Saturday, February 16, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Paul Lambertson (1908-1994)

Paul Lambertson (1908-1994) was my maternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Paul was born May 16, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana1.  He was a twin to his sister, Pauline.  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 Paul'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 members in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Paul, though I do not know the church affiliation of the family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Paul was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Paul was married in 1929 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana to Goldie R. Laycock.  I do not yet have a copy of the marriage license, nor the exact date of the marriage.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search out mention of their wedding in contemporary newspapers once I determine the exact date of their marriage.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Once I have determined their wedding date, I will be able to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their wedding anniversary was mentioned.  Their 25th anniversary would have been in 1954.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Paul and Goldie were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Paul died on May 18, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana2.  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

               Paul's obituary appeared in the May 20, 1994 edition of the Anderson Herald-Bulletin

               Paul's obituary appeared in the May 19, 1994 edition of the Tipton Tribune, in Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana.  I need to obtain a copy to see how it differs from the others.

               Will need to search out other local newspapers, such as Elwood, to see if his obituary was also mentioned.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               According to his obituary2, arrangements were handled by the Dunnichay Funeral home in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Will need to contact the funeral home to see what records they might have on my next research trip.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Paul's tombstone in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana has not been photographed.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 17, 1940, Paul was enumerated as head of household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana3, as Paul Lamberson, age 31, born in Indiana.  He was married, had attended 2 years of high school, and was currently working as a paint sprayer in a cabinet factory.  He was living in the same place in 1935.  Also in the household was wife, Goldie, age 30, born in Indiana, working as an assembler of radio and automobile parts.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               I have not yet been able to locate Paul and Goldie in the 1930 U.S. census.  They should be located in the South Bend, Indiana area. According to  newspaper accounts, there were living there in April of 19304.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On April 14, 1920, Paul was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana5
, as Paul Lambertson, son, age 11, born Indiana.  He had attended school within the year and could read and write.  His father was born in Ohio and mother born in Indiana.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 23, 1940, Paul was enumerated in the Charles Lambertson household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana6>, as Paul Lambertson, son, age 1 1/2, born in Indiana.  Both of 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 purpose of determining 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 Lambertson farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not located an draft registration records for Paul.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military pension records for Paul.

     3.3. Service Records

          One service record for Paul has been located, which indicated he enlisted on November 18, 1943 and was released on December 20, 19457.  I do not know what branch of service.

          This is the first record I have located that relates to military service, as his obituary did not mention it.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in St. Joseph and Madison Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Paul.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Madison County, Indiana published plat maps in 1940, 1949, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1969 and 1970 that might be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental records

     Supplemental records available for research for Paul include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     In 1935, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie living at 1319 North C. Street, working as a cabinet worker.8.

     In 1938, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie living at 320 Main Street, working as a finisher at Sellers Cabinets9

    In 1941, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie living at 523 North 16th Street, working at Delco-Remy10.

     In 1943, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie and one child at 2505 Main Street11.

     In 1947, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie and one child at 2031 North C Street12.

     In 1957, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie as owner of Elwood Court, which was also their residence13

     In 1959, Paul was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Goldie as owner of Elwood Court Motel, which was also their residence, State Road 3714.


Sources:

1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family, Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 50.
2. Obituary of Paul Lambertson, Anderson Herald-Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana, May 20, 1994.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Elwood, Pipe Creek Township, ED 48-67, SD 11, sheet 9B, dwelling 1601, family 245; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 February 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Paul Lambertson of South Bend article, Tipton Tribune, Tipton, Indiana, April 23, 1930, page 3. "Paul Lambertson of South Bend spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambertson and daughter".
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, Jackson Township, ED 104, SD 9, sheet 6, dwelling 156, family 158; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 353.
7. Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database online]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: US Department of Veterans Affairs.
8. Elwood, Indiana Directory 1935 (Binghampton, NY, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1935), page 112.
9. National's Elwood Indiana Directory 1938, Vol. 1, No. 6 (Peoria, Illinois, USA: National Directory Service, 1938), page 157.
10. 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.
11. The Mullin-Kile Elwood Indiana Con Survey Directory Master Edition 1945 (Hebron, Nebraska, USA: The Mullin-Kile Company, 1945), page 164.
12. The Mullin-Kile Elwood Indiana Resident Directory and Cosmopolitan Telephone Directory 1947-1948 (Columbus, Ohio, USA: The Mullin-Kile Company, 1948), page 267.
13. The Mullin-Kile Elwood Con Survey City Directory Master Edition (1957) Chillicothe, Ohio, USA: Mullin-Kile Company, 1957), page 276.
14. Polk's Elwood (Madison County, Ind.) City Directory 1959 (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA: R.L. Polk & Company, 1959), page 112.



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.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Marriage License & Return : Wesley F. Metzner to Nora Axe, 1898



Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Wesley F. Metzner to Nora Axe, 1898"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

State of Indiana, Jay County, ss:

To all who shall see these presents, Greeting:

Know Ye, That any person empowered by law to solemnize Marriages is hereby authorized to join together as Husband and Wife,

Wesley F. Metzner and Nora Axe

and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority.

In Testimony Whereof, I, E.V. Fitzpatrick Clerk of the Jay Circuit, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at Portland, Indiana, this 19th day of Oct. 1898.

E.V. Fitzpatrick Clerk

STATE OF INDIANA, JAY COUNTY, SS:

This Certifies, That I joined in Marriage as Husband and Wife,

Wesley F. Metzner and Nora Axe

on the 20 day of October 1898

Fred Stovenour  Minister of Gospel



Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Wesley F. Metzner to Nora Axe, 1898"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE RETURN

1. Full name of GROOM Wesley F. Metzner
2. Place of residence Jay Co. Indiana
3. Age next birthday 27 years
4. Color White
5. Occupation Farmer
6. Place of Birth Jay Co. Indiana
7. Father's Name Adam Metzner
8. Mother's Maiden Name Clara Moulton
9. No. of groom's marriages 1st
10. Full name of BRIDE Mary Nora Axe
11. Place of Residence Jay Co. Indiana
12. Age next birthday 21 years
13. Color White
14. Place of Birth Jay Co. Indiana
15. Father's Name George Axe
16. Mother's maiden name Eliza Kimble
17. No. of bride's marriages 1st
18. Place of marriage Noble T.P. Jay Co. Ind.
19. By Rev. F. Stovenour
20. Date of marriage October 20 1898

This record of the marriage of Wesley F. Metzner and Nora Axe was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Wesley was my paternal great granduncle, the son of John Adam Metzner and Clara Moulton.  Before locating this record, I had his wife's name as Elnora M. Axe.  These same names keep appearing in the closely knit families of Haley, Metzner, Axe, Kimble, etc.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Pauline (Lambertson) VanNess (1908-1992)

Pauline (Lambertson) Van Ness (1908-1992) was my maternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Pauline was born May 16, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana1. She was a twin to her brother, Paul. I do not yet have a copy of her birth certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.  Her obituary listed her place of birth as Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana2
.
          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Pauline'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 Pauline, though I do not know the church affiliation of the family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Pauline was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Pauline was married on May 10, 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana to Forrest Van Ness.  I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search out mention of their wedding in contemporary newspapers on my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Will need to search out contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of their wedding anniversary.  Their 25th anniversary would have been May 10, 1948, and their 50th would have been May 10, 1973.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Pauline and Forrest were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Pauline died May 26, 1992 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana2.  I do not have a copy of her death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Pauline's obituary appeared in the Anderson, Indiana Herald Bulletin on May 28, 19922.

               I need to search other local newspapers, particularly in Elwood, to see if her obituary was also published there.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               According to her obituary, arrangements were handled by the Dunnichay Funeral Home in Elwood, Indiana2.  Will need to contact the funeral home to see what records they might hold that can add to my research.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Pauline was buried at the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Indiana.  I do not have a photograph of her tombstone.  Will add this to my "to-do" list of research items.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 26, 1940, Pauline was enumerated in the Forrest Van Ness household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana3, as Pauline Van Ness, age 31, born in Indiana.  She had attended school through the 8th grade.  Her residence in 1935 was the same location.  No occupation was listed.  Living in the household were husband, Forrest, age 35, born in Indiana; and children Forrest, age 15; Robert, age 13; Joyce, age 11; Patricia, age 9; Eugene, age 8; and Caroline, age 6; all of whom were born in Indiana.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 11, 1930, Pauline was enumerated in the Forrest Van Ness Sr. household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana4, as Pauline Van Ness, age 21, born in Indiana.  She was aged 16 at her first marriage.  She could read and write, spoke English, and listed no occupation.  Both of her parents were born in Indiana.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 14, 1920, Pauline was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana5, as Pauline Lambertson, daughter, age 11, born Indiana.  She was attending school and could read and write.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Indiana.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 23, 1910, Pauline was enumerated in the Charles Lambertson household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana6, as Pauline Lambertson, daughter, age 1 1/2, born in Indiana.  Both her 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 purpose of determining 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 Lambertson or Hershberger farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Pauline was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by father or husband that would have made Pauline eligible to receive a military pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Pauline was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Miami, Howard and Madison Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Pauline.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Miami County, Indiana published plat maps in 1936 and 1940 that might be relevant to my research.

          Howard County, Indiana published plat maps in 1937 and 1949 that might be relevant to my research.

          Madison County, Indiana published plat maps in 1940, 1949, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1969 and 1970 that might be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental records

     Supplemental records available for research for Pauline include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.   Will add these to my "to-do" list for future research trips.

Sources:

1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family, Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 50.
2. Obituary of Pauline Van Ness, Anderson Herald-Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana, May 28, 1992.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, 1st Ward, Elwood, enumeration district 48-60, SD 11, sheet 16B, dwelling 500, family 375; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 February 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Forrest Van Ness Sr. household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison County, Indiana, USA, ED 48-47, SD 5, sheet 15B, dwelling 325, family 380; National Archives micropublication T626.      
5. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison County, Indiana, USA, ED 138, SD 84, sheet 6, dwelling 138, family 143; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449.
6. Charles Lambertson household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Hamilton County, Indiana, Jackson Township, ED 104, SD 9, sheet 6, dwelling 156, family 158; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 353.



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.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Marriage License & Return: Fred J. Axe to Manda Metzner, 1903


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Fred J. Axe to Manda Metzner, 1903"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

STATE OF INDIANA, JAY COUNTY, ss:

To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting:

Know Ye, That any person empowered by law to solemnize Marriages is hereby authorized to join together as HUSBAND and WIFE:

Fred J. Axe and Manda Metzner

and for so doing, this shall be his sufficient authority.

In Testimony Whereof, I, Ed V. Fitzpatrick Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at Portland, Indiana, this 24th day of December 1903.

Ed V. Fitzpatrick, Clerk

STATE OF INDIANA, JAY COUNTY, ss:

This Certifies, That I joined in Marriage as Husband and Wife,

Fred J. Axe and Manda Metzner

on the 25th day of December 1903

Rev. John Metzner


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Fred J. Axe to Manda Metzner, 1903"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

INDIANA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

RETURN OF A MARRIAGE TO COUNTY CLERK

1. Full Name of GROOM Fred J. Axe
2. Place of Residence Westchester Ind.
3. Occupation Farmer
4. Age next Birthday 22 years. Color White Race Caucasian
5. Place of Birth Westchester Nationality American
6. Father's Name Wm. Axe
7. Mother's Maiden Name Samantha Grattis
8. Number of Groom's Marriage Axe First
9. Full Name of BRIDE Manda Metzner
10. Place of Residence Portland, Ind. Occupation Housekeeper
11. Age next Birthday 23 years. Color White Race Caucasian
12. Place of Birth Portland, Ind.  Nationality American
13. Father's Name Wm. F. Metzner
14. Mother's Maiden Name Mary A. Haley
15. Number of Brides Marriage One  First
16. Married at The bride's parents home near Portland Ind. in the County of Jay and State of Indiana, the Dec 25th day of Dec 1903.
17. Witnesses to Marriage Mr. & Mrs. Fred Martin Mr. & Mrs. W.F. Metzner

Marriage Solemnized by Rev. John W. Metzner
Wolcottville Ind.

Dated at Portland Ind., this 25th day of Dec.  1903.

This record of the marriage of Fred J. Axe to Amanda Metnzer was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Amanda Metzner was my paternal first cousin three times removed, the daughter of William F. Metzner and Mary Ann Haley.  The minister who performed this ceremony was the bride's older brother, John W. Metzner, a minister of the Evangelical Association.  Prior to finding this record, I did not know the name of Fred Axe's parents.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Elizabeth C. (Lambertson) Hershberger (1915-2006)

Elizabeth C. (Lambertson) Hershberger (1915-2006) was my maternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.


1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Elizabeth was born June 15, 1915 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  I do not yet have a copy of her birth certificate.  Will have to add that 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 Elizabeth'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 members in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Elizabeth, though I do not know the church affiliation of the family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Elizabeth was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage license

          Elizabeth was married in 1934 in Miami County, Indiana to Ralph Hershberger.  I do not yet have a copy of the marriage license, nor the exact date of the marriage.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search out mention of their wedding in contemporary newspapers once I determine the exact date of their marriage.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Once I have determined their wedding date, I will able to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their wedding anniversary was mentioned.  Their 25th anniversary would have been in 1959.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Ralph and Elizabeth were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Elizabeth died on March 23, 2006 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. I do not have a copy of her death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               I need to search out area newspapers and obtain a copy of her obituary.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               Once I obtain a copy of her obituary, I can research funeral home records to see what information those records might contain.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               My database shows that Elizabeth was buried in the Vinson Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana.  I do not have a photograph of the tombstone, and will add that to my list of "to-do" items.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 25, 1940, Elizabeth was enumerated in the Ralph Hershberger household in Liberty Township, Howard County, Indiana1, as Elizabeth Hershberger, wife, age 24, born in Indiana.  Living in the same household were husband Ralph, age 30, born in Indiana, and son Douglas Allen, age 3, born in Indiana, as well as hired girl, Margaret Trotter, aged 12 born in Missouri.  In 1935, the family was living in Miami County, Indiana.  No occupation was listed for Elizabeth, and she had completed 1 year of high school.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 2, 1930, Elizabeth was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana2, as Elizabeth C. Lambertson, age 14, single, born in Indiana.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Indiana.  She had attended school within the year, could read and write and spoke English.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 14, 1930, Elizabeth was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana3, as Elizabeth C. Lambertson, age 4 years 6 months, born in Indiana.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Indiana.  She could speak English.

     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 purpose of determining legislative apportionment.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light it might shed on the Lambertson or Hershberger farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Elizabeth was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by father or husband that would have made Elizabeth eligible to receive a military pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Elizabeth was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Miami, Howard and Madison Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Elizabeth.  Will add this to my "to-do" list on my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Miami County, Indiana published plat maps in 1936 and 1940 that might be relevant to my research.

         Howard County, Indiana published plat maps in 1937 and 1949 that might be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records available to research for Elizabeth include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my "to-do" list for future research trips.

Sources:

1. 1940 U.S. census, Howard County, Indiana, population schedule, SD 5, sheet 15B, enumeration district 34-37, household 337; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 12 February 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
2. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana, ED 80-9, SD 6, sheet 1B, dwelling 17, family 17; National Archives micropublication T626.
3. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison county, Indiana, Pipecreek Township, ED 138, SD 84, sheet 6, dwelling 138, family 143; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449.


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, February 10, 2013

Marriage License & Return: George I. Haley to Maggie M. Barr, 1905



Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "George I. Haley to Maggie M. Barr, 1905"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

State of Indiana, Jay County, SS:

To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting:

Know Ye, That any person empowered by law to solemnize Marriages is hereby authorized to join together as Husband and Wife

George I. Haley and Maggie M. Barr

and for so doing, this shall be his sufficient authority.

In Testimony Whereof, I, F.L. Crowe Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at Portland, Indiana, this 25th day of March 1905

F.L. Crowe Clerk

STATE OF INDIANA, JAY COUNTY, ss:

This Certifies, That I joined in Marriage as Husband and Wife

George I. Haley and Maggie M. Barr

on the 25th day of March, 1905

Martha B. Thornton


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "George I. Haley to Maggie M. Barr, 1905'; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

INDIANA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

RETURN OF A MARRIAGE TO COUNTY CLERK

1. Full Name of GROOM George I. Haley
2. Place of Residence Portland
3. Occupation Painter
4. Age next Birthday 34 years. Color White Race European
5. Place of Birth Portland Nationality U.S.
6. Father's Name George Haley
7. Mother's Maiden Name Mary Jerome
8. Number of Groom's Marriage 2nd
9. Full name of BRIDE Maggie M. Barr
Maiden Name, if a Widow Maggie M. Knapp
10. Place of Residence Portland Occupation Domestic
11. Age next Birthday 25 years.  Color White Race European
12. Place of Birth Madison Co. Nationality U.S.
13. Father's Name Henry Knapp
14. Mother's Maiden Name Rebecca Boots
15. Number of Bride's Marriage 2nd
16. Married at Portland, in the County of Jay and State of Indiana, the 25th day of March 1905
17. Witnesses to Marriage Mrs. Anna A. Haley
O.C. Thorton

Marriage solemnized by Martha A. Thornton
Minister

Dated at Portland, Ind., this 25th day of March 1905.

This record of the marriage of George I. Haley to Maggie M. Barr was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

I do not know yet of a connection between this particular George Haley and any of my other Haleys in Jay County. One clue I discovered was the the minister was a Society of Friends (Quaker) minister.  I believe he is the G.I. Haley in the 1900 census, living in Dunkirk, Jay County, with wife, Minnie.  I didn't find a close match in the 1880 census.

If you are related, would love to hear from you.


Saturday, February 09, 2013

Piper's First Birthday



Today is Piper's 1st Birthday - hard to believe it has been a whole year since I joined the Grandparent's club.  Looking forward to seeing her today!

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Friday, February 08, 2013

Please Mister Postman

The demise of Saturday mail delivery is just another example of the changing times.  Old curmudgeon that I am, I enjoy receiving mail, whether it be a letter or a bill.  Though I can’t recall the last time someone wrote me a letter, I can say that I just recently sent a few.  

In the past week, I decided to write my aunts, uncles and parents and ask them to return in a SASE some basic family history questions.  While some of this has been told to me before, I wanted to take the opportunity to get them to write it down.  I plan to preserve their answers as part of the family history.  My plan is to send a few more letters like this throughout the year, asking general questions about family history that I wouldn’t know.  My memories of my grandparents for example, will be vastly different than that of my aunts and uncles. 

Perspective is everything in family history.

Sunday, February 03, 2013

Black Sheep Sunday: Youth Who Robbed The Cook Store Is Captured

"Youth Who Robbed The Cook Store Is Captured  article, Greencastle Herald, Greencastle, Indiana, January 9, 1922, page 1.

YOUTH WHO ROBBED THE COOK STORE IS CAPTURED

Indianapolis Thief Shoots Man, Who Catches Him In Attempt To Steal Automobile - Revolvers Stolen Here Thursday Night Are Recovered

The thief who robbed John Cook & Son's Hardware store of eleven revolvers and automatic pistols Thursday night, was captured at Indianapolis, near 8:00 o'clock Saturday night when he shot Edward Devine a contractor on the Circle, who caught the thief in the act of stealing his car.  The man gave his name as Harry L. Pierpont, age 19 of Indianapolis.

Pierpont confessed to the Indianapolis police that on Thursday he stole a car from New Jersey and Michigan streets in Indianapolis, and drove to Greencastle.  After robbing the Cook & Sons Hardware store of the revolvers, he drove to Terre Haute and then returned to Indianapolis, Friday night.  Back in Indianapolis he abandoned the automobile.  He has been dismissed from an insane asylum but shows no signs of insanity now.

Mr. Devine saw Pierpont attempting to start his car when he came out of his office on the Circle Saturday night with his wife.  He jumped in the car and caught Pierpont's arm which held a revolver and was pointed at Devine's waist and deflected the shot which struck him in the flesh of the left leg.  His wife attacked the bandit and helped hold him until the police arrived.  When caught Pierpont had four revolvers on him and a check for a parcel in the Terminal station check rooms which accounted for three more.  Although eleven revolvers are missing from Cook's store Pierpont said he only took nine.

He is held for shooting with intent to kill and vehicle taking by Indianapolis police.  He will also have a charge against him for burglary.

The revolvers are valued at more than $200 by John Cook, Jr., who investigated the robbery.  Insurance covers the loss, which will be about $80 for the four that are missing.

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Cousin Harry Pierpont (1902-1934), later famous as the trigger man for the Dillinger gang, started his criminal career shortly after being struck on the head and suffering an injury.  This is the earliest mention I've found of his criminal career. I found this through the Depauw University archives.

Black Sheep Sunday – create a post with the main focus being an ancestor with a “shaded past.” Bring out your ne’er-do-wells, your cads, your black widows, your horse thieves and tell their stories. And don’t forget to check out the International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists (IBSSG). This is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.

Friday, February 01, 2013

Marriage License & Return: Edward H. Baumgartner to Pearl M. Metzner, 1915


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Edward H. Baumgartner to Pearl M. Metzner, 1915"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

CEREMONY

State of Indiana, Jay County, ss:

To any Person Empowered by Law to Solemnize Marriages, Greeting:

You are hereby authorized to join together as Husband and Wife

Mr. Edward H. Baumgartner

and

Miss Pearl M. Metzner

according to the laws of the State of Indiana.

In Testimony Whereof, I, Frank Gillespie, Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at my office in Portland, this 2" day of June A.D. 1915.

Frank Gillespie Clerk
Jay Circuit Court

State of Indiana, Jay County, ss:

This Certifies, That I joined in Marriage as Husband and Wife,

Rev. E.H. Baumgartner and Miss Pearl M. Metzner

on the third day of June 1915.

John W. Metzner, Minister


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Edward H. Baumgartner to Pearl M. Metzner, 1915"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

INDIANA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

Return of a Marriage to County Clerk

1. Full Name of GROOM Edward H. Baumgartner
2. Place of Residence Portland, Ind.
3. Occupation Minister of the Gospel
4. Age Next Birthday 47 years. Color White Race Caucasian
5. Place of Birth Linn Grove Ind. Nationality American
6. Father's Name John O. Baumgartner
7. Mother's Maiden Name Rosina Horn
8. Number of Groom's Marriage First
9. Full Name of BRIDE Pearl M. Metzner
10. Place of Residence Portland Occupation House keeper
11. Age Next Birthday 32 years.  Color White Race Caucasian
12. Place of Birth Portland Nationality American
13. Father's Name Wm. F. Metzner
14. Mother's Maiden Name Mary A. Haley
15. Number of Bride's Marriage First
16. Married at home of Bride's Parents near Portland in the County of Jay and State of Indiana, the 3rd day of June 1915.
17. Witnesses to Marriage Mr. & Mrs. Wm. F. Metzner, Mr. & Mrs. L.L. Baumgartner

Marriage solemnized by Rev. John W. Metzner
Elkhart, Ind.

Dated at Portland Ind. this 3rd day of June 1915.

This record of the marriage of Rev. Edward H. Baumgartner and Pearl M. Metzner was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Pearl was my paternal first cousin three times removed, the daughter of William F. Metzner and Mary F. Haley.  Before finding this return, I did not realize that her husband was a minister.  The minister who performed the ceremony was Pearl's older brother, John.