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Descendant Chart for James Pollard
Descendant Chart for Gerrard Banks

Citations

1. [S216] Eugenia Pollard household, 1920 U. S. Census, Garrard County, Kentucky, population schedule, Lancaster Township, ED 56, sheet 13A, family 297, dwelling 300, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 570.
2. [S497] Donna Ryan, "Pollard GEDCOM", compiled 13 Aug 1995.
3. [S497] Donna Ryan, "Pollard GEDCOM", citing family group sheets viewed at Garrard County library, and Alice Montgomery's Pollard family bible records.

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Descendant Chart for James Pollard
Descendant Chart for Gerrard Banks

Citations

1. [S497] Donna Ryan, "Pollard GEDCOM", compiled 13 Aug 1995.
2. [S497] Donna Ryan, "Pollard GEDCOM", citing family group sheets, viewed at Garrard County library, and Alice Montgomery's Pollard family bible records.

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Descendant Chart for James Pollard
Descendant Chart for Gerrard Banks

Citations

1. [S497] Donna Ryan, "Pollard GEDCOM", compiled 13 Aug 1995.

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Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner
Descendant Chart for James Pollard
Descendant Chart for Drury Fletcher
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     Frank Cox Pollard was born on 18 August 1895 at Monroe County, Missouri.^1,2,5,6 He was the son of Walter Harris Pollard and Mary Rovilla Cox.^1,3,4 Frank Cox Pollard married Opal Thompson, daughter of James A. Thompson and Alice Haley, on 3 July 1918 at Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. The couple was married by T. Herison.^7,8,9 Frank died on 12 March 1976 at age 80 years, 6 months and 23 days at Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri.^5,2,8 He was buried on 15 March 1976 at in Marion County, Missouri.¹⁰
     

The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Frank was enumerated in the household of Walter Harris Pollard as his son, "Frank C. Pollard", at Union Township, at Monroe County, Missouri. His given age was 4, and he was said to have been born in Missouri in August 1896.³ (Click on the icon to see the image.).

The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Frank was enumerated in the household of Walter Harris Pollard as his son, "Frank C. Pollard", at Union Township, at Monroe County, Missouri. His given age was 14 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was a farm laborer on a home farm, and he attended school.⁴

Frank began military service as a private in the Army on 14 August 1918 at Paris, Monroe County, Missouri. He attended Sweeney & Rahe Auto School, Kansas City, Missouri to 18 September 1918 and served in the signal corps until his discharge.¹¹

The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Frank was enumerated as "Frank Pollard", head of a household at Bourbon Township, Boone County, Missouri. His given age was 24, and he was said to have been born in Missouri. He was married, and was an auto mechanic at a garage. He rented his home. Enumerated with him was his wife, Opal Pollard. Also enumerated in his household was Iris Ithema Pollard.¹²

At the age of 79, Frank was widowed 18 May 1975 when his wife Opal died at Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri.^13,9,8

His obituary appeared on 14 March 1976 in the newspaper at Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri. Archie Vernon Pollard, Ithema Hoenes, John Will Odus Pollard, Mary Boughan and Lyda Belle Pollard were named as survivors.¹⁴ (Click on the icon to see the image.).¹⁴

The cause of Frank's death was an apparent heart attack.¹⁵

Children of Frank Cox Pollard and Opal Thompson

Iris Ithema Pollard (living)^12,7
Archie Vernon Pollard (excluded)

Citations

1. [S943] Mary Rovilla Pollard, "Family Records of Mary Rovilla Pollard", compiled before 1926. Mary Rovilla Pollard recorded family information before her death. A copy was sent to me by a descendant, Larry Pollard, who received the original from his grandmother, Ithema Pollard Hoenes. They are in Mary's handwriting, and include this note: "Please accept this fam. record from your Mother. I have tried to have it correct & have spent many hours in preparing it. Trust you will appreciate and treasure it in loving rememberance. Also as a reminder of our earthly ties which must soon be severed. Mother". Frank Cox Pollard born August 18, 1893...at old home near Middle Grove.
2. [S488] Note written by Mary Pollard Boughan (Pittsfield, Illinois), undated; held by Cheryl Freeman, (Dallas, TX).
3. [S53] Walter H. Pollard household, 1900 U. S. Census, Monroe County, Missouri, population schedule, Union Township, ED 124, page 5A, dwelling 85, family 87, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 876.
4. [S340] Walter H. Pollard household, 1910 U. S. Census, Monroe County, Missouri, population schedule, Union Township, ED 129, sheet 7B, dwelling 162, family 163, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 800.
5. [S330] Social Security Death Index. Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com.
6. [S340] 1910 U. S. Census, Monroe County, Missouri, population schedule, Union Township, ED 129, sheet 7B, dwelling 162, family 163.
7. [S943] Mary Rovilla Pollard, "Family Records of Mary Rovilla Pollard". Mary Rovilla Pollard recorded family information before her death. A copy was sent to me by a descendant, Larry Pollard, who received the original from his grandmother, Ithema Pollard Hoenes. They are in Mary's handwriting, and include this note: "Please accept this fam. record from your Mother. I have tried to have it correct & have spent many hours in preparing it. Trust you will appreciate and treasure it in loving rememberance. Also as a reminder of our earthly ties which must soon be severed. Mother".
8. [S425] Frank Pollard obituary. "Frank Pollard dies at Age 80", unidentified newspaper, Hannibal, Missouri, 17 Mar 1975.
9. [S667] Opal Pollard. "Opal Pollard", undated clipping from unidentified newspaper.
10. [S425] Unidentified newspaper, Hannibal, Missouri, 17 Mar 1975.
11. [S934] World War I. Missouri Soldiers Database, http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/soldiers/, form no. 724-1, A. G. O., Army serial number 4,516,330.
12. [S62] Frank Pollard household, 1920 U. S. Census, Boone County, Missouri, population schedule, Bourbon Township, ED 1, sheet 3B, family 71, dwelling 78, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 906.
13. [S944] Ithema Pollard Hoenes, "Family records of Ithema Pollard Hoenes" (Palmyra, Missouri). Mary Rovilla Pollard prepared family group sheets before her death and passed them on to at least one of her children. Ithema Pollard, her grandaughter, is believed to have made the notations in the book after Mary Rovilla passed away, Opal Pollard died 18 May 1975 of cancer at Palmyra, Missouri, and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, Missouri.
14. [S941] Frank Cox Pollard. "Frank C. Pollard", unidentified newspaper, Palmyra, Missouri, 14 Mar 1976.
15. [S944] Ithema Pollard Hoenes, "Family Records, Ithema Pollard Hoenes". Mary Rovilla Pollard prepared family group sheets before her death and passed them on to at least one of her children. Ithema Pollard, her grandaughter, is believed to have made the notations in the book after Mary Rovilla passed away, Frank C. Pollard died 12 Mar 1976 at Palmyra, Missouri of an apparent heart attack, and was buried at Mt. Pisgah.

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Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner
Descendant Chart for James Pollard
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     Frank Edwin Pollard was born on 29 May 1894 at Missouri.^4,5,6 He was the son of George Andrew Lee Pollard and Mollie L. Owings.^2,3 Edwin Pollard married Ora Pauline Kerr on 29 October 1919 at Audrain County, Missouri. The couple was married at the home of the bride's parents.¹ Edwin died on 4 January 1981 at age 86 years, 7 months and 6 days at Missouri.⁴ He was buried at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri.⁴
     

Frank was also known as Edwin Pollard.⁷

The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Edwin was enumerated in the household of George Andrew Lee Pollard as his son, "Frank E. Pollard", at Saling Township, at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 5, and he was said to have been born in Missouri in May 1895.²

The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Edwin was enumerated in the household of George Andrew Lee Pollard as his son, "F. Edwin Pollard", at Saling Township, at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 16 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was a laborer on a home farm, and he attended school.³

The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Edwin was enumerated as "Edwin Pollard", head of a household at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 23 and his given place of birth was Missouri He was married, and was a farmer on a general farm which was mortgaged. Enumerated with him was his wife, Ora Pauline Pollard.⁷

The fifteenth United States census was taken in 1930. Edwin was enumerated as "F. Edwin Pollard", head of a household at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 36 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was married at the age of 25, and was a farmer on a general farm which he owned. He was not a veteran. Enumerated with him was his wife, Ora Pauline Pollard. Also enumerated in his household were Helen Pollard, Georgia K. Pollard and Robert Andrew Pollard.⁸

At the age of 85, Frank was widowed 21 August 1979 when her husband Ora died at Missouri.⁴

Click on the icon to read a transcription of a county history biographical sketch written about Frank Edwin Pollard.⁹

Children of Frank Edwin Pollard and Ora Pauline Kerr

Helen Pollard (living)¹⁰
Georgia K. Pollard (excluded)¹⁰
Robert Andrew Pollard (excluded)¹⁰

Citations

1. [S118] Betty Morris, "Pollard Family Group Sheets", compiled 1996.
2. [S51] George Pollard household, 1900 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 8, sheet 3A, dwelling 47, family 48, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 837.
3. [S55] George A. Pollard household, 1910 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 9, sheets 12B-13A, dwelling 266, family 279, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 837.
4. [S432] Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, "Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Saling Township", interment list, page 28. Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.
5. [S90] Herschel Schooley, Centennial History of Audrain County (Mexico, Missouri: The McIntyre Publishing Company, 1937), page 278.
6. [S55] 1910 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 9, sheets 12B-13A, dwelling 266, family 279.
7. [S346] Edwin Pollard household, 1920 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 10, sheet 6A, dwelling not recorded, family 7, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 903.
8. [S236] F. Edwin Pollard household, 1930 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 13, sheet 7B, dwelling 208, family 208, National Archives micropublication T626, roll 117.
9. [S90] Herschel Schooley, Centennial History of Audrain County, page 378.
10. [S236] 1930 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 13, sheet 7B, dwelling 207, family 207.