1917 Bruce, Moultrie Co, IL. He was a tenant farmer for hisfather-in -law, Nelson Powell.
1920 E Nelson, Moultrie Co, IL was where the census taker found thefam ily, next door to Myrtie's parents. Ira was 39 while Myrtie was40. T hey had 3 children: Bernice, 12; Carroll, 10, and Loveta, 6.
1929 He attended the Powell family reunion at Sullivan, IL, the firstt ime his name was recorded in the roster.