Earl Daniel HEMPHILL ²

  General Notes:

SD MARRIAGES, 1905-1999: Earl D. Hemphill of Gregory Co, Herrick P.O., bachelor, (age not listed), and Hazel D. Cork of Gregory Co, Burke P.O., maiden, were married June 23, 1908 by C. A. Davis, Judge at Fairfax, Gregory Co.

NEWSPAPER: "Denison Review" - July 1, 1908, Buck Grove (Crawford Co, IA) - Hemphill - Cork: Earl Hemphill of Herrick, South Dakota and Miss Hazel Cork, of Burke, South Dakota, were married at Fairfax, South Dakota, June 23rd. They went at once to Omaha and then here to visit Earl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hemphill, who gave a reception for them Wednesday evening the 24th of June. Forty guests were invited and all responded and all report a splendid time. The handsome home of Mr. Hemphill was thrown open for the young folks. It was properly decorated for the occasion. Dainty refreshments were served and many presents received.
Out of town guests were the Misses Ava and Fern Butler of Arion; Misses Helen and Mae Hunter, Ada Reynolds and Messrs. Will Hunter and Floyd Reynolds, of Defiance; Miss Althea and Mrs. Fred Wiley of Dow City, also Miss Martha Hugg and her brothers, Walter and Emil, of Denison, Earl grew to manhood in this community and has very many friends, all of who wish him and his young wife a successful voyage on the matrimonial sea.

1910 SD CENSUS, Gregory Co, Herrick town: Earl D. Hemphill, 23, 1st marriage, married 1 yr, b. IA, father b. IA, birthplace of mother not listed, photographer; wife Hazel D., 20, 1st marriage, married 1 yr, 1 child, 1 living, b. IA, father b. IL, mother b. WI; son "Vilas", 4/12, b. SD, parents b. IA.

WWI DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS, 1917-1918: Earl Daniel Hemphill of Watertown, Codington Co, SD; 30; b. May 29, 1887 in Buck Grove, IA; painter, employed by Henry Seisents(?) of Watertown, SD; supports wife & 2 children; claimed exemption from draft to support dependents; medium height, slender, brown eyes, dark hair.

1920 CO CENSUS, Moffat Co, Craig town: Earl Hemphill, 32, b. IA, parents b. IA, painter, house & sign; wife Hazel, 30, b. IA, father b. IL, mother b. IA; son "Vilas", 10; son Gaylen, 6-4/12; son Marvel, 2-1/12. All children were b. SD, parents b. IA.

1930 IA CENSUS, Ida Co, Ida Grove city: Earl D. Hemphill, 43, 1st marriage age 21, b. IA, parents b. IA, physician, chiropractic; wife Hazel, 40, 1st marriage age 19, b. IA, father b. IL, mother b. WI; son "Velas", 20, no occupation; son Gaylen, 16; son Marvel, 12. All children were b. SD, parents b. IA.

SSDI: Earl Hemphill; b. 29 May 1887; d. Aug 1966; issued IA; last residence: Ida Grove, Ida Co, IA.

Earl married Hazel D. CORK on 23 Jun 1908 in Fairfax, Gregory Co, SD.¹ (Hazel D. CORK was born about 1889 in IA.)