Garland Gaither Martin1

M
FatherGaither Martin1 b. 1903
MotherMyrtle Carrie Smith1 b. 1901
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 
Marriage6 Jun 1924She 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 1930 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 13 of 27, 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 
MarriageAug 1928He 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 1930 Federal Census 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), digital image 50 of 67, 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 
Census18805 Jun 1880He 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 1900 Federal Census in the household of 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 1910 Federal Census 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 1920He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1920 Federal Census 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 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census 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 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census 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), digital image 8 of 16, 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), digital image 2 of 20, 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), digital image 3 of 20, 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), digital image 7 of 18, 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), digital image 12 of 16, 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), digital image 8 of 14, 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), digital image 18 of 19, 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 
Census18805 Jun 1880She 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 1900 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa.5 
Census191024 Apr 1910Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.6 
Census192013 Jan 1920Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.7 
Census193018 Apr 1930Rosa Jane Piersel was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Monroe Township, Mahaska County, Iowa.8 
Census194012 Apr 1940Rosa Jane Dye was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of 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 County, 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), digital image 2 of 20, 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), digital image 3 of 20, 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), digital image 17 of 24, 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), digital image 7 of 16, 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), digital image 20 of 22, 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), digital image 11 of 15, 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), digital image 7 of 23, 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 
Marriage8 Sep 1896He 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 1900 Federal Census 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 1910He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1910 Federal Census 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 1920He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1920 Federal Census 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 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census 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 1940He was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 20 of 22, 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), digital image 11 of 15, 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), digital image 17 of 24, 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), digital image 7 of 16, 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), digital image 7 of 23, 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 
Census19001 Jun 1900He was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census191024 Apr 1910Roy Dye Piersel was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.4 
Census192013 Jan 1920Roy Dye Piersel was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of 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 1930 Federal Census 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), digital image 20 of 22, 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), digital image 17 of 24, 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), digital image 7 of 16, 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), digital image 14 of 19, 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 1930 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 14 of 19, 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 
Census19308 Apr 1930He was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 14 of 19, 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 
Census19001 Jun 1900She was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
Census191024 Apr 1910Cora Alverda Piersel was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Cora Alverda Piersel was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of 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 1930 Federal Census in the household of Joseph Franklin Lee in Grant, Poweshiek County, Iowa.5 
Census194012 Apr 1940Cora Alverda Lee was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 17 of 24, 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), digital image 7 of 16, 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), digital image 20 of 22, 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), digital image 5 of 18, 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), digital image 7 of 23, 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 1930 Federal Census 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 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census 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, born 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), digital image 5 of 18, 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), digital image 7 of 23, 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 
Census191024 Apr 1910She was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Zella Cope Piersel was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of 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 1930 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 20 of 22, 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), digital image 7 of 16, 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), digital image 16 of 17, 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 1930 Federal Census 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), digital image 16 of 17, 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 
Census191024 Apr 1910He was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Monroe, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Don Homer Piersel was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of William Allen Piersel in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.2 
Census193018 Apr 1930Don Homer Piersel was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 20 of 22, 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), digital image 7 of 16, 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), digital image 11 of 15, 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 
Census18805 Jun 1880She 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 1900 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 2 of 20, 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), digital image 3 of 20, 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), digital image 6 of 23, 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 1900 Federal Census 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), digital image 6 of 23, 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 
Marriage4 Nov 1903She 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 1910 Federal Census in the household of Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.3 
Census192012 Jan 1920Florence Dye was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.5 
Census193026 Apr 1930Florence Dye was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of Homer Edgar Dye in Madison, Mahaska County, Iowa.6 
Census194025 Apr 1940Florence Dye was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of 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), digital image 12 of 16, 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), digital image 8 of 16, 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), digital image 8 of 14, 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), digital image 18 of 19, 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.