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     Annie Nieble was born on 6 April 1850 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana. Her parents were Joseph Winfield Nibel (1813-1897) and Damiah Anna Steinberger Nibel (1833-1892)..^1,2

Annie married John William Evermont McKinley on 24 March 1870 in Lucas County, Iowa. They were the parents of six, with five living in 1900, including Leota Belle McKinley (Mrs. Leota Long, Summerall, MS), Anna McKinley-Cardwell (Mrs. Anna Shaffstall, Diboll, TX), William Earl McKinley (Fort Scott), Stella Faye McKinley-Johnson (Mrs. Stella Rumstead, Wichita), and Sylvia Lucitia McKinley-Whitehead (Mrs. Sylvia Whitehead, St Louis)..^3,4,5

Annie died of influenza on 11 February 1920 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, at age 69.⁶ She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery**, Sedalia. Her grave is in Lot 8, Section 12, Grave 1, old section.⁶

     Wallace Davidson McKinley was born on 5 May 1846 in Putnam County, Indiana.¹

Wallace appeared in the US Censuses of 1850 and 1860 and in the Iowa State Census of 1856 in the household of his father, Abner McKinley, all in Lucas County, Iowa.^2,3,4

Wallace enlisted in Company C, 18th Iowa Infantry in the Civil War on 15 July 1862.⁵

Wallace married Mary Elizabeth Heickeon circa 1867. Wallace and Mary Elizabeth had at least 4 children:
     - Riley L. (1868-1872)
     - Andrew C. (1870-1872)
     - Francis M. (1872-1873)
     - Ira L. (1874 - )
All of the children except Ira are buried in Greenville Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa..^6,7

Wallace married second Mary Lincoln Shepherd on 15 January 1881. Wallace and Mary Lincoln had at least 2 children, namely:
     - Lucretia. Born 1883. Married John Milton Elliott 1902.
          Died 1957. Buried in Russell Cemetery**
     - Royal Cecil. Born 1891. Had 3 wives..⁷

Wallace died on 20 March 1896 in Lucas County, Iowa, at age 49.⁸ He was buried in the Greenville Cemetery at Lucas County, Iowa.⁹

     Mary Elizabeth Heickeon was born on 21 August 1848 in Indiana.¹

Mary married Wallace Davidson McKinley circa 1867. Wallace and Mary Elizabeth had at least 4 children:
     - Riley L. (1868-1872)
     - Andrew C. (1870-1872)
     - Francis M. (1872-1873)
     - Ira L. (1874 - )
All of the children except Ira are buried in Greenville Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa..^2,3

Mary died on 4 July 1878 in Lucas County, Iowa, at age 29.⁴ She was buried in the Greenville Cemetery** at Lucas County, Iowa.⁵

     Mary Lincoln Shepherd was born on 18 September 1860.¹

Mary married Wallace Davidson McKinley on 15 January 1881. Wallace and Mary Lincoln had at least 2 children, namely:
     - Lucretia. Born 1883. Married John Milton Elliott 1902.
          Died 1957. Buried in Russell Cemetery**
     - Royal Cecil. Born 1891. Had 3 wives..²

Mary died on 24 October 1902 in Lucas County, Iowa, at age 42.³ She was buried with her husband in the Greenville Cemetery** at Lucas County.⁴

     Samuel Cradic McKinley was born on 8 March 1848 in Putnam County, Indiana.^1,2

Samuel appeared in the US Censuses of 1850, 1860, and 1870 and in the Iowa State Census of 1856 in the household of his father, Abner B McKinley, all in Lucas County, Iowa.^3,4,5,6

Samuel came to Washington Township., Lucas County with his parents when he was 1 year old. He lived there for almost 82 years except for 5 years which he spent near Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. Returning from Gowrie, he resided on the farm southeast of Russell for thirty-one years, after which they retired from the farm and moved to a home they built in Russell in 1931.^7,8

Many times before a railroad was built, Sam made trips to Keokuk with ox teams for provisions. When he moved to Webster county he drove a flock of sheep, his cattle and other stock through Des Moines, which was then a small village, going through what is now the business section of that city.⁸

Samuel married Sarah Francis Sears on 19 April 1871 in Lucas County, Iowa. Samuel and Sarah had at least 2 children, namely:
     - Perry J. Born 1872. Married Bertha Pierce 1896. Died 1953.
          Buried Russell Cemetery**
     - Mary Maud. Born 1875, died 1885.
          Buried Confidence Cemetery**.^9,10,11

Samuel was divorced from Sarah Francis Sears before 1880.¹²

Samuel married seond Mary Jane McGee on 22 February 1881 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. After the wedding, they located on a farm near Greenville school house, where they lived until 1910 when they moved to Russell.

Samuel and Mary Jane had 4 children, namely:
     - Walter Carmi. Born 1881. Married Maud Foster 1905. Died 1970.
          6 children. Buried Russell Cemetery**;
     - Abner Delmar. Born 1885. Married Mattie Gookin 1903. 1 child.
          Buried Fairview Cemetery**;
     - Loren Cleo. Born 1892. Married Mary Christopher 1934. 1 child;
     - daughter died young..^13,14,15

Samuel died on 8 January 1931 in Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, at age 82. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Russell on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Archie Beals, assisted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Richard Russell..^16,8 He was buried in the Russell Cemetery** at Russell.^17,8

     Mary Jane McGee was born on 12 September 1854 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa. Her parents were Hugh M McGee and Sarah Griffin..^2,3

On June 29, 1871, Mary was married to Cyrus D. Loudon. To this union three sons were born, one of whom, Robert M., died on Oct. 3, 1921. Mr. Loudon died on February 23, 1876.³

Mary married Samuel Cradic McKinley on 22 February 1881 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. After the wedding, they located on a farm near Greenville school house, where they lived until 1910 when they moved to Russell.

Samuel and Mary Jane had 4 children, namely:
     - Walter Carmi. Born 1881. Married Maud Foster 1905. Died 1970.
          6 children. Buried Russell Cemetery**;
     - Abner Delmar. Born 1885. Married Mattie Gookin 1903. 1 child.
          Buried Fairview Cemetery**;
     - Loren Cleo. Born 1892. Married Mary Christopher 1934. 1 child;
     - daughter died young..^4,5,3

Mary died at home on 16 August 1934 in Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, at age 79. Funeral services were held at the Russell Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 19, conducted by Rev. Mitchell, assisted by Rev. Clark..^6,3 She was buried in the Russell Cemetery** at Russell.⁷

     Melissa Ann McKinley was born on 17 February 1852 in Lucas County, Iowa.^1,2

Melissa appeared in the Iowa State Census of 1856 and in the US Censuses of 1860 and 1870 in the household of her father, Abner McKinley, all in Lucas County, Iowa.^3,4,5

Melissa married Franklin Lawson Easley on 28 February 1872 in Lucas County, Iowa. Franklin and Melissa had at least 6 children, including:
     - Minnie M. Easley. Born 1874. Married L.B.Busswell 1896.
          5 children
     - Andrew C. Easley. Born 1877, Webster Co., IA.
          Married Edith Eithy 1900. 2 children;
     - Emma C. Easley. Born 1877. Married Delbert Davidson;
     - Rachel Polly Easley. Born 1879. Married Jacob Davidson 1898.
          3 children;
     - Eva Malissa Easley. Born 1881. Married Henry Reckard 1898.
          3 children;
     - Frank Oliver. Born 1892. ⁶.⁷

Melissa appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her husband, Franklin Lawson Easley, at Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. She was 28, born in Iowa..⁸

Melissa was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. She was 47, born in Iowa. Included in the household was her son, Frank A (5, IA).⁹

Melissa was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. She was 58, born in Iowa, and listed as canvasing. Included in the household were her son, Frank (17, IA) and a granddaughter, Rosa Davidson (11, IA).¹⁰

Melissa was listed as the head of household in the 1920 Census in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. She was 67, born in Iowa. She was alone in the household.¹¹

Melissa was listed as the head of household in the 1930 Census in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. She was 78, born in Iowa. She was alone in the household.¹²

Melissa appeared in the census of 1940 at Webster County Home & Hospital ((Paupers and Insane), Elkhorn, Webster County, Iowa. She was 87, born in Iowa and was not shown as insane.¹³

Melissa died on 20 April 1942 in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa, at age 90.² She was buried in the Gowrie Township Cemetery at Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa.²

     Franklin Lawson Easley was born on 19 November 1852 in Indiana.^1,2,3

Franklin appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of his father, Daniel Easley, at Urbana, Monroe County, Iowa. He was 8, born in Indiana..⁴

Franklin appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his father, Daniel Easley, at Washington, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 19, born in Indiana.⁵

Franklin married Melissa Ann McKinley on 28 February 1872 in Lucas County, Iowa. Franklin and Melissa had at least 6 children, including:
     - Minnie M. Easley. Born 1874. Married L.B.Busswell 1896.
          5 children
     - Andrew C. Easley. Born 1877, Webster Co., IA.
          Married Edith Eithy 1900. 2 children;
     - Emma C. Easley. Born 1877. Married Delbert Davidson;
     - Rachel Polly Easley. Born 1879. Married Jacob Davidson 1898.
          3 children;
     - Eva Malissa Easley. Born 1881. Married Henry Reckard 1898.
          3 children;
     - Frank Oliver. Born 1892. ⁶.⁷ Per Patti Forbes' McKinley History, Franklin and Melissa moved to Webster County, Iowa some time before 1877.⁸

Franklin was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. He was 29, born in Indiana, and listed as a school teacher. Included in the household were his wife, Melissa (28, IA); 3 daughters, Minnie M (6, IA), Emma C (3, IA) and Rachael P (9/12, IA); and a son, A.C. (3, IA).⁹

Franklin was listed as the head of household in the 1885 Iowa State Census in Fort Dodge, Webster County. He was 33, born in Indiana, and listed as a county surveyor. Included in the household were his wife, Melissa (33, IN); 4 daughters, Mary (10), Emma (7), Hannah (5), and Ena (3); and one son, Andy (7).¹⁰

Franklin died on 17 September 1909 in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa, at age 56.^11,2,3 He was buried in the Gowrie Township Cemetery at Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa.²

     Esiah Parvin McKinley was born on 31 March 1857 in Lucas County, Iowa.¹

Esiah appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of his father Abner McKinley at Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 8, born in Iowa.²

Esiah married Loullia Harrison in 1880. Esiah and Louilla had 4 children, including:
     - Pearly. Born 1884;
     - Allie. Born 1886;
     - Frank. Born 1892;
     - Viola. Born 1897.
All of the children were born in Webster County, Iowa..³

Esiah died in June 1896 at age 39.³

     Alonzo Parvin McKinley was born on 2 September 1854 in Lucas County, Iowa.^1,2

Alonzo appeared in the Iowa State Census of 1856 and the US Censuses of 1860 and 1870 in the household of his father, Abner McKinley, all in Lucas County, Iowa.

Alonzo lived in Lucas county until 1875, when with his parents he moved to Gowrie, Webster county, Iowa. In the spring of 1891 he moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., where he resided until 1901, when he returned to Lucas county, locating on the farm adjoining his birth place. In the spring of 1913 he moved to Russell, Iowa, where he lived until his death..^2,3,4,5

Alonzo married Mary Ellen Kessler on 21 November 1886 in Fulton County, Illinois. Alonzo and Mary had at least 2 children, namely:
     - Harry Arnold McKinley. Born 1887. Married Bessie Hedges
          1911. 5 children. Died 1974. Buried Russell Cemetery**;
     - Lee Kessler Mckinley. Born 1891. Married Esther Wiltsly 1913,
          divorced her, then married Gladys Kelhams 1930.
          At least 1 child..^6,7

Following Mary Ellen's death, Alonzo married Sarah I Harris on June 30, 1915.²

Alonzo died on 17 November 1927 in Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, at age 73. Funeral services were held in the Russell Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. C.A.Claypool, assisted by Rev. W.P.Hanson..^8,2 He was buried in the Russell Cemetery at Russell.^9,10

     Mary Ellen Kessler was born on 9 July 1853 in Ohio. She was the daughter of William Edward Kessler and Anna Catherine McLain..^1,2

Mary married Alonzo Parvin McKinley on 21 November 1886 in Fulton County, Illinois. Alonzo and Mary had at least 2 children, namely:
     - Harry Arnold McKinley. Born 1887. Married Bessie Hedges
          1911. 5 children. Died 1974. Buried Russell Cemetery**;
     - Lee Kessler Mckinley. Born 1891. Married Esther Wiltsly 1913,
          divorced her, then married Gladys Kelhams 1930.
          At least 1 child..^3,4

When Mary was six years of age she moved with her family Fulton county, Ill., where she resided until after her marriage to Alonzo Parvin McKinley, November 21st, 1886. They then moved to Webster County, Iowa, where they resided until 1891, when they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, hoping to improve her health. In 1901 they again removed to Lucas County, Iowa, where they have resided thereafter.⁵

Mary died on 9 September 1914 in Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, at age 61. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P.A.Tinkham at the Russell Presbyterian Church..^6,2 She was buried in the Russell Cemetery at Russell.^7,2

     Loullia Harrison was born in 1859?.¹

Loullia married Esiah Parvin McKinley in 1880. Esiah and Louilla had 4 children, including:
     - Pearly. Born 1884;
     - Allie. Born 1886;
     - Frank. Born 1892;
     - Viola. Born 1897.
All of the children were born in Webster County, Iowa..²

Loullia died in 1898.²

     Calvin Carrol McKinley was born on 12 June 1860 in Lucas County, Iowa.¹

Calvin appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his father Abner McKinley at Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 10, born in Iowa.²

Calvin married Helen Rouse on 4 October 1875. Calvin and Helen had at least 2 children, namely:
     - John Abner McKinley. Born 1892;
     - William Carroll McKinley. Born 1897, Kansas..¹

     Helen Rouse was born in 1859?.¹

Helen married Calvin Carrol McKinley on 4 October 1875. Calvin and Helen had at least 2 children, namely:
     - John Abner McKinley. Born 1892;
     - William Carroll McKinley. Born 1897, Kansas..²

Helen died on 6 August 1934.²

     Harriet Caroline McKinley was born on 21 April 1864 in Lucas County, Iowa.¹

Caroline appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her father Abner McKinley at Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa. She was 6, born in Iowa..²

     Henry O Smith was born circa 1829 in Virginia. His parents were Joseph Smith and Molley Keffer..^1,2,3

Henry appeared in the census of 1850[ in the household of his father, Joseph Smith,] at 39 Division, Monroe County, Virginia. He was 21, born in Virginia, and listed as a laborer.⁴

Henry married Adaline Hughes on 3 September 1851 in Craig County, Virginia. Per the 1880 Census, Henry and Adaline had at least the following children: John F. (ca 1860), Ollie J. (ca 1862), Holloway Grant (ca 1865), James M (ca 1867), and Charlie C (ca 1871). The Fred Smith Family Tree lists another children: Ballard P (1854-), Mary A (1854-1899), Susan (1856-), Henry B (1857-), and George W (1869-)..³

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Township Forty Nine, Boone County, Missouri. He was 41, born in Virginia, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Adaline (42,VA); 3 daughters, Mary A (18, VA), Susan (14, VA) and Ola (9, VA); and x sons, Ballard P (16, VA), Henry B (13, VA), John F (11, VA), Holloway (7, VA), James M (5, VA) and Geo W (1, MO).⁵

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Valley Township, Reno County, Kansas. He was 51, born in West Virginia, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Adaline (52); 4 sons, John Y (20, WV), Holloway Grant (15, WV), James (13, WV) and Charlie (9, MO).¹

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1885 Kansas State Census in Valley Township, Reno County. He was 56, born in West Virginia, and listed as a farmer. Included in the house hold were his wife, Adaline (57, VA); and 3 sons, H.G, (20, WV), H.M. (18, WV), and CC (13 WV).⁶

Henry died in 1900 in Valley Township, Reno County, Kansas.⁷

     Adaline Hughes was born circa 1828 in Virginia.²

Adaline married Henry O Smith on 3 September 1851 in Craig County, Virginia. Per the 1880 Census, Henry and Adaline had at least the following children: John F. (ca 1860), Ollie J. (ca 1862), Holloway Grant (ca 1865), James M (ca 1867), and Charlie C (ca 1871). The Fred Smith Family Tree lists another children: Ballard P (1854-), Mary A (1854-1899), Susan (1856-), Henry B (1857-), and George W (1869-)..³

Adaline died circa 1910 in Valley Township, Reno County, Kansas.⁴

Adaline appeared in the US Censuses of 1870 and 1880 and in the Kansas State Census of 1885 in the household of her husband, Henry O Smith. She appeared in the 1900 US Census in the household of her son Charlie and his wife and in Kansas State Census of 1905 in the household of her son, Holloway Grant Smith.^5,6,7,8,9