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Letts

JIWelsch — 2009-11-08 18:20:50Z

CONESVILLE, Iowa -- Darlene Letts, 68, Conesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at her home.

The Rev. Rick Crooks will officiate. Casket bearers are Dwight Houseal, Ray Johnson, James McCullough, Ramon Martinez, Javier Martinez and Willard Solomon. Burial will be at the Conesville Cemetery.

Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction, is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Letts was born Oct. 27, 1936, in Gladwin, the daughter of Donald and June McMath Houseal. She was married to Jim Soy.

She was a member and deacon of Grace United Church of Christ, Conesville. She was a caregiver to many people in the Conesville area. She enjoyed dancing, fishing and boating. She loved the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include three sons, Chris J. Soy and wife, Stacey, of Long Grove, Scott M. Soy and wife, Emmy, of Muscatine and Greg S. Soy and wife, Lisa, of Columbus Junction; two daughters, Deanna R. Clevenger and husband, Kevin, of Letts and Brenda D. Grouwinkel and husband, Ken, of Grandview; 15 grandchildren; and a brother, Dale Houseal and wife, Elaine, of Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Keith and Dean Houseal.

LETTS Eva KEYS 1853 1930

t42Hillcrest_BellCoTX — 2009-11-05 17:40:35Z

LETTS Eva KEYS 1853 1930

BettyDanielson photographed this gravestone in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 209,323 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Edward Letts

suesisco — 2009-10-27 21:40:23Z

1925 Iowa state census for Edward Sello/Ives, shows both is parents names as well as Minnie's. Edward & Minnie's children are listed with parents Edward Sello/Ives and Minnie Coreltor/Conrod (Coonrad/Conrad is correct). Do you have anything on a Francis Letts b. 1910 who married Curtis Joe Ives about 1924 in Iowa. I can't find either curtis or Francis on any 1925 census, yet both state they were born in Iowa 1907/1910. 7 Sep 1945 newpaper article stated "Francis Ives (of Rundee, Iowa) visited her mother, Mrs Frank Letts in St Francis Hospital, along with her sister Mrs Y B May of Milwaukee Wisconsin). Any idea who Mrs Y B (Letts) May could be. Help greatly appriciated. Contact me off-board at suesisco@yahoo.com. Oh, yeah, family was from Black Hawk Co and Deleware Co., Iowa. Thank you,

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

SBLMBL — 2009-10-27 19:08:00Z

Thanks, but my line of Letts has no known USA connections. If we could find records of George and Thomas Letts each born ca. 1815 in Northamptonshire, we might find a connection to the ones who went to the USA.

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

mbrowning57194 — 2009-10-27 18:02:32Z

Hello,
My Grandmother was a Letts and I'm looking information on her ancestry. I've gotten as far as John A. Letts born circa 1810 in New York (Tompkins County I think). I've hit a road block with him and have not been able to find out anything on his parents; any help would be appreciated.

Thanks JoAnn

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

jeanbunch93j — 2009-10-27 16:47:03Z

If you read my message of 2007 you will see the Letts family that I used to join the DAR. If you believe they are your family, I would be happy to give you information that I have.

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

SBLMBL — 2009-10-26 14:35:41Z

I am Sherman Barry Lett of Ottawa, Ontario. (Name changed from Letts in 1916.)

I believe Robert John was son of James son of Thomas and Elizabeth Thompson. I believe Katherine Melina was d. of Thomas son of George and Anne Turnbull (b. Scotland). It is popular guess that Thomas and George were brothers b. ca. 1815 and 1816 in Northamptonshire who emigrated to Calumet Island, Canada in 1820.

Would be very greatful to confirm Thomas and George derivation.

Re: Letts/ South Amboy, NJ to Seneca Co., NY

jeanbunch93j — 2009-10-07 17:45:31Z

I have Mary E, Letts m to my G grandfather Andrew J. Campbell. She was born 22 Aug 1815 in Dundee, NJ. She was the child of Joshua Letts b cir 1785 in Middlesex, NJ d 1814. He married Meleney Warne b 1789 Middlsex NJ d Nov 1895. d 1815, Monmouth Co, NJ This info was given to the DAR with my application to join. They verified it and I joinedthe DAR based on the above.

Re: Letts Family names

wbowes181 — 2009-10-06 13:26:04Z

please let me know if you received my email.
thanks!

Re: Letts Family names

867539 — 2009-10-06 13:16:49Z

Thank you for your response . I'll be seeing my Aunt over the next couple of weeks and I'll bring her up to date on her family relatives. If you want to contact me directly you cam use email address btcollingwood@gmail.com.
regards
Bob

Re: Letts Family names

wbowes181 — 2009-10-06 13:04:20Z

Robert John Letts was the son of James Letts (1855-1944) and Ruth French (1850-1921). James Letts was the son of Thomas White Letts (1815-1901) and Elizabeth Thompson (1819-1894). Thomas White Letts was the son of Thomas Letts (1790 England - before 1870 Calumet Island, Pontiac, Que). Thomas Letts had another son George (1818-1881)who married Ann Turnbull. Katherine Melina Letts was the daughter of Thomas Letts (1840 - 1896) and Cecilia Bannaugh. Thomas Letts was the son of George Letts and Ann Turnbull. Confusing, but I hope that helps.

LETTS Harvey E 1914-2009 Richland County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2009-10-06 12:35:37Z

MANSFIELD, OHIO: God chose Harvey E. Letts, on October 5, 2009, 3 days after his 95th birthday, to go to his eternal Home.

He was born October 2, 1914, in Richland County, Ohio, the son of Dale and Esther (Spice) Letts. Harvey was a Tech 5th grade in the 160th Engineers Battalion, Company A during World War II. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe earning five Bronze Stars, the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, MM-M1 Rifle and Good Conduct Clasp. Harvey belonged to the VFW Post 3494.

Harvey was an automobile body man working many years for Weidner Pontiac and Ingram Oldsmobile. The pride of his work was taking two wrecked cars, cutting them in half and making one beautiful car when he was finished. He attended the Breakfast Club at the Trimble Road McDonald's for several years and was a true family man who had a heart that helped many people including relatives, neighbors and friends.

Harvey married Hazel (Jaynes) Letts June 4, 1938 and they were married for 59 years. She preceded him in death on July 25, 1997. Together they belonged to the Straub Road First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed spending time at their cabin at the Nazarene Camp Grounds in Columbus for over 40 years.

Harvey is survived by many nieces and nephews; his caregiver and sister-in-law, Janet Sue Jaynes; nephew, Darrell Jaynes; great niece and nephew, Courtney and Cory Jaynes; nephew, Michael (Jamie) Jaynes; great niece, Mandy and her son, Alegacy; great nieces, Brooke and Brittany Jaynes; step niece and nephews, Aaron, Andrew and Hannah Morton; and nieces, Joan Shade of Galion, Ohio; Reba Ackison of Nelsonville, Ohio and Lois Thompson of Middleport, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Hazel Marie (Jaynes) Letts; an infant son, Harry Letts; his parents; a sister, Pauline Zimmerman; a brother, Edgar Letts; and a niece, Susan L. Jaynes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield, OH 44902 conducted by Pastor Michael G. Rogers and Pastor Michael Weaver.
Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery where full military services will be conducted by the Richland County Veterans Joint Burial Detail. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan L. Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o The Richland County Foundation, 24 West 3rd Street, Mansfield, OH 44902.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Re: Letts,

markauturnbull — 2009-09-17 00:47:41Z

My interest in Francis Walter (aka Walker) William James Farringdon (Frank) Letts was when he was named as father of Patricia Martha Faringdon Letts who married Conrad Harvey Sayce, writer (former architect) in 1925 in a Victorian marriage certificate which I have. CH Sayce was previously married in 1922 to Alice Mary Maxwell-Hyslop, headmistress who died in 1923.The intriguing note in
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 14 February 1925 .
SAYCE-LETTS. - On the 29th January 1925, by Rev. N. Claridge Goss, Conrad Harvey, second son of Rev. and Mrs. W. Sayce, of England to Patricia Martha Farringdon Letts, of New Zealand, granddaughter of the late Lord Farringdon.
[This latter point seems a good 'story' but as the Farringdon [aka Farrenden] seems to come from his wife's Sophia Anne (Sophie Ann) Skinner daughter of Thomas Farendo Skinner's ,side , I would like to see the evidence... see Ancestry notes & NZ BMD Indexes
http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/pt/event.aspx?tid=1586494&pi...

Re: Letts of Middlesex, UK

sandradavies22 — 2009-07-25 00:46:57Z

Hi Ian,
I wonder are you still tracing your family as I noticed the date of 1999. Anyway my g g g grandfather was
the Rev John Letts. His daughter Elizabeth Amy (born1828,died 1849) married George Moultrie Salt 1848, their son Moultrie born 1849. Moultrie came to Australia pre 1890 married Louisa Josland 1890. Have lots of information from then on. Have some info on Rev John but would like more. Have visited St Olaves Interested in family bible etc. Many thanks Sandra

Norman Letts of Houston, TX 1932

drbrownlee — 2009-06-02 05:58:36Z

Norman has a full-page photo in the 1932 Oak Leaf, yearbook of Weatherford College. He is the Best All Around Boy. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone locate family.

Re: Letts/ South Amboy, NJ to Seneca Co., NY

jeanbunch93j — 2009-04-26 17:38:59Z

I am the ggrandaughter of Mary E. Letts b Cortland Co, NY,b 1814 she married my ggrandfather Andrew J. Campbell in 1837
He was born, according to him, in Connecticut in 1810. I have no proof of his Ct. birth. Mary E. Letts was the daughter of Joshua Letts and Meleny Warne, the daughter of Joshua Warne, my RV patriot. I am Looking for proof of Andrew's parents.

Re: Letts/ South Amboy, NJ to Seneca Co., NY

whiteymcdeath — 2009-04-21 02:50:54Z

im the grandson of ida mae letts whose father was i believe willard letts my name is Robert White. I also heard of native american ancestry in that side of my family not sure where though

Re: Letts Family names

kjl71296 — 2008-10-21 21:19:16Z

I am a Letts. Names of my Relatives are Charles Letts, Bradford Letts, Dana Letts, Sam Letts (deceased), Cassandra Letts, and some others whose names cannot come to mind right now. They all live in either Pennsylvania or New Jersey

Re: billy letts

jeanbunch93j — 2008-09-13 17:57:53Z

I am not sure where my copy of Moses Letts came from, Possibly from you. It says Generation 4 William Henry Letts b 8 May 1856 married Josephine Conklin20 Jan 1879. This seems to agree with the IGI. I used the Letts family for the DAR as my ggrandmotner was Mary E. Letts b 23 Aug 1814 and married Andrew J. Campbell m ggrandfather in 1837.
She traced back to Joshua Warne who was my patriot.

Re: billy letts

jeanbunch93j — 2008-09-12 23:40:34Z

In the "Descendents of Mosea Letts" there is a William Henry Letts b 8 May 1856 in Mannahawkin, Ocean Co., NJ married Josephine Conklin 20 Jan 1879. The name is the same but the date is wrong. Maybe you can make something of it.

Re: NEW JERSEY/William/Edward LETTS

jeanbunch93j — 2008-09-10 15:33:43Z

I sent an email direct to your email. I only have New Jersey Letts and my greatgrandmother Mary E. Letts sp of AndrewJ. Campbell in Rock Creek, Ohio

Re: Letts Family

jeanbunch93j — 2008-07-17 17:19:45Z

My Letts connection is my great grandmother Mary E. Letts b 23 Aug 1814 Cortland Co. NY m Andrew J. Campbell 1837, d 18 Apr 1901 In Rock Creek, Ohio. Do we have ancestors in common? My ggrandfather said he was born in Ct but all researchers say he was born in N.Y. I have not been able to find his father.

Re: Gertrude (Letts) Moore (England- NJ, USA)

jeanbunch93j — 2008-02-25 00:53:43Z

In the Letts information I have, I have not found any Gertrude or a Moore. Mine were from New Jersey, however.
in the early 1800's

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

jeanbunch93j — 2008-02-03 02:02:33Z

I need an email address to contact you.

Letts Family

priestj1981 — 2008-07-13 07:22:03Z

My grandfather's name is Edward Letts, his wife Rita Letts (Laing). His father's name is James Letts and mother's name is Mary A. Letts.( my great-grand parents) His siblings names are Georgana, Rose, Eva, James,and Kenneth. (my great-aunts and uncles) His grand parents names are Charles Letts and Sarah Letts (my great- great- grand parents) and their childrens names are Charles Letts Jr., Harry F. Letts, Ira Letts, Georgiana Letts and Eva Letts. (my great-great-aunts and uncles) They are all from New Jersey. ( * If you see names listed twice, that's because one was named after the other. - for those that are confused)Any how if anyone has more info. I could use the help. And if you need info. that I might have feel free to email me, reply or both. Cindy and Bloosom I think us 3 might be related. Thanks! :0)

Jamie

Re: Letts Family

priestj1981 — 2008-07-18 05:15:59Z

Hello, just want to give you info. about Letts family memebers you asked about. I'm sorry I don't know of the ones you asked for my great-grand mother's name is Mary A. Letts and her husband is James Letts. She was born in either Conneticut or New Jersey, I have one Census w/ same family members saying she's from Conneticut and another Census w/ same family members saying she's from New Jersey, they are just diffrent years. She was born Nov. 14, abt.1888. I'm not sure if any of this helps but if it does I'm glad to have helped you. If you have other questions or have info. that I needed feel free to e-mail me OK! Or post on the board and send it to me, how ever is more convenient for you, Bye! :0)

Re: billy letts

JaneAbsalom — 2008-09-01 19:00:49Z

Bridgette,
Where was your William Henry Letts born? abt1955? Is he still living? What else do you know about him?
Jane

Re: billy letts

JaneAbsalom — 2008-09-13 16:39:23Z

Jean,
I am not sure which "Descendants of Moses Letts" your have. Is this something I sent you previously? Here is what I have: William H. Letts married Josephine Conklin. Hubert Letts says 1856. IGI Says 5-8-1856. My personal notes say possibly 1852. This is a date that will likely get researched and I can try for a document in the next batch that I request if it helps you. What date do you have or feel is accurate? Or is it the marriage date that is being questioned? I haven't put together a document list beyond NJ Archives (1878) but NJA did recommend 1879.
Let me know which date to research.
Jane

Re: billy letts

JaneAbsalom — 2008-09-13 19:26:09Z

I'll let you know if I find anything new. Let me know if you need anything more.
Jane

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

JaneAbsalom — 2008-02-04 13:53:04Z

Pat ?
Your address has changed many times. I have a hard time keeping up with you. Will mail you some new info. on your family.
Jane

Re: LETTS GENEALOGY BOOK

JaneAbsalom — 2008-02-03 23:40:12Z

I have a few bits on on his brother Henry's line but I welcome info on George. I haven't found any info on him yet.
Jane
mjabsalom@yahoo.com

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

JaneAbsalom — 2008-02-03 23:21:47Z

You can reach me at mjabsalom@yahoo.com

Re: LETTS GENEALOGY BOOK

JaneAbsalom — 2008-02-03 23:17:27Z

Cindy,
I have a generation or two on the Sage family and some on Eva Letts'es ancestors but it is a line I am still working on. you can e-mail me. mjabsalom@yahoo.com
Jane

The Letts family researching and recompiling

JaneAbsalom — 2008-02-02 20:31:48Z

Hello Letts cousins,
I am researching and recompiling the genealogy of the Letts family. I have corrected, collected and found much new information on the family since Hubert Letts'es book was published in the 1980's. I would like to add your famiy line or help you find your connection to William Letts "The Weaver" of NJ c.1642
Jane

Re: Letts Family names

gletts1 — 2008-09-09 03:49:07Z

My Letts family also comes from Northants,
me Glenn Letts, Brooklyn, NY USA
George Letts, b 1895, Plaistow Essex, England
Thomas Letts, b 1868, West Ham
Abraham Letts, b 1841, Milford, Derbyshire, England
Isaac Letts, b 1811, Hellidon, Northants, England
Robert Letts, b 1781, Hellidon, Northants, England
Thomas Letts, b 1744, Hellidon, Northants, England
Thomas Letts, b 1778, Hellidon, Northants, England

I do share info. Thank you for any help.

Re: Gertrude (Letts) Moore (England- NJ, USA)

QUEENNOREEN79 — 2008-02-24 22:38:15Z

The Letts I'm looking for would be located in England in the 1850s or earlier. The spouse of Gertrude was Joseph Moore who lived abt 1845-abt 1890 in England. Gertrude moved to NJ with children after he died.

Re: Letts/ South Amboy, NJ to Seneca Co., NY

BSR107 — 2008-06-17 00:45:15Z

I'm tracing a Willard T Letts (1903-1978) wife is Sadie ? (maybe Dickins) from Seneca Falls, Seneca Co, NY & his father Willard Letts (1880-?) whose wife is Maude Bowlsby from Ithaca, Tompkins Co, NY. Oral family history says Willard T Letts was Native American. Does anyone have any proof of this? Thank you for your help.
Barbara

Re: Letts Family names

mguesthouse1 — 2008-02-06 11:56:15Z

My Aunt was Rose May Slack born in 1903, Thrapston. She first married Henry Auburn and later Charles Louis Letts born in 1902, Northampton. I am trying to find any living relatives so any information that you could provide may help me further.
Best Wishes
Nigel

Re: Letts Family names

kjl71296 — 2008-10-21 21:19:14Z

Re: LETTS GENEALOGY BOOK

cshee318 — 2008-02-03 04:57:47Z

My great grandmother was Eva Letts born 1879, I believe they were from Monmouth County.
If you need more information, I would be glad to help.

Cindy

Re: LETTS GENEALOGY BOOK

cshee318 — 2008-02-03 23:32:15Z

Yes, William c Sage b 1872 married Eva Letts b 1879..
Had a son George Sage, my grandfather.

Re: Letts/ South Amboy, NJ to Seneca Co., NY

Kelly_Dunlap — 2008-07-03 00:06:38Z

I really do not believe the Letts family to be Native American. He may have had some Native American blood from a marriage.
Letts is an old English name and started coming to "The New World" as early as 1651.
Kelly

For more infro go to: http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/letts-family-crest....

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:10:56Z

What would like to know? These are good size books. plbil@genealogymail.com Thanks Patti

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:09:53Z

American Letts only Thanks

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:09:52Z

American Letts only Thanks

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:09:04Z

No Lett that is a totally different name and no cadadian info

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:08:04Z

I posted this original lookup. plbil@genealogymail.com

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:07:04Z

No canadian Letts in these books. They came from England to NJ.

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:06:04Z

Jane I believe I was writing back and forth to you rgrandfater or father in NJ before he died. Let me know if you still need something. I posted the original lookup message. plbil@genealogymail.com

Re: I Will Do Lookups in LETTS Genealogy book.

pbgene118 — 2008-02-04 06:04:07Z

I posted this original email for a lookup. I have both the books. Please email me at plbil@genealogymail.com Thanks