Pennsylvania
GIRD
... who went WEST
JAMES GIRD - another Branch
Descendants of James Gird
Generation No. 1
1. JAMES1 GIRD (GIRDA) was born 1805 in Pennsylvania, and died Bet. 1892 - 1893. He married (1) JANE MOORE 28 Apr 1829 in Belmont Co., Ohio, daughter of JOHN MOORE and MARTHA MOORE. She was born 04 Nov 1806 in Pennsylvania, and died 12 Jul 1846 in Sharon, Morgan (later Noble) Co., Ohio. He married (2) MARGARET HATTON 01 Aug 1848 in Morgan (later Noble) Co., Ohio; Quality: 4, daughter of BOLING HATTON and MARGARET KELLAR. She was born 1813 in Fairfax Co., Virginia, and died 02 Sep 1893 in 608 Olive Street, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Notes for JAMES GIRD:
1805 - born Pennsylvania.
1830 - Colerain township, Belmont Co, Ohio, page 316 of 1830 Census - where Martha Moore and family lived.
1840 - Somerset township, Belmont Co., Ohio, page 18 of 1840 Census
1850 - El Dorado Co., California, page 455 of 1850 Census
1859 - Leavenworth, Kansas, (voter registration) with Christopher; both carpenters
1860 - Kickapoo township, Leavenworth, Kansas, page 240 of 1860 Census
1865 - Leavenworth, Ward 1, 1865 Leavenworth, Kansas State Census, 1865
1870 - Leavenworth, Ward 8, Kansas, page 370 of 1870 Census
1880-1890 - Leavenworth, Kansas, page 19 of 1880 Census
1890 - 608 Olive St., Leavenworth, Kansas
1892 - 608 Olive St., Leavenworth, Kansas
More About JAMES GIRD:
Record Change: 06 Mar 2001
More About JANE MOORE:
Burial: Aft. 12 Jul 1846, New Sharon Cemetery, Sharon, Noble Co., Ohio
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About JAMES GIRD and JANE MOORE:
Marriage: 28 Apr 1829, Belmont Co., Ohio
More About MARGARET HATTON:
Burial: 03 Sep 1893, Mount Muncie Cemetery, 1500 N. 8th, Lansing, KS 66043-6620, Sec 14, Lot 75, Row 0, Grave 4
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About JAMES GIRD and MARGARET HATTON:
Marriage: 01 Aug 1848, Morgan (later Noble) Co., Ohio; Quality: 4
Children of JAMES GIRD and JANE MOORE are:
2. i. WILLIAM (WIL)2 GIRD, b. 04 May 1830, Belmont, Co., Ohio; d. Aft. 1900, prob. Oregon.
3. ii. MARIA B. GIRD, b. 12 May 1832, Captina, Belmont Co., Ohio; d. 31 May 1924, Noble Co., Ohio.
iii. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GIRD, b. 03 Sep 1836, Ohio; d. 1917, prob. Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado; m. SADIE, 1865, prob. Arapahoe Co., Colorado; b. 1841, Pennsylvania.
Notes for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GIRD:
Dictation for C. C. Gird: Denver, Colorado, March 18th 1886 (from Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, California):
"Was born in Ohio Sept. 3rd 1836. Raised & educated there, receiving good common school Education. Came to Denver June 6th 1860. Worked at Carpenter's trade for about one & then went to freighting across the plains, between Denver and Omaha. Staid at that until 1863. When the Indians became so bad. Concluded to give it up. And settled on a ranch within 15 miles of Denver. Lived there until 1880. Ranching and stock raising, at which time came to Denver to reside. Was elected to the Territorial Council in 1869 and served one term. Also served a term on the state legislature in 1879. Elected County Commissioner of Arapahoe County in 1884 and have twice been elected Chairman of the Board. Am now holding that position. Financial interest are stock raising and real estate. Married and settled permanently Denver
More About SADIE:
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About CHRISTOPHER GIRD and SADIE:
Marriage: 1865, prob. Arapahoe Co., Colorado
4. iv. AUGUSTUS K. GIRD, b. 1838, Belmont County, Ohio; d. 22 Nov 1877, Alonzo S. Reed's ranch, Judith Basin, Montana.
v. EMILY JANE GIRD, b. 1841, Ohio; m. PRAT, 1860.
More About EMILY JANE GIRD:
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About PRAT:
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About PRAT and EMILY GIRD:
Marriage: 1860
5. vi. BELLE ZORA GIRD, b. 29 Sep 1844, Sharon, Morgan (Later Noble) Co., Ohio; 3; d. 18 Dec 1933, Los Angeles, California.
Children of JAMES GIRD and MARGARET HATTON are:
vii. CEOLA2 GIRD, b. Jun 1849, Sharon, Morgan (Noble) Co., Ohio; d. 15 Feb 1878, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
Notes for CEOLA GIRD:
The name Ceola may
have been from a neighboring town of Osceola, the Seminole Indian leader -
According to the Encyclopedia Britannia, Osceola (b. c. 1804, Georgia, U.S.--d.
Jan. 30, 1838, Charleston, S.C.), American Indian leader during the Second
Seminole War, which began in 1835 when the U.S. Government attempted to force
the Seminole Indians off their traditional lands in Florida and into the Indian
territory west of the Mississippi River. James Gird her father names one
son Benton, where his son William lives, Benton, Oregon.
Ceola was a teacher according to the 1870 Census record of Leavenworth, Kansas,
page 370
More About CEOLA GIRD:
Burial: 17 Feb 1878, Mount Muncie Cemetery, 1500 N. 8th, Lansing, KS 66043-6620, Sec 14, Lot 75, Row 0, Grave 2
viii. JOSEPHINE GIRD, b. 1852, Morgan (lager Noble) Co., Ohio; d. 1857, Leavenworth, Kansas.
More About JOSEPHINE GIRD:
Burial: 1857, Mount Muncie Cemetery, 1500 N. 8th, Lansing, KS 66043-6620, Sec 14, Lot 75, Row 0, Grave 1
6. ix. BENTON B. (BENJAMIN BENTON) GIRD, b. Mar 1854, Noble Co., Ohio; d. 05 Feb 1903, New Mexico
Generation No. 2
2. WILLIAM (WIL)2 GIRD (JAMES1, GIRDA) was born 04 May 1830 in Belmont, Co., Ohio, and died Aft. 1900 in prob. Oregon. He married (1) HELEN ADELIA EDGAR Bet. 1854 - 1855 in Benton Co., Oregon. She was born 16 May 1835 in New York, and died 19 Apr 1861. He married (2) AGNES L. STEPHENS 27 Sep 1865 in Linn, Co., Oregon. She was born Bet. 1835 - 1836 in Canada.
Notes for WILLIAM (WIL) GIRD:
From D. D. Fagan "History of Benton Co. Oregon" (1885), page 514
Wil Gird - There are few residents of Benton County but what know this veteran of the "Turf field and farm." He was born in Belmont county, Ohio, May 4, 1830. When twenty-one years of age he left home and crossed the plains to Oregon, arriving at Oregon City in September 1851. In 1853 he came to Benton county, and in 1857 purchased his present farm consisting of five hundred and fifty acres, which, in early days, was known as the Twelve Mile House, as it was formerly used as stand for the Oregon and California stage lines, and twelve miles south of Corvallis.
More About WILLIAM (WIL) GIRD:
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About HELEN ADELIA EDGAR:
Burial: Aft. 19 Apr 1861, Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn Co., Oregon; location 27 N
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About WILLIAM GIRD and HELEN EDGAR:
Marriage: Bet. 1854 - 1855, Benton Co., Oregon
Single: 1854, 1854 Census of Benton Co.
More About WILLIAM GIRD and AGNES STEPHENS:
Marriage: 27 Sep 1865, Linn, Co., Oregon
Children of WILLIAM GIRD and HELEN EDGAR are:
i. W. JUDSON3 GIRD, b. 27 Dec 1855, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon; d. 07 Jun 1866.
More About W. JUDSON GIRD:
Burial: Aft. 07 Jun 1866, Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn Co., Oregon; location 27 N
ii. M. NAY (NATHAN) GIRD, b. May 1858, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon; d. 07 Nov 1904, County Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
More About M. NAY (NATHAN) GIRD:
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Occupation: 1904, Horseman
iii. EDWARD (NED) A. GIRD, b. Aug 1859, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon; m. NELLIE, 1891; b. Aug 1863, Oregon.
More About EDWARD GIRD and NELLIE:
Marriage: 1891
Child of WILLIAM GIRD and AGNES STEPHENS is:
iv. CEOL O.3 GIRD, b. Jan 1873, Oregon.
3. MARIA B.2 GIRD (JAMES1, GIRDA) was born 12 May 1832 in Captina, Belmont Co., Ohio, and died 31 May 1924 in Noble Co., Ohio. She married WILLIAM MCKEE 21 Nov 1850 in Morgan Co., Ohio. He was born 1825 in Ohio, and died 27 Aug 1912 in Noble Co., Ohio.
Notes for MARIA B. GIRD:
Obituary from Noble Co.
Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society:
dated - 02 Jul 1924
"McKee, Maria Gird, dau. of James and Jane Gird, b. at Captina, Ohio, May 12, 1832; d. May 31, 1924; m. William McKee, Nov. 21, 1850, who died Aug. 27, 1912; children, Ernest; Gird (dec); Walter A.; Roda (Scriggs) dec.; Emma (Racey); Flode; Mabel (Racey); sister Mrs. J. W. Van Cleve."
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from the Records of Susan Kellar Ratcliffe,
the original obituary:
"Maria Gird McKee, daughter of James and Jane Gird, was born at Captina, O., May 12th, 1832, died Mary 31st, 1924, aged 92 years and 10 days. Was united in marriage to Wm. McKee, Nov 21, 1850, who preceded her to the Better Land, Aug. 27, 1912. to this union was born the following: Ernest and Gird, (deceased), Walter A., near Sharon; Rhoda McKee Scriggs (deceased); Emma McKee Racey and Flode McKee of the home, and Mabel McKee Racey of near Hoskinsville. There are eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. J. W. VanCleve of Los Angeles survives.
Mrs. McKee's character was one of the most beautiful. She was of a sunshiny, cheerful disposition. 'None knew her but to love her, Nor nanted her but to praise."
She had been a invalid for these many months, but through it all, this same cheerful disposition upheld her. She never complained, but everything that could be done by loving hands to alleviate her suffering was always just the right thing with her. Her chief delight was to know that her own household and every one was happy and contented. The words of Solomon are very applicable to her: 'Strength and honor are her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household and cateth not the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blest.' This good woman will be greatly missed not only by her family and relatives but a great host of friends and neighbors. She leaves us the example of a good and noble life."
More About MARIA B. GIRD:
Burial: Olive Cemetery, Noble Co., Ohio, Section 1
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About WILLIAM MCKEE:
Burial: Olive Cemetery, Noble Co., Ohio, Section 1
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About WILLIAM MCKEE and MARIA GIRD:
Marriage: 21 Nov 1850, Morgan Co., Ohio
Children of MARIA GIRD and WILLIAM MCKEE are:
i. ERNEST3 MCKEE, b. 16 Sep 1851, Morgan (later Noble) Co., Ohio; d. 28 Sep 1852.
More About ERNEST MCKEE:
Burial: Olive Cemetery, Noble Co., Ohio, Section 1
ii. GIRD MCKEE, b. 23 Jan 1853; d. 07 Apr 1863.
More About GIRD MCKEE:
Burial: Olive Cemetery, Noble Co., Ohio, Section 1
iii. SILAS MCKEE, b. 1854.
7. iv. WALTER A. MCKEE, b. 1855; d. 1939.
8. v. RHODA MCKEE, b. 1857; d. 1892.
vi. MCKEE, b. 1858.
9. vii. EMMA J. MCKEE, b. 20 Mar 1864; d. 04 Oct 1927.
viii. FLODE MCKEE, b. 25 Nov 1867; d. 1941.
More About FLODE MCKEE:
Burial: Olive Cemetery, Noble Co., Ohio, Section 1
10. ix. MABEL MCKEE, b. 1878, Noble Co., Ohio; d. 1948, Sharon Cemetery, Sharon, Noble Co., Ohio.
4. AUGUSTUS K.2 GIRD (JAMES1, GIRDA) was born 1838 in Belmont County, Ohio, and died 22 Nov 1877 in Alonzo S. Reed's ranch, Judith Basin, Montana. He married (1) <UNNAMED>. She was born Abt. 1840, and died Bef. 1871. He married (2) JULIA Abt. 1865 in prob. Montana. She was born 1847 in Colorado Territory, and died Abt. 1876 in Montana Territory.
Notes for AUGUSTUS K. GIRD:
Augustus was an early explorer and settler in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. He is listed in the 1860 territorial census of Montana as a resident of Washington Township, Bitterroot Valley. Two places bear his name, Gird's Creek, 1 km, NE of Maxville, Montana and Gird Point, 17 km E of Hamilton, Montana.
Augustus Gird is listed as follows:
Source: "Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography", Volume II G-O, by Dan L. Thrapp, The Arthur W. Clark Company, Glendale, California, 1988 (ISBN 0-87062-191-2) from Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, California.
"Gird, A. K. Scout (d. 1877). Gird was described by Staton G. Fisher as 'a brave and good scout' who joined Fisher's scout company in Idaho for the 1877 Nez Perce campaign. Gird, said Fisher, 'was killed last fall in the Judith Basin (of Montana) by one, Major Reed, or perhaps, Read'. Fisher himself was a brave and reliable scout. Gird was also one of about 34 Bitterroot volunteers who fought in the Nez Perce War of 1877 in the battle of Big Hole, the night of August 9, 1877."
Stanton G. Fisher writes in article based upon his diary ("Journal of S. G. Fisher, Chief of Scouts to General O. O. Howard during the Campaign against the Nez Perce Indians, 1877." Montana Historical Society Contributions, Vol 2, 269-282 (1896)):
"A. K. Gird was a white man who joined my company. He was killed last fall (1877) in the Judith Basin by one Major Reed.. Gird was a brave and good scout".
Augustus Gird and his family are in the
1870 Federal Census in Emmitsburg, Deer Lodge Township, Montana:
Gird, Augustus K. 31 M W Rancher worth $600 real estate and $1500
personal estate b. Ohio
with wife Julia, and children Joseph, Louisa and Mary.
"The Helena Independent", Vol 11, Helena Montana, Thursday, Dec 6, 1877, page 6:
"Murder in the Judith Basin
Mr. Wm. Gline arrived from the lower country on the 25th inst. and reported that about a week previous a man named Gurd (sic), of Deer Lodge county had been murdered by Major Reed, at the latter's ranch in Judith Basin. Gline had heard two statements regarding the murder. One that deceased had been shot by Reed while the former was running after another man, and the other story was that the murder was the result of a quarrel over a game of cards. It is said that Reed buried deceased near the ranch and had then started for Tongue river. Gline has gone to Helena, and will have the case brought before the authorities of Meagher county, within whose jurisdiction the murder was committed. - Benton Record. 30th ult."
"The Helena Independent", Vol 11, Helena Montana, Thursday, Dec 20, 1877, page 6:
"Judith Basin Murder
Further Particulars of the Killing of Gurd
Major Reed Completely Exonerated from Blamefrom the Benton Record, Dec. 17th.:
Messrs Bowles and Caruthers called at the Record on Wednesday, and gave the following account of the shooting affair in the Judith Basin, a report of which was published in our last issue but one, as received from Wm. Gline. It appears that deceased came to Major Reed's ranch in a semi-intoxicated condition, flourished a revolver and threatened to shoot not only Reed but several other inmates of the house. Gurd was a stout, heavy built man, and known to be an ugly customer when under the influence of liquor. He struck Reed in the face with a revolver, repeatedly put the pistol to his head, and compelled Reed to give him not only liquor but all the money in the till, and deceased tore the money in small pieces and threw it on the floor. Reed complied with all his demands, and in addition offered him a horse and saddle to leave the place, but finding he could not get rid of him wanted the other men to help him disarm deceased, but for some reason or other they did not offer to help. Reed states that he had a Henry rifle behind the counter and would have been justified in using it at an earlier moment, but the weapon was unloaded, and deceased had a revolver pointed at him nearly all the time. Deceased finally chased one of the men out of the room and around the house, and Reed followed with the rifle loaded. As Reed passed around the house, he met deceased who again covered him with his revolver. Reed at once raised his rifle and shot deceased dead. Bowles and Caruthers are willing to make affidavit to this statement. It is said that Reed offered to surrender himself to the Meagher county authorities, but the latter refused to take any steps in the matter."
More About AUGUSTUS K. GIRD:
Burial: Near Alonzo S. Reed's ranch, Judith Basin, Montana
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
Notes for JULIA:
Julia was an American Indian. Land records of her son William list him as of the Flathead tribe.
More About JULIA:
Record Change: 05 Mar 2001
More About AUGUSTUS GIRD and JULIA:
Marriage: Abt. 1865, prob. Montana
Child of AUGUSTUS GIRD and <UNNAMED> is:
11. i. JOSEPH3 GIRD, b. Bet. 1860 - 1861, Montana.
Children of AUGUSTUS GIRD and JULIA are:
12. ii. LOUISA3 GIRD, b. Bet. Jan - May 1867, Montana Territory.
iii. MARY GIRD, b. May 1870, Montana Territory; m. <UNNAMED>, 14 Apr 1886, Montana?.
Notes for MARY GIRD:
After her father's death in 1877 lived in the household of Eliza Rodgers as a servant in Bitter Root Valley township, Missoula County, Montana.
Land Record of Mary Gird: (may be another Mary Gird)
11 Apr 1898 Mary Gird purchased a homestead of 159.12 acres from the US government. In Granite county Lot 6 NWSW Quarter.
More About <UNNAMED> and MARY GIRD:
Marriage: 14 Apr 1886, Montana?
13. iv. LUCY GIRD, b. 26 Dec 1871, Montana Territory; d. 12 Dec 1944, Yuba City, Sutter County, California.
v. MAGGIE GIRD, b. 1874, Montana Territory; m. JOHN DESHAW, Bef. 14 Mar 1998.
Notes for MAGGIE GIRD:
Adopted after her father's death in 1877 into the house hold of Jefferson and Josephine Niles in Bitter Root Valley, Valley township, Missoula County, Montana. Didn't change her name, so adoption probably not formal. The Niles were both Indians born in Montana.
More About MAGGIE GIRD:
Adoption: Abt. 1877, Bitter Root Valley, Missoula County, Montana
Residence: 1898, Fort Washakie, Freemont County, Wyoming
More About JOHN DESHAW and MAGGIE GIRD:
Marriage: Bef. 14 Mar 1998
vi. WILLIAM LEE GIRD, b. 1876, Montana Territory.
Notes for WILLIAM LEE GIRD:
Adopted after his father's death in 1877 into the
house hold of Joshua and Sarah Donger in Flint Creek, Valley township, Deer
Lodge County, Montana. Didn't change his name, so adoption probably not formal.
His sister Louisa was also adopted by the Dongers. The Dongers were from
Georgia and Kentucky.
Also known as William C. Gird. This is how he signs his name in 1893,
and how he purchases property in 1908 and thereafter.
Land records of William C. Gird:
8 Oct 1908: William C. Gird. Indian Trust Patent. 160 acres. Tribe: Flathead. Washington office.
26 Nov 1909: William C. Gird. Indian Trust Patent. 121.22 acres. Tribe: Flathead. Washington office.
12 May 1910: James Fitzpatrick and William C. Gird. Townsite in town of Dayton, 0.111 acres from US Government. Kalispell land office.
12 May 1910: William C. Gird. Purchase of townsite in town of Polson, 0.161 acres from US Government. Kalispell land office.
12 May 1910: James Fitzpatrick , William C. Gird, and Louis Couture. Townsite in town of Polson, 0.161 acres from US government. Kalispell land office.
16 Feb 1914: William C. Gird. Indian Fee Patent. 121.22 acres. Tribe: Flathead. Washington Office.
The 1910 census of the Flathead Indian Reservation lists William Gird as the farm laborer employee of Rene Diome. There are several inconsistencies in this record; he is listed as being age 36, where he was really 24; his father is listed as being born in Virginia, where the correct birthplace was Ohio; his mother is listed as being born in Montana, where the correct birthplace is Colorado; he is listed as being born in Texas, where the correct birthplace was Montana. He is listed of being of 1/2 Indian blood. His tribe and that of his mother are listed as Pend Oreille and his father is listed as white. This tribe designation may not be correct. From the land records, it seems that he was a Flathead Indian. None the less, we believe that this entry refers to him because he is the only person in the state with the name of William Gird.
More About WILLIAM LEE GIRD:
Adoption: Abt. 1877, Flint Creek Valley, Deer Lodge Co, Montana
5. BELLE ZORA2 GIRD (JAMES1, GIRDA) was born 29 Sep 1844 in Sharon, Morgan (Later Noble) Co., Ohio; 3, and died 18 Dec 1933 in Los Angeles, California. She married REV. JOSEPH WILLIAM VAN CLEVE 30 Jun 1872, son of JOHN VAN CLEVE and MARY. He was born 20 Feb 1837 in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., Illinois, and died 15 Oct 1896 in Los Angeles, California.
Notes for BELLE ZORA GIRD:
Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec 1933, page 14:
"VAN CLEVE. Belle Zora Gird Van Cleve, loving mother of Rae G. Van Cleve; grandmother of Harry R. Van Cleve.
Funeral Services today at 2 p.m. from R. C. Dellengaugh & Co. chapel, 630 Venice Boulevard."
In the 1870 Census of Leavenworth, Kansas,
Belle Zora Gird was listed as a teacher, this appeared on the internet in
April of 2001:
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/leavenwo/library/MORISSCH.htm
From the collections at the Leavenworth County Historical Society and Museum. Reprinted with permission from The Leavenworth County Historical Society and Museum and the Leavenworth Times. Donated by Debra Graden.
When They Built The Old Morris School Building
There Were Stepping Stones And an Incline On Fourth Street--Some
Recollections.
REMEMBER FRAME BUILDING?
Miss Bell Gird Was One of The Teachers, One "Pupil" Recalls--Good
Buildings Were Near RiverReading a story written by Frank J. Ryan, secretary of state, who recalled his boyhood days at the Morris school, has prompted another "pupil" to write some recollections of Leavenworth in the earlier days.
This "pupil" writes as follows:
"In writing of the Morris school, I wonder how many remember the frame building on the Fifth street side of those grounds, where two rooms were used. It was set rather high as Fifth street had just been graded. Miss Belle Gird was one of the teachers and I do not remember the other one. The building of the Morris school gave us ample opportunity to take dares in walking on the trestle work, it being all cellar underneath so it was a risky undertaking. Our first principals and teachers came down from the east, among whom were Professor Stowell, McVicker, Carmichiel, and Williams, while the three women instructors were Misses Porter, Gassett and Meade. Miss Meade afterward was married to Mr. Lewis Mayo. A normal school was started then to train teachers from our midst. Professor Wherrell was in charge.
Bella Zora moved to the Los Angeles area in 1885.
More About BELLE ZORA GIRD:
Burial: 20 Dec 1933, Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, California; Sec P, Lot 174, 2 S W
Record Change: 06 Mar 2001
Notes for REV. JOSEPH WILLIAM VAN CLEVE:
Obituary from "the Los Angeles Times", Saturday, October 17, 1896, page 8:
"VAN CLEVE - In this city, October 15, 1896, Rev. Joseph W. Van Cleve, D.D., beloved husband of Mrs B. Z. G. and father of Rae G. Van Cleve, a native of Illinois, age 59 years, 7 months 25 days.
Funeral will be on Monday, October 19, from the undertaking parlors of Sharp & Samson, No. 536 South Spring street, thence to Simpson Tabenacle, South Hope street, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited. Interment Rosedale Cemetery."
From Ancestry.com Nebraska, The Land and the People, Vol. #
"Mr. Van Cleve (William Holmes Van Cleve) was born November 2, 1864, at Alton, Illinois, a son of Rev. Joseph William and Fannie Ranson (Holmes) Van Cleve, and the grandson of a Methodist minister, Rev. Joseph William Van Cleve was educated at McKendrie College, of which institution he was a trustee for many years, and during a long, useful and highly honorable career was a member of the Methodist ministry, filling various pulpits. He retired in the evening of his life and died at Los Angeles, California, October 15, 1896. Mrs Van Cleve passed away at Edwardsville, Illinois, July 1, 1870."
From "Centennial McKendree College with St. Clair County History," edited by Joseph Guandolo, Lebanon, Illinois, 1928:
"Joseph William Van Cleve was born at Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, Feb. 20, 1837. He entered McKendree as a student in the fall of 1854 and graduated in 1858, receiving the degree of B. S. He was a member of the Platonian Literary Society. He taught school in St. Jacob, Bethalto, Hillsboro, and Alton, in the last named place, for eight successive years. In 1870, he was admitted on trial in the Southern Illinois Conference, and in 1875, was received in full connection. He served the following charges: Equality and Shawneetown, Jonesboro and Anna, Ashley, Jerseyville, Greenville, Olney, and Gillespie. In 1885, he was transferred to the Southern California Conference, where he spent the remainder of his life. He served several years a presiding elder. He was married March 5, 1859, to Miss Fanny Ransom Holmes. Their three children were William Holmes, Fanny Ransom, and Mary Evans. Some time after his wife's death, her was married a second time, June 30, 1872, to Miss Bell Zora Gird. Of this union, there was born on son, Ray Gird. Mr. Van Cleve's death occurred late in the century."
Article from "the California Independent" Vol 4, 25 Sep 1897, page 97:
"Rev. J. W. Van Cleve (with picture-not available)
Rev. J. W. Van Cleve was born February 20, 1837 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Converted at a camp meeting; graduate McKendree College, 1858. Joined Southern Illinois Conference in 1870. Served in Oregon and Southern California Conferences: Santa Ana, Pomona, San Luis and Goleta. Was Presiding Elder of Los Angeles District. Died Oct. '96. His last entrance in his diary Sept. 30 was: 'Sept. 20, 1896. God is my helper in this matter, as in all others, 'He is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.''"
More About REV. JOSEPH WILLIAM VAN CLEVE:
Burial: 17 Oct 1896, Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, California; Sec P, Lot 174, 3 N W
More About JOSEPH VAN CLEVE and BELLE GIRD:
Marriage: 30 Jun 1872
Children of BELLE GIRD and JOSEPH VAN CLEVE are:
14. i. RAE GIRD3 VAN CLEVE, b. 01 May 1873, Albany, Linn Co., Oregon; d. 14 Feb 1948, Los Angeles, California.
ii. UNKNOWN VAN CLEVE, b. Aft. 1874; d. Bef. 1897.
6. BENTON B. (BENJAMIN BENTON)2 GIRD (JAMES1, GIRDA) was born Mar 1854 in Noble Co., Ohio, and died 05 Feb 1903 in New Mexico. He married NILLIE.
Notes for BENTON B. (BENJAMIN BENTON) GIRD:
in the 1870 census of Winfield Township, Cowley Co., Kansas, page 329,
Benton is listed as a farmer.
Divorce filed 26 Jun 1902 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
More About BENTON B. (BENJAMIN BENTON) GIRD:
Burial: 08 Feb 1903, Mount Muncie Cemetery, 1500 N. 8th, Lansing, KS 66043-6620, Sec 14, Lot 75, Row 0, Grave 5
Occupation: 1900, Brakeman on Railroad (1900 Census)
Notes for NILLIE:
Divorce filed 26 Jun 1902 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Child of BENTON GIRD and NILLIE is:
i. INFANT3 GIRD, b. 14 May 1885, 212 2nd Ave, Leavenworth, KS; d. 14 May 1885, 212 2nd Ave, Leavenworth, KS.
More About INFANT GIRD:
Burial: 15 May 1885, Mount Muncie Cemetery, 1500 N. 8th, Lansing, KS 66043-6620, Sec 14, Lot 75, Row 0, Grave 3
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