The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

John Herman Moyers was born on 2 June 1890 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,7,5 He and Bennie Bowman Bacon were married about 1910.³ He died on 22 August 1975, at age 85.⁷ He was buried in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.⁷

John Herman Moyers had reference number 52106. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900); Johnson County, Iowa (1920 - 1940.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1917, 1920, 1930); salesman - oil supplies (1940.)^2,3,4,5 He resided in Pleasant Valley, Johnson Co., Iowa (1917.)⁵

Citations

[S5262] Genealogy prepared by barbaraa05828
[S1216] 1920 Census, Iowa, Johnson County
[S1674] 1930 Census, Iowa, Johnson County
[S2144] 1940 Census, Iowa, Johnson County
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Clifton John Moyers^1,2,3

M, #51793

Parents

Father	John Herman Moyers (b. 2 June 1890, d. 22 August 1975)
Mother	Bennie Bowman Bacon (b. 27 June 1893, d. 12 January 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family:

Son	Jerry Clifton Moyers

Citations

[S1216] 1920 Census, Iowa, Johnson County
[S1674] 1930 Census, Iowa, Johnson County
[S2144] 1940 Census, Iowa, Johnson County

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Isabel M. Moyers^1,2

F, #51794

Parents

Father	John Herman Moyers (b. 2 June 1890, d. 22 August 1975)
Mother	Bennie Bowman Bacon (b. 27 June 1893, d. 12 January 1950)

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S1674] 1930 Census, Iowa, Johnson County
[S2144] 1940 Census, Iowa, Johnson County

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Jerry Clifton Moyers¹

M, #51795

Parents

Father

Clifton John Moyers

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Unknown Moyers¹

M, #51796

Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret Unknown (b. October 1859)

Son	John Herman Moyers+ (b. 2 June 1890, d. 22 August 1975)

BASIC FACTS

Unknown Moyers had reference number 52110.

Citations

[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County

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Margaret Unknown¹

F, #51797, b. October 1859

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Family: Unknown Moyers

Son	John Herman Moyers+ (b. 2 June 1890, d. 22 August 1975)

BASIC FACTS

Margaret Unknown was born in October 1859 in Tennessee.¹

Margaret Unknown had reference number 52111.

Citations

[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County

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Otto Charles William Schrank^1,2,3,4,5

M, #51798, b. 23 August 1891, d. 1 January 1973

Parents

Father	Georg Fredrich Wilhelm Carl Johann H. Schrank
Mother	Auguste Wilhelmine Luise Kusel

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Family: Edith Theresia "Ada" Anderson-Latture (b. 15 September 1895)

Daughter	LaVerne Edith Schrank+ (b. 7 August 1916, d. 17 April 1990)
Son	Eugene C. Schrank+ (b. 13 September 1922, d. 28 October 2011)

BASIC FACTS

Otto Charles William Schrank was born on 23 August 1891 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.¹ He and Edith Theresia "Ada" Anderson-Latture were married on 30 September 1915 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on 1 January 1973, at age 81, in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.¹ He was buried in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska (parents buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln.)¹

Otto Charles William Schrank had reference number 52112. He was enumerated on the census in Lancaster County, Nebraska (1910); Adams County, Nebraska (1920); Lancaster County, Nebraska (1930, 1940.) He was a Machinist - Ress Machine Motor Works, Lincoln Nebraska (1917); foreman - roundhouse (1920); roundhouse foreman - steam railroad (1930); head machinist - railway company (1940.)^3,4,5,6 He resided in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska (1917.)⁶ FUNERAL NOTICE - The Lincoln Star; Lincoln, Nebraska; Wednesday, January 3, 1973; Page 35 (Newspapers.com)

SCHRANK - Otto C., 81, 1219 C, died Monday.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O. Lincoln Memorial Park.
Pallbearers: Richard Bauer, George Bossung, Richard Hobson, Joe Tocko, Harry Hill, Ramon Green. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - The Lincoln Daily Star (Lincoln, Nebraska); October 3, 1915; page 2 column 5; (Ancestry.com)

Miss Edith Anderson and Otto Schrank were united in marriage at the home of the groom's parents Thursday evening, Rev. A. Matzner officiating. They are making their home at fourteenth and A streets.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - The Lincoln Star; Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, October 10, 1965; Page 40 (Newspapers.com)

Otto Schranks
Celebrating their golden wedding anniversary at the Lincoln Hotel last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schrank.
The Schrank's have two children, Eugene, and Mrs. Harry Davis. They have five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Citations

[S5563] Genealogy prepared by Christina (email address) (RootsWeb)
[S917] 1910 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S1308] 1920 Census, Nebraska, Adams County
[S1805] 1930 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S2225] 1940 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)

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LaVerne Edith Schrank^1,2,3,4,5

F, #51799, b. 7 August 1916, d. 17 April 1990

Parents

Father	Otto Charles William Schrank (b. 23 August 1891, d. 1 January 1973)
Mother	Edith Theresia "Ada" Anderson-Latture (b. 15 September 1895)

Pedigree Link

Family 1: Velmer Gian Brinkman (b. about 1908, d. 14 April 1970)

Daughter

Gianna Kay Brinkman-Davis

Family 2: Harry Monroe Davis (b. 8 May 1903, d. 9 May 1970)

Son	Randy K. Davis
Son	Harry Monroe Davis, Jr.

BASIC FACTS

LaVerne Edith Schrank was born on 7 August 1916 in Nebraska.^6,7,4 She and Velmer Gian Brinkman were married on 20 May 1940 in Probably Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^5,8 She and Harry Monroe Davis were married after 1943.³ She died on 17 April 1990, at age 73.^7,4 She was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁷

LaVerne Edith Schrank had reference number 52113. She was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Nebraska (1920); Lancaster County, Nebraska (1930, 1940.) She was an Operator - telegraph company (1940.)³ Her Social Security Number was 506-07-7768, issued: Nebraska.⁴ At one time there was a genealogy on Ancestry.com that showed that Dee Dee White was the daughter of Laverne and an Unknown White. This genealogy appears to have been taken down and I can find no other information on this marriage.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS - The Lincoln Star; Lincoln, Nebraska; Tuesday, April 28, 1936, Page 13 (Newspapers.com)

FOR SALE - Boy's blue suit, light overcoat and sheeplined coat, 8 to 10 years. Good condition. Eugene Schrank, age 13, 1619 So. 25th. F1861

FOR SALE - One yellow organdy and one green crepe dress. Size 14. Both in good condition. Laverne Schrank, 1619 So., 25th, age 16. F1861.

Note: Laverne was actually about 19 years old in 1936.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Lincoln Evening Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Friday, April 23, 1937; Page 6 (Newspapers.com)

Suit for $10,000 damages was filed in district court Friday by Laverne Schrank, 20, by her mother Ada Schrank, against Harry R. Stork and Ella A. Green. The petition says Laverne stepped upon the lid of a manhole to a grease trap at Stork's Barbecue at 1333 High st., March 22, and was precipitated into the trap and injured. Green is the owner of the place. It is claimed that the girl walked into the trap while going from the barbecue stand to her automobile. The suit was filed by Beghtol, Foe & Rankin.

Citations

[S5563] Genealogy prepared by Christina (email address) (RootsWeb)
[S1805] 1930 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S2225] 1940 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8880] Marriage License - Velmer Gian Brinkman & Laverne Edith Schrank
[S1308] 1920 Census, Nebraska, Adams County
[S5885] Genealogy prepared by eeclarck (Ancestry.com)
[S8968] Marriage Records - Missouri 1805 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)

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Eugene C. Schrank^1,2,3

M, #51800, b. 13 September 1922, d. 28 October 2011

Parents

Father	Otto Charles William Schrank (b. 23 August 1891, d. 1 January 1973)
Mother	Edith Theresia "Ada" Anderson-Latture (b. 15 September 1895)

Pedigree Link

Family: Unknown Unknown

Son	Eugene C. Schrank, Jr.

BASIC FACTS

Eugene C. Schrank was born on 13 September 1922 in Nebraska.^2,4 He and Helen Rae Marcy were married on 20 October 1946 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁵ He and Helen Rae Marcy were divorced about 20 May 1948 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁶ He died on 28 October 2011, at age 89.⁴

Eugene C. Schrank had reference number 52114. He was enumerated on the census in Lancaster County, Nebraka (1930, 1940.) His Social Security Number was Issued: Nebraska. World War II, U.S. Navy.⁵ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISMENTS - The Lincoln Star; Lincoln, Nebraska; Tuesday, April 28, 1936, Page 13 (Newspapers.com)

FOR SALE - Boy's blue suit, light overcoat and sheeplined coat, 8 to 10 years. Good condition. Eugene Schrank, age 13, 1619 So. 25th. F1861

FOR SALE - One yellow organdy and one green crepe dress. Size 14. Both in good condition. Laverne Schrank, 1619 So., 25th, age 16. F1861.

Note: Laverne was actually about 19 years old in 1936. PRE-NUPTUAL COURTESY - The Nebraska State Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Monday, October 21, 1946; Page 3 (Newspapers.com)

Pre-nuptial Courtesy
Miss Helen Marcy, whose wedding to Eugene Schrank will be an event of Oct. 20, was honoree at a breakfast Saturday morning given by Mrs. R. W. Fahrenbruch for six guests. Mrs. Jack Rowe, Miss Marcy's sister was an out of town guest from Coolidge, Ariz.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - Lincoln Evening Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Monday, October 28, 1946; Page 9 (large photo) (Newspapers.com)

The marriage of Miss Helen Rae Marcy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Marcy, to Eugene C. Schrank, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Schrank, was solemnized Oct. 20 at St. Paul Methodist church. Dr. Gerald Kennedy performed the ceremony at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Schrank was graduated from the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Kappa Delta soroity. Mr. Schrank served with the marine corps, Third infantry division, during the war. The couple will be home after Nov. 1 at 1544 Oak st., Napa., Calif.

Note: I don't think Eugene and Helen spent much time in California.

DIVORCE ANNOUNCEMENT - Lincoln Evening Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Thursday, May 20, 1948; Page 22 (Newspapers.com)

IN DIVORCE COURT
Eugene C. Schrank vs. Helen Schrank, petition charging estreme cruelty. Married in Lincoln, Oct. 20, 1946.

Citations

[S5563] Genealogy prepared by Christina (email address) (RootsWeb)
[S1805] 1930 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S2225] 1940 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8744] Marriage Announcement - Eugene C. Schrank and Helen Rae Marcy
[S4199] Divorce Announcement - Eugene C. Schrank and Helen Rae (Marcy) Schrank