Garland Gaither Martin1

M
FatherGaither Martin1 b. 1903
MotherMyrtle Carrie Smith1 b. 1901

Events

Garland Gaither Martin was the son of Gaither Martin and Myrtle Carrie Smith.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.

Enola Gwendolyn Martin1

F, b. 2 Jun 1906
FatherRumsey Martin1
MotherLillie (?)1

Events

Birth2 Jun 1906Enola Gwendolyn Martin was born on 2 Jun 1906 in Hampshire County, West Virginia.2,1 
She was the daughter of Rumsey Martin and Lillie (?)1 
Marriage6 Jun 1924Enola Gwendolyn Martin married Paul Pepper Smith, son of Benjamin Taylor Smith and Martha Evelina Pepper, on 6 Jun 1924.3 
Census193015 Apr 1930Enola Gwendolyn Smith was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Paul Pepper Smith in Gore, Hampshire County, West Virginia.2 

Family

 Paul Pepper Smith b. 20 May 1903
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S1148] "West Virginia Vital Research Records, Birth Registers," West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, birth certificate image, M-page 60.
  2. [S5452] 1930 United States Federal Census, West Virginia, Hampshire County, Gore, ED 6, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 9-11, dwelling 136, family 137, Paul Smith household.
  3. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.

Julian Gess1

M, b. 1907
FatherJohn Gess1
MotherAlma Miller1

Events

Birth1907Julian Gess was born in 1907 in Virginia.2 
He was the son of John Gess and Alma Miller.1 
MarriageAug 1928Julian Gess married Ethel Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Benjamin Taylor Smith and Martha Evelina Pepper, in Aug 1928.1 
Census193015 Apr 1930Julian Gess was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, as follows:
Guess, Julian J., Head, 23, Married-age 20, born in Virginia, Father and Mother born in West Virginia, Weaver-Woolen mill
Ethel E., Wife, 22, Married-age 18, born in West Virginia, Father and Mother born in West Virginia
Jonna, 2/12.2 

Family

 Ethel Elizabeth Smith b. 12 Jul 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S5439] 1930 United States Federal Census, West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg, ED 11, page 25B (handwritten), population schedule, line 99-100, dwelling 540, family 613, Julian J. Guess household.

Homer Edgar Dye1,2

M, b. 15 Oct 1878, d. 15 Oct 1957
FatherThomas Wooten Dye3 b. 14 May 1834, d. 6 Sep 1881
MotherRosanna Pepper3 b. 16 Oct 1835, d. 28 Nov 1904

Events

Birth15 Oct 1878Homer Edgar Dye was born on 15 Oct 1878 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
He was the son of Thomas Wooten Dye and Rosanna Pepper.3 
Census18805 Jun 1880Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Thomas Wooten Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.4,5 
Census190014 Jun 1900Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Rosanna Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.6 
Marriage4 Nov 1903Homer Edgar Dye married Florence Roe, daughter of Abraham Roe and Angeline Hastings, on 4 Nov 1903 in Mahaska County, Iowa.7 
Census191029 Apr 1910Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Dye, Homer, Head, 31, Married-6 years, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in West Virginia, Farmer-General Farming
Florence, Wife, 30, Married-6 years, 2 children-2 living, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Maxine, Daughter, 4, born in Iowa, Father born in Iowa, Mother born in Ohio
Lois, Daughter, 2, born in Iowa, Father born in Iowa, Mother born in Ohio.8 
Census192012 Jan 1920Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Dye, Homer E., Head, 41, Married, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in West Virginia, Farmer-own farm
Florence, Wife, 40, Married, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Maxine, Daughter, 13, born in Iowa, Father born in Iowa, Mother born in Ohio
Lois, Daughter, 11, born in Iowa, Father born in Iowa, Mother born in Ohio
Andrews, Harry S., 22, Single, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Iowa, Laborer-on farm.1 
Census193026 Apr 1930Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Dye, Homer E., Head, 51, Married-age 25, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in West Virginia, Farmer-general
Florence, Wife, 50, Married-age 24, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio.9 
Census194025 Apr 1940Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Dye, Homer E., Head, 61, Married, born in Iowa, Farmer-Agriculture
Florence, Wife, Married, born in Ohio.10 
Census19501 Apr 1950Homer Edgar Dye was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Dye, Homer E., Head, 71, Widowed, born in Iowa
Knowles, Mae A., Housekeeper, 65, Widowed, born in Iowa.11 
Death15 Oct 1957He died on 15 Oct 1957 in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa.2,3 
Burial18 Oct 1957He was buried on 18 Oct 1957 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, aged 79 years and 3 days.2,3 

Family

 Florence Roe b. 18 Aug 1879, d. 19 Jun 1948
Children 1.Maxine M. Dye12 b. 10 Apr 1906
 2.Martha Lois Dye+12 b. 15 Apr 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S3825] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 76, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 96-100, dwelling 85, family 85, Homer E. Dye household.
  2. [S13116] Find A Grave, Homer Edgar Dye (1878-1957), no. 178353671, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178353671 : accessed 3 Jan 2023).
  3. [S17475] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Homer Dye, 1957, digital image 21556 of 28078, Iowa No. 57-21538.
  4. [S2429] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 170, page 270B (stamped), Page No. 2 (handwritten), population schedule, line 43-50, dwelling 18, family 18, Thomas W. Dye household.
  5. [S2430] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 170, page 271C (stamped), Page No. 3 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-2, dwelling 18, family 18, Thomas W. Dye household (continued from previous page).
  6. [S2762] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 70, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 30-32, dwelling 68, family 70, Rosannah Dye household.
  7. [S17474] "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947" Iowa Department of Public Health.; 1903, 413 (Keokuk - Poweshiek), page 62-985, digital image 192 of 594, no. 8193, Homer E. Dye and Florence Roe, Database (with images).
  8. [S3241] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 81, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 81-84, dwelling 118, family 118, Homer Dye household.
  9. [S4675] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 13, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 72-73, dwelling 95, family 95, Homer E. Dye household.
  10. [S17476] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 62-15, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-23, household 173, Homer E. Dye household.
  11. [S17478] 1950 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 62-13, sheet 2 (handwritten), digital image 3 of 22, population schedule, line 28-29, dwelling 18, Homer E. Dye household.
  12. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.

Rosa Jane Dye1

F, b. 3 Feb 1873, d. 10 Aug 1950
FatherThomas Wooten Dye1 b. 14 May 1834, d. 6 Sep 1881
MotherRosanna Pepper1 b. 16 Oct 1835, d. 28 Nov 1904

Events

Birth3 Feb 1873Rosa Jane Dye was born on 3 Feb 1873 in Mahaska County, Iowa.1 
She was the daughter of Thomas Wooten Dye and Rosanna Pepper.1 
Census18805 Jun 1880Rosa Jane Dye was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Thomas Wooten Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.2,3 
Marriage8 Sep 1896Rosa Jane Dye married William Allen Piersel, son of Eli Cope Piersel and Margaret Ann Brown, on 8 Sep 1896.4 
Census19001 Jun 1900Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1900 under William Allen Piersel in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa.5 
Census191024 Apr 1910Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1910 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.6 
Census192013 Jan 1920Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1920 under William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.7 
Census193018 Apr 1930Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1930 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe Township, Mahaska County, Iowa.8 
Census194012 Apr 1940Rosa Jane Dye was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.9 
Census19504 Apr 1950Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.10 
Death10 Aug 1950Rosa Jane Piersel died on 10 Aug 1950 in Rural Grant Township, Poweshiek Couty, Iowa.1 

Family

 William Allen Piersel b. 24 Jul 1866, d. 27 Sep 1942
Children 1.Roy Dye Piersel+4 b. 6 Jun 1897
 2.Cora Alverda Piersel+4 b. 26 Oct 1898
 3.Zella Cope Piersel+4 b. 1 Aug 1900
 4.Don Homer Piersel4 b. 14 Nov 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S13115] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Rosa Jane Piersel, 1950, digital image 256732 of 289070, Iowa No. 795/0146.
  2. [S2429] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 170, page 270B (stamped), Page No. 2 (handwritten), population schedule, line 43-50, dwelling 18, family 18, Thomas W. Dye household.
  3. [S2430] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 170, page 271C (stamped), Page No. 3 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-2, dwelling 18, family 18, Thomas W. Dye household (continued from previous page).
  4. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  5. [S2763] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Pleasant Grove, ED 72, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-19, dwelling 173, family 179, Wm. A. Piersel household.
  6. [S3243] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 82, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-41, dwelling 87, family 88, William A. Piersel household.
  7. [S3827] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa Ward 4, ED 84, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 55-61, dwelling 261, family 265, Wm. A. Piersol household.
  8. [S4677] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 14, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-28, dwelling 125, family 125, William A. Piersel household.
  9. [S17480] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-6, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 73-78, household 62, Joe Lee household.
  10. [S17481] 1950 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-7, sheet 3 (handwritten), digital image 4 of 30, population schedule, line 24-27, dwelling 26, Joe Lee household.

William Allen Piersel1

M, b. 24 Jul 1866, d. 27 Sep 1942
FatherEli Cope Piersel1
MotherMargaret Ann Brown2 b. 1846

Events

Birth24 Jul 1866William Allen Piersel was born on 24 Jul 1866 in Pennsylvania.3,1 
He was the son of Eli Cope Piersel and Margaret Ann Brown.1,2 
Marriage8 Sep 1896William Allen Piersel married Rosa Jane Dye, daughter of Thomas Wooten Dye and Rosanna Pepper, on 8 Sep 1896.4 
Census19001 Jun 1900William Allen Piersel was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Prissel, Wm. A., Head, July 1866, 33, Married-4 years, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania, Farmer
Rosa J., Wife, Feb 1873, 27, Married-4 years, 2 children-2 living, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in West Virginia
Roy D., Son, June 1896, 3, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa
Alverd, Daughter, Oct 1898, 1, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa
Margaret, Mother, Aug 1843, 56, Widowed, 1 child-1 living, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania.5 
Census191024 Apr 1910William Allen Piersel was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Piersel, William A., Head, 43, Married-14 years, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania, Farmer-general farm
Rosa J., Wife, 36, Married-14 years, 4 children-4 living, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Virginia
Roy D., Son, 12, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa, Farm laborer-home farm
Alverda, Daughter, 11, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa
Zella C., Daughter, 9, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa
Don H., Son, 1-5/12, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa
Margaret A., Mother, 66, Widowed-44 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania
Rowland, Leslie, Servant, 31, Single, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Iowa, Farm laborer-working out.6 
Census192013 Jan 1920William Allen Piersel was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Piersol, Wm. A., Head, 52, Married, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania, Farming
Rose J., Wife, 45, Married, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Virginia
Roy, Son, 22, Single, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa, Student-college
Verda, Daughter, 21, Single, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa, Student-college
Zella, Daughter, 19, Single, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa, Student-college
Homer, Son, 11, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa, Student-college
Margaret, Mother, 74, Widowed, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania.2 
Census193018 Apr 1930William Allen Piersel was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Monroe Township, Mahaska County, Iowa, as follows:
Piersel, William A., Head, 64, Married-age 30, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania, Farmer-General farm
Rosa J., Wife, 58, Married-age 24, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in West Virginia
Don Homer, Son, 21, Single, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa
Reynolds, Leo, Laborer, 32, Single, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri, Laborer-General Farm.3 
Census194012 Apr 1940William Allen Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.7 
Death27 Sep 1942William Allen Piersel died on 27 Sep 1942 in rural Grinnell, Grant Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa.1 

Family

 Rosa Jane Dye b. 3 Feb 1873, d. 10 Aug 1950
Children 1.Roy Dye Piersel+4 b. 6 Jun 1897
 2.Cora Alverda Piersel+4 b. 26 Oct 1898
 3.Zella Cope Piersel+4 b. 1 Aug 1900
 4.Don Homer Piersel4 b. 14 Nov 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S17479] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, William Allen Piersel, 1942, digital image 45672 of 289046, Iowa No. 79-42-111.
  2. [S3827] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa Ward 4, ED 84, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 55-61, dwelling 261, family 265, Wm. A. Piersol household.
  3. [S4677] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 14, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-28, dwelling 125, family 125, William A. Piersel household.
  4. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  5. [S2763] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Pleasant Grove, ED 72, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-19, dwelling 173, family 179, Wm. A. Piersel household.
  6. [S3243] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 82, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-41, dwelling 87, family 88, William A. Piersel household.
  7. [S17480] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-6, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 73-78, household 62, Joe Lee household.

Roy Dye Piersel1

M, b. 6 Jun 1897
FatherWilliam Allen Piersel1 b. 24 Jul 1866, d. 27 Sep 1942
MotherRosa Jane Dye1 b. 3 Feb 1873, d. 10 Aug 1950

Events

Birth6 Jun 1897Roy Dye Piersel was born on 6 Jun 1897 in Iowa.1,2 
He was the son of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900Roy Dye Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1900 under William Allen Piersel in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census191024 Apr 1910Roy Dye Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1910 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.4 
Census192013 Jan 1920Roy Dye Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1920 under William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
MarriageNov 1923Roy Dye Piersel married Mabel Mitchell in Nov 1923.1 
Census19308 Apr 1930Roy Dye Piersel was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, as follows:
Piersel, Roy, Head, 32, Married-age 25, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa, Teacher-Hospital
Mabel, Wife, 30, Married-age 23, born in Iowa, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Iowa
Thomas, Son, 5, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Iowa
Jean, Son, 2, born in South Dakota, Father and Mother born in Iowa
Brakamar, Mary, Roomer, 60, Widowed-married-age 18, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Iowa.5 

Family

 Mabel Mitchell b. 1900
Child 1.Thomas Henry Piersel1,5 b. 15 Aug 1924, d. Nov 1990
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S3827] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa Ward 4, ED 84, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 55-61, dwelling 261, family 265, Wm. A. Piersol household.
  3. [S2763] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Pleasant Grove, ED 72, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-19, dwelling 173, family 179, Wm. A. Piersel household.
  4. [S3243] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 82, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-41, dwelling 87, family 88, William A. Piersel household.
  5. [S4760] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Rock Island County, Moline, ED 35, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 66-70, dwelling 103, family 177, Roy Piersel household (indexed as Ray Piersel).

Mabel Mitchell1

F, b. 1900

Events

Birth1900Mabel Mitchell was born in 1900 in Iowa.2 
MarriageNov 1923She married Roy Dye Piersel, son of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye, in Nov 1923.1 
Census19308 Apr 1930Mabel Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Roy Dye Piersel in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.2 

Family

 Roy Dye Piersel b. 6 Jun 1897
Child 1.Thomas Henry Piersel1,2 b. 15 Aug 1924, d. Nov 1990
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S4760] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Rock Island County, Moline, ED 35, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 66-70, dwelling 103, family 177, Roy Piersel household (indexed as Ray Piersel).

Thomas Henry Piersel1,2

M, b. 15 Aug 1924, d. Nov 1990
FatherRoy Dye Piersel1,2 b. 6 Jun 1897
MotherMabel Mitchell1,2 b. 1900

Events

Birth15 Aug 1924Thomas Henry Piersel was born on 15 Aug 1924 in Iowa.2,3 
He was the son of Roy Dye Piersel and Mabel Mitchell.1,2 
Census19308 Apr 1930Thomas Henry Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Roy Dye Piersel in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.2 
DeathNov 1990Thomas Henry Piersel died in Nov 1990.3 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S4760] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Rock Island County, Moline, ED 35, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 66-70, dwelling 103, family 177, Roy Piersel household (indexed as Ray Piersel).
  3. [S6656] "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" Social Security Administration; Database (without images), Thomas H. Piersel.

Cora Alverda Piersel1

F, b. 26 Oct 1898
FatherWilliam Allen Piersel1 b. 24 Jul 1866, d. 27 Sep 1942
MotherRosa Jane Dye1 b. 3 Feb 1873, d. 10 Aug 1950

Events

Birth26 Oct 1898Cora Alverda Piersel was born on 26 Oct 1898 in Indianapolis, Mahaska County, Iowa.1 
She was the daughter of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900Cora Alverda Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1900 under William Allen Piersel in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
Census191024 Apr 1910Cora Alverda Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1910 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Cora Alverda Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1920 under William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.4 
Marriage15 Sep 1926Cora Alverda Piersel married Joseph Franklin Lee on 15 Sep 1926.1 
Census19307 Apr 1930Cora Alverda Lee was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.5 
Census194012 Apr 1940Cora Alverda Lee was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.6 
Census19504 Apr 1950Cora Alverda Lee was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.7 

Family

 Joseph Franklin Lee b. 1893
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S2763] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Pleasant Grove, ED 72, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-19, dwelling 173, family 179, Wm. A. Piersel household.
  3. [S3243] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 82, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-41, dwelling 87, family 88, William A. Piersel household.
  4. [S3827] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa Ward 4, ED 84, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 55-61, dwelling 261, family 265, Wm. A. Piersol household.
  5. [S4682] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 6, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 20-21, dwelling 50, family 51, Joe Lee household.
  6. [S17480] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-6, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 73-78, household 62, Joe Lee household.
  7. [S17481] 1950 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-7, sheet 3 (handwritten), digital image 4 of 30, population schedule, line 24-27, dwelling 26, Joe Lee household.

Joseph Franklin Lee1

M, b. 1893

Events

Birth1893Joseph Franklin Lee was born in 1893 in Indiana.2 
Marriage15 Sep 1926He married Cora Alverda Piersel, daughter of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye, on 15 Sep 1926.1 
Census19307 Apr 1930Joseph Franklin Lee was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa, as follows:
Lee, Joe, Head, 37, Married-age 26, born in Indiana, Father born in Kentucky, Mother born in Indiana, Farmer-General Farm
Verda, Wife, 31, Married-age 27, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Iowa.2 
Census194012 Apr 1940Joseph Franklin Lee was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa, as follows:
Lee, Joe, Head, 47, Married, born in Indiana, Farmer-Farm
Alverta, Wife, 48, Married, born in Iowa
Barbara, Daughter, 5, born in Iowa
Piersel, William, Father in law, 73, Married, born in Pennsylvania
Rosa, Mother in law, 67, Married, born in Iowa
Hawthorne, William, Hired Man, 50, Single, Ireland-Irish Free State, Farm laborer-Farm.3 
Census19504 Apr 1950Joseph Franklin Lee was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa, as follows:
Lee, Joe, Head, 57, Married, bonr in Indiana, Farming-Farm
Vrda, Wife, 51, Married, born in Iowa
Piersel, Rosa, Mother in law, 77, Widowed, born in Iowa.4 

Family

 Cora Alverda Piersel b. 26 Oct 1898
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S4682] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 6, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 20-21, dwelling 50, family 51, Joe Lee household.
  3. [S17480] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-6, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 73-78, household 62, Joe Lee household.
  4. [S17481] 1950 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Grant, ED 79-7, sheet 3 (handwritten), digital image 4 of 30, population schedule, line 24-27, dwelling 26, Joe Lee household.

Zella Cope Piersel1

F, b. 1 Aug 1900
FatherWilliam Allen Piersel1 b. 24 Jul 1866, d. 27 Sep 1942
MotherRosa Jane Dye1 b. 3 Feb 1873, d. 10 Aug 1950

Events

Birth1 Aug 1900Zella Cope Piersel was born on 1 Aug 1900 in Iowa.1,2 
She was the daughter of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye.1 
Census191024 Apr 1910Zella Cope Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1910 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Zella Cope Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1920 under William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
Marriage26 Feb 1924Zella Cope Piersel married Franklin Garfield Axmear on 26 Feb 1924.1 
Census193025 Apr 1930Zella Cope Axmear was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Franklin Garfield Axmear in Prairie, Keokuk County, Iowa.4 

Family

 Franklin Garfield Axmear b. 1903
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S3827] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa Ward 4, ED 84, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 55-61, dwelling 261, family 265, Wm. A. Piersol household.
  3. [S3243] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 82, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-41, dwelling 87, family 88, William A. Piersel household.
  4. [S4671] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Keokuk County, Prairie, ED 19, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-66, dwelling 289, family 289, Franklin G. Axmear household.

Franklin Garfield Axmear1

M, b. 1903

Events

Birth1903Franklin Garfield Axmear was born in 1903 in Iowa.2 
Marriage26 Feb 1924He married Zella Cope Piersel, daughter of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye, on 26 Feb 1924.1 
Census193025 Apr 1930Franklin Garfield Axmear was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Prairie, Keokuk County, Iowa, as follows:
Axmear, Franklin G., Head, 27, Married-age 21, born in Iowa, Father born in West Virginia, Mother born in Iowa, Farm Manager-General farm
Zella C., Wife, 27, Married-age 21, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Iowa
Roberta R., Daughter, 2, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Iowa.2 

Family

 Zella Cope Piersel b. 1 Aug 1900
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S4671] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Keokuk County, Prairie, ED 19, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-66, dwelling 289, family 289, Franklin G. Axmear household.

Don Homer Piersel1

M, b. 14 Nov 1908
FatherWilliam Allen Piersel1 b. 24 Jul 1866, d. 27 Sep 1942
MotherRosa Jane Dye1 b. 3 Feb 1873, d. 10 Aug 1950

Events

Birth14 Nov 1908Don Homer Piersel was born on 14 Nov 1908 in Iowa.1,2 
He was the son of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye.1 
Census191024 Apr 1910Don Homer Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1910 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Don Homer Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1920 under William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
Census193018 Apr 1930Don Homer Piersel was enumerated in the census of 1930 under William Allen Piersel in Monroe Township, Mahaska County, Iowa.4 
Marriage29 Apr 1934Don Homer Piersel married Sarah I. Alberson on 29 Apr 1934.1 

Family

 Sarah I. Alberson
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S3827] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa Ward 4, ED 84, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 55-61, dwelling 261, family 265, Wm. A. Piersol household.
  3. [S3243] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 82, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-41, dwelling 87, family 88, William A. Piersel household.
  4. [S4677] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Monroe, ED 14, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-28, dwelling 125, family 125, William A. Piersel household.

Sarah I. Alberson1

F

Events

Marriage29 Apr 1934Sarah I. Alberson married Don Homer Piersel, son of William Allen Piersel and Rosa Jane Dye, on 29 Apr 1934.1 

Family

 Don Homer Piersel b. 14 Nov 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.

Maud Virginia Dye1

F, b. 11 May 1876, d. 21 Oct 1903
FatherThomas Wooten Dye1 b. 14 May 1834, d. 6 Sep 1881
MotherRosanna Pepper1 b. 16 Oct 1835, d. 28 Nov 1904

Events

Birth11 May 1876Maud Virginia Dye was born on 11 May 1876 in Mahaska County, Iowa.1 
She was the daughter of Thomas Wooten Dye and Rosanna Pepper.1 
Census18805 Jun 1880Maud Virginia Dye was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Thomas Wooten Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.2,3 
Marriage25 Jun 1896Maud Virginia Dye married William Smith on 25 Jun 1896.1 
Census190011 Jun 1900Maud Virginia Smith was enumerated in the census of 1900 under William Smith in Lincoln, Warren County, Iowa.4 
Death21 Oct 1903Maud Virginia Smith died on 21 Oct 1903.1 

Family

 William Smith b. 5 Oct 1873, d. 14 Feb 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S2429] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 170, page 270B (stamped), Page No. 2 (handwritten), population schedule, line 43-50, dwelling 18, family 18, Thomas W. Dye household.
  3. [S2430] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 170, page 271C (stamped), Page No. 3 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-2, dwelling 18, family 18, Thomas W. Dye household (continued from previous page).
  4. [S2771] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Warren County, Lincoln, ED 136, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-16, dwelling 90, family 90, William P. Smith household.

William Smith1

M, b. 5 Oct 1873, d. 14 Feb 1908

Events

Birth5 Oct 1873William Smith was born on 5 Oct 1873.1 
Marriage25 Jun 1896He married Maud Virginia Dye, daughter of Thomas Wooten Dye and Rosanna Pepper, on 25 Jun 1896.1 
Census190011 Jun 1900William Smith was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Lincoln, Warren County, Iowa, as follows:
Smith, William P., Head, Oct 1873, 26, Married-4 years, born in Iowa, Father born in Germany, Mother born in Tennessee, Farmer
Maud V., Wife, May 1876, 24, Married-4 years, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Virginia.2 
Death14 Feb 1908He died on 14 Feb 1908.1 

Family

 Maud Virginia Dye b. 11 May 1876, d. 21 Oct 1903
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S2771] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Warren County, Lincoln, ED 136, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-16, dwelling 90, family 90, William P. Smith household.

Florence Roe1

F, b. 18 Aug 1879, d. 19 Jun 1948
FatherAbraham Roe2
MotherAngeline Hastings2

Events

Birth18 Aug 1879Florence Roe was born on 18 Aug 1879 in Ohio.3,4 
She was the daughter of Abraham Roe and Angeline Hastings.2 
Marriage4 Nov 1903Florence Roe married Homer Edgar Dye, son of Thomas Wooten Dye and Rosanna Pepper, on 4 Nov 1903 in Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
Census191029 Apr 1910Florence Dye was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192012 Jan 1920Florence Dye was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.5 
Census193026 Apr 1930Florence Dye was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.6 
Census194025 Apr 1940Florence Dye was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.7 
Death19 Jun 1948Florence Dye died on 19 Jun 1948 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.4 
Burial18 Oct 1957Her husband, Homer Edgar Dye, was buried on 18 Oct 1957 in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, aged 79.8,9 

Family

 Homer Edgar Dye b. 15 Oct 1878, d. 15 Oct 1957
Children 1.Maxine M. Dye1 b. 10 Apr 1906
 2.Martha Lois Dye+1 b. 15 Apr 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S135] Maud Pugh, Capon Valley Pioneers.
  2. [S17474] "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947" Iowa Department of Public Health.; 1903, 413 (Keokuk - Poweshiek), page 62-985, digital image 192 of 594, no. 8193, Homer E. Dye and Florence Roe, Database (with images).
  3. [S3241] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 81, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 81-84, dwelling 118, family 118, Homer Dye household.
  4. [S17477] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Florence Dye, 1948, digital image 192275 of 289046, Iowa No. 62C-48-120.
  5. [S3825] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 76, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 96-100, dwelling 85, family 85, Homer E. Dye household.
  6. [S4675] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 13, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 72-73, dwelling 95, family 95, Homer E. Dye household.
  7. [S17476] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Mahaska County, Madison, ED 62-15, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-23, household 173, Homer E. Dye household.
  8. [S13116] Find A Grave, Homer Edgar Dye (1878-1957), no. 178353671, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178353671 : accessed 3 Jan 2023).
  9. [S17475] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Homer Dye, 1957, digital image 21556 of 28078, Iowa No. 57-21538.