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     Lulu May Clark was born on 10 April 1884 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri.¹

Lula appeared in the census of 1900 in the household of her father Sylvester Rush Clark at Valley Township, Reno County, Kansas. She was 16.²

Lulu married Archie Alivenon Bottoms circa 1902.³

Lulu (identified as Beulah in the census) appeared in the census of 1910 in the household of her husband Archie Alivenon Bottoms at Burrton, Harvey County, Kansas. She was 26, born in Missouri.⁴

Lulu appeared in the Kansas Census of 1915 in the household of her husband Archie Alivenon Bottoms in Burrton, Harvey County. She was 29, born in Missouri.⁵

Lulu appeared in the census of 1920 in the household of her husband Archie Alivenon Bottoms at Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas. She was 35, born in Missouri..⁶

(Insert first name) appeared in the Kansas Census of 1925 in the household of her XXXX Archie Alivenon Bottoms in Burrton Township, Harvey County.⁷

Lulu appeared in the census of 1930 in the household of her husband Archie Alivenon Bottoms at Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas. She was 45, born in Missouri; .⁸

Lulu was listed as the head of household in the 1940 Census in Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas. She was 55, born in Missouri. She was living alone at the time of the census.⁹

Lulu died on 10 February 1954 in Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas, at age 69.^10,11 She was buried in the Burrton Cemetery at Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas.¹²

     Henry Howard Slayton was born on 22 August 1867 at Iowa Falls, Hardin Township, Hardin County, Iowa.^1,2

Henry appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father Charles F. Slayton in Eldora, Iowa.³

Henry appeared in the Iowa Census of 1885 in the household of his father Charles Franklin Slayton in Ackley, Hardin County. He was 17, born in Iowa.⁴

Henry moved to Des Moines, Iowa with his father and mother on 19 June 1885.⁵

Henry married Mabel Daisy Kinney on 1 May 1890 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. He was 23 and listed as a lith engraver. They were married by J B Vawler(?), Min(ister).^6,7 Henry and Mabel were married by Rev. J. B. Slawter at the Kinney residence at 1339 25th St., Des Moines. Mabel was given away by her father, George Washington Kinney. A newspaper account reads:

"It is with a great deal of pleasure that the Advocate chronicles the union of this worthy young couple. Wedding compliments are too often empty honors bestowed for effect, but we can truly say that no young people in this community where Henry and Mabel have lived for years, have more of the respect and esteem of those that know them than they have. They will make their home, at least for the present with the groom's father and mother on 28th Street where they will be at home to their friends after May 20."⁵

Henry Howard Slayton of Iowa Falls, Iowa was listed as the father of Earle Leland Slayton on a delayed birth certificate on 6 March 1944.^8,9

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1895 Iowa State Census in Des Moines, Polk County. He was 27, born in Iowa.¹⁰

Henry worked as lithographer and engraver in Des Moines. In 1899, he was Superintendent of the University Place Sunday School.^11,12

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in 1st Ward, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. He was 32, born in Iowa, and listed as a lithographer. Included in the household were his wife, Mable; sons Earle L. and Wendle N; and daughter Marie. Also in the household was his wife's brother, George Kinney.¹³

Henry moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1902. They settled at 6053 Woodlawn Ave., just south of the University. Henry worked at the American Banknote Company, 118-132 East 20th St. (later R. R. Donnelly?). Bob Slayton's notes say he also worked for the Goes Lithographic Co. and later for Western Banknote and Engraving..¹⁴

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census in 7th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was 42, born in Iowa, and listed as a lithographer. Included in the household were his wife, Mabel; sons Earle L. and Wendel N; and daughter Lois M..¹⁵

On 4 May 1918, Henry received a certificate from the Seventh Federal Reserve District recognizing his help in distributing the third Liberty Loan.¹⁴

As of 12 September 1918, Henry Howard Slayton lived at 6053 Woodlawn, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹⁶

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1920 Census in Chicago Ward 7, Cook County, Illinois. He was 51, born in Iowa, and listed as a lithographer for bank notes. Included in the household were his wife, Mabel D (49,IA), two sons, Earl (27,IA) and Wendel (21, IA); and a daughter, Lois Marie (25,IA).¹⁷

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1930 Census in Chicago, Ward 7, Cook County, Illinois. He was 61, born in Iowa, and listed as a foreman in a lithographing concern. Included in the household was his wife, Mabel (59, IA.)¹⁸ He died on 3 August 1936 at the Stanley Cottage at Chikaming Township, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 68.^19,2,20 He was buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^21,2

      Stephen was born on 29 December 1848 in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio.^1,2

Stephen appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of his father Charles Franklin Slayton at Willoughby District 85, Lake County, Ohio. He was 1, born in Ohio.³

Stephen appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of his grandfather Charles Slayton at Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. He was 11, born in Ohio.⁴
About 1868, Stephen was in one of the first classes to graduate from the Iowa Falls High School.⁵ He moved from Iowa Falls to Eldora, Eldora Twp., Hardin County, Iowa in November 1872.⁵
Stephen married Ida May Taylor on 30 December 1872 in Eldora, Iowa. Stephen and Ida May had at least five children, including;
- Nellie Amelia Slayton born 28 Dec 1873 at Eldora, IA, married Clarence Ray Aurner 2 July 1896, and died 15 July 1961 in Silver Springs, MD;
- Elmer Sylvanus Slayton born 5 May 1876 in Eldora, IA. and died 20 May 1926 in Des Moines (Bob Slayton says he died in Newburgh, IN). Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines. Was a jeweler and watch repairer;
- Myrtle May Slayton born 5 Dec 1877 at Eldora, married Daniel Walker Morehouse (astronomer, discoverer of Morehouse Comet, and later President of Drake University) 9 June 1903, and died 1 August 1964 in Des Moines. She is buried at Drake University Observatory;
- Mildred Ann Slayton born 19 April 1888 and died 21 June 1890 both in Des Moines. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines;
- Frances Genevieve Slayton born 13 Oct 1895 in Des Moines, married Lyle G. Soule 23 June 1921, and died 26 Jan 1984 in Lee's Summit, Mo..
Per letter from Myrtle Morehouse Slayton on 2 August 1957, Stephen lived in Eldora for a few years (following marriage?) and was a salesman for Singer Sewing Machine Co. He moved to Ackley, Iowa where he ran a restaurant until May 1885 when he moved to Des Moines. There he established a small general store in University Place; afterward he became manager of the University Bookstore.

Stephen was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Ackley, Etna Township, Hardin County, Iowa. He was 31, born in Ohio, and listed as a sewing machine agent. Included in the household were his wife Ida (23 OH); his daughters Nellie A. (6 IA) and Mertie May (3 IA); and his son Elmer (4 IA).⁶

Stephen was listed as the head of household in the 1885 Iowa State Census in Ackley, Hardin County. He was 36, born in Ohio, and listed as a restaurant owner(?). Included in the household were his wife, Ida (28, OH); two daughter, Nellie (11, IA) and Myrtie (7, IA); and a son, Elmer (8, IA); together with several apparent boarders.⁷
Stephen and his wife were charter members of the University Church of Christ which was organized on 24 June 1888. He was very active in helping to establish several mission churches in various parts of the city. Attending national conventions of these churches was his chief delight and recreation. In 1899, Stephen was Editor of the City Mission Department of the church publication, Christian Worker.

Stephen was listed as the head of household in the 1895 Iowa State Census, Polk County. He was 46, born in Ohio, and listed as a mechanic?. Included in the household were his wife, Ida (38, OH); 2 daughters, Nellie (22, IA, schoolteacher) and Myrtle (18, IA); and a son, Elmer (19, IA.)⁸

Stephen was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in Des Moines, Polk County, IOwa. He was 51, born in Ohio, and listed as a solicitor. Included in the household were his wife, Ida (43, OH); a son, (Elmer (24, IA, brakeman); a daughter (Myrtle (22, IA, teacher); and a daughter (Frances (4, IA).⁹

Stephen was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census in Des Moines, Ward 1, Polk County, Iowa. He was 61, born in Ohio, and listed as a book store proprietor. Included in the household were his wife, Ida M (52, OH); a son, Elmer S (33, IA); a daughters, Frances (14, IA); and a boarder, Annette Newcomer.¹⁰
Stephen died on 5 July 1917 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 68.² He was buried in the Woodland Cemetery at Des Moines.²

     Ella Amelia Slayton was born on 13 November 1854 in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio.¹
She died in Willoughby.¹ She was buried in the Waite Hill Village Cemetery at Waite Hill, Lake County, Ohio.¹

     Mary Estella Slayton was born on 8 May 1863 in Iowa Falls, Hardin Township, Hardin County, Iowa.¹

Mary died on 22 July 1864 in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio, at age 1.¹ She was buried in the Waite Hill Village Cemetery at Waite Hill, Lake County, Ohio.¹

     William Ellsworth Hornbaker was born on 17 October 1867 in Monroe County, Indiana.¹

William appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his father, James M Hornbaker, at Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana. He was Y3, born in Indiana.²

William appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father, James M Thornbecker(sic), at Macow, Harvey County, Kansas. He was 13, born in Indiana.³

     Ida May is mentioned in "History of Slayton Family" compiled by Asa W. Slayton in 1898. Her father and mother were Abijah Taylor and Mary Ann Balch. She had five children and several grandchildren listed in the Slayton History.

Per letter from Myrtle Morehouse Slayton on 2 August 1957, Ida May had only a brief formal education but graduated from a four-year Chatauqua course in literature. She pursued her reading in the Aloha Study Club of which she was the first president. Her special interests were in the University Christian Church and the WCTU of Iowa. She was president of the Christian Women's Board of Missions in University Church for five years and a resident trustee of the WCTU of Iowa. Ida May Taylor was born on 14 March 1857 in Thompson Center, Ohio.

Ida married Stephen Charles Slayton on 30 December 1872 in Eldora, Iowa. Stephen and Ida May had at least five children, including;
- Nellie Amelia Slayton born 28 Dec 1873 at Eldora, IA, married Clarence Ray Aurner 2 July 1896, and died 15 July 1961 in Silver Springs, MD;
- Elmer Sylvanus Slayton born 5 May 1876 in Eldora, IA. and died 20 May 1926 in Des Moines (Bob Slayton says he died in Newburgh, IN). Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines. Was a jeweler and watch repairer;
- Myrtle May Slayton born 5 Dec 1877 at Eldora, married Daniel Walker Morehouse (astronomer, discoverer of Morehouse Comet, and later President of Drake University) 9 June 1903, and died 1 August 1964 in Des Moines. She is buried at Drake University Observatory;
- Mildred Ann Slayton born 19 April 1888 and died 21 June 1890 both in Des Moines. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines;
- Frances Genevieve Slayton born 13 Oct 1895 in Des Moines, married Lyle G. Soule 23 June 1921, and died 26 Jan 1984 in Lee's Summit, Mo..

Ida appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her husband Stephen Charles Slayton at Ackley, Etna Township, Hardin County, Iowa. She was 23, born in Ohio.¹ Ida May Taylor was listed in the household of S. C. Slayton in the 1880 Census at the age of 23, born in Ohio.²

Ida appeared in the Iowa Census of 1885 in the household of her husband Stephen Charles Slayton in Ackley, Hardin County. She was 28, born in Ohio.³

Ida appeared in the Iowa Census of 1895 in the household of her husband Stephen Charles Slayton in Polk County.⁴

Ida ppeared in the census of 1900 in the household of her husband Stephen Charles Slayton at Des Moines, Polk County, IOwa. She was 43, born in Ohio.⁵

Ida appeared in the census of 1910 in the household of her husband Stephen Charles Slayton at Des Moines, Ward 1, Polk County, Iowa. She was 52, born in Ohio.⁶

Ida died on 30 January 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 97. She was buried in the Woodland Cemetery at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.⁷