Relevant Kansas Maps for William Kendall Family

Douglas County, Kansas

Morris County, Kansas

Kansas County Map

William Kendall Through Time - Source Records

The following are the currently known source records for William Kendall's family:

US Census 1850 - Morgan County, Kentucky

US Census 1860 - Willow Springs, Douglas County, Kansas

Kansas Census 1865 - Clarks Creek Township, Morris County

US Census 1870 - Clark's Creek Township, Morris County, Kansas

US Census 1880 - Clark's Creek Township, Morris County, Kansas

Phebe Kendall in 1860

William and Elizabeth Kendall are listed in the 1860 US Census in Willow Springs, Douglas County, Kansas.  Their children from the 1850 US Census in Kentucky are also listed as having been born in Kentucky and have the right names and ages.  The youngest known child is not listed as he will be born in 1861.  Phebe is a candidate for Francis Kendall who married John D. Herring and gave birth to William Francis Marion Herring in 1864.  Note the Kendall family and the Herring family are both located in Douglas County, Kansas during this time.  The Kendall family is in Willow Creek township and the Herring family is in the adjacent Clinton township.

It is interesting to note that this family moved from Kentucky to Kansas and appears to have moved back for the duration of the Civil War, moving back to Kansas afterwards.

The Steele Creek Historical and Genealogical Society Of the Old Steele Creek Township Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Families of Steele Creek: Carothers

The Steele Creek Historical and Genealogical Society
Of the Old Steele Creek Township
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Families of Steele Creek: Carothers

Eli Washington Caruthers (26 Dec. 1793 - 14 Nov. 1865)

Here is a link to Eli Washington Caruthers (26 Dec. 1793 – 14 Nov. 1865)
Eli was born in Rowan County, near Salisbury and was the second of seven children. His parents were James and Elizabeth Lawrence Caruthers. I don't think I am a descendant, as Eli appears to have not married, nor had children. However his parent's family was not too far from Mecklenburg county and he was born about 8 years after William. Their families could be closely related, maybe even first cousins. The search goes on.

My Carothers Line

Time to work on the Carothers line again.  I am at a brick wall with William Carothers, born in 1785 in North Carolina.  My wonderful sister is pursuing using DNA in her genealogy research.  I am quite interested in this subject, but knew nothing about it.

So I went to the Orange County Family History Expo last year and the keynote speaker was Colleen Fitzpatrick, PhD on the subject "The Forensic Genealogy Revolution"!

The following is the Doctor's bio from the expo flyer:

"Colleen Fitzpatrick; PhD, the founder of Identifinders International, is widely recognized as the founder of modern Forensic Genealogy. Most notably, she is credited with solving the first cold case using Forensic Genealogy – the 1992-1993 Phoenix Canal murders. Dr. Fitzpatrick is also Co-Executive Director of the DNA Doe Project (DDP), a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to use genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Does and return them to their families. She is the author of three books, and has lectured widely in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. She has appeared in hundreds of domestic and international newspapers and magazines, and on international radio and television programs.”"

Colleen could have spoken for hours and hours.  Her speech was very interesting and informative!

I had already taking a autosomal DNA test and was busy learning how it might help me with looking for my Carothers connections.  And when the end of the year DNA sales started, I took a Y-DNA test.  The company has a Carruthers project which I joined and there are numerous matches.  I am working on contacting matching individuals.  I also joined an associated society, the Clan Carruthers Society International (CCSI).  They provide genealogical research assistance for the Carruthers (Carothers) lines.

Of course, this research will mostly involve tracking down source records to prove my family line.

2020 is looking good to break down my William Carothers brick wall.  Wish me luck!

William Francis Marion Herring

In my last post from almost two years ago, I wrote about my Francis Marion Herring brick wall.  When I display my fan chart out to 7 generations there are no empty spots, except after Francis.  It is rather annoying!

Well, tonight, I think I have broken through this brick wall!

I believe I have found Francis, or rather William as I shall refer to him from now on, along with his father, an uncle and his family, and his Herring grandparents all living on the same farm in Clinton, Kansas in 1865.  A year after he was born and his mother Frances Kendall passed away.

This is first source I have acquired about William's father, likely his grandparents, Uncle and his family.  Know that I have a solid source, progress should hopefully be rapid!

Francis Marion Herring - Another brick wall, hopefully not for long!

Francis Marion Herring was born in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States on January 1, 1864.  His last known documented location is found in the 1900 U.S. Census in Parker Township, Morris County, Kansas with his wife, Sallie Alice Herring, their 3 surviving children and a brother in law, John F. Byers.

Sallie Alice is found in the 1910 U.S. Census listed as a widow in Clinton Ward 1, Henry, Missouri, United States.

An initial search of various online databases lists nothing further about Francis between 1900 and 1910.  I am interested in finding out when and where he died and where his remains were buried.  And I would like to find out about his parents and other family members.

The following is a map of Morris County in the state of Kansas:



The following is a map of the townships in Morris County:

Ella L. Walker Obituary

I have been trying to learn more about the wife of Gordon Kenneth Herring.  His wife's name is listed as Ella and she appears to have passed away a couple of years after Gordon.  It also appears she had remarried after Gordon passed away.  The following obituary lists Ella L. Walker as having a son named Robert Herring of Arvada, CO.  Her husband is Roy Walker.  Her mother is Mamie Stone of Pampa, Texas.  It gives her a birthdate of January 8, 1917 in Oklahoma.  It does not list the cause of her death.

My thanks to the Pikes Peak Library District for sending the obituary free of charge.  It was sent as a PDF file via email.  I recommend the Pikes Peak Newsfinder power search if you are searching in the Colorado Springs area for genealogical records.  They have records back to 1872.



Gordon Herring, his wife Evelyn, living in Tucson, AZ in 1948 with his parents.

I have had some luck in the past finding ancestors and other family members being researched in phone directories.  In this case Gordon Kenneth Herring is found in the Tucson, Arizona City Directory of 1948.  Also found is his wife, Evelyn I.  Gordon is listed as involved in trucking.  Gordon and Evelyn are listed as living at 3115 E. Greenlee Rd.  Looking down a couple entries there is listed one M. M. Herring and his wife Bessie M. Herring at the same address.  This is Gordon's parents Melvin Marion Herring and Bessie Margaret Dinklage.

My Aunt Lana Tomeo

Today I attended the graveside service for my Aunt Lana, who passed away recently at the age of 66.  Her passing was sudden and unexpected.  She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.  She is buried next to her father, Gerald Carothers, at Rose Hills Cemetery.  No doubt she is greatly cheered by seeing her father and mother again.

 

Aunt Lana and her Mom, Mabel (2007)

Linda Carothers Obituary

Linda Jane Carothers was born on December 6, 1941 in Pocatello, ID, to Fred Wynn and Verda Wolverton. Her parents divorced and her mother married Guy Wilson in 1945. Linda graduated from Pocatello H.S. in 1960, and then completed secretarial training at business school. In 1961, she married Edwin Carothers in Pocatello, ID. They were married for 49 years and raised four children, during which time she upheld her duties as a Navy wife, enduring many deployments and holidays without her husband, but never losing her strength or love of her family. She lived in San Diego for over 40 years.

Linda, 70, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, June 27.

Linda loved her children and grandchildren very much, and valued her many friends. She was an avid bowler and loved crafts, such as toile painting and scrapbooking. She also enjoyed playing with her dogs and watching baseball, forever rooting for the Padres. Linda lived a life of service, not only to family but to many others, donating time and money to many causes. Often, she opened her home to foster babies and others in need of a place to stay.

She had a strong belief and love of Jesus Christ, her Savior.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Kathleen, and her brother Fred. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Kelly (Lance), Donald (Kori), Lori (William) and Guy; eleven grandchildren Bethany, Colina, Javier, Joshua, Jeremy, Carlin, Catlin, Claire, Jane, Tyler and Sam; her brothers Michael, Danny and Layne; her sisters Georgia, Tony and Christy; and her dog Maggie.

A memorial service will be held at Clairemont Mortuary on July 10 at 2:00 p.m. with interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery with her husband on July 12.

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on July 6, 2012

Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana

William Carothers and his wife, Mary, appear to have lived in Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana. See an earlier post, "1830 - Mary and Morris Carothers in Indiana".

So it is time to learn about Salt Creek Township!

Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana (Wikipedia)

"The Silent Sea" by Kelly Walrad

The Silent Sea


You listened to the rhythm of ocean waves

Lapping, splashing, crashing

Against your traveling ship

As its clangs, horns and whistles

Conduct the melody of busy male voices:



The music takes you faraway.



We learned to breathe,

To hope for sight of you,

To meet you on the dock

And take you home.



But where is your ship now?



We hear the rhythm of machines

Pumping your tired lungs with breath,

Beeping your heart’s fading notes;

Still and silent,

The concert ends:



You are faraway again.



We learn to breathe,

To hope for sight of you;

But this time

You will meet us on the dock

And take us home.


By Kelly Walrad


This poem was written by Kelly to express some of her thoughts and feelings at the passing of our father.

Edwin William Carothers - Obituary

CAROTHERS, EDWIN WILLIAM

Edwin William Carothers, 72, passed away surrounded by family at Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, after an extended illness. Edwin was born on December 9, 1937 in Prescott, AZ, to Gerald Carothers and Dixie Black. After graduating from Monticello H.S. (UT), he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for 24 years. As an Electrician's Mate, he traveled the world, from Antarctica to Vietnam, earning five medals and achieving the rank of Senior Chief. He then worked in the Civil Service for 20 years. In 1961, he married Linda Wynn in Pocatello, ID. They were married for 49 years and raised four children. Edwin had a strong love of learning and reading; he also loved his family, his dogs and the Cub Scouts, in which he volunteered as Cub Master for ten years. He believed in Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was preceded by his parents, his brother Wade and a sister Ruth. Surviving are his wife, Linda; his children Kelly, Donald, Lori and Guy; eleven grandchildren; and sisters Lana, Kathy, Lynda and Elaine. A memorial service will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on August 26th, at 11:00 a.m. Please, no flowers.

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on August 22, 2010

My Dad, Edwin William Carothers, has passed away

My Dad, Edwin William Carothers, passed away on June 30, 2010 at 10:30pm surrounded by his family. He was a good man and will be missed by us all.

Billie Myrtle Dulin (Carothers)

Ancestry.com has California voter registration records. From these I have located Billie M. Dulin and Ralph Dulin in Modesto, CA in the 1940-1944 voter registration records. They are listed as Democrats and at the address Route 4, Box 420L, Modesto. Billie is listed as a housewife and Ralph as a laborer.

Link to Ruby Lee Wilson obituary

A Ruby Lee Wilson obituary: Nevada Daily Mail, pg. 1, col. 2 (PDF)

More obituaries for Ruby Lee Wilson (Carothers)

I received another email from the State Historical Society of Missouri in reply to my request for the obituary of Ruby Lee Wilson (Carothers). It had 3 news articles regarding Ruby's death, one of which I received from the Society previously. One of the articles contains a great deal of information about Ruby's siblings and parents which I will post here later. The Society has come through once again!

Ruby Lee Wilson (Carothers) obituary

The State Historical Society of Missouri has replied to my request for the obituary of Ruby Lee Wilson (Carothers). I have uploaded a copy of the PDF file here. The
Society has come through again! Interesting obituary, it makes no mention of Ruby's husband, nor her family! Hmmmm.....