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Delphia Susan ODELL
Born: 29 Oct 1881 in Craig, Holt, MO
Died: 8 Nov 1940 in Craig, Holt, MO
Buried: in IOOF Cemetery, Craig, Holt, MO

Delphia's Notes:
1900 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 94: daughter-in-law, born Oct 1881, 18 years, born MO, parents born MO, newlywed. Living with spouse, Olin G. WICKISER, in in-laws' home. Also living in the household is a brother-in-law.
1910 CENSUS, Craig, Holt, MO, ED 117: "Delfa", 28 years, born MO, parents born MO. Living with spouse, Olen WICKISER, and 4 children.
1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 39 years, born MO, parents born MO. Living with spouse, Olin WICKISER, and 7 children.
1930 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 19 (Craig City): "Adelphia", 48 years, born M0, parents born MO, married at 18. Living with spouse, Olin WICKISER, and 3 sons.

Vitals from Gone Home, page 442; Delphia was the mother of 9 children, 2 of whom died in infancy.

Gwyn BARKER mention Marjorie WICKISER of Craig, MO. She was a daughter-in-law, and may have more information.

Delphia married
Olin Guy WICKISER 20 May 1900 in Holt Co, MO
Born: 3 Feb 1876 in Keithsburg, IL
Died: 15 Dec 1949 in Craig, Holt, MO
Buried: 18 Dec 1949 in IOOF Cemetery,Craig, Holt Co, MO
Father: Oscar VanBuren WICKISER
Mother: Emily M. GARRETT

Olin 's Notes:
1900 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 94: born 1877, 23 years, born IL, newlywed, farm laborer. Living with wife, Delpha, in parents' home. Also living in the household is a brother.
1910 CENSUS, Craig, Holt, MO, ED 117: "Olen", 32 years, born IL, parents born IA, married 10 years, buyer for poultry house. Living with wife, Delfa, and 4 children (Clyde, Frandie, Bessie, Wilma).
1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 43 years, born IL, father born OH, mother born IA, hay baler with own baler. Living with wife, Delphia, and 7 children (Clyde, Frankie, Bessie, Wilma, Guy, Garth, Vernol).
1930 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 19 (Craig City): 54 years, born IL, married at 24, owns property, $1,000, has trucking business with farm stock and grain. Living with wife, Adelphia, and 3 sons (Clyde, Guy, Garth).

MO Death Certificate #40941: Olin Guy WICKISER, born 3 Feb 1876, Keithsburg, IL; died 15 Dec 1949, Craig, Holt, MO. Olin was 73 years of age at his death from a heart block (?) and acute bronchitis. He was the son of Oscar B. WICKISER and Emily GARRET; and the widowed husband of Delphia Susan WICKISER. The informant listed is Guy WICKISER, of Craig. Olin was buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Craig, on 18 Dec 1949, by Wilber L. Schooler.

Delphia and Olin had the following children:

  1. Clyde William WICKISER
    Born: 4 Aug 1902 in MO
    Died: 22 Sep 1974
    Buried: in Craig Cemetery, Holt Co, MO
    Clyde's Notes:
    1910 CENSUS, Craig, Holt, MO, ED 117: 8 years, born MO, living with parents and 3 siblings.
    1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 18 years, born MO, laborer doing odd jobs. Living with parents and 6 siblings.
    1930 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 19: 28 years, born MO, manager of feed store. Living with parents and 2 brothers.

    Vitals from Gone Home, page 442.

  2. Frankie WICKISER
  3. Bessie WICKISER
    Born: 1907 in MO
    Died: after 1920
    Bessie's Notes:
    1910 CENSUS, Craig, Holt, MO, ED 117: 3 years, born MO, living with parents and 3 siblings.
    1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 13 years, born MO, attends school. Living with parents and 6 siblings.
  4. Wilma WICKISER
    Born: 1909 in MO
    Died: after 1920
    Wilma's Notes:
    1910 CENSUS, Craig, Holt, MO, ED 117: 1 year old, born MO, living with parents and 3 siblings.
    1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 11 years, born MO, attends school. Living with parents and 6 siblings.
  5. Guy WICKISER
    Born: 30 Oct 1911 in MO
    Died: Oct 1986 in Craig, Holt, MO
    Guy's Notes:
    1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 8 years, born MO, attends school. Living with parents and 6 siblings.
    1930 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 19: 18 years, born MO, no occupation. Living with parents and 2 brothers.

    SS Death Index: Guy WICKISER, born 30 Oct 1911; died Oct 1986, Craig, Holt, MO. #495-01-6434 issued MO before 1951.

  6. Garth WICKISER
    Born: 1914 in MO
    Died: after 1930
    Garth's Notes:
    1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 148: 6 years, born MO, attends school. Living with parents and 6 siblings.
    1930 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt, MO, ED 19: 16 years, born MO, no occupation. Living with parents and 2 brothers.
  7. Alfred Vernal WICKISER
    Born: 27 Jul 1915 in Craig, Holt, MO
    Died: 13 Sep 1921 in Holt Co, MO
    Buried: 14 Sep 1921 in Craig Cemetery, Holt Co, MO
    Alfred's Notes:
    1920 CENSUS, Union Twp, Holt Co, MO, ED 148: "Vernol", 4 years, born MO. Living with parents and 6 siblings.

    MO Death Certificate #23216: Alfred Vernal WICKISER, born 27 Jul 1915, Craig, Holt, MO; died 13 Sep 1921, Craig. Alfred died at 6 years,1 month, and 17 days from chronic interstitial nephritis. He was the son of Olen WICKERSER (Of IL) and Delphia ODLE (of Holt Co, MO). The informant listed is Olen WICKISER, of Craig. Alfred was buried at the IOOF Cemetery, Craig, on 14 Sep 1921, by C. W. David, of Craig.

  8. Baby WICKISER
    Born: 30 Aug 1920 in Craig, Holt, MO
    Died: 31 Aug 1920 in Craig, Holt, MO
    Buried: 31 Aug 1920 in New Liberty Cemetery, Holt Co, MO
    Baby's Notes:
    MO Death Certificate #26803: Un-named Baby WICKISER, male, born 30 Aug 1920; died 31 Aug 1920, Craig, Holt, MO. This baby died at one day of age from defective Loramen Ovale (?) He was the son of Olen G. WICKISER (born Keithsburg, IL) and Delphia ODELL (born Craig). The informant listed is Olin WICKISER, of Craig. The baby was buried at New Liberty Cemetery, 31 Aug 1920, by Allen and Son, of Craig.

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