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     Jesse Lynn Hodson was born on 16 February 1888 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Reuben Hodson and Mary Elizabeth Nicholson.¹ Jesse Lynn Hodson married Myrtle Anna Price, daughter of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore, on 3 October 1910 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.¹ Jesse Lynn Hodson died on 12 December 1976 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹

     Myrtle Anna Price was born on 26 June 1891 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore.¹ Myrtle Anna Price married Jesse Lynn Hodson, son of Reuben Hodson and Mary Elizabeth Nicholson, on 3 October 1910 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.¹ Myrtle Anna Price died on 1 January 1965 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, at age 73.¹ She was buried on 4 January 1965 at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     As of 3 October 1910,her married name was Hodson.

     David Nelson Price was born on 10 July 1865 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Richard Price and Mary Ann Nelson.¹ David Nelson Price married Mayme Sophia Elmore, daughter of Joseph Howard Elmore and Sophia Anna McGlashen, in 1889 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ David Nelson Price died on 26 March 1949 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     From an obituary: David N. Price, aged 83, died Saturday, March 26 at 4:00 P.M. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lynn Hodson on Eldon rural route, with whom he had resided for the past year. He was born July 10th, 1865 at Keokuk, Iowa. He was the son of Richard and Mary Nelson Price, and had lived in Eldon for 62 years. Mr. Price was married in 1889 to Maymie Elmore. She proceeded him in death in 1922. Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. Lynn Hodson of Eldon, Mrs. Leta Ahre of San Bernardino, California, Mrs. Margaret Wingfield of Romaland, Calif., one son, William D. Price of Colton Calif., six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.¹

     Mayme Sophia Elmore was born on 9 January 1869 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Howard Elmore and Sophia Anna McGlashen.¹ Mayme Sophia Elmore married David Nelson Price, son of Richard Price and Mary Ann Nelson, in 1889 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ Mayme Sophia Elmore died in 1922 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ She was buried at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     As of 1889,her married name was Price. From an obituary: Mrs. David Price passed away at her home last Friday morning after a short illness of pneumonia. With the exception of one year, Mrs. Price's entire life was spent in Eldon. She was the only child of Joseph Howard Elmore and Sophia Anna McGlashen, having been born in Keokuk, Iowa in 1870. She was 52 years of age at the time of her death. At the age of five she went to Eldon with her parents, where she received her education and grew to womanhood. She was a faithful and active member of the local Methodist Church, and at the time of her death, was recording secretary of the Women's Missionary Society of the church. She was an active member of the Ladies' Aid Society, being president of their social committee. She was a member of the local Rachael Rebecca Lodge and held the office of Inside Guardian, and was also second vice president of the Degree of Honor. She was united in marriage to David Price in 1889 in Eldon. To this union four children were born: Mrs. Myrtle Hodson of Batavia, Mrs. Leta Ahre of Longmont, Colo., and William and Margaret, who are at home. Funeral services were held from the home on Sunday after noon, conducted by Rev. Treventon Warren of the Methodist church. The Rebeccas also held services. Interment took place in the Eldon cemetery.¹

     Joseph Howard Elmore was born circa 1843 at IL.² He was the son of Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore and Emma Walton Ball.¹ Joseph Howard Elmore married Sophia Anna McGlashen, daughter of John McGlashen and Mary Ford, on 12 November 1868 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA.¹ Joseph Howard Elmore and Sophia Anna McGlashen were divorced before 1880.¹ Joseph Howard Elmore died after 1900 at IA.¹
     He began military service on 21 October 1861 in the Union army in the Civil War as a Private in Company E in Iowa's 15th Infantry. He is likely the one listed in the Iowa rosters as Howard Elmore, whose residence was Keokuk, Iowa, and nativity was Illinois, and was later wounded at Atlanta.¹

     Sophia Anna McGlashen was born in April 1853 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of John McGlashen and Mary Ford.¹ Sophia Anna McGlashen married Joseph Howard Elmore, son of Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore and Emma Walton Ball, on 12 November 1868 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA.¹ Sophia Anna McGlashen and Joseph Howard Elmore were divorced before 1880.¹ Sophia Anna McGlashen died on 28 October 1918 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, at age 65.¹ She was buried at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     As of 12 November 1868,her married name was Elmore. From an obituary: Mrs. Sophia Anna Elmore was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Price of Eldon, October 28, 1918. She was the fourth child of John and Mary McGlashen. Her sisters Mrs. David Moore of Eldon, and Mrs. Celia Harrison of California, and her brother William of Agency, survive her. Her father, mother, two sisters, and a brother have preceded her in death. In her early childhood, she came with her family to Keokuk, Iowa where she graduated from high school. She married Howard Elmore at Keokuk, one child, Mayme, being born to them. She taught school for 22 years, twelve of them in the Eldon schools. She always loved church work and was one of the charter members of the Eldon Congregational Church. Three weeks ago in order that she might have the best of care, her daughter brought her here from Yampa (Iowa) where she has lived with her brother, William, for twenty years. She died asking God to come and take her. Besides her daughter, her sisters and brother, she leaves four grandchildren and four great grandchildren to mourn for her.¹

     Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore was born on 10 February 1798 at Sandlake, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹ He was the son of William Curtis Elmore and Eliza Howard.¹ Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore married Emma Walton Ball, daughter of James Hamilton Ball and Elizabeth Walton, on 2 August 1821 at MD.¹ Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore died in 1851 at NY.¹ He was buried at Ball Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹

     Emma Walton Ball was born circa 1802 at NY.² She was the daughter of James Hamilton Ball and Elizabeth Walton.¹ Emma Walton Ball married Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore, son of William Curtis Elmore and Eliza Howard, on 2 August 1821 at MD.¹ Emma Walton Ball was buried at Ball Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹
     As of 2 August 1821,her married name was Elmore.

     Madelyn Lucille Hodson was born on 2 September 1911 at Deerwood, Crow Wing Co., MN.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Lynn Hodson and Myrtle Anna Price.¹ Madelyn Lucille Hodson married Maurice Jay Manning, son of George Brown Manning and Anna Eliza Tunner, on 2 September 1934 at Montezuma, Poweshiek Co., IA.¹ Madelyn Lucille Hodson died on 18 April 1989 at Newton, Jasper Co., IA, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     Madelyn Lucille Hodson graduated from Ottumwa Community High School and attended Parsons College and Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She taught rural schools in Wapello Co. from the age of 18 until her marriage.¹ As of 2 September 1934,her married name was Manning.

     Helen Marjorie Hodson was born on 17 June 1913 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Lynn Hodson and Myrtle Anna Price.¹ Helen Marjorie Hodson married Oscar Fay Spear, son of Clayton Craig Spear and Clydena Alpha McGuire, on 1 August 1937 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA.¹ Helen Marjorie Hodson died on 20 July 1997 at Agency, Wapello Co., IA, at age 84.¹ She was buried on 23 July 1997 at Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     As of 1 August 1937,her married name was Spear. From her "Ottumwa Courier" obituary: Ottumwa - Helen M. Spear, 84, formerly of 301 E. Farrington, Agency, died at 10:30 p.m. July 20, 1997, at Ottumwa Manor. She was born June 17, 1913, in Eldon to Lynn and Myrtle Price Hodson. She married Oscar F. Spear on Aug. 1, 1937, in Agency. He died Sept. 25, 1992. She was a graduate of Ottumwa High School and attended Parsons College. A resident of Agency since 1937, she taught in Wapello County rural schools and was a long time employee of the Ottumwa Courier. She was a member of Agency United Methodist Church and Chapter An of TTT in Agency, where she served as its first president. She is survived by a brother, Harold Hodson of Chicago; and a sister, Dorothy Seager of Vernal, Utah. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Hodson; and a sister, Madlyn Manning. The service will be 1:30 p.m.. Wednesday at Agency United Methodist Church, the Rev. Judy DeWeber officiating. Burial will be in Agency Cemetery.¹

     Robert Lynn Hodson was born on 8 February 1918 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Jesse Lynn Hodson and Myrtle Anna Price.¹ Robert Lynn Hodson died on 14 October 1943 at Schweinfurt, Germany, at age 25.¹ He was buried at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England.¹
     Robert Lynn Hodson received his training as a navigator in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Texas and at the Pan-American Navigation School at Miami, Florida. In December of 1941 he was promoted to second lieutenant. He was advanced to the rank of first lieutenant June 16, 1941. He was advanced to a Major in the US Air Force on September 17, 1943, and became a navigator on the leading Flying Fortress in his squadron. He was killed in the bombing raid over Schweinfurth, Germany on Oct. 14, 1943 in which 60 Flying Fortresses were lost. He was killed when a cannon shell exploded in the nose of the plane on which he was navigator. Though mortally wounded, Major Hodson's last act was to give the pilot a corrected course for the return journey. His plane returned from its mission, and he was the only casualty of his crew. He was buried with military rites in the American Cemetery and Memorial in North Cambridge. Previously he was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross (awarded for heroism in an aerial flight) for his participation in shuttle raids between England and Africa and the bombing of Regensgurt, and had been awarded the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster (for meritorious achievement in an aerial flight in the national emergency since Sept. 8, 1939). At his death he received the Army Silver Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster (for gallantry in situations not warranting the Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross), and the Purple Heart Medal (for those wounded in action against the enemy).¹

     Oscar Fay Spear was born on 19 December 1908 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Clayton Craig Spear and Clydena Alpha McGuire.¹ Oscar Fay Spear married Helen Marjorie Hodson, daughter of Jesse Lynn Hodson and Myrtle Anna Price, on 1 August 1937 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA.¹ Oscar Fay Spear died on 25 September 1992 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, at age 83.¹ He was buried on 28 September 1992 at Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     From an obituary: Oscar F Spear, 83, of Agency died at 10:20 p.m. Sept 25, 1992, at Sunnyslope Care Center in Ottumwa. He was born Dec. 19, 1908, in Indianola to Clayton and Clydena McGuire Spear. He married Helen Hodson in August 1937, in Agney. He graduated from Agency High School and Gem City Business College in Quincy, Ill. A resident of Agency most of his life, he had worked at First National Bank in Ottumwa for 38 years, retiring as assistant cashier in 1970. He operated an insurance agency for 35 years and had been treasurer of city of Agency for 30 years. He was a member of Agency United Methodist Church and was a 50 year member and Past Master of Olive Branch Masonic Lodge No. 21 AF&AM. He served 30 years as secretary. He was a member of Clinton Chapter 9, Ottumwa Council 3a, Malta Commandery 31, KAABA Shrine in Davenport and Ottumwa Shrine Club. He was past president of Agency Lions and a member of BPO Elks 347. He is survived by his wife. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ivyl. The service will be 1:30 p.m. today at Agency United Methodist Church, the Revs, Mary Shultz and Vern Elder officiating. Burial will be in Agency Cemetery.¹

     Maurice Jay Manning was born on 30 October 1905 at Batavia, Wapello Co., IA.¹ He was the son of George Brown Manning and Anna Eliza Tunner.¹ Maurice Jay Manning married Madelyn Lucille Hodson, daughter of Jesse Lynn Hodson and Myrtle Anna Price, on 2 September 1934 at Montezuma, Poweshiek Co., IA.¹ Maurice Jay Manning died on 24 June 1989 at Newton, Jasper Co., IA, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello Co., IA.¹
     Maurice spent seven years in the employ of the Superintendent of Banking of the State of Iowa, first as an 'assistant' then as an 'examiner in charge' in the liquidation of numerous southeastern Iowa banks. In 1937 he came to Newton, Iowa to be the secretary and managing officer of the Newton Home Savings and Loan Association. He continued in that position until he purchased a portion of the Muilenberg Insurance Agency and thereafter operated the Manning Insurance and Real Estate Agency until his retirement in 1968.¹

     Evelyn Ruth Grant is the daughter of Horace Willis Grant and Edna Florence Clark.¹

     Leta Elmore Price was born on 25 September 1893 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore.¹ Leta Elmore Price married Emil Engebretsen Ahre, son of Enoch Matthias Engebretsen and Gurina Gaadesdatter Lovaas, on 25 May 1911 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.¹ Leta Elmore Price died on 5 June 1955 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 61.¹ She was buried on 7 June 1955 at Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.¹
     As of 25 May 1911,her married name was Ahre. From an obituary: Mrs. Leta Elmore Ahre, 62, of 916 Rialto Ave., died Sunday in a San Bernardino hospital. A native of Iowa, she had lived in San Bernardino 26 years. Survivors include the widower, Emil, San Bernardino; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Broeffle, Los Angeles; a brother, William Price, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hodson, Eldon, Iowa, and Mrs. Margaret Wingfield, Hemet, and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 11 A.M. Tuesday in Stephen and Bobbitt Chapel. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.¹

     William David Price was born on 21 December 1897 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ He was the son of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore.¹ William David Price died on 14 October 1961 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 63.¹ He was buried on 18 October 1961 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA.¹
     From an obituary: William David Price, 63, formerly of Eldon, died of a heart attach Saturday at 3:30 P.M. at his home in Colton, Calif. He had been an employee of Pacific Fruit Express for many years. Born Dec 21, 1897, in Eldon, the son of David N. and Mayme Price, he was reared in Eldon and worked for the Rock Island Railroad. He was unmarried. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lynn Hodson of Eldon, Route 1, and Mrs. Joe Wingfield of Yuba City, Calif. one sister preceded him in death. The body is at the Knotsnyder Funeral Home in Colton, where the service will be held Wednesday with burial in Colton.¹

     Margaret Beatrice Price was born on 17 January 1905 at Eldon, Wapello Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore.¹ Margaret Beatrice Price married (son) Sundberg before 1930.¹ Margaret Beatrice Price married Joseph Eldon Wingfield, son of Anvil Dow Wingfield and Kittie Armineta June, on 25 September 1930 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA.¹ Margaret Beatrice Price and Joseph Eldon Wingfield were divorced circa 1957.¹ Margaret Beatrice Price died on 13 July 1994 at Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, at age 89.¹ She was buried at Sutter Cemetery, Sutter, Sutter Co., CA.¹
     Margaret Beatrice Price was also known as Marge.¹ As of before 1930,her married name was Sundberg. As of 25 September 1930,her married name was Wingfield.

     Emil Engebretsen Ahre was born on 19 December 1882 at Toronto, Deuel Co., SD.^1,2 He was the son of Enoch Matthias Engebretsen and Gurina Gaadesdatter Lovaas.¹ Emil Engebretsen Ahre married Leta Elmore Price, daughter of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore, on 25 May 1911 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.¹ Emil Engebretsen Ahre died on 10 December 1965 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 82.^1,2 He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.¹
     The name "Ahre" is actually the farm name from where Emil's family came in Norway. At the time, Norwegians didn't have family surnames, but either used their farm name or their father's name, followed by sen (son) or datter (daughter.)¹ He registered for Selective Service on 12 September 1918. His residence was Longmont, Boulder Co., CO. He was a farm laborer of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.³

     Joseph Eldon Wingfield was born on 2 August 1906 at San Jacinto, Riverside Co., CA; the year is more likely 1908 based on the 1910 census.² He was the son of Anvil Dow Wingfield and Kittie Armineta June.¹ Joseph Eldon Wingfield married Margaret Beatrice Price, daughter of David Nelson Price and Mayme Sophia Elmore, on 25 September 1930 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA.¹ Joseph Eldon Wingfield and Margaret Beatrice Price were divorced circa 1957.¹ Joseph Eldon Wingfield died on 3 February 1974 at CA at age 67; SSDI lists last residence as Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA.^1,2 He was buried at Sutter Cemetery, Sutter, Sutter Co., CA.¹

     Emma Elizabeth Elmore was born on 18 June 1825 at NY.^1,2 She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore and Emma Walton Ball.¹ Emma Elizabeth Elmore married Thomas L. Breckenridge, son of John Breckenridge and Mary McMillan, on 14 August 1850 at Winnebago Co., IL.¹ Emma Elizabeth Elmore died before 1888.¹
     As of 14 August 1850,her married name was Breckenridge.

     Ida Cornelia Elmore was born circa 1830 at Sandlake, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore and Emma Walton Ball.¹ Ida Cornelia Elmore was buried at Ball Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹

     Mary G. Elmore was born circa 31 August 1832 at Rensselaer Co., NY; age at death 2y 18d.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore and Emma Walton Ball.¹ Mary G. Elmore died on 18 September 1834 at NY.¹ She was buried at Ball Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹

     Thomas L. Breckenridge was born on 16 September 1821 at Campbeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of John Breckenridge and Mary McMillan.¹ Thomas L. Breckenridge married Emma Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of Dr. Joseph Howard Elmore and Emma Walton Ball, on 14 August 1850 at Winnebago Co., IL.¹ Thomas L. Breckenridge died on 14 April 1888 at Joliet, Will Co., IL, at age 66.¹

     William Curtis Elmore was born on 23 December 1769 at Kinderhook, Columbia Co., NY.¹ He married Eliza Howard on 12 November 1794 at NY.¹ William Curtis Elmore died on 14 April 1831 at Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY, at age 61.¹

     Eliza Howard was born on 15 March 1776 at Chatham, Columbia Co., NY.¹ She married William Curtis Elmore on 12 November 1794 at NY.¹ Eliza Howard died on 4 September 1863 at Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Crandall Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY.¹
     As of 12 November 1794,her married name was Elmore.