Levi J. Shook
Abt 1862 -
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Levi J. Shook was born about 1862 in Arkansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: salesman; merchant
- Census: 1880, Collin County, Texas
- Census: 1880, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
- Census: 1900, Township 8, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory
- Census: 1910, Allen, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Notes:
In the 1903 register of civil, military and naval service, Levi J. Shook is postmaster of Lonelm, Chickasaw, Indian Territory. Compensation $3.92 (note: this is the least amount of compensation on the whole page).
In the 1905 register of civil, military and naval service, Levi J. Shook is postmaster of Lonelm, District 22, Indian Territory. Compensation is $38.34.
In list of appiontments of US postmasters, Levi J. Shook is appointed postmaster of Bob, Chickasaw, Indian Terriroty on 21 Sep 1901.
In list of appointments of US postmasters: Levi J. Shook is appointed postmaster of Lonelm, Chickasaw, Indian Territory on 25 Feb 1903.
In the 1900 US census, Levi J. Shook, is a boarder in the household of Matthew and Lizzie Hill. Occupation: salesman of general merchandize.
In the 1910 US census, Levi J. Shook's occupation is merchant, general.
Birth:
In some census records Levi J. Shook birthdate is given as approximately 1862.
Census:
In the 1880 US census Levi J. Shook appears twice. He is the oldest of seven children in the household of his widowed father, William Shook in Dallas, Texas when the census is taken on 11 June 1880. He also appears a few miles north in Collin County Texas as a single farm laborer when the census is taken there on 25 June 1880. In both cases he is listed as born about 1862 in Arkansas with father born in Tennessee and mother born in Pennsylvania.
Census:
In the 1880 US census Levi J. Shook appears twice. He is the oldest of seven children in the household of his widowed father, William Shook in Dallas, Texas when the census is taken on 11 June 1880. He also appears a few miles north in Collin County Texas as a single farm laborer when the census is taken there on 25 June 1880. In both cases he is listed as born about 1862 in Arkansas with father born in Tennessee and mother born in Pennsylvania.
Census:
In the 1900 US census Levi J. Shook's birth is entered as Dec 1861. Texas.
Occumpation: Salesman of general merchandise
Father's birthplace: Tennessee. Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania.
He is a boarder in the household of Matthew and Lizzie Hill
F1 Township, 8 S R 2 E. West of Red River. Census taken on 8 June 1900.Levi married Nancy Elizabeth Dixon on 03 Jan 1904 in Carter, Beckham County, Oklahoma. Nancy (daughter of William Madison Welshire Dixon and Mary Florence Robinson) was born on 15 Oct 1881 in Oklahoma; died on 11 Mar 1967 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Jack Shook
was born on 21 Jun 1906 in Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 29 Jun 1963; was buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia. - 3. Ruth Leslie Shook was born on 5 Sep 1909 in Oklahoma.
- 4. Enid Shook was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Oklahoma; died on 17 May 1993 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California; was buried on 21 May 1993 in Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California.
- 5. Julian Glenn Shook was born on 01 Apr 1915 in Collin County, Texas; died on 24 May 1998 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
Generation: 2
2. William Jack Shook (1.Levi1) was born on 21 Jun 1906 in Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 29 Jun 1963; was buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia. Notes:
Information from William Jack Shook's WWII draft registration card: In 1940 he was living in Washington, DC. His employer was Moritz Greenburg.
In formation on William Jack Shook's WWII draft card lists N.E. DIxon as contact person. This would be his morther, Nancy Elizabeth Dixon.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10669661/william-jack-shook
Section D, site 93. Ruth Leslie Shook (1.Levi1) was born on 5 Sep 1909 in Oklahoma. Notes:
Died:
Unable to confirm any record after the 1920 census4. Enid Shook (1.Levi1) was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Oklahoma; died on 17 May 1993 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California; was buried on 21 May 1993 in Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: school teacher
- Census: 1930, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Enid's death certificate names:
father: Levi J. Shook
mother: Nancy E. Dixon
husband: Hugh H. Barnes
Census:
In the 1930 US census, Enid Shook, age 17, is single, and a lodger in the household of Roy and Norma Hughes.Enid married Hugh Harold Barnes on 17 Aug 1938 in McClain County, Oklahoma. Hugh was born on 16 Feb 1916 in Davis County, Oklahoma; died on 07 Dec 1994 in Contra Costa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Julian Glenn Shook (1.Levi1) was born on 01 Apr 1915 in Collin County, Texas; died on 24 May 1998 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Notes:
US World War II Army enlistment records, 1938-1946
Name: Julian G Shook
Birth Year: 1915
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Tulsa
Enlistment Date: 8 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Camp Barkeley
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: National Guard in Federal Service, after 3 months of Discharge
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Bookkeepers and cashiers, except bank cashiers
Marital status: Single, with dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 121
LKH note:
Obituary gives birthplace as Collins County, Texas.
1930 census records gives birth place as Oklahoma.
1950 census records gives birth place as Texas.
WWII Draft info gives birthplace as Cartridge Hill, Texas. I'm uncertain as to where that is.
Social Security application and Social Security death index both give birthplace as Seminole County, Oklahoma.
Wedding At Lakewood
Two member of the Lakewood Little Theater, Miss Catherine Wills and J. Glenn Shook, have made plans to be married Nov. 21 at the Little Church on the Prairie at Lakewood, the Rev. Dr. William P. McCormick officiating.
The bride-elect, daughter of Capt. And Mrs. Frank Mills, USMS, Seattle, is a member of the recreation staff of the American Red Cross at Madigan General hospital where she has been stationed since April, 1946. She was graduated from the University of Washington where she majored in drama and became a member of Zeta Phi Eta, national speech honorary.
Mr. Shook, son of Mrs. N.E. Dixon of Sacramento, Calif., was a finance officer during World War II and served for five years in Australia, the South Pacific and Korea. Formerly a resident of Tulsa, Okla., he now makes his home in Lakewood.
At the wedding Miss Mills will be attended by her sister, Mrs. W.V. Criddle and Miss Billie Wade, also a Red Cross recreation worker at Madigan. Best man will be Capt. Dan DeYoung of Fort Lewis who served with the bridegroom-elect in Australia. Parents of the couple and intimate friends will attend the ceremony. The new home is to be in Lakewood.
The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington. Thursday, 23 September 1948, page 9.
Glenn Shook
1915-1998
Glenn Shook died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 24, 1998. Born on April 1, 1915 in Collin County, Texas he stayed in this area after his transfer to Fort Lewis in 1947. He was a finance officer serving in Australia and Korea before leaving the Army in 1948.
Glenn was an avid golfer who at one time played from ‘scratch’. He brought much to his community through his involvement in P.T.A., Lakewood Players and the Episcopal Church. In 1983 he was awarded the Bishop’s cross because of his service to the Church during his residence in Enumclaw.
Glenn will be remembered for his unfailing goodness, his sense of humor and his endless storytelling ability.
He leaves his wife Cass, children Julian, Peter (Wendy), Victoria (Darrell Phare), Michael (Debra) and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma. Memorial may be made to the Children’s Therapy Unit, Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup. Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home 272. 1414.
The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington. Thursday, 28 May 1998.
Family/Spouse: Catherine Charlotte Mills. Catherine (daughter of Francis R. Mills and Maud Agnes Lewis) was born on 16 May 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington; died on 05 Oct 2000 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]