Hale: Generation 2

The Children of John Hale & Annie Shane

                Any family stories mentioned below originated with youngest child Grace Hale Gaugh of Maryville, Missouri.  Grace was adopted by another family and thus had no contact with her siblings until 1905.  She remained in contact after that.  As the stories filtered down through two more generations, however, they no doubt became subtly, perhaps significantly, altered.

Lula Hale

1868: Lulu [or Lula] Hale was born in Tennessee, probably Nashville.

16 Feb 1888: Lulu Hale, age 20, married John C. Gaddie, age 27,  in Jackson County, MO, the ceremony performed by Pastor C. L. Chilton.[1]  Was this our Lulu?  The age certainly would have been appropriate; but nine years later she was using her maiden name . . .

1897 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Lulu  steno  rms 707 Oak".  Sisters Nellie and Daisy were listed at the same address. 

The family in Maryville, MO always said that Lulu had married a certain Mr. Jenkins, owner of a music store.  Sure enough, there was a J. W. Jenkins & Sons Music Company in Kansas City.  In 1929 the company's vice president was Fred B. Jenkins with a wife named Lula. On 26 Jul 1952, Lulu Jenkins, wife of Frederick Butler Jenkins of 837 West 58th Terrace in Kansas City, died of heart disease.  Husband Fred provided the personal information for the death certificate.  Lula had been born in Illinois on 25 Jun 1870.  She was a widow when she married Fred.  The birth year and place, the fact that she was a widow, could certainly agree with our Lulu; but he also stated that she was the daughter of Malcolm Bliss!  To complicate matters further, niece Helen Gaugh Breidenthal was certain that Fred, Lula's brother, was a piano tuner.  A Fred N. Hale was listed as a tuner for J. W. Jenkins & Sons during the first decade of the 20th century.

Walter H. Hale & Emma Jane Melroy

30 Sep 1870: Walter Hale was born in Ray Station, Schuyler County, IL.  On his death certificate, the date is 20 Sep 1872, although he listed his month and year of birth as Sep 1870 in the 1900 Census.  In fact, all censuses would indicate a birth in 1870.

15 Sep 1877: Emma Jane Melroy was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, the daughter of Joseph S. and Elizabeth Wagner Melroy.[2]

1893/94: Walter and Emma were married when Emma was 16 and Walter was 23.

According to the family, Walter worked in the Kansas City train yard as a switchman while also operating  a farm off Highway 71 between St. Joseph and Kansas City.  Also according to family, Walter was an alcoholic like his father John.

1899 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Walter H.  cond  r 1021 Main".  Sister Daisy is listed with the same address that year.

1900 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (Precinct 10): Switchman Walter Hale 29, born Sep 1870, IL NY TN, married 6 years; Emma J. age 22, born Sep 1877, NJ NJ NJ.  They are boarding with widower Hart___ H. Balque, a stenographer, on McGee Street.[3]

1901 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Walter  switch  KCB Ry  rms 16 34 Bway"

1902 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Walter  switch  KCB Ry  rms 2044 Penn"

1903 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Walter  switch  r 1832 Washn"

1904 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Walter  yd master  r 419 Landis ct"

28 Apr 1910 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Dairyman Walter H. Hale 39, MO Unk Unk, married 16 years, renting his dairy farm; Emma 32, NJ NJ England, mother of 2 children, both living; Walter H. age 16, TX MO NJ; Nellie E. age 5, MO MO NJ; sister-in-law Bertha Payne 30, NJ NJ England, married 8 years, mother of 2 children, both living; brother-in-law Charles Payne 44, IN Unk Unk, railroad switchman; nephew John 7, TX IN NJ; nephew Charles Junior 5, IN IN NJ.  They were residing on Elmwood. 

1910 Kansas City Directory: Walter's dairy was listed at "ws Indiana av nr 43d".  Emma G. Hale was listed as a bookkeeper for Gilpatrick's Laundry, "r 2004 Indiana Av".

1920 Census, Jackson County, MO: Walter H. Hale 49, born IL; Emma 42, born NJ; Nellie 14, born MO; Kenneth 7, born MO; nephew Charles R. Payne age 15, born IN.  Their address was at 1815 Spruce Street.[4]

1929 Kansas City Directory: "Walter H. Hale, gro, 4601 E 50th, h 5119 S Hardesty av".

1930 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Grocer Walter H. Hale, age 58, IL RI TN, married at age 23, working in a retail store and residing in a home worth $4,000 at 5119 Swope Park Blvd; Emma J. age 52, NJ NJ NJ, married at age 16, and described as "Assistant" in a retail grocery; Kenneth 17, MO IL MO; grandson Irving G. Fulton, age 7, MO CO MO.

13 Apr 1940 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Restaurant manager Walter Hale 69, born IL, with 6 years of education, residing in the same house on 1 Apr 1935; Emma 62, born NJ, with 6 years of education; Irving Fulton 17, born MO, with 4 years of high school, a "new worker".[4a]      NEW 22 Aug 1012

17 Aug 1942: Walter Hale, described as the operator of a "dining room" at Swope Park Golf Course #1, died in his home at 5119 Hardesty Avenue.  The cause of death was diagnosed as "myo carditis" due to "mitral insufficiency".  Kenneth Hale of 701 [or 797] Woodland was the informant.[5]

Walter is buried in Floral Hills Cemetery.

28 May 1955: Emma Melroy Hale died of "coronary thrombosis" with diabetes another "significant condition".  The informant on the death certificate was  [daughter] Mrs. Nellie Graybeal.

 Children of Walter H. and Emma Melroy Hale:

Walter H. Hale (3 Oct 1894 - Aug 1966)

Nellie E. Hale (1 Jun 1905 - May 1996; m. 1st ______ Fulton c. 1922)

Nellie's son Irving G. Fulton was born 24 Sep 1922 and died 17 Oct 1990 in Lee's Summitt, Jackson County, MO.  On 28 May 1949 he married Elaine Bailey in Benton County, AR, both bride and groom being identified as residents of Kansas City, MO.[5a]     NEW 22 Aug 2012

Nellie may have also been married to a Mr. Graybeal.

Kenneth Hale (17 Apr 1912 - May 1987)

Frederick Burton Hale & Ada Hightower

12 Jun 1874: Fred was born in Ray Station, Schuyler County, IL.

12 May 1876: Ada Hightower, the daughter of John H. and Angeline Standiford Hightower was born in Ray County, MO. 

May 1877: Ada was born in Missouri.  Her parents were probably John and Angeline Hightower, who were enumerated in the 1880 Census in Polk Township, Ray County, MO: John was a 41 year old farmer, MO TN TN; Angeline 21, MO KY VA; Nettie 11, MO MO MO; Orville 9; Elmer 8; John 6; Ada 4; an unnamed 2 year old daughter; and unnamed 3 month old male twins. 

1898 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Fred  driver  Ora H. Wilkins  rms 550 Campbell".  Sister Daisy was listed at the same address that year.

8 Jun 1900 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (3rd Ward): Frederick Hale 25, born Jun 1874, IL TN TN, married 0 years with an occupation of Car [almost illegible] Hainbeker (RR); wife Ada age 23, born May 1877, MO MO MO, married 0 years.  They are residing at 508 14th Street.[6]

1901 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Fred N.  mech J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co  b. 1013 Oak"

1902 Kansas City Directory: Hale, Fred N. piano tuner  J.W. Jenkins Sons M Co  b. 1121 Central"

1903 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Fred N.  piano tuner  r 3027 e 25th

1904 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Fred N.  piano tuner   r 3027 e 25th"

1905 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Fred N.  piano tuner  r. KC K"

1910 Kansas City Directory: "Frederick N. Hale, tuner, 3912 E 19th"

According to niece Helen Gaugh Breidenthal, Fred was a piano tuner.  But Fred "N" Hale?

Apr 1910 Census, Polk Township, Ray County, MO: Farmer Frederick B. Hale 34, IL RI RI, married 10 years, renting a "gen'l farm"; Ada 32, MO MO MO, mother of 0 children; brother-in-law John H. Rawlings age 41, England England England, no profession being given, married 10 years; sister Daisy age 32, IL RI NY, married 10 years.[7]

12 Sep 1918, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: According to his Draft Registration, "Fred Burton Hale" was residing at 1523 Spruce Street in Kansas City with wife Ada Hale.  Age 44, he gave his birth date as 12 Jun 1874 and his employment as Kansas City "Rys Co".  He was described as short, medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair. 

2 Jan 1920 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (9th Dist): Lodger F. B. Hale, 43, , IL IL IL, employed as a street car "motorman"; wife Ada 42, MO MO MO, employed as a laborer in a necktie factory.  They are lodging at the home of Hugh Friel, an Irish laborer, on Prospect Avenue.[8]

Fred worked as a street car supervisor in Kansas City.  At an unknown date, but believed to have been in the 1920s, he was mashed between two strretcars when he ran to switch tracks to prevent them from colliding.  He stayed with the Gaugh family in Maryville, nursed by sister Grace, while recovering from his injuries.

1929 Kansas City Directory: "Fred Hale, emp Meriden Creamery Co, r 1808 Wyandotte".

1930 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO:  Dispatcher Fred Hale 53, IL NY TN, married at age 21, working for "Public Service" and residing in a house at 1411 1/2 Prospect valued at $35; Ada 50, MO MO MO, married at age 20; brother-in-law William J. Benoit 54, IL Fr Canada, Fr Canada; a "money clerk" at "Public Service".[9]

12 Apr 1940 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Flagman Fred B. Hale 65, born IL, with 5 years of education, residing in the same house at 272 Brooklyn on 1 Apr 1935; Ada 63, born MO, with 8 years of education.[9a]     NEW 22 Aug 2012

21 Jun 1945: Fred died  of a "coronary occlusion".[10]  The occupation listed on his death certificate was "Inspector, K. C. Public Service Company", with his residence as 3041 Brooklyn Avenue.    

Fred is buried in Lawson Cemetery in Richmond, Ray County, MO, Section B, Row 7.[10a]

14 Sep 1948: Ada Hale died in Jackson County.  She is buried in beside Fred in Lawson Cemetery.[10b]     NEW 22 Aug 2012

Daisy Hale

Oct 1876: Daisy Hale was born in Schuyler County, IL.

1897 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Daisy  clk  rms 707 Oak"

1898 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Daisy  clk  Emery, Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Co  rms 550 Campbell".  Brother Fred was also listed at 550 Campbell and sister Nellie was residing there in 1902.

1899 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Daisy  clk  R. H. Williams   r 1021 Main"

1899: Daisy married John H. Rawlings in Jackson County.[11]

4 Jun 1900 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Railroad clerk Jack H. Rawlings 30, born May 1870, England England England, married for 9 months; Daisy M. 23, born Oct 1876, IL NY TN; guest Dora A. Black 10, born May 1890, MO IL IL.[12]

1900 Kansas City Directory: "Rawlings, John H.  clk  U P RR 1500 w 12th  r 3110 Brooklyn".

1903 Kansas City Directory: "Rawlings, John H.  clk U P RR 1500 w 12th  r KC K".

1905 Kansas City Directory: "Rawlings, John H.  clk  U P RR Fidelity Trust Co Blg  r 1609 Troost".

Apr 1910 Census, Polk Township, Ray County, MO: Farmer Frederick B. Hale 34, IL RI RI, married 10 years, renting a "gen'l farm"; Ada 32, MO MO MO, mother of 0 children; brother-in-law John H. Rawlings age 41, England England England, no profession being given, married 10 years; sister Daisy age 32, IL RI NY, married 10 years.[13]

Daisy's actions could be described at best as eccentric.  For instance, she once stopped a priest on the street and insisted on kissing his ring.  She so strongly resembled her younger sister Grace Hale Gaugh that she was often mistaken for her, so such behavior naturally caused embarrassment.  Grace's husband Charlie finally purchased a house for Daisy in Kansas City, presumably an adequate distance from Maryville.   (The Gaughs once had new wallpaper installed in the house, only to have Daisy paper over it with newspaper.)  

Daisy was married five times, Kansas City railroad worker Fred or Frank Gould being the last.

2 Apr 1940 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (Ward 6): Widow Daisy M. Gould 63, born IL, a housekeeper in a "private house".[13a]     NEW 4 Aug 2012

She died in Kansas City, but the exact date isn't known.

Nellie Elizabeth Hale & William Joseph Benoit

1 Mar 1874: William Joseph Benoit, the son of Pierre and Mary Elizabeth Malo Benoit,  was born in Chicago, Cook County, IL - at least that was one of his birth dates.  The date on both his draft registration card and his death certificate are different.  Perhaps his actual birth date was 29 Feb 1873/74.

8 Dec 1878: Nellie Hale was born in Ray Station, Schyler County, IL.   Dorothy Payne and Rich Spickler believe the date was 6 December.

1890 Kansas City Directory: Nellie Hale, a "domestic", is listed at 519 McGee; but Nellie was only 12 that year!  Brother Walter boarded in a house on McGee in 1900.

1897 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Nellie  clk  rms 707 Oak".  Sisters Daisy and Lulu were listed at the same address.

6 Jun 1900 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (Ward 6): Boarder Nellie Hale 20, born Dec 1879. IL IL IL, employed as a seamstress.[14]

1901 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Nellie  waiter  r 550 Campbell".  Sister Daisy was listed at 550 Campbell in 1898.

1902 Kansas City Directory: "Hale, Nellie  r 550 Campbell"

10 Apr 1904: Nellie married William Joseph Benoit in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO. Payne and Spickler claim the year was 1924, in light of the 1910 Census, the year must have been 1904.

20 Apr 1910 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Montgomery Ward stock clerk William J. Benoit 34, IL Canada Canada, married for 6 years, his first marriage; wife  Nellie 31, IL TN TN, married for 6 years, her second marriage, and mother of 1 child, still living; Lulu 2, MO IL IL.  The family is residing at 2104 Charlotte St. with several other families, apparently and apartment house.[15]  According to niece Grace Gaugh, daughter Lula was adopted.  Grace's family in Maryville also believed that Nellie married a "Frenchman", name unknown, who first worked for the  streetcar company in Kansas City and then became a policeman.  He was shot and killed in the line of duty.  Joseph Benoit was of French Canadian ancestry, but his cause of death was "aortitis".  Was Nellie's first husband a policeman who was shot on duty?  

12 Sep 1918: William Joseph Benoit registered for the draft giving his age as 45, his birth date as 28 Feb 1873, his address as 815 West 17th Street in Kansas City, his occupation as grocer for S. J. Smith at 4303 Main Street, and his wife as Nellie E. Benoit.  His description was short, small build, brown eyes, and dark hair. 

3 Jan 1920 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO (Ward 2): William J. Benoit 45, IL French Canada French Canada, employed in a railroad office; Nellie 40, IL MO MO; daughter Lula age 12, MO IL IL; roomers Charles Hightower 39 (MO MO MO), Cora Hightower 40 (IL IL IN), and Elmer Hightower 48 (MO MO MO); and three other roomers.  The family was residing at 815 W. 17th Street.[16]   Ada Hightower had married Fred Hale in 1899.

9 Nov 1924: Nellie died an "accidental" death, "smothered by burying her head in a pillow"! This cause was determined by autopsy.  The informant for her personal information was brother Fred, rather than husband William.[17]   Nellie was buried in Calvary Cemetery.

1930 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Brother-in-law William J. Benoit, age 54, IL Fr Can, Fr Can, was enumerated in the household of Fred and Ada Hale at 1411 1/2 Prospect.  William was employed as a "money clerk, Public Service".  Fred was employed as a "dispatcher, Public Service".[18]

15 Apr 1931: William Joseph Benoit died in Kansas City.  He was described born in Illinois on 28 Feb 1886, the widower of deceased wife Nellie Benoit, and working as a collector for the Kansas City Public Service Company.  The informant was Louis D. Benoit.[19] 

William was buried in Calvary Cemetery.

Children of Nellie Hale and William Benoit:

Lula Benoit (c. 1908 -     )     Adopted?

Josephine Hale & John H. Wade

 3 Mar 1881: A "female Hale"  was born in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, IL.  She would be named Josephine.[20]

Her husband, however, acting as the informant on her death certificate, claimed that her birth date 3 Mar 1879.  He also got her birth place wrong, claiming Linn County, MO.

18 Nov 1887: The Linn County Probate Court ordered that Josie Hale, a "poor child . . . whose father is worthless and a habitual drunkard and whose mother is not living" be bound to O. H. Case until 18 years of age, "the said Josie Hale being ___ six years of age last March, for the purpose of learning and acquiring the occupation of a housemaid and the performance of such duties as are generally performed by white females on the farms of this county generally".  O. H. Case was obligated "at all times and in all seasons" suitable clothing, food, and attention in sickness and in health . . . and to provide her with a common school education.  At the completion of her apprenticeship, case was to provide her with a bible and two new suits of clothes worth $50.00 and $20.00 in cash.   The indenture was furthered proved by E. W. Wilcox, certifying "the fact of the incompetency of the father on account of his worthless and drunken habits and the fact that the mother is not living".

12 Jun 1900 Census, Grantville, Linn County, MO: Servant Jossie Hale 19, born Mar 1881, IL NY TN, was  enumerated in the household of Oliver and Marilla A. Case, ages 72 and 67.  Oliver was a farmer.[21]

c. 1907: Josie married John H. "Jack" Wade.

23 Apr 1910 Census, Bronx, New York, NY:  Electrician John H. Wade 42, NY England England, married for 3 years, his second marriage; Josephine 29, IL VT VT, married for 3 years, mother of 2 children, both living; Harry 1 year 11 months, NY NY NY; John 3/12, NY NY NY.  The family was residing on Stebbins Avenue.[22]

10 Dec 1918: Josie died bronchial pneumonia, due to influenza, in Independence, MO.[23]  She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

8 Jan 1920 Census, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Electrician John H. Wade 47, NY MO US; wife Nettie 18, MO MO MO; Harry 12, NY NY MO; Wilbur 7, MO NY MO; Walter 4 years 4 months, MO NY MO. They are living at 2433 Lawn Avenue.[24]  Young Walter eventually went to live with the Gaughs in Maryville, MO, where he lived until adulthood.

Children of Josephine Hale and Jack Wade:

Harry Wade (c. 1908 -     )

John Wade (c. Jan 1910 -     )

Wilbur Wade (c. 1913 -     )

Walter O. Wade (26 Oct 1915 - 23 Aug 1993; m. Sue ______)

Grace Hale and Charles Russell Gaugh »

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