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Melba A. Ehrett

Melba A. Ehrett

Female 1904 - 1937  (33 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Melba A. Ehrett was born in 1904 in Nebraska, USA (daughter of Joseph Franklin Ehrett and Canvira Anne Sheldon); died on 17 Mar 1937 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; was buried in Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington, Oregon.

    Notes:

    The Oregon Death index lists a spouse named Arnold, but the surname is still Ehrett. Also the 1937 Portland directory lists Melba Ehrett (alterations). No husband is mentioned.

    Melba married Arnold C. Backstrom about 1927. Arnold was born on 23 Jan 1901 in Michigan, USA; died on 22 Aug 1991 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA; was buried on 13 Sep 1991 in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Franklin Ehrett was born on 20 Jan 1875 in Nebraska, USA; died on 1 Feb 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried on 19 Feb 1941 in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, USA.

    Joseph married Canvira Anne Sheldon about 1904. Canvira (daughter of Andrew Jackson Sheldon and Amanda Rhodes) was born on 8 Apr 1879 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died on 12 Sep 1936 in Washington, Oregon, USA; was buried in Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Canvira Anne Sheldon was born on 8 Apr 1879 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA (daughter of Andrew Jackson Sheldon and Amanda Rhodes); died on 12 Sep 1936 in Washington, Oregon, USA; was buried in Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington, Oregon.

    Notes:

    A family tree on the internet lists this person as adopted.Resources Pat Lundy Pictures (13 May 1993)

    Children:
    1. 1. Melba A. Ehrett was born in 1904 in Nebraska, USA; died on 17 Mar 1937 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; was buried in Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington, Oregon.
    2. Marjorie L. Ehrett was born about 1908 in Nebraska, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Andrew Jackson Sheldon was born on 2 Jun 1845 in Ohio, USA; died on 12 May 1912.

    Notes:

    Resources Pat Lundy Article.
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    Nebraska Obituary Index
    Sheldon Andrew Jackson 1845 1912 Jefferson 05/17/1912

    Andrew married Amanda Rhodes on 25 Sep 1868 in Fairfield, Ohio, USA. Amanda (daughter of Elias Rhodes and Mary Edwards) was born on 22 Mar 1846 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 10 Apr 1919 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Amanda Rhodes was born on 22 Mar 1846 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA (daughter of Elias Rhodes and Mary Edwards); died on 10 Apr 1919 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA.

    Notes:

    Resources Pat Lundy Article.
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    Nebraska Obituary Index
    Sheldon Amanda Rhodes 1846 1919 Jefferson 04/17/1919
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    Evening State Journal and Lincoln Daily News, Lincoln, NE, 11 Apr 1919
    DEATHS AND FUNERALS
    Amanda Sheldon, seventy-three years of age, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Kincaid, 2427 Y street. Her home was at Fairbury. The body is being held at Castle, Roper & Matthews parlors, pending funeral arrangements.

    Children:
    1. Harvey Robert Sheldon was born on 6 Sep 1867 in Missouri, USA; and died.
    2. Mary Jeanette Sheldon was born on 4 Dec 1867 in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA; died on 31 Dec 1911 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.
    3. William Henry Sheldon was born on 8 Feb 1869 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 26 Oct 1878.
    4. Zyrenna Ella Sheldon was born on 19 May 1871 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died in 1946 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.
    5. Emeline Sheldon was born on 11 Oct 1873 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died on 10 May 1878 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA.
    6. Herbert A. Sheldon was born on 12 Nov 1877 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died in May 1878 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA.
    7. 3. Canvira Anne Sheldon was born on 8 Apr 1879 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died on 12 Sep 1936 in Washington, Oregon, USA; was buried in Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington, Oregon.
    8. Mabel Blanche Sheldon was born on 20 Feb 1881 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died on 1 Dec 1947 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA.
    9. Grover Cleveland Sheldon was born on 2 Apr 1883 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died on 8 Mar 1968 in San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
    10. Kathryn Sheldon was born on 26 Apr 1885 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA; died on 30 Jun 1951 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Elias Rhodes was born on 22 Jul 1815 in Virginia, USA (son of John C. Rhodes and Lydia Peters); died on 28 Jun 1888 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 30 Jun 1888 in Beatrice Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Resources Estella Lab (12 Oct 1992). Dates: Pat Lundy Article.
    Moved to Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska abt 1868.

    Surname alternatively spelled Roads and Rodes.
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    Obituary from unknown source
    A SUDDEN CALL - ELIAS RHODES, AN OLD RESIDENT, FALLS DEAD IN CHURCH
    At half past 8 o'clock Thursday evening, during prayer meeting service at the United Brethren Church at Eighth and Elk Streets, Elias Rhodes, an aged citizen and member of the church fell dead. The meeting was conducted by Rev. P. Surface, pastor of the church. The pastor called on Mr. Rhodes for prayer and Mr. Rhodes had just closed a fervent prayer. Then a hymn was sung, and a lady member was called upon for prayer.
    During this prayer, the pastor informs the reporter, he noticed that Mr. Rhodes did not kneel, but sat in his seat which was in the second row from the pulpit, with his head resting upon his arm. During the progress of the prayer, the pastor noticed that Mr. Rhodes' gaze was fixed in the direction of the pulpit. When the prayer was done, the pastor went to Mr. Rhodes who was breathing heavily and showing signs of weakness. Another member came to his assistance, and when they raised the old gentleman's head he gasped once or twice and was dead.
    The meeting was thrown into consternation at the sudden death of a member who had come there less than an hour before in apparent good health.
    The family was at once notified and the remains were carried home. It is supposed that death was caused by heart disease, as Mr. Rhodes had been complaining for several days of pain in the region of the heart.
    Mr. Rhodes was 73 years old and lived in Beatrice for about 28 years, coming from Ohio. He had been a member of the United Brethren Church for 40 years. He was well-known to all the old-time settlers of the county, and was highly respected as an exemplary man and citizen. He leaves a large family of grown sons and daughters, three of whom live in this city, one in Hebron, and one in Fairbury.
    Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

    Elias married Mary Edwards on 4 Jun 1837 in Fairfield, Ohio, USA. Mary was born on 4 Jul 1816 in Connecticut, USA; died on 19 Jul 1881 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Beatrice Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Mary Edwards was born on 4 Jul 1816 in Connecticut, USA; died on 19 Jul 1881 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Beatrice Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Resources BIRTH & DEATH: Pat Lundy article. Estella Lab (12 Oct 1992).
    Mary \"Polly\" Edwards was the daughter of Joseph Edwards. She moved with her family from Connecticut to Fairfield County, Ohio by 1820. She married 1837 in Fairfield County, Ohio to Elias Rodes/Roads. Children: Margaret Rodes/Rhodes born 1838 in Fairfield County, Ohio. She married 1879 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska to Lemmel L.W. Edwards. Elizabeth Rhodes born 1840 Fairfield County, Ohio; married 1864 in Fairfield County, Ohio to Samuel Meyers. Phoebe Rhodes born 1842 Fairfield County, Ohio; died 1919 at Beatrice Gage, Nebraska; married Issac N. Hickman. Amanda Rhodes born 1846 Fairfield County, Ohio; died 1919 Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska; married 1868 Fairfield County, Nebraska. Milton Rhodes (1848-1913, see other entry). Sarah J. Rhodes born 1852 Fairfield County, Ohio; married 1868 Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska to Samuel Sheldon. William H. Rhodes born 1853 Fairfield County, Ohio; died 1933 Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska; married 1880 Beatrice to Emma Pethoud. Theophilius Valentine Rhodes born 1855 Fairfield County, Ohio; died 1939 Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska; married 1877 at Beatrice to Harriet Murgatroyd. Emaline Rhodes born 1858 Fairfield County, Ohio; maried 1875 Beatrice to William Kirkpatrick. Sources:1850 Census Ohio, Fairfield County p. 166, 1860 Census Ohio, Fairfield County, p. 148, 1880 Census Nebraska, Gage County #286, Obituary of Mary Edwards Rhodes, Gage County, Democrat 22 July 1881 p. 3 col. 4, Marriage records, Family Bible and Album with pictures of this entire family.

    Mary is listed as a minor (named Polly) on her father's death record.

    - Larry Smith lists all the children as being born in Basil, Fairfield, OH

    Moved to Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska abt 1868.
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    From the Gage County Democrat, Beatrice, NE, 7/22/1881
    DIED
    RHODES: In this city on Wednesday July 19th, 1881, Mary Rhodes, aged 65 yrs and 15 days.
    Mrs. Rhodes was the wife of our old townsman, Elias Rhodes. She had been a faithful member of the U. B. church for over forty years and was an exemplar Christian companion and mother. Her health for some years had been very poor, but she bore her suffering with that Christian fortitude that marked her earthly career. She leaves an aged companion, nine children, and a host of friends who mourn her loss.
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    According to a family tree on Ancestry.com:
    Buried next to her husband at Scott Street Cemetary In Beatrice, Nebraska. Stone has spelling as Rodes.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Rhodes was born in Nov 1837 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; and died.
    2. Elizabeth Rhodes was born in Mar 1840 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died before 1920.
    3. Phoebe Rhodes was born on 20 Apr 1842 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 5 Mar 1919 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska.
    4. 7. Amanda Rhodes was born on 22 Mar 1846 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 10 Apr 1919 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA.
    5. Milton Rhodes was born on 23 Aug 1848 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Oct 1913 in Hebron, Thayer, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thayer, Nebraska, USA.
    6. Sarah J. Rhodes was born in 1852 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; and died.
    7. William H. Rhodes was born on 4 Mar 1853 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Jan 1933 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 15 Jan 1933 in Beatrice Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska.
    8. Theophilus Valentine Rhodes was born on 8 Apr 1855 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 6 Feb 1939 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska.
    9. Emma Belle Rhodes was born in Apr 1858 in Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died in 1928 in Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.



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