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     Thomas Franklin Priddy was born on 20 March 1845 at Van Wert Co., OH. He was the son of Archulus Tucker Priddy and Sarah Brown.¹ Thomas Franklin Priddy married Caroline Price, daughter of Amos Price and Sarah Cassel Bergey, in 1872.¹ Occupation: Farmer in 1880 at Ridge Twp., Van Wert Co., OH. Thomas Franklin Priddy died on 26 July 1938 at Hicksville, Defiance Co., OH, at age 93. He was buried in July 1938 at Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH, Findagrave #83272265.

     Thomas K. Priddy was born on 27 April 1875 at Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Franklin Priddy and Caroline Price.¹ Thomas K. Priddy married Olive Beck in 1904.¹ Thomas K. Priddy lived in 1926 at Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH.¹

     Truman Franklin Priddy was born on 10 July 1913 at Van Wert Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Harry H. Priddy and Blanche Osborne.¹

     Wilbur H. Priddy was born on 28 April 1877 at Van Wert Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Franklin Priddy and Caroline Price.¹ Wilbur H. Priddy lived in 1926 at Clarkston, Oakland Co., MI, Farmer.¹

     Russell Lea Pridgeon was born on 29 September 1899 at Houston, Harris Co., TX. He married Evelyn Elizabeth Windell, daughter of Jesse Martin Windell and Emma Elizabeth Nussbaumer, on 2 March 1956 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Russell Lea Pridgeon died on 17 August 1967 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 67.

     Alice Virginia Priest was born on 24 October 1925 at Portland, Jay Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Eber Jared Priest and Phoeba Jesteene Gross.¹
Note: There was a marriage of an Alice Priest to Paul Mahoney in Martion County, Indiana on 30 NOV 1947. On a 1950 passenger list, this Alice Priest travelled using her maiden name. Cannot deterimine whether the 1947 marriage was the same person. Virginia Priest is listed as a Sutherland in her sister's obituary. DLB 2019.

     Eber Jared Priest was born on 6 July 1901 at Jackson Twp., Jay Co., IN. He was the son of Edgar A. Priest and Laura Belle Myers. Eber Jared Priest married Phoeba Jesteene Gross, daughter of Charles Franklin Gross and Margaret Ellen Urick, on 19 October 1920 at Jay Co., IN, license date. Eber Jared Priest and Phoeba Jesteene Gross were divorced. Eber Jared Priest died on 31 May 1988 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 86. He was buried in June 1988 at Twin Hill Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #19962984.

     Edgar A. Priest was born on 27 December 1875 at Jay Co., IN. He married Laura Belle Myers circa 1900. Edgar A. Priest died on 3 January 1940 at Henry Co., IN, at age 64. He was buried in January 1940 at Twin Hill Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #19962985.

     Mary Ann Priest was born on 7 June 1807 at Frederick Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter De Priest and Rebecca Rout Smith. Mary Ann Priest married George Conrad, son of Joseph Conrad and Margaret Rebecca Sonner, on 9 September 1825 at Culpeper Co., VA. Mary Ann Priest died on 26 March 1893 at Lewis Co., WV, at age 85.

     Mary Ann Priest was born in 1861 at Ontario, Canada.¹ She married Moses Starr, son of Thomas S. Starr and Mary E. Grove, on 26 July 1885 at Alpena Twp., Alpena Co., MI, no children. Mary Ann Priest died on 2 April 1951 at Alpena, Alpena Co., MI. She was buried in April 1951 at Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena Co., MI, Findagrave #126262144.

     Norma Elaine Priest was born on 24 September 1924 at Portland, Jay Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Eber Jared Priest and Phoeba Jesteene Gross. Norma Elaine Priest married Paul Rankin Kennett, son of Polly J. Coffey, in 1954. Norma Elaine Priest died on 6 February 2011 at Indianaopolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 86

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Norma Elaine Priest Kennett 86, of Indianapolis, passed February 6, 2011. She was born September 22, 1924 in Portland, IN, the daughter of the late Eber Jared and Jesteene (Gross) Priest.

She was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Norma attended Taylor University, and graduated from the University of Michigan as an RN. She was a graduate of Indiana University, where she received her Bachelor's in Nursing (1959). Also, she received her Master's in Education from Butler University (1975).

She worked as a public health nurse for the Marion County Health Department. She taught in the School of Nursing at the University of Indianapolis and worked as a Registered Nurse at Community Hospital East.

Norma is survived by her children, Rebecca (Mark) Holm, Nathan Kennett, Stephen (Elana) Kennett and Mary A. Kennett (Janet Stackpole); her siblings include Char Priest, Virginia Sutherland, Glenn Priest, Hugh Priest, David Priest, Diane Jackson; grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Holm; friend, Paul Kennett.

She was buried in February 2011 at Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Findagrave #65293530.

     Sarah Priest was born circa 1815 at Virginia.¹ She married Samuel Hamrick.¹

     D. Wendel Priestly was born circa 1917 at Union Co. (probably), NM.¹ She was the daughter of David Wendel Priestly and Nancy Day Exum.¹
Note: Married 21 JUL 1937, Taos, New Mexico.

     David Wendel Priestly was born in September 1877 at Canton, Madison Co., MS.^1,2 He was the son of James Priestly and Harriet E. Wendel. David Wendel Priestly married Nancy Day Exum, daughter of Kinchen Williams Exum and Susan Virginia Ledbetter, on 26 November 1908.³ David Wendel Priestly lived in 1910 at Yazoo Ward 1, Yazoo Co., MS.⁴ He died on 8 October 1944 at Clayton, Union Co., NM, at age 67.

     Ella Priestly was born in October 1880 at Canton, Madison Co., MS.¹ She was the daughter of James Priestly and Harriet E. Wendel. Ella Priestly married David C. Hester, son of Charles Hester and Honoria (?), in 1906 at Madison Co., MS, no children.² Ella Priestly lived in 1910 at Canton East Ward, Madison Co., MS. She died on 30 May 1960 at Jackson, Rankin Co., MS, at age 79.

     James Priestly was born circa 1843 at Mississippi.¹ He married Harriet E. Wendel, daughter of David Deaderick Wendel and Sarah Jane Keeble, in 1875.

     Paul J. Priestly was born in July 1884 at Canton, Madison Co., MS.¹ He was the son of James Priestly and Harriet E. Wendel. Occupation: Timekeeper for construction company in 1920. Paul J. Priestly lived in January 1920 at 227 West Chestnut, Akron, Summit Co., OH. He lived in April 1930 at Massillon State Hospital, Massillon, Stark Co., OH, Patient, single.² He died in 1930 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, or possibly at the Massillon State Hospital in Stark County.
Note: Did not marry.

     Deanna Francis Priewe was born on 14 January 1953. She lived between 1990 and 2008 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. She died on 16 February 2008 at age 55. She was buried in February 2008 at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Findagrave #34707491.

     Susan Primm was born in 1888 at Illinois. She married Marion E. Sparks, son of Samuel Sparks and Mary Ellen Wendell, in November 1909.

     Benjamin Primmer was born in February 1860 at Iowa.¹ He married Ruth A. (?) circa 1883.¹

     Florence May Primmer was born circa 1890 at Iowa.¹ She married Clarence Edwin Abernathy circa 1908.¹ Florence May Primmer died in 1944. She was buried in 1944 at Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #67315204.

     Glenn Estus Primmer was born on 20 November 1893 at Iowa.¹ He married Mabel Ida Abernathy in December 1912 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA.¹ Glenn Estus Primmer died in May 1964 at age 70. He was buried in 1964 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #44438909.

     Harold Ray Primmer was born on 21 December 1928 at Cedar, Benton Co., IA. He was the son of Mont Ray Primmer and Hazel Louise Turner. Harold Ray Primmer died on 2 October 1934 at age 5. He was buried in October 1934 at West View Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA.

     James Russell Primmer was born on 8 May 1917 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA. He was the son of Mont Ray Primmer and Hazel Louise Turner. James Russell Primmer married Lois Lucille Burrows, daughter of Raymond Burrows and Hazel M. (?), on 21 April 1938 at Cresco, Howard Co., IA. James Russell Primmer died on 1 July 1988 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 71. He was buried in July 1988 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

     Larry Dee Primmer was born on 21 September 1943 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. He was the son of James Russell Primmer and Lois Lucille Burrows. Larry Dee Primmer died on 10 September 1968 at Raymond, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 24.

     Mont Ray Primmer was born on 5 March 1887 at Brandon, Buchanan Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Primmer and Ruth A. (?)¹ Mont Ray Primmer married Hazel Louise Turner, daughter of Theodore Thomas Turner and Louisa Luther, on 10 October 1915. Mont Ray Primmer died on 13 February 1977 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 89. He was buried in February 1977 at West View Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA.

     Robert Dale Primmer was born on 9 August 1921 at Cedar, Benton Co., IA. He was the son of Mont Ray Primmer and Hazel Louise Turner. Robert Dale Primmer married Frances Mabel Jones before 1944.

     Marjorie Belle Primrose was born on 23 December 1914 at Benton Co., IA. She was the daughter of Orville Adelbert Primrose and Mary Ann Moulds. Marjorie Belle Primrose married Robert Strawn Johnson, son of Thomas Clayton Johnson and Zelia Tabitha Strawn, on 24 December 1932 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Thursday, 29 Dec 1932; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Shellsburg. Ia. -- On Christmas eve at the home of the Rev. L. W. Inman of the Federated church, Miss Marjorie B. Primrose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orrie Primrose, and Thomas Johnson, were united in marriage by the pastor. The attendants were Warren Johnson and Miss Ruby Johnson. They will live with the bridegroom's parents until spring.


The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Wednesday, 20 Dec 1972; Page 28; (Newspapers.com):

OPEN HOUSE TO HONOR THE ROBERT JOHNSONS

LA PORTE CITY -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Johnson will be guests of honor from 2 to 4 Sunday for an open house in their home near La Porte City. The event marks their 40th wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their children and families: The Myron Thorns, Las Vegas, Nev; the Robert E. Johnsons. Winslow, Ill; the Ronald Johnsons, New Ulm, Minn., and the Gary Knoops, Hiawatha. Mr. Johnson and the former Marjorie primrose repeated marriage vows Dec. 24, 1932, in Shellsburg. There are 10 grandchildren.


The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Sunday, 03 October 1982; Page 26; (Newspapers.com);

SHELLSBURG -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Johnson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next Sunday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home. Host for the event are their children and families: Myron and Dolores Thorn of Las Vegas, Nev; Robert and Karen Johnson of Lena, Ill; Ronald Johnson and Gary and Patricia Knoop, all of Hiawatha. Marjorie Primrose and Mr. Johnson were married Dec. 24, 1932 and farmed in the La Porte City and Jesup area for about 36 years. The couple has 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.


The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 24 Oct 1982; Page 77; (Newspapers.com):

THANKS to all who sent cards and gifts and to those who attended our "50th Anniversary." Special thanks to our children.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Johnson.

Marjorie Belle Primrose died on 2 February 1989 at Benton Co., IA, at age 74

Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Saturday, 04 February 1989; Page 10; (Newspapers.com):

SHELLSBURG

Marjory B. Johnson, 74, died Thursday in Virginia Gay Memorial Hospital, Vinton, following a long illness. Survivors include two sons, Robert of Lena, Ill., and Ronald of Marion; two daughters, Dolores Thorn of Las Vegas, Nev., and Patricia Knoop of Hiawatha; a brother, Orville Primrose of Van Horne; two sisters, Dorothy Knaack and Margaret Smith, both of Vinton; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Robert, died Jan. 17.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Campbell-Russell's, Vinton, where friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.


Unknown newspaper; February 1989; per Teresa Kent family tree; (Ancestry.com):

Marjorie B. Johnson

SHELLSBURG - Marjorie Belle Johnson, 74, Shellsburg, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989 at Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton.

Funeral services were at Campbell-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton, Feb. 6. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg.

She is survived by two sons, Robert E., Lena, Ill. Ronald C., Manon; two daughters, Delores Thorn, Las Vegas, Nev; Mrs. Patricia Knopp, Hiawatha, Two sisters, Dorothy Knaack, Vinton; Margaret Smith, Vinton, one brother, Orville Primrose, Van Horne; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded death by her husband, Jan. 17, 1989, her parents, one son, Thomas, one grandson, three great-grandsons, two brothers and one sister.

She was buried in February 1989 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #31725258.

     Orville Adelbert Primrose was born on 1 July 1885 at Benton Co., IA. He married Mary Ann Moulds. Orville Adelbert Primrose died on 19 June 1943 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, at age 57. He was buried in June 1943 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #31635637.

     Edward Prince married Eugenia Dawes, daughter of Henry Cox Dawes and Josephine Barnes.¹