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Margaret Melvina James McCoid

Female 1904 - 1998  (94 years)


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  • Name Margaret Melvina James McCoid 
    Nickname Vina 
    Born 11 Jan 1904  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 14 Dec 1998  Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Silver Lake Cemetery, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4747  Rossville
    Last Modified 12 Feb 2018 

    Father Charles Edward James,   b. 29 Jul 1875, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jun 1966  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Mollie M Reser James,   b. 25 Jan 1877, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1941, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Family ID F3302  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harley Clinton McCoid,   b. 28 May 1900, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1978, Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 6 Nov 1923  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Barbara McCoid Wegener,   b. 7 Aug 1928
     2. James H McCoid
    Documents
    Marriage- James, Vina-McCoid, Harley
    Marriage- James, Vina-McCoid, Harley
    James-McCoid
    Miss Vina James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. James, of Rossville, and Mr. Harley C. McCoid, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. McCoid, of Silver Lake, were united in marriage Tuesday, Nov. 6. The wedding occurred at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Vernon Frank, 204 Greenwood, Topeka, at 4 o'clock, Rev. Ryerson, of the Trinity Methodist church, officiating. The only witnesses were Mr. William James brother of the bride and Mrs. Frank.

    The bride wore a suit of dark blue Poriet twill, and black hat. A blouse was trimmed to match her fawn colored gauntlet gloves. A corsage bouquet of pink roses was worn.

    The wedding party returned to the bride's home where an elaborate dinner was served at 7 o'clock fro the members of the two families.

    After a short trip to Arkansas City, Mr. and Mrs. McCoid will be "at home" to their friends at Silver Lake after November 12.

    [8 Nov 1923]
    Anniversary- McCoid, Harley and Margaret
    Anniversary- McCoid, Harley and Margaret
    McCoids To Celebrate Golden Anniversary
    Mr. and Mrs. Harley McCoid, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, November 4, with a reception at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Hosts for the occasion will be their daughter, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Wegener and Mr. Wegener, and their son. Major James H. McCoid and Mrs. McCoid, and their four grandchildren - Scott, Jill and Jay McCoid, and Dennis Wegener.

    Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2:00 to 4:30. The couple requests no gifts be presented.

    Mr. and Mrs. McCoid were married November 6, 1923, at the home of Mr. McCoid’s sister, Ruth, in Topeka. A wedding dinner was given that evening for the members of both families by Mrs. McCoid’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. James in Rossville.
    Last Modified 12 Feb 2018 11:46:18 
    Family ID F2833  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Dec 1998 - Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Silver Lake Cemetery, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- McCoid, Vina 1
    Obituary- McCoid, Vina 1
    Vina McCoid
    Vina McCoid, 94, Hiawatha, died Monday, December 14,1998, at a Hiawatha nursing home.

    Mrs. McCoid taught school in a one-room school house in Kingsville many years ago.

    She was born January 11,1904, near Rossville, the daughter of Charles and Mollie Reser James. She attended school at Rossville and earned a teaching certificate at Emporia State Teacher’s College. She lived in the Silver Lake and Rossville areas many years before she moved to Hiawatha in 1978.

    Mrs. McCoid was a member of the United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake, HU Chapter of the PEO Sisterhood in Hiawatha, was active in the Extension Unit, and a 4-H club leader for many years. She also was a charter member of the community club of Silver Lake.

    She married Harley C. McCoid November 6, 1923. He died December 28,1978.

    Survivors include a son, James McCoid, McCall, IN; a daughter, Barbara Wegener, Hiawatha; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

    Her service was Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, Hiawatha. Graveside service was Wednesday at the Silver Lake Cemetery.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or the First United Methodist Church, Hiawatha, and sent in care of Framke-Casselman-Meek Funeral Home, Hiawatha.
    Obituary- McCoid, Vina 2
    Obituary- McCoid, Vina 2
    Vina McCoid
    HIAWATHA — Vina McCoid, 94, Hiawatha, died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, at a Hiawatha nursing home.

    Mrs. McCoid taught school in a one- room school house in Kingsville many years ago.

    She was born Jan. 11, 1904, near Rossville, the daughter of Charles and Mollie Reser James. She attended school at Rossville and she earned a teaching certificate at Emporia State Teachers College. She lived in the Silver Lake and Rossville area many years before she moved to Hiawatha in 1978.

    Mrs. McCoid was a member of the United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake, HU Chapter of the PEO Sisterhood in Hiawatha, and she was active in the extension unit and a 4-H club leader for many years. She also was a charter member of the community club of Silver Lake.

    She married Harley C. McCoid on Nov. 6, 1923. He died Dec. 28, 1978.

    Survivors include a son, James McCoid, McCall, Ind.; a daughter, Barbara Wegener, Hiawatha; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

    Services will be at 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Methodist Church or the First United Methodist Church at Hiawatha and sent in care of Framke-Casselman-Meek Funeral Home in Hiawatha.