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          William Gragg, son of William "Buck" Gragg III and Celia Boone, was born in 1811.¹
     William married Susannah Green.¹

     
     Susannah married William Gragg, son of William "Buck" Gragg III and Celia Boone.¹

     
     Jesse married (?) Mast.¹
     Jesse married Legrand Graswell.¹

     
     (?) married Jesse Gragg, son of William "Buck" Gragg III and Celia Boone.¹

     
     Legrand married Jesse Gragg, son of William "Buck" Gragg III and Celia Boone.¹

     
     America married Lewis Harris.¹

     
     Lewis married America Gragg, daughter of William "Buck" Gragg III and Celia Boone.¹

     
     Eliza married Judson Moore.¹

     
     Judson married Eliza Gragg, daughter of William "Buck" Gragg III and Celia Boone.¹

     
     Daniel married Liberty Jane Ferguson.¹

     
     Liberty married Daniel K. Boone, son of Allen Boone and Ann Hardy.¹

          William Elmer Ellis, son of George Gilbert Ellis and Sarah Elizabeth Boone, was born in 1876 in Missouri.¹
     William died in 1968 in Oklahoma.¹

     
     Mamie married Walter Copeland.¹

     
     Walter married Mamie Boone, daughter of Daniel K. Boone and Liberty Jane Ferguson.¹

     Callaway County, Missouri was named for James Richard "Jimmie" Calloway.¹
     James (his first marriage) married Nancy Howell (her first marriage), daughter of Francis Howell and Susannah Stone, on 9 May 1805.¹ James Richard "Jimmie" Calloway and his brother-in-laws John Howell, Thomas Howell and Newton Howell accompanied General William Clark and his Territorial Militia westward to construct Fort Osage, then the westernmost fort and trading post in the U.S. Territory in 1808.¹
     Jimmie Calloway served in 1808 in the St. Charles Dragoons as a Lieutenant.¹
     James Richard "Jimmie" Calloway served from 1812 to 7 March 1815 in the War of 1812. He served as a Captain in charge of a company of Rangers which he had formed.¹
     James died on 7 March 1815 at Loutre Creek in Montgomery County, Missouri, in a battle with Indians near the end of the war.¹

          Nancy Howell, daughter of Francis Howell and Susannah Stone, was born in 1788 in Rockingham County, North Carolina.¹ Nancy Howell moved along with Francis Howell and Susannah Stone in 1795 from North Carolina to St. Louis, Louisiana Territory.¹ Nancy Howell moved along with Francis Howell circa 1795 from St. Louis, Louisiana Territory to Bon Homme Bottom, St. Andrews, Louisiana Territory. In what would become St. Charles County.¹ Nancy Howell moved along with Francis Howell and Susannah Stone circa June 1800 from Bon Homme Bottom north side of the Missouri river in what was to become Dardenne Township.¹
     Nancy (her first marriage)married James Richard "Jimmie" Calloway (his first marriage) , son of Flanders Calloway and Jemima Boone, on 9 May 1805.¹ Her husband, James Richard "Jimmie" Calloway, died on 7 March 1815; in a battle with Indians near the end of the war.¹
     Nancy (her second marriage)married John Harrison Castlio , son of John Castlio and Eleanor Harrison, in 1818.¹

     
     Louis (his first marriage) married Genevieve Roques (her first marriage), daughter of Henry Schneebuerger and Lydia (?), on 16 January 1939 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Glendale, St. Louis County, Missouri; (This was the little Rock Church on Beverly Avenue, Glendale) Genevieve was a convert, instructed by Father Forst, Assistant Pastor.^2,1 Louis Frederick Blase and Genevieve Roques were divorced circa 1940.^2,1
     Louis (his second marriage) married Mary Bradshaw (her second marriage) circa 1941 at Magistrate, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.^2,1
     Louis married Mary Bradshaw circa 1950. By a Canonical Dispensation obtained by Father Freiberger of St. Lukes Church, Mary and Louis were reconciled to the Church and the Sacraments.
To their credit their Catholic life has been exemplary. Louis is very active in the affairs of St. Lukes Parish. He belongs to the Legion of a Thousand Men at the Carmelite Convent. Mary is active in several Catholic Womens Organizations and frequently assists at daily Mass.^2,1

     
     Lawrence married Nellie Marie Neel, daughter of Vincent Neel, on 14 February 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Father Francis Henry Blase.¹

          Charles Blase, son of John Blase and Mathilda Theckla Dierkes, was born in 1912.¹
     Charles died in 1915 at the age for three or four one-half years.¹ He was buried in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.²

Charles Blase Tombstone.³

          Helen Blase, daughter of John Blase and Mathilda Theckla Dierkes, was born after 1905.¹
     Helen died circa 1907 at the age of two-and-a-half.¹

     
     Florence M. Blase It is worthy of special mention that all five of the Castillon children received a college education and hold degrees in the various branches of professional training, especially in the field of education.
The work and business careers of Florence and Alan Castillon include the following activities: Florence launched into the business world in her first job at Sunset Auto Company. Her second job was in the office of Reismeyer Motor Company, Webster Groves, Missouri, remaining for about 10 years until her marriage.
Alan was in business with his brother, Bud Castillon at the time of his marriage operating the Red & White General Merchandise Company at Fern Ridge, Missouri. This was for years a landmark on Olive Street Road at Fern Ridge. Eventually Alan took over the appliance division of the business. He bacame a factory representative of the Maytag Washing Machine Company and operated several branch stores. Later on he sold this business to his brother, Bud Castillon and bought a hardware store on North Union Avenue in St. Louis. After selling the business on Union Avenue Alan became a factory representative and manufacturer's agent for a number of companies.
The Castillon's resided at the following locations during their married life:
1. The Alan Castillon home at Fern Ridge.
2. A home adjoining St. Monica's Parish on Olive Streed Road, Creve Coeur.
3. In 1954 they purchased their home at 318 East Lockwood, Webster Groves.
The Castillon Family have always been very active and dedicated members of their parishes, which were St. Monica's and Holy Redeemer. Alan is an usher and a member of the Legion of a Thousand Men at the Carmelite Convent.¹      Florence M. Blase, daughter of John Blase and Mathilda Theckla Dierkes, was born on 8 April 1909 in Manchester Road and Woodlawn Avenue, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, at the family home.¹ She was baptized circa May 1909 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹
     Florence M. Blase attended grade school at St. Peter Grade School, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, graduating 1923.¹
     Florence M. Blase attended high school at Rosati-Kain High School, St. Louis, Missouri, graduating 1927. The school was located at the intersection of Lindell Boulevard and Newstead Avenue.¹
     Florence M. Blase graduated from Brown Business College, St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1930.¹
     Florence M. was a stenographer in 1930.²
     She lived with her parents, Mathilda and John, in 1930 at 130 Monroe Avenue, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Florence was enumerated as the wife of John Blase on the 1930 U.S. Census of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, listed as a single 20-year-old female born in Missouri. She was employed as a stenographer in an office but had been umemployed for nine months.²
     Florence married Alan Louis Castillon, son of Alfred Castillon and Charlotte Etienne, on 13 January 1936 at St. Monica Catholic Church, Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Father John Hoeschen.¹
     Florence died on 2 October 1975 at age 66. She was buried in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.³

Florence M. Castillon Tombstone.⁴

          John Frederick Blase was born in 1828 in Germany.^2,1,3
     John Frederick Blase immigrated in 1834 from Germany.⁴
     John married Margaret "Maggie" Albers circa 1850.¹
     John Frederick Blase He owned a 10-acre farm at Gravois and Meramec in St. Louis, Missouri where he was a truck farmer.¹
     John Frederick was a laborer in a garden in 1910.⁴
     He lived with his son, Frederick Blase and daughter-in-law, Katharina, in 1910 at 4163 Gravois Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     John was enumerated as the father of Frederick Blase on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 24, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as an 81-year-old widower born in Germany as were his parents.⁴
     John Frederick was a gardener from 1912 to 1917.²
     John died on 20 November 1912 at 4163 Gravois Avenue in Missouri, Louise M. E. Blase was the informant on the death certificate.² His cause of death was chronic bronchitis.² John Frederick Blase was buried on 23 November 1912 in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri, section 6, lot 63.^2,5

          Margaret "Maggie" Albers was born in 1840 in Missouri.^1,2,3
     Margaret married John Frederick Blase circa 1850.¹
     Margaret died in June 1901.³ She was buried on 2 June 1901 in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri, section 6, lot 63.³

     
     George was a gardener.²
     George married Mary (?).²      George Blase, son of John Frederick Blase and Margaret "Maggie" Albers, was born on 22 November 1864 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,2
     George was a guard at the city work house in 1910 at Missouri.³
     George is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 13, St. Louis, Missouri. He was identified as a 47-year-old male born in Missouri, his parents were born in Germany. He had been married for 21 years and owned a home. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary, his son George, his daughters Bernadine and Margret, his nephew George B. Trautmann, his niece Johanna Trautmann.³
     Mary and George Blase lived on 22 April 1910 at 34666 Grace Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children George, Bernadine and Margret, their nephew, George B. Trautmann, their niece, Johanna Trautmann.³
     George lived in 1920 at 3466 Grace Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, residing with him were, his children Bernadine and Margret.⁴
     George was a Civil Service employee of the U. S. Government in 1920.⁴
     George is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 13, Missouri. He was identified as a 57-year-old widower born in Missouri, his parents were born in Germany. He owned a house free of mortgage. Enumerated with him were:, his daughters Bernadine and Margret.⁴ His wife, Mary (?), died before 1930.² At the time of his death in 1930, George resided at 3466 Grace Avenue in Missouri.²
     George died on 23 August 1930 at 3466 Grace Avenue in Missouri at age 65, Bernadine Blase was the informant on the death certificate.² His cause of death was tubercular chronic bronchial asthma,endocarditis with aeampensation (thifacarditis) and chronic hepatitis. He also had a carbuncle on his neck.²
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was J. H. Gebkin Livery and Undertaking Company at 2842 Meramec Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.² George Blase was buried on 26 August 1930 in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.²

          Henry Blase, son of John Frederick Blase and Margaret "Maggie" Albers, was born after 1860.¹

          Bertha Blase, daughter of John Frederick Blase and Margaret "Maggie" Albers, was born after 1860.¹
     Bertha married George J. Trautmann, son of Peter Trautmann and Marie Ott, circa 1895.¹ At the time of (an unknown value) in 1929, George and Bertha resided at 5251 Theodosia Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.² Her husband, George J. Trautmann, died on 8 November 1929 at age 60. She was the informant on his death certificate.²

          Anthony Blase, son of John Frederick Blase and Margaret "Maggie" Albers, was born after 1860.¹

          Frederick Blase, son of John Frederick Blase and Margaret "Maggie" Albers, was born in 1873.^1,2
     Frederick married Katharina L. (?) in 1902.²
     Frederick was a vegatable gardener in 1910.²
     Katharina and Frederick Blase lived in 1910 at 4163 Gravois Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Bertha, Rose and Freddie, Frederick's father, John Frederick Blase.²
     Frederick is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 24, St. Louis, Missouri. He was identified as a 37-year-old man born in Missouri, his parents were born in Germany. He had been married for eight years and owned a farm free of mortgage and listed on farm schedule 1. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Katharina L., his son Freddie B., his daughters Bertha P. M. and Rose E. his father, John Frederick.²