Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Page Genealogy Report: Descendants of Vezy Tracy

[ Home Page | First Page | Previous Page | Next Page | Last Page ]

Descendants of Vezy Tracy

Generation No. 2

2. SQUIRE SIMEON² TRACY (VEZY¹) was born December 03, 1860 in Montgomery County, In., and died March 23, 1928 in Pleasant Vally, Logan Co., Ok.. He married LYDIA BELLE ELLISON December 24, 1891 in Pleasant Valley, Ok., daughter of ELI ELLISON and MARY BOHN. She was born August 29, 1875 in Liberty, Gage Co., Neb., and died March 01, 1940 in Pleasant Valley, Logan Co., Ok..

Notes for SQUIRE SIMEON TRACY:
Lived at Pleasant Valley, Okla. about 8 Miles from Guthrie, Oklahoma. The Ellison family Bible in Possession of Lula Murray

            Accounting by Sumner in 1976

Sim Tracy arrived in Guthrie, Oklahoma in 1889 and staked a claim on a lot.
He sold the lot for $30 and a watch. He traded the watch for his homestead and proved it up. He lived in a covered wagon and a dugout until 1894 when he finished the log house. He then built a one room frame house to which he added two rooms and a cellar under the rooms. Later he bought the place next door and then sold both places in 1930's for $12,000.

                  Will of Squire S. Tracy

I Squire S. Tracy, of Logan County, State of Oklahoma. being now health and strength of body and mind, But sensible of the un-certainty of life and the certainty of death and desiring to make disposition of my property and affairs while in health and strength do hereby make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking and cancelling all other or former wills by me at any time made.
      1. I direct the payment of all my just debts and funeral expences.
      2. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Lydia b. Tracy, all of my Estate, Real, Personal, or mixed, that I may own at the time of my death, to have and to hold the same during her natural life time, or so long as she remains my widow. I direct that she have entire control, of all my estate, and the rents and profits there of, and maintain it as a home for herself and all the minor children. Should my wife remarry, then in

(2)

that event, the said Estate is to be divided equally between all my living children, if living and to their heirs if any of my said children die before their mother, and leave any issue then their children is to have the share of such deceased child.
      3. I further direct that after the death of my wife Lydia B. Tracy, all of said estate still remaining shall be divided equally between all of my children or hteir heirs, share and share alike.
      I hereby appoint my wife Lydia B. Tracy, sole executrix of this my last will and testament, without bond.
      In witness whereof I Squire S. Tracy, have to this my last will and testament consisting of two sheets of paper, subscribed my name this 2nd day of June 1921
                        Squire S. Tracy

Subscribed by Squire S. Tracy, in the presence of each of us, the under-signed, and at the same time declared by him to us to be his last will and testament, and we thereupon at the request of Squire S. Tracy, in his presence and in the presence of each other, sign our names hereto as witnes-ses, this 2nd day of June 1921. at Guthrie, Logan County Oklahoma.

                        Ethel Wade
                        Guthrie Okla.

                        Fred W. Green
                        Guthrie Okla.

                        Geo. W. Partridge
                        Guthrie Okla.


                  S. Simeon Tracy

Many a man appears to have luck on his side, and as the wise old saying words it, "It is better to be born lucky than rich." but the luck that is not dismayed at one piece of bad luck after another is best of all, an certainly will win in the end. Thus it will be seen in tracing the history of Mr. Tracy, and no one reading of his struggles against adversity can envy him his well earned success.

The parents of this gentleman were Vezy and Milly (Reeves) Tracy, Natives of Kentucky. When they were young, however, they became citizens of Montgomery County, Ind., and there passed the remainder of their lives.

The youngest of their five children was S.S. Tracy, who was born in Montgomery County December 3, 1860 and when he was only five years old his mother died. The father subsequently married again, and our subject continued to reside under their roof giving his time and labor to his father. Indeed he recieved litte besides his living until he was twenty-five years old when his father' death occurred, and it was found that he had left nothing to the young man.

For two years longer Mr. Tracy remained on the old homestead, assisting in getting his fathers business affairs adjusted, and thus he was fully twenty-seven years old when he went out into the world empty-handed. Believing that better opportunities are afforded young men in the West, he went to Chautauqua County, Kans., where he worked by the day or month or whatever he could find to do, whereby he could earn an honest livelihood. Learning of the proposed opening of the fertile territory of Oklahoma to white settlers, he made his plans, and driving a team for another man, he arrived at the eastern border line to await the hour of the legal "open door". Both he and his employer left the wagons and made their run into the promised land, but neither one was fortunate enough to secure land, and, having returned to their teams, they next tried to secure a town site in Guthrie. Arriving there, they camped as they supposed, in a street, but it transpired that they were on a lot, and this entitled them to the claim. Not caring for his, as it was not near the center of the town, Mr. Tracy sold his land for $10.00.

In May, after looking around considerably, he bought his present homestead on the southeastern quarter of section 29, township 18, range 1 west, paying 30.00 for the same. He had but little money, and for a long time was glad to work for neighbors, in order to have the means for improving his farm. He erected a small log cabin, which is still yet standing, and which sheltered him for two or more years. As he owned no team he worked for a farmer when he needed to use a team, and thus took his payment.

The first season he planted about twelve acres of land cotton, which was thriving until a September hail storm laid it low, so that he obtained only a bale and a half in return for all his labor. The following year he again raised twelve acres of cotton and also had twenty acres of corn. This time he met with fair success in his understanding and, buying a team on time, he harvested his cotton and corn. Thus beginning in a humble way, he gradually worked his way upward to a competence, and now everything promises well for the future.

By diligence and indefatigable labor he had developed his homestead inta a neat and attractive county-seat, and his orchards, buildings and fences are all well kept. For a period his family dwelt in a humble dug-out but in 1897 they took up their abode in a Substantial frame house, 14 x 16 feet in dimensions.

On Christmas Day 1891, Mr. Tracy married Miss Lydia Belle Ellison, of this county. She is a native of Lincoln County, Neb. and is a daughter of Marion E. and Mary (Bohn) Ellison, who has been residents of this territory since 1889. The four children who bless the union of our subject and wife are named, respectively, Sumner, Millie, Lillie, and Dewey. Politically Mr. Tracy is a Democrat, but finds little time for public affairs, save to perform his full duty as a citizen. He is a member of the Christian Church and his wife and children are regular attendance upon the services of the local organization of this religious body.

                  OBITUARY

Simeon Squire Tracy, son of Vezy and Milly(Reeves) tracy, the youngest of five children, was born December 3, 1860, in Montgomery County, Indiana.

When he was five years old his mother died, and when 25 years old his father died. Four years later in 1889 he came to Oklahoma for the opening, where he bought a homestead, which he still had at his death.

On Christmas day, 1891 Mr. Tracy married Miss Lydia Belle Ellison of this, Logan County. She is a native of Lincoln County ,Neb. and is a daughter of Marion Eli and Mary(Bohn) Ellison who has been residents of this territory since 1889.

To this union were born 14 children, three who have passed on before and four who are married. They Are-
Sumner Tracy-Mehan, Okla.
Millie Moore-Windsor, Missouri
Lillie Brengle-Miami, Arizona
Dewey Tracy-Leeton, Mo.

And the seven who are remaining with their Mother are:
Franklin
Viola
Theodore
Lula
Minerva
Vezy
Velta

There are 9 which are present at the funeral.
When at the age of 10 yrs. Mr. Tracy was converted in the Christian Church.
He passed away March 23, 1928 at the age of 67 years, 3mo. and 20 days old.
He leave to mourn his loss a wife, and 11 children, and 17 grandchildren, also a host of other relatives and friends.

Notes for LYDIA BELLE ELLISON:
            Notice in paper of death

                  MRS. TRACY DIES
                  -------------
            Funeral Will Be Held Monday
                  For County Pioneer
                  -------------

Funeral services for Mrs. LydiaBelle Ellison Tracy. 64- year -old
county '89er of Pleasant Valley, who died friday in the local hospital,
will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Coyle Christian Church.

Burial will be in the Summit View Cemetery.

Married in Pleasant Valley to Squire S. Tracy on December 24, 1891, six daughters and five sons are among survivors.

They are Mrs. Willie Moore, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Lillie Brengle, Globe Ariz.; Mrs. Viola woodard, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Lula Murray, DeQueen, Ark.; Mrs. Velta Harraman, Maud, Okla.; Sumner Tracy, Mehan, Okla.; Dewey Tracy, Leeton, Mo.; and Franklin Tracy, Theodore Tracy and Vezy Tracy, all of Pleasant Valley.

Other survivors include her father E.M. Ellison of Pleasant Valley, three brothers, Andrew Ellison, Knox, Calif.; William Ellison, Bell, Calif.; and Roy Ellison, Youngstown, Ohio,; and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Hedstrom, Bell, Calif.

            Another news clipping

Mrs. L. B. Tracy passed away march 1 in the hospital at Guthrie after several weeks illness. Her funeral was held in the Christian Church at Coyle Monday. Mrs. Tracy will be missed by all her many friends in this community. Everyone loved her for her friendly smile and kind ways. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

                  OBITUARY

      Lydia Belle Ellison was born in Liberty, Gage County Nebraska August 29, 1875- Died March 1, 1940- Age 64 years, 6 months, 3 days.
      She was married in Pleasant Valley, Oklahoma to Squire S. Tracy December,24, 1891 at the home of Justice of Peace Olsip.
      To this union were born 14 children- 8 boys and 6 girls- 3 boys deceased in infancy and husband who passed on March 23, 1928.
      Survivors are:
                  Sumner Tracy- Mehan, Oklahoma
                  Mrs. Millie Moore-Kansas City, Mo.
                  Mrs. Lillie Brengle- Globe, Arizona
                  Dewey Tracy- Leeton, Mo.
                  Franklin Tracy- Pleasant Valley, Oklahoma
                  Mrs. Viola Woodard- Oklahoma City, Okla.
                  Theodore Tracy- Pleasant Valley, Okla.
                  Mrs. Lula Murray- De Queen, Ark.
                  Mrs. Minerva Wheeler- Oklahoma City, Okla.
                  Vezy Tracy- Pleasant Valley, Okla.
                  Mrs. Velta Harraman- Maud, Okla.
Also her Father E.M. Ellison age 87 of Pleasant Valley and 3 brothers and 1 sister who are:
                  Andrew Ellison, Hayward, Calif.
                  William Ellison, Bell, Calif.
                  Nancy Hedstrom, Bell, Calif.
                  Roy Ellison, Youngstown, Ohio
31 Grand children and 8 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friens. She was a member of the Christian Church

More About SQUIRE TRACY and LYDIA ELLISON:
Marriage: December 24, 1891, Pleasant Valley, Ok.

Children of SQUIRE TRACY and LYDIA ELLISON are:

3.	i.	SUMNER GEORGE³ TRACY, b. January 18, 1893, Guthrie, Ok..
4.	ii.	MILLIE TRACY, b. July 11, 1894, Guthrie, Ok.; d. January 19, 1950.
5.	iii.	LILLIE TRACY, b. March 03, 1896, Guthrie, Oklahoma; d. July 12, 1984, Granada Hills, L.A. Co., Ca..
6.	iv.	DEWEY SEBERT TRACY, b. May 25, 1898, Guthrie, Ok.; d. April 07, 1981.
7.	v.	FRANKLIN WILLIAM TRACY, b. March 24, 1901, Guthrie, Ok..
8.	vi.	VIOLA MARIE TRACY, b. November 11, 1904, Guthrie, Ok.
	vii.	THEODORE ALVIN TRACY, b. November 29, 1906, Guthrie, Ok.; m. HELEN ELIZABETH REED, August 14, 1941, Logan County, Okla.; b. November 14, 1898, Perry, Ok..

More About THEODORE TRACY and HELEN REED:
Marriage: August 14, 1941, Logan County, Okla.

9.	viii.	LULA FAYE TRACY, b. April 10, 1911, Guthrie, Ok..
10.	ix.	MINERVA ANDELINE TRACY, b. March 27, 1913, Guthrie, Ok..
11.	x.	VEZY TRACY, b. March 21, 1915, Guthrie, Ok.; d. Reseda, Los Angeles County, Ca..
12.	xi.	VELTA NORENE TRACY, b. April 02, 1917, Guthrie, Ok..

[ Home Page | First Page | Previous Page | Next Page | Last Page ]