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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 31, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Ethel May (Wehrly) Shreeve (1886-1951)

Ethel May (Wehrly) Shreeve (1886-1951) 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

Ethel was born June 17, 1886 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana¹. I do not have a copy of her birth certificate. Will add this to my list of things "to do" for my next research trip. The State of Indiana did not require statewide registration of births until 1907. Jay County, Indiana Health Department has birth records from 1882.

1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

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

1.1.2. Bible Record

I am not aware of any surviving record of the Werhly 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 Ethel, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrly family.

1.1.4. Adoption Record

There is no indication that Ethel was adopted.

1.2. Marriage License

Ethel married William Shreeve on December 19, 1906¹, 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 Ethel and William's nuptials.

1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

Ethel and William's 25th wedding anniversary would have been December 19, 1931. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.

1.2.3. Divorce Decree

There is no indication that Ethel and William were ever divorced, but a search of Jay and Allen County, Indiana court records needs to be done.

1.3. Death Certificate

Ethel died April 12, 1951¹, probably in Ft. Wayne, Allen 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 Allen County and Jay County, Indiana to see if Ethel's obituary was mentioned. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.

1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

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

1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

Ethel's tombstone in the Salamonia Cemetery in Jay County, Indiana has been photographed². The stone reads "Ethel M. 1886-1951 Mother".

Her memorial page at FindAGrave site is here.

2. Census Records

2.1. Federal Census Records

2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

On April 15, 1940, Ethel was enumerated in the William A. Shreeve household in Ward 1 of Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Indiana³, as Ethel Shreeve, wife, age 50, born in Indiana. She resided in the same place in 1935. She had completed the 8th grade. No occupation was listed.

2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

On April 5, 1930, Ethel was enumerated in the William A. Shreeve household in Ward 1 of Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Indiana⁴, as Ethel Shreeve, wife, age 43, born in Indiana. She was 19 years old at her marriage. Her father and mother were both born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. No occupation was listed. Their residence was at 1325 Dodge Avenue.

2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

On January 7, 1920, Ethel was enumerated in the William A. Shreeve household in Ward 3 of Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio⁵, as Ethel M. Shreeve, wife, age 33, born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother born in Indiana. No occupation was listed. Their residence was at 419 Euclid.

2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

On April 15, 1920, Ethel was enumerated in the William A. Shreeves household in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as Ethel M. Shreeves, wife, age 23. She had been married for 3 years and the mother of 1 child who was living. Her father and mother were both born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. No occupation was listed.

2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

On June 2, 1900, Ethel was enumerated in the William P. Wehrly household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as Ethel M. Wehrly, daughter, born June 1886 in Indiana. Her father and mother were born in Ohio. She could read and write and spoke 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 records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly family farm.

3. Military Records

3.1. Draft Registration

Not applicable, as Ethel was female.

3.2. Pension Records

I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would have made Ethel 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 Ethel was female.

4. Land Records

4.1. Deed Records

Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Allen and Jay County in Indiana and Van Wert County, Ohio to see what records might mention Ethel 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 and county maps for Allen and Jay County in Indiana and Van Wert County, Ohio will need to searched. Will contact the local historical societies to see what maps they might have in their collection.

5. Supplemental Records

Supplemental records available for research on Ethel 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 the Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Ethel May Wehrly Shreeve Memorial Page, FindAGrave, Inc. online [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68874455], accessed 17 July 2013
3. 1940 U.S. census, Allen County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 1, Ft. Wayne, enumeration district 94-54A, SD 4, sheet 63A, household 190; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1930 U.S. census, Allen County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 1, Ft. Wayne, enumeration district 2-4, SD 3, sheet 5B, 1325 Dodge Avenue, dwelling 129, family 129; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. 1920 U.S. census, Van Wert County, Ohio, population schedule, Ward 3, Van Wert, enumeration district 132, SD 4, sheet 6B, 419 Euclid Avenue, dwelling 150, family 155; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. 1910 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Wayne Township, enumeration district 80, SD 8, sheet 12B, dwelling 16, family 16; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 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 micopublication 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.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Harvey Allen Wehrly (1877-1968)

Harvey A. & Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly

Harvey Allen Wehrly (1877-1968) 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

One source states Harvey was born December 21, 1876 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana^1,. His World War II Draft Registration states he was born December 21, 1877 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana¹⁰. I have not yet resolved the discrepancy. The State of Indiana did not require state-wide registrations of birth until after 1907. Jay County, Indiana only has birth records from 1882.

1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

If Harvey'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 of 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 Harvey, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrly's.

1.1.4. Adoption Record

There is no indication that Harvey was adopted.

1.2. Marriage License

Harvey married Nettie Shreeve on October 9, 1898¹, 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 of Harvey and Nettie's nuptials.

1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

Harvey and Nettie's 25th wedding anniversary would have been October 9, 1923 and their 50th anniversary would have been October 9, 1948. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.

1.2.3. Divorce Decree

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

1.3. Death Certificate

Harvey died June 9, 1968¹, probably in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. I do not have a copy of his death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

Will need to check local newspapers in Henry and Jay County, Indiana to see if Harvey'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 his obituary, I might be able to identify the funeral that handled the arrangements and then contact them to see if they have any more records.

1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

Harvey's tombstone in the South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana has been photographed². A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

2.1. Federal Census Records

2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

On April 16, 1940, Harvey was enumerated as head of household in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana³, as Harvey Wehrly, age 63, Church custodian. He was born in Indiana and in 1935 his residence was the same place. He owned his home, and it was valued at $3500. He had completed the 6th grade.

2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

On April 12, 1930, Harvey was enumerated as head of household in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana⁴, as Harvey A. Wehrly, age 51, Janitor, Christian Church. He was born in Indiana, as was his father and mother. He didn't live on a farm, owned a radio and was age 21 at his marriage. He could read and write and spoke English.

2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

On January 12, 1920, Harvey was enumerated as head of household in Ward 7, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana⁵, as Harvey Wehrly, age 43, laborer in auto factory. He was born in Indiana, as was his father and mother. He could read and write and spoke English. He owned his home free of mortgage. The family resided at 1525 8th Street.

2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

On April 26, 1910, Harvey was enumerated as head of household in Ward 7, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana⁶, as Harvey Wehrly, age 32, Straw Boss in auto factory. He was born in Indiana and had been married for 11 years. The birthplace of his parents was left blank. The family resided at 1015 South 18th Street.

2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

On June 15, 1900, Harvey was enumerated as head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as Harvey A. Wehrly, age 23, Farmer. He was born December 1876 in Indiana, and both parents were born in Ohio. He had been married for one year. He could read and write and spoke English. He owned his home and held a mortgage.

2.1.6. 1880 Federal Census

On June 3, 1880, Harvey was enumerated in the William Wherhly household in Salamonia, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁸, as Harvy Wherhly, age 3, son, born in Indiana. The birthplace of his father was blank, and his mother was born in Michigan.

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 family farm.

3. Military Records

3.1. Draft Registration

On September 12, 1918, Harvey registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana⁹ during World War I. He was 40 years old and living at 1525 South 18th Street in New Castle. His birthdate was listed as December 21, 1877. He owned his own garage business at the same address. His wife, Nettie Wehrly, was listed as nearest relative. His physical description was medium height, medium build, with brown eyes and dark hair.

On April 27, 1942, Harvey registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana¹⁰ during World War II. He was 64 years old, born December 21, 1877 in Salamonia, Indiana. He resided at 301 South 8th Street in New Castle. He worked as a janitor for the Christian church. His wife, Nettie Wehrly, was listed as nearest relative. He was 5' 6" tall, weighed 175 lbs., with grey hair, brown eyes and a ruddy complexion.

3.2. Pension Records

I am not aware of any military service that would have made Harvey eligible to receive pension benefits. His father did serve in the Civil War, but I don't believe Harvey ever received any minor's benefits.

3.3. Service Records

Not applicable.

4. Land Records

4.1. Deed Records

Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Jay and Henry Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Harvey and his family. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

4.2. Plat map / county map

Plat maps and county maps for Jay and Henry Counties, 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 Harvey include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Sources:

1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Find A Grave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 12 Jun 2013), Harvey Allen Wehrly memorial page.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, New Castle, enumeration district 33-18, SD 10, sheet 6B, 301 South 12th Street, dwelling 180, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 June 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Harvey A. Wehrly household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, 4th Ward, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, ED 33-18, SD 9, sheet 11B, dwelling 280, family 330; National Archives micropublication T626.
5. 1920 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 74, SD 6, sheet 17A, 1525 8th Street, dwelling 290, family 325; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 June 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. 1910 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 92, SD 6, sheet 1A, 1015 South 18th Street, dwelling 8, family 9; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 June 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Madison Township, enumeration district 62, SD 67, sheet 9A, dwelling 169, family 174; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 June 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
8. William Wherhly household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Salamonia, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 169, SD 6, page 28, dwelling 6, family 6; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 287.
9. "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 June 2013); citing World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Indiana.
10. "U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 June 2013); citing Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II : Fourth Registration.

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.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Photo: Harvey Allen Wehrly & Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly

Harvey Allen Wehrly & Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly

Cousin Tonya Lang provided me with a copy of this picture of her great-grandparents, Harvey Allen Wehrly and Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly. She found my blog while searching for information on the Wehrly family.

Harvey was the younger brother of my great-grandmother Barbara Isabel Wehrly, making Tonya and I third cousins.

Harvey was born December 21, 1876 in Salamonia, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, the son of William P. and Olive Jane (Smith). He married Nettie Shreeve on October 9, 1898 and they were parents of 7 children.

According to Tonya, Harvey died when she was 8, but she remembered that he always wore a three piece suit with a tie, and kept a watch with a watch chain in his vest pocket. I look forward to sharing more information with her.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Salamonia Man Killed

Source: Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, February 28, 1974, page 1.

3^rd ’74 traffic fatality

Salamonia man killed

Jay County recorded its second traffic fatality within the past two weeks, and its third of the year, when a 24-year-old Salamonia resident, Larry LeMaster, was killed in a crushing one-car accident on County Road 130 early this afternoon.

According to Jay County Sherriff Harold Loy, who’s heading the investigation, he was notified of the accident at 7:50 a.m. He said LeMaster was found dead in the back seat of his late-model auto.

Loy said it appeared to him LeMaster, who was a Ball State University senior, had been dead for “approximately three to four hours” before police were notified. He said the accident happened 2 ¼ miles east of the Lower Salamonie Church.

The LeMaster auto, said Loy, was located in a ditch next to a large tree, which had apparently been struck head on. He said the force of the impact sent the driver against the windshield and then back into the backseat. The vehicle was considered a total loss.

Loy said death may have been instantaneous, but a coroner’s examination was delayed until after noon because Jay County Coroner, Dr. James Fitzpatrick, is out of the state, and Deputy Coroner, Dr. R.E. Schenck, was in surgery.

No details of the report have been released at this time, although LeMaster’s body was taken to the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, where it was to be examined. LeMaster was to be transferred to the Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home, which is handling funeral arrangements.

Assisting Loy on the accident investigation are Jay County Police Captain George Meehan, and First Lt. Jerry Bell; Police Reserves: Gerald Jellison, Charles Frasher, and Floyd Life; and Indiana State Police Trooper, Walter Boguske.

Born June 8, 1949 in Portland, LeMaster, the son of John L. LeMaster Jr. and Helen (Pease) LeMaster. On Aug. 31, 1968, he was married to Jean Shreeve. A member of the Indiana National Guard, LeMaster belonged to the Salamonia Christian Church. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Foresters.

Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Lisa, and two sons, Dean and Shane, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Helen LeMaster, RR 6, Portland; four brothers, Leland LeMaster, RR 6, Portland; Terry LeMaster, RR 2, Winchester; Douglas LeMaster, Salamonia, and his twin, Gary LeMaster, Warsaw; one sister, Mrs. William (Kay) Addington, RR 6, Portland, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. LeMaster Sr., Salamonia.

Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home with Paul Albertson, Port Jefferson, Ohio, officiating. Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.

Callers will be received at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Wehrly Family, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana (1907)

Source: Complete Directory of Jay County, M. & M. Directory Co., Portland, Ind., 1907, p. 239

These listings of the WEHRLY family in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana in 1907 are of my paternal 2nd-great grandfather, William P. WEHRLY, and his sons, Harvey and Alva.

Alva Monroe WEHRLY (b. 1878) is a bit of a mystery as to why his wife and children are not listed. He was married in 1901 to Emma YAEGER and they would have had 3 or 4 children by the time of this directory. I know of no other Alva WEHRLYs in the family that this could have been.

Harvey Allen WEHRLY (b. 1876) had married Nettie SHREEVE in 1898, and is listed here with her and daughter, Ada.

William P. WEHRLY (b. 1845) married Olive Jane SMITH in 1866 in Jay County, right after returning from the service with 130th Indiana Infantry. His youngest son, Martin Nimrod (b. 1888) is listed as still living with them.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Family Milestones: December 20th

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Nancy DAVIS, was married on this date in 1846 in Monroe County, Indiana to James M. CAMPBELL. Nancy was the daughter of John and Susannah (________) DAVIS, and the older sister of my Austin DAVIS. Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas GROENENDYKE, was married on this date in 1899 in Madison County, Indiana to Hettie BALLARD. Thomas was the son of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Catherine GROENENDYKE. Thomas was born October 2, 1852 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Hettie was born March 1865 in Indiana. Thomas was a farmer in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Thomas died November 25, 1944 in Madison County, Indiana, and is buried in the Park View Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Amanda P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1842. Amanda was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Amanda died February 22, 1845.

My paternal great granduncle, Harvey Allen WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Harvey was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Harvey married October 9, 1888 to Nettie SHREEVE. Nettie was born circa 1880 in Indiana. They had 4 children, and lived in Henry County, Indiana. Harvey died June 9, 1968.

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mayke GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1751 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Mayke was the daughter of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger sister of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE. Mayke was still living at the time of her father's death in 1785. Nothing further is known at this time.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Family Milestones: December 19th

My paternal great-grandaunt, Ethel May WEHRLY, was married on this date in 1906 to William SHREEVE. Ethel was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger sister of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Ethel died April 12, 1951. Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Arana "Rainey" WARDLOW, was born on this date in 1806 in Ohio. Arana was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. Arana married on February 12, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Mary DENNIS. Mary was born circa 1815 in Kentucky. Arana was a farmer in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio. Arana died July 11, 1884 in Brown County, Ohio. Nothing further is know at this time.

My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Johannes SCHERCH, was born on this date in 1706 in Sumiswald, Canton Bern, Switzerland. Johannes was the son of Ulrich and Barbara (GRUNDBACHER) SCHURCH, and the younger brother of my Ulrich SCHERCH. Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Joseph CHEW, was born on this date in 1765 in Virginia. Joseph was the son of Major James and Mary (CALDWELL) CHEW, and the older brother of my Andrew CHEW. Joseph married December 2, 1799 in Frederick County, Virginia to Elizabeth THOMAS, the daughter of Sampson THOMAS. Elizabeth was born June 9, 1772 probably in Pike County, Virginia. They had 10 children. Elizabeth died September 11, 1843 in Andersonville, Ross County, Ohio. Joseph died March 12, 1848 in Andersonville, Ross County, Ohio.

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

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