Lanville Milton Magner

Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave
Born: December 31, 1874 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: October 1, 1956 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

SOURCE:  I snapped these two photos - October 2016

 

  

Albert Maxcy Van Cleave

Born: February 11, 1873
Died: 1942
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
                



Go to find-a-grave.com (free website) to view the Van Cleave Family Memorial Pages.

Lanville Milton Magner

Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave, husband Albert M. Van Cleave -

Albert's Nickname:  Max


I am looking for Albert Maxey Van Cleave's obituary, stay tuned...

Lanville Milton Magner

After reading Cora (Magner) Van Cleave's obituary, I must admit that it was the 1st time I had heard that Lanville and Anna Magner family moved from Orleans, Indiana to Vilas, Kansas before living in Galesburg. 

Lanville Magner's obituary posted July 5, 2016 states "He moved with his family to Kansas in June 1883...".  His wife, Anna's obituary posted July 1, 2016 says "She moved with her husband from Indiana to Kansas in 1833."  I am pretty sure that is a typo and the newspaper meant 1883.  The parents did not mention Vilas so I looked back at the obituaries I've posted for their children.

Their son, John Edward Magner obituary posted August 30, 3016 reads "He moved to Galesburg, Kansas in 1883 and later to Parsons..."

Daughter, Minnie Florence Rambo obituary posted December 14, 2016 states "Mrs. Rambo was born August 24, 1868 at Orleans, Indiana and at the age of 14 (1882) came to the Galesburg area with her parents."

Son, Samuel Brown Magner obituary posted July 24, 2016 says "At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Kansas, settling on a farm north of Galesburg." 

Cora Luella Van Cleave obituary posted January 28, 2017 reads "At an early age, she moved to Vilas with her parents.  The family moved to Galesburg after living briefly at Vilas."

Leila Margaret Dunham, I plan to post her obituary in the next two weeks, but it reads "The family moved to Kansas, settling near Chanute, when she was four years old.  Later they moved to Galesburg."

I was born in Chanute and grew up in Topeka.  Yes, we visited our grandparents, Albert & Jennie (Gager) Magner many-many times in Galesburg, but never passed through this town.  So I googled it and learned that Vilas is a village in Colfax Township.  It was established in 1857 when the Osage Indians were a threat.  In 1874 grasshoppers came in August and ate everything.  By 1886 the building of the railroad was a boom for the community and shortly after, the town was able to build a one-room schoolhouse.  Well I learned something today and wanted to share with you : - ) 

Oh, Kansas became a state on this day, January 29, 1861.

  

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave - Obituary

The Parsons Sun Newspaper - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Monday, October 1, 1956 - Page 2

Mrs. Cora L. Van Cleave

       Special to The Sun

GALESBURG - Mrs. Cora Luella Van Cleave of Galesburg died at 10:30 a.m. today at Mercy Hospital in Parsons.  She was 82 years old.

Mrs. Van Cleave had been in poor health for the past four years.  She entered the hospital 11 days ago following a heart attack.

She was born in Orleans, Ind., December 31, 1874.  At an early age, she moved to Vilas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lanville Magner.

The family moved to Galesburg after living briefly at Vilas.  Mrs. Van Cleave spent the remainder of her life here.

She was married December 30, 1896 to Albert Max Van Cleave who died in 1942.

She leaves three sons; Noble, Kenneth and Lloyd Van Cleave, all of Galesburg; two sisters Mrs. Leila Dunham, Stark and Mrs. Minnie Rambo, Galesburg: seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Galesburg Methodist Church of which she is a member.  The Rev. Paul E. Holder will officiate.

The body is at Pierce Funeral Home in Erie and will be taken to the family home at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.  

Note: A very special thank you to Cheryl Brooks White for obtaining this obituary!

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter, Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave Family

Cora and Albert Van Cleave's Children (continued)
2. Son: Kenneth Charles Van Cleave, Sr.
Born: February 13, 1903
Died: June 29, 1970
Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Married:
Spouse: Margaret E. Robinson
Born:
Died:
Interment:
Children: Two
Kenneth, Jr. Van Cleave married Verna.  
Son, Harold Buford Van Cleave was born November 27, 1928 in Galesburg, Kansas and married Erma Jean Beeney on September 15, 1951.  They had four children.  Harold died December 18, 2013 in South St. Louis County, Missouri.

3. Lloyd M. Van Cleave
Born: March 4, 1909 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Died: February 9, 1992 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Married: October 17, 1933 - Oswego, Kansas - Labette County
       Marriage Source:  Lisa Bailey, thank you!
Spouse: Anna Lucille Neely
Born: August 31, 1913 - Urbana, Kansas - Neosho County
Died: April 15, 1977 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Lloyd and Anna Van Cleave Children:
Daughter: Carol Louise Van Cleave
Born: 1934
Died: 1934
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Headstone Reads:      Age 19 Days
                                         1934
                                Wilson Funeral Home

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter, Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave Family
Cora Luella Magner
Born: December 31, 1874 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: October 1, 1956 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Married: December 30, 1896 - Neosho County, Kansas
        Marriage Source: Lisa Bailey, thank you!
Spouse: Albert Maxcy "Max" Van Cleave
Born: February 11, 1873
Died: November 1942
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Cora and Albert Van Cleave's Children: Three
1. Son: Noble Everett Van Cleave
    Born: April 11, 1898 - Kansas
    Died: 1958
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Married: Unknown at this time
Spouse: Edith P. Trabue    Spouse Name Source: Social Security Death Index
Born: February 13, 1903
Died: June 29, 1970
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Noble and Edith Pearl VanCleave Children: Three
Son: Leland Evert Van Cleave
Born: April 6, 1922 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Died: May 31, 2007 - Saint Paul, Kansas - Neosho County    [Obituary on FAG]
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Daughter: Melba Jean Van Cleave
Born: 1925 - Kansas
Died: 1945 - Kansas
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Son: Melvin L. Van Cleave
Born: August 2, 1929 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Died: June 25, 2008 - Saint Paul, Kansas - Neosho  County    [Obituary on FAG]
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

**There was mention of one more sister, Joan Greenfeathers.  I will do further research.

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave, husband Albert M. Van Cleave


United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917 - 1918

1.  Name: Albert Maxcy Vancleve
2.  Permanent Address: RFD 1 - Galesburg, Kansas
3.  Age: 45
4.  Born: February 11, 1873
5.  Race: White
10. Native Born: Yes
16. Present Occupation: Farming
18. Place of Employment/Business:   RFD 1 - Galesburg, Kansas
19. Nearest Relative: Cora Luella Vancleve
20. Address:  RFD 1 - Galesburg, Kansas

Description of Registrant: 
Height:  Medium
Build:  Medium
Color of Eyes:  Blue
Color of Hair:  Brown

Signed by:  G.W. Coffman
Dated:        September 12, 1918
           
Stamped at the Bottom: Local Board of Neosho County - Erie, Kansas

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave, husband Albert M. Van Cleave

1880 US Census - North, Kansas - Labette County
Head of House: D. S. Vancleve    Age: 31       "D" stands for David
Wife: Priscilla Vancleve                Age: 33
Son: Albert Vancleve                    Age: 7
Daughter: Stella Vancleve            Age: 5
Son: Charles Vancleve                 Age: 2
Daughter: Altha Vancleve            Age: 2    

Althea Sarah Vancleve - Born: May 21, 1878 - March 15, 1943
Interment: Highland Cemetery - Ottawa, Kansas - Franklin County
Source: Social Security Death Index


1900 US Census - Ladore, Kansas - Neosho County
Head of House: David Vancleve       Age: 51
Wife: Priscilla C. Vancleve               Age: 53
Daughter: Stella M. Vancleve           Age: 24
Son: Charles Vancleve                     Age: 22
Daughter: Altha S. Vancleve            Age: 22
Daughter: Hattie P. Vancleve           Age: 17
Son: Earl D. Vancleve                      Age: 10

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave, husband Albert M. Van Cleave

Source: Pound and Kester Families containing an account of the ancestry of John Pound (born in 1735) and William Kester (born in 1733) and a genealogical record of all their descendants and other family historical matter.
Complied by John E. Hunt    First Edition    Chicago Regan Printing House 1904

Page 203:
9. Priscilla C. Sallee was born in Washington County, Indiana, January 2, 1847.  Moved to Labette County, Kansas, in March 1872, and to Neosho County in February, 1880, now residing near Ottawa, Kansas. 

Married, December 12, 1872 to David S. Vancleve, son of James and Martha (Lynd) Vancleve, born in Washington County, Indiana, December 31, 1875. 

Children: Albert Maxey Vancleve, born February 11, 1874
               Stella Melinda Vancleve, born August 23, 1877
               Charles Wright Vancleve, born May 21, 1879
               Altha Harah Vancleve, born May 21, 1879  (Sarah instead of Harah?)
               Hattie Frisoula Vancleve, born January 8, 1883
               Earle David Vancleve, born October 13, 1889
           
Albert Macey Vancleve, born February 11, 1874.  Resides near Galesburg, Kansas.  Married, December 30, 1897, Cora Magner, daughter of Lanville M. Magner and Anna (Tigrett) Magner,   born in Orange County, Indiana, December 31, 1875.  Child: Noble Everett Vancleve, born April 11, 1899

Correction: Cora, daughter of Lanville M. Magner and Anna (Taggart) Magner

Information Below from Linda (VanCleave) Foreman        Many thanks!
According to Priscilla Sallee's obituary, she was born at Claysville, Indiana on January 2, 1847.  It states that she was survived by five children: two daughters and three sons, as follows: A.M. VanCleave, of Galesburg, Charles of Springfield, Minn.; Althea, Hattie (Mrs. W.R.) Hackney and Earl all of Chanute.  One daughter died in 1915.  Stella Melinda was born 1875 (?)
Priscilla Catherine Sailee was David Samuel VanCleave's wife.  Priscilla's parents were Edward M. Salee and Christina McCoy.   (*Her maiden name is spelled three different ways)

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter, Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave

1910 US Census - Ladore, Kansas - Neosho County
Head of House: Maxie Van Cleave     Age: 37
Wife: Cora L. Van Cleave                   Age: 35
Son: Noble E. Van Cleave                  Age: 12
Son: Kenneth C. Van Cleave              Age: 7
Son: Lloyd M. Van Cleave                  Age: 1 year and 3 months

The family is living on a farm in Ladore, Kansas.  Maxie and Cora have been married 13 years.  Number of Children Born: 3    Number of Children Living: 3


1930 US Census - Ladore, Kansas - Neosho County
Head of House: Albert M. VanCleave      Age: 57
Wife: Cora L. Vancleave                          Age: 55
Son: Lloyd M. Vancleave                         Age: 21

Dwelling Number: 51   Family Number: 52
Head of House Age at First Marriage: 23     Wife Age at First Marriage: 22


1940 US Census: Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Head of House: Albert Vancleave      Age: 67
Wife: Cora Vancleave                        Age: 65

Married: Yes     Farm: No      Street: Unnamed Street of Galesburg
Residence in 1935:  Same House as today       
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th Grade
Occupation: Welder     Place of Employment: Machinery Manufacture 
Social Security Number: No       Income: 1080

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter, Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave

1880 US Census - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Head of House - Lanville Milton Magner   Age: 43
Wife - Anna M. Magner                              Age: 42
Children: John E. Magner                          Age: 18
                Minnie F. Magner                       Age: 11
                Samuel B. Magner                     Age:  8
                Cora T. Magner                         Age:  6
                M. Lielia Magner                       Age:   2

Lanville Milton Magner Birthplace: State of Indiana
Anna M. Magner Birthplace:  Northern Ireland


1900 US Census - Ladore, Kansas - Neosho County
Head of House: Maxey Vancleve  Age: 27
[alternate name: Maxcy Vancleave]
Wife: Cora L. Vancleve                Age: 25
Children:  Noble E. Vancleve       Age:  2
Servant: Henry Dunham              Age: 24

Maxey: White Male - Born: February 1873 - Kansas
Married: 3 years   Father and Mother born in Indiana
Occupation:  Farmer      Can Read and Write   

Cora: Wife - White Female - Born: December 1874 - Indiana
Married: 3 years   Father born: Indiana and Mother born: Ireland
Mother of how many children: 1    Number of these children living: 1

Noble E: Son - White Male - Born: April 1898 - Kansas

Henry Dunham: Servant - White Male - Born April 1876 - Missouri
Single     Father and Mother born in Missouri

Personal Note: It is interesting that Henry Dunham is living as a servant with Albert and Cora Van Cleave in 1900 because Henry will marry Cora's younger sister, Leila Magner in December of this year, 1900.

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Cora Luella (Magner) Van Cleave

Born: December 31, 1874 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County

Died: October 1, 1956 - Mercy Hospital - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County

Age: 82 years old

Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County


Cora Luella Magner married Albert Maxcy Van Cleave on December 30, 1896.  The bride was 22 and the groom was 23 years old.  They were blessed with three sons.

I have searched for years to find out the date of death for my Great-Great Aunt Cora Luella Magner.  Then one lucky day I called a funeral home and spoke to a very kind lady who looked in their records and gave me the information.  Thank you Elaine.

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Minnie Florence (Magner) Rambo

Minnie's Son, Earle Ellsworth Rambo and wife, Mary Kramer daughter, Florence



Obituary for Florence (Rambo) Castle

Florence M. Castle, 95, of Parsons, passed away at 11:09 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Elmhaven East Nursing Home in Parsons, Kansas.

She was born on March 10, 1921 at rural Galesburg to Earle and Mary (Kramer) Rambo.  Florence grew up at rural Galesburg, Kansas and attended Galesburg schools graduating from Galesburg High School in 1938.

She and Carl Castle were married on December 24, 1941 at Iola, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on May 24, 1999.  After marriage they lived north of Dennis.  Florence was a homemaker and farmwife.  She moved to Parsons in 2000. 

She was a member of the Galesburg United Methodist Church and attended the Foursquare Church.  She was also a member of the Hopeville Club.  She enjoyed reading.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Castle of Parsons and David Castle, and his wife, Debbie of Galesburg; her daughter, Carol Pilkington and her husband, Harley of Parsons; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren.  In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Katie Joan Brader and a daughter-in-law, Peggy Castle.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Linthicum officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Galesburg.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until service time.  Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, 112 N. 26th Street, PO Box 942 - Parsons, Kansas 67357.  Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com


Note: A very special thank you to Lucille (Simmons) Janssen for obtaining this obituary!

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Minnie Florence (Magner) Rambo, Son Earle Ellsworth Rambo

Son: Earle Ellsworth Rambo
Born: September 16, 1891 - Chanute, Kansas - Neosho County
Died: August 11, 1975 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment:  Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Married: January 4, 1920 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Spouse: Mary Katherine Kramer
Born: June 19, 1894 - Arthur, Illinois - Moultrie County
Died: July 9, 1987 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment:  Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Mary Katherine Kramer Parents:
Father: Jacob Job Kramer
Born: July 2, 1866 - Lincoln, Illinois - Logan County
Died: July 15, 1945 - Erie, Kansas - Neosho County
Mother: Amy Mae "May" Fleming
Born: August 18, 1872 - Arthur, Illinois - Moultrie County
Died: May 16, 1923 - Galesburg, Kansas - Kingman County
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Earle and Mary (Kramer) Rambo Children:  One
Daughter: Florence M. Rambo
Born:  March 10, 1921 - Galesburg, Kansa - Neosho County
Died:  December 14, 2016 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment:  Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Married:  December 24, 1941 - Iola, Kansas - Allen County
Spouse:  Carl Leroy Castle
Born: November 4, 1910 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Died: May 24, 1999 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Interment:  Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Carl Leroy Castle Parents:
Father: Clair Allen Castle
Born:  September 9, 1882 - Saint James, Minnesota - Watonwan County
Died:  January 17, 1968 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Mother: Alta Jane Baker
Born:  December 7, 1884 - Nashville, Missouri - Barton County
Died:  September 16, 1969 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter, Minnie Florence (Magner) Rambo, Son Earle Ellsworth Rambo

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Registration Card--(Men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897)

Serial Number:  93
Name:  Earle Ellsworth Rambo
Place of Residence:  R #1   Town, Village or City:  Galesburg       County: Neosho       State: Kansas
Telephone:  Exchange: Galesburg        Number 2 - J
Age in Years:  50
Date of Birth:  September 16, 1891
Place of Birth:  Neosho County
State or Country:  Kansas
Name and address of person who will always know your address:
Mary C. Rambo    R #1   Galesburg, Kansas
Employer's Name and Address:  Self-Employed


Earle Rambo in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name:  Earle Rambo
Birth Date:  16 September 1891
Death Date:  11 August 1975
SSN:  514182891
Enlistment Date 1:  27 May 1918
Release Date 1: 2 July 1919
Branch 2: UNK

Lanville Milton Magner

Daughter: Minnie Florence (Magner) Rambo

Minnie Florence (Magner) and husband, Herschel C. Rambo had one son, Earle Ellsworth Rambo. 


World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name:  Earle Ellsworth Rambo
Age:  26 years old
Home Address:  RFD #1   Galesburg, Kansas
Date of Birth:  September 16, 1891
Are you (1) natural born, (2) a naturalized citizen or (3) an alien?  Natural Born
Where were you born?   Chanute, Kansas    USA
What is your present trade, occupation or other?    Farmer
By whom employed?   Myself
Where employed?  Ladore Township - Neosho County, Kansas
Married or single?   Single         
 Race: Caucasian
Tall, medium or short?   Tall
Slender, medium or stout?  Slender
Color of eyes?  Light Grey
Color of hair?  Light Brown

Date of Registration: June 5, 1917
Precinct: Ladore      City or Town:  Neosho