John Cope STRALEY 1907–1953 – Beyond Our Elusive William Daniel

John Cope STRALEY, 1907–1953 (aged 46 years)

Name

John Cope STRALEY

Name: John Cope /STRALEY/
Given names: John Cope
Surname: STRALEY
Name suffix: Sr.

Source: Bawden, Jeri

Citation details: census, 1930, Ancho, Prec. 16, Lincoln, NM, p, 243A-243B, Roll: 1395, information obtained from Ancestry.com

Quality of data: secondary evidence

Date: July 15, 2005

Source: Rootsweb

Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors

Quality of data: secondary evidence

Date: September 5, 2005

This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried.

INDI:NAME:SOUR:_NOTE: YES

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	May 31, 1907 Sterling City, Sterling, Texas, USA Latitude: 31.836111 Longitude: -100.984444 Source: Bawden, Jeri Citation details: census, 1930, Ancho, Prec. 16, Lincoln, NM, p, 243A-243B, Roll: 1395, information obtained from Ancestry.com Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: July 15, 2005 Source: HeritageQuest Online Citation details: 1910, TEXAS , STERLING, 1 J-PCT, Series: T624 Roll: 1589 Page: 286 Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 2, 2005 Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:BIRT:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009
Birth of a sibling	(Unknown) STRALEY between 1900 and 1910 Texas, USA Latitude: 31.436748 Longitude: -99.306955 Source: HeritageQuest Online Citation details: 1910, TEXAS , STERLING, 1 J-PCT, Series: T624 Roll: 1589 Page: 286 Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 2, 2005
Occupation	1930 Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Latitude: 33.937778 Longitude: -105.739167 Source: Bawden, Jeri Citation details: census, 1930, Ancho, Prec. 16, Lincoln, NM, p, 243A-243B, Roll: 1395, information obtained from Ancestry.com Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: July 15, 2005 Note: farmer on a stock ranch
Occupation	1937 Source: GenWeb Lincoln County, New Mexico Citation details: Ancho by L. (Jackie) Silvers, Conclusion by Roy Harman Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 6, 2005 Note: J. A. Barnum ©, co-copyright C. W. Barnum © 2000/2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 J. A. Barnum ©, co-copyright C. W. Barnum © 2000/2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 Rianna Bishop © 2003/2005, Michele Mahan © 2005 Marcena Thompson © 2005 NM ALHN logo created by Marty Chavez INDI:OCCU:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Note: He served as postmaster until his death, except for two years when he served in World War II. He served as postmaster until his death, except for two years when he served in World War II. postmaster
Birth of a son	John Cope STRALEY January 14, 1940 Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John C. Straley, Jr., Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, New Mexico Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009
Military	Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009 Note: New Mexico Cpl 1 Serv Bn 1 Marine Div World War II
Death	October 19, 1953 (aged 46 years) Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA Latitude: 33.937778 Longitude: -105.739167 Cause of death: self-inflicted gunshot wound to right temple INDI:DEAT:CAUS:SOUR: @S353@ INDI:DEAT:CAUS:SOUR:PAGE: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information INDI:DEAT:CAUS:SOUR:QUAY: 3 INDI:DEAT:CAUS:SOUR:DATE: 11 NOV 2009 Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:DEAT:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009
Burial	Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Latitude: 33.937778 Longitude: -105.739167 Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:BURI:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: April 1861 — Texas, USA Marriage: December 4, 1884 — Coleman County, Texas, USA Occupation: 1900 — Sterling County, Texas, USA Occupation: 1910 — Sterling County, Texas, USA Occupation: 1917 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Occupation: 1930 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Death: May 30, 1937 Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lucy Allen COPE Harry Artmas STRALEY Sadie STRALEY Thomas Jefferson STRALEY Charles Spurgeon STRALEY Myrtle STRALEY Lucy STRALEY (Unknown) STRALEY (Unknown) STRALEY George L. STRALEY Rebecca STRALEY John Cope STRALEY Thomas Jefferson STRALEY 1861–1937 Birth: April 1861 — Texas, USA Death: May 30, 1937
mother	Links Birth: August 8, 1866 — Fannin County, Texas, USA Marriage: December 4, 1884 — Coleman County, Texas, USA Death: May 16, 1937 — Masonic Hospital, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Jefferson STRALEY Harry Artmas STRALEY Sadie STRALEY Thomas Jefferson STRALEY Charles Spurgeon STRALEY Myrtle STRALEY Lucy STRALEY (Unknown) STRALEY (Unknown) STRALEY George L. STRALEY Rebecca STRALEY John Cope STRALEY Lucy Allen COPE 1866–1937 Birth: August 8, 1866 — Fannin County, Texas, USA Death: May 16, 1937 — Masonic Hospital, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
Marriage	Marriage — December 4, 1884 — Coleman County, Texas, USA
11 months elder brother	Links Birth: November 2, 1885 — Texas, USA Marriage: December 1923 — Dona Ana County, New Mexico, USA Occupation: 1930 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Death: June 29, 1953 Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Catherine BERRY Harry Artmas STRALEY 1885–1953 Birth: November 2, 1885 — Texas, USA Death: June 29, 1953
22 months elder sister	Links Birth: September 6, 1887 — Adamsville, Lampasas, Texas, USA Alt. Birth: September 1888 — Texas, USA Death: February 18, 1926 — El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Burial: February 19, 1926 — Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Sadie STRALEY 1887–1926 Birth: September 6, 1887 — Adamsville, Lampasas, Texas, USA Death: February 18, 1926 — El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
3 years elder brother	Links Alt. Birth: March 3, 1890 Birth: March 25, 1890 — Adamsville, Lampasas, Texas, USA Occupation: June 5, 1917 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Military: Death: October 19, 1953 — William Beaumont Army Hospital, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Alt. Burial: October 20, 1953 — Carrizozo, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Jefferson STRALEY 1890–1953 Birth: March 25, 1890 — Adamsville, Lampasas, Texas, USA Death: October 19, 1953 — William Beaumont Army Hospital, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: September 6, 1892 — Adamsville, Lampasas, Texas, USA Death: August 26, 1974 Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Charles Spurgeon STRALEY 1892–1974 Birth: September 6, 1892 — Adamsville, Lampasas, Texas, USA Death: August 26, 1974
5 years elder sister	Links Birth: August 1897 — Lampasas County, Texas, USA Occupation: 1930 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alman B. KNIGHT Thomas Alman KNIGHT Family with spouse (Unknown) KILE Myrtle STRALEY 1897–… Birth: August 1897 — Lampasas County, Texas, USA Death:
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: August 1899 Occupation: August 31, 1953 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Death: February 1, 1972 — Ruidoso Hospital, Ruidoso, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Walter Lee SILVERS Sara Allen SILVERS Lucy STRALEY 1899–1972 Birth: August 1899 Death: February 1, 1972 — Ruidoso Hospital, Ruidoso, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA
17 months elder sibling	Links Birth: before 1900 Death: before 1900 Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships (Unknown) STRALEY 1900–1900 Birth: before 1900 Death: before 1900
11 years sibling	Links Birth: between 1900 and 1910 — Texas, USA Death: between 1900 and 1910 — Texas, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships (Unknown) STRALEY 1900–1910 Birth: between 1900 and 1910 — Texas, USA Death: between 1900 and 1910 — Texas, USA
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: 1902 — Texas, USA Occupation: 1930 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Death: 1983 Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Katie Mae (UNKNOWN) George L. STRALEY 1902–1983 Birth: 1902 — Texas, USA Death: 1983
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: December 24, 1903 — Texas, USA Death: July 28, 1953 Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse (Unknown) BINGHAM Family with spouse (Unknown) ROSCOE Rebecca STRALEY 1903–1953 Birth: December 24, 1903 — Texas, USA Death: July 28, 1953
4 years himself	Links Birth: May 31, 1907 — Sterling City, Sterling, Texas, USA Occupation: 1930 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Occupation: 1937 Military: Death: October 19, 1953 — Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse … (UNKNOWN) John Cope STRALEY John Cope STRALEY 1907–1953 Birth: May 31, 1907 — Sterling City, Sterling, Texas, USA Death: October 19, 1953 — Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA

Family with … (UNKNOWN)
himself	Links Birth: May 31, 1907 — Sterling City, Sterling, Texas, USA Occupation: 1930 — Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Occupation: 1937 Military: Death: October 19, 1953 — Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse … (UNKNOWN) John Cope STRALEY John Cope STRALEY 1907–1953 Birth: May 31, 1907 — Sterling City, Sterling, Texas, USA Death: October 19, 1953 — Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA
partner	Links Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Cope STRALEY John Cope STRALEY … (UNKNOWN) …–
son	Links Birth: January 14, 1940 Military: Death: June 11, 1969 Burial: Ancho Cemetery, Ancho, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree map Relationships John Cope STRALEY 1940–1969 Birth: January 14, 1940 Death: June 11, 1969

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Birth	Source: Bawden, Jeri Citation details: census, 1930, Ancho, Prec. 16, Lincoln, NM, p, 243A-243B, Roll: 1395, information obtained from Ancestry.com Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: July 15, 2005 Source: HeritageQuest Online Citation details: 1910, TEXAS , STERLING, 1 J-PCT, Series: T624 Roll: 1589 Page: 286 Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 2, 2005 Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:BIRT:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009
Occupation	Source: Bawden, Jeri Citation details: census, 1930, Ancho, Prec. 16, Lincoln, NM, p, 243A-243B, Roll: 1395, information obtained from Ancestry.com Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: July 15, 2005
Occupation	Source: GenWeb Lincoln County, New Mexico Citation details: Ancho by L. (Jackie) Silvers, Conclusion by Roy Harman Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 6, 2005 Note: J. A. Barnum ©, co-copyright C. W. Barnum © 2000/2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 J. A. Barnum ©, co-copyright C. W. Barnum © 2000/2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 Rianna Bishop © 2003/2005, Michele Mahan © 2005 Marcena Thompson © 2005 NM ALHN logo created by Marty Chavez INDI:OCCU:SOUR:_NOTE: YES
Military	Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009
Name	Source: Bawden, Jeri Citation details: census, 1930, Ancho, Prec. 16, Lincoln, NM, p, 243A-243B, Roll: 1395, information obtained from Ancestry.com Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: July 15, 2005 Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:NAME:SOUR:_NOTE: YES
Death	Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:DEAT:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009
Burial	Source: Rootsweb Citation details: New Mexico Ancestors Quality of data: secondary evidence Date: September 5, 2005 Note: New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried. INDI:BURI:SOUR:_NOTE: YES Source: Find A Grave Citation details: picture of tombstone of John Cope Straley and other information Quality of data: primary evidence Date: November 11, 2009

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Birth	New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried.
Occupation	farmer on a stock ranch
Occupation	He served as postmaster until his death, except for two years when he served in World War II. postmaster J. A. Barnum ©, co-copyright C. W. Barnum © 2000/2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 Rianna Bishop © 2003/2005, Michele Mahan © 2005 Marcena Thompson © 2005 NM ALHN logo created by Marty Chavez
Military	New Mexico Cpl 1 Serv Bn 1 Marine Div World War II
Name	New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried.
Death	New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried.
Burial	New Mexico Ancestors, New Mexico American Local History Network, Lincoln County Mortuary Records, Book #3 -- 1946 to 1953, arranged by C.W. Barnum ©2003 This data is based on the microfilm # 1598405, originally transcribed by Katherine Travis of the Sierra Blanca Chapter of the DAR Chapter, Ruidoso in New Mexico, and amended here from other records such as death and birth dates, if known, and the cemetery where buried.

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B7A14D818A5C4CD7AEDE1456521614AF509E

Last change

November 11, 2009 – 22:50

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Family with parents
father Parents Joseph Leland STRALEY Sarah CLARK	Thomas Jefferson STRALEY 1861–1937
mother	Lucy Allen COPE 1866–1937
elder brother Family Catherine BERRY	Harry Artmas STRALEY 1885–1953
elder sister	Sadie STRALEY 1887–1926
elder brother	Thomas Jefferson STRALEY 1890–1953
elder brother	Charles Spurgeon STRALEY 1892–1974
elder sister Family Alman B. KNIGHT Thomas Alman KNIGHT Family (Unknown) KILE	Myrtle STRALEY 1897–…
elder sister Family Walter Lee SILVERS Sara Allen SILVERS	Lucy STRALEY 1899–1972
elder sibling	(Unknown) STRALEY 1900–1900
sibling	(Unknown) STRALEY 1900–1910
elder brother Family Katie Mae (UNKNOWN)	George L. STRALEY 1902–1983
elder sister Family (Unknown) BINGHAM Family (Unknown) ROSCOE	Rebecca STRALEY 1903–1953
himself	John Cope STRALEY 1907–1953

Family with … (UNKNOWN)
himself	John Cope STRALEY 1907–1953
partner	… (UNKNOWN) …–
son	John Cope STRALEY 1940–1969

Descendants

John Cope STRALEY(1907–1953)
- … (UNKNOWN)
  - John Cope STRALEY(1940–1969)