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Daniel T. Root, sons Charles M. and George E., granddaughter Alice M. Root, Charles' wife Mary/font>, Yuma



Mariam Harris and Daniel T. Root married on 25 Aug 1859 in McHenry County, Illinois.

In 1870 Saline County, Missouri, Daniel F. Root is 35, Mary H. Root 31, Clara Root 9, George E. Root 7, Mariah L. Root 5, Ade E. Root 2, and Eleazer T. Root 22.

In 1880 Saline County, Missouri, D. T. Root is 44, Mary H. Root 40 Wife, Carry E. Root 19 Daughter, George E. Root 17 Son, a printer, M. L. Root 15 Daughter, Adie Root 12 Daughter, Lizzie Root 10 Daughter, and Franky Root 4 Son.


Daniel T. Root cash-claimed a quarter in section 35, 1N 48W, also in 1890.

In 1900 Saline County, Missouri "David" T. Root is 64, Mary C. Root 61 Wife, Corah Root 19 Daughter, and Franklin Root 24 Son.

Frank E. Root BIRTH 9 Nov 1875 DEATH 9 Feb 1909 BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Sweet Springs, Saline County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 78613429.

In 1910, Daniel T. Root is 74, Mary H. Root 71 Wife, and Ora Nell Root 29 Daughter, a school teacher.

Daniel and Mary are alone in 1920.

Mary Harris Root BIRTH 6 Apr 1839 Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, DEATH 30 Mar 1921 Sweet Springs, Saline County, Missouri, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Sweet Springs, Saline County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 78613430.

Daniel Temple Root BIRTH 25 Aug 1835 Connecticut, DEATH 29 Jan 1931 Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Sweet Springs, Saline County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 78613428.


GEORGE

George Root cash-claimed a quarter in section 2, 1S 48W in 1891.

1890

George E. Root Marriage Date: 19 Oct 1892 Marriage Place: Cole, Jefferson City, Missouri, Spouse: Lurie V. Le Page

In 1900 Jefferson City, George Root born February 1864 in Missouri, a compositor, Susan Root August 1866 in Missouri, and John Root October 1892 in Missouri, Son.

August 1909 "George E. Root of Jefferson City, Mo., was a Yuma visitor Saturday. About twenty years ago George held cases on the Pioneer and homesteaded south of town and is pleased that he held onto his land in Yumn county."

In 1920 Jefferson City, George Root is a printer, 56, Sue Root 53 Wife, and John Root 22 Son.

Susan Virginia LePage Root BIRTH 27 Aug 1866 Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, DEATH 27 Jan 1938 Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, BURIAL Riverview Cemetery Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 50419699.

George, born February 9, 1863 in Iowa, son of Daniel Root and mother maiden name D.K., died March 27, 1956 in Jefferson City. He was to be buried in Riverview Cemetery.

George E. Root BIRTH 9 Feb 1863 Iowa, DEATH 27 Mar 1956 Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, BURIAL Riverview Cemetery Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 82130366 .

August 1947 Jefferson City "The marriage of Miss Virginia Ann Root, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Root, and Willard Oliver Read took place at the home of her parents in the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Kaiser, on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alexander of the Christian Church of Lake Ozark. The bride was attired in an aqua crepe afternoon dress with black accessories and carried a bouquet of white gladioli. The maid of honor, Miss Margaret Wehking of Columbia, wore gray with white accessories. Pete Noblett of Maryville was best man for Mr. Read. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the home. After a honeymoon trip to Colorado Springs the couple will reside in Columbia. Mrs. Read is a former resident of Jefferson City and is a graduate of the Jefferson City High School and the University of Missouri. She received her B. A. degree this spring. She also attended Park College. Mr. Read formerly resided in Colorado Springs. He is a graduate of the University and is an assistant instructor there. He is also working on a Masters degree in Pharmacology.
Guests at the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Waggoner and daughter, Lynn, of Kaiser, Mr. and Mrs. Claude T. Williams of Lake Ozark, Miss Alma Martin of Troy, Lincoln Noblett of Maryville, Shorty Wehking of Columbia, Donald Phillips of Mexico, James Rowland of Knobnoster, Joe Warren Hanks of Kaiser, and George E. Root of Jefferson City."

CHARLES

In 1880 Kane County, Illinois, C. M. Root is farming, 43, Miranda Root 40 Wife, Jesse Root 19 Son, Alice Root 15 Daughter, Mabel Root 7 Daughter, and Charles Root 4 Son.

In 1885 Beatrice, Nebraska, A. M. Root is 21, (Alice), C. H. Root 9, C. M. Root 48,. J. L. Root 24, (Jesse), M. A. Root 26, M. B. Root 45, and M. V. Root 12.

In 1888 Charles was appointed a notary public in Elbert County.
He was appointed in 1889 a notary in Kit Carson County.
In 1889 Charles M. Root and Jesse Root were officers of a bank in Claremont (Elbert County) - which would be Stratton, now in Kit Carson County, Colorardo.

Charles cash-claimed a quarter in section 5, 1N 48W in 1890.

"Heirs of Mary A. Root: cash-claimed a quarter next to Charles' in 1890.

Possibly

Mary A. Root BIRTH 1859 DEATH 1886 BURIAL Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, PLOT 3D MEMORIAL ID 218224.

Charles Marvin Root BIRTH 27 Apr 1837 DEATH 17 Nov 1906 Cass County, Nebraska, BURIAL Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, PLOT Section 1-A, Lot 475 1/2 MEMORIAL ID 3316874.
"The funeral of Charles M. Root, aged 69, who died last Saturday after a short illness, was held from the family home, 2519 Wirt street, at 10:30 a. m. Monday. Mr. Root had been a resident of Nebraska for over twenty-five years, settling first at Beatrice and then removing to Lincoln. A few years ago he came to Omaha to accept a position on the Twentieth Century Farmer, and resided with his two daughtersm Alioe M. and Mabel V., who are teachers in the public schools. He was also engaged in preparing a genealogy of the Root family. In addition to his daughters,he is survived by two sons one at, Daf-fet Neb. and the other at Plattesmouth, where the body was taken for burial this noon.
Omaha Correspondence Lincoln Journal
- Mr Root was well and favorably known in this city where he was employed as manager of the canning factory until the family removed to Linooln. Deceased was a brother of E. T. Root. His friends in Beatrice will regret to learn of his death. "

ALICE (Charles' daughter)

Alice M. Root cash-claimed a quarter next to Mary's in section 8, also in 1890.

Alice timber-claimed a quarter in section 26, 3N 47W in 1903.


In 1870 Sioux County, Iowa, George R. Root is farming, 31, born in Ohio, Margaret 25, ALICE 3 and Malissa 2.

Malissa died in 1875, George in 1877.

In 1900 Omaha, Alice is a teacher, 33, in a large boarding house.

In 1910 Rock County, Nebraska, Charles H. Root is a doctor, 34, born in Illinois, his mother Miranda 69, widowed whose four kids are still living.
Alice M. Root, 48, single, born in Illinois, is a teacher, and so is Marabel V. 35 born in Michigan.

In 1930 Omaha, Alice M. Root 65 is retired, Mabel V. Root 56 Sister, still teaching.

Alice M. Root BIRTH 1864 DEATH 1948 BURIAL Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, PLOT 3D MEMORIAL ID 218224058.

Her father was Charles A. Root 1837-1905, who married Miranda Burnidge September 8, 1858 in McHenry County, Illinois. Miranda 1840-1915 was the daughter of Edward and PHebe (Merrill) Burnidge.

ANOTHER POSSIBLE

In 1880 Denver, Mary Root is 73, mother of A. H. Root, 43, a cigar maker, both born in New York. Wilbur 19, Howard 14, Frank 13, and Louise 8 are A. H.'s children.
They have a housekeeper and a 14-year-old female servant.

In 1884 Denver, Mrs. Mary A. Root is living at 84 16th Street.

Heirs of Mary A. Root cash-claimed another quarter in section 5, also in 1890.



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