Sarah Anna Speer1

F, b. Dec 1871
FatherBenjamin H. Speer1 b. May 1845, d. 16 Dec 1915
MotherMargaret Deborah Deegan1 b. Mar 1848, d. 22 Dec 1915

Events

BirthDec 1871Sarah Anna Speer was born in Dec 1871 in Illinois.2 
She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Speer and Margaret Deborah Deegan.1 
Marriage26 Jul 1897Sarah Anna Speer married Frank L. Crain on 26 Jul 1897 in Iroquois County, Illinois.2,3 
Census19002 Jun 1900Sarah Anna Crain was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank L. Crain in Albion, Republic County, Kansas.2 
Census191020 Apr 1910Sarah Anna Crain was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank L. Crain in Albion, Republic County, Kansas.4 
Census19201 Jan 1920Sarah Anna Crain was enumerated as a Lodger in the household of Ella Davis in the census of 1920 in De Witt, Saline County, Nebraska, as follows:
Crain, Anna, Lodger, 40, Widowed, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Teacher-Public School.5 
Census193010 Apr 1930Sarah Anna Speer was enumerated as a lodger in the household of Walter J. Stegemann in the census of 1930 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, as follows:
Crain, Anna, Lodger, Female, White, 57, Widowed, Married-age 27, able to read and write, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Illinois, speaks English, Teacher-Public School.6,7 
Census19401 Apr 1940Sarah Anna Crain was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Harold Carlson in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.8,9 
Census195010 Apr 1950Sarah Anna Crain was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Harold Carlson in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.10 

Family

Frank L. Crain b. 30 Dec 1869, d. 7 Jan 1915
Child 1.Ruth H. Crain+2 b. Feb 1899
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree."
  2. [S2893] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Republic County, Albion, ED 85, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 74-76, dwelling 19, family 19, Frank L. Crain household.
  3. [S8229] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Frank L. Crain and Anna Speer.
  4. [S3388] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Republic County, Albion, ED 93, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-24, dwelling 67, family 67, Frank L. Crain household.
  5. [S4289] 1920 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Saline County, De Witt, ED 130, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 47-48, dwelling 159, family 161, Ella Davis household.
  6. [S4761] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Rock Island County, Rock Island, ED 86, page 15A (handwritten), population schedule, line 43-44, dwelling 350, family 367, Walter J. Stegemann household.
  7. [S4762] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Rock Island County, Rock Island, ED 86, page 17A (handwritten), population schedule, line 14-15, dwelling 350, family 367, Walter J. Stegemann household (continued from sheet 15A).
  8. [S17394] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-1610A, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 77-80, household 181, Harold E. Carlson household.
  9. [S17395] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-1610A, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1, household 181, Harold E. Carlson household (continued from previous page).
  10. [S17396] 1950 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 85-2538, sheet 8 (handwritten), digital image 10 of 39, population schedule, line 9-11, dwelling 82, Harold Carlson household.

Frank L. Crain1

M, b. 30 Dec 1869, d. 7 Jan 1915

Events

Birth30 Dec 1869Frank L. Crain was born on 30 Dec 1869 in Cissna Park, Iroquois County, Illinois.1,2 
Marriage26 Jul 1897He married Sarah Anna Speer, daughter of Benjamin H. Speer and Margaret Deborah Deegan, on 26 Jul 1897 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1,3 
Census19002 Jun 1900Frank L. Crain was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Albion, Republic County, Kansas, as follows:
Crain, Frank L., Head, Dec 1869, 30, Married-3 years, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Painter
Anna S., Wife, Dec 1871, 28, Married-3 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
Ruth H., Daughter, Feb 1899, 1, born in Nebraska, Father and Mother born in Illinois.1 
Census191020 Apr 1910Frank L. Crain was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Albion, Republic County, Kansas, as follows:
Crain, Frank L., Head, 40, Married-12 years, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Grain Dealer-Elevator Co
Anna, Wife, 38, Married-12 years, 2 children-1 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Illinois
Ruth, Daughter, 11, born in Nebraska, Father and Mother born in Illinois.4 
Death7 Jan 1915He died on 7 Jan 1915 in Narka, Republic County, Kansas.2 

Family

Sarah Anna Speer b. Dec 1871
Child 1.Ruth H. Crain+1 b. Feb 1899
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2893] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Republic County, Albion, ED 85, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 74-76, dwelling 19, family 19, Frank L. Crain household.
  2. [S17397] Takes His Own Life., page 4, column 1.
  3. [S8229] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Frank L. Crain and Anna Speer.
  4. [S3388] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Republic County, Albion, ED 93, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-24, dwelling 67, family 67, Frank L. Crain household.

Ruth H. Crain1

F, b. Feb 1899
FatherFrank L. Crain1 b. 30 Dec 1869, d. 7 Jan 1915
MotherSarah Anna Speer1 b. Dec 1871

Events

BirthFeb 1899Ruth H. Crain was born in Feb 1899 in Nebraska.1 
She was the daughter of Frank L. Crain and Sarah Anna Speer.1 
Census19002 Jun 1900Ruth H. Crain was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank L. Crain in Albion, Republic County, Kansas.1 
Census191020 Apr 1910Ruth H. Crain was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank L. Crain in Albion, Republic County, Kansas.2 
Census192013 Feb 1920Ruth H. Crain was enumerated as a Boarder in the household of Amelia Becker in the census of 1920 in Pleasant Dale, Seward County, Nebraska, as follows:
Crain, Ruth, Boarder, 20, Single, born in Nebraska, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Teaching-High School.3 
Marriage1929She married Harold Carlson in 1929.4 
Census19305 Apr 1930Ruth H. Carlson was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Harold Carlson in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.4 
Census19401 Apr 1940Ruth H. Carlson was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Harold Carlson in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.5,6 
Census195010 Apr 1950Ruth H. Carlson was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Harold Carlson in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.7 

Family

Harold Carlson b. 1898
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2893] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Republic County, Albion, ED 85, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 74-76, dwelling 19, family 19, Frank L. Crain household.
  2. [S3388] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Republic County, Albion, ED 93, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-24, dwelling 67, family 67, Frank L. Crain household.
  3. [S4290] 1920 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Seward County, Pleasant Dale, ED 177, page 2B (handwritten), population schedule, line 52-58, dwelling 38, family 39, Amelia Becker household.
  4. [S4718] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park, ED 2273, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-36, dwelling 98, family 135, Harold Carlson household.
  5. [S17394] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-1610A, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 77-80, household 181, Harold E. Carlson household.
  6. [S17395] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-1610A, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1, household 181, Harold E. Carlson household (continued from previous page).
  7. [S17396] 1950 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 85-2538, sheet 8 (handwritten), digital image 10 of 39, population schedule, line 9-11, dwelling 82, Harold Carlson household.

Harold Carlson1

M, b. 1898

Events

Birth1898Harold Carlson was born in 1898 in Nebraska.1 
Marriage1929He married Ruth H. Crain, daughter of Frank L. Crain and Sarah Anna Speer, in 1929.1 
Census19305 Apr 1930Harold Carlson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
Carlson, Harold, Head, 31, Married-age 30, born in Nebraska, Father and Mother born in Sweden, Mech Engineering-Air conditioning
Ruth, Wife, 30, Married-age 29, born in Nebraska, Father and Mother born in Ohio.1 
Census19401 Apr 1940Harold Carlson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as follows:
Carlson, Harold E., Head, 41, Married, born in Nebraska, Sales Engineer-Degreasing Machine Mfg Co.
Ruth, Wife, 41, Married, born in Nebraska
Richard, Son, 9, born in Illinois
Crain, Ann, Mother in law, 67, Widowed, born in Illinois
Christian, Jessie Lynor, Second Cousin, 57, Widowed, born in Illinois.2,3 
Census195010 Apr 1950Harold Carlson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as follows:
Carlson, Harold, Head, 51, Married, born in Nebraska, Sells & Designs Machinery-Machine Co.
Ruth, Wife, 50, Married, born in Nebraska, General Office work-Machine Co.
Crain, Anna, Mother in law, 78, Widowed, born in Illinois.4 

Family

Ruth H. Crain b. Feb 1899
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S4718] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park, ED 2273, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-36, dwelling 98, family 135, Harold Carlson household.
  2. [S17394] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-1610A, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 77-80, household 181, Harold E. Carlson household.
  3. [S17395] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-1610A, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1, household 181, Harold E. Carlson household (continued from previous page).
  4. [S17396] 1950 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 85-2538, sheet 8 (handwritten), digital image 10 of 39, population schedule, line 9-11, dwelling 82, Harold Carlson household.

Leota Decker1

F, b. 1872, d. 1885
FatherIsaac Decker1 b. 1846, d. 26 Nov 1889
MotherDiana Deegan1 b. 1851, d. 3 Dec 1892

Events

Birth1872Leota Decker was born in 1872 in Illinois.1 
She was the daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan.1 
Census188014 Jun 1880Leota Decker was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Isaac Decker in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2449] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 225C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 14-20, dwelling 98, family 101, Isaac Decker household.

Minnie M. Decker1,2

F, b. Nov 1874
FatherIsaac Decker1 b. 1846, d. 26 Nov 1889
MotherDiana Deegan1 b. 1851, d. 3 Dec 1892

Events

BirthNov 1874Minnie M. Decker was born in Nov 1874 in Illinois.1,3 
She was the daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan.1 
Census188014 Jun 1880Minnie M. Decker was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Isaac Decker in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Marriage3 Jan 1900Minnie M. Decker married Frank Otis Cavitt, son of (?) Cavitt and Hester A. (?), on 3 Jan 1900 in Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Census19005 Jun 1900Minnie M. Cavitt was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank Otis Cavitt in Belmont, Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
Census191016 Apr 1910Minnie M. Cavitt was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank Otis Cavitt in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.5 
Census19207 Jan 1920Minnie M. Cavitt was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Frank Otis Cavitt in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.6 
Census19303 Apr 1930Minnie M. Cavitt was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Frank Otis Cavitt in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.7 
Census19408 Apr 1940Minnie M. Cavitt was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Frank Otis Cavitt in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.2 
Census19503 Apr 1950Minnie M. Cavitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Cavitt, Minnie M., Head, 75, Widowed, born in Illinois
Hill, Annabell, Lodger, 66, Widowed, born in Missouri.8 

Family

Frank Otis Cavitt b. Jan 1873, d. 6 Jul 1943
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2449] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 225C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 14-20, dwelling 98, family 101, Isaac Decker household.
  2. [S17383] 1940 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 79-67, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 20-23, household 193, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  3. [S2788] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Belmont, ED 6, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 72-76, dwelling 82, family 83, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  4. [S8230] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Frank O. Cavitt and Minnie M. Decker.
  5. [S3650] 1910 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa Ward 4, ED 232, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-23, dwelling 26, family 28, F.O. Cavitt household.
  6. [S4408] 1920 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 261, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 78-80, dwelling 118, family 135, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  7. [S5290] 1930 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 67, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 62-66, dwelling 59, family 60, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  8. [S17384] 1950 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 79-190, sheet 6 (handwritten), digital image 7 of 26, population schedule, line 25-26, dwelling 92, Minnie M. Cavitt household.

Myrtle A. Decker1,2

F, b. Feb 1877, d. 4 Dec 1938
FatherIsaac Decker1 b. 1846, d. 26 Nov 1889
MotherDiana Deegan1 b. 1851, d. 3 Dec 1892

Events

BirthFeb 1877Myrtle A. Decker was born in Feb 1877 in Illinois.1,2 
She was the daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan.1 
Census188014 Jun 1880Myrtle A. Decker was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Isaac Decker in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Marriage16 May 1896Myrtle A. Decker married Frank A. Pruitt on 16 May 1896 in Cook County, Illinois.3 
Census19009 Jun 1900Myrtle A. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank A. Pruitt in Button, Ford County, Illinois.2 
Census191026 Apr 1910Myrtle A. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Census19205 Jan 1920Myrtle A. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.5 
Census19302 Apr 1930Myrtle A. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.6 
Death4 Dec 1938Myrtle A. Pruitt died on 4 Dec 1938 in Lovejoy Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.7 

Family

Frank A. Pruitt b. Mar 1871, d. 12 Jul 1931
Children 1.Harold H. Pruitt+2 b. Dec 1896
 2.Donald D. Pruitt+2 b. Apr 1898
 3.Charles Pruitt4 b. 1905
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2449] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 225C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 14-20, dwelling 98, family 101, Isaac Decker household.
  2. [S2787] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Ford County, Button, ED 61, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 26-30, dwelling 75, family 75, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  3. [S8228] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle Decker.
  4. [S3272] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 78, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 54-59, dwelling 58, family 58, Frank Pruitt household.
  5. [S3868] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 83, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, family 5, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  6. [S4727] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 30, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 23-25, dwelling 8, family 8, Frank Pruitt household.
  7. [S17452] Find A Grave, Myrtle A. Decker Pruitt (1877-1938), no. 21564979, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21564979 : accessed 26 Jul 2024).

Frank Otis Cavitt1,2

M, b. Jan 1873, d. 6 Jul 1943
Father(?) Cavitt3
MotherHester A. (?)3 b. Oct 1829

Events

BirthJan 1873Frank Otis Cavitt was born in Jan 1873 in Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois.3,2 
He was the son of (?) Cavitt and Hester A. (?)3 
Marriage3 Jan 1900Frank Otis Cavitt married Minnie M. Decker, daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan, on 3 Jan 1900 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census19005 Jun 1900Frank Otis Cavitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Belmont, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Cavitt, Frank O., Head, Jan 1873, 27, Married-0 years, born in Illinois, Father adn Mother born in Ohio, Lawyer
Minnie, Wife, Nov 1874, 25, Married-0 years, 0 children, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois
Hester A., Mother, Oct 1829, 70, Married-51 years, 11 children-8 living, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Mary, Sister, Oct 1851, 48, Single, 1 child-1 living, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Decker, Grace, Sister in law, July 1883, 16, Single, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois.3 
Census191016 Apr 1910Frank Otis Cavitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Cavitt, F.O., Head, 37, Married-10 years, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Attorney-Own office
Minnie, Wife, 36, Married-10 years, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois.4 
Census19207 Jan 1920Frank Otis Cavitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Cavitt, Frank O., Head, 46, Married, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in the U.S., Attorney-General Practice
Minnie M., Wife, 45, Married, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Virginia
Farrington, John, Lodger, 25, Single, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri, Assistant Manager-Oil Co.5 
Census19303 Apr 1930Frank Otis Cavitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Cavitt, Frank O., Head, 57, Married-age 27, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Lawyer-Private
Minnie M., Wife, 55, Married-age 25, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois
Suits, Donald, Roomer, 24, Married-age 22, born in Oklahoma, Father born in Missouri, Mother born in Illinois, Clerk & Collector-Loans
Thelma, Roomer, 25, Married-age 23, born in Oklahoma, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Illinois, Office Clerk-Groceries
Gilbert, H.D., Roomer, 28, Single, born in Oklahoma, Father and Mother born in the United States, Druggist-Drug Store.6 
Census19408 Apr 1940Frank Otis Cavitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Cavitt, Frank O., Head, 67, Married, born in Illinois, Lawyer-Private Practice
Minnie M., Wife, 65, Married, born in Illinois
Hubbard, John D., Lodger, 22, Single, born in Oklahoma, Aircraft Engineer-Airplane Factory
Garrett, John J., Lodger, 22, Single, born in Missouri, Aircraft Engineer-Airplane Factory.7 
Death6 Jul 1943He died on 6 Jul 1943 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.2 

Family

Minnie M. Decker b. Nov 1874
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8230] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Frank O. Cavitt and Minnie M. Decker.
  2. [S17385] Service Today for F. O. Cavitt, page 11, column 2.
  3. [S2788] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Belmont, ED 6, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 72-76, dwelling 82, family 83, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  4. [S3650] 1910 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa Ward 4, ED 232, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-23, dwelling 26, family 28, F.O. Cavitt household.
  5. [S4408] 1920 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 261, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 78-80, dwelling 118, family 135, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  6. [S5290] 1930 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 67, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 62-66, dwelling 59, family 60, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  7. [S17383] 1940 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, ED 79-67, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 20-23, household 193, Frank O. Cavitt household.

Frank A. Pruitt1

M, b. Mar 1871, d. 12 Jul 1931

Events

BirthMar 1871Frank A. Pruitt was born in Mar 1871 in Illinois.2 
Marriage16 May 1896He married Myrtle A. Decker, daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan, on 16 May 1896 in Cook County, Illinois.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900Frank A. Pruitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Button, Ford County, Illinois, as follows:
Pruitt, Frank A., Head, Mar 1871, 29, Married-5 years, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Kentucky, Farmer
Myrtle A., Wife, Feb 1877, 23, Married-5 years, 2 children-2 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois
Harold H., Son, Dec 1896, 3, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Donald D., Son, Apr 1898, 2, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Flanery, Charles, Boarder, Oct 1878, 21, Single, born in Kentucky, Father and Mother born in Kentucky, Farm laborer.2 
Census191026 Apr 1910Frank A. Pruitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Pruitt, Frank, Head, 39, Married-14 years, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Michigan, Farmer-General Farm
Myrtle, Wife, 33, Married-14 years, 3 children-3 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois
Harold, Son, 13, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Donald, Son, 12, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Charles, Son, 5, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Pugh, John, Servant, 52, Single, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, Farm Laborer-General farm.3 
Census19205 Jan 1920Frank A. Pruitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Pruitt, Frank A., Head, 48, Married, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Michigan, Farmer
Myrthel, Wife, 42, Married, born in Illinois, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Illinois
Harold, Son, 23, Single, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Farmer
Donald, Son, 21, Single, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Farmer
Charles, Son, 14, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Farmer.4 
Census19302 Apr 1930Frank A. Pruitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Pruitt, Frank, Head, 59, Married-age 24, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Michigan, Farmer-General Farm
Mytle, Wife, 53, Married-age 18, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Virginia
Charles, Son, 24, Single, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Farmer-General Farm.5 
Death12 Jul 1931He died on 12 Jul 1931.6 

Family

Myrtle A. Decker b. Feb 1877, d. 4 Dec 1938
Children 1.Harold H. Pruitt+2 b. Dec 1896
 2.Donald D. Pruitt+2 b. Apr 1898
 3.Charles Pruitt3 b. 1905
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8228] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle Decker.
  2. [S2787] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Ford County, Button, ED 61, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 26-30, dwelling 75, family 75, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  3. [S3272] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 78, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 54-59, dwelling 58, family 58, Frank Pruitt household.
  4. [S3868] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 83, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, family 5, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  5. [S4727] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 30, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 23-25, dwelling 8, family 8, Frank Pruitt household.
  6. [S17451] Find A Grave, Frank A. Pruitt (1871-1931), no. 21564997, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21564997 : accessed 26 Jul 2024).

Grace Decker1

F, b. Jul 1883
FatherIsaac Decker1 b. 1846, d. 26 Nov 1889
MotherDiana Deegan1 b. 1851, d. 3 Dec 1892

Events

BirthJul 1883Grace Decker was born in Jul 1883 in Illinois.1 
She was the daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan.1 
Census19005 Jun 1900Grace Decker was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank Otis Cavitt in Belmont, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Marriage1903Grace Decker married Orth Wesley Heaton in 1903.2 
Census191029 Apr 1910Grace Heaton was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Orth Wesley Heaton in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois.2 
Census192012 Jan 1920Grace Heaton was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Orth Wesley Heaton in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois.3 
Census19304 Apr 1930Grace Heaton was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Orth Wesley Heaton in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois.4 
Census194012 Apr 1940Grace Heaton was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Orth Wesley Heaton in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois.5 
Census19507 Apr 1950Grace Heaton was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, as follows:
Heaton, Grace, Head, 66, Widowed, born in Illinois, Insurance & Real Estate Saleswoman-General & Real Estate
Kell, Marvin, Son in law, 44, Married, born in Indiana, Hoisting Engineer-Construction
Virginia, Daughter, 42, Married, born in Illinois
Marlene, Granddaughter, 12, born in Illinois
Kristie, Granddaughter, 7, born in Illinois.6 

Family

Orth Wesley Heaton b. 14 Mar 1875, d. 16 Jan 1944
Child 1.Virginia M. Heaton+2 b. 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2788] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Belmont, ED 6, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 72-76, dwelling 82, family 83, Frank O. Cavitt household.
  2. [S3312] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston Ward 2, ED 169, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 8-10, dwelling 97, family 100, Orril Heaton household.
  3. [S3910] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 188, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 84-90, dwelling 243, family 252, Orth Heaton household.
  4. [S4789] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 48, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 3-5, dwelling 130, family 143, Orth W. Heston household.
  5. [S17448] 1940 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 92-63, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-9, household 59, Orth W. Heaton household.
  6. [S17450] 1950 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 92-104, sheet 12 (handwritten), digital image 13 of 26, population schedule, line 22-26, dwelling 155, Grace Heaton household.

Harold H. Pruitt1

M, b. Dec 1896
FatherFrank A. Pruitt1 b. Mar 1871, d. 12 Jul 1931
MotherMyrtle A. Decker1 b. Feb 1877, d. 4 Dec 1938

Events

BirthDec 1896Harold H. Pruitt was born in Dec 1896 in Illinois.1 
He was the son of Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle A. Decker.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900Harold H. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank A. Pruitt in Button, Ford County, Illinois.1 
Census191026 Apr 1910Harold H. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Census19205 Jan 1920Harold H. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
Marriage1920Harold H. Pruitt married Lois (?) in 1920.4 
Census19304 Apr 1930Harold H. Pruitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Pruitt, Harold, Head, 33, Married-age 23, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Farmer-General Farm
Lois, Wife, 33, Married-age 23, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Franklin, Son, 7, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
James, Son, 5, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois.4 

Family

Lois (?) b. 1897
Child 1.Franklin Pruitt4 b. 1923
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2787] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Ford County, Button, ED 61, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 26-30, dwelling 75, family 75, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  2. [S3272] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 78, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 54-59, dwelling 58, family 58, Frank Pruitt household.
  3. [S3868] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 83, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, family 5, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  4. [S4728] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 30, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 63-66, dwelling 17, family 17, Harold Pruitt household.

Donald D. Pruitt1

M, b. Apr 1898
FatherFrank A. Pruitt1 b. Mar 1871, d. 12 Jul 1931
MotherMyrtle A. Decker1 b. Feb 1877, d. 4 Dec 1938

Events

BirthApr 1898Donald D. Pruitt was born in Apr 1898 in Illinois.1 
He was the son of Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle A. Decker.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900Donald D. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Frank A. Pruitt in Button, Ford County, Illinois.1 
Census191026 Apr 1910Donald D. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Census19205 Jan 1920Donald D. Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
Marriage1924Donald D. Pruitt married Lucille (?) in 1924.4 
Census19305 Apr 1930Donald D. Pruitt was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
Pruitt, Donald, Head, 31, Married-age 25, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Sales clerk-Oil
Lucille, Wife, 29, Married-age 23, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Constance, Daughter, 5, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Von, Son, 3, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois.4 

Family

Lucille (?) b. 1901
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2787] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Ford County, Button, ED 61, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 26-30, dwelling 75, family 75, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  2. [S3272] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 78, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 54-59, dwelling 58, family 58, Frank Pruitt household.
  3. [S3868] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 83, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, family 5, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  4. [S4716] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, ED 692, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-32, dwelling 52, family 105, Donald Pruitt household.

Charles Pruitt1

M, b. 1905
FatherFrank A. Pruitt1 b. Mar 1871, d. 12 Jul 1931
MotherMyrtle A. Decker1 b. Feb 1877, d. 4 Dec 1938

Events

Birth1905Charles Pruitt was born in 1905 in Illinois.1 
He was the son of Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle A. Decker.1 
Census191026 Apr 1910Charles Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census19205 Jan 1920Charles Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Census19302 Apr 1930Charles Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Frank A. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S3272] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 78, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 54-59, dwelling 58, family 58, Frank Pruitt household.
  2. [S3868] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 83, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, family 5, Frank A. Pruitt household.
  3. [S4727] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 30, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 23-25, dwelling 8, family 8, Frank Pruitt household.

Lois (?)1

F, b. 1897

Events

Birth1897Lois (?) was born in 1897 in Illinois.1 
Marriage1920She married Harold H. Pruitt, son of Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle A. Decker, in 1920.1 
Census19304 Apr 1930Lois Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Harold H. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 

Family

Harold H. Pruitt b. Dec 1896
Child 1.Franklin Pruitt1 b. 1923
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S4728] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 30, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 63-66, dwelling 17, family 17, Harold Pruitt household.

Franklin Pruitt1

M, b. 1923
FatherHarold H. Pruitt1 b. Dec 1896
MotherLois (?)1 b. 1897

Events

Birth1923Franklin Pruitt was born in 1923 in Illinois.1 
He was the son of Harold H. Pruitt and Lois (?)1 
Census19304 Apr 1930Franklin Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Harold H. Pruitt in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S4728] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 30, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 63-66, dwelling 17, family 17, Harold Pruitt household.

Lucille (?)1

F, b. 1901

Events

Birth1901Lucille (?) was born in 1901 in Illinois.1 
Marriage1924She married Donald D. Pruitt, son of Frank A. Pruitt and Myrtle A. Decker, in 1924.1 
Census19305 Apr 1930Lucille Pruitt was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Donald D. Pruitt in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1 

Family

Donald D. Pruitt b. Apr 1898
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S4716] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, ED 692, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-32, dwelling 52, family 105, Donald Pruitt household.

Orth Wesley Heaton1,2,3

M, b. 14 Mar 1875, d. 16 Jan 1944

Events

Birth14 Mar 1875Orth Wesley Heaton was born on 14 Mar 1875 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois.4,3 
Marriage1903He married Grace Decker, daughter of Isaac Decker and Diana Deegan, in 1903.4 
Census191029 Apr 1910Orth Wesley Heaton was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, as follows:
Heaton, Orril, Head, 35, Married-7 years, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Mail carrier
Grace, Wife, 26, Married-7 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Virginia, Daughter, 2, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois.4 
Census192012 Jan 1920Orth Wesley Heaton was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, as follows:
Heaton, Orth, Head, 44, Married, born in Illinois, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Indiana, Dispatching Clerk-Post Office
Grace, Wife, 36, Married, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Virginia, Daughter, 12, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
George, Christ, Lodger, 29, Single, Immigrated-1909-Pa, born in Greece-Greek, Father and Motehr born in Greece-Greek, Candy maker-Confectionery
Perjares, George, Lodger, 26, Single, Immigrated-1908-Pa, born in Greece-Greek, Father and Motehr born in Greece-Greek, Candy maker-Confectionery
Berjaks, Tom, Lodger, 22, Single, Immirgrated 1914-Pa, born in Greece-Greek, Father and Motehr born in Greece-Greek, Candy maker-Confectionery
Chirikos, Peter, Lodger, 27, Single, Immigrated-1908-Pa, born in Greece-Greek, Father and Motehr born in Greece-Greek, Candy maker-Confectionery.2 
Census19304 Apr 1930Orth Wesley Heaton was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, as follows:
Heston, Orth W., Head, 54, Married-age 27, born in Illinois, Father born in Illinois, Mother born in Indiana, Money Order Clerk-US Post Office
Grace, Wife, 44, Married-age 19, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Agent-Insurance
Virginia M., Daughter, 23, Single, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Sales lady-Retail Dept Store.1 
Census194012 Apr 1940Orth Wesley Heaton was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, as follows:
Heaton, Orth W., Head, 65, Married, born in Illinois
Grace, Wife, 56, Married, born in Illinois, Insurance & real estate sales-Own office
Kell, Marvin W., Son-in-law, 34, Married, born in Indiana, Hoisting engineer-Construction work
Virginia M., Daughter, 32, Married, born in Illinois,
Marlene K., Granddaughter, 2, born in Illinois
Cupp, Elmer, Lodger, 37, Single, born in Illinois, House Manager-Theatre.5 
Death16 Jan 1944He died on 16 Jan 1944 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois.3 

Family

Grace Decker b. Jul 1883
Child 1.Virginia M. Heaton+4 b. 1908
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S4789] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 48, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 3-5, dwelling 130, family 143, Orth W. Heston household.
  2. [S3910] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 188, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 84-90, dwelling 243, family 252, Orth Heaton household.
  3. [S17449] Find A Grave, Orth Wesley Heaton (1875-1944), no. 21515878, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21515878 : accessed 26 Jul 2024).
  4. [S3312] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston Ward 2, ED 169, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 8-10, dwelling 97, family 100, Orril Heaton household.
  5. [S17448] 1940 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston, ED 92-63, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-9, household 59, Orth W. Heaton household.