Maurice Eugene KENNON

Maurice Eugene KENNON

Male 1920 - 2007  (86 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Maurice Eugene KENNON was born on 2 Nov 1920 in Carthage, Miner, SD (son of Fred LaRue KENNON and Emma Jeanette MADISON); died on 29 May 2007 in Stanton, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 2 Jun 2007 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Buzzy Kennon
    • Occupation: Stanton, Montgomery, IA; farmer
    • Obituary: 30 May 2007

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Buried:
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    Maurice married Bertha Mildred ASKEY on 16 May 1939 in Rock Port, Atchison, MO. Bertha (daughter of Henry Franklin ASKEY and Alice Dean CARROLL) was born on 23 Mar 1921 in Grant, Montgomery, IA; died on 17 Oct 2006 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 21 Oct 2006 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Barbara Ann KENNON was born on 20 Oct 1947 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; died on 3 May 1998; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.
    5. Living
    6. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Fred LaRue KENNON was born on 1 Sep 1889 in Corning, Adams, IA (son of Frederick Albert KENNON and Clara Edith Daisy LARUE); died on 18 May 1977 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 21 May 1977 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer and Blacksmith
    • Census: 30 Jan 1920, Mathews Township, Kingsbury, SD
    • Census: 13 Apr 1930, Garfield Township, Montgomery, IA
    • Census: 26 Apr 1940, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Census:
    1920 census at Mathews Township, Kingsbury, SD shows: Fred L., 30, b. IA, parents b. IA/IA, occupation, farmer; Emma J., 28, b. IA, parents b. IA/IA; Randall F., 7, b. IA, parents b. IA/IA; Audrey, 1, b. SD, parents b. IA/IA.

    Census:
    1930 census at Garfield Township, Montgomery, IA shows Fred L. Kennon, 40, married at age 20, b. IA, parents b. US/IA, farmer; Emma J., 39, married at 19, b. IA, parents b. PA/IL; children: Randall, 17, b. IA; Audrey, 11. b. SD; Maurice, 9, b. SD; Patricia, 4, b. SD.

    Census:
    1940 census at Red Oak, Montgomery, IA shows Fred L. Kennon, 51, b. IA, retired blacksmith; Emma, 49, b. IA; Patricia, 14, b. IA.

    Buried:
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    Fred married Emma Jeanette MADISON on 24 Apr 1910 in Corning, Adams, IA. Emma (daughter of Robert Eugene (Gene) MADISON and Emily Jane SOPER) was born on 16 Jun 1891 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 8 Dec 1973 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Emma Jeanette MADISON was born on 16 Jun 1891 in Corning, Adams, IA (daughter of Robert Eugene (Gene) MADISON and Emily Jane SOPER); died on 8 Dec 1973 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
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    Children:
    1. Randall Frederick KENNON was born on 13 Jan 1913 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; died on 24 Jan 1993 in Pittsburg, Crawford, KS; was buried on 28 Jan 1993 in National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.
    2. Karmen Darlene KENNON was born on 18 Aug 1916 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; died on 28 Apr 1919 in Kingsbury Co., SD; was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Carthage, Miner, SD.
    3. Audrey Francis KENNON was born on 14 Apr 1918 in Carthage, Miner, SD; died on 1 Jan 1992 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 4 Jan 1992 in Salem Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.
    4. 1. Maurice Eugene KENNON was born on 2 Nov 1920 in Carthage, Miner, SD; died on 29 May 2007 in Stanton, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 2 Jun 2007 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.
    5. Patricia Faye KENNON was born on 10 Feb 1926 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; died on 19 Jan 2004 in Kearney, Buffalo, NE; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls, NE.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frederick Albert KENNON was born on 24 Jul 1857 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY (son of Albert Gallatin KENNON and Elizabeth GARRETT); died on 2 Feb 1910 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK; was buried on 6 Feb 1910 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 23 Aug 1857
    • Census: 1 Jun 1900, Quincy Township, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Obituary: 9 Feb 1910, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Obituary: 12 Feb 1910, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Census:
    1900 census at Quincy Township, Fred, b. Aug 1850, age 39, m. 13 yrs, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY; Clara, b. July 1866, age 38, m. 13 yrs, children born/living, 4/4, b. IL, parents b. NY/NY; children, all b. IA: Edith, Mar 1888, 12; Freddie, Sep 1889, 10; Frank, July 1895, 4; Ralph, Aug 1898, 2. The age and birthdate of Fred is obviously wrong and Clara seems to be off by a year.

    Buried:
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    Frederick married Clara Edith Daisy LARUE on 30 Apr 1887 in Corning, Adams, IA. Clara (daughter of Franklin B. LARUE and Amelia Wells CHAPIN) was born on 7 Jul 1865 in Bloomington, McLean, IL; died on 16 Sep 1949 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 19 Sep 1949 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Clara Edith Daisy LARUE was born on 7 Jul 1865 in Bloomington, McLean, IL (daughter of Franklin B. LARUE and Amelia Wells CHAPIN); died on 16 Sep 1949 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 19 Sep 1949 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Between 1879 and 1887, Adams Co., IA; School teacher
    • Census: 12 May 1910, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Census: 24 Jan 1920, Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Census: 15 Apr 1940, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Obituary: 22 Sep 1949, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Census:
    1910 census at Corning, Adams, IA shows Clara E. Kennon, 44, widow, 5 children born / 4 living, b. IL, parents b. NY/NY; children b. IA: Frank, 14; Ralph, 11.

    Census:
    1920 census at Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA shows: Myra Kenyon, age 54, widow, b. IL, parents b. NY/NY, occupation, housework only; Edith, 30, b. IA, parents b. NY/IL, occupation, public school teacher; Frank, 24, b. IA, parents b. NY/IL, college student; Ralph, 21, b. IA, parents b. NY/IL, college student.
    This census entry fits this family exactly except for the name and spelling of the head-of-household. Daisy LaRue Kennon had a sister named Myra who remained unmarried and lived in town but she died in 1918.
    Enumerated a few "spaces" away is Sarah Kenon, the widow of Albert Kennon.

    Census:
    1940 census at Corning, Adams, IA shows Clara Kennon, 74, widow, b. IL, same house as 1930.

    Buried:
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    Notes:

    Married:
    Married by A. J. Lovejoy.

    Children:
    1. Edith Amelia KENNON was born on 1 Mar 1888 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 15 Dec 1962 in Lenox, Taylor, IA; was buried on 17 Dec 1962 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    2. 2. Fred LaRue KENNON was born on 1 Sep 1889 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 18 May 1977 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 21 May 1977 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.
    3. Infant Girl KENNON was born on 25 Feb 1891 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 25 Feb 1891 in Corning, Adams, IA.
    4. Frank Garret KENNON was born on 5 Jul 1895 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 9 Jan 1973 in Owatonna, Steele, MN; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, MN.
    5. Ralph Eugene KENNON was born on 11 Aug 1898 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 29 May 1982 in Brainerd, Crow Wing, MN; was buried in Mission Township Cemetery, Mission Township, Crow Wing, MN.

  3. 6.  Robert Eugene (Gene) MADISON was born on 11 Jan 1846 in NY (son of William T. MADISON and Sophronia WINEGAR); died on 3 Jan 1932 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Robert married Emily Jane SOPER on 25 Nov 1869 in Knoxville, Knox, IL. Emily (daughter of Septimus SOPER and Alvina HEWITT) was born on 1 Apr 1851 in Ontario, CANADA; died on 26 Dec 1932 in Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Emily Jane SOPER was born on 1 Apr 1851 in Ontario, CANADA (daughter of Septimus SOPER and Alvina HEWITT); died on 26 Dec 1932 in Corning, Adams, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Emily Jane Madison

    Children:
    1. Lucia (Lulu) MADISON was born on 9 Jan 1871 in Knoxville, Knox, IL; died on 15 Jan 1916.
    2. Carrie MADISON was born on 21 Aug 1874 in Knoxville, Knox, IL; died on 6 Aug 1962.
    3. William Thorn MADISON was born on 1 Dec 1876 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 24 Sep 1952 in Jerusalem Cemetery, Creston, Union, IA.
    4. Francis (Frankie) MADISON was born on 24 Feb 1879 in Corning, Adams, IA; died in 1968; was buried in 1968 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    5. Florence MADISON was born on 28 Mar 1881 in Corning, Adams, IA; died in 1962 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    6. John MADISON was born on 11 Oct 1884 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 14 Nov 1964 in Hemet, Riverside, CA.
    7. Robert D. MADISON was born on 14 Jun 1886 in Corning, Adams, IA.
    8. 3. Emma Jeanette MADISON was born on 16 Jun 1891 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 8 Dec 1973 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.
    9. Jessie Chapman MADISON was born on 4 Sep 1894 in Corning, Adams, IA; died on 8 Oct 1966 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS; was buried in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Ft. Leavenworth, Leavenworth, KS.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Albert Gallatin KENNON was born on 20 Dec 1830 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY (son of David KENNON and Francis Hough FILLMORE); died on 10 Mar 1902 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 11 Jul 1860, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Land: 1869
    • Census: 2 Aug 1870, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Land: Abt 1875
    • Census: 6 Jul 1880, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA
    • Census: 1885, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA
    • Land: 1890
    • Census: 1 Jun 1900, Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Will: 21 Apr 1901
    • Obituary: 11 Mar 1902
    • Obituary: 12 Mar 1902, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Note:
    US Geological Survey map: Shows a 'Kennon Creek' just north of Plattsburgh, NY. The creek empties into Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain. An old directory from the area shows the land of A.G.Kennon situated on the creek and at another location northwest of the homestead it lists A.G. Kennon Tannery. During a visit to the area, armed with the late 1800's map, we found the creek and photographed a tiny little area of 'rapids' in the woods near where we figured the tannery had been.

    Moved to a farm in Nodaway Township, Adams Co., IA in 1869.

    Census:
    1860 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Albert Kennon, 30, farmer and tanner, b. NY; Betsey, 35, b. NY; Fredrick, 3, b. NY; Clara, 1, b. NY. Albert and Betsey are listed just before Alberts parents, David and Francis."

    Land:
    This 1869 Atlas of Clinton County shows the tannery of A. G. Kennon located on what is now known as "Kennon Creek."

    Census:
    1870 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Albert Kennon, 39, farmer, b. NY; Betsey, 45, b. NY; Fred K. (Frederick) 13, b. NY; Clara, 11, b. NY and David, 84, b. NY.

    Land:
    Albert Kennon was enumerated in New York in 1870 and Iowa in 1880. This 1875 map of Adams County shows him owing land in Nodaway Township about 12 miles southwest of Corning.

    Census:
    The 1880 census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert Kennon, 49, b. NY, parents b. MA/NY, occupation farmer; Betsey, 55, b. NY, parents b. NY/VT; Fred, 22, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, occupation farm worker. In addition Albert Stevenson is with the family at this time, he is the son of Albert's sister Sophia, he is listed as age 9, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY.

    The census taker for Nodaway township was Albert Kennon.

    Census:
    The 1885 Iowa State census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert G. Kennon, age 54, b. NY; Elixabeth (sic), age 60, b. NY

    Land:
    It appears as if Albert moved closer to town after his marriage to Clarinda as he is shown in Quincy Township on all subsequent census records. The property is on the northern edge of the town of Corning across the road from the cemetery.

    Census:
    The image of the census page is very light, illegible portions identified by "X" or note.
    The 1900 census at Quincy Township, Corning, Adams Co., shows: Albert Kennon, b. Dec 1830, age 69, married 11 years, b. NY, parents b. MA/NY, farmer; Clarinda, b. Sep 1856, age 43, 3 children born/3 living, b. IA, parents b. PA/PA; children b. IA: Ruth, b. XXX 1892, age 7; Elizabeth, b. illegible, age 5; Helen, b. Aug 1896, age 3.

    Will:
    WILL OF A. G. KENNON

    I, A.G. Kennon being of sound mind and memory, recognizing the uncertainty of life do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made.

    Item 1. I desire that my executrix hereafter named to pay all my debts and expenses of my funeral from my personal Estate as soon after my decease as same can be conveniently and consistently done.
    Item 2. To my wife Clarinda Kennon I will and devise absolutely, my home place in Corning, it being the N 5 acres of the North East Q of the North East Q of Section no. thirty four (34) Tp Seventy Two (72) Range thirty four (34) also the South Half of the South East Q of the South East Quarter of Section no. twenty seven (27) Tp 72 Rg 34 also the West 15 acres of the North East Q of the North East Q of section no. Thiry four (34) Tp no. seventy one (71) Range no. Thirty five (35) also all of my personal property, and notes, credits, stocks and accounts of whatever nature of kind, subject only to the payments of my debts as provided in Item 1 hereof.
    Item 3. In also will and devise unto my wife, Clarinda for her life only my farm in Nodaway Tp Adams Co Ia namely the WQ SE and SE NW Q Sec. 28 Tp 71 Rg 35, she to pay any incumbrance on said land.
    After the death of my wife Clarinda I will and devise said land last described unto my three children, namely Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen jointly, and in case of the death of either of these without issue then her of their share shall go the the survivor of her or them, but in case either of said daughters are leaving issue then the share of said deceased daughter shall pass on to her or their said issue, but in case of the death of all my said daughters above named before the decease of my wife, then I desire and will that said real Estate last mentioned shall pass one half to my wife, Clarinda absolutely and the other one half thereof I will and devise to my son Fred A. Kennon and my daugher Clara Worley, share and share alike.
    The devises and bequests made to my wife Clarinda in this item and in Item 2, is intended to be and is in lieu of dower, or other statutory rights.
    Item 4. To my daughter Clara Worley I will and devise the NW Q SW Q Section no. 27 Tp 71 Rg 35.
    Item 5. To my son Fred A. Kennon I will and devise the N half SE SE Sect 27 Tp 71 Rg 34.
    Item 6. In case of the decease of my wife Clarinda, before my death, then the property devised to her absolutely as above shall pass to my children in the same manner as provided in Item 3 hereof.
    Item 7. I hereby name and nominate my wife Clarinda Kennon to be my sole executrix of this my last will and testament and direct that no bonds shall be required of her.
    In case of her death, disability or des(illegible) to act I desire that W.C. McClelland shall act as executor, no bonds to be required of him in case of his taking said Executorship.

    Dated at Corning Ia December 5, 1900.


    Codicil

    I A. G. Kennon being still of sound mind and memory desiring to make a change in my will of date Dec. 5, 1900, hereto attached do make this a codicil to said will and direct that said will be changes as indicated in Item 1 of this codicil.

    Item 1. It is my will and desire and I do hereby direct that my wife Clarinda Kennon shall have the use, rents and profits of the NW SW Q Section 27 Tp 71 Rg 35. the land devised to my daugher Clara Worley by Item 4 of my will and shall also have the use rents and profits of the N half SE SE Sec 27 Tp 72 Rg 34, the land devised to my son Fred A. Kennon by Item 5 of my said will up to March 1, 1909.

    Dated at Corning Ia April 21, 1901.

    Obituary:
    Obituary of Albert G. Kennon

    For quite a number of months it has been the fortune of A.G. Kennon, whose home was just north of Corning to be a sufferer from nervous prostration and other diseases. He has required the constant attention of strong men, both day and night for many weeks. At the hour of 3 o'clock a.m. on Monday, March 10th, 1802 (sic), the angel called Death, came to his relief and his spirit passed to the Grand Master above. Mr. Kennon lived for many years in the township of Nodaway ere removing to his late home. From the rough ashler in the quarries, he became as a finished corner stone of the building.


    Obituary of Albert G. Kennon

    Called Home

    Death of an Aged and Highly Respected Citizen Last Monday

    For some weeks the death of A.G. Kennon has been daily expected. For several years he has been failing in health and about three months ago he was taken much worse and never regained his strength. He said in the fall: "I do not expect to live through the winter." His friends thought his pluck and energy would pull him through, but he contended it would not. The disease that caused his death was the result of la grippe, contracted several years ago, and for the past few months suffered a great deal of pain and he welcomed the peaceful end of a long and useful career which came last Monday morning at the advanced age of 71 years, 2 months and 21 days.
    The subject of this sketch was born in Plattsburg, N.Y., Dec. 20, 1830. In 1853 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Garrett who died May 14, 1887. They moved to Iowa in 1869 and located on a farm near Nodaway. To this union was born two children. F.A. Kennon of this city and Mrs. Clara Worley of Albany N.Y. On Nov. 5, 1888, Mr. Kennon married Miss Sarah C. McClelland and in 1890 they moved to Corning where he has since resided. To this union was born three children Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen.
    He has been a shrewd and successful farmer, a thorough-going wide-awake citizen, with strong convictions and unquestionable courage. For a number of years he was treasurer of the Adams County Mutual Insurance association. Politically he was a strong advocate of democratic principles.
    In his youth he became a member of the Presbyterian church. On coming to Iowa he became an attendant and supporter though not a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian congregation located near Nodaway. Mr. Kennon was a member in good standing of the Masonic order and the local lodge attended the funeral in a body and participated in the funeral exercises. The services were held at his late home in Corning at 10:30 this morning. Rev. M.V. Higbee preaching the sermon from the text chosen by Mr. Kennon himself, I Corinthians xv:22, "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."

    Buried:
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    Albert married Elizabeth GARRETT in 1853 in NY. Elizabeth (daughter of Rowland S. GARRETT and Chloe MASON) was born on 15 Dec 1824 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY; died on 14 May 1887 in Nodaway Township, Adams, IA; was buried on 16 May 1887 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth GARRETT was born on 15 Dec 1824 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY (daughter of Rowland S. GARRETT and Chloe MASON); died on 14 May 1887 in Nodaway Township, Adams, IA; was buried on 16 May 1887 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Death certificate lists burial in Nodaway Twp., IA. The WPA Graves Registration lists burial there as well as Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning, IA. After the death of Albert she was memorialized on his stone as a cenotaph.


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    Children:
    1. 4. Frederick Albert KENNON was born on 24 Jul 1857 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; died on 2 Feb 1910 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK; was buried on 6 Feb 1910 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    2. Clara KENNON was born in Jul 1859 in NY; died on 31 Mar 1931 in New York, New York, NY; was buried in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, MA.

  3. 10.  Franklin B. LARUE was born on 25 Dec 1818 in Bath, Steuben, NY (son of Albertus LARROWE and Janette AULLS); died on 30 Sep 1912 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 2 Oct 1912 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Education: Amherst College; Obituary does not give location of college.
    • Education: Van Rensselaer Institute, Troy, NY; Obituary states he studied civil engineering at Van Rensselaer Institute. A letter from the institute (1981) states that they have no record of his attendance.
    • Occupation: Surveyor Or Civil Engineer
    • Note: Between 1847 and 1859, Stockbridge Township, Ingham, MI
    • Residence: Aft 1848, Lansing, Ingham, MI
    • Census: 27 Jul 1850, Stockbridge Township, Ingham, MI
    • Census: 16 Jun 1860, Lansing, Ingham, MI
    • Census: 23 Jul 1870, Padua, McLean, IL
    • Census: 22 Jun 1880, Mercer Township, Adams, IA
    • Census: 1885, Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1900, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Note: 10 Feb 1909, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Note: 29 Dec 1909, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Census: 18 May 1910, Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Obituary: 2 Oct 1912, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Obituary: 12 Oct 1912, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Note:
    Franklin LaRue held various offices in Stockbridge Township. In 1847 he was Justice of the Peace, 1848, 1851 and 1852 he was Township Supervisor and in 1859 he was listed as a trustee of the township School District.

    Census:
    1850 census at Stockbridge Township, Ingham, MI shows:|Franklin LaRue (indexed as Lakus), 31, b. NY, farmer; Amelia, 25, b. NY; "Maria", age 1/12, b. MI.

    Census:
    1860 census at Lansing, Ingham, MI shows: || F. LaRue, 41, b. NJ, Justice of the Peace; Amelia, 34, b. NJ; Myra, 10, b. MI; H.H., 8, b. MI; Eva, 4, b. MI; Amelia, 8/12, b. MI. Also in the household are Thomas Monahan, 21 a day laborer, born in Ireland and ?Lois? Marsh, age 16, a domestic, b. MI.

    Census:
    1870 census at Padua Township, McLean, IL shows: Frank LaRue, 52, farmer, b. NY; Amelia, 45, b. NY; Myra, 20, b. MI; Howitt H. 18, b. MI, laboring farm; Frank, 8, b. MI; Clara E., 5, b. IL.

    Census:
    1880 census at Mercer Township, Adams, IA shows: Franklin, age 61, b. NY, parents b. NY/NJ; Amelia, age 54, b. MA, parents b. MA/MA; Frank, age 18, b. MI, parents b. NY/MA; Clara, age 14, b. IL, parents b. NY/MA.

    Census:
    The 1885 Iowa State census shows: || Franklin Larue, age 66, b. NY; Amelia, 61, b. NY; Frank L., 22, b. MI; Daisey, 18, b. IL

    Census:
    1900 census at Corning, Adams, IA shows: Frank Larue, b. Dec 1815, age illegible, married 52 years, b. NY, parents b. NJ/illegible; Name illegible, b.illegible, married 52 years, 8 children born / 4 living, b. NY, parents b. MA/MA.

    Note:
    A news article regarding Franklin's 91st birthday.

    Census:
    1910 census at Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA shows: Franklin Larue, 91, widower, b. NY, parents b. FRANCE(French)/NJ; Myra, daughter, 60, single, b. MI, parents b. NY/NY.
    This is the first I've seen that Franklin lists his father as having been born in France - this is incorrect, but perhaps a clue as to nationality.
    Franklin and Myra are listed on the census lines immediately after Sarah Kennon, widow of Albert, and her three daughters.

    Obituary:
    Obituary entitled Death of Franklin LaRue states:

    On Monday September 30, about 12:30 p.m. there passed to his reward one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Adams county, Franklin LaRue, the cause of his death being largely old age. For a few days he had been suffering from a cold but his condition was not considered critical by his family. He was conscious to the last. The machinery of the body had done its full work and he peacefully passed away.
    The subject of this sketch was born near Bath, Steuben County, N.Y., December 28, 1818, and at the time of his death was aged 93 years, 9 months, and 2 days. The funeral was held from the home in the northwest part of the city on October 2 at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. Norman McLeod of the Presbyterian church. Internment in Walnut Grove cemetery along side of his faithful wife who was buried there January 6, 1901.
    In his young years he attended Amherst college and studied civil engineering at Van Rensaeller institute, Troy, N.Y.. He was the youngest of a family of twelve children. When a young man he came west and located in Michigan and was engaged in surveying. Here he was married to Miss Amelia Chapin at Mason, Mich., Sept. 25, 1848. To this union were born eight children, six daughters and two sons, four of the daughters died at Lansing, Mich., for many years the family home, in their infancy. The two sons, H. H. and F. L. died and are buried in Corning. The living are Mrs. F. A. Kennon of Corning and Miss Myra LaRue who has made her home with her father.
    The family came to Adams county in 1874 and settled in Mercer township. Soon after coming here Mr. LaRue was elected county surveyor and held the office for a number of years. He was an exceptionally good surveyor and much of the work done in this county was by him. In politics Mr. LaRue was a democrat and was a candidate for the state senate in Michigan on the ticket by James Buchanan in 1856. His first vote for president was cast in 1840 and in the present campaign he took a deep interest and from the start was an ardent admirer of Wilson and frequently remarked that he hoped he would live to cast a big vote for the New Jersey governor.
    For thirty years he had lived in the home in which his death occurred in Corning, an honored and upright citizen whom it was a pleasure to meet and discuss the topics of the day and the events of many years ago. Until a few years ago he was a great reader and since he could not read on account of failing eyesight he had his daughter and others read to him and he was thoroughly posted on the topics of the day.

    Buried:
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    Franklin married Amelia Wells CHAPIN on 25 Sep 1848 in Mason, Ingham, MI. Amelia (daughter of Levi CHAPIN and Achsah SMITH) was born on 17 Jul 1825 in Bath, Steuben, NY; died on 4 Jan 1901 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 6 Jan 1901 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Amelia Wells CHAPIN was born on 17 Jul 1825 in Bath, Steuben, NY (daughter of Levi CHAPIN and Achsah SMITH); died on 4 Jan 1901 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 6 Jan 1901 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: School Teacher
    • Religion: Member of Presbyterian Church
    • Birth: 17 Jun 1825, Camillus, Onondaga, NY
    • Obituary: 10 Jan 1901, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA
    • Obituary: 15 Jan 1901, Corning, Adams, IA

    Notes:

    Note:
    The Aulls Geneology, by Leslie Aulls Bryan lists Amelia's parents as Uriel and Anna (Pratt) Chapin - this is incorrect. It also gives an incorrect date for her birth (1Aug1825).

    DNA:
    MKM

    Obituary:
    Obituary of Amelia Chapin LaRue

    The community was saddened Saturday by news of the death of Mrs. Franklyn LaRue, which occurered the night previous. She had been sick less than a week, having been confined to her bed only since the Sabbath before, and in the morning she had seemed to be in her usual health. Her death resulted from fever of the lungs with the complication of heart trouble. The funeral was held at the home Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. M.V. Higbee assisted by Revs. T.D. Ewing and J.A. Lovejoy. The remains were laid to rest in Walnut Grove cemetery. Amelia Chapin was born in New York and was seventy-five years of age. Hers had been a life of activity of mind and body and even down to the last days she was interested in all that pertained to the welfare of those about her. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom died in childhood. Those surviving her are H.H. and F.L. LaRue and Mrs. Fred Kennon of this city and Miss Myra LaRue of Omaha. Twenty-eight years of family life have been spent in and near Corning. Mrs. LaRue was a member of the Presbyterian church and had ever taken an earnest interest in its progress. She was a woman of serene and cordial temperment and in all the relations of life did more than her full duty. To her aged companian who has lost the helpmate of a life time and to the sons and daughters who have lost a loving mother the entire community tenders its sympathy.




    Obituary of Amelia Chapin LaRue

    The sudden and sad news passed around from person to person at an early hour on Saturday morning that Mrs. LaRue, of north Corning, had died during the night of Friday, January 4th 1901. Mother LaRue, as her friends loved to call her, was a kind neighbor, a loyal wife and a loving mother. Columns of type could not tell more in expressing her daily life. Her immediate family consisted of H.H. LaRue, the lumber merchant; Frank L. LaRue, president of the Corning Savings bank; Mrs. Fred Kennon, and Miss Myra LaRue as her children and her honored husband. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon with a large attendance. The GAZETTE tenders its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Her children have met with the greatest loss that can ever befall them. While it is true they have reached an age of manhood and womanhood, they will find, as others have, that no one can take the place in their hearts and homes of a mother who has gone to the other shore.

    Died:
    Death Certificate lists cause of death as heart failure.

    Buried:
    Find A Grave e-Memorial

    Children:
    1. Myra LARUE was born on 1 May 1850 in MI; died on 3 Jul 1918 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 5 Jul 1918 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    2. Henry Howitt LARUE was born on 11 Jul 1852 in Stockbridge, Ingham, MI; died on 27 Aug 1903 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 29 Aug 1903 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    3. Eva LARUE was born about 1856 in MI; died before 23 Jul 1870.
    4. Amelia LARUE was born about Nov 1859 in MI; died before 23 Jul 1870.
    5. Frank Lander LARUE was born on 27 Feb 1862 in Lansing, Ingham, MI; died on 4 Mar 1904 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    6. 5. Clara Edith Daisy LARUE was born on 7 Jul 1865 in Bloomington, McLean, IL; died on 16 Sep 1949 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 19 Sep 1949 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

  5. 12.  William T. MADISON was born on 13 Sep 1806 in NY (son of Male MATTISON and Margaret THORNE); died on 16 Dec 1885 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.

    Notes:

    Note:
    Changed his name from Mattison when he left Chetaqua Co., NY and moved to Knox Co., IL. There is an old deed on which he signed his name Mattison. Also spelled Mattison in Samuel Winegar's will. The first Mattisons were Danish seamen who settled near Providence, RI in 1640.

    William married Sophronia WINEGAR in 1834 in Washington Co., NY. Sophronia was born on 25 Jan 1810 in Fort Ann, Washington, NY; died on 26 Nov 1881 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Sophronia WINEGAR was born on 25 Jan 1810 in Fort Ann, Washington, NY; died on 26 Nov 1881 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    Children:
    1. Sara Jane MADISON was born in 1829 in Fort Ann, Washington, NY; died in 1901 in PA; was buried in Union Cemetery, Guy Mills, Crawford, PA.
    2. Aurelia MADISON was born on 29 Sep 1831 in NY; died on 11 Feb 1905 in IL; was buried in Ontario Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox, IL.
    3. Phoeba Thorne MADISON was born on 12 Jan 1834 in Fort Ann, Washington, NY; died on 6 Jun 1899 in IL; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox, IL.
    4. William Salinatus MADISON was born in 1839 in Chautauqua Co., NY; died on 9 Jan 1918.
    5. James Russell MADISON was born in 1842 in NY; died on 17 May 1920 in Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington, SD.
    6. S. Theodore MADISON was born in 1845 in NY; died on 13 Aug 1935 in Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis, WA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis, WA.
    7. 6. Robert Eugene (Gene) MADISON was born on 11 Jan 1846 in NY; died on 3 Jan 1932 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    8. Francis Mace MADISON was born on 5 May 1850 in NY; died on 18 May 1889 in Corning, Adams, IA.

  7. 14.  Septimus SOPER

    Septimus married Alvina HEWITT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Alvina HEWITT

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Alvina Soper

    Children:
    1. 7. Emily Jane SOPER was born on 1 Apr 1851 in Ontario, CANADA; died on 26 Dec 1932 in Corning, Adams, IA.