Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Rebecca Johnson¹

F, b. 8 December 1849, d. 15 April 1924

Father

Moses Johnson¹ b. 8 Mar 1804, d. 6 Jun 1863

Mother

Sarah (?)¹ b. 22 Jul 1806, d. 8 Jun 1863

Last Edited

15 May 2003

Birth*

Rebecca Johnson was born on 8 December 1849 at Licking, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 Burlington Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Moses Johnson; page 423, occupation farmer, apparently renting, 8 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Johnson appeared on the census of 30 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Moses Johnson; page 758, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 daughters, also Elias and Mary Clise and Louis Sroufe living with them.⁴

Census*

Rebecca Johnson appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 94, worked as a domestic servant in the home of Wallace True, who purchased the property of Joseph Johnson.⁵

Married Name

As of 17 October 1871,her married name was Barrett.⁶

Marriage*

She married Abner J. Barrett on 17 October 1871 at Fulton, Indiana.⁶

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Johnson appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Abner J. Barrett; page 73C, occupation lumber dealer, no children, Roena Johnson living with them.⁷

Death*

Rebecca Johnson died on 15 April 1924 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 74; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery; two foster children.¹

Obit

Rebecca's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 15 April 1924:

Mrs. Rebecca M. BARRETT, wife of Abner J. BARRETT, died at nine o’clock Tuesday morning at her home on the corner of Main and 10th streets, a victim of dropsy and heart failure, from which she had suffered for the past 10 years. She had been an invalid during all this time and for the past two years was in a serious condition. She was 74 years of age. Born in Lincoln county, Ohio, December 8, 1849, she came to this community with her parents, Moses and Sarah JOHNSON, when but a child and had since made her home in Rochester. On October 17, 1871, she was united in marriage to Abner J. BARRETT, who with two foster children, Miss Pearl BARRETT, at home, and John BARRETT, of Rochester and six nephews, Frank [ROSS], Ed [ROSS], William [ROSS] and Sam ROSS of Rochester, Claude CROCKETT, Stevens Point, Wis., and Charles PIERSTON, of South Bend, survive. Funeral arrangements laters.¹

(Witness) Obit

She witnessed the Obit of Abner J. Barrett on 5 December 1939 at Rochestter Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana,
Abner J. BARRETT, aged 89, one of the city’s most prominent citizens for many years and a pioneer resident of Rochester and Fulton county, died at his home, 929 South Main street, at 5:30 o’clock Monday afternoon following a heart attack. Mr. Barrett had been under a doctor’s care for the past two years, due to a heart ailment, but his death was entirely unexpected. He was taken ill while sitting in the Masonic Lodge club room Monday afternoon and was moved to his home. A doctor was called to attend Mr. Barrett and he seemed to be much better, although he had [gone] to bed. When his daughter, Miss Pearl Barrett, called him for supper she found that her father had passed away. A colorful and interesting career marks the his tory of Mr. Barrett. He was born on a farm one and a half miles northeast of Rochester on what is now known as the Isaac GOOD farm. He was born January 1, 1850, the son of Jacob and Rachael (CLARK) BARRETT. His father, though the father of nine children, enlisted in the Union Army and fought in the Civil War. He was killed and burial took place in Kentucky. The courageous wife carried on with the help of her son, Abner, then nine years of age, but who was the oldest son. Mr. Barrett’s first employment was as a wood cutter at the age of nine with E. E. COGLE. When Mr. Cogle died in 1882, Mr. Barrett and the late Lyman BRACKETT purchased a lumber yard in East Seventh street of the Cogle heirs. The two men conducted the lumber yard for many years, Mr. Barrett later buying the interest of Mr. Brackett. Mr. Barrett retired from active business in 1927. During his life Mr. Barrett saw Rochester and Lake Manitou develop into a famous summer resort, he figuring largely in its development. He owned much of the land on the north shore of the lake which he divided into lots. The cement road along the north shore of the lake was named in his honor. With Mr. Brackett as his partner Mr. Barrett built the Fredonia Block in 1889. This building, a three story brick structure, extends a half block south on Main street from Seventh on the east side of Main. The hotel in the building bears Mr. Barrett’s name. For many years Mr. Barrett was a wheelhorse in the Fulton county Republican organization, and his influence was of no mean value. He for many years attended all county, state, district and national conventions. Mr. Barrett was prominent in the business life of Rochester. He was one of the founders and directors of the ROCHESTER BRIDGE COMPANY. The INDIANA BANK and The ROCHESTER BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. He was the owner of the bridge company buildings at the time they were purchased by the COLE BROTHERS CIRCUS. The deceased was made a Mason in Rochester lodge No. 79 on January 15, 1873. Mr. Barrett was noted for his charities which always were carried out in an unostentatious manner. Survivors are the daughter, Miss Pearl BARRETT, a son John BARRETT of this city, granddaughter, Miss Peggy Lou BARRETT of Rochester, niece, Mrs. Grace MARTIN, Jersey City, N.J. and grand-nephew, Barrett IRVINE of LaPorte. The last rites will be held from the Barrett home at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Harry MOUNT pastor of the First Christian church officiating. Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.⁸

Family

Abner J. Barrett b. 1 Jan 1850, d. 5 Dec 1939

Child

Pearl Barrett⁹ b. Nov 1879

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 April 1924.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Rebecca Barrett, 15 April 1924.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 December 1939.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Abner J. Barrett¹

M, b. 1 January 1850, d. 5 December 1939

Last Edited

15 May 2003

Birth*

Abner J. Barrett was born on 1 January 1850 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Johnson, daughter of Moses Johnson and Sarah (?), on 17 October 1871 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

Abner J. Barrett appeared on the census of 1880 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, page 73C, occupation lumber dealer, no children, Roena Johnson living with them.⁴

Obit

Abner J.'s obituary was published in the Rochestter Sentinel on 5 December 1939:

Abner J. BARRETT, aged 89, one of the city’s most prominent citizens for many years and a pioneer resident of Rochester and Fulton county, died at his home, 929 South Main street, at 5:30 o’clock Monday afternoon following a heart attack. Mr. Barrett had been under a doctor’s care for the past two years, due to a heart ailment, but his death was entirely unexpected. He was taken ill while sitting in the Masonic Lodge club room Monday afternoon and was moved to his home. A doctor was called to attend Mr. Barrett and he seemed to be much better, although he had [gone] to bed. When his daughter, Miss Pearl Barrett, called him for supper she found that her father had passed away. A colorful and interesting career marks the his tory of Mr. Barrett. He was born on a farm one and a half miles northeast of Rochester on what is now known as the Isaac GOOD farm. He was born January 1, 1850, the son of Jacob and Rachael (CLARK) BARRETT. His father, though the father of nine children, enlisted in the Union Army and fought in the Civil War. He was killed and burial took place in Kentucky. The courageous wife carried on with the help of her son, Abner, then nine years of age, but who was the oldest son. Mr. Barrett’s first employment was as a wood cutter at the age of nine with E. E. COGLE. When Mr. Cogle died in 1882, Mr. Barrett and the late Lyman BRACKETT purchased a lumber yard in East Seventh street of the Cogle heirs. The two men conducted the lumber yard for many years, Mr. Barrett later buying the interest of Mr. Brackett. Mr. Barrett retired from active business in 1927. During his life Mr. Barrett saw Rochester and Lake Manitou develop into a famous summer resort, he figuring largely in its development. He owned much of the land on the north shore of the lake which he divided into lots. The cement road along the north shore of the lake was named in his honor. With Mr. Brackett as his partner Mr. Barrett built the Fredonia Block in 1889. This building, a three story brick structure, extends a half block south on Main street from Seventh on the east side of Main. The hotel in the building bears Mr. Barrett’s name. For many years Mr. Barrett was a wheelhorse in the Fulton county Republican organization, and his influence was of no mean value. He for many years attended all county, state, district and national conventions. Mr. Barrett was prominent in the business life of Rochester. He was one of the founders and directors of the ROCHESTER BRIDGE COMPANY. The INDIANA BANK and The ROCHESTER BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. He was the owner of the bridge company buildings at the time they were purchased by the COLE BROTHERS CIRCUS. The deceased was made a Mason in Rochester lodge No. 79 on January 15, 1873. Mr. Barrett was noted for his charities which always were carried out in an unostentatious manner. Survivors are the daughter, Miss Pearl BARRETT, a son John BARRETT of this city, granddaughter, Miss Peggy Lou BARRETT of Rochester, niece, Mrs. Grace MARTIN, Jersey City, N.J. and grand-nephew, Barrett IRVINE of LaPorte. The last rites will be held from the Barrett home at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Harry MOUNT pastor of the First Christian church officiating. Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.³

Death*

He died on 5 December 1939 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 89; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, two foster children.^5,3

Family

Rebecca Johnson b. 8 Dec 1849, d. 15 Apr 1924

Child

Pearl Barrett⁶ b. Nov 1879

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Rebecca Barrett, 15 April 1924.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemtery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 December 1939.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Minnie Nicodemus¹

F, b. 1870, d. 10 April 1907

Father

Abraham Nicodemus² b. 1819, d. 1880

Mother

Mary A. Weirick b. 29 Apr 1838, d. 5 Dec 1924

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Minnie Nicodemus was born in 1870 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Abraham Nicodemus; page 47A, occupation farmer, 3 children and a brother in law T.J.²

Married Name

As of 5 May 1888,her married name was Johnson.⁴

Marriage*

Minnie Nicodemus married Theodore (Dory) Johnson, son of Samuel Johnson and Jemima Agnes Thompson, on 5 May 1888 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

Death*

Minnie Nicodemus died on 10 April 1907 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Akron Cemetery.^5,6

Obit

Minnie's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 April 1907:

The Evening Sentinel - 1907 Mrs. [Theadore] Minnie [NICODEMUS] JOHNSON, died at her home, near Sugar Grove, yesterday. Her maiden name was Nicodemus. She leaves a husband and six children. Burial will occur today at Akron.⁶

Family

Theodore (Dory) Johnson b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Children

Mary Ethel Johnson⁷ b. 24 Aug 1888, d. 29 Jan 1972
Scott Johnson⁸ b. 24 Jun 1890, d. 6 Sep 1985
Rex Johnson⁸ b. 1892
Claude R. Johnson⁷ b. 10 Dec 1894, d. 9 Jun 1962
Hazel Johnson⁸ b. 1903, d. 12 Sep 1970
Jessie M. Johnson⁷ b. 11 Feb 1904, d. Aug 1991

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Thkeodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 204.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 April 1907.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

William I. Johnson¹

M, b. 3 November 1883, d. 16 September 1887

Father

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson¹ b. 17 Sep 1844, d. 6 Mar 1935

Mother

Almeda Zartman¹ b. 19 Oct 1847, d. 5 May 1928

Last Edited

17 Feb 2002

Birth*

William I. Johnson was born on 3 November 1883 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died on 16 September 1887 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 3; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Phebe Prill¹

F, b. 31 December 1794, d. 28 June 1853

Father

John Prill Sr.¹ b. 1751, d. bt 1828 - 1830

Mother

Maria Elizabeth Russ¹ b. bt 1754 - 1759

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Phebe Prill was born on 31 December 1794 at Fauquier, Virginia; no proof of Fauquier.^2,3

Name Variation

As of 23 November 1818, Phebe Prill was also known as Phebe Brill married John Johnston.¹

Married Name

As of 23 November 1818,her married name was Johnson.¹

Marriage*

She married John Johnson, son of William Johnson Sr. and Jane (?), on 23 November 1818 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Phebe Prill appeared on the census of 1820 Morgan, Virginia, in the household of John Johnson; page 15, 4 males and 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45 and older; Michael Prill appeared on next page.⁴

Census

Phebe Prill appeared on the census of 1830 at Morgan, West Virginia, page 118, 1 male under 5, 2 males 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.⁵

NoteB*

On 17 June 1842, Phebe, a resident of Darke County, Ohio, appointed her Stepson John Johnson her attorney to collect from Cromwell Orrick of Morgan County the arrearages of rent by him on the farm and the mill.⁶

Census*

She appeared on the census of 28 November 1850 at Richland Twp., Darke, Ohio, page 479, no occupation, living with 14 year old Rebecca Wilson, b. OH, lived between her son Levi and James Miller, age 35, b. VA.³

Death*

She died on 28 June 1853 at Richland Twp., Darke, Ohio, at age 58; buried at the Beamsville Cemetery.²

Family

John Johnson b. bt 1770 - 1775, d. c Dec 1828

Children

Hiram Johnson² b. 1820, d. 11 Sep 1848
Josiah Tolliber Johnson+² b. 28 Nov 1821, d. 27 May 1901
Lewis Wesley Johnson+² b. 17 Aug 1824, d. 1 Feb 1862
Levi Francis Johnson+² b. 10 Oct 1826, d. 26 Feb 1870

Citations

[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S425] DAR Fort Greenville Chapter, Darke County Cemetery Records, Beamsville Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 3, page 247.

John Johnson¹

M, b. between 1770 and 1775, d. circa December 1828

Father

William Johnson Sr.¹ b. c 1750, d. 1807

Mother

Jane (?)¹ b. bt 1750 - 1755, d. bt 1821 - 1830

Last Edited

10 Nov 2008

Birth*

John Johnson was born between 1770 and 1775 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

(Witness) Will

He witnessed the will of William Johnson Sr. on 12 May 1804 at Berkeley, Virginia; earlier will filed 12 May 1794.¹

Marriage*

John Johnson married Elizabeth (?) circa 1805; no marriage record found; first name from death records of children; date of marriage based on year of birth of first child.³

Census

John Johnson appeared on the census of 1810 at Berkeley, Virginia, page 571, 2 female under 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁴

Marriage*

He married Phebe Prill, daughter of John Prill Sr. and Maria Elizabeth Russ, on 23 November 1818 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

Census*

John Johnson appeared on the census of 1820 at Morgan, Virginia, page 15, 4 males and 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45 and older; Michael Prill appeared on next page.⁵

Will*

He left a will on 21 November 1828 at Morgan, Virginia.⁶

Death*

He died circa December 1828 at Morgan, Virginia.

Probate*

His estate was probated in January 1829 at Morgan, Virginia.⁷

Family 1

Elizabeth (?) b. bt 1780 - 1785, d. c 1817

Children

Sarah A. Johnson+⁸ b. 25 Jan 1807, d. 13 May 1838
Jane Johnson⁵ b. c 1810
William Johnson+ b. 15 Feb 1812, d. 2 Feb 1885
James Johnston+⁹ b. 15 Jan 1814, d. 22 Jun 1889
John Johnson+ b. 8 Aug 1815, d. 21 Jan 1886

Family 2

Phebe Prill b. 31 Dec 1794, d. 28 Jun 1853

Children

Hiram Johnson¹⁰ b. 1820, d. 11 Sep 1848
Josiah Tolliber Johnson+¹⁰ b. 28 Nov 1821, d. 27 May 1901
Lewis Wesley Johnson+¹⁰ b. 17 Aug 1824, d. 1 Feb 1862
Levi Francis Johnson+¹⁰ b. 10 Oct 1826, d. 26 Feb 1870

Citations

[S381] Will of William Johnston BCWB 4, page 153.
[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, Will of John Johnston.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S425] DAR Fort Greenville Chapter, Darke County Cemetery Records, Beamsville Cemetery.

Elizabeth Gunckel¹

F, b. 9 May 1843, d. circa 1875

Father

Philip Gunckel² b. 1814, d. 8 Oct 1872

Mother

Albertania Blake³

Last Edited

30 Jun 2002

Birth*

Elizabeth Gunckel was born on 9 May 1843 at Indiana.^2,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Philip Gunckel; page 413B, occupation lawyer, he and his daughter "R.E.A." lived with Isaiah Hoover.⁵

Married Name

As of 15 November 1860,her married name was Johnson.¹

Marriage*

Elizabeth Gunckel married John A. Johnson, son of Joseph Johnson and Ann Clark, on 15 November 1860 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Gunckel appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John A. Johnson; page 52B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Death*

Elizabeth Gunckel died circa 1875 at Indiana.³

Family

John A. Johnson b. 26 Feb 1836, d. 16 Dec 1887

Children

Marietta Johnson+⁷ b. 16 Feb 1862, d. 19 Apr 1942
Charles E. Johnson+⁸ b. 25 Mar 1864, d. 9 Dec 1930
Luella Johnson+⁹ b. Sep 1867, d. 5 Jun 1957

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 47.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S422] Lois Anderson, "Ancestral File of Lois Anderson", Ancestral File.
[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 April 1942.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 9 December 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

James M. Schoolcraft¹

M, b. 1843

Last Edited

2 Aug 2007

Birth*

James M. Schoolcraft was born in 1843 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Phebe Johnson, daughter of Joseph Johnson and Ann Clark, on 26 June 1864 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

James M. Schoolcraft appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 94, occupation "works in saw mill," 2 children and Phebe's sister Mahala, lived near Phebe's parents former farm.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 July 1900 at Township 28, Range 24 East, Peoria Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory, Record for James M. Schoolcraft, b. Feb. 1840 IN, owned land, widowed, living alone; no telling whether this is the same person.³

Family

Phebe Johnson b. 1843, d. fr 20 Dec 1874 - 26 Dec 1874

Children

Leroy Schoolcraft² b. 1867
Essie Mae Schoolcraft+² b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 28 Feb 1932

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 223.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Enos R. Shoemaker¹

M, b. 1850, d. before 1900

Last Edited

18 Mar 2012

Birth*

Enos R. Shoemaker was born in 1850 at Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Mahala Johnson, daughter of Joseph Johnson and Ann Clark, on 18 September 1873 at Fulton, Indiana; at the Presbyterian Parsonage by Rev. F.M. Elliott.^3,4

NoteB*

On 3 August 1878, the Rochester Sentinel noted that "E. R. Shoemaker has again engaged in the sewing machine and notion trade. His place of business is in the frame building, first door east of the Citien's Block...."⁵

Census*

Enos R. Shoemaker and Mahala Johnson appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, page 75D, indexed as "Qener," occupation sewing machine agent, 2 children at home.²

Death*

Enos R. Shoemaker died before 1900 at Indiana; Mahala was widowed in the 1900 census.⁶

Family

Mahala Johnson b. Aug 1856

Children

Oscar Tell (Tella) Shoemaker+² b. 14 Jun 1874, d. 11 Jun 1950
Bessie Shoemaker² b. 22 Dec 1879, d. 26 Jun 1914
Unknown Shoemaker⁷ b. bt 1880 - 1885

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 223.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 189.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 4 October 1873.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population Mahala stated she had 3 children living in both the 1900 and 1910 censuses, but the third name does not appear.

Clara Belle Johnson¹

F, b. 26 November 1867, d. circa 1911

Father

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson¹ b. 17 Sep 1844, d. 6 Mar 1935

Mother

Almeda Zartman¹ b. 19 Oct 1847, d. 5 May 1928

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Clara Belle Johnson was born on 26 November 1867 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Israel D. (Doc) Johnson; page 95, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Clara Belle Johnson appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Israel D. (Doc) Johnson; page 88A, occupation farmer, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 8 July 1883,her married name was McClure.⁴

Marriage*

Clara Belle Johnson married Thomas Jesse McClure on 8 July 1883 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

NoteB*

The Rochester Sentinel - Wednesday, September 15, 1886
BIOG - In the divorce case of McCLURE vs McCLURE, wherein Mrs. Clara McCLURE asked the court to grant her a divorce from her husband and the custody of her two year old baby. His Honor decided in favor of the plaintiff on the condition that the defendant be allowed to visit his child, and that Mrs. Clara’s father, Doc. JOHNSON, give an obligation of $500 to care properly for the child, which he did. It will be remembered that Jesse McCLURE, the defendant, had considerable newspaper notoriety last March for taking his baby from its mother while her father was away, and has since kept it near Logansport. Much conflicting evidence was introduced as to McClure’s violent character and abuse of his wife, but the fact of his having no home, except where he worked, to keep the child, seemed to impress the court with the idea that the child would be best cared for by the mother, who could give more attention to its proper training, and he so decided. Both parties are from respectable families, but the general drift of the evidence seemed to substantiate the charge in the complaint that the defendant was very irritable at times and could not control his wrath in such a manner as a dutiful father and husband should.

Monday, October 26, 1903
A special from Marion to the Indianapolis Star tells of a terrible crime committed near Point Isabell, Grant county, Sunday afternoon. Thomas Jesse McCLURE, a farm hand about forty, separated from his wife, went to visit her and see his little boys, aged 4 and 2 years respectively. He had candy and nuts for them and took them out for a ride. When he had driven about ‘till they fell asleep he took his revolver and shot each of them in the head killing the oldest one instantly and mortally wounding the other. Then he laid them down by the road side and drove to Marion and gave himself up. A mob gathered to hang him and he was taken to the Indianapolis jail. From the description of the man and the name it is believed here that he was the same Jesse McCLURE who grew up at Twelve Mile and afterwards married a daughter of “Doc” JOHNSON at Millark. McClure was so mean to this wife she got a divorce from him and he afterwards tried to get the child but was foiled. Since then, which was twelve years ago, he left this part of the country and has never been back.⁵

Married Name

As of 13 January 1887,her married name was Schindler.^6,7

Marriage*

Clara Belle Johnson married Jacob Frederick Schindler, son of Paul Schindler and Catharine Rauch, on 13 January 1887 at Fulton, Indiana.^6,7

(Witness) Death

Clara Belle Johnson witnessed the death of William Vernon McClure on 19 September 1887 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.^8,9

(Witness) Death

Clara Belle Johnson witnessed the death of Delcie Fern Schindler on 30 June 1890 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.^9,8

Death*

Clara Belle Johnson died circa 1911 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana; Jacob's obituary says she died about 1911, notwithstanding the inscription of 30 Jan 1892 on her grave at Mt. Zion.^9,8,10

Family 1

Thomas Jesse McClure

Child

William Vernon McClure^8,9 b. 3 Apr 1884, d. 19 Sep 1887

Family 2

Jacob Frederick Schindler b. 6 Mar 1860, d. 30 Jan 1940

Children

Delcie Fern Schindler^9,8 b. 18 Aug 1889, d. 30 Jun 1890
Montana Gale Schindler+¹¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 27 Aug 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S336] "Military Files of Israel D. Johnson."
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book D, page 401.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 15 September 1886.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 106.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Jacob Schindler, 31 Jan 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.

Margaret Rosana (Maggie) Johnson¹

F, b. 22 September 1869, d. 13 March 1873

Father

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson¹ b. 17 Sep 1844, d. 6 Mar 1935

Mother

Almeda Zartman¹ b. 19 Oct 1847, d. 5 May 1928

Last Edited

25 Jul 2004

Birth*

Margaret Rosana (Maggie) Johnson was born on 22 September 1869 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana; her father's pension file says 17 September 1869, as does the Zartman History; this date is from cemetery reading.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Israel D. (Doc) Johnson; page 95, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.¹

Death*

Margaret Rosana (Maggie) Johnson died on 13 March 1873 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 3; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S336] "Military Files of Israel D. Johnson."

Thomas Jesse McClure¹

Last Edited

26 Jan 2003

Marriage*

Thomas Jesse McClure married Clara Belle Johnson, daughter of Israel D. (Doc) Johnson and Almeda Zartman, on 8 July 1883 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Family

Clara Belle Johnson b. 26 Nov 1867, d. c 1911

Child

William Vernon McClure^2,3 b. 3 Apr 1884, d. 19 Sep 1887

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book D, page 401.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Orpha E. Masteller¹

F, b. 9 August 1880, d. 30 August 1971

Last Edited

7 Feb 2004

Birth*

Orpha E. Masteller was born on 9 August 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^2,3,4

Married Name

As of 18 November 1899,her married name was Johnson.¹

Marriage*

She married Harry Ellas Johnson, son of Israel D. (Doc) Johnson and Almeda Zartman, on 18 November 1899 at Fulton, Indiana; at her parents' home (C. B. Masteller.)^1,5

(Witness) Census

Orpha E. Masteller appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Harry Ellas Johnson; ED 57, sheet 7A, page 100, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, no children, lived next to father.⁶

Death*

Orpha E. Masteller died on 30 August 1971 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 91; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.^2,4

Obit

Orpha E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 31 August 1971:

Mrs. Orpha E. JOHNSON, 91, former resident of R.R. 2, Rochester, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday in the Miller nursing home where she had been a patient eight years. Born Aug. 9, 1880, in Henry township, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ruhama KRINDLE MASTELLER. Her marriage was in 1899, to Harry E. JOHNSON. He preceded in death in 1955. Surviving are one brother, Harry L. MASTELLER, R.R. 1, Akron, and nieces and nephews. One brother, Justin MASTELLER, preceded in death in 1953. Final rites will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Foster & good funeral home. The Rev. Wayne JOHNSON will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Zion cemetery southeast of Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home.⁴

Family

Harry Ellas Johnson b. 18 Dec 1877, d. 26 May 1955

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 31.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 31 August 1971.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 24 November 1899.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Jacob Frederick Schindler^1,2

M, b. 6 March 1860, d. 30 January 1940

Father

Paul Schindler b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

14 Apr 2003

Birth*

Jacob Frederick Schindler was born on 6 March 1860 at Ohio.^1,2,3

Moved*

He moved to Fulton, Indiana, circa 1862.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Paul Schindler; page 46C, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Jacob Frederick Schindler married Clara Belle Johnson, daughter of Israel D. (Doc) Johnson and Almeda Zartman, on 13 January 1887 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Census

Jacob Frederick Schindler appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 40, Sheet 9A, page 271, occupation farmer, he and daughter lived with Israel Johnson, but Clara was not listed in the household.¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 57, Sheet 7A, page 100, occupation laborer, odd jobs, married 15 years, 3 children, 1 living, lived with Israel D. Johnson family.⁵

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Jackson Miller; ED 68, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child and father in law.⁶

(Witness) Census

Jacob Frederick Schindler appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Jackson Miller; ED 6, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children and Jacob Schindler at home.⁷

Death*

Jacob Frederick Schindler died on 30 January 1940 at Cass, Indiana, at age 79; at his daughter's home near Logansport, buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁸

Obit

Jacob Frederick's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 31 January 1940:

Jacob F. SHINDLER, 79, well known Fulton county farmer, passed away at 11 o’clock Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Miller, six miles northeast of Logansport. Mr. Shindler had been in ill health for the past year suffering from complications. Mr. Shindler, who was born in Ohio, March 6th, 1860, came to Indiana when but two years old. His parents were Paul and Catherine SHINDLER. On January 13th, 1887, he was united in marriage with Claribelle JOHNSON. His wife preceded him in death 29 years ago. The survivors are the daughter, Mrs. George MILLER; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday morning 10:30 o’clock at the Fulton United Brethren church. Rev. J. W. MILLER will officiate, and interment will be made in the Mt. Zion cemetery, south of Rochester. The body was removed from the Ditmire funeral home in Fulton today to the home of Mrs. George Miller, where it will lie in state until the hour of the services.³

Family

Clara Belle Johnson b. 26 Nov 1867, d. c 1911

Children

Delcie Fern Schindler^8,9 b. 18 Aug 1889, d. 30 Jun 1890
Montana Gale Schindler+¹⁰ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 27 Aug 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 106.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 31 January 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.

Montana Gale Schindler¹

F, b. 17 September 1891, d. 27 August 1971

Father

Jacob Frederick Schindler¹ b. 6 Mar 1860, d. 30 Jan 1940

Mother

Clara Belle Johnson¹ b. 26 Nov 1867, d. c 1911

Last Edited

15 Apr 2003

Birth*

Montana Gale Schindler was born on 17 September 1891 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob Frederick Schindler; ED 40, Sheet 9A, page 271, occupation farmer, he and daughter lived with Israel Johnson, but Clara was not listed in the household.²

(Witness) Census

Montana Gale Schindler appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob Frederick Schindler; ED 57, Sheet 7A, page 100, occupation laborer, odd jobs, married 15 years, 3 children, 1 living, lived with Israel D. Johnson family.⁵

Married Name

As of 6 February 1912,her married name was Miller.

Marriage*

Montana Gale Schindler married George Jackson Miller on 6 February 1912 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁶

(Witness) Census

Montana Gale Schindler appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Jackson Miller; ED 68, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child and father in law.⁷

(Witness) Census

Montana Gale Schindler appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Jackson Miller; ED 6, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children and Jacob Schindler at home.⁸

Divorce*

Montana Gale Schindler and George Jackson Miller were divorced between 1950 and 1960; He moved to Sacramento in 1959, and Montana remained in Rochester.⁹

Death*

Montana Gale Schindler died on 27 August 1971 at age 79; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁴

Obit

Montana Gale's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 August 1971:

Mrs. Montana Gail MILLER, 79, 925 Madison street, died unexpectedly late Friday morning at her home following a heart attack. She had not been ill. Born in Rochester Sept. 17, 1891, she was the daughter of Jacob and Clara B. SCHINDLER. Except for 13 years in Grand Rapids, Mich., she had resided in Cass and Fulton counties. During recent years, she actively pursued the hobby of ceramics and was especially known for unusual designs in chess sets. She attended the First Baptist church. Surviving are a son, Robert L. MILLER, St. Louis, Mo; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Lillian Ann) BLACKBURN, Las Vegas, Nev; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harold E. (Florence) MILLER, resides in Rochester. Preceding in death were three sons, Harold E., Dale, and Raymond [MILLER], and a daughter, Ethel [MILLER]. Final rites will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home with the Rev. Donald LAMBERT officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Zion cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Sunday. Memorials other than flowers may be given to the Heart Fund.¹⁰

Family

George Jackson Miller b. 26 Apr 1892, d. 6 Jul 1984

Children

Harold E. Miller⁷ b. 23 Nov 1912, d. 3 Jan 1969
Raymond Miller⁴ b. bt 1914 - 1916, d. 19 Jan 1918
Ethel L. Miller⁴ b. 16 May 1917, d. 30 Aug 1917
Dale Miller⁸ b. 30 Nov 1922, d. 3 Sep 1963
Lillian A. Miller⁸ b. 1929
Robert Lowell Miller¹¹ b. bt 1931 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 390.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, George Miller, 10 July 1984.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 August 1971.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.

William Schindler¹

M, b. 9 July 1842

Father

Paul Schindler¹ b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch¹ b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

28 May 2002

Milit-Beg*

William Schindler began military service Civil War Veteran.

Birth*

He was born on 9 July 1842 at Ohio.^1,2

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 409C, occupation sawyer, married, two children and John Binkley, aged 15.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 111, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, living with wife Margaret, age 68, b. Indiana, married 39 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 10 March 1915.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Alexander Schindler¹

M, b. 1844

Father

Paul Schindler¹ b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch¹ b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

17 Feb 2002

Birth*

Alexander Schindler was born in 1844 at Ohio.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Anna Schindler¹

F, b. 1848

Father

Paul Schindler¹ b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch¹ b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

17 Feb 2002

Birth*

Anna Schindler was born in 1848 at Ohio.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

George Schindler¹

M, b. 1853

Father

Paul Schindler¹ b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch¹ b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

17 Feb 2002

Birth*

George Schindler was born in 1853 at Ohio.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Sarah E. Schindler¹

F, b. 1 September 1857, d. 10 August 1938

Father

Paul Schindler¹ b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch¹ b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

29 Jan 2004

Birth*

Sarah E. Schindler was born on 1 September 1857 at Perry, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Paul Schindler; page 46C, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 5 February 1882,her married name was Zartman.⁴

Marriage*

Sarah E. Schindler married Samuel Zartman, son of Andrew Jackson Zartman and Margaret Fisher, on 5 February 1882 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Sarah E. Schindler appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Zartman; ED 37, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Death*

Sarah E. Schindler died on 10 August 1938 at Fulton, Fulton, Indiana, at age 80; buried at the Plainview Cemetery, Allen Twp.²

Obit

Sarah E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 10 August 1938:

Mrs. Sarah ZARTMAN, aged 80, died at the home of her son Vern ZARTMAN, near Fulton, at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday morning after an illness of 12 years due to complications. The deceased was born in Perry county, Ohio, September 1, 1857. She came to Indiana with her parents, Paul and Katherine SCHINDLER, when she was six years of age. In a ceremony which was performed February 5, 1882, she was married to Samuel ZARTMAN, who died seven years ago. Mrs. Zartman was a devout member of the German Reformed church. Survivors are two sons, Vern [ZARTMAN] of Fulton and Earl ZARTMAN of Detroit, daughter Mrs. C. E. WHYBREW, Kewanna, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held from the Fulton United Brethren church at 2:30 p.m. Friday with Rev. J. W. MILLER officiating. Burial will be made in the Plainview cemetery.²

Family

Samuel Zartman b. 21 Feb 1857, d. 6 Nov 1921

Children

Earl Zartman⁵ b. Nov 1882
Goldie Zartman⁵ b. Apr 1885
Verne Zartman⁵ b. Oct 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 10 August 1938.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book D, page 281.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Andrew Jackson Schindler¹

M, b. 6 December 1862, d. 12 March 1939

Father

Paul Schindler¹ b. 1818

Mother

Catharine Rauch¹ b. 21 Jan 1819, d. 30 Dec 1881

Last Edited

13 May 2002

Birth*

Andrew Jackson Schindler was born on 6 December 1862 at Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Paul Schindler; page 46C, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Andrew Jackson Schindler died on 12 March 1939 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 76; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 March 1939.

Mahala Zartman¹

F, b. 1852

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

24 Feb 2002

Birth*

Mahala Zartman was born in 1852 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Sarah A. Zartman¹

F, b. 1854

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

24 Feb 2002

Birth*

Sarah A. Zartman was born in 1854 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Samuel Zartman¹

M, b. 21 February 1857, d. 6 November 1921

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

29 Jan 2004

Birth*

Samuel Zartman was born on 21 February 1857 at Perry, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Samuel Zartman married Sarah E. Schindler, daughter of Paul Schindler and Catharine Rauch, on 5 February 1882 at Fulton, Indiana.³

Census*

Samuel Zartman appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 37, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

He died on 6 November 1921 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 64.⁵

Obit

Samuel's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 7 November 1921:

Monday, November 7, 1921
Samuel ZARTMAN, aged about 75, one of the well known farmers of Fulton county, dropped dead Sunday afternoon at his home two miles east of Fulton, according to word received here Monday morning. Mr. Zartman has been in ill health for the past year or more and with increasing age became more weak. Sunday he was working about the house and feeling that he had overtaxed his strength sat down in a chair on the porch to rest for a moment before continuing with the chores. He had been seated but a few minutes when he suddenly succumbed to an attack of heart failure and fell over dead. He is survived by the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Colonel WHYBREW, and two sons, Verne ZARTMAN, of Fulton, and Earl ZARTMAN, of Mobile, Ala. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at Macy.

Tuesday, November 22, 1921
Samuel ZARTMAN, son of Margaret and Andrew J. ZARTMAN, was born in Perry county, Ohio, on February 21, 1857. Departed this life November 6, 1921, age 64 years, 8 months and 16 days. On February 5, 1882, he was united in marriage with Sarah C. SCHINDLER, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul SCHINDLER, near Macy, Ind. To this union three children were born, Archie Earl [ZARTMAN], of Mobile, Alabama, Goldie WHYBREW, of Fulton, and Verne Elmer [ZARTMAN], also of Fulton, Ind. At the age of 22 years, he was united with the German Reform church of near Macy, Ind., and remained faithful until death. Samuel was a kind husband and a loving father, also a friend and neighbor to all. He leaves to mourn their loss a faithful wife, two sons, one daughter, three grandchildren, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends. - - -.⁶

Family

Sarah E. Schindler b. 1 Sep 1857, d. 10 Aug 1938

Children

Earl Zartman⁴ b. Nov 1882
Goldie Zartman⁴ b. Apr 1885
Verne Zartman⁴ b. Oct 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 November 1921.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book D, page 281.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 November 1921.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 November and 22 November, 1921.

Irwin Zartman¹

M, b. 1859

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

24 Feb 2002

Birth*

Irwin Zartman was born in 1859 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Charles Zartman¹

M, b. 1862

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

24 Feb 2002

Birth*

Charles Zartman was born in 1862 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Eli Zartman¹

M, b. 1864

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

24 Feb 2002

Birth*

Eli Zartman was born in 1864 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Phoebe Zartman¹

F, b. 1867

Father

Andrew Jackson Zartman¹ b. 4 Sep 1829, d. 27 May 1896

Mother

Margaret Fisher¹ b. 16 Dec 1838, d. 8 Sep 1905

Last Edited

24 Feb 2002

Birth*

Phoebe Zartman was born in 1867 at Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Andrew Jackson Zartman; page 9, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

George Jackson Miller¹

M, b. 26 April 1892, d. 6 July 1984

Last Edited

14 Apr 2003

Birth*

George Jackson Miller was born on 26 April 1892 at Indiana.^2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Montana Gale Schindler, daughter of Jacob Frederick Schindler and Clara Belle Johnson, on 6 February 1912 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

George Jackson Miller appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 68, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child and father in law.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 6, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children and Jacob Schindler at home.⁵

Divorce*

He and Montana Gale Schindler were divorced between 1950 and 1960; He moved to Sacramento in 1959, and Montana remained in Rochester.⁶

Death*

George Jackson Miller died on 6 July 1984 at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, at age 92.^4,7

Obit

George Jackson's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 10 July 1984:

George Jackson MILLER, 92, a former resident of Fulton County and Logansport, died Friday in Las Vegas, Nev. He had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke June 11. He was born April 26 1892 in Fulton county to Gideon D. and Julia Anna
RICHARDSON MILLER. He was married Feb. 6, 1912 to Montana G. SCHINDLER in Rochester. On Nov. 28, 1970, he was married to Martha MECKLER in Sacramento, Calif. She survives. He was retired from the real estate business in Sacramento, where he had lived since 1959. Surviving are a daughter, Lillian Ann BLACKBURN, Las Vegas; a son, Robert Lowell [MILLER], Longview, Texas; two step-sons and two step-daughters; a sister, Lillian R. BARGER, a nephew, Miller AULT, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harold (Florence) MILLER, all of Rochester; eight grandchildrn; sixteen great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Three brothers, three sisters, a daughter and three sons preceded in death. Services were Monday in the Bunker Chapel in Las Vegas and burial is today in the Camelia Gardens Cemetery in Sacramento.⁷

Family

Montana Gale Schindler b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 27 Aug 1971

Children

Harold E. Miller² b. 23 Nov 1912, d. 3 Jan 1969
Raymond Miller⁸ b. bt 1914 - 1916, d. 19 Jan 1918
Ethel L. Miller⁸ b. 16 May 1917, d. 30 Aug 1917
Dale Miller⁵ b. 30 Nov 1922, d. 3 Sep 1963
Lillian A. Miller⁵ b. 1929
Robert Lowell Miller⁹ b. bt 1931 - 1935

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 390.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, George Miller, 10 July 1984.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 10 July 1984.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.

Augustus Aaron Johnson¹

M, b. 7 December 1869, d. 10 March 1929

Father

John William Johnson¹ b. 4 Aug 1840, d. 2 Aug 1881

Mother

Angeline C. Thompson¹ b. 15 Oct 1844, d. 24 May 1880

Last Edited

22 Jul 2004

Birth*

Augustus Aaron Johnson was born on 7 December 1869 at Millark, Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John William Johnson; page 95, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Augustus Aaron Johnson appeared on the census of 1880 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel E. Burch; page 139C, occupation farmer, 1 daughter, Anna Binkley, age 13, b. IN and Augustus Johnson, nephew, age 10, b IN.³

(Witness) NoteB

Samuel Burch was appointed guardian of Augustus Johnson on 27 August 1881, following the deaths of John and Angeline Johnson, his parents.⁴

Marriage*

Augustus Aaron Johnson married Anna F. Sargent on 6 June 1897 at Fulton, Indiana.^5,6

Census*

Augustus Aaron Johnson appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Peru, Miami, Indiana, ED 104, sheet 9A, occupation carpenter, renting, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Peru, Miami, Indiana, ED 129, sheet 6B, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 13 years, 1 child, 1 living; his mother-in-law, Sally A. Sargent also living with them, plus two boarders.⁷

Death*

He died on 10 March 1929 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, at age 59; buried at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Peru (not verified.)^2,8

Obit

Augustus Aaron's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 12 March 1929:

A number of Fulton county people were in Peru Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral of the late A. A. JOHNSON, 57, former Peru resident, who died Sunday morning at his home in Kokomo. The services were conducted at the United Brethren church in Peru at two o’clock and burial was made in the Mt. Hope cemetery. The deceased was a nephew of I. D. JOHNSON of the Millark neighborhood.⁸

Family

Anna F. Sargent b. 16 Jul 1878

Children

Leon Austin Johnson⁵ b. 22 Feb 1898
Olive Mercedes Johnson² b. 30 Nov 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S334] "Military File of John Johnson."
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 396.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 March 1929.