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  1. 2.  Carlos Bradford MICHENER was born on 31 Dec 1883 in IL; died after 12 Apr 1930.

    Notes:

    (1) Carlos B. MICHENER is listed in a household headed by his father in the 1900 census of Blendon Township, Davison County, SD. [The first name of Carlos B.'s father is illegible.]

    Carlos B. is listed in the 1900 census as a farm laborer who was born in December 1883 and was then 16 years of age. According to the 1900 census, he was born in IL, his father was born in OH, and his mother was born in IL.

    (2) C. B. MICHENER is listed in a household headed by his partner, William J. REYNOLDS, in the 1910 census of Prosser Precinct, Benton County, WA.

    C. B. is listed in the 1910 census as a "rodman" who was then 26 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, he was born in about 1884. According to the 1910 census, he was born in IN, and the birthplaces of his parents were unknown.

    (3) World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database online], Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005:

    Name: Carlos Bradford Michener
    City: Not Stated [The city stated in the image is Long Beach.]
    County: Los Angeles
    State: California
    Birth Date: 31 Dec 1883
    Race: White
    Roll: 1531191
    Draft Board: 1
    Age: 34
    Occupation: Clerical worker
    Nearest Relative: Mrs. Iva L. Michener (wife)
    Height/Build: Tall (6'1")/Medium (193#)
    Color of Eyes/Hair: Grey/Black
    Signature: Carlos Bradford Michener

    (4) A household headed by Carlos B. MITCHNER is listed in the 1920 census of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

    Carlos B. is listed in the 1920 census as a shipyard foreman who was then 35 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, he was born in about 1885. According to the 1920 census, he was born in IL, and both of his parents were born in IL.

    Listed with Carlos B. is his wife, Iva L., who was then 32 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, she was born in about 1888. According to the 1920 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in KS, and her mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his son, Carlos M., who was then 8 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, he was born in about 1912. According to the 1920 census, he was born in WA, his father was born in IL, and his mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his daughter, Lillian J., who was then 4-3/12 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, she was born in about 1915. According to the 1920 census, she was born in WA, her father was born in IL, and her mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his son, James B., who was then 2-4/12 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, he was born in about 1917. According to the 1920 census, he was born in WA, his father was born in IL, and his mother was born in IA.

    (5) A household headed by Carlos B. MICHENER is listed in the 1930 census of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA. [His first name is listed as Carles in the index to the 1930 census.]

    Carlos B. is listed in the 1930 census as a bookkeeper who was then 48 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1882. According to the 1930 census, he was born in IL, and both of his parents were born in IA. According to the 1930 census, he was 28 years of age at his first marriage.

    Listed with Carlos B. is his wife, Iva L., who was then 45 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, she was born in about 1885. According to the 1930 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in KS, and her mother was born in IA. According to the 1930 census, she was 25 years of age at her first marriage.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his son, Max, who was then 18 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1912. According to the 1930 census, he was born in WA, his father was born in IL, and his mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his daughter, Jane, who was then 14 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, she was born in about 1916. According to the 1930 census, she was born in WA, her father was born in IL, and her mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his son, Jimmie, who was then 13 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1917. According to the 1930 census, he was born in WA, his father was born in IL, and his mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his son, Foster, who was then 4 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1926. According to the 1930 census, he was born in CA, his father was born in IL, and his mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Carlos B. is his son, Ray, who was then 2 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1928. According to the 1930 census, he was born in CA, his father was born in IL, and his mother was born in IA.

    Carlos married Iva L. STRETCHBERRY about 1910 in WA. Iva (daughter of Foster C. STRETCHBERRY and Mary Catherine HALE) was born on 10 Jan 1888 in Des Moines County, IA; died on 11 Jul 1961 in Los Angeles County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Iva L. STRETCHBERRY was born on 10 Jan 1888 in Des Moines County, IA (daughter of Foster C. STRETCHBERRY and Mary Catherine HALE); died on 11 Jul 1961 in Los Angeles County, CA.

    Notes:

    (1) Iowa State Census, 1895 [database online], Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003:

    Name: Ida Startzbery [The compiler believes this was really Iva STRETCHBERRY.]
    Age: 7
    Race: W
    Birthplace: Des M Co IA
    Residence: Burlington, Des Moines

    (2) California Death Index, 1940-1997 [database online], Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000:

    Name: MICHENER, IVA L
    Social Security #:
    Sex: FEMALE
    Birth Date: 10 Jan 1888
    Birthplace: IOWA
    Death Date: 11 Jul 1961
    Death Place: LOS ANGELES
    Mother's Maiden Name: HALE
    Father's Surname:

    Children:
    1. Carlos Max MICHENER was born on 10 Dec 1911 in WA; died on 17 Nov 1974 in Kelseyville, Lake County, CA.
    2. 1. Living
    3. James Bradford MICHENER was born on 7 Mar 1917 in WA; died on 30 Oct 1980 in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, CA.
    4. Foster B. MICHENER was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Los Angeles County, CA; died on 1 Nov 1998 in Duarte, Los Angeles County, CA.
    5. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Foster C. STRETCHBERRY was born in Aug 1859 in KS (son of James STRETCHBERRY, Sr. and Mary Ann STOVER); died in 1937 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • AFN: 1BC9-66C

    Notes:

    (1) Iowa State Census, 1895 [database online], Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003:

    Name: Poster Startzbery [The compiler believes this was really Foster STRETCHBERRY.]
    Age: 35
    Race: W
    Birthplace: Kansas
    Residence: Burlington, Des Moines

    (2) A household headed by a Mr. STRETOBURY is listed in the 1900 census of Weston Township, Wood County, OH. [If his first name or initial is written on the census schedule, it has been overwritten, and the compiler is unable to read it. The compiler believes that Mr. STRETOBURY is really Foster C. STRETCHBERRY.]

    Mr. STRETOBURY is listed in the 1900 census as a farm laborer who was born in August 1859 and was then 40 years of age. According to the 1900 census, he was born in KS, and both of his parents were born in OH. According to the 1900 census, he had then been married 19 years.

    Listed with Mr. STRETOBURY is his wife, Mary C., who was born in February 1863 and was then 37 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in TN, and her mother was born in IN. According to the 1900 census, she had then been married 19 years and had theretofore given birth to 5 children, all of whom were then living.

    Also listed with Mr. STRETOBURY is his daughter, Flora M., who was born in April 1882 and was then 18 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IA, her mother was born in IA, and her father was born in KS.

    Also listed with Mr. STRETOBURY is his daughter, Myrtle D., who was born in August 1886 and was then 13 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IA, her mother was born in IA, and her father was born in KS.

    Also listed with Mr. STRETOBURY is his daughter, Iva, who was born in January 1888 and was then 12 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IA, her mother was born in IA, and her father was born in KS.

    Also listed with Mr. STRETOBURY is his son, Ray C., who was born in June 1891 and was then 8 years of age. According to the 1900 census, he was born in IA, his mother was born in IA, and his father was born in KS.

    Also listed with Mr. STRETOBURY is his son, James Lesslie, who was born in November 1894 and was then 5 years of age. According to the 1900 census, he was born in IA, his mother was born in IA, and his father was born in KS.

    (3) A household headed by F. C. STRETCHBURY is listed in the 1910 census of Kennewick Precinct, Benton County, WA.

    F. C. is listed in the 1910 census as a carpenter who was then 50 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, he was born in about 1860. According to the 1910 census, he was born in KS, his father was born in OH, and his mother was born in IN. According to the 1910 census, he had then been married 19 years.

    Listed with F. C. is his wife, Mary, who was then 47 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, she was born in about 1863. According to the 1910 census, she was born in IN, her father was born in TN, and her mother was born in IN. According to the 1910 census, she had then been married 19 years and had theretofore given birth to 5 children, 4 of whom were then living.

    Also listed with F. C. is his daughter, Iva, who was then 22 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, she was born in about 1888. According to the 1910 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in KS, and her mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with F. C. is his son, Ray, who was then 18 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, he was born in about 1892. According to the 1910 census, he was born in IA, his father was born in KS, and his mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with F. C. is his son, James, who was then 16 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, he was born in about 1894. According to the 1910 census, he was born in IA, his father was born in KS, and his mother was born in IA.

    (4) A household headed by Foster STRETCHBERRY is listed in the 1920 census of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

    Foster is listed in the 1920 census as a carpenter who was then 60 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, he was born in about 1860. According to the 1920 census, he was born in KS, and both of his parents were born in OH.

    Listed with Foster is his wife, Mary C., who was then 56 years of age; therefore, according to the 1920 census, she was born in about 1864. According to the 1920 census, she was born in IA, and both of her parents were born in IN.

    (5) A household headed by Foster C. STRETCHBERRY is listed in the 1930 census of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

    Foster C. is listed in the 1930 census as a person who was then 70 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1860. According to the 1930 census, he was born in KS, and both of his parents were born in OH. According to the 1930 census, he was 21 years of age at his first marriage.

    Listed with Foster C. is his wife, Mary C., who was then 67 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, she was born in about 1863. According to the 1930 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in KY, and her mother was born in IN. According to the 1930 census, she was 18 years of age at her first marriage.

    Also listed with Foster C. is his son, James L., a civil engineer who was then 36 years of age; therefore, according to the 1930 census, he was born in about 1894. According to the 1930 census, he was born in IA, his father was born in KS, and his mother was born in IA. According to the 1930 census, he was 23 years of age at his first marriage. According to the 1930 census, he was then married, but his wife was not then living with him.

    Foster married Mary Catherine HALE on 27 Mar 1881 in Henry County, IA. Mary (daughter of Richard E. HALE and Malinda BISHOP) was born in Feb 1863 in Henry County, IA; died after 18 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Mary Catherine HALE was born in Feb 1863 in Henry County, IA (daughter of Richard E. HALE and Malinda BISHOP); died after 18 Apr 1930.

    Notes:

    (1) Iowa State Census, 1895 [database online], Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003:

    Name: Mary Startzbery [The compiler believes this was really Mary STRETCHBERRY.]
    Age: 32
    Race: W
    Birthplace: Henry Co IA
    Residence: Burlington, Des Moines

    Notes:

    (1) Henry County, Iowa Marriages, Book G1, 2 January 1880 - 30 March 1887, p. 16:

    Groom, STRATSBERRY, Foster C.; Bride, HALE, Mary C.; Date of Marriage, 27 Mar. 1881 at house Richard Hale by I. N. Busby, Clergyman

    Children:
    1. Flora M. STRETCHBERRY was born in Apr 1882 in Des Moines County, IA.
    2. Myrtle Daisy STRETCHBERRY was born in Aug 1886 in Des Moines County, IA; died on 21 Apr 1908 in Benton County, WA.
    3. 3. Iva L. STRETCHBERRY was born on 10 Jan 1888 in Des Moines County, IA; died on 11 Jul 1961 in Los Angeles County, CA.
    4. Ray STRETCHBERRY was born on 18 Jun 1891 in Des Moines County, IA; died in 1922.
    5. James Leslie STRETCHBERRY was born on 1 Nov 1893 in Des Moines County, IA; died in May 1972 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James STRETCHBERRY, Sr. was born on 15 Mar 1830 in Guernsey County, OH (son of Napoleon Bonaparte STRETCHBERRY and Mary LOWE).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • AFN: G2NB-VJ

    Notes:

    (1) A household headed by James STRECHBERY is listed in the 1870 census of Weston Township, Wood County, OH.

    James is listed in the 1870 census as a sawmill hand who was then 40 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1830. According to the 1870 census, he was born in OH.

    Listed with James is his wife, Ann, who was then 27 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1843. According to the 1870 census, she was born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his son, Ernist, who was then 15 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1855. According to the 1870 census, he was born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his son, Joseph, who was then 13 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1857. According to the 1870 census, he was born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his son, Foster, who was then 11 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1859. According to the 1870 census, he was born in "Cansis" [KS].

    Also listed with James is his son, James, who was then 3 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1867. According to the 1870 census, he was born in OH.

    (2) A household headed by James STRELSBERRY is listed in the 1880 census of Weston Township, Wood County, OH.

    James is listed in the 1880 census as a farmer who was then 50 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1830. According to the 1880 census, he was born in OH, and both of his parents were born in VA.

    Listed with James is his wife, Annie, who was then 37 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1843. According to the 1880 census, she was born in OH, her father was born in OH, and her mother was born in PA.

    Also listed with James is his son, James, who was then 12 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1868. According to the 1880 census, he was born in OH, and both of his parents were born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his son, Franklin, who was then 8 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1872. According to the 1880 census, he was born in OH, and both of his parents were born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his son, John, who was then 7 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1873. According to the 1880 census, he was born in OH, and both of his parents were born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his son, Fredrick, who was then 4 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1876. According to the 1880 census, he was born in OH, and both of his parents were born in OH.

    Also listed with James is his daughter, Gertrude, who was then 1 year of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1879. According to the 1880 census, she was born in OH, and both of her parents were born in OH.

    Also listed with James is an apparently unrelated farm laborer.

    James married Mary Ann STOVER on 16 Apr 1851 in OH. Mary was born about 1832; died in 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Mary Ann STOVER was born about 1832; died in 1865.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • AFN: Z5V5-6Q

    Children:
    1. Ernest E. STRETCHBERRY was born about 1855 in OH; died in 1892.
    2. Joseph STRETCHBERRY was born about 1857 in OH; died in 1888.
    3. Flora STRETCHBERRY was born about 1858 in OH; died before 16 Jun 1870.
    4. 6. Foster C. STRETCHBERRY was born in Aug 1859 in KS; died in 1937 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

  3. 14.  Richard E. HALE was born on 30 Nov 1828 in TN (son of Richard HALE and Jane KIRKLAND); died on 5 Jan 1892 in Henry County, IA; was buried in Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, IA.

    Notes:

    (1) A household headed by Richard HALE is listed in the 1860 census of Pleasant Grove Township, Des Moines County, IA.

    Richard is listed in the 1860 census as a farmer who was then 30 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1830. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.

    Listed with Richard is his wife, Malinda, who was then 24 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, she was born in about 1836. According to the 1880 census, she was born in IN.

    Also listed with Richard is his son, Joseph, who was then 1 year of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1859. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IA.

    (2) A household headed by Richard E. HALE is listed in the 1870 census of Canaan Township, Henry County, IA.

    Richard E. is listed in the 1870 census as a farmer who was then 41 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1829. According to the 1870 census, he was born in TN.

    Listed with Richard E. is his wife, Melinda, who was then 35 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1835. According to the 1870 census, she was born in IN.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his son, Joseph F., who was then 11 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1859. According to the 1870 census, he was born in IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his daughter, Mary C., who was then 7 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1863. According to the 1870 census, she was born in IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his daughter, Sarah I., who was then 5 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1865. According to the 1870 census, she was born in IA.

    (3) A household headed by Richard E. HALE is listed in the 1880 census of Canaan Township, Henry County, IA.

    Richard E. is listed in the 1880 census as a farmer who was then 51 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1829. According to the 1880 census, he was born in TN, his father was born in TN and his mother was born in SC.

    Listed with Richard E. is his wife, Melinda, who was then 44 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1836. According to the 1880 census, she was born in IN, and both of her parents were born in IN.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his son, Joseph F., who was a farmer who was then 21 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1859. According to the 1880 census, he was born in IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his daughter, Mary C., who was then 17 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1863. According to the 1880 census, she was born in IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his daughter, Sarah I., who was then 15 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1865. According to the 1880 census, she was born in IA.

    (4) A household headed by Richard E. HALE is listed in the 1885 IA state census of Caanan Township, Henry County, IA, on a farm located in the NW ¼ of the S.W. ¼ of Section 25, Township 72, Range 5.

    Richard E. is listed in the 1885 census as a farmer who was then 56 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, he was born in about 1829. According to the 1885 census, he was born in TN.

    Listed with Richard E. is his wife, Malinda, who was then 50 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, she was born in about 1835. According to the 1885 census, she was born in IN.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his daughter, Sara I., who was then 20 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, she was born in about 1865. According to the 1885 census, she was born in Henry County, IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his son, Joseph F., who was then 26 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, he was born in about 1859. According to the 1885 census, he was born in Des Moines County, IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his daughter-in-law, Susie, who was then 28 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, she was born in about 1857. According to the 1885 census, she was born in England.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his grandson, Leroy W., who was then 2 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, he was born in about 1883. According to the 1885 census, he was born in Henry County, IA.

    Also listed with Richard E. is his granddaughter, Clara, who was then 0 years of age; therefore, according to the 1885 census, she was born in about 1884. According to the 1885 census, she was born in Henry County, IA.

    (5) Brooks, Farlow, and Ferrel Cemeteries, Cemeteries of New London Township, Henry County, Iowa, Des Moines, IA: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1987:

    HALE . . .

    Richard, d. 5 Jan 1892, aged 63 yr 1 mo 5 da

    [Note by compiler: Based upon the information set forth above, the compiler has calculated Richard's birth date to have been 30 November 1828.]

    (6) www.findagrave.com:

    Richard E Hale
    Birth: Unknown
    Death: Jan. 5, 1892

    63y 1m 5d

    Family links: Spouse: Malinda Hale (1835 - 1914)

    Burial: Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, Iowa, USA
    Plot: Row 11

    Maintained by: Darla Terry
    Originally Created by: Mo & Dave
    Record added: Feb 06, 2011
    Find A Grave Memorial# 65275133

    Richard married Malinda BISHOP on 21 Sep 1853 in Des Moines County, IA. Malinda (daughter of Joseph BISHOP and Cynthia Ann BISHOP) was born on 17 Jul 1835 in Rush County, IN; died on 5 Oct 1914 in Henry County, IA; was buried in Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Malinda BISHOP was born on 17 Jul 1835 in Rush County, IN (daughter of Joseph BISHOP and Cynthia Ann BISHOP); died on 5 Oct 1914 in Henry County, IA; was buried in Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Melinda BISHOP

    Notes:

    (1) According to Des Moines County, IA Marriages, Book 11, p. 304, in the entry relating to the marriage of Joseph F. HALE to Susan MERCHANT [sic], Joseph F.'s mother is listed as Malinda BERKY. The compiler does not know why Malinda's surname is listed as BERKY. It is possible that Malinda was previously married to a BERKY; however, the compiler knows of no such prior marriage.

    (2) According to information obtained from Robert Webb and furnished to the compiler by Karen Peery, Malinda (BISHOP) HALE joined the West Liberty Church, also known as the Old Stone Church, in Sperry, Des Moines County, IA, in August 1853.

    (3) Iowa State Census, 1895 [database online], Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003:

    Name: Melinda Hale
    Age: 63
    Birthplace: Indiana
    Race: White
    County: Henry
    Town[ship]: New London

    (3) A household headed by Melinda HALE is listed in the 1900 census of New London Township, Henry County, IA.

    Melinda is listed in the 1900 census as a widow who was born in July 1835 and was then 64 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IN, and both of her parents were born in KY. According to the 1900 census, she had theretofore given birth to 5 children, 3 of whom were then living.

    Listed with Melinda is her daughter, Della REED, who was born in January 1865 and was then 35 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in TN, and her mother was born in IN. According to the 1900 census, she had then been married 12 years and had theretofore given birth to 2 children, both of whom were then living.

    Also listed with Melinda is her son-in-law, John REED, a carpenter who was born in May 1860 and was then 40 years of age. According to the 1900 census, he was born in CT, and both of his parents were born in Ireland. According to the 1900 census, he had then been married 12 years.

    Also listed with Melinda is her granddaughter, Maud E. REED, who was born in August 1888 and was then 11 years of age. According to the 1900 census, she was born in IA, her father was born in CT, and her mother was born in IA.

    Also listed with Melinda is her grandson, Frank E. REED, who was born in May 1891 and was then 9 years of age. According to the 1900 census, he was born in IL, his father was born in CT, and his mother was born in IA.

    (4) Sometime during the period from 1903 to 1910, Melinda (BISHOP) HALE, who was then in Albia, IA, sent a postcard to Clara Idell (HALE) FROST in Coldwater, OK. The postcard reads as follows:

    "good morning how ar you i ant very well my hand and my arm i got hurt last Sum mer is bad Say i have got my cushen done i tell you it lookes prety fine if i do have to Say it my Self gran ma to Sweet Clary."

    (5) Malinda HALE is listed in a household headed by her son-in-law, John F. REID, in the 1910 census of Ward 3, Albia, Monroe County, IA. [Note by compiler: The census enumerator's handwriting is difficult to read, and the compiler is not certain that he has read it correctly. John F. REID's name is listed as John H. REID in the index to the 1910 census.]

    Malinda is listed in the 1910 census as a widow who was then 76 years of age; therefore, according to the 1910 census, she was born in about 1834. According to the 1910 census, she was born in IN, her father was born in VA, and her mother was born in IN.

    (6) Brooks, Farlow, and Ferrel Cemeteries, Cemeteries of New London Township, Henry County, Iowa, Des Moines, IA: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1987:

    HALE . . .

    Malinda, wife of R. E. HALE, b. 17 July 1835, d. 5 Oct. 1914

    (7) www.findagrave.com:

    Malinda Hale
    Birth: Jul. 17, 1835
    Death: Oct. 5, 1914

    Family links: Spouse: Richard E Hale (____ - 1892)

    Burial: Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, Iowa, USA
    Plot: Row 11

    Maintained by: Darla Terry
    Originally Created by: Mo & Dave
    Record added: Feb 06, 2011
    Find A Grave Memorial# 65275228

    Notes:

    (1) Des Moines County, IA Marriages, Book 3, p. 371:

    Richard E. HALE
    Melinda BISHOP
    Ceremony Performed by McCormac ZION
    License Date: 13 Sep 1853
    Marriage Date: 21 Sep 1853

    Children:
    1. Arrena Adaline HALE was born on 31 Oct 1854 in Des Moines County, IA; died on 18 Feb 1860 in Des Moines County, IA; was buried in Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, IA.
    2. Cintha Jane HALE was born on 20 Feb 1857 in Des Moines County, IA; died on 18 Oct 1857 in Des Moines County, IA; was buried in Ferrel Cemetery, New London, Henry County, IA.
    3. Joseph Franklin HALE was born on 25 Jan 1859 in Des Moines County, IA; died on 24 Aug 1927 in Bison, Garfield County, OK; was buried on 26 Aug 1927 in Enid Cemetery, Enid, Garfield County, OK.
    4. 7. Mary Catherine HALE was born in Feb 1863 in Henry County, IA; died after 18 Apr 1930.
    5. Della Sarah HALE was born on 8 Jan 1865 in Henry County, IA; died on 1 Feb 1949 in Riverside County, CA.