Rachel Susanna Drew

Francis Jefferson Coates was born August 24, 1843, in Platteville, Grant Co., Wisconsin Territory, and died January 27, 1880, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE, at age 36. He is the son of William Starr Coates of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pa, and Cynthia Harriet Cain of Tennessee. Buried in Dorchester Cemetery, Saline Co., NE. He was a Medal of Honor recipient for his courageous actions in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War.

Rachel Susanna Drew: Born January 23, 1846, in Madison Twp., Clinton Co., IN, or in Hamilton Co., IN; Died September 28, 1933, in Independence, Blue Twp., Jackson Co., MO (about age 87). Buried in Dorchester Cemetery, Saline Co., NE. She is the daughter of Waldron Drew of Miami Co., OH, and Mazey Ann Blake of Sharpsburg, Blair (Bedford) Co., PA. She lived in Knob Noster, MO, at the time of her death, which was due to an automobile accident at Han Horn Road and Mount Washington Cemetery entrance.

Francis Jefferson Coates and Rachel Susanna Drew were married April 21, 1867, in Muscoda, Grant Co., WI.

Francis Jefferson Coates and Rachel Susanna (Drew) Coates had five children:

1. Francis Jefferson "Frank" Coates Jr.: Born January 16, 1868, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI; Died October 11, 1934, in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE (age 66). Married (1) October 12, 1887, in Unknown to Mary Mattes: Born May 1864/1865 in Nebraska; Died August 6, 1917, in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE (about age 32). Married (2) to Harriet Evelyn Ferris: Born 1887/1888 in Illinois; Died Unknown.
2. Alfrata "Retta" Coates: Born March 2 or 8, 1869, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI; Died January 20, 1879, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE (age 9).
3. William Waldron Coates: Born June 21, 1872, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE; Died September 21, 1947, in Monterey, Monterey Co., Ca (age 75). Married February 10, 1896, in Tippecanoe Co., IN, to Iva Meredith: Born July 5, 1877, in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE; Died August 3, 1928, in Kaw, Jackson Co., MO (age 51).
4. Rena Cynthia Coates: Born November 21, 1874, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE; Died after 1940 in Missouri? Married May 1892 in Saline Co., NE, to William James Weston: Born March 21, 1861, in England; Died August 20, 1940, on Washington Twp., Johnson Co., MO (age 79). He is buried in Knob Noster City Cemetery, Knob Noster, MO.
5. Eva Melissa Coates: Born June 3, 1879, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE; Died after 1930 in Unknown. Married November 1893 in Nebraska to Joseph Adelbert Withee: Born March 9, 1878, in Yankton Co., Dakota Territory; Died Unknown.

Rachel Susanna (Drew) Coates then married O. H. Brown.

O. H. Brown was born Unknown and died before 1900 in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE, at age Unknown.

O. H. Brown and Rachel Susanna (Drew) Coates were married June 4, 1892, in Douglas, NE.

O. H. Brown and Rachael Susanna "Rachel" (Drew) (Coates) Brown had no children.

TIMELINE

Sarah Stetler was born April 21, 1819 in New York.

Henry Brenneman was born November 15, 1822, in North Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

Mazey Ann Blake was born February 3, 1825, in Sharpsburg, Blair (Bedford) Co., PA.

Waldron Drew and Sarah Stelter were married March 1840 in New York.

The 1840 U. S. Census taken 1840 shows John Brenniman is the Head of Household and is living in Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living there: Males, 0-5=1, 5-9=1, 10-14=1, 15-19=1, 20-29=2and 50-59=1; Females, 5-9=1, 10-14=1, and 40-49-1.

Henry Brenneman and Mazie Ann Blake were married August 11, 1844, in Pennsylvania. They lived near Sharpsburg, Blair Co., PA.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 14, 1850, shows Waldron Drew (age 31) born in Ohio is a Farmer and is living in Madison Twp., Clinton Co., IN. Living with him is Sarah Drew (age 31) born in Indiana. Also living there are five children, all born in Indiana: Jacob A. Drew (age 9); Mary A. Drew (age 6); Rachael S. Drew (age 4); Sarah J. C. Drew (age 2); and John W. Drew (age 1/12).

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 19, 1850, shows Henry Breneman (age 28) born in Pennsylvania is a Farmer and is living in North Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with him is Mazean Breneman (age 25) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there are three Breneman children, all born in Pennsylvania: Martin Breneman (age 5); Albert Breneman (age 3); and Anthony Breneman (age 1). Other Breneman families live nearby, including Elizabeth Breneman (age 56).

Henry Brenneman died November 5, 1852, in Martinsburg, Blair Co., PA, at age 29.

Sarah (Stetler) Drew died May 1, 1855, (giving birth) in Eagle Corners, Eagle Twp., Richland Co., WI, at age 36.

Waldron Drew and Mazey Ann (Blake) Brenneman were married July 15, 1855, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1860, shows Waldron Drew (age 41) born in Ohio with real estate worth $500 and personal estate worth $150 is a Laborer and is living in Richmond Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is Mary A. Drew (age 35) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there are: Martin Drew (age 15) born in Pennsylvania; Albert Drew (age 13) born in Pennsylvania; Anthony Drew (age 11) born in Pennsylvania; Alexander Drew (age 9) born in Pennsylvania; Henry Drew (age 7) born in Pennsylvania; Josephine Drew (age 5) born in Wisconsin; Samuel W. Drew (age 3) born in Wisconsin; Jacob Drew (age 19) born in Indiana; Mary Ann Drew (age 17) born in Indiana; Rachael Drew (age 14) born in Indiana; Sarah J. Drew (age 12) born in Indiana; John W. Drew (age 9) born in Indiana; and Elizabeth Drew (age 7) born in Wisconsin.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 19, 1860, shows Nelson Cole (age 36) born in New York with real estate of $650 and personal estate of $300 is a Laborer and is living in the Town of Annawan, Henry Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Eliz. Cole (age 19) born in Canada. William W. Cole and his family live next door.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 8, 1870, shows Waldren Drew (age 51) born in Ohio with real estate worth $300 is a Laborer living in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI. Living with him is Maza A. Drew (age 44) born in Pennsylvania, who is Keeping House. Also living there are the following children all born in Wisconsin: Josephine Drew (age 14); Samuel W. Drew (age 12); Hubert Drew (age 10); Delia C. Drew (age 8); and Elmer E. Drew (age 5).

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1870, shows Elizabeth H. Cole (age 28) born in Canada West with real estate of $600 and personal estate of $1,500 is a Dress Maker and is living in Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL.  Co., WI. Living with her is Nelson J. Cole (age 9) born in Illinois.

Mazey Ann (Blake) (Brenneman) Drew died August 24, 1870, in Eagle Corners, Richland Co., WI, at age 45.

The Observer, Richland Center, WI, Thursday, April 22, 1880

RICHLAND COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

William Abbey, Sylvester Blake, Marty. Brenaman and Mr. Crouch, minister, have each located a "claim" in Norton county, Kan. Mr. Crouch is preaching on that circuit, and will not return to Wisconsin this year as he anticipated. Mr. Blake has rented his place for the year and will return home first week in May. The above claims are quarter sections and are first-class land.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1880, shows Charles St. John (age 36) born in New York is a Farmer living in Dorchester Pct., Saline Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Mary A. St. John (age 35) born in Indiana to Ohio and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his children, all born to New York and Indiana-born parents: Wm. C. St. John (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Dora E. St. John (age 7) born in Nebraska; Sidney A. St. John (age 3) born in Nebraska; and Charles D. St. John (age 5/12 Dec) born in Nebraska. Also there; widowed or divorced Rachal S. Coats (age 34) born in Indiana to Ohio and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House, and her children, all born to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents: Francis G. Coats (age 12) born in Wisconsin; William W. Coats (age 7) born in Nebraska; Rena C. Coats (age 5) born in Nebraska; and Erv M. Coats (age 1) born in Nebraska. Also living there is widowed or divorced father, Walder Drew (age 61) born in Ohio to Maine and Unknown-born parents, who is a Mail Contracter. An unmarried farm hand also lives there.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows William Lutz (age 40) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer living on Washington Street, City of Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Elizabeth H. Lutz (age 38) born in Canada to Nova Scotia and Canadian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Living with him are his three sons, all born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Canadian-born parents: Andrew P. Lutz (age 7); Leland J. Lutz (age 7); and William H. Lutz (age 5/12, born in January). Also living there is William's unmarried step-son: John N. Cole (age 19) born in Illinois to New York and Canadian-born parents, who Works on Farm.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1880, shows John C. Troyer (age 41) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Annawan Twp., Henry Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Troyer (age 36) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Illinois to Canadian and New York-born parents: Charles E. Troyer (age 19); Ernist Troyer (age 13); Arthur H. Troyer (age 11); and Ada M. Troyer (age 4). John's parents also live there: John Troyer Sr. (age 70) born in Canada to Pennsylvania-born parents, a Retired Farmer; and Hannah Troyer (age 66) born in Canada to New York-born parents.

John Troyer died 1881 in Annawan, Henderson Co., IL, at about age 72.

Waldron Drew and Hannah (Rockefeller) Troyer were married 1883 in Saline Co., NE.

The 1885 Nebraska State Census taken on June 19, 1885, shows Waldron Drew (age 71) born in Ohio to New Hampshire and New York-born parents is a Retired Merchant and is living in the Town of Dorchester, Saline Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Hannah Drew (age 39) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, who Keeps House. Living adjacent to them are: Susan Coates (age 16) born in Indiana to Ohio-born parents, a widow who Keeps Home. Living with her are the following, all born to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents: Frank Coates (age 12) born in Wisconsin; William Coates (age 10) born in Nebraska; Rena Coates (age 6) born in Nebraska; and Elna Coates (age 9) born in Nebraska. Leigh Larson note: The ages were incorrectly stated. Waldron's actual age was 66 and Hannah's actual age was 71, and Susan's actual age was 39.

The 1885 Nebraska State Census taken on June 19, 1885, shows Albert Troyer (age 26) born in Illinois to Canadian-born parents is a Mail Carrier and is living in the Town of Dorchester, Saline Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Hattie Troyer (age 23) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, who Keeps House; and his son, Bennie Troyer (age 2) born in Nebraska to Illinois-born parents.

Waldron Drew died August 14, 1893, in Dorchester, Saline Co., NE, at age 74.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Elizabeth Lutz (age 58) born July 1841 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents with all 5 of the children born to her still alive and having immigrated in 1851 is a widowed Head of Household who owns her home free of a mortgage and is living in the 2nd Ward, Abingdon City, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL. Living with her are her two unmarried children, both born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Canadian-born parents: Burdette Lutz (age 20) born January 1880; and Fern D. Lutz (age 12) born August 1887. Also living there is her widowed mother: Hanna Drew (age 86) born August 1813 in English Canada to Not Known-born parents, with 5 of the 7 children born to her still alive.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows Alexander Breneman (age 49) born March 1850 in Pennsylvania to German-born parents is a Merchant Grocer renting his home and living in the Town of Granada, Prowers Co., CO. Living with him is wife of 26 years, Della Breneman (age 44) born March 1856 in Iowa to Ohio-born parents, with the only child born to her alive. Living at home is their daughter, Ida Breneman (age 6/12) born December 1899 in Colorado to Pennsylvania and Iowa-born parents. Among the five boarders there is: Martin Breneman (age 55) born May 1845 in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who is an unmarried Day Laborer.

Hannah (Rockefeller) Drew died 1901 in Abingdon City, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL, at about age 88.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Elizabeth Lutz (age 68) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents with all 5 of the children born to her still alive and having immigrated in 1851 and a Naturalized Citizen is a widowed Head of Household with her Own Income who owns her home free of a mortgage and is living in in the 2nd Ward, Abingdon City, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL. Living with her are her married daughter and son-in-law: Court A. Fish (age 23) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Clerk at a Drug Company; and Court's childless wife of one year, Fern D. Fish (age 23).

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Alexander M. Brenamen (age 59) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Hotel Keeper owning his home with a mortgage and living in the Town of Ordway, Otero Co., CO. Living with him is third wife, of 11 years, Ida S. Breneman (age 50) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents, with the only child born to her dead. Also living at home is his brother, Martin Brenamen (age 64) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who is unmarried with his Own Income. Numerous other boarders also live in the hotel.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows W. J. Weston (age 49) born in England to English-born parents and having immigrated in 1868 is a General Farm Farmer Owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Washington Twp., Johnson Co., MO. Living with him is his his wife of 17 years, Rena Weston (age 35) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents, with none of the two children born to her still alive.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 27, 1920, shows Martin Brenaman (age 74) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, is unmarried and living in the Soldiers and Sailors Home, Precinct 14, Rio Grande Co., CO. Many others also live in the home.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 23, 1920, shows W. J. Weston (age 58) born in England to English-born parents and having immigrated in 1868 and becoming a Naturalized Citizen in 1889 is a General Farm Farmer Owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Washington Twp., Johnson Co., MO. Living with him is his his wife, Rene C. Weston (age 45) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 14, 1920, shows Mrs. E. R. Withee (age 40) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents is a widowed Dressmaker who owns her home free of a mortgage and is living at 420 South River Blvd., 4th Ward, City of Independence, Blue Twp., Jackson Co., MO. Living with her is her widowed mother, Racheal Brown (age 73) born in Indiana to United States-born parents. Also living there are her two children, both born in Nebraska to South Dakota and Nebraska-born parents: Jos. Withee (age 15); and Stanley Withee (age 13).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows W. J. Weston (age 69) born in England to English-born parents and first married at age 32 and having immigrated in 1868 and a Naturalized Citizen is a Farmer Owning his farm and is living in Washington Twp., Johnson Co., MO. Living with him is his his wife, Rena Weston (age 55) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 17. Also living there is his married mother-in-law, Rachel Brown (age 84) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents and first married at age 20.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Eva C. Withee (age 49) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin-born parents is a widowed Seamstress At Home who owns her home worth $6,000 and is living at 420 South River Blvd., 4th Ward, City of Independence, Blue Twp., Jackson Co., MO. Living with her is her unmarried son, Stanley C. Withee (age 23) born in Nebraska to South Dakota and Nebraska-born parents, who is a Telephone Engineer. Also living there is her widowed mother, Rachel S. Brown (age 84) born in Wisconsin to New York and Indiana-born parents.

Stanley C. Withee lived until age 98.

I'm looking for info on David Troyer's mother, Hannah Rockefeller Troyer. She married Waldron Drew in Saline Co., NE in 1883. Do you have any info on her death/burial?

Hannah was the 3rd wife of Waldron Drew. He died in Saline Co., NE in Aug 1893 and is buried in Dorchester Cemetery, Saline Co., NE. Hannah is not buried with him. Waldron is in the same lot with his daughter, Rachel Drew Coates Brown and her first husband (F. Jefferson Coates) and child.

Waldron was born in Warren Co., OH 1818 married his 1st wife, Sarah Stettler in Clinton Co., IN in 1841 and then moved to Wisconsin. Sarah died in 1855 in Wisconsin and Waldron married Mazey Ann Blakely the same year. She was a widow. She and Waldron had several children together. I don't have her death date either. Anyway, Waldron was in Saline Co. with his daughter Rachel (Sarah Stettler is her mother) by 1880 or so.

Am hoping you have more info on Hannah and Waldron.

Mary Louise Townsend MLOUTOWN@Adelphia.net

Wilber Nebraska is the county seat of Saline County. They would have wills 
or estate papers at the Probate Court. Birth records were not kept until 
1910 and deaths sporadically in 1904. Obituaries were in the Dorchester 
Star newspaper, and copies can be obtained from the Nebraska State 
Historical Socieity at 15th & R in Lincoln Nebraska. I believe the cost is 
$5.00 for the Historical Society and Wilbur charges 50 cents for marriages 
and $5.00 for wills and estates. These places are fantastic and of great 
help.
donna

Greetings from Virginia!

I've just subscribed to the list and am looking for information on a
relative who has been very elusive. I would appreciate any help on this
family or advise on sources. Are there death certificates or probate
records available for 1893 in Saline Co.? Are there any newspaper
obituaries available for this time period?

Looking for family of Waldren Drew and his daughter Rachael Coates
Brown.

Waldron Drew, according to Dorchester Cemetery records online, was born
25 Jan 1819 and died 14 August 1893. He was born in Miami Co., Ohio,
eldest child of Abraham W. Drew and Mary Voorhis. His father, Abraham
Drew died in 1822 in Miami Co., OH and the family moved to Warren Co.,
Ohio.. He had two sisters, Margaret Drew (wife of John Clendenin) and
Martha Drew (wife of Robert Batcheler).

>From the 1850 Clinton Co., IN census, I found that Rachael was born
about 1841. By 1860 the family was in Wisconsin and lastly, I found
them in Saline Co., NE. I don't know the name of Rachael's husband.

Other children of Waldron Drew are Jacob, Mary, Sarah, John and William
Henry.
Waldron Drew married at least 2 times. First to Sarah Statler 11 May
1840 in Clinton Co., IN and second to Mazy Ann Blake from Dorchester,
Saline Co., NE. Sarah Statler Drew died in Wisconsin on 1 May 1855.

Would love to find any descendents.
Best regards to all,
Mary Louise Townsend
Potomac Falls, VA

Nelson H. Cole was born August 24, 1823, in Wales, NY, and died August 29, 1864, in Andersonville, GA, at age 41. He is the son of Unknown.

Hannah Elizabeth Troyer was born July 7, 1841, in Walsingham, Norfolk Co., Canada West, and died June 6 or 24, 1912, in Abington, Knox Co., IL, at age 70. She is the daughter of John Troyer of Troyer Flats, Norfolk Co., Upper Canada, and Hannah Rockefeller of Upper Canada.

Nelson H. Cole and Hannah Elizabeth Troyer were married about 1858 in Unknown.

Nelson H. Cole and Hannah Elizabeth (Troyer) Cole had one child:

1. John Nelson Cole: Born May 1861 in Annawan, IL; Died 1931 in Abingdon, Knox Co., IL (about age 70). Married January 3, 1885, to Temperance Laurette "Rettie" Karr: Born February 14, 1862, in Warren Co., IL; Died December 1953 in Abingdon, Knox Co., IL (age 91). From 1886 to 1889 they lived in Nebraska.

Nelson H. Cole died August 29, 1864, in Andersonville, GA, at age 41. Died of Disease as a POW. Private, Co. A, 112th Ill. Regiment Infantry. Death cause was listed as Diarrhea C. He had enlisted December 8, 1862, with a listed residence of Annawan, IL.

Hannah Elizabeth (Troyer) Cole then married William Lutz.

William Lutz was born about 1837 in Pennsylvania and died 1893 in Unknown (about age 60). He is the son of Unknown Lutz of Pennsylvania and Unknown of Pennsylvania.

William Lutz and Hannah Elizabeth (Troyer) Cole were married 1871 in Illinois.

Nelson H. Cole and Hannah Elizabeth (Troyer) (Cole) Lutz had four children:

1. Andrew Pleasant Lutz: Born February 22, 1873, in Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL; Died June 24, 1945, in Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL (age 72). Married August 11, 1894, in Warren Co., IL, to Lena Nevada Davis: Born October 4, 1874, in Illinois; Died October 3, 1957, in Alameda Co., CA (age 82).
2. Jay Leland Lutz: Born April 19, 1877, in Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL; Died Unknown. Married about 1900 in Illinois to Louella Unknown: Born about 1875 in Illinois; Died Unknown.
3. William Burdette Lutz: Born January 1, 1880, in the City of Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL; Died January 26, 1962, in Portland, Multnomah Co., IL (age 82). Married to Evelyn A. Unknown: Born Unknown; Died after 1962 in Unknown. Lived in Portland, OR, in April 26, 1942.
4. Fern Duella Lutz: Born 1887 in Abingdon, Cedar Twp., Knox Co., IL; Died Unknown. Married about 1909 in Illinois to Court A. Fish: Born: about 1887 in Illinois: Died Unknown.

Name: James Griffith MOTTER

Sex: M

Birth: 23 APR 1842 in Carroll Co., IN

Death: ABT. 1921 in Cherokee, Alfalfa Co., OK

Note:

SOURCE: Family Records of Riley Motter -- Lyons, KS

Obituary: WAS NEARLY EIGHTY YEARS OLD "James G. Motter, seventy-nine years, eight months old, passed away at his home on north Kansas Avenue last Friday evening. Mr. Motter was one of Alfalfa county's oldest citizens and during his life in this community he was well known as one of the leading christian workers. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, six daughters and three sons. 
Coming to the Cherokee Strip in the spring of 1894, Mr. Motter and his family settled on a claim in the north-east portion of the county where he made his home until a few years ago when he moved to Cherokee. During the long hard years of this country's first settlement, Mr. Motter worked on his farm with tireless energy, and while the great majority of his time was taken up with the work of providing for his family, he always found time for work along religious lines.
At the early age of seven years, while living in Indiana, Mr. Motter was converted and from that early age until the time of his death he, according to those who know him, as near as possible lived a christian life. He was a great believer in teaching and living the true christian life and his home became noted for the great family Bible that was ever lying open, ready for all who cared to read.
Besides his wife and a host of friends. Mr. Motter leaves to mourn his death, six daughters and three sons. They are Mrs. George Hockman of this city, Mrs. Gertrude Motter Hadley, who was at one time county superintendent of Alfalfa county schools and who is now engaged as a missionary in Alaska, Mrs. May E. Wilson of Los Angeles, Calif., George Motter of Burlington, Mrs. Cordelia Scriven of Lamar, Colorado, Mrs. Ethel Neel, Hannibal, Mo., and Mrs. Z. George of Perryton, Texas.
At the out-break of the Civil War, Mr. Motter enlisted in the Union Army and for three years fought in many engagements of that great war. After his discharge in 1863, he re-enlisted and served until the finish of the war. 
The funeral was held from the Christian church last Sunday afternoon with Rev. A. L. Weston and Rev. George Cobb officiating. Interment was made in the M. W. A. Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS: We wish to take this means of thanking our many friends for the kind words and tender sympathies and the many beautiful flowers extended us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. James Motter and family.

Hello,

I too am looking for information on the Manary family in the Portland area. My father's mother was Letitia Drew, and her mother's maiden name was Letitia Caroline(a?) Manary. She married Hubert Lee Drew. Have any of these names come up for you in your research? My father says he knows that many of his Manary relatives are buried in a cemetery next to a church in Beaverton, Oregon. I live in Washington, and so does he. So we plan to visit the cemetery in the next few weeks to collect names and dates. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about other Manary's that would be helpful, because I am really starting from square one here...I only have Letitia's name...and whatever I discover at the cemetery. Still, I am wondering if we might be connected in some way. Good luck with your search!

Hi Barbara:

I'm part of the Manary family and know some about your family, I think. I'm sure Letitia Manary was a daughter of Joseph Manary and Caroline White. However, you may have learned a lot since you wrote in 2001. Did you ever go to the cemetery you mentioned? I would be very interested in what data you collected and would love to share with you what I have. I'm not sure if my email address shows up in this message, but it'sgarbar@columbiacable.net. I'd love to hear from you.

Cheers, Barbara

Dear Cousins,
> >
> > Pease welcome Barbara S. to the list.
> >
> > She writes "I am a daughter of Roland Hubert
> Poyns, son of Bernice Letitia
> > Drew, daughter of Letitia Caroline (Manary) Drew,
> daughter of Joseph
> Manary
> > (Ontario) and Caroline White (Ontario). Joseph is
> son of James Manary
> > (Ireland) and Isabella McClellan (Scotland). I
> would love to share info
> and
> > photos with other Manarys. I look forward to
> hearing back from you."
> >
> > She is from Arlington, Washington.
> >
> > Susan J.