Laura Westbrook

F, b. 4 November 1924, d. 9 September 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 November 1943As of 25 November 1943,her married name was Hunter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1924Laura Westbrook was born on 4 November 1924 at Arkansas.
Marriage25 November 1943She married Linvell Hunter, son of Edward Arthur Hunter and Ethel May Stokes, on 25 November 1943 at Columbia, Arkansas.
Death9 September 2018Laura Westbrook died on 9 September 2018 at age 93 Laura Westbrook Hunter, 93, of Magnolia died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Cornerstone Nursing Center in TEXarkana.

Laura was born November 4, 1924 in Magnolia. She was a lifelong resident of Magnolia and was a homemaker and farmer. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church and Magnolia Riding Club. She was a Girl Scout Troop leader and Day Camp director. Her family was awarded the Columbia County Farm Family of the Year.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Newton and Laura Eudora (Cheatham) Westbrook; husband, Linvell Hunter; and brothers, Hudson and Robert Westbrook.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Hunter of Magnolia, Shirley Black and husband Ralph of Waldo, and Dianne Gentry and husband John of Magnolia; grandson, William Gentry and wife Jenny of Texarkana; great granddaughter, Abigail Gentry of Texarkana; many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia with Bro. Steve Ford officiating. Burial will be at the Magnolia City Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Burgess, Gary Bearden, Doug Bearden, Wade Bearden and Craig Westbrook.

Agnes Bearden

F, b. circa 1914
Father*Walter Jack Bearden b. 8 Feb 1886, d. 6 May 1916
Mother*Ethel May Stokes b. 6 Jan 1895, d. 27 Oct 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Agnes Bearden was born circa 1914 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Walter Jack Bearden and Ethel May Stokes.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Umpire, Howard, ArkansasAgnes Bearden was listed as a step-daughter in Edward Arthur Hunter's household on the 1930 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.1
1940Umpire, Howard, ArkansasAgnes Bearden was listed as a daughter in Ethel May Stokes's household on the 1940 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339810.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00142; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-31.

Jackson W. Bearden

M, b. circa 1916
Father*Walter Jack Bearden b. 8 Feb 1886, d. 6 May 1916
Mother*Ethel May Stokes b. 6 Jan 1895, d. 27 Oct 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Jackson W. Bearden was born circa 1916 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Walter Jack Bearden and Ethel May Stokes.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Umpire, Howard, ArkansasJackson W. Bearden was listed as a step-son in Edward Arthur Hunter's household on the 1930 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339810.

Mary Ann Stokes

F, b. 6 November 1854, d. 2 April 1951
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1854Mary Ann Stokes was born on 6 November 1854 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Death2 April 1951Mary Ann Stokes died on 2 April 1951 at age 96.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasMary Ann Stokes was listed in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.1
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasMary Ann Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.2
1900Mountain, Howard, ArkansasMary Ann Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1900 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.3
1910Mountain, Howard, ArkansasMary Ann Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1910 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.4

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374065.

Ama Jane Stokes

F, b. 3 August 1858, d. 18 March 1933
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAma Jane Stokes was also known as Amy Jane.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 August 1858Ama Jane Stokes was born on 3 August 1858 at Arkansas also reported as Aug 1852.
She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Death18 March 1933Ama Jane Stokes died on 18 March 1933 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasAma Jane Stokes was listed in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.1
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasAma Jane Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.2
1900Mountain, Howard, ArkansasAma Jane Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1900 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.3
1910Mountain, Howard, ArkansasAma Jane Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1910 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.4

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374065.

Thomas Jefferson Stokes

M, b. 5 May 1861, d. 19 September 1950
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1861Thomas Jefferson Stokes was born on 5 May 1861 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Death19 September 1950Thomas Jefferson Stokes died on 19 September 1950 at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasThomas Jefferson Stokes was listed in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.1
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasThomas Jefferson Stokes was listed as a son in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.

Sarah Elizabeth Stokes

F, b. 1864, d. 1912
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1885As of 1885,her married name was Leeper.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1864Sarah Elizabeth Stokes was born in 1864 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Marriage1885Sarah Elizabeth Stokes married William Monroe Leeper in 1885.
Death1912Sarah Elizabeth Stokes died in 1912 at Arkansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasSarah Elizabeth Stokes was listed in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.1
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasSarah Elizabeth Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.

Frances E. Stokes

F, b. circa 1867
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1867Frances E. Stokes was born circa 1867 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasFrances E. Stokes was listed in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.1
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasFrances E. Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.

William Turner Stokes

M, b. 21 September 1871, d. 18 December 1904
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 September 1871William Turner Stokes was born on 21 September 1871 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Death18 December 1904William Turner Stokes died on 18 December 1904 at age 33.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasWilliam Turner Stokes was listed as a son in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.

Martha P. Stokes

F, b. circa 1875
Father*Joseph Franklin Stokes b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 15 Feb 1919
Mother*Elender Prescilla Ralls b. 22 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jun 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1875Martha P. Stokes was born circa 1875 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Blackwood, Howard, ArkansasMartha P. Stokes was listed as a daughter in Joseph Franklin Stokes's household on the 1880 Census at Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackwood, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 113.

William Monroe Leeper

M, b. 1867, d. 1896
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1867William Monroe Leeper was born in 1867.
Marriage1885He married Sarah Elizabeth Stokes, daughter of Joseph Franklin Stokes and Elender Prescilla Ralls, in 1885.
Death1896William Monroe Leeper died in 1896.

Nathaniel Ralls

M, b. 2 February 1808, d. 3 October 1873
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1808Nathaniel Ralls was born on 2 February 1808 at Hopkins, Kentucky.
Marriage13 October 1830He married Mary Garrett, daughter of Frances Garrett and Elenor Blair, on 13 October 1830 at Gallatin, Illinois.
Death3 October 1873Nathaniel Ralls died on 3 October 1873 at Howard, Arkansas, at age 65.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasNathaniel Ralls was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.2
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.3

Children of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.

Mary Garrett

F, b. 14 February 1815, d. 1902
Father*Frances Garrett
Mother*Elenor Blair
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Garrett was also known as Polly.
Married Name13 October 1830As of 13 October 1830,her married name was Ralls.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1815Mary Garrett was born on 14 February 1815 at Tennessee.
She was the daughter of Frances Garrett and Elenor Blair.
Marriage13 October 1830Mary Garrett married Nathaniel Ralls on 13 October 1830 at Gallatin, Illinois.
Death1902Mary Garrett died in 1902.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasMary Garrett was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasMary Garrett was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.2
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasMary Garrett was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.3
1900Mountain, Howard, ArkansasMary Garrett was listed as mother-in-law in William B. Logan's household on the 1900 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.4
DateLocationDescription
1900Mary Garrett had 10 with 7 living in 1900 children.

Children of Mary Garrett and Nathaniel Ralls

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.

Frances Garrett

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrances Garrett married Elenor Blair.

Child of Frances Garrett and Elenor Blair

Elenor Blair

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Garrett.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElenor Blair married Frances Garrett.

Child of Elenor Blair and Frances Garrett

Harriet Ralls

F, b. 25 January 1842, d. 3 September 1923
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1862As of before 1862,her married name was Young.
Married Name1863As of 1863,her married name was Perrin.
Married Name1886As of 1886,her married name was Logan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1842Harriet Ralls was born on 25 January 1842 at Kentucky.
She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Marriagebefore 1862Harriet Ralls married James Young Jr. before 1862.
Marriage1863Harriet Ralls married Josephus S. Perrin in 1863.
Marriage1886Harriet Ralls married William B. Logan in 1886.
Death3 September 1923Harriet Ralls died on 3 September 1923 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasHarriet Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1900Mountain, Howard, ArkansasHarriet Ralls was listed as wife in William B. Logan's household on the 1900 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.2

Child of Harriet Ralls and Josephus S. Perrin

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.

James Young Jr.

M, b. 23 November 1836, d. 18 April 1863
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 November 1836James Young Jr. was born on 23 November 1836 at Morgan, Alabama.
Marriagebefore 1862He married Harriet Ralls, daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett, before 1862.
Death18 April 1863James Young Jr. died on 18 April 1863 at Virginia at age 26.

Josephus S. Perrin

M, b. 5 August 1816, d. 8 July 1882
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 August 1816Josephus S. Perrin was born on 5 August 1816.
Marriage1863He married Harriet Ralls, daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett, in 1863.
Death8 July 1882Josephus S. Perrin died on 8 July 1882 at age 65.

Child of Josephus S. Perrin and Harriet Ralls

William B. Logan

M, b. October 1853
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1853William B. Logan was born in October 1853 at Ohio.
Marriage1886He married Harriet Ralls, daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett, in 1886.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Mountain, Howard, ArkansasWilliam B. Logan was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.

Minnie Perrin

F, b. December 1889
Father*(?) Perrin b. a 1863
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1889Minnie Perrin was born in December 1889 at Indian Territory.
She was the daughter of (?) Perrin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Mountain, Howard, ArkansasMinnie Perrin was listed as a granddaughter (actually step-granddaughter) in William B. Logan's household on the 1900 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.

(?) Perrin

M, b. after 1863
Father*Josephus S. Perrin b. 5 Aug 1816, d. 8 Jul 1882
Mother*Harriet Ralls b. 25 Jan 1842, d. 3 Sep 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birthafter 1863(?) Perrin was born after 1863.
He was the son of Josephus S. Perrin and Harriet Ralls.

Child of (?) Perrin

Sarah Ralls

F, b. circa 1835
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1835Sarah Ralls was born circa 1835 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasSarah Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.

Francis Everett Ralls

M, b. 3 January 1839, d. 24 September 1923
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1839Francis Everett Ralls was born on 3 January 1839 at Tennessee.
He was the son of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Death24 September 1923Francis Everett Ralls died on 24 September 1923 at Arkansas at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasFrancis Everett Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasFrancis Everett Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.

John Herman Ralls

M, b. circa 1840
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1840John Herman Ralls was born circa 1840 at Tennessee.
He was the son of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasJohn Herman Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasJohn Herman Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.

Elizabeth Ralls

F, b. circa 1847
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1847Elizabeth Ralls was born circa 1847 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasElizabeth Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasElizabeth Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.

William Peter Ralls

M, b. 18 October 1849, d. 2 November 1930
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Peter Ralls was also known as Peter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1849William Peter Ralls was born on 18 October 1849 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Death2 November 1930William Peter Ralls died on 2 November 1930 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Madison, Sevier, ArkansasWilliam Peter Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1850 Census at Madison, Sevier, Arkansas.1
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasWilliam Peter Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.2
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasWilliam Peter Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.3

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 212A; Image: 426.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.

James M. Ralls

M, b. circa 1853
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames M. Ralls was also known as John M.
Name VariationJames M. Ralls was also known as James H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1853James M. Ralls was born circa 1853 at Missouri.
He was the son of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasJames M. Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.1
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasJames M. Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.

Mary W. Ralls

F, b. circa 1854
Father*Nathaniel Ralls b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 3 Oct 1873
Mother*Mary Garrett b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1854Mary W. Ralls was born circa 1854 at Missouri.
She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ralls and Mary Garrett.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Mountain, Pike, ArkansasMary W. Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1860 Census at Mountain, Pike, Arkansas.1
1870Sulphur Spring, Polk, ArkansasMary W. Ralls was listed in Nathaniel Ralls's household on the 1870 Census at Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mountain, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M653_47; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803047.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sulphur Spring, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 309A; Family History Library Film: 545560.

James Marvin Rogers

M, b. circa 1916
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916James Marvin Rogers was born circa 1916.
Marriage28 August 1937He married Delcie Dee Stokes, daughter of Joseph Pierce Stokes and Lydia Mae Seale, on 28 August 1937 at Columbia, Arkansas.
Divorce13 June 1938James Marvin Rogers and Delcie Dee Stokes were divorced on 13 June 1938 at Conway, Arkansas.

Mary Lucille Scheckel

F, b. 5 January 1926, d. 30 July 2015
Father*Eugene F. Scheckel b. 3 Dec 1896, d. 23 Feb 1970
Mother*Viola M. Arensdorff b. 4 May 1896, d. 26 Jan 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 January 1947As of 21 January 1947,her married name was Wiegel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 January 1926Mary Lucille Scheckel was born on 5 January 1926.
She was the daughter of Eugene F. Scheckel and Viola M. Arensdorff.
Marriage21 January 1947Mary Lucille Scheckel married Urban N. Wiegel, son of Joseph W. Wiegel and Mary Barbara Schuhardt, on 21 January 1947.
Death30 July 2015Mary Lucille Scheckel died on 30 July 2015 at age 89.

Eugene F. Scheckel

M, b. 3 December 1896, d. 23 February 1970
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEugene F. Scheckel married Viola M. Arensdorff.
Birth3 December 1896Eugene F. Scheckel was born on 3 December 1896 at Iowa.
Death23 February 1970He died on 23 February 1970 at Iowa at age 73.

Children of Eugene F. Scheckel and Viola M. Arensdorff

Viola M. Arensdorff

F, b. 4 May 1896, d. 26 January 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationViola M. Arensdorff was also known as Arnsdorf.
Married NameHer married name was Scheckel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageViola M. Arensdorff married Eugene F. Scheckel.
Birth4 May 1896Viola M. Arensdorff was born on 4 May 1896 at Iowa.
Death26 January 1982She died on 26 January 1982 at Iowa at age 85.

Children of Viola M. Arensdorff and Eugene F. Scheckel

Alice C. Scheckel

F, b. 29 July 1928, d. 7 June 2019
Father*Eugene F. Scheckel b. 3 Dec 1896, d. 23 Feb 1970
Mother*Viola M. Arensdorff b. 4 May 1896, d. 26 Jan 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 October 1949As of 1 October 1949,her married name was Loeffelholz.
Married Name11 May 2009As of 11 May 2009,her married name was Hanson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1928Alice C. Scheckel was born on 29 July 1928 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Eugene F. Scheckel and Viola M. Arensdorff.
Marriage1 October 1949Alice C. Scheckel married Paul F. Loeffelholz, son of Charles Loeffelholz and Emelia Salzmann, on 1 October 1949.
Marriage11 May 2009Alice C. Scheckel married Robert Hanson on 11 May 2009.
Death7 June 2019Alice C. Scheckel died on 7 June 2019 at Wisconsin at age 90 Alice C. Loeffelholz – Hanson, 90, of Rewey, Wisconsin, died on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont. Father Michael Tarigopula will officiate. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Belmont. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass on Tuesday, at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, of Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Alice C. Loeffelholz – Hanson Memorial Fund.

Alice was born on July 29, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene and Viola (Arnsdorf) Scheckel. She was united in marriage to Paul Loeffelholz on October 1, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. To this union they had seven children. Paul preceded Alice in death on September 28, 2002. She was later united in marriage to Robert Hanson on May 11, 2009 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Alice enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and feeding and watching the birds. She also enjoyed gardening and tending her flowers. Most of all, though, Alice was a wonderful mother and grandmother, she so loved the times she got to spend with her grandchildren.

Alice is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Hanson; seven children, David (Joan) Loeffelholz, Eileen (Roger) Udelhofen, Louella Loeffelholz, Juliana Bishop, Alan (Donna) Loeffelholz, Daniel “Lefty” (Lisa) Loeffelholz, and Jean (Kevin) Wehrspann; five step-children, Robert, Vicki, Judy, Debbie, and Kevin; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Gladys O’Brein, AnnaMae (Galen) Smith, and Allen (Karen) Scheckel; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Paul Loeffelholz; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian (Mike) Hird, Margaret (Walter) Speare, Mary (Urban “Barney”) Wiegel, and Kay Scheckel.

Robert Hanson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage11 May 2009Robert Hanson married Alice C. Scheckel, daughter of Eugene F. Scheckel and Viola M. Arensdorff, on 11 May 2009.

Betty Patzner

F, b. 4 March 1929, d. 22 April 2019
Father*Raymond Joseph Patzner b. 24 Mar 1907, d. 7 Mar 1992
Mother*Clarissa E. Althaus b. 27 Dec 1906, d. 24 Sep 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 August 1948As of 24 August 1948,her married name was Richardson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1929Betty Patzner was born on 4 March 1929 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus.
Marriage24 August 1948Betty Patzner married Levi Richardson on 24 August 1948.
Death22 April 2019Betty Patzner died on 22 April 2019 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 90 Betty Richardson, age 90, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly from Potosi, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Park Place Assisted Living in Platteville. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tennyson, Wisconsin, with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be at the St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Betty Richardson Memorial Fund.

Betty was born on March 4, 1929 in Potosi, the daughter of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner. Betty attended school in Tennyson. Betty was united in marriage to Levi Richardson on August 24, 1948 at St. Andrew Church, Tennyson, WI. The two were blessed with 61 wonderful years together, and six children, before Levi was sadly called home ahead of her on January 8, 2010.

Betty and Levi were avid travelers. They vacationed in Hawaii, Scotland, England, California, Connecticut, Arizona, South Dakota, Canada, Mexico, Florida, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. They also spent many years camping and fishing. They greatly enjoyed hosting family and friends while camping and giving boat rides to grandchildren.

Betty had several jobs over the years, most importantly, being a wonderful mother, grandma, and GG. Betty and Levi farmed for many years in Potosi. Betty also worked off the farm at the Dug Out Restaurant, Rigsby Hollow Greenhouse/Nursery in Potosi then later in Dubuque and finally retiring from Orchard Manor. Betty was a very active volunteer for St. Andrew church for funeral dinners for many years. She always had a fresh baked pie for every funeral.

Betty loved any and all flowers and plants. She loved to garden and had two very large vegetable and flower gardens when her children were growing up. She continued to have vegetable/flower gardens even after they moved from the farm. She also was an awesome cook and baker. Anyone visiting never left her home hungry. Betty was a member of St. Andrew Church her entire life.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include her children, Roger Richardson; Ken (Dianna) Richardson; Mark (Paula) Richardson; Janis (Larry) Udelhofen; Lora (Jim) Siegert; son-in-law, Kyle (Avis) Shaw; siblings, Merlin (Joan) Patzner, Mary (John) Thill; and Carol (Gene) Ihm; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Louie Richardson, Jim (Judy) Richardson, Ron (Ruth) Richardson, and Pat Richardson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

They were blessed with sixteen grandchildren; Scot Freiburger, Tracy (Sam) Hoffman, Ricky, Tina, and Roger Richardson, Jennifer (Kevin) Kujawa, Jeremy (Wendy) Richardson, Julia (Ryan) Schaller, Mike (Becky), Matt, and Marty Richardson, Jamie (Sean Tepper) Udelhofen, Lexie (Shane) Straka, Logan (Charity), Lindsey, and Noah Siegert; twenty great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Levi; a daughter, Vicki Shaw; daughter-in-law, Theresa Richardson; an infant grandson, siblings, Marita and Doris Patzner, Charlene Buss, James, Paul and Carl Patzner; sisters-in-law, Esther Robinson, Linda Simmons and Betty Richardson; and brother-in-law Charlie Richardson.

Levi Richardson

M, d. 8 January 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 August 1948Levi Richardson married Betty Patzner, daughter of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus, on 24 August 1948.
Death8 January 2010Levi Richardson died on 8 January 2010.

Milo Butler

M, b. 18 November 1906, d. 4 July 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMilo Butler was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMilo Butler married Lila Thompson.
Birth18 November 1906Milo Butler was born on 18 November 1906.
Death4 July 1993He died on 4 July 1993 at age 86.

Child of Milo Butler and Lila Thompson

Lila Thompson

F, b. 3 October 1912, d. 27 August 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Butler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLila Thompson married Milo Butler.
Birth3 October 1912Lila Thompson was born on 3 October 1912.
Death27 August 1993She died on 27 August 1993 at age 80.

Child of Lila Thompson and Milo Butler