Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Lettie L. Sinks¹

F, b. circa 1867, d. 22 January 1868

Father

Jacob Sinks b. 1 Mar 1832, d. 7 Aug 1910

Mother

Elizabeth Tenney b. 23 Mar 1831, d. 9 Feb 1870

Last Edited

31 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lettie L. Sinks was born circa 1867 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.¹

Death*

She died on 22 January 1868 at Ohio; buried at Monroe Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Monroe, Miami, Ohio.

Viola May Johnson¹

F, b. 19 November 1871, d. 15 August 1873

Father

Samuel Johnson¹ b. 2 Jan 1840, d. 1 Feb 1924

Mother

Jemima Agnes Thompson¹ b. 20 Nov 1846, d. 6 May 1924

Last Edited

28 Oct 2004

Birth*

Viola May Johnson was born on 19 November 1871 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 15 August 1873 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 1; buried at the Omega Cemetery.²

Citations

[S331] "Military File of Samuel Johnson."
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.

Moses Newell^1,2

M, b. 1866, d. 1951

Last Edited

7 Feb 2003

Birth*

Moses Newell was born in 1866 at Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Emily Eldora (Dora) Prill, daughter of David Prill and Mary Peck, on 1 March 1887 at Indiana.^3,1,4

Census*

Moses Newell appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, ED 65, sheet 13, occupation race horse trainer, renting, 1 child at home.⁵

Death*

He died in 1951; buried at the Akron Cemetery; no obituary in the Sentinel.²

Family

Emily Eldora (Dora) Prill b. 22 Aug 1866, d. 5 May 1932

Children

Dessie Lee Newell³ b. 23 Sep 1888, d. 8 Dec 1978
Eugene Newell⁵ b. 1892, d. 2 Mar 1936

Citations

[S332] "Military Records of David Pril."
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S472] Akron News, Various, 5 May 1932.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jasper William Bozarth¹

M, b. 8 August 1844, d. 8 October 1930

Last Edited

28 Nov 2004

Birth*

Jasper William Bozarth was born on 8 August 1844 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Burch, daughter of Levi Burch and Eliza Ann Hoover, on 2 October 1867 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Census

Jasper William Bozarth appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 46C, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 36, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 3 children 2 living.⁴

Death*

He died on 8 October 1930 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 86; buried at the Akron Cemetery.¹

Obit

Jasper William's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 8 October 1930:

Jasper W. BOZARTH, 86, one of Fulton County’s pioneer citizens and a veteran of the Civil war, passed away at 4:20 Wednesday morning, at the home of his son-in-law, James HUTCHINSON, who resides north of Athens. Mr. Bozarth had been in ill health fo the past several weeks having suffered a stroke of paralysis last August. A short time after suffering thestroke he was removed to the Hutchinson home from his rooms over the Turner Millinery store and gradually grew worse until the end. Mr. Bozarth was one of the best known citizens of Rochester and had made a host of friends through his quiet and unassuming manner. Jasper W., son of Asa and Sarah Ann BOZARTH, was born on a farm two and one-half miles east of this city, on August 8th, 1844. In the year of 1872 the deceased was united in marriage to Sarah BURCH and to this union two daughters were born. His wife passed away in the year of 1900 and in 1908 he was married to Mrs. Salina LYNK who also preceded him in death several years ago. During the past 35 years Mr. Bozarth lead a life of retirement after having been engaged in farming in various localities in Fulton county. When the Civil War broke out Jasper volunteered his services to the Union army entering the 87th regiment of Indiana infantry and serving in this division until the end of the conflict. The deceased was a member of the Rochester Presbyterian church and the I.O.O.F. lodge of this city. Survivors are a brother, John [BOZARTH], of Phoenix, Ariz., and four grandchildren, Max HOOVER, of Elkhart; Edward HUTCHINSON, of Salina, Kans., Waldo HUTCHINSON, of South Bend, and Judson HUTCHINSON, of Rochester, and a niece, Mrs. William HOWARD, of Rochester. Two daughters, Mrs. Grace HOOVER and Mrs. Maude HUTCHINSON, preceded their father in death several years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church, this city Friday morning 10 o’clock with Rev. D. S. PERRY officiating. Members of the G.A.R. Post and I.O.O.F. lodge will assist in the rites. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.¹

Family

Sarah Burch b. 12 Jul 1848, d. 11 Sep 1900

Children

Grace Mary Bozarth+³ b. 8 Sep 1873, d. 2 Aug 1903
Maude Bozarth+³ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 1 Nov 1915

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 October 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 430.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Jesse Edith McIntire¹

F, b. 10 October 1890, d. 2 June 1966

Father

Joseph McIntire¹ b. 15 Mar 1856, d. 10 Apr 1940

Mother

Mary Catharine Prill¹ b. 17 Dec 1864, d. 23 Oct 1932

Last Edited

11 Oct 2002

Birth*

Jesse Edith McIntire was born on 10 October 1890 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph McIntire; ED 36, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 1 child, 1 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Jesse Edith McIntire appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph McIntire; ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 1 child, 1 living.³

Married Name

As of 1 May 1910,her married name was Maddux.⁴

Marriage*

Jesse Edith McIntire married Royal D. Maddux on 1 May 1910 at Fulton, Indiana; confirm entry.⁴

(Witness) Census

Jesse Edith McIntire appeared on the census of 3 February 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Royal D. Maddux; ED 66, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.⁵

Obit

Jesse Edith's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 2 June 1966:

Mrs. Edith MADDUX, 75, 301 East Eighth street, who last resided with her son, Harold E. MADDUX, R.R. 2, Rochester, near Athens, died at Woodlawn hospital at 12:30 a.m. today. She had been in ill health for many months. The daughter of Joseph and Mary PRILL McINTIRE, she was born Oct. 10, 1890 in the Millark community. She married R. D. MADDUX, who preceded in death. She had lived her entire life in fulton county. She was a member of the Athens Sunshine Circle. Survivors are the son; two grandchildren whom she had reared - Mrs. Roy (Betty) SWICK, Rochester, and Joseph MADDUX, Des Plaines, Ill., and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be at the Athens cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Friday.²

Death*

She died on 2 June 1966 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 75; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.^2,6

Family

Royal D. Maddux b. 3 Apr 1888, d. 20 Dec 1946

Children

Opal G. Maddux⁶ b. 16 Mar 1916, d. 20 Feb 1917
Harold E. Maddux⁵ b. 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 2 June 1966.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 251.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.

William Wood¹

Last Edited

1 Mar 2002

Marriage*

William Wood married Nancy M. Rannells on 6 April 1851 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Family

Nancy M. Rannells b. May 1832, d. 22 Jul 1904

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 44.

Charles A. Collins¹

M, b. 8 September 1889, d. 27 February 1937

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

5 Sep 2003

Birth*

Charles A. Collins was born on 8 September 1889 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Mt. Zion Community, Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lawrence Collins; ED 40, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, owned real estate, married 20 years, 8 children, 5 living.²

(Witness) Census

Charles A. Collins appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lawrence Collins; ED 57, sheet 7A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 26 years, 8 children, 5 living (it appears.)³

Marriage*

Charles A. Collins married Lola F. Smith on 1 November 1913 at Indiana.^4,1

Census*

Charles A. Collins appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 68, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

He died on 27 February 1937 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, at age 47; buried at Plainview Cemetery.¹

Obit

Charles A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 1 March 1937:
Charles A. COLLINS, aged 47, died at his farm home one mile west of Macy at 8:45 o’clock Saturday evening from the after effects of an attack of influenza which he suffered one week ago. The deceased was born on September 8, 1889 in Fulton county and was the son of Lawrence and Mary (SLISHER) COLLINS. He had resided on farms in Fulton and Miami counties all of his life. In a ceremony which was performed in Peru on November 1, 1913 the deceased was married to Lola SMITH. Mr. Collins was a member of the Christian church at Macy. Survivors ar the widow, three children, Russell [COLLINS], Helen [COLLINS] and Mary [COLLINS], all at home; a sister, Mrs. Luella SLIFER, Macy; and three brothers, Francis [COLLINS] and Roy [COLLINS] of Macy and Fred [COLLINS] of Corpus Christi, Texas. The funeral services will be held from the Christian church at Macy at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Harvey SCHONDELMEYER officiating. Interment will be made in the Plainview cemetery at Macy.¹

Family

Lola F. Smith b. 2 Sep 1894, d. 13 Apr 1979

Children

Russell Collins⁵ b. 1915
Helen Collins⁴ b. 1919
Mary Collins⁵ b. 1930

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 1 March 1937.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

George A. Shambarger¹

M, b. 6 July 1885, d. 25 January 1945

Last Edited

14 Sep 2002

Birth*

George A. Shambarger was born on 6 July 1885 at Fulton, Indiana; son of L. K. and Frances (Allen) Shambarger.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Elizabeth Gearen on 17 August 1912.²

Obit

George A.'s obituary was published in the an unknown place on 25 January 1945:

George A. SHAMBARGER, 59, well-known Macy resident, passed away this morning at his home following an acute heart attack. Shambarger had been ill for about five years, but was in serious condition only a few hours. Born July 6, 1885 in Fulton county, he was the son of L. K. and Frances (ALLEN) SHAMBARGER. He resided most of his life in and around Macy. He practiced farming and retired a few years ago because of ill health. On Aug. 17, 1912, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth GEAREN, and to this union were born one son, Glen [SHAMBARGER], now in service in the Aleutian Islands, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles SLISHER, Jr., of Macy. He was a member of the Perrysburg Baptist church. Besides the wife, son and daughter, he is survived by five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William WRIGHT and Mrs. Charles ALLEN of the Macy community, and four brothers, James [SHAMBARGER] of Peru, L. J. [SHAMBARGER] of Macy, Alfred [SHAMBARGER] of Fort Wayne and Dan [SHAMBARGER] of Macy. The remains will be taken from the Ditmire mortuary at Fulton to the residence sometime Friday. Last rites will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Macy Methodist church with the Rev. C. F. GOLDEN of Denver officiating, with the Rev. Jack FULCHER of Macy assisting. Burial will be in Plainview cemetery.¹

Death*

He died on 25 January 1945 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 59; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.¹

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Gearen b. 12 Jul 1885, d. 10 Oct 1976

Child

Elsie Eleanor Shambarger+¹ b. 16 Aug 1915, d. 19 Dec 1973

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 25 January 1945.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, George Shambarger, 25 January 1945.

Ora E. Schindler¹

M, b. June 1882

Father

David Schindler¹ b. 1853, d. 1894

Mother

Jennie (Delilah) Packard¹ b. 30 Nov 1863, d. 6 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Jun 2002

Birth*

Ora E. Schindler was born in June 1882 at Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles Slisher; ED 31, sheet 1B, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 4 years, 1 stepson; Jennie had two children by previous marriage, 1 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

John T. Sheets¹

Last Edited

7 Nov 2002

Marriage*

John T. Sheets married Martha Purdy in 1863.^2,1,3

Family

Martha Purdy b. 21 Sep 1854, d. 22 Feb 1930

Child

Lewis Clay Sheets+¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Lewis Sheets, 9 March 1937.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 February 30.

Martha Purdy¹

F, b. 21 September 1854, d. 22 February 1930

Last Edited

7 Nov 2002

Birth*

Martha Purdy was born on 21 September 1854 at Ohio.²

Married Name

As of 1863,her married name was Sheets.^3,1,2

Marriage*

She married John T. Sheets in 1863.^3,1,4

Obit

Martha's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 22 February 1930:

Mrs. Martha Victoria COOK, 85, well known resident of this city, died Saturday morning at three o’clock at her home on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Franklin Avenue, death being due to complications of diseases incident to advanced years. Mrs. Cook had been in poor health for several months but her condition had only been considered serious the past two weeks. The deceased was born in Ohio on September 21, 1854 and came to Indiana when only nine years of age. In 1863 she was married to John W. SHEETS and to this union were born four children, one dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Clara ROBBINS and Clay SHEETS, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lizzie CALLOWAY, of Davidson Canada. In 1877 she was married to D. F. COOK and they were the parents of five children with Mrs. Minnie CLINGER, of Shoshone, Idaho, Dr. T. P. COOK and Mrs. Ethel NEWMAN, being the only ones living. When 16 years of age Mrs. Cook was united with the United Brethren Church at North Manchester and after moving to Fulton County became a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. For thirty-five years she was a member of this church and after it was disbanded changed her membership to the Rochester Baptist Church. Mr. Cook died several months ago. Besides the six children she is survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services wil be held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Baptist Church with Rev. J. B. GLEASON in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.²

Death*

She died on 22 February 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 75; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.²

Family

John T. Sheets

Child

Lewis Clay Sheets+¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Lewis Sheets, 9 March 1937.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 February 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 February 30.

William D. Johnson¹

M, b. 18 March 1889, d. June 1891

Father

Jerome Johnson¹ b. 4 Aug 1845, d. 17 Jun 1918

Mother

Eliza (Ellen) Schindler¹ b. 5 Feb 1851, d. 17 Oct 1934

Last Edited

2 Mar 2002

Birth*

William D. Johnson was born on 18 March 1889 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died in June 1891 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 2.¹

Citations

[S305] Military Records of Jerome Johnson, Military Records of Jerome Johnson, Civil War.

James A. Fancher^1,2

M, b. 2 March 1867, d. 6 December 1943

Father

Jacob Benton Fancher^1,2 b. 20 Jan 1837, d. 29 Oct 1908

Mother

Mary Ann McClure^1,2 b. 1828

Last Edited

12 Oct 2003

Birth*

James A. Fancher was born on 2 March 1867 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Mary Ann McClure; pager 229D, divorced, son James and 3 other males lived with her--Christian and Thomas J. Fancher, lsited as sons, and Alford Woodhouse, listed as "other."²

Census*

James A. Fancher appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, ED 2, sheet 6B, occupation farmhand, single, lived with family of George and Dora Conrad.³

Death*

He died on 6 December 1943 at Metea, Cass, Indiana, at age 76; buried at the Bethlehem Cemetery.⁴

Obit

James A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 7 December 1943:

James A. FANCHER, 76, well-known resident of Cass county and vicinity, died yesterday morning at 9:30 at the home of Dora CONRAD, two miles south of Metea, where he roomed. An invalid, Mr. Fancher had been in failing health for a number of years. However, lhis condition did not become serious until a week ago. The deceased was a retired farmer. He was born March 2, 1867 in Miami county. His parents were John and Mary Ann FANCHER. The deceased had no close relatives, however several step-nieces survive. Last rites will be held at Conrad home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with the Rev. E. K. WITTERN officiating. Burial will be made in the Bethlemam cemetery, south of Fulton. The body was removed to the Ditmire funeral home and was returned to the Conrad residence at noon Tuesday.⁴

Citations

[S338] "Military Records of Jacob Fansher."
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 December 1943.

Anne Pauline Shellenbarger¹

F, b. 26 May 1853, d. 2 December 1939

Last Edited

12 Oct 2003

Birth*

Anne Pauline Shellenbarger was born on 26 May 1853 at Grelton, Henry, Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 26 November 1870,her married name was Fansher.¹

Marriage*

She married Jacob Benton Fancher, son of William Fansher and Joanna Barnes, on 26 November 1870 at "at the Pierce School House), Neosho, Kansas; by Elder Jacob Foor(e), originally of Fulton County, Indiana; license reads "Fansher" and "Fanscher."¹

(Witness) Census

Anne Pauline Shellenbarger appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Jasper Twp., Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Jacob Benton Fancher; ED 44, Sheet 4A, page 82, occupation farmer, renting, no children born; name spelled "Fansher," date of birth given as Jan 1842.²

Census*

Anne Pauline Shellenbarger appeared on the census of 3 May 1920 at Jasper Twp., Jasper, Indiana, ED 62, sheet 10A, occupation none, owned home, widowed, lived alone; spelled "Fancher."³

Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Jasper Twp., Jasper, Missouri, ED 26, sheet 2A, occupation none, owned home valued at $1,000, widowed; Mary V. Miller, a private nurse, aged 63, b. IA, parents both born OH, lived with her, listed as "Sister-H"; name is spelled "Fancher."⁴

Death*

She died on 2 December 1939 at Oronogo, Jasper, Missouri, at age 86.¹

Family

Jacob Benton Fancher b. 20 Jan 1837, d. 29 Oct 1908

Children

John E. Fansher⁵ b. 1876
Oliver Franklin Fansher+ b. 1878, d. 4 Mar 1962

Citations

[S338] "Military Records of Jacob Fansher."
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1930.

Mary Ethel Johnson¹

F, b. 24 August 1888, d. 29 January 1972

Father

Theodore (Dory) Johnson¹ b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Mother

Minnie Nicodemus¹ b. 1870, d. 10 Apr 1907

Last Edited

14 Jan 2003

Birth*

Mary Ethel Johnson was born on 24 August 1888 at Athens, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Ethel Johnson appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 66, Sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, children at home.¹

Residence*

Mary Ethel Johnson lived on 15 March 1934 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; not married.⁴

Death*

She died on 29 January 1972 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 83; buried at the Akron Cemetery.²

Obit

Mary Ethel's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 31 January 1972:

Miss Mary Ethel JOHNSON, 83, 718 1/2 Main street, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday in the Canterbury Manor nursing home. She had been ill several months. Born Aug. 24, 1888, in Athens, she was the daughter of Theodore and Minnie NICODEMUS JOHNSON. She had lived her entire live in Fulton county. She was a former employee of the Karn Coffee Shop, having retired in May, 1971. Surviving are two brothers, Scott [JOHNSON], Akron, and Rex [JOHNSON], Valparaiso; one niece, Mrs. Barbara BRANT, Kokomo. Her parents, two sisters and one brother preceded in death. Final rites will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Foster & Good funeral home. The Rev. Laurence SMITH will officiate. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery near Akron. Friends may
call at the funeral home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 31 January 1972.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.

Claude R. Johnson¹

M, b. 10 December 1894, d. 9 June 1962

Father

Theodore (Dory) Johnson¹ b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Mother

Minnie Nicodemus¹ b. 1870, d. 10 Apr 1907

Last Edited

28 Oct 2004

Birth*

Claude R. Johnson was born on 10 December 1894 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Claude R. Johnson appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 66, Sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, children at home.¹

Marriage*

Claude R. Johnson married Mary L. Kale on 16 June 1921 at St. Joseph, Berrien, Michigan.⁴

Residence*

Claude R. Johnson lived on 15 March 1934 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁵

Death*

He died on 9 June 1962 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 67; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.²

Obit

Claude R.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 June 1962:

Final rites for Claude R. JOHNSON, 67, 702 Jay street, former Rochester businessman who died Saturday, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. D. L. SLAYBAUGH, pastor emeritus of the Akron Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Mr. Johnson died at 11 a.m. Saturday in Woodlawn hospital, where he was admitted Wednesday. He had been ill one year. He was a lifetime resident of Fulton county. Mr. Johnson operated a meat market, frozen food locker and poultry business at 316 East Ninth street from 1929 until his retirement in 1946. He was born near Akron Dec. 10, 1894, the son of Theo and Minnie NICODEMUS JOHNSON. On June 16, 1921, he married Mary KALE, in St. Joseph, Mich. He was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F., Moose and Eagles lodges. Surviving with the wife are two brothers, Scott [JOHNSON], Akron, and Rex [JOHNSON], Valparaiso; three sisters, Miss Ethel JOHNSON, Rochester, and Mrs. Hazel CULLENBINE and Mrs. Jessie HEROCHIK, both of Chicago, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home.²

Family

Mary L. Kale b. 10 Feb 1901, d. 29 Nov 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 June 1962.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Claude Johnson, 11 June 1962.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.

Jessie M. Johnson¹

F, b. 11 February 1904, d. August 1991

Father

Theodore (Dory) Johnson¹ b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Mother

Minnie Nicodemus¹ b. 1870, d. 10 Apr 1907

Last Edited

28 Oct 2004

Birth*

Jessie M. Johnson was born on 11 February 1904 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Jessie M. Johnson appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 66, Sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, children at home.¹

Residence*

Jessie M. Johnson lived on 15 March 1934 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; married name Lackey.⁴

Death*

She died in August 1991 at age 87.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.

Scott Johnson¹

M, b. 24 June 1890, d. 6 September 1985

Father

Theodore (Dory) Johnson¹ b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Mother

Minnie Nicodemus¹ b. 1870, d. 10 Apr 1907

Last Edited

29 Oct 2004

Birth*

Scott Johnson was born on 24 June 1890 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

Scott Johnson married Edith Fisher in July 1919 at Indiana.⁴

Residence*

Scott Johnson lived on 15 March 1934 at Peru, Miami, Indiana.⁵

Death*

He died on 6 September 1985 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, at age 95; resident of Akron, buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery.⁶

Obit

Scott's obituary was published in the Shopping Guide News on 11 September 1985:
Samuel Scott Johnson, 95, Rt. 1, Akron died at 6 a.m. Friday, September 6, at the Sycamore Village Health Care Center in Kokomo. He was born June 24, 1890 in Fulton County to Theodore and Minnie Nicodemus Johnson. He was married to Edith Fisher in July 1919; she died in June 1969. He was a retired conductor and brakeman for the C&O Railroad and a member of the Converse Masonic Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Brant, Kokomo; a brother, Rex Johnson, Valparaiso; three grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday in the Flowers and Leedy Funeral Home at Peru with the Rev. Walter Mayer officiating. Burial was in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Peru.

Scott Johnson, born 1890, lives south of Athens which is R. 1, Akron, in 1978. His grandfather, Samuel Johnson, came to Indiana in a covered wagon from Virginia. Sam’s father brought his wife and children to Indiana and settled in Fulton County. Then he went back to Virginia and was never heard from again. The family thinks he might have drowned in the Ohio River or been killed by Indians.

Sam was in the Libby prison in the Civil War and never talked about it or why his father disappeared. He was in Libby prison for 9 months. Sam raised his own children and Oliver Crismore and three of the Burkett children. Oliver Crismore attended Sugar Grove school and his school books are in FCHS museum. In the front of his books Oliver wrote his name and address as Sidconger, Ind. Sidconger was the post office in a country store by Sugar Grove school.

Family

Edith Fisher b. 25 Apr 1894, d. 19 Jun 1969

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, abt 11 September 1985.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 19 June 1969.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Shopping Guide News, 11 September 1985.

Rex Johnson¹

M, b. 1892

Father

Theodore (Dory) Johnson¹ b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Mother

Minnie Nicodemus¹ b. 1870, d. 10 Apr 1907

Last Edited

14 Jan 2003

Birth*

Rex Johnson was born in 1892 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

Residence*

Rex Johnson lived on 15 March 1934 at Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana.³

Residence

He lived on 11 September 1985 at Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Scott Johnson, Shopping Guide News, 11 September 1985.

Hazel Johnson¹

F, b. 1903, d. 12 September 1970

Father

Theodore (Dory) Johnson¹ b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934

Mother

Minnie Nicodemus¹ b. 1870, d. 10 Apr 1907

Last Edited

29 Oct 2004

Birth*

Hazel Johnson was born in 1903 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Theodore (Dory) Johnson; ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

Residence*

Hazel Johnson lived on 15 March 1934 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois; married name Cullenbine.³

Obit

Hazel's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 12 September 1970:

Mrs. Hazel B. CULLENBINE, 73, 726 1/2 Main street, died at 8:30 a.m. today in Woodlawn hospital following an illness of two months. She was born Sept. 1897 near Athens to Theodore and Minnie NICODEMUS JOHNSON. In 1920 she married Frank CULLENBINE, who died in 1962. Mrs. Cullenbine was a resident of Chicago until she came here two years ago. She is survived by a sister, Miss Mary Ethel JOHNSON, Rochester; two brothers, Scott [JOHNSON], Akron, and Rex [JOHNSON], Valparaiso, and nieces and nephews. One brother and one sister preceded in death. Arrangements are pending at the Foster & Good funeral home.⁴

Death*

She died on 12 September 1970 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Theodore Johnson, 15 March 1934.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 September 1970.

Royal D. Maddux¹

M, b. 3 April 1888, d. 20 December 1946

Last Edited

11 Oct 2002

Birth*

Royal D. Maddux was born on 3 April 1888 at Markle, Huntington, Indiana; buried at the Athens Cemetery.²

Marriage*

He married Jesse Edith McIntire, daughter of Joseph McIntire and Mary Catharine Prill, on 1 May 1910 at Fulton, Indiana; confirm entry.¹

Census*

Royal D. Maddux appeared on the census of 3 February 1920 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 66, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.³

Marriage*

He married Frances L. Kent on 27 November 1935 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

Obit*

Royal D.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 20 December 1946:

Royal D. MADDUX, 58, died at two a.m. Friday at the home of his son, Harold MADDUX, a half mile north of Athens. His death was caused by pneumonia. He had been in failing health for the past three years. Mr. Maddux, who was a telegrapher at Mishawaka, Ind., had been residing with his son for the past six months. He was born April 3, 1888 at Markle, Ind. His first marriage was to Miss Edith
McINTIRE and his second to Frances CONRAD. Survivors are his wife, Frances MADDUX, of Mishawaka; the son, Harold; two grandchildren and his father. Funeral services will be held Sunday two p.m. at the Foster Funeral Home. Rev. GRIBBS will be in charge of the rites and burial will be in the Athens cemetery. The body is at the funeral home.⁵

Death

He died on 20 December 1946 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 58; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.^5,6

Family 1

Jesse Edith McIntire b. 10 Oct 1890, d. 2 Jun 1966

Children

Opal G. Maddux⁶ b. 16 Mar 1916, d. 20 Feb 1917
Harold E. Maddux³ b. 1917

Family 2

Frances L. Kent

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 251.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 December 1947.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 4, page 412.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 December 1946.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.

Claude E. Prill¹

M, b. 20 January 1917, d. 14 February 1966

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

12 Feb 2003

Birth*

Claude E. Prill was born on 20 January 1917 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Leslie Ray Prill; ED 76, sheet 4A, occupation baker at the Rochester Baking Co., renting, 5 children.²

(Witness) Census

Claude E. Prill appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Phillip Andrew Mikesell Jr.; ED 4, sheet 1B, occupation farm operator, owned farm, radio, 2 Prills living with them.³

Death*

Claude E. Prill died on 14 February 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, at age 49; no children.⁴

Obit

Claude E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 16 February 1966:

Claudy Prill Word was received early today of the death of Claudy PRILL, native of Fulton county and longtime resident of Rochester, who died in the Veterans hospital in Los Angeles, Cal. Tuesday night. Survivors include a cousin, Mrs. Edith MADDUX, Rochester; three sisters, Mrs. Zola ROACH and Mrs. Devoris RICHISON, both of Plymouth, and Mrs. Elizaberth LIZEY, Syracuse; two brothers, Don PRILL, Rouge River, Ore. and Gerald PRILL, Los Angeles. Two sisters and a brother preceded in death.
Funeral services will be at the Mcgync-Locas funeral home in Los Angeles Thursday at 10 a.m.⁵

Citations

[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-13, page 33.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, Death Records.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 February 1966.

Elizabeth A. Prill¹

F, b. 8 January 1920, d. 12 September 1987

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

20 Sep 2004

Birth*

Elizabeth A. Prill was born on 8 January 1920 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Phillip Andrew Mikesell Jr.; ED 4, sheet 1B, occupation farm operator, owned farm, radio, 2 Prills living with them.²

Married Name

As of 21 June 1941,her married name was Lindzy.³

Marriage*

Elizabeth A. Prill married Verl D. Lindzy on 21 June 1941 at Fulton, Indiana.³

Death*

Elizabeth A. Prill died on 12 September 1987 at Syracuse, Kosciusko, Indiana, at age 67.^4,5

Obit

Elizabeth A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 14 September 1987:

Elizabeth LINDZY, 67, Rt. 5, Syracuse, died at 3:25 p.m. Saturday in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Jan. 8, 1920 in Rochester to Leslie and Nellie McHENRY PRILL. On June 20, 1941 in Athens she married Verl D. LINDZY, who died March 1, 1983. She was a member of he Fulton United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dennie (Marcella) REHBORG, Syracuse; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William (Zola) COLLINS, Elkhart, and Mrs. Devoris RICHARDSON, Plymouth, and a brother, Jerry [LINDZY], Oakland, Calif. Two sisters and three brothers preceded in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, with the Rev. Glenn BYERS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, and on Tuesday prior to the services. Memorials may be made to the Milford Emergency Medical Service.⁵

Family

Verl D. Lindzy b. 27 Feb 1918, d. 1 Mar 1983

Citations

[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book CH-14, page 10.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 6, page 532.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 14 September 1987.

Mary M. Prill¹

F, b. 7 March 1915, d. 17 March 1931

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

12 Mar 2004

Birth*

Mary M. Prill was born on 7 March 1915 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Leslie Ray Prill; ED 76, sheet 4A, occupation baker at the Rochester Baking Co., renting, 5 children.²

Obit

Mary M.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 17 March 1931:

Miss Mary PRILL, aged 16, an honor student of the Junior Class in the Rochester High School, died this morning at 9:40 o’clock at her home 1129 South Elm street, a victim of infantile paralysis. The deceased had been ill for the past two months but only seriously since Saturday night at which time she lapsed into unconsciousness rallying only for short periods until she passed away. The student body of the Rochester High School was greatly shocked this morning when the death of Miss Prill was announced by Principal Fred RANKIN. The deceased was an honor student and was well liked by both her fellow pupils and her teachers. In student activities Miss Prill was a member of the Girl’s Reserves. Prior to her entrance into high school Miss Prill
was a student at the Columbia grade school building.
Miss Prill was born in this city on March 7, 1915 and had resided here all of her life. She was a daughter of Ray and Nellie McHENRY PRILL. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago. Miss Prill was a regular attendant at the Baptist Sunday School in this city. Survivors are her father, who is employed as a baker in Logansport, four sisters, Devoris [PRILL], Chicago, Mildred [PRILL], Zola [PRILL] and Elizabeth [PRILL] at home and three brothers, Donald [PRILL] who is an enlisted man in the Navy, Claude [PRILL] and Gerald [PRILL] at home. No funeral arrangemets have been made pending receipt of word from the brother, Donald, but because of the nature of the disease from which Miss Prill died, the services will have to be private.³

Death*

She died on 17 March 1931 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 16.³

Citations

[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 85.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 March 1931.

Mildred L. Prill¹

F, b. 27 October 1912, d. 2 March 1946

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

11 May 2002

Birth*

Mildred L. Prill was born on 27 October 1912 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Mildred L. Prill died on 2 March 1946 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, at age 33; married name was Pumpus; no more information in obituary.³

Citations

[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 March 1946.

Verl D. Lindzy¹

M, b. 27 February 1918, d. 1 March 1983

Last Edited

12 Feb 2003

Birth*

Verl D. Lindzy was born on 27 February 1918 at Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth A. Prill, daughter of Leslie Ray Prill and Nellie McHenry, on 21 June 1941 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Obit

Verl D.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 1 March 1983:

Verl LINDZY, 65, Rt. 5, Syracuse, died today at 12:40 a.m. at South Bend Memorial
Hospital. He had been a patient since Sept. 26.
He was born Feb. 27, 1918, in North Manchester to Rockford “J.R.” and Zella Grace
GOOD LINDZY. He grew up in the Fulton and Kosciusko county areas. He married Elizabeth
PRILL in Athens June 20, 1941. She survives. He was a retired truck driver and security guard.
A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and VFW of Syracuse and
the Fulton United Methodist Church.
Surviving with the wife are a daughtr, Mrs. Dennie (Marcella) REHBORG, Crown Point;
two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Allen KELLY, Dover, Ky. and two brothers, Charles [LINDZY],
New Paris, and Keith [LINDZY], Warsaw. A sister preceded in death.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, the Rev.
Glenn BYERS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday.³

Death*

He died on 1 March 1983 at Syracuse, Kosciusko, Indiana, at age 65.^2,3

Family

Elizabeth A. Prill b. 8 Jan 1920, d. 12 Sep 1987

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 6, page 532.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 1 March 1983.

Gerald D. Prill¹

M, b. 18 August 1923, d. 8 August 1995

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

1 Jan 2004

Birth*

Gerald D. Prill was born on 18 August 1923 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Mrs. Prill between 1940 and 1950.²

(Witness) Obit

Gerald D. Prill witnessed the Obit of Mrs. Prill on 30 June 1953 at Rochester Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, Mrs. Gerald Prill Auto Crash Victim. Mrs. John Murphy of Bruce Lake have received word of a serious accident involving her nephew, Gerald Prill, of Los Angeles. He is in critifcal condition and his wife was killed. Prill was formerly from Rochester and the son of Ray Pril.²

Death*

Gerald D. Prill died on 8 August 1995 at Los Alamos, Santa Barbara, California, at age 71.^1,3

Family

Mrs. Prill b. bt 1920 - 1925, d. Jun 1953

Citations

[S230] California Vital Statistics, Death Records.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 30 June 1953.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Devoris M. Prill¹

F, b. 11 September 1909, d. 11 January 1999

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

11 May 2002

Birth*

Devoris M. Prill was born on 11 September 1909 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Leslie Ray Prill; ED 63, sheet 1A, page 129, occupation restaurant salesman, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Devoris M. Prill appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Leslie Ray Prill; ED 76, sheet 4A, occupation baker at the Rochester Baking Co., renting, 5 children.³

Married Name

As of 7 July 1935,her married name was Richeson.⁴

Marriage*

Devoris M. Prill married William J. Richeson on 7 July 1935 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana.⁴

Death*

Devoris M. Prill died on 11 January 1999 at Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, at age 89.¹

Obit

Devoris M.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 13 January 1999:

Devoris M. Richeson Sept 11, 1909 - Jan 11, 1999
Devoris M. “Dee” RICHESON, 89, 417 Nursery St., Plymouth, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born in Rochester to Leslie “Ray” and Nellie McHENRY PRILL, she attended Rochester schools. She married William J. RICHESON in Logansport on July 7, 1935. He is deceased. She worked as a seamstress for more than 30 years with the F.W. Bosworth apparel store, retiring in 1988. She was a homemaker who enjoyed travel and Plymouth High School athletics. She was a 60-year member of the Plymouth First United Methodist Church, the Tyre Constance Ladies Guild, Friendly Thirty Home-Ec Club and Ladies of the Farm Bureau. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Kay SMITH and husband William H. SMITH, Plymouth; two grandsons, Brian E. SMITH, Plymouth, and Bruce W. SMITH with children Brittany [SMITH], Paige [SMITH] and Alex [SMITH], Kokomo; and one sister, Zola F. COLLINS and husband William [COLLINS], Lake Placid, Fla. Preceding in death with her husband are her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Rev. Al KUNDENREICH will officiate. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour prior to services Thursday. Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial contributions should be made to the First United Methodist Church.¹

Family

William J. Richeson b. 22 Dec 1899, d. Jun 1984

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 January 1999.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Devrois Richeson, 13 January 1999.

William J. Richeson¹

M, b. 22 December 1899, d. June 1984

Last Edited

20 Sep 2004

Birth*

William J. Richeson was born on 22 December 1899.²

Marriage*

He married Devoris M. Prill, daughter of Leslie Ray Prill and Nellie McHenry, on 7 July 1935 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana.¹

Death*

William J. Richeson died in June 1984 at Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, at age 84.²

Family

Devoris M. Prill b. 11 Sep 1909, d. 11 Jan 1999

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Devrois Richeson, 13 January 1999.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Donald H. Prill¹

M, b. 21 August 1907, d. 25 October 1967

Father

Leslie Ray Prill¹ b. 18 Jun 1883, d. 26 Jun 1950

Mother

Nellie McHenry¹ b. 18 Apr 1885, d. 1 Jan 1925

Last Edited

1 Jan 2004

Birth*

Donald H. Prill was born on 21 August 1907 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Leslie Ray Prill; ED 63, sheet 1A, page 129, occupation restaurant salesman, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Donald H. Prill appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Leslie Ray Prill; ED 76, sheet 4A, occupation baker at the Rochester Baking Co., renting, 5 children.³

Death*

Donald H. Prill died on 25 October 1967 at Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, at age 60; resident of California, no children.^1,4

Obit

Donald H.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 26 October 1967:

Donald H. PRILL, 60, former resident of Rochester, died Wednesday a 7:30 p.m. at Veterans hospital in Fort Wayne of carcinoma. A resident of Seattle, Wash., until his fatal illness, Mr. Prill had been in ill health since December. Born in Rochester Aug. 22, 1907, he was the son of Ray and Nellie McHENRY PRILL and was married Dec. 25, 1957, at Hollywood, Cal., to Minnie K. HOLT, who survives. Mr. Prill had retired after 27 years in the U.S. Navy. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean war and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Also surviving are one brother, Gerald [PRILL], Los Angeles, and three sisters, Mrs. William (Devoris) RICHARDSON, Plymouth; Mrs. William (Zola) COLLINS, Elkhart, and Mrs. Verl (Elizabeth) LINDZY, Syracuse. Preceding in death were two sisters, Mildred and Mary [PRILL], and one brother, Claude [PRILL]. Last rites will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home with the Rev. Donald LAMBERT officiating, assisted by he American Legion and VFW posts. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.⁴

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 October 1967.