Third Generation

53. Thomas Preston Oxley was born on 19 Oct 1873 in Missouri.^{2,14,293,294,295} His residence was in Cabool, MO between 19 Oct 1873 and 1876.²⁹⁶ His residence was on a farm in Parsons, KS between 1876 and 1878.²⁹⁶ He appeared in the census in 1880 in Porter, Richardson, Nebraska.⁹³ Listed under J. P. OXLEY as T P OXLEY, Son, age 6, born in MO, parents both born in VA. His residence was on a farm in Stella, NB in 1880.²⁹⁶ His residence was in Morrill, KS between 1892 and 1902.²⁹⁶ He appeared in the census in 1900 in Morrill, Brown Co., KS.²⁹³ Listed as Thomas P. Oxley, Head, white, male, born Oct 1873 in MO, age 26, married 2 yrs, father born in VA, mother born in VA, occupation Day laborer. In 1900 he had an occupation of day laborer in Morrill, KS.²⁹³ He appeared in the census in 1910 in Baker Twp., Gove Co., KS.²⁹⁷ Listed as Thomas P. Oxley, Head, white male, age 36, widowed, born in MO, father born in VA, mother born in VA, occupation bookkeeper-lumberyard. In 1910 he had an occupation of bookkeeper at a lumberyard in Baker Twp., Gove Co., KS.²⁹⁷ His residence was in Quinter, Gove Co., KS in 1910.²⁹⁷ His residence was 3529 W. Van Bruen Street in Chicago, IL between 1912 and 1915.²⁹⁶ Between 1914 and 1916 he was inducted into the ministerial office of the Church of the Brethren and attended Bethany Bible School in Chicago, IL.² From the journal of T. P. Oxley:
In 1912 I was called to the ministry. That fall (these dates don't jibe) we went to Bethany to prepare for the ministry
(June 8 1912 he was inducted into the ministerial office this is from Church of the Brethren History in Kansas book by E.L Craik page 225)
(Elgin church records show he was there for the years 1914-1915-1916
I found a note book of dads that had a weekly program of lectures and classes schedule of attendence at Bethany Bible School, Chicago Ill. Winter term Jan 5 to Mar 17 1916)
He appeared in the census in 1920 in McPherson, McPherson Co., KS.²⁹⁸ Listed as Thomas Oxley, Head, male, white, age 46, widowed, born in MO, father born in VA, mother born in VA, occupation Carpenter-House. In 1920 he had an occupation of house carpenter in McPherson, KS.²⁹⁸ His residence was in McPherson, KS in 1919/20.^2,298 He appeared in the census in 1930 in La Verne, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.²⁹⁹ Listed as T. P. Oxley, Head, male, white, age 53, married at age 21, born in MO, father born in US, mother born in US, occupation Carpenter-Building. In 1930 he had an occupation of carpenter-building in La Verne, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.²⁹⁹ Before 1962 he was a member of the La Verne Church of the Brethren and a retired minister in La Verne, CA.²⁹⁴ He died on 12 Feb 1962 in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.^{294,295,300,301} His death was recorded at Pomona Convalescent Home, 651 N. Main St, Pomona, CA. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetary on 16 Feb 1962 in La Verne, CA.^294,301 THIS ACCOUNT WAS TYPE WRITTEN BY T.P. OXLEY

I (Ellis [H. Oxley]) have added all the items in ( )

My parents are James P and Susan Fisher Oxley (2nd wife). Father was born Aug.13 1836 and Mother was born Oct 1 1844 in Franklin Co Va. They were married in Franklin Co, Va.

They moved from there to Northern Ind. (Oct 22 18??) (Wabash Co. Ind. from other records) where my Bro Benjamin was born Jan. 29, 1866. From there they moved to Cabool Mo. (Dad was 29 & mother was 21) where my Bro. Joe was born Nov. 26, 1870, (Dad was 34 & mother 26 & Frank was 4) and I was born Oct 19, 1873. (Dad was 37 & mother 29 Frank 7 Joe 3)

When I was 3 or 4 we moved to Parsons Kansas, (1876-78) did not stay long for we were all sick with Ague fever so father traded for land in Neb. We lived in Stella Neb. for 16 yrs. and prospered there on a farm. (1881? to 1892)(see large picture of house) Here my younger Bro. John was born on Nov 20 1881. (Dad was 45, mother 37, Frank 15, Joe 11, Me 8)
(from legal records that Gordon & I found.- bought 49 acres $40 Aug 29 1881)
(bought acreage $1000 Sept 30 1882- bought 160 acres $4500 Dec 31, 1891-sold)
(some Sept 15 1892- sold more Mar 2 1893 then lived in Brown Co Ks at this time)

Our next move was to Morrill Kansas (1892) where I finished one year of advanced grammar schooling then went to McPherson college two years 1893. Then I took a business course at Omaha Neb. Later all three of us boys were married.

I married Retta Sawyer, (Apr 6 1898) (I was 24, Retta 27, Dad was 61) then our two daughters were born, Velma (Apr 16 1899) and Dola (Sept 25 1901) (Joe, married Emma Long Apr 11,1895 , Frank, married Minnie Whitmer Mar 12 1902)

Then we moved to Overbrook on a farm. (whole family 1903) I was baptized at the Apponose Church. John was married here to Bertha Beherns (Apr 18 1906)

After 4 yrs of farming we decided to move to Quinter Ks.1907 We lived on our farm north of Quinter with no improvements. I built a granary and barn and we lived in the granary until I could build a house. Here the girls had the measles. Before the house was finished a tornado moved it 9ft off the foundation. In 1909 Retta and son passed away at child birth (dad was 72, I was 35) (buried in Quinter cemetery with son in her arms).

Then we moved into Quinter with my parents. Soon I built a house next to them. In 1910 (Nov 13) I married Mary Ebbert (I was 37 Mary 28) In 1911 (Jul 7) my father passed away (he was 75 I was 38) In 1912 (Jul 20), Esther was born. In 1912 I was called to the ministry. That fall (these dates don't jibe) we went to Bethany to prepare for the ministry (June 8 1912 he was inducted into the ministerial office this is from Church of the Brethren History in Kansas book by E.L Craik page 225) (Elgin church records show he was there for the years 1914-1915-1916. I found a note book of dads that had a weekly program of lectures and classes schedule of attendence at Bethany Bible School, Chicago Ill. Winter term Jan 5 to Mar 17 1916).

My mother came to Chicago for an Operation and cancer was found (she was 68). she came home with her and she soon passed away (Aug 10 1917 she was 72+). Ellis was born in 1917 June 23 (24 on birth certificate) at Quinter.

Then we moved back to the farm. 1918 was a very bad winter so much snow and very cold. Gordon was born Dec 21, 1918 (I was 46 & Mary 35) No doctor for miles. 6 days later Mary passed away with Uremic poisoning. (Inez took Gordon to McPherson and stayed with Grandfather Ebbert, Dola took care of Esther and Ellis until the move).

In 1919 we moved to McPherson. In 1920 June 18 , I married Inez Ebbert a sister to Mary (I was 47 she was 33) That fall we were called by the trustee Board to take charge of the Home for the Aged at Darlow Kan. also to child rescue work. (Esther, Ellis, & Gordon) We stayed there for 5 1/2 yrs. then we resigned on the account of health. While at Darlow I was installed to the Eldership 1926.

In 1927 (I was 54 & Inez was 40) we came to California. Located in LaVerne. I built a house there and lived in LaVerne 3 yrs. then bought a orange grove west of Ontario, calif. Built a new house on this grove and lived there 15 yrs. Ruth was born while living in Ontario Dec 24 1932. (I was 59 & Inez 45)

In 1944 we moved back to LaVerne. Selling the grove and buying some property there. (I was 71 & Inez 57)

In 1949 we built our present home the last one I will ever build. (I was 76 & Inez 62)


[Email from Joy Jefferies to Steve Neighbors - 21 Jul 2004]
Nina had pictures for me which I am enclosing. The one card was actually a photo of T P OXLEY posted from Quinter on June 1913. The address was of interest to us because it was only to:
Mr T B Oxley, Durban, Natal, Africa c/o Tramway
and it reached him.
It reads:
Jun 4 1913 Quinter Kansas
Dear Cousin
Thought I would send you my photo. Ware are at home again after spending the school year at Chicago attending the Bethany Bible School. While at Denise (the writing wasn't too clear on that word) last summer I saw Lillian. If this reaches you I would like to hear from you. It seems strange to write to a cousin in Africa but trust that God using you to lift downtrodden humanity. T.P. Oxley
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Thomas Preston Oxley and Lauretta (Retta) Sawyer were married on 6 Apr 1898 in Morrill, KS.^{14,293,302,303} They resided in Morrill, KS in 1900.²⁹³ They resided in Overbrook, KS in 1903.²⁹⁶ They resided in Quinter, KS in 1907.² Lauretta (Retta) Sawyer³⁰² (daughter of William Henry Harrison Sawyer and Sarah Smith) was born on 18 Jan 1875 in Everest, Brown Co., KS.^{2,293,297,302} She appeared in the census in 1900 in Morrill, Brown Co., KS.²⁹³ Listed under Thomas P. Oxley as Retta, Wife, white, female, born Jan 1875 in KS, age 25, married 2 yrs, children born/living 1/1, father born in OH, mother born in OH. She died on 19 Jul 1909 in Quinter, KS.^2,297 Her date of death is listed as 29 Jul 1909 by Rowan Salyer. She was buried in Quinter Cemetery with her stillborn child in her arms after 19 Jul 1909 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.³⁰⁴ Thomas Preston Oxley and Lauretta (Retta) Sawyer had the following children:

+207	i.	Velma Susan Oxley.
+208	ii.	Dola Ninetta "May" Oxley.
209	iii.	Oxley304 was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.304 He died on 30 Jul 1909 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.304 He was stillborn on 30 Jul 1909 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.304 He was buried in Quinter Cemetary in his mother's arms after 30 Jul 1909 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.304

Thomas Preston Oxley and Mary Ebbert were married on 13 Nov 1910 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.^303,305 They resided in Quinter, KS between Nov 1910 and 1912.³⁰³
From T.Ps red book A rumor how the Oxley name originated. In England the family name was LEE, they were owners of large herds of oxen, So they were nicknamed Oxley

Mary Ebbert² (daughter of Ebbert and Schuman) was born on 1 Jan 1883 in Schuyler Co., IL.^14,305,306 Her birth date is listed as 7 Jan 1882 by Rowan Salyer. Her age is listed as 35 years, 11 months, and 23 days ate her time death on 30 Dec 1918 in the Gospel Messenger which would make her birth date 7 Jan 1883. In 1905 she was united with the Church of the Brethren.³⁰⁵ She died of uremic poisoning on 30 Dec 1918 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.^305,307 She was buried in Quinter Cemetery after 30 Dec 1918 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.³⁰⁵ Thomas Preston Oxley and Mary Ebbert had the following children:

+210	i.	Esther Marie Oxley.
+211	ii.	Ellis Harold Oxley.
+212	iii.	Gordon Ebbert Oxley.

Thomas Preston Oxley and Inez Ebbert were married on 18 Jun 1920 in McPherson, KS.^299,303 They resided in Darlow, KS between Sep 1920 and Sep 1925.² They appeared in the census between Sep 1925 and Jul 1927 in McPherson, KS.² They resided at 2025 Fifth Street in La Verne, CA between Jul 1927 and 1930.^299,303 They resided 1310 W. D Street in Ontario, CA between 1930 and 1945.³⁰³ They resided at 2281 6th Street in La Verne, CA between 1945 and 1962.³⁰³ Inez Ebbert² (daughter of Ebbert and Schuman) was born on 12 May 1887 in Cleveland, Kingman Co., KS.^{299,308,309,310} She appeared in the census in 1930 in La Verne, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.²⁹⁹ Listed under T. P. Oxley as Inez, Wife, female, white, age 42, married at age 32, born in KS, father born in MD, mother born in IL. Before Mar 1961 she was a member of the La Verne Church of the Brethren for many years in La Verne, CA.³⁰⁹ She died on 9 Mar 1961 in Pomona, CA.^2,309,310 She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery after 9 Mar 1961 in La Verne, CA.³⁰⁹ Thomas Preston Oxley and Inez Ebbert had the following children:

+213

i.

Ruth Inez Oxley.