| Father | Denton L. Plumlee (b. 8 December 1901, d. 30 December 1966) |
| Mother | Eva Leora Kerr (b. 10 October 1902, d. 24 February 1993) |
| Daughter | Pamela Plumlee |
| Son | Gene Kevin Plumlee |
| Birth | 26 December 1927 | Basil Paul Plumlee was born on 26 December 1927 in Yarrow, Adair County, Missouri.1 |
| Marriage | 7 October 1950 | He and Marilyn Ketcham were married on 7 October 19501 |
| Death | 9 January 1965 | He died on 9 January 1965 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri,1 |
| Burial | 11 January 1965 | He was buried on 11 January 1965 at La Plata Cemetery in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri.1 |
| Obituary | 14 January 1965 | 14 January 1965, La Plata, Macon County, Missouri, La Plata Home Press Obituary:. ---Funeral services for Highway Patrol Trooper Basil Paul Plumlee, 37, of 1504 S. Haliburton, Kirksville, were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 in the South Gifford Christian Church. Rev. Gregory Pool, pastor of the Methodist Church in Mexico, conducted the services. Burial was in the La Plata, Cemetery. ---Trooper Plumlee died at 10:45 Saturday night in the Grim-Smith Hospital where he had been a patient since 12:40 Friday afternoon. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while hunting with Trooper Joe Cassady Friday morning. ---Born near Yarrow December 26, 1927, he was the son of Denton and Leora (Kerr) Plumlee. On October 7, 1950 he married Marilyn Ketcham and to this marriage two children were born. ---Surviving are his parents of South Gifford; his wife; one daughter, Pamela and one son, Kevin, both of the home; and one brother, Billie Plumlee of Sioux City, Iowa. ---Mr. Plumlee was a graduate of the La Plata High School. During 1945-1946 he served in the United States Navy. He was employed at the Johnson Hardware Store here and traveled for Stephen's Hardware Company before entering the Highway Patrol on July 1, 1954. He took his training in Jefferson City and was sent to Troop C at Kirkwood, stationed at Wentsville. On July 1, 1962 he was transferred to Troop B and stationed at Kirksville. ---He was a member of the Methodist Church in Warrenton and was also a member of the Elmer Lodge No. 648, AF & AM. ---Bearers were members of the Highway Patrol, Joe Cassady, Joe Bacon, F.L. Skaggs, Jerry Cooper, Joe Faner and Jaems B. Kelems.1 |
| Last Edited | 16 September 2018 |
| Daughter | Pamela Plumlee |
| Son | Gene Kevin Plumlee |
| Marriage | 7 October 1950 | Basil Paul Plumlee and Marilyn Ketcham were married on 7 October 19501 |
| Death | 17 April 2004 | She died on 17 April 2004 in Wentzville, St. Charles County, Missouri, Burial Mount Tabor Cemetery, Atlanta, Macon County, MO as Martha Marilyn Ketcham Kelems, second husband James "Bill" Kelems who died in 2013.1 |
| Obituary | 28 April 2004 | 28 April 2004, Obituary:. M. Marilyn Kelems, 73, Wentzville, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Kelems was born Oct. 27, 1930, in Atlanta, Mo., the daughter of John Ketcham and his wife Dorma, nee Davidson. She was united in marriage to Bill Kelems. Mrs. Kelems was a nurse at Wentzville Middle School. She was a member of Lake Saint Louis First Baptist Church and the Missouri Nurses Society. Mrs. Kelems was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Basil Plumlee; one brother, Hugh Ketcham; and one grandchild. She is survived by her husband, Bill Kelems, Wentzville; two sons, Kevin Plumlee and wife Kathy, Marthasville, Mike Kelems and wife Esther, O' Fallon; three daughters, Pam Webb and husband Mark, Wentzville, Sara DeWitt and husband Rick, Kansas City, and Charlotte Baldwin and husband Neil, St. Peters; one sister, Jean Griffith, Overland Park, Kan.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, at First Baptist Church of Lake Saint Louis and at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Atlanta, Mo. Interment was in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Atlanta, Mo. Memorials to the Gideons International in care of Pitman Funeral Home, Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385 are preferred. The Kelems family was served by Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. |
| Last Edited | 16 September 2018 |
| Father | Basil Paul Plumlee (b. 26 December 1927, d. 9 January 1965) |
| Mother | Marilyn Ketcham (d. 17 April 2004) |
| Last Edited | 16 September 2018 |
| Father | Basil Paul Plumlee (b. 26 December 1927, d. 9 January 1965) |
| Mother | Marilyn Ketcham (d. 17 April 2004) |
| Last Edited | 16 September 2018 |
| Father | Samuel Hayes Kerr (b. 2 February 1877, d. 6 April 1944) |
| Mother | Florence Elizabeth Davidson (b. 28 January 1882, d. 11 April 1953) |
| Son | Samuel Kerr |
| Son | Denton Kerr |
| Daughter | Ione Kerr (b. 25 January 1939, d. 9 April 2005) |
| Birth | 25 January 1907 | Montel Adolph Kerr was born on 25 January 1907.1 |
| Residence | 1931 | As of 1931 Montel lived in Gifford, Adair County, Missouri, when the local paper wrote that he and Ray Turner went down on Grand River near Brunswick and brought back a truck load of potatoes, watermelons and onions. |
| Marriage | 1937 | He and Frances Jeanette Cooper were married in 1937 in Idaho Mont and Frances had three children, Ione, Sam and Denton. |
| Divorce | He and Frances Jeanette Cooper were divorced. | |
| Death | 23 January 1988 | He died on 23 January 1988 in Idaho1 |
| Burial | 25 January 1988 | He was buried on 25 January 1988 at Cook Cemetery in Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho. His Findagrave entry says "Son of Samuel and Florence Davidson Kerr. His siblings were Eva, John and Cecil."1,1 |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Son | Samuel Kerr |
| Son | Denton Kerr |
| Daughter | Ione Kerr (b. 25 January 1939, d. 9 April 2005) |
| Birth | 25 June 1920 | Frances Jeanette Cooper was born on 25 June 1920. |
| Marriage | 1937 | Montel Adolph Kerr and she were married in 1937 in Idaho Mont and Frances had three children, Ione, Sam and Denton. |
| Divorce | Montel Adolph Kerr and she were divorced. | |
| Marriage | Henry "Hank" Korman and she were married, date unknown | |
| Death | 21 June 2011 | She died on 21 June 2011 in Boise, Idaho, |
| Obituary | 23 June 2011 | 23 June 2011, Boise, Idaho, Idaho Statesman Obituary:. Frances Jeanette Cooper Korman "Frankie" died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Life Care Center of Treasure Valley in Boise. Funeral services will be Friday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, 1205 W. Bannock Street, Boise. Burial will follow at Morris Hill Cemetery. Frances Jeanette Cooper Korman was born June 25, 1920 to Edna and Arthur F. Cooper. She was the third of 12 children. Frankie and her siblings were raised on the homestead at Upper Fords Creek above Orofino, Idaho. She had many memories growing up on the farm. Her earliest memory was her father shooting a bear from the porch of the cabin. She related the story of rushing into a burning barn to rescue two sobbing children. She grew into a beautiful young lady and caught the eye of Mont Kerr. She was 17 when they married. Three children were born from that marriage, Ione, Sam and Denton. The family lived on the Clear Creek in Kooskia, ID. Frankie chopped wood, cooked over a wood stove, drew water from the creek, drove the children to school driving over thin boards that kept them from falling into a huge whirlpool below, and did all she could to take care of her family. The family pulled up stakes and moved to Boise in 1950. Frankie took her family on many trips between Boise and Orofino to visit. Frankie and Mont were later divorced. For many years Frankie worked downtown at the Skaggs Drug Store, later called Payless and Rite Aide. She worked in the cosmetics department providing friendly service to most everyone that lived in Boise at that time. She met and married Hank Korman. Kandy was born from that marriage. Frankie was a gracious hostess as they entertained family and friends at their home. They also enjoyed the horse races at Le Bois Park. After Hank passed away, she was a resident at Hillcrest Retirement and Ashley Manor. She was cheerful and enjoyed the company of the other residents. She was always a lady and stood out as a striking woman. She is survived by two sisters, Mabel Grogan, of Priest River, and Effie McAllister, of Orofino; two brothers, Ollie Cooper, of Orofino, and Lloyd Cooper, of McCall; two sons, Sam (Nita), of Boise and Denton (Wendy), of Panguitch, UT; a daughter, Kandy (Tom) Compton, of Boise; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Hank; daughter, Ione; seven brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. The family would like to thank Life Care Center of Treasure Valley for their kind loving care during her final days. |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Father | Montel Adolph Kerr (b. 25 January 1907, d. 23 January 1988) |
| Mother | Frances Jeanette Cooper (b. 25 June 1920, d. 21 June 2011) |
| Research Note | She is listed on her social security application as Frances Ione Kerr as of 7 Oct 1980. She is listed on her SS Application as Frances Ione Ruzicka as of 9 Aug 2000. She married Quentin Darrell Ruzicka 7 Dec 1956, Nez Perce, Idaho. Both of Orofino. He age 22, she age 17, single. Witnesses Mrs. Arthur Cooper and Carolyn Luffman. Darrell 13 Jun 1933 or 1934 - 5 Dec 2000. Divorce date not known. He applied at age 66 for Remarriage to Eva G. Ruzicka, both divorced, 13 Oct 2000. There is an Ancestry tree that shows a husband, William Jack Willis, 1932-1976, married 11 May 1972, Elko, Nevada. William Jack Willis died 7 Aug 1976 in Idaho. The Ancestry tree shows 4 living Willis children, 3 girls and a boy. His obit 9 Aug 1976 Idaho State Journal, Pocatello, Idaho, says he died age 44, one car accident near Burley. Former Pocatello resident, now of Boise. Married Ione Kerr May 11, 1972, Elko, Nev. Truck driver, 7th Day Adventist. Surviving: wife Ione of Boise, son Terry (Navy, Cal.) Aimer of Boise, Todd (dau.) and Kelley both of Bakersfield, Calif. Restlawn Memorial Gardens. So those cannot be Ione's children. She may have been married to a Robert B. McKay. Married as Ione F. Willis, married to McKay 1 Jul 1987 in Elko, Idaho, divorced 14 Dec 1982. That is not possible. Both are listed on Ancestry.com. | |
| Birth | 25 January 1939 | Ione Kerr was born on 25 January 1939 in Clearwater County, Idaho.1 |
| Marriage | 11 May 1972 | William Jack Willis and she were married on 11 May 1972 in Elko, Nevada, |
| Death | 9 April 2005 | She died on 9 April 2005 in Boise, Ada County, Idaho,1 |
| Burial | 11 April 2005 | She was buried on 11 April 2005 at Cook Cemetery in Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho. Gravestone inscription: "Beloved Mother". So she must have had a child or children by one or more of her marriages.1 |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Father | Montel Adolph Kerr (b. 25 January 1907, d. 23 January 1988) |
| Mother | Frances Jeanette Cooper (b. 25 June 1920, d. 21 June 2011) |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Father | Montel Adolph Kerr (b. 25 January 1907, d. 23 January 1988) |
| Mother | Frances Jeanette Cooper (b. 25 June 1920, d. 21 June 2011) |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Marriage | Henry "Hank" Korman and Frances Jeanette Cooper were married, date unknown |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Birth | 3 April 1932 | William Jack Willis was born on 3 April 1932 in Harrington, Kansas. |
| Marriage | 11 May 1972 | He and Ione Kerr were married on 11 May 1972 in Elko, Nevada, |
| Death | 7 August 1976 | He died on 7 August 1976 in Burley, Idaho, |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Father | James Pratt (d. December 1847) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Brownfield (b. 20 July 1820, d. 1 May 1847) |
| Son | David Fred Pratt (b. 1873, d. 14 December 1919) |
| Birth | 22 December 1838 | Oliver Alva Pratt was born on 22 December 1838 in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.1 |
| Marriage | 29 March 1866 | He and Mary Martha "Mattie" Huber were married on 29 March 1866 in Winchester, Van Buren County, Iowa, Mary and Oliver had at least seven children.1 |
| Anniversary | 30 March 1916 | On 30 March 1916: Golden Wedding Celebrated Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Pratt celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Wednesday at their home on East Eighteenth avenue. A family reunion was enjoyed with their children and grandchildren present with the exception of one son, Joseph Pratt of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. An elaborate dinner was served at one o'clock at a long table decked with pink and red, and white carnations with covers laid for fourteen guests. After dinner the afternoon was spent informally and a group picture taken for a remembrance of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt were the recipients of several useful presents among which was a fine kitchen cabinet, a gift from their children. Another interesting eature of this anniversary was the celebration of the birthday of Mrs. Sadie Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pratt who was born on their tenth wedding anniversary. Altogether the day was a delightful one. O. A. Pratt and Miss Mattie Huber were united in marriage in Winchester, Van Buren County, Iowa, on March 29, 1866. Mr. Pratt is a native of Decatur county, Indiana and Mrs. Pratt was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Pratt is a member of the G. A. R. Post, being a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry, where he served four years and three months. Among the noted battles he encountered was the Battle of Pea Ridge. Mrs. Pratt is an active member of the Ladies of G. A. R. Circle. Eleven years after their marriage, they moved to Kansas and first settled on a farm in Cowley County north of Winfield. Ten years later they moved to Beaver township, where they resided for twenty-eight years. A year ago last January, Mr. Pratt retired from active farm work and located in this city. They are a very estimable couple and take an active interest in all affairs of life. They are valuable citizens, living useful and serviceable lives and have a multitude of friends throughout this community who extend congratulations to them on reaching the golden era of their marriage. Those present to enjoy the occasion were: W. J. Pratt of Salina, D. S. Pratt of Wilson, F. O. Pratt of Blackwell, Mrs. Sadie Jenkins and children Ruth, Arthur and George of Breckenridge, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copple and children Mary, Ruth and Lee of Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hagan and children Raymond and Dorothy May of Beaver. |
| Death | 18 February 1919 | He died on 18 February 1919 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas,1 |
| Obituary | 18 February 1919 | 18 February 1919, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, Winfield Daily Courier Obituary:. Oliver A. Pratt passed away at 6:30 Tuesday morning at his home on East 18th after a three months' illness of a complication of diseases. O.A. Pratt was born December 22, 1838 at Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana. He married Mattie M. Huber March 29, 1866. There were ten children: W. P. Pratt, Salina; F. O. Pratt, Blackwell, Ok.; D. F. Pratt, Winfield; Joe Pratt, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Wm. Jenkins, Breckinridge, Ok.; Mrs. R. L. Copple, Winfield; Mrs. Frank Hogan, Winfield. Three died in infancy. He has two brothers living, Porter Pratt of Utica, Ia and R. B. Pratt of Porter, Ok.; one brother preceded him in death. He came to Kansas in 1877 and located near Akron and later moved to the Tannehill district. Five years ago they moved to Winfield. He served in Company H, 3rd Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. He answered the first call for volunteers for six months' service; re-enlisted and served during the remainder of the war. He was slightly wounded twice. He was a member of the G.A. R. Siverd Post. In Personals: Mr. and Mrs. Will Pratt of Salina were called by the death of Mr. Pratt's father, O. A. Pratt. S. J. Pratt and son, Ed, of Great Bend, Kansas, came Wednesday morning for a few days ' visit at the home of Mrs. Lena Wolford, and to attend the funeral of Mr. Pratt's uncle, O. A. Pratt, who was buried Wednesday afternoon. |
| Burial | 20 February 1919 | He was buried on 20 February 1919 at Union Cemetery in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas. Notes on his Findagrave page: Son of James Pratt and Mary Ann (Brownfield) Pratt Mary Ann died when he was very young. His father, James Pratt, brought him and his brothers from Indiana (the youngest was only 9 months old) to Iowa to be raised by their grandmother. He was raised by his grandmother, Sarah (Price) Brownfield Note: bio info provided by Justina Vickerman (#47872666) Civil War: Corpl Company H. 3rd Regiment Iowa Cavalry Civil War Veteran Co H 3rd Iowa Cavalry From military records: Pratt, Oliver A. Age 21. Residence Utica,Ia Nativity Indiana. Enlisted Aug. 28, 1861. Mustered Sept. 10, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Feb. 1, 1864. Promoted Corporal Jan. 1, 1865; Mustered out Aug. 9, 1865, Atlanta, Ga. Note: Military info provided by K L Bonnett (#46868590)1 |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Father | Robert Brownfield (b. 1794, d. 10 September 1857) |
| Mother | Sarah Elizabeth Price (b. 14 October 1796, d. 10 June 1895) |
| Son | Oliver Alva Pratt+ (b. 22 December 1838, d. 18 February 1919) |
| Son | James Pratt (b. 19 November 1840, d. 1847) |
| Son | Porter Pratt (b. 9 January 1846, d. 13 January 1929) |
| Birth | 20 July 1820 | Mary Ann Brownfield was born on 20 July 1820 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.1 |
| Marriage | 11 January 1838 | James Pratt and she were married on 11 January 1838 in Union County, Indiana, Also list in the Indiana State Library Genealogy Database Marriages through 18502 |
| Death | 1 May 1847 | She died on 1 May 1847 in Van Buren County, Iowa,1 |
| Burial | 3 May 1847 | She was buried on 3 May 1847 at Dibble Cemetery in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa.1 |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Son | Oliver Alva Pratt+ (b. 22 December 1838, d. 18 February 1919) |
| Son | James Pratt (b. 19 November 1840, d. 1847) |
| Son | Porter Pratt (b. 9 January 1846, d. 13 January 1929) |
| History Note | 1805 | In 1805 in Pittston, Luzerne County, the following event took place: Pittston is on the east side of the Susquehanna River, north of Wilkes Barre. (Salem Township is on the west side of the river, well below Wilkes-Barre and below Shickshinny, and Hazle Township is basically Hazelton, on the east side of the river, more or less opposite Salem Township.) Salem Twp is named after Salem, CT, and is referred to in 1773 in Windham, CT, where a committee sent men to lay out a township. History of Luzerne County, p. 620, re: Pittston: "Beginning with 1805 the landlords of old times were Peter Decker, Eleazer Cary, Asaph Pratt and William Hart." Asaph Pratt is in Lehman, Luzerne County, in the 1830 census, a male 30-39, a female 20-29, and a little girl under 5. Lehman is west of Wilkes Barre, very rural. Looks like the same man, Asaph W. and Eliza, in 1855 NY state census, in Chenango, Broome County, NY. Julia B. is 21, b. in Penna. Four more children, all born in Pa. Asaph is born in Columbia County, NY (on the Hudson, north of Poughkeepsie) and Eliza in CT. He is a farmer, and son Edmond, 18, is a clerk. Other children W.A., Francis and Mary F. Asaph is buried in Jim Thorpe. Findagrave record: 3 Oct 1798 (no location) - 18 Oct 1868 (no location) Mauch Chunk Cemetery, Jim Thorpe. Wife Eliza Worthington (1804 - 1874) Daughter Mary Foster (Pratt) Erwin, bu. Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem 1846-1887, m. Bertine S. Erwin. So Asaph's family does not appear to be connected to the Pratt's I am researching. |
| Census | 1810 | James Pratt appeared in the census 1810 in Salem, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. James is listed as: James Pratt -- could this possibly be the father of the James Pratt who married Mary Ann Brownfield? There are young males here who could possibly be that boy. 4 males under 10 1 male 16-25 1 male 45 and over 1 female 10-15 1 female 16-25 1 female 26-44 |
| Marriage | 11 January 1838 | He and Mary Ann Brownfield were married on 11 January 1838 in Union County, Indiana, Also list in the Indiana State Library Genealogy Database Marriages through 18501 |
| Death | December 1847 | He died in December 1847 in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa, |
| Research Note | 5 September 2005 | 5 September 2005 Van Buren County, Iowa, Posting on Iagenweb.org Query Board. Janice Redden posted on 9/5/2005: My name is Janice Redden. I was born and raised in Van Buren Co.. When I was growing up, I always wondered about my great, great, grandfather, but no one in my family had records or seemed to know where he came from. He appeared on the scene in Union Co. Indiana where he married my great, great, grandmother. She died in 1847 in Indiana and he brought himself and the 4 boys to Van Buren Co. where her parent were living. He and the boys were sick when they arrived. He and one of the boys died in December of 1847 leaving no trail as to where he came from. We have been working on this for years. We know her family was Baptist and might have also attended the Methodist church. There were two churches in Utica, Iowa in the early days. One a Baptist and the other a Methodist. Does anyone have any idea who might have these old records to these churches from Utica, Iowa. We don't know but are hoping there might be some records there listing his name, were he came from and who his father and mother were. I would appreicate any help you can give. Thanks in advance. Janice Redden Linda Box replied: James Pratt is also my great great grandfather. Like you we have been looking for his parents for a long time, with no luck. I have a picture of Mary Ann's mother (Sarah Price). She raised the boys after James and James Jr. died. I have some information on the boys and on Mary Ann, but nothing past James. Would gladly exchange info with you. Linda Box ldbox2004@yahoo.com Janice answered: Received your query. Would be glad to exchange what information I have. We also have a picture of Mary Ann's mother (Sarah Price), but we don't have any information on Mary Ann herself. Only that she died in Indiana. We do not know where. I spent one week in Indianapolis at the Indiana State Library doing research. There is not much information coming out of that part of Indiana. They don't even have tax records. I did find where the Brownfield's sold their property to a Deam and McKey families in 1846 when they moved to Iowa. There is a possibility that this is where James and Mary Ann were residing in Indiana but can't seem as yet to come up with any other information on them. Which family line do you come from? We do have some information on the boys and their families, but nothing that leads up to who James's parents were. I have some thoughts after doing my research, but haven't come up with the proof to back my thoughts. If you have an e-mail address, it would be easier to communicate with you this way. Which one of the boys is your family from? My great grandfather was Richard Porter Pratt that married Adeline Johnston. Janice Redden jlouiseknit@springnet1.com Janice posted again 3/27/2006: Hi Linda, Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you from October 2005. It seems genealogy came to halt when I had more pressing things in my life that were taking place. Trying to get back to it. Takes a lot of time. If you have an e-mail address, please send it to me instead of me having to go through the query. I have tried the address in blue when you e-mail me starting out as ld and 1d but both have come back to me. If this is suppose to be the e-mail, what am I doing wrong. Anyway, Manly being your grandfather, and John being my grandfather, we might have some of the same information. Several years ago, Celia Pratt Daniel put together a family book. These books were distributed at the annual Pratt family reunion held in Bonapart Iowa in July. Each family paid her the cost of having it produced. Was there anyone from your family line who got one of these books? I looked in the book under Manly and found your name. If there is anyone in your family line who has a copy of this book, you could make copies of it and it would answer many questions along with the names of Robert's children. I will send you the information on Robert's children anyway in case. It would be much easier if I could send it to you directly through e-mail instead of through the query. There has always been a question what the "B" in Robert "B" stood for. Was the "B" in his name for Benton? Do you have information as to whether it is Benton for sure? We have quite a bit of information on the Brownfields and Johnstons from that book I was telling you about, but we do not have much information on Stephen Bilby Johnston's family. Adaline's father. We do not know his parents names or bothers or sisters. We do know he was born January 28, 1814 in Washington Co. Pa., but we can not go back any further than that. We can go forward and have the information from the time he was married to Adaline Johnston. We do not have a picture of Mary Ann's sister, Ruth. Would like to have this. Do you have a picture of Mary Ann? Like I said, we do have a picture of Mary Ann's mother. Also, would like the pictures of Richard Porter's children and grandchildren and the headstones. My parents are buried in Dibble cemetery and I have been there and seen the headstones, but never had a camera with me so they would be nice to have. What information on Oliver Alva do you have? We have his children's names and one son, Samuel Pratt we have some information on. It has been interesting to me as to why Mary Ann's parents put her name on their headstone in her maiden name. I know they have all the children listed, but it seems a bit unusual for it to be in her maiden name. Better close, please let me know how you want me to send the information on Robert's children. Janice Redden jlouiseknit@springnet1.com Obituary of Janice Pratt Redden: DECATUR -- Janice Louise Redden, 78, of Decatur, passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2017. Janice was born in Stockport, IA on November 1, 1939. The oldest daughter of Harold F."Babe" Pratt and Alvena (Pence) Pratt of Keosauqua, IA. Janice was a 1957 graduate of Bonaparte Iowa High School. She attended the 50th reunion of that class in the summer of 2017. Jamie attended Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois and graduated summa cum laude from Iowa Wesleyan College of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Janice married Richard LeRoy Redden of Decatur, Illinois on December 20, 1975 in Harcourt, Iowa. They have made their home in Decatur, Illinois all through their married life. Janice was always very active in the church. She was active in the choir and directed the bell choir at the Moundford Free Methodist Church in Decatur, Illinois. Janice is survived by her sister Anna Bell and husband Norman (Buzz) Albin of West Branch, Iowa and sister Sharon Seydel and husband Tom of Iowa City, Iowa and their sons Andrew of West Branch, Iowa and son Christopher of Tipton, Iowa. Janice taught music in the Belle Plaine and Gowrie Iowa School System. In Illinois she taught music in the Decatur Public School. She retired as a postal clerk in the United States Postal service. She will be missed. Obituary written by Richard LeRoy Redden, husband. Graveside service will be held in Broadus Cemetery in Broadus Township, Douglas County Illinois at 10 AM. Funeral will be 12 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Moundford Free Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul Alf, officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday before the service at the church. The family of Janice Redden is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com |
| DNA Clues | 2018 | Jim and Mase have a match Jerry Hagen on Ancestry (jerryhagen67) and he is descended from this James Pratt. There are several coincidences that merit further attention to this family. James married Mary Ann Brownfield, who was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and they got married in 1838 in Union County, Indiana. That matches several of the John Pratt children, who were born in Fayette County and married around that same year in Union County, Indiana. There is not much information about James Pratt. But some trees say he was born in Salem, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, about 1810. I don't know the source of that, but both John Pratt, Sr., and James C. Pratt, appear in censuses in the early 1800's in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. There is a James Pratt in the 1810 Salem census, with 4 boys under 10, so the youngest one could possibly be this James. More research is necessary to see if this Pratt family has any connection with James and Avarilla (Bonar) Pratt. Another possibility for the DNA match with Jerry Hagen could be Royce. But I will gather information on this Pratt-Brownfield family, and see if we have any other matches related to it. It may be part of the same Pratt family, even if our DNA match is something else. |
| Last Edited | 18 September 2018 |
| Daughter | Mary Ann Brownfield+ (b. 20 July 1820, d. 1 May 1847) |
| Son | Ephraim Porter Brownfield (b. 20 August 1832) |
| Birth | 1794 | Robert Brownfield was born in 1794 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.1 |
| Marriage | 31 May 1818 | He and Sarah Elizabeth Price were married on 31 May 1818 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Sarah and Robert had ten, 6 or 7 of whom were born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and the others in Decatur County, Indiana.1 |
| Relocation | 1835 | In 1835, Robert Brownfield moved to Decatur County, Indiana. |
| Relocation | 1846 | In 1846, Robert Brownfield moved to Van Buren County, Iowa. |
| Death | 10 September 1857 | He died on 10 September 1857 in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa,1 |
| Burial | 12 September 1857 | He was buried on 12 September 1857 at Dibble Cemetery in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa. |
| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |
| Father | James Pratt (d. December 1847) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Brownfield (b. 20 July 1820, d. 1 May 1847) |
| Birth | 9 January 1846 | Porter Pratt was born on 9 January 1846 in Indiana. |
| Death | 13 January 1929 | He died on 13 January 1929 in Cedar, Van Buren County, Iowa, Porter's Iowa death certificate states that his wife's name is Adeline, he is a farmer, born in Indiana, father: James Pratt, birthplace USA, mother Mary Ann Brownfield, birthplace Penn. Informant was Perry Pratt, Stockport, Iowa. |
| Burial | 15 January 1929 | He was buried on 15 January 1929 at Dibble Cemetery in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa. |
| Obituary | 16 January 1929 | 16 January 1929, Obituary:. Porter Pratt, son of James and Mary Ann Pratt was born in Greensburg, Decatur county, Ind., on Jan. 9th, 1846 and passed away at his home in Utica on Jan. 13, 1929, age 83 years and 4 days. His mother died in Indiana; the home being broken up, the father brought the deceased, when he was nine months old, with his three brothers, Oliver, Robert and James, through in a covered wagon to the home of his grandmother Brownfield who took care of them until the father and James died. After the father's death she still cared for him until his marriage to Miss Adeline Johnston on Nov. 9th, 1873. to this union were born nine children, an infant son, and a daughter, Elsie preceding him in death. He leaves to mourn their loss his life companion, one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Sterling, and six sons; John Oscar, James, Manly, Ira, Worthy and Perry; twenty-seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all living in sight of the home. Also one brother, Robert, living in Oklahoma, and a host of relatives and friends. All of his life has been spent on the old homestead, except seven years on a farm nearby. He loved to sit by his fireside with his family and old friends and relate the trials and hardships, also the pleasures of his younger days. He was a hard working, industrious, honest man, which was well known by all who came into contact with his life. Funeral services were held from the M.E. Church in Utica on Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 1 p.m., Rev. Droz officiating. Burial in Dibble cemetery.1 |
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| Daughter | Mary Ann Brownfield+ (b. 20 July 1820, d. 1 May 1847) |
| Son | Ephraim Porter Brownfield (b. 20 August 1832) |
| Biography | This biography is posted on Sarah's Findagrave page. It does not give a source. I looked in History of Van Buren County, Iowa, and did not see her listed. Mrs. Sarah Brownfield, the subject of this sketch, was born in Bartlett County Virginia, on Oct. 14th, 1796 therefore lacking but a few months of being 99 years old, at the time of her death, which occurred on the 10th, at her daughter's Mrs. Rebecca Gould's. Grandmother Brownfield while very young moved with her father's family, whose name was Price, to Pennsylvania. They settled in Fayette County, where she grew into womanhood. In her twenty-second year on May 31st, 1818, she was married to Mr. Robert Brownfield of Fayette County, Penn., which was the place of his nativity, of this Union ten children were born, three boys and seven girls, of whom three are living, namely Dr. E.P. Brownfield of Farmington, Mrs. Ruth Israel, near Eldon; and Mrs. Rebecca Gould - Birmingham, IA. In 1835, the family moved to Indiana. They lived in that State until 1846 when they moved to Van Buren County, Iowa where she has sinced lived. Her husband died at Utica in this county Sept. 1857. She never remarried, living since the death of her husband with her children. All speak of her as a kind, devoted christian mother. Mrs. Brownfield was converted in early life and united with the Missionary Baptist Church, or as the are now known, the regular Baptist church. She was baptized in the Spring of 1831 by Elder Estep. The pastor of this Church was Elder Pattin. Thus for over sixty-four years she has served, with an euruest consecrated life, her divine master. Her husband was a member of the church several years before she united with the church. So their walk through life was united and it's are seen in the generations following, most of whom are serving their father's and mother's God. Mother Brownfield was a daughter of the Revolution. Her father served under Geo. Washington as Drum Major in his command. And her husband was a soldier in the War of 1812. Thus it will be seen she leaves a grand patriotic heritage to her children, grandchildren, and great grand children of there are several. | |
| Birth | 14 October 1796 | Sarah Elizabeth Price was born on 14 October 1796 in Bartlett County, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | 31 May 1818 | Robert Brownfield and she were married on 31 May 1818 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Sarah and Robert had ten, 6 or 7 of whom were born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and the others in Decatur County, Indiana.1 |
| Death | 10 June 1895 | She died on 10 June 1895 in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa,1 |
| Burial | 12 June 1895 | She was buried on 12 June 1895 at Dibble Cemetery in Utica, Van Buren County, Iowa.1 |
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| Son | David Fred Pratt (b. 1873, d. 14 December 1919) |
| Birth | 22 June 1847 | Mary Martha "Mattie" Huber was born on 22 June 1847 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.1 |
| Marriage | 29 March 1866 | Oliver Alva Pratt and she were married on 29 March 1866 in Winchester, Van Buren County, Iowa, Mary and Oliver had at least seven children.1 |
| Death | 9 October 1925 | She died on 9 October 1925 in Kansas1 |
| Burial | 11 October 1925 | She was buried on 11 October 1925 at Union Cemetery in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas.1 |
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| Father | Oliver Alva Pratt (b. 22 December 1838, d. 18 February 1919) |
| Mother | Mary Martha "Mattie" Huber (b. 22 June 1847, d. 9 October 1925) |
| Birth | 1873 | David Fred Pratt was born in 1873. |
| Death | 14 December 1919 | He died on 14 December 1919 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, |
| Obituary | 15 December 1919 | 15 December 1919, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, Winfield Daily Courier Obituary:. D. F. Pratt died at his home 824 East Eleventh Avenue, Sunday night at ten minutes past ten o'clock after an illness of a few days from apoplexy. Mr. Pratt was 46 years old and was practically raised in Beaver township. He was married to Effie Brunton in December, 1899. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Lester and Joe, and one daughter, Leona, his mother, Mrs. O. A. Pratt, of Winfield, three brothers, W. J. Pratt of Salina, J. E. Pratt of Pittsburgh, Pa., and E. F. Pratt of Blackwell and three sisters, Mrs. W. M. Jenkins of Breckinridge, Oklahoma, and Mrs. R. L. Copple and Mrs. Frank Hagan of Winfield. The funeral will be held from the Morris chapel Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will be in Union cemetery. |
| Burial | 16 December 1919 | He was buried on 16 December 1919 at Union Cemetery in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas. |
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| Last Edited | 17 September 2018 |