Robert Washington Searl
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl was born February 14, 1854, near Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died May 4, 1928, at the home of his son, Clyde, in Cedar River, Cedarville, Menominee Co., MI, at age 74. Buried in a non-cemetery location in Stephenson, MI. He is the son of John Searl of Broadoak (Braddock) Parish, County Cornwall, England and Elizabeth "Eliza" Bailey of Ireland.
Jane Elizabeth Kemp was born September 10, 1858, in Plainfield, Polk Twp., Bremer Co., IA, and died September 25, 1933, in Cedarville, Menominee Co., MI, at age 75. She is the daughter of William Kemp of England (Died June 25, 1907, in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 74), and Elizabeth Weber Guy (b. May 24, 1829 in County Cornwall, England; d. May 1905 in Waverly, IA, at age 76). Both William and Elizabeth Kemp are buried in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer Co., Ia.
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl and Jane Elizabeth Kemp were married March 15, 1877, in Plainfield, Bremer Co., IA.
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl and Jane Elizabeth Kemp had two children:
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl and Jane Elizabeth Kemp adopted one child:
TIMELINE
1851 Canadian Census shows John Syrell (age 30) born in England with Bible Christian religion is a Laborer living in a Log Home in Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Eliza Syrell (age 26) born in Ireland, a Spinster with Bible Christian religion. Also living there are four Syrell children, all born in Canada with Bible Christian religion: Cat. Mata. Syrell (age 7), a House Maid; John H. Syrell (age 6), a House Boy; Chris. Wm. Syrell (age 4), a Small Boy; and Eliza Ann Syrell (age 2), an Infant.
About 1854, John Searl and family removed from Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, to near Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl was born February 14, 1854, near Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
About 1858, John Searl and family removed from near Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., IL.
Jane Elizabeth Kemp was born September 10, 1858, in Plainfield, Polk Twp., Bremer Co., IA.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on September 1, 1860, shows John Searles (age 40) born in Ireland with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $530 is a Farmer living in Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., IL. Living with him is Eliza Searles (age 27) born in Canada, a Housekeeper. Also living there are seven Searles children, all born in Canada except for Mary, who was born in Wisconsin: Matilda Searles (age 15); John Searles (age 13); Christopher Searles (age 11); Eliza A. Searles (age 9); Thomas Searles (age 7); Robert Searles (age 6); and Mary Searles (age 3).
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 9, 1860, shows William Kemp (age 27) born in England with real estate of $240 and personal estate of $30 is living in Polk Twp., Bremer Co., IA. Living with him is Elizabeth Kemp (age 28) born in England. Also living there are: Richard Kemp (age 7) born in New York; and Jane Kemp (age 1) born in Iowa.
1861 Census for Durham County shows John Sorel (age 15) born in Upper Canada is a Servant living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth "Eliza" (Unknown) Searl died July 10, 1867, in Illinois at age 40.
About 1868, John Searl and family removed from Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., IL, to Douglass Twp., Bremer Co., IA.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 15, 1870, shows John Searl (age 49) born in England with real estate of $1,000 and personal estate of $500 is a Farmer living in Douglass Twp., Bremer Co., IA. Living with him is Catharine Searl (age 53) born in New Jersey, who is Keeping House. Also living there is Stephen S. Searl (age 8) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 20, 1870, shows Joseph Cooley (age 26) born in Illinois, and with personal estate of $500 is a Farmer, and is living in Pine Rock Twp., Ogle Co., IL. Living with him are: Matilda Cooley (age 25) born in Canada, who is Keeping House; James Cooley (age 7) born in Illinois; Wallace Cooley (age 2) born in Illinois; and Robert Searles (age 16) born in Illinois.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1880, shows Robert Searl (age 24) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a Farmer living in Scott Twp., Franklin Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Jane Searl (age 21) born in Iowa to English-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is are his two sons, both born in Illinois to English-born parents: Pero W. Searl (age 2); and Otis Clyde Searl (age 1). Also living there are Robert's in-laws, both born in England to English-born parents: William Kemp (age 47), a Farmer; and Elizabeth Kemp (age 48), who is Keeping House.
The 1885 Iowa State Census taken on June 5, 1880, shows Robert Searle (age 29) born in Canada is a Laborer living in 2nd Ward, City of Waverly, Bremer Co., IA. Living with him are: Jane E. Searle (age 21), who is Keeping House; and Otis C. Searle (age 5) born in Butler, IA. Living next door is the Kemp family.
The 1885 Iowa State Census taken on June 5, 1880, shows William Kemp (age 56) born in England is a Laborer living in 2nd Ward, City of Waverly, Bremer Co., IA. Living with him are: Elizabeth Kemp (age 56) born in England, who is Keeping House; and unmarried Mary A. Kemp (age 22).
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 22, 1900, shows William Kemp (age 68) born January 1832 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1850 is a Farm Laborer owning his own home with a mortgage and is living on Fulton Street, 5th Ward, City of Waverly, Waverly Twp., Bremer Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 48 years: Elizabeth W. Kemp (age 73) born May 1827 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1850, with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1900, shows Robert W. Learl (age 46) born February 1854 in Wisconsin to English-born parents is doing Night Watch on Street and owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living at 515 Locust, 2nd Ward, City of Waverly, Bremer Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Jane E. Learl (age 41) born September 1858 in Iowa to English-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is Robert's unmarried son and his adopted daughter: Otis C. Learl (age 21) born March 1879 in Iowa to Wisconsin and Iowa-born parents, a Harness Maker; and Lois E. Learl (age 11) born October 1888 in Iowa to Wisconsin and Iowa-born parents.
Leota Irene Searl was born April 23, 1902, in Waverly, Bremer Co., IA.
The 1905 Iowa State Census taken in 1905 shows R. W. Searl, Jane Searl, Lois Searl, O. C. Searl, Nettie Searl and Leota Searl are living in 2nd Ward, City of Waverly, Bremer Co., IA. Living next door is the Kemp family.
The 1905 Iowa State Census taken in 1905 shows William Kemp and Elizabeth Kemp are living in 2nd Ward, City of Waverly, Bremer Co., IA.
Elizabeth Weber (Guy) Kemp died May 5, 1905, in Waverly, IA, at age 76.
Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier, Waterloo, IA, Friday, May 12, 1905
EARLY RESIDENT DEAD
The Waverly Republican gives particulars of the death of the aunt of W. O. Guy of this city as follows: "Another one of the earlier residents of Bremer county has passed away. Elizabeth Weber Guy was born in Cornwall, England, May 24, 1829, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Searle, in Waverly, Iowa, May 5, 1905. Thus in but a few more days she would have reached the age of 77. In September, 1850, she left her native land and came to America, making her home first at Sodas, New York. Here in April, 1852, she was united in marriage to William Kemp, who had also come from England. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kemp came west and after a few months' residence in Wisconsin they came to Bremer county, Iowa, and settled near what is now Plainfield. They experienced the hardships and endured the privations incident to pioneer life. Those were the days of the Indian, log house and often scanty provision for the table, but by hard work and faithful industry the family was provided for. Three children were born into the home, the youngest of whom, Mary, passed away 15 years ago this month. The other two, a son, Guy Kemp, of Seattle, Washington, and a daughter, Mrs. Jane Searle, of Waverly, Iowa, survive. Among other near relatives besides her husband, who for more than half a century journeyed with her and in her feeble condition did everything possible for her comfort, there remain two nephews, W. O. Guy, of Waterloo, and John Guy, of Cedar Rapids. Also five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Kemp was always rather frail of body, but her physical endurance was marvelous. She had failed perceptively in the last few years and for about two years has been blind. Her daughter has cared for her with all possible tenderness and solicitude for some years and for the last three months she has been in her daughter's home that her last days be made as comfortable as possible.
Waterloo Daily Courier, Waterloo, IA, Friday, June 14, 1907
Waverly News.
William Kemp, 74 years of age, was adjudged insane by the commissioners on insanity last Friday. He was taken to the hospital for the insane at Independence Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Otto J. PLatte. Mr. Kemp was very sick and had to be taken to the car on a cot. Mrs. Kemp was taken to the same institution a few weeks ago.
Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier, Waterloo, IA, Tuesday, June 18, 1907
William Kemp died June 25, 1907, in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 74.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Robert Searl (age 56) born in Wisconsin to English and Irish-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Ingallston Twp., Menominee Co., MI. Living with him is his wife of 33 years, Jane E. Searl (age 51) born in Iowa to English-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is Clyde Searl and family who are renting a house: Clyde Searl (age 31), born in Iowa to Wisconsin and Iowa-born parents, a House Carpenter; Clyde's wife of 9 years, Nettie Searl (age 31) born Kansas to Illinois and Iowa-born parents, with her only child still alive; and Clyde's daughter, Leata Searl (age 7) born in Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on April 1, 1920, shows Otis C. Searl (age 41) born in Iowa to Canadian and Iowa-born parents is a Farmer on his Own Farm and owns his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Wildwoods, Ingallston Twp., Menominee Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Nettie Searl (age 41) born Kansas to Iowa-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried daughter, Leota Searl (age 17) born in Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents, a School Teacher. Also living there are Otis' parents: Robert Searl (age 66) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents, and having emigrated in 1854; and Jane Searl (age 62) born in Iowa to English-born parents.
Henry Andrew Sholty and Leota Irene Searl were married April 30, 1920, in Wildwood, Menomonee Co., MI.
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl died May 4, 1928, at the home of his son, Clyde, in Cedar River, Menominee Co., MI, at age 74.
Robert Washington "Bob" Searl Death Certificate.
Waverly, IA, May, 1928
Robert W. Searl, for many years a citizen of Waverly, died at the home of his son, Clyde Searl, in Cedar River, Mich., on Friday, May 4, 1928, at the age of 74 years. The deceased was born near Fond du Lac, Wis., and when a young man came to Iowa. He was united in marriage with Miss Jane E. Kemp of Plainfield on March 13, 1877. To this union two sons were born, they being Perry, who died at the age of three years, and Clyde, at whose home he died. A few years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Searl came to Waverly and for a time he was employed as night policeman. Mr. Searl with his wife and son left Waverly 22 years ago to make their home hear Ingalls, Mich., where he purchased a farm and resided there until last September when he moved to Cedar River to make his home with his son. He had been in failing health for the past five years with heart trouble and dropsy and these ailments caused his death. He is survived by his widow and son, and two sisters. "Bob" Searl will be remembered by many of our citizens who will be grieved to learn of his death.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Otis C. Searl (age 51) born in Iowa to Wisconsin and Iowa-born parents and first married at age 21 is a Superintendent at Wells State Park and rents his home for $7/week and is living in Cedarville Twp., Menominee Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Netty N. Searl (age 51) born Kansas to Illinois and Iowa-born parents, and first married at age 21. Also living there is his married mother and widowed mother-in-law: Jane E. Searl (age 71) born in Iowa to English-born parents, and first married at age 18; and Ida Eveland (age 69) born Iowa to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents, and first married at age 15. Living next door is Leota I. Sholty.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Henry A. Sholty (age 42) born in Illinois to Illinois and Maryland-born parents and first married at age 32 is a County Roads Patrolman and rents his home for $8/week and is living in Cedarville Twp., Menominee Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Leota I. Sholty (age 27) born Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents, and first married at age 18. Also Lodging there is a Public School Teacher.
Jane Elizabeth (Kemp) Searl died September 25, 1933, in Cedarville, Menominee Co., MI, at age 75.
Jane Elizabeth (Kemp) Searl Death Certificate.
Henry Andrew Sholty died July 18, 1937, at his beach home, Edgewood Beach, Cedarville, Menominee Co., MI, at age 49.Buried in Stephenson Township Cemetery, Stephenson, Menomonee Co., MI.
Henry Andrew Sholty Death Certificate.
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Tuesday, July 27, 1937
Henry A. Sholty Rites
Military rites were held July 21 for Henry A. Sholty, who died July 18, at his beach home at Edgewood beaach, which is located at Menomonee, Mich. The cortege formed at the beach home at 1 p. m. and proceeded to the Methodist church at Stephenson where the Rev. Harold Trost read the final rites at 2 p. m. in the oresence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. Local people attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sholty, Shirley; Mrs. Fern Frink, Bloomington and Jake Frink of Bloomington.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 6, 1940, shows O. C. Searl (age 61) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a District Supervisor at a State Park who rents his home for $8/month and is living on State Trunk Line M 35, Cedar River, Cedarville Twp., Menominee Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Nettie M. Searl (age 61) born in Kansas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School.
Adrian Daily Telegram, Adrian, MI, Monday, October 4, 1943
BRITTON
Schneer - Sholty
At a simple ceremony performed by the Rev. John W. Greenwood, of the Calvary Methodist church in Detroit, Sept. 24 at 5 o'clock, Leota I. Sholty of Ludington became the bride of Lyle K. Schneerer of Britton. They were attended by Mrs. Gerry S. Fackler of Richmond, Va., and John A. Danforth of Houston, Texas. The bride wore an afternoon dress of dusty rose with brown accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Fackler's dress was powder blue, with harmonizing accessories and a corsage of white carnations. Dinner was served to the bridal party and guests at a handsomely decorated table in the Chidiva tea room. After a wedding trip to northern Michigan and a few days at Hamlin Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Schneerer will be home at Britton after October 8.
Adrian Daily Telegram, Adrian, MI, Wednesday, February 2, 1944
Hospital Notes
Mrs. Leota Schneerer of Route 2, Britton, was operated on this morning.
Nettie May (Eveland) Searl died January 16, 1961, in Royal Oaks, Oakland Co., MI, at age 81.
Otis Clyde Searl died December 12, 1961, in Royal Oaks, Oakland Co., MI, at age 82.