John Henry Howery

M, b. 9 January 1890, d. 18 April 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 January 1890John Henry Howery was born on 9 January 1890.
Marriage13 June 1909He married Bessie Mary Caldwell, daughter of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt, on 13 June 1909.
Divorce24 February 1942John Henry Howery and Bessie Mary Caldwell were divorced on 24 February 1942.
Death18 April 1967John Henry Howery died on 18 April 1967 at age 77.

Elsie M. Caldwell

F, b. 11 February 1892, d. 23 April 1926
Father*Jesse William Caldwell b. 14 Oct 1864, d. 16 Jan 1944
Mother*Mary Caroline Nutt b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 12 May 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1913As of before 1913,her married name was Coleman.
Married Name2 November 1919As of 2 November 1919,her married name was Finch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 February 1892Elsie M. Caldwell was born on 11 February 1892 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt.
Marriagebefore 1913Elsie M. Caldwell married Loy Reddick Coleman before 1913.
Divorcebefore November 1919Elsie M. Caldwell and Loy Reddick Coleman were divorced before November 1919.
Marriage2 November 1919Elsie M. Caldwell married Fisher Roach Finch on 2 November 1919 at Arkansas.
Death23 April 1926Elsie M. Caldwell died on 23 April 1926 at complications from cesarean surgery, Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, at age 34 Mrs F. R. Finch (Elsie Caldwell) obituary.
Jonesboro Daily Tribune (Jonesboro, Arkansas) 23 Apr 1926 - Mrs F. R. Finch (Elsie Caldwell) obituary

Child of Elsie M. Caldwell and Loy Reddick Coleman

Fisher Roach Finch

M, b. 1 November 1885, d. 15 September 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFisher Roach Finch was also known as Roach.
Name VariationFisher Roach Finch was also known as F. R.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 November 1885Fisher Roach Finch was born on 1 November 1885 at Tennessee.
Marriage1907He married Elizabeth Shaver in 1907 at Craighead, Arkansas.
Marriage2 November 1919Fisher Roach Finch married Elsie M. Caldwell, daughter of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt, on 2 November 1919 at Arkansas.
Marriage25 August 1927Fisher Roach Finch married Christine Sell on 25 August 1927.
Death15 September 1961Fisher Roach Finch died on 15 September 1961 at age 75 Roach Finch obituary.
The Sun (Jonesboro, Arkansas) 16 Sep 1961 - Roach Finch obituary

Fred William Caldwell

M, b. 29 March 1897, d. 31 May 1978
Father*Jesse William Caldwell b. 14 Oct 1864, d. 16 Jan 1944
Mother*Mary Caroline Nutt b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 12 May 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFred William Caldwell was also known as William Fred.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred William Caldwell married Vera Roach.
Birth29 March 1897Fred William Caldwell was born on 29 March 1897 at Lorado, Greene, Arkansas.
He was the son of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt.
Death31 May 1978Fred William Caldwell died on 31 May 1978 at age 81.

Vera Roach

F, b. 10 January 1908, d. 22 July 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Caldwell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVera Roach married Fred William Caldwell, son of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt.
Birth10 January 1908Vera Roach was born on 10 January 1908.
Death22 July 1999She died on 22 July 1999 at age 91.

Jesse Jacob Caldwell

M, b. 4 April 1901, d. 9 July 1969
Father*Jesse William Caldwell b. 14 Oct 1864, d. 16 Jan 1944
Mother*Mary Caroline Nutt b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 12 May 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameJesse Jacob Caldwell also went by the name of Jake.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJesse Jacob Caldwell married Maude D. Perkins.
Birth4 April 1901Jesse Jacob Caldwell was born on 4 April 1901 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt.
Death9 July 1969Jesse Jacob Caldwell died on 9 July 1969 at Los Angeles, California, at age 68.

Maude D. Perkins

F, b. 10 June 1901, d. 14 December 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Caldwell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMaude D. Perkins married Jesse Jacob Caldwell, son of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt.
Birth10 June 1901Maude D. Perkins was born on 10 June 1901.
Death14 December 1984She died on 14 December 1984 at age 83.

Cora B. McElroy

F, b. 11 May 1889, d. 29 June 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Caldwell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCora B. McElroy married Walter Robert Caldwell, son of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt.
Birth11 May 1889Cora B. McElroy was born on 11 May 1889.
Death29 June 1960She died on 29 June 1960 at age 71.

Robert McCown Nutt

M, b. 27 June 1828, d. 16 March 1913
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 June 1828Robert McCown Nutt was born on 27 June 1828 at Alabama.
Death16 March 1913He died on 16 March 1913 at Arkansas at age 84.

Child of Robert McCown Nutt

William J. Caldwell

M, b. 1833, d. 30 April 1864
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1833William J. Caldwell was born in 1833 at Huntsville, Madison, Alabama.
Marriage16 April 1856He married Alsey M. Williams, daughter of John Williams and Phoeba King, on 16 April 1856 at Hempstead, Arkansas.
Death30 April 1864William J. Caldwell died on 30 April 1864 at Jenkins Ferry, Grant, Arkansas, n the Civil War battle at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas on April 30,1864. He was a private in the Confederate Army.
DateLocationDescription
Story from Lonnie Caldwell (April 2026): "The Caldwell surname was given to this ancestor from the owner of an orphanage, after the child's parents were killed."
Based on research, we have a record from the marriage of William Caldwell and Alsey Williams 16 April 1856 in Hempstead county, Arkansas.
No records of William Caldwell prior to that have been found.

Children of William J. Caldwell and Alsey M. Williams

Alsey M. Williams

F, b. 1838
Father*John Williams b. 1802
Mother*Phoeba King b. 1807, d. a 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlsey M. Williams was also known as Alice.
Married Name16 April 1856As of 16 April 1856,her married name was Caldwell.
Married Name14 March 1880As of 14 March 1880,her married name was Moore.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1838Alsey M. Williams was born in 1838 at Sumner, Tennessee.
She was the daughter of John Williams and Phoeba King.
Marriage16 April 1856Alsey M. Williams married William J. Caldwell on 16 April 1856 at Hempstead, Arkansas.
Marriage14 March 1880Alsey M. Williams married Ananias Moore on 14 March 1880 at Stoddard, Missouri.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Beach, Lafayette, ArkansasAlsey M. Williams was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas.1
June 1880Liberty, Stoddard, MissouriShe was listed as wife in Ananias Moore's household on the 1880 Census at Liberty, Stoddard, Missouri.2
DateLocationDescription
circa 1871Dunklin, MissouriAlsey M. Williams migrated circa 1871 at Dunklin, Missouri, from son Jesse's obituary: at the age of 7 moved with parents (mother.)

Children of Alsey M. Williams and William J. Caldwell

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 124A.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: 738; Page: 654b; Enumeration District: 165.

Ananias Moore

M, b. circa 1849
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameAnanias Moore also went by the name of Nie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1849Ananias Moore was born circa 1849 at Illinois.
Marriage14 March 1880He married Alsey M. Williams, daughter of John Williams and Phoeba King, on 14 March 1880 at Stoddard, Missouri.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Liberty, Stoddard, MissouriAnanias Moore was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Liberty, Stoddard, Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: 738; Page: 654b; Enumeration District: 165.

Robert C. Caldwell

M, b. circa 1859
Father*William J. Caldwell b. 1833, d. 30 Apr 1864
Mother*Alsey M. Williams b. 1838
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1859Robert C. Caldwell was born circa 1859 at Arkansas.
He was the son of William J. Caldwell and Alsey M. Williams.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Beach, Lafayette, ArkansasRobert C. Caldwell was listed in Alsey M. Williams's household on the 1870 Census at Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 124A.

Polly A. Caldwell

F, b. 1860
Father*William J. Caldwell b. 1833, d. 30 Apr 1864
Mother*Alsey M. Williams b. 1838
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1860Polly A. Caldwell was born in 1860 at Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas.
She was the daughter of William J. Caldwell and Alsey M. Williams.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Beach, Lafayette, ArkansasPolly A. Caldwell was listed in Alsey M. Williams's household on the 1870 Census at Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 124A.

Sarah B. Caldwell

F, b. circa 1862
Father*William J. Caldwell b. 1833, d. 30 Apr 1864
Mother*Alsey M. Williams b. 1838
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1862Sarah B. Caldwell was born circa 1862 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of William J. Caldwell and Alsey M. Williams.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Beach, Lafayette, ArkansasSarah B. Caldwell was listed in Alsey M. Williams's household on the 1870 Census at Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 124A.

Phoeba King

F, b. 1807, d. after 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPhoeba King was also known as Pheby.
Married Name24 August 1830As of 24 August 1830,her married name was Williams.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1807Phoeba King was born in 1807 at Sumner, Tennessee.
Marriage24 August 1830She married John Williams on 24 August 1830 at Sumner, Tennessee.
Deathafter 1870Phoeba King died after 1870 at Arkansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Beach, Lafayette, ArkansasPhoeba King was listed in Alsey M. Williams's household on the 1870 Census at Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas.1

Child of Phoeba King and John Williams

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beach, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 124A.

John Williams

M, b. 1802
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1802John Williams was born in 1802 at Sumner, Tennessee.
Marriage24 August 1830He married Phoeba King on 24 August 1830 at Sumner, Tennessee.

Child of John Williams and Phoeba King

Elizabeth Shaver

F, b. 23 February 1890, d. 15 July 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1907As of 1907,her married name was Finch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 February 1890Elizabeth Shaver was born on 23 February 1890.
Marriage1907She married Fisher Roach Finch in 1907 at Craighead, Arkansas.
Death15 July 1919Elizabeth Shaver died on 15 July 1919 at age 29 Mrs F R Finch (Elizabeth Shaver) obituary.
Monette Weekly Sun (Monette, Arkansas) 16 Jul 1919 - Mrs F R Finch (Elizabeth Shaver) obituary

Christine Sell

F, b. 15 November 1903, d. February 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1919As of 1919,her married name was Hogland.
Married Name25 August 1927As of 25 August 1927,her married name was Finch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 November 1903Christine Sell was born on 15 November 1903.
Marriage1919She married (?) Hogland in 1919.
Marriage25 August 1927Christine Sell married Fisher Roach Finch on 25 August 1927.
DeathFebruary 1970Christine Sell died in February 1970 at age 66.

(?) Hogland

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1919(?) Hogland married Christine Sell in 1919.

Loy Reddick Coleman

M, b. 1892, d. 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1892Loy Reddick Coleman was born in 1892.
Marriagebefore 1913He married Elsie M. Caldwell, daughter of Jesse William Caldwell and Mary Caroline Nutt, before 1913.
Divorcebefore November 1919Loy Reddick Coleman and Elsie M. Caldwell were divorced before November 1919.
Death1973Loy Reddick Coleman died in 1973.

Child of Loy Reddick Coleman and Elsie M. Caldwell

Ivery Reddick Coleman

M, b. 21 November 1913, d. 26 December 2000
Father*Loy Reddick Coleman b. 1892, d. 1973
Mother*Elsie M. Caldwell b. 11 Feb 1892, d. 23 Apr 1926
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 November 1913Ivery Reddick Coleman was born on 21 November 1913.
He was the son of Loy Reddick Coleman and Elsie M. Caldwell.
Death26 December 2000Ivery Reddick Coleman died on 26 December 2000 at age 87.

Lucy J. Clements

F, b. 27 May 1870, d. July 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 January 1886As of 28 January 1886,her married name was Nutt.
Married Namebetween 1930 and 1940As of between 1930 and 1940,her married name was Caldwell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 May 1870Lucy J. Clements was born on 27 May 1870 at Greene, Arkansas.
Marriage28 January 1886She married George W. Nutt on 28 January 1886 at Craighead, Arkansas.
Marriagebetween 1930 and 1940Lucy J. Clements married Jesse William Caldwell, son of William J. Caldwell and Alsey M. Williams, between 1930 and 1940.
DeathJuly 1942Lucy J. Clements died in July 1942 at age 72 Lucy Jane (Clements) Caldwell obituary.
The Sun (Jonesboro, Arkansas) 22 Jul 1942 - Lucy Jane (Clements) Caldwell obituary

George W. Nutt

M, b. 14 November 1859, d. 18 September 1928
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 November 1859George W. Nutt was born on 14 November 1859.
Marriage28 January 1886He married Lucy J. Clements on 28 January 1886 at Craighead, Arkansas.
Death18 September 1928George W. Nutt died on 18 September 1928 at age 68.

Elmer Kapelke

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 October 1927Elmer Kapelke married Gladys Hazel Leatherberry on 22 October 1927.

Children of Elmer Kapelke and Gladys Hazel Leatherberry

Gladys Hazel Leatherberry

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 October 1927As of 22 October 1927,her married name was Kapelke.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 October 1927Gladys Hazel Leatherberry married Elmer Kapelke on 22 October 1927.

Children of Gladys Hazel Leatherberry and Elmer Kapelke

Vicki Downey

F
Father*Keith Downey d. b 2014
Mother*Dorothy Gross d. b 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jack.
Life EventDateDescription
Vicki Downey was the daughter of Keith Downey and Dorothy Gross.

Becky Downey

F
Father*Keith Downey d. b 2014
Mother*Dorothy Gross d. b 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wilson.
Life EventDateDescription
Becky Downey was the daughter of Keith Downey and Dorothy Gross.

Dorothy Mae Witt

F, b. 22 March 1928, d. 14 April 2026
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 June 1948As of 3 June 1948,her married name was Luschen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 March 1928Dorothy Mae Witt was born on 22 March 1928.
Marriage3 June 1948She married John Luschen Jr., son of John H. Luschen and Martha Magdalena Twillman, on 3 June 1948.
Death14 April 2026Dorothy Mae Witt died on 14 April 2026 at age 98 Dorothy Luschen, 98, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Stonebridge Suites of Le Mars.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Reverend Steven Broers will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time and following the services during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to St. Croix Hospice and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars.

Dorothy Mae Witt, the daughter of Alfred and Maidie (Schmidt) Witt, was born on March 22, 1928, in Akron, Iowa. Early on, she lived on a farm near Le Mars, Iowa, where she attended country school. After her father’s sudden passing, she moved with her family to Le Mars. She continued her education and graduated from Le Mars Central High School. Following high school, she attended Westmar College in Le Mars. After college, she taught country school.

She was united in marriage to John Luschen Jr on June 3, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Dorothy was a homemaker for her family until her children were old enough to go to school. She then returned to teaching as the school librarian at Kluckhohn Elementary School in Le Mars. She worked their until her retirement. Her husband passed away on November 30, 2002. Dorothy continued to make her home in Le Mars. For the past year, she has been a resident of Stonebridge Suites of Le Mars.

Dorothy was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars where she was active the ladies aide for many years and enjoyed quilting. She also enjoyed camping and playing cards. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved watching them participate in their activities.

Survivors include her daughter, Renae (Curt) Buss of Le Mars, IA; her son, Keith Luschen of Sioux Falls, SD; 8 grandchildren: Megan (Drew) Vaske, Aaron Luschen, Maddie Luschen, Clayton Luschen, Brennan (Selia) Buss, Koster (Chaise) Buss, Silas Buss (Erika Hoffman), and Dacia (Chris) Fuentes; 5 great grandchildren; a brother in law, LeRoy Anderson of Sioux City, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Maidie Witt; her father and mother in law, John Sr and Martha Luschen; her husband, John Luschen Jr; two grandchildren: Darbi Buss and Alex Luschen; her sister, Marlys (Albert) Tiesler; and her in laws, Ray and Mildred Plueger, Edwin and Winifred TenNapel, and Cleone Anderson.

Nancy Joyce Berkstresser

F, b. 25 April 1943, d. 13 October 2023
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1962As of June 1962,her married name was Langlitz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1943Nancy Joyce Berkstresser was born on 25 April 1943.
MarriageJune 1962She married William Oliver Langlitz in June 1962.
Death13 October 2023Nancy Joyce Berkstresser died on 13 October 2023 at age 80.

William Oliver Langlitz

M, b. 17 February 1938, d. 5 May 2024
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Oliver Langlitz was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1938William Oliver Langlitz was born on 17 February 1938.
MarriageJune 1962He married Nancy Joyce Berkstresser in June 1962.
Death5 May 2024William Oliver Langlitz died on 5 May 2024 at age 86.