Blanche Bertha Lewis (1870-1962), Jay County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Blanche Bertha Lewis (1870-1962) was the daughter of Albert Garrison and Ermina (Petry) Lewis.  Her marriage to William Stevenson Ashcraft on November 8, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database.  Prior to this find, I only had the date of their marriage in my database.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6R5-MHP : accessed 06 Aug 2013), William S Ashcraft and Blanche B Lewis, 1887.

Blanche Bertha Lewis was my paternal 4th cousin twice removed.  Our common ancestor was Steffan Petry (1729-1793) and his first wife.  Blanche and William lived in Jay County and were the parents of four children.  In the 1930 census, they were residing in Wabash Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Family Books in the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library, Letters T-Z

Received this list of the family books at the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library and wanted to share.  The Library is located at 903 East Main Street, Portland, Indiana 47371.  Email : research@jaycountyhistory.org

Teegarden
Terhune
Tharp
Theurer
Thomas
Thornborough
Thornburg
Thrash
Timmons
Tinsley
Trehearne

Van Horn
Van Skyock
Vaughn

Wagner
Walker
Walter
Warner
Washler
Waterhouse
Watkins
Watson
Watts
Weavupp
Webster
West
Wheat
Wheeler
White
Whiteman
Whitenack
Wilson
Withers
Wolf
Wolfe
Wolford
Wood
Woods
Woolman
Woten
Wright

Young

Zearbaugh
Zehrbach
Zigler

Inez Irene Ashcraft (1899- ), Jay County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Inez Irene Ashcraft (1899-    ) was the daughter of William Stevenson and Blanche Bertha (Lewis) Ashcraft.  Her marriage to Beryl Sylvester Miller on March 31, 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana was found in the database.  Prior to this find, I only had the date and no location in my database.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RB-SH7 : accessed 06 Aug 2013), Beryl Sylvester Miller and Inez Irene Ashcraft, 1918.

Inez was my paternal 5th cousin once removed.  Our common ancestor was Steffan Petry (1729-1793) and his first wife.  I have not yet researched much about Inez and Beryl, though I do have in my database that they were the parents of four children.

Family Books in the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library, Letters R-S

Received this list of the family books at the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library and wanted to share.  The Library is located at 903 East Main Street, Portland, Indiana 47371.  Email : research@jaycountyhistory.org

Ramsey
Rarick
Rawlings
Ray
Reading
Reichard
Reichord
Rice
Ridenour
Ridgway
Ritenour
Roberts
Root
Rose
Ross

Samuels
Sanders
Sargent
Savage
Schadt
Schlamb
Schmitt
Schneider
Scholer
Schooley
Schwartz
Scott
Scripture
Shaneyfelt
Shanks
Sharp
Shauver
Sheward
Shields
Shindeldecker
Shrack
Skinner
Smith
Snodgrass
Southgate
Spahr
Spealman
Stansbury
Staples
Starbuck
Starr
Steed
Stein
Stone
Stoner
Strait
Straley
Stratton
Strock
Stuber
Stucky
Stutzman
Sudhoff
Sutton
Swank

August 2013 - Jay County Journal

The August 2013 Jay County Journal, published by the Jay County Historical Society, contained vital records extracted from the August 8, 1889 edition of The Portland Commercial.  In the section dealing with Salamonia, mention was made of my ancestor, William P. Wehrly.

We called at the barber shop which is being run by R.C. Hinshaw, formerly of Winchester.  He is doing a good business and being desirous of hearing the news of the county, subscribed for the Commercial, the leading newspaper of the county.  While in the above place, Wm P. Wherley, who runs the saw mill came in.  He is on the sick list at present.  Salamonia has a good Comet band and the boys rendered a few choice selections for the benefit of the writer, for which they have our thanks.

So now I know that an exact date when my 2x-great grandpa was on the sick list.  Bet he never imagined that anyone would care after all these years.

New Corydon Sesquicentennial Souvenir 1821-1971

The town of New Corydon in Jay County, Indiana celebrated its sesquicentennial on the weekend of Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, 1971.  A celebration booklet was published and mention was made of one of my collateral family members.

Galen Miller was mentioned on page 7, as a one-time owner of the store in town.  The store traced its ownership to Theopolis Wilson in 1843.  The store was discontinued in 1948 after 105 years of business.

Galen was born November 18, 1894 in Jay County, Indiana and died  July 6, 1973 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.  He was a grocer for many years in New Corydon, Portland and Muncie.  Galen was married to Mary Annettie  Haley, daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley. 

Isabella Lewis (1850-1876), Huntington County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Isabella Lewis (1850-1876) was the daughter of Solomon and Margaret (Rinehart) Lewis.  Her marriage to William Arnold on December 19, 1869 in Huntington County, Indiana was found in the database.  Prior to this find, I only had a date of their marriage and not the location. I have not yet determined whether William Arnold was a brother to the Levi Arnold who married Isabella's sister, Amanda.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXJM-YHH : accessed 06 Aug 2013), William Arnold and Isabella Lewis, 1869.

Isabella was Eileen's maternal 2nd-great grandaunt.  The family lived in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana in the 1870 census.  Both William and Isabella died within a month of each other in 1876 and are buried in the Purviance Cemetery in Huntington County.  I do not yet know if there were any children.

Exploratory Data Analysis: Andrew Frank Haley (1864-1937)

Andrew Frank Haley (1864-1937) was my paternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Frank was born March 4, 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio. The 1900 census states he was born in March 1864¹.  The State of Ohio did not require the keeping of birth records until 1867.  State law required the probate court to record these births from 1867 to 1908, according to the Ohio Historical Society webpage.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Frank's birth was recorded in a newspaper, I have not yet discovered it.  There are editions of the Sandusky Register in existence, and that is one avenue of research in the future.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Haley family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               The Haley's were members of the Evangelical Association.  I am not aware of any baptismal record from Frank at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no evidence that Frank was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Frank married on November 3, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana to Emma Catherine Leonhard².  I located a copy of their marriage license at FamilySearch and will make it the subject of a future post.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Frank and Emma's nuptials.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               Frank and Emma's 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 3, 1912.  Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               There is no indication that Frank and Emma were ever divorced, but a search of Jay County, Indiana court records needs to be done.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Frank died July 29, 1937 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois³.  I do need to obtain a copy of his official death certificate, will add this to my list of "to-do" items. This death record was the subject of a previous post.

          Frank's son, Clarence, was a physician in Oak Park, and he may have been living there or visiting at the time of his death.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Will need to check local newspapers in Jay County, Indiana as well as Illinois to see if mention was made of Frank's obituary.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Frank's funeral record was the subject of a previous post.  Frank's funeral was conducted by the Baird Funeral home of Portland, Indiana.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Frank's tombstone in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery, Mercer County, Ohio⁴ has been photographed.  His tombstone shows "Frank A. 1864-1937" and "Emma C. 1866-1925" with "Father" and "Mother" below each of their names.

               Frank's memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census

                I have not yet been able to locate Frank in the 1930 census.  He spent most of his adult live in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  His wife had just passed in 1925, so it is possible he was living with other relatives.  Will add this to my "to-do" list.

          2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 3, 1920, Frank was enumerated as the head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁵, as Frank A. Haley, age 55, married, Farmer.  He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents.  He owned his own home and it was mortgaged.  He could read and write and spoke English.

          2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 15, 1910, Frank was enumerated as the head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as Frank A. Haley, age 46, married, Farmer.  He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents.  He owned his own home and it was mortgaged.  He had been married for 22 years.  He could read and write and spoke English.

          2.1.4. 1900 Federal Census

               On June 20, 1900, Frank was enumerated as head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana¹, as Frank Haley, age 36, married Farmer.  He was born March 1864 in Ohio.  Both of his parents were born in Ohio.  He owned his own home and it was mortgaged.  He had been married for 12 years.  He could read and write and spoke English.

          2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 22, 1880, Frank was enumerated in the George W. Haley household in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio⁷, as Andrew F., son, age 16.  He was born in Ohio as were both of his parents.  He had attended school within the year.

          2.1.6. 1870 Federal Census

               On June 6, 1870, Frank was enumerated in the George Haley household in Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio⁸, as Andrew F., age 6, born in Ohio.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931.  These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Haley farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Frank was too old to sign up for the draft during World War I.

     3.2. Pension Records

          Not applicable, as I have found no evidence that Frank ever served in the military.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Jay County, Indiana.  Frank lived most of his adult life in Noble Township.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Jay County published a plat map in 1874, 1881, 1887, 1901, 1910 and 1920 that may be relevant to my search for Frank.  I have access to the 1887 and 1901 plat maps, and need to research what they show.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records available to research for Frank include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Sources:

1. Frank Haley household, 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Noble Township, ED 63, SD [?], sheet 10, dwelling 215, family 218, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380.
2. "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RG-8SD : accessed 03 Aug 2013), Andrew F Haley and Emma C Leonhart, 1887.
3. "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQHX-HYY : accessed 03 Aug 2013), Andrew F. Haley, 29 Jul 1937.
4. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 August 2013).
5. Frank A. Haley household, 1920 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Noble Township, SD 84, ED [?], sheet [?], dwelling 18, family 18, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 440.
6. Frank A. Haley household, 1910 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Noble Township, SD 8, ED 69, sheet 1, dwelling 11, family 11, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 358.
7. George W. Haley household, 1880 U.S. census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Liberty Township, ED 193, SD 1, dwelling 401, family 405; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1065.
8. George Haley household, 1870 U.S. census, Medina County, Ohio, population schedule, Harrisville Township, Lodi P.O., dwelling 90, household 101; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1241.


This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.

Family Books in the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library, Letters O-P

Received this list of the family books at the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library and wanted to share.  The Library is located at 903 East Main Street, Portland, Indiana 47371.  Email : research@jaycountyhistory.org

O'Neal
Ochsenreiter
Orcutt
Orr
Osborn
Overla
Owl

Parsons
Patterson
Patton
Paxson
Peden
Pennock
Peter
Petry
Phares
Philabaum
Philebaum
Phillabaum
Phillebaum
Phillips
Pierce
Pingry
Poe
Pontius
Poorman
Pope
Pratt
Pugh
Puterbaugh
Putterbaugh
Pyle

Amanda Lewis (1853-1943), Huntington County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Amanda Lewis (1853-1943) was the daughter of Solomon and Margaret (Rinehart) Lewis.  Her marriage to Levi Arnold on September 2, 1871 in Huntington County, Indiana was found in the database.  Prior to this find, I had a date for the marriage, but not a location in my database.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXJM-BJ5 : accessed 06 Aug 2013), Levi Arnold and Amanda Lewis, 1871.

Amanda was Eileen's maternal 2nd-great grandaunt.  They lived most of their lives in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana.  Right now I only have the names of two of their children in my database, though I believe they had six.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Martin Nimrod Wehrly (1888-1954)

Martin Nimrod Wehrly (1888-1954) was my paternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana¹.  The State of Indiana did not require state-wide registrations of birth until after 1907.  Jay County, Indiana has birth records from 1882.  Will add obtaining a copy of his birth certificate to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Martin's birth was announced in the local newspaper, it has been lost to history.  The Jay County Public Library has newspapers from the late 1880s.  The holdings of the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis do not indicate any newspapers of the time period.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Wehrly family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of any baptismal record for Martin, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrly's.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Martin was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Martin married Cora Burley on January 1, 1914¹, probably in Jay County, Indiana.  I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Martin and Cora's nuptials.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               Martin and Cora's 25th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1939.  Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               There is no indication that Martin and Cora were divorced, but a search of Jay and Henry County, Indianacourt records needs to be done.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Martin died February 5, 1954¹, probably in Henry County, Indiana.  I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Will need to check local newspapers in Jay and Henry County, Indiana to see if Martin's obituary was mentioned.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Once I've obtained his obituary, I might be able to identify the funeral home that handled the arrangements and then contact them to see if they have any records.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Martin's tombstone in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana² has been photographed.  A link to his FindAGrave memorial page is located here.

               Martin and Cora's tombstone was the subject of a previous post.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 1, 1940, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in Ward 4 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana³, as Martin N. Wehrly, age 52, married, born in Indiana.  His residence in 1935 was the same place.  He had completed the 8th grade in education.  His occupation was Assistant Foreman at an Automobile Factory.  He was born in Indiana and his home was valued at $3000.  The residence was at 1212 South 17th Street.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 8, 1930, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana⁴, as Martin Wehrly, age 41, married, born in Indiana.  His home was valued at $3500.  He was 25 years old when married.  He could read and write and spoke English.  He was a laborer in an auto factory.  His father and mother were both born in Indiana. 

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 8, 1920, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in Ward 7 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana⁵, as Martin Wehrly, age 32, married, born in Indiana.  He could read and write and spoke English.  His occupation was Automatic in auto factory.  Both his father and mother were born in Ohio.  His residence was at 1212 17th Street.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               I have not yet been able to locate Martin in the 1910 U.S. Census.  His military service (see below) may have something to do with this.

          2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

                On June 2, 1900, Martin was enumerated in the William P. Wehrly household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as Martin N. Wehrly, son, age 11.  He was born April 1889 in Indiana.  His father and mother were born in Ohio.  He could read and write and spoke English.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913 and 1921.  These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          On June 5, 1917, Martin registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana during World War I⁷.  He was 29 years old and living at 1212 South 17th Street in New Castle, Indiana.  His birthdate was listed as April 5, 1888.  He was an Automatic operator at the Maxwell Motor Company in New Castle. He had a wife and one child.  He had 1 1/4 years of prior military service in the Signal Corps.  He was described as short and stout, with brown eyes and black hair.

          On April 27, 1942, Martin registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana during World Ward II⁸.  He was 54 years old and living at 1212 South 17th Street in New Castle, Indiana.  His birthplace was listed as April 5, 1888 in Salamonia, Indiana.  He was employed at the Chrysler Plant in New Castle, Indiana.  His wife, Cora E. Wehrly, was listed as his closest relative.  He was described as 5' 5" tall, 190 lbs., with brown eyes, grey hair and a light complexion.  He had birth mark on his left shoulder.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I have not yet searched pension records to see if Martin's service in the Signal Corps qualified him for a military pension.  His father did serve during the Civil Ward, but I don't believe that Martin ever received any minor's benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Martin enlisted in the U.S. Army at Columbus, Ohio on October 20, 1908 for a period of three years⁹.  He was enlisted by Captain Owen.  He was a 20 year old telephone operator from Salamonia, Indiana.  He had brown eyes, dark hair and a muddy complexion.  He stood 5 foot 4 3/4 inches.  He served in Company G of the Signal Corps.  He was discharged January 8, 1910 on the Cable Ship Joseph Henry.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Henry County, Indiana to see what records might mention Martin and his family.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps and county maps for Henry County, Indiana will need to be researched.  Will contact the local historical society to see what maps they might have in their collection.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records available for research on Martin include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Sources:
1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970.  Photocopy held by author.
2. Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Martin N. and Cora E. Wehrly marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 4, New Castle, enumeration district 32-22A, SD 10, sheet 22B, 1212 South 17th, dwelling 476; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Martin Wehrly household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, ED 33-23, SD 9, sheet 6A, dwelling 112, family 115; National Archives micropublication T626.
5. 1920 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 74, SD 6, sheet 10B, 1212 17th Street, dwelling 185, family 204; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. William P. Wehrly household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 2B, dwelling 44, family 45; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380, page 77.
7. "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 July 2013); citing World War I Selective Service Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 : Indiana.
8. "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 July 2013); citing Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II : Fourth Registration : Indiana.9. "U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914", digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 July 2013); citing Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914 (National Archives microfilm publication M233, 81 rolls); Record Group 94; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.

Family Books in the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library, Letters M-N

Received this list of the family books at the Jay County, Indiana Historical Society Library and wanted to share.  The Library is located at 903 East Main Street, Portland, Indiana 47371.  Email : research@jaycountyhistory.org

Mackie
Macklin
Macon
Maloney
Mangas
Mangel
Mangus
Manor
Markus
Markwith
Marshall
Martin
Martz
Matthews
Maxson
May
Mays
McBride
McClintock
McDaniel
McFarland
McKee
McKinley
Mendenhall
Meranda
Metz
Metzner
Meyer
Miles
Miller
Milligan
Mock
Money
Monin
Morehous
Morrical
Morsell
Morton
Moser
Mosher
Mountz
Muller
Myers

Nafzger
Nelson
Newbold
Nixon
Norris

Orilla Catherine Wehrly (1872-1950), Jay County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Orilla Catherine Wehrly (1872-1950), was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly. Her marriage to Arthur B. Andrews on December 25, 1893 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database.  Prior to this find, I didn't have the exact location of their marriage.  Note the record uses the spelling 'Wehrley'.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RP-VQ2 : accessed 05 Aug 2013), Arthur B Andrews and Orilla C Wehrley, 1893.

Catherine was my paternal great-grandaunt.  Her father, William P. Wehrly, was my great-great grandfather.  A previous post details more information about her life and what I have discovered.

FindAGrave Update : James Louis Pierce (1931-2002)

Received updated information from a FindAGrave contributor who happens to be on the Maddox side to my maternal great-granduncle, James Louis Pierce (1931-2002).

He was able to provide details on his death that I didn't have.

Hi Travis,

He died in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC..  His mother Vida and my Grandma Ruby were 1st cousins..

Here is the information from the death certificate...

Name: James Louis Pierce

Gender: Male

Race: White

Marital Status: Divorced

Father's Last Name: Pierce

Age: 70 Years

Date of Birth: 10 Sep 1931

Birth State: Indiana

Residence City: Winston-Salem

Residence County: Forsyth

Residence State: North Carolina

Residence Zip Code: 27106

Education: 4 years of college

Date of Death: 19 Jan 2002

Death City: Winston-Salem

Death County: Forsyth

Death State: North Carolina

Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed

institution: Hospital Inpatient

Hospital Name: FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSP

Burial Location: Cremation in-state

Though cremated, James' marker is at the Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.