Ivan LeRoy SLAWSON

Ivan LeRoy SLAWSON

Male 1884 - 1951  (66 years)

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  • Name Ivan LeRoy SLAWSON  [2
    • Ivan LeRoy Slawson, son of Swift and Sue Slawson, deceased, was born near McLouth November 12, 1884.

      In 1905, he and his parents moved to Oakley. May 19, 1909, he was married to Letitia Zabriskie, McLouth. To this union, five children were born: two sons, Milan and Mervin; three daughters, Vivian, Valda and Ruby.

      Failing health caused Mr. Slawson to close his business at Oakley and he made his home with his daughter, Vivian Stone, of Wichita, where he passed away May 15, 1951, age 66 years, 6 months and 3 days.

      Those who survive him are Mrs. Letitia Slawson, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Milan Slawson, Culver City, California; Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Slawson, Santa Maria, California; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Stone, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. John Price, Leob; Mr. and Mrs. Olan Fisher, Waynesville, Missouri; eight grandchildren; one brother, Fergison Slawson, Oskaloosa; other relatives and a host of friends.

      Posted on Find A Grave
      Created by: Gerald "Jerry" Hobson
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    Birth 12 Nov 1884  Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Census 1885  Living with parents in Union, Jefferson Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1895  Living with parents in Union, Jefferson Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Census 1900  Living with parents in Union, Jefferson Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 1910  Living in Oakley, Logan Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Census 1920  Living in Lincoln, Coffy Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Census 1925  Living in Maple Hill, Wabaunsee Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Census 1930  Living in Lebo, Coffey Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Occupation 1910 - Farmer  [6
    Occupation 1930 - Manager - Restaurant  [9
    Death 15 May 1951  Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial McLouth Cemetery, McLouth Jefferson Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • 1910 Census for Elkader, Logan Co., Kansas lists Ivan and his wife Letitia living with his parents Swift and Susana. However, they are also listed in the 1910 Census for Oakley, Logan Co., Kansas.
    Person ID I51589  Main Tree
    Last Modified 9 May 2016 

    Father Swift Ray SLAWSON,   b. 12 Oct 1854, Newark, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Oct 1939, Oakley, Logan Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Susan S. ATWOOD,   b. 19 Dec 1860   d. 30 Mar 1945, Larned, Pawnee, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 26 Dec 1877  Oskaloosa, Jefferson, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F24092  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Letitia Jessie ZABRISKIE,   b. 04 Feb 1886   d. 1 Mar 1983, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years) 
    Marriage 19 May 1909  McLouth, Jefferson, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Children 
     1. Milan LeRoy SLAWSON,   b. 26 Mar 1910, Oakley, Logan Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Jun 2000, Colby, Thomas Co., Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)  [Birth]
    +2. Mervin Zabriski SLAWSON,   b. 06 May 1913, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 09 Apr 2005, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)  [Birth]
     3. Vivian Agnes SLAWSON,   b. 13 May 1916, Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 2005, Bixby, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years)  [Birth]
     4. Valda Sue SLAWSON
     5. Ruby June SLAWSON
    Family ID F24098  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 May 2016 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 12 Nov 1884 - Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Living in Oakley, Logan Co., Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Living in Lincoln, Coffy Co., Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1925 - Living in Maple Hill, Wabaunsee Co., Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Living in Lebo, Coffey Co., Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    Ivan LeRoy Slawson and Letitia Zabriskie Headstone
    Ivan LeRoy Slawson and Letitia Zabriskie Headstone
    Ivan L., the son of Swift R. Slawson and Susan Atwood, and his wife Letitia Zabriskie, are buried in the McLouth Cemetery in McLouth, Jefferson Co., Kansas.

    Created by: Gerald "Jerry" Hobson
    Created by: Raymond Riley
    Photo Added by: Raymond Riley

  • Sources 
    1. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    2. [S03336] Slason-Slauson-Slawson-Slosson Family by George C. Slawson dated 1946.

    3. [S00971] 1900 Census Union, Jefferson County, Kansas.

    4. [S03730] 1885 Census Union, Jefferson County, Kansas.

    5. [S03731] 1895 Census Union, Jefferson County, Kansas.

    6. [S03719] 1910 Census Oakley, Logan County, Kansas.

    7. [S03720] 1920 Census Lincoln, Coffy County, Kansas.

    8. [S03738] 1925 Census Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

    9. [S03721] 1930 Census Lebo, Coffey County, Kansas.