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Emily Elizabeth WHITE
1845-1924

 

This page last updated: 3 Sepember 2007

Emily Elizabeth3 White (John2, William1 WHITE) was born to John WHITE and Thankful CLARK on 6 May 1845 at Short Tract, Granger Township, Allegany County, New York.[1]  She married Joseph DIR, on 4 September 1866 at Princeton, Bureau County Illinois.[2] 

Prior to their marriage, Joseph, on 10 February 1864, enlisted as a private in Company D, 64th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army, from Mendota, LaSalle County.  From the Muster Roll, he was described as age 21, 5’ 6”, light hair, blue eyes light complexion.  While Joseph was attached to the 64th, he was engaged in action on the Chattahoochee, River, Georgia, at Decatur, the siege of Atlanta that begun the march to the sea, operations against Savannah, the Carolina campaign and the battle of Bentonville where Confederate General Johnston was captured.  Joseph was mustered out on 11 July 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky.[3] 

Joseph Dir Civil War PictureBack of Joseph Dir Civil War Picture

 Joseph DIR, Civil War Photograph, front.[4]            Joseph DIR, Co. D, 64 Reg, Ill

In 1870, Joseph and Emily are farming in Yorktown, Fairfield Township, Bureau County, Illinous, with daughter Edith, age three, and an Albert Molsen, age 16, a farm laborer.[5]  By 1880, Joseph and Emily removed to Corning Township, Adams County, Iowa.  Joseph is a canvassing agent in the mining industry.  Their children were, Edith W., age 12; Lewis V., age 10; Bertie (Wilbur), age 3, and Elmer, age 1.[6]  In 1900, Joseph and Emily are farming at Carl Township, Adams County, with sons, Bertie W. and Frankie P.[7]  By 1910, Emily (as Emma) is living with son, Frank K. [R.], in Summerset Township, Adair County, Iowa.  She is listed as married for 44 years.[8]  Joseph is living alone in Locust Grove, Guadalupe County, New Mexico.  He is listed as widowed, a farmer, owning his own farm, free of a mortgage.  On the adjoining property lives Clara (Clarissa WHITE, b. 1848) SPAULDING, sister of Emily.  Clarissa is a widow and living with her son Arthur, (John Arthur SPAULDING, b. 1886).[9]  In 1880, both families of Joseph and Emily DIR, and Clara and William SPAULDING were living in Corning, Adams County, Iowa.[10]

In 1916, Emily Elizabeth (WHITE) DIR submitted an application to the DAR, listing herself as the wife of Joseph DIR.  She gave her address as Stuart, Iowa.  There are handwritten entries indicating her membership was dropped on 1 July 1920 and reinstated on 9 February 1921.  The State of Iowa and city of Stuart are crossed out and N.Y. and S. Dansville entered.[11]  This may indicate that she moved to South Dansville, Steuben County by 1921.  There are, however, no census records to be found for her in 1920.

In 1920, there are two census entries for Joseph DIR.  The first, enumerated on 31 January 1920, shows Joseph, age 76, married, born in Pennsylvania as were his parents, living with his son, Bert W. DIR, age 43, in Stuart, Guthrie County, Iowa[12]  The second entry, enumerated 21 March 1920, shows Joseph DIR, age 76, married, born in Pennsylvania, as an “inmate” (patient) at the National Military Home, Malibu, Los Angeles County, California.[13]  This is an “old soldiers home” for Civil War Veterans with almost 3,500 soldiers listed.  In the same year, living in Glendale, Los Angeles County, is Joseph’s son, John E. DIR.[14]  It is assumed that after January, Joseph was placed in the Home to receive extended or medical care.

Dir, Four Generations

Four Generations of Dir. Standing Left: Cecil E, Lewis Vernon. Seated: Joseph, Baby Wilbur Kenneth, circa 1922. Photo from Amy (Dir) Essig, 04 Aug 2003

Emily died 01 April 1924, and is buried at Tampico Memorial Cemetery, Tampico, Whiteside County, Illinois.[15] 

 Joseph DIR was born 16 December 1842, one of 14 children of George William DIR and Elizabeth HARRIS,[16] Joseph died on 19 August, 1929, and is buried at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Bates County, Missouri.[17]

Joseph’s obituary reads:

 DIED – Joseph Dir passed away after a brief illness at the hospital at Butler, Mo., August 19, 1929, at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 3 days.  He has made his home with his son, Bert Dir, for the last four years.  He was only sick a few days.  He was laid to rest in Crescent Hill cemetery at Adrian Mo.  None of the children from away were present at the funeral except Bert Dir and family from Stuart, Iowa.  Mr. Dir was a former resident of Adams county.[18]

Joseph Dir Grave

DIR - Father - JOSEPH - DEC 16, 1842 - AUG 19, 1929 - RESTING.  Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Bates County, Missouri.  Photo provided by Amy (Dir) Essig, 04 Aug 2003

Children of Emily Elizabeth2 WHITE and Joseph DIR were as follows:

i. Edith Adell3 DIR was born on 25 Mar 1868 at Whiteside County, Illinois.[19]  She married Will L. CLARK.[20]  Edith submitted an application to the DAR at the same time as her mother. Edith died on 23 January 1943, in San Diego, San Diego County, California at age 74.[21]  Little else has been found about them. 

ii. Lewis Vernon DIR was born 19 April 1871 in Illinois.[22]  He is not found in the 1900 nor 1910 census.  He married Bessie Bickford.[23]  .In 1920, Lewis; wife, Bessie, age 45; and son, Cecil, age 20 are farming at Mound Township, Bates County, Missouri.[24]  In 1930, Lewis B. [sic], Bessie M., and brother, Frank M., divorced, are farming at Shawnee Township, Bates County.[25]  Lewis died 8 May 1963 in Adrain, Bates County, Missouri.[26]    

Children of Lewis Vernon3 DIR and Bessie BICKFORD include:

i. Cecil E.4 DIR, born about 1851.

iii. Bert Wilbur DIR, born 3 Feb 1877[27] in Illinois.[28]  He cannot be found in the 1900 census.  In 1903, he married Luella Newberry, daughter of Curtis NEWBURY and Emma M. WRIGHT.[29]  In 1910, Bert and Luella are farming at Grove Township, with daughter, Alberta, age 5; and son, Loyal, age 4.[30]  In 1920, Bert W., and Luella are living at Stuart City, Stuart Township, Guthrie County, Iowa with daughter, Luella A., age 15; son, Loyal W., age 13; and Bert’s father, Joseph, age 76, listed as married.  Bert is a mail carrier.  In 1930, Bert W., Lucille, a Ralph H. RICHARD, age 10, listed as a son; George P. ELLIS, age 23, married for five years to Bert’s daughter,  Alberta L.; and their daughter, Ardys G. born June 1929.[31]  Bert is described as being of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.[32]

Children of Bert Wilber3 DIR and Luella NEWBERRY are:

i. Alberta Luella4 DIR, born about 1905, married George P. ELLIS about 1925.   They had a daughter, Ardys G. ELLIS, born about June of 1929.

ii. Loyal W. DIR, born 9 April 1906.[33]  In 1930, Loyal DIR, age 23, a mail carrier, is living Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, with his wife, Bernice L, age 21, daughter, Gennie G. DIR, age 3; his mother-in-law, Viola Hill, age 57, widowed.[34]  He died in March of 1971.[35]

iv. John Elmer DIR was born June 21, 1879 in Iowa,[36] probably Corning, Adams County, Iowa[[37]].  By 1910, he is a building contractor, living in Los Angeles County, California with the Morrell Dannerwood family, and married to Claudia[38] SCHONFELDT, born 20 April 1885 in Montana.[39]  In 1920, John, as an automobile mechanic, and Claudia are living in Glendale, Burbank Township, Los Angeles County.[40]  John’s father, Joseph DIR is living in the National Military Home in Malibu, Los Angeles County, at this time.[41]  In 1930, they are living in Inglewood, Los Angeles County.  Claudia’s father, Alexander SCHONFELDT, age 80, is living with them.[42]  Claudia died 16 October 1946 in Los Angeles County, at age 63.[43]  John died 24 November 1961 in Los Angeles County, at age 82.[44]

v.    Elroy (Leroy)[45] DIR was born 30 Sept 1882 and died 29 December 1893 at age 11, in Carl, Adams County, Iowa, and is buried at Carl Cemetery.[46] 

vi.    Frank P. DIR was born in 17 September 1885[47] in Iowa.[48]  In 1910, he is living with his mother, Emma, and new wife, May, age 24, in Summerset Township, Adair County, Iowa.  He is a house painter.[49]  Frank is not found in the 1920 census, however, a May Dir, age 29, a “beauty doctor”, and her son, Clare, age 9, are living in Crenston City, Union County, Iowa.[50]   In 1930, Frank, divorced, is living with his brother, Lewis at Shawnee Township, Bates County, Missouri.  In 1918, Frank was described as tall, slender, blue eyes, brown hair.[51]

[1] Dir, Emily E. White, 5/6/1845 April 01, 1924 J, Tampico Memorial Cemetery, Tampico, Whiteside County, Illinois.  Tampico Area Historical Society, 119 South Main Street, P.O. Box 248 Tampico, IL 61283, http://www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com

[2] Joseph Dir and Emily White, copy of Marriage License and Return, No. D-59, certified by the Clerk of the County Court, Bureau County, Illinois on 30 Apr 1980.  Copy provided by Irene Kleiber, <ikleiber@southwind.net>, 03 Aug 2003.

[3] Historical Data Systems, comp. Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works.  Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc.P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364: Name: Joseph Dir , Residence: Mendota, Illinois, Enlistment Date: 10 February 1864, Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, Side Served: Union, State Served: Illinois, Unit Numbers: 387 387  , Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 February 1864, Enlisted in Company D, 64th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 20 March 1864., Mustered out Company D, 64th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 11 July 1865 in Louisville, KY

[4] Joseph Dir Civil War photograph. Google.com, Submitted by John Ertzgaard , JErtzgaard@aol.com.  No reply to e-mail sent 2002.

[5] 1870 United States Federal  Census, Illinois, Bueau County, Fairfield Twp., Yorktown Post Office, Roll M593_190, Page 4, Image 226, Line 37, Dwel 30, Fam 30, Dir, Joseph, , 26, M, W, Farmer, Pers 800, Pa; Emily, 25, F, W, Keeps house, Pa; Edith, 3, F, W, Ill

[6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adams County, Corning Twp., Roll T9_325, Supervisor’s Dist. No. 3, Enumeration Dist. No. 10, Page 4, Image 305, Line 36, Dwel 40, Fam 40, Dir, Joseph, W, M, 36, Married, Canvassing Agent for Mining, Ohio, Pa, Pa; Emily E. W, F, 35, wife, Keeping House, NY, NY, NY; Edith, W. F. 12, Daughter, At home, Ill, Ohio, NY; Lewis V., W, M, 10, son, Ill, Ohio, NY; Bertie, W, M, 3, Son, Ill, Ohio, NY; Elmer, W, M, 1, Son, Ill, Ohio, NY

[7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adams County, Carl Township, Roll T623 415, Sheet 1B/18B (Ancestry.com), Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 1, 3 June 1900, Line 72, Dwel 19, Fam 19, Dir [indexed as Die], Joseph, Head, Dec 1841, 58, M 35 yrs, Penn, Penn, Penn, Farmer; Emily E., Wife, WF, May 1845, 55, M 35 yrs, 6 born, 5 living, NY, NY, NY; Bertie W. Son, WM, Jun 1876, 24, S, Ill, Penn, NY, Farm Laborer; Frankie P., son, WM, Sep 1885, 14, S, Iowa, Penn, NY, At school

[8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adair County, Roll T624_390, Summerset Twp., Sheet 8A,, Image 147, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 15, Enumerated 21 April 1910, Line 43, Dwel 205, Fam 206, Dir, Emma

[9] 1910 United States Federal Census, New Mexico, Guadalupe County, Locust Grove Twp,, Precinct 23,

Roll T624_914, Page 251, Supervisors District No. 181[?], Enumeration District No. 1[?], Enumerated 3 May, 1910, Line 8, Dwel 82, Fam 84, Spaulding Clara, Line 10, Dwel 83, Fam 85, Dir, Joseph

[10] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adams County, Corning Twp., Roll T9_325, Supervisor's, Dist. No. 3, Enumeration Dist. No. 10, Page 4, Image 305, Line 36, Dwel 40, Fam 40, DIR, Joseph; Page 5, Image 306, Line 41, Dwel 52, Fam 53, Spaulding, William

[11] Emily Elizabeth (White) Dir application to the Daughters of the American Revolution, National Number 122764, Approved 30March1916.

[12] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Guthrie County, Stuart Township, Stuart City, 2nd Ward, Supervisors District No. 9, Enumeration District No. 63, Roll T625_491, Sheet 8A, Image 14, Enumerated 31 January 1920, Division[?] Street, Line 35, Dwel 201, Fam 202, Dir, Bert W

[13] 1920 United States Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County, Malibu Township, Roll:T625_116, Image:  556, Page 17B, National Military Home , Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 486, Enumerated 21 March 1920, Line 85, DIR, Joseph, Inmate.

[14] 1920 United States Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County, Burbank Twp., Glendale City,, Precinct 6, Roll T625_102, Page 4B, Image 169, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 25, Line 96, 221 East Maple, Dwel 69, Fam 75, Dir, John E.

[15] Tampico Area Historical Society, 119 South Main Street , P.O. Box 248 Tampico, IL 61283

http://www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com/page/page/22555.htm, Tampico Memorial Cemetery

[16] 1925 Iowa State Census, Guthrie County, Stuart City, Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Census, 1925 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest:  Line 131, Dir, Joseph, Father, MW83, Wid, Penn, Father: Dir, George, Ohio, Mother, Elizabeth Harris, Germany

[17] Joseph Dir Gravestone, Crescent Hill Cemetery , Adrian, Bates County, Missouri: DIR – Father – JOSEPH - DEC 16, 1842 - AUG 19, 1929 - RESTING

[18] Copy of Joseph Dir Obituary from an unknown newspaper with a date of “1929” hand written at the top.  Provided by Amy (Dir) Essig, Blue Springs, MO, 04 Aug 2003.

[19] Joseph Dir Family File, Irene Kleiber <ikleiber@southwind.net>, 27 July 2003.

[20] Joseph Dir Family File, Irene Kleiber <ikleiber@southwind.net>, 27 July 2003.

[21] California Death Index, 1940-1997 ,Dir, Claudia P., Social Security #: 0, Female, Birth Date: 20 Apr 1883, Birthplace: Montana, Death Date: 16 Oct 1946, Death Place: Los Angeles, Mother's Maiden Name: Newkirk, Father's Surname: Schonfeldt. 

[22] Unverified

[23] Unverified

[24] 1920 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Bates County, Mound Township, Roll T625_905,, Sheet 2B, Image 105, Supervisor's District No. 6, Enumeration District No. 11, Enumerated 9 & 10 January 1920, Line 70, Dwel 37, Fam 38, Dir, Lewis, Head, Own Free, M, W, 48, Married, Ill, Penn, NY, Farming, Gen Farm; Bessie, Wife, F, W, 45, Married, Iowa, Ohio, Ohio; Cecil, Son, M, W, 20, Married, Iowa, Ill, Iowa, Farming, On farm.

[25] 1930 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Bates County, Shawnee Twp., Roll T626_1176, Page 2A, Image 403, Enumeration District No. 7-29, Supervisor's District No. 10, 5 April 1930, Line 32, Dwel 33, Fam 33, Dir, Lewis B, Head, Owns, M, W, 58, Married at age 24, Ill, Penn, NY, Farmer, Gen farm; Bessie M, Wife, FW, 55, Married at age 21, Iowa, Ohio, Ohio; Frank, M., Brother, MW, 48, Divorced, m at 28, Iowa, Penn, NY

[26] Unverified

[27] Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls: Registration Card, Serial No. 993, Order No. 1209, Bert Wilber Dir, 41 years of age, Feb 3, 1877, White, Native born,

[28] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adams County, Corning Twp., Roll T9_325, Supervisor's Dist. No. 3, Enumeration Dist. No. 10, Page 4, Image 305, Line 36, Dwel 40, Fam 40, DIR, Joseph, W, M, 36 . . . Bertie, W, M, 3, Son, Ill, Ohio, NY.

[29] 1925 Iowa State Census, Guthrie County, Stuart City, Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Census, 1925 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest: Line 129, Dir, Luella, Wife, FW49, M,  Ill, Father: Newbury, Curtis, New York, Mother, Wright, Emma M, New York

[30] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adair County, Roll T624_390, Grove Twp., Sheet 3B, Image 63, Supervisor's District No. 9, Enumeration District No. 6, 20 April 1910, Line 53, Dwel 52, Fam 52, Dir, Bert, Head, M, W, 33, Married 7 yrs., Ill, NY, NY, Farming, General Farm, Rent, farm; Luella, Wife, F, W, 35, Married 7 yrs, , Ill, NY, NY; Alberta, Daughter, F, W, 5, Single, Iowa, Ill, Ill; Loyal, Son, M, W, 4, Single, Iowa, Ill, Ill.

[31] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Guthrie County, Stuart City, 2nd Ward, Roll T626_657, Page 5A, Enumeration District No. 39-21, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumerated April 10, 1930, Line 18, Dwel 131, Fam 131, Dir, Bert W., Own, 1800, W, W, 54, Married at age 27, Ill, Penn, Ill, Mail Carrier, Civil Service; Lucille, Wife, F, W, 56, Married at age 29, Ill, NY, NY, Sub Carrier, Civil Service; Richmond, Ralph, H., Son, M, W, 10, Single, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa;  Ellis, George P., Son in law, W, M, 23, Married at age 18, Canada, Iowa, Iowa, Car Salesman, Irish Company; Alberta, L, Daughter, F, W, 25, Married at age 20, Iowa, Ill, Ill;  Ardys G, Grand Daughter, F, W, 10/12, Single, Iowa, Canada, Iowa

[32] Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Registration Card, Serial No. 993, Order No. 1209, Bert Wilber Dir . . . Med Height, Med Build, Blue, Brown

[33] Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. Number: 483-07-4342; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951.  Loyal Dir, SSN 483-07-4342, Last Residence: 92348, Homeland, Riverside, CA, Born: 9 Apr. 1906, Died Mar 1971, State SSN issued: Iowa (before 1951)

[34] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines City, 3rd Ward, Roll: 674; Page: 5B; Image: 941.0, Enumeration District No. 77-27, Supervisor’s District No. 9, 8 April 1930, Line 47, Dwel 70, Fam 99, Dir, Loyal, Head, Rent @ 23.50, MW 23, M at age 19, Iowa, Ill, NY, mail carrier; Bernice L., wife, FW 21, M at age 16, Iowa, Ohio, Ohio; Jennie, G. DAu, FW 3 5/12, S, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa; Hill, Viola, mother-in-law, FW 57, Wd, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio. 

[35] Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. Number: 483-07-4342; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951.  Loyal Dir, SSN 483-07-4342, Last Residence: 92348, Homeland, Riverside, CA, Born: 9 Apr. 1906, Died Mar 1971, State SSN issued: Iowa (before 1951)

[36] California Death Index, 1940-1997 has 23 matches for: Dir, John E., Social Security #: Male, Birth Date: 21 Jun 1879, Birthplace: Iowa, Death Date: 24 Nov 1961, Death Place: Los Angeles, Ancestry.com.

[37] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adams County, Corning Twp., Roll T9_325, Supervisor's Dist. No. 3, Enumeration Dist. No. 10, Page 4, Image 305, Line 36, Dwel 40, Fam 40, DIR, Joseph

[38] 1910 United States Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County and City, Precinct 147, Roll T624_83, Sheet 4B, Image 196, Supervisor's District No. 7, Enumeration District No. 192, Enumerated 20 April 1910, Kinard Street[?], Line 57, House 1221, Dwel 79, Fam 100, Danerwood, Morrell, Line 60, Fam 101, Dir, John Elmer

[39] Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Dir, Claudia P.. . . Birth Date:    20 Apr 1883, Birthplace: Montana.

[40] 1920 United States Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County, Burbank Twp., Glendale City, Precinct 6, Roll T625_102, Page 4B, Image 169, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 25, Line 96, 221 East Maple, Dwel 69, Fam 75, Dir, John E., Head, Rent, M, W, 40, married, Iowa, Unknown U.S., NY, Mechanic, Automobile; Claudia P., Wife, F, W, 34, married, Montana, Sweden, Iowa

[41] 1920 United States Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County, Malibu Township, Roll: T625_116 , Image:  556, Page 17B, National Military Home , Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 486, Enumerated 21 March 1820, Line 85, DIR, Joseph, Inmate, WM76, Married, Reads. Writes, Born Pennsylvania, US Citizen, Speaks English, Occupation-None

[42] 1930 United States Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County, Inglewood Twp., Inglewood City, Roll T626_128, Page 2B, Image 528, Enumeration District No, 19-1022, Supervisor's District No. 19, Enumerated 03 April 1930, South Locust Street, House # 113 ½, Dwel 46, Fam 60, Dir, John Elmer , Head, Own, 15000, M, W, 46, Married at age 25, Iowa, Ohio, NY, Salesman, Trucking; Claudia, Wife, F, W, 45, Married at age 27, Montana, Wisc, Iowa; Schonfeldt, Alexander, father-in-law, M, W, 80, Widowed, Wisc, US, US

[43] Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Dir, Claudia P., Death Date:    16 Oct 1946, Death Place: Los Angeles 

[44] California Death Index, 1940-1997 has 23 matches for: DIR, JOHN E , Social Security #: MALE, Birth Date:  21 Jun 1879, Birthplace: IOWA, Death Date: 24 Nov 1961, Death Place: LOS ANGELES

[45] Joseph Dir Family File, Irene Kleiber <ikleiber@southwind.net>, 27 July 2003.

[46] Ancestry.com, Iowa Cemetery Records, Page: 91, Name: Elroy Dir

[47] Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, Roll 16453346: Registration Card, 12 Sept 1918: Serial Number 703, Order Number, [cut off], Frank Dir, Home Address, Jewel Cafe, Valley Jct., Polk County,  Iowa, 32 Years, DOB: Sept 27th 1855, White, Native Born, Occupation: Stationary Engineer, Employer 6RS??, Place of Employment: Valley Jct., Polk County, Iowa,  Nearest Relative:  Mrs Emma Dit (mother), Stuart, Guthrie County, Iowa, Height: Tall, Build: Slinder, Blue Brown

[48] 1900 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adams County, Carl Township, Roll T623 415, Sheet 1B/18B (Ancestruy.com), Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 1, 3 June 1900, Line 72, Dwel 19, Fam 19, Dir [indexed as Die], Joseph, Head, Dec 1841, 58, . . .  Frankie P., Son, WM, Sep 1885, 14, S, Iowa, Penn, NY, At school

[49] 1910 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Adair County, Roll T624_390, Summerset Twp., Sheet 8A, Image 147, Supervisor's District N0.; 0, Enumeration District No. 15, Enumerated 21 April 1910, Line 43, Dwel 205, Fam 206, Dir, Emma, Head, F, W, 65, Maried 44 years, Ny, NY, NY, Own, Mort; Fank K. Son, M, W, 24, Married 0 years, Iowa, Penn, NY, Painter, House Painting; May, Daughter-in-law, F, W, 24, Married 0 years, Iowa,

[50] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Union County, Crenston City, Ward 5, Roll T625_515, Sheet 15A/79, Image 79, Supervisor's District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 158, 16 Jan 1920, Line 34, 215 1/2  W. Montgomery, Dwel 356, Fam 367, Dir, Mae, Head,  FW, 29, ?, Iowa, Iowa,, Iowa, beauty doctor, shop., Clare, son, MW 9, S, Iowa, US, Iowa

[51] Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, Roll 16453346. Registration Card, 12 Sept 1918, Serial Number 703, Order Number, [cut off], Frank Dir, Home Address, Jewel Cafe, Valley Jct., Polk County,  Iowa, 32 Years, DOB: Sept 27th 1855, White, Native Born, Occupation: Stationary Engineer, Employer 6RS??, Place of Employment: Valley Jct., Polk County, Iowa, , Nearest Relative:  Mrs. Emma Dir (mother), Stuart, Guthrie County, Iowa, Height: Tall, Build: Slender, Blue Brown

 

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