Ray Edwin Yowell

b. 1 October 1891, d. July 1973
  • Ray Edwin Yowell was born on 1 October 1891 in Monroe County, Missouri.
  • He married Lilas Edna Haynie, daughter of William U. Haynie and Margaret Ellen Woodward, on 18 November 1916 in Monroe City, Monroe County, Missouri, with J. Lapsley Alderson officiating.
  • The following appeared on 21 November 1916 in the Monroe City Democrat: Miss Lilas Haynie and Ray E. Yowell were quietly married at high noon Saturday, Nov. 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Longmire. Rev. Mr. Alderson performed the ceremony. Only relatives and a few intimate friends were present. After the ceremony a two course luncheon was served.
         The bride wore a traveling suit of wisteria broadcloth with hat to match. She is the older daughter of Mrs. W. W. Longmire and is a favorite in social circles.
         The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Yowell. He is in business with his father and is making a success of the work.
         Teh bridal couple went to Plamyra in a car and took No. 4 for Quincy. They left that night on No. 56 for Chicago where they will spend several days.
         They will be at home to their friends in the Woodson Apartments after December first.
  • Ray Edwin Yowell registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Marion County, Missouri, while living with his wife Monroe City, and self-employed there as a farmer and farm manager.
  • Lilas Edna Haynie and Ray Edwin Yowell appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Missouri City, Hidalgo County, Texas. Actually they were enumerated twice in Hidalgo County, and also in the household of Ray's parents in Monroe City, Missouri.
  • Daniel Kirtley Yowell and Pauline Anna Leean Young appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Monroe City, Monroe County, Missouri, at 419 Vine. Other members of the household included Ray Edwin Yowell, Lilas Edna Haynie. Ray and Lilas also were enumerated in Hidalgo County, Texas.
  • He was a garage mechanic in one place and a merchant operating a Ford agency in the other, according to the 1920 census.
  • The following appeared on 6 December 1930 in the Moberly Monitor-Index and Democrat: (Paris) Lilias Yowell was granted a divorce from Ray Yowell, both of Monroe City, in Monroe County circuit court Thursday. Plaintiff was given restoration of her maiden name.
  • The SSDI lists Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, as the last residence of record of Ray Edwin Yowell.
  • Ray Edwin Yowell died in July 1973 at age 81.
  • Last Edited: 21 Nov 2016

Family: Lilas Edna Haynie b. 2 July 1894, d. 20 June 1960