1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
2Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
2Thomas Minor Society, c/o Mary Jane Knights, Genealogist; Salt Lake City, UT.
on LDS IGI.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, Copyright (c) 2000, 2002 FamilySearch (TM) Internet Genealogy Service, May 22, 2006, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 431A, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
4Thomas Minor Society.
5Jackson County (Michigan) County Clerk Marriage records 1833-1910; index to marriages 1867-1964, 0941632.
"TRUMAN WILBUR
Male
Marriages:
Spouse: LUCY ANN MINER
Marriage: 07 JAN 1841 , Jackson, Michigan."6Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.
7The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 431A.
"Extract: 1880 United States Census
Census Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 431A
Household:
Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Truman WILBUR
Self Male M W 58 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: MA Mo: MA
Theresa A. WILBUR
Wife Female M W 55 VT
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: VT
Sarah WILBUR
Dau Female S W 21 MI
Occ: Dress Maker Fa: NY Mo: VT
Willie H. WILBUR
Son Male S W 13 MI
Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: VT."
1Thomas Minor Society, c/o Mary Jane Knights, Genealogist; Salt Lake City, UT.
2Thomas Minor Society.
3Jackson County (Michigan) County Clerk Marriage records 1833-1910; index to marriages 1867-1964, 0941632.
"TRUMAN WILBUR
Male
Marriages:
Spouse: LUCY ANN MINER
Marriage: 07 JAN 1841 , Jackson, Michigan."4Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, Copyright (c) 2000, 2002 FamilySearch (TM) Internet Genealogy Service, September 30, 2006, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.
4The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B.
"Extract: 1880 United States Census
Census Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B
Household:
Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
David E. WARD
Self Male M W 37 MI
Occ: Farmer Fa: PA Mo: PA
Lucy C. WARD
Wife Female M W 32 MI
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: NY
George WARD
Son Male S W 11 MI
Occ: At School Fa: MI Mo: MI
Elmer WARD
Son Male S W 6 MI
Fa: MI Mo: MI
Isaac CHATER
Cousin Male S W 25 MI
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: PA Mo: PA."
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, Copyright (c) 2000, 2002 FamilySearch (TM) Internet Genealogy Service, September 30, 2006, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.
4The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B.
"Extract: 1880 United States Census
Census Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B
Household:
Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
David E. WARD
Self Male M W 37 MI
Occ: Farmer Fa: PA Mo: PA
Lucy C. WARD
Wife Female M W 32 MI
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: NY
George WARD
Son Male S W 11 MI
Occ: At School Fa: MI Mo: MI
Elmer WARD
Son Male S W 6 MI
Fa: MI Mo: MI
Isaac CHATER
Cousin Male S W 25 MI
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: PA Mo: PA."
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, Copyright (c) 2000, 2002 FamilySearch (TM) Internet Genealogy Service, September 30, 2006, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B.
"Extract: 1880 United States Census
Census Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B
Household:
Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
David E. WARD
Self Male M W 37 MI
Occ: Farmer Fa: PA Mo: PA
Lucy C. WARD
Wife Female M W 32 MI
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: NY
George WARD
Son Male S W 11 MI
Occ: At School Fa: MI Mo: MI
Elmer WARD
Son Male S W 6 MI
Fa: MI Mo: MI
Isaac CHATER
Cousin Male S W 25 MI
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: PA Mo: PA."
1Vliet, Mina Alice, History of the early life and business interests of the village and township of Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Elijah Grout Chapter, D.A.R.; 1914.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, Copyright (c) 2000, 2002 FamilySearch (TM) Internet Genealogy Service, September 30, 2006, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B.
"Extract: 1880 United States Census
Census Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254583; National Archives Film T9-0583; Page 433B
Household:
Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
David E. WARD
Self Male M W 37 MI
Occ: Farmer Fa: PA Mo: PA
Lucy C. WARD
Wife Female M W 32 MI
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: NY
George WARD
Son Male S W 11 MI
Occ: At School Fa: MI Mo: MI
Elmer WARD
Son Male S W 6 MI
Fa: MI Mo: MI
Isaac CHATER
Cousin Male S W 25 MI
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: PA Mo: PA."
11860 United States Census; WI; Sauk; Reedsburg, Series: M653 Roll: 1429 Page: 793, Heritage Quest Online, Via SDLN.NET.
11920 United States Census; ND; Dickey; Keystone, Series: T625 Roll: 1332 Page: 247, Heritage Quest Online, Via SDLN.NET.
2International Genealogical Index (R), Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, NARA.
Enlistment Date: 31 Oct 1942
"Name: Willis H Rekow
Birth Year: 1910
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: South Dakota
State: Florida
County or City: Polk
Enlistment State: Florida
Enlistment City: Camp Blanding
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Highway Maintenance Man
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 134."4Social Security Death Index.
"Willis REKOW
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1910
Death Date: 17 Sep 1990
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Florida."5Social Security Death Index.
6Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
"Name: Willis H Rekow
Death Date: 17 Sep 1990
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 80
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1910."7Oakland Hill Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, Rootsweb.com.
"OAKHILL CEMETERY Name Block Lot Space Burial Date
WILLIS H REKOW 13 8 4 9/20/90."8Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Florida Department of Health.
Marriage Date: 1946
"Name: Willie Henry Rekow
Name: Marie Anna Dinsmore
County of Marriage: Polk Volume: 1098
Certificate: 25141
Source: Florida Department of Health."9Paul Rekow, Fam. Gen. Researcher, Family Tree, Rootsweb.com.
1U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, NARA.
Enlistment Date: 4 Feb 1941
"Name: Elbert V Shonk
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Iowa
State: Minnesota
County or City: Hennepin
Enlistment State: Iowa
Enlistment City: Fort Des Moines
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Surveyor
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 153."2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
"Name: Elbert V. Shonk
SSN: 484-09-1483
Last Residence: 33803 Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States of America
Born: 23 Mar 1921
Died: 18 Jan 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951 )."4Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
"Name: Elbert V Shonk
Death Date: 18 Jan 1989
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 67
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1921."5Obituary.
Estella's obituary lists Gladys' husband.6Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
"Name: Elbert Vernon Shonk
Census Date: 1 Jan 1925
Residence County: Story
Residence State: Iowa
Locality: Collins
Birth Location: Collins IA
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
Race: White
Relation to Head of House: Son
Mother: Ilo M Granger
Mother's Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Mother's Birth Location: Collins IA
Father: Elbert L Shonk
Father's Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Father's Birth Location: Illinois
Marriage Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Line: 20
Roll: IA1925_1951."
1International Genealogical Index (R), Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
21920 United States Census; ND; Dickey; Keystone, Series: T625 Roll: 1332 Page: 247, Heritage Quest Online, Via SDLN.NET.
3Social Security Death Index.
"Gladys SHONK Birth Date: 19 Jul 1914 Death Date: 15 Feb 2005 Social Security Number: 477-09-5788 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Minnesota Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 64111 Localities: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri Death Benefit Localities Zip Code: 33803 Localities: Lakeland, Polk, Florida."4Obituary.
"GLADYS SHONK, 90
OLATHE, Kan. -- Mrs. Gladys Virginia Shonk of Olathe, Kan., formerly of Lakeland, died from complications of Alzheimer's disease Feb. 15, 2005, in Olathe. She was 90. Born in Bath, S.D., on July 19, 1914, Mrs. Shonk lived in Lakeland for many years before moving to Olathe.Mrs. Shonk was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Vernon Shonk. Memorials may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114, the Alzheimer's Association, or a local hospice. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Mo."5Obituary.
Estella's obituary lists Gladys' husband.
1Wilbor, John Reid,, Wildbores in America : a family tree (The), Baltimore, Md. Publisher: Press of G.W. King Print. Co. Date: 1933-1941.
"Revised and augmented in this third edition"--V. 3 t.p.; "Originally published in 1907."; Includes indexes.2Town Clerk's Office, Record of Old Smithfild from 1730 to 1850. Vol. VIII, 1889 (The), The Narragansett Historical Register, pp 211 - 213, Rootsweb.com.
"Wilbur, Lorana, and Jesse Smith, May 19, 1808."3Wilbor, John Reid,, Wildbores in America : a family tree (The).
1Wilbor, John Reid,, Wildbores in America : a family tree (The), Baltimore, Md. Publisher: Press of G.W. King Print. Co. Date: 1933-1941.
"Revised and augmented in this third edition"--V. 3 t.p.; "Originally published in 1907."; Includes indexes.
Name listed only, no date.2Town Clerk's Office, Record of Old Smithfild from 1730 to 1850. Vol. VIII, 1889 (The), The Narragansett Historical Register, pp 211 - 213, Rootsweb.com.
"Wilbur, Lorana, and Jesse Smith, May 19, 1808."3Wilbor, John Reid,, Wildbores in America : a family tree (The).
1International Genealogical Index (R), Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
21920 United States Census; ND; Dickey; Keystone, Series: T625 Roll: 1332 Page: 247, Heritage Quest Online, Via SDLN.NET.
3Social Security Death Index.
"Donald REKOW
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1919
Death Date: 25 Jul 1995
Issued: North Dakota
Death Residence: Lakeland, Polk, Florida."4Obituary.
"Donald W. Rekow, 76, of Lakeland and formerly of Ellendale, N.D., died Tuesday, July 25, 1995, at Meridian Healthcare in Lakeland.
His funeral was held July 28 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lakeland. Burial was in Oak Hill Burial Park at Lakeland.
Donald W. Rekow was born April 25, 1919, to Fred and Estelle Rekow in Aberdeen. He grew up in Ellendale and graduated from Ellendale High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the European and African theaters, as an operations officer for the 453rd Bomb Squadron of B-26s. He was awarded the Silver Star. He married Margaret Hoffman. He moved to Lakeland from Ellendale 40 years ago. He worked as an agent for Allstate Insurance.
He married Joyce McGinnis on May 7, 1982, in Hawaii. They divided their time between Ellendale and Lakeland for many years.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lakeland and served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Ellendale, and was a lifetime member of the Elks Club in Lakeland.
Survivors include his wife of Ellendale and Lakeland; one son, David Rekow of Sarasota; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul (Marcia) Rogers of Plymouth, Minn.; three brothers, Karl Rekow and Henry Rekow, both of Ellendale, and Gary Rekow of San Francisco; three sisters, Donalda Perkins of Kansas City, Mo., Gladys Shonk of Lakeland and Frances Kann of Fargo, N.D.; two grandchildren; and three stepgrandsons.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, one sister and one brother."5Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
"Name: Donald W Rekow
Death Date: 25 Jul 1995
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 76
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1919."6Oakland Hill Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, Rootsweb.com.
"DONALD W REKOW block 13 lot 5 space4 date of burial7/28/95."7Obituary.
1Social Security Death Index.
"Margaret REKOW Birth Date: 20 Feb 1924 Death Date: Aug 1980 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Minnesota Death Benefit Localities Zip Code: 33802 Localities: Lakeland, Polk, Florida."2Obituary.
1International Genealogical Index (R), Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
21920 United States Census; ND; Dickey; Keystone, Series: T625 Roll: 1332 Page: 247, Heritage Quest Online, Via SDLN.NET.
3Social Security Death Index.
"Donald REKOW
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1919
Death Date: 25 Jul 1995
Issued: North Dakota
Death Residence: Lakeland, Polk, Florida."4Obituary.
"Donald W. Rekow, 76, of Lakeland and formerly of Ellendale, N.D., died Tuesday, July 25, 1995, at Meridian Healthcare in Lakeland.
His funeral was held July 28 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lakeland. Burial was in Oak Hill Burial Park at Lakeland.
Donald W. Rekow was born April 25, 1919, to Fred and Estelle Rekow in Aberdeen. He grew up in Ellendale and graduated from Ellendale High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the European and African theaters, as an operations officer for the 453rd Bomb Squadron of B-26s. He was awarded the Silver Star. He married Margaret Hoffman. He moved to Lakeland from Ellendale 40 years ago. He worked as an agent for Allstate Insurance.
He married Joyce McGinnis on May 7, 1982, in Hawaii. They divided their time between Ellendale and Lakeland for many years.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lakeland and served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Ellendale, and was a lifetime member of the Elks Club in Lakeland.
Survivors include his wife of Ellendale and Lakeland; one son, David Rekow of Sarasota; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul (Marcia) Rogers of Plymouth, Minn.; three brothers, Karl Rekow and Henry Rekow, both of Ellendale, and Gary Rekow of San Francisco; three sisters, Donalda Perkins of Kansas City, Mo., Gladys Shonk of Lakeland and Frances Kann of Fargo, N.D.; two grandchildren; and three stepgrandsons.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, one sister and one brother."5Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
"Name: Donald W Rekow
Death Date: 25 Jul 1995
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 76
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1919."6Oakland Hill Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, Rootsweb.com.
"DONALD W REKOW block 13 lot 5 space4 date of burial7/28/95."7Obituary.