Exploratory Data Analysis: Elizabeth C. (Lambertson) Hershberger (1915-2006)

Elizabeth C. (Lambertson) Hershberger (1915-2006) 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

          Elizabeth was born June 15, 1915 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  I do not yet have a copy of her birth certificate.  Will have to add that 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 Elizabeth's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the Lambertson family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family members in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Elizabeth, though I do not know the church affiliation of the family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Elizabeth was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage license

          Elizabeth was married in 1934 in Miami County, Indiana to Ralph Hershberger.  I do not yet have a copy of the marriage license, nor the exact date of the marriage.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search out mention of their wedding in contemporary newspapers once I determine the exact date of their marriage.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Once I have determined their wedding date, I will able to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their wedding anniversary was mentioned.  Their 25th anniversary would have been in 1959.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Ralph and Elizabeth were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Elizabeth died on March 23, 2006 in Elwood, Madison 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

               I need to search out area newspapers and obtain a copy of her obituary.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               Once I obtain a copy of her obituary, I can research funeral home records to see what information those records might contain.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               My database shows that Elizabeth was buried in the Vinson Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana.  I do not have a photograph of the tombstone, and will add that to my list of "to-do" items.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 25, 1940, Elizabeth was enumerated in the Ralph Hershberger household in Liberty Township, Howard County, Indiana¹, as Elizabeth Hershberger, wife, age 24, born in Indiana.  Living in the same household were husband Ralph, age 30, born in Indiana, and son Douglas Allen, age 3, born in Indiana, as well as hired girl, Margaret Trotter, aged 12 born in Missouri.  In 1935, the family was living in Miami County, Indiana.  No occupation was listed for Elizabeth, and she had completed 1 year of high school.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 2, 1930, Elizabeth was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana², as Elizabeth C. Lambertson, age 14, single, born in Indiana.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Indiana.  She had attended school within the year, could read and write and spoke English.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 14, 1930, Elizabeth was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana³, as Elizabeth C. Lambertson, age 4 years 6 months, born in Indiana.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Indiana.  She could speak English.

     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 Lambertson or Hershberger farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Elizabeth was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by father or husband that would have made Elizabeth eligible to receive a military pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Elizabeth was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Miami, Howard and Madison Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Elizabeth.  Will add this to my "to-do" list on my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Miami County, Indiana published plat maps in 1936 and 1940 that might be relevant to my research.

         Howard County, Indiana published plat maps in 1937 and 1949 that might be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records available to research for Elizabeth 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. 1940 U.S. census, Howard County, Indiana, population schedule, SD 5, sheet 15B, enumeration district 34-37, household 337; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 12 February 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
2. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana, ED 80-9, SD 6, sheet 1B, dwelling 17, family 17; National Archives micropublication T626.
3. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison county, Indiana, Pipecreek Township, ED 138, SD 84, sheet 6, dwelling 138, family 143; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449.


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.

On This Day : March 23

1636 - Pieter MONFOORT married Sarah DE PLANCKEN in Amsterdam, Holland.  Pieter was the son of Jan MONFOORT.  They were my 10x great-grandmother.


1680 - Elizabeth PIERCE married Nathaniel PIERCE.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas PIERCE and Elizabeth COLE.


1731 - Joseph MAXSON born.  Joseph was the son of John MAXSON and Thankful RANDALL.


1737 - Lydia DAVIS married Hope COVEY in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Lydia was the daughter of William DAVIS and Elizabeth PAVIOR.


1768 - Anna Christina Ilsbein KAHRE died.  Anna was the daughter of Johann Jurgen KAHRE and Anna Catherine Elisabeth OBERMEIER.


1777 - Samuel CHEW died.  Samuel was the son of Jeffrey CHEW and Amy DRIVER.


1815 - Rachel OLIPHANT married Thomas Reed WEST.  Rachel was the daughter of John OLIPHANT and Hannah AMOS.


1834 - William McCOOL married Marinda WILLIAMS in Warrick County, Indiana. William was the son of Benjamin McCOOL and ________.


1843 - David SHERRICK married Susan JACOBS in Wayne County, Ohio.  David was the son of David SHERRICK and Eve ________.  Susan was the daughter of David JACOBS and Barbara BYERS.  They were my 3x great-grandparents.


1859 - Stephen SCHLOTHAUER died.  Stephen was the son of Johann Michael SCHLOTHAUER and Elizabeth PETRY.


1865 - Ezra Addison JACOBS born in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio.  Ezra was the son of William JACOBS and Catherine EICHELBERGER.


1865 - John Bowater JACKSON married Susan B. WILLIAMS.  John was the son of Bowater JACKSON and Jennie MACE.


1893 - Elizabeth NEISWINDER died.  Elizabeth was the daughter of David JACOBS and Barbara BYERS.


1894 - Alva A. MAXON born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  Alva was the son of Joseph Lancaster MAXON and Josephine Agnes May GAMBLE.


1897 - Gordon A. LEE born in Richmond, Missouri.  Gordon was the son of Luther Wesley LEE and Basthal D. GANT.


1902 - Andrew Jackson JACOBS died in Brown County, Ohio.  Andrew was the son of James Thomas JACOBS and Isabella FEILY.


1930 - John R. PEEPLES died in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana.  John was the son of Hugh Allen Ballentine PEEPLES and Patsey FISHER.


1974 - Frank BUTLER died.  Frank was the son of Charlie BUTLER and Linda HOGG.


2006 - Elizabeth C. HERSHBERGER died in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON and Pearl May BEALS.

Family Milestones: May 26th

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Isaak GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1760 in Kingtson, Middlesex County, New Jersey.  Isaak was the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE.  Isaak died before 1785.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 6th-great grandfather, John PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1712 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  John was the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK.  John married December 26, 1734 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire to Judith SANBORN, daughter of Enoch and Elizabeth (DENNETT) SANBORN.  Judith was born January 8, 1715 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire.  They had 7 children.  John died February 16, 1748 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Michael SHIRK, was born on this date in 1758.  Michael was the son of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the younger brother of my David SHIRK.  Michael married Barbara FLICKINGER, daughter of Johannes and Catherine (HERSHBERGER) FLICKINGER.  Barbara was born July 26, 1759.  They had 9 children.  Barbara died December 2, 1820.  Michael died April 4, 1827.
 

Pearl Lambertson's 89th Birthday Anniversary

Source: Anderson Daily Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana, Friday, June 9, 1967, page 3.

BETHANY - Mr. and Mrs. John Barger and family entertained with a family reunion at their home in honor of Mrs. Barger's aunt, Mrs. Pearl Lambertson's eighty-ninth birthday anniversary. A pitch-in dinner was the highlight of the noon hour. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lambertson of Weingate, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lambertson, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest VanNess, Mrs. Lena Fetz, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lambertson and son, Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Priest, Lynn Priest and Ronald Priest, all of Elwood; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hershberger, all of Summittville; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hornell and sons Jimmy and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher, all of Lapel; Mr. and Mrs. Clemon Lambetson, Charles Barger, the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. John Barger and children, Valerie and Brent.