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George W. and Mary (McMahon) Wheatley, 5 North 43 West



MARY'S FAMILY

Owen McMahan (sic) and Rose Markey were married January 25, 1856 in La Salle County, Illinois.

In 1880 Jefferson County, Kansas, Owen McMahon is 47, Rosa McMahon 47 Wife, Owen McMahon 21 Son, Maggie McMahon 20 Daughter, Elizabeth McMahon 18 Daughter, Alice McMahon 14 Daughter, James J. McMahon 16 Son, Elen McMahon 12 Daughter, and Mary McMahon 15 Daughter.

Owen McMahon, born in Ireland, is buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 115803435.
Rosa Anna Markey McMahon, born 1831 in Ireland, died 9 Nov 1889 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 115803459.

GEORGE'S FAMILY

In 1880 Smith County, Kansas, Wm. Wheatley is 43, Matilda Wheatley 51 Wife, Geo. W. Wheatley 19 Son, and John P. Wheatley 16 Son.

In 1905 Smith County, Kansas, G. W. Wheatley is 44, M. A. Wheatley 39, Roy Wheatley 13, T. M. Wheatley 10, Walter Wheatley 9, Arther Wheatley 7, F. M. Wheatley 3, James Wheatley 2, J. P. Wheatley 41, F. C. Wheatley 32, and E. M. Wheatley 13.


March 1910 " G. W. Wheatley and family of Claude, Kansas arrived last Monday and moved out to their claim the following day. Their claim is located twenty miles north and east of Wray."
In 1910 Valley precinct, Yuma County, George W. Wheatley is 49, Mary Wheatley 44 Wife, Roy Wheatley 19 Son, Chrissie Wheatley 15 Daughter, Walter Wheatley 14 Son, Arthur Wheatley 12 Son, Flossie Wheatley 8 Daughter, and Jimmie Wheatley 7 Son.


George proved up 320 acres in sections 19 and 30, 5N 43W in 1918, and stock-claimed a 160 acres next to that in 1920.

February 1923 "The new school house in District No . 32 in Yuma county was completed last week and turned over to the school board . School was begun in the new building Monday morning . The new school is very commodious , the building being erected so that in the future two teachers may be employed . A full basement containing a pipeiess furnace which will heat the building . A bondl issue of § 3 , 000 was made last summer for the purpose of erecting the building . The directors in charge were George Wheatley , A . T . OConnor and E . A . Day . The new school hous . is located as nearly as possible in the center of the district . The district covers a large territory and the present location of the school house practically makes a centralized school . —ITolyoku Enterprise ."

George Washington Wheatley BIRTH 6 Oct 1860 Leopold, Perry County, Indiana, DEATH Aug 1927 (aged 66) Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82966998.

"Another of the sturdy pioneers answered the final roll call and passed into the greater life beyond Sunday, when George Wheatley died at his home 20 miles southeast of Holyoke.
Nearly 20 years ago he homesteaded on the plot that has since been his home and immediately became a part of the community in which he lived. He was of that stable and stalwart type of character that demanded the respect of all, even his enemies, if he ever had one. It was in this home that there was given to the community six wonderful sons and daughters all now grown to manhood and womanhood and still living in and near the old home. Sons and daughters of the same type and character as was their noble father who has passed on.
On last Sunday he, in company with the remainder of the family, was visiting at the home of his son, Arthur, when he was stricken with some pains which caused him some discomfort but did not prove alarming. On returning home in the evening he attempted to assist with the chores but was forced to give it up and retired about seven thirty. Growing suddenly worse he passed away at 8:30.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Ward A. Hougas was in charge of the service. Rev. T.A. Hougas of Macedonia, Iowa preached the sermon. Rev. J. W. Bullis offered prayer. Interment was made in the local cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss, his faithful wife, six grown children, four of which are still at home, many other relatives and friends.
In his passing the community has lost one of that type of citizens who has made a worthy contribution to society.
A large group of friends and relatives crowded the Baptist church as they gathered to pay their final respects to the passing of one they loved."


March 1932 "Mrs. George Wheatley is staying in Holyoke at the home of Miss Tressa Wheatley to help care for Mrs. Ray Merritt and baby boy."
Mary Ann McMahon Wheatley BIRTH Nov 1865 Kansas, DEATH 1939 (aged 73–74) BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82967045.

ROY

Wheatley, Roy and Allison, Ferne, married on June 19, 1921 in Yuma County.

Roy proved up 240 acres in sections 30 and 31 and stock-claimed 80 acres in section 30, both in 1920.

In 1930 Yuma County, Roy R. Wheatley is 39, Fern L. Wheatley 34 Wife, Ethel D. Wheatley 7 Daughter, George D. Wheatley 5 Son, Warren D. Wheatley 3 Son, and Harold L. Wheatley 1 Son.

In 1940 Yuma County, Roy Wheatley is 48, Fern Wheatley 44 Wife, Ethyle Wheatley 18 Daughter, Dwight G. Wheatley 15 Son, Warren D. Wheatley 13 Son, Harold Wheatley 11 Son, Mary Lou Wheatley 9 Daughter, Carol Wheatley 7 Daughter, and Melda Wheatley 5 Daughter.

December 1949 "A pretty and impressive double ring wedding was solemnized at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock when Miss Rosalie Howell of Denver became the bride of George Dwight Wheatley of Vernon. The marriage lines were read by Rev. Ward A. Hougas, uncle of the groom, and vows were exchanged in the presence of near relatives and a few friends. The bride was dressed in a blue informal street dress and the bridesmaid, Shirley Wilson of Vernon, wore a grey suit. The bride carried her corsage of white roses on a white bible. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Barnett Barridge of Denver sang The Lord's Prayer. The best man was the groom's brother, Harold Wheatley, and ushers were a cousin, Bob Wheatley, and friends from Denver and Greeley. Following the ceremony there was a reception in the basement of the church. The wedding cake was cut by the bride and served with punch to the guests. Mrs. Wheatley is tne daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Howell of Denver, and the groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mr. Roy Wheatley of Vernon. The couple will make their home in Greeley where both are attending Colorado State College of Education.
Those from here who attended the rites in Denver were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheatley, Mrs. John Woodruff and children, Bill Allison, Milda Wheatley, Caro Wheatley, Mary Lou Wheatley, Shirley Wilson, Harold Wheatley, Ron and Jim Wilson and Bob Wheatley of Wray. Denver relatives who were present included the Tom Allison family, the Ward Hougases, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Howell and others. "

Warren Dale Wheatley, 20, son of Roy R. Wheatley, married Betty Rose Cook on November 28, 1947 in Jackson County, Missouri.

February 1958 Vernon items "Mrs. Ethyle Woodruff entertained at a birthday party Friday for her little niece, Cynthia Wheatley, who was six years of age. The little girls present were Laura Lee Guinn, Debbie Stults. Gloria Huffman, and assistants Betty Jo Woodruff, lona and Leona DeVore, Teresa Huffman and also Earl. Jerry, Dennis and Roger Wheatley. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheatley accompanied Dwight Wheatley to Denver Saturday where they called on Rosalie Wheatley in the hospital and later drove to Palmer Lake to attend an overnight retreat of their church. On Saturday evening the Wheatleys called on Mrs. George Summers of I Palmer Lake, who is an aunt of : Mrs. Claude Parker and cousin of the Allisons. "

Ethyle Darline Wheatley was born 8 Apr 1922 in Holyoke, Colorado, dying 4 May 2003
Jan 1940: Name listed as ETHYLE DARLINE WHEATLEY;
Jul 1945: Name listed as ETHYLE DARLINE WOODRUFF;
17 Nov 1983: Name listed as ETHYLE DARLENE WHITE
Ethyle D White BIRTH 1922 DEATH 2003 BURIAL Oak Ridge Memory Gardens Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 159083816

February 1958 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hougas of Denver visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Merritt from Monday to Wednesday. Lyle Lukas, Ernie Price and Elbert George visited Lawrence Wisdom Tuesday evening. Bob and Donnie Wheatley of Denver are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatley. "

"Donald Wheatley, 56, of Fayetteville, formerly of Hot Springs, died Friday, December 25, 2009 in Fayetteville. Born July 10, 1953 in Wray, Colorado, he was predeceased by his wife, Susan Wheatley, grandchild, Christopher Wheatley, and his mother, Neioma Wheatley. Survivors include one daughter, Jami Wheatley of Fayetteville; one son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Kori Wheatley of Fayetteville; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Sandy Wheatley of Denver, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law, Dona and Keith Wilt of Durango, Colorado; three grandchildren, Sydney Wheatley, Luke Wheatley and Katherine Reed; father and step-mother, Robert and Phyllis Wheatley of Denver, Colorado. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Gross Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Gross Funeral Home. "

February 1961 " Dwight Wheatley, Cynthia and Earl spent the weekend at the Roy Wheatley home."

September 1963 "Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Wheatley visited in Wray last week following their marriage at Hill City, Kansas on September 1. They were married in the RLDS Church by Elmer Sheey in a double ring ceremony at eight o'clock. Mrs Wheatley is the former Maxine Shipley and has been employed as a medical lab technician. Mr. Wheatley, son of Mr. and Mrs. ?? Wheatley of Vernon is an engineer for the Colorado Highway Department. They will make their home in Greeley."

FLOSSIE

Ray Merritt, 21, and Flossie Wheatley married on June 8, 1930 in Yuma County.

December 1937 " Ray Merritt was thrown from his horse Wednesday and received injuries which will make it necessary for him to remain in bed for several weeks."
"Mr. and Mrs. Harold Speicher and children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheridan, Walter, Jim and Arthur Wheatley, and Dr. Means of Holyoke, called on Ray Merritt Sunday. Ray is confined to his bed because of a fractured pelvis. Robt. Twiss called at the Ray Merritt home Monday and Mrs. Fred Sheridan and Oliver, Mr. John Kalivoda and Glen called Tuesday."

In 1940 Valley precinct, Ray W. Merritt is 30, Flossie M. Merritt 37 Wife, James E. Merritt 8 Son, and Ronald R. Merritt 3 Son.

February 1958 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hougas of Denver visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Merritt from Monday to Wednesday. Lyle Lukas, Ernie Price and Elbert George visited Lawrence Wisdom Tuesday evening. Bob and Donnie Wheatley of Denver are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatley. "

Flossie Mae Wheatley Merritt BIRTH 2 Nov 1901 DEATH 29 Jun 1987 (aged 85) BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 3403183.

Ray William Merritt BIRTH 2 May 1909 Oklahoma, DEATH 25 Oct 2000 (aged 91) Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park, MEMORIAL ID 34031755.

WALTER

In 1940 Yuma County, Walter Wheatley 44 and James Wheatley 36 Brother are farming.

Walter “Walt” Wheatley BIRTH 2 Mar 1896 Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, DEATH 29 Jun 1981 (aged 85) Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82967067 ·
"Walter Wheatley was born March 2, 1896 in Smith County, Kansas, the son of George and Mary Wheatley and departed this life on June 29, 1981 while a patient at the Haxtun Hospital.
In 1910 Walter moved with his family to a homestead in Colorado between Wray and Holyoke. There he and his brother Jim made their home until 1945 when Walt was united in marriage to Leola Milholland Barber of Holyoke. To this union one son, Eugene, was born.
Walt worked for the town of Holyoke for 20 years and served as a mail carrier for seven years and during this period he also served as a city police officer.
Walt enjoyed driving his pickup and his coffee breaks in cafes, visiting with his many friends.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jim of Holyoke, Arthur of Wray and Roy of Vernon, and one step-son, Leland Barber of Haxtun.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Leola of Holyoke, a son Eugene and his wife Jane of Saudi Arabia and Aurora, a step-son Albert H. Barber and his wife Donna of Bennett, a step daughter Phyllis and her husband C.J. Glick of Roswell, New Mexico, a step daughter-in-law Eva Merril of Sterling, 14 grandchildren, seven great grand children, two sisters, Tressie Hougas of Warrensburg, Missouri, Flossie Merritt and her husband Ray of Wray, 17 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Walter Wheatley were conducted from first Christian Church in Holyoke on July 3, 1981 with pastors James Mort and Jerry Wells officiating. Oliver Anderson was soloist and Evelyn Keasling was organist. Burial was in Holyoke Memorial Park. "

JAMES

James Eugene Wheatley BIRTH 5 Mar 1903 Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, DEATH 12 Jan 1973 (aged 69) Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82967025.

"Funeral services were held Monday, January 15, 1973 from the First Christian Church, Holyoke, for James Eugene Wheatley, 69, who passed away Friday, January 12, at Melissa Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Ward A. Hougas, Warrensburg, Missouri, officiated at the services. Interment was in Holyoke Memorial park.
James Eugene Wheatley was born March 5, 1903 in Claudell, Kansas, the youngest child of George W. and Mary Ann McMahon Wheatley. He moved with his family to Yuma County in 1910, where he grew to manhood.
He was engaged in farming and ranching with his brother until 1943. He moved to Holyoke and worked for the Holyoke Co-Op association until he retired in 1968.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ella; two brothers, Arthur, Wray and Roy, Vernon.
He is survived by one brother, Walter, Holyoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ward Hougas, Warrensburg, Missouri and Mrs. Ray Merritt, Wray; 22 nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends."


ARTHUR

March 1936 "Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatley and family spent Sunday in Wray at the home of Mrs. Wheatley’s sister, Mrs Laura Tabor and family."

November 1946 "Wray is represented by three students at Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, this year, members of a class of 600, largest ever enrolled in the history of the 60-year-old school. The three are Duane and Robert Wheatley, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatley, of Wray, and Leroy Bullard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Bullard. Duane and Robert are enrolled in junior college work and Leroy in engineering. All were graduated from Wray High school.:

Arthur Wheatley BIRTH 1 Jun 1897 Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, DEATH Sep 1963 (aged 66) Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82966943.

"Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Wray for Arthur Wheatley, 66, who died unexpectedly Wednesday of last week. Ward A. Hougas of Des Moines, Iowa, officiated at the services and was assisted by Harold Tabor of Lomoni, Iowa. Interment was at the Holyoke cemetery.
Mr Wheatley operated a ranch north of Wray for many years. Some months ago he retired because of health and had since been a resident of Wray.
He was born June 1, 1897, at Smith Center, Kansas, and moved with his family to Yuma County, Colorado, in March of 1910. He married the former Estelle Curtis at Akron and seven children were born to them.
Mr. Wheatley is survived by his wife; his children Duane of Palmyra, Mo., Robert of Thornton, Chirtls of Columbia, Mo., Roland, who is attending college at Lamonl, Iowa, Lorraine (Mrs. Carl Hammer) of Colo. Springs, Lois ( Mrs. Winfrey Glenn) of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Lavonne (Mrs. Bugese Leggett) presently living at Wray; thirteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ward A. Hougas of Des Moines, Iowa , and Mrs. Ray Merritt of Wray; and three brothers, Roy Wheatley of Vernon, Walter and James Wheatley of Holyoke.
Mr. Wheatley united with the Reorganised Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in his early life and remained a faithful member until the time of his death."

"Mr. A. Duane Wheatley, age 92 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Duane was born July 22, 1921 in Wray, Colorado the son of Arthur and Estelle Curtis Wheatley. He was married on October 16, 1955 in Lamoni, Iowa to Hattie Lee Netherton.
Duane graduated from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa and received a Master in Agriculture from the University of Missouri.
He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Buck Sergeant in charge of heavy equipment for building airfields in the South Pacific. His niece, Sonia Harmon arranged for him to participate in an honor flight to Washington, D.C. on May 24, 2010.
A resident of the Jefferson City area for forty-three years, Duane was employed as an Appraiser with District 5 of the Missouri Dept. of Transportation for thirty-five years, prior to his retirement in 1986.
He was a life long member and minister in the Community of Christ Church. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and had perfect attendance for fifty years. He was a master gardener with the Bittersweet Garden Club. Duane was a past member of the Moberly Lions Club and a volunteer with the American Red Cross.
Duane dedicated his retirement time to maintaining the building and grounds of the Community of Christ campground in Holts Summit.
Survivors include: his wife of fifty-eight years, Hattie Wheatley; two step-children, Ken Nichols and his wife Deanna of New London, Mo. and Susan Davis and her husband Gene of Jefferson City, Mo.; two brothers, Bob Wheatley and his wife Phyllis of Denver, Colorado and Roland Wheatley of Independence, Mo.; one sister, Lois Glenn of Nebraska; six grandchildren, Bob Nichols and his wife Debbie, Brad Nichols and his wife Sarah, Matt Nichols and his wife Wendy, Jeff Davis, Krista Davis, and Kirk Davis and his wife Angie; sixteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren; two nieces, Sonia Harmon and her husband Jim and Sheryl Hutchens and her husband Victor; and a great niece and nephew, Phoebe and Nathan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Mark D. Wheatley on May 25, 2013, one brother, Curtis Wheatley in 2003, and two sisters, Lorraine Hammer in 2012 and Lavonne Leggett in 2004.
Visitation will be at the Community of Christ Church from 1:00 until 2:00 pm Saturday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Community of Christ Church, 1620 Vieth Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. with Elder Jerry Henry officiating. Interment will be conducted at Riverview Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. "

December 1958, Moberly, Missouri, " Ruth Kilburn and Curtis Wheatley .... service was read by the bridegroom's brother, Boaxse Wheatley, of Moberly. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Malone, Mr. and Mrs. George Manning, Mr. and Mrs. ....ISiSis Yslster of, Mrs. and Dr. Harry Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Jim BscSder of Moberly, Mr. Bsekp Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Russell leFftve The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Welday of Colaas. A number of out of town guests attended the wedding, including; Mrs. Estella Wheatley of Wray, Colo., mother of the bridegroom; Mrs. Laura Tabor and Mrs. Ruth Simons of Lamoni, Iowa, aunts of the bridegroom."

TRESSIE

In 1930 Holyoke, Ward A. Hougas is 35 Head, Elva M. Hougas 35 Wife, Melvin E. Hougas 8 Son, Genevieve M. Hougas 4 Daughter, and Tressie M. Wheatley 35 Roomer.

Tressie M. Wheatley, 40, married Ward A. Hougas on March 11, 1935 in Jackson County, Missouri.


In 1940 St. Joseph, Missouri, Ward Hougas is 45 Head, Tressie Hougas 45 Wife, Melvin Hougas 18 Son, and Geneva Hougas 14 Daughter.

"On February 6, 1947, Elder Ward Hougas, President of the Central Missouri Stake of the RLDS Church, met with a few Saints in the Odd Fellows Hall in Oak Grove, Missouri, to organize a congregation. The records show there were twelve families present, with one elder, one teacher, one deacon, and three priests. "

Rev. Ward Alma Hougas BIRTH 11 Mar 1895 Henderson, Mills County, Iowa, DEATH Jun 1974 (aged 79) BURIAL Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 84861157
Tressie Mabel Wheatley Hougas BIRTH 1894 DEATH 1996 (aged 101–102) BURIAL Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 84861158.


February 1958 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hougas of Denver visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Merritt from Monday to Wednesday. Lyle Lukas, Ernie Price and Elbert George visited Lawrence Wisdom Tuesday evening. Bob and Donnie Wheatley of Denver are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatley. "

"Donald Wheatley, 56, of Fayetteville, formerly of Hot Springs, died Friday, December 25, 2009 in Fayetteville. Born July 10, 1953 in Wray, Colorado, he was predeceased by his wife, Susan Wheatley, grandchild, Christopher Wheatley, and his mother, Neioma Wheatley. Survivors include one daughter, Jami Wheatley of Fayetteville; one son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Kori Wheatley of Fayetteville; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Sandy Wheatley of Denver, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law, Dona and Keith Wilt of Durango, Colorado; three grandchildren, Sydney Wheatley, Luke Wheatley and Katherine Reed; father and step-mother, Robert and Phyllis Wheatley of Denver, Colorado. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Gross Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Gross Funeral Home. "

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