James M. Gravitt1
M, #13176, b. 25 August 1940, d. 27 January 2008
Parents
Biography
| Birth | James M. Gravitt was born on 25 August 1940.1 |
| Marriage | He and Joyce J. Irvine were married on 15 August 1966.1 |
| Death | James M. Gravitt died on 27 January 2008, at age 67, in probably, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.G2 |
| Note | See attached sources.1 |
| Note | (Research):James was a helicopter mechanic in the Marine Corp, Squadron assigned HMR262 which picked up Sheppard on first Mercury space shot. Also worked 10 years as an automotive machinist and then as a painter until retirement. |
| Obituary | Obituary: 28 January 2008, in Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaG.3 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
- [S683] Social Security Administration Death Index, JAMES M GRAVITT
- [S467] Omaha World-Herald: James M. Gravitt, Location: Omaha, NE, James M. Gravitt GRAVITT - James M., age 67. Survived by wife Vicki, daughter Rebecca (John) Lenz, sons Shane and Daniel Payton. 8 grandchildren, son-in-law/personal friend Ron Glidden. 1 niece, 3 nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, 1 pm at the 72nd St. Chapel. Visitation Tuesday, 6 pm to 8 pm. Memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 1/28/2008 - 1/29/2008.
Eleanor K. Gravitt1
F, #13177, b. 6 March 1944, d. May 1998
Parents
Biography
| Birth | Eleanor K. Gravitt was born on 6 March 1944.1 |
| Death | She died in May 1998, at age 54.1 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
Joyce J. Irvine1
F, #13178, b. 20 March 1938, d. 11 September 1977
Biography
| Birth | Joyce J. Irvine was born on 20 March 1938.1 |
| Marriage | She and James M. Gravitt were married on 15 August 1966.1 |
| Death | Joyce J. Irvine died on 11 September 1977, at age 39.1 |
| Name | Joyce J. Irvine was also known as Joyce J. Leibhart.1 |
Citations
- [S230] James M. Gravitt, Gravitt Family Line, Recipient: Robert L. Adams
Richard Ashby Wright1
M, #13186, b. 1 January 1896, d. 4 July 1930
Parents
Biography
| Birth | Richard Ashby Wright was born on 1 January 1896 in Appanoose County, Iowa.GO2,3,4,1,5 |
| Marriage | He and Lepta Ione Ellis were married on 17 April 1920 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA.GO6,4,1 |
| Death | Richard Ashby Wright died on 4 July 1930, at age 34, in Vermillion Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.G4,1,5 Dick A. Wright |
| Burial | He was buried on 7 July 1930 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa.G4,1,5 |
| Name | Richard Ashby Wright was also known as Dick A. Wright.5 |
| Name | He was also known as Dick Ashby Wright.7,1 |
| Occupation | He worked as a a self-employed farmer on 5 June 1918 in Vermillion Township, Appanoose County, IowaG.3,1 |
| WWI Draft Registration | WWI Draft Registration: 5 June 1918, in Vermillion Township, Appanoose County, IowaG.3,1 Dick Ashbey Wright WWI Draft |
Citations
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, Richard Ashby “Dick” Wright, 37031036.
- [S70] 1900 US Census of Appanoose County, Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., IA, Bellair Township, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 12, Sheet No. 7 (Stamped 7A), Dwelling No. 147, Family No. 148, Lines 36 - 39
- [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, Name: Dick Ashbey Wright County: Appanoose State: Iowa Birthplace: Iowa Birth Date: 1 Jan 1896 Roll: 1642848
- [S1345] State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101797035, "Iowa Death Records, 1920-1940," database, Ancestry, i Ancestryi0, Dick A. Wright; State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101797035.
- [S882] Family Search, "Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850 – 1990," database, Family Search, i Family Searchi0, Dick A. Wright; Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 citing Vermilion Twp., Appanoose, Iowa, reference p 107 # 87; FHL microfilm 1,673,930.
- [S662] IA County Marriages 1838 - 1934, Url: https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1805551, name:Dick Wright event:Marriage event date:17 Apr 1920 event place:Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, United States age:24 estimated birth year:1896 father:William Wright mother:Ida Ashby spouse:L. Ione Ellis spouse's age:22 spouse's estimated birth year:1898 spouse's father:William Ellis spouse's mother:Rosella Carpenter digital folder number:004320754 "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934." Index. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2012. Citing Iowa Court Clerks. County Marriage Records. County Courthouses in Iowa.
- [S338] Compiler: Inc, MyFamily.com, WWI Draft Registrations, Url: http://www.ancestry.com
Keith Colman Wright1,2,3
M, #13187, b. 20 February 1898, d. 28 December 1971
Parents
Biography
| Birth | Keith Colman Wright was born on 20 February 1898 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa.GO+1,3 |
| Marriage | He and Letha Merle Brown were married on 7 November 1919 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA.GO2 |
| Death | Keith Colman Wright died on 28 December 1971, at age 73, in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.G3 |
| Burial | He was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana.G3 |
Citations
- [S70] 1900 US Census of Appanoose County, Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., IA, Bellair Township, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 12, Sheet No. 7 (Stamped 7A), Dwelling No. 147, Family No. 148, Lines 36 - 39
- [S662] IA County Marriages 1838 - 1934, Url: https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1805551, name:Keith Wright event:Marriage event date:07 Nov 1919 event place:Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, United States age:21 estimated birth year:1898 father:W. L. Wright mother:Ida M. Ashby spouse:Merle Brown spouse's age:19 spouse's estimated birth year:1900 spouse's father:F. M. Brown spouse's mother:Minnie Garrett digital folder number:004320754 "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934." Index. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2012. Citing Iowa Court Clerks. County Marriage Records. County Courthouses in Iowa.
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, Keith Colman Wright, 158927910.
Charles Lee1,2
M, #13188, b. 1861
Biography
| Birth | Charles Lee was born in 1861 in Illinois.G1,2 |
| Marriage | He and Ida May Ashby were married on 25 October 1924 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USAGO,
age: 63
estimated birth year: 1861
father: Ezra Lee
mother: Luranah Newman
spouse: Ida May Ashby Wright
spouse's age: 48
spouse's estimated birth year: 1876
spouse's father: Geo. W. Ashby
spouse's mother: Mellissa Gravitt
digital folder number: 004320755.1,3,2 |
| 1925 Iowa State Census | Charles was [-EventRole] to the 1925 Iowa State Census of Charles Lee 1 January 1925 Centerville, Appanoose County, IowaGO+.2 |
| 1930 Census | 1930 Census: 4 April 1930, in Vermillion Township, Appanoose County, IowaG.1 ashc0033 Ida M Ashby Lee and C |
Citations
- [S117] 1930 US Census of Appanoose County, Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Enumeration District No. 4-27, Supervisor's District 14, Sheet No. 3A (Stamped 220), Dwelling No. 62, Family No. 65, Lines 41 and 42
- [S1162] Iowa, 1925 Iowa State Census, population schedule, Centerville, line 15 and 16, J. C. Lee household; (ancestry.com)
- [S662] IA County Marriages 1838 - 1934, Url: https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1805551, age: 63
estimated birth year: 1861
father: Ezra Lee
mother: Luranah Newman
spouse: Ida May Ashby Wright
spouse's age: 48
spouse's estimated birth year: 1876
spouse's father: Geo. W. Ashby
spouse's mother: Mellissa Gravitt
digital folder number: 004320755, "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934." Index. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2012. Citing Iowa Court Clerks. County Marriage Records. County Courthouses in Iowa.
William I. Manson1,2
M, #13190, b. 19 November 1916, d. 14 February 1991
| Last Edited | 25 October 2008 |
Parents
Biography
| Birth | William I. Manson was born on 19 November 1916 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA.GO1,3 |
| Death | He died on 14 February 1991, at age 74.3 |
| Residence | He had a residence on 21 December 1963 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, IllinoisG.2 |
Citations
- [S81] 1910 US Census of Appanoose County Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., IA, Enumeration District No. 14, Supervisor's District 8, Sheet No. 23A (Stamped 112), Dwelling No. 524, Family No. 534, Lines 43 - 45
- [S296] Centerville Iowegion & Citizen: Alice Manson Rites Tuesday, Location: Centerville., Iowa
- [S502] Tombstone of William I. Manson, Record Type: Cemetery Marker, Name Of Person: William I. Manson, Reader: Robert L. Adams
Leah O. Wallace1,2
F, #13192, b. 8 January 1896
Parents
Biography
| Birth | Leah O. Wallace was born on 8 January 1896 in Walnut Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.G3,1 |
| Marriage | She was married.4 |
| Marriage | She and Mark A. Shiltz were married on 28 February 1917 in Walnut City, Appanoose County, Iowa, 40.812222, -92.945000.G2 |
| Name | Leah O. Wallace was also known as Leah O. Brady.2 |
Citations
- [S81] 1910 US Census of Appanoose County Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., IA, Enumeration District No. 14, Supervisor's District 8, Sheet No. 9B, Dwelling No. 206, Family No. 211, Lines 41 - 43
- [S662] IA County Marriages 1838 - 1934, Url: https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1805551, name:Mark A. Shiltz event:Marriage event date:28 Feb 1917 event place:Walnut City, Iowa, United States age:22 estimated birth year:1895 father:George Shiltz mother:Martha E. Peak spouse:Leah O. Wallace Brady spouse's age:21 spouse's estimated birth year:1896 spouse's father:Warren Wallace spouse's mother:Amanda A. Ashby digital folder number:004320754 "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934." Index. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2012. Citing Iowa Court Clerks. County Marriage Records. County Courthouses in Iowa.
- [S1333] Family Search, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, Family Search, i Family Searchi0, accessed 28 Jan 2018), Leah Odessa Wallace; citing Walnut, Appanoose, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,007,186.
- [S117] 1930 US Census of Appanoose County, Iowa, Record Type: US Census Population Schedule, Location: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Enumeration District No. 4-6, Supervisor's District 14, Sheet No. 13B, Dwelling No. 381, Family No. 387, Lines 86 and 87
Alta Irene Fales1,2
F, #13196, b. 28 September 1893, d. 21 May 1971
Biography
| Birth | Alta Irene Fales was born on 28 September 1893 in Almeria, Loup County, Nebraska.G2 |
| Marriage | She and Elmer Joseph Powers were married on 29 October 1913 in Taylor, Loup County, Nebraska.G1 |
| Death | Alta Irene Fales died on 21 May 1971, at age 77, in Burwell, Garfield County, Nebraska.G2 |
| Burial | She was buried in May 1971 in Taylor Cemetery, Taylor, Loup County, Nebraska.G2 |
Citations
- [S158] MyFamily.com, Inc., Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Name: Alta Irene Fales Spouse: Elmer Joseph Powers Marriage Date (Day, Month, Year): 29 October 1913 City: Taylor State: NE Viewed 17 Jan 2005
- [S1233] i Find A Gravei0, digital images, Alta Irene Fales Powers, 65240796.
John Sigler1
M, #13198, b. estimated 1844
| Last Edited | 3 October 2017 |
Parents
Biography
| Birth | John Sigler was born estimated 1844 in Indiana.G1 |
| 1860 Census Household member | David was [-EventRole] to the 1860 Census of David Sigler 1 June 1860 Bradford, Morgan Township, Harrison County, IndianaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1282] 1860 US Census, population schedule, Harrison, Indiana, Page 82, Line 1, dwelling 608, family 608, David Sigler
Elias Sigler1
M, #13199, b. estimated 1847
| Last Edited | 3 October 2017 |
Parents
Biography
| Birth | Elias Sigler was born estimated 1847 in Indiana.G1 |
| 1860 Census Household member | David was [-EventRole] to the 1860 Census of David Sigler 1 June 1860 Bradford, Morgan Township, Harrison County, IndianaG.1 |
Citations
- [S1282] 1860 US Census, population schedule, Harrison, Indiana, Page 82, Line 1, dwelling 608, family 608, David Sigler
