Estate Records in Darke County, Ohio

Eddie Schirak's Notes & General Index Estates, Wills and Civil Cases, 1818-1878, Darke County, Ohio, by Eddie Schirak, Greenville, Ohio.

Found this book in the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, several months ago and am just getting around to extracting the information for my files.  This book gives me some places to search for estate records of distant family members.

Case # 3535 : Groendyke, Nancy E.; Nancy was the daughter of Elias & Hester (Teaford) Groendyke, Elias died in Darke County, Ohio in 1906.

Case # 3535 : Groendyke, Perry; Perry was the son of Elias & Hester (Teaford) Groendyke, Elias died in Darke County, Ohio in 1906.

Case # 3535 : Groendyke, Sarah J.; Sarah J. was the daughter of Elias & Hester (Teaford) Groendyke, Elias died in Darke County, Ohio in 1906.

Case # 3535 : Groendyke, Victoria B.; Victoria B. was the daughter of Elias & Hester (Teaford) Groendyke, Elias died in Darke County, Ohio in 1906.

This case # 3535 must be related to the division of Elias's estate.  None of these children were minors at the time of his death.

Case # 3064 : Lambertson, C.W.; I'm not able to place this Lambertson in my line, it might relate to Carmon W. Lambertson, who died 1870 in Montgomery County, Ohio, but had children who lived in Darke County, Ohio.

Sunday's Obituary : William Clifford LeMaster (1871-1922)

Through the Pikes Peak Library District, was able to obtain these copies of the obituaries for my paternal great-granduncle, William Clifford LeMaster.

Colorado Springs Gazette, July 28, 1922, page 6.

The body of William C. LeMaster, who died Wednesday at Cedalia, Colo., was brought here yesterday afternoon for burial.

The body is at the Law undertaking rooms.

Colorado Springs Gazette, July 29, 1922, page 6.

The funeral of William C. LeMaster, who died July 26 at Sedalia, will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the Elks home.  Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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Sedalia, Colorado is in Douglas County.  Clifford had been a resident of Victor, Teller County, where he was the proprietor of a movie theater.

His tombstone had been the subject of a previous post.

Exploratory Data Analysis: Ord Otterbein LeMaster (1876-1937)

Ord Otterbein LeMaster (1876-1937) was my paternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Ord was born July 1, 1876 in Jay County, Indiana.  Birth records do not start in Jay County, Indiana until 1882, so there is no official certificate of birth.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Ord's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records of the LeMaster family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of any baptismal record for Ord.  The family was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church in Salamonia, Indiana.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Ord was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Ord married Emma W.G. Garmhausen on June 12, 1907 in Auglaize County, Ohio¹. Emma was the aunt of Helen Garmhausen, the wife of Ord's brother, Vernon.

          Their marriage record was the subject of a previous post.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Ord and Emma's nuptials.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Ord and Emma's 25th wedding anniversary would have been June 12, 1932.  Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if any mention was made of an anniversary celebration.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Ord and Emma were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Ord died September 15, 1937 in Clinton, Shelby County, Ohio².  The cause of death was an intestinal obstruction (lodgement of a gallstone).

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Ord's obituary was mentioned in the September 15, 1937 edition of the Portland, Indiana Commercial-Review³.

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers in Shelby County, Ohio for mention of his death.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               I do not know what funeral home handled the arrangements.  Once I obtain a local copy of his obituary, I will know which funeral home to contact for records.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Ord is buried in the Graceland Cemetery in Shelby County, Ohio³.  I need to obtain a photograph of his tombstone.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 2, 1930, Ord was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio⁴, as Ord O. LeMaster, age 54 Physician.  He was born in Indiana, his father born in Ohio and mother born in New Jersey.  His home was valued at $ 8000.  Also living in the household were wife, Emma, age 48, born in Ohio.


          2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 5, 1920, Ord was enumerated as head of household in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio⁵, as Ord O. LeMaster, age 43, Physician.  He was born in Indiana, and both of his parents were listed as born in Indiana.  He owned his home free of mortgage.  Living in the household were wife, Emma, age 38, born in Indiana, and daughter, Isabel, age 9, born in Indiana.

          2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census

               On May 10, 1910, Ord was enumerated as head of household in Kettersville, Shelby County, Ohio⁶, as Dr. O.O. LeMaster, age 33, Physician. He was born in Ohio, with his father listed as born in Germany and mother in Ohio.  Living in the household was his wife, Emma, age 28, born in Ohio, and father-in-law, Charles Garmhausen, age 72, born in Ohio.

          2.1.4  1900 Federal Census

               On June 4, 1900, Ord was enumerated in the Luman C. Lemasters household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as Ord O., son, age 24, Medical student, born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ohio and mother born in New Jersey.

          2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 5, 1880, Ord was enumerated in the Walker Lemasters household in Madison Towship, Jay County, Indiana⁸, as Ottie, son, age 4, born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ohio and his mother in New Jersey.

     2.2. State Census Records

          Many states took their own census, but Ohio was not one of them.  

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

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

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

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Ord registered for the draft during World War I on September 12, 1918⁹, when he was 42 years old.  At the time he was living at 822 South Ohio street in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.  His registration card shows he was a natural born citizen, born January 4, 1876.  His occupation was that of a physician.  His nearest living relative was his wife, Emma LeMaster.  He was described as being of medium height and build, with dark hair.  I could not read the description of his eyes.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any record of military service that would qualify Ord for a pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          I am not aware of any military service by Ord.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Shelby County, Ohio to see what items might mention Ord.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          I need to contact the local historical society to see what types of plat maps were published in Shelby County, Ohio that might aid in my research.

5. Supplemental records

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

Sources:

1. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1858, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints online [http://www.familysearch.org], accessed 17 January 2011.
2. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org), accessed 10 April 2013, Ord Otterbein Lemaster, 1937.
3. Dr. O.A. Lemaster obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, September 15, 1937, page 1.
4. 1930 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Sidney, enumeration district 75-1, SD 11, sheet 2A, 608 South Ohio Street, dwelling 45, family 48; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 April 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Ord O. LeMaster household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, 1st Ward, Sidney, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, ED 195, SD 3, sheet 2, dwelling 51, family 55; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 1437, page 30.
6. 1910 U.S. census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Kettlersville, enumeration district 149, SD 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 19, family 19, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 April 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. Luman C. Lemasters household, 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Madison township, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 3, dwelling 59, family 60; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380.
8. Walker Lemasters household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, USA, ED 161, SD 6, page 4, dwelling 47, family 48; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 287.
9. "World War I Draft Registration Cards," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 2013); citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State : Ohio; Registration County : Shelby, Roll 1851185.


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.

Postcard Friday : A Fine View in Ft. Recovery, Ohio

Portland, Ind.

June 30, 1910 P.M.

Miss Vera Haley

Portland, Ind.

RFD 9

Why in the world don't you ___ card and why don't you come over.  I'm just sick to see you.  Hazel Young visited me last week had a time.  Suppose you still don't look at poor little Otto.  I weigh 85 pounds how is that

from Clara

[signed upside down at top of card, hard to read.]

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This postcard was part of the collection of my paternal great-grandaunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.

Miller Marriage Records Darke County, Ohio

Early Marriage Records of Darke County, Ohio 1817-1865 M-Z

by Fort Greenville Chapter, DAR Recopied by Margaret Snyder, 1966

Found this book in the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, several months ago and just now getting around to extracting the information for my files.  In this volume, I found Miller relatives (through the Petry line).

Miller, George m. Barbara Bollinger Apr. 24, 1859 by Jacob Miller, M.G.  George was the son of George Miller and Catherine Petry, making him my paternal first cousin four times removed.

Chew Marriage Records in Darke County, Ohio

Early Marriage Records of Darke County, Ohio, 1817-1865 A-L, Fort Greenville Chapter DAR, recopied by Margaret Snyder, 1966.

Found this book in the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, several months ago, and just now getting around to extracting the information on my relatives.  In this volume I located two Chew relatives.

Chew, Abel W., m. Sarah Holderman Oct. 2, 1862 by John L. Bates.  Abel Woolston Chew was my paternal 2nd-great granduncle, the brother to Mary (below).  I have his marriage in my database taking place on September 25, 1862 in Greenville, and his wife being named Salome H. Holdeman.  Whether the name was Holdeman or Holderman will need to be sorted out as well.

Chew, Mary H., m. Luman W. Lemaster Oct. 2, 1864 by Jason Young, M.G.  Mary Keziah Chew was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother.  I already knew her marriage took place on October 2, 1864 in Versailles, Darke County, Ohio. The transcription of her middle initial may be an error.  The Jason Young who performed the ceremony may be a relative of Luman's.

Exploratory Data Analysis: Edith Mabel (LeMaster) Meinholtz (1879-1949)

Edith Mabel (LeMaster) Meinholtz (1879-1949) was my paternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Edith was born September 24, 1879 in Jay County, Indiana.  Birth records in Jay County do not start until 1882.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Edith's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the LeMaster family.  Will continue to reach out to extended relatives in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

                I am not aware of any baptismal record for Edith.  The family was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church in Salamonia, Indiana.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Edith was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Edith married Henry Meinholtz on April 20, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have a copy of their marriage license.  Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Edith and Henry's nuptials.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Edith and Henry's 25th wedding anniversary would have been April 20, 1935.  Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Edith and Henry were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Edith died July 27, 1949, probably in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  I do not have this fact sourced in my database.  I am basing the assumption on the fact that she lived for a number of years in Colorado Springs and is buried in a cemetery there.  Will need to add this to my "to-do" list for future research.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Need to search contemporary newspapers for a copy of Edith's obituary.  Have located one for her husband and daughter in Colorado Springs, but not Edith.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               Once I obtain a copy of her obituary, can find out which funeral home handled arrangements and see if there are any surviving records that might aid in my research.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Edith's tombstone in the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been photographed at the FindAGrave website.  The tombstone lists her dates of birth and death as "September 24, 1879 - July 27, 1949".

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 10, 1940, Edith was enumerated in the Henry Meinholtz household in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado¹, as Edith M., age 60, born in Indiana.  She had resided at same residence in 1935.  She had completed 4 years of college, and no occupation was listed.  Living in the household were husband, Henry, age 64, born in Missouri, a stockman on a ranch; and daughter, Marjorie M., age 18, born in Colorado.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 14, 1930, Edith was enumerated in the Henry C. Meinholtz household in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado², as Edith M., age 50, born in Indiana.  She was age 30 at her marriage.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in New Jersey.  She could read and write and spoke English.  No occupation was listed.  Living in the household were husband, Henry C., age 54, born in Missouri, a stockman; Mary M., age 19, born in Oklahoma; Hulda L., age 16, born in Oklahoma; Helen E., age 14, born in Oklahoma; and Marjorie M., age 8, born in Colorado.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 4, 1920, Edith was enumerated in the Henry Meinholtz household in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma³, as Edith, a housewife, age 40, born in Missouri.  Her father and mother were listed as being born in Germany.  The enumerator has her birthplace and that of her parents confused with her husband.  Living in the household is husband, Henry, age 44, born in Nebraska, a farmer; and children Mary W., age 9, born in Indiana, Lucille, age 6, and Helen age 4 1/2, both born in Oklahoma.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               I have not yet located Edith in the 1910 census.  She was married that year to Henry Meinholtz, who I have located living in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma as a single man.  Edith was not listed with her parents in the 1910 census.

          2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

               On June 4, 1900, Edith was enumerated in the Luman C. Lemasters household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁴, as Edith M., daughter, age 20, born September 1879, born in Indiana.  Her father was born in Ohio, and her mother in New Jersey.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Colorado and Oklahoma conducted state and territorial census, but these were in the period before Edith lived there.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

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

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Edith was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would have made Edith eligible for pension benefits.  Her father did serve in the Civil War, but I don't believe she ever received any minor's benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Edith was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma and El Paso County, Colorado to see what items might mention Edith and Henry.  Will add this to my "to-do" list of research items.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps for Okmulgee County, Oklahoma and El Paso County, Colorado need to be researched as well.  Will contact the local historical societies to see what information they might have on the Meinholtz family.

5. Supplemental records

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

     Have found online mention of Henry Meinholtz in a court case : Meinholtz v. Henryetta Gas Co. that looks interesting for further research.  This case went to the Oklahoma State Supreme Court.

Sources :

1. 1940 U.S. census, El Paso County, Colorado, population schedule, Colorado Springs, enumeration district 21-3, SD 3, sheet 7B, 1624 Cascade, household 170; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 29 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
2. 1930 U.S. census, El Paso County, Colorado, population schedule, Colorado Springs, enumeration district 21-2, SD 7, sheet 5A, 1624 North Cascade, dwelling 124, family 125; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 29 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
3. 1920 U.S. census, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, population schedule, Okmulgee, enumeration district 134, sheet 6B, dwelling 103, family 122; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Luman C. Lemasters household, 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Madison Township, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 3, dwelling 59, family 60; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380.


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.

Best Easter Wishes

Dunkirk, Ind.

April 4, 1911

Miss Vera Haley

Portland, Ind.

R.R. # 9

Dunkirk, Ind. 4/3 -'11

Friend Vera -

Suppose you think I am dead but not quite, for this weather is enough to kill any body, as I have such a cold any way can hardly talk above a whisper at times but am a little better at pres.

Wallace Bach

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This postcard is part of the collection of my paternal great-grandaunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  

Exploratory Data Analysis: Una Maude (LeMaster) Phillips (1884-1968)

Una Maude (LeMaster) Phillips

Una Maude (LeMaster) Phillips (1884-1968) was my paternal great-grandaunt. What follows is an exploratory data analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Una Maude was born April 26, 1884 in Jay County, Indiana.  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.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Maude's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records from the LeMaster family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of any baptismal record for Una Maude.  The family was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church in Salamonia, Indiana.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Una Maude was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

           Una Maude married Senator Winfield Phillips on December 22, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have a copy of their marriage license.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention of Una Maude and Senator's wedding.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Una Maude and Senator's 25th wedding anniversary would have been December 22, 1932.  Their 50th wedding anniversary would have been December 22, 1957.  Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if any mention was made of anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Maude and Senator were ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

           Una Maude died September 13, 1968 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska.  I do not have a copy of her death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Una Maude's obituary appeared in the September 16, 1968 edition of the Commercial-Review in Portland, Indiana¹.  This obituary was the subject of a previous post.

               Will need to seek out a copy of her obituary in the local David City newspapers.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               When I've obtained a copy of her obituary from the local newspaper, will know which funeral home handled her arrangements.  Will then need to see if they have any records available.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Will need to add obtaining a photograph of Una Maude's tombstone to my list of "to-do" items.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 23, 1940, Una Maude was enumerated in the Senator W. Phillips household in David City, Butler County, Nebraska², as Una Maude, age 55, married, born in Indiana. She had resided at the same residence in 1935.  She had completed 1 year of college.  No occupation was listed.  Living in the household was her husband, Senator, age 56, born in Kansas, a veterinarian who owned his own practice.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 1, 1930, Una Maude was enumerated in the Senator W. Phillips household in David City, Butler County, Nebraska³, as Una Maude, age 45, married, born in Indiana.  She could read and write.  Her father was born in Ohio, her mother in New Jersey.  No occupation was listed.  Living in the household was her husband, Senator W., age 46, born in Kansas, a veterinarian, and son Donald, age 20, born in Oklahoma, and daughter Mary, age 19, born in Missouri.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 7, 1920, Una Maude was enumerated in the Senator W. Phillips household in the 4th district of David City, Butler County, Nebraska⁴, as Una M., age 35, married, born in Indiana.  She could read and write. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in New York.  No occupation was listed.  Living in the household was her husband, Senator W., age 36, born in Kansas, a veterinarian, and son Donald, age 10, born in Oklahoma, and daughter, Mary, age 8, born in Missouri.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 25, 1910, Una Maude was enumerated in the Senator Phillips household in Sulphur City, Murray County, Oklahoma⁵, as Maud Phillips, age 25, married, born in Indiana.  She had been married for two years and was the mother of one child.  Her father was listed as being born in Mississippi and her mother in Missouri.  She could read and write and spoke English.  Living in the household was her husband, Senator, age 26, born in Kansas, a veterinarian surgeon, and son Donald K., age 1, born in Oklahoma.

          2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

               On June 4, 1900, Una Maude was enumerated in the Luman C. Lemasters household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as Una M. Lemasters, age 16, born April 1884 in Indiana.  Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in New Jersey.  She attended school and could read and write and spoke English.

     2.2. State Census Records

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

          The State of Nebraska conducted state census, but they were in the period before Una Maude was living in there.


     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of records to see what information they might shed on the Phillips household.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Una Maude was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would have made Una Maude eligible for a military pension.  Her father served in the Civil War, but I don't believe she ever received any minor's benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Una Maude was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Murray County, Oklahoma and Butler County, Nebraska to see what items might mention Senator and Una Maude.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps were published for Butler County, Nebraska that might aid in my research.  Will contact the local historical society and see what information these maps might contain.

5. Supplemental records

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

     In 1922, Una Maude was listed as a resident of David City, Nebraska, in the obituary of her sister, Bertha⁷.

     In 1927, Una Maude was listed as a resident of David City, Nebraska, in the obituary of her mother⁸.

     In 1931, Una Maude was listed as a resident of David City, Nebraska, in the obituary of her father⁹.

     In 1933, Una Maude was listed as a resident of David City, Nebraska, in the obituary of her brother, Luman Cooper¹⁰.

Sources:

1. Maude Phillips obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, September 16, 1968, page 8.
2. 1940 U.S. census, Butler County, Nebraska, population schedule, David City, enumeration district (ED) 12-5B, SD 1, sheet 11A, dwelling 229, household 262; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
3. 1930 U.S. census, Butler County, Nebraska, population schedule, David City, enumeration district (ED) 12-5, SD 6, sheet 1A, 229 D Street, dwelling 7, family 7; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1920 U.S. census, Butler County, Nebraska, population schedule, David City, enumeration district (ED) 4, SD 4, sheet 6B, dwelling 151, family 156; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Senator Phillips household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Sulphur City, Murray County, Oklahoma, ED 208, SD 4, sheet 6B, dwelling 131, family 131; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1263, page 89.
6. Luman C. Lemasters household, 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Madison Township, ED 62, SD 67, sheet 3, dwelling 59, family 60, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380
7. Mrs. John H. Yeager obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, March 17, 1922, page 2.
8. Mary K. LeMaster obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, February 22, 1927, page 1.
9. L.W. Lemasters obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, November 18, 1931, page 1.
10. Cooper LeMaster obituary, Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, USA, February 13, 1933, page 1. 


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.

Photo: Harvey Allen Wehrly & Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly

Harvey Allen Wehrly & Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly

Cousin Tonya Lang provided me with a copy of this picture of her great-grandparents, Harvey Allen Wehrly and Nettie (Shreeve) Wehrly.  She found my blog while searching for information on the Wehrly family.  

Harvey was the younger brother of my great-grandmother Barbara Isabel Wehrly, making Tonya and I third cousins.

Harvey was born December 21, 1876 in Salamonia, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, the son of William P. and Olive Jane (Smith).  He married Nettie Shreeve on October 9, 1898 and they were parents of 7 children.

According to Tonya, Harvey died when she was 8, but she remembered that he always wore a three piece suit with a tie, and kept a watch with a watch chain in his vest pocket.  I look forward to sharing more information with her.

Photo: Spring 2013

Spring 2013, March 25th
Sweetser, Indiana

Good thing I took a vacation day today.  Here I thought I could get some things ready to go on the garden.  Over 10 inches fell here in Grant County.

Distant Relatives in Darke County, Ohio Marriage Records

Darke County, Ohio, Marriages, 1899-1911 by Doris Aultman

Located this book at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana several months ago, just now getting around to going through the information.  Found a few relatives mentioned in these Darke County records.

Groendyke, Perry D. to Anna Miller, 24 March 1900.  Perry was the son of Elias Groendyke and Hester Teaford.  Anna was the daughter of George Miller and Barbara Bollinger.   Perry was my maternal 3rd-great granduncle.  Anna was my paternal second cousin 3 times removed (through the Petry line). The Groendyke surname is sometimes found as Groenendyke.

Wiley, Elmer C. to Pearle M. Lambertson, 16 March 1904.  Pearle was the daughter of James Lambertson and Jane Bish.  Pearle was my maternal 2nd cousin 3 times removed.  Prior to finding this record, I did not have her in my database.

Both of these marriages were performed by the same minister, W.K. Albright.  

Obituary : Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly (1846-1913)

Portland Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, December  7, 1913

Fellow research Judy Myers sent me a copy of the obituary of my paternal 2x-great grandmother, Olive Jane (Smith) Wehrly (1846-1913) from the Portland, Indiana Commercial Review.

11 Children Survive Her

Mrs. Olive Wehrly Dies Monday From Inroads of Lingering Illness

Husband A Few Years Dead

Many Descendants Left By Well Known Resident of South Shanks Street

Mrs. Olive Smith Wehrly, widow of the late William P. Wehrly, died at the home of her son-in-law L.D. Jackson, South Shanks street about 7:30 o'clock Monday evening after a lingering illness.  Mrs. Wehrly has been in failing health for the past year or more and for a number of weeks has been confined to her bed.

She was born at Lisbon June 17 1846 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, both deceased.  Mrs. Wehrly is survived by the following children, her husband having died about three years ago: Prudence, wife of L.D. Jackson at whose home she died, Martin Wehrly, J.W. Wehrly, and Blaine Wehrly, all of this city; Belle, wife of Clifford LeMasters and Alva Wehrly, both of Salamonia, Mrs. Ethel Shreeves of Van Wert, Ohio, Henry Wehrly of Garrett, Mrs. Oda Scholer and Harvey Wehrly of New Castle, Mrs. Kate Andrews of Hamilton, Ohio.  One brother also remains, John Smith of Humboldt, Nebraska.

Judy notes some issues with the obituary:

Travis,

I found my paper copy of her obit, not the greatest, but look at the date!  The paper is the Commercial Review in Portland.

1) This implies that she died 6 DEC 1913.  She was born at Lisbon 17 Jun 1846.  I have seen issues of the paper where they had a mistake in the date, but I haven't seen one where the month was wrong.  So. . .  Using a day of the week calculator I found that 7 Dec 1913 was a Sunday, but 7 Jan 1913 was a Tuesday. 

2) Here is the abstract of her death certificate from Jay Co.

Wehrly, Olive

Portland

Jan 6 1913

F

Jan 26 1846

CH-2A

39

Green Park, Portland, IN

She died in Portland on 6 Jan 1913.  She was born 26 Jan 1846.  Next two entries are volume and page references.  She was buried in Green Park.

3) And then there is her tombstone:  born 23 Jun 1846, died 6 Jan 1913

I am going to assume she died 6 Jan 1913!

It is easy to see how Jan and Jun may have been interchanged someplace along the line, but what to do with 17, 26, and 23.  (My husband suggested averaging them!)

If you get a copy of her death certificate, please let me know what it says.  They are not engraved in stone!  And I'm sure they were mistakes in transcribing them.

One of my relatives died in her teens, her death certificate has her mother's name on it instead of hers, and the last name is mutilated.

Thanks,

Judy

A mystery for me to have to go to the library and solve.  It would appear that the masthead of the newspaper might be wrong, as January 7, 1913 would be a Tuesday, and not December 7th.  The obit does state Olive died on a Monday.

Other errors include daughter Belle being married to the wrong LeMaster, she was married to Luman Cooper LeMaster, not Clifford.

The birthplace of Lisbon is interesting, it could be referring to New Lisbon over the county line in Henry County, Indiana.  In his biography, Olive's father William was listed as a resident of Henry County.  All census records indicate a Michigan birthplace, however.