Showing posts with label Scholer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scholer. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Exploratory Data Analysis Through 2x-Great Grandaunts & Uncles

Though it took much longer that I had hoped, have finally finished by series of exploratory data analysis through my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles.  Previously, I had written about my results through my 2x-great grandparents.  My next steps are to move on to my 3x-great grandparents as well as start work on some of Eileen's ancestors and Corinne's ancestors.

Working on this series has allowed me to find out where there are gaps in my research and has added much data.  Now I just need to follow up with my "to-do" lists before my next research trip to make sure I use my time effectively.

Here are the links to posts about the exploratory data analysis posts for my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Ida Laura (Wehrly) Scholer (1883-1963)

Ida Laura (Wehrly) Scholer (1883-1963) was my paternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Ida was born February 13, 1883 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana1. The State of Indiana did not require state-wide registration of births until after 1907.  Jay County, Indiana has birth records from 1882. I do not have a copy of her birth certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

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

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible record for the Wehrly 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 any baptismal record for Ida, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrly family.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Ida was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Ida married Edward Scholer on December 30, 19031, probably in Jay County, Indiana.  I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

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

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               Ida and Edward's 25th wedding anniversary would have been December 30, 1928.  Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               There is no indication that Ida and Edward ever divorced, but a search of Henry County, Indiana court records needs to be done.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Ida died December 15, 19631.  I suspect that she died in Henry County, Indiana. I do not have a copy of her death certificate.  Will need to add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

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

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

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

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Ida's tombstone in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana has been photographed.  A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 11, 1940, Ida was enumerated in the Edward L. Scholer household in Lewisville, Henry County, Indiana2, as Ida L. Scholer, wife, age 57.  She was the manager of a community shop.  Her residence in 1935 was the same place.  She was born in Indiana and had completed the 6th grade in education.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 10, 1930, Ida was enumerated in the Edward Scholer household in Ward 5 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana3, as Ida Scholer, wife, age 47.  She had been married for 21 years.  She was born in Indiana as were both of her parents.  No occupation was listed.  She could read and write and spoke English.  Their residence was at 1320 Audobon Road.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 3, 1920, Ida was enumerated in the Ed Scholer household in Ward 7 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana4, as Idia L. Scholer, wife, age 36.  She was born in Indiana, her father and mother both born in Ohio.  She could read and write and spoke English.  No occupation was listed.  Their residence was at 815 C. Avenue.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On May 10, 1910, Ida was enumerated in the Edward Scholer household in Ward 7 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana5, as Ida Scholer, wife, age 27.  She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Ohio and her mother born in Michigan.  She had been married for 6 years.  She could read and write and spoke English.  No occupation was listed.  Their residence was at 1606 G. Avenue.

          2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

               On June 2, 1900, Ida was enumerated in the William P. Wehrly household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana6, as Ida L. Wehrly, daughter, age 17.  She was born February 1883 in Indiana.  Her father and mother were born in Ohio.  She could read and write and speak English.

     2.2. State Census Records

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

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

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

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Ida was a female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would have made Ida eligible for benefits.  Her father did serve during the Civil War, but I don't believe she was ever eligible for minor's benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Ida was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

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

     4.2. Plat map / county map

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

5. Supplemental Records

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

Sources:

1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970.  Photocopy held by author.
2. 1940 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Lewisville, enumeration district 33-7, SD 10, sheet 2A, dwelling 38; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
3. 1930 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 5, New Castle, enumeration district 20, SD 9, sheet 10A, 1320 Audobon Road, dwelling 205, family 250; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1920 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 74, SD 6, sheet 3A, 815 C. Avenue, dwelling 44, family 47; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. 1910 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 92, SD 6, sheet 19B, 1606 G. Avenue, dwelling 262, family 323; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. William P. Wehrly household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 2B, dwelling 44, family 45; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380, page 77.

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.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Obituary : Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly (1846-1913)

Portland Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, December  7, 1913


Fellow research Judy Myers sent me a copy of the obituary of my paternal 2x-great grandmother, Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly (1846-1913) from the Portland, Indiana Commercial Review.

11 Children Survive Her

Mrs. Olive Wehrly Dies Monday From Inroads of Lingering Illness

Husband A Few Years Dead

Many Descendants Left By Well Known Resident of South Shanks Street

Mrs. Olive Smith Wehrly, widow of the late William P. Wehrly, died at the home of her son-in-law L.D. Jackson, South Shanks street about 7:30 o'clock Monday evening after a lingering illness.  Mrs. Wehrly has been in failing health for the past year or more and for a number of weeks has been confined to her bed.

She was born at Lisbon June 17 1846 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, both deceased.  Mrs. Wehrly is survived by the following children, her husband having died about three years ago: Prudence, wife of L.D. Jackson at whose home she died, Martin Wehrly, J.W. Wehrly, and Blaine Wehrly, all of this city; Belle, wife of Clifford LeMasters and Alva Wehrly, both of Salamonia, Mrs. Ethel Shreeves of Van Wert, Ohio, Henry Wehrly of Garrett, Mrs. Oda Scholer and Harvey Wehrly of New Castle, Mrs. Kate Andrews of Hamilton, Ohio.  One brother also remains, John Smith of Humboldt, Nebraska.

Judy notes some issues with the obituary:

Travis,

I found my paper copy of her obit, not the greatest, but look at the date!  The paper is the Commercial Review in Portland.

1) This implies that she died 6 DEC 1913.  She was born at Lisbon 17 Jun 1846.  I have seen issues of the paper where they had a mistake in the date, but I haven't seen one where the month was wrong.  So. . .  Using a day of the week calculator I found that 7 Dec 1913 was a Sunday, but 7 Jan 1913 was a Tuesday. 

2) Here is the abstract of her death certificate from Jay Co.

Wehrly, Olive
Portland
Jan 6 1913
F
Jan 26 1846
CH-2A
39
Green Park, Portland, IN

She died in Portland on 6 Jan 1913.  She was born 26 Jan 1846.  Next two entries are volume and page references.  She was buried in Green Park.

3) And then there is her tombstone:  born 23 Jun 1846, died 6 Jan 1913

I am going to assume she died 6 Jan 1913!

It is easy to see how Jan and Jun may have been interchanged someplace along the line, but what to do with 17, 26, and 23.  (My husband suggested averaging them!)

If you get a copy of her death certificate, please let me know what it says.  They are not engraved in stone!  And I'm sure they were mistakes in transcribing them.

One of my relatives died in her teens, her death certificate has her mother's name on it instead of hers, and the last name is mutilated.

Thanks,
Judy

A mystery for me to have to go to the library and solve.  It would appear that the masthead of the newspaper might be wrong, as January 7, 1913 would be a Tuesday, and not December 7th.  The obit does state Olive died on a Monday.

Other errors include daughter Belle being married to the wrong LeMaster, she was married to Luman Cooper LeMaster, not Clifford.

The birthplace of Lisbon is interesting, it could be referring to New Lisbon over the county line in Henry County, Indiana.  In his biography, Olive's father William was listed as a resident of Henry County.  All census records indicate a Michigan birthplace, however.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

On This Day : December 15

1696 - Rebecca PRICHARD born in Suffield, Connecticut.  Rebecca was the daughter of William PRICHARD and Rebecca TAYLOR.  Rebecca was my 7x-great grandmother.

1714 - Mary CRANDALL married Thomas BROWNELL.  Mary was the daughter of Samuel CRANDALL and Sarah COLBY.

1728 - Tacy MAXSON born in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Tacy was the daughter of John MAXSON and Hannah MAXSON

1756 - Anna BABCOCK married Samuel RHODES.  Anna was the daughter of James BABCOCK and Content MAXSON.

1765 - Hannah DAVIS married Samuel MAXSON.  Hannah was the daughter of John DAVIS and Bethia ROGERS.

1844 - Octavia PIERCE married Byram H. HARVEY.  Octavia was the daughter of Samuel PIERCE and Persis BARROWS.

1869 - Ella E. LAPHAM born in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio.  Ella was the daughter of Earnest L. LAMPHAM and Sarah J. McVAY.

1879 - Laud Alfred DAVIS born.  Laud was the son of Reuben H. DAVIS and Sarah McCLOY.

1898 - Cyrene COX died in Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana.  Cyrene was the daughter of Joel PHILBRICK and Sally FOX.

1898 - Vernon Dwight HUBER married Gertrude MAURER.  Vernon was the son of Walter F. HUBER and Emeline YOUNG.

1898 - Dorris Lucille HUBER born.  Dorris was the daughter of Vernon Dwight HUBER and Gertrude MAURER.

1899 - Florence CHIVLARE died in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.  Florence was the daughter of James FOLLOWAY and Julia WILLIAMS.

1906 - Otis BOYER married Bessie RUSSELL.  Otis was the son of Albert L. BOYER and Sarah M. BENNETT.

1922 - Jacob LEMASTERS died in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.  Jacob was the son of Luman Walker LEMASTERS and Nancy YOUNG.

1934 - Nealie HAYMES died in Reidland, McCracken County, Kentucky.  Nealie was the daughter of David C. DUNAWAY and Margaret Emley PRINCE.

1963 - Ida Laura SCHOLER died.  Ida was the daughter of William P. WEHRLY and Olive Jane SMITH.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Family Milestones: February 13th

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Charlotte HAINES, married on this date in Burlington County, New Jersey to Michael WOOLSTON.  Charlotte was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the older sister of my Hannah HAINES.  Charlotte was born January 21, 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Michael was the son of Jacob and Sarah (GOSLING) WOOLSTON.  They had 4 children.  Michael died in 1817.  Charlotte died August 24, 1821 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah SHERRICK, married on this date in 1816 to Samuel SAILOR.  Sarah was the daughter of David and Barbara (ERB) SHIRK, and the sister of my David SHERRICK.    Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal great grandaunt, Ida Laura WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1883 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Ida was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger sister of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.  Ida married December 30, 1903 to Edward SCHOLER.  Ida died December 15, 1963.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Keziah CHEW, was born on this date in 1847 in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary was the daughter of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW.  Mary married October 2, 1864 at Versailles, Darke County, Ohio to Luman Walker LeMASTERS.  Luman was born October 19, 1842 in Shelby County, Ohio, the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS.  They lived in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana and raised 11 children.  Luman died November 18, 1931 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  Mary died February 22, 1927 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Family Milestones: December 30th

My paternal great-grandaunt, Ida Laura WEHRLY, was married on this date in 1903 to Edward SCHOLER.  Ida was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger sister of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.  Ida was born February 13, 1883 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have the dates of birth or parentage of Edward.  They had one child who was stillborn.  Ida died December 15, 1963. 

My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel JEWETT, was born on this date in 1725 in Bradford, Massachusetts.  Samuel was the son of Samuel and Ruth (HARDY) JEWETT.  Samuel married Ruth (________) before 1749.  They lived in Hollis, New Hampshire.  I do not have the dates of birth or parentage of Ruth.  Samuel died December 20, 1791 in Hollis, New Hampshire.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Obituary: Barbara Isabel (Wehrly) LeMasters (1869-1930)

Source: The Commercial Review, Portland, Indiana, February 7, 1930, page 1.

MRS. LEMASTER DIES THURSDAY FROM OPERATION

FUNERAL WILL BE HELD MONDAY MORNING FROM SALAMONIA METHODIST CHURCH

Mrs. Barbara I. Lemaster, wife of L.C. Lemaster, of east of Salamonia, died at 4:25 o'clock Thursday evening at the hospital in Union City. She underwent an operation for gall stones on January 29, and it was thought that she was recovering until she suffered a sudden relapse.

The deceased was a daughter of William P. and Olive (Smith) Wehrly, and was born in Jay county, March 14, 1869, being aged at the time of her death, 60 years, 10 months and 23 days.

She was united in marriage to L.C. Lemaster, November 13, 1886, who survives with the following children: Clarence H. Lemaster, south of Brice; Chester W. Lemaster, west of Salamonia; Floyd Lemaster, of near New Pittsburg; Bertha, wife of Russell Hercules of Akron, Ohio; Gerald Lemaster of Ft. Wayne; Dorothy, wife of Charles Hunt, of Cincinnati; Stanley Lemaster; Freda, wife of Orville Lafollette, and Miss Mary Lemaster, all of Akron, Ohio; John Lemaster of Cowan, Indiana and Ord and Elvin Lemaster at home. One son preceded her in death.

She is also survived by the following sisters and brothers: Kate, wife of Arthur Andrews of Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Delbert Jackson, William Wehrly and Blaine Wehrly of this city; Harry Wehrly, Ida, wife of Ed Scholer, and Martin Wehrly, all of New Castle; Alva Wehrly of near Salamonia, and Ethel, wife of William Shreeve of Fort Wayne.

The body was brought to the Williamson Shadow Lawn funeral home in this city and prepared for interment, after which it was taken to the home near Salamonia this afternoon.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock from the Methodist church at Salamonia. Interment will be made in the Salamonia cemetery.

Comment: Barbara was my paternal great-grandmother, wife of Luman Cooper LeMasters. The surname is alternatively spelled LEMASTER or LEMASTERS in the records.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tombstone Tuesday: William P. and Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly


My parternal great-great grandparents, William P. and Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly, are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.

William was born November 2, 1845 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Johannes ("John S.") and Barbara (Petry) Wehrly.

Olive was born June 23, 1846 in Cass County, Michigan, the daughter of William P. and Prudence (Maxson) Smith.

William and Olive were married August 4, 1866 in Jay County, Indiana. They lived out their lives in the Salamonia area. William was a mortician, a sawmiller and a farmer. During the Civil War, he served in Company I, 130th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

William died on June 16, 1909 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana and Olive followed on January 6, 1913 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.

William and Olive were the parents of thirteen children, all born in Jay County, Indiana:
  • Minerva Prudence Wehrly (1867-1948) married Lawrence Delbert Jackson, 9 children
  • Barbara Isabel Wehrly (1869-1930) married Luman Cooper LeMasters, 13 children
  • John William Wehrly (1870-1954) married Esther L. White, 2 children
  • Orilla Catherine Andrews (1872-1970) married Arthur B. Andrews
  • Benjamin Franklin Wehrly (1873-1875)
  • Henry Leonard Wehrly (1875-1924) married Mamie M. Salisbury
  • Harvey Allen Wehrly (1876-1968) married Nettie Shreeve
  • Alva Monroe Wehrly (1878-1952) married Emma C. Yaeger, 1 child
  • LeRoy Garfield Wehrly (1880-1883)
  • Ida Laura Wehrly (1883-1963) married Edward Scholer
  • Blaine Pearle Wehrly (1884-) married Ermina Gladys Ashcraft, 1 child
  • Ethel May Wehrly (1886-1951) married William Shreeve
  • Martin Nimrod Wehrly (1888-1954) married Cora Burley

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Today in my database : William P. Wehrly (b. November 2, 1845)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 2nd-great grandfather, William P. Wehrly.

William was born November 2, 1845 in Preble Co., OH, the son of Johannes and Barbara (Petry) Wehrly. William married August 4, 1866 in Jay Co., IN to Olive Jane Smith, daughter of William P. and Prudence (Maxson) Smith. Olive was born June 23, 1846 in Cass Co., MI and died January 6, 1913 in Portland, Jay Co., IN. William died June 16, 1909 in Salamonia, Jay Co., IN. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery.

William was a mortician by trade and served during the Civil War in Co. I, 130th Regt., Indiana Volunteer Infantry. William enrolled January 29, 1864 and was honorably discharged at Charlotte, NC on December 2, 1865.

Children of William P. and Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly are :
i. Minerva Prudence Wehrly b. July 25, 1867 Jay Co., IN, d. March 18, 1948 Los Angeles, CA., m. Lawrence Delbert Jackson
ii. Barbara Isabelle Wehrly b. March 14, 1869 Jay Co., IN, d. February 7, 1930 Salamonia, Jay Co. IN., m. Luman Cooper LeMasters
iii. John William Wehrly b. May 17, 1870 Jay Co., IN., d. January 24, 1954 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. Esther L. White
iv. Orilla Catherine Wehrly b. April 6, 1872 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., d. December 26, 1970, m. Arthur B. Andrews.
v. Benjamin Franklin Wehrly b. October 28, 1873 Jay Co., IN., d. September 9, 1875 Jay Co., IN
vi. Henry Leonard Wehrly b. April 17, 1875 Jay Co., IN., d. July 13, 1924, m. Mamie M. Salisbury
vii. Harvey Allen Wehrly b. December 20, 1876 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., d. June 9, 1968, m. Nettie Shreeve
viii. Alva Monroe Wehrly b. December 18, 1878 Jay Co., IN., d. March 8, 1952, Portland, Jay Co., IN, m. Emma Yaegar
ix. LeRoy Garfield Wehrly b. August 13, 1880 Jay Co., IN, d. December 23, 1883.
x. Ida Laura Wehrly b. February 13, 1883 Jay Co., IN, d. December 15, 1963, m. Edward Scholer
xi. Blaine Pearle Wehrly b. August 31, 1884 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN, m. Ermina Gladys Ashcraft
xii. Ethel May Wehrly b. June 17, 1886 Jay Co., IN, d. April 12, 1951, m. William Shreeve.
xiii. Martin Nimrod Wehrly b. April 5, 1888 Jay Co., IN, d. February 5, 1954, m. Cora Burley