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     Nora Abel Bowdish was born on 12 May 1877 in La Grange County, Indiana.¹ She married Charles Hugh Capron, son of Charles Bruce Capron and Laura Leighton Adams, on 8 December 1897 in Paris, Ontario, Canada. Nora Abel Bowdish died on 11 November 1936 at age 59 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.¹

     Frank Edward Blanchard was born on 18 February 1867 in Lombardville, Stark, Illinois. He married Cynthia Laura Capron, daughter of Charles Bruce Capron and Laura Leighton Adams, on 15 August 1905 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska. Frank Edward Blanchard died on 15 January 1945 at age 77 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska. He was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.

     Jennie May Kates was born on 24 May 1888 in Ord, Valley, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Francis Asbury Kates and Lousia Henrietta Catherine Johnson. Jennie May Kates married Aden Roy Capron, son of Charles Bruce Capron and Laura Leighton Adams, on 14 October 1914 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. Jennie May Kates died on 16 October 1986 at age 98 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.^1,2
     Jennie appeared on the census of 1900 at Ord, Valley, Nebraska, in the household of Francis Asbury Kates.³

     Rachel Huddleston was born on 29 June 1888 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska. She married William Lawrence Capron, son of Charles Bruce Capron and Laura Leighton Adams, on 28 June 1910 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹ Rachel Huddleston died on 28 November 1939 at age 51 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.² She was buried on after 28 November 1939 in Cedar Rapids Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.²
     Rachel Huddleston was also known as Dollie R. Huddleston. Rachel appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, in the household of William Lawrence Capron.³

     Allen Leroy Mapes was born on 21 June 1884 in Rogers, Colfax, Nebraska.¹ He married Mary Lillian Russell Capron, daughter of Charles Bruce Capron and Laura Leighton Adams, on 20 November 1910. Allen Leroy Mapes and Mary Lillian Russell Capron were divorced in 1912. Allen Leroy Mapes died on 9 June 1954 at age 69 in Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska.¹ He was buried on after 9 June 1954 in Catholic Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska.¹

     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.

     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 Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. Dorothy Marguerite Capron died on 20 May 1978 at age 74. She was buried in Melrose Abbey, Anahiem, Orange, California.

     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.

     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 1993 Mary Evelyn Capron resided in California.

     Charles James Bruce Capron was born on 16 October 1898 in Erie, Weld, 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
     Charles James Bruce Capron resided in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.⁴ He registered for the military draft on 12 September 1918 at Adams County, Colorado.²

     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 St Helens, Washington, Oregon.¹
     Aden Roy Capron resided in Saint Helens, Columbia, Oregon.²

     Lydia Marybell Capron was born on 20 February 1900 in Erie, Weld, Colorado.² She was the daughter of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Lydia Marybell Capron married Claude Bennett in 1973.²

     Laura Amelia Capron was born on 21 September 1904 in Allen's Park, 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

     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.

     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 Allen's Park, Boulder, Colorado. Rodney Capron died in August 1981 at age 72 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
     Rodney Capron resided in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.¹

     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
     Hugh Bowdish Capron resided in Denver, Denver, Colorado.¹

     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.
     Frank Gordon Capron resided in El Cajon, San Diego, California.¹ During his Military Service he: Navy WWII.

     Ernest Edwin Capron was born on 26 March 1901 in Allen's Park, Boulder, Colorado. He was the son of Charles Hugh Capron and Nora Abel Bowdish. Ernest Edwin Capron died in December 1977 at age 76 in Ocotillo, Imperial, California.
     Ernest Edwin Capron resided in Ocotillo, Imperial, California.²

     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

     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.

     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
     Wilma appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, in the household of 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.
     Marjorie Elizabeth Capron was also known as Marji. Marjorie appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, in the household of William Lawrence Capron.¹

     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.
     Hazel appeared on the census of 1925 at Precinct 22, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, in the household of William Lawrence Capron.¹

     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
     William Lawrence Capron, Jr. was also known as Bud Capron. He was a Farm machinery dealer.

     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, Johnson, 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
     Horace Capron Mapes also went by the name of "Cape." He appeared on the census of 1930 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, in the household of Laura Leighton Adams.²

     Allen Weston Capron, Jr. is the son of Allen Weston Capron and Maurine Thomas.