Johannes "John S." Wehrly (1802-1876) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
John was born June 4, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania1.
1.1. Birth Certificate
Though Pennsylvania did not record births at this time, I need to search to locate a baptism record. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If John's birth was mentioned in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving family Bible that would record the birth of John. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes of locating one.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
According to the Wehrly history1, John was baptized at St. Jacob's church in York County, Pennsylvania. I need to seek out the actual records of this church and verify the information. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that John was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
John married Barbara Petry. My database has the date as 1821 in Stark County, Ohio, but I've been unable to find a source to verify this fact. This may have come from the Wehrly history1. If true, they would have been 19 at the time of their marriage. A search of Stark County marriage records has been unable to turn up a marriage record. Barbara was born May 28, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania1. They raised 9 children in Preble County, Ohio before moving in 1854 to Jay County, Indiana. Barbara died August 27, 1880 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana1.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
John and Barbara's 25th wedding anniversary would have been in 1846 and their 50th would have been in 1871. Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if there was any mention of anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that John was ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
John died November 10, 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.1,2. I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate. Will need to obtain one on my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
I have not been able to locate a mention of John's obituary in local newspapers. Will continue to search in hopes that one can be located.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
I will need to search the local funeral home records of the time to see if they might have a record of the funeral. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
John is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana2. I do not have a photograph of his tombstone. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1870 Federal Census
On August 2, 1870, John was enumerated as head of household in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana3, as John S. Werly, age 68, retired farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a U.S. citizen. The value of his personal estate was $100 and the value of his real estate was $1200.
2.1.2. 1860 Federal Census
On June 9, 1860, John was enumerated as head of household in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana4, as John S. Whorley, age 59, farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania. The value of his personal estate was $150 and the value of his real estate was $2000.
2.1.3. 1850 Federal Census
On July 18, 1850, John was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio5, as John S. Wehrly, age 49, farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania. The value of his real estate was $700.
2.1.4. 1840 Federal Census
On June 1, 1840, John was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio6, as John S. Werley. A total of 8 persons listed in the household. 2 white males under 5, 1 white male 20 thru 29; 1 white male 50 thru 59; 1 white female 5 thru 9; 1 white female 20 thru 29; 1 white female 30 thru 39; 1 white female 60 thru 69.
Some of the ages don't quite add up for the household, but right now that is the closest record unless there was another John Wehrly in Preble County at the same time.
2.1.5. 1830 Federal Census
On June 1, 1830, John was enumerated as head of household in Twin Township, Preble County, Ohio7, as John S. Whirley. A total of 3 persons listed in the household. 1 white male 20 thru 29; 1 white female under 5; 1 white female 20 thru 29.
If my data is correct on the ages, the male 20 thru 29 is John, the female 20 thru 29 is his wife Barbara, and the female under 5 is daughter Susannah. However, my family group sheet currently shows a son Frederick (b.1827) and son Jacob (b. 1830). Neither of their birth dates have been sourced in my database, so they may have been born after 1830.
2.2. State Census Records
Ohio state census records are not known to exist.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not located any records indicating military service for John.
3.2. Pension Records
Not applicable.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Preble County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana to see what records might mention John. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps in Preble County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information they might shed on John.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on John include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Phyllis (Strock) Franklin, Salamonia Cemeteries : Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana (Portland, Indiana, USA : The Jay County Genealogy Society, 2000), page 3.
3. John S. Werly household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, page 27, Salamonie P.O., dwelling 198, family 201; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 327, page 87.
4. John S. Whorley household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, page 9, Salamonia P.O., dwelling 59, family 59; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 269, page 9.
5. 1850 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Monroe Township, dwelling 71, family 71; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. 1840 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Monroe Township, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 September 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 1830 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Twin Township, page 132(penned); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 September 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
Showing posts with label Wehrly. Show all posts
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Monday, September 07, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Administration Docket, Henry Wherley, 1846, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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| "Ohio, Probate Records, 1789-1996," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31213-26339-60?cc=1992421&wc=S2CN-ZNR:266417001,266437201 : accessed 22 August 2015), Tuscarawas > Administration dockets 1817-1857 vol 1-3 > image 390 of 486; county courthouses, Ohio |
Searching at FamilySearch through Ohio Probate records, I located the Administration Docket for my paternal 4th-great grandfather, Henry Wherely, who died in 1846 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
The record lists the estate case number as 848A and the administrator as Samuel Shawver. I'm not sure at this point what the relationship is between Shawver and the Wherley families.
April 1846 - Letters issued. Bond $500.00 - Henry Wherley & Phillip Datts, security - George Bugher, Daniel Brideman, John Yingling, appraisers.
May 6, 1846 - Bond filed & letters issued
June 26, 1846 - Appraisement & sale bill filed and recorded.
March 24, 1848 - Final account filed.
Aug. term 1848 - Account passed & recorded.
The record gives some book and page references to where these records are filed. I will be continuing to search the court records at FamilySearch to see if I can locate the additional information about Henry's estate.
Henry was 70 years old when he died on January 15, 1846 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Death Record : Christena Wherley, 1872, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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| "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6JC-STG : accessed 22 August 2015), Christena Wherley, 19 Dec 1872; citing Death, Jefferson Township, Tuscarawas, Ohio, United States, source ID v 1a p 571, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 890,361. |
The record was not recorded until June 9, 1873. It lists her name as Wherley, Christena, a resident of Jefferson Township, who died December 19, 1872, aged 98 years. The cause of death was unknown. She was a female, white and widowed. Her parents names were unknown, and place of birth was listed as Ohio (other records suggest Pennsylvania). The place of death was Jefferson Township, and she had no occupation. The name of the undertaker was unknown.
The family surname variations make this one an interesting one to search, with Wehrly, Wehrley, Wherly, Wherley being just a few of the examples I'm finding.
I do not know what cemetery she is buried in. I tried to locate a memorial at FindAGrave and was unable to find one for her. Her husband was buried at Stone Creek Cemetery in Tuscarawas County.
If you are related or have any additional information and or corrections, I would love to hear from you.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Mrs. Hercules Routs Robber With Retort
Searching for more information about my grandaunt and uncles roofing company in Richmond, Indiana, located the following snippet (1950) :
That snappy comeback might give a little insight into her character. My dad said that his dad sold roofing for them. Will have to see what other stories I can find.
Bertha (LeMaster) Hercules was the wife of Russell, and the daughter of Luman and Barbara (Wehrly) LeMaster.
Since this story was picked up by the Associated Press, Newspapers.com has mention of it all across the country.
Mrs. Hercules Routs Robber With Retort
Richmond, Ind. Dec. 7 - (AP) Mrs. Bertha Hercules told police she thought a man was joking when he walked into her husband's roofing company office, pointed a gun at her and said: "Sister, I need some money and I need it bad."
She had a snappy comebakc:
"Brother, if you can find any money here just go ahead and take it."
She said the man didn't pursue the subject of money any further but walked out.
That snappy comeback might give a little insight into her character. My dad said that his dad sold roofing for them. Will have to see what other stories I can find.
Bertha (LeMaster) Hercules was the wife of Russell, and the daughter of Luman and Barbara (Wehrly) LeMaster.
Since this story was picked up by the Associated Press, Newspapers.com has mention of it all across the country.
Found this add in another newspaper, the address 625 Sheridan Richmond Indiana matches where Bertha's residence was listed on her death certificate. Today, this location is a bar known as the Sheridan Pub.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Shaky Leaves : Bertha Alberta (LeMaster) Hercules (1892-1962)
Bertha Alberta (LeMaster) Hercules (1892-1962) was my paternal grandaunt, the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (Wehrly) LeMaster. Ancestry.com is currently showing 7 hints from historical records for her in my LeMaster and Allied Families member tree.
Because of this find, I now know the company that Russel was working for, Louck & Hill. A brief search online found some photographs of the company site.
There was a hint to Bertha's FindAGrave memorial page, which I currently maintain.
Another database was Indiana Births, 1880-1920, which takes information from the WPA birth indices.
This gives me the exact book and page for Bertha's birth certificate, which I currently do not have a copy. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
I have ignored the Ancestry Member Tree hints for now and will concentrate on the records.
There are a lot of records to update in my RootsMagic database, including census records.
In the 1940 census of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, Bertha was living with her husband, Russell, son Murvel and daughter-in-law Margaret. They owned their home and had lived at the same residence in 1935. Russel was a woodworker in a lumber yard and Murvel was a life insurance salesman.
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| 1940 US Census, Wayne County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 5, Richmond, enumeration district (ED) 89-32, SD 10, sheet 9B, 625 Sheridan St., family 190, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 6 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
I already had the 1930 census sourced in my database for the family, they were living in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana in the Bertha's father's household. Likewise, I already had the 1900 census record where Bertha was a 7 year old living in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
In the 1921 city directory of Richmond, Indiana lists the family as :
Hercules, Russel J (Bertha A), woodwkr Louck & Hill Co, h 79 State
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| "U.S. City Directories", database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Augst 2015), 240; citing "Richmond, Indiana City Directory (Indianapolis, Indiana: R.L. Polk & Company, 1921–1922)." |
There was a hint to Bertha's FindAGrave memorial page, which I currently maintain.
Another database was Indiana Births, 1880-1920, which takes information from the WPA birth indices.
| Name: | Lemaster |
|---|---|
| Father: | L C |
| Mother: | B J Wherley |
| County: | Jay |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | 26 Jun 1892 |
| Reference: | Jay County, Indiana Index to Birth Records 1882 - 1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters A - Z Inclusive |
| Book: | H-5 |
| Page: | 78 |
The most interesting find was the database Wayne County, Indiana, Quaker Funeral Home Records, 1939-1974, which contained a copy of Bertha's death certificate.
| ame: | Bertha Alberta Hercules [Bertha Alberta Lemaster] |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | 26 Jun 1892 |
| Birth Place: | Indiana |
| Death Date: | 30 Dec 1961 |
| Death Place: | Spring Grove, Wayne, Indiana |
| Age at Death: | 69 |
| Father: | Luman C Lemaster |
| Mother: | Barbara J Wehrley |
| Spouse: | Russell J Hercules |
This is the funeral home's copy of her death certificate, showing that Bertha died in Spring Grove, Wayne County, Indiana at Reid Memorial Hospital on December 30, 1961. She lived at 625 Sheridan Street, same address as found in the 1940 census. Her occupation was listed as the co-owner of Builders Supplies. She died of acute pulmonary edema. She was 69 years old and died at 10:25 p.m. Her burial date was January 3, 1962 at Salamonia Cemetery, Salamonia, Indiana.
If you are related or have any additional information or corrections, I'd love to hear from you.
Sunday, August 02, 2015
Census Sunday : John Boyd household, 1940, Jay County, Indiana
My paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed, Martha (Wehrly) Boyd, was enumerated in the 1940 census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. She was living with her husband, John, and two boarders.
The household consisted of John, age 73, born in Ohio and Martha, age 73, born in Indiana, as well as boarders Done Harker, age 17 born in Indiana and Leroy Chapman, age 57, born in Indiana. Harker and Chapman were listed as farm laborers. John's occupation was listed as farmer. Both Martha and John had completed two years of high school.
John and Martha's residence in 1935 was listed as Pena Blanco, Sandoval County, New Mexico. Before finding this record I did not know they had lived there, though in 1910 they were living in Oregon. Apparently, they had returned to Jay County in the old age.
Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
State & Federal census sheets are filled with information for genealogists. Both the population & non-population schedules give us insights into the lives of our ancestors. What have you found that is Surprising? Reassuring? Bewildering? Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt suggested by Colleen Pasquale of Leaves and Branches.
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| 1940 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Pike Township, enumeration district (ED) 38-12, SD 5, sheet 8A, dwelling 165, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
John and Martha's residence in 1935 was listed as Pena Blanco, Sandoval County, New Mexico. Before finding this record I did not know they had lived there, though in 1910 they were living in Oregon. Apparently, they had returned to Jay County in the old age.
Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
State & Federal census sheets are filled with information for genealogists. Both the population & non-population schedules give us insights into the lives of our ancestors. What have you found that is Surprising? Reassuring? Bewildering? Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt suggested by Colleen Pasquale of Leaves and Branches.
Monday, March 02, 2015
John LeMaster, 1929 Ball State Teachers College, Orient (yearbook) photo
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| 1929 Ball State Teachers College, Orient (yearbook) |
http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/BSUOrntYrBk/id/2452/rec/11
While searching the Ball State University Digital Archives collection, I came across this yearbook photo of John Leland LeMaster (1902-1980) while he was studying as a graduate student. John was my paternal granduncle, son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (Wehrly) LeMasters.
John LeMaster, B.S. Salamonia, Ind.
Industrial Arts
MathematicsAs mentioned in a previous blog post, John graduate from Ball State in 1929 after previously teaching at Redkey and Converse and was the principal at Cowan High School.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wordless Wednesday : Map of Salamonia, Indiana (1887)
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| Source : Atlas of Jay County, Indiana, 1887, Philadelpha, PA, Griffing, Gordon & Co. |
This scan from the 1887 Atlas of Jay County, Indiana is of a map of Salamonia, Indiana, which was formerly known as Lancaster. Since there was another Lancaster in Indiana, the post office there was known as Salamonia, the name which the village retains today. This copy of the the atlas was at the public library in Portland, and I used my Flip-Pal scanner to scan and stitch the map.
Many members of my paternal family were from Salamonia and the surrounding Madison Township. In this map, you can see the homestead of W.P. Wehrly due west of town, who was my paternal 2nd-great grandfather William P. Wehrly (1845-1909). William P. also owned the sawmill in the southeast corner of town.
I do not know exactly when he purchased the sawmill, that would be interesting to find out. He was listed as a sawmiller in the 1880 census.
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
John L. LeMaster, Graduate Student at Ball State Teachers College
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| "Who's Who Among The Graduate Students," The Easterner (Ball State Teachers College), 19 August 1932; online images, (http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/BSUDlyNws/id/2768/rec/7 : accessed 1 February 2015), Ball State University Digital Archives. |
John L. LeMaster
Mr. LeMaster was graduated from high school at Fort Recovery, Ohio, in 1919. He attended Indiana University and Ball State, where he graduated in 1929. He has taught in Redkey and at Converse and is principal of Cowan High School.
This article, entitled "Who's Who Among the Graduate Students", was published in The Easterner, the student newspaper of Ball State Teachers College (now University) in Muncie, Indiana.
John Leland LeMaster was my paternal granduncle, the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (Wehrly) LeMasters.
Prior to this find, I did not know that he graduated from Fort Recovery High School, or that he had attended Indiana University. I also didn't realize he had taught school in Converse, Indiana.
Monday, February 02, 2015
Military Monday : Floyd LeMaster, World War II Draft Registration, 1942
Working my way through the hints in the Ancestry database for World War II Draft Registrations, 1942 and located this registration in Jay County, Indiana for Floyd LeMaster, my paternal granduncle.
This draft record adds to the information I've collected about Floyd, who was the son of Luman Cooper Lemasters and Barbara Isabel Wehrly. Floyd's draft registration gives his exact date of birth as February 2, 1894 in Jay County, Indiana.
Floyd was 48 years old at the time of the registration, and his nearest living relative was his wife, Opal (Gagle) LeMaster of the same place. Floyd's address was listed as Jay County, Indiana but the postal address was Rural Route 3, Fort Recovery, Ohio. His telephone was Salamonia. This area of Jay County was served by Fort Recovery as the nearest post office.
Floyd was a self-employed farmer in Jay County, Indiana.
Physically, Floyd is described as having a light complexion, white male, 5'7", with brown eyes and brown hair. He weighed 165 lbs.
Military Monday – We all have ancestors who have served in the military. Military Monday is a place to post their images, stories and records of their service in various branches of the military. Military Monday is an ongoing series by Cindy at Everything’s Relative – Researching Your Family History.
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| Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data : United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration., Floyd LeMaster, Jay County, Indiana. |
This draft record adds to the information I've collected about Floyd, who was the son of Luman Cooper Lemasters and Barbara Isabel Wehrly. Floyd's draft registration gives his exact date of birth as February 2, 1894 in Jay County, Indiana.
Floyd was 48 years old at the time of the registration, and his nearest living relative was his wife, Opal (Gagle) LeMaster of the same place. Floyd's address was listed as Jay County, Indiana but the postal address was Rural Route 3, Fort Recovery, Ohio. His telephone was Salamonia. This area of Jay County was served by Fort Recovery as the nearest post office.
Floyd was a self-employed farmer in Jay County, Indiana.
Physically, Floyd is described as having a light complexion, white male, 5'7", with brown eyes and brown hair. He weighed 165 lbs.
Military Monday – We all have ancestors who have served in the military. Military Monday is a place to post their images, stories and records of their service in various branches of the military. Military Monday is an ongoing series by Cindy at Everything’s Relative – Researching Your Family History.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Military Monday : Chesley Franklin LeMaster, World War II Draft Registration, 1942
Working my way through the hints in the Ancestry database for World War II Draft Registrations, 1942 and located this registration in Jay County, Indiana for Chesley Franklin LeMaster, my paternal granduncle.
This draft record adds to the information I've collected about Chesley, who was the son of Luman Cooper Lemasters and Barbara Isabel Wehrly. Chesley's draft registration gives his exact date of birth as May 25, 1890 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.
Chesley was 51 years old at the time of registration, and his nearest living relative was his wife, Clara (Burkey) LeMaster in Salamonia.
Chesley's occupation is listed as Union City Body Company in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, just south of Salamonia. In later records, I've located information that he was a carpenter.
Chesley was described as having a dark complexion, white male, 5' 7", with hazel eyes and gray hair. He weight 160 lbs.
Military Monday – We all have ancestors who have served in the military. Military Monday is a place to post their images, stories and records of their service in various branches of the military. Military Monday is an ongoing series by Cindy at Everything’s Relative – Researching Your Family History.
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| Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data : United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration., Chesley Franklin LeMaster, Jay County, Indiana. |
This draft record adds to the information I've collected about Chesley, who was the son of Luman Cooper Lemasters and Barbara Isabel Wehrly. Chesley's draft registration gives his exact date of birth as May 25, 1890 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.
Chesley was 51 years old at the time of registration, and his nearest living relative was his wife, Clara (Burkey) LeMaster in Salamonia.
Chesley's occupation is listed as Union City Body Company in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, just south of Salamonia. In later records, I've located information that he was a carpenter.
Chesley was described as having a dark complexion, white male, 5' 7", with hazel eyes and gray hair. He weight 160 lbs.
Military Monday – We all have ancestors who have served in the military. Military Monday is a place to post their images, stories and records of their service in various branches of the military. Military Monday is an ongoing series by Cindy at Everything’s Relative – Researching Your Family History.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Funeral Record : John P. Wehrly (1838-1909) Jay County, Indiana
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| Baird & Hardy Funeral Home Records, Jay County, Indiana 1909-1911 |
Located the funeral record of John P. Wehrly (1838-1909) while at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne recently. John was my paternal 2nd-great granduncle, the son of Johannes "John S." and Barbara (Petry) Wehrly. John was married to Catherine E. Lemasters (1840-1911), the daughter of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters.
According to this funeral record, John P. Wehrly was born in Pennsylvania on August 28, 1838. While his father was born in Pennsylvania, census and other records indicate that he was born in Preble County, Ohio. His date of death December 13, 1909 in South Portland. I did not have the exact date of death, so know I can look for an obituary and his death certificate.
The record lists his age as 71 years, 3 months and 16 days. The attending physician was Dr. Paddock and his funeral services were held at Salamonia on December 15th.
The name of the informant was not given, but was likely his wife Catherine.
This book was located on the shelves at Gc 977.201 J33scb 1909-11.
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Exploratory Data Analysis Through 2x-Great Grandaunts & Uncles
Though it took much longer that I had hoped, have finally finished by series of exploratory data analysis through my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles. Previously, I had written about my results through my 2x-great grandparents. My next steps are to move on to my 3x-great grandparents as well as start work on some of Eileen's ancestors and Corinne's ancestors.
Working on this series has allowed me to find out where there are gaps in my research and has added much data. Now I just need to follow up with my "to-do" lists before my next research trip to make sure I use my time effectively.
Here are the links to posts about the exploratory data analysis posts for my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles:
Working on this series has allowed me to find out where there are gaps in my research and has added much data. Now I just need to follow up with my "to-do" lists before my next research trip to make sure I use my time effectively.
Here are the links to posts about the exploratory data analysis posts for my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles:
- Beulah Sarah (LeMasters) Rockwell (1865-1940)
- Phillip D. LeMasters (1869-1869)
- William Clifford LeMaster (1870-1922)
- Mary Elsie (LeMasters) Atkinson (1873-1942)
- Bertha Fidelia (LeMasters) Yaeger (1874-1922)
- Ord Otterbein LeMaster (1876-1937)
- Edith Mabel (LeMasters) Meinholtz (1879-1949)
- Una Maude (LeMasters) Phillips (1884-1968)
- Arthur Raymond LeMaster (1885-1971)
- Vernon Walker LeMaster (1888-1955)
- Minerva Prudence (Wehrly) Jackson (1867-1948)
- John William Wehrly (1870-1954)
- Orilla Catherine (Wehrly) Andrews (1872-1970)
- Benjamin Franklin Wehrly (1873-1895)
- Henry Leonard Wehrly (1875-1924)
- Harvey Allen Wehrly (1877-1968)
- Alva Monroe Wehrly (1878-1952)
- LeRoy Garfield Wehrly (1880-1883)
- Ida Laura (Wehrly) Scholer (1883-1963)
- Blaine Pearle Wehrly (1884-1964)
- Ethel May (Wehrly) Shreeve (1886-1951)
- Martin Nimrod Wehrly (1888-1954)
- Andrew Frank Haley (1864-1937)
- George David Ellsworth Haley (1868-1941)
- Rachel Emma Pernina (Haley) Hanlin Zorn (1869-1963)
- Charles Wesley Haley (1872-1893)
- Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves Booth Marks (1877-1956)
- Ora Amanda (Haley) Bittikofer (1884-1961)
- William A.L. Metzner (1866-1879)
- Wesley F. Metzner (1872-1953)
- Chester Arthur Wright (1896-1955)
- John Herman Pierce (1895-1959)
- Edward E. Pierce (1900-1900)
- Lillian Pierce (1902-1921)
- Nehersta Edith (Pierce) Miller Roberts (1910-1979)
- William McClellan Pierce (1913-1978)
- Cloyd J. Pierce (1916-1962)
- Charles D. Pierce (1918-1991)
- Robert F. Pierce (1923-2005)
- James Louis Pierce (1931-2002)
Friday, November 29, 2013
Lois Beryl Stewart (1889-1966), Jay County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Lois Beryl Stewart (1889-1966) was the daughter of Richard Perry Stewart and Rachel Ann Wehrly. Her marriage on July 24, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I had only the date, but no location for their marriage.
Lois was my paternal second cousin twice removed. Our common ancestors were Johannes Wehrly and Barbara Petry. Lois died in 1966 in Jay County, Indiana.
Lois Beryl Stewart (1889-1966) was the daughter of Richard Perry Stewart and Rachel Ann Wehrly. Her marriage on July 24, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I had only the date, but no location for their marriage.
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| "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6R5-KNH : accessed 23 Nov 2013), Earl O Burdg and Lois Beryl Stewart, . |
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thomas Jefferson Bucher (1858-1938), Jay County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Thomas Jefferson Bucher (1858-1938) was the son of John B. Bucher and Catherine Wehrly. His marriage on February 27, 1881 in Jay County, Indiana to Louisa Bollinger was found in the database. Prior to this find, I didn't have the date or place of their marriage.
Thomas was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed. Our common ancestors were Johannes Wehrly and Barbara Petry. Thomas and Louise had one son. Thomas died October 31, 1938.
Thomas Jefferson Bucher (1858-1938) was the son of John B. Bucher and Catherine Wehrly. His marriage on February 27, 1881 in Jay County, Indiana to Louisa Bollinger was found in the database. Prior to this find, I didn't have the date or place of their marriage.
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| "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RR-KNT : accessed 23 Nov 2013), Thomas Bucher and Louiza Bolinger, 1881. |
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Catherine Wehrly (1836-1881), Jay County, Indiana
Catherine Wehrly (1836-1881) was the daughter of Johannes "John S." Wehrly and Barbara Petry. Her marriage on December 13, 1857 in Jay County, Indiana to John B. Bucher was found in the database. Her surname was spelled Worley in the record. Prior to this find, I did not have the exact location of their marriage.
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| "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RR-VRZ : accessed 23 Nov 2013), John Bucher and Catharine Worley, 1857. |
Catherine was my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt. Our common ancestors were Johannes Wehrly and Barbara Petry. Catherine and John had one son. She died June 21, 1881.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Research Trip to Ft. Wayne
Last Monday I took a day off and completed a research trip to the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne. I always enjoy researching in this library, and manage to find something new every time.
Though I didn't prepare fully for the trip, and ended up using a 'shotgun' approach to research, jumping from family to family, I did manage to find some gems, a synopsis of which follows:
- Cummings family : Found plat maps of Winston County, Alabama locating the land where Eileen's ancestors bought land just before the Civil War. These maps show the location of neighbors as well, many of whom married into the family, which may lead to making more connections.
- Wardlaw/Wardlow family : Found estate and guardianship records indicies in Clermont County, Ohio with references to original records for me to contact the court and obtain copies. Also located records of deeds and mortgages in early Clermont County, Ohio and early tax records
- Wright family : Found estate and guardianship records referenced in Clermont County, Ohio with references to original records for me to contact the court and obtain copies. Also located records of deeds and mortgages in early Clermont County, Ohio and early tax records.
- Stuber family : Located cemetery records in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio that mark the resting place of two Stuber infants.
- Orcutt/Pierpont family : Located a family genealogy on the Orcutt ancestry that included the family of Harry Pierpont, through his mother, Lena (Orcutt) Pierpont.
- Fessenden/Wright family : Located the family genealogy on the Fessendean family and the section detailing the Hannah (Fessenden) Wright family.
- Freeze Family : Located mention of the family in early newspaper records of Wabash County, Indiana.
- Jarrett Family : Located court records of Corinne's line in Koscuisko County, Indiana.
- Chew Family : Located mention of the family in early newspaper records of Jay County, Indiana.
- Wehrly Family : Located mention of the family in early newspaper records of Jay County, Indiana.
- LeMaster Family : Located mention of the family in early newspaper records of Jay County, Indiana.
- Haley Family : Located mention of the family in early newspaper records of Jay County, Indiana.
Will follow up with more detailed posts as I input this information into my database.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Lisle E. Wehrly (c1902-1981), Jay County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Lisle E. Wehrly (c1902-1981) was the son of Alva Monroe and Emma C. (Yaeger) Wehrly. His marriage to Cora E. Baldauf on April 3, 1924 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I did not have a date or place for their marriage.
Lisle was my paternal first cousin twice removed. Our common ancestors were William P. and Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly. Lisle and Cora were the parents of three children. In the 1930 census, they were living in Ft. Wayne, Allen County, where Lisle was working as a machinist.
Lisle E. Wehrly (c1902-1981) was the son of Alva Monroe and Emma C. (Yaeger) Wehrly. His marriage to Cora E. Baldauf on April 3, 1924 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I did not have a date or place for their marriage.
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| "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RG-7H9 : accessed 13 Aug 2013), Lisle E Wehrly and Cora E Baldauf, 1924. |
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
August 2013 - Jay County Journal
The August 2013 Jay County Journal, published by the Jay County Historical Society, contained vital records extracted from the August 8, 1889 edition of The Portland Commercial. In the section dealing with Salamonia, mention was made of my ancestor, William P. Wehrly.
We called at the barber shop which is being run by R.C. Hinshaw, formerly of Winchester. He is doing a good business and being desirous of hearing the news of the county, subscribed for the Commercial, the leading newspaper of the county. While in the above place, Wm P. Wherley, who runs the saw mill came in. He is on the sick list at present. Salamonia has a good Comet band and the boys rendered a few choice selections for the benefit of the writer, for which they have our thanks.So now I know that an exact date when my 2x-great grandpa was on the sick list. Bet he never imagined that anyone would care after all these years.
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Exploratory Data Analysis : Martin Nimrod Wehrly (1888-1954)
Martin Nimrod Wehrly (1888-1954) was my paternal great-granduncle. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana1. The State of Indiana did not require state-wide registrations of birth until after 1907. Jay County, Indiana has birth records from 1882. Will add obtaining a copy of his birth certificate to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Martin's birth was announced in the local newspaper, it has been lost to history. The Jay County Public Library has newspapers from the late 1880s. The holdings of the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis do not indicate any newspapers of the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Wehrly family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Martin, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrly's.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Martin was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Martin married Cora Burley on January 1, 19141, probably in Jay County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Martin and Cora's nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Martin and Cora's 25th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1939. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that Martin and Cora were divorced, but a search of Jay and Henry County, Indianacourt records needs to be done.
1.3. Death Certificate
Martin died February 5, 19541, probably in Henry County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to check local newspapers in Jay and Henry County, Indiana to see if Martin's obituary was mentioned. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Once I've obtained his obituary, I might be able to identify the funeral home that handled the arrangements and then contact them to see if they have any records.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Martin's tombstone in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana2 has been photographed. A link to his FindAGrave memorial page is located here.
Martin and Cora's tombstone was the subject of a previous post.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 1, 1940, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in Ward 4 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana3, as Martin N. Wehrly, age 52, married, born in Indiana. His residence in 1935 was the same place. He had completed the 8th grade in education. His occupation was Assistant Foreman at an Automobile Factory. He was born in Indiana and his home was valued at $3000. The residence was at 1212 South 17th Street.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 8, 1930, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana4, as Martin Wehrly, age 41, married, born in Indiana. His home was valued at $3500. He was 25 years old when married. He could read and write and spoke English. He was a laborer in an auto factory. His father and mother were both born in Indiana.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 8, 1920, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in Ward 7 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana5, as Martin Wehrly, age 32, married, born in Indiana. He could read and write and spoke English. His occupation was Automatic in auto factory. Both his father and mother were born in Ohio. His residence was at 1212 17th Street.
2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census
I have not yet been able to locate Martin in the 1910 U.S. Census. His military service (see below) may have something to do with this.
2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census
On June 2, 1900, Martin was enumerated in the William P. Wehrly household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana6, as Martin N. Wehrly, son, age 11. He was born April 1889 in Indiana. His father and mother were born in Ohio. He could read and write and spoke English.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913 and 1921. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
On June 5, 1917, Martin registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana during World War I7. He was 29 years old and living at 1212 South 17th Street in New Castle, Indiana. His birthdate was listed as April 5, 1888. He was an Automatic operator at the Maxwell Motor Company in New Castle. He had a wife and one child. He had 1 1/4 years of prior military service in the Signal Corps. He was described as short and stout, with brown eyes and black hair.
On April 27, 1942, Martin registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana during World Ward II8. He was 54 years old and living at 1212 South 17th Street in New Castle, Indiana. His birthplace was listed as April 5, 1888 in Salamonia, Indiana. He was employed at the Chrysler Plant in New Castle, Indiana. His wife, Cora E. Wehrly, was listed as his closest relative. He was described as 5' 5" tall, 190 lbs., with brown eyes, grey hair and a light complexion. He had birth mark on his left shoulder.
3.2. Pension Records
I have not yet searched pension records to see if Martin's service in the Signal Corps qualified him for a military pension. His father did serve during the Civil Ward, but I don't believe that Martin ever received any minor's benefits.
3.3. Service Records
Martin enlisted in the U.S. Army at Columbus, Ohio on October 20, 1908 for a period of three years9. He was enlisted by Captain Owen. He was a 20 year old telephone operator from Salamonia, Indiana. He had brown eyes, dark hair and a muddy complexion. He stood 5 foot 4 3/4 inches. He served in Company G of the Signal Corps. He was discharged January 8, 1910 on the Cable Ship Joseph Henry.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Henry County, Indiana to see what records might mention Martin and his family. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps and county maps for Henry County, Indiana will need to be researched. Will contact the local historical society to see what maps they might have in their collection.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Martin include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Martin N. and Cora E. Wehrly marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 4, New Castle, enumeration district 32-22A, SD 10, sheet 22B, 1212 South 17th, dwelling 476; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Martin Wehrly household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, ED 33-23, SD 9, sheet 6A, dwelling 112, family 115; National Archives micropublication T626.
5. 1920 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 74, SD 6, sheet 10B, 1212 17th Street, dwelling 185, family 204; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. William P. Wehrly household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 2B, dwelling 44, family 45; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380, page 77.
7. "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 July 2013); citing World War I Selective Service Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 : Indiana.
8. "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 July 2013); citing Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II : Fourth Registration : Indiana.9. "U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914", digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 July 2013); citing Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914 (National Archives microfilm publication M233, 81 rolls); Record Group 94; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana1. The State of Indiana did not require state-wide registrations of birth until after 1907. Jay County, Indiana has birth records from 1882. Will add obtaining a copy of his birth certificate to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Martin's birth was announced in the local newspaper, it has been lost to history. The Jay County Public Library has newspapers from the late 1880s. The holdings of the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis do not indicate any newspapers of the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Wehrly family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Martin, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrly's.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Martin was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Martin married Cora Burley on January 1, 19141, probably in Jay County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Martin and Cora's nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Martin and Cora's 25th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1939. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that Martin and Cora were divorced, but a search of Jay and Henry County, Indianacourt records needs to be done.
1.3. Death Certificate
Martin died February 5, 19541, probably in Henry County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to check local newspapers in Jay and Henry County, Indiana to see if Martin's obituary was mentioned. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Once I've obtained his obituary, I might be able to identify the funeral home that handled the arrangements and then contact them to see if they have any records.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Martin's tombstone in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana2 has been photographed. A link to his FindAGrave memorial page is located here.
Martin and Cora's tombstone was the subject of a previous post.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 1, 1940, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in Ward 4 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana3, as Martin N. Wehrly, age 52, married, born in Indiana. His residence in 1935 was the same place. He had completed the 8th grade in education. His occupation was Assistant Foreman at an Automobile Factory. He was born in Indiana and his home was valued at $3000. The residence was at 1212 South 17th Street.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 8, 1930, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana4, as Martin Wehrly, age 41, married, born in Indiana. His home was valued at $3500. He was 25 years old when married. He could read and write and spoke English. He was a laborer in an auto factory. His father and mother were both born in Indiana.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 8, 1920, Martin was enumerated as the head of household in Ward 7 of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana5, as Martin Wehrly, age 32, married, born in Indiana. He could read and write and spoke English. His occupation was Automatic in auto factory. Both his father and mother were born in Ohio. His residence was at 1212 17th Street.
2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census
I have not yet been able to locate Martin in the 1910 U.S. Census. His military service (see below) may have something to do with this.
2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census
On June 2, 1900, Martin was enumerated in the William P. Wehrly household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana6, as Martin N. Wehrly, son, age 11. He was born April 1889 in Indiana. His father and mother were born in Ohio. He could read and write and spoke English.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913 and 1921. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
On June 5, 1917, Martin registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana during World War I7. He was 29 years old and living at 1212 South 17th Street in New Castle, Indiana. His birthdate was listed as April 5, 1888. He was an Automatic operator at the Maxwell Motor Company in New Castle. He had a wife and one child. He had 1 1/4 years of prior military service in the Signal Corps. He was described as short and stout, with brown eyes and black hair.
On April 27, 1942, Martin registered with the Selective Service in Henry County, Indiana during World Ward II8. He was 54 years old and living at 1212 South 17th Street in New Castle, Indiana. His birthplace was listed as April 5, 1888 in Salamonia, Indiana. He was employed at the Chrysler Plant in New Castle, Indiana. His wife, Cora E. Wehrly, was listed as his closest relative. He was described as 5' 5" tall, 190 lbs., with brown eyes, grey hair and a light complexion. He had birth mark on his left shoulder.
3.2. Pension Records
I have not yet searched pension records to see if Martin's service in the Signal Corps qualified him for a military pension. His father did serve during the Civil Ward, but I don't believe that Martin ever received any minor's benefits.
3.3. Service Records
Martin enlisted in the U.S. Army at Columbus, Ohio on October 20, 1908 for a period of three years9. He was enlisted by Captain Owen. He was a 20 year old telephone operator from Salamonia, Indiana. He had brown eyes, dark hair and a muddy complexion. He stood 5 foot 4 3/4 inches. He served in Company G of the Signal Corps. He was discharged January 8, 1910 on the Cable Ship Joseph Henry.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Henry County, Indiana to see what records might mention Martin and his family. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps and county maps for Henry County, Indiana will need to be researched. Will contact the local historical society to see what maps they might have in their collection.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Martin include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Martin N. and Cora E. Wehrly marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 4, New Castle, enumeration district 32-22A, SD 10, sheet 22B, 1212 South 17th, dwelling 476; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Martin Wehrly household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, ED 33-23, SD 9, sheet 6A, dwelling 112, family 115; National Archives micropublication T626.
5. 1920 U.S. census, Henry County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 7, New Castle, enumeration district 74, SD 6, sheet 10B, 1212 17th Street, dwelling 185, family 204; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. William P. Wehrly household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 2B, dwelling 44, family 45; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380, page 77.
7. "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 July 2013); citing World War I Selective Service Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 : Indiana.
8. "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 July 2013); citing Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II : Fourth Registration : Indiana.9. "U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914", digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 July 2013); citing Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914 (National Archives microfilm publication M233, 81 rolls); Record Group 94; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
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