1893 Her father transferred a plot in Whitley twp, Moultrie Co, IL toh er for $1, probably so he could move to KS.
Her father's will stipulated she was to receive the E 1/2 of the S 1/2o f the NE quarter of S16 T12 R7 in Coles Co, IL, plus $6800.
1920 Whitley Twp, Moultrie Co, IL. As a widow, Stella was head ofthe h ouse at age 44. Children, Edna, 23, and William, 18, lived withher be tween the Hortenstine and Waggoner families.
1930 Same place. The census taker found Stella at age 54, still heado f the house with occupation of general farmer. Living with her wereda ughter Edna, 33, son William, 29, his wife, Zelma, 28, their son,John D , 4 1/2, and 2 boarders, Sal Paughn, 50, and Peter King, 49.