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     Daisy Belle Holyoake was born circa 1881 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Alex Holyoake.¹
     Daisy married Charles Walter Slade, son of William Ruben Slade and Permelia Clark, on October 19, 1901 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹

     Verle L. Slade was born on December 19, 1904 in Hamilton County, Tennessee.^1,3 She was the daughter of Charles Walter Slade and Daisy Belle Holyoake.⁴
     Verle married first William Reed Dickson on September 11, 1926.^5,6
     Verle married second Edgar Clarence Leister on June 24, 1980 in Luray, Page County, Virginia.^7,8, the son of Benjamin Franklin Leister and Lizzie Mae Strawser.⁸ Verle died on May 10, 1991 in Seminole County, Florida, at age 86.⁹ She was buried in Beahms Chapel Cemetery, Luray, Page County, Virginia.⁵

     Charles R. Slade was born on June 19, 1907 in Hamilton County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Walter Slade and Daisy Belle Holyoake.³ Charles died on May 5, 1966 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 58.²

     Homer Grenfal Slade was born on June 29, 1909 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Walter Slade and Daisy Belle Holyoake.³
     Homer married Doris Helen Friedrich, daughter of Robert Emil Friedrich and Anna Domke, on September 9, 1945 in Rogers City, Presque Isle County, Michigan.⁴ Homer died on April 3, 1979 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, at age 69.¹

     William Reed Dickson was born on February 4, 1903 in New Jersey.²
     William married Verle L. Slade, daughter of Charles Walter Slade and Daisy Belle Holyoake, on September 11, 1926.^3,2 William died on May 5, 1972 at age 69.³ He was buried in Beahms Chapel Cemetery, Luray, Page County, Virginia.²

     Doris Helen Friedrich was born on January 11, 1929 in Rogers City, Presque Isle County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Emil Friedrich and Anna Domke.¹
     Doris married Homer Grenfal Slade, son of Charles Walter Slade and Daisy Belle Holyoake, on September 9, 1945 in Rogers City, Michigan.¹ Doris died in 1966² and was buried in Rogers Twp Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan.²

     Olive Valance was born circa 1882 in California.¹
     Olive married Judson Russell Slade, son of William Ruben Slade and Permelia Clark, on April 27, 1902 in Oakland, Alameda County, California.²

     Clarence Slade was born on January 12, 1903 in Alameda County, California.^1,2 He was the son of Judson Russell Slade and Olive Valance.¹ Clarence died on May 23, 1977 in San Francisco County, California, at age 74.²

     Eva R Reeder was born in August, 1865 in Michigan.¹ She was born circa 1873 in Palo, Michigan.²
     Eva married John William Slade, son of William Ruben Slade and Permelia Clark, on September 19, 1897 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.² Eva was widowed when her husband, John, died on July 26, 1912 in Eagle, Clinton County, Michigan.³

     Burt Alvin. McKinch was born on January 13, 1898 in Wells, Tuscola County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of George McKinch and Ida St. Clair.¹
     Burt married Letha M. Slade, daughter of William Arthur Slade and Edna A. Freeland, on April 7, 1921 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ Burt died in July, 1982 at age 84.³ He was buried in Antioch Twp Cemetery, Mesick, Wexford County, Michigan.³

     Solomon Irvin Scott was born on April 17, 1860 in Franklin County, Iowa.² He was the son of Lonsdale Scott and Artimissa Clover.²
     Solomon married Mary Ethel Linda Slade, daughter of Joseph Walter Slade and Rosa Burns, on August 12, 1881.¹ Solomon died on November 25, 1938 at age 78.² He was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, Franklin County, Iowa.²

     Morris Leon Bailey was born on October 17, 1913 in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa.²
     Morris married Evelyn Lucile Slade, daughter of Frederick Wilson Slade and Edna C. Vanston, on December 2, 1939 in South Sioux City, Nebraska.¹ Morris died on May 19, 1944 at age 30.² He was buried in Linwood Park Cemetery, Bone, Boone County, Iowa.²

     Mary Ann Slade was born circa 1830 in Mark, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Slade and Ann [?].¹ Mary Ann Slade was christened on January 19, 1837 in Wedmore, Somerset, England.²

     Edward Wall was born on June 18, 1855 in Wedmore, Somerset, England.^1,2
     Edward married Sarah Ann Slade, daughter of George Slade and Mary Ann Pursey, on October 28, 1884 in Bristol, England.¹ Edward died on April 18, 1932 in Primghar, O'Brien County, Iowa, at age 76.² He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Buena Vista County, Iowa.² His obituary read as follows:

      Edward Wall was born Wedmore England on June 18th, 1855.
He died at Primghar, IA on Monday, April 18th 1932, aged 76 years, 9 months and 30 days. Mr. Wall was the fifth brother of the family to pass away. Mr. Wall came to the United States
fifty-six years ago. Upon his arrival here he worked for two years on a farm south of Dyersville. Iowa. He when came to western Iowa and worked for two years near Alta Iowa. When he bought a farm south-west of Alta in Buena Vista county. Some years later he returned to England, going to Crickham, Somersetshire. At Bristol, England he was united in marriage to
Miss Sarah Ann Slade on the 28th day of October, 1884. After their wedding the young couple came again to the United States and to the farm at Alta. to this union were born nine children: five daughters and four sons. A daughter died in infancy, and the son Bert precedes him on December 22,1929. There are left to mourn his passing the widow, Mrs. Sarah Ann Wall and the following children: Gilbert Wall of Manchester, Iowa, Edwin Wall of Gaza, Mrs. Aurthur Millard of Alta, Mrs. Jas McCurdy of Alta, Mrs. Earl Durst, Clifford Wall, and Mrs. Jas. Forkner of Gaza. There are also ten grandchildren and one great grandchild surviving. Three brothers and on sister are living. They are Edwin Wall of Aurelia, George Wall of Alta, Fred Wall of Delaware, and a sister in England. The mother of Mr. Wall died when he was a small boy and his father died when he was about twenty years of age. He was baptized in the Episcopal Church in Wedmore England when an infant. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church, at Alta, on Probation on December 16th, 1900, and was received into full connection in that church on July 14th,1901 under the ministry of the Rev. J. I. Whitney. His membership still remains at Alta, Iowa. After their marriage Mr. Wall brought his bride to the farm he had purchased near Alta. In 1904 the family moved to Slayton Minnesota returning to Alta in 1906. Then in 1908 to a farm southeast of Aurelia. Again in 1909 the returned to Alta and in 1911 the family moved to Gaza where they have since made their home. Mr. Wall had been sick and for sometime. He did not know what his trouble was. A week ago Saturday he had been helping the boys in the field during the forenoon, but he did not go to the field in the afternoon and Sunday he felt worse and the doctor was called who removed him to the hospital. He seemed to be making a satisfactory recovery, but later in the week he became worse. He passed away about 9:00 Monday afternoon, April 18, 1932. The funeral service was conducted on April 20th at 1230 P. M. at the Community Church at Gaza, Iowa, in charge of Rev. McMillian of Paullina after which the body was taken to the Alta Methodist Episcopal Church where a short service was conducted by Rev. McMillian and Rev. Hoon. The body was laid to rest in the Woodlawn cemetery near Alta. The out of town relatives who attended at Gaza were Fred Wall of Delaware, Gilbert Wall of Manchester, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Millard, and Mr. and Mrs. James McCurdy, and Mr. and Mrs. George Wall all of Alta and Mr. Leslie Anderson, Leslie and Mable Millard, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Hatch, and Mrs. Herbert Wall of Storm Lake, Mrs. Edward Wall, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McCurdy and Mr. and Mrs. George McCurdy of Aurelia. Friends from out of town where Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schoening, Atty, R. J. Loeke, Herman Mericle, William Klink, Mrs. Beulah Mett, William Briggs, Frank Hinz, William Hendry and others from Primghar and Archer, Paul Grosskruger and A. Bartelson of Millford, Oscar Johnson of Alta also friends from other towns. The relatives who were not able to attend the services at Gaza but who attended at Alta were Mrs. Ella Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Thayer of Storm Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wall of Aurelia and Mr. and Mrs. John Benson of Alta and there were also some who were not able to attend. A host of friends attended at Alta. Pallbearers were Bert Salisbury, C. J. Chalstrom, James Mott, Aurthur Lago, Paul Groszkruger and Herman Mericle.

Edward Wall of Gaza Iowa was buried here Thursday having died at Primghar following an emergency operation for appendicitis. He is survived by his widow, four daughters and three sons, he was a native of England and came here from Dyersville, Iowa. As a young man he later located here. In 1911 he moved to O'Brien County. He was one of the wealthy men of this part of the state, having close to 1,500 acres of Iowa land as well as large financial and banking interests. From our Gaza correspondent: A gloom was cast over the community Monday when it was learned Ed Wall had passed away. He had been taken to the Primghar hospital but a week previous for a operation for an abscess on the appendix. He with stood the operation throughout the week as well as could be expected, but Sunday afternoon his life began to slowly slide away and he departed this life Monday morning about 9:00. His wife and children and brother, Fred Wall, were at his bedside. In that he had never been sick, although not in the best health the past winner, the past week's illness and his death came as a shock to his relatives and friends. The decease leaves his wife for three sons and four daughters, one son having preceded him in death. He was one of the early settlers near Alta, Iowa, later locating here, having acquired considerable land holdings in both localities. He was upright in his efforts and dealings and was active in his farm operations up to the last. His relatives and friends mourn his departure. Funeral services were conducted here Wednesday in charge of Rev. McMillian, of Paullina. And services were also held at Alta where interment was made. Mr. Wall was president of the Primghar savings Bank and also an official of the bank here. He was prominent in every community activity and will be greatly missed.²

     Goldie Stone was born on July 24, 1912 in Crossfield, Rocky View, Alberta, Canada.² She was the daughter of George Stone.
     Goldie married Virgil Henry Slade, son of Claude P. Slade and Ada Gladys Pace.^1,2 Goldie died on February 7, 2011 in Westlock, Alberta, Canada, at age 98.² She was buried in Jarvie Cemetery, Alberta, Canada.²

     Charlotte L. Slade was born on June 7, 1943 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.² She was the daughter of Virgil Henry Slade and Vera Irene Harris.¹ Charlotte died on June 20, 1964 at age 21.² She was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.²