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Willis C. and Lena M. (Bandt) Bracken, 9 South 51 West


In 1900 Phillips County, Kansas, Theordore Bracken is 50, Lusy G. Bracken 48 Wife, Nuton C. Bracken 24 Son, Samuel L. Bracken 24 Son, Robert F. Bracken 22 Son, and Willis C. Bracken 17 Son.

Lena Maud Bandt was born 1 Jan 1883 in Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa Father: William H. Bandt Mother: Lottie Knight Bandt.

In 1900 Osborne County, Kansas, William H. Bandt is 41, Lottie Bandt 35 Wife, "Sena" M. Bandt 17 Daughter, Clarence H. Bandt 13 Son, Florence E. Bandt 6 Daughter, and Peiry G. Bandt 36 Brother.

March 1905

Last Thursday evening, October 1, 1908, in the presence of only the immediate relatives and a few friends of the bride and groom, Mr. Willis Bracken, formerly of Belleville, was united in marriage to Miss Lena Maud Bandt of Phillipsburg. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bandt, at Phillipsburg and the groom's father, the Rev. Theo. Bracken, also of Phillipsburg officiated. After the delicious wedding supper the happy bride and groom departed with Max and Miss Anna Keasling of Bloomington, Kans., in the former's big touring car for a short visit with friends at Bloomington and from there they went to Beloit. They return to Phillipsburg this week where they will be at home to their many friends. Willis Bracken was an employee in the firm of G. W. Collins & Co. here for several years and has a host of friends in Belleville. He Is now employed with the Marsh Hardware Co. His bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bandt, who own the Phillipsburg Mill and Electric light plant and are among the best and wealthiest families of Phillips county. Miss Bracken is one of the city's most popular young ladies and all who know her are her friends. The Freeman is glad to send best wishes and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bracken and may their married life be long and happy."

Willis claimed a quarter in section 13, 9 South, 51W in 1908.


Also in 1908, Lena M. Bandt claimed a quarter in section 13, 9S 51W.

He probably knew G. W. Bandt, who was running the Burlington elevator 1910- 1915.

December 1909 Logan, Kansas "Willis Bracken came into this shop last Tuesday to show us his hand on a little job of soldering, and we can say that he is not slow at the business. He knows just how it is done, having worked at it several years in the hardware and tinware business. "

April 1910 " Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bracken came down from Prairie View and signed up the deeds conveying their homesteads near Flagler, Colo., to Clyde Fuller, proprietor of the hotel at that place for a cash consideration of $2,000. This should provide a snug nest egg for the Bracken heir. Phillipsburg Dispatch"

In the same issue " BRAN $1.20. SHORTS $1.30. We have plenty of both. We also sell flour. I will save you money' on all big lots. Come and see me. WILLIS C. BRACKEN, Prairie View, Kansas. "

In 1910 Phillipsburg, Kansas, Willis C. Bracken is 27, a grain buyer, Lena M. Bracken 26 Wife, and Reid B. Bracken 0 Son.

In 1930 Willis C. Bracken is 37, a bridge carpenter for the railroad, Tina M. Bracken 37 Wife, Reid B. Bracken 10 Son, Robert W. Bracken 5 Son, and Richard D. Bracken 3 Son.

In 1930, W. C. Bracken 47, owns a grain elevator, Lena Bracken 47 Wife, Robert Bracken 15 Son, Richard Bracken 13 Son, Charlotte Bracken 6 Daughter, Lola Bracken 4 Daughter, and John Treffinger 18 Hired Hand.

Lena M. Bracken BIRTH 1 Jan 1883 DEATH 5 May 1937 ) BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 27510913.

In 1940 Contra Costa County, California, R. B. Brocken 30, is an oil worker, Ide Brocken 31 Wife, Dane Marie Brocken 9 Daughter, Carol Lee Brocken 7 Daughter, Lola Brocken 14 Sister, and Willis Carry Brocken 57 Father.
Willis Carey Bracken, born July 15, 1882 in Iowa, died in San Francisco August 28, 1950, a retired custodian, living in San Francisco 11 years, spouse Lena. Parents Theodore Bracken and Lucy Grovener, bot of Pennsylvania. The informant was F.A. Chapman.

REID

" In Sacramento, January 13, 1973, of Nevada City, Ida B. Bracken, beloved wife of Reid B. Bracken; loving mother of Mrd Donna Christiansen of Concord and Mrs. Carol Brown of Sacramento; dear sister of Loren McKenzie of Concord, Mrs. Eva Billings of Arkansas, Mrs, Florence Rumbaugh of Nebraska and Mrs. Ermvl Jansen of Colorado; also survived by six grandchildren. A native of Kansas; aged 64 years. A former resident of Concord and Martinez."

Reid B Bracken Birth Date: 27 Aug 1909 Birth Place: Kansas Death Date: 10 Feb 1975 Death Place: Sacramento.

RICHARD

Richard D. Bracken BIRTH 24 Jun 1916 DEATH 14 Sep 1995 BURIAL Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, PLOT Live Oak MEMORIAL ID 142442347.
"Richard Dale Bracken, 79, a retired refrigeration engineer, died Thursday in Fort Worth. Funeral: 3 pm today at Greenwood Funeral Home Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Mr. Bracken was born June 24, 1916, in Clayton, Kan.. In 1987 he retired from Tyler Refrigeration. He was a 32nd degree Mason with lodge No 303 in Wichita, Kan.. He was awarded his 45-year service pin from the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Bracken and Reid Bracken.
Survivors: Wife, Neva Ensley Bracken of Fort Worth, son and daughter-in-law David Lee and Linda Kay Bracken of Las Cruces, NM, daughter and son-in-law Marla Ann and William Jake Westfall of Fort Worth, two sisters. Charlotte Chapman of Sheridan, Ore., and Lola Krumiand of Diamond Springs Calif., six grandchildren, Michael Dale Westfall, Gregory Burke Westfall, Garrett Allen Westfall, Danny Lynn Bracken, Shannon Don Craig and Katherine Renee Burt and six great-grandchildren."


CHARLOTTE

Charlotte L. Bracken Chapman BIRTH 25 Aug 1923 Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, DEATH 7 Jul 2004 Sheridan, Yamhill County, Oregon, BURIAL Evergreen Memorial Park McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 9147723.
" Mrs. Chapman died July 7, 2004, at her home. She was 80. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, McMinnville.
She was born Aug. 25, 1923, in Phillipsburg, Kan., daughter of Willis Carey and Lena Maudt Brandt Bracken. When she was 16, she moved to Oakland, Calif., to join her father and she finished high school and college there. They later moved to San Francisco.
She and Frank Chapman married May 3, 1943, in San Francisco. The couple had a daughter, who was raised and educated in the Bay Area.
After their daughter completed school the Chapmans moved to Sheridan, where they farmed and worked.
Survivors include her husband of Sheridan; her daughter, Sheron Parkins of Graham, Wash.; a sister, Lola Krumland of Palm Springs, Calif.; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Reid Bracken, Robert Bracken and Richard Bracken."

LOLA

Lola F. Krumland BIRTH 1925 DEATH 2004 BURIAL Union Cemetery Brentwood, Contra Costa County, California, MEMORIAL ID 90870160 .
" Lola Faye Krumland, 79, of Rancho Mirage died Oct. 23, 2004, at home. She was born July 24, 1925, to Willis and Lena Bandt Bracken in Phillipsburg, Kan. She married Donald Krumland on Dec. 24, 1949, in Berkeley. She was a dental assistant for 33 years in Concord. She is survived by her husband, Donald Krumland of Rancho Mirage. Services will be private with burial at Union Cemetery in Brentwood. Arrangements are under the direction of Rose Mortuary of Desert Hot Springs."


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