Samuel was born Dec.1850, in MD. Died 3 Apr. 1933, in Alva, Woods Co., OK. His parents unknown. He wed Clara E. Truitt 4 Dec. 1873, in Adams Co., IL. They had one child, Wordan, born IL. Unknown if marriage ended in death or divorce.
- 1. Wordan-b.4 Aug. 1874 in Piatt Co., IL., died 1921. Wed Winnie SHEROD. She was born 23 Oct. 1877 and died Feb. 1976 (Leon, IA.?) Her parents, Joseph J. Sherod and Ellen Montgomery.
Their children:
- 1. Ellie Eleanor b. Jan. 1896, d. 15 Mar. 1896. Buried New York Cem.
- 2. Arthur? b. May 1898
- 3. Orpha Hazel b. 1 May 1898 in Wayne Co., IA. d. 14 Oct. 1955, in Sedro Wooley, Skagit Co., WA. Wed Leo Auxier on 20 Jan. 1926.
- 4.Flossie Dale b. 17 Sep. 1906, d. Sep. 1973, promise City, IA. Buried New York Cem.
- 5. Mildred Fern b. 31 Oct. 1911, d. 28 Aug. 1918, in Corydon, Wayne Co., IA. Buried New York Cem.
He wed Rachael Sarrls on 25 Jan. 1878 in Wayne Co., IA. She was born in May 1850, in OH. Died 28 Feb. 1910, in Alva, Woods Co., OK.. Buried in Alva City Cem. Her parents were Ira and Mary Sarlls, both were born in NY.
Children;
- 1. Rosa-b. Oct. 1880. Died 1924-1930? Wed Amasa Laugrand Brooks
- 2. George-b. 16 Sept. 1885. Wed Emma ?. Died after 1921.
- 3. Samuel-b. 26 Feb. 1888. Wed Grace Lille Weidman. Died 21 Apr. 1959, in El Reno, Canadian Co., OK.
- 4. Drennan-b. Mar. 30 1890. d. 29 Jun. 1956, Alva, Woods Co., OK.
- 5.
Milo-b. 8 Aug. 1892. d. 27 Jan. 1936, in Alva, Woods Co., OK. Buried Alva Cem.
- 6. Byas-b. 16 Oct.
1896. D. after 1921.
- 8. (??) Sarah-b.?, died
app.1898.
Rachael had a total of 10 children, and 7 were still living in 1900. All known children were born in IA.
Samuel wed Florence Arletta Crouch on 22 Oct. 1914, in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. She was b. 22 Oct. 1869, in MO., d. 14 May 1941, in Alva, Woods Co., OK.. Her parents were William Newton Dickson and Mary Jane Boss. Her first husband was William Henry Crouch, b. 1851 d. 1913.
Children of Florence and William;
- 1. Floyd Everette Crouch b. 5 Aug. d. 1931.
- 2. Ada Lovona Crouch b. 1898 d. 1964.
- 3. Amos Glenn Crouch b. 29 Jun. 1903 d. 1957
- 4. Harley J. Crouch b. May 1910 d. 1986.
- 5. Melva Grace Crouch b. 1913. d. ??
Family owned a farm in Alva, Woods Co., OK. in 1900. They were living in Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO., for 1920 census. Believe back in Alva, OK. by 1926, as my father can remember visiting them. Nothing further known of them. With the exception of Wordan, much of the information here was gleaned from census records.
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