Fred C. Tustin1

M, b. between 1890 and 1900
Last Edited13 Feb 2004
Birth*Fred C. Tustin was born between 1890 and 1900.1 
Marriage*He married Clara Hovermale, daughter of Franklin Hovermale and Rilla Belle Householder, on 2 August 1947.1 

Family

Clara Hovermale b. 10 Aug 1896

Citations

  1. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 91.

Randolph Steffey1,2

M, b. 1901
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Randolph Steffey was born in 1901 at Illinois.1,2 
Marriage*He married Violet I. Hovermale, daughter of Franklin Hovermale and Rilla Belle Householder, circa 1922 at Illinois; no marriage record; probably in Illinois.1,2 
Census*Randolph Steffey appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, ED 13, sheet 5B, occupation proprietor-auto repair shop, renting-$25 month, no radio, 1 child at home.2 

Family

Violet I. Hovermale b. 4 Feb 1902, d. 28 Jul 1992
Child

Citations

  1. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 91.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Gail Steffey1

M, b. 1927
FatherRandolph Steffey1 b. 1901
MotherViolet I. Hovermale1 b. 4 Feb 1902, d. 28 Jul 1992
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*Gail Steffey was born in 1927 at Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of Randolph Steffey; ED 13, sheet 5B, occupation proprietor-auto repair shop, renting-$25 month, no radio, 1 child at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles O. Murphy1

M, b. between 1895 and 1905
Last Edited13 Feb 2004
Birth*Charles O. Murphy was born between 1895 and 1905.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Wolford, daughter of Charles W. Wolford and Francis Rebecca Kepler, on 14 July 1923 at Cass, Indiana.1 

Family

Ruth Wolford b. 1 Jan 1901

Citations

  1. [S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book W 46, page 122.

Opal June Slisher1

F, b. 1920, d. 1920
FatherCarlton L. Slisher1 b. 15 Dec 1877, d. 1 Nov 1946
MotherMabel Zinn1 b. 10 Sep 1883, d. 4 Sep 1955
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Death*Opal June Slisher died in 1920 at Branch, Michigan; buried at the Bronson Cemetery.1 
Birth*She was born in 1920 at Branch, Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S756] Branch County Genealogical Society, Branch County, Michigan Cemeteries, Bronson Cemetery.

Gracie Lint1

F, b. October 1889
FatherEdward L. Lint1 b. 28 Apr 1868
MotherEffie L. Slisher1 b. 11 Nov 1871, d. 17 Aug 1937
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Gracie Lint was born in October 1889 at LaGrange, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Edward L. Lint; ED 74, sheet 7B, occupation paper hanger, owned home, married 11 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
Married Name As of 9 June 1910,her married name was Brown.2 
Marriage*Gracie Lint married Lon E. Brown on 9 June 1910 at LaGrange, Indiana; no further record found.2 

Family

Lon E. Brown b. bt 1880 - 1890

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Lagrange, Book 10, page 84-85.

Flossie Lint1

F, b. January 1892
FatherEdward L. Lint1 b. 28 Apr 1868
MotherEffie L. Slisher1 b. 11 Nov 1871, d. 17 Aug 1937
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Flossie Lint was born in January 1892 at LaGrange, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Edward L. Lint; ED 74, sheet 7B, occupation paper hanger, owned home, married 11 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusFlossie Lint appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, in the household of Effie L. Slisher; Ed 13, sheet 2A, occupation landlady-rooming house, renting-$65 month, divorced, Flossie and 4 lodgers living with her; Flossie was reported single.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Quinter J. Burger1

M, b. 1902
FatherSamuel J. Burger1 b. Nov 1871, d. 4 Dec 1930
MotherNora B. Slisher1 b. 28 Jul 1872, d. 9 Jul 1935
Last Edited15 Feb 2004
Birth*Quinter J. Burger was born in 1902 at LaGrange, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Samuel J. Burger; ED 98, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living.2 
(Witness) CensusQuinter J. Burger appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Samuel J. Burger; ED 122, sheet 7A, occupation minister, owned home, 1 child at home.1 

Citations

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

Clemon Clifford Burger1

M, b. 4 September 1895
FatherSamuel J. Burger1 b. Nov 1871, d. 4 Dec 1930
MotherNora B. Slisher1 b. 28 Jul 1872, d. 9 Jul 1935
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Clemon Clifford Burger was born on 4 September 1895 at LaGrange, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Samuel J. Burger; ED 74, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 1 child, 1 living.1 
(Witness) CensusClemon Clifford Burger appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Samuel J. Burger; ED 98, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living.2 
Marriage*Clemon Clifford Burger married Mary Edith Light circa 1914 at LaGrange, Indiana; no marriage record.3 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Clemon Clifford Burger registered for the draft at at LaGrange, Indiana; at the time, he was employed a farmer, married, two children, born LaGrange County, Indiana 4 September 1895.4 
Census*He appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, ED 122, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.5 

Family

Mary Edith Light b. 9 Aug 1895, d. 25 Sep 1978
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Edith Light1

F, b. 9 August 1895, d. 25 September 1978
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Mary Edith Light was born on 9 August 1895 at Ohio; SSDI record/further confirmation needed.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1914,her married name was Burger.1 
Marriage*She married Clemon Clifford Burger, son of Samuel J. Burger and Nora B. Slisher, circa 1914 at LaGrange, Indiana; no marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Edith Light appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 122, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Edith Light appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.3 
Death*Mary Edith Light died on 25 September 1978 at Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, at age 83.2,4 
ObitMary Edith's obituary was published in the Elkhart Truth on 26 September 1978:
(an unknown value.)5 

Family

Clemon Clifford Burger b. 4 Sep 1895
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S851] Elkhart Truth Obituaries, 26 September 1978, page 24.
  5. [S851] Elkhart Truth Obituaries, 26 September 1978.

Glenn Burger1

M, b. 16 June 1915, d. 28 June 1971
FatherClemon Clifford Burger1 b. 4 Sep 1895
MotherMary Edith Light1 b. 9 Aug 1895, d. 25 Sep 1978
Last Edited20 Nov 2004
Birth*Glenn Burger was born on 16 June 1915 at LaGrange, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 122, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusGlenn Burger appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.3 
Death*Glenn Burger died on 28 June 1971 at Howe, LaGrange, Indiana, at age 56.2,4 
ObitGlenn's obituary was published in the Elkhart Truth on 29 June 1971:
(an unknown value.)4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S851] Elkhart Truth Obituaries, 29 June 1971.

Wilbur I. Burger1

M, b. 20 July 1916, d. 24 May 1991
FatherClemon Clifford Burger1 b. 4 Sep 1895
MotherMary Edith Light1 b. 9 Aug 1895, d. 25 Sep 1978
Last Edited20 Nov 2004
Birth*Wilbur I. Burger was born on 20 July 1916 at LaGrange, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 122, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusWilbur I. Burger appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.3 
Death*Wilbur I. Burger died on 24 May 1991 at Indiana at age 74.2,4 
ObitWilbur I.'s obituary was published in the Elkhart Truth on 25 May 1991:
(an unknown value.)4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S851] Elkhart Truth Obituaries, 25 May 1991.

John Burger1

M, b. 1922
FatherClemon Clifford Burger1 b. 4 Sep 1895
MotherMary Edith Light1 b. 9 Aug 1895, d. 25 Sep 1978
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*John Burger was born in 1922 at LaGrange, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ruth Burger1

F, b. 1926
FatherClemon Clifford Burger1 b. 4 Sep 1895
MotherMary Edith Light1 b. 9 Aug 1895, d. 25 Sep 1978
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*Ruth Burger was born in 1926 at LaGrange, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Greenfield Twp., LaGrange, Indiana, in the household of Clemon Clifford Burger; ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Alpheus J. Miller1

M, b. 31 October 1887
FatherDavid W. Miller1 b. May 1856
MotherClara E. Slisher1 b. 1865
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Alpheus J. Miller was born on 31 October 1887 at Bronson, Branch, Michigan.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of David W. Miller; ED 16, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 
Marriage*Alpheus J. Miller married Gella B. (?) circa 1911 at Branch, Michigan; no marriage record.3 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1918 Alpheus J. Miller registered for the draft at Bronson, Branch, Michigan; at the time, he was employed by A.J. Ashback as a merchant.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, ED 21, sheet 2B, occupation salesman-general store, renting, 1 child at home.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, ED 14, sheet 2B, occupation storekeeper-country store, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.4 

Family

Gella B. (?) b. 1888
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles Miller1

M, b. March 1891
FatherDavid W. Miller1 b. May 1856
MotherClara E. Slisher1 b. 1865
Last Edited15 Feb 2004
Birth*Charles Miller was born in March 1891 at Branch, Michigan.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of David W. Miller; ED 16, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Warren Miller1

M, b. April 1899
FatherDavid W. Miller1 b. May 1856
MotherClara E. Slisher1 b. 1865
Last Edited15 Feb 2004
Birth*Warren Miller was born in April 1899 at Branch, Michigan.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of David W. Miller; ED 16, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Gella B. (?)1

F, b. 1888
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Gella B. (?) was born in 1888 at Michigan.1 
Married Name As of circa 1911,her married name was Miller.1 
Marriage*She married Alpheus J. Miller, son of David W. Miller and Clara E. Slisher, circa 1911 at Branch, Michigan; no marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusGella B. (?) appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Alpheus J. Miller; ED 21, sheet 2B, occupation salesman-general store, renting, 1 child at home.1 
(Witness) CensusGella B. (?) appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Alpheus J. Miller; ED 14, sheet 2B, occupation storekeeper-country store, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.2 

Family

Alpheus J. Miller b. 31 Oct 1887
Children

Citations

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

Catherine F. Miller1

F, b. 1912
FatherAlpheus J. Miller1 b. 31 Oct 1887
MotherGella B. (?)1 b. 1888
Last Edited15 Feb 2004
Birth*Catherine F. Miller was born in 1912 at Branch, Michigan.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Alpheus J. Miller; ED 21, sheet 2B, occupation salesman-general store, renting, 1 child at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCatherine F. Miller appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Alpheus J. Miller; ED 14, sheet 2B, occupation storekeeper-country store, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.2 

Citations

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

David W. Miller1

M, b. 1917
FatherAlpheus J. Miller1 b. 31 Oct 1887
MotherGella B. (?)1 b. 1888
Last Edited15 Dec 2011
Birth*David W. Miller was born in 1917 at Branch, Michigan; not found in 1920 census.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Alpheus J. Miller; ED 14, sheet 2B, occupation storekeeper-country store, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Harold Carpenter1

M, b. 1904
FatherWarren Carpenter1 b. 9 Apr 1879
MotherLizzie Slisher1 b. 1881
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Harold Carpenter was born in 1904 at Branch, Michigan.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Warren Carpenter; ED 21, sheet 5B,occupation farmer, owned farm, owned farm, 3 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusHarold Carpenter appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, in the household of Warren Carpenter; ED 21, sheet 3A, occupation night watch-paper company, renting-$25 month, radio, 2 children at home, both worked at the paper company.1 

Citations

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

Elwood Carpenter1

M, b. 1908
FatherWarren Carpenter1 b. 9 Apr 1879
MotherLizzie Slisher1 b. 1881
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Elwood Carpenter was born in 1908 at Branch, Michigan.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Warren Carpenter; ED 21, sheet 5B,occupation farmer, owned farm, owned farm, 3 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusElwood Carpenter appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, in the household of Warren Carpenter; ED 21, sheet 3A, occupation night watch-paper company, renting-$25 month, radio, 2 children at home, both worked at the paper company.1 

Citations

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

Lloyd Carpenter1

M, b. 14 December 1901, d. 23 May 1974
FatherWarren Carpenter1 b. 9 Apr 1879
MotherLizzie Slisher1 b. 1881
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Lloyd Carpenter was born on 14 December 1901 at Branch, Michigan.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Noble Twp., Branch, Michigan, in the household of Warren Carpenter; ED 21, sheet 5B,occupation farmer, owned farm, owned farm, 3 children at home.1 
Marriage*Lloyd Carpenter married Blanche (?) circa 1926 at Michigan.3 
Census*Lloyd Carpenter appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, ED 23, sheet 2A, occupation pressman-printing, owned home valued at $5,000, radio, no children at home.3 
Death*He died on 23 May 1974 at Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, at age 72; SSDI only.2,4 

Family

Blanche (?) b. 1903

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S718] Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Death Records.

Blanche (?)1

F, b. 1903
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Blanche (?) was born in 1903 at Michigan.1 
Married Name As of circa 1926,her married name was Carpenter.1 
Marriage*She married Lloyd Carpenter, son of Warren Carpenter and Lizzie Slisher, circa 1926 at Michigan.1 
(Witness) CensusBlanche (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, in the household of Lloyd Carpenter; ED 23, sheet 2A, occupation pressman-printing, owned home valued at $5,000, radio, no children at home.1 

Family

Lloyd Carpenter b. 14 Dec 1901, d. 23 May 1974

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thomas Brock1

M, b. between 1895 and 1905
Last Edited15 Feb 2004
Birth*Thomas Brock was born between 1895 and 1905.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Mary Slisher, daughter of Jacob F. Slisher and Eleanora (Nora) C. Hattendorf, on 20 November 1926 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Mrs. Jacob Slisher wishes to announce the marriage of her daughter Anna Mary to Mr. Thomas Brock of Portsmouth. The young couple were married November 20 at Columbus with Rev. Speaker of . . . officiating. Mrs. Brock is a graduate of Lancaster high school, class of '22 and Mr. Brock is a graduate from Portsmouth high school and a student of law at Ohio State University. The young couple reside at Columbus, Ohio They spent the week end at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Jacob Slisher of North Columbus Street.1 

Family

Anna Mary Slisher b. 1904

Citations

  1. [S2307] Lancaster Daily Eagle, Daily Gazette, 27 December 1926, page 3.

Daniel S. Perry1

M, b. 8 October 1885, d. 6 January 1954
Last Edited29 Oct 2004
Birth*Daniel S. Perry was born on 8 October 1885 at Ohio; son of James and Anna E. Norman Perry.1,2 
Marriage*He married Leora S. Shields on 8 September 1915.1,3 
Census*Daniel S. Perry appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 11, sheet 11B, occupation lawyer-law office, renting-$14 month, radio, 1 adopted daughter at home.1 
Death*He died on 6 January 1954 at North Manchester, Wabash, Indiana, at age 68; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.2 
ObitDaniel S.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 6 January 1954:

Daniel S. PERRY, 65, former prominent citizen of Rochester, died at 10 a.m. today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred McCLURE, 109 South Maple street, North Manchester. He had been bedfast since July. Mr. Perry, who conducted a law office in the Campbell building in the 800 block on Main street, was forced into retirement because of failing eyesight. He had been totally blind for the past two years. Last April 1, he and Mrs. Perry moved to North Manchester where they made their home with their daughter and her husband. From 1921 to 1930, he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. As his eyesight began to fail he entered the law business and maintained his offices here until August of the current year. Mr. Perry also served as head of the Fulton County Draft Board throughout World War II. He was born Oct. 8, 1885, in Cadiz, Ohio, to James and Anna E. NORMAN PERRY. On Sept. 8, 1915, he was married to Leora SHIELDS. He was a graduate of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; the McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago; and the Sio Prep School of Ohio. Rev. Perry was ordained in the ministry in 1917 and prior to coming to Rochester held a pastorate at Chalmers, Ind. Mr. Perry was a member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge No. 79; The Knights Templars, Plymouth, and the Rochester O.E.S. in which order he was a past patriarch. He was also a member of the Fulton County Bar Association and the Rochester I.O.O.F. lodge. Survivors are his wife and daughter, Mrs. Marjory (GINTHER) McCLURE, both of North Manchester, and a brother, William E. PERRY, Silver Springs, Md. The body was brought to the Foster funeral home, this city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Final details for the Daniel S. PERRY burial services were announced today by the Foster Funeral Home. The services are to be held in Presbyterian church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Newton A. PECK, Chicago, and Rev. Donald DECKER, Rochester will officiate. Active pallbearers will be Charles SHERIDAN, Hugh G. McMAHAN, Lon ZIMMERMAN, Estel BEMENDERFER, Robert R. MILLER and Harvey WAYMIRE. The following will serve as honorary pallbearers: Alf CARTER, Artie MILLER, Dean NEFF, Charles STAHL, John WERNER and Ed FISHBACK. The Rochester Masons will give their final rites at the graveside in the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.2 

Family

Leora S. Shields b. 1886, d. 20 Jul 1954

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 January 1954.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 July 1954.

Leora S. Shields1

F, b. 1886, d. 20 July 1954
Last Edited29 Oct 2004
Birth*Leora S. Shields was born in 1886 at Adena, Brooke, Ohio; daughter of Davis and Emaline Hagan Shields.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 8 September 1915,her married name was Perry.1,3 
Marriage*She married Daniel S. Perry on 8 September 1915.1,3 
(Witness) CensusLeora S. Shields appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Daniel S. Perry; ED 11, sheet 11B, occupation lawyer-law office, renting-$14 month, radio, 1 adopted daughter at home.1 
Death*Leora S. Shields died on 20 July 1954 at North Manchester, Wabash, Indiana; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.3 
ObitLeora S.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 21 July 1954:

Mrs. Leora F. PERRY, 67, former resident of this city, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marjorie McCLURE, North Manchester. Mrs. Perry had been critically ill for three weeks. The Perrys were residents of Rochester for over a score of years. Her husband, the Rev. Daniel S. PERRY, was pastor of the Rochester Presbyterian church for several years. Mrs. Perry came to Rochester from Adena, Ohio, and had made her home with her daughter at North Manchester during the past year and a half. The daughter of Davis and Emaline (HAGAN) SHIELDS, she was married Sept. 8, 1915, to Daniel S. PERRY, who died in February of this year. Survivors are the daughter; three grandchildren, Richard, Elizabeth and Frederick [McCLURE], North Manchester, and one brother, the Rev. R. J. SHIELDS of Uniontown, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rochester Presbyterian church with Rev. Donald DECKER officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. The body will lie in
state at the church one hour prior to the services. Friends may also call at the Foster funeral home.3 

Family

Daniel S. Perry b. 8 Oct 1885, d. 6 Jan 1954

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 July 1954.