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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Elizabeth R. (Steele) (Macy) Calhoun, 7 South 49 West


In 1880 Daviess County, Missouri, David Steele is farming, 25, born in Canada, Laura Steele 20 Wife, born in Missouri, and Lewis E. Steele 3/12 Son.
Elizabeth was born to David Steele and Laura Faulkner in Missouri on March 22, 1882.

In 1885 Wilson County, Kansas, David Steel is 31, Laura Steel 27, Lewis Steel 5, Geo. Steel 3, Elizabeth Steel 2, and Carrie Steel 6m.

Dave Steele is in St. Joseph Missouri in 1900, born Nov 1853 in Canada, single, railroading, in a boarding house.


In 1920 Ripley County, Missouri, David Steele is farming, living alone, widowed.

David Steele, widower of Lulu Steele, born Nov 7, 1853 in Canada to Thos. Steele and Rebecca Trimmer, died December 17, 1928 in Ri8pley County, Missouri, to be buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Doniphan. The informand was O.D. Brooks of Doniphan, Misouri.

Carrie B. Steele Age: 20 Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1904 Marriage Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, Spouse: Ira A. Cummings Carrie Belle Cummings Birth Date: 4 Oct 1884 Birth Place: Missouri Death Date: 10 May 1942 Death Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, Father: David Steele Mother: Lama Jane Shelly Spouse: Ira Cummings.

Ralph D. Steele Age: 36 Birth Place: Missouri Marriage Date: 23 Sep 1920 Marriage Place: Highland Park, Michigan, Residence Place: Detroit, Michigan Father: David Steele Mother: Laura Shelley Spouse: Beatrie Palmer.

Ralph D. Steele BIRTH 25 Dec 1887 DEATH 7 Sep 1967 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, BURIAL Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, PLOT Sanctuary of Light, East Abbey, west wall MEMORIAL ID 93655748 >
Ralph was in Michigan when registering for WWi, born Dec 25, 1887 at Fredonia, Kansas, and registred for WWII in Toledo, Ohio, a mothion picture operator for the school systerm, single.

ELIZABETH AFTER LEAVING HOME

In 1900 she's in Daviess County, Missouri, with John J. Jeigler 46,. Mary F. Jeigler 44 Wife, and Elizabeth R. Steele 17, Bound Boy.

Bessie Steele and Edward T. McMutry married in Jackson County, Mirrouri on October 17, 1907.

EDWARD AFTER BESSIE


September 12, 1946 Ainsworth, Nebraska "His many friends were shocked Wednesday when they learned of the sudden death of Ted McMurtry Who has lived in the Buffalo Flatts neighborhood for many years He became ill and Was taken to the hosgttal but passed away before any relief could be given him His wife passed away about two months ago and he is survived by JMs son Ralph a senior in the Ainsworth High School and a daughter Mrs Claret Hollenbeck The funeral will be held at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock "

ELIZABETH AFTER EDWARD

Elizabeth Macy cash-claimed a quarter in section 29, 7S 49W in 1913.

Elizabeth R. Steele married Lemuel Perkins Calhoun on July 25, 1909 in Daviess County.

In 1910 Daviess County, Missouri, Lemuel P. Calhoun is 39, Zola M. Calhoun 15 Daughter, Elizabeth R. Calhoun 27 Wife, and Victor M. Macy 3 Step Son.


In 1920 Daviess County, Perkins Calhoun is 49, Elizabeth Calhoun 36 Wife, Dorothy Calhoun 8 Daughter, Elinor Calhoun 4 Daughter, and Marvel Macy 12 Stepson.

In 1940 Cameron, Missouri, Elizabeth R. Calhoon is a laundress, widowed, 47, Dorothy L. Calhoon 18 Daughter, and Eleanor E. Calhoon 14 Daughter.

In 1940 Forest City, North Carolina, Dorothy L. Calhoun is 28 Head Elizabeth R. Calhoun 57 Mother, widowed.

February 1, 1968 "Mrs. Elirabcth Calhoun, 64, died Jan. 26 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Crenshaw, Forest City, N. C. Mrs. Calhoun was a former resident of Winston and Cameron, Missouri, leaving here 35 years ago. She was the stepmother of the late Mrs. Leslie Morgan.
Survivors other than Mrs. Crenshaw are: a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Matheny, Forest City; one son, Marvel Macy, Sacramento, Calif., and five grandchildren. Funeral and burial will be in Forest City."
Elizabeth Steele Calhoun BIRTH 21 Mar 1882 Missouri, DEATH 26 Jan 1968 Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, BURIAL Sunset Memorial Park Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina, MEMORIAL ID 75795841.


VICTOR

Victor M. Macy Marriage Date: 17 Aug 1932 Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, Spouse: Mary J. Paire.

Mary Jane Paire Age: 18 Residence Place: Calexico Marriage License Date: 27 Aug 1932 Spouse: Victor M. Macy.

Victor M. Macy Marriage Date: 21 Jun 1944 Marriage Place: Unknown, California, Spouse: Frances H. Baker.

Victor Marvel Macy registered for WWII in Sacramento, California, born Feb 14, 1907 in Winstron , Missouri, wife Frances.H. Macy.

Victor Marvel Macy Birth Date: 14 Feb 1907 Birth Place: Missouri Death Date: 29 May 1981 Death Place: Butte County, California, Mother's Maiden Name: Steele.

DOROTHY

"Dorothy Calhoun Creashaw age 99 died peacefully on Friday February 25 2011 at Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center Raleigh NC Mrs Crenshaw was born in Winston Missouri on May 5 1911 the daughter of Elizabeth Steele Calhoun and Lemuel Perkins Calhoua After receiving a degree from the Northern Illinois School of Optometry in Chicago Illinois Mrs Crenshaw moved to Forest City NC in 1933 when she opened her own optometry practice probably the first female optometry practice in North Carolina Her mother and sister Eleanor left Missouri and joined her the following year On December 31 1945 Dorothy married Herbert W Crenshaw of Spindale NC and they lived happily together until he died in 1987 Mrs Crenshaw was a true pioneer and an inspiration to all who knew her She was a woman of faith courage and love After selling her optometry practice in 1960 she was elected to the Rutherford County School Board the first woman to serve on that board Mrs Crenshaw served her Lord early on as treasurer of the Methodist Church in Forest City and later in life as an elder in the Forest City and Black Mountain Presbyterian Churches She was a cancer survivor of multiple life-threatening cancers She did all this with grace and humility while lovingly raising two sons Mrs Crenshaw is survived by her sons Richard C Crenshaw and wife Brenda of Clover SC and Herbert W Crenshaw Jr and wife Mary Ann of Raleigh NC She is also survived by her loving sister Eleanor Matheny of Columbus NC and Eleanors son David W Matheny of Lake Lure NC wife Linda son David and daughter Tami and daughter Alice M Lancaster husband Martin and daughters Ashley and Mary She is also survived by five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren whom she dearly loved: Ragan Goff husband Tony and daughter Tori of Cedar Park Texas Chris Crenshaw wife Julie and son Connor of Raleigh NC Richard J Crenshaw of Charlotte NC Cari Crenshaw and Kristin Crenshaw of Raleigh NC The family extends special thanks to Mrs Crenshaws faithful and loving caregiver Harriet Burrell and her family as well as to the caregivers and staff at Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center who provided her with loving care and attention during the four years she was there A funeral service for Mrs Crenshaw will be held at one o’clock Monday February 28 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Forest City NC with interment to follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Forest City NC The family will receive friends from 12:15 pm until the hour of service in the Ladies Parlor of the church."

ELINOR

"Judge Wade Bostic Matheny, 93, of Forest City, died Wednesday Dec. 2, 1998. Judge Matheny was born on Jan. 26, 1905, In the Mt. Pleasant commu nity of Rutherford County and was the third oldest, and only surviving one, of the 10 children of the late John and Arrfe Kennedy Matheny, Judge Matheny earned his A.B. degree from Wake Forest College and his Bachelor of Laws ludgs W. Matheny North Carolina, of which he later became a trustee. For two years, he taught at Central High School and all his life considered teaching the highest calling. After serving as Rutherford County Solicitor, he served three terms In the North. Carolina Senate, was District Court Judge for 10 years and was engaged In business and farming for 62 years. For 65 years, he taught Sunday school and for many years served as , a deacon at First Baptist Church. A member of the Forest City Ki-wanis Club for 67 years, he served as president and was the recipient of the club's citizenship award In 1937 and again In 1943. In March 1987, he delivered the centennial address for Forest City. In 1990, he received an award from the Forest City Chamber of Commerce for service to the community. In 1959, while he was serving as chairman of the local school board, he began a study of the need in the county for an Industrial education center to train those students who dropped out of school or who did not want to go to college. A committee, chaired by Matheny, solicited support from citizens and industries all over the county. In 1961, the Industrial education center, which later became Isothermal Community College, was established in Avondale. His son-in-law, former Congressman H. Martin Lancaster, is currently the president of the North Carolina Community College System. Judge Matheny Is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Eleanor Calhoun Matheny; his son, David Matheny and daughter-in-law. Linda Harton Matheny; his daughter, Alice Matheny Lancaster and son-in-law, H. Martin Lancaster and four grandchildren, Taml Matheny of Spartanburg, S.C., David Matheny of Wilmington, Ashley Elizabeth and Mary Martin Lancaster of Cary, both students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4r 1998, at First Baptiet Church, with the Rev. Albert Young and Dr. M B. Morrow Jr., officiating. Interment was at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were the Matheny Bible Sunday School Class. The Forest City Krwanis Club served as honorary escort A family tribute was given by the four grandchildren."

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