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Matches 1,001 to 1,050 of 2,562
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| 1001 | He was on leave when killed by bushwhackers/the enemy in Madison County, Arkansas. R. Monroe McChristian died of a gunshot. | McCuistion, Robert Monroe (I18088)
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| 1002 | He was possibly in the cattle business. | McCuistion, Green Nicholson (I4040)
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| 1003 | He was raised in southern California. | McCuistion, Stephen Anthony (I17869)
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| 1004 | He was robbed of his money and watch along the railroad, and then murdered by unknown assailants, | McQuiston, Andrew Maxwell (I1898)
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| 1005 | He was shot and killed by an insane man named Scott. Scott thought John, then a constable, had a warrant for his (Scott's) arrest. John McQuiston did not have such a warrant. John McQuistion was buried on his farm opposite the McQuiston School House. The burying ground is now known as the McQuiston Cemetery. | McQuiston, John (I1851)
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| 1006 | He was shot on the ranch by a neighbor. Will was involved with two men involved in the theft of calves, to be sold as veal. According to the Tooele Transcript, on Monday 7 November 1921 at 10 a.m. Charley McKellar, a neighbor heard this story and rode out to the [McCuistion] ranch. While on his way (on the highway near the Denton-Morrison ranch some 22 miles northeast of Wendover) he met Will driving a wagon, upon noticing that he was unarmed he took out his rifle and shot Will. He [Charley] fled to Box Elder County where his Uncle was the District Attorney. McKellar was a former deputy sheriff of the Tooele County. He was initially charged with murder, which was later reduced to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in prison for the killing of Will. Tradition has it that Marybelle, Will's sister, was so angry that she chased him all the way to Colorado. There is no mention of what happened to the real culprits of the cattle thefts. | McCuistion, William (I21315)
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| 1007 | He was stock-raising when he was killed by bootleggers on his farm. | McCuistion, Andrew Jay (I1394)
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| 1008 | He was struck by a passenger car while riding his bicycle. | Vanstory, Robert Moore III (I37304)
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| 1009 | He was the pilot of a P-38 during World War II and was killed in a plane crash outside London, England. Edwin held the rank of Lieutenant, he received decorations from both the French and English governments. Edwin is buried in Cambridge Cemetery. | Barnby, Edwin John (I7338)
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| 1010 | He was thrown from a overturning truck and was pinned beneath the running board of the truck. He died instantly. | Cage, William Troy (I38712)
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| 1011 | He was twelve years old when his family moved to Ray County, Missouri, near Millville. | McCuistion, George Washington (I4209)
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| 1012 | He was working on a bridge, and fell into the river. | McQuisten, Arthur Marion Jr. (I37784)
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| 1013 | He went to Texas in 1844 and settled on Onion Creek, Travis County, Texas in 1846. He voted for the annexation of Texas to the United States. | McCuistion, John Jourdan (I750)
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| 1014 | He's buried in the Veterans Section. | McWherter, Fred (I25053)
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| 1015 | Hearing that the British were approaching, Andrew Jackson, being older than Ann and Thomas McCuistion's children, helped his Aunt carry a little keg of gold coins down to the creek where they let it sink far out of sight among some fallen trees. It was while they had taken refuge in the smokehouse that a British officer ordered Andrew, then 13, to polish his boots. Andrew refused, and the officer struck him across the cheek with his sword, leaving a lasting scar. Andrew wrote home that 'Dear old great-aunt Ann bandaged it. Ann Moody is the great aunt of General Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States. Ann was the 'Dear Old Great Aunt' referred to in Andrew Jackson's writings, who took him and sent him to school in Guilford. His parents lived in the wilderness on the line between North and South Carolina at the Waxhaw Settlement. | Moody, Ann (I146)
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| 1016 | Hearsay says she married Stevenson, and probably he was the one in Xenia Township, Greene County, Ohio in the 1840 Census. Tradition goes on to say that there was a son William Stevenson, who died at Oxford, Ohio. The census records William Stevenson born 1790-1800 in that county. | Family: William Stevenson / McQuiston (F5237)
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| 1017 | Heather Marie and Kevin John are twins. | Trumbower, Heather Marie (I21624)
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| 1018 | Heather Marie and Kevin John are twins. | Trumbower, Kevin John (I21625)
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| 1019 | Heaven opened It’s glorious gates to receive it’s newest angel, Evelyn Gates McQuiston Rich, 95 of Abilene, on March 14, 2022. Evelyn Rich was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a native Abilenian whose father was an early day settler of Abilene. Mrs. Rich was born on December 28, 1926 in Abilene to Mr. Henry Gates and Vida Fletcher Gates. City records indicate Mr. Gates purchased cemetery lots in 1900 in Abilene's City Cemetery. He was a trucker, gardener and farmer who sold vegetables to Abilene grocers during the depression years. Evelyn attended Travis Elementary, Abilene High School and Draughon's Business College. On July 8, 1943, she married Sgt. Vance Raymond McQuiston of Hammond, Indiana. They were wed in Crown Point, Indiana. Sgt. McQuiston served in World War II in the European Theatre where he received the Legion of Merit Award. Sgt McQuiston was killed in action in Korea on September 24, 1950. His body was returned on the couple's 8th wedding anniversary, July 8, 1951. Sgt McQuiston is buried in the Field of Honor at Elmwood Memorial Park. On September 6,1957, Evelyn was married to William Harold Rich of Hammond, Indiana, who was a friend of her first husband. They were married in Abilene by the late Rev. W.C. Ashford of South Side Baptist Church. Bill established his own business in 1960, Bill's Wondering Exterminating, which is owned and operated now by his son Tim Rich. Evelyn and Bill celebrated forty-three years together before Mr. Rich's death on June 23,2001. In later years, Mrs. Rich worked in retail sales at Montgomery Ward, Minter's downtown and J.C. Penney's fine jewelry department at the Mall of Abilene when it opened in 1979. Evelyn was also proceeded in death by her parents, sister Helen Taylor and brother Douglas Gates. She is survived by her children - Milton McQuiston and wife Brenda, Karen McQuiston and Tim Rich and wife Rita. Her four grandchildren - Raymond McQuiston and wife Melissa, Joe Don McQuiston and wife Betty, Kimberly Hammond and Kevin Holden and wife Nicki. Her eleven great grandchildren - Natalie Kelley, Major McQuiston, Reese Evelyn Hammond, Luke Hammond, Gage McQuiston, Macy McQuiston, Olivia Holden, Ava Holden, Ali Holden, Ariana Watson and Ryker Holden. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Wyatt and wife Wanda and numerous nieces and nephews. As a young widow and mother, Evelyn put her faith and trust in her Lord Jesus Christ and drew her strength from God's Word. The Psalms were her favorite and the 14th chapter of John. "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, oh Lord, My Strength and My Redeemer. " Psalm 19:14 Mrs. Rich was a member of Abilene Bible Church and The Ladies Senior Group. Funeral services will be held at Piersall Funeral Directors of Abilene on Friday, March 18, 2022, with a viewing at 1:00 p.m. and service starting at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. | Gates, Evelyn (I41608)
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| 1020 | Helen M. Tilley December 5, 1930 - August 15, 2019 Helen Tilley went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2019. She was born on December 5, 1930 to Alice and Thedell McCustion. Helen met and married the love of her life, Harold Tilley and was able to spend the next 36 years together raising their family until God called him home. She was a longtime employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and Dean Foods. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society, and the Business and Professional Women's Club. To her children, she was the best mother, grandmother, fried chicken and sweet tea maker known to man. She had an infectious laugh that would light up any room and could be heard in the next room. She loved life, being with her family, and especially enjoyed ballroom dancing with friends. She leaves behind to cherish her precious memory; two sons, Ken Tilley (Patti) and Mike Tilley (Jill); two daughters, Shirley Smith (Gary) and Teresa Lovett (Mike); seven grandchildren, Stephanie Housley, Candice Zachary, Craig Smith, Lisa Scott, Matt Lovett, Jackson Tilley, and Abby Grace Tilley; six great-grandchildren, Kenly, Ronin, Blakelea, Carly, Anna and Andrew; three sisters, Norma Hardy, Betty Rodgers, and Carol Cunningham, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved dog Bella Rose She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Gerald McCustion, Bobby McCustion, and Billy McCustion. | McCustion, Helen (I40867)
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| 1021 | HELEN MACQUESTEN OBITUARY HELEN PATRICIA MACQUESTEN Helen Patricia MacQuesten, 99, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2022. Helen (she sometimes went by Patty) was born on October 14, 1922, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Frank Burton and Helen V. Hallisey Burton. She married Frederic George MacQuesten, Jr., on June 26, 1943, in Morehead, Minnesota, and began her career as a military (USAF) wife. She made a loving home for her family at postings throughout the United States, and overseas in Newfoundland, Canada; Greenham Common, England; and Seoul, Republic of Korea. Helen and Colonel MacQuesten retired to Santa Fe in 1990, and continued to travel internationally, especially to Mazatlan, Mexico, where Helen could enjoy the beach. Col. MacQuesten passed away in 2001. Helen loved living in Santa Fe, bargain shopping, traveling (especially cruises), going to the opera, playing bridge, watching British mysteries, and watching Rafael Nadal play tennis on TV. She is survived by daughters Karen Flynn (James P. Flynn) and Gail MacQuesten (Rob Madril), and by her brother Peter Burton. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 1, at the National Cemetery, followed by a gathering of family and friends at Helen's home. Arrangements are through Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. | Burton, Helen Patricia (I23448)
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| 1022 | Helen Riley McQuiston Dunham was killed in an automobile accident about one and a half miles north of Greenville, Pennsylvania. | Riley, Helen (I4840)
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| 1023 | Helen St. John, 91 POSTED BY: TURNER FUNERAL HOME DECEMBER 5, 2021 Helen St. John, 91, of Wayne Twp passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at The Grove at Harmony. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Brown) McQuiston and was born December 27, 1929, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Gayle Fabritius and her husband Michael of Beaver Falls, Janet Wiley and her husband Robert of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Eric Fabritius and his wife Julie of Zelienople, son; Jared Fabritius and his wife Lindsey of New Castle, Robert Wiley and his wife Randa Alameh of Pittsburgh, Brock Wiley and his wife Lauren of North Carolina, great-grandchildren; Madison, Allison, River, Reagan, Paige and one sister-in-law; Allene Blayney and a brother-in-law; Les Blayney. She was preceded in death by her husband; Robert D. St. John, one son, that she lost in infancy; Robert D. St. John, II, her siblings; Norman McQuiston, Raymond McQuiston, and Ruth Lawrence She attended Wayne School and she married the love of her life, Robert D. St. John, on December 30,1950, and they were married 64 years. They were long time members of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder in the church. She also was a member of Martha’s Circle and she was also a girl scout leader and active in 4-H. She loved crocheting and made many things for her home including doilies, afghans, and scrubbies. She loved to cook and bake and anyone who would visit her would always go home with something sweet. Helen was of Christian Faith and loved the Lord and she raised her children in church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and she was a friend to all who loved her and knew her. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, funeral services were private. Interment will be held in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family requests Memorial Donations be made, in Helen’s name, to Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER FUNERAL HOME located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City. | McQuiston, Helen J. (I27180)
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| 1024 | Henrietta died when the children were fairly young; the children were cared for by her Mary Isabel. | McQuiston, Henrietta (I18593)
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| 1025 | Henrietta was unmarried. | McQuiston, Henrietta (I11793)
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| 1026 | Henry died from a fall from an apple tree. | McQuesten, Henry (I13328)
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| 1027 | Henry F. and Bessie did not have any children. | McQuiston, Henry Frank (I7647)
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| 1028 | Henry had suffered for nine months following influenza. | McQuisten, Henry M. (I37799)
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| 1029 | Henry is the twin brother of Charles Soules. | Soules, Henry (I6600)
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| 1030 | Her date of birth is calculated from her tombstone, "AGED 5ys." | Schooler, Mildred E. (I37179)
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| 1031 | Her date of birth is calculated from her tombstone, that reads "Aged 3ys." | Schooler, Martha J. (I43607)
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| 1032 | Her grand uncle, Dr. C. H. McCuistion, was the attending physician. | McCuistion, Rita Mae (I5500)
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| 1033 | Her name is Jean McQuisten in the minister's marriage record of marriage to James Finley; marriage to her second husband, lists the name as Jean McQuistan Finley. | McCuiston, Jeane\Jane (I482)
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| 1034 | Her name is known from the will of her father, John McCuistion. | McCuistion, Charlotte (I437)
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| 1035 | Her name is possibly Johannah, and she is thought to have been the widowed daughter of William and Mary McQuestion. Her married name was Donnelly. | McQuestion, Jane (I22087)
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| 1036 | Her name is spelled M'Questine in the original genealogy. Leona states, "... from a loose bundle of Treasury papers in the Public Records Office, London, England... pg 73-4 Jean M'Quiston, 27, New Luce, for North Carolina, Jas. Mathason, 38, New Luce, for North Carolina, Mrgt. Mathason, 4, New Luce, for North Carolina, Jno M'Quiston, 46, Inch, for North Carolina. | McQuiston, Jean (I16888)
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| 1037 | Her nightgown caught fire from a stove at her home. | Bullocks, Carrie JoAnn (I44729)
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| 1038 | Her son George Franklin says she was born in Massachusetts; but the descendants of Edward Grannis say she was born at Greensburg, Pennsylvania. | Grannis, Rebecca (I15313)
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| 1039 | Her twin, Robert Leon McQuiston's birth certificate states, "female mate stillborn". | McQuiston, Patricia (I34958)
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| 1040 | Herbert death was caused by a Saddle Embolus. He died at Iowa Methodist Hospital. | McQuiston, Herbert George (I22551)
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| 1041 | Herbert died as the result of Meningitis. | McCuiston, Herbert Raymond (I10902)
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| 1042 | Herbert drowned while crossing a pond in a sedan, on the way to join his brothers who were fishing. | MacQueston, Herbert Spencer (I6177)
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| 1043 | Herbert Francis McQuiston, aged 90 years, passed away Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at his home. He was born March 6th, 1932, in Kokomo to the late Lewis C. McQuiston Sr. and Lida (Stephens) McQuiston. On March 8th, 1958, he married Barbara Jean Grant, who preceded him in death on July 25th, 2017 after 59 years of marriage. Herbert served proudly in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954, earning the rank of Private First Class, 40th Infantry Division. After returning home, he returned to work at Continental Steel Corporation for 21 years until its closing, and then helped clean out the buildings for another month. Herbert enjoyed being out in nature, taking walks outdoors even on his last day on this Earth. He loved telling stories of his life in Kokomo and about his family, and loved his grandkids deeply. Everyone Herb met was a friend, he never seemed to meet a stranger. Herb is survived by five grandsons, Chris McQuiston, Beau Dutton, Alex McQuiston, Zack McQuiston, and Andrew Seagrave, four step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Iris and Justin McQuiston, six step-great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, Ronan Stern, and many loving nieces and nephews. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, seven sisters, and his sons, Brian C. "Chris" McQuiston and Timothy G. "Tim" McFarland. He will be deeply missed by everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. A viewing for Herbert will be held at 1 pm at Sunset Memory Garden in Kokomo, followed by funeral services at 2 pm. | McQuiston, Herbert Francis (I34956)
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| 1044 | Herbert McCuiston, at the age of 96, went to be with his Lord on August 18, 2022. Born in Harlan, KY in 1926, he was the youngest of 6 children born to Miles and Pearl McCuiston. He attended Knoxville High where he was in the ROTC program, graduating in the class of 1944-A (Jan. 1944). Herbert immediately left to serve his country in the US Army. During WWII, he served as a gunner in the 397th Armored Field Artillery Battalion,16th Armored Division in Central Europe from 1944-1946. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon with a Bronze Star, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal WWII and Occupation Medal (Germany). After his discharge he began working for the Cavalier Corporation of Chattanooga, TN until he retired. Herbert was married to Jewell Brogdon, literally the “girl next door” since age 13, for 64 years until her passing in 2011. He is survived by his three children, Gay McNair of Ridgeland, MS; Joy Shea (Frank) of Clyde, NC; and Bert McCuiston (Annamaria) of Rock Hill, SC; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his consistent, positive, and generous love, support and involvement with his children. Herbert was a life long Christian serving as a deacon in churches in Memphis, TN, Jackson, MS, and Sevierville, TN before moving to the Haywood Lodge in 2015 where he attended First Baptist Church of Waynesville, NC. His burial was arranged by Berry Highland Memorial in Knoxville, TN with a private family graveside service and military honors. Many thanks to his friends from First Baptist Church, Waynesville for their calls and visits as well as the caregivers in his last months, Kennedy, Paul, Rebecca, Sheila, Mikel and Savannah. For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me! - Job 19:25-27 | McCuiston, Herbert (I5063)
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| 1045 | Herbert O. mentioned that all deceased are buried in Rural Church, Mars Hill, Methodist Church cemetery. Mars Hill Rural Methodist Church, east of Duck Hill, Mississippi, was established 109 years ago. All Montgomery County, Mississippi, McCuistons are Methodists. | McCuiston, Herbert Oleta (I7098)
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| 1046 | Herbert took his own life due to "grief over his inability to find work today," and possibly over the failure of his crops. | Wilson, Herbert Russell (I17693)
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| 1047 | Herman lived in Amarillo, Texas; he and Eula had a small boy that passed away in Amarillo. | McCuistion, George Herman (I5584)
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| 1048 | Herman was born at the Sachsenmair Maternity Home. | McQuiston, Herman Robert (I19029)
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| 1049 | Hershel is buried next to his wife, Ellen Barfield McCuiston and his son Curtis Hayden McCuiston. | McCuiston, Hershel Doan (I3593)
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| 1050 | Hettie's cause of death was listed as Acute Mania, with a contributory cause of Operation Shock from an operation for tumor of the Uterus. | Bracken, Hettie A. (I13626)
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