Ralph J. and Ardis Ellen (LeMASTER) BICKEL are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Ardis was my 1st cousin once removed.
Ralph J. was born June 12, 1929 in Delaware County, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Esta Mary (PREVOST) BICKEL.
Ardis Ellen was born January 20, 1931 in Cowan, Delaware County, Indiana, the daughter of John Leland and Dortha LeEtta (DeLAUTER) LeMASTER.
Ralph and Ardis were married on December 22, 1950. They had 3 children.
Ralph died February 28, 2008. Ardis died June 20, 1996.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Ralph J. and Ardis E. Bickel marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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My maternal 4th-great grandparents, John T. BEALS and Mary DAVIS, were married on this date in 1848 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. John was born June 25, 1827 in Clinton County, Ohio, the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS. Mary's birth was recorded 9th month, 9th day of 1825 at Holly Spring Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, North Carolina. They had 6 children and lived in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. John served in the 101st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers where he mustered out as a 1st Lieutenant. Mary died July 18, 1909 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. John died September 18, 1917 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Leona D. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1968 to Joseph CARPENTER. Leona was born August 20, 1904 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Joseph was born December 22, 1907 in Windfall, Tipton County, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (________) CARPENTER. Leona's first husband, Clarence Everett FETZ, had passed away in 1964. Joseph died April 29, 1968 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Leona died July 12, 1988.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth JACOBS, married on this date in 1842 in Wayne County, Ohio, to Joseph NEISWINDER. Elizabeth was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Elizabeth was born July 25, 1821 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Joseph. Elizabeth died March 23, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth SPOFFORD, was born on this date in 1715 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (HAZELTINE) SPOFFORD. Elizabeth married December 18, 1734 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts to Bennett FIELD, son of John and Mary (BENNETT) FIELD. Bennett was born December 13, 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. They had at least 2 children. Bennett died April 6, 1770 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Elizabeth died November 20, 1772 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Rachel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1800 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON. Rachel married September 11, 1819 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Abel B. WOOLSTON, son of John and Beulah (BRIGGS) WOOLSTON. Abel was born in 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 5 children. Abel died January 12, 1834 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died September 11, 1851 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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My maternal 2nd-great grandparents, Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON and Pearl May BEALS, were married on this date in 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON. Pearl was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS. After their marriage, they lived in the Cicero area before moving to Elwood, Madison County, Indiana circa 1913. They later lived in Greentwon, Howard County, Indiana and Summitville, Madison County, Indiana. Charles was a painter and carpenter by trade. They had 8 children. Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 7th-great grandparents, Francis WORCESTER and Abigail CARLTON, were married on this date in 1720. Francis was born June 7, 1698 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, the son of Francis and Mary (CHENEY) WORCESTER. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Abigail. They had at least one son. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Nathaniel Derby CHEW, married on this date in 1867 to Margaret H. HEISTAND. Nathaniel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Margaret's parentage is unknown. Nathaniel was born April 17, 1845 in New Jersey. Margaret was born May 1845 in Ohio. They had 7 children, and lived in Darke County, Ohio, Cass County, Indiana and Lenawee County, Michigan. Nathaniel was a teacher. He served in the 133rd Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. I do not have death information for them. The last record I have is the 1930 census of Lenawee County, Michigan.
My maternal great-granduncle, Edward E. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1900 in Madison County, Indiana. Edward was the son of William Francis and Clara (PENISTEN) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Edna Muriel PIERCE. Edward died December 23, 1900 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Edward E. WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1875 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edward was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Edward married December 25, 1899 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Martha Jane STARR, daughter of Mark and Mary (CHITWOOD) STAR. Martha was born May 24, 1878 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. They had 3 daughters. Edward was a motorman on the interurban and a postal custodian. For many years they lived in Whitley County, Indiana. Martha died March 29, 1948 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edward died June 7, 1960 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1719 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susanna (BUDD) WOOLSTON. Samuel married December 25, 1749 in St. Mary's Church, Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey to Cyllania WOOLSTON, daughter of John and Sarah (POWELL) WOOLSTON. Cyllania was born December 13, 1728. They had 5 children. Cyllania died December 30, 1772 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel died August 4, 1773.
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My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Samuel Pangburn WRIGHT, married on this date in 1845 in Highland County, Ohio to Rebecca Ruth HALL. Samuel was the son of George and Elizabeth (ROBINS) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John WRIGHT. Samuel was born September 22, 1816 in Adams County, Ohio. Rebecca was born circa 1825 in Ohio. I do not have her parentage. They raised a family of 6 children in Brown County, Ohio. Samuel died February 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. I do not have Rebecca's date of death.
My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Seth PIERCE and Bethiah FIELD, were married on this date in 1767. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Bethiah was the daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth died 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth DAVIS, was born on this date in 1717. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the older sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Elizabeth married to William BRAND. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. They had 6 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-granduncle, Henry Leonard WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1875 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Henry was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Henry married August 23, 1896 to Mamie M. SALISBURY. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mamie. Henry died July 13, 1924. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Nathaniel Derby CHEW, was born on this date in 1845 in New Jersey. Nathaniel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Nathaniel married April 18, 1867 to Margaret H. HEISTAND. Margaret was born May 1845 in Ohio. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Rebecca West CHEW, was born on this date in 1814. Rebecca was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. Rebecca married December 29, 1831 to Charles LOCK. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Charles. Rebecca died April 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Henrietta KING, was born on this date in 1851 in Madison County, Indiana. Henrietta was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING, and the older sister of my Ellen KING. Henrietta died May 3, 1851 in Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jacob LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1845 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio. Jacob was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Jacob married December 26, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Sarah Ann HALFHILL. Sarah was born November 26, 1844 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Nancy (DARST) HALFHILL. They moved from Jay County, Indiana to Ord, Valley County, Nebraska and raised 10 children. Jacob was a teacher and farmer. Sarah died June 18, 1920 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska. Jacob died December 15, 1922 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Phebe Jane LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1847 in Shelby County, Ohio. Phebe was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Phebe married November 13, 1873 in Jay County, Indiana to William R. WILSON. William was born circa 1847. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Lola May LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1905 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Omer A. WHISLER. Lola was the daughter of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON. Lola was born June 28, 1883 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Omer was born February 13, 1869 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of Joseph W. and Mary Francis (PAUL) WHISLER. They had 2 children. Omer died May 22, 1946. Lola died November 26, 1964 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Esther YOUNG, was born on this date in 1800 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Esther was the daughter of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and the younger sister of my Phillip YOUNG. Esther married George MILLER. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage of George. Esther died August 18, 1879 in Shelby County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
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I had no idea that helping my mother-in-law with her computer could lead to finding a cousin, but that's what happened the other day. While helping her with her computer, I noticed that she had an email from a 'Frank WEHRLY'. When I asked her about it, she told me that he was a classmate of hers who now lived in Florida and they were correspondending about reunion information.
Having a surname like WEHRLY and being from Marion, I wondered if there was a connection to my Jay County branch. There couldn't be that many WEHRLYs in east-central Indiana that weren't related, so I went home and searched in my database for a Frank WEHRLY.
I found one, a first cousin of my grandfather, who would have been about the right age to be this Frank's father. Using Ancestry.com's directory searches, I found the family listed in a Marion, Indiana directory in the 1950s, and emailed my mother-in-law, stating that if her classmate had grown up on Harmon street, etc., then I was sure we were related.
Bingo! It wasn't too long before my inbox had an email from my newly found cousin, Frank, telling me that he would like to meet when he comes back from Florida for the class reunion, and discuss genealogy, etc. Turns out he would be my dad's second cousin, though they've never met, and his mother had previously done some genealogy work. Can't wait to sit down and see what information we can share on this line.
You just never know where you may find a new cousin....
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© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Bela PIERCE, was born on this date in 1792. Bela was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great grandfather, John WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1755 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. John was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT. John married before 1780 to Sarah FLEMING. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Sarah. They had 9 children and lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Clermont County, Ohio. John died October 15, 1810 in Clermont County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Reuben MOULTON, was born on this date in 1804. Reuben was the son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Barbara Lee (JONES) LeMASTER is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Barbara was the wife of my 1st cousin once removed, Francis Duane "Bud" LeMASTER.
Barbara was born December 28, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel (MEAD) JONES.
Francis and Barbara had two children. Barbara was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Barbara Lee LeMaster marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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