Valentine Thoughts

Valentine Thoughts


In every heart there is a place
Reserved for just a few
And there in mine, Oh Valentine
Are cherished thoughts of you


From Ruthie


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This postcard, unmarked, was part of the collection of my paternal great aunt and uncle, Clarence & Vera (HALEY) STUBER.  The "Ruthie", was my grandmother, Ruth (HALEY) LeMASTER.

I'm feeling so forlorn - where has my sweetheart gone?

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stuber
Spencerville, Ohio
Route 5


Dear Vera & Clarence -


I am coming to St. Mary's tomorrow.  This card is from Ruth to you folks.


Carrie


Don't you pity this little girl? ha!  E.H.


Nora feels just like her.


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This postcard, postmarked Portland, Indiana, February 13, 1925, was sent to my paternal great-aunt and uncle, Clarence & Vera (HALEY) STUBER, by her sister, Carrie.  The Ruth and Nora mentioned are sisters of Vera and Carrie, and the E.H. must be their father, Eli Weldon HALEY.  Eli was my great-great grandfather, Ruth was my grandmother, and Nora and Carrie were my great-aunts.

Sunday's Obituary : John Leland LeMaster Jr. (1922-1973)

Source: Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, March 28, 1973, page 1.

County official dies

John L. LeMaster Jr., 50, superintendent of the Jay County Home on RR 4, Portland, died unexpectedly early this morning at the Jay County Hospital after a brief illness.

He was appointed as superintendent of the county home in November 1971 by the Jay County Commissioners.  LeMaster and his wife, Helen, assumed their duties as superintendent and matron of the county home on Jan. 1, 1972.

LeMaster had been employed by the Indiana State Highway Department.

He was born May 24, 1922 in Madison Township, Jay County, the son of John L. and Dortha (Delauter) LeMaster.  On Oct. 22, 1941, he was married to Helen Pease, who survives.

LeMaster was graduated from Madison Township High School in 1940.  He was a member of the Salamonia Christian Church where served as a deacon.

Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Mrs. William (Kay) Addington, RR 6, Portland; five sons, Leland and Terry LeMaster, RR 6, Portland; Douglas and Larry LeMaster, Salamonia, and Gary LeMaster, Redkey; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. LeMaster Sr., Salamonia; three sisters, Mrs. Gail (Jerry) Stoner, Troy, Ohio; Mrs. Ralph (Ardis) Bickel, Anderson and Mrs. Phillip (Ann) Monger, Hagerstown; one brother, William A. LeMaster, RR 6, Portland, and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home with Don Potter, minister of the Salamonia Christian Church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.

Callers will be received at the funeral home after 1 p.m. on Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Hemophiliac search Inc., 60 E. 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y., 19017.

Sunday’s Obituary – if you have obituaries of family members and ancestors, consider posting them along with other information about that person as part of Sunday’s Obituary. This is an ongoing series developed by Leslie Ann at Ancestors Live Here.

Exploratory Data Analysis: Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957)

Eli & Cora (Metzner) Haley, 50th Anniversary (1938)

Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957) was my paternal great-grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical facts I have discovered about him.


1. Vital records


     1.1. Birth Certificate


          Eli was born March 24, 1866 in Erie County, Ohio¹.  The State of Ohio did require the keeping of birth records until 1867.  State law required the probate courts to record these births from 1867 through 1908, according to the Ohio Historical Society webpage.


          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper


               If Eli's birth was recorded in a newspaper, I have not yet discovered it. There are editions of the Sandusky Register in existence, and that is one avenue of research in the future.


          1.1.2. Bible Record


               I'm not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Haley family.  My father has the Bible he carried to church, but it doesn't contain any genealogical information.


          1.1.3. Baptismal Record


               The Haley's were members of the Evangelical Association.  I am not aware of any records of baptism for Eli at this time.


          1.1.4. Adoption Record


               There is no indication that Eli was adopted.


     1.2. Marriage license


          Eli was married on July 21, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Cora Belle Metzner².


          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper


               I have not searched in newspapers of Jay County, Indiana to see if mention was made of Eli and Cora's nuptials.  Have added this to my 'to-do' list for my next research trip.


          1.2.2. Anniversary notice


              Though I have copies of anniversary notices from the newspapers, they are not sourced, and I need to add that to my 'to-do' list.  Need to determine if the notices are from the Portland Commercial-Review or the Graphic.


          1.2.3. Divorce decree


               There is no indication that a divorce ever occurred, and a recent search of court records during the time period did not turn up a divorce record.


     1.3. Death certificate


          Eli died July 14, 1957 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana³. He died at the residence of his daughter, Vera (Haley) Stuber. I need to obtain a copy of his official death certificate from the Jay County Health Department.


          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper


               Eli's obituary is one of my "missing" pieces.  I need to add finding this to my research "to do" list.


          1.3.2. Funeral home record


               The funeral home record was the subject of a previous post.  Eli died at 6 a.m. and was 91 years of age.  He was buried at the Mt. Zion cemetery in a casket manufactured by the Batesville Casket Co.  


          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph


               Eli's tombstone in the Mt. Zion cemetery has been photographed.  It lists him as Eli W. 1866-1957 and his wife, Cora, is also listed⁴.


2. Census Records


     2.1. Federal Census Records


          2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census


               On April 11, 1930, Eli was enumerated in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁵, as Eli W. Haley, married farmer, age 64, born in Ohio.  Both parents are listed as being born in Ohio. He could read and write and spoke English.  Eli owned his home and it was valued at $4000.


          2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census


               On January 2, 1920, Eli was enumerated in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as Eli W. Haley, married farmer, age 53, born in Ohio.  Both parents are listed as being born in Ohio.  He could read and write and spoke English.  He owned his home and it was mortgaged.


          2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census


               On April 16, 1910, Eli was enumerated in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as Eli W. Haley, married farmer, age 44, born in Ohio.  Both parents are listed as being born in Ohio.  He could read and write and spoke English.  He owned his home and it was mortgaged.  He had been married 21 years.


          2.1.4. 1900 Federal Census


               On June 16, 1900, Eli was enumerated in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁸, as Eli W. Haley, married farmer, age 34,  born in Ohio.  Both parents are listed as being born in Ohio.  He could read and write and spoke English.  He owned his home free of mortgage.  He was born in March 1866.


          2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census


              On June 22, 1880, Eli was enumerated in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio⁹, in the household of his father, George W. Haley.  He is listed as Eli W., age 14, at home, born in Ohio and attended school within the year.  Both his father and mother are listed as being born in Ohio.


          2.1.6. 1870 Federal Census


             On June 6, 1870, Eli was enumerated in Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio¹⁰, in the household of his father, George Haley.  He was listed as 4 years old and born in Ohio.


     2.2. State Census Records


          The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931.  These however, were merely for the purposes of determining legislative apportionment.


     2.3. Agricultural Census Records


          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what information might be shed on the Haley family farm.





     3.1. Draft Registration


          Eli was too old to register for the draft during World War I.


     3.2. Pension Records


          Not applicable, as I have found no evidence that Eli ever served in the military.


     3.3. Service Records


          Not applicable.


4. Land Records


     4.1. Deed records


          Deed records need to be researched more thoroughly in Jay County, Indiana. The family lived most of their adult life in Noble Township, though did live for a while in Madison Township.


     4.2. Plat map / county map


           Jay County published a plat map in 1874, 1881, 1887, 1901, 1910, and 1920 that may be relevant to my search for Eli.  I have access to copies of the 1887 and 1901 plat maps in Jay County, and need to see what information they hold regarding Eli.


5. Supplemental records


     Supplemental records available to research for Eli include county/city directories, court records and will and probate records.  Searching these will be on my next "to-do list" research trip in Jay County at the library.


   One interesting record that needs more research was Eli's mention in the following court case¹¹:
  
       Greer vs. State of Indiana (1929): alleged that Eli as a juror was guilty of misconduct, because before the trial, it was alleged that Eli had stated to a James MILLER, that GREER was guilty, and that if he (Haley) was on the jury, he "would stay until the last dog was hung that he was guilty". 






Sources:


1. Saxman, Nancy & Gloria Schindler, comp., Baird Freeman Funeral Home Jay County Indiana 1956-1958. (Portland, Indiana, n.p., 1996).
2. Jay County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book C-F, page 357.
3. Saxman, Nancy & Gloria Schindler, comp., Baird Freeman Funeral Home jay County Indiana 1956-1958. (Portland, Indiana, n.p., 1996).
4. Mt. Zion Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Eli W. Haley marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster.
5. Eli W. Haley household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 38-9, SD 5, sheet 4B, dwelling 97, family 97; National Archives micropublication T626.
6. Eli W. Haley household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED [?], SD 40, sheet 1, dwelling 11, family 11; National Archives micropublication T625.
7. Eli W. Haley household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 69, SD 8, sheet 1, dwelling 15, family 15; National Archives micropublication T624.
8. Eli W. Haley household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, ED 63, SD 67, sheet 9, dwelling 179, family 181; National Archives micropublication T623.
9. George W. Haley household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio, ED 193, SD 1, dwelling 401, family 405; National Archives micropublication T9.
10. George Haley household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio, Lodi P.O., page 10, dwelling 90, household, 1010; National Archives micropublication M593.
11. Indiana Case Law, New York State Bar Association online [http://www.loislaw.com/advsmy/doclink.htp?alias=INCASE&cite=201+Ind+434], accessed 10 March 2010.






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.

Surname Saturday : HEATON

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


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 49: Rebecca Heaton (c1841-1890).  Rebecca was born circa 1841 in Ohio (probably Brown County).  She married November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Joseph W. Wright (1838-1919).  Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio.  They lived a few years in Missouri and moved back to Brown County, Ohio by the 1860 census; after the Civil War they moved to Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana where they raised their 9 children.  Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Rebecca died March 25, 1890 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 98: James R. Heaton (1805-1885).  James was born in 1805 in Loudon County, Virginia.  He married July 2, 1829 in Brown County, Ohio to Elizabeth Jacobs (1811-1889).  Elizabeth was born June 30, 1811 in Adams County, Ohio.  They lived in Scott Township, Brown County, Ohio until the late 1850s when they moved to Schuyler County, Missouri.  They were the parents of 11 children.  Elizabeth died June 29, 1889 in Schuyler County, Missouri.  James died April 9, 1885 in Schuyler County, Missouri.  Both are buried in the Darby Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri.


Ahnentafel # 196: Thomas Heaton (1761-1858).  Thomas was born in 1761 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia.  He married March 11, 1789 in Faquier County, Virginia to Susan Taylor.  I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Susan.  The family lived in Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio.  They were the parents of 6 children.  Thomas died September 17, 1858 in Brown County, Ohio.


Ahnentafel # 392: John Heaton (1716-aft1802).  John was born in 1716 in Wrentham, Massachusetts.  He married circa 1740 in New Jersey to Abigail Paxton (    -c1814).  They were the parents of 9 children.  Abigail died circa 1814.  John died after 1802.


Ahnentafel # 784: Samuel Heaton (1681-c1735).  Samuel was born November 28, 1681 in Wrentham, Massachusetts.  He married December 10, 1706 in Wrentham, Massachusetts to Susan Hawes.  I do not have dates of birth and death for Susan.  They were parents of 9 children.  Samuel died between 1735 and 1737 in New Jersey.  


Ahnentafel # 1568: Nathaniel Heaton (1639-1714).  Nathaniel was born July 1, 1639 and died in 1714.  Nothing further is known at this time.


Related blog posts:

• Tombstone Tuesday: Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (Heaton) Wright

• Happy Anniversary: Joseph W. Wright and Rebecca Ann Heaton

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.

A Valentine Greeting

Miss Vera Haley
Portland Ind.
RFD 9


Dear friend - How does the weather suit you?  It is some cold.  Pa went to Ft. Recovery yesterday. Grandma Stuber is sick also.  Grandma Metzger is no better.  I will be at the farm next week so you will get your letter a day or two later than usual.


As ever


Clarence


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This postcard, postmarked Spencerville, Ohio, February 13, 19__, was sent to my paternal great-aunt, Vera HALEY by her "friend" and future husband, Clarence STUBER.  Vera and Clarence were married on Valentine's Day in 1915, so this card is at least older than 1914.

Your True Valentine

Miss Vera D. Haley
Portland, Ind. 
Route 9


Dear Bob -


"Will you be my valentine?'  How many do you get to day?  I am all O.K.  Ans my latest.


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This postcard, postmarked Midland, Michigan, February 14, 1911, was address to my paternal great-aunt, Vera HALEY.

Family Recipe Friday : Red Raspberry Valentine Cake

Another recipe from mom's kitchen:

Red Raspberry Valentine Cake

Makes 12 servings

We usually have a bumper crop of red raspberries which the granddaughters love to pick and eat.   Red raspberries produced twice in a season.  Make it for Valentine's Day and use heart-shaped pans.

    1 box white cake mix                                           
    1 3-ounce package red raspberry jello                          
    3 tablespoons flour, heaping                                   
    1/2 teaspoon salt                                              
    1 cup vegetable oil                                            
    1/2 cup water                                                  
    4 eggs                                                         
    1 cup frozen red raspberries 

                                  

Mix together cake mix, jello, flour and salt and set aside.  Mix oil, water, eggs, and frozen raspberries in mixing bowl and add dry mixture.  Stir until blended.   Pour cake mixture into 3 8-inch greased & floured pans.  Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  Cool and remove cakes to cooling racks.


Frosting:  1 box confectioners sugar; 1 stick butter, softened, 1 c thawed red raspberries.  Mix and ice cooled cakes.



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.

I Only Paid A Penny For This Valentine For You

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Stuber
Spencerville, Ohio
Route 5


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This postcard, postmarked Battle Creek, Michigan, February 12, 1921, was sent to my paternal great-aunt and uncle, Clarence and Vera (HALEY) STUBER.

Who Is To Blame?

Just read a post by Kellie at She Finds Graves called "When Skeletons Should Stay Skeletons" that details some of her not-so-nice findings when researching the family tree.  She quotes the old maxim about why genealogists research their families - so they know who to blame!


Isn't that true? Aren't we who go beyond just the names and dates and really dig into the whys and wherefores trying to figure out who we are and why we are the way we are?  I'm not trying to re-open the debate about "family history" versus "genealogy" - if some want to think finding out the dirt is gossip, they are certainly entitled to their opinion.  For many people, genealogy is seen as an expensive hobby, but it can be cheaper than therapy.


I'm not trying to suggest that the reason I act the way I do is 100% related to who my great-grandfather was - but I do believe that the choices made by my ancestors and relatives and how that family lore has been presented (or sanitized) has shaped how I believe my family was or should be.  The journey of discovery has tarnished my view some ancestors and given me more respect for others, in much the same way that the closer you are to someone you begin to see them for who they really are, warts and all.


Finding out that the reason no one knows much about a relative is because they were conveniently "forgotten" a few generations ago can be a thrill laced with an "ick" factor.  The question for me is always how to be tactful about revealing the truth.  Even in my family's current generation (and the in-laws, etc.) there are "issues" that are not discussed openly - even if everyone knows about them.  In a couple of generations, no one will be alive who even knows the facts and they will have to be "re-discovered" by a future family historian.

Lina Baker (b. January 1, 1886 Shelby County, Ohio)

Lina BAKER was born January 1, 1886 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio, according to this record found at the FamilySearch.org website.  Lina was the wife of Sidney Dewitt AILES, my paternal 2nd cousin 3 times removed.


Lina and Sidney were married on January 1, 1913 in Jackson Center, Shelby County, Ohio, and resided in Perry Township, Shelby County, Ohio.


Lina died May 7, 1973 in Pemberton, Ohio.  They were the parents of five children: Wayne, Clara, Mae, Ned and John.

Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962 for Lina Baker

name:	Lina Baker
gender:	Female
baptism/christening date:
baptism/christening place:	Shelby, Ohio
birth date:	01 Jan 1886
birthplace:	Jackson, Shelby, OH
death date:
name note:
race:	White
father's name:	W. C. Baker
father's birthplace:
father's age:
mother's name:	Frederica Schmidt
mother's birthplace:
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number:	C51425-7
system origin:	Ohio-VR
source film number:	562854
reference number:	2:2R7NL07

Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962. digital images, From FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: February 9, 2011).