Leroy Hughes1

M, b. 1916
FatherClarence Morris Hughes1 b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 16 Feb 1940
MotherLaura Atkinson1 b. Feb 1884, d. 3 Dec 1970
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Leroy Hughes was born in 1916 at Lyon, Kansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 May 1930 Emporia Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of Clarence Morris Hughes; ED 18, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Arthur Morris Hughes1,2

M, b. 2 March 1918, d. 4 June 1992
FatherClarence Morris Hughes1 b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 16 Feb 1940
MotherLaura Atkinson1 b. Feb 1884, d. 3 Dec 1970
Last Edited17 Nov 2004
Birth*Arthur Morris Hughes was born on 2 March 1918 at Lyon, Kansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 May 1930 Emporia Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of Clarence Morris Hughes; ED 18, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.1 
Death*Arthur Morris Hughes died on 4 June 1992 at Garnett, Anderson, Kansas, at age 74.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S855] Kenneth Pujdak, "Ancestral File-Sleisher Family", Ancestral File.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Emily Hughes1

F, b. 1921
FatherClarence Morris Hughes1 b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 16 Feb 1940
MotherLaura Atkinson1 b. Feb 1884, d. 3 Dec 1970
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Emily Hughes was born in 1921 at Lyon, Kansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 May 1930 Emporia Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of Clarence Morris Hughes; ED 18, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Emma Hayes1

F, b. 1921
FatherWilliam Emmet Hayes1 b. 1886, d. c 5 Oct 1953
MotherBessie Atkinson1 b. 18 Apr 1894, d. c 9 Feb 1983
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Emma Hayes was born in 1921 at Lyon, Kansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Americus Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Emmet Hayes; ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ernest (Lee) Hayes1,2

M, b. 31 March 1925, d. 1 November 1985
FatherWilliam Emmet Hayes1 b. 1886, d. c 5 Oct 1953
MotherBessie Atkinson1 b. 18 Apr 1894, d. c 9 Feb 1983
Last Edited17 Nov 2004
Birth*Ernest (Lee) Hayes was born on 31 March 1925 at Lyon, Kansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Americus Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Emmet Hayes; ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 5 children at home.1 
Death*Ernest (Lee) Hayes died on 1 November 1985 at age 60.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S855] Kenneth Pujdak, "Ancestral File-Sleisher Family", Ancestral File.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Wayne Hayes1

M, b. 1927
FatherWilliam Emmet Hayes1 b. 1886, d. c 5 Oct 1953
MotherBessie Atkinson1 b. 18 Apr 1894, d. c 9 Feb 1983
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Wayne Hayes was born in 1927 at Lyon, Kansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Americus Twp., Lyon, Kansas, in the household of William Emmet Hayes; ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bessie Jenau Rader1,2

F, b. 1892
Last Edited25 Oct 2008
Birth*Bessie Jenau Rader was born in 1892 at West Virginia.1 
Married Name As of circa 1915,her married name was Slisher.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel F. Slisher, son of John H. Slisher and Anna Barrowman, circa 1915.1 
(Witness) CensusBessie Jenau Rader appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Warren Twp., Jefferson, Ohio, in the household of Daniel F. Slisher; ED 237, sheet 5A, occupation miner-coal mine, renting, 3 children at home; appears to be spelled "Shlisher."1 

Family

Daniel F. Slisher b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates, Richard Eugene Slisher.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Marie Slisher1

F, b. 28 September 1915, d. 8 June 1987
FatherDaniel F. Slisher1 b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 1956
MotherBessie Jenau Rader1 b. 1892
Last Edited21 Nov 2004
Birth*Marie Slisher was born on 28 September 1915 at Ohio; SSN issued in West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Warren Twp., Jefferson, Ohio, in the household of Daniel F. Slisher; ED 237, sheet 5A, occupation miner-coal mine, renting, 3 children at home; appears to be spelled "Shlisher."1 
Death*Marie Slisher died on 8 June 1987 at San Diego, California, at age 71.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

John Slisher1

M, b. 16 August 1917, d. October 1968
FatherDaniel F. Slisher1 b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 1956
MotherBessie Jenau Rader1 b. 1892
Last Edited18 Nov 2004
Birth*John Slisher was born on 16 August 1917 at Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Warren Twp., Jefferson, Ohio, in the household of Daniel F. Slisher; ED 237, sheet 5A, occupation miner-coal mine, renting, 3 children at home; appears to be spelled "Shlisher."1 
Death*John Slisher died in October 1968 at age 51; place of death not given in SSDI; no Michigan or Ohio death record.3 

Citations

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

Donald F. Slisher1,2

M, b. 5 June 1919, d. 8 November 1971
FatherDaniel F. Slisher1 b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 1956
MotherBessie Jenau Rader1 b. 1892
Last Edited19 Nov 2006
Birth*Donald F. Slisher was born on 5 June 1919 at Jefferson, Ohio; probably.1,3 
Death*He died on 8 November 1971 at Trenton, Wayne, Michigan, at age 52.3,2 

Citations

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

Ben F. Wellman1

M, b. 1880
Last Edited21 Nov 2004
Birth*Ben F. Wellman was born in 1880 at Ohio.1 
Marriage*He married Bertha Alice Slisher, daughter of Philip Slisher and Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, circa 1906 at Ohio.2 
Census*Ben F. Wellman appeared on the census of 7 May 1930 at Logan, Hocking, Ohio, ED 5, sheet 5A, occupation proprietor-shoe store, renting-$26 month, radio, no children.2 

Family

Bertha Alice Slisher b. 7 Feb 1884, d. 26 Feb 1966

Citations

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

Russell Jewitt1,2

M, b. 14 January 1905, d. 15 July 1988
Last Edited20 Nov 2004
Birth*Russell Jewitt was born on 14 January 1905 at Ohio.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lillian Slisher, daughter of William H. Slisher and Annie Laura Latimer, circa 1925 at Ohio.1,2 
Census*Russell Jewitt appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Barberton, Summit, Ohio, ED 157, sheet 4A, occupation mill man-factory, renting-$25 month, radio, 1 child.1 
Death*He died on 15 July 1988 at Akron, Summit, Ohio, at age 83.1,2,3 

Family

Lillian Slisher b. 16 Jan 1901, d. Apr 1982
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Summit, Vol. 27376, Cert. 055992.
  4. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Vol. 30459, Cert. 091737, SSN 289284518.

Ruth Jewitt1

F, b. 1926
FatherRussell Jewitt1 b. 14 Jan 1905, d. 15 Jul 1988
MotherLillian Slisher1 b. 16 Jan 1901, d. Apr 1982
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*Ruth Jewitt was born in 1926 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Barberton, Summit, Ohio, in the household of Russell Jewitt; ED 157, sheet 4A, occupation mill man-factory, renting-$25 month, radio, 1 child.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Margaret Bowen1,2,3

F, b. 13 April 1891, d. 8 January 1985
Last Edited18 Nov 2004
Birth*Margaret Bowen was born on 13 April 1891 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 12 August 1914,her married name was Sleisher.1,3,2 
Marriage*She married Lawrence Washington Sleisher, son of Peter Sleisher and Catherine Hunsaker, on 12 August 1914.1,2,3 
ObitMargaret's obituary was published in the Emporia Gazette on 8 January 1985:
(an unknown value.)3 
Death*She died on 8 January 1985 at Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, at age 93; remarried to Everett Wilson.1,2,3 

Family

Lawrence Washington Sleisher b. 31 Jan 1870, d. 16 Jun 1929

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S858] Cathie Krueger, "Ancestral File Sleisher Family (Krueger)", Ancestral File.
  3. [S148] Robert A. and Lois L. Hodge, Emporia Gazette Death Notices, 8 January 1985.

Peter Sleisher1

M, b. 23 December 1876, d. 15 February 1877
FatherPeter Sleisher1 b. 16 Aug 1830, d. c 1 Jul 1908
MotherCatherine Hunsaker1 b. 16 Aug 1836, d. c 24 Jan 1910
Last Edited18 Nov 2004
Birth*Peter Sleisher was born on 23 December 1876 at Emporia, Lyon, Kansas.1 
Death*He died on 15 February 1877 at Emporia, Lyon, Kansas; buried at Maplewood Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S858] Cathie Krueger, "Ancestral File Sleisher Family (Krueger)", Ancestral File.

Sarah Sleisher1

F, b. 27 May 1861, d. 19 June 1862
FatherPeter Sleisher1 b. 16 Aug 1830, d. c 1 Jul 1908
MotherCatherine Hunsaker1 b. 16 Aug 1836, d. c 24 Jan 1910
Last Edited18 Nov 2004
Birth*Sarah Sleisher was born on 27 May 1861 at Emporia, Lyon, Kansas.1 
Death*She died on 19 June 1862 at Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, at age 1; buried at Maplewood Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S858] Cathie Krueger, "Ancestral File Sleisher Family (Krueger)", Ancestral File.

Harry H. Jackson1,2

M, b. 8 December 1861, d. 1 June 1944
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Harry H. Jackson was born on 8 December 1861 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lydia Belle Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 24 December 1921 at Miami, Ohio.1,3 
Census*Harry H. Jackson and Lydia Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, ED 13, sheet 20B, occupation fireman-factory, owned home valued at $1,900, no children.1 
Death*Harry H. Jackson died on 1 June 1944 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, at age 82; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.2 

Family

Lydia Belle Curtis b. 5 Nov 1863, d. 14 Dec 1944

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Lon E. Brown1

M, b. between 1880 and 1890
Last Edited20 Nov 2004
Birth*Lon E. Brown was born between 1880 and 1890.1 
Marriage*He married Gracie Lint, daughter of Edward L. Lint and Effie L. Slisher, on 9 June 1910 at LaGrange, Indiana; no further record found.1 

Family

Gracie Lint b. Oct 1889

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Lagrange, Book 10, page 84-85.

Estella (Stella) (?)1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1880, d. 5 March 1929
Last Edited21 Nov 2004
Birth*Estella (Stella) (?) was born in September 1880 at Ohio.5,2,3 
Marriage*She married Newton Ayers circa 1899 at Ohio.3,4 
Married Name As of circa 1899,her married name was Ayers.3,4 
Death*Estella (Stella) (?) died on 5 March 1929 at Murray City, Hocking, Ohio, at age 48.3 
Married Name As of circa 12 July 1930,her married name was Slisher.6,2 
Marriage*She married William H. Slisher, son of George Slisher and Mary Anna (Hannah) Keith, circa 12 July 1930 at Murray City, Hocking, Ohio.2,7 

Family 1

Newton Ayers b. Dec 1875, d. 5 Mar 1929
Child

Family 2

William H. Slisher b. 16 Jun 1874, d. 10 Nov 1956

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S769] Peggy Davis, "Ancestral File of Peggy Davis", Ancestral File.
  3. [S857] Athens Messenger, 10 March 1929.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
  6. [S857] Athens Messenger.
  7. [S857] Athens Messenger, 13 July 1930.

Beulah Ayers1,2,3

F, b. 1911
FatherNewton Ayers b. Dec 1875, d. 5 Mar 1929
MotherEstella (Stella) (?) b. Sep 1880, d. 5 Mar 1929
Last Edited21 Nov 2004
Birth*Beulah Ayers was born in 1911 at Ohio.1,2 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Murray City (probably), Ward Twp., Hocking, Ohio, ED 16, sheet 1A, occupation none, single, living with her sister Virgie and her husband Clarence.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S857] Athens Messenger.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Russell Lawrence Jewitt1

M, b. 6 November 1931, d. 17 November 1995
FatherRussell Jewitt1 b. 14 Jan 1905, d. 15 Jul 1988
MotherLillian Slisher1 b. 16 Jan 1901, d. Apr 1982
Last Edited20 Nov 2004
Birth*Russell Lawrence Jewitt was born on 6 November 1931 at Barberton, Summit, Ohio.1 
Death*He died on 17 November 1995 at Dresden, Muskingum, Ohio, at age 64; married, 14 years education, Navy service.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Vol. 30459, Cert. 091737, SSN 289284518.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Faye Slisher1

F, b. 23 December 1890
FatherGeorge W. Slisher Jr.1 b. 30 Apr 1859, d. 9 Jun 1926
MotherMary A. Elderton1 b. 1869
Last Edited21 Nov 2004
Birth*Faye Slisher was born on 23 December 1890 at York Twp., Athens, Ohio; may have married Ryan; no further information.1 

Citations

  1. [S119] Mary L. Bowman, Athens County Birth Records.

Kossuth C. Dowler1,2,3

M, b. 29 January 1912, d. 18 September 2003
Last Edited2 Aug 2007
Birth*Kossuth C. Dowler was born on 29 January 1912 at Ohio.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Slisher, daughter of George Washington Slisher and Elizabeth (Lizzie) E. Tolliver, circa 1940 at Athens, Ohio.2,1 
Death*Kossuth C. Dowler died on 18 September 2003 at Chauncey, Athens, Ohio, at age 91.1,2,3 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Slisher b. 1921

Citations

  1. [S769] Peggy Davis, "Ancestral File of Peggy Davis", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Newton Ayers1

M, b. December 1875, d. 5 March 1929
Last Edited21 Nov 2004
Birth*Newton Ayers was born in December 1875 at Ohio.1,2 
Marriage*He married Estella (Stella) (?) circa 1899 at Ohio.1,2 
Death*Newton Ayers died on 5 March 1929 at Murray City, Hocking, Ohio, at age 53.1 

Family

Estella (Stella) (?) b. Sep 1880, d. 5 Mar 1929
Child

Citations

  1. [S857] Athens Messenger, 10 March 1929.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Jennie LaRue1

F, b. 6 July 1884, d. 5 November 1976
FatherLewis M. LaRue1 b. 1837, d. 15 Mar 1885
MotherMary Jane Noftsger1 b. 1 Feb 1844, d. 23 Jul 1894
Last Edited28 Nov 2004
Birth*Jennie LaRue was born on 6 July 1884 at Fulton, Indiana; lived with John & Lucinda Grindle, near the Curtis families, where her two sisters lived; married Earl Harmon ion 1905.1,2 
Death*She died on 5 November 1976 at Roann, Wabash, Indiana, at age 92; buried at the Roann Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery, Luncinda Grindle.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 November 1976.

Milo LaRue1

M, b. 22 August 1873, d. 24 April 1959
FatherLewis M. LaRue1 b. 1837, d. 15 Mar 1885
MotherMary Jane Noftsger1 b. 1 Feb 1844, d. 23 Jul 1894
Last Edited28 Nov 2004
Birth*Milo LaRue was born on 22 August 1873 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis M. LaRue; page 90 A, occupation farmer, 2 children; doesn't match up agewise with Lewis LaRue in 1870 census.2 
Death*Milo LaRue died on 24 April 1959 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, at age 85; at a South Bend nursing home; buried at the Akron Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 25 April 1959.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mahlon Curtis1

M, b. January 1866, d. 4 December 1928
FatherJoseph H. Curtis1 b. 15 Sep 1838, d. 1873
MotherRebecca Miller1 b. 1840, d. 1909
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Mahlon Curtis was born in January 1866 at Peru, Miami, Indiana; no proof of parents; obituary and cemetery marker say born 1865--further research needed.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Minnie May Beall on 6 December 1890 at Fulton, Indiana.4 
CensusMahlon Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 40, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 72, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.5 
Death*He died on 4 December 1928 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 62; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.1 
ObitMahlon's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 5 December 1928:

Tuesday, December 4, 1928: Mahlon Curtis, aged 63 years, farmer, who resides at the southwest edge of Rochester, passed away at his home at 1:45 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis which the deceased suffered at 11 o’clock Monday night. Mr. Curtis had been in ill health for some time having suffered two strokes prior to his fatal illness. More details concerning the deceased’s obituary will be carried in Wednesday’s issue of the News-Sentinel.
Wednesday, December 5, 1928 Mahlon CURTIS, aged 63, who succumbed from a stroke of paralysis at 1:45 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at his home southeast of this city, was born in Peru, Indiana in the year of 1865. The deceased who in later years followed the occupation of farming, moved to Rochester from Roann about ten yeara sgo. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge. On Dec. 6th, 1890, Mr. Curtis was united in marriage to Minnie Bell [KINGERY], who with the following children survive: Myrtle HEARD and Chloe KINGERY, of Kewanna; Norabelle SCHUMAN, Rochester; Jennie [CURTIS] and Mabel [CURTIS] at home, and Warren [CURTIS], George [CURTIS] and Ralph [CURTIS], all at home. Besides the immediate family he leaves a brother, James CURTIS, of Wabash, Ind; three sisters, Minnie GOCHENOUR, at Peru, Sarah BONE, of Wabash and Bertha BOCKOVER of Peru. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 at the U. B. Church with the Rev. DICKISON in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.1 

Family

Minnie May Beall b. 30 Jun 1873, d. 19 Sep 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 December 1928.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rochester IOOF, Fulton, Indiana.
  4. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 417.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 April 1922.
  7. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 September 1959.
  8. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 March 1952.
  9. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 July 1949.
  10. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 May 1945.
  11. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 18 July 1990.

Minnie May Beall1

F, b. 30 June 1873, d. 19 September 1946
Last Edited28 Nov 2004
Birth*Minnie May Beall was born on 30 June 1873 at Fulton, Indiana.2,1,3 
Married Name As of 6 December 1890,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Mahlon Curtis, son of Joseph H. Curtis and Rebecca Miller, on 6 December 1890 at Fulton, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusMinnie May Beall appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Mahlon Curtis; ED 40, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusMinnie May Beall appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Mahlon Curtis; ED 72, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.4 
Census*Minnie May Beall appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 13, sheet 5A, occupation laundry-at home, widowed, owned home valued at $1,200, 3 chldren at 1 grandchild at home.5 
Death*She died on 19 September 1946 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 73; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.3 
ObitMinnie May's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 20 September 1946:

Mrs. Minnie May CURTIS, 73, died at 4:20 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Woodlawn hospital, after an illness of two years. A lifelong resident of Fulton county, she made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Herd, near Kewanna. Born June 30, 1873, in Fulton county, she was the daughter of Zeph and Jennie BEALL. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Prairie Grove. Her husband, Mahlon CURTIS, and four children preceded her in death. Surviving children are: Myrtle May HERD, of near Kewanna; Nora Belle ROBBINS, Jennie CLAY, George [CURTIS] and Ralph CURTIS, all of Rochester; Warren [CURTIS], Chicago. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Laura MORRAL of Marion, Ohio and a brother, J. W. BEALL, Cincinnati, Ohio. The body is at the Foster funeral home where friends may call. Services will be Sunday at 2 o’clock at the funeral home in Rochester with the Reverend CRANE officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.3 

Family

Mahlon Curtis b. Jan 1866, d. 4 Dec 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 417.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 September 1946.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 April 1922.
  7. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 September 1959.
  8. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 July 1949.
  9. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 May 1945.
  10. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 18 July 1990.

Myrtle Mae Curtis1

F, b. 23 August 1893, d. 18 May 1971
FatherMahlon Curtis1 b. Jan 1866, d. 4 Dec 1928
MotherMinnie May Beall1 b. 30 Jun 1873, d. 19 Sep 1946
Last Edited28 Nov 2004
Birth*Myrtle Mae Curtis was born on 23 August 1893 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Mahlon Curtis; ED 40, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
Married Name As of 7 December 1913,her married name was Herd.2 
Marriage*Myrtle Mae Curtis married Thomas Herd on 7 December 1913 at Indiana.2 
Death*Myrtle Mae Curtis died on 18 May 1971 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 77; buried at the Shaffer Cemeter at Kewanna.2 
ObitMyrtle Mae's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 19 May 1971:

Mrs. Myrtle Mae HERD, 78, R.R. 3, Kewanna, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday in the Miller nursing home. Born Aug. 23, 1893, in fulton county, she was the daughter of Mahlon and Minnie BEALL CURTIS. Her marriage was Dec. 7, 1913, to Thomas HERD. He died in 1956. she was a member of the United Methodist church in Kewanna. Surviving are one son, John [HERD], R.R. 2, Kewanna; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret DORTON, Hartford City, and Mrs. Mary BURDETTE, Logansport; one brother, Ralph CURTIS, Rochester; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. One son, four sisters and four brothers preceded in death. Final rites will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harrison Garden chapel at Kewanna. The Rev. James BUTLER will officiate. Burial will be in the Shaffer cemetery at Kewanna. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday.2 

Family

Thomas Herd b. 4 Jul 1893, d. 6 Apr 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 19 May 1971.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Myrtle Herd, 19 May 1971.