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Marion W. Spry

Birth	:	1 May 1878 Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 1958 Washington, USA
Burial	:	Millersburg Cemetery, Millersburg, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3052830, -84.1485800
Description	:	Marion was the 4th son of Elias and Emily Ross Lambert Spry of Cass Co., Iowa. He was born near Lorah, Iowa on May 1, 1878. He worked as a farm hand until he met and married Ida Mae Carley on November 21, 1899, in Atlantic, Iowa. Ida Mae was born to Clinton and Emma Fidelia Carley, in Clay Co., Missouri September 10, 1879/1880. They had 9 children. The first 4 were born in Iowa. Emily on August 16,1900; and Gladys on February 25,1902 were born on a farm near Anita, Iowa. Cecil on April 7, 1904 and Floyd on... Read More	Marion was the 4th son of Elias and Emily Ross Lambert Spry of Cass Co., Iowa. He was born near Lorah, Iowa on May 1, 1878. He worked as a farm hand until he met and married Ida Mae Carley on November 21, 1899, in Atlantic, Iowa. Ida Mae was born to Clinton and Emma Fidelia Carley, in Clay Co., Missouri September 10, 1879/1880. They had 9 children. The first 4 were born in Iowa. Emily on August 16,1900; and Gladys on February 25,1902 were born on a farm near Anita, Iowa. Cecil on April 7, 1904 and Floyd on June 5, 1907 were born on a farm near Wiota. The family moved to O'Neill, Nebraska in 1909. Relocated to a farm near Phoenix, about 23 miles North of O'Neill 4 years later. They bought this farm in 1914. Five more children were born to them Violet July 31, 1909; Roy on May 8,1912; Gale on January 25,1916; Clayton on July 3,1918 (who died May 23, 1919 of pneumonia); and Leland born March 17, 1920. During their years at Phoenix, Marion became a well respected and prominent member of the community. He was a gentle, soft spoken man, with the strength of his convictions; slow to anger, but not afraid to stand up for his beliefs. He was consulted on what was taking place in the community, and as we understand rode with the Posse, as well as being instrumental in setting up the Phoenix Cemetery. He was always ready to help his neighbors and family as much as possible. In 1912 a cyclone went through the Opportunity and Phoenix area. As usual the family memories, and different documentation differ on minor points. There are 2 newspaper articles, funeral home records, and the stories told in the Spry and Carley families. Basically we have determined that the worst damage was done at Opportunity, where Ida Mae's brother, Robert Ord, lived with his family. Opportunity was just a few miles to the West of Phoenix. Roberts house was picked up, carried a short ways with the family still in it, and set down again. Robert, his wife and 5 children tried to run to the potato cellar. They were picked up and carried away again. Robert Ord and Robert Jr. (under two years of age) were hit by debris, and Robert was knocked unconscious, while Robert Jr. was very badly injured. The 4 year old girl was pulled away and carried about a 1/2 mile. Mrs. Carley managed to gather the other 4 children and get to the celler. After the storm had abated the little girl was seen by a neighbor where she had been set gently down on a small hill, still clinging to her pet pig and dog. She was unharmed except for very minor bruises, caused by the hail. The little boy, Robert Jr. died 3 days later from his injuries. Robert Ord had a severe head wound and a broken back. The farm was completely destroyed. Besides what physical help he could give, Marion arranged for and paid for the little boys funeral. The area of Opportunity Phoenix seems to have been plagued with superstition. Most of the stories were of mysterious lights. They appeared to be following the fence posts and dancing across the fields. There was a newspaper article telling these stories published in the 1980s. The stories didn't seem to be happening at that time, but had been numerous and prominent enough to survive and interesting enough to have been written up as having happened in the past. We grew up hearing these stories from our parents and Grand parents. The one story we heard in connection with Marion was when he was riding with the Posse, who was looking for a horse thief. When they found him, someone had hung him on the framing of a bridge in the area. The Posse cut him down to give him a proper burial. When he fell into the water, Marion reached down to pull him out, with his riding gloves still on. When he got the man up on the bank, Marion's glove was missing, and never found. It was said that the horse thief haunted the bridge. Many people claimed they had seen him still hanging there. Ida Mae died June 12, 1920 of complications of surgery, about 3 months after their youngest, Leland was born. Marion did his best to raise the children and keep the farm, with the help of the children. The best we can piece the story together now: By 1930 the depression had set in and the farm was no longer paying for itself. Marion left the children that were still at home to try and keep the farm together, while he went to O'Neill to find extra work. We cannot be sure how many children were still at home at that time. All had married except Roy age 18, Gale, 14, and Leland 10. We know that some of them lived at the farm for a few years after they married, but have no facts on who or how long. On Aug. 19, 1931 Gale went to feed his horse. The horse was either stung by a bee or bitten by a sweat fly, and kicked out catching Gale in the upper stomach and lower chest area. He died of his injuries the next day. By 1936 things had deteriorated to a point that they had to sell the farm and moved into O'Neill, where Marion worked for Emmit Crabb and Ray Calvert at their service stations. In 1946 he moved to Bellingham Washington with his son Roy. They located near his daughter Violet, who had moved out there a few years earlier. In 1948 he broke his hip while fishing, and moved to a nursing home in 1950. He passed away from a 2 week illness on April 23, 1958 and was buried in Phoenix cemetery next to Ida Mae, Clayton and Gale. -------------------------- written by Lona Flowers (a granddaughter) Moved to Nebraska from Iowa in 1909. Lived in O'Neill, NE 1930-1946. Owned land in Phoenix, NE Jun 27 1914- Aug 19, 1936. Son Gale was kicked to death by a horse when it was stung by a bee. Son Clayton died from pneumonia. Sources: Obits, marriage records, land records, Holt County, NE, census for 23 Jun 1916 (possibly a school census) and family stories.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Marion W. Spry's memorial?
Marion W. Spry's memorial is located at: Millersburg Cemetery, Millersburg, Bourbon County, USA.
When did Marion W. Spry death?
Marion W. Spry death on 24 Apr 1958 in Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marion W. Spry's memorial?
Latitude: 38.3052830
Longitude: -84.1485800

Family Members:

Parent

Elias Spry

(1835 - 1909)

Emily Rose Lambert Spry

(1840 - 1905)

Spouse

Ida M. Carley Spry

(1879 - 1920)

Siblings

Clarence Adelbert “Dell” Spry

(1858 - 1934)

Alva Peter Spry

(1869 - 1869)

Charles Melvin Spry

(1870 - 1924)

Bertha A. Spry Lewis

(1875 - 1942)

Children

Cecil W. Spry

(1904 - 1974)

Gale R. Spry

(1916 - 1931)

Clayton L. Spry

(1918 - 1919)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Millersburg Cemetery
Millersburg, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3052830, -84.1485800

2. Millersburg African American Cemetery
Millersburg, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3051800, -84.1506300

3. Old Millersburg Cemetery
Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3120499, -84.1366501

4. Robert Eakin Miller Farm Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2895910, -84.1510950

5. Invincible Spirit Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3087390, -84.1885680

6. Griffith Cemetery
Hooktown, Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3474030, -84.1561850

7. Stoker Cemetery
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2714005, -84.1149979

8. Fisher Cemetery
Little Rock, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2509500, -84.1385600

9. Ruddles Mills Cemetery
Ruddles Mills, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3041440, -84.2336800

10. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3469009, -84.0813980

11. Stonermouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Ruddles Mills, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3002200, -84.2414200

12. Old Historic Cemetery
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3003006, -84.2416992

13. Forest Retreat Cemetery
Carlisle, Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3394790, -84.0587240

14. Hildreth Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2266850, -84.1505530

15. Indian Creek Baptist Church
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3682213, -84.2149811

16. Indian Creek Christian Church Cemetery
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3684570, -84.2147710

17. Rankin Cemetery
Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3950005, -84.1461029

18. Carlisle Cemetery
Carlisle, Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3160400, -84.0341600

19. David Graveyard
Shawhan, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3193700, -84.2644070

20. Henryville Cemetery
Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3213760, -84.0286800

21. Cook Road Cemetery
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3146168, -84.2700799

22. Barterville Cemetery
Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3789910, -84.0696600

23. Salt Well Cemetery
Nicholas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3794700, -84.0697780

24. Cane Ridge Meeting House Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2113900, -84.1197200