Hubert Delmont Lyst (b. 1888), Huntington County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Hubert Delmont Lyst (b. March 1888 Indiana) was the son of Francis Delmont Lyst and Etta May Young.  Hubert's second marriage on November 1, 1942 in Huntington County, Indiana to Irene (Bolton) Washington was found.  I also found other records listing the maiden name of Hubert's first wife, Ethel Boyer.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXNF-1ZZ : accessed 26 Jun 2013), Hubert D Lyst and Irene Washington, 1942.

Application is Hereby Made for a License for the Marriage of

Hubert D. Lyst to Irene Washington

Male
1. The full christian and surname of the male is Hubert D. Lyst
2. Color White
3. Where Born Madison Co.
4. When Born Mch. 13, 1887
5. Present residence Allen Co.
6. Present occupation Elect.
8. Is the male contracting party of nearer blood kin to the female contracting party than second cousin? No
9. Full christian and surname of father Francis Lyst
10. His color White 
11. His birthplace Madison Co.
13. His residence Deceased
14. Full christian and maiden name of mother Ettamay Young
15. Her color White
17. Her birthplace Tipton Co.
18. Her residence Deceased
19. Has the male contracting party been an inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent persons within the last five years? No
21. Is this his first marriage? No
22. If not, how often has he been married? Once
23. Has each prior marriage or marriages been dissolved? Yes
24. If so, how? Death
25. When? 1936
26. Is the male contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal, or any other contagious or transmissible disease? No
27. Is he an imbecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is he under guardianship as a person of unsound mind? No

Female
1. The full christian and surname of the woman is Irene Washington
2. Color White
3. Where born Tipton Co.
4. When born Sept. 30, 1901
5. Present residence Madison Co.
7. Full christian and surname of father Horace F. Bolton
8. His color White
9. His birthplace Tipton Co.
10. His occupation Carpenter
11. His residence Indianapolis
12. Full christian and maiden name of mother Leona Mae Webb
13. Her color White
15. Her birthplace Tipton Co.
16. Her residence Tipton
17. Has the female contracting party been an inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent persons within the last five years? No
18. Is this her first marriage? No
19. If not, how often has she been married? Twice
20. Has such prior marriage or marriages been dissolved? Yes
21. If so, how and when? Divorce 1935 - 1940
22. Is the female contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal, or any other contagious or transmissible disease? No
23. Is she an embecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is she under guardianship as a person of unsound mind?  No

Hubert was my maternal second cousin three times removed.  Our common ancestors were John Lambertson and Sarah A. Willson.  Have not researched Hubert much, though did find he and first wife living in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana in 1924 directory.

Perry S. Langwell (b. ca 1854), Owen County, Indiana

Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.

Perry S. Langwell (b. ca. 1854) was the son of Joseph Langwell and Fanny Reynolds.  His marriage record to Hannah J. Carter on September 16, 1876 in Owen County, Indiana was found in the database.  Prior to this, I didn't have her maiden name.

"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXFJ-2ZB : accessed 25 Jun 2013), Perry Langwell and Hannah J Caster, 1876.

Perry was my maternal 3rd-great granduncle.  His mother, Fanny, was my 4-great grandmother.  Have not researched his life much beyond this record, in the 1880 census he was living in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana and working as a railroad worker.

Exploratory Data Analysis: LeRoy Garfield Wehrly (1880-1883)

Leroy Garfield Wehrly (1880-1883) was my paternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.


1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Leroy was born August 13, 1880 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana¹.  The State of Indiana did not require state-wide registration of births until after 1907.  Jay County, Indiana only has birth records from 1882.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Leroy's birth was announced in the local newspaper, it has been lost to history.  The Jay County Public Library has newspapers from the late 1880s.  The State Library in Indianapolis does not indicate any newspapers of the time period.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Wehrly 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 any baptismal record for LeRoy, nor the church affiliation of the Wehrlys.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that LeRoy was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Not applicable, as LeRoy did not survive into adulthood.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               Not applicable.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               Not applicable.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Not applicable.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          LeRoy died December 23, 1883¹, probably in Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have a copy of his death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Will need to check the local newspapers in Jay County, Indiana to see if mention was made of LeRoy's death.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Once I've obtained his obituary, I might be able to identify the funeral home that handled the arrangements and then contact them to see if they have any more records.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               LeRoy's tombstone has not been photographed.  I assume he is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana with other members of the family, but need to research this.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          Not applicable, as LeRoy didn't survive until adulthood and was born after the enumeration of the 1880 census.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, and 1921.  These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable.

     3.2. Pension Records

          Not applicable.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

         Not applicable, as LeRoy did not survive into adulthood.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Not applicable, as LeRoy did not survive into adulthood.

5. Supplemental Records

     Not applicable, as LeRoy did not survive into adulthood.

Sources:

1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970.  Photocopy held by author.

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.