John William Miller

20. John William Miller, son of Nathaniel and Margaret A (Gentry) Miller, was born 1 October 1860 in Edgar County, Illinois..  He died 10 January 1925 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas and was buried in the Butner Cemetery, Wilson County, Kansas. He married, first, 3 December 1880 in Wilson County, Kansas, Laura E Butner. He married, second, 18 February 1914 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Almira Srepta Sprague.

According to the death certificate for John William Miller, he was born 1 October 1860 in Dayton, Ohio to N M Miller and Margirete Gentery.  The birth place is likely recorded incorrectly. The marriage for record for Nathaniel Miller and Margaret Gentry in Edgar, Illinois in 1859 and the 1860 census in Edgar, Illinois makes that a better place.  Plus, on every census Illinois is listed as John's birth place.  

Between 1860 and 1862, Nathaniel moves his family to Jay Co., Indiana which was about 200 miles. 

On 1 July 1862, Nathaniel Miller signs up for the Civil War draft in Jay Co., Indiana.  

The first official record that John is found on is the 1870 census.  At this point he is 9 years old and living in Wayne, Jay, Indiana.  His birth place is listed as Illinois.  His father is Nathaniel Miller, mother Margaret Miller and children in the home: John W Miller age 9, Cleori J Miller age 7, Ravilla J Miller age 5, and Lutian E Miller age 1.  (To note: there is a large gap in children between Ravilla and Lutian--there possibly could be a child that died).  

The 1880 census has the family now living in Fall River, Wilson, Kansas.  John is still living in his parents home.  He is 20 years old and birth place Illinois.  His father is listed as Nathaniel Miller (birth place Ohio) and mother Margaret A Miller (birth place Kentucky).  John is currently a farm laborer.  In the home is also Cleoria age 17, Lution age 11, and Oliver age 5.  (To Note: Ravilla is not on this census.  Where is she? She may have died between 1870 and 1880.)

On 3 December 1880 John married Laura E Butner in Wilson County, Kansas.  

 By 1900 with over 19 years of marriage, many changes took place for John and Laura.  On the 1900 census they are living in Verdigris, Wilson, Kansas and have 9 children.  James E Miller age 18, William J Miller 17, Corie A Miller age 18 (typo Cora would have been 16), Irvin N Miller 13, Alvo O Miller 11, Edna A Miller 7, Ora M Miller age 5, Flora B Miller 2, and Florance S Miller 2 months old.  

Leda Jean Miller

Leda Jean Miller alias Whitney Peri Worth, daughter of Ervin Nathaniel and Martha Annette “Nettie” (Couk) Miller, was born 17 October 1925 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas.[1] She died 7 May 2009 in Clearfield, Davis, Utah and buried 12 May 2009 in Kaysville, Davis, Utah.[2] Married first, 21 October 1946 in Independence, Montgomery, Kansas, Lawrence Joseph Reynolds;[3] second, 2 August 1985 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, Floyd Luke.[4]

Leda’s family was a little better off financially compared to many of the people in the area.  Her father ran a successful painting business and was able to provide nice things.  They had the first indoor toilet in the area. 

Ervin’s income also helped with Leda’s education.  She attended nicer schools; and after high school, Leda attended a women’s secretarial school in Wichita, Kansas.  She was able to use this to work as a secretary for an author and as a court stenographer.

            
           While she was attending the secretarial school, she was walking with a group of friends when she heard someone “cat-calling” her.  Lawrence had seen her and thought she was pretty, and Leda thought Lawrence was very handsome. 

            
          While serving in World War II, Lawrence picked up a silk pillowcase and saved it for a special girl when he returned home.  He gave Leda this pillowcase, which said, “Sweetheart I want you to know that my heart goes where you go.  Life is much sweeter by far with a sweetheart that you are.”

           
          Married life was not easy for Leda but she made the best she could with the situation and tried to be a good mother.  Often she would play Disney children’s records so her children would focus on that rather than the tension in the home.  Leda slept with the children while Lawrence had a room, which he kept locked.  At times, Leda and the children would move a dresser in front of the door to prevent Lawrence from coming in.  On at least one occasion, he broke down the door. While living in Pocatello, Idaho, Lawrence would be paid every other week.  When he was paid, he often would drink and become enraged with anger.  Margaret, a friend of Leda’s, would hide Leda and the children until Lawrence was sober.

After Lawrence’s death, Leda legally changed her name to Whitney Peri Worth.[5]  She wanted a fresh start on life and felt that changing her name would help.  She worked for the Internal Revenue Service, enjoyed swimming, and traveling.

On her Utah Identification Card, she is listed as Whitney Perry Worth, 77 years old (issued on 8 April 2002), green eyes, brown hair (it was a reddish brown), 5 foot 2 inches tall, and weighed 195 pounds. 

She died on 7 May 2009 in Clearfield, Utah.  Her death certificate states the cause of death was Lewy Body Dementia which symptoms can closely resemble other more commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, it is currently widely under-diagnosed. 

Leda lived in Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Texas.

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[1] Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Vital Records, Birth Certificate Wilson County, Kansas, No. 103 7103, Leda Jean Miller, 17 October 1925.

[2] Utah State Board of Health, Davis County, Utah, death certificate no. 2009018002 (2009), Whitney P Worth.

[3] Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Marriage Licence # 61475, Lawrence J Reynolds and Leda J Miller, 21 October 1946, Independence, Montgomery, Kansas.

[4] “Utah Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985,” database, Ancestry.com (ancestry.com : viewed 12 July 2016), entry for Leda Jean Miller and Floyd Luke, 1985.

[5] Social Security Cards, Leda Miller Reynolds and Whitney P Worth; privately held by Nicol Montero, [address for private use] Eagle Mountain, Utah

Leda Jean Miller

Leda Jean Miller

Leda Jean Miller

Leda Jean Miller-- picking raspberries in Alaska-1980

Lawrence Joseph Reynolds and Leda Jean Miller- 6 April 1947

Leda Jean Miller 26 January 1974 in Layton, Utah at Dale's wedding to Allysa.

Leda Jean Miller (center back).  Far left is Elizabeth Etta Jones, Lawrence's mother.  Far right is Themla Miller, Leda's sister.  The girls are unknown. 

Leda Jean Miller with her first child, Larry. 

Leda Jean Miller hold her last child Linda in Idaho.

Leda Jean Miller and unknown boy.

Dale, Leda, and Gayle.

Leda in center.

Leda Jean Miller

Leda Jean Miller on right.

Leda Jean Miller front row, fourth from left.  

Leda Jean Miller Birth Certificate

Leda Jean Miller to Lawrence Joseph Reynolds 21 October 1946 in Independence, Montgomery, Kansas.

Citation: Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Marriage Licence # 61475, Lawrence J Reynolds and Leda J Miller, 21 October 1946, Independence, Montgomery, Kansas.

Leda Jean Miller marriage to Floyd Luke 2 August 1985 in West Valley, Salt Lake, Utah.

Citation: Utah Department of Health, Marriage License #17279 Leda Jean Miller to Floyd Luke, 2 August 1985.

Leda Jean Miller Death Certificate

Leda Jean Miller Obituary

1955 City Directory Pocatello Idaho

1956 City Directory Pocatello Idaho

1958 City Directory Pocatello Idaho

1930 Census Leda with her parents

1940 Census Leda with her parents

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds and Elizabeth Etta Jones

8.   Joseph Zachariah Reynolds, son of John Thomas and Elizabeth Cathern (Keller) Reynolds, was born 23 January 1875 in Pettis Township, Platte, Missouri.[1]  He died 23 November 1943 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas and was buried 27 November 1943 in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Buxton, Wilson, Kansas.[2] He married 6 September 1899 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas, Elizabeth Etta Jones.[3]

     

Joseph was a twin with red hair and blue eyes. He was born in Platte County, Missouri and at the age of 3 his family moved to Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas.  He was a farmer and while trying to remove a tree stump with dynamite he blew off his left hand to the wrist. This would have been prior to 1918.[4] Later he used dynamite again to clear a tree stump (after 1918) and blew off some of the fingers on his right hand.[5] He was a member of the Fundamental Baptist Church in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas.[6]

9.   Elizabeth Etta Jones, daughter of George Henry and Mary Emeline (White) Jones, was born 22 October 1880 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas.[7]  She died 4 April 1949 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas and was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Buxton, Wilson, Kansas.[8] She married 6 September 1899 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas, Joseph Zachariah Reynolds.[9]

     

Nothing is known about her life.  She lived her whole life in Wilson County, Kansas area.  Her father was a farmer and her mother kept house.  Home life may have been a little shaky in the later years of her childhood.  Her parents divorced the year after Elizabeth was married but they later got back together again.

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Elizabeth Etta Jones and Joseph Zachariah Reynolds

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds and Elizabeth Etta Jones

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds and Elizabeth Etta Jones

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds was born 23 January 1875 in Pettis Township, Platte, Missouri to John Thomas Reynolds and Elizabeth Cathern Keller.  He is a twin to Jessie David Reynolds.

He married Elizabeth Etta Jones on 6 September 1899 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas.  He was 24 years old and she was 18 years old.  Elizabeth is the daughter of George Henry Jones and Mary Emaline White.  She was born 22 October 1880 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas.

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds and Elizabeth Etta Jones on their wedding day.

Joseph and Elizabeth's marriage license

1899 Marriage Index for Joseph Zachariah Reynolds and Elizabeth Etta Jones

Joseph and Elizabeth had 11 children.

1. Ralph Ezra Reynolds b. 1901 Kansas
2. Carl Arthur Reynolds b. 1903 Kansas
3. Roy Earnest Reynolds b. 1905 Kansas (twin)
4. Ray Harlan Reynolds b. 1905 Kansas (twin)
5. Walter Reynolds b. 1908 Kansas
6. Orval Howard Reynolds b. 1910 Kansas
7. Ethel Emma Reynolds b. 1912 Kansas
8. Elsie Irene Reynolds b. 1916 Kansas
9. Floyd Curtis Reynolds b. 1918 Kansas
10. Emily Ernestine Reynolds b. 1921 Kansas
11. Lawrence Joseph Reynolds b. 1926 Kansas

Children of Joseph & Elizabeth

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918.  He is listed as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, and red partially bald hair. Lists that he is a farmer in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas with Elizabeth Etta Reynolds as his nearest relative. The record also lists that he is 43 years old, being a native born citizen on January 23, 1875.  Finally the record states that he is obviously disqualified from service because he is missing his left hand to the wrist.

WWI Draft Registration Form 

Some time before this draft registration, Joseph was taking out an old tree stump with  dynamite.  The fuse was too short and went off in his hand.  He lost his left hand. Later he was doing the same thing, trying to take out a tree stump with dynamite and it went off early.  This time he only lost a few fingers on his right hand.  He had a hook to replace his left hand.

He died on 23 November 1943 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas at the age of 68.  He had a stomach ulcer and was throwing up blood.

1943 Obituary- Wilson County Citizen Joseph Zachariah Reynolds

His obituary reads:

Joseph Zachariah Reynolds, passed away at his home, 516 South Eighth Street Tuesday morning at 10:15 at the age of 68 years and 10 months.  Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the Fundamental Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Thorpe officiating. Burial will be in the Bellview Cemetery.  The body will be viewed at home until the funeral hour. Mr. Reynolds was born January 23, 1875 at Platte City, Missouri and age the age of three years he came to Lafontaine, where he lived until about three years ago when he moved with his family to Fredonia.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Reynolds; three daughters, Mrs. Orlin Fugate of Lafontaine, Mrs. Johnny Jones of Wichita; and Miss Ernestine Reynolds of Fredonia.  Eight sons, Ralph of Hopkins, Missouri; Carl U.S. Navy Dainsville, Rhode Island; Roy of Elk City; Floyd U.S. Army Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Ray, Walter, Orville, and Lawrence all of Fredonia; two brothers, James, Wichita; and Jess, address unknown, two sisters, Mrs. Will Jones of Fredonia, and Mrs. Gary Hinthorne, of Independence.

Elizabeth Etta Jones died on 4 April 1949 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas at the age of 68.

Her obituary reads:

Mrs. Elizabeth Etta Reynolds passed away Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock at her home 516 South Eighth Street, aged 68 years, 5 months, and 14 days. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time but will be held under the direction of the Cason Funeral Home.  Mrs. Reynolds was born October 22, 1880 at Neodesha and had spent her life in this county. She lived in the Bellview community near Buxton for many years, later moving to Fredonia.  She is preceded in death by her husband, J.Z. Reynolds, who passed away about five years ago. Survivors include, three daughters, Mrs. Orlin Fugate and Mrs. John Jones both of Fredonia; and Mrs. Calvin Studebaker, of Altoona; eight sons, Ralph and Floyd of the home, Carl of Dry Prong, Lousiana; Roy of Elk City; Ray of Aberdeen, Idaho; Walter, Orville and Lawrence of Fredonia; one sister. Mrs. Ralph McCary of Earleton; four brothers. Alfred Jones of Marysville, Missouri; Enos Jones of Blackwell, Oklahoma; Earnest Jones of Fort Morgan, Colorado, and Everett Jones of Omaha, Nebraska.

516 S 8th Street, Fredonia, Kansas--home of Joseph Zachariah Reynolds and Elizabeth Etta Jones at the time of their deaths. 

They are both buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Buxton, Wilson, Kansas

Census Records:
Joseph Zachariah Reynolds:
1880: Age 5, birth about 1875 in Missouri, currently living in Tallyrand, Wilson, Kansas.  Lists father's birthplace as Missouri and mother's birthplace as West Virginia.
1900: Age 25, birth is Jan 1875 in Missouri.  Currently living with Elizabeth Etta Reynolds in Sycamore, Montgomery, Kansas.  Married for less than a year. Lists parents birthplaces as both Missouri. Has nothing listed as to whether he can read or write.  He is renting a farm and occupation is a farmer.
1910:age 35, birth about 1875 in Missouri.  Living in Tallyrand, Wilson, Kansas. He is living with Elizabeth and 6 children (all boys!). Lists that he cannot read or write (it has been crossed out on the census record).  He owns his farm (mortgage) and is a farmer.
1920:Age 43, birth about 1877 in Missouri.  Currently living in Duck Creek, Wilson, Kansas.  Married and living with Elizabeth and 9 children. Occupation listed as a Farmer and at home farming.
1930: Birth about 1875 in Missouri.  Currently living in Tallyrand, Wilson, Kansas. Renting his home.  Does not own a radio, Was 25 years old when he was first married. Farmer, working on his own account, not a veteran. Living with Elizabeth and 4 children.
1940: Age 65, birth about 1875 in Missouri. Currently living in Duck Creek, Wilson, Kansas. Home is a rental and paying $4 a month. Attended school through the 3rd grade. Living with Elizabeth and 3 children.

Elizabeth Etta Jones:
1880: Not listed.  She was born in October so she would not have been enumerated on the census. Her parents and two siblings are listed as living in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas.
1900: 19 years old.  Born October 1880 in Kansas. Currently living in Sycamore, Montgomery, Kansas.  Father's birth place Ohio and mother's birthplace Indiana.
1910: 29 years born about 1881 in Kansas. Living in Tallyrand, Wilson, Kansas.
1920: 39 years old born about 1881 in Kansas. Living in Duck Creek, Wilson, Kansas.  She is able to read and write.
1930: Born about 1881 in Kansas. Living in Tallyrand, Wilson, Kansas. 19 years old at her first marriage. Is able to read and write.
1940: Age 59, born about 1881 in Kansas. Living in Duck Creek, Wilson, Kansas. Completed school through the 4th grade.

Known children of Joseph Zachariah and Elizabeth Etta (Jones) Reynolds:

           i.    Ralph Ezra Reynolds, born 16 April 1901 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[10] died 1 January 1976 in Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho;[11] married, first,  21 January 1920 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Grace Lewis. Children: (a) Harold Arthur Reynolds, born 30 March 1920 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; died 28 March 1980 in Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri; married 19 August 1949 in Burlington Junction, Nodaway, Missouri, Eva Lena Thompson.[12] Second, December 1924 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, Ollie Arcille Golay.[13] Children: (a) Ralph Reynolds Jr., born 21 September 1927 in Missouri;[14] died 21 December 2005 in Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho; married 11 September 1950 in Nodaway, County, Missouri, Evelyn MacSlayden.[15] Third, 11 November 1956, Bertie A Platte.

          ii.    Carl Arthur Reynolds, born 19 July 1903 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[16] died 6 August 1970 in Clay County, Florida;[17] married, first, 12 June 1923 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Lillian Wise.[18] Children: (a) Calvin Arthur Reynolds, born 30 June 1924 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[19] died 3 February 1989 in Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas. (b) Norman Lewis Reynolds; married 19 June 1953 in Fredonia, Wilson Kansas, Marilyn Jean Timmons. Second, 7 January 1939 in Kansas, Jean Irene Maxine Battaglear. Children: (a) Elizabeth Ann Irene Reynolds.

        
        iii.    Roy Ernest Reynolds, born 31 December 1905 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[20] died 24 December 1987 in Independence, Montgomery, Kansas;[21] married 30 September 1930 in Manley, Cass, Nebraska, Ellen Sheen.[22] Children: (a) Joseph Roy Reynolds;[23] (b) Donald Lee Reynolds, ;[24]  (c) George Allen Reynolds,[25] born 7 February 1937 in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska; died 6 September 1995 in Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas; married, Stoney Whipky. (d) Judith Ann Reynolds.

         iv.    Ray Harlan Reynolds, born 31 December 1905 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[26] died 8 December 1972 in Aberdeen, Bingham, Idaho;[27] married 7 January 1933 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Vivian Nellie Ottinger. Children: (a) Ruby Lousie Reynolds. (b) Elizabeth Jane Reynolds.

            v.    Walter Reynolds, born 4 April 1908 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[28] died 1 April 1966 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[29] married 30 January 1931 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Ruby Gladys Neva Kelsey.[30] Children: (a) Ruby Lenora Reynolds, born 8 December 1932 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[31] died 28 May 1996 in Sunnyside, Yakima, Washington.[32] (b) Laretta Evon Reynolds, born 31 July 1937 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[33] died 29 March 2015 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[34] married 10 April 1955 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Ronald G. Price. (c) Walter Meredith Reynolds, born 13 June 1942 in Wilson County, Kansas; died 13 June 1942 in Wilson County, Kansas.[35] (d) Steven Kelsey Reynolds, born 25 December 1943 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; died 16 May 2012 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas.[36] (e) Stanley Arnold Reynolds, born 30 April 1948 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; died 15 August 2013 in Garden City, Finney, Kansas;[37] married 31 December 1966 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Joann Trent. (f) Stuart Louis Reynolds, born 5 March 1955 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; died 26 July 1999 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota.[38]

         vi.    Orval Howard Reynolds, born 8 February 1910 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[39] died 26 March 1977 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas;[40] married 2 January 1937 in Independence, Montgomery, Kansas, Gladys Wright. Children: (a) Gary Joe Reynolds, (b) Danny Lee Reynolds.
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        vii.    Ethel Emma Reynolds, born 3 October 1912 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[41] died 7 July 1988 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[42] married 31 July 1929 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Orlin Benjamin Fugate.[43] Children: (a) Mary Ethel Fugate (b) Gladys Irene Fugate  (c) Lena May Fugate.

        viii.    Else Irene Reynolds, born 1 January 1916 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[44] died 22 August 1951 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[45] married, first, 4 April 1936 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Orval Culbertson. Children: (a) Arilla Ann Jones, born 23 September 1936 in Kansas;[46] died 30 January 2007 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona;[47] married 11 November 1956 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, James Carlin Mizell. Second, 31 October 1937 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, John Wesley Jones.  Children: (a) Wanda Irene Jones, born 6 January 1939 in Kansas;[48] died 26 April 2015 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas; married Dean Swanson. (b) James George Jones.

         ix.    Floyd Curtis Reynolds, born 13 July 1918 in Lafontaine, Wilson, Kansas;[49] died 21 October 1974 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[50] married June 1950 in Erie, Neosho, Kansas, Alladean Speaks. Children: (a) Curtis Floyd Reynolds, born 28 September 1951 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; died 15 March 1998 in Osawatomie, Miami, Kansas.[51] (b) Burnadean Reynolds.. (c) Randle Kent Reynolds, born 22 January 1958 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; died 3 March 1968 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas.[52]  

          x.    Ernestine Emily Reynolds, born 16 March 1921 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[53] died 12 February 1993 in Wichita,[54] Sedgwick, Kansas; married 25 January 1944 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Calvin Frank Studebaker. Children: (a) Elizabeth Adella Studebaker. (b) Barton Ronald Studebaker. (c) David Lee Studebaker, born 16 December 1946 in Blackwell, Kay, Oklahoma; died 14 December 1995 in Overland Park, Johnson, Kansas; married 18 June 1966 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, Loretta June Guelette. (d) Rose Etta Studebaker.

+4.    xi.      Lawrence Joseph Reynolds, born 19 January 1926 in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas;[55] died 14 August 1979 in Woods Cross, Davis, Utah;[56] married about 21 October 1947 in Independence, Sedgwick, Kansas, Leda Jean Miller.[57] Children: (a) Larry Gene Reynolds, (b) Gayle Ann Reynolds, (c) Dale Joseph Reynolds, (d) Linda Beth Reynolds. 

Footnotes:

[1] “World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 July 2016), Entry for Joseph Z Reynolds.

[2] "Death of J.Z. Reynolds." Wilson County Citizen (Fredonia), November 26, 1943.

[3] Wilson County, Kansas, Marriage License, Joseph Z Reynolds and Elizabeth E Jones, 4 September 1899.

[4] “World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918” Entry for Joseph Z Reynolds.

[5] Dale Joseph Reynolds (Salt Lake City, Utah), interview by Nicol Montero, July 2016; transcript privately held by Nicol Montero, Eagle Mountain, Utah, 2016.

[6] "Death of J.Z. Reynolds." Wilson County Citizen (Fredonia), November 26, 1943.

[7] “Death of Mrs. E. E. Reynolds.” Wilson County Citizen (Fredonia), April 5, 1943.

[8] “Death of Mrs. E. E. Reynolds.” Wilson County Citizen (Fredonia), April 5, 1943.

[9] Wilson County, Kansas, Marriage License, Joseph Z Reynolds and Elizabeth E Jones, 4 September 1899.

[10] 1910 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Tallyrand, J Z Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[11] Find A Grave, database, Find A Grave (www.findaggrave.com : 15 July 2016), Ralph Ezra Reynolds

[12] “Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 15 July 2016), entry for Harold Arthur Reynolds & Eva Lena Thompson.

[13] “Iowa, Select Marriage Index, 1758-1996,” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 15 July 2016), entry for Ralph E. Reynolds & Ollie Areial Golay.

[14] 1930 U.S. Census, Nodaway County, Kansas, population schedule, Monroe, Ralph E Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[15] “Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002,” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 15 July 2016), entry for Ralph Reynolds Jr. & Evelyn Mac Slayden.

[16] 1910 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Tallyrand, J Z Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[17] “Florida Death Index, 1877-1998,” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 15 July 2016), entry for Carl Arthur Reynolds.

[18] 1930 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Fredonia, Roll: 726; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0011; Carl A Reynolds, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[19] 1930 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Fredonia,  Roll: 726; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0011; Carl A Reynolds, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[20] 1910 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Tallyrand, J Z Reynolds; digital image, Anestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[21] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2004,” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 15 July 2016), entry for Roy E. Reynolds.

[22] 1940 U.S. Census, Chautauqua, Kansas, population schedule, Salt Creek, Roy Reynolds, Roll: T627_1223; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 10-14, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[23] 1940 U.S. Census, Chautauqua, Kansas, population schedule, Salt Creek, Roy Reynolds.

[24] 1940 U.S. Census, Chautauqua, Kansas, population schedule, Salt Creek, Roy Reynolds.

[25] 1940 U.S. Census, Chautauqua, Kansas, population schedule, Salt Creek, Roy Reynolds.

[26] 1910 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Tallyrand, J Z Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[27] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Ray Reynolds.

[28] 1910 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Tallyrand, J Z Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[29] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Walter Reynolds.

[30] 1940 U.S. Census, Wilson, Kansas, population schedule, DuckCreek, Walter  Reynolds, Roll: T627_1265; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 103-8, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[31] 1940 U.S. Census, Wilson, Kansas, population schedule, DuckCreek, Walter  Reynolds, Roll: T627_1265; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 103-8, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[32] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Lenora Moss.

[33] 1940 U.S. Census, Wilson, Kansas, population schedule, DuckCreek, Walter  Reynolds, Roll: T627_1265; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 103-8, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[34] “U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2015,” index, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Laretta Evon Price.

[35] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s to current, index, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Walter Meredith Reynolds.

[36] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Steven K Reynolds.

[37] “Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995 to current,” index, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Stanley A Reynolds.

[38] “Minnesota Death Index, 1908 to 2002,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Stuart Louis Reynolds.

[39] 1910 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Tallyrand, J Z Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016).

[40] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Orval H Reynolds.

[41] 1920 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Duck Creek, Joseph J Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: T625_554; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 228.

[42] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Ethel  E Fugate.

[43] 1930 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Duck Creek, Orlin Fugate; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: 726; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 127.0; FHL microfilm: 2340461.

[44] 1920 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Duck Creek, Joseph J Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: T625_554; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 228.

[45] Find A Grave, database, Find A Grave (www.findaggrave.com : 15 July 2016), Elsie Irene Jones.

[46] 1940 U.S Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Center, John Jones; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: T627_1265; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 103-3.

[47] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Arilla Mizell.

[48] 1940 U.S Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Center, John Jones; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: T627_1265; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 103-3.

[49] 1920 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Duck Creek, Joseph J Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: T625_554; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 228.

[50] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Floyd Reynolds.

[51] “Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Curtis F Reynolds.

[52] Find A Grave, database, Find A Grave (www.findaggrave.com : 15 July 2016), Randle Kent Reynolds.

[53] 1930 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Kansas, population schedule, Talleyrand, Joseph Z Reynolds; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), Roll: 726; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 386.0.

[54] “Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995 to current,” index, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : viewed 13 July 2016), entry for Ernestine (Reynolds) (Studebaker) Wilson.

[55] Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Vital Records, Birth Certificate Wilson County, Kansas, No. 103 7208, Lawrence Joseph Reynolds, 19 January 1926.

[56] Find A Grave, database, Find A Grave (www.findaggrave.com : 15 July 2016), Lawrence Joseph Reynolds.

[57] Dale Joseph Reynolds (Salt Lake City, Utah), interview by Nicol Montero, July 2016; transcript privately held by Nicol Montero, Eagle Mountain, Utah, 2016.