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Leona Leota WELDON

Leona Leota WELDON

Female 1869 - 1924  (55 years)

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  • Name Leona Leota WELDON  [1] 
    Birth 17 Feb 1869  Hart Co., KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Female 
    Census 23 Apr 1910  Indianapolis, Marion, IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • 1910 census at Indianapolis, IN shows Leona McGinnis, 41, divorced, 8 children born/8 living, b. KY, parents b. KY/KY, dressmaker, own shop; children: Mary G., 13 and Bernice H., 11.
    1910 Census    		 1910 Census
    Leona Welden McGinnis
    Note 1922  Deming, Luna, NM Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • After the arrival of William with his new bride, in 1919, the couple appears in the local paper on a regular basis.
      For example: Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott entertained guests....; Mrs. Scott entertained ladies and served waffles; Dr. and Mrs. Scott return from Washington, etc. etc.
      Beginning in 1922 the couple is never mentioned again, as a couple. In March of 1922 Leona runs advertisements for lodgers at her home on Silver Avenue.
      In July of 1922 Leona takes over management of the American Cafe at 106 Silver Avenue, waffles being a specialty. Ads for the restaurant list Mrs. L. L. Scott as the proprietor. This is a clue as to the state of her marriage to William as a woman is generally not called or referred to by her "Christian" name unless unmarried or a widow.
      In September of 1922 it is reported that the Cafe reopened under new management and Leona is never mentioned in the papers again.
    Note 14 Feb 1922  Deming, Luna, NM Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • Mrs. Scott Was Hostess At Valentine Party
      Mrs. W. A. Scott entertained a coterie of neighors and friends very appropriately in the nature of a Valentine party on Tuesday afternoon at her residence, 609 South Silver Ave. The home was artistically decorated with hearts and crepe paper in honor of St. Valentine. During the business hour two Larkin clubs were formed which other members will entertain during the coming year. Several kodak pictures were taken, after which a scrumptious luncheon consistin (sic) of pimento cheese sandwiches, pickles, assorted cake, snowball dessert and coffee was served.

      The list of attendees include her daughter Mary with her daughters Mary, Esther and Mildred and her son Forrest.
    <i>Deming Headlight</i>, February 17, 1922    		 Deming Headlight, February 17, 1922
    On Valentines Day, Leona hosted a party that was attended by her daughter and grandchildren.
    Residence Nov 1920  Deming, Luna, NM Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • Nov 19, 1920: Mrs. Wm. Scott arrived on Thursday accompanied by her son, Robert King, of Minnesota, who met his mother in Greeley, Colo., from where they came in a car.....
    <i>Deming Headlight</i>, November 19, 1920    		 Deming Headlight, November 19, 1920
    Mrs. Wm. Scott arrived on Thursday accompanied by her son, Robert King, of Minnesota, who met his mother in Greeley, Colo., from where they came in a car.....
    Death 7 Jul 1924  Marion Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Person ID I22028  MM
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

    Father John Crittendon WELDON,   b. 12 May 1843, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 May 1926, Hardyville, Hart, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Mary Wood SANDIDGE,   b. 16 Mar 1851, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Feb 1936, Glasgow, Barren, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Family ID F5210  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 James Robert KING,   b. 23 Jun 1857, Hart Co., KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1922, Cherokee, Alfalfa, OK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 66 years) 
    Marriage 18 Dec 1883  Hart Co., KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Minnie Myrtle KING,   b. 18 Jul 1886, Topeka, Shawnee, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 1973, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)
     2. Robert Lee KING,   b. 3 Jan 1887, Hart Co., KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Sep 1957, Covina, Los Angeles, CA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     3. Cora Gertrude KING,   b. 10 Jun 1888, Hart Co., KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Aug 1969, Wheaton, DuPage, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     4. Mamie Wood KING,   b. 7 Feb 1889, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Feb 1971 (Age 81 years)
     5. Edna Pearl KING,   b. 23 Apr 1892, Canmer, Hart, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 1981, San Diego, San Diego, CA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years)
     6. Josephine Ellen KING,   b. 14 Mar 1894, Glasgow, Barren, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Nov 1968, Indianapolis, Marion, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
     7. Bernice H. KING,   b. 14 Feb 1899, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Dec 1983, Glen Ellyn, Du Page, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
    Family ID F4810  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

    Family 2 William Harvey MCGINNIS,   b. 22 Sep 1873, IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 1920, Monroe, Pulaski, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 46 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jun 1906  Marion Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 8] 
    • The marriage certificate lists Leona as a widow when she married William.

      This is a second marriage for William, his first wife Lola Foy. His death certificate lists a wife named Anna.
    Divorce Bef 1910  [3] 
    Family ID F5208  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

    Family 3 Charles K. YEOMANS,   b. 1880, RUSSIA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 2 Nov 1911  Indianapolis, Marion, IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • The marriage certificate lists Leona as divorced when she married Charles.
    Family ID F5211  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

    Family 4 William A. SCOTT,   b. 1857, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Aug 1933, Deming, Luna, NM Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1919  [9] 
    • The Deming newspaper reports that Dr. W. A. Scott who left in September 1917, stepped off the train with a new wife.
      In September of 1917 the paper had reported he was going to Florida.
    scott_marriage.jpg    		 scott_marriage.jpg
    Family ID F5223  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 Feb 1869 - Hart Co., KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 18 Dec 1883 - Hart Co., KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 10 Jun 1906 - Marion Co., IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 23 Apr 1910 - Indianapolis, Marion, IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 2 Nov 1911 - Indianapolis, Marion, IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Nov 1920 - Deming, Luna, NM Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNote - 1922 - Deming, Luna, NM Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNote - 14 Feb 1922 - Deming, Luna, NM Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 7 Jul 1924 - Marion Co., IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, IN Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S681] Weldon Family File, 681.

    2. [S141] Indiana Marriage Records 1800-1941, 141.

    3. [S1910] 1910 United States Federal Census, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D. C., 1910), 1910.

    4. [S1155] Newpaper Articles and Obituaries, The Deming Headlight (Deming, NM) Various dates 1919-1922., 1155.

    5. [S1155] Newpaper Articles and Obituaries, The Deming Headlight (Deming, NM) Feb 17, 1922, page 6., 1155.

    6. [S600] Newspaper Item, Deming Headlight (Deming, NM) November 19, 1920, 600.

    7. [S500] Find A Grave, 500.

    8. [S1067] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, (Indiana State Board of Health, Indianapolis, IN, 1899-2011), 1067.

    9. [S1155] Newpaper Articles and Obituaries, The Deming Headlight (Deming, NM) August 15, 1919, 1155.