Abner Thomas Woodrum was born March 1, 1878 at Liberty, Kentucky. He was born eighth out of ten children. His father, Samuel Woodrum, was born July 3, 1840 and died February 17, 1914. His mother, Minerva Eads, was born November 18, 1839 and died November 16, 1912. Samuel and Minerva are buried in Merrimac, Kentucky.
Abner's Uncle Abner B. Woodrum (1844-1917), a civil war veteran with Company H, 10th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, is also buried in Merrimac Cemetery.
Samuel's grandparents are Abner and Mrs. Woodrum, and John Eads and Harriett Gilpin.
Abner's siblings are:
Rev. John Robert Woodrum (1862-1945)
Surelda (Daniel) Bridge (1863-1936)
Dell Cena (James) Bridge (1866-1951)
James Madison (Rebecca) Woodrum (1869-1943)
Samuel Abraham (Luella, Hattie) Woodrum (1872-1958)
Minta Jane (James) Taylor
Minerva Bell (Edward) Smith (1876-1939)
Emma Ann Cox
Roscoe Woodrum
As a young man Abner became a member of the Christian Church. He married America Elbert Breeden October 14, 1899 in Paris, Missouri. America was born August 6, 1881 in Columbia, Kentucky. America was the daughter of John H. Breeden, Civil War veteran Company C, 13th Kentucky Infantry Regiment and Nancy Ann Biggs.
John Breeden's name was originally spelled Breeding. He was born March 17, 1843 and died April 24, 1924. He is buried in Harden Cemetery, Taylor County, Kentucky.
America's grandparents were William Breeding, Elizabeth Thomas, John Henry Biggs and Elizabeth Dixon.
Siblings of America were:
Molly F. (Alonzo) Woodrum (1867-1900)
Bettie E. Breeden (1876-1877)
Elizabeth Bland (1871-1906)
Rose Jane Breeden (1876-1888)
Addie Catherine (Edward) Woodrum (1878-1963) of Pleasant Plains, Illinois
Robert Lawson Breeden (1883-1895)
After marrying, Abner and America immediately moved to Toledo, Iowa where they lived except for three years in Kentucky. Abner was a brick layer and worked in the masonry trade in Toledo for over 50 years. He played pool, hunted, did multiple cart wheels, played harmonica and swam. He rescued his daughter, Berniece McMillian, from the Iowa River.
America was a housewife, a member of the Republican Club and the Baptist Church in Toledo until it disbanded. She played accordion, enjoyed southern cooking, sewing and prided herself in her plum orchard, strawberries and garden.
Abner and America observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 16, 1949, at Hotel Toledo. Noon dinner was served with a reception following. Dinner music included solos and duets by grandchildren Donna Jean Emmons and Dolores Omar. Also providing music was Keith Burton of Des Moines and The Toledo State Juvenile Home boys quartet. Rev. Robert McCanon performed a ceremony reaffirming their vows.
America Woodrum, 73, died 8:00 a.m., February 1, 1955 at her home. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. February 4 at the United Brethren Church. Rev. M.G. Benner officiated.
Abner Thomas Woodrum, 77, died 3:45 a.m., Monday, August 29, 1955 at his home. Charles Maplethorpe, Jr. was the attending physician. He was in poor health for the past four years. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. August 31 at the Henderson Funeral Home.
Children of Abner and America are Cleo Marie Woodrum, Nell Lee (Forrest) Emmons, Florence Mae Omar (James) Boldt, Sylvia Beatrice (Cyril) Jacobs, Glen Woodrum, Berniece W. (Rev. Robert) McMillan.
Grandchildren are:
Donna Jean Emmons
Dolores Mae Harris
Dr. Keith W. Jacobs
Richard Mike McMillan
Judy Pieper
Sharon Rice
Rev. Dan McMillan.
Info obtained from "Abner and America Woodrum" written by Troy Harris as included in the book titled Toledo, Iowa Celebrating 150-Years of Yesterdays, 977.7756 CEL at the Toledo Public Library.
Abner's Uncle Abner B. Woodrum (1844-1917), a civil war veteran with Company H, 10th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, is also buried in Merrimac Cemetery.
Samuel's grandparents are Abner and Mrs. Woodrum, and John Eads and Harriett Gilpin.
Abner's siblings are:
Rev. John Robert Woodrum (1862-1945)
Surelda (Daniel) Bridge (1863-1936)
Dell Cena (James) Bridge (1866-1951)
James Madison (Rebecca) Woodrum (1869-1943)
Samuel Abraham (Luella, Hattie) Woodrum (1872-1958)
Minta Jane (James) Taylor
Minerva Bell (Edward) Smith (1876-1939)
Emma Ann Cox
Roscoe Woodrum
As a young man Abner became a member of the Christian Church. He married America Elbert Breeden October 14, 1899 in Paris, Missouri. America was born August 6, 1881 in Columbia, Kentucky. America was the daughter of John H. Breeden, Civil War veteran Company C, 13th Kentucky Infantry Regiment and Nancy Ann Biggs.
John Breeden's name was originally spelled Breeding. He was born March 17, 1843 and died April 24, 1924. He is buried in Harden Cemetery, Taylor County, Kentucky.
America's grandparents were William Breeding, Elizabeth Thomas, John Henry Biggs and Elizabeth Dixon.
Siblings of America were:
Molly F. (Alonzo) Woodrum (1867-1900)
Bettie E. Breeden (1876-1877)
Elizabeth Bland (1871-1906)
Rose Jane Breeden (1876-1888)
Addie Catherine (Edward) Woodrum (1878-1963) of Pleasant Plains, Illinois
Robert Lawson Breeden (1883-1895)
After marrying, Abner and America immediately moved to Toledo, Iowa where they lived except for three years in Kentucky. Abner was a brick layer and worked in the masonry trade in Toledo for over 50 years. He played pool, hunted, did multiple cart wheels, played harmonica and swam. He rescued his daughter, Berniece McMillian, from the Iowa River.
America was a housewife, a member of the Republican Club and the Baptist Church in Toledo until it disbanded. She played accordion, enjoyed southern cooking, sewing and prided herself in her plum orchard, strawberries and garden.
Abner and America observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 16, 1949, at Hotel Toledo. Noon dinner was served with a reception following. Dinner music included solos and duets by grandchildren Donna Jean Emmons and Dolores Omar. Also providing music was Keith Burton of Des Moines and The Toledo State Juvenile Home boys quartet. Rev. Robert McCanon performed a ceremony reaffirming their vows.
America Woodrum, 73, died 8:00 a.m., February 1, 1955 at her home. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. February 4 at the United Brethren Church. Rev. M.G. Benner officiated.
Abner Thomas Woodrum, 77, died 3:45 a.m., Monday, August 29, 1955 at his home. Charles Maplethorpe, Jr. was the attending physician. He was in poor health for the past four years. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. August 31 at the Henderson Funeral Home.
Children of Abner and America are Cleo Marie Woodrum, Nell Lee (Forrest) Emmons, Florence Mae Omar (James) Boldt, Sylvia Beatrice (Cyril) Jacobs, Glen Woodrum, Berniece W. (Rev. Robert) McMillan.
Grandchildren are:
Donna Jean Emmons
Dolores Mae Harris
Dr. Keith W. Jacobs
Richard Mike McMillan
Judy Pieper
Sharon Rice
Rev. Dan McMillan.
Info obtained from "Abner and America Woodrum" written by Troy Harris as included in the book titled Toledo, Iowa Celebrating 150-Years of Yesterdays, 977.7756 CEL at the Toledo Public Library.
Abner Thomas Woodrum was born March 1, 1878 at Liberty, Kentucky. He was born eighth out of ten children. His father, Samuel Woodrum, was born July 3, 1840 and died February 17, 1914. His mother, Minerva Eads, was born November 18, 1839 and died November 16, 1912. Samuel and Minerva are buried in Merrimac, Kentucky.
Abner's Uncle Abner B. Woodrum (1844-1917), a civil war veteran with Company H, 10th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, is also buried in Merrimac Cemetery.
Samuel's grandparents are Abner and Mrs. Woodrum, and John Eads and Harriett Gilpin.
Abner's siblings are:
Rev. John Robert Woodrum (1862-1945)
Surelda (Daniel) Bridge (1863-1936)
Dell Cena (James) Bridge (1866-1951)
James Madison (Rebecca) Woodrum (1869-1943)
Samuel Abraham (Luella, Hattie) Woodrum (1872-1958)
Minta Jane (James) Taylor
Minerva Bell (Edward) Smith (1876-1939)
Emma Ann Cox
Roscoe Woodrum
As a young man Abner became a member of the Christian Church. He married America Elbert Breeden October 14, 1899 in Paris, Missouri. America was born August 6, 1881 in Columbia, Kentucky. America was the daughter of John H. Breeden, Civil War veteran Company C, 13th Kentucky Infantry Regiment and Nancy Ann Biggs.
John Breeden's name was originally spelled Breeding. He was born March 17, 1843 and died April 24, 1924. He is buried in Harden Cemetery, Taylor County, Kentucky.
America's grandparents were William Breeding, Elizabeth Thomas, John Henry Biggs and Elizabeth Dixon.
Siblings of America were:
Molly F. (Alonzo) Woodrum (1867-1900)
Bettie E. Breeden (1876-1877)
Elizabeth Bland (1871-1906)
Rose Jane Breeden (1876-1888)
Addie Catherine (Edward) Woodrum (1878-1963) of Pleasant Plains, Illinois
Robert Lawson Breeden (1883-1895)
After marrying, Abner and America immediately moved to Toledo, Iowa where they lived except for three years in Kentucky. Abner was a brick layer and worked in the masonry trade in Toledo for over 50 years. He played pool, hunted, did multiple cart wheels, played harmonica and swam. He rescued his daughter, Berniece McMillian, from the Iowa River.
America was a housewife, a member of the Republican Club and the Baptist Church in Toledo until it disbanded. She played accordion, enjoyed southern cooking, sewing and prided herself in her plum orchard, strawberries and garden.
Abner and America observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 16, 1949, at Hotel Toledo. Noon dinner was served with a reception following. Dinner music included solos and duets by grandchildren Donna Jean Emmons and Dolores Omar. Also providing music was Keith Burton of Des Moines and The Toledo State Juvenile Home boys quartet. Rev. Robert McCanon performed a ceremony reaffirming their vows.
America Woodrum, 73, died 8:00 a.m., February 1, 1955 at her home. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. February 4 at the United Brethren Church. Rev. M.G. Benner officiated.
Abner Thomas Woodrum, 77, died 3:45 a.m., Monday, August 29, 1955 at his home. Charles Maplethorpe, Jr. was the attending physician. He was in poor health for the past four years. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. August 31 at the Henderson Funeral Home.
Children of Abner and America are Cleo Marie Woodrum, Nell Lee (Forrest) Emmons, Florence Mae Omar (James) Boldt, Sylvia Beatrice (Cyril) Jacobs, Glen Woodrum, Berniece W. (Rev. Robert) McMillan.
Grandchildren are:
Donna Jean Emmons
Dolores Mae Harris
Dr. Keith W. Jacobs
Richard Mike McMillan
Judy Pieper
Sharon Rice
Rev. Dan McMillan.
Info obtained from "Abner and America Woodrum" written by Troy Harris as included in the book titled Toledo, Iowa Celebrating 150-Years of Yesterdays, 977.7756 CEL at the Toledo Public Library.
Abner's Uncle Abner B. Woodrum (1844-1917), a civil war veteran with Company H, 10th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, is also buried in Merrimac Cemetery.
Samuel's grandparents are Abner and Mrs. Woodrum, and John Eads and Harriett Gilpin.
Abner's siblings are:
Rev. John Robert Woodrum (1862-1945)
Surelda (Daniel) Bridge (1863-1936)
Dell Cena (James) Bridge (1866-1951)
James Madison (Rebecca) Woodrum (1869-1943)
Samuel Abraham (Luella, Hattie) Woodrum (1872-1958)
Minta Jane (James) Taylor
Minerva Bell (Edward) Smith (1876-1939)
Emma Ann Cox
Roscoe Woodrum
As a young man Abner became a member of the Christian Church. He married America Elbert Breeden October 14, 1899 in Paris, Missouri. America was born August 6, 1881 in Columbia, Kentucky. America was the daughter of John H. Breeden, Civil War veteran Company C, 13th Kentucky Infantry Regiment and Nancy Ann Biggs.
John Breeden's name was originally spelled Breeding. He was born March 17, 1843 and died April 24, 1924. He is buried in Harden Cemetery, Taylor County, Kentucky.
America's grandparents were William Breeding, Elizabeth Thomas, John Henry Biggs and Elizabeth Dixon.
Siblings of America were:
Molly F. (Alonzo) Woodrum (1867-1900)
Bettie E. Breeden (1876-1877)
Elizabeth Bland (1871-1906)
Rose Jane Breeden (1876-1888)
Addie Catherine (Edward) Woodrum (1878-1963) of Pleasant Plains, Illinois
Robert Lawson Breeden (1883-1895)
After marrying, Abner and America immediately moved to Toledo, Iowa where they lived except for three years in Kentucky. Abner was a brick layer and worked in the masonry trade in Toledo for over 50 years. He played pool, hunted, did multiple cart wheels, played harmonica and swam. He rescued his daughter, Berniece McMillian, from the Iowa River.
America was a housewife, a member of the Republican Club and the Baptist Church in Toledo until it disbanded. She played accordion, enjoyed southern cooking, sewing and prided herself in her plum orchard, strawberries and garden.
Abner and America observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 16, 1949, at Hotel Toledo. Noon dinner was served with a reception following. Dinner music included solos and duets by grandchildren Donna Jean Emmons and Dolores Omar. Also providing music was Keith Burton of Des Moines and The Toledo State Juvenile Home boys quartet. Rev. Robert McCanon performed a ceremony reaffirming their vows.
America Woodrum, 73, died 8:00 a.m., February 1, 1955 at her home. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. February 4 at the United Brethren Church. Rev. M.G. Benner officiated.
Abner Thomas Woodrum, 77, died 3:45 a.m., Monday, August 29, 1955 at his home. Charles Maplethorpe, Jr. was the attending physician. He was in poor health for the past four years. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. August 31 at the Henderson Funeral Home.
Children of Abner and America are Cleo Marie Woodrum, Nell Lee (Forrest) Emmons, Florence Mae Omar (James) Boldt, Sylvia Beatrice (Cyril) Jacobs, Glen Woodrum, Berniece W. (Rev. Robert) McMillan.
Grandchildren are:
Donna Jean Emmons
Dolores Mae Harris
Dr. Keith W. Jacobs
Richard Mike McMillan
Judy Pieper
Sharon Rice
Rev. Dan McMillan.
Info obtained from "Abner and America Woodrum" written by Troy Harris as included in the book titled Toledo, Iowa Celebrating 150-Years of Yesterdays, 977.7756 CEL at the Toledo Public Library.
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