Eleventh Generation

1223. George Washington LESSLY II¹¹⁷ was born on 18 August 1896 in Norman, Cleveland Co, OK.^325,394,410 He died on 23 January 1978 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.³⁹⁴ He was buried in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. George was in farmer. the following is taken from the notes of Stiles Lessly circa March 1, 1970

George W. was married to Clara I. DeFoe on August 18, 1929 at Moberly. George has engaged in various business activities, and for many years operated their farm, the old Whitmore farm a mile west of town and lying just south of his father's farm. For several decades Clara has been a teacher in the Higbee Public Schools. She is now retired, but continues to teach part time. George retired from farming a few years ago. They built a new home in Higbee and sold the farm.[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. #1.111.3.125913.106]

Individual: Lessly, George
Birth date: Aug 18, 1896
Death date: Jan 1978
Social Security #: 494-03-2635
Last residence: MO 65257
State of issue: MO

In the 1900 census for Randolph County, MO, George appears as a member of his father's household. His date of birth is listed as August 1896, his age as 3 and his place of birth as Oklahoma. His father's place of birth is listed as Missouri while his mother's place of birth is listed as Kansas.

On his Application for a Social Security number George listed his full name as "George Washington Lessly". He lists his current residence as Higbee, Missouri. The name of his employer is listed as "Higbee Co-operative Ass'n". The address of his employer is listed as Higbee, Missouri. His age at last birthday is listed as 40. He lists his date of birth as August 18, 1896 and his birthplace as Norman, Oklahoma. He lists his father's name as James Elgin Lessly and his mother's full maiden name as Gertrude Stiles. His birth mother was actually Ora May Grotts but she had died when he was only 3 years old. His sex is listed as male and his color as white. The form is signed and dated 11-16-1936.

21 Aug 1896--Born, in Norman, Oklahoma, on August 18, to J. E. Lessley and wife, a son.

Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--George Lessly returned Tuesday from the training camp at Waco, Texas, to remain, having received his discharge.

Notes from James Alan Lessly
The thing about the flu epidemic reminds me what my dad told me George almost died from the flu, while in the army. He stayed behind, while his outfit headed across the Atlantic. During the crossing, the armistice was declared.

George Washington LESSLY II and Clara I. DEFOE were married on 18 August 1929 in Moberly, MO. Clara I. DEFOE¹¹⁷ was born on 23 October 1903.³⁹⁴ She died on 30 December 1988 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.³⁹⁴ She was buried in Higbee City Cemetary, Higbee, MO. [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. #1.111.3.125913.101]

Individual: Lessly, Clara
Birth date: Oct 23, 1903
Death date: Dec 1988
Social Security #: 492-40-6968
Last residence: 65257
State of issue: MO