1930 Census
Michigan, St. Joseph County, Sturgis Township, Sturgis City, Ward 4
Enumerated April 8, 1930
ED 75-23 SD 12 Sheet 6B
160-165
Buchholz, Carl A. Head $2500 M W 31 M 23 Mich Mich Mich Clerk Post Office
Buchholz, Ruth M Wf F W 31 m 23 Mich Germany Mich
Buchholz, John C Son M W 3 5/12 S Mich Mich Mich
John Buchholz, 88, a resident of this area all his life, died at 3:40 AM Tuesday at Sturgis Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since last Friday night. He had been in ill health for the last two years. The prominently known Burr Oak Township farmer was born near Sturgis, Michigan Nov. 1, 1866, a son of August and Mary (Kasdorf) Buchholz. He was married to Augusta Jesse Sept. 30, 1896 at her home in Sherman Township. Mr. Buchholz was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving besides his wife at home is a son, Carl, and daughter, Mrs. John (Nina) Falkenstein, both of Sturgis, and a sister Mrs. Emma Meyers of Burr Oak, and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Fogelsong Funeral Home until 10 am Thursday. Following that hour the body will lie in state at Trinity Lutheran Church where rites will be held at 2 pm Thursday with the Rev. Leland Lochhaas officiating. Burial services will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Name: John Buchholz
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 12 Jul 1955
Death Place: Centerville, St.Joseph Co., Mich.
Age: 88
Birth Date: 01 Nov 1866
Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation:
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Augusta Buchholz
Father's Name: August Buchholz
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Kasdorf
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B01820-4
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 1940445
Reference Number: 254
Collection: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995
1930 Census
Michigan, St. Joseph County, Burr Oak Township
Enumerated April 19, 1930
ED 15-2 SD 12 Sheet 6A
130-133
Meyers, John C Head M W 57 M 26 Mich Germay Germany Farmer
Meyers, Emma C Wf F W 59 M 28 Mich Germany Germany
Buchholz, Marry Mother-in-law F W 86 Wd Germany Germany Germany
131-134
Buchholz, John Head M W 63 M 29 Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Buchholz, Augusta Wf F W 59 M 26 Mich Germany Germany
Dolores Anne (Buck) Young, entered into rest on November 2, 2014, All Souls Day. She was born September 4, 1928, in Bathgate, North Dakota, to William and Ellen Buck. Dolores married John Joseph Young on November 11, 1949, in Lincoln, Neb., and their family legacy began.
She was the mother of 11 children, known as Granny to 29 grandchildren, and as Granny Great to 9. This made for wonderful celebrations at birthdays, holidays and other family gatherings. She created treasured memories that will last many lifetimes.
Dolores loved life and lived it to the fullest. Over the years, she was active in the Cathedral of the Risen Christ Parish and served as Altar Society president. She was a founding member of Cathedral's Perpetual Adoration, which recently celebrated its 55th year of existence. She was a volunteer for The Pink Sisters and for The Legacy Retirement Center and other assisted living communities, helping community members get to Mass.
Dolores loved to entertain and as a member of the Navy Wives, the Catholic Daughters of America, and various bridge groups, she excelled at it. Most memorable are her Groundhog's Day Luncheons held each year for the last 48 years. Being invested as a Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem was an honor of a lifetime for her. Her faith was at the center of everything important to her.
She enjoyed her traveling experiences, including trips on the Oregon Trail with her grandchildren, Rome, Jerusalem, Denmark, Taiwan, Brazil and many visits to Vail with friends and family. Church, bridge, golf, and family were her passions.
Family members include her children: Joe (Joy) Young, Jeanne (Dick) Ostlund, Bob (Eileen) Young, Fran Jones, Nancy (Larry) Becwar, Terry (Jim) Byfield, Sharon (John) Beckwith, Suzy (Tony) Huffer, Chris Young, Cathy (Jeff) Hausman. Grandchildren Dana and David Young, Jamie (Andy) Jakub, Lissy (Brad) Helmink, Abby (Tom) McCleister, Summer and Scott Young, Tim (Jessica) Jones, Kevin (Shari) Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Lane (Paige) Becwar, Grant and Kaity Becwar, Julie (Derek) Nordquist, Amy, Danny, and Brian Byfield, Matt and Adam Beckwith, Whitney and Kelsey Huffer, Alison, A.J., Angie, and Anna Young, Will, Hap, Gigi and Huey Hausman. Great grandchildren: Sam, Owen, and Elliot Jakub, Oliver and Gus Helmink, Carter Jones, Payton and Ty Shoup, Linley Nordquist. Brother, Don (Joyce) Buck. Sister-in-law, Betty Buck. Brothers-in-law, Charles Hinchey and Henry Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Joe and son, Steve.
True mother and friend to many, we were all blessed to learn valuable lessons from Dolores during her 86 years. She was an inspiration.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Boulevard. Msgr. Robert Tucker will celebrate. Internment following at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cathedral. Visitation after 12 noon Monday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cathedral of the Risen Christ or The Pink Sisters Adoration Chapel.
Lincoln Journal Star, November 3, 2014, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
In 1947, he was a clerk at Rachford Abstract Company, and by 1940, he was Vice President of Neches Title Company. In 1960, he was Manager of Security Title Company in Beaumont.
Alef May Seale, 100, of Hemphill died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 1997, at Hemphill Care Center.
She was born April 24, 1897, in Hemphill as a daughter of the late Fannie Rowena (White) and William Archibald Buckley and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Seale was a retired seamstress.
Survivors: six grandchildren, Hugh Byars of Nacogdoches, Stephen Simcoe and William Simcoe, both of Lufkin, Jane Sutherland of Newark, Texas, and Patty Cornwell and Vera Vess, both of Rhome, Texas; a sister, Clemence Erwin of Hemphill; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Hugh Marble, and a daughter, Maxine Cornwell.
Funeral services were held at s p.m. Monday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Clarence Howell and Bro. Vance R. Purtell officiating. Interment followed at Hemphill City Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VDSS-6GZ
name:
event: Birth
event date: 13 Nov 1933
event place: Sabine, Texas
gender: Female
father: J D Buckley
mother: Eva Craig
certificate number:
Collection: , "Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997"
The 2021 obituary of her sister, Rosa Lee Walker, notes that Rosa was preceded in death by "sisters Annie NIPPER, Lucille MILLER and Velma WESTMORELAND; and brother TJ Buckley."
Graveside rites for Clinton Leland Buckly, 71, of Beaumont were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995, at Gravehill Cemetery in Sabine County. Arrangements were handled by Carroll-Wallace Funeral Home in Beaumont.
He died Friday, Jan. 6, 1995, at a Beaumont hospital.
Buckley, a native of Sabine County, had lived in the Beaumont area several years. He was a U.S. Marine Air Corps veteran of Workd War II and the owner/operator of Buckley's Exxon Station.
Survivors: wife, Gerry Buckley of Beaumont; mother Beulah Hoffpauir of Pt. Arthur; a son, Lee Buckley of Beaumont; daughter, Pamelaw Baldwin of Beaumont; a sister, Louise McElwee of Pt. Arthur; and three grandchildren.
Published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 18, 1995, Page 12
Name: Dora Elaine Williams
Death Date: 09 Jul 1963
Death Place: Groves, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 37 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1926
Birthplace: Hemphill, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Roy Buckley
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Beulah White
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas
Cemetery: Oak Bluff Memorial Park
Burial Place: Port Neches, Texas
Burial Date: 10 Jul 1963
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117290
Digital Film Number: 4028577
Image Number: 910
Reference Number: cn 45553
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Obituary, copied from her FindAGrave memorial page created by Kay Parker McCary:
Joyce Kathryn Lacoste, 71, died in Hemphill Texas, January 7, 2013. She was born to Jodie McDaniel and Elvie Buckley McDaniel on April 30, 1940. She was a lifelong resident of Hemphill. She owned and operated Toledo Insurance Inc, and was a member of the Hemphill Church of God.
Joyce was survived by her husband Edward Lacoste of Hemphill, her five sons, George Phillips of Houston, Gilbert Phillips of Vidor, Joseph Harris of Hemphill, Ivy Phillips of Houston, and Ray Don Phillips of Hemphill; one sister, Elsie Miers of Houston; nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her son Jason Harris.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday evening, January 9, 2013, in the Starr Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Starr Funeral home Chapel, with gravesides services to follow at Myrtle Springs Cemetery.
Name Gervis Gaines Buckley
Event Type Death
Event Date 17 Jan 1971
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 15 Mar 1903
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John C Buckley
Mother's Name Mary P Ellison
Certificate Number 04226
GS Film number 2223072
Digital Folder Number 005145902
Image Number 00038
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36C-C3C : accessed 17 Sep 2014), Gervis Gaines Buckley, 17 Jan 1971; citing certificate number 04226, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2223072.
Obituary
Transcribed from undated, unreferenced clipping posted on the facebook group, "Farm Road 1 - From one end to the other."
Gervis Buckley
Bronson - Funeral services for Gervis G. Buckley, 67 of Bronson will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Bronson with the Rev. L.H. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill. Masonic graveside services will be held.
Buckley died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday in Mary Dickerson Hospital in Jasper after a long illness. He was a native of Sabine County and a member of Bronson Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge 893 and was retired employee of the Texas Highway Department.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Zelm Buckley; one brother, John Buckley of Merryville, La; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Sheffield of Beaumont, Mrs. Pauline Forbes of Houston, Mrs. Vivian Sabine of Guilford, Conn. and Mrs. Lucilled Keller of Webster and several nieces and......
1930 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston City, JP #1
Enumerated April 12, 1930
ED 101-2 SD 26 Sheet 49A Stamped 90
2107-?-463
Buckley, Henry Hd M W 24 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Truck driver? Refining Co
Buckley, Ollie Wf F 20 W M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Joyce Dtr F W 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
The Sabine County Reporter
January 8, 1997, Page 10
Ivy Davidson Buckley, 88, of Beaumont died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 at a Beaumont Hospital.
He was a native of Sabine County and had lived in Jefferson County several years. Buckley was a retired operator with Texas Gas Company.
Survivors, wife, Grace Gilchriest Buckley of Beaumont, sons, Dwaynee Buckley of Beaumont and Gerald Buckley of Vidor: six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside rites were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gravelhill Cemetery in Sabine County following 10 am funeral services at the Kelley & Watkins Funeral Home chapel in Beaumont.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)
1910 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 1B
Milam Road
17-18
Buckley, Bubb E Head M W 30 m1 9 Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Buckley, Ida L Wf F W 27 m1 9 4/4 Tx Miss Miss
Buckley, Addie B Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Aubrey B Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Virgil H Son M w 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Laure N Dtr F W 1 S Tx Tx Tx
Name: J. C. Buckley
Death Date: 09 Dec 1917
Death Place: Bronson, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 43 years 7 months 21 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1874
Birthplace: Tx
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William Buckley
Father's Birthplace: Al
Mother's Name: Ruthy Land
Mother's Birthplace: Ms
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Hemphill, Tx
Burial Date: 10 Dec 1917
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2052019
Digital Film Number: 4165782
Image Number: 269
Reference Number: 36238
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 2A Stamped 93
20-21
Buckley, John Head W M Apr 1875 25 M 0 Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Buckley, Pinkie Wf W F Feb 1875 25 M 0 Tx Tx Ala
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXML-FHR
name: John Dewey Buckley
death date: 15 Nov 1955
death place: Pasadena, Harris, Texas
gender: Male
race: white
death age: 56 years 8 months 3 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 12 Mar 1899
birthplace: De Sota Parish, Louisiana
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: DK
father's birthplace: DK
mother's name: DK
mother's birthplace: DK
occupation: Temple Lumber
place of residence: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
cemetery: Pineland
burial place: Hemphill, Texas
burial date: 15 Nov 1955
additional relatives:
film number: 2114546
digital film number: 4163988
image number: 2464
reference number: 55645
Collection: John Dewey Buckley, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
Joyce Virginia Buckley Date of Birth: 29 Dec 1929 Gender: Female Birth County: Harris Father's name: Henry Vergil Buckley Mother's name: Ollie Hall Roll Number: 1929_0001
The Sabine County Reporter October 31, 2007
Joyce Virginia Kilcrease
Joyce Virginia Kilcrease, 77, of Pineland, died at her residence, October 21, 2007 after an illness.
She was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Houston, and had lived in Pineland all of her life. She worked in sales in the Temple Inland Drygoods before her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Kilcrease and one son, Kenneth Kilcrease, Sr.
Survivors: Daughters Cathy Birdwell and husband, Mark of Pineland, sons, Larry Kilcrease and wife, Patsy, Greg Kilcrease and wife, Frances, all of Pineland, and Jerald Kilcrease and wife Susan of Huntsville; brother, Butch Buckley and wife, Linda of Houston; nine grandchidren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel, Hemphill. Interment followed at Pineland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)
The 1971 obituary of brother, Gervis, shows he was survived by sister, Lucille Keller of Webster.
Name Lucille Buckley Keller
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Jun 1975
Event Place Webster, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 04 Oct 1909
Birthplace
Father's Name John C Buckley
Mother's Name Mary Pauline Ellison
Certificate Number 44621
GS Film number 2240147
Digital Folder Number 005144716
Image Number 00444
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K782-213 : accessed 17 Sep 2014), Lucille Buckley Keller, 16 Jun 1975; citing certificate number 44621, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2240147.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS82-B66
name: Luciel Buckley Miller
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 04 Apr 1978
event place: Texas City, Galveston, Texas, United States
usual residence La Marque, Galveston County
gender: Female
age: 53
estimated birth year: 1925
birthdate 11 May 1924
father: John Dewey Buckley
father's titles & terms:
mother: Eva Josephine Craig
mother's titles & terms:
Informant Pete MILLER, husband
Cemetery Brookeland Cemetery
certificate number: 27728
digital folder number: 004883935
image number: 00240
Collection: Luciel Buckley Miller, "Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986"
The 2021 obituary of her sister, Rosa Lee Walker, notes that Rosa was preceded in death by "sisters Annie NIPPER, Lucille MILLER and Velma WESTMORELAND; and brother TJ Buckley.....survived by sister Mary TOWNSEND of Nacogdoches."
Mary Jane Townsend, 87, of Pineland, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Larkspur Nursing Home in Lufkin, Texas after a long illness.
Mary Jane was born on April 28, 1936 in Pineland, Texas to the late John Dewey Buckley and Eva Josephine Craig Buckley. She attended school in Pineland and worked at several places over her lifetime, including West Sabine High School cafeteria, Temple Lumber Company, Fin & Feather Marina, San Augustine Fiberglass boat plant and Brookshire Brothers gas pumps.
She loved reading, playing board games, jigsaw puzzles, listening to country music, gardening and canning. She could hum tunes while working that were like the actual songs. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family.
Mary Jane is survived by her son, JD Brown and wife, Martha, of Pineland; her daughters, Sandra Crow and husband, Billy John, of Pineland and Nomia Mistretta of Nacogdoches; son-in-law, Earl White; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Willis Pat Brown, Arvil White, and Roy Townsend; her daughter, Mary Ann (Brown) White; her son, Willis Pat Brown, Jr.; her sisters, Velma Westmoreland, Rosa Breedlove, Lucille Miller and Anne Lou Loper; and her brother, T. J. Buckley.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
Burial will follow services in Little Flock Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 14, 2023, Page 4
Name Paule Hazel Buckley
Event Type Birth
Event Date 18 Jun 1913
Event Place Bronson, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Father's Name John Buckley
Mother's Name Pinkie Ellison
Certificate Number 50652
Digital Folder Number 004152072
Image Number 00193
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XLSZ-L4J : accessed 17 Sep 2014), Paule Hazel Buckley, 18 Jun 1913; citing Bronson, Sabine, Texas, United States, certificate 50652, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 4152072.
The 1971 obituary of brother, Gervis, shows he was survived by sister, Pauline Forbes of Houston.
Forbes
Paule Hazel Buckley Forbes, affectionately known by her friends as Paula, was killed in an automobile accident of Thursday, December 17, 1998, in Houston. She was 84. Mrs. Forbes was born in San Augustine, Texas on June 18, 1914, to John C. Buckley and Mary P. Ellison Buckley. Paula was one of the original Rocketts at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York. After leaving the Rocketts, she enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. Mrs. Forbes was a retired Real Estate agenty and a former member of the Houston Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, a life long member of South Main Baptist Church where she attended the Hope of Miriam Sunday School Classes. She was an avid gardener and a charter member of the Rivercrest Garden Club, and served several times as the Chairman of the Rivercrest Beautification Committee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmot E. Forbes on August 26, 1973. Her survivors include her son, Lance E. Forbes, Dean P. Forbes and Wade K. Forbes; 8 grandchildren; and two nephews, Larry Sullivan and The Honorable Tom Sullivan. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 21, 1998, in the Chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road at Dairy Ashford, with the Rev. M Eugene Vickrey officiating. Interment will be private for the family only. In lieu of the usual floral rememberances, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Nature Conservancy of Texas.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2014, from an undated clipping from The Houston Chronicle)
Name: Rodney Arlis Buckley
Death Date: 14 Aug 1972
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 55 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 20 Aug 1916
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William Earl Buckley
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Estelle Ola Hogan
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Self-Employed
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill Cemetery
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 14 Aug 1972
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2223986
Digital Film Number: 4169329
Image Number: 233
Reference Number: cn68733
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
In her transcription of the Hemphill City Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary indicates that this grave is marked with a military marker "USMC 1935 Louisiana Pvt US Marine Corps"
Rosa Lee Walker, 90, crossed over peacefully on December 31, 2021 and this is her amazing story.
Rosa was born in Hemphill, Texas in 1931 to Dewey and Eva Buckley (both deceased). She graduated from Pineland High School in 1947 and hit the road to the big city of Houston where she began her career at Southwestern Bell. She immediately joined the Communication Workers of America, which would set the stage for the rest of her life's work. She soon became a full-time union organizer and then went to work for the Harris County AFL-CIO and eventually, the Texas AFL-CIO in Austin in 1965.
Rosa was a force to be reckoned with in life, and in the labor movement. She fought tirelessly for equal rights and fair pay for all working people. She was caring, compassionate and a bulldog with a passion when it came to fighting for working class people. Rosa was a leading figure in the labor movement in the 50's and early 60's when it was predominately a 'man's world'. She stood and fought arm in arm with workers in hard fought and often dangerous fights to organize unions and win fair pay and safe working conditions.
Rosa's many accomplishments included: induction into both the Texas AFL CIO Labor Hall of Fame and the Texas Women's Hall of Fame; founding member of the National Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW); Vice President of Texas Coalition of Labor Union Women; long time elected member of the Democratic National Committee; member of the Texas Judicial Conduct Commission; founder of the Texas Consumer Association; member of the Red Cross Midwestern Advisory Board; and recognitions by resolution of the Texas House of Representatives, Texas Senate and the Congress of the United States. She was also a key force behind the Texas Democratic Women, and was a lifelong member of the Capitol Area Democratic Women.
Rosa also served people, especially union members, in need across the state. She coordinated disaster relief operations with the Red Cross in hurricanes, tornados, floods, and plane crashes and worked on site tirelessly until everyone was clothed, fed, had a place to stay and received some assistance to get back on their feet. Rosa went into disaster areas before power, phones and even windows in hotels were replaced, knowing workers needed help to get their families settled, get back to work, and replace valuable items such as medications.
Rosa was a legendary figure in the Texas Labor movement and earned the respect of law makers, politicians, and the working people of Texas regardless of political affiliation. Rosa was a mentor to many men and women in the labor movement and elected officials at every level of government. She was particularly an inspiration and mentor to union women, and created pathways for women to lead across the state.
Rosa routinely received calls for advice, and made calls to praise or admonish individuals as the situation dictated. (You did not want to be the subject of the latter). Rosa's advice was never sugar coated, but you knew it was given for the recipient's best interest or the best interest of the community or group. Rosa gave respect and earned respect of many as a result.
Rosa believed every election was important - from school board to the President of the United States of America. She spearheaded voter registration drives, protest marches, peaceful civil disobedience and conducted training for activists and workers alike. Rosa Walker was frequently asked to be a speaker at functions, and always well received.
In short, Rosa Walker was a pioneering labor leader and feminist, ahead of her time and leading the way. She made a difference for the better for all working people.
Rosa is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Boyce Breedlove; sisters, Annie Nipper, Lucille Miller and Velma Westmoreland; and brother, T.J. Buckley.
She is survived by her loving daughter and care taker of many years, Debbie Jennings of Austin; sister, Mary Townsend of Nacogdoches and many nieces and nephews who she loved.
Her daughter would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Heart-to-Heart Hospice Care in Austin. They were all amazing and especially to her nurse Diana who was a rock to lean on in her final days.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no services. A private graveside was held at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to Hospice, the food bank in your area or the Texas AFL-CIO scholarship fund (PO. 12727, Austin, TX 78711).
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A similar biography was on the front page of The Sabine County Reporter, January 12, 2022, titled "Sabine County loses local legacy on New Year's Eve; What a life!"
1930 Census
Texas, Jefferson County, Port Arthur City
Enumerated 14 Apr 1930
ED 123-59 SD 27 Sheet 16A Stamped 265
18th Street
1023-289-394
Buckley, Roy Had M W 28 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Refinery
Buckley, Beaulah Wf F W 24 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Clinton Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Elaine Dtr F W 4 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Louise Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, William Brother-in-law M W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Refinery
The 2021 obituary of her sister, Rosa Lee Walker, notes that Rosa was preceded in death by "sisters Annie NIPPER, Lucille MILLER and Velma WESTMORELAND; and brother TJ Buckley.....survived by sister Mary TOWNSEND of Nacogdoches."
The 2021 obituary of her sister, Rosa Lee Walker, notes that Rosa was preceded in death by "sisters Annie NIPPER, Lucille MILLER and Velma WESTMORELAND; and brother TJ Buckley.....survived by sister Mary TOWNSEND of Nacogdoches."
Virgie Speights writes that the widowed Sudie Halbert Wilson, at age 74, "made her home in a neat two room apartment in the home of Miss Vera Buckley."
Sometimes shown as William Archibald Buckley, however Teresa Cunningham writes that "William N. lost a brother Young Archie in Virginia. All the Buckley family who went to Sabine County named one of their boys William Archer, not Archibald. My Grandfather was Archie. My GrGrandfather was William N. Buckley's brother. "
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 4A Stamped 154
56-57
Buckley, William A Head M W 47 m1 18 Tx Ala Miss Farm
Buckley, Fannie R Wf F W 35 m1 18 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, William E Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Roy Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Alef M. Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Vera Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 30, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 12 A Stamped 34
Hemphill County and North from Hemphill
187-191
Buckley, William E Hd M W 37 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Carpenter Public Building
Buckley, Estelle Wf F W 34 m 18 La La Ga
Buckley, Rodney A Son M W 13 S Tx Tx La
Buckley, Gene T Son M W 2 11/12 S Tx Tx La
In her transcription of the Hemphill City Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary indicates that this grave is marked with a military marker only, Co. C. Regt Texas Cav CSA, and further notes that he was the son of M. Archer Buckley and Charity Bennett, and that his wife was Ruth Mary Ann Land
1870 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabinetown
Enumerated 26 July 1870
Page 9 Stamped 11
388-388
Buckley, William 49 M W Farmer $500 $800 Ala
Buckley, Ruth 22 F W Keeping House Miss
Buckley, Francis 13 F W Tx
Buckley, Mary C 11 F W Tx
Buckley, Nancy E 8 F W Tx
Buckley, William E 6 M W Tx
Buckley, Young A 4 M W Tx
Buckley, Laura E 2 F W Tx
1880 Census
Enumerated 29 and 30 June 1880
Page 18B SD 1 ED 85
179-182
White, Henry S Jr W M 23 Farmer Tx Ga Miss
White, Mary W F 22 Wf Keeping House Tx Ala Miss
White, William C W M 1 Son Texas
180-183
Buckley, William N W M 50 Farmer Ala Ga Ga
Buckley, Ruthy M W F 43 Wf Keeping House Miss Miss Miss
Buckley, Frances E W F 23 Dtr At Home Tx
Buckley, Nancy E W F 19 Dtr At Home Tx
Buckley, William A W M 17 Son Farm Laborer Tx
Buckley, Young E W M 14 Son Farm Laborer Tx
Buckley, Laura E W F 11 Dtr W F 11 Dtr Farm Laborer Tx
Buckley, Ruthy O W F 8 Dtr Tx
Buckley, John C W M 6 Son Tx
Buckley, Jefferson B W 1 Son Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam Pr 4
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 4A
61-61
Buckley, Young Head W M Feb 1866 34 m3 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Buckley, Mary Wf W F Jan 1871 29 m3 2/1 Tx Ala Miss
Buckley, Pearl Dtr W F Sept 1899 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Nary Boarder W M Jan 1880 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Johnson, E Servant W M May 1854 46 S Tx Ind Ind Farm Laborer
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 4A
Stamped 154
56-57
Buckley, William A Head M W 47 m1 18 Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Buckley, Fannie R Wf F W 35 M1 18 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, William E Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Roy Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Alef M Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Vera Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
60-61
Buckley, Young E Head M W 44 M 13 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Buckley, Mary E Wf F W 38 m1 13 7/3 Tx Ala Miss
Buckley, Pearl V Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Roy Y Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Buckley, Iva D Dtr (sic) F (sic) W 1 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheet 4B
79-80
Buckley, Young Head M W 53 M Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Buckley, Mary Wf F W 49 M Tx Ala Miss
Buckley, Pearl Dtr F W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Roy Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Iby Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDBD-RLT
name: Addie Buckner Beddoe
death date: 25 Oct 1930
death place: Dallas, Texas
gender: Female
race: White
death age: 68 years 20 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 05 Oct 1862
birthplace: Paris, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name: A.F. Beddoe, Dr.
father's name: R.C. Buckner
father's birthplace: Tennessee
mother's name: Vilma Long
mother's birthplace: Kentucky
occupation: Housewife
place of residence: Dallas, Texas
cemetery: Grove Hill
burial place:
burial date: 27 Oct 1930
Informant: H. F. Buckner, Buckners Orphan Home
additional relatives:
film number: 2135391
digital film number: 4163674
image number: 2694
reference number: 47617
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Addie Buckner Beddoe, 1930
Cass City Chronicle
May 19, 1993, Page 12
Obituaries
Alice Elliott
Mrs. Alice Mae Elliott, 75, of Ubly, died Thursday, May 13, at Four Season of Bad Axe, after an illness of several months.
She was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Cass City, the daughter of Fred and Mary E. (Mark) Buehrly.
Miss Buehrly was married to David D. Elliott March 15, 1944, in Louisville, Ky., making their home in Ubly. Mr. Elliott died Dec. 1, 1978.
Mrs. Elliott attended Salem United Methodist Church in Cass City and participated in all their functions. She was an avid quilter and gardener and had been a bookkeeper for the ST&H Oil Company in Ubly for over 52 years.
She is survived by one son, Robert Elliott of Ubly; 2 grandchildren, Kristy Lynne and Kati Sue, also of Ubly, and one brother, Keith Buehrly of Livonia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elliott were conducted at the Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Ray, pastor, officiating.
Interment was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.
Arrangements were made by Little's Funeral Home, Cass City.
Memorials may be given to the church.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2011)
Funeral services are being held today (Friday) for Mrs. Burton ELLIOTT, 67, lifelong resident of Cass City. The remains are being brought from the Douglas Funeral Home to the Salem Evangelical U.B. Church at noon to lie in state until 2:00 p.m., the time of the service. Rev. S.R. Wurtz will officiate. Mrs. Elliott, who had been ill for three weeks in her home, was taken to the Pleasant Home Hospital Monday afternoon where she died Tuesday night. Mrs. Elliott was born March 7, 1886, near Cass City, the daughter of Mrs. Leonard BUEHRLY and the late Mr. BUEHRLY. On November 26, 1908, she married Mr. Burton ELLIOTT in Cass City. She was a member of the Salem U.B. Church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Francis ELLIOTT of Cass City and Leonard ELLIOTT of Ubly; a grandson; her aged mother, Mrs. Catherine BUEHRLY; two sisters, Mrs. S. C. (Striffler) and Mrs. Walter (Elsie) ANTHES, and three brothers, Fred, Edward and Lawrence BUEHRLY, all of this vicinity. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
Bertha was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for Bonnie's 1981 unpublished manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family.
Volume 19, September 3, 1956 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST reports that Dale Buehrly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Buehrly, entered the U.S. Army in October, 1955. He was stationed at Camp Erwin in Barstow, California.
Volume 26, September 5, 1966 of the BROADCAST reported he has purchased the George Kolb farm in Cass City.
Cass City Chronicle
December 6, 1989
Page 2
Cass City Personal & Social
Ulla KYTOOGA of Jansa, Finland, is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Dale BUEHRLY. Miss KYTOOGA spent six weeks in 1981 with the Buehrlys as an exchange student.
Obituary
Dale E. Buehrly, 76, of Cass City died following a long illness Saturday, March 17, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 1935 at home in Cass City to Lawrence and Ethel (White) Buehrly. He married Louise May Sutherland December 19, 1959 in the United Methodist Church parsonage in Cass City.
After graduating from high school Dale served in the U.S. Army. Dale worked as a Die Setter for Sebewaing Industries retiring in 1988 after 35 years. During that time he was also a crop and cattle farmer, tending four farms. Dale and Louise enjoyed traveling. They visited every state except four and visited 14 different countries. They were host parents for an exchange student from Finland in 1981 and were happy to visit her home and travel with her throughout Europe and still consider her their daughter. Dale was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, the church his grandfather started by hiring a German minister. Dale had a deep Christian faith and attended church regularly and served on many committees over the years. He was a member of the Caro American Legion Post #7, Octagon Barn Committee, Old Engine Hit and Miss Club, Cass City Layman's Club and was an active supporter of Bay Shore Camp. Dale loved the woods. After Sunday dinner they would take a four wheeler ride into the woods. Chopping wood was one of his favorite things to do. He enjoyed woodworking projects including building a playhouse for his granddaughter and a greenhouse that he and Louise enjoyed many meals in. Dale and Louise enjoyed camping.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Louise; children: Larry (Tamara) Buehrly of Cass City, Christine (Ken) Harris of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren: Nathan Buehrly, Scott (Stacey) Buehrly, Lauren Harris, Kenny Harris, Brooke Robinson, Becca (Josh) Adams, Alex Robinson; great grandchildren: Braden and Tayler; brother, Don Buehrly of Cass City; special friends and neighbors: Dale and Lugene Peters of Cass City. He is preceded in death by his sister, Esther Buehrly and his parents, Lawrence and Ethel Buehrly.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Cass City United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Roe officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Gerald Auten, Keith Mitchell, Ron Geiger, Dick Easton; active pallbearers: George Rueger, Marvin Webber, Harold Hempel, Ray Caverly, Dale Peters, Bob Wood. Military honors under the direction of Caro American Legion Post #7 and U.S. Army. Memorials may be made to Hospice Advantage or Cass City United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
(Research):Dale Buehrly was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family. He later corresponded with Melinda McLemore Strong in San Antonio.
Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, February 8, 1989
Page Four
Edward Buehrly
Edward Buehrly, 93, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Wednesday, Feb 1, 1989 at the Provincial House, after a long illness.
He was born Sept 6, 1895, on the family Centennial farm in Elkland Township where he lived all his life. He was the son of Leonard and Catherine (Burke) Buehrly.
He was married Janet Gardner on May 7, 1919, in Cass City. Mrs. Buehrly died Dec. 30, 1968.
Mr. Buehrly was one of the oldest members of Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City and one of the few remaining World War I veterans, having served with the United States Army Infantry. He was also a member of American Legion of Cass City.
He is survived by one son and his wife, Carl Buehrly, and his wife Carolyn of Lansing, three grandchildren; Robert Buehrly of Traunik, Mrs. Michael (Colleen) Portale of Marquette and Miss Mary Lynn Buehrly of Lansing; and three great-grandchildren, Bridgette, Tiffany and Bethany.
Two brothers, Fred and Lawrence Buehrly; and three sisters, Bertha Elliott, Mary Striffler and Elsie Anthes preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City with the Rev Clare Patton, pastor, officiating. Interment with full military honors was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)
Arrangements were by Little's Funeral Home of Cass City.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
EDWARD BUEHRLY 06 Sep 1895 Feb 1989 48726 (Cass City, Tuscola, MI) (none specified) 386-38-4156 Michigan
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 1, 1980
Page Six
Elsie Anthes dies on 89th birthday
Elsie Christine Anthes, 89, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died on her 89th birthday last Thursday at Hills and Dales General Hospital after a long illness. She was born April 24, 1891, on the family homestead farm, in Elkland township, the daughter of Leonard and Catherine (Buerk) BUEHRLY.
Miss Buehrly married Walter Anthes March 24, 1945, in Cass City. He died November 16, 1966.
Mrs. Anthes was a member of the Salem United Methodist church since childhood.
She is survived by two brothers, Lawrence BUEHRLY and Edward BUEHRLY, both of Cass City; three stepsons, Roy Anthes of Cass City, Harold Anthes of Potiac and Paul Anthes of Conway, Ark., two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lucille BUSH of Caro and Mrs. Alice BEECHER of Bad Axe; 14 step-grandchildren and a number of step-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
Mrs. Anthes was taken from Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, to the Salem United Methodist church at noon Sunday, to lie in state until 1:30 funeral service. Rev. Eldred Kelley officiated. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
She was one the family members BonnieMargaret Jacobs personally interviewed when preparing her history of the Benkelman family.
His Registration card for the First World War listed his full name as Fred Leonard Buehrly, born May 7, 1889 in Elkland Township. At the time he completed this registration, he was a farmer in Elkland Towship, of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buehrly enjoyed a trip to the Upper Peninsula with their grandson, Rob Elliott, and his parents in celebration of his graduation. They spent a week at the Buehrly and Elliott trailers near Wolverine, Michigan.
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 26, 1971
Page 14
Fred Buehrly dies at grass fire
A minor grass fire at 7183 Reed Road resulted in the unexpected death of Fred Buehrly, 82, when too much excitement apparently resulted in a heart attack Tuesday, August 24.
Firemen from Cass City arrived at the Buehrly home to find neighbors, a rural mail carrier, and Buehrly's wife, Mary, fighting the grass fire. It had started when some burning willow branches spread out of control.
Elwyn HELWIG, fireman, said he asked Mrs. Buehrly where her husband was. She found hime lying in the kitchen by the back door.
Helwig, a former Army Medic, felt for a pulse, but said he could find nothing. He then radioed for an ambulance. Buehrly was pronounced dead on arrival at Hills and Dales General Hospital.
A lifelong Cass City resident, he was born March 9, (sic) 1889 to Leonard and Catherine Burke Buehrly. He married the former Mary Mark September 22, 1915, and was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Alice) ELLIOTT of Ubly; a son, Keith, of Livonia and four grandchildren. Also, two brothers, Edward and Lawrence and a sister, Mrs. Elsie ANTHES, all of Cass City. Two sisters preceded him in death.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 27, from the Salem United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ira Wood officiating. The body will lie in state at thet church beginning at noon. Burial will be at Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
Hilda Stickley Benkelman writes that "When Leonard was eight, his father died. His mother later remarried, and life with his new stepfather was unpleasant. At age 14, using a small inheritance from an aunt to pay his passage, Leonard emigrated to America. He landed at Ellis Island with 25 cents in his pocket, and went to first live with his Uncle John Schiefle near Buffalo, New York. He worked for others on farms, and also attended school, but became very homesick for Germany. He was persuaded to visit his Aunt, Catherine Benkelman nee Schiefle in Cass City before returning to Germany, and did so. His Aunt made a home for him, and he again worked for neighboring farmers, helping to clear the land on which part of Cass City is located.
Leonard was happy to find the Buerk family living in Cass City, as they were well acquainted in Germany. He visited them often, and in 1885 married their only child, Catherine. The young family started out with one cow, a one room home, and a log stable. Leonard often left home at daybreak, working all day for 50 cents, and returning home after dark. Since they didn't even have a fence, he then had to light a lantern and go in search of their cow in order to milk her. Leonard was active in his church, on both the building committee and superintendent of the Sunday School. In 1900, the Buehrly family moved into the Buerk home and took care of Catherine's aging parents. They remained in the family home after her parents died."
Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 22, Number 46
Cass City, Mich., Friday, Feb. 10. 1939
L. Buehrly Was Elkland Pioneer
Came From New York and Continued Residence Here Since 1876
Leonard Buehrly, for 62 years a resident of Elkland Township, passed away at his farm home three miles northeast of Cass City, late Friday afternoon, after an illness of nearly a year's duration.
Funeral services were conducted at the Evangelical Church on Tuesday afternoon by Dr. R.N. Holsaple. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery. Leonard Buehrly was born in Borthinger, Wuertemberg, Germany, on February 21, 1859, and at the age of 14, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean all alone as far as his friends and relatives were concerned. He landed in Buffalo, N.Y. with exactly 25 cents in his pocket. An uncle lived at Buffalo and after a short stay in his home, Mr. Buehrly found employment on a farm. At Christmas time in 1876, he came to Cass City where he entered the employ of Adam Benkelman on a farm two miles northeast of the village. On March 24, 1885, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Buerk. The early married years of Mr. and Mrs. Buehrly in Section 23, Elkland, presented the hardships of Pioneer days in this community which they met with a courageous spirit and with unfailing industry. The have resided on the same farm since their marriage nearly 54 years ago. In 1935, they celebrated their golden wedding at their farm home on the afternoon of March 24, surrounded by a large company of relatives, and the next evening, they were honored at a public reception at the Evangelical Church attended by a large group of relatives and friends. During his residence here, Mr. Buehrly had been a member of the Evangelical Church, serving that society as a member of the board of trustees for 25 years, as Sunday School superintendent for three years, and as calls leader and steward. Mr. Buehrly was a member of the building committee in charge of the erection of the first Evangelical Church edifice her in 1884.In this age of endevouring to shift burdens on other shoulders, it is rather unusual to find one anxious to assume more than his allotted shares of the day's burdens. However, there are such rare people, and such a man was Leonard Buehrly, who early in life, was taught that every industrious many, in every lawful calling, is a useful man. Coupled with an industrious spirit was honesty and frugalilty, all of which combined in making Mr. Buehrly a useful citizen. Mrs. Buehrly is survived by his widow and six children, Fred, Edward and Lawrence BUEHRLY, Mrs. Burt A. ELLIOT, Mrs. S.C. STRIFFLER, and Miss Elsie BUEHRLY. All are residents of Elkland Township. Friends and relatives from a distance in attendance at the funeral services were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred BERNICKER of Saginaw, Frank STRIFFLER, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. KAISER and son, Kenneth, of Detroit; Mrs. Margaret GOLL and son, Carl of Unionville; Mr. and Mrs. Fred MENZEL of Sebewaing; Mr. and Mrs. Henry BLASI and threee daughters of Kilmanagh; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar WEBBER of Owendale; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BEST of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Dan SCHIELE of Caro; Mr. and Mrs. Harry YOUNG of Elkton.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
1880 Census
Census Place:Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Source:FHL Film 1254607 National Archives Film T9-060
7 Page 95B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John STRIFFLER Self M M W 47 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: FRANCE Mo: FRANCE
Mary STRIFFLER Wife F M W 41 WERTENBURG Occ: Keeping House Fa: WERTENBURG Mo: WERTENBURG
Emmiline STRIFFLER Dau F S W 19 MI Occ: Without Occupation Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
George A. STRIFFLER Son M S W 16 MI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Salome STRIFFLER Dau F S W 13 MI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Martha STRIFFLER Dau F S W 7 MI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Esther STRIFFLER Dau F S W 2 MI Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Leonard BUEHRLY Other M S W 21 WERTENBURG Occ:Farmer Fa: WERTENBURG Mo: WERTENBURG
Philipp STRIFFLER Nephew M S W19 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 15, 1981
Page Nine
Buehrly funeral Thursday
Lawrence William Buehrly, 79, of Buehrly Road, Cass City, died suddenly Monday, at his home. He was born June 30, 1902, in Elkland Township, on the now centennial farm where he lived all his life, the son of Leonard and Catherine (Buerk) Buehrly. Buehrly married Ethel WHITE June 29, 1929, in Cass City. They made their home on the family farm.
He was a member of Salem United Methodist church of Cass City, the Gleaners and the Tuscola County Farm Board.
Buehrly is survived by his wife; one daughter, Esther BUEHRLY, Cass City; two sons, Donald BUEHRLY and Dale BUEHRLY, both of Cass City; one grandson, one granddaughter, and two great-grandsons. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
Buehrly will be taken from Little's Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday to the Salem United Methodist church to lie in state until the 1 p.m. funeral service. Rev. Eldred Kelley will officiate. Burial will be in Elkland cemetery, Cass City.
Cass City Chronicle
July 17, 1908
Local Items, Page 4
While returning from a berry patch southeast of town Monday, the horse driven by Mrs. Fred Buerk and her granddaughter, Miss Mary Buehrley, became frightened at the big umbrella ont eh mail wagon and Mrs. Buerk was thrown from the buggy. Her head was caught between the wheel and the buggy box and she was extricated from her perilous posistion with difficulty. Mrs. Buerk's face was badly bruised but her injuries are not considered servious. Miss Buerhly escaped uninjured and showed great pluck during the excitement.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, October 2008)
Cass City Chronicle
January 2, 1964
Mrs. Sol Striffler Services Thursday
Funeral services are to be held at the Cass City EUB Church at 2 p.m. Thursday for Mrs. Mary Striffler, lifelong resident of Cass City. Mrs. Striffler, 77, died in her home Monday, December 30, following a year's illness. Born Jun 19, 1886 in Cass City, she was the former Mary BUEHRLY, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard BUEHRLY. She married Solomon Striffler June 29, 1910 in Cass City. The Rev. R.E. Beits and the Rev. S.R. Wurtz were to officiate at the services. Besides her husband, survivors are two sons, Delbert Striffler of Caro and the Rev. Russell STRIFFLER of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Walter Anthes of Cass City, and three brothers, Edward BUEHRLY, Fred BUEHRLY, and Lawrence BUEHRLY, all of Cass City, and four grandchildren. Burial is to be in the Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church for Mrs. Catherine Buehrly, pioneer resident of this community, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter ANTHES. She had been in ill health for the past two years. The Rev. S.R. Wurtz and Rev. Stanley Kirn officiated. Mrs. Buehrly was born in Waldhausen, Wurttemberg, Germany, August 16, 1865, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick BUERK and came to this country with her parents when she was seven years old. The settled on a farm three and one-half miles northeast of Cass City. On March 24, 1885, she married Mr. Leonard BUEHRLY at her home in Elkland Township. Following their marriage, they made their home on a farm near the homestead. Mr. Buehrly died February 4, 1939, and in 1945 Mrs. Buehrly came to live with her daughter, Mrs. ANTHES, where she had lived until her death. Mrs. Buehrly had been a faithful member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Cass City since early childhood and attended services when they were being held in the Walmsley School. She watched the church grow to the present time. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Elsie) ANTHES of Novesta Township and Mrs. S.C. (Mary) STRIFFLER of Elkland Township; three sons, Fred, Edward and Lawrence, all of Elkland Township; then grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Little's Funeral Home and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
Word was received here Wednesday of the sudden death of Charles Buerk of Caro, a brother of Fred Buerk. The funeral service will be held in Caro Sunday.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Indian Fields Township, Caro Village
Enumerated 12 June 1900
SD 8 ED 118 Sheet 1A Stamped 210
6-6
Buerk, Charles Hd W M Feb 1851 49 M 24 Germany Germany Germany 1872 28 Na Farmer
Buerk, Mary Wife W F Aug 1855 45 M 24 0/0 Wisc Germany Germany
Burk, Archie Boarder W M Feb 1888 12 S Mich Mich Mich At School
1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Indian Fields Township, Caro Village
Enumerated 28 and 20 April 1910
SD 8 ED 122 Sheet 12A
414-305-309
Buerk, Charles Hd M W 58 M1 30 Germany/German Germany/German Germany/German 1872 Laborer Odd Jobs
Buerk, Mary Wf F W 58 m1 30 0/0 Wisc Germany/German Germany/German
Frederick Buerk was a carpenter and undertaker, making caskets of wood, in Waldhausen, Germany. He made the wooden trunks bound by iron straps to carry the families possesions during their journey to America. He bought land from John Striffler to establish a farm.
The Buerk's lost their possessions in the fire of 1881. Fred had just erected a new grainery and completed thrashing, leaving a large straw stack when the fire swept through in September. It ignited Fred's straw stack and burned the barns and house. The family survived by lying face down in a sugar cane patch, which kept them from suffocating from the smoke of the sorgum field, which was still green. They were forever grateful to Reverend Fred Klump, who carried a dish of water to wet his eyes as he walked through the woods until he found them still alive. Those families who were spared the tragedy of "burning out" formed a relief agency from which the Buerk's and others received hay, lumber, furniture and other supplies. Starting over again, the family picked blackberries in the woods which Catherine carried in a basket on her head to town and traded. The next summer the buildings were rebuilt and the family carried-on. The family rebuilt one half mile south of the original buildings on what is now the Lawrence Buehrly farm. (From Art Peck book, recounting the memories shared by Mrs. Elsie C. Anthes of Cass City, with additional information from an article about the Frederick Benkelman family from Volume 27 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 4, 1967, as well as from BonnieMargaret Jacobs unpublished 1981 manuscript, p. 161).
Cass City Chronicle
September 6, 1912
Local Items, Page 5
While driving to Cass City Saturday afternoon the horse of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buerk became frightened and ran into the ditch. Mr. Buerk was thrown from the buggy and dragged some distance in the water. Fortunately neither Mr. or Mrs. Buerk sustained any serious injuries and aside from a few broken eggs no damage was done.
Cass City Chronicle
April 2, 1915
Elkland Twp. Pioneer
Fred Buerk Laid to Rest Tuesday, March 30
Elkland township loses another pioneer in the death of Fred Buerk who passed away Saturday night, March 27, following an illness of several years duration.
Fred Buerk was born in Walthausen, Wuertemberg, Germany, Sept. 16, 1840. In 1867 he was married to Catherine Benkelman. Two children were born to this union, one dying in infancy. In 1873 he and his family came to America, locating at Cass City where he endured the hardships of pioneer life, clearing the farm on which he lived and where he passed away. He was converted to God in 1874 under the labors of Rev. Berge. He continued a faithful member of the Evangelical Church and held many important offices of the society. Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Leonard Buehrly, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. A. Schweitzer of Bay City, a former pastor of the deceased, preached a short funeral service in German at the residence and Rev. D.J. Feather, pastor of the local Evangelical Church, officiated at the church service. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John F. BURK Self M Male W 39 WERTENBERG Carpenter WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Cathrine BURK Wife M Female W 36 WERTENBERG Keeping House WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Cathrine BURK Dau S Female W 14 WERTENBERG At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Christina BURK Mother Female W 63 WERTENBERG WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Source Information:
Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254607 NA Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 96C
BOYETT, Barbara Diane, 64, homemaker, and Ernest Jackson Jr., 64, pastor, of Austin died Nov. 29. Visitation 6 p.m. today, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Congress location. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, High Pointe Baptist Church. Burial Junction Cemetery.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on 05 Dec 2011
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Barbara and Jackson Boyett were killed instantly on November 29, 2011 when a vehicle crossed the center line and hit their van head-on. Barbara was born in Angleton, Texas, on March 20, 1947, and was the daughter of Reid Buis and Aleen Whittaker Buis of Angleton, Texas. She held a Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature from The University of Texas at Austin. Barbara married Ernest Jackson Boyett, Jr. on December 18, 1971. "Her one wish was that neither one would go first and either one would have to live without the other one," said Max Smith, an elder at Dayspring Fellowship. Burial was in the Junction City Cemetery, Junction, Texas, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
A Milligan native, he graduated with the class of 1919 from High School in Milligan. He attended the University of Nebraska two years. Edward was employed at the James Bors Garage as a Mechanic for many years. After the passing of James Bors in 1943, Edward went into partnership with James Bors's sons-in-law; Deryl Hillis and Charles Baer, being in the Ford dealership. The partnership dissolved in 1956 and Edward purchased the Slezak Garage building, where he continued in the Garage business, known as Swede's Motor Service, until his retirement in 1967. (Milligan, pp 215 - 216).
1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Prct
Enumerated 9 and 10 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 124 Sheet 3B
55-55
Bulin, Albert Head M W 54 M 1870 Na 1877 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farmer
Bulin, Antonie Wf F W 50 M 1890 Na 1890 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Bulin, Anna Dtr F W 27 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Bulin, Frank Son M W 22 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farm Laborer
Bulin, Eddie Nephew M W 18 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
He graduated from Milligan High School in 1914, and attended the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture. He managed the Bulin farm after the death of his father. He was a member of the Knight of Pythias Lodge in Milligan. Frank died April 3, 1932 from injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks previously at the age of 34 years and 11 1/2 months with burial in the Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan, p 216).
Helen Bulin, age 22, was living with her Aunt and Uncle, Anna HAMOUZ and Dr. V.V. SMRHA, at the time of the 1930 Fillmore County, Nebraska census. She was a teacher.
Vaclav and Marie Kosa Bulin circa 1868, settling first with relatives in Yuba, Wisconsin. Vaclav was a builder and cabinent maker. While in Wisconsin, they had twin boys and a baby girl. They moved to Glengary Township in the winter of 1878. There they came to live with Jan Kotas, Marie Bulin's uncle who lived in a sod hut near Milligan. Vaclav built the church on the north cemetery, for which Jan Kotas donated the lumber. Vaclav bought 160 acres, SE 1/4 Section 13 Glengary Township, Railroad Land, near Milligan.
In the spring of 1888, the blizzard year, the five children of Vaclav and Marie Bulin took sick with diptheria. Three children died within a week, Mary age nine and the twin boys, Frank and Joe, age seven. It is said that a lady from Strang heard of the disease and came in her buggy, and treated the children "with a powder." The children stopped dying and the two who survived were W. J. and Albert Bulin. (Milligan, pp 214 - 215)
The 1900 census indicates they also had a son John, born ca Dec 1879 who was still living in their home. Additionally, Mary was shown as the mother of 6 children in total, three still living.
Census Place:Glengary, Fillmore, Nebraska
Source:FHL Film 1254748 National Archives Film T9-0748 Page 50
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James BULIN Self M M W 42 BOHEMEN Occ: Farmer Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
Mary BULIN Wife F M W 41 BOHEMEN Occ: Housekeeper Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
Albert BULIN Son M S W 16 BOHEMEN Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
James BULIN Son M S W 15 BOHEMEN Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 4A Stamped 136
70-72
Bulin, Vaclav Head W M Nov 1842 58 m 36 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1868 32 Na Farmer
Bulin, Mary Wf W F Oct 1839 60 M1 36 6/3 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1868 32
Bulin, John Son W M Dec 1879 (sic) 20 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp, Village of Milligan
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 1B
13-13
Bulin, W. J. Head W M May 1866 34 11 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Dealer in Pumps
Bulin, Rosie W W F Dec 1870 29 m 11 8/6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Bulin, Mary Dtr W F Nov 1891 8 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bulin, Albert Son W M Apr 1893 7 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bulin, Emma Dtr W F July 1894 5 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bulin, Ada Dtr W F Mar 1896 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Bulin, Mollie Dtr W F Oct 1897 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Bulin, Rosie Dtr W F Mar 1899 1 Neb Bohemia Bohemia
1910 Census
California, Glenn County, Twp 1
29 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 27 Sheet 4A
50-51
Bulin, William J Head W M 43 m1 21 Wisc Bohemia Farmer
Bulin, Rose Wf F W 38 m1 21 11/9 Bohemia Bohemia
Bulin, Mary Dtr F W 18 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Albert Son M W 16 S Neb Wisc Bohemia Farm Laborer
Bulin, Emma Dtr F W 15 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Ada Dtr F W 14 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Molly Dtr F W 12 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Rose Dtr F W 11 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Edward Son M W 10 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Ella Dtr F W 6 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Bulin, Helen Dtr F W 4 S Neb Wisc Bohemia
Zajic, Joseph Boarder M W 59 D Bohemia Bohemia 1868 Na Farmer Laborer
The census shows that the Bulins native language was German, while that of their boarder, Joseph Zajic, was Czech. The native language of the Bulin's was most likely actually also Czech.
After his marriage, he bought 160 acres in Saline County, Nebraska SW1/4 in Section 18 Atlanta Township. Albert was one of the progressive farmers of the community, engaging extensively in pure-bred stock raising of the first Shorthorn Cattle in this community, Percheron horses and Poland China hogs. He raised peacocks and had the first pheasants by ordering eggs from Pennsylvania and hatching them. He also had the first alfalfa grown in the area. (Milligan, p 215)
FindAGrave shows that he was a veteran of World War I.
1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Precinct
Enumerated 6 through 9 May 1910
SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 7B
136-138
Bulin, Albert Head M W 45 m1 21 AustBohemian AustBohemian AustBohemian 1868 Na English Farmer
Bulin, Tonie Wf F W 40 m1 21 4/4 AustBohemian AustBohemian AustBohemian 1880 English
Bulin, Mary Dtr F W 20 S Neb AustBohemian AustBohemian English
Bulin, Anna Dtr F W 18 S Neb AustBohemian AustBohemian English
Bulin, Rosie Dtr F W 16 S Neb AustBohemian AustBohemian English
Bulin, Frank Son M W 13 S Neb AustBohemian AustBohemian English
Bulin, Marie Mother F W 69 Wd AustBohemian AustBohemian AustBohemian 1868 Bohemian Own Income
Novak, Anton Hired Man M W 22 S AustBohemian AustBohemian AustBohemian 1903 Al English Farm Laborer
Stich, Frank Hired Man M W 21 S AustBohemian AustBohemian AustBohemian 1906 Al English Farm Laborer
1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Prct
Enumerated 9 and 10 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 124 Sheet 3B
55-55
Bulin, Albert Head M W 54 M 1870 Na 1877 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farmer
Bulin, Antonie Wf F W 50 M 1890 Na 1890 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Bulin, Anna Dtr F W 27 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Bulin, Frank Son M W 22 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farm Laborer
Bulin, Eddie Nephew M W 18 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
He was the son of Chauncy BULKLEY a merchant, who "for a long time held the office of justice of the peace in the town. He was very wealthy and lent considerable money to the town in the time of the Revolution, as appears by the books of the treasurer. October 23, 1774, he was married to Sarah, widow of Nathaniel DOANE, and daughter of Jonathan PARMELEE; she died in 1792, and he married Mary, widow of Joseph HURD and daughter of the Rev. Benjamin BOWERS. By her he had a son, Chauncy BOWERS, who married Lovina STRONG. Esquire BULKLEY died May 10, 1818, aged 75 years."
From The History of Middlesex County 1635-1885
J. H. Beers & Co, 36 Versey Street, New York
1884
Pages 198-217
Chatham,
The Early Settlers and Their Descendants, Part 1
(transcribed by Janece Streig)
http://dunhamwilcox.net/bios/chatham_bios.htm
Some researchers have shown that she and Lofton divorced, and that Elizabeth died in 1883. Bonnie Seiler, a descendant states that this is not correct. Her records indicated that Elizabeth died 15 April 1875.
Bonnie also notes that Elizabeth was marrid to George PARKER before she married Lofton Hayes McLemore. George was killed in the Civil War. Bonnie states that on the marriage record of Elizabeth and Loften Hayes she was listed as Elizabeth Parker, daughter of James and Sarah Bullard.
1883 Sampson County NC Will James BULLARD 30 Jan 1883 prob. 25 Oct 1886 Wife Elizabeth BULLARD 1 years support, tools, furniture, and rem. after her death to be sold and divided equally among my children Son John BULLARD, Daughter ELIZABETH McLEMORE, Daughter Mary L BULLARD, Dau. Sallie M SIMMONS, Dau. Matilda BULLARD, Son Thomas F BULLARD, Dau. Martha J AVRIT, Son James L BULLARD, Son Henry G BULLARD, Son Giles BULLARD...(Excerpt courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)
1860 Census
North Carolina, Southern District Little Coharie, P.O. Owensville
Enumerated 9 July 1860
509-492
James Bullard 51 M Farmer $3000 $3000 NC
Elizabeth Bullard 44 F NC
Elizabeth A. Bullard 17 F NC
Henry G. Bullard 16 M NC
James L. Bullard 14 M NC
Sarah M. Bullard 13 F NC
Ann M(atilda) Bullard 11 F NC
Thos. F. Bullard 8 M
1870 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie
Enumerated 15 Jun 1870
26-26
Bullard, James 61 M W Farmer NC
Bullard, Elizabeth 54 F W Keeping House NC
Carr, Martha 30 F W Keeping House NC
Carr, Mary 5 F W At Home NC
Carr, Sarah 1 F W At Home NC
Bullard, Minta 11 F B Keeping House NC
Bullard, Matilda 21 F W Keeping House NC
1880 Census Household:
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
James BULLARD Self M Male W 70 NC Farmer NC NC
Elizabeth BULLARD Wife M Female W 62 NC Keeping House NC NC
Mary SESSOMS Other S Female W 33 NC Servant NC NC
Micajah SESSOMS Other S Male W 8 NC NC NC
Source Information:
Census PlaceLittle Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254982 NA Film Number T9-0982
Page Number 208C