Our Little line of DNA indicates we share a second common English ancestor with the progenitor of the line of Jacob Little who was born 1755 in Surry County, VA. Jacob Little and Issac Little families would relocate to Anson County, NC, settling in the area of Gourdvine and Negrohead Creek. This line of LITTLE cousins immigrated to America in the early 1600s. Our LITTLE line, the descendants of Joseph Little and Mary Jones, remained in England until 1837.
The Thomas E. Little family immigrated to America in 1837 settling first in the Township of Smithfield, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island, as noted in the 1840 Federal Census. Thomas E. Little found employment in America first as a mule skinner and then as a farmer.
Five other Little children would be born in America, one son William James Little born March 23, 1843 and four daughters, Jane Litttle born about 1841, Margarett Ann Little born about 1847, Mary Elizabeth Little born about 1850 and Sarah E.(Ellen?) Little born about 1862. All the Little children would be raised in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.
1850 Federal Census, Newport, Newport County, RI, the Little household was noted as Thomas Little age 36 born England, occupation mule skinner, wife Ann Little age 36, born England, son David Little age 15, born England, occupation manufacturing, son George Little age 12, born England, daughter Jane Little age 9, born Rhode Island, son William J. Little age 7, born Rhode Island, daughter Margarett Ann Little age 3, born Rhode Island, daughter Mary E. Little age 0, born Rhode Island and border Joseph Johnson age 20, born England, occupation mule skinner.
The 1860 Federal Census, Newport, Newport County, RI indicated Thomas E. Little, age 47, was working as a farmer, Ann, age 47, George, 22, ship carpenter, William J., age 17, mill worker, Mary E., age 10, Sarah E., age 8.
Son David Little, joined the 1st Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry, for 3 months 1861. Name David Little, Enlistment Date 17 Apr 1861, Enlistment Place Providence, Rhode Island, Side Served Union, State Served Rhode Island, Service Record Enlisted as a Private on 17 April 1861, Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Regiment Rhode Island on 2 May 1861. Received a disability discharge from Company F, 1st Infantry Regiment Rhode Island on 31 May 1861.
David J. Little, Union, RI 1st, INF Worcester, MA, is buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, GAR Flag Holder, GAR Lot, row 1, 6 graves in from the left, no dates.
David Little and Caroline A. Young, daughter of William and Caroline Young, were married November 3, 1859 in Newport, RI. There is no evidence of any Little children arising from this marriage. Caroline Amelia Little would remarry to Joseph Field Langley, August 8, 1864, in Providence, RI. Joseph Field Langley would remarry to Lydia Annie Hathaway, May 7, 1868 in Newport, RI.
Son George Little would marry Helen or Ellen Bolten, May 8, 1861 in Newport, RI. The 1860 Federal Census, Newport, Newport County, RI indicated his future bride as Ellen Bolten, single, age 22, born about 1838 in England. Ellen Bolten was living with the family of James Graham 42, a grocer, Ann Graham 38, Margaret A Graham 11, Sarah A Graham 7, Alexander Asher 73.
The whereabouts of Little siblings Margarett Ann Little, Jane Little and Sarah E. Little have been lost to time after 1870.
Roster and Record of Iowa Troops In the Rebellion, Vol. 2 By Guy E. Logan, HISTORICAL SKETCH TWELFTH REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, IA GENWEB Project
Larson, Charles. Age 23. Residence Clermont, nativity Norway. Enlisted Sept. 22, 1861. Mustered Oct. 24, 1861. Killed in battle April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.
Latimer, George H. Age 18. Residence Fayette County, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866, Memphis, Tenn.
Latimer, Robert J. Age 19. Residence Fayette County, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866, Memphis, Tenn.
Lewis, Leroy. Age 21. Residence Independence, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Sept. 5, 1861. Mustered Oct. 24, 1861. Died Jan. 3, 1862, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. Section 38, grave 138.
Lott, Lawrence. (Veteran.) Age 35. Residence Elgin, nativity Illinois. Enlisted Sept. 22, 1861. Mustered Oct. 24, 1861. Missing in battle April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Re-enlisted and remustered Jan. 5, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866, Memphis, Tenn.
Lyons, William A. (Veteran.) Age 25. Residence Elgin, nativity New York. Enlisted Sept. 22, 1861. Mustered Oct. 24, 1861. Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 5, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866, Memphis, Tenn."
Roster of IA and IL Union Civil War Soldiers residing in Glen Elder, KS was noted in the following publications in 1887 and 1889. Little, W. J., served in Illinois, resides Glen Elder, KS, publication No. 2, p. 18
Little, Wm. J., served in Iowa, resides Glen Elder, KS, publication No. 7, p. 13
Publication No. 2. Coulter, Orel H. Roster of Illinois soldiers residing in Kansas ... from the official enrollment made by the township trustees [April 1889] as ordered by the Kansas State Legislature. Topeka, Kan.: The Western Veteran, 1889. Vol. 2. [Call number: K/973.74/R739/no. 2] No printed page numbers. Cover is considered page 1. Information: arranged by regiment, includes name, company, and post office.
Publication No. 7. Moser, O.A. Roster of Iowa soldiers in Kansas. Emporia, Kan.: E. Lamborn, 1886, with supp., 1887. [Call number: K/973.74/R739/no. 7] Information: arranged by regiment, includes name, company, and post office. Page numbers 1A to 10A are in the supplement.
Wm James Little a private of Captain W. W. Warner's, Company C, of the Twelfth Iowa Infantry Volunteers, was enlisted by A. M. Smith of the Twelfth Regiment of Iowa Infantry at Fayette, Iowa on the 22nd day of September 1861, to serve three years; he was born in Barnun Co. in the State of Rhode Island, is eighteen years of age, five feet six inches high, light complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty blank days by reason of protracted illness. Station: Camp near Corinth, Mississippi, Date: October 21, 1862, A. E. Webb, Captain Commanding Company.
I certify that I have carefully examined said William James Little of Captain W. W. Warner's Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of general ability from obscure causes. There is prostration of strength, difficulty of urination and pain inside from any active exercise. Sanford W. Duff, Surgeon, 12th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Union Brigade.
Discharged 9th day of February 1863, at Davenport, Iowa, Camp Herron.
Davenport Iowa, Quad-Cities Online, indicates Camp Herron of 1862 was located between present-day Farnam Street and Churchill's Addition.
1st service, Private, Co C, 12th Iowa Inf, enlisted Sept 22, 1861, discharged Feb 4, 1863, 2nd service Private, Co B, 2nd Ill Cav, enlisted Feb 4, 1864, discharged Jun 22, 1865.
William J. Little pensioned February 10, 1863, at $2 and $6 per month from October 2, 1889 (deduct from Feb 4, 1864 to Jun 22, 1865 increase) for disease of lungs. Increase to $8 under Act June 27, 1890 for disease of respriatory organs and varicose veins of both legs. Increase to $12 under act June 27, 1890 for same above.
Original declaration, Act of July 14, 1862, filed June 1, 1880, William James Litte alleged at Fort Donelson, Mississippi, contracted mumphs about Dec 1862 and caught cold, settled on his lungs and gravel resulted.
Department of the Interior, March 23, 1882, Pension Office to The Surgeon General USA, please furnish this Office a report of hospital treatment in the Claim of William J. Little, late a private, Co C of the 12th Iowa Volunteer from the data given below. 1. Disability from: disease of lungs and gravel resulting from mumps contracted at Ft. Donelson, December 1862. 2. Treatment as follows: was treated in Regmental Hospital in December 1862 and January 1863. Discharged Feb 9, 1863.
May 15, 1880, "At Fort Donelson, I contracted mumphs about Dec 1862 and caught cold, they settled on my lungs and have never recovered, also gravel resulted. I am disabled from labor 1/4 of the time and claim a pension on account of lung disease and gravel. I was treated by the _ surgeion and in _ hospital. Enrolled in Co B 2 Ill Cav Feb 1864 and discharged June 22, 1865. ... William James Little, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co. KS.
Declaration for an increae of pension, state of Kansas, Mitchell County, filed January 11, 1896, Wm J. Little, age 43, formerly pensioned for disease of lungs under the general law at a rate of $12 a month. He believes himself to be entitled to an increase of pension on account of his rate being unjustly low and disproportionate to his degree of disability. Also on account of varicose veins of both legs and feet and rhumatisim.
General Affidavit, Dec 9, 1889, Ann Little, aged 77 years, residence Glen Elder, Kansas, mother of claimant, William J. Little, duly sworn, stated I Ann, the mother of William J. Little who has resided with me, before and since the close of the war, and ever still live together, and I know from my own personal knowledge, that ever since he came home from the military service of the U. S., he has been troubled with disease of the lungs. That every year since his return from same service, he has been more or less confined to his bed on account of lung trouble and there has been no time during the 24 years he has been at home, that he has been free from a cough. He has had physcians called several times and has also used patent medicines in large quantities and all without receiving any permanent benefit.
General Affidavit, Dec 25, 1889, state of Kansas, Mitchell County, in the matter of the claim for pension of William J. Little, age 46 years, a resident of vicinity of Glen Elder, Mitchell County, Kansas... and am William J. Little who served as a private in Co C, 12th Iowa Inf and that have returned home from the army in Spring of 1865, and that soon after left that part of that state and have never returned but have written to some of my old neighbors there and cannot hear from them. So I conclude they are either dead or have removed to other places. I received a letter from the post master at Brush Creek,(township of Fairfield, Fayette Co.) Iowa, who informed that parties that I inquired about were not there anymore, that they were either dead or have moved a way and they were unknown to him. Brush Creek P.O. is where I resided when I entered the service and would be the P.O. address of my old neighbors if they were alive and still resided in that vacinity.
From Brush Creek, township of Fairfield, Fayette County, Iowa, civil war volunteers would make their way by wagon to McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa, board boats for a journey down the Mississippi, where they would embark at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa for training.
Other Little families living in the area, served by post office Brush Creek, township of Fairfield, Fayette Co., IA, 1860 Federal Census, were from VA and employed as coopers and farmers. Those Little families were noted as family no 1, B.(Benjamin) F. Little, age 26, born VA, occupation cooper, wife Mary E. Little, age 27, born VA, William E. Litte, age 2, born IA, and daughter Netta(Hetta) J. Little, age 1, born IA; family no 2, M.(Michael) (T.)C. Little, age 28, born VA, occupation farmer, Mary A. Little, age 28, born VA, Annas E. Little, age 5, born VA, Hugh H. Little, age 3, born IA, Alma E. Little, age 2, born IA, and John Eilbert, age 23, born England. These Little families may have been known to William J. Little, though it is unclear if they are related.
Merritt Smith, Fairfield, Fayette, IA 30 abt 1830 Vermont Male, occupation farmer, has been noted in the 1860 Federal Census, Post Office Brush Creek, township of Fairfield, Fayette Co., IA as a next door census household to B.(Benjamin) F. Little, age 26, born VA, occupation cooper. This Merritt Smith, perhaps may be the A. M. Smith of the Twelfth Regiment of Iowa Infantry at Fayette, Iowa, that enlisted James Little into the Iowa Infantry Sept. 22, 1861.
1860 Federal Census, PO Brush Creek, township of Fairfield, Fayette County, Iowa.
1860 Federal Census, PO Brush Creek, township of Putnam, Fayette County, Iowa.
1860 Federal Census, PO Brush Creek, township of Scott, Fayette County, Iowa.
Declaration for Increase of an Invalid Pension, Sep 9, 1891, Kansas, Mitchell County, William J. Little, age 48, reisdent of Glen Elder, Mitchell County, Kansas is a pensioner of the United states, enrolled at the Topeka Agency, at the rate of $6 dollars per month, by reason of disability resulting from Disease of Lungs incurred in the service of the United States while serving as a private in Company C of the 12th Regiment of Iowa Infantry, and hereby appoints J. F. Snow, Cawker City, Kansas, to prosecute his claim to receive $10.
Claimant's Affidavit, April 10, 1896, Wm J. Little of Company B, 2nd Regiment of Illinois and 12th Regiment of Iowa Infantry, age 53 years, of P.O. Box Glen Elder, Mitchell County, state of Kansas, being duly sworn, state the Captains and first Lieutenant under whom I served are both dead and I do not know where the first sergeant is. Claimant claims he contracted varicose veins of both legs and feet and rhumatisim March 1863 at Shiloh, Tennessee.
Claimant's Affidavit, Jun 22, 1896, Wm J. Little of 12th Regiment of Iowa Infantry, Mitchell County, state of Kansas, being duly sworn, states was not treated for varicose veins while he was in the service of the U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pension March 23, 1897, request of full military and medical history from Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, pertaining to William J. Little, Co c, 12 Regiment, Iowa Inf and Co B, 2nd Regiment, Ill Cav, was enrolled Feb 4, 1864, and discharged June 22, 1865. From Feb 4, 1864 to June 22, 1865 he held the rank private and during that period the rolls show him present except as follows, Aug 31, 1865, sick at Vicksburg, MS since June 22, 1865.
The medical records show him treated as follows, W. Lytle, Prvt Co B, 2 Ill Cav, Aug 15 to 17, 1864; as William J. Little, June 15 to 23, 1865, Hermia L. aide, discharged from service June 23, 1865; as William Little, July 8 to 19, 1865, Fehris Remittient, returned to duty; July 26, 1865, Fehris Remittient; July 26 to Aug 9, 1865, pneumonia; as William Lytle, Aug 9 to 18, 1865, pneumonia; as William Little, Aug 18 to Sept 6, 1865, chronic diarrhea, discharged from service Sept 6, 1865.
Request from Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, March 23, 1897, information as to when, where, and circumstances alleged injury was received, and names or numbers, and localities of all hospitals in which he was treated while in the service and the dates of treatment. The information indicated by paragraphs No 2 and 4 has not been furnished and should be supplied, relative to the alleged rhumatisim and varicose veins of both legs.
Response, William J. Little, April 2, 1897, who being duly sworn, says that rhumatisim and vericose veins was contracted on or about the time of The Battle of Shiloh in the year of 1862, which was the result of exposure to damp and wet weather. I am 55 years old any my Post Office address is Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., Kansas. I was never treated in any hospital for rhumatisim and varicose veins but was treated for flux kidney trouble and lung disease at Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi. They were general hospitals the name I do not now remember.
Request from Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, October 19, 1899 for further information and response from William J. Little, Glen Elder, Kansas, October 28, 1899. No 1, are you a married man? Answer, yes, Rebecca Little , maiden name Rebecca Wentz. No 2, when, where and by whom were you married? Answer, Married 18, April 1890, Beloit, Kansas, Judge Birt. No 3, what record of marriage exists? Answer, certificate and county records. No 4, were you previously married? Answer, no. No 5, have you any children living? Answer, Minnie Little born December 11, 1891, Willie Little born March 16, 1892, katie Little born July 12, 1894, Mona Little born February 29, 1896, Ada Little born September 9, 1898.
Request from Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, February 23, 1901, information should be furnished, the testimony of two enlisted men of your company showing when , where and under what circumstances the alleged rhumatisim and varicose veins of both legs were incurred in service, as the affiants, Privates Silas P. Dove, William H. Pagett and P. S. Jordanaffear, to have no personal knowledge of the origin of said disabilities in service. There should also be furnished the testimony of two witnesses showing the continuance of said rhumatisim each year from the date of yhour discharge from the army to the present time. If you are unable to furnish part of the testimony indicated, you should state the fact and reasons under oath.
Response, William J. Little, March 2, 1901, aged 57 years, and whose post office is Glen Elder, Kansas, who being duly sworn, says that he is unable to furnish the testimony of other witnesses relative to the disabilities alleged in his pending claim. The witness Silas P. Dove, William H. Padgett and P. S. Jordon are neither of them physcians and probably would not know rhumatisim and varicose veins from diabetes or many other ailments and I do not know the names or addresses of any comrad that would know any more about my disabilities than those who have already testified in the case.
Response, William J. Little, March 29, 1901, aged 58 years, and whose post office is Glen Elder, Kansas, who being duly sworn, says he cannot furnish positive proof other than now on file in the pension bureau for the reason of lapse of time and defective memories of comrads and death of physicians and others removed to parts unknown to affiant. That it has been more than thirty years since all but a very few of my comrads have been seen by affiant and he does not know how many, or who, of the number are living or dead and such that I know of do not remember what was my disabilities for none of them were physcians and therefore had no occasion for being with memories sufficient to enable them to furnish the evidence.
1870 The Little Family of Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
William J. Little, General Affidavit, Dec 25, 1889, indicated in pension documents, that he first enlisted, Sept 22, 1861, Co. C, 12th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, while he was residing near the post office of Brush Creek, Fayette County, Iowa, and that after returning home from the army in Spring of 1865, he soon thereafter left that part of that state to never return.
The 1870 Federal Census, Independence, Buchanan County, IA, indicated the Little families of Thomas Little b ENG abt 1813 and Ann Little b ENG abt 1812, son William J. Little b RI 1842, and daughter Mary E. Little b RI abt 1850. The Little families may have left Rhode Island as early as 1861 by William J. Little's enlistment at age 18 into the military, or as late as 1867, with the birth son George Little's daughter Anna. Thomas E. Little and George Little famlilies were employed as day laborers. The George Little family was noted to be wife Ellen Little, son William A. Little b RI abt 1865, daughters Anna D. Little b IA abt 1867 and Mary E. Little b IA abt 1870.
1871 The Little Families Move Westward
Homesteading, Glen Elder, Mitchell County, Kansas
Father Thomas E. Little and Sons William J. Little and George Little
In a General Affidavit dated September 24, 1889, in the matter of claim for Original Pension for claimant William J. Little, written testimony was given by James Smith and Horace F. Vallette of Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, as to the observed health of William J. Little. James Smith deposed that he had known the named claimant since the Fall of 1871, whom lived within two miles of his farm. Horace F. Vallette disposed that he had known the named claimant since the summer of 1871 whom lived within 4 miles.
The Mortality Schedule of 1880, at the death of Thos E. Little, noted he had resided in Mitchell County for 9 years, placing their arrival in Glen Elder, KS about 1871.
1 Mar 1875 Kansas State Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., Kansas listed G. Little 35 born England, Ellen Little 35 born England, William A. 9 born RI, Anna D. 7 born IA, Mary E. 5 born IA, Minnie 1 born KS. The next census household was noted to be T. E. Little 61 born England and Ann Little 61 born England. William J. Little was not noted in the 1875 KS State Census.
Land Patents for Township 6 Range 9 West of the 6th Principal Meridian
Description: Section 5
Name, Date of Patent, Book, Page
SW 1/4, William J. Little, Jan 20, 1874, B, 51
SE 1/4, George Little, Dec 30, 1876. C, 469
SE 1/4, Thomas E. Little, Mar 1, 1879, I, 322
The William J. Little homestead was located in the South West Quarter of Section Five, Township Six of Range 9, containing 160 acres more or less, in Mitchell County, Kansas. William J. Little would sell his 160 acre homestead to Ford E. Dennison, July 28, 1874 for $500.00.
The Thomas E. Little homestead was located in the South East Quarter of Section Five, Township Six South, Range 9 West of Principal Meridian (Township of Glen Elder), containing one hundred and sixty acres more or less, in Mitchell County, Kansas.
The Thomas E. Little homestead farmhouse was made of stone, covered with clapboard and painted white. It contained two rear bedrooms, a rear kitchen, a front parlor, a front living room, and an open front porch. A large attic served as a third bedroom. The Little property also contained an orchard.
The George and Ellen Little homestead was located in the South East Quarter of Section Six, Township Six of Range 9, containing 160 acres more or less, in Mitchell County, Kansas.
George Little, 1875 KS State Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, was noted to have owned 160 acres, not under fence, value of $200, crops planted, 3 acres of spring wheat, 3/4 acre corn, 1 milk cow, 1 cattle, and 1 dog.
George and Ellen Little would sell 80 acres of their 160 acre homestead, The West half of the South East Quarter of Section Six (6) in the township Six(6) of Range nine(9) West containing eighty (80) acres more or less to James F. Johnson, September 27, 1879, for $300.
1880 Death of Patriarch Thomas E. Little
Thomas E. Little, a Mexican War veteran, Elder of the Welsten Church, Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America, Mitchell County, Glen Elder, Kansas, preceded Ann Elliott Little dying of Pleurisy, February 26, 1880, aged 67 years, 2 months. He was laid to rest in Prairie Grove Cemetery near township of Cawker, Mitchell County, KS. At the time of his death in 1880, it was indicated he had lived in Mitchell County, KS for 9 years, placing his arrival in Kansas to be 1871.
Thomas E. Little's bible survives today, HYMNS, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America, which is compiled by Rev. William H. Brewster, A.M. It was published by A. Crooks, for the Wesleyan Methodist Connection 1874. The bible resides in the care of the decendants of his youngest daughter Ada Leon Little Moro. It contains no handwritten transcriptions.
1880 William J. Little Takes Care of His Widow Mother Ann Little
and Two Orphans, Niece and Nephew, Minnie and John Benjamin Thompson
After the consecutive deaths of family members John Benton Thompson in 1877 and William J. Little's sister, Ellen Little Thompson, in 1879, two young orphaned grandchildren, John Benjamin Thompson and Minnie Thompson, would come to live with their grandparents, Thomas and Ann Little.
With the death of Thomas E. Little in 1880, son William J. Little would move to his father's homestead to take care of his mother Ann Little, his niece and nephew, Minnie Thompson and John Benjamin Thompson.
William J. Little's nephew, John B. Thompson of Glen Elder, age 31, born 1872 IA and Valera R. Brokaw of Glen Elder, age 19, would marry December 30, 1903 at Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS.
1910 Federal Census, Hobart Ave., Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, the Thompson household was noted as Benjamin J. Thompson, occupation laborer elevator, 38, born IA, father born US, mother born US, Valera (Vitera) R. Thompson, 25, born KS, father born OH, mother born IN, married six years, 1 child born, 0 children living.
1920 Federal Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, the Thompson household was noted as J. B. Thompson, occupation grain buyer manager, 47, born IA, father born WI, mother born RI, Valera Thompson, 35, born KS, father born OH, mother born IA, Margaret Thompson, 8, born KS, and Marie Thompson, 4/12, born KS.
1930 Federal Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, the Thompson household was noted as J. B. Thompson, occupation elevator operator, 58, born IA, father born IA, mother born RI, Valera Thompson, 45, born KS, father born OH, mother born IN, Margaret Thompson, 19, born KS, and Marie Thompson, 10, born KS.
John Benjamin Thompson born February 28, 1872, IA, died March 6, 1945, Los Angeles, CA while visiting his daughter and Valera R. Brokaw Thompson, born August 24, 1884, KS, died September 30, 1972, Los Angeles, CA.
1885 George Little Leaves Glen Elder, Mitchell County and Relocates to Lincoln, Dickinson Co., Kansas
1880 Federal Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, listed Geo Little, age 45, born England, father born England, occupation farmer, mother born England, Ellen Little, 40, Wm. Little, 14, Anna Little, 13, Mary Little, 10, Minnie Little, 6, and Sarah Little, 3.
George Little's daughter, Mary E. Little, age 17, would marry W. W. Williams, age 20, in Glen Elder, Mitchell County, September 24, 1887 by Elder A. H. Parsons. Daughter Anna D. would marry N. N. McFarson, daughter Minnie W. would marry John F. Beem, and daughter Sadie E. would marry a Simmel Jones.
1 Mar 1885 Kansas State Census, George Little and his family have moved to Lincoln, Dickinson Co., Kansas. Census data indicated George Little 47 was born in Scotland, Ellen Little 47, William A., 19, born RI, Anna D., 17, born IA, Mary E., 15, born IA, Minnie, 11, born KS, Sadie, 8, born KS. Sadie Little was noted as Sarah Little in the 1880 Federal Census.
1 Mar 1895 Kansas State Census, George Little and his family have moved to Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte, Kansas. Census data indicated Geo Little, 58, born England, a ships carpenter, Ella Little, 57, born England, Minnie E., 21 born KS, a domestic.
The 1900 Federal Census, indicated George Little's son, William A. Little, age 35, born about 1865 in RI, was an inmate of the Kansas State Insane Asylum at Osawatomie, Miami County, Kansas.
1900 Federal census, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte, Kansas, census data indicated Geo Little 62 born Sept 1837 England, retired, year immigrated to US 1855, years in US 45, naturalized N/A, married 39 years, Ellen Little, 62, born Mar 1838, England, year immigrated to US 1855, years in US 45, married 39 years, 6 children, 5 alive
Minnie E.,25, born Dec 1874 KS, dress maker.
George Little's immigration to the US in 1855 as noted in the 1900 Federal Census, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte, Kansas, is in direct conflict with the date given in Ann Elliott Little's obituary stating she came to the US in 1837 with her family, husband Thomas E. Little and sons David and George Little.
George Little was not named as a living heir in court documents filed in 1906 Glen Elder, Mitchell County, KS to partion the Thomas E. Little homestead property. George Little's date of death is unknown.
Daughter of George Little, 1905 KS State Census, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte Co., KS, the Jones household was noted as Sadie Jones, born abt 1877, age 28, born KS, husband S. M. Jones, age 32, son George H. Jones age 9, born KS, son age 5, daughter Beatrice, age 2, born KS.
Daughter of George Little, 1920 Federal Census, N. 3rd St, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte Co., KS the Jones household was noted as Sadie E. Jones, age 43, born about 1877, KS, father born England, mother born England, husband Simmel Jones, age 46, occupation retail merchant groceries, born about 1874, MO, father born MO, mother born MO, daughter Betrice Jones, 17, born KS, son Curtis Jones, 6, born MO, son John Jones, 1 11/12, born KS, George H. Jones, 24, born KS, Anna Jones, 21, born MO, father born MO, mother born MO, Jesse B. Jones, 20, born MO, father born MO, mother born KS, Ruth Jones, age 20, born MO, father born KY, mother born MO.
Daughter of George Little, 1895 KS State Census, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte Co., KS, the McFarson household was noted as Anna D. McFarson, age 27, born IA, husband N. N. McFarson, age 42, born IL, son Roy McFarson, age 5, born KS, daughter Winifred E. McFarson, age 2/12, born KS.
Daughter of George Little, 1905 KS State Census, Kansas City Ward 3, Wyandotte Co., KS, the McFarson household was noted as Anna McFarson, born abt 1869, age 36, born IA, husband N. (M.)N McFarson, age 53, son Roy McFarson, age 15, daughter Winifred McFarson, age 10.
1890 Kansas City, Kansas Directory, listing 1, Newton N. McFarson, address r north side Rowland avenue 2d w of 4th, occupation mason, listing 2, a Newton N. McFarson, address r 406 Cleveland avenue, occupation mason.
Daughter of George Little, 1910 Federal Census, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte, KS, Widow Anna D. McFarson, age 42, born abt 1868, IA, father born Scotland, mother born England, occupation servant for the Fenney household, noted as Thomas Fenney, 39, Jennie Fenney, 30, William Fenney, 7, and Genevieve Fenney, 3.
Grandson of George Little by daughter Anna McFarson, Roy N. McFarson, WWI Draft Registration, 1917 - 1918, indicated he was born Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Oct 11, 1889, residence 4940 Bellfountain, Kansas City, MO, occupation Meter Inspector for Kansas City Electric Light and Power, 2100 Walnut, claimed exemption as sole support for wife and 5 children, and was described as short in height, medium in build, eyes blue, and hair light.
Grandson of George Little by daughter Anna McFarson, Roy N. McFarson, 1930 Federal Census, St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), MO, noted household members as Roy N. McFarson, 40, born KS, occupation manager paint company, wife Alpha McFarson, 37, born KS, and daughter Louis Elaine McFarson, age 3 5/12, born MO.
Grandson of George Little by daughter Anna McFarson, Roy McFarson, born Oct 11, 1889, died March 1965, last residence MO.
Daughter of George Little, 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte Co., KS, the Beem household was noted as Minni Beem, age 46 years , born abt 1874, KS, father born Scotland, mother born England, husband John F. Beem, age 49, born abt 1871 CA, father born IL, mother born VA, ocupation retail merchant groceries, daughter Leona Beam, age 18, born about 1902 KS, John Beem, age 14, born about 1906, KS, boarder William D. Richardson, age 34.
Daughter of George Little, Minnie Beem was noted as residing at Street address 1009 N Marshall St, City Chapman, County Dickinson, State Kansas, Zip Code 67431.
Daughter of George Little, Minnie Winfried Beem, alt name Minnie Winfried Little, born Dec 25, 1873, KS, died March 25, 1958, Los Angeles, CA, mother's maiden name Bolten, father's surname Little.
1891 Bachelor William J. Little Marries For The First Time at Age 49
William James Little indicated in the 1880 US Federal Census and the 1885 KS State Census, Mitchell County, Glen Elder, KS that he was married and then as a widower, but no female was listed at his residence other than that of his widow mother, Ann Little, nephew John Thompson, born IA 1872, father born ?, mother born RI, and niece Minnie Thompson, b 1875 IL, father born ?, mother born RI. The marital status provided by William J. Little in this census taking, may reflect more that of his deceased father, Thomas E. Little, whom passed February 26, 1880.
William J. Little married April 1891 to Rebecca Amanda Wentz, the housekeeper for William J. Little and his mother Ann Little. William J. Little, born 1843 RI, was 29 years senior to Rebecca Wentz, born 1872 KS.
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, October 19, 1899, requested further information from William J. Little, of Glen Elder, Kansas, in which he responded October 28, 1899, to the following questions. No 1, are you a married man? Answer, yes, Rebecca Little , maiden name Rebecca Wentz. No 2, when, where and by whom were you married? Answer, Married 18, April 1890, Beloit, Kansas, Judge Birt. No 3, what record of marriage exists? Answer, certificate and county records. No 4, were you previously married? Answer, no. No 5, have you any children living? Answer, Minnie Little born December 11, 1891, Willie Little born March 16, 1892, Katie Little born July 12, 1894, Mona Little born February 29, 1896, Ada Little born September 9, 1898.
General Affidavit, Dec 9, 1889, Ann Little, aged 77 years, residence Glen Elder, Kansas, mother of claimant, William J. Little, duly sworn, stated I Ann, the mother of William J. Little who has resided with me, before and since the close of the war, and ever still live together, and I know from my own personal knowledge, that ever since he came home from the military service of the U. S., he has been troubled with disease of the lungs. That every year since his return from same service, he has been more or less confined to his bed on account of lung trouble and there has been no time during the 24 years he has been at home (1865 - 1889), that he has been free from a cough. He has had physcians called several times and has also used patent medicines in large quantities and all without receiving any permanent benefit.
William J. Little and Rebecca Amanda Wentz Little would have one son and four daughters born in Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS. The Little children were Minnie Florence Little, born Dec 11, 1890, William Verl Little, born March 16, 1892, Katie Mae Little, born July 15, 1894, and Ramona Cuba Little, born February 29, 1896. William J. Little's mother, Ann Elliott Little, would die at the Little homestead northwest of Glen Elder, KS, December 26, 1896. The last of the Little children, daughter Ada Leon Little, was born September 9, 1898.
Rebecca Wentz Little's mother, "Scharlottie" Charlotte Wentz, returned to live in Mitchell Co., KS in 1898.
1896 Death of Matriarch Ann Little
1896 Obituary "Little: Annie Elliott was born in Carlisle, England, July 17th, 1812. She married Thomas Little in the year 1832; to this union there were born seven children, four daughters and three sons. With her husband and family she came to America in 1837, and to Mitchell County, Kansas in 1870. Her husband preceded her in 1880. She died at the house of her son, five miles northwest of Glen Elder, December 26, 1896. Aged 83 years, 5 months and 9 days. She leaves two sons and one daughter, three daughters and one son passed on before to wait her coming. At the age of fourteen she gave her heart to God, and has been a life-long Christian. Before her death she gave full assurance of a blessed immortality in heaven. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, Sunday afternoon at the residence of her son, after which her remains were taken to the Cawker City cemetery and laid to rest by the side of her husband. Obituary writer by F. D. Funk".
Survivors at the time of Ann Elliott Little's death were her two sons and their families, William J. and Rebecca Little of Glen Elder, KS and George and Ellen Little, formerly of Glen Elder, KS, now residents of Kansas City, Wynadotte Co, KS., and daughters Mary E. Little whom lived in Glen Elder, KS for a time and Anna Johnson, whose place of residence was unknown. Anna Johnson may possibly be Thomas and Ann Little's daughter, Margaret Annie Little.
Other survivors include the two orphaned grandchildren whom were raised by Thomas and Ann Little after 1877, being that of John Benjamin Thompson, b February 29, 1872, Independence, IA, and Minnie Thompson, b abt 1875 IL, who were the son and daughter of John Thompson, died 1877, and Ellen Little Thompson, died 1879.
The 1900 Federal Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, sister Mary E. Little was working for the George Taylor family as a housekeeper, noted as, Little, Mary E., Servant, age 52, born Rhode Island, mother and father born Unknown.
1902 Death of Mother-in-law Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz
June 28th - A Date of Importance Within the Little Family for both Scharlottie Wentz and William J. Little
1902 Glen Elder, KS "Mrs Scharlottie Wentz: Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wm Little in Glen Elder, on Saturday June 28, Mrs Scharlottie Wentz, aged 69 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Mrs. Wentz was born in Germany, Sept. 8, 1832 and came to the United States in 1836 locating in Pennsylvania. In 1870 she moved to Kansas and afterward to Oklahoma and Wisconsin, coming back to Mitchell county Kansas in 1898. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Helmick, of the M. E. church and the remains laid to rest in the Granite Creek cemetery. She leaves nine children to mourn her departure, 4 of whom live in Kansas, three in Nebraska and two in Wisconsin. The bereaved family have the sympathy of this community in the loss of their aged mother."
1905 Kansas State Census, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, noted the household as Wm J. Little, age 62, born RI, Becca Little, age 34, Minnie Little, age 14, Wm Little, age 13, Katie Little, age 10, Mona Little, age 9, and Ada Little, age 7.
1906 William J. Little Prepares to Leave KS
The Heirs of the Thomas E. Little Homestead Are Taken to Court
The Homestead Land is Asked to Be Partioned to Allow for Sale
June 7, 1906, Publication Notice, In District Court, Mitchell County, State of Kansas, William J. Little, Plaintiff vs Benjamin Thompson, Minnie Thompson, Ellen Little, Anna D. McFarson, Mary E. Williams, Minnie W. Beem, Sadie E. Jones, William A. Little, insane, and Annie Johnson, formerly Annie Little, or if said Annie Johnson be dead her unknown heirs, executors, administrators,divisees, or trustees, defendants. The defendants above named, Mary E. Little and Minnie Thompson, non-residents of the state of Kansas, are hereby notified that they have been sued in the district court of the county of Mitchell, state of Kansas...ordering a partion of the following tract of land among the parties hereto...The SE Quarter of Section No 5, in township 6 south, range nine west,of the 6th principal meridian of Kansas, situate in the county of Mitchell, state of Kansas; Provided , said tract of landcan be divided without manifest injury, if not then said tract of land will be ordered sold and the proceeds be divided among the parties hereto as follows: William J. Little seven-tenths, Benjamin Thompson one-twentieth, Minnie Thompson one-twentieth, Ellen Little one-twentieth, Anna D. McFarson one one-hundredth, Mary E. Williams one one-hundredth, Minnie W. Beem one one-hundredth, Sadie E. Jones one one-hundredth, William A. Little, insane, one one-hundredth, and Annie Johnson, formerly Annie Little one-tenth.
The Thomas E. Little homestead property was inspected by qualifed commissioners duly appointed by the court, and was found to be so situated that a partition or allotment could not be made to the several parties in interest with out manifest injury to their rights and that the commisoners appraised the value to be $5,330.00. The court then ordered the sale of the Thomas E. Little homestead property which was sold by Sheriff J. D. Vanhorn, Sheriff of Mitchell County, Kansas to William Alfred Cooper of Mitchell County, Kansas for the sum of $5,000.00, being two thirds of the appraised value of the real estate, on February 13, 1907.
The Thomas E. Little homestead propery would later be resold to an adjoining property owner George Scholl sometime after 1907. George Scholl family members recall the old homestead farmhouse would burn down 1944. The Thomas E. Little homestead starts 1/2 mile south of the Jewell/Mitchell county line on Kansas State Highway 128. The new address for this property is located at 2426 Highway 128, Glen Elder, KS 67446, map.
William J. Little would pull his children out of Washington School, District No 22, Mitchell County, KS, in the early months of 1907. For the school term commencing November 10, 1906, and ending April 5, 1907, teacher Goldie Brokaw reported the following Little children as leaving the school district, Ada Little, age 7, days present 31, enrolled in year 2, Mona Little, age 9, days present 39, enrolled in year 4, Wm Little, age 14, days present 15, enrolled in year 6. Minnie Little and Katie Mae Little were not noted as enrolled in the school district in 1907.
1907 - 1909 William J. Little Moves His Family to Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
1908, January 2nd, Pacific Branch, National Home for D.V.S., PO Address Soldiers' Home, Los Angeles County, CA, The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., I have the honor to report that William J. Little, C, 12th Iowa Inf and late B Co 2 Regiment IL Cav, Pensioner Certificate No., was admitted to this Branch on the 2 day of Jan 1908 and to request that his name be ransferred from the rolls of the Topeka, Kansas Agency to the rolls of the San Francisco, California.
On pension documents, William J. Little indicated he was divorced from his first wife Rebecca Wentz in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA, October 3, 1910.
1909 - 1910 William J. Little Resident of the Soldiers Home, Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California
William J. Little lived for a time at the Old Soldiers
Home in Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, CA, before moving south to Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
1909 - 1910, William J. Little Resident of Escondido, San Diego Co., CA,
1913 William J. Little Remarries to Wife No 2,
1918 William J. Little Remarries to Wife No 3
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Resided in the towns Escondido, Santee and San Diego, known addresses, 3200 L St and 3263 J St, San Diego, CA
After the divorce between William J. Little and Rebecca Amanda Wentz Little, the two oldest Little children, Minnie and Billy, would move south with their father to Escondido, San Diego County, CA.
Daughter Minnie Florence Little would marry "Gus" Herbert Austin Dye, Dec 2, 1909. The Dye family would live in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA.
Son William Verl Little, known as "Billy" by his mother and sisters, would move out on his own, working as a hired man, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA as noted in the 1910 Federal Census.
Separated from first wife Rebecca, William J. Little was noted as living with his younger sister, Mary E. Little Preston, whom had also recently married to James Preston, born England 1845. James Preston, Mary E. Preston and William J. Little are noted as living in Escondido, San Diego County, CA in the June 1910 Federal Census. William J. Little's divorce would be finalized October 3, 1910 in Escondido, San Diego County, CA.
1912, May 16, Act of May 11, 1912, William J. Little in a Declaration for Pension, duly sworn declared he as 67 years of age, and enrolled Fayette County, Iowa on September 22, 1861 as a private in Company C 12 Iowa Inf and was honorably discharged at Davenport Iowa on July 9, 1863, and that he also served in B Company 2 IL Cav on July 14, 1864 and was discharged June 22, 1865. That his personal description at enlistment was height 5 feet 5 1/2 inches; complexion fair, color of eyes hazel, color of hair dark; that his occupation was farmer; that he was born March 23, 1843 at Rhode Island.
1912, May 21, Act of May 11, 1912, pension documents filed for William J. Little, age 69, PO Soldier's Home, Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, 12th Iowa Inf, increased his pension from $8 per month under Act June 27, 1890 to $18 per month, for pensional service 2 years and 9 months, and 7 days, enlisted September 22, 1861, honorably discharged February 9, 1863, enlisted February 4, 1864, honorably discharged June 22, 1865.
1913, March 24th in a Declaration for Pension concerning The Act May 11, 1912, William J. Little indicated he was a resident of the Soldiers' Home, Sawtelle, County of Los Angeles, California, age 70, born March 23, 1943, Newport, Rhode Island, and in 1850 he lived with his parents Thomas E. and mother Ann Little, and in 1860 he lived in Iowa with his parents. And since, he has lived in Iowa, Kansas, coming to California in 1907.
Between 1913 and 1914, William J. Little would remarry for a second time, to the widow of civil war veteran Peter Randall whom had also served in the 2nd Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, but in Company H. Peter Randall, enlisted in Frederick, Illinois, Aug 6, 1861, filing for his invalid pension certificate Feb 23, 1881 in KS. Peter Randall and his wife Margaret E. Randall, were noted as residing in the 1880 Federal Census in Quindaro, Wyandotte Co., KS. The Randall family would leave KS, returning to their family home in Schuyler County, Illinois. The 1900 Federal Census, Bainbridge, Schuyler Co., IL noted Peter Randall, age 55, farmer and wife Margaret Randall, age 50, born WI. The civil war pension files, indicated Margaret E. Randall, filed for a widow's pension certificate August 4, 1906 in IL.
1914 California Voter Registration, Precinct 72, San Diego County, William J. Little, registered as residing, L near 32nd, Republican, Mrs. Margarieth E. Little, housewife, L near 32nd, Republican. William J. Little's sister and brother-in-law, Mary and James Preston, registered in the same precinct, residing at 3303 L, Republican.
1915, March 23rd, William J. Little indicated in a pension document to update beneficiary information as to wives and children, that his present wife was now his second wife, the widow of Peter Randall. William J. Little also indicated he had no living children.
1916 California Voter Registration, Chollas Precinct, San Diego County, William J. Little, occupation rtrd, residence Chollas, P O Address, 3263 J, Republican. No wife was registered in 1916 at the residence of William J. Little.
1917, William J. Little's son "Billy" William Verl Little is also noted as living at 3263 J St, San Diego, CA. WWI Draft Registration Card, dated June 5, 1917, indicated William Verl Little was married, residing at 3263 J. St., San Diego, CA, working as a Motorman for the San Diego Electric Rail Way Co., San Diego CA. William Verl Little was noted as height tall, build slender, hair brown with brown eyes.
1918, William J. Little, indicated in documents to the Bureau of Pensions, that he was changing his address from Santee, San Diego County to 3263 J. St., City of San Diego, County of San Diego, CA, on March 26, 1918, mailing address Rt 3, Box 1M, San Diego, CA.
1918, a marriage between William J. Little, age 75, to Hattie M. Searles, age 58, born MI, was documented to have taken place April 1918 in San Diego County, CA.
1918 California Voter Registration, Precinct 95, San Diego County, William J. Little, occupation retired, residence 3263 J, P O Address Rt 3 Box 1-M, Republican, Mrs. Hattie M. Little, housewife, residence 3263 J, P O Address Rt 3 Box 1-M, Republican. William J. Little's sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and James Preston, registered in the same precinct, residing at 3303 L, P O Address Rt 3 Box 1-F, Republican.
1920, in a document titled Declaration for Pension, dated July 8, 1920, for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provision of the Act of May 1, 1920, William J. Little attested to the following information as asked on the application, signed and notarized. State of California, County of San Diego, on this 8th day of July 1920, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, within and for the county and State aforesaid, William J. Little, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 77 years of age, and a resident of San Diego, county of San Diego, State of California; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Dubuque, Iowa, under the name of William James Little, on the 22 day of Sept 1861 as a private, in Company C 12th Iowa Inf, in the service of the United States, in the Civil War, and was honorably discharged at Davenport Iowa on the 9th day of February 1863. That he also served Company B 2nd Illinois Cav, discharged June 22, 1865, McPherson Hospital. That his personal description at enlistment was as follows, height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, complexion light, color of eyes blue; color of hair light; that his occupation was farmer, that he was born March 23, 1843 at Newport RI. That he requires the regular personal aid and attendance of another person on account of the following disabilities. He cannot use his hands to dress himself or bath, left leg is nearly paralyzed. That since leaving the service he has resided at Fayette County Iowa 1865 - 1868, Independence County Iowa 1868 - 1871, Mitchell County Kansas 1871 - (1905)1907, San Diego California (1905)1907 - 1920 and his occupation has been farmer. That he applied for pension under original No. That he is a pensioner under Certificate No. Two attending and identifying witnesses, 1) M. B. Mackrill, 4720 E. Panorama Dr, San Diego, 2) Joseph Jagger, RFD Box 1M, Claimant William J. Little, 3263 J. St, San Diego, California, Route 3, Box 1M, San Diego, California.
1920, in a document titled In the Matter of Civil War Division, William J. Little, Co. C 12th Iowa Inf, Application for increase under Act of May 1st 1920, holder of pension certificate NO., Hattie M. Little being first duly sworn deposes and says with reference to the above entitled matter; I am 68 years of age. I reside with the soldier above named at 3263 J. St., San Diego, California and my post office address is Route 3 Box 1 M, San Diego, California; I am the wife of the said William J. Little; I am compelled to bathe, dress and undress the said soldier above named, and to shave him, by reason of the facat that he cannot use his hands and wrists; I am also compelled to rub him every night to ease the pain of his rheumatism; that the said soldier is confined to his home and spends about two thirds of the time in bed; that the soldier is unable to do any work; signed Hattie M. Little, July 10, 1920.
1920 Federal Census indicated Hattie and William J. Little rented a home at 3263 J. St., San Diego City, San Diego County, CA, Precinct 95.
1920 Federal Census, son "Billy" and his family were renting a home in Susardi Precinct, township of Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
1923, William J. Little's wife, Hattie Little, died June 5, 1923 in San Diego County at the age of 69.
1926, Feb 10th William J. Little was admitted into the
US Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA.
1926, Dec 27th, William J. Little was admitted into
the US Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA and was
discharged April 22, 1927.
William J. Little would leave Escondido, San Diego County, CA, by February 1928 to live with his daughter Ramona Little Stevens and Joe Stevens of Los Angeles, CA.
The Preston Family, William J. Little's Sister and Brother-in-law
1914 to 1916, William J. Little and his second wife Margarieth E. Randall Little lived on L St. near 32nd, in P O Chollas, San Diego County, CA. William J. Little's sister, Mary E. Little Preston, lived nearby at 3303 L. St.
1914, California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Precinct No 72, James Preston, laborer, 3303 L., party Prog,
Mrs. Mary E. Preston, housewife, 3303 L., party Republican.
1916, William J. Little would move to 3263 J. St., San Diego, San Diego County, CA. William J. Little would marry his third wife, Hattie M. Searles, April 1918 and continue to reside on J. St. Mary E. Little Preston and husband James Preston, continued to live at 3303 L. St.
1916, California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Precinct No 2, James Preston, laborer, Camp No 2, Pueblo 1285, La Jolla No.
1918, California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Precinct No 96, James Preston, laborer, 3303 L., Rt 3, Box 1-F, party Democrat,
Mrs. Elizabeth Preston, housewife, 3303 L., party Republican.
1920 Federal Census, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, District 330, residing at 3303 L. St. in Imperial. Mary E. Preston, age 68, born abt 1852, RI, mother born England, father born Scotland, was living with her husband James Preston, age 65, born abt 1855 England, father born England, mother born England. James Preston was employed as a general laborer.
1922, California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Precinct No 100, James Preston, laborer, 3303 L., Rt 3, Box 1-F, party No. Wife Mary E. Preston was not noted as being registered at the 3303 L st address in 1922.
Husband of Mary E. Little Preston, James Preston, born in England, July 9, 1845, immigrated to the US in 1884, died April 28, 1928, Los Angeles, CA. The James Preston headstone, noted as "Beloved Husband", was interred in the Evergreen Cemetery, East Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. William James Little would die, 3 months later to the day, on June 28, 1928, also the same month and day of the death of his mother-in-law Scharlotte Elizabeth Mader / Morter Wentz, June 28, 1902. William James Little was interred next to his brother-in-law, directly in front of the James Preston plot.
1928 Who Remembers "Dad" Little, Writing From California Reader About Old Timer
The following letter was received by the Sentinel (Glen Elder KS paper) last week. The writer is not known by the present editor but the old timers will doubtless recollect.
From Los Angeles, California, February 27, 1928
To Editor, Sentinel, Dear Sir
We have been reading your paper out here for quite a while, and enjoy the home town news, you certainly have a very interesting little paper.
But most of all we enjoy reading of the "early history" and of the facts, concerning early history of those folks that saw the first house and other things that are necessary for the beginning or foundling of a town such as Glen Elder, Kansas in the late 60's and early 70's.
My father-in-law, Wm J. (Bill) Little lived in Glen Elder when the town was first started. He came to Glen Elder about 1870 or 71.
He is now 85 years of age and would like to know if any of the early settlers remember him. The following are some of the facts, concerning early history of Glen Elder.
Dad Little claims he was the first man to do any work in the town, this work consisted of helping Charlie Davis put up the first store in Glen Elder.
A man by the name of "Whip" built a dwelling house. Then "Seidling" built the first blacksmith shop. Then Dad Little says "Vallette" built a store. Later Dad became a cowboy, working for John Schooley who lived on Walnut Creek and boarded at "Gores".
Dad Little remembers when Glen Elder was called the town of New Hampton.
Dad also worked for old Perry Rice, burning lime, also worked for old man Lundy. Dad also remembers when the Indians made the raid on old Glen Elder down by the old mill site. Dad Little lived five miles N. W. of town. Dad was there when the Whites were butchered by the Indians.
He sends his best regard to Glen Elder and all his old acquaintances of the early days and he is still able to enjoy the Sunshine and Roses out here in God's country.
Yours very truly,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stevens.
(Son-in-law Joseph F. Stevens and daughter Ramona Cuba Little Stevens)
William James Little would die four months after this artilce was published in the Glen Elder, KS newspaper. William James Little, even though noted as married, would move into the Old Soldiers Home, Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, for the last two months of his life, April 23, 1928 to June 28, 1928.
Pension documents recording the death of William James Little, indicated Mona Stevens, 149 W 115th St, Los Angeles, CA was
noted as next of kin.
Family of daughter Ada Leon Little Moro, recount that William James Little was also living with their family and actually died in his sleep of Carcinoma of Liver and Mitral Insufficiency, June 28, 1928, age 85 years, at their East Los Angeles home of his youngest daughter and son-in-law, Ada Leon Little Moro and Stojan Moro.
William James Little is buried in a family plot in East Los Angeles' Pioneer Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, 204 N. Evergreen Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. William J. Little's brother-in-law, James Preston, husband of sister Mary E. Little Preston, is interred directly behind William J. Little's stone.
From Cousin Service "Ada Leon Little married Stojan Moro, who was from Croatia. They had seven children, four of whom made it to adulthood. This would be Alva, John, Annabel and William. Unfortunately, they have all passed on. I am the oldest of the ten grandchildren, but I am probably the only one that spent a lot of time with my aunt Alva."
From Cousin Service "Aunt Alva, my mom's (Annabel) sister, was the historian of the family and that is where I heard many a tale. My Aunt (Alva) vividly remembered her grandpa "William J. Little". She talked about him often. She was almost thirteen when he passed away and she really loved him. She always said that he had a "cute" personality."
Glen Elder, KS, Historical Newspaper Article
Thanksgiving, date unknown, "W. J. Little has placed a headstone, properly inscribed, over the grave of his father, Thos. E. Little, who was a soldier in the Mexican War. This grave, together with others in Prairie Grove cemetery is decorated annually by the comrades of Reynolds Post."
Thomas E. Little
Died Feb 26, 1880
Aged 67 yr's and 2 m's
Is a husband devoted
Is a father affectionate
Is a friend, kind and true
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William James Little
Born March 23, (1842)1843 (incorrect birth date stenciled)
Died June 28, 1928
Age 85 years
Beloved Father
At Rest
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Rebecca Amanda Wentz Remarries to Julius Antonio Rivera
Rebecca Wentz, and the two youngest daughters, Ramona Cuba Little and Ada Leon Little, remained in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA after the divorce in October 1910.
Rebecca (Wenter)Wentz, was noted as a widow, employed as a laundress in the 1910 Federal Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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District 114, Los Angeles City, Assembly Dist 69, part of Precinct 68, was bound by Griffin Ave., Zonal Ave., N Soto, and Alhambra
Ave.
Rebecca Wentz would remarry to Julius Antonio Rivera who lived in her neighborhood some mile and half away at 3027 Upper Blvd, renamed to Boulder St. Cousin Service recounts family stories that Rebecca "spied Julius riding along on his white horse one day while hanging out clothes, and it was love at first sight".
WWI Draft Registration Card, dated September 12, 1918, indicated Julius Antonio Rivera was married to Rebecca Rivera, residing at 3027 Upper Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, working as a laborer for the Swift Co., located at First St. and Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Julius Antonio Rivera indicated he was a Native American born California, July 4, 1875, mother and father born United States, height medium, build small, hair black with dark brown eyes.
Julius and Rebecca Rivera raised the youngest of the Little daughters, Katie Mae, Ramona Cuba and Ada Leon. The two oldest Little children, Minnie Florence and "Billy" William Verl, would move with their father William James Little to southern California, making their home in Escondido, San Diego County.
California Voter Registration
(1901)Julius Rivera, laborer, age 26, PO Jameson, Fresno County
1916, Julius Rivera, btchr, 3027 Upper Blvd, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 88, Los Angeles County
1922, Julius Rivera, laborer, 3027 Upper Blvd, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 16, Los Angeles County
1926, Julius A. Rivera, lbr, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 1204, Los Angeles County
1926, Mrs. Rebecca M. Rivera, hswf, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 1204, Los Angeles County
1928, Julius Rivera, lbrr, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 1433, Los Angeles County
1930, Julius Rivera, lbrr, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 1805, Los Angeles County
1932, Julius A. Rivera, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 1473, Los Angeles County
1932, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, 3027 Boulder St, D, Los Angeles City Precinct No 1473, Los Angeles County
1934, Julius A. Rivera, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 1473, Los Angeles County
1934, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, 3027 Boulder St, D, Los Angeles City Precinct No 1473, Los Angeles County
1936, Julius Rivera, laborer, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 2359, Los Angeles County
1936, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, housewife, 3027 Boulder St, R, Los Angeles City Precinct No 2359, Los Angeles County
1938, Julius Rivera, laborer, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 2359-A, Los Angeles County
1938, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, housewife, 3027 Boulder St, R, Los Angeles City Precinct No 2359-A, Los Angeles County
1940, Julius Rivera, laborer, 3027 Boulder St, R., Los Angeles City Precinct No 2359-A, Los Angeles County
1940, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, housewife, 3027 Boulder St, R, Los Angeles City Precinct No 2359-A, Los Angeles County
1946, Julius A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R., San Gabriel Precinct No 28, Los Angeles County
1946, Mrs. Rebecca A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R, San Gabriel Precinct No 28, Los Angeles County
1948, Julius A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R., San Gabriel Precinct No 28, Los Angeles County
1948, Mrs. Rebecca A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R, San Gabriel Precinct No 28, Los Angeles County
1950, Julius A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R., San Gabriel Precinct No 28, Los Angeles County
1950, Mrs. Rebecca A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R, San Gabriel Precinct No 28, Los Angeles County
1952, Julius A. Rivera, 3359 N. Charlotte av, R., South San Gabriel Precinct No 11, Los Angeles County
1952, Mrs. Rebecca A. Rivera, 2213 Charlotte av, R, South San Gabriel Precinct No 11, Los Angeles County
1954, Julius A. Rivera, 3359 N. Charlotte av, R., South San Gabriel Precinct No 11, Los Angeles County
1954, Mrs. Rebecca A. Rivera, 3359 N. Charlotte av, R, South San Gabriel Precinct No 11, Los Angeles County
Daughter Ramona Cuba Little's only child, son "Early" or Earl, born sometime between and 1916 and 1925, was raised by Rebecca and Julius from birth to the age of 4 when he died suddenly from complications of Mastoiditis.
From health-diseases.org "Mastoiditis most commonly affects children. Before antibiotics, mastoiditis was one of the leading causes of death in children. Now it is a relatively uncommon and much less dangerous disorder. Coalescence of the mastoid air cells may precede rupture of the tympanic membrane. Streptococcal mastoiditis is generally preceded by early rupture of the tympanic membrane and copious otorrhea."
From Cousin Service "When Early died Hoolier wore a red bandana around his head and did some sort of an Indian ceremony. He and Rebecca were raising the boy and thought of him as their own. Aunt Alva claims that Hoolier went off the deep end about losing the boy." Early may be buried as Earl Rivera in the RoseHills cemetery in the Rivera family plot. His grave location has yet to be determined.
Cousin Service recounted Rebecca and Julius also helped to raise their granddaughter Alva Pearl Moro, born Feb 16, 1916 CA, for a brief time in 1918 when she was about two. Ada Leon and husband Stojan were considering divorce at the time, but later reconcilled. When granddaughter Alva went back to live with Ada and Stojan, Rebecca and Julius took it very hard.
From Cousin Service "Grammy" Rebecca was a Pentecostal holly roller and whenever we visited her there were many religious pictures. I think Hoolier was a mailman in his younger days because he had his hats hanging in the garage."
From Cousin Service "When we were younger and visited grammy and Hoolier, it was him and not her that was the host. She always sat in her rocking chair and Hoolier was the one making coffee and passing out pieces of pie. He was much more talkative than she was. I think I mentioned before that he referred to her as "Mama". He really idolized her and doted on her."
Julius Antonio Rivera, born July 4, 1875, CA, mother and father born US, died August 30, 1957, Los Angeles, CA.
From Cousin Service "After Hoolier passed away Rebecca lived with Mae and Mona. I guess the TV was on one night and she came out and accused them of having men in the house. I think they were watching Maverick. They all had a good laugh over that one."
From Cousin Service "Rebecca fell out of her peach tree. She always canned her own jam. I guess she really went down hill after breaking her hip."
Rebecca Amanda Rivera died October 5, 1963, a resident of San Gabriel Valley, California for over 51 years and a La Habra, California resident for the last six years of her life dying at the age of 92 years. The 1963 death certificate of Rebecca Amanda Rivera, indicated she had been living with her daughter, Ramona Thompson of 10831 Grace Ave., La Habra, Orange Co., CA, at the time of her death at Parkcrest Convalescent Hospital, Fullerton, Orange Co., CA. Rebecca Amanda Rivera died of an aneurism of the abdominal aorta, condition for 6 months, and generalized arterial sclerosis, condition for 6 years.
Rebecca Amanda Rivera is buried along side her husband Julius Antonio Rivera, in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA. Interment is at Sunrise Lawn, Burial Section 4, Lot 3037, Grave Niche 4, Entrance Gate 19.
From Cousin Service "When the Wentz's originally left Pennsylvania it was about 1870. They went to Glen Elder with a number of other farmers. There is mention of the Pennsylvania Dutch coming to that area of Kansas and settling there. One story grandma Ada used to tell is that her mother, Rebecca, had red hair as a child and when they went to get supplies from the nearby fort, the Indians wanted to barter for her because they were so taken with her. Of course her parents said No! My grandmother Ada could speak a little German and I wonder if she picked that up from her mother Rebecca.
From Cousin Service "The only things I can remember "Grammy", Rebecca, saying to us children was "Hi honey", and "would you like a cookie". Most of the time we played on her lawn while our parents visited inside."
Rebecca Wentz Little Rivera - 1930 Federal Census, Rivera household, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, Julius Rivera, husband, age 54, age at first marriage 23, birthplace CA, occupation laborer packing plant, Rebecca, wife, age 58, age at first marriage 27, birthplace KS.
Julius Antonio Rivera worked for the Swift Plant in Los Angeles, CA and performed on stage in full native dress at Indian picnics.
Julius Rivera would also have his picture taken with President Calvin Coolidge in connection with the signing of "Indian Citizenship Act" of 1924 and as well have his life story written in a major magazine, possibly The Times. He was affectionately known as "Hoolier" by family members.
Osage Indians,Prosperity and Thrift, 1921-1929,United States Citizenship for the Native American
The Little Children of California
Minnie, Billy, Katie Mae, Mona and Speeger(Ada)
From Cousin Service "My grandmother Ada used to rattle of their names the way her mother Rebecca called them. Minnie, Billy, Katie Mae, Mona and Speeger. I guess the latter was my grandmother's nickname. She was also the baby of the family."
Survivors at the time of Rebecca Wentz Little Rivera death included four daughters and one son:
Mrs. Ramona Thompson of La Habra, CA, d Oct 22, 1974, San Bernardino, CA, 78 yrs,
Mrs. Mae Phillips of Upland, CA, d Feb 13, 1975, San Bernardino, CA, 80 yrs,
William Verl Little, d 86 yrs;
Mrs. Minnie Dye of Monrovia, CA, d Oct 27, 1978, Los Angeles, CA, 88 yrs,
Mrs. Ada Moro of Alhambra, CA, d Oct 8, 1985, Los Angeles, CA, 87 yrs,
17 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Daughter Ada Leon Little
Ada Leon Little, born KS 1898, would marry at age 14, to Stojan E. Moro, in CA between 1912 and 1913.
From Cousin Service "I remember that they used to kid my grandmother, Ada, about a western film star called Art Accord. There was supposed to be some sort of a relationship there. My grandmother married my grandfather (Stojan Moro) when she was 14, so I don't know if there was much time to have this "crush". I mention this because you thought that your grand parents might have worked in the old westerns."
From Cousin Service "Ada had her first child at 15 who only lived for a day. Her name was Pearl. The next year she had Aunt Alva, who was given the middle name of Pearl. Aunt Alva was born in 1916. I heard her mention her marriage many times. She would recount the story of how she skipped down the isle with her doll and best friend Mary, who was married to "Pete" (Pero). Mary died when whe was in her early thirties of some sort of liver problem. Grandma (Ada) would tell us that she was only fourteen."
From Cousin Service "after my Aunt Alva was born in 1916, and
sometime before my Uncle John was born in, I believe 1918, my grandparents seperated. While they were seperated they gave my Aunt Alva to Rebecca and Hoolier because they did not think they were going to reconcile. While grandma was seperated she did meet and date Art Accord. Family remembers Grandma (Ada) recounting "that he used to hold her hands and tell her that they were "beautiful hands that were made to make little round bisquits for him".
101 Ranch Cowboy, Art Acord, born 1890, Stillwater, OK, was working as a stuntman for the Dick Stanley Wild West Show 1910 and The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show 1911. His silent movie career began in 1910 with the Selig Polyscope Company's film Pride of the Range and D.W. Griffith's The Two Brothers. His career would continue to flourish, as he was cast in films of the time, The White Medicine Man 1911, Coals of Fire 1911, George Warrington's Escape 1911, War on the Plains 1912, The Indian Massacre 1912, The Battle of the Red Men 1912, The Lieutenant's Last Fight 1912, The Outcast 1912, A Soldier's Honor 1912, On the Warpath 1912, The Frontier Child 1912, Custer's Last Raid 1912, The Invaders 1912 and The Claim Jumper 1913. Art Acord stared in over 100 films till his death in 1931. IMDB List of Films and Bio and Photo, Art Acord
1920 Federal Census, Moro household, Los Angeles Assembly District 64, Los Angeles, California, Stojan E. Moro, husband, age 27, birthplace Croatia, year of Immigration 1910, Ada Moro, wife, age 21, birthplace KS, Alva Moro, daughter, age 4, birthplace CA, John Moro, son, age 1 9/12, birthplace CA, George M. Moro, cousin, age 30, birthplace Austria, Elija M. Moro, cousin, age 24, birthplace Austria.
From Cousin Service regarding Stojan Moro family "his cousin's name was Elia, not Elijah. He had a brother named Leo. His cousin George, who was nicknamed Laurlie, was the cousin that lived in Los Angeles and actually worked for him. My grandfather was a cement contractor and many of his workers were slavs. If I remember right, Elia went back to live with his brother Leo in Fresno."
1930 Federal Census, Moro household, Belvedere, Los Angeles, California, Stojan Moro, husband, age 36, birthplace Yugoslavia, occupation cement building contractor, Ada L. Moro, wife, age 31, age at first marriage 15, birthplace KS, Alva P. Moro, daughter, age 14, birthplace CA, John F. Moro, son, age 11, birthplace CA, Annabell M. Moro, daughter, age 8, birthplace CA, William S. Moro, son, age 6, birthplace CA, George Moro, cousin, age 41, birthplace Yugoslavia.
From Cousin Service "Grandma Ada and Grandpa Stojan lived in Alhambra on El Pasao Drive just off the San Bernardino Freeway. Before they put in the freeway there used to be a Red Line that went into downtown LA. My grandmother was a professional shopper and I spent many a day on the Red Car so we could buy the merchandise and then return it the next day."
From Cousin Service "Grandma Ada, in her day, had auburn hair and green eyes. According to her, she was quite a catch. We had a lot of characters in our family. The Moro's were very prominent in the Slavic communtiy of Los Angeles. Seems like all of them knew who each other were and what was happening in their families. My father was also from Croatian parents. Stojan was a cement contractor and did alot of business in the Temple Steet area."
From Cousin Service "Ada married Stojan Moro, who was from Croatia. They had seven children, four of whom made it to adulthood. This would be Alva, John, Annabel and William."
From Cousin Service, Katie Mae, for a time, was also married to Stojan Moro's cousin, Pero or Pete Moro.
Mrs. Ada Moro of Alhambra, CA, died Oct 8, 1985, Los Angeles, CA, 87 yrs,
Ada's daughter, Pearl Moro, died in infancy 1915, Los Angeles Co., CA
Ada's daughter, Alva P. (Pearl) Moro, was born Feb 15, 1916, Los Angeles Co., CA
Ada's son, John Frederick Moro, born April 18, 1918, CA, died Los Angeles Co., CA, March 3, 1997, 78 years.
Ada's daughter, Maybelle Moro, born April 27, 1921, Los Angeles Co., CA
Ada's son, William Moro, born Jun 10, 1923, Los Angeles Co., CA
Ada's son, first name ?, Moro, born October 27, 1925, Los Angeles Co., CA
Daughter Ramona Cuba Little
1926 May 26th, Joseph Stevens from Santa Monica married Ramona Little from Los Angeles at Santa Ana, Orange County, California, witness F. Porter of the First Christian Church. Guests in attendance, Luella Bennett, Ginnie Shaw, Albert Shaw, Dr. C. P. Drum, Sue B. Marsh, Charles C. Marsh, Nettie Cole, Manuel Gaso, Antonia Gaso, Stojan Moro, Ada Moro (Ada Leon Little Moro), James Preston, M. E. Preston (Mary Elizabeth Little Preston), Mrs. R. Rivera(Rebecca Wentz Little Rivera), Julius Rivera and Edgar Jeffreys.
1930 Federal Census, Stevens household, Fullerton, Orange, California, Joseph F. Stevens, husband, age 32, birthplace Illinois, occupation machinist in factory, Ramona Stevens, wife, age 34, age at first marriage 22, birthplace KS. Ramona Stevens would divorce sometime after 1930 and remarry to Herman Thompson.
1960 Ramona C. Stevens, age 64, birth about 1896, married Herman Thompson, age 66, birth about 1894, July 30, 1960, in Los Angeles, California.
From Cousin Service "Aunt Mona was married to Joe Stevens for many years. They never had any children, but she had a child that died when he was only four whom they called "Early". When aunt Mona was in her sixties she joined one of those lonely hearts clubs and met Herman Thompson. At first she seemed very happy and even told Aunt Alva that she felt like a young girl when he kissed her. Unfortunately, the marriage soured when he realized that she was not a rich woman and eventually he left."
1960 and 1962 California Voter Registration, Mrs. Ramona C. Stevens, is noted as living at 221 S. Marian, La Habra, Orange County, CA, registered as Democrat.
1963 death certificate of Rebecca Amanda Rivera, indicated Rebecca had been living with her daughter, Ramona Thompson of 10831 Grace Ave., La Habra, Orange Co., CA.
1974 Mrs. Ramona Thompson of La Habra, CA, died Oct 22, 1974, San Bernardino, CA, age 78 years.
Daughter Minnie Florence Little
Minnie Little would marry "Gus" Herbert Austin Dye, Dec 2, 1909 in CA.
Minnie Little is first noted in 1918 as married in to H. A. Dye ("Gus" Herbert Austin Dye) and residing in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA.
1909 California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Post Office Address, Party Affiliation
1st Ward, 5th Precinct, Herbert A. Dye, age 25, teamster, N. San Diego, party Republican.
1900 - 1918 California Voter Registration, Herbert A. Dye, Dairyman, wife Mrs. Minnie F. Dye, housewife, registered in the Dogwood Precinct, address El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, along with Dye brothers in adjacent households, Armand M. Dye, Dairyman and Drew E. Dye, Rancher and wife Mrs. Georgia B. Dye, housewife.
1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, Herbert Austin Dye, Rt 1, Box 93, El Centro, Imperial Co., CA., age 34, born April 10, 1884, self-employed farmer, 4 mi E and 1 mi S, El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, wife Mrs. H. A. Dye. H. A. Dye was indicated to be in height tall, build medium, eyes blue, hair brown.
1924 California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Post Office Address, Party Affiliation
Jacumba Precinct, Minnie F. Dye, housewife, party Democrat.
1930 United States Federal Census, Dye household, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Census district 57, residence 3047 Jefferson St, Minnie Dye, age 38, b 1890 KS, age at first marriage 19, father born RI, mother born KS, Herbert A.(Austin), age 45, born 1884 CA, occupation dairy farmer, age at first marriage 25, father born KY, mother born KY, son Arthur J. Dye, age 17, born 1913 CA, daughter Florence, age 15, born CA, son Carroll, age 12, born 1917 CA, Mary Fay, age 9, born 1920 CA, son Gordon, age 5, born 1925 CA.
1932 California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Post Office Address, Party Affiliation
Nestor Precinct, address Palm City, Mrs. Minnie Dye, housewife, party Democrat, Herbert A. Dye, dairy, party Democrat.
1936 California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Post Office Address, Party Affiliation
Nestor Precinct, Minnie F. Dye, housewife, party Democrat.
1940 California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Post Office Address, Party Affiliation
Gen Del, San Ysidro Precinct No 1, Mrs. Minnie F. Dye, housewife, party Democrat, Herbert A. Dye, labr, party Democrat.
1944 California Voter Registration, San Diego County, Post Office Address, Party Affiliation
Gen Del, San Ysidro Precinct No 1, Mrs. Minnie F. Dye, housewife, party Democrat.
Mother and Father
Minnie Dye born Dec 11, 1890, KS, death Oct 27, 1978, Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA, age 88 years.
"Gus" Herbert A. Dye born April 10, 1884 or 1885, CA, death Dec 15, 1953, San Diego Co., CA, age 69 years.
Children of Minnie Florence Little Dye and Herbert Austin Dye
Arthur Joseph Dye born Jan 29, 1913, San Diego, CA, death July 13, 1968, Fresno Co., CA, age 55 years. Wife Virginia Metcalf. 1930 Federal Census, residence W. Moreland Hwy, township of Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, (Arthor)Arthur Dye, age 17, single, lodger, was noted as a laborer on a dairy farm.
Florence Miriam Dye Denmon born Oct 18, 1914, San Diego Co., CA,
death Apr 21, 1980, San Diego Co., CA, age 65 yrs. Husband John Theodore Denmon. 1936 and 1938, California Voter Registration, Florence M. Denmon, 2933 Hickory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Democrat, husband John T. Denmon, mail address Box 27, N. San Diego, occupation dairy farm worker, Democrat. 1940 and 1942, California Voter Registration, Florence M. Denmon, 4231 Lamont, Pacific Beach, San Diego Co., CA, Democrat, husband John T. Denmon, mail address Box 523, Pacific Beach, occupation salesman, Democrat. 1944, California Voter Registration, Florence M. Denmon, 4694 Jessie, La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA, Democrat, husband John T. Denmon, occupation dairyman, Democrat.
Carroll Thomas Dye born Aug 18, 1917, San Diego Co., CA, death April 7, 1984, Fresno Co., CA, age 66 years. Wife Judy Kilgore.
(Mary)Fay Dye Tiner born Nov 2, 1920, CA, death March 2, 1995, Kern Co., CA, age 74 yrs. Husband Jasper Alton Tiner.
Gordon Drew Dye born Feb 7, 1925, Imperial, CA, death February 3, 2008, National City, San Diego Co., CA, age 82 years. Wife Phyllis Milstead. Obituary Gordon Drew Dye 2008
From Cousin Service "The only child of Minnie's that I knew was Flo (Florence). She used to bring her over to my grandmother's (Ada Leon Little Moro) for visits."
Daughter Katie Mae Little
1918 WWI Draft Registration, Charles Greenly Mevis, age 38, born June 11, 1880, residence 115 E. Ave. 36, cottage no 4, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, occupation wharehouseman, Mission Ice Company, 660 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA, wife May Mevis, noted as height medium, build medium, eyes blue and hair dark.
1920 United States Federal Census, Mae Mevis, Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California, age 25, born July 15, 1894, KS, husband G. (Greenly) Charles Mevis, age 32, born June 11, 1881, WI, occupation cloth dying and laundry in home, son Francis Mevis, age 3, March 14, 1917, CA, and daughter Dorothy Mevis, age 1, born March 4, 1919, Los Angeles County.
Mae Little Mevis and Charles G. Mevis would divorce by the 1930 Federal Census, as daughter Dorothy Mevis, is noted as residing at the Los Angeles Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, age 11, born about 1919 CA, father born WI, mother born KS.
From Cousin Service "Katie Mae, for a time, was also married to sister Ada's husband's cousin, Pero or Pete Moro."
Mae Little Mevis' ex-husband, Charles Greenly Mevis, may be the son of Friend Mevis and Evalina Fundren Mevis of Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, noted as Charles T. Mevis, born abt 1881, WI, in the 1900 Federal Census. This lineage has not been verified. Charles G. Mevis would leave the Los Angeles County area moving north to Madera County, where he was noted as residing in Oakhurst, occupation watchman, 1940 California Voter Registration.
Charles Greenly Mevis, born June 11, 1881 WI, died February 17, 1951, San Joaquin Co., CA, age 68 years.
Katie Mae Little remarried to a Mr. Phillips, date of marriage is unknown. Mrs. Mae Katie Phillips of Upland, CA, born July 15, 1894 KS, died Feb 13, 1975, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 80 years.
Katie Mae Little Mevis' daughter, Dorothy Evelyn Mevis Franklin, born March 4, 1919, died Sept 29, 1995, Fontana, San Bernardino, Co., CA, 92337, age 76 years.
Dorothy Evelyn Franklin would marry M. E. Franklin, date of marriage unknown, and would have one son by the name of Tommy. Tommy Franklin's birth and death date are unknown, but family members recall that he may have lived in Alaska at one time. M. E Franklin born April 24, 1902, IL, died September 23, 1988, San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA, age 86 years.
Katie Mae Little Mevis' son, Francis W. Mevis, was born March 14, 1917, died Feb 8, 1990, age 73 years, last known address Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, 89102.
1938 California Voter Registration, Frank W. Mevis, registered as a Democrat, occupation carpenter, residence 7815 S. San Pedro St, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA. 1940 California Voter Registration, Frank W. Mevis, registered Democrat, occupation carpenter, residence S. R. A. Camp, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA. Fred W. Mevis was noted as residing at 1241 Williams St., Monterey Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, as early as 1963 in some public directories.
Francis W. Mevis would marry Mary. J. Barger about 1949 but would divorce by 1967 in San Bernardino, CA. Francis, also noted as Frank or F. W. Mevis and Mary J. Barger Mevis would have four sons and two daughters. The Mevis family relocated to Pahrump, Nye Co., NV.
William J. Little and sister Mary Elizabeth Little Preston
A Moment in Time Captured in a Photo
Rarely do we have the opportunity to know what posers in a photo were thinking or doing at the time a picture was taken, however, this time we do.
William James Little stopped to pose with his sister, Mary E. Preston, at the "Meet me in San Diego booth" Panama-California Exposition 1915 along with many other exposition visitors.
Exposition visitors pose in front of "Meet me in San Diego Exposition Calif. 1915" screen background, Noko paper; "J.R. Collins 711 H. St., San Diego, Cal." printed in caps on back of some
man dressed in suit and hat, right hand in pocket
man seated with pistol and rifle, woman standing, both hold large fish on cane
man seated, woman standing, both well dressed
man in suit standing, hand and hat on table
2 women dressed as cowboy & Indian
man and woman wearing hats
Loretta Orozco White photo, same background, not postcard
From The Journal of San Diego History, Fall 1990, Volume 36, Number 4
"The Southwest on Display at the
Panama-California Exposition, 1915
By Richard W. Amero
Images from the Article
"San Diego staged this Exposition in 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. San Diego would be the first American port of call north of the Panama Canal on the Pacific coast. An exposition would call attention to the city and bolster an economy still shaky from the Wall Street panic of 1907. In 1910 San Diego had a population of 39,578, San Diego County 61,665, Los Angeles 319,198, and San Francisco 416,912. San Diego's scant population, the smallest of any city ever to attempt holding an international exposition, testified to the city's pluck and vitality."
"After five years of unrelenting effort, San Diego celebrated the official opening of the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park on January 1, 1915 . At midnight , December 31, President Woodrow Wilson, in Washington , D.C. , pressed a Western Union telegraph key. The signal turned on every light on the grounds and touched off a display of fireworks. The gates to the Exposition swung open. A crush of from 31,836 to 42,486 people on the grounds cheered, waved banners, threw confetti, sang "I Love You California," and snake-danced their way to the Isthmus, or fun street.1 "
