I have in my possetion a certified copy of family bible record of births from J. Elmer Blanton, a notary public for Pulaski county Missouri stating that they are authentic and listing Samuel, Honora and thier children the last listed being Earl. To my knowledge Honora died in child birth in 1902.
Information of additional children of Dillard Elkins and Sarah Henson was obtained from Anderson family records handed down from Mark and Ruth Anderson.
Entered the United States by way of Montreal from England in 1911. Traveled on H.M.S. Virginia with his mother Amy and sisters Isobel and Gladys. His father Frederick Raine came earlier-sailed from Liverpool England in the vessel Franconia and arrived in Boston MA 5 May 191. He came earleir because Gladys was born in Nov 1910, had the measels when they were scheduled to sail and the family had to stay behind.
Marine in WWI stationed in Hawaii.
Army WWI. Stationed in Waco, TX. Had pnemonia during the epidemic and was put on a screened porch of the barracks with other dead and his father was notified of his death. When his father arrived to clain the body he was elated to find that his son was alive and recouperating.
Attended college in KirksvilleMo and Quincy IL. A Farmer - also worked in hotels as houseman for 13 years.
31. Ruby Fay WALLACE
8th grade graduate. Part of 1st year in high school. Enjoyed family, home, gardening, sewing, chocheting, and geneology - also did hotel work 1949-1962.