Aunt Vera's Diary - February 24th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 24th - Saturday

Baked cherry pies, made potato salad etc.  Dennis brot manure down for our garden.  Cloudy & rather cold today.

1969 - February 24th - Monday

Washed, baked cookies and defrosted refrigerator.  Cloudy most of the day.

1970 - February 24th - Tuesday

Ironed & mended.  Leona and we went to Greenville in P.M. to see Rose.  Grace Phillips called John to see abou Carrie she is still very weak & in bad shape.

1971 - February 24th - Wednesday

Cloudy day.  Baked a big batch of sorghum cookies.  Attended prayer meeting.  Ella came home Tuesday.  [Here is a copy of the cookie recipe]

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

The Not-So-Nice in Your Genealogy

So often we project that our ancestors were nice people.  But what do you do with the not-so-nice in your genealogy?

It's human nature to assume that others, including our ancestors, would think and act the way that we do.  Most people would say that they were a good person.  But human nature would also indicate that there are plenty of mean, nasty people in the world - and chances are that some of them were our ancestors, too.

Since most of what we know about them comes from newspaper accounts or governmental created records, we often have little to go on in deciding what they might have thought, or how they would have reacted to certain situations.  

Did they treat their spouse or children well?  Did they participate in their community?  Did the neighbors think they were someone who could be trusted? In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is natural to assume only the most positive thoughts about an ancestor.

It is said that it only takes three (3) generations for a person to be forgottten.  You could argue that by the time you get to the great-grandparents level or even grandparents, much of the stories or folklore you know about them was handed down to you.  For instance, in my own lines, both of my grandfathers were gone before I was five (5) years old, so any stories/memories are heavily influenced by stories from my parents, aunts/uncles and older cousins.

Stories that are handed down about your ancestors can be heavily influenced by the perspective of the person tellling the story as well.  Think of the memories of an ancestor that a child would have versus the memories of an adult who know that ancestor for years.  Add a bit of distance and time, and each story has a bit of flavor that doesn't give you the full picture.

That's why it is always best to ask your older relatives about their memories of an ancestor, yet keep in perspective your relatives age and/or relationship with the ancestor at the time of the memory.  Someone who was only a child or rarely spent time with the ancestor would have a much different perspective than someone who visited them often.

As I am researching one particular ancestor, the terms "mean", "nasty" and "vile" keep being thrown about.  These stories are not just coming from one side of the family, but from multiple branches.  A few newspaper stories give some credence to how he treated his own family, and it's not pretty.  Part of me wants to try to understand why - so I'm collecting as many of these stories as I can.  

While I'll probably never know what really made this person act the way that he did, finding the documentation to back up the stories makes him more than just a name and some dates.

Descendants of Charles Wilson Lambertson & Pearl May Beals Facebook Group

Trying to gather information on more recent generations and helping to share family memories, photos and stay connected - I created a Facebook group page for descendants of my paternal 2nd-great grandparents, Charles Wilson Lambertson and Pearl May Beals.

Charles Wilson Lambertson (b. 25 Jan 1872 Preble Co., OH; d. 24 May 1958 Elwood, Madison Co., IN) & Pearl May Beals (b. 11 May 1878 Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN; d. 3 Aug 1970 Elwood, Madison Co., IN) were married 18 Apr 1897 at Cicero, Hamilton Co., IN.

They were the parents of the following children:

1. Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994) m. June Gilliland m(2) Helen Fisher 
2. Orville Edward "Jack" Lambertson (1902-1983) m. Mary E. Herter m(2) Martha Stoner m(3) Hassie Hawkins  
3. Leona Dolly Lambertson (1904-1988) m. Clarence Everett Fetz m(2) Joseph P. Carpenter 
4. Gerald Lambertson (1906-1906)
5. Geraldene Lambertson (1906-1906)
6. Pauline Lambertson (1908-1992) m. Forrest VanNess 
7. Paul Lambertson (1908-1994) m. Goldie Laycock 

8. Elizabeth Charline Lambertson (1915-2006) m. Ralph Hershberger  

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Aunt Vera's Diary - February 23rd

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 23rd - Friday

A real nice winter day.  I cleaned part of the house.  Clarence went to mill for chicken feed and out to St. Joe for some wood.

1969 - February 23rd - Sunday

Attended church in the A.M.  Too foggy to go at night.  We went to Gants in P.M. but they were gone.

1970 - February 23rd - Monday

Did a big wash.  Blankets & bed spread.  A nice sun shiny day, dried most of clothes out side.

1971 - February 23rd - Tuesday

Ironed, cleaned some drawers.  Snow flurries today.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 22nd

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 22nd - Thursday

Cleaned the upstairs and bath room.  No mail on account of Washingtons birthday.

1969 - February 22nd - Saturday

Baked pies and usual Saturdays work.

1970 - February 22nd - Sunday

Attended church morn and eve.  No company today.  A real nice day.

1971 - February 22nd - Monday

Washed and dried in house as usual.  Rainy in A.M.  Having storms and tornados in southern states.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 21st

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 21st - Wednesday

Another cold day. They say roads are icy so we didn't go to prayer meeting.

1969 - February 21st - Friday

Another nice day.  We went to Portland.

1970 - February 21st - Saturday

A real nice winter day.  I baked pies and did usual Saturdays work.

1971 - February 21st - Sunday

Attended church morn & eve.  First I've been there for 5 Sundays.  Began raining on way home in eve.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 20th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 20th - Tuesday

Snowed some last night and today colder.  Roads were a little slick on way home last night.  Ironed today.  Was midnight when we got home.

1969 - February 20th - Thursday

Did some cleaning.  Real nice and sunshiney for two or three days.  Harmon Wrights, Cora Doty & Alta & Dorotha called on us today.

1970 - February 20th - Friday

Cleaned up the room.  Clarence and Hittle went to Portland this P.M.

1971 - February 20th - Saturday

Did usual Saturdays work.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 19th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 19th - Monday

Washed.  Jones' here for hay.  We and Mrs. Wilson went with Bauchers to Roy Johnsons revival at Liberty Chapel in eve.

1969 - February 19th - Wednesday

Dressed 3 hens, cooked them for freezing.  Attended missionary meeting in evening.

1970 - February 19th - Thursday

Cleaned some upstairs etc.  Rev. Moore had surgery on eye yesterday.  Some colder today.

1971 - February 19th - Friday

Cleaned up house some.  Clarence called at Harvery Zimmermans and went to Recovery this P.M.  I washed my hair.  Rained some.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 18th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 18th - Sunday

Attended church morn & evening.  Called at Ella's before evening service.  Carrie and Waymon were her in the afternoon.

1969 - February 18th - Tuesday

Made an nylon doll.  Clarence and Hittle went to Portland.

1970 - February 18th - Wednesday

Washed kitchen curtains etc.  Attended prayer meeting.  Hittle here in P.M.  Thawed quite a bit today.

1971 - February 18th - Thursday

Had a little rain today.  Cleaned dining and bath room today.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 17th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 17th - Saturday

Baked cake & biscuits, made fruit salad.

1969 - February 17th - Monday

Washed today and ironed some.  Hittle here in A.M. Clarence got trailer load of wood of Hittle this P.M.  Cloudy and cold.

1970 - February 17th - Tuesday

Ironed, we went to Portland.  Clarence took drivers test.  Jean Beeler had surgery today.

1971 - February 17th - Wednesday

Cleaned some cupboards today.  Warmer today.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Descendants of John William Wright & Ellen King Facebook Group

Trying to gather information on more recent generations and helping to share family memories, photos and stay connected - I created a Facebook group page for descendants of my paternal 2nd-great grandparents, John William Wright and Ellen King.

John William Wright (b. 21 Feb 1860 Brown Co., OH; d. 5 Jun 1945 Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN) & Ellen King (b. 24 Aug 1868 Frankton, Madison Co., IN; d. 24 Dec 1913 Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN) were married 13 May 1888 in Madison Co., IN.
They were the parents of the following children:

Virgil Lee (1894-1972) m. Edna Muriel Pierce 
Chester Arthur "Mike" (1896-1955) m(1) Erma Violet Hayes; m(2) Mayme Lawson 


John married secondly to Margaret Lewis on 13 May 1922 in Madison Co., IN.  No children.

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Aunt Vera's Diary - February 16th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 16th - Friday

We were to Portland in A.M. called on Rose.  Did some cleaning in the afternoon.

1969 - February 16th - Sunday

Real cold but attended church morn and evening.  No company today.

1970 - February 16th - Monday

Washed today had to dry inside as usual.

1971 - February 16th - Tuesday

Went to see Dr.  didn't get to see him so went to Waymons for awhile.  Been a real nice winter day.  First I've been out for several weeks.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 15th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 15th - Thursday

Clarence took Mrs. Franklin & I to Jetters to get things ready for R. Matchett.  Mrs. Franklin and I rolled bandages all day.

1969 - February 15th - Saturday

A very cold day.  Wind from the east.  Were to Recovery this A.M.  Baked pies & deviled eggs.

1970 - February 15th - Sunday

Had 4 or 5 in. of new snow, we had to make our own track to church on our road.  We didn't go at night.  Roads too slick.

1971 - February 15th - Monday

Washed & ironed, not quite so cold today.  No mail today celebrating Washingtons birthday.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 14th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 14th - Wednesday - "53rd Wedding Anniversary"

Did usual work.  Attended prayer or missionary meeting in the evening.  Called at Franklins before church.

1969 - February 14th - Friday

54th wedding anniversary.  Cleaned part of house.  Did mending.  Sun shone but still cold.

1970 - February 14th - Saturday

Baked cake.  Clarence went to 'Recovery this A.M.  Snowed some this P.M.  Inez Grissom buried today.

1971 - February 14th - Sunday

Snow plow went thru twice after 11 today.  We didn't go to church.  Snow and say roads are slick.  Our 56th anniversary.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 13th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 13th - Tuesday

Ironed etc.  Clarence went with Hittle to Portland.  We went to Dennis' to see little turkeys.  Clarence got load of coal this A.M.

1969 - February 13th - Thursday

Worked on some kitchen curtains.  Still cold with some snow flurries.

1970 - February 13th - Friday

Did some cleaning.  Still cold and snow covered.

1971 - February 13th - Saturday

Very cold and snow drifts.  Mail man didn't come.  Plow went thru once.  Goerke got stuck until plow came thru.  I baked pies.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 12th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 12th - Monday

Cold and snow flurries today.  Washed.  Patterson funeral this P.M.  Ferd Francks started for Arizona today.

1969 - February 12th - Wednesday

Ironed this morning.  Thot too cold to go to prayer meeting.  Ruth Matchett left for Africa today.

1970 - February 12th - Thursday

Did usual work.

1971 - February 12th - Friday

Clarence went to Portland got me some medicine at Drs. Also went to Recovery got hair cut.  Began snowing this P.M. did rain some before.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 11th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 11th - Sunday

Attended church morn & eve.  To Ruths in P.M. called at funeral home to see Leo Patterson.  Very cold for few days.

1969 - February 11th - Tuesday

We were to Portland today.  Went to Dr. Vormohr for checkup.

1970 - February 11th - Wednesday

John called said Carrie had large ulcer on stomach & also took gall bladder & appendix.  We didn't go to church this evening.

1971 - February 11th - Thursday

Clarence went to see Bernard this P.M. Rev. & Mrs. Ballmer called this P.M.  Warmed up some today.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 10th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 10th - Saturday

Baked pies & made cinnamon pudding etc.  Leo Patterson died this morn.

1969 - February 10th - Monday

Cold this morn but sun shone about all day.  I washed this A.M.

1970 - February 10th - Tuesday

Every day the same.  Plenty of snow on ground & trying to snow more.  Carrie [Vera's sister] was to have surgery at 11:30 today.

1971 - February 10th - Wednesday

Dennis hauled us some coal this A.M. Clarence went to Schells and Dennis this P.M.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Descendants of Luman Walker Lemasters & Mary Keziah Chew Facebook Group

Trying to gather information on more recent generations and helping to share family memories, photos and stay connected - I created a Facebook group page for descendants of my paternal 2nd-great grandparents, Luman Walker Lemasters and Mary Keziah Chew.

Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. (b.19 Oct 1842 Shelby Co., OH; d. 18 Nov 1931 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN) & Mary Keziah Chew (b. 13 Feb 1847 Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., NJ; d. 22 Feb 1927 Madison Twp., Jay Co., IN) were married 2 Oct 1864 at Versailles, Darke Co., OH.  

They were the parents of the following children:

Beulah Sarah (1865-1940) m. Lynn Lumas Rockwell 
Luman Cooper (1867-1933) m. Barbara Isabel Wehrly 
Phillip D. (1869-1869)
William Clifford (1870-1922) m(1). Lella Edith Lewis m(2). Willie Pannill Brown 
Mary Elsie (1873-19420 m. Matthias Jefferson Atkinson 
Bertha Fidelia (1874-1922) m. John Henry Yaeger 
Ord Otterbein (1876-1937) m. Emma W.G. Garmhausen
Edith Mabel (1879-1949) m. Henry Christian Meinholtz 
Una Maude (1884-1968) m. Senator Winfield Phillips 
Arthur Raymond (1885-1971) m. Maude Gertrude McLaughlin 
Vernon Walker (1888-1955) m. Helen Louise Garmhausen 


Spelling variations of the surname sometimes included a final 's' and capital 'M'.  Most common spelling of the surname today is LeMaster.

Descendants of Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. & Mary Keziah Chew Private group · 49 members Join Group For descendants of the various LeMaster families who descend from Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. (1842-1931) & Mary Keziah Chew (1847-1922).

 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 9th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 9th - Friday

Cleaned up the house.  Clarence went to Portland to get car repairs.

1969 - February 9th - Sunday

Road icy so didn't go to church all day.  Ruth Cook called this eve from her home.

1970 - February 9th - Monday

Washed and ironed.  Been a snowy day.  Say we have around 6 inches.

1971 - February 9th - Tuesday

Ironed today.  Well they got down from the noon.  Been a very cold day but sun shone.  Zero this morn.  Bernard came home from hospital this P.M.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 8th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 8th 

We looked over cards about all day for Ruth Matchett.  Hittle here this P.M.  Had snow flurries today.

1969 - February 8th - Saturday

Dreary all forenoon.  Began raining turned to snow and still snowing this evening.

1970 - February 8th - Sunday

Attended church this A.M.  Pauls were here awhile this P.M.

1971 - February 8th - Monday

A cold, windy & snowy day.  We washed.  The Bierys were here inquiring about the farm.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 7th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.

Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - February 7th - Wednesday

Clarence went for beef at Recovery got hind quarter $0.52 per lb.  Attended prayer meeting in eve.

1969 - February 7th - Friday

Cleaned up the house and defrosted refrigerator.  Clarence went to Recovery for groceries.

1970 - Februay 7th - Saturday

Baked cherry and cream pies.

1971 - February 7th - Sunday

Clarence went to church this morning.  I haven't ventured out yet.  Trying to snow some today and getting colder.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children.