Wordless Wednesday:

Family Milestones: March 9th

My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Ulrich SCHURCH, was born on this date in 1663 in Sumiswald, Canton Bern, Switzerland.  Ulrich was the son of Peter and Verina (EGGIMAN) SCHURCH.  Ulrich married about 1695 to Barbara GRUNDBACHER, daughter of Michael and Anna (BRAND) GRUNDBACHER.  They were Mennonites who emigrated to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  They had 8 children.  Ulrich died circa 1739 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Obed WILSON, married on this date in 1822 in Sussex County, New Jersey to Elizabeth O. CARCUFF.  Obed was the son of Mahlon WILSON, and the younger brother of my Samuel WILSON.  Obed was born in 1788.  I do not know when Elizabeth was born or died.   They had 7 children.  Obed died in 1852 in Sussex County, New Jersey.

Tombstone Tuesday: Benjamin Franklin Wehrly

 

Benjamin Franklin WEHRLY, son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  Benjamin was my paternal great-granduncle.

Benjamin was born October 28, 1873 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  He died September 9, 1875 in Jay County, Indiana.

Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Benjamin F. Wehrly marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009. 

Family Milestones: March 8th

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

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

One Obituary Not Conclusive Enough

It seems like forever since I discovered the obituary for Nathan Thomas BEALS in the Noblesville, Indiana Daily Ledger.  

Now even though the obituary did state word was received from Leola, Arkansas he had died, the obituary didn't exactly state  he died in Leola.  A search of the Arkansas Death Index from Ancestry.com didn't locate him either, so all I really have is a date of death.  

One obituary record on this side of the country is simply not conclusive enough.

Today I finally sent out a letter to the Grant County Library in Sheridan, Arkansas, hoping that they might have a local obituary for Nathan that might shed more light on exactly where and how he died.

I also need to do more local research in Hamilton County, Indiana to find out what he was doing before he moved to Arkansas. 

The search continues....

 

Sentimental Sunday: Clemon Beals Lambertson

 

Clemon & Helen (Duncan) Lambertson, circa 1960

Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994) was my maternal great-grandfather.  I only have a couple of memories of him, but the following tidbits came from an interview with my mother:

Mom always remembered him being married to his second wife, Helen, as mom's grandmother, June, had died when mom was 4 years old.

Clemon apparently didn't like coffee, and was quoted as saying "nothing that black could be good for you".  

Clemon was a painter, and painted the inside of his house one year, and the outside the next.

Clemon didn't have his first cavity until he was well into his 80s.

Another expression of his was "you made your bed, now lie in it".

When my grandmother was sick with cancer, he told me mom "your kids aren't supposed to die before you do". 

Family Milestones: March 7th

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, was born on this date in 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS.  Emma married February 23, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT.  Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT.  They lived in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was County Auditor of Hamilton County. They had 3 children.  Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire.  Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT.  Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire.  John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK.  They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children.   John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.  I do not know when or where Sally died.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON.  Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN.  Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Family Milestones: March 6th

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, married on this date in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL.  Charles was born April 4, 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana, the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE.  Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, the daughter of Clark Floyd and Salinda Madelien (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL.  They had 1 daughter and resided in Phillips County, Kansas.  They later divorced.  Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  Charles died sometime after the 1920 census.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Mosher MAXSON, was born on this date in 1730 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Mosher was the son of Joseph and Bethiah (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON.  Mosher married before 1758 to Tacy ________.  They had at least 3 children.  Mosher died December 24, 1787 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah Tira CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1821 in Tennessee.  Sarah was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT.  Sarah married September 9, 1839 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter F. LIVINGSTON.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Peter.  Sarah died March 11, 1882 in Owen County, Indiana.

 

First Thoughts: Who Do You Think You Are?

I loved the first episode of the American "Who Do You Think You Are?" showing how Sarah Jessica Parker discovered her family's connection to America's past.  

The show differed from "Faces of America" on PBS in that it showed the actual research, and SJP was involved in the process from beginning to end, even sharing the discoveries with her mother.  Having her visit the NEGHS was great, and watching her pour over the records about her Salem witch ancestor was priceless.  Makes me want to dig into my Salem ancestors, one of whom I know was an accuser, to see what information remains to be uncovered.

I could relate to the story about the Gold Rush disappearance, as one of my ancestors went west and didn't come back.  In fact, he was in El Dorado County, CA just like her ancestor.  How neat it must have been to be able to walk where her ancestor mined all those years ago.

Will the non-genealogists be into the show?  I don't know.  My wife seemed interested, but then she knows how crazy I am about the subject.  We also enjoyed "Faces of America" together.

My only concern with the show is that folks who aren't into genealogy will think that only the 'celebrities' have interesting genealogy.  Everyone's story deserves to be told, and whether recent or long-time ago immigrant the stories should be explored. 

Anything that can get others interested in genealogy and at the same time show them that not everything is on the internet is a good thing.

Family Milestones: March 5th

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Martha WARDLAW, married on this date in 1816 to Benjamin KIMBALL, as her second husband.  Martha was born October 19, 1776 in Augusta County, Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Samuel WARDLAW.  Benjamin was born in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.  They had 1 son.  Martha died February 3, 1855 in Brown County, Ohio.

My maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT, married on this date in 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES.  Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, the son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, the younger brother of my Virgil Lee WRIGHT.  Erma was born May 9, 1902 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES.  They had 1 daughter, and later divorced.  Erma died November 1, 1949 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.  He is buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

 

Family Milestones: March 4th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, married on this date in 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY.  Mary was born March 24, 1862 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana.  Harvey was a Baptist minister, and they lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan.  Harvey died in 1947.  Mary died in 1925.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, William Francis PIERCE, married on this date in 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida MADDOX, his second wife.  William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE.  Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles W. and Sarah (POWELL) MADDOX.  They raised 7 children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal great granduncle, Andrew Frank HALEY, was born on this date in 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio.  Andrew was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the older brother of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Andrew married November 3, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana to Emma C. LEONHARD.  Emma was born February 8, 1865 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John P. and Christina (________) LEONHARD.  They had 2 children and resided in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have their dates of death.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Ephraim JACOBS, was born on this date in 1802 in Fleming County, Kentucky.  Ephraim was the son of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my James Thomas JACOBS.  Ephraim married October 7, 1824 in Brown County, Ohio to Elizabeth REEVES.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Elizabeth.  Ephraim died September 20, 1888 in Adams County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Harriet N. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1827 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Harriett was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)

Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  The origins of this GARY line have not been determined, although a county history stated that her father was from Ireland.

The following facts about Rachel's life are known:

• Birth: She was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. The "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana" (1887) states that her father was from Ireland.
• Marriage: She married George J. HALEY on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.
• Census: 1860 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio
• Census: 1870 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio
• Death: She died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.
• Burial: She is buried at the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio

The following facts need further research and/or documentation to complete my research:

• Census: 1850 - Need to locate her in the 1850 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Marion County, Ohio
• Census: 1880 - Need to locate her in the 1880 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Erie County, Ohio
• Death: Need to obtain a copy of her death certificate from local or state offices
• Obituary: Need to locate a copy of her obituary in the local newspaper.

Ancestry of Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897), Ahnentafel # 41 in my ancestry:

Ahnentafel # 82: ________ GARY, said to be from Ireland.

Related blog posts:

• Tombstone Tuesday: George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley 

 

Family Milestones: March 3rd

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, George KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1775.  George was the son of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine [________] KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Maria Catharina KALTREIDER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Samuel W. CHEW, was born on this date in 1852.  Samuel was the son of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW.  Samuel died March 4, 1852, living only 1 day.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Susannah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1791.  Susannah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah PETRY, was born on this date in 1807 in York, York County, Pennsylvania.  Susannah was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the younger sister of my Barbara PETRY.  Susannah married Benjamin STUMP.  Susannah died August 19, 1877 in Preble County, Ohio.

My paternal great-granduncle, Wesley F. METZNER, was born on this date in 1872 in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Wesley was the son of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER, and the younger brother of my Cora Belle METZNER.  Wesley married October 20, 1898 in Jay County, Indiana to Elnora M. AXE.  Elnora was born September 14, 1878 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (KIMBALL) AXE.  They had 2 children.  Wesley died November 5, 1953 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

 

Wordless Wednesday: Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana

 

 

Farming in North Dakota : Bert S. Lambertson

A brief mention in the social notes of the April 5, 1912 Tipton, Indiana tribune gave me the clue:

"Bert Lambertson and wife from North Dakota are here visiting his sister, Mrs. Lola Whisler and family.  Mr. and Mrs. Lambertson have not been back to Indiana since they moved to North Dakota which has been about five years ago.  Mr. Lambertson's parents live here in Elwood, and he has a sister at Cicero and they will visit them while here.  It is said they are thinking of remaining in Indiana."

Bert Sigler Lambertson was my maternal 2nd-great granduncle.  He was born August 29, 1886 in Tipton County, Indiana, the son of Carey W. and Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON.  Bert had married January 4, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Marie WILLIAMS, daughter of George B. and Louise (________) WILLIAMS.  I had not located Bert in the 1910 census in Indiana, and it wasn't until this article was found that I knew where to search.

 

Source: Ancestry.com 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA

I'm not sure who gave the census taker the information on this family, but even though it full of errors, I'm sure that I've found the right family.  Bert and his wife were living with her parents in 1910 in Haven, Foster County, North Dakota.

Bert is enumerated as "B. Samuel LAMBERTSON" in the George WILLIAMS household.  The relationship to the head of household has been smudged out, but appears to be 'son in law'.  He is a white male, aged 23 years old, married for 2 years with one child living (this should only be filled out for females).  Apprarently the census taker was having trouble with this household, for the sex column was marked both 'male' and 'female' for more than one member of the household.  This 'B. Samuel LAMBERTSON' was born in Indiana, with both parents born in Ohio, spoke English, could read and write and was engaged in farming.  

Right above 'B. Samuel LAMBERTSON' in the George WILLIAMS household, is Marie WILLIAMS, daughter, listed under her maiden name.  She is also shown as a white female, age 23, married for 2 years, mother of 1 child who is still living. Marie was born in Indiana as were both of her parents.  She could speak English but could not read or write.

George WILLIAMS, the head of household, was a 47-year old white male, born in Indiana.  Both of his parents were born in Indiana, and he was engaged in farming.  He could speak English and read and write.  His wife, listed as 'Louie WILLIAMS' was also 47 years old, married for 25 years, mother of 4 children; 3 of whom were living.  She was born in Indiana, as was her father; her mother was born in North Carolina. She could speak English and read and write.

Even though the census enumerator has him listed as "B. Samuel LAMBERTSON", I'm convinced that I've found Bert in the 1910 census, living with his in-laws.  Samuel was the name of Bert's older brother, and you have to wonder who gave the information.  One mystery is that Bert and Marie's 1 1/2 year old son, Frank, is not listed with the family.  Perhaps he was with other relatives, or he was missed.  The number of strike throughs on this census sheet and the errors therein make me wonder how accurate it was.

Family Milestones: March 2nd

My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Anthony RAINS and Nancy GRAHAM, were married on this date in 1787 in Randolph County, North Carolina.  Anthony was born October 13, 1757 in Caroline County, Virginia.  Nancy was born July 10, 1760, the daughter of Richard and Asenath [________] GRAHAM.  They had 9 children.  Anthony was a Revolutionary War veteran.  Anthony died March 25, 1837 in Randolph County, North Carolina.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, George Washington KING, was married on this date in 1845 in Madison County, Indiana to Elizabeth HOWARD.  George was born February 6, 1823 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING.  Elizabeth was born July 18, 1825 in North Carolina.  They lived in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana and had 13 children.  Elizabeth died November 15, 1902.  George died August 10, 1892.  Both are buried in the Sigler Cemetery, Frankton, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, John Vorhees LAMBERTSON, was married on this date in 1902 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio to Margaret Jane DEMONET.  John was born August 17, 1833 in Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey, the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON.  He was previously married to Hannah HUDSON and Annie E. OLIVER.  Margaret was born October 25, 1853 in Butler County, Ohio.  John was a veteran of the Civil War, serving as 2nd Lt. of Company F, 131st Ohio Infantry.  John died August 30, 1914 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.  Margaret died in 1930.  Both are buried in the municipal cemetery in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Amy BEALS, was married on this date in 1820 in Highland County, Ohio to Joseph THOMPSON.  Amy was born in 1797 4th month, 24th day in Grayson County, Virginia, the daughter of John and Mary (CARTER) BEALS.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Joseph.  They had 6 children.  Amy died in 1892, 12th month, 4th day in Hardin County, Iowa.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Hannah MOULTON, was born on this date in 1783, probably in Rutland County, Vermont.  Hannah was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Selah MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John George Peter KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1747.  John was the son of George and Anna Ursula (HOLTZBAUM) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Duvald KALTREIDER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Tombstone Tuesday: Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (Wehrly) Jackson

 

Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (WEHRLY) JACKSON are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  Minerva was my great grandaunt.

Lawrence was born November 14, 1865.  Minerva was born July 25, 1867 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.  

Lawrence and Minerva were married on October 7, 1885.

Lawrence was a painter and mail carrier, living in Madison and Wayne Townships of Jay County, Indiana.

Lawrence died February 23, 1929 in Elkhart, St. Joseph County, Indiana.  Minerva died March 18, 1948 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Known children of Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (WEHRLY) JACKSON:

• Vernon Guy JACKSON (1886-1963); married Elizabeth I. SEISS
• William Donald JACKSON (1890-     )
• Arthur Franklin JACKSON (1892-      )
• ________ JACKSON (c.1894-      )
• Eva Osa JACKSON (1896-     )
• Oga Orilla JACKSON (1899-     )
• Willard Alvin JACKSON (c1902-    )
• Ellison Wehrly JACKSON (c1905-    )
• Lester Darwin JACKSON (c1911-     )

Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), L. Delbert and M. Prudence Jackson marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.

"Don't write this down!"

Today, while interviewing my mother over lunch,  she stated "don't write this down" and then proceeded to tell me a fascinating family story.  Of course, I just kept on writing, for someday she'll be gone and I don't want this story to pass into history.

It was a day like today, when the form was free-flowing and I allowed her to talk without interruption, that I obtained some of the most interesting tidbits about her mother's side of the family.  Now, I must go back and get the stories of her father's side as well.

I'm keeping my notes private for now, but may extract a bit or two for a future post.  I only wish I had been able to video the session for the full effect.  Perhaps some other time I will be able to do so.

Family Milestones: March 1st

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was born on this date in 1852 in Jay County, Indiana.  Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Caroline married January 1, 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON.  James was born circa 1854 in Ohio.  They had at least one child.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Louisa HEATON, was born on this date in 1839 in Brown County, Ohio.  Louisa was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON.  Louisa married May 28, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Samuel WARDLOW.  Samuel was born November 6, 1831.  They moved to Schuyler County, Missouri.  Samuel died March 17, 1911.  Louisa died October 29, 1920 in Schuyler County, Missouri.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel NESBIT, was born on this date in 1781 in Virginia.  Samuel was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT.  Samuel married June 1, 1813 in Harrison County, Kentucky to Nancy THOMAS.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Nancy.  Samuel died September 1, 1866 in Stoutsville, Missouri.

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Margaret PIERCE, was married on this date in 1903 in Madison County, Indiana to John W. JONES.  Margaret was born April 1873 in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE.  John was born circa 1868 in Indiana.  They had 3 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, where John was a farmer.  Margaret died June 11, 1923 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

Matlida (Sherrick) Over photo

One of the benefits of posting my genealogy information on this blog has been making contact with others who are related and are willing to share information. After I posted about Matilda (Sherrick) Over, I was contacted by Paul Over, who sent me the following photograph.

Source: Over, Matilda (Sherrick), Photograph. ca. 1924. Digital image. Privately held by Paul Over.

This is a photograph of the wedding of Matilda's grandson, Leon Clair Over to Louise Haynes circa 1924.  Matilda is the lady on the right with a white kerchief tied in a bow around her neck.  She was Paul Over's great-great-grandmother.

Finds like these are what makes genealogy fun and relevant.  It also encourages me to continue posting what information I have so that others might find benefit.