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     Foy Niles DeVault was born on 27 February 1900. He was the son of Frederick William DeVault and Laura Adelaide Martin. Foy Niles DeVault married Hazel Harrison, daughter of James Landon Harrison and Laura Conner. Foy Niles DeVault died on 24 April 1984 at age 84. He was buried in April 1984 at Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

     Francis Howard DeVault was born on 21 April 1917 at Martinsburg, Audrain Co., MO. He was the son of John Baker DeVault and Effie Dye Walker. Francis Howard DeVault married Edna Irene Lierheimer, daughter of George Lierheimer and Lillie Dale Erisman, on 10 May 1942 at First Presbyterian Church, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO. Francis Howard DeVault died on 30 August 1998 at Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, at age 81

OBITUARY
Francis DeVault
Francis H. DeVault, 81, of 2820 Highway Z, Mexico, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, at Audrain Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mr. DeVault will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Arnold Funeral Home with Dave Fray officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. DeVault had lived in Mexico since 1939. He had worked at Kaiser Refractories for 15 years, and also farmed north of Mexico. He was born April 21, 1917, in Martinsburg, a son of John B. and Effie Walker DeVault. On May 10, 1942, he married Edna I Lierheimer at the First Presbyterian Church in Mexico. She survives at the home. He is also survived by two sons, Donald W. DeVault of Paris and Charles H. DeVault of Mexico; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, and a twin sister, Ruth Read of La Jolla, California.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John B. DeVault, Jr. Mr. DeVault was a 1936 Graduate of Mexico High School. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and a former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mexico. He was also a member of the Mexico Moose Lodge.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation or Bethel Presbyterian Church.

He was buried in September 1998 at Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO.

     Frank Alton DeVault was born on 5 April 1906 at Shelby Co., IN. He was the son of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Frank Alton DeVault married Hazel Irene DeBaun, daughter of Charles E. DeBaun and Minnie E. Schonfield, on 16 June 1932 at Marion Co., IN; no children. Frank Alton DeVault and Hazel Irene DeBaun were divorced before April 1940. Frank Alton DeVault married Zirla Clark, daughter of Frank O. Clark, in 1942; no children. Frank Alton DeVault died on 27 September 1960 at age 54 OBITUARY - The Indianapolis Star; Indianapolis, Indiana; Wednesday, September 28, 1960; Page 23 (Newspapers.com)

Frank DeVault
Shelbyville, Ind. (Spl) -- Frank DeVault, 54 years old, 1302 Lexington Avenue, Indianapolis, died yesterday morning while helping to load horses into a truck on a Shelby county farm.
Mr. DeVault, a New York Central Railroad switchman and harness horseman, was stricken at the Cletus Kuhn farm near the Shelby-Rush County lines. It was believed he suffered a heart attack.
He had resided all of his life in Shelby County until going to Indianapolis 17 years ago. Mr. DeVault was a member of the Brookfield Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Zirla DeVault, five sisters, Mrs. James Lamb and Mrs. Garnet Keplinger, both of Shelbyville, Mrs. Nelis Wilkins of Indianapolis, Mrs. Walter Anderson of Rush County and Mrs. Walter Binkley of Chicago, and five brothers, Roy, Harry and Ralph DeVault, all of Shelby County, Fred DeVault of Greenfield and Louis DeVault of Madison.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Mortuary in Shelbyville.

Note: The term "harness horseman" as used in Frank's obituary is believed to refer to harness racing.

He was buried in 1960 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN.

     Frank Fitzgerald DeVault was born in July 1878 at North Carolina. He was the son of Charles Wesley DeVault and Laura L. Pulliam. Frank Fitzgerald DeVault died in 1904 Died at age 17. He was buried in 1904 at Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.

     Frank Shields DeVault was born on 3 April 1905 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Joseph Gilbert DeVault and Nannie Elvira DePew. Frank Shields DeVault married Isabelle Duncan, daughter of William Southern Duncan and Princess A. Gates, on 23 December 1933 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., NC. Occupation: High school teacher, Galax, Virginia and principal at Woodlawn High School, Carroll County, Virginia. Frank Shields DeVault lived in 1961 at Woodlawn, VA. He died on 27 March 1976 at Galax, VA, at age 70. He was buried in March 1976 at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, VA.

     Franklin Lloyd DeVault was born on 9 November 1932 at Weldon, DeWitt Co., IL. He was the son of Julius Raymond DeVault and Hattie Mae James. Franklin Lloyd DeVault died on 12 April 2013 at Normal, McLean Co., IL, at age 80 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Franklin L. DeVault, 80, was a son of Julius R. and Hattie Mae James DeVault. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary DeVault; two daughters, Janice Jenkins and one in infancy; six brothers and four sisters.

He married Barbara Irene Wick on Nov. 3, 1957 in St. James, Mo. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Eric DeVault; one grandson, Corey Jenkins and a son-in-law, Rick Jenkins.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was buried in April 2013 at Imhoff Cemetery, Carlock, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #108657516.

     Frederick DeVault was born on 26 January 1840 at the farm six miles from Greeneville, Greene Co., TN.¹ He was the son of David DeVault and Mariah Cox. Frederick DeVault died on 5 March 1903 at age 63.
Note: Did not marry.

     Frederick Arthur DeVault was born on 16 November 1898 at Pratt Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Valentine Franklin DaVault and Lucinda Adella Fallis.¹ Frederick Arthur DeVault married Mabel Mary Wright after January 1920 at Kansas. Frederick Arthur DeVault died on 1 August 1928 at Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, at age 29; After Fred's death, Mabel remarried to Harry E. Chapman. He was buried in August 1928 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #76140681.

     Frederick Reece DeVault was born on 22 May 1916 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Frederick Reece DeVault married Florence C. Ruschhaupt, daughter of William August Ruschhaupt and Emma Hibner. Frederick Reece DeVault began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Sergeant. He died on 26 February 1993 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., IN, at age 76. He was buried in 1993 at New Palestine Cemetery, New Palestine, Hancock Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 15318193.

     Note: Provided much of the family history information in 1937 to Newland DeVault for his book.

Member and Elder in the Leesburg Presbyterian Church for over 60 years.

Frederick Russell DeVault was born on 18 July 1855 at Leesburg, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of John DaVault and Amanda Jane Russell. Occupation: Farmer and historian. Frederick Russell DeVault was educated; Private schools and King College. He married Blanche Etta Sill, daughter of Frederick Sill and Mary Stiver, on 4 February 1880 at Leesburg, Washington Co., TN. Frederick Russell DeVault died on 9 March 1945 at Leesburg, Washington Co., TN, at age 89 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, March 10, 1945

FREDERICK R. DEVAULT
Frederick Russell DeVault, 89, died at 8:30 o'clock last night at his home at Leesburg after a brief illness. He had been a member and elder of the Leesburg Prebyterian Church for 50 years.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Blanche Sill DeVault; two sons, E. G. DeVault of Bristol and H. U. DeVault of Prince Albert, Canada; a daughter, Mrs. D. D. Roseborough of Mount Dora, Fla; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Leesburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. Leo Hall, Pastor, and the Rev. W. C. Young in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge.
He was buried in March 1945 at Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., TN, Headstone legend:

FREDERICK RUSSELL DEVAULT
JULY 18, 1855 -- MARCH 9, 1945
WIFE
BLANCHE SILL DEVAULT
OCT. 28, 1858 -- DEC. 7, 1952.

     Frederick William DeVault was born on 1 June 1851 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Samuel Kitzmiller DaVault and Nancy Kitzmiller. Frederick William DeVault married Laura Adelaide Martin, daughter of Henry A. Martin and Matilda Brown, on 2 October 1873. Occupation: Teacher and 13th pastor of Buffalo Ridge Church, 1905 - 1910. at Washington Co., TN. Frederick William DeVault died on 27 June 1939 at Washington Co., TN, at age 88.¹ He was buried in June 1939 at Gray Community Cemetery, Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN.

     Frederick William DeVault was born on 6 May 1893. He was the son of Frederick William DeVault and Laura Adelaide Martin. Frederick William DeVault married Frances Robertson. Frederick William DeVault married Florence Ward. Frederick William DeVault died on 9 June 1971 at age 78.

     Gary A. DeVault was born on 8 November 1957. He was the son of Franklin Lloyd DeVault. Gary A. DeVault died on 24 October 2010 at age 52. He was buried in October 2010 at Imhoff Cemetery, Carlock, McLean Co., MO, Findagrave #80101489.

     George C. DeVault was born on 1 January 1834 at Ross Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Jasper DeVault and Nancy Ross.¹ George C. DeVault married Prudence Davalt, daughter of John Davalt and Julia Ann Blevins, on 25 March 1858. George C. DeVault died on 6 March 1891 at Winterset, Madison Co., IA, at age 57. He was buried in March 1891 at Norwalk Cemetery, Warren Co., IA.
Note: per Tracy DeVault:

George was a descendant of Pierre D'Veau. As far as we know Pierre was not related to Henry Dewald of Pennsylvania. At least one other descendant of Pierre married a descendant of Henry Dewald of Pennsylvania. That was Edward Blades-Hervey who married Mary Lauretta Hughes Patterson.

     George Edward DeVault was born on 28 August 1908 at DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of William Weldon DeVault and Adelaide Gresham. George Edward DeVault married Willie Alma Green on 8 August 1951 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. George Edward DeVault died on 31 January 1993 at age 84. He was buried in February 1993 at American Legion Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., VA, Findagrave #90821999.

     George Henry DeVault was also known as "Henry". He was born on 1 January 1812 at Hanover, York Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Davault and Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller. George Henry DeVault married Emily Seraphina Berry, daughter of John Berry and Kitty Shryock, on 28 May 1847 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN. George Henry DeVault died on 31 March 1889 at Bristol Independent City, VA, at age 77. He was buried in April 1889 at East Hill Cemetery, Bristol Independent City, VA.
Note: Henry established a tannery at Elizabethton, Tennessee and it was here that he met Emily Berry.

Letter from George DeVault's grandson, David Sullins DeVault, to Newland DeVault, February 6, 1951
"There is an episode that may be worth telling. During the Civil War, a friend of my Grandfather (George Henry DeVault) told him that a band of Unionists were planning to burn his property at Elizabethton and kill him. He hastily packed what he could carry in two wagons and at 2 A.M. set out for the Tenn-Va state line, arriving at Goodson (now Bristol) Va at 3 P.M. the next day and bought a house at or on the Virginia side of town."

     George Henry DeVault was born on 24 July 1864 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of John David DeVault and Cynthia H. Wells. Cause of death: on 13 January 1888 spinal meningitis. George Henry DeVault died on 13 January 1888 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 23. He was buried in January 1888 at Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.

     George Jefferson DeVault was born on 7 June 1906 at Twelve miles north of Jet, Alfalfa Co., OK. He was the son of Samuel Henry DeVault and Margaret Angeline Shutt. George Jefferson DeVault married Sadie Greenman, daughter of Frank C. Greenman and Mary Williams, on 11 September 1937 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK. George Jefferson DeVault died on 17 April 1957 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK, at age 50. Cause of death: on 17 April 1957 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Collapsed and died of a heart attack at Fred Lewis' auto body shop. He was buried in April 1957 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Findagrave #140074156.

     George Valentine DeVault was born on 23 February 1862 at DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Valentine DeVault and Edna Anne Hannah. George Valentine DeVault married Margaret Embry, daughter of Charles Talton Embry and Elizabeth H. Bridges, on 30 August 1893 at Jessamine Co., KY. George Valentine DeVault married Barbara E. Higgenbothom, daughter of Reese Bowen Higgenbothom and Louise Jame Emmons, after January 1920. George Valentine DeVault died on 23 March 1951 at Umatilla, Lake Co., FL, at age 89.

     George Wesley DeVault was born on 16 January 1927 at DuPage Co. (probably), IL.¹ He was the son of Ralph Pulliam DeVault and Ruth C. Tenney.¹

     Gideon DeVault was born in 1810 at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Valentine DeVault and Anna Barbara May. Gideon DeVault married Elizabeth Gerringer.

     Glenna DeVault married an unknown person on 10 October 188 at Washington Co., TN. She was born on 11 April 1867 at Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Valentine DeVault and Florence Allison. Glenna DeVault married Michael D. Massengill, son of John Massengill and Mary Jane Colbaugh, on 10 October 1888 at Washington Co., TN, Five children born, all living as of the 1910 census.³ Glenna DeVault died on 17 September 1912 at age 45. She was buried in September 1912 at Piney Flats United Methodist Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 76453657.

     Glenola Bernice Devault was born on 4 August 1925 at Sun City, Barber Co., KS. She was the daughter of Samuel Devault and Eve Fayetta Bolser. Glenola Bernice Devault married Charles Floyd Williams on 15 June 1945 at Kansas, per divorce record. Glenola Bernice Devault and Charles Floyd Williams were divorced on 23 July 1958 at Benton Co., AR. Glenola Bernice Devault died on 7 January 1984 at Rogers, Benton Co., AR, at age 58. She was buried in January 1984 at Pratt Cemetery, Garfield, Benton Co., AR, Findagrave #5390490.

     Hannah M. DeVault was born on 7 July 1842 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel DeVault and Sarah Elizabeth Heskett.¹ Hannah M. DeVault married Robinson M. Wilson on 7 June 1865 at Guernsey Co., OH. Hannah M. DeVault died on 30 May 1916 at Kimbolton, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 73. She was buried in June 1916 at Kimbolton Cemetery, Kimbolton, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #37427480.

     Harriett Artheretta DeVault was born on 4 February 1922 at Shelby Co., IN. She was the daughter of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Harriett Artheretta DeVault married Garnett Wendell Keplinger, son of Jefferson Leonard Keplinger and Evelyn Clark, on 3 April 1944. Harriett Artheretta DeVault died on 3 October 1992 at Indiana at age 70. She was buried in October 1992 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 91359569.

     Harry Arthur DeVault was born on 4 February 1922 at Shelby Co., IN. He was the son of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Harry Arthur DeVault married Erma Ellen Rutherford, daughter of Cecil William Rutherford and Zelphia Lavon Sink, on 2 September 1951 at St. Paul, Decatur Co., IN. Harry Arthur DeVault died on 17 April 1999 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 77 OBITUARY

Former Shelbyville resident Harry A. DeVault, 77, Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday at Mesa Lutheran Hospital.
He was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Shelby County to William and Stella (Pence) DeVault. He married Erma (Rutherford) DeVault on Sept. 2, 1951, and she survives.
Mr. DeVault was an auto mechanic, retiring in 1987. He moved to Arizona from Shelbyville in 1985.
Mr. DeVault was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of American Legion Post 70, Shelbyville, and the Shelbyville Masonic Lodge.
Other survivors include a daughter, Karen Hoyt, Paris, Mich; two sisters, Elizabeth Lamb, Shelbyville, and Melvina Binkley, Westport; a brother, Roy DeVault, Shelbyville; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. L.J. Poe officiating. Burial will be in Paul Hill Cemetery, St. Paul. Graveside military services will be conducted by Shelby County veterans organizations.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Shelby Lodge 28, F.&A.M., will conduct Masonic rites at 8 p.m.

He was buried in April 1999 at Paul Hill Cemetery, St. Paul, Decatur Co., IN.

     Hattie Almeda DeVault was born on 6 November 1869 at Flourville, Sullivan Co., TN.^1,2 She was the daughter of Valentine DeVault and Florence Allison. Hattie Almeda DeVault married Charles George Hannah, son of John William Hannah and Rebecca Caroline Marsh, on 24 December 1890 at Washington Co., TN. Hattie Almeda DeVault lived on 11 June 1900 at Civil District 11, Washington Co., TN, with brother Bynum and sisters Callie DeVault and Beulah Hale.³ She lived on 28 April 1910 at 108 Walnut Street, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.⁴ She lived on 14 January 1920 at 114 East Unaka Avenue, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.⁵ She died on 10 November 1947 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 78. She was buried in November 1947 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 110351494.

     Hazel Grace DeVault was born on 13 April 1922 at Hilltop, Douglas Co., CO. She was the daughter of Charles P. DeVault and Elizabeth Cain. Hazel Grace DeVault married Harold H. Yetter, son of Harold E. Yetter and Jessie E. (?), in June 1946. Hazel Grace DeVault died on 7 October 1995 at Mesa Co. (probably), CO, at age 73.

     Henry Edward DeVault was born on 29 March 1915 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Julius Raymond DeVault and Hattie Mae James.¹ Henry Edward DeVault married Irene L. Flynn, daughter of Samuel D. Flynn and Ella May Eller, on 30 October 1945 at Stanford, Lincoln Co., KY. Henry Edward DeVault died on 2 March 1984 at Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL, at age 68 OBITUARY - Herald and Review; Decatur, Illinois; Sunday, March 4, 1984; Page 9 (via Newspapers.com):

DeVault
FARMER CITY -- Henry Edward DeVault, 68, of Farmer City died 2:32 p.m. Friday (March 2, 1984) in his home.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Stensel-Calvert-Belangee Funeral Home, Farmer City, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City. Memorials: Farmer City First Baptist Church or America Heart Association.
Mr. DeVault was born in St. James, M., son of Julius Raymond and Hattie Mae DeVault. He was owner and operator of DeVault Disposal Service and DeVault Ice House, Farmer City. He married Irene L. Flynn in 1945.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Elizabeth Ann) Gawthorp of Farmer City; brothers, William and Robert, both of Farmer City; Frank of Normal; sisters, Dora O'Neal of Farmer City; Clara Hoosier of Mansfield; Dorothy Hubbs of Bloomington; three grandchildren.
Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

He was buried in March 1984 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL, Findagrave #35385312.

     Henry Graydon DeVault was born on 21 October 1892 at Bayard, Morrill Co., NE. He was the son of William Peter DeVault and Anna Elizabeth Campbell. Henry Graydon DeVault married Cecile Alta Howell, daughter of Dallas C. Howell and Charlotte C. Holloway, on 4 May 1915 at Bayard, Morrill Co., NE. Henry Graydon DeVault lived at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. He married Josephine Brusso after 1930. Henry Graydon DeVault died on 6 November 1971 at Eastpointe, Macomb Co., MI, at age 79.
Note:

When Tracy Lynn DeVault was a kid, he was told several times that Henry had left his grandmother shortly after his dad was born. As he grew older, the story changed somewhat. Also, he was able to unearth some heretofore unknown facts. Here is what is now known.

Cecile moved to Bayard with her parents and two brothers some time after 1910. They had been living in Kirkman, Iowa. Cecile's father died in 1913 of appendicitis. His death left the family in a severe financial strait. Cecile was living with her mother when she and Henry were married on May 4, 1915. Cecile was then 21 years old and Henry was 22.

Sometime after they were married Cecile and Henry moved to Des Moines, Iowa. Tracy was told that they moved to Des Moines because Henry could find work there. (Tracy has since learned that Henry did not get along with his dad and that may have been the reason they moved away.) Cecile and Henry were living in Iowa when she became pregnant. The story Tracy's mom was told is that Cecile, being such a small women, caused concern that she might have a difficult delivery. It was decided that she would return to Bayard, so that she could be with her mother when their child was born. William Dallas DeVault (aka Bill) was born on March 7, 1918 (almost three years after Cecile and Henry had married). Apparently the delivery went well, but William became ill shortly after he was born. Within about three months Cecile had returned to Iowa. The story goes on to say that while cleaning their apartment she discovered evidence that a women had been living there while she was in Nebraska. She is supposed to have confronted Henry and he is supposed to have said, "Well, what did you expect would happen if you left me alone for several months?" Cecile then left Henry and returned to Bayard. Cecile told Marvel (Bill's wife) that Henry returned once when Bill was a couple of years old. Henry said he wanted to get back together, but by then Cecile was managing without him, and they apparently had some differences that they could not overcome.

Tracy's biggest problem with this story is that in tracking Henry down, he located the 1920 census for Des Moines, Iowa. It shows Cecile, Henry and his dad (then almost two years old) all living together. He is sure it was Cecile that provided the information to the census taker because his dad is listed as "Dallas". Only Cecile called his dad "Dallas" (Bill's middle name after Cecile's father). Henry called him William (his first name after Henry's father). This means that Cecile and Henry had been together for at least five years. They may have been together even longer than that. It is not known when she returned to Bayard.

In 1933, when Bill was fifteen years old, Cecile wrote to Henry's brother, William Lynn DeVault (aka "Lynn") who was then living in Livingston, Montana. She was out of work and trying to locate Henry. It is doubtful that she was able to locate him.

Letter from Cecile DeVault to her brother-in-law, William Lynn DeVault:

Bayard, Nebr.
Jan 19 - 1933

Dear Lynn:

Do you know where Henry is at this time? We heard he was with you some time ago. I'll tell you why I am asking.

I am out of work just now. Can't seem to get a job at any price, and since Henry hasn't sent Bill a thin dime in the past ten years, I thought he might help him a little now. You know Bill will be fifteen in March, is a "Freshie" this year, also a member of the Boy Scouts, he needs clothes. We have never asked Henry for anything (and never would could I find work) it seems to me it is no more than right for him to at least help some at this time. What do you think?

Would surely thank you a lot, if you help me locate him. We hope you are well, happy and prosperous.

Sincerely,

Cecile & Bill


As for Henry, he eventually moved to Detroit, Michigan. Tracy spoke to the oldest nephew of his second wife. He said that Henry showed up about 1935. He began working at the Chrysler automobile assembly plant on Kurcheval Street. Apparently he worked there until he retired. Shortly after he arrived in Detroit he began dating Josephine Brusso. They were eventually married and lived together until Henry died in 1973. Henry and Josephine owned a small wood frame house that was appraised at $32,000 when Josephine died in 1983. Henry was described as a difficult person to get to know. He worked during the week, had a garden and enjoyed keeping up his yard. On the weekends he would watch television and get mad at the commercials. (Tracy's dad used to watch television and get mad at the news.) Josephine's niece said that Henry had told them that he had been married before and had a son. Henry never talked about his family, but he did talk about farming when he was in the country.