Notes:
A Jacob J. Moomaw married Lucy Ann Hanks in 1857 in Pike County, Illinois. Lucy gave birth to two boys, namely Marion in 1860 and John in 1864, Jacob J. Moomaw, died in 1865 when Marion was 5 years old and his brother, John, was only 1 year old. Their mother, Lucy then married a man by the name of Marcus Murphy 2 years later in1867. In the 1870 census, Marcus and Lucy Murphy are now living in Beverly County, Illinois and the boys were incorrectly enumerated with the Murphy surname instead of “Moomaw”. A common error for step children. Sometime in the 1870s, the family migrated from Illinois to Linn County, Missouri where Lucy died in 1878. About the same time, at age 19, Marion married a woman by the name of Mary McIntyre who already had a young son. In the 1880 census, Mary has now given birth to a girl who was simply called “Baby” Moomaw, but they later named Sarah Elizabeth. The baby was 2 months old. Marion's brother, John, apparently had mental difficulties and he returned to Illinois to live with his grandparents and other family members when the 1880 census was taken. The boy’s maternal grandfather's Will listed both of their names and that John needed care since a conservator was named. So this is how Marion ended up in Linn County, Missouri with no other relatives living nearby.
The 1895 Will of Feldon/Fielden Hanks was provided by David C. Burns and is transcribed below.
"
I Fielden Hanks of the county of Pike and state of Illinois declare this to be my last will and testament.
First - I give and bequeath to my daughter Lucilla York Lot number (1) one in block number fifteen (15) in the village of Milton in the county of Pike and state of Illinois. Also my buggy mare and buggy and harness and the milch cow now in her possession and seven hundred dollars in money.
Second - I give and bequeath to my son William Hanks five hundred dollars in money.
Third - I give and bequeath to my son George W Hanks the South half of the Northeast quarter of section number thirty-six (36) in Township number five (5) south of range number two (2) West of the fourth principal Meridian. Also all the land I now own in Detroit Township in section number thirty-one (31) being in all one hundred and seventy (170) acres more or less all in the county of Pike and state of Illinois. Also one bedstead and bedding, one parlor stove and one Jersey cow and five hundred dollars (500) in money. Provided however he shall pay to my grandson John Moomaw twenty-five dollars each and every year for five years.
Fourth - I give and bequeath to my grandson John Moomaw Lot number one (1) in block number sixteen (16) in the village of Milton in the county of Pike and state of Illinois. Also one bedstead and bedding and four hundred dollars in money. I further desire that my son George W Hanks be appointed Conservator for the said John Moomaw and the property and money put in his possession and expanded for the comfort and necessities of life of John Moomaw.
Fifth - I give and bequeath to my grandson Marion Moomaw the sum of five dollars.
Sixth - I give and bequeath to my grandson Gay Hoover five dollars in money.
Seventh - I give and bequeath to my grandsons William H Murphy and Edward E Murphy the sum of one dollar each.
Eighth - I desire that my executor sell my land located in section number five (5) in Township number six (6) south of Range number two (2) West of the fourth principal Meridian in the county of Pike and state of Illinois being fourteen acres more or less and apportion the money as stated above.
Ninth - I desire that after my Death and All funeral expenses and debts and all the payments of money as above stated that the net residue and remainder be given to my daughter Lucilla York.
Tenth - I hereby appoint C E Bolin sole executor of this will. I hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of September 1895.
Witness to mark { S H Cheatham
{ W T Shaw
his
Fielden X Hanks
mark
This is to certify that the foregoing instrument was signed by Fielden Hanks the testator as and for his last will and testament in our presence this 30th day of September 1895.
S H Cheatham
W T Shaw
"
1870: Beverly, Adams Co., Illinois
M L Murphy. 40,b: IL
Lucy Murphy, 34, b: IL
Marian Murphy, 7, b: IL [Moomaw]
John Murphy, 6, b: IL [Moomaw]
1880 Census, MO, Linn Co., Jefferson Twp. ED 184, page 10
Moomaw, M. age 19, married, farmer, b. IL/father's or mother's birth place not listed.
" , Mary, age 25, wife, married, b. keeps house, b. IN/father's or mother's birth place not listed.
" , Manuel, age 5, son, b. IL/father's or mother's birth place not listed.
" , Baby, age 1/12, b. May, dau, b. IL/father's or mother's birth place not listed.
1900 Census, MO, Jasper Co., Madison Twp., ED #55, 5 June 1900.
Moomaw, Marion, Head, b: Feb 1860, age 40, m. 22 yrs, b. IL/OH/PA family farm
" , Mary, wife, b: Sept 1860, age 39, m 22 yrs, 3 children, 3 living. b. OH/IN/DE
" , Isabel, dau, b. Feb 1882, age 18, single, b. MO/IL/OH at school
Stanly, Allen, son-in-law, b. Sept 1875, age 24, m. 3 yrs, b. MO/NY/MO farm laborer
" , Jessie, grand dau., b. Sep 1899, age 8/12, b. ?/MO/MO
[It appears that their daughter, Sarah E., was omitted from the census recording. She is found in later census with her husband and children]
1910 Census, MO, Lawrence Co., Red Oak twp., 5/6 May 1910
Moomaw, Marion L., head, 59, m1 30 yrs, b. IL/PA/PA, farmer, general farm
" , Mary, wife, wife, 51, m1, 30 yrs, 3 children, 3 living, b. MO/Ireland/Ireland,
Rowe, Delma, border, 9, single, b. MO/USA/USA
[Marion's age appears to be off by 10 years]
Lots of errors in this record and lack of information. A careful look at Mary's record suggests that 2 marriages were recorded and a 1 was struck through it. Of course her age is off again, as well as his. My guess is Delma is a foster child, probably working as a servant.
1920 Census, MO, Newton Co., Van Buren twp. ED 155,
Moomaw, L.M., head, rents, age 62, married, b. IL/PA/IL huckster, general ???
" , Mary, wife, age 64, married, b. OH/Ireland/OH
The initials, "L.M." are a good match for "Marion L." listed previously. Also, Mary is older as we expect from the 1880 census. 64 is about righ
1930 Census, CA, San Bernardino Co., Ontario City, ED 36-45, p. 229, 69 East State Street, Apt 14
Moomaw, Lee M., head, 70, widowed, b: IL/Unknown/Unknown, laborer, odd jobs
San Bernardino County Sun, Friday, January 10, 1936:
Moomaw Funeral to Be Conducted Today
ONTARIO, Jan. 9 --- Funeral services for Lee Marion Moomaw, 75, 684 East State street, who died Tuesday from injuries sustained when struck by a motor car will be held tomorrow, 2 p.m., at the Richardson funeral home, 530 West A street.
An autopsy showed death due to a spinal fracture and intracranial hemorrhage. No inquest was held.
Arrangements were completed today with arrival here of a daughter, Mrs. I. M. (sic) Jones, from her home in Oildale, California. Mr. Moomaw is also survived by a second daughter, Mrs. Sarah Stanley, residing in Kansas, and by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Glenn Becker, pastor of the Foursquare Gospel church, will officiate and interment will be made in Bellevue cemetery.
(He was struck by the auto in Ontario and taken to San Bernardino hospital where he died.)