25 Feb 1942: Obituary: Arkansas City Daily Traveler, Kansas, Wednesday, p. 1, col. 2:
"MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL
William Menefee's Passing Attributed To Natural Causes
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found shortly after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel. Marshall Morris, country coroner, said he had been dead several days and had died of natural causes.
Mr. Menefee had been a resident here for 10 years. He was born Mar. 9, 1881, at Kaw city, Okla., and spent most of his life at Alva. He was an auctioneer.
Heart Attack Victim?
The body was discovered by Mrs. Winnie Barker, 201 South Eight street, and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, according to police.
Apparently a victim of heart attack, Mr. Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and the coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
Last Seen Saturday
A small gas stove was burning in the quarters and there was evidence that he had slept in the bed. There was money in his pockets. Mr. Menefee was last seen Saturday night, according to Morris. Morris added that he probably died Sunday morning.
Surviving are: a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettle Whitehead, of Arkansas City. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives. The Marshall Morris Funeral Home is in charge."
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5 Mar 1942: Obituary: The Kaw City News (Kaw City, OK), Vol. XL, Thursday, Page 1, Col. 2:
"William Menefee, Early Day Resident Dies in Arkansas City
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found about 4 o'clock Tuesday, February 24, in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel in Arkansas City. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Mr. Menefee was born March 9, 1881, in this vicinity before the founding of Kaw City and had been a resident of Arkansas City for 10 years. He was an auctioneer and had spent much of his life at Alva.
Mrs. Winnie Barker and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, found the body.
Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom, apparently a victim of heart attack. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
At the time the body was found, there was a small gas stove burning in the quarters and his bed had been slept in. Money was found in his pockets. He was last seen Saturday night, and Marshall Morris, county coroner, said he probably died Sunday morning.
Survivors include a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nattie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettie Whitehead, of Arkansas City."
11 Mar 1942: Obituary: Arkansas City Daily Traveler, Kansas, Wednesday, p. 4, col. 7:
"OBITUARY"
"WILLIAM MENEFEE
William Menefee, son of John and Lottie Menefee, was born Mar 9 1881, in Schuyler County, Mo.
He went to Woods County, Okla., in 1898, where he engaged in farming until he came to Arkansas City 12 years ago. He died Feb 22, 1942, in Arkansas City.
Surviving are a brother, Paul Menefee; a sister, Mrs Nettie Berry, Alva, Okla ; an aunt, Mrs ' Nettie Whitenead, Arkansas City; and several cousins and nieces.
Funeral services were held Feb 26 at the Marshall Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. C. D. Walker of the Central Christian church officiating. Interment was in Riverview cemetery."
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William "Bill" Charles Menefee: (Nickname and Name from Family Sources).
William Charles Menefee: (WWI Draft Card - signature & SS Appl.).
William Chas. Menefee: (WWI Draft Card).
William C. Menefee: (1910/1920 Census & Sister Sarah E. Menefee's Obituary).
Wm. C. Menefee: (1936/1938 Dir.).
William Menefee: (1900 Census & Obituary [3]).
Wm. Menefee: (1895 KS/1930 Census).
W. C. Menefee: (1907 OK Marriage & Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Lancaster, S[chuyler] C[ounty], Missouri. (SS Appl.).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Schuyler Co., MO. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Kaw City, [Co.,] OK. (25 Feb 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 March 1881, in the vicinity of Kaw City before it was founded, OK. (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 1881. (Headstone).
b. 9 Mar 1880. (WWI Draft Card).
b. Mar 1880. (1900 Census).
b. Abt 1880. (1895 KS Census).
b. Abt 1882. (1910/1920 Census).
b. Missouri. (1895 KS/1900/1910/1920 Census).
m. Abt 1907, OK, Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka). No issue. Divorced bef 1930 Census.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, Lottie (Butha). (OK Marriage).
d. Aft Dec 1937. (SS Appl. - Name).
d. Aft 21 Feb 1942, Saturday (last seen). (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - last seen).
d. Found - 24 Feb 1942, Tuesday, at home at Monroe Hotel, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (Obituary except Co./State presumed - also burial location).
d. 26 Feb 1942. (FAG - error - funeral services per 11 Mar 1942 & prob. date of burial).
d. 1942. (Headstone).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Sunday. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - coroner said probable morning/day of death).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary except Co./State presumed).
COD: Heart attack. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, USA.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 37.08000, Longitude: -97.05970
Headstone inscription: "W. C. MENEFEE / 1881 - 1942"
Parents: John Mallory Menefee & Charlotte "Lottie" Yates.
He was a preacher/farmer/horse trainer/auctioneer.
We have a photo of him with his prize horse, but he looks like his father-in-law, George L. Minear in that photo.
L. Aileen Butka remembers hearing he trained horses.
[Record? Birth location? But not listed with family...forgotten? (Not copied/partial transcription below)]:
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 9): Liberty, Schuyler County, Missouri
John Menifee, White, Male, Age 37, Head, Married, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Iowa....
Charlotte Menifee, White, Female, Age 29, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Indiana....
Sarah E. Menifee, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Missouri....
George W. Menifee, White, Male, Age 7, Son, Birthplace Missouri....
Lurretia Menifee, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Birthplace Missouri....
1895 Kansas Census (March 1): Battle Creek, Lincoln County, Kansas
Line: 9, Roll: v115_78
Dwelling 25, Family 26:
J. M. Menefee, Age 52, Male, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Luttie Menefee, Age 44, Female, White, Birthplace Ohio.
S. E. Menefee, Age 24, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
G. W. Menefee, Age 22, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
K. L. Menefee, Age 16, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Wm. Menefee, Age 14, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Nelly Menefee, Age 9, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
P. R. Menefee, Age 5, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
1898: Moved to Woods County, Oklahoma - engaged in farming there until 1940. (Obituary).
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Fritzlen, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: T623 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 226.
Lottie Menefee, Head, White Female, Born Apr. 1850, Age 50, Widow, # of Children 9, # of Children Still Living 6, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace North Carolina, Mother's Birthplace North Carolina, Occupation Farmer, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm 26.
Lizzie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Mar. 1871, Age 29, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
William Menefee, Son, White, Male, Mar. 1880, Age 20, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation Farm Laborer, Months Not Employed 0, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Nettie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Sept. 1885, Age 19, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Paul Menefee, Son, White, Male, Born Mar. 1891, Age 9, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Lucy married fun preacher and farmer, nine years her junior, on March 25, 1907, just two months after her divorce from James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, William "Bill" Charles Menefee married Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka),
Just weeks after her divorce from her husband James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
They did not have any children together, but she had five children from her previous marriage to James Butka.
1907: Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: W C Menefee
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1881
Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1907
Marriage Place: Woodward, Woodward, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse: Lottie Butha [sic - Butka]
Film Number: 001403038
1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Dist. 267, Alva Ward 1, Woods County, Oklahoma
Dwelling 84, Family 84
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 28, Marriage 1, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Indiana, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Lottie B. C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 27, Marriage 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Charles A. Field, Father [should be father-in-law], Male, White, Age 69, Widowed, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Unknown, Mother's Birthplace Unknown, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Own Income - None, Can Read & Write Yes.
6-5-1917: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Serial Number: 1427
Order Number: 24
Name: William Chas. Menefee
Address: Galena
County: Woods
State: Oklahoma
Age: 37
Birth Date: March 9, 1880
Race: White
U. S. Citizen: Natural Born: Yes
Occupation: Farming
Employer: Himself
Nearest Relative: Lucy Menefee, Wife - Galena, Woods, Okla.
Signature: William Charles Menefee
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Grey/Brown
Signature of Registrar: M. S. English
FHL Roll Number: 1852244
DraftBoard: 0 - Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
[Date: June 5, 1917 - card before it]
1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 1-2): South Galena, Woods County, Oklahoma - Enumerator is Lucy C. Menefee!
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 1A, ED: 211, Image: 0980
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 38, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer - General Farm, Working on Own Account O.A., Number of Farm Schedule 3, 000.
Lucy C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 46, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Iowa, Father's Place of Birth Pennsylvania, Mother's Place of Birth New York, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Bet 1920 - 1930: Divorced in OK.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 7): Dist. 1, Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Jail: [near 524-1/2 Flynn Street] - Street is jail with no dwelling number, but not listed as an inmate.
Dwelling 127, Family 168, Radio Set: [blank]
Wm. Menefee, Rent or Own - Unknown, Amount - Unknown, Head, Male White, Age 49, Divorced, Attend School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Code 66, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cooks - Restaurant, Code 609V, Worker, At Work Yesterday No, Line on Unemployment Scehdule 45, Veteran No, What War No.
1930: Moved from Woods County, OK to Arkansas City, KS. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: "[R]esident of Arkansas City for 10 years." (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: Residence: Winfield, [Cowley Co.,] KS. (Sister's Obituary except Co. presumed).
1932: Mentioned in Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary (excerpts):
"William C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans."
"She is survived by three brothers...W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans...."
15 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"DEATH CLAIMS A COUNTY PIONEER
Sarah E. Menefee Is Pneumonia Victim
Sara Elizabeth Menefee, 61 years old, passed away at 8 a. m. today at the home of her brother, Paul. R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street after a short illiness with pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church with Rev. R. G. Marin, jr., pastor officiating. Burial will be in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
She came to Woods county in 1895 and made her home near Faulkner until 1917, when she came to Alva to live with her brother.
She is survived by three brothers, Paul R. Menefee of Alva, George W. Menefee of Picher, and W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans; and two sisiters [sic], Mrs. Bert Rhodes living 18 miles south of Alva, and Mrs. Gus Berry of Winchester community.
Garrison-Maughlin funeral home is in charge of arrangements."
19 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"Sarah Elizabeth Menefee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Menefee, was born March 27, 1871 in Schuyler county, Missouri. She came to Oklahoma with her parents in 1895 and settled onn a farm near Faulkner.
From there the family moved to Alva in 1917 where she remained until her death.
She became a member of the First Christian church in early girlhood and was a loyal and faithful member.
Her parents preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters: George W. of Pitcher, Okla.; William C. of Winfield, Kans.; Paul R. of Alva; Mrs. Luie
[144 cont.]
Rhodes, Alva; Mrs. Nettie Berry, Winchester.
She had been ill with pneumonia for several days and passed away at 8 o'clock, Monday morning at the home of her brother, Paul R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church, with Rev. R. G. Martin, jr., officiating. Burial was made in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express to our many friends our appreciation of their sympathy, and kindness during the sickness and death of our sister.
George Menefee,
Mrs. Bert Rhodes
W. O. Menefee
Mrs. Gus Berry
Paul Menefee and wife."
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1936: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1936
Street address: 221 S 3d
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1936
"Menefee Wm C lab r221 S 3d"
1938: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1938
Street address: 505 S 5th
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Police
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1938
"Menefee Wm C police r505 S 5th"
Dec 1937: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Record Image No Image Text-only collection
Name: William Charles Menefee
SSN: 515-03-2260
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1881
Birth Place: Lancaster, SC, Missouri
Father: John M. Menefee
Mother: Charlotta Yates
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM CHARLES MENEFEE
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1940 U. S. Federal Census: [Can't find?]
[Not enumerated in Winfield, KS or Arkansas City, KS - should be in the latter]
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Note: My mother, R. Jean Butka, his wife's granddaughter, doesn't remember ever meeting him and she was born in 1927, but she recalls he was the love of Lucy's life (her grandmother, who spoke fondly of their time together as the happiest in her life).
She also remembers hearing that he was younger than Lucy.
Thought he was a preacher and [knew] Lucy really loved him.
She thought he must have died before then, or surely before 1930.
He does not appear with Lucy in the 1930 census when she is residing with a cousin. However, it turns out they divorced according to his 1930 Census.
Lucy claimed that William C. Menefee died in an automobile accident sometime in the 1920-1930s [1942], probably in Oklahoma and maybe in Woods County. (Family Source). Note: This may just be "Nana's" story because she didn't want to talk about anything bad like a divorce she didn't want and it helped ease any stigma.
It turned out he died of a heart attack at home 5 Mar 1942. (Obituary).
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"MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL
William Menefee's Passing Attributed To Natural Causes
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found shortly after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel. Marshall Morris, country coroner, said he had been dead several days and had died of natural causes.
Mr. Menefee had been a resident here for 10 years. He was born Mar. 9, 1881, at Kaw city, Okla., and spent most of his life at Alva. He was an auctioneer.
Heart Attack Victim?
The body was discovered by Mrs. Winnie Barker, 201 South Eight street, and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, according to police.
Apparently a victim of heart attack, Mr. Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and the coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
Last Seen Saturday
A small gas stove was burning in the quarters and there was evidence that he had slept in the bed. There was money in his pockets. Mr. Menefee was last seen Saturday night, according to Morris. Morris added that he probably died Sunday morning.
Surviving are: a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettle Whitehead, of Arkansas City. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives. The Marshall Morris Funeral Home is in charge."
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5 Mar 1942: Obituary: The Kaw City News (Kaw City, OK), Vol. XL, Thursday, Page 1, Col. 2:
"William Menefee, Early Day Resident Dies in Arkansas City
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found about 4 o'clock Tuesday, February 24, in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel in Arkansas City. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Mr. Menefee was born March 9, 1881, in this vicinity before the founding of Kaw City and had been a resident of Arkansas City for 10 years. He was an auctioneer and had spent much of his life at Alva.
Mrs. Winnie Barker and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, found the body.
Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom, apparently a victim of heart attack. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
At the time the body was found, there was a small gas stove burning in the quarters and his bed had been slept in. Money was found in his pockets. He was last seen Saturday night, and Marshall Morris, county coroner, said he probably died Sunday morning.
Survivors include a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nattie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettie Whitehead, of Arkansas City."
11 Mar 1942: Obituary: Arkansas City Daily Traveler, Kansas, Wednesday, p. 4, col. 7:
"OBITUARY"
"WILLIAM MENEFEE
William Menefee, son of John and Lottie Menefee, was born Mar 9 1881, in Schuyler County, Mo.
He went to Woods County, Okla., in 1898, where he engaged in farming until he came to Arkansas City 12 years ago. He died Feb 22, 1942, in Arkansas City.
Surviving are a brother, Paul Menefee; a sister, Mrs Nettie Berry, Alva, Okla ; an aunt, Mrs ' Nettie Whitenead, Arkansas City; and several cousins and nieces.
Funeral services were held Feb 26 at the Marshall Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. C. D. Walker of the Central Christian church officiating. Interment was in Riverview cemetery."
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William "Bill" Charles Menefee: (Nickname and Name from Family Sources).
William Charles Menefee: (WWI Draft Card - signature & SS Appl.).
William Chas. Menefee: (WWI Draft Card).
William C. Menefee: (1910/1920 Census & Sister Sarah E. Menefee's Obituary).
Wm. C. Menefee: (1936/1938 Dir.).
William Menefee: (1900 Census & Obituary [3]).
Wm. Menefee: (1895 KS/1930 Census).
W. C. Menefee: (1907 OK Marriage & Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Lancaster, S[chuyler] C[ounty], Missouri. (SS Appl.).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Schuyler Co., MO. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Kaw City, [Co.,] OK. (25 Feb 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 March 1881, in the vicinity of Kaw City before it was founded, OK. (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 1881. (Headstone).
b. 9 Mar 1880. (WWI Draft Card).
b. Mar 1880. (1900 Census).
b. Abt 1880. (1895 KS Census).
b. Abt 1882. (1910/1920 Census).
b. Missouri. (1895 KS/1900/1910/1920 Census).
m. Abt 1907, OK, Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka). No issue. Divorced bef 1930 Census.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, Lottie (Butha). (OK Marriage).
d. Aft Dec 1937. (SS Appl. - Name).
d. Aft 21 Feb 1942, Saturday (last seen). (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - last seen).
d. Found - 24 Feb 1942, Tuesday, at home at Monroe Hotel, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (Obituary except Co./State presumed - also burial location).
d. 26 Feb 1942. (FAG - error - funeral services per 11 Mar 1942 & prob. date of burial).
d. 1942. (Headstone).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Sunday. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - coroner said probable morning/day of death).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary except Co./State presumed).
COD: Heart attack. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, USA.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 37.08000, Longitude: -97.05970
Headstone inscription: "W. C. MENEFEE / 1881 - 1942"
Parents: John Mallory Menefee & Charlotte "Lottie" Yates.
He was a preacher/farmer/horse trainer/auctioneer.
We have a photo of him with his prize horse, but he looks like his father-in-law, George L. Minear in that photo.
L. Aileen Butka remembers hearing he trained horses.
[Record? Birth location? But not listed with family...forgotten? (Not copied/partial transcription below)]:
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 9): Liberty, Schuyler County, Missouri
John Menifee, White, Male, Age 37, Head, Married, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Iowa....
Charlotte Menifee, White, Female, Age 29, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Indiana....
Sarah E. Menifee, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Missouri....
George W. Menifee, White, Male, Age 7, Son, Birthplace Missouri....
Lurretia Menifee, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Birthplace Missouri....
1895 Kansas Census (March 1): Battle Creek, Lincoln County, Kansas
Line: 9, Roll: v115_78
Dwelling 25, Family 26:
J. M. Menefee, Age 52, Male, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Luttie Menefee, Age 44, Female, White, Birthplace Ohio.
S. E. Menefee, Age 24, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
G. W. Menefee, Age 22, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
K. L. Menefee, Age 16, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Wm. Menefee, Age 14, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Nelly Menefee, Age 9, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
P. R. Menefee, Age 5, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
1898: Moved to Woods County, Oklahoma - engaged in farming there until 1940. (Obituary).
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Fritzlen, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: T623 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 226.
Lottie Menefee, Head, White Female, Born Apr. 1850, Age 50, Widow, # of Children 9, # of Children Still Living 6, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace North Carolina, Mother's Birthplace North Carolina, Occupation Farmer, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm 26.
Lizzie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Mar. 1871, Age 29, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
William Menefee, Son, White, Male, Mar. 1880, Age 20, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation Farm Laborer, Months Not Employed 0, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Nettie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Sept. 1885, Age 19, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Paul Menefee, Son, White, Male, Born Mar. 1891, Age 9, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Lucy married fun preacher and farmer, nine years her junior, on March 25, 1907, just two months after her divorce from James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, William "Bill" Charles Menefee married Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka),
Just weeks after her divorce from her husband James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
They did not have any children together, but she had five children from her previous marriage to James Butka.
1907: Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: W C Menefee
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1881
Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1907
Marriage Place: Woodward, Woodward, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse: Lottie Butha [sic - Butka]
Film Number: 001403038
1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Dist. 267, Alva Ward 1, Woods County, Oklahoma
Dwelling 84, Family 84
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 28, Marriage 1, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Indiana, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Lottie B. C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 27, Marriage 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Charles A. Field, Father [should be father-in-law], Male, White, Age 69, Widowed, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Unknown, Mother's Birthplace Unknown, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Own Income - None, Can Read & Write Yes.
6-5-1917: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Serial Number: 1427
Order Number: 24
Name: William Chas. Menefee
Address: Galena
County: Woods
State: Oklahoma
Age: 37
Birth Date: March 9, 1880
Race: White
U. S. Citizen: Natural Born: Yes
Occupation: Farming
Employer: Himself
Nearest Relative: Lucy Menefee, Wife - Galena, Woods, Okla.
Signature: William Charles Menefee
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Grey/Brown
Signature of Registrar: M. S. English
FHL Roll Number: 1852244
DraftBoard: 0 - Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
[Date: June 5, 1917 - card before it]
1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 1-2): South Galena, Woods County, Oklahoma - Enumerator is Lucy C. Menefee!
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 1A, ED: 211, Image: 0980
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 38, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer - General Farm, Working on Own Account O.A., Number of Farm Schedule 3, 000.
Lucy C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 46, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Iowa, Father's Place of Birth Pennsylvania, Mother's Place of Birth New York, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Bet 1920 - 1930: Divorced in OK.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 7): Dist. 1, Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Jail: [near 524-1/2 Flynn Street] - Street is jail with no dwelling number, but not listed as an inmate.
Dwelling 127, Family 168, Radio Set: [blank]
Wm. Menefee, Rent or Own - Unknown, Amount - Unknown, Head, Male White, Age 49, Divorced, Attend School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Code 66, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cooks - Restaurant, Code 609V, Worker, At Work Yesterday No, Line on Unemployment Scehdule 45, Veteran No, What War No.
1930: Moved from Woods County, OK to Arkansas City, KS. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: "[R]esident of Arkansas City for 10 years." (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: Residence: Winfield, [Cowley Co.,] KS. (Sister's Obituary except Co. presumed).
1932: Mentioned in Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary (excerpts):
"William C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans."
"She is survived by three brothers...W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans...."
15 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"DEATH CLAIMS A COUNTY PIONEER
Sarah E. Menefee Is Pneumonia Victim
Sara Elizabeth Menefee, 61 years old, passed away at 8 a. m. today at the home of her brother, Paul. R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street after a short illiness with pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church with Rev. R. G. Marin, jr., pastor officiating. Burial will be in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
She came to Woods county in 1895 and made her home near Faulkner until 1917, when she came to Alva to live with her brother.
She is survived by three brothers, Paul R. Menefee of Alva, George W. Menefee of Picher, and W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans; and two sisiters [sic], Mrs. Bert Rhodes living 18 miles south of Alva, and Mrs. Gus Berry of Winchester community.
Garrison-Maughlin funeral home is in charge of arrangements."
19 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"Sarah Elizabeth Menefee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Menefee, was born March 27, 1871 in Schuyler county, Missouri. She came to Oklahoma with her parents in 1895 and settled onn a farm near Faulkner.
From there the family moved to Alva in 1917 where she remained until her death.
She became a member of the First Christian church in early girlhood and was a loyal and faithful member.
Her parents preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters: George W. of Pitcher, Okla.; William C. of Winfield, Kans.; Paul R. of Alva; Mrs. Luie
[144 cont.]
Rhodes, Alva; Mrs. Nettie Berry, Winchester.
She had been ill with pneumonia for several days and passed away at 8 o'clock, Monday morning at the home of her brother, Paul R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church, with Rev. R. G. Martin, jr., officiating. Burial was made in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express to our many friends our appreciation of their sympathy, and kindness during the sickness and death of our sister.
George Menefee,
Mrs. Bert Rhodes
W. O. Menefee
Mrs. Gus Berry
Paul Menefee and wife."
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1936: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1936
Street address: 221 S 3d
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1936
"Menefee Wm C lab r221 S 3d"
1938: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1938
Street address: 505 S 5th
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Police
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1938
"Menefee Wm C police r505 S 5th"
Dec 1937: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Record Image No Image Text-only collection
Name: William Charles Menefee
SSN: 515-03-2260
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1881
Birth Place: Lancaster, SC, Missouri
Father: John M. Menefee
Mother: Charlotta Yates
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM CHARLES MENEFEE
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1940 U. S. Federal Census: [Can't find?]
[Not enumerated in Winfield, KS or Arkansas City, KS - should be in the latter]
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Note: My mother, R. Jean Butka, his wife's granddaughter, doesn't remember ever meeting him and she was born in 1927, but she recalls he was the love of Lucy's life (her grandmother, who spoke fondly of their time together as the happiest in her life).
She also remembers hearing that he was younger than Lucy.
Thought he was a preacher and [knew] Lucy really loved him.
She thought he must have died before then, or surely before 1930.
He does not appear with Lucy in the 1930 census when she is residing with a cousin. However, it turns out they divorced according to his 1930 Census.
Lucy claimed that William C. Menefee died in an automobile accident sometime in the 1920-1930s [1942], probably in Oklahoma and maybe in Woods County. (Family Source). Note: This may just be "Nana's" story because she didn't want to talk about anything bad like a divorce she didn't want and it helped ease any stigma.
It turned out he died of a heart attack at home 5 Mar 1942. (Obituary).
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25 Feb 1942: Obituary: Arkansas City Daily Traveler, Kansas, Wednesday, p. 1, col. 2:
"MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL
William Menefee's Passing Attributed To Natural Causes
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found shortly after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel. Marshall Morris, country coroner, said he had been dead several days and had died of natural causes.
Mr. Menefee had been a resident here for 10 years. He was born Mar. 9, 1881, at Kaw city, Okla., and spent most of his life at Alva. He was an auctioneer.
Heart Attack Victim?
The body was discovered by Mrs. Winnie Barker, 201 South Eight street, and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, according to police.
Apparently a victim of heart attack, Mr. Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and the coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
Last Seen Saturday
A small gas stove was burning in the quarters and there was evidence that he had slept in the bed. There was money in his pockets. Mr. Menefee was last seen Saturday night, according to Morris. Morris added that he probably died Sunday morning.
Surviving are: a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettle Whitehead, of Arkansas City. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives. The Marshall Morris Funeral Home is in charge."
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5 Mar 1942: Obituary: The Kaw City News (Kaw City, OK), Vol. XL, Thursday, Page 1, Col. 2:
"William Menefee, Early Day Resident Dies in Arkansas City
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found about 4 o'clock Tuesday, February 24, in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel in Arkansas City. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Mr. Menefee was born March 9, 1881, in this vicinity before the founding of Kaw City and had been a resident of Arkansas City for 10 years. He was an auctioneer and had spent much of his life at Alva.
Mrs. Winnie Barker and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, found the body.
Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom, apparently a victim of heart attack. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
At the time the body was found, there was a small gas stove burning in the quarters and his bed had been slept in. Money was found in his pockets. He was last seen Saturday night, and Marshall Morris, county coroner, said he probably died Sunday morning.
Survivors include a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nattie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettie Whitehead, of Arkansas City."
11 Mar 1942: Obituary: Arkansas City Daily Traveler, Kansas, Wednesday, p. 4, col. 7:
"OBITUARY"
"WILLIAM MENEFEE
William Menefee, son of John and Lottie Menefee, was born Mar 9 1881, in Schuyler County, Mo.
He went to Woods County, Okla., in 1898, where he engaged in farming until he came to Arkansas City 12 years ago. He died Feb 22, 1942, in Arkansas City.
Surviving are a brother, Paul Menefee; a sister, Mrs Nettie Berry, Alva, Okla ; an aunt, Mrs ' Nettie Whitenead, Arkansas City; and several cousins and nieces.
Funeral services were held Feb 26 at the Marshall Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. C. D. Walker of the Central Christian church officiating. Interment was in Riverview cemetery."
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William "Bill" Charles Menefee: (Nickname and Name from Family Sources).
William Charles Menefee: (WWI Draft Card - signature & SS Appl.).
William Chas. Menefee: (WWI Draft Card).
William C. Menefee: (1910/1920 Census & Sister Sarah E. Menefee's Obituary).
Wm. C. Menefee: (1936/1938 Dir.).
William Menefee: (1900 Census & Obituary [3]).
Wm. Menefee: (1895 KS/1930 Census).
W. C. Menefee: (1907 OK Marriage & Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Lancaster, S[chuyler] C[ounty], Missouri. (SS Appl.).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Schuyler Co., MO. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Kaw City, [Co.,] OK. (25 Feb 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 March 1881, in the vicinity of Kaw City before it was founded, OK. (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 1881. (Headstone).
b. 9 Mar 1880. (WWI Draft Card).
b. Mar 1880. (1900 Census).
b. Abt 1880. (1895 KS Census).
b. Abt 1882. (1910/1920 Census).
b. Missouri. (1895 KS/1900/1910/1920 Census).
m. Abt 1907, OK, Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka). No issue. Divorced bef 1930 Census.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, Lottie (Butha). (OK Marriage).
d. Aft Dec 1937. (SS Appl. - Name).
d. Aft 21 Feb 1942, Saturday (last seen). (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - last seen).
d. Found - 24 Feb 1942, Tuesday, at home at Monroe Hotel, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (Obituary except Co./State presumed - also burial location).
d. 26 Feb 1942. (FAG - error - funeral services per 11 Mar 1942 & prob. date of burial).
d. 1942. (Headstone).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Sunday. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - coroner said probable morning/day of death).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary except Co./State presumed).
COD: Heart attack. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, USA.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 37.08000, Longitude: -97.05970
Headstone inscription: "W. C. MENEFEE / 1881 - 1942"
Parents: John Mallory Menefee & Charlotte "Lottie" Yates.
He was a preacher/farmer/horse trainer/auctioneer.
We have a photo of him with his prize horse, but he looks like his father-in-law, George L. Minear in that photo.
L. Aileen Butka remembers hearing he trained horses.
[Record? Birth location? But not listed with family...forgotten? (Not copied/partial transcription below)]:
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 9): Liberty, Schuyler County, Missouri
John Menifee, White, Male, Age 37, Head, Married, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Iowa....
Charlotte Menifee, White, Female, Age 29, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Indiana....
Sarah E. Menifee, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Missouri....
George W. Menifee, White, Male, Age 7, Son, Birthplace Missouri....
Lurretia Menifee, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Birthplace Missouri....
1895 Kansas Census (March 1): Battle Creek, Lincoln County, Kansas
Line: 9, Roll: v115_78
Dwelling 25, Family 26:
J. M. Menefee, Age 52, Male, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Luttie Menefee, Age 44, Female, White, Birthplace Ohio.
S. E. Menefee, Age 24, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
G. W. Menefee, Age 22, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
K. L. Menefee, Age 16, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Wm. Menefee, Age 14, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Nelly Menefee, Age 9, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
P. R. Menefee, Age 5, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
1898: Moved to Woods County, Oklahoma - engaged in farming there until 1940. (Obituary).
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Fritzlen, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: T623 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 226.
Lottie Menefee, Head, White Female, Born Apr. 1850, Age 50, Widow, # of Children 9, # of Children Still Living 6, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace North Carolina, Mother's Birthplace North Carolina, Occupation Farmer, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm 26.
Lizzie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Mar. 1871, Age 29, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
William Menefee, Son, White, Male, Mar. 1880, Age 20, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation Farm Laborer, Months Not Employed 0, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Nettie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Sept. 1885, Age 19, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Paul Menefee, Son, White, Male, Born Mar. 1891, Age 9, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Lucy married fun preacher and farmer, nine years her junior, on March 25, 1907, just two months after her divorce from James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, William "Bill" Charles Menefee married Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka),
Just weeks after her divorce from her husband James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
They did not have any children together, but she had five children from her previous marriage to James Butka.
1907: Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: W C Menefee
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1881
Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1907
Marriage Place: Woodward, Woodward, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse: Lottie Butha [sic - Butka]
Film Number: 001403038
1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Dist. 267, Alva Ward 1, Woods County, Oklahoma
Dwelling 84, Family 84
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 28, Marriage 1, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Indiana, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Lottie B. C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 27, Marriage 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Charles A. Field, Father [should be father-in-law], Male, White, Age 69, Widowed, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Unknown, Mother's Birthplace Unknown, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Own Income - None, Can Read & Write Yes.
6-5-1917: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Serial Number: 1427
Order Number: 24
Name: William Chas. Menefee
Address: Galena
County: Woods
State: Oklahoma
Age: 37
Birth Date: March 9, 1880
Race: White
U. S. Citizen: Natural Born: Yes
Occupation: Farming
Employer: Himself
Nearest Relative: Lucy Menefee, Wife - Galena, Woods, Okla.
Signature: William Charles Menefee
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Grey/Brown
Signature of Registrar: M. S. English
FHL Roll Number: 1852244
DraftBoard: 0 - Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
[Date: June 5, 1917 - card before it]
1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 1-2): South Galena, Woods County, Oklahoma - Enumerator is Lucy C. Menefee!
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 1A, ED: 211, Image: 0980
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 38, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer - General Farm, Working on Own Account O.A., Number of Farm Schedule 3, 000.
Lucy C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 46, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Iowa, Father's Place of Birth Pennsylvania, Mother's Place of Birth New York, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Bet 1920 - 1930: Divorced in OK.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 7): Dist. 1, Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Jail: [near 524-1/2 Flynn Street] - Street is jail with no dwelling number, but not listed as an inmate.
Dwelling 127, Family 168, Radio Set: [blank]
Wm. Menefee, Rent or Own - Unknown, Amount - Unknown, Head, Male White, Age 49, Divorced, Attend School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Code 66, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cooks - Restaurant, Code 609V, Worker, At Work Yesterday No, Line on Unemployment Scehdule 45, Veteran No, What War No.
1930: Moved from Woods County, OK to Arkansas City, KS. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: "[R]esident of Arkansas City for 10 years." (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: Residence: Winfield, [Cowley Co.,] KS. (Sister's Obituary except Co. presumed).
1932: Mentioned in Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary (excerpts):
"William C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans."
"She is survived by three brothers...W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans...."
15 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"DEATH CLAIMS A COUNTY PIONEER
Sarah E. Menefee Is Pneumonia Victim
Sara Elizabeth Menefee, 61 years old, passed away at 8 a. m. today at the home of her brother, Paul. R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street after a short illiness with pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church with Rev. R. G. Marin, jr., pastor officiating. Burial will be in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
She came to Woods county in 1895 and made her home near Faulkner until 1917, when she came to Alva to live with her brother.
She is survived by three brothers, Paul R. Menefee of Alva, George W. Menefee of Picher, and W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans; and two sisiters [sic], Mrs. Bert Rhodes living 18 miles south of Alva, and Mrs. Gus Berry of Winchester community.
Garrison-Maughlin funeral home is in charge of arrangements."
19 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"Sarah Elizabeth Menefee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Menefee, was born March 27, 1871 in Schuyler county, Missouri. She came to Oklahoma with her parents in 1895 and settled onn a farm near Faulkner.
From there the family moved to Alva in 1917 where she remained until her death.
She became a member of the First Christian church in early girlhood and was a loyal and faithful member.
Her parents preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters: George W. of Pitcher, Okla.; William C. of Winfield, Kans.; Paul R. of Alva; Mrs. Luie
[144 cont.]
Rhodes, Alva; Mrs. Nettie Berry, Winchester.
She had been ill with pneumonia for several days and passed away at 8 o'clock, Monday morning at the home of her brother, Paul R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church, with Rev. R. G. Martin, jr., officiating. Burial was made in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express to our many friends our appreciation of their sympathy, and kindness during the sickness and death of our sister.
George Menefee,
Mrs. Bert Rhodes
W. O. Menefee
Mrs. Gus Berry
Paul Menefee and wife."
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1936: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1936
Street address: 221 S 3d
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1936
"Menefee Wm C lab r221 S 3d"
1938: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1938
Street address: 505 S 5th
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Police
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1938
"Menefee Wm C police r505 S 5th"
Dec 1937: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Record Image No Image Text-only collection
Name: William Charles Menefee
SSN: 515-03-2260
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1881
Birth Place: Lancaster, SC, Missouri
Father: John M. Menefee
Mother: Charlotta Yates
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM CHARLES MENEFEE
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1940 U. S. Federal Census: [Can't find?]
[Not enumerated in Winfield, KS or Arkansas City, KS - should be in the latter]
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Note: My mother, R. Jean Butka, his wife's granddaughter, doesn't remember ever meeting him and she was born in 1927, but she recalls he was the love of Lucy's life (her grandmother, who spoke fondly of their time together as the happiest in her life).
She also remembers hearing that he was younger than Lucy.
Thought he was a preacher and [knew] Lucy really loved him.
She thought he must have died before then, or surely before 1930.
He does not appear with Lucy in the 1930 census when she is residing with a cousin. However, it turns out they divorced according to his 1930 Census.
Lucy claimed that William C. Menefee died in an automobile accident sometime in the 1920-1930s [1942], probably in Oklahoma and maybe in Woods County. (Family Source). Note: This may just be "Nana's" story because she didn't want to talk about anything bad like a divorce she didn't want and it helped ease any stigma.
It turned out he died of a heart attack at home 5 Mar 1942. (Obituary).
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"MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL
William Menefee's Passing Attributed To Natural Causes
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found shortly after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel. Marshall Morris, country coroner, said he had been dead several days and had died of natural causes.
Mr. Menefee had been a resident here for 10 years. He was born Mar. 9, 1881, at Kaw city, Okla., and spent most of his life at Alva. He was an auctioneer.
Heart Attack Victim?
The body was discovered by Mrs. Winnie Barker, 201 South Eight street, and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, according to police.
Apparently a victim of heart attack, Mr. Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and the coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
Last Seen Saturday
A small gas stove was burning in the quarters and there was evidence that he had slept in the bed. There was money in his pockets. Mr. Menefee was last seen Saturday night, according to Morris. Morris added that he probably died Sunday morning.
Surviving are: a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettle Whitehead, of Arkansas City. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives. The Marshall Morris Funeral Home is in charge."
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5 Mar 1942: Obituary: The Kaw City News (Kaw City, OK), Vol. XL, Thursday, Page 1, Col. 2:
"William Menefee, Early Day Resident Dies in Arkansas City
The body of William Menefee, 60 years old, was found about 4 o'clock Tuesday, February 24, in his living quarters on the third floor of the Monroe hotel in Arkansas City. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Mr. Menefee was born March 9, 1881, in this vicinity before the founding of Kaw City and had been a resident of Arkansas City for 10 years. He was an auctioneer and had spent much of his life at Alva.
Mrs. Winnie Barker and Frank Wright, manager of the hotel, found the body.
Menefee was found lying on the floor of his bedroom, apparently a victim of heart attack. He was on his left side and his arms were folded under his head. Police and coroner reasoned that he had just gotten up and started to dress when he suffered the attack.
At the time the body was found, there was a small gas stove burning in the quarters and his bed had been slept in. Money was found in his pockets. He was last seen Saturday night, and Marshall Morris, county coroner, said he probably died Sunday morning.
Survivors include a brother, Paul, of Alva; a sister, Mrs. Nattie Berry, Alva; an aunt, Mrs. Nettie Whitehead, of Arkansas City."
11 Mar 1942: Obituary: Arkansas City Daily Traveler, Kansas, Wednesday, p. 4, col. 7:
"OBITUARY"
"WILLIAM MENEFEE
William Menefee, son of John and Lottie Menefee, was born Mar 9 1881, in Schuyler County, Mo.
He went to Woods County, Okla., in 1898, where he engaged in farming until he came to Arkansas City 12 years ago. He died Feb 22, 1942, in Arkansas City.
Surviving are a brother, Paul Menefee; a sister, Mrs Nettie Berry, Alva, Okla ; an aunt, Mrs ' Nettie Whitenead, Arkansas City; and several cousins and nieces.
Funeral services were held Feb 26 at the Marshall Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. C. D. Walker of the Central Christian church officiating. Interment was in Riverview cemetery."
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William "Bill" Charles Menefee: (Nickname and Name from Family Sources).
William Charles Menefee: (WWI Draft Card - signature & SS Appl.).
William Chas. Menefee: (WWI Draft Card).
William C. Menefee: (1910/1920 Census & Sister Sarah E. Menefee's Obituary).
Wm. C. Menefee: (1936/1938 Dir.).
William Menefee: (1900 Census & Obituary [3]).
Wm. Menefee: (1895 KS/1930 Census).
W. C. Menefee: (1907 OK Marriage & Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Lancaster, S[chuyler] C[ounty], Missouri. (SS Appl.).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Schuyler Co., MO. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 Mar 1881, Kaw City, [Co.,] OK. (25 Feb 1942 Obituary).
b. 9 March 1881, in the vicinity of Kaw City before it was founded, OK. (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
b. 1881. (Headstone).
b. 9 Mar 1880. (WWI Draft Card).
b. Mar 1880. (1900 Census).
b. Abt 1880. (1895 KS Census).
b. Abt 1882. (1910/1920 Census).
b. Missouri. (1895 KS/1900/1910/1920 Census).
m. Abt 1907, OK, Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka). No issue. Divorced bef 1930 Census.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, Lottie (Butha). (OK Marriage).
d. Aft Dec 1937. (SS Appl. - Name).
d. Aft 21 Feb 1942, Saturday (last seen). (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - last seen).
d. Found - 24 Feb 1942, Tuesday, at home at Monroe Hotel, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (Obituary except Co./State presumed - also burial location).
d. 26 Feb 1942. (FAG - error - funeral services per 11 Mar 1942 & prob. date of burial).
d. 1942. (Headstone).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Sunday. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary - coroner said probable morning/day of death).
d. 22 Feb 1942, Arkansas City, [Cowley Co., KS]. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary except Co./State presumed).
COD: Heart attack. (25 Feb 1942/5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, USA.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 37.08000, Longitude: -97.05970
Headstone inscription: "W. C. MENEFEE / 1881 - 1942"
Parents: John Mallory Menefee & Charlotte "Lottie" Yates.
He was a preacher/farmer/horse trainer/auctioneer.
We have a photo of him with his prize horse, but he looks like his father-in-law, George L. Minear in that photo.
L. Aileen Butka remembers hearing he trained horses.
[Record? Birth location? But not listed with family...forgotten? (Not copied/partial transcription below)]:
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 9): Liberty, Schuyler County, Missouri
John Menifee, White, Male, Age 37, Head, Married, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Iowa....
Charlotte Menifee, White, Female, Age 29, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Indiana....
Sarah E. Menifee, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Missouri....
George W. Menifee, White, Male, Age 7, Son, Birthplace Missouri....
Lurretia Menifee, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Birthplace Missouri....
1895 Kansas Census (March 1): Battle Creek, Lincoln County, Kansas
Line: 9, Roll: v115_78
Dwelling 25, Family 26:
J. M. Menefee, Age 52, Male, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Luttie Menefee, Age 44, Female, White, Birthplace Ohio.
S. E. Menefee, Age 24, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
G. W. Menefee, Age 22, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
K. L. Menefee, Age 16, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Wm. Menefee, Age 14, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
Nelly Menefee, Age 9, Female, White, Birthplace Missouri.
P. R. Menefee, Age 5, Male, White, Birthplace Missouri.
1898: Moved to Woods County, Oklahoma - engaged in farming there until 1940. (Obituary).
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Fritzlen, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: T623 1343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 226.
Lottie Menefee, Head, White Female, Born Apr. 1850, Age 50, Widow, # of Children 9, # of Children Still Living 6, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace North Carolina, Mother's Birthplace North Carolina, Occupation Farmer, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm 26.
Lizzie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Mar. 1871, Age 29, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
William Menefee, Son, White, Male, Mar. 1880, Age 20, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation Farm Laborer, Months Not Employed 0, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Nettie Menefee, Daughter, White, Female, Born Sept. 1885, Age 19, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Paul Menefee, Son, White, Male, Born Mar. 1891, Age 9, Single, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation At School, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes.
Lucy married fun preacher and farmer, nine years her junior, on March 25, 1907, just two months after her divorce from James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
m. 25 Mar 1907, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, William "Bill" Charles Menefee married Lucy Charlotte Fields (Butka),
Just weeks after her divorce from her husband James Butka was final on January 15, 1907.
They did not have any children together, but she had five children from her previous marriage to James Butka.
1907: Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: W C Menefee
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1881
Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1907
Marriage Place: Woodward, Woodward, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse: Lottie Butha [sic - Butka]
Film Number: 001403038
1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Dist. 267, Alva Ward 1, Woods County, Oklahoma
Dwelling 84, Family 84
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 28, Marriage 1, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Indiana, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Lottie B. C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 27, Marriage 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cook - Hotel, W, At Work Yesterday No, Unemployment 0, Can Read & Write Yes.
Charles A. Field, Father [should be father-in-law], Male, White, Age 69, Widowed, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Unknown, Mother's Birthplace Unknown, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Own Income - None, Can Read & Write Yes.
6-5-1917: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Serial Number: 1427
Order Number: 24
Name: William Chas. Menefee
Address: Galena
County: Woods
State: Oklahoma
Age: 37
Birth Date: March 9, 1880
Race: White
U. S. Citizen: Natural Born: Yes
Occupation: Farming
Employer: Himself
Nearest Relative: Lucy Menefee, Wife - Galena, Woods, Okla.
Signature: William Charles Menefee
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Grey/Brown
Signature of Registrar: M. S. English
FHL Roll Number: 1852244
DraftBoard: 0 - Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
[Date: June 5, 1917 - card before it]
1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 1-2): South Galena, Woods County, Oklahoma - Enumerator is Lucy C. Menefee!
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 1A, ED: 211, Image: 0980
William C. Menefee, Head, Male, White, Age 38, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer - General Farm, Working on Own Account O.A., Number of Farm Schedule 3, 000.
Lucy C. Menefee, Wife, Female, White, Age 46, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Place of Birth Iowa, Father's Place of Birth Pennsylvania, Mother's Place of Birth New York, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Bet 1920 - 1930: Divorced in OK.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 7): Dist. 1, Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Jail: [near 524-1/2 Flynn Street] - Street is jail with no dwelling number, but not listed as an inmate.
Dwelling 127, Family 168, Radio Set: [blank]
Wm. Menefee, Rent or Own - Unknown, Amount - Unknown, Head, Male White, Age 49, Divorced, Attend School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Place of Birth Missouri, Father's Place of Birth Iowa, Mother's Place of Birth Iowa, Code 66, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Cooks - Restaurant, Code 609V, Worker, At Work Yesterday No, Line on Unemployment Scehdule 45, Veteran No, What War No.
1930: Moved from Woods County, OK to Arkansas City, KS. (11 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: "[R]esident of Arkansas City for 10 years." (5 Mar 1942 Obituary).
1932: Residence: Winfield, [Cowley Co.,] KS. (Sister's Obituary except Co. presumed).
1932: Mentioned in Sister Sarah Elizabeth Menefee's Obituary (excerpts):
"William C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans."
"She is survived by three brothers...W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans...."
15 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"DEATH CLAIMS A COUNTY PIONEER
Sarah E. Menefee Is Pneumonia Victim
Sara Elizabeth Menefee, 61 years old, passed away at 8 a. m. today at the home of her brother, Paul. R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street after a short illiness with pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church with Rev. R. G. Marin, jr., pastor officiating. Burial will be in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
She came to Woods county in 1895 and made her home near Faulkner until 1917, when she came to Alva to live with her brother.
She is survived by three brothers, Paul R. Menefee of Alva, George W. Menefee of Picher, and W. C. Menefee of Winfield, Kans; and two sisiters [sic], Mrs. Bert Rhodes living 18 miles south of Alva, and Mrs. Gus Berry of Winchester community.
Garrison-Maughlin funeral home is in charge of arrangements."
19 Feb 1932: Mentioned in Sister's Obituary:
"Sarah Elizabeth Menefee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Menefee, was born March 27, 1871 in Schuyler county, Missouri. She came to Oklahoma with her parents in 1895 and settled onn a farm near Faulkner.
From there the family moved to Alva in 1917 where she remained until her death.
She became a member of the First Christian church in early girlhood and was a loyal and faithful member.
Her parents preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters: George W. of Pitcher, Okla.; William C. of Winfield, Kans.; Paul R. of Alva; Mrs. Luie
[144 cont.]
Rhodes, Alva; Mrs. Nettie Berry, Winchester.
She had been ill with pneumonia for several days and passed away at 8 o'clock, Monday morning at the home of her brother, Paul R. Menefee, 615 Santa Fe street.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian church, with Rev. R. G. Martin, jr., officiating. Burial was made in the A. O. U. W. cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express to our many friends our appreciation of their sympathy, and kindness during the sickness and death of our sister.
George Menefee,
Mrs. Bert Rhodes
W. O. Menefee
Mrs. Gus Berry
Paul Menefee and wife."
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1936: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1936
Street address: 221 S 3d
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1936
"Menefee Wm C lab r221 S 3d"
1938: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: William C Menefee
Residence Year: 1938
Street address: 505 S 5th
Residence Place: Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Occupation: Police
Publication Title: Arkansas City, Kansas, City Directory, 1938
"Menefee Wm C police r505 S 5th"
Dec 1937: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Record Image No Image Text-only collection
Name: William Charles Menefee
SSN: 515-03-2260
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1881
Birth Place: Lancaster, SC, Missouri
Father: John M. Menefee
Mother: Charlotta Yates
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM CHARLES MENEFEE
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1940 U. S. Federal Census: [Can't find?]
[Not enumerated in Winfield, KS or Arkansas City, KS - should be in the latter]
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Note: My mother, R. Jean Butka, his wife's granddaughter, doesn't remember ever meeting him and she was born in 1927, but she recalls he was the love of Lucy's life (her grandmother, who spoke fondly of their time together as the happiest in her life).
She also remembers hearing that he was younger than Lucy.
Thought he was a preacher and [knew] Lucy really loved him.
She thought he must have died before then, or surely before 1930.
He does not appear with Lucy in the 1930 census when she is residing with a cousin. However, it turns out they divorced according to his 1930 Census.
Lucy claimed that William C. Menefee died in an automobile accident sometime in the 1920-1930s [1942], probably in Oklahoma and maybe in Woods County. (Family Source). Note: This may just be "Nana's" story because she didn't want to talk about anything bad like a divorce she didn't want and it helped ease any stigma.
It turned out he died of a heart attack at home 5 Mar 1942. (Obituary).
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