Person Page - 1043

          Elizabeth Craig Douglas, daughter of Robert Douglas and Elizabeth Hood, was born on 2 June 1859 in Coulterville, Randolph County, Illinois.¹
     Elizabeth married Edward Lancaster, son of James Lancaster and Lena Sutter, on 6 November 1879 at Illinois.¹ Elizabeth Craig Douglas and Edward Lancaster lived in 1880 in Illinois.²
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Edward Lancaster under the name of "Elizabeth Lancaster" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Illinois. She was listed as a married 20-year-old femlae born in Illinois; her parents were born in Ireland.²
     Elizabeth and Edward Lancaster lived in 1900 in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Charles, Robert and Earl.³
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Edward Lancaster under the name of "Elizabeth Lancaster" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Central Township, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a 39-year-old female born in Illinois, her parents were born in Ireland. She had been married for 20 years and had six children, three were still living.³
     Elizabeth and Edward Lancaster lived in 1910 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Charles, Robert and Earl, their niece, Kittie Douglas.⁴
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Edward Lancaster under the name of "Elizabeth Lancaster" on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 2, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a married 49-year-old woman born in Illinois, her father ws born in Ireland and her mother in Pennsylvania. She had been married for 29 years and had six children, three of whom were still living.⁴
     Elizabeth and Edward Lancaster lived in 1920 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, Earl, their grandchildren Amberdale Lancaster and Catherine Louise Lancaster.⁵
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Edward Lancaster under the name of "Elizabeth C. Lancaster" on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 1, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a married 60-year-old woman born in Illinois, her father ws born in Ireland and her mother in the United States.⁵
     Elizabeth and Edward Lancaster lived in 1930 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, Charles.⁶
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Edward Lancaster under the name of "Elizabeth Lancaster" on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 2, Missouri. She was listed as a 70-year-old woman born in Missouri as was her father, her mother was born in Illinois. She was married the first time at the age of 20.⁶
     Elizabeth and Edward Lancaster lived in 1933 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Missouri. Residing with them were.⁷ Her husband, Edward Lancaster, died on 10 March 1933 at age 75. She was the informant on his death certificate.^1,7
     Elizabeth died on 13 October 1937 in Missouri at age 78.¹ She was buried on 17 October 1937 in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

     
     Robert married Elizabeth Hood.¹

     
     Elizabeth married Robert Douglas.¹

          Charles James Lancaster, son of Edward Lancaster and Elizabeth Craig Douglas, was born on 13 April 1883 in Missouri.¹
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1900 in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     He was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1900 U. S. Census for Central Township, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a 17-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois.²
     Charles married Minnie May Graham, daughter of Samuel Robert Graham and Ellen Fredonia Savage, circa 1902.¹ Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham were divorced circa 1910.¹
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1910 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Charles James was a conductor for a steam railroad in 1910.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 2, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a married 27-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois.³
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1930 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Missouri.⁴
     Charles was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 2, Missouri. He was listed as a single 46-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois. His marital status probably should have been divorced.⁴
     Charles died on 2 February 1958 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 74.^1,5

          Robert Edward Lancaster, son of Edward Lancaster and Elizabeth Craig Douglas, was born on 6 August 1885.¹
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1900 in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     He was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1900 U. S. Census for Central Township, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a 14-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois. He had attended school for six months during the year.²
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1910 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Robert Edward was a wagon driver for a lumber company in 1910.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 2, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 25-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois.³

          Earl Douglas Lancaster, son of Edward Lancaster and Elizabeth Craig Douglas, was born on 23 June 1890.^1,2
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1900 in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1900 U. S. Census for Central Township, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a nine-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois.³
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1910 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 2, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 19-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois.⁴
     Earl Douglas was a golf club maker in 1917 at Westwood Country Club, Glendale, St. Louis County, Missouri.² At the time of draft registration in 1917, Earl resided at 101 Sylvestor Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.² He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at draft board 1, St. Louis County, Missouri, he was described as tall and slender with blue eyes and red hair.²
     Earl Douglas Lancaster was inducted into the U. S. Army with the rank of private on 9 March 1918 at St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     Earl married Evelyn Isa Thornton, daughter of John B. Thornton and Victoria Duncan, circa 1920.¹
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1920 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Missouri.⁶
     Earl Douglas was the caddy master at a golf link in 1920.⁶
     Earl was enumerated as the son of Edward Lancaster on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 1, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 29-year-old male born in Missouri as was his father, his mother was born in Illinois.⁶
     Evelyn and Earl Douglas Lancaster lived in 1952 at 740 North Rock Hill Road in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁷ His wife, Evelyn Isa Thornton, died on 11 May 1952 at age 62. He was the informant on her death certificate.^7,1
     Earl Douglas was a retired labor in electric industry in 1956.⁸
     Earl died on 31 January 1956 at 740 North Rock Hill Road in Missouri at age 65, Clement Addison Hurt was the informant on the death certificate.⁸ His cause of death was listed as unknown natural causes.⁸
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Parker-Aldrich Funeral Home in Missouri.⁸ Earl Douglas Lancaster was buried on 4 February 1956 in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

          Minnie May Graham, daughter of Samuel Robert Graham and Ellen Fredonia Savage, was born on 11 February 1886 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹
     About her mother, her daughter Ernestine Dupre Hoch states: Mom loved the Cardinals. She would take the trolley down to see them. She particularly liked Dizzy Dean and made a scrapbook of all the stories about him. She was a good cook, and made terrific pies. She also loved music, especially songs by the crooners. She died listening to Lawrence Welk.
One time while she was living in Arkansas, she was bit on the ankle by a rattlesnake.
After her third husband, Mr. Dupre died, her son Glenn got a job in St Louis as a gardener, working with his father Charles. The rest of the family moved to St Louis with him.
Her great granddaughter, Peggy Hurt Fujimura, remembers the canaries Grandma Shelton kept. She also would give each of her great grandchildren a dollar on his or her birthday, which was a heady sum in the 50's.¹
     Minnie married Charles James Lancaster, son of Edward Lancaster and Elizabeth Craig Douglas, circa 1902.¹ Minnie May Graham and Charles James Lancaster were divorced circa 1910.¹
     Minnie May was a shirt ironer at a steam laundry in 1910.²
     She lived with her husband at the residence of her father, Samuel Robert Graham and mother, Ellen Fredonia Savage in 1910 at Main Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.²
     Minnie married Robert Couch circa 1911.¹
     Minnie married Luis Dupre circa 1919.¹ Minnie May Graham was an attendant at the marriage of Adolph Leo Favre and Beatrice Graham on 26 July 1919 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.¹
     She lived with her husband at the residence of her father, Ellen Fredonia Savage in 1920 at 408 Harkrider in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.³ Her husband, Luis Dupre, died circa 1925.¹
     Minnie May lived in 1930 at 422 Kirkham Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri, residing with her were, her children Glenn.⁴
     Minnie is a head of household, under the name of "Minnie M. Dupre", on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 1, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was identified as a 44-year-old widow born in Texas as were her parents. She was 16-years-old at the time of her first marriage and was renting a home for $25.00 per month. Enumerated with her were:, her sons Glenn E..⁴
     Minnie died on 16 January 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 74.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

          Samuel Robert Graham, son of Robert B. Graham and Eliza J. MClelland, was born on 3 March 1853 in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.^2,1
     He lived with his parents, Eliza and Robert, in 1860 in Hunt County, Texas.³
     Samuel married Ellen Fredonia Savage in 1885.^1,2
     Samuel Robert was a star route letter carrier in 1910 at Ek Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.²
     Ellen and Samuel Robert Graham lived in 1910 at Main Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. Residing with them were, their children James, Jessie and Beatrice, their married daughter Minnie May Lancaster, their grandchildren Amberdale Lancaster, Catherine Louise Lancaster and Glenn E. Lancaster.²
     Samuel died on 4 December 1917 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 64.^4,1 His obituary was published in the Conway Log Cabin Democrat on 6 December 1917 at Arkansas.¹ His obituary stated:

¹ He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.¹

          Ellen Fredonia Savage was born in 1863 in Texas.²
     Ellen married Samuel Robert Graham, son of Robert B. Graham and Eliza J. MClelland, in 1885.^1,2
     Ellen and Samuel Robert Graham lived in 1910 at Main Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. Residing with them were, their children James, Jessie and Beatrice, their married daughter Minnie May Lancaster, their grandchildren Amberdale Lancaster, Catherine Louise Lancaster and Glenn E. Lancaster.² Her husband, Samuel Robert Graham, died on 4 December 1917 at age 64.^3,1
     Ellen Fredonia Savage lived in 1920 at 408 Harkrider in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. Residing with them were, their child, James, their son-in-law Luis Dupre, their married daughter Minnie May Dupre, their grandchild Glenn E. Lancaster.³

          Catherine Louise Lancaster, daughter of Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham, was born on 23 December 1905 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.¹
     She lived with her grandparents, Ellen and Samuel, in 1910 at Main Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.²
     Catherine Louise and Jessy Breidenbach were bookkeepers for a stone company. Probably their brother-in-law, Gottlieb Eyermann's company in 1910.³
     She lived with her grandparents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1920 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     She was enumerated as the granddaughter of Edward Lancaster on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 1, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a 14-year-old female born in Arkansas, her mother was born in Texas and her father in Missouri.⁴
     Catherine married Clement Addison Hurt, son of Benjamin Stratton Bird Hurt and Martha Fredrica Pogue, on 26 November 1925.¹
     Catherine died on 14 August 1992 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 86.¹

          Glenn E. Lancaster, son of Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham, was born on 14 December 1906 in Eldorado, Union County, Arkansas.¹
     He lived with his grandparents, Ellen and Samuel, in 1910 at Main Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.²
     He lived with his grandparents, an unknown person and Ellen, in 1920 at 408 Harkrider in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.³
     He lived with his parent, Minnie May, in 1930 at 422 Kirkham Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     Glenn E. was a stationary engineer at a country club in 1930.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Minnie May Graham on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 1, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a 22-year-old male born in Arkansas, his father was born in Missouri and his mother in Texas.⁴
     Glenn married Hazel Edna Newell on 6 April 1938 at United Church of Christ, St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Glenn died on 25 December 1989 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 83.¹

          Amberdale Lancaster, daughter of Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham, was born on 13 February 1904.¹
     She lived with her grandparents, Ellen and Samuel, in 1910 at Main Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.²
     She lived with her grandparents, Elizabeth and Edward, in 1920 at 101 Sylvester Avenue in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     She was enumerated as the granddaughter of Edward Lancaster on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 1, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a 16-year-old male born in Arkansas, her mother was born in Texas and her father in Missouri. (she is actually shown as a male, grandson on the census).³
     Amberdale married Earl F. Arthur on 12 February 1924 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.¹
     Amberdale married Timothy Reilly after 1924.¹
     Amberdale died on 28 July 1990 in San Clemente, Orange County, California, at age 86.^1,4

          Earl F. Arthur was born in 1897.¹
     Earl married Amberdale Lancaster, daughter of Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham, on 12 February 1924 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.¹

     
     Timothy married Amberdale Lancaster, daughter of Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham, after 1924.¹

          Evelyn Isa Thornton, daughter of John B. Thornton and Victoria Duncan, was born on 27 August 1889 in Salem, Dent County, Missouri.²
     She lived with her parents, Victoria and John, in 1900 at Meramec Township, Franklin County, Missouri.³
     She was enumerated as the daughter of John B. Thornton on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. She was listed as an 11-year-old girl born in Missouri, her parents were born in Tennessee. She had attended school for four months during the year.³
     Evelyn married Earl Douglas Lancaster, son of Edward Lancaster and Elizabeth Craig Douglas, circa 1920.¹
     Evelyn and Earl Douglas Lancaster lived in 1952 at 740 North Rock Hill Road in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.²
     Evelyn died on 11 May 1952 at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 62, Earl Douglas Lancaster was the informant on the death certificate.^2,1 Her cause of death was abdominal carcinomatosis, inoperable carcinoma of the common bile duct.²
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Parker-Aldrich Funeral Home in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.² Evelyn Isa Lancaster was buried on 14 May 1952 in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

          Jack Thorton Lancaster, son of Earl Douglas Lancaster and Evelyn Isa Thornton, was born in 1923.¹
     Jack Thorton Lancaster served between 1943 and 1944 in the U. S. Army Air Corp He was a Second Liertenant assigned to the 333rd Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy, 8th Air Force, stationed at Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds, England.²
     The 94th Bombardment Group consisted of the 331st, 332nd, 333rd, and 410th Bomb Squadrons. It was formed June 1942, based briefly at Earls Colne then moved to Bury St Edmunds, Rougham, UK. The group flew B17 bombers on many missions over Germany during the Second World War. Jack was a second Lieutenant and was shot down on a mission over France. He earned the Air Medal and Purple Heart. His service number was 828197. He practiced the Protestant religiion.³
     Jack died on 7 October 1944 in Germany. He was shot down while on a mission over Germany in a B-17G piloted by George W. Davies.^4,5,2
     The aircraft was a B-17-g with a crew of ten, six died, four were captured. Second Lieutenant Jack T. Lancaster was the tail gunner and was probably killed during the initial attack.
In clear weather with unlimited visibility, at approximately 12:40 hours (at 56 deg 55 min, 11 deg 55 min), 12 minutes before the briefed I. P. was reached, enemy aircraft made sudden attacks on the group of which this aircraft was a member. The squadron in which this aircraft was flying bore the brunt of the attacks. About 50 to 60 S/S and T/S enemy aircraft were involved in the attack. They were mostly FO ????? although a few ME 209 s and ME 210 s were observed. They attack was continued for about 30 minutes. When the aircraft went down 3 or 4 chutes were observed.
According to Jack's portion of the report their position was approximately 50 mils N.W. of Leipzig, Germany when they were attacked by30-40 enemy fighters. The plane was riddled with 20 m.m. shells and was on fire immediately. A few members were able to parachute from the plane and became prisoner of war but the plane exploded before everyone could get out.
The location was also noted as Billroda, 33 kilometers south east of Sangerhausen (?). The aircraft was listed as 98% destroyed.
The dead crew was initially buried in the community cemetery at Tauhardt on October 11, 1944.
His next of kin was noted as Mrs. Evelyn Lancaster (mother), Webster Groves, Missouri.⁴ He was buried in Ardennes American Cemetery in Neupre, Belgium.^2,3

          Clement Addison Hurt, son of Benjamin Stratton Bird Hurt and Martha Fredrica Pogue, was born on 6 May 1905 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Clement married Catherine Louise Lancaster, daughter of Charles James Lancaster and Minnie May Graham, on 26 November 1925.¹ Clement Addison Hurt was the informant listed on the death certificate of Earl Douglas Lancaster on 31 January 1956.²
     Clement died on 4 November 1977 in Missouri at age 72.¹

     
     Benjamin married Martha Fredrica Pogue.¹

     
     Martha married Benjamin Stratton Bird Hurt.¹

     
     Glenn married Barbara Ann Green on 27 November 1947 at Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

     
     Barbara married Glenn Addison Hurt, son of Clement Addison Hurt and Catherine Louise Lancaster, on 27 November 1947 at Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

          Mary Anna Nixon, daughter of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, was born on 18 August 1874 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Mary died on 23 February 1877 in Missouri at age 2.¹ She was buried on 25 February 1877 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 12, lot 10.²

          Catherine Theresa Nixon, daughter of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, was born on 25 December 1875 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹

     
     Emily married Joseph Nixon, son of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker.¹

          Joseph Richard Nixon, son of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, was born in October 1881 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Joseph died on 22 February 1889 in Missouri at age 7.¹ He was buried on 23 February 1889 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 12, lot 10.²

          Mary A. Nixon, daughter of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, was born on 23 December 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Mary died on 14 August 1886 in Missouri at age 0.¹ She was buried on 16 August 1886 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 12, lot 10.²

          James L. Nixon, son of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, was born on 17 June 1887 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     James died on 10 February 1888 in Missouri at age 0.¹ He was buried on 12 February 1888 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 12, lot 10.²

          James Francis Nixon, son of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, was born on 28 February 1891 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     James died on 25 January 1892 in Missouri at age 0.¹

          Estella Marie Hull, daughter of Charles Hull and Elizabeth Anna Nixon, was born circa 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Estella died on 23 January 1907 in Missouri.¹ She was buried on 25 January 1907 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 12, lot 10.²

          Pearl May Dunn, daughter of William Daniel Dunn and Ava Belle Weeks, was born on 28 July 1884 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois.¹
     Pearl married John Thomas Nixon, son of Joseph Edward Nixon and Theresa Mary Baker, on 26 June 1907 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Pearl died on 15 June 1956 at 207 Ries Road in Ballwin, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 71, Irene Frances Nixon was the informant on the death certificate.^2,1 Her cause of death was uremia, glomerulonephritis and pleural effusion.²
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Jay B. Smith in Maplewood, St. Louis County, Missouri.² Pearl May Dunn was buried on 18 June 1956 in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.^2,1