GED4WEB version 4.41 Lindsey Virnus Monroe [Male] b. 8 DEC 1892 Long Lane, Dallas County, Missouri - d. 25 DEC 1948 Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma
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Title: Documentation compiled by Ronald Phill Paddack, 3800 S. 1900 W. #58,Roy, Utah 84067-3136 (1997-1999)
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The death certificate states that the immediate cause of death was coronary thrombosis.
This obituary appeared in the Harmon County Leader, Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma, on Thursday, December 30, 1948
Virnus Lindsey Taken by Death Christmas Day Had Barbered Here 40 Years
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Monday afternoon, December 27, 1948, for one of Hollis' most beloved citizens, Virnus Monroe Lindsey, who died, suddenly, December 25th, Christmas Day, at 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Lindsey complained of feeling ill and Mrs. Lindsey rushed him to the Husband Memorial hospital where he lived only a short time.
Mr. Lindsey was born December 8, 1892, at Long Lane, Missouri, and was therefore 56 years and 17 days old. He came to Harmon County in 1901, and had resided here ever since where he was in the barber business.
He was known and loved by practically all the citizens of this area and surrounding communities. His honesty and integrity were above reproach and his word was his bond. He attended the Hollis schools and started barbering when he was 16 years old. He operated a barber shop just west of the C. R. Anthony store for many years, and for the past few years he had his place of business on the south side of West Broadway.
Mr. Lindsey was married October 12, 1913, to Miss Grace Pringle and to them were born four children. Ina, who was 15 years old, preceded her father in death on March 27, 1930, and was buried at Fairmount.
At the services Monday, the pastor, Reverend Richard T. Hopper, officiated, speaking words of consolation and hope to the bereaved family. He read portions of the beautiful first and twenty-third Psalms and other scripture during the service. Miss Monette Caswell presided at the piano while a quartette composed of Bolen Braswell, Roy Thomas, Orville Rippetoe and Charlie Curry sang "Rock of Ages" and "Precious Memories". Mrs. Harry Coley sang "Sunrise Tomorrow".
All business houses closed during the funeral as a tribute to one who had worked side by side for many years with his fellow men, always having a word of cheer and good will for those with whom he came in contact. As a mark of respect the barbers of the city sat in a group during the service.
The lovely blossoms, which bore a silent tribute of love and esteem to the Lindsey and Pringle families, were in charge of Mrs. Harry Coley.
Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Virnus M. Lindsey, one daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Treva) Paddock, Clayton, Kansas; two sons, Dwight L. Lindsey, Lubbock, Texas; Truman Lindsey, Wellington, Texas; six grandchildren, Virnus Trotter Lindsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Lindsey; Phil, Sandy, Lindy and Charles Lindsey, children of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Paddock; Charlene Lindsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Truman Lindsey; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Audrey) Rossback, Oklahoma City. Mr. Lindsey had three brothers, Roy, Virgil and Afton, all of whom preceded him in death.
Pall bearers were Oscar Bryant, Garland Motley, Granville Clark, H. H. Reeves, Earl Groves, Jodie Dockery. Burial was at Fairmount with a blanket of flowers covering the resting place. The Coley directors were in charge.
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Title: Hollis Pioneers - Kin and Kin to Kin, published 1973, TuttlePublishing County, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Publication: August, 1973
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Margaret E. "Mag" HOLLIS was a jolly girl, full of fun and mischief - an excellent horseback rider. She rode in a contest at the fair one year, winning a saddle. A friend often said that one of the most pleasant memories of her girlhood was seeing Uncle Jimmie HOLLIS and Aunt Amy on their white horses and Mag on her white pony, as they rode together to and from church and other gatherings.
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Title: Swedish Minister Records - Film #0453228 - page 431
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Title: Swedish Minister Records - Film #0453228 - page 431
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Title: Information compiled by Mr. Devere E. Blomberg, 216 West Bond Street,Salina, Kansas 67401.
Erik was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas. His funeral was conducted from Bethany Lutheran Church. He is probably buried near his father.
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Title: Swedish Minister Records - Film #0453228 - page 431
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Title: Documentation compiled by Ronald Phill Paddack, 3800 S. 1900 W. #58,Roy, Utah 84067-3136 (1997-1999)
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The 1900 Census shows Efton L. Lindsey (age 5) living with his parents and four siblings in Wilson Township, Dallas County, Missouri.
The 1910 Census shows Efton Lindsey (age 16) boarding with Emma F. Blair (age 58) and her son, Guy W. (age 21). Efton is a delivery boy at a grocery store.
The 1920 Census shows Efton L. Lindsey (age 25) and wife, Martha (age 23), living at 24 East Vaughn, Guadalupe County, New Mexico. His occupation is manager of Fred Harvey.
This article appeared in The Deming Headlight, Deming, Luna County, New Mexico, on Friday, March 29, 1918
Corporal Efton L. Lindsey, of the quartermaster corps at Camp Cody, and Miss Martha Lindauer, the younger daughter of Sigmund Lindauer, one of Deming's pioneer merchants, were married on Monday at El Paso.
The bride is one of Deming's handsomest and most popular young ladies and the groom has also a wide circle of friends here who have been wishing the young couple much happiness.
Mr. Lindsey was night clerk in the Harvey House here for some time, and resigned that position to go to California about a year ago. He enlisted in the quartermaster corps at Camp Cody several months ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey will make their home in Deming until the former is called away with the troops.
The following article appears on page 440 of the 1945 Historical Encyclopedia of New Mexico, published by New Mexico Historical Association, Ellis Arthur-Davis, Editor.
Efton L. Lindsey, who has spent his entire adult life in the hotel business, is the sole owner and manager of the Meadows Hotel in Las Vegas, finest and most up to date hostelry in this section of New Mexico. The Meadows was opened in 1923 and the property was acquired by Mr. Lindsey in 1939. It has four floors, seventy guest rooms, adequate public rooms and cafe, bar and club rooms. The hotel affords employment for fifteen people.
Efton L. Lindsey was born in Springfield, Missouri, on the second of October, 1894, the son of W. C. Lindsey, who was in the general mercantile business in Missouri and later in Oklahoma. Mr. Lindsey acquired his education in the public schools at Hollis, Oklahoma, and served in the United States Army during the first World War. His first employment was with the Fred Harvey System at Deming, New Mexico, where he started as a clerk. He was there for six years and then was transferred to Vaughn and was manager at the Harvey House there for a year.
He next spent ten years at the Grand Canyon as manager of the El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge, both of these houses being a part of the Harvey System, and then went in the hotel business for himself.
Mr. Lindsey also has extensive interests in California where he formerly owned a large fruit farm, and recently disposed of his twenty-two hundred acre wheat farm located near Amarillo, Texas.
On the twenty-fifth of March, 1918, Mr. Lindsey was married in El Paso, Texas, to Miss Martha Lindauer, a native of Deming, New Mexico, and daughter of S. A. Lindauer, widely known merchant and cattle man of Deming.
Mr. Lindsey has an active part in the civic life of Las Vegas and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club and the American Legion. He is a thirty-second degree Mason, member of both the York and Scottish Rite bodies, and a life member of the Shrine. Mr. Lindsey is also an Elk and a member of the Executive Board.
These obituaries appeared in the noted newspapers:
Las Vegas Daily Optic, Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Tuesday, April 17, 1945
Efton L. Lindsey, 51, manager of the Meadows Hotel, was killed instantly in an automobile collision during a heavy snowstorm six miles east of Gladstone, New Mexico, last night at six o'clock.
Lindsey was traveling east on highway 58 enroute to Clayton, where he planned to join friends and attend a dinner party. Jack Wiley of Farley, New Mexico, driver of the west-bound car which collided head on with the Lindsey car, was seriously injured. He was removed to a Clayton hospital.
The wreck was discovered by a passing motorist, who called State Patrolman T. A. Griffith of Raton to the scene of the accident. Due to heavy snow on the highway, Griffith did not arrive until about nine p. m. He said Lindsey apparently died instantly. His watch stopped at six o'clock, indicating the time of the accident. The accident was attributed to poor visibility. Both automobiles were demolished. Lindsey's body was brought to Las Vegas early today by Griffith.
Lindsey came to Las Vegas 12 years ago from Grand Canyon, Arizona, as manager of the Castaneda, and four years ago leased the Meadows, which he had operated since. He was employed by the Fred Harvey System 27 years prior to leasing the Meadows.
His wife, who resides at San Diego, California, is expected to arrive here tomorrow night. A sister, Mrs. Audrey Meyers of Oklahoma City, and a brother, Benis (sic) Lindsey of Hollis, Oklahoma, were en route here today. The remains are at the Johnsen Memorial Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
Hollis Weekly News, Hollis, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1945, Page 1:
Eston Lindsey, 50 year old brother of Vernis Lindsey, and a former Hollis resident, was killed Monday evening in an automobile accident just out of Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he made his home.
Vernis Lindsey and J. E. Jones, Jr., a cousin, left early Tuesday morning for Las Vegas, and it was believed the body would be returned to Hollis for burial. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Lindsey, were among the earliest pioneers in Hollis and are buried in Fairmount.
Mr. Lindsey is a cousin of Mrs. H. F. Charlton, Verle Jones and Mrs. Versa Giles. Besides Vernis, the only other immediate members of his family include a sister, Mrs. Audrey Myers of Oklahoma City.
The Harmon County Leader, Hollis, Oklahoma, on Thursday, April 19, 1945, Page 1:
Funeral services will be held for Efton L. Lindsey, brother of Virnus Lindsey of the Lindsey barber shop, at the Baptist Church, Hollis, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, it has been announced.
Efton Lindsey was killed last Monday on the highway between Las Vegas and Clayton, while driving in a blinding snow storm, according to word received here. Immediately following the accident, Virnus Lindsey and J. E. Jones, Jr. left for Las Vegas, and the body is being shipped here for burial.
In addition to the brother here and wife and one sister survive, the sister being Mrs. Audrey Myers of Oklahoma City. There are no children. This is the 3rd of the Lindsey boys to die within about 16 months.
The parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lindsey, were among the early settlers of this section, and Mr. Lindsey established one of the first Mercantile businesses in Hollis. Efton Lindsey and his wife have been operating the Meadows Hotel in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Daily Optic, Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Thursday, April 19, 1945:
Funeral services for Efton L. Lindsey, manager of the Meadows Hotel, who was killed near Clayton Monday night, will be held tomorrow afternoon from the chapel of the Johnsen Memorial mortuary at three o'clock.
His wife, a sister, Mrs. Audrey Meyers, Oklahoma City, and a brother, Bernis (sic) Lindsey, of Hollis, Oklahoma, are here for the services and will accompany the body to Hollis for burial in the family plot. The Masonic Order will officiate at the burial in Hollis.
Reverend F. B. Eteson, rector of St. Paul's Memorial Church, will officiate at the funeral services here tomorrow. Members of the Masonic Order, the Shrine and Elks, with which Mr. Lindsey was affiliated, will attend the services. The remains will lie in state at the Johnsen Memorial Mortuary until time for the funeral. Friends may call.
Las Vegas Daily Optic, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Friday, April 20, 1945:
Funeral services for the late Efton L. Lindsey, who came to his death in an automobile accident near Clayton, New Mexico, on April 16th were conducted this afternoon in the Johnsen Memorial Chapel. A large gathering of friends which included many Las Vegas businessmen were present to pay their respects to the deceased who had taken a prominent place in the civic affairs of the community in recent years.
Reverend F. B. Eteson, rector of St. Paul's Memorial Church officiated at the services. Louisa Bolton of Camp Luna rendered two solos for the occasion. Members of the Masonic fraternity, Aboud Temple of the Mystic Shrine and Las Vegas Lodge #409 Elks with which orders Mr. Lindsey was affiliated were present in large numbers.
A beautiful floral offering sent by friends, fraternal societies and business associates of Mr. Lindsey in Las Vegas and elsewhere adorned the entire chapel giving evidence of the esteem in which Mr. Lindsey was held and the sorrow felt in his passing.
Besides Mrs. Lindsey, Vernus M. Lindsey of Hollis, Oklahoma, brother, and Mrs. Audrey Myers, sister of Mr. Lindsey were present for the service. The following out of town friends of Mr. Lindsey were here for the funeral: Herman Lindauer of Deming, New Mexico; Walter Ryan of Roswell, New Mexico; J. H. Rossback of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and W. D. Owen of Amarillo, Texas.
The body will be taken to Hollis, Oklahoma for burial, leaving here on train number 20 tomorrow noon. A group of Shriners will escort the body to the train.
Las Vegas Daily Optic, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Saturday, April 21, 1945:
The remains of the late Efton L. Lindsey, proprietor of the Meadows Hotel, who passed away last Monday, were taken to Hollis, Oklahoma, on the Santa Fe "Chief" today.
Those accompanying the body to Hollis were Mrs. E. L. Lindsey, Vernus M. Lindsey, Mrs. Audrey Myers, J. H. Rossback, and W. D. Owens. Members of the Las Vegas Shrine Club served as casket bearers, and accompanied the remains to the train. Burial will be made at Hollis, Oklahoma, Sunday afternoon, arranged by the Masonic order.
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The 1910 Census lists Virgil as age 21, working as a laborer doing odd jobs and living in a boarding house run by John and Mary Gould in Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma.
The 1920 Census lists J. V. Lindsey as age 30, working as a cook in a restaurant and living in a lodging house, run by Howard and Mable Robertson, on West Second Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The information for James' death certificate was furnished by his wife. She gave his date of birth as 1888. His tomb stone indicates 1888. The 1900 census shows that he was born in 1889.
His cause of death was bacterial Endocarditis following pneumonia. He had an old heart leakage. His occupation was listed as laborer.
These death notices appeared in the stated newspapers:
The Harmon County Leader, Thursday, October 5, 1944, Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma on Page 8:
James Virgil Lindsey, 56, who died in Oklahoma City, was to be buried in Hollis Friday, October 6. He is a brother of Virnus Lindsey, and was a former resident of this county. Reverend Frank Baugh of the Baptist Church was to be in charge of the services with burial in Fairmount. Hollis Weekly News, October 5, 1944, Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma, on Page 1:
Death of Virgil Lindsey, 56, occurred Tuesday in Oklahoma City. He is a brother of Virnus Lindsey, and his family was one of the first to settle in Hollis. Funeral services will be held in Hollis Friday at 2 PM in the First Baptist Church.
The Daily Oklahoman, Wednesday, October 4, 1944, Page 20:
James Virgil Lindsey, 56, died Tuesday in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Lindsey, and two sons, Eugene and Jerry, all of the home address, 542 South East 10th, Oklahoma City, Ok.. Arrangements will be announced by the Hunter Funeral Home.
The Daily Oklahoman, Thursday, October 5, 1944:
Services for James Virgil Lindsey, 56, who died Tuesday, will be at 2 PM Friday in the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hollis.
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Title: Documentation compiled by Ronald Phill Paddack, 3800 S. 1900 W. #58,Roy, Utah 84067-3136 (1997-1999)
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The 1900 Census shows Walla A., age 3, living in Wilson Township, Dallas County, Missouri, with her father, William C., age 37, and mother, Mattie M., age 27, and four brothers, Roy L., age 12; James V., age 11; Vernice M., age 7; and Efton L., age 5.
The 1920 Census shows Audrey Lindsey, age 22, living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on West 12th Street, with her uncle E. O. Swafford, age 41. In the same household the following are also listed: Mary, a step daughter, age 20; Jole Richerson, a daughter, age 22; Monroe Swafford, a son, age 12; Elvis R. Swafford, a daughter, age 5; and a roomer, Amelia Jones, age 17.
Audrey Calvin LINDSEY was named Walla when she was born. When she became an adult she changed her name to Audrey Calvin - Calvin was her father's middle name - she was very proud of having made this change.
This obituary appeared in an Oklahoma City newspaper:
Audrey C. Rossback, 88, of Oklahoma City, died June 19, 1986. She was born April 17, 1898 in Missouri and has also resided in Texas. Audrey has lived in Oklahoma City since graduation from High School. She became a fashion designer having worked a number of years in the Hightower Building, known professionally as Audrey Myers.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe. Survivors: nephews, Gene Lindsey and Don Lindsey, niece Thrya Vernon; and other nieces and nephews out of state.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at Bill Merritt Bethany Chapel. Graveside service in Hollis, Oklahoma.
Audrey's date of birth is listed as April 17, 1898, on her death certificate and Social Security records. The 1900 Census states that she was born in 1897.
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Title: David L. Cole - GEDCOM file imported on 9 Dec 2000.
The 1870 Census lists Monroe Lindsey, age 42, living in Washington Township, Buffalo Post Office, Dallas County, Missouri. Living with him is his wife Mary J., age 34, and their five children: James N., age 9; William C., age 7; John D., age 5; Nancy M., age 2; and Sarah D. H., age 7 months.
The 1880 Census list James Monroe Lindsey, age 52, living in Washington Township, Dallas County, Missouri, with his wife, Mary, age 46, and their nine children: James N., age 19; William C., age 17; John D., age 15; Nancy M., age 12; Sarah D., age 10; E. L., age 7; G. Jackson, age 5; Mary L., age 3; and C. Monroe, age one month.
This obituary appeared in a Dallas County, Missouri, newspaper on Thursday, December 11, 1902:
James "Monroe" Lindsey, an old and highly esteemed citizen, died at his home 10 miles south east of Buffalo last Thursday. He ate dinner with his daughter, Mrs. White of Charity the day before his death, returning home in the afternoon feeling as well as usual. Sometime in the night, we understand, he was taken violently ill and life departed from him about 3 o'clock AM. The cause of his death was strong-related hernia.
This notice was copied from micro film at the library in Buffalo, Missouri, by Ethel Hardison:
MILITARY: War of the Rebellion (Civil War) Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, James Monroe Lindsey enlisted August, 1862, and served as a private in County "C" and "A", Reg't. MO. Enrolled Militia and also as a private in County "B" Osage County, MO, Home Guards, commanded by Capt. Ezekiel D. Brown.
He was discharged at Louisburg, MO, on or about February, 1863. He was disabled by measles resulting in disease of lungs. Pension application Number 719.292 pension papers state - "While in the line of duty at Louisburg, MO, James Monroe Lindsey was detached to guard a rebel soldier who was captured by his company. The prisoner was sick at the time captured and while affiant was guarding him, with measles, affiant thinks, said that, he, affiant, caught measles from said prisoner. He was never treated in a hospital and was sent home and treated by a private physician for measles.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT by James Southard - December 28, 1889. "That he is well acquainted with the named claimant, having known him for 46 years. That about the month of February, 1863, claimant came to my house, where he and his wife were making their home, sick. A very short time after he got there, the next morning I think, he broke out with the measles. When he began to get better he took cold and a relapse and came very near dying. His lungs became affected and he took a very bad cough. He has been troubled with a disease of the lungs ever since to the present time which is characterized by coughing and sweating. He is frequently prevented from laying down for more than one half of the night on account of his coughing and sweating. The facts stated are known from personal knowledge, from frequently seeing and talking with claimant. He has never been able to do much labor as an able bodied man and for the last ten years he has not been able for any manual labor." (James Southard was age 65 at the time this Affidavit was made.)
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