Volney Stiles (1844 - 1918)

Born 3 Apr 1844 in Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Nixon) Stiles — married 22 Feb 1866 in Grant, Wisconsin, United States

Died 7 Oct 1918 at age 74 in Butler, Kansas, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Stiles Name Study.

Volney Stiles was born on April 3, 1844 in Ohio, United States.

Volney (21) married Mary Ann Nixon (22) (born on January 9, 1844 in Illinois, United States; daughter of [mother]) on February 22, 1866 in Grant.^{[1] [2]}

In 1870, Volney (26) was living in Paris, Grant with Mary Stiles (26), and Frank Stiles (4). ^[3]

In 1880, Volney (36)'s occupation was 'farmer'. He was living in Bruno Township, Butler with his wife, Mary A. (36); their children, Frank (13), and Fred (9); his sister, Alice L. Metier (23); and John L. Metier (27, brother-in-law), and Maud Metier (3, niece). ^[4]

In 1895, Volney (51) was living in Butler with Mary A Stiles (51), Fred Stiles (24), and Nettie Stiles (10). ^[5]

In 1900, Volney (56) was living in Benton, Butler with his wife, Mary A (56); and their daughter, Nettie (16). ^[6]

In 1910, Volney (66) was living in household of Herbert M Bagley (32) in Plum Grove, Butler with his daughter, Nettie Bagley (24); and Herbert M Bagley (32, son-in-law), Marie Bagley (4), Mary A Stiles (66), Joseph Stunkard (45), Jesse Barnhart (21), and May Gaskel (24). ^[7]

In 1915, Volney (71) was living in Benton, Butler with Volney Stiles (undefined), and Mary Stiles (undefined). ^[8]

Volney died on October 7, 1918, aged 74. He was buried in Eastern Cemetery, Forest, Scott County, Mississippi.^{[9] [10]}

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007622428; FHL microfilm: 1266985
   FamilySearch Record: XR5D-RVT (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Volney Stites marriage to Miss Mary Ann Nixon on 22 Feb 1866 in Grant, Wisconsin, United States.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007622428; FHL microfilm: 1266985; Record number: 91; Packet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: XR8X-5H9 (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Volney Stites marriage to Miss Mary Ann Nixon on 22 Feb 1866 in Grant, Wisconsin, United States.
3. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 18; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 22; Digital film/folder number: 004268462; FHL microfilm: 000553216; Image number: 293; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01488-5
   FamilySearch Record: MN9J-P87 (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XCM3-X7W
   Volney Stiles (27) head of household in Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Ohio.
4. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00028; Digital film/folder number: 005160636; FHL microfilm: 1254375; Image number: 85; Sheet number: 101; Sheet letter: C
   FamilySearch Record: MFPK-P6D (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB8-941Z
   Volney Stiles (37), married, Farmer, head of household in Bruno Township, Butler, Kansas, United States. Born in Ohio, United States.
5. ↑ 1895 Census: "Kansas State Census, 1895"
   citing Page: 1; Line: 24; Digital film/folder number: 007839003; FHL microfilm: 000570234; Image number: 65
   FamilySearch Record: QL8V-324V (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS31-MDJT
   Valney Stiles (52) in Butler, Kansas, United States. Born in Ohio.
6. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 47; Digital film/folder number: 004120135; FHL microfilm: 1240472; Image number: 590; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00846-7
   FamilySearch Record: MMTQ-TB3 (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6LD4-9DW
   Volney Stiles (57), married head of household in Benton, Butler, Kansas, United States. Born in Ohio.
7. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971446; FHL microfilm: 1374446; Image number: 859; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03364-0
   FamilySearch Record: M2HP-KNJ (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRK9-5NS
   Volney Stiles (67), married father-in-law, in household of Herbert M Bagley (32) in Plum Grove, Butler, Kansas, United States. Born in Ohio.
8. ↑ 1915 Census: "Kansas State Census, 1915"
   citing Page: 5; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 101848766; Image number: 242
   FamilySearch Record: QGLN-FN6B (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQK-G9VW-Y
   Volney Stiles (71) in Benton, Butler, Kansas, United States. Born in Ohio.
9. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #161590629 (accessed 5 March 2024)
   Memorial page for Volney Stiles (3 Apr 1844-6 Oct 1918), citing Eastern Cemetery, Forest, Scott County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Sarah Ketchum (contributor 48748145).
10. ↑ Death of son Frank S Stiles: "Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960"
    citing Choudrant, Lincoln, Louisiana, certificate number 13092, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 2,358,536
    FamilySearch Record: F39N-L76 (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-69CW-MY4
    V Stiles in death record for son Frank S Stiles 16 Oct 1939 in Choudrant, Lincoln, Louisiana.

See also:

• Pension:

"United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933"
citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,636,209
FamilySearch Record: QJD3-5LQ6 (accessed 29 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 939K-XF3T-CL
Name: Volney Stiles; Pension Date: 1907-1933; Pension Place: United States; Death Date: 07 Oct 1918; Military Information: Army Invalid; Dasverify: 14-MAR-14.

• Military:

"United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938"
citing p. 3300, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1749 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 19; FHL microfilm 1,547,495
FamilySearch Record: V4X6-FP1 (accessed 29 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9P8R-QR7
Name: Volney Stiles; Military Service Date: 1914; Military Service Place: Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States; Birth Date: 1844; Birth Place: , Ohio; Age: 70; Event Type: Military Service; Sup Nara Roll Number: 19; Sup Register Number: Register, no. 3000-4499.

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 05 May 2022, 17:36), entry for Volney Stiles (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LCJ5-4QB ); contributed by various users.