Eileen's maternal great-greatmother, Sarah May (PEEPLES) PEFLEY, is buried in the Washington-Lawson Cemetery, Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
Sarah was the daughter of George and Katherine (McMILLEN) PEEPLES. According to her obituary in the Culver Citizen, she was born on a farm near Maxinkuckee on May 3, 1870, although her tombstone clearly says 1869. Sarah married Albert Duffey PEFLEY, son of Thomas Jefferson and Ruth (DUFFEY) PEFLEY, on October 9, 1898 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana. They had 4 children and resided in Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana. Sarah and Albert divorced circa 1924. Sarah died April 4, 1932 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.
Source: Washington-Lawson Cemetery (Marshall County, Indiana), Sarah May Pefley marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 4 September 2010.
I have several family memorials at the FindAGrave.com website that I've created over the years. What started out as a site for the gravesites of the rich and famous has become a genealogical tool for those who would like to have photographs of far-away tombstones of their ancestors.
I have used the "Request A Photo" feature frequently with great success in obtaining photographs, and when possible, I try to help out others looking for their ancestor's tombstones in my area. It's a great way to give back a little bit to the genealogical community.
One feature that I'm starting to utilize at FindAGrave is the linking feature where you can add family links. By adding these family links, you can tie together whole families at FindAGrave. Often times, one spouse will die and the survivor may move on to another area and be buried in a totally different cemetery. Not to mention how far-flung some families can be. By linking children with their parents, someone can quickly link to all available tombstone photographs of a particular family.
If you haven't yet used this feature, I would highly recommend it.
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
This postcard was sent to my paternal granduncle, Clarence Stuber, by his sister, Lottie. The date on the postmark is April 3, 1913, mailed from Portland, Indiana to Spencerville, Ohio.
The front of the card reads: Dere Iss No Place Like Portland, Ind. Because I Gets Mine Bread Undt Butter Dere.
Hello - Rec'd letter glad to hear from you. Rec'd card from John today. He is O.K. I am in new P.O. Have 3 squares to go now. Will write later. Lottie
The card is address to: Clarence Stuber, Spencerville, Ohio, Box 54.
John Newmark at TransylvanianDutch started this Monday genealogy meme, which has quickly spread throughout the Geneablogger community. I am excited to be a participant and transcribe the records of my family.
