Person Page - 1471

     Doris May Beck died on 5 May 1920.^1,2,3 She was born on 5 May 1920.^1,2,3
     Doris May Beck was buried at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,2,3
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her daughter, Doris May Beck was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born on 10 January 1923.^3,1,4
     Ernest Roy Beck died on 3 June 1923 at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4
     Ernest Roy Beck was buried at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,1,4
     Photo on Find A Grave seems to indicate his DOD was Jun 3, not Jun2. His name was also recorded as Earnest Roy Beck.³
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her son, Ernest Roy Beck was listed as predeceased.⁵

     She was born on 2 October 1926 at Hooven, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Audrey married Donald Charles Beck on 15 September 1945.^4,2,5
     Audrey Fay Callaway died on 6 September 2016 at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 89.⁴
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Audrey Fay Callaway was buried on 10 September 2016 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁷
     In the obituary of David L. Beck who died 9 June 1985, his parents, Donald Beck and Audrey Beck, of Logan, were listed as surviving him.⁸
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his wife, Audrey Callaway Beck, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Ronald Lee Buck Sr. who died 17 November 2014, his mother, Audrey Callaway Beck, of Logan, Indiana, was listed as surviving.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared on her Legacy.com memorial page, 8 September 2016.⁶
     In the obituary of Thelma Faye Rupp who died 14 January 2017, her mother, the former Audrey Callaway was listed as surviving.¹¹

     She was born on 2 August 1898 at Indiana, USA.^1,2,4 Agnes married Charles Allen Beck on 1 June 1935.^5,6,4,3
     Agnes Marie Risse died on 12 December 1990 at Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, USA, at age 92.^1,2,3
     Agnes Marie Risse was buried on 15 December 1990 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,7,3
     Charles and Agnes Beck appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1940, described as farming. Their children: Clyde, Ella Jean and Donald, were listed as living with them. As was his father, John Beck.⁴ Agnes Beck was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Charles Allen Beck.⁵
     In the obituary of David Lynn Beck who died 9 June 1985, his grandparent(s), Agnes Risse Beck, William Callaway and Pearl Callaway were listed as survivors.⁸
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his parents, Charles Beck, Agnes Beck and Myrtle Beck were listed or implied as predeceased.⁹

     He was born on 23 March 1874 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^{1,9,2,3,4,5,10,6,7} Alternatively, he may have been born on 22 March 1875 at Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, according to his obituary.⁸ James married Mabel Areta Blasdel on 10 June 1896.^11,12,6,13 Alternatively, they married on 9 June 1896.¹⁴ James married Flora Ellen Blaisdell in February 1905.^{11,15,3,4,5,6,16}
     James Sykes died on 12 December 1934 at Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 60. He was a blacksmith and worked up to the date of his death.^1,6,10,7
      The cause of his death was given as coronary thrombosis.⁷
     James Sykes was buried on 14 December 1934 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,6,10,7
     James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, John and Julia Ann Sykes.⁹
     In the obituary of Mabel Areta Blasdel who died 7 December 1899, her husband, James Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹³
     James Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Julia Ann Sykes.²
     His brother-in-law, James Sykes was named as executor in the will of Edward Miller on 16 November 1908 at Circuit Court, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA. He was also named as guardian for James's children: Harry Miller, Henry Miller, Susan Miller, Lida Miller and Floyd Miller.¹⁷
     James and Flora Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1910, described as a blacksmith doing shop work on his "own account.". Their children: Myrtle, Earl and Robert, were listed as living with them.³
     James and Flora Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 5 January 1920, described as a blacksmith with a general shop. Their children: Robert and Bonnie, were listed as living with them.⁴
     James and Flora E Sykes appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as a blacksmith with his own shop. Their daughter, Bonnie J, was listed as living with them. As was Maria Judd, an aunt.⁵
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her parents, James Sykes, were listed as surviving her.¹⁸
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, his brother, James Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁹
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 14 December 1934 :


     In the obituary of Bonnie Jeanette Sykes who died 1 May 1942, his father, James Sykes was listed as predeceased.²⁰ In the death registration of Bonnie Jenette Grubbs who died on 4 May 1942, James Sykes was identified as her father.²¹
     James Sykes was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of John L. Sykes, who died 26 May 1943.²²
     In the obituary of Flora Ellen Sykes who died 16 June 1947, her usband, James Sykes was listed as predeceased.²³

     She was born on 20 August 1874 at Indiana, USA.^4,1 Alternatively, she may have been born on 28 August 1876 at Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, . Note that the photo of gravestone shows a different birth date.^3,5 Mabel married James Sykes on 10 June 1896.^6,2,7,8 Alternatively, they married on 9 June 1896.³
     Mabel Areta Blasdel died on 7 December 1899 at Bright, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 25.^1,5,8,9
      The cause of her death was given as puerperal eclamsia and albuminuria (a symtom of kidney disease.)⁹
     Mabel Areta Blasdel was buried on 9 December 1899 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,2,10,9
     Her name was also recorded as Mabel Sykes.⁶
     Mabel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Charles and Marey Blasdel.⁴
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 4 January 1900:


     In the obituary of Chas B. Blasdel who died 16 February 1924, her daughter, Mabel Sykes was listed as predeceased.^11,12
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her mother, Mabel Sykes, was listed or implied as predeceased.¹³
     In the obituary of James Sykes who died 12 December 1934, her first wife, Mabel Blasdel was listed as predeceased.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Quincy Erwin Blasdel who died 5 June 1955, her sister, Mabel Sykes, was listed as predeceased.¹⁵

     She was born on 17 January 1873 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,6,7,8,5,1 Flora married James Sykes in February 1905.^{9,2,6,7,8,10,1}
     Flora Ellen Blaisdell died on 16 June 1947, at her son Robert's home, at Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 74.^2,4,11,1
     
     Flora Ellen Blaisdell was buried on 18 June 1947 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,4,12,11,1
     Flora appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Charles and Marey Blasdel.³
     Flora E appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Chas and Mary E. Blasdel, listed as a school teacher.⁵
     James and Flora Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1910, described as a blacksmith doing shop work on his "own account.". Their children: Myrtle, Earl and Robert, were listed as living with them.⁶
     James and Flora Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 5 January 1920, described as a blacksmith with a general shop. Their children: Robert and Bonnie, were listed as living with them.⁷
     James and Flora E Sykes appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as a blacksmith with his own shop. Their daughter, Bonnie J, was listed as living with them. As was Maria Judd, an aunt.⁸
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her step-mother, Flora Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of James Sykes who died 12 December 1934, her second wife, Flora Blasdel was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Anna Grubbs who died 10 February 1936, her sister, Flora Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     Flora E Sykes appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 11 April 1940, described as a widow with no stated occupation. Her daughter, Bonnie, was listed as living with her. As was her son-in-law Robert Grubbs and their children, an unknown person . No occupations were listed for any of them..¹⁶
     In the obituary of Bonnie Jeanette Sykes who died 1 May 1942, her mother, Flora Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁷ She, of Harrison, OH, was the informant on the death registration of her daughter, Bonnie Jenette Grubbs, who died on 4 May 1942.¹⁸
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana circa 19 June 1947 :


     In the obituary of Quincy Erwin Blasdel who died 5 June 1955, her sister, Flora Sykes, was listed as predeceased.¹⁹

     He was born on 4 December 1899 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,3,4,5,7 Earl married Lois Rechenbach on 22 January 1918 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^8,5,9,6,7
     Earl Blasdel Sykes died on 3 December 1986 at Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 86.^2,10
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Earl Blasdel Sykes.
     Earl Blasdel Sykes was buried on 6 December 1986 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,12,11
     He was commonly known as Dick.¹³
     Earl Blasdel Sykes, her son, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mabel Areta Blasdel, who died 7 December 1899.¹⁴
     Earl Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Julia Ann Sykes.³
     Earl appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, James and Flora Sykes.⁴
     Earl and Lois Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 12 January 1920, described as a mechanic in a garage. Their children: Carl S. and Earl E., were listed as living with them.⁷
     Earl B. and Lois Sykes appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 8 April 1930, described as an auto mechanic in a garage. Their children: Carl S., Earl E. and James H, were listed as living with them.⁶
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her brother, Earl Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of James Sykes who died 12 December 1934, his son, Earl Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     Earl B. and Lois Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 11 April 1940, described as an attendant at a gasoline filling station. Their children: Carl, Earl Eugine and James, were listed as living with them.⁵
     In the obituary of Bonnie Jeanette Sykes who died 1 May 1942, his brother, Earl Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Flora Ellen Sykes who died 16 June 1947, her step-son, Earl Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Robert Elvin Sykes who died 7 June 1950, his brother, Earl Sykes, was listed as a survivor.¹⁹
     In the obituary of Earl Eugene Sykes who died 3 January 1983, his father, Earl Sykes, was listed as a survivor.²⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio, 4 December 1986.¹¹
     In the obituary of Lois Rechenbach who died 12 March 1998, her husband, Earl Sykes, was listed as predeceased.¹³

     She was born on 17 July 1912 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^{3,8,1,5,7,6,9} Bonnie married Robert Alvey Grubbs on 20 February 1932 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^10,1,11,12
     Bonnie Jeannette Sykes died on 28 April 1942 at Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 29.^{3,1,5,13,6,14} The cause of her death was given as pulmonary tuberculosis.¹⁴
     Bonnie Jeannette Sykes was buried on 30 April 1942 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,5,1,13,6
      The informant on her death registration was her mother, Flora Sykes. Her father was identified as James Sykes.¹⁴
     Her name was also recorded as Bonnie Janette Sykes.^2,3,5 Her name was also recorded as Bonnie Jenette Grubbs on her death registration.⁹
     Bonnie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, James and Flora Sykes.⁴
     Bonnie J appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, James and Flora E Sykes.⁸
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her sister, Bonnie Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of James Sykes who died 12 December 1934, her daughter, Mrs. Robert Grubbs was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     Bonnie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of hermother, Flora E Sykes.⁷
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 1 May 1942 :


     The following information appeared at a transciption of records of the Shopmeyer & Moon Funeral Home, Indiana 1 May 1942 :

     In the obituary of Robert Elvin Sykes who died 7 June 1950, her sister, Bonnie Grubbs, was listed as predeceased.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Earl Blasdel Sykes who died 3 December 1986, his sister, Bonnie Sykes, was listed as predeceased.¹⁹

     He was born on 1 August 1869 at Indiana, USA.^2,3,5,7,8,9 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1871 at Indiana, USA, according to the 1930 census.⁴ John married Lou Ina Bibee on 8 March 1893.^10,2,3,8
     John Beck died on 29 October 1958 at Homestead School Lane, Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 89.^5,7,8,9 The cause of his death was given as arteriosclerotic heart disease.⁹ The informant on his death registration was his daughter, Mabel Sayre.⁹
     John Beck was buried on 1 November 1958 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^5,7,8
     John and Ina Beck appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Clara, Charles, Ethel and Mabel, were listed as living with them.²
     John and Ina Beck appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 27 April 1910, described as a farmer. Their children: Clara, Charles, Ethel, Mabel and Roy, were listed as living with them.³
     In the obituary of Ina Beck who died 6 September 1926, his husband, John Beck was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     John Beck appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. and Myrtle I Beck, listed as a farm helper.⁴
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her father-in-law, John Beck was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     John Beck appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Charles and Agnes Beck.⁶

     He was born on 4 May 1911 at Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,3,5,6 Robert married Bonnie Jeannette Sykes on 20 February 1932 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,7,8,9
     Robert Alvey Grubbs died on 2 June 1943 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 32.^1,10,11
     
     Robert Alvey Grubbs was buried on 6 June 1943 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,12
     Robert A. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Cortes and Susie M Grubbs, his son.³
     Robert Grubbs appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Flora E Sykes, his son-in-law.⁶
     In the obituary of Bonnie Jeanette Sykes who died 1 May 1942, his husband, Robert Grubbs was listed as a survivor.⁹
     The following article appeared in the Indianapolis, Indiana The Indianapolis Star, 3 June 1943 :

     The following article appeared in the Muncie, Indiana The Star Press, 4 June 1943 :

     In the obituary of Cortes W. Grubbs who died 19 June 1948, his son, Robert Grubbs of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, was listed as a survivor.^14,15
     In the obituary of Susie May Scobie who died 24 June 1948, her son, Robert Grubbs was listed as predeceased.^16,17
     The following obituary appeared in a transciption of records of the Shopmeyer & Moon Funeral Home, Indiana circa 3 June 1953 :

     He was born on 11 May 1870 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,5,6,7,8,9 Cortes married Susie May Scobie on 16 November 1893 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^10,1,5,7,8
     Cortes Francis Wheeler Grubbs died on 19 June 1948, at his home, at Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 78.^1,11,12
     
     Cortes Francis Wheeler Grubbs was buried on 23 June 1948 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,6
     Cortiss appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Otha and Margaet Grubb.⁹
     Cortes and Susie M Grubbs appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Albert L. and Margaret A., were listed as living with them.⁸
     Cortes W. and Susie M Grubbs appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a carpenter (house). Their children: Robert A., Ralph A. and Russell A., were listed as living with them.⁵
     Cortes and Susan Grubbs appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 11 April 1940.⁷
     In the obituary of Robert Alvey Grubbs who died 2 June 1943, his father, Cortes Grubbs was listed as a survivor.¹³
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio 21 June 1948:


     In the obituary of Susie May Scobie who died 24 June 1948, her husband, Cortes W. Grubbs was listed as predeceased.^14,15
     In the obituary of Ralph A. Grubbs who died 25 June 1956, his father, Cortes Wheeler Grubbs was listed.¹³

     She was born on 27 October 1871 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4,5,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in October 1872 at Indiana, USA, in the 1900 census.⁷ Susie married Cortes Francis Wheeler Grubbs on 16 November 1893 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,8,4,6,7
     Susie May Scobie died on 24 June 1948 at Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 76.^3,2,1,9
     
     Susie May Scobie was buried on 26 June 1948 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,1
     She was commonly known as Susie M Grubbs in the 1900 and 1930 census.^4,7
     Cortes and Susie M Grubbs appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Albert L. and Margaret A., were listed as living with them.⁷
     Cortes W. and Susie M Grubbs appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a carpenter (house). Their children: Robert A., Ralph A. and Russell A., were listed as living with them.⁴
     Cortes and Susan Grubbs appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 11 April 1940.⁶
     In the obituary of Robert Alvey Grubbs who died 2 June 1943, his mother, Susie Scobie was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Cortes W. Grubbs who died 19 June 1948, his wife, the former Susie Scobie, was listed as a survivor.^11,12
     The following obituary appeared at a transcription by Lois Harper of records at the Jackman-Kercheval-Meyers Funeral Home in Harrison, Ohio, original record circa 25 June 1948 :

     In the obituary of Ralph A. Grubbs who died 25 June 1956, his mother, Susie Scobie was listed.¹⁰

     He was born on 25 January 1834 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,3,2 Otha married Margaret Elizabeth McCrackin on 28 March 1855 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^4,5
     Otha White Grubbs died on 6 April 1920 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 86.¹
     Otha W and Margaet Grubb appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 10 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Allice and Cortiss, were listed as living with them. There were 9 children in the household.³
     Olha W. Grubbs appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1900, described as a farmer and a widower. His daughter, Onna, was listed as living with him. His two young grandchildren, Wm. P. Campbell and Agness L. Campbell, were also in his household..²
     In the obituary of Cortes W. Grubbs who died 19 June 1948, his father, Otha W. Grubbs was listed as predeceased.^6,7

     She was born on 9 January 1836.^1,2 Margaret married Otha White Grubbs on 28 March 1855 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,3
     Margaret Elizabeth McCrackin died on 15 June 1891 at age 55.¹
     Otha W and Margaet Grubb appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 10 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Allice and Cortiss, were listed as living with them. There were 9 children in the household.²
     In the obituary of Cortes W. Grubbs who died 19 June 1948, his mother, the former Margaret McCracken was listed as predeceased.^4,5