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Myron L Slobodien was Attorney, Loeb and Loeb, Los Angeles CA.¹ He was born on 19 April 1923 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.^2,1

Myron L Slobodien appeared on the census of 1930 at 9028 Lloyd Place, Beverly Hills, California.³

Myron L Slobodien appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California in the household of his parents, John Slobodien and Bess M. Kempner, at 935 Westmount Drive. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 17, single, attended school during March 1940, had completed four years of high school, born in California, and lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. He was student, not employed, and not seeking work the week of March 24-30 1940. No occupation was listed. In 1939 he was not employed, had no wage ernrings, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.⁴

Myron L Slobodien began military service circa 1943 as a graduate of the Notre Dame University Midshipman School.¹ He began actve duty military service circa 1944 in the US Navy.¹

Myron L Slobodien received an undergraduate degree circa 1946 from UCLA, Los Angeles, California, Undergrad Degree.¹

Myron L Slobodien married Doris Poverny on 28 August 1948 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.¹

Myron L Slobodien was educated circa 1949 at USC Law Degree.¹

Herman David Bob was born on 8 October 1882 in Russia.^3,5 One source places the location of his birth as Poland. Others list him as born in New York.

Herman David Bob immigrated in 1894 to the United States.⁶

Herman David Bob married Sadie Slobodien, daughter of Joseph Slobodien and Fannie Ziegelnietski, on 3 June 1906 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹

Herman David Bob appeared on the census of 1910 at 439 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁷ He was listed as a manufacturer, shirts, in the 1910 census.⁷

Herman David Bob and Sadie Slobodien appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York at 1703 Avenue K, enumerated 19 February 1920. The home was listed as owned (unknown if it was mortgaged). The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. Their children Madeline E Bob and Irving Jay Bobb were listed as living with them, along with Elizabeth Keane, a private nurse, and Katherine Syrak, a servant, both listed as single. All of the adult members of the household were listed as being able to read and write. Both children were listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.² Herman David Bob was listed as a manufacturer (and an employer), shirts, in the 1920 census.²

Herman David Bob appeared on the census of 1930 at 1703 Avenue K, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁶

Herman David Bob and Sadie Slobodien appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of the Borough of Brooklyn (New York City), Kings County, New York at the Granada Hotel, enumerated 2 April 1940. The home was listed as rented, but no monthly rental amount is given. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. A notation on the sheet is apparently intended to indicate all household members were listed having lived in the same place on 1 Apr 1935 (as, indeed, was everyone on that sheet of the census schedule, which invites a bit of skepticism). Herman David Bob and Sadie Slobodien were listed as ages 57 and 53, respectively, both not attending school in March 1940. Herman is listed as having completed 1 year of formal schooling, born in Poland, and being a naturalized citizen. Sadie is listed as having completed 4 years of high school, born in Russia, and being a naturalized citizen. Herman was listed as working 48 hours the week of 24-30. His occupation was listed as an executive in the shirt manufacturing industry as a private industry worker. He is listed as having been employed for 52 weeks in 1939 and had salary in excess of $5000. He is listed as having other (non-wage) income in excess of $50. Sadie was listed as doing housework and not working for wages or seeking such work. No occupation or 1939 wage income is listed for her, but she is listed as having non-wage income in excess of $50.

The census schedule does not seem to give the street address of the Granada Hotel. However, a brief Internet search indicated it was at 268 Ashland Place at or near the intersection of Ashland and Lafayette Avenue (and across the street from the Brooklyn Academy of Music). A few web sites containing information about the hotel were located in early August 2012, including: (http://easybeinggreene.wordpress.com/2007/10/22/past-uncovered-the-hotel-granada : accessed 4 August 2012 by Carl Fields). The 15- or 16-storey-tall hotel apparently had both apartments for long-term rentals and transient rooms and suites (baseball teams visiting Brooklyn to play the Dodgers are said to have sometimes stayed there in the 1930s and 1940s). It is unclear if the Bob family household had a longer-term apartment, or if they were there for only a short stay at the time of the census. The building was completed around 1927 and demolished in 1994.⁸

Herman David Bob died on 9 September 1941 at his home at 41 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York, at age 58. An obituary indicated he died after a long illness. His death certificate indicated he was treated by his personal physician (who signed the death certificate) from 1 Jan 1941 until the date of his death (the exact cause of most deaths in New York at that this time was apparently recorded only in a confidential medical report that is not included with copies of the death certificate).^4,3,9,5 He was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York. His obituary indicated he was president of the H. D. Bob Company, shirt manufacturers. The address of the company was listed as 261 5th Avenue, Manhattan. He was said to be a former trustee of the Federation of Jewish Charities and a former vice presiednt of the Brooklyn Branch of the federation; a former trustee of the Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn; and a former trustee of the Union Temple of Brooklyn.^4,9

Notes and Observations: He is listed as a shirt manufacturer in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses. Family folklore is that he owned the Arrow Shirt Company, but his ownership of that particular company (or a period of time when his business may have been producing shirts under that particular brand name) may have been only during a portion of the 1910-1930 time period.

Herman David Bob's Social Security Number was 061-07-9732.³

Madeline E Bob was born on 30 May 1908 at Brooklyn, New York.^5,2

Madeline E Bob appeared on the census of 1910 at 439 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁶

Madeline E Bob appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York in the household of her parents, Herman David Bob and Sadie Slobodien, at 1703 Avenue K.¹

Madeline E Bob appeared on the census of 1930 at 1703 Avenue K, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁷ She was listed as having an occupation of social service in the 1930 census.⁷

Madeline E Bob married Irwin Nathaniel Silverman, son of Archibald Silverman, on 24 March 1931 at Brooklyn, New York.^5,4,3

Madeline E Bob lived on 9 September 1941 at Providence, Rhode Island.⁴

Her primary occupation (outside the home) was geriatric social worker.⁵

Madeline E Bob died on 20 December 2000 at age 92.³ She was buried at Sons of David and Israel Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Inscription (partial): Here Lies Menuchah bat Chaim David d. 23 Kislev 5761.³

Irving Jay Bobb was born on 8 October 1912 at Brooklyn, New York.¹

Irving Jay Bobb appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York in the household of his parents, Herman David Bob and Sadie Slobodien, at 1703 Avenue K.²

Irving Jay Bobb appeared on the census of 1930 at 1703 Avenue K, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁴

Irving Jay Bobb married Mary Ann Block.

Irving Jay Bobb died on 2 May 1958 at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, at age 45.^1,5 He was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York.⁵

Leo Jacobson was born circa 1890 at Russia.¹

Leo Jacobson married Etta Isenberg, daughter of Lazarus Isenberg and Millie Borovsky, circa 1916.²

Leo Jacobson appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.³ He was Merchant, Clothing Store in 1930.¹

Leo Jacobson appeared on the census of 1930 at 124 Kearney Ave., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹ He lived in 1930 at 124 Kearney Ave., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹

Leo Jacobson and Etta Isenberg appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 124 Kearney Avenue, enumerated 18 April 1940, The home was listed as rented for $40 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their children Ruth Jacobson and Jerome Jacobson were listed as living with them, All household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. Leo Jacobson and Etta Isenberg were] listed as ages 52 and 51, respectively, both married, born in New Jesey, naturalized citizens, and not attending school in March 1940. Leo Jacobson was listed as having completed 4 years of schooling and Etta Isenberg was listed as having completed 8 years of schooling. No employment or income information is listed for Leo Jacobson. Etta Isenberg was listed as employed and having worked 48 hours the week of 24-30 March (but she was also listed as not at work that week, which may be an error on the census form). Her occupation was listed as salesperson in a retail dress shop as a paid worker. During 1939 she worked 52 weeks, had wage income of $780, and had no other (non-wage) income in excess of $50.⁴

Howard David Slobodien was born on 25 July 1923 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹

Howard David Slobodien appeared on the census of 1930 at 126 Market Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²

Howard David Slobodien appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Albert Leon Slobodien and Anna Sontag, at 93 Lewis Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 16, single, attended school during March 1940, had completed one year of college, born in New Jersey, and lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. He was a student, not employed, and not seeking work the week of March 24-30 1940. No occupation was listed, nor was any information about income.³

Howard David Slobodien was a 1943 graduate of Rutgers University, New Brinswick, New Jersey. He has been on the school's tennis team in 1941 (winning a singles match against a player from Bucknell on 19 April 1941). He was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa national honorary scholastic society in January 1943.^1,4,5

Howard David Slobodien lived in 1949 at 158 Lewis St, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁶ He was a student in 1949.⁶

Howard David Slobodien married Sally D. Yerkes on 9 May 1950.¹

In January 1983, as president of the New Jersey Medical Society, he was involved in a disagreement with the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners over physicians being represented by attorneys at the board's hearings.⁷

Howard David Slobodien lived in 2006 at 434 Linden Avenue, Metuchen, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁸

Howard David Slobodien died on 8 September 2007 at New Jersey at age 84.⁹

His primary occupation was surgeon.¹ He was a past president of the New Jersey Medical Society.¹

Robert Eric Slobodien was also known as Robert Slobodien.^2,3,4 He was born on 11 February 1962.^1,4 He was a graduate of (an unknown value.)¹

Robert Eric Slobodien died on 6 February 1986 at New York, New York, at age 23.^1,4 He lived at Metuchen, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at the time of his death.⁴

Robert Eric Slobodien's Social Security Number was 150-56-7975, issued in New Jersey in 1972.⁴

Hyman Gumenik married Clara (--?--). Hyman Gumenik was born circa 1899 at Russia.¹

Hyman Gumenik appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Borough of Brooklyn (New York City), at Kings County, New York in the household of his mother, Anna Prisonekoff, at 918 56th Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 41, married, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed four years of high school, born in Russia, was a naturalized citizen, and no indication is given as to where he lived on 1 Apr 1935. He was employed, worked 40 hours the week of March 24-30 1940, had zero weeks of unemployment immediately prior to 1 Apr 1940; occupation was listed as a secretary working in the wholesale machinery industry as a paid worker. In 1939 he worked 52 weeks and earned $1500. No indication as to whether he had 1939 income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.²

Lucy B Sills was born on 14 March 1814 at Halifax, North Carolina.⁴

Lucy B Sills lived between 1831 and 1835 at Newyork?, Montgomery County, Tennessee, (this was likely the nearest post office).¹

Lucy B Sills married John Jarman, son of Josiah Jarman, on 1 September 1831 at Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹

Lucy B Sills lived between 1835 and 1857 at Livingston County, Kentucky, (probably in or near Salem -- although the 1840 census has the family listed in Smithfield, which is essentially across the county from Salem). Surviving Livingston County tax records list polls (and usually taxable property) for her husband John Jarman for the years 1835-1838, 1840-1844, 1846, and 1848-1857 (a poll seems to be a unit for counting a free, white, adult male -- an eligible voter and/or a potential militia member, perhaps). Tax records for several of these years also list children (of various age ranges) in the household for several of these years (names of minor children are not listed in the tax records). Although Lucy is not explicitly listed in these tax records, it is almost certain she was also present in the household during this time.

Thomas B. Sills, who may have been a brother of Lucy Sills, the wife of John Jarman, also paid taxes on land on the Sandy Creek watercourse in Livingston County, Kentucky, for several years (between 1839 and approximately 1846 – he also appeared on tax rolls in some earlier years, when he did not own land). William C. Fields, whose wife was probably John Jarman’s sister, appears on the tax rolls of Livingston County, Kentucky, for the years 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, and 1845, although he was never taxed for any land holdings. The names of other taxpayers in this county with the surnames Jarman, Fields, and Sills are listed in the “full” endnote cited for this paragraph. That endnote citation contains a lengthy description of the content and format of these tax records.¹

Lucy B Sills probably appeared among the number of individuals in various age-gender groups on the census of 1840 at Smithland Township, Livingston County, Kentucky, numbered among those in her husband's household.⁵

Lucy B Sills and John Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky, enumerated 28 August 1850. The real estate associated with the household was listed as having a value of $100. The official date of that census was 01 June 1850. Their children Joshuea Jarman, Henry Jarman, Josiah T. Jarman, John H Jarman, William B Jarman, Catherine Jarman, Benjamin F Jarman and Samuel Jarman were listed as living with them. The children's ages were: 16, 15, 13, 11, 10, 5, 3, and 1, respectively. Both John Jarman and Lucy B Sills were listed as persons over 20 unable to read or write. No children were listed as having attended school within a year of the census date.³

Lucy B Sills lived between 1857 and 1859 at Lanes Ferry?, Mariel County, Missouri.¹

Lucy B Sills lived between 1859 and 1870 at Priors Mill, Osage County, Missouri.¹

Lucy B Sills and John Jarman appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri at Lynn (Post Office), enumerated 12 July 1860. The official date of that census was 01 June 1860. Their children Catherine Jarman, Samuel Jarman, Priscilla Jarman and Joanna Jarman were listed as living with them. The household appears to have been listed as owning personal property worth $400 (the handwritten value is somewhat uncertain). No value is listed for real estate. The census information indicates no children attended school within the last year and that all both adult members of the household could read and write.⁶

Lucy B Sills appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri at Linwood (Post Office), enumerated 21 June 1870, values of zero were listed for real estate and personal effects associated with the household. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. Her children Joanna Jarman and Perlina W Jarman were listed as living with her. Joanna was listed as being unable to read and write. Perlina (listed as Pauline) was listed as not attending school.²

Lucy B Sills lived between 1870 and 1871 in Astoria?, Wright County, Missouri.¹

Lucy B Sills lived between 1871 and 1877 in Texas County, Missouri.¹

Lucy B Sills lived between 1877 and 1886 at Pleasant Ridge, Texas County, Missouri.¹

Lucy B Sills appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Upton, Texas County, Missouri in the household of W B Thompson and Joanna Jarman.⁷

Lucy B Sills is believed to have died in December 1888 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 74.⁴

Joshuea Jarman was born circa 1834 in Livingston County, Tennessee.^1,3

Joshuea Jarman probably appeared on the census of 1840 at Smithland Township, Livingston County, Kentucky, that is, he is among the enumerated members of his father's household, listed by age-gender groups.⁴

Joshuea Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.¹

Surviving tax records for Livingston County, Kentucky, for the year 1855 indicate Joshuea Jarman was taxed for one poll (he was a free white male over age 21). No taxable property was listed for him.⁵

Surviving tax records for Livingston County, Kentucky, for the year 1856 indicate Joshuea Jarman was taxed for one poll (he was a free white male over age 21). He owned two cows valued (or assessed) at $10 (this was the value in excess of the $50 threshold for tax exemption.)⁵

Joshuea Jarman married Serena Grangier.³

Henry Jarman was born circa 1835 in Kentucky.¹

Henry Jarman probably appeared on the census of 1840 at Smithland Township, Livingston County, Kentucky, enumerated among the members of his father's household.³

Henry Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.¹

Josiah Thomas Jarman also appeared in several documents under the name Joseph J Jorman.^3,4 He was born on 12 January 1836 in Livingston County, Kentucky.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman probably appeared on the census of 1840 at Smithland Township, Livingston County, Kentucky, enumerated among the members of his father's household.⁵

Josiah T. Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.⁶

Josiah Thomas Jarman married Louisa Ann Tindall in September 1860 in Osage County, Missouri.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman began military service circa 1861 in Captain Harris' Company (Company A) Osage County Regiment, Missouri Home Guard.^3,4 He was listed as a farmer at the time he began military service.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman continued military service starting on 10 August 1862 in Company A, 28th Regiment, Missouri Enrolled Militia.^4,7

Josiah Thomas Jarman applied for a pension based on his Civil War military service on 16 December 1892 while living in Missouri.⁸

Josiah Thomas Jarman lived between 1894 and 1895 at Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri.⁴ He lived in 1896 at Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman was granted a military pension, retroactive to December 1892, on 30 September 1896.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman appeared on the census of 1900 at Buffalo, Benton Township, Dallas County, Missouri.⁹

Josiah Thomas Jarman lived between 1903 and 1904 at Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri.⁴ He lived in 1906 at Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman married Mary Jane McCoy on 18 October 1908 at Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman lived between 1911 and 1912 at Tilden, Dallas County, Missouri.⁴

In 1912 Josiah Thomas Jarman submitted a document to the pension office listing previous residences at Dresden Post Office Pettis County; Sweet Springs, Saline County; Buffalo, Dallas County; Bolivar, Polk County; and Buffalo and Tilden, Dallas County, all of these locations in the state of Missouri.⁴

Josiah Thomas Jarman died on 26 April 1916 at Jasper Township, Dallas County, Missouri, at age 80.⁴ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri. His grave marker gives an apparently incorrect death date of 11 Nov 1916.^10,1

At age 70, Josiah Thomas Jarman was described as being of height 5' 9" and weight: 130 pounds 0 ounces, with blue eyes and gray hair. When he entered military service in 1861, he was said to have blue eyes and auburn hair.⁴

John H Jarman was born circa 1839 in Kentucky.¹

John H Jarman probably appeared on the census of 1840 at Smithland Township, Livingston County, Kentucky, enumerated among the members of his father's household.³

John H Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.¹

John H Jarman appears to have served between 22 June 1861 and 5 October 1861 in the Osage County Home Guards, Company A.⁴

William B Jarman was born circa 1839 in Kentucky.³

William B Jarman probably appeared on the census of 1840 at Smithland Township, Livingston County, Kentucky, enumerated among the members of his father's household.⁴

William B Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.³

Catherine Jarman was born circa 1845 in Kentucky.¹

Catherine Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of her parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.¹

Catherine Jarman appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of her parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills, at Lynn (Post Office).²

Benjamin F Jarman was born circa 1847 in Kentucky.¹

Benjamin F Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.¹

Samuel Jarman was born on 12 March 1849 in Kentucky.²

Samuel Jarman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Livingston County, Kentucky in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills.³

Samuel Jarman appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of his parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills, at Lynn (Post Office).⁴

Samuel Jarman lived in 1881 at Brownsville?, Missouri.²

Priscilla Jarman was born on 19 February 1853 in Kentucky.¹ Her death certificate indicates she was born on 17 February 1852.⁴

Priscilla Jarman appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of her parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills, at Lynn (Post Office).³

Priscilla Jarman married Joseph Tuttle. They were later divorced.^2,4

Priscilla Jarman and Joseph Tuttle appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Upton, Texas County, Missouri, enumerated 23 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1880. Their children Wm J Tuttle, Rosetta Tuttle, Peter P Tuttle and Sarah C Tuttle were listed as living with them, as was William Goedde, who was listed as an orphan. Sarah and William were listed as attending school. Priscilla was listed as unable to read and write.² She was listed as keeping house in the 1880 census.²

Priscilla Jarman lived in 1881 at Pleasant Ridge, Texas County, Missouri.¹

Priscilla Jarman died on 10 March 1922 at Upton Township, Texas County, Missouri, at age 69.⁴ She was buried in the Tuttle Graveyard, probably in Texas County, Missouri. Cause of death was chronic intestinal nephritis. Her death certificate indicates her usual occupation was housewife.⁴

Joanna Jarman was born on 15 June 1856 in Kentucky.^1,2

Joanna Jarman appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of her parents, John Jarman and Lucy B Sills, at Lynn (Post Office).⁵

Joanna Jarman appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of her mother, Lucy B Sills, at Linwood (Post Office.)⁴

Joanna Jarman married W B Thompson circa 1875.^6,3

Joanna Jarman and W B Thompson appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Upton, Texas County, Missouri, enumerated 25 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1880. Their children Robert B Thompson and John E Thompson were listed as living with them, as were Joanna's mother, Lucy B Sills, Jarman, and Joanna's sister, Perlina Jarman. No family members were listed as attending school. Joanna and Lucy were listed as being unable to read and write and Perlina was listed as being unable to write.³ Joanna Jarman was listed as keeping house in the 1880 census.³

Joanna Jarman lived in 1881 at Dykes, Missouri.¹

Joanna Jarman died on 9 April 1915 at Upton, Texas County, Missouri, at age 58.² She was buried on 11 April 1915 at Hickory Ridge Cemetery.² Her occupation was listed as housewife at the time her death.²

Perlina W Jarman was born on 18 February 1861 in Missouri (one source document gives her birth date as 6 Feb 1861.)¹

Perlina W Jarman appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of her mother, Lucy B Sills, at Linwood (Post Office.)³

Perlina Jarman appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Upton, Texas County, Missouri in the household of W B Thompson and Joanna Jarman.⁴

Perlina W Jarman married Robert L Coffman circa 1888.⁵

Perlina W Jarman appeared on the census of 1910 at Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri.⁵

Perlina W Jarman lived in 1917 at Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri.⁶

John Hubbard Stephens was born circa 1808 in Virginia.³

John Hubbard Stephens married Mary (--?--) circa 1829.

John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--) appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri, enumerated 29 October 1850. The real estate associated with the household was listed as having a value of $300. The official date of that census was 01 June 1850. Their children Charles A Stephens, Mary Stephens, Thomas Allen Stephens, John Stephens and William Stephens were listed as living with them.³ John Hubbard Stephens was listed as a farmer in the 1850 census.³

John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--) appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri at Medora (Post Office), enumerated 11 August 1860. The official date of that census was 01 June 1860. Their children John Stephens and William Stephens were listed as living with them, along with Sarah Schrader, whose role in the household (and/or relationship to others in the household) is unclear (no occupation is listed for her). In addition, Charles A Stephens, believed to be a son, is listed as a member of the household, but was apparently residing in a separate dwelling. The household was listed as having real estate worth $2000 and personal property worth $1500. No members of the household were listed as attending school within the last year. The census information suggests all members of the household could read and write (as could every adult listed on this census form sheet, so the enumerator may not have been diligent in asking that question).⁴ John Hubbard Stephens was listed as a farmer in the 1860 census.⁴

Mary (--?--) was born circa 1810 in Virginia.¹

Mary (--?--) married John Hubbard Stephens circa 1829.

Mary (--?--) and John Hubbard Stephens appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri, enumerated 29 October 1850. The real estate associated with the household was listed as having a value of $300. The official date of that census was 01 June 1850. Their children Charles A Stephens, Mary Stephens, Thomas Allen Stephens, John Stephens and William Stephens were listed as living with them.¹

Mary (--?--) and John Hubbard Stephens appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri at Medora (Post Office), enumerated 11 August 1860. The official date of that census was 01 June 1860. Their children John Stephens and William Stephens were listed as living with them, along with Sarah Schrader, whose role in the household (and/or relationship to others in the household) is unclear (no occupation is listed for her). In addition, Charles A Stephens, believed to be a son, is listed as a member of the household, but was apparently residing in a separate dwelling. The household was listed as having real estate worth $2000 and personal property worth $1500. No members of the household were listed as attending school within the last year. The census information suggests all members of the household could read and write (as could every adult listed on this census form sheet, so the enumerator may not have been diligent in asking that question).²



An alternative source gives the maiden name of Susan Williams (married surname Stephans) as the mother if Thomas Allen Stephens.³

Charles A Stephens was born circa 1830 at Tennessee.¹

Charles A Stephens appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Benton Township, of Osage County, Missouri in the household of his parents, John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--).¹

Charles A Stephens appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--), at Medora (Post Office.)² Charles A Stephens was listed as farmer in the 1860 census in 1860.²

Mary Stephens was born circa 1832 at Tennessee.¹

Mary Stephens appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Benton Township, of Osage County, Missouri in the household of her parents, John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--).¹

John Stephens was also known as John Stephans.² He was born circa 1838 at Tennessee.¹ He was born circa 1839 at Tennessee.²

John Stephens appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Benton Township, of Osage County, Missouri in the household of his parents, John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--).¹

John Stephens appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of his parents, John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--), at Medora (Post Office.)²

William Stephens was born circa 1840 at Tennessee.¹

William Stephens appeared on the census of 1850 at Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri.¹

William Stephens appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Benton Township, of Osage County, Missouri in the household of his parents, John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--).¹

William Stephens appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri in the household of his parents, John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--), at Medora (Post Office.)²

Mary Smith was born in April 1838 in Alabama (the 1870 census indicates she was born in Tennessee).^4,5

Mary Smith married William C Reid on 12 May 1864 in Phelps County, Missouri.¹

Mary Smith lived in 1865 at St. James, Phelps County, Missouri.¹

Mary Smith lived in 1867 at Knob View, Phelps County, Missouri.⁶

Mary Smith married Thomas Allen Stephens, son of John Hubbard Stephens and Mary (--?--), on 14 March 1869 in Douglas County, Missouri.^7,2

Mary Smith and Thomas Allen Stephens appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wood Richland Township, Texas County, Missouri at Houston (Post Office), enumerated July 1870. The real estate associated with the household was listed as having a value of $250 and personal effects were listed as having a value of $335. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. Their children James Thomas Stephens and John William Stephens were listed as living with them, as were Mary's daughter, Mary Margarett William Reid, and Thomas Allen's daughter, Arah Stephens.² Mary Smith was listed as a housekeeper in the 1870 census.²

Thomas Allen Stephens (listed as T A Stephens) and Mary Smith (listed as Mary Stephens) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Taylor Township, Greene County, Missouri, enumerated 14 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. Thomas’s age was listed as 45. Mary’s age was listed as 42. They were both listed as having been born in Tennessee, with both of his parents listed as born in Virginia and both of hers born in . Tennessee. Their occupations were listed as Farmer and Keeping House, respectively. Their children John William Stephens, James Thomas Stephens, Carrol Stephens, Newton Cass Stephens and Lewis Siemon Stephens were listed as living with them. Her daughterMary M. Stephens (listed here as Mary M Stephens) was also listed as living in the household. No one was listed as having been married within a year prior to the date official census date. None of the children were listed as attending school within the year prior to the official census date. The two adults were listed as able to read and write, as was the younger Mary. None of the sons was listed as able to read and write (although these tick-marks were crossed out on the form for all but the two older – twin – boys; the question was apparently intended to be asked for children under the age of ten). No one was listed as attending school during the year prior to the census date.

One member of the household, Thomas Stephens (this probably referred to him having lost the sight in one eye due to an accident – which was apparently unrelated to his military service). The household had no male citizens over the age of 21 whose right to vote was denied or abridged due to reason other than rebellion.

The handwritten census schedule for this household lists the state of birth of each person in the household. The boys (all born after the marriage of Thomas and Mary) are all listed with both parents born in Tennessee. However, the oldest child (R:withMother) is has her father listed as born in Missouri. This marks her as having a different father, so she is the daughter of the deceased first husband of Mary Smith, who died while in military service in the US Civil War. In her father’s Civil War pension file records, her name is given as Mary William Reid. The placement of her name following her younger brothers (sons of both Thomas and Mary) also suggests that she is not a biological child of the head of the household Thomas Allen Stephens. The placement of her name following her younger brothers (sons of both Thomas and Mary) also suggests that she is not a biological child of the head of the household Thomas Allen Stephens.

The absence of Arah Stephens in (who, if alive, would be around age 17) in the household at the time of the 1880 census suggests she died between 1870 and 1880. There is some chance that she left the household (perhaps to get married) while very young. No record has been found of either a death or a marriage for her in the 1870-1880 time period.⁸

Mary Smith and Thomas Allen Stephens appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mountain Grove Township, Wright County, Missouri, enumerated 13 June 1900. The residence was listed as a farm and was owned with a mortgage. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. This census is unique in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. Their children John William Stephens, Newton Cass Stephens and Samuel H Stephens were listed as living with them. Everyone in the household was listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. No one was listed as attending school (the youngest member of the household was 22). Mary Smith was listed as the mother of eight children, with seven of them living as of the date of the census.^3,9

Mary Smith and Thomas Allen Stephens appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mountain Grove Township, Wright County, Missouri at East Eighth Street, enumerated 15 April 1910, The home was listed as owned, mortgaged, and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 15 April 1910. Their son John William Stephens was listed as living with them. Thomas A Stephens and Mary Smith were listed as ages 75 and 72, respectively, born in Tennessee and Alabama, respectively, both married (for at least the second time) for 40 years, both could read and write, and neither attended school. Thomas's occupation was listed as "own income" (possibly referring to his Civil War pension, but he might have had other income too). He was listed as a veteran of the Union Army. Mary's occupation was listed as "none." She was listed as having had 7 children, of whom 6 were still living. The population schedule indicates a farm schedule was not filed for this household.⁵

Mary Smith (listed as Mary Stephens) and her son, John William Stephens, (listed as John Stephens) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mountain Grove City (4th Class City), Mountain Grove Township, Wright County, Missouri, enumerated 15 January 1920. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. The home was listed as owned with no mortgage (and apparently not on a farm). Mary Smith was listed as age 81, born in Alabama, and a widow. John William Stephens no age was listed for John William Stephens, who was listed as born in Missouri and single. John William Stephens’s occupation was listed as Real Estate and he was listed as a worker (not self-employed). Mary Smith was listed as having no occupation. Her son, John William Stephens, was listed as living with her Both members of the household were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English, and did not attend school after September 1, 1919. John was age 49 (one day short of age 50) on the official census date. However, he had turned 50 by the date the census enumerator had visited the household, 15 January 1920. It could be that confusion over this was why his age was left blank in the handwritten census schedule. The census schedule referred to Mountain Grove City as “4^th Class,” which was apparently a type of community under Missouri statutes.¹⁰

Mary Smith died on 21 December 1920 in Missouri at age 82.¹¹

William C Reid was born in 1844.²

William C Reid married Mary Smith, daughter of Margarett (--?--), on 12 May 1864 in Phelps County, Missouri.¹

William C Reid began military service on 11 March 1865 in the 13th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry Volunteers.³

William C Reid died on 22 April 1865 at Rolla, Missouri. Cause of death was described as retrocession of measles.^4,2

Mary Margarett William Reid was born on 3 April 1865 at Vanzant, Douglas County, Missouri.^4,3

Mary Margarett William Reid appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wood Richland Township, Texas County, Missouri in the household of Thomas Allen Stephens and Mary Smith, at Houston (Post Office).²

Mary Margarett William Reid married James Madison Pursley.³

Mary Margarett William Reid died on 14 June 1957 at Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, at age 92.³ She was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, (Plot: NE Oirg. 414-7).³

John William Stephens was born on 2 January 1870 in Missouri.³

John William Stephens appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wood Richland Township, Texas County, Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Allen Stephens and Mary Smith, at Houston (Post Office).⁴

John William Stephens (listed as John Stephens) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Taylor Township, of Greene County, Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Allen Stephens and Mary Smith. He was listed as age 10, born in Missouri. No occupation was listed for him. He did not attend school within a year prior to the official census date. He was listed as unable to read and write. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for him.⁶

John William Stephens appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mountain Grove Township, Wright County, Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Allen Stephens and Mary Smith.^5,7 John William Stephens was listed as a school teacher in the 1900 census.⁵

John William Stephens appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mountain Grove Township, at Wright County, Missouri in the household of his parents, Thomas Allen Stephens and Mary Smith, at East Eighth Street. He was listed as age 39, single, employed as a public school teacher, and had had no periods of unemployment during the previous year.⁸

Mary Smith (listed as Mary Stephens) and her son, John William Stephens, (listed as John Stephens) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mountain Grove City (4th Class City), Mountain Grove Township, Wright County, Missouri, enumerated 15 January 1920. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. The home was listed as owned with no mortgage (and apparently not on a farm). Mary Smith was listed as age 81, born in Alabama, and a widow. John William Stephens no age was listed for John William Stephens, who was listed as born in Missouri and single. John William Stephens’s occupation was listed as Real Estate and he was listed as a worker (not self-employed). Mary Smith was listed as having no occupation. Her son, Mary Smith, was listed as living with her Both members of the household were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English, and did not attend school after September 1, 1919. John was age 49 (one day short of age 50) on the official census date. However, he had turned 50 by the date the census enumerator had visited the household, 15 January 1920. It could be that confusion over this was why his age was left blank in the handwritten census schedule. The census schedule referred to Mountain Grove City as “4^th Class,” which was apparently a type of community under Missouri statutes.⁹

John William Stephens died on 11 April 1948 at age 78.¹