The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

William Frederick "Will" Davault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #326, b. 21 December 1874, d. 18 April 1938

Parents

Father	Frederick "Fred" Davault (b. 27 May 1839, d. 6 November 1926)
Mother	Margaret Ellen "Ellen" McClearey (b. 11 November 1841, d. 20 February 1922)

Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson (b. 5 July 1870, d. 10 April 1936)

Daughter	Martha Ellen Davault+ (b. 30 October 1901, d. 27 February 1997)
Daughter	Catherine Benson Davault+ (b. 3 September 1909, d. 21 October 1979)

BASIC FACTS

William Frederick "Will" Davault was born on 21 December 1874 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on 24 December 1874 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.⁸ He and Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson were married on 9 March 1898 in Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,2 He died on 18 April 1938, at age 63, in Fulton, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,2,9 He was buried on 21 April 1938 in Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, Callaway Co., Missouri.²

William Frederick "Will" Davault had reference number 327. He resided in Williamsburg, Missouri; Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri (1937.)^1,10 He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Missouri (1880); Callaway County, Missouri (1900 - 1930).) He was a Farmer (1900); farmer - general farming (1910-1930.)^4,5,6,7 Died of injuries obtained when hit by a car driven by a Stevens College student. NOTE

W. F. Davault accompanied his brother Ed on the Oklahoma Cherokee Strip run. He was too young to claim land for himself but rode on the back of another man's wagon to beat off those trying to catch a ride.

WARRANTY DEED, Callaway CO., Missouri, dated 23 Jan 1905

W. F. Davault and wife Catherine sold 200 acres of $400 to John C. Martin.

MISSOURI ROTOGRAVURE PICTORIAL (supplement to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 28, 1932, page 2)

Contains a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Davault of Williamsburg. The photo was taken at the Montgomery Co. Old Settlers Picnic.

NEWSPAPER CLIPPING

W. F. DeVault, 63, farmer SE of Williamsburg was struck by car driven by a Stevens College student on Highway 40, Sat. AM at 11:30 about a mile & 1/2 east of Williamsburg as he was returning home in wagon from selling produce. He was thrown from the wagon and fell between the horses. Team ran away and drug him 60 feet. He suffered a broken back and rib injuries described as serious.

OBITUARY

W. F. DeVault, born 24, December on a farm on the west edge of New Florence where he grew to young manhood residing with parents until marriage, died in the Callaway County Hospital at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 25 days. After he was married Mr. and Mrs. DeVault resided on a farm near Danville for a short time, but soon moved to the Benson home place - a farm near Williamsburg where the rest of his life was spent. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Williamsburg, the funeral was April 21. He was buried in the Williamsburg Cemetery. He was one of six children, two of whom still live: Emmett C. of Santa Ana, CA and Edward L. of Riverside, CA. Also May Marmaduke, a cousin, now Mrs. Everett Plater of Carbondale, IL, raised as a sister.

OBITUARY #2

Auto Injuries Are Fatal To W. F. Davault, Former Local Resident

William Frederick Davault, son of Fred and Ellen McCleary Davault, was born December 24, 1874 on a farm at the west edge of New Florence where he grew to young manhood, residing with his parents until his marriage.
He passed away April 18, 1938 at the Callaway County Hospital in Fulton, Mo. On April 8th, while returning to his home from a trip to Williamsburg, he was run into by an automobile driven by a girl student at Stephen's College and was very seriously injured. He was at once taken to the hospital where every thing was done to relieve his suffering. He tried to be cheerful and patient throughout it all but the nature of the injuries made recovery impossible and death came to relieve him of his suffering Monday afternoon. He had reached the age of 63 years, 3 months and 25 days.
Mr. Davault was one of a family of six children, Emmett C., Charlie, Edward L., Bruce T., and Mary, all of whom with his parents have passed to the Great Beyond, except two brothers, Emmett C., of Santa Ana, Calif., and Edward L. of Riverside, Calif. May Marmaduke, a cousin, now Mrs. Everett Plater of Carbondale, Ill., was reared in the Davault home and was as a sister.
On March 8, 1898 he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Benson, of near Williamsburg. The young couple resided on a farm near Danville for a short time, but soon moved to the Benson home place, a farm near Williamsburg where the rest of their married life was spent.
Two daughters came to bless this union, Martha Ellen, now Mrs. Hugh Crabtree, of Cascade, Idaho, and Katherine, now Mrs. Gordon Niedergerke, of Fulton. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Martha Jo Niedergerke and Katherine Crabtree, two sons-in-law, a number of nephews and nieces and other relatives. His wife passed away April 10, 1936. He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father and to his friends, the soul of fellowship.
Among neighbors and friends in his community he tried to be sincerely helpful; ever ready to lend a helping hand and he had the love and esteem of all.
For many years he had been a member of the Methodist Church at Williamsburg serving faithfully and cheerfully.
As he lived among us -- so he died, leaving a loving memory of a life well spent, for those who loved him and will miss his smile and cheerful greeting so much a part of his daily life.
He commanded the respect of all sects and classes of people as the attendance at his funeral will verify.
The funeral services were held at the Williamsburg Methodist Church, Thursday afternoon, April 21, Rev. A. W. Darter officiating, after which all that was laid to rest in the Williamsburg cemetery beside his wife.
The relatives and many, many friends at this place extend sincere sympathy to the two grief stricken daughters in their loss.

Note: Family records say that William was born in 1874; however, the 1880, 1900 and 1910 Censuses all say he was born in 1873. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, MO); June 21, 1901, Image 5; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America; Internet):

Mineola news
Will Davault and lady spent Sunday with Mrs. Davault's brother, Marvin Benson.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S321] 1880 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S548] 1900 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S886] 1910 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1283] 1920 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1761] 1930 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S3895] Death Certificate - William Frederick Davault
[S4004] Death Records - Missouri: Missouri Newspaper Death Index, 1822 - 1994 (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book
[S9572] Obituary - Bruce Thomas Davault

Family Explorer

Bruce Thomas Davault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #327, b. 26 May 1876, d. 1 February 1937

Parents

Father	Frederick "Fred" Davault (b. 27 May 1839, d. 6 November 1926)
Mother	Margaret Ellen "Ellen" McClearey (b. 11 November 1841, d. 20 February 1922)

Pedigree Link

Family: Gertrude Dunkin (b. 31 March 1882, d. 12 August 1971)

Son	Duncan Elwood Davault+ (b. 11 May 1912, d. 6 March 1989)
Daughter	Mildred Marie Davault (b. 30 August 1919, d. 4 December 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Bruce Thomas Davault was born on 26 May 1876 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^1,2 He and Gertrude Dunkin were married on 25 May 1911 in Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.¹ He died on 1 February 1937, at age 60, in San Diego, San Diego Co., California.¹ He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.²

Bruce Thomas Davault had reference number 328. He resided in New Florence, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Diego, California.¹ He was a Farmer (1900); postal clerk - post office, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma (1910); merchant - grocery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1920.)^1,5,6 He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Missouri (1880); Audrain County, Missouri (1900); Tulsa County, Oklahoma (1910); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1920, 1930.) Afflicted with asthma. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - New Florence Social news - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, Mo.); July 05, 1901, Image 5; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America, Historic American Newspapers; Internet);

A jolly crowd of young people from this place camped out at Grahams Rock near Mineola a couple of days last week. The party consisted of Misses Lizzie and Violet Leavell, Tressie and Rachel Stewart, Minnie Lewis, Susie Pimberton, Grace Davault, Lottie Shreoder, and Fannie Ford, Messers Charley See, Ausbin Dixon, Lee Pemberton, W. L. See. Bruce Davault, Jack Garrett, Earl Wilson, Will Finley and Harry Darning, nearly all of whom are members of the C. E. society and their much loved President Mrs. Annie Moore kindly chaperoned the young ladies while Mr. J. U. Knox performed a like office for the young men and added much to the enjoyment of all the young people who were unanimous in the reporting a delightful time.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Montgomery Standard, Montgomery City, Missouri, September 10, 1904, page 14, column 2

Bruce Davault took a part of his fine shorthorn cattle to the world's fair the past week and will remain there with them while they are on exhibition. This is the same stock with which he carried off so many blue ribbons at the street fair last year and it is to be hoped they will bring home some blue ribbons from the Louisiana Purchase fair.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, Mo.); October 14, 1904, Image 2; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America; Internet):

Public Sale .....
B. T. Davault will sell the 2 year old bull, Rolla Wells, which won two premiums at the World's Fair. Also six-months old bull calf sired by Rolla Wells. Same terms as below.
TERMS: All sums $10.00 and under, cash; over $10.00 a credit of 9 months will be given. Bankable notes required. 3 per cent off for cash.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Montgomery Standard, Montgomery City, Missouri, October 28, 1904, page 15

Bruce Davault and cousin Angeline Davault were guests of C. A. Davault of "Farber Forum".

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Mexico Missouri Message; Mexico, Missouri; Thursday, June 2, 1910; Page 5 (Newspapers.com)

Bruce Davault of Tulsa, Okla. who is a brother of C. A. Davault of Farber Forum, was in Mexico Tuesday to see a "dear" lady friend. Mr. Davault is a post office clerk at Tulsa and we suspect he wants some help from Mexico in his work.

OBITUARY - Bruce Thomas Davault, San Diego Union (CA); February 2, 1937; page 5; (GenealogyBank.com)

BRUCE T. DEVAULT
Bruce T. Devault, 51, died yesterday at his residence, 3857 Estrella ave. A native of Mississippi, he had resided in San Diego one year having come here from Oklahoma City. Mr. Devault is survived by his wife, Gertrude Devault; two children, Duncan E. Devault and Mildred Marie Devault of San Diego; three brothers, Edward L. Devault, Riverside; Emmett C. Devault, Santa Ana and William L. Devault, Mineola, Mo. Rites will be held tomorrow morning at 11 at Bonham Brothers mortuary, the Rev. Clair Morrow officiating.

Note: Bruce was born in Missouri, not Mississippi.

OBITUARY

Bruce Davault Dead
Word was received at this place Thursday morning telling of the death of Bruce Davault at his home in San Diego, Calif. on Monday, February 1st, 1937, aged about 61 years.
Bruce was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davault, and was born and reared on what is now known as the Ekey farm West of town. He left here in 1906 and spent a few months in Colorado, then going to Okla., where he was in the Civil Service for several years. He later engaged in the grocery business. Several years ago, on account of ill health he went to Arizona to seek relief from his affliction -- the asthma -- then the family went to California where they have since resided.
He was married about 1910, to Miss Gertrude Dunkin, of near Mexico. To this union was born two children, a son and daughter who with the widow survive.
Funeral services were held at the Bonham Bros. Mortuary at San Diego, Wednesday.
His parents passed away a number of years ago. He leaves three brothers, E. C. Davault of Santa Ana, Calif., and E. L. Davault, of Riverside, Calif., and Wm. Davault, of near Williamsburg, besides many other relatives and friends.

GRAVE MARKER

FATHER MOTHER
BRUCE T. GERTRUDE
1876 - 1937 1882 - 1921
DAVAULT. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Montgomery County Leader

Davault -- Dunkin.

Married at the home of the bride's parents, near Mexico, Thursday, May 25th, 1911, Mr. Bruce Davault and Miss Gertrude Dunkin. Only the immediate relatives of the bride were present.
Miss Dunkin is quite an accomplished young lady and for several years past has been teaching school in Audrain county.
Bruce is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davault of this place, and was born and raised (in) New Florence, and is a young man of sterling worth. For the past few years he has been a postal clerk in the post office at Tulsa, Okla.
They went to St. Louis on No. 12 last night. They will return to this place next week for a few days visit.
They will make their home in Tulsa, where a new home, nicely furnished is awaiting them.
The LEADER extends best wishes.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S544] 1900 Census, Missouri, Audrain County
[S321] 1880 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S965] 1910 Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County
[S1383] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S1879] 1930 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Source Medium: Book

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Mary Emma Davault¹

F, #328, b. 15 November 1882, d. 22 November 1885

Parents

Father	Frederick "Fred" Davault (b. 27 May 1839, d. 6 November 1926)
Mother	Margaret Ellen "Ellen" McClearey (b. 11 November 1841, d. 20 February 1922)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Emma Davault was born on 15 November 1881 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.¹ She was born on 15 November 1882 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^2,3 She died on 22 November 1884, at age 2, in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.¹ She died on 22 November 1885, at age 3, in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^2,3 She was buried in New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Missouri, Section 1, Block 44, Grave 3.⁴

Mary Emma Davault had reference number 329. Died in her father's arms. Missouri Newspaper Death Index; Internet, (Ancestry.com):
May Emma Davault b. 15 Nov 1882 d. 22 Nov 1885 reported in Montgomery City Standard.

GRAVE MARKER

MARY EMMA
Daughter of
FREDERICK & ELLEN
DAVAULT
BORN NOV. 15, 1882
DIED NOV. 22, 1885.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S8189] Grave Marker - Mary Emma Davault, New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri
[S4004] Death Records - Missouri: Missouri Newspaper Death Index, 1822 - 1994 (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book
[S2964] Cemetery Records - New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri, December 31, 1995, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Rebecca "Reba" Sturgis^1,2,3,4,5

F, #329, b. 24 January 1870, d. 13 October 1928

Parents

Father	James H. Sturgis (b. 4 March 1831)
Mother	Deborah B. Milner (b. 6 April 1836)

Pedigree Link

Family: Emmett Creigh Davault (b. 29 October 1863, d. 11 December 1944)

Son	Robert Emmett Davault+ (b. 30 May 1900, d. 2 July 1992)
Daughter	Regina May Davault+ (b. 8 April 1903, d. 18 April 1991)
Daughter	Katherene Davault (b. 3 December 1904, d. 14 January 1991)

BASIC FACTS

Rebecca "Reba" Sturgis was born on 24 January 1870 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ She was born in January 1871 in Missouri.² She and Emmett Creigh Davault were married on 25 November 1896.¹ She died on 13 October 1928, at age 58, in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^1,7 She was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.⁸

Rebecca "Reba" Sturgis had reference number 330. She was enumerated on the census in Saint Charles County, Missouri (1900); Montgomery County, Missouri (1910); Osage County, Oklahoma (1920.) Rebecca died while visiting back east. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, MO); March 20, 1908, Image 5; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America; Internet)

Danville News
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Davault and children were visiting at New Florence Monday.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S571] 1900 Census, Missouri, Saint Charles County
[S898] 1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S1384] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Osage County
[S4529] Email from Gerald Collins dated December 21, 2006
[S4004] Death Records - Missouri: Missouri Newspaper Death Index, 1822 - 1994 (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book
[S12285] Phone conversation with Fairhaven Cemetery October 2, 2002

Family Explorer

Robert Emmett Davault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #330, b. 30 May 1900, d. 2 July 1992

Parents

Father	Emmett Creigh Davault (b. 29 October 1863, d. 11 December 1944)
Mother	Rebecca "Reba" Sturgis (b. 24 January 1870, d. 13 October 1928)

Pedigree Link

Family: Orpha Lucille "Lucille" Metsker (b. 4 March 1908, d. 2 May 1975)

Daughter	Marsena Lucille Davault+ (b. 13 November 1935, d. 8 October 2015)
Daughter	Kathryn Ellen "Kitty" Davault+ (b. 20 December 1941, d. 26 May 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Robert Emmett Davault was born on 30 May 1900 in Fernmel, St. Charles Co., Missouri.^1,8 He and Orpha Lucille "Lucille" Metsker were married on 18 January 1935 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2 He and Genevieve Ruth Campbell were married on 28 September 1957 in Los Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.¹ He died on 2 July 1992, at age 92, in Jupiter, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁹ The remains of Robert Emmett Davault were cremated in Ashes scattered at his beloved airport in Avenal, Kings Co., California.² He was buried in Cremated, ashes scattered at his beloved airport in Avenal, Kings Co., California.

Robert Emmett Davault had reference number 331. He was educated Attended school in Tulsa and the University of Oklahoma at Norman Oklahoma.¹ He was a General engineer - gasoline plant (1930); chemist - oil fields (1940); chemist for Standard Oil of California; taught flying and did some commercial flying.^1,2,6,7 His Social Security Number was 546-07-5318.⁹ He was enumerated on the census in Saint Charles County, Missouri (1900); Montgomery County, Missouri (1910); Osage County, Oklahoma (1920); Kern County, California (1930); Kings County, California (1940.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Riverside Daily Press (CA); February 19, 1934; Page: 4; (GensalogyBank.com)

Flies from Coalinga To Visit His Uncle
Flying from Coalinga, R. E. Devault landed at the Riverside airport Saturday afternoon to spend the week-end with his uncle, E. L. Devault of Riverside. Mr. Devault has been an aviation enthusiast for several years. He is associated with the General Petroleum company at Coalinga and took the opportunity of the fine weather to spend the week-end with his relatives here. He left shortly after noon yesterday on the return trip. He owns and flies a Travelair, biplane.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S4607] Email from Katherine (Davault) Waldron dated August 28, 2001
[S571] 1900 Census, Missouri, Saint Charles County
[S898] 1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S1384] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Osage County
[S1550] 1930 Census, California, Kern County
[S2031] 1940 Census, California, Kings County
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Orpha Lucille "Lucille" Metsker^1,2,3,4

F, #331, b. 4 March 1908, d. 2 May 1975

Parents

Father	Denver Clarence Metsker (b. 4 April 1883)
Mother	Sarah Etta Johnson (b. 24 November 1882)

Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Emmett Davault (b. 30 May 1900, d. 2 July 1992)

Daughter	Marsena Lucille Davault+ (b. 13 November 1935, d. 8 October 2015)
Daughter	Kathryn Ellen "Kitty" Davault+ (b. 20 December 1941, d. 26 May 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Orpha Lucille "Lucille" Metsker was born on 4 March 1908 in Losantville, Randolph Co., Indiana.^5,6,7 She was born on 4 March 1909 in Losantville, Randolph Co., Indiana.⁸ She and Robert Emmett Davault were married on 18 January 1935 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2 She died on 2 May 1975, at age 67, in Palm Beach Co., Florida.^5,6,7 She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Losantville, Randolph Co., Indiana.⁵

Orpha Lucille "Lucille" Metsker had reference number 332. She was enumerated on the census in Delaware County, Indiana (1920); Kings County, California (1940.)³ Her Social Security Number was 263-56-6729, issued: Florida, last residence: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁶ After her divorce from Robert, Lucille was married several times. Florida records provide the following information:
- In January of 1958, Lucille divorced Paul Barnhart in Hardee County, Florida
- In February of 1961, Lucille remarried Paul Barnhart in Manatee County, Florida
- In August of 1963, Lucille again divorced Paul Barnhart in Pinellas County, Florida
- In June of 1969, Lucille married Charles Wilson Fowler in Putnam County, Florida

GRAVE MARKER

METSKER
REV.
ETTA DENVER
1882 - 1950 1883 - 1968
LUCILLE
1908 - 1975.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S4607] Email from Katherine (Davault) Waldron dated August 28, 2001
[S2031] 1940 Census, California, Kings County
[S1185] 1920 Census, Indiana, Delaware County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S3977] Death Records - Florida: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Ancestry.com)
[S7117] Genealogy prepared by Robert Dean (email address)

Family Explorer

Marsena Lucille Davault^1,2

F, #332, b. 13 November 1935, d. 8 October 2015

Parents

Father	Robert Emmett Davault (b. 30 May 1900, d. 2 July 1992)
Mother	Orpha Lucille "Lucille" Metsker (b. 4 March 1908, d. 2 May 1975)

Pedigree Link

Family 1: Gerald W. McGunegill (b. 14 December 1934, d. 13 June 1993)

Son	Randall Joe "Randy" McGunegill Washburn

Family 2: Gaylon E. Washburn (b. 17 October 1935, d. 25 November 2008)

Adopted Daughter	Melissa Gaye "Nikoli" Washburn+
Adopted Daughter	Michelle Renee Washburn+
Foster Daughter	Kay Ann Washburn+

BASIC FACTS

Marsena Lucille Davault was born on 13 November 1935 in Coalinga, Fresno Co., California.^1,3 She and Gerald W. McGunegill were married in 1956 in Married on Easter.¹ She and Gaylon E. Washburn were married on 19 April 1963 in Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.³ She died on 8 October 2015, at age 79, in Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.⁴ She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Losantville, Randolph Co., Indiana.⁴

Marsena Lucille Davault had reference number 333. She was enumerated on the census in Kings County, California (1940.) She was educated Attended school in Avenal, California; graduated from Losantville High School 1953); attended Ball State University for vocal training.⁵ She was a Worked for NG Gilbert; retired from Mutual Bank.⁵ OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave

MUNCIE - Marsena L. Washburn, 79, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 13, 1935 in Coalinga, CA, the daughter of, Robert E. Davault and Lucille (Metsker) Devault. Marsena attended school in Avenal, CA and graduated from Losantville High School in 1953. After high school she went to Ball State University for vocal training. She retired from Mutual Bank and also worked for NG Gilbert. Mrs. Washburn was a faithful volunteer and featured vocalist at First Baptist Church. She also sang with a gospel trio "The Praise Singers" for thirty years, and was a Chaplin at Ball Memorial Hospital. She and her husband were loving foster parents to dozens of children and they were also avid ballroom dancers.
Survivors include her son, Randall Washburn of Muncie; three daughters, Nikoli Kelly (wife, Willisha) of Pensacola, FL, Michelle Higgins of Muncie (companion, Jeff Claspell), and Kay Mosier (husband, Jeff Mosier) of Muncie; grandchildren, Shawn Higgins, Jackie Higgins Ingram, Jay Kuppinger ,Faith Mosier, Charisa Hart, Josiah Mosier, Nathan Claspell, Micah Mosier, Stephen Mosier, Maria Murphy, Annessa Mosier, Kyle Mosier and eleven great-grandchildren.
Marsena was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Kathryn Waldron, her beloved husband of forty-five years, Gaylon E. Washburn.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at The First Baptist Church, 309 E. Adams St., Muncie, IN with Rev. Wade Allen officiating.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel or one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Muncie Mission Ministries, 1725 S Liberty St, Muncie, IN 47302

GRAVE MARKER

WASHBURN
WED 1963
GAYLON E. MARSENA
1935 + 2008 1935 +.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2031] 1940 Census, California, Kings County
[S4673] Email from Marsena (Davault) Washburn dated September 9, 2001
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11179] Obituary - Marsena Lucille (Davault) McGunegill-Washburn

Family Explorer

Regina May Davault^1,2,3,4

F, #333, b. 8 April 1903, d. 18 April 1991

Parents

Father	Emmett Creigh Davault (b. 29 October 1863, d. 11 December 1944)
Mother	Rebecca "Reba" Sturgis (b. 24 January 1870, d. 13 October 1928)

Pedigree Link

Family: Raymond Franklin Boothe (b. 25 August 1907, d. 16 June 1990)

Daughter

Regina Kay Boothe+

BASIC FACTS

Regina May Davault was born on 8 April 1903 in Farber, Audrain Co., Missouri.¹ She and Raymond Franklin Boothe were married on 3 July 1932.¹ She and Jack Olson were married in 1940.⁵ She died on 18 April 1991, at age 88.⁶ She was buried in Fraternal Cemetery, Wadsworth, Washoe Co., Nevada.⁷

Regina May Davault had reference number 334. She was a Teacher - public school (1930); taught school in California for several years before marriage.^1,5,4 She resided in Toll House, California (1937); ranch near Fernley, Nevada.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 547-20-3859, issued: California.⁶ She was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Missouri (1910); Osage County, Oklahoma (1920); Fresno County, California (1930.) GRAVE MARKER

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
REGINA MAY
OLSON
APRIL 8, 1903 APRIL 18, 1991.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S898] 1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S1384] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Osage County
[S1547] 1930 Census, California, Fresno County
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S3000] Cemetery Records - Wadsworth Fraternal Cemetery, Washoe Co., Nevada

Family Explorer

Raymond Franklin Boothe^1,2,3

M, #334, b. 25 August 1907, d. 16 June 1990

Parents

Father	Arthur Seymour Boothe (b. 8 March 1879, d. 11 November 1948)
Mother	Nannie Wilson (b. 19 October 1881, d. 5 June 1973)

Pedigree Link

Family: Regina May Davault (b. 8 April 1903, d. 18 April 1991)

Daughter

Regina Kay Boothe+

BASIC FACTS

Raymond Franklin Boothe was born on 25 August 1907 in California.² He and Regina May Davault were married on 3 July 1932.¹ He died on 16 June 1990, at age 82, in Los Angeles Co., California.²

Raymond Franklin Boothe had reference number 335. His Social Security Number was 547-28-0897, issued: California.² He was enumerated on the census in Los Angeles County, California (1910.)

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2858] California Birth/Death Records (Internet)
[S413] 1900 Census, California, Los Angeles County

Family Explorer

Regina Kay Boothe¹

F, #335

Parents

Father	Raymond Franklin Boothe (b. 25 August 1907, d. 16 June 1990)
Mother	Regina May Davault (b. 8 April 1903, d. 18 April 1991)

Pedigree Link

Family: Doane Edwin "Ed" Brush (b. 30 September 1929, d. 19 April 2015)

Son	Wesley Allen "Wes" Brush+
Daughter	Arleen Brush+

BASIC FACTS

Regina Kay Boothe and Doane Edwin "Ed" Brush were married on 30 September 1954 in Nevada.²

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Katherene Davault^1,2,3,4

F, #336, b. 3 December 1904, d. 14 January 1991

Parents

Father	Emmett Creigh Davault (b. 29 October 1863, d. 11 December 1944)
Mother	Rebecca "Reba" Sturgis (b. 24 January 1870, d. 13 October 1928)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Katherene Davault was born on 3 December 1904 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.⁵ She and Roswell Ferris "Ferris" Reid were married on 5 June 1925.⁵ She died on 14 January 1991, at age 86, in Orange Co., California.^1,6

Katherene Davault was also known as Katherine Davault.⁵ She had reference number 337. She was a Kathrine had done delicate, beautiful work in ceramic.⁵ She was educated Attended school in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Santa Ana, California; and the University of Oregon.⁵ She resided in Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 559-02-2289, issued: California, last residence: Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.¹ She was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Missouri (1910); Osage County, Oklahoma (1920); Orange County, California (1930.) GRAVE MARKER

REID
FERRIS KATHERENE
)| 1902 -- 1984 |( )| 1904 -- 1991 |(. She and Roswell Ferris "Ferris" Reid had children in No Children.

Citations

[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S898] 1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S1384] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Osage County
[S1555] 1930 Census, California, Orange County
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2858] California Birth/Death Records (Internet)

Family Explorer

Roswell Ferris "Ferris" Reid^1,2,3,4,5

M, #337, b. 19 July 1902, d. 6 January 1984

Parents

Father	Eugene F. Reid (b. about 1863)
Mother	Maude F. Freeman (b. about 1882)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Roswell Ferris "Ferris" Reid was born on 19 July 1902 in Oregon.² He and Katherene Davault were married on 5 June 1925.¹ He died on 6 January 1984, at age 81, in Orange Co., California.²

Roswell Ferris "Ferris" Reid had reference number 338. He was educated University of Oregon.¹ His Social Security Number was 546-10-7692, issued: California, last residence: Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.³ He was a Bundler - cooperage mill (1920); general office work - oil company (1930.)^4,5 He was enumerated on the census in Multnomah County, Oregon (1920); Orange County, California (1930.) GRAVE MARKER

REID
FERRIS KATHERENE
)| 1902 -- 1984 |( )| 1904 -- 1991 |(. He and Katherene Davault had children in No Children.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2858] California Birth/Death Records (Internet)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S1401] 1920 Census, Oregon, Multnomah County
[S1555] 1930 Census, California, Orange County

Family Explorer

Susan S. "Susie" Newland^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #338, b. 26 April 1865, d. 23 October 1947

Parents

Father	Albert A. Newland (b. 1825)
Mother	Susan R. Barnett (b. 1826, d. 1916)

Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Alfred Davault (b. 12 June 1867, d. 14 December 1921)

Son	Newland Alfred DeVault+ (b. 11 February 1896, d. 3 November 1976)

BASIC FACTS

Susan S. "Susie" Newland was born on 26 April 1865 in Illinois.⁷ She was born on 26 April 1865 in Missouri.^8,1 She and Charles Alfred Davault were married on 15 December 1892 in Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.¹ She died on 23 October 1947, at age 82, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.¹ She died on 23 October 1949, at age 84, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.⁹ She was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.⁸

Susan S. "Susie" Newland had reference number 339. She was enumerated on the census in Pike County, Missouri (1870, 1880), Audrain County, Missouri (1900, 1910); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1920, 1930.) GRAVE MARKER

CHARLES A. DAVAULT
1867 -- 1921
SUSIE S. DAVAULT
1865 -- 1947. Charles and Susie were married at the Tucker House. The wedding was attended by Miss Gussie Lafferty and Edwin L. Davault. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jackson.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
[S544] 1900 Census, Missouri, Audrain County
[S880] 1910 Census, Missouri, Audrain County
[S1383] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S1879] 1930 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Source Medium: Book
[S182] 1870 Census, Missouri, Pike County
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S9078] Meeting with Jean (DeVault) Switzer on May 28, 2001

Family Explorer

Newland Alfred DeVault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #339, b. 11 February 1896, d. 3 November 1976

Parents

Father	Charles Alfred Davault (b. 12 June 1867, d. 14 December 1921)
Mother	Susan S. "Susie" Newland (b. 26 April 1865, d. 23 October 1947)

Pedigree Link

Family: Florence Pearl "Pearl" Conner (b. 30 June 1900, d. November 1985)

Daughter

Jean Marie DeVault+ (b. 11 December 1926, d. 1 September 2013)

BASIC FACTS

Newland Alfred DeVault was born on 11 February 1896 in Farber, Audrain Co., Missouri.¹ He and Florence Pearl "Pearl" Conner were married on 20 February 1926 in Chandler, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma.^1,8 He died on 3 November 1976, at age 80, in Banning, Riverside Co., California.^9,10 He was buried in San Gorgonio Memorial Park, Banning, Riverside Co., California.

Newland Alfred DeVault had reference number 340. He was educated Attended school at Farber and Vandalia, Missouri; the University of Missouri and the University of Oklahoma.¹ His Social Security Number was 441-32-1162.⁹ He resided in Farber, Audrain Co., Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma (1918); Los Angeles County, California (April 1930); Banning, Riverside Co., California (1950.)¹¹ He was enumerated on the census in Audrain County, Missouri (1900, 1910); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1920, 1930); Los Angeles County, California (1930.) He was Shipping clerk - ??? (1920); salesman - real estate (1930); owner - service station (1940); for many years Newland was Sexton for San Gorgonio Memorial Park Cemetery in Banning, Riverside Co., California.^4,6,7 Newland was using the DaVault spelling for his surname in 1926 when he married Florence Conner and still using the Davault spelling when the 1930 Census was taken. He mentioned in one letter that his mother told him that his middle name was Alfred and his father told him that he didn't have a middle name. In the Oklahoma early Marriage records he is listed as N. A. DaVault. Also, several census records show him listed as Newland A. Davault.

We know exactly when Newland and family moved from Oklahoma to California. They are shown twice in the 1930 Census. First, on April 2, 1930, still living in Oklahoma and again on April 14, 1930 living in California.

GRAVE MARKER

DeVAULT
NEWLAND PEARL
1896 -- 1976 1900 -- 1985.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S544] 1900 Census, Missouri, Audrain County
[S880] 1910 Census, Missouri, Audrain County
[S1383] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S1879] 1930 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Source Medium: Book
[S1552] 1930 Census, California, Los Angeles County
[S2271] 1940 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S9059] Marriage Records: Oklahoma (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S3973] Death Records - California, California Death Index (RootsWeb)
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Florence Pearl "Pearl" Conner^1,2,3,4

F, #340, b. 30 June 1900, d. November 1985

Parents

Father	Walter Clinton Conner
Mother	Mary May Cole

Pedigree Link

Family: Newland Alfred DeVault (b. 11 February 1896, d. 3 November 1976)

Daughter

Jean Marie DeVault+ (b. 11 December 1926, d. 1 September 2013)

BASIC FACTS

Florence Pearl "Pearl" Conner was born on 30 June 1900 in Randolf, Cedar Co., Nebraska.¹ She and Newland Alfred DeVault were married on 20 February 1926 in Chandler, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma.^1,5 She died in November 1985, at age 85, in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.⁶ She was buried in San Gorgonio Memorial Park, Banning, Riverside Co., California.

Florence Pearl "Pearl" Conner had reference number 341. She was educated Graduated Oklahoma City University in Fine Arts.¹ Her Social Security Number was 571-21-3967.⁶ She was enumerated on the census in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma & Los Angeles County, California (1930); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1940.) GRAVE MARKER

DeVAULT
NEWLAND PEARL
1896 -- 1976 1900 -- 1985.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1879] 1930 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Source Medium: Book
[S1552] 1930 Census, California, Los Angeles County
[S2271] 1940 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S9059] Marriage Records: Oklahoma (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Jean Marie DeVault^1,2,3,4

F, #341, b. 11 December 1926, d. 1 September 2013

Parents

Father	Newland Alfred DeVault (b. 11 February 1896, d. 3 November 1976)
Mother	Florence Pearl "Pearl" Conner (b. 30 June 1900, d. November 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: William David Switzer (b. 21 June 1925, d. August 1979)

Daughter	Vicki Ann Switzer+
Daughter	Terry Lee Switzer+
Son	David Eugene Switzer (b. 24 March 1957, d. 19 December 1957)
Daughter	Denise Lynn Switzer+
Daughter	Diane Marie Switzer+

BASIC FACTS

Jean Marie DeVault was born on 11 December 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.¹ She and William David Switzer were married on 24 December 1949 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,5 She died on 1 September 2013, at age 86, in Austin, Travis Co., Texas.⁶

Jean Marie DeVault had reference number 342. She was educated William Woods College, Fulton, Missouri and University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Tennessee; President of Pi Beta Phi, 1949.¹ She resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma; Los Angeles County, California (April 1930); Signal Mountain, Hamilton Co., Tennessee (1979); Denver, Denver Co., Colorado (2005); Austin, Travis Co., Texas (bef 2011.)⁷ She was enumerated on the census in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma & Los Angeles County, California (1930); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1940.) Jean is shown living with another family in the 1940 Census.

OBITUARY

A Tribute to Jean DeVault Switzer
Jean DeVault Switzer, 86, died at her home in Austin, Texas on September 1, 2013. She was born December 11, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Newland and Pearl Conner DeVault. She was educated at William Woods College and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, TN. While attending UTK, she was charter president of her soroity, Pi Beta Phi. She met her late husband, William David Switzer at UTK. Jean and Bill were married 30 years and raised a family in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Jean and Bill had four daughters, who survive: Vicki Switzer of Denver, CO, Terry VanDyke of Tega Cay, SC, Denise Miller of Austin, TX and Diane Palm of New Braunfel, TX. She is survived by her 7 grandchildren, Caroline and Spencer Curtiss, Hailey VanDyke, Nicole and Megan Miller and Alex Palm.
Jean lived her life with enthusiasm and developed many talents with vision and direction. As a gifted artist, she created both still life and landscape paintings and won numerous prizes in Tennessee and Colorado exhibits including 5 first place awards, 3 second place awards, the Mayor's Choice Award, Best in the West Award and 7 honorable mention awards. She regularly exhibited at the Market Street Fair, Signal Mountain 4th of July Festival, Hunter Museum of Art and Plum Nelly. She aslo taught drawing and painting at the Little Art Store, Gannon Art Center, Hunter Gallery of Art and Heritage Gaines Ranch in Austin, Texas.
Jean was also a thespian. She began her love for theater in college and then participated in the Webster Grove Playhouse (Webster Grove, MO) in the early 1960's. After moving to Chattanooga, she began acting with the Chattanooga Little Theater. In addition to her acting roles, she helped backstage or created dramatic playbills for the upcoming productions. Some of Jean's performances were in "The Little Foxes," "Guest in the house," "The Crucible," "The Innocents," "Hedda Gabbler," and "Taming of the Shrew."
Jean was a very active member of First Christian and Unitarian Churches in Chattanooga. In Denver, she was an active member of Jefferson Unitarian and the First Universalist Churches. At church, she served as a board member and Art Show Chair and also organized and led a Dream Study Group. Jean also was an active and enthusiastic member of the Readers Theatre Group.
Jean was a talented woman who is remembered as loving, wise and witty. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother and dedicated friend. She cherished her Signal Mountain home and treasured her friends from Signal Mountain, Chattanooga, Denver and Austin. Jean's relationships with her many friends and family were the central focus of her long and happy life. Jean's memorial service will be held on Sunset Beach, NC (a longtime family reunion site) at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1879] 1930 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Source Medium: Book
[S1552] 1930 Census, California, Los Angeles County
[S2271] 1940 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S9078] Meeting with Jean (DeVault) Switzer on May 28, 2001
[S10669] Obituary - Jean Marie (DeVault) Switzer
[S12123] Obituary - William David Switzer

Family Explorer

Eugenia Brown "Genia" Garrett^1,2,3,4,5

F, #342, b. 11 August 1872, d. 15 December 1963

Parents

Father	Benjamin Franklin Garrett (b. 24 April 1840, d. 28 May 1909)
Mother	Elizabeth C. "Betty" Ellis (b. 16 April 1843, d. 26 June 1914)

Pedigree Link

Family: Edwin Lee Davault (b. 28 January 1870, d. 20 October 1939)

Son	Roy Edwin Davault (b. 2 December 1897, d. 23 October 1977)

BASIC FACTS

Eugenia Brown "Genia" Garrett was born on 11 August 1872 in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.¹ She and Edwin Lee Davault were married on 18 November 1896.¹ She died on 15 December 1963, at age 91, in Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^1,6 She was buried in Olivewood Memorial Park, Riverside, Riverside Co., California; Location U 135-3.⁷

Eugenia Brown "Genia" Garrett had reference number 343. Her Social Security Number was 550-72-5834.⁸ She was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Oklahoma (1900); Tulsa County, Oklahoma (1910); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1920); Riverside County, California (1930.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Riverside Independent Enterprise (CA); page 8; June 22, 1910; (GenealogyBank.com)

Social
Mrs. B. F. Garrett and daughter, Mrs. Eugenia Devault and son of Tulsa, Okla., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hall, left yesterday for Los Angeles.

OBITUARY - The Daily Enterprise, Tuesday, December 17, 1963

DAVAULT - In Riverside, Calif., Dec. 15, 1963. Mrs. Eugenia B. Davault aged 91 years. Late resident of 1833 Seventh St., Riverside, Calif. Mother of Roy Davault of 1833 Seventh St., Riverside, Calif. Services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M. H. Simons & Co., Chapel. Rev. John P. Boyce officiating. Interment in Olivewood Cemetery. Our parking lot on Orange street for your convenence. If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of your desire.

GRAVE MARKER

EUGENIA B. DAVAULT
AUG. 11, 1872
DEC. 5, 1963. WEDDING ARTICLE #1

Davault -- Garrett

Wednesday evening Nov. 18th a pretty wedding was solemnized at the cosy home of Mr and Mrs B F Garrett. The contracting parties being their only daughter, Eugenia Brown and Edwin Lee Davault. At 7:30 the bridal party entered the tastefully decorated parlor to the melodious strains of the wedding march rendered by Miss Alice Cardwell. The bride and groom were preceded by four young men, Pate Young, Jack Garrett, T. L. Cardwell Bruce Davault and four you ladies Misses Duffy, Goddin, Emma Davault and Lella Hatchett, who arranged themselves on either side the center of the crowded parlor forming an aisle up which the couple advanced till they stood directly under a handsome wedding bell of ferns and chrysanthemums, the clapper of which swayed to and fro with every breath as though singing out a gladsome prophesy for the future of the young pair. Here they were united by Rev J t McDonald, who in a very brief but impressive ceremony pronounced them man and wife. Without waiting for congratulations the newly wedded pair led the way to the dining room where an excellent supper of three courses were served. While the happy guests, about 70 in number, were satisfying the demands of the inner man with the delicious viands the eye was being feasted upon the beautiful table decorations, consisting of festoons of smilax and white chrysanthemums dropped from the center of the ceiling to every corner of the table on which were arranged pretty doilies, fruits, ferns, etc. The bride always pretty and attractive, never looked so handsome as when attired in an eloquent cloth dress of ashes of roses, trimmed in ribbon and chiffon and holding in her hand a point lace handkerchief and a boquet of white chrysanthemums tied with ribbon, she took the vows of wifehood.
A number of useful presents were received: Set of dishes, Lineaus M Garrett; Dresden clock, Alf Davault and wife, John Knox and wife; marble clock, Charlie Wilson, wife and Pate Young; carving set, Nettie Goddin; table linen, Mrs F Davault table linen, Mr and Mrs Wagoner; silver pick holder, Laura Kirtly; sugar spoon, Mattie Kuhne; silver napkin ring, Lizzie and Emma Davault $5, F Davault; rug, W G Garrett; rug W H Knox and wife; silver berry spoon, Jos McCleary and family; lamp, Joe and Ock Garrett; knives, forks and spoons, B F Garrett: tea spoons, Bruce Davault and Jack Garrett; tea spoons, Abe Davault and family; desert knives, C A Bass and family; cut glass tumblers, Mrs N M Garrett; dolies, Mrs Clark Morris movable clock, W H and J A Garrett; vase, Alice Cardwell; salad fork J F Ball and wife; pearl handle fruit knives, M A Grisham and wife; dresser and wash stand set, Annie Duffy; salt and peppers, Misses Hatchett; cake and pie knife, C A Davault and wife; berry set Annie Janssen; glass tea set, Tillie Millikan; pair towels, Riley Grisham; pair towels, Mrs McDonald: tray cloth, Emma Davault; granite ware, Mr and Mrs Phaff, pitcher, L Phillips; butter knife Grace Gardner and Mary Taylor; fine chickens, Mrs Marlow; flour bin, Mrs B E Wilson. Guests.

WEDDING ARTICLE #2

Ed Davault and Miss Eugenia Garrett Married Wednesday Evening.

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of B F Garrett's two miles east of this place Wednesday eve, when Miss Eugenia, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrett was united in marriage to Edward L Davault. Rev J T McDonald sealed the Wedding vows in very short but earnest manner.
The couple was conducted into the parlor by four couples: Pate Young, Lella Hatchett; Jack Garrett, Emma Davault; Bruce Davault, Nettie Goddin; Fayette Cardwell, Anna Duffy. The young men preceded the young ladies into the parlor, the latter coming in and taking positions aside the young men. Mr. Davault and bride stood beneath a beautiful bell made of ferns and chrysanthemums.
Miss Eugenia wore a suit of silver gray trimmed in ribbon of same shade and carried a large bunch of chrysanthemums. Mr. Davault was attired in black, gloves and wore a button boquet of chrysanthemums.
The dining room and table was very attractively trimmed. The delicacies prepared for the occasion were fully enjoyed.
Ed and wife came to town that night and occupied their home which had been previously prepared for them.
The LEADER only wishes for them the best and brightest side of life.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1383] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S566] 1900 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S965] 1910 Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County
[S1556] 1930 Census, California, Riverside County
[S2858] California Birth/Death Records (Internet)
[S7890] Grave Marker - Eugenia B. Davault, Olivewood Memorial Park, Riverside, Riverside Co., California
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Roy Edwin Davault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #343, b. 2 December 1897, d. 23 October 1977

Parents

Father	Edwin Lee Davault (b. 28 January 1870, d. 20 October 1939)
Mother	Eugenia Brown "Genia" Garrett (b. 11 August 1872, d. 15 December 1963)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Roy Edwin Davault was born on 2 December 1897 in near New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.¹ He and Pauline Shadwick were married in 1920 in Fort Worth, Texas.^1,8 He and Thelma Catherine Averrett were married on 3 March 1926 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.¹ He died in October 1977, at age 79, in Forth Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.⁹ He died on 23 October 1977, at age 79, in Panola Co., Texas.² He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.¹⁰

Roy Edwin Davault had reference number 344. He was a Merchant - laundry (1920); P.O. clerk - civil service (1930); worked for Post Office in Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁴ He resided in Missouri; attended High School in Oklahoma; Riverside, California; Oregon; retired in Florida; living in Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his death.¹ His Social Security Number was 544-46-2035, Issued: Oregon, last residence: Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.⁹ World War I, Army, Sergeant, enlisted in the Army the 2nd day after war was declared - served until the end of the war.^1,3 He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Missouri (1900); Tulsa County, Oklahoma (1910); Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (1920); Riverside County, California (1930.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE (Extraction) - "March Field Clerk heads Association," Riverside Daily Press (CA); January 26, 1931; page 2; (GenealogyBank.com)

Roy DeVault elected secretary-treasure of Local 423 of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Roy Davault Married
Announcement has been received by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davault that Roy was married last Saturday to a Miss (Pauline) Shadwick of Texas. They will make their home in Riverside, California, where the groom and his father E. L. Davault are engaged in the grocery business. The New Florence friends can hardly realize that Roy is a grown man, but extend their choicest congratualtions and wish the newlyweds much happiness. He and Thelma Catherine Averrett had children in No Children.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2785] Birth/Death Records, Texas (Ancestry.com)
[S8305] Grave Marker - Roy Edwin Davault, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carthage, Panola Co., Texas
[S1556] 1930 Census, California, Riverside County
[S1383] 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
[S566] 1900 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S965] 1910 Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County
[S8777] Marriage Announcement - Roy Davault and Pauline Shadwick
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4365] Email from Cynthia Nieto dated December 31, 2001

Family Explorer

Thelma Catherine Averrett^1,2,3,4

F, #344, b. 26 December 1899, d. 2 September 1988

Parents

Father	Romulus Cicero Averrett (b. November 1852)
Mother	Rose Etta Butler (b. about 1862)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Thelma Catherine Averrett was born on 26 December 1899 in Denton, Texas.^1,5 She was born on 26 December 1899 in Cleburne, Texas.⁶ She and Roy Edwin Davault were married on 3 March 1926 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.¹ She died on 2 September 1988, at age 88, in Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.² She died on 15 September 1988, at age 88, in Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.⁵ She was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.⁷

Thelma Catherine Averrett had reference number 345. Her Social Security Number was 465-88-1793.¹ She was enumerated on the census in Riverside County, California (1930.) Note from Cynthia (Averrett) Nieto, Thelma's great-niece.

Both of Thelma's parents lived long lives, as she did. She always had a vegitable garden, even before she died. She loved to sew, made all of her clothing. She did needle point for hours, got this from her mom, Rose Etta (Butler) Averrett. Roy and Thelma collected antiques, but after his death she sold a great deal of them. She belonged to the Christian Science Church for many years, as did her mother and sister. I remember Roy as being of very few words because she did all of the talking. Also, in later years, she did all the driving. She was the "Black Sheep" in her family. She did things her way, or not at all. She was always nice to me, but favored my brother more. She was always reminding me that I was an "Averrett." She and Roy Edwin Davault had children in No Children.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2785] Birth/Death Records, Texas (Ancestry.com)
[S9087] Message Board (Davault) posting by Cynthia Nieto
[S1556] 1930 Census, California, Riverside County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4160] Descendents of Romulus Cicero Averrett prepared by Barbara Ferrell
[S4365] Email from Cynthia Nieto dated December 31, 2001

Family Explorer

Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #345, b. 5 July 1870, d. 10 April 1936

Parents

Father	Vinson Benson (b. 3 July 1821, d. 23 September 1897)
Mother	Martha Sarah "Mattie" Allen (b. 8 January 1839, d. 1 April 1909)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Frederick "Will" Davault (b. 21 December 1874, d. 18 April 1938)

Daughter	Martha Ellen Davault+ (b. 30 October 1901, d. 27 February 1997)
Daughter	Catherine Benson Davault+ (b. 3 September 1909, d. 21 October 1979)

BASIC FACTS

Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson was born on 5 July 1870 in Williamsburg, Callaway Co., Missouri.¹ She and William Frederick "Will" Davault were married on 9 March 1898 in Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,2 She died on 10 April 1936, at age 65, in Williamsburg, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,2 She was buried on 13 April 1936 in Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, Callaway Co., Missouri.²

Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson had reference number 346. She was educated Went to school in Fulton, Missouri as did sister Martha Allen Benson, their older sister Molly tought there. Katie was ahead o class in algebra.² She was enumerated on the census in Callaway County, Missouri (1900 - 1930.) Katie went to school in Fulton, Missouri, as did her sister Martha Allen Benson. Their eldest sister, Molly taught school there. Katie was ahead of her class in algebra, she became sick and may have had to return home. Later in life she broke her hip and was cared for by daughter Catherine - a nurse.

OBITUARY - Montgomery Standard, Montgomery City Missouri, April 17, 1936

Catherine Beal (pronouned Bell) DeVault spent her entire life on the same farm 3 1/2 miles southwest of Williamsburg. She died at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 5 days (error). She joined the Methodist Church as a girl. The funeral was held in the Methodist Church with burial at the Williamsburg Cemetery. She is survived by daughters Martha Ellen (Mrs. Hugh Crabtree) of Cascade, Idaho and Catherine (Mrs Gordon Niedergerke) of Fulton, Missouri, grandchild Martha Jo Niedergerke, her husband and her brother Marvin Benson of McCredie, Several nephews and Nieces. Mrs. DeVault was in failing health for a long time having never fully recovered from an accident suffered several years ago.

Note: Catherine's sister, Martha Allen Benson, was the enumerator of the 1900 Census in her area. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, MO); June 21, 1901, Image 5; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America; Internet):

Mineola news
Will Davault and lady spent Sunday with Mrs. Davault's brother, Marvin Benson.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
[S548] 1900 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S886] 1910 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1283] 1920 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1761] 1930 Census, Missouri, Callaway County

Family Explorer

Catherine Benson Davault^1,2,3,4,5

F, #346, b. 3 September 1909, d. 21 October 1979

Parents

Father	William Frederick "Will" Davault (b. 21 December 1874, d. 18 April 1938)
Mother	Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson (b. 5 July 1870, d. 10 April 1936)

Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Gordon "Gordon" Niedergerke (b. 24 October 1907, d. 8 April 1987)

Daughter	Martha Jo "Jody" Niedergerke+ (b. 22 November 1934, d. 19 October 2009)
Daughter	Mary Dee "Dee Dee" Niedergerke+

BASIC FACTS

Catherine Benson Davault was born on 3 September 1909 in Benson Homestead, Callaway Co., Missouri.¹ She and Thomas Gordon "Gordon" Niedergerke were married on 2 April 1933 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri.^1,2 She died on 21 October 1979, at age 70, in Fulton, Callaway Co., Missouri.^2,6 She was buried in Calloway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Calloway Co., Missouri.²

Catherine Benson Davault had reference number 347. She resided in Fulton, Missouri; St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri.¹ She was educated Graduate of Montgomery High School; Barnes Hospital Nurses Training School.² She was enumerated on the census in Callaway County, Missouri (1910 - 1930.) Thomas and Catherine (Davault) Niedergerke were married at the residence of Rev. J. L. Rayburn, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, St. Louis, Missouri. She was baptized on 7 November 1916 in Joined Methodist Church, Williamsburg, Missouri on October 28, 1916, baptized November 7 at Kenney's meeting.²

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S886] 1910 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1283] 1920 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1761] 1930 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S4004] Death Records - Missouri: Missouri Newspaper Death Index, 1822 - 1994 (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Thomas Gordon "Gordon" Niedergerke^1,2

M, #347, b. 24 October 1907, d. 8 April 1987

Parents

Father	Thomas D. Niedergerke
Mother	Dolly Snethen

Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Benson Davault (b. 3 September 1909, d. 21 October 1979)

Daughter	Martha Jo "Jody" Niedergerke+ (b. 22 November 1934, d. 19 October 2009)
Daughter	Mary Dee "Dee Dee" Niedergerke+

BASIC FACTS

Thomas Gordon "Gordon" Niedergerke was born on 24 October 1907 in Big Spring, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^1,2 He and Catherine Benson Davault were married on 2 April 1933 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri.^1,2 He died on 8 April 1987, at age 79, in Fulton, Callaway Co., Missouri.² He was buried on 11 April 1987 in Calloway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Calloway Co., Missouri.²

Thomas Gordon "Gordon" Niedergerke had reference number 348. He was an Employed by Sinclair Refining Company, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri; operated Payne Transfer Line (a long-distance truck line) in Fulton, Missouri (1934.)¹ He was educated Graduate of Montgomery High School, 2 years of Mentral College at Fayette; 1 year at University of Missouri.² Thomas and Catherine (Davault) Niedergerke were married at the residence of Rev. J. L. Rayburn, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, St. Louis, Missouri.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Martha Jo "Jody" Niedergerke¹

F, #348, b. 22 November 1934, d. 19 October 2009

Parents

Father	Thomas Gordon "Gordon" Niedergerke (b. 24 October 1907, d. 8 April 1987)
Mother	Catherine Benson Davault (b. 3 September 1909, d. 21 October 1979)

Pedigree Link

Family: Alfred Wilton "Bud" Doepke, Jr.,

Daughter	Sherrie Ann Doepke+
Son	Stephen Randolph "Randy" Doepke+
Daughter	Catherine Marie "Cassie" Doepke

BASIC FACTS

Martha Jo "Jody" Niedergerke was born on 22 November 1934 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.² She was born on 22 November 1934 in Fulton, Callaway Co., Missouri.¹ She and Alfred Wilton "Bud" Doepke, Jr., were married on 9 October 1955 in Fulton, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,3 She died on 19 October 2009, at age 74, in Overland Park, Kansas.⁴

Martha Jo "Jody" Niedergerke had reference number 349. She was educated Graduate of Fulton High School and William Woods College (1954).^1,4 She resided in Brentwood; Prairie Village, Kansas; Leawood, Kansas.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 492-36-8760, issued: Missouri, last residence: Stilwell, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁶ OBITUARY - D W Newcomers Sons, Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Cemetery, Overland Park, Kansas; October 21, 2009:
Martha J. Doepke
Martha J. (Jody) Doepke, age 74, Stilwell, KS passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at Menorah Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22nd at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the chapel prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 10100 W. 87th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66212.
Jody was born on November 22, 1934 in St. Louis, MO. She was raised in Fulton, MO. She graduated from William Woods in 1954. Jody married Bud on October 9, 1954 in Fulton, MO. They just celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary. For many years Jody’s passion was riding quarter horses. She was a member of AQHA and past president of NEKQHA. Jody was active in the American Royal and was a member of Saddle & Sirloin since 1966. She was an active volunteer at Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Jody was very loyal and true to her friends, and she had a great love for her family.
Jody is survived by her husband, A.W. (Bud) Doepke, of the home; daughter, Sherri (Phil) Tearney, Stilwell, KS; son, Randy (Kristen) Doepke, Elburn, Il; and daughter, Cassie (Charlie) Kunkel, Lee’s Summit, MO; grandchildren, Drew, Dale and Rory Doepke, and Rachel Tearney; sister, Dee Dee (Dick) Cochran, Lake St. Louis, MO, and brother-in-law, Dale K. Doepke, San Francisco, CA.

Note: Marriage year incorrect

OBITUARY - Kansas City Star from October 21 to October 22, 2009:
Martha J. Doepke (Jody)
Martha J. (Jody) Doepke, 74, Stilwell, KS, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009, at Menorah Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 22, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, at the Chapel prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 10100 W. 87th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66212. Jody was born on November 22, 1934 in St. Louis, MO. She was raised in Fulton, MO. She graduated from William Woods in 1954. Jody married Bud on October 9, 1954 in Fulton, MO. They just celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary. For many years, Jody's passion was riding quarter horses. She was a member of AQHA and past president of NEKQHA. Jody was active in the American Royal and was a member of Saddle & Sirloin since 1966. She was an active volunteer at Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Jody was very loyal and true to her friends, and she had a great love for her family. Jody is survived by her husband, A. W. (Bud) Doepke, of the home; daughter, Sherri (Phil) Tearney, Stilwell, KS; son, Randy (Kristen) Doepke, Elburn, IL; and daughter, Cassie (Charlie) Kunkel, Lee's Summit, MO; grandchildren, Drew, Dale, and Rory Doepke, and Rachel Tearney; sister, Dee Dee (Dick) Cochran, Lake St. Louis, MO; and brother-in-law, Dale K. Doepke, San Francisco, CA. Arr.: D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, (913) 451-1860. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel. com.

Note: Marriage year incorrect.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S4323] Email from Cathy (Crabtree) Cook dated March 29, 2009
[S4335] Email from Cathy Cook dated August 19, 2002
[S11192] Obituary - Martha Jo "Jody" (Niedergerke) Doepke
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Martha Ellen Davault^1,2,3,4,5

F, #349, b. 30 October 1901, d. 27 February 1997

Parents

Father	William Frederick "Will" Davault (b. 21 December 1874, d. 18 April 1938)
Mother	Catherine Beal "Katie" Benson (b. 5 July 1870, d. 10 April 1936)

Pedigree Link

Family: Hugh Robert Crabtree (b. 12 December 1897, d. 28 September 1956)

Daughter	Catherine Adele "Cathy" Crabtree+
Son	William Robert Crabtree+ (b. 8 June 1942, d. 20 April 2022)

BASIC FACTS

Martha Ellen Davault was born on 30 October 1901 in Williamsburg, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,6 She and Hugh Robert Crabtree were married on 29 June 1931 in Tremonton, Cache Co., Utah.^1,6 She died on 27 February 1997, at age 95, in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.^7,6 She was buried on 4 March 1997 in Riverside Cemetery, Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.⁶

Martha Ellen Davault had reference number 350. She was educated Montgomery Missouri High School; Attended the University of Missouri, Central Missouri State Teachers College.¹ Her Social Security Number was 519-22-5941.⁷ She resided in Missouri; Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho (1926 - 1931); Parma, Idaho; Columbia, Missouri (1956); Kirkland, Washington (1974.)⁶ She was enumerated on the census in Callaway County, Missouri (1910, 1920); Montgomery County, Missouri (1930); Adams County, Idaho (1940.) When Martha was about four years old she was hoeing with a toy hoe one evening and flipped a grass stem or small stick into her eve near the pupil. Her parents drove her 15 miles to the doctor in Montgomery City in a buggy. Not really wanting a drink, but frightened and used to stopping at Rock Well for picnics when traveling, she demanded a drink from Rock Well. Rather than cause her to cry, her father stopped in the dark to get her a drink from the spring. The montgomery doctor arranged for the train to make an unscheduled stop at Montgomery City and he and Martha's mother took Martha to a specialist in St. Louis to remove the stick. This whole business took all night. In the morning Martha and her mother went to Cousin Bell Benson's house and the doctor to friends or relatives in the same general area of St. Louis to rest until catching the afternoon train back to Montgomery City where Martha's father met them with the buggy.

When Martha was about six years old she got a bean stuck up her nose and was again taken to the doctor. The bean came out before the trip was completed though Martha never told anyone because she wanted to see a friend.

The Benson family had been fond of good horses and Martha's mother, Katie (Benson) Davault, had inherited at least one and possibly more horses from her parents or acquired them when she and her husband purchased the Benson homestead. Martha's horse, Beauty, was the half-Tennessee-Walker off-spring of Topsy, one of the Benson's high-schooled horses. Her family used Topsy to pull the buggy because she was a bit rough riding. Martha claimed that the high stepping showy Tennessee Walkers of today's show ring have been developed in modern times. The Tennessee Walkers of her day had the smooth distance-eating gaits for the traveler, but held their heads low, the neck level with the back. While she admired show horses and loved to attend horse shows, she always said that to her Beauty was beautiful. She had many stories to tell involving Beauty.

One day Martha was visited by a young man who came calling to impress her with his new horse. Martha was peeved at him for she knew he had called upon another girl on a farm in the vicinity and finding she was not at home made the Davault home his next stop. With showing off as his goal, he suggested they go riding. Beauty's gaits were faultless, nor could she be out-distanced. Martha was enjoying the comparison and by now she was gloating! Frustrated, the young man turned his horse toward a fence and sailed over. At this point, Martha became a little concerned for she had never taken Beauty over a high fence; however she decided that Beauty was smart enough to simply refuse to jump if the fence were too high. Besides, this was a good opportunity to put that fellow in his place! Pretending this was something she did every day and hiding her worry, Martha turned Beauty towards the high fence and sailed over with no hesitation and room to spare. A very cocky young man was thoroughly out-shown and Martha said she wasn't the least bit sorry he never came calling again.

After high school, Martha taught at one-room country schools, living at home and riding Beauty to school each day. At one school, not a great distance from her home, but in a direction she did not regularly travel and therefore did not know the locals, she was warned by the head of the school board of several older boys with the reputation of running off previous teachers with their loutish, bullying ways. This gentleman insisted on going to school with Martha the first day so he could introduce her and lecture the troublesome boys. Martha decided the best thing she could do was to start out as she intended to carry on. When the class was assembled and before the head of the school board could open his mouth, she sized up the potential troublemakers, chose the largest and most swaggering boy; easily a head taller than herself and one she had heard came from a family with livestock and said, "You look like you might know about animals." When the startled boy replied of course he did, he knew all about taking care of animals, Martha told him she was very particular about Beauty but perhaps if he felt he could handle the job he could take care of her horse each day. Not one day of trouble did she have out of the so-called troublemakers.

Martha went to school in Fulton, Missouri as did her sister

Jackson Benson, Martha's uncle, was said to have hidden a large sum of money somewhere on the old Eden Benson homestead and died without revealing it's whereabouts. It was thought by some that the slave, Cicero, may have known where the money was hidden and used the knowledge to better his own position, for he somehow came to have his own cabin after the Emancipation Proclamation. The theories abounded and there were times when family members would return home to find evidence of persons having searched the property. Interest in finding the money carried over to 1920 when Martha's father tore the old house down. The day he tore down the chimneys, a crowd of neighbors gathered to watch, curious as to whether the treasure would be found hidden behind the stones. Even Martha conducted searches when she was quite young. After her father diverted the runoff from the hillside, Martha would ride her horse along the original drainage ravine looking for eroded places along the banks that might expose a treasure box. One time she even pulled the plaster from the wall in her bedroom when she imagined the crack under the window might be widened to allow access to a hiding place. It was empty.

Stories provided by her daughter, Catherine Adele (Crabtree) Cook, 1974

GRAVE MARKER

CRABTREE
HUGH ROBERT MARTHA DAVAULT
DEC. 12, 1897 OCT. 30, 1901
SEPT. 28, 1956 FEB. 28, 1997. She was baptized 20 September in Rev. J. M. Major.⁶ She was affiliated with Williamsburg Methodist Church at Kenney's meeting on 24 October 1916.⁶ She was a Teacher - public school (1930) between 1920 and 1930.^6,4

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S886] 1910 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1283] 1920 Census, Missouri, Callaway County
[S1781] 1930 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S2081] 1940 Census, Idaho, Adams County
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Hugh Robert Crabtree^1,2,3,4

M, #350, b. 12 December 1897, d. 28 September 1956

Parents

Father	Walter A. Crabtree (b. July 1869)
Mother	Mary Adell Wells (b. 15 November 1871)

Pedigree Link

Family: Martha Ellen Davault (b. 30 October 1901, d. 27 February 1997)

Daughter	Catherine Adele "Cathy" Crabtree+
Son	William Robert Crabtree+ (b. 8 June 1942, d. 20 April 2022)

BASIC FACTS

Hugh Robert Crabtree was born on 12 December 1897 in Bunker Hill, Russell Co., Kansas.^1,2 He and Martha Ellen Davault were married on 29 June 1931 in Tremonton, Cache Co., Utah.^1,2 He died on 28 September 1956, at age 58, in Parma, Canyon Co., Idaho.² He was buried on 2 October 1956 in Riverside Cemetery, Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.²

Hugh Robert Crabtree had reference number 351. He resided in Kansas; Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho (1902-1935.)² World War I, U.S. Army, AS 3913623 Corporal Motor Truck Co 518, enlisted 5 Aug. 1918, served with A. E. F. in France 1918, returned from France on USS Charleston. discharged Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming 18 Aug. 1919.² He was a Manager - grocery store (1940); store manager Golden Rule in Cascade, Idaho; manages Valley Merc in New Meadows, Adams Co., Idaho for 16 years, Managed Parma Merc, Parma, Idaho in 1955.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 518-09-0114.⁵ He was enumerated on the census in Russell County, Kansas (1900); Adams County, Idaho (1900.) Hugh lost the sight of his right eye during his military service. He wouldn't discuss how it happened so it was probably not duty caused. He loved fly-fishing and bird hunting. He was handy with tools. He learned to dance when young at Mormon Church following services at Christian Church (his church).

GRAVE MARKER

CRABTREE
HUGH ROBERT MARTHA DAVAULT
DEC. 12, 1897 OCT. 30, 1901
SEPT. 28, 1956 FEB. 28, 1997.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S519] 1900 Census, Kansas, Russell County
[S2081] 1940 Census, Idaho, Adams County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book