Michael's parents were:
Thomas Captain 1853 – 1920
Martha Ellen Gullett 1867 – 1924
Michael, known as Frank, was the 6th of their 11 children.
He was married three times:
Cora B Sullivan Captain (1902 - 1931)
Mary Ellen Eby Captain (1914 - 1942)
Anna May Long Captain (1918 - 2004)
Many news articles, too numerous to mention, have been published in Miami. Frank was a devout Pentecostal minister who was well known in the local community for preaching, conducting funeral services, etc.
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Michael, age 21, was living in Seneca, MO when he registered for the WWI Draft on June 15, 1917. He had a job working as a miner in Peoria, OK. He was described as being short, medium built with black eyes & hair. He served in the military (OK PFC Btry. E 344th Field Arty).
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Michael F Captain
Marriage Date: 3 May 1919
Marriage Location: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Marriage County: Jasper
Spouse Name: Cora Sullivan
On Jan. 31, 1920,
Michael F. & Cora Captain, ages 24 & 18, were renting a home on Main St. in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK. Michael had a job as a Miner.
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On April 3-5, 1930,
Frank & Cora, ages 43 & 28, lived in a home they owned in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK valued at $400. Other members of the household were Homer Sullivan, age 20, & George Captain, 4 years & 1 month. Homer, a Zinc Miner, was Cora's brother. George was Frank's nephew.
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On April 19, 1931, early in the morning, at 4:05 a.m. Cora died at home from post-operative shock. She had lived 29 days, 3 months, & 5 days.
News about her death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Sunday, April 19, 1931.
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies at Peoria Home
Peoria, Okla., April 18 - (Special) - Mrs. Frank Captain, 29 years old, died at 4 o'clock Saturday morning at her home. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon, but the place and time had not been announced Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Captain is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Crousatte of Peoria and Mrs. Tom Curtain of the East Side, and one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria. Burial will be in Captain cemetery."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, April 24, 1931
Miami, OK
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies
Mrs. Cora Sullivan Captain, who was born Dec. 13, 1962, died April 18, at the age of 29 years. She had been in poor health for several weeks, and finally succumbed in the Freeman hospital at Joplin.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Buzzard Undertaking parlors at Seneca, Mo., and prepared for burial. It was then taken to her home in Peoria, where she lived most of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Cousatte of Peoria, Mrs. Tom Curtain of District No. 5; one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria and a host of more distant relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted at the East Side Christian church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. Nichols, Pentecostal minister of Picher. The Pentecostal choir from Senneca had charge of the music, assisted by a part of the East Side choir. More than 500 Persons attended the funeral. Burial was in the Captain cemetery."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Captain
[Mike Captain]
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)
Reservation: Quapaw
Agency: Quapaw
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 22
Census Date: 1 Apr 1931
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Miami Daily News Record
April 30, 1931
"Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sullivan, formerly of Peoria, have moved into the house with Frank Captain. Mr. Captain had improved his allotment with the expectation of making that his future home, but his wife died before it was completed. He is very fortunate to get the Sullivans to care for his home. Mrs. Sullivan is Mr. Captain's niece, while her husband is Mr. Captain's brother-in-law."
The last part of June Homer & his wife moved back to their home in Peoria so he could go back to work.
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Frank was elected as teacher of the young people's class in his church in the last part of June 1931.
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Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 9, 1931
"Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby of Peoria were guests Sunday evening of the former's brother, George Captain and family."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 16, 1931
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria attended Sunday school last Sunday morning at the No. 5 schoolhouse."
Frank married Mary Ellen Eby in Miami, OK on July 17, 1931. News about their marriage was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, July 23, 1931.
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria and Frank Captain were married in Miami last Friday."
"Ice Cream Social
The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Captain was a scene of merriment Saturday night when a group of relatives and friends gathered to enjoy the bountiful supply of ice cream, angel food, devil food and banana cake. Announcement of the marriage of their brother, Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby was made and congratulations extended. . . ."
Miami Daily News Record
November 26, 1931
"Ray Rickner has resigned the pastorate of the Pentecost congregation at No. 5school house and Frank Captain is reported to be taking his place."
Miami Daily News Record
January 28, 1932
"Brother Frank Captain preached at No. 5 schoolhouse Sunday night. Good services and a nice congregation was reported."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1933
"Frank Captain is confined to his home by the influenza."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1934
"Petty Thieves Busy
Tuesday night of last week, while Frank Captain was attending church at Peoria, someone stole his Bible from his car seat. ..."
Miami Daily News Record
November 23, 1934
"Wiener Roast
Frank Captain entertained members of his Sunday school class of the Log Community church with a wiener roast, Wednesday night of last week on Lost creek. Those attending were ..."
Miami Daily News Record
March 15, 1935
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby of Peoria district Sunday afternoon."
Miami Daily News Record
July 30, 1935
"Frank Captain and wife are attending camp meeting in Miami at Riverview park this week. they were accompanied by his sister, Mrs. E.L. Bowman."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Frank Captain
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa, Peoria, Quapaw, Seneca, And Wyandot (Shawnee)
[Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)]
Reservation: Eastern Shawnee
Agency: Quapaw Indian
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 27
Previous Census Number: 23
Census Date: 1 Jan 1937
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Miami Daily News Record
February 4, 1938
"Church Notes
A revival is in progress in the Pentecost church, the Rev. Frank Captain and his wife are conducting the services. Large crowds have been attending regularly despite the bad weather. Every one is invited to attend."
Miami Daily News Record
January 25, 1940
"Hog Price Off At Yards Here
10-Cent Reduction Noted On Wednesday's Market;
Calves Also Decline
... Frank Captain of Seneca, Mo., received $4.85 for a shipment of hogs. ..."
It was around this time that Mary Ellen was diagnosed with Anemia & Hypertension, causing heart problems.
In August 1940,
Frank & Mary, ages 44 & 25, owned a home in Wyandotte, Ottawa Co, OK (where they had lived in 1935), valued at $200. Mary's sister, Beulah Eby, age, 13, lived with them. Frank, a Minister, devoted all of his time to the ministry.
Miami Daily News Record
May 16, 1941
"100-Hog Sale At The Yards
... Frank Captain of Ottawa county consigned some 200-pound porkers at the top of $8.75. ..."
Once again Frank was faced with the death his his spouse. News about Mary Ellen's death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Friday, May 15, 1942, in Miami, OK.
"Mrs. Frank Captain
Mrs. Frank Captain, 27 years old, who resided 11 miles east of Miami, died at St. John's hospital at Joplin Friday morning at 12:25 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Eby of Baxter Springs, Route 2; six brothers, Grant Eby of Douthat, Elmer Eby, Quapaw, Henry Eby, Seneca, Mo., Ben Eby, Camp Clabourne, La., Eugene Eby, Baxter Springs, and Fred Eby, also of Baxter Springs; and four sisters, Mrs. Lela Ridenour, Quapaw; Mrs. Grace Schbert, Quapaw; Beulah Eby and Rosie Eby, both of the home.
Funeral services will be held at the East Side Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. W.C. Shackelford officiating. Interment will be in the Captain cemetery with the Cooper Funeral home in charge."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, May 22, 1942
"Mr. & Mrs. Grant Eby and Elmer Eby attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Frank Captain, Saturday."
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Frank was married for the third time. News about this event was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, November 26, 1942.
"QUAPAW
Long - Captain
Miss Anna Mae Long and Rev. Frank Captain of East Side were married Thursday evening at the Assembly of God Church by the pastor. The couple are now making their home in the Gateway hotel."
That Frank kept in touch with Mary Ellen's family was shown, in part, by his presence at a family gathering. News about their party was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Monday, April 30, 1945.
"QUAPAW
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby and daughter, Rosa Lea, , entertained friends and relatives with a bounteous dinner at their home here Sunday noon, honoring Ben Eby, who has recently returned from Burma. Guests during the day included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eby and family, Fred Eby, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Eby and daughter, Mrs. Mary Ussery, Jess Ussery, all of Quapaw; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fannen of Joplin, Mr and Mrs. Frank Captain of Seneca, Beulah Eby of Commerce, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schubert of Miami."
Anna Mae helped Frank in his ministry, where he was well known not, only in MO but in AR. He was invited to AR to hold a revival in Colcord, Benton Co, AR. News about this was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Tuesday, September 16, 1947
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain are conducting a Pentacostal revival at Colcord, Ark., and expect to be gone several weeks."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday,October 14, 1954
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain and Mrs. Conard Roberts were in Muskogee Monday where Mr. Captain underwent a check-up at the Veteran's hospital there."
News about Frank's death was published in the Neosho News
on Sunday, May 16, 1965.
"Rev. Frank Captain
Rev. Frank Captain, 69, died Saturday at 7:45 a.m. in the Miami Baptist Hospital.
Rev. Captain was a retired Assembly of God minister. He was born in Ottawa County, Kan., Nov. 4, 1895 and had lived in Wyandotte the past 18 years. He had served as an Assembly of God Minister for 32 years in the following churches, Peoria, Wyandotte, Grove and Wayside. He was presently a member of the Faith Assembly of God of Wyandotte.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna May Captain of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Elliott, Prescott, Ariz.; one brother, Tom Captain, Miami, Ret. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Dixon, and Mrs. Earl Fritchey, Miami and Mrs. Ray Rickner, Seneca and three grandchildren.
Services will be announced by the Biddlecome Funeral Home."
Neosho Daily News
Monday, May 17, 1965
Neosho, MO
"Rev. Frank Captain
Services for Rev. Frank Captain, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in in the Friends Church at Wyandotte. The Rev. E.J. Brooks wand the Rev. Walter Leppke will officiate.
Burial will be in the Captain Cemetery, east of Miami, under direction of the Biddlecome Funeral Home of Seneca.
Pallbearers will be Rev. Joe Melhaney, Rev. Orville Revels, Rev. Bill Shaw, Rev. Hugh Coine, Rev. Leonard Etherly and the Rev. Robert Brodrick.
Other Assembly of God ministers in attendance will be honorary pallbearers."
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
2012 - 2013
Thomas Captain 1853 – 1920
Martha Ellen Gullett 1867 – 1924
Michael, known as Frank, was the 6th of their 11 children.
He was married three times:
Cora B Sullivan Captain (1902 - 1931)
Mary Ellen Eby Captain (1914 - 1942)
Anna May Long Captain (1918 - 2004)
Many news articles, too numerous to mention, have been published in Miami. Frank was a devout Pentecostal minister who was well known in the local community for preaching, conducting funeral services, etc.
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Michael, age 21, was living in Seneca, MO when he registered for the WWI Draft on June 15, 1917. He had a job working as a miner in Peoria, OK. He was described as being short, medium built with black eyes & hair. He served in the military (OK PFC Btry. E 344th Field Arty).
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Michael F Captain
Marriage Date: 3 May 1919
Marriage Location: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Marriage County: Jasper
Spouse Name: Cora Sullivan
On Jan. 31, 1920,
Michael F. & Cora Captain, ages 24 & 18, were renting a home on Main St. in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK. Michael had a job as a Miner.
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On April 3-5, 1930,
Frank & Cora, ages 43 & 28, lived in a home they owned in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK valued at $400. Other members of the household were Homer Sullivan, age 20, & George Captain, 4 years & 1 month. Homer, a Zinc Miner, was Cora's brother. George was Frank's nephew.
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On April 19, 1931, early in the morning, at 4:05 a.m. Cora died at home from post-operative shock. She had lived 29 days, 3 months, & 5 days.
News about her death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Sunday, April 19, 1931.
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies at Peoria Home
Peoria, Okla., April 18 - (Special) - Mrs. Frank Captain, 29 years old, died at 4 o'clock Saturday morning at her home. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon, but the place and time had not been announced Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Captain is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Crousatte of Peoria and Mrs. Tom Curtain of the East Side, and one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria. Burial will be in Captain cemetery."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, April 24, 1931
Miami, OK
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies
Mrs. Cora Sullivan Captain, who was born Dec. 13, 1962, died April 18, at the age of 29 years. She had been in poor health for several weeks, and finally succumbed in the Freeman hospital at Joplin.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Buzzard Undertaking parlors at Seneca, Mo., and prepared for burial. It was then taken to her home in Peoria, where she lived most of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Cousatte of Peoria, Mrs. Tom Curtain of District No. 5; one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria and a host of more distant relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted at the East Side Christian church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. Nichols, Pentecostal minister of Picher. The Pentecostal choir from Senneca had charge of the music, assisted by a part of the East Side choir. More than 500 Persons attended the funeral. Burial was in the Captain cemetery."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Captain
[Mike Captain]
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)
Reservation: Quapaw
Agency: Quapaw
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 22
Census Date: 1 Apr 1931
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Miami Daily News Record
April 30, 1931
"Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sullivan, formerly of Peoria, have moved into the house with Frank Captain. Mr. Captain had improved his allotment with the expectation of making that his future home, but his wife died before it was completed. He is very fortunate to get the Sullivans to care for his home. Mrs. Sullivan is Mr. Captain's niece, while her husband is Mr. Captain's brother-in-law."
The last part of June Homer & his wife moved back to their home in Peoria so he could go back to work.
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Frank was elected as teacher of the young people's class in his church in the last part of June 1931.
*****
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 9, 1931
"Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby of Peoria were guests Sunday evening of the former's brother, George Captain and family."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 16, 1931
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria attended Sunday school last Sunday morning at the No. 5 schoolhouse."
Frank married Mary Ellen Eby in Miami, OK on July 17, 1931. News about their marriage was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, July 23, 1931.
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria and Frank Captain were married in Miami last Friday."
"Ice Cream Social
The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Captain was a scene of merriment Saturday night when a group of relatives and friends gathered to enjoy the bountiful supply of ice cream, angel food, devil food and banana cake. Announcement of the marriage of their brother, Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby was made and congratulations extended. . . ."
Miami Daily News Record
November 26, 1931
"Ray Rickner has resigned the pastorate of the Pentecost congregation at No. 5school house and Frank Captain is reported to be taking his place."
Miami Daily News Record
January 28, 1932
"Brother Frank Captain preached at No. 5 schoolhouse Sunday night. Good services and a nice congregation was reported."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1933
"Frank Captain is confined to his home by the influenza."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1934
"Petty Thieves Busy
Tuesday night of last week, while Frank Captain was attending church at Peoria, someone stole his Bible from his car seat. ..."
Miami Daily News Record
November 23, 1934
"Wiener Roast
Frank Captain entertained members of his Sunday school class of the Log Community church with a wiener roast, Wednesday night of last week on Lost creek. Those attending were ..."
Miami Daily News Record
March 15, 1935
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby of Peoria district Sunday afternoon."
Miami Daily News Record
July 30, 1935
"Frank Captain and wife are attending camp meeting in Miami at Riverview park this week. they were accompanied by his sister, Mrs. E.L. Bowman."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Frank Captain
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa, Peoria, Quapaw, Seneca, And Wyandot (Shawnee)
[Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)]
Reservation: Eastern Shawnee
Agency: Quapaw Indian
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 27
Previous Census Number: 23
Census Date: 1 Jan 1937
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Miami Daily News Record
February 4, 1938
"Church Notes
A revival is in progress in the Pentecost church, the Rev. Frank Captain and his wife are conducting the services. Large crowds have been attending regularly despite the bad weather. Every one is invited to attend."
Miami Daily News Record
January 25, 1940
"Hog Price Off At Yards Here
10-Cent Reduction Noted On Wednesday's Market;
Calves Also Decline
... Frank Captain of Seneca, Mo., received $4.85 for a shipment of hogs. ..."
It was around this time that Mary Ellen was diagnosed with Anemia & Hypertension, causing heart problems.
In August 1940,
Frank & Mary, ages 44 & 25, owned a home in Wyandotte, Ottawa Co, OK (where they had lived in 1935), valued at $200. Mary's sister, Beulah Eby, age, 13, lived with them. Frank, a Minister, devoted all of his time to the ministry.
Miami Daily News Record
May 16, 1941
"100-Hog Sale At The Yards
... Frank Captain of Ottawa county consigned some 200-pound porkers at the top of $8.75. ..."
Once again Frank was faced with the death his his spouse. News about Mary Ellen's death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Friday, May 15, 1942, in Miami, OK.
"Mrs. Frank Captain
Mrs. Frank Captain, 27 years old, who resided 11 miles east of Miami, died at St. John's hospital at Joplin Friday morning at 12:25 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Eby of Baxter Springs, Route 2; six brothers, Grant Eby of Douthat, Elmer Eby, Quapaw, Henry Eby, Seneca, Mo., Ben Eby, Camp Clabourne, La., Eugene Eby, Baxter Springs, and Fred Eby, also of Baxter Springs; and four sisters, Mrs. Lela Ridenour, Quapaw; Mrs. Grace Schbert, Quapaw; Beulah Eby and Rosie Eby, both of the home.
Funeral services will be held at the East Side Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. W.C. Shackelford officiating. Interment will be in the Captain cemetery with the Cooper Funeral home in charge."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, May 22, 1942
"Mr. & Mrs. Grant Eby and Elmer Eby attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Frank Captain, Saturday."
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Frank was married for the third time. News about this event was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, November 26, 1942.
"QUAPAW
Long - Captain
Miss Anna Mae Long and Rev. Frank Captain of East Side were married Thursday evening at the Assembly of God Church by the pastor. The couple are now making their home in the Gateway hotel."
That Frank kept in touch with Mary Ellen's family was shown, in part, by his presence at a family gathering. News about their party was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Monday, April 30, 1945.
"QUAPAW
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby and daughter, Rosa Lea, , entertained friends and relatives with a bounteous dinner at their home here Sunday noon, honoring Ben Eby, who has recently returned from Burma. Guests during the day included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eby and family, Fred Eby, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Eby and daughter, Mrs. Mary Ussery, Jess Ussery, all of Quapaw; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fannen of Joplin, Mr and Mrs. Frank Captain of Seneca, Beulah Eby of Commerce, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schubert of Miami."
Anna Mae helped Frank in his ministry, where he was well known not, only in MO but in AR. He was invited to AR to hold a revival in Colcord, Benton Co, AR. News about this was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Tuesday, September 16, 1947
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain are conducting a Pentacostal revival at Colcord, Ark., and expect to be gone several weeks."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday,October 14, 1954
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain and Mrs. Conard Roberts were in Muskogee Monday where Mr. Captain underwent a check-up at the Veteran's hospital there."
News about Frank's death was published in the Neosho News
on Sunday, May 16, 1965.
"Rev. Frank Captain
Rev. Frank Captain, 69, died Saturday at 7:45 a.m. in the Miami Baptist Hospital.
Rev. Captain was a retired Assembly of God minister. He was born in Ottawa County, Kan., Nov. 4, 1895 and had lived in Wyandotte the past 18 years. He had served as an Assembly of God Minister for 32 years in the following churches, Peoria, Wyandotte, Grove and Wayside. He was presently a member of the Faith Assembly of God of Wyandotte.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna May Captain of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Elliott, Prescott, Ariz.; one brother, Tom Captain, Miami, Ret. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Dixon, and Mrs. Earl Fritchey, Miami and Mrs. Ray Rickner, Seneca and three grandchildren.
Services will be announced by the Biddlecome Funeral Home."
Neosho Daily News
Monday, May 17, 1965
Neosho, MO
"Rev. Frank Captain
Services for Rev. Frank Captain, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in in the Friends Church at Wyandotte. The Rev. E.J. Brooks wand the Rev. Walter Leppke will officiate.
Burial will be in the Captain Cemetery, east of Miami, under direction of the Biddlecome Funeral Home of Seneca.
Pallbearers will be Rev. Joe Melhaney, Rev. Orville Revels, Rev. Bill Shaw, Rev. Hugh Coine, Rev. Leonard Etherly and the Rev. Robert Brodrick.
Other Assembly of God ministers in attendance will be honorary pallbearers."
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
2012 - 2013
Michael's parents were:
Thomas Captain 1853 – 1920
Martha Ellen Gullett 1867 – 1924
Michael, known as Frank, was the 6th of their 11 children.
He was married three times:
Cora B Sullivan Captain (1902 - 1931)
Mary Ellen Eby Captain (1914 - 1942)
Anna May Long Captain (1918 - 2004)
Many news articles, too numerous to mention, have been published in Miami. Frank was a devout Pentecostal minister who was well known in the local community for preaching, conducting funeral services, etc.
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Michael, age 21, was living in Seneca, MO when he registered for the WWI Draft on June 15, 1917. He had a job working as a miner in Peoria, OK. He was described as being short, medium built with black eyes & hair. He served in the military (OK PFC Btry. E 344th Field Arty).
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Michael F Captain
Marriage Date: 3 May 1919
Marriage Location: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Marriage County: Jasper
Spouse Name: Cora Sullivan
On Jan. 31, 1920,
Michael F. & Cora Captain, ages 24 & 18, were renting a home on Main St. in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK. Michael had a job as a Miner.
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On April 3-5, 1930,
Frank & Cora, ages 43 & 28, lived in a home they owned in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK valued at $400. Other members of the household were Homer Sullivan, age 20, & George Captain, 4 years & 1 month. Homer, a Zinc Miner, was Cora's brother. George was Frank's nephew.
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On April 19, 1931, early in the morning, at 4:05 a.m. Cora died at home from post-operative shock. She had lived 29 days, 3 months, & 5 days.
News about her death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Sunday, April 19, 1931.
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies at Peoria Home
Peoria, Okla., April 18 - (Special) - Mrs. Frank Captain, 29 years old, died at 4 o'clock Saturday morning at her home. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon, but the place and time had not been announced Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Captain is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Crousatte of Peoria and Mrs. Tom Curtain of the East Side, and one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria. Burial will be in Captain cemetery."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, April 24, 1931
Miami, OK
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies
Mrs. Cora Sullivan Captain, who was born Dec. 13, 1962, died April 18, at the age of 29 years. She had been in poor health for several weeks, and finally succumbed in the Freeman hospital at Joplin.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Buzzard Undertaking parlors at Seneca, Mo., and prepared for burial. It was then taken to her home in Peoria, where she lived most of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Cousatte of Peoria, Mrs. Tom Curtain of District No. 5; one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria and a host of more distant relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted at the East Side Christian church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. Nichols, Pentecostal minister of Picher. The Pentecostal choir from Senneca had charge of the music, assisted by a part of the East Side choir. More than 500 Persons attended the funeral. Burial was in the Captain cemetery."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Captain
[Mike Captain]
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)
Reservation: Quapaw
Agency: Quapaw
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 22
Census Date: 1 Apr 1931
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Miami Daily News Record
April 30, 1931
"Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sullivan, formerly of Peoria, have moved into the house with Frank Captain. Mr. Captain had improved his allotment with the expectation of making that his future home, but his wife died before it was completed. He is very fortunate to get the Sullivans to care for his home. Mrs. Sullivan is Mr. Captain's niece, while her husband is Mr. Captain's brother-in-law."
The last part of June Homer & his wife moved back to their home in Peoria so he could go back to work.
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Frank was elected as teacher of the young people's class in his church in the last part of June 1931.
*****
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 9, 1931
"Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby of Peoria were guests Sunday evening of the former's brother, George Captain and family."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 16, 1931
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria attended Sunday school last Sunday morning at the No. 5 schoolhouse."
Frank married Mary Ellen Eby in Miami, OK on July 17, 1931. News about their marriage was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, July 23, 1931.
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria and Frank Captain were married in Miami last Friday."
"Ice Cream Social
The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Captain was a scene of merriment Saturday night when a group of relatives and friends gathered to enjoy the bountiful supply of ice cream, angel food, devil food and banana cake. Announcement of the marriage of their brother, Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby was made and congratulations extended. . . ."
Miami Daily News Record
November 26, 1931
"Ray Rickner has resigned the pastorate of the Pentecost congregation at No. 5school house and Frank Captain is reported to be taking his place."
Miami Daily News Record
January 28, 1932
"Brother Frank Captain preached at No. 5 schoolhouse Sunday night. Good services and a nice congregation was reported."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1933
"Frank Captain is confined to his home by the influenza."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1934
"Petty Thieves Busy
Tuesday night of last week, while Frank Captain was attending church at Peoria, someone stole his Bible from his car seat. ..."
Miami Daily News Record
November 23, 1934
"Wiener Roast
Frank Captain entertained members of his Sunday school class of the Log Community church with a wiener roast, Wednesday night of last week on Lost creek. Those attending were ..."
Miami Daily News Record
March 15, 1935
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby of Peoria district Sunday afternoon."
Miami Daily News Record
July 30, 1935
"Frank Captain and wife are attending camp meeting in Miami at Riverview park this week. they were accompanied by his sister, Mrs. E.L. Bowman."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Frank Captain
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa, Peoria, Quapaw, Seneca, And Wyandot (Shawnee)
[Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)]
Reservation: Eastern Shawnee
Agency: Quapaw Indian
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 27
Previous Census Number: 23
Census Date: 1 Jan 1937
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Miami Daily News Record
February 4, 1938
"Church Notes
A revival is in progress in the Pentecost church, the Rev. Frank Captain and his wife are conducting the services. Large crowds have been attending regularly despite the bad weather. Every one is invited to attend."
Miami Daily News Record
January 25, 1940
"Hog Price Off At Yards Here
10-Cent Reduction Noted On Wednesday's Market;
Calves Also Decline
... Frank Captain of Seneca, Mo., received $4.85 for a shipment of hogs. ..."
It was around this time that Mary Ellen was diagnosed with Anemia & Hypertension, causing heart problems.
In August 1940,
Frank & Mary, ages 44 & 25, owned a home in Wyandotte, Ottawa Co, OK (where they had lived in 1935), valued at $200. Mary's sister, Beulah Eby, age, 13, lived with them. Frank, a Minister, devoted all of his time to the ministry.
Miami Daily News Record
May 16, 1941
"100-Hog Sale At The Yards
... Frank Captain of Ottawa county consigned some 200-pound porkers at the top of $8.75. ..."
Once again Frank was faced with the death his his spouse. News about Mary Ellen's death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Friday, May 15, 1942, in Miami, OK.
"Mrs. Frank Captain
Mrs. Frank Captain, 27 years old, who resided 11 miles east of Miami, died at St. John's hospital at Joplin Friday morning at 12:25 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Eby of Baxter Springs, Route 2; six brothers, Grant Eby of Douthat, Elmer Eby, Quapaw, Henry Eby, Seneca, Mo., Ben Eby, Camp Clabourne, La., Eugene Eby, Baxter Springs, and Fred Eby, also of Baxter Springs; and four sisters, Mrs. Lela Ridenour, Quapaw; Mrs. Grace Schbert, Quapaw; Beulah Eby and Rosie Eby, both of the home.
Funeral services will be held at the East Side Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. W.C. Shackelford officiating. Interment will be in the Captain cemetery with the Cooper Funeral home in charge."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, May 22, 1942
"Mr. & Mrs. Grant Eby and Elmer Eby attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Frank Captain, Saturday."
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Frank was married for the third time. News about this event was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, November 26, 1942.
"QUAPAW
Long - Captain
Miss Anna Mae Long and Rev. Frank Captain of East Side were married Thursday evening at the Assembly of God Church by the pastor. The couple are now making their home in the Gateway hotel."
That Frank kept in touch with Mary Ellen's family was shown, in part, by his presence at a family gathering. News about their party was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Monday, April 30, 1945.
"QUAPAW
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby and daughter, Rosa Lea, , entertained friends and relatives with a bounteous dinner at their home here Sunday noon, honoring Ben Eby, who has recently returned from Burma. Guests during the day included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eby and family, Fred Eby, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Eby and daughter, Mrs. Mary Ussery, Jess Ussery, all of Quapaw; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fannen of Joplin, Mr and Mrs. Frank Captain of Seneca, Beulah Eby of Commerce, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schubert of Miami."
Anna Mae helped Frank in his ministry, where he was well known not, only in MO but in AR. He was invited to AR to hold a revival in Colcord, Benton Co, AR. News about this was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Tuesday, September 16, 1947
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain are conducting a Pentacostal revival at Colcord, Ark., and expect to be gone several weeks."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday,October 14, 1954
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain and Mrs. Conard Roberts were in Muskogee Monday where Mr. Captain underwent a check-up at the Veteran's hospital there."
News about Frank's death was published in the Neosho News
on Sunday, May 16, 1965.
"Rev. Frank Captain
Rev. Frank Captain, 69, died Saturday at 7:45 a.m. in the Miami Baptist Hospital.
Rev. Captain was a retired Assembly of God minister. He was born in Ottawa County, Kan., Nov. 4, 1895 and had lived in Wyandotte the past 18 years. He had served as an Assembly of God Minister for 32 years in the following churches, Peoria, Wyandotte, Grove and Wayside. He was presently a member of the Faith Assembly of God of Wyandotte.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna May Captain of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Elliott, Prescott, Ariz.; one brother, Tom Captain, Miami, Ret. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Dixon, and Mrs. Earl Fritchey, Miami and Mrs. Ray Rickner, Seneca and three grandchildren.
Services will be announced by the Biddlecome Funeral Home."
Neosho Daily News
Monday, May 17, 1965
Neosho, MO
"Rev. Frank Captain
Services for Rev. Frank Captain, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in in the Friends Church at Wyandotte. The Rev. E.J. Brooks wand the Rev. Walter Leppke will officiate.
Burial will be in the Captain Cemetery, east of Miami, under direction of the Biddlecome Funeral Home of Seneca.
Pallbearers will be Rev. Joe Melhaney, Rev. Orville Revels, Rev. Bill Shaw, Rev. Hugh Coine, Rev. Leonard Etherly and the Rev. Robert Brodrick.
Other Assembly of God ministers in attendance will be honorary pallbearers."
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
2012 - 2013
Thomas Captain 1853 – 1920
Martha Ellen Gullett 1867 – 1924
Michael, known as Frank, was the 6th of their 11 children.
He was married three times:
Cora B Sullivan Captain (1902 - 1931)
Mary Ellen Eby Captain (1914 - 1942)
Anna May Long Captain (1918 - 2004)
Many news articles, too numerous to mention, have been published in Miami. Frank was a devout Pentecostal minister who was well known in the local community for preaching, conducting funeral services, etc.
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Michael, age 21, was living in Seneca, MO when he registered for the WWI Draft on June 15, 1917. He had a job working as a miner in Peoria, OK. He was described as being short, medium built with black eyes & hair. He served in the military (OK PFC Btry. E 344th Field Arty).
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Michael F Captain
Marriage Date: 3 May 1919
Marriage Location: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Marriage County: Jasper
Spouse Name: Cora Sullivan
On Jan. 31, 1920,
Michael F. & Cora Captain, ages 24 & 18, were renting a home on Main St. in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK. Michael had a job as a Miner.
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On April 3-5, 1930,
Frank & Cora, ages 43 & 28, lived in a home they owned in Peoria, Ottawa Co, OK valued at $400. Other members of the household were Homer Sullivan, age 20, & George Captain, 4 years & 1 month. Homer, a Zinc Miner, was Cora's brother. George was Frank's nephew.
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On April 19, 1931, early in the morning, at 4:05 a.m. Cora died at home from post-operative shock. She had lived 29 days, 3 months, & 5 days.
News about her death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Sunday, April 19, 1931.
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies at Peoria Home
Peoria, Okla., April 18 - (Special) - Mrs. Frank Captain, 29 years old, died at 4 o'clock Saturday morning at her home. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon, but the place and time had not been announced Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Captain is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Crousatte of Peoria and Mrs. Tom Curtain of the East Side, and one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria. Burial will be in Captain cemetery."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, April 24, 1931
Miami, OK
"Mrs. Frank Captain Dies
Mrs. Cora Sullivan Captain, who was born Dec. 13, 1962, died April 18, at the age of 29 years. She had been in poor health for several weeks, and finally succumbed in the Freeman hospital at Joplin.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Buzzard Undertaking parlors at Seneca, Mo., and prepared for burial. It was then taken to her home in Peoria, where she lived most of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Cousatte of Peoria, Mrs. Tom Curtain of District No. 5; one brother, Homer Sullivan of Peoria; her mother, Mrs. Joe Ball of Peoria and a host of more distant relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted at the East Side Christian church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. Nichols, Pentecostal minister of Picher. The Pentecostal choir from Senneca had charge of the music, assisted by a part of the East Side choir. More than 500 Persons attended the funeral. Burial was in the Captain cemetery."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Captain
[Mike Captain]
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)
Reservation: Quapaw
Agency: Quapaw
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 22
Census Date: 1 Apr 1931
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Miami Daily News Record
April 30, 1931
"Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sullivan, formerly of Peoria, have moved into the house with Frank Captain. Mr. Captain had improved his allotment with the expectation of making that his future home, but his wife died before it was completed. He is very fortunate to get the Sullivans to care for his home. Mrs. Sullivan is Mr. Captain's niece, while her husband is Mr. Captain's brother-in-law."
The last part of June Homer & his wife moved back to their home in Peoria so he could go back to work.
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Frank was elected as teacher of the young people's class in his church in the last part of June 1931.
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Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 9, 1931
"Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby of Peoria were guests Sunday evening of the former's brother, George Captain and family."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday, July 16, 1931
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria attended Sunday school last Sunday morning at the No. 5 schoolhouse."
Frank married Mary Ellen Eby in Miami, OK on July 17, 1931. News about their marriage was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, July 23, 1931.
"Miss Mary Eby of Peoria and Frank Captain were married in Miami last Friday."
"Ice Cream Social
The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Captain was a scene of merriment Saturday night when a group of relatives and friends gathered to enjoy the bountiful supply of ice cream, angel food, devil food and banana cake. Announcement of the marriage of their brother, Frank Captain and Miss Mary Eby was made and congratulations extended. . . ."
Miami Daily News Record
November 26, 1931
"Ray Rickner has resigned the pastorate of the Pentecost congregation at No. 5school house and Frank Captain is reported to be taking his place."
Miami Daily News Record
January 28, 1932
"Brother Frank Captain preached at No. 5 schoolhouse Sunday night. Good services and a nice congregation was reported."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1933
"Frank Captain is confined to his home by the influenza."
Miami Daily News Record
February 22, 1934
"Petty Thieves Busy
Tuesday night of last week, while Frank Captain was attending church at Peoria, someone stole his Bible from his car seat. ..."
Miami Daily News Record
November 23, 1934
"Wiener Roast
Frank Captain entertained members of his Sunday school class of the Log Community church with a wiener roast, Wednesday night of last week on Lost creek. Those attending were ..."
Miami Daily News Record
March 15, 1935
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby of Peoria district Sunday afternoon."
Miami Daily News Record
July 30, 1935
"Frank Captain and wife are attending camp meeting in Miami at Riverview park this week. they were accompanied by his sister, Mrs. E.L. Bowman."
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U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
Name: Michael Frank Captain
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1895
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Tribe: Eastern Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa, Peoria, Quapaw, Seneca, And Wyandot (Shawnee)
[Eastern Shawnee (Shawnee)]
Reservation: Eastern Shawnee
Agency: Quapaw Indian
State: Oklahoma
Last Census Number: 27
Previous Census Number: 23
Census Date: 1 Jan 1937
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Miami Daily News Record
February 4, 1938
"Church Notes
A revival is in progress in the Pentecost church, the Rev. Frank Captain and his wife are conducting the services. Large crowds have been attending regularly despite the bad weather. Every one is invited to attend."
Miami Daily News Record
January 25, 1940
"Hog Price Off At Yards Here
10-Cent Reduction Noted On Wednesday's Market;
Calves Also Decline
... Frank Captain of Seneca, Mo., received $4.85 for a shipment of hogs. ..."
It was around this time that Mary Ellen was diagnosed with Anemia & Hypertension, causing heart problems.
In August 1940,
Frank & Mary, ages 44 & 25, owned a home in Wyandotte, Ottawa Co, OK (where they had lived in 1935), valued at $200. Mary's sister, Beulah Eby, age, 13, lived with them. Frank, a Minister, devoted all of his time to the ministry.
Miami Daily News Record
May 16, 1941
"100-Hog Sale At The Yards
... Frank Captain of Ottawa county consigned some 200-pound porkers at the top of $8.75. ..."
Once again Frank was faced with the death his his spouse. News about Mary Ellen's death was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Friday, May 15, 1942, in Miami, OK.
"Mrs. Frank Captain
Mrs. Frank Captain, 27 years old, who resided 11 miles east of Miami, died at St. John's hospital at Joplin Friday morning at 12:25 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, Frank Captain; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Eby of Baxter Springs, Route 2; six brothers, Grant Eby of Douthat, Elmer Eby, Quapaw, Henry Eby, Seneca, Mo., Ben Eby, Camp Clabourne, La., Eugene Eby, Baxter Springs, and Fred Eby, also of Baxter Springs; and four sisters, Mrs. Lela Ridenour, Quapaw; Mrs. Grace Schbert, Quapaw; Beulah Eby and Rosie Eby, both of the home.
Funeral services will be held at the East Side Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. W.C. Shackelford officiating. Interment will be in the Captain cemetery with the Cooper Funeral home in charge."
Miami Daily News Record
Friday, May 22, 1942
"Mr. & Mrs. Grant Eby and Elmer Eby attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Frank Captain, Saturday."
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Frank was married for the third time. News about this event was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Thursday, November 26, 1942.
"QUAPAW
Long - Captain
Miss Anna Mae Long and Rev. Frank Captain of East Side were married Thursday evening at the Assembly of God Church by the pastor. The couple are now making their home in the Gateway hotel."
That Frank kept in touch with Mary Ellen's family was shown, in part, by his presence at a family gathering. News about their party was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Monday, April 30, 1945.
"QUAPAW
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eby and daughter, Rosa Lea, , entertained friends and relatives with a bounteous dinner at their home here Sunday noon, honoring Ben Eby, who has recently returned from Burma. Guests during the day included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eby and family, Fred Eby, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Eby and daughter, Mrs. Mary Ussery, Jess Ussery, all of Quapaw; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fannen of Joplin, Mr and Mrs. Frank Captain of Seneca, Beulah Eby of Commerce, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schubert of Miami."
Anna Mae helped Frank in his ministry, where he was well known not, only in MO but in AR. He was invited to AR to hold a revival in Colcord, Benton Co, AR. News about this was published in the Miami Daily News Record on Tuesday, September 16, 1947
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain are conducting a Pentacostal revival at Colcord, Ark., and expect to be gone several weeks."
Miami Daily News Record
Thursday,October 14, 1954
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Captain and Mrs. Conard Roberts were in Muskogee Monday where Mr. Captain underwent a check-up at the Veteran's hospital there."
News about Frank's death was published in the Neosho News
on Sunday, May 16, 1965.
"Rev. Frank Captain
Rev. Frank Captain, 69, died Saturday at 7:45 a.m. in the Miami Baptist Hospital.
Rev. Captain was a retired Assembly of God minister. He was born in Ottawa County, Kan., Nov. 4, 1895 and had lived in Wyandotte the past 18 years. He had served as an Assembly of God Minister for 32 years in the following churches, Peoria, Wyandotte, Grove and Wayside. He was presently a member of the Faith Assembly of God of Wyandotte.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna May Captain of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Elliott, Prescott, Ariz.; one brother, Tom Captain, Miami, Ret. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Dixon, and Mrs. Earl Fritchey, Miami and Mrs. Ray Rickner, Seneca and three grandchildren.
Services will be announced by the Biddlecome Funeral Home."
Neosho Daily News
Monday, May 17, 1965
Neosho, MO
"Rev. Frank Captain
Services for Rev. Frank Captain, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in in the Friends Church at Wyandotte. The Rev. E.J. Brooks wand the Rev. Walter Leppke will officiate.
Burial will be in the Captain Cemetery, east of Miami, under direction of the Biddlecome Funeral Home of Seneca.
Pallbearers will be Rev. Joe Melhaney, Rev. Orville Revels, Rev. Bill Shaw, Rev. Hugh Coine, Rev. Leonard Etherly and the Rev. Robert Brodrick.
Other Assembly of God ministers in attendance will be honorary pallbearers."
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
2012 - 2013
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