Nancy Sheets1

F, b. 1836
FatherJohn Sheets1 b. 30 Dec 1795, d. 20 May 1864
MotherHannah Hoover1 b. 15 Feb 1800, d. 24 Nov 1886
Last Edited12 Oct 2004
Birth*Nancy Sheets was born in 1836 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Sheets; page 406, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 8 children at home; spelled "Sheats;" many of the ages appear to be completely unreliable.2 
(Witness) CensusNancy Sheets appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Sheets; page 741, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 5 aging children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

David Sheets1

M, b. 1819, d. 11 May 1874
FatherJohn Sheets1 b. 30 Dec 1795, d. 20 May 1864
MotherHannah Hoover1 b. 15 Feb 1800, d. 24 Nov 1886
Last Edited12 Oct 2004
Birth*David Sheets was born in 1819 at Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Sheets; page 406, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 8 children at home; spelled "Sheats;" many of the ages appear to be completely unreliable.3 
Marriage*David Sheets married Sarah A. Nixon circa 1853 at Indiana.1 
Census*David Sheets appeared on the census of 2 August 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 741, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 daughter; lived next to parents.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 14, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children at home; listed as "Daniel."4 
Death*He died on 11 May 1874 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Omega Cemetery.2 
ObitDavid's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 16 May 1874:
Akron News, May 14, 1874
DIED. -DAVID L. SHEETS died very suddenly last Monday. He was in the field plowing until very shortly bfore his death. Cause not accounted for.5 

Family

Sarah A. Nixon b. 1832, d. a 1875
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 May 1874.

Sarah A. Nixon1

F, b. 1832, d. after 1875
Last Edited24 Oct 2006
Birth*Sarah A. Nixon was born in 1832 at Canada.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1853,her married name was Sheets.1 
Marriage*She married David Sheets, son of John Sheets and Hannah Hoover, circa 1853 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah A. Nixon appeared on the census of 2 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of David Sheets; page 741, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 daughter; lived next to parents.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah A. Nixon appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of David Sheets; page 14, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children at home; listed as "Daniel."3 
Death*Sarah A. Nixon died after 1875 at Indiana; buried at the Omega Cemetery; no date.2 
Married Name As of 7 July 1875,her married name was Good.4,5 
Marriage*She married Isaac Good on 7 July 1875 at Fulton, Indiana.4,5 
Census*Sarah A. Nixon appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 82B, living with her second husband, Isaac Good; 1 son by first marriage present.6 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Rochester Twp. East, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Isaac Good; ED 40, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home; Sarah reported 3 children, 2 living by her first marriage.4 

Family 1

David Sheets b. 1819, d. 11 May 1874
Children

Family 2

Isaac Good b. Jul 1826, d. c 1911

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S125] Jean C. & Wendell Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Emily Sheets1

F, b. 1855, d. 23 May 1866
FatherDavid Sheets1 b. 1819, d. 11 May 1874
MotherSarah A. Nixon1 b. 1832, d. a 1875
Last Edited3 Apr 2003
Birth*Emily Sheets was born in 1855 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of David Sheets; page 741, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 daughter; lived next to parents.1 
Death*Emily Sheets died on 23 May 1866 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Rochester Chronicle, 31 May 1866.

Emma Gertrude Poling1

F, b. 16 June 1880, d. circa 19 July 1934
FatherWilliam Poling2 b. 13 Sep 1837, d. 18 Jun 1918
MotherCaroline Slisher2 b. 15 Jun 1840, d. c 16 Nov 1912
Last Edited23 Mar 2004
Birth*Emma Gertrude Poling was born on 16 June 1880 at Lyon, Kansas.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Americus, Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Poling; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 10 children, 9 living.2 
(Witness) CensusEmma Gertrude Poling appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Americus Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Poling; ED 39, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 50 years, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Married Name As of 24 November 1915,her married name was Ralston.6 
Marriage*Emma Gertrude Poling married Verl V. Ralston on 24 November 1915 at Lyon, Kansas; divorced.6,7 
Census*Emma Gertrude Poling appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Cottonwood Falls, Chase, Kansas, ED 5, sheet 5B, occupation housemaid-hotel, divorced, living with Henrietta Maxey, operator of the hotel.7 
Death*She died circa 19 July 1934 at Lyon, Kansas.8 

Family

Verl V. Ralston b. bt 1870 - 1880

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S786] Clerissa H. Tatterson, Poling Family History, page 369.
  4. [S798] "Military File of William Poling."
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S149] Flint Hills Genealogical Society, Lyon County, Kansas Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S148] Robert A. and Lois L. Hodge, Emporia Gazette Death Notices, 19 and 21 July 1934.

Robert Poling1

M, b. 6 March 1883, d. 24 June 1915
FatherWilliam Poling1 b. 13 Sep 1837, d. 18 Jun 1918
MotherCaroline Slisher1 b. 15 Jun 1840, d. c 16 Nov 1912
Last Edited23 Mar 2004
Birth*Robert Poling was born on 6 March 1883 at Lyon, Kansas.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Americus, Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Poling; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusRobert Poling appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Americus Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Poling; ED 39, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 50 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
Death*Robert Poling died on 24 June 1915 at Lyon, Kansas, at age 32.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S786] Clerissa H. Tatterson, Poling Family History, page 369.
  3. [S798] "Military File of William Poling."
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Jefferson R. Knowles1

M, b. May 1848, d. 22 June 1911
Last Edited18 Oct 2006
Birth*Jefferson R. Knowles was born in May 1848 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*He married Martha P. (?) circa 1872 at Georgia; no marriage record.1 
CensusJefferson R. Knowles appeared on the census of 1880 at Hawkinsville, Barbour, Alabama, page 106C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, ED 16, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) DeathHe witnessed the death of Martha P. (?) between 1901 and 1910 at Alabama; Jefferson was widowed in 1910 census.3 
CensusJefferson R. Knowles appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Beat 17, Elmore, Alabama, ED 88, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, living alone.3 
Death*He died on 22 June 1911 at Montgomery, Alabama, at age 63.4 

Family

Martha P. (?) b. Jan 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S649] Center for Health Statistics State of Alabama, Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959, Montgomery, Vol. 19, cert. 581.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.

Alexander Knowles1

M, b. 1881
FatherJefferson R. Knowles1 b. May 1848, d. 22 Jun 1911
MotherMartha P. (?)2 b. Jan 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Alexander Knowles was born in 1881 at Alabama; only 5 children, so he is either a cousin or a son by a different name.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Joliet, Will, Illinois, in the household of Alfred Joseph Knowles; ED 180, sheet 3A, occupation foreman-coke oven, single, boarding; his brother Alexander lived in the same house and was a superintendent at the coke oven.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.

Martha P. (?)1

F, b. January 1842, d. between 1901 and 1910
Last Edited18 Oct 2006
Birth*Martha P. (?) was born in January 1842 at Georgia.1 
Married Name As of circa 1872,her married name was Knowles.1 
Marriage*She married Jefferson R. Knowles circa 1872 at Georgia; no marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusMartha P. (?) appeared on the census of 1880 Hawkinsville, Barbour, Alabama, in the household of Jefferson R. Knowles; page 106C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusMartha P. (?) appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Jefferson R. Knowles; ED 16, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
Death*Martha P. (?) died between 1901 and 1910 at Alabama; Jefferson was widowed in 1910 census.3 

Family

Jefferson R. Knowles b. May 1848, d. 22 Jun 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.

J. L. Knowles1

M, b. April 1888
FatherJefferson R. Knowles1 b. May 1848, d. 22 Jun 1911
MotherMartha P. (?)1 b. Jan 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*J. L. Knowles was born in April 1888 at Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Jefferson R. Knowles; ED 16, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Leona Knowles1

F, b. November 1873, d. 29 December 1945
FatherJefferson R. Knowles1 b. May 1848, d. 22 Jun 1911
MotherMartha P. (?)1 b. Jan 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Leona Knowles was born in November 1873 at Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Hawkinsville, Barbour, Alabama, in the household of Jefferson R. Knowles; page 106C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.2 
Married Name As of circa 1895,her married name was Simmons.3 
Marriage*Leona Knowles married Albert C. Simmons circa 1895 at Alabama.3 
(Witness) CensusLeona Knowles appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 16, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.3 
(Witness) CensusLeona Knowles appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Precint 9, Cold Springs, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 81, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusLeona Knowles appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Deatsville Town, Precinct 9 (Cold Springs), Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 15, sheet 27A, occupation farmer, occupation farmer, owned real estate, no radio, 1 child at home.5 
Death*Leona Knowles died on 29 December 1945 at Montgomery, Alabama, at age 72; probably - index has very little information.6 

Family

Albert C. Simmons b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S649] Center for Health Statistics State of Alabama, Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959, Montgomery, Vol. 50, Cert. 24887.

Albert C. Simmons1

M, b. May 1871, d. December 1936
Last Edited9 May 2003
Birth*Albert C. Simmons was born in May 1871 at Alabama.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 at Manningham, Butler, Alabama, page 438A, living with parents.2 
Marriage*He married Leona Knowles, daughter of Jefferson R. Knowles and Martha P. (?), circa 1895 at Alabama.1 
Census*Albert C. Simmons appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, ED 16, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Precinct 9, Elmore, Alabama, ED 80, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Precint 9, Cold Springs, Elmore, Alabama, ED 81, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Deatsville Town, Precinct 9 (Cold Springs), Elmore, Alabama, ED 15, sheet 27A, occupation farmer, occupation farmer, owned real estate, no radio, 1 child at home.5 
Death*He died in December 1936 at Elmore, Alabama, at age 65; probably, index has very little information.6 

Family

Leona Knowles b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S649] Center for Health Statistics State of Alabama, Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959, Vol. 57, no certificate no.

Myra B. Simmons1

F, b. February 1896
FatherAlbert C. Simmons1 b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
MotherLeona Knowles1 b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Myra B. Simmons was born in February 1896 at Butler, Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 16, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusMyra B. Simmons appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Precinct 9, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 80, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Albert Simmons1

M, b. August 1897
FatherAlbert C. Simmons1 b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
MotherLeona Knowles1 b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Albert Simmons was born in August 1897 at Butler, Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 16, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusAlbert Simmons appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Precinct 9, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 80, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ruth Louise Simmons1

F, b. September 1899
FatherAlbert C. Simmons2 b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
MotherLeona Knowles2 b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Ruth Louise Simmons was born in September 1899 at Butler, Alabama.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Precinct 9, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 16, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusRuth Louise Simmons appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Precinct 9, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 80, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.3 
(Witness) CensusRuth Louise Simmons appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Precint 9, Cold Springs, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 81, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Stephen Knowles1

M, b. 1874
FatherJefferson R. Knowles1 b. May 1848, d. 22 Jun 1911
MotherMartha P. (?)1 b. Jan 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Stephen Knowles was born in 1874 at Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 Hawkinsville, Barbour, Alabama, in the household of Jefferson R. Knowles; page 106C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles Knowles1

M, b. 1878
FatherJefferson R. Knowles1 b. May 1848, d. 22 Jun 1911
MotherMartha P. (?)1 b. Jan 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Charles Knowles was born in 1878 at Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 Hawkinsville, Barbour, Alabama, in the household of Jefferson R. Knowles; page 106C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Frances Simmons1

F, b. 1912
FatherAlbert C. Simmons1 b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
MotherLeona Knowles1 b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Frances Simmons was born in 1912 at Elmore, Alabama.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Precint 9, Cold Springs, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 81, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusFrances Simmons appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Deatsville Town, Precinct 9 (Cold Springs), Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 15, sheet 27A, occupation farmer, occupation farmer, owned real estate, no radio, 1 child at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mattie S. Simmons1

F, b. 1901
FatherAlbert C. Simmons1 b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
MotherLeona Knowles1 b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Mattie S. Simmons was born in 1901 at Butler, Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Precinct 9, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 80, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 
(Witness) CensusMattie S. Simmons appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Precint 9, Cold Springs, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 81, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Marvin Simmons1

M, b. 1903
FatherAlbert C. Simmons1 b. May 1871, d. Dec 1936
MotherLeona Knowles1 b. Nov 1873, d. 29 Dec 1945
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Marvin Simmons was born in 1903 at Butler, Alabama.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Precinct 9, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 80, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 
(Witness) CensusMarvin Simmons appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Precint 9, Cold Springs, Elmore, Alabama, in the household of Albert C. Simmons; ED 81, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Manford A. Newell1

M, b. April 1893
FatherRobert W. Newell1 b. 27 Jul 1848, d. 7 Jun 1927
MotherEliza E. Miller1 b. 16 Aug 1859, d. 7 Jan 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Manford A. Newell was born in April 1893 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Robert W. Newell; ED 36, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 20 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 
(Witness) CensusManford A. Newell appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Robert W. Newell; ED 52, sheet 12A, occupation county assessor, owned home, widowed, 1 son living with him.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Laura Newell1

F, b. August 1881
FatherRobert W. Newell1 b. 27 Jul 1848, d. 7 Jun 1927
MotherEliza E. Miller1 b. 16 Aug 1859, d. 7 Jan 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Laura Newell was born in August 1881 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Robert Raymond Newell1

M, b. June 1883
FatherRobert W. Newell1 b. 27 Jul 1848, d. 7 Jun 1927
MotherEliza E. Miller1 b. 16 Aug 1859, d. 7 Jan 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Robert Raymond Newell was born in June 1883 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Ruth Newell1

F, b. August 1885
FatherRobert W. Newell1 b. 27 Jul 1848, d. 7 Jun 1927
MotherEliza E. Miller1 b. 16 Aug 1859, d. 7 Jan 1910
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Ruth Newell was born in August 1885 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Bertie Newell1

F, b. June 1873, d. before 7 June 1927
FatherRobert W. Newell1 b. 27 Jul 1848, d. 7 Jun 1927
MotherEliza A. Johnson1 b. 3 Nov 1850, d. 18 May 1879
Last Edited26 Mar 2003
Birth*Bertie Newell was born in June 1873 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Robert W. Newell; page 47B, occupation farmer, second marriage, 2 children and Ester A. Newell, his mother.1 
Married Name As of 8 May 1892,her married name was Collins.3,4 
Marriage*Bertie Newell married Edward B. Collins on 8 May 1892 at Fulton, Indiana.3,4 
(Witness) CensusBertie Newell appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Edward B. Collins; ED 42, sheet 22A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.3 
Death*Bertie Newell died before 7 June 1927; not listed as a survivor in father's obituary.5 

Family

Edward B. Collins b. Aug 1867
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 544.
  5. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Robert Newell, 7 June 1927.

Edward B. Collins1,2

M, b. August 1867
Last Edited26 Mar 2003
Birth*Edward B. Collins was born in August 1867 at Indiana.1,2 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 at Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 433C, appears to be the same Edward Collins living with James and Mary Baldwin.3 
Marriage*He married Bertie Newell, daughter of Robert W. Newell and Eliza A. Johnson, on 8 May 1892 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 
Census*Edward B. Collins appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 22A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 
NoteB* COLLINS, E. B. [Rochester, Indiana]
[Adv] Buggies and Harness. - - - I have on hand and furnish to order any kind of buggy, carriage, trap or light rig the market affords, and I sell them very reasonably. I also handle all kinds of robes, whips, harness and horse furnishing goods. E. B. COLLINS, North of Arlington Hotel.
[Rochester Sentinel, Friday, March 16, 1900] [Adv] In my new Buggy Room on Main Street, just north of the Arlington Hotel, I have set up, and ready for your inspection 100 different vehicles - - - - E. B. COLLINS. Cash or Credit. Live Stock taken in exchange.
[Rochester Sentinel, Monday,April 25, 1904] TWO BUSINESS CHANGES There are two business changes in Rochester, one the selling out of E. B. Collins to Isom R. New and Lee Miller, and the other, Ike Onstott, buying a half interest in the J. D. Holman stock of shoes.
Invoicing will begin at the E. B. Collins store the latter part of the week, and the new proprietors will take charge as soon as that is completed. Messrs New and Miller were formerly associated in business, having conducted a large hardware store at Macy for several years. Mr. Miller has had twelve years experience in the business and had recently been employed at the Stoner & Black hardware store. .[Rochester Sentinel, Tuesday, February 13, 1906] 

Family

Bertie Newell b. Jun 1873, d. b 7 Jun 1927
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 544.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Laura M. Collins1

F, b. August 1892
FatherEdward B. Collins1 b. Aug 1867
MotherBertie Newell1 b. Jun 1873, d. b 7 Jun 1927
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Laura M. Collins was born in August 1892 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Edward B. Collins; ED 42, sheet 22A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Helen M. Collins1

F, b. September 1893
FatherEdward B. Collins1 b. Aug 1867
MotherBertie Newell1 b. Jun 1873, d. b 7 Jun 1927
Last Edited25 Mar 2003
Birth*Helen M. Collins was born in September 1893 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Edward B. Collins; ED 42, sheet 22A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Katryna VanMater1,2

F, b. 1900, d. 1976
Last Edited28 Apr 2014
Birth*Katryna VanMater was born in 1900 at New York.1 
Married Name As of circa 1921,her married name was Rhodes.1 
Marriage*She married Russell Rooney Rhodes, son of David E. Rhodes and Edith Rooney, circa 1921.1 
(Witness) CensusKatryna VanMater appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Peru, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Russell Rooney Rhodes; ED 15, sheet 11A, occupation postmaster, renting-$40 month, 1 child.1 
Census*Katryna VanMater and Russell Rooney Rhodes appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Peru, Miami, Indiana, ED 52-16, sheet 7B, occupation lawyer-private practice, 2 children.3 
Death*Katryna VanMater died in 1976; no place information available; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru.4 

Family

Russell Rooney Rhodes b. 16 Jun 1897, d. 10 Jul 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2267] Pat Rhodes, "Rhodes of Miami County Indiana," e-mail to Al Field, 28 April 2014.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Miami, Indiana.

Marcia Rhodes1

F, b. 1925
FatherRussell Rooney Rhodes1 b. 16 Jun 1897, d. 10 Jul 1957
MotherKatryna VanMater1 b. 1900, d. 1976
Last Edited28 Apr 2014
Birth*Marcia Rhodes was born in 1925 at Peru, Miami, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Peru, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Russell Rooney Rhodes; ED 15, sheet 11A, occupation postmaster, renting-$40 month, 1 child.1 
(Witness) CensusMarcia Rhodes appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 Peru, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Russell Rooney Rhodes and Katryna VanMater; ED 52-16, sheet 7B, occupation lawyer-private practice, 2 children.2 
NoteB* Married name Cauley.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  3. [S2267] Pat Rhodes, "Rhodes of Miami County Indiana," e-mail to Al Field, 28 April 2014.