Marriage Application : Nancie S. Petry (1907)

APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE - FEMALE

1. Full christian and surname of the woman is Nancia S. Petry

2. Color White

3. Where born Brice, Ind.

4. When born Aug 29 - 1887

5. Present residence Salamonia, Ind.

6. Present occupation housework

7. Full christian and surname of father John Petry

8. His color white 

9. His birthplace Jay Co. Ind.

10. His occupation farmer

11. His residence Salamonia

12. Full christian and maiden name of mother Mary LeMaster

13. Her color white

14. Her occupation housework

15. Her birthplace Shelby Co. O.

16. Her residence Salamonia

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? yes

19. If not, how often has she been married? [blank]

20. Has such prior marriage or marriages been dissolved? [blank]

21. If so, how and when? [blank]

22. Is the female contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal, or any other contagious or transmissable disease? no

23. Is she an embecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is she under guardianship as person of unsound mind? no

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This application was signed on 12 October 1907 by Nancie Petry.  I had a hard time reading her name, as I didn't have her listed in the family group for John and Mary (LeMASTER) PETRY.  Mary was the daughter of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS.

In the 1900 census of Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the John and Mary PETRY family lists a daughter, Nancy S., born August 1887.

Ancestry.com had her indexed as Nannie S. PETRY, married to Clem L. McKINLEY on 12 Oct 1907 in Jay County, Indiana.  Will need to look up the record on a future trip to the courthouse in Portland.

This marriage application was located on my last visit to the Jay County Historical Society.  The society has made copies of many of the county marriage books, making it easier to research, particularly on days when the courthouse is closed.

Are You Smarter Than a Sixty Year-Old?

DON'T LOOK BELOW FOR THE ANSWERS UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED IT OUT!

A TEST FOR OLD KIDS

I was picky who I sent this too. It had to be those who might actually remember. So have some fun my sharp-witted friends. This is a test for us 'old kids'! The answers are printed below, but don't cheat.

01. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind?________________.

02. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. .In early 1964, we all watched them on The _______________ Show.

03 ' Get your kicks, __________________.'

04. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to ___________________.'

05. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________.'

06. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the '_____________.'

07. Nestle's makes the very best . .. . . _______________.'

08. Satchmo was America 's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________.

09. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _______________.

10 . Red Skeleton's hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________________. '

11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their______________.

12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? ____________ &_______________.

13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a tribute to ___________________.

14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called ___________________.

15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the__ ______________.

ANSWERS :

01.. The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet.
02. The Ed Sullivan Show
03.. On Route 66
04... To protect the innocent ..
05. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
06. The limbo
07. Chocolate
08.. Louis Armstrong
09. The Timex watch
10. Freddy, The Freeloader and 'Good Night and God Bless.'
11. Draft cards (Bras were also burned. Not flags, as some have guessed)
12. Beetle or Bug
13. Buddy Holly
14. Sputnik
15. Hoola-hoop

Send this to your 'old' friends, (better known as Seniors.) It will drive them crazy ! And keep them busy and let them forget their aches and pains for a few minutes

Sunday's Obituary: Ferry Mae (Bickel) LeMaster (1891-1978)

Source: Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, July 21, 1978, page 10.

F. Mae LeMaster, 86, 539 W. Pearl St., Union City, a former resident of Salamonia, died Thursday evening at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, after an extended illness.


Born Aug. 27, 1891 in Jay County, her parents were Simeon and Mary A. (Gillett) Bickel.  She was married Feb. 28, 1911 to Clarence LeMaster, who died Nov. 28, 1963.


Surviving are two sons, Kenneth LeMaster, RR 6, Portland, and Garth L. LeMaster, Portland; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Mary) Hummel, RR 6, Union City and Mrs. Glenn (Jean) Coby, Union City; one sister, Mrs. Elmer (Elma) Seightman, Union City, Ohio; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services are set for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, Portland.  Gene Moser, pastor of the Portland Friends Church, will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.


Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.


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.

Surname Saturday : SWAFFORD

The SWAFFORD surname is in my maternal line.  The origins of the surname are believed to be Irish.


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 63: Mary Ellen Swafford (1854-1932).  Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 in Monroe County, Indiana.  She married July 2, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana to James Austin Davis (c1850-1909).  James was born circa 1850 in Indiana.  They raised two daughters in Monroe and Owen Counties, Indiana.  They divorced and Mary Ellen married secondly on November 15, 1884 in Monroe County, Indiana to Robert Farrell Gilliland (1849-1916).  Robert was born November 27, 1849 in Pulaski County, Kentucky.  They raised two children in Monroe County, Indiana.  Robert died August 4, 1916 in Whitehall, Owen County, Indiana.  Mary died January 28, 1932 near Dolan, Monroe County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 126: Peter Kirkpatrick Swafford (1827-1885).  Peter was born June 12, 1827 in Mississippi.  He married April 3, 1853 in Owen County, Indiana to Mary Ann Crockett (1835-1865).  Mary Ann was born in 1835 in Owen County, Indiana.  They raised three daughters in Monroe County, Indiana.  Mary Ann died circa 1865.  Peter died 1885 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 252: Larkin Swafford (1790-1839).  Larkin was born in 1790 in Greenville County, South Carolina.  He married before 1817 to Nancy ________ (c1790-bef1850).  Nancy was born circa 1790 in Tennessee.  They raised six children in Tennessee, Mississippi and Monroe County, Indiana.  Larkin came to Monroe County, Indiana before 1839.  Nancy died after 1850 census of Monroe County, Indiana.  Larkin died 1839.


Ahnentafel # 504: Jacob Swafford (1762-1845).  Jacob was born 1762 in Greenville County, South Carolina.  He married in 1790 to Sarah Larkin (c1772-1852).  Sarah was born circa 1772 in Virginia.  They raised 13 children in Greenville County, South Carolina and Bledsoe County, Tennessee.  Sarah died 1852 in McMinn County, Tennessee.  Jacob died 1845 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.


Ahnentafel # 1008: Peter Swafford (1740-    ).  Peter was born circa 1740 in Ireland.  He married Rennie Howard (c1745-     ).  Rennie was born circa 1745 in Ireland.  They raised 8 children in Greenville County, South Carolina.  Peter died in Greenville, South Carolina.


Related blog posts:

• Today in my database: Mary Ellen Swafford (b. August 30, 1854)

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: Salad Dressing

The following recipes came from mom's kitchen:

French Dressing

I can remember eating a lot of salads when I was growing up.   My dad watched his weight and would often go on a steak and salad diet.   My mother naturally was looking for tasty salad dressing recipes.   This one was simple to make as well as creamy and delicious.  Bonnie kept it made in her refrigerator as well as homemade croutons for a quick salad.  One thing that made it easy was that it could be mixed in the blender.   I later submitted this recipe in the Family Weekly magazine that came with the Anderson newspapers in 1980.   This is definitely not fat-free!

    1 10 3/4-ounce can tomato soup                                 
    1 cup oil                                                    
    1/2 cup brown sugar                                            
    1/3 cup red wine vinegar or white vinegar                      
    1 teaspoon dry mustard                                         
    1 teaspoon garlic powder                                       
    1/2 teaspoon onion salt                                        
    1/2 teaspoon celery salt                                       
    1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauces                             
    1/4 teaspoon paprika                                           
    1 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing    
                        

Put all the ingredients EXCEPT the salad dressing in a blender and mix well.  Add the Miracle Whip and blend.

Thousand Island Dressing

Here's another dressing recipe that could be found in our refrigerator.   I now realize that the reason I eat salads more than anything was because I ate them as a child.

    1/2 cup chili sauce                                            
    1/2 cup ketchup                                                
    1 cup miracle whip                                             
    3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish                              
    1 hard boiled egg (run through sieve)                             
    Dash celery salt                                               
    Dash garlic salt                                               
    Dash lemon juice                 

                              

Combine all the ingredients and mix well.   Refrigerate.

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.

Photos: Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972)

These photos are of my maternal great-grandfather, Virgil Lee WRIGHT, son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT.  Virgil was born July 6, 1894 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana.  These photos were from my mother's collection.  I'm still on the hunt for more photos of him in his youth.

Surname Saturday : DAVIS

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


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 15: June Kirk Davis a.k.a. Gilliland (1898-1951).  June was born June 11, 1898 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  She married June 28, 1917 in Monroe County, Indiana to Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994).  Clemon was born October 27, 1898 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.  They raised 4 children in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Clemon died March 18, 1994 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.  June died March 20, 1951 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 31: Ida Davis (1874-1900).  Ida was born July 2, 1874 in Owen County, Indiana.  She married August 28, 1892 in Monroe County, Indiana to Samuel G. Hancock (1867-     ).  They divorced and she married July 19, 1900 in Monroe County, Indiana to Carvie A. Morris (1853-    ).  The parentage of her two daughters remain unknown, though a Frank Fletcher has been speculated.  Ida died August 2, 1900 in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 62: James Austin Davis (c1850-1909).  James was born circa 1850 in Indiana.  He married July 2, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana to Mary Ellen Swafford (1854-1932).  Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 in Monroe County, Indiana.  They raised two daughters in Monroe and Owen Counties, Indiana.  Mary Ellen died January 28, 1932 in Monroe County, Indiana.  James died June 12, 1909 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 124: Austin Davis (c1824-c1851).  Austin was born circa 1824 in Indiana.  He married February 9, 1850 in Monroe County, Indiana to Fanny Reynolds (c1830-1883).  Fanny was born circa 1830 in Indiana.  They had two children.  Fanny died February 2, 1883 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana.  Austin died between November 1850 and August 1851 in Owen County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 248: John Davis (unk-befNov1845).  John was born in Virginia.  He married before 1824 to Susannah ________ (c1801-aft1860).  Susannah was born circa 1801 in Virginia.  They raised 12 children in Monroe County, Indiana.  Susannah died after the 1860 census in Monroe County, Indiana.  John died before November 1845 in Monroe County, Indiana.


Related blog posts:

• Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Who is your MRUA?

• June Kirk Davis (Gilliland) Lambertson (1898-1951)

• June Kirk Davis / Gilliland

• Mystery Man : Frank Fletcher or Carrie Morris?

• Fearless Females: Favorite Female Ancestor

• Ida (Davis) (Hancock) Morris (1874-1900)

• James Austin Davis was insane

• Ida D. Hancock - "Door of Hope" - Indianapolis, IN

• Ida Davis (1874-1900)

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.

Treasure Chest Thursday : Cancelled Check

This interesting bit of ephemera is the cancelled check my paternal grandmother, Ruth (HALEY) LeMASTER, wrote to the Baird Funeral Home on November 16, 1971 in the amount of $ 1608.00.  Whether this was a payment or a payment in full for the cost of the funeral of my grandfather, Ord, I've yet to determine.


It is an interesting piece to me because it contains not only an example of her handwriting and signature, but sheds some historical light into costs associated with funerals some 40 years ago.  Had I not already know the name of the funeral home, this check provides that information as well.  The funeral home is still in existence, and on my next visit to Portland I will add researching the costs associated with the funeral to me list of things to check into.




Treasure Chest Thursday – create a post with the main focus being a family treasure, an heirloom or even an every-day item important to your family. A special thanks to Leslie Ann Ballou of Lost Family Treasures for suggesting Treasure Chest Thursday as a daily blogging theme!

First Christian Church : Alexandria, Indiana (1831-1981)

First Christian Church, Alexandria, Indiana Sesquicentennial program

While at the Alexandria-Monroe Township Historical Society recently, I was able to use my Flip-Pal scanner to scan some photographs and information from the sesquicentennial program of the First Christian Church in Alexandria, Indiana.  I attended this church growing up and remember this program and time period in the church's history.


I was excited to be able to find pictures of the church choir during this time frame, because my maternal grandmother, Bonnie Wright, was a member.

First Christian Church choir, 1981

First Christian Church choir, 1981 [from program]

Choir Members

Row 1 (Left to Right) - Joyce White, Betty Parks, Karla Hall, Jeanne Beck, Deborah Gosnell, Anne Nelson, Pianist.

Row 2 - Virginia Wachenschwanz, Director; Barbara Miller, Jayne Dyer, Carolyn Hall, Margaret Gosnell, Dennis Kirkpatrick, Janice Armstrong, Organist.

Row 3 - Bonnie Wright, Shirley Colvill, Jesse McMahan, Judy Welcome, Betty Hampton.

Row 4 - Tom Colvill, Dave Dyer, Robert Miller, Dennis Sizelove, Larry Hobbs, Paul Tanner, Jack Wachenschwanz.

Happy 5th Blogiversary to TJLGenes

Well, it's hard to believe that it has been five years since my first post on the TJLGenes blog.  Much has transpired since I started out on this journey, and I've enjoyed sharing my research and making new friends in the Geneablogging community.


In my first post, I noted that I began my research by building upon the research of my father.  Now that he has retired, he has been getting back into research mode - preparing a book based on the Civil War service of his ancestors based on our combined research, and recently donated a copy to the local historical society.  My parents have been my most dedicated readers, checking on the blog after morning coffee, offering suggestions and submitting story ideas for future posts.


I've enjoyed sharing research with family members and meeting new ones along the way.  Thank you to all who have encouraged me with positive comments or shared photos and family information.


I hope that I can continue to add new content and research to this blog, and look forward to what the next 5 years have in store.

Sunday's Obituary: Patricia Lou LeMaster (1932-1945)

Source: Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, November 1, 1945, page 2

Burial services for Patty Lou LeMaster, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chelsey LeMaster, who died last Saturday were conducted at the Salamonia cemetery at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.

Funeral services for the child were held Tuesday afternoon but burial was delayed until Thursday awaiting the arrival of a brother, Dale, stationed with the Marines in San Diego, Calif., who arrived in Portland Thursday morning.


Rev. H.G. Perry officiating at the commitment services.


The Williamson funeral home was in charge of the service.


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.

Easter Greetings

March 29, 1929 
Friday P.M.


Dear Vera & C. -  Lowell rec'd his card yesterday.  He even noticed the little lambs picture on it.  Looks like we were going to get an Easter storm.  Carrie wrote that maybe they, Galens, & the folks would come here week from Sun.  You folks come too if you can.  We are still going to meeting.  C. is going to an Easter Service this P.M. at M.E. church


From Lowell


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This postcard, postmarked March 29, 1929 from Markle, Indiana, was sent from my paternal great-uncle & aunt, Eugene C. and Clara Elnora (HALEY) KUNCE to Clarence and Vera (HALEY) STUBER.  Clara and Vera were sisters of my paternal grandmother, Ruth.  Eugene was a minister of the Evangelical church serving in Markle, Huntington County, Indiana at the time.

Accept This Easter Lily, Please

Miss Vera Haley
Portland, Ind.
R.F.D. 9


Dear Cousin: - Well how's every body out your way.  A year ago, I was certainly enjoying myself.  I expect to go to work in Printing Office a week from Monday.  Quite a good position.  I don't know if it will be steady or just for the Summer.


With love to all,


Evalene


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This postcard, postmarked April 6, 1912 from Huron, Ohio, was sent to my paternal great-aunt, Vera HALEY, by her cousin Eva in Huron, Ohio.

Surname Saturday : POE

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


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 59: Elizabeth Caroline Poe (1856-1935).  Elizabeth was born September 26, 1856 in Morgan County, Indiana.  She married September 26, 1876 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Nathan Thomas Beals (1856-1915).  Nathan was born February 17, 1856 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  They raised 3 daughters in Hamilton County, Indiana and Richardson County, Nebraska.  Nathan died February 16, 1915 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas.  Elizabeth died September 26, 1935 near Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 118:  Isaac S. Poe (1830-1909).  Isaac was born August 20, 1830 in Chatham County, North Carolina.  He married August 11, 1855 in Monrovia, Morgan County, Indiana to Hannah Mills (1833-1914).  Hannah was born January 9, 1833 in Morgan County, Indiana.  They had 7 children and lived in Morgan and Hamilton Counties, Indiana.  Isaac served as a Private in Company E, 12th Regiment Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.  After the war they moved to Richardson County, Nebraska and Norton County, Kansas.  Hannah died March 9, 1914 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas.  Isaac died November 20, 1909 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas.


Ahnentafel # 236: John W. Poe (1781-aft1850).  John was born 1781 in North Carolina.  He married October 15, 1807 in Randolph County, North Carolina to Elizabeth Rains (1789-bef1850).  Elizabeth was born September 20, 1789 in North Carolina.  They were the parents of 11 children and moved before 1850 to Morgan County, Indiana.  Elizabeth died before September 17, 1850 when John wrote his will.  John died shortly after his will was written.


Related blog posts:

• The Widow Beals: Elizabeth (Poe) Beals (1856-1935)

• Isaac S. Poe Household: Hamilton Co., IN & Norton Co., KS

• Today in my database: Isaac S. Poe (b. August 20, 1830)

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.

Wishing You A Joyous Easter

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Stuber
Spencerville, Ohio
R.R. # 5


Friday P.M. We are in town.  Ruth went to school.  I guess we are going to have some more winter.  Hope you are well.


From


C.E.H.


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This postcard, postmarked March 30, 1924 from Portland, Indiana, was sent to my paternal great-uncle and aunt, Clarence and Vera (HALEY) STUBER by her sister, Clara Elnora HALEY.  Clara and Vera were sisters of my paternal grandmother.

Photo: Lambertson and Wright

Celia Lambertson, Terry Wright, Karen Lambertson, 

This photo came from cousin Mike Walsh and shows Terry Wright, Karen and Celia Lambertson, all cousins.  The photo was not labeled or dated.


Terry WRIGHT is the son of William Lee and Bonnie Mae (LAMBERTSON) WRIGHT.  Celia LAMBERTSON was the daughter of Harold Wayne and Martha Marie (PHILLIPS) LAMBERTSON.  Karen LAMBERTSON was the daughter of Paul and Goldie (LAYCOCK) LAMBERTSON.

Wed 45 Years: Mr. & Mrs. Lisle Wehrly

Wed 45 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Wehrly, Salamonia, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Sunday at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Theurer.

The couple was married on April 3, 1924, in Fort Recovery, Ohio.  Pastor D.R. Honn officiated.  Mrs. Wehrly is the former Cora Baldauf.

The Wehrlys have three children, Alva A., Portland; Mrs. Glen (Catherine) Theurer, RR 6, Portland, and Mrs. William (Pauline) Perkins, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Wehrly is a retired carpenter.

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This clipping was part of the collection found at the Jay County Historical Society.  I believe that it came from the Portland Graphic newspaper.

Lisle WEHRLY was my paternal 1st cousin twice removed, the son of Alva Monroe and Emma C. (YAEGER) WEHRLY.

Talented Tuesday: Grandma Bonnie's Dolls

Bonnie Mae (Lambertson) Wright

My maternal grandmother, Bonnie (LAMBERTSON) WRIGHT, took up the hobby of making dolls later in life, after my grandfather died in 1973. What started out as making a set of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls as a gift for her niece turned into a mini-business on the side.  She made a set for my cousin Vickie, whose mom, Ruby, showed her co-workers.  Soon grandma was getting request for other dolls to be made for grandchildren, etc.

Raggedy Ann & Andy

These are some examples of the types of dolls that she made.  These are part of my mother's collection, and she still has the patterns as well as parts that grandmother used to assemble these dolls.

Pilgrim Dolls - always out at Thanksgiving

Little Orphan Annie

Butch

These dolls have become a family treasure shared by several generations of the family, and hopefully will continue to be preserved and enjoyed.

Update : Email of 3/11/11 from my mother "Mom made all of these dolls except the raggedy anns, which I made.   However, they are exactly what she made so you could say she made them."


Talented Tuesday – Got ancestors who had a special talent? Be it musical, comical, or any manner of skill, post at your genealogy blog through words and pictures. This series has been suggested by Terri at Southwest Arkie.

Photo: Edmund & Bettie Pierce

This photo of Edmund and Bettie PIERCE comes from the 1985 directory of the First United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.


Powell Edmund PIERCE was the son of William Francis and Vida (MADDOX) PIERCE, and the half-brother of my maternal great-grandmother.

Sunday's Obituary: Maxine Elizabeth LeMaster (1920-1931)

Commercial-Review, April 4, 1931, page 1

Scarlet Fever Is Fatal Friday to Lemaster Child

Maxine Elizabeth Lemaster, 10, died Friday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the home, in Salamonia from scarlet fever, which developed Tuesday.


She was the daughter of Gerald W. and Mabel Agnes (Kantner) Freemyer and was born August 29, 1920, being aged at the time of her death 10 years, 7 months and 4 days.  She was preceded in death by her mother, January 3, 1929.


She is survived by the father, step-mother, two sisters, Nadine and Roberta, and a half-sister, Mary Marie, the latter being seriously ill from the disease.


Private funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from the home in charge of Rev. Leroy Myers, pastor of the Salamonia M.E. church.  Iterment will be made in the Salamonia cemetery.



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.

Surname Saturday : BEALS

The BEALS surname is in my maternal line.  The origins of the surname appear to be English, and variations of the spelling include: BALES, BAILS, BEALES, etc.  The family were members of the Society of Friends (Quaker) for many generations.


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 29: Pearl May Beals (1878-1970).  Pearl was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  She married April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana to Charles Wilson Lambertson (1872-1958).  Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio.  They had 8 children and lived in Hamilton, Tipton and Madison Counties, Indiana where Charles was a painter, farmer and carpenter.  Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 58: Nathan Thomas Beals (1856-1915).  Nathan was born February 17, 1856 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  He married September 26, 1876 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Elizabeth Caroline Poe (1856-1935).  Elizabeth was born September 26, 1856 in Morgan County, Indiana.  They raised 3 daughters in Hamilton County, Indiana and Richardson County, Nebraska.  Elizabeth died September 27, 1935 near Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.  Nathan died February 16, 1915 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas.  Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 116: John T. Beals (1827-1917).  John was born 1827-6mo-25d in Clinton County, Ohio.  He married April 19, 1848 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana to Mary Davis (1825-1909).  Mary was born 1825-9mo-9d in Randolph County, North Carolina.  John served as a Lt. in Company A, 101st Indiana Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.  He was a farmer, and was elected Hamilton County Assessor in 1892.  He served on the board of directors of the Bank of Westfield, Westfield, Indiana. John was a genealogist, and wrote Chronology of the Beals Family (1912). Mary died July 18, 1909 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.  John died September 18, 1917 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 232: Nathan C. Beals  (1789-1867).  Nathan was born 1789-9mo-3d at Lost Creek Monthly Meeting, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Nathan was disowned by the Society of Friends circa 1811, and later became a member of the Methodist church. He married November 25, 1820 in Clinton County, Ohio to Elizabeth Chew (1802-1881).  Elizabeth was born July 29, 1802 in Clinton County, Ohio.  Nathan was a farmer and served as County Assessor for Hamilton County, Indiana from 1841-1845.  Nathan was the first Probate Judge of Howard County, Indiana from 1844-1846. They were the parents of 10 children born in Clinton County, Ohio and Hamilton County, Indiana.  Elizabeth died January 26, 1881 in Converse, Miami County, Indiana.  Nathan died September 5, 1867 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska.


Ahnentafel # 464: John Beals (1763-1848).  John was born 1763-3mo-9d at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.  He married 1788-10mo-23d at Center Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina to Mary Carter (1767-1799).  Mary was born 1767-5mo-17d.  They were the parents of 6 children born in Jefferson County, Tennessee and Grayson County, Virginia.  Mary died 1799-10mo-11d in Grayson County, Virginia.  John married secondly on 1803-11mo-2d in Grayson County, Virginia to Mary Johnson (1767-1841).  Mary was born 1767-9mo-21d in New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.  John and Mary had 3 children born in Highland County, Ohio.  Mary died 1841-8mo-28d in Hamilton County, Indiana.  John died 1848-7mo-5d in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Hinkle Creek Cemetery, Hamilton County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 928: Thomas Beals (1719-1801).  Thomas was born 1719-1mo-14d Chester Monthly Meeting, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He married 1741-9mo-12d at Monocacy, Prince George County, Maryland to Sarah Antrim/Ankrum (c1724-1813).  Sarah was born circa 1724.  They were the parents of 13 children.  Thomas was a minister of the Society of Friends, ministering to the Indians around the time of the Revolutionary War, one of the first ministers to cross north of the Ohio River.  Sarah died 1813-7mo-6d at Fairfield Monthly Meeting, Highland County, Ohio.  Thomas died 1801-8mo-29d at Fairfield Monthly Meeting, Highland County, Ohio.


Ahnentafel # 1856:  John Beals (1685-c1745).  John was born 1685-11mo-28d Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He married 1711-9mo-14d in Chester County, Pennsylvania to Sarah Bowater (1689-bef1767). Sarah was born 1689-6mo-17d in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  They were the parents of 7 children.  Sarah died before 1767 in York County, Pennsylvania.  John died circa 1745 near Winchester, Virginia.


Ahnentafel # 3712: John Beals (c1650-aft1726).  John was born circa 1650 in England.  By 1677 he appears in Pennsylvania records.  He married after 1682-11mo-1d at Chester Monthly Meeting, Chester County, Pennsylvania to Mary Clayton (1665-bef1726).  Mary was born 1665-6mo-29d in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England.  They were the parents of 5 children.  Mary died before 1726 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  John died after August 11, 1726 in Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania.


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• Photo: Lambertson and Beals

• Beals and Hinshaw: Buggies and Wagons, Westfield, Indiana

• John Beals: Bank of Westfield, Indiana

• Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson (1878-1970)

• Disappointing News From Arkansas: N.T. Beals Research

• One Obituary Not Conclusive Enough

• Response from Grant County (AR) Museum

• The Widow Beals: Elizabeth (Poe) Beals (1856-1935)

• Down The Rabbit Hole: Discovering the Back Story of N.T. Beals Death

• Nathan Thomas Beals Obituary & Funeral Notice (1915)

• Search for the Death Date of Nathan Thomas Beals

• Wordless Wednesday: Married 63 Years

• Tombstone Tuesday: Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson

• Nathan C. Beals, Probate Judge

• Obituary: Elizabeth C. (Poe) Beals (1856-1935)

• Nathan Thomas Beals (b. February 17, 1856)

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Wed 50 Years: Mr. and Mrs. Vern Haley

Wed 50 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Vern Haley, R.R. 4, Portland, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 13 with open house at the Westchester EUB Church from 2 until 5 p.m.  A family dinner is planned at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ninde.  The couple was married March 12, 1916 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Freemyer, one-half mile west of Westchester Church.  Rev. C.K. Saylor, pastor of the Westchester Church, officiated.  She is the former Wilma Freemyer.  His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haley, Noble Township.  Natives of Jay County, they have lived here their entire married lives.  They are the parents of three children, Mrs. Orla (Sarah) Campbell, R.R. 1, Bryant; Mrs. Fred (Mary) Ninde, R.R. 4, Portland and Vernon F. Haley, Westminster, Pa.  They also have 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Members of the Westchester EUB Church, Haley is a retired farmer.


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This clipping was part of a collection at the Jay County Historical Society.  I believe that it was from the Portland Graphic newspaper.


Vern HALEY was a distant relative, the grandson of Sebastian HALEY, brother to my ancestor George.  This would make him my 2nd cousin 3 times removed.