| John E. DRURY b.1872-1879 IA was in Marshall, Tenstrike, Hines, Bemidji, MN. Reynolds ND DesMoines & Marshalltown IA. His parents were from Ireland/England/US (says census) . (I know not where he is buried nor his parents/siblings..) m.#1.Matilda FLEURY/FLORY/FLORA/FLOWRS April 1904-1914.They had Winnifred Drury b.1914 m. #2. Laura E/W. LEESON Dec. 1914. They had: Essie L. b.1915 MN, & Florence K. b.1917 MN. 1902 John Drury moved into MN and became a resident. (from 1913 divorce papers. Resident for 11 yrs. in MN) 1904 Oct. John & Matilda lived in Tenstike, Beltrami Co. MN 1907 Mar. John & Matilda have a stillborn son. 1908 postcard to Mr. JE Drury in Tenstrike, MN from Matilda "I will be home soon." 1910 Feb. 4 W.R Jack takes legal action against John for $80..28 to collect the money. 1910 Apr. 25 lived in Taylor Twp. Beltrami Co.MN (was a farmer) Matilda, Nels, Fred, Ali, Eli. 1910 Aug. 5 Courts said John still has not paid Thompson. Increased payment due to $81.98 1910 Aug. 27 Judge signed the above papers. 1910 Nov. 22 John Drury owes S. E. Thompson $71.07 1911 Jan 23 Drury is found accountable to pay S. E. Thompson the money plus interest.. 1911 Apr. John lives in Hines, Beltrami Co. MN & Matilda is in Big Falls, Koochiching Co. MN (Lumbercamp w/ her dad & bros. ) 1911 July 8 Docketed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Beltrami Co. MN Drury to pay $80.28 1911 Aug 5 postcard to J.E. Drury in Hines, MN from Reynolds ND "Harvest will start, can Julious come" 1911 Aug. 27 Judge signed civil suit papers for execution of fees. 1912 Nov.12 John lives in Hines, Beltrami Co. MN. John said in divorce papers this is when Matilda left him. 1913 Nov. 7 Matilda is served divorce papers in Big Falls, MN. 1914 June 6 Matilda made no response. Judge granted 36yr old John Drury the divorce from 31 yr. old Matilda.. 1914 June 30 Matilda "Lille Flory" 32 gives birth to daughter Winnifred Beatrice Lorabelle Drury. father: John Drury 35 from Iowa. 1914 Dec.9 John Drury marries Laura Evelyn Leeson. (He's 50, she's 25 per divorce papers.) (I think he's really 35 if b. 1879) 1915 Jan. 2 John Drury pays S. E. Thompson the payment of the $80.28 from the lawsuit from 1910.. 1915 Jan 15 the Clerk of Beltrami Co. Distric Court files Satisfaction of Judgement. (Cleared John's case.) 1915 Oct. 8 Essie Lavern is born. (John & Laura's) 1916-1917 John Drury lived at: 324 MN Ave.& worked at Bemidji Manufacturing Co. (Saw Mill) (from Business Directory) 1917 June 30 Florence Kathleen is born. (John & Laura's) 1920 John & Laura lived at 512 Oak St. Beltrami Co.. Bemidji, MN (was a plummer) "Dorms Shop" 1921 March 27 John left Laura and his daughters Essie & Florence.......... 1922-Oct. 5 Laura files for divorce from John. 1923 Jan 25 Laura is granted the divorce. John's whereabouts are unknown. 1923 Feb 12 Laura Leeson marries Wm Utter. 1930 Laura & Wm Utter had: Del, Kat,Wil, Pat. 700 Mississippi Ave. Beltrami MN Essie & Florence (adopted out) & not living with the family. |
| These are Other unknown names connected to our John/ Jack E. Drury... Thayer C. Bailey (attorney for John in 1913-14 Matilda divorce) W. R. Jacks (lawsuit 1911-1915) Jacks Monumental Works S. E. Thompson (lawsuit 1911-1917) Anna NOSS (was in wedding picture with Matilda) (See photo) John G. Williams (witness to Leeson m.) b.1864Canada d.1936 MN (brother: Wm. Williams b.1861) Archie Wms. b.1891 Ruth L. Williams (witness to Leeson m.)b.1869 WI d.1947MN (mom: Olive A. Davis) Alli /Misha Richards from:Clementson, Lake of the Woods Co. MN 1909 Julious, Reynolds, ND 8-1911 (help with wheat).(postcard) Emma (sent a postcard from:ATL Falls& MO 4-1911) ( John's mom?) Hannah (from Bx 165 postcard) J.(James) T. H. (Hawkshaw) from Reynolds, ND (postcard) b.1847 Canada, wife Anna E,b. 1849, Victoria b.1879, W. Gordon 1886 Elie & Mary from Bemidgi, MN (postcard) Hawkshaw the Detective on Trail (postcard) Rex Bitters Co. 17-174 Michigan Ave Chicago IL. Commercial Travelers |
| J E DRURY: bef 1914 C. C. Kenney Photo, Marshall, MN |
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| Anna NOSS & Matilda Fleury DRURY McLaughlin |
| John/Jack DRURY & Matilda Fleury/Flora |
| JOHN DRURY's Marriage License Application Beltrami Co. Minnesota |
| 1914 John Drury's signature to wed: Laura E. Leeson (2nd wife) |
| 1904 John Drury's signature to wed Matilda Floura Fleury (1st wife) |
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| This picture was on the front of a postcard addressed to John and Matilda Drury saying: "Hallo Kids.... , "Here's a picture of Grandma. From Emma." (We don't know who Emma could be). We are assuming this is DRURY's, because Matildas grandmothers died before 1911. Mary Borden Berry d.1904 Delia Fleury d.1903 Armenia Berry Fleury d.1901 (Matilda's mom) |
| Postmarked: ATL Falls & MO 4-1911 |
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| John 25-30's Winnie Arnold 19-20 Gary 32 |
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| Map of Bemidji Beltrami Co. MN Where they lived: 1920 Winnie @ 210 American Ave. 1920 Wm Utter @ 720 American Ave. 1920 Laura & John @: 512 Oak St: 1930 Wm Utter & Laura @: 700 Mississippi Ave. |
| father.... daughter... her son..... his son |
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| 1965 Laura Leeson Utter Thanks Bill Utter! |
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| 1990 Laura's daughter & John Drury's great grandson family resemblence? |
| 2006 Laura's daughter Florence Logan, Tenley, Spencer |
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