Descendants of Luman Walker Lemasters & Mary Keziah Chew Facebook Group

Trying to gather information on more recent generations and helping to share family memories, photos and stay connected - I created a Facebook group page for descendants of my paternal 2nd-great grandparents, Luman Walker Lemasters and Mary Keziah Chew.

Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. (b.19 Oct 1842 Shelby Co., OH; d. 18 Nov 1931 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN) & Mary Keziah Chew (b. 13 Feb 1847 Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., NJ; d. 22 Feb 1927 Madison Twp., Jay Co., IN) were married 2 Oct 1864 at Versailles, Darke Co., OH.  

They were the parents of the following children:

Beulah Sarah (1865-1940) m. Lynn Lumas Rockwell 
Luman Cooper (1867-1933) m. Barbara Isabel Wehrly 
Phillip D. (1869-1869)
William Clifford (1870-1922) m(1). Lella Edith Lewis m(2). Willie Pannill Brown 
Mary Elsie (1873-19420 m. Matthias Jefferson Atkinson 
Bertha Fidelia (1874-1922) m. John Henry Yaeger 
Ord Otterbein (1876-1937) m. Emma W.G. Garmhausen
Edith Mabel (1879-1949) m. Henry Christian Meinholtz 
Una Maude (1884-1968) m. Senator Winfield Phillips 
Arthur Raymond (1885-1971) m. Maude Gertrude McLaughlin 
Vernon Walker (1888-1955) m. Helen Louise Garmhausen 


Spelling variations of the surname sometimes included a final 's' and capital 'M'.  Most common spelling of the surname today is LeMaster.

Descendants of Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. & Mary Keziah Chew Private group · 49 members Join Group For descendants of the various LeMaster families who descend from Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. (1842-1931) & Mary Keziah Chew (1847-1922).

 

Military Monday : Vernon Walker LeMaster, World War II Draft Registration, 1942

Working my way through the hints in the Ancestry database for World War II Draft Registrations, 1942 and located this registration in Shelby County, Ohio for Vernon Walker LeMaster, my paternal great granduncle.

"World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 9 March 2013); citing Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II, Fourth Registration: Ohio, National Archives, Washington, D.C..

The draft record adds to the information I've collected about Vernon, who was the son of Luman Walker Lemasters and Mary Keziah Chew.  Vernon's draft registration gives his date of birth as December 4, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana, which is consistent with what was reported on his World War I Draft Registration.

Vernon was 53 years old at the time of the registration, and his nearest living relative was his wife, Helen (Garmhausen) LeMaster.  There place of residence was listed as Bon Air Drive in Sidney, Ohio.  His mailing address was the Ohio Building, which was where his office was located - his occupation was listed as a self-employed physician.

Physically, Vernon was described as having a light complexion, white male, 5'11" with brown eyes and grey hair.  He weighed 200 lbs.

Military Monday – We all have ancestors who have served in the military. Military Monday is a place to post their images, stories and records of their service in various branches of the military. Military Monday is an ongoing series by Cindy at Everything’s Relative – Researching Your Family History.

Exploratory Data Analysis: Ord Otterbein LeMaster (1876-1937)

Ord Otterbein LeMaster (1876-1937) 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

          Ord was born July 1, 1876 in Jay County, Indiana.  Birth records do not start in Jay County, Indiana until 1882, so there is no official certificate of birth.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Ord's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records of the LeMaster 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 Ord.  The family was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church in Salamonia, Indiana.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Ord was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Ord married Emma W.G. Garmhausen on June 12, 1907 in Auglaize County, Ohio¹. Emma was the aunt of Helen Garmhausen, the wife of Ord's brother, Vernon.

          Their marriage record was the subject of a previous post.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Ord and Emma's nuptials.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Ord and Emma's 25th wedding anniversary would have been June 12, 1932.  Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if any mention was made of an anniversary celebration.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Ord and Emma were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Ord died September 15, 1937 in Clinton, Shelby County, Ohio².  The cause of death was an intestinal obstruction (lodgement of a gallstone).

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Ord's obituary was mentioned in the September 15, 1937 edition of the Portland, Indiana Commercial-Review³.

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers in Shelby County, Ohio for mention of his death.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               I do not know what funeral home handled the arrangements.  Once I obtain a local copy of his obituary, I will know which funeral home to contact for records.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Ord is buried in the Graceland Cemetery in Shelby County, Ohio³.  I need to obtain a photograph of his tombstone.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 2, 1930, Ord was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio⁴, as Ord O. LeMaster, age 54 Physician.  He was born in Indiana, his father born in Ohio and mother born in New Jersey.  His home was valued at $ 8000.  Also living in the household were wife, Emma, age 48, born in Ohio.


          2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 5, 1920, Ord was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio⁵, as Ord O. LeMaster, age 43, Physician.  He was born in Indiana, and both of his parents were listed as born in Indiana.  He owned his home free of mortgage.  Living in the household were wife, Emma, age 38, born in Indiana, and daughter, Isabel, age 9, born in Indiana.

          2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census

               On May 10, 1910, Ord was enumerated as head of household in Kettersville, Shelby County, Ohio⁶, as Dr. O.O. LeMaster, age 33, Physician. He was born in Ohio, with his father listed as born in Germany and mother in Ohio.  Living in the household was his wife, Emma, age 28, born in Ohio, and father-in-law, Charles Garmhausen, age 72, born in Ohio.

          2.1.4  1900 Federal Census

               On June 4, 1900, Ord was enumerated in the Luman C. Lemasters household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as Ord O., son, age 24, Medical student, born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ohio and mother born in New Jersey.

          2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 5, 1880, Ord was enumerated in the Walker Lemasters household in Madison Towship, Jay County, Indiana⁸, as Ottie, son, age 4, born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ohio and his mother in New Jersey.

     2.2. State Census Records

          Many states took their own census, but Ohio was not one of them.  

          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 LeMaster farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Ord registered for the draft during World War I on September 12, 1918⁹, when he was 42 years old.  At the time he was living at 822 South Ohio street in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.  His registration card shows he was a natural born citizen, born January 4, 1876.  His occupation was that of a physician.  His nearest living relative was his wife, Emma LeMaster.  He was described as being of medium height and build, with dark hair.  I could not read the description of his eyes.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any record of military service that would qualify Ord for a pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          I am not aware of any military service by Ord.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Shelby County, Ohio to see what items might mention Ord.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          I need to contact the local historical society to see what types of plat maps were published in Shelby County, Ohio that might aid in my research.

5. Supplemental records

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

Sources:

1. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1858, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints online [http://www.familysearch.org], accessed 17 January 2011.
2. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org), accessed 10 April 2013, Ord Otterbein Lemaster, 1937.
3. Dr. O.A. Lemaster obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, September 15, 1937, page 1.
4. 1930 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Sidney, enumeration district 75-1, SD 11, sheet 2A, 608 South Ohio Street, dwelling 45, family 48; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 April 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Ord O. LeMaster household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, 1st Ward, Sidney, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, ED 195, SD 3, sheet 2, dwelling 51, family 55; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 1437, page 30.
6. 1910 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Kettlersville, enumeration district 149, SD 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 19, family 19, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 April 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. Luman C. Lemasters household, 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Madison township, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 3, dwelling 59, family 60; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380.
8. Walker Lemasters household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, USA, ED 161, SD 6, page 4, dwelling 47, family 48; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 287.
9. "World War I Draft Registration Cards," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 2013); citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State : Ohio; Registration County : Shelby, Roll 1851185.


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.

Exploratory Data Analysis: Vernon Walker LeMaster (1888-1955)

Vernon Walker LeMaster (1888-1955) was my paternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory data analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Vernon was born December 4, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have a copy of his birth certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip. 

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Vernon's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the LeMaster 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 Vernon.  The family was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church in Salamonia, Indiana.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Vernon was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Vernon married Helen Louise Garmhausen on June 30, 1917 in Auglaize County, Ohio¹.

          There marriage record was the subject of a previous post.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers for mention of Vernon and Helen's nuptials, both in Ohio and Indiana.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for further research.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Vernon and Helen's 25th wedding anniversary would have been June 30, 1942.  Will need to search in contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of their anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Vernon and Helen were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Vernon died March 17, 1955, according to my database.  I do not have a place of death listed, but he was a resident of Sidney, Ohio for many years. Will need to seek to clarify and obtain a copy of his death certificate.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Will need to search out contemporary newspapers for mention of Vernon's death.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               Once I've obtained a copy of Vernon's obituary, will seek out records from the funeral home that handled the arrangements to see what other information I might discover.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               I do not have a photograph of Vernon's tombstone.  I believe that he is buried in Sidney, Ohio.  Once I've determined where he is buried, will seek to obtain a photograph.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 1, 1940, Vernon was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio², as Vernon W. LeMaster, aged 50, born in Indiana.  He had completed 4 years of college. He had lived at the same residence in 1935. He owned his home and it was valued at $ 10,000. His occupation was listed as doctor.  Also living in the household were wife Helen, age 46, born in Ohio; son Robert, age 20, born in Ohio; daughter Louise, age 17, born in Ohio; and mother-in-law, Cordelia Garmhausen, age 71, born in Ohio.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 2, 1930, Vernon was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio³, as Vernon W. LeMaster, age 41, born in Indiana.  He owned his home and it was valued at $ 10,000.  The family owned a radio.  He was married, age 28 at time of marriage.  He was born in Indiana, with both parents born in Ohio.  He could read and write and spoke English, and his occupation was a medical doctor.  Also living in the household were wife, Helene L, age 36, born in Ohio; son Robert, age 9, born in Ohio; and daughter Louise, age 7, born in Ohio.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 6, 1920, Vernon was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio⁴, as Vernon W. LeMaster, age 31, born in Indiana.  He owned his home and it was mortgaged.  He was married, could read and write and spoke English.  His parents were both listed as being born in Indiana.  His occupation was a physician.  Also living in the household was wife, Helene M., age 26, born in Ohio.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 25, 1910, Vernon was enumerated in the Norman [sic] W. LeMaster household, Jay County, Indiana⁵, as Vernon W. LeMaster, son, age 21, born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ohio and mother in New Jersey.  He had no listed occupation.

     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 LeMaster farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Vernon registered for the draft during World War I on May 24, 1917⁶.  At the time he was living at 126 Poplar Street in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.  His registration card states that he was a natural born citizen, born December 4, 1888 in Portland, Indiana.  At the time of registration, he was single, and his occupation was that of a physician.  He was described as being stout, medium build with brown hair and brown eyes.

          Vernon registered for the draft during World War II on April 26, 1942⁷.  At the time he was living at Bon Aire Drive in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.  His registration card states he was born December 4, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana.  He was a physician.  His wife, Helene, listed as his closest relative.  His height was 5' 11", weight 200 lbs., with brown eyes, grey hair and light complexion.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I have not yet investigated whether Vernon was awarded a pension for his service during World War I.

     3.3. Service Records

          Vernon served as a 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War I^8,9.

          He served overseas in France, but I need to investigate further his military service.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Shelby County, Ohio to see what items might mention Vernon.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          I need to contact the local historical society to see what types of plat maps were published in Shelby County, Ohio that might aid in my research.

5. Supplemental records

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

Sources:

1. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints online [http://www.familysearch.org], accessed 17 January 2011.
2. 1940 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Ward 2, Sidney, enumeration district 75-3, SD 4, sheet 11B, dwelling 227 Bon Air Drive; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 9 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
3. 1930 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Ward 2, Sidney, enumeration district 75-2, SD 11, sheet 2A, dwelling 38, household 38; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 9 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1920 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Ward 1A, Sidney, enumeration district 195, SD 3, sheet 3B, dwelling 84, family 88, 822 Ohio Ave.; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 9 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Norman W. LeMaster household, 1910 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Madison township, ED 67, SD 8, sheet 5, dwelling 95, family 96; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 358.
6. "World War I Draft Registration Cards", digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 9 March 2013); citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Shelby, Roll: 1851185.
7. "World War II Draft Registration Cards", digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 9 March 2013); citing Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II, Fourth Registration: Ohio, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
8. Jay, Milton T., History of Jay County, Indiana: including its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: Historical Publishing Company, 1922), page 197.
9. Hover, John Calvin and Joseph Daniel Barnes. Memoirs of the Miami Valley. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Robert O. Law Company, 1919.

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.

Amanuensis Monday: Information from Book of Shelby Co. Ohio

An Amanuensis is a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another. 

Information from Book of Shelby Co. Ohio

Settlers of Shelby County and the lands they entered.  They became permanent citizens.  The LeMaster & Young families are often mentioned for tax levy, judge list, board of Election officers.

Two Jacob LeMasters - tax, judge, election book

       Isaac LeMasters -  "  "

This was back in 1820, 1824

The family is traced back to first settlers of 1818 in Shelby County - Jacob LeMasters

One of 3 local ministers L. W. Lemasters & a circuit minister or preacher Philip LeMasters were members of Wesley Chapter M.E. Church organized in 1838 & still in use by descendants & others.

Relatives by marriage are the Adam Young Philip Young, T. McVays (Jane LeMasters, daughter of Jacob LeMaster married Thomas McVay (came from Virginia as early settlers)  I think grandpa Luman Walker LeMaster's mother was a Young.  In an old book I reviewed that belonged to the Sidney News the Jacob LeMaster & Youngs were written about & I am quite sure great grandmother was a Young.

The Young family according to recent surveys were prominent in the 1800s.  I haven't read the book I own as yet, only scanned it & looked up the LeMaster, Young, McVay & _____ families listed in the back of the book.

Amanuensis Monday is a daily blogging theme which encourages the family historian to transcribe family letters, journals, audiotapes, and other historical artifacts. Amanuensis Monday is a popular ongoing series created by John Newmark at Transylvanian Dutch.

Amanuensis Monday: Letter from Aunt Helene (October 1972)

An Amanuensis is a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another. 

Source: Letter from Helene LeMaster, 206 Bon Air Dr., Sidney, Ohio to Ord Weldon LeMaster, 214 West Monroe, Alexandria, Indiana, postmarked 26 October 1972.

October 25, '72

Dear Gloria and Ord:

It is high time that I am writing to you.  I had filled in what little I knew about the LeMasters, in the material I had ready for you, on the history of the family you wrote about.  I took a Shelby County book, recently published, and your material to the re-union in September, hoping you would be there.  When I showed the history Art had compiled the relatives there wanted to copy it.  I am wondering if they have sent it to you.  Ora LeMaster, Garth's wife has it.  She is to be sure that I have it returned to me.

The county book has some information on part of the LeMaster - Young family, from grand father Luman Walker's side.  Several LeMaster names are mentioned in it.  I'll enclose what little I have found.  I do not know the family history as I should.  Aunt Emma knew so much more than I do.  She was in the family twelve years before I was.  She passed away in Feb. 1956.  I think I mentioned in my letter to you that there was a book printed by another LeMaster with the Luman W. LeMaster family in it but not much detail.  No one seems to who got the book but Art had it.  It had the LeMaster crest in it.

We just had a shock as my brother's son Jack passed away.  He was our 'right hand' in all our affairs.  He was in Bergen Norway touring when he had a heart attack and passed away.  It took three weeks for the casket to reach Sidney.  He was more a son than a nephew to me.

I am sorry not to be of more help.  We just had a call last week from Jessie Whitacre that her brother, I think Clyde, passed away.  He lived in Findlay Ohio.  Whitacres are from Grandma LeMasters family.

The history Art & Maud Phillips compiled has more information & I hope you can get it some time.

Sorry we missed seeing you in September.  We had a nice get together.

We are still at 206 Bon Air Dr so come to see us.

Love,

Aunt Helene 

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This letter, postmarked 26 October 1972, was written by my father's great grandaunt, Helene (GARMHAUSEN) LeMASTER, widow of Vernon Walker LeMASTER.

1. The Ora LeMaster is Ora Lee (BRADY) LeMASTER, wife of Garth Luman LeMASTER.  Garth was a son of Clarence and Ferry May (BICKEL) LeMASTER.

2. Aunt Emma is Emma (GARMHAUSEN) LeMASTER, wife of Ord Otterbein LeMASTER.  She was Helene's aunt, and married into they LeMaster family in 1907, while Helene married into it in 1917.

3. The Art LeMaster is Arthur Raymond LeMASTER, brother of Vernon and Ord LeMASTER.  He had died December 16, 1971.  He authored a family history circa 1960 along with his sister, Maud (LeMASTER) PHILLIPS.

4. The Jessie WHITACRE is the daughter of Frederic E. and Caroline Bishop (CHEW) WHITACRE.  Caroline was a sister to Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTER, wife of Luman Walker LeMASTER (and mother to Vernon, Ord & Arthur, et al.)

Amanuensis Monday is a daily blogging theme which encourages the family historian to transcribe family letters, journals, audiotapes, and other historical artifacts. Amanuensis Monday is a popular ongoing series created by John Newmark at Transylvanian Dutch.

Amanuensis Monday: Letter from Aunt Helene (April 1972)

An Amanuensis is a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another. 

Source: Letter from Mrs. V.W. LeMaster, 206 Bon Air Dr., Sidney Ohio to Mr & Mrs. Ord LeMaster, 214 W. Monroe St., Alexandria, Indiana, postmarked February 19, 1972.

Dear Gloria & Ord :

I received your letter with the request to give you the information about the LeMaster family.  I know very little about the early history of the family.  Art had a book of the LeMaster family that was published through the efforts of some LeMaster.  It had father & mother's names and their children.  It was not all together correct (the Luman LeMaster family) if I recall rightly.  Then, Art also sent a history of his family that he and Aunt Maud Phillips had typed and sent to their families.  I have that and will check through it for information.

I am sorry to be so late in answering your letter.  I have had the flu for almost a month and have such an accumulation of back work it seems I never get caught up.

You do not have Clifford LeMaster in your group.  If I do not find enough about his family I will give you the name and address of his daughter Gladys who lives in California.

You might inquire about the book Art had.  It had the 'crest' or emblem or whatever it is called of the LeMaster family.  I do not know what has been done with his books.

You will hear from me again when I get the material assembled.

Keep well and happy,

Love Aunt Helene

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This letter, postmarked February 19, 1972, was written to my parents by my father's grandaunt, Helene (GARMHAUSEN) LeMASTER, widow of Dr. Vernon Walker LeMASTER.

The following explanations of people and things mentioned in the letter:

1. Art = Arthur Raymond LeMASTER, brother of Vernon Walker LeMASTER.  Arthur died December 16, 1971.

2. The LeMaster genealogy referenced must refer to Lemasters, U.S.A., 1639-1965 by Howard M. Lemaster and Margaret Herberger.  I have a copy of this genealogy.

3. The family history mentioned as being compiled by Art and his sister, Maud (LeMASTER), was put together circa 1960.  I have a partial copy and will reference it in later posts.

4. The Clifford LeMASTER is William Clifford LeMASTER,  an older brother of Arthur and Vernon.

Amanuensis Monday is a daily blogging theme which encourages the family historian to transcribe family letters, journals, audiotapes, and other historical artifacts. Amanuensis Monday is a popular ongoing series created by John Newmark at Transylvanian Dutch.

Marriage Record: Ord Otterbein LeMaster to Emma Garmhausen

Again searching at FamilySearch.org's beta site, I located the marriage record for my other paternal great granduncle, Ord Otterbein LeMaster and Emma Garmhausen, which took place in Auglaize County, Ohio.

groom's name:	O. O. Le Master
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:	Jay Co., Ind.
groom's age:
bride's name:	Emma Garmhausen
bride's birth date:	1882
bride's birthplace:	New Bremen, Aug. Co., O.
bride's age:	25
marriage date:	12 Jun 1907
marriage place:	Auglaize Co., Ohio
groom's father's name:	L. W. Lemaster
groom's mother's name:	M. K. Che...
bride's father's name:	John Garmhausen
bride's mother's name:	Mary Strasburg
groom's race:
groom's marital status:	Single
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:	Single
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number:	M86841-0
system origin:	Ohio-VR
source film number:	0963059
reference number:	2:3LD203G