Darthula Dalue Eads nee Smith

Dorthula Dalue Eads nee Smith was born 25 August, 1873. She was the daughter of one Charles Franklin and Lucinda Smith. Lucinda`s maiden name is unknown to me at this time. Dorthula is said to have been born near Lodi, Missouri.

On 29 February, 1896 in Wayne County, Missouri, Dorthula married one William Franklin Eads Jr, son of William Franklin Eads Sr and Amanda America Clementine Eads nee McDaniel.

Dorthula and William had six children: Frank, Buck,Mollie Camaline, Columbus Franklin, James Arnold and Ruth.  Their daughter Mollie married a Pearl Marion Tipton son of Richard "O" Dick Tipton and Mary Lavina Eliza Leach. Their daughter Ruth married a Nicholson.

Granny as she was lovingly called is said to have had beautiful red hair. I am guessing that must be where some of my reddish high lights came from!

Darthula passed away 13 November 1963 in or near Greenville, Wayne County, Missouri. She was laid to rest at the New Prospect Cemetery in Silva, Wayne County, Missouri.