Richard Rowe was born circa 1922 at Massachusetts. He was the son of Austin C. Rowe and Lydia Scheadell.

      Ernest Lionel Rowe was born on Apr 4, 1881 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore. Ernest married Harriet Ideline MacIntosh circa 1905. Ernest Lionel Rowe died on Jun 17, 1946 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 65.
     

      Harriet Ideline MacIntosh was born on Nov 19, 1884 at Massachusetts. Harriet married Ernest Lionel Rowe, son of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore, circa 1905. Harriet Ideline MacIntosh died on Jun 28, 1933 at age 48.

      Ernest Lionel Rowe Jr. was born circa 1908 at Massachusetts. He was the son of Ernest Lionel Rowe and Harriet Ideline MacIntosh.

      Ruth Adell Rowe was born on Nov 20, 1909 at Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Ernest Lionel Rowe and Harriet Ideline MacIntosh. Ruth Adell Rowe died on Jun 28, 2007 at Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 97.

      Doris Harriet Rowe was born on Feb 11, 1911 at Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Ernest Lionel Rowe and Harriet Ideline MacIntosh.

      Earl Pike Rowe was born on Jul 20, 1883 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore. Earl married Lula Comstock 14 1914. Earl Pike Rowe died on Oct 2, 1948 at New York City, New York County, New York, at age 65.
     

      Lula Comstock was born circa 1892 at South Dakota. Lula married Earl Pike Rowe, son of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore, 14 1914.

      Amy Frances Rowe was born on Mar 10, 1892 at Brule County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore. Amy married Edward F. Marquette on Jun 29, 1927.

      Bonnie Rowe was born on Apr 20, 1888 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore. Bonnie married Claude Corus Baker, son of George L. Baker and Kate Fagan, on Aug 25, 1910. Bonnie Rowe died on Aug 12, 1911 at age 23.

      Claude Corus Baker was born on Oct 7, 1883 at Britton, Marshall County, South Dakota. He was the son of George L. Baker and Kate Fagan. Claude married Bonnie Rowe, daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore, on Aug 25, 1910. Claude married Amy F. Rowe. Claude Corus Baker and Amy F. Rowe were divorced. Claude married Emma Potter on Aug 21, 1924 at Roberts County, South Dakota. Claude was buried. Claude was buried at Britton City Cemetery, Britton, Marshall County, South Dakota.
     

      Claude R. Baker Jr. was born on Jul 30, 1911 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. He was the son of Claude Corus Baker and Bonnie Rowe. Claude married Virginia Edwards. Claude R. Baker Jr. died in Oct, 1984 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, at age 73.

      Virginia Edwards was born on Mar 10, 1910. Virginia married Claude R. Baker Jr., son of Claude Corus Baker and Bonnie Rowe. Virginia Edwards died on Dec 4, 1997 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, at age 87.

      Amy F. Rowe was born circa 1893 at South Dakota. Amy married Claude Corus Baker, son of George L. Baker and Kate Fagan. Amy F. Rowe and Claude Corus Baker were divorced.

     George married Kate Fagan.

     Kate married George L. Baker.

     Emma married Claude Corus Baker, son of George L. Baker and Kate Fagan, on Aug 21, 1924 at Roberts County, South Dakota.

     Edward married Amy Frances Rowe, daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore, on Jun 29, 1927.

      Lois Rowe was born on May 25, 1901. She was the daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore. Lois married Gustave H. Koehn on Sep 18, 1923.

      Gustave H. Koehn was born on Jul 14, 1889 at Earlville, Delaware County, Iowa. Gustave married Lois Rowe, daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore, on Sep 18, 1923.

      Barbara Koehn was born on Nov 19, 1924. She was the daughter of Gustave H. Koehn and Lois Rowe. Barbara married Arthur Osborne on Apr 17, 1954.

     Arthur married Barbara Koehn, daughter of Gustave H. Koehn and Lois Rowe, on Apr 17, 1954.

      Joyce D. Rowe was born on Dec 6, 1894 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Clark Samuel Rowe and Cora Adelma Monfore. Joyce D. Rowe died on Mar 5, 1903 at age 8.

      Alice A. Monfore was born on Feb 23, 1861 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Alice married Charles J. MacBeth on Sep 16, 1886. Alice A. Monfore died on Aug 26, 1936 at age 75.

     Charles married Alice A. Monfore, daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland, on Sep 16, 1886. Charles J. MacBeth died on Dec 12, 1916.

     Florence married Theodore Whitall. Florence married James M. Cain. Florence MacBeth was born on Jan 12, 1888. She was the daughter of Charles J. MacBeth and Alice A. Monfore.

     Theodore married Florence MacBeth, daughter of Charles J. MacBeth and Alice A. Monfore.

     James married Florence MacBeth, daughter of Charles J. MacBeth and Alice A. Monfore.

      Delana Howland Monfore was born on Jun 10, 1863 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Delana married Alfred Isaac Burkholder on Jan 15, 1890. Delana Howland Monfore died on Jan 18, 1922 at age 58.

      Alfred Isaac Burkholder was born in Mar, 1863 at Canada. Alfred married Delana Howland Monfore, daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland, on Jan 15, 1890. Alfred Isaac Burkholder died on May 2, 1937 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at age 74.
     He immigrated in 1870. He was naturalized in 1888.

      Cora Alice Burkholder was born on Jun 13, 1897 at Brule County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Alfred Isaac Burkholder and Delana Howland Monfore. Cora married Carl Simon on May 14, 1942. Cora Alice Burkholder died on Nov 5, 1992 at San Mateo County, California, at age 95.

      Carl Simon was born on Dec 30, 1888 at Germany. Carl married Fichen (Unknown). Carl married Cora Alice Burkholder, daughter of Alfred Isaac Burkholder and Delana Howland Monfore, on May 14, 1942. Carl Simon died on Sep 20, 1976 at Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, at age 87.
     He immigrated in 1928.

      Fichen (Unknown) was born in 1884 at Germany. Fichen married Carl Simon. Fichen (Unknown) died before 1942 at California.
     She immigrated in 1929.

      Madeline Anita Burkholder was born on Jul 10, 1895 at Brule County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Alfred Isaac Burkholder and Delana Howland Monfore. Madeline married Anthony Karl Richter on Aug 5, 1922 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Madeline Anita Burkholder died on Aug 13, 1981 at Santa Clara County, California, at age 86.

      Anthony Karl Richter was born on Oct 27, 1882 at Bavaria, Germany. Anthony married Madeline Anita Burkholder, daughter of Alfred Isaac Burkholder and Delana Howland Monfore, on Aug 5, 1922 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Anthony Karl Richter died on May 12, 1941 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, at age 58.
     He immigrated in 1900.

      Archie Custer Burkholder was born on Jul 28, 1893 at Brule County, South Dakota. He was the son of Alfred Isaac Burkholder and Delana Howland Monfore. Archie married Edith Josephine Munson on Feb 12, 1921. Archie Custer Burkholder died on Oct 23, 1961 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 68.
     He was also known as Archibald Custer Burkholder.

      Edith Josephine Munson was born on Jan 6, 1896 at South Dakota. Edith married Archie Custer Burkholder, son of Alfred Isaac Burkholder and Delana Howland Monfore, on Feb 12, 1921. Edith Josephine Munson died in Nov, 1985 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at age 89.

      Orluna Belle Monfore was born on Feb 2, 1866 at Putnam County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Orluna married Joseph Williams Whiting on Mar 29, 1890 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Orluna Belle Monfore died on May 16, 1911 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 45.

      Joseph Williams Whiting was born circa 1865 at Wisconsin. Joseph married Orluna Belle Monfore, daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland, on Mar 29, 1890 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Joseph Williams Whiting died on Jan 29, 1938 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota.

      Madge M. Whiting was born on Feb 8, 1894 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Joseph Williams Whiting and Orluna Belle Monfore.

      Peter G. Monfore was born on Oct 11, 1871 at Milo, Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Peter married Minnie May Flowers on Sep 16, 1896. Peter G. Monfore died on Oct 29, 1950 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 79.
     He was also known as Joseph Griswold Monfore. Peter G. Monfore was born in Milo, Ia., October 11, 1871. His mother, Diana A. Howland, came from Centre Lisle, N. Y. His father's name was also Peter and they named their oldest son Howland. The family came to Springfield in 1872 and settled on a homestead four miles north of Springfield. Five years later they moved into town. Pete Monfore, Jr., was associated for many years with his brother, Elmer W. Monfore, and his cousin, Edward C. Monfore, In the general merchandise business. For a short time he had a harness shop which he had purchased from Mead and Stephens. There was a small stock of furniture and undertaking goods included so he disposed of the harness shop and entered into a partnership with J. C. Young. They built the two-story building at the corner of Chestnut and Elm and operated under the name of Monfore and Young. After Mr. Young retired, Mr. Monfore continued alone. He was one of the first licensed embalmers in Bon Homme County. He married Minnie May Flowers September 16, 1896. The Monfores had three children, Howland, Clarice and Wayne. Howland served in World War I. He sold insurance for several years and farmed east of Springfield. That land is now part of the Lewis and Clark Lake. Later he became Bon Homme County Director of the State Department of Social Security. In 1942 he joined the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces and was employed by the U. S. Veterans Administration in Sioux Falls until 1959. At that time he installed a Laundromat in Springfield which is still in operation. He was married to Gertrude M. Kositzky in 1927. They were the parents of five children, Peter (deceased), Robert P., Diana, James and Thomas. Clarice married Urban Holleman. They had one son who lives in Ohio. She recently married Don Gilmore and now lives in

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Wayne, after receiving his M. S. degree from South Dakota State College, spent his entire professional career in the field of education and was at one time superintendent of the public school here. He died in 1966. His wife, Alice, and son, Jon, still live in Springfield. Peter Monfore died in 1950 and his wife, Minnie, in 1965. Minnie's family, Mr. and Mrs. John Flowers, arrived here by steamboat from Illinois in 1886. Their children were Will and Carrie Whipple from Mrs. Flowers' first marriage. Born to this union were Charles, Etta, Minnie and Maud. They lived on a farm east of town until John's death when they moved to town. Carrie married Edward C. Monfore, Etta married Will Kimball and moved to Chicago, and Maud married Frank Glasner, one-time owner and publisher of the Springfield Times and was also Secretary of State. Later she married Frank Hurlbut, a conductor for the Milwaukee railroad. Charles was interested in the livery business here for several years before moving to Stanley County. Mrs. Flowers' brother, Rev. George W. Swift, came here during the 1880s. He operated a photograph gallery here for a time. Later he became a Baptist minister and served in churches in California and Rapid City and later returned here and is buried in the Springfield Cemetery along with the Flowers' and Monfores.

      Minnie May Flowers was born on Dec 20, 1877 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Minnie married Peter G. Monfore, son of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland, on Sep 16, 1896. Minnie May Flowers died in 1965.

      Howland Swift Monfore was born on Oct 17, 1898 at South Dakota. He was the son of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers. Howland married Gertrude M. Kositzky on Feb 8, 1927 at Turner County, South Dakota. Howland Swift Monfore died in Apr, 1980 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 81.
     He served in WWI.

      Gertrude M. Kositzky was born on Dec 30, 1907 at Berlin, Germany. Gertrude married Howland Swift Monfore, son of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers, on Feb 8, 1927 at Turner County, South Dakota. Gertrude M. Kositzky died on Jul 23, 1995 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 87.

      Clarice Jennie Monfore was born on Sep 23, 1900 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers. Clarice married Urban William Holleman, son of John Edward Holleman and Katherine Wynia, on Jun 28, 1923 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Clarice married Don Gilmore.

      Urban William Holleman was born on Mar 17, 1900 at South Dakota. He was the son of John Edward Holleman and Katherine Wynia. Urban married Clarice Jennie Monfore, daughter of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers, on Jun 28, 1923 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
     

      Wayne H. Holleman was born on May 12, 1925 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Urban William Holleman and Clarice Jennie Monfore. Wayne married Doris Ferguson on Jan 4, 1946. Wayne H. Holleman died on Nov 26, 2003 his last known address was at Armour, Douglas County, South Dakota, according to the Social Security Death Index. Wayne was buried at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
     

Wayne Holleman
Former Mercer County area resident Wayne H. Holleman, 78, of Armour, S.D., died Nov. 26, 2003, at Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Armour.
He was born May 10, 1925, in Springfield, S.D., to Urban and Claice Monfore Holleman.
Surviving are a son, Wayne Jr. (Linda) of Shepherdsville, Ky; a daughter, Roxanna (Larry) Craft, Sandusky; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, S.D., and from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Mo., in 1947. He owned businesses in Missouri and Ohio and served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Koehn Brothers Funeral Home in Armour. Burial will follow at Springfield Cemetery.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Senior Citizens Center in Armour.

     Doris married Wayne H. Holleman, son of Urban William Holleman and Clarice Jennie Monfore, on Jan 4, 1946.

     John married Katherine Wynia.

     Katherine married John Edward Holleman.

      Robert Wayne Monfore was born on Sep 6, 1906 at South Dakota. He was the son of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers. Robert married Alice Johnson on Jun 10, 1936 at Chares Mix County, South Dakota. Robert Wayne Monfore died in Jul, 1966 at age 59.
     In the census on Apr 8, 1930 Robert Wayne Monfore was named Wayne Monfore.

      Alice Johnson was born on Jan 6, 1914. Alice married Robert Wayne Monfore, son of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers, on Jun 10, 1936 at Chares Mix County, South Dakota. Alice Johnson died in Jul, 1974 her last known address was at Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, according to the Social Security Death Index.

      Patty Smith was born on Feb 16, 1797 at Connecticut. Patty married Deacon Garret Monfore, son of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven, on May 14, 1826. Patty Smith died on Dec 14, 1876 at age 79.

      Maria Eliza Monfore was born on Feb 15, 1827 at Delaware County, New York. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Maria Eliza Monfore died on Apr 30, 1827.

      Edward John Monfore was born on Mar 13, 1828 at Delaware County, New York. He was the son of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Edward married Clarissa Marie Chapin on Jun 14, 1852. Edward married Charlotte Melick on Feb 22, 1866 at Illinois. Edward John Monfore died on Aug 25, 1908 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 80.
     He was also known as John Edward Monfore. In the census on Jun 9, 1880 Edward John Monfore was named John Monfore.


Edward J. Monfore Biography This biography appears on pages 748-750 in "History of South Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. I (1904)

EDWARD J. MONFORE is a native of the old Empire state of the Union, having been born in Delaware county, New York, on the 13th of March, 1828, so that he has now passed the psalmist's span of three score years and ten, but is a man of marked mental and physical vigor, giving slight indication of the years which stand to his credit. He is a son of Garrett and Paty (Smith) Monfore, and is the eldest of their four children, all of whom survive, the others being as follows: Rebecca, who is the wife of Rodney Chichester, of New Canaan, Connecticut; Mary, who is the wife of Henry Monroe, of Council Grove, Kansas; and Elizabeth, who is the wife of John Waterman, of Broome county, New York. The maternal grandfather Smith was a Revolutionary soldier and his widow drew a pension. The father of the subject was born in the state of New York, where the family was established in the early pioneer epoch, and there he passed his entire life. As a young man he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed for a number of years, after which he was engaged in farming during the remainder of his active business career, having removed from Delaware county to Broome county, where his death occurred in 1845. He was a Whig in his political proclivities and was an ardent abolitionist. He and his wife were both consistent members of the Congregational church. The latter was likewise born in the state of Connecticut and lived to very old age. They were persons of noble characteristics and lived lives of signal honor and usefulness. Edward J. Monfore, whose name initiates this sketch, was reared under the sturdy discipline of the home farm, and after attending the common schools of Broome county he continued his studies for some time in an excellent academy at Homer, New York. As a young man he worked on the farm and at various other occupations, being signally energetic and ambitious and early exemplifying that good judgment which has conserved his success in later years. At the age of twenty-five years he entered upon an apprenticeship at the trade of wagonmaking, becoming a competent workman, and to this vocation he continued to devote his attention for about a decade, in the meanwhile carefully husbanding his resources and exemplifying the utmost thrift and perseverance. In 1864 he left his native state and came to the west, locating in Warren county, Iowa, where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, as well as forty acres in the adjoining county of Marion. One year later he disposed of both of these properties and purchased another farm of one hundred and sixty-five acres in Warren county, to which he subsequently added until he had a good farm of two hundred and five acres. There he continued to be successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits for nearly eighteen years, becoming one of the honored and influential citizens of the community. He there served two terms as clerk of Belmont township, and one term as a member of the board of county commissioners. In the spring of 1882, having disposed of his interests in Iowa, Mr. Monfore came to South Dakota. and located in Springfield, Bon Homme county, where he has since maintained his home, being one of the founders and builders of this now prosperous and attractive little city, and having also been identified with the industrial development of this favored section of our great commonwealth. He is the owner of six hundred and forty acres of valuable farming land in the county, the same being divided into four farms, and he gives a general supervision to the property, which is well improved and under effective cultivation. He is also the owner of a nice residence and other property in Springfield. In politics Mr. Monfore gave his allegiance to the Whig party until the organization of the Republican party, when he transferred his allegiance to the latter, of whose principles and policies he has ever since been an unswerving advocate, having been one of those who aided in the election of the delegates to the first Republican state convention in New York. In 1885 he was elected a member of the board of commissioners of Bon Homme county, in which capacity he served two terms, during which period he gave significant manifestation of his loyalty and intrinsic public spirit. He was also elected and served nine years as a member of the board of education at Springfield. He, with George W. Snow and J. L. Turner, constituted the committee having in charge the erection of its first normal school building here, the cost of which, ten thousand dollars, was donated by the citizens of Springfield, the subject himself contributing two hundred dollars. Fraternally he is affiliated with Mount Zion Lodge, No. 6, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and the auxiliary organization, Springfield Chapter, No. 11 Order of the Eastern Star, of which his wife likewise is a member; and he is also identified with Springfield Lodge, No. 7, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Deborah Lodge, No. 52, Daughters of Rebekah, of which Mrs. Monfore is a member. On the 15th of June, 1852, at Centre Lisle, New York, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Monfore to Miss Clarissa Chapin, who was born in Michigan and reared in Yorkshire, Broome county, New York. Of this union were born four children, of whom three survive: Edward C., who is a retired merchant of Springfield; George J., who is engaged in farming in this county; Carrie, who is the wife of Charles Melick, a farmer of this county. Mr. Monfore's first wife passed away October 8, 1864, dying of typhoid fever at Coloma, Iowa. He subsequently married, in Putnam county, Illinois, Miss Lottie Melick, who was born in New Jersey and reared in East Enterprise, Indiana. By the latter union were born three children, all of whom grew to maturity and were married. The eldest, Fanny, who was the wife of Dr. R. D. Melvin, now of Parker, this state, was caught in a folding bed and received injuries which caused her death. She had one son, Adney. The next child, Frank, is proprietor of the Springfield House, at Springfield, this state, and the youngest, Stella, is the wife of George B. Mead, of Port Stanley, Washington.

      Charlotte Melick was born on Nov 2, 1836 at New Jersey. Charlotte married Edward John Monfore, son of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith, on Feb 22, 1866 at Illinois. Charlotte Melick died on Sep 1, 1913 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 76.
     She was also known as Lottie Mellick.

      Fanny Monfore was born on Jan 21, 1867 at Rosemont, Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Fanny married Dr. Ransom D. Melvin, son of Sumner Melvin and Rachel Margaret Stanton, on May 6, 1885 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Fanny Monfore died on Jul 1, 1895 at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, at age 28.

      Dr. Ransom D. Melvin was born on Feb 13, 1859 at Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Sumner Melvin and Rachel Margaret Stanton. Ransom married Fanny Monfore, daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick, on May 6, 1885 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Ransom married Jennie Kendall in 1897 at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota. Ransom married Marie H. (Unknown) circa 1904. Dr. Ransom D. Melvin died on Apr 4, 1914 at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, at age 55.

      Ransom Adney Melvin was born on Jan 24, 1886 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Dr. Ransom D. Melvin and Fanny Monfore. Ransom married Grace A. Wieshan, daughter of Henry Wieshan and Hattie De Buhr, on Nov 25, 1908 at Turner County, South Dakota. Ransom Adney Melvin died on Nov 14, 1923 at Turner County, South Dakota, at age 37.
     

      Grace A. Wieshan was born on Mar 24, 1888 at Lennox, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Henry Wieshan and Hattie De Buhr. Grace married Ransom Adney Melvin, son of Dr. Ransom D. Melvin and Fanny Monfore, on Nov 25, 1908 at Turner County, South Dakota.

     Henry married Hattie De Buhr.

     Hattie married Henry Wieshan.

      Clair Melvin was born circa 1911 at South Dakota. He was the son of Ransom Adney Melvin and Grace A. Wieshan.

      Jenna M. Melvin was born circa 1916 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Ransom Adney Melvin and Grace A. Wieshan.

      Shirley G. Melvin was born circa 1921 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Ransom Adney Melvin and Grace A. Wieshan.

     Sumner married Rachel Margaret Stanton.

     Rachel married Sumner Melvin.

     Jennie married Dr. Ransom D. Melvin, son of Sumner Melvin and Rachel Margaret Stanton, in 1897 at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota. Jennie Kendall died in Feb, 1899 at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota.

      Marie H. (Unknown) was born circa 1871 at Denmark. Marie married Dr. Ransom D. Melvin, son of Sumner Melvin and Rachel Margaret Stanton, circa 1904.

      Frank Monfore was born on Aug 1, 1868 at Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Frank married Anna Katherine Bouska, daughter of James Bouska, on Aug 28, 1902.
     

Frank Monfore, a long time resident of Springfield and community and member of a pioneer family, was born August 1, 1868, in Warren County, Ia. He was the second child in the family of Edward John and Charlotte Melick Monfore. In 1882, when a lad of 14 years, Frank came from Iowa to Springfield with his parents and others in the family. They located on a farm just north of Springfield but soon moved to town. Frank attended the grade school in town and was employed in a local blacksmith shop. In August 1902, Frank was married to Anna Katherine Bouska and for a time they resided in town where Mr. Monfore was engaged in various business ventures. At one time he served as town marshal. He also operated the Commercial House Hotel on College street and across the street from it the livery barn. He also served on a committee that built the Woodman Hall in town. While Mr. Monfore was town marshal many Indians camped nearby. At one time one of the Indians escaped from the town jail, which at that time was located south of the Commercial House in part of what is now the residence of Mrs. Stella Mathews. The prisoner also managed to get his team out of the livery barn. In 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Monfore and their three sons, Bryson, Clarence and John, moved to a farm two and one half miles northwest of Springfield where they engaged in farming and stock raising and in time replaced the little stone house with a large modern dwelling now occupied by the Platte Halseys. In semi-retirement, many years later they moved to Kingsburg where Mr. Monfore operated the King Co. grain elevator until failing health forced him to retire and move to a small home in Springfield. Mrs. Monfore was born August 1, 1878, near Tyndall. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bouska, pioneers who came to Bon Homme County from Bohemia in 1870. She attended rural schools from Bohemia in 1870. She attended rural schools and as a young woman was employed as a domestic until her marriage.

      Anna Katherine Bouska was born on Aug 1, 1878 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of James Bouska. Anna married Frank Monfore, son of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick, on Aug 28, 1902. Anna Katherine Bouska died on Aug 29, 1950 at age 72.

      Frank Bryson Monfore was born on Jun 1, 1903 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska. Frank married Odetta E. Opperman on Jul 18, 1927.

      Odetta E. Opperman was born on Jun 1, 1907. Odetta married Frank Bryson Monfore, son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska, on Jul 18, 1927. Odetta E. Opperman died in Mar, 1994 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 86.

      Clarence Harold Monfore was born on Dec 19, 1906 at South Dakota. He was the son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska. Clarence married Nina Thompson on Jul 19, 1933.

      Nina Thompson was born on Feb 2, 1908. Nina married Clarence Harold Monfore, son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska, on Jul 19, 1933.

      John Gordon Monfore was born on Sep 6, 1908 at South Dakota. He was the son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska. John married Flornece Kerr, daughter of John Fulton Kerr and Clara Van Allen, on Jul 15, 1934 at Custer County, South Dakota.

      Flornece Kerr was born on Oct 22. She was the daughter of John Fulton Kerr and Clara Van Allen. Flornece married John Gordon Monfore, son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska, on Jul 15, 1934 at Custer County, South Dakota.

     Karyn Jo Monfore was the daughter of John Gordon Monfore and Flornece Kerr. Karyn married Frank John Konfrst.

     John Douglas Monfore was the son of John Gordon Monfore and Flornece Kerr. John married Linda Goerse Johnson.

     Frank married Karyn Jo Monfore, daughter of John Gordon Monfore and Flornece Kerr.

     Karla Kristin Konfrst was the daughter of Frank John Konfrst and Karyn Jo Monfore.

     Gene John Konfrst was the son of Frank John Konfrst and Karyn Jo Monfore.

     Eryn Rae Konfrst was the daughter of Frank John Konfrst and Karyn Jo Monfore.

     Frank John Konfrst was the son of Frank John Konfrst and Karyn Jo Monfore.

     Linda married John Douglas Monfore, son of John Gordon Monfore and Flornece Kerr.

     John married Clara Van Allen.

     Clara married John Fulton Kerr.

     Don married Clarice Jennie Monfore, daughter of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers.

     Jon Monfore was the son of Robert Wayne Monfore and Alice Johnson.

      Ira Monfore was born on May 2, 1871 at Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Ira Monfore died on Mar 11, 1872 at Warren County, Iowa.

      (Unknown) Monfore was born on Jan 5, 1873 at Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. (Unknown) Monfore died on Jan 12, 1873 at Warren County, Iowa.

      Stella Monfore was born on Feb 8, 1874 at Rosemont, Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Stella married George Bond Mead, son of George Mead and Sarepta Louise Bond, on Sep 2, 1892 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Stella Monfore died on Jul 22, 1907 at Lopez, San Juan County, Washiington, at age 33.

      George Bond Mead was born on Sep 9, 1871 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of George Mead and Sarepta Louise Bond. George married Stella Monfore, daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick, on Sep 2, 1892 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. George married Gertrude Masters. George Bond Mead died on Aug 27, 1937 at Lopez Island, San Juan County, Washiington, at age 65. George was buried at Lopez Union Cemetery, Lopez Island, San Juan County, Washington.