Descendants of Ralph Alexander

Last update August 3, 2006

Descendants of Ralph Alexander

his son

Thomas Matthew Alexander married Catherine Scott

Generation No. 1

1. RALPH¹ ALEXANDER was born in Ohio. He married UNKNOWN. She was born in Indiana.

Child of RALPH ALEXANDER and UNKNOWN is:

2. i. THOMAS MATHEW² ALEXANDER, b. January 1821, Indiana; d. June 23, 1880.

Generation No. 2

2. THOMAS MATHEW² ALEXANDER (RALPH¹) was born January 1821 in Indiana, and died June 23, 1880. He married CATHERINE SCOTT September 24, 1849 in Brown Co., Illinois. She was born December 28, 1829 in Illinois, and died April 29, 1898 in Yavapai Co., Arizona.

Notes for THOMAS MATHEW ALEXANDER:

Thomas Matthew Alexander

Born at ___, Indiana, June 1, 1822, son of Ralph and ___. Married Catherine Scott in Illinois, about 1849. Born Dec. 28, 1828 died May 1, 1898.

Children:

James

Henry

John

Elizabeth M. (Mrs. John Rees)

Sarena Ellen (Mrs. Edmund G. Peck)

Mary (Mrs. Alfred S. Clough)

Moved with his family from Illinois to Kansas about 1860; arrived in Prescott from New Mexico September 17, 1864; elected as one of the Directors of the Prescott and Mohave Road Company, December 14, 1864; an article in the Arizona Miner of October 24, 1858, states that:

Mr. Alexander has one of the best ranches in Whipple Valley and a decidedly fine crop of corn. He has lately built two additions to his home and now has plenty of house-room for his large family.

The Miner of March 6, 1869, printed this item:

Rufus E. Farrington, of Granite Creek, informs us that on Monday last, his neighbor, T. M. Alexander, finished the career of an eagle - prowling around his chicken yard, by putting a bullet through its head. Mr. F. assures us that Aleck was about 300 yards from the bird when he killed it.

Listed, U. S. Census 1870, at Prescott, age 48, occupation Farmer; was with Edmund G. Peck, C. C. Bean and William Cole when the Peck Mine was discovered in the Bradshaw Mountains on June 16, 1875, and was one of the "Big Four" who located it; the mine produced over $1,000,000 in silver during the next 10 years; he and H. A. Bigelow laid out the town site on Turkey Creek near the Peck Mine which became known as Alexandra.

The following is taken from an obituary printed in the Prescott Journal-Miner of December 2_, 1910:

He was among the first to bring cattle to this section, and in that day experienced the usual burden to preserve his interests from Indian depredations. As a citizen, in the long years that followed, he was regarded as the highest for his upright and honorable dealings with all. As a builder he figured industriously and capably, end leaves a monument to his memory that will be hard to efface. It was the type of men of the nobility of Mr. Alexander that gave the country firm anchorage in any channel.

Mr. Alexander was one of the notable quartette that located the famous Peck mine in the Bradshaws in 1875, which was the entering wedge of the wonderful mineral resources apparent today. With his devotion to the country and his belief in its possibilities, fortune did not dim his vision, end he remained steadfast to enjoy the fruits of his years of privation among the hills of the country, that preceded his acquiring this bonanza property.

The closing of the earthly career of this splendid citizen and his prominent position among those who entered the Territory in the darkest days of its history, revived his past life in all of its upright and honorable dealings for nearly half a century.

Died at Mayer, Yavapai County, A. T., November 28, 1910, aged 88; buried, Masonic Cemetery in Prescott.

Sources of Information:

Ferish, T. E. - History of Arizona, Vol. 3, p. 211.

Barnes, W. C. - Arizona Place Names, p. 14

Arizona Vital Statistics - Death Certificate No. 207

The Arizona Miner, Prescott - Dec. 14, 1864, p. 2, c. 4; October 24, 1868, p. 2, c. 1; January 9, p. 2, c. 2-3, March 6, 1869, p. 3, c. 1; Nov. 9, 1872, p. 2. c. 2.

The Enterprise, Prescott, August 7, 1878, p. 2 c. 1.

The Courier - Prescott, March 1, 1882, p. 3, c. 3

The Journal-Miner, Prescott, Nov. 29, p. 8 c. 2, Dec. 2, 1910 p. 5 c. 5 (Obituary and funeral)

The Arizona Star - Tucson, December 1, 1910, p. 3 (death notice).

Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860 Record

Name: Thomas M. Alexander

Spouse: Catherine Scott

Date: 24 Sep 1849

County: Brown

State: Illinois

Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT

Microfilm: 1688528

Notes: T. M. Alexander was postmaster of Prescott; his father's name was Ralph.

The Thomas Alexander's built a cabin on the outskirts of town and lived there in the mid-seventies, when they moved out and started a cattle ranch in Sycamore Canyon, about 10 miles below Camp Verde in the Bloodedly Basin country. One Last Frontier, p. 61.

#7. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Alexander came in 1864 from Kansas where they were tired of the bitter fighting over free soil, and were planning to go to California but when they pulled up along Granite Creek they decided to stay. Their five children would have been some of Mrs. Brooks' pupils. Ellen married Ed Peck, the famous Indian scout and discoverer of the rich Peck Silver Mine. He named the settlement near it Alexandra for this family. Mary Alexander married Albert Clough and they had a big farm at Granite Dells. Mr. Alexander had the charter of the old toll road to Hardyville.

1860 Bourbon, Kansas Territory, Post Office Marmaton

Thomas M. Alexander age 38 farmer b. IN

Catherine age 33 housewife b. IL

Elizabeth M. age 10 b. IL

Mary J. age 8 b. IL

Cerene E. age 4 b. IL

James R. age 2 b. IL

http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/nr/naturalresourcesofyavapaicounty.html

Livestock

Yavapai County ranching and livestock production began as early as the 1860's. Some of the earliest ranching families in Yavapai County included the Fain's who originally settled in the Camp Verde area in the 1860's from Kentucky, the Jackson's who registered the third homestead in Arizona near Kirkland in the 1860's, the Rees' family also settling during the 1860's, the Ritter's who came from Texas and California before coming to Arizona in 1868, the Carter's who came from Kansas to settle in the Walnut Grove area in 1873, and the Perkins' who drove cattle from Texas to Arizona in 1900 (the above historical information was supplied by Danny Freeman, Prescott Historian).

1870 Prescott, Yavapai Territory, Arizona - 8 day of July 1870 - Census:

Alexander, T. M. age 48 Farmer b. Indiana

Catherine age 41 housekeeper b. Illinois

E. M. age 19 b. Illinois

Mary age 17 b. Illinois

Ellen age 14 b. Illinois

James age 12 b. Illinois

Henry age 7 b. Kansas

John age 3 b. Arizona

Jackson Fanistina ? age 7 b. Arizona

1880 Prescott, Yavapai Territory, Arizona - 9 or 10 of June 1880 - US Census:

Alexander, Thos. M. age 60 Miner b. IN Father born Ohio Mother born IND

Catherine age 52 keeps house b. IL Father born NJ Mother born SC

James age 22 son b. IL Father born IN Mother born IL

Henry age 17 son b. KS Father born IN Mother born IL

John H. age 14 son b. AZ Father born IN Mother born IL

Caroline Smith - female age 12 boarder b. Iowa Father born Iowa Mother b. Iowa

1900 Arizona Territory Census - Yavapai, Mazatzai Mountains, Verde River Canyon and Aqua Fria Mountains:

Alexander, James age 46 b. Dec. 1853 IL IN IL

John age 33 b. Aug. 1866 AZ IN IL brother to James

White, John W. age 65 b. April 1835 KY KY KY boarder with James and John - all 3 men are single

next residence is Thomas Alexander - father of John and James

Alexander, Thomas age 79 widowed b. Jan. 1821 IN OH IN

1910 Yavapai, AZ Census

Thomas M. Alexander is age 88 and living with son James R. Alexander.

James R Alexander

Age in 1910: 52

Estimated birth year: abt 1858

Birthplace: Illinois

Home in 1910: Township 11, Yavapai, Arizona

Neighbors: View Results

Race: White

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Single

Relation to Head of House: Head

Mother's Birth Place: Illinois

Father's Birth Place: Indiana

Household Members: Name Age

James R Alexander 52

Thomas M Alexander 88

Nathan M Anderson 24 boarder

T. M. ALEXANDER IS LAID TO REST

The funeral of T. M. Alexander was held yesterday from the Ruffner chapel in this city, interment being in the Masonic cemetery where the remains were laid along side of his wife, who preceded him several years ago.

The closing of his earthly career of this splendid citizen and his prominent position among those who entered the Territory in the darkest days of its history relays? his past life in all of its upright and honorable dealings for nearly half a century and ?.

Mr. Alexander was universally regarded as a man of ? traits, and during his long years had enjoyed the good will of many. His death is doubly regretted for the reason that the old column of this day ? passing fast into memory and will soon disappear.

The only relatives present yesterday were his sons, James and John Alexander, which was due to the circumstances that were unavoidable.

The pallbearers were Major A. J. Jordan, Fred G. Brecht, John Ehle, Judge N. L. Griffith, J. N. Rodenburg and Robert Connell, all pioneers and intimate friends. Rev. Deming of the Marina Street Methodist Church officiated in the religious ceremonies.

The deceased was 88 years old, and a native of Indiana, arriving in Prescott in September of 1864.

More About THOMAS MATHEW ALEXANDER:

Burial: Masonic cemetery, Prescott, AZ

Notes for CATHERINE SCOTT:

Territorial Women's Memorial Rose Garden

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CATHARINE SCOTT ALEXANDER

Born on 28 December 1828 in Illinois, Catharine married Thomas Matthew Alexander on 23 September 1849 and arrived in Prescott with her family on 17 September 1864 from New Mexico. Her husband was a Prescott postmaster and they lived on South Montezuma Street and had a cattle ranch in Sycamore Canyon.

She was commended by Rev. G. A. Reeder of the Methodist-Episcopal Church for her good works. Her husband died on 23 June 1880, and the 2 January 1881 issue of the Arizona Miner reported: "Verdict brought by Mrs. Catharine Alexander against Peck Mining Co. to recover the value of the stock in that company won for $80,000. In many respects this is the most important case ever tried in the Courts of the Territory."

Her children were "Minnie" (1850); Mary J. (Mrs. Alfred S. Clough) (1852), who is also represented in the Rose Garden; Elizabeth (Rees) (1864); Serena Ellen (Mrs. Edmund) Peck (1855); James Ralph (1857); John Herbert (1866); Henry (1863); and Ellen. She adopted Bessie Murphey (1877). Her granddaughter Norah Clough Hartzell is also represented in the Rose Garden. Catharine died on 29 April 1898 and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery.

Donor: Mrs. Norah Hartzell

Newspaper - No Name and No date
Verdict for $60,000
The suit brought by Mrs. Catherine Alexander last summer against the Peck Mining Company, to recover the value of her stock in that company, 24,990 shares, valued at $60,000, terminated on Saturday evening by the jury bringing in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum claimed. We heard but little of the evidence in the case and cannot state exactly what the complaint set forth, but we do know that the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the demand made in the complaint. In many respects this is the most important case ever tried in the court of this Territory. Fitch, Churchill and Howard were the attorneys for the plaintiff and Capt. Hargrave for defendants. Whether the decision will cause a suspension of operations at the Peck we are unable to state, but for the sake of the owners, the county, and in fact the Territory, we hope it may not. The verdict seems to please a great many, while on the other hand, there are those who think it was not a just verdict.

Newspaper article - No date, No name.
A Pioneer Lady's Death
Mrs. Catherine Alexander, wife of T. M. Alexander, a native or Illinois but who has been a resident of the section for a great many years, died yesterday after a protracted illness. She was 70 years of age, and besides her husband, leaves three sons and one daughter, all residents of this county. Deceased came here with her family in 1864, and has resided here ever since, and has witnessed the growth and progress of Arizona. She was a most estimable woman, beloved by all who knew her, and her death will be deeply felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. [Handwritten - Friday, April 29.]
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon from the family residence on South Montezuma street, at 2 o'clock, to which friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited. Rev. C. K. Jenness of the Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Masonic cemetery, West Prescott.
[Handwritten - 1898]
The funeral of the late Mrs. T. M. Alexander was largely attended yesterday afternoon, despite the inclement weather. In the long procession as it wended its way to the Masonic cemetery, were particular noticeable many of the old time pioneers of this section.

Death Record not completely filled out but gives the following:

Place of Death Yavapai State Arizona

Full Name: Mrs. Catherine Alexander

Date of Death: April 29, 1898

Cause: Old age and debility

Doctor or Attendant: T. B. Davis

Filed: 1-4-99

Recorder/Registrar: W. Johnson

Children of THOMAS ALEXANDER and CATHERINE SCOTT are:

3. i. ELIZABETH MARINDA³ ALEXANDER, b. August 18, 1850, Illinois; d. 1874, Prescott, AZ.

4. ii. MARY JANE ALEXANDER, b. Abt. 1853, Illinois.

iii. HENRY ALEXANDER, b. December 1853, Kansas.

iv. SERENA ELLEN ALEXANDER, b. Abt. 1856, Illinois; m. EDMUND PECK.

13. Ellen Serena 14. Ed Peck 15. Minnie 1874-99 16. Edmond Peck

Photo Box 109, Folder 13

Notes for EDMUND PECK:

Notes taken from the card file at the archives in Prescott, AZ

Ed Peck

He was the first discoverer of the General Crook Mine. Connected with the Cornucopia Mine. Owned a store in Alexandra; was a school trustee; Incorporator of the May Bean Mining Co.; Pound master in Prescott; Had a farm on Granite Creek; owned a half interest in the Osburn Hotel in Prescott? He ran for the legislature on the Peoples Party ticket and evidently he won as he was a legislator in the 9th AZ Legislative Assembly.

v. JAMES RALPH ALEXANDER, b. 1857, Illinois; d. 1929; m. MAMIE PAIDRICK; b. Of Chicago.

Notes for JAMES RALPH ALEXANDER:

James R. Alexander

Pioneer Cemetery

Prescott, Arizona

This was found in the attachments that Norah Clough Harzell sent to Samuel Rees in the 1940's:

No date.

Pretty Wedding Of Popular Couple

Miss Mamie Paidrick of Chicago and James R. Alexander of Sycamore Creek, were united in marriage Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Heisler in this city. Probate Judge C. P. Hicks, officiating. The event was a very pretty one and many friends and acquaintances of the happy couple were present. The ring ceremony was used. After the wedding the bride and bridegroom with their friends were conducted to the home of Mrs. Ed Roberts, where a splendid wedding supper was served.

Associated with this nuptial event there is a romantic setting to the union of these worthy people, which extends back over twelve years, during which time their affection continued to ripen until the final scene was enacted.

Mrs. Alexander is a fascinating and vivacious young woman, who has resided for many years in Chicago, where she is held in high esteem by many friends. Mr. Alexander is among the pioneer residents of this county, and in addition to being popular and well known is a prosperous cattleman and farmer. They are extended the good wishes of many for a happy and prosperous future and will leave tomorrow for Sycamore Creek, their home.

Newspaper - No name - No date:

J. R. Alexander, Old Pioneer Passes On:
Came to State in '64
(From Sunday Daily)
James Ralph Alexander, 71, wished to die a Pioneer, and he got his wish in four days.
Admitted to the Home on April 17, the old gentleman, who had been in the county hospital for some months, passed away last evening of old age. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mr. Alexander came with his parents into Arizona in Sept. 1864 when there was precious little of what now impresses a man as being "the state". Thee wasn't a city or a town and few hamlets. Prescott was a "settlement on Granite Creek." He was born December 3, 1857 in Illinois and his only surviving relatives are a brother, John Herbert Alexander, of Phoenix, a niece, Mrs. C. K. Hartzell of this city and another brother Henry of Stony Creek, Calif.
Forty Years Near Mayer
Mr. Alexander lived the first few years of his stay in Arizona in Prescott, but for the last 40 years has been a resident of the Mayer district, where he had to do with ranching and fruit growing. He was a respected member of the pioneer community.

vi. JOHN HERBERT ALEXANDER, b. August 1866, Arizona; d. Bet. 1935 - 1936.

Generation No. 3

3. ELIZABETH MARINDA³ ALEXANDER (THOMAS MATHEW², RALPH¹) was born August 18, 1850 in Illinois, and died 1874 in Prescott, AZ. She married JOHN REES March 19, 1873 in Yavapai County, AZ, son of MOSES REES and LYDIA ROCKHILL. He was born April 15, 1835 in Clinton County, OH, and died December 06, 1910 in Prescott, AZ.

Photo Box 109 Folder 13 Prescott Arizona

Written on back: I'm guessing this is the Rees family since the other 2 pages are Ellen and Mary Jane and the woman looks like Minnie.

Notes for ELIZABETH MARINDA ALEXANDER:

Known as "Minnie".

Notes for JOHN REES:

John - July, 1862 entered the Ohio Infantry, Co. D, 2nd Lt. resigned for medical reasons Feb. 18, 1863.

1860 Census shows that he was 21 not 31

1864 John is in Kansas

History of Licking County. - 359 states (website]

Jonathan Rees, captain company F, Twenty-seventh regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted originally as private; commissioned second lieutenant April 10, 1862; first lieutenant July 21, 1862, and captain September 26, 1864. He resigned September 30, 1864, Newark, Ohio.

Wonder which Rees family first settled in Yavapai County? Were they connected to this Rees family?

http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/nr/naturalresourcesofyavapaicounty.html

Livestock

1870 US Census Arizona Territory, Yavapai, Lynx Creek

Rees, J. B. age 35 farmer born Ohio

Doty, R. W. age 35 miner born Ohio

Yavapai Co. Marriage License Book A Page 21

Arizona Marriages, 1864-1982 Record

Name: Elizabeth M. Alexander

Residence: Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona

Gender: Female

Spouse: John Rees

Spouse residence: Agua Fria Calley

Spouse gender: Male

Marriage date: Mar 19, 1873

Source: This record can be found in the marriage book at the County Courthouse located in Yavapai Co., AZ in Volume A on Page 21.

No date - Newspaper

Served With 4 Generals Who Were Elected President

Famous Arizona Veteran In Prescott For Summer Vacation

With a record of having served under four generals in the civil war, who were afterwards elected presidents of the United States, a record claimed, he says, by no other civil war veteran in the territory. Major John Reese, explorer, prospector and miner arrived here yesterday from his mining camp to celebrate the Fourth with his former comrades in arms. Major Reese is a pioneer of the county and has been identified with its development, more or less, since the days following its first settlement. In date of years ? he has been devoting his entire time to the development of his mining claims on the Santa Maria, which are considered among the most promising in that district.

Major Reese commanded six companies in action under Rutherford B. Hayes and General James A. Garfield. Benjamin Harrison was the brigade commander. He also served under Grant, being severely wounded on several occasions. He is still hale and hearty, although the many scars of battle are plainly visible on his person. He will remain here a few weeks on a vacation before returning to his camp.

1880 Big Bug, Yavapai County, Arizona Census taken 22nd, 23rd, 24th day of June, 1880:

John Rees

Age: 45

Estimated birth year: abt 1835

Birthplace: Ohio

Occupation: Superintendent St. Julian Copper Mining Company

Relationship to head-of-household: Self

Home in 1880: Big Bug, Yavapai, Arizona

Marital status: NA

Race: White

Gender: Male

Father's birthplace: VA

Mother's birthplace: NJ

Ruffner Funeral Home Record

Arizona Republican, Sept. 2, 1897
NUGGETS FROM THE HILLS
...J. H. Costello, superintendent of the Golden Wave Mining Company, has recently made a very rich strike in the mine he is working in the Congress district known as the Reese mine. Indications are that the property will become a rival of the famous Congress. It is located on the Martines creek side of the mountains, east of the Congress mine. The Journal-Miner says that a side track will be placed near the mine by the railroad company for convenience in getting supplies.

Arizona Republican, Jan. 2, 1902
Mines and Minerals
Arizona Tin Mines
___ Property In Mohave County.
Bonded for 40,000.
Prescott, Ariz., Dec. 25. - (Special correspondence of The Republican) - F. Benteney (sp?) and John Reese, two oiling miners and prospectors, have just made a remarkable discovery of tin ore in Mohave County. Some time ago ___ tin was found in the Aquarius ___, the range that divides Mohave and Yavapai counties, and upon ___ of the fact, these two pres__ decided that the district where __gaten ore was found ought to be a good locality to prospect for tin. ____ they spent considerable ___ fall in the Aquarius mountains and have recently located five ___ that have a strong surface ___ of tin ore. Samples brought ___ and treated, run as high as ____ and the ore as the same ___ as that of the tin mines at ____ England. (left side of column is hard to read - the story goes on to describe the tin ore)

Prescott Courier, December 10, 1910, 8:2

Major John Reese, a well known pioneer mine owner of this section, came in from Santa Maria mining district Tuesday last (6th), and engaged a room at the Palace Hotel. He was apparently enjoying his accustomed health, and he was a man of robust constitution. He said he came in to get medical treatment for asthma. In about fifteen minutes after he engaged his room he sank into a chair and exclaimed in feeble tones, to Ben Belcher: "Ben, I am dying." These were his last words.

He was a G. A. R. veteran and was a member of the 79th Ohio Infantry before coming to Arizona in the latter part of 1864. He reached the rank of major of volunteers. He was 75 years of age and a native of Ohio. He will be buried in Masonic cemetery, beside the grave of his wife, who was a daughter of the late T. M. Alexander. He leaves a son, who is a resident of Oakland, California. He was a gallant soldier, a man of kindly and genial disposition and a fine representative of the best class of western pioneers.

Prescott Courier, December 17, 1910, 8:1

The funeral of the late Major John Reese took place December 10, 1910, from Ruffner's undertaking chapel, under the auspices of Barrett Post G. A. R. Burial was had in Masonic cemetery, 18 men from Company E, N. G. A., Lt. Harry Thomas commanding, escorting the remains to the grave, where military honors accorded the memory of the departed. The pall bearers were Major A. J. Doran, R. N. Fredericks, T. N. Childers, A. J. Judd, J. N. Rodenburg and John Kinney.

1910 Arizona Territorial Board of Health

Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate of Death No. 456 722

Yavapai County Town of Prescott

Male, White, Widowed

Born 1835

age 75

Occupation: Miner

Birthplace: Iowa

Name of Father and Mother - Don't know

Place of Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Dec. 10, 1910, Prescott, AZ.

Date of Death: Dec. 6, 1910

Paralysis of the heart following general paralysis.

Length of residence: 40 years

From Ruth H. Hussy to John D. Rees April 2, 1901

excerpt:

The Sabina News Paper, dated Dec. 22, 1910, reported that Mrs. Effie M. Adams of Columbus, Ohio, received last week the death of her father, Jon Rees, on the 5th (Dec. 10, 1910) near Prescott, Arizona. A former citizen of Reesville, son of Moses Rees, founder of the village. In 1864 he immigrated West, made his home in Arizona. His occupation of prospector and mines, he acquired considerable wealth in his chosen occupation.

No Date - No Name on Newspaper

Gallant Soldier Called To His Reward

(From Wednesday's Daily)

In apparently good health, and without the least intimation that his end was near, Major John Reese stepped into the Palace Hotel yesterday afternoon to secure a room for the night, and in less than fifteen minutes afterward was a corpse. The only warning heard was when he addressed Ben Belcher, and after the salutation, exclaimed in a feeble voice, "Ben, I'm dying." With that farewell, he sank into a chair, expiring fifteen minutes later.

Major Reese arrived from Shultz's ranch on the Santa Maria on the 1:45 o'clock train and after conversing with friends at the depot a few minutes, entered a hack and was driven to the Palace, where he had made his headquarters since it was built. He was nimble and from his general appearance appeared in fair health. He said he was desirous of receiving medical attention for a recurrence of asthma, hence would not exert himself by walking up town.

His death was a shock to all and sorrow was expressed that this well known and upright pioneer had passed away. Connected with the visit of this popular citizen to Prescott, his intention was to make application for admission to the Pioneer Home on its opening day, which would have been willingly granted.

The death of Major Reese takes away another strong, and prominent citizen of the pioneer era, who in the early days was probably better known for his kindly feelings and generous inclinations than any other person of that day. He fellowship was striking in its open good will, and especially was this true in his devotion for the little children, all of whom revered him, and in turn were extended any courtesy within his power. In Prescott, today, are many grown to womanhood, who will recall tender considerations at the hands of this man, and who keenly feel his loss.

Before coming to Arizona, in the latter part of 1864, Mr. Reese was a first lieutenant in the 79th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving with distinction until his discharge. His record was without a blemish, and through his courageous conduct he was repeatedly promoted until he reached the rank of Major of volunteers. Ill health drove him out of the army, and he came to the West to secure relief by a change in climate. His record is on file at the War Department and is one of exceptional ability as a soldier.

He was born in Ohio and was 75 years old. He married several years ago, in this city, a daughter of the late T. M. Alexander, who is buried in the Masonic cemetery of this city. His remains will be placed alongside those of his wife. A son, residing in Oakland, Cal. survives, while other relatives live in this section.

Other notes: John Rees was involved with the Kit Carson and the Eclipse Mine. His tombstone says Lt. not Major, wonder why?

Child of ELIZABETH ALEXANDER and JOHN REES is:

5. i. WILLIAM DEWITT⁴ REES, b. January 28, 1874, Prescott, AZ; d. December 17, 1923, Cleveland, OH.

4. MARY JANE³ ALEXANDER (THOMAS MATHEW², RALPH¹) was born Abt. 1853 in Illinois. She married ALFRED SUMNER CLOUGH.

NOTES FOR A. S. CLOUGH:

Clough, Alfred Sumner, born at Warren, Grafton County, New Hampshire, October 5, 1836; son of William and Mercy (Knowlton) Clough, both natives of New Hampshire; married Mary Jane Alexander (1852-1903), daughter of Thomas M. and Catherine (Scott) Alexander, at Prescott, April 13, 1874; children, Frank Sumner (1875-'92) and Norah, who married Dr. Clark K. Hartzell.

Left home for the West, at age 21; was in Salt Lake City when he heard of the gold strike on Lynx Creek and came to Arizona via Lee's Ferry in the winter of 1864-65; had poor luck at mining so did odd jobs such as cutting hay with a hoe in Williamson Valley and working as a teamster; Sharlot Hall stated that he cut, hauled and set up the first flagstaff in Prescott; in October, 1868, he settled on a tract of dry farming land north of Prescott, mention of which appeared in the Arizona Miner of September 11, 1869:

A trip down Granite Creek - We had no idea there were on Lower Granite such splendid ranches as Cary's, Clough's, Hathaway's and many others we might name. Had the season been a good one for raising corn, enough would have been produced on Granite Creek, below the rocks, to supply Fort Whipple.

Listed U. S. Census, 1870, Lower Granite Creek, Yavapai County, A. T., age 33, occupation - Farmer; the following items were published in the Arizona Miner:
February 15, 1873 - A. S. Clough has, at last, struck a good thing in the shape of excellent lime rock. If you don't believe us, go and look at the lime he had made from said rock, which (the lime) is for sale at Brooke and Linn's livery stable.

July 30, 1875 - Mr. A. S. Clough, of Point of Rocks, whose corn was as promising as any in the country, informs us that the rains came too late to do him any good. His corn was higher than his head, and if it had rained ten days earlier than it did, his prospect for the finest field ever obtained in these parts was first rate. The rain, however, held off, and while it descended copiously on his neighbors, in several refreshing showers, it was not until the 15th of July that it rained on the Clough farm, and now his corn is past redemption, except it my be for fodder.
    This is the sixth year Clough has lost his crops either by drought or hail. The few vines and vegetables left him by the demon this year were beaten into the ground by hail on Sunday night. A man of less courage than Clough would have sought other grounds ere this, but he holds on like grim death and seems determined to make it win.

He gave up trying to grow crops with rainfall when, according to the Arizona Miner, of October 19, 1877, he bought the Joseph Curtis ranch near Point of Rocks for $2,250 which consisted of 200 acres of irrigated land on Granite Creek; the Prescott Arizona Enterprise mentioned him twice in 1878:

March 6 -- A. S. Clough is putting forth his energies upon his new farm at Point of Rocks.
October 5 - A. S. Clough has two wagons and teams engaged hauling lime from his kiln to Prescott.

The following are taken from a number of references to him printed in the Prescott Courier:

July 13, 1888 - A. S. Clough has opened a fruit depot in Dr. Kendall's old store.
July 13, 1897 - A. S. Clough is preparing to start a store on the south side of the plaza for the sale of the products of his orchards. He says Prescott has grown so large that he can no longer drive in from his ranch and make the rounds of the city in one day.

The Arizona Miner mentions him twice in 1890, stating on February 12:
A. S. Clough was in town today supplying our people with the best flavored apples produced in any country, raised on his Point of Rocks ranch.
And again on July 30:
A. S. Clough is building a new two-story building 18x34 feet on the lot adjoining the Waldo House on the north. Judge A. O. Noyes is boss architect and builder of the structure.

An advertisement in the Miner of January 3, 1899, reads:
Apple jelly in cans. Apples in barrels packed at the ranch - shipped ot the mines on orders from responsible parties. Delivered at P. & E. Depot, F. O. B. - A. S. Clough.

Died at his home near Point of Rocks, north of Prescott, Yavapai County, A. T., April 8, 1908, aged 71; buried Citizens Cemetery, Prescott; the following is taken from an obituary published in the Prescott Journal-Miner:

    Deceased arrived in Prescott in 1864, when the now beautiful city was only a settlement. He assisted in the construction of the first jail ever built here as well as in the erection of other buildings which have long since been replaced with more modern structures. In the latter 60's he appropriated and settled on what is now known as the Ole Peterson ranch which he later sold to Peterson. He then purchased the Curtis ranch now known as the Clough ranch, where he died yesterday.
    In his death, this County loses one of its most industrious and enterprising citizens. He was a man of frugal habits and generous sympathies, endowed with that characteristic of the New England stock from whence he sprung, honesty in his dealings with his fellowmen. His death is deeply regretted by the members of the pioneer families of the City and County among whom he was very popular, as well as by all who knew him.
    He leaves a valuable estate in this City, which he accumulated during his forty-four years of residence here by industrious and strict attention to business affairs.
Sources of Information:
The Great Register of Yavapai County, 1876, 1882, 1892-98
Yavapai County Marriage Records, Book 1, p. 26
The Arizona Miner, Prescott, September 11, 1869, 3:1; October 29, 1870, 4:1; Dec. 2, 1871, 3:2; January 27, 1872, 3:5; Feb. 15, 1873, 3:1; Jan. 22, 2:3; April 2, 2:5; July 30, 3:1 and December 17, 1875, 2:4; Oct. 19, 1877; Feb. 12, 3:2 and July 30, 1890, 3:1; Jan. 3, 1899, 2:2.
The Arizona Enterprise, Prescott, March 6, 2:1; April 6, 2:4; and October 5, 1878, 3:1
The Prescott Courier, Feb. 24, 1886, 2:1 (Clough vs Wing); July 13, 1888, 3:1; July 26, 1890, 4:1; July 13, 3:3 and August 24, 1897, 3:1; Jan. 27, 1903, 3:7 (death of wife); April 9, 1:3 and April 13, 1908, 1:4 (obituary and funeral); June 29, 1946, sec 2, 5:1 (article by Sharlot Hall)
The Journal Miner, Prescott, July 15, 1897, 4:1; April 9, 1908, 5:2 (obituary)
The Arizona Citizen, Tucson, October 5, 1872, 1:4

Newspaper - no name-no date
Death Beckons Another Old Pioneer
A. S. Clough Dies At Point of Rocks, Aged 72,
Had Resided In This Vicinity Nearly Half a Century.
    A. S. Clough, one of the respected pioneers of this Territory died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home near Point of Rocks after an illness of two years. His death was due to general debility. He was aged 72 years and a native of New Hampshire. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
    Deceased arrived in Prescott in 1864 (5) when the now beautiful city was only a settlement. He assisted in the construction of the first jail ever built here as well as in the erection of a number of other buildings which have long since been replaced with more modern structures. In the latter 60's he appropriated and settled on what is now known as the Ole Peterson ranch which he later sold to Peterson. He then purchased the Curtis ranch, now known as the Clough ranch, where he died yesterday. He was united in marriage after a short residence here to Miss Mary Alexander, daughter of T. M. Alexander, a resident of the Sycamore Creek country. Two children were born of the union. Miss Nora Clough being the only one surviving.
    In his death this country loses one of its most industrious and enterprising pioneer citizens. He was a man of frugal habits and generous sympathies, endowed with that characteristic of the New England stock from whence he sprung, honesty in his dealings with his fellowmen. His death is deeply regretted by the members of the pioneer families of the city and county among whom he was very popular, as well as by all who knew him.
He leaves a valuable estate in this city, which he accumulated during his fourty-four years of residence here by industrious and strict attention to business affairs.

Newspaper - no name - no date
A. S. Clough, one of the most respected pioneer residents of this section, died at his home, below Point Ranch, a few miles north of Prescot, April 8, 1908. He had been sick for several months. He is survived by his daughter, Miss Clough, who resided with her father and was with him during his last sickness. He had lived in this section for about 40 years, and by untiring industry had accumulated quite a competency, consisting of his ranch home and real estate in Prescott. In his death this section ahs lost an honorable and useful citizen. He was of that self-reliant and energetic New England stock which knows no such words as falter or fail. His life fight was a brave one and he was a man among men.

1. A. S. Clough 2. Mary Jane Alexander Clough 3. F. S. Clough 1875-1892

Photo Box 109, Folder 13

Mary Jane Alexander Clough

Headstone for A. S. Clough, Mary Jane and Frank Clough

Marriage License Alfred S. Clough and Mary Jane Alexander

Clough Plot

Notes for MARY JANE ALEXANDER:

Mary J Alexander

Age in 1860: 8

Birth Year: abt 1852

Birthplace: Illinois

Home in 1860: Bourbon, Kansas Territory

Gender: Female

Post Office: Marmaton

Value of real estate: View image

Household Members: Name Age

Thomas M Alexander 38

Catharine Alexander 33

Elizabeth M Alexander 10

Mary J Alexander 8

Cerene E Alexander 4

James R Alexander 2

MARY JANE ALEXANDER CLOUGH

http://www.sharlot.org

Mary Jane, the daughter of pioneers Thomas M. and Catharine Scott Alexander, was born on 22 November 1852 in Brown County, Illinois. She married Alfred Sumner Clough on 13 (or 23) April 1874 in Round Valley. Mr. Clough cut the first flag pole set up on the Plaza in Prescott.

She had two children: Frank Sumner (1875-1892), and Norah Hartzell (1878), who is also represented in the Rose Garden. The Cloughs had an orchard at Point of Rocks and a home in Prescott. A. S. Clough, according to the September 1898 Miner, "opened my fruit stand at the old place in basement #122 Montezuma and sell apples by the box, barrel, or pound at 3-5 cents... orders of 25 cents or more delivered."

A photo of Mary and the ranch is on display in the Sharlot Hall Building. The Clough family Bible is also in the Sharlot Hall Museum. She died in Los Angeles on 22 February 1903 and is buried in Citizens Cemetery.

Donor: Norah Hartzell

Feb. 25, 1903

The remains of the late Mrs. A. S. Clough will arrive on tonight's train. The funeral will take place from the parlors of P. Mohn & Co. The hour of the funeral has not yet been definitely fixed it but will be tomorrow. Rev. A. M. Gibbons will conduct the services.

Feb. 1903

- Mrs. A. S. Clough, a pioneer lady of this city and section, died in Los Angeles last Sunday. A. S. Clough will arrive in Prescott with the remains Wednesday, Feb. 25. Notice of the funeral will be given later. Mrs. Clough leaves a husband and daughter to mourn her loss, as well as numbers of friends throughout this section of country. Accompanied by her husband, she left for California about a week ago to undergo a surgical operation. She was about 50 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Clough were married in this county. Mrs. Clough was a Miss Alexander, and her father, a pioneer of this county, now resides at Mayer.

1903

An Easter Memorial

Perhaps a few beyond the circle of her most intimate friends realize what a genuine pioneer was lost to Prescott in the death of Mrs.. Alfred S. Clough on the 23rd of February last. To have watched the growth of one's own city and state from its birth is an exceptional experience and that such an experience should fall within the short span of fifty years is more unusual still.

Mrs. Clough was indeed a pioneer of other states as well; she was born on November 22, 1862 [sic 1852], in Versailles county, Illinois, then a new country. In 1858 her father moved his family into Kansas where the free soil flight was hottest, and for six years they were part of that ever changing border life. But it was not a pleasant outlook and in May, 1864, her father again started with his family to find a new and more peaceful home. Some years before Mr. Alexander had crossed the plains to California and it was to the Russian River in that state that he now planned to remove.

There were twelve families in the party when they reached Big Bend on the Arkansas river and learned that the northern route to California, which they had meant to take was no longer safe by reason of hostile Indians. So they turned southward to Santa Fe meaning to go on from there to California.

There was no thought of stop in in the scarcely organized territory which had a year before been set off from New Mexico. Nine tenths of Arizona was still marked "unexplored" on the map and Prescott consisted of a governor's proclamation and a few log houses when the caravan of ox teams wound in along the old government road bringing with its dozen families, thirty children, of which the twelve year old Mary Alexander was one.

So though it was not planned they became permanent settlers and for many years thereafter the family name is identified with the history of this section. It was her father who secured the charter for the old toll road from Hardyville to Prescott and with Capt. Hardy and others built and operated it.

The Peck mine, that most famous of Arizona's silver bonanza, was found and for several years worked by the little prospecting party of whom Mr. Alexander was one.

On April 13, 1874, Mary Alexander was married to Alfred S. Clough, also a pioneer, and thereafter her life was spent near Prescott; most of the time on the Point of Rocks ranch famous for its fine fruit and beautiful natural location.

Quiet and retiring as she always was she yet drew around her a circle of warm friends who one and all felt the influence of her kindly, earnest nature and found help and inspiration in her keen and sympathetic interest. Her memory was a storehouse of incidents interwoven with the early history of Prescott and the surrounding section, and she appreciated as few have done the importance of preserving the fast fading record of those first years. It is not alone in her own home that she will be missed; such friendly, earnest natures are the sunshine of the world and there are many for whom it will be less bright because of her absence.

Dear friend, who into the stillness

We mis-name "death" has passed,

Touching our hearts with it chillness,

Our souls with its wonder vast.

For you let be no sorrow;

No words of grief be said;

What care may the living borrow

For them, the happy dead?

Who passing outward leave behind

But tender memory,

And in the hearts that love, them find

Their immortality. S. M. H.

Child of MARY ALEXANDER and ALFRED CLOUGH is:

i. Frank Clough born 1875

Newspaper clipping - no name- no date:
Born
At Point of Rocks, on Granite Creek, Dec. 28, 1875, to the wife of A. S. Clough, a son.

Newspaper - no name - no date:
Frank Clough, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Clough, of Point of Rocks, died this morning at 9 o'clock of heart disease. Deceased was a bright young man, and lacked only one week of being 18 years old.
The funeral of the late Frank Clough took place from the M. E. Church this morning at 10:30 o'clock, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends of the bereaved relatives. The services were conducted by Rev. C. J. Chase, and were very impressive. The death of this young man is a very severe shock to his parents, as he was their only son. He was an exemplary young man, and a dutiful and affectionate son, and his bereaved relatives have the warmest sympathy of the community in their affliction.

ii NORA⁴ CLOUGH, b. April 01, 1878, Point of Rocks, AZ; m. CLARK KENNEDY HARTZELL, 1914.

Notes for NORA CLOUGH:

Newspaper clipping - no name - no date:
Born.
At Point of Rocks, near Prescott, April 1, 1878, to the wife of A. S. Clough, a daughter.

NORAH CLOUGH HARTZELL

Norah, the daughter of Mary Alexander and Alfred Clough, was born 1 April 1878 at Point of Rocks, Arizona. She attended the School of Home Economics in Boston. On 15 April 1914 in Phoenix, she was married to Dr. Clark Kennedy Hartzell, a dentist. The Miner of 17 April 1914 headlined "Cupid's Forceps Ends Pretty Romance," and reads "Dr. Clark Kennedy Hartzell had abandoned the forlorn life of a bachelor and was at last in the realm of a happy benedict... Miss Nora Clough is gifted with a fascinating and vivacious personality that has made her a favorite of many."

They made their home at 228 South Pleasant Street in Prescott. Norah was a member of the Monday Club and one of the original members of the Historical Society of Prescott. She and Sharlot Hall were chosen as delegates to represent Northern Arizona at the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial conference in Los Angeles.

She and her husband gave a bequest to the Museum making possible the building of a room for their Indian artifacts. Norah's mother, Mary Alexander Clough, and her grandmother, Catharine Alexander, are also represented in the Rose Garden. She died in January 1957 and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery.

Hartzell Home

Notes for C. K. Hartzell

Newspaper - no name - no date

Dr. C. K. Hartzell Claimed By Death

Dr. C. K. Hartzell, 83 [sic 85], resident of Prescott for about 50 years, died yesterday morning at a local hospital, following a brief illness. The family home is at 226 South Pleasant Street.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Ruffner Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Charles Franklin Parker will officiate at the services, which will be followed by interment in Mountain View cemetery.

Dr. Hartzell, who was born in North Benton, Ohio, March 29, 1866, was a graduate of the Northwestern Dental college in Chicago. He came to Arizona in 1900 for the relief of asthma, locating in Phoenix. Shortly after, he came to Prescott and established a dental practice.

After 20 years, he retired to lead an outdoor life, being greatly interested in hunting. He also enjoyed studying the history of the early Indians and collected many fine relics through the years.

He is survived by his wife, Norah Clough Hartzell, and a niece, Miss Hazel Hartzell, of Benton, Ohio.

Generation No. 4

5. WILLIAM DEWITT⁴ REES (ELIZABETH MARINDA³ ALEXANDER, THOMAS MATHEW², RALPH¹) was born January 28, 1874 in Prescott, AZ, and died December 17, 1923 in Cleveland, OH. He married MAZIE ROBERTSON June 27, 1908 in Clark County, IN, daughter of WILLIAM ROBERTSON and SUSAN HUNDLEY. She was born 1890 in Lexington, KY, and died February 28, 1930 in Lexington, KY.

Notes for WILLIAM DEWITT REES:

Confusion over name the Arizona information from the Alexanders lists name as DeWitt Alexander Rees

Other information indicates William

Note that the 1910 Census says his mother was born in Kansas and father born in Ohio and on the 1920 Census he states mother was born in Arizona and father born in California. William was born 1874 on 1910 census and born 1878 on the 1920 census. Both men are in the same area with a wife name Mazie and I haven't found any other matches for William DeWitt Rees which leads me to believe these are the same men. His WWI records says he was born in 1874.

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Record

Name: DeWitt Rees

Spouse Name: Mazie Robertson

Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1908

Marriage County: Clark

Comment: 508

Source Title 1: Clark County, Indiana

Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1905-1920 Inclusive Volume

Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Records Located County Clerks Of

Book: 29 Jan 1874

OS Page: 5

1910 US Census - Cleveland, Ohio - Cuyahoga Co. Census taken April 20, 1910

Reese, W. D. age 36 AZ OH KS

Mazie age 21 KY Scot-Eng KY

According to his father's (John Reese] obituary, his son was living in Oakland, California in December, 1910.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record

Name: William Dewitt Rees

City: Cleveland

County: Cuyahoga

State: Ohio

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1874

Race: White

Roll: 1831944

Draft Board: 18

Record states that he was a motorman with the Cleveland Railway Co.

Residence: 451 E. 128, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH

Mrs. Mazie Rees

Date of registration: Sept. 12, 1918

Medium Build, Medium Height, Black Hair, Brown eyes.

Cleveland Railway Company

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cleveland Railway Company was the public transit operator in Cleveland, Ohio beginning in 1859 and buses from 1912.

Transit operations were later passed over to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.

Some of the city's streetcars were sold to the Toronto Transit Commission and Berlin and Waterloo Street Railway Company.

1920 Census - Cleveland, Ohio - Cuyahoga Co. taken January 2, 1920:Rees, William age 42 head of household born Arizona Father b. California Mother b. Arizona

Mazie age 31 wife b. Kentucky Father b. Scotland Mother b. Virginia

Vera age 9 dau b. Kentucky Father b. Arizona Mother b. Kentucky

Samuel age 8 son b. Kentucky Father b. Arizona Mother b. Kentucky

More About WILLIAM DEWITT REES:

Census: 1910, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH

Notes for MAZIE ROBERTSON:

Mazie Robertson

Spouse Name: DeWitt Rees

Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1908

Marriage County: Clark

Comment: 508

Source Title 1: Clark County, Indiana

Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1905-1920 Inclusive Volum

Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Records Located County Clerks Of

Book: 09 Oct 1888

OS Page: 5

REES, MAZIE -- February 28, 1930

REES, MAZIE "Mrs. Mazie Rees dies" Mrs. Mazie Robertson Rees, 40, died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. W.J. Urfer, 303 Madison Place, this morning.

REES, MAZIE -- March 2, 1930

REES, MAZIE "Deaths and funerals" Funeral services of Mrs. Mazie Robertson Rees, who died Friday morning, will be held at the residence, 1312 North Limestone street, this afternoon.

Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000 Record

Name: Mazie Rees

Death Date: 28 February , 1930

Death Place: Fayette

Age: 040

Volume: 7

Certificate: 3394

Mrs. Mazie Rees Dies

Mrs. Mazie Robertson Rees, 40, died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Urfer, 303 Madison Place, this morning at 10:30 o'clock.

She was the daughter of the late W. T. and Susan Hunley Robertson and is survived by a daughter Mrs. James F. Hunley, and a son, Samuel D. Rees, and her sister, Mrs. Urfer.

The body was removed to the W. R. Milward mortuary and later taken to her home, 1312 north Limestone street, where services will be held. Service arrangements will be announced later.

Mrs. Mazie R. Rees

Mrs. Mazie Robertson Rees, 40 years old, died at the residenc eof her sister, Mrs. W. J. Urfer, 303 Madison place, yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock. She was the daughter of the late W. T. and Susan Hunley Robertson, and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James F. Hunley; one son, Samuel D. Rees; and her sister. The body was removed to her residence at 1312 North Limestone street, where funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Jesse Herrmann, pastor of the Second Street Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the family lot in the Lexington cemetery.

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM REES and MAZIE ROBERTSON:

John D. Rees has a copy of the Marriage License in his files. Dated June 27, 1908, signed by Curtis W. Ballard, Clerk.

Children of WILLIAM REES and MAZIE ROBERTSON are:

6. i. SAMUEL DEWITT⁵ REES, b. January 27, 1912, Lexington, KY; d. August 22, 1986, Lakeside Park, KY.

ii. VERA IONE REES, b. May 22, 1910; d. November 10, 1943, Lexington, KY; m. JAMES F. HUNLEY, January 07, 1930, Lexington, KY.

Notes for VERA IONE REES:

Reese, DeWitt - May 22, 1910

Reese, DeWitt - "A daughter is born" Born to Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Reese of Cleveland, Ohio, at the residence of Mrs. Reese's father, W. T. Robertson, of this city, a daughter.

Hunley, Vera Rees - Mrs. Vera Rees Hunley, 33, wife of James F. Hunley 1312 Paris Road, until recently associated with Embry and Co., died yesterday at hospital.

Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000 Record

Name: Vera Hunley

Death Date: 8 November , 1943

Death Place: Fayette

Age: 033

Residence: Fayette

Volume: 49

Certificate: 24106

Who is this Vera Hunley?

Social Security Death Index Record

Name: Vera Hunley

SSN: 294-03-2376

Last Residence: 44103 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States of America

Born: 4 Feb 1898

Died: 9 Sep 1996

State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 )

Mrs. Vera Rees Hunley Is Claimed by Death

Mrs. Vera Rees Hunley, 33, wife of James F. Hunley of 1312 Paris road, died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph's hospital after a long illness.

A native of Lexington, she was a daughter of the late William D. and Maize Robertson Rees. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian church and was educated in the Lexington public schools and at St. Catherine's academy. She was until recently associated with Embry and Company.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Hunley is survived by a brother, Sgt. Samuel D. Rees, U. S. Air Corps stationed in China, and an aunt, Mrs. W. J. Urfer, Fayette county. The body was removed to the W. R. Milward mortuary chapel where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Jesse Herrmann, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be in the Lexington cemetery. The casket bearers will be I. B. Jones, John H. Bell, C F. White, J. D. Hart, James J. Dodd and Plummer M. Jones.

Notes for JAMES F. HUNLEY:

1930 US Census - Fayette Co., KY

Hunley, James age 23 born KY father born KY mother born Ky

Vera age 19 born KY father born AZ mother born KY

Rees, Sam age 17 roomer born KY father born AZ mother born KY

Freckman, Margaret widowed roomer age 35 born KY father born KY mother born KY

Ben age 13 roomer born KY father born KY mother born KY

Peggy age 6 roomer born KY father born KY mother born KY

Dorris ? age 8 roomer born KY father born Ky mother born KY

Marriage Notes for VERA REES and JAMES HUNLEY:

Hunley, James "Social-personal" Mrs. W. D. Rees, 1312 Maysville Road, Lexington, Ky., announces the marriage of her daughter, Vera Ione, to Mr. James F. Hunley, of Lexington, in Jeffersonville, Ind., Jan. 7, at the home of Dr. Robert Dilman. Mr. Hunley is the son of Mrs. M. B. Hunley.

Generation No. 5

6. SAMUEL DEWITT⁵ REES (WILLIAM DEWITT⁴, ELIZABETH MARINDA³ ALEXANDER, THOMAS MATHEW², RALPH¹) was born January 27, 1912 in Lexington, KY, and died August 22, 1986 in Lakeside Park, KY. He married JANE ELIZABETH MALONEY August 25, 1945 in Blessed Sacrament Parrish, Ft. Mitchell, KY, daughter of JOHN MALONEY and MARGURITE RUTTLE. She was born May 11, 1916 in Covington, KY, and died 1981 in Covington, KY.

Notes for SAMUEL DEWITT REES:

Some records will show date of birth 1913 dad

Found out late in life he was a year older.

1930 US Census - Fayette Co., KY

Hunley, James age 23 born KY father born KY mother born Ky

Vera - age 19 born KY father born AZ mother born KY

Rees, Sam - age 17 roomer born KY father born AZ mother born KY

Freckman, Margaret widowed roomer age 35 born KY father born KY mother born KY

Ben age 13 roomer born KY father born KY mother born KY

Peggy age 6 roomer born KY father born KY mother born KY

Dorris ? age 8 roomer born KY father born Ky mother born KY

In 1943 (from his sister's obituary] Sgt. Samuel D. Rees, U. S. Air Corps stationed in China.

Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000 Record

Name: Samuel D Rees

Death Date: 23 August , 1986

Death Place: Ohio

Age: 074

Residence: Kenton

Volume: 909

Certificate: 1719

Notes for JANE ELIZABETH MALONEY:

1945

Rev. Blees Unites Pair in Rectory

Bride Wears Pendant Brought From India

A wedding of exceptional beauty was that of Miss Jane Elizabeth Maloney, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Maloney, Lakeside Park, Ft. Mitchell, and Sgt. Samuel DeWitt Rees, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William DeWitt Rees, of Lexington, which was performed at 3:38 o'clock Monday afternoon in the rectory of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell, by Rev. Father William Blees.

Miss Anne Maloney , sister of the bride, was her bridesmaid, and Mrs. C. Gordon Walker, matron-of-honor.

Mr. James F. Huntley, of Lexington, brother-in-law of Sgt. Rees, was best man. Ushers were Sgt. Thomas L. Hicks, of Dayton, Ohio, Mr. Raymond Pace, of Lexington; Lt. C. Gordon Walker, of Ft. Mitchell, and Richard Maloney, brother of the bride.

An exquisite gown of white crepe fashioned with a notched V-shaped neckline and sequin trim, was worn by the bride. Her small halo cap was of white sequins edged with a friel veil of white net, and her only ornament was a heart-shaped jade pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom brought from India the pendant, which is more than 200 years old, and inlaid with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The bride's bouquet was a cascade of all-white orchids and stephanotis.

Mrs. Maloney was in a soft light grey gown of basket weave, and wore a shoulder corsage of orchids.

A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents.

Following the reception the couple departed for an eastern wedding journey, and upon their return will reside in the vicinity of Wright Field, Dayton, where the bridegroom is stationed.

The occasion was given additional happy significance by news received from Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Maloney, the former Virginia Walsh, of Vancouver, B. C., of the birth of a son in Los Angeles. The newcomer has been named Kevin Walsh Maloney.

Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000 Record

Name: Jane E Rees

Death Date: 19 July , 1981

Death Place: Kenton

Age: 065

Residence: Kenton

Volume: 40

Certificate: 19967

John found among his dad's belongings the following letter:

Memorial Day 1946

Dear Cousin,

Your telegram came on Mon and last night - at 9:20 the phone call - I had not gotten around to answer -as I am not always in the letter-writing mood - am glad you are so pleased with a son - and trust you will make him a better father than the great-grandfather after whom he is named - John Rees - as for coming west - would not advise trips anywhere just now, for the hotels - will not make reservations only for three days and with food shortages - it is best to stay at home - and the young son will be happier there -

I have not done any entertaining for over years - a "stroke" put me in the semi-invalid class - and I have to avoid any and all excitement and unnecessary work - and rest much of the time in bed and there is a diet to keep the blood pressure down - so visiting a visitors are out for what was time a cure is effected - Sorry, but I would not be here if I did not (can't make out)

I have a cape that belonged to your father and then my brother and my mother had kept it for 25 years and I treasured it - for it was all I had of my grandmother's fine needle work - It could be made into bibs for the son - and thus put in some use - after 72 years - It is quite time. I had intended to get a bib as a ____ and cut out what ever number it would make and bind them with pink tape, but have not been able to get out or make them so will send along the cape - as it is and you and the wife can do what ever you like - it would also make hot dish mats. Grandmother Alexander died - 48? years ago - She never owned a sewing machine but did wonderful handwork. I have a quilt made and quilted by her - from the dresses of the three sisters and have wondered if you would care for it or if it would fit into your modern house? Your grandmother, Minnie Alexander, Mary, my mother, and Aunt Ella - the youngest of the three sisters - the old prints are interesting - my mother never used it - nor have I - just stored it away. I have always liked a white bed spread - best.

With best wishes to you both.

Very sincerely,

Norah C. Hartzell

August 9, 1946

Prescott, Ariz.

Dear Cousin Sam & Jane

A box of Arizona souvenirs are on the way to you by express - and I hope you will get some little enjoyment out of some of the things, at least - the quilt was made sometime in 1880 - when I was a small girl and kept all the years. Everything is marked and the Navajo Rug and small square are particularly a product of Arizona and the cactus - napkin ring - - Hope Pottery - It has been varnished inside but if water is used - put a glass to hold water. Indian Pottery is decorative rather than useful. Rains came early this year after a long rainless season and has been hot - 100 degrees one day last week - some are taking things easy days - The Swoki ? ceremonials were held last Sun - you missed them when you were here a thrilling spectacle - which you should have seen - even if you had to sit in the bleachers - It has been carried on for 26 years - and we attended all of them up to the time of my disablement we had those Yankee cousins here in 1940 and have not attended since - Prescott business men put on the show - depicting the snake dance at the end a prayer for a rain by the Hope Indians. You will become Western minded by the time you reach the bottom of that carton.

Sincerely,

N. C. Hartzell

A note found in Dad's papers: