The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Hildred Forner was born on 29 March 1940 in Richland, Pulaski Co., Missouri.³ He was born on 29 March 1940 in Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.² He and Norma Louise Devault were married on 6 June 1964.² He died on 4 May 2006, at age 66, in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.²

Hildred Forner had reference number 57403. He was a Maintenance worker.² OBITUARY - The Lebanon Daily Record; Missouri; Friday, May 5, 2006 (GenealogyBank.com)

Hildred Forner, 66, of Lebanon, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at St. John's Hospital-Springfield.
He was born March 29, 1940, in Lebanon, to Ivey Mitchell Forner and Nadine Long.
On June 6, 1964, he married Norma Devault.
He was a maintenance worker and of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Norma, of the home; a daughter, Vickie Ratliff, of Lebanon; two brothers, Bob Forner, of Vancouver, Wash. and Charles Forner, of St. Joseph; a sister, Geri Green, of Lebanon, also other relatives.
Services for Hildred Forner will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church across from the airport. Burial will be at a later date under the direction of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel of Lebanon.
A memorial has been established and may be left at the chapel.

Citations

[S11338] Obituary - Maude Mae (Sharp) Davault-Wilson-Plemmons
[S10457] Obituary - Hildred Forner
[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

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Ken Baldwin¹

M, #57087

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S11338] Obituary - Maude Mae (Sharp) Davault-Wilson-Plemmons

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John Wesley Endsley¹

M, #57088

Pedigree Link

Family: Eva Mae Miller

Daughter

Ellen Alice Endsley (b. 2 February 1917, d. 19 March 2009)

BASIC FACTS

John Wesley Endsley had reference number 57405.

Citations

[S7458] Genealogy prepared by tinasue1958 (Ancestry.com)

[S11696] Obituary - Robert J. Janitch

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Lawrence Lee Frazier¹

M, #57094, b. 22 January 1918, d. 6 October 1975

Parents

Father	Kester Lee Frazier
Mother	Susie Jean Rogers

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Family: Kathleen DeVault (b. 27 August 1925, d. 16 July 2014)

Daughter

Jean Eleanor Sloane

BASIC FACTS

Lawrence Lee Frazier was born on 22 January 1918 in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He and Kathleen DeVault were married about December 1945. He died on 6 October 1975, at age 57, in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.)² He was buried in Blountville Cemetery, Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

Lawrence Lee Frazier had reference number 57411. He was a Foreman at Tennessee Eastman Corporation (1940.)¹ He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.) Kathleen told the adoption agency that the father of her daughter was born about 1915, was married with three daughters, was tall but not stocky and worked at Tennessee Eastman.

In August of 1946, about the time that Kathleen was giving the above information to the adoption agence, Lawrence L. Frazier had a wife and three daughters. He was born in 1918, lived his entire life in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee. His World War II Draft Registration Card said he was a foreman at Tennessee Eastman, was 5' 11" tall and weighed 125 pounds. Lawrence is a Harr descendant. His granddaughter, Allison (Frazier) Harris shows up on Jean Eleanor (Sloane) Reeves' DNA Match list.with 207 cM of matching DNA. That is the most matching DNA of anyone on Jean's father's side of the family. Still, that is not near enough matching DNA for someone that is a granddaughter of Jean's father. As of this writing it is my belief that Kathlee thought Lawrence was the father of the daughter she gave up for adoption but, in fact, it was someone else.. Kathleen told the adoption agence that she was engaged to marry Russell Sells who was in trhe U.S. Army, serving in Europe when her daughter, born under the name of Baby Sells, was conceived. She said that she had gone to a USO party and that's when her daughter was conceived. Kathleen described the father of her daughter as being born about 1915, married with three daughters and working at Tennessee Eastman.

In August of 1946, about the time that Kathleen was giving the above information to the adoption agence, Lawrence L. Frazier had a wife and three daughters. He was born in 1918, lived his entire life in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee and his World War II Draft Registration Card says he was a foreman at Tennessee Eastman Corporation. Lawrence is a Harr descendant. His granddaughter, Allison (Frazier) Harris shows up on Jean Eleanor (Sloane) Reeves' DNA Match list.with 207 cM of matching DNA. That is the most matching DNA of anyone on Jean's father's side of the family. Still, that is not near enough matching DNA for someone that is a granddaughter of Jean's father.

Right now Lawrence L. Frazier is my best guess as to the father of Jean Eleanor (Sloan) Reeves.

Citations

[S12481] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Macel Coilla Meredith^1,2,3

F, #57095, b. 19 November 1907, d. 27 April 1928

Parents

Father	William Oscar Meredith (b. about 1877)
Mother	Miranda Jane Fine (b. about 1878)

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Family: Richard Frank "Frank" Hawk (b. 6 September 1902, d. 24 January 1975)

Son	Donald Lavero Meredith+ (b. 18 October 1924, d. 20 March 1992)

BASIC FACTS

Macel Coilla Meredith was born on 19 November 1907 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 She died on 27 April 1928, at age 20, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

Macel Coilla Meredith had reference number 57412. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910); Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport Times; Kingsport, Tennessee; Thursday, January 12, 1928; Page 6 (Newspapers.com)

Miss Macel Meredith is seriously ill at her home on Hill street.

OBITUARY - William Oscar Meridith (father of Macel C. Meredith); Johnson City Press; Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday, July 18, 1955; Page 2 (Newspapers.com)

William Oscar Meredith, 80, Rt. 4. Jonesboro, died in the Tate Convalescent Home at 10:30 a.m. yesterday.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Miranda Jane Meredith; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Kite of Winston-Salem, N.C.; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

MACEL COILLA
MEREDITH
DAUGHTER OF
W. O. & M. J.
MEREDITH
BORN
NOV. 19. 1907
DIED
APRIL 27, 1928
Asleep in the arms
of Jesus.
MEREDITH

Note: Macel's death certificate says she will be buried in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee but her stone is in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

Citations

[S4019] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee Deaths and Burials Index 1874 - 1955 (Ancestry.com)
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Donald Lavero Meredith¹

M, #57096, b. 18 October 1924, d. 20 March 1992

Parents

Father	Richard Frank "Frank" Hawk (b. 6 September 1902, d. 24 January 1975)
Mother	Macel Coilla Meredith (b. 19 November 1907, d. 27 April 1928)

Pedigree Link

Family: Rebecca Adelaide Curtis (b. 9 June 1922, d. 20 May 2011)

Son	Ralph Meredith
Son	Robert Meredith
Daughter	Linda Meredith
Daughter	Phyllis Meredith
Daughter	Gail Meredith
Son	Richard Donald Meredith+

BASIC FACTS

Donald Lavero Meredith was born on 18 October 1924 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He and Rebecca Adelaide Curtis were married on 27 December 1946.² He died on 20 March 1992, at age 67, in Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida.^1,3,4 He was buried in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.⁴

Donald Lavero Meredith had reference number 57413. He resided in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana (- 1989); Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida (1989 - 1992.)⁵ World War II, U.S. Navy.⁵ He was a Broadcast engineer (obituary.)⁵ He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1940.) Apparently Donald was born out of wedlock. Macel was listed as single on her death certificate. Donald listed Frank Hawk as his father on his Social Security Application (U.S. Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007). Also, DNA test results for Donald's grandson, Nathan Meredith, appear to confirm that Nathan had DeVault and Hawk ancestors.

OBITUARY - The Tampa Treibune; Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, March 24, 1992; Page 90 (Newspapers.com)

DONALD L. MEREDITH, 67, of Zephyrhills died Friday at home. A native of Kingsport, Tenn., he moved to this area three years ago from Fort Wayne, Ind. He was a retired broadcast engineer and a member of the North Highland Christian Church of Forth Wayne. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Becky; three sons, Richard and Ralph of Fort Wayne and Robert of Zephyrhills; three daughters, Linda Bolyard and Phyllis Humbrecht of Fort Wayne and Gail Clemson of Zephyrhills; and 13 grandchildren. Richey Chapel, Coleman and Ferguson Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

GRAVE MARKER

MEREDITH
DONALD L. REBECCA A.
1924 - 1992 1922 - 2011.

Citations

[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
[S11608] Obituary - Rebecca Adelaide (Curtis) Meredith
[S3977] Death Records - Florida: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S9861] Obituary - Donald Lavero Meredith

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Rebecca Adelaide Curtis¹

F, #57097, b. 9 June 1922, d. 20 May 2011

Parents

Father	Archie Merwin Curtis
Mother	Harriett Grace Turner

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Family: Donald Lavero Meredith (b. 18 October 1924, d. 20 March 1992)

Son	Ralph Meredith
Son	Robert Meredith
Daughter	Linda Meredith
Daughter	Phyllis Meredith
Daughter	Gail Meredith
Son	Richard Donald Meredith+

BASIC FACTS

Rebecca Adelaide Curtis was born on 9 June 1922 in Leeds, Androscoggin Co., Maine.¹ She and Donald Lavero Meredith were married on 27 December 1946.² She died on 20 May 2011, at age 88, in Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida.¹ She was buried in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.¹

Rebecca Adelaide Curtis had reference number 57414. She was educated Graduated from Kent's Hill Preparatory School and Acme School of Business (1940.)² World War II, U.S. Navy, served as a WAVE.² She was a Corporate secretary for Peter Eckrich and Sons (retired in 1986.)² OBITUARY - (Find-A-Grave)

Rebecca Adelaide Curtis Meredith 88 years, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center. She was born to the late Archie and Harriet Curtis on June 9, 1922 in Leeds, Maine, graduated from Kent's Hill Preparatory School and Acme School of Business in 1940. She married the late Donald L. Meredith on December 27, 1946. She served the US Navy as a WAVE during World War II. Rebecca was a corporate secretary for Peter Eckrich and Sons and retired in 1986. After her retirement, she became actively involved in community volunteerism with East Pasco Meals on Wheels and Hernando Pasco Hospice. She was a member of Zephyr Christian Church. She loved traveling, animals and spending time with her family. Rebecca is survived by 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to East Pasco Meals on Wheels and or Hernando Pasco Hospice. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 27 at Zephyr Christian Church at 4 pm.

GRAVE MARKER

MEREDITH
DONALD L. REBECCA A.
1924 - 1992 1922 - 2011.

Citations

[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11608] Obituary - Rebecca Adelaide (Curtis) Meredith

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Richard Donald Meredith^1,2,3

M, #57098

Parents

Father	Donald Lavero Meredith (b. 18 October 1924, d. 20 March 1992)
Mother	Rebecca Adelaide Curtis (b. 9 June 1922, d. 20 May 2011)

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Family: Dawn Marie Priest (b. 5 October 1948, d. 11 January 1987)

Son	Nathan Meredith
Child	Child #2 Meredith
Child	Child #3 Meredith

BASIC FACTS

Richard Donald Meredith and Dawn Marie Priest were married on 3 April 1965 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.³

Citations

[S9861] Obituary - Donald Lavero Meredith
[S6869] Genealogy prepared by Nathan Meredith (Ancestry.com)
[S8941] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)

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Dawn Marie Priest¹

F, #57099, b. 5 October 1948, d. 11 January 1987

Parents

Father	Rolland Charles Priest
Mother	Vivian Eberhardt

Pedigree Link

Family: Richard Donald Meredith

Son	Nathan Meredith
Child	Child #2 Meredith
Child	Child #3 Meredith

BASIC FACTS

Dawn Marie Priest was born on 5 October 1948 in Indiana.^1,2 She and Richard Donald Meredith were married on 3 April 1965 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.² She died on 11 January 1987, at age 38, in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,3 She was buried in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.³

Dawn Marie Priest was also known as Doan Marie Priest.² She had reference number 57416. Her Social Security Number was 316-59-4715, issued: Indiana, last residence: Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.⁴ On her marriage certificate her name is spelled and written as, Doan Marie Priest.

GRAVE MARKER

MEREDITH
DAWN M.
1948 - 1987.

Citations

[S6869] Genealogy prepared by Nathan Meredith (Ancestry.com)
[S8941] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)
[S3360] Death Certificate - Dawn Marie (Priest) Meredith
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Nathan Meredith¹

M, #57100

Parents

Father	Richard Donald Meredith
Mother	Dawn Marie Priest (b. 5 October 1948, d. 11 January 1987)

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S6869] Genealogy prepared by Nathan Meredith (Ancestry.com)