Cloyd J. Pierce (1916-1962) 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
Cloyd was born May 22, 1916 in Madison County, Indiana, according to my database. 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 newspaper accounts for mention of Cloyd's birth. The Alexandria-Monroe Public Library has newspapers from the early 1900s. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Pierce 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 Cloyd. The Pierce family were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Cloyd was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Cloyd married Anna M. Robertson on June 12, 1937 in Libertyville, Indiana. I do not yet 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 was made of Cloyd and Anna's nuptials. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Cloyd and Anna's 25th wedding anniversary would have been June 12, 1962. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebration.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication of divorce, but a thorough search of Madison County, Indiana court records would need to be completed.
1.3. Death Certificate
Cloyd died December 30, 1962, in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana1. I do not yet 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
Cloyd's obituary appeared in the December 31, 1962 edition of the Anderson Daily Bulletin1.
Will need to search other contemporary newspaper accounts to see if I can locate additional obituaries.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
According to his obituary, the funeral arrangements were handled by the Karl M. Kyle Funeral home in Alexandria, Indiana. Will need to check with the funeral home to see if they have any additional records regarding Cloyd's funeral.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Cloyd is buried in the Parkview Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. I do not have a photograph of his tombstone. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 24, 1940, Cloyd was enumerated as the head of household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana2 as Cloyd Pierce, age 23, Farmer. He was renting his home. He had completed four years of high school. His residence in 1935 was Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 24, 1930, Cloyd was enumerated in the William Pierce household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana3, as Cloyd J. Pierce, son, age 13, born in Indiana. He had attended school within the year. He could read and write and speak English. His father was born in Indiana and his mother was born in Kentucky.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 23, 1920, Cloyd was enumerated in William F. Pierce household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana4, as Cloyd Pierce, son, age 4 years and 7 months. He was born in Indiana, his father born in Indiana and mother born in Kentucky.
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 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 Pierce family farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not discovered any draft registration records for Cloyd.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by Cloyd or his father that would have made him eligible for this benefit.
3.3. Service Records
I have not discovered any military service by Cloyd.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention Cloyd and his family.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Madison County, Indiana published a plat map in 1880, 1891, 1893, 1901, 1910, 1915, 1921, 1923, 1931 and 1940 that might be relevant to my search on the Pierce family.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available to search for Cloyd 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.
Sources:
1. Cloyd Pierce obituary, Anderson Daily Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana, 31 December 1962, page 6.
2. 1940 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Lafayette Township, enumeration district 48-49, SD 11, sheet 8A, dwelling 152, digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 December 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
3. William Pierce household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 48-45, SD 5, sheet 13B, dwelling 321, family 327; National Archives micropublication T 626.
4. William F. Pierce household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 119, SD 8, sheet 6A, dwelling 127, household 129; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449, page 6B.
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, December 15, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Robert Canaday (1777-1836), Wayne County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Robert Canaday (1777-1836) was the son of John Canaday and Margaret Thornburgh. His second marriage to Sarah Sumner (1788-1865) on September 15, 1827 in Wayne County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I did not have the date or place of their marriage. Sarah was the sister of Robert's first wife, Amy.
Robert was my maternal 2nd cousin 7 times removed. Our common ancestors were John Beals and Sarah Bowater. Robert died August 5, 1836 in Wayne County, Indiana.
Robert Canaday (1777-1836) was the son of John Canaday and Margaret Thornburgh. His second marriage to Sarah Sumner (1788-1865) on September 15, 1827 in Wayne County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I did not have the date or place of their marriage. Sarah was the sister of Robert's first wife, Amy.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/27VG-M5R : accessed 08 Dec 2013), Robert Canaday and Sarah Sumner, 1827. |
Labels:
Beals,
Bowater,
Canaday,
Sumner,
Thornburgh
Friday, December 13, 2013
Tax Protest : Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, 1887
Portland Commerical, Portland, Indiana, March 3, 1887, page 1 |
Ed. Comeercial [sic] : - This day closes February, and it will be long be remembered as one of the most unfavorable for work and business ever experienced in Jay county. The bad weather and other things that I will mention in this letter, has completely taken possession of the people in this, Madison, and Noble township. The County Commissioners, on the 3d day of this month, in special session, made a levy of 100 per cent. on the tax payers along the Bellfountain and Salem pike. This added to the first estimate, making a tax that is ruinous to the farming interests. The tax on the first quarter mile is five to six dollars per acre, and in proportion as it goes back. There was a meeting of tax payers held in Brake & Beard's Hall, the 16th, for the purpose of counseling as to the best course to pursue, in order to secure relief from such oppression.
The meeting was largely attended, resulting in the appointing of a committee of five of the tax payers, as follows: Esq. Birkhammer, David Banta, L.W. Lemaster, D.W. Atkinson, and Dr. Morehouse, who were to go to Portland, and examine all records, and take counsel as to the best thing to do, and report at an adjourned meeting, to be held the 24th. This committee reported at the last named meeting, with an itemized report, which shows beyond a doubt that "there is something rotten in Denmark." N. McCoy bid this pike off for $ 12,999. The records show that he has been allowed over $ 18,000. After allowing him this, and as liberal for everything pertaining to the pike, there are from six to eight thousand dollars they are asking the tax payers to pay into the treasury that the committee could not find out what would be done with it. The committee finds a contract signed by two commissioners, but not the engineer. This contract is on file, but not on record; the Auditor stating that it was not a proper document for record, as it was not properly signed. Following the committee's report, there was another committee appointed to take proper steps to bring it before the courts and see if there is any relief for us.
There is almost a universal uprising. The feeling here is, that men who hold office must hue to the line, if they want the respect and support of the people. The acts of our new commissioner will be examined with others, and if he is wabbling, he had better straighten up or get out of the way. There will be a cyclone overtake some of the boys if they don't look sharp. The pike has never been completed; it is the poorest excuse for a pike there is in Jay county. In order to comply with the specifications, it would take 1 1/2 yards to the rod for the entire line. If there is no relief from such oppresions as this, we will go west and grow up with the country.
TAX PAYER.
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Apparently, my paternal 2nd-great grandfather, Luman Walker Lemasters (1842-1931), was part of a group of tax protesters in the Salamonia area upset at the high tax levied by the Jay County Commissioners in 1887. Luman was a farmer, whose taxes were definitely affected by the tax increase.
Labels:
LeMaster
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Margaret Canaday (1797-1871), Wayne County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Margaret Canaday (1797-1871) was the daughter of Charles Canaday and Sarah Russell. Her marriage to James Harvey on October 12, 1820 in Wayne County, Indiana was located in the database. Prior to this find, I had a different date for their marriage.
Margaret was my maternal 3rd cousin 6 times removed. Our common ancestors were John Beals and Sarah Bowater. I have not traced any more on their family as of yet.
Margaret Canaday (1797-1871) was the daughter of Charles Canaday and Sarah Russell. Her marriage to James Harvey on October 12, 1820 in Wayne County, Indiana was located in the database. Prior to this find, I had a different date for their marriage.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/27VL-BTR : accessed 08 Dec 2013), James Harvey and Margaret Canaday, 1820. |
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Wright Deeds Clermont County Ohio
Researching at the Genealogy Center, I located the following Wright family records in Clermont County Ohio Deeds and Mortgages 1791-1830 an index by Alma Aicholtz Smith, 1991. Will be writing to the Clermont County Recorder to obtain copies of these:
1814 Wright, George from Hicks, Moses Book M-11:135 Evans Run
1807 Wright, George from Vanmeter, Joseph decd adm Book F-05:320 Acres? Pleasant Twp
1812 Wright, George (son) from Wright, Sarah (widow) Book K-09:064 A? Pleasant Twp
This appears to be my ancestor George Wright (1780-1855), son of John and Sarah (Fleming) Wright.
1820 Wright, James B. from Tibbs, William Book T-18:325 Power of Attorney
I do not know yet how this James B. Wright fits in with my family.
1807 Wright, John from Corbly, John by TxC Book E-04:366 Lot # 109 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Fisher, Maddon by TxC Book E-04:370 Outlot # 9 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Frazee, Jacob by TxC Book E-04:368 Lot # 383 Wmsburgh
1804 Wright, John from Lytle, William Book C-02:202 Lot # 120 Wmsburgh
1804 Wright, John from Lytle, William Book C-02:202 Lot # 120 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Montgomery, James by TxC Book E-04:364 Lot # 317 Wmsburgh
1803 Wright, John from Sinks, Nicholas Book C-02:101 Lot # 192, 194 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Tax Collector, Wms Twp Book E-04:368 Lot # 383 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Tax Collector, Wms Twp Book E-04:364 Lot # 317 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Tax Collector, Wms Twp Book E-04:370 Outlot # 9 Wmsburgh
1807 Wright, John from Tax Collector, Wms Twp Book E-04:366 Lot # 109 Wmsburgh
1804 Wright, John, assignee from Lytle, William Book C-02:176 Lot # 121 Wmsburgh
These records refer to my ancestor, John Wright (1755-1810)
1819 Wright, Joseph from Broadwell, Moses Book S-17:264 16a S-3856
1806 Wright, Joseph from Brown, Joel Book E:04-072 10 lots Wmsburgh
1813 Wright, Joseph from Huber, Jacob Book K-09:033 Quitclaim lots
1820 Wright, Joseph from Lewis, William Book U-19:119 Mtg 186a S-1115
1819 Wright, Joseph from Lewis, William Book S-17:262 66a S-1115
Not sure just yet how this Joseph Wright fits in with my family.
1811 Wright, Robert from Massie, Nathaniel Book H-07:065 209a Straight Cr
This record refers to Robert Wright (1757-1840), brother of my ancestor, John Wright.
1808 Wright, Sarah (mother) from Wright, George Book F-05:397 Acres? Pleas Twp
This record refers to my ancestor Sarah (Fleming) Wright and son George Wright (1780-1855)
1818 Wright, William M et al from Bagby, Robert Book R-16:204 Lot #88 Mechburgh
Not sure just yet how this William M. Wright fits into my family.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Lyndsey Canaday (1829-1920), Wayne County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Lyndsey Canaday (1829-1920), was the son of Robert Canaday and Sarah Sumner. His marriage license to Mary Elizabeth Gibson on October 27, 1856 in Wayne County, Indiana was found in the database. There was no return of the marriage. Prior to this find, I did not have any potential dates for their marriage. Lyndsey's surname is also spelled Kennedy in the record.
Lyndsey was my maternal 3rd cousin 6 times removed. Our common ancestors were John Beals and Sarah Bowater. Lyndsey and Mary raised four children in Wayne County, Indiana.
Lyndsey Canaday (1829-1920), was the son of Robert Canaday and Sarah Sumner. His marriage license to Mary Elizabeth Gibson on October 27, 1856 in Wayne County, Indiana was found in the database. There was no return of the marriage. Prior to this find, I did not have any potential dates for their marriage. Lyndsey's surname is also spelled Kennedy in the record.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/27VG-RGB : accessed 08 Dec 2013), Lindsay Kennedy and Mary E Gibson, . |
Monday, December 09, 2013
Wardlow Deeds Clermont County Ohio
Researching at the Genealogy Center, I located the following Wardlow family records in Clermont County Ohio Deeds and Mortgages 1791-1830 an index by Alma Aicholtz Smith, 1991. Will be writing to the Clermont County Recorder to obtain copies of these:
1815 Wardlow, Joseph to Wardlow, Robert Book N-12:025 289acres Life estate
1817 Wardlow, Robert to Wardlow, William decd heirs Book P-14:140 373 5/8acres
1815 Wardlow, Robert to Wardlow, Samuel Book M-11:379 150acres White Oak Creek
1806 Wardlow, Robert to Wardlow, John Book F-05:211 200acres White Oak Creek
The Robert Wardlow is my ancestor, Robert Wardlaw (c1745-1820) a Revolutionary War veteran from Rockbridge County, Virginia. He was married to Janet Downey. The William, Samuel and John mentioned were all his children, as was Joseph, who appeared to be granting Robert land in 1815.
Will be writing off for copies of these deeds.
Sunday, December 08, 2013
Greene Township Teacher's Institute, Jay County, Indiana, 1874
Jay County Granger, Portland, Indiana, February 5, 1874, page 3. |
Green Township Teacher's Institute convened at Union school house No. 8, January 17, 1874.
Superintendent Bell took the Chair, after which Jesse A. Smith was chosen Secretary and A.J. Haynes Critic. Roll called, Teachers present : D.M. Bunch, R.A. Bunch, W.P. Hiatt, A.J. Haynes, T.C. Stephenson, J. Lemaster, and J.A. Smith. The township Trustee, and a goodly number of Patrons was present.
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My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jacob Lemasters (1845-1922), the son of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters, was a teacher in Jay County for a number of years before relocating to Valley County, Nebraska.
Saturday, December 07, 2013
Wardlow & Wright Guardianships, Clermont County, Ohio
During my last visit to the Genealogy Center, I located the book Clermont County Ohio Wills, Estates & Guardianships, 1800-1851 an index by Aileen Whitt of New Richland, Ohio, 1986 which contained some information relative to my Wardlow and Wright ancestors. The surname Wardlaw became Wardlow when they moved into Ohio, and both are alternative spellings.
Page 191 – March 1813 Common Pleas Court Book B-64
Wardlow, James guardianship
Wardlow, Jane guardianship
Wardlow, Mary guardianship
Wardlow, Matilda guardianship
Wardlow, Philander guardianship
Wardlow, Robert guardianship
Wardlow, Samuel guardianship
These were all the children of William Wardlaw (1771-1812) and Isabel Nesbit. William was killed during the War of 1812.
Page 191 – December 1817 Common Pleas Court Book C-152
Wardlow, Samuel estate
Page 191 – July 1818 Common Pleas Court Book C-367
Wardlow, Samuel estate
Page 191 – March 1818 Common Pleas Court Book C-344
Wardlow, Samuel estate
Not sure just yet which Samuel this might be, but all these cases are probably related. Will have to request the records to find out.
Page 191 – November 1812 Common Pleas Court B-4
Wardlow, William estate
Page 191 – August 1814 Common Pleas Court Book B-248
Wardlow, William estate
Page 191 – Jun 1819 Probate Court Will Book B-330
Wardlow, William estate
Page 192 – Probate Court Microfilm Book 6-875
Wardlow, William estate
Page 192 – August 1814 Common Pleas Book B-293
Wardlow, William estate
Page 192 – March 1814 Common Pleas Book B-229
Wardlow, William estate
Page 192 – March 1813 Probate Court Will Book A-75
Wardlow, William estate
Page 192 – Probate Court Microfilm Book 8-1604
Wardlow, William estate
These three all likely relate to William Wardlaw (1771-1812), killed during the War of 1812.
Page 205 – October 1824 Probate Court Will Book C-284
Wright, George estate
Page 205 – Probate Court Microfilm Book 6-918
Wright, George estate
I’m not sure how this George Wright might be related to my family. Will have to request the records to find out.
Page 205 – August 1814 Common Pleas Book B-247
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Page 205 – August 1814 Common Pleas Book B-286
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Page 205 – March 1819 Probate Will Book B-301
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Page 205 – November 1815 Common Pleas Book B-539
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Page 205 – September 1814 Probate Will Book A-232
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Page 205 – early 1818 Probate Will Book B-170
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Page 205 – August 1814 Probate Will Book A-193
Zumwalt, Henry estate
Henry Zumwalt was the husband of Martha Wardlaw (1776-1855). He was a colonel of the Ohio Militia during the War of 1812.
Friday, December 06, 2013
Teachers Institute, December 27, 1873, Jay County, Indiana
Jay County Granger, Portland, Indiana, January 15, 1874, page 4 |
Penmanship by T.W. Fields, subject, Spacing and Shading, giving the standard measure for spacing, giving the distance between letters, words and sentences. Thinks he would not teach beginner shading on account of blotting theis books. Physiology, T.W. Fields. Gave a description of the circulation. Mr. J. Lemaster, conducted a recitation in History. Has pupils to arise and give all the events relating to some particular period, other members arise, correct all mistakes and give additional thoughts, omitted by the first. Sometimes has pupils to read the lesson before reciting. Remarks on the subject by McLaughlin also by Walters, and Whitsel. Remarks by the Trustee, does not approve of History taking the place of readers in the school. Recess.
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This article recites how Jacob Lemasters (1845-1922), son of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters, gave a presentation as a history teacher at the Teachers Institute held December 27, 1873 at School House No. 4 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Jacob was my paternal 2nd-great granduncle.
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Teachers Institute Program, Jay County, Indiana, 1874
Jay County Granger, Portland, Indiana, January 15, 1874, page 2 |
Jacob Lemaster, chairman John W. Mason, secretary.
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Another article regarding the school teacher career of Jacob Lemasters (1845-1922), son of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters.
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Report of County Teacher's Institute, Jay County, Indiana 1873
Jay County Granger, Portland, Indiana, December 4, 1873, page 2. |
Report of County Teacher's Institute
Liber, Ind. Nov. 17.
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Mr. J. Lemaster gave his method of constructing and arranging a school house.
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Another report of Jacob Lemasters (1845-1922), son of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters, who taught school in Jay County. An earlier article indicated that he taught in Greene Township.
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Marriage Notice : William Wilson to Jane Lemaster, Jay County, Indiana 1873
Portland Democrat, Portland, Indiana, November 20, 1873, page 2. |
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The matrimonial market has been lively since our last, and stock has gone up, we quote - on Thursday 13th inst. Mr. Chris Runkle, of Madison township, to Miss Matilda Bickle, of Pike township, and on the same day by Rev Philip Lemaster, Mr. William Wilson, of Pike, to Miss Jane Lemaster, of Madison. We think the boys have made a fair exchange and provided themselves with warm comforters, may theirs be a happy lot, and they never regret the day they started on their matrimonial voyages.
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The Jane Lemaster mentioned is Phebe Jane Lemasters (1847- ), daughter of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) LeMasters. The minister, Philip Lemasters (1836-1915) was her older brother. William and Jane lived in Pike and Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana after their marriage.
Monday, December 02, 2013
Rebecca Sills (1844-1922), Wabash County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Rebecca Sills (1844-1922) was the daughter of George Sills and Mary Grimes. Her second marriage to Henry Bussard on October 25, 1877 in Wabash County, Indiana was located in the database. Her first husband was Isaiah Landis. Prior to the find, I did not have any documentation for their marriage.
Rebecca was Eileen's maternal 2nd-great grandaunt. Her common ancestors were George Sills and Mary Grimes. Rebecca died January 7, 1922 in Wells County, Indiana.
Rebecca Sills (1844-1922) was the daughter of George Sills and Mary Grimes. Her second marriage to Henry Bussard on October 25, 1877 in Wabash County, Indiana was located in the database. Her first husband was Isaiah Landis. Prior to the find, I did not have any documentation for their marriage.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/27KG-Y2F : accessed 23 Nov 2013), Henry Bussard and Rebecca Landis, 1877. |
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Exploratory Data Analysis: William McClellan Pierce (1913-1978)
William McClellan Pierce (1913-1978) 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
McClellan was born March 17, 1913 in Madison County, Indiana, according to my database. 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 newspaper accounts for mention of McClellan's birth. The Alexandria-Monroe Public Library has newspapers from the early 1900s. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Pierce 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 any baptismal record for McClellan. The Pierce family were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that McClellan was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
McClellan married Geneva Ruth Aldridge sometime between 1930 and 1933, probably in Madison County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items on my next research trip.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Once I've obtained the exact date of their marriage, I can search contemporary newspaper accounts for mention of their nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Once I'm able to determine the exact date of their marriage, I can also search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if there was mention of any anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication of any divorce, but a thorough search of Madison County, Indiana court records would need to be completed.
1.3. Death Certificate
McClellan died November 24, 1978 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana1. I do not yet 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
McClellan's obituary appeared in the November 26, 1978 edition of the Anderson, Indiana Herald-Bulletin1. I have not yet transcribed this obituary for this blog. Will need to add this to my "to-do" items.
Will need to research other local newspapers to see if mention was also made of his obituary.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to check with the records of the funeral home to see if they have any additional information regarding McClellan's funeral.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
McClellan's tombstone in the Park View Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana2 has been photographed.
A link to his memorial page at the FindAGrave website is here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 16, 1940, McClellan appears as head of household in Ward 1, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana3 as McClinnin Pierce, age 26, married, born in Indiana. He had completed 1 year of college. His residence in 1935 was on a farm in Alexandria, Indiana. He owned his own home, valued at $2500. His occupation was listed as a laborer in an auto factory.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 23, 1930, McClellan was enumerated in the William Pierce household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana4 as William M. Pierce, son, age 17. He had attended school within the year and could read and write and speak English. He was born in Indiana, his father born in Indiana and mother born in Kentucky.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 23, 1920, McClellan was enumerated in the William F. Pierce household in Frankton, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana5, as McClellan, son, age 6. He had attended school within the year, could read and write and speak English. He was born in Indiana, his father was born in Indiana and his mother born in Kentucky.
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 purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Pierce family farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not discovered any draft registration records for McClellan.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by McClellan or his father that would have made him eligible for this benefit.
3.3. Service Records
I have not discovered any military service by McClellan.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention McClellan and his family.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Madison County, Indiana published a plat map in 1880, 1891, 1893, 1901, 1910, 1915, 1921, 1923, 1931 and 1940 that might be relevant for my search on the Pierce family.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available to research for McClellan 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.
Sources:
1. Anderson, Indiana, Herald Bulletin, November 26, 1978.
2. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 November 2013).
3. 1940 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 1, Alexandria, enumeration district 48-52, SD 11, sheet 61A, dwelling 114; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 November 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. William Pierce household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 48-45, SD 5, sheet 13B, dwelling 321, family 327; National Archives micropublication T626.
5. William F. Pierce household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 119, SD 8, sheet 6A, dwelling 127, household 129; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449, page 6B.
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.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
McClellan was born March 17, 1913 in Madison County, Indiana, according to my database. 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 newspaper accounts for mention of McClellan's birth. The Alexandria-Monroe Public Library has newspapers from the early 1900s. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Pierce 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 any baptismal record for McClellan. The Pierce family were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that McClellan was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
McClellan married Geneva Ruth Aldridge sometime between 1930 and 1933, probably in Madison County, Indiana. I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items on my next research trip.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Once I've obtained the exact date of their marriage, I can search contemporary newspaper accounts for mention of their nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Once I'm able to determine the exact date of their marriage, I can also search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if there was mention of any anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication of any divorce, but a thorough search of Madison County, Indiana court records would need to be completed.
1.3. Death Certificate
McClellan died November 24, 1978 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana1. I do not yet 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
McClellan's obituary appeared in the November 26, 1978 edition of the Anderson, Indiana Herald-Bulletin1. I have not yet transcribed this obituary for this blog. Will need to add this to my "to-do" items.
Will need to research other local newspapers to see if mention was also made of his obituary.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to check with the records of the funeral home to see if they have any additional information regarding McClellan's funeral.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
McClellan's tombstone in the Park View Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana2 has been photographed.
A link to his memorial page at the FindAGrave website is here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 16, 1940, McClellan appears as head of household in Ward 1, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana3 as McClinnin Pierce, age 26, married, born in Indiana. He had completed 1 year of college. His residence in 1935 was on a farm in Alexandria, Indiana. He owned his own home, valued at $2500. His occupation was listed as a laborer in an auto factory.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 23, 1930, McClellan was enumerated in the William Pierce household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana4 as William M. Pierce, son, age 17. He had attended school within the year and could read and write and speak English. He was born in Indiana, his father born in Indiana and mother born in Kentucky.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 23, 1920, McClellan was enumerated in the William F. Pierce household in Frankton, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana5, as McClellan, son, age 6. He had attended school within the year, could read and write and speak English. He was born in Indiana, his father was born in Indiana and his mother born in Kentucky.
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 purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Pierce family farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not discovered any draft registration records for McClellan.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by McClellan or his father that would have made him eligible for this benefit.
3.3. Service Records
I have not discovered any military service by McClellan.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention McClellan and his family.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Madison County, Indiana published a plat map in 1880, 1891, 1893, 1901, 1910, 1915, 1921, 1923, 1931 and 1940 that might be relevant for my search on the Pierce family.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available to research for McClellan 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.
Sources:
1. Anderson, Indiana, Herald Bulletin, November 26, 1978.
2. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 November 2013).
3. 1940 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 1, Alexandria, enumeration district 48-52, SD 11, sheet 61A, dwelling 114; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 November 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. William Pierce household, 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 48-45, SD 5, sheet 13B, dwelling 321, family 327; National Archives micropublication T626.
5. William F. Pierce household, 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 119, SD 8, sheet 6A, dwelling 127, household 129; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449, page 6B.
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.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
J. Lemaster, School teacher, Greene Township, Jay County, Indiana, 1873
Portland Democrat, Portland, Indiana, November 13, 1873, page 2 |
by Hoosier
It has been sometime since I used the pencil to report from old Greene on account of bad health and pressure of business.
Times are still dull. Staves are about the only thing that bring money, and there are cords after cords being hauled from this part of the county. There will be no timber left in Greene township unless the destruction soon ceases.
Our farmers have been busy for last few days gathering corn. The crop is not so good as was expected. The prospect for wheat is promising. Looks well, and a large quantity sowed.
Our new school house is progressing finely. A few more fair days and it will be ready for school. This will be a pleasure to people of that vicinity, as they have never had educational conveniences.
The grave yard at school house No. 1 has been fenced, which speaks well for the people of that neighborhood.
Our fall schools will closes, except one, this week, and the winter term will commence the 24th of this month, in charge of the following excellent teachers:
Dist. No. 1 - Miss Emma Adair, 1st term.
do No. 2 - R.A. Bunch, 5th term.
do No. 3. - Miss A.E. Rider, 2nd term.
do No. 4 - W.P. Hiatt, 3rd term.
do No. 5 - J. Lemaster, 2nd term.
do No. 6 - T.C. Stephenson, 1st term.
do No. 7 - D.M. Bunch, 5th term.
do No. 8 - J.A. Smith,
do No. 9 - A.J. Hays, 7th term, besides teaching two subscription schools.
Their labors heretofore have been crowned with success, and they commence their present term in full confidence of the citizens. Hoping they may discharge their duties with credit to themselves and honor to their employer, I remain their well-wisher.
Good health and plenty of work; money scarce.
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I believe that this J. Lemaster is Jacob Lemasters (1845-1922), son of Rev. Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters. Jacob was a school teacher and farmer. I have not located him in the 1870 census, but in the 1880 census they were living in Noble Township. Jacob was a younger brother to my 2nd-great grandfather, Luman Walker Lemasters Jr. (1842-1931). Jacob was married to Sarah Ann Halfhill (1844-1920) and they moved to Ord, Valley County, Nebraska in the 1880s.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Lois Beryl Stewart (1889-1966), Jay County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Lois Beryl Stewart (1889-1966) was the daughter of Richard Perry Stewart and Rachel Ann Wehrly. Her marriage on July 24, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I had only the date, but no location for their marriage.
Lois was my paternal second cousin twice removed. Our common ancestors were Johannes Wehrly and Barbara Petry. Lois died in 1966 in Jay County, Indiana.
Lois Beryl Stewart (1889-1966) was the daughter of Richard Perry Stewart and Rachel Ann Wehrly. Her marriage on July 24, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana was found in the database. Prior to this find, I had only the date, but no location for their marriage.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6R5-KNH : accessed 23 Nov 2013), Earl O Burdg and Lois Beryl Stewart, . |
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Barbara Buck (1795-1878), Henry County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Barbara Buck's (1795-1878) marriage to James Groenendyke in Henry County, Indiana on June 3, 1826 was found in the database. Her name is spelled as Barbary in the record. Prior to this find, I had the date and place of the marriage, but had not located an actual record.
Barbara was the second wife of my maternal 5-great grandfather, James Groenendyke. They had seven children and lived in Henry and Fayette Counties, Indiana. Barbara died September 17, 1878.
Barbara Buck's (1795-1878) marriage to James Groenendyke in Henry County, Indiana on June 3, 1826 was found in the database. Her name is spelled as Barbary in the record. Prior to this find, I had the date and place of the marriage, but had not located an actual record.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXFR-YJL : accessed 23 Nov 2013), James Groenendyke and Barbary Buck, . |
Labels:
Buck,
Groenendyke
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Cummings Family Winston County, Alabama
While at the Genealogy Center in Ft. Wayne, I looked at the Family Maps of Winston County Alabama by Gregory Boyd for the Cummings family. This book is one that I will need to add to my library, as I feel I will need to go back to it again and again. Found some of Eileen’s relatives under a number of different spelling variations, including Cummins and Comeens.
Land purchases made in the pre-Civil War era help place these individuals next to each other, indicating close relationships. For instance, Eileen’s known ancestor Wyatt Cummings, or Wiatt Cummins in the record, was in Section 27 next to Patrick Cummins as well as Riley Cummins. Other families in the same section include Henson, Miller and Weaver. Wyatt’s wife was Marguerite Henson.
Wyatt’s father, Spencer, had land in Section 22 and Lindsay Commens had land in Section 23, all in close proximity. While I’ve seen some of this information before from the BLM GLO Records, it was nice to see them in a map format so that I could locate how closely the families lived to each other.
Now I just need to work out the details and abstract the records for my files.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thomas Jefferson Bucher (1858-1938), Jay County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Thomas Jefferson Bucher (1858-1938) was the son of John B. Bucher and Catherine Wehrly. His marriage on February 27, 1881 in Jay County, Indiana to Louisa Bollinger was found in the database. Prior to this find, I didn't have the date or place of their marriage.
Thomas was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed. Our common ancestors were Johannes Wehrly and Barbara Petry. Thomas and Louise had one son. Thomas died October 31, 1938.
Thomas Jefferson Bucher (1858-1938) was the son of John B. Bucher and Catherine Wehrly. His marriage on February 27, 1881 in Jay County, Indiana to Louisa Bollinger was found in the database. Prior to this find, I didn't have the date or place of their marriage.
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6RR-KNT : accessed 23 Nov 2013), Thomas Bucher and Louiza Bolinger, 1881. |
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