Thomas David Nuckles was born in 1813 in
Goochland Co, VA and died 25 Jan 1889 in PR Reynolds Co, MO1 at age
76.
General Notes and Information:
Parentage not proven......
Research Notes:
Thomas appears first in the 1840 Census of Perry Co, IL. Perry is surrounded by
Bollinger, St Francois , Cape Girardeau and Madison. It borders Illinois ,
Jackson & Randolph Co
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1840 in Perry Co, MO.
Thomas Nuckles 000010-000010 pg 20
• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Reynolds Co,
MO. Dist 76 pg 404
Thomas D Nuckels, 30, VA
Founda, 38 SC
Jemima E, 9 MO
Martha J 7 MO
Ferinda 6 MO
Harriett 5 MO
Margaret A 4 MO
William T 1 MO
L D (male), 4m (9/23/1850)
• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Reynolds Co,
Jackson, MO. pg 397
Thomas Knuckles, 45 VA
Florinda 45 NC
William 11 MO
Lorenzo 10 MO
• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Shannon Co,
Moore, MO. Pg 661
David Nuccles, 57 VA
Florinda, 57 SC
• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Reynolds Co,
Jackson, MO. pg495
Thomas Knuckles, 66 VA VA GA
Florinda, 68, wife SC NC NC
Thomas married Florinda Myers2. Florinda was born in 1812 in SC and died after 1880.
General Notes and Information:
1870 Shannon Co, Moore, MO pg 661
David Nuccles age 37 b VA
Florinda age 57 b SC
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i.
David Nuckles 3 was born in 1833.
+ 3 F ii.
Jemima E Nuckles was born in 1840.
+ 4 F iii.
Martha Jane Nuckles was born in 1842.
+ 5 F iv.
Florinda Nuckles was born in 1843.
+ 6 F v.
Harriett Knuckles was born in 1844.
+ 7 F vi.
Mary A Nuckles was born in 1846 in Reynolds Co, MO.
+ 8 M vii.
William Thomas Nuckles was born in 1848 in Reynolds Co, MO.
William married Mary Jane Vick.
+ 9 M viii.
Lorenzo Dow Knuckles was born 10 Feb 1850 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO4
and died after 1920 in PR Wayne Co, MO.
Lorenzo married Easter Emeline Counts5 (d. 3 Mar 1912) in 1868 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO.
Lorenzo next married Elizabeth (Berryman)
Allison6 (d. 14 Dec 1924) 16 Nov 1912 in Wayne Co, Luper, MO.
2. David Nuckles 7 (Thomas
David1) was born in 1833.
General Notes and Information:
David appears in 1850 Census, but not 1840. Most likely a nephew and not a son
3. Jemima E Nuckles (Thomas
David1) was born in 1840.
4. Martha Jane Nuckles
(Thomas David1) was born in 1842.
5. Florinda Nuckles (Thomas
David1) was born in 1843.
6. Harriett Knuckles
(Thomas David1) was born in 1844.
7. Mary A Nuckles (Thomas
David1) was born in 1846 in Reynolds Co, MO.
8. William Thomas Nuckles
(Thomas David1) was born in 1848 in Reynolds Co, MO.
William married Mary Jane Vick.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 10 F i.
Sarah Catherine Knuckles was born 24 Apr 1869 in Reynolds Co, MO and
died 16 Nov 1952 in Reynolds Co, MO at age 83.
Sarah married Richard D Albert (d. 7 Nov 1949) 13 Jul 1888 in Reynolds Co, MO8.
9. Lorenzo Dow Knuckles
(Thomas David1) was born 10 Feb 1850 in Reynolds Co,
Ellington, MO9 and died after 1920 in PR Wayne Co, MO.
General Notes and Information:
Another DOB given is 10/10/1849
Informant on wife death cert 3/4/1912
1920 Wayne Co, Mill Spg, MO Dist 179 HH198 1/23/1920
Lorenzo D Knuckles, 67, MO VA SC, hotel keeper own home free
Elizabeth, wife, 66, MO SC IL hotel manager
Floyd E Berryman, son, 14, MO
James W Berryman, son, 46, Md, MO
Alta Berryman, dau in law, 30, md MO
Jessie S Berryman, step niece, 4y11m MO
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO Pg 618.
• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Reynolds Co,
Jackson, MO. Pg 495A
Lorenzo Knuckles 30 MO
Ester E, wife, 29 MO
Syntha E, dau 10 MO
William T 8 MO
Lorenzo Dow, 6 , son MO
John P, son, 3 MO
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO-Pg 29 (Kunckles).
• He appeared on the census in 1910 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO -Pg131 Lumber Manufacturer.
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Wayne Co, Mill Springs, MO (Knuckles).
Lorenzo married Easter Emeline Counts10 in 1868 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO, daughter of Andrew Jackson Counts Sr and Elizabeth Brawley. Easter was born 22 Sep 1851 in Shannon Co, MO,11 died 3 Mar 1912 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO11 at age 60, and was buried 4 Mar 1912 in Dogonia, MO (60-3-11).
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M32y 9/8.
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in M41y 9/7.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 11 F i.
Cynthia Elizabeth Knuckles was born 7 Jul 1870 in Reynolds Co, MO,12
died 9 Jun 1945 in Egnar, Dove Creek, CO at age 74, and was buried in Peel
Cemetery.
Cynthia married William Green Goforth13 (d. 10 May 1956) 27 Sep 1887 in Reynold Co, Ellington, MO.
+ 12 M ii.
William Thomas Knuckles was born 15 Mar 1872 in Reynolds Co, Ellington,
MO,14 died 15 Mar 1928 in Shannon Co, MO16 at age 56, and
was buried 16 Mar 1928 in Knuckles Cemetery 56Y.
William married Mary Etta Jane Martin (d. 1962) 1 Nov 1893 in Reynolds Co, MO.
+ 13 M iii.
Lorenzo Dow Knuckles II was born 12 Oct 1874 in Reynolds Co, MO17
and died 9 Oct 1958 at age 83.
Lorenzo married Sarah Ellen Parks (d. 24 Jan 1967) 14 Oct 1894 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO.
+ 14 M iv.
Johnny Knuckles 18 was born in 1875 in Reynolds Co, MO and died in 1875
in Reynolds Co, MO.
+ 15 M v.
John Pinkney Knuckles 18 was born 14 Jan 1877 in Reynolds Co, MO,19
died 1 Jan 1937 in St Louis, MO20 at age 59, and was buried 3 Jan
1937 in Corridon, MO.
John married Delphia Geneva Sanders (d. 1904) 1 Oct 1896 in Reynolds Co, MO.
John next married Anna Belle Tripp 25 Mar 1911 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO.
John next married Ruby Sanders 11 Apr 1936 in Reynolds Co, MO.
+ 16 F vi.
Florenda Caroline Knuckles 21 was born 30 Dec 1880 in Reynolds Co, MO.22
Florenda married Henry Washington Randolph (d. 21 Oct 1906) 11 Jan 1900 in Reynolds Co, MO23.
+ 17 M vii.
Jefferson Davis Knuckles 24 was born 5 May 1884 in Reynolds Co, MO,25
died 7 Feb 1959 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 74, and was buried in Peel
Cemetery.
Jefferson married Clara Catherine Ann Buffington (d. 7 Mar 1959) 23 Jan 1907 in Shannon Co, MO.
+ 18 M viii.
Sterling Price Knuckles 26 was born 13 Dec 1887 in Reynolds Co, MO,28
died 26 May 1933 in Shannon Co, Buck Eye, MO30 at age 45, and was
buried 27 May 1933 in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B. Near Broken Bit Ranch 46-5-18.
Sterling married Florence Ethel Sconce (d. 22 Mar 1982) 9 Jan 1909 in Reynolds Co, MO.
+ 19 F ix.
Lillie Esther Knuckles 31 was born 14 Apr 1890 in Reynolds Co, MO and
died 27 Nov 1912 in Reynolds Co, MO at age 22.
Lillie married Gentry Chitwood 4 Jul 1907 in Reynolds Co, MO.
Lorenzo next married Elizabeth (Berryman) Allison32 16 Nov 1912 in Wayne Co, Luper, MO, daughter of Jesse Allison and Mahala McAllister. Elizabeth was born 9 Jan 1853 in Reynolds Co, MO32 and died 14 Dec 1924 in Wayne Co, Mill Springs, MO33 at age 71.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about L D Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
10. Sarah Catherine Knuckles
(William Thomas2, Thomas David1) was born 24 Apr
1869 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 16 Nov 1952 in Reynolds Co, MO at age 83.
General Notes and Information:
Parentage needs verified found on IGI
Sarah Catherine Knuckles was born 4/24/1869 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 1
1/16/1952. She married Richard D Albert 7/13/1888 in Reynolds Co, MO. T he IGI
reecord at LDS Source Call 1621428 names her as the daughter of Wil liam
Knuckles and Mary Jane Vick. There was a child named William Thomas K nuckles
born in 1848 who was the son of William Thomas Knuckles, Sr who se family
settled in Reynolds Co, MO. Unable to find a William and Mary wi th a daughter
Sarah Catherine in the 1880 Census of Reynolds Co, MO. Richa rd and Sarah
Knuckles Albert Lived in: Webb Township, Reynolds County, Mis souri Series: T623
Microfilm: 885 Book:2 Page: 74 of the 1900 Census. Rich ard born 6/1865, MO MO
MO, Wife Sarah born 4/1870 married 12 years 5 child ren 5 living, b MO, parents
both born Kentucky. Son Burnyard, b jan 188 9, Daugher Julia b 1/1891,son Samuel
born 1/1893, son Siye? b 11/1895, a nd Daughter Carrie born 12/1897. A search in
1900 of Reynolds Co, MO turn ed up no Knuckles/ Nuckols families even though we
know they were there. P rob spelling error on indexing. Richard Albert was the
sons Of William Ril ey Albert and Esther Caroline Brawley
Sarah married Richard D Albert 13 Jul 1888 in Reynolds Co, MO34, son of William Riley Albert and Esther Caroline Brawley. Richard was born in Jun 1865 in MO MO MO and died 7 Nov 1949 in Reynolds Co, Redford, MO35 at age 84.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about R D Albert
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
must have previously married a Brown
General Notes and Information:
son of William Riley Albert and Esther Caroline Brawley
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Reynolds Co,
Webb, MO Pg74.
Children from this marriage were:
20 M i. Burnard
Albert was born in Jun 1889 in Reynolds Co, MO.
21 F ii. Julia
Albert was born in Jan 1891 in Reynolds Co, MO.
22 M iii. Samuel
Albert was born in Jan 1893 in Reynolds Co, MO.
23 M iv. Siye?
Albert was born in Nov 1895 in Reynolds Co, MO.
24 F v. Carrie
Albert was born in Dec 1897 in Reynolds Co, MO.
11. Cynthia Elizabeth
Knuckles (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was
born 7 Jul 1870 in Reynolds Co, MO,36 died 9 Jun 1945 in Egnar, Dove
Creek, CO at age 74, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
Peel Cemetery,Dove Creek, Dorlores County, Colorado GOFORTH Cynthia "Knuc kles"
1869 9 Jun 1945 "A Special Pioneer Medicine Woman & Midwife"
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M12y No Children.
Cynthia married William Green Goforth37 27 Sep 1887 in Reynold Co, Ellington, MO. William was born 12 Dec 1860 in Douglas Co, MO MO MO, died 10 May 1956 in Cortez, CO at age 95, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900 Record
Name: W. G. GOFOURTH
Spouse: CYNTHIA KNUCKLES
Marriage Date: 27 Sep 1887
County: Reynolds
State: MO
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Centhia Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Reynold Co,
Jackson, MO -Pg31- R R Laborer.
The child from this marriage was:
25 M i. William W
"Little Bill" Goforth .
William married Juanita Naomi Sutton.
12. William Thomas Knuckles
(Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born 15 Mar 1872
in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO,38 died 15 Mar 1928 in Shannon Co, MO40
at age 56, and was buried 16 Mar 1928 in Knuckles Cemetery 56Y. The cause of his
death was Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
General Notes and Information:
Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B near Broken Bit Ranch
William Knuckles 3/13/1873-10/13/1928
Never found in 1920 census, nor children found in 1930 census. (last check ed
6/2007)
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO -Pg 29 ND Father Lorenzo B 3/1873.
• He appeared on the census in 1910 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO -Pfg 131.
William married Mary Etta Jane Martin 1 Nov 1893 in Reynolds Co, MO. Mary was born in Jan 1877 in Centerville, MO, died in 1962 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 85, and was buried in 1962 in Peel Cemetery.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900 Record
Name: WILLIAM THOMAS KNUCKLES
Spouse: MARY MARTIN
Marriage Date: 1 Nov 1893
County: Reynolds
State: MO
General Notes and Information:
Informant on husband's death cert 1928 living in Owls Bend, MO
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co June 25, 1959
Mr and Mrs Bill Luna and daughters and Mr and Mrs Rex Narramore and childr en
were weekend guests of Mrs Mary Knuckles of Egnar
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M6y 3/3.
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in M16y 7/7.
• She appeared on the census 14 Apr 1930 in Dolores
Co, Dove Creek, Co -Widow.
Children from this marriage were:
26 F i. Ora Lee
Knuckles was born 7 Aug 1894 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO and died in 1915
at age 21.
General Notes and Information:
Can find no record of death in MO records under Sconce or Ora.... Clyde
remarried by 1920
Ora married Cleda A Sconce in Nov 1912 in Shannon Co, MO, son of John Sconce and Unknown. Cleda was born @ 1893.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Ora Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
General Notes and Information:
1920 Shannon Co, Buckeye, MO
Clyde Sconce, head, 27 MO AR MO
Stella A, wife, 18
Arnold L, son, 6
Lindel T, son 1y5m
n/d to Sterling P Knuckles who md his sister, Florence Sconce
27 F ii. Lula
Alice Knuckles 41 was born 25 Jan 1897 in Reynolds Co, MO,43 died
19 Nov 1935 in Reynolds Co, MO43 at age 38, and was buried 20 Nov
1935 in Knuckles Cemetery.44 The cause of her death was Tuberculosis.
Lula married Frank McCabe in 1914.
Lula next married Virgil Clinton Williams 20 Mar 1920 in Shannon Co, MO. Virgil was born 13 Sep 1891 in MO MO MO45 and died after 1935.
Marriage Notes:
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
General Notes and Information:
Son of Charles Lafayette Williams and Leona Belle Renfrow
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census 11 Apr 1930 in Shannon Co, Blair Creek, MO. -Pg3b
28 F iii. Elsie
Maud Knuckles was born 2 Mar 1899 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 2 Apr 1987 at
age 88.
Elsie married Frank Pepper Buffington 15 Apr 1916 in Reynolds Co, Dagonia, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Elsie M Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Miss Knuckles parents give consent, (no names)
29 F iv. Ida May
Knuckles was born 4 Mar 1901 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 20 Feb 1941 at age
39.
Ida married Fred George Buffington 6 Apr 1919 in Reynolds Co, Dragonia, MO. Fred was born @ 1895 in MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Ida May Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
License issued 4/1/1919
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Delores Co, Dove Creek, Co m24/18 working in sawmill.
30 F v. Blanche
Jane Knuckles was born 4 Apr 1902 in Reynolds Co, MO,46 died 17
Mar 1931 in Pima Co, Tucson, AZ46 at age 28, and was buried 19 Mar
1931 in Evergreen Cemetery. The cause of her death was TB.
General Notes and Information:
Death cert says resident of Arizona 2 years
Blanche married Clarence Sutton in 1922 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO47. Clarence was born 29 Nov 1899 in Shannon Co, MO and died in Mar 1985 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO at age 85.
General Notes and Information:
Research Notes:
Name:
SSN:
Last Residence:
Born:
Died:
State (Year) SSN issued:
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census 12 Apr 1930 in Pima
Co, Condron-Pastime, AZ.
Clarence C Satton 30 md22 MO Carpenter
Blanche Satton 27 md19 MO
Nolan Satton 7 MO
Gennevieve Satton 5 MO
Virginia Satton 3 MO
Bobbie Satton 7/12 AZ
• He had a residence 17 Mar 1931 in W 36Th St & So 9Th Ave, Tucson.
31 F vi. Annie
Esther Knuckles was born 3 Apr 1905 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 3 Aug 1979
at age 74.
Annie married Hoyt Brickey.
32 M vii. Jewel
Bryan Knuckles 48 was born 11 Apr 1908 in Reynolds Co, MO, died 20 Nov 1993
at age 85, and was buried in Dove Creek Cemetery.
Jewel married Gracie May McNeely 19 Jul 1933 in San Juan Co, Monticello, UT. Gracie was born in 1913, died in 1963 at age 50, and was buried in Dove Creek Cemetery.
Marriage Notes:
Groom Last Name: KNUCKLES
Groom First Name: Jewel (25)
Groom Residence: Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado
Bride Last Name: MCNEELY
Bride First Name: May (19)
Bride Residence: Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado
Place: Monticello, San Juan, Utah
Date: 19 Jul 1933
County of Record: San Juan
State: Utah
Volume: 2
Page: 120
Comment: Certificate # 265
General Notes and Information:
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Feb 20, 1959
Mr and Mrs Jasper McNeely attended the funerals of J D Knuckles and Cly de
Wilson in Dove Creek Friday
33 M viii. Garley
Edward Knuckles 48 was born 24 Jul 1910 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 30 May
1960 at age 49.
General Notes and Information:
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Jan 9 1956
Board of Commissioners allowed bills:
G E Knuckles, Salary..330.00
Tom Knuckles, Salary...268.80
Knuckles & Randolph Lumber 19.11
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Mar 13, 1959
Board of Commissioners allowed bills:
Garley E Knuckles, Salary..346.50
Garley married Maud Floy Bracket. Maud was born 29 Jan 1916 in Shannon Co, MO, died 5 Jul 2003 in Cortez, CO at age 87, and was buried 7 Jul 2003 in Peel Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
Cortez Journal, The Newspaper Location: Cortez, CO, US July 2003 Gravesi de
services for lifelong Egnar resident Maude Floy Huskey will be he ld at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 11, at Peel Cemetery. Jack Brewer will officiat e.A visitation is
scheduled for this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ert el Memorial Chapel.Maude
was born Jan. 29, 1916, in Shannon County, Mo ., to Roy and Lula Brackett. She
passed away Saturday, July 5, 2003, at t he Vista Grande Nursing Home at the age
of 87.Maude was married to Edwa rd Knuckles in Cortez in 1931. To this union
were born three children: Hel en, Robert and Richard. Maude and Edward shared 29
years of marriage befo re he passed away in 1960.Maude married Victor Huskey
Dec. 29, 1962, in Do ve Creek and acquired two more daughters: Doris and
Nadine.Surviving Mau de are her five children: Helen Valdez and husband, John,
of Monticello, U tah; Robert Knuckles and wife, Merna, of Dove Creek; Doris
Tavenner of Lag una Nigel, Calif.; Nadine Files and husband, Don, of Naturita,
and Richa rd Knuckles and wife, Pat, of Dove Creek; 16 grandchildren; 23
great-grand children; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Vivian Brewer of
Monti cello; and her only surviving aunt, Goldie Rose of Dove Creek.Her parent
s; her husband, Ed, and husband Vic; one sister, two brothers; one grandso n,
and one great-grandson precede her in death.Services are under the dire ction of
the Ertel Funeral Home
Peel Cemetery
Bracket, Lula18961988sp. Roy
Brackett, Roy18921954sp. Lula _____/note: VETERAN WW I
34 F ix. Sylvia
(Church) Knuckles 49 was born about 1912 in Reynolds Co, MO.
35 F x. Goldie A
Knuckles was born 9 Nov 1914 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 6 Sep 2003 in Mesa
Co, CO at age 88.
General Notes and Information:
Name: Goldie McNeely
SSN: 521-60-6369
Last Residence: 81501 Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado, United States of Am erica
Born: 9 Nov 1914
Died: 6 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1961 )
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1930 in Living At Home, Says She Is Widow And MD Age 13.
Goldie married someone
Goldie married Jasper W McNeely 31 Aug 1932 in San Juan Co, UT. Jasper was born 23 Jan 1895 and died in Apr 1969 at age 74.
Marriage Notes:
Groom Last Name:
Groom First Name:
Groom Residence:
Bride Last Name:
Bride First Name:
Bride Residence:
Place:
Date:
County of Record:
State:
Volume:
Page:
Comment:
General Notes and Information:
Name:
SSN:
Last Residence:
Born:
Died:
State (Year) SSN issued:
36 M xi. Doyle
Lyndel " Doc" Knuckles was born 2 Mar 1917 in Reynolds Co, MO, died 9 Oct
2001 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 84, and was buried 13 Oct 2001 in Peel
Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co July 23, 1959
Mr and Mrs Doyle Knuckles of Egnar were visiting her parents, the Lynn Wil son's
of Naturita and other relatives and friends last week
Cortez Journal, The Newspaper Location: Cortez, CO, US
Doyle Lyndell "Doc" Knuckles
Graveside services for Doyle Lyndell "Doc" Knuckles of Dove Creek wi ll be held
at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at Peel Cemetery. Pastor Jimmie C arter will
officiate. There will be a visitation Friday, Oct. 12, from 9 a .m. until 5 p.m.
and Saturday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ert el Memorial Chapel.Doc
was born to William Thomas and Mary Etta (Martin) K nuckles on March 2, 1917 in
Reynolds County, Mo. He passed away Tuesday, O ct. 9, 2001 at the Valley Inn
Nursing Home in Mancos. Doc was 84.On Apr il 14,1938 Doc married his sweetheart
Eva Wilson in Monticello, Utah. Toge ther they farmed and ranched in Dove Creek.
Doc was a passionate rancher w ho loved to watch his white- faced cattle. A
lover of the outdoors, He enj oyed hunting and fishing. Doc was also very fond
of reading.Surviving D oc are his wife, Eva Knuckles of Dove Creek; his
children, William Thom as (Beverly) Knuckles of Egnar; Mary (Harry) Geisinger of
Cortez; Frank ie (Arveta) Knuckles of Dove Creek; Ronny D. (Betty) Knuckles of
the Disap pointment Valley area; Patricia D. (Gary) Ives of Cortez; his
siblings, Go ldie McNeely and Sylvia Church, both of Grand Junction, Colo.; and
14 gran dchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his
parent s; his daughter, Cordia Jane Knuckles; and his grandchildren, Denny
Geisin ger and Verna D. Morgan.Memorial contributions can be made in Doc's name
w ith the Dove Creek Ambulance Fund
Doyle married Eva Wilson 14 Apr 1938 in San Juan Co, Monticello, UT. Eva was born in 1916.
Marriage Notes:
Groom Last Name: KNUCKLES
Groom First Name: Doyle Lyndell (21)
Groom Residence: Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado
Bride Last Name: WILSON
Bride First Name: Eva (18)
Bride Residence: Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado
Place: Monticello, San Juan, Utah
Date: 14 Apr 1938
County of Record: San Juan
State: Utah
Volume: 2
Page: 200
Comment: Certificate # 326
13. Lorenzo Dow Knuckles II
(Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born 12 Oct 1874
in Reynolds Co, MO50 and died 9 Oct 1958 at age 83.
General Notes and Information:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Sep 12 1918
res Reynolds Co, Redford, MO RR2
Age 44 born Oct 12 1874
farmer; Kin-Sarah Knuckles, same address
Med height, med build, brown eys, black hair
There is an IGI record of WIlliam Loranzo Dow Knuckles and Cora Lee Sutt on in
Shannon Co, MO child Lloyd Dwain B&D iun St Louis 1/21/1928 and Noy al Glenn b
1/4/1924 dued 4/5/1999 Montezuma Co, Cortez, CO. A seach of 1 930 does not show
this family, but shows this Lorenzo with his wife and ch ildren
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Shannon Co, Blair Creek, MO - Pg 171.
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Reynolds Co, Logan, MO Pg 11A.
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Reynolds Co, Logan, MO MD20/21.
Lorenzo married Sarah Ellen Parks 14 Oct 1894 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO, daughter of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tabitha Ann Vann. Sarah was born 11 Jul 1878 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 24 Jan 1967 at age 88.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900 Record
Name: L. D. KNUCKLES
Spouse: SARAH PARKS
Marriage Date: 14 Oct 1894
County: Reynolds
State: MO
General Notes and Information:
Parents and sibling of Sarah found on WFT Vol 51 Tree 2087
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M6y, 3/3.
Children from this marriage were:
37 F i. Stella
Ethel Knuckles was born 11 Jul 1894 in Reynolds Co, MO.51
Stella married Arthur Burl Fox 18 Dec 1913 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Ethel Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
38 M ii. Roy
Leslie Knuckles was born 3 May 1897 in Reynolds Co, MO52 and died
13 Feb 1956 at age 58.
General Notes and Information:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
June 5 1917res Reynolds Co, Redford, MO
Age 21 born May 3 1897 Dagonia, MO
Self employed; Kin- L D Knuckles, same address
Med height, med build, grey eyes, black hair
Unable to locate in 1930 Census
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Reynolds, CO, Logan, MO Pg10a.
Roy married Estelle53 between 1918 and 1920 in Reynolds Co, MO. Estelle was born in 1900 in MO.
Roy next married Laura Ethel Pogue 5 Oct 1917 in Reynolds Co, MO, daughter of James Pogue and Sarah Flowers. Laura was born 1 Jan 1901 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 8 Mar 1989 in St Francois Co, MO at age 88.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Ray Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date: License
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Roy Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Father and mother of Roy present and give consent (no names)
General Notes and Information:
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Wed. March 8, 1989
LAURA (POGUE) REID Laura Ethel Reid, 88, of Bismarck died March 6 at Spani sh
Lake Nursing Center in Florissant. She was born Jan. 1, 1901 in Reynol ds County
to the late James Pogue and Sarah Flowers Pogue. She was preced ed in death by
her first husband: Roy Knuckles; her second husband: Augu st Wehmeyer; her third
husband: John L. Reid; one son: Eugene Knuckles; o ne brother: Tom Pogue; one
sister: Ada Mortan.Mrs. Reid is survived by o ne daughter: Bernice (Mrs. John)
Rakonick of Florissant; two brothers: R ay Pogue of Bismarck, Bill Pogue; one
sister: Pearl Thurman of Desloge; s ix grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.Frien ds may visit after 6 p.m. today at the Caldwell
Funeral Home in Bismarc k. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the
Caldwell Chap el in Bismarck with Rev. Leach of the Assembly of God Church
officiatin g. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Bismarck.
39 M iii. Cephus
Leonard Knuckles 54 was born 4 Apr 1899 in Reynolds Co, MO,55
died 20 May 1964 at age 65, and was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Sept 12 1918
Res 27 Reynolds Co Redford MO
Age 19 born April 4 1899
Farmer, ; kin-Eda Ellen Knuckles, same address
Med height, med build, blue eyes, black hair
signed Cefus Lenard Knuckles
REYNOLDS COUNTY COURIER, Ellington, Reynolds Co. MO, "Looking Back" colum n,
Thurs. May 21, 1987, page 2 From the Files of the Reynolds County Couri er
25 Years Ago - May 24, 1962
Cefus Leonard Knuckles, son of Lorenzie and Sarah Knuckles, was born in Reynolds
County on April 4, 1899, and departed this life on May 20, 19 62 at the age of
63 years. In 1918 he was united in marriage to Ida Funk of Annapolis. To this
union four children were born, Leonard of Trenton, Fla., and Essie Radford of
Imperial, and Phillip Dale and Phillis Gail who died in infancy. His wife
preceded him in death. In 1954 he was united in marriage to Pearl Hilliard who
survives.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census 13 Jan 1920 in Reynolds Co, Logan, MO.
• He appeared on the census in Apr 1930 in Reynolds Co, Logan, MO MD 18/19.
Cephus married Ida Ellen Funk 5 Jul 1918 in Reynolds Co, MO56, daughter of William Funk and Cynthia Pennington. Ida was born 29 Nov 1898 in Annapolis, MO,57 died 29 Sep 1951 in Reynolds Co, Lesterville, MO57 at age 52, and was buried 2 Oct 1951 in Annapolis, MO. The cause of her death was Crushed skull, automobile accident.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Cefers Knuckles
Name:
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Spouse Name:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Cefus Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Father's Name:
General Notes and Information:
d/o William Funk and Cinthia Pennington
Noted events in her life were:
• Her Social Security Number was 493-28-1476 Issued MO.
Cephus next married Pearl Hilliard in 1953 in Gilchrist Co, FL.
Marriage Notes:
Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
about C. L. Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
County of Marriage:
Volume:
Certificate:
Source:
Name:
Marriage Date:
County of Marriage:
40 F iv. Esther L
Knuckles 58 was born in 1902 in Reynolds Co, MO.
Esther married Ralph Reyborn 17 Jan 1918 in Reynold Co, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Esther Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Parents of both give written consent. (no nmaes, no sigs)
General Notes and Information:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Esther Knuckles
Name:
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Esther next married George Bazell Funk, son of William Funk and Cynthia Pennington.
41 M v. John
Raymond Knuckles was born in 1909 in Reynolds Co, MO.
General Notes and Information:
May have also married Ruby Sanders 4/11/1936 Reynolds Co, MO
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Reynolds Co, Logan, MO MD 18/21.
John married Della Fox 15 Jan 1929 in Reynolds Co, MO. Della was born in 1907 in MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about J R Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
L D Knuckles appeared in person to give consent for son
John next married Ethel Katie Tyree 22 Jan 1967 in Iron Co, Ironton, MO. Ethel was born in 1909.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Johnnie Raymond Knuckles
Name:
Age:
Birth Date:
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Spouse Name:
Spouse Age:
Spouse Birth Date:
42 F vi. Telsie
Knuckles was born in 1913 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO.
Telsie married Glen Bowles 8 Feb 1930 in Reynold Co, Centerville, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Telsie Knuckles
Name:
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Spouse Name:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Telsie Knuckles
Name:
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14. Johnny Knuckles
58 (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born in 1875
in Reynolds Co, MO and died in 1875 in Reynolds Co, MO.
15. John Pinkney Knuckles
59 (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born 14 Jan
1877 in Reynolds Co, MO,60 died 1 Jan 1937 in St Louis, MO61
at age 59, and was buried 3 Jan 1937 in Corridon, MO. The cause of his death was
Stomach Cancer.
Burial Notes:
59-11-17
General Notes and Information:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Sept 12 1918
Res Shannon Co, Gang? MO
Age 41 born Jan 4 1877
Farmer; Kin-Anna Bell Knuckles, same address
5'4" med build, ? eys, black hair
Noted events in his life were:
• He was employed in Carpenter.
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Shannon Co, Blair Creek, MO. (Indexed Huckler)
• He appeared on the census in 1910 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO. -Pg131 Living Wqith Parents, Widdow.
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Shannon Co, Blair Creek, MO. (J P Knuckle)
• He appeared on the census 25 Apr 1930 in St Louis Co, St Louis, MO. MD 19/28
• He had a residence in 1936 in St Louis Co, St Louis, MO. 1016 Dillon St , St Louis
John married Delphia Geneva Sanders 1 Oct 1896 in Reynolds Co, MO. Delphia was born in 1881, died in 1904 in Reynolds Co, MO at age 23, and was buried in Knuckles Cemetery.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900 Record
Name: J. P. KNUCKLES
Spouse: DELPHIA A. SANDERS
Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1896
County: Reynolds
State: MO
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about J P Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
General Notes and Information:
Prob dau of Sampson and Delphia Sanders
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900. Age 18 M4y 2/1
Delphia A
Children from this marriage were:
43 M i. Robert
Knuckles 62 was born in 1896 in Reynolds Co, MO, died in 1900 in Shannon Co,
Blair Creek, MO at age 4, and was buried in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B Near Broken
Bit Ranch (No Dates).
44 F ii. Stella
Ray Knuckles was born 30 Apr 1900 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 20 Mar 1991 at
age 90.
Stella married Alva Holly Tripp 21 Jan 1917 in Reynolds Co, MO. Alva was born 17 Mar 1894 and died in Aug 1966 at age 72.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Stella Ray Knuckles
Name:
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Spouse Name:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Stella Ray Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
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Father's Name:
General Notes and Information:
Name: Alva Tripp
SSN: 493-09-1635
Last Residence: 63663 Pilot Knob, Iron, Missouri, United States of Ameri ca
Born: 17 Mar 1894
Died: Aug 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 )
45 M iii. William
Lorenzo Dow Knuckles 63 was born 1 Jun 1902 in Reynolds Co, MO, died in Jun
1978 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 76, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
1930 Pima Co, Condron Passstime, AZ
William Knuckles, 28 MO MO MO, laborer, moving company, own home $1 000,md age18
Lee, wife, 28, md age 17, MO MO MO
Glenn, son, 6, MO
There is an IGI record of WIlliam Loranzo Dow Knuckles and Cora Lee Sutt on in
Shannon Co, MO child Lloyd Dwain B&D iun St Louis 1/21/1928 and Noy al Glenn b
1/4/1924 dued 4/5/1999 Montezuma Co, Cortez, CO. A seach of 1 930 does not show
this family, but shows this Lorenzo with his wife and ch ildren
Name: Wm Knuckles
SSN: 490-01-0649
Last Residence: 84532 Moab, Grand, Utah, United States of America
Born: 1 Jun 1902
Died: Jun 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 )
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Pima Co, Condron Passtime, AZ.
William married Cora Lee Sutton. Cora was born in 1901, died in 1984 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 83, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
John next married Anna Belle Tripp 25 Mar
1911 in Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO. Anna was born in 1882 in MO.
Children from this marriage were:
46 F i. Hazel Alta
Knuckles was born 2 Jul 1915 in Reynolds Co, MO, died 2 Sep 2004 in Mesa, AZ
at age 89, and was buried 7 Sep 2004.
General Notes and Information:
East Valley & Scottsdale Tribune - (Sep/6/2004)
Hazel Alta Lawther, 92, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on September 2, 200 4. She
was born July 2, 1912 in Springfield, Missouri to Anna Belle Tri pp and John
Pinkney Knuckles. Hazel grew up in St. Louis where she met a nd married Thomas
Edward Bryant. Hazel and Ed had two children, Sheryl How ell and Linda
Lewis-O'Toole. Hazel worked in many capacities during her li fe. She worked for
the U.S. Government and served as the Delores County Tr easurer for several
years. Hazel was widowed in 1962 and in June, 1970, ma rried her best friend and
companion, Robert E. Lawther. Hazel is surviv ed by her husband of 34 years,
Robert E. Lawther, daughters Sheryl Howel l, Linda Lewis-O'Toole, Betty Brown,
Judy Lish and sister Earlene Harri s. Hazel and Robert have 18 grandchildren and
29 great-grandchildren. Haz el and Robert served a mission for the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-d ay Saints in the London, England Temple. She enjoyed
expressing her artist ic abilities by painting beautiful portraits, and most
importantly, lov ed spending quality time with her family and loved ones. Hazel
was a compa ssionate woman who lived her life serving God, and although she is
gone fr om our sight, will never be forgotten. All that we are or can be we o we
to our mom. Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2004, from 5:00-7: 00 PM at
Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral servi ces will be
Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 10:00 AM at the Fraser Ward, 9 33 E. Brown Road,
Mesa, with visitation also one hour prior to the servi ce at the church. Sign
the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com Publish ed in the East Valley Tribune on
9/5/2004.
Hazel married Thomas Edward Bryant. Thomas died in 1962.
Hazel next married Robert E Lawther in Jun 1970.
47 F ii. Earline
Knuckles was born in 1914 in Reynolds Co, MO.
General Notes and Information:
Living 2004
Earline married Thomas W Harris 15 Jun 1939 in Reynolds Co, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Earlene Knuckles
Name:
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48 F iii. Ruby
June Knuckles was born 26 Jun 1918 in Shannon Co, MO.64
John next married Ruby Sanders 11 Apr 1936 in Reynolds Co, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Johnnie Knuckles
Name:
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16. Florenda Caroline
Knuckles 65 (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1)
was born 30 Dec 1880 in Reynolds Co, MO.66
Florenda married Henry Washington Randolph 11 Jan 1900 in Reynolds Co, MO67. Henry was born 25 Sep 1877 in Reynolds Co, Carridon, MO and died 21 Oct 1906 at age 29.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Caroline Knuckles
Name:
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Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage License: 25 Dec 1899, Reynolds Co, MO.
General Notes and Information:
Parents John Randolph and Sarah Weems
Children from this marriage were:
49 F i. Della P
Randolph was born in 1901.
General Notes and Information:
Living with grandparents in 1910
50 M ii. Ralph R
Randolph was born in 1902 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO.
General Notes and Information:
Living with grandparents in 1910
17. Jefferson Davis Knuckles
68 (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born 5 May
1884 in Reynolds Co, MO,69 died 7 Feb 1959 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek,
CO at age 74, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
1910 Census in household
Sarah B Salkeld, MIL, 38, widow, 4/4
Frank P Buffington, BIL age 14
Fred g Buffington BIL age 14
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Sept 12 1918
Res RFD 2 Reynolds Co, Ellington, MO
Age 34 born May 5 1884
farmer; Kin-Clara Knuckles, same address
Med height, med build, brown eyes, dark hair
1920 Census household Belle Salkeld, MIL, widow and Catherine A Galbrait h,
MIL's mother 83, wd, and Amy, SIL, 11
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co April 20, 1956
A wedding reception was held at the J D Knuckles home Saturday for Mr a nd Mrs
Frank Folk. Mr and Mrs J D Knuckles are Mrs Folks grandparents.
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Feb 13, 1959
Mr and Mrs Raymond Sego and Mr and Mrs Roy Brown left this morning (Frida y) for
Dove Creek where they will attend the funeral of Mrs Sego's broth er Clyde
Wilson and Jefferson Day Knuckles. Both men were killed in a c ar accident
earlier this week. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Knuckles are in critic al condition. Both
couples have many friends and relatives in the Nucla a nd Naturita area.
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Feb 20, 1959
Mr and Mrs Jasper McNeely attended the funerals of J D Knuckles and Cly de
Wilson in Dove Creek Friday
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census 14 May 1910 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO -Pg 131.
• He appeared on the census in Jan 1920 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO-Pg 5 (Day Knuckles).
• He appeared on the census in Apr 1930 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, Co MD 23/15.
Jefferson married Clara Catherine Ann Buffington 23 Jan 1907 in Shannon Co, MO. Clara was born in 1891, died 7 Mar 1959 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 68, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Jefferson D Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
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Marriage County:
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General Notes and Information:
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co March 6, 1959- Naturita Newsnotes
Mr and Mrs Paul Williams of Naturita and Mrs Raymond Sego of Nucla and chi ldren
went to Dove Creek to attend the funeral of Mrs Clara Knuckles who d ied from
injuries suffered in a car accident last month. The accident al so cost the
lives of her husband Jefferson Day Knuckles and son in law Cly de Wilson. The
two families also visited with the Doyle Nichols family whi le there.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in M3y Age 18,
1/1.
Children from this marriage were:
51 M i. William
Thomas "Tom" Knuckles was born 17 Jul 1908 in Reynolds Co, MO,70
died 17 May 1976 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 67, and was buried in Peel
Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Jan 9 1956
Board of Commissioners allowed bills:
G E Knuckles, Salary..330.00
Tom Knuckles, Salary...268.80
Knuckles & Randolph Lumber 19.11
William married Tina Elva "Tiny" Sutherland 31 Aug 1931 in San Juan Co, Monticello, UT. Tina was born 30 Mar 1911, died 20 May 1991 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO at age 80, and was buried 22 May 1991 in Peel Cemetery.
Marriage Notes:
Groom Last Name: KNUCKLES
Groom First Name: Tom (23)
Groom Residence: Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado
Bride Last Name: SUTHERLAND
Bride First Name: Tina (20)
Bride Residence: Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado
Place: Monticello, San Juan, Utah
Date: 31 Aug 1931
County of Record: San Juan
State: Utah
Volume: 2
Page: 84
Comment: Certificate # 194
52 F ii. Imogene
Easter Knuckles was born 21 Aug 1910 in Shannon Co, Gang, MO, died 5 Oct
1999 in Montezuma Co, Cortez, CO at age 89, and was buried 9 Oct 1999 in Peel
Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
Cortez Journal, The Newspaper Location: Cortez, CO, US
Graveside services for Imo E. Lowe, a longtime resident of this area, wi ll be
held Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 at the Peel Cemetery beginning at 11 a. m. James
Sanders will officiate. Mrs. Lowe passed away at the Vista Gran de Nursing Home
on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at the age of 89. She was born t he second child of
Jefferson Davis Knuckles and Clara Catherine Ann (Buffi ngton) Knuckles on Aug.
21, 1910, in Ellington, Mo.Imo married James Geor ge Lowe in Waterloo, Ill., on
Nov. 11, 1933. From this union two childre n, James and Susan, were born.Imo and
Jim moved to Cortez in 1946 to he lp Imo's parents run the Navajo Campground.
They later moved to Dove Cre ek where they owned and operated the Frontier Bar
and Restaurant. 1955 fou nd the Lowes moving to Dolores to run the Dolores
Hogan, now known as t he Rio Grande Southern Bed and Breakfast. Imo and Jim
accepted the positi on of Jailer and Matron for the Cortez City Jail in 1961,
remaining at th is job for 15 years. After that time, Imo also worked at the
Cortez Addict ions Recovery Unit and at the Goldtop Pool Hall.Imo is remembered
as a lov ing, happy and caring person. She could always laugh even in the mid st
of trying times. Her family and friends were the joy of her life. On De c. 1,
1954, Imo, her mother, and six of Imo's sisters all joined the Ord er of Eastern
Star. This was a momentous occasion for them all.Preceding I mo in death were
here husband, James Lowe, in August, 1995; her daughte r, Susan Axtell; her
parents; and her grandson, Steven Axtell.She is survi ved by her son, James C.
Cooper, of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, C ooper, Kim, Kristy, Marty, and
Misty, and seven great-grandchildren; by h er sisters, Maude Evans and Bertha
Brewer, both of the Cortez area, Lou ie Randolph, Irene Randolph, Ruth Saunders,
and Maxine Sanders, all of t he Dove Creek, Egnar area; and numerous nieces and
nephews.Ertel Funeral H ome will be in charge of the services.
Imogene married James George Lowe 18 Nov 1933 in Monore Co, Waterloo, IL. James died in Aug 1995.
53 F iii. Nicie
Alice Knuckles 71 was born 13 Aug 1912 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 31 May
1997 in Montezuma Co, Cortez, CO at age 84.
Nicie married Cyrel Clyde Wilson 5 Apr 1930 in St Louis, MO, son of Riley Lanoah Wilson and Corelia Mariah Johnson. Cyrel was born 6 Jun 1907 and died 7 Feb 1959 in Santa Rosa, NM at age 51.
General Notes and Information:
CYREL WILSON 06 Jun 1907 Feb 1959 (not specified) (none specified) 524-01 -8503
Colorado
54 F iv. Maude
Knuckles was born in Reynolds Co, MO.
Maude married Willard Southerland 9 Feb 1929 in Reynolds Co, Dagonia, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Maude Knuckles
Name:
Marriage License Date:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Maude Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
Mr John Southerland, father, gives consent
Mr and Mrs J D Knuckles give consent for bride
55 F v. Bertha
Knuckles was born in Jun 1916 in Reynolds Co, MO.72
Bertha married Melvin Brewer 13 Apr 1932 in San Juan Co, UT. Melvin was born in 1913.
Marriage Notes:
Groom Last Name:
Groom First Name:
Groom Residence:
Bride Last Name:
Bride First Name:
Bride Residence:
Place:
Date:
County of Record:
State:
Volume:
Page:
Comment:
56 F vi. Louisa
"Granny Lou" (Randolph) Knuckles was born 2 Jun 1918 in Reynolds Co,
Ellington, MO,73 died 12 Jul 2003 in Montezuma Co, Cortez, CO at age
85, and was buried 17 Jul 2003 in Peel Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
Cortez Journal, The Newspaper Location: Cortez, CO, US
Louie Randolph, known as "Granny Lou" to her family and friends, passed aw ay at
Southwest Memorial Hospital Saturday, July 12, 2003. She was 85.Grav eside
services will be held at 10 a.m. today, July 17, at Peel Cemeter y. A visitation
was held yesterday at the Four Corners Funeral Chapel.S he was born June 2,
1918, in Ellington, Mo., to J.D. and Clara (Buffingto n) Knuckles.Her quilting
and cooking will be remembered by anyone who ev er knew Granny Lou.Louie
Randolph is survived by her son, Tommy Randolph a nd wife, Rolayanne, of Dove
Creek; grandsons: Rod Thompson and wife, Bonni e, and Noland Randolph, all of
Dove Creek; four great-grandchildren; thr ee sisters: Berthie Brewer of Arriola;
Irene Randolph of Dove Creek, and R uth Saunders of Cahone.She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husba nd, Arnold; a daughter, Glenda Thompson; four
sisters; one brother, and o ne infant brother.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Alternative Society of Farmingto n.
57 M vii. Edward G
Knuckles was born in 1920 in Reynolds Co, MO, died in 1960 in Dove Creek, CO
at age 40, and was buried in 1960 in Peel Cemetery.
General Notes and Information:
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co Feb 27, 1959
Mr and Mrs Glenn Buffington and family were visitors at the Ed Knuckles ho me
Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Buffington and Glenda were visitors Saturday at the hom es of
Pete Neely , Ed Knuckles and Arnold Randolph. They were dinner gues ts at the
home of Homer Vingar
San Miguel Basin Forum, Nucla, Co June 25, 1959
The Paul Williams family were in Egnat Saturday evening visiting Ed Knuckl es
58 F viii. Ruth
Alberta Knuckles was born in Reynolds Co, MO.
Ruth married Walter Edwin Saunders in San Juan Co, Monticello, UT.
Marriage Notes:
room Last Name:
Groom First Name:
Groom Residence:
Bride Last Name:
Bride First Name:
Bride Residence:
Place:
Date:
County of Record:
State:
Volume:
Page:
Comment:
59 F ix. Cora M
Knuckles was born in Reynolds Co, MO.
60 M x. John
Milton Knuckles was born 14 May 1931 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO, died 12
Sep 1931 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
61 M xi. Cordia J
Knuckles was born 14 Mar 1939 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO, died 14 Mar
1939 in Dolores Co, Dove Creek, CO, and was buried in Peel Cemetery.
18. Sterling Price Knuckles
74 (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born 13 Dec
1887 in Reynolds Co, MO,76 died 26 May 1933 in Shannon Co, Buck Eye,
MO78 at age 45, and was buried 27 May 1933 in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy
B. Near Broken Bit Ranch 46-5-18. The cause of his death was Fractured skull and
chest wounds caused by falling tree.
General Notes and Information:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Jun 5 1917
Res Shawnee? MO
age 26 born Dec 13 1887 Dagonia, MO
Farmer, married, wife and 4 children
Med height, med build, grey eyes, dark hair
1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Sterting R Knuckles
[Sterling P Kranker]
Age: 32 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Home in 1920: Buckeye, Shannon, Missouri
Home owned: Own
Sex: Male
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Image: 1002
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Shannon Co, Buckeye, MO.
• He appeared on the census in Apr 1930 in Shannon Co, Bowlan, MO MD22/18.
Sterling married Florence Ethel Sconce 9 Jan 1909 in Reynolds Co, MO, daughter of John Sconce and Unknown. Florence was born 4 Nov 1890 in MO, died 22 Mar 1982 in Jefferson Co, MO at age 91, and was buried in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B Near Broken Bit Ranch.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about S P Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
General Notes and Information:
Name: Florence Knuckles
SSN: 489-56-7278
Last Residence: 63010 Arnold, Jefferson, Missouri, United States of Ameri ca
Born: 4 Nov 1890
Died: Mar 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (1965-1966 )
Children from this marriage were:
62 M i. Wilbur Ray
Knuckles was born 6 Oct 1909 in Reynolds Co, MO, died 12 Jul 1980 at age 70,
and was buried in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B Near Broken Bit Ranch.
Wilbur married Thelma Tripp.
63 M ii. Walter
Dow Knuckles was born 28 Jun 1911 in Reynolds Co, MO, died 10 Feb 1957 in
Reynolds Co, MO at age 45, and was buried in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B. Near
Broken Bit Ranch.
Walter married Olive Wilson 25 Apr 1936 in Shannon Co, MO. Olive was born 24 Apr 1915, died 11 May 1986 at age 71, and was buried in Knuckles Cemetery Hwy B. Near Broken Bit Ranch.
64 M iii. John
Alvin Knuckles 79 was born 12 Mar 1913 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO,80
died 5 Jul 1914 in Reynolds Co, Jackson, MO80 at age 1, and was
buried 5 Jul 1914 in Knuckles Cemetery.
65 F iv. Pauline
Knuckles 81 was born Shannon Co, MO.
66 F v. Wilma
Knuckles 82 was born 6 in Shannon Co, MO.83
67 M vi. Milo
Price Knuckles was born 2 Aug 1918 in Shannon Co, MO, died 23 Nov 1998 at
age 80, and was buried 27 Nov 1998 in Bethany Chapel Cemetery, Shannon Co, MO.
Milo married Hazel 8 Apr 195984.
68 F vii. Bernice
Knuckles 85 was born in Shannon Co, Buckeye, MO.
69 F viii.
Genevieve Knuckles 86 was born in Shannon Co, Buckeye, MO.
70 F ix. Virginia
Knuckles 87 was born in Shannon Co, MO.
71 M x. Donald
Knuckles was born in Shannon Co, MO.88
General Notes and Information:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name: Donald Knuckles
Birth Year: 1926
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Missouri
State: Missouri
County or City: Shannon
Enlistment Date: 24 Oct 1945
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Corporal
Term of Enlistment: One year enlistment
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, a nd
Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted m an who
had been transferred to the ERC
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 27
Weight: 360
72 M xi. Marvin
Knuckles was born in Aug 1928.89
19. Lillie Esther Knuckles
90 (Lorenzo Dow2, Thomas David1) was born 14 Apr
1890 in Reynolds Co, MO and died 27 Nov 1912 in Reynolds Co, MO at age 22.
Lillie married Gentry Chitwood 4 Jul 1907 in Reynolds Co, MO. Gentry was born in 1882 in Reynolds Co, MO.
Marriage Notes:
Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Lillie Knuckles
Name:
Marriage Date:
Marriage Location:
Marriage County:
Spouse Name:
General Notes and Information:
Father: Seth Chitwood b. Jan 1856 in Missouri
Mother: Sarah Fanny Rutter b. 6 Sep 1850 in Wisconsin