John Roy Searl
John Roy Searl was born October 18, 1886, in Florence, Williamson Co., TX, and died November 29, 1950, in rural Grand River Twp., Daviess Co., MO, at age 64. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. He is the son of Thomas Greenfield Searl of in Ashton, Durham Co., Canada West, and Jemima Alice "Addie" McLean of Johnson Co., IN.
Lulu Lorraine Hankins was born April 11, 1888, in New Market, Taylor Co., IA, and died April 17, 1975, in Highlands Nursing Home, Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO, at age 87. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. She is the daughter of David L. Hankins and Anna Ward.
John Roy Searl and Lulu Loraine Hankins were married August 14, 1907, in Clarinda, Page Co., IA.
John Roy Searl and Lulu Loraine (Hankins) Searl had seven children:
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Clarinda Cemetery, Page Co., IA. Thanks to Find-a-Grave for making this image available.
Florence Claire (Searl) Pryor is buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery #1, Pilot Grove, Daviess Co., MO. Thanks to Find-a-Grave for making this image available.
Garnett Clelland Pryor is buried in Ricket Cemetery, Chula, Livingston Co., MO. Thanks to Find-a-Grave for making this image available.
Paul W. Lowe and Anna Kathryn (Searl) Lowe are buried in Herman Cemetery, Herman, Washington Co., NE. Thanks to Find-a-Grave for making this image available.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 28, 1880, shows Thomas Searle (age 27) born in Canada to Unknown and Irish-born parents is a Farmer living in Post Oak Island Pct., Williamson Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Addie J. Searle (age 25) born in Indiana to North Carolina and Tennessee-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his daughter: Mabelle Searle (age 1) born in Texas to Canadian and Indiana-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows John Searl (age 60) born in England to English-born parents is a Stone Mason living in Millrook, Graham Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Catharine Searl (age 63) born in Massachusetts to Massachusetts-born parents, who is Keeping House.
The 1885 Kansas State Census taken on March 1, 1885, shows John Searle (age 64) born in Foreign and having moved to Kansas from Iowa is a Farmer living in Millbrook Twp., Graham Co., KS. Living with him is Catherine Searl (age 67) born in New Jersey and having moved to Kansas from Iowa.
John Roy Searl was born October 18, 1886, in Florence, TX.
Lulu Loraine Hankins was born April 11, 1888, in New Market, IA.
John Searl died September 21, 1888, in Unknown at age 67.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows T. H. Searl (age 47) born October 1852 in English Canada to English-born parents is a Stock Dealer owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the 1st Ward, City of Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 22 years, Alice Searl (age 45) born August 1854 in Indiana to North Carolina and Tennessee-born parents, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his 3 unmarried children, all born in Texas to English Canadian and Indiana-born parents: Mabel Searl (age 21) born March 1879, a School Teacher; Maude Searl (age 19) born November 1880, At School; and J. Roy Searl (age 14) born September 1885, At School. John McClain of North Carolina and family live nearby (Alice's father).
John Roy Searl and Lulu Loraine Hankins Marriage Record.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Thomas G. Searl (age 56) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a Retail Meat Merchant owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the 1st Ward, City of Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Alice Searl (age 54) born in Indiana to Tennessee-born parents, with 4 of the 5 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried daughters, both born in Texas to English Canadian and Indiana-born parents: Mabel L. Searl (age 30), a Public School Teacher; and Maud Searl (age 28), a Public School Teacher. Living next door is the John R. Searl family.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows John R. Searl (age 23) born in Texas to English Canadian and Indiana-born parents is a Meat Salesman owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the 1st Ward, City of Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 3 years, Lulu Searl (age 21) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents, with both of children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Iowa to Texas and Iowa-born parents: Helen M. Searl (age 2); and Alice M. Searl (age 11/12).
The 1915 Iowa State Census shows T. G. Searl (age 62) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents and a Naturalized citizen, and having lived in the United States for 60 years and having lived in Iowa for 30 years is Retired and owning his own home valued at $2,200 free of a mortgage and is living in Clarinda, 1st Ward, Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Alice Searl (age 60) born in Indiana to North Carolina and Tennessee-born parents, and having lived in the United States for 60 years. Also living there are his 2 unmarried daughters: Mabel Searl (age 35) born in Texas to Canadian and Indiana-born parents, and having lived in Iowa for 25 years, who is a Teacher, with 4 years of high school; and Maud Searl (age 33) born in Texas to Canadian and Indiana-born parents, and having lived in Iowa for 25 years, who is a Teacher, with 3 years of college.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows John Roy Searl was born October 18, 1886, in Florence, TX, and is living at RFD #2, New Market, IA.
John Roy Searl WWI Draft Registration Report.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Thomas G. Searles (age 66) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a Produce Dealer owning his own home and is living in the City of Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Alice Searles (age 65) born in Indiana to North Carolina and Tennessee-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried daughter: Mabel Searles (age 40) born in Texas to Canadian and Indiana-born parents, who is a City School Teacher.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows John R. Searl (age 33) born in Texas to Ohio and Iowa-born parents is a General Farmer who owns his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Grand River Twp., Daviess Co., MO. Living with him is his wife, Lulu Searl (age 32) born in Iowa to Tennessee and Nebraska-born parents. Also living there is his four daughters, all born in Iowa to Texas and Iowa-born parents: Hellen M. Searl (age 11); Anna C. Searl (age 9); Marian Searl (age 8); and Gertrude G. Searl (age 6).
The 1925 Iowa State Census shows T. G. Searl (age 72) born in Canada to John Searl of England and Eliza Bailey of Ireland, who were married in Canada, and having lived in the United States for 60 years and having lived in Iowa for 38 years to Kansas from Texas is a Farmer owning his own home valued at $3,000 free of a mortgage and is living in Clarinda Twp., Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Alice J. Searl (age 70) born in Indiana to John McClain of North Carolina and Melissa McAlpen of Tennessee and having lived in the United States for 70 years and having lived in Iowa for 38 years. Also living there are his 2 unmarried daughters: Mabel Searl (age 24) born in Texas to T. G. Searl of Canada and Alice J. McLain Bailey of Indiana who were married in Texas, and having lived in the United States for 44 years and having lived in Iowa for 38 years; and Maude Searl (age 42) born in Texas to T. G. Searl of Canada and Alice J. McLain of Indiana, who were married in Texas, and having lived in the United States for 42 years and having lived in Iowa for 38 years.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Thomas G. Searl (age 76) born in English Canada to English and Northern Ireland-born parents and having immigrated to the United States in 1856 and first married at age 23 owns his own home worth $6,000 and is living at 622 East State Street, 1st Ward, City of Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Alice Searl (age 75) born in Indiana to North Carolina and Tennessee-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there is his unmarried daughter: Mabel Searl (age 50) born in Texas to English Canadian and Indiana-born parents, who is a County Schools Superintendent. Also living there are his three unmarried granddaughters, all born in Iowa to Texas and Iowa-born parents: Catherine Searl (age 18); Helen Searl (age 21) a Teacher in the Rural Schools; and Maurine Searl (age 19) a Teacher in the Rural Schools.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Roy J. Searl (age 43) born in Texas to Iowa-born parents and first married at age 20 is a General Farm Farmer who owns his own farm and is living in Grand River Twp., Daviess Co., MO. Living with him is his wife, Lula Searl (age 42) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there is his seven unmarried children, all born to Texas and Iowa-born parents: Helen M. Searl (age 21) born in Iowa; Maurine A. Searl (age 20) born in Iowa; Annie R. Searl (age 18) born in Iowa; Gertrude A. Searl (age 16) born in Iowa; Florence C. Searl (age 10) born in Missouri; Marjorie D. Searl (age 9) born in Missouri; and John Roy Jr. Searl (age 5) born in Missouri.
Thomas Greenfield Searl died November 17, 1932, in Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA, at age 80. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA.
Marjorie Jean Searl died October 6, 1933, near Jameson, Grand River Twp., Daviess Co., MO, at age 12. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., IA.
Marjorie Jean Searl Death Certificate.
The Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Page Co., IA, Monday, October 9, 1933
Marjorie Searl
Marjorie Jean, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Searl, was kissed by the death angel Friday morning at 3:30 o'clock and her little spirit winged its way to Him who gave it. She made a brave fight for life and all that loving care and medical skill could do was done to keep the little life here but in vain and she was gathered to Him who doeth all things well. Marjorie Jean Searl was born at Jameson, Mo., Aug. 27, 1921, and died at her birthplace Friday, October 6, 1933, at the age of 12 years, 1 months and 15 days. She leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, five sisters, Helen, Maureen, Gertrude and Claire, one brother, J. R., two grandmothers, including Mrs. T. G. Searl of Clarinda and other relatives. Funeral service was held in the Methodist church in Jameson, Mo., Friday, October 6, at 10 a. m. and was conducted by the pastor, F. A. Hawkins. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery after a brief service at the grave in charge of Rev. B. F. Hall.
Miss Maude Searl came Saturday from Des Moines to attend the funeral services of her niece.
Florence Claire (Searl) Pryor died April 8, 1939, in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO, at age 19. Buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery #1, Pilot Grove, Daviess Co., MO.
Florence Claire (Searl) Pryor Death Certificate.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows John Roy Searl (age 53) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a Farming Farmer who owns his farm worth $1,500 and is living in Grand River Twp., Daviess Co., MO. Living with him are: his wife, Lulu Searl (age 51) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School; and his son, John R. Searl (age 51) born in Missouri, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1940, shows Theodore K. Coles (age 38) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Clarinda, Page Co., IA, and with 2 years of College, is a married Head of Household, and who rents his home for $15/month and is living at 521 Garfield Avenue, 9th Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Living with him is his wife, Helen Coles (age 31) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in Elmo, Nodaway Co., MO, and with 3 years of College.
Alice Jemima (McClain) Searl died December 12,1947, in Clarinda, Page Co., IA, at age 93. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1950, shows John R. Searl (age 63) born in Texas, is a married Farming Farmer, and is living on Road B., Grand River Twp., Daviess Co., MO. Living with him are: his wife, Lulu Searl (age 61) born in Iowa; and his divorced brother-in-law, Walter Hankins (age 66) born in Iowa, a Meat Cutter at a Locker Plant.
John Roy Searl Sr. died November 29, 1950, in Jameson, MO, at age 64. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA.
John Roy Searl Sr. Death Certificate.
The Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Page Co., IA, Thursday, November 10, 1950
Roy Searl Dies at Jameson, Mo.
Brother of Local Woman Had Heart Attack; Died Wednesday
Roy Searl of Jameson, Mo. died suddenly Wednesday evening after a heart attack. He is the son of the late T. G. Searl of Clarinda and a brother of Mabel Searl. He leaves his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Marvin Holmstedt, Stanton, Mrs. Helen Cole, Haxtun, Colo., Mrs. Paul Lowe, Sioux City, Mrs. Gertrude Larry, Jameson, Mo. and one son, J. R. Searl, also Jameson. Two children preceded him in death. He and his son operated a locker plant in Coffey, Mo.
The Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Page Co., IA, Thursday, December 7, 1950
John Roy Searl, son of Thomas Greenfield and Alice Searl, was born October 18, 1886 in Taylor, Tex. At the age of four his parents moved to Clarinda, Iowa. There he united with the Christian church. On August 14, 1907 he was united in marriage to Lulu Hankins of New Market, Iowa. To this union seven children were born. Two children, Marjorie Jean, age 12, and Florence Claire Pryor, age 19, preceded him in death. In 1918 he went to Missouri, purchased a farm 1 ½ miles west of Jameson, where he died of a heart attack Nov 29, 1950, at the age of 64 years, 1 month and 12 days. Roy was associated with his father in the meat business until he entered farming. In addition to his farm interests, he and his son, who had returned from service in the army, built the Coffey locker service in Coffey, Mo and he has assisted in its management. Roy was a community worker, having served on the school board, triple A, public offices and in various other capacities. He is survived by his wife Lulu; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Coles of Haxtun, Colo., Mrs. Maurine Holmstedt of Stanton, Iowa, Mrs. Kathryn Lowe of Decatur, Neb., Mrs. Gertrude Lary, Jameson, Mo.; and one son, John Roy Searl Jr. of Coffey, Mo.; one sister, Miss Mabel Searl of Clarinda; and three grandchildren.
Garnett Clelland Pryor died January 14, 1960, in Chula, Grundy Co., MO,, at age 49. Buried in Ricket Cemetery, Chula, Livingston Co., MO.
Garnett Clelland Pryor Death Certificate.
Lulu Loraine (Hankins) Searl died April 17, 1975, at Highlands Nursing Home, Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO, at age 87. Buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA.
Lulu Loraine (Hankins) Searl Obituary.
John Roy "Jack" Searl Jr. died December 1, 2002, at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Story Co., IA, at age 78. Buried in Story City Cemetery, Story City, Story Co., IA.
John Roy "Jack" Searl Jr. Obituary.
Mid-Iowa News,
John R. 'Jack' Searl
May 15, 1924-Dec. 1, 2002
12/02/2002
Updated 06/14/2005 11:17:02 AM CDT
John R. "Jack" Searl, 78, of Story City, died Sunday of heart failure at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Ames, with Rev. Larry Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in the Story City Cemetery. John R. "Jack" Searl was born May 15, 1924, in Jamenson, Mo., the son of John Roy and Lulu (Hankins) Searl. He married Lois Gooden Oct. 26, 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a meat cutter for George Dyvik, Ames Fruit and Grocery and Carriage House in Ames. He retired in 1992. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Ames and Story City American Legion. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Larry Searl of Story City and John Searl of Nashville, Tenn.; one daughter, Sandy Searl of Ames; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Katherine Lowe of Blair, Neb., and Gertrude Lary of Centerville. He was preceded in death by four sisters. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today at Soderstrum-Larson Funeral Home in Story City, with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Ames. Soderstrum-Larson Funeral Home in Story City is in charge of arrangements.
The Tribune, Ames, Story Co., IA, October 26, 2008
Lois Ann Searl
1928-2008
Lois Ann Searl, 79, of Story City, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Bethany Manor in Story City. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Ames. Burial will follow the service at Story City Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Bethany Manor Chapel in Story City. Lois Searl was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Stanberry, Mo., to Harold Elting and Laura Ethel (McGinley) Gooden. She married John "Jack" Searl Oct. 26, 1947, in Pattensburg, Mo. They moved from Missouri to Story City in March 1962. She worked as a retail sales manager. She was a charter member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church and volunteered there with the food pantry and Special Olympics. Lois had a special love for animals and for her family. She is survived by three children, Larry Searl, of Story City, John Searl, of Story City, and Sandy Searl, of Ames; a sister, Barbara Waters, of Macon, Mo.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two half-sisters. Memorials may be designated to Bethany Life Communities or the Ames Animal Shelter. Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Gertrude Lary
Gertrude Lary, age 92, of Centerville, Iowa, died Monday, December 5, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. She was born the daughter of John and Lulu (Hankins) Searl on July 9, 1913 in Corning, Iowa. She graduated from the Jameson, Missouri Community Schools in 1931, and later received a teaching degree in 1963 from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri. On December 25, 1938, Gertrude was united in marriage to Delaine Lary in Jameson, Missouri. The couple farmed together in the Jameson area for many years before she began her teaching career that lasted nearly 30 years. In April of 1999 they moved to Centerville, Iowa to be near their daughter and she later became a member of the First United Methodist Church in Centerville. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Delaine Lary on November 25, 2002; brother, Jack Searl; sisters, Helen Cole, Maurine Holmstedt, Kathryn Lowe, Clair Pryor and Jean Searl. Gertrude is survived by: her daughters, Verda Hyland and her husband, Don of Smithville, Missouri and Suzanne Lary of Centerville, Iowa and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church in Centerville, Iowa with Rev. Dianne Christopher officiating. Burial will be at 2 pm at the Hickory Creek Cemetery near Jameson, Missouri. Open visitation will be held on Friday, December 9, 2005 from 1 till 8 pm at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday at the church from 9 am till the time of services. Memorials can be made in lieu of flowers to the First United Methodist Church and can be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home at 501 North 18th Street in Centerville, Iowa 52544.