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Williams Martha Jane [Female] b. NOV 1839 Missouri - d. 1905 Barry Co., MO

James Kelly Higgs, son of John Kenelm Higgs & Martha Harrison, b. 30 Sep 1833 in Granville Co., NC, d. 3 Jun 1922, buried Higgs Cem., Barry Co., MO; m. 6 Dec 1860 in Lawrence Co., MO, Martha Jane Williams, dau of James Madison Williams & Artelia Elizabeth Barker, b. 1839, d. 1905. (Cheryl*)

Parents of Martha Jane Williams were Judge James Madison Williams and Artelias Elizabeth Williams, natives of Tennessee & pioneers of southeast Missouri. (Bridges* :90)

See husband James' Notes for 1870 through 1900 Federal Census entries. Husband James identified as a widower in 1910 Census (see son John's Notes)

Named as an owner of family burial plot in Barry Co., MO in 1890. (see Higgs Cemetery for details)

See husband's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

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James Z. Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, m. Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

James Z. Higgs ("Big Jimmy"), son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Williams, b. 12 Jan 1863. (Bridges* :94)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.26) Shell Knob Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 14, Sh 13B, Ln 54, 243/247
- Higgs, James Z. Head, 37 year old wihte male, born Jan 1862, in this his first marriage 14 years. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farmer (O); owns his farm home free of mortgage, Farm Schedule # 206.
-----, Nancy E. Wife, 31 year old white female, born Mar 1869, in this her first marriage 14 years. She & mother born in Missouri, father in Arkansas. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Cynthia(?). Daughter, 11 year old white female, born Oct 1888. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school 6 months.
-----, Walter S. Son, 7 year old white male, born Dec 1892. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school 6 months.
-----, Warren (?). Son, 6 year old white male, born Feb 1894. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school 2 months.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.07) Shell Knob Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 15, Sh 12B, Ln 78, 61/61
- Higgs, James Z. Head, 47 yer old white male, in this his second marriage 0 years. Born in Tennessee, parents in US (sic). Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer (Emp).
-----, Ella. Wife, 47 year old white female, in this her second marriage 0 years. Had 10 children, 8 still living. Born in Illinois, father in Ohio & mother in Indiana. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
-----, Warren. Son, 16 year old single white male. He & mother born in Missouri, father in Tennessee. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Laborer on Home Farm, drawing wages.
-----, Vesta. Daughter, 9 year old single white female. She & mother born in Missouri, father in Tennessee. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation none.
-----, Lucy. Daughter, 5 year old white female. She & mother born in Missouri, father in Tennessee.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.02.06) Shell Knob Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 21, Sh 10(176)A, Ln 45, 156/156
- Higgs, James. Head, 57 year old married white male, owns his mortgaged home. He & mother born in Missouri, father in N. Carolina. Occupation Farmer, working on O.A. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Ida. Wife, 50 year old married white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Lucy. Daughter, 15 year old single white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.

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Bettie Higgs, dau of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, m. Jim Duncan. (Cheryl*)

Martha Elizabeth Higgs, dau of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, b. 12 March 1866; m. Jim Duncan. (Bridges* :96)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries, & husband's Notes for 1900 through 1920 entries. Husband is a widower in 1930 Census.

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William Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, m. Ada Strother. (Cheryl*)

William Franklin Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Williams, b. 4 Nov 1867, m. Ada Strother. (Bridges* :94)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.15) Shoal Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 15, Sh 10B, Ln 98, 219/229
- Higgs, William F. Head, 32 year old white male, born Nov 1867, married 6 years. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farmer; owns his farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Ada B. Wife, 23 year old white female, born Aug 1876, married 6 years. Had 2 children, both still living. She & father born in Missouri, mother in Arkansas.
-----, Earl W. Son, 4 year old white male, born June 1895. He & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Estel B. Son, 1 year old white male, born July 1898. He & parents born in Missouri.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.19) Shoal Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 16, Sh 3B, Ln 64, 62/62
- Higgs, William F. Head, 42 year old white male, in this his first marriage 16 years. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer, paid O.A. Owns his farm home free of mortgage; Farm Schedule # 52.
-----, Ada B. Wife, 33 year old white female, in this her first marriage 16 years. Had 4 children, all still living. She & father born in Missouri, mother in Arkansas. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
-----, Esvol W. Son, 14 year old single white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Bryan E. Son, 11 year old single white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Lottie M. Daughter, 8 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Attended school since Sept.
-----, Anub B. Daughter, 4 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.16) Purdy Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 19, Sh 9B, Ln 61, 211/212
- Higgs, William F. Head, 52 year old married white male, owns his mortgaged home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, father in N. Carolina, mother in Tennessee. Occupation Farm Operator, paid on O.A.; Farm Schedule $94.
-----, Ada B. Wife, 43 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Missouri, mother in Arkansas. Occupation none.
-----, Oma B. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Otha N. Daughter, 9 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.05) Purdy, Barry Co., MO - ED 24, Sh 3B, Ln 96, 85/90
- Higgs, William F. Head, 64 year old married white male, married at age of 26. Renting his non-farm home for $10 per month. Born in Missouri, parents in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Clerk at Grocery Store, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Ada B. Wife, 53 year old married white female, married at age of 17. Born in Missouri, parents in Arkansas. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
-----, Toots N. Daughter, 19 year old single white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.

HIGGS, William F., 1867 - 1944. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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John Monroe Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, b. 1869, d. 1952; m. in 1892, Dicy Ann Duncan, dau of William W. Duncan & Susan Jane Lamberson, b. 1870, d. 1934. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.16) Shoal Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 15, Sh 11(248)A, Ln 23, 225/235
- Higgs, John M. Head, 30 year old white male Farmer, born Oct 1869, married 8 years. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Anna. Wife, 29 year old white female, born Sept 1870, married 8 years; had 4 children, all still living. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Cloe. Daughter, 7 year old white female, born Jan 1893. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read, speaks English, attended school 5 months.
-----, Forest. Son, 5 year old white male, born Apr 1895. He & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Clara. Daughter, 4 year old white female, born Apr 1896. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Zula. Daughter, 1 year old white female, born Jan 1899. She & parents born in Missouri.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.19) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 3(20)A, Ln 10, 45/45
- Higgs, John M. Head, 39 year old white male, in this his first marriage 18 years. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer, paid on O.A. Owns his farm home free of mortgage, Farm Schedule # 44.
-----, Anna. Wife, 38 year old white female, in this her first marriage 18 years. Had 7 children, all still living. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Chloe E. Daughter, 17 year old single white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Forrest S. Son, 15 year old single white female. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Clara. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. She & parents born in Missouri.Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Zula. Daughter, 11 year old single white female. She & parents born in Missouri.Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Ray. Son, 9 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Attended school since Sept.
-----, Alan. Son, 6 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Attended school since Sept.
-----, Jewell. Daughter, 1 2/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, James K. Father, 76 year old widowed white male. He & parents born in North Carolina.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.21) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 4B, Ln 98, 86/86
- Higgs, J. M. Head, 50 year old married white male, owns his home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Occupation General Farmer, paid O.A., Farm Schedule # 85.
-----, Anna. Wife, 49 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Ray. Son, 18 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks Englsih, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Olan. Son, 16 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Jewel. Daughter, 10 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, J. K. Father, 86 year old widowed white male. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in North Carolina, parents in Maryland. Occupation none.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.17) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 7(159)A, Ln 42, 147/147
- Higgs, John M. Head, 60 year old white male, married at age of 22. Owns his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Occupation Farmer, no unemployment. Not a veteran.
-----, Anna. Wife, 59 year old married white female, married at age of 31. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Olan. Son, 26 year old married white male, married since age of 22. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Trimmer(?) in Painting(?) trade, no unemployment. Not a veteran.
-----, Maxine. Daughter in law, 21 year old married white female, married since age of 17. Can read & write, speaks English. She & mother born in Missouri, father in Indiana. Occupation none.

HIGGS, John M., 16 Oct 1869 - 21 Aug 1952, Annie D. Higgs. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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George Harvey Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, b. 1871, d. 1842, buried Higgs Cem., Barry Co., MO; m. Frances Bell Baker, b. 1877, d. 1942, buried Higgs Cem., Barry Co., MO. (Cheryl*)

George Harve Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, b. 18 Aug 1871, d. 1941; m.Belle Baker (Barker), dau of Andy Barker & Jane, b. 1877, d. 1942. (Bridges* :94)

See father's Notes for 1880 & 1900 Federal Census entries.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.18) Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 11, Sh 3(105)A, Ln 10, 42/43
- Higgs, George H. Head, 38 year old white male, in this his first marriage 10 years. He & mother born in Missori, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer (Emp), Farm Schedule #41. Owns his farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Belle F. Wife, 31 year old white female, in this her first marriage 10 years. Had 4 children, all still living. Born in Missouri, father in Virginia & mother in Tennessee. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
-----, Jesse. Son, 8 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Edna. Daughter, 6 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Ethel. Daughter, 4 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Tolly. Daughter, 2 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.03.10) Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 14, Sh 10B, Ln 78, 150/153
- Higgs, Harvey. Head, 48 year old married white male, owns his home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Missouri, father in N. Carolina. Occupation General Farmer, paid on O.A. Farm Schedule #153.
-----, Bell. Wife, 42 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, father in Virginia & mother in Tennessee. Occupation none.
-----, Jess. Son, 17 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Edna. Daughter, 16 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Ethel. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Tollie. Daughter, 11 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Champ. Son, 9 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Hugh. Son, 6 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Andy. Son, 4 2/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Hazel. Daughter, 2 1/12 year old white male. She & parents born in Missouri.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.23) Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 12, Sh 11(241)A, Ln 35, 233/285
- Higgs, Harvey. Head, 58 year old married white male, married at age of 30. Owns his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Occupation General Farmer (Owner), Farm Schedule # 203.
-----, F. Belle. Wife, 51 year old married white female, married at age of 24. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, father in Georgia & mother in Tennessee. Occupation none.
-----, Champ. Son, 19 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Laborer on Farm, non-paid.
-----, Andy. Son, 14 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Laborer on Farm, non-paid.
-----, Hazel. Daughter, 12 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Harvey, Jr. Son, 9 year old white male. Speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri.

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James Z. Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Matha Jane Williams, m. Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

See husband James' Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry. He is remarried by time of 1910 Federal Census.

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Warren Higgs, son of James Z. Higgs & Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

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Walter Higgs, son of James Z. Higgs & Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.10) Peach Orchard, Clark Twp., Clay Co., AR - ED 8, Sh 3(77)A, Ln 34, 48/53
- Higgs, Walter. Head, 27 year old married white male, renting his home. Speaks English, can neither read nor write. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation teamster, drawing wages.
-----, Margie. Wife, 23 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Arkansas. Occupation none.
-----, Myrtle. Daughter, 4 4/12 year old white female. She & mother born in Arkansas, father in Missouri.
-----, Lawrence. Son, 2 7/12 year old white male. He & mother born in Arkansas, father in Missouri.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.14) Cache Twp., Clay Co., AR - ED 6, Sh 1B, Ln 79, 14/14
- Higgs, Walter. Head, 38 year old married white male, married at age of 22. Renting his farm home. Can neither read nor write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation General Farmer (E), Farm Schedule # 13. Not a veteran.
-----, Marjorie. Wife, 34 year old married white female, married at age of 18. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Arkansas. Occupation none.
-----, Mearl. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Arkansas (sic).
-----, Lawrence. Son, 12 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Arkansas (sic).
-----, Chester. Son, 10 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Arkansas (sic).
-----, Walter, Jr. Son, 5 year old white male. He & parents born in Arkansas (sic).
-----, Harold. Son, 3 5/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Arkansas (sic).
-----, Tina J. Daughter, 11/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Arkansas (sic).
-----, Loyd. Brother, 22 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Arkansas, parents in Missouri. Occupation Laborer on General Farm, drawing wages. Not a veteran. (NOTE: I don't know where he fits in!! - WHS*)

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Ada Higgs dau. of James Z. Higgs & Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, & notes of James Duncan (husband of mother's sister Martha) for 1910 entry, husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

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Vesta Higgs dau. of James Z. Higgs & Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry, notes of sister Ada's husband for 1920 entry.

Vesta Higgs, dau of James Z. Higgs & Nana, m. CUNNINGHAM. (Bridges* :94)

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Lucy Higgs dau. of James Z. Higgs & Nan Gurley. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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Bettie Higgs, dau of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, m. Jim Duncan. (Cheryl*)

Martha Elizabeth Higgs, dau of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, b. 12 March 1866; m. Jim Duncan. (Bridges* :96)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.21) Shoal Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 15, Sh 14(251)A, Ln 32, 276/295
- Duncan, James A. Head, 39 year old married white male, born July 1860, married 13 years. Born in Missouri, parents in Tennessee. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farmer (O), Farm Schedule #168. Owns his farm home free of mortgage.
----, Martha E. Wife, 33 year old married white female, born Mar 1887 (sic), married 13 years. Had 4 children, all living. She & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Grace. Daughter, 12 year old single white female, born Mar 1888. She & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school 4 months.
-----, Marurice. Son, 10 year old white male, born Feb 1890. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school 4 months.
-----, Floyd. Son, 6 year old white male, born Aug 1893. He & parents born in Missouri. Can read, speaks English, attended school 4 months.
-----, Larkin. Son, 2 year old white male, born Sept 1897. He & parents born in Missouri.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.05) Shoal Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 17, Sh 12(135)A, Ln 37, 238/238
- Duncan, James. Head, 49 year old white male, in this his first marriage 23 years. Born in Missouri, parents in Tennessee. Occupation General Farmer (Emp), Farm Schedule #198; owns his farm home free of mortgge. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Martha E. Wife, 44 year old white female, in this her first marriage 23 years. Had 8 children, 6 living. She & mother born in Missouri, father in North Carolina. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Morice. Son, 20 year old single white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Laborer on Home Farm, drawing wages. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Floyd. Son, 18 year old single white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation None. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----. Larkins. Son, 13 year old single white male. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Beulah. Daughter, 6 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.
- Higgs, Ada. Niece, 21 year old single white female. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) Wheaton Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 23, Sh 5(191)A, Ln 24, 101/103
- Duncan, James A. Head, 59 year old married white male, owns his home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, parents in Tennessee. Occupation General Farmer (Em), Farm Schedule #17.
-----, Bettie E. Wife, 52 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, parents in Tennessee (sic). Occupation none.
-----, James M. Son, 28 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Farmer on Home Farm.
-----, Robert L. Son, 22 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Student at Dental College.
-----, Beulah. Daughter, 15 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.18) Wheaton Village, Wheaton Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 30, Sh 8(114)A, Ln 20, 84/
- Duncan, James A. Head, 70 year old widowed white male, married first at 21. Owns his home valued at $1500. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, father in Tennessee, mother in North Carolina. Occupation Retired Farmer.

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Morris Duncan, son of Bettie Higgs & Jim Duncan. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

James M. Duncan of Wheaton, MO registered for the draft at Wheaton, MO on 5 June 1917. He was 27 years old, born 1 Feb 1890 at Wheaton, MO, single, Caucasian. He had no dependants nor military experience. Occupation self-employed farmer. Claimed exemption for debt-mortgage on farm. Described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair, not bald, no impairments. Reg. No. 55, Call 1117. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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Floyde Duncan, son of Bettie Higgs & Jim Duncan, m. Gladys McNally. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

Floyd A. Duncan of Wheaton, MO registered for the draft at Wheaton, Barry Co., MO on 5 June 1917. He was 23 years old, born 12 Aug 1893 at Wheaton, MO, married with wife & baby as dependants, Caucasian. Occupation self-employed farmer at Wheaton, MO. No exemption claimed. Described as medium height & build, blue eyes, L. brown hair, not bald, no impairments. Reg. No 49, Call 678. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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Grace Duncan, dau of Jim Duncan & Bettie Higgs, m. Arthur Montgomery. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, & husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

Grace Montgomery, SSN 500-09-0385
Born 9 Mar 1888
Issued MO (before 1951)
Last Residence 65708 Monett, Barry Co., MO
Died Jul 1972
(SSDI*)

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Beulah Duncan, dau of Jim Duncan & Bettie Higgs. (Cheryl*)

Beulah Duncan Dickerson, dau of Jim Duncan & Martha Elizabeth Higgs. (Bridges* :96)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, & brother Floyd's Notes for 1930 entry.

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Larkin Duncan, child of Jim Duncan & Bettie Higgs. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

Robert Larkin Duncan of Wheaton, Barry Co, MO registered for the draft on 12 Sept 1918 at Cassville, MO. He was 20 years old, born 26 Sept 1899 in USA, White. Occupation Farmer, employed by James A. Duncan of same address, who was also nearest relative. Described as tall, slender, no impairments. Serial No 1148, Order No A-403. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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Floyde Duncan, son of Bettie Higgs & Jim Duncan, m. Gladys McNally. (Cheryl*)

See husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Grace Duncan, dau of Jim Duncan & Bettie Higgs, m. Arthur Montgomery. (Cheryl*)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.10) 607 7th St., Ward 3, Monett City, Barry Co., MO - ED 6, Sh 8(39)A, Ln 12, 145/210
- Montgomery, Arthur. Head, 34 year old married white male has a mortgage on his home Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, father in Arkansas, mother in Virginia. Occupation Insurance Agent, paid on O.A.
-----, Grace Jane. Wife, 31 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Ruth Melrose. Daughter, 13 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Wilma Josephine. Daughter, 11 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Grace Caroline. Daughter, 4 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.14) 607 7th St., Ward 3, Monett City, Barry Co., MO - ED 17, 6(30)A, Ln, 1, 144/151
- Montgomery, Arthur B. Head, 45 year old married white male, first married at 21. Owns his non-farm home valued at $4000. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Missouri, father in Arkansas, mother in Virginia. Occupation Insurance Agent, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Grace J. Wife, 42 year old married white female, first married at 18. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Ruth M. Daughter, 23 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Public School Teacher, drawing wages.
-----, Wilma J. Daughter, 21 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Public School Teacher, drawing wages.
-----, Grace C. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Phyllis M. Daughter, 6 year old white female, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.

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