Roy Edgar Pearson (1895

Born : 11 Oct 1895
Lerna, IL
Died : 07 May 1984
Vincennes, IN
Age:88y 6m 26d

Father :
unknown
Mother :
unknown

Married :

Myrtle Krause (1905-2003)
on 22 Oct 1925
in Marshfield, WI
(Divorced)

Children :

Lois Pearson (1925-2015)

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Record Owner : rudy.r
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Database ID : 3921
Date Created : 15 Oct 2018
Last Updated : 13 Mar 2020

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Date : 09 May 1984
Location : Lawrenceville City Cemetery, Lawrenceville, IL

Roy E. Pearson Sr.

Roy E. Pearson Sr., 88, of General Baptist Nursing Home died May 7 at 8:15 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.

He was born October 11, 1895 in Lerna, Ill., the son Alto Anderson and Laura Alice (White) Pearson.

Mr. Pearson is survived by: one son, Roy E. Pearson Jr. of Mt. Carmel; four daughters, Lois Jean Knospel of Manchester, Iowa, Jean Bogart of Merom, Ind., Connie Pearson of Mt. Carmel and Judy Pearson Carey, also of Mt. Carmel; one brother, Homer of Mattoon; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: one daughter, Janet Lee Pearson and one sister.

He was a retired railroad worker a veteran of World War I. He was a member of V.F.W. and the American Legion.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emmons-Macey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Burial follow in the Lawrenceville City Cemetery.

[Mount Carmel] Daily Republican-Register - May 8, 1984

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Roy Pearson - line 79

Source - Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant, Coles, Illinois; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240244

Roy Pearson - line 80

Source - Year: 1910; Census Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T624_236; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374249

Roy Pearson - line 48

Source - Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T625_304; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 83

Married

Miss Myrtle Krause, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Krause of the town of Lincoln, and Ray Pearson of this city, were united in marriage on Thursday of last week, the ceremony being performed by R. E. Andrews, a justice of the peace, in his law office over the American National Bank. Following the ceremony the wedding party drove to the home of the bride's parents where a wedding supper was served.

The bride, an attractive young lady, is quite well known here having lived in this vicinity most of her life. About six months ago she returned from Chicago where for some time she was employed as operator in a telephone exchange. The groom who is quite well known here, especially in railroad circles came to this city from Charleston, Illinois, where his parents, a highly respected family, reside. He is a young man of good habits and during his short residence here has made many friends. He is an ex-service man and was stationed overseas a part of his enlisted period. Since coming here he has worked the Soo Line railroad as car repairer. For the present they will make their home with the bride's parents until such time as they can establish a home in this city.

Source - Marshfield Herald - Oct 29, 1925

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Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2342353

Roy Pearson - line 22

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Charleston, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15-6

Roy E. Pearson Sr.

Roy E. Pearson Sr., 88, of General Baptist Nursing Home died May 7 at 8:15 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.

He was born October 11, 1895 in Lerna, Ill., the son Alto Anderson and Laura Alice (White) Pearson.

He was preceded in death by: one daughter, Janet Lee Pearson and one sister.

He was a retired railroad worker a veteran of World War I. He was a member of V.F.W. and the American Legion.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emmons-Macey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Burial follow in the Lawrenceville City Cemetery.

Source - [Mount Carmel] Daily Republican-Register - May 8, 1984

Source - Photo courtesy of Find a Grave member #47787017

Research notes for Roy

Roy is a bit of a mystery. My initial thought was that Roy had passed away sometime between 1925 and about 1935. After receiving the news article about the marriage of Myrtle and Roy, I have determined that the information I have provided on Roy is PROBABLY accurate. There had been speculation from others on this, and now I share that belief.

I believe Roy was married (at least) three times.

The first was to Cleta Jackson (1902-1970). I assume they divorced and she later married Arthur Nugent. I know of no children from this marriage.

The second was to Myrtle Krause. They had one child, Lois.

The third was to an unknown woman and a child, Judy was born. I say this based on Roy's death certificate on which the INFORMANT is listed as Judy Carey, DAUGHTER. His name is also listed as Roy E. Pearson Sr. One has to assume a Roy Junior.

1940 Census living with his sister-in-law, Esther (she was married to Roy's brother, Homer).

Oct 11 1895 Birth		Birth of Roy Pearson
Jun 1900 Age 4		Lived in Pleasant, Coles, Illinois (Census)
Apr 1910 Age 14		Lived in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois (Census)
Jan 1920 Age 24		Lived in Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois (Census)
Oct 22 1925 Age 30		Married to Myrtle Krause (Divorced)
Oct 29 1925 Age 30		Birth of child, Lois Pearson
Apr 1930 Age 34		Lived in Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 44		Lived in Charleston, Coles, Illinois (Census)
May 07 1984 Age 88		Death of Roy Pearson