Individual Notes

Note for: Clarence Wilbur Voris, 19 JAN 1873 - 31 AUG 1941 Index

Alias:   /Wib/

Occupation:
     Place:   Farmer

Event:
     Type:   Appointed
     Date:   1931
     Place:   County Excise Board

Religion:
     Place:   Methodist

Burial:
     Date:   2 SEP 1941
     Place:   High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, OK

Individual Note:
     1880 Federal Census, Page 10, SD 2, ED 96, Pleasant Grove, Greenwood County, Kansas, June 7, 1880. James Henderson, 37, Josephine, 30, Hattie, 12, Lucy R., 9, Clarence W., 7, Emma Alice, 5, Stella May, 2. His sister, Indiana Voris, 25, a school teacher, is also living with them. He is a physician by occupation. James was born in Indiana, while Josephine was born in Kentucky, as well as her parents.

Per Aunt Marilyn: C. W. Voris, Farmer in Buffalo, Oklahoma. Settled in the county in 1901, native of Indiana. Section 11, Township 27 R 22W. Farm of 160 acres, 100 acres cultivated land and 10 acres unfit for cultivation. The entire farm was fenced with 200 fruit trees and 1,500 forest trees. The house was a two-room frame house. Frame stable 24' x 32', well & cistern.

September 10, 1920, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Voris. C. W. Voris signed the consent form for marriage for Theodore, 21 and Helen, 18, both were from Buffalo at time of marriage. Married by W. C. Heaton.

1930 Federal Census, Harper County, Buffalo, April 28, 1930. Clarence W, 57 and wife Cynthia J., 57. Both were 26 when they got married. Lived next to James Harold Voris and his wife Hazel and their children.

On a trip to Harper County on May 20, 2003, met Eileen and Harvey Hinther. Eileen has a diary that C. W. wrote in a ledger book for about 17 years, describing his daily life. Very interesting. Talked about when he got his Model T Ford, worked as a business clerk while maintaining his farm. Also talked how he met Cynthia at a box supper and they started seeing each other more often.

Per Leah, the Buffalo Town Treasurer, Clarence and Cynthia are buried at High Point Cemetery in Block 7, Lot 12, Spaces 3 and 4.

Individual Notes

Note for: James Harold Voris, 5 NOV 1905 - 2 APR 1958 Index

Individual Note:
Marriage Certificate, Woodward County, OK, filed December 13, 1927. James Harold Voris was 22 and Veda was 18. James was living in Buffalo and Veda was living in Selman. C. A. Lowe was the minister.

According to Aunt Marilyn:

Harold went to school in Buffalo, OK. Was at A&M College in Stillwater for one year. Moved to Kibby until 1953, then moved to Tribby for 4 years.

1930 Federal Census, Harper County, OK, Good Township, Buffalo City, April 28, 1930. Shows James H., 24, born OK, wife Hazel V., 20, born OK, Herreldean, 1 year, 9 months, born OK, and Iolene M., 2 months, born OK (actually Eileen Marie). James father born IN, mother in IL. Hazel's father and mother born KS. Lived next door to Clarence W. Voris and Cynthia Jane Paige. James Harold was a Farmer. James was 22 and Hazel was 18 when they got married.

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Note for: John Sharp, ABT 1873 - Index

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1880 Federal Census, Page 5, SD 7, Enumerator's District 258, Green Township, Nodaway County, MO, June 1, 1870. Shows Isaac Sharp, husband, 33, Mary, 26, James, 9, John, 7, Ellen, 5, and Edward, 4. She was born in Missouri while both of her parents were born in Ohio. All of the family can read and write, and James is attending school. Isaac is a farmer and Mary keeps house.

Individual Notes

Note for: James Henderson Voris, 27 AUG 1842 - 6 SEP 1908 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Mount Olive Cemetary, Nardin, Kay County, OK

Individual Note:
     1850 Federal Census, Madison Township, Jefferson County, July 25, 1850. [This may or may not be the correct Gabriel Voris.] Gabriel Vois [sp?], 40, a Farmer, does not show owning real estate. Living with Polly, 39, Catherine, 16, James, 6, Nancy, 4, Indiana, 2, Charles H., 10 months, and Sarah A., 10 months. All were born in Indiana.

James, Nancy, Indiana, and Charles H. match. Need to verify or investigate Polly and Catherine.

1870 Federal Census, Madison, Jefferson County, IN, June 10, 1870. Shows Mary Voris, 58, born OH, James, 28, a physician, born IN, Nannie, 25, born IN, John, 20, born IN, John 20, born IN, [twins? or error in recording?], Susan, 30, Seamstress, born IN, Caroline, 17, born IN, and Evaline, 15, born IN.

James Henderson Voris Military History:

According to an affidavit that James had prepared, titled Declaration for Original Invalid Pension, it states:

State of Indiana )
Scott County ) ss.

On this 17th day of September 1875 before me, a Clerk of the Court of Record in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared, James H. Voris a resident of Vienna in the County of Scott and State of Indiana aged 33 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares he is the identical James H. Voris who was a Private of Company H in the 6th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, in the war of 1861 for the suppression for the Rebellion.

That he volunteered at Madison in the State of Indiana on or about 14th day of August 1862 for the term of [blank on form but another form said 3 years] and was honorably discharged at Indianapolis on the 1st day of April 1863 being all the service he ever rendered.

That while in said service in the line of his duty at Murfreesboro in the State of Tennessee on or about the 31st day of December 1862 he was wounded by gunshot in the left arm in a action for which treated at Hospital north of Nashville Tennessee and General Hospital Louisville.

Signed by James H. Voris. Witnessed by Charles F. Lurton and Robert M. Boatuean, residents of Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. September 17, 1875.

According to the Greenwood County, KS 1883 List of Pensioners on the Roll, Contributed by Debbie Wafford, November, 1997, James H. Voris was receiving $2.00 for disability for a gun shot wound to his left arm. [The wound he received was in the battle of Stone River, Tennessee.] Pension numbers 208,646 and 142,228. In an affidavit dated March 19, 1891, James said that his disability pay had just been increased to $6.00 for the gunshot wound. The Drop Order and Report, showing that James had died on September 6, 1908, he was then receiving $14 per month for disability.

In a form from the Adjutant General's Office, James was mustered into service on September 2, 1862 at Indianapolis, Indiana as a Private. His occupation at enlistment was a Farmer.

According to an affidavit where James requested the payment of his disability arrears, he was living in Greenwood County, Kansas, Post Office was Eureka, April 14, 1879.

1880 Federal Census, Page 10, SD 2, ED 96, Pleasant Grove, Greenwood County, Kansas, June 7, 1880. James Henderson, 37, Josephine, 30, Hattie, 12, Lucy R., 9, Clarence W., 7, Emma Alice, 5, Stella May, 2. His sister, Indiana Voris, 25, a school teacher, is also living with them. He is a physician by occupation. James was born in Indiana, while Josephine was born in Kentucky, as well as her parents.

1900 Federal Census, Bluff Township, Grant County, Oklahoma, June 27-28, 1900, census taker was James H. Voris. Shows James H. Voris, born August 1842 in Indiana, Clarence W., born January 1873 in Indiana, Cynthia, daughter-in-law, born December 1873 in Illinois, and Merle J., born February 1886 in Kansas. Jame's mother was born in Ohio, and his father born in Kentucky. James is a Farmer and widowed. Clarence and Cynthia have been married 2 years and Clarence is a farmer. Cynthia has had one child who is not living.

Cemetery Inscriptions Kay County, Oklahoma, published by Pioneer Genealogical Society, Tahlequah, OK. [This is Mount Olive Cemetery.]

Voris, J H: 27 Aug 1842 - 6 Sep 1908; Co H, 6 Reg Ind Vol; aged 66 yr 9 da.
Voris, Mrs. J H; nd-28 Feb 1899; aged 49 yr 11 mo

Obituary: [newspaper unknown]

James Henderson Voris was born at Madison, Indiana, August 27th, 1842; died September 6, 1908 at Deer Creek Oklahoma age 66 years and 9 days.

He studied medicine and practiced in Indiana until 1876 when he moved to Kansas where he continued to practice until he came to Oklahoma in 1893. He enlisted in Company H, 6th Indiana Volunteer Infantry in August, 1861 and served until he was wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was married to Miss Josephine Redman February 5, 1867. Seven children were born to them, five daughters and two sons, one daughter preceding him to the better land several years ago. His wife died February 28, 1899. Three daughters, two sons and three sisters were with him to minister to his last wants.

Mr. Voris suffered from a stroke of paralysis some three or four years ago from which he never recovered. He made his home among his children dying at the home of his eldest daughter, Mrs. D. H. Clemmons, about 4:30 Sunday afternoon.

Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon at 2:30 the Masonic lodge of this place of which deceased was a member, having charge of the obsequies. Rev. W. W. Dorman preached the sermon after which the Masons conducted the beautiful ritualistic burial service of their order.

There were over two hundred neighbors and friends of the deceased and his children present, and as the house would not hold half of them, seats were arranged on the lawn under the trees and the casket placed on chairs before audience. The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Olive cemetery followed by his sorrowing children and three sisters and a host of friends each of whom offered their tribute of condolence. We extend to the sorrowing relatives our sympathy in their affliction.

Card of Thanks:
We desire to thank in this public manner the many kind friends who [unreadable] us during the illness of our late father and brother. And to those who by kind words and deeds assuaged our grief we tender our warmest gratitude, especially to the order of Masons, who their services at all times. May He who notes even the sparrow's fall reward you in our prayers. Mr and Mrs D. H. Clemmons, Mr and Mrs C. W. Redman, Mr and Mrs L. D. Anderson, Wibb and Merle Voris, Mr and Mrs W. A. Smith, Mrs Hal Keating, Mrs Nancy Gordon.

The following relatives of J. H. Voris were present at his funeral: Wibb and Merle Voris, of Buffalo, this state, sons; Mesdames D. H. Clemmons, C. W. Redman, and L. D. Anderson, with their families, of this place; Mesdames W. A. Smith.....[cut off]

LDS Ancestral File v4.19, Family ID=10448474: Information on the family and the children does not appear to be correct. Dates are off on birth and death.

Individual Notes

Note for: Josephine Parthenia Redman, 30 APR 1849 - 28 FEB 1899 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Mount Olive Cemetary, Nardin, Kay County, OK

Individual Note:
     1850 Federal Census, Montgomery Township, Jennings County, IN, September 10, 1850, Page 385. He is living next door to his brother, Reason. Charles, 45, Susan, 41, Elizabeth, 20, Martha, 16, Mary, 16, Armicia, 14, Louisa, 10, William, 9, Susan, 7, Moses, 5, Margaret, 3, and Parthenia, 1. He is a Farmer with an estate of $700. He is born in Maryland, and Susan in Kentucky. All of the children were born in Kentucky.

1860 Federal Census, Jennings Township, Scott County, Indiana, Page 168 & 169, August 9, 1860. Charles Redman, 55, a Farmer, born in Maryland, Real Estate worth $2,600 and Personal Estate worth $750. Living with Susan, 52, born in Kentucky, Elizabeth, 26, Martha, 25, Charles T., 22, William, 20, Louisa, 18, Susan, 16, Moses, 15, Margaret, 13, Parthenia, 11, and John, 5. All of the children were born in Kentucky except John who was born in Indiana.

1880 Federal Census, Page 10, SD 2, ED 96, Pleasant Grove, Greenwood County, Kansas, June 7, 1880. James Henderson, 37, Josephine, 30, Hattie, 12, Lucy R., 9, Clarence W., 7, Emma Alice, 5, Stella May, 2. His sister, Indiana Voris, 25, a school teacher, is also living with them. He is a physician by occupation. James was born in Indiana, while Josephine was born in Kentucky, as well as her parents.

According to the diary maintained by Clarence Wilbur Voris, Josephine died on February 28, 1899 at 12:45 a.m. Poll bearers were Schauble, L. H. Cimmons, McSean, W. T. Henry, W. F. Laird, J. N. Meyers. Buried in Bruce Cemetery.

Individual Notes

Note for: Hattie Voris, 20 JUN 1865 - 12 MAY 1912 Index

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Note for: Emma Alice Voris, 15 JUN 1875 - 23 APR 1918 Index

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Note for: Stella May Voris, JAN 1879 - 27 DEC 1935 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Nardin, Kay, OK

Individual Note:
     1880 Federal Census, Page 10, SD 2, ED 96, Pleasant Grove, Greenwood County, Kansas, June 7, 1880. James Henderson, 37, Josephine, 30, Hattie, 12, Lucy R., 9, Clarence W., 7, Emma Alice, 5, Stella May, 2. His sister, Indiana Voris, 25, a school teacher, is also living with them. He is a physician by occupation. James was born in Indiana, while Josephine was born in Kentucky, as well as her parents.

1900 Federal Census, Medford, Grant County, OK, SD 219, ED 75, SH 6A, June 6, 1900. Shows Loranzo Anderson [sp? written over on the census record], 27, born August 1872, IN, married 3 years, Stella M., 21, born January 1879, IN, Harry R., 2, born January 1898, OK, and James B., 10 months, born August 1899, OK.

1920 Federal Census, Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas, SD 8, ED 131, SH 5A, January 31, 1920. Lorenzo D. Anderson, 47, Stella M., 42, Harry R. 22, and Kenneth E., 11. Dow is a Oil Stock Salesman and Harry is a Farm Laborer.

1930 Federal Census, Norman City, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, April 16, 1930, ED 14-19, SD 9, SH 14-A. Shows L. Dow Anderson, 57, Stella M, 51, and Kenneth C, 21. L. D. and Stella were born in Indiana as were their parents. Kenneth was born in Oklahoma and is single. L. D. shows as being a Special Agent but Industry is not readable. Record says L. D. is not a veteran.

Obituary, unknown newspaper, date written is December 27, 1935:

C. W. Voris was called to Enid Christmas Day by the illness of his sister, Mrs. L. D. Anderson, who passed away Friday at 7:30 pm. She had been ailing for about two months but was taken worse at Christmas, and Mr. and Mrs. Voris went to Enid in response to the call and remained until after the funeral, which was held at Deer Creek at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Others who went to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Cheap, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Voris, Mrs. L. M. Blasdel, all of Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Mullen of Alva. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband and two sons, besides numerous other relatives and a host of friends. She was quite well known to many people in the vicinity of Buffalo, having resided here in the Voris home.

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Note for: James Merle Voris, 17 FEB 1886 - ABT 1923 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay, IA

Individual Note:
     1900 Federal Census, Bluff Township, Grant County, Oklahoma, June 27-28, 1900, census taker was James H. Voris. Shows James H. Voris, born August 1842 in Indiana, Clarence W., born January 1873 in Indiana, Cynthia, daughter-in-law, born December 1873 in Illinois, and Merle J., born February 1886 in Kansas. Jame's mother was born in Ohio, and his father born in Kentucky. James is a Farmer and widowed. Clarence and Cynthia have been married 2 years and Clarence is a farmer. Cynthia has had one child who is not living.

According to their marriage license, James Merle Voris was living in Daisy, OK, age of 19, and white. Miss Natti Brier was 19, white, and living in Charleston, OK. The license was obtained in Woodward County, OK on September 26, 1905. James H. Voris signed an affidavit, as sole surviving parent or guardian that James Merle Voris received his consent to marry, since James was a minor at the time. It was witnessed by Mrs. C. W. Redman and dated September 22, 1906.

1908, Oklahoma:Card of Thanks:
We desire to thank in this public manner the many kind friends who [unreadable] us during the illness of our late father and brother. And to those who by kind words and deeds assuaged our grief we tender our warmest gratitude, especially to the order of Masons, who their services at all times. May He who notes even the sparrow's fall reward you in our prayers. Mr and Mrs D. H. Clemmons, Mr and Mrs C. W. Redman, Mr and Mrs L. D. Anderson, Wibb and Merle Voris, Mr and Mrs W. A. Smith, Mrs Hal Keating, Mrs Nancy Gordon.

The following relatives of J. H. Voris were present at his funeral: Wibb and Merle Voris, of Buffalo, this state, sons; Mesdames D. H. Clemmons, C. W. Redman, and L. D. Anderson, with their families, of this place; Mesdames W. A. Smith.....[cut off]

Nettie Voris filed for a divorce against James on July 9, 1913 in Buffalo, Harper County, District Court of the 19th Judicial District of Harper County under case number 458. According to the divorce petition, James abandoned Nettie and Lee Roy on October 27, 1911 and they had no contact with him afterwards. Also stated that James had entered into a "pretended" marriage with Blanche McCanless on October 14, 1912 even though he and Nettie were still married. Also alleges he had committed many adulterous acts. Papers said he was a Railroad Brakeman. A Summons was issued on July 9, 1913 for James to appear on August 2, 1913 to defend himself in Court. On July 12, 1913 the Summons was returned as James could not be found in Harper County. In an affidavit, Nettie indicated that Blanche McCanless, going by the name Blanche Voris, had stated that James was in Wichita, Kansas. A Summons by publication was run three times in the Buffalo Bugle, in August, 1913. On December 12, 1913, an Order of Divorce was issued, to be in effect six months from that date [June 12, 1914]. Nettie was given custody of Lee Roy Voris and Nettie had to pay the costs of the court.

November 21, 2003, Letter from Department of Health and Environment, Kansas. No death record between 1912 and 1916 in Kansas or in any of the counties in Kansas. They state that it has been their experience that even though an event has occurred in Kansas, it may not have been recorded in their office.

Draft registration Card, September 4, 1918, shows James Merle Voris, age 32, born February 26, 1886, living in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. He is an unemployed machinist. Closest relative is C. W. Voris living in Buffalo, OK. He is medium height, medium build, brown eyes, and black hair.

1920 Federal Census, Spencer City, Clay County, Iowa, SD-11, ED-43, SH 3-B, January 5, 1920. Shows James M. Voris, 29, a divorced roomer, garage mechanic, born in Kansas.

According to the indexed records of Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Iowa, there is a James Melvill Voris buried there, 1886-1923. May be a transcript error. Need to check this out since Clay County also shows a James M. Voris, died 1923.

Individual Notes

Note for: Joseph Warner, ABT 1845 - Index

Individual Note:
1870 Federal Census, Pine Township, Warren County, IN, Page 22, August 1, 1870. Martha A, Brier, 43, Aaron W, 15 [Shows Anna W.], James W., 11 [James Wilburn], Samuel G., 5, [Samuel Grant], Josephine Warner, 21, William H. Warner, 3 months, Joseph Warner, 25. Value of Real Estate for Martha A is $6600 and value of Personal Estate is $8000. Value for Joseph's personal Estate is $300.