James Larkins, III
1813 - 1880 (67 years)1. James Larkins, III was born 1813, Highland, Ohio, USA; died 1880, Clark, Tama, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40710
- Residence: 1850, Green, Fayette, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1860, Point Pleasant, Warren, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1880, Madison, Clarke, Iowa, USA
James — Paulina Albertine Adair. Paulina was born 1815, Hillsboro, Highland, Ohio, USA; died 1912, Point Pleasant, Warren, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. John Wesley Larkins was born 23 Feb 1849, Clinton, Ohio, USA; died 4 Jun 1907, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried 1907, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA.
Generation: 2
2. John Wesley Larkins (1.James1) was born 23 Feb 1849, Clinton, Ohio, USA; died 4 Jun 1907, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried 1907, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40669
- Residence: 1850, Green, Fayette, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1860, Point Pleasant, Warren, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1860, Point Pleasant, Warren, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1870, Grand River, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1880, West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1880, West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1900, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Belton Cemetery
Died:
cancerJohn married Isabel America Snider 24 Dec 1868, Cass, Missouri, USA. Isabel (daughter of Jackson Wesley Snider and Marilla Jane Edie) was born 22 Oct 1852, Brown, Ohio, USA; died 26 Oct 1935, Florence, Fremont, Colorado, USA; was buried , Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Clarence Ashton Larkin was born 22 Dec 1872, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 9 Jun 1943, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA.
- 4. Charles Edwin Larkins was born 16 Jan 1884, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 1 Jan 1978, Grandview, Jackson, Missouri, USA; was buried , Greenwood, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
- 5. Amy Belle Larkin was born 1 Aug 1878, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 1968, McAlester, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA.
- 6. Alvin Jackson Larkin was born 27 Jun 1876, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 4 Mar 1958, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; was buried , Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
- 7. Carrie Mabel Larkins was born 23 Mar 1871, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 5 Mar 1872, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA.
- 8. Lewis Arthur Larkins was born 4 Oct 1869, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 11 May 1893, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
- 9. Ella M Larkins was born 11 Jan 1889, Missouri, USA; died 14 Jul 1968.
- 10. Frank C Larkins was born 18 Apr 1886, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 2 Mar 1944, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
- 11. William Harvey Larkins was born 27 Feb 1881, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 14 Feb 1956, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Generation: 3
3. Clarence Ashton Larkin (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 22 Dec 1872, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 9 Jun 1943, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40670
Notes:
Clarence Ashton Larkin, son of John Wesley Larkin & Isabel America (Snider) Larkin, was born December 22, 1872, two miles west of Peculiar Missouri and passed away June 9, a943 at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 16 days from burns received when his home was destroyed by fire in the early morning of June 8.
At the time of his death, he was residing in Cleveland and was well known all over Cass County where he had lived his entire life with the exception of a few years in Kansas city as a young man.
In 1898, he was united in marriage with Mary Mollie Knight. To this union was born one son, Arthur Wesley, who traveled to California alone at age 12 and settled in Los Angeles California.
On February 29, 1908 he married Effie May Trekell, To this union was born five sons and two daughters: Walter Ashton, Clarence Alburn, Alleyne Lowell (Speed), James Edwin, Leila Hope and Wilbur Clark (Bill). Another daughter, Laura Isabelle, died at the age of 2 1/2.
From Local Newspaper:
A tragedy, such as seldom overtakes a community occurred early last Tuesday morning when Clarence Larkin was fatally burned when his home and possessions were completely destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire was not known and Mr. Larkin suffered most severe burns about his body before he was awakened and able to leave the burning building. Although his clothing was almost completely burned off, and he was suffering intense pain, he walked 2.5 miles to the home of his son, Walter A. Larkin, where a physician was called. First aid was administered and he was immediately removed to the University of Kansas Hospital where he passed away early Wednesday morning.
Note: His Grandson, John Ashton Larkin, 7 years old at the time of his grandpa's death recalls that he could see the flames of the house fire in the distance out the window of the family home and after his Grandpa was taken to the hospital, the couch where he had been lying was still smoking.
Buried:
West Union CemeteryClarence — Effie May Trekell. Effie (daughter of Charles Stephen Trekell and Laura May Hoag) was born 28 Sep 1885, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 16 Jun 1962, Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Walter Ashton Larkin was born 1 Apr 1909, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 22 Feb 1971, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA.
- 13. Clarence Alburn Larkin was born 9 Nov 1910, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 10 Dec 1997, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA.
- 14. Laura Isabel Larkin was born 25 Feb 1915, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 21 Aug 1917, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA.
- 15. James Edwin Larkin was born 3 Aug 1917, Cleveland, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 14 Jul 1984, Creston, Union, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA.
- 16. Wilbur Clark Larkin was born 15 Mar 1926, Cleveland, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 25 Dec 2000, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA.
4. Charles Edwin Larkins (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 16 Jan 1884, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 1 Jan 1978, Grandview, Jackson, Missouri, USA; was buried , Greenwood, Jackson, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Ed
- Reference Number: 40707
- Residence: 1900, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1930, Van Buren, Jackson, Missouri, USA
- Death: 1 Jan 1978, Adrian, Bates, Missouri, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Greenwood CemeteryCharles — Louie Pearl Johnson. Louie was born 13 Jun 1883, Illinois, USA; died 15 Jan 1970, Missouri, USA; was buried , Greenwood, Jackson, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Evelyn E Larkins was born 1914, Kansas, USA.
5. Amy Belle Larkin (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 1 Aug 1878, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 1968, McAlester, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40712
Amy married Henry H Truttman 10 Oct 1899. Henry was born 5 May 1884. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Howard Edward Truttman was born 3 Aug 1911, Missouri, USA; died 8 Oct 2001, Mendocino, California, USA.
6. Alvin Jackson Larkin (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 27 Jun 1876, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 4 Mar 1958, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; was buried , Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Jack
- Occupation: Contractor/Druggist
- Reference Number: 40713
- Residence: 1900, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Highland Park Cemetery
Died:
Sclerotic Heart DiseaseAlvin married Mabel E Burkett 1899, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Mabel was born Aug 1879, Kansas, USA; died 1928, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; was buried , Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Clinton E Larkin was born 1900, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; died 1 Mar 1936, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; was buried , Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
- 20. Lucile Larkin was born 1910, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
- 21. Sterling L Larkin was born 10 Nov 1920, Missouri, USA; died 1 Mar 1992, Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
Alvin — Opal. was born 1907, Kansas, USA; died 1990. [Group Sheet]
7. Carrie Mabel Larkins (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 23 Mar 1871, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 5 Mar 1872, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40714
8. Lewis Arthur Larkins (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 4 Oct 1869, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 11 May 1893, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40715
Lewis married Mary May Dunn 21 Jul 1889, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA. Mary was born 4 Nov 1872; died 6 Apr 1951. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. John Larkins was born Sep 1892, Missouri, USA.
- 23. Marilla Halline Larkins was born 10 Aug 1890, Cleveland, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 3 Nov 1962, Lansing, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA.
9. Ella M Larkins (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 11 Jan 1889, Missouri, USA; died 14 Jul 1968. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40716
- Residence: 1900, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1920, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA
10. Frank C Larkins (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 18 Apr 1886, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 2 Mar 1944, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40717
- Residence: 1900, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
Frank married Flora Alva Perdee 20 Apr 1904, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Flora was born 15 Dec 1886, Lee's Summit, Jackson, Missouri, USA; died 1 Mar 1966, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Frances Elwood Larkin was born 4 Feb 1913, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; died 24 Jun 2001, Quartz Hill, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- 25. Leroy C Larkin was born 4 Sep 1910; died 9 Jun 1974, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
11. William Harvey Larkins (2.John2, 1.James1) was born 27 Feb 1881, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 14 Feb 1956, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40718
- Residence: 1900, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1900, West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1910, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1910, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: Feb 1911, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA; moved from Pleasant Hill, MO to New Hampton IA, in handwriting of ELL
- Residence: 1915, Dayton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1915, Dayton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1917, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 12 Sep 1918, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA; Registration Location: Chickasaw County, Iowa; Roll 1642988; Draft Board: 0.
- Residence: 1920, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1920, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Jacksonville, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Jacksonville, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1930, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1930, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1946, Los Angeles, California, USA; working ( during WW2
William married Delilah Elizabeth Fantz 24 Dec 1905, Cass, Missouri, USA. Delilah (daughter of William Marion Fantz and Emma Orilla Tracy) was born 5 Jan 1884, Normal, McLean, Illinois, USA; died 26 Jun 1942, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Ernest Leo 'Bob' Larkin was born 13 Jul 1910, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 17 Dec 2001, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA.
- 27. Harry Francis Larkin was born 15 Aug 1908, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 14 Mar 1998, Orange, California, USA.
- 28. Irene Delilah Larkins was born 21 Dec 1906, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 8 Jun 1993, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA.
Generation: 4
12. Walter Ashton Larkin (3.Clarence3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 1 Apr 1909, West Union, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 22 Feb 1971, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40674
Notes:
Walter Ashton Larkin was born on April 1, 1909 in West Union, Cass County, Missouri to parents, Clarence Ashton Larkin and Effie May Trekell Larkin. Siblings to follow were: Clarence Alburn, Alleyne Lowell "Speed", Laura Isabel, James Edwin, Leila Hope "Sissy" and Wilbur Clark "Bill".
Walter married Hazel Olive Johnson of Creston Iowa. They had 3 children, Mary Elizabeth, Martha Hope, who died as an infant, and John Ashton. The marriage ended in divorce.
On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1947, Walter met Desda Ruth Winterstein Lewis at a dance in Red Oak Iowa. She was a widow with four young children, Richard Wayne, Phyllis Ann, Barbara Dee and Marilyn Jean. On June 4, 1947, Walter & Desda married and moved their big family to Cleveland Missouri. Together they had three children: Ruth May, David Ray and Deborah Gail.
Walter had spent most of his life in West Union then Cleveland Missouri before settling in Littleton, Colorado in January 1961 to work at the Martin-Marietta Company, as a Deluxe Tool Grinder.
In Missouri, he worked in the agricultural chemicals business then as a tool grinder for Westinghouse in Kansas City.
In the latter part of Walt's life, he turned his hobby of lawn care into a part-time business. He was a member of the South Suburban Christian Church in Littleton, Colorado.
Buried:
West Union CemeteryWalter — Hazel Olive Johnson. Hazel was born , Creston, Union, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Walter married Desda Ruth Winterstein 14 Feb 1947, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. Desda was born 24 Jul 1916, Griswold, Cass, Iowa, USA; died 14 Jun 1991, Harrisonville, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Ruth May Larkin
- 33. David Ray Larkin
- 34. Deborah Gail Larkin
13. Clarence Alburn Larkin (3.Clarence3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 9 Nov 1910, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 10 Dec 1997, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Occupation: Worked for the Railroad
- Reference Number: 40683
- _MDCL: Lost his eye after contaminated water was splashed in his eye on the job during the 1960s.
Notes:
Buried:
Evergreen CemeteryClarence married Edith Irene Smith 5 Mar 1931, Shenandoah, Page, Iowa, USA. Edith was born 13 Jun 1903. [Group Sheet]
14. Laura Isabel Larkin (3.Clarence3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 25 Feb 1915, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 21 Aug 1917, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried , Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40685
Notes:
Laura Isabel Larkin was the first daughter and third child born to Clarence Ashton Larkin and Effie May Trekell Larkin; born February 25, 1915. She succumbed to the flu on August 21, 1917, thought to be part of the massive Spanish Flu epidemic that spread across the globe.
Buried:
West Union Cemetery
Died:
Spanish Flu15. James Edwin Larkin (3.Clarence3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 3 Aug 1917, Cleveland, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 14 Jul 1984, Creston, Union, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40686
Notes:
Buried:
Evergreen CemeteryJames married Catherine Eliza Semmens 2 Nov 1935, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. Catherine (daughter of Nathaniel James Semmens and Kate Eliza Skelton) was born 4 Mar 1915, Barlow, Foster, North Dakota, USA; died 12 May 2000, Creston, Union, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. Joyce Leila Larkin was born Oct 1936.
- 36. Janet Opal Larkin was born Oct 1936.
- 37. Joann Elaine Larkin
- 38. Gladys June Larkin
- 39. Jean Louise Larkin
- 40. Jenny Lee Larkin
- 41. Judy Kaye Larkin
- 42. Juanita Joy Larkin
- 43. James Edwin Larkin was born , Creston, Union, Iowa, USA.
- 44. Cathy Jane Larkin was born , Creston, Union, Iowa, USA.
- 45. Janette Alleyne Larkin was born , Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA.
16. Wilbur Clark Larkin (3.Clarence3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 15 Mar 1926, Cleveland, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 25 Dec 2000, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Bill
- Reference Number: 40704
Notes:
Buried:
Evergreen CemeteryWilbur married Onda R Ferrin 2 Apr 1944. Onda was born 14 Dec 1921; died 19 Jan 1985, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA; was buried , Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Sharon S Larkin was born 23 Aug 1950.
17. Evelyn E Larkins (4.Charles3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 1914, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40709
- Residence: 1930, Van Buren, Jackson, Missouri, USA
18. Howard Edward Truttman (5.Amy3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 3 Aug 1911, Missouri, USA; died 8 Oct 2001, Mendocino, California, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40729
19. Clinton E Larkin (6.Alvin3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 1900, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; died 1 Mar 1936, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; was buried , Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Tim
- Reference Number: 40723
- Residence: 1910, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
- Occupation: 1930; Foreman/Wholesale Drug Company
Notes:
Buried:
Highland Park Cemetery
Died:
Brain tumorClinton — Verna (Unknown). [Group Sheet]
20. Lucile Larkin (6.Alvin3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 1910, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40725
21. Sterling L Larkin (6.Alvin3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 10 Nov 1920, Missouri, USA; died 1 Mar 1992, Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40726
- Social Security Number: 499-18-0515
22. John Larkins (8.Lewis3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born Sep 1892, Missouri, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40720
23. Marilla Halline Larkins (8.Lewis3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 10 Aug 1890, Cleveland, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 3 Nov 1962, Lansing, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40721
24. Frances Elwood Larkin (10.Frank3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 4 Feb 1913, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; died 24 Jun 2001, Quartz Hill, Los Angeles, California, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40737
Frances — Joseph Nelson McDonald. Joseph was born 26 May 1912, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; died 1 Jan 2002, Quartz Hill, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried Cremated. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Juanita R. McDonald was born 29 Aug 1937, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA; died Nov 2000, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California, USA; was buried Cremated.
- 48. Frances McDonald died 1997, California, USA.
25. Leroy C Larkin (10.Frank3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 4 Sep 1910; died 9 Jun 1974, Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40738
26. Ernest Leo 'Bob' Larkin (11.William3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 13 Jul 1910, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 17 Dec 2001, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40731
- Residence: 1920, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Jacksonville, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1930, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
27. Harry Francis Larkin (11.William3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 15 Aug 1908, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 14 Mar 1998, Orange, California, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40732
- Residence: 1910, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1920, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Jacksonville, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1930, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
28. Irene Delilah Larkins (11.William3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born 21 Dec 1906, Pleasant Hill, Cass, Missouri, USA; died 8 Jun 1993, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 40733
- Residence: 1910, Peculiar, Cass, Missouri, USA
- Residence: 1920, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Jacksonville, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1930, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA