Found on pg. 141, 170 Proctor Conn.
The family moved to Fremont Co. Iowa about 1878. At the time, Johns
brother, Reuben, was involved in a murder in Warren Co., Iowa. At one point,
John was accused of being an accomplice in the murder, as well as a cousin,
Tom Kimzey. At the same time, John went on trial for perjury and was placed
under $5,000 bail.Warren Co. Record (newspaper) July 25, 1878
"Last winter, K. Proctor and one or two other suspicious characters living in Belmont (Twp) received notice to leave and they left, least the fate that met Rube Proctor might also be waiting for them. After several months absence K. Proctor returned a few weeks since armed with revolvers, knives, etc. and declared his intentions of remaining a permanant citizen of Belmont township, either on top the ground or planted. Last Sunday evening four men rode up to his house and inquired for him. He was not at home, but out after the cows. With revolvers drawn, the men captured him and took him some distance from home and whipped him severely and gave him orders to leave in ten days if he did not wish to swing."
By Shirley Ross, "Needless to say, the William K. Proctors moved back to
Fremont County. They stayed there till their deaths and were respected members of the community from all reports.
Information from a phone call with Violet Beedle Adams, San Antionio,
Texas 9 May 1989, and Donna Eaton.
He was in WW I, Iowa 54th Engr. 5, Pvt.
He committed suicide.
Information from a phone call with Violet Beedle Adams, San Antionio,
Texas 9 May 1989, and Donna Eaton.
He was in WW I, Iowa 54th Engr. 5, Pvt.
He committed suicide.
Sent by Wayne and Ardella Jones.
Sent by Wayne and Ardella Jones.
Sent by Wayne and Ardella Jones.