1683 - William PRICHARD married Elizabeth ALLEN in Suffield, Connecticut. William was the son of William PRITCHARD and Hannah LANGTON. William was my 8x-great grandfather.
1743 - Johann Gerhard KAHRE died. Johann was the son of Johann Jurger KAHRE and Anna Katherine STEINMEIER.
1751 - Elizabeth CLARKE born. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joshua CLARKE and Hannah COTTRELL.
1771 - Christopher STICKEL died in Egenhausen, Württemberg. Christopher was the son of Hans STICKEL and Martha RAÜSCHENBERGER. Christopher was my 8x-great grandfather.
1759 - Jonathan MAXSON married Lydia CLARKE. Jonathan was the son of John MAXSON and Tacy ROGERS.
1783 - George BYERS born in York County, Pennsylvania. George was the son of Charles BYERS and Elizabeth ________.
1793 - Isom HUNT married Margaret BUNDY in Randolph County, North Carolina. Isom was the son of Thomas HUNT and Ann BEALS.
1801 - Anna Marie Louise KAHRE born in Kummerdingsen, Westphalia. Anna was the daughter of Heinrich Hermann KAHRE and Anna Marie Elisabeth KAHRE.
1802 - Hugh WARDLOW died. Hugh was the son of William WARDLAW and Jane HARPER.
1811 - Joel HUNT married Mary STARBUCK in Guilford County, North Carolina. Joel was the son of Isaiah HUNT and Elizabeth FLOYD.
1830 - Monroe G. GROENENDYKE born in Indiana. Monroe was the son of James GROENENDYKE and Barbara BUCK.
1842 - Daniel PHILBRICK died. Daniel was the son of John PHILBRICK and Sally JEWETT.
1853 - Isaiah DUFFEY born. Isaiah was the son of Daniel DUFFEY and Susanna FREEZE.
1859 - Lorenzo Dow FiSHER born. Lorenzo was the son of Lewis W. FISHER and Rebecca MARSHALL.
1882 - Walter Lee STRUDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Walter was the son of Calvin STURDEVANT and Emma BEALS.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
On This Day : November 7
1676 - Rebecca TAYLOR born in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Rebecca was the daughter of Samuel TAYLOR and Ruth COGAN. Rebecca was my 8x-great grandmother.
1695 - Elizabeth MAXSON born in Westerly, Rhode Island. Elizabeth was the daughter of John MAXSON and Judith CLARKE. Elizabeth was my 7x-great grandmother.
1728 - Experience CRANDALL married David SPRAGUE. Experience was the daughter of Jeremiah CRANDALL and Priscilla WARNER.
1733 - George WRIGHT born in Fife, Scotland. George was the son of Robert WRIGHT and Elizabeth HENDERSON.
1763 - Lucy DAVIS born. Lucy was the daughter of Joseph DAVIS and Mary BABCOCK.
1791 - Thomas HUNT married Phebe ANTHONY. Thomas was the son of Thomas HUNT and Ann BEALS.
1801 - Henry PIERCE born. Henry was the son of Robert PIERCE and Charity THORNBURGH.
1816 - Joseph JACOBS married Elizabeth BUTT. Joseph was the son of William JACOBS and Sibell LITTELL.
1835 - Archibald HEATON born in Brown County, Ohio. Archibald was the son of Alexander S. HEATON and Jemima SHAW.
1838 - Mary Eleanor COOK born. Mary was the daughter of James S. COOK and Eunice HUNT.
1839 - Lavina BALES married Irvin Morris STANDARD. Lavina was the daughter of Solomon BALES and Elizabeth JOHN.
1844 - Jacob B. McCOOL married Jane T. CHAPMAN in Warrick County, Indiana. Jacob was the son of Thomas McCOOL and Catherine HARPOLE.
1848 - James TAYLOR died. James was the son of James TAYLOR and Ann HUBBARD.
1850 - Thomas Elwood BEALS born in Indiana. Thomas was the son of Lemuel BEALS and Emily BRAY.
1857 - Emma C. COOK born. Emma was the daughter of George COOK and Matilda JACOBS.
1867 - Elenor Creveling EWING married Josiah Cole BRITTON. Elenor was the daughter of John G. EWING and Hannah Kuhl HIGGINS.
1877 - Joel Dixon STURDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Joel was the son of Calvin STURDEVANT and Emma BEALS.
1878 - Catherine DAVIS died. Catherine was the daughter of Nathan J. DAVIS and Keziah DAVIS.
1890 - John Alfred BEALS born in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. John was the son of John Franklin BEALS and Dora FODERA.
1900 - Walter Joshua CARTER married Cora Belle MITCHELL. Walter was the son of Emory CARTER and Elma COX.
1903 - Lula Mae CHIVLARE born in Indiana. Lula was the daughter of Isaac C. CHIVLARE and Viola FOLLOWAY.
1909 - Walter Aaron SWAFFORD married Lucy SNYDER. Walter was the son of Samuel Richard SWAFFORD and Susan Isabell McGAUGH.
1972 - Harold Eugene SWAFFORD died in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Harold was the son of Francis Leonidas SWAFFORD and Rella Grace McGUIRE.
1981 - Cleo Victoria PENISTEN died. Cleo was the daughter of George Washington PENISTEN and Jemimah STIGLEMAN.
1986 - Edna R. QUEAR died in Hamilton County, Indiana. Edna was the daughter of Omer A. WHISLER and Lola May LAMBERTSON.
1695 - Elizabeth MAXSON born in Westerly, Rhode Island. Elizabeth was the daughter of John MAXSON and Judith CLARKE. Elizabeth was my 7x-great grandmother.
1728 - Experience CRANDALL married David SPRAGUE. Experience was the daughter of Jeremiah CRANDALL and Priscilla WARNER.
1733 - George WRIGHT born in Fife, Scotland. George was the son of Robert WRIGHT and Elizabeth HENDERSON.
1763 - Lucy DAVIS born. Lucy was the daughter of Joseph DAVIS and Mary BABCOCK.
1791 - Thomas HUNT married Phebe ANTHONY. Thomas was the son of Thomas HUNT and Ann BEALS.
1801 - Henry PIERCE born. Henry was the son of Robert PIERCE and Charity THORNBURGH.
1816 - Joseph JACOBS married Elizabeth BUTT. Joseph was the son of William JACOBS and Sibell LITTELL.
1835 - Archibald HEATON born in Brown County, Ohio. Archibald was the son of Alexander S. HEATON and Jemima SHAW.
1838 - Mary Eleanor COOK born. Mary was the daughter of James S. COOK and Eunice HUNT.
1839 - Lavina BALES married Irvin Morris STANDARD. Lavina was the daughter of Solomon BALES and Elizabeth JOHN.
1844 - Jacob B. McCOOL married Jane T. CHAPMAN in Warrick County, Indiana. Jacob was the son of Thomas McCOOL and Catherine HARPOLE.
1848 - James TAYLOR died. James was the son of James TAYLOR and Ann HUBBARD.
1850 - Thomas Elwood BEALS born in Indiana. Thomas was the son of Lemuel BEALS and Emily BRAY.
1857 - Emma C. COOK born. Emma was the daughter of George COOK and Matilda JACOBS.
1867 - Elenor Creveling EWING married Josiah Cole BRITTON. Elenor was the daughter of John G. EWING and Hannah Kuhl HIGGINS.
1877 - Joel Dixon STURDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Joel was the son of Calvin STURDEVANT and Emma BEALS.
1878 - Catherine DAVIS died. Catherine was the daughter of Nathan J. DAVIS and Keziah DAVIS.
1890 - John Alfred BEALS born in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. John was the son of John Franklin BEALS and Dora FODERA.
1900 - Walter Joshua CARTER married Cora Belle MITCHELL. Walter was the son of Emory CARTER and Elma COX.
1903 - Lula Mae CHIVLARE born in Indiana. Lula was the daughter of Isaac C. CHIVLARE and Viola FOLLOWAY.
1909 - Walter Aaron SWAFFORD married Lucy SNYDER. Walter was the son of Samuel Richard SWAFFORD and Susan Isabell McGAUGH.
1972 - Harold Eugene SWAFFORD died in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Harold was the son of Francis Leonidas SWAFFORD and Rella Grace McGUIRE.
1981 - Cleo Victoria PENISTEN died. Cleo was the daughter of George Washington PENISTEN and Jemimah STIGLEMAN.
1986 - Edna R. QUEAR died in Hamilton County, Indiana. Edna was the daughter of Omer A. WHISLER and Lola May LAMBERTSON.
Sunday, August 05, 2012
On This Day : August 5
1698 - Joseph HADLEY born. Joseph was the son of Simon HADLEY and Ruth ________.
1726 - Richard CHEW died in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Richard was the son of Richard CHEW and Frances WOODWARD.
1777 - Phebe SUMNER married Welcome GARRETT. Phebe was the daughter of Robert SUMNER and Phoebe BEALS.
1798 - Daniel JACOBS born in Pennsylvania. Daniel was the son of Michael JACOBS and Margaret ________.
1808 - James Thomas JACOBS married Isabella FEILY in Adams County, Ohio. James was the son of William JACOBS and Sibell LITTELL. They were my 5x-great grandparents.
1830 - Amanda Cassandra MAXON born in Pennsylvania. Amanda was the daughter of Jesse MAXON and Jane NANGLE.
1853 - George WRIGHT died in Brown County, Ohio. George was the son of John WRIGHT and Sarah FLEMING. George was my 5x-great grandfather.
1858 - John Aaron SWAFFORD born in Bradley County, Tennessee. John was the son of Aaron SWAFFORD and Sarah SWAFFORD.
1878 - Mary Jane RICHARDS born. Mary was the daughter of John Thomas RICHARDS and Mary Jane CROCKETT.
1880 - Thomas A. SWAFFORD born. Thomas was the son of John Aaron SWAFFORD and Bell SEABORN.
1881 - Francis S. PIERCE died in Wayne County, Indiana. Francis was the son of Gordon PIERCE and Thirsa SMALLEY. Francis was my 4x-great grandfather.
1882 - Rebecca A. SWAFFORD married Andrew Woolsey COVEY in Richmond, Missouri. Rebecca was the daughter of John B. SWAFFORD and Nancy Rowena MILLARD.
1893 - Benjamin Zellen KING married Elizabeth Ann SCHELL in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Benjamin was the son of Daniel KING and Elizabeth SHAW.
1896 - Orville Bernard CHEW born in Jay County, Indiana. Orville was the son of William Anderson CHEW and Emma Susan STRAIGHT.
1908 - Mary Josephine STURDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of Joel Dixon STURDEVANT and Lula INGERMANN.
1911 - Kermit Russell DAVIS died. Kermit was the son of Winchester Journey DAVIS and Lula Iona DAVIS.
1930 - Joan Lemaster BILLING died in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. Joan was the daughter of George BILLING and Isabelle Helen LeMASTER.
1982 - James A. SWAFFORD died in Richmond, Missouri. James was the son of James Calvin SWAFFORD and Louisa Catherine LEE.
1998 - Eva Louis DEVER died in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Eva was the daughter of Mathias MILLER and Elizabeth SCHAEFFER.
2003 - Carrie Verle THORNBURG died in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Carrie was the daughter of Eli Weldon HALEY and Cora Belle METZNER.
1726 - Richard CHEW died in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Richard was the son of Richard CHEW and Frances WOODWARD.
1777 - Phebe SUMNER married Welcome GARRETT. Phebe was the daughter of Robert SUMNER and Phoebe BEALS.
1798 - Daniel JACOBS born in Pennsylvania. Daniel was the son of Michael JACOBS and Margaret ________.
1808 - James Thomas JACOBS married Isabella FEILY in Adams County, Ohio. James was the son of William JACOBS and Sibell LITTELL. They were my 5x-great grandparents.
1830 - Amanda Cassandra MAXON born in Pennsylvania. Amanda was the daughter of Jesse MAXON and Jane NANGLE.
1853 - George WRIGHT died in Brown County, Ohio. George was the son of John WRIGHT and Sarah FLEMING. George was my 5x-great grandfather.
1858 - John Aaron SWAFFORD born in Bradley County, Tennessee. John was the son of Aaron SWAFFORD and Sarah SWAFFORD.
1878 - Mary Jane RICHARDS born. Mary was the daughter of John Thomas RICHARDS and Mary Jane CROCKETT.
1880 - Thomas A. SWAFFORD born. Thomas was the son of John Aaron SWAFFORD and Bell SEABORN.
1881 - Francis S. PIERCE died in Wayne County, Indiana. Francis was the son of Gordon PIERCE and Thirsa SMALLEY. Francis was my 4x-great grandfather.
1882 - Rebecca A. SWAFFORD married Andrew Woolsey COVEY in Richmond, Missouri. Rebecca was the daughter of John B. SWAFFORD and Nancy Rowena MILLARD.
1893 - Benjamin Zellen KING married Elizabeth Ann SCHELL in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Benjamin was the son of Daniel KING and Elizabeth SHAW.
1896 - Orville Bernard CHEW born in Jay County, Indiana. Orville was the son of William Anderson CHEW and Emma Susan STRAIGHT.
1908 - Mary Josephine STURDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of Joel Dixon STURDEVANT and Lula INGERMANN.
1911 - Kermit Russell DAVIS died. Kermit was the son of Winchester Journey DAVIS and Lula Iona DAVIS.
1930 - Joan Lemaster BILLING died in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. Joan was the daughter of George BILLING and Isabelle Helen LeMASTER.
1982 - James A. SWAFFORD died in Richmond, Missouri. James was the son of James Calvin SWAFFORD and Louisa Catherine LEE.
1998 - Eva Louis DEVER died in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Eva was the daughter of Mathias MILLER and Elizabeth SCHAEFFER.
2003 - Carrie Verle THORNBURG died in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Carrie was the daughter of Eli Weldon HALEY and Cora Belle METZNER.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
On This Day : July 26
1684 - Deborah COLTON born in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Deborah was the daughter of Isaac COLTON and Mary COOPER. Deborah was my 7x-great grandmother.
1746 - Josiah WOODBURY died. Josiah was the son of Peter WOODBURY and Sarah DODGE.
1766 - David DAVIS born. David was the son of Nathan DAVIS and Ann GIFFORD.
1771 - John GARFIELD born. John was the son of Samuel GARFIELD and Abigail PIERCE.
1796 - Elisha STILLMAN died. Elisha was the son of George STILLMAN and Deborah CRANDALL.
1839 - Joseph Glass McPHEETERS born. Joseph was the son of Joseph Glass McPHEETERS and Clara M. DUNN.
1847 - Keziah NORTH died. Keziah was the daughter of Edward BOND and Elizabeth Ann MILLS.
1876 - David KING married Litha Ann Trumilis D'Amsel MAY in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. David was the son of Daniel KING and Elizabeth SHAW.
1879 - Rachel HOGGATT died. Rachel was the daughter of Benjamin HOGGATT and Charity BEALS.
1881 - John Forsythe AILES married Rebecca Lovina DRUMM in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. John was the son of Alfred AILES and Melissa Jane YOUNG.
1886 - John Wilbur SWARTZ married Mary Ann PARR in Georgetown, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. John was the son of Joseph SWARTZ and Elizabeth Unity MAXON.
1889 - Harry Cecil DAVIS born in Long Run, West Virginia. Harry was the son of Joseph Newton DAVIS and Almeda DAVIS.
1891 - Bessie Ethyle ALDERMAN born in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois. Bessie was the daughter of James William ALDERMAN and Vashti KIMBRO.
1911 - Rebecca STURDEVANT born. Rebecca was the daughter of Walter Lee STURDEVANT and Mabel Katherine JOHNSON.
1922 - William Clifford LeMASTER died in Colorado. William was the son of Luman Walker LeMASTERS and Mary Keziah CHEW.
1746 - Josiah WOODBURY died. Josiah was the son of Peter WOODBURY and Sarah DODGE.
1766 - David DAVIS born. David was the son of Nathan DAVIS and Ann GIFFORD.
1771 - John GARFIELD born. John was the son of Samuel GARFIELD and Abigail PIERCE.
1796 - Elisha STILLMAN died. Elisha was the son of George STILLMAN and Deborah CRANDALL.
1839 - Joseph Glass McPHEETERS born. Joseph was the son of Joseph Glass McPHEETERS and Clara M. DUNN.
1847 - Keziah NORTH died. Keziah was the daughter of Edward BOND and Elizabeth Ann MILLS.
1876 - David KING married Litha Ann Trumilis D'Amsel MAY in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. David was the son of Daniel KING and Elizabeth SHAW.
1879 - Rachel HOGGATT died. Rachel was the daughter of Benjamin HOGGATT and Charity BEALS.
1881 - John Forsythe AILES married Rebecca Lovina DRUMM in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. John was the son of Alfred AILES and Melissa Jane YOUNG.
1886 - John Wilbur SWARTZ married Mary Ann PARR in Georgetown, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. John was the son of Joseph SWARTZ and Elizabeth Unity MAXON.
1889 - Harry Cecil DAVIS born in Long Run, West Virginia. Harry was the son of Joseph Newton DAVIS and Almeda DAVIS.
1891 - Bessie Ethyle ALDERMAN born in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois. Bessie was the daughter of James William ALDERMAN and Vashti KIMBRO.
1911 - Rebecca STURDEVANT born. Rebecca was the daughter of Walter Lee STURDEVANT and Mabel Katherine JOHNSON.
1922 - William Clifford LeMASTER died in Colorado. William was the son of Luman Walker LeMASTERS and Mary Keziah CHEW.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
On This Day : March 7
1658 - William PIERCE born in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. William was the son of Thomas PIERCE and Elizabeth COLE.
1689 - Susan JOHNSON died in Canterbury, Kent, England. Susan was my 10x great-grandmother.
1749 - Sally JEWETT born in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel JEWETT and Sarah ________. Sally was my 5x great-grandmother.
1751 - Josiah PIERCE born. Josiah was the son of Samuel PIERCE and Abigail ________.
1767 - Jeremiah BROWN died. Jeremiah was the son of James BROWN and Honour CLAYTON. Jeremiah was my 9x great-grandfather.
1810 - Mary MAXSON born in Plainfield, Coshocton County, Ohio. Mary was the daughter of Jonathan MAXSON and Mary MAGDILINE.
1812 - Elizabeth BEALS born. Elizabeth was the daughter of Daniel BEALS and Catherine JACKSON.
1827 - Lucinda PUTMAN married Joseph HOUSTON in Monroe County, Indiana. Lucinda was the daughter of James PUTMAN and Elizabeth KENDRICK.
1837 - James SWAFFORD born in Tennessee. James was the son of Aaron W. SWAFFORD and ________.
1841 - Levi Reynolds BOWMAN born in Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana. Levi was the son of William W. BOWMAN and Elvira HUNT.
1847 - Jesse F. JACKSON married Emily WHICKER. Jesse was the son of Bowater JACKSON and Jennie MACE.
1851 - Emma BEALS born in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma was the daughter of John T. BEALS and Mary DAVIS.
1854 - John METZNER born in Ohio. John was the son of William METZNER and Barbara POWELL.
1863 - Daniel RINEHART died in Henry County, Indiana. Daniel was the son of Peter RINEHART and Margaret MINGA.
1876 - Isabella ARNOLD died in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana. Isabella was the daughter of Solomon LEWIS and Margaret RINEHART.
1883 - Mariam RANTS born in Jay County, Indiana. Maraim was the daughter of David F. RANTS and Nancy Margaret CUNNINGHAM.
1885 - Hannah MILLHOUS born near Butlerville, Indiana. Hannah was the daughter of Franklin MILLHOUS and Almira Park BURDG.
1888 - Arthur R. RANTS born in Jay County, Indiana. Arthur was the son of David F. RANTS and Nancy Margaret CUNNINGHAM.
1891 - Thomas A. SWAFFORD born in Ray County, Missouri. Thomas was the son of James J. SWAFFORD and Elizabeth Ann Gant HANKINS.
1895 - William BALES married Mary H. BALDWIN. William was the son of Aaron BALES and Alice MANIFOLD.
1910 - Ruth STURDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Ruth was the daughter of Walter Lee STURDEVANT and Mabel Katherine JOHNSON.
1917 - Sallie CHAMBERS died. Sallie was the daughter of John Aaron SWAFFORD and Bell SEABORN.
1953 - Joseph E. KING died in Wabash County, Indiana. Joseph was the son of Nathan KING and Anzeletta HOLDREN.
1689 - Susan JOHNSON died in Canterbury, Kent, England. Susan was my 10x great-grandmother.
1749 - Sally JEWETT born in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel JEWETT and Sarah ________. Sally was my 5x great-grandmother.
1751 - Josiah PIERCE born. Josiah was the son of Samuel PIERCE and Abigail ________.
1767 - Jeremiah BROWN died. Jeremiah was the son of James BROWN and Honour CLAYTON. Jeremiah was my 9x great-grandfather.
1810 - Mary MAXSON born in Plainfield, Coshocton County, Ohio. Mary was the daughter of Jonathan MAXSON and Mary MAGDILINE.
1812 - Elizabeth BEALS born. Elizabeth was the daughter of Daniel BEALS and Catherine JACKSON.
1827 - Lucinda PUTMAN married Joseph HOUSTON in Monroe County, Indiana. Lucinda was the daughter of James PUTMAN and Elizabeth KENDRICK.
1837 - James SWAFFORD born in Tennessee. James was the son of Aaron W. SWAFFORD and ________.
1841 - Levi Reynolds BOWMAN born in Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana. Levi was the son of William W. BOWMAN and Elvira HUNT.
1847 - Jesse F. JACKSON married Emily WHICKER. Jesse was the son of Bowater JACKSON and Jennie MACE.
1851 - Emma BEALS born in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma was the daughter of John T. BEALS and Mary DAVIS.
1854 - John METZNER born in Ohio. John was the son of William METZNER and Barbara POWELL.
1863 - Daniel RINEHART died in Henry County, Indiana. Daniel was the son of Peter RINEHART and Margaret MINGA.
1876 - Isabella ARNOLD died in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana. Isabella was the daughter of Solomon LEWIS and Margaret RINEHART.
1883 - Mariam RANTS born in Jay County, Indiana. Maraim was the daughter of David F. RANTS and Nancy Margaret CUNNINGHAM.
1885 - Hannah MILLHOUS born near Butlerville, Indiana. Hannah was the daughter of Franklin MILLHOUS and Almira Park BURDG.
1888 - Arthur R. RANTS born in Jay County, Indiana. Arthur was the son of David F. RANTS and Nancy Margaret CUNNINGHAM.
1891 - Thomas A. SWAFFORD born in Ray County, Missouri. Thomas was the son of James J. SWAFFORD and Elizabeth Ann Gant HANKINS.
1895 - William BALES married Mary H. BALDWIN. William was the son of Aaron BALES and Alice MANIFOLD.
1910 - Ruth STURDEVANT born in Hamilton County, Indiana. Ruth was the daughter of Walter Lee STURDEVANT and Mabel Katherine JOHNSON.
1917 - Sallie CHAMBERS died. Sallie was the daughter of John Aaron SWAFFORD and Bell SEABORN.
1953 - Joseph E. KING died in Wabash County, Indiana. Joseph was the son of Nathan KING and Anzeletta HOLDREN.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
On This Day : February 28
1691 - James PIERCE born. James was the son of James PIERCE and Elizabeth KENDALL.
1711 - Abigail PIERCE born in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Abigial was the daughter of Samuel PIERCE and Abigail JOHNSON.
1711 - Nathaniel CRANDALL born. Nathaniel was the son of Eber CRANDALL and Mary COTTRELL.
1720 - Anna PHILBRICK born in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. Anna was the daughter of Thomas PHILBRICK and Anna ________.
1734 - Zaccheus BURDICK born. Zaccheus was the son of Thomas BURDICK and Dorothy MAXSON.
1758 - Jonathan MAXSON born in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Jonathan was the son of Mosher MAXSON and Tacy ________.
1738 - George TAYLOR married Rachel GIBSON. George was the son of Joseph TAYLOR and Martha THOMPSON.
1767 - William CLARKE died in Rhode Island. William was the son of Joseph CLARKE and Bethiah HUBBARD.
1778 - Ruth CRANDALL born. Ruth was the daughter of Phineas CRANDALL.
1789 - Charles YOUNG born in Berkeley County, Virginia. Charles was the son of Charles YOUNG and Catherine Elizabeth KINT.
1789 - John MOULTON born. John was the son of John MOULTON and Avis HURLBUT.
1790 - Katherine BEALS born. Katherine was the daughter of Daniel BEALS and Susanna JACKSON.
1791 - Matthew MAXSON died. Matthew was the son of John MAXSON and Thankful RANDALL.
1793 - Esther WILLIAMS married William DICKS. Esther was the daughter of Jesse WILLIAMS and Eleanor JOHNSON.
1805 - Peter J. SWAFFORD born in South Carolina. Peter was the son of Jacob SWAFFORD and Sarah LARKIN.
1822 - Abigail HEATON married Thomas PAUL in Brown County, Ohio. Abigail was the daughter of Thomas HEATON and Sarah TAYLOR.
1827 - Drusilla MAXSON married Reuben D. SUTTON. Drusilla was the daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Mary DAVIS.
1828 - John Bovell McPHEETERS born. John was the son of Samuel McPHEETERS and Lucretia BARRETT.
1832 - Nicholas H. SHAW born in Clarkshill, Fayette County, Indiana. Nicholas was the son of William SHAW and Mary HECK.
1837 - John M. BALES born. John was the son of Aaron BALES and Susannah RUSSELL.
1840 - Jonathan J. HIGGINS died in Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey. Jonathan was the son of Judiah H. HIGGINS and Mary HILL.
1844 - Martha BLAND died in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio. Martha was the daughter of Jacob LEMASTERS and Hannah ________.
1857 - Thomas BEALS died. Thomas was the son of David BEALS and Rachel WEST.
1877 - Essie M. WHITACRE born in Darke County, Ohio. Essie was the daughter of Fredric E. WHITACRE and Caroline Bishop CHEW.
1900 - Foster MAXSON married Gussie Lee PHELPS. Foster was the son of Willard MAXSON and Phebe R. HUTCHINSON.
1906 - Joel Dixon STURDEVANT married Lula INGERMANN. Joel was the son of Calvin STURDEVANT and Emma BEALS.
1907 - Henry SWAFFORD married Ina Lee HUBBARD in Ray County, Missouri. Henry was the son of Allen Aaron SWAFFORD and Meda LILES.
1911 - Clarence Harrison LeMASTER married Ferry Mae BICKEL in Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was the son of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.
1919 - Mary Alice Cora STUMP died in Jay County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of John P. WEHRLY and Catherine E. LeMASTERS.
1932 - Ord WEHRLY LeMASTER married Ruth Pauline HALEY in Jay County, Indiana. Ord was the son of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Ruth was the daughter of Eli Weldon HALEY and Cora Belle METZNER. They were my grandparents.
1933 - John R. HEATON died in Independence Township, Schuyler County, Missouri. John was the son of James R. HEATON and Elizabeth JACOBS.
1711 - Abigail PIERCE born in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Abigial was the daughter of Samuel PIERCE and Abigail JOHNSON.
1711 - Nathaniel CRANDALL born. Nathaniel was the son of Eber CRANDALL and Mary COTTRELL.
1720 - Anna PHILBRICK born in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. Anna was the daughter of Thomas PHILBRICK and Anna ________.
1734 - Zaccheus BURDICK born. Zaccheus was the son of Thomas BURDICK and Dorothy MAXSON.
1758 - Jonathan MAXSON born in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Jonathan was the son of Mosher MAXSON and Tacy ________.
1738 - George TAYLOR married Rachel GIBSON. George was the son of Joseph TAYLOR and Martha THOMPSON.
1767 - William CLARKE died in Rhode Island. William was the son of Joseph CLARKE and Bethiah HUBBARD.
1778 - Ruth CRANDALL born. Ruth was the daughter of Phineas CRANDALL.
1789 - Charles YOUNG born in Berkeley County, Virginia. Charles was the son of Charles YOUNG and Catherine Elizabeth KINT.
1789 - John MOULTON born. John was the son of John MOULTON and Avis HURLBUT.
1790 - Katherine BEALS born. Katherine was the daughter of Daniel BEALS and Susanna JACKSON.
1791 - Matthew MAXSON died. Matthew was the son of John MAXSON and Thankful RANDALL.
1793 - Esther WILLIAMS married William DICKS. Esther was the daughter of Jesse WILLIAMS and Eleanor JOHNSON.
1805 - Peter J. SWAFFORD born in South Carolina. Peter was the son of Jacob SWAFFORD and Sarah LARKIN.
1822 - Abigail HEATON married Thomas PAUL in Brown County, Ohio. Abigail was the daughter of Thomas HEATON and Sarah TAYLOR.
1827 - Drusilla MAXSON married Reuben D. SUTTON. Drusilla was the daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Mary DAVIS.
1828 - John Bovell McPHEETERS born. John was the son of Samuel McPHEETERS and Lucretia BARRETT.
1832 - Nicholas H. SHAW born in Clarkshill, Fayette County, Indiana. Nicholas was the son of William SHAW and Mary HECK.
1837 - John M. BALES born. John was the son of Aaron BALES and Susannah RUSSELL.
1840 - Jonathan J. HIGGINS died in Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey. Jonathan was the son of Judiah H. HIGGINS and Mary HILL.
1844 - Martha BLAND died in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio. Martha was the daughter of Jacob LEMASTERS and Hannah ________.
1857 - Thomas BEALS died. Thomas was the son of David BEALS and Rachel WEST.
1877 - Essie M. WHITACRE born in Darke County, Ohio. Essie was the daughter of Fredric E. WHITACRE and Caroline Bishop CHEW.
1900 - Foster MAXSON married Gussie Lee PHELPS. Foster was the son of Willard MAXSON and Phebe R. HUTCHINSON.
1906 - Joel Dixon STURDEVANT married Lula INGERMANN. Joel was the son of Calvin STURDEVANT and Emma BEALS.
1907 - Henry SWAFFORD married Ina Lee HUBBARD in Ray County, Missouri. Henry was the son of Allen Aaron SWAFFORD and Meda LILES.
1911 - Clarence Harrison LeMASTER married Ferry Mae BICKEL in Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was the son of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.
1919 - Mary Alice Cora STUMP died in Jay County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of John P. WEHRLY and Catherine E. LeMASTERS.
1932 - Ord WEHRLY LeMASTER married Ruth Pauline HALEY in Jay County, Indiana. Ord was the son of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Ruth was the daughter of Eli Weldon HALEY and Cora Belle METZNER. They were my grandparents.
1933 - John R. HEATON died in Independence Township, Schuyler County, Missouri. John was the son of James R. HEATON and Elizabeth JACOBS.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Family Milestones: March 7th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, was born on this date in 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS. Emma married February 23, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT. Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT. They lived in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was County Auditor of Hamilton County. They had 3 children. Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT. Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not know when or where Sally died.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON. Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT. Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not know when or where Sally died.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON. Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Family Milestones: February 23rd
My maternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, married on this date in 1895 in Jay County, Indiana, to Arthur E. GRAVES. Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Carrie was born January 4, 1877 in Seneca County, Ohio. Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana. They had 1 son. They lived in Midland and Oakland County, Michigan. I do not have dates of death for either of them.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, married on this date in 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT. Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Emma was born March 7, 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT. They had 3 children in Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was the County Auditor. Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great grandparents, Jesse MAXSON and Sarah SUTTON, were married on this date in 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia. Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON. Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. They raised 12 children in Clark County, Ohio. Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio. Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edwin Wallace MOULTON, was born on this date in 1821 in Castelton, Rutland County, Vermont. Edwin was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Edwin married September 1, 1841 in St. Albans, Licking County, Ohio to Lucinda SHERMAN. Lucinda was born circa 1820 in Ohio. They had 4 children. Edwin died January 17, 1895 in Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa.
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Deacon John PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. John was the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. John married December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire to Sally JEWETT. Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (_______) JEWETT. They had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Letitia WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1806 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Letitia was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Letitia died before 1814 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal great-granduncle, Orville Edward LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Orville was known as "Jack". Orville was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Orville was married first to Mary E. HERTER; married secondly to Martha STONER; married thirdly to Hassie HAWKINS. Orville died May 23, 1983 in Oroville, Butte County, California.
My paternal granduncle, Stanley Duey LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1898 in Jay County, Indiana. Stanley was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Stanley married December 23, 1922 to Anna BEARD, daughter of Sumner and Miriam (HUNNICUTT) BEARD. Anna was born October 27, 1901 in Economy, Wayne County, Indiana. They had 4 children. Stanley died April 1982.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, married on this date in 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT. Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Emma was born March 7, 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT. They had 3 children in Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was the County Auditor. Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great grandparents, Jesse MAXSON and Sarah SUTTON, were married on this date in 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia. Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON. Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. They raised 12 children in Clark County, Ohio. Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio. Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edwin Wallace MOULTON, was born on this date in 1821 in Castelton, Rutland County, Vermont. Edwin was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Edwin married September 1, 1841 in St. Albans, Licking County, Ohio to Lucinda SHERMAN. Lucinda was born circa 1820 in Ohio. They had 4 children. Edwin died January 17, 1895 in Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa.
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Deacon John PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. John was the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. John married December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire to Sally JEWETT. Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (_______) JEWETT. They had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Letitia WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1806 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Letitia was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Letitia died before 1814 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal great-granduncle, Orville Edward LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Orville was known as "Jack". Orville was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Orville was married first to Mary E. HERTER; married secondly to Martha STONER; married thirdly to Hassie HAWKINS. Orville died May 23, 1983 in Oroville, Butte County, California.
My paternal granduncle, Stanley Duey LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1898 in Jay County, Indiana. Stanley was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Stanley married December 23, 1922 to Anna BEARD, daughter of Sumner and Miriam (HUNNICUTT) BEARD. Anna was born October 27, 1901 in Economy, Wayne County, Indiana. They had 4 children. Stanley died April 1982.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Banking Scandal of Hamilton County, Indiana circa 1915-16
While I don't yet have all of the details, thanks to some newspaper articles and Google books, I've managed to piece together some information regarding Ed and Luther HINSHAW, nephews of my 3GGF, Nathan Thomas BEALS. Nathan died in Arkansas before the scandal broke, and I have no evidence that any of his dealings with the HINSHAWS were questionable, but I found it a fascinating story that close family members were involved in a scandal. Another nephew, Elmer L. STURDEVANT was also involved.
Apparently, the following banks were involved in the crash: Hamilton Trust Company of Noblesville, Indiana; Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Cicero, Indiana; People's State Bank of Arcadia, Indiana; and the Fidelity Trust Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. I've yet to research using the contemporary newspapers from Hamilton County area, but the following articles found on Ancestry.com will highlight some of the details:
From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Sunday, March 5, 1916, page 8.
DENIES HINSHAW CHANGE OF VENUE
Noblesville Judge Overrules Motion Alleging People Have Conspired to Mob or Lynch Defendant in Bank Case
BITTER CHARGES FLY THICK
State Accused of "Packing" Court to Influence Jury in Bowen Trial - Prosecutor Suggests Perjury Indictment
[Special to the Indianapolis Star]
NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 4. - Late this afternoon Judge Cloe overruled the motion for a change of venue from the county in the case of E.M. Hinshaw, charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Cicero. The case is set for hearing March 14.
When the motion for change was presented it was accompanied by the affidavits of forty-two citizens, who said under oath that the defendant could not obtain a fair and impartial trial in this county. Ninety-five counter affidavits were presented by the state.
Arguments on the motion brought out some sharp exchanges of opinion between J.F. Neal, one of the special prosecutors, and E.V. Fitzpatrick of Indianapolis, representing the defendant.
"Is there an affidavit on file to that effect?" quickly inquired Neal, implying that some one might be charged with a false accusation.
Fitzpatrick also asserted that Neal had indicated to him that a special session of the grand jury might be called to indict Hinshaw for alleged perjury growing out of the statement in the defendant's motion that there were persons in Hamilton County who would perjure themselves in order to get on a jury so they could convict Hinshaw.
In passing on the motion Judge Cloe paid a high tribute to the citizenship of Hamilton County and said he could not believe such threats were well founded.
Jointly indicted with E.M. Hinshaw are J.L. Hinshaw, R.H. Metcalf and Lee Tescher. The latter was cashier in the Cicero bank. Metcalf was president and J.L. Hinshaw was a director. Tescher and Metcalf have asked for separate trials and J.L. Hinshaw will probably be tried at another time.
From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Sunday, March 28, 1915, page 10.
AUDITOR CAUSES BANK TO SUSPEND
Crittenberg's Warning to Replace Notes With Cash Results in Closing of Arcadia State Bank.
FOURTH FAILURE IN COUNTY
Indorsers of Paper in Question Are Men Connected With Other Hamilton County Institutions - Officers Expect to Avoid Loss.
[Special to the Indianapolis Star.]
NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 27. - The People's State Bank of Arcadia did not open its doors today, being locked up by Cashier J.S. Hinesley when Auditor of State Crittenberger demanded that he take out of the institution three notes of $5,000 each and replace them with cash.
Hinesley was notified yesterday by the auditor that he must take up this paper before the bank opened this morning, and realizing that he could not do so in such short time, he refused to open the bank today. The bank is not yet in the hands of the auditor, but he probably will take charge of it on Monday.
Jessup and Hussey have made assignments of them properly to Samuel M. Smith of Indianapolis. Hershey and Hinshaw filed bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal Court at Indianapolis last Thursday.
George Bowen served as president of the Hamilton Trust Company from its organization ten years ago until last December, when Sturdevant was chosen to succeed him. A.H. Bowen, another endorser on the three notes, is a brother of George Bowen, and has been secretary and treasurer of the Hamilton Trust Company for several years.
Hinesley asserts with the exception of these three note the bank is in good condition and he expects this paper to be eventually paid in full.
Hinesley went into court this afternoon and obtained judgment on default against three of the indorsers on the three notes, George and A.H. Bowen and Elmer L. Sturdevant. Attorney for each of the other indorsers asked that action as to their clients be delayed a few days. Hinesley said the three notes came to his bank in 1912 through J.L. Hinshaw, then president of the Farmers and Merchants' Bank at Cicero, now in the hands of a receiver. At that time the sureties were rated high in financial circles.
In the same complaint Mr. Dulin asks for the foreclosure of another mortgage, which Hinshaw executed last July to secure a note of $900.
The Wainwright Trust Company, as administrator, with will annexed of the estate of the late John H. Harvey, a former county commissioner, and the First National Bank of this city have filed a replevin suit against John L. Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company, to obtain the property of the Hamilton Abstract Company. Damages in the sum of $10,000 are demanded. The abstract company and the Hamilton Trust Company were conducted jointly and owned by the same persons. It is alleged the stockholders turned over their holdings in the company to the First National Bank and the Wainwright Trust Company and these two plaintiffs are demanding possession of the property, which is under the control of Mr. Dulin.
From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Saturday, November 13, 1915, page 4.
COURT REFUSES TO QUASH BANK CASE INDICTMENTS
Noblesville, Ind. Nov. 12. - In the Circuit Court today Judge Cloe overruled motions to quash thirteen grand jury indictments alleging felonies growing out of the failure of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Cicero and the Hamilton Trust Company of this city. The defendants are A.H. and George Bowen and Elmer Sturdevant of the trust company, and Lee Tescher, Ed and Luther Hinshaw and R.H. Metcalf, who were connected with the Cicero bank. On a motion filed by the Special Prosecutor, J.F. Neal, the court quashed seven indictments against the same defendants and at the same time new affidavits were filed to take the place of the indictments. The dismissal of these indictments and the filing of new ones was the result of a desire on the part of the state to correct some clerical and technical errors. No material changes were made in any of the charges, which include embezzlement, larceny, grand larceny and conspiracy. Bench warrants were issued for the rearrest of the defendants, who will appear in court tomorrow and provide new bonds.
From: Fort Wayne, Indiana Daily News, Monday, July 24, 1916
JURORS DISAGREED IN METCALF CASE
Young Man Believes Now He Will Never Be Convicted
Noblesville, Ind. July 24. - After being out 30 hours the jury in the case against R.H. Metcalf, charged with having accepted a check for $6,700 while president of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank at Cicero, and when, it is alleged, he knew the institution was insolvent, reported to Judge Cloe yesterday afternoon that it could not agree and was discharged. Nearly 50 ballots were taken. The last one stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal. Most of the ballots were two for acquittal and ten for conviction.
Metcalf and his friends consider the disagreement a victory. It is generally believed that Metcalf, who has been in jail here for nearly ten months, will be able to give bond and return to his home at Paint Lick, Ky. There are several other charges against him, but the opinion prevails that he may never be tried again.
The disagreement in the Metcalf case was the first in the four trials here resulting from the three bank failures in Hamilton county about a year ago. George Bowen, who was president of the Hamilton Trust company of this city until a short time before it was closed by the auditor of the state, was the first convicted and sentenced to prison, charged with embezzlement. Edwin M. Hinshaw and John Luther Hinshaw, brothers, who controlled the Cicero bank until the reorganization by which Metcalf became its president, also were sentenced to prison. The convicted men are at liberty under bond, pending appeals to the supreme court.
Metcalf, who is less than 30 years old, had been the object of much sympathy. In his defense he attempted to show that he was led to enter the Cicero through misrepresentations of E.M. Hinshaw and that state examiners gave him reason to believe the bank was sound.
From: Logansport, Indiana Daily Tribune, Wednesday, August 16, 1916, page 1
FORMER BANKER OF NOBLESVILLE UNDER ARREST
[By Associated Press]
Noblesville, Ind., Aug. 15. - Charged with forgery and conspiracy. John L. Hinshaw, formerly connected with the Hamilton Trust company of this place, was arrested here tonight, and it was announced the arrest of Edwin M. Hinshaw, formerly of Farmers and Merchants Trust company of Cicero, and of George W. Bowes and Elmer Sturdevant of the Hamilton Trust company is expected to be made tomorrow on similar charges.
The charges are said to be the outgrowth of evidence given at the recent trials of the Hinshaws here. Under the new conspiracy charges it is alleged the former bankers sought to give the public the impression the institutions were solvent when it was known to them, it is alleged, that they were insolvent.
From: Rushville, Indiana Daily Republican, Monday, March 5, 1917, page 8.
TRIAL TO LAST A LONG TIME
Only Few of 75 Witnesses in Noblesville Bank Wrecking Case
[By United Press]
Noblesville, Ind., March 5. - When the trial of Elmer L. Sturdevant on the charge of conspiracy to wreck the Hamilton Trust Company was resumed today, it was evident that the case would extend over several weeks. The case has been on for nine days and only a few of the seventy-five witnesses which the state has summoned, have been examined. W.H. Whitson, former state bank examiner, was expected to resume the stand today. He has already occupied a day and a half in giving testimony.
From: Tipton, Indiana, Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 29, 1918, page 4.
ANOTHER BANK ECHO
Frankfort Court Given Judgment Against Arcadia Concern
Guy Booth, receiver for the defunct People's State Bank of Arcadia, has been given judgment in the Clinton county circuit court against the defendants in his suit, the amount fixed by the court being $4,480. The judgment is against John Luther Hinshaw and the American Surety Company.
This is another echo of a financial disaster that befell Hamilton county some time ago.
Hinshaw had given bond in the sum of $2,000 during the fiscal year of 1911 and 1912 for the faithful and honest discharge of his duties as the president of the bank. It is alleged in the complaint that Hinshaw and his brother Ed took from the bank $2,100 and executed their note for that amount at a time when each was alleged to be insolvent. It was further alleged that in 1912 and 1913, by means of two checks, one for $1,500 and one for $2,500, executed by J.L. Hinshaw and Ed Hinshaw respectively and that they took from the bank $4,000 without having funds on desposit and later executed notes for that amount when, it was charged, each knew they were insolvent.
The Frankfort court found there had been a breach of the bond in the execution of the $2,700 note and also a breach of the bond in drawing two checks. There was a judgment entered against the defendents to the amount of $4,000 and interest from the date of demand which amounted to $180. The surety company immediately gave notice of an appeal of the case to the Supreme Court.
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Elmer L. STURDEVANT was the son of Calvin and Emma (BEALS) STURDEVANT, and my maternal 1st cousin 4 times removed.
Edwin M. HINSHAW and John Luther HINSHAW were the sons of Solomon and Elizabeth J. (BEALS) HINSHAW, and my maternal 1st cousins 4 times removed.
Apparently, the following banks were involved in the crash: Hamilton Trust Company of Noblesville, Indiana; Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Cicero, Indiana; People's State Bank of Arcadia, Indiana; and the Fidelity Trust Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. I've yet to research using the contemporary newspapers from Hamilton County area, but the following articles found on Ancestry.com will highlight some of the details:
From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Sunday, March 5, 1916, page 8.
DENIES HINSHAW CHANGE OF VENUE
Noblesville Judge Overrules Motion Alleging People Have Conspired to Mob or Lynch Defendant in Bank Case
BITTER CHARGES FLY THICK
State Accused of "Packing" Court to Influence Jury in Bowen Trial - Prosecutor Suggests Perjury Indictment
[Special to the Indianapolis Star]
NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 4. - Late this afternoon Judge Cloe overruled the motion for a change of venue from the county in the case of E.M. Hinshaw, charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Cicero. The case is set for hearing March 14.
When the motion for change was presented it was accompanied by the affidavits of forty-two citizens, who said under oath that the defendant could not obtain a fair and impartial trial in this county. Ninety-five counter affidavits were presented by the state.
Arguments on the motion brought out some sharp exchanges of opinion between J.F. Neal, one of the special prosecutors, and E.V. Fitzpatrick of Indianapolis, representing the defendant.
Charges Sharp PracticeFitzpatrick insisted that the state had called spectators to the court room by telephone to influence the jury in the trial of George Bowen, who was convicted recently of embezzlement in connection with the failure of the Hamilton Trust Company, of which he had been president.
"Is there an affidavit on file to that effect?" quickly inquired Neal, implying that some one might be charged with a false accusation.
Fitzpatrick also asserted that Neal had indicated to him that a special session of the grand jury might be called to indict Hinshaw for alleged perjury growing out of the statement in the defendant's motion that there were persons in Hamilton County who would perjure themselves in order to get on a jury so they could convict Hinshaw.
Suggests IndictmentIn arguing the motion Neal indicated with a great deal of emphasis that Hinshaw should be indicted for this assertion in his motion and also because he alleged the people of Hamilton County had combined and confederated to mob or lynch him.
In passing on the motion Judge Cloe paid a high tribute to the citizenship of Hamilton County and said he could not believe such threats were well founded.
Jointly indicted with E.M. Hinshaw are J.L. Hinshaw, R.H. Metcalf and Lee Tescher. The latter was cashier in the Cicero bank. Metcalf was president and J.L. Hinshaw was a director. Tescher and Metcalf have asked for separate trials and J.L. Hinshaw will probably be tried at another time.
From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Sunday, March 28, 1915, page 10.
AUDITOR CAUSES BANK TO SUSPEND
Crittenberg's Warning to Replace Notes With Cash Results in Closing of Arcadia State Bank.
FOURTH FAILURE IN COUNTY
Indorsers of Paper in Question Are Men Connected With Other Hamilton County Institutions - Officers Expect to Avoid Loss.
[Special to the Indianapolis Star.]
NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 27. - The People's State Bank of Arcadia did not open its doors today, being locked up by Cashier J.S. Hinesley when Auditor of State Crittenberger demanded that he take out of the institution three notes of $5,000 each and replace them with cash.
Hinesley was notified yesterday by the auditor that he must take up this paper before the bank opened this morning, and realizing that he could not do so in such short time, he refused to open the bank today. The bank is not yet in the hands of the auditor, but he probably will take charge of it on Monday.
Result of Other FailuresThe three notes in question bear the signatures of John W. Jessup, Thomas Hussey, Kenton C. Hershey, Francis T. Hinshaw, A.H. Bowen, Elmer Sturdevant, George Bowen and the estate of John H. Harvey, by George Bowen through power of attorney. All these persons were directly connected with the Hamilton Trust Company of this city, which was closed by the auditor of state in January and is now in the hands of a receiver.
Jessup and Hussey have made assignments of them properly to Samuel M. Smith of Indianapolis. Hershey and Hinshaw filed bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal Court at Indianapolis last Thursday.
George Bowen served as president of the Hamilton Trust Company from its organization ten years ago until last December, when Sturdevant was chosen to succeed him. A.H. Bowen, another endorser on the three notes, is a brother of George Bowen, and has been secretary and treasurer of the Hamilton Trust Company for several years.
Hinesley asserts with the exception of these three note the bank is in good condition and he expects this paper to be eventually paid in full.
Depends on Court ActionHe admits that whether the notes are good depends entirely on two suits pending in court in this city, in which Thomas Hussey and John W. Jessup are suing the officers and other directors of the Hamilton Trust Company to be released from notes aggregating $117,000, now in the possession on John Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company. It is alleged by Jessup and Hussey that their signatures to the $117,000 in notes were procured by George Bowen and Elmer L. Sturdevant through fraud. In the event the court holds these notes are not legal the action will be equivalent to saying that Hussey and Jessup are not bankrupt, and it is possible Hinesley will be able to collect his three notes of $5,000 each even though the other sureties are not financially responsible.
Hinesley went into court this afternoon and obtained judgment on default against three of the indorsers on the three notes, George and A.H. Bowen and Elmer L. Sturdevant. Attorney for each of the other indorsers asked that action as to their clients be delayed a few days. Hinesley said the three notes came to his bank in 1912 through J.L. Hinshaw, then president of the Farmers and Merchants' Bank at Cicero, now in the hands of a receiver. At that time the sureties were rated high in financial circles.
Receiver Files SuitsJohn Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company, has made E.M. Hinshaw, the East Tenth Street Bank of Indianapolis and the Farmers and Traders' Bank of Lafayette, defendants in a suit to foreclose a mortgage on property in Cicero, belonging to Hinshaw, which was given to secure a note for $5,400, executed Jan. 7, 1913. It is said in the complaint that the Indianapolis bank is made a defendant because it has a judgment for $414 against Hinshaw. The Lafayette bank is brought into the case that it may present whatever interest it may have in the real estate.
In the same complaint Mr. Dulin asks for the foreclosure of another mortgage, which Hinshaw executed last July to secure a note of $900.
The Wainwright Trust Company, as administrator, with will annexed of the estate of the late John H. Harvey, a former county commissioner, and the First National Bank of this city have filed a replevin suit against John L. Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company, to obtain the property of the Hamilton Abstract Company. Damages in the sum of $10,000 are demanded. The abstract company and the Hamilton Trust Company were conducted jointly and owned by the same persons. It is alleged the stockholders turned over their holdings in the company to the First National Bank and the Wainwright Trust Company and these two plaintiffs are demanding possession of the property, which is under the control of Mr. Dulin.
From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Saturday, November 13, 1915, page 4.
COURT REFUSES TO QUASH BANK CASE INDICTMENTS
Noblesville, Ind. Nov. 12. - In the Circuit Court today Judge Cloe overruled motions to quash thirteen grand jury indictments alleging felonies growing out of the failure of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Cicero and the Hamilton Trust Company of this city. The defendants are A.H. and George Bowen and Elmer Sturdevant of the trust company, and Lee Tescher, Ed and Luther Hinshaw and R.H. Metcalf, who were connected with the Cicero bank. On a motion filed by the Special Prosecutor, J.F. Neal, the court quashed seven indictments against the same defendants and at the same time new affidavits were filed to take the place of the indictments. The dismissal of these indictments and the filing of new ones was the result of a desire on the part of the state to correct some clerical and technical errors. No material changes were made in any of the charges, which include embezzlement, larceny, grand larceny and conspiracy. Bench warrants were issued for the rearrest of the defendants, who will appear in court tomorrow and provide new bonds.
From: Fort Wayne, Indiana Daily News, Monday, July 24, 1916
JURORS DISAGREED IN METCALF CASE
Young Man Believes Now He Will Never Be Convicted
Noblesville, Ind. July 24. - After being out 30 hours the jury in the case against R.H. Metcalf, charged with having accepted a check for $6,700 while president of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank at Cicero, and when, it is alleged, he knew the institution was insolvent, reported to Judge Cloe yesterday afternoon that it could not agree and was discharged. Nearly 50 ballots were taken. The last one stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal. Most of the ballots were two for acquittal and ten for conviction.
Metcalf and his friends consider the disagreement a victory. It is generally believed that Metcalf, who has been in jail here for nearly ten months, will be able to give bond and return to his home at Paint Lick, Ky. There are several other charges against him, but the opinion prevails that he may never be tried again.
The disagreement in the Metcalf case was the first in the four trials here resulting from the three bank failures in Hamilton county about a year ago. George Bowen, who was president of the Hamilton Trust company of this city until a short time before it was closed by the auditor of the state, was the first convicted and sentenced to prison, charged with embezzlement. Edwin M. Hinshaw and John Luther Hinshaw, brothers, who controlled the Cicero bank until the reorganization by which Metcalf became its president, also were sentenced to prison. The convicted men are at liberty under bond, pending appeals to the supreme court.
Metcalf, who is less than 30 years old, had been the object of much sympathy. In his defense he attempted to show that he was led to enter the Cicero through misrepresentations of E.M. Hinshaw and that state examiners gave him reason to believe the bank was sound.
From: Logansport, Indiana Daily Tribune, Wednesday, August 16, 1916, page 1
FORMER BANKER OF NOBLESVILLE UNDER ARREST
[By Associated Press]
Noblesville, Ind., Aug. 15. - Charged with forgery and conspiracy. John L. Hinshaw, formerly connected with the Hamilton Trust company of this place, was arrested here tonight, and it was announced the arrest of Edwin M. Hinshaw, formerly of Farmers and Merchants Trust company of Cicero, and of George W. Bowes and Elmer Sturdevant of the Hamilton Trust company is expected to be made tomorrow on similar charges.
The charges are said to be the outgrowth of evidence given at the recent trials of the Hinshaws here. Under the new conspiracy charges it is alleged the former bankers sought to give the public the impression the institutions were solvent when it was known to them, it is alleged, that they were insolvent.
From: Rushville, Indiana Daily Republican, Monday, March 5, 1917, page 8.
TRIAL TO LAST A LONG TIME
Only Few of 75 Witnesses in Noblesville Bank Wrecking Case
[By United Press]
Noblesville, Ind., March 5. - When the trial of Elmer L. Sturdevant on the charge of conspiracy to wreck the Hamilton Trust Company was resumed today, it was evident that the case would extend over several weeks. The case has been on for nine days and only a few of the seventy-five witnesses which the state has summoned, have been examined. W.H. Whitson, former state bank examiner, was expected to resume the stand today. He has already occupied a day and a half in giving testimony.
From: Tipton, Indiana, Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 29, 1918, page 4.
ANOTHER BANK ECHO
Frankfort Court Given Judgment Against Arcadia Concern
Guy Booth, receiver for the defunct People's State Bank of Arcadia, has been given judgment in the Clinton county circuit court against the defendants in his suit, the amount fixed by the court being $4,480. The judgment is against John Luther Hinshaw and the American Surety Company.
This is another echo of a financial disaster that befell Hamilton county some time ago.
Hinshaw had given bond in the sum of $2,000 during the fiscal year of 1911 and 1912 for the faithful and honest discharge of his duties as the president of the bank. It is alleged in the complaint that Hinshaw and his brother Ed took from the bank $2,100 and executed their note for that amount at a time when each was alleged to be insolvent. It was further alleged that in 1912 and 1913, by means of two checks, one for $1,500 and one for $2,500, executed by J.L. Hinshaw and Ed Hinshaw respectively and that they took from the bank $4,000 without having funds on desposit and later executed notes for that amount when, it was charged, each knew they were insolvent.
The Frankfort court found there had been a breach of the bond in the execution of the $2,700 note and also a breach of the bond in drawing two checks. There was a judgment entered against the defendents to the amount of $4,000 and interest from the date of demand which amounted to $180. The surety company immediately gave notice of an appeal of the case to the Supreme Court.
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Elmer L. STURDEVANT was the son of Calvin and Emma (BEALS) STURDEVANT, and my maternal 1st cousin 4 times removed.
Edwin M. HINSHAW and John Luther HINSHAW were the sons of Solomon and Elizabeth J. (BEALS) HINSHAW, and my maternal 1st cousins 4 times removed.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Down The Rabbit Hole: Discovering the Backstory of N.T. Beals death
My recent success in locating the death date and the obituary of my 3GGF, Nathan Thomas Beals has left me with more questions and sent me chasing some interesting rabbit trails in my family history search.
Starting with the obituary itself, I'm left with some avenues of research to explore. For example, why exactly was Nathan T. Beals in Arkansas, where exactly was he at, and for how long?
The why appears to be answered by the obituary: that he was engaged in the sawmill and lumber business with Ed and Luther Hinshaw. Who are Ed and Luther Hinshaw? They were Nathan T.'s nephews, and will be discussed at length later.
Where exactly was Nathan T. Beals at? The obituary states that the telegram came from Leola, Arkansas. When John T. Beals, Nathan T.'s father died two years later in 1917, Nathan T. was referred to as being 'late of Leola, Ark.' Leola is in Grant County, Arkansas.
How long was he there? The obituary states he went to Arkansas ten years before his death, the funeral notices states it was five years. Since Nathan T. Beals died February 16, 1915, and I've located him in the 1910 census living in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, the funeral notice seems more accurate. Sometime between 1910 and 1915 he must have gone to Arkansas.
The obituary stated that "for many years he was a resident of Cicero. At one time, he was interested in a hardware store there, but later spent most of his time traveling for a wholesale hardware firm." Cicero is located in Jackson Township of Hamilton County, Indiana, where we find Nathan living most of his adult life. In the 1900 census, his occupation was listed as "dealer in hardware", and in the 1910 census, his occupation was listed as "superintendent of lumber yard."
I need to research city directories at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville to see if I can locate more information and maybe even find out the name of the hardware store and lumber yard that he worked for. I've contacted the Grant County, Arkansas Museum looking for any information they might have about him or the Hinshaws in Arkansas.
I searched the Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 at Ancestry.com for a record of Nathan Thomas Beals without any success. According to the database, compliance with statewide record keeping was not complete for about three decades.
Who were Ed and Luther Hinshaw? They were Nathan T. Beals' nephews, the sons of his older sister Elizabeth and her husband, Solomon Hinshaw, of Westfield, Indiana.
According to the Chronology of the Beals Family, written in 1912 by Nathan's father, John T. Beals, two sons were born to Solomon and Elizabeth (Beals) Hinshaw: Edwin M. Hinshaw and John Luther Hinshaw. The book states that Edwin M. "is in the banking business. He served as State Bank Examiner for six years or more. He is interested in several other enterprises in this and other states."
Digging around on the internet, I was able to find quite a bit of information on the Hinshaw brothers, as well as another nephew, Elmer Sturdevant, also mentioned in the obituary. Apparently, these men were all prominent businessmen of Hamilton County, Indiana at one time, and their paths seem to have crossed a number of ways. In future days, I hope to be able to piece together all of the puzzle.
In working on this puzzle, I've learned that there is so much more about Nathan Thomas Beals and the other members of his extended family that I need to discover. For instance, after their marriage, Nathan and his wife, Elizabeth moved to Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska where two of their daughters were born. Why were they living there, and why were they back by 1900?
The decades after Nathan's death will provide more fodder for research, as his widow was back in Indiana, yet she wasn't living with family members in the 1920 census, as I would have suspected.
The public downfall of his nephews in a bank scandal shortly after his death is a story for another day.
Starting with the obituary itself, I'm left with some avenues of research to explore. For example, why exactly was Nathan T. Beals in Arkansas, where exactly was he at, and for how long?
The why appears to be answered by the obituary: that he was engaged in the sawmill and lumber business with Ed and Luther Hinshaw. Who are Ed and Luther Hinshaw? They were Nathan T.'s nephews, and will be discussed at length later.
Where exactly was Nathan T. Beals at? The obituary states that the telegram came from Leola, Arkansas. When John T. Beals, Nathan T.'s father died two years later in 1917, Nathan T. was referred to as being 'late of Leola, Ark.' Leola is in Grant County, Arkansas.
How long was he there? The obituary states he went to Arkansas ten years before his death, the funeral notices states it was five years. Since Nathan T. Beals died February 16, 1915, and I've located him in the 1910 census living in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, the funeral notice seems more accurate. Sometime between 1910 and 1915 he must have gone to Arkansas.
The obituary stated that "for many years he was a resident of Cicero. At one time, he was interested in a hardware store there, but later spent most of his time traveling for a wholesale hardware firm." Cicero is located in Jackson Township of Hamilton County, Indiana, where we find Nathan living most of his adult life. In the 1900 census, his occupation was listed as "dealer in hardware", and in the 1910 census, his occupation was listed as "superintendent of lumber yard."
I need to research city directories at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville to see if I can locate more information and maybe even find out the name of the hardware store and lumber yard that he worked for. I've contacted the Grant County, Arkansas Museum looking for any information they might have about him or the Hinshaws in Arkansas.
I searched the Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 at Ancestry.com for a record of Nathan Thomas Beals without any success. According to the database, compliance with statewide record keeping was not complete for about three decades.
Who were Ed and Luther Hinshaw? They were Nathan T. Beals' nephews, the sons of his older sister Elizabeth and her husband, Solomon Hinshaw, of Westfield, Indiana.
According to the Chronology of the Beals Family, written in 1912 by Nathan's father, John T. Beals, two sons were born to Solomon and Elizabeth (Beals) Hinshaw: Edwin M. Hinshaw and John Luther Hinshaw. The book states that Edwin M. "is in the banking business. He served as State Bank Examiner for six years or more. He is interested in several other enterprises in this and other states."
Digging around on the internet, I was able to find quite a bit of information on the Hinshaw brothers, as well as another nephew, Elmer Sturdevant, also mentioned in the obituary. Apparently, these men were all prominent businessmen of Hamilton County, Indiana at one time, and their paths seem to have crossed a number of ways. In future days, I hope to be able to piece together all of the puzzle.
In working on this puzzle, I've learned that there is so much more about Nathan Thomas Beals and the other members of his extended family that I need to discover. For instance, after their marriage, Nathan and his wife, Elizabeth moved to Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska where two of their daughters were born. Why were they living there, and why were they back by 1900?
The decades after Nathan's death will provide more fodder for research, as his widow was back in Indiana, yet she wasn't living with family members in the 1920 census, as I would have suspected.
The public downfall of his nephews in a bank scandal shortly after his death is a story for another day.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Nathan Thomas Beals Obituary & Funeral Notice (1915)
Paydirt was struck with the February 15, 1915 edition of the Noblesville, Ledger. There on page 1 was the obituary of my 3GGF, Nathan Thomas BEALS, or N.T. as he was apparently known.
N.T. BEALS DIED IN ARKANSAS
Remains Brought To This County And Will Be Buried At Cicero
FORMERLY LIVED AROUND HERE
Fifty-Nine Years of Age and Spent Practically All of His Life in This Locality - Father at Sheridan.
Charles Lambertson, of Cicero, received a telegram, Saturday night, from Leola, Ark., announcing the death of his father-in-law, Nathan T. Beals. The remains passed through Noblesville, Monday, enroute to Cicero, where the funeral will occur on Tuesday.
His death was a surprise to relatives in this county, although it was known that he had not enjoyed good health for several months.
He was fifty-nine years of age and is survived by a widow and two children - Mrs. Charles Lambertson, of Cicero, and Mrs. Nellie Beals Stober, of Huntington. He was a son of John Beals, now nearly ninety years of age and who is living with his daughter, Mrs. Joel Hill, at Sheridan. He was a brother of Mrs. Calvin Sturdevant, an uncle of Dr. J.D., Walter and Elmer Sturdevant, of this city, and a brother of Frank Beals, formerly City Attorney, but now a resident of West Virginia.
He lived in this county all his life until about ten years ago, when he went to Arkansas to engage in the sawmill and lumber business with Ed and Luther Hinshaw. For many years he was a resident of Cicero. At one time, he was interested in a hardware store there, but later spent most of his time traveling for a wholesale hardware firm.
Relatives here had known for a few weeks that he had suffered some from malaria fever and nervous trouble and recently had a slight stroke of paralysis. It is presumed that the latter affliction hastened his death.
Funeral at the M.E. church in Cicero, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Amos Carson officiating. Interment in the Cicero cemetery.
The February 17, 1915 edition of the Ledger had a notice of his funeral, which shed a little more light on when he was in Arkansas.
SERVICES HELD FOR N.T. BEALS
Conducted by Rev. Amos Carson, Assisted by Rev. W.H. Jenkin - Aged Father Present
The funeral services for Nathan T. Beals were held at Cicero, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the M.E. church. Rev. Amos Carson, assisted by Rev. W.H. Jenkin, the pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mr. Beals was a member of the Friends church, of which Rev. Mr. Carson is a minister.
The church was well filled with relatives and friends, and the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders were well represented at the church and in the procession to the cemetery, where the ceremonies were conducted.
The music was by a quartet composed of Miss Nellie Mendenhall, Mrs. Monte Meek, M.M. Hartley and Clyde Nichols.
The father, Capt. John Beals, although very feeble, was able to be present, and J.F. Beals, a brother, came from his home in West Virginia. The words of Rev. Mr. Carson were based on the saying of Jesus to His disciples, that it was necessary that He should go away, but that he would send a Comforter. The speaker had known the family and his words of sympathy were fitting and appropriate. He drew lessons from the text for the benefit of all.
The obituary as read showed that Mr. Beals had been in business at Westfield and Cicero, before going to Arkansas, about five years ago, and that his birth place was at Grassy Branch, on the Beals farm, near Westfield. Rev. Mr. Carson spoke of his good qualities, and the concourse of people at his funeral services showed that he was a man who made friends.
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I've already contacted the Grant County, Arkansas museum, hoping that they would have information on the business ventures of N.T. Beals and the Hinshaws. Ed and Luther Hinshaw were first cousins of N.T. Beals.
I will need to seek a copy of his death certificate to verify the exact date and cause of death, but preliminary data from this obituary would place his death on Saturday, February 13, 1915 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas. Burial was three days later on February 16, 1915 in Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.
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