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     Elenor Ridout was born on November 8, 1894 in Tilt Cove, Newfoundland.¹ She was baptized on January 20, 1895; Methodist¹, the daughter of Mary & George Ridout, minor.¹
     Elenor married Stewart Slade, son of Edward Slade and Johanna "Ann" Chalk, on February 6, 1922 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.² Elenor died on November 27, 1982 in Oakville, Halton, Ontario, Canada, at age 88.

     Ruth Esther Willett was born on April 17, 1921 in Douglas, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.² She was the daughter of Yeulin VanSickles Willett and Ruth Elizabeth Fink.
     Ruth married Anthony (Jack) Strickler Lanza, son of Santo (Samuel) Lanza and Amy Alice Strickler, on April 13, 1940 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.² Ruth Esther Willett was a writer, mostly short stories. Ruth died on June 26, 2000 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, at age 79.³ She was buried in Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.⁴

     Charles Fink Willett was known as Chuck. He was born on March 9, 1926 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Yeulin VanSickles Willett and Ruth Elizabeth Fink.
     Charles married Dorothy Howe Griffith on August 30, 1946 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina,¹, the daughter of Julia Howe Pinckney & George B Griffith.² Charles was an attorney. Dorothy & Charles divorced about 1953.²
     Charles married second Patricia Anne Eckels, daughter of Andrew Charles Eckels and Alma Eleanor Lieber, on August 13, 1957 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.^3,4 Patricia & Charles divorced about 1975.²
     Charles married third Sandra J Morris on September 23, 1979 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.² Charles was a practicing attorney in Delta, Colorado at the time of his death.² Charles died on June 26, 1982 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, at age 56. He was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.

     George Andrew Willett was born on September 10, 1859 in Union County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Willett and Julia Ann Fenwick. George Andrew Willett was baptized on October 23, 1859.
     George married Mary Lee (Mollie) Burks, daughter of Charles Burks and Emily Virginia VanSickle, on November 2, 1887 in Ste. Genevieve, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, They were married at the brides residence by H. S. Watts, MG.² He had blue eyes, dark hair, and a handlebar mustache. He drove a 7 horse team and moved houses and buildings.³ George Andrew Willett purchased S/2 Sec 15 and NW /4 Sec 22, T21N, R1W, I.M. Noble County, Oklahoma, being Lots 5,6,7 Block 66 Townsite of, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma Territory, on October 11, 1902.⁴ He served on second school board circa 1904 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.⁵ He was injured in an accident while moving a house with his seven horse team when one of the leads broke and struck him. He died the next day.⁶ George died on October 19, 1906 in Perry, Oklahoma, at age 47 There is a difference in dates between his obit and newspaper article, but tombstone says Oct 19, 1906, which is correct.^7,8 He was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.⁹ His estate was probated on February 24, 1912 in Perry, Oklahoma; Mary L., widow, an undivided 1/3 interest; son, Charles A. Willett 1/6; son, Yeulin Willett 1/6; daughter, Genevieve Maurine Willett 1/6.¹⁰

     Mary Lee (Mollie) Burks was born on November 25, 1867 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Burks and Emily Virginia VanSickle.
     Mary married George Andrew Willett, son of Andrew Jackson Willett and Julia Ann Fenwick, on November 2, 1887 in Ste. Genevieve, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, They were married at the brides residence by H. S. Watts, MG.³ Her husband, G. A. Willett, was injured in an accident while moving a house and died the next day, Friday, October 19, 1906 at age 47.⁴
     Mary married second Charles Robert Hartman on April 21, 1917 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.^2,5 Mary Lee (Mollie) Burks purchased an apartment building on November 8, 1922 recorded 1423 South Peoria, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.⁶ She (an unknown value) in August, 1943 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.⁷ Mary died on April 21, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 76.^8,2 Her will, dated Aug 1943 was filed for Probate on May 17, 1945⁹ and was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.^8,2

     Charles Andrew Willett was born on February 8, 1889 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of George Andrew Willett and Mary Lee (Mollie) Burks. Charles died on January 21, 1921 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma, at age 31.¹ Died of influenza after returning from France after World War I. He was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.¹

     Genevieve Maurine Willett was born on November 28, 1900 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma Territory. She was the daughter of George Andrew Willett and Mary Lee (Mollie) Burks. A music major at Oberlin College in Ohio; collapsed while playing basketball at college; was taken to Tulsa, where she died. No marriage, no issue. Genevieve died on July 5, 1920 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 19.¹ She was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.²

     George Arthur Willett was born on April 6, 1906 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma Territory.² He was the son of George Andrew Willett and Mary Lee (Mollie) Burks. George Willett, widely known Oklahoma bridge player, won the Pat Hayes Memorial trophy, reputed the world's largest, at the annual Enid auction bridge tournament held last week Willett also holds two other state titles. The cup is valued at $300.³ He was at Normandy Beach on D-Day in World War II, died unmarried. Pfc George Willett was stationed in England at time of his mother's death 1944.⁴ George died on January 28, 1971 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, at age 64.^5,2 He was buried in Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California.

     Andrew Jackson Willett was New Tag in 1824 in Union County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Willett and Teresa Hill.³ Andrew Jackson Willett was born circa 1831 in Kentucky.^4,5 He was New Tag circa 1835 in Kentucky.⁶ He marriage bond dated 4 Sept 1858, Morganfield, Union Co, KY, witnessed by A J Willett, Robert Fenwick and T H Chapman on September 4, 1858 in Kentucky.
     Andrew married Julia Ann Fenwick, daughter of Robert Fenwick and Elizabeth Birch, on September 21, 1858 in Kentucky.⁷ Andrew Jackson Willett witnessed the will of Robert Fenwick on February 7, 1865 in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky.⁸ Andrew Jackson Willett was farmer. Andrew died in 1899⁹ and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma, Holy Name Block O.⁹

     Julia Ann Fenwick was born on November 7, 1839 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of Robert Fenwick and Elizabeth Birch.
     Julia married Andrew Jackson Willett, son of Richard Willett and Teresa Hill, on September 21, 1858 in Union County, Kentucky.¹ From Enterprise Times, Perry, Oklahoma, Friday, October 10, 1906: Mrs. J. A. Willett and daughter, who were called here by the death of the son and brother, G. A. Willett, returned to their home at Rogers, O. T. this evening. Julia died on January 18, 1927 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, at age 87.² She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma, Holy Name Block O.^2,3,4

     William Robert Willett was born on September 27, 1861 in Union County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Jackson Willett and Julia Ann Fenwick. William Robert Willett was baptized on November 10, 1861 in St Vincent, Union County, Kentucky.³
     William married Martha Camilla Hughes, daughter of John Hughes, on June 13, 1888 in Missouri.⁴ William died on December 8, 1906 at age 45.² He was buried in Bonne Terre Cemetery, Saint Francois County, Missouri.²

     Ignastius Aloysius Willett was known as Alonzo. He was born on July 31, 1864 in Union County, Kentucky. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Willett and Julia Ann Fenwick. Ignastius Aloysius Willett was baptized on September 17, 1864 in St Vincent, Union County, Kentucky.¹ Ignastius died on May 24, 1937 at age 72.² He was buried in Saint Matthew Cemetery, Saint Louis City, Missouri.²

     Mary Agnes Willett was born in January, 1873 in Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Willett and Julia Ann Fenwick.
     Mary married Albert S. Daniels on August 12, 1896 in Chickasha, Oklahoma Territory.² Albert S. Daniels of Chickasha, IT married Mary Agnes Willett of Canadian County. Rev E Hamilton of Chickasha officiated. Ceremony in parlor of Capital Hotel, Chickasha, Wed eve 12 Aug 1896. article from El Reno News on Aug 14, 1896. Mary died before 1970.

     Charles Burks was New Tag NJ is likely an error. The 1900 OK Census is only place his birth is listed as NJ in July, 1838 in New Jersey.¹ He was born on July 11, 1838 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Burks and Elizabeth Murphy.
     Charles married Emily Virginia VanSickle, daughter of Joseph VanSickle and Sarah Rickard, on August 30, 1860 in Farmington, Missouri.² Charles Burks served in At the breaking out of the Civil War, Charles Burks enlisted in Confederate Army, and served in the command of General Price until the close of the war. Obituary of his wife Emily refers to him as 'Colonel Charles Burks' circa 1864.⁴ He was appointed Served as County Assessor between 1875 and 1879 in Ste Genevieve County, Missouri.⁵ He was appointed Served as County Assessor between 1881 and 1885 in Missouri.⁵ He was landman,lawyer in 1900.^6,7 "Hon. and Mrs. Charles Burks celebrated their golden wedding Aniversary August 30th. It was a happy event, all of their children except a son and daughter living in Missouri being present."⁸ Charles died on September 5, 1922 at age 84^2,9 and was buried in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.^2,3 He Charles Burks, Jr. was arrested on July 21, 1864 by a detachment of Comany H, 3rd Cavalry MFM Volunteeers Confesses and states to wit:
In the fall of the year 1861, I joined the rebel army as a volunteer and served in Co E in Col. James White's Battalion in said Rebel army under command of Jeff Thomson. I held the rand of 2nd Lieutenant and whil in sid reel service I bore arms and levied war against he government of the United States and the provional Government of the State of Missouri. I never surrendered in person to the United States Military authorities or of the State of Missouri. When I returned home in Union Township, Ste Genevieve County, Missouri from New Madrid then in possision of the rebel forces, and came within the lines of the Military forces of the United States on or about the 5th or 6th day of March in the yer 1862 and so remained peaceable at he from that date to the time I was arrested. But the next day after I returned home my fahter, Charles Burks, Sr, reported me to Col. Simpson then in command of the Military post of the United States at Pitot Knob, MO. and abtained from said commander Blank oaths of allegiance to be filled out and sworn to by me and I went before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Francois County, Missouri at Farmington, Wm R. Taylor, Esq. on the 10th March 1862 and swore and subscribed to said oath of alleggiance to the United States, copy of which I have in my possession and produce in evidence. I have never given honor in in quanter to the faithful observance of said oath, but never willingly have done so if required of me and am willing now to take any obligations to be allowed to remain permanately at home in obediance to the laws of the United States and all orders of the US Military Authorities.

     Emily Virginia VanSickle was born on November 6, 1840 in Saint Francois County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph VanSickle and Sarah Rickard.
     Emily married Charles Burks, son of Charles Burks and Elizabeth Murphy, on August 30, 1860 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri.² "Hon. and Mrs. Charles Burks celebrated their golden wedding Aniversary August 30th. It was a happy event, all of their children except a son and daughter living in Missouri being present."³ Emily died on February 22, 1923 in Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at age 82.^2,4 She was buried in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.^2,5

     Richard Willett was born on December 28, 1800 in Nelson County, Kentucky.^1,4,3 He was the son of George E. Willett and Elizabeth Sanders.⁵ Richard Willett was a farmer.
     Richard married Teresa Hill, daughter of John Baptist Hill, on June 22, 1821 in Kentucky.⁶ In 1822, they relocated to Union County.¹ Richard died after 1886 in Waverly, Union County, Kentucky.²