Lilas Edna Haynie

b. 2 July 1894, d. 20 June 1960
  • Lilas Edna Haynie was born on 2 July 1894 in La Monte, Pettis County, Missouri.
  • William U. Haynie and Margaret Ellen Woodward appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. Other members of the household included Lilas Edna Haynie, Ruth W. Haynie and Chester William Haynie.
  • Margaret Ellen Woodward appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri, at 210 Maple Avenue. Other members of the household included Lilas Edna Haynie, Ruth W. Haynie and Chester William Haynie.
  • The following appeared on 12 February 1915 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Miss Lilas Haynie of Monroe City, Mo., is the guest of [her first cousins] Misses Lucile and Bess White of West Second street.
  • She married Ray Edwin Yowell, son of Daniel Kirtley Yowell and Pauline Anna Leean Young, 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.
  • 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 Lilas Edna Haynie, Ray Edwin Yowell. Ray and Lilas also were enumerated in Hidalgo County, Texas.
  • The following biographical sketch was published in History of Daviess & Gentry Counties, Missouri (1922):
         Henry H. Green, a well known merchant of Pattonsburg, was born in Marion County, Mo., near Monroe City, June 19, 1890. He is a son of August H. and Laura H. (Hatch) Green.
         August H. Green was born in Marion County, Mo., and was a prominent grain dealer during his life. He owned 140 acres of land and carried on general farming with his grain business. He died in April, 1908, and is buried in Monroe City, Mo. Mr. Green was a member of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Green's father, Henry, Hatch, at one time owned what is now a part of the Wabash Railroad, which ran from Pattonsburg to Brunswick, Mo. For a number of years, Mr. Hatch was treasurer of the Burlington and Southwest Railroad. He served as mayor of Chillicothe, for three terms. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Hatch died in California in in 1920. To August H. and Laura (Hatch) Green two children were born, as follows: Henry H., the subject of this sketch; Amy, born March 26, 1892, and Died Feb. 26, 1921. She is buried in Monroe City, Mo.
         Henry H. Green was reared in Monroe City, and received his education in the public schools. In 1906 Mr. Green engaged in the grain business at Monroe City, Mo., and in 1914 began traveling as a grain buyer for a St. Louis grain company. In July, 1917, Mr. Green came to Pattonsburg, where he became engaged in the Pattonsburg Milling and Elevator Com pany, and has been successful in this business. He is also interested in the grain elevator of Lock Springs, Mo., which ships 300 cars of grain a year. He is widely and favorably known throughout Daviess County as a grain dealer.
         On July 6, 1917, Mr. Green was married to Ruth Haynie, a native of Hannibal, Mo., and daughter of Mr. Haynie and Margaret (Woodard) Haynie. Mrs. Haynie was born in Kentucky and is now residing in Monroe City, Mo. Mr. Haynie died in 1907 and is buried in Hannibal Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Haynie were the parents of three children, as follows : Lilas, the wife of Ray Yowell, automobile agent, Mission, Texas; Chester, en listed among the first men during the World War in 1917, and was sent to France from Camp Funston. He was gassed during the war, having taken part in many battles.
         To Henry H. and Ruth (Haynie) Green one child has been born, Henry H. Green, Jr., born Jan. 12, 1919.
         In politics Mr. Green is a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Green has an extensive acquaintance in Daviess County and stands high in the community.
  • Lilas Edna Haynie appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri, at 913 Center boarding in the household of widow Della Fowkes.
  • She was employed as a saleslady by a retail drygoods establishment, according to the 1930 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.
  • At the time of her death Lilas Edna Haynie was living in Monroe City, Monroe County, Missouri, at 26 Second Street.
  • Lilas Edna Haynie died on 20 June 1960 at age 65 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, at University of Missouri Hospital . Informant was Edna Boulware.
  • She was interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri.
  • Last Edited: 21 Nov 2016

Family: Ray Edwin Yowell b. 1 October 1891, d. July 1973