Susan Tolbert, born on May 11, 1873, in Delaware District, was the daughter of John Tolbert and Amanda Cherokee Duncan Scott. She married Thomas Kerr on May 20, 1892, in Seneca, Missouri, and they had one daughter, Ollie May Kerr, born in 1894. Thomas worked as a farmer near Vinita. Notably, Susan’s heritage traces back to Charles Duncan, a Scottish man who married a Cherokee woman, Dorcas, in the late 18th century.
Samuel Aaron Kenoyer, born on September 30, 1873, in Kentland, Indiana, emerged as a significant real estate operator in Miami. Despite limited formal education, he succeeded through hard work, beginning his career in various roles before entering real estate in 1915. His contributions include developing the Cardin subdivision and owning key properties like the Commerce building. Married to Felicia Cardin, he is recognized for his community involvement and support of local initiatives, embodying the spirit of entrepreneurship and public service.