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     John L. Duncan was born circa April 1860 in Greene County, Indiana.¹

John appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of John Rogers at Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana, together with his father, Henry Duncan, and mother Manerva. He was 3 months old, born in Indiana.²

John appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his step-father John W. Griffith at Jefferson Township, Owen County, Indiana. He was 20, born in Indiana.³

John married Lizzie Cochran on 7 May 1888 in Coal City, Owen County, Indiana. Her parents were Chas Cochran of Spencer, Indiana and Louise Wines.⁴

     Lydia B. Stanley was born circa 1861 at Missouri. Although Lydia was born as a Pugh, she was identified as Lydia Stanley in the 1870 census. Her brother, his two sons and one of their wives were all identified as Stanley. It is assumed that Lydia was also identified as a Stanley. She may have been adopted after William married his mother in 1866.^1,2

Lydia appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her stepfather William Stanley in Greene County. She was 9, born in Missouri.³

     Alonzo Morton Stanley was born on 1 May 1865 at Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Although his birth name was Pugh, Alonzo is identified as a Stanley in all known records. He may have been adopted after William Stanley married his mother in 1866. To the Stanley family, he was known as Uncle Laun.^2,3

Alonzo appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his stepfather William Stanley in Greene County. He was 5, born in Indiana.⁴

Per various notes from dad, Laun's first wife was Linda who apparently died before 1890.⁵

Alonzo appeared in the census of 1880 in a house with several other laborers at Lone Oak, Bates County, Missouri. He was 19, born in Indiana.⁶

Alonzo married Nellie Bennert in 1890 Alonzo and Nellie had at least one child: Ruby Stanley (1894-1916).^7,8 Per census data and family records, Alonzo and Nellie had several children, including:
- William Roy, b. 27 Apr 1891. Wife Dorothy. In 1950, owned Wm R Stanley Realty, largest realty in KC. Died Dec 1984;
- Silas. b. 23 Aug 1896. 2nd wife Thelma. Had farm near Joplin, MO. In Carthage, MO in 1965. Died Sep 1983. Had son, Mortimer with wife Donna and children in 1978 & 1979;
- Ruby. Died before 1973;
- Rosine(?). Alive in 1965;
- Pauline. Alive in 1965; and
- Dorothy. Alive in 1965.

Alonzo was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in 1st Ward, Butler City, Mount Pleasant Township, Bates County, Missouri. He was 35, born in Indiana, and listed as a dealer in hard goods. Included in the household were his wife, Nellie, and their 4 children, William R (9,KS), Ruby C. (6,MO), Silas M. (3,MO), and Nellie R. (1,MO).⁹

Alonzo was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census in 3rd Ward, Butler City, Mount Pleasant Township, Bates County, Missouri. He was 44, born in Indiana, and listed as a salesman. Included in the household were his wife, Nellie; and 5 children; William R. (18, KS), Ruby C. (14, MO), Silas M. (13, MO), Rosine(?) (10, MO), and Pauline U. (7, MO).¹⁰

Alonzo was listed as the head of household in the 1920 Census in Neosho, Ward 1, Newton County, Missouri. He was 53, born in Indiana, and listed as a trust company agent. Included in the household were his wife, Nellie (49, MO); a son, Silas M (29, MO); and 3 daughters, Rosine (20, MO), Pauline (17, MO), and Dorothy (6, MO).¹¹

Alonzo was listed as the head of household in the 1930 Census in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. He was 64, born in Indiana, and listed as a loan agent. Included in the household were his wife, Nellie (57, MO); and 3 daughters, Rosine (30, MO), Pauline (27, MO), and Dorothy (16, MO).¹²

Alonzo was listed as the head of household in the 1940 Census in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. He was 74, born in Indiana, and listed as a real estate salesman with a home value of $3,500. Included in the household were his wife, Nellie (69, MO); 3 daughters, Rose N, (40, M)), Pauline A (37, MO), and Dorothy J (26, MO); and a grandson (Morton H Stanley (13, MO).¹³ He died of coronary sclerosis on 6 October 1945 at the McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, at age 80.^3,14 He was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Butler.³

     Nellie Bennert was born on 17 November 1870 at Butler, Bates County, Missouri.² Her parents were Jacob Bernnert and Caroline Weber who were married in Connecticut in June 1853. Jacob was born in Germany in 1819 and died in Butler, Missouri of dropsy in 1871(?). Caroline was also born in Germany in June 1834.^3,4,5

Nellie married Alonzo Morton Stanley in 1890 Alonzo and Nellie had at least one child: Ruby Stanley (1894-1916).^6,7

Nellie appeared in the census of 1900 in the household of her husband Alonzo Morton Stanley at 1st Ward, Butler City, Mount Pleasant Township, Bates County, Missouri. She was 29, born in Missouri.⁸

Nellie appeared in the census of 1910 in the household of her husband Alonzo Morton Stanley at 3rd Ward, Butler City, Mount Pleasant Township, Bates County, Missouri. She was 39, born in Missouri.⁹

Nellie appeared in the census of 1920 in the household of her husband Alonzo Morton Stanley at Neosho, Ward 1, Newton County, Missouri. She was 49, born in Missouri.¹⁰

Nellie appeared in the census of 1930 in the household of her husband Alonzo Morton Stanley at Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. She was 57, born in Missouri.¹¹

Nellie appeared in the census of 1940 in the household of her husband Alonzo Morton Stanley at Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. She was 69, born in Missouri.¹²

As of 1957, Nellie Bennert lived at 806 Grant, Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri.¹³

Nellie died of myocarditis degenerative arterio sclerosis on 4 September 1965 in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, at age 94.^14,5 She was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Butler, Bates County, Missouri.¹⁵

     Mamie Richards was born on 17 September 1878 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. Her parents were Asa H Richards and Margaret Jane Wood.¹

Mamie married Charles Thomas Vanlandingham on 3 November 1894 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.²

Mamie appeared in the census of 1900 in the household of her husbanad Charles Thomas Vanlandingham at Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois. She was 21, born in Illinois.¹

Mamie appeared in the census of 1910 in the household of her husband Charles Thomas Vanlandingham at Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. She was 30, born in Illinois.³ Mamie Richards lived in 1929 at 306 W Main, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. She is listed as the widow of Chas.⁴

     Maggie Vanlandingham was born circa 1866 in Indiana.¹

Maggie appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her father John Lafayette Vanlandingham at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 4, born in Indiana.²

Maggie appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her father John Lafayette Vanlandingham at Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 14, born in Indiana.³

     Charles Thomas Vanlandingham was born in March 1872 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.^1,2,3

Charles appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father John Lafayette Vanlandingham at Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 8, born in Indiana.⁴

Charles married Mamie Richards on 3 November 1894 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.⁵

Charles was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois. He was 28, born in Indiana, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Mamie (21, IL); a daughter, Florence (5, IL); and a son, John (1, IL).³

Charles was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census in Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. He was 37, born in Indiana, and listed as a bartender in a saloon. Included in the household were his wife, May (30, IL); a daughter, Florence (15, IL); and a son (11, IL).⁶

Charles died US City Directories, 1822-1995 (AN) lists Mayme Vanlandingham, widow of Chas, at 306 W Mian St, Danville Illinois before 1929.⁷

     Alice Vanlandingham was born circa 1879 in Indiana.¹

Alice appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her father John Lafayette Vanlandingham at Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 11 months old, born in Indiana.²

Alice married Homer Stewart on 19 September 1897 in Greene County, Indiana.³

     Homer Stewart was born in 1878?.¹

Homer married Alice Vanlandingham on 19 September 1897 in Greene County, Indiana.²