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     Andrew Jackson McCartney was born on Monday, 16 March 1835 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2,3,4 He was probably included as a free white male, age five to ten years old, in the household of Henry McCartney (given age 40-50) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^5,6 Jackson McCartney (given age 15) was listed as a household member living with Gideon Allen (given age 36) on the 1850 Census on 2 August 1850 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁷
     At age 21, Andrew Jackson McCartney married Rebecca Smith, age 21, daughter of Henry Smith and Martha Bergstresser, on Thursday, 6 November 1856 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Thomas Hill. The ceremony was witnessed by Gideon N. Allen.^8,2,9,10,11 A. J. McCartney (given age 25) was listed as a household member living with Henry Young (given age 62) on the 1860 Census on 30 June 1860 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. A. J. was Farming.¹²
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as Audrey McCartney (given age 35), the head of household Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 30 July 1870. Rebecca McCartney (given age 33), Charles McCartney (given age 6) and Lucy McCartney (given age 3) were listed as household members. Catharine Young (given age 71) was listed as his neighbor. Audrey was a Farmer.¹³
     Andrew Jackson McCartney lived in 1874 at Section 18, Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁴
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Andrew J. McCartney (given age 45), the head of household Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 14 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Rebecca McCartney (given age 43), his son, Charlie A. McCartney (given age 16), his daughter, Lucy J. McCartney (given age 13) . Andrew was a Farmer.^15,16 He was listed in the obituary of Charles A. McCartney on 21 July 1881, in the Tiffin Weekly Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving father.¹⁷
     Andrew Jackson McCartney lived from 1883 to 1909 Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Andrew McCartney (given age 65), the head of household at 139 East Market Street, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, on 8 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Rebecca McCartney (given age 65), his daughter, Lucy McCartney (given age 33) . Andrew was a retired Farmer.¹⁸
     His wife, Rebecca, died on 17 May 1905 Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 70, leaving Andrew Jackson as a widower.² He was listed in the obituary of Rebecca McCartney on 17 May 1905, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving husband.¹⁷
     Andrew Jackson died on 25 December 1909 at 161 East Market Street, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 74.^1,2,3,4,19 He was buried on Monday, 27 December 1909 in the Green Lawn Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,9,20,4
     Andrew's obituary appeared on 27 December 1909, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Andrew was survived by, his daughter, Lucy J. McCartney, his brother, George Washington McCartney.¹⁷
     Andrew's obituary appeared on 28 December 1909, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Andrew was survived by. Ada Shaw Chittenden, Jay C. McCartney, Isaac S. Baldwin, Rush P. Baldwin, Elizabeth Paine and Katharine Myers were mentioned.¹⁷ Andrew's obituary appeared on 30 December 1909, in the Seneca Advertiser, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁷

     George Washington McCartney was born on Thursday, 28 March 1839 at Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He has also been reported to have been born on Wednesday, 28 March 1838 at Ohio.^7,8,9 He was baptised Seneca County, Ohio, by Rev. Jeremiah Livengood.⁷ George Washington McCartney was probably included as a free white male, newborn to 5 years old, in the household of Henry McCartney (given age 40-50) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^10,11 George W. Stinebaugh (given age 11) was listed as a household member living with Henry Young (given age 54) on the 1850 Census on 2 August 1850 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹² G. W. McCartney (given age 21) was listed as a household member living with Henry Young (given age 62) on the 1860 Census on 30 June 1860 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. G. W. was Farming.¹³
     At age 21, George Washington McCartney married Eliza Lida Hall, age 20, daughter of Squire John T. Hall and Elizabeth Kagy, on Sunday, 20 January 1861 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jeremiah H. Good. The ceremony was witnessed by Daniel W. Hall and Clark Cook.^{1,14,3,15,4,16,8,7} Georg Young (given age 32) was listed as a household member living with Catharine Young (given age 71) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁷ George Washington McCartney was listed in the obituary of Catherine Bowser on 27 January 1871, in the Seneca Advertiser, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving son.¹⁸
     George Washington McCartney lived in 1874 at Section 27, Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. George was a Farmer, born in Ohio, settled in 1838.
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as G. W. McCartney (given age 40), the head of household at Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio, on 12 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Eliza L. McCartney (given age 39), his sons, Frank W. McCartney (given age 18) and Olie E. McCartney (given age 16), his daughter, Katy J. McCartney (given age 11) . G. was a Farmer.^19,20
     George Washington McCartney lived from 1884 to 1889 at North Loup, Valley County, Nebraska.⁴ He was listed on the Nebraska State Census of 6 June 1885 at Midway Borough, Scotia Precinct, Greeley County.²¹
     George Washington McCartney lived from 1889 to 1913 at St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.⁴
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as G. W. McCartney (given age 66 [61]), the head of household at St. Paul Precinct, Howard County, Nebraska, on 16 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Eliza McCartney (given age 66 [60]), his daughter-in-law, Bell McCartney (given age 26 [30]), his granddaughters, Carrie McCartney (given age 9) and Mamie McCartney (given age 1) . Frank W. McCartney (given age 37) was listed as his neighbor. G. W. was a Farmer.²²
     His wife, Eliza, died on 6 June 1907 St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, at age 67, leaving George Washington as a widower.^3,4,1,7 He was listed in the obituary of Andrew Jackson McCartney on 27 December 1909, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving brother. The article stated that he was "from St. Paul, Nebraska."²³ He was not found on the 1910 Census for at Howard County, Nebraska.
     Geo. W. died of Dropsy after a lingering illness on 5 November 1913 St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, at age 74. Some two years earlier he was knocked down and injured by a train near the canning factory, in Grand Island, and ever since that time he has been on the sick list.^2,1,3,4,8 He has also been reported to have died on Wednesday, 12 November 1913 at age 74 years, 7 months and 15 days.^7,24 He was buried on Friday, 7 November 1913 in the Grand Island Cemetery, located at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.²

     Rebecca Smith was born on Saturday, 16 May 1835 at Penn Yan, Yates County, New York. Rebecca Smith (given age 13) was listed as a household member living with Henry Smith (given age 43) on the 1850 Census on 3 August 1850 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹
     At age 21, Rebecca Smith married Andrew Jackson McCartney, age 21, son of Henry McCartney (II) and Catherine Bowser, on Thursday, 6 November 1856 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Thomas Hill. The ceremony was witnessed by Gideon N. Allen.^2,3,4,5,6 Rebecca McCartney (given age 23) was listed as a household member living with Henry Young (given age 62) on the 1860 Census on 30 June 1860 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁷ Rebecca McCartney (given age 33) was listed as a household member living with Audrey McCartney (given age 35) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁸ Rebecca McCartney (given age 43) was listed as the wife of Andrew J. McCartney (given age 45) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^9,10 Rebecca Smith was listed in the obituary of Charles A. McCartney on 21 July 1881, in the Tiffin Weekly Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving mother.¹¹ Rebecca McCartney (given age 65) was listed as the wife of Andrew McCartney (given age 65) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 139 East Market Street, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.¹²
     Rebecca died on 17 May 1905 Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 70 leaving Andrew Jackson as a widower.³
     Rebecca's obituary appeared on 17 May 1905, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Rebecca was survived by, her husband, Andrew Jackson McCartney, her daughter, Lucy J. McCartney, her brothers, David Smith and Jacob B. Smith, her mother, Annes Smith.¹¹ Rebecca Smith was buried on Friday, 19 May 1905 in the Green Lawn Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.^13,11

     Charles A. McCartney was born on Saturday, 16 May 1863 at Seneca County, Ohio.¹ Charles McCartney (given age 6) was listed as a household member living with Audrey McCartney (given age 35) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.² Charlie A. McCartney (given age 16) was listed as the son of Andrew J. McCartney (given age 45) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^3,4
     Charles A. died of of sunstroke on 13 July 1881 at Republic, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 18.⁵ He was buried in the Green Lawn Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.¹
     Charles's obituary appeared on 21 July 1881, in the Tiffin Weekly Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Charles was survived by, his mother, Rebecca Smith, his father, Andrew Jackson McCartney.⁵

     Lucy J. McCartney was born on Monday, 24 December 1866 at Republic, Seneca County, Ohio. Lucy McCartney (given age 3) was listed as a household member living with Audrey McCartney (given age 35) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ Lucy J. McCartney (given age 13) was listed as the daughter of Andrew J. McCartney (given age 45) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^2,3 Lucy McCartney (given age 33) was listed as the daughter of Andrew McCartney (given age 65) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 139 East Market Street, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴ Lucy J. McCartney was listed in the obituary of Rebecca McCartney on 17 May 1905, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.⁵ Lucy J. McCartney provided information for the death certificate of Andrew Jackson McCartney on Saturday, 25 December 1909 at 161 East Market Street, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.^6,7,8,9,10 Lucy J. McCartney was listed in the obituary of Andrew Jackson McCartney on 27 December 1909, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.⁵
     The 1910 US Census enumerated her as Luzy McCartney (given age 43), the head of household Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, on 20 April 1910, living alone.¹¹
     At age 50, Lucy J. McCartney married Leander A. Ostein, age 53, son of William Ostein and Matilda Shubert, on Sunday, 24 June 1917 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.¹²
     Lucy J. Ostein and Leander A. Ostein returned from a visit to Tela, Honduras and Puerto Barrios, Guatemala on 2 September 1917 at Port of New Orleans, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.¹³
     Lucy J. McCartney lived from 1917 to 1940 at Mattoax, Amelia County, Virginia. She was listed as the wife of Leander A. Ostein (given age 56) on the 1920 Census recorded 31 March 1920 at Glies Magisterial District, Amelia County, Virginia.¹⁴
     Her husband, Leander, died in 1923 Mattoax, Amelia County, Virginia, leaving Lucy J. as a widow.
     Lucy J. died on 3 September 1940 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 73. Lucy's obituary appeared on 4 September 1940, in the Tiffin Advertiser Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵ She was buried on Saturday, 7 September 1940 in the Green Lawn Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁵

     Eliza Lida Hall was born on Tuesday, 28 January 1840 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2 She has also been reported to have been born on Monday, 28 January 1839.³ Eliza Hall (given age 10) was listed as a household member living with John Hall (given age 50) on the 1850 Census on 28 October 1850 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴ Eliza Hall (given age 20) was listed as a household member living with John Hall (given age 59) on the 1860 Census on 13 July 1860 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴
     At age 20, Eliza Lida Hall married George Washington McCartney, age 21, son of Henry McCartney (II) and Catherine Bowser, on Sunday, 20 January 1861 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jeremiah H. Good. The ceremony was witnessed by Daniel W. Hall and Clark Cook.^{2,5,1,6,7,8,9,3} Eliza Young (given age 30) was listed as a household member living with Catharine Young (given age 71) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁰ Eliza Lida McCartney was baptised on Sunday, 22 February 1880, by Rev. A. E. Baichley.³ Eliza L. McCartney (given age 39) was listed as the wife of G. W. McCartney (given age 40) on the 1880 Census recorded 12 June 1880 at Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio.^11,12 Eliza McCartney (given age 45) was listed on the Nebraska State Census of 6 June 1885 in the household of Geo. McCartney (given age 46) at Midway Borough, Scotia Precinct, Greeley County.¹³ Eliza McCartney (given age 66 [60]) was listed as the wife of G. W. McCartney (given age 66 [61]) on the 1900 Census recorded 16 June 1900 at St. Paul Precinct, Howard County, Nebraska.¹⁴
     Eliza Lida died on 6 June 1907 at St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, at age 67 leaving George Washington as a widower.^1,7,2,3 Eliza Lida Hall was buried on Friday, 7 June 1907 in the Grand Island Cemetery, located at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.¹⁵
     G.'s obituary appeared on 10 June 1907, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, G. was survived by, her sons, Frank Wesley McCartney and Ollie John McCartney, her sister, Elizabeth C. Norris.¹⁵

     Frank Wesley McCartney was born on Monday, 3 March 1862 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.^1,2 Frank Young (given age 8) was listed as a household member living with Catharine Young (given age 71) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³ Frank W. McCartney (given age 18) was listed as the son of G. W. McCartney (given age 40) on the 1880 Census recorded 12 June 1880 at Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio.^4,5 Frank McCartney (given age 23) was listed on the Nebraska State Census of 6 June 1885 in the household of Geo. McCartney (given age 46) at Midway Borough, Scotia Precinct, Greeley County.⁶
     At age 24, Frank Wesley McCartney married Emma Jackson, age 17 on Thursday, 6 May 1886 at Scotia Precinct, Greeley County, Nebraska.^2,7
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Frank W. McCartney (given age 37), the head of household at St. Paul Precinct, Howard County, Nebraska, on 16 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Emma McCartney (given age 32), his sons, George McCartney (given age 10) and Franklin McCartney (given age 6), his daughters, Maud Bernice McCartney and Nellie McCartney (given age 8) . G. W. McCartney (given age 66 [61]) was listed as his neighbor. Frank was a Farmer.⁸ Frank Wesley McCartney was listed in the obituary of Mrs. G. W. McCartney on 10 June 1907, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving son.⁹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Frank W. McCartney (given age 48), the head of household at 16th Street, Avenue D, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, on 16 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Emma McCartney (given age 42), his son, George W. McCartney (given age 20), his daughter, Nellie McCartney (given age 18) . Frank was employed as a Laborer at Odd Jobs.¹⁰
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Frank W. McCroteey (given age 56), the head of household at 1902 Avenue C, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, on 3 January 1920. Also living in the household was his wife, Emma McCroteey (given age 53). Frank was employed as a Mail Carrier for the United States.¹¹
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Frank W. McCarney (given age 68), the head of household at 1921 Avenue E, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, on 18 April 1930. Also living in the household was his wife, Emma McCarney (given age 61). Sam Staton (given age 68) was listed as his neighbor.¹²
     Frank Wesley died on 13 November 1940 at Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, at age 78.⁷ He was buried in the Kearney Cemetery, located at Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.¹³

     Ollie John McCartney was born on Tuesday, 5 April 1864 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2,3,4,5 Oliea Young (given age 7) was listed as a household member living with Catharine Young (given age 71) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁶ Olie E. McCartney (given age 16) was listed as the son of G. W. McCartney (given age 40) on the 1880 Census recorded 12 June 1880 at Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio.^7,8 Olive McCartney (given age 21) was listed on the Nebraska State Census of 6 June 1885 in the household of Geo. McCartney (given age 46) at Midway Borough, Scotia Precinct, Greeley County.⁹
     At age 24, Ollie John McCartney married Anna Belle Ware, age 19, daughter of George W. Ware and Elizabeth Ellen Warrick, on Sunday, 23 December 1888 at Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska.^4,1,2,5 R S McCartney (given age 39) was listed as a boarder in the household of Joseph Steele (given age 41) on the 1900 Census recorded 2 June 1900 in the Asylum for the Chronic Insane, located at Denver Township, Adams County, Nebraska. He was a Patient at the Asylum.¹⁰ Ollie John McCartney was listed in the obituary of Mrs. G. W. McCartney on 10 June 1907, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving son.¹¹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as John McCartney (given age 46), the head of household at Adams Street, St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, on 15 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Belle McCartney (given age 40), his son, Floyd W. McCartney (given age 5), his daughters, Carrie E. McCartney (given age 19) and Mamie M. McCartney (given age 10) . John was employed as a Farm Laborer.¹² He 1 Part, Sec 28, Twp 14N, range 10W (12.2 Acres) on 17 August 1911 at Howard County, Nebraska.¹³ He provided information for the death certificate of Geo. W. McCartney (given age 74y 8m 7d) on Wednesday, 5 November 1913 at St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.^14,4,1,3,15
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Ollie J. McCartney (given age 55), the head of household at Sixth Street, St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, on 8 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Belle McCartney (given age 50), his son, Floyd McCartney (given age 14), his daughters, Carrie McCartney (given age 29) and Mamie McCartney (given age 20) . Ollie was a Farmer.¹⁶ He was admitted to the Hastings State Hospital in 1927 at Ingleside, Adams County, Nebraska.⁴
     His wife, Anna, died on 30 June 1929 in the Lutheran Hospital, located at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, at age 59, leaving Ollie John as a widower.^4,1 He was listed as a boarder of J. Blaine Babcock (given age 32) on the 1930 Census recorded 23 April 1930 in the Hastings State Hospital, located at Denver Township, Adams County, Nebraska. He was an inmate at the Insane Hospital.¹⁷
     Ollie John died on 17 November 1931 in the Hastings State Hospital, located at Ingleside, Adams County, Nebraska, at age 67.^4,1,2 He was buried on Wednesday, 18 November 1931 in the Grand Island Cemetery, located at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.⁴

     Katie J. McCartney was born on Wednesday, 6 January 1869 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2 Kattie Young (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with Catharine Young (given age 71) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³ Katy J. McCartney (given age 11) was listed as the daughter of G. W. McCartney (given age 40) on the 1880 Census recorded 12 June 1880 at Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio.^4,5 Kate McCartney (given age 16) was listed on the Nebraska State Census of 6 June 1885 in the household of Geo. McCartney (given age 46) at Midway Borough, Scotia Precinct, Greeley County.⁶
     Katie J. died on 29 July 1890 at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, at age 21.^7,2 She was buried in the Grand Island Cemetery, located at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Katie's obituary appeared on 6 August 1890, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.⁷

     Jennie Belle Miley was born on Thursday, 23 August 1860 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Henry Miley on the 1880 Census recorded 1880 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²
     At age 21, Jennie Belle Miley married Hale McCartney, age 25, son of Charles McCartney and Julia Ann King, on Wednesday, 26 October 1881 at Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. C. Robinson.^3,4 Jenny McCartney (given age 40) was listed as the wife of Hale McCartney (given age 42) on the 1900 Census recorded 15 June 1900 at Fifth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.⁵
     Her husband, Hale, died on 4 March 1908 at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, at age 52, leaving Jennie Belle as a widow.⁶ She was listed in the obituary of Hale McCartney on 12 March 1908, in the Seneca Advertiser, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving wife.⁶ Jennie McCartney (given age 50) was listed as the mother-in-law of Willard M. Brown (given age 32) on the 1910 Census recorded 26 April 1910 at 586 Twenty-Fifth Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁷ Jennie McCartney (given age 59) was listed as the mother-in-law of Willard M. Brown (given age 42) on the 1920 Census recorded 13 January 1920 at 566 Lothrop Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁸ Jennie B. McCartney (given age 70) was listed as the mother-in-law of Willard W. Brown (given age 52) on the 1930 Census recorded 5 April 1930 at 1956 Lothrop Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁹
     Jennie Belle died on 9 April 1941 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 80.¹⁰ She was buried in the Lakeside (Lakewood) Cemetery, located at Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.¹⁰

     Bertha Estelle McCartney was born on Sunday, 15 October 1882 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Hale McCartney (given age 42) on the 1900 Census recorded 15 June 1900 at Fifth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.²
     At age 23, Bertha Estelle McCartney married Willard Marinus Brown, age 28, son of John Wesley Brown and Chloe Ann Lamkin, on Wednesday, 13 December 1905.³ Bertha Estelle Brown was listed in the obituary of Hale McCartney on 12 March 1908, in the Seneca Advertiser, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.⁴ Bertha Brown (given age 27) was listed as the wife of Willard M. Brown (given age 32) on the 1910 Census recorded 26 April 1910 at 586 Twenty-Fifth Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁵ Bertha E. Brown (given age 37) was listed as the wife of Willard M. Brown (given age 42) on the 1920 Census recorded 13 January 1920 at 566 Lothrop Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁶ Bertha E. Brown (given age 47) was listed as the wife of Willard W. Brown (given age 52) on the 1930 Census recorded 5 April 1930 at 1956 Lothrop Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁷ Bertha Estelle Brown was registered to vote as a member of the Republican party in 1952 at 404 North Batavia, Orange, Orange County, California.⁸ She was registered to vote as a member of the Republican party in 1954 Orange, Orange County, California.⁸ She was registered to vote as a member of the Republican party in 1956 Orange, Orange County, California.⁸ She was registered to vote as a member of the Republican party in 1958 Orange, Orange County, California.⁸
     Her husband, Willard, died on 12 November 1958 at Orange County, California, at age 81, leaving Bertha Estelle as a widow.⁹
     Bertha Estelle died on 27 April 1967 at South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, at age 84. She was buried in the Fairhaven Memorial Park Cemetery, located at Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

     John McCartney was born in September 1893 at Michigan. He was listed as the adopted son of Hale McCartney (given age 42) on the 1900 Census recorded 15 June 1900 at Fifth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.¹
     John died circa 1983.

     Harold R. Gourley was born on Tuesday, 29 April 1890 at Colorado City, Pueblo County, Colorado.¹ He was listed as the son of Hary J. Gourley (given age 43) on the 1900 Census recorded 30 June 1900 at Armstrong Avenue, El Paso County, Colorado.^2,3 Harold R. Gourley (given age 18) was listed as the son of Kate M. Gourley (given age 52) on the 1910 Census recorded 19 April 1910 at 1337 Fremont Street, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. He was employed as a Locomotive Fireman.^4,5
     Harold R. Gourley was a a Brakeman & Conductor say 1917 for Denver & Salt Lake Railroad, at Denver, Denver County, Colorado.¹ Harold R. Gourley registered for the civilian draft for WW I say 1917 at the St. James Hotel, serving Denver, Denver County, Colorado.¹
     Harold R. Gourley married Josephine L. Struthers in 1918.⁶
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as H. R. Gourley (given age 28), the head of household at Tabernash, Grand County, Colorado, on 22 June 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Josephine Gourley (given age 28), his step sons, Alexander Struthers (given age 7) and Robert Struthers (given age 5) . H. was employed as a Conductor on the Railroad.⁷
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Harold R. Gourley (given age 38), the head of household at 340 Alexander Street, San Bernardino Township, San Bernardino County, California, on 13 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Josephine L. Gourley (given age 40), his step sons, Alexander Struthers (given age 17) and Robert J. Struthers (given age 15), his mother, Kate M. Gourley (given age 71) . Harold was employed as a Steam Railroad Conductor.⁸ He was registered to vote as a member of the Democratic party in 1932 San Bernardino Township, San Bernardino County, California. His occupation at the time was conductor.⁹ He was registered to vote as a member of the Democratic party in 1934 San Bernardino Township, San Bernardino County, California. His occupation at the time was conductor.⁹ He was registered to vote as a member of the Democratic party in 1936 San Bernardino Township, San Bernardino County, California. His occupation at the time was conductor.⁹
     Harold R. Gourley and Josephine L. Gourley lived in 1937 at 340 Alexander Avenue, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. Harold was employed as a Conductor by the Santa Fe Railway.¹⁰ He was registered to vote as a member of the Democratic party in 1938 San Bernardino Township, San Bernardino County, California.⁹
     Harold R. Gourley and Josephine L. Gourley lived in 1939 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. Harold was employed as a Conductor by the SF Railway.¹⁰
     Harold R. Gourley and Josephine L. Gourley lived in 1940 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. Harold was employed as a Conductor by the SF Railway.¹⁰ He was registered to vote as a member of the Democratic party in 1940 San Bernardino Township, San Bernardino County, California. His occupation at the time was conductor.⁹
     Harold R. Gourley and Josephine L. Gourley lived in 1942 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. Harold was employed as a Conductor by the SF Railway.¹⁰
     Harold R. died on 12 August 1969 at Riverside, Riverside County, California, at age 79.¹¹

     Edith J. Gourley was born in March 1894 at Colorado.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Hary J. Gourley (given age 43) on the 1900 Census recorded 30 June 1900 at Armstrong Avenue, El Paso County, Colorado.^2,3 Edith J. Gourley (given age 16) was listed as the daughter of Kate M. Gourley (given age 52) on the 1910 Census recorded 19 April 1910 at 1337 Fremont Street, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.^4,5
     Edith J. died on 19 May 1910 at Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, at age 16.⁶ She was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, located at Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.⁶