March 13 — Moment of Strength: share a story where a female ancestor showed courage or strength in a difficult situation.
I'm not sure which story to write about regarding courage or strength in a difficult situation, as there are many that come to mind. My mother dealing with cancer. My grandmother Bonnie losing her husband when he was 53. My great-aunt Vera losing two babies. My great-grandmother June being an orphan at 2. Everyone who survived the economic hardships of the Great Depression. The list could go on and on. For many, the concept of hardship was simply unknown, addressed as just "part of life". Today we take so much for granted and we look back and wonder how they made it. They made it because the alternative - to give up, was simply not an acceptable alternative.
As I look at my family history, I note that so many of the stories of the women in my family have been untold, and thus lost to history. What bits and pieces I can cobble together are told from the perspective of the men in their lives through the lens of the social and economic history of the period. I'm glad that I've been able to interview my mother and father recently about those relatives they knew, before another generation's tales are lost.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Fearless Females: Working Girl
March 12 — Working girl: Did your mother or grandmother work outside the home? What did she do? Describe her occupation.
While I remember my mother being at home with us for the most part, I do remember that she worked as a substitute teacher in the area. Before I was born, mom was a elementary school teacher in Muncie, Indiana at Roosevelt Elementary. She obtained her undergraduate in elementary education and master's degree in library science from Ball State University. Once we were old enough to be in school, she tried to go back into the schools full time, but was having a hard time finding work. She was a substitute teacher at Orestes Elementary and Frankton schools, covering for maternity leaves. Eventually, a position opened as the children's librarian at the Alexandria-Monroe Township Public Library. She worked there for a number of years before a position opened up as the head librarian at the Alexandria-Monroe High School. She worked there until she retired. She's still active on the local public library board, and volunteers at the school libraries as well. Books are in her (and my) blood.
My grandmother Wright worked in a factory in the 1950s for a few years to earn money to buy a new refrigerator. The story was that she went to work to buy a $500 refrigerator and left owing $5000 because they bought a new car. Later, she worked for a few years at the junior high school in the cafeteria. I just found this fact out last week, when I came across a photo of her from the school yearbook.
My grandmother LeMaster didn't work outside the home, though she was an Avon representative for many years. I remember a couple of times when we stayed with her going out on delivery runs.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month
While I remember my mother being at home with us for the most part, I do remember that she worked as a substitute teacher in the area. Before I was born, mom was a elementary school teacher in Muncie, Indiana at Roosevelt Elementary. She obtained her undergraduate in elementary education and master's degree in library science from Ball State University. Once we were old enough to be in school, she tried to go back into the schools full time, but was having a hard time finding work. She was a substitute teacher at Orestes Elementary and Frankton schools, covering for maternity leaves. Eventually, a position opened as the children's librarian at the Alexandria-Monroe Township Public Library. She worked there for a number of years before a position opened up as the head librarian at the Alexandria-Monroe High School. She worked there until she retired. She's still active on the local public library board, and volunteers at the school libraries as well. Books are in her (and my) blood.
My grandmother Wright worked in a factory in the 1950s for a few years to earn money to buy a new refrigerator. The story was that she went to work to buy a $500 refrigerator and left owing $5000 because they bought a new car. Later, she worked for a few years at the junior high school in the cafeteria. I just found this fact out last week, when I came across a photo of her from the school yearbook.
My grandmother LeMaster didn't work outside the home, though she was an Avon representative for many years. I remember a couple of times when we stayed with her going out on delivery runs.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Friday, March 11, 2011
Fearless Females: Unexpected Death
March 11 — Did you have any female ancestors who died young or from tragic or unexpected circumstances? Describe and how did this affect the family?
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| Ellen (King) Wright, standing, third from right |
Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, my maternal 2nd-great grandmother, died on Christmas Eve in 1913 at the age of 45. The official cause of death was mitral regurgitation. Her obituary states :
The story I've been told was that my great-grandfather, Virgil, didn't like to celebrate Christmas as an adult because of the memories of the death of his mother. I can understand why.
From: Alexandria, IN Times-Tribune, December 26, 1913Mrs. John Wright, age 45 years, passed away after several years illness of heart trouble. Mrs. Wright had been a sufferer from heart trouble for years and six weeks ago the case developed into a leakage of the heart. She is survived by a husband and two sons, Virgil and Chester, age 17 and 18. James King and Ben King, residing at Orestes, are brothers of the deceased, and Mrs. Mary Young of Orestes, is a sister. The funeral will occur from the country home four miles southwest of the city tommorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock and burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
In writing this post, I realized that I don't really have a good picture of her. The picture above is a gathering of the King side of the family, I believe.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Fearless Females: Faith
March 10 — What role did religion play in your family? How did your female ancestors practice their faith? If they did not, why didn’t they? Did you have any female ancestors who served their churches in some capacity?
Faith definitely played a role in the lives of the females of my family. In the recent past, I'm familiar with my grandmother Wright's being a member of the church choir at a Disciples of Christ church and I know that my grandmother LeMaster was brought up in the Evangelical United Brethren church (now United Methodist).
In tracing my genealogy, I've found members of my family involved in a number of Protestant denominations, some of which allowed for more involvement by females than others. Those who were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) were more likely to have an active leadership role. For example, I know that my maternal 6th-great grandmother, Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS was appointed a clerk of the Lost Creek Monthly Meeting and in 1801 was recommended to be an elder. I'm sure there were other examples, but this is one aspect that I've yet to research.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Faith definitely played a role in the lives of the females of my family. In the recent past, I'm familiar with my grandmother Wright's being a member of the church choir at a Disciples of Christ church and I know that my grandmother LeMaster was brought up in the Evangelical United Brethren church (now United Methodist).
In tracing my genealogy, I've found members of my family involved in a number of Protestant denominations, some of which allowed for more involvement by females than others. Those who were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) were more likely to have an active leadership role. For example, I know that my maternal 6th-great grandmother, Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS was appointed a clerk of the Lost Creek Monthly Meeting and in 1801 was recommended to be an elder. I'm sure there were other examples, but this is one aspect that I've yet to research.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Fearless Females: Family Document
March 9 — Take a family document (baptismal certificate, passenger list, naturalization petition, etc.) and write a brief narrative using the information.
Above is the death certificate I received from the Hamilton County, Indiana Health Department for my maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON.
Clara died January 23, 1943 early in the morning, 7:00 a.m. It was a Saturday morning. Her place of death was Atlanta, a tiny town in Hamilton County. At age 94, she was most likely living with her daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Omer WHISLER. Clara's husband had long since passed, back in 1918, and Clara had been bouncing around from one family member to the next. The 1930 census had her living in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Indiana with her daughter Maud. By 1932, she was back in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana living with her son, Bert, where she suffered a broken hip. Newspaper reports in 1933 had her staying with Lola.
Two days after passing, Clara was laid to rest in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana next to her husband, Carey.
An intriguing clue was given on the backside of the death certificate, listing Clara's parents :
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Clara died January 23, 1943 early in the morning, 7:00 a.m. It was a Saturday morning. Her place of death was Atlanta, a tiny town in Hamilton County. At age 94, she was most likely living with her daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Omer WHISLER. Clara's husband had long since passed, back in 1918, and Clara had been bouncing around from one family member to the next. The 1930 census had her living in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Indiana with her daughter Maud. By 1932, she was back in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana living with her son, Bert, where she suffered a broken hip. Newspaper reports in 1933 had her staying with Lola.
Two days after passing, Clara was laid to rest in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana next to her husband, Carey.
An intriguing clue was given on the backside of the death certificate, listing Clara's parents :
I have not been able to verify or rule out these as potential parents for Clara, nor find her in the 1850 census in Ohio.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Fearless Females: Diaries, Journals or Letters
March 8 — Did one of your female ancestors leave a diary, journal, or collection of letters? Share an entry or excerpt.
Not one of my female ancestors left any diaries, journals or collections of letters that I am aware. Would love to have them.
I know that my mother has written a journal about her battle with cancer - something I'm glad that she did so that future generations will know.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Not one of my female ancestors left any diaries, journals or collections of letters that I am aware. Would love to have them.
I know that my mother has written a journal about her battle with cancer - something I'm glad that she did so that future generations will know.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Fearless Females: Grandma's Kitchen
March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family.
I've been slowly sharing the family recipes from my mother and grandmother on Friday posts, so I'll not repeat myself here.
My grandmother LeMaster used to have the biggest meals when we would gather for Christmas time or Easter. I can remember the noodles and mashed potatoes - the noodles were always very thick, almost dumpling like. One dish that she made that I don't see much of any more was hominy. I'm pretty sure that my first exposure to it was at her house. Beef and noodles were another dish I can remember.
My grandmother Wright was the one who started me on enjoying cottage cheese. She liked to eat it with canned pineapple. I will eat it with either milk and sugar, or with pepper, I don't care for fruit in mine.
I know there are others but at the moment I'm drawing a blank.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
I've been slowly sharing the family recipes from my mother and grandmother on Friday posts, so I'll not repeat myself here.
My grandmother LeMaster used to have the biggest meals when we would gather for Christmas time or Easter. I can remember the noodles and mashed potatoes - the noodles were always very thick, almost dumpling like. One dish that she made that I don't see much of any more was hominy. I'm pretty sure that my first exposure to it was at her house. Beef and noodles were another dish I can remember.
My grandmother Wright was the one who started me on enjoying cottage cheese. She liked to eat it with canned pineapple. I will eat it with either milk and sugar, or with pepper, I don't care for fruit in mine.
I know there are others but at the moment I'm drawing a blank.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Fearless Females: Heirlooms
March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, or aunt (a scarf, a hat, cooking utensil, furniture, etc.)
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| Grandma Bonnie Wright's phone One object I remember as a child was my grandma's Mickey Mouse telephone. She must have bought it around the time of the Ma Bell breakup. Before this phone, I remember that she had one of those heavy, black phones that were owned by the telephone company. I believe the Mickey phone was the first non-telco owned phone that she had. |
One incident I can still remember was a repairman being at her house who needed to make a phone call back to his office. When he asked where the telephone was located, grandma pointed him to Mickey. The guy couldn't believe that Mickey was a "real" telephone.
I'm happy to say that he's still in use today at my parent's house, and Bonnie's great-grandchildren still are able to make and answer phone calls on the "Mickey phone."
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Fearless Females: How They Met
March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents?
I know that my parents met while they were at college - Ball State Teachers College in Muncie, Indiana. They've told me the story, but sad to say I don't have it written down. Need to go back and ask them again.
My paternal grandparents, Ord LeMASTER and Ruth HALEY, I do not know how they met. They grew up in adjoining townships, less than 5 miles apart, so they could have met any number of ways. Grandpa Ord was 25 years old when they were married, Grandma Ruth was 20. Will have to ask relatives how they met at the next family reunion.
My maternal grandparents, William WRIGHT and Bonnie LAMBERTSON, I also do not know how they met. Grandpa was a farm boy from Alexandria, Grandma was a city girl from Elwood. I do know that they double-dated with Bonnie's sister Ruby and Robert WALSH. Grandpa was 21 and Grandma was 17 when they were married. Again, will also need to ask relatives how they met.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
I know that my parents met while they were at college - Ball State Teachers College in Muncie, Indiana. They've told me the story, but sad to say I don't have it written down. Need to go back and ask them again.
My paternal grandparents, Ord LeMASTER and Ruth HALEY, I do not know how they met. They grew up in adjoining townships, less than 5 miles apart, so they could have met any number of ways. Grandpa Ord was 25 years old when they were married, Grandma Ruth was 20. Will have to ask relatives how they met at the next family reunion.
My maternal grandparents, William WRIGHT and Bonnie LAMBERTSON, I also do not know how they met. Grandpa was a farm boy from Alexandria, Grandma was a city girl from Elwood. I do know that they double-dated with Bonnie's sister Ruby and Robert WALSH. Grandpa was 21 and Grandma was 17 when they were married. Again, will also need to ask relatives how they met.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Fearless Females: Maternal Grandparents Wedding
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| Bonnie & Bill Wright with Terry c1944-46 |
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| Wright-Lambertson marriage application |
My maternal grandparents, Bonnie Mae LAMBERTSON and William Lee WRIGHT, applied for a marriage license in Madison County, Indiana on June 7, 1941. The marriage return on June 12th, 1941 stated that Rev. Robert W. Sage performed their wedding ceremony on June 7, 1941, the same day as the license. Bonnie was under age 18, and her parents consent was on file. She had just graduated from Elwood High School.
MALE
1. The full Christian name and surname of this man is William Lee Wright
2. His color: White
3. Where born : Madison Co., Alexandria, Ind.
4. When born : December 1, 1919
5. Present residence: R # 2, Alexandria, Ind.
6. Present occupation: Factory employee
8. Is this male contracting party of nearer blood kin to the female contracting party than second cousin? No
9. Full Christian and surname of father : Virgil Lee Wright
10. His color: White
11. His birthplace : Madison Co., Ind.1. The full Christian name and surname of this man is William Lee Wright
2. His color: White
3. Where born : Madison Co., Alexandria, Ind.
4. When born : December 1, 1919
5. Present residence: R # 2, Alexandria, Ind.
6. Present occupation: Factory employee
8. Is this male contracting party of nearer blood kin to the female contracting party than second cousin? No
9. Full Christian and surname of father : Virgil Lee Wright
10. His color: White
12. His occupation : Farmer
13. His residence : R # 2, Alexandria, Ind.
14. Full Christian and maiden name of mother : Edna Muriel Pierce
15. Her color: White
16. Her occupation: Housewife
17. Her birthplace: Madison Co., Indiana
18. Her residence: R # 2, Alexandria, Ind.
19. Has the male contracting party been an Inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent person within the last five years? No
21. Is this his first marriage? Yes
26. Is the male contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal or any other contagious or transmissible diseases? No
27. Is he an imbecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is he under guardianship as a person of unsound mind? No
FEMALE
1. The full Christian and surname of the woman is Bonnie Mae Lambertson
2. Her color: White
3. Where born: Madison Co., Elwood, Ind.
4. When born: Feb. 18, 1924
5. Present residence: R # 3, Elwood, Ind.
6. Present occupation: none
7. Full Christian and surname of father: Clemon Lambertson
8. His color: White
9. His birthplace: Hamilton Co., Cicero, Ind.
10. His occupation: Cabinet-worker
11. His residence: R # 3, Elwood, Ind.
12. Full Christian and maiden name of mother: June Gilliland
13. Her color: White
14. Her occupation: Housewife
15. Her birthplace: Monroe Co., Bloomington, Ind.
16. Her residence: R # 3, Elwood, Ind.
17. Has the female contracting party been an inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent persons with the last five years? No
18. Is this her first marriage? Yes
22. Is the female contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal or any other contagious or transmissible disease? No
23. Is she an imbecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is she under guardianship as a person of unsound mind? No
The address listed for Rev. Robert W. Sage was 1415 South E Street, Elwood, Indiana. Rev. Sage was the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Elwood, where the Lambertsons were members. The church is located at 420 South Anderson Street and is still in use today.
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| First Baptist Church, Elwood, Indiana, c.1940 Source: Indiana Memory Collection |
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Fearless Females: Thirza
March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female first name you’ve come across in your family tree.
Probably one of the most unusual female names in my family history is Thirza SMALLEY (c1775-1861), who was my maternal 5th-great grandmother. According to the website, Behind the Name, the name is the Dutch variation of the name TIRZAH. Tirzah comes from the Hebrew meaning of 'favourable'. It occurs in the Old Testament as the name of a daughter of Zelophehad; also as a place name for a residence of the kings of the northern kingdom. I have seen the name spelled as both Thirza and Thirsa.
Thirza was born circa 1775, probably in Thetford, Worchester County, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Francis and Sarah (HUTCHINSON) SMALLEY. Thirza married in 1796 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont to Gordon PIERCE. They had 5 children together, and she died in 1861 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York.
My line of descent from Thirza is as follows :
Probably one of the most unusual female names in my family history is Thirza SMALLEY (c1775-1861), who was my maternal 5th-great grandmother. According to the website, Behind the Name, the name is the Dutch variation of the name TIRZAH. Tirzah comes from the Hebrew meaning of 'favourable'. It occurs in the Old Testament as the name of a daughter of Zelophehad; also as a place name for a residence of the kings of the northern kingdom. I have seen the name spelled as both Thirza and Thirsa.
Thirza was born circa 1775, probably in Thetford, Worchester County, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Francis and Sarah (HUTCHINSON) SMALLEY. Thirza married in 1796 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont to Gordon PIERCE. They had 5 children together, and she died in 1861 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York.
My line of descent from Thirza is as follows :
Thirza SMALLEY m. Gordon PIERCE
Francis S. PIERCE m. Rebecca PAGE
Edmund G. PIERCE m. Catherine GROENENDYKE
William Francis PIERCE m. Clara PENISTEN
Edna Muriel PIERCE m. Virgil Lee WRIGHT (my great-grandparents)
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Fearless Females: Bonnie (Lambertson) Wright
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| Bonnie (Lambertson) Wright c. 1944-45 |
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| My hair in a bun. ha! You can have this |
This is a photo of my maternal grandmother, Bonnie Mae (LAMBERTSON) WRIGHT (1924-1984). This photo was one that I was able to scan on my recent visit with my mother's cousin, Mike Walsh. The photo was apparently sent by my grandmother to her sister, Ruby (LAMBERTSON) WALSH, thus the writing on the back saying "you can have this." I'm so glad that it has survived all these years.
I chose this photo because it was a new find for me and it is an excellent picture of my grandmother as a young mother. She would be approximately 20 years old when this photograph was taken. I can really see my mother in this photo as well.
There was another photo that went along with this one of my uncle, Terry WRIGHT when he was a young boy. Apparently he won a contest for being the "most typical boy". The story I've been told was that during World War II when my grandfather was going from training base to base, people would faun over little Terry. Based on his appearance in the photo, I'm basing the year around 1944 or 1945.
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| Terry Wright |
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| Terry won a blue ribbon with this picture for being "the most typical boy baby" You can have this too |
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Fearless Females: Favorite Female Ancestor
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| Ida Davis |
While I've written about her before, my favorite female ancestor that I would like to know more about is my maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Ida DAVIS.
Ida lived a rather short, hard life - dying at age 26. Yet before she passed, she was married twice and gave birth to two daughters, neither of whose parentage has truly been established. One of those daughters, June, was my great-grandmother.
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| Ida Davis and daughter, June |
Ida was first married to Samuel G. HANCOCK, son of Joseph and Margaret (VAUGHN) HANCOCK on August 28, 1892 in Monroe County, Indiana. A unverified letter from a correspondent states that Ida and Samuel filed for divorce in the May of 1894 in Monroe County, Indiana. They must have divorced before 1897 when Samuel remarried in Monroe County, Indiana. Ida's second marriage was Carvie A. MORRIS on July 19, 1900 in Monroe County, Indiana. By August 2nd of that year, Ida died of tuberculosis in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana.
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| Death Record of Ida D. Morris, Owen County, Indiana |
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| Birth certificate of June Davis, my great grandmother |
I have not been able to locate Ida in the 1880 census, when she would be around 6 years old. Her father, James Austin DAVIS, was enumerated in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana as a resident of the county home, listed as "insane". Her mother, Mary Ellen (SWAFFORD) DAVIS, was enumerated in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, under her maiden name, living in her father's household. No listing of Ida or her younger sister Delia have been found in the 1880 census.
I believe that I have found Ida in the 1900 census, living in the 7th Ward of Center Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, listed as Ida D. HANCOCK, age 26, born May 1874 Indiana, widowed, with 2 children living. According to the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis (p. 458), the "Door of Hope" had a purpose to provide 'wayward girls' with shelter and assistance. There was also an earlier reference to an Ida DAVIS in the 1898 city directory of Indianapolis, living at 606 1/2 E. Wabash.
A cousin provided the pictures I have of Ida and June above, and the following photo as well. I'm not sure if this may be from an earlier time period and might be Ida's mother instead:
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| Ida Davis (1874-1900) ? |
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
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