Third Generation 
Third Generation 
4. Louis Oswald Bures 5 (Peter F2, Peter1) was born on 31 Jul 1864 in Jersey Co, Illinois, USA,1,28,29 died on 11 Sep 1919 at age 55, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.22 Other names for Louis were Lewie Oswald Bures,5 Loui Bures, Louie O Bures,22,28 and Louis Bures.6
General Notes:
"Rudolph and Louie went into partnership and became the money-makers of the family. They ran threshing outfits, a general store, the grain elevator, the bank and about the whole town of Angus, Nebraska for a number of years. They had the first garage in that part of the state and being natural mechanics they once manufactured an automobile that would actually run long before there was an automobile anywhere. They also built a cornpicker which operated on much the same principle as the McCormick people later successfully placed on the market but their interests were too varied to concentrate on any one thing to they soon dropped both the auto and cornpicker ideas, finding they could make more money running the store, bank, and elevator. Louis at 50 married a girl of 18..."
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Page 3.
Noted events in his life were:
He has conflicting birth information of 3 Jul 1864.5
He appeared on the 9th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1870 in Township 7 Range 11 (Newbern), Jersey Co, Illinois, USA.13 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he attended school within the last year.
He worked as a farm laborer in Logan Precinct, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1880 census.17
He appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Logan Precinct, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.17 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he attended school within the last year.
He is listed as a farmer in Clay Co, Nebraska, USA in the Nebraska State Gazetteer for 1890-1891.20
He appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.23 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he spoke English and was able to read and write.
He worked as a storekeeper in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1910 census.34
He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.34 The census indicates he was a boarder in the home of William Drugee on Edgar Street. The census also indicates he spoke English and was able to read and write.
He served as the Vice President of the Bank of Angus in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 22nd Annual Report of the Secretary of the State Banking Board (1913).
He was buried at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.22 Block 9, Lot 1, Grave 3.
Louis married Lula E Collins,30,56 daughter of John H Collins and Lilly A, about 1914.6,30 Lula was born about Nov 1894 in Nebraska, USA.57 Another name for Lula was Lulu E Collins.57
Marriage Notes:
"Louis at 50 married a girl of 18..."
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Page 3.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Nelson Precinct, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.57 The census indicates she lived with her parents in a house, which they rented.
She appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Orleans, Harlan Co, Nebraska, USA.58 The census indicates she lived with her parents in a house, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates she attended school within the last seven and half months, between 1 Sep 1909 and 15 Apr 1910. She spoke English and was able to read and write.
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.30 The census indicates she and her son lived in a home, which she owned (free). The census also indicates she spoke English and was able to read and write.
The child from this marriage was:
M i. Dale Valdean Bures 30,56 was born on 19 Dec 1914 in Nebraska, USA,30,56 died on 20 Mar 1992 in Boulder City, Clark Co, Nevada, USA (Boulder City Hospital, 901 Adams Blvd, Boulder City, NV 89005-2299, USA)56 at age 77, and was buried in Searchlight, Clark Co, Nevada, USA.56
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.30 The census indicates he lived with his widowed mother in a home, which she owned (free).
He worked as a lathe operator (retired) in aircraft manufacturing, according to his burial-transit permit.56
His Social Security Number was 508-10-8776, issued in Nebraska (before 1951).56,59
He was buried at the Searchlight Cemetery in Searchlight, Clark Co, Nevada, USA.56
(Searchlight Cemetery, Cemetery Access Rd, Searchligh, NV 89046, USA.)
Dale married Evelyn Maxine Soukup 56,60 on 4 Apr 1959 in Clark Co, Nevada, USA.56,60 Evelyn was born on 2 Jan 1925,59,61 died on 8 Dec 1995 59,61 at age 70, and was buried in Searchlight, Clark Co, Nevada, USA.61
Noted events in their marriage were:
They resided at Cree's Trailer Park #16 on 20 Mar 1992 in Searchlight, Clark Co, Nevada, USA, according to his burial-transit permit.
Noted events in her life were:
Her Social Security Number was 506-24-1342, issued in Nebraska (before 1951).59 Last known residence: 89046 Searchlight, Clark Co, Nevada.
She was buried at the Searchlight Cemetery in Searchlight, Clark Co, Nevada, USA.61
(Searchlight Cemetery, Cemetery Access Rd, Searchligh, NV 89046, USA.)
5. Theodore Leander Bures 5 (Peter F2, Peter1) was born on 11 Dec 1867 in Jersey Co, Illinois, USA,39 died on 14 Nov 1941 in Laclede Co, Missouri, USA 40 at age 73, and was buried on 16 Nov 1941 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.40 Another name for Theodore was Theodore L Burs.16
General Notes:
"Theodore left home and took a homestead up in the sand hills of N.W. Nebraska and for years remained a bachelor, marrying only when quite well along in years."
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Pages 2-3.
"Perhaps you know that Theodore lived in Missouri for a time and had a son, but I know nothing of the son's whereabouts or if he has had children."
-- Letter from Paul W Burres to Loran T Bures, 4 Sep 1978.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 9th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1870 in Township 7 Range 11 (Newbern), Jersey Co, Illinois, USA.13 The census indicates he lived with his parents.
He appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Logan Precinct, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.17 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he attended school within the last year.
He graduated from Edgar High School (Class of 1890) in 1890 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.14,62
He appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.23 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he spoke English and was able to read and write.
He made Homestead Entry (Application # 20790) on 14 Feb 1905 at the Land Office in North Platte, Lincoln Co, Nebraska, USA under the Homestead Act of 1862, as amended by the Kinkaid Act of 1904, for 645.72 acres located in Arthur County, Nebraska as follows: Section 5 in Township 17 north of Range 40 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, Nebraska.
According to the final five year proof documents, filed on 19 Jul 1910, the following information was provided by Theodore and/or his two witnesses, his neighbor to the south, Henry Williams and his neighbor to the west, William Dixson, both of Braden, Nebraska, in answer to the following questions:
5. (a) When did you first establish actual residence upon this land? 22 May 1905. (b) When was your house built on this land? Just prior to establishing residence in May 1905. (c) Have you ever been absent from the homestead since establishing residence? I have. In the fall of 1905 was absent four months working (harvesting) out in South Dakota, to earn money to improve the claim. Was absent for a week at a time, four or five different times visiting my relatives in Edgar, Nebr.
6. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal subdivision, showing fully the character of same, and kind and amount of timber, if any.
Answer: In the center of the section: 160 acres cultivable, acres timbered none. Remainder of the land is hilly, hay and grazing land.
7. State by subdivision the number of acres cultivated, kind of crops planted, and amount harvested, each year. How many acres of the claim are now cleared, or broken, and under cultivation? If used for grazing only, state number and kind of stock grazed each year and by whom owned.
Answer: I have 50 acres under cultivation on the SEΌ, on which I have raised four crops of corn. I cut from 50 to 150 tons of hay each year. I use the remainder of the land for grazing purposes. I have six head of horses at present. I have had on an aveage of 20 head of cattle, have had as high as 30 to 40 head of cattle.
8. Describe fully and in detail the amount and kind of improvements on each subdivision. State total value of improvements on the claim.
Answer: NEΌ -- Sod house 16 x 20; sod barn 16 x 20; sod hen house 14 x 20; cave 8 x 10; well, wind-mill, and tank. 1000 trees (seedlings) about 2 years old averaging from 1 to 3½ ft. On all of the section -- 4 miles of 2 wire fence. Total value of improvements $1000 to $1200.
14. Have you any personal property of any kind elsewhere than on this claim? If so, describe the same, and state where the same is kept.
Answer: I have some corn and a stock of merchandise at Braden, Nebr.; I conduct a store at Braden, Nebr., and have been for the past year, but live on my homestead and sleep there every night.
He was granted his Land Patent (# 180251) on 27 Feb 1911 by the Land Office at North Platte, Lincoln Co, Nebraska, USA.
In the Determination of Heirship - Decree in the matter of the estate of Theodore Bures, deceased, which was issued on 2 Sep 1948, his widow Mary Bures Groves and his son Forrest Bures each became owners in fee of an undivided one-half interest in his real estate, including this property.15,16,63
Braden Post Office.64,65
"As near as I can find out, the first Braden post office was located on section 19, township 18, range 40. This was known as the Twidwell place. ...
The post office was moved in about 1909 or soon after to section 33, township 18, range 40, which was known as the Yoakum place. C. B. Yoakum was the postmaster at this location.
D. B. Wilson bought this section from C. B. Yoakum in 1930 at which time the post office was discontinued. T. L. Bures owned a country grocery store at the Braden post office while it was on the Twidwell place. The mail was hauled from Lewellen with a team and buggy along with the groceries for the store. T. L. Bures supplied the homesteaders with the necessary groceries to survive."
-- Submitted by Walter Wilson, Arthur County's 75 Years of History, Homesteaders & Homemakers 1913-1988, Page 24.
Braden, McPherson: Twidwell, Rhoda E, Postmaster, $36 annual salary
-- Register of Nebraska postal workers from the 1907 Official Register of the United States, Volume II, The Postal Service--Nebraska.
Braden, McPherson: Twidwell, Rhoda E, Postmaster, $85 annual salary
-- Register of Nebraska postal workers from the 1909 Official Register of the United States, Volume II, The Postal Service--Nebraska. Reprinted in Nebraska Ancestree (Lincoln, NE, Nebraska State Genealogical Society, Winter 2007), Vol 29, No 3, Page 113.
Braden, McPherson: Twidwell, Mrs Rhoda E, Postmaster, $120 annual salary
-- Register of Nebraska postal workers from the 1911 Official Register of the United States, Volume II, The Postal Service--Nebraska.
T. L. Bures owned and operated a general store in Braden, McPherson Co, Nebraska (population 12) with an estimated pecuniary strength rating of H ($3000 to $5000) and a general credit rating of 3½ (fair) according to the Jan 1910 and Jan 1911 editions of The Mercantile Agency Reference Book published by R. G. Dun & Co., New York, New York.
He worked as a farmer in Braden Precinct, McPherson Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1910 census.66
He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Braden Precinct, McPherson Co, Nebraska, USA.66 The census indicates he lived on a farm, which he owned (free). The census also indicates he spoke English and was able to read and write.
He was appointed as Assessor in 1914 for Braden Precinct, Arthur Co, Nebraska, USA.67
He voted in the election held on 7 Nov 1916, in Braden Precinct, Arthur Co, Nebraska, USA.68
-- Arthur County's 75 Years of History, Homesteaders & Homemakers 1913-1988, Page 19.
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Auglaize Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA, according to the 1920 census.39
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.41
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Auglaize Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA, according to the 1930 Census.41
His usual occupation was farming, according to his death certificate.40
Theodore Bures had an estate probated on 2 Sep 1948 in Arthur, Arthur Co, Nebraska, USA.16 He died intestate (having made no legal will), owning real estate described as follows:
1) the east half and the east half of the west half of Section 7 in Township 18 north of Range 40 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, Nebraska, located in Arthur County, Nebraska (480 acres).
2) all of Section 5 in Township 17 north of Range 40 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, Nebraska, located in Arthur County, Nebraska (645.72 acres).
3) the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 32 in Township 5 north of Range 5 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, Nebraska, located in Clay County, Nebraska (80 acres).
His widow Mary Bures Groves and his son Forrest Bures each became owners in fee of an undivided one-half interest in the above described real estate by inheritance.
A copy of the Determination of Heirship - Decree in the matter of the estate of T L Burs, also known as Theodore L Burs, and as Theodore Bures, deceased, was filed on 18 Sep 1948 in book 21, page 339, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
Theodore married Mary S Henderson,39,40 daughter of Henderson and unknown, about 1916.1,41 Mary was born about 1880 in Missouri, USA 39 and died in 1961 at age 81.
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Auglaize Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.39 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Auglaize Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.41 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they owned, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
The child from this marriage was:
M i. Theodore Forest Bures 1 was born on 22 Dec 1917 in Missouri, USA,39,59 died in Sep 1984 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA 59 at age 66, and was buried on 9 Sep 1984 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Auglaize Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.39 The census indicates he lived with his parents on a farm, which they owned (mortgaged).
He appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Auglaize Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.41 The census indicates he lived with his parents on a farm, which they owned, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates he attended school within the last seven months, between 1 Sep 1929 and 1 Apr 1930. He spoke English and was able to read and write.
He served as a corporal in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.
His Social Security Number was 494-32-9372, issued in Missouri (before 1951).59 Last known residence: 65536 Lebanon, Laclede Co, Missouri. Last Benefit: 72756 Rogers, Benton Co, Arkansas.
He was buried at the Mount Rose Memorial Park in Lebanon, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA on 9 Sep 1984.
Theodore married Margaret L Addison,69 daughter of Charles Andrew Addison and Maude Lou Hardy. Margaret was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Alabama, USA 59,69 and died in Jan 1975 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA 59 at age 49.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Franklin Township, Laclede Co, Missouri, USA.69 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they owned.
Her Social Security Number was 494-20-4467, issued in Missouri (before 1951).59
6. Oscar Ludwich Bures 5,6 (Peter F2, Peter1) was born on 11 Mar 1870 in Jersey Co, Illinois, USA,42 died on 19 Mar 1939 in Oneida, Nemaha Co, Kansas, USA 1 at age 69, and was buried in Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kansas, USA. The cause of his death was diabetes.6 Other names for Oscar were Oscar Ludwick Bures 5 and Oscar Ludwich Burres.6,70
General Notes:
Prior to their marriage, Oscar's bride-to-be, Arletta May, convinced him to change the spelling of his last name from "Bures" to "Burres". She had decided the original spelling of Bures didn't look well and was apt to be mis-read, so she persuaded him to add another r.
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Pages 9 & 58.
Medical Notes:
"...which appetite probably hastened on the diabetes which later caused his death." 6
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 9th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1870 in Township 7 Range 11 (Newbern), Jersey Co, Illinois, USA.13 The census indicates he lived with his parents.
He appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Logan Precinct, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.17 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he attended school within the last year.
He graduated from Edgar High School (Class of 1890) in 1890 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.14,62
He received a degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1897 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co, Nebraska, USA.6 He was a student at Nebraska Wesleyan University from 1893 to 1897.
He worked as a preacher in Lincoln Co, Nebraska, USA, according to 1900 census.71
He worked as a minister (preaching) in Hall Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1910 census.72
He worked as a clergyman (Protestant) in Douglas Co, Kansas, USA, according to the 1920 census.42
He worked as a Methodist minister.28
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.73
He was buried at the Rochester Cemetery in Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kansas, USA.
He had an estate probated on 11 Aug 1958 in Clay Center, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA. He died intestate (having made no legal will), owning real estate with the fair market value of $7000 described as follows: the North Half (N½) of the Southeast Quarter (SEΌ) of Section Thirty-One (31), Township Five (5), North Range Five (5), West of the 6th P.M. in Clay County, Nebraska (80 acres). This property previously belonged to his father. This real estate was assigned as follows: to Arletta M. Burres (his widow) an undivided one-third (1/3) fee simple interest and to Paul W. Burres (a son) an undivided two-ninths (2/9) fee simple interest; to Merle W. Burres (a son) an undivided two-ninths (2/9) fee simple interest; and to Floyd A. Burres (a son) an undivided two-ninths (2/9) fee simple interest.
Oscar married Arletta May Pittman,6 daughter of William G Pittman and Harriet Root, on 19 Oct 1897 in Hastings, Adams Co, Nebraska, USA.43 Arletta was born on 17 May 1868 in West Point, Lee Co, Iowa, USA 42 and died on 30 Jan 1957 in Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kansas, USA 1 at age 88.
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Brady Island Precinct, Lincoln Co, Nebraska, USA.71 The census indicates they lived in a house, which they rented. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Doniphan, Hall Co, Nebraska, USA.72 The census indicates they lived in a house, which they rented. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Baldwin City, Douglas Co, Kansas, USA.42 The census indicates they lived in a home, which they owned (free). The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Soldier Township, Shawnee Co, Kansas, USA.73 The census indicates they lived in a home, which they owned (valued at $4000), and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 9th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1870 in West Point Township, Lee Co, Iowa, USA.74 The census indicated she lived with her parents.
She appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in West Point, Lee Co, Iowa, USA.75 The census indicated she lived with her parents. The census also indicated she attended school within the last year.
Children from this marriage were:
10 M i. Floyd Allen Burres 6 was born on 22 May 1899 in Riverton, Franklin Co, Nebraska, USA 42,59 and died on 14 Jun 1990 in Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kansas, USA 59 at age 91.
M ii. Merle Warren Burres 6 was born on 21 Feb 1901 in University Place, Lancaster Co, Nebraska, USA 42,59 and died in Jan 1985 59 at age 83.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Doniphan, Hall Co, Nebraska, USA.72 The census indicates he lived with his parents in a house, which they rented. The census also indicates he attended school within the last seven and half months, between 1 Sep 1909 and 15 Apr 1910.
He appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Baldwin City, Douglas Co, Kansas, USA.42 The census indicates he lived with his parents in a home, which they owned (free). The census also indicates he attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920. He spoke English and was able to read and write.
According to the 1930 census, he attended school or college within the last seven months, between 1 Sep 1929 and 1 Apr 1930. He spoke English and was able to read and write.76
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.76
He worked as a minister (church) in Oconto Co, Wisconsin, USA, according to the 1930 census.76
He worked as a Methodist minister.28
His Social Security Number was 506-46-3768, issued in Nebraska (1955).59 Last known residence: 83709 Boise, Ada Co, Idaho.
Merle married Lida Mae Kirk,28 daughter of Lewis Lincoln Kirk and Arminda Ann Minda Adams, on 12 Jun 1928 in Marshall Co, Kansas, USA.28 Lida was born on 3 Nov 1898 in Axtell, Marshall Co, Kansas, USA 59 and died on 16 Oct 1995 59 at age 96.
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Gillett, Oconto Co, Wisconsin, USA.76 The census indicates they lived in a home on Main Street, which they rented ($40 per month), and did not have a radio set.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Clear Creek, Nemaha Co, Kansas, USA.77 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they owned (mortgaged).
She appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Clear Creek Township, Nemaha Co, Kansas, USA.78 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates she attended school within the last seven and half months, between 1 Sep 1909 and 15 Apr 1910. She spoke English and was able to read and write.
She worked as a teacher in a country school in Nemaha Co, Kansas, USA, according to the 1920 census.79
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Clear Creek, Nemaha Co, Kansas, USA.79 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates she spoke English and was able to read and write.
Her Social Security Number was 543-54-9343, issued in Oregon (1963).59 Last known residence: 97814 Baker City, Baker Co, Oregon.
11 M iii. Dr Paul William Burres 6 was born on 6 Nov 1902 in Ware, Butler Co, Nebraska, USA,29,42,59 died on 30 Oct 1991 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, Kansas, USA 28,59 at age 88, and was buried in Bonner Springs, Wyandotte Co, Kansas, USA.80
M iv. baby Burres 6 was born on 17 Apr 1905 in Elk Creek, Johnson Co, Nebraska, USA, died in 1905 in Elk Creek, Johnson Co, Nebraska, USA, and was buried in 1905 in Elk Creek, Johnson Co, Nebraska, USA.
Noted events in his life were:
He was buried at the Elk Creek Cemetery in Elk Creek, Johnson Co, Nebraska, USA.6
He never married and had no children
7. Richard Lee Bures 5 (Peter F2, Peter1) was born on 16 Jun 1873 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA,44 died on 5 Oct 1954 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA (at home [unincorporated Pierce County], 2019 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445-3727, USA)45 at age 81, and was buried on 8 Oct 1954 in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.45,46 The cause of his death was heart attack.45 Another name for Richard was Dick Bures.
General Notes:
"Alfred and Richard married sisters and engaged in farming at first, then Richard went west and became in later years a shoe and harness maker."
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Page 3.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Logan Precinct, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.17 The census indicates he lived with his parents. The census also indicates he attended school within the last year.
He graduated from Edgar High School (Class of 1895) in 1895 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.14,62,81
"Sketches of the lives of the graduates of 1895. -- Richard Lee Bures was born in Clay Co. Nebr. June 16, 1873. He first attended school in the country and then entered the High School of Edgar. He is medium height, weighs 147 lbs. He expects to continue the study of chemistry.
The class of 1895 having applied themselves diligently to their studies will now graduate with credit to themselves and to their instructors. It is a very noticeable feature that by far the greater number of the class are boys and that more than half of the members were born in Clay Co.
By careful study it has been found that 1525 lbs. and 194 years or an aveage of 138.3 lbs. and 17.6 years is required to attain the position reached by this illustrious class."
-- School Notes, Edgar Times, 17 May 1895 (Vol 16, No 33), Page 1.
He worked as a farmer in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1900 census.82
He worked as a farmer in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1910 census.83
Richard owned land in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.16
On 3 Nov 1877 Peter Bures purchased the east half and the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 32 in Township 5 north of Range 5 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, Nebraska (160 acres) for $1200 from W A and Mary H Gunn. The warranty deed was recorded on 4 Nov 1877 in book 5, page 45, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
In the Final Decree in the matter of the estate of Peter Bures, deceased, which was issued on 8 Feb 1911, his seven surviving children were each assigned an undivided interest in his real estate. His will provided that his children "be given a chance to buy from and sell to each other, so as to keep the property together". They decided on 29 Dec 1910 to convey the east half (80 acres) of this property, which was valued at $5340, to Richard Bures. The deed was filed on 13 Mar 1911 in book 58, page 489, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
Richard Bures and his wife Blanche sold this property on 28 Sep 1911 for $8000 to Brainard Walter. The warranty deed was recorded on 1 Apr 1912 in book 61, page 428, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
This property is currently identified as parcel # 3758.00 by Clay County.
On 12 Sep 1918, he was described as being of medium height and build, with blue eyes and gray hair, by the Draft Board Registrar in Clay Center, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.84
On 12 Sep 1918, his permanent home address was Ong, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA, according to his World War I Draft Registration Card.84
On 12 Sep 1918, he was employed as a harness and shoe maker by C. D. Nichlos of Windsor, Weld Co, Colorado, USA, according to his World War I Draft Registration Card.84
He worked as a harness maker (retail hardware) in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA, according to the 1920 census.85
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census and his death certificate.45,86
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Kit Carson Co, Colorado, USA, according to the 1930 Census.86
He worked as a shoe repairer at 1820 S 11th Street in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1939 city directory.87
He worked as a shoe repairer at 803 S 48th Street in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1940, 1941 and 1942 city directories.88,89,90
He was baptized at the Puyallup Christian Church on 4 Aug 1953 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.91
His trade, profession or occupation was shoe builder (retired), according to his death certificate.45
His obituary was published in the News Tribune on 7 Oct 1954 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.92
RICHARD L. BURES
"Richard L. Bures, 81, of 2019 East 112th St., died Wednesday at his home. Born in Edgar, Neb., he came to Tacoma 15 years ago from Burlington, Colo. He was a member of Bethany Methodist Church.
Beside his wife, Blanche of Tacoma, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Velma Hardy of Orting; a son, Marlon T. Bures of Tacoma; a sister, Mrs. Lucretia Cowan of Riverton, Neb.; a brother, Alfred Bures of Edgar, Neb.; and five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced by Mountain View Funeral Home."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
He was buried at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 8 Oct 1954.45,46 Plot: Birch, 44-9.
(Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-4000, USA.)
Richard married Blanche Tooker,5 daughter of George Washington Tooker and Ida May Townsend, on 5 Jan 1898 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.47 Blanche was born on 12 Jan 1874 in Big Foot, McHenry Co, Illinois, USA,93 died on 30 Aug 1963 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA (Clearview Nursing Home, Tacoma, WA, USA)94 at age 89, and was buried on 3 Sep 1963 in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.94 The cause of her death was cerebro vascular arteriosclerosis.94
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.82 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they rented. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.83 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they rented. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.85 The census indicates they lived in a home, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Kit Carson Co, Colorado, USA.86 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they rented, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They resided at 4607 S Yakima Avenue in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1939 and 1940 city directories.87,88
They resided at 5511 S Park Avenue in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1941 and 1942 city directories.89,90
They purchased 2019 112th St E in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 5 Jun 1944 from Lloyd and Opal Engelbretson for $2000.
The property was described as being located in Pierce County, Washington as follows:
Commencing at intersection of Center line of Puyallup-Lake View Road and Eastern Boundary line of Chicago Millw. R. R.; thence east following center line of Puyallup-Lake View Road 166 feet to point of beginning; thence North across Lot 28 296.4 feet, to Northern Boundary of Lot 28 and Parallel to Eastern Boundary of SOUTH END GARDEN TRACT, thence east 125 feet along northern boundary line of Lot 28; thence south 296.11 feet parallel to Eastern boundary of SOUTH END GARDEN TRACT to the center line of Puyallup-Lake View Road; thence west along said center line 125 feet to point of beginning less the right of way of Puyallup Lake View Road.
Blanche Bures sold this property on 20 Jan 1958 to Norman and Clarice Swem for $5500.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Sharon, Walworth Co, Wisconsin, USA.95 The census indicates she lived with her parents.
She owned and operated a grocery store at 4607 S Yakima Avenue in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1939 and 1940 city directories.87,88
She was baptized at the Puyallup Christian Church on 4 Aug 1953 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.91
Her Social Security Number was 536-46-5437.
Her obituary was published in the News Tribune on 31 Aug 1963 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.96
MRS. RICHARD L. BURES
"Mrs. Richard L. (Blanche) Bures, 89, of 4621 S. A St., died Friday in a local hospital. She was born in Big Foot, Ill., and came to Tacoma 25 years ago from Colorado. Mrs. Bures was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Velma Hardy, of the home; a son, Marlon T., of Tacoma; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced by Mountain View Funeral Home."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
She was buried at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 3 Sep 1963.94 Plot: Birch, 44-10.
(Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-4000, USA.)
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Cecil Melvin Bures 5 was born on 13 Feb 1899, died on 3 Jan 1901 22 at age 1, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.22
Noted events in his life were:
He was buried at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.22 Block 7, Lot 43, Grave 2.
He never married and had no children
M ii. Marlon Theodore Bures 5 was born on 14 Jun 1902 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA,59 died on 29 Nov 1996 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA 59,97,98 at age 94, and was buried on 4 Dec 1996 in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA. The cause of his death was congestive heart failure.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.83 The census indicates he lived with his parents on a farm, which they rented. The census also indicates he attended school within the last seven and half months, between 1 Sep 1909 and 15 Apr 1910.
He appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.85 The census indicates he lived with his parents in a home, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates he attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920. He spoke English and was able to read and write.
He graduated from Wheatland High School (Class of 1921) in 1921 in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.99
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.100
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Kit Carson Co, Colorado, USA, according to the 1930 Census.100
He worked as a laborer, according to the 1937 Tacoma City Directory.101
He worked as a furnace man at the Tacoma Smelter in Ruston, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1938 city directory.102
He worked as a laborer at the Tacoma Smelter in Ruston, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1939, 1940 and 1941 city directories.87,88,89
He worked as a yardman at the Tacoma Smelter in Ruston, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1942 city directory.90
He was an employee at the Tacoma Smelter in Ruston, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1945 and 1947 city directories.103,104
He worked as a smelter worker at the Tacoma Smelter in Ruston, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1949, 1951, 1953 and 1954 city directories.105,106,107,108
He was retired, according to the 1971 and 1975 Tacoma city directories.109,110
His Social Security Number was 536-09-6864, issued in Washington (before 1951).59 Last known residence: 98406 Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington.
His obituary was published in the News Tribune on 3 Dec 1996 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.111
Marlon T. Bures
"Marlon Bures was born June 14, 1902 in Edgar, NE and passed away Nov. 29, 1996 in Tacoma. He attended school in Nebraska but later moved to Wheatland, WY where he finished high school. He ran a dairy farm in Wheatland for several years and in 1926 he married Velma Kershner. They spent their honeymoon traveling the west coast and Canada in their Model-T Ford, later relocating to Colorado in 1930, where they lived six years. Marlon and Velma established residence in Tacoma in 1936. Marlon worked at the Tacoma Smelter for 31 years retiring in 1968. They enjoyed his retirement years traveling the West Coast and Alaska. In 1981 he and his wife attended his 50th Class reunion in Wheatland, Wyoming. Marlon was the last living man in his high school class. He enjoyed gardening, photography and music. He was a musician playing both Violin and Clarinet and enjoyed teaching music to his children and grandchildren. He also played in the Wyoming National Guard Band and the Wheatland Symphony Orchestra. Survivors include his wife of over 70 years Velma; 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren with 1 great-grandchild expecting. Services are 11am, Wed., Dec. 4, 1996 in Mt. View Garden Chapel. Visitation (TODAY) Tues., 8am-9pm continuing until 10am, Wed. Interment in Mt. View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mt. View Funeral Home. 584-0252."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
He was buried at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 4 Dec 1996.111 Plot: Chapel Terrace, 45-5.
(Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-4000, USA.)
Marlon married Velma Eloise Kershner,5 daughter of Guy Carlton Kershner and Selma Josephine Anderson, on 6 Jul 1926 in Grayrocks, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.5 Velma was born on 16 Feb 1910 in Bladen, Webster Co, Nebraska, USA,59 died on 2 Mar 1998 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA (Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, WA, USA)59,98 at age 88, and was buried on 7 Mar 1998 in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA. The cause of her death was congestive heart failure.
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Kit Carson Co, Colorado, USA.100 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they rented, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They resided at 1506 S Monroe Street in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1937 city directory.101
They resided at 3805 N 18th Street in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1938 city directory.102
They resided at 3713 N 24th Street in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1971 and 1975 city directories.87,88,89,90,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110
They resided at 3713 N 24th Street in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 white pages.112
General Notes:
I REMEMBER
"The covered wagon slowly rocked along northward through an unhabited area of Wyoming. My brother, Vernon, and I were playing on the bed which was made on top of the two-box loaded wagon. Vernon was a month less than two years old. I was four years and nine months old.
Suddenly, just as we forded a small stream, Vernon pushed his doll, Tommy, through the hole at the back where the canvas of the wagon top was gathered. I screamed!! My Mother stopped the team of horses and Papa came riding back on his horse to investigate. Vernon laughed from all the excitement. Papa retrieved the floating doll from the stream and wiped him off the best he could. After a time in the sun Tommy again joined the family circle.
This occured as our little caravan moved from Pine Bluffs to the home-stead where my parents Guy and Selma Kershner were to build their new home. This was November 1914.
During the summer my father had made a trip north from Pine Bluffs. He found and filed on the piece of land that was to be our home for quite awhile. It was located in Platte County east of Wheatland over twenty miles and a mile from the head of Deer Creek.
Moving by covered wagon was not common in 1914 but that was the way we came to the home-stead. To move by train, Papa would have had to take every thing five miles to load it and at Wheatland he would have still been over twenty miles from the place, so he decided to move over-land.
Our caravan seemed quite large to me. Actually it consisted of a wagon heavily loaded with farm necessities that was driven by Mr. John L. Ford whom Papa had gotten to help us move. Tied to the back of this wagon was a team hitched to the top buggy. The buggy was loaded with as much as it could carry and on the seat sat a crate of chickens.
My Mother drove the covered wagon, loaded to the top of the double box with house hold furniture and equipment. My Father rode horseback and looked after the loose horses and cattle, helped Mother when the road was bad, and if things were going smoothly drove our wagon for awhile to give Mother a break. Vernon and I played in the back on the bed or rode in the seat with our Mother. Sometimes Papa took me on the horse with him. This I dearly loved.
The November nights must have been cold but I can't remember ever being cold at any time. Some of the events do stand out in my mind.
My Mother had prepared lots of food for the trip. Home baked bread, buns, cookies, a large roast, and canned fruit. I thought it was a nice big picnic.
One night we camped by an abandoned house. Mr. Ford told me it was haunted. This brought on questions and I became quite worried. My parents told me it was like fairy stories and nursery rhymes, then took me through to show me there couldn't possibly be any thing there. That was the last of my worries.
One night Papa had got a rabbit and butchered it. Mama cooked it over the campfire. The sand was blowing and the rabbit was sandy. Mother didn't like it at all but I thought it was delicious.
One of the problems, as far as I was concerned, was my hair. It was thick, curly, and about shoulder length. I had worn it in curls. Camp circumstances made it difficult if not impossible to brush and comb it into curls, so my Mother braided it. The new hair part made my head sore and I hated those braids!! In fact, I never would wear braids after that except for a few times when my Aunts braided it, and then I got them out as soon as possible.
After leaving Goshen Hole, we soon came to the Frank Sears home. Papa had met Mr. and Mrs. Sears when he had been up to find the land and when he had taken up another load. Mrs. Sears and Mother were soon visiting and became friends. Papa filled some water barrels from their well before we went on. It was three months before my Mother saw a woman again, and longer than that before we saw other children.
Wilbur Brown had also home-steaded that summer and had built a small house on his place. They were not living there because there was no school and they had two school age boys. Papa had made arrangements to use the Brown house while he built one on our place. Ours was to be one-half mile farther east.
The Brown house was one room, built a couple of feet into the ground. This made it warmer but as it was unfinished, it was hard to heat. Mama hung quilts on the walls around our beds. There was a stove in place so the folks did not install our range. The stove had a small high oven on the pipe. Mama had difficulty baking good bread in it. I remember Mrs. Brown having the same trouble for awhile too.
All of the water we used that first winter had to be hauled in barrels. Sometimes it was taken from Deer Creek and sometimes from Six-Mile Creek. Deer Creek was closer but the place that had to be used as a road was very bad. One time as Papa came up with a load of filled barrels the wagon upset. This pulled the horses over too. After tumbling down the hill quite a ways, the horses were pinned under the wagon. Papa cut harness and some way got them out. He brought them home and they were still trembling. Several places were skinned and bleeding but they recovered in a short time.
The next day Mama, Vernon and I went along to help. We had a different team of horses. Mama drove while Papa worked at the wagon. They got it up on the wheels again and to the top of the hill. Papa brought the barrels up, some from the bottom of the canyon. Then he had to start all over to get water. Every barrel had to be filled by dipping it up with a bucket.
Another time we went to Six Mile Creek for water. There were no fences so we cut directly across country. A small bridge was across the frozen stream. Vernon leaned over the bridge and fell, breaking the ice. The folks had him out in a hurry and quickly bundled into warm blankets. He didn't suffer any bad results. He was just past two years of age.
I have often wondered how my parents accomplished so much work in those early years on the home-stead.
That first winter Papa had to haul the lumber to build on our place from Wheatland. He would leave with the horses and wagon in the morning when it was still dark and it would be long after dark again before he returned. Lots of times he would walk many miles to keep warm.
I can remember seeing my Mother listening at a crack in the door for him. We could hear the wagon long before it arrived home.
The only other people besides our family who lived in the neighborhood that winter were Mr. Jones and Mr. Elstrom. Mr. Jones had home-steaded and lived in a small one room house on his place. Mr. Elstrom lived on the Johnson place. He was a brother of Mrs. Johnson. Both Mr. Jones and Mr. Elstrom were bachelors. They both were at our place for Christmas dinner. I still have the gift Mr. Jones gave me. Years later he would tease me about trying to teach Vernon to say 'thumb'. I told him Vernon said 'fumb'. He ask how I said it. I replied, 'I know how. I say 'flumb.' He used to coax me for a curl. He was bald-headed. One day I felt so sorry for him that I went into the other room, got a scissors and wacked one off for him. Neither he nor my parents seemed to be very pleased by my performance.
During a heavy snow-storm that winter, one of our horses, named May, got down in the snow and died. She was one of a matched team of driving horses. We all felt very badly. Her mate, Daisy lived to be an old horse.
Early in the spring of 1915 our house was far enough along so we could move in. My Mother was very thankful to get her range set up so she could bake good bread again. That summer while Brown's were building their house I heard Mrs. Brown complaining of that pipe oven too. One of my favorite child-hood memories is the smell of Mama's wonderful, fresh from the oven, bread. We would each get a slice, preferable a heel, spread with butter and brown sugar.
That spring the well drillers came. Before long we had a well and windmill. I can still remember my Father standing with his arm around my Mother's shoulders as we all enjoyed a drink of our own water. The well was deep. The water was good and very cold. This well is still being used. 1970.
That spring or summer other families moved into the neighborhood. The Wilbur Brown's with their four children -- Glen, Edward, Sylvester, and Helen, were near neighbors as were the Jeffer's. Ned home-steaded. Coming with him were his son Francis, His parents, and his sister Minnie Miller. She soon took a claim too, as did her son Francis Miller. She later married to a Mr. Fletcher and to Mr. Vickory. I do not remember which was first. At First Ned built nearly across the road from us and just a little East but soon moved farther east where he had a well put down and built his permanent home. That summer Mr. Browns sister and family, the Longquists, came and lived for a time on the Brown place but later moved to their own place east of the Burn's Butte.
Uncle Roy Kershner came that spring and later Aunt Esther joined him. Then Grandma Kershner, and her three daughters, Hattie, Clarice, and Charlotte. Uncle Roy, Aunts Hattie and Clarice all took home-steads. There may have been others.
The fall of 1915 Deer Creek School opened, late in the season, Nov. I believe, Papa donated land on the corner of his place, across the road from Browns, for the building spot. I think six pupils were needed for a school. Although I would not be six until Feb. I started too. My Aunt Charlotte was the first teacher. Those attending the first school were Glen, Edward, Sylvester Brown, Francis Jeffers, Gilbert Johnson and me. I only attended three months when I had pneumonia, and was kept out the rest of the year. Within a couple years the school grew until at one time there were about twenty enrolled. The teachers who taught there when I attended were, Charlotte Kershner, Mrs. Brown, three years, Mrs. Douglass, Ruth Hobbs, and when I was in the eighth grade, Clarice Kershner.
Those I remember as moving into the neighborhood during the next year or two included Larsons, Riggins -- two families, Solomans, Allans -- two families, Fred Michaels, Mongers. These were the people who lived closest to us. The children from these families attended Deer Creek School for a while but later another school was built on Logan Riggin's place where part of the children attended and another over near Burn's Butte where the Everette Riggin's and Soloman children attended.
During the spring of 1915, after getting the house livable, the folks had to turn to other jobs. I have often wondered how they accomplished so much.
Fences were built, with all the posts cut in our canyons, and the postholes dug by hand. Some crops went in that spring too. I can remember my father plowed at first with a walking plow.
All our fuel was wood hauled from the canyon and chopped or sawed by hand. We had a large garden and potato patch. We raised corn, peas, beans, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, spinach, chard and root vegetables. Best of all were the melons. During the early years there, the melons did real well. Some years the coyotes caused damage, but we would still have lots.
A small chicken house was built that summer too and Mama raised some little chickens. Before the next winter a barn had been built with log walls and a roof made of poles with hay on top. This made a warm place for the animals but most surely have been a lot of work. Some of the logs used were large and all were cut by hand.
There was always milking to be done, canning, butchering, churning butter in a dasher churn (I could write a chapter about that old churn alone), washing on a board and boiling the clothes. I have never had as white washes from my automatic washers as my Mother got from boiling hers.
A cave was built so there was a good storage place for potatoes, squash, pumpkins, root vegetables and a frost-free place for the canned things Mama put up each summer. This cave was dug into almost solid rock, cemented, and heavy timbers over the top. A thick layer of dirt and rocks covered that. It stood up to long time usage too. The last I heard it was still being used.
The first summer on the home-stead we lived in the two downstairs rooms and the two upstairs rooms had not been floored. The ceiling downstairs was of a heavy building paper. Many things were stored up above. One time Mama went up to get something, accidentally stepped off the board placed to walk on, and fell through the paper to the floor below. She was able to move but miserable.
Mrs. Brown and her four children were planting seeds in a truck garden across the road from our place and into their field probably about two blocks. Mama told me to get Mrs. Brown but not to scare her. I went out where they were and announced, 'Mama wants you to come to our place.' Mrs. Brown said 'That will be nice. I'll finish planting this and we can all go.' I started to go home and she said she thought it would be all right if I played with the kids and we could all go together, pretty soon. We played while she finished her job, then started for our place. I said, 'Mama knocked a lot of things off the dresser when she fell.' Mrs. Brown said 'Where did she fall?' I told her. She didn't say a word but threw down the hoe and bucket of things she was carrying and ran for our place as fast as she could go. We children followed as fast as we could too. Fortunately, Mama had been able to get into bed. No bones were broken and she soon recovered although she was pretty sore for awhile. My Father explained to me that if I was ever sent for help again that I should tell immediately what had happened.
Another time Vernon had fallen through the ceiling but landed in the folks bed so wasn't hurt. He had followed Mama up there without her knowing. Someplace along the way he had gotten a scissors. Mama was horrified, when she rushed down to get him, that he had the scissors still in his hands.
Once when Papa was away riding on the range, Mama got a hard attack of croup and was having difficulty breathing. She told me to go get Mrs. Jeffers. This time I stated my business immediately and she lost no time getting to our place. She took in the situation and went to work. She took thick slices of fat pork, heated them in a shallow pan of vinegar, wrapped a couple at a time in flannel, and applied to Mama's throat. As they cooled she replaced them with hot ones. It wasn't long until Mama was greatly relieved. This home remedy was used on me a number of times after that when I would have croup.
When I was five I had pneumonia. Uncle Roy Kershner rode a horse to Wheatland to get the Dr. When my cousin Barbara was born Papa rode a horse for the Doctor. Both trips were made in about one and one-half hours. Barbara is the first baby I remember being born to anyone in the neighborhood. (Wiley Blevins started school the same year as she did but I think was born before Blevins moved to their place.)
Dr. Phifer came and took Aunt Esther to the hospital in his car. While she was still there my parents left Vernon and I with Grandma and went to town. I was excited about them seeing the baby. I told Grandma that I thought Mama would bring one home too. She discouraged the idea and I said, 'Well, if she doesn't bring one home I am going in there and see what I can do.' Grandma laughed. Years later when I had indeed made trips to that hospital and brought home babies, Grandma would laugh and tell of my earlier threats. Whenever there was illness, the neighbors were always ready to help. I remember Mama helping when new babies were born at the Elmer Larson, Ned Jeffers, and Uncle Roy Kershner homes. I also remember Uncle Roy and Mr. Brown staying at our house and helping when my father was delirious with a blood poison infection in his hand.
Children of the present generation would not like to stay as close to home as we did. There were no cars in the neighborhood for the first few years that we lived there. Even so, all our transportation was by horse power then too. Either astride, or by being pulled in buggy, carriage or wagon.
Going to town was a real occasion. In the winter we children just did not go at all.
Our entertainment was 'right around home'. School programs, Sunday School affairs, visiting in each others homes -- usually Sundays. Fourth of July Picnics on the river or Deer Creek. We had fire-crackers and sparklers. Sometimes home-made ice cream and I often picked up poison ivy!! There were always great amounts of delicious food. Sometimes exciting things took place.
One time Hazel Larson was sitting with other women under a tree in which some small boys were playing. They were investigating a bird nest when a naked little bird fell straight down the back of Hazel's dress. It was a very lively little bird and Hazel was having a fit. One of the other ladies reached down the back of her dress and got the bird.
In the winter we had Pie suppers and Basket socials to raise money for school library books and other school things. Most of these things I eagerly looked forward to. There are two pie socials that have remained in my mind as just torture. The first one was when we had a spell down. Everyone was standing when we first started, but the lines became smaller and smaller until only Mr. Jones, the postmaster, and I were left. He spelled Hawaii with only one 'i', and I won the match. I felt bad about beating such a good friend and then a couple of my school mates made remarks about me thinking I was smart. I didn't enjoy winning at all.
The other time we were also raising money for something. After the pies had been sold, the auctioneer brought out a beautiful, white cake that Mrs. Jeffers had donated. It was to be raffled off and was to go to the 'ugliest man'. The cake was trimmed with two red carnations and fern which Mrs. Jeffers had raised among her houseplants. As soon as nominations were opened, Mr. Jones was nominated. Almost immediately my Father was nominated and the nominations were closed. I felt just terrible that two such nice men had been nominated for 'Ugliest Man.' Votes were sold for ten cents each. When Papa won by quite a large margin I was heart-broken. Uncle Roy and Mr. Brown swiped the cake from Papa, but after a scuffle he got it back again. My Mother cut and served it to everyone there.
I held back the tears until we got home and then I really turned them on. I knew there wasn't a man around that was as handsome as my own father and not another one with such pretty black curls. I had been taught that it wasn't nice to say things to hurt people and I didn't like that contest at all.
My Parents tried to explain to me that it was all in fun. Even the fact that Mama and I had been given the two carnations from the top of the cake didn't help very much."
-- by Velma Bures
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Glenwood Township, Webster Co, Nebraska, USA.113 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they rented.
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.114 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they owned (free). The census also indicates she attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920. She spoke English and was able to read and write.
She was a freshman (1923-1924) and sophomore (1924-1925) at Wheatland High School in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA. When she was a sophomore (1924-1925), she was a member of the Glee Club.
She worked as a saleswoman at the J C Penney store in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1947, 1949, 1951 and 1953 city directories.104,105,106,107
Her Social Security Number was 534-24-2558, issued in Washington (before 1951).59 Last known residence: 98443 Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington.
Her obituary was published in the News Tribune on 4 Mar 1998 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.115
Velma E. Bures
"Velma E. Bures passed away on March 2, 1998 at Tacoma General Hospital. She was born Velma Eloise Kershner in Bladen, Nebraska on February 16, 1910. At the age of five, her family homesteaded near Wheatland, Wyoming. Velma married Marlon T. Bures on July 6, 1926. In 1930 they moved with their family to Colorado and relocated to Tacoma in 1936. Velma was employed by J.C. Penney Company for many years and later worked as a bookkeeper for several years. Her main interest in life was her family. Velma also enjoyed traveling, photography, music, and gardening. Survivors include four children; Thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Velma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over seventy years. Viewing will be Friday 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at Mt. View Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 1998 in the Mt. View Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
She was buried at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 7 Mar 1998. Plot: Chapel Terrace, 38-1.
(Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-4000, USA.)
F iii. Velma Ferne Bures 5 was born on 15 May 1905 in Ong, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA,59 died on 17 Dec 1992 in Bremerton, Kitsap Co, Washington, USA (Harrison Memorial Hospital, Bremerton, WA, USA)59,116 at age 87, and was buried in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA. Another name for Velma was Velma Fern Bures.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.83 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they rented.
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.85 The census indicates she lived with her parents in a home, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates she attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920. She spoke English and was able to read and write.
She graduated from Wheatland High School (Class of 1924) on 16 May 1924 in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.117 There were 28 members in the Class of 1924. Their class motto was "Conquering and Still to Conquer", their class colors were crimson and white, and their class flower was red and white roses.
Her Social Security Number was 533-34-0667, issued in Washington (1953 & 1954).59 Last known residence: 98310 Bremerton, Kitsap Co, Washington.
She was buried at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA. Plot: Valley Lawn, 26-4.
(Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-4000, USA.)
Velma married Lloyd Elvin Hardy,5 son of George Melvin Hardy and Lucy Belle Goode, on 29 Jul 1926 in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.118 Lloyd was born on 25 Mar 1892 in Russell, Lucas Co, Iowa, USA,59,119 died on 11 Aug 1978 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA (Heritage Nursing Home, Tacoma, WA, USA)119 at age 86, and was buried on 16 Aug 1978 in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.119 The cause of his death was cardiac arrest.119
Noted events in their marriage were:
They published a wedding announcement on 29 Jul 1926.
Velma Bures Is Wedded Today To Lloyd Hardy
"Miss Velma Bures was married at 1 P.M., today to Lloyd E. Hardy of Wendover, the ceremony taking place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bures, a half mile south west of Wheatland, the ceremony being prononunced by Rev. H. E. Shepherd.
The bride was graduated from the Wheatland high school with the class of 1924, and has for the past two years served as teacher in the schools of Platte county. She has been very active in the work among the young people of the Methodist church, and a most estimable young lady."
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Kit Carson Co, Colorado, USA.118 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they rented, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They resided at 4605 ½ Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1971 and 1975 city directories.109,110
Marriage Notes:
"Mrs. Hardy and her husband, Lloyd, owned and operated Hardy Shoe Shop in the Tacoma area from 1938-70."
-- Bremerton Sun, 27 Dec 1992, Page B4.
Noted events in his life were:
He has conflicting birth information of Chariton, Lucas Co, Iowa, USA.120
He appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Cedar Township, Lucas Co, Iowa, USA.121 The census indicates he lived with his parents on a farm, which they rented.
He worked as a farm hand (home farm) in Washington Township, Lucas Co, Iowa, USA, according to the 1910 Census.122
He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Washington Township, Lucas Co, Iowa, USA.122 The census indicates he lived with his parents on a farm, which they rented. The census also indicates he attended school within the last seven and half months, between 1 Sep 1909 and 15 Apr 1910. He spoke English and was able to read and write.
On 5 Jun 1917, he was described as being of medium build and tall, with gray eyes and auburn hair, by the Draft Board Registrar in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co, Iowa, USA.120
On 5 Jun 1917, his permanent home address was 1019 S 4th Street, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co, Iowa, USA, according to his World War I Draft Registration Card.120
He worked as a driver for a transfer company in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1920 Census.123
He appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co, Nebraska, USA.123 The census indicates he lived with his widowed mother and his children, Kenneth and Esther, in a home at 1505 2nd Avenue, which she rented. The census also indicates he spoke English and was able to read and write.
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.118
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Kit Carson Co, Colorado, USA, according to the 1930 Census.118
He was retired, according to the 1971 and 1975 Tacoma City Directories.109,110
His Social Security Number was 523-07-2376, issued in Colorado (before 1951).59 Last known residence: 98408 Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington.
His usual occupation was shoe repairman, according to his death certificate.119
His usual residence was at 4605 ½ Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to his death certificate.119
His obituary was published in the News Tribune on 13 Aug 1978 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.124
Lloyd Hardy
"Lloyd E. Hardy, 86, of 4605 Pacific Ave., a retired shoe repairman, died Friday.
Mr. Hardy was born in Iowa and lived in Tacoma 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Velma F.; two daughters; a brother, Fred G. of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Garison of Inglewood, Calif., and Mrs. Mabel Moore in New Mexico; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Morley-Mellinger Funeral Home is in charge."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
He was buried at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 16 Aug 1978.119 Plot: Valley Lawn, 26-3.
(Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-4000, USA.)
8. Alfred Edward Bures 5 (Peter F2, Peter1) was born on 23 Mar 1876 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA,48,49 died on 26 Jul 1961 1,48 at age 85, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.8
General Notes:
"Alfred and Richard married sisters and engaged in farming at first..."
"Alfred was the skilled artisan of the family and could do the finest kind of woodwork, and after his retirement on the farm, his growing of trees, shrubs, berries, and flowers made his place at Angus the showplace of the entire region."
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Page 3.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Logan Precinct, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.17 The census indicates he lived with his parents.
He graduated from Edgar High School (Class of 1895) in 1895 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.14,62
"Sketches of the lives of the graduates of 1895. -- Alfred Edward Bures was born in Clay Co. Nebr. March 23, 1876. He is tall, of dark complexion and weighs 160 lbs. He attended school in a rural district until eleven years of age when he entered the Edgar school of which he has since been a member.
The class of 1895 having applied themselves diligently to their studies will now graduate with credit to themselves and to their instructors. It is a very noticeable feature that by far the greater number of the class are boys and that more than half of the members were born in Clay Co.
By careful study it has been found that 1525 lbs. and 194 years or an aveage of 138.3 lbs. and 17.6 years is required to attain the position reached by this illustrious class."
-- School Notes, Edgar Times, 17 May 1895 (Vol 16, No 33), Page 1.
He worked as a farmer in Hammond Precinct, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1900 census.125
He worked as a laborer (carpentry) in Lane Co, Oregon, USA, according to the 1910 census.126
On 12 Sep 1918, he was described as tall and slender, with grey eyes and light colored hair, by the Draft Board Registrar in Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.127
On 12 Sep 1918, his permanent home address was Route 2, Nelson, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to his World War I Draft Registration Card.127
On 12 Sep 1918, he was working as a farmer in Nelson, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to his World War I Draft Registration Card.127
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.128
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Blaine Precinct, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1930 Census.128
He was buried at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.8 Block 9, Lot 1, Grave 11.
Alfred married Lulu May Tooker,3 daughter of George Washington Tooker and Ida May Townsend, on 20 Sep 1898 in Ong, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.50 Lulu was born on 1 May 1877 in Big Foot, McHenry Co, Illinois, USA,3,93,125 died on 5 Jan 1952 at age 74, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.8 Another name for Lulu was Lula May Tooker.8
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Hammond Precinct, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.125 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they rented. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane Co, Oregon, USA.126 The census indicates they lived in a house, which they rented. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Bethany, Lancaster Co, Nebraska, USA.49 The census indicates they lived in a home, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Blaine Precinct, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.128 The census indicates they lived on a farm, which they owned, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 10th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1880 in Sharon, Walworth Co, Wisconsin, USA.95 The census indicates she lived with her parents.
She has conflicting death information of 5 May 1952.3
She was buried at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.8 Block 9, Lot 1, Grave 10.
Children from this marriage were:
U i. Bures 126 died on 17 Jun 1899 and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.
Noted events in his life were:
He was buried at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.
She never married and had no children
M ii. Joyce Melvin Bures was born on 20 Oct 1900 in Nebraska, USA,49,59 died on 22 Jun 1965 in Pierce Co, Washington, USA 59,98,129 at age 64, and was buried on 25 Jun 1965 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.
Noted events in his life were:
He appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane Co, Oregon, USA.126 The census indicates he lived with his parents in a house, which they rented. The census also indicates he attended school within the last seven and half months, between 1 Sep 1909 and 15 Apr 1910. He spoke English and was able to read and write.
He appeared on the 14th Census of the Unites States on 1 Jan 1920 in Bethany, Lancaster Co, Nebraska, USA.49 The census indicates he lived with his parents in a home, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates he attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920. He spoke English and was able to read and write.
He was not a veteran, according to the 1930 census.130
He worked as a farmer (general farm) in Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA, according to the 1930 Census.130
He worked as a linoleum layer for Clemans Furniture in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1947, 1950 and 1953 city directories.131,132,133
He worked as a salesman for the Puyallup Furniture Company in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1954 city directory.134
He resided at 708 6th Avenue NW in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1956 city directory.135
He worked as a salesman for Clemans Furniture in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1956, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 and 1964 city directories.135,136,137,138,139,140
His Social Security Number was 561-10-8112, issued in California (before 1951).59
His usual residence, at the time of his death (22 Jun 1965), was at 622 7th Street SW in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.129,141
His obituary was published in the News Tribune on 23 Jun 1965 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.141
JOYCE MELVIN BURES
"Joyce Melvin Bures, 64, of 622 7th St. SW., Puyallup, died Tuesday while visiting in Buckley. He was born in Edgar, Neb., and came to Washington in 1937. He had lived in Puyallup the last 25 years.
He was a furniture salesman in Puyallup for 23 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Coin Club and Camera Club.
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie, of the home; two stepsons, Walter and Elmer Hoover, both of Tacoma; two stepdaughters; a sister, Mrs. Carl (Fern) Schlachter, of Hastings, Neb.; and six grandchildren.
Services will be announced by Hills Funeral Home, Puyallup."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
He was buried at the Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 25 Jun 1965. Buried at: Section D, Block 2, Lot 10 SW.
(Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373-1424, USA.)
Joyce married Lucy R Southworth,142 daughter of David M Southworth and Lulie M, about 1930.130 Lucy was born about 1911 in Wyoming, USA.142
Noted events in their marriage were:
They appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Angus, Nuckolls Co, Nebraska, USA.130 The census indicates they lived in a home, which they rented, and did not have a radio set. The census also indicates they both spoke English and were able to read and write.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Sybille Precinct, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.142 The census indicates she lived with her parents on a farm, which they owned (mortgaged). The census also indicates she attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920.
She graduated from Wheatland High School (Class of 1928) in Wheatland, Platte Co, Wyoming, USA.143 When she was a sophomore (1924-1925), she was a member of the Glee Club.
Joyce next married Grace A Higgins,144 daughter of Joseph W Higgins and Sarah Mary.144 Grace was born in 1910 in Washington, USA,144 died on 9 Aug 1955 98 at age 45, and was buried on 13 Aug 1955 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.
Noted events in their marriage were:
They resided at 708 6th Avenue NW in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1947, 1950, 1953 and 1954 city directories.131,132,133,134
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Knappton Precinct, Pacific Co, Washington, USA.145 The census indicates she lived with her parents in a home, which they rented. The census also indicates she attended school within the last four months, between 1 Sep 1919 and 1 Jan 1920. She spoke English and was able to read and write.
She appeared on the 15th Census of the United States on 1 Apr 1930 in Knappton Precinct, Pacific Co, Washington, USA.146 The census indicates she lived with her widowed mother and two brothers and the family had a radio set. The census also indicates she was able to read and write.
Her obituary was published in the News Tribune on 12 Aug 1955 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.144
MRS. JOYCE BURES
"Mrs. Joyce (Grace) Bures, 44, of Puyallup, died in a local hospital Tuesday.
She was a native of Washington. She went to Puyallup from Yelm in 1941. Mrs. Bures was a member of the Christian Church.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bures leaves two brothers, Theodore Higgins of Chehalis and William Higgins of Myrtle Point, Ore.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Wrigley-Clements Chapel, Puyallup, with the Rev. W. A. Moore officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.
Elders of the Christian Church will serve as pallbearers."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
She was buried at the Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA on 13 Aug 1955. Buried at: Section C, Block 31, Lot 27 NE.
(Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373-1424, USA.)
Joyce next married Bonnie Garrison,147 daughter of Charles Garrison and Sarah. Bonnie was born on 23 Apr 1911 in Clover Fork, Kentucky, USA,59,147 died on 2 Jan 1973 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA 59,148 at age 61, and was buried in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.
Noted events in their marriage were:
They resided at 708 6th Avenue NW in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1958 city directory.136
They resided at 622 7th Street SW in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1959, 1961, 1962 and 1964 city directories.137,138,139,140
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 14th Census of the United States on 1 Jan 1920 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co, Arkansas, USA.149 The census indicates she lived with her parents in a home at 609 3rd Street, which they rented.
She resided at 622 7th Street SW in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1965 city directory.150
She was retired, according to the 1967 Puyallup city directory.151
She resided at the Meeker Apartments, 403 2nd Avenue SW Apt 8 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1967 city directory.151
She resided at the Cascade Inn Apartments, 319 5th Street SE Apt 8 in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA, according to the 1968 city directory.152
Her Social Security Number was 401-24-3623, issued in Kentucky (before 1951).59 Last known residence: 98405 Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington.
Her usual residence, at the time of her death (2 Jan 1973), was at 1416 S Yakima Avenue in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.59,147,148
Her obituary was published in the News Tribune on 4 Jan 1973 in Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington, USA.147
Joyce Bures
"Mrs. Joyce (Bonnie) Bures, 61, of 1416 S. Yakima Ave., died Tuesday.
She was born in Clover Fork, Ky., came to the Puyallup area in 1941 and later to Tacoma. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Puyallup.
Survivors include two daughters; two sons, Walter Hoover of Puyallup and Elmer Hoover of Tacoma; two brothers, Clifton Garrison of Sumner and Otis Garrison of Keoke, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Pellia Pennington of Keoke; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services are announced by Hill Funeral Home, Puyallup."
(The News Tribune, 1950 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2817, USA.)
She was buried at the Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup, Pierce Co, Washington, USA. Buried at: Section D, Block 2.
(Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373-1424, USA.)
12 F iii. Ferne L Bures 49,153 was born on 24 Feb 1903 in Nebraska, USA,49,59 died on 2 Jul 1984 in Hastings, Adams Co, Nebraska, USA (Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901-4497, USA)59,153 at age 81, and was buried in Hastings, Adams Co, Nebraska, USA.153
F iv. Fae Naomi Bures 126 was born on 8 Jan 1909 in Nebraska, USA, died on 22 Jun 1919 at age 10, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.8 Other names for Fae were Fae Bures, Fae Naoni Bures,8 and Fay N Bures.
Noted events in her life were:
She appeared on the 13th Census of the United States on 15 Apr 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane Co, Oregon, USA.126 The census indicates she lived with her parents in a house, which they rented.
She was buried at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.8 Block 9, Lot 1, Grave 9.
U v. Bures 126 was born after 1 Jun 1900 and died before 15 Apr 1910.
Alfred next married Mary S Henderson,39,40 daughter of Henderson and unknown.16 Mary was born about 1880 in Missouri, USA 39 and died in 1961 at age 81.
9. Lucretia R Bures 5 (Peter F2, Peter1) was born on 18 Nov 1881 in Clay Co, Nebraska, USA,51 died on 1 Oct 1959 in Riverton, Franklin Co, Nebraska, USA at age 77, and was buried in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.52 Another name for Lucretia was Lucretia Randolph Bures.154
General Notes:
"Lucretia, the sister, and youngest of the family, married a Dr. Cowan, who died in middle life and left her with several children which she supported by nursing."
-- Burres, Carla, comp., Pioneers, Preachers, Printers and Professors, (Fayette, MO, 1997), Page 3.
Noted events in her life were:
She graduated from Edgar High School (Class of 1899) in 1899 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.14,62
She appeared on the 12th Census of the United States on 1 Jun 1900 in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.23 The census indicates she lived with her parents. The census also indicates she attended school within the last year. She spoke English and was able to read and write.
Lucretia was a member of the Emerald Lodge No. 24, Daughters of Rebekah, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), in 1901, in Edgar, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.155
INSTITUTE A NEW LODGE.
"EDGAR, Neb., May 8.--(Special.)--A delegation of Edgar lodge, D. of R., I. O. O. F., went to Nelson last evening and instituted a lodge of the same order there. Miss Millie Casterline was the instituting officer, and she was accompanied by the following members from Edgar: Mrs. R. M. Casterline, Mrs. M. Graham, Mrs. J. Harrison, Mrs. S. McKee, Mrs. S. E. Bradley, Mrs. E. Everet, Mrs. W. H. Strawser, Mrs. L. E. Dewey, Mrs. J. H. Hazlett, Mrs. V. A. Bradley, Miss L. Pierce, and Miss L. Bures."
-- The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, NE, 9 May 1901), Page 5.
She was listed in the Semi-Annual Report of the Lodge, for the term ending 31 Dec 1920, as a member of the Emerald Lodge No. 24, Daughters of Rebekah, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.).
She was listed in the Semi-Annual Report of the Lodge, for the term ending 31 Dec 1923, as a member of the Emerald Lodge No. 24, Daughters of Rebekah, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.).
She was listed in the Semi-Annual Report of the Lodge, for the term ending 31 Dec 1944, as a member of the Emerald Lodge No. 24, Daughters of Rebekah, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.).
"Emerald R. D. Lodge No. 24, I.O.O.F., was organized Aug. 19, 1884."
-- Lindgren, Orvis C, comp., 100 Years of Progress: A History of the First 100 Years of Edgar, Nebraska (Superior, NE, The Superior Express, 1972).
The charter for the Emerald Lodge No. 24, Daughters of Rebekah, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) was instituted on 21 Aug 1884 and was surrendered to the Rebekah Assembly of Nebraska on 22 Mar 1946.
-- Records of the Rebekah Assembly of Nebraska.
Lucretia owned land in Logan Township, Clay Co, Nebraska, USA.16
On 5 Apr 1892 Peter Bures purchased the south half of the southeast quarter of Section 31 in Township 5 north of Range 5 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, Nebraska (80 acres more or less) for $1000 from Eliza F Woolfolk (formerly Eliza F Lloyd) and C A Woolfolk. The warranty deed was recorded in book 34, page 433, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
When he purchased this property, the St Joseph & Grand Island Railway Company owned a strip of land 200 feet wide, 100 feet on each side of the center line of its railway track, running diagonally through the property from the northwest to the southeast. On 29 Jan 1902, the railway company vacated and quit claimed a portion of this land on both sides of their railway tracks outside of a line parallel with and 50 feet from the center line of the railway tracks for $1 to Peter Bures. The quit claim deed was recorded on 8 Feb 1902 in book 46, page 555, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
In the Final Decree in the matter of the estate of Peter Bures, deceased, which was issued on 8 Feb 1911, his seven surviving children were each assigned an undivided interest in his real estate. His will provided that his children "be given a chance to buy from and sell to each other, so as to keep the property together". They decided on 29 Dec 1910 to convey this property, which was valued at $4600, to Lucretia Bures Cowan. The deed was filed on 17 May 1911 in book 58, page 525, in the office of the County Clerk of Clay County, Nebraska.
Lucretia B Cowan sold this property (except right of way of railway) on 10 Jul 1933 for $1 and other valuable considerations (Federal document tax of $1.00, unable to determine actual