Floyd Albert Jares (1920 - 1991)

Born 11 Apr 1920 in Rural Staples, Cass, Minnesota

Ancestors

Husband of Iris Veronica (Hoemberg) Jares — married 18 Feb 1954 in Long Prairie, Todd, Minnesota

Descendants

Died 9 Nov 1991 at age 71 in Staples, Todd, Minnesota

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Biography

Floyd Jares served in the United States Army in World War II
Service started: 10 Nov 1941
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Service ended:

Floyd Albert Jares was born April 11, 1920^[1][2] in Byron Township (North of Staples), Cass, Minnesota. His parents were Anthony Louis Jares and Mary Nanik. The family lived on a small farm and traveled to Staples to purchase necessities.^[3] He was the third oldest of ten children.

Floyd was fourteen when his father died. It was necessary for him to leave country school and work to support the family. So he only earned an eighth grade education.

He traveled west to Susanville, California where sister Mary Ann lived with her husband.^[4] He was inducted into the Army and became a cook during his time served for World War Il.^[5]

While in the army, he requested to take training to be a carpenter where he learned these skills.

He returned after the war to Staples where he worked as a cabinetmaker. He expanded his business and built large buildings with a crew of many men. His youngest sister, Katherine, lived with him and came home from high school during her lunch hour and made lunch for the crew. In 1950, he lived on the south side of Staples with his siblings: Harold, Frank, Ken, Violet and Kay.^[6]

Floyd married Iris Veronica Hoemberg, February 18, 1954 in Long Prairie, Todd, Minnesota. Their first home was on the south side of Staples, Todd, Minnesota. They later moved to fourth north street. In 1973, Floyd moved his family to their farm in Motley, Todd, Minnesota.

During their early marriage, Floyd and Iris traveled in a trailer to neighboring states. With his crew, he built several large buildings. Iris cooked for the men.

Floyd was the father of five boys: Mark^[7], Jay^[8], Floyd, Jr.^[9], Phillip^[10] and James^[11]. He continued his construction business and maintained the family farm.

The farm was two miles southwest of Motley, Todd, Minnesota. It consisted of almost 400 acres. Some of the land was rented to other farmers so they could pasture their cattle. Fifteen acres were planted sweet corn while other fields grew corn to feed the animals. Livestock included: cows, pigs, chickens, geese, rabbits. Several horses grazed the land. In 1974, Floyd was interested in having a game farm where others could come and hunt. He purchased 500 pheasant chicks. His son Phillip was responsible to feed them and remove dead chicks. Unfortunately, only 20 chicks survived to maturity when they were released.

In the late 80's Floyd's health declined and it was discovered that he had an inoperable brain tumor. He underwent therapy but never recovered to enjoy the few remaining years. He moved to the Staples nursing home where he died November 23, 1991.^[12] He is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Staples, Wadena, Minnesota. ^[13]

Military Service

Name: Floyd A Jares, Name (Original): JARES FLOYD A, Event Type: Military Service, Event Date: 10 Nov 1941, Event Place: Presidio Of Monterey, California, United States, Race: White, Citizenship Status: citizen, Birth Year: 1920, Birthplace: CALIFORNIA, Education Level: Grammar school, Civilian Occupation: Carpenters, Marital Status: Single, without dependents, Military Rank: Private, Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, Army Component: Regular Army^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ ”Minnesota Birth Certificate Index”,http://people.mnhs.org/finder/bci/1920-05106?return=brand%3Dpeople%26q%3DFloyd%2520Albert%2520Jares.
2. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JLKW-JY7 : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Jares, 09 Nov 1991; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3CT-HCH : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd A Jares in entry for Tony L Jares, 1930.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K97W-ZLB : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Jares in household of John D Volner, Honey Lake Judicial Township, Lassen, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 18-5A, sheet 2A, family 33, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 218.
5. ↑ ”U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946”,Online publication - National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.www.ancestry.com
6. ↑ 1950 US Federal Census, FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHK-SQHW-KK4D?personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3A6FMP-M1R1
7. ↑ "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC28-GSC : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Albert Jares in entry for Mark Anthony Jares, 15 Feb 1955; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Todd, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
8. ↑ "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC65-B8H : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Albert Jares in entry for Jay Michael Jares, 21 Aug 1956; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Todd, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
9. ↑ "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC5C-J86 : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Albert Jares in entry for Floyd Louis Jares, 04 Feb 1958; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Todd, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
10. ↑ "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC6G-8SP : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Albert Jares in entry for Phillip John Jares, 22 Feb 1959; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Todd, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
11. ↑ "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC8P-STJ : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Albert Jares in entry for James Edward Jares, 15 Jul 1965; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Wadena, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
12. ↑ "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V47K-G8S : accessed 6 June 2016), Floyd Albert Jares, 09 Nov 1991; from "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2001); citing Wadena, Minnesota, record 2405758, certificate number 031255, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
13. ↑ First-hand information as remembered by Phillip Jares, Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
14. ↑ WWII: "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8B7-PSN : 5 December 2014), Floyd A Jares, enlisted 10 Nov 1941, Presidio Of Monterey, California, United States; citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 126323, National Archives at College Park, Maryland.