9. | Leona Leota WELDON (4.John2, 1.Eliza1) was born on 17 Feb 1869 in Hart Co., KY; died on 7 Jul 1924 in Marion Co., IN; was buried in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, IN. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 23 Apr 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, IN
- Residence: Nov 1920, Deming, Luna, NM
- Note: 1922, Deming, Luna, NM
- Note: 14 Feb 1922, Deming, Luna, NM
Notes:
Census:
1910 census at Indianapolis, IN shows Leona McGinnis, 41, divorced, 8 children born/8 living, b. KY, parents b. KY/KY, dressmaker, own shop; children: Mary G., 13 and Bernice H., 11.
Residence:
Nov 19, 1920: Mrs. Wm. Scott arrived on Thursday accompanied by her son, Robert King, of Minnesota, who met his mother in Greeley, Colo., from where they came in a car.....
Note:
After the arrival of William with his new bride, in 1919, the couple appears in the local paper on a regular basis.
For example: Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott entertained guests....; Mrs. Scott entertained ladies and served waffles; Dr. and Mrs. Scott return from Washington, etc. etc.
Beginning in 1922 the couple is never mentioned again, as a couple. In March of 1922 Leona runs advertisements for lodgers at her home on Silver Avenue.
In July of 1922 Leona takes over management of the American Cafe at 106 Silver Avenue, waffles being a specialty. Ads for the restaurant list Mrs. L. L. Scott as the proprietor. This is a clue as to the state of her marriage to William as a woman is generally not called or referred to by her "Christian" name unless unmarried or a widow.
In September of 1922 it is reported that the Cafe reopened under new management and Leona is never mentioned in the papers again.
Note:
Mrs. Scott Was Hostess At Valentine Party
Mrs. W. A. Scott entertained a coterie of neighors and friends very appropriately in the nature of a Valentine party on Tuesday afternoon at her residence, 609 South Silver Ave. The home was artistically decorated with hearts and crepe paper in honor of St. Valentine. During the business hour two Larkin clubs were formed which other members will entertain during the coming year. Several kodak pictures were taken, after which a scrumptious luncheon consistin (sic) of pimento cheese sandwiches, pickles, assorted cake, snowball dessert and coffee was served.
The list of attendees include her daughter Mary with her daughters Mary, Esther and Mildred and her son Forrest.
Buried:
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Leona married James Robert KING on 18 Dec 1883 in Hart Co., KY. James (son of John S. KING and Manicy MCINTEER) was born on 23 Jun 1857 in Hart Co., KY; died after 1922 in Cherokee, Alfalfa, OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Minnie Myrtle KING
was born on 18 Jul 1886 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS; died on 28 Feb 1973 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
- 19. Robert Lee KING
was born on 3 Jan 1887 in Hart Co., KY; died on 2 Sep 1957 in Covina, Los Angeles, CA; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles, CA.
- 20. Cora Gertrude KING
was born on 10 Jun 1888 in Hart Co., KY; died on 30 Aug 1969 in Wheaton, DuPage, IL.
- 21. Mamie Wood KING
was born on 7 Feb 1889 in KY; died on 4 Feb 1971; was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davisdon, TN.
- 22. Edna Pearl KING
was born on 23 Apr 1892 in Canmer, Hart, KY; died on 5 Nov 1981 in San Diego, San Diego, CA; was buried in Cypress View Mausoleum, San Diego, San Diego, CA.
- 23. Josephine Ellen KING
was born on 14 Mar 1894 in Glasgow, Barren, KY; died on 28 Nov 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN; was buried on 2 Dec 1968 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, IN.
- 24. Bernice H. KING
was born on 14 Feb 1899 in KY; died in Dec 1983 in Glen Ellyn, Du Page, IL.
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Leona married William Harvey MCGINNIS on 10 Jun 1906 in Marion Co., IN, and was divorced before 1910. William (son of Moses MCGINNIS and Mary LEE) was born on 22 Sep 1873 in IL; died on 6 May 1920 in Monroe, Pulaski, IN; was buried in Reed Cemetery, 'Winamac, Pulaski, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Leona married Charles K. YEOMANS on 2 Nov 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN. Charles (son of August YOMANS and Mary ZIMMERS) was born in 1880 in RUSSIA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Leona married William A. SCOTT about 1919. William was born in 1857 in IN; died on 16 Aug 1933 in Deming, Luna, NM; was buried on 18 Aug 1933 in Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, Luna, NM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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