Ella M. Marks1
F, #13003, b. estimated 1884
Last Edited | 26 January 2017 |
Biography
Birth | Ella M. Marks was born estimated 1884 in Missouri.G1 |
Marriage | She and Theodore Ellis were married on 9 October 1901 in Saline County, Missouri.G1,2,3 Marriage License and Certificate of Theo Ellis and Ella Marks |
Citations
- [S356] 1910 US Census of Chautaugua County, Kansas, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Chautaugua County, Kansas, Supervisor's District 3, Enumeration District 3, Sheet 8A (Stamped 145), Dwelling/Family 64, Lines 27-30
- [S124] Last Will and Testamant of George Ellis, Testator: George Ellis, Copy in possession of Robert L. Adams, Ella Ellis is listed as the wife of his son Theodore Ellis
- [S578] Marriage License and Certificate of Theo Ellis and Ella Marks, Record Type: Marriage Certificate, Copy in possession of Robert L. Adams
Lewis H. Allen1
M, #13004, b. 1908, d. 1975

Grave marker for Lewis H. Allen
Biography
Birth | Lewis H. Allen was born in 1908 in Illinois.G1,2 |
Marriage | He and Elsie Elvessa Ellis were married on 14 February 1930 in Appanoose County, Iowa.GO1,3 |
Death | Lewis H. Allen died in 1975, at age ~67.2 |
Census Note | Census Note: 12 April 1930.1 |
Citations
- [S117] 1930 US Census of Appanoose County, Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Centerville City, Third Ward, Second Precinct, Enumeration District 4-9, Supervisor's District 14, Sheet No. 14B, 1006 (sic 10006) Eleventh Street, Dwelling # 359, Family # 360
- [S407] Lewis H. Allen, Record Type: Cemetery Marker, Name Of Person: Lewis H. Allen, Reader: Robert L. Adams, Lewis H. Allen 1908 - 1975
- [S575] Appanoose County Iowa newspaper: Allen Funeral Services Today, Location: probably Centerville, Iowa, Electronic copy of the obituary in possession of Robert L. Adams
Nancy Bain1
F, #13005, b. 1844, d. 1890
Last Edited | 29 December 2017 |
Biography
Birth | Nancy Bain was born in 1844 in Iowa.GO1,2,3 |
Marriage | She and Thomas Jefferson Bell were married on 14 February 1863.1,4 |
Death | Nancy Bain died in 1890, at age ~46, in Jackson County, Oregon.G2,5 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave. |
Citations
- [S223] 1870 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Phoenix Post Office, Page 44, Dwelling No. 407, Family No. 398
- [S433] Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Library, Url: http://www.rvgslibrary.org/, Cemetery Index: Bell, Nancy 1844 - 1890 Phoenix Cemetery
- [S490] Tombstone Nancy Bell, Record Type: Cemetery Marker, Name Of Person: Nancy Bell, Nancy Bell 1844 - 1890
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR, Marrried Nancy Bain 14 Feb 1863
- [S490] Tombstone Nancy Bell, Record Type: Cemetery Marker, Name Of Person: Nancy Bell
Mahulda Annie Bell1,2
F, #13006, b. estimated 1864, d. 28 January 1894
Parents
Biography
Birth | Mahulda Annie Bell was born estimated 1864 in Iowa.GO2,3 |
Marriage | She and James W. Beatty were married on 23 October 1887 in Jackson County, Oregon.G3 |
Death | Mahulda Annie Bell died on 28 January 1894 in Oakland, Alameda County, California.G3 |
Citations
- [S434] Talent Historical Society, Url: http://www.talenthistory.org/index.html, Jackson County Pioneer Index Bell, Mahulda Annie ID# 11454 1864 Thomas Jefferson Bell Nancy Bain
- [S223] 1870 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Phoenix Post Office, Page 44, Dwelling No. 407, Family No. 398
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR
Martha Jane Bell1,2
F, #13007, b. 1 June 1869, d. 1 February 1884
Parents
Biography
Birth | Martha Jane Bell was born on 1 June 1869 in Jackson County, Oregon.G2,3,1 |
Death | She died on 1 February 1884, at age 14, in Wagner Creek, Jackson County, Oregon.G3,4,5 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave. |
Citations
- [S434] Talent Historical Society, Url: http://www.talenthistory.org/index.html, Jackson County Pioneer Index Bell, Martha Jane ID# 11455 1 Jun 1869 Thomas Jefferson Bell Nancy Bain
- [S223] 1870 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Phoenix Post Office, Page 44, Dwelling No. 407, Family No. 398
- [S433] Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Library, Url: http://www.rvgslibrary.org/, Cemetery Index: Bell, Martha 1869 - 1884 Phoenix Cemetery
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR, Martha Jane Bell died 1 Feb 1884 in Wagner Creek, Jackson Co., OR
- [S476] DaneC, Ashland Obituary Index 1876-1886, Subject: Bell Family, Listserve: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.jackson/mb.ashx, The following list is derived from an index of the obituaries published in The Ashland Tidings of Jackson County, Oregon, from its first issue on June 17, 1876 to the end of 1886. BELL, MARTHA JANE; 1 FEB 1884
Thomas Jefferson Bell, Jr.1
M, #13010, b. 2 August 1872, d. 18 February 1958
Parents
Biography
Birth | Thomas Jefferson Bell, Jr., was born on 2 August 1872 in Jackson County, Oregon.G1,2,3,4,5 |
Marriage | He and Evelina Sloper were married on 17 November 1895 in Jackson County, Oregon.G6,7 |
Death | Thomas Jefferson Bell, Jr., died on 18 February 1958, at age 85, in Jackson County, Oregon.G3,8 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave. |
Alt. Birth | He has conflicting birth information of 21 August 1872 and Jackson County, OregonG.1,2,3 |
Alt. Death | He has conflicting death information of 8 February 1958.9 |
Citations
- [S224] 1880 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Page No. 46, Supervisor's Dist. No. 1, Enumeration Dist. No. 55, Dwelling No. 441, Family No. 484
- [S352] 1900 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Talent Precinct, Supervisors District 220, Enumeration District 100, Sheet No. 4B, Dwelling 90, Family 92, Lines 79-82
- [S433] Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Library, Url: http://www.rvgslibrary.org/, Cemetery Index: Bell, Thomas J. 1872 - 1958 Phoenix Cemetery
- [S434] Talent Historical Society, Url: http://www.talenthistory.org/index.html, Jackson County Pioneer Index Bell, Thomas Jefferson ID# 12488 2 Aug 1872 Thomas Jefferson Bell Nancy Bain
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR, Thomas Jefferson Bell was born in Jackson Co., OR 2 Aug 1872
- [S228] 1930 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson., Oregon, Precint 52 outside Talent, Enumeration District 15-63, Supervisor's District 6, Sheet No. 2A, Dwelling # 32, Family # 35, Lines 13-15
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR
- [S474] Tombstone Bell, Thomas J., Record Type: Tombstone, Name Of Person: Bell, Thomas J., Reader: Robert L. Adams, Thomas J. Bell Aug. 21, 1872 - Feb. 18, 1958
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR, Son Thomas Jefferson Bell died 8 Feb 1958
James Madison Bell1,2
M, #13011, b. 10 September 1876, d. 15 October 1923
Parents
Biography
Birth | James Madison Bell was born on 10 September 1876 in Jackson County, Oregon.G2,3,4,5 |
Marriage | He and Bertha Parker were married about 1896.6 |
Death | James Madison Bell died on 15 October 1923, at age 47, in Bly, Klamath County, Oregon.G3,4 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave. |
Alt. Birth | He has conflicting birth information of 12 September 1876 and Jackson County, OregonG.2,3,1,7,4 |
WWI Draft Registration | WWI Draft Registration: 12 September 1918, in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, OregonG.5 |
Citations
- [S434] Talent Historical Society, Url: http://www.talenthistory.org/index.html, Jackson County Pioneer Index Bell, James Madison ID# 12494 12 Sep 1876 Thomas Jefferson Bell Nancy Bain
- [S224] 1880 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Page No. 46, Supervisor's Dist. No. 1, Enumeration Dist. No. 55, Dwelling No. 441, Family No. 484
- [S433] Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Library, Url: http://www.rvgslibrary.org/, Cemetery Index: Bell, James M. 1876 - 1923 Phoenix Cemetery
- [S491] Tombstone ofJames M. Bell, Record Type: Cemetery Marker, Name Of Person: James M. Bell, James M. Bell 1876 - 1923
- [S338] Compiler: Inc, MyFamily.com, WWI Draft Registrations, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18 [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,277 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, James Maddison Bell Date of Birth: Sept. 10, 1876.
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR, Born 12 Sep 1876 in Talent, Jackson Co., OR
Wanda
F, #13012, b. estimated 1851
Biography
1920 Census Wife | Thomas was [-EventRole] to the 1920 Census of Thomas Jefferson Bell 15 January 1920 Talent, Jackson County, OregonG.1 |
Census Note | Census Note: 15 January 1920.1 |
Citations
- [S226] 1920 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, Talent Precient East, Talent Town, Supervisor's District No. 1, Enumeration District No. 179, Sheet No. 2A Dwelling No. 39, Family No. 39, Lines 41 - 50
Evelina Sloper1
F, #13014, b. 26 October 1872, d. 12 March 1964
Biography
Birth | Evelina Sloper was born on 26 October 1872 in Kansas.G1,2 |
Marriage | She and Thomas Jefferson Bell, Jr., were married on 17 November 1895 in Jackson County, Oregon.G1,3 |
Death | Evelina Sloper died on 12 March 1964, at age 91, in Talent, Jackson County, Oregon.G2 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave. |
Citations
- [S228] 1930 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson., Oregon, Precint 52 outside Talent, Enumeration District 15-63, Supervisor's District 6, Sheet No. 2A, Dwelling # 32, Family # 35, Lines 13-15
- [S433] Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Library, Url: http://www.rvgslibrary.org/, Cemetery Index: Bell, Evelena 1872 - 1964 Phoenix Cemetery
- [S472] Jan Wright, Family Group Sheet of Thomas Jefferson Bell, Compiler Address: 425 Morton, Ashland, OR
Floyd Victor Bell1,2,3
M, #13016, b. 5 March 1897, d. 1944
Parents
Biography
Birth | Floyd Victor Bell was born on 5 March 1897 in Talent, Jackson County, Oregon.G1,2,4,3,5 |
Marriage | He and Ada D. Wellborn were married in 1921. |
Death | Floyd Victor Bell died in 1944, at age ~47.4,5 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave. |
WWI Draft Registration | WWI Draft Registration: 5 June 1918, in Jacksonville, Jackson County, OregonG.2 |
Occupation | He worked as a a farmer on 5 June 1918 in Talent, Jackson County, OregonG.2 |
Citations
- [S226] 1920 US Census of Jackson County, Oregon, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Jackson Co., Oregon, East Talent Precinct, Supervisor's District 1, Enumeration District 179, Sheet 7B, Dwelling # 199, Family # 200, Lines 79-81
- [S338] Compiler: Inc, MyFamily.com, WWI Draft Registrations, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18 [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,277 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, Floyd Victor Bell
- [S434] Talent Historical Society, Url: http://www.talenthistory.org/index.html, Jackson County Pioneer Index Bell, Floyd Victor ID# 15219 5 Mar 1897 Thomas Jefferson Bell Evelina Sloper
- [S433] Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Library, Url: http://www.rvgslibrary.org/, Cemetery Index: Bell, Floyd Victor 1897 - 1944 Phoenix Cemetery
- [S492] Tombstone of Floyd V., Record Type: Cemetery Marker, Name Of Person: Floyd V. Bell, Floyd V. Bell 1897 - 1944
Edgar Otis York1
M, #13018, b. 21 January 1897, d. 3 June 1954
Parents
Biography
Birth | Edgar Otis York was born on 21 January 1897 in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.G1,2,3,4 |
Marriage | He and Vertie May Hicks were married on 18 December 1920 in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.G5,6 |
Death | Edgar Otis York died on 3 June 1954, at age 57, in Wilson County Hospital, Neodesha, Wilson County, KansasG, He had lived in the Neodesha vicinity for fifty years. He had been a farmer most of his life, and while leading a busy life, always took time to lend a helping hand to a neighbor or friend who needed help. He was an active church worker and a member of the Church of God, Neodesha. He took ill and died the same day. Funeral services were held at the Loran Fawcett Funeral Home with the Rev. C.O. Newman in charge.7,6 |
Burial | He was buried on 7 June 1954 in Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas.GO8,6 |
WWI Draft Registration | WWI Draft Registration: 5 June 1918, in Fredonia, Wilson County, KansasG.4 |
Child | William was [-EventRole] to the 1920 Census of William York 10 January 1920 Cedar Township, Wilson, KansasGO.9 |
Residence | He had a residence in 1933 in Neodesha, Wilson County, KansasG.2 |
Citations
- [S146] 1920 US Census of Wilson County, Kansas., Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Wilson Co., Kansas, Supervisor's District 103, Enumeration District 222, Sheet No. 9, Dwelling No. 66, Family No. 66, Lines 84 - 91
- [S269] Wilson County Kansas Families, Url: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gpeneody&id=I1307, Source Cited: Title: Obituary: York, William Abbrev: Obituary: York, William Publication: Neodesha Register: April 13, 1933 Note: "Wm. York Dies at Altoona From Heart Attack" Page: Pg 5
- [S82] Hazel Leota Dannels York, Letter regarding the Ashby - York Families, Recipient: Ruty Doty, Author Address: R. #1 Altoona, KS 66710, Date of birth only
- [S338] Compiler: Inc, MyFamily.com, WWI Draft Registrations, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18 [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,277 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.
- [S269] Wilson County Kansas Families, Url: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gpeneody&id=I1307, Sources Cited: Title: Obituary: York, Edgar Otis Abbrev: Obituary: York, Edgar Otis Publication: Neodesha Register: June 10, 1954 Note: " Funeral Services for Edgar Otis York" Page: Pg 1 Title: Obituary: York, Vertie May Abbrev: Obituary: York, Vertie May Publication: Neodesha Sun-Register: October 8, 1972 Page: Pg 3 Title: Wilson County, Kansas Marriages 1911-1993 [index] Abbrev: Wilson Co., KS Marriages 1911-1993: Husband Publication: Neodesha, Kansas: Husband Index Repository: W.A. Rankin Memorial Library, Neodesha, Kansas Page: Pg 200 [Bk: M; Pg 247]
- [S82] Hazel Leota Dannels York, Letter regarding the Ashby - York Families, Recipient: Ruty Doty, Author Address: R. #1 Altoona, KS 66710
- [S269] Wilson County Kansas Families, Url: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gpeneody&id=I1307, Source Cited: Title: Obituary: York, Edgar Otis Abbrev: Obituary: York, Edgar Otis Publication: Neodesha Register: June 10, 1954 Note: " Funeral Services for Edgar Otis York" Page: Pg 1
- [S269] Wilson County Kansas Families, Url: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gpeneody&id=I1307, Sources Cited: Title: Obituary: York, Edgar Otis Abbrev: Obituary: York, Edgar Otis Publication: Neodesha Register: June 10, 1954 Note: " Funeral Services for Edgar Otis York" Page: Pg 1 Title: Neodesha Cemetery Index: Part 5 - 1st Addition Publication: Repository: W.A. Rankin Memorial Library, Neodesha, Kansas Page: Pg 10
- [S146] 1920 US Census of Wilson County, Kansas., Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Wilson Co., Kansas, Supervisor's District 103, Enumeration District 222, Sheet 3, Dwelling and Family Number 66, Lines 84 - 91
Eleanor Katherine Kinnaman1,2
F, #13019, b. 1871, d. 1954
Last Edited | 15 August 2017 |
Biography
Birth | Eleanor Katherine Kinnaman was born in 1871 in Iowa.GO3,2 |
Marriage | She and James Benjamin Gravitt were married estimated 1898.1,4,5 |
Death | Eleanor Katherine Kinnaman died in 1954, at age ~83.2 |
Burial | She was buried in 1954 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G2 |
Name | Eleanor Katherine Kinnaman was also known as Ella Gravitt.6 |
Alt. Birth | She has conflicting birth information of between January 1872 and January 1873.6 |
Number of Children | Number of Children: Number of Children, on 20 April 1910, in Oskaloosa Township, Mahaska County, IowaG.7 |
1900 Census | James and Eleanor was [-EventRole] to the 1900 Census of James Benjamin Gravitt 20 April 1910 Oskaloosa Township, Mahaska County, IowaG.7 |
ReadWrite | ReadWrite: 20 April 1910, in Oskaloosa Township, Mahaska County, IowaG.7 |
Census | Eleanor was [-EventRole] to the census of Eleanor Katherine Kinnaman 1 January 1925 Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesG.6 |
Spouse | James was [-EventRole] to the find A Grave of James Benjamin Gravitt 21 October 2016 Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG.5 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave: 21 October 2016, in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG. |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, accessed 15 Aug 2017, Eleanor Katherine Kinnaman Gravitt, 171658506.
- [S556] Family: No. 146, 1910 U.S. Census, Enumeration District: 7, Household: James B. Gravitt, County: Mahaska, State: Iowa, Township: Oskaloosa Township, Dwelling: No. 141, Page: 6 B, Ella Gravitt, age 36 and born in Iowa.
- [S271] Compiler: McMains, Vera L, Gravitt Family Data
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, accessed 15 Aug 2017, James Benjamin Gravitt, 171658618.
- [S1264] State of Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Page 1, Line 119, dwelling 321, Ella Gravitt
- [S556] Family: No. 146, 1910 U.S. Census, Enumeration District: 7, Household: James B. Gravitt, County: Mahaska, State: Iowa, Township: Oskaloosa Township, Dwelling: No. 141, Page: 6 B
Glen O. Gravitt1,2
M, #13020, b. 19 February 1898, d. 5 May 1970
Parents

The James B. Gravitt family. Top Row: Glen Odell, Eleanor, James B., Harry Evertt Bottom Row: James E., Alfred Edison (Pete), Walter LinzyPhoto courtesy of James M. Gravitt
Biography
Birth | Glen O. Gravitt was born on 19 February 1898.1,3,2 |
Death | He died on 5 May 1970, at age 72.2,1 |
Burial | He was buried in May 1970 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G2 |
Military Service | He served in the military.2 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave: 2 November 2016, in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG.2 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, accessed 14 Aug 2017, Glen O. Gravitt, 172139505.
- [S556] Family: No. 146, 1910 U.S. Census, Enumeration District: 7, Household: James B. Gravitt, County: Mahaska, State: Iowa, Township: Oskaloosa Township, Dwelling: No. 141, Page: 6 B, Glen Gravitt, age 12 and born in Iowa.
Harry Everett Gravitt1,2,3
M, #13021, b. 14 February 1902, d. 28 January 1989
Parents

The James B. Gravitt family. Top Row: Glen Odell, Eleanor, James B., Harry Evertt Bottom Row: James E., Alfred Edison (Pete), Walter Linzy Photo courtesy of James M. Gravitt
Biography
Birth | Harry Everett Gravitt was born on 14 February 1902.1,4,5,2,3 |
Marriage | He and Mary Edythe Vroom were married on 5 April 1924 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G2 Marriage of Harry Everett Gravitt and Mary Edythe Vroom |
Death | Harry Everett Gravitt died on 28 January 1989, at age 86.1,4,3 |
Burial | He was buried in 1989 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G3 |
Name | Harry Everett Gravitt was also known as Harry Gravitt.6 |
Alt. Birth | He has conflicting birth information of between January 1902 and January 1903.6 |
1925 Iowa State Census | Harry was [-EventRole] to the 1925 Iowa State Census of Harry Everett Gravitt 1 January 1925 Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesG.6 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave: 29 May 2016, in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG.3 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
- [S1098] Ancestry, "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937." Database and images, (ancestry.com : accessed 11 Dec 2016); Marriage of Harry Everett Gravitt.
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, accessed 14 Aug 2017, Harry Everett Gravitt, 163452539.
- [S683] Social Security Administration Death Index, Name Birth Death Last Residence Last Benefit SSN Issued HARRY GRAVITT 14 Feb 1902 28 Jan 1989 (not specified) (none specified) 483-10-9723 Iowa
- [S556] Family: No. 146, 1910 U.S. Census, Enumeration District: 7, Household: James B. Gravitt, County: Mahaska, State: Iowa, Township: Oskaloosa Township, Dwelling: No. 141, Page: 6 B, Harry Gravitt, age 8 and born in Iowa.
- [S1264] State of Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Page 1, Line 120, dwelling 321, Harry Gravitt
Robert E. Gravitt1
M, #13022, b. 7 September 1904, d. 7 September 1904
Parents
Biography
Birth | Robert E. Gravitt was born on 7 September 1904.1 |
Death | He died on 7 September 1904, at age 0.1 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
James Edgar Gravitt1,2,3
M, #13023, b. 25 February 1906, d. 8 January 1974
Parents

The James B. Gravitt family. Top Row: Glen Odell, Eleanor, James B., Harry Evertt Bottom Row: James E., Alfred Edison (Pete), Walter Linzy Photo courtesy of James M. Gravitt
Biography
Birth | James Edgar Gravitt was born on 25 February 1906.1,2,4,5,3 |
Marriage | He was married in 1938.2 |
Death | He died on 8 January 1974, at age 67.2,6,3 |
Burial | He was buried in January 1974 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G3 |
Name | James Edgar Gravitt was also known as Edgar Gravitt.7 |
Note | See attached sources.2 |
Note | (Research):worked for L. B. Mayor of MGM Studios during the early 1940's as a stable hand on a horse ranch. He also worked as a shoe repairor at Camp Pond during World War II. He wound up working at the Union Stockyards in Omaha, Nebraska for the rest of his life. |
Alt. Birth | He has conflicting birth information of between January 1906 and January 1907.7,3 |
1925 Iowa State Census | James was [-EventRole] to the 1925 Iowa State Census of James Edgar Gravitt 1 January 1925 Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesG.7,3 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave: 17 October 2016, in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG.3 |
Citations
- [S1221] "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939," database, FamilySearch, i FamilySearchi0, accessed 29 Aug 2017), James Edgar Gravitt; State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101715031.
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, accessed 15 Aug 2017, James Edgar Gravitt, 171428914.
- [S683] Social Security Administration Death Index, Name: James Gravitt SSN: 507-12-2347 Last Residence: 68105 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States of America Born: 25 Feb 1906 Died: Jan 1974 State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)
- [S556] Family: No. 146, 1910 U.S. Census, Enumeration District: 7, Household: James B. Gravitt, County: Mahaska, State: Iowa, Township: Oskaloosa Township, Dwelling: No. 141, Page: 6 B, Edgar Gravitt, age 4 and born in Iowa.
- [S683] Social Security Administration Death Index, Name Birth Death Last Residence Last Benefit SSN Issued JAMES GRAVITT 25 Feb 1906 Jan 1974 68105 (Omaha, Douglas, NE) (none specified) 507-12-2347 Nebraska
- [S1264] State of Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Page 1, Line 121, dwelling 321, Edgar Gravitt
Alfred Edison Gravitt1
M, #13024, b. 17 August 1908, d. before 23 April 2011
Parents

The James B. Gravitt family. Top Row: Glen Odell, Eleanor, James B., Harry Evertt Bottom Row: James E., Alfred Edison (Pete), Walter Linzy Photo courtesy of James M. Gravitt
Biography
Birth | Alfred Edison Gravitt was born on 17 August 1908.1,2 |
Death | He died before 23 April 2011.3 |
Name | Alfred Edison Gravitt was also known as.4 |
Name | He was also known as Alfred.5 |
Alt. Birth | He has conflicting birth information of between January 1908 and January 1909.5 |
1925 Iowa State Census | Alfred was [-EventRole] to the 1925 Iowa State Census of Alfred Edison Gravitt 1 January 1925 Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesG.4 |
Alt. Name | Alt. Name: Pete Gravitt, before 23 April 2011, in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG.3 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
- [S556] Family: No. 146, 1910 U.S. Census, Enumeration District: 7, Household: James B. Gravitt, County: Mahaska, State: Iowa, Township: Oskaloosa Township, Dwelling: No. 141, Page: 6 B, Alfred Gravitt, age 2 and born in Iowa.
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, accessed 15 Aug 2017, Walter Linzy Gravitt, 68872666.
- [S1264] State of Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Line 122
- [S1264] State of Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Page 1, Line 122, dwelling 321, Alfred
Walter Linzy Gravitt1,2,3
M, #13025, b. 8 March 1915, d. 23 April 2011
Last Edited | 12 September 2017 |
Parents

The James B. Gravitt family. Top Row: Glen Odell, Eleanor, James B., Harry Evertt Bottom Row: James E., Alfred Edison (Pete), Walter Linzy Photo courtesy of James M. Gravitt
Biography
Birth | Walter Linzy Gravitt was born on 8 March 1915 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G1,2,3 |
Marriage | He and Lucile Ione Whitlock were married in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G3 |
Death | Walter Linzy Gravitt died on 23 April 2011, at age 96, in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G3 |
Burial | He was buried on 25 April 2011 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.G3 |
Name | Walter Linzy Gravitt was also known as Walter Gravitt.4 |
Alt. Birth | He has conflicting birth information of between January 1915 and January 1916.4,3 |
1925 Iowa State Census | Walter was [-EventRole] to the 1925 Iowa State Census of Walter Linzy Gravitt 1 January 1925 Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesG.4,3 |
Find A Grave | Find A Grave: 24 April 2011, in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IowaG.3 |
Citations
- [S1221] "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939," database, FamilySearch, i FamilySearchi0, accessed 09 May 2017), Walter Linzly Gravitt Birth; "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939," database with images, FamilySearch.
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
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- [S1264] State of Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Page 1, Line 123, dwelling 321, Walter Gravitt