William R. Hopson, 7 North 54 West
WILLIAM'S FAMILY
Groom: James F. Hopson, Res: Presho P.O., Lyman Co., age 40,
Flora E. Dutton. Res: Presho P.O., Lyman Co., age 26,
Married on 3 June 1911 at Stamford P.O., Stanley Co., SD
by H.F. Granger, Justice Recorded on 25 July 1911,
Groom: George F. Hopson, Res: Presho P.O., Lyman Co.,
age 31, Lucy L. Dutton«/b», Res: Belvidere P.O., Stanley Co., age 31, Nationality: American, Maiden Married on 30 Nov 1909 at Pierre P.O., Hughes Co., SD by S.C. Yarnell, Justice Recorded on 13 Dec 1909,
WILLIAM AND ADA
In 1900 Yankton, South Dakota, W.R. Hopson is a carpenter, born October 1868 in Illinois,
married four years to Ada M. June 1873 in Minnesota, with
Richard G. June 1898 in SOuth Dakota and Winifred G. March 1900 in Iowa.
ADA AFTER WILLIAM
In 1910 Spink County, S.D.
Henry B. Stewart
63,
Viola E. Stewart
57
Wife,
Dell H. L. Stewart
23
Son,
Ada M. Smith
36
Daughter, now married but no spouse,
Alven F., Smith
0
Grandson,
Clair H. Hopson 11 Grandson, and
Winnifred G. Hopson
10
Granddaughter
.
BUT in 1920 Presho,
William Hopson is 50,
Ada Hopson 45 Wife.
In 1930 and 1940, Ada is living alone in Portland, widowed.
Ada, born June 15, 1873 in Forestville, Minnesota to Henry Bradley Stewart and Viola Bartholomew, widow of Gentry Smith, died in Portland on March 4, 1949, to be cremated at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland.
The informant was R.C. Hopson "By H. Moore."
WILLIAM AND LIZZIE
Elizabeth Jones
Marriage Date 22 Feb 1905
Marriage Place St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
Spouse's Name William Hopson.
"Mr. William R. Hopson and Miss Lizzie Jones were married at the church
of St. James, at St. Paul, Minnesota, this morning at nine o'clock.
A reception will be held this evening at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy, of that city. Mr. Murphy is a cousin of the bride.
The latter is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jones,
of Emmetsburg, who are among the most respected pioneers of our county.
She spent most of her life in this city and is in every sense a lady.
For a number of years she has been engaged in a large millinery
establishment at St. Paul. The groom is a resident of that place.
He is, of course, a stranger to our readers. The many friends of the bride
in this city join with the Democrat in wishing the newly wedded couple a
long and blissful wedded career."
"
May 17, 1905 Palo ALto County "R. E. Jones of Des Moines, visited his parents in this city over Sunday. He came to meet Mr. and Mrs. Hopson, the latter being his sister
"
Lizzie might have been in Palo Alto County, Iowa, in 1880,
Peter Jones
54,
Elizebeth Jones
51 Wife,
John C. Jones
23 Son,
E. Frank Jones
21 Son,
R. Emmet Jones
19 Son,
Peter Jones
17 Son,
Mary T. Jones
14 Daughter,
Edward Jones
13 Son,
Lizzie A. Jones 11 Daughter,
Benj. B. Jones
8 Son, and
James P. Jones
6 Son.
Keokuk County, Iowa in 1900,
Amanda E. Jones
57,
R. Bent Jones 28 Son,
Elsie E. Jones
31 Daughter, and
Clyde C. Jones
18 Son.
August 1908 Sterling "Sewing wanted - I want plain or fancy sewing. Will call at your home.
Address Mrs. Hopson at this office."
In 1910 Sterling,
William R. Hopson is a carpenter, 41,
Elizabeth Hopson 38 Wife, both born in Iowa.
November 1910
William claimed a quarter in section 22, 7N 54W in 1911.
" Claimant names as witnesses: John Kerchner, Levi Kerchner, Dan Manuel, Charley Hogobone, all of Merino, Colorado. "
February 1913 Sterling " Mrs. Hopson of 103 Douglass street, has a very beautiful display of art
goods on exhibition in the store room window, next door to the First National bank.
This exhibit consist* of plush, velvet and other materials. Mrs. Hopson Is teaching art, and the display
shows h«r handiwork."
March 1917 "W. R. Hopson, a former resident of Sterling, now living at Persho, S. D.,
will be a Sterling visitor for several days. Mr. Hopson owns some land about twelve miles from Sterling aud is looking after it during his visit."
March 1917 "A jury in the district court on Tuesday evening returned a verdict in favor of
Mrs. Lizzie Hopson and sustaining her charges of desertion and nonsupport brought against her
husband, W. R. Hopson, from whom she seeks a divorce. The defendant is now making his home in
Woonsocket, S. D., and opposed the proceedings. The couple formerly had a homestead near Willard.
The plaintiff was represented by Attorney John R. Coen and the defendant by Attorney John V. Redmond. "
LIZZIE AFTER WILLIAM
In 1939 Omaha, Eliz. A. Hopson (Widow of Wm. R. ) lives at 224 N. 24th.
In 1930 Stanton, Nebraska, Elizabeth Hopson is 60 widowed, born in Iowa,
widowed, running a beauty parlor, rooming with Anna C. Armstrong 52, also widowed.
In 1940 Omaha, Elizabeth is 70 single, born in Iowa, no occupation, living alone.
Elizabeth Jones Hopson
BIRTH
18 Mar 1870
DEATH
15 Aug 1947
BURIAL
Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa,
MEMORIAL ID
114006842.
WILLIAM AFTER LIZZIE
In 1920 Presho, South Dakota,
William Hopson 50 is a carpenter, with
Ada Hopson
45 Wife born in Minnesota.
In 1930 Presho,
William R Hopson 66 is divorced, a carpenter
Helen N. Bovee
80
Mother born in Illinois.
" Funeral services for William R. Hopson, 98, Presho, will be held at the Hofmeister
Funeral Home Sunday at 3 p. m. Mr. Hopson, born Oct. 20, 1868, died in a Chamberlain hospital Friday, April 14, 1967. There will be Masonic graveside rites."
" He married Ada Stewart at Redfield,
and they moved to Presho in 1910. He joined the Western Star
Masonic Lodge in 1917 and held all the offices,
including master twice. Survivors include a son, Richard,
Portland, Ore. and one daughter, Mrs. Winifred Alldritt,
Lexington, Neb. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1949."
RICHARD
In 1930 Portland, Oregon,
Richard C. Hopson is a greenhouse laborer, 31,
Alvern F. Smith
19,
Half Brother, and
Viola E. Stewart
77
Grandmother.
Richard Clare Hopson
Marriage Age 39
Birth Place South Dakota,
Marriage Date 27 Nov 1937
Marriage Place Vancouver, Clark, Washington,
Father
Will R Hopson
Mother
Ada Hopson
Spouse
Laura R. Thompson
WINIFRED
Roy B. Benson, Res: Chicago , Illinois,
age 23, Winifred Hobson[sic], Res: Hitchcock P.O.,
Spink Co., age 16,
Married on 4 May 1916 at Redfield, Spink Co., SD by George Fischer, Justice Peace.
They're in the Sioux Falls, S.D. dirctory of 1916.
Winifred G. Hopson.
Age 19
Residence Post Office Sioux Falls
Residence Place Minnehaha
Marriage Date 29 Sep 1919
Marriage Place Minnehaha, South Dakota,
Spouse
Laurel D. Brubaker.
In 1930 Sioux Falls, S.D.
Edward E. Fisbie
46 Head
Kate Fisbie
36 Wife
Laurel Brubaker
26 Boarder
Winefred Brubaker 19 Boarder.
Laurel is a salesman in 1930 Jacksonville, FLorida, 37, now married to Williae May 22, dughte of Wealthy Speltz, 56.
Winifred Y. Hopson
Age 26
Birth Place Sargento Bluffs Iowa
Residence Place Omaha, Nebraska
Marriage Date 25 Jan 1926
Marriage Place Glenwood, Mills, Iowa,
Spouse
Irvin P. Pounds.
Irwin is single in 1930 Omaa, a bank clerk, and his mother is living with him.
Irwin married Velzora Freda Mater Wood in 1933, per FindA Grave.
Irvin Price Pounds
BIRTH
21 Aug 1890
Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa,
DEATH
25 Jun 1944
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska,
BURIAL
Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska,
PLOT
Mount Moriah E Lot 38 Space 6
MEMORIAL ID
104693917.
In 1940 Lexington, Nebraska, Roscoe Aldritt is a dentist, 45, born in Nebraska, Winifred 40 born in Iowa.
They're still there in 1950.
Winifred Alldritt
BIRTH
1900
DEATH
1972
BURIAL
Greenwood Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska,
PLOT
Div. H, Block 4, Lot 3, Space 2.
MEMORIAL ID
69189732.
Roscoe W. Alldritt
BIRTH
1894
DEATH
1972
BURIAL
Greenwood Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska,
PLOT
Div. H, Block 4, Lot 3, Space 1.
MEMORIAL ID
69189676.
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