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A search of the Social Security Death Benefits Index, revealed a James Lessly born 18 Feb, 1925 and died 12 Dec 1995. Last residence was Idabel, Mc Curtain, OK 74745. Social Security number was 446-14-4523.A second James Lessly also appears in the index with a birthdate of 10 Sep, 1952 and died 11 Aug, 1996. Last residence was Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. Social Security number was 442-54-8515. I feel this must be a relative due to both the spelling of the last name and the location in Oklahoma, however I have no idea how he fits in. My best guess would be that this is the son of James Ernest, Jr - perhaps James Ernest Lessly, III?
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Oklahoman Obituaries
Headline: Jim E. Lessly
Source: The Daily Oklahoman
Page: 27
Region: Oklahoma
Obituary: LESSLY Jim E., passed from this life August 11, 1996 at Porum Landing, Ok., suffering congestive heart failure. Jim died of a poor heart, and left behind many broken hearts. Born Sept. 10, 1952 to parents Orpha (Howell) Lessly and James E. Lessly, Jr. Jim graduated Northwest Classen High School and attended Oklahoma Cetral State University. He loved construction work, where he became a framing contractor and a licensed realtor. Most recently he was a master gardener in the Oklahoma State University Extension Program. Jim was preceded in death by his father, his maternal grandparents, and his paternal grandparents. Survivors are his mother, Orpha Howell Lessly of Porum Landing; a sister, Carrie Ellen (Lessly) Cash of Tuttle; nieces, Tracy Cash of New York City, Susan (Cash) Cox of Sand Springs, Amber (Cash) Graybill of Broken Arrow and many cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of good friends who will miss his cheerfulness, generosity and humor, truly endearing to all who know him. Jim, you will always live in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, at the Baggerley-Greenlawn Chapel. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Jim's memory.
1 _UID 78D4C3085C4A6A4BA1B8EA6E3C2376D2CA0C
A search of the Social Security Death Benefits Index, revealed a James Lessly born 18 Feb, 1925 and died 12 Dec 1995. Last residence was Idabel, Mc Curtain, OK 74745. Social Security number was 446-14-4523.A second James Lessly also appears in the index with a birthdate of 10 Sep, 1952 and died 11 Aug, 1996. Last residence was Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. Social Security number was 442-54-8515. I feel this must be a relative due to both the spelling of the last name and the location in Oklahoma, however I have no idea how he fits in. My best guess would be that this is the son of James Ernest, Jr - perhaps James Ernest Lessly, III?
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[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: OKNotes 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.
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[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. #1.111.3.125913.100]Individual: Lessly, Clara
Birth date: Jun 27, 1894
Death date: Nov 1984
Social Security #: 446-38-6115
Last residence: OK 73030
State of issue: OK
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[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with K, Date of Import: May 17, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.120115.31]Individual: Kuhlman, Mary
Birth date: Jan 16, 1890
Death date: Aug 1973
Social Security #: 442-64-5501
Last residence: OK 73069
State of issue: OKNotes from Richard Ryan
Made Roserock pictures for many years, digging the rocks she used up out of the ground on her farm. She was the catalyst in introducing a bill making the Roserock the state rock of Oklahoma. Drove a 1945, WWII Jeep
to check on her cattle after her husband died.Listed as Mary Joe, not Mary Jo, in the papers given to me by H.T. Avey.
These papers were property of Tom Avey's wife, Winnie Mae Lessly Avey.Married John Henry Kuhlman at high noon. See husband's notes.
Henry and Mary Jo later purchased the adjoining farm, making one-half section in the home place. In 1929, Mary Jo was honored by being selected as a Master Farm Homemaker. She was again honored in 1930 when her picture appeared in the "Who's Who in Oklahoma." August 28, 1945, Henry was given a Certificate of Award by the Oklahoma Banker's Association naming him "A Friend of the Land" for his practices of Soil Conservation in the Cleveland County District. In 1957, Mary Jo and Henry were awarded the title of "Golden Anniversary Farm Family" in Cleveland County. This same year they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mary Jo continued to live on the farm they purchased on their wedding day after her husband's death. She not only managed the farm, but was a "rockhound" and aquired "museum of specimens." She had a large exhibit of rock creatures and jewelry which she made from rocks she had gathered and tumble polished.
Her main interest, however was in making Rose Rock pictures from her beloved rock, the Barite Rose. She was given a citation from the Oklahoma House of Representatives for being instrumental in getting this Barite Rose made the Oklahoma rock.
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[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: 73071Notes 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.
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[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. #1.111.3.125913.103]Individual: Lessly, Edna
Birth date: Sep 27, 1892
Death date: May 1975
Social Security #: 441-64-5408
Last residence: OK 73069
State of issue: OK
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[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. #1.111.3.84740.149]Individual: Gross, Anna
Birth date: Aug 17, 1893
Death date: Sep 5, 1990
Social Security #: 447-44-5759
State of issue: OKNotes from Richard Ryan
Last of the children to die in 1990.