Sunday's Obituary : Catherine Elizabeth (Lemasters) Wehrly (1840-1911)

Source: Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, December 26, 1911, page 1.

PNEUMONIA IS AGAIN FATAL

Short Illness Ends The Life of Mrs. Catherine Wehrly At Home Of Son

Funeral Services Wednesday

Last Rites for Pioneer Resident of Jay County Will Be At Salamonia

Catherine Elizabeth Wehrly, 71, is dead at the home of her son, Lon Wehrly, west of Boundary, after a short illness of pneumonia.  She had gone from her home in South Portland for a visit with her son and family, and was taken ill while there.

Mrs. Wehrly, who was the daughter of Luman and Nancy (Young) Leemaster, was born in Shelby county, Ohio, June 26, 1840.  Early in life, she came with her parents to Jay county, and has since been a continuous resident.  Her husband, the late John P. Wehrly, died several years ago.  Three daughters and two sons survive, they being Mrs. John Boyd, of Oregon, Belle, wife of John Marlin, of Ft. Recovery; Alice Stump and Lewis W. Wehrly, of Ft. Recovery, and Lon Wehrly of near Boundary, at whose home she died.

The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Salamonia Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.

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Surname Saturday : KING

The KING surname is in my maternal line.  The origins of the surname are unknown at this time.


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 25: Ellen King (1868-1913).  Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  She married May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana to John William Wright (1860-1945).  John was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio.  They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  According to the 1910 census, Ellen was the mother of 4 children, with only 2 living.  John died June 5, 1945 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 50: Daniel King (1820-1876).  Daniel was born September 3, 1820 in Ohio, possibly Butler County.  Daniel married December 5, 1847 in Madison County, Indiana to Elizabeth Shaw (1827-1900).  Elizabeth was born October 1827 in Ohio.  They raised 10 children in Jackson and Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Elizabeth died October 10, 1900 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  Daniel died February 24, 1876 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 100: William King (c1790-1869).  William was born circa 1790 in North Carolina.  He married before 1816 to Sarah Sullivan (1777-1872).  Sarah was born May 19, 1777 in Taneytown, Caroll County, Maryland. They were the parents of 8 children. They were divorced August 1833 in Wayne County, Indiana.  William remarried March 12, 1834 in Wayne County, Indiana to Nancy Ann Owings (1817-1887).  Nancy was born November 17, 1817 in North Carolina.  They had 8 children and lived in Madison and Wabash Counties, Indiana.  Nancy died July 13, 1887 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Sarah died January 14, 1872 in Madison County, Indiana.  William died May 7, 1869 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Sarah is buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.  William and Nancy are buried in the Dora Cemetery, Wabash County, Indiana.


Related blog posts:

• Daniel King (1820-1876)

• John Wright Cemetery Plot: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, IN

• What Happened To Grandma's Babies?

• Ellen (King) Wright (1868-1913)

• Tombstone Tuesday: Daniel and Elizabeth (Shaw) King

• Tombstone Tuesday: John and Ellen (King) Wright

• Daniel King Family - Madison Co

• Notice of Final Settlement - Daniel King

Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.

Family Recipe Friday: Slum Gully

A quick and easy skillet meal that can be easily adapted for left over Kraft dinner.   Bonnie Wright made this for lunch alot!  I don't know where she got the recipe or if she made it up but my family certainly had it alot for lunches.
 
    1 package Kraft Macaroni and cheese                            
    1 pound ground beef                                            
    1/2 cup chopped onions                                         
    1 14 1/2-ounce can tomatoes,petite diced                       
    1/4 cup ketchup                                                
    1-2 tablespoons sugar                               
           

Grandma "Peach" Wright in her kitchen

Prepare Kraft macaroni and cheese according package and set aside. (You can omit the butter and milk) Brown hamburger and onions, drain.  Add prepared macaroni and cheese, tomatoes, ketchup, and sugar.  Stir and simmer 30 minutes or until flavors are blended.  Adjust ketcup and sugar according to desired taste.  Serve with cornbread and fruit.



Family Recipe Friday – is an opportunity to share your family recipes with fellow bloggers and foodies alike. Whether it’s an old-fashioned recipe passed down through generations, a recipe uncovered through your family history research, or a discovered recipe that embraces your ancestral heritage share them on Family Recipe Friday. This series was suggested by Lynn Palermo of The Armchair Genealogist.