Warren O. Nicholas

M, b. 22 December 1930, d. 24 May 2021
Father*Oscar Nicholas
Mother*Mary Katherine Rowe
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 December 1930Warren O. Nicholas was born on 22 December 1930.
He was the son of Oscar Nicholas and Mary Katherine Rowe.
Marriage3 August 1957Warren O. Nicholas married Delores Wehnke, daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta, on 3 August 1957.
Death24 May 2021Warren O. Nicholas died on 24 May 2021 at age 90 Warren O. Nicholas, 90, of rural Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Warren Nicholas Memorial Fund, which can be mailed to the funeral home at PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Warren was born on December 22, 1930 in Lafayette County, son of Oscar and Mary Katherine “Katie” (Rowe) Nicholas. He was united in marriage to Delores M. “Dordy” Wehnke on August 3, 1957 at the Belmont Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2019. Warren was a lifelong farmer in Belmont Township, a true “man of the land”. He also worked at Lands End, Dodgeville. Warren enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, black jack and smear. For many years he bowled in the local bowling leagues. He and Delores liked to travel going on family vacations to Hayward, Wisconsin, wintering in Florida and bus trips, which often took him and “Dordy” to casinos.

He is survived by his two children, Judy Nicholas and her husband, Rick Federman, and James Nicholas; brother, Beryl Nicholas and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, Mark and Scott, his parents, sister Ruby Engelke and her husband, Paul, and brother, Walter “Buster” Nicholas and his wife, Marie.

Delores Wehnke

F, d. 30 November 2019
Father*LeRoy Wehnke b. 27 Nov 1910, d. 20 Dec 1980
Mother*Velma Leslie VanNatta b. 18 Feb 1912, d. 22 Dec 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDelores Wehnke was also known as Dordy.
Married Name3 August 1957As of 3 August 1957,her married name was Nicholas.
Life EventDateDescription
Delores Wehnke was the daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta.
Marriage3 August 1957Delores Wehnke married Warren O. Nicholas, son of Oscar Nicholas and Mary Katherine Rowe, on 3 August 1957.
Death30 November 2019Delores Wehnke died on 30 November 2019.

Russell Engelke

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Father*Paul J. Engelke b. 18 Jun 1915, d. 10 Jun 1963
Mother*Ruby M. Nicholas b. 21 Aug 1922, d. 23 Nov 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Russell Engelke was the son of Paul J. Engelke and Ruby M. Nicholas.
DeathRussell Engelke died at died in infancy.

Barbara J. Heydon

F, b. 5 September 1958, d. 17 July 2014
Father*Perry Edward Heydon
Mother*Rose Catherine Donahue
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 September 1978As of 29 September 1978,her married name was Erickson.
Married Name13 August 1994As of 13 August 1994,her married name was Pinkelman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 September 1958Barbara J. Heydon was born on 5 September 1958 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue.
Marriage29 September 1978Barbara J. Heydon married Russell L. Erickson on 29 September 1978.
Death17 July 2014Barbara J. Heydon died on 17 July 2014 at age 55 Barbara J. Pinkelman, age 55, of Hartington, Nebraska died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota after her battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with Rev. David Fulton and Rev. Scott Hastings officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hartington.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 4:00 pm at the church. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services on Monday at the Church.

The Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington is in charge of arrangements. To view the video tribute or to send online condolences, please visit www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be Shaun Pinkelman, Darin Pinkelman, Colby Buckendahl, Gauge Erickson, Lowell Janssen Jr. and Mat McCarty.

Barb was born on September 5, 1958 in Sioux City, Iowa to Perry Edward and Rose Catherine (Donahue) Heydon. She grew up in Newcastle, NE and graduated from Newcastle High School in 1977. She married Russell L. “Rusty” Erickson on September 29, 1978 in Ponca, NE and they had 4 daughters. Rusty died on January 16, 1988 at the age of 36. On August 13, 1994 Barb married Leo A. Pinkelman in Hartington and they had two children and a step-daughter. Barb worked in several nursing homes for 34 years most recently at the Good Samaritan Center in Bloomfield for the past 12 years.

She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and she loved horses, camping, gardening and festive family gatherings. She especially enjoyed caring for others.

Barb is survived by her husband Leo A. Pinkelman of Hartington, six daughters, Misty Jensen of Yankton, SD; Mandy Erickson of St. Paul, NE; Megan Hopson of Stanton, NE; Melisa and Lowell Janssen Jr. of Yankton; Emily Pinkelman of Yankton; Tiffany Pinkelman of St. Paul, NE; a son, Travis Pinkelman of Hartington; 15 grandsons, four granddaughters, two sisters, Marybeth and Delmar Johnson of Sioux City, Iowa; Monica Brewer of Livermore Falls, Maine; two brothers, Joe and Shirley Heydon of Carroll , NE; Bob and Diane Heydon of Eagle, NE; many nieces and nephews and Rusty’s parents, Lawrence and Gayle Obermeyer of Hartington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Rusty, parents-in-law, Arthur and Maureen Pinkelman, and an infant brother, Ray Heydon.

Russell L. Erickson

M, d. 16 January 1988
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRussell L. Erickson was also known as Rusty.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 September 1978Russell L. Erickson married Barbara J. Heydon, daughter of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue, on 29 September 1978.
Death16 January 1988Russell L. Erickson died on 16 January 1988.

Perry Edward Heydon

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePerry Edward Heydon married Rose Catherine Donahue.

Children of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue

Rose Catherine Donahue

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heydon.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRose Catherine Donahue married Perry Edward Heydon.

Children of Rose Catherine Donahue and Perry Edward Heydon

Ray Heydon

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Father*Perry Edward Heydon
Mother*Rose Catherine Donahue
Life EventDateDescription
Ray Heydon was the son of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue.
DeathRay Heydon died at died in infancy.

Jane L.F. Douglass

F, b. 21 December 1829, d. 25 November 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1853As of circa 1853,her married name was Wells.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1829Jane L.F. Douglass was born on 21 December 1829 at Decatur, Indiana.
Marriagecirca 1853She married Simpson Tanner Wells, son of John Haston Wells and Achsah Jane Tanner, circa 1853.
Death25 November 1903Jane L.F. Douglass died on 25 November 1903 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 73.

Children of Jane L.F. Douglass and Simpson Tanner Wells

Jacob L. Wells

M, b. 3 February 1854, d. 1921
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1854Jacob L. Wells was born on 3 February 1854 at Decatur, Indiana.
He was the son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Death1921Jacob L. Wells died in 1921 at Major, Oklahoma.

Ravanah Wells

F, b. 7 March 1856, d. 2 February 1942
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 March 1856Ravanah Wells was born on 7 March 1856 at Decatur, Indiana.
She was the daughter of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Death2 February 1942Ravanah Wells died on 2 February 1942 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 85.

Junius Elmer Wells

M, b. 1 June 1858, d. 7 December 1928
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variationcirca 1886As of circa 1886, Junius Elmer Wells was also known as June E.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 June 1858Junius Elmer Wells was born on 1 June 1858 at Benton, Iowa.
He was the son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Marriagecirca 1886Junius Elmer Wells married Ida Elizabeth Billings circa 1886.
Death7 December 1928Junius Elmer Wells died on 7 December 1928 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Deep Creek, Woods, OklahomaJunius Elmer Wells was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma.1

Children of Junius Elmer Wells and Ida Elizabeth Billings

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1241343.

Ida Elizabeth Billings

F, b. 23 April 1866, d. 24 October 1932
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wells.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 April 1866Ida Elizabeth Billings was born on 23 April 1866 at Pennsylvania.
Marriagecirca 1886She married Junius Elmer Wells, son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass, circa 1886.
Death24 October 1932Ida Elizabeth Billings died on 24 October 1932 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 66.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Deep Creek, Woods, OklahomaIda Elizabeth Billings was listed as wife in Junius Elmer Wells's household on the 1900 Census at Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma.1
  • Ida Elizabeth Billings had 5 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Ida Elizabeth Billings and Junius Elmer Wells

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1241343.

Emma Alice Wells

F, b. 29 June 1860, d. 1 January 1946
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Long.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmma Alice Wells married Christopher W. Long.
Birth29 June 1860Emma Alice Wells was born on 29 June 1860 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Death1 January 1946Emma Alice Wells died on 1 January 1946 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 85.

Christopher W. Long

M, b. 11 January 1860, d. 4 March 1940
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChristopher W. Long married Emma Alice Wells, daughter of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Birth11 January 1860Christopher W. Long was born on 11 January 1860 at Kansas.
Death4 March 1940He died on 4 March 1940 at Oklahoma at age 80.

Achsah Jane Wells

F, b. 23 March 1862, d. 13 November 1937
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Horton.
Name VariationAchsah Jane Wells was also known as Jennie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAchsah Jane Wells married Charles H. Horton.
Birth23 March 1862Achsah Jane Wells was born on 23 March 1862 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Death13 November 1937Achsah Jane Wells died on 13 November 1937 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 75.

Charles H. Horton

M, b. 1863, d. 1941
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles H. Horton married Achsah Jane Wells, daughter of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Birth1863Charles H. Horton was born in 1863.
Death1941He died in 1941.

John David Wells

M, b. 20 September 1866, d. 15 January 1944
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn David Wells married Lula A. Walters.
Birth20 September 1866John David Wells was born on 20 September 1866 at Iowa.
He was the son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Death15 January 1944John David Wells died on 15 January 1944 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 77.

Lula A. Walters

F, b. 14 October 1876, d. 1940
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wells.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLula A. Walters married John David Wells, son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Birth14 October 1876Lula A. Walters was born on 14 October 1876 at Illinois.
Death1940She died in 1940 at Major, Oklahoma.

Charles Cevy Wells

M, b. 5 October 1871, d. 6 February 1947
Father*Simpson Tanner Wells b. 13 Apr 1832, d. 29 Jul 1919
Mother*Jane L.F. Douglass b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Nov 1903
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles Cevy Wells married Alice Clements.
Birth5 October 1871Charles Cevy Wells was born on 5 October 1871 at Iowa.
He was the son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Death6 February 1947Charles Cevy Wells died on 6 February 1947 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 75.

Alice Clements

F, b. 20 February 1880, d. 9 February 1937
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlice Clements was also known as Allie.
Married NameHer married name was Wells.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice Clements married Charles Cevy Wells, son of Simpson Tanner Wells and Jane L.F. Douglass.
Birth20 February 1880Alice Clements was born on 20 February 1880 at Kansas.
Death9 February 1937She died on 9 February 1937 at Major, Oklahoma, at age 56.

Roy L. Wells

M, b. October 1888
Father*Junius Elmer Wells b. 1 Jun 1858, d. 7 Dec 1928
Mother*Ida Elizabeth Billings b. 23 Apr 1866, d. 24 Oct 1932
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1888Roy L. Wells was born in October 1888 at Kansas.
He was the son of Junius Elmer Wells and Ida Elizabeth Billings.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Deep Creek, Woods, OklahomaRoy L. Wells was listed as a son in Junius Elmer Wells's household on the 1900 Census at Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1241343.

Pearlie Wells

M, b. August 1891
Father*Junius Elmer Wells b. 1 Jun 1858, d. 7 Dec 1928
Mother*Ida Elizabeth Billings b. 23 Apr 1866, d. 24 Oct 1932
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1891Pearlie Wells was born in August 1891 at Kansas.
He was the son of Junius Elmer Wells and Ida Elizabeth Billings.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Deep Creek, Woods, OklahomaPearlie Wells was listed as a son in Junius Elmer Wells's household on the 1900 Census at Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1241343.

Nina A. Wells

F, b. April 1899
Father*Junius Elmer Wells b. 1 Jun 1858, d. 7 Dec 1928
Mother*Ida Elizabeth Billings b. 23 Apr 1866, d. 24 Oct 1932
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1899Nina A. Wells was born in April 1899 at Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Junius Elmer Wells and Ida Elizabeth Billings.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Deep Creek, Woods, OklahomaNina A. Wells was listed as a daughter in Junius Elmer Wells's household on the 1900 Census at Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1241343.

John T. Mozingo

M, b. April 1870
Father*James Harvey Mozingo b. 13 Dec 1837, d. 17 Jan 1910
Mother*Nancy Wells b. 31 Jul 1833, d. 26 Feb 1907
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1870John T. Mozingo was born in April 1870 at Iowa also reported as Apr 1871.
He was the son of James Harvey Mozingo and Nancy Wells.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 July 1870Grove, Davis, IowaJohn T. Mozingo was listed in James Harvey Mozingo's household on the 1870 Census at Grove, Davis, Iowa.1
1900Wilson, Adair, MissouriJohn T. Mozingo was listed as a son in James Harvey Mozingo's household on the 1900 Census at Wilson, Adair, Missouri.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 81A; Image: 167; Family History Library Film: 545885.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilson, Adair, Missouri; Roll: 836; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240836.

Elisabeth E. Mozingo

F, b. circa 1865
Father*James Harvey Mozingo b. 13 Dec 1837, d. 17 Jan 1910
Mother*Nancy Wells b. 31 Jul 1833, d. 26 Feb 1907
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1865Elisabeth E. Mozingo was born circa 1865 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of James Harvey Mozingo and Nancy Wells.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 July 1870Grove, Davis, IowaElisabeth E. Mozingo was listed in James Harvey Mozingo's household on the 1870 Census at Grove, Davis, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 81A; Image: 167; Family History Library Film: 545885.

Ulyssus S. Mozingo

M, b. circa 1868
Father*James Harvey Mozingo b. 13 Dec 1837, d. 17 Jan 1910
Mother*Nancy Wells b. 31 Jul 1833, d. 26 Feb 1907
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1868Ulyssus S. Mozingo was born circa 1868 at Iowa.
He was the son of James Harvey Mozingo and Nancy Wells.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 July 1870Grove, Davis, IowaUlyssus S. Mozingo was listed in James Harvey Mozingo's household on the 1870 Census at Grove, Davis, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 81A; Image: 167; Family History Library Film: 545885.

William H. Mozingo

M, b. 31 January 1846, d. 8 November 1893
Father*Thornton Thomas Mozingo b. 10 Jun 1807, d. 24 Jul 1873
Mother*Minervia Collier b. 1808, d. 26 Jun 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam H. Mozingo was also known as W. H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1846William H. Mozingo was born on 31 January 1846 at Indiana.
He was the son of Thornton Thomas Mozingo and Minervia Collier.
Death8 November 1893William H. Mozingo died on 8 November 1893 at Scotland, Missouri, at age 47.
Marriage5 March 1896He married Minnie Allbright on 5 March 1896 at Davis, Iowa.

Minnie Allbright

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 March 1896As of 5 March 1896,her married name was Mozingo.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage5 March 1896Minnie Allbright married William H. Mozingo, son of Thornton Thomas Mozingo and Minervia Collier, on 5 March 1896 at Davis, Iowa.

Isabella Miller

F, b. circa 1860
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIsabella Miller was also known as Belle.
Name VariationIsabella Miller was also known as Elizabeth.
Married Namebefore 1881As of before 1881,her married name was Mozingo.
Married Nameafter 1898As of after 1898,her married name was Armintrout.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1860Isabella Miller was born circa 1860 at Ohio.
Marriagebefore 1881She married Elmer Jared Mozingo, son of James Harvey Mozingo and Nancy Wells, before 1881.
Marriageafter 1898Isabella Miller married William M. Armintrout after 1898.
Census DateLocationDescription
1885Grove, Davis, IowaIsabella Miller appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Elmer Jared Mozingo at Grove, Davis, Iowa; living next door to Grandmother Achsah Wells.

Children of Isabella Miller and Elmer Jared Mozingo