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     Eudora Abrams was born on Thursday, 9 May 1872 at Kansas.¹ She was listed as the daughter of George Abrams (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 at Robinson Township, Brown County, Kansas.²
     Eudora Abrams married first William Henry McCartney, son of Reuben McCartney and Emma Jane Todd, say 1888. Eudora McCartney (given age 23) was listed as a household member living with W. H. McCartney (given age 28) on the 1895 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1895 at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.³ Eudora McCartney (given age 38) was listed as the wife of Wm. H. McCartney (given age 42) on the 1910 Census recorded 20 April 1910 at 1105 Massachuestts Avenue, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.⁴
     Eudora Abrams and William Henry McCartney were divorced.
     Mrs. Eudora McCartney (given age 42) was listed as the head of a family on the 1915 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1915 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Thurston McCartney (given age 25), Dortha McCartney (given age 5), Maxine McCartney (given age 3) and Bessie McCartney (given age 22) were listed as household members.⁵
     Eudora Abrams married second John J. Griffin. Eudora Griffin (given age 48) was listed as the wife of John Griffin (given age 56) on the 1920 Census recorded 24 January 1920 at 1937 29th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.⁶ Eudora Griffin (given age 58) was listed as the wife of John J. Griffin (given age 65) on the 1930 Census recorded 14 April 1930 at Quindaro Township, Wyandotte County, Kansas.⁷
     Eudora died on 29 December 1948 at age 76.¹ She was buried in the Cotton Gin Cemetery, located at Teague, Freestone County, Texas.¹

     Thurston Lawrence McCartney was born on Thursday, 12 September 1889 at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.^1,2 Thurston McCartney (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with W. H. McCartney (given age 28) on the 1895 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1895 Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.³
     Thurston Lawrence McCartney married first Bessie Holsburg, daughter of (?) Holsburg, say 1909. Thornton McCartney (given age 20) was listed as the son of Wm. H. McCartney (given age 42) on the 1910 Census recorded 20 April 1910 at 1105 Massachuestts Avenue, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. He was employed as a Railroad Fireman.⁴ Thurston McCartney (given age 25) was listed as a household member living with Mrs. Eudora McCartney (given age 42) on the 1915 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1915 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. He was employed as a Railroad Fireman.⁵
     Thurston Lawrence McCartney (given age 27) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 June 1917, while residing at 2300 Morton Street, Parsons, Labette County, Kansas. Thurston was employed as a Locomotive Fireman by the M. K. & J. Railroad.¹
     Thurston Lawrence McCartney began military service on 31 July 1918 at Oswego, Labette County, Kansas. He enlisted as a Private in Company P, 21st Engineers.² He ended military service on 29 November 1918 at Fort Harrison near Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. He was honorably discharged.²
     Thurston Lawrence McCartney and Bessie Holsburg were divorced.
     Thurston Lawrence McCartney married second Mary Augusta Gray say 1920.
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Thurston McCartney (given age 30), the head of household at 1209 Main Street, Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, on 22 January 1920. Also living in the household was his wife, Augusta McCartney (given age 20). Thurston was employed as a Locomotive Fireman.⁶ He was listed as the son of John Griffin (given age 56) on the 1920 Census recorded 24 January 1920 at 1937 29th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. He was employed as a Railroad Fireman.⁶ Thurston L. McCartney (given age 39) was listed as the step son of John J. Griffin (given age 65) on the 1930 Census recorded 14 April 1930 at Quindaro Township, Wyandotte County, Kansas.⁷ Thurston L. McCartney (given age 44) was admitted to the Leavenworth Home for Disabled Soldiers on 10 February 1934 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. He had been disabled by chronic arthritis. He listed his wife, Mary McCartney, of Route 4, Kansas City, Kansas as his nearest relative and gave his occupation as Locomotive Fireman.²
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as Thurston L. McCartney (given age 50), the head of household at Prarie Township, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on 26 April 1940. Also living in the household were his wife, Augusta McCartney (given age 40), his sons, George McCartney (given age 18) and James Walter McCartney (given age 11), his daughter, Mary Louise McCartney (given age 14) .⁸
     Thurston Lawrence McCartney and Mary Augusta McCartney were divorced on 18 May 1945 at Wyandotte County, Kansas.
     Thurston Lawrence died on 5 July 1962 at Doniphan County, Kansas, at age 72.

     Bessie Holsburg was born say 1893 at Missouri.
     Bessie Holsburg married Thurston Lawrence McCartney, son of William Henry McCartney and Eudora Abrams, say 1909. Bessie McCartney (given age 17) was listed as the daughter-in-law of Wm. H. McCartney (given age 42) on the 1910 Census recorded 20 April 1910 at 1105 Massachuestts Avenue, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.¹ Bessie McCartney (given age 22) was listed as a household member living with Mrs. Eudora McCartney (given age 42) on the 1915 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1915 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.²
     Bessie Holsburg and Thurston Lawrence McCartney were divorced. Bessie McCartney (given age 38) was listed as the sister of Frank Holsburg (given age 36) on the 1930 Census recorded 23 April 1930 at Brooking Township, Jackson County, Missouri. She was employed as a printing press feeder.³

     Lester William McCartney was born on Thursday, 5 May 1892 at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.^1,2,3 Lester McCartney (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with W. H. McCartney (given age 28) on the 1895 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1895 Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.⁴ Lester McCartney (given age 17) was listed as the son of Wm. H. McCartney (given age 42) on the 1910 Census recorded 20 April 1910 at 1105 Massachuestts Avenue, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. He was employed as a Dry Goods Salesman.⁵
     Lester Wm. McCartney (given age 25) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 June 1917, while residing at 125 West 4th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Lester was employed as a Clerk by the American Express Company at 108 West Grand Street.¹
     Lester William McCartney married first Beatrice (?) say 1918.
     Lester William McCartney began military service on 28 June 1918.⁶ He ended military service on 31 May 1919.⁶
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as L. W. McCartney (given age 35), the head of household at 123 West Fourth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on 6 January 1920. Also living in the household was his wife, Beatrice McCartney (given age 36). L. was employed as an Adjuster for an Express Company.⁷
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Lester W. McCartney (given age 40), the head of household at 219 Sixth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on 4 April 1930. Also living in the household was his wife, Beatrice McCartney (given age 44). Lester was employed as an Agent for an Express Company.⁸
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as Lester W. McCartney (given age 49), the head of household at 217 N.W. Sixth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on 17 April 1940. Also living in the household was his wife, Beatrice (?). Lester was employed as a commercial agent by the Railway Express Co.⁹
     Lester Wm. McCartney (given age 49) registered for the civilian draft for WW II in 1942, while residing at 217 NW 6th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. He was employed by Railway Express, 28 NW 1st of Oklahoma City.¹⁰
     Lester William McCartney married second Bernice Lucille (?).³
     Lester William died on 12 January 1975 at age 82 leaving Bernice Lucille as a widow.^2,3 Lester William McCartney was buried in the Britton Cemetery, located at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.³

     Dorothy M. McCartney was born on Sunday, 27 February 1910 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.¹ She was listed as the granddaughter of Wm. H. McCartney (given age 42) on the 1910 Census recorded 20 April 1910 at 1105 Massachuestts Avenue, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.² Dortha McCartney (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with Mrs. Eudora McCartney (given age 42) on the 1915 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1915 Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.³ Dorthy M. McCartney (given age 20) was listed as the niece of Frank Holsburg (given age 36) on the 1930 Census recorded 23 April 1930 at Brooking Township, Jackson County, Missouri.⁴
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Dorothy M. McCartney (given age 30), the head of household at Weld City Precinct, Yuma County, Colorado, on 17 April 1940. Also living in the household was, a lodger, Ruth M. Piehler (given age 12). Dorothy was employed as a public school teacher.⁵
     Dorothy M. McCartney married James Brown in 1942 at Nebraska.¹
     Dorothy M. died on 28 November 2006 at Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, at age 96.¹ She was buried in the Grandview Cemetery, located at Wray, Yuma County, Colorado.¹

     Maxine Ella McCartney was born on Saturday, 29 July 1911 at Kansas.^1,2,3 Maxine McCartney (given age 3) was listed as a household member living with Mrs. Eudora McCartney (given age 42) on the 1915 Kansas State Census on 1 March 1915 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.⁴ Maxine E. McCartney (given age 18) was listed as the niece of Frank Holsburg (given age 36) on the 1930 Census recorded 23 April 1930 at Brooking Township, Jackson County, Missouri.⁵
     The 1930 US Census enumerated her as Maxine E. McCartney (given age 28), the head of household at 134 West Broadway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on 4 April 1940, living alone. Maxine was employed as a Manicurist in a Barber Shop.⁶
     Maxine Ella McCartney married (?) Egan.
     Maxine Ella died on 20 December 1985 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 74.^1,3,2 She was buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), located at Covina, Los Angeles County, California.²

      Mary Augusta Gray was also known as Gussie. She was born on Saturday, 23 December 1899 at Missouri.¹
     Mary Augusta Gray married Thurston Lawrence McCartney, son of William Henry McCartney and Eudora Abrams, say 1920. Augusta McCartney (given age 20) was listed as the wife of Thurston McCartney (given age 30) on the 1920 Census recorded 22 January 1920 at 1209 Main Street, Parsons, Labette County, Kansas.² Augusta McCartney (given age 30) was listed as the step daughter of John J. Griffin (given age 65) on the 1930 Census recorded 14 April 1930 at Quindaro Township, Wyandotte County, Kansas.³ Augusta McCartney (given age 40) was listed as the wife of Thurston L. McCartney (given age 50) on the 1940 Census recorded 26 April 1940 at Prarie Township, Wyandotte County, Kansas.⁴
     Mary Augusta McCartney and Thurston Lawrence McCartney were divorced on 18 May 1945 at Wyandotte County, Kansas.
     Mary Augusta died on 9 July 1990 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, at age 90.¹

     Beatrice (?) was born say 1884 at Illinois.
     Beatrice (?) married Lester William McCartney, son of William Henry McCartney and Eudora Abrams, say 1918. Beatrice McCartney (given age 36) was listed as the wife of L. W. McCartney (given age 35) on the 1920 Census recorded 6 January 1920 at 123 West Fourth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ Beatrice McCartney (given age 44) was listed as the wife of Lester W. McCartney (given age 40) on the 1930 Census recorded 4 April 1930 at 219 Sixth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.² Beatrice (?) was listed as the wife of Lester W. McCartney (given age 49) on the 1930 Census recorded 17 April 1940 at 217 N.W. Sixth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.³