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     Maurine Thomas was born on 4 September 1894 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. She married Allen Weston Capron, son of Charles Bruce Capron and Laura Leighton Adams, on 29 February 1920 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. Maurine Thomas died on 16 March 1956 at age 61 in Santa Ana, Orange, California. She was buried in Santa Anna Cemetery, Santa Ana, Orange, California; Unknown GEDCOM info.
     She appeared on the census of 1940 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, as the wife of the head of the household, Allen Weston Capron.¹

     Dorothy Marguerite Capron was born on 15 September 1903 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Horace Edwin Capron and Ida Mae Tibbets. Dorothy Marguerite Capron married Thomas Richard Visse on 3 March 1924 in At the home of Roy and Jennie Capron, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. Dorothy Marguerite Capron died on 20 May 1978 at age 74. She was buried in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange, California.
     She appeared on the census of 1910 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the daughter of the head of the household, Horace Edwin Capron.¹

     Ardus Ruth Capron was born on 4 September 1905 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Horace Edwin Capron and Ida Mae Tibbets. Ardus Ruth Capron died on 23 September 1934 at age 29. She was buried in Fairhaven Cemetery, Orange County, California.
     She appeared on the census of 1910 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the daughter of the head of the household, Horace Edwin Capron.¹

     Mary Evelyn Capron was born on 19 July 1907 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Horace Edwin Capron and Ida Mae Tibbets. Mary Evelyn Capron married Samuel Edward Cutts on 24 May 1924 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹
     Mary Evelyn Capron appeared on the census of 1910 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the daughter of the head of the household, Horace Edwin Capron.²

     Charles James Bruce Capron was born on 16 October 1898 in Erie, Boulder, Colorado.² He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Charles James Bruce Capron married Helen Louise Abbott on 9 July 1924.³ Charles James Bruce Capron died on 19 February 1971 at age 72 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.³
     He was also known as Charles Bruce Capron. He appeared on the census of June 1900 at Allenspark, Boulder, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.⁴ Charles James Bruce Capron appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.⁵ Charles James Bruce Capron registered for the military draft on 12 September 1918 at Adams County, Colorado.² Charles James Bruce Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1940 in Weld County, Colorado.⁶

     Aden Roy Capron was born on 3 March 1903 in Denver, Denver, Colorado.¹ He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Aden Roy Capron married Mary Winifred Boute on 9 August 1924. Aden Roy Capron died on 2 May 1975 at age 72 in Saint Helens, Washington, Oregon.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.² Aden Roy Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1930 in Littleton, Arapahoe, Colorado.³ Aden Roy Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1940 in Littleton, Arapahoe, Colorado.⁴

     Lydia Marybell Capron was born on 20 February 1900 in Erie, Boulder, Colorado.² She was the daughter of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Lydia Marybell Capron married Claude Bennett in 1973.²
     Lydia Marybell Capron appeared on the census of June 1900 at Allenspark, Boulder, Colorado, as the daughter of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.³ Lydia Marybell Capron appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the daughter of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.⁴

     Laura Amelia Capron was born on 21 September 1904 in Allenspark, Boulder, Colorado. She was the daughter of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Laura Amelia Capron died on 29 June 1992 at age 87 in Saint Helens, Columbia, Oregon.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the daughter of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.² Laura Amelia Sharp appeared on the census of 1930 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, as the daughter of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.³ Laura Amelia Donnigan appeared on the census of 1940 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, as the daughter of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.⁴

     Loletta A. Capron was born on 22 July 1916 in Denver, Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Loletta A. Capron died on 14 February 1934 at age 17. She was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery; Blk QA, Lot 13, Space 7, Greeley, Weld, Colorado.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1930 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, as the daughter of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.²

     Rodney Capron was born on 20 November 1908 in Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado. He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Rodney Capron married Lois L. Shields on 8 August 1936 in Allenspark, Boulder, Colorado. Rodney Capron died in August 1981 at age 72 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
     He appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.¹ Rodney Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1930 in Denver, Denver, Colorado.² Rodney Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1940 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.

     Hugh Bowdish Capron was born on 16 January 1907 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado. He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Hugh Bowdish Capron died on 26 February 1993 at age 86.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.² Hugh Bowdish Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1940 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.³

     Henrietta Areulia Capron is the daughter of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish.

     Frank Gordon Capron was born on 24 March 1911 in Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado. He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Frank Gordon Capron married Elizabeth Laverne Hicks on 6 July. Frank Gordon Capron died in September 1982 at age 71 in El Cajon, San Diego, California.
     He was also known as F. Gordon Capron.¹ Frank Gordon Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1940 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.¹ During his Military Service he: Navy WWII.

     Ernest Edwin Capron was born on 26 March 1901 in Allenspark, Boulder, Colorado. He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Ernest Edwin Capron married Agatha Williams on 11 September 1925. Ernest Edwin Capron died in December 1977 at age 76 in Ocotillo, Imperial, California.
     He appeared on the census of 1910 at Hygiene, Boulder, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Charles Hugh Capron.² Ernest Edwin Capron appeared as the Head of Household on the census of 1930 in Jefferson County, Colorado.³

     Edith May Blanchard was born on 9 September 1906 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Edward Blanchard and Cynthia Laura Capron. Edith May Blanchard married Julius (Jack) Frederick Pieper on 14 June 1930 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, by Wed at First Christan Church. Edith May Blanchard died on 5 November 2000 at age 94 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.

     Ruth Caroline Blanchard was born on 5 October 1907 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Edward Blanchard and Cynthia Laura Capron. Ruth Caroline Blanchard married Donald Earl Shoup on 3 June 1931 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. Ruth Caroline Blanchard died on 1 June 1997 at age 89 in Sun City, Riverside, California.

     John Aden Capron was born on 1 June 1918 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. He was the son of Aden Roy Capron and Jennie May Kates. John Aden Capron married Lois Geraldine Ewing on 3 April 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹ John Aden Capron died on 22 January 1991 at age 72 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.² He was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.³
     He appeared on the census of 1930 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the son of the head of the household, Aden Roy Capron.⁴ John Aden Capron appeared on the census of 1940 at 1608 S. 23rd Street, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the son of the head of the household, Aden Roy Capron.⁵

     Evelyn May Capron was born on 18 July 1915 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Aden Roy Capron and Jennie May Kates. Evelyn May Capron died on 9 August 2006 at age 91 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa. She was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.²
     She appeared on the census of 1930 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the daughter of the head of the household, Aden Roy Capron.³ Evelyn May Capron appeared on the census of 1940 at 1608 S. 23rd Street, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the daughter of the head of the household, Aden Roy Capron.⁴

     Margaret Capron is the daughter of Aden Roy Capron and Jennie May Kates.

     Wilma Louise Capron was born on 30 April 1910 in Kanona, Decatur, Kansas. She was the daughter of William Lawrence Capron and Rachel Huddleston. Wilma Louise Capron married Edward Switzer in 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.¹ Wilma Louise Capron married Maurice Joncas in 1963 in Covina, Los Angeles, California.¹ Wilma Louise Capron died on 4 April 2000 at age 89 in Collbran, Mesa, Colorado.¹ She was buried in Visalia Municipal Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare, California.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the daughter of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.²

     Marjorie Elizabeth Capron was born on 17 January 1914 in Manley, Cass, Nebraska. She was the daughter of William Lawrence Capron and Rachel Huddleston. Marjorie Elizabeth Capron died on 5 July 1936 at age 22 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin. She was buried on after 5 July 1936 in Cedar Rapids Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
     She was also known as Marji. She appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the daughter of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.¹ Marjorie Elizabeth Capron appeared on the census of 1930 at Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the daughter of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.²

     Hazel Frances Capron was born on 12 March 1916 in Manley, Cass, Nebraska. She was the daughter of William Lawrence Capron and Rachel Huddleston. Hazel Frances Capron died on 11 November 1967 at age 51 in Nevada City, Nevada, California.
     She appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the daughter of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.¹ Hazel Frances Capron appeared on the census of 1930 at Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the daughter of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.²

     William Lawrence Capron , Jr. was born on 12 February 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.¹ He was the son of William Lawrence Capron and Rachel Huddleston. William Lawrence Capron , Jr. died on 8 January 2005 at age 83 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.²
     He was also known as Bud Capron. He was a Farm machinery dealer. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the son of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.³ William Lawrence Capron , Jr. appeared on the census of 1940 at Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, as the son of the head of the household, William Lawrence Capron.⁴

     Horace Capron Mapes was born on 11 May 1912 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. He was the son of Allen Leroy Mapes and Mary Lillian Russell Capron. Horace Capron Mapes married Dorothy Marie Outhouse on 28 May 1936 in Inman, Holt, Nebraska. Horace Capron Mapes married Doreen Sangster in July 1978. Horace Capron Mapes died on 26 December 2006 at age 94 in Parkway Manor Nursing Home, Marion, Williamson, Illinois. He obituary reads " Mapes, Horace Capron "Cape"

HERRIN - Horace Capron "Cape" Mapes, 94, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion.

Horace was born May 11, 1912, in Lincoln, Neb., to Allen Leroy and Mary Lillian (Capron) Mapes.

Mr. Mapes lived a long and interesting life.

He married Dorothy Marie Outhouse in Lincoln on May 28, 1936.

Cape worked as a deputy sherriff, a border patrol officer and retired as an immigration officer at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in 1972. He and Dorothy made Tucson, Ariz., their retirement home. They enjoyed travels and camping in their RV and made many trips between Tucson and Sault Ste. Marie.

Dorothy preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1977.

He later married Doreen Sangster in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, in July of 1978. They spent their time as snowbirds traveling between Sherbrooke and Tucson. Doreen preceded him in death Oct. 30, 2005.

Horace was a member of Masonic Order for 50 years and also a Shriner for many of those years. He was a member of Community of Christ Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Merissa Mapes and Bruce and Barbara Mapes; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Tev Kahtava and Karen and Richard Switzer; 11 grandchildren; four stepchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Horace was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; wife, Doreen; and youngest child, Mary Lynn Jeschke.

Per his wishes, Mr. Mapes will be cremated and a memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, with the Rev. Richard Switzer officiating. Masonic Rites will be performed by Herrin Masonic Lodge. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Michigan.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Hospice of Michigan and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.Hughesfuneralhomes.com
Published in The Southern Illinoisan from 12/27/2006 - 12/28/2006."¹
     He also went by the name of "Cape." He appeared on the census of 1930 in at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, as the grandson of the head of the household, Laura Leighton Adams.²

     Allen Weston Capron , Jr. was born on 15 April 1921 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. He was the son of Allen Weston Capron and Maurine Thomas. Allen Weston Capron , Jr. died on 28 August 2011 at age 90 in Saint Vincent's Hospital, Portland, Washington, Oregon.¹ He obituary reads " Allen Weston Capron
April 15, 1921 – Aug. 28, 2011

Allen Weston Capron of Beaverton, a former Wallowa County resident, died Aug. 28, 2011, at the age of 90 after a sudden illness at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland.

Allen was born in Scotts Bluff, Neb., to Allen Weston and Maurine Elizabeth Thomas Capron, the first of three sons. He lived primarily in Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, California and Oregon. Being a "Jr.", he was known as Wes for most of his life, until 1994 when he insisted upon being called Allen.

He served two tours during WWII and beyond in the Army Air Corps as a flight crew chief overseeing maintenance of bomber and fighter squadrons.

He met his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Kingsley Capron, in the hold of a cargo plane, when Dorothy, an Army nurse, was being ferried back to her station in Biloxi, Miss., after treating flu epidemic patients at Lowry Field in Colorado, where Allen was stationed. They were married by a Justice of the Peace in Gulfport, Miss., in July 1947.

He moved to St. Helens, Ore., in 1963 and worked as a machine oiler for Boise Cascade paper mill.

In 1978, Allen's love of horses brought the couple to a small ranch near Enterprise. The Caprons cherished the time they spent together there. In 1985, after the birth of a grandchild, they moved back to the west side of the state, first to St. Paul, then to Tigard, and finally to Beaverton.

He loved to read Louis L'Amour novels, American history and books about Native Americans. His numerous letters to family and friends were always headed by an appropriate Bible verse. He was a member of King City Lions for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four of his children, David (Victoria) Capron of Washougal, Wash; Donald (Linda) Capron of Redmond, Wash., Cheryl Klingenberg of Beaverton, and Joyce (Will) Eaton of Eugene; brother Merlyn Capron of Reno, Nev; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by Susan Kay Capron Totten (Allen's daughter from a youthful first marriage to Fordyce Ireland), and brother Leonard Capron.

Interment with full military honors will be given at Willamette National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 9, 2011. A memorial service will be held at Tigard Christian Church, Tigard, Ore., at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 17, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tigard Christian Church. Arrangements are by Young's Funeral Home."¹ He was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1940 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Allen Weston Capron.²

     Charles Leonard Capron was born on 28 May 1923 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹ He was the son of Allen Weston Capron and Maurine Thomas. Charles Leonard Capron married Edna May Glidewell on 15 June 1948 in Ault, Weld, Colorado.¹ Charles Leonard Capron died on 11 October 1995 at age 72 in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1940 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Allen Weston Capron.²

     William Merlyn Capron is the son of Allen Weston Capron and Maurine Thomas.

     Philip Edgar DeSilva was born on 28 November 1923 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado. He was the son of Claude Russell DeSilva and Blanche Marie Harris. Philip Edgar DeSilva died on 25 December 1944 at age 21; On board the SS Leopoldville when it was torpedoed and sunk in English Channel off Cherbourg France.
     He appeared on the census of 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Claude Russell DeSilva.¹ Philip Edgar DeSilva appeared on the census of 1940 at 67 Sherman St., Denver, Denver, Colorado, as the son of the head of the household, Claude Russell DeSilva.²

     Manton Pruette Jones , Jr. was born on 7 April 1916 in Chester, Tyler, Texas.¹ He died on 30 January 1999 at age 82 in Midland, Midland, Texas.² He was buried on 2 February 1999 in Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, Midland, Texas.²
     Biographical Notes for Manton Pruette Jones , Jr.: Misc. Notes

MILITARY SERVICE:
Enlisted 23 Oct. 1942 in the Army Air Corps at Houston, TX. Initial assignment to Ellington Field, TX Served with 15th Air Force, Second Bombardment Group, 20th Bomb Squadron (1 March to 15 Aug. 1944). Was based in Fogia, Italy. Served as a Tail-Gunner on B-17s.

Assigned to Squadron B-1, Lowry Field, Denver, CO

Distinguished Flying Cross for service with the 2nd Bomb Group, 49th Bomb Squadron, and 21st Bomb Squadron, from 1 March 1944 to 22 August 1944.

AWARDS:
Air Medal and First Oak Leaf Cluster on GO #1052 Hq 15th AF dtd 14 June 1944.
Second Oak Leaf Cluster on GO #1897 Hq 15 AF dtd 17 July 1944.

Authorized to wear the following Battle Stars:
SOUTHERN FRANCE-NATOUSA ltr, dtd 18 Oct 1944
ROME-ARNO-MTOUSA ltr, dtd 10 Nov 1944
AIR COMBAT BALKANS-Ltr HQ, MTOUSA, dtd 19 April 1945
NORTHERN FRANCE-Ltr HQ, ETOUSA, dtd 21 April 1945
NORMANDY-MTOUSA ltr, dtd 10 Nov 1944
AIR OFFENSIVE EUROPE-ETOUSA ltr, dtd 3 July 1944

Discharged 3 Oct. 1945 at Ellington Field, TX. (Houston)

First spouse Helen Bennett-Divorced? He was a Retired from Gulf Oil Co.¹

     Philip Edgar DeSilva , Jr. is the son of Philip Edgar DeSilva and Margaret Capron.