Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis Gilliland (1854-1932) was my maternal 3rd-great grandmother. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 near Stinesville, Monroe County, Indiana. The 1900 census lists her birth as August 1854 in Indiana1. The State of Indiana did not require birth certificates until 1907.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Mary Ellen's birth has been recorded in a newspaper, I have not yet located it. Will need to check with local libraries and state archives to see if they have newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of a Swafford family Bible might record her birth. Will continue to reach out to extended family members in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I do not know of the church affiliation of the Swafford family.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Mary Ellen was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Mary Ellen married James Austin Davis on July 3, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana2. James was born circa 1850 in Indiana. They had two children. They apparently divorced before 1880. James died June 12, 1909 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.
Mary married Robert Farrell Gilliland on November 15, 1884 in Monroe County, Indiana. Robert was born November 27, 1849 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They raised two children in Monroe County, Indiana. Robert died August 4, 1916 in Whitehall, Owen County, Indiana. I need to obtain 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 is made of either of Mary's marriages.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Mary Ellen and Robert's 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 15, 1909. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
Will need to search court records in Owen County, Indiana to see if a record can be located relating to Mary Ellen and Austin Davis' divorce. In the 1880 census of Owen County, Mary Ellen was living back with her father, and Austin was a resident of the county asylum.
1.3. Death Certificate
Mary Ellen died January 28, 1932 near Dolan, Monroe County, Indiana. The cause of her death was uremic poisoning. I do not yet have a copy of her 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 search contemporary newspaper account to see if Mary's death was mentioned. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have copies of funeral home records to see if I can learn anything about the arrangements for Mary. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Mary Ellen's tombstone in Methodist Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana has been photographed3. A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census
On April 28, 1930, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Montgomery County, Indiana3, as Mary Gilliland, grandmother, female, age 75, widow. She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Ohio and her mother born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census
I have not yet located Mary in the 1920 U.S. census.
2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census
On May 3, 1910, Mary Ellen was enumerated in Robert F. Gilliland household in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana4, as Mary E. Gilliland, wife, age 55, married 25 years. She was the mother of 4 children, 3 of whom were still living. She was born in Indiana and both her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.4. 1900 Federal Census
On June 9, 1900, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Robert Gilliland household in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana5, as Mary Gilliland, wife, age 45, born August 1854. She had been married for 16 years and was the mother of 4 children, all living. She was born in Indiana and both of her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census
On June 14, 1880, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter Swafford household in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana6, as Ellen Swafford, daughter, age 24, single. She was born in Indiana and both of her parents were born in Tennessee.
2.1.6. 1870 Federal Census
On July 8, 1870, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter Swaford household in Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana7, as Mary Swaford, age 15, housekeeper, born in Indiana.
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 examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Swafford and Gilliland families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Mary Ellen was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by either Mary Ellen's father or husbands that would qualify her for a military pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Mary Ellen was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Mary Ellen. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information might be relevant to my search for Mary Ellen.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Mary Ellen 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. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. census, Owen County, Indiana, population schedule, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 396.
2. Monroe County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 5, page 442.
3. Peter W. Decker household, 1930 U.S. census, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA (Brown Township); ED 54-3, SD 6, sheet 8B, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Robert F. Gilliland household, 1910 U.S. census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Richland Township, ED 40, SD 2, sheet 2, dwelling 289, family 296, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 371.
5. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. census, Owen County, Indiana, population schedule, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 396.
6. Peter Swafford household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, ED 251, SD 25, page 12, dwelling 112, family 112; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 303, page 284.
7. Peter Swaford household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana, page 24, Deem P.O., dwelling 163, family 163; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 348, page 206.
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.
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Gathering Rosebuds
This week I took to social media in order to learn more about my great-grandmother June and her sister Pansy. I've been on Facebook, for some time and am a members of several genealogy groups but had not fully utilized the power of social media.
I located the Facebook page for the Monticello Public Library in Monticello, Indiana and posted a request to locate any family members of my great-aunt Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm and her husband, Raymond. Within an hour, I had a response asking me to email one of the staff members, which I did. She quickly replied and gave me a phone number to Raymond's son.
Making the call to the stepson of my great-grandmother's sister, who died in 1968, might seem odd to some people, but not to this genealogist. I was pleasantly surprised that he was very helpful in providing some information about Pansy and his dad, including how they met, but also directed me to contact Pansy's daughter-in-law, who was still living in Crawfordsville at the age of 98.
Wednesday was a snowy day here in Indiana, and fortunately for me, I was able to catch Mary at home and speak with her about Pansy as well as my great-grandmother, June (Davis) Lambertson. She was sharp as a tack! Again, here I was talking to her about someone who had died in 1951. We had a pleasant talk, she was able to give me some details on the family, and I was encouraged to call again with more specific questions.
I was glad most to hear that June and Pansy's families were in contact with each other, at least while June was living, and that they would visit each other. Mary was able to fill me in on where Pansy's grandchildren are living. On a future call, I will attempt to get all of the names and contact details if she has them.
The old maxim of "gathering your rosebuds while you can", has certainly applied in this case.
I located the Facebook page for the Monticello Public Library in Monticello, Indiana and posted a request to locate any family members of my great-aunt Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm and her husband, Raymond. Within an hour, I had a response asking me to email one of the staff members, which I did. She quickly replied and gave me a phone number to Raymond's son.
Making the call to the stepson of my great-grandmother's sister, who died in 1968, might seem odd to some people, but not to this genealogist. I was pleasantly surprised that he was very helpful in providing some information about Pansy and his dad, including how they met, but also directed me to contact Pansy's daughter-in-law, who was still living in Crawfordsville at the age of 98.
Wednesday was a snowy day here in Indiana, and fortunately for me, I was able to catch Mary at home and speak with her about Pansy as well as my great-grandmother, June (Davis) Lambertson. She was sharp as a tack! Again, here I was talking to her about someone who had died in 1951. We had a pleasant talk, she was able to give me some details on the family, and I was encouraged to call again with more specific questions.
I was glad most to hear that June and Pansy's families were in contact with each other, at least while June was living, and that they would visit each other. Mary was able to fill me in on where Pansy's grandchildren are living. On a future call, I will attempt to get all of the names and contact details if she has them.
The old maxim of "gathering your rosebuds while you can", has certainly applied in this case.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Exploratory Data Analysis: Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm (1894-1968)
Peter W. Decker & Pansy (Davis) Decker, undated photograph
Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm (1894-1968) was my maternal great-grandaunt. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Pansy was born December 11, 18941. The location is not definitely known, probably Monroe County, Indiana or Owen County, Indiana. A search of the W.P.A. index for these counties has been fruitless. One source stated that Pansy was born December 11, 1895 in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana2.
The father of both Pansy and her sister, June (my great-grandmother) is unknown and has been the subject of a previous post.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Pansy's birth.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record for the Davis or Gilliland family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one might be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Pansy at this time, nor do I know for sure any church affiliation. Her grandmother, Mary, was associated with the Baptist denomination.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
I have found no official record of any adoption of Pansy or her sister June. However, both were raised by their maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Robert and Mary Ellen (Swafford) Gilliland, and used the Gilliland surname. Whether or not this adoption was made official through a court, I do not know and will have to seek out records in both Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to be sure.
1.2. Marriage license
Pansy married on December 11, 1912 in Monroe County, Indiana to Peter W. Decker.
Pansy married in 1955 to Raymond Fred Timm.
1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper
Will need to search out contemporary newspapers to see if their nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary notice
Pansy and Peter's 25th wedding anniversary would have been December 11, 1937. Need to search out the local newspapers to see if mention was made.
1.2.3. Divorce decree
There is no indication of any Pansy and Peter were ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
Pansy died on January 26, 1968 in Monticello, White County, Indiana. I do not have a copy of her death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper
Pansy's obituary was published in the January 27, 1968 Crawfordsville Journal-Review3. I've written about her obituary in a previous post.
I need to search out other area newspapers to see if they also mentioned her death.
1.3.2. Funeral home records
According to her obituary, the Anfenberg Funeral Home in Monticello handled her funeral arrangements. I need to add contacting them for more information to my list of "to-do" items.
1.3.3. Tombstone photograph
Pansy's tombstone has been photographed in the Freedom Cemetery. Her memorial page at the Find A Grave website contains a photograph.
The transcription reads: "Pansy Decker Timm Dec. 11, 1894-Jan. 26, 1968".4
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 1, 1940, Pansy was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana5, as Pansy L. Decker, age 45, housewife, born in Indiana. Living in the household were her husband, Peter W., age 50, and daughter Wandalee, age 16. According to the handwritten notes on the margin of the census, the information was provided by Peter Decker's sister-in-law. I am not sure who this might be. According to the census, the family was living at 702 Mill Street, and was living at the same location in 1935.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 28, 1930, Pansy was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Brown Township, Montgomery County, Indiana6, as Pansy Decker, age 36, born in Indiana. She was age 17 at her first marriage, could read and write and spoke English. Her mother and father were born in Indiana, and no occupation was listed. Also in the household was husband, Peter W., age 39, born Indiana; son Wilbur, age 12, son Jeane, age 9, daughter Wandalee, age 9, and daughter Virginia, age 4 and Pansy's mother, Mary Gilliland, age 75.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 6, 1920, Pansy was enumerated in the Ernest Patton household in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana7, as Pansy Decker, sister-in-law, age 25, born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English; and both parents were listed as born in Indiana. Also in the household were her husband, P.W. Decker, age 29, born in Indiana; and son Wilbur, age 1 1/2 years.
2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census
On May 3, 1910, Pansy was enumerated in the Robert F. Gilliland household in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana8, as Pansy L. Gilliland, stepgranddaughter, age 15, born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. Both of her parents were born in Indiana.
2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census
On June 9, 1900, Pansy was enumerated in the Robert Gilliland household in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana9, as Pansy Davis, granddaughter, born December 1894 in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. Both of her parents were born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1921. These, however, were merely for the purpose of determining legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light it might shed on the Gilliland or Decker farms.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Pansy was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by father or husband that would have made Pansy eligible to receive a military pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Pansy was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Monroe County, Indiana and Montgomery County, Indiana, to see what records might mention Pansy. Will add this to my "to-do" list for future research trips.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Monroe County published plat maps in 1920, 1923, 1927 and 1928 that might be relevant to my research.
Montgomery County published plat maps in 1936, 1941, and 1947 that might be relevant to my research.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available to research for Pansy include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my "to-do" list for future research trips.
Sources:
1. Pansy Timm, no. 307-26-2546, Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
2. Pansy L. Timm obituary, Herald-Journal, Monticello, Indiana, January 27, 1968.
3. Mrs. Pansy Decker Timm obituary, Crawfordsville Journal-Review, Crawfordsville, Indiana, January 27, 1968.
4. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave.com, photograph, tombstone for Pansy Decker Timm (1894-1968), Waveland, Ind., memorial no. 42709136.
5. Peter W. Decker household, 1940 U.S. Census, Montgomery County, Indiana, 4th Ward, Crawfordsville, Indiana, Union Township, SD 6, ED 54-26, sheet 15B, household 331, dwelling 702, micropublication T627, roll 1080; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. Peter W. Decker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Montgomery County, Indiana, Brown Township, ED 54-3, SD 6, sheet 8B, family 198, household 198, micropublication T626, roll 620; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. Ernest Patton household, 1920 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Indiana, 3rd Ward, Bloomington, Indiana, Perry Township, ED 184, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 89, family 100, micropublication T625, roll 457; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
8. Robert F. Gilliland household, 1910 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Indiana, Richland Township, ED 40, SD 2, sheet 15, dwelling 289, family 296, micropublication T624, roll 371; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
9. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. Census, Owen County, Indiana, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, micropublication T623, roll 396; 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.
Monday, July 09, 2012
On This Day : July 9
1755 - William WRIGHT died in the Ottis (Braddock's Defeat). William was the son of Robert WRIGHT and Elizabeth HENDERSON.
1769 - Randall MAXSON born. Randall was the son of Matthew MAXSON and Martha POTTER.
1775 - Jonathan MAXSON married Mary MILLARD. Jonathan was the son of John MAXSON and Tacy ROGERS.
1798 - Ornon BOND born in Surry County, North Carolina. Ornon was the son of Samuel BOND and Elizabeth BEALS.
1843 - John CANADAY died. John was the son of John CANADAY and Margaret THORNBURGH.
1850 - Zachary TAYLOR died in Washington, District of Columbia. Zachary was the son of Richard TAYLOR and Sarah Dabney STROTHER.
1852 - John BEALS died. John was the son of John BEALS and Susannah JOHNSON.
1890 - Benny CRAWFORD died in Bienville, Louisiana. Benny was the son of George Newton CRAWFORD and Mary Elizabeth BIRDWELL.
1899 - George Roscoe KING born. George was the son of Suman Douglas KING and Amanda Louisa FOX.
1912 - Elvin Cooper LeMASTER born in Jay County, Indiana. Elvin was the son of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.
1973 - William Lee WRIGHT died in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. William was the son of Virgil Lee WRIGHT and Edna Muriel PIERCE. William was my grandfather.
1980 - Wilbur Roscoe DECKER died. Wilbur was the son of Peter W. DECKER and Pansy DAVIS.
1769 - Randall MAXSON born. Randall was the son of Matthew MAXSON and Martha POTTER.
1775 - Jonathan MAXSON married Mary MILLARD. Jonathan was the son of John MAXSON and Tacy ROGERS.
1798 - Ornon BOND born in Surry County, North Carolina. Ornon was the son of Samuel BOND and Elizabeth BEALS.
1843 - John CANADAY died. John was the son of John CANADAY and Margaret THORNBURGH.
1850 - Zachary TAYLOR died in Washington, District of Columbia. Zachary was the son of Richard TAYLOR and Sarah Dabney STROTHER.
1852 - John BEALS died. John was the son of John BEALS and Susannah JOHNSON.
1890 - Benny CRAWFORD died in Bienville, Louisiana. Benny was the son of George Newton CRAWFORD and Mary Elizabeth BIRDWELL.
1899 - George Roscoe KING born. George was the son of Suman Douglas KING and Amanda Louisa FOX.
1912 - Elvin Cooper LeMASTER born in Jay County, Indiana. Elvin was the son of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.
1973 - William Lee WRIGHT died in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. William was the son of Virgil Lee WRIGHT and Edna Muriel PIERCE. William was my grandfather.
1980 - Wilbur Roscoe DECKER died. Wilbur was the son of Peter W. DECKER and Pansy DAVIS.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wordless Wednesday : Decker Boys
Photo postcard
Taken October 20, 1921
Wilbur Roscoe Decker
Robert Gene Decker
[Card sent to Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Lambertson; Wilbur & Robert were children of Peter W. and Pansy (Davis/Gilliland) Decker)
Sunday, September 25, 2011
June (Davis) Lambertson (1898-1951): Sunday's Obituary
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| June Lambertson obit, Elwood Call-Leader, March 21, 1951, p. 8 |
Source: Elwood Call-Leader, Elwood, Indiana, March 21, 1951, p. 8
JUNE LAMBERTSON SUCCUMBS TUESDAY; FUNERAL FRIDAY
Mrs. June Lambertson, 52, 717 South A street, died at 5:45 o'clock Tuesday evening at her home after an illness of three years.
Born June 11, 1898 in Indianapolis she was the daughter of Adkinson and Ida Davis. She was married to Clemon Lambertson, July 28, 1917. He survives. Mrs. Lambertson was a member of First Baptist church.
Survivors include the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Walsh, Elwood, and Mrs. Bonnie Wright of Alexandria; two sons, Harold Lambertson of Elwood and Floyd Lambertson of Alexandria; a sister; Mrs. Pansy Decker of Crawfordsville and nine grandchildren.
The body is at the Robert L. Jackley funeral home where friends may call.
Funeral rites will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at First Baptist church. The Rev. R.W. Sage, pastor will officiate. Burial will be made in Elwood City cemetery.
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June (DAVIS) LAMBERTSON was my maternal great-grandmother. Her obituary is another one that I recently rediscovered while researching at the Elwood Public Library.
The obituary states her parentage exactly as is listed on her birth certificate, though I consider it be under dispute. I continue to research in hopes of finding some court record that could clear it up.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Photo: Wilbur Roscoe Decker
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| Wilbur Roscoe Decker |
This photo is of Wilbur Roscoe DECKER, son of Peter W. and Pansy (GILLILAND) DECKER. It was part of the collection of photos I was able to scan at Mike Walsh's. Wilbur was a 1st cousin of my maternal grandmother, Bonnie LAMBERTSON. The photographer's stamp is from Bloomington, Indiana.
The back side of the photograph is a postcard, not mailed but appears to be address to my maternal great uncle, Harold LAMBERTSON.
Left side: Wilbur Roscoe Decker. Taken Jan. 12 20. Aged 2 years.
Right side: Master Harold Wayne Lambertson
This photograph would have been taken on his second birthday. Wilbur Roscoe DECKER was born January 12, 1918 in Springfield, Illinois. He married August 6, 1938 to Mary WEIR, and had at least one daughter, Sharon Sue. Wilbur died July 9, 1980.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Family Milestones: December 11th
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Martha DAVIS, married on this date in 1740 to Nathan ROGERS. Martha was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Nathan was the son of Jonathan ROGERS. Martha was born August 14, 1761. Nathan was born May 6, 1718. They had a family of 7 children. Nathan died June 30, 1806. Martha died April 1, 1756. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pansy GILLILAND, married on this date in 1912 in Monroe County, Indiana to Peter W. DECKER. Pansy was the daughter of Ida DAVIS, and the older sister to my June GILLILAND. Peter was the son of William Roscoe and Amanda (ROLLINS) DECKER. Pansy was born December 11, 1894 in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana. Peter was born March 13, 1890 in Indiana. They lived in Monroe and Montgomery Counties, Indiana and had 5 children. Peter died in 1947. Pansy remarried to Raymond TIMM. Pansy died January 26, 1968 in Monticello, White County, Indiana.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel MILLIKAN, was born on this date in 1742 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This date may not have been correctly entered from the Quaker style. Samuel was the son of William and Jane (WHITE) MILLIKAN. Samuel married 6mo-10dy-1767 in New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina to Ann BALDWIN, daughter of William and Elizabeth (SMITH) BALDWIN. Ann was born May 18, 1750. They had 10 children. Samuel died November 3, 1817 in Randolph County, North Carolina.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pansy GILLILAND, married on this date in 1912 in Monroe County, Indiana to Peter W. DECKER. Pansy was the daughter of Ida DAVIS, and the older sister to my June GILLILAND. Peter was the son of William Roscoe and Amanda (ROLLINS) DECKER. Pansy was born December 11, 1894 in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana. Peter was born March 13, 1890 in Indiana. They lived in Monroe and Montgomery Counties, Indiana and had 5 children. Peter died in 1947. Pansy remarried to Raymond TIMM. Pansy died January 26, 1968 in Monticello, White County, Indiana.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel MILLIKAN, was born on this date in 1742 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This date may not have been correctly entered from the Quaker style. Samuel was the son of William and Jane (WHITE) MILLIKAN. Samuel married 6mo-10dy-1767 in New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina to Ann BALDWIN, daughter of William and Elizabeth (SMITH) BALDWIN. Ann was born May 18, 1750. They had 10 children. Samuel died November 3, 1817 in Randolph County, North Carolina.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Samuel Willson (b. January 19, 1705/06)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 8th-great grandfather, Samuel Willson.
Samuel was born January 19, 1705/06 in Chesterton Twp., Burlington Co., NJ, the son of Samuel and Hester (Overton) Willson. Samuel married July 13, 1732 in Bucks Co., PA to Deborah Willets, daughter of Joseph and Deborah (Seaman) Willets. Deborah was born January 14, 1711/12 in Little Egg Harbor, Burlington Co., NJ and died June 2, 1772 in Hardwick, Warren Co., NJ Samuel died 1785 in Hunterdon Co., NJ.
Samuel and his family were members of the Society of Friends (Quaker). Some of the dating may be improperly recorded from the Quaker dating system.
Known children of Samule and Deborah (Willets) Willson are as follows :
i. Mary Willson b. June 29, 1733 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1816 m. Jacob Lundy
ii. Deborah Willson b. June 17, 1735, d. May 3, 1800 Ontario, Canada, m. Titus Doan
iii. Samuel Willson b. 1738 1st mo., 5dy Bethlehem MM, Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1794 5th mo., 22dy., m. Deborah Collins
iv. Sarah Willson b. May 29, 1740 Hunterdon Co., NJ
v. Joseph Willson b. December 10, 1742 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. October 26, 1784 New Jersey, m. Elizabeth Schmucke
vi. Gabriel Willson b. December 13, 1745 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1803 m. Keziah Decker
vi. John Willson b. February 23, 1747/48 Warren Co., NJ, m. Elizabeth Schooley
vii. James Willson b. November 27, 1750 Warren Co., NJ, m. Sarah Schmuck
viii. Esther Willson b. March 13, 1754 Sussex Co., NJ., d. December 20, 1836 Sussex Co., NJ, m. George Lundy
ix. Susanna Willson b. June 27, 1757 Warren Co., NJ, d. aft. April 12, 1792 Westland, PA., m. Jacob Smith
I descend from Samuel and Deborah (Willets) Willson through their son, Samuel, as follows :
Samuel Willson and Deborah Willets
Samuel Willson and Deborah Collins
Mahlon Willson and ________
Samuel Wilson and Elizabeth ________
Sarah A. Wilson and John Lambertson
Carey W. Lambertson and Clara E. Cook
Charles Wilson Lambertson and Pearl May Beals
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Samuel was born January 19, 1705/06 in Chesterton Twp., Burlington Co., NJ, the son of Samuel and Hester (Overton) Willson. Samuel married July 13, 1732 in Bucks Co., PA to Deborah Willets, daughter of Joseph and Deborah (Seaman) Willets. Deborah was born January 14, 1711/12 in Little Egg Harbor, Burlington Co., NJ and died June 2, 1772 in Hardwick, Warren Co., NJ Samuel died 1785 in Hunterdon Co., NJ.
Samuel and his family were members of the Society of Friends (Quaker). Some of the dating may be improperly recorded from the Quaker dating system.
Known children of Samule and Deborah (Willets) Willson are as follows :
i. Mary Willson b. June 29, 1733 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1816 m. Jacob Lundy
ii. Deborah Willson b. June 17, 1735, d. May 3, 1800 Ontario, Canada, m. Titus Doan
iii. Samuel Willson b. 1738 1st mo., 5dy Bethlehem MM, Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1794 5th mo., 22dy., m. Deborah Collins
iv. Sarah Willson b. May 29, 1740 Hunterdon Co., NJ
v. Joseph Willson b. December 10, 1742 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. October 26, 1784 New Jersey, m. Elizabeth Schmucke
vi. Gabriel Willson b. December 13, 1745 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1803 m. Keziah Decker
vi. John Willson b. February 23, 1747/48 Warren Co., NJ, m. Elizabeth Schooley
vii. James Willson b. November 27, 1750 Warren Co., NJ, m. Sarah Schmuck
viii. Esther Willson b. March 13, 1754 Sussex Co., NJ., d. December 20, 1836 Sussex Co., NJ, m. George Lundy
ix. Susanna Willson b. June 27, 1757 Warren Co., NJ, d. aft. April 12, 1792 Westland, PA., m. Jacob Smith
I descend from Samuel and Deborah (Willets) Willson through their son, Samuel, as follows :
Samuel Willson and Deborah Willets
Samuel Willson and Deborah Collins
Mahlon Willson and ________
Samuel Wilson and Elizabeth ________
Sarah A. Wilson and John Lambertson
Carey W. Lambertson and Clara E. Cook
Charles Wilson Lambertson and Pearl May Beals
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Deborah Willets (b. January 14, 1711/12)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 8th-great grandmother, Deborah Willets.
Deborah was born January 14, 1711/12 in Little Egg Harbor, Burlington Co., NJ., the daughter of Joseph and Deborah (Seaman) Willets. Deborah married July 13, 1732 in Bethlehem, Bucks Co., PA. to Samuel Willson, son of Samuel and Hester (Overton) Willson. Samuel was born January 19, 1705/06 in Chesterton Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. and died 1785 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. Deborarh died June 2, 1772 in Hardwick, Warren Co., NJ.
Many of these dates have not been properly converted from the Quaker format, but I present them as they stand in my database as a starting point.
Known children of Samuel and Deborah (Willets) Willson are as follows :
i. Mary Willson b. June 29, 1733 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1816 m. Jacob Lundy
ii. Deborah Willson b. June 17, 1735, d. May 3, 1800 Ontario, CAN, m. Titus Doan
iii. Samuel Willson b. 1738-1mo-5d Hunterdon Co., NJ., d. 1794-5mo-22d, m. Deborah Collins.
iv. Sarah Willson b. May 29, 1740 Hunterdon Co., NJ
v. Joseph Willson b. December 10, 1742 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. October 26, 1784 NJ, m. Elizabeth Schmuke
vi. Gabriel Willson b. December 13, 1745 Hunterdon Co., NJ., d. 1803, m. Keziah Decker
vii. John Willson b. February 23, 1747/48 Warren Co., NJ, m. Elizabeth Schooley
viii. James Willson b. November 27, 1750 Warren Co., NJ., m. Sarah Schmuck
ix. Esther Willson b. March 13, 1754 Sussex Co., NJ., d. Decmber 20, 1836 Sussex Co., NJ, m. George Lundy
x. Susanna Willson b. June 27, 1757 Warren Co., NJ, d. aft. April 12, 1792 Westland, PA., m. Jacob Smith
Deborah was born January 14, 1711/12 in Little Egg Harbor, Burlington Co., NJ., the daughter of Joseph and Deborah (Seaman) Willets. Deborah married July 13, 1732 in Bethlehem, Bucks Co., PA. to Samuel Willson, son of Samuel and Hester (Overton) Willson. Samuel was born January 19, 1705/06 in Chesterton Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. and died 1785 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. Deborarh died June 2, 1772 in Hardwick, Warren Co., NJ.
Many of these dates have not been properly converted from the Quaker format, but I present them as they stand in my database as a starting point.
Known children of Samuel and Deborah (Willets) Willson are as follows :
i. Mary Willson b. June 29, 1733 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. 1816 m. Jacob Lundy
ii. Deborah Willson b. June 17, 1735, d. May 3, 1800 Ontario, CAN, m. Titus Doan
iii. Samuel Willson b. 1738-1mo-5d Hunterdon Co., NJ., d. 1794-5mo-22d, m. Deborah Collins.
iv. Sarah Willson b. May 29, 1740 Hunterdon Co., NJ
v. Joseph Willson b. December 10, 1742 Hunterdon Co., NJ, d. October 26, 1784 NJ, m. Elizabeth Schmuke
vi. Gabriel Willson b. December 13, 1745 Hunterdon Co., NJ., d. 1803, m. Keziah Decker
vii. John Willson b. February 23, 1747/48 Warren Co., NJ, m. Elizabeth Schooley
viii. James Willson b. November 27, 1750 Warren Co., NJ., m. Sarah Schmuck
ix. Esther Willson b. March 13, 1754 Sussex Co., NJ., d. Decmber 20, 1836 Sussex Co., NJ, m. George Lundy
x. Susanna Willson b. June 27, 1757 Warren Co., NJ, d. aft. April 12, 1792 Westland, PA., m. Jacob Smith
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Pete Decker & Pansy (Gilliland) Decker
This photo of Pete & Pansy Decker came from cousin Lloyd Adams of Florida's collection. I do not know when or where it was taken.
Peter W. Decker was born March 13, 1890 and died in 1947. He was the son of William R. and Amanda (Rollins) Decker. He maried Pansy Gilliland on December 11, 1912 in Monroe Co., IN. Pansy was born December 11, 1894 and died January 26, 1968. She was the daughter of Ida Davis, raised by her grandmother and took the Gilliland surname.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Obituary : Mary Ellen Gilliland
Source : Undated newspaper clipping
Aged Resident of Dolan Dies
Mrs. Mary Ellen Gilliland, 77, died at 11:35 p.m. today at the home of her son, William E. Gilliland, north of Doland [sic]. Death was due to uremic poisoning.
Survivors are the son, and a daughter, Mrs. Dan Stivers, Dolan, and two grand children whom Mrs. Gilliland reared, Mrs. Pete Decker, Crawfordsville, and Mrs. C.D. Lambertson, Elwood; and 13 other grand children and 13 great grand children.
Mrs. Gilliland was the widow of Robert Gilliland, who died 16 years ago.
She was a member of the Dolan Baptist Church, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in charge of the Rev. J.M. Coldweld, of Crawfordsville. Interment will be in the M.E. cemetery at Elletsville.
Pallbearers are Pete Decker, C.B. Lambertson, Albert F. Adams, Freemond Gilliland, Thom Crouch and Edward Gilliland.
Aged Resident of Dolan Dies
Mrs. Mary Ellen Gilliland, 77, died at 11:35 p.m. today at the home of her son, William E. Gilliland, north of Doland [sic]. Death was due to uremic poisoning.
Survivors are the son, and a daughter, Mrs. Dan Stivers, Dolan, and two grand children whom Mrs. Gilliland reared, Mrs. Pete Decker, Crawfordsville, and Mrs. C.D. Lambertson, Elwood; and 13 other grand children and 13 great grand children.
Mrs. Gilliland was the widow of Robert Gilliland, who died 16 years ago.
She was a member of the Dolan Baptist Church, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in charge of the Rev. J.M. Coldweld, of Crawfordsville. Interment will be in the M.E. cemetery at Elletsville.
Pallbearers are Pete Decker, C.B. Lambertson, Albert F. Adams, Freemond Gilliland, Thom Crouch and Edward Gilliland.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Obituary : Pansy Timm
Source : Crawfordsville, IN Journal-Review, January 27, 1968
Mrs. Pansy Decker Timm, former resident of Crawfordsville, died at 8:40 p.m. Friday at the White County Hospital in Monticello.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Timm of Monticello.
Other survivors include two sons, Gene Decker of Danville, Ind., and Wilbur R. Decker of Crawfordsville; a daughter, Mrs. Wandalee Purcell of Lynwood, Calif.; seven stepchildren, and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Monticello Presbyterian Church. Rev. Wallace McDonald will officiate. Gravesite services will be conducted at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Freedom Baptist Cemetery near Waveland. Friends may call at the Anfenberg Funeral Home in Monticello after 4 p.m. Monday.
Pansy was the sister of my great-grandmother June Davis.
Mrs. Pansy Decker Timm, former resident of Crawfordsville, died at 8:40 p.m. Friday at the White County Hospital in Monticello.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Timm of Monticello.
Other survivors include two sons, Gene Decker of Danville, Ind., and Wilbur R. Decker of Crawfordsville; a daughter, Mrs. Wandalee Purcell of Lynwood, Calif.; seven stepchildren, and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Monticello Presbyterian Church. Rev. Wallace McDonald will officiate. Gravesite services will be conducted at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Freedom Baptist Cemetery near Waveland. Friends may call at the Anfenberg Funeral Home in Monticello after 4 p.m. Monday.
Pansy was the sister of my great-grandmother June Davis.
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