36 year old wife. They had married when he was 20 and she was 21. One son was enumerated as James M Hagerman age 13 and attending school. One daughter was enumerated as Babette Hagerman age four years, eight months. He and Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman lived in 1937 at 361 Market Street, Salinas, Monterey County, California. Homer Hagerman was the lumber department manager of the Southern Pacific Milling Company between 1937 and 1946 at Salinas, Monterey County, California.

Homer Hagerman and Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman lived in April 1940 at 231 Clay Street, Salinas, Monterey County, California. Homer Hagerman appeared on the census of 1940 at Monterey County, California; enumerated 14 April. Homer Hagerman was enumerated as the 45 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $5,750. Homer supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Margaret Hagerman was enumerated as his 45 year old wife. Homer had completed four years of high school and Margaret had completed two years of college. One daughter was enumerated as Babette age 14 and attending school. One son was enumerated as James age three. He and Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman lived in 1946 at 337 Cayuga Street, Salinas, Monterey County, California. His Social Security Number was 553-01-7794 issued 1952 at California. Homer Hagerman and Margaret "Maggie" Lena (Murray) Hagerman lived in 1960 at 3025 Luna Drive, Ventura, Ventura County, California.

Homer Hagerman died on 8 November 1969 at Ventura County, California, at age 74. He was buried at Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.

     William Ralph Murray was born on 16 March 1896 at Missouri. He was the son of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. William Ralph Murray died in November 1896.

     Dewey Otis Murray was born on 18 March 1898 at Missouri. He was the son of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Dewey Otis Murray appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, James Lafayette Murray at Mercer County, Missouri, as age two. Dewey Otis Murray suffered the death of his mother, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Dewey Otis Murray appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, James Lafayette Murray at Custer County, Oklahoma, as age eleven and attending school. Dewey Otis Murray was a clerk for Oakwood Bank in September 1918 at Thomas, Oklahoma. He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma, and was described as being of medium height and build with blue eyes and black hair. He married Mabel "Mab" Crow circa 1922. Dewey Otis Murray and Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray lived in April 1930 at Main Street, Fargo, Ellis County, Oklahoma. Dewey Otis Murray was a bank cashier at Fargo, Oklahoma. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Ellis County, Oklahoma; enumerated 3 April. Dewey Murray was enumerated as the 32 year old head of household. He owned a radio and his home valued at $2,000. Mabel Murray was enumerated as his 31 year old wife. One daughter was enumerated as five year old Rowena Murray. He and Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray lived on 1 April 1935 at Fargo, Ellis County, Oklahoma. Dewey Otis Murray lived between April 1940 and November 1977 at Follett, Lipscomb County, Texas. He was a cashier for National Bank at Follett, Texas. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Lipscomb County, Texas; enumerated 6 April. Dewey O Murray was enumerated as the 43 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $3,850. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $3,200. Mabel Murray was enumerated as his 41 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Dewey had completed his education with four year of high school and Mabel had completed two years of college. One daughter was enumerated as Rowena P age 15 and she had completed one year of high school. His Social Security Number was 441-01-2409 issued before 1951 at Oklahoma.

Dewey Otis Murray died on 26 June 1990 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, at age 92. He was buried at Fairmont Cemetery, Follett, Lipscomb County, Texas.

     Mabel "Mab" Crow was born on 16 March 1899 at Leeday, Dewey County, Oklahoma; daughter of Francis Henry Crow and Permelia Eady Ward. She married Dewey Otis Murray, son of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain, circa 1922. Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray and Dewey Otis Murray lived in April 1930 at Main Street, Fargo, Ellis County, Oklahoma. Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Dewey Otis Murray at Ellis County, Oklahoma; enumerated 3 April. Dewey Murray was enumerated as the 32 year old head of household. He owned a radio and his home valued at $2,000. Mabel Murray was enumerated as his 31 year old wife. One daughter was enumerated as five year old Rowena Murray. Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray and Dewey Otis Murray lived on 1 April 1935 at Fargo, Ellis County, Oklahoma. Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Dewey Otis Murray at Lipscomb County, Texas; enumerated 6 April. Dewey O Murray was enumerated as the 43 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $3,850. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $3,200. Mabel Murray was enumerated as his 41 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Dewey had completed his education with four year of high school and Mabel had completed two years of college. One daughter was enumerated as Rowena P age 15 and she had completed one year of high school. Mabel "Mab" (Crow) Murray was widowed with the death of her husband, Dewey Otis Murray on 26 June 1990 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Mabel "Mab" Crow died on 31 March 1991 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, at age 92. She was buried at Fairmont Cemetery, Follett, Lipscomb County, Texas.

     Rowena Pearl Murray was born on 7 September 1924 at Fargo, Ellis County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Dewey Otis Murray and Mabel "Mab" Crow. Rowena Pearl Murray appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Dewey Otis Murray at Ellis County, Oklahoma, as age five. Rowena Pearl Murray appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of her father, Dewey Otis Murray at Lipscomb County, Texas, as age 15 and she had completed one year of high school but was not attending school. Rowena attended high school in Follett where she participated in the theater group and had the lead in the senior class play. She graduated as valedictorian circa 1942 and attended college in Stillwater. Rowena Pearl Murray was graduated at Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, from business college. She married Kenneth Russell Glasgow on 5 January 1945. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow and Kenneth Russell Glasgow lived between 1954 and 1956 at 5417 E Murdock Avenue, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow and Kenneth Russell Glasgow lived in 1960 at Wichita, Kansas. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow and Kenneth Russell Glasgow lived in 1961 at 3903 E Mt Vernon Road, Wichita. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow and Kenneth Russell Glasgow lived in 1986 at 6528 E Claytonia Street, Wichita, Kansas. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow and Kenneth Russell Glasgow lived between 1987 and 1993 at 6509 E Aberdeen Street # 1150, Wichita, Kansas. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow and Kenneth Russell Glasgow moved in 2004 to Princeton, Collin County, Texas. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow was widowed with the death of her husband, Kenneth Russell Glasgow on 8 January 2007. Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow was a member of The Church of Latter-Day Saints and served as the president of the District Young Women.

Rowena Pearl (Murray) Glasgow died on 21 March 2013 at Princeton, Collin County, Texas, at age 88. She was buried at Fairmont Cemetery, Follett, Lipscomb County, Texas.

     Esther Clarice Murray was born on 26 October 1901 at Missouri. She was the daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Esther Clarice Murray suffered the death of her mother, Mary Florence (Brittain) Murray on 13 November 1905 at Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. Esther Clarice Murray appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, James Lafayette Murray at Custer County, Oklahoma, as age eight and attending school. Esther Clarice Murray married Julius H. Miller. Esther Clarice (Murray) Miller and Julius H. Miller lived in November 1977 at Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.

     Julius H. Miller married Esther Clarice Murray, daughter of James Lafayette Murray and Mary Florence Brittain. Julius H. Miller and Esther Clarice (Murray) Miller lived in November 1977 at Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.

     Benjamin Oscar Brown was born on 27 March 1900 at Grayson County, Texas. He married Dolly Fae Brassfield, daughter of Orville A. Brassfield and Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Brittain, on 29 December 1918 at Blue Mound, Linn County, Kansas; at the Brassfield home, with the Rev. C. Arthur Hull officiating. The romance began when both Ben and Dollie lived in Mountain View, Missouri. At the time of his marriage, Ben's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown lived in Willow Springs, Missouri. Benjamin Oscar Brown and Dolly Fae Brassfield moved on 30 December 1919 to Dodge, Nebraska, where Ben was the local agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Benjamin Oscar Brown appeared on the census of 1920 at Linn County, Kansas; enumerated 16 January. Bennie age 21 and Dollie T. age 19 were both working at the Blue Mound Sun newspaper office and living on Pine Street next door to her parents. His Social Security Number was 505-03-6114 issued before 1951 at Nebraska. His Social Security Number was 505-03-6114 issued before 1951 at Nebraska. As of January 1960, Benny and Dollie Brown lived at 723 Patricia Street, San Mateo, California. Benny was Lead Photographic Technician for United Air Lines in San Mateo, California in 1960.

Benjamin Oscar Brown died on 27 November 1987 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, at age 87. He was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Fremont, Alameda County, California.

     Hollis Franklin Brown was born on 19 December 1921 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. He was the son of Benjamin Oscar Brown and Dolly Fae Brassfield. Hollis Franklin Brown married Jacqueline "Jackie" Butz circa 1941 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Hollis served in the Army during World War II. His Social Security Number was 508-03-5140 issued before 1951 at Nebraska. As of January 1960, the Browns lived in El Cajon, California.

Hollis Franklin Brown died on 6 February 1985 at El Cajon, San Diego County, California, at age 63. He was buried at El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, San Diego County, California.

     Jacqueline "Jackie" Butz was born on 9 July 1923 at Talmage, Otoe County, Nebraska; the daughter of August C Butz (1881-1966) and Elsie R Opp (1889-1957.) She married Hollis Franklin Brown, son of Benjamin Oscar Brown and Dolly Fae Brassfield, circa 1941 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Jacqueline "Jackie" (Butz) Brown was widowed with the death of her husband, Hollis Franklin Brown on 6 February 1985 at El Cajon, San Diego County, California.

Jacqueline "Jackie" (Butz) Brown died on 22 November 2002 at El Cajon, San Diego County, California, at age 79. She was buried at El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, San Diego County, California.

     Velma Irene Brown was born on 17 June 1924. She was the daughter of Benjamin Oscar Brown and Dolly Fae Brassfield. As of January 1960, the Hudsons lived in Englewood, Colorado. Velma Irene (Brown) Hudson died on 19 November 1989 at age 65.

     Omer William "Slim" Cunningham was born on 12 August 1902 at Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas. He married Ruby E. Brassfield, daughter of Orville A. Brassfield and Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Brittain, on 21 November 1925 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; at 4 p.m. Omer William "Slim" Cunningham appeared on the census of 1930 at Shawnee County, Kansas; enumerated 19 April. Omer was enumerated as head of household, age 27 and a truck driver. Ruby was enumerated as his wife, age 26. Included in the household were, a son James W. age one and a half, Omer's mother, two brothers and three nephews. They were renting their home at 843 Quincy Street. He and Ruby (Brassfield) Cunningham lived in April 1940 at 1335 Madison Street, Topeka, Kansas. Omer William "Slim" Cunningham was a "truck transport chauffeur" in April 1940 at Topeka, Kansas. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Shawnee County, Kansas; enumerated 10 April. Omer Cunningham was enumerated as the 37 year old head of household and he supplied the family's information to the enumerator. He had worked 49 weeks during 1939, earning $1,200 and was paying $20 monthly rent for the family's home. Ruby Cunningham was enumerated as his 36 year old wife and they both had completed their education at eighth grade. Three sons were enumerated as James W age 11, Harold D age 8 and 4 year old Robert L. James had completed fifth grade and Harold had completed second grade. He was employed by Santa Fe Trails for 23 years as a motor freight operator at Topeka, Kansas. He held membership in Truck Drivers' Union No. 696 at Topeka, Kansas. He suffered the death of his son, Robert Lee Cunningham on 18 March 1959. As of January 1960, the Cunninghams lived at 1010 Jefferson Street, Topeka, Kansas. Omer was engaged in the freight business. Omer William "Slim" Cunningham and Ruby (Brassfield) Cunningham lived in 1961 at 1010 Jefferson, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Omer William "Slim" Cunningham was widowed with the death of his wife, Ruby (Brassfield) Cunningham on 11 February 1961 at 1010 Jefferson, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.

Omer William "Slim" Cunningham died on 2 April 1961 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, at age 58; in the hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held on 5 April 1961 at Penwell-Gabel Chapel, Topeka, Kansas; at 1:30 p.m. He was buried on 5 April 1961 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; Sunset Lot 115, Sapce 4.

     James William Cunningham was born on 7 March 1929. He was the son of Omer William "Slim" Cunningham and Ruby E. Brassfield. James William Cunningham appeared on the census of 1930 in the household his parents Omer William "Slim" Cunningham at Shawnee County, Kansas, as age one and a half. James William Cunningham appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Omer William "Slim" Cunningham at Shawnee County, Kansas, as age eleven, attending school, and he had completed fifth grade. His Social Security Number was 514-14-3992 issued before 1951 at Kansas. James William Cunningham suffered the death of his brother, Robert Lee Cunningham on 18 March 1959. As of January 1960, James was employed in Topeka, Kansas, and lived with his parents at 1010 Jefferson Street. James William Cunningham lived with his parents, Omer William "Slim" Cunningham and Ruby (Brassfield) Cunningham in 1961 at 1010 Jefferson, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. James William Cunningham suffered the death of his mother, Ruby (Brassfield) Cunningham on 11 February 1961 at 1010 Jefferson, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. James William Cunningham lived in 1994 at Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma. He lived in 1995 at 813 Gwinnett Square Circle, Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia.

James William Cunningham died on 10 March 2000 at DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 71.

     Harold Dean Cunningham was born circa 1931. He was the son of Omer William "Slim" Cunningham and Ruby E. Brassfield. Harold Dean Cunningham appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Omer William "Slim" Cunningham at Shawnee County, Kansas, as age eight, attending school, and he had completed second grade. As of January 1960, Harold was an U.S. Army sergeant stationed in Germany. He worked with Army youth activities, was married with one child. Harold Dean Cunningham suffered the death of his mother, Ruby (Brassfield) Cunningham on 11 February 1961 at 1010 Jefferson, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Harold Dean Cunningham died in March 1987; according to Randy Cunningham.

     Robert Lee Cunningham was born on 25 October 1935 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. He was the son of Omer William "Slim" Cunningham and Ruby E. Brassfield. Robert Lee Cunningham appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Omer William "Slim" Cunningham at Shawnee County, Kansas, as age four. His Social Security Number was 514-28-1259 issued before 1951 at Kansas. Robert's wife's name was Mary.

Robert Lee Cunningham died on 18 March 1959 at age 23. Funeral services were held on 20 March 1959 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Chapel, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; Dr. Max Morgan officiated. He was buried on 20 March 1959 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; Sunset Section, Grave # 1.

     Leon Debs Haley was born on 14 November 1909. He married Freida Lora Brassfield, daughter of Orville A. Brassfield and Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Brittain, in 1932 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The Haley family lived in Omaha for 17 years before moving to Wausa in 1949. At the time of his death, Leon Debs Haley was a barber at Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska. He died on 26 November 1949 at Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, at age 40. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska.

     Francis McGuire Brittain was born on 10 July 1817 at Kentucky. He was the son of Parks Brittain and Sarah Price. Francis McGuire Brittain married Feiminy Larimore, daughter of Richard Larimore, on 23 February 1838 at Knox County, Illinois; with James Goff, Justice of the Peace, officiating. Francis McGuire Brittain appeared on the census of 1840 at Knox County, Illinois; as Francis Baiten, head of household, age 20-29 with one male under five and one female age 20-29. The Francis Brittain household was listed just before the Richard Larimore household on the 1840 census. Richard Larimore was the father of Francis Brittain's wife, Effimany Larimore. Sometime after the birth of Mary, the family moved to Keokuk, Iowa. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Keokuk County, Iowa; enumerated 2 October 1850. Francis was enumerated as Francis Britton age 30 and a farmer with $400 value in real estate. Effimany was enumerated as Femina Britton age 29 and unable to read and write. Britton children included in the household were; George age ten, James age nine, Mary age eight, Robert age six, Wm J. age three, Sarah age one and Martha age four months.

Francis McGuire Brittain was widowed with the death of his wife, Feminy (Larimore) Brittain on 22 July 1860 at Grundy County, Missouri. Francis McGuire Brittain appeared on the census of 1860 at Grundy County, Missouri; enumerated 25 July. Francis M. Britton was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a farmer with $3500 value in real estate and $650 value in personal property. Larrimore, a 40 year old female born in Missouri, was enumerated with him. Britton children included in the household were; James age eighteen, Robert age sixteen, Wm J age fourteen, Sarah age eleven, Martha age ten, Milla age six, Sophrone age four and Elizabeth age two.

Francis McGuire Brittain married Lydia Barnes late 1860 at Missouri; there were no chidren of this marriage. Francis McGuire Brittain married Elizabeth Malone (Dalton) Lickey on 13 November 1862 at Grundy County, Missouri. Francis McGuire Brittain appeared on the census of 1870 at Grundy County, Missouri; enumerated 12 August. Francis was enumerated as G. M. Brittain age 53, head of household and a farmer with $3500 value in real estate and $400 value in personal property. Elizabeth Brittain was enumerated as age 39 and keeping house. Included in the household were; Millie age fifteen, Sophronia age fourteen, Elizabeth age twelve, Milton age ten, Perminda age five, Mary age two and John age one. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grundy County, Missouri; enumerated 12 June. Francis was enumerated as age 62, head of household and a farmer. Elizabeth was enumerated as his wife, age 48 and keeping house. Included in the household were; Milton age nineteen, Perminda E. age fourteen and Nathan age seven.

Francis McGuire Brittain died on 20 May 1885 at his old home place, near Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri, at age 67. He was buried at Half Rock Cemetery, Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri; next to his wife Elizabeth. His marker states, "65 years 10 months 10 days, son of Park Brittain, Husband of Elizabeth."

     Feiminy Larimore was born circa 22 April 1820. She was the daughter of Richard Larimore. Feiminy Larimore married Francis McGuire Brittain, son of Parks Brittain and Sarah Price, on 23 February 1838 at Knox County, Illinois; with James Goff, Justice of the Peace, officiating. Feiminy Larimore likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Francis McGuire Brittain at Knox County, Illinois, as the female age 20-29. Sometime after the birth of Mary, the family moved to Keokuk, Iowa. Feminy (Larimore) Brittain appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Francis McGuire Brittain at Keokuk County, Iowa; enumerated 2 October 1850. Francis was enumerated as Francis Britton age 30 and a farmer with $400 value in real estate. Effimany was enumerated as Femina Britton age 29 and unable to read and write. Britton children included in the household were; George age ten, James age nine, Mary age eight, Robert age six, Wm J. age three, Sarah age one and Martha age four months.

Feminy (Larimore) Brittain died on 22 July 1860 at Grundy County, Missouri. She was buried at Barnes Cemetery, two miles west of Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri; marker states Feminy Brittain, 40 years 3 months 12 days, wife of F. M. Brittain. She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Francis McGuire Brittain at Grundy County, Missouri; enumerated 25 July. Francis M. Britton was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a farmer with $3500 value in real estate and $650 value in personal property. Larrimore, a 40 year old female born in Missouri, was enumerated with him. Britton children included in the household were; James age eighteen, Robert age sixteen, Wm J age fourteen, Sarah age eleven, Martha age ten, Milla age six, Sophrone age four and Elizabeth age two.

     George Washington Brittain was born on 5 May 1839 at Henderson, Knox County, Illinois. He was the son of Francis McGuire Brittain and Feiminy Larimore. George Washington Brittain likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Francis McGuire Brittain at Knox County, Illinois, as the male under age five. He moved with his family from Illinois to Iowa to Missouri. George Washington Brittain appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Francis McGuire Brittain at Keokuk County, Iowa, as age ten. George Washington Brittain married Nancy Agnes Barnes on 10 January 1857 at Mercer County, Missouri. George Washington Brittain married Maria or Mariah Stanturf on 28 September 1873. Owned the farm northeast of his brother James Grason's farm. They lived near each other for more than fifty years. George Washington Brittain died on 29 February 1908 at Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri, at age 68. He was buried at Half Rock Cemetery, Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri.