Shaky Leaves : Anna L. (Wright) Vinson (1864-1914)

Anna L. (Wright) Vinson (1864-1914) was my maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Heaton) Wright.  She was married to Albert Morris "Ab" Vinson (1858-1921).  Ancestry.com is currently showing 4 hints for her in my LeMaster and Allied Families Member Tree.

One of the hints is a link to Anna's memorial page at the FindAGrave website, which I created and maintain.  Anna is buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

In the 1910 census, Anna was living in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana with her husband Albert, who was a deputy sheriff.  Also in the household was Anna's brother, Jesse, and a boarder, Addie Hughs, who was laid off from the paper mill.

In the 1880 census, Anna was living in the Joseph Wright household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana as a 16 year old student.

While neither of these 'hints' were new facts to my database, I did link them to Anna's record in the Ancestry Member Tree and downloaded copies of the images so I can add to my RootsMagic database.

In the database, Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920, which contains data from the WPA index, the following information was found:

Name:	Anna L. Vinson
Date:	6 Jun 1914
Location:	Alexandria
Age:	50 Yr
Gender:	Female
Race:	White
Source Location:	City/County Health Office, Anderson or City Health Office, Elwood/Alexandria
Source notes:	The source of this record is the book 2CH-8 on page 37 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.

This matches the death date I have for Anna, and provides the book and page number so I can obtain a copy of her death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for a future research trip.

If you are related or have any additional information or corrections, I'd love to hear from you.

On This Day : October 9

1663 - Samuel JANES born.  Samuel was the son of William JANES and Hannah BASCOM.

1681 - Willem Cornelissen MEUTELEAR married Elsje Gerritz KROEZEN in Niew Amersterdam. Willem was the son of Claes Corneliszen Meutelear VAN SCHOWN.  Elsje was the daughter of Gerrett Dircksen KROEZEN and Neeltje Jans Staats Jansen VAN HUYSEN.  They were my 8x-great grandparents.

1699 - Rebecca TAYLOR married Ebenezer BURBANK.  Rebecca was the daughter of Samuel TAYLOR and Ruth COGAN.  Rebecca was my 8x-great grandmother.

1782 - Caleb SUMNER married Mary COOK.  Caleb was the son of Robert SUMNER and Phoebe BEALS.

1786 - Johann Friedrich KAHRE died in Holsen, Westphalia.  Johann was the son of Johann Jurgen KAHRE and Catherine Margarethe KAMMEIER.

1793 - Jehu HIATT married Lydia STANFIELD.  Jehu was the son of Christopher HIATT and Lydia BEALS.

1829 - Julia M. PIERCE born.  Julia was the daughter of Austin PIERCE and Mary Ann STERLING.

1832 - Fayette S. HATCH born.  Fayette was the son of Jethro HATCH and Minerva P. PIERCE.

1834 - Lucien COY born.  Lucien was the son of John COY and Almina PIERCE.

1835 - Richard TAYLOR died.  Richard was the son of Commodore Richard TAYLOR and Catherine DAVIS.

1846 - Calvin S. WELCH died.  Calvin was the son of Lucas WELCH and Alma PIERCE.

1851 - Diana Y. YOUNG married John E. STALEY.  Diana was the daughter of Adam YOUNG and Sarah CRUM.

1855 - Ellen DAVIS born.  Ellen was the daughter of Ehud DAVIS and Catherine DAVIS.

1861 - Joseph M. RUTHERFORD born.  Joseph was the son of Randolph Spicer RUTHERFORD and Christina Evalina HECK.

1875 - Elias Edward BEALS born in Indiana.  Elias was the son of Thomas Elwood BEALS and Eliza Matilda HODGIN.

1887 - Joseph WRIGHT died.  Joseph was the son of Robert WRIGHT and Catherine APPLEGATE.

1888 - Bessie VINSON died in Madison County, Indiana.  Bessie was the daughter of Albert Morris VINSON and Anna L. WRIGHT.

1898 - Albert Duffey PEFLEY married Sarah May PEEPLES in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana.  Albert was the son of Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY and Ruth Anne DUFFEY.  Sarah was the daughter of George PEEPLES and Katherine McMILLEN.  They were Eileen's great-grandparents.

1898 - Harvey Allen WEHRLY married Nettie SHREEVE.  Harvey was the son of William P. WEHRLY and Olive Jane SMITH.

1907 - Walter Lee STURDEVANT married Mabel Katherine JOHNSON.  Walter was the son of Calvin STURDEVANT and Emma BEALS.

1909 - Helen Ruby CRANE born.  Helen was the daughter of Thomas Franklin CRANE and Mary Florence GILLILAND.

1910 - Donald T. HANCOCK born in Madison County, Indiana.  Donald was the son of Garland HANCOCK and Cora E. GROENENDYKE.

1910 - George F. SAUER died in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.  George was the son of Louis SAUER and Frederika ________.  George was Corinne's 4x-great grandfather.

1913 - Margaret DREIBLEBEIS died.  Margaret was the daughter of David JACOBS and Barbara BYERS.

1918 - William Fleming McLANE died in Putnam County, Ohio. William was the son of George William McLANE and Margaret A. FLEMMING.

1920 - William M. HEATON died.  William was the son of John R. HEATON and Sarah Jane GRAY.

1971 - Elizabeth DRYLIE died in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Church HIXENBAUGH and Sarah A. MAXON.

On This Day : June 6

1647 - Joseph CHENEY born in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.  Joseph was the son of William CHENEY and Margaret COLE.


1757 - Samuel James HODGKINS born in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.  Samuel was the son of James HODGKINS and Elizabeth EVANS.


1768 - Anne HIGGINS died.  Anne was the daughter of Jediah H. HIGGINS and Hannah STOUT.


1786 - William TAYLOR married Lucy Norval HORD.  William was the son of George TAYLOR and Rachel GIBSON.


1787 - Isaac RAINS born.  Isaac was the son of Anthony RAINS and Nancy GRAHAM.


1799 - Heinrich Gottleib KAHRE born in Kummersdingsen, Westphalia.  Heinrich was the son of Johann Karl Ludwig KAHRE and Anna Marie Ilsbein KROEGER.


1803 - James OLIPHANT married Jane RANKIN.  James was the son of John OLIPHANT and Hannah AMOS.


1809 - Jacob JACKSON married Susannah GAINES.  Jacob was the son of Curtis JACKSON and Ruth BEALS.


1811 - Dorcas STANLEY married George HUNT.  Dorcas was the daughter of Samuel STANLEY and Sarah WILLIAMS.


1836 - Hiram Marion ANDERSON born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.  Hiram was the son of William Earl ANDERSON and Frances AUSTIN.


1838 - Agnes Charlotte BROWN married Morgan James HAMILTON.  Agnes was the daughter of George BROWN and Isabelle NEALE.


1854 - David COOK born.  David was the son of George COOK and Matilda JACOBS.


1856 - Emory CARTER born in Hendricks County, Indiana.  Emory was the son of Milton CARTER and Louisa Ann HODSON.


1860 - James Newton SWAFFORD born in Tennessee.  James was the son of Aaron SWAFFORD and Eliza Jane TAYLOR.


1861 - Simon SUTTON died.  Simon was the son of Amos SUTTON and Sarah LIPPENCOTT.


1873 - Truman E. HALEY died in Marion County, Ohio.  Truman was the son of William HALEY and Jane Elizabeth OWEN.


1885 - Daniel LEWIS married Alpha M. RICHARDSON in Huntington County, Indiana.  Daniel was the son of Solomon LEWIS and Margaret RINEHART.


1888 - William Arthur PENISTEN born.  William was the son of George Washington PENISTEN and Jemimah STIGLEMAN.


1891 - Francis M. SWAFFORD born.  Francis was the son of William Harrison SWAFFORD and Ann E. VICKERY.


1902 - Flossie Bell DAVIS born.  Flossie was the daughter of Lennis DAVIS and Genevia MAXSON.


1906 - Carlton Elijah CHEW born.  Carlton was the son of William Tatem CHEW and Lucretta VAN DEXTER.


1914 - Anna L. VINSON died in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Anna was the daughter of Joseph W. WRIGHT and Rebecca Ann HEATON.


1918 - Elden Merl STUBER died in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio.  Elden was the son of Clarence Leroy STUBER and Vera Delphene HALEY.


1989 - John Albert SWAFFORD died in Hamilton County, Tennessee.  John was the son of John Aaron SWAFFORD and Ethel Eileen STOREY.


2010 - Tony PIERCE died.  Tony was the son of Maurice J. PIERCE and Bonnie Bell WEBB.

Family Milestones: March 8th

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Almira P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1849, probably in Wayne County, Indiana.  Almira was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE.  Almira married September 3, 1868 to Andrew Jackson SIGLER, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) SIGLER.  Andrew was a farmer in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  I do not have his date of death.  Almira died July 24, 1926 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Anna L. WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1864 in Brown County, Ohio.  Anna was the daughter of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my John William WRIGHT.  Anna married January 21, 1885 in Madison County, Indiana to Albert "Ab" Morris VINSON, son of James and Elizabeth (________) VINSON.  They had 1 daughter.  Albert was a policeman and deputy sherriff in Madison County, Indiana.  Albert died October 26, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Anna died June 6, 1914 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: January 21st

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Anna L. WRIGHT, was married on this date in 1885 in Madison County, Indiana to Albert Morris 'Ab' VINSON.  Anna was the daughter of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my John William WRIGHT.  Albert was born July 31, 1858 in Madison County, Indiana, the son of James and Elizabeth (________) VINSON.  Anna was born March 8, 1864 in Brown County, Ohio.  They had 1 daughter.  Anna died June 6, 1914 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Albert died October 26, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, James Alfred KING, was married on this date in 1899 to Rosie M. DILL.  James was the son of David and Elizabeth (KING) SHAW, and the older brother of my Ellen KING.  Rosie was born March 28, 1881 in Indiana.  James was born September 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  Rosie died June 29, 1940 in Bell, California.  James died June 10, 1933 in Bell, California.

My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Abner PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1708 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  Abner was the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the older brother of my John PHILBRICK.  Abner married on November 10, 1731 to Mehitable STEWART.  Mehitable was born in 1716.  Mehitable died in 1770.  Abner died May 2, 1790.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Charlotte HAINES, was born on this date in 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Charlotte was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the twin sister of my Hannah HAINES.  Charlotte married on February 13, 1798 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Michael WOOLSTON, son of Jacob and Sarah (GOSLING) WOOLSTON.  They had 4 children.  Michael died in 1817.  Charlotte died August 24, 1821 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Hannah HAINES, was born on this date in 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES.  Hannah married on February 26, 1795 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Samuel WOOLSTON, son of Samuel and Cyllania (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON.  Samuel was born August 22, 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had 10 children.  Samuel died November 3, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah died February 7, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Julia MOULTON, was born on this date in 1818 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Julia was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Tombstone Tuesday: Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (Heaton) Wright

My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, are buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT.

Rebecca was born 1841 in Brown County, Ohio, the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON.

Joseph and Rebecca were married November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri. There was a mass migration of several related families out of Brown County, Ohio to Schuyler County, Missouri in the late 1850s. Joseph and Rebecca soon returned to Brown County, as they were enumerated in the 1860 census there.

Joseph and his family moved to Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana in the mid-1860s where they were engaged in farming.

Rebecca died on March 25, 1890 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. After her death, Joseph remarried to Dorothy PALMER on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died on September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.

Children of Joseph and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT are:

• Mary A. WRIGHT (1858-1910); married William Frank KIRK; 3 children
• John William WRIGHT (1860-1945); married Ellen KING; 4 children
• Elizabeth WRIGHT (1863-1882); married William Alpha JONES; 1 child
• Anna L. WRIGHT (1864-1914); married Albert Morris VINSON; 1 child
• James WRIGHT (1868-1936); married Clara B. HICKS; 4 children
• Charles Riggs WRIGHT (1870-1967); married Bertha C. LEONARD; 4 children
• Daisy L. WRIGHT (1873-aft1930); married Thomas A. FOX: 4 children
• Edward E. WRIGHT (1875-1960); married Martha Jane STARR; 3 children
• Jesse WRIGHT (1878-1919); married Hazel O'BRYANT
  

No Will? No Problem...if you can find a deed

While researching at the Madison County, Indiana Recorder's office, I came across this deed book record that took place shortly after my maternal 3rd great-grandfather, Joseph WRIGHT died in 1919.

I had previously attempted to obtain a copy of his will in Madison County and was told that he did not leave a will. Knowing when he died, I began searching the deed books for the time period shortly after his death and bingo! There was a deed from his widow listing all of his heirs, transferring land to one heir.



Madison County, Indiana Deed Book 21, page 378

THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH That Dorothy Wright, an unmarried woman, she being the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, an unmarried man, he being a widower; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright, his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk, an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day, her husband, each of said grantors being over the age of 21 years, all being of Madison County, State of Indiana, other than said Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, they being of Whitley County, State of Indiana, these grantors together with the grantee herein including all the heirs at law of said Joseph Wright, deceased, late of Madison County, State of Indiana, CONVEY AND WARRANT TO James Wright, of Madison County, State of Indiana, for and in consideration of one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars, the following described real estate in Madison County, State of Indiana, to-wit: The undivided one-fourth (1/4) of the north west quarter of the south west quarter of section 25, township 21 north, range 7 east.

This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the 1919 (payable 1920) taxes assessed on and against said real estate.

IN WITNESS Whereof the said Dorothy Wright, widow of said Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, widower and unmarried man; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk, an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day her husband, they being the grantors in the annexed deed, have hereunto set their hands and seals this 4th day of October 1919.

Dorothy Wright Seal
John W. Wright Seal
Charles R. Wright Seal
Bertha Wright Seal
Daisy Fox Seal
Thomas A. Fox Seal
Edward E. Wright Seal
Martha J. Wright Seal
Ethel L. Kirk Seal
Earl J. Kirk Seal
Harry H. Kirk Seal
Lucille H. Kirk Seal
Myrtle M. Day Seal
Virgil S. Day Seal

All by Virgil S. Day, Attorney-in-fact

STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF MADISON, SS:

Before me, the undersigned, Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the grantors in the annexed deed, said Dorothy Wright, an unmarried woman, she being the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, widower and unmarried man; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright, his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day, her husband, each being over the age of 21 years they and the grantee being the sole and only heirs at law of said Joseph Wright, deceased, by Virgil S. Day their Attorney in Fact, and acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed.

Witness my hand and Notarial seal this 4th day of October 1919. James A. May, Notary Public

My commission expires November 26, 1921.


Joseph WRIGHT had no children with his second wife, Dorothy PALMER, whom he married on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. By his first wife, Rebecca HEATON, whom he married November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri, he had the following children:

i. Mary WRIGHT (1858-1910) married Frank KIRK; children Ethel, Earl and Harry are listed as heirs
ii. John WRIGHT (1860-1945) married Ellen KING; widower whose wife had died in 1913, listed as heir
ii. Elizabeth WRIGHT (1863-1882) married Wiliiam Alpha JONES; their daughter Myrtle listed as heir
iii. Anna WRIGHT (1864-1914) married Albert VINSON; left no surviving heirs
iv. James WRIGHT (1868-1936) married Clara HICKS; was the grantee in the deed
v. Charles WRIGHT (1870-1967) married Bertha LEONARD; listed as heir
vi. Daisy WRIGHT (1873-aft1930) married Thomas FOX; listed as heir
vii. Edward WRIGHT (1875-1960) married Martha STARR; listed as heir
viii. Jesse WRIGHT (1878-1919) married Hazel O'BRYANT; left no surviving heirs

Though I knew the names of Joseph's children, it was interesting to find his grandchildren listed as heirs and to know that they were still living in Madison County, at least in 1919. Joseph's son Edward had moved to Whitley County, a fact I knew and which was confirmed by the 1920 census.

Although it was several years since I had originally written to the courthouse asking for a copy of the will, I'm glad that I was finally able to find some records that recorded the settlement of Joseph's estate.

A.M. Vinson Funeral

Source: Alexandria Times-Tribune, Alexandria, Indiana, Thursday, October 27, 1921, page 1.

Vinson Funeral at the Home at 2:30 Tomorrow

The friends of the late A.M. (Ab) Vinson are hereby informed that the funeral services will be held at the home, 702 S. Harrison street, Friday (tomorrow) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Herbert Boase, pastor of the First M.E. Church, will conduct the services assisted by Rev. George W. Winfrey.

The funeral will be under the auspices of the various orders of which Mr. Vinson was a member, namely, the I.O.O.F. and the Red Men. City officials and members of the above named orders are expected to attended in a body.

Interment will be at the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Obituary: Albert M. Vinson (1858-1921)

Source: Alexandria Times-Tribune, Alexandria, Indiana, October 26, 1921, page 1.

Sudden Death Takes Ab Vinson at Early Hour

Was on Duty as Patrolman Yesterday and Last Night; Funeral Friday

A.M. Vinson, age 63 years, 2 months and 26 days, passed away at his home, 702 South Harrison street, at 12:30 this morning. His death was very sudden and came within a very few minutes after he had entered his home, having left his duties as patrolman at midnight. It was only three months ago that he was appointed as one of the city's police officers, and during that time he served faithfully and well, although handicapped by a siege of illness that lasted some time and from which he had but recently recovered.

Born in This County.

A.M., "Ab" as he was more generally known, Vinson, was born in Madison county, July 3, 1858. He was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Vinson. He lived on his farm, 3 miles north of Alexandria until about 18 years ago, when he moved to this city. He became engaged in the implement business and for several years was in partnership with Roe Jones in the building now occupied by the Alexandria Motor Sales Co. He was also deputy sheriff of Madison county during the four years incumbency of the sheriff's office by Jack Mountain.

Although weak from the effects of a three weeks' illness, Mr. Vinson insisted upon discharging his duties as patrolman. He was on duty last night as usual until 12:15 a.m., leaving for his home after his shift had expired. He went to his room, and shortly after entering Mrs. Vinson, hearing an unusual sound which had awakened her, went into the room where Mr. Vinson sat and found him lifeless. The angle of death had swooned down on the husband without a word of warning.

A Good Citizen

Deceased was a splendid man, a good citizen and one that was in every way worthy of the respect, confidence and esteem of his fellowmen. He took his responsibilities as patrolman seriously, and accepted the place because he felt it his duty to do so and not because he wanted the place. He was conscientious in the discharge of this duties and showed no favoritism. He did his duty as God gave him the light to see it. His death comes at a time when Alexandria needed his services and his cool and unprejudiced judgment.

Mr. Vinson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nettie Vinson, one stepson, George B. Epperson, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. F.O. Karll, both of Barraboo, Wis. Also two brothers, Joshua E. Vinson, of this city, and Edward Vinson, of South Bend.

Deceased was a member of Necessity Lodge No. 222, I.O.O.F. and the Encampment; also of Meshingomisha Tribe No. 110, Red Men.

[Note: Albert was my maternal 2nd-great granduncle, having been married 1st to Anna L. Wright (1864-1914), daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Heaton) Wright.]

They counted him twice

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jesse WRIGHT, was counted twice in the 1910 census of Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Jesse (1878-1919) was the son of Joseph and Rebecca (Heaton) Wright.

On the April 15, 1910 return, Jesse was living in the Virgil S. DAY household as a roomer. Jesse was listed as male, aged 32, single, born in Indiana and both parents born in Indiana. His occupation was listed as a postal clerk for the railroad, and he could read and write.

Virgil S. DAY was the husband of Jesse's niece, Myrtle M. (Jones) DAY. Myrtle was the daughter of William Alpha and Elizabeth (Wright) Jones.

On the April 22, 1910 return, Jesse was living in the Albert VINSON household as a boarder. Jesse was listed as a male, age 32, born in Indiana with father born Ohio and mother born in Indiana. His occupation was listed as clerk in mail dept., and he could read and write.

Albert VINSON was the husband of Jesse's sister, Anna L. (Wright) VINSON.

Though I'm sure he's not the only member of my family who has been counted twice in the census, at least in Monroe Township in 1910, the count is off by at least one.

Obituary : Anna L. Vinson (1864-1914)

Source : Alexandria Times Tribune, June 8, 1914

MRS. A.M. VINSON DIED SATURDAY EVE

Six Months Illness from Complications of Diseases Results in Death.

Just as the shades of night were beginning to fall Saturday evening, Mrs. Anna L. Vinson, age 50 year, a well known and respected resident of Alexandria, passed to her reward after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases that had kept her confined to her bed for the past six months. For several days in the past week the Vinson home at 702 South Harrison street had been visited by relatives constantly as the death of Mrs. Vinson was expected at almost any moment. The funeral service will be conducted from the First Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and burial will take place in the Odd Fellow cemetery. Rev. George Winfrey will have charge of the service and the Rev. Wm. G. Smith, of Edinburgh, a former pastor of the Christian church here, and Rev. Whitecotton, of Anderson, will assist.

Mrs. Anna Vinson was born in the State of Ohio and at an early age moved to Madison county. She was married to A.M. Vinson, an Alexandria implement and automobile dealer. Mr. and Mrs. Vinson resided on a farm three miles north of Alexandria for a number of years, finally moving to this city where Mr. Vinson engaged in business. After her removal to this city Mrs. Vinson became active in church and social circles.

Besides the husband Mrs. Vinson is survived by her father, Joseph Wright, south of the city, and one sister, Mrs. Thomas Fox, of Pendleton, and five brothers, James, Edward, John, Charles White [sic] of this city, and Jesse Wright, of Anderson.

Mary Hicks household - 1900 Madison Co., IN

Today I sourced the Mary Hicks household in the 1900 census of Madison Co., IN in the town of Orestes. Mary Jane King was my 2nd-great grandaunt, the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Shaw) King.

Mary Jane was the widow of Leroy Young, and had apparently married to someone named Hicks between 1893 when Leroy died and the 1900 census. Mary was listed as the head of household in the 1900 census, living next door to her son Daniel Young, as well as other relatives (King, Etchison, etc.). Mary was the mother of 3 children with only 2 living by the 1900 census.

Mary Jane KING b. December 8, 1849 (or May 1849) Orestes, Madison Co., IN, d. April 4, 1935 Orestes, Madison Co., IN, m(1) February 8, 1871 Leroy YOUNG, son of William and Jane (________) YOUNG; m(2) _____ HICKS between 1893-1900. Leroy YOUNG b. November 14, 1843 Indiana, d. March 26, 1893 Orestes, Madison Co., IN.

Children of Leroy and Mary Jane (King) Young are as follows :
i. Daniel Robert Young b. July 1, 1872 Orestes, d. February 20, 1947 Orestes, m. Gertrude Johnson
ii. Samuel D. Young b. March 1878, d. 1954, m. Lulu M. Vinson
iii. ______ Young b. & d. unknown (lists 3 children on 1900 census)