William Elton Welpton

William graduated from Kemper Military School in Boonville, MO, class of 1921. Nick named "Bunk," his address is given as 3401 College, Kansas City, MO. though he must have boarded at KMS. He was a member of various clubs, including the school newspaper. Attended Coe College, though may not have graduated (married at age 19); in the Coe "Acorn" (yearbook) he is listed as a sophomore in '23-'24. The 1924 yearbook also records William as a member of the 1925 class of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. According to 1930 census, lived in Kansas City, MO. House valued at $9000. Wife, Elizabeth; daughter Elizabeth A. 4, and daughter Mary Lee, 3. Working as insurance agent. In 1933, lived in Roswell, NM, working for Fire Co. as insurance adjuster. Prior to that, lived in Kansas City, MO.