Iller I. (Pepper) Speaks (1914 - 1998)

Born 2 Aug 1914 in Walker County, Alabama, USA

Ancestors

Died 1 Apr 1998 at age 83 in Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Iller I. Pepper was born on 2 Aug 1914 in Walker County, Alabama, USA. Her parents were Albert Allen Pepper (1878 - 1956) and Roberta Lee (Stacks) Pepper (1877 - 1951).

Her siblings were...

1. Johnnie Lee (Sheffield) McCaleb (1899 - 1984)
2. Della May Sheffield (1901 - 1902)
3. Allen Plester Pepper Sr. (1903 - 1972)
4. Mattie Lee (Pepper) McKay (1905 - 1962)
5. Rubie Jessie Pepper (1909 - <1930)
6. Jimmie B. Pepper (1912 - 1912)
7. Willie D. Pepper (1912 - 1977)

The Pepper family had moved to Sunflower County Mississippi prior to the 1920 Census being taken. In 1920, Ila was five years old and living on the family farm with her parents and siblings.^[1]

Albert Peppers 46

Roberta Lee Peppers 37 (listed as Robertlee)

Allen Peppers 18

Mattie L. Peppers 14

Bridie Peppers 11

Willie Peppers 8

Illa Peppers 5

In 1930, Ila is 15 years old and helping her parents on their farm. She is listed as a farm laborer, unpaid worker, member of the family. She was not going to school, but was able to read and write.^[2]

A.A. Pepper 55

Bobbie L. Pepper 46

Willie Pepper 17

Ila Pepper 15

Iller married Charles Edward Beard about 1930. This date is based upon the age of their son. A source is needed for the marriage. I also do not know if Charles passed away or if the couple divorced. The 1940 Census below shows Iller and her son, Charles, Jr., living with her parents.

The 1940 Census shows Iller is now 25 years old. She is living with her parents along with her 9-year-old son, Charles Beard.^[3]

Albert Pepper 59

Bobby Pepper 57

Ila Pepper 25 (spelled Ilse on Census)

Charles Beard 9 (grandson - Ila's son)

Iller married Leonard L. Speaks (1911-1984). I am searching for a source for their marriage.

On 1 Apr 1998 Iler passed away in Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana.^[4] She was laid to rest in the Moorhead Cemetery, Sunflower County, Mississippi.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Sunflower, Mississippi; Roll: T625_894; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 124
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #51326721 (accessed 7 December 2022)
   Illa Peppers (5), single daughter, in household of Albert Peppers (46) in Beat 4, Sunflower, Mississippi. Born in Mississippi.
2. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Sunflower, Mississippi; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340901
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #37739122 (accessed 7 December 2022)
   Ila Pepper (15), single daughter, Farm Labor, in household of A A Pepper (55) in Beat 1, Sunflower, Mississippi, USA. Born in Alabama.
3. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Sunflower, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02067; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67-41
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #120340274 (accessed 7 December 2022)
   Ilse Pepper (25), single daughter, Farm Laborer, in household of Albert Pepper (59) in Sunflower, Mississippi. Born in Mississippi.
4. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry Record 3693 #59018002 (accessed 6 May 2023)
   Iler P Speaks death 1 Apr 1998 (born 2 Aug 1914) residing at 70005, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #164709671 (accessed 6 May 2023)
   Memorial page for Iler I Speaks (2 Aug 1914-1 Apr 1998), citing Moorhead Cemetery, Moorhead, Sunflower County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Missy Forrest (contributor 47655092).