JOHN and RETTIE HANCE
John Henry Hance was born 12 Jan. 1874 in Phelps Co., MO. He died 2 Jan. 1950 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. His parents were WILLIAM HANCE and REBECCA F. (DILLARD). John wed a lady named Josie (?) abt.1890-91.
They had one child, Clara. Josie died Feb. 1919.
On 11 Sept. 1919, John wed DAVIE FLO RETTA NOEL. She was born 23 Nov. 1887 in Moberly, MO., and died Sept. 1974, in St. James, MO. Retta's parents were WESLEY D. NOEL and MARY T. (COMBS).
They had three children;
- 1.Mary Rebecca-born & died Aug. 1921 in Arlington, Phelps Co., MO.
- 2.ALLEENE NOEL born Aug. 1922, in Arlington, Phelps Co.,Mo.
Died 31 July 1991, in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
- 3.Constance Anna born Mar.1925, in Arlington, Phelps Co., Mo. died Dec.1937, in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO..
John and Rettie moved to the Missouri Soldiers Home in St. James, Mo. in 1942, and lived out their lives there.
John served during the Spanish American War, with Co. G 5th Reg. USV, as a Corporal.
Most of his life was spent as a trapper, hunter and fishing guide around Phelps Co.,Mo.
His nickname was "Hogbeef"
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