Orville Edward "Jack" Lambertson (1902-1983) was my maternal great-granduncle. What follows is an exploratory data analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Orville was born February 23, 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana1. I do not yet have a copy of his birth certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Orville's birth.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the Lambertson family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of a baptismal record for Orville, though I do not know the family's church affiliation at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Orville was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Orville was married December 30, 1922 in Madison County, Indiana to Mary E. Herter. I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.
Orville was married before 1929 to Martha Stoner, probably in Madison County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.
Orville was married to Hassie May Hawkins. I do not have a copy of their marriage license.
1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper
Will need to determine the dates of Orville's second and third marriages before searching contemporary newspapers for mention of their nuptials. I will add searching for mention of his first marriage in contemporary newspapers to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.2.2. Anniversary notice
Once I can determine the exact date of Orville's wedding, can search newspaper accounts for mention of an anniversary.
1.2.3. Divorce decree
Orville and Mary were divorced in Madison County, Indiana on October 25, 19242.
I have not yet located a copy of the divorce record for Orville and Martha.
1.3. Death Certificate
Orville died May 23, 1982 in Oroville, Butte County, California. I do not have a copy of his death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.
1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper
Will need to add searching for mention of Orville's obituary to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip. Will need to check newspapers in California as well as Indiana to see if he was mentioned.
1.3.2. Funeral home records
Once I've determined where the funeral was held, will need to search out local funeral home records for more details.
1.3.3. Tombstone photograph
My database does not indicate at this time in what cemetery Orville was buried. When the information is obtained from the obituary, can seek out a photo of his tombstone.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 13, 1940, Orville was enumerated as head of household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana3, as O.E. Lambertson, age 38, born in Indiana. He had completed two years of high school. His residence in 1935 was the same location. His occupation was listed as working as a commercial hauler for a trailer factory. Also listed in the household was his wife, Martha, age 34, born Indiana, working as a coil welder at General Motors.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 10, 1930, Orville was enumerated in the Charles A. Stoner household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana4, as Orville Lambertson, son-in-law, age 28, born in Indiana. He could read and write and spoke English. He was working as an auto repairman for a motor sales company. His wife, Martha C., age 24, was working as a laborer for the Remy Corp.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 14, 1920, Orville was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana5, as Orval E. Lambertson, age 17, born in Indiana. His father was born in Ohio and his mother was born in Indiana. He could read and write and spoke English. His occupation was listed as a stainer in a cabinet factory.
2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census
On April 23, 1910, Orville enumerated in the Charles Lambertson household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana6, as Orval E. Lambertson, age 8, born in Indiana. He had attended school within the year. Both his parents were listed as being born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1921. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Lambertson farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not located a draft registration record for Orville. I would think it likely that he would have registered for the World War II draft of 1942, which included men of the age 35-44.
3.2. Pension Records
I have no evidence of military service by Orville.
3.3. Service Records
I have not evidence of military service by Orville.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what items might mention Orville. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Madison County, Indiana published plat maps in 1940 and 1949 that might be relevant to my research.
5. Supplemental records
Supplemental records available for research for Orville include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these records to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
In 1924, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Mary E., living at 809 North 16th Street7.
In 1929, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha C., living at 522 North 14th Street8.
In 1931, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha C., living at 418 North 14th Street9.
In 1935, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha S., living at 418 North 14th Street10.
In 1938, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha, living at 418 North 14th Street11.
In 1941, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha C., living at 418 North 14th Street12.
Sources:
1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family, Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 49.
2. Madison County, Indiana Order Book 99, case # 6952, 1924.
3. 1940 U.S.census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 3, Elwood, Pipe Creek Township, enumeration district 48-63, SD 11, sheet 6A, dwelling 418, family 121; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1930 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 3, Elwood, Pipe Creek Township, enumeration district 48-50, SD 5, sheet 8B, dwelling 522, family 208; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1920 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, Pipe Creek Township, ED 138, SD 84, sheet 6, dwelling 138, family 143; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449.
6. Charles Lambertson household, 1910 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Indiana, population schedule, Jackson Township, ED 104, SD 9, sheet 6, dwelling 156, family 158; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 353.
7. Elwood (Indiana) Directory 1924 (Binghampton, New York, USA: Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1924), page 127.
8. 1929 Elwood, Indiana Directory (Binghampton, New York, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1929), page 131.
9. City Directory and Classified Business Directory of Advertisers, Elwood, Indiana, 1931-1932 (Noblesville, Indiana, USA: Pioneer Directory Company, 1931-1932), page 49.
10. Elwood, Indiana Directory 1935 (Binghampton, New York, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1935), page 112.
11. National's Elwood Indiana Directory 1938, Vol. 1, No. 6 (Peoria, Illinois, USA: National Directory Service, 1938), page 157.
12. The Baldwin and Call-Leader Elwood Indiana Con Survey Directory Master Edition 1941 (Parsons, Kansas, USA: Baldwin Con Survey Company and Elwood Call-Leader, 1941), page 168.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Postcard Friday : Leap Year
Miss Vera Haley
Portland Ind
R.R. # 9
Thurs. 8 o'clock. Rec'd a letter from John says he isn't coming out. But I think he is fooling with me like I did him. Leona is here cause yesterday rec'd a letter from Rose. She is coming if her grand-ma is better. Leona says she is. We that is Leona, Hazel & I may be over Fri. P.M. I am serving today. Killed 49 rats. L.C.S.
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This postcard was part of the collection of my paternal great-aunt and uncle, Clarence & Vera (Haley) Stuber.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Pierpont Family in Indianapolis, 1922
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| Polk's 1922 City Directory, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Pierpont Blance J tel oper r533 N Belmont
Pierpont Clarence M assmblr h1152 Spruce
Pierpont Cora F clk CCC&StLRy r1152 Spruce
Pierpont Edw L lab h1138 S Sheffield av
Pierpont Ezra M mech h1537 Draper
Pierpont Frank firemn h1116 N Traub av
Pierpont Helen J clrk r533 N Belmont
Pierpont Macel A matron Cosmopolitan Community Center r533 N Belmont av
Pierpont Perry lab r1116 N Traub av
Pierpont Raymond W finshr r1322 E 24th
Pierpont Wm E pipeftr h533 N Belmont av
The Blance Pierpont is unidentified, though she resides at the same residence as Helen, Macel and Wm E.
The Clarence M. Pierpont and Cora Pierpont were at the same location as the 1920 city directory, and their relationship to the others has not been indentified.
The Edward L. Pierpont is believed to be the son of John T. and Hester Pierpont, and the younger brother of Harry's father, Joseph Gilbert. In the 1920 directory, he was living on Minnesota.
The Ezra M. Pierpont is believed to be the son of John T. and Hester Pierpont, and a younger brother of Harry's father, Joseph Gilbert. In the 1920 directory, he was living at the same place.
The Frank Pierpont is believed to be the son of John T. and Hester Pierpont, and a younger brother of Harry's father, Joseph Gilbert. In the 1920 directory, he was living on Morris.
The Helen J. Pierpont is unidentified, but she resides at the same residence as Blanche, Macel A and Wm E.
The Macel A. Pierpont is unidentifed, but she resides at the same residence as Blanche, Helen and Wm. E.
The Perry Pierpont is unidentified, but resides at the same residence as Frank Pierpont. May be his son.
The Raymond Pierpont is unidentified.
The Wm E. Pierpont is unidentified, but resides at the same residence as Blanche, Helen and Macel A.
This directory raises more questions as to why Harry's family was not mentioned. In the 1920 census, they were located in Ward 14 of Indianapolis and were enumerated January 6th.
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