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Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Marriage (six children) 1886 - 1970 Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ellen Webster 84 84 Married Emmett in 1905 at EF's house. They lived there for a while, moved to Amarillo, then back to Eddy, OK.

She attended Northern Oklahoma Juinior College in Tonkawa in the early 1900s.

 1898 - 1989 Elizabeth Marie Webster 90 90 She was born on her father's homestead north of Lamont. She took voice and piano lessons from her aunt Janie Webster in her younger years. Later she gave music lessons for many years. She was a school teacher in Oklahoma and Kansas.
 Paul Hobart Shire Paul had to become self-sufficient in his early years, beginning when he went to Alva Normal School, Alva, Oklahoma after graduation from 8th grade. He did not receive financial help from his parents. He worked at several jobs and still participated in several activities including Debate. Paul started teaching in rural schools in Grant County at about 18 years of age. Paul continued in the education field for over fifty years in Kansas and Oklahoma, working at both elementary and high school level, coaching athletics, teaching and administration. In WW II he served as Education Officer in the US Navy C. B. s. His last years in education were as County Superintendent of Schools in Sumner Co. Kansas at Wellington, KS.

During much of his life he was involved in some kind of farming or livestock operation. Quite often, we had a Milk Cow where possible. He had a deep love of the Farm and looked forward to retiring to his farm near Fredonia, Kansas.

Paul was a person of strong opinions and did not hesitate to voice his opinions in any controversial situation. Family was important in his life including his ancestral families. He had an excellent memory from his early childhood years. He had a deep concern for his immediate family and their welfare right up to his last hours. LWS

Paul had a passion for success of his athletic teams while coaching including the years when he had his own sons on his teams. He coached and taught for Excellence in all respects. LWS

Married life as Methodist. Had love of rural life and raising livestock. Had sincere love of his farm and looked forward to retiring to the Fredonia Farm. Raised in Christian Church. Had a great sense of appreciation of Family Life, not only his own family but parents & Siblings. Occupation: School Teacher and Administrator for 50 years. Personality/Interest: Decisive, Dominant individual, Patriotic.
 1920 - 2003 Lowell Webster Shire 83 83 Lowell did most of the work on the part of this family tree from Thomas Fendel Webster on down. He wrote a great report called "Descendants of Thomas F. Webster" in which he tracked down over 300 descendants.
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Lowell graduated Oklahoma A. M College, June 1941 with major in Accounting. Worked as Bookkeeper for 4 months at Bristow, Oklahoma before marriage. After marriage Dec. 28, 1941, Lowell and Evelyn moved to Los Angeles, California where he worked in Accounting for Haskins and Sells, Public Accounting Firm for some months then for Gladding McBean Clay Products Co. in Glendale, Calif. In September 1942, Lowell received his "Greetings" from Uncle Sam to report for Induction into the Army. He then served 40 months at Camp Beale, Marysville, California where he was assigned to the Military Police Section.

At first he was assigned to Guard Duty at various stations on the Post. After two months he was assigned to the Post Provost Marshal Office as a Clerk-Typist. He spent the next 38 months in that Office and held the rank as Technical Sergeant when discharged in February 1946. While stationed at Camp Beale, Evelyn worked as a Civilian Employee at Post Headquarters. Much of the time I was authorized to live "Off Post" in Marysville in an apartment with Evelyn. We were able to save money during this time.

After discharge, we moved to Fredonia, Kansas where we purchased a Farm Southwest of Fredonia where we have lived since that time. (53 years to March 1999). We maintained a Cattle herd until May 1998 when we sold our cattle to Leland. Leland had taken over our Crop Farming a few years earlier. Evelyn's Alzheimer's Disease and my general health made it necessary for us to discontinue all of our farming and ranching operations in 1998. We sold most of our land to Leland and Kendall in 1999 as it was apparent that this was the best thing to do. Evelyn and I had owned this farm for 54 years up to her passing. I have continued to reside at our Farm Home which I still own and have resided here over 55 years in April 2001.

Back to February 1946, after we came to Fredonia (actually Benedict, Kansas where my parents were teaching at first), we discovered that Evelyn was pregnant. Leland was born October 13, 1946, our first year on the farm. In 1947 I got into the "GI On The Farm Training Program" and qualified for four years of that with a $97.50 subsistence monthly payment which helped us survive on the farm.

In 1952, I started teaching, first at a one room school in the neighborhood, and then at larger schools. I started taking Education Courses to qualify for teaching certificates. Finally in 1958, I received my MS Degree in Educational Administration at Pittsburg State University. I became Elementary Principal at Elk City and then in 1958 I ran for County Superintendent of Wilson County and was elected and took office in June 1959.

Kendall was born July 22, 1953. We continued our farming operations all during my career in education. Our sons helped on the farm during their growing up years. Both Leland and Kendall graduated from Fredonia High School, Independence Community Jr. College, and Pittsburg State University.

Over the years we have participated in a number of Community and County organizations and activities. Helped organize a 4H Club and served as Club Leader; Grange - served as Master and other Offices; Farm Bureau - I served as President of Wilson County Farm Bureau and Board of Directors; Evelyn was a member of a Home Extension Unit for about 40 years; We have been members of Fredonia United Methodist Church since 1949 and I have served in various official capacities in years past. I have served on the Township Board and on the local rural school board back in the 1950s. We have seen our Community population decline to a great extent in the past 53 years. When we came here in 1946, we had numerous close neighbors. Now there are very few. Evelyn and I are among very very few residents of our age group still living in our extended community. Now in 2001 Evelyn is no longer a part of the community since her passing in January 2000. Others have continued to leave also by death or infirmities. It is an entirely different neighborhood than when we joined it in Spring of 1946.

When we came to this community in 1946 to make this our home, at age 26, We had no idea that God would grant us as much as 53 years of a satisfying Life. In the early years there were problems to overcome and some primitive conditions but we survived. There has been much hard work, many disappointments, sometimes sadness, but the joys and accomplishments far exceed the negatives in our memories.

My career in education changed in 1966 when I began employment with Fredonia Unified School District as an Administrator. I retired in 1982 as Assistant Principal of Fredonia High School and worked three more years on a part time basis taking full retirement in 1985.

I began my Genealogy Research in 1985. 1 had not really thought about doing major Family History Research until after I was involved for awhile. One time when we were visiting an Uncle who was terminally ill with Cancer, I asked him where my Grandfather Webster came from originally. He told me "Ohio" and told me about a cousin of his who was working on Family History. I contacted him and he referred me to another cousin who had been working on Family History about 20 years. I contacted this lady cousin in Wichita and she gave me enough information to get me interested. I have since researched all branches of our familyâ€"both maternal and paternal family lines. It is a never-ending project. Family History has been an important outlet for me in the past 14 years. One of the rewards is sharing with other relatives who are interested. We have met many cousins in other states and areas that have become important to our lives. We are indeed grateful for the information they have provided and for the part they have played in our lives.

I hesitate to name the many who have become a part of our lives through Family History because I know some would be overlooked. One that I do want to mention is Richard A. (Rick) Wilkin of Peoria, Illinois who despite serious health problems, has researched much of his Wilkin family and published a History of the Descendants of Samuel and Roseannah Webster Wilkin. He is also working on the Descendants of Thomas and Elizabeth Pulse Webster of which I have been working for 16 years. The Wilkin Family is an integral part of the Webster Family as Roseannah Webster Wilkin was a daughter of George Naylor Webster, a son of Thomas F. and Elizabeth Pulse Webster. Roseannah's descendants are many. The achievements of Roseannah Webster and Samuel Wilkin and their descendants are numerous. Many are highlighted in various parts of this Family Story where Wilkin families are discussed. LWS

In October 2001, Lowell decided it was time to leave the farmhome where he and Evelyn had made their home for fifty plus years and had raised their sons and sometimes cared for grandchildren. Because of the changes that had occurred following the passing of Evelyn as a result of the Alzheimer's Disease, Lowell having reached the age of nearly 82 years and several other considerations, Lowell determined that it would be best for he and his second wife, Elizabeth to move to a Senior Citizen Apartment Facility in Fredonia, Kansas. The move was made on October 12, 2001 and plans were made for a Surplus Property Sale to dispose of much accumulation of over 50 years on the farm. The Place was also listed with a Realtor for Sale. Family members were given many items that they wanted and items considered essential for homemaking in the Apartment were moved to the Apartment. The Sale was held on Saturday, December 1 2001 and was considered for the most part to be a success. Family members were very helpful in preparing for the Sale and the Cleanup afterward. As of January 15, 2001, the Place has not been sold but has been shown to prospective buyers.

In the meantime, Lowell and Elizabeth have adapted to Apartment Living and are well satisfied in their new living quarters. There are a lot of advantages, among them is no utilities expense or maintenance responsibilities. The change will be more complete when the rural home is sold and there are no further expenses or responsibilities for the Place. There will no doubt be further comments at a later date concerning this matter. LWS

Sale of the Farmhome was completed on March 6, 2002 when the closing was consummated to Lee and Melissa Shoaf of rural Independence, KS. They have many relatives in the Fredonia area so have ties to Fredonia and area. Thus ends 56 years in the life of Lowell and Evelyn Shire, an era that began when they were 26 years of age. They began this period of their life in Wilson County in early 1946 after spending 40 months in the Army during WW II and eight months before working and living in Los Angeles, California.

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OUR RELIGIOUS HERITAGE

Our family has a variety of devout Christian leadership with a wealth of background and religious teachings. There are both old world and new world influences, denominations and traditions.

Reverend Christian Crum -- a 4th great grandfather -- born about 1748 in Germany, probably in the lower Rhineland area. Christian had a twin brother - Henry. Both Henry and Christian became ministers in the very early years of our country. They were sons of Anthony Crum Sr. who came first to Pennsylvania in about 1753 and about 1774, to Frederick County Virginia where he purchased 600 acres for $1500. English Pounds. Both brothers came from the German Reformed Tradition but began to follow the trend among the colonists who were seeking a new direction. Christian became a circuit rider minister and one of the founders of the United Brethren in Christ Church which had its birth in the Maryland- Northern Virginia area. Henry preached in both the new Church and the Methodist denomination following the teachings of Francis Asbury who worked closely with the United Brethren. Henry is believed to have followed the Methodist line -- preaching to those known as German Methodists. Both had their own Churches or Meeting Houses.

"Old Crum's Meeting House" dates back to the Revolutionary War. In 1804 to 1851, it belonged to the Winchester circuit of the Church. Land for the Church was given by the Crum family. Christian Cram, one of the oldest and best ministers of the conference, died July 30, 1820, at his home in Winchester, Va. Bishop Christian Newcomer was a dear friend and colleague for many years and was at his bedside when he died, preached his funeral on July 31, 1820. Christian Crum was believed to have been buried at Brucetown, about ten miles from Winchester. The venerable Otterbein, also a cofounder of the United Brethren Church preached in Crums Church. In fact in his advancing years, Bishop Philip William Otterbein presented his own Bible to Christian Crum as a token of his esteem.

Christian Crum and Henry Crum were said to have been Chaplains in Washington's Army and to have been with Washington at Yorktown. They were also said to have sat in Masonic Lodge in Winchester with him. I have not seen confirmation of these statements. I have seen these statements in the writings of others.

Christian married Christiana Schmidt. They were parents of thirteen children. One daughter, Susannah born 1781 married Reverend William Hanby Ambrose 1781. The Ambrose Family established an Ambrose Chapel near Sleepy Creek, Virginia (now West Virginia) in Morgan County. Land for this Chapel and Cemetery was given by Henry Ambrose, father of William H. The second building to serve as Ambrose Chapel in W. Va. is still standing and I have a photo of it sent me by a resident of the area. She said it is no longer used as a Church and is being converted to a residence. It was there that William H. Ambrose developed his devotion to the ministry.

In 1815 Reverend Ambrose and his family loaded their belongings into a long, canvas covered wagon pulled by an oxen team set out on a 3 weeks journey from Virginia to Highland County Ohio. The journey was challenging -- through heavy forests, no roads or trails to follow, and continually facing challenges from Indians. After a long and difficult journey, they arrived in Highland County and camped on a hill with a Spring, southwest of Hillsboro, in New Market Township. The next day, William H. went into Hillsboro to the land office and purchased over 600 acres of government owned land in the area that he camped on.

On this land he built a Log Cabin for the family home. He started holding worship services in the home under the umbrella of the United Brethren in Christ Church. In 1830s he built his Ambrose Chapel and set aside land next to the Chapel for a Cemetery. The Ambrose family established several brick kilns on their land. They built some of their homes with these bricks. Several buildings in Hillsboro including the first Methodist Church were built with Ambrose bricks. Last summer when we were in Hillsboro, the United Methodist Church was undergoing considerable remodeling. In the process, they found some Ambrose imprinted bricks on the interior. About 1861, a new brick Ambrose Chapel was built on Ambrose land across the road from the Cemetery and the first Chapel. The Ambroses and several of their family members are buried in Ambrose Cemetery.

About 1900, the congregation decided to move into Hillsboro and close the Ambrose Chapel. The building was converted to a residence by the Hottle family. The Harold Hottle family resided there until about 1957. In 1965, the building was demolished to make way for highway re-routing. See the Ambrose Family story elsewhere.

A daughter of William and Susannah Ambrose -- Catherine Ambrose, married Samuel Ridings in the Ambrose home in 1834. Samuel and Catherine established their home in Clay Township near the Hollowtown crossroads and raised their family. They were my great great grandparents. William and Susannah Ambrose were my 3rd great grandparents.

My great great grand parents Webster - Thomas Webster and Elizabeth Pulse, came to Highland County in 1817 with the rest of the David and Sarah Fry Pulse family. David and Sarah Pulse had been Lutherans before coming to Ohio. They heard the teachings of Wesley and others expounding the Methodist doctrines and they became devout Methodists for the rest of their lives. They were faithful in their attendance as long as their health permitted. When David was no longer able to attend Church Services, he always wanted to read the pastors sermons. David and Sarah were my 3rd great grandparents. I'm sure their devout religious convictions were passed on to their children including my great great grandmother Elizabeth Pulse Webster and in turn to her children --including my great grandfather Elijah Webster. My great grandmother Mary Elizabeth Ridings Webster also had the religious background of her Crum and Ambrose heritage.

We also have a religious heritage from our Ridings ancestry. Near Winchester Virginia is a Ridings Chapel that was established over 150 years ago by the Ridings Family of Virginia. It is a United Methodist Church and is still an active congregation. We visited this chapel in 1990 with Gary and Joanne Ridings who live in the area. The Church is well maintained and appeared to be in good condition. There is an adjoining Cemetery.

Great grandma Webster - wife of Elijah F. Webster, was a devout Christian to her death, following in the John Wesley Methodist tradition. Elijah and Mary Elizabeth settled on a homestead near Deer Creek. Grant County, Oklahoma in 1893. As soon as they had constructed a house, they started holding worship services in their home. They always held family devotions daily in their home. About 1895 they were responsible for construction of a Sod Church called Webster Chapel. Here the Webster families and neighbors worshiped. About 1900 a new frame Church was constructed and dedicated about 1901 as Webster Chapel. The church was served by the Methodist Conference and Ministers assigned to Webster Chapel Circuit. Great Grandpa and Grandma Webster were strong leaders in the Chapel.

From the Central Christian Advocate, February 26, 1902

The history of Webster Chapel Church, four miles south of Deer Creek, is among the most interesting of that of any of our churches in this section of Oklahoma; the history of this church is the evidence of faithfulness and devotion of the members. The class was organized June 1894 one year after the opening of the strip for settlement. The organization was effected at Brother Webster's house with fourteen members. Rev. C. N. Bottorff was appointed pastor. The members and congregation continued to worship in Brother Webster's house until May 1896 when the Sod Church was completed at a cost of $100, not including the work which was donated. The first sod was laid by Rev. Bottorff, pastor, This was the first sod church building erected within the bounds of the North District of the Oklahoma Conference. The building was dedicated by Rev. E. C. Delaplain on Sunday, May 3, 1896. This building was used as a place of worship for four years. In that Sod Church, a number of glorious meetings were held and many souls were saved. The members love to tell of the experiences enjoyed while serving their Master in this humble place.

In the Fall of 1900, the first subscriptions were taken for the new Church and on Christmas night 1900, the first service was held in the new building. On January 1902, the beautiful Church Building which cost $2,000. was dedicated to God, free of debt, by Rev. E. S. Stockwell, presiding Elder, assisted by the pastor. Rev. W. T. Cummins, Rev. C. N. Bottorff, former pastor, Dr. S. E. Betts, Superintendent of Bethany Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. E. S. Stockwell delivered a strong and telling sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Robert L. Nuckolls, pastor at Kildare, was present and assisted at the evening service. Dr. S. E. Betts delivered a splendid address in the evening. His subject was "Bethany Hospital". The people made him a gift of $50 towards the support of that institution. The new building is a handsome structure and was paid for by money contributed by the people of this community with the exception of $200 donated by the Board of Church Extension.

Much credit for the present successful condition of the church is due Brother E. F. Webster who opened his home every Sabbath morning for two years for church services there being no other place possible to be secured for church purposes. The beds and furniture were removed from the rooms each Sunday morning to permit audiences to all come inside the house for worship. Brother Webster and many others have stood in front in the battle from the beginning and they will receive a rich reward.

Webster Chapel was important in the life of many Webster family members as well as a number of neighbors who worshipped with them. Mew years before her death, I asked my mother Marie Webster Shire, about her memories of Webster Chapel. Marie was converted at Webster Chapel and was baptized in the livestock water tank at their home. She did not remember the name of the minister. She believed she received a very good religious instruction and background. This was her first introduction into the church.

She remembered her grandmother --Mary Elizabeth Webster, prepared communion. She made unleavened bread and prepared the grape juice. She did not remember how the communion was administered. Great Grandma Webster usually led testimonials and as any member would testify, she would lead the congregation in song--a song that was suggested by or appropriate to the testimonials.

Songs that were often used --"I Love To Tell The Story", "Standing On The Promises", "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder", "Blessed Assurance".

Marie played the Organ at Webster Chapel -- alternating with her cousin Ralph Webster, when their Aunt Janie didn't play. As she remembers, the Organ was low and situated so that she could see the congregation when she played. She remembers she was apprehensive when she played-- afraid she would make a mistake.

The heating stove was located near the entrance. Sunday School classes were scattered in different parts of the Chapel. She beleieves they had printed leaflets each Sunday. The Children's day Day Program was a very special event. Marie remembered her mother always made her a new dress for Children's Day. My grandmother Estelle Webster taught the young people's class. My father, Paul Shire attended the church a few times before they were married. My mother said that my father said she was a good Sunday School teacher.

The people were devout in worship--very sincere. Families attended together. They all wore their best clothes to church. The Leroy Webster family attended together, riding in their carriage. They went in all kinds of weather. She remembered going to church one night and it got stormy and very dark. Going home after church, Grandpa Webster had to lead the team and hold on to the fence to find their way home. This experience was very vivid in her memory.

The Chapel was built on about 2 acres of land donated by George James on the NW corner of NW quarter, Section 5, Twp 21, Range 3W. The Chapel had an Altar Rail. People went to the Altar Rail and prayed. Marie tried to remember more details of Webster Chapel but 88-90 years of life had dimmed her memories.

Mary Elizabeth Webster died May 21, 1921. Webster Chapel was closed. The building was moved in to Deer Creek and attached to the Deer Creek Methodist Church on the north side, The building is still standing and in fair condition. The building was purchased by the Ralph Webster family after the Oklahoma Conference of the Methodist Church closed the church because of very low membership and support. The Webster family is planning a 100th anniversary of Webster Chapel in 1994. Kenneth Webster of Garden City, Kansas is providing leadership in this project.

From the early 1800s most Webster-Ridings families have been Methodist. Those that were United Brethren or Evangelicals were closely connected to Methodism as these denominations united with the Methodist Church in later years.

On the Shire side the denominations were different. My great grandfather David B. Shire established United Brethren Church in Oblong, Illinois. David had wanted to be a minister but a bee sting on his ear caused permanent deafness and he had to give up this ambition.

My grandfather, E. A. Shire was active in Church organization while in Illinois and later in Hoisington and Claflin, Kansas. After they moved to Grant County, Oklahoma, and settled near Nasville (later Nash), E. A. organized a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Nash and led a building committee in raising funds to build a fine brick church which served the community for many years. Both Grandpa and Grandma Shire were active in Christian Church work.

My father was raised in the Christian (Disciples) Church and my mother in the Methodist Church. During my growing-up years, we attended Methodist Churches in each community in which we lived if Methodist Churches were available. My parents were nearly always involved as Sunday School teachers, song leader, pianist, and they often sang duets and my father was often Sunday School Superintendent. In communities where there was no Methodist Church, we attended the Christian Church. Some places, Church was held in the Schoolhouse.

In 1935, we four older children were baptized and joined the Methodist Church at Hominy, Oklahoma -- Stuart, Zane, Lauvita, Lowell. We were all dressed in white -- boys in sailor suits. We were baptized by Rev. H. D. Tomlin, by immersion, in the baptistery at the Christian Church in Hominy. Our father believed in baptism immersion in line with his Christian Church upbringing. In later years he consented for Robert and rocky to be baptized by sprinkling in the Methodist Church in Fredonia.

We have been members of the Methodist Church in Fredonia since 1949. The parents were members of the Methodist Church in Fredonia in their later years. Other family members have joined other denominations as years have passed.

Lowell W. Shire, Fredonia, Kansas January 22, 1994.
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Mr. Shire leased a railroad "immigrant" car in which he came to Jefferson with the family's household goods, furniture, farm implements, livestock, a splendid carriage with fringe and tassels around the top; also a beautiful steel grey team Daisy, a mare, and Duke, a KentuckyTag-Whip stallion. Duke sired hundreds of fine horses in this area and was probably the finest stallion in the Oklahoma territory.

Mrs. Shire and the children visited her mother in Columbus, Indiana, while Mr. Shire went west to find a place for them. She and the boys enjoyed the assistance of the conductor and passengers on the train as they traveled from Indiana to what is known as "The Cherokee Strip." Mr. Shire built a house, five miles north and one mile west of the present site of Nash. He bought a "relinquishment" signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President, of 160 acres, the northeast quarter of Section 17, Coldwater Township. He bought another quarter section across the road north, and leased the school quarter, across the road east. Finally the family moved into the new house. A well, cellar, granary and a smokehouse were added immediately. He built the stable for the milch cows and horses, a hog shed, and a chicken house for the Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks.

Many trees were planted, including an orchard which produced apples, peaches, pears and plums. The land grew maize, kafir, field corn, huge melons and dewberries.

William Shepherd built an attractive house 1 mile south of the Shire farm. His children were Alice, Wilma, Victor and Pearl May.

A teacher/professor/school administrator, Mr. Shire came to Oklahoma territory in his usual working apparel: white shirt with detachable collar, bow tie, cutaway coat, and derby hat. He soon found this to be impractical on the prairie grass plains of "The Territory."

The church was a priority to both Mr. and Mrs. Shire. E. A. had organized a Christian Church in Claflin, Kansas, while he was school administrator there. At Nash, he called together interested persons and on April 25, 1909, a Christian congregation was organized which met in "Harris Hall." The Rev. Zack A. Harris, brother of Mrs. J. J. Brown, became the first pastor. E. A. Shire, Martin Weber, and Dr. D. D. Roberts were elected elders. A building committee was appointed with A. E. Shire as chairman. The Christian Church of Nash was dedicated November 13, 1910.

The preachers often came for Sunday dinner with the Shires; in summer, for homemade ice cream and watermelon, to play croquet or nap in the hammock in the grove. Phillips University professors came in the fall for quail hunting and to eat the delicious "quail bake which Mrs. Shire prepared. The women's missionary society was called "The Earnest Workers." One of the two Shire daughters was named Clara Ernestine, after this group.

Doctors came to the home to deliver babies. Mr. Moorman drove out with horse and buggy, fording the Salt Fork, to deliver Lucy. Likewise, Dr. D. D. Roberts delivered Clara Ernestine, Glynn and Durward.
Mr. Shire became assessor of Coldwater Township, which is now two townships. He traveled by horse and buggy, from farm to farm.

Eagle Grove School was another priority. Mr. Shire served on the School Board and offered his home for teachers. Of the eight Shire children, seven attended college. Of E. A. Shire's family, fourteen are educators. Some Eagle Grove teachers were Lee Walden, Jessie Deal, Velma Hanan, and Lilly Swanson Roseberry.
Fairview School was next for the Shires, as they moved to wheat country east of Jefferson. This school had the first six grades in one room and the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th in another. Some teachers were Ida Ernest Parrett, Ray Lawless and Mahlen Estes.

In summer the big boys helped with wheat heading and stacking, or wheat binding and shocking, before the big threshing machine came along to thresh the wheat. The large "Cook Shack" came with the threshing machine. Then it was time for plowing and sowing again.

Paul and other neighborhood young men were drafted into World War I. November 11, 1918 was a great day of celebration in Medford when the effigy of the Kaiser was burned.

In 1919 the Shires moved to Wellington, Kansas. Later they lived in California.

Mrs. Shire, always an activist for the right, helped secure the 19th amendment, women's right to vote, 1920; and the 18th amendment which gave us prohibition of the narcotic drug, alcohol. On election days she worked at the polls. Alfred Landon's presidential campaign song was written by Mrs. Shire. She wrote for publication, participated in the Poetry Club, Writers' Club, Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Daughters of the Union Veterans (her father died from Civil War injuries), and the Christian Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Shire contributed much to the Christian, cultural, and political life in Grant County. They taught their children to respect the flag and fervently love their great and glorious country. Mrs. Shire died at age 76, 1952, and Mr. Shire at age 971/2, 1964, at Lucy's (Mrs. Harry Adams) home in Enid, Oklahoma. 1874 - 1952 Elizabeth May Shephard 78 78 E. A. Shire and Elizabeth May Shepherd Shire came to Grant County in 1902 with their four little boys, the oldest nearly seven years of age: Wesley, Paul, Ivan and Fred, from Annapolis, Illinois, where Mr. Shire had been teaching. He had been born to David and Iva Ann Shire at Annapolis in 1866. Mrs. Shire was born to William and Elizabeth Shepherd in Brown County, Indiana in 1874. Mrs. Shire's brother, William F. Shepherd, had "made the Run" into Oklahoma territory in 1893.

Mr. Shire leased a railroad "immigrant" car in which he came to Jefferson with the family's household goods, furniture, farm implements, livestock, a splendid carriage with fringe and tassels around the top; also a beautiful steel grey team Daisy, a mare, and Duke, a KentuckyTag-Whip stallion. Duke sired hundreds of fine horses in this area and was probably the finest stallion in the Oklahoma territory.

Mrs. Shire and the children visited her mother in Columbus, Indiana, while Mr. Shire went west to find a place for them. She and the boys enjoyed the assistance of the conductor and passengers on the train as they traveled from Indiana to what is known as "The Cherokee Strip." Mr. Shire built a house, five miles north and one mile west of the present site of Nash. He bought a "relinquishment" signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President, of 160 acres, the northeast quarter of Section 17, Coldwater Township. He bought another quarter section across the road north, and leased the school quarter, across the road east. Finally the family moved into the new house. A well, cellar, granary and a smokehouse were added immediately. He built the stable for the milch cows and horses, a hog shed, and a chicken house for the Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks.

Many trees were planted, including an orchard which produced apples, peaches, pears and plums. The land grew maize, kafir, field corn, huge melons and dewberries.

William Shepherd built an attractive house 1 mile south of the Shire farm. His children were Alice, Wilma, Victor and Pearl May.

A teacher/professor/school administrator, Mr. Shire came to Oklahoma territory in his usual working apparel: white shirt with detachable collar, bow tie, cutaway coat, and derby hat. He soon found this to be impractical on the prairie grass plains of "The Territory."

The church was a priority to both Mr. and Mrs. Shire. E. A. had organized a Christian Church in Claflin, Kansas, while he was school administrator there. At Nash, he called together interested persons and on April 25, 1909, a Christian congregation was organized which met in "Harris Hall." The Rev. Zack A. Harris, brother of Mrs. J. J. Brown, became the first pastor. E. A. Shire, Martin Weber, and Dr. D. D. Roberts were elected elders. A building committee was appointed with A. E. Shire as chairman. The Christian Church of Nash was dedicated November 13, 1910.

The preachers often came for Sunday dinner with the Shires; in summer, for homemade ice cream and watermelon, to play croquet or nap in the hammock in the grove. Phillips University professors came in the fall for quail hunting and to eat the delicious "quail bake which Mrs. Shire prepared. The women's missionary society was called "The Earnest Workers." One of the two Shire daughters was named Clara Ernestine, after this group.

Doctors came to the home to deliver babies. Mr. Moorman drove out with horse and buggy, fording the Salt Fork, to deliver Lucy. Likewise, Dr. D. D. Roberts delivered Clara Ernestine, Glynn and Durward.
Mr. Shire became assessor of Coldwater Township, which is now two townships. He traveled by horse and buggy, from farm to farm.

Eagle Grove School was another priority. Mr. Shire served on the School Board and offered his home for teachers. Of the eight Shire children, seven attended college. Of E. A. Shire's family, fourteen are educators. Some Eagle Grove teachers were Lee Walden, Jessie Deal, Velma Hanan, and Lilly Swanson Roseberry.
Fairview School was next for the Shires, as they moved to wheat country east of Jefferson. This school had the first six grades in one room and the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th in another. Some teachers were Ida Ernest Parrett, Ray Lawless and Mahlen Estes.

In summer the big boys helped with wheat heading and stacking, or wheat binding and shocking, before the big threshing machine came along to thresh the wheat. The large "Cook Shack" came with the threshing machine. Then it was time for plowing and sowing again.

Paul and other neighborhood young men were drafted into World War I. November 11, 1918 was a great day of celebration in Medford when the effigy of the Kaiser was burned.

In 1919 the Shires moved to Wellington, Kansas. Later they lived in California.

Mrs. Shire, always an activist for the right, helped secure the 19th amendment, women's right to vote, 1920; and the 18th amendment which gave us prohibition of the narcotic drug, alcohol. On election days she worked at the polls. Alfred Landon's presidential campaign song was written by Mrs. Shire. She wrote for publication, participated in the Poetry Club, Writers' Club, Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Daughters of the Union Veterans (her father died from Civil War injuries), and the Christian Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Shire contributed much to the Christian, cultural, and political life in Grant County. They taught their children to respect the flag and fervently love their great and glorious country. Mrs. Shire died at age 76, 1952, and Mr. Shire at age 971/2, 1964, at Lucy's (Mrs. Harry Adams) home in Enid, Oklahoma.

 David Shire Iva Ann William Brown Elizabeth Ivan Shire Fred Shire Wesley Shire 1922 Lauvita Marie Shire Went to Washington D.C. in 1941 to work for Civil Service as a Clerical worker. 1923 - 1948 Paul Stewart Shire 25 25 Stuart was born on a farm our parents had rented near Jefferson, Oklahoma in 1923. He started First Grade at Longdale, Oklahoma and graduated from High School at Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1941, having attended grade school and high school at several Oklahoma Schools where our parents taught. Stuart was an outstanding athlete participating in football, basketball, track and baseball.

Stuart joined the Naval Air Corps in 1943 and entered Pilot Training flying Corsairs. He served in the Pacific area in 1945 as WW II was coming to an end. Stuart wrote that one of the most difficult tasks in his career was landing and take-off from the Aircraft Carrier. Stuart completed his tour of duty as a Flight Instructor at Corpus Christi. He was discharged as Lt.

Jr. Grade in 1947. He planned a teaching career in conjunction with farming and had started farming in the Summer of 1948. On September 22, 1948 he was struck by lightning while on his tractor and died instantly. He is buried in the Fredonia Cemetery. His dreams for life were silenced at age 25. He left a 2-year-old son, Paul Stuart II and his widow. Young Stuart and his wife Diane have resided in Houston, Texas for many years. They have one daughter, Suzy, who resides and works in Dallas.
1924 - 1987 Zane Clair Shire 62 62 Zane served in the US Navy during WW IL Served on USS Adhara. Served in New Zealand, Guadalcanal, Guam and other Pacific Islands. In 1950s while stationed on Guam, he and his then wife June adopted their son, James Stuart Shire. Jimmy was of Guamanian parentage. Zane earned an MS Degree in Educational Administration and Psychology. He served as Principal at Mayfield in Sumner County, Kansas, then moved to Los Angeles, California where he became a School Psychologist in the Los Angeles City Schools for a number of years. He retired about 1976 with a health disability and spent the rest of his life in Kansas and Oklahoma. He died in an Auto-Truck accident October 19, 1987. Zane had experienced several illnesses in his later years - Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, - each quite serious. One of Zane's disappointments in life were his failed marriages.

In grade school and high school, Zane was an outstanding athlete in Oklahoma, excelling in basketball, football and track. He started school at age 4 at Longdale, Oklahoma. This was a matter of convenience for our parents as they were both teaching at Longdale and Stuart was also starting in first grade. They went through 12 years of school together graduating from Stillwater, Oklahoma High School in May 1941.
 1939 Robert Glynn Shire Attended Arkansas City Jr. College, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
BS Degree in Education, KS State Teachers College, Emporia, KS
Ethnicity/Religion: Episcopalian
Worked as Social Security Office Mgr. Retired.
Resides Anchorage, Alaska 1996-2001
Robert participated Sports in School
Substitute Teaching since retirement from S. S.
Returning to the lower 48 states in July 2001 Residence: In Sept 2001 settled in Oak Ridge, Oregon.
 1942 Rocky Royce Shire Was one of several Adult Sponsors of Student Study Groups to Russia in 1989
Since 1998 has been actively involved in Kansas
Trails Council and is an Officer, Web Site author
Religion: Christian Church
Graduate Wellington, KS. HS, Emporia, KS State.
Graduate Studies, Ohio State University, Made 6 wks Study trip to Russia in first year at OSU
Taught Russian Language at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Has taught Spanish at Independence HS 25 years
Occupation: Teacher
Personality/Interest: Hobbies - Wood Crafts, Mountain Biking & Trails
Residence: Independence, Kansas
 1918 - 1998 Beatrice Irene Webster 80 80 Was living Oklahoma City 1998
Irene was bedfast the last 17 years of her life
Irene was a teacher - Kaw City HS 4 years, Ponca Military Academy 18 years
Assisted O'Mealey Cafeterias, Oklahoma City 8 years
 ~1912 Mary Ruth Webster School teacher in earlier years in Oklahoma and Lousiana.
She moved to New Iberia, LA in 1946.

 1909 - 1980 Evelyn Hope Webster 70 70 Evelyn was a housewife, mother of seven children, a seamstress and was active in Methodist Churches at Lamont and Deer Creek. She was afflicted with Cancer during her final years and died on January 7, 1980 in the Blackwell, Hospital. Evelyn was the eldest daughter of Lewis and Minnie Webster and was born on her parents' farm in the "Webster Community" near Deer Creek, Oklahoma. Evelyn and Henry were married in Deer Creek, Oklahoma by Rev. C. A. Perkins. 1906 - 1986 Wendell Eugene Webster 80 80 Wendell followed the Occupation of Mechanic. In later years he worked for Grant Co. He was a retired Foreman for Grant County.

 1881 - 1970 Emmett Gatewood Lyon 89 89 He was a real estate broker in Blackwell, and a farmer in early years.
 1922 Clella Mae Lyon She was living in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1998. 1922 Clella Mae Lyon She was living in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1998. 1913 - 2004 Dorothy L Lyon 90 90 She was living Wichita in 1998.
She is an accomplished sculptor, and has spent much of her life in various artistic Media works.

 1908 - 1994 Don Lyon 86 86 Harold Adams Harold is was a Navy Chaplain. In 1998 he was retired and living in Edmond, OK.

 1952 Kevin Kent Adams 1944 Karen Kay Adams 1946 William Leigh Adams J T Koelling Connie Koelling Jan Koelling Sheryl Koelling Linda Koelling Jack Koelling Jerry Edgar Lyon Resides Ellisville, Mississippi
Has an Insurance Agency in Ellisville
First wife deceased. Remarried
 1918 - 2004 Harold R. O'Mealey 86 86 Furniture Sales-16 years
O'Mealey Cafeterias - 8 years Manager, OKC
US Air Force 1941-1946

Obituary:
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Harold Raymond O'Mealey, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. He was 86.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at Village United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. A graveside service will be held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Resthaven Cemetery in Ponca City. Arrangements are under the direction of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary of Oklahoma City.

Harold Raymond O'Mealey was born in Lamont on Aug. 17, 1918. He grew up there and graduated from Lamont High School. He served in World War II as Technical Sergeant and Crew Chief while stationed in Guam. He married Beatrice Irene Webster on Dec. 24, 1941. They eventually made their home in Ponca City where he worked in sales. In 1965, he moved to Oklahoma City and was employed as a manager at O'Mealey's Cafeterias. He was active at Asbury Methodist Church in Ponca City, where he worked with youth in the education department and choir. He was a member of South Lee United Methodists Church where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.

Survivors include his children; Jim O'Mealey of Okmulgee; Sue Johnston and Cindy Walling, both of Oklahoma City; several grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years and one son, Gary Lee O'Mealey.
Published Sunday, September 26, 2004 in the Ponca City News

 Gary Lee O'Mealey Died of Leukemia at age 18 1945 Pamela Sue O'Mealey 1949 Jimmy Dee O'Mealey 1958 Cynthia Ann O'Mealey D. 1987 John Michael 1946 Gregory Lee Michael Gregory is in the real estate business.
 1949 Bradford Eugene Michael Suzanna Dade Jill McGavin 1993 Katie Michael 1998 Annie Michael Dan Ward Johnston 1973 Jamie Michelle Johnston 1978 Kevin Michael Johnston Shelly Mann 1986 Melissa Farrell O'Mealey 1987 Gary Burton O'Mealey Michael F Walling 1990 Lauren Taylor Walling 1995 Andrea Walling 1903 - 1996 William Henry Currier 93 93 Henry was born on the farm his father homesteaded. He was a farmer by occupation, until his retirement in 1972. His father William T. Currier homesteaded the farm in 1893 and built the first buildings on the farm and then married Ora A. Ramsey and they were parents of six children all born on the homestead. 1928 - 1984 Robert Eugene Currier 56 56 Bob was adopted by Henry Currier when Henry married Evelyn.
He was a farmer and oil field worker.
He attended Deer Creek High School through his Junior Year.
 1932 Mary Margaret Currier Graduated Deer Creek HS 1949
Attended NOJC Tonkawa 1949-1950
Residence: Lehigh, KS 1935 Donna Maxine Currier Donna graduated from Deer Creek HS in 1952. She graduated from Northern Oklahoma Junior College, Tonkawa in 1954. She attended Central State University at Edmond one semester in 1954 then transferred to Southwestern State University at Weatherford where she graduated in 1956. She has done graduate work at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Donna graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma in 1956 with a degree in elementary education. She was the first child of Evelyn and Henry Currier to graduate from College and the first grandchild of Lew Webster and W. T. Currier to do so. She retired in May 1995 after thirty-five and a half years of teaching school in Oklahoma.

(1998) In retirement Donna and Lloyd reside in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. They enjoy traveling with tour groups to various areas of the US and some other countries. In retirement, Donna devotes spare time to the Art of Quilting. 1938 William Thomas Currier He was a farmer and is currently a rural mail carrier. He resides in Lamont, Oklahoma. He married Joyce on July 5, 1969 at the Christian Church in Ponca City, OK he has two stepdaughters - Trisha and Sharon. He and Joyce adopted a boy, Bradley.

He graduated from Deer Creek HS in 1956 and attended Northern Oklahoma Jr. College, Tonkawa, 1 yr.

He farmed the Currier land for many years.
 1940 Dorma Lou Currier Dorma Lou graduated from Deer Creek High School in 1959. She attended Northern Oklahoma Jr. College for one and half years before transferring to Central State at Edmond. Dorma Lou graduated from Central State University, Edmond and has a Masters Degree from Southwestern State University at Weatherford, Oklahoma. She teaches in an elementary school at Humble, Texas. Dorma lives at 19718 Sweet Forest, Humble, Texas

Dorma Lou was born on her grandparent (Webster's) 36th anniversary. She was named after them - Donna for Dorman and Lou for Lewis.

 1943 Raymond Leon Currier Leon graduated from Lamont High School in 1961. He is a Diesel Mechanic. Scot was adopted in Bogota, Columbia when Leon was working there for Cities Service. Now resides at 1551 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas. Leon graduated from Oklahoma State Technical Univ. in Okmulgee, OK in May 1965.

Leon spent 18 months as Field Maintenance Technician in Colombia, South America with Cities Service. Leon is now Maintenance Supervisor for OXY in Liberal, KS. He redesigned a low profile pumping unit in circle irrigation.

 1946 Judith Ann Currier Graduated Lamont High School, May 1964. Has Elementary Degree and Masters Degree in Library Science and also has a Law Degree. Divorced February 13, 1991.

Maried May 3, 1996 to Donald Lee Green. Divorced Donald Green December 21, 1999. Took back maiden name - Judith Ann Currier.

Judith was residing in Kingwood, TX in 2000.

 William Currier Ora Ramsey 1931 Wilma Jean Cole Graduated from Blackwell High School in 1949
Residence: Ponca City Wallace Cole Alice Frederick 1951 Larry Eugene Currier 1953 Linda Jean Currier 1955 Robert Gary Currier Robert Howard Wells Robert has been a School Teacher and Administrator in various schools in Kansas. For three years, they ran a Coast to Coast Store in Missouri. They are now (1998) retired and residing in Hillsboro, Kansas. 1953 Stephen Henry Wells 1955 Lynn A Wells 1957 James R Wells 1957 Jeffrey L Wells 1963 Lori B Wells 1934 Lloyd Clifford Garner Lloyd was from Pawnee, Oklahoma He graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma, in May 1956. He was a teacher and coach for 38 years retiring in May 1995. 1957 Dani Kay Garner She married JERRY ZAJAC November 20, 1980 in Methodist Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Graduated from Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma, May 1979, with a degree in Nursing.

Has passed boards to be a registered nationally certified nurse She is also a Specialist

Oncology Nurse and has been in medical research in Oklahoma University Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK.; Tennessee University Medical Center, Memphis, TN., and now in Toms River, New Jersey affiliated with Fox Chase Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa.
 1958 Denise Renee Garner She graduated from Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma in May 1982 with a degree in business. She is Director of State Finances, of College of Arts and Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. 1961 Lloyd Craig Garner He graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 1983, with a degree in Physical Education. He taught Health and Phys Ed and Coached Basketball at a Dependent School, Grades K-8 until this year. In 1999-2000 he is teaching Health and Coaching Girls Basketball (Grades 9-12) at Mannford High School, a Class 4A School, Mannford, OK. He obtained his Masters Degree in Recreation Administration and Athletic Director from OSU 1944 Joyce Eileen Baker 1960 Patricia (Trisha) Lynn Currier She graduated from Lamont High School in 1979.
She is a Homemaker and resides in Ponca City with her husband, Russell Cox.
 1962 Sharon Kay Currier Graduated Lamont HS May 1980
Sharon is a Homemaker living in Bartlesville, OK
 1974 Bradley Thomas Currier 1940 Bill Kindle Bill Kindle works for National Oil Well in Marketing. He graduated from Shidler, Oklahoma High School and Oklahoma State University in 1962 1961 Brent Evan Kindle He graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana with a degree in Business Administration. He owns Precision Components in Pasadena, Texas. 1963 Brenda Sue Kindle Brenda graduated from University Southwestern Louisiana in Electrical Engineering. In process of Divorce in October 1999. Brenda is employed by Lyondell Chemicals as the Process Software Manager. She resides in Humble, Texas Sandy Burd Sandy has been a Secretary and is now a homemaker. She graduated from Lindsey HS and attended Oklahoma State University. 1968 Scot Trey Currier Scot has four children. a stepson, twin daughters, and a younger daughter. Scot graduated from Moore, OK High School in 1986. He attended Oklahoma State University in 1987-1988. He works for Dan's Oil Service as a Computer Technician. Reside Ulysses, KS. 1980 Ginny Bess Currier Graduated from Liberal, KS High School 1997
Fort Hays State University KS Ronald Wayne Kelley 1996 Donald Lee Green 1971 Hope Elise Kelley In 2000 they lived in Trophy Club, TX.
 1974 Christopher Jorge Kelley Was adopted by Judith and Ronald in January 1975 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Now resides in Lubbock, Texas 1976 Sarah Ann Kelley Lives in Wharton, Texas
 1912 - 1968 Ola Marcelle Healen 56 56 daughter of MATTHEW HEALEN and NANCY GADDIS.
 1932 Constance (Connie) Louise Webster 1938 Franklin Eugene Webster 1940 - 1945 Nancy Lee Webster 5 5 1943 - 1976 Jon Wendell Webster 33 33 Jon was killed near Tallahassee, Florida Airport when the single engine plane he was piloting broke up in the air and crashed. He had worked for Conoco for 8 years, He belonged to the Oklahoma National Guard and was a member of the Deer Creek Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Elks Lodges in Blackwell and Cushing.

He graduated from Deer Creek High School in 1962.

He and Barbara Ann Robbins were divorced April 1975.

 1946 Barbara Ann Robbins 1942 Barbara Mae Reed 1958 Franklin (Frank) Eugene Webster Residence: Neosho, Missouri 1960 Tonja Kay Webster Residence: 1999 Blackwell, Oklahoma

 1961 - 1993 Gary Ray Webster 32 32 1962 Larry Dean Webster Residence 1999: Blackwell, Oklahoma
 1931 - 1999 Manford (Spec) Sigsbee White 68 68 1999: Lived in Enid, OK

He graduated from Blackwell HS in 1949, attended Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa and received his BS Degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva. He did graduate work at Wichita State University.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and attended First Baptist Church in Nash. He was a member of Blackwell AF $ AM Lodge, and Kansas Consistory.

He began his teaching-coaching career at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma in 1955. He taught Science and coached for 8 years in Sand Springs, OK. At Newton, Kansas he taught and coached wrestling for 12 years. He moved to Tucson, AZ upon retirement from teaching. They moved to Enid, OK in 1986.

 1952 Manford Sigsbee White In 1999 they lived in Newton, Kansas.
 1955 Scotty Ray White He Lives In Nash, Oklahoma.
 1920 - 2000 Evelyn Grace Plunkett 79 79 Evelyn's Alzheimer's Disease progressed rapidly in 1997-98-99 and was admitted to a Special Care Unit in a Nursing Home at Neodesha, Kansas June 18, 1999. Her condition worsened during the time in the Nursing Home. In December 1999, she fell several times injuring her head and then developed Pneumonia and was hospitalized for a week and never completely recovered after she was returned to the Nursing Home. About January 18, she became Comatose and was hospitalized in the Fredonia Hospital. She never recovered or responded. She passed away about 8:30 AM on January 27, 2000 in the Fredonia Hospital. Her Funeral was held at the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia on January 31, 2000. The Funeral was planned as a celebration of her life with family and many friends attending. She is buried in the Family Plot in the Fredonia City Cemetery. She is greatly missed by her husband of 58 years and one month and her two sons and 6 grandchildren and many other family and friends. Evelyn was a person of many talents before the onset of the Alzheimer's. 1926 Elizabeth Anne McPherson Elizabeth Anne McPherson started school at the Fairview Rural School at a very young age and completed the 8th grade at age eleven and was honored by the County Superintendent as Valedictorian of the class of 146 County Rural School graduates. She entered Fredonia High School at age 1.1 and graduated at age 15 as Salutatorian of a large Senior Class. She began employment in Stryker Oil and Gas Office in Fredonia as a Secretary. Later she was employed in the Wilson County Treasurer's Office where she worked until she married John Sidlinger in 1946. Elizabeth was also a member of the National Honor Society at her graduation.

Elizabeth was married to John for nearly 50 years when he passed away after a lengthy illness. They were the parents of three daughters - Laura, Helen, and Margie and two sons - John Emil and Robert Samuel. John died Feb 26, 1997 and is buried in the Fredonia City Cemetery. He was a Veteran of WW II. Laura Kimble resides in Lawrence, Kansas. Helen Page resides in Joplin, Mo.

Margie Cook resides in Wellington, KS. John E. resides in Mystic, Connecticut and Robert lives in Independence, KS Elizabeth has 9 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and three great grandchildren. All five children are high school graduates, four from Fredonia High School. All are pursuing a variety of professions.

Elizabeth has been Organist for the Fredonia Christian Church for thirty-five years. She has played for numerous Weddings and Funerals in the area over these 35 years. She has a large extended family in the McPherson and Garner Clans. She was the daughter of Henry Edgar McPherson and Martha Frances Garner McPherson.

Margie divorced from Larry Cook, 2001, Wellington, Kansas. Now using the name from her previous marriage, Margie Glenn.

In March 2002, Elizabeth continues as Church Organist and will begin her 37th year later in 2002.
 1901 - 1928 Robert Frank Webster 26 26 1904 - 1979 Willis Leroy Webster 74 74 Spent most of his adult life in Idaho.
Died of Lung Disease.
 ~1902 Maude Irene Grubb 1924 - 1938 Mabel Virginia Webster 13 13 1909 - 1995 Mayme Morehead 86 86 1930 Barbara Ann Webster Observing 50th Anniversary Nov 28, 1999 at Nampa, Idaho, Church of the Brethren 1909 - 1985 George Dick Webster 75 75 Collector of Antiques and Collectibles
Died of Cancer
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Deer Creek, Okla
 1912 - 1991 Katherine Louise Webster 79 79 Occupation: Farm wife
Residence: Arkansas City, KS in later years
 1913 Rosalie Katherine Schnebele Daughter of VALENTINE SCHNEBELE and LYDIA NEFF.
Quilted for many years until eyesight failed
Ethnicity/Religion: Mennonite
Residence: Deer Creek, Okla
 1938 Jacqueline Joan Webster Jacqueline has written this narrative of her early life, career, marriage, family and retirement.

On January 17, 1938 Jackie made her appearance to the world at Blackwell General Hospital, Blackwell, OK. Born to Rosalie Katherine Schnebele and George Dick Webster. Weight 8 pounds and 4 ounces, and 23 inches long. Her first home was four miles north, one mile west, and one fourth mile north of Lamont, Oklahoma. She lived one half mile across the field to the east from her grandparents Webster. On April 7, 1938 there was a bad snowstorm with heavy drifts, the snow was so deep that you could walk across the fences. All roads were blocked both east and west and north and south so that travel was impossible. She and her parents went across the field to her grandparent's house on the tractor. She was three and half years old when little brother Roger Valentine was born on August 9, 1941. On December 7, 1941, World War II began for the United States.

Wartime brought many changes. One could not buy many things without ration stamps for them such as gasoline, tires, sugar, shoes, and a number of other commonly used products.

In May of 1942 the family moved to the house where her mother was raised. Her grandparents Schnebele moved into Deer Creek, OK. This place is one and three fourth miles south of Deer Creek. Her mother still resides in this home today - July 2000, 58 years later.

In September of 1942 Jackie started to school at the Antelope Rural School - a one room school. Her first grade teacher was her Aunt Virginia Webster. She and her aunt would sometimes go to school by horseback or horse and cart. Virginia would ride her Pony Copper and Jackie's father - Dick Webster - would drive Spot and a Cart. World War II was under way. Some of the things Jackie remembers playing "May I", Throw the Wicket; learning words and places on the globe by flying around the world with toy airplanes to the next word and place. She also remembers her black cardboard lunch box.

The following summer her grandparents Webster and her aunt Virginia moved to Blackwell, OK. In Sept. 1943, she started attending school in Deer Creek Grade School. This was the same school her mother had attended and graduated from in 1931. Jackie graduated from Grade School in 1951. She spent summers working in the field driving the tractor and operating the Combine after she turned eleven years old. She and her cousins, Lois and Lexy would spend a week with their grandparents in Blackwell. After the War ended in 1945 her cousins Robert and Rocky Shire joined them for the week at the grandparents in Blackwell. She remembers they had lots of fun.

In September of 1951 she entered Deer Creek High School. She was unable to participate in Sports so she participated in Chorus all four years. March 1, 1955, she lost her Grandfather Schnebele. He had looked forward to seeing her graduate from High School and join the Church. On March 6, 1955 she joined the Deer Creek Mennonite Church. She graduated from High School in May of 1955.

Jackie was accepted into the Nursing Program at Enid General Hospital at Enid, OK and began her Nurses training in September 1955. It was a three year diploma course. She did affiliation at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa for Obstetrics; Griffin State Memorial Hospital, Norman, OK for Psychiatrics; Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK for Pediatrics. She graduated in September of 1958. She began employment at Enid General Hospital in the Surgery Department.

She met her husband-to-be, Ralph Marvin Palmer on a blind date in September and they were married a month later at Calvary Baptist Church in Enid. Ralph was from Otisville, New York. He was born in Sussex Co. New Jersey on December 2, 1936 to Clifford Wilson Palmer and Alma Cornelius Baker Palmer. He graduated from Otisville High School in 1956. He joined the US Air Force in July 1956. He was stationed at Vance Air Force Base, Enid, OK when they met. They were married October 17, 1958 by a Rev. Mullins. Marlene Heindricks and Bob Goss stood up with them. A couple of girls who attended Nurses Training were also in attendance.

They established their first home at 705 N. 5th, Enid and went on a 30 day honeymoon in November of 1958 to New York to visit Ralph's parents and his siblings. They took a bus to New York City on a Sunday. Everything was quiet with only taxicabs, limousines, and pushcarts on the Streets. They had a Hamburger for lunch that proved to be raw. They went up in the Empire State Building and went to a TV Show - "The Big Pay Off'. Their day in NYC was enjoyable.

Ralph made Airman First Class and they decided to buy a small mobile home which they moved on Base to the Base Trailer Court. By this time they knew they were going to have their first child. In May Jackie had to stop working and on July 19, 1959 they welcomed their first child - William Eugene Palmer who weighed in at 7 lbs and 7 1/2 oz. at Vance AF Base Hospital. Jackie went back to work when William was 6 weeks old.

In 1960 Ralph re-enlisted in the Air Force. They knew they were going to be transferred so they bought a new Mobile Home. They also knew they were going to have a second child. They left Enid on November 3rd and arrived at Williams AF Base, near Chandler, Arizona on November 7th, and parked their Mobile Home in the Wishing Well Trailer Park. On

November 25, 1960 they welcomed their daughter Kathleen Denise Palmer at the Williams AF Base Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs and 13 oz. They later found that Kathleen was born on her great grandparents wedding anniversary.

They found things pretty hard as there was no place to work in Chandler. However, a small new Community Hospital was built. Upon its completion, Jackie helped to open it as a member of the Nursing Staff. In November of 1961 a vacation was planned to go to Oklahoma for Christmas. However Jackie's Grandfather Leroy Webster passed away in early December. They were unable to make it back for the funeral but did make it back for Christmas.

Jackie continued working at Chandler Community Hospital in Surgery, Obstetrics, and Emergency Room, which she says was a learning experience. On January 28, 1963 they welcomed their third child, a son, David Wayne Palmer, born at Williams Air Force Base Hospital. He weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz.

In May they were transferred to Lowery AF Base in Denver. When moving they took a delay in route to visit family in Oklahoma and New York. While stationed at Lowery, the two older children were taken to the Barnum and Baily, Ringling Bros. Circus. It was during their tenure at Lowery that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Also while there the three children came down with Chicken Pox. Ralph completed his Electronics School and he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. They were then transferred to Kirtland AF Base at Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jackie was able to work at Batan Memorial Hospital in Surgery. Bill and Kathy started to school during their tenure at Kirtland AF Base. January 8, 1967, they welcomed their fourth child, a son - Leroy Edward Palmer, who was named for his great grandfather. He weighed 7 lbs 10 oz.

When Leroy was 9 months old they were transferred to Hanscom Field in Massachusetts. Housing was very hard to find there. Finally in November they were able to move on Base. Jackie remembers it snowed heavily on November 17th and the snow stayed on until May. While there, Ralph was promoted to Tech Sergeant and three of their children were in school.

The following August Jackie started work monitoring a school bus and worked as a teacher's aid. Then in November they were again transferred back to New Mexico - Holloman Air Force Base. In March of 1974 they transferred again to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. There were problems with the schools so Jackie and the children returned to the continental US and ultimately to Oklahoma where they settled at Lamont where the children attended school.

Ralph was still in Hawaii. January 1976 Jackie lost her grandmother Webster. Ralph was promoted to Master Sergeant while in Hawaii. Jackie worked for a time at Blackwell General Hospital. In March 1976, Ralph was transferred back to Holloman AF Base in New Mexico. He retired from the AF on July 1, 1977.

They continued to live in Lamont where the children attended school and the older ones graduated from High School. Ralph worked for a Contractor and then the City of Lamont. Jackie worked for a Doctor in Pond Creek for a time and then for Wheatland Contractors and operated a Thrift Shop.

During the ensuing years of the 1980s and 1990s the family ultimately all settled in Enid where they have been employed. Jackie and Ralph's children have all married and have families and reside in the Enid area. These are shown on the Generation charts herein. Jackie lost her father - Dick Webster - in November 1985. Her mother Rosalie continues to live on her Farm south of Deer Creek where she has lived most of her life.

Ralph and Jackie have both retired and now reside near Garber. Jackie completed her Nursing Career December 1999 retiring from Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid. Ralph retired from his last employment with the City of Enid. They are now free to travel and enjoy their family.
 1941 Roger Valentine Webster D. 1990 George Wolffram Residence: Arkansas City, KS in later years
 1936 Lois Marie Wolffram 1940 Lexy Leigh Wolffram 1945 Ronald Lee Webster Ronald has been employed by Conoco for 32 years in 1999. 1947 Charles Dewey Webster Resides: Oklahoma City, OK 1952 Candice Suzanne Webster 1954 Daniel Answorth Webster Danny was handicapped at birth. He is now a resident at: Opportunity Center Home, 501 Greenbriar, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601 1859 - 1927 Algernon Reynolds Lyon 68 68 He lived in Grant County, Oklahoma in 1900 and 1910. 1861 - 1933 Martha Ann Sawyer 72 72 1946 Leland Wayne Shire Likes to Deer Hunt.
April 2000, Has large cattle operation.
Expanded Crop Farming in recent years
Religion: Christian
1964, Graduated from Fredonia High School
1969, Joined Air Force Served two years
1971, MS Degree in Industrial Technology, PSU while still in Air Force-1971 BS Degree PSU 1969
Occupation: Farmer, School Bus Driver
Residence: Farm near Fredonia, Kansas
 1953 Kendall Royce Shire Funk Mfg. Co. Admin position from 1980s
1971, Graduated from Fredonia High School 1975, Graduated From Pittsburg State College
1973, Graduated Independence Community College Occupation: Computer Programmer Analyst
Residence: Independence, Kansas

Kendall and Sandra opened their home in 1991 to hosting Foreign Exchange Students attending Independence Community College.

Their first student was a young lady from the Dominican Republic, Wendy Morales. Wendy was with them two years while she attended ICC. While with them, she attended and participated in Lowell and Evelyn's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Dec. 29, 1991. Wendy was a part of numerous family gatherings during her two years. She was like a family member. She has kept in contact with Kendall and Sandra over the years since she returned home to Dominica.

In 1993, Isabella Magdalena from Brazil came to live with them and attend ICC. Isabella endeared herself to the family but only stayed six months and returned to Brazil.

In August 1994, Yvonne Lehn from Norway came into their home and attended one semester at ICC. She was notified that she had been awarded a Scholarship to attend a Nursing School in Sweden where she had previously applied. She returned to Norway in January. Yvonne had experience as an "Au Pere" or Nanny.

In 1995 Carolina Espinosa of Ecuador spent a year at ICC and in Kendall's home. She became a part of their family for the year. During the Summer following her return to her home in Ecuador, Carrie flew to Ecuador to visit Carolina and was able to tour parts of Ecuador and then she enjoyed a side trip to the Galapagos Islands where she had some enjoyable experiences. That six weeks Carrie spent in Ecuador was important to Carrie's Career goals.

In 1996, Paulo Camazzotto of Brazil came to their home as a Senior in High School at IHS.

He was an honor student and an outstanding Tennis Player. After graduation from IHS, he was awarded a Tennis Scholarship to ICC for the next school year. He attended ICC for two years where he was an honor student. On graduation from ICC, Paulo was awarded a Tennis Scholarship and a Football Kicking Scholarship to Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he is attending in 1999. Paulo plans to attend Medical School in the US. His father is a Plastic Surgeon in Brazil and has agreed to fund Paulo's higher education. He still considers Kandall and Sandra's home as his home in the US and will no doubt for another year as long as he attends Friends University.

In September 1999, Lala Zeinalova age 17, of Azerbajahn, came into their home as a Freshman at ICC. She has proved popular with the family. She speaks English fluently and Russian and Azerbajahni as well. Her father's occupation and status depends on the current political regime in her Country. Lala observed her 18th birthday in October 1999. She has adapted very well into the Kendall Shire Family. LWS Dec 1999.

Lala is still with them in 2000-2001 school year attending Coffeyville Community College. She plans to return 2001-2002 to attend Pittsburg State University. Lala has worked many hours at Braums in Independence and more recently at the Country Club Dining Room. She has been diligently earning money for her education next year at PSU and also to pay her expenses this school year while living at Kendall and Sandra's.

Also in 2000-2001 Rodion Prentsevsky, from Ukraine has attended ICC and made his home with the Kendall Shire family. At present time he does not plan to return next year for school. He also speaks English fluently.

Paulo Cammazzotto is still attending Friends University in Wichita and continues in contact with his American family. He plans to attend Medical School in the US with financial help of his father who is a Doctor in Brazil, South America.

All of their Foreign Exchange Students have been very fine individuals and have been very compatible to the family, LWS April 5, 2001

 1919 - 1991 William (Billy) Benton Rice 72 72 Served in Navy WW II
Worked for Federal Govt. many years in DC.
Active in Christian Church in Falls Church, Va.
Choir Music Director
 1947 Gregory Benton Rice 1949 Lorna Marie Rice Accomplished Musician, Vocal Soloist. Music teacher
 1953 Vaughnette Rice Music Teacher, Accomplished Vocalist.

Divorced 2001 after 3 year Separation
 1958 Matthew William Rice Resides in Home for MR persons June Smith Shire 1946 Paul Stewart Shire Cecile June Reeve Helen Whaner Anna Lorraine Kinnick Doris 1952 James Stuart Shire Guam is his real ancestry
 Nancy Edmonson Nancy and Robert Divorced 1948 Diana Lynn Bellows (Rogers) Has worked as Director of Volunteer Services at VA Medical Centers - Prescott, AZ; Sheridan, WY, Columbia, MO, Anchorage, Alaska
Planning Retirement June 1, 2001
Returning to lower 48 states - July 2001 to live
Residence: Purchased home in Oak Ridge, Oregon
 1967 Margaret Ellen Shire 1970 Cary Scott Robin Shire Adopted by Robert When he married Diana.
Residing in Anchorage, Alaska-1998-2001.
Works as Chef and in Food Preparation Service
 1979 Mitchell Aaron Shire Is an accomplished Snow Skier. Air Force - 1998-1999 Dover AF Base. Promotion 2001, To complete assignment at Dover AF Base and be assigned to Korea 1 year. Has had an excellent record in AF. 1981 Rachael Marie Shire July 2000, Rachael wrote this Poem:

The Farmer who plows the fields
Hand in hand with the great land
Looked down on by the rich
Looked up to by the working man
His clothes are muddy and torn
His face is covered with dirt
His shoes are holy and worn
His hands broken in with work
Ragged gloved beneath his arms
He walks with head up high
He's proud of the work he does
He was made to work through life
But taught never to give up
When he walks it is with strides
While his tractor stood aside
And when there was other work
On that tractor he would ride
For the story that he told
Spoke of a courageous man
That had dared to tame the land
And will always continue
Working upon our God's hands

Rachael wrote this Poem for a school assignment in the Spring of 2000. She was a Junior in High School.

More About RACHAEL MARIE SHIRE: While attending HS in Anchorage, AK has excelled in the Riflery Program. Participated in a Study Tour to Spain in 2001. Graduated HS in Anchorage, AK May 2001. Plans to attend University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2001-2.
 1942 Gloria Diane McCray Graduate Emporia State Univ. Majored in French
Has taught French Language at Independence HS for years.
Rocky and Gloria divorced about 1981
 Beverly Paget Has worked as Elderly Day Care for several years
Has son and daughter by previous marriage
 1966 Sean Scott Shire Scott:
MS Degree Physical Therapy. Is Director of a Physical Therapy Clinic in Kansas City .
Graduate of Independence HS and Independence Community College and Kansas University .
 1970 Eric Brendon Shire Graduate of Independence HS, ICC, and Kansas
University with major in Physical Therapy - MS Degree.
Physical Therapy Director in Lawrence, KS.
Bet. 2000-2001, Physical Therapist for Topeka, KS School District
Wayne Vassar Paul Everett Vassar Residence: Baker City, Oregon 1999
He is Plant Manager of Marvin Wood Products.
She is Manager of McDonalds in Baker City.
 Jarry Vassar Jerry and Joyce are employed in Long Haul Cross Country Truck Driving.Joyce has four grown children from previous marriage 1936 Ralph Marvin Palmer Son of CLIFFORD PALMER and ALMA BAKER. 1960 Kathleen Denise Palmer 1959 William Eugene Palmer 1963 David Wayne Palmer 1967 Leroy Edward Palmer 1941 Rose Elaine Elliott 1963 Russell Wayne Webster 1965 Ray Allen Webster 1934 - 1991 Robert D Frank 57 57 Christopher Frank Carolyn Frank Billy L Spencer Gregory Spencer 1946 Linda Ilene Reese Clarence Reese Gladys Patterson 1969 Ronald Lee Webster Resides: Christiansburg, Virginia

 1974 Becky Ilene Webster 1951 Kathy Suzanne Jantzen 1975 Brandi Renee Webster Residence: Bakersfield, CA 1978 Cindi Mae Webster 1950 Larry Eugene Skaggs Residence 1999: Nash, Oklahoma 1973 Larry Eugene Skaggs Residence: Wichita, KS 1975 Teena Marcelle Skaggs Residence: Enid, OK Sally Sandy Lyon Webster Lyon Jim Snodgrass David Snodgrass Larry Snodgrass Tim Snodgrass Phil Hardesty Ken Steinhoff Steve Hardesty Sue Steinhoff m. MARK HOFFMAN Jim Steinhoff Bob Clark Vanessa Clark Matthew Clark Ken Coberly Karen Coberly Kyle Coberly Suzie Deborah Heather Koelling Jason Koelling Cathy Diane Promoted to Colonel, USAF Sept 2000
Bet. 1999-2000, Chaplain in Charge, Eglin AF Base, Florida 1998
Was based at Pentagon as Asst. Chaplain of US Air Force.
Occupation: Minister, Christian Church Disciples
 1987 Christian Adams 1993 Seth Adams 1989 Micah Adams Perrin 1969 Steven Thomas Perrin 1971 David William Perrin Roselyn Grantham 1969 Russell Paul Adams 1971 Kirsten Elizabeth Adams 1959 Debra Sue Collins Residence: Neosho, Missouri 1980 Tara Kay Webster 1984 Lisa Renee Webster Mickey Doyle Moyer 1954 Stephen Wade Cordell 1978 Masie Tae Moyer 1986 Andrea Marcell Cordell 1989 Stephen Tanner Cordell 1957 Rhonda Ann Morphew 1990 Kyle Dean Webster 1992 Tyler Franklin Webster Diane Shire 1975 Suzy Shire 1950 Cindy Kay McNown Daughter Of Russell McNown And Imogene Morgan.

Occupation: RN, Co Health Nurse, Altoona Midway School Nurse
 1972 Kevin Wayne Shire 1975 Sherri Lynn Shire 1957 Sandra Sue Tucker Daughter of Carl Tucker and Constance Tucker.

Grad ICC, Independence, MS Degree Kansas Univ. Social Work, Employed by Four Co. Mental Health Center, Independence, Supervisory pos. BS Degree Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS 1979 Carrie Elizabeth Shire BS Degree PSU May 12, 2001
Graduated Cum Laude, Numerous Honors Ethnicity/Relig,: Disciples of Christ, Christian Church. Attend PSU Honors Program 1997-1999 Event Honor Student Independence HS, President HS StuCo. Participated in PSU Student Government
 1982 Nathaniel Tucker Shire Graduated Cum Laude, Numerous Honors Ethnicity/Relig,: Disciples of Christ, Christian Church. Attend PSU Honors Program 1997-1999 Event Honor Student Independence HS, President HS StuCo. Participated in PSU Student Government 1990 Carlie Ann Shire 1990 Caitlin Grace Shire Lawrence Harrison Hobby - Old Time Banjo Playing.
Has Insurance and Florist Businesses
 1980 Devin Harrison 1983 Ashlie Marie Harrison 1949 Walter Lynch Divorced 2001 After 3 Year Separation 1985 Maureen Elizabeth Lynch 1986 Gregory James Lynch Kathrlyn King 1975 Celia Shire 1973 Brian Shire 1977 Kimberly Shire Scott Lewis Hokanson 1992 Lathyn Rose Hokanson 1996 Brekyn Francis Hokanson Kristen Michelle Welling 1995 Dorothy Elizabeth Adonica Shire 1997 Victoria Lynn Shire 1999 Nathaniel Scott Shire Heather Heather is a graduate Physical Therapist
 Michele 1970 Miriam Kepler Miner Daughter of Kenneth Miner and Gloria Carlton.
 2002 Roman Gabriel Shire 1995 Darwin Gloria Shire 1999 Sagan Lee Shire 1956 Hal Oberlander 1996 Hal Wayne Oberlander 1957 Debra Allen 1985 Elizabeth Claire Palmer 1960 Gale Lee Goebel 1993 Kevin Christopher Palmer 1997 Michele Renae Palmer 1975 Emily Bickerstaff 1972 Lisa Ann Ball 1994 Britanny Rayann Webster 1999 Jacob Allen Webster Joyce Sandra Miller 1974 Charissa Kay Vassar 1977 Paul Wayne Vassar Employed By Boise Cascade Particle Board Plant, Lagrande, Oregon  1957 Karen Sue Scott 1974 Valerie Lynn White She Lived In Spangdalem, Germany 1975 Jamie Denise White She Resides In Sherwood, Arkansas 1980 Tiffany Renal White 1989 Kyree Elisabeth White 1970 Travis Gray 1973 Alan Malcolm 1962 Tina Kay Lanter 1990 Jessica Marie White 1993 Jenniifer Ray White Travis Peetom 1996 Kailee Peetom 1997 Kenzee Kay Peetom 1973 Amy Sponsel Residence: Wichita, KS 1970 Gregg Bergdal Marilyn Jean Alden She was from Wakita, Oklahoma. 1973 John Jason Currier 1974 Gina Rebecca Currier 1983 Cole Douglas Currier Mark Edward Bellah Randall Alan Kendrick 1948 John Lynn Brown 1974 Kristopher Alan Kendrick 1978 Kara Beth Kendrick 1969 Merry Janene Brown 1971 Ashley Lynn Brown Carolyn Fitzgerald 1963 Sherry La Dell Mangus 1981 Maegen June Currier 1959 Jimmy Glen Mosley 1983 Megan Che Lee Mosley 1985 Zachary Glen Mosley 1989 Johnathan Michael Iness Lana McDowell 1976 Travis J Wells 1980 Trent S Wells 1983 Taryn J Wells James Adler Stephen Hilgers 1976 Shana N Adler Celia Moomaw 1983 Michael B Wells 1985 Lacy A Wells Cindy 1981 Molly A Wells 1983 Matthew A Wells Edward Feldkamp 1989 Kyle J Feldkamp 1991 Megan M Feldkamp Jerry Zajac Jerry is associated with Penske Detroit Diesel in New Jersey. Resides at Toms River, New Jersey. 1982 Jessica Ann Zajac 1989 Lauren Marie Zajac Jack Tefertiller 1981 Jackson Kyle Tefertiller 1982 Jaime Lloyd Tefertiller 1982 Rheanna Leigh Tefertiller Brenda Kay Terrell Brenda is Office Manager of Warren Medical Clinic in Stillwater, OK. affiliated with Warren Medical Clinic in Tulsa.  1981 Kristin Nichole Garner Kristin is a golfer. 1989 Kasey Danielle Garner Edgar Russell Cox 1989 Scott Douglas Edgar 1990 Sean Tyler Edgar 1995 Shannon Nicole Cox Brian Gene Harp 1985 - 1985 Lindsey Nicole Harp 1m 1m 1985 - 1985 Summer Dawn Harp 1m 1m 1988 Joshua Paul Harp 1996 Caleb Timothy Harp 1997 Sara Noel Harp Stephanie Hannagan 1997 Garrett Evan Kindle Dean Richard 1985 Matthew Dean Richard 1990 Marcus Ryan Richard Sharon Cain 1989 Joshua Andrew Currier Sharon's son, adopted by Scot
 1991 Ariel Michelle Currier 1991 Amanda Nicole Currier 1993 Shelby Lynn Currier James Rene Willingham 1999 Colin Emile Willingham Emile is French as Grandmother Willingham was Native of France - A War Bride. 2003 Zachary William Palmer 2005 Tyler Scott Palmer Michael Iness 1823 - 1879 David Marion Lyon 56 56 ~1833 Sarah C. Shaffer Her parents were both born in Virginia.
 1798 - 1851 William Lyon 53 53 http://genforum.genealogy.com/lyon/messages/1720.html

Children of WILLIAM LYON and ELIZABETH TWEEDY are:
JOHN LYON, b. 1822, Meadville, Pennsylvania, d. 1899, m. MARGARET OR ELIZABETH HAWTHORNE-TWAIT;
DAVID MARION LYON, b. August 30, 1823, PA, d. October 08, 1879, Rosseau, Morgan Co., OH;
ELEANOR LYON8, b. Aft. 1824, m. CALEB S. WORTHINGTON;
ELIZA ANN LYON8, b. Aft. 1824, m. ISAAC STONE;
EMMA MARIE LYON8, b. Aft. 1824, m. ALFRID ALLEN;
MARGARET M. LYON8, b. Aft. 1824; m. THOMAS H. SCOTT8;
MARY JANE LYON, b. Aft. 1824, m. JAMES THOMPSON;
ANDREW JACKSON LYON, b. March 13, 1827,d. October 22, 1863;
MARTIN VAN BUREN LYON, b. June 05, 1836; d. January 06, 1862. ~1796 Elizabeth Tweedy ~1775 Samuel Lyon Some say he was born in England, but that might have been a different Samual Lyon. There is a record of a Samuel Lyon who came to America from England between 1795 and 1798. The census records for this Samual Lyon say he was born in MD. D. 1820 Linny Davis 1913 - 2004 Dorothy L Lyon 90 90 She was living Wichita in 1998.
She is an accomplished sculptor, and has spent much of her life in various artistic Media works.

 1886 Maggie E Lyon 1888 John T Lyon 1889 William S Lyon 1892 Newell Lyon 1895 Beannice Lyon 1897 Goldia Lyon ~1858 George W Lyon ~1862 Selina C Lyon ~1864 Sadie J Lyon ~1867 Lucie May Lyon ~1869 William S Lyon ~1854 Margret A Lyon ~1855 Mary L Lyon ~1828 Andrew Jackson Lyon ~1830 William Lyon ~1832 Alexander Lyon ~1834 Martha Lyon John Tweedy Sarah Burns Janell Smith 2002 Isaac Heffron 2006 Zoe Heffron 2009 Avery Denison Generated by GenoPro®. Click here for details.