Flora McCurdy

     Flora was born on Friday, 28 May 1869 at Williamsburg, Franklin County, Kansas. She was the daughter of John Charles McCurdy and Evaline Cowan. As of 28 December 1910,her married name was Horne. Flora married Isaac H. Horne on 28 December 1910 at Williamsburg, Franklin County, Kansas. They were married at the home of the bride's parents. [newspaper announcement - Williamsburg Star 29 December 1810] 4 February 1920, the U.S. Federal Census listed Flora and her husband, Isaac, living in the home of her parents at Williamsburg Township, Franklin County, Kansas. Enumerated in this household were John McCurdy [74 Illinois], his wife: E.C. McCurdy [70 Illinois], their son-in-law: Issac H Horne [62 Indiana] & their daughter Flora Horne [50 Kansas]. John & Evaline owned their farm free and clear. John was working as a real estate agent, Evaline was working as a printer for herself, and Issac was a salesman for a retail store.¹ 24 April 1930, the U.S. Federal Census listed Flora and her husband, Isaac, in the household of her mother at Williamsburg Township, Franklin County, Kansas. Enumerated in this household were Evaline McCurdy [80 Illinois] her daughter: Flora Horne [60 Kansas], her son-in-law: Issac H. [73 Indiana]. Evaline owned her farm valued at $3000.00. Issac was a bookkeeper for a department store.² Flora's husband, Isaac, died in 1930 in Williamsburg, Franklin County, Kansas, at age 72 years, leaving her a widow. Flora departed this life in 1937 at Williamsburg, Franklin County, Kansas, at age 67 years. Flora was laid to rest in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Williamsburg, Franklin County, Kansas, in the west center section.³