1 Salt Lake Tribune, Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/18/2004.

2 GEDCOM file imported on 4 Oct 2002. merge of jim chapman & jody gloor.

3 GEDCOM file imported on 15 Sep 2002. Jim Chapman.

4 State of Utah, Berth Certificate - James Carl Chapman (State of Utah).

5 Alamosa Ward, San Luis Stake - LDS Church, Certificate of Baptism and Confirmation - Lida Elizabeth Berly.

6 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 130.

7 1930 census, Elk Twp, Beckham, OK p. 3301 sheet 13b, 1930 census, Elk Twp, Beckham, OK p. 3301 sheet 13b.

8 San Louis Valley Courier, San Louis Valley Courier, Alamosa, Colorado.

9 SS Byerly's obit & funeral card, SS Byerly obit & funeral card.

10 desert News.

11 funeral card.

12 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 26.

13 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), Byerly, John F. Jr., The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, The Dietz Press, 1994.

14 Ancestery.com, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

15 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 38.

16 Ibid, p. 33.

17 Ibid, p. 26, 38.

18 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, BYERLY, ELIZABETH EMMERTE: She was married Mr. Byerly at Centerview, Mo., October 1 1883.

19 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger Jan. 6, 1934 page 26.

20 GEDCOM file imported on 15 Sep 2002. Jody Gloor.

21 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 80.

22 US Government, US Census 1920 - Elk City, Beckham, Oklahoma (FHL #1821451), EDate: 9 Jan 1920, SD: 7, ED: 8, Sheet: 9, Page 222.

23 US Government, US Census - 1850 German Twp., Allen Co., Ohio, p. 306.

24 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002).

25 From Charles Byerly, Dec 21, 1920.

26 tombstone picture, Acording to his Tombstone hid death was the Aug 20, 1817 instead of the 21st.

27 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, from BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com.

28 tombstone picture, picture from Charles Byerly.

29 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Location from Jon Byerly.

30 1850 census German Twp, Allen Co., Ohio, 1850 census German Twp, Allen Co., Ohio p. 611 enumerated 23 Aug 1850.

31 1860 census Iowa WARREN LIBERTY TWP, 1860 census Iowa WARREN LIBERTY TWP p878 sheet 214 enumerated 24 July 1860.

32 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Warrented deed, Centerview, Johnson, MO.

33 BRETHREN-D Digest (BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com), Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003.

34 Ibid, Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 records of the Mineral Creek Church.

35 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, 1900 Johnson, Post Oak Twp, Missouri census. Enumerated 2 June 1990.

36 1900 U.S. Census Missouri, Johnson, Post Oak twp, 1900 U.S. Census Missouri, Johnson, Post Oak twp, ED# 113, p. 3292, sheet 2A.

37 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, BYERLY, ELIZABETH EMMERTE: Together they came to the Indian territory in 1901.

38 The Missionary Visitor (December 1912), Vol. 15 No. 12 page 400.

39 oil & gas lease, copy of the origanal.

40 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, BYERLY, ELIZABETH EMMERTE: and located here in 1910.

41 1910 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Beckham, Merritt, Twp, 1910 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Beckham, Merritt, Twp. ED# 11 p. 5851 sheet 10B.

42 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 80, I belive the MD birthplace is incorret here.

43 From Charles Byerly, Due to that Jim Chapman had the town & county for MD. I changed the state from TN to MD. On July 21, 1920.

44 tombstone picture, previos birthdate was 3 Mar 1857, but her tombstone says 1860 & at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/beckham/cemeteries/fairlaw1.txt lists Byerly Elizabeth Emmerte 03/02/1860 12/13/1933 W/O John A.*.

45 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, BYERLY, ELIZABETH EMMERTE: Mrs. Byerly was born March 2 1860 at Mount Carroll, Illinois.

46 From Charles Byerly, Dec 12, 1933.

47 tombstone picture, Tombstone picture has 1933 & ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/beckham/cemeteries/fairlaw1.txt lists it as Byerly Elizabeth Emmerte 03/02/1860 12/13/1933 W/O John A.*.

48 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, The Gospel Messenger Jan. 6, 1934 page 26.

49 obituary, Fowler Tribune Friday April 7, 1987.

50 Denver Public Library, Colorado Marriages, 1858-1939, CD-ROM, Colorado Marriages, 1858-1939, page 2,907.

51 (http://www.sctc.state.co.us/marriages/default.aspx), Colorado Marriages Search.

52 The San Louis Valley Courier, The San Louis Valley Courier clipping (Alamosa Colorado, 16 Jan 1857), 16 Jan 1957.

53 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 129.

54 US Government, US Census 1920 - Elk City, Beckham, Oklahoma (FHL #1821451), E. Date 6 & 7 Jan 1920, Dist: 7, ED: 11, Sheet 2.

55 tombstone picture, http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/co/costones/otero/fowlerlm.htm.

56 1920 Merritt twp, Beckham, Oklahoma, 1920 census, Merrit Twp, Beckham, OK p. 2251 sheet 2A.

57 Social Security Death Index.

58 1920 United States Federal Census Illinois, Peoria, Hollis, District 53, p.99 sheet 8B, 1920 United States Federal Census Illinois, Peoria, Hollis, District 53, p.99 sheet 8B.

59 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Marrage Certicate.

60 Story by Wanda Byerly Negley.

61 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, ftp.

62 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger -- August 19,1933.

63 Ibid, page 14, Gospel Messenger, Jan 6, 1891.

64 1900 U.S. Census Missouri, Henry, Bogard Twp., ED# 76, p47 sheet 16A, 1900 U.S. Census Missouri, Henry, Bogard Twp., ED# 76, p47 sheet 16A.

65 1930 Census Oklahoma Beckham Elk City, District 7, 1930 Census Oklahoma Beckham Elk City, District 7 p. 5761 sheet 8B.

66 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman.

67 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger -- April 4, 1925.

68 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, via http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb.

69 Ibid, Funeral Notice J.A. McVey Died at his home in Elk City March 12, 1925.

70 Ibid, Funeral Notice J.A. McVey Died at his home in Elk City March 12, 1925 Funeral services will be at Dunkard Church Saturday, March 14, 1925 11:00 a.m. Rev. John R. Pilzer, officiating.

71 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, 1887.

72 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=tschenekl&i d=I4521, Samuel Martin BYERLY was born 1856 in Lima, German Twnp, Allen Co, OH (now called American Twp), and died 1890. He was buried UNKNOWN in Centerview, MO cemetery.

73 Ibid, died 1890. He was buried UNKNOWN in Centerview, MO cemetery.

74 BRETHREN-D Digest V02 #497.

75 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Emojohnso/cemetery/Centerview.txt Centerview Cemetery Located in Centerview Township on V V Hwy . This cemetery is complete as of August 22, 1999. Byerly Samuel M. Feb. 22, 1856 Dec. 8, 1890.

76 1910 U.S. Census Indiana Marshall Walnut Townships, 1910 U.S. Census Indiana Marshall Walnut Townships ED# 115 p.0700 sheet 2A.

77 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 185, p.237, sheet 1A, 2A, 3B, 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 185, p.237, sheet 1A.

78 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, December 3, 1921.

79 Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, MARSHALL COUNTY, IND. CEMETERIES Vol. 2.

80 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp. ED# 83 p.8338 sheet 11A, 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp. ED# 83 p.8338 sheet 11A, enumerated 25 June 1990.

81 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/).

82 Gospel Messenger, From The Gospel Messenger January 25, 1936.

83 1910 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp, District 115 p.244 sheet 3B, 1910 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp, District 115 p.244 sheet 3B.

84 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Indiana, Marshall County, 0, Draft Card M.

85 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Polk, ED# 179, p173, sheet 3A, 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Polk, ED# 179, p173, sheet 3A.

86 1930 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Center twp., District 6, p87, sheet 7A, 1930 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Center twp., District 6, p87, sheet 7A.

87 Pilot News, 3 Feb 1951 page 3, Saturday publication, Pilot News, 3 Feb 1951 page 3.

88 Pilot News, Sat. 3 Feb. 1951 page 3, Pilot News, Sat. 3 Feb. 1951 page 3.

89 Newspaper, Downers Grove Reporter, March 25, 1970.

90 Ibid, Chicago Tribune (IL) - 1970 03, 26.

91 1930 United States Federal Census Illinois, Cook, Chicago (Districts 751-1000), District 971, p.251 sheet 17B, 1930 United States Federal Census Illinois, Cook, Chicago (Districts 751-1000), District 971, p.251 sheet 17B.

92 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Illinois, Chicago City.

93 Newspaper, Fred & Pearl Rohrer's 60 anniversary.

94 Social Security Death Index, U.S. Social Security Death Index.

95 Newspaper, Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - March 1, 1996.

96 Ancestery.com, Ohio Deaths, 1958-2000.

97 1920 United States Federal Census Nebraska, Buffalo, Kearney, District 48, p. 213 sheet 18B, 1920 United States Federal Census Nebraska, Buffalo, Kearney, District 48, p. 213 sheet 18B.

98 1930 United States Federal Census Indiana, Wabash, North Manchester, District 1, p.6 sheet 6A, 1930 United States Federal Census Indiana, Wabash, North Manchester, District 1, p.6 sheet 6A.

99 Gospel Messenger, From The Gospel Messenger April 20, 1912 Rohrer, Bro. Samuel, born in Montgomery County, Ohio , Dec. l8, 1826.

100 Ibid, From The Gospel Messenger April 20, 1912.

101 Ibid, From The Gospel Messenger April 20, 1912 In 1852 he and his wife settled at Peru, Miami Co., Ind.

102 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Miami, Washington Twp. p.343 p.58, 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Miami, Washington Twp. p.343 p.58.

103 1870 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Washington twp., Bunker Hill Post Office p.264, p.2, 1870 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Washington twp., Bunker Hill Post Office p.264, p.2.

104 Gospel Messenger, Later he moved on a tract of land near Bunker Hill, where he lived for about forty years.

105 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Washington, District 122, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Washington, District 122 p.575A.

106 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Miami, Washington Twp., ED# 111, p298, sheet 14A, 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Miami, Washington Twp., ED# 111, p298, sheet 14A.

107 1910 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 115, p248, sheet 2A, 1910 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 115, p248, sheet 2A.

108 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), Springdale Cemetary Records p. 16.

109 Marriage Records, Miami County, Indiana Index to Marriage Records M-S Volume 2 1850-1920 Page 9. Martin Lida H, Frederick Rohrer, Oct 7 1886, Book C 7 Page 552.

110 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), Brethren (Dunker) Church Cemetary Records (FHL 977.2 al #65).

111 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger --December 18, 1926.

112 1870 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Deer Creek twp., Miami Post Office, p57 p18, 1870 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Deer Creek twp., Miami Post Office, p57 p18.

113 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Washington twp, District 122 p.576C, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Washington twp, District 122 p.576C.

114 from Jody Gloor, from Jody Gloor.

115 Gospel Messenger, From The Gospel Messenger, December 3, 1921.

116 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), Springdale Cemetary Records p. 16 Brethren (Dunker) Church Cemetary Records (FHL 977.2 al#65).

117 BRETHREN-D Digest (BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com), BRETHREN-D Digest V02 #531.

118 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), (FHL #803.281 p. 58).

119 Ibid, (FHL 977.284 x29e 1870).

120 Ibid, Land Owners - Miami Co., Indiana p. 43 (FHL 977.284 R21).

121 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmarsha/3/farmstat.htm.

122 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Polk, District 99, p.11 p.21A, 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Polk, District 99, p.11 p.21A.

123 Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index.

124 1930 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Plymouth City, Center twp., Ward 3, District 5, p72 sheet 9A, 1930 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Plymouth City, Center twp., Ward 3, District 5, p72 sheet 9A.

125 Newspaper, Pilot News.

126 1910 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 115, p.248 sheet 7A, 1910 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 115, p.248 sheet 7A.

127 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp, 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp. ED# 83 p.8338 sheet 11A, enumerated 25 June 1990.

128 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Indiana, Marshall County, 0, Draft Card R.

129 Gospel Messenger, From Gospel Messenger.

130 Ancestery.com, Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920.

131 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Pipe Creek twp, District 121, p.567 p21A, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Pipe Creek twp, District 121, p.567 p21A.

132 1870 US census Pipe Creek twp., Miami, Indiana, Peru post office, p.225 p.24, 1870 US census Pipe Creek twp., Miami, Indiana, Peru post office, p.225 p.24.

133 Index To Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume III Letters N-Z Inclusive, Book: 12, Original Source Page: 220.

134 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmarsha/1919/mar-w.htm.

135 1910 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp, District 115, p.242 sheet 1A, 1910 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut Twp, District 115, p.242 sheet 1A.

136 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Indiana, Marshall County, 0, Draft Card R.

137 1920 United States Federal Census Wisconsin, Rusk, Ladysmith, District 188, p.124 sheet 5A, 1920 United States Federal Census Wisconsin, Rusk, Ladysmith, District 188, p.124 sheet 5A.

138 Miami County Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters M-Z p.86, Miami County Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters M-Z p.86.

139 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, March 27, 1920.

140 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 185, p.237, sheet 1A, 2A, 3B, 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 185, p.237, sheet 2A.

141 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger July 26, 1924.

142 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Labette, Montana Twp, District 114, p.126 sheet 6A, 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Labette, Montana Twp, District 114, p.126 sheet 6A.

143 website, http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmarsha/3/obits2004.pdf.

144 1920 United States Federal Census Texas, Bexar, San Antonio, Ward 4, District 58, p.187 sheet 11A, 1920 United States Federal Census Texas, Bexar, San Antonio, Ward 4, District 58, p.187 sheet 11A.

145 1930 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, North twp, District 13, p.166 sheet 8B, 1930 United States Federal Census Indiana, Marshall, North twp, District 13, p.166 sheet 8B.

146 1910 United States Federal Census Texas, Lasalle, Pct 2, District 74, p.6 sheet 6A, 1910 United States Federal Census Texas, Lasalle, Pct 2, District 74, p.6 sheet 6A.

147 website, http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/oh/oh-athens11.htm.

148 Newspaper, Parkersberg News & Parkersberg Sentinel.

149 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, family bible.

150 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, McVEY, JAMES ABSOLOM: was united in marriage to Miss. (Anna) Quick, August *th, 1880.

151 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, At a Council Meeting in July 1911, J. A. McVey was called to the office of deacon in the Elk City Church.

152 Ibid, copy from the birth records of the famliy bible.

153 Ibid, a family letter from Tom McVey Short's aunt.

154 Jon Byerly, E-mail from Jon Byerly to Jim Chapman 5 Apr 2000.

155 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 37.

156 BRETHREN-D Digest (BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com), The Gospel Messenger, December 19, 1896 Deceased was born in Rockingham County, Va.

157 Ibid, The Gospel Messenger, December 19, 1896.

158 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, sexton book for the cemetery.

159 1840 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Not Stated p.252 #4, 1840 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Not Stated p.252 #4.

160 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, December 19, 1896 She united with the Brethren church in her twenty-third year and remained steadfast in the faith until death.

161 US Government, US Census - 1850 German Twp., Allen Co., Ohio, p. 306 http.

162 Maternal Harr Ancestors Web Page (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lawrpaul/harrancs / index.htm#t oc), http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lawrpaul/harrancs/d0/i0013660 .htm.

163 The Church of the Brethren, The Brethren Encyclopedia - Vol. 3, p. 1578.

164 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajeffer/Cemeteries/Brethren_Dunkard/Dunkard_B.html.

165 Christian Family Companion, Christian Family Companion Oct. 29 1867 page 368 Vol. III No. 43.

166 email from Jody Gloor on Charles Byerly's records, Benjamin Byerly & daughter Margaret burried in Liberty Center Cemetary - Cedar Falls, IA.

167 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwashin/churches/brethren.htm.

168 US GenWeb, http.

169 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, signature on transfer of membership letter, which, along with the other ministers/elders of Sugar Creek (West) COB.

170 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Crawford, Osage Twp, District 90, p.27 sheet 7A, 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Crawford, Osage Twp, District 90, p.27 sheet 7A. 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Crawford, Osage Twp, District 90, p.27 sheet 7A, enumerated 30 April 1910
Wolfe Eli G, head, 20, married 6y, KS, IN, IN, farmer, rent farm
Dora, A *, wife, 25, married 6y, 2 children 2 living, KS, IN, IN
Pauline, dau, 5, KS, KS, KS
Paul, son, 3, KS, KS, KS

171 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Craig, Township 2, District 4, p.234 sheet 5A, 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Craig, Township 2, District 4, p.234 sheet 5A.

172 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Oklahoma, Craig County.

173 1930 United States Federal Census Kansas, Labette, Mount Pleasant, District, p.102 sheet 1A, 1930 United States Federal Census Kansas, Labette, Mount Pleasant, District, p.102 sheet 1A.

174 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Cherokee, Sheridan, District 37, p.253 sheet 14B & p.254 sheet 15A, 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Cherokee, Sheridan, District 37, p.253 sheet 14B & p.254 sheet 15A.

175 Jim Chapman.

176 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 99.

177 The Vindicator, From The Vindicator, December, 1969 He was united in marriage to Ada Frances Byerly at Elk City, Oklahoma on Nov. 29, 1911.

178 US GenWeb, http://www.rootsweb.com/~okbeckha/marriages/marr123.txt This is the list of Marriage Licenses issued in Books 1 - 3 for Beckham County. ROOT, JOHN J. - BYERLY, ADA, 29 NOV 1911, book 2 p. 282.

179 GEDCOM file imported on 4 Oct 2002. merge of jim chapman & jody gloor, Conversation with Lida Elizabeth (Chapman) Byerly, Daughter of Samuel MARRIAGE.

180 US Government, US Census 1920 - Elk City, Beckham, Oklahoma (FHL #1821451), EDate: 9 Jan 1920, SD: 7, ED: 6, Sheet: 9, Page 8115.

181 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, January 14, 1933 born in Johnson County, Mo, died Dec. 9, 1932.

182 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=tschenekl&i d=I4521.

183 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=deedles40&i d=I1920.

184 Gospel Messenger, I found Waterford & Modesto, Stanislaus, California on the inernet for place of death, so I'm not sure.

185 "Waterford Woman Called By Death," Modesto News-Herald\i0, 10 Dec 1932, p. 11; digital images.; Ada Francis (Byerly) Root obituary

186 Ibid, The Gospel Messenger, January 14, 1933.

187 1930 U.S. Federal Census California, Stanislaus, Waterford, District 50, 1930 U.S. Federal Census California, Stanislaus, Waterford, District 50 p.0792 sheet 9A.

188 The Vindicator, From The Vindicator, December, 1969 oot, John James, son of Joseph Allen and Emma Adaline (Bastin) Root, was born March 24, 1892, near Carthage Jasper Co., Missouri.

189 Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County, WOOD COLONY
OLD GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN CEMETERY
MODESTO, STANISLAUS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, http://www.cagenweb.com/lr/stanislaus/woodcolony.html.

190 The Vindicator, From The Vindicator, December, 1969.

191 Modesto Bee, John James Roots obituary.

192 The Vindicator, From The Vindicator, December, 1969 In the Wood Colony cemetery, as the body was laid to rest.

193 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, This also put Elizabeth in Mt. Carrol IL. for her birth.

194 1880 U.S. Federal Census Missouri, Johnson, Rose Hill twp, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Missouri, Johnson, Rose Hill twp. p.242D.

195 Obituaries on file at the Sayre County Library OK, Together they came to the Indian territory in 1901.

196 Brethren Encyclopedia, Brethren Encyclopedia V2 p.1122.

197 (http://search.ancestry.com), Missouri Marriages to 1850.

198 US GenWeb, http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmiami/cssvllecm.html.

199 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), Cassville Cemetary Record p.8 Tipton Co., Indiana History pp. 196-197 (FHL 977.2555 h2p vol. 1-2).

200 Ibid, History of Miami Co. Indiana p. 208 (FHL 977.284 h2s).

201 Ibid, 1850 US Census - Indiana Johnson Co., Nineveh Twp p. 139 (FHL #442934).

202 1850 U.S. Census Indiana, Johnson, Nineveh twp, p139, 1850 U.S. Census Indiana, Johnson, Nineveh twp, p139.

203 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Howard, Jerome, p669 p151, 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Howard, Jerome, p669 p151.

204 website, American Civil War Soldiers.

205 George Hazzard (G. Hazzard, author and publisher), Page 390.

206 1870 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Clay Twp, Miami post office, p.35 p.2, 1870 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Clay Twp, Miami post office, p.35 p.2.

207 Newspaper, Kokomo Tribune, Kokomo, Indiana 28 Nov. 1871, Page 2.

208 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), Howard Co., Indiana Marriage Records vol. 1 p. 49 Tipton Co., Indiana Marriage Records 1844 - 1870 p. 138 (FHL 977.2555 v 28ti).

209 Index to Marriage Records 1844-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters H to O Inclusive, Index to Marriage Records 1844-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters H to O Inclusive.

210 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), She died on 8 October 1872 in Deer Creek, Howard, IN.

211 Ibid, Cassville Cemetary Record p. 9.

212 1900 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Center twp, Kokomo City, District 60, p.127 sheet 11A, 1900 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Center twp, Kokomo City, District 60, p.127 sheet 11A.

213 1850 U.S. Census Indiana, Howard, Howard twp., p.409, 1850 U.S. Census Indiana, Howard, Howard twp., p.409.

214 1860 U.S. Census, Indiana, Howard, Howard twp, Cassville post office, p583 p.65, 1860 U.S. Census, Indiana, Howard, Howard twp, Cassville post office, p583 p.65.

215 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Marriage: IGI Film458204, Batch A458204, Marriage records of Washington Co., Maryland.

216 Marriage Records, http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/marriage.html Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900, Groom-EMMERT, JONATHON Bride-HERSHEY, LYDIA Date-09/25/1851 Vol./Page-OMR/0046 License-No.00000363 County-CARROLL.

217 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, I narrowed down the year here to 1818.

218 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, May 3, 1892.

219 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Mary is buried in the Centerview Cemetery, Johnson County, MO.

220 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojohnso/cemetery/Centerview.txt.

221 Public Domain Land Tract Sales, http.

222 Ibid, http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/data_lan.html Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database EMMERT JONATHAN NWNE 26 25N 04E 4 06/20/1846 CARROLL.

223 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman.

224 deed, book 41 p.499.

225 wills, Wills of Johnson Co Mo Volume E 1852-1894 Page 488 & 489. Will records, 1840-1916 FHL US/CAN Film 959931.

226 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Taken from her possible obituary.

227 Ibid, BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com.

228 Gospel Messenger, From The Gospel Messenger - November 17, 1923.

229 Ibid, Obituary From The Gospel Messenger - November 17, 1923:.

230 death certificate, Death certificate of Sarah Cathrine (Byerly) White #58016.

231 The Auglaize County Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society, AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OHIO CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS, VOLUME 1, BOOK 2, Page 222.

232 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Townships, ED# 44, p283 sheet 11B, 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Townships, ED# 44, p283 sheet 11B.

233 1910 United States Federal Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Twp, District 69, p.23 sheet 13A, 1910 United States Federal Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Twp, District 69, p.23 sheet 13A.

234 1920 United States Federal Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union, District 224, p.275 sheet 2 A & B, 1920 United States Federal Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union, District 224, p.275 sheet 2 A & B.

235 Gospel Messenger, his wife's obit From The Gospel Messenger - November 17, 1923.

236 Jon Byerly, Email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman- 13 Oct 2002, Warren County marriage records: Liberty twp, Warren, County, Iowa, USA.

237 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, May 29, 1920.

238 1870 United States Federal Census Arkansas, Benton, Round Prairie Twp. (Double Springs Post Office?), p.345 p.69, 1870 United States Federal Census Arkansas, Benton, Round Prairie Twp. (Double Springs Post Office?), p.345 p.69.

239 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Montgomery, Rutland twp., District 143, p.276 sheet 4A, 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Montgomery, Rutland twp., District 143, p.276 sheet 4A.

240 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Franklin, 3-Wd Ottawa, District 93, p.150 sheet 9A, 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Franklin, 3-Wd Ottawa, District 93, p.150 sheet 9A, enumerated.

241 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Franklin, Ottawa City, 3rd Ward, District 96, p.163 sheet 14A, 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Franklin, Ottawa City, 3rd Ward, District 96, p.163 sheet 14A.

242 Jon Byerly, tombstone Picture, Allen Co or Franklin Co, OH, USA.

243 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Picture of tomb stone.

244 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, April 6, 1901.

245 R. Sare, Abreviated Sketch of Martin Family (a brief listing of the descendants of A.F. Martin and his wives (Catherine Dorcas Hoback and Eliza Ballinger made for a family reuinion.

246 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, tombstone picture.

247 Newspaper, Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) Page: 27.

248 email, Karen Cantrell.

249 Newspaper, The Oklahoman.

250 1920 United States Federal Census Indiana, Union, Liberty town, District 131, p.242 sheet 1B, 1920 United States Federal Census Indiana, Union, Liberty town, District 131, p.242 sheet 1B.

251 1930 United States Federal Census Indiana, Union, Liberty, District 2, p.9 sheet 1B, 1930 United States Federal Census Indiana, Union, Liberty, District 2, p.9 sheet 1B.

252 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Cherokee, Ross Twp, M**i*** City, District 38, p.85 sheet 11B, 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, Cherokee, Ross Twp, M**i*** City, District 38, p.85 sheet 11B.

253 Vera Wolfe's funeral card, Funeral Card.

254 Obituary: Ernest M. Wolfe (http://www.news-star.com), http://www.news-star.com/stories/053099/obi_053099.shtml.

255 US GenWeb, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/cemeteries/jonessz.txt.

256 1910 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Payne, Paradise twp. ED# 195 p.9101 sheet 1b, 1910 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Payne, Paradise twp. ED# 195 p.9101 sheet 1b.

257 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma ,Elk twp, ED# 107, 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma ,Elk twp, ED# 107 p.9576 sheet X5A.

258 1930 U.S. Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk twp, 1930 U.S. Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk twp, District 19 p. 7000 sheet 8A.

259 GEDCOM file imported on 4 Oct 2002. merge of jim chapman & jody gloor, !PARENTS-SIBLINGS-SPOUSE: A Descendant chart for Benjamin Byerly 1807 - 1867 given to me by Ginger (McCormick) Soderlund. Dated 4-6-94.

260 Newspaper, The Modesto Bee.

261 Modesto Bee, John James Root obit in Modesto Bee.

262 Newspaper, Modesto Bee, The (CA), Page: B4.

263 The Vindicator, THE VINDICATOR, April, 1963 - 124.

264 GEDCOM file imported on 4 Oct 2002. merge of jim chapman & jody gloor, !PARENTS-SPOUSE-SIBLINGS: A Descendant chart for Benjamin Byerly 1807 - 1867 given to me by Ginger (McCormick) Soderlund. Dated 4-6-94.

265 Modesto Bee\i0, November 21, 2002, p. B4; digital images.

266 Social Security Administration database(accessed 14 Jun 2008), entry for Ralph E. Gish, 19 Nov 2002.

267 U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.

268 US GenWeb, http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwashin/cemetery/cemLimestoneCOB.htm.

269 1860 United States Federal Census, Tennessee, Washington, District 3, Old Brylesville (Broylesville?) post office, p.149 p.38, 1860 United States Federal Census, Tennessee, Washington, District 3, Old Brylesville (Broylesville?) post office, p.149 p.38.

270 1870 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, District 3, p201 p22, 1870 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, District 3, p201 p22.

271 1880 U.S. Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, District 3, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, District 3.

272 1900 United States Federal Census Illinois, Macon, Long Creek Twp, District 60, p.23 sheet 10B, 1900 United States Federal Census Illinois, Macon, Long Creek Twp, District 60, p.23 sheet 10B.

273 (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/MarriageSearchServlet), Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.

274 1880 United States Federal Census Illinois, Marion, Stephenson, District 115, p.81 sheet 1A, 1880 United States Federal Census Illinois, Marion, Stephenson, District 115, p.81 sheet 1A.

275 Miami County Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters M-Z Page: 191, Miami County Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters M-Z p.191.

276 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut township, ED# 83, p226 sheet 4A, 1900 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut township, ED# 83, p226 sheet 4A.

277 Gospel Messenger, From The Gospel Messenger.

278 Marriage Records, Miami County, Indiana Index to Marriage Records A-E Volume 1 1850-1920, Page 27. Ballinger Mary J, Wm Rohrer, Aug 9 1883, Book C 7, Page 153.

279 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger August 28, 1943.

280 Ibid, Gospel Messenger August 28, 1943.

281 Plymouth Pilot Newspaper.

282 email from Alan D. Rohrer, d. 7/12/1943 in Argos Buried: Walnut Church Cemetery, Church of the Brethren.

283 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 185, p.237, sheet 1A, 2A, 3B, 1920 U.S. Census Indiana, Marshall, Walnut twp., ED# 185, p.237, sheet 3B.

284 email from Alan D. Rohrer.

285 Ibid, Mary: b: 10/6/1864.

286 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index(R) (Copyright (c) 1980, 2002), downloaded 15 Nov 2006.

287 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojohnso/cemetery/Centerview.txt Emmert *v**ry Jan. 17, 1854 Nov. 6, 1879 dau. of ** and S. Emmert *= this stone was broken into three pieces and some of the pieces were.

288 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Emailed copy of marriage certificate.

289 Gospel Messenger, From The Gospel Messenger Sep 3, 1898 Emmert, Joseph H. At Altamont, Labette, Kansas, Aug 5, 1898, Joseph H. son of Jonathan and Lydia Emmert, deceased, aged 41 years.

290 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Joseph Emmert is buried in the Altamont Cemetery with this inscription: J.H. Emmert, 20 Oct 1856-5 August 1898.

291 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger Sep 3, 1898.

292 The White Banner (Altamont, Labette County, Kansas), August 11, 1898.

293 deed, Johnson Co. MO. Deed Records, Vol 41 page 499. FHL #959977.

294 Ibid, Johnson Co. Deed Book 47, page 274 FHL #959980.

295 1900 United States Federal Census MISSOURI, JOHNSON, Madisen Twp, 3-WD HOLDEN, p.139 sheet 12A, enumerated, 1900 United States Federal Census MISSOURI, JOHNSON, Madisen Twp, 3-WD HOLDEN, p.139 sheet 12A.

296 Jon Dennis Byerly, E-mail from Jon Dennis Byerly to Jim Chapman
(13 Oct 2000).

297 1880 census Liberty, Warren, Iowa, 1880 census Liberty, Warren, Iowa, p459A.

298 Ancestery.com, Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.

299 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Full name was sent to me on 17 Oct 2002 from Jon's records via 1880 Warren census.

300 Ibid, Jon learned from our cousin, Mary Evelyn Herron about this degenerative neuromuscular disorder.

301 Jon Byerly, Email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman- 13 Oct 2002, Jon got the information from their tombstone in the Old Altoona Cemetery near Des Moines, Iowa.

302 Jon D. Byerly, E-mail from Jon Byerly 5 Apr 200 to James Chapman.

303 website, http://iagenweb.org/jasper/marriage/gv1-b.htm.

304 1880 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Altoona Clay twp, District 249, p.655 p.6B & p.656 p7C, 1880 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Altoona Clay twp, District 249, p.655 p.6B & p.656 p7C.

305 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, combination of sources.

306 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Henry, Liberty, 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Henry, Liberty.

307 1860 United States Federal Census Iowa, Jasper, Poweshiek, p.891 p.79, 1860 United States Federal Census Iowa, Jasper, Poweshiek, p.891 p.79.

308 1900 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Clay twp, Altoona town, District 63, p.54 sheet 2A, 1900 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Clay twp, Altoona town, District 63, p.54 sheet 2A.

309 Roster and Record of Iowa Volunteers in the war of the Rebellion vol. 2, FHL # 987646.

310 State of Iowa, Marriage Certificate - William H. Byerly - Lulu Crooke.

311 1930 United States Federal Census Iowa, Fayette, Fremont, District 17, p.166 sheet 3A, 1930 United States Federal Census Iowa, Fayette, Fremont, District 17, p.166 sheet 3A.

312 1900 U.S. Census Iowa, Marshall, Timber Creek, ED# 126, p.293 p.1B, 1900 U.S. Census Iowa, Marshall, Timber Creek, ED# 126, p.293 p.1B.

313 1920 United States Federal Census Iowa, Story, Collins, District 189, p.8 sheet 2A, 1920 United States Federal Census Iowa, Story, Collins, District 189, p.8 sheet 2A.

314 Iowa Cemetery Records Record, Iowa Cemetery Records Record.

315 1870 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Beaver, p.77 p.1, Altoon Post Office, 1870 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Beaver, p.77 p.1, Altoon Post Office.

316 1880 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Altoona, Clay Twp. District 249, p.654 p.4D, 1880 United States Federal Census Iowa, Polk, Altoona, Clay Twp. District 249, p.654 p.4D.

317 Newspaper, Oelwein Daily Register, of Wednesday, January 26, 2005.

318 Ibid, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA.

319 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, forwared from Carolyn.

320 obituary, David Stevens Byerly, The Daily Times Salisbury, MD.

321 1930 United States Federal Census Maryland, Prince George's, Vansville, Beltsi*lle (unincorpated), District 3, p.17 sheet 7A, 1930 United States Federal Census Maryland, Prince George's, Vansville, Beltsi*lle (unincorpated), District 3, p.17 sheet 7A.

322 Newspaper, Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) Page: 2.

323 Ibid, Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) Page: 4.

324 OBITUARY - Bible Monitor, OBITUARY - Bible Monitor vol LXXIX #7 July 2001 p 25-26.

325 Newspaper, Kansas City Star, The (MO) - August 23, 1994, Page: B3.

326 Social Security Death Index, SSDI Lola RUSCHHAUPT.

327 GEDCOM file imported on 4 Oct 2002. merge of jim chapman & jody gloor, !SPOUSE: A Descendant chart for Benjamin Byerly 1807-1867 given to me by Ginger (McCormick) Soderlund. Dated 4-6-94.

328 The Vindicator, The Vindicator Index.

329 California Death Index, California Death Index.

330 website, http://www.cagenweb.com/lr/stanislaus/woodcolony.html.

331 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, 1850 Ogle Co., Illinois Census.

332 1900 United States Federal Census Idaho, Canyon, Nampa, District 136, p.282 sheet 2A, 1900 United States Federal Census Idaho, Canyon, Nampa, District 136, p.282 sheet 2A.

333 Shirley Palmer, "Genealogy Data (Family Pages)," http://thor.genserv.net/sub/griff/, 6 Sep 2002.

334 Ibid, Byerly, John F. Jr., The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia, Dietz Press, Richmond, VA 1994, Library of Congress Catalog Number 94-70680, p. 26.

335 Ibid.

336 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), old date birthdate: bet 1730 and 1840 Acording to Gary, Born in 1730.

337 Shirley Palmer, Genealogy Data (Family Pages)," http://thor.genserv.net/sub/griff/, 6 Sep 2002.

338 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), Joseph died in Pleasant Valley, Rockingham County, Virginia in 1803.

339 Shirley Palmer, Bittinger, Emmert F., "The Jacob and Varena Bowman Family, Part II," Mennonite Family History, Volume XVI, Number 4, October 1997, p. 162.

340 Ibid, Byerly, John F. Jr., The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia, Dietz Press, Richmond, VA 1994, Library of Congress Catalog Number 94-70680, p. 26, 33.

341 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 26, 39.

342 Damon D Frazier, Descendants of Johann Michael Miller Web Page (www.familytreemaker.com), http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/f/r/a/Damon-D-Frazier/GENE8-0004. html.

343 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 39.

344 Ibid, p. 41.

345 Ancestery.com, Virginia Marriages to 1800.

346 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockin/HRHS/cem/byerly.htm.

347 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), Lund, Janice Katherine, "E-mail to the author," 17 Nov 1999, [LANDES].

348 Ibid, Joseph BYERLY II2, 5G Uncle. Born on 20 Apr 1766.2 Joseph died on 17 Dec 1837; he was 71.2 Buried in Byerly Farm, Pleasant Valley, Rockingham County, Virginia. Occupation: Millwright And Farmer.

349 Shirley Palmer, family group sheet.

350 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 36.

351 Shirley Palmer, family groups sheet.

352 Damon D. Frzaier, Descendants of Johann Michael Miller - Gen 3, http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/f/r/a/Damon-D-Frazier/GENE8-0003. html.

353 Damon D. Frazier, Descendants of Johann Michael Miller Gen 2, http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/f/r/a/Damon-D-Frazier/GENE8-0002. html.

354 Damon D Frazier, Descendants of Johann Michael Miller Web Page (www.familytreemaker.com), http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/f/r/a/Damon-D-Frazier/GENE8-0001. html.

355 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 40.

356 Ibid, p. 36, 40.

357 Ibid, p. 36, 41.

358 Ibid, p. 36, 42.

359 Ibid, p. 42.

360 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Greene, Division 9, p.280, 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Greene, Division 9, p.280.

361 usgenweb.org, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/cemeteries/jonesgl.txt.

362 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk twp., District 107, p.204 sheet 5B, 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk twp., District 107, p.204 sheet 5B, enumerated.

363 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 26, 33.

364 1860 United States Federal Census, Tennessee, Washington, Boones Creek, Jonesboro Post Office, p.38 p.56, 1860 United States Federal Census, Tennessee, Washington, Boones Creek, Jonesboro Post Office, p.38 p.56.

365 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwashin/cemetery/cemLimestoneCOB.htm.

366 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Subdivision 4, p.159, 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Subdivision 4, p.159.

367 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Subdivision 4, p.159B, 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Subdivision 4, p.159B.

368 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Subdivision 4, p.255, 1850 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, Subdivision 4, p.255.

369 1870 U.S. Federal Census Tennessee, Sullivan, District 6, Mill Point? Post office, p425 p1, 1870 U.S. Federal Census Tennessee, Sullivan, District 6, Mill Point? Post office, p425 p1.

370 1880 U.S. Federal Census Kansas, Lyon, Jackson Townships, District 115, p.347 p14B, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Kansas, Lyon, Jackson Townships, District 115, p.347 p14B.

371 1900 census KANSAS, LYON, JACKSON TWP, ED 77, p.222 sheet 4B, 1900 census KANSAS, LYON, JACKSON TWP, ED 77, p.222 sheet 4B.

372 1850 United States Federal Census, Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, p.146B, 1850 United States Federal Census, Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, p.146B, enumerated.

373 Nathaniel Thompson Allison, History of Cherokee County Kansas and representative citizens (transcribed by Carolyn Ward, instructor from USD 508, Baxter Springs Middle School, Baxter Springs, Kansas, 5/5/97), page 528-529.

374 1850 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, p.150B, 1850 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, p.150B.

375 website, The 61st Tennessee Infantry.

376 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), Library of Congress Catalog Number 94-70680, p. 26.

377 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), Byerly, John F. Jr., The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, The Dietz Press, 1994. Listed in Frederick County, Maryland settlers before 1755.

378 Shirley Palmer, Wayland, John W, Virginia Valley Records, Shenandoah Publishing House, Inc. Strasburg, VA; 1930, 975.5/H2wa, p.101.

379 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), Joseph purchased land first at Mt. Crawford on North River and then at Pleasant Valley. Joseph II's bond was $40,000. 1. Byerly, John F. Jr., The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, The Dietz Press, 1994.

380 Shirley Palmer, Rockingham County, VA, Deed Book 000, 1802-1809, Rockingham Co, Virginia Court House, Film #33456, Wenger File (818WEN), p. 303-304.

381 email from Gary BARTON to Dennis Chapman (10 Nov 2002), Catherine BYERLY1, 5G Aunt. Born in 1764. Catherine died in 1845; she was 81. "purchased land near Mt Crawford where she and her husband, Abraham Miller farmed land on which they are also buried."

382 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, emailed to me on 17 Oct 2002 Jon.

383 Ibid, sent to me on 17 Oct 2002.

384 John Clark Stinchfield, History of the Town of Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine: From Its Settlement June 10, 1780 (Published 1901. Press of Lewiston journal), page 202.

385 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), Page 210.

386 email from Alice Herrick Reynolds, Will, Probate & Inventory of Joseph Herrick.

387 Wenham (Mass.), Vital Records of Wenham, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (Published 1904 The Essex institute), page 44.

388 email from Alice Herrick Reynolds, Transcription of Will Probate and Bond for.

389 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), Page 212.

390 Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850 Record, Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850 Record.

391 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), Page 211.

392 John Clark Stinchfield, History of the Town of Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine: From Its Settlement June 10, 1780 (Published 1901. Press of Lewiston journal), page 203.

393 Wenham (Mass.), Vital Records of Wenham, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (Published 1904 The Essex institute), page 129.

394 Phelps Leach, Lawrence Leach of Salem, Massachusetts : and some of his descendants (1924-1926), Vol. 1 page 9-10. Lawrence Leach of Salem, Massachusetts : and some of his descendants
East Highgate, Vt.: F. Phelps Leach, 1924-1926, 357 pgs.

395 Charles Wentworth Upham, Salem witchcraft; with an account of Salem village, and a history of opinions on witchcraft and kindred subjects, Volume I. (Published 1867 by Wiggin and Lunt), P.153-154.

396 email from Richard L. Herrick, Herrick Genealogical Register.

397 website, http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/families/hmgfm/herrick-1.html.

398 Joseph Barlow Felt, Annals of Salem from its first settlement (Publisher: Salem : W. & S.R. Ives, 1827.), Page 286.

399 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), page 19.

400 email from Alice Herrick Reynolds, Joseph Herrick Will & Probate.

401 John Clark Stinchfield, History of the Town of Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine: From Its Settlement June 10, 1780 (Published 1901. Press of Lewiston journal), page 201.

402 New England Historic Genealogical Society.

403 By Gen. Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, M.D, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (Columbus, Ohio: Privitly Printed. 1885), Page 15.

404 John Clark Stinchfield, History of the Town of Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine: From Its Settlement June 10, 1780 (Published 1901. Press of Lewiston journal), page 201-202.

405 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), page 15-18.

406 Ibid, page 16.

407 Ibid, page 18-19.

408 http://www.tacrocker.com, http://www.tacrocker.com/Website/p60.htm#i3421.

409 Ibid, http://www.tacrocker.com/Website/p60.htm#i3421. [S145] Landed Gentry, Burke's, pg 1101.

[S145] Burke, Sir Bernard, Burke Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry, Including American Families with British Ancestry, (1939) Burke's Peerage, Limited, Tracy Ashley Crocker, 3410.

410 EPITAPH; In the church of St. Martin, Leicester?, email from Robert Millsaps.

411 John Clark Stinchfield, History of the Town of Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine: From Its Settlement June 10, 1780 (Published 1901. Press of Lewiston journal), page 200-201.

412 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Cherokee, Ross, District 34, p.210 sheet 14A, 1900 United States Federal Census Kansas, Cherokee, Ross, District 34, p.210 sheet 14A.

413 1900 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Liberty Twp., District 69, p.251 sheet 18A, 1900 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Liberty Twp., District 69, p.251 sheet 18A.

414 website, http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhoward/data/military/39thregcod.html.

415 1900 United States Federal Census Indiana, Wabash, Chester Twp., District 113, p.21 sheet 7B, 1900 United States Federal Census Indiana, Wabash, Chester Twp., District 113, p.21 sheet 7B, enumerated.

416 Newspaper, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Indiana 1-22-1916 Page 9.

417 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Deer Creek, District 127, p.663 p.19, 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Deer Creek, District 127, p.663 p.19.

418 1880 United States Federal Census Illinois, Vermilion, Catlin Twp., District 207, p.266 p.24D, 1880 United States Federal Census Illinois, Vermilion, Catlin Twp., District 207, p.266 p.24D.

419 tombstone picture, picture of tombstone.

420 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, April 17, 1937.

421 Ibid, The Gospel Messenger, June 26, 1937.

422 usgenweb.org, http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/sd/turner/cemetery/rosehill.txt.

423 1850 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, p.136, 1850 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, p.136.

424 email from Barbara Gepford to Dennis Chapman, email from Barbara Gepford to Dennis Chapman.

425 usgenweb.org, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/cemeteries/jonesac.txt.

426 1900 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk, District 165, p.147 sheet 2B, 1900 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk, District 165, p.147 sheet 2B.

427 1880 United States Federal Census Kansas, Butler, Douglas twp., District 159, p.125 p.9A, 1880 United States Federal Census Kansas, Butler, Douglas twp., District 159, p.125 p.9A.

428 Parry Rohrer, Letter From Parry Rohrer - 9 Jun 1969.

429 Conversation with Lida Chapman, She was born Dunard.

430 Ibid.

431 Lida Chapman.

432 John F. Byerly, The Byerly Family of the Valley of Virginia (The Dietz Press - 1994), p. 80, 99.

433 1860 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, District 3, Broylesville? post office, p.150 p.39, 1860 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Washington, District 3, Broylesville? post office, p.150 p.39.

434 1850 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, Not Stated, p.20B, 1850 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, Not Stated, p.20B.

435 usgenweb.org, http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockin/HRHS/cem/dayton8.htm.

436 Ancestery.com, Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-61.

437 Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1878-85, Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1878-85.

438 Ancestery.com, Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1878-85.

439 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), Page 213-214.

440 Ibid, Page 219.

441 Ibid, Page 217.

442 Ibid, Page 218.

443 Wenham (Mass.), Vital Records of Wenham, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (Published 1904 The Essex institute), page 45.

444 Jedediah and Lucius C. Herrick, Herrick Genealogy: A Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick from the Settlement of Henerie Hericke in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629, to 1846, with a Concise Notice of Their English Ancestry. (1885), Page 20.

445 Ibid, Page 27.

446 Ibid, Page 134.

447 Ibid, Page 258.

448 Ibid, Page 306.

449 Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records, Supplement, Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records, Supplement.

450 Lower Miami Brethren Church records, email from Bill Cromer to dennis chapman.

451 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam.

452 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., • ED# 89, p254 sheet 10A, 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., • ED# 89, p254 sheet 10A.

453 email, Emailed obit from Dennis.

454 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, Section E Row 7 graves 4 through 6 5 NOFFSINGER, John, 4 Oct 1834 - 17 Apr 1926 fs.

455 1860 U.S. Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., p.6 p.11, 1860 U.S. Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., p.6 p.11.

456 1870 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., p554 p11, 1870 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., p554 p11?, enumerated.

457 1880 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., District 168, p.561D p.8, 1880 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson Twp., District 168, p.561D p.8.

458 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, 5 NOFFSINGER, John, 4 Oct 1834 - 17 Apr 1926 fs:Father 1834-1926 [a. 91y,husband of Barbara (ROHRER), son of Samuel & Mary (HUFFMAN)].

459 website, http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/results.cfm Death Records in Ohio.

460 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, Section E Row 7 graves 4 through 6 5 NOFFSINGER, John, 4 Oct 1834 - 17 Apr 1926 fs:Father 1834-1926 [a. 91y,husband of Barbara (ROHRER), son of Samuel & Mary (HUFFMAN)].

461 1900 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson, 89, p.251 sheet 7A, 1900 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson, 89, p.251 sheet 7A.

462 Lower Miami Brethren Church records, email from Bill Cromer to dennis chapman, David Rohrer, born April 05, 1833; died May 14, 1910.

463 tombstone picture, Lower Miami Cemetery picture.

464 1880 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson, District 168, p.537 p.31?C, 1880 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson, District 168, p.537 p.31?C.

465 Ohio Death Certificate, David Rohrer Death Certificate.

466 website, http://www.geocities.com/~jdanielson/pa-will1.htm.

467 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, RHORER, Mary, d 11 Mar 1864, a.70y 1m 10d, w of Jacob [a.70y 1m 18d].

468 wills, http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/lancaster/wills/willabstt-z.txt.

469 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, Section F row 10 graves 6 through 12 7 RHORER, Jacob, d 16 Jan 1848, a. 66y 4m 26d.

470 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), Maybe from Holmes Co., Ohio Court Records 1825 - 1911 (Record of Bonds of Guardians) p. 44 (FHL #0859775).

471 Ibid, Tax Record, Holms Co. 1825 (FHL #506605).

472 Ibid, 1830 US Federal Census - Ohio p. 290 (FHL #0337944).

473 BRETHREN-D Digest (BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com), In the case of Jacob Rohrer his will is recorded in will book D and begins on page 409 and ends on page 416 or oage 417.

474 wills, Will book D, page 409-412.

475 OUR BRETHREN COUSINS, The Puterbaugh/Butterbaugh Immigrant Brothers of 1752 (Mennonite Family History, p.31), OUR BRETHREN COUSINS, The Puterbaugh/Butterbaugh Immigrant Brothers of 1752.

476 tombstone picture, Lower Miami Cemetery, Montgomery Co, Ohio.

477 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, Section F row 10 graves 6 through 12 8 RHORER, Susan, d. 1 Jan 1814, a. 32y 6m 21d, wife of Jacob.

478 email, BRETHREN Digest, Vol 1, Issue 138.

479 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, records of Lower Miami Cemetery Section F row 10 graves 6 through 12 6 RHORER, Mary, d 11 Mar 1864, a.70y 1m 10d, w of Jacob [a.70y 1m 18d].

480 email from Donald Grossman (Rohrer), Donald Grossman, Rohrer Genealogy.

481 website, http://www.geocities.com/~jdanielson/pa-marr1.htm.

482 Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana : historical and biographical : (illustrated
Chicago: F.A. Battey & Co., 1883, 949 pgs), Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana : historical and biographical: page 361.

483 Bureau of Land Management, Land Patent Search http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch, SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of section 12 in Twp. 11, N of Range 3 E, in the District of Lands subject to sale in Indiana, containing 40 arces.

484 Ibid, West Half of the SW Quarter of Section 7 in Twp. 7. N of Range 4 E, in the district of lands subject to Sale at Indiana, containing 62 acres and 8 hundreths of an acre.

485 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie, District 134, p47 p3C, 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie, District 134, p47 p3C.

486 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) (Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998).

487 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Johnson, Hensley, 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Johnson, Hensley, enumerated.

488 1860 United States Federal Census Arkansas, Benton, Anderson, p.208?, Post Office Osage Mills, 1860 United States Federal Census Arkansas, Benton, Anderson, p.208?, Post Office Osage Mills.

489 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941.

490 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie Townships, p166, 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie Townships, p166.

491 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie, District 134, p47 p3C, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie, District 134, p47 p3C.

492 1910 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie, District 193, p.172 sheet 10A, 1910 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Prairie, District 193, p.172 sheet 10A.

493 Ancestery.com, Index to Marriage Record 1840 - 1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters I to Z Inclusive.

494 1870 United States Federal Census Arkansas, Benton, Osage, Bentonville Post Office, p303 p124, 1870 United States Federal Census Arkansas, Benton, Osage, Bentonville Post Office, p303 p124, enumerated.

495 Marriage Records 1851-1875 Valume 2, Johnson County, Indiana, Marriage Records 1851-1875 Valume 2, Johnson County, Indiana.

496 Bureau of Land Management, Land Patent Search http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch, the NE quarter of NE quarter of section section 34, in Twp. 30, of Range 3. W in the District of Land, subject to sale at Winamac, IN, containing 40 Arce.

497 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Liberty Twp., p.73, 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Liberty Twp., p.73.

498 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Liberty, District 133, p.31 p.18B, 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, Tipton, Liberty, District 133, p.31 p.18B.

499 Denver Public Library, Colorado Marriages, 1858-1939, CD-ROM, Colorado Marriages, 1858-1939 page 2,907.

500 La Junta Tribune-Democrat, http://www.lajuntatribunedemocrat.com/obituaries/.

501 email, Email from Carolyn Murphy.

502 usgenweb.org, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/co/otero/cemeteries/hillcst2.txt.

503 US GenWeb, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/beckham/vitals/deaths/byerly.txt.

504 A Descendant chart for Benjamin Byerly 1807 - 1867 given to me by Ginger (McCormick) Soderlund. Dated 4-6-94.

505 obituary, obituary.

506 California Death Index, Daniel B McVey.

507 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger, April 12, 1902.

508 Ibid, Gospel Messenger, April 7, 1951.

509 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Location narrowed down at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~shep/needels/I5715.html.

510 usgenweb.org, http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/id+index+135650532040+F.

511 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xe.2ADE/70.

512 Ibid, more in at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~shep/needels/I3267.html.

513 (http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/Death/searchForm.cfm), Idaho State Death Index.

514 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Idaho, Boise County, 0, Draft Card N.

515 1920 United States Federal Census Idaho, Boise, Garden Valley, District 17, p.278 Sheet 1A, 1920 United States Federal Census Idaho, Boise, Garden Valley, District 17, p.278 Sheet 1A.

516 1930 United States Federal Census Arizona, Maricopa, Arlington, District 45, p.98 sheet 3A, 1930 United States Federal Census Arizona, Maricopa, Arlington, District 45, p.98 sheet 3A, enumerated.

517 California Death Index, California Death Records.

518 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, Overnight, my cousin in CA, Laurie Byerly Phillips, emailed me the death certificiate for William Pierce Needles.

519 California Death Index, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

520 1930 United States Federal Census Idaho, Cassia, Burley, District 13, Page 137 sheet 1A, 1930 United States Federal Census Idaho, Cassia, Burley, District 13, Page 137 sheet 1A, enumerated.

521 (http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm), http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/newMarriage/searchDetail.cfm?recordID=80213.

522 Ibid, http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/getid.idc?m_id=107265.

523 1910 United States Federal Census Idaho, Canyon, E Nampa, District 91, p.41 sheet2A, 1910 United States Federal Census Idaho, Canyon, E Nampa, District 91, p.41 sheet2A.

524 (http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/Death/searchForm.cfm), http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/Death/detailForm.cfm?recordID=57722.

525 email from Charles Byerly, email from Charles Byerly.

526 Hugh Byerly, Letter from Hugh Byerly.

527 http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/, http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi?surname=byerly&given=jo hn.

528 website, http://coloradogravestones.org/view.php?id=7077.

529 Newspaper, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO) Page: 4.

530 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Bales twp., ED# 198, p53 sheet 2A, 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Bales twp., ED# 198, p53 sheet 2A.

531 1930 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Bales, District 7, p49 sheet 6B, 1930 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Bales, District 7, p49 sheet 6B.

532 VINDICATOR, p351, VINDICATOR, p351.

533 VINDICATOR 1943-223, 1943-223 VINDICATOR.

534 1870 U.S. Federal Census Kansas, Jefferson, Osawkie twp, p463, p.30, 1870 U.S. Federal Census Kansas, Jefferson, Osawkie twp, p463, p.30.

535 1880 U.S. Federal Census Missouri, Holt, Mound City, District 25, p.93 page 14B, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Missouri, Holt, Mound City, District 25, p.93 page 14B.

536 1900 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Garfield, Washington, District 62, p.227 sheet 4B, 1900 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Garfield, Washington, District 62, p.227 sheet 4B, enumerated.

537 1910 U.S. Census California, Los Angeles, Burbank twp, town of Tropico, ED# 14, precinct #4 p.50 sheet 7B, 1910 U.S. Census California, Los Angeles, Burbank twp, town of Tropico, ED# 14, precinct #4 p.50 sheet 7B.

538 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Roger Mills, Kiowa, ED# 157, p.247 sheet 4B, 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Roger Mills, Kiowa, ED# 157, p.247 sheet 4B.

539 BRETHREN-D Digest (BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com), information is based on notices printed in the Dunkard Brethren paper, Bible Monitor.

540 1930 U.S. Federal Census California, Stanislaus, Waterford, District 50 , p.104 sheet 6A, 1930 U.S. Federal Census California, Stanislaus, Waterford, District 50 , p.104 sheet 6A.

541 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Clinton, Ross, Rossville Post Office, p.178, 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Clinton, Ross, Rossville Post Office, p.178.

542 From The Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger.

543 Marriage Records, Marrage Bond or filing.

544 1900 census OKLAHOMA, WOODS, CIMARRON TWP, p.66 sheet 11B, 1900 census OKLAHOMA, WOODS, CIMARRON TWP, p.66 sheet 11B.

545 The Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger.

546 1930 U.S. Federal Census Kansas, Barton, Great Bend City, District 16, Ward 4, p.113 sheet 8B, 1930 U.S. Federal Census Kansas, Barton, Great Bend City, District 16, Ward 4, p.113 sheet 8B.

547 decendant chart from Bob Rankin.

548 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, U.S. Social Security Death Index (This data is only accurate as of 30 Sep 2000), http://www.familysearch.org/.

549 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Oklahoma, Beckham County.

550 Great Bend Tribune (http://www.gbtribune.com/obitsarchive/2002/feb2002.htm), Great Bend Tribune.

551 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Beckham, Elk, Township 11 & 12, ED# 6, p.199 sheet 11A, 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Beckham, Elk, Township 11 & 12, ED# 6, p.199 sheet 11A.

552 1930 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Woods, Galena twp., District 17, p.195 sheet 1A, 1930 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Woods, Galena twp., District 17, p.195 sheet 1A.

553 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Oklahoma, Woods County, 0, Draft Card R.

554 Ancestery.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

555 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Woods, Eagle twp., District 213, p.217 sheet 2A, 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Woods, Eagle twp., District 213, p.217 sheet 2A.

556 The Vindicator, John James Root's obit from The Vindicator, December, 1969 On Jan 20, 1934, he was joined in marriage to Louise Egli. To them were born l son and l daughter.

557 Ibid, Louise (Egli) Root obituary from The Vindicator 1978-93.

558 "Licensed To Wed."

559 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, U.S. Social Security Death Index (This data is only accurate as of 30 Sep 2000).

560 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Oklahoma, Beckham County, 0, Draft Card R.

561 The Vindicator, From The Vindicator, December, 1969 In Dec. 1928, he with his family moved to Waterford, California, where his wife departed this life on Dec. 9, 1932.

562 Ibid, The Vindicator 1978-93.

563 1850 U.S. Census, Indiana, Carroll, District 9, p.279, 1850 U.S. Census, Indiana, Carroll, District 9, p.279.

564 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Tippecanoe, Washington twp., Transitville and Americus Post Office, p463 p57, 1860 U.S. Census Indiana, Tippecanoe, Washington twp., Transitville and Americus Post Office, p463 p57.

565 1880 U.S. Federal Census Missouri, Holt, Benton Townships, District 24, p75 p4D, 1880 U.S. Federal Census Missouri, Holt, Benton Townships, District 24, p75 p4D.

566 http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com, http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/e/r/Aaron-and-jami-Cerda- OR/GENE1-0009.html?Welcome=1041789343.

567 Ancestery.com, Iowa Cemetery Records.

568 Lower Miami Brethren Church records, email from Bill Cromer to dennis chapman, He married (2) Susan. She was born May 20, 1781, and died January 01, 1814.

569 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, 8 RHORER, Susan, d. 1 Jan 1814, a. 32y 6m 21d, wife of Jacob.

570 Ibid, Section F row 10 graves 6 through 12 9 RHORER, Susan, a. 7y, dau of J. & M. [dau of Jacob and Mary].

571 Ibid, Section F row 10 graves 6 through 12 10 ROHRER, George, a. 1y 4m, son of J. & S. [Jacob and Susan].

572 Ibid, Section F row 10 graves 6 through 12 11 ROHRER, Anna, a.1y 4m, dau of J. & S. [Jacob and Susie].

573 Lower Miami Brethren Church records, email from Bill Cromer to dennis chapman, Barbara Rohrer, born August 06, 1832; died April 18, 1907. She married John Noffsinger; born 1835; died April 17, 1926.

574 OGS cemetery book, email from Pastor Ron McAdam, Section E Row 7 graves 4 through 6 4 NOFFSINGER, George, 19 Feb 1867 - 22 May 1898 [a 31y 3m 3d, son of John and Barbra].

575 Lower Miami Brethren Church records, email from Bill Cromer to dennis chapman, Sarah Rohrer, born April 04, 1821; died July 21, 1893. She married Issac Kilmer.

576 1870 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Tippecanoe, Shelby twp., p315 p24, 1870 U.S. Federal Census Indiana, Tippecanoe, Shelby twp., p315 p24.

577 Plymouth Pilot Newspaper, March 1943.

578 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Clinton, Ross, p.361, 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Clinton, Ross, p.361.

579 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, 1850 Washington Co., Maryland Census Maryland Marriage Records, 1801-1820 Marriage: IGI Film 1760977.

580 http://www.myancestralfile.com, (Land in Washington Co., Maryland) Will John is listed in his father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2) Wills and marriages of Washington Co., Maryland.

581 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com.

582 1850 U.S. Census Maryland, Washington, District 1 (Part 4), p302 p304, 1850 U.S. Census Maryland, Washington, District 1 (Part 4), p302 p304.

583 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Birth: IGI Film 442707, Ord. 06893.

584 Ibid, Washington Co., Maryland Marriage Records.

585 Maryland Marriages, Maryland Marriages, 1667-1899.

586 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Birth: IGI Film 1761151 and Film 1903711.

587 1860 United States Federal Census Illinois, Ogle, Pine Creek, p.731 p.371, 1860 United States Federal Census Illinois, Ogle, Pine Creek, p.731 p.371.

588 1870 census KANSAS, WOODSON, NEOSHO FALLS TWP, Neosho Falls Post Office, p.478 p.27, 1870 census KANSAS, WOODSON, NEOSHO FALLS TWP, Neosho Falls Post Office, p.478 p.27.

589 1880 United States Federal Census Idaho, Nez Perce, Twp. 40, District 23, p.251 p.24D, 1880 United States Federal Census Idaho, Nez Perce, Twp. 40, District 23, p.251 p.24D.

590 1900 United States Federal Census Idaho, Latah, Moscow Ward 1, District 69, p.186 sheet 3A, 1900 United States Federal Census Idaho, Latah, Moscow Ward 1, District 69, p.186 sheet 3A. 1900 United States Federal Census Idaho, Latah, Moscow Ward 1, District 69, p.186 sheet 3A, enumerated 4 June 1900
Hershey Mary, head, Nov 1817, 82, widow, 6 children 5 living, PA, PA, PA, own house free of mortgage
Spiterl Eli, son, Feb 1846, 54, OH, PA, OH, farmer

591 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Birth: IGI Film 442711, Ord. 07576.

592 Ibid, 1860 Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland Census.

593 Ibid, Marriage: IGI 1760977 Will of Isaac Hershey,book B, p. 241.

594 By Alexander Harris, A biographical history of Lancaster County: being a history of early settlers and eminent men of the county; as also much other unpublished historical information, chiefly of a local character (Published 1872 E. Barr & Co.), Page 306.

595 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, in Lancaster Co., Penn, on 22 Mar 1792 Birth: IGI Film 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

596 Ibid, Will of Isaac probated 8 Feb 1812 in Washington Co., Maryland -Book B, p. 241.

597 Ibid, Wills and marriages of Washington Co., Maryland.

598 Ibid, Information taken from the book "History and Biographical Record of WashingtonCounty, Maryland." (p. 1226-1227).

599 Ibid, Christian is listed in his father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts,Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2).

600 Ibid, Death: Recorded in "The Torchlight and Public Advertiser" of Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.

601 Ibid, Christian's will was probated on May 28, 1931, in Washington Co., Maryland (Distribution of Estate Accounts 1828-1835, Volume 4). His wife was not listedin this probate so it is assumed that she has already died.

602 Ibid, Information taken from the book "History and Biographical Record of Washington County, Maryland." (p. 1226-1227).

603 Ibid, (Land in Jefferson Co., Va.) Will Wills and marriages of Washington Co., Maryland.

604 Ibid, Andrew is listed in his father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2).

605 Ibid, Boonsboro, Maryland Cemetery Records.

606 Ibid, Oakwood Cemetery Records of Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois.

607 Ibid, Birth: IGI Film 1761110.

608 Maryland Marriages, Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850.

609 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Barbara is listed in her father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2).

610 Ibid, Burial: Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland Cemetry Records, Volume 6.

611 Ibid, Barbara's will is probated on December 10, 1874. The executor of her will is her son-in-law, John L. Smith. (Library F, Folio 607).

612 1850 United States Federal Census Maryland, Washington, Hagerstown, p.158 & 159, 1850 United States Federal Census Maryland, Washington, Hagerstown, p.158 & 159, enumerated.

613 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Will of Father, John Hershey.

614 Ibid, Marriage License from Washington Co., Maryland.

615 Ibid, John's will was probated on August 22, 1854. The executors were Barbara Hershey and Joseph Hershey. (Liber. E, Folio 240).

616 Ibid, (Land in Beford, Penn.) Will.

617 Ibid, Joseph is listed in his father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2).

618 Ibid, Birth & Death dates: Records from the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chariton County, Missouri.

619 Ibid, David is listed in his father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2).

620 Ibid, Birth: IGI Film 458205 and Film 1761151, and Film 1903711.

621 Ibid, David's will was probated on 7 Aug 1863.

622 Ibid, Birth & Death dates: Records of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chariton Co., Missouri.

623 Ibid, Isaac is listed in his father's probate (Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington Co., Maryland, Volume 2).

624 Ibid, Marriage: IGI 1346322,Batch 8708301.

625 Ibid, Richard Warren Davis, Emigrants, Refugees and Prisoners, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, Utah, 949.4 W2d.

626 Ibid, IGI 884591, Batch 7520402.

627 Richard Warren Davis, Emigrants, Refugees and Prisoners
CALN: 949.4 W2d.

628 GEDCOM file imported on 9 May 2003, Andrew was a minister in the Mennoite Church. The Last Will and Testament of Andrew Hershey lists his wife and children. The Last Will and Testament of Andrew Hershey lists his wife and children. IGI 884591, Batch 7520402 Marriage.

629 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, Last Will and Testament of Andrew Hershey.

630 Ibid, Christian married Elizabeth BAUGHMAN, daughter of Michael BAUGHMAN and Catherine STONER.

631 Ibid, Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, dated 22 Mar 1792.

632 Ibid, Birth: IGI Film 10580252, Batch 7511302 21 IGI 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

633 Ibid, In some information, Elizabeth is listed as Alice Baughman.

634 Ibid, Maria married Jacob Bauman SCHNEIDER 1, 2, son of Johannes Jr. SCHNEIDER and Susanna BAUMAN, on 1 Apr 1755 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.

635 Ibid, 33.

636 Ibid, Birth: IGI Film 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

637 Ibid, Will of Father , Andrew Hershey, in Lancaster Co., Penn, on 22 Mar 1792.

638 Ibid, 1Schneider Book (Genealogical Society of Utah, 1994), LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Film 1598254, Item 12 & 13.

639 Ibid, Benjamin married Barbara SCHMUTZ 1, 2, daughter of Abraham SCHMUTZ and Barbara, about 1774 in Pennsylvania.

640 Ibid, 1William Henry Egle, M.

641 Ibid, Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, in Lancaster Co., Penn, on 22 March 1792 Birth: IGI Film 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

642 Ibid, He was proved to be a patriot (NSDAR #531929).

643 Ibid, Benjamin lived in Londonderry Township and was taxed on several pieces of property in this area.

644 Ibid, The Last Will & Testament of Benjamin Hershey - Dec. 5, 1815 was recorded on April 7, 1817, Will Book A, p. 139, Lebanon Co., Penn.

645 Ibid, Marriage: IGI Film 1553689, Batch F517721 54 ???.

646 Ibid, Marriage: IGI Film 1553689, Batch F517721 54.

647 Ibid, Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, dated 22 Mar 1792 Birth: IGI Film 10580252, Batch 7511302 21 IGI 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

648 Ibid, Will of Andrew H. Hershey, dated Jan 4, 1801 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and probated on Aug 20, 1806. His wife Maria is listed as well as all of his children.

649 Ibid, Marriage: IGI Film 458205, and Film 1903971 John married Magdelena HOOVER (HUBER), daughter of Jacob HUBER.

650 Ibid, Last Will and Testament of John Hershey probated in Washington Co., Maryland, on 16 May 1811 Last Will and Testament of Andrew Hershey in Lancaster Co., Penn, on 22 Mar 1792. This lists John as a son of Andrew.

651 Ibid, Birth: IGI Film 884591, Batch 7520402 93 IGI Film 1058052, Batch 7511302 20.

652 Ibid, Some information has Magdelena's parents as Christian and Mary (Brubaker) Hoover (Huber).

653 Ibid, Marriage: IGI Film 1904015 and Film 1903971.

654 Ibid, Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, dated 22 Mar 1792 Information taken from the Jacob Hershey Family Bible Records Birth.

655 Ibid, Birth: IGI 1260611, Batch 7928102 IGI 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

656 Biographical annals of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: containing biographical and genealogical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settlers. (Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1903), page 141.

657 Judith Hart http://myancestralfile.com, 1Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, January 2000, Page 36, LDS Family History Library, 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. IGI "Hershey Family History."

658 http://www.myancestralfile.com, Richard Warren Davis, Emigrants, Refugees and Prisoners, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, Utah, 949.4 W2d. Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, in Lancaster Co., Penn, on 22 Mar 1792 Birth.

659 Ibid, IGI Film 884591, Batch 7520402 93.

660 Ibid.

661 Ibid, Will of Father, Andrew Hershey, in Lancaster Co., Penn, on 22 Mar 1792 Marriage.

662 Ibid, Marriage: IGI Film 935377, Batch 7507801 70 Marriage: Records of Lancaster Co., Ist Reform Church (1736-1806) Death: Grave Stone in the Williamsville, New York Cemetery.

663 GEDCOM file imported on 9 May 2003.

664 Ibid, Birth and Spouse: IGI Film 1396432, Batch F500028 31.

665 The White Banner (Altamont, Labette County, Kansas), August 25, 1898.

666 OLD GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN

Obituary Summaries From

The Vindicator

1870-1999, The Vindicator obit index.

667 decendant chart from Bob Rankin, decendant chart from Bob Rankin.

668 Thomas Christian Root Vindicator obit, Thomas Christian Root Vindicator obit, April 1962, p124.

669 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, WWI Draft Registration Card.

670 Stella May (Caylor) Root Obit, Stella May (Caylor) Root Vindicator obit, May 1952, p155.

671 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Beckham, Elk, District 6, p.191 sheet 3A, 1920 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Beckham, Elk, District 6, p.191 sheet 3A.

672 Effie Ethel (Root) HOLSINGER Vindicator obit, Effie Ethel (Root) HOLSINGER Vidicator Obit, June 1992, p189.

673 Jesse Wayne Root Vindicator obit, THE VINDICATOR, June 1943, p190.

674 Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters A - L, Title: Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters A - L Inc.

675 1910 United States Federal Census California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Assembly District 72, District 204, p.81 sheet 3B, 1910 United States Federal Census California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Assembly District 72, District 204, p.81 sheet 3B.

676 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941.

677 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Townships, ED# 44, p275 sheet 3B, 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Townships, ED# 44, p275 sheet 3B.

678 Ancestery.com, Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900.

679 Newspaper, The Lima News.

680 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Townships, ED# 44, p285 Sheet 13A, 1900 U.S. Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union Townships, ED# 44, p285 Sheet 13A.

681 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Ohio, Auglaize County, 0, Draft Card R.

682 1930 United States Federal Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union, District 25, p.267 sheet 7A, 1930 United States Federal Census Ohio, Auglaize, Union, District 25, p.267 sheet 7A.

683 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, email.

684 Newspaper, Lima News May 5-7, 1967.

685 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Ohio, Auglaize County, 0, Draft Card W.

686 THE AUGLAIZE COUNTY CHAPTER of the OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INDEX OF Auglaize County, Ohio Probate Court Birth Records Volume Two 1877 - 1887 (THE AUGLAIZE COUNTY CHAPTER of the OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Auglaize County, Ohio, Probate Birth Records Volume 2), INDEX OF Auglaize County, Ohio Probate Court Birth Records Volume Two 1877 - 1887.

687 Ohio Deaths, 1958-2000, Ohio Deaths, 1958-2000.

688 Auglaize Co., Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions Vol. 2 Book 2, Email from Dan Woolary.

689 1910 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Bales twp, District 195, p55 sheet 4A, 1910 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Bales twp, District 195, p55 sheet 4A, enumerated.

690 tombstone picture, http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/pott/fairviewshawnee/mfairviews.htm.

691 WW1 Draft Regestration Card, WW1 Draft card.

692 1900 U.S. Census Kentucky, Powell, District 1, ED# 89, p235 Sheet 2B, 1900 U.S. Census Kentucky, Powell, District 1, ED# 89, p235 Sheet 2B.

693 U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Name: John Emmert.

694 tombstone picture.

695 email from Jon Byerly to Dennis Chapman, email from John Byerly.

696 (http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm), http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/getid.idc?m_id=334922.

697 Marriage Records, Salt Lake County, UT. Marriage Licence #13524.

698 usgenweb.org, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ca/losangeles/cemeteries/lavernetz.txt.

699 1930 United States Federal Census California, Los Angeles, La Verne, District 1448, p37 sheet 5B, 1930 United States Federal Census California, Los Angeles, La Verne, District 1448, p37 sheet 5B.

700 Gospel Messenger, Gospel Messenger, September 25, 1948.

701 email from Donald Grossman (Rohrer), Family Group Sheet.

702 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Wayne, Jackson, p.38, 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Wayne, Jackson, p.38.

703 website, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~whumphrey/ccnc7th_row.html.

704 email, BRETHREN Digest, Vol 1, Issue 136.

705 email from Donald Grossman (Rohrer), Family Groupsheet on George & Catherine (Rohere) Mayhugh.

706 1880 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Huntington, Clear Creek Twp., District 194, p.533 p.25A, 1880 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Huntington, Clear Creek Twp., District 194, p.533 p.25A.

707 Gospel Messenger, The Gospel Messenger.

708 1880 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Clay, District 149, p.46 p.43, 1880 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Clay, District 149, p.46 p.43.

709 Newspaper, The Pueblo Chieftain & Star Journal Wednesday May 23, 2001.

710 website, http://www.kmitch.com/Pueblo/obits/arq-azc.html.

711 Texas Death Records, Texas Deaths, 1964-98 Record.

712 Phelps Leach, Lawrence Leach of Salem, Massachusetts : and some of his descendants (1924-1926), Vol. 1 page 6.

713 Ibid, Vol. 1 page 3.

714 Ibid, Vol. 1 page 4.

715 New England Historic Genealogical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society.

716 Joseph Barlow Felt, Annals of Salem from its first settlement (Publisher: Salem : W. & S.R. Ives, 1827.), Page 552.

717 website, http://www.rootsweb.com/~maessex/Wills/leachl.htm.

718 email, Howard Williams.

719 GOSPEL MESSENGER Obituary Index 1883-1964, GOSPEL MESSENGER Obituary Index 1883-1964.

720 1900 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Payne, Paradise, District 182, p.56 sheet 9B, 1900 United States Federal Census Oklahoma, Payne, Paradise, District 182, p.56 sheet 9B.

721 1910 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Payne, Paradise twp. ED# 195 p.9101 sheet 1b, 1910 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Payne, Paradise twp. ED# 195 p.9101 sheet 1b.

722 1880 United States Federal Census Kansas, Crawford, Osage, District 58, p.103? p.7, 1880 United States Federal Census Kansas, Crawford, Osage, District 58, p.103? p.7.

723 funeral card, A tribute published in the Oklahoma Co. News, Jones, Okla.

724 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma ,Elk twp, ED# 107, 1920 U.S. Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma ,Elk twp, ED# 107 p.9576 sheet X5A.

725 1930 U.S. Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk twp, 1930 U.S. Federal Census Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Elk twp, District 19 p. 7000 sheet 8A.

726 website, http://www.lieurance-legacy.com/EllaLieuMaxey.html.

727 Gospel Messenger, Samuel Rohrer Obit From The Gospel Messenger April 20, 1912 In 1850 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Shank, of Ohio.

728 Ibid, Samuel Rohrer Obit From The Gospel Messenger April 20, 1912 In 1852 he and his wife settled at Peru, Miami Co., Ind.

729 Robert Markley (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/), US Census - Indiana, Washington Co., Miami Twp., p.58 (FHL #803281).

730 Ibid, 1870 US Census for Miami Co., IN p.349 (FHL 977.284 x29e 1870).

731 Gospel Messenger, Samuel Rohrer Obit From The Gospel Messenger April 20, 1912 Later he moved on a tract of land near Bunker Hill, where he lived for about forty years.

732 1930 United States Federal Census Ohio, Van Wert, Jennings Twp, District 5, p. 34 sheet 4B, 1930 United States Federal Census Ohio, Van Wert, Jennings Twp, District 5, p. 34 sheet 4B.

733 1920 United States Federal Census Ohio, Van Wert, Jennings Twp, Venedocia, District 125, p.34 sheet 1A, 1920 United States Federal Census Ohio, Van Wert, Jennings Twp, Venedocia, District 125, p.34 sheet 1A.

734 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Henry, Liberty, p.111, 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Henry, Liberty, p.111.

735 1860 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, District 1, Harrisonburg Post Office, 1860 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, District 1, Harrisonburg Post Office.

736 1870 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, Central twp, p.56 p.16, Harrisonburg VA. Post Office, 1870 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, Central twp, p.56 p.16, Harrisonburg VA. Post Office.

737 1880 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, Central precinct, District 73, p.301 p.37A, 1880 United States Federal Census Virginia, Rockingham, Central precinct, District 73, p.301 p.37A.

738 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Cassville, Cassville post office, p.64, 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Cassville, Cassville post office, p.64.

739 Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892, Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892 Record.

740 website, http://www.papemortuary.com/specific.asp?id=130474.

741 (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/idphdeathsrch.html), Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950.

742 1900 United States Federal Census Illinois, Vermillion, Catlin, District 61, p.87 sheet 2B, 1900 United States Federal Census Illinois, Vermillion, Catlin, District 61, p.87 sheet 2B.

743 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Howard twp, p410, 1850 United States Federal Census Indiana, Howard, Howard twp, p410.

744 1910 United States Federal Census Illinois, Vermilion, Catlin Twp Pct, District 128, p.52 sheet 1A, 1910 United States Federal Census Illinois, Vermilion, Catlin Twp Pct, District 128, p.52 sheet 1A.

745 website, http://www.papemortuary.com/specific.asp?id=230210.

746 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Clay, p.95, 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Clay, p.95.

747 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Clay, Santa Fe post office, p.84, 1860 United States Federal Census Indiana, Miami, Clay, Santa Fe post office, p.84.

748 A letter from Gladys Pauline (Byerly) Bohlander to me (postmarked 18 Apr 1994) Gives the date of John's marriage and death.
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749 Denver Public Library Online (http://www.sctc.state.co.us/marriages/default.aspx), Colorado Marriages Search 1975 to present.

750 1870 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson, p.568 p.39, 1870 United States Federal Census Ohio, Montgomery, Jefferson, p.568 p.39.

751 Alamosa Ward, San Luis Stake - LDS Church, Certificate of Baptism and Confirmation - Lida Elizabeth Byerly.

752 US GenWeb, http://www.rootsweb.com/~okbeckha/military/ww1draft.txt BYERLY, SAMUEL SHARON, ELK CITY, #467.

753 From Charles Byerly, Mother and my uncle Charles agree he w