Luman Cooper LeMasters (1867-1933)

Luman Cooper LeMASTERS was my paternal great-grandfather. His surname has been found spelled both as LeMASTER and LeMASTERS, and he capitalized the 'm'.

The following facts about Luman's life are known:

• Birth: He was born May 27, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS.
• Marriage: He married Barbara Isabel WEHRLY on November 13, 1886 in Jay County, Indiana.
• Census: 1900 - appears as the head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana
• Census: 1910 - appears as the head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was listed as mail carrier.
• Census: 1920 - appears as the head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was listed as farmer.
• Census: 1930 - appears as the head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was listed as farmer.
• Death: He died February 10, 1933 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
• Burial : He is buried in the Grand View section of Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana
• Will: His will was filed in Jay County, Indiana.

The following facts need further research and/or documentation to complete my research:

• Birth: My source for his exact date of birth is a compiled genealogy, although the 1900 census does state his birthdate as May 1867. Need to see if there are other contemporary sources available that can collaborate this date
• Census: Need to locate him in the 1870 census, should be in the household of Luman Walker LEMASTERS, probably in Jay County, Indiana.
• Census: Need to locate him in the 1880 census, should be in the household of Luman Walker LEMASTERS, probably in Jay County, Indiana.
• Census: Need to document him in the 1900 census, I show him there, but have not added the source information to my database.
• Marriage: Need to locate a copy of his marriage license in Jay County, Indiana. Should be located at the Jay County Clerk's office.
• Death: Need to locate a copy of his death certificate from the Jay County Health Department.
• Will: Although I have a copy of his will, I've neglected to document the exact location of this record in Jay County. Need to go back and document so that others can follow the research.

Ancestry of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS (1867-1933), Ahnentafel # 8 in my ancestry:

Ahnentafel # 16: Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. (1842-1931); Shelby Co., OH>Jay Co., IN

Ahnentafel # 32: Luman Walker LEMASTERS Sr. (1808-1888); Mason Co., VA>Jay Co., IN

Ahnentafel # 64: Jacob LEMASTERS (1770-1852); Pennsylvania>Shelby Co., OH

Ahnentafel # 128: Jacob LEMASTER (bef1734-aft1775); Charles Co., MD>Frederick Co., MD

Ahnentafel # 256: Isaac LEMASTER (c1695-aft1771); Charles Co., MD>Prince George's Co., MD

Ahnentafel # 512: Richard LEMASTER (c1668-aft1735); St. Mary's Co., MD>Charles Co., MD

Ahnentafel # 1024: Abraham LEMASTER (1636/39-1722); Isle of Jersey>Charles Co., MD

Related blog posts:

• Tombstone Tuesday: Luman Cooper & Barbara Isabel LeMasters

• LeMaster family lineage