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     Ralph Clinton Smalley was born on 16 March 1884 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska.^1,2,3 He was the son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     On 9 June 1885 in Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska, he appeared on the 1885 State census in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was shown as Ralph C., age 1, born in Nebraska.⁴
     In 1895 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1895 State census in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was shown as Ralph Smalley, age 11, born in Nebraska, occupation schollar.⁵
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Ralph C. Smalley, single, age 16, born Mar 1884, in Nebraska, his father born in Ohio and his mother in Illinois. He had attended school for 8 months and could read and write.⁶
     Ralph Clinton Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of his parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. His listing showed Ralf Smalley, age 21, a farmer born in Nebraska.⁷
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1885 State census in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was enumerated as R. C. Smalley, farmer, age 31, born in Nebraska.⁸
     On 10 January 1920 he appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Ralph C. Smalley, single, age 35, born in Nebraska. His occupation was farmer on a general farm working on his own account.⁹
     He married Anna Gustafson in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, on 28 April 1922.^2,1,3,10
     Ralph and Anna appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 at 120 W 4th in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. He was enumerated as Ralph C Smalley, age 56, born in Nebraska, a mailman for city delvery, and had completed 1 year of high school. She was shown as Anna C Smalley, wife, age 52, born in Ohio and had completed 1 year of high school. Their home was owned and valued at $3000. They had lived in the same place in 1935.¹¹
     Ralph died on 9 February 1944 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 59.^12,1,2,3 He was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^12,13

     Anna Gustafson was born on 23 November 1887 in Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio.¹
     She married George A. Troup in Page City, Logan County, Kansas, on 2 September 1906.¹ Anna became a widow at her husband's death in 1918.¹
     She married Ralph Clinton Smalley, son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, on 28 April 1922.^2,3,4,1
     Anna and Ralph appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 at 120 W 4th in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. He was enumerated as Ralph C Smalley, age 56, born in Nebraska, a mailman for city delvery, and had completed 1 year of high school. She was shown as Anna C Smalley, wife, age 52, born in Ohio and had completed 1 year of high school. Their home was owned and valued at $3000. They had lived in the same place in 1935.⁵ Anna became a widow at her husband's death on 9 February 1944.^6,3,2,4
     Anna died on 3 May 1984 at Good Samaritan Center in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 96.¹
     An obituary for Anna Smalley was published in an unidentified newspaper, Goodland, Kansas in May 1984. It read:
She was buried on 7 May 1984 in Fairmount Mausoleum, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.¹

     Curtis James Smalley was born on 21 December 1888 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2,3 He was the son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     Curtis died on 9 January 1889 in Sherman County, Kansas.^1,3,2

     Lake Arminda Smalley was born on 8 March 1890 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     In 1895 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1895 State census in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was enumerated as Lake Smalley, age 5, born in Kansas.⁵
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Lake A. Smalley, age 10, born Mar 1890, in Kansas, her father born in Ohio and her mother in Illinois. She had attended school for 8 months and could read and write.⁶
     She appeared in the household of Joshua Rodney and Lucy Jane Shipman on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 5 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. She was listed as Lakie Smalley, granddaughter, age 20, born in Kansas. Her occupation was shown as teacher at public school.⁷
     She married Joseph Newton Elliott in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas, on 26 December 1911.^8,9,1,2,3,10
     Lake and Joseph appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 at Kay Ave in East Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Joseph Elliott, age 48, born in Missouri, a fireman at a textile mill and had completed the 7th grade. She was shown as Lake Elliott, wife, age 50, born in Kansas, and had completed 4 years of high school. They owned their property valued at $1000. They were living in the same place in 1935.¹¹
     Lake died on 31 October 1978 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 88.^9,1,2,4
     An obituary for Lake Arminda Elliott was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 2 November 1978. It read:
Her body was buried on 3 November 1978 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^12,13,14 The inscription on her grave marker reads: ELLIOTT, MOTHER, LAKE A. 1890 - 1978. This is on the same stone as her husband Joseph.^15,16

     Joseph Newton Elliott was born in 1891.¹
     He married Lake Arminda Smalley, daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas, on 26 December 1911.^2,3,4,5,6,7
     Joseph and Lake appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 at Kay Ave in East Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Joseph Elliott, age 48, born in Missouri, a fireman at a textile mill and had completed the 7th grade. She was shown as Lake Elliott, wife, age 50, born in Kansas, and had completed 4 years of high school. They owned their property valued at $1000. They were living in the same place in 1935.⁸
     Joseph died on 26 May 1957 at home in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon.^9,7,10
     An obituary for Joseph Newton Elliott was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 30 May 1957. It read:
He was buried on 29 May 1957 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^9,11 His grave marker inscription reads: ELLIOTT, FATHER, JOSEPH N. 1891 - 1957. This is on the same stone as his wife Lake.^12,13

     Celia Leota Smalley was born on 10 July 1892 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     In 1895 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1895 State census in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was shown as Celia Smalley, age 2, born in Kansas.⁶
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Celia L. Smalley, age 7, born July 1892, in Kansas, her father born in Ohio and her mother in Illinois. She had attended school for 8 months.⁷
     Celia Leota Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of her parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. Her listing showed Celia Smalley, age 12, born in Kansas.⁸
     She appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Celia L. Smalley, age 17, born in Kansas.⁹
     She married Clarence L. Pettibone, son of Hurley Pettibone and Kathlene Hughs, in Sherman County, Kansas, on 24 December 1912.^10,1,2,3
     On 22 February 1920 Celia and Clarence appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Precinct 1, Kit Carson County, Colorado. He was listed as Clarence Pettibone, farmer, living on a rented farm, age 29. born in Colorado. She was shown as Delia L. Pettibone, age 27, born in Kansas. Their children Leah and Julia were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Celia and Clarence appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 5 April 1940 in Grant township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was enumerated as Clarence Pettibone, age 49, born in Colorado, a farmer on a general farm. He had competed the 7th grade. She was listed as Celia Pettibone, wife, age 47, born in Kansas and had completed the 8th grade. They lived at the same house in 1935. Their children Mabel and Thelma were listed as living with them.¹²
     Celia died on 27 August 1983 in Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, at age 91.^5,13,2 She was buried at Kanorado Cemetery, State Line Township, Sherman County, Kansas.^13,14 The inscription on her grave marker reads: PETTIBONE. CELIA L. 1892-1983. On double stone with husband Clarence.¹⁴

     Clarence L. Pettibone was born on 15 December 1890 in Jaqua, Cheyenne County, Kansas.¹ He was the son of Hurley Pettibone and Kathlene Hughs.²
     In State Line Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of his parents Hurley and Kathlene Pettibone. He was enumerated as Clarence Pettibone, age 9, born Dec 1890 in Kansas.³
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 30 April 1910 in Grant Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Hurley and Kathlene Pettibone. He was shown as Clarence Pettibone, age 19, born in Colorado, a laborer on the home farm.⁴
     He married Celia Leota Smalley, daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Sherman County, Kansas, on 24 December 1912.^5,6,7,8
     Clarence L. Pettibone registered for the WWI draft on 5 June 1917 in Kit Carson County, Colorado. He is shown as a farmer, married with two children, medium height, light blue eyes and light brown hair.⁹
     On 22 February 1920 Clarence and Celia appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Precinct 1, Kit Carson County, Colorado. He was listed as Clarence Pettibone, farmer, living on a rented farm, age 29. born in Colorado. She was shown as Delia L. Pettibone, age 27, born in Kansas. Their children Leah and Julia were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     Clarence and Celia appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 5 April 1940 in Grant township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was enumerated as Clarence Pettibone, age 49, born in Colorado, a farmer on a general farm. He had competed the 7th grade. She was listed as Celia Pettibone, wife, age 47, born in Kansas and had completed the 8th grade. They lived at the same house in 1935. Their children Mabel and Thelma were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Clarence died on 31 December 1971 in Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 81.^12,1 He was buried at Kanorado Cemetery, State Line Township, Sherman County, Kansas.¹³ His grave marker inscription reads: PETTIBONE. CLARENCE L. 1890-1971. On double stone with wife Celia.¹³

     Marvin Ur Smalley was born on 17 March 1896 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2,3 He was the son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Marvin U. Smalley, age 4, born Mar 1896, in Kansas, his father born in Ohio and his mother in Illinois.⁴
     Marvin Ur Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of his parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was shown as Marvin Smalley, age 9, born in Kansas.⁵
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Marvin Smalley, age 14, born in Kansas. His occupation was listed as farm laborer on the home farm.⁶
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1885 State census in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was shown as M. U. Smalley, age 19, a farmer, born in Kansas.⁷
     On 10 January 1920 he appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Marvin Smalley, single, age 23, born in Kansas. His occupation was farmer on a general farm working on his own account.⁸
     He married Evelyn Pearl Shoemaker in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 11 November 1922.^9,2,1
     At 216 E. Tenth in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, Marvin and Evelyn appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 4 April 1930. They were living in the dwelling of Charles E. and Matilda Shoemaker, Evelyn's parents. They were renting for $20 per month and owned a radio. Marvin was age 34, married at age 26, born in Kansas. His occupation was listed as tire repair and trucking in his own shop. She was listed as Evelyn Smalley, wife, age 25, who had married at age 17, born in South Dakota. Her occupation was listed as saleslady in a retail department store.¹⁰
     Marvin and Evelyn appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 6 April 1940 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. His listing showed him as Marvin Smalley, age 44, born in Kansas, occupation parts manager at auto yard. He had completed 1 year of high school. Evelyn was listed as Evelyn Smalley, wife, age 35, born in South Dakota and had completed 1 year of high school. In 1935 the family had been living in Goodland, Kansas. Their children Richard and Donald were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Marvin died on 22 December 1958 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 62.^3,2,1 A newspaper article was printed on 22 December 1958 in the Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon naming Marvin. It read: Blaze Followed By Fatal Attack. An Albany man, Marvin Smalley, 62, suffered a fatal heart attack Sunday within hours after learning that a freak fire had damaged his home. Firemen said the blaze, apparently caused by sparks from the chimney, was put out by rain before it was discovered. Smalley learned of the damage and called firemen Sunday after reain leaked through a burned portion of the roof of his home at 629 Montgomery St. After temporary repairs were made to the roof, Smalley suffered a heart attack. He was taken to Albany General hospital, where he died early today (Additional details on page six.)¹²
     An obituary for Marvin Ur Smalley was published in the Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon on 22 December 1958. It read:
His body was buried on 24 December 1958 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^3,2,14,15 His grave marker inscription reads: MARVIN SMALLEY. KANSAS. PFC FIELD ARTILLERY. WORLD WAR I. MARCH 17 1896, DEC 22 1958.^16,17

     Evelyn Pearl Shoemaker was born on 13 February 1905.¹
     She married Marvin Ur Smalley, son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 11 November 1922.^2,3,4
     At 216 E. Tenth in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, Evelyn and Marvin appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 4 April 1930. They were living in the dwelling of Charles E. and Matilda Shoemaker, Evelyn's parents. They were renting for $20 per month and owned a radio. Marvin was age 34, married at age 26, born in Kansas. His occupation was listed as tire repair and trucking in his own shop. She was listed as Evelyn Smalley, wife, age 25, who had married at age 17, born in South Dakota. Her occupation was listed as saleslady in a retail department store.⁵
     Evelyn and Marvin appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 6 April 1940 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. His listing showed him as Marvin Smalley, age 44, born in Kansas, occupation parts manager at auto yard. He had completed 1 year of high school. Evelyn was listed as Evelyn Smalley, wife, age 35, born in South Dakota and had completed 1 year of high school. In 1935 the family had been living in Goodland, Kansas. Their children Richard and Donald were listed as living with them.⁶ Evelyn became a widow at her husband's death on 22 December 1958.^7,3,4
     She married Lauren Wilson Smalley, son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Milwaukie, Clackamas County, Oregon, on 13 January 1960.⁸ Evelyn became a widow at her husband's death on 2 June 1969.^9,8
     Evelyn died on 14 March 1992 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.¹⁰ The inscription on her grave marker reads: EVELYN P. SMALLEY. WIFE & MOTHER. FEB 13 1905, MAR 14 1992.^11,12

     Julia Philena Smalley was born on 17 June 1898 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Julia P. Smalley, age 1, born June 1898, in Kansas, her father born in Ohio and her mother in Illinois.⁶
     Julia Philena Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of her parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was shown as Julia Smalley, age 6, born in Kansas.⁷
     She appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Julia Smalley, age 11, born in Kansas.⁸
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1885 State census in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Julia Smalley, a scholar, age 16, born in Kansas.⁹
     On 10 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Julia F. Smalley, single, age 21, born in Kansas. Her occupation was a teacher in public school working for a salary.¹⁰
     At 531 W. 10th in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930 in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Julia Smalley, a 32 year old single daughter, born in Kansas. Her occupation was a chambermaid at a hotel.¹¹
     She married Roy Everett in St. Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, on 5 August 1933.^4,1,2,3
     She appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 3 April 1940 at 531 W. 10th St in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was shown as Julia Everett, age 41, born in Kansas and had completed 8 grades. Her husband Roy and their two daughers, Emma and Nellie, were also in the household.¹²
     Julia died on 7 July 1965 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 67.^1,2,5
     An obituary for Julia Philena Everett was published for the funeral at Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 10 July 1965. It read: Julia F. Everett, daughter of Lafe F. and Rose E. Smalley, was born June 17, 1898, near Edson, Kansas. She spent her early life at the home there, moving to Goodland, in 1920. Her parents were among the pioneers of wetern Kansas, and Julia was a lifetime resident of this community. She was united in marriage to Roy Everett, at St. Francis, Kansas, on August 5, 1933, and three daughters were born to their union; one of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Everett was member of First Christian Church, where she worked and witnessed faithfully as long as her health permitted. Even though she was unable to attend her church has felt the influence of her faith through her family. Forthe past three years, she was confined close to the home, but never lost interest in current events in the community. Through the years she has made many friends, who will miss her sunny disposiiton. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Past Noble Grand, Royal Neighbors, and WIS Home Demonstration Unit. When her grandchildren came along, she delighted in having them visit her, and always had special treats ready for them.. The children in turn always wanted to stay with "Grandma". for they always knew that she loved ot have them with her. She is survived by her husband Roy, and two duaghters: Nellie of the home, and Emma (Mrs. Harold VanVleet) of Goodland; four grandchildren, Susan, Dianna, George, and Robert VanVleet; two sisters, Mrs. Lake Elliott, Brownsville, Oregon, and Mrs. Celia Pettibone, Kanorado, Kansas, and one brother, L. W. Smalley, Albany, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant daughter, and two sisters, Lucie Albertson and Laurene Collins, and two brothers, Marvin and Ralph Smalley. She was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^13,14,5

     He married Julia Philena Smalley, daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in St. Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, on 5 August 1933.^1,2,3,4
     He appeared in the household of Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 3 April 1940 at 531 W. 10th St in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. His listing showed Roy Everett, son-in-law, age 36, born in Wyoming. His occupation was drayman for Mitchel Transfer. Also in the household were his wife Julia and two daughters, Emma and Nellie. He and Julia had lived in the same place in 1935.⁵

     Lauren Wilson Smalley also went by the name of Spike Smalley.¹
     Lauren Wilson Smalley was born on 28 November 1900 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^2,3,4 He was the son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     Lauren Wilson Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of his parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was enumerated as Lauren Smalley, age 4, born in Kansas.⁵
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Lauren Smalley, age 9, born in Kansas.⁶
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1885 State census in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was shown as Lauren, age 14, a scholar, born in Kansas.⁷
     On 10 January 1920 he appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. He was listed as Lauren W. Smalley, age 19, born in Kansas. His occupation was a student in high school.⁸
     He married Hazel Woollum on 25 February 1925.^3,4 Lauren was divorced from Hazel Woollum in 1936.^3,4,2
     He married Ruby Carter on 1 September 1938.^3,4,2,9 Lauren was divorced from Ruby Carter in Oregon in 1959.²
     He married Evelyn Pearl Shoemaker in Milwaukie, Clackamas County, Oregon, on 13 January 1960.¹⁰
     Lauren died on 2 June 1969 in San Dimas, Los Angeles County, California, at age 68.^11,10
     An obituary for Lauren Wilson Smalley was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon in June 1969. It read:
His body was buried on 6 June 1969 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.¹¹ His grave marker inscription reads: L. W. 'SPIKE' SMALLEY. NOV 28, 1900 JUNE 2, 1969.¹³

     Laurene Jane Smalley was born on 28 November 1900 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     Laurene Jane Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of her parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was shown as Laurene Smalley, age 4, born in Kansas.⁵
     She appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Laurene Smalley, age 9, born in Kansas.⁶
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1885 State census in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Laurene Smalley, age 14, a scholar, born in Kansas.⁷
     On 10 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Laurene J. Smalley, born in Kansas, with her occupation as a student in high school.⁸
     She married Joseph C. Collins in Sherman County, Kansas, on 20 March 1920.^1,2,3,9
     In Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, Laurene and Joseph appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930. He was enumerated as Joe C. Collins, age 30, born in Kansas, first married at 20, occupation laborer at grain elevator company. She was listed as Laurene Collins, wife, age 29, first married at 19. They lived in a rented dwelling at a monthly rent of $25. Their children Nyal, Vernon, Betty and Leora were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     Laurene died on 19 November 1942 in Niagara area, Marion County, Oregon, at age 41.^{11,12,1,2,3,4}
     An obituary for Laurene Jane Smalley was published in the Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon on 20 November 1942. It read:
She was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Stayton, Marion County, Oregon.¹³

     Joseph C. Collins was born on 4 October 1899 in Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas.^1,2
     He married Laurene Jane Smalley, daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Sherman County, Kansas, on 20 March 1920.^3,4,5,6
     In Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, Joseph and Laurene appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930. He was enumerated as Joe C. Collins, age 30, born in Kansas, first married at 20, occupation laborer at grain elevator company. She was listed as Laurene Collins, wife, age 29, first married at 19. They lived in a rented dwelling at a monthly rent of $25. Their children Nyal, Vernon, Betty and Leora were listed as living with them.⁷ Joseph became a widower at his wife's death on 19 November 1942.^8,9,3,4,5,10
     Joseph died on 30 January 1975 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, at age 75.^11,1,2 He was buried at Lone Oak Cemetery, Stayton, Marion County, Oregon.¹²

     Commodore Perry O'Neal was born on 14 April 1835 in Franklin County, Indiana.^1,2 It is probable that he was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. He was the son of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 12 August 1850 in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, in the household of his mother Sarah O'Neal. He was listed as Perry ONeal, along with his brothers, George, Thomas, James and Edward and his sisters, Safrona and Rebecca. He was age 16, born in Indiana and attended school.³
     He married Margaret Jane England, daughter of William Logsdon England and Mary Jane Walker, in Davis County, Iowa, on 25 February 1858. They were married at the home of Margaret's parents. The marriage record uses the names C. P. O'Neal and A. J. England, which is in error for Margaret's name..⁴
     On 11 July 1860 Commodore and Margaret appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa. He was listed as Perry Oneal, a 25 year old farmer with $200 personal estate, born in Indiana, who could not read or write. She was listed as Margaret Oneal, a 26 year old female, born in Illinois.. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them. Also in their household was Rebecca Margaret O'Neal, age 14. Rebecca was Commodore Perry's sister.⁵ In 1865 Commodore and Margaret moved to California, They traveled over the California Trail, with their daughter Mary Ann and other family members.
     In Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, on 12 July 1870 Commodore and Margaret appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Perry Oneil, farmer, age 33, born in Indiana, with personal property valued at $1000. She was shown as Margt J. ONeil, a white female, age 36, keepg house, born in Illinois.. Their children Mary and John were listed as living with them. Also in the household was Chang age 20, born in China, a servant. His brother, James O'Neal, was listed next door.⁶ In 1870 Commodore and Margaret moved to Lane County, Oregon, Their two children, Mary Ann and John came with them. On 26 October 1870,Commodore Perry O'Neal purchased real estate from W. F. Bryant and his wife Hester, in Lane County, Oregon. The property was described as the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, the N 1/2 of the SW 1/3 and Lot No 3 in Section 18, Township 19 South, Range 3 West and Lot No 4 in Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 4 West containing 168.89 acres more or less.. The land was located about four miles west of the site where Creswell was established a few years later. The consideration was $500.⁷ Commodore Perry, as the father of the bride, attended Mary Ann O'Neal and John Howard Bond's wedding in the home of her parents, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon, on 18 June 1876.⁸
     On 9 June 1880 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, Commodore Perry and Margaret appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as C. P. Oniel, a married 45 year old farmer who had been unemployed for 2 months of the previous year, unable to read or write, born in Indiana. She was listed as Margaret Oneil, wife, age 46, occupation keeping house, with health notation of rheumatism, born in Illinois. Their children John, Edward and George were listed as living with them. Also in the household was Margaret's 77 year old father William Logsdon England.⁹ Commodore Perry O'Neal appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 9 June 1880 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon. He was listed as the owner of 165 acres: 25 tilled, 10 meadow and 130 woodland and forest. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $835; for implements and machinery $75; and for livestock $$200. He had paid wages to one person during the year of $40 and the farm production was $150. On his grass lands he had two acres mown, for three tons of hay. His animals included 2 horses, 3 milch cows, 6 sheep, 15 swine, 36 poultry in the henyard and 100 others. The farm had produced 100 pounds butter, 200 dozen eggs, 70 bushels of oats from 4 acres, 180 bushels of wheat from 20 acres, 25 bushels of Irish potates from 1/4 acre, 100 bushels of apples from 50 trees on 2 acres. Also 40 cords of wood had been cut at a value of $80.¹⁰
     Commodore Perry O'Neal filed his homestead entry number 4058 on 9 April 1883 for land in Lane County, Oregon, described as south half of the southwest 1/4 and the south half of the southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Township 19 south, Range 3 west, containing 164.53 acres. This land adjoined the property he had purchased in 1870. Homestead proof was filed by Commodore Perry O'Neal on 11 October 1890 with the land office at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, In his testimony he stated that he with his wife and three children had resided on the property continuously from April of 1883. He had made improvements of a house, hen house, fencing and orchard for a value of $500. He had cultivated four acres, and had raised crops for seven seasons. His description of his property was: "It is hilly, and covered with brush and timber. It is grazing land. It only valuable for grazing and farming." He signed with his mark (X.) The Patent for his homestead was issued by the United States of America to Commodore Perry O'Neal 30 June 1891 described as S1/2SE and SESW and SWSW of Section 18, Township 19S, Range 3W in Lane County, Oregon, A transcript of the patent was copied into the Lane County Deed Records 18 Oct 1937.¹¹ Commodore became a widower at his wife's death on 13 May 1897.^12,13,14
     In Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, on 18 June 1900 Commodore Perry appeared as head of household on the 1900 U.S. census. He was listed as Commodore Oneal, a white male, born Apr 1835, age 65, widowed, born in Indiana, his father born in New York, his mother born in North Carolina. He was a farmer, not unemployed the previous year, could not read or write, spoke English and owned his farm free of mortgage. Other members of the household were his sons, John, Edward and George, all unmarried.¹⁵
     Commodore Perry O'Neal appeared on the state census in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, on 18 April 1905. He was listed as C.P. ONeal, a widower age 73, a farmer born in Indiana. Other members of the household were A.J. ONeal age 36, E. C. ONeal age 32, and G.E. ONeal age 30..¹⁶
     Commodore Perry appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 13 May 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Commodore P. O'Neal, a widower, age 74, born in Indiana. He was a farmer on a general farm, owned free of mortgage, working on his own account.. His children John, Edward and George were listed as living with him.¹⁷ On 22 May 1919,Commodore Perry O'Neal sold real estate to his three sons, John J. O'Neal, Edward C. O'Neal and George E. O'Neal, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon. The property was described as The South half of the Southwest Quarter and the South Half of the Southeast Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the North half of the Southwest Quarter and Lot No. 3, all in Section 18, Township 19 South, Range 3 West and Lot No. 4 in Section 13, Township 18 South, Range 4 West. By 2006 some of this land had been subdivided as Spencer View Estates.¹⁸
     Commodore Perry died on 12 July 1919 in Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon, at age 84. The death certificate states that the cause of death was general senility.^19,2 His body was buried on 14 July 1919 in Creswell Cemetery, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon.^19,20,21,22 His grave marker inscription reads: COMMODORE P. O'NEAL; APR 14, 1835; JULY 12, 1919.²³
     An obituary for Commodore Perry O'Neal was published in the Eugene Morning Register, Eugene, Oregon on 15 July 1919. It read:

     Margaret Jane England was born in September 1833 in Montgomery County, Illinois.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Logsdon England and Mary Jane Walker. She moved to Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa, about 1847 with her parents William and Mary Jane England.^4,5
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 30 September 1850 in Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa, in the household of her parents William and Mary Jane England. She was shown as Margaret J. England, age 17, born in Illinois.⁶
     In 1856 Margaret Jane England appeared on the state census in Wyacondah Township, Davis County, Iowa, in the household of her parents, William Logsdon England and Mary Jane England. She was enumerated as Margaret J. England, age 21, born in Illinois.⁷
     She married Commodore Perry O'Neal, son of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar, in Davis County, Iowa, on 25 February 1858. They were married at the home of Margaret's parents. The marriage record uses the names C. P. O'Neal and A. J. England, which is in error for Margaret's name..⁸
     On 11 July 1860 Margaret and Commodore appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa. He was listed as Perry Oneal, a 25 year old farmer with $200 personal estate, born in Indiana, who could not read or write. She was listed as Margaret Oneal, a 26 year old female, born in Illinois.. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them. Also in their household was Rebecca Margaret O'Neal, age 14. Rebecca was Commodore Perry's sister.⁹ In 1865 Margaret and Commodore moved to California, They traveled over the California Trail, with their daughter Mary Ann and other family members.
     In Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, on 12 July 1870 Margaret and Commodore appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Perry Oneil, farmer, age 33, born in Indiana, with personal property valued at $1000. She was shown as Margt J. ONeil, a white female, age 36, keepg house, born in Illinois.. Their children Mary and John were listed as living with them. Also in the household was Chang age 20, born in China, a servant. His brother, James O'Neal, was listed next door.¹⁰ In 1870 Margaret and Commodore moved to Lane County, Oregon, Their two children, Mary Ann and John came with them.
     On 9 June 1880 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, Margaret Jane and Commodore appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as C. P. Oniel, a married 45 year old farmer who had been unemployed for 2 months of the previous year, unable to read or write, born in Indiana. She was listed as Margaret Oneil, wife, age 46, occupation keeping house, with health notation of rheumatism, born in Illinois. Their children John, Edward and George were listed as living with them. Also in the household was Margaret's 77 year old father William Logsdon England.¹¹
     Margaret Jane O'Neal died on 13 May 1897 Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon, at age 63. Although the England family history by Tom Goldrup shows the year as 1898, the published cemetery record for Creswell Cemetery shows year of death as 1897.^12,2,3 She was buried at Creswell Cemetery, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon.^13,14 The inscription on her grave marker reads: MARGARET J. O'NEAL; SEP 16, 1833; MAY 13, 1897.¹⁵

     Aaron Albertson was born the 13th day of the 9th month 1710 (13 November 1710) in Perquimans County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Albertson and Abigail Nicholson.¹
     He married Ann Gilbert in Perquimans County, North Carolina, the 10th day of the 5th month 1729 (10 September 1729).^2,3,4
     Aaron died before April 1782 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.⁵
     Aaron Albertson left a will dated on 15 October 1769 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Following were named as heirs: Abigail Cosand, Nathaniel Albertson, Jane Charles and Benjamin Albertson.⁶ Aaron's will was probated in Perquimans County, North Carolina, in April 1782.⁵

     She married Aaron Albertson, son of Nathaniel Albertson and Abigail Nicholson, in Perquimans County, North Carolina, the 10th day of the 5th month 1729 (10 September 1729).^1,2,3

     She married Benjamin Albertson, son of Aaron Albertson and Ann Gilbert, in Perquimans County, North Carolina, before the 6th day of the 2nd month 1760 (before 6 February 1760). It was reported to the Perquimans Monthly Meeting then.¹

     Sarah Albertson was born about 1778 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Albertson and Mary Wyatt.²
     She married Joseph Albertson at Suttons Creek Meeting House in Perquimans County, North Carolina, the 18th day of the 10th month 1798 (18 October 1798).³

     He married Sarah Albertson, daughter of Benjamin Albertson and Mary Wyatt, at Suttons Creek Meeting House in Perquimans County, North Carolina, the 18th day of the 10th month 1798 (18 October 1798).¹

     Pharaby Albertson was born about 1780 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Albertson and Mary Wyatt.
     She married ? Griffin in Perquimans County, North Carolina, about 1799. On the 14th day of the 12th month Pharaby was disowned at he Suttons Creek Monthly Meeting, most likely due to a disapproved marriage.^1,2

     He married Pharaby Albertson, daughter of Benjamin Albertson and Mary Wyatt, in Perquimans County, North Carolina, about 1799. On the 14th day of the 12th month Pharaby was disowned at he Suttons Creek Monthly Meeting, most likely due to a disapproved marriage.^1,2