Walter Varian Lackey b. 23 Jan 1869 Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States d. 29 Dec 1943 Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio, United States: Tangled Roots

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Name	Walter Varian Lackey
Born	23 Jan 1869	Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States [3]
Gender	Male
Census	1870	Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States [4]
	as Walter Lackey, in the household of Ellsworth Lackey
Census	1880	Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio, United States [5]
	as Walter Lackey, son, in the household of Enos Lackey
Census	1900	New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [6]
	as Walter Lackley, farmer, head of household
Census	1910	Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [7]
	as Walter V. Lackey, farmer, head of household
Appointed	19 Mar 1919 [8]
	administrator of the estate of Ada Clark Lackey
Census	1920	Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [9]
	as Walter V. Lackey, thrasher, head of household
Will	2 May 1925	Clinton County, Ohio, United States [10]
Census	1930	Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [11]
	as W. V. Lackey, farmer, head of household
	Address: Lumberton Road
Residence	1935	New Burlington, Greene County, Ohio, United States [12]
Census	1940	New Burlington, Greene County, Ohio, United States [12]
	as Walter V. Lackey, head of household, same residence in 1935
Died	29 Dec 1943	Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio, United States [13]
	Cause: of cancer of prostate, metastasis of lung
Buried	31 Dec 1943	Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States [14, 15, 16]
	Address: Miami Cemetery
Probate	7 Jan 1944	Greene County, Ohio, United States [10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21]
Person ID	I6790	TangledRoots
Last Modified	12 Jun 2021

Father	Ellsworth Enos Lackey, b. 30 Sep 1844, Warren County, Ohio, United States , d. 9 Jan 1903, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States (Age 58 years)
Mother	Laura Emma Sellers, b. 20 Mar 1848, Merrittstown, Warren County, Ohio, United States , d. 29 Oct 1924, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States (Age 76 years)
Married	26 Sep 1867	Springboro, Warren County, Ohio, United States
Family ID	F2703	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family	Louella Mckay, b. 28 Jul 1867, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. Dec 1956, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, United States (Age 89 years)
Married	18 Jun 1891	Clinton County, Ohio, United States [22, 23]
	Methodist Episcopal Church
Last Modified	16 Jan 2022
Family ID	F2710	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

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Burt Lafetra Lackey, Raymond Lawson Lackey and Walter Varian Lackey

Walter Varian Lackey

Documents
Death Certificate - Walter Varian Lackey
#81652 - Greene County, Ohio

Notes

Dean Stanley once said, "Give me a man young or old, high or low, on whom we can thoroughly depend; the one who will stand firm when others fail; the friend faithful and true; the adviser honest and fearless; the adversary just and chivalrous; in such a one there is a fragment of the Rock of Ages." Such was the character of Walter W. Lackey, whose passing with the old year, leaves an aching void in the life of this community, -- in every phase of which his influence has been felt.

The eldest of three sons of Elsworth and Laura Sellers Lackey he was born near Lebanon, Ohio, January 23, 1869; however, the greatest part of his life was spent in this vicinity. By precept and example the Lackey parents instilled in the hearts of their sons noble ambitions, which were cultivated and made them men of outstanding worth wherever their lot was cast.

June 18, 1891 Walter was united in marriage with Luella McKay, which union was a most congenial one. Their was a complete unity of spirit, whether in the home, the social circle, the church, or various forms of entertainment which both enjoyed. Besides Mrs. Lackey, Walter is survived by his youngest brother, Dr. B. L. Lackey of Xenia; the other brother, Raymond died in 1907.

Physically, Walter was large of stature and vigorous, -- a person to attract favorable notice; in a spiritual sense also he was one to command respect and confidence. Many a doubting soul has been helped by his advice and many a heavy load lightened through his instrumentality.

For many years he has carried a large share of the responsibility of the Methodist Church of which he had been a member since boyhood. his pastors found in him a ready and reliable helper. Hundreds of miles in all kinds of weather he has driven his automobile that others might find enjoyment, and the work of the Kingdom be advanced. his life reminded one of the Apostle's words to his friend Gaius?, "Beloved you are acting faithfully in all your behavior towards the brethren."

Walter was very fond of music especially the old hymns. While a member of the choir his rich bass voice added much to the harmony. During the last rational hours of his life he joined with friends in singing some of the hymns he had loved so well.

But his activities were not confined to the church alone. To whatever enterprise appeared which made for the betterment of the community in general, Walter lent his support, in activity as well as with his means. He was particularly interested in the local telephone company and largely through his efforts it has been kept up to its present standard.

For many years the deceased was a farmer. The condition of his farm and its equipment testified as to the care and wisdom of the owner.

As a neighbor, Walter left nothing to be desired. Whatever he had was not too good to loan and whatever service he could render was freely given. We believe that Walter Lackey really enjoyed "Being a helper."

The last months of his life were fraught with great suffering and he longed for the great change to come. he felt that his race was run and that the reward was in view. With his beloved wife, a host of friends and relatives mourn the passing of this good man, -- but the memories he has left, rest upon us as a benediction.

Fast as the rolling seasons bring the hour of fate to those we love, each pearl that leaves the broken string is set in friendship's crown above.

As narrower grows the earthly chain, the circle widens in the sky; These are our treasures that remain, but those are stars that beam on high. [Source: Taken from a paper found with other family documents, belonging to Harry and Helen (Lackey) Hormell. It is not known whether it was written as a eulogy or an obituary, nor do I know who it was written by. My assumption is that it was written by Burt L. Lackey, surviving brother.]

MEMORIES.... .by Helen Lackey Hormell
Uncle Walter was lots of fun and I really enjoyed visiting with him. He was easy going and laughed a lot unlike his brother, my father Burt; who had a short temper and became irate real easy.

Sources

[S2188] Artifact: Privately Held, pg. 1.
Walter Varian, b. 1869 M. (1891) Luella McKay
[S869] Book: A History and Genealogy of the Sellers Family, pg. 7.
Walter Varian Lackey (1869 - 1943 (M) Luella McKay
[S1038] Ohio: Warren County Birth Records, see comment., Vol. 1, pg. 34, record 752 - Lackey.
Lackey, 1869 Jan 23, Ohio, Warren County, Turtle Creek Twp., male, white, father: Elsworth Lackey, mother: Laura Lackey, last residence: Warren County, J. B. Owens M.D.
Warren County, Ohio
23 January 1869
[S1006] 1870 Federal Census: Ohio, Warren County, Turtlecreek Township, p60.
DW 425-441
...line 11 - Ellsworth Lackey, age 25 male white, farm laborer, born Ohio
...line 12 - Laura Lackey, age 22 female white, keeping house, born Ohio
...line 13 - Walter Lackey, age 1 male white, at home, born Ohio
...line 14 - Elizabeth Paugh, age 18, female, white, domestic servant, born Ohio
Turtle Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio p60
[S127] 1880 Federal Census: Ohio, Greene County, 1255019., Spring Valley, p22.
DW 218-227
...line 32 - Enos Lackey, white male age 35, sawyer, born Ohio
...line 33 - Laura Lackey, white female age 31, housewife, born Ohio
...line 34 - Walter Lackey, white, male, age 11, son, born Ohio
...line 35 - Raymond Lackey, white, male, age 9, son, born Ohio
...line 36 - Bertie Lackey, white, male, age 8, son, born Ohio
Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio p22
[S1012] 1900 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, p5b New Burlington, Chester Township.
DW 120-122
...line 99 - Walter Lackley, head, white, male, Jan 1869, age 32, married 8 years, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, farmer
...line 100 - Louela M. Lackley, wife, white, female, July 1869, married 8 years, 0 children born-0 children alive, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton Countiy, Ohio
[S856] 1910 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, p5B Chester Township.
DW 117-117
...line 51 - Walter V. Lackey, head, married, white, age 41, married 19 years, born Ohio, father born Ohio, Mother born Ohio, speaks English, farmer/general farm
...line 52 - Louella Lackey, wife, female, white, age 42, married 19 years, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English
Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio p5B
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Adminstrators and Executors Docket - v4; p116; Ada Clark Lackey; Film #461670.
Greene County, Ohio
#328 Ada Clark Lackey, Walter V. Lackey appointed administrator 19 March 1919
Greene County, Ohio
Administrators and Executors Docket v4, p116 Film #461670
19 March 1919
[S857] 1920 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, Chester Township, p12A.
DW 305-310
...line 30 - Walter V. Lackey, head, male, white, age 51, married, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, thrasher?
...line 31 - Louella Lackey, wife, female, white, age 53, married, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio p12A
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Will Records v7; p436-438; Walter V. Lackey; Film #544195.
[S670] 1930 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, p3A - Chester Township.
DW 71-71
Lumberton Road
...line 23 - W. V. Lackey, head, male, white, age 61, married at age 22, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, farmer/general farm
...line 24 - Luella M. Lackey, wife, female, age 62, married at age 24, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
Chester Township, Clinton County, Oho p3A
[S646] 1940 Federal Census: Ohio, Greene County, p1A New Burlington, Spring Valley Township.
DW 1-0
...line 1 - Walter V. Lackey, head, male, white, age 71, male, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, residence in 1935-same place
Luella M. Lackey, wife, female, white, age 72, married, born Ohio, residence in 1935-same place
New Burlington, Spring Valley Township, Greene County, Ohio p1A
[S488] Ohio: Department of Health, Death Certificate 1908-1953, #81652 Walter V. Lackey.
Walter V. Lackey
Place of Death: Greene County, Spring Valley, Ohio, New Burlington, Ohio
Male, White, Married
Wife: Louella M. age 76
Age: 74y 11m 6d
Birthplace: Warren County, Ohio
Father: Ellsworth Lackey, born Warren County, Ohio
Mother: Laura Sellers, born Clinton County, Ohio
Date of Death: December 29, 1943
Cause of Death: Cancer of Prostate, Metastasis of lung
Burial: 1/1/1944 Miami Cem - Corwin, Ohio
Note: Death Certificate is confusing... Place of death says Spring Valley, Greene County and under hospital or institution it has New Burlington. Then it has his residence as New Burlington, Greene County. New Burlington was in Clinton County so I don't know weather he died in Greene County or Clinton County.Greene County, Ohio #81652
[S1068] Cemetery Record: Walter V Lackey, picture in file.
Lackey - Walter V. 1869 - 1943, Louella M. 1867 - 1956
[S488] Ohio: Department of Health, Death Certificate 1908-1953, #81652 Walter V. Lackey.
Walter V. Lackey
Place of Death: Greene County, Spring Valley, Ohio, New Burlington, Ohio
Male, White, Married
Wife: Louella M. age 76
Age: 74y 11m 6d
Birthplace: Warren County, Ohio
Father: Ellsworth Lackey, born Warren County, Ohio
Mother: Laura Sellers, born Clinton County, Ohio
Date of Death: December 29, 1943
Cause of Death: Cancer of Prostate, Metastasis of lung
Burial: 1/1/1944 Miami Cem - Corwin, Ohio
copy in file
[S1888] Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 17595356 - Walter Varian Lackey.
Walter V. Lackey
Birth: 1869
Death: 1943
Burial: Miami Cemetery, Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, USA

Created by: Dave
Record added: Jan 20, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 17595356
Corwin, Warren County, Ohio
Walter Varian Lackey 1869-1943
Louella Mckay Lackey 1867-1956
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Administration Bonds v27; p559-560; Walter V. Varian; Film #463442.
Greene County, Ohio
v27, p559 Film #463442
Administration BondGreene County, Ohio
v27, p560 Film #463442
Administration Bond
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Administrators and Executors Docket v11; p210; Walter V. Lackey; Film #461674.
Greene County, Ohio
Docket 11, p210, Film #461674Greene County, Ohio
Settlement Journal v14, p170 Film #461668
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Settlement Journal v14; p170, 493; Walter V. Lackey.
Greene County, Ohio
Settlement Journal v14, p170 Film #461668Greene County, Ohio
Settlement Journal
v14, p493 Film #461668
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Journal v40; p541-542, 581, 585; Walter V. Lackey; Film #544988.
Greene County, Ohio
Journal v40, p541 Film #544988Greene County, Ohio
Journal v40, p542 Film #544988Greene County, Ohio
Journal v40, p581 Film #544988Greene County, Ohio
Journal v40, p585 Film #544988
[S1486] Ohio: Greene County Probate Records, Journal v41; p31, 73, 590; Walter V. Lackey; Film #544989.
Greene County, Ohio
Journal v41, p31 Film #544989Greene County, Ohio
Journal v41, p73 Film #544989Greene County, Ohio
Journal v41, p590 Film #544989
[S1185] Obituary: Luella McKay Lackey, copy in file (Obit011).
[S773] Ohio: County Marriages 1789-2013, v 7, p103 - Walter Lackey and Louella McKay.
Walter Lackey and Louella McKay, married 18 June 1891 by H. William, M.E.C.

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