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Living was born. Parents: Maurice Guyton LESSLY and Goldie Lucella GARRETT.

Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1955. Children were: Living, Living.

Melville Guyton LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Aug 24, 1888 near Purcell, OK.³³² He died on Jun 16, 1965 in Davis, Murray Co., OK.³³² He worked in/as in farmer. [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with L, Date of Import: May 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.125913.112]

Individual: Lessly, Melville
Birth date: Aug 24, 1888
Death date: Jun 1965
Social Security #: 446-38-6114
Last residence: OK
State of issue: OK

Notes from Richard Ryan
Listed as Melville, not Malvel, in the papers of Winnie Mae Lessly Avey.
These papers were given to me by H.T. Avey on February 27, 1993.

Malvel made his living farming, first near Moore, OK, later near Davis, Oklahoma. Parents: Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON.

Spouse: Clara Gertrude HORN. Melville Guyton LESSLY and Clara Gertrude HORN were married on Dec 20, 1911 in Clay Center, Clay Co., NE. Children were: Maurice Guyton LESSLY, Zemily Audrey LESSLY, Donald Edward LESSLY.

Mettie Faye Ruth LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Jan 17, 1895 in Oklahoma.¹⁴⁶⁷ She died on Nov 6, 1980 in Oklahoma. Parents: Charles Augustus LESSLY and Rhoda Charlotte SYMCOX.

Spouse: Wylie BARTON. Wylie BARTON and Mettie Faye Ruth LESSLY were married on Jul 14, 1912 in Oklahoma. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Michael F. LESSLY²⁰³ was born on May 6, 1963 in Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on Aug 31, 1963 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Parents: Living and Living.

Living was born. Parents: Donald Edward LESSLY and Helen THOMPSON.

Moss LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Feb 16, 1906 in Missouri. He died on Dec 7, 1907 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. 23 Feb 1906--Born, on the 16th, to Gus Lessley and wife, a son.

From "the Higbee News" dated 6 Dec 1907--The youngest child of Gus Lessly and wife has whooping cough and pneumonia and is not expected to live.

From "the Higbee News" dated 13 Dec 1907--OBITUARY--On Saturday morning, Dec 7, 1907, the dark death angel
hovered over and plucked from their hearts and home the darling baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lessly, aged twenty-one months and twenty-one days. That dread disease among children, whooping cough, with penumonia added, was more than the little sufferer’s strength could stand, though the fight lasted through several days. Funeral services were held at the home by Revs. Robson and Houck, and interment was made in the city cemetery. (poem follows)
Parents: William Augustus LESSLY and Bessie PYLE.

Nettie A. LESSLY²⁰³ was born about 1878 in Texas. She died in Dallas. Nettie appears in the 1880 census for Hunt Co., TX as a member of her father's household. Her name is listed as "Nettie A." in the census. Her age is listed as 2 and her place of birth as Texas. Her father's birthplace is listed as Missouri and her mother's birthplace is listed as Texas. Parents: John M. LESSLY and Adaline C. MACPHERSON.

Spouse: Living.

Nora Ellen LESSLY^203,1481 was born on Jan 13, 1873 in Callaway County, MO.⁹²⁷ She died on Apr 23, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Nora appears in the 1880 census for Grayson Co., TX as a member of her father's household. Her name is listed as "Ellen". Her age is listed as 7 and her place of birth as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri.

Parents: John Harris LESSLY and Mary James DAVIS.

Spouse: Lacy Louis WELLS. Lacy Louis WELLS and Nora Ellen LESSLY were married on Dec 27, 1893 in Texas ?. Children were: Iva WELLS, Cecil Gray WELLS, Nellie Fay WELLS, Hazel WELLS, Susie WELLS, Mary WELLS, J.C. WELLS, Joe Lessly WELLS, Living, Carrie Bell WELLS, Louis Lacy WELLS, Frieda WELLS.

Oreon Palmer LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Aug 1, 1886 near Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.⁹¹⁰ He died on Jul 28, 1950 in Missouri. the following is taken from the notes of Stiles Lessly circa March 1, 1970

Oreon Lessly grew up on the farm and soon after they (the Lessly family) moved to Higbee, he was employed for a time as telegraph operator at the Katy depot, then he had a job in the Wabash railroad shops in Moberly. He was married to Cassie Blansett of Higbee. They had two daughters Livonia, who died as a small child, and Loreta who is married to Waldo Malone and living at Clifton Hill, MO. Oreon died about 15-20 years ago, and Cassie three years ago.

According to James Alan Lessly, after Oreon and Cassie were married they boarded at a house owned by the mother of Omar Bradley in Moberly, Missouri.

In the 1900 census for Randolph County, MO, Oreon appears as a member of his father's household. His date of birth is listed as August 1886, his age as 13, and his place of birth as Missouri. The birthplace of both parents is also listed as Missouri. According to the census he can both read and write and has attended school for 7 months in the last year.

Friday, 24 Oct 1919, Vol 33. No 27--Oren Lessly is again back in harness selling groceries, having taken charge of that department in Andrews & Burton's big store, succeeding E. L. Bradley. The firm couldn't have found a more competent or accommodating man for the place, and that Mr. Lessly will keep his department right up to the minute and add many new customers goes without saying. We are not advised as to what Mr. Bradley will do.

Friday, 11 Aug 1922, Vol 36, No 17--While out motoring a few evenings ago, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Lessly got a good scare at the top of Sunshine hill, their car turning over, caused by Mr. Lessly applying the brake when the car began to skid. No damage was done to car or occupants.

Friday, 20 Mar 1925, Vol 38 No. 47, pg.5, col. 1--O. P. Lessly sold his residence property
in the south part of town last week to Ed Dennis, and the latter sold his residence to D.
M. Sunderland. Mr. Lessly has purchased the J. T. Randolph residence on Railroad street
and will take possession in May. Parents: George Washington LESSLY and Augusta PALMER.

Spouse: Cassie Dinwiddie BLANSETT. Oreon Palmer LESSLY and Cassie Dinwiddie BLANSETT were married in Oct 1908 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. 30 Oct 1908--LESSLY-BLANSETT--Orin Lessly and Miss Cassie Blansett two of Higbee's popular young people, were married Sunday morning by Rev. Notley Magruder at his residence southwest of town. They will make their home in Moberly, where Orin has a good position. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes.
Children were: Livonia LESSLY, Living.

Orpha Helen LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Aug 9, 1912 in Missouri. She died on Mar 20, 1985. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Born, on the 9th, to G. E. Lessly and wife, a daughter.

Friday, 29 Feb 1924, Vol 37 No 45--Misses Delphia, Addie and Orphia Lessly visited
their brother, Roy, and family at Clark last week.

Listed in SS Death Index
SSN - 491-07-0934
Born - 9 Aug 1912
Died - Mar 1985
Residence - 67218, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS
Issued - MO before 1951

Thursday, 28 Apr 1927, Vol 40, No 51, Pg. 5 Col. 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Misses Addie and Orphia Lessly, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Lessly, who have been suffering from diphtheria for the past week, are much better, we are glad to state. It was feared Tuesday night of last week that Miss Addie could not live through the night, and but for the fact that Dr. C. F. Burkhalter remained at her bedside all night
and fought for her life by keeping her throat clear, she likely would have passed away. A trained nurse was secured the next day, and each has received every care and attention. An air-tight quarantine was established as soon as the nature of the malady was determined, and there is no fear of the disease spreading. Where they contracted the disease is a mystery. So far as is known there are no other cases in this section.

Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--SCHOOL NOTES--The high
school has been very sorry to lose Nellie Sperry, Addie and Orpha Lessly from their
midst. Nellie has gone to Marshall to live with her parents. Addie and Orpha have been
very ill with diphtheria, and will be unable to return to school. Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Spouse: Living.

Oswald Elbert LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Apr 13, 1912. He died on Nov 8, 1999 in Louisville, KY. SSN# 447-14-3672

The Courier Journal Louisville, KY

HOPKINSVILLE - O.E. "Ozzie" Lessly, 87, died here Monday. His wife, Martha, survives.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cadiz Church of Christ. Visitation: the church, after 9 a.m.
Thursday. Arrangements: Goodwin Funeral Home, Cadiz Parents: Robert Thomas LESSLY and Freida Christina FEHRLE.

Spouse: MARTHA.

Spouse: Living. Oswald Elbert LESSLY and Georgia Helen HUFF were married UNKNOWN. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Grace DORTON. Oswald Elbert LESSLY and Grace DORTON were married UNKNOWN.

Paul Albert LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Aug 15, 1928 in Stella House, Stella, OK. He died on May 26, 2003 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK. Parents: Roy LESSLY and Linnie HENSON.

Paul C. LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Apr 5, 1860 in Boliver, Polk Co., MO.^1110,1471 He died heart disease on Mar 6, 1942 in Norman, OK. He was buried in IOOF Cemetary, Norman, OK. He worked in/as in farmer. He was in Protestant, strong. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: Interests] As a young man he worked as a cowboy in New Mexico and Arizona, he is now listed with his picture and biography in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Paul and his wife moved to Indian Territory, Purcell, Oklahoma, where their first child was born. Paul made the Oklahoma Run April 22, 1889 and staked a clam on a farm seven miles northeast of Norman. The farm had been "soonered" and Paul paid $300 for the claim. They lived in a half-dugout for sometime and then finally completed a home which burned in September, 1894. Seven more children were born to this couple. Paul and Martha Lou lived on this farm until his death March 6, 1942 and her death April 25, 1948.

In the printed account of the 1860 census for Polk County, MO, Paul is listed as a child in his father's household. His age is given as 2 months and his place of birth as Missouri. The post office for the family is Bolivar and in Marion Township.

In the 1870 census for Randolph County, MO, Paul is listed as a child in his father's household. His age is listed as 10 and his place of birth as Missouri. Also he is listed as having attended school within the last year.

Paul appears in the 1880 census for Grayson Co., TX as a member of his father's household. His age is listed as 20 and his place of birth as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Kentucky.

This information corresponds with family information on Paul's birthdate and birthplace.

Notes from Richard Ryan
Had nerve in head that caused pain. When doctors tried to surgically fix this problem, his heart gave out. Died in the operating room. Before he went into surgery he told "Lou" his wife, "Lou, hold down the fort, it is all yours.". He knew he would not make it.

According to papers obtained from H.T. Avey, Paul was born in Randolph County, Higbee, Missouri.

He was the third child of a family of five boys and two girls. As a young man he worked as a cowboy in New Mexico and Arizona. He is listed with his picture and biography in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Paul and Martha Lou moved to Indian Territory, Purcell, Okalhoma, where their first child Melville (or Malvel) Guyton was born. Paul made the Oklahoma Run April 22, 1889, and staked a claim on a farm seven miles northeast of Norman, Oklahoma. The farm had been "soonered" and Paul paid $300 for the claim. They lived in a half-dugout for sometime and then finally completed a home which burned in September 1894. Seven more children were born to this couple as are listed in the profile.

Paul and Martha Lou lived on this farm until his death, March 6, 1942 and her death April 25, 1948.

Birthplace listed as Boliver, MO in Lynne Gibbs baby book. Parents: James Elkins LESSLY and Emily HARRIS.

Spouse: Martha Louise GUYTON. Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON were married on Sep 8, 1885 in Pottsboro, Texas.¹⁰⁹¹ Children were: Melville Guyton LESSLY, Mary Joe LESSLY, Paul Roger LESSLY, Anna Lou LESSLY, Mahala Lee LESSLY, Richard Bland LESSLY, Zemmie Thelma LESSLY, Winnie Alice LESSLY.

Paul Roger LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Sep 21, 1891 near Norman, Cleveland County, OK.³³² He died on Dec 13, 1979 in Noble, Cleveland Co., OK.³³² He was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Norman, OK. [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with L, Date of Import: May 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.125913.115]

Individual: Lessly, Roger
Birth date: Sep 21, 1891
Death date: Dec 1979
Social Security #: 443-36-9877
Last residence: OK 73071
State of issue: OK
Zip of last payment: 73071

Notes from Richard Ryan
1st baby was born on the farm with the cord around his neck, with the baby dying shortly thereafter.

Roger and Edna farmed the land which cornered with the Lessly home place. His love of fishing prompted him to build several farm lakes which were always well stocked with fish. Upon retirement, Roger began the hobby of oil painting. He was well known as a painter and his pictures hung in many homes and businesses throughout Oklahoma and many other states. They had one son.
Parents: Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON.

Spouse: Edna Catherine BOWLES. Paul Roger LESSLY and Edna Catherine BOWLES were married on Sep 21, 1913. Children were: Roger Wayne LESSLY.

Living was born in 1940. Parents: Robert Thomas LESSLY and Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Living.

Paul Woodrow LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Jul 7, 1915 in Missouri.⁹¹² He died on Apr 3, 1919 in Missouri.⁹¹² He was buried in Old Higbee Cemetery, Higbee, Missouri. Friday, 9 July 1915--Twins, a girl and a boy, were born on the 7th, to G. E. Lessly and wife.

Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--PAUL LESSLY--"He came to raise our hearts to Heaven, He is gone to call us there."
Paul Lessly, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lessly, was born July 7, 1915. Died April 3, 1919. It will be remembered little Paul was one of a pair of twin babies, his sister, Pauline, having died when about a year old. The love and attention the parents gave both babies was all give to Paul when Pauline was called home, and Thursday night when Paul was taken the parting was doubly hard. The little fellow was in his usual good health until Thursday night, when he was suddenly seized with convulsions and passed away before morning. He is survived by father and mother, four sisters and two brothers. Interment in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family.
Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Pauline Wilson LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Jul 7, 1915 in Missouri.⁹¹² She died on Aug 17, 1916 in Missouri.⁹¹² She was buried in Old Higbee Cemetery, Higbee, Missouri.⁹¹² Friday, 9 July 1915--Twins, a girl and a boy, were born on the 7th, to G. E. Lessly and wife.

Friday, 25 Aug 1916--PAULINE LESSLY--"She came to raise our hearts to heaven; She goes to call us there." Just a little more than a year ago the Lord gave into the keeping of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lessly twin babies, a beautiful little boy and girl, who were promptly named Paul and Pauline, respectively, and all the friends and relatives of this estimable family rejoiced with them in their good fortune. However, the Lord could not see fit to let them keep both babies, so last Thursday, Aug. 17, 1916, He called little Pauline home to be with Him in heaven. This time the friends and relatives met and mourned with the sorrowing family. but as they gazed at the little waxen figure so peaceful in death they could almost know God's reason for calling her home--the angels were her fit associates. In heaven she will be waiting to welcome her loved ones home. That will be her mission, and it is hoped the bereaved ones may be guided by her pure innocence. May they find comfort in God's word, which teaches that if His people will but trust in Him all will be well and some day they shall all be reunited in heaven. Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Living was born in 1946 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO. Parents: Roy Allen LESSLY and Living.

Spouse: Living.

Living. Parents: Living and Living.

Rebecca LESSLY²⁰³ was born about 1831 in Kentucky.¹⁴²⁵ She died between 1857 and 1858. Rebecca appears in the household of her husband in the 1850 Missouri Census for Polk County. Her age is listed as 19 and her place of birth as Kentucky. The children Mary and Ann R. who are present in the household are presumably Rebecca's. Parents: Living and Polly ZIMMERMAN.

Spouse: Richard W. MENEFEE. Richard W. MENEFEE and Rebecca LESSLY were married in Mar 1845 in Randolph Co., MO. Children were: Mary E. MENEFEE, Ann Rebecca MENEFEE, Elizabeth MENEFEE, Abigail MENEFEE.

Living was born in 1916. Parents: Robert Thomas LESSLY and Freida Christina FEHRLE.

Spouse: Otis George PRUSSEL.

Spouse: Ralph McLellan WHITMAN. Ralph McLellan WHITMAN and Rhoda Kathrina Rholine LESSLY were married UNKNOWN.

Richard Bland LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Sep 5, 1897 near Norman, Cleveland County, OK. He died whooping cough/weekened by measles on May 20, 1898 in Oklahoma. Medical: was recovering from measles when he got sick with the whooping cough.

Is buried next to his parents. No gravemarker is present to mark the location of his grave. Parents: Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON.

Living was born in 1935 in Stella House, Stella, OK. Parents: Roy LESSLY and Linnie HENSON.

Robert Thomas LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Oct 27, 1885 in Pottsboro, Grayson County, TX.¹⁴⁶⁷ He died on Jun 4, 1957 in Norman, OK. He was buried in IOOF Cemetary, Norman, Cleveland Co, OK. Parents: Charles Augustus LESSLY and Rhoda Charlotte SYMCOX.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Spouse: Freida Christina FEHRLE. Robert Thomas LESSLY and Freida Christina FEHRLE were married on May 28, 1911 in Stella, OK. Children were: Oswald Elbert LESSLY, Living, Living.

Living was born. Parents: Oswald Elbert LESSLY and Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Living was born in 1958 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Parents: Living and Living.

Roger Wayne LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Sep 22, 1922.³³² He died on May 24, 1963.³³² He was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Norman, OK. [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with L, Date of Import: May 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.125913.116]

Individual: Lessly, Roger
Birth date: Sep 22, 1922
Death date: May 1963
Social Security #: 447-32-8267
State of issue: OK Parents: Paul Roger LESSLY and Edna Catherine BOWLES.

Spouse: Living. Roger Wayne LESSLY and Rodena Edna GRAY were married on May 25, 1951. Children were: Living, Living.

Living was born in 1955 in Randolph County, MO. Parents: Ben Franklin LESSLY and Ida Mae ESS.

Roy LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Sep 5, 1890 in Madill, OK.³³² He died on Aug 13, 1971 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.³³² He was also known as Lee Roy Lessly. He was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Norman, OK. [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with L, Date of Import: May 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.125913.117]

Individual: Lessly, Roy
Birth date: Sep 5, 1890
Death date: Aug 1971
Social Security #: 446-12-3462
Last residence: OK 73069
State of issue: OK Parents: Charles Augustus LESSLY and Rhoda Charlotte SYMCOX.

Spouse: Linnie HENSON. Roy LESSLY and Linnie HENSON were married on Jul 12, 1923 in Oklahoma. Children were: Living, Living, Paul Albert LESSLY, Living, Living.

Roy Allen LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Jun 3, 1924 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. He died UNKNOWN.

Friday, 6 June 1924, Vol 38 No 7--Born, on the 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lessly a son.
Parents: George Leroy LESSLY and Elizabeth RATHERFORD.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Living was born. He worked in/as in Air Force Navigator. Parents: Maurice Guyton LESSLY and Goldie Lucella GARRETT.

Spouse: Living.

Living was born in 1960 in Forest Hills, NY. Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1991 in Ferguson, MO.

Sarah Kathryn LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Oct 30, 1885 in Pottsboro, TX. She died on Oct 6, 1952 in Vernon, TX. Sarah Kathryn Lessly attended North Texas State Normal College (currently North Texas University) in Denton, TX, and received her certificate to teach first grade on 22 July 1911. She taught at Tioga, near Sherman and then went to teach at Crescent Cove School, north of Vernon. While there she met and married Johnny White, a widower with three children. Parents: John Harris LESSLY and Mary James DAVIS.

Spouse: John Richard WHITE. John Richard WHITE and Sarah Kathryn LESSLY were married on Aug 27, 1913. Children were: Johnnie Kathryn WHITE, Mary Ann WHITE, David Richard WHITE, Frances Vineta WHITE, Living.

Living was born. Parents: Donald Edward LESSLY and Helen THOMPSON.

Living. Parents: Living and Living.

Living was born in 1936. Parents: Robert Thomas LESSLY and Living.

Spouse: Ulys Edward ELLIOTT , Sr. Ulys Edward ELLIOTT , Sr and Shirley Jo LESSLY were married on Apr 7, 1955 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.

Stella M. LESSLY²⁰³ was born about 1877 in Texas. Stella appears in the 1880 census for Hunt Co., TX as a member of her father's household. Her name is listed as "Stella M." in the census. Her age is listed as 3 and her place of birth as Texas. Her father's birthplace is listed as Missouri and her mother's birthplace is listed as Texas. Parents: John M. LESSLY and Adaline C. MACPHERSON.

Rev Stiles LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Oct 21, 1901 near Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.^332,1482 He was christened in Oct 1912 in Higbee, MO. He was ordained on Mar 5, 1933 in ordained as minister in First Congregational Church. He died on Sep 9, 1980 in North St. Louis County, MO.³³² He worked in/as in minister. He was in Rev in United Church of Christ. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: College] Stiles was born on a farm one mile west of Higbee, Randolph County, MO.

the following is taken from the notes of Stiles Lessly - march 1, 1970

Stiles Lessly was married to L. Mabel Hailey on Sept 24, 1928. They were married in Chicago. On Sept 16, 1929 their son James Alan was born. On March 5, 1933, Stiles was ordained as a Congregational Minister at Osage, Iowa, where he had become Pastor in January 1933. Their daughter Marilyn Jeanne was born on April 9, 1935. The family lived in Osage until September 1945 when Stiles was called to DeKalb, Ill., as Pastor of the First Congregational Church. They were there14 years and then went to Chicago where Stiles was Pastor of Thomas Memorial Congregatonal Church for ten years. He retired in July 1969. On August 6, 1957 James Alan was married to Geraldine Ann Irolla of Forest Hills, NY. They have three sons, Russell, Gregg, and Douglas. Marilyn Jeanne was married to Charles R. Brace on July 1, 1961 in New York City. They have two daughters, Christine and Carole, and one son Daniel Edward, and live near Camden, NJ.

Note - these writings were recorded before the birth of Stiles Lessly's last grandchild Jeffrey Brace in 1972.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with L, Date of Import: May 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.125913.118]

Individual: Lessly, Stiles
Birth date: Oct 21, 1901
Death date: Sep 1980
Social Security #: 342-32-2945
Last residence: MO 63033
State of issue: IL

Stiles Lessly went to William Jewel College about 1922. He may have graduated from Higbee High School about 1919. He worked for a few years to save up money to go to college. While there he did many odd jobs like work in a print shop (maybe for the College paper, though it may have been for one of the 2 Liberty papers; he knew the people working at both those locations) and he milked the cows of the college herd and stoked the furnace for the president of the college. Also, he probably went to the Univ. of Chicago around 1926. His son Jim remembers him saying that he was on a train, going back to Missouri in 1927, when the conductor announced that Lindbergh had crossed the Atlantic.

Friday, 17 Apr 1914--We printed neat cards this week for the graduating class of the Old Higbee School. Commencement exercises will be held on the 24th at 1:30 p.m. The class contains eight, as follows: Harley Raymond Chesser, Cromer Eugene Griffith, Lena Irvin Hudson, Anna Maude Lessly, Stiles Lessly, Raymond Sigsbee Shaefer and John Edwards Smith. Mrs. Walton Burton is the teacher.

Friday, 6 Jan 1922, Vol 35, No 38--Stiles Lessly, who is attending William Jewell College at Liberty, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Lessly.
Parents: James Elgin LESSLY and Matilda Gertrude STILES.

Spouse: L. Mabel HAILEY. Rev Stiles LESSLY and L. Mabel HAILEY were married on Sep 24, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Thursday, 27 Sep 1928, Vol 42. No. 21, Page 1, Col. 3--LESSLY-HAILEY--Mr. Stiles Lessly and Miss Lola Mabel Hailey were united in marriage Monday, September 24, at 4:30 p.m. in Chicago, Ill.

The wedding occurred in the Thorndike Hilton Memorial Chapel and the service was performed by the Rev. Norris L. Tibbetts, pastor of the Hyde Park Baptist Church of Chicago.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hailey of near Sedalia, Mo., and until recently was a teacher in the Central Missouri State Teachers College, Warrensburg, Mo.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lessly of this place, and is one of our most reliable and capable young men, and has been a student in the University of Chicago for some time.

Mr. and Mrs. Lessly will make their home in Chicago near the University.

The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes.

Children were: Living, Living.

Living was born. Parents: Donald Edward LESSLY and Helen THOMPSON.

Living was born in 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Parents: Living and Living.

William Augustus LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Jul 14, 1875 near Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.^{281,1437,1483} He died Bright's disease (a chronic disease of the kidneys) on May 9, 1910 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. He was also known as William Augustus "Gus" Lessly. the following is taken from the notes of Stiles Lessly circa March 1, 1970

William Augustus Lessly first married Emma Ward, they had one son Claude. Emma died a few years after, he married a second time and this wife also lived a short while, then he married Bessie Pyle and they had four children: Lucy Bennett, Edna, and Ben. One died in infancy.

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the following is taken from "Old Families of Randolph County, Missouri"

"Emma was the oldest girl, and she and sister Dora Lee had a double wedding. Emma married Gus Leslie and Dora Lee married Wiley Dickerson Marshall on Christmas day, 1895. Emma took Summer Sickness the following summer, and died."

"My sister Emma and I were married in a double ring ceremony. Emma's beau Gus Lessley was always on time or early. Those day our beaus usually arrived about 2:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., and left about 10:00 p.m. We never had supper for them, but we had cake and ice cream in the summer and cake or pie in the winter time and apples always in the winter. - However, on our Wedding Day, I looked out the window and saw a two-horse buggy drive in the barn lot. It was about 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, and Mother began teasing sister Emma about Gus being so early; however, I learned is was Wiley. Gus got there about 4:00 o'clock. We were not to be married until 5:30 p.m. But the roads were knee-deep in mud, and several people came in four-horse wagons. Many came on horseback. We had supper after the ceremony. I shall never forget the bustle and stir it caused to get supper ready for so many guests....We stayed at our house all night and spent the second day at Gus Lessley's parent's home; they lived about seven miles from us."

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In the 1880 census for Randolph County, MO, William Augustus appears as a child in his father's household. His age is listed 4 and his birthplace as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri.

William Augustus appears in the 1900 census for Randolph Co., MO as a member of his father-in-law's household (Edward Ward, pages 132-10A and 132-10B). His birthdate is listed as July 1875 and his age is listed as 24. His marital status is listed as widowed (his wife Annie Mae having recently died). His place of birth is listed as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri. His occupation is listed as furniture dealer.

In the 1910 census for Randolph County, MO, William Augustus appears in his father's household. His age is listed as 35 and his birthplace as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri. His occupation is too difficult to make out clearly. The census was taken on 22 April 1910. This would have been about one month before William Augustus' death. Two of William Augustus' children are also present, Claude and Lucy. It is unknown where William Augustus' wife and other children are.

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The notes of Stiles Lessly appear to be not quite accurate concerning the first two wives of William Augustus. Information from Chris Ann Lessly suggests that William Augustus first married Emma Bradley who died a few months later. He again married to Anna Mae Ward and they had a son Claude. Anna died about two months after Claude was born.

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This child may or may not belong to this father. From "The Higbee News" dated 29 Apr 1904--Born, on the 28th, to Gus Lessley and wife, a daughter.

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From "the Higbee News" dated 6 Dec 1907--The youngest child of Gus Lessly and wife has whooping cough and
pneumonia and is not expected to live.

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From "the Higbee News" dated 13 Dec 1907--OBITUARY--On Saturday morning, Dec 7, 1907, the dark death angel hovered over and plucked from their hearts and home the darling baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lessly, aged twenty-one months and twenty-one days. That dread disease among children, whooping cough, with penumonia added, was more than the little sufferer's strength could stand, though the fight lasted through several days. Funeral services were held at the home by Revs. Robson and Houck, and interment was made in the city cemetery. (poem follows)

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From "The Higbee News' dated 13 May 1910--W. A. LESSLEY DEAD--William Augustus Lessley, whose serious illness was noted in last week's NEWS, died at the home of his father in Higbee at 2 o'clock Monday morning, May 9, 1910, after a brief illness of Bright's disease and liver trouble. He was born on a farm near Higbee on july 1, 1875, and was therefore in his 35th year. Several years ago he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business with John F. Smith and was engaged in that business with Clarence Feland, under the firm name of Lessley & Feland, at the time of his death.

The funeral was held from the residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, the people turning out en masse through respect and sympathy for the bereaved family. The procession to the cemetery was an exceedingly large one, and when that place was reached a crowd almost as large was found waiting. After a few words and a prayer by Rev. E. Y. Keiter the body was lowered to its long home. Besides a wife and four children, the deceased is survived by his father, three brothers and two sisters, all of whom have the warmest sympathy of the entire community.

Parents: George Washington LESSLY and Annie Elizabeth PATTRICK.

Spouse: Emma Edna BRADLEY. William Augustus LESSLY and Emma Edna BRADLEY were married on Dec 25, 1895 in farm of Dudley Terry Bradley, Randolph County, MO.³⁴¹ 27 Dec 1895--Married, on the 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Dudley Bradley and wife, Wiley Marshall and Miss Dora Bradley and W. A. Lessley and Miss Emma Bradley.

Spouse: Anna Mae WARD. William Augustus LESSLY and Anna Mae WARD were married on Jul 7, 1898 in Randolph Co., MO. 8 July 1898--Married, on July 7, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ward, Mr. Gus Lessley and Miss Annie Ward, Rev. Maupin of Howard county, officiating. The News extends good wishes

Children were: Claude Kimbrough LESSLY.

Spouse: Bessie PYLE. William Augustus LESSLY and Bessie PYLE were married on Jan 3, 1901 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO. 4 Jan 1901--Mr. W. A. Lessly, son of G. W. Lessly, and Miss Bessie Pyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Pyle, of near town, drove to Moberly Thursday and were married at the Methodist parsonage in that city by R. V. Cressap, pastor of the church there. They were given a reception at the home of the bride Thursday evening. To this most worthy young couple the News extends congratulations and best wishes.
Children were: Living, Lucy Bennett LESSLY, Moss LESSLY, Ben Franklin LESSLY.

Living was born in 1956 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK. Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Children were: Living, Living.

Winnie Alice LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Feb 20, 1903 near Norman, Cleveland County, OK. She died on Feb 9, 1974 in Norman, Cleveland County, OK.¹⁴⁸⁴ She was buried in IOOF Cemetary, Norman, OK. [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with G, Date of Import: May 17, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.77829.22]

Individual: Gibbs, Winnie
Birth date: Feb 20, 1903
Death date: Feb 1974
Social Security #: 442-40-2677
Last residence: OK 73069
State of issue: OK

Notes from Richard Ryan
Died of toxic reaction to medication, Meluril, an anti-depressent.
Had skin cancer on nose removed, caused by living on a farm during her life and being in the sun. Many of her bros/sisters also had skin cancers. Loved to sew. Loved to entertain, setting up for bridge parties. Wonderful cook. Hated fishing, hunting.
She was a wonderful Grandmother and I loved going to see her in Norman. She lived at 1030 College Street in Norman, OK. She rented rooms in her home later in life to college students (many were from other countries). Many of these tenants would bring her gifts from their home countries. She loved antiques and would live for the day of a "lucky find." She would rub her hands together and lick her lips when she was anticipating something great. She drank beer for many years, but later in life stopped. She was a smoker until her death, but had switched to drinking TAB. She died shortly before my birthday and when we had returned home from her funeral an envelope had arrived in the mail. It was a birthday card with a 50 cent piece taped to the letter. Although she could not afford an expensive gift it was one of the gifts that I remember to this day on my birthday each year (especially as I write this on 2-5-93, 19 years later.
Another very important thing to know about my Grandmother was that she loved practical jokes. One Halloween, she helped me play a trick on Laurie, where I put a stocking over my face and came to the door and grabbed the whole bowl of candy from my little sister. I ran off with the bowl, my dad chasing after me. As my dad brought this "captured" person back to the house, I escaped his grasp and ran hollering at Laurie. It was very funny to see the look on her face. It was Grandmother's idea.
She had beautiful skin. She never had one blemish in her life. She loved to dance, loved music. She loved to wear hats and beautiful clothes.
She loved animals, also loved to sew. She made Lynne's dancing costumes.
She loved dolls. She was a realist, matter-of-fact, strong willed person.

Parents: Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON.

Spouse: William Leonard GIBBS. William Leonard GIBBS and Winnie Alice LESSLY were married on Apr 30, 1938 in Norman, OK. Children were: Paul Buddy GIBBS, Living.

Spouse: James KEENER. James KEENER and Winnie Alice LESSLY were married UNKNOWN. Children were: Valda KEENER, Living.

Zemily Audrey LESSLY²⁰³ was born on May 1, 1915. She died UNKNOWN. Parents: Melville Guyton LESSLY and Clara Gertrude HORN.

Spouse: Living. Irvin Donnie DYER and Zemily Audrey LESSLY were married on Oct 29, 1933. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Zemmie Thelma LESSLY²⁰³ was born on Nov 19, 1899 near Norman, Cleveland County, OK. She died on May 29, 1976 in Unknown.¹⁴⁸⁵ [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: May 17, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.75191.47]

Individual: Starkey, Thelma
Birth date: Nov 19, 1899
Death date: May 1976
Social Security #: 441-30-7641
Last residence: OK 73069
State of issue: OK

Notes from Richard Ryan
She had a pacemaker. Lived on Pickard Street where we went to visit her and Uncle Carl often when I was a child.

Parents: Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON.

Spouse: Living. Carl W. STARKEY and Zemmie Thelma LESSLY were married in 1918 in Unknown. Children were: Winnie Mae STARKEY, Living.

Andrew Jackson LESTER was born on Dec 5, 1829 in Wayne Co KY. He died on Oct 1, 1879 in Wayne Co KY. He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wayne Co KY. Parents: William LESTER and Mary BERTRAM "Polly".

Spouse: Elizabeth RHULE.

Living. Parents: Living and Living.

Living was born.⁵⁵ Parents: Sam LESTER and Ellen WELLS.

Spouse: ? HATFIELD. ? HATFIELD and Anna LESTER were married Private. Children were: Living.

Barbara LeAnn LESTER was born on Jun 24, 1844 in Wayne Co KY. She died on Feb 1, 1906 in Wayne Co KY. She was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wayne Co KY. Parents: William LESTER and Mary BERTRAM "Polly".

Spouse: Samuel MARSH. Samuel MARSH and Barbara LeAnn LESTER were married in 1871 in Wayne Co KY.

Living.

Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1907.