Person Page - 862

     Henry ELDRIDGE was born on 1 October 1876 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2,3 He was baptised, privately, on 1 October 1876 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.³ He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹
Henry died in infancy on 8 October 1876 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^4,2 He was buried on 8 October 1876 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.²

     Thomas ELDRIDGE was born in 1872 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 12 January 1873 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 7 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹

     Richard ELDRIDGE was born in 1878 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹
No baptism record was found for Richard. This may be due to the fact that St. Mary Magdalene's Church was closed during this time. A Reception service was held on 20 July 1879 for all children privately baptised since 1875.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 3 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as an Agricultural Day Boy, aged 13 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Catherine Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, he was listed as a Railway Point Holder, single aged 23 born in Somerby Lincolnshire, a Boarder of William & Mary EVANS.⁵

     Arthur ELDRIDGE was born in 1879 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 17 August 1879 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 2 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as an Agricultural Day Boy, aged 11 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁴

     Ernest ELDRIDGE's birth was registered in January 1881 in the Grantham registration district; He was the twin brother of Herbert.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 6 February 1881 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 the Old Hall, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 3 months, the nephew of John ELDRIDGE, a Farm Servant.⁴

Research Note: Not found in 1891 census, not living with father, and his siblings.

     Herbert ELDRIDGE was born in January 1881 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire. He was the twin brother of Ernest.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 6 February 1881 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.⁴
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 3 months born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as an Agricultural Day Boy, aged 11 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Boothy Road, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as an Agricultural Labourer, aged 20 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁶

     John MOULDS was born on 30 April 1877 in Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
In the census of 1 June 1880 in Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as aged 3 born in Iowa, the son of Samuel MOULDS.¹
He was in a photograph taken on circa 1882 in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa, USA.³
He was in a photograph with his parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as a Farm Hand aged 23 born in Iowa, a Farm Hand of George McNELLIS.⁴
John married Cora Effie OWENS on 27 January 1909 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^5,6
He was in a photograph with his parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
They had no children of their own but raised Frances Bartholomew, John's niece, daughter of his sister Emma.⁷
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, John was listed as a Farmer, aged 33 born in Iowa, the Head of Household.⁸
He was mentioned in his mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁹
John completed a World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1915. It gave his address as 4 Stewartville, Olmsted, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA.¹⁰
In the census of 1 January 1920 in Sumner, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA, John was listed as aged 43 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Cora, and his niece Frances Bartholomew.¹¹
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Racine, Mower County, Minnesota, USA, John was listed as aged 51 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Cora, and his niece Frances Bartholomew.¹²
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, John was listed as aged 62 born in Iowa, the Head of Household.¹³
John completed a World War II Draft Registration Card on 27 April 1942. It gave his address as Stewartville, Olmsted, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA.¹⁴
John, and his wife Cora, were in an undated photograph.⁷
John died on 27 August 1951 in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 74.^2,15
His wife, Cora, died on 3 August 1969 in Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 88.^16,17,18 He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. His wife was later buried together with him.^18,19

     Bertha Verbenia MOULDS was born on 14 September 1878 in Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
In the census of 1 June 1880 in Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 1 born in Iowa, the daughter of Samuel MOULDS.¹
She was in a photograph with her parents, and brother John, taken circa 1882 in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa, USA.³
Bertha was in an undated photograph.⁴
Bertha married Elias Elmer FOALE on 19 October 1899 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^5,6
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
Bertha was in an undated photograph, together with her sister Flora, and Flora's sister-in-law Ada Allen ELDRIDGE.⁷
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Simpson, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, she was listed as aged 32 born in Iowa, married with 5 children all living, the wife of Elias Elmer FOALE (a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha V., and their children Charlie E., Roy J., Zadie M., John J., and Rozie A.)⁸
She was mentioned in her mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁹
In the census of 1 January 1920 in Simpson, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, she was listed as aged 41 born in Iowa, the wife of Elias Elmer FOALE (a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha, and their children Earl, Roy Joe, Zada May, John J., Alice, Mary Myrtle, Elmour Lee, and Bertha Laura.)¹⁰
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Marion, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, she was listed as aged 51 born in Iowa, the wife of Elias Elmer FOALE (a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha, and their children Charlie E., Roy J., Zadie May, John J., Rozzoe A., Mary M., Elmer L., Bertha L., and Harry W.)¹¹
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Marion, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, she was listed as aged 61 born in Iowa, the wife of Elias Elmer FOALE (a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha, and their children Charlie E., Roy J., Zadie May, John J., Rozzie A., and Bertha L.)¹²
She was listed as Next of Kin for her son, Harry William FOALE, when he completed a World War I Draft Registration Card on 14 February 1942. It gave her address as Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA.¹³
Bertha died on 5 March 1945 in Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, at the age of 66.² She was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, together with her husband Elias.^14,15

     Matilda SEASE was born on 31 October 1858 in Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Conrad Christopher SEASE, & Maria Magdalena PFEIL.^2,3
Matilda married Charles MOULDS, son of John MOULDS and Sarah MUSSON, on 25 April 1878 in Greene County, Iowa, USA.¹
In the census of 1 June 1880 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 22 born in Illinois, the wife of Charles MOULDS (a Nurseryman, living with his wife Matilda.)⁴
Her husband, Charles, died on 6 November 1886 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 39.^5,6
Matilda married Thomas MOULDS, son of John MOULDS and Sarah MUSSON, on 13 October 1891 in Greene County, Iowa, USA. Thomas was the brother of Matilda's late husband Charles. They had no known children.^7,8,3
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as 'Mitilia' aged 40, born in Oct 1859 in Illinois, the wife of Thomas MOULDS (a Farm Laborer living with his wife Matilda, and her sons Mahlon, Lloyd, and Charles.)⁹
In the census of 1 January 1920 in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA, she was listed as aged 61 born in Illinois, the wife of Thomas MOULDS (a Laborer living with his wife Matilda, and his two sisters Edith TOOL, and Sarah MOULDS.)¹⁰
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Oakland Avenue, Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA, she was listed as aged 71 born in Illinois, the wife of Thomas MOULDS.¹¹
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA, she was listed as aged 81 born in Illinois, the wife of Thomas MOULDS.¹²
Her husband, Thomas, died on 4 August 1951 in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA.^5,13
Matilda died of Pulmonary Endemia and Viral Pneumonia, on 18 June 1957 in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA, at the age of 98.^14,15,16
Her obituary was detailed in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 19 June 1957, it read:
She was buried on 20 June 1957 in Plot SE 1st 40-3 Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA.^14,16,15

     Mahlon MOULDS was born on 14 May 1882 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Charles MOULDS and Matilda SEASE.¹
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as 'Maylon', aged 18 born May 1882 in Iowa, a Farm Laborer, the son of Thomas MOULDS.³
Mahlon completed a World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918. It gave his address as 9 W. Pierson, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. His next of kin was Mrs Thos. MOULDS.²
Mahlon completed a World War II Draft Registration Card on 27 April 1942. It gave his address as Apartment 3a, 1419 Hudson, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁴
Mahlon was in a photograph taken in 1947 at John Marshall High School, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁵
He was mentioned in his mother's obituary in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 19 June 1957.⁶
Mahlon died on 8 March 1965 in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA, at the age of 82.⁷
His obituary was detailed in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 10 March 1965, it read:
He was buried on 11 March 1965 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, USA.⁷

     Lloyd MOULDS was born on 16 January 1884 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Charles MOULDS and Matilda SEASE.¹
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as Lloyd, aged 16 born Jan 1884 in Iowa, a Farm Laborer, the son of Thomas MOULDS.³
He was mentioned in his mother's obituary in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 19 June 1957.⁴
He was mentioned in his brother's obituary in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 10 March 1965.⁵

     Charles MOULDS was born on 26 December 1886 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Charles MOULDS and Matilda SEASE.¹
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as 'Chas' aged 13 born Dec 1886 in Iowa, a Farm Laborer, the son of Thomas MOULDS.³
He was mentioned in his mother's obituary in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 19 June 1957.⁴
He was mentioned in his brother's obituary in the Springfield Leader and Press, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on 10 March 1965.⁵

     Flora MOULDS was born on 30 August 1880 in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa, USA.² She was the daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.²
Flora married Austin Louis ALLEN on 28 February 1898 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 23 born in Iowa, married 1 year, with one child living, the daughter-in-law of Robert ALLEN. Also listed was her husband Austin L., and their son Bert, and her brother-in-law James ALLEN.⁴
Flora was in an undated photograph, together with her sister Bertha, and sister-in-law Ada Allen ELDRIDGE.¹
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 28 born in Iowa, married 11 years with 5 children all living, the wife of Austin Louis ALLEN (a Farmer, living with his wife Flora, and their children Bert, Mary E., 'Mable R.', Alice E., and 'Earnest'. Also listed was Chas E. MOULDS, a Farm Labourer, and Sadie M. MOULDS, a Servant - they infact were his wife's brother, and sister.)⁵
She was mentioned in her mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁶
She witnessed the marriage of Edna May CUMMINGS and her brother, Joseph MOULDS, on 23 March 1916 in the First Lutheran Church Parsonage, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^7,8,9
In the census of 1 June 1920 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 38 born in Iowa, the wife of Austin Louis ALLEN (a Farmer, living with his wife Flora M., and their children Bert, Mary E., Mabel R., Alice, Ernest, Gladys, and George.)¹⁰
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 49 born in Iowa, the wife of Austin Louis ALLEN (a Farmer, living with his wife Flora, and their two youngest children Gladys, and George.)¹¹
Her husband, Austin, died on 27 February 1931 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 54.¹²
She was mentioned in her husband's obituary in the Waterloo Sunday Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 1 March 1931.¹³
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as a Widow aged 58 born in Iowa, the mother of Mabel Roxie ALLEN.¹⁴
Prior to her death, Flora lived at 1105 E. 10th Street, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA.¹²
Flora died on 10 December 1958 in St. Luke's Hospital, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 78.¹²
Her obituary was detailed in the Quad-City Times, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA, on 11 December 1958.¹² It read:

Her funeral service was held at O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 12 December 1958.¹²
Flora, and her husband Austin, are buried together in Fairview-Lester Cemetery, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^15,16

     Etta May MOULDS was born on 18 December 1883 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.²
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 15 born in Iowa, the daughter of Samuel MOULDS.³
Etta married John Alfred WEAVER on 10 December 1907 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁴
Their marriage was reported in the Semi Weekly Reporter, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 13 December 1907.⁵ It read:

She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.²
She was mentioned in her mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁶
Her husband, John, died on 2 November 1929 in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at the age of 48.⁴
She was mentioned in her sister's obituary in the Quad-City Times, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA, on 11 December 1958.⁷
Etta died on 6 January 1984 in Greeley Nursing Home, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at the age of 100.^4,8
Her obituary was detailed in the The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, on 26 January 1984.⁸ It read:

     Charles Edward MOULDS was born on 3 November 1885 in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa, USA.¹ He was the son of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
He was in a photograph with his parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.²
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as a Farm Worker, aged 14 born in Iowa, the son of Samuel MOULDS.³
He was in a photograph with his parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.²
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as a Farm Laborer, aged 23 born in Iowa, a Hired Man of Austin Louis ALLEN a Farmer, living with his wife Flora, and their children Bert, Mary E., 'Mable R.', Alice E., and 'Earnest'. Also listed was Chas E. MOULDS, a Farm Labourer, and Sadie M. MOULDS, a Servant - they infact were his wife's brother, and sister.⁴
He was mentioned in his mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁵
Charles married Kathryn Marie NIEBUHR on 8 December 1915 in First Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The marriage was witnesed by Joe MOULDS (Brother of Groom), and Anna CASEY.^6,7,8,9
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, Charles was listed as aged 44 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Kathryn M., and their children Eileen E., George E., Helen E., Doris J., and Lois I.¹⁰
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, Charles was listed as aged 44 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Kathryn M., and their children Eileen, George, Helen, Doris, Lois, Charles, and Beverly Ann. Also listed was Henry MEYN, his Uncle.¹¹
He was mentioned in his sister's obituary in the Quad-City Times, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA, on 11 December 1958.¹²
His wife, Kathryn, died on 19 February 1970 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁶
He was mentioned in his wife's obituary in The Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 20 February 1970.¹³
He was mentioned in his brother's obituary in the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, on 10 May 1976.¹⁴
Charles died on 4 September 1979 in Sartori Memorial Hospital, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 93.¹⁵
His obituary was detailed in The Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 4 September 1979.¹⁵ It read:

Charles, and his wife Kathryn, are buried together in Fairview-Lester Cemetery, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^16,17

Research Note: In his obituary, dated 4 Sep 1979, it states he was the son of Samuel and Sarah Eldridge-Moulds. This is believed to be incorrect. He was the son of Samuel & Emma Moulds née Fletcher.¹⁵

     Sarah Marie's nickname was Sadie MOULDS.²
Sarah Marie MOULDS was born on 13 February 1889 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 11 born in Iowa, the daughter of Samuel MOULDS.⁴
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 21 born in Iowa, a servant of Austin Louis ALLEN a Farmer, living with his wife Flora, and their children Bert, Mary E., 'Mable R.', Alice E., and 'Earnest'. Also listed was Chas E. MOULDS, a Farm Labourer, and Sadie M. MOULDS, a Servant - they infact were his wife's brother, and sister.⁵
Sarah married Hans JOHNSON on 12 November 1912 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA.²
She was mentioned in her mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁶
Her husband, Hans, died on 6 July 1927 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 56.²
She was mentioned in her sister's obituary in the Quad-City Times, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA, on 11 December 1958.⁷
Sarah died on 17 January 1974 in Edgewood Manor Nursing Home, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 84.²

     Joseph was also known as Joe MOULDS.²
Joseph MOULDS was born on 19 September 1890 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹ He was the son of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
He was in a photograph with his parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as aged 9 born in Iowa, the son of Samuel MOULDS.⁴
He was in a photograph with His parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as a Farm Laborer, aged 19 born in Iowa, the son of Samuel MOULDS.⁵
He was mentioned in his mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁶
He witnessed the marriage of Kathryn Marie NIEBUHR and his brother, Charles Edward MOULDS, on 8 December 1915 the First Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^7,8,9,10

Joseph married Edna May CUMMINGS on 23 March 1916 in the First Lutheran Church Parsonage, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The marriage was witnessed by Austin ALLEN & Mrs A. ALLEN (Brother-in-law, and Sister of the Groom.)^11,12,13
Their marriage was reported in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 23 March 1916.^14,15 It read:

In the census of 1 June 1920 in Sumner, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA, Joseph was listed as aged 29 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Edna, and their daughter Irene.¹⁶
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Barclay Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, Joseph was listed as aged 39 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Edna, and their children Irene, Gordon, Maryln, and Donna Mae.¹⁷
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, Joseph was listed as aged 50 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Edna, and their daughters Maryln, and Dona.¹⁸
Joseph, and his wife Edna, were in an undated photograph.¹¹
He was mentioned in his sister's obituary in the Quad-City Times, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA, on 11 December 1958.¹⁹

Prior to his death, Joseph lived at 2900 Oakland Road, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA.²⁰
Joseph died on 10 May 1976 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 85.¹¹
His obituary was detailed in the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, on 10 May 1976.²⁰ It read:
His funeral service was held at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, on 13 May 1976.²⁰
His wife, Edna, died on 10 July 1981 in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 96.^11,21
He was mentioned in his wife's obituary in the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, on 12 July 1981.²¹
Joe, and his wife Edna, are buried together in Fairview-Lester Cemetery, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^21,22

     Emma MOULDS was born on 6 November 1893 in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER.¹
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 6 born in Iowa, the daughter of Samuel MOULDS.⁴
She was in a photograph with her parents, and siblings, taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.³
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 16 born in Iowa, the daughter of Samuel MOULDS.⁵
She was mentioned in her mother's obituary in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.⁶
Emma married Joe BARTHOLOMEW on 9 November 1915 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^7,8
Emma died on 18 October 1918 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 24.² She was buried on 20 October 1918 in Plot Blk 1 Lot 33 WPA, Fairview-Lester Cemetery, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^2,9
Her husband, Clifford, died in January 1972 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 81.^10,11

     Cora Effie OWENS was born on 26 November 1880 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. She was the daughter of Eli OWENS, and Maria COOK.^1,2
Cora married John MOULDS, son of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER, on 27 January 1909 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^1,3
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 29 born in Iowa, the wife of John MOULDS.⁴
She was listed as Next of Kin for her husband, John MOULDS, when he completed a World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1915. It gave her address as 4 Stewartville, Olmsted, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA.⁵
In the census of 1 January 1920 in Sumner, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA, she was listed as aged 40 born in Iowa, the wife of John MOULDS (a Farmer, living with his wife Cora, and his niece Frances Bartholomew.)⁶
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Racine, Mower County, Minnesota, USA, she was listed as aged 49 born in Iowa, the wife of John MOULDS (a Farmer, living with his wife Cora, and his niece Frances Bartholomew.)⁷
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, she was listed as aged 59 born in Iowa, the wife of John MOULDS.⁸
She was listed as Next of Kin for her husband, John MOULDS, when he completed a World War II Draft Registration Card on 27 April 1942. It gave her address as Stewartville, Olmsted, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA.⁹
Cora, and her husband John, were in an undated photograph.¹⁰
Cora was in an undated photograph.¹¹
Her husband, John, died on 27 August 1951 in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 74.^12,13
Cora died on 3 August 1969 in Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 88.^11,14,15 She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, together with her husband John.^15,16

     Clifford Earl was also known as Joe BARTHOLOMEW.²
Joe BARTHOLOMEW was born on 30 December 1890 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^2,1
Joe married Emma MOULDS, daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER, on 9 November 1915 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^2,3
His wife, Emma, died on 18 October 1918 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 24.⁴
Clifford died in January 1972 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 81.^1,5 He was buried in Fairview-Lester Cemetery, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁵

     Frances BARTHOLOMEW was born on 12 May 1918 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Clifford Earl BARTHOLOMEW and Emma MOULDS.¹
In the census of 1 January 1920 in Sumner, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA, she was listed as the niece of John MOULDS.²
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Racine, Mower County, Minnesota, USA, she was listed as aged 11 born in Iowa, the niece of John MOULDS.³
Frances married Oren William LECY on 27 November 1937 in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA.⁴
In the census of 1 April 1940 in High Forest Township, Olmsted County, she was listed as aged 21 born in Iowa, the wife of Oren William LECY (a Farmer, living with his wife Frances, and their daughter Marilyn.)⁵
Frances died on 9 July 1998 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 80.^6,7
Her husband, Oren, died on 16 January 2000 in Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 84.¹ She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Her husband was later buried together with her.^8,9

     Oren William LECY was born on 30 March 1915 in Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA.¹
Oren married Frances BARTHOLOMEW, daughter of Clifford Earl BARTHOLOMEW and Emma MOULDS, on 27 November 1937 in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA.²
In the census of 1 April 1940 in High Forest Township, Olmsted County, Oren was listed as aged 25 born in Minnesota, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Frances, and their daughter Marilyn.³
His wife, Frances, died on 9 July 1998 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 80.^4,5
Oren died on 16 January 2000 in Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 84.¹ He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, together with his wife.^6,7

     Elias Elmer FOALE was born on 24 August 1875 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. His parents were Robert S. FOALS & Marthia SIPLE.¹
Elias married Bertha Verbenia MOULDS, daughter of Samuel MOULDS and Emma FLETCHER, on 19 October 1899 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^1,3
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Simpson, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, Elias was listed as aged 38 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha V., and their children Charlie E., Roy J., Zadie M., John J., and Rozie A.⁴
In the census of 1 January 1920 in Simpson, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, Elias was listed as aged 43 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha, and their children Earl, Roy Joe, Zada May, John J., Alice, Mary Myrtle, Elmour Lee, and Bertha Laura.⁵
In the census of 1 April 1930 in Marion, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, Elias was listed as aged 53 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha, and their children Charlie E., Roy J., Zadie May, John J., Rozzoe A., Mary M., Elmer L., Bertha L., and Harry W.⁶
In the census of 1 April 1940 in Marion, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA, Elias was listed as aged 69 born in Iowa, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his wife Bertha, and their children Charlie E., Roy J., Zadie May, John J., Rozzie A., and Bertha L.⁷ He was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA. His wife was later buried together with him.^8,2