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     Mary Magdalene Hockett was born on 4 September 1855 in Lee County, Iowa.^3,4 She was the daughter of Francis Hockett and Rebecca D. Hartley. In 1863 Mary moved to Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, with her parents and family.⁵
     In Eldora, Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 27 June 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Francis and Rebecca D. Hockett. She was listed as Mary Hockett, age 15, born in Iowa and had attended school within the year.⁶
     She married Nathan Elias Albertson, son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh, in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, on 8 October 1870.⁷
     On 14 June 1880 in Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa, Mary and Nathan appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Nathan Albertson, age 31, a farmer and blacksmith, born in Indiana. She was listed as Mary M. Albertson, wife, age 24, keeping house, born in Iowa.. Their children Lenah, Calvin and Arthur were listed as living with them.⁸
     In 1885 she appeared in the household of Nathan Elias Albertson on the state census in Township 86, Range 21, Section 12, Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa. She was listed as Mary M. Albertson, a 29 year old married female.⁹
     About 1890 in Sherman County, Kansas, Mary and Nathan were photographed with their children Lenah, Calvin, Arthur and Oran.¹⁰
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Mary and Nathan appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900. He was listed as Nathen E. Albertson, age 51, born in Feb 1849 in Indiana, his father born in North Carolina and his mother in Ohio. He had been married for 29 years. His occupation was farmer, owning his farm free of mortgage. He could read and write and spoke English. She was listed as Mary M Albertson, wife, age 44, born in September 1855 in Iowa. Her father was born in Indiana and her mother in Ohio. She had been married 29 years with 5 children, all living.. Their children Oran and Ernest were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Mary died on 10 July 1901 in Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 45.¹²
     An obituary for Mary Magdalene Albertson was published in the Goodland Republic News, Goodland, Kansas on 12 July 1901. It read:
She was buried at Edson Cemetery, Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas.¹² Her body was moved in possibly 1917 to Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. She was in Block No. 5, Row No. 8.^13,14 The inscription on her grave marker reads: ALBERTSON. MOTHER. MARY. SEPT 4 1855, JULY 10 1901. This is on a double stone with her husband, Nathan Elias Albertson.^15,14

     Vida Irene Albertson was born on 21 June 1910 in Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Oran Jesse Albertson and Lucie Rachel Smalley. She moved to Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, in August 1911 with her parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson.
     On 16 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. She was listed as Vida I. Albertson, daughter, age 9, born in Kansas and had attended school.¹
     She married Cecil Oliver Dawson in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 June 1928.²
     At Potter-Halsey Road in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Vida and Cecil appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930. He was listed as Cecil Dawson, age 27, born in Oregon, who first married at age 25. He lived on a rented farm and had a radio. Cecil's occupation was listed as powder monkey on road construction and he could read and write. She was listed as Vida Dawson, wife, age 19, who first married at age 18.. Their son Marvin was listed as living with them. They were living next door to Vida's parents.³
     Vida and Cecil appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was shown as Cecil Dawson, age 37, born in Oregon, a farmer who had completed the 7th grade. Vida Dawson, his wife, was listed as age 29, born in Kansas and had completed 8 grades. They had lived at the same place in 1935. Their children Marvin, Lawrence and Bonnie were listed as living with them.⁴ Vida Irene Albertson and Cecil Oliver Dawson were divorced about 1945 in Oregon.
     She married Fred J. Johnson in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 2 February 1946.² Vida and Fred were listed in a directory for Lane County, Oregon, in 1949. Fred was a plumber and they lived at 2444 Columbia.⁵ Vida and Fred were listed in a directory for Eugene-Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, in 1958. Fred was shown as owner of Fred Johnson Plumbing. They lived at 3585 Knob Hill Lane, phone 5-3292.⁶
     Vida died on 1 November 1984 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 74. Her body was buried on 6 November 1984 in Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.⁷

     Cecil Oliver Dawson was born on 24 March 1903 in Shedd, Linn County, Oregon.^1,2
     He married Vida Irene Albertson, daughter of Oran Jesse Albertson and Lucie Rachel Smalley, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 June 1928.³
     At Potter-Halsey Road in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Cecil and Vida appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930. He was listed as Cecil Dawson, age 27, born in Oregon, who first married at age 25. He lived on a rented farm and had a radio. Cecil's occupation was listed as powder monkey on road construction and he could read and write. She was listed as Vida Dawson, wife, age 19, who first married at age 18.. Their son Marvin was listed as living with them. They were living next door to Vida's parents.⁴
     Cecil and Vida appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was shown as Cecil Dawson, age 37, born in Oregon, a farmer who had completed the 7th grade. Vida Dawson, his wife, was listed as age 29, born in Kansas and had completed 8 grades. They had lived at the same place in 1935. Their children Marvin, Lawrence and Bonnie were listed as living with them.⁵ Cecil Oliver Dawson and Vida Irene Albertson were divorced about 1945 in Oregon.
     Cecil died on 15 August 1975 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 72.^6,2

     He married Vida Irene Albertson, daughter of Oran Jesse Albertson and Lucie Rachel Smalley, in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 2 February 1946.¹ Fred and Vida were listed in a directory for Lane County, Oregon, in 1949. Fred was a plumber and they lived at 2444 Columbia.² Fred and Vida were listed in a directory for Eugene-Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, in 1958. Fred was shown as owner of Fred Johnson Plumbing. They lived at 3585 Knob Hill Lane, phone 5-3292.³ Fred became a widower at his wife's death on 1 November 1984.

     Lafayette Pierce Smalley was born on 21 September 1858 in Adams County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of John Wilson Smalley and Rachel Ann Hemphill.
     On 25 July 1860 he appeared in the household of John Wilson Smalley on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Oliver Township, Wheat Ridge post office, Adams County, Ohio. He was listed as Lafayette P. Smalley age 1.²
     In Greene Township, Sabina post office, Clinton County, Ohio, on 13 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents John and Rachel Ann Smalley. He was listed as Lafayette Smalley, a 12 year old white male who works on farm, born in Ohio.³
     On 23 June 1880 in Turkey Creek Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents John and Rachel Ann Smalley. He was listed as Lafayette Smawley, age 21, born in Ohio, with both parents also born in Ohio, farming at home, had attended school.⁴
     He married Rosa Ella Shipman, daughter of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase, in Saline County, Nebraska, on 29 December 1880.^5,6,7,8 Lafayette's child, Pierre A. Smalley, died on 2 September 1883 at age 1.^9,10,11
     On 9 June 1885 in Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska, Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1885 State census. He was shown as S. F. Smally, farmer, age 26, born in Ohio. She was listed as Rosie E, age 22, born in Illinois. Their son Ralph was listed as living with them.¹² Lafayette's child, Curtis James Smalley, died on 9 January 1889.^13,10,9 Lafayette Pierce Smalley was issued a land patent on 8 February 1890 for 150.40 acres of land described as the NW 1/4 of Section 6, Twp 9S, Rng 38W, located in Sherman County, Kansas. This was a cash entry sale.¹⁴
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas,Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the state census in 1895. He was enumerated as L. F. Smalley, age 37, born in Ohio, occupation farmer. Rosa was listed as R.E. Smalley, age 32, born in Illinois, her occupation was teacher. They were shown as coming to Kansas from Nebraska. Their children Ralph, Lucie, Lake and Celia were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900. He was listed as Lafayette Smalley, married for 19 years. His age was 41, born Sept 1858, in Ohio, the same as both parents. His occupation was farmer on an owned farm, able to read and write. She was listed as Rosa E. Smalley, wife, married for 19 years; the mother of 8 children, 6 living. Her age was 36, born Nov 1863, in Illinois, her father born in Ohio and her mother in Connecticut. Their children Ralph, Lucie, Lake, Celia, Marvin and Julia were listed as living with them.¹⁶ Lafayette Pierce Smalley was issued a land patent on 10 January 1901 for 150.20 acres of land described as Lots 3 & 4 and the east 1/2 of the SW 1/4 in section 31, Twp 8S, Rng 38W, located in Sherman County, Kansas. This was a timber culture claim from the Act of 1873.¹⁷
     Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905. He was shown as L. F. Smalley, a farmer, age 46, born in Ohio. She was listed as R. E. Smalley, age 41, born in Illinois.. Their children Ralph, Lucie, Celia, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them. Also in their household was Lucie's daughter, Buena, who was their granddaughter.¹⁸
     Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as L.S. Smalley, age 51, married for 29 years. His birthplace was Ohio, the same as both parents. His occupation was farmer, on a general farm, which was owned. She was listed as Rosa Smalley, wife, age 46, married for 29 years, with 11 children, 8 still living. Her birthplace was Illinois.. Their children Celia, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1915 State census. He was shown as L. F. Smalley, age 56, a farmer, born in Ohio. She was listed as Rosa Smalley, farmer's wife, age 51, born in Illinois.. Their children Ralph, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them.²⁰
     On 10 January 1920 Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Lafe F. Smalley, married, age 61, born in Ohio.He lived on an owned, mortgaged farm with occupation as farmer on a general farm working on his own account. She was listed as Rosa B. Smalley, wife, age 56, born in Illinois. Her occupation was listed as housekeeper in her own home. Their children Ralph, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them.²¹
     At 531 W. 10th in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930. He was listed as Lafayette F. Smalley, age 71, who had first married at age 23, born in Ohio.They were living in an owned home, valued at $3000 and they did not own a radio. She was listed as Rosa E. Smalley, wife, 66 years old, first married at age 23. Her birthplace was Illinois. Her occupation was listed as retail merchant, grocery business. Their daughter Julia was listed as living with them.²²
     Lafayette and Rosa appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 3 April 1940 at 531 W. 10th St in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. He was enumerated as Lafe Smalley, age 81, born in Ohio, He had completed the 4th grade. She was listed as Rosa Smalley, age 76, born in Illinois and she had completed the 5th grade. They owned their home, which was valued at $1500. They had lived at the same place in 1935. Their daughter Julia was listed as living with them. Also in the household were Julia's husband Roy and their two daughters, Emma and Nellie.²³
     On 29 December 1940 Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman had been married 60 years. Their anniversary celebration was described in the local newspaper. It read:
     Lafayette died on 30 January 1946 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 87. His Kansas death certificate listed the immediate cause of death as cerebral hemorrhage due to arteriscolerosis.¹
     An obituary for Lafayette Pierce Smalley was published in the Sherman County Herald, Goodland, Kansas on 31 January 1946. It read:
His body was buried on 2 February 1946 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.²⁶
     A granddaughter, Leah Drake wrote the following about Lafe and Rosa: In 1886, Lafe & Rosa homesteaded 8 miles southeast of Goodland, across the road south of the timber claim, which was their home later (the place where Dautel lives.) In 1920 they moved to Goodland, where they operated a grocery store, with their son Marvin. During the early years in Sherman County, Rosa taught school, and was much in demand to care for the ill. Lafe helped install some of the first telphones, connecting neightbors thru the use of barbed wire fences as lines. Rosa went to high school (almost unheard of at that time) and received her teacher's certificate at the age or 16. They school terms were for 3 months. When they first arrived in Sherman County, Lafe always whistled when he came home after dark, so that Rosa would know that it was NOT Indians Approaching! He hauled freight from Wallace, until the railroads came. Ralph, Lake, Celia and Julia all taught school, in Sherman County.²⁷

     Rosa Ella Shipman was born on 29 November 1863 in Mercer County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase.
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase on 18 July 1870. Timothy was her grandfather. Her father, Rodney Shipman and her two brothers were also in the household. She was listed as Rosa Shipman, 6 years old, born in Illinois.⁵
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Joshua Rodney and Lucy Jane Shipman. She was listed as Rosa E. Shipman, 16 years old, single, teaching school, born in Illinois.⁶
     She married Lafayette Pierce Smalley, son of John Wilson Smalley and Rachel Ann Hemphill, in Saline County, Nebraska, on 29 December 1880.^1,7,8,9 Rosa's child, Pierre A. Smalley, died on 2 September 1883 at age 1.^10,11,12
     On 9 June 1885 in Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska, Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1885 State census. He was shown as S. F. Smally, farmer, age 26, born in Ohio. She was listed as Rosie E, age 22, born in Illinois. Their son Ralph was listed as living with them.¹³ Rosa's child, Curtis James Smalley, died on 9 January 1889.^14,11,10
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas,Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the state census in 1895. He was enumerated as L. F. Smalley, age 37, born in Ohio, occupation farmer. Rosa was listed as R.E. Smalley, age 32, born in Illinois, her occupation was teacher. They were shown as coming to Kansas from Nebraska. Their children Ralph, Lucie, Lake and Celia were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900. He was listed as Lafayette Smalley, married for 19 years. His age was 41, born Sept 1858, in Ohio, the same as both parents. His occupation was farmer on an owned farm, able to read and write. She was listed as Rosa E. Smalley, wife, married for 19 years; the mother of 8 children, 6 living. Her age was 36, born Nov 1863, in Illinois, her father born in Ohio and her mother in Connecticut. Their children Ralph, Lucie, Lake, Celia, Marvin and Julia were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905. He was shown as L. F. Smalley, a farmer, age 46, born in Ohio. She was listed as R. E. Smalley, age 41, born in Illinois.. Their children Ralph, Lucie, Celia, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them. Also in their household was Lucie's daughter, Buena, who was their granddaughter.¹⁷
     Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as L.S. Smalley, age 51, married for 29 years. His birthplace was Ohio, the same as both parents. His occupation was farmer, on a general farm, which was owned. She was listed as Rosa Smalley, wife, age 46, married for 29 years, with 11 children, 8 still living. Her birthplace was Illinois.. Their children Celia, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them.¹⁸
     In 1915 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1915 State census. He was shown as L. F. Smalley, age 56, a farmer, born in Ohio. She was listed as Rosa Smalley, farmer's wife, age 51, born in Illinois.. Their children Ralph, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     On 10 January 1920 Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Lafe F. Smalley, married, age 61, born in Ohio.He lived on an owned, mortgaged farm with occupation as farmer on a general farm working on his own account. She was listed as Rosa B. Smalley, wife, age 56, born in Illinois. Her occupation was listed as housekeeper in her own home. Their children Ralph, Marvin, Julia, Lauren and Laurene were listed as living with them.²⁰
     At 531 W. 10th in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930. He was listed as Lafayette F. Smalley, age 71, who had first married at age 23, born in Ohio.They were living in an owned home, valued at $3000 and they did not own a radio. She was listed as Rosa E. Smalley, wife, 66 years old, first married at age 23. Her birthplace was Illinois. Her occupation was listed as retail merchant, grocery business. Their daughter Julia was listed as living with them.²¹
     Rosa and Lafayette appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 3 April 1940 at 531 W. 10th St in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. He was enumerated as Lafe Smalley, age 81, born in Ohio, He had completed the 4th grade. She was listed as Rosa Smalley, age 76, born in Illinois and she had completed the 5th grade. They owned their home, which was valued at $1500. They had lived at the same place in 1935. Their daughter Julia were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Julia's husband Roy and their two daughters, Emma and Nellie.²²
     On 29 December 1940 Rosa Ella Shipman and Lafayette Pierce Smalley had been married 60 years. Their anniversary celebration was described in the local newspaper. It read: Rosa became a widow at her husband's death on 30 January 1946.²⁴
     Rosa died on 9 September 1954 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 90. The disease or condition directly leading to death was pneumonia.^3,25,1,4 Her body was buried on 13 September 1954 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^25,26
     An obituary for Rosa Ella Smalley was published in the Sherman County Herald, Goodland, Kansas on 16 September 1954. It read:
A granddaughter, Leah Drake wrote the following about Lafe and Rosa: In 1886, Lafe & Rosa homesteaded 8 miles southeast of Goodland, across the road south of the timber claim, which was their home later (the place where Dautel lives.) In 1920 they moved to Goodland, where they operated a grocery store, with their son Marvin. During the early years in Sherman County, Rosa taught school, and was much in demand to care for the ill. Lafe helped install some of the first telphones, connecting neightbors thru the use of barbed wire fences as lines. Rosa went to high school (almost unheard of at that time) and received her teacher's certificate at the age or 16. They school terms were for 3 months. When they first arrived in Sherman County, Lafe always whistled when he came home after dark, so that Rosa would know that it was NOT Indians Approaching! He hauled freight from Wallace, until the railroads came. Ralph, Lake, Celia and Julia all taught school, in Sherman County.²⁷

     Buena Rowena Albertson was born on 7 November 1904 in Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas.² She was the daughter of Lucie Rachel Smalley. The fact that Buena had an unknown father was told to Joanne (Albertson) Skelton by her father, Lester O. Albertson, after she questioned Buena's birth before the marriage of her mother.³
     She appeared in the household of Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905. She was listed as Buena Smalley, age 4 months, born in Kansas. Lafayette and Rosa were her grandparents.⁴
     She appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 at Broadway Ave in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of her parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. Beuna was listed as Beuna Albertson, daughter, age 4 [sic], born in Kansas, her father born in Iowa and her mother born in Kansas.⁵ She moved to Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, in August 1911 with her parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson.
     On 16 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. She was listed as Beuna R. Albertson, daughter, age 15, born in Kansas and she had attended school.⁶
     She married Charles Robert Ramsey in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 20 April 1928.
     In Manson Precinct, Chelan County, Washington, she appeared in the household of Isaac Rice on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930.⁷
     She married Cyrus Walter Severy in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 8 July 1947.⁸
     Buena died on 21 January 1976 in Florence, Lane County, Oregon, at age 71.⁸ Her niece, Joanne (Albertson) Skelton remembers that the family said Buena's death was due to a heart attack.³
     An obituary for Buena Rowena Severy was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon in January 1976. It read:
She was cremated in Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 24 January 1976.

     As of 1928, Charles Robert Ramsey was also known as Robert.
     He married Buena Rowena Albertson, daughter of Lucie Rachel Smalley, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 20 April 1928.
     In Manson Precinct, Chelan County, Washington, he appeared in the household of Isaac and Esther Rice on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930.¹

     He married Buena Rowena Albertson, daughter of Lucie Rachel Smalley, in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 8 July 1947.¹ Cyrus became a widower at his wife's death on 21 January 1976.¹

     Howard Ludwig Falk was born on 27 November 1910 in Harrisburg area, Linn County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond.¹
     Howard died on 22 December 1910 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon. The death certificate states that Howard was a boy of fair color who died at age 22 days. The cause of death was marasumus, signed by W.H. Dale, M.D. of Harrisburg, Ore. The undertaker was Cron V. White of Halsey.^1,2
Howard Ludwig Falk was buried on 24 December 1910 Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon.¹

     Lois Verl Falk was born on 26 March 1915 in Harrisburg area, Linn County, Oregon.² She was the daughter of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond.³
     About 1920 in Linn County, Oregon, she appeared in a photograph with her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk.⁴
     On 5 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Louis [sic] V. Falk, daughter, a white, single female age 4 9/12, born in Oregon.⁵
     At County Road in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930 in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Lois V. Falk, daughter, age 15, born in Oregon, and had attended school.⁶
     A newspaper article tells about when their home burned: Loses Valuable Home by Fire. The large frame house of Julius Falk burned Thursday afternoon. Most of the furniture in the lower story was saved. A large crowd gathered, but could do nothing to stop the fire. It is said to have started in the upper story of the building but nobody knows how unless it be from the flue. Mr. Falk had carried insurance on it for years but lately had let the policy lapse. The fire was discovered about 4 o'clock when a daughter, Violet, went upstairs to rest, as she was not feeling well. She saw the fire in the attic and gave the alarm. Mr. Falk was gone at the time. Arrangements are under way to replace the house. It was built 19 years ago. Another clipping states Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who were so kind and thoughful during the loss of our house. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who helped in removing the contents during the fire, and we wish to especially thank all who had contributed to our home since. Julius Falk and family.⁷
     She married Benjamin Lotspeich at house of E. E. Carey in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 9 October 1934.⁸ The Marriage Certificate showed that they were married by Gilbert R. Carey, a minister. Their witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carey.⁸ A newspaper article was printed on 11 October 1934 in the Harrisburg Bulletin, Harrisburg, Oregon about the marriage of Lois Verl Falk and Benjamin Lotspeich. It read: YES, THEY GOT MARRIED. Lois Falk and Benjamin W. Lotspiech wanted to get married. Not having had a great deal of experience in this line, they naturally supposed that all one had to do was to go to the preacher and tell him to do his stuff. SO far, this was ok; but when they went to the preacher's (Gilbert Carey) house, they found him gone. Inquiry developed that he was working on his brother's farm running a tractor. Upon presenting their case, he left his tractor long enough to come into the house, marry them, and go back to work. The young couple left on a motorcycle the same day for Texas, the home of the groom, where they will live. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Falk.⁹ Lois Verl Lotspeich and Benjamin Lotspeich were divorced between 1940 and 1945.¹⁰ Lois Verl Lotspeich was named as an heir in the will of Florence Edna Falk, After her mother's death in 1979.¹¹
     Lois died on 19 April 1996 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 81. Her death was caused by a stroke.^12,2 Her body was buried on 23 April 1996 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^12,13
     An obituary for Lois Verl Lotspeich was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 24 April 1996. It read:

     Benjamin Lotspeich was born on 18 June 1911 in Palo Pinto County, Texas.^1,2
     He married Lois Verl Falk, daughter of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond, at house of E. E. Carey in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 9 October 1934.³ The Marriage Certificate showed that they were married by Gilbert R. Carey, a minister. Their witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carey.³ A newspaper article was printed on 11 October 1934 in the Harrisburg Bulletin, Harrisburg, Oregon about the marriage of Benjamin Lotspeich and Lois Verl Falk. It read: YES, THEY GOT MARRIED. Lois Falk and Benjamin W. Lotspiech wanted to get married. Not having had a great deal of experience in this line, they naturally supposed that all one had to do was to go to the preacher and tell him to do his stuff. SO far, this was ok; but when they went to the preacher's (Gilbert Carey) house, they found him gone. Inquiry developed that he was working on his brother's farm running a tractor. Upon presenting their case, he left his tractor long enough to come into the house, marry them, and go back to work. The young couple left on a motorcycle the same day for Texas, the home of the groom, where they will live. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Falk.⁴ Benjamin Lotspeich and Lois Verl Lotspeich were divorced between 1940 and 1945.⁵
     He married Erna Nell Morris on 11 July 1945.⁶
     Benjamin died on 13 September 1984 in Hamilton County, Texas, at age 73.^7,2

     Kay Jeanine Lotspeich was born on 5 November 1939 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. She was the daughter of Benjamin Lotspeich and Lois Verl Falk. She graduated from high school in Prescott Senior High School, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, on 27 May 1958. High School.
     She married James Ray McNarie at The Methodist Church in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, on 6 July 1959.¹ Kay's child, Timothy Jay McNarie, died on 30 June 1961. Kay was divorced from James Ray McNarie about 1985.
     Kay died on 15 May 2005 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, at age 65.²
     An obituary for Kay Jeanine McNarie was published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, Nevada on 20 May 2005. It read:
She was buried on 23 May 2005 in Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.²

     James Ray McNarie was born on 27 August 1936 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.^1,2
     He married Kay Jeanine Lotspeich, daughter of Benjamin Lotspeich and Lois Verl Falk, at The Methodist Church in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, on 6 July 1959.³ James was divorced from Kay Jeanine Lotspeich about 1985.
     James died on 21 February 2008 in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, at age 71.^1,2
     An obituary for James Ray McNarie was published in Kerrville Daily Times, Kerrville, Texas on 1 March 2008. It read:

     Timothy Jay McNarie was born on 29 June 1961.¹
     Timothy died on 30 June 1961. He was the son of James Ray McNarie and Kay Jeanine Lotspeich.

     Erma Evaline Falk was born on 14 May 1919 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon. She was the daughter of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond.²
     About 1920 in Linn County, Oregon, she appeared in a photograph with her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk.³
     On 5 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Erma E Falk, daughter, age 1 7/12, born in Oregon.⁴
     At County Road in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930 in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Erma E. Falk, daughter, age 10, born in Oregon and she had attended school.⁵
     A newspaper article tells about when their home burned: Loses Valuable Home by Fire. The large frame house of Julius Falk burned Thursday afternoon. Most of the furniture in the lower story was saved. A large crowd gathered, but could do nothing to stop the fire. It is said to have started in the upper story of the building but nobody knows how unless it be from the flue. Mr. Falk had carried insurance on it for years but lately had let the policy lapse. The fire was discovered about 4 o'clock when a daughter, Violet, went upstairs to rest, as she was not feeling well. She saw the fire in the attic and gave the alarm. Mr. Falk was gone at the time. Arrangements are under way to replace the house. It was built 19 years ago. Another clipping states Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who were so kind and thoughful during the loss of our house. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who helped in removing the contents during the fire, and we wish to especially thank all who had contributed to our home since. Julius Falk and family.⁶ She graduated from high school at Junction City Union High School, Junction City, Lane County, Oregon, on 9 June 1938.⁷
     Erma appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 6 April 1940 in Junction City, Lane County, Oregon. She was listed as Erma E Falk, a lodger in the household of John E. Miller. She was age 20, born in Oregon, working as a waitress in a cafe. She had completed 4 years of high school and had been living at the same place in 1935.⁸
     She married Adolph Oliver Grinde, son of Ole Olson Grinde and Amelia Anderson, in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 16 June 1941. Erma Evaline Grinde was named as an heir in the will of Florence Edna Falk, After her mother's death in 1979.⁹
     On 16 June 1991 Erma Evaline Grinde and Adolph Oliver Grinde had been married 50 years.
     Erma died on 9 April 2003 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 83.¹⁰

     Ludwig Falk was born about 1815 in Posen Province, Poland (then Prussia).^1,2
     He married Marianna Kuss at Evangelical Church in Grabau, Kreis Wirsitz, Posen Province, Poland (then Prussia), on 2 April 1839.³ By 1849 Ludwig and Marianna had four children. Rosalie was born 30 Aug 1840, August 11 Oct 1842, Wilhelmine 19 Sep 1845 and Henriette 21 May 1849.⁴ Ludwig became a widower at his wife's death after 21 May 1849.
     He married Anna Louise Boehm, daughter of Michael Boehm and Anna Rosina Leu, in Nakel, Kreis Wirsitz, Posen Province, Poland (then Prussia), on 24 November 1850.⁵ Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Falk immigrated in 1858 to the United States from the port of Breman on the bark Wieland, arriving at the port of Baltimore, Maryland on 22 Jun 1858.. Other family members traveling with them were Rosalie Falk, August Falk, Wilhelmine Falk, Charles Ludwig Falk and Caroline Falk. Rosalie,August and Wilhelmine were Ludwig's children from his first marriage.⁶ By Sep 1858 Ludwig and Anna moved to Muscoda Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. On 30 September 1858,Ludwig Falk purchased real estate from John G. Haase and Sophia Haase, in Muscoda area, Grant County, Wisconsin. The property was described as E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 8N, Range 1W Grant County, Wisconsin, containing 80 acres.⁷ 9 December 1858 John Ernest Falk was born, Ludwig and Anna's first child born in the United States.
     On 16 August 1860 Ludwig and Anna appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Muscoda Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. He was listed as Lewis Fauk, a 45 year old farmer born in Prussia, with $800 value real estate and $200 value personal property. She was listed as Anna L. Fauk, a 28 year old female born in Prussia. Their children Charles, Caroline and John were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Ludwig's children August and Wilhelmine.⁸ His son August Falk began military service on 16 August 1862 in Highland, Iowa County, Wisconsin, using the name John Krause. He was in Company G of the 27th Infantry Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers in the Civil War.⁹ While living in Grant County, three more sons were born to Ludwig and Anna: Leonard, Henry and Conrad. On 21 October 1865,Ludwig Falk purchased real estate from George Wright and Mary Wright, in Avoca area, Iowa County, Wisconsin. The property was described as S 1/2 of SW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 8N, Range 1E, containing 120 acres less 13+ acres previously deeded. This property is about five miles east of the land he owned in Grant County.¹⁰ On 31 October 1865,Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Falk sold real estate to George Schlump, Muscoda area, Grant County, Wisconsin. The property was described as E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 8N, Range 1W Grant County, Wisconsin, containing 80 acres. This was the land he had purchased in September of 1858.¹¹ After 31 October 1865 Ludwig and Anna moved to Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. By 1869 Ludwig and Anna had two more children. They had a son Albert and a daughter Elizabeth.
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, on 16 August 1870 Ludwig and Anna appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. Ludwig was listed as Ludwic Falk, a 55 year old white male farmer born in Prussia with $1000 value real estate and $425 value personal property. Both parents were of foreign birth. She was listed as Anna Falk, a 37 year old white female, born in Prussia. Both parents were of foreign birth. Her occupation was shown as housekeeper. Their children Charles, Caroline, John, Leonard, Henry, Conrad, Albert and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.¹² By 1877 Ludwig and Anna had three more children. They were Ida, Frederick William and Theodore.
     On 12 June 1880 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, Ludwig and Anna appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Ludwig Falk, a 64 year old farmer, born in Prussia and both parents born in Prussia. She was enumerated as Anna L Falk [although it has been indexed as Anna S] , wife, age 48, keeping house, born in Prussia as were both of her parents.. Their children John, Leonard, Henry, Conrad, Albert, Elizabeth, Ida, Frederick and Theodore were listed as living with them.¹³ It was on 4 Dec 1880 that the youngest child, Julius Adolph, was born to Ludwig and Anna. By 1881 Ludwig and Anna had at least twelve children. However in the 1900 census Anna Louise states that she had had fourteen children, ten living. The other two children are unknown, possibly dying as infants. Ludwig's child, Henry Falk, died on 4 June 1887 at age 24.^14,15 Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Falk were charter members of the St John's Lutheran Church, Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin, which was officially organized 1 February 1891. Ludwig's child, Ida Louise Gutknecht, died in April 1894.¹⁶
     Ludwig died on 31 January 1899 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.¹⁷ He was buried on 2 February 1899 in Avoca Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin.¹⁷ His grave marker inscription reads: FALK. LUDWIG. 1815 1899.¹⁷

     Anna Louise Boehm was born on 30 August 1832 in Josephkowo, Kreis Wirsitz, Posen Province, Poland (then Prussia).^1,2 The church record noted that Anna's parents were not married.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Boehm and Anna Rosina Leu.¹ Anna Louise Boehm was confirmed on 11 October 1846 in Evangelical Church, Nakel, Kreis Wirsitz, Posen Province, Poland (then Prussia).³
     She married Ludwig Falk in Nakel, Kreis Wirsitz, Posen Province, Poland (then Prussia), on 24 November 1850.⁴ Anna Louise Falk and Ludwig Falk immigrated in 1858 to the United States from the port of Breman on the bark Wieland, arriving at the port of Baltimore, Maryland on 22 Jun 1858.. Other family members traveling with them were Rosalie Falk, August Falk, Wilhelmine Falk, Charles Ludwig Falk and Caroline Falk. Rosalie,August and Wilhelmine were Ludwig's children from his first marriage.⁵ By Sep 1858 Anna and Ludwig moved to Muscoda Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. 9 December 1858 John Ernest Falk was born, Ludwig and Anna's first child born in the United States.
     On 16 August 1860 Anna and Ludwig appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Muscoda Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. He was listed as Lewis Fauk, a 45 year old farmer born in Prussia, with $800 value real estate and $200 value personal property. She was listed as Anna L. Fauk, a 28 year old female born in Prussia. Their children Charles, Caroline and John were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Ludwig's children August and Wilhelmine.⁶ While living in Grant County, three more sons were born to Ludwig and Anna: Leonard, Henry and Conrad. On 31 October 1865,Anna Louise Falk and Ludwig Falk sold real estate to George Schlump, Muscoda area, Grant County, Wisconsin. The property was described as E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 8N, Range 1W Grant County, Wisconsin, containing 80 acres. This was the land he had purchased in September of 1858.⁷ After 31 October 1865 Anna and Ludwig moved to Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. By 1869 Anna and Ludwig had two more children. They had a son Albert and a daughter Elizabeth.
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, on 16 August 1870 Anna and Ludwig appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. Ludwig was listed as Ludwic Falk, a 55 year old white male farmer born in Prussia with $1000 value real estate and $425 value personal property. Both parents were of foreign birth. She was listed as Anna Falk, a 37 year old white female, born in Prussia. Both parents were of foreign birth. Her occupation was shown as housekeeper. Their children Charles, Caroline, John, Leonard, Henry, Conrad, Albert and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.⁸ By 1877 Anna and Ludwig had three more children. They were Ida, Frederick William and Theodore.
     On 12 June 1880 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, Anna and Ludwig appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Ludwig Falk, a 64 year old farmer, born in Prussia and both parents born in Prussia. She was enumerated as Anna L Falk [although it has been indexed as Anna S] , wife, age 48, keeping house, born in Prussia as were both of her parents.. Their children John, Leonard, Henry, Conrad, Albert, Elizabeth, Ida, Frederick and Theodore were listed as living with them.⁹ It was on 4 Dec 1880 that the youngest child, Julius Adolph, was born to Ludwig and Anna. Anna was age 48 when Julius was born. By 1881 Anna and Ludwig had at least twelve children. However in the 1900 census Anna Louise states that she had had fourteen children, ten living. The other two children are unknown, possibly dying as infants. Anna's child, Henry Falk, died on 4 June 1887 at age 24.^10,11 Anna Louise Falk and Ludwig Falk were charter members of the St John's Lutheran Church, Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin, which was officially organized 1 February 1891. Anna's child, Ida Louise Gutknecht, died in April 1894.¹² Anna became a widow at her husband's death on 31 January 1899.¹³
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, she appeared in the household of Frederick William Falk on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 8 June 1900. Her name was listed as Louisa Falk. She was his mother, age 67, born Aug 1832, a widow with 14 children, 10 living. She, as well as her parents, were born in Germany. The date shown for immigration was 1860, 40 years previous, although the actual date was 1858.¹⁴
     Anna died on 27 July 1901 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, at age 68.¹⁵ She was buried at Avoca Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin.¹⁶ The inscription on her grave marker reads: FALK. ANNA L. 1833 1901.¹⁶

     Violet Margaret Falk was born on 11 March 1924 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond.²
     At County Road in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930 in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Violet M. Falk, daughter, age 6, born in Oregon.³
     A newspaper article tells about when their home burned: Loses Valuable Home by Fire. The large frame house of Julius Falk burned Thursday afternoon. Most of the furniture in the lower story was saved. A large crowd gathered, but could do nothing to stop the fire. It is said to have started in the upper story of the building but nobody knows how unless it be from the flue. Mr. Falk had carried insurance on it for years but lately had let the policy lapse. The fire was discovered about 4 o'clock when a daughter, Violet, went upstairs to rest, as she was not feeling well. She saw the fire in the attic and gave the alarm. Mr. Falk was gone at the time. Arrangements are under way to replace the house. It was built 19 years ago. Another clipping states Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who were so kind and thoughful during the loss of our house. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who helped in removing the contents during the fire, and we wish to especially thank all who had contributed to our home since. Julius Falk and family.⁴ A newspaper article was printed on 24 December 1935 in the Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon naming Violet. It read: Busey School Gives Program Friday Night....."The First Christmas Night," recitation, by Violet Falk.⁵
     She appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 24 April 1940 in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Violet Falk, age 16, born in Oregon, completed 3 years of high school.⁶ She graduated from high school in Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, on 22 May 1941.^7,1
     She married Arthur E. Krebs in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 8 December 1946.¹ Violet Margaret Falk and Arthur E. Krebs were divorced on 7 November 1961 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
     She married Melvin Lyle Moorehead in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, on 13 June 1964.¹ Violet Margaret Krebs was named as an heir in the will of Florence Edna Falk, After her mother's death in 1979.⁸ Violet became a widow at her husband's death on 28 April 2001.⁹
     Violet died on 13 December 2011 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 87.^1,10
     An obituary for Violet Margaret Moorehead was published in the Eugene Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 20 December 2011. It read: