Spouse: Leann Marie Thomas. Children were: Amanda Irene Thomas.

Spouse: Christina Lamb.

Spouse: John Rothlauf.

Spouse: Leonard Davis.

Spouse: Olin Hidlebaugh.

Spouse: LaVern L. Kapka.

Spouse: Karol Howard.

Spouse: Lisa Lloyd. Children were: Aaron Allen Lennie, Joleen Ashley Lennie.

Spouse: George Kenneth Cosner. Children were: Ruth Ann Cosner.

Spouse: Rudolph Henry Sieck. Ruth Frances Lennie and Rudolph Henry Sieck were married on 19 April 1946.⁷⁰ Children were: Richard Dean Sieck, Dale Leroy Sieck, Jeanette K. Sieck.

Spouse: Byron Dean Hoffman. Ruth Frances Lennie and Byron Dean Hoffman were married on 25 October 1957 in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.⁷⁰ Children were: Debbie Hoffman.

Spouse: Harold Allan Mitchell. Children were: Sonia Kay Mitchell, Matthew Allan Mitchell, Simon Peter Mitchell, Mary Alice Mitchell.

Spouse: Dennie Virgil Pierce.

Spouse: Lee Norris. Children were: Donna Mae Norris.

Spouse: Virtis Marsh. Children were: Patricia Lee Norris.

Spouse: Francis E. Cox. Shirley Ann Lennie and Francis E. Cox were married on 9 August 1958 in Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri.⁷⁰ Children were: James Edwin Cox, Patricia Lee Norris-Cox, Frances Lynn Cox, Pamela Jean Cox, Rose Ann Norris-Cox, Donna Mae Norris-Cox.

Spouse: Marie Edith McKenzie.

Spouse: Sue Armstrong. Children were: Unknown Lennie.

Spouse: Norvel Lee See. Norvel Lee See and William Lennie were married on 16 October 1917 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.⁷⁰ Children were: Eugene Thomas Lennie, Louisa May Lennie, William Lennie, Ruth Frances Lennie, Helen Juanita Lennie, Isabelle Lucille Lennie, Shirley Ann Lennie, Amanda Margaret Lennie, Unnamed Lennie.

Spouse: Beverly Nadine Castle. Beverly Nadine Castle and William Lennie were married in December 1945 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.⁷⁰ Children were: JoAnn Marie Lennie, Delores May Lennie, Carol Jean Lennie, David Dewayne Lennie, William Eugene Lennie, Rex Allen Lennie, Billie Diane Lennie.

Spouse: Vivian Martsching.

Spouse: Marilyn VanBaricow. Children were: Tracy Lennie, Darin Lennie, Stacy Lennie.

Spouse: Toni Heckart.

Spouse: Stehpen Hunter Satterwhite. Children were: Larissa Joan Satterwhite, Jamie Lee Satterwhite, Ric Hunter Satterwhite.

Spouse: Harden See. Children were: Harry D. See.

Spouse: Beecher Hoyt Groce. Children were: Beecher Hoyt Groce Jr., Neal Groce.

Spouse: Thia Karen SANDERS.

Spouse: Ronald H. Hoots.

Spouse: Trigg J. Johnson. Carrie Leonard and Trigg J. Johnson were married in 1887.^66,81

Spouse: Brian Jinks Wynn.

Spouse: Felicia Shore.

Spouse: James Madison Zimmerman. Children were: Phillip Zimmerman.

Spouse: John Barnett Zimmerman. Children were: Alfred Zimmerman, Richard Zimmerman, Arch Zimmerman, Drueborn Zimmerman, Nona Zimmerman, Baby Zimmerman.

Spouse: Ruth Robbins.

Spouse: Simion House.

Spouse: William Dale LESKO.

Spouse: LESKO.

Spouse: Billy Gene Gough.

Spouse: Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE. Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE and John LESLIE were married on 28 December 1614 in Contract. Children were: Mary LESLIE, Johne LESLIE, Margaret LESLIE.

Spouse: Hugh MONTGOMERIE. Mary LESLIE and Hugh MONTGOMERIE were married on 24 December 1635 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland. Children were: Margaret MONTGOMERIE, Alexander MONTGOMERIE, Francis MONTGOMERIE, Helenar MONTGOMERIE, Anna MONTGOMERIE, Christina MONTGOMERIE, Margaret MONTGOMERIE.

Spouse: Raymond Hilton "Ray" Manley. Children were: Christine Manley, Raymond Hilton Manley Jr., George Manley, Darlene Manley.

Spouse: Dr. P. B. Laramere. Abigale Lessly and Dr. P. B. Laramere were married on 1 December 1842 in Howard County, MO.¹¹⁹⁷

25 Nov 1910--Born, on the 22, to G. E. Lessley 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.

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.

In the 1870 census for Randolph Co., MO, Alice appears as a child in her father's household. Her age is listed as 13 and her place of birth as Missouri. Also she is listed as having attended school within the last year.

In the 1880 census for Randolph Co., MO, Alice appears as a member of her husband's household. Her age is listed as 23, her occupation as "keeping house", and her place of birth as Missouri. Both of her parents are listed as having been born in Kentucky. It had been suggested in family notes that Alice and her husband accompanied the Lessly migration to Texas (occuring about 1874-1876) but their presence in the 1880 Randolph Co., MO census dispells that notion. Family notes also suggest that at some time Alice and her husband had a farm near James Elkins Lessly in Grayson Co., TX. They may eventually have moved on with the Oklahoma land rush.

Alice appears in the 1920 census for Oklahoma, Johnston County, Gibbs Twp. as a member of her husband's household. Her age is listed as 64 and her place of birth is listed as Missouri. Her father's birthplace is listed as Kentucky and her mother's birthplace is listed as South Dakota (not true).

The information from both census records confirms family information on Alice's birthdate and birthplace. Parents: James Elkins Lessly and Emily Harris.

Spouse: George Thomas Kimbrough. Alice Gray Lessly and George Thomas Kimbrough were married on 28 February 1873 in Randolph County, MO.^1167,1168 Children were: George T. Kimbrough, Lillian May Kimbrough.

Spouse: Dr. James A. Lindsay. Almeda Lessly and Dr. James A. Lindsay were married on 21 October 1846 in Polk County, MO.¹²⁰³ Children were: Augustus E. Lindsay.

On the Broderbund Archive CD#5 a Almyra Lessley is listed as marrying H.M. Wilkerson on 13 February 1855 in Polk County.

An Elvira Wilkerson is listed in the 1860 Missouri census for Polk County in the household of Mary Lessley (her mother)). Her age is given as 25 and her place of birth as Kentucky. I believe this "Elvira" and the Almira from 1850 to be the same person especially since the ages listed in both census match up. The birthplaces listed in the both census do NOT correspond but the first census was more than likely incorrect.

An Almira Wilkerson is listed as having married one H.C. Duvault on Dec 18, 1860 in Polk County. This well could be Almira Lessley Wilkerson. It would also explain her presence in her mother's household if her husband had died. Parents: John Lessly and Polly Zimmerman.

Spouse: H. M. Wilkerson. Almira Lessly and H. M. Wilkerson were married on 13 February 1855 in Polk County, MO.¹²⁰⁶ Children were: Mary Wilkerson.

In the 1870 census for Randolph County, MO, Andrew appears as a member of his father's household. His age is listed as 19 and his place of birth as Missouri. His occupation is listed as "works on farm". He is also listed as having attended school within the last year.

Andrew appears in the 1880 census for Grayson Co., MO as a member of his father's household. His age is listed as 26, his place of birth as Missouri and his occupation as Farmer. Both parents are listed as having bee born in Kentucky.

The information from the 1860 and 1870 census records confirms family information on Andrew's birthdate and place of birth.

From "The Higbee News" 10 June 1893--Mr. James Lessley left for Norman, I. T. Sunday, in answer to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his son, A. P. Lessley.

3 May 1895--Andy Lessley, brother of G. W. Lessley died in Illinois last Monday. The remains arrived here Tuesday morning and were taken to Plattsboro, Texas for interment. Mr. G. W. Lessley accompanied the remains.
Parents: James Elkins Lessly and Emily Harris.

Individual: Gross, Anna
Birth date: Aug 17, 1893
Death date: Sep 5, 1990
Social Security #: 447-44-5759
State of issue: OK

Notes from Richard Ryan
Last of the children to die in 1990.
Parents: Paul C. Lessly and Martha Louise Guyton.

Spouse: Nolan Lewis Gross. Anna Lou Lessly and Nolan Lewis Gross were married on 22 October 1919 in Lessly farm hom, near Norman, OK. Children were: Marjorie Gross, Edgar Lessly Gross, Alton Lawrence Gross, Virlus Leon Gross, William Ervin Gross.

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, 5 May 1922, Vol 36, No 3--MISS ANNIE MAUDE LESSLY MARRIED--Miss Annie Maude Lessly sprang a surprise on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Lessly, and friends Tuesday of last week by announcing her marriage in Kansas City on last Thanksgiving to Mr. Murrill A. Clark of Moberly, the announcement being the first intimation that she was even contemplating marriage. She left Wednesday of last week for Prescott, Ariz., to join Mr. Clark, and where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins other friends in best wishes.
Parents: George Edwin Lessly and Willa Mae Daggs.

Spouse: Murrill A. Clark.

Annie Lessly lived with her father until his death in 1922. In addition to being housekeeper for him, she took care of Lucy during her long illness and Uncle Gus (William Augustus Lessly) during his fatal illness. After her father's death she was married to Tom Williams of Higbee. They bought a farm about five miles north of Higbee and lived there until Tom's death. Annie then sold the farm and bought a house in Higbee and lived there until she had a stroke. Her last two years were spent in a nursing home in Moberly.

A marriage license issued by the Recorder of Deeds for Randolph County, MO says that Annie E. Lessly and T. J. Williams were married on 28 July, 1924 at Moberly, MO. The license is signed by the Christian Minister of Moberly, MO and witnessed by Maude Williams and Claude Lessly. This Claude Lessly should be Annie's nephew Claude Kimborough Lessly. The other witness, Maude Williams, would later become Claude's wife. It is possible that Maude is related to Annie's husband T. J. Williams.

In the 1900 census for Randolph County, MO, Annie appears as a member of her father's household. Her date of birth is listed as December 1881, her age as18 and her place of birth as Missouri. The place of birth for both parents is also listed as Missouri. According to the census she can both read and write and has attended school for 7 months.

In the 1910 census for Randolph County, MO, Annie appears as a member of her father's household. Her age is listed as 28 and her place of birth as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri. No occupation is listed for her. She is listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. Annie's brother "Gus" is also listed (as William A.) in the census. The census was taken about a month before his death. Parents: George Washington Lessly and Annie Elizabeth Pattrick.

Spouse: Thomas J. Williams. Annie Lessly and Thomas J. Williams were married on 28 July 1924 in Moberly, MO.¹²¹¹ Friday, 1 Aug 1924, Vol 38 No. 15--Williams-Lessly--Mr. Thos. J. Williams and Miss Annie Lessly, two of our best known residents, sprang what they may have thought was a surprise on their friends and acquaintances Tuesday by slipping away to Moberly in a car, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, leaving immediately thereafter for Taylorville, Ill., for a visit with Mr. Williams' sister, Mrs. Geo. Lilly. As the wedding of this most estimable couple had been looked for some time, and
had been rumored on one or two occasions as having already taken place, it came as a surprise to but few.
The legion of friends of each join the NEWS in the wish that happiness may ever attend them.

Individual: Lessly, Ben
Birth date: May 2, 1909
Death date: Dec 23, 1989
Social Security #: 496-40-8037
Last residence: 65230
State of issue: MO

7 May 1909--Born, on the 2nd, to W. A. Lessly and wife, a son

Might be buried in Armstrong, MO Parents: William Augustus Lessly and Bessie Pyle.

Spouse: Ida Mae Ess. Ida Mae Ess and Ben Franklin Lessly were married on 4 August 1941 in Mexico, Audrain County, MO. Children were: Elsie Marie Lessly, Bessie Leona Lessly, Jerry Lee Lessly, Ronald Wayne Lessly, Mark Alan Lessly.