Lavada Melinda Holden

Notes:

Info on her name from another researcher, for whom FINDLEY is a collateral line. Her primary info came from a Bible record in the possession of a William Bridges of Indiana.

Lavada married William A. Findley about 1850 in Middle Division, Dickson County, Tennessee. William was born about 1832 in Alabama, USA; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary C. Bolin on 23 Jan 1878 in Howell County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George Gulley on 26 Oct 1877 in Howell County, Missouri, USA. George (son of Pleasant N. Gulley and Martha Middlecoff) was born about 1855 in Tennessee, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Manuel married Amanda J. Ogle on 25 Dec 1888. Amanda (daughter of Perry Ogle) was born about 1867 in Missouri, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Parents:

  George Louis Findley's death certificate names his parents as William Findley and Lavada Holden, both born in Georgia.

• Obituary: 5 Feb 1941, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA;

  Obit, George L. Findley

  FINDLEY--George Louis Findley, age 78 years, passed away at the home of his son, E. E. Findley, early Monday night. He was retired Baptists minister and had resided in the state for the last 29 years, moving from Las Vegas to Albuquerque about five years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. H. or row and Mrs. C. W. Chandler, and by two sons, Ray and E. E., all of Albuquerque, and by two other sons, Lee of Las Vegas and Rutherford of Spokane, Wash. and by one brother. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from theFirst Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. A Hope Owen will officiate, assisted by the Rev. L. M. Walker. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary in charge.

Notes:

Died:

Cause of death: chronic myocarditis and nephritis, uremia, senility, due to carcinoma left ear.

George married Bedy Etta Walker on 16 Dec 1886 in Howell County, Missouri, USA. Bedy (daughter of Helton Rutherford Walker and Esther Elizabeth Thornton) was born on 22 Feb 1866 in Tennessee, USA; died on 4 Feb 1941 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; was buried in Albuquerque-Sunset Memorial Park, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 13. Julia Bertrude Findley   was born on 19 Sep 1887 in Missouri, USA; died on 31 Jan 1974 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. 14. Lavada E. Findley   was born on 16 Mar 1889; died on 20 May 1895. 15. William Rutherford Findley   was born on 1 Jun 1891 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Jan 1971 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. 16. Thomas Lee Findley   was born on 15 Jun 1894 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 27 Sep 1981 in Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA. 17. Emma S. Findley   was born on 21 Jan 1896 in Missouri, USA; died on 14 Dec 1910. 18. Beulah Eudocia Findley   was born on 21 Aug 1898 in Missouri, USA; died on 10 May 1981 in . 19. Elza Eugene Findley   was born on 19 Jan 1901 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 2 Jul 1966 in Altrisco (Albuquerque), Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. 20. Elmer James Findley   was born on 17 Oct 1903 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 18 Sep 1923 in Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA. 21. Raymond L. Findley   was born in 18 July 1908 in Missouri, USA; died in Jun 1980 in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

• Census: 12 Jun 1900, Montier township, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 22 Apr 1910, Woodward (city), Woodward County, Oklahoma, USA
• Census: 12 Feb 1920, Idaho Falls (Precinct 2), Buhl County, Idaho, USA
• Census: 16 Apr 1930, 615 Maple Ave., Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma, USA
• Residence: 1935, Alamosa County, Colorado, USA
• Census: 16 Apr 1940, 224 E. Robison, Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: Abt 1954-1974, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Religion: Jan 1974;

  At her death in 1974 Julia was a member of the Highland Baptist Church, Albuquerque.

• Obituary: 1 Feb 1974, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA

Notes:

Census:

1. Finley, Louis, head, white, male, April 1863, 37, married 13 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, can read and write, owns farm with mortgage, farm schedule no. 99
2. _____, Beedy E., wife, white, female, February 1866, 34, married 13 years, 5 children 5 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, July, daughter, white, female, September 1888, 12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read and write
4. _____, William R., son, white, male, June 1892, 8, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
5. _____, Thomas L., son, white, male, June 1894, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
6. _____, Miney S., daughter, white, female, January 1896, 4, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
7. _____, Bula, daughter, white, female, August 1898, 1, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Stellar, George E., head, male, white, 31, first marriage, married 1 month, Indiana, New Jersey, Indiana, jeweler, jewelry store, worker, can read and write, renting house
2. _____, Martha, wife, female, white, 20, married 1 month, Missouri, Maryland, Arkansas, no occupation, can read and write
3. Kutchinski, Henry, boarder, male, white, 26, single, Kansas, Germany, Germany, assistant cashier, bank, can read and write
4. Rose, Walter L., boarder, male, white, 35, first marriage, married 12 years, Kansas, Ohio, Ohio, doctor, office, can read and write
5. _____, Mary E., boarder, female, white, 35, first marriage, arrayed 12 years, 0 children 0 living, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, stationer, stationery store, own account, can read and write
6. Findley, Julie, boarder, female, white, 22, single, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, no occupation, can read and write


Census:

1. Chandler, Clarence W., head, renting, male, white, 40, married, can read and write, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, labor, general farm, worker
2. _____, Julia G. [Julia B.], wife, female, white, 33, married, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
3. _____, William Finley [Findley], son, male, white, 6, attending school, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri



Census:

1. Chandler, Charles W. [Clarence W.], head, renting, $20, not a farm, male, white, 50, married, first married age 31, can read and write, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, farming, government farm, not a veteran
2. _____, Julia, wife, female, white, 42, married, first married age 23, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, no occupation
3. _____, William, son, male, white, 16, single, attending school, can read and write, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, soda fountain, drug store
4. _____, Harriet, daughter, female, white, 3 4/12, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
[Living in the same dwell, but separate household, as a Vern Chandler, age 21, born in Kansas and father born in Pennsylvania, like Clarence--but mother born in Kansas. Possibly a younger half-brother to Clarence.]

Census:

1. Chandler, Clarence W., renting, $20, not a farm, head, male, white, 60, married, completed 2 years high school, Kansas, (1935) resided in Alamosa, Colorado, worked for pay, 48 hours, contractor carpenter, building worked 48 weeks, income $80, other income
2. _____, Julia, wife, female, white, 52, married, completed 1 year high school, Missouri, Alamosa, Colorado (1935), did not work for pay, worked at home, bookkeeper, private second hand store, 42 hours, $0 income, no other income
3. _____, Harriet, daughter, female, white, 13, attending school, completed grade 7, Okalhoma, lived in Alamosa, Colorado (1935)

[If Julia worked a full-time week as a bookkeeper, why did she have no income?]

Obituary:

Obituary, Julia Bertrude (Findley) Chandler, Albuquerque Tribune

Chandler--Julia F. Chandler, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday. She is survived by a son, W. F. "Bill" Chandler, Albuquerque, a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Henly, [Dulsen], Minn; two brothers, Lee Findley, Hood River, Ore.; Roy Findley, Plainview Tex.; a sister, Mrs. C. H. Morrow, Albuquerque, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Highland Baptist Church. Memorial services will be Mnday a 1 p. m. in Fern Chapel of Strong-horne, 1100 Coal SE, with Rev. Howard Marsh officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Park.

Julia married Clarence William Chandler on 21 Sep 1910. Clarence was born about 1879 in Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 22. William Findley "Bill" Chandler   was born about 1914 in Oklahoma, USA; died after February 1974. 23. Harriet Chandler   was born about 1926 in Oklahoma, USA; died after February 1974.

Other Events:

• Residence: Abt 1917-1918, Rock County, Minnesota, USA;

  William's WWI draft registration was in Magnolia, Rock County, Minnesota.

• Census: 29 Apr 1930, Voting District 6, Sheridan County, Wyoming, USA
• Census: 19 Apr 1940, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
• Census: 19 Apr 1940, 1611 First St., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; 1. Findley, William R., male, white, 48, married, completed grade 8, born in Missouri, residence 1935 Rock County, Wyoming, not employed for pay, seeking work, farmer, farming, own account 2. _____, Janet, wife, female, white, 48, married, completed grade 8, born Iowa, 3. _____, Ione, daughter, female, white, 19, single, completed high school, born Minnesota, machine operator, wholesale meat factory 4. _____, Ben, son, male, white, 17, completed 2 years high school,
• Obituary: 1 Feb 1971, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; In the Spokane Chronicle "William R. Findley His home Nine Mile Falls. Survived by his wife, Janet Findley, at the home; 1 son, Ben Findley, Spokane; 2 daughters, Mrs. Eunice Ballinger, Auburn, Wash.; Mrs. Ione Fletcher, Maple Valley, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Lee Findley, Portland, Ore.; and Ray Findley, Texas; 2 sisters, Mrs. Clint )Beulah) Morrow, Mrs. Julia Chandler, both of Albuquerque, N.M., numbers nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 2:30 p.m. at BALL & DODD FUNERAL DIRECTORS, S421 DIVISION ST. The Rev. Endel Meuisi officiating. Interment Fairmount Memorial Park."

Notes:

Daughter Eunice's birth record is found 1 Jan 1917, Rock Co (see images, from FamilySearch); daughter Ione's birth could not be found around 1921 in the same county. Their 1920 census record has not yet been located, although Ione's 1930 census indicates she was born in Minnesota.

Name:

Though undoubtedly named for his grandfather, Helton Rutherford Walker, William spelled his own middle name "Retherford" on his World War I draft registration.

Census:

1. Findley, William R., head, renting, farm, male, white, 38, married, first married age 22, can read and write, Missouri, Missouri, Missouri, tankman, Burlington railroad, not a veteran, farm schedule no. 104
2. _____, "Jeannete," wife, female, white, 38, married 22 years, can read and write, Iowa, Norway, Wisconsin, farmer, farm
3. _____, Eunice M., daughter, female, white, 13, attending school, can read and write, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa
4. _____, Ione E., daughter, female, white, 9, attending school, can read and write, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa
5. _____, Ben Lewis, son, female, white, 7, attending school, can read and write, Wyoming, Missouri, Iowa
6. Greggs, George, hired help, male, white, 35, can read and write, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, farm hand, farm, not a veteran

Census:

1. Findley, William R., head, rents $20/mo, not a farm, head, male, white, 48, married, completed grade 8, Missouri, rural Rock County, Wyoming in 1935, does not work for pay, is seeking work, unemployed 52 weeks, farmer, farming, own account
2. _____, Janet, wife, female, white, 48, married, completed grade 8, Iowa, rural Rock County, Wyoming (1035), did not work for pay, works at home, worked 30 weeks. income $600, other income
3. _____, Ione, daughter, female, white, 19, completed 4 years high school, born in Minnesota, Rock County, Wyoming (1935), worked for pay, 44 hours, machine operator, wholesale meat factory, no income, no other income
4. _____, Ben, son, male, white, 17, attending school, completed 3 hears high school, born Wyoming, Rock County, Wyoming (1935), not working for pay, no other income

William married Janette Hill before 1915. Janette was born about 1892 in Iowa, USA; died on 24 May 1976 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 24. Male Findley   died on 7 Jan 1915 in Sleepy Eye, Brown County, Minnesota, USA. 25. Eunice Marie Findley   was born on 1 Jan 1917 in Rock County, Minnesota, USA. 26. Roger E. Findley   was born about 1919 in Minnesota, USA; died on 26 Apr 1920 in Westside, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA. 27. Ione E. Findley   was born about 1921 in Minnesota, USA. 28. Ben Lewis Findley   was born about 1923 in Wyoming, USA.

Other Events:

• Census: 12 Jun 1900, Montier township, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Koehler, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA;

  Lee was employed as a machine [trimmer? runner] for a coal mining company, the St. Louis [Rocky M & P Co.], Koehler, N. M.

• Census: 12 Jan 1920, Smith township (Twp. 28, Rg. 28), Union County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 16 Apr 1930, Main St., Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 19 Apr 1940, 910 Tilden Ave., Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: 1 Feb 1974, Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon, USA
• Residence: Jan 1980, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA

Notes:

Census:

1. Finley, Louis, head, white, male, April 1863, 37, married 13 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, can read and write, owns farm with mortgage, farm schedule no. 99
2. _____, Beedy E., wife, white, female, February 1866, 34, married 13 years, 5 children 5 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, July, daughter, white, female, September 1888, 12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read and write
4. _____, William R., son, white, male, June 1892, 8, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
5. _____, Thomas L., son, white, male, June 1894, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
6. _____, Miney S., daughter, white, female, January 1896, 4, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
7. _____, Bula, daughter, white, female, August 1898, 1, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Findley, G. L., head, owns with mortgage, male, white, 56, married, can read and write, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, farm, own account, farm schedule, no. 5
2. _____, Bedy E., wife, female, white, 53, married, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
3. _____, Thomas L., son, male, white, 26, single, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm, worker
4. _____, James E., son, male, white, 16, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm
5. _____, Ramond L., son, male, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm

Census:

1. Findley, Thomas Lee, head, renting, $20, not a farm, male, white, 26, first married age 32, can read and write, Missouri, Missouri, Missouri, contractor, [illegible industry], veteran of WWI
2. _____, Gladys Marie, wife, female, white, 23, married, first married age 20, can read and write, Texas, Alabama, Texas
3. _____, James E., son, male, white, 3, New Mexico, Missouri, Texas
4. _____, Clarence E., son, male, white, 3 months, New Mexico, Missouri, Texas

Census:

1. Findley, Thomas L., head, male, white, 47, married, completed grade 8, Missouri, same place (1935), worked for pay, 48 hours, truck driver, own business, own account, worked 52 weeks, income $1800
2. _____, Gladys, wife, female, white, 33, married, completed grade 8, Texas, same place (1935), not working for pay
3. _____, James E., son, male, white, 13, attending school, completed grade 6, New Mexico, same place (1935)
4. _____, Edward, son, male, white, 10, attending school, completed grade 3, New Mexico, same place (1935)
5. _____, Frances, daughter, female, white, 9, attending school, completed grade 1, New Mexico, same place (1935)
6. _____, Dale, son, male, white, son, 5, not attending school, New Mexico, same place (1935)
7. _____, Donna Jean, daughter, female, white, 3, New Mexico, same place (1935)
8. _____, Betty Ann, daughter, female, white, 1, New Mexico, same place (1935)

Thomas married Gladys before 1927. Gladys was born about 1907 in Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 29. James E. Findley   was born about 1927 in New Mexico, USA. 30. Clarence Edward Findley   was born about 1930 in New Mexico, USA. 31. Frances Findley   was born in 1931 in New Mexico, USA. 32. Dale Findley   was born in 1935 in New Mexico, USA. 33. Donna Jean Findley   was born about 1937 in New Mexico, USA. 34. Betty Ann Findley   was born about 1939 in New Mexico, USA.

Other Events:

• Obituary: From the Albuquerque Journal: "Morrow?Beulah E. "Mom" Morrow, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years, died Sunday at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Clinton H. "Pop" Morrow of the home, a son, Findley H. and wife, Hazel Morrow, Albuquerque, a daughter, Betty Ruth Snelling, Albuquerque, a brother, Lee Findley, Oregon, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she taught a Ladies Sunday School Class for 46 years. She attended Normal School (now Highlands University), and she taught school for four years in Northeast New Mexico. She was a real estate saleswoman for several years. The family will meet friends at the French Mortuary, 1111 University NE, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The casket will not be opened during services. Services will be announced by French Mortuary. Those who prefer may make contributions to the Outstretched Hand Ministry of the First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway NE, Albuquerque 87201."
• Census: 12 Jun 1900, Montier, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 26 Apr 1910, Rock County, Ellis County, Oklahoma, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 11 Apr 1930, 513 Hancock, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
• Census: 15 Apr 1940, University Heights, Albuquerque (3721 Mesa Verde), Bernanlillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: 1 Feb 1974, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: Jan 1980, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA

Notes:

Census:

1. Finley, Louis, head, white, male, April 1863, 37, married 13 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, can read and write, owns farm with mortgage, farm schedule no. 99
2. _____, Beedy E., wife, white, female, February 1866, 34, married 13 years, 5 children 5 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, July, daughter, white, female, September 1888, 12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read and write
4. _____, William R., son, white, male, June 1892, 8, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
5. _____, Thomas L., son, white, male, June 1894, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
6. _____, Miney S., daughter, white, female, January 1896, 4, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
7. _____, Bula, daughter, white, female, August 1898, 1, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Findley, George L., head, male, white, 46, first marriage, married 23 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, general farm, own account, can read and write, renting farm, farm schedule no. 66
2. _____, Bedy E., white, female, 44, first marriage, married 23 years, 9 children 8 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Emma S., daughter, female, white, 14, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
4. _____, Bula E., daughter, female, white, 11, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
5. _____, Elza E., son, male, white, 9, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
6. _____, Elmer E., son, male, white, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
7. _____, Raymond L., son, male, white, 1 9/12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton H., head, owns, free of mortgage, male, white, 21, married, can read and write, Texas, Texas, U.S., salesman, grocery store
2. _____, Beulah E., wife, female, white, 21, married, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
3. _____, Floyd, brother, male, white, 23, single, can read and write, Texas, Texas, U.S., no occupation

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton H., head, owns, $3500, not a farm, male, white, 31, first married age 21, can read and write, Texas, Texas, Texas, salesman, packing house, not a veteran
2. _____, Beulah E., wife, female, white, 31, married, first married age 21, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
3. _____, Findley H., son, male, white, 9, attending school, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri
4. _____, Betty R., daughter, female, white, 3 [and 9 months], New Mexico, Texas, Missouri

[Next door is Ray N. Walker, probably the son of Theodore Whitfield Walker]

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton, head, owns, value $6000, male, white, 41, married, completed grade 8, born Texas, same house (1935), works for pay, wholesale salesman, meats packing, worked 52 weeks, income $1900
2. _____, Beulah, wife, female, white, 41, married, completed 2 years high school, Missouri, same place (1935), did not work for pay, no income
3. _____, Findley, son, male, white, 19, single, attended school, completed 4 years high school, New Mexico, same place (1935), worked for pay, worked 20 hours, printer's helper, book store [illegible word]
4. _____, Betty Ruth, daughter, female, white, 13, attended school, completed grade 7, New Mexico, same place (1935)
5. Findley, George l., father in law, male, white, 77, married, completed grade 6, Georgia, same place (1935), not employed, other income
6. _____, Etta, mother in law, female, white, 74, married, completed grade 6, Tennessee, same place (1935), not employed

Beulah married Clinton H. Morrow about 1920. Clinton was born about 1899 in Texas, USA; died on 13 Nov 1983; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 35. Findley H. Morrow   was born in 1920 in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA; died on 31 Oct 1994; was buried in Sunset Memorial, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. 36. Betty Ruth Morrow   was born on 20 Sep 1926 in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA; died on 23 Aug 2003 in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico, USA.

Other Events:

• Census: 26 Apr 1910, Rock township, Ellis County, Oklahoma, USA
• Missing Census: 1920;

  Elza has not been located in the 1920 census, when he would have been about 19.

• Census: 10 Apr 1930, Malpie (precinct 26), Union County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: 1935, Missouri, USA;

  Living in rural Missouri, probably on a farm.

• Census: 24 Apr 1940, Atrisco Rd., Atrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• NEWS: 26 Feb 1954, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA;

  Elza announces that he will run for the District 1 County Commission post.

• Occupation: May 1954, Altrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA;

  Elza ran for county commission, was identified as "Altrisco gas station operator."

Notes:

On 23 June 1962 the Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal reported the marriage of James W. Findley, son of Elza and Lois Findley. James's brother Don Findley was one of the ushers. The family was all gathered together.

Just nine days later the same newspaper carried the story when Don shot his father Elza Findley with a .357 Magnum revolver in the parking lot of their service station.

Census:

1. Findley, George L., head, male, white, 46, first marriage, married 23 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, general farm, own account, can read and write, renting farm, farm schedule no. 66
2. _____, Bedy E., white, female, 44, first marriage, married 23 years, 9 children 8 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Emma S., daughter, female, white, 14, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
4. _____, Bula E., daughter, female, white, 11, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
5. _____, Elza E., son, male, white, 9, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
6. _____, Elmer E., son, male, white, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
7. _____, Raymond L., son, male, white, 1 9/12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Findley, Elza E., head, owns, farm, male, white, 29, single, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, farmer, general farm, not a veteran, farm schedule, 3
2. _____, George L., father, male, white, 67, married, first married age 23, can read and write, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, no occupation
3. _____, Etta, mother, female, white, 64, married, first married age 20, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama, housekeeper

Census:

1. Findley, Elza, head, owns, value $1400, male, white, 39, married, completed grade 8, Missouri, rural Missouri (1935), worked for pay, worked 40 hours, carpenter, contractors, worked 36 weeks, income $1300, no other income
2. _____, Lois, wife, female, white, 29, married, completed 1 year college, Texas, rural Missouri (1935), working at home, no income
3. _____, Thestal, son, male, white, 5, not attending school, New Mexico, rural Missouri (1935)
4. _____, Rita May, daughter, female, white, 2, New Mexico, rural Missouri (1935)
5. _____, Clinton Elza, son, male, white, [under 1], New Mexico, rural Missouri (1935)

Elza married Lois Dean Robertson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 37. Thestal Don Findley   was born about 1935 in New Mexico, USA. 38. Rita May Findley   was born about 1938 in New Mexico, USA. 39. Clinton Elza Findley   was born about 1939 in New Mexico, USA. 40. James W. Findley   was born about 1940-1943 in New Mexico, USA. 41. Gary Findley   was born about 1942-1946 in New Mexico, USA. 42. Harold Findley   was born about 1944-1948 in New Mexico, USA.

Notes:

Not much has been found on James Elmer Findley.

This obit was published on 4 March 2012 in the Spokane (Washington) Spokesman for Peggy Ann Smalls, an apparent daughter:

"SMALL, Peggy Ann (Age 63)
Of Spokane, Washington, died in the early morning hours on Saturday, February 25th at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother and brother, Joy Lyn Marrs and James Elmer Findley, Jr. Survivors include her father, James E. Findley, Sr.; two sisters: Sharon L. Howard and Susan J. Loomis; and her children: Kimberly A. Seilhamer and Charles T. Butler Jr. A memorial service for our beloved will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm at the Cascade Senior Living Park Community Center located at 2311 W. 16th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99224. If unable to attend, pink flowers sent the day before or the day of would be greatly appreciated. Peggy loved pink flowers."

Peggy's age of 63 calculates to a birth year of 1949. Was she a twin, see below?

Also, SSDI for James E. Findley, died 18 Feb 2012, Spokane. Presumably the brother mentioned. Born 23 May 1949.

These may be the wrong family because the senior James E. Findley, born 1904, could not be living today.

Name:

Named in 1910 as "Elmer E. Findley," and in 1920 as "James E. Findley," but on his death record as "Elmer James Findley." His FindAGrave entry names him "James Elmer Findley" [no marker image].

Died:

Name: Elmer James Finley
Event Date: 18 Sep 1923
Event Place: Raton, Colfax, New Mexico
Gender: Male
Race (Original): w
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 17 Oct 1903
Birthplace: Mountain View, Mo
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: George Lewis Finley
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Name Prefix:
Father's Birthplace: Forsythe, Ga
Mother's Name: Etta Walker
Mother's Birthplace: Tn
Occupation: Working With Constr.
Address:
Residence Place: Capulin, NM
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Dedman, NM
Burial Date: 21 Sep 1923
Funeral Home:
Informant's Name:
Additional Relatives:
GS Film number: 2032887
Reference ID: 24

Other Events:

• Census: 26 Apr 1910, Rock township, Ellis County, Oklahoma, USA
• Census: 12 Jan 1920, Smith township (Twp. 28, Rg. 28), Union County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: 1935, Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 5 Apr 1940, Atrias Rd., Atrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Occupation: 1947, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA;

  Raymond was a roofing contractor, Findley Roofers. "Above All Things A Good Roof."

• Residence: 1947, 3029 Elm St., El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1 Feb 1974, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, USA
• Obituary: 16 Jan 1980, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; From The Odessa American: "Raymond Findley Plainview Services for Raymond Louis Findley, 71, of Plainview are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday in Seth Ward Baptist Church, with burial in Park Lawn Memorial Gardens under direction of Lemons Funeral Home. He died Saturday night in Central Plains Regional Hospital following a short illness. The roofing contractor had moved to Plainview from El Paso in 1949. He was a deacon at Seth Ward Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Docia Findley of Plainview; two daughters, Vida Hibacek of Lockney and Elizabeth Sanders of Midland; two sons, W. L. Findley of Great Falls, Mont., and Robert Findley of San Bruno, Calif.; a brother, Lee Findley of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Bulia Morrow of Albuquerque, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren."

Notes:

Census:

1. Findley, George L., head, male, white, 46, first marriage, married 23 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, general farm, own account, can read and write, renting farm, farm schedule no. 66
2. _____, Bedy E., white, female, 44, first marriage, married 23 years, 9 children 8 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Emma S., daughter, female, white, 14, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
4. _____, Bula E., daughter, female, white, 11, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
5. _____, Elza E., son, male, white, 9, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
6. _____, Elmer E., son, male, white, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
7. _____, Raymond L., son, male, white, 1 9/12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Findley, G. L., head, owns with mortgage, male, white, 56, married, can read and write, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, farm, own account, farm schedule, no. 5
2. _____, Bedy E., wife, female, white, 53, married, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
3. _____, Thomas L., son, male, white, 26, single, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm, worker
4. _____, James E., son, male, white, 16, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm
5. _____, Ramond L., son, male, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm

Census:

1. Findley, Raymond Louis, head, renting, $25, not a farm, male, white, 31, married, completed four years of high school, born in Oklahoma, resided in 1935 in Tucumcari, Quay County (NM), working for pay, 54 hours, salesman, sewing machine, worked 52 weeks, income $1500, no other income
2. _____, Docia, wife, female, white, 31, completed 2 years of high school, Texas, 1935 in Tucumcari, Quay County, not working for pay
3. _____, W. L., son, male, white, 11, attending school, completed grade 5, New Mexico, 1935 in Tucumcari
4. _____, Bobby Lee, son, male, white, 7, attending school, completed grade 1, New Mexico, 1935 in Tucumcari
5. _____, Vida Mae, daughter, female, white, 5, New Mexico, 1935 in Tucumcari
6. _____Elizabeth Ann, daughter, female, white, 3, New Mexico, 1935 in Tucumcari

Raymond married Docia Unknown about 1923. Docia was born on 25 Sep 1907 in Texas, USA; died in May 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 43. W. L. Findley   was born about 1929 in New Mexico, USA. 44. Robert "Bobby" Lee Findley   was born about 1933 in New Mexico, USA. 45. Vida Mae Findley   was born about 1935 in New Mexico, USA. 46. Elizabeth Ann Findley   was born about 1937 in New Mexico, USA.

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• Residence: 1 Feb 1974, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA

Harriet married Henley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Parents: 7 Jan 1915, Brown County, Minnesota, USA;

  Names parents as "W. R. Findley" born in Missouri and Janette Hill, born in Iowa.

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• Residence: Feb 1971, Auburn, King County, Washington, USA

Family/Spouse: [husband of Eunice M. Findley] Ballenger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Parents: 26 Apr 1920, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA;

  Names his parents as "W. R. Findley" and "Jennie Hill."

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• Residence: Feb 1971, Maple Valley, King County, Washington, USA

Family/Spouse: [husband of Ione Findley] Fletcher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1935, Rock County, Wyoming, USA
• Census: 19 Apr 1940, 1611 First St., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; 1. Findley, William R., male, white, 48, married, completed grade 8, born in Missouri, residence 1935 Rock County, Wyoming, not employed for pay, seeking work, farmer, farming, own account 2. _____, Janet, wife, female, white, 48, married, completed grade 8, born Iowa, 3. _____, Ione, daughter, female, white, 19, single, completed high school, born Minnesota, machine operator, wholesale meat factory 4. _____, Ben, son, male, white, 17, completed 2 years high school,

Ben married Frances Elizabeth LeBaron on 25 Dec 1947. Frances was born in 1926 in Lewiston, Idaho; died on 14 Nov 2018. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Parents: Obit names them.
• Residence: May 1981, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Obituary: 3 Nov 1994, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; In the Albuquerque Journal: MORROW? Judge Findley H. Morrow, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1937, died Monday, October 31, 1994, of an acute respiratory illness. Mr. Morrow who was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1920, was a second-generation New Mexican. The families of his parents, the late Beulah E. Findley (Morrow) and Clinto H. Morrow, were pioneer homesteaders from respectively, Capulin in Union County and Serafina, near Starvation Peak at the east end of Glorieta Pass. Mr. Morrow graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico, and served with distinction as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII, despite a severe and disabling eye injury suffered in childhood. He was elected Judge of the Albuquerque Police Court (the predecessor of today's Metro court) in 1950, where he was widely respected for his even-handed and through application of the law. He also served the citizens of Bernalillo County as a State Representative from 1954 to 1956. Mr. Morrow was a lifelong and enthusiastic Democrat. Possessed of a restless and penetrating intellect, a remarkable memory, and multiple, broad interests, the colorful career of his middle years included work in insurance, real estate, and the retail grocery business. Returning to the University of New Meico in the early 1970s, Mr. Morrow earned a master's degree in Psychology and Guidance and counseling and subsequently became Area Superviso ro fat New Mexico Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the eastern half of the state, a position he held until his retirement in 1979. He was an avid student of Roman and Carthaginian as well as Southwest history. Hew as also a tournament winning golfer, and expert snooker player, and a woodcarver of extraordinary talent and accomplishment. Survivors include Hazel B. Morrow, his loving and devoted wife of over 49 years; daughters, Rosalind Anderson and Julia M. Huchmala and husband John of Albuquerque; sons, Thomas F. Morrow and wife, Sherry of Lynn Haven, FL, and Baker H. Morrow and wife, JoAnn Strathman of Albuquqerque[ grandsons [sic], Clinton Anderson, John M. Huchmala, and Matthew Huchmala of Albuquerque, and Philip Morrow of Florida; granddaughters Lauren Anderson, Marian Anderson, and Susan Morrow of Albuquerque, and Kendra Morrow of Florida; sister, Betty Ruth Morrow of San Patricio, NM; Aunts, Fay Hays of Las Vegas, NM, Lois Findley of Albuquerque, and Jessie Morrow of Ephraim, UT; in-laws, Mrs. Thelma Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson of Rocky Ford, CO, Mr. and Mrs. Les Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Virgin Stormo all of Albuquerque; cousin, Bill Chandler and wife, Veda of Albuquerque and numerous other good friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was much-loved and his wise counsel will be sorely missed. Private graveside services were held at Sunset Memorial Park with John D. Ratliff, officiating. Pallbearers were Philip Morrow, John M. Huchmala, Matthew A. Huchmala, Clinton L. Anderson, Robert Baker and Michael R. Baker. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Alumni Memorial Chapel, University of New Mexico, with Rev. Ted Roberts, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, or to the UNM Foundation Inc., Hoogin Hall, Albuquerque, NM. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.

Findley married Hazel [Findley] [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: May 1981, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: Nov 1994, San Patricio, Lincoln County, New Mexico, USA
• Obituary: 5 Sep 2003, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; In the Albuquerque Journal: "MORROW?Betty Ruth Morrow, age 76, died Saturday, August 23, 2003, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was the daughter of two pioneer New Mexico families who homesteaded in San Miguel and Union counties. Betty Ruth was born to Clinton Harrison Morrow and Beulah Eudocia (Findley) Morrow on September 20, 1926, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Findly, Joel and Jack Morrow. Betty graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1944 and attended Virginia Interment College and the University of New Mexico. She worked in retail sales, public relations and property management. Betty is survived by her children Beth Lee and husband Ron of Custer, South Dakota; Joel Pafford and wife Jocelyn of Raton, New Mexico; and Patrick Afford and wife Gloria of Hondo, New Mexico, as well as by her grandchildren Patrick Allen, Brea Pafford, Brent Pafford, Zachary Pafford, and Tammy Pafford, and step-grandson Erik Lee. Betty is also survived by her great grandson Justin Kase Duncan and step-grandchildren Kori, Breanna, and Heather Leel; by her aunt Fay Hays, sister in law Hazel Morrow Stormo, and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Betty was an active member of First Baptist Church in Albuquerque from 1935-1986, and had resided in Hondo, New Mexico, from 1986 until her death. She was active in the San Patricio Senior Citizens' Center. Betsy had a sparkle in her eye and a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at the mausoleum chapel at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd NE"

Betty married Winton Pafford [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Thomas Snelling. Robert was born about 1934; died on 7 Jan 1978 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: 4 Dec 1956;

  Albuquerque newspaper item stating that Thestal D. Findley has completed the first phase of his military training and qualified for additional technical training.

• Residence: Jan 2004, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA

Thestal married Martha Cothran Reitch in Jul 1968 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 2004, Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas, USA

Family/Spouse: Unknown Stone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Jan 1940, Highland Haven, Burnet County, Texas, USA
• Military: Feb 1959;

  Completed basic training, Lackland, Air Force base.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: Dec 1961;
• Residence: Jan 2004, Tijeras, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA

Notes:

Birth:

Approximate years of birth based on the order in which he was listed in his mother's obituary.

James married Kathryn Marie White on 22 Jun 1962 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Jan 2004, Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA

Notes:

Birth:

Approximate birth years established from order listed in his mother's obituary.

Family/Spouse: Betty Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Jan 2004, Grandview, Yakima County, Washington, USA

Notes:

Birth:

Birth years based on likely birth order, taken from his mother's obituary.

Family/Spouse: Lori Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Jan 1980, Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA

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• Residence: Jan 1980, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA

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• Residence: Jan 1980, Lockney, Floyd County, Texas, USA

Family/Spouse: [husband of Vida Findley] Hibacek. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Jan 1980, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA

Family/Spouse: [husband of Elizabeth Ann Findley] Sanders. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]