Blattenberger/Plattenberger Family Geneology


Henry Franklin Allred [Parents] was born on 2 Apr 1885 in Bolivar, Polk Co., MO. He died on 17 Jun 1968 in Oroville, Butte Co., CA and was buried in Upham Cemetery, Bangor, Butte Co., CA. Henry married Evelyn Mae Clewell.

Other marriages:
Kirkman, Pearl Dottie

Henry Franklin Allred was born 02 Apr 1885 in Bolivar, Polk County; son of John Francis and Elizabeth "Lizzie" R. (Hutchseson) Allred.

Henry was first united in marriage 14 Feb 1909 in Polk County, Missouri with Pearl Dottie Kirkman; daughter of George W. and Viola (Spellman) Kikman.

Henry and Pearl were the parents of four children:
1. Dexter Lavern born 1915
2. Betty Viola born 1917
3. Richard Franklin born 1919
4. Dorothy, infant, 1922

Peal passed away 08 Dec 1932 in Cedar, Wilson County, Kansas at the age of 42 years. She was laid to rest in Altoona Cemetery, Altoona, Wilson County, Kansas.

Henry was next united in marriage (#2) with Evelyn Mae Clewell; one of five children born to Charles Vernon and Minnie Mae (Bruce) Clewell.

Henry and Evelyn and family moved westward and settled in California. Henry was employed as a wood cutter in a lumber yard.

Henry passed away 17 Jun 1968 in Oroville, Butte County, California at the age of 83 years. He was laid to rest in Upham Cemetery in Bangor, Butte County, California.

Evelyn passed away 04 Jul 1972 in Bangor, Butte County, California at the age of 63 years. She was laid to rest in Upham Cemetery with Henry.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 55305439)

Evelyn Mae Clewell [Parents] was born on 10 Apr 1909 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. She died on 4 Jul 1972 in Bangor, Butte Co., CA and was buried in Upham Cemetery, Bangor, Butte Co., CA. Evelyn married Henry Franklin Allred.

Evelyn Mae Clewell was born 10 Apr 1909 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; one of five children born to Charles Vernon and Minnie Mae (Bruce) Clewell.

Evelyn was united in marriage with widower Henry Franklin Allred; son of John Francis and Elizabeth "Lizzie" R. (Hutchseson) Allred. Henry's first wife, Pearl Dottie Kirkman, passed away in 1932, leaving four children.

Henry, who had been a wood cutter in a lumber yard, passed away 17 Jun 1968 in Oroville, Butte County, California at the age of 83 years. He was laid to rest in Upham Cemetery in Bangor, Butte County, California.

Evelyn passed away 04 Jul 1972 in Bangor, Butte County, California at the age of 63 years. She was laid to rest in Upham Cemetery with Henry.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 55305335)


Reo Paul Rex [Parents] was born on 23 Feb 1914 in Clark Co., SD. He died on 13 Jun 1955 in Eoline, Bibb Co., AL and was buried in Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Reo married Laura Marie Clewell.

(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 107398742. Shown as Leo Paul Rex
2. Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
3. Alabama, Death Index, 1908-1959
4. South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856-1915)

Laura Marie Clewell [Parents] was born on 17 Jan 1914 in MO. She died on 13 Jun 1955 in Eoline, Bibb Co., AL and was buried in Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Laura married Reo Paul Rex.

(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 107398755
2. Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
3. Alabama, Death Index, 1908-1959)


Clarence W. Clewell [Parents] was born on 29 Apr 1915 in Lyons, Rice Co., KS. He died on 31 Oct 1974 in Vallejo, Solano Co., CA and was buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, Solano Co., CA. Clarence married June E..

In 1940 Clarence W. Clewell (listed as Clavell), b. in KS, age 24, a farm laborer, was living at 2567 Stoney Rd. in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, with his wife, Jule E. Clewell, b. in OR, age 28. Also listed in their household were Clarence's brother, Carl E. Clewell, b. in KS, age 17, a farm laborer, and Clarence's married sister, Laura M. (Clewell) Rex, b. in MO, age 26, and her husband, R. P. Rex, b. in SD, age 26, a farm laborer. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_350, Page 1B, house #18)

Clarence W. Clewell served in the US Army from 29 Oct 1943 to 7 Feb 1946.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 129554960. PFC. US Army
2. California Death Index
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
4. SSDI)

June E. was born on 21 Nov 1911 in OR. She died on 25 Aug 2001 in CA and was buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, Solano Co., CA. June married Clarence W. Clewell.

(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 129555100
2. SSDI. Last residence - Petaluma, California 94952)


Henry Franklin Allred [Parents] was born on 2 Apr 1885 in Bolivar, Polk Co., MO. He died on 17 Jun 1968 in Oroville, Butte Co., CA and was buried in Upham Cemetery, Bangor, Butte Co., CA. Henry married Pearl Dottie Kirkman on 14 Feb 1909 in Polk Co., MO.

Other marriages:
Clewell, Evelyn Mae

Henry Franklin Allred was born 02 Apr 1885 in Bolivar, Polk County; son of John Francis and Elizabeth "Lizzie" R. (Hutchseson) Allred.

Henry was first united in marriage 14 Feb 1909 in Polk County, Missouri with Pearl Dottie Kirkman; daughter of George W. and Viola (Spellman) Kikman.

Henry and Pearl were the parents of four children:
1. Dexter Lavern born 1915
2. Betty Viola born 1917
3. Richard Franklin born 1919
4. Dorothy, infant, 1922

Peal passed away 08 Dec 1932 in Cedar, Wilson County, Kansas at the age of 42 years. She was laid to rest in Altoona Cemetery, Altoona, Wilson County, Kansas.

Henry was next united in marriage (#2) with Evelyn Mae Clewell; one of five children born to Charles Vernon and Minnie Mae (Bruce) Clewell.

Henry and Evelyn and family moved westward and settled in California. Henry was employed as a wood cutter in a lumber yard.

Henry passed away 17 Jun 1968 in Oroville, Butte County, California at the age of 83 years. He was laid to rest in Upham Cemetery in Bangor, Butte County, California.

Evelyn passed away 04 Jul 1972 in Bangor, Butte County, California at the age of 63 years. She was laid to rest in Upham Cemetery with Henry.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 55305439)

Pearl Dottie Kirkman [Parents] was born on 17 Sep 1890 in KS. She died on 8 Dec 1932 in Cedar, Wilson Co., KS and was buried in Altoona Cemetery, Altoona, Wilson Co., KS. Pearl married Henry Franklin Allred on 14 Feb 1909 in Polk Co., MO.

(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 48154913)


John Francis Allred married Elizabeth R. "Lizzie" Hutcheson.

Elizabeth R. "Lizzie" Hutcheson married John Francis Allred.

They had the following children:

  M i Henry Franklin Allred

George W. Kirkman married Viola Spellman.

Viola Spellman married George W. Kirkman.

They had the following children:

  F i Pearl Dottie Kirkman

Andrew Geissert [Parents] was born on 30 Aug 1877 in Ottawa Co., KS. He died on 11 Mar 1964 in National City, San Diego Co., CA and was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Ottawa Co., KS. Andrew married Blanche Stewart Clewell.

"Salina Journal", Salina, KS, Thursday March 12, 1964
ANDREW GEISSERT
NATIONAL.CITY, Calif.-Andrew Geissert, 86, National City, died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home.

He was a former resident of the Bennington area.

Mr. Geissert is survived by three sons, Louis, J., Bennington; Carl, Santa Anna, Calif., and Kenneth, National City, and daughters, Mrs. Harvey Sleder, 857 Highland, Salina, and Mrs. Henry Blaha, Racine, Mo.
Burial will be in Bennington. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

"Salina Journal" Friday March 13, 1964
ANDREW GEISSERT
NATIONAL CITY, Calif.: The funeral for Andrew Geissert, 86 National City, will be at 2 pm Monday in the Bennington Presbyterian Church, the Rev Merl Salsar officiating. Burial will be in the Bennington Cemetery.

Mr. Geissert died Wednesday in his home. He was born Aug 31, 1887, and was a former Bennington resident.

Mr. Geissert is survived by the widow, Blanch; three sons Louis, Bennington; Carl, Santa Ana, Calif., and Kenneth, National City; and two daughters Mrs. Harvey Sleder, 857 Highland, Salina, and Mrs. Blaha, Racine, Mo.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 65557002)

Blanche Stewart Clewell [Parents] was born on 23 May 1884 in Ottawa Co., KS. She died in 1971 and was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Ottawa Co., KS. Blanche married Andrew Geissert.

Blanche F. Clewell was born 23 May 1884 in Ottawa, Ottawa County, Kansas; the oldest of six children born to Joseph "Joe" F. and Edith M. (Stewart) Clewell.

Blanche was united in marriage with Andrew Geissert; son of Louis and Catharina "Katie" (Mocker) Geissert.

Blanche and Andrew were the parents of five children:
1. Louis Andrew born 1903 married Fern M. Holt
2. Dorothy E. born 1904 married Henry Edward Blaha
3. Bertha A. born 1906 married Harvey A. Sleder
4. Carl Harold born 1912 married Dorothy Virginia Elizabeth Thorp
5. Kenneth Mervin born 1920 married Mildred Mae Barthol

Andrew passed away 11 Mar 1964 in El Cajun, San Diego County, California at the age of 86. He was laid to rest in Bennington Cemetery in Bennington, Ottawa County, Kansas.

Blanche passed away in 1971 (location and exact date unknown at this time). She was laid to rest in Bennington Cemetery with Andrew.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 65557077
2 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index)

They had the following children:

  M i Louis Andrew Geissert
  F ii Dorothy E. Geissert
  F iii Bertha A. Geissert
  M iv Carl Harold Geissert
  M v Kenneth Mervin Geissert

William "Will" M. Hodges [Parents] was born on 24 Mar 1891 in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN. He died on 20 Dec 1970 in Noel, McDonald Co., MO and was buried in Noel Cemetery, Noel, McDonald Co., MO. William married Lena M. Clewell on 19 Feb 1912 in Jackson Co., MO.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 106751632)

Lena M. Clewell [Parents] was born on 18 May 1889 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO. She died on 25 Jul 1989 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS and was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Ottawa Co., KS. Lena married William "Will" M. Hodges on 19 Feb 1912 in Jackson Co., MO.

Lena M. Clewell was born 18 May 1889 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; one of six children born to Joseph F. and Edith M. (Stewart) Clewell.

Lena was united in marriage 19 Feb 1912 in Jackson County, Missouri with William "Will" M. Hodges; son of Martin Alexander and Clementine Cleopatra (DeBusk) Hodges.

According to the 1920 census the couple lived in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas where Will was employed as a restaurant manager. By 1930 (census) the couple had moved to Sulpher Springs, Benton County, Arkansas. Will was employed as a salesman of automobiles and Lena was the postmistress.

Lena passed away 25 Jul 1989 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas at the age of 100 years. She was laid to rest in Bennington Cemetery in Bennington, Ottawa County, Kansas.

Will passed away 20 Dec 1970 in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri at the age of 79 years. He was laid to rest in Noel Cemetery in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri.

(Note: Some records show husband as William, some as George W. Hodges)

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 65481534)


James "Guy" Porter was born on 9 Dec 1879 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS. He died on 20 Dec 1931 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK and was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK. James married Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell.

James "Guy" Porter was born 09 Dec 1879 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas; parents unknown at this time.

Guy was united in marriage with Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell; one of six children born to Joseph "Joe" F. and Edith M. (Stewart) Clewell.

Josie and Guy were the parents of three children:

1. Joseph "Joe" Harold born 1911 married Beatrice _?_
2. Thelma May born 1913 married Frederick "Fred" S. Childers
3. Esther Nola born 1915 married Claude Milner Harris, Jr.

In the 1920 census the family were living in Marietta, Saunders County, Nebraska and Guy was working as a lineman for the telephone company.

In the 1930 census the family were living in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and Guy was working as an electrician for the railroad.

Guy passed away 20 Dec 1931 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma at the age of 52 years. He was laid to rest in Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahome.

Josie was united in marriage (#2) with Dr. Walter Austin Carr. Dr. Austin was a widower with one child.

Josie passed away 16 Oct 1969 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas at the age of 78 years. She was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas with her second husband, Dr. Carr.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 89463334)

Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell [Parents] was born on 15 Jan 1891 in MO. She died on 16 Oct 1969 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., KS. Laura married James "Guy" Porter.

Other marriages:
Carr, Walter Austin

Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell was born 15 Jan 1891 in Missouri; one of six children born to Joseph "Joe" F. and Edith M. (Stewart) Clewell.

Laura/Josie was first united in marriage with James "Guy" Porter; a widower with young child.

Josie and Guy added three more children to this blended family:
1. Joseph "Joe" Harold born 1911 married Beatrice _?_
2. Thelma May born 1913 married Frederick "Fred" S. Childers
3. Esther Nola born 1915 married Claude Milner Harris, Jr.

In the 1920 census the family was living in Marietta, Saunders County, Nebraska and Guy was working as a lineman for the telephone company.

In the 1930 census the family were living in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and Guy was working as an electrician for the railroad.

Guy passed away 20 Dec 1931 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma at the age of 52 years. He was laid to rest in Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

Josie was united in marriage (#2) with Dr. Walter Austin Carr. Dr. Austin was a widower with one child.

Laura/Josie passed away 16 Oct 1969 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas at the age of 78 years. She was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.

Dr. Carr passed away in 08 Dec 1975 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas at the age of 98 years. He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery. He shares a headstone with Laura/Josie and his first wife, Effie Elizabeth (King) Carr, is nearby.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 69875991)

They had the following children:

  M i Joseph "Joe" Harold Porter
  F ii Thelma May Porter
  F iii Esther Nola Porter

Dr. Walter Austin Carr died on 8 Dec 1975 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., KS. He married Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell.

Other marriages:
King, Effie Elizabeth

Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell [Parents] was born on 15 Jan 1891 in MO. She died on 16 Oct 1969 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., KS. Laura married Dr. Walter Austin Carr.

Other marriages:
Porter, James "Guy"

Laura Josephine "Josie" Clewell was born 15 Jan 1891 in Missouri; one of six children born to Joseph "Joe" F. and Edith M. (Stewart) Clewell.

Laura/Josie was first united in marriage with James "Guy" Porter; a widower with young child.

Josie and Guy added three more children to this blended family:
1. Joseph "Joe" Harold born 1911 married Beatrice _?_
2. Thelma May born 1913 married Frederick "Fred" S. Childers
3. Esther Nola born 1915 married Claude Milner Harris, Jr.

In the 1920 census the family was living in Marietta, Saunders County, Nebraska and Guy was working as a lineman for the telephone company.

In the 1930 census the family were living in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and Guy was working as an electrician for the railroad.

Guy passed away 20 Dec 1931 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma at the age of 52 years. He was laid to rest in Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

Josie was united in marriage (#2) with Dr. Walter Austin Carr. Dr. Austin was a widower with one child.

Laura/Josie passed away 16 Oct 1969 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas at the age of 78 years. She was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.

Dr. Carr passed away in 08 Dec 1975 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas at the age of 98 years. He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery. He shares a headstone with Laura/Josie and his first wife, Effie Elizabeth (King) Carr, is nearby.

(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 69875991)

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