8711. Robert Floyd ALMY (Guy Floyd ALMY , Floyd Blanchard ALMY , Frederick Beebe ALMY , Thomas J ALMY , Benjamin ALMY , Abigail SISSON , John , George , Richard ) was born 24 Nov 1918 in Greenwich, Washington County, New York. He died 5 Jan 1978 in Cohoes, Albany County, New York.

8713. Guy John ALMY (Guy Floyd ALMY , Floyd Blanchard ALMY , Frederick Beebe ALMY , Thomas J ALMY , Benjamin ALMY , Abigail SISSON , John , George , Richard ) was born 23 Jun 1924 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He died 19 Mar 1984 in Albany, Albany County, New York.

8741. Grant Clark SISSON (Edgar Allen , Arnold Clark , Rodman , George , Rodman , Barnet , James , George , Richard ) was born 23 Jun 1885. He died 1956.

8751. George Harvey SISSON (Charles Harvey , Harvey , Daniel , Jabez , John , Joseph , James , George , Richard ) was born 12 Mar 1880 in Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa. He died 18 Nov 1956 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming and was buried 21 Nov 1956 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.

Census of 1880: Canton, Benton Co., Iowa; Census of 1895 Canton, Benton Co., Iowa; Census of 1900 Canton, Benton Co., Iowa; Census of 1905 Wall Lake, Wright Co., Iowa; Census of 1910 Pine Bluffs, Laramie Co., Wyoming (Ed 94,Sht 5A, Ln 48); Census of 1920 Pine Bluffs, Laramie Co., Wyoming (Ed 42, Sht 10B, Ln 61). Occupation: farmer, harness maker. From newspaper clipping sent to me by Calvin Sisson. "Funeral services were held at the Methodist church here yesterday at 2 pm for George Harvey Sisson, 76, pioneer resident, who died Sunday at Memorial hospital in Cheyenne.  Rev. Robert Markham officiated and burial was in the Pine Bluffs cemetery. He was born Mar 12, 1880 at Shellsburg, IA., and was married Apr 19, 1904, to Orrie B. Barton at her parents' home in Benton County, IA., until  coming to Wyoming in 1909, when they homesteaded 11 1/2 miles south of  Pine Bluffs.  In 1929 they moved into town where Mr. Sisson operated a shoe and harness shop until retiring in 1950.  He joined the Baptist church at the age of 20. Surviving besides his wife are seven daughters,  five sons, 36 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A daughter Wilma died in infancy. Pall bearers were Claude Nussbaum Sr., Ralph Shipp, Homer Higday, Henry Constable, Jake Baskins and Clyde Maxfield."

George married Ora Braytonette BARTON, daughter of Orlo Bennezette BARTON and Mary A. ADAMSON, on 19 Apr 1904 in Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa. Ora was born 9 Apr 1886 in Canton, Benton Co., Iowa. She died 9 Jun 1965 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming and was buried in Pine Bluffs Cemetery, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.

A census of 1895 shows Ora Barton at Canton, Benton County, Iowa, and of 1905 at Wall Lake, Wright County, Iowa, and of 1910 at Pine Bluffs, Laramie, Wyoming (Ed 94, Sht 5A, Ln 48), and of 1920 at Pine Bluffs, Laramie, Wyoming (Ed 42, Sht 10B, Ln 61). Occupation housewife. She was twin to Orrie Barton. Prior to 1910 Orrie Sisson ran the Hotel and George and brother Ray ran the livery stable in Galt, Iowa, the Hotel and Livery, SISSON Bros.,  Proprietors, Livery and Dray Line. A newspaper clipping sent to me by Calvin Sisson: says "Services for Mrs. Orrie B. Sisson, 79, of 407 W 4th St., Pine  Bluffs, WY, who died yesterday at Memorial hospital after an extended illness, will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Pine Bluffs Methodist church.  The Rev. A. L. Kongable will officiate.  Burial will be at the Pine Bluffs cemetery. Born at Benton County, IA, Mrs. Sisson had been a resident of Pine Bluffs since 1909.  She was a member of the Parkers Grove Baptist church in Shellsburg, IA. Surviving are 12 children, and a brother, Clarence Barton of Shellsburg, IA.; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Morris and Mrs Lydia Fisher, both of Shellsburg, and Mrs Elva Byram of Chanute, KS. The Wiederspahn Chapel of the Chimes is in charge of arrangements."

8753. Lucy Mabel SISSON (Charles Harvey , Harvey , Daniel , Jabez , John , Joseph , James , George , Richard ) was born 5 Feb 1887 in Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa. She died 12 May 1956 in Galt, Wright Co., Iowa.

EVEN:
TYPE Buried
PLAC Galt Cemetery, Galt, Wright, IA

TYPE Census (1)
PLAC 1895 Canton, Benton, IA

TYPE Census (2)
PLAC 1900 Canton, Benton, IA

TYPE Census (3)
PLAC 1925 New Castle, Garfield, CO
From Obit for mother

TYPE Census (4)
PLAC 1930 New Castle, Garfield, CO
From Obit for father

The Belmond Independent, Belmond, Wright, IA, Thurs, May 17, 1956, Pg 5,  Col 5: Final Rites Held For Mabel Probst
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational  church for Mrs. Mabel Probst, 69, who died suddenly Saturday morning of a heart attack at the home of her daughter, Sarah Probst.  Rev. William  Schorman officiated over the rites and Johnston Funeral Home was in  charge.  Burial was in the cemetery at Galt.
 Pallbearers were Arnold Mennenga, Peter Bohning, Henry Larsen, Lloyd  Lewis, Emory Thompson and Charles Norris.
 Lucy Mabel Sisson was born at Shellsburg on Feb 5, 1877 (it was 1887),  daughter of Charles and Katherine Sisson.  At the age of 18 she moved to  Wright county, living first south of Clarion and later assisting her  brother George in operation of a hotel at Galt.
 She was married on Nov. 24, 1908 (it was the 25th), to John Probst of  Galt.  Following his death on Nov. 17, 1926, she moved to Belmond and had made her home here since that time.  Mrs. Probst was a member of the Galt Congregational church, transferring her membership to the church of the  same denomination here on moving to Belmond.  She was a faithful member  of the church's adult Bible class and Women's Fellowship.  She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge.
 Surviving are the three children born to her and Mr. Probst and a  step-daughter: (in that order) Sarah Probst of Belmond, Mrs. Robert  (Grace) Lobdell of Ottumwa and Charles of Radmor, Pa.; and Mrs. Norris  (Genevieve) Odland of Clarion.  She also leaves 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and two brothers, George Sisson of Pine Bluff, Wyo., and Ray of Springfield, Mo.

Lucy married John Adolph PROBST on 25 Nov 1908 in Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa. John was born 23 Jan 1875 in Clinton, Clinton Co., Iowa. He died 17 Nov 1926 in Galt, Wright Co., Iowa.

EVEN:
TYPE Buried
PLAC Galt Cemetery, Galt, Wright, IA

From newspaper clipping sent to me by Calvin Sisson.
"John Adolph Probst was born on January 23, 1875, at Clinton, Iowa, this  being his home until he grew to manhood.  Coming with his parents to  Wright county in the year 1895.   On March 23, 1904, he was united in  marriage to Martha Hildahl and to this union one child was born.  Mrs.  Jeneve Odland of Clarion.  His wife, Martha, passed away on September 22, 1906.   He was united in marriage on November 25, 1908 to Mable Sisson  and to this union three children were born, Sarah A., Grayce L., and  Chas. E. Probst, all at home.  He also leaves to mourn his loss his  father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Probst of Galt; his wife; four  children; one brother, and four sisters, and other relatives and a host  of friends.  Mr. Probst had lived in Wright county for over thirty years, the last eighteen of which he has carried the mail on the rural route  from Galt, missing only a few days during that length of time until his  recent illness came upon him.  One winter day he could not get through to some of the mail boxes, so he walked through the snow in order that the  people might receive their mail, which shows his faithfulness to the work he had in hand.  He was active up until the last two months when he was  afflicted with his serious illness, which resulted in his passing away,  November 17, 1926, at the age of 51 years, 9 months, and 25 days.   He  was a man among men, highly esteemed by all.  His home and family were  his pride and joy.  A faithful husband and companion, a loving father and good neighbor.  Galt and community has lost a good citizen.  He was very active in the order of Odd Fellows of which he has been a member the last 21 years.   The funeral was held at the Congregational church in Galt, on  November 19, 1926.  Rev. G. T. Farnham officiating with the local I. O.  O. F. lodge assisting."

Newspaper clipping  The Wright County Monitor, Clarion, IA, Wed Dec 2,  1908, Pg 8, Col2.
"It is a pleasure this week to chronicle the marriage of two of our  worthy young people, Mr. John Probst and Miss (Lucy) Mabel Sisson.  They  were married at Clairon Wednesday by; Rev. Spence of the Methodist  church.  Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sisson, father and mother of the bride,  accompanied the young people to Clairon.  Soon after the ceremony the  bridal couple departed for Grand Meadow, Minn., to spend Thanksgiving  with the groom's parents and other relatives.  They returned Tuesday and  will soon be at home to their many friends in the rooms over the bank.  A host of friends join with us in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Probst a long, happy and prosperous wedded life."

8763. Gladys SISSON (Buel Willis , William Henry , James L. , Sanford , Jabez , Joseph , James , George , Richard ) was born about 1885.

Gladys married Gordon EDMONDS. Gordon was born about 1880.