Jennie Bartlett Lyles and Mary Anna Lankford: Friends

 My mother, Lula mentioned to me that her mother, Mary Anna Lankford and Jennie Blakley Lyles were friends. Later, I discovered that Mary and Jennie were neighbors. I could only imagine that their children grew up together and attended the same school.

I began to search the city directories to see where the early Blakleys / Lyles and Lankfords were living. around the 1900’s to the teen years. I noticed that they lived not to far from one another. I wondered, when could they have met?

As I searched the directories and located where the Blakleys and Lankfords were living in 1911. The Blakleys lived at 751 S 28th Street. The Lankfords were living at 2722 Mary Street. That’s about less than six houses a part from the next block. They could have met then.

Where did the early Blakleys and Lankfords come from?
Jennie Bartlett was born in Carrollton, Missouri in May of 1883 while her husband John Blakey Blakley was born in Woodville Mississippi on June 21, 1871 with his twin Andrew Blakey. Jennie was in St. Joseph, Missouri around 1902. And after Jennie married John, he came to St. Joseph from Carrollton, Missouri in 1902.

Mary Anna Allen was born in St. Joseph on December 21, 1889 while her husband Leo Lankford / Lankfard Sr. was born in Canton, Missouri on May 31,1884. Leo Sr. made his way to St. Joseph with his family when he was about 4 years old. I’m not for sure if Leo was paralyzed on the left side of his body before or after coming to St. Joseph.

What my mother mentioned to me about what her mother told her about Mrs. Blakley?

Mrs.. Blakley was a hard worker.
Mrs. Blakley looked like Mrs. Iona Mae Hedge.
Mrs. Blakley had 19 children.

Jennie’s husband John left and moved to South Dakota.
He was very sick and had to move northward. That was where his siblings were living.
It was more likely John moved to northward and didn’t want his family to catch what he had.
John passed on July 10, 1918 in a covered wagon near his brother Henry Blakey Sr’.s home.
Jennie marred Chelton Lyles in 1920 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Mrs. Blakley called for her daughter, Mary Jane to come as she was dying.
Mary Jane didn’t make it in time before her mother passed.
Jennie Bartlett Lyles passed on Wednesday, December 29, 1926.

I’m not sure if Jennie would have known that she would become in laws with Mary.
A few years after Jennie passing, her son Isaac Blakley would marry Anna Charlotte in 1928 who was Mary’s first born. And Lula, Mary’s daughter would marry David Blakley, Jennie’s son in 1937.

As for Mary, she was giving the honor to see Jennie’s sons come apart of the Lankford / Lankfard family. Mary and Jennie shared 21 Blakley grandchildren and their off springs. Mary passed in November 7, 1975. Mary’s husband Leo Sr. passed on September 14, 1954.

Thanks for reading
Jennie Bartlett Lyles and Mary Anna Lankford: Friends

R.I.P. Grandma Jennie and Grandma Mary
R.I.P Grandpa John and Grandpa Leo

I posted this blog on another website October 20 2023.


Week 42 ~ Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge in 2023
The theme for Week 42 is “Friends.” We all get by with a little (or a lot) of help from our friends. What about the friends of your ancestors? What about a friend who has helped you with your genealogy?

Week 43 (Oct. 22-28): Dig a Little Deeper
Week 44 (Oct 29-Nov. 4): Spirits

The Wonder Of Mysteries Still Unsolved

 For decades, I’ve been wondering; Who was this Mary Walters listed on the 1910 census with my Great Grandmother Anna Laura and my Grandparents, Leo and Mary Anna? Very little is known about this Mary Walters. What happened to her?

From what I recall, my mother, Lula shared with me about her mother, Mary’s siblings; she had a stepsister and a stepbrother. And about ten years ago, I asked my mother’s sister, Josie what she knew about her mother’s siblings. As far as Aunt Josie heard, her aunt’s name was Bonita Walters and her uncle was Joe Walters.

The first known record of Mary Walters can be found on the 1910 United States Federal Missouri Census in Buchanan County in St. Joseph, Ward 6, District 0078. She was listed as the daughter of Laura Walters. “Mary” was 20 years old.

When I was looking over Laura Walters’ household on the 1910 census, I assumed that the first Mary was Laura ‘s stepdaughter. Because, the other Mary was Laura’s daughter. I noticed that both Marys were 20 years old. I think it would be odd with two daughters with the same name. Mary Lankfard was born on December 21, 1889.

Although, through searching, I began to think. Could the first “Mary” have been Laura’s daughter too? Laura was listed as having three children on that 1910 census and all were listed in her household.. (By the way, Laura was her middle name.. Anna was her first name, Anna’s second husband’ was Thornton Walters.)

A Record of birth of a Walters child in 1907
The child on listed on the 1910 Census.
Birth Record of a child ~ “Bo” Walters colored, gave birth to a male colored at 23rd and Charles. The father’s name wasn’t listed ( Info discovered on Dec 22, 2019.) On the index, there was a B.O. Walters who had a child in 1907. ID #30875 via .St. Joseph, Missouri birth record.

Records of John Walters as Laura Walters’ grandson and not her nephew:
His name was listed once as John WALTERS on the 1920 census with Laura Walters who was listed as his grandmother. John surname was NELSON on the 1910, 1930 1940 and 1950 censuses. And on his tombstone and obituary, his surname is recorded as NELSON.

Searching the City Directory 1906 and 1907  ~ City Directory in St Joseph, Missouri, USA There was a Mary Walters listed with a Laura Walters at 2223 Charles. I’m not for sure which Mary this was. But, more likely she was the one with the son. Then again where was the other Mary during this time. ? The other Mary was Mary ALLEN who was Anna LAURA’s daughter, from her first husband William Allen. Unfortunately, I haven’t located Mary / Bonita Walters’ birth record.

City Directories 1908 and 1909 ~ There was no Mary Walters listed.

The only information about Mary Walters appears to be on the 1910 census. However, the 1906 and 1907 city directories connects a mother who had a son born in 1907 living with a Laura Walters at the same address. The Walters household was not listed on the 1900 census.

A Mystery Still
I can’t find any trace of Mary Walters or Bonita Walters. What happened to Bonita? She wasn’t listed on the 1920 census or any others. Did she have a different surname? Or did she passed before 1920? It’s possible that she passed. This could explain why John was living with his Grandmother Anna.

I’m lead to believe that the first Mary’s named was Bonita. It’s a mystery to why her name was recorded as Mary. . ~ Wondering if her name was Bonnette WALTER? There is a Bonnette listed in the city 1911 directory. But, still there is the wonder of the surname NELSON. I even searched for a Bonita Nelson and a Mary Nelson. I couldn’t find leads.

I was told a story of who John Nelson’s father was. It could be true. However, I have no evidence of that. I can’t obtain John Nelson’s death certificate due to that I’m not a direct relative. John’s parents were not mentioned in his obituary. This mystery is still mystery.

I still wondered, if Bonita’s mother was Anna Laura. Walters. Anna was listed as Joseph Walters’ mother on two other documents. There is a news article listing Joseph Walters as Leo Lankfard’s brother in law. Then I though this would make Joseph was Mary (Allen) Lankford’s half brother and not stepbrother.

Could it be that Anna raised Bonita as her daughter after Bonita’s father passed in August 1903? Ironically, Anna’s daughter Mary ALLEN took the Walters surname at some point. She married Leo Lankford as Mary WALTERS in April of 1909. They were married in Andrew County Missouri.




I hope someone will discover the names of John Nelson’s parents were. I don’t think John had any children. He had a step daughter, name Gordinna (Parker) Hatton. Yes, she was listed as a Nelson on records.

Additional wonders to this mystery:
Could this Bonita be the Mary Walters who was black, living at 1213 S 15th in 1924 and 1926 in St. Joseph? And there was a David Walters listed at the same address with Mary Walters at 1213 S. 15th. Don’t know if they were married.

There was a Mandy Walters living at 116 Coffee in 1924. Anna LAURA Walters lived at 110 Coffee along with her son Joseph Walters who passed in 1926. This makes me wonder about Mandy. I can’t find leads on her either.

In all, I believe that Anna’s other daughter “Mary” passed and that Anna cared for John. And my Grandmother Mary did carry the Walters name. Perhaps, her father stepfather, Thornton Walters raised Mary Allen as his daughter. So she went by Mary Walters as well. When Thornton passed in 1903, he was listed as the father of three. So was Anna when she passed in 1947, she was a mother of three.

What was her name? Mrs. Mary Walters, Bonita Walters or Bonnette Walter?
The Wonder Of Mysteries Still Unsolved ~ Week 35 In 2022
Thanks for reading.

God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

October In Remembrance: 

Dade Family Connections

Bartlett Family Connections

 Blakey Blakley WHITE Family Connections

The Wonder Of Mysteries Still Unsolved ~ Week 35 In 2022
This was Posted on September 2, 2022 by Susan Ann Blakley  added In Remembrance October 2022

Week 35 ~ Amy Johnson Crow ~ Generations Cafe #52Ancestotd 52 Weeks ~ facebook group

Week 35’s theme is “Free Space.” I intended for this to be a week for you to choose whatever you want to write about. (Though that’s true every week!) But also feel free to riff off of the theme — maybe an ancestor who went West for land, going to a family vacation spot, or a bingo-playing ancestor? Have fun with this theme!

Brick Walls

I have come across a lot of brick walls on my family connections journey. And I’ve made it through some of them. But still, I have some brick walls I want to conquer.

William Allen was one of my great grandfathers. I have had a brick wall with him for a very long time. I’ve been looking back over what I know about him.

What do I know about William Allen and the people in his life?

On December 24, 1888, Wm. Allen applied for a license in St. Joseph, Missouri to marry a Miss Laura Washington (1867- 1947). George Fermon signed his name as a witness to William Allen’s signature; as Wm. made his mark on the application.

On March 6, 1889, Wm. Allen and Miss Laura Washington were married in St. Joseph, Missouri. They were married by The  Rev Alexander Carl Terrell (1850 – 1922). He was the pastor at the Methodist Church on  311 Antoine in St. Joseph, MO.

Nine months later, on December 21, 1889, William and Anna Laura Allen were blessed with a daughter, Mary Anna Allen. William Allen was listed on my Grandmother, Mary Anna Allen’s birth record. However, Mary’s name wasn’t listed on the record.

Also on Mary’s birth certificate, William was listed as an American at age 28. He was from Georgetown, Missouri. His occupation was a farm hand. Date of returned birth record was January 4, 1890.

William and Anna were living with Anna’s parents at 1801 Mulberry in 1889. This was the place where Mary was born. Mary was Anna Laura’s first child.



I checked the censuses and St. Joseph, City Directories. I can only assume that the black William Allen on the 1880 census was Mary’s father. I’m not for sure that he’s the correct William. I haven’t found a death notice of William’s passing.


 On the 1890 St. Joseph, Missouri city directory, William Allen was listed as a labor residing at Mulberry NE Cor 18th. This was the same address of William Washington Sr. and Susan (Leach) Washington (1835- 1890). They were the parents of Anna Laura Allen. There was a colored William Allen on the 1880 census living in St. Joseph. He was MO born in 1858 in MO. His parents were from Virginia.


On the 1893 St. Joseph’s City directory there is a colored William Allen lived at 510 N 3rd in St. Joseph, Missouri. I lost track of him. Wondering if he was the same William listed on the 1880 MO census in St. Joseph, His parents were from Virginia.

There’s a clue that the William Allen on the 1890 military census lived at 617 Corby. He enlisted in St. Louis MO. on Dec 31, 1889. And was discharged on March of 1893 in Fort Riley Kansas. This Wm. Allen was from Ripley County Missouri. This will could have been the William Allen on the 1882 City Directory living at 6th and 9th Hall and Corby.

On the 1870 and 1880 MO censuses, there was a Wm. Allen listed as mulatto with parents John Allen and Ann (Ramsel) Allen in Clay, Monroe, Missouri. I can’t find more on his parents or siblings listed on the censuses.

William Allen and Anna Laura Washington were married. I wonder if they divorced?
Anna Laura Walters was listed as the widow of Thornton Walters in 1898.
I haven’t located their marriage record.
I haven’t found a Laura Allen or Anna Allen as a widow of William Allen

The brick wall on William Allen still remains.
I hope to stumble across some clues, someday.
In the mean time, I’m waiting.

July In Remembrance: 
Dade Family Connections

July In Remembrance: 
Bartlett Family Connections
    
July In Remembrance: 
 Blakey Blakley WHITE Family Connections

Thanks for reading
Week 15 (Apr. 12-18): Brick Wall

God bless you
S.A. Blakley

 Brick Walls 

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley on another site. 

Week 15: Brick Wall ~ Generations Café via facebook

Brick walls—we all have them. This would be a good week to write down what you know about your brick wall problem. (Sometimes just writing about it can help!) You could write about an ancestor who used to be a brick wall. Or get creative—maybe an ancestor who was a bricklayer? Feel free to share your links and stories in the comments.

In Loving Memory of Sarah Belle Lanford Johnson

Sarah Belle (Lankford) Johnson was born on March 14, 1922.
She was the daughter of Leo Sr. and Mary Anna (Allen) Lankford/ Lankfard.
Sarah was married to Rev Alie J. Johnson.

Sarah with her mother, Mary (Allen) Lankford
On the Johnson front porch on Locust St.

William Allen: Who Was He?

What is known of  William Allen?

Wm Allen applied for a license marry on December 24, 1888 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He wanted to marry a Miss Laura Washington. George Fermon signed his name as a witness to William Allen's signature. Wm made his mark on the application.

On March, 1889, Wm Allen and Miss Laura Washington were married in St. Joseph, Missouri. They were married by The  Rev Alexander C Terrell. He was the pastor at the Methodist Church on  311 Antonie in St. Joseph, MO.

About nine months later, on December 21, 1889, William and Anna Laura Allen were blessed with a daughter.  Her name was  Mary Anna Allen.

 Birth record of Mary Anna Allen Lankfard   

 On the 1890 St. Joseph, Missouri city directory, William Allen was listed as a labor residing at Mulberry NE Cor 18th. This was the same address of William and Susan Washington. They were the parents of Anna Laura Allen.

There isn't much more known about William Allen. The only source of his existence are the application for marriage and the marriage license, the birth record of his daughter, Mary and the 1890 City directory in St. Joseph, MO.

There are questions that remind.

Who were Williams' parents?
What about his upbringing?
Could William have another name?
Could William have been mulatto?

Can't locate William Allen on the 1870 and 1880 censuses.
There's a black William Allen listed on the 1880 census in St. Joseph, MO.
This William was born oi n 1858 in MO.

Could Wm and Anna divorced?
There's no record of Anna Allen or Laura Allen being the widow of Wm Allen.
There's no record of Anna Allen or Laura Allen in the City directories.
Anna Laura was listed as the widow of Thornton Walters in 1898.

 What happened to William?
When and where did he passed?

Who Was William Allen?
He was my mother's Grandfather.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley  

Week 1 ~ The prompts for January 1 - 7 ~ START

#52Ancestors  in 52 Weeks:  Week  1  (The prompts for  January 1 - 7 )  ~  START

 . The article was written in 1971.

Where do I start? With myself. ~  I'm the home person on my family tree. I don't recall when I started searching for my family history. Perhaps, the interest began with a family article on my father's BLAKLEY /  BLAKEY / WHITE side about "Slavery Descendants To Have First Reunion . I don't recall when I came across it.

I could have started searching for my family history after the passing of my mother's mother, Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD. I thought all my family history was lost when my Grandma died. I was wrong.

I do recall doing an assignment in the 6th grade on my family history. Whatever the case, I'm still on the journey since the 1970's.



Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD
(1889- 1975)


I've stumbled across a lot over the years. I'm trying to compile stories of what I've iscovered.  There are some relatives that I'm hoping to iscover more about during this year.

For example four of my Great Uncles who lived and died in New York City. They were the LANKFARD brothers.

What I've been exploring over the years have been amazing. I need to tell some of the stories that I have come across. I have to information. Just need to share some of my ancestors stories.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you,
S.A. Blakley

The Descendants Of Leo And Mary (Allen) LANKFORD / LANKFARD

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The Descendants Of

Leo and Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD

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Leo Lankford / LANKFARD

Mr. Leo Lankford Sr. / Lankfard

1884 - 1954

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Leo was born on May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missouri.

He was the son of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD.

Leo Sr. died on September 14, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leo married Mary Allen on April 16, 1909 in Savannah, Andrew County MO.

 

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Miss Mary F. ALLEN

 

Mrs. Mary Frances LANKFORD / LANKFARD

1889 - 1975

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Mary was born on Dec 21, 1889 to Anna Laura (Washington) and William Robert Allen.

Mary died on November 7, 1975 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

When Mary married Leo Lankford in 1909,

her name on the marriage license was Mary Walters.

Leo's surname was spelled LAUKFORD.

Mary's mother remarried to Thornton Walters.

 

Perhaps Mary took the Walters surname.

Mary had a half sister, Mary (Bonita) WALTERS and

a brother half, Joseph WALTERS.

 

Leo and Mary had 11 children.

Anna , Robert, Leola, Mary , Lula, Sarah Belle, Leo Jr.,

Addison , Betty, Frederick and Josephine Lankford.

All their children were born in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Anna "Annie" C. LANKFORD

 

Mrs. Anna C. Blakley

1909 -  1974

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Anna was born on Sept 27, 1909.

Anna married Isaac "Ike" Blakley.

They move to South Dakota and than later to St. Paul, Minnesota.

Isaac and Anna had two sons.

Richard "Dicky" Blakley and Robert "Bobby" Blakley Sr.

Anna passed away on Feb 4, 1974 in Minnesota.

Isaac and Anna were buried in Minnesota.

 

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Robert L. LANKFARD

 

Mr. Robert Louis / Lewis Lankfard Sr.

1911 - 2000

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Robert was born on July 13, 1911.

Robert married Grace Lee Smith.

In 1941, Grace died leaving a daughter

Roberta Lankford.

Robert remarried to Irene Amanda Blakey.

Robert and Irene had two children:

Robert L. Lankfard Jr and Patricia Lankfard.

Robert Sr. had a son, Donald.

Robert Sr. was married to a Jerline ?

Jerline Lankford

1922 - 1972

Robert Sr. resided in Minneapolis Minnesota.

He died on 3 July 2000.

Robert Sr. served in the military.

Robert Sr. was buried in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

 

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Leola LANKFORD

Mrs. Leola Farmer

1915 - 1994

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Leola was born on June 25, 1915.

She lived in St. Joseph, Missouri most of her life.

Leola married William "Willie" Farmer Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska.

They returned to St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leola had two sons.

Melvin Washington

He was born in 1932 and died as an infant.

 Robert Leon Farmer Sr.

Leola died on Sept 12, 1994.

"Willie" and Leola were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO.

 

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Mary  Virginia "Jennie" LANKFORD

 

Mrs. Milton Vernon Thomas

1918 - 1990

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Mary was born on Feb 11, 1918.

Mary married Milton Vernon Thomas.

Mary was the mother of two children.

Richard Thomas and Mary E. Thomas

Mary "Jennie" died on March 21, 1990.

Milton and Mary were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO.

 

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Lula "Lu" Marguerite LANKFORD

Mrs. David W. Blakley Sr.

1920 - 2000

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Lula was born on April 21, 1920.

Lula married David W. Blakley on March 28, 1937 in Troy, Kansas.

David and Lula had 19 children.

David Jr., Donnie, Paul, L.J, Johnnie, Danny, Lula,

Eddie, Charlie, Richey, Freda, George, Bobby,

Iky, MaryRuth, Ronnie, Roger, Mike, and Susie.

Lula passed away in her sleep on April 1, 2000.

David Sr. and Lula were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Sarah Belle LANKFORD

Mrs. Alie J. Johnson

1922 - 1995

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Sarah was born on March 14, 1922.

Sarah married Rev Alie J. Johnson on Jan 14, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Sarah was the mother of 9 children.

She raised most of her children on Locust Street.

Daniel "Pete", Sharon, Virginia, Marilee, Eddie Lou,

Wilbur, Betty, Christina, and Josephine.

Sarah passed away on May 9, 1995.

Rev. Alie and Sarah were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Leo LANKFORD Jr.

Leo "Sam" Lankford Jr.

1924- 1964

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Leo was born on March 6, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leo Jr. married Lois Stewart and lived on Locust Street.

He served in the military. He was awarded the Purple Heart on June 2, 1945.

Leo Jr. and Lois had the father of 5 sons.

Gary, Leo III, Clarence, Louis and Samuel "Scott" Lankford.

Leo Jr. passed away on May 19, 1964.

Leo Jr. and Lois were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri

 

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Addison LANKFORD

 

Addison "Ad" Lankford

1926- 1979

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Addison "Ad" was born on Jan 27, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was known as the Sheriff of Locust.

Ad married Alice ? from MN.

Later they divorced.

"Ad" had no children.

"Ad" passed away on June 16, 1979.

"Ad" Addison was buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Betty  Marie LANKFORD

Mrs. James WESTON Jr. 

1928 - 2012

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.

Betty was born on Feb 7, 1928.

Betty married James "Jim" Weston.

In 1949, James died at an early age leaving Betty a widow.

Betty had no children.

Betty passed on in July 22, 2012.

She was buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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  Frederick William LANKFORD

Private  Frederick "Fred" William Lankford

1930 - 1952

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Frederick "Fred" was born on Feb 17, 1930.

Fred never married and had no children.

He served during the Korean War.

Fred passed away on July 19, 1952 while in the service.

Frederick's body was returned to St. Joseph, Missouri .

Fred was buried in Ashland Cemetery.

 

 

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The youngest of Leo's and Mary's children

Josephine  "Josie" Louise   LANKFORD

.

Mrs. James WILSON

Josephine was born on Aug, 30.

Josephine married Comezelle  Z / Walker Sr. who died on May 19,1964.

Josephine later married James Wilson.

 

James and Josephine live in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Josephine is the mother of 6 children

. Comezelle  Z. Walker Jr., Clinton Walker and Earl Walker.

Calista Wilson, Carla Wilson and Helen Wilson.

 

 

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 Photo of Leo Sr. and Mary (Allen) Lankford

In their home at 2616 Locust in St. Joseph, MO.

The Lankford Home

Mary F. Lankford with Six of  her 7 Lankford Daughters

Back row left to right

Mary, Betty , Mary (Allen) Lankford, Lula

Front row left to right

Josephine, Leola and Sarah

Daughter, Anna not in the photo.

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Leo Lankford Sr. with three of his four Lankford Sons

From left to right

Father, Leo Lankford Sr., Robert Lankfard, Leo Lankford Jr. and

Addison "Ad" Lankford

 

 

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Mary (Allen) Lankford, center with daughter, Anna
 Anna is on right.

Mary Richardson is on the left

Anna was married to Isaac Blakley

"Ike", Mary Richardson and "Dave" Blakley were siblings.

Anna "Annie" and Lula "Lu" were sisters.

So that made Anna and Lula, sisters and sisters in law.

And Isaac and David, brothers and brothers in law.

 

 

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Three Lanford Brothers

Left to right

Leo "Sam" Lankford Jr., Addison "Ad" Lankford and Frederick "Fred" Lankford

 

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Precious Memories

As clear as a loving word or touch

of a hand so warm and clear

Are the memories of our loved ones that

we treasure and hold near.

A favorite song or picture often causes

us to recall, the many special times

that were the dearest ones of all.

And although time will heal the loss

we will never be far apart

Because God's gift of memory will always

 

be a treasure in our hearts.

May the special memories of all the deceased members

of the Lankford / Lankfard Family always live in our hearts.

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The First Generation

Robert Louis and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard

Photo on the left Robert Louis LANKFORD / LANKFARD

Photo on the right Charlotta DADE LANKFORD / LANKFARD

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(1852- 1919)

(1854- 1924)

 

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Robert and Charlotta were the  parents of the Second Generation of Lankfords.

 

James Andrew LANKFORD,

Jennie LANKFORD,

Lula Mae MADISON,

Frederick "Fred" A. LANKFORD,

Louis "Add" Adward LANKFORD,

Leo LANKFORD,

Anna Alice SMITH,

 

Charles Edward LANKFORD,

Still born Female LANKFORD,  

Nymadula "Nym" LANKFARD,

Isabelle V. NICKERSON

and an un named LANKFORD child.



Clues From The Past : Part 4 ~ Mrs. Anna Laura Walters' Marriages, Children And Church Life

Piecing some of the puzzle together:

 Mrs. Anna Laura Walters' obituary

 A part of Mrs. Anna Laura Walters' obituary 1947

She reunited in marriage to this union 1 children was born. 
Also her husband and two children precede her in death


Anna united in marriage to ....

1st William / Robert ALLEN on March 6, 1889 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
They had a child, named Mary ALLEN born on December 21, 1889.
The year of William / Robert's death is unknown.
He may have passed before Mary was born or when Mary was an infant.

2nd  Thornton WALTERS.
The year of their  marriage is unknown.
Thornton and Anna had a daughter, named Mary and a son named Joseph.

Mary Walters Nelson was born about 1890. Little is known about her. She was a widow on the 1910 census. Mary had a son named John C. NELSON. Mary passed and it appeared that Anna cared for her grandson, John when he was a child. Also John was listed with her on 1920 and 1930 censuses.

I'm not for sure what Mary's surname was at the time of her passing. I assume that it was Nelson. I can't locate her death record in Missouri. I'm in the process of searching the Missouri death records for all the Marys from 1910 - 1920 in Buchanan County.

Question: Why did Anna had 2 daughters with same first names? Could Mary Walters had been Thornton's daughter and Anna raise her as her daughter. Mary Allen was born in 1889 and Mary Walters born  about 1890. Also, Mary Walters first name may have been Bonita. Not for sure.

Joseph Walters (1893 - 1926) Little is known about Joseph. He was single and was a laborer.

The year 1904  is a ?  on the paper above. Some of the info was crossed out.
Not for sure if connected with the churches.

She was formerly a member of Hale Chapel which was located at 18th and
She was affiliated with  Holsey  Chapel now New Hope St Paul C.M.E. in 1904 and was  an active in most of the aux doing all that was asked of her during her in good health.

Thanks for reading.
S.A.Blakley