William C. BAKER was born on 7 Jul 1909 in Corning, Adams, Iowa. He died on 11 Oct 1988 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. He was buried on 14 Oct 1988 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Hazel B. EMERSON on 15 Dec 1937 in , , Missouri.
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, October 19, 1988: "WILLIAM C. "BILL" BAKER, Lorimor, Services for William C. "Bill" Baker, 79, rural Lorimor, who died Oct. 11, 1988, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center, were held Friday, Oct. 14, at the Collins Funeral Home with the Rev. David Bauer officiating. Burial was at the Peru Cemetery. Born in Corning on July 7, 1909, he was the son of George and Ellen Baker. A farmer, Mr. Baker was a resident of the area for 43 years and was a member of Royal Neighbors of America. On Dec. 15, 1937, he was married to Hazel B. Emerson in Missouri. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Floyd Baker of Norwalk and a sister, Lucille Baker of Booneville. Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers and a sister.
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
Hazel B. EMERSON [Parents] was born on 24 Aug 1912 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She died on 4 May 1992 in Lorimor, Union, Iowa. She was buried on 6 May 1992 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married William C. BAKER on 15 Dec 1937 in , , Missouri.
CENSUS: 1920 US Federal, Iowa, Madison, Walnut, East Peru; E.D. 39, 2 Jan 1920, Sheet 1: "Emerson, Hazel B.; Daughter; Female; White; Age 7; Single; Born: Iowa; Father born: Iowa; Mother born: Iowa"
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, October 29, 1931, p.3: "PERU (Mrs. Margaret Slinker, Cor.) Miss Hazel Emerson of Osceola visited recently at the home of her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Emerson."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, May 6, 1992: "Hazel B. Baker, Lorimor, Funeral services for Hazel B. Baker, 79, were held Wed., May 6 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Merrill Siler officiating. Mrs. Baker died of cancer May 4 at her rural residence. A lifetime Madison County resident, she was born August 24, 1912 in Peru to Arnie and Pearl (Silliman) Emerson and married William C. Baker on December 15, 1937 in Missouri. She was a homemaker and a member of First Methodist Church of Lorimor, Casson Friendship Club and Royal Neighbors of America. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Surviving is a brother, Martin A. Emerson of Nevada. Burial will be at Peru Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa."
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
Wesley L. DEREMIAH was born on 4 May 1906. He died in Feb 1973. He married Ruby Selma EMERSON on 19 Feb 1927.
Ruby Selma EMERSON [Parents] was born on 6 Nov 1910 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She died on 3 Jan 1992 in West Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. She was buried on 6 Jan 1992 in West Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. She married Wesley L. DEREMIAH on 19 Feb 1927.
CENSUS: 1920 US Federal, Iowa, Madison, Walnut, East Peru; E.D. 39, 2 Jan 1920, Sheet 1: "Emerson, Ruby Z.; Daughter; Female; White; Age 9; Single; Born: Iowa; Father born: Iowa; Mother born: Iowa"
BURIAL: Resthaven Cemetery
They had the following children:
F i Viola DEREMIAH M ii Dale DEREMIAH
Loyal Wellington EMERSON [Parents] was born on 7 Apr 1896 in , Madison, Iowa. He died on 2 Jan 1973 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 5 Jan 1973 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. He married Verna Faye ROBINSON on 7 Jul 1917 in LaCross, , Kansas.
CENSUS: 1925 Iowa State Census, Madison County, Lincoln Township "L.W. Emerson, Head, White, Male, Age 28, Married"
OBIT: Services Pending for L. W. Emerson
Funeral services are pending for L. W. Emerson of Winterset. He died Tuesday morning at Horton Nursing Home.
Source: The Winterset Madisonian, January 3, 1973OBIT: Loyal Emerson Dies at Age 76
Funeral services for Loyal W. Emerson, a retired Madison county farmer, were held last Friday, January 5, a 1:30 p.m. from Collins Funeral Home in Winterset. Mr. Emerson was 76 years of age. Officiating at the funeral was the Rev. John R. Rhoads of Des Moines. Burial was in the Winterset Cemetery. Loyal Wellington Emerson, son of James and Lydia Miller Emerson was born April 7, 1896 in Madison County. He died January 2 at Horton's Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was united in marriage to Faye Robinson on July 7, 1917 in La Cross, Kansas. They made their home on a farm in Madison County until 1956 when they retired and moved to Winterset. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his wife and six children, Harold Emerson of Golden, Colorado, Mrs. Donna Duff of Des Moines, Clarence Emerson of Winterset, Evelyn Sliker of California, Mrs. Wanda Trease of Newton, Robert Emerson of Des Moines; and one sister, Mrs. Berdie Shearer of Peru. He also leaves nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Source: The Winterset Madisonian, January 1973BURIAL: Winterset Cemetery
Verna Faye ROBINSON was born on 21 Oct 1895 in , Madison, Iowa. She died on 24 Apr 1983 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. She was buried on 27 Apr 1983 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. She married Loyal Wellington EMERSON on 7 Jul 1917 in LaCross, , Kansas.
CENSUS: 1925 Iowa State Census, Madison County, Lincoln Township "Faye Robinson, Wife, White, Female, Age 29, Married"
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, April 27, 1983: "Faye Emerson, Winterset, Services for Faye Emerson, 87, a lifetime resident of Winterset who died April 24 at the Care Center North, were held today (Wednesday), April 27 at the Collins Funeral Home with the Rev. John R. Rhoades officiating. Burial was at the Winterset Cemetery. Born in Madison County Oct. 21, 1895, she was the daughter of Bert and Mary Havlovitz Robinson. She married Loyal W. Emerson July 7, 1917 at LaCross, Kan. Survivors include sons, Harold and Clarence of Winterset and Robert of Des Moines; daughters, Donna Duff of Des Moines, Evelyn Sliker of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Wanda Trease of Newton; brothers, Gail, Ralph, Raymond and Dean, all of Winterset; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and a sister."
BURIAL: Winterset Cemetery
They had the following children:
M i Harold James EMERSON F ii Donna L. EMERSON M iii Clarence Loyal EMERSON M iv Robert EMERSON F v Evelyn I. EMERSON F vi Wanda L. EMERSON
Derry Jay EMERSON [Parents] was born on 4 Nov 1899 in Walnut, Madison, Iowa. He died on 21 Jun 1963 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 24 Jun 1963 in St. Mary's, Warren, Iowa. He married Cepha Leona KIRSCH on 20 Jul 1920 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa.
BIRTH: Book 2, page 130 of Madison County, Iowa Birth Records, Winterset, Iowa. Certified Copy of Birth Record in possession of J. Rod Rood, Family Historian
DEATH: Wilson Funeral Home Announcement CardNEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, June 1963: "Emerson, Age 63 Died Last Friday, Funeral services for Derry James Emerson were held Monday morning from the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Winterset. Mr. Emerson died Friday, June 21, at Madison County Memorial hospital. He was 63 years of age. The son of James and Lyda Ann Miller Emerson, he was born at Peru on Nov. 4, 1899. On July 20, 1920 he was married to Cepha Leona Kirsch at Winterset. Mr. Emerson was a farmer, and lived most of his life in Madison county. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church in Winterset. Surviving are his wife, one son, Paul D. Emerson of Iowa City; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Hildebrand of Martensdale, Mrs. Rose Ann McNeer of Newton, Mrs. Carrol Warhola of Tampa, Florida and Mrs. Marjorie Singer of Martensdale; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Simmons of Winterset and Mrs. Birdie Shearer of Peru; and two brothers, Arnie and Loyal Emerson of Winterset. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Grace Marie, who died in infancy. Officiating at the requiem high mass Monday morning was Msgr. John W. Higgins. Burial was in St. Marys cemetery at St. Marys, Iowa."
BURIAL: St Marys Cemetery
Cepha Leona KIRSCH was born about 1904 in Murray, Clarke, Iowa. She died on 29 Jan 1991 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. She was buried on 1 Feb 1991 in St. Marys, Warren, Iowa. She married Derry Jay EMERSON on 20 Jul 1920 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa.
OBIT: Winterset Madisonian, 1991. Cepha Emerson Olson, St. Charles, Funeral services for Cepha Emerson Olson, 87, were held Fri., Feb. 1 at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. She died of a heart ailment January 26, at Des Moines General Hospital. Born in Murray she moved to St. Charles ten years ago. She lived in Madison and Warren counties most of her life, was a homemaker, and a member of the Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include a son, Paul Emerson of Tampa, Fal.; three stepsons, Lewis of Dysart, Robert of Fresno, Calif., and Gary of Ottumwa; four daughters, Mary Hildebrand of Winterset, Rose Ann McNeer of Newton, Carroll Warhola of Tampa and Marjorie Singer of Wilson, N. C.; three sisters, Grace Decker of Winterset, Nona Sheesley of Creston and Darlene Dooley of Runnells; 17 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Burial was in the St. Marys Cemetery.
BURIAL: St. Marys Cemetery
They had the following children:
F i Grace Marie EMERSON was born on 26 Jun 1922. She died on 6 Jul 1922. F ii Mary I. EMERSON F iii Rose Ann EMERSON F iv Carroll M. EMERSON F v Marjorie EMERSON M vi Paul EMERSON
They had the following children:
F i Ethel Marie FREDERICKSON F iv Lenore FREDERICKSON
Gale Dean EMERSON [Parents] was born on 24 Aug 1922 in Scott, Madison, Iowa. He died on 16 Apr 1972 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado. He was buried on 19 Apr 1972 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Marjorie Caroline ANDERSON on 10 Nov 1943 in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri.
BIRTH and DEATH: Source Record: Collins Funeral Home Announcement Card, Winterset, Iowa
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, April 15, 1953, p.14: "Mr. and Mrs. Bill See and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Emerson and daughters, Bonnie and Anne were dinner guests Easter at their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Emerson in Winterset."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisionian, Winterset, Iowa, April 19, 1972: "Dean Emerson Dies at 49 Years, G. Dean Emerson of Woodland Park, Colo., died Sunday, April 16, at Memorial hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was 49 years of age. Mr. Emerson was a native of Madison county and spent his life here until 1964, when he moved to Colorado. He was born Aug. 24, 1922, a son of Gale and Marie Frederickson Emerson. He was married Nov. 10, 1943, to Marjorie Anderson, at Bethany, Mo. They engaged in farming here until moving to Colorado. In that state he worked as a salesman, and later was employed by the El Paso county election department. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Emerson was a member of the Peru Methodist church. In addition to his wife; he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Larry Gordon of Winterset and Ann Emerson at home; a son, Scott Emerson at home; a granddaughter, Shawn Gordon; and a sister, Mrs. Bill See of Peru. Funeral services were to be held this Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Collins Funeral home in Winterset, conducted by the Rev. John E. Fink, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of Winterset. Burial was to be made in the Peru cemetery."
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
They had the following children:
F i Bonnie Lee EMERSON F ii Martha Ann EMERSON M iii Scott Dean EMERSON
James LILLEY was born in England. He married Mary.
Mary was born in England. She married James LILLEY.
They had the following children:
M i Peter Ratscheler LILLEY
Charles Allyn ROOD [Parents] was born on 1 Jul 1924 in Newton, Jasper, Iowa. He died on 8 Oct 1992 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico. He was buried in Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico. He married Virginia TRACY on 12 Apr 1952 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Other marriages:WELLS, Mary
They had the following children:
M i Charles Allyn , Jr. ROOD M ii Christopher Mark ROOD
Richard Lawrence ROOD [Parents]
Other marriages:SETTLE, Gerry
Bonnie Bethine VANDEVENTER was born on 28 Aug 1932 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. She died on 3 Mar 1996 in Quitman, Texas. She married Richard Lawrence ROOD on 12 Aug 1951 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
They had the following children:
M i Douglas Lee ROOD M ii Dennis Dean ROOD F iii Dori Lynn ROOD
Charles Lewis ROOD [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 28 Mar 1861 in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut. He died on 30 May 1921 in East Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut. He married Hettie Nichols HEATON on 13 Oct 1885.
CENSUS: 1900 US Federal, Connecticut; Litchfield; North Canaan; E.D. 247; Sheet 6; 11 June 1900: "Rood, Charles; Head; White; Male; born: Mar 1861; Age 39; Married 14 yrs; born: Connecticut; Father born: Connecticut; Mother born: Connecticut; Occupation: Farmer"
CENSUS: 1910 US Federal, Connecticut; Litchfield; North Canaan; E.D. 266; Sheet 21A; 20 May 1910: "Rood, Charles L.; Head; White; Male; Age 49; Married First 24 yrs; born: Connecticut; Father born: Connecticut; Mother born: Connecticut; Occupation: Farmer"
Hettie Nichols HEATON [Parents] was born on 25 Jan 1863 in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut. She died on 15 Apr 1933 in Ashley Falls, Berkshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in East Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut. She married Charles Lewis ROOD on 13 Oct 1885.
CENSUS: 1900 US Federal, Connecticut; Litchfield; North Canaan; E.D. 247; Sheet 6; 11 June 1900: "Rood, Hettie; Wife; White; Female; born: Jan 1863; Age 37; Married 14 yrs; No. Children: 5; No. Children still living: 5; born: Massachusetts; Father born: England; Mother born: Connecticut"
CENSUS: 1910 US Federal, Connecticut; Litchfield; North Canaan; E.D. 266; Sheet 21A; 20 May 1910: "Rood, Hettie N.; Wife; White; Female; Age 47; First Marriage 24 yrs; Six Children, Six Children still living; born: Massachusetts; Father born: England; Mother born: Connecticut"
They had the following children:
M i Howard Lewis ROOD M ii Starr Hawes ROOD M iii Alfred Heaton ROOD F iv Olive Mabel ROOD F v Sarah Augusta ROOD M vi Phillip Nichols ROOD