“What a talent! Singer, dancer, pianist, songwriter, arranger, actor.” via Michael Green
Following info from The Tennessean [Nashville, Tennessee] Friday December 22, 1989 on page 39. Services Set For Quitman Fludd III
Atalented dancer, he trained at the Julliard School in New York, from which he went directly into his professional work as dancer and choreographer.
On Broadwayhe was one of the dancing waiters in Hello, Dolly!, one of the four tap dancing train porters; in the show-shopping scene in On the Twenty Century and stand-by for Ben Vereen in the role of Leading Player in Pippin.
He toured nationally in Hello, Dolly and appeared in summer stock producions of musicals that included West Side Story, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Oklahoma, The King and I, My Fair Lady, Cole, and Jesus Christ Super star. He also served as musical director and choreographer for the Chicago and London companies of Godspell.
Photo from The Tennessean Nashville, Tennessee: Tuesday, December 12, 1989 on page 24.
Family Information Quitman Daniel Fludd III was born on Leap Day, Sunday, February 29, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the son of Mr. Quitman “Jack” Daniel Fludd Jr. (1922 – 2008) and Mrs. Thomas Sarah (Peyton) Fludd Anderson (1926 – 2013). He passed on Saturday, December 9, 1989 in San Francisco California.
Thanks for reading. Quitman Danekl Fludd III ~ Dancer, Choreographer, Director
Family Connections to Quitma Daniel Fludd III His mother Thomas Sarah ( Peyton) Anderson’s Grandmother Sarah (Bartlett) Peyton was the sister of my Grandmother Jennie (Bartlett) Blakley Lyles. I have a DNA match with my Great Aunt Sarah’s lineage on branch of Wade Peyton Jr’s sister Mrs. Myrtle (Peyton) Younger (1883 – 1956) her daughter Uldene Francis (Younger) Duke Ervin (1904 -1991)
Mrs. Myrtle Younger of Chicago was visiting her daughter Mrs. Uldene Peters in St. Paul, Minnesota. From Topeka, Kansas, Carrolton, Missouri, St. Joseph, Missouri, St. Paul, Minnesota., Chicago back to St. Paul; the mother and daughter were on their journey.
Myrtle was born in Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, December 12, 1883. She was the daughter of Wade Hampton Peyton and Sarah Shaw / Bartlett. After both parents passed, Myrtle moved to Carrollton Missouri and lived with her Grandmother Harriett Bartlett and family. Then the family moved to St. Joseph, Missouri around the early 1900’s.
Myrtle Peyton married William Younger on Wednesday, December 9, 1903 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri by the Rev E. M. Cohron , the Pastor of Francis Street Church, in St. Joseph. Myrle’s Aunt Lucy Mossell was a witness to the marriage.
To this union there were two daughters. Uldene Frances (Younger ) Irvin (1904 – 1991) and Gaynell S, (Younger) Calie (1907 – 1978). Uldene lived in St. Paul. Their father, William passed there. Gaynell lived in St. Paul then later moved to Chicago.
The news clip was from the St. Paul Recorder Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was published on Friday, September 12, 1952 on page 7, The mother daughter reunion;
Myrtle divorced William and later married Earl Charles Miller on Monday July 7, 1919 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. According to the marriage record, it stated that Myrtle was married once. Her married name was Younger. Her first husband was deceased.( However, he passed in 1941 in St. Paul. ) Myrtle’s parent’s names were listed, as Wade Peyton and Sarah Shaw.
Myrtle lived in St. Paul in the 1920’s then moved to Chicago around 1935. Her daughter Gaynell was living in Chicago. About four years after the mother daughter reunion , Myrtle passed on Saturday, August 4, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. She was 72 years old.
Thanks for reading. Mrs. Myrtle And Mrs. Uldene: Mother And Daughter Reunion Uldene passed on July 14, 1991 and they were reunited in heaven..
How am I related to Myrtle and Uldene? Myrtle’s mother Sarah was the sister of my Grandmother Jennie (Bartlett) Blakley Lyles. R.I.P. cousins Myrtle, Udlene, Gaynelle and William.
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Posted onNovember 8, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley on another blog site.
Mary Ann Dade, the daughter of Isaac Dade Sr. and Francis “Frankie” (Covington) Dade. She was born on Wednesday, November 16, 1836 in Lewis County Missouri. She married George Madison and became Mrs. Mary Ann Madison on Tuesday, July 25, 1865. According to the 1900 Missouri census, they were married since 1857. She was the mother of 7. Mary Ann Madison passed in Canton, Lewis County Missouri on Sunday, December 24, 1921 at the age of 85.
Mary Dade , the daughter of Benjamin Dade and Lucy (Sampson) Dade. According to the 1880 Missour census, living in Dickerson, Lewis, County Missouri, she was listed at age 14 and born in Missouri. She wasn’t listed on her mother Lucy’s probate and will on March 1, 1907. Mary Dade most likely passed in Lewis County Missouri before March of 1907.
Mary Alice Dade, the daughter of Nor Den “Dennie” Dan Dade and Louetta / Etta (Robinson) Dade. She was born on Sunday, December 14, 1902 in Canton, Lewis County Missouri. Mary Alice Dade passed in Canton on Saturday, June 13, 1914 at the age of 1 year 6 months and 10 days.
Mary Elizabeth Lizzie “Tickley” Dade, the daughter of Isaac Edward Dade and Ida Belle (Hazelwood). Dade. She was born on Wednesday, January 17, 1917 in Maywood, Lewis County Missouri. She married Isaac ” Ike” Tate and became Mary Tate on Saturday, September 8, 1934. She was the mother of 6. Mary Elisabeth Tate passed in Kirksville, Adair County Missouri on Monday, June 30, 1980 at the age of 62.
Mary Belle Dade, the daughter of Louis Newton “Lew” Dade and Mary Ann (Venoy) Dade. She was born on Saturday, July 6, 1872 in Canton, Lewis County Missouri. She was the mother of 3 children. Mary Belle Dade passed in Canton, Lewis County Missouri on September 26, 1949 at the age of 77.
Crop photo from Mary Belle Dade’s 1949 Missouri death certificate. Her mother Mary Ann’s maiden name was Venoy. .
By Marriage
Mary Ann Venory was born on Saturday, May 1, 1847 in Marion County Missouri. She married. Louis “Lew” ” Old Bone” Dade in 1869 and became Mary Ann Dade. She was the mother of 11 children. Mary Ann Dade passed in Canton, Lewis County Missouri on Thursday. August 19 , 1915 at the age of 85.
Mary Beatrice Tate was born on Friday, September 11, 1931 in LaGrange, Lewis County Missouri. She married Charles Edward Dade Jr. and became became Mary B. Dade on Saturday, July 9, 1949. She was the mother of 6. Mary Beatrice Dade passed in Quincy, Adam County Illinois on Sunday February 25, 1996 at the age of 64. Mary Daisy Tate was born on Wednesday, January 2, 1929 in Lewis County, Missouri. She married George Edward Dade and became Mary Daisy Dade on Wednesday November 5, 1941. She later divorced George. They had no children. She married Franklin Steven Mallory in 1952 . Mary Daisy Mallory passed in Davenport, Scott County Iowa on Monday, May 7. 2001 at the age of 73.
NOTE: Mary Daisy Tate married George Edward Dade. They were cousins. Mary is on the branch of David Washington Sr. and Louisa (Dade) Washington and George is on the branch of Benjamin Dade and Lucy (Sampson) Dade.~ Louisa and Benjamin were siblings.
Thanks for reading. Same First and Last Names: Mary Dade ~ Given Or By Marriage May all the Mary DADEs R.I.P.
How am I connected with these Mary DADEs.? I’m on the branch of Charlotta (DADE) Lankford / Lankfard. Her siblings were Louisa (DADE) Washington, Benjamin DADE Mary Ann (DADE) Madison., Louis “Lew” DADE,. They were children of Isaac DADE Sr. and Francis “Frankie” (COVINGTON) DADE.
This blog was posted on another website by Susan Ann Blakley on November 20, 2025.
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And I believe that there are other Mary DADEs out there. Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge for 2025
The theme for Week 47 is “The Name’s the Same.” Chances are there are some people in your tree who have the same name as someone else. This is a good week to write about the people who carry a family name or a time when you’ve had to sort out two unrelated people who happen to have the same name.
Isaac Dayd, also known as Isaac Dade was born into slavery in Dec of 1844 in Missouri. He was the son of Isaac Dade and Francis (Ovington) Dade. He enlisted into the military September 11, 1863 in St. Louis City, St. Louis, Missouri.
His name in the army was Isaac DAYD. His rank Private: D 60 USCT
Isaac served on the Union side during the American Civil War. Branch Army, Company D, Unit 60th US Colored Infantry
Rank Changed Date on Aug 1, 1864 Rank Changed Rank 8th Corporal
Discharged on Oct 15, 1865 at the close of the Civil War Photo of Isaac Dayd’s Find A Grave tombstone
Isaac Dayd married Louisa Monson on Sept 16, 1866. Louisa / Lucinda Monson Dayd (1844–1924)
Residence 1870 • Canton, Lewis, Missouri Isaac was listed as born about 1850. Surname was spelled DADE. He was a day laborer. Isaac’s and Louisa’s children Louis DADE, (1865 – 1895) Laura Elizabeth (DADE) THURMAN (1868 – 1952) Oscar DADE, (1869- 1916) Albert DADE (1870 – 1943) William DADE. (1875- )
Residence 1880 • Saint Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self 3342 Franklin Avenue with wife Russell Dayd Occupation ~ Musician ~ Isaac Dayd
Residence 1899 • Listed in St Louis, Missouri, USA Lucinda Dade: the widow of Isaac Dade. Were there two Isaac’s? The one was a musician who was disabled in the Hospital in Illinois . Lived on LaBelle, same address area as Laura Wilkerson …she was DADE. 3229 LaSalle
Residence 1900 in St. Louis MO. Isacc Dayd in Listed born in Dec 1845 Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head~ Address was 820 N 12th with wife Lena Dayd ~ Occupation ~ Violinist ~ Isaac Dayd
Isaac Dayd had other wives? He was married to Lena in 1893. She passed in 1902. He was married to Russell who passed in 1901. Note that Louisa was listed as a widow in 1900. ~ Same ~ Isaac Dayd
Info About Cemetery 1907 Danville National Cemetery Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA PLOT 4, 826 R-3 ~ Isaac Dayd passed in the hospital. Death on May 26, 1907 • Danville, Vermillion, Illinois, USA
Surname Spelling 1907 Louisa Dayde’s death record in 1924, his daughter Laura spelled her father Isaac’s surname and mother’s last name as DAYDE.
Residence 1913 in St Louis, Missouri, USA City Directory Lucinda Dadye was listed as the widow of Isaac Dayde. Source of info from Missouri Censuses, U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles The City of St. Louis , Missouri Directories, U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Thanks for reading. Corporal Isaac DAYD: Served During The Civil War
Isaac was the brother of my Great Grandmother Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD. R.I.P Great Uncle Isaac
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This blog was Posted onMay 23, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley
Week 21: Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge for 2025 The theme for Week 21 is “Military.” Who is someone in your family tree who served in the military? Who was a civilian whose life was affected by the service of a family member? This is a great week to write about them.
Mrs. Lula Mae (Lankford) Madison joined more than one club. She was born on October 11, 1875. She was the daughter of Robert and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard. She was the wife of William Emmanuel Madison Sr. William and Lula were the parents of seven children.
Crop photo of Mrs. Lula Mae (Lankford / Lankfard) Madison between the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Which clubs did Mrs. Lulu belong to? I searched the news papers and came across these clubs.
The City Federations Of Club the City, 1932
Utopian Art and Literacy Club 1932
The Social Service Club , 1932 , 1936
Tue Dramatic Club 1932, 1936
Jewel Art Club 1933
Ladies Informal Charity Club 1934
The City Association of Colored Women’s Club 1935, 1936 president
The Clay Reading Club 1935 1937, 1938
The Art Club 1935, 1938
.Thanks for reading Mrs. Lula “Lulu” Madison Joined More Than One Club
Who was Lula to me? She was my Great Aunt Lula . She passed on September 26, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her husband William passed on August 2, 1961.
This blog was Posted onJune 19, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley on another website.
Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Week Challenge on 2025
The theme for Week 25 is “FAN Club.” In genealogy the FAN club refers to someone’s friends, associates, and neighbors – the people we often need to research to find answers about our family. Who is a member of the FAN club in your family tree? Who did you make a discovery about because you looked a bit wider? Or… is there someone in the family who was known for being a fan of a certain celebrity? Be creative!
Mrs.Anna Laura (Washington) Allen Walterswas a member of the church community. She was affiliated with the Holsey Chapel Church, New Hope (Baptist Church) andSt. Paul C.M.E.Church. ~ Here is an article about the church moved at 1718 Holman in 1935. Holsey C.M.E. at 3rd and Rubidoux
The Church And Holy Matrimony Anna Laura was the daughter of William / John Washington and Susan (Leach) Washington. Her parents, Mr. William Washington and Miss Susan Leach were married by John M. Wilkerson, a minister of the Gospel and founder of the A. M. E. Church ~ Ebenezer A. M. E. Church.
William and Susan were married on Thursday, September 20, 1866 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Susan passed at age 58 on Thursday, January 9, 1890. Her funeral was held at the A.M.E. Church. William death day is unknown.
Susan’s mother Mrs.Delilah Lewis was a member of the Baptist church and had been for fifty years. She was joined the Baptist Church in 1837. And she was active with the church until her death on Thursday, April 14, 1887.
Anna Laura and her first husband William Allen application license to marry was dated on Monday, December 24, 1888 in St. Joseph , Buchanan, Missouri. Those listed on the marriage license were Miss Laura Washington and Wm Allen. (George Fermon who was a witness.) ~ The deputy was Dave ? and the recorder was Thos ? Their surnames unreadable.
The names on the marriage license : Miss Laura Washington and Wm Allen. The marriage took place on Wednesday, March 6, 1889 in St Joseph, Buchanan, MO They were married by Rev Alexander C. Terrell of Ebenezer Chapel The church located at 311 Antoine.
(The crop photo is a part of the 1947 handwritten obituary of Mrs. Anna Laura Walters. She passed on Tuesday, February 11, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 79. It was about four months from he 80th birthday.
As I looked back over Anna’s obituary, I read that she was active in most of the aux- doing what was asked of her during her good health. In the funeral booklet, there were names and the order of the service. The Rev W. A Holmes and Rev Horning were over the service. It took place at the Alexander Funeral Home on Friday, February 14, 1947 at 2 pm
The Scripture was from John 14 The Music played…
Let The Lover Lights By Burning God Will Take Care Of You There is a Fountain Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Thanks for reading Family Connections: The Church ~ Religious Traditions I believe that most of my ancestors called upon Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Who was Anna to me? She was my Great Grandmother Anna and my mother’s Grandma Anna.
Posted on another site dated July 31, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley
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Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors In 52 Weeks Challenge in 2025 The theme for Week 30 is “Religious Traditions.” Have you explored religious records for any of your ancestors? Do you have an ancestor who was active in his/her place of worship?
I challenged myself to locate information on two Belles with the Dade surname. They are on my family tree. They were living in Lewis County Missouri at the same time.Which Belle Dade was who?
I discovered that one of the Belles was the sister of Pearl Dade. The other Belle Dade was the wife of Pearl Dade. This was confusing. I sought out with what clues I had. At least one of the Belles had children.
Death Certificate: I searched for the children of Belle Dade; Roy Dade, Clarence Dade and Catherine (Dade) Thompson. And I made discoveries. On their mother’s 1949 death certificate, her name was Mary Belle Dade. She was single. She was the daughter of Louis Dade and Mary Dade. Her daughter Mrs. Catherine Thompson was the informant.
The Censuses At first I couldn’t locate Mary Belle as Belle on the 1880 and 1900 censuses. I discovered that her name was Mary B. Dade on those censuses. Mary B. Dade disappeared on the 1910, 1920 , 1930, 1940 censuses. I thought she passed. However, at some point, Mary B. started going by her middle name Belle. I did find her in the other censuses. What about the other Belle Dade?. She was Belle Cotton who married Pearl Dade in 1906. I couldn’t find her on any censuses. Pearl divorced Belle in 1907. I don’t know whatever happened this Belle Dade. Perhaps, she remarried.
The Newspapers There was an obituary that printed Mary Belle Dade’s name as Mrs. Belle Dade. I have come across searchers who have Miss Belle Dade as Pearl Dade’s wife. This Belle and Pearl are siblings.
Ms. Mary Belle Dade’s obituary was published on page 17 in the Call, Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, October 28, 1949. Thought is states Mrs. Bell Dade, she was Ms. Belle Dade. ( I have seen other articles listing Belle as Mrs. Belle Dade, but it could have been the other Belle.)
I’m thankful for the clues that determined which BELLE was who. The names of the children, Mary Belle’s obituary and her Missouri death certificate confirmed who she was. It’s amazing how searchers can get thrown off track. We have to dig a little dipper in our searching.
R,.I.P Cousin Mary Belle Cousin Belle
Thanks for reading Looking At The Records: Which BELLE Dade Was Who?
Posted onMay 9, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley on another website.
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I changed the theme to “At The Records”.
Week 19: Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge in 2025 The theme for Week 19 is “At the Library.” Any librarians in the family tree? What about a fantastic find you’ve made at the library? This is a good week to write about it
I came across a news article that was published in The Call in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday , January 19, 1951. It was on page 16. There was a special occasion that took place on Christmas Day. It was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Dade. They lived in La Grande, Lewis County in Missouri ; South on U.S. Highway 61 and East..
I sorted through the names. Who were Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Dade and their children in this article?
Mr. Eddie Dade was Isaac Edward “Eddie” Dade. (1898 -1983) He was the son of Bandy / Benjamin Dade and Mary Etta (Range ) Dade. .
Mrs. Eddie Dade was Eddie’s 2nd wife. (1900 – 1982) Her name was Mrs.Minnie (Coin ) Dade. She was the mother of nine children.
Isaac’s and Minnie’s children; The Family Reunion.
Who was not there? Mrs. Goldie Harris was Goldie Leota (Dade) Harris, wife of Louis Harris of New York City.
Who was there? Mr. Leo Lewis and his wife Mrs. Eleanora Juanita Mae Dade Lewis with their 5 children Leo Larry Lewis Jr., Juanita Mae Lewis, Harry James Lewis, and Alice Darlene Lewis and. Loretta Ann Lewis who was in her mother’s womb all from La Grande, Missouri. Wade Dade from La Grand, Missouri James Otis Dade from La Grand, Missouri
Mrs. Carmelte ( Dade) Garr, wife of Harry Lewis Garr with her son Junior, Harry Lewis Garr from La Grande. Missouri
Mr. Archie Humphrey and his wife Mrs. Roberta Virginia ( Dade) Humphrey with their 6 children, Willard L. Humphrey, Edward Eugene Humphrey, Phyllis M. Humphrey, Danny “Dannie” L. Humphrey, Linda Kay Humphrey and Darrel K. Humphrey all from Quincy, Illinois. Mrs. Sylvia (Dade) Lewis, wife of Ralph Milton Lewis with son Ralph Lewis, of Rock Island, Illinois.
Thanks for reading. Who Attended Mr. And Mrs. “Eddie” Dade Family Reunion?
Posted onMay 31, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley on another website.
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Week 22: Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge for 2025 The theme for Week 22 is “Reunion.” Whether it’s a family reunion, a class reunion, or some other commonality that brings people back together, it’s an opportunity for connection and context. What reunions can you think about in your family tree?
Back in the late 1990’s, a cousin gave me an envelope of old photos. There was one photo that overwhelmed me. The photo below was crop and colorized version. However, a copy of the actual black and white photo is at the end of the list of names.
And as I saw the photo for the first time, I was wondering, who was who? On the back of the photo I found their names. They were my Great Grandparents, Robert and Charlotta with their seven children. Now, as I look at each family member in this photo, I know something about their lives. I don’t know much about the family dog.
The LANKFARD Family: The family resided at 2411 Messanie Street in St. Joseph, Missouri. They were standing at the front side of the house facing south. The photo was take in 1892. The crop photo was colored by My Heritage tool.
I wasn’t told the story behind the photo. It is a family portrait. They were dress with their Sunday’s best on. Each person and dog made their own pose. I wonder why the the mother was set apart from the others, What was she holding? What she looking at? What about the ways the children held. their hands? What about the father? He put his left arm behind his back. This was interesting to notice. Even how they were dressed. The family dog was looking away.
I included each family members’ full names at the time of this photo. Also I added the family members who weren’t born yet. Their years of birth and death dates known. The links are there if you want to know more about each person..
Thanks for reading. One Of My Favorite Photos Of The Lankfard Family Leo was my maternal grandfather.
God bless you. S.A.Blakley
Week 2 in Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge for 2025
Week 2’s theme is “Favorite Photo.” Yes, I’ve included this prompt in the last few years of 52 Ancestors, and for good reason: Photos capture our family history like few other things can.
Besides, how can you limit yourself to one?! This week, tell the story of a favorite photo: who is in it, where and when was it taken, and – just as important – why was it taken?
Posted onJanuary 10, 2025bySusan Ann Blakley on another website.
