Solomon Valley Chronicles

Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY were married on 6 Apr 1867 in Sangamon County, Illinois. Otis and Elizabeth appeared in the census in 1875 at Freedom Township in Republic County, Kansas. O. F. Personette was an Indiana-born 30-year-old white male.  E. M. Personette, a white female, was a 29-year-old born in Illinois. They had both come to Kansas from Illinois. Others in the household were two females (Mary B., age five; and Juna E., age one). Both of these girls were born in Kansas. Otis and Elizabeth appeared in the census in 1880 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Otis was a 35-year-old white male born in Indiana to an Indiana born father and a New York born mother.  Elizabeth was an Illinois born 35-year-old white female whose father was born in Massachusetts and her mother in Ohio.  Others in the household were a son (Alfred, age seven months) and two daughters (Mary, age 11; and Juanita, age six). Otis and Elizabeth appeared in the census in 1885 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. O.F. Personett was a 40-year-old white male who had been born in Indiana. E. M. was a 39-year-old white female who had been born in Illinois. They had both come to Kansas from Illinois. Others in the household were three females (Mary B., age 15; Junie Etta, age 11 and Riby, age four) and two males (A.A., age six; and "Person", age one). All of the minors had been born in Kansas. Otis and Elizabeth appeared in the census in 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. O. F. Personett was a white male, 50 years old, who had been born in Indiana. Elizabeth was a 48-year-old female who had been born in Illinois. They had both come to Kansas from Indiana. Others in the household were three males (A.A., age 15; Mark Melvin, age eight; and Archibald, age six) and two females (Rosa L., age 13; and Esther W., age four), all of whom had been born in Kansas. Elizabeth Marie BAILEY, daughter of Moses BAILEY and Maria D. DILL, was born on 17 Nov 1846 in Illinois. She died on 17 Feb 1907 at the age of 60 in Graham County, Kansas. She was buried in Roscoe Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas. Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY had the following children:

1.1. Liza J. PERSONETTE was born circa 1867. She died before 1875 at the age of 8.

1.2. Thomas P. PERSONETTE was born circa 1868. He died before 1875 at the age of 7.

1.3. Mary Belle PERSONETT was born on 17 Nov 1869 in Kansas. She was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1875 census in Republic County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Mary, living with her parents and two younger siblings, was an eleven-year-old Kansas born white female. Mary was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1885 census in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She died on 28 Sep 1897 at the age of 27 in Graham County, Kansas. She was buried in Roscoe Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

Mary Belle PERSONETT and Isaac Newton COOK were married on 26 Feb 1888 at the home of Oliver Perry Hankins in Graham County, Kansas. Mary and Isaac appeared in the census in 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Isaac Newton COOK, son of Francis Marion COOK and Mary Ellen STRANGE, was born on 6 Oct 1862 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jackson Twp., Clinton County, Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Isaac appeared on the census in 1885 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Isaac died on 23 Aug 1948 at the age of 85 in Bogue, Graham County, Kansas. He was buried in Roscoe Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas. The grave is unmarked. Mary Belle PERSONETT and Isaac Newton COOK had the following children:

1.3.1. Ethel Blanch COOK was born on 7 Feb 1889 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska. She appeared on the census in 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Ethel, enumerated with her widowed father and five younger siblings, was an eleven-year-old white female born in Nebraska during February 1889. Ethel appeared on the census in 1910 in Wildhorse Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Ethel, born in Nebraska, was a 21-year-old white female living in the household of Allie Personette as a boarder.  Homer Young was also a boarder in the same household. She died on 16 Dec 1968 at the age of 79 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas. She was buried in Wildhorse Twp Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

Ethel Blanch COOK and Homer Addison YOUNG were married on 1 Nov 1910 in Bogue, Graham County, Kansas. Homer Addison YOUNG, son of Addison Neblick YOUNG and Ella Jane HOLLIDAY, was born on 22 Dec 1883 in Grant City, Worth County, Missouri. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Wildhorse Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Born in Missouri to Ohio born parents, Homer was enumerated in the household of Allie Personette as a boarder.  Another boarder in the household was Ethel Cook. He died on 2 Mar 1956 at the age of 72 in Bogue, Graham County, Kansas. Homer was buried in Wildhorse Twp Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

1.3.2. Nancy Ellen COOK was born on 7 Jul 1890 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska. She appeared on the census in 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Nancy, enumerated with her father and five siblings, was a nine-year-old white female born in Nebraska during July 1890. Nancy died in 1954 at the age of 64 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.

Nancy Ellen COOK and Jacob Madison COCHRAN were married in 1907 in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas. Jacob Madison COCHRAN, son of Jacob Benjamin COCHRAN and Clora Jane MILLER, was born on 17 Dec 1881 in Marengo, Marengo County, Iowa. He died on 26 Jul 1954 at the age of 72 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.

1.3.3. Lela L. COOK was born in May 1892 in Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Born in Kansas during May 1892, Leli was an eight-year-old white female living with her widowed father and five siblings. Lela appeared on the census in 1910 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas.

1.3.4. Emily L. COOK was born in May 1894 in Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Living with her widowed father and five siblings, Ema [sic] was a five-year-old white female born during February 1895 in Kansas. Emily appeared on the census in 1910 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas.

1.3.5. Marion Otis COOK was born on 14 Dec 1895 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Maryon [sic] was a four-year-old white male born during December 1895 in Kansas living with his widowed father and five sisters. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Marion died on 6 Jul 1984 at the age of 88 in Alturas, Modoc County, California.

1.3.6. Mary Belle COOK was born in 1897 in Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Born in Kansas during October 1897, Mary was enumerated with her widowed father and five older siblings as a two-year-old white female. Mary died in 1975 at the age of 78 .

Mary Belle COOK and George Raymond PARROTT were married before 1921. George Raymond PARROTT was born (date unknown).

Mary Belle COOK and John KENWORTHY were married. John KENWORTHY was born (date unknown).

Mary Belle COOK and Mason ZOPPE were married. Mason ZOPPE was born (date unknown).

1.4. Juanita Etta "Junie" PERSONETT was born on 6 Feb 1874 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. She was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1875 census in Republic County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Juanita, born in Kansas, was a six-year-old white female enumerated with her parents and two siblings. Junie was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1885 census in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She died on 10 Apr 1943 at the age of 69 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. She was buried in Penokee Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

Juanita Etta "Junie" PERSONETT and Charles Elias CLARK were married on 10 Mar 1892. Charles Elias CLARK was born on 8 Nov 1865 in Kossuth County, Iowa. He died on 31 Dec 1946 at the age of 81 in Penokee, Graham County, Kansas. He was buried in Penokee Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas. Juanita Etta PERSONETT and Charles Elias CLARK had the following children:

1.4.1. Mildred Leona "Millie" CLARK was born on 25 Jan 1893 in Roscoe, Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Millbrook Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She died on 2 Jun 1976 at the age of 83 in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas. Millie was buried in Penokee Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

Mildred Leona "Millie" CLARK and Nicholas Alexander KNOUF were married on 25 Feb 1910. Nicholas Alexander KNOUF was born on 18 Jun 1888 in Graham County, Kansas.  In 1910,  Nicholas Alexander KNOUF was a farm laborer. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Millbrook Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He died on 23 Aug 1970 at the age of 82 in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas. Nicholas was buried in Penokee Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

1.4.2. Helen Irene CLARK was born on 2 Sep 1897 in Wakeeney, Trego County, Kansas. She died on 6 Mar 1965 at the age of 67 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. She was buried in Westminister Memorial Park, Orange County, California.

Helen Irene CLARK and John Warner SPELMAN were married on 25 Oct 1919 in Ault, Weld County, Colorado. John Warner SPELMAN was born (date unknown).

1.4.3. Velma Gladys CLARK was born on 13 Mar 1899 in Graham County, Kansas. She died on 25 May 1987 at the age of 88 in Fullerton, Orange County, California. She was buried in Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach, Orange County, California.

Velma Gladys CLARK and Ernie MELLOR were married on 31 Mar 1938 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ernie MELLOR was born on 15 Nov 1892 in Kansas. He died on 28 Jul 1968 at the age of 75 in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California. He was buried in Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach, Orange County, California.

1.4.4. Margaret Elizabeth CLARK was born on 31 May 1902 in Penokee, Graham County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Solomon Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She died on 22 Feb 1973 at the age of 70 in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas. Margaret was buried in Penokee Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

Margaret Elizabeth CLARK and John George CLARK were married on 5 Dec 1923. John George CLARK, son of Jesse Cullum CLARK and Margaret KEITH, was born on 19 Jun 1893 in Morland, Graham County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Solomon Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Solomon Twp., Graham County, Kansas. John died on 10 Apr 1976 at the age of 82 .

1.4.5. William Otis CLARK was born on 6 Jun 1904 in Penokee, Graham County, Kansas. He died on 10 Sep 1980 at the age of 76 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. He was cremated in California.

William Otis CLARK and Hope WELLER were married on 25 Nov 1953. Hope WELLER was born on 27 Aug 1904. She died in Jun 1987 at the age of 82 in Cabazan, Riverside County, California.

1.4.6. Charles Edward CLARK was born on 10 Oct 1906 in Penokee, Graham County, Kansas. He died on 29 May 1923 at the age of 16 in Penokee, Graham County, Kansas. He was buried in Penokee Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas.

1.4.7. Theodore Stanley CLARK was born on 12 Sep 1910 in Penokee, Graham County, Kansas. He died on 8 Feb 1988 at the age of 77 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.

Theodore Stanley CLARK and Gladys Veryl PICKETT were married on 29 Oct 1938 in Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Gladys Veryl PICKETT was born on 5 Jun 1912 in Lillis, Marshall County, Kansas. She died on 9 Aug 1983 at the age of 71 in Poway, San Diego County, California.

1.5. Ada Lou PERSONETTE was born circa 1875. She died before 1880 at the age of 5 .

1.6. Benjamin Martin PERSONETTE was born circa 1877. He died before 1880 at the age of 3 .

1.7. Sarah A. PERSONETTE was born circa 1878. He/she died before 1880 at the age of 2 .

1.8. Alfred Alonzo PERSONETTE was born in Dec 1879 in Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Born in Kansas the previous December, Alfred was a seven-month-old white male living with his parents and two older sisters. He was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1885 census in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Alfred was enumerated with his parents on the 1895  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He died on 7 Jun 1935 at the age of 55 in Granada, Prowers County, Colorado. Alfred was killed in the line of duty as an undersheriff. He was buried in Edmond Cemetery, Edmond, Norton County, Kansas.

Alfred Alonzo PERSONETTE and Bertha Ella CRUIKSHANK were married on 27 Sep 1905 in Graham County, Kansas. Bertha Ella CRUIKSHANK, daughter of Archibald C. CRUIKSHANK and Salina A. [_____], was born in Jul 1877 in Iowa. She was enumerated with her parents on the 1880  census  in Quincy Twp., Adams County, Iowa. She was enumerated with her parents on the 1885  census  in Quincy Twp., Adams County, Iowa. Bertha was enumerated with her parents on the 1895  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She was enumerated with her parents on the 1900  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She died in Mar 1966 at the age of 88 in Denver, Colorado. Alfred Alonzo PERSONETTE and Bertha Ella CRUIKSHANK had the following children:

1.8.1. Thelma PERSONETTE was born on 21 Nov 1906 in Kansas. She died on 16 Jan 1992 at the age of 85 in Denver, Colorado.

1.8.2. Lola PERSONETTE was born on 30 May 1910 in Kansas. She died on 11 Mar 1990 at the age of 79 .

1.8.3. Juanita Eileen PERSONETTE was born on 19 Jul 1916 in Edmond, Norton County, Kansas. She died on 17 Jul 1935 at the age of 18 in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado. She was buried in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado.

Juanita Eileen PERSONETTE and A. L. LAW were married before 1935. A. L. LAW was born circa 1914.

1.8.4. Vida Lois PERSONETTE was born on 15 Feb 1918 in Kansas. She died on 3 Jul 1935 at the age of 17 .

1.8.5. Twyla PERSONETTE was born in 1920. She died in Mar 1921 at the age of 1 in Edmond, Norton County, Kansas. She was buried in Edmond Cemetery, Edmond, Norton County, Kansas.

1.9. Roselyn E. PERSONETTE was born on 7 Jul 1881 in Roscoe, Graham County, Kansas. She was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1885 census in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She was enumerated with her parents on the 1895  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. Roselyn died of Spanish Influenza on 2 Apr 1919 at the age of 37 . She was buried in Rooks County, Kansas.

Roselyn E. PERSONETTE and Charles Edward ARNOLD were married on 17 Jun 1906 in Graham County, Kansas. Charles Edward ARNOLD was born on 1 May 1882 in Creston, Union County, Iowa. He died on 30 Jun 1964 at the age of 82 in St. Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas. He was buried in Rooks County, Kansas. Roselyn E. PERSONETTE and Charles Edward ARNOLD had the following children:

1.9.1. Nellie Arline ARNOLD was born on 25 May 1908 in Haigler, Dundy County, Nebraska. She died on 27 Mar 1990 at the age of 81 .

1.9.2. Otis ARNOLD was born in 1911.

1.9.3. June B. ARNOLD was born on 12 Jun 1912 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. She died on 13 Jul 1984 at the age of 72 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas.

1.9.4. Erma Vera ARNOLD was born in 1915. She was adopted.

1.9.5. Esther ARNOLD was born in 1917. She died of a ruptured appendix circa 1933 at the age of 16 .

1.10. Unknown PERSONETTE was born circa 1884 in Kansas. He was enumerated with Otis Franklin PERSONETTE and Elizabeth Marie BAILEY on the 1885 census in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He died before 1895 at the age of 11 .

1.11. Mark Melvin PERSONETT was born in May 1886 in Kansas. He was enumerated with his parents on the 1895  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He died strangulated hernia on 5 Feb 1928 at the age of 41 in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado. Mark was buried in Edmond Cemetery, Edmond, Norton County, Kansas.

1.12. Peter Archibald "Archie" PERSONETT was born on 31 May 1888 in Graham County, Kansas. He was enumerated with his parents on the 1895  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. He served in World War I, enlisting on 30 May 1918. He was discharged on 1 March 1919. Archie registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 while living at 747 Quitman Street in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. He died on 29 Oct 1958 at the age of 70 . He was buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Adams County, Colorado. His first and middle names may have been reversed.

Peter Archibald "Archie" PERSONETT and Lillian C. ARMSTRONG were married in 1921. Lillian C. ARMSTRONG was born on 18 Aug 1891 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She died on 7 May 1964 at the age of 72 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Peter Archibald PERSONETT and Lillian C. ARMSTRONG had the following children:

1.12.1. Bernoline "Pat" PERSONETT was born on 13 Jan 1922 in Edmond, Norton County, Kansas. She died on 3 Feb 1999 at the age of 77 in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado.

1.12.2. Oscar F. PERSONETT was born on 28 Jan 1924. He died on 3 Apr 1969 at the age of 45 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

1.12.3. Gunnard M. PERSONETT was born on 13 Jul 1925. He died on 30 Oct 1975 at the age of 50 in Colorado. He was buried on 4 Nov 1975 in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Jefferson County, Colorado.

1.12.4. Elizabeth M. PERSONETT was born on 22 Apr 1927. She died on 20 Dec 1987 at the age of 60 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

1.12.5. Charlotta H. PERSONETT was born in 1929 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

1.13. Esther Wynona PERSONETTE was born on 14 Jan 1891 in Kansas. She was enumerated with her parents on the 1895  census  in Graham Twp., Graham County, Kansas. She died on 14 Nov 1978 at the age of 87 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Esther was buried on 17 Nov 1978 in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Norton County, Kansas.

Esther Wynona PERSONETTE and Charles Allen DEAN were married on 12 Feb 1906 in Graham County, Kansas. Charles Allen DEAN was born on 28 Jun 1882. He died on 19 Jul 1953 at the age of 71 . He was buried on 22 Jul 1953 in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Esther Wynona PERSONETTE and Charles Allen DEAN had the following children:

1.13.1. Earl Harry DEAN was born on 28 Nov 1908 in Graham County, Kansas. He died on 21 Sep 2001 at the age of 92 . He was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

1.13.2. Frank V. DEAN was born on 27 Jul 1913 in Kansas. He died on 22 Jun 1988 at the age of 74 in Arizona. He was buried at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.

1.13.3. Rosalie May DEAN was born on 12 May 1917. She died on 22 Jan 1931 at the age of 13 . She was buried at Space 1, Lot 235 in the First Addition in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Norton County, Kansas.

1.13.4. Dorothy DEAN was born in 1922. She died between 1940 and 1988 at the age of 18 . Dorothy was enumerated on the 1940 census. Her brother Frank's 1988 obituary does not mention her as a surviving sibling.