Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Milton E. Hoover¹

M, b. 1877, d. 26 July 1930

Father

Henry Harrison Hoover¹ b. 20 Apr 1837, d. 13 Apr 1899

Mother

Mary Carr¹ b. 6 Apr 1840, d. a 1911

Last Edited

19 Jan 2004

Birth*

Milton E. Hoover was born in 1877 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Macy, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Henry Harrison Hoover; page 404A, occupation wagon maker, 6 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Milton E. Hoover appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Mary Carr; ED 111, sheet 3B, widowed, 7 children, 6 living, her son son Milton, who owned a barber shop lived with her.³

Marriage*

Milton E. Hoover married Rosva Neyl Butler between 1911 and 1920 at Marve?, Montana.⁴

Death*

Milton E. Hoover died on 26 July 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; buried at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.^5,2

Obit

Milton E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 July 1930:

Mrs. Milton HOOVER, of Los Angeles, Calif., is enroute to this city with the body of her husband, who succumbed from cancer, last Wednesday. Mr. Hoover will be buried in the Macy cemetery. Mrs. Hoover is a sister of Mrs. George BLACK and Mrs. John B. HOOVER of this city. The body of Milton HOOVER, who died several days ago in Los Angeles, Calif., arrived in Argos Wednesday afternoon and was taken to Macy for burial. Funeral services will be held at the Macy Methodist church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hoover, who is a sister of Mrs. Geo. BLACK and Mrs. Jane HOOVER, of this city, accompanied the body.⁵

Family

Rosva Neyl Butler b. 1881, d. 20 Oct 1951

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 October 1951.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 July 1930.

Arthur Atwood Hoover^1,2

M, b. 20 March 1872, d. 17 January 1928

Father

Joseph Hoover³ b. 24 Aug 1843, d. 8 Nov 1927

Mother

Elvira Tracy³ b. 7 Jan 1847, d. 20 Aug 1934

Last Edited

11 Aug 2006

Birth*

Arthur Atwood Hoover was born on 20 March 1872 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Hoover; page 403D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Marriage*

Arthur Atwood Hoover married Dora B. (?) circa 1894 at Oregon; no marriage record.⁴

Census*

Arthur Atwood Hoover appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, ED 62, sheet 1B, occupation grocer, renting, married 6 years, 1 child, 0 living.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, ED 56, sheet 3A, occupation wholesale baker, owned home, 1 child at home.⁵

Death*

He died on 17 January 1928 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, at age 55.⁶

Family

Dora B. (?) b. Jul 1872

Child

Lucy Hoover⁵ b. 1904

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S351] "Military Records of Joseph Hoover."
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S634] Oregon Health Dept., Oregon Death Index, Certificate 199.

Otto Pasco Hoover^1,2

M, b. 22 August 1875, d. 2 May 1975

Father

Joseph Hoover¹ b. 24 Aug 1843, d. 8 Nov 1927

Mother

Elvira Tracy¹ b. 7 Jan 1847, d. 20 Aug 1934

Last Edited

20 Nov 2004

Birth*

Otto Pasco Hoover was born on 22 August 1875 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Hoover; page 403D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Otto Pasco Hoover married Alta A. Zolman on 25 June 1898 at Fulton, Indiana.^5,6

Census*

Otto Pasco Hoover appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 36, Sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child, 1 living.⁵

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Alta A. Zolman on 2 February 1906 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Omega Cemetery.^7,8

Marriage*

Otto Pasco Hoover married Maude L. Kreighbaum on 28 November 1907 at Fulton, Indiana.⁹

(Witness) Will

Otto Pasco Hoover witnessed the will of Elvira Tracy on 10 September 1928 at Fulton, Indiana; also mentions daughter in law, Dora Hoover, and granddaughter Lucy Pick, not located.¹⁰

Census

Otto Pasco Hoover appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, ED 23, sheet 18B, occupation foreman-planing mill, owned home valued at $4,000, radio, 4 children at home; Maude was the enumerator.¹¹

Residence*

He lived on 20 August 1934 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.¹²

(Witness) Obit

He witnessed the Obit of Katherine Alice Hoover on 2 November 1953 at Rochester Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana,
Mrs. Katherine A. [HOOVER] SWYGERT, 69, mother of Luther B. SWYGERT, judge of the Northern Indiana Federal Court District, died at 1 p.m. Saturday at her home in Akron. She had been ill for the past seven years. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Akron Methodist Church, Rev. Claude FAWNS officiating. Burial will be in Akron cemetery. Mrs. Swygert, born July 9, 1884, in Miami County, was a member of the Gilead Methodist church, the Gilead W.S.C.S. and the Gilead Home Ec Club. She was the daughter of Joseph and Olivia TRACY HOOVER. On May 27, 1903, she was married to Irvin SWYGERT, who survives. Surviving besides the husband and son, are two brothers, Charles HOOVER of Kokomo and Otto HOOVER of Elkhart, and a grandchild. The body will be at the Moyer & Haupert Funeral Home in Akron until an hour before the service.¹³

Obit

Otto Pasco's obituary was published in the Elkhart Truth on 2 May 1975:
(an unknown value.)¹⁴

Death*

He died on 2 May 1975 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, at age 99.^4,14

Family 1

Alta A. Zolman b. May 1877, d. 2 Feb 1906

Children

Rex R. Hoover⁵ b. Jan 1899, d. bt Jun 1900 - Dec 1900
Thessel Hoover¹⁵ b. 1 Mar 1901
Katherine Hoover⁷ b. 1903, d. 1905

Family 2

Maude L. Kreighbaum b. 1889

Children

Robert H. Hoover¹¹ b. 20 Feb 1904, d. 6 Aug 1977
Donovan A. Hoover¹⁶ b. 2 Nov 1908
Marjorie Hoover¹¹ b. 1911
Mabel G. Hoover¹¹ b. 1917
Billy O. Hoover¹¹ b. 1919

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S351] "Military Records of Joseph Hoover."
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 497.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 February 1906.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 71.
[S383] Will of Elivra (Tracy) Hoover Will Record G, page 171: from Tombaugh Index, page 240.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elvira Hoover, 20 August 1934.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 2 November 1953.
[S851] Elkhart Truth Obituaries, 2 May 1975.
[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book C-6, page 3.
[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book C-10, page 22.

Amos C. Murphy^1,2,3

M, b. 4 February 1846, d. 9 March 1934

Last Edited

27 Apr 2002

Birth*

Amos C. Murphy was born on 4 February 1846 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2,4

Marriage*

He married Eliza A. Hoover, daughter of Daniel C. Hoover and Frances Shrofe, on 16 September 1876 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Amos C. Murphy appeared on the census of 1880 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 407C, occupation farmer, no children.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 93, Sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁵

Death*

He died on 9 March 1934 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, at age 88; buried at the Akron Cemetery.^3,4

Obit

Amos C.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 12 March 1934:

Funeral services were held Sunday from the Pleasant Hill Church near Akron for Amos C. MURPHY, aged 88, who died at the home of his son Roscoe [MURPHY] near Akron Thursday after a year’s illness. The services were in charge of Rev. D. L. SLAYBAUGH. Interment was made at Akron. The deceased was born in Miami county on February 4, 1846 and had lived on farms in Fulton and Miami counties all of his life. His parents were Joshua and Tracy MURPHY. His wife who was Eliza A. HOOVER died in 1933. Survivors include the son and a number of nieces and nephews.⁴

Family

Eliza A. Hoover b. 22 Dec 1852, d. 10 Apr 1933

Child

Roscoe D. Murphy⁵ b. 26 Oct 1884, d. 17 Oct 1964

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 405.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 March 1934.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Henry Burch^1,2

M, b. 2 November 1842, d. 2 July 1843

Father

Levi Burch^1,2 b. 24 Jan 1820, d. 19 Nov 1902

Mother

Eliza Ann Hoover^1,2 b. 7 Mar 1825, d. 3 Sep 1885

Last Edited

14 Apr 2002

Birth*

Henry Burch was born on 2 November 1842 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

He died on 2 July 1843 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Citations

[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Lonzo Burch¹

M, b. 21 March 1855, d. before 1860

Father

Levi Burch¹ b. 24 Jan 1820, d. 19 Nov 1902

Mother

Eliza Ann Hoover¹ b. 7 Mar 1825, d. 3 Sep 1885

Last Edited

14 Apr 2002

Birth*

Lonzo Burch was born on 21 March 1855 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died before 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.

Isaiah Madison Wagoner^1,2

M, b. 20 April 1838, d. before 1840

Father

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener¹ b. 3 May 1812, d. 10 Nov 1845

Mother

Nancy A. Hoover¹ b. 27 Jul 1812, d. 7 Jun 1841

Last Edited

19 Jan 2006

Birth*

Isaiah Madison Wagoner was born on 20 April 1838 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; possibly Ohio.^1,2

Death*

He died before 1840 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Citations

[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Hamilton Hoover¹

M, b. 2 March 1892, d. 14 March 1893

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

30 Oct 2004

Birth*

Hamilton Hoover was born on 2 March 1892 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; White history has name as Max M.^1,2

Death*

He died on 14 March 1893 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 1; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S837] Andrew White, Hoover Family Tree.

James O. Hoover^1,2

M, b. 6 October 1838, d. 23 March 1865

Father

Daniel C. Hoover² b. 25 May 1814, d. 19 Jan 1892

Mother

Frances Shrofe^1,2 b. 14 Jun 1814, d. 25 Jul 1886

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

James O. Hoover was born on 6 October 1838 at Miami, Ohio.^3,4,1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Daniel C. Hoover; page 147, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 8 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

James O. Hoover appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Daniel C. Hoover; page 279, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 13 children at home.³

Death*

James O. Hoover died on 23 March 1865 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, at age 26; buried at the Gilead Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Gilead Cemetery.
[S434] Daniel & Frances (Shrofe) Hoover Family Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas, biography of C.F. Hoover.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Albert E. Hoover^1,2

M, b. 22 December 1852, d. 2 July 1854

Father

Daniel C. Hoover^1,2 b. 25 May 1814, d. 19 Jan 1892

Mother

Frances Shrofe^1,2 b. 14 Jun 1814, d. 25 Jul 1886

Last Edited

26 Jun 2002

Birth*

Albert E. Hoover was born on 22 December 1852 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

He died on 2 July 1854 at Miami, Indiana, at age 1; buried at the Gilead Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Gilead Cemetery.
[S434] Daniel & Frances (Shrofe) Hoover Family Bible.

Nancy Hoover^1,2

F, b. 24 August 1843, d. 10 June 1844

Father

Daniel C. Hoover^1,2 b. 25 May 1814, d. 19 Jan 1892

Mother

Frances Shrofe^1,2 b. 14 Jun 1814, d. 25 Jul 1886

Last Edited

4 Nov 2004

Birth*

Nancy Hoover was born on 24 August 1843 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

She died on 10 June 1844 at Miami, Indiana; buried at the Gilead Cemetery; Tombaugh reading is 10 years off.^1,2

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Gilead Cemetery.
[S434] Daniel & Frances (Shrofe) Hoover Family Bible.

Susanna Hoover^1,2

F, b. 1 January 1845, d. 23 October 1847

Father

Daniel C. Hoover^1,2 b. 25 May 1814, d. 19 Jan 1892

Mother

Frances Shrofe^1,2 b. 14 Jun 1814, d. 25 Jul 1886

Last Edited

21 Aug 2006

Birth*

Susanna Hoover was born on 1 January 1845 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

She died on 23 October 1847 at Miami, Indiana, at age 2.¹

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Gilead Cemetery.
[S434] Daniel & Frances (Shrofe) Hoover Family Bible.

Maud Hoover¹

F, b. 22 August 1877, d. 22 August 1877

Father

Joseph Hoover¹ b. 24 Aug 1843, d. 8 Nov 1927

Mother

Elvira Tracy¹ b. 7 Jan 1847, d. 20 Aug 1934

Last Edited

29 Jun 2002

Death*

Maud Hoover died on 22 August 1877 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana; buried at the Gilead Cemetery.¹

Birth*

She was born on 22 August 1877 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Gilead Cemetery.
[S351] "Military Records of Joseph Hoover."

Jacob Dorman Bower^1,2

M, b. 21 March 1832, d. 28 May 1896

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Jacob Dorman Bower was born on 21 March 1832 at Ohio.^2,1,3

Marriage*

He married Harriet (Hattie) Hoover, daughter of Daniel C. Hoover and Frances Shrofe, on 19 February 1882 at Fulton, Indiana; Tombaugh marriage index lists name as "Brower."^1,2

Death*

Jacob Dorman Bower died on 28 May 1896 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 64; buried at the Akron Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Harriet (Hattie) Hoover b. 15 Apr 1855, d. 8 Apr 1897

Citations

[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 D, page 287.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Martha Jane Hoover^1,2

F, b. 3 March 1842, d. 26 October 1909

Father

Daniel C. Hoover^1,2 b. 25 May 1814, d. 19 Jan 1892

Mother

Frances Shrofe^1,2 b. 14 Jun 1814, d. 25 Jul 1886

Last Edited

14 Dec 2006

Birth*

Martha Jane Hoover was born on 3 March 1842 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Daniel C. Hoover; page 147, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 8 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Martha Jane Hoover appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Daniel C. Hoover; page 279, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 13 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 22 April 1862,her married name was Biggs.^3,5,6

Marriage*

Martha Jane Hoover married John W. Biggs on 22 April 1862 at Miami, Indiana.^3,5,6

(Witness) Death

Martha Jane Hoover witnessed the death of John W. Biggs on 21 February 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.^3,5

Marriage*

Martha Jane Hoover married Martin VanBuren Kepler on 13 March 1868 at Miami, Indiana; obituary says 12 March 1867.^7,1,8

Census*

Martha Jane Hoover appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 13, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 1 child, lived next to Joseph and near to Daniel C.⁹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Martin VanBuren Kepler; page 13, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 1 child at home.⁹

(Witness) Census

Martha Jane Hoover appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 Union Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Martin VanBuren Kepler; page 456B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹⁰

Death*

Martha Jane Hoover died on 26 October 1909 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 67; seven children (see obit) buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.¹

Obit

Martha Jane's obituary was published in the Martin Kepler-Rochester Sentinel on 6 March 1923:

Martin V. KEPLER, 77, died at his home here at 11 o’clock Monday evening a victim of old age and complications. He had been a resident of this city for many years and was well known over the entire community. Martin V. Kepler was born in Preble county, Ohio, October 11, 1845, a son of Jonothan and Rebecca KEPLER. When he had reached the age of eight years he moved with his parents to Miami county. On March 12th, 1867 he was united in marriage to Martha Jane HOOVER, who preceded him. To this union was born seven children, three of whom are dead.
Surviving are three sons, Charles K. [KEPLER] and James F. KEPLER, of this city, Jonothan L. KEPLER, of Swayzee, one daughter, Mrs. Rebecca WOLFRED, of Logansport, four sisters, Mrs. Mary BAINE of Michigan City, Mrs. Julia YIKE, Rochester and Mrs. Margaret STAUFFER of Mexico and Mrs. Elizabeth BAINE, of Missouri, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.⁷

Married Name

As of 13 March 1968,her married name was Kepler.^7,1,8

Family 1

John W. Biggs b. 1 Oct 1839, d. 21 Feb 1864

Family 2

Martin VanBuren Kepler b. 11 Oct 1845, d. 5 Mar 1923

Children

Charles Kerchief Kepler⁹ b. 12 Dec 1869, d. 11 Nov 1936
James F. Kepler+¹⁰ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939
Francis Rebecca Kepler+¹¹ b. 15 Feb 1874, d. 11 Oct 1953
Jonathan Logan Kepler+¹⁰ b. 1879

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S434] Daniel & Frances (Shrofe) Hoover Family Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S865] "Military File of John W. Biggs."
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Miami, Book C1, page 218.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 March 1923.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Miami, Book C4, page 91.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 October 1953.

Martin VanBuren Kepler^1,2

M, b. 11 October 1845, d. 5 March 1923

Last Edited

10 Jan 2005

Birth*

Martin VanBuren Kepler was born on 11 October 1845 at Preble, Ohio.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martha Jane Hoover, daughter of Daniel C. Hoover and Frances Shrofe, on 13 March 1868 at Miami, Indiana; obituary says 12 March 1867.^2,1,3

Census*

Martin VanBuren Kepler appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 13, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 1 child at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Union Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 456B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 61, sheet 7B, occupation hackman-own hack, widowed, living with a grandson, Hirche L., age 18, b. Indiana, and a sister, Mary Bain, age 71, widowed, 7 children, 5 living.⁶

Death*

He died on 5 March 1923 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 77; buried at the Rocheser I.O.O.F. Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Martin VanBuren's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 6 March 1923:

Martin V. KEPLER, 77, died at his home here at 11 o’clock Monday evening a victim of old age and complications. He had been a resident of this city for many years and was well known over the entire community. Martin V. Kepler was born in Preble county, Ohio, October 11, 1845, a son of Jonothan and Rebecca KEPLER. When he had reached the age of eight years he moved with his parents to
Miami county. On March 12th, 1867 he was united in marriage to Martha Jane HOOVER, who preceded him. To this union was born seven children, three of whom are dead. Surviving are three sons, Charles K. [KEPLER] and James F. KEPLER, of this city, Jonothan L. KEPLER, of Swayzee, one daughter, Mrs. Rebecca WOLFRED, of Logansport, four sisters, Mrs. Mary BAINE of Michigan City, Mrs. Julia YIKE, Rochester and Mrs. Margaret STAUFFER of Mexico and Mrs. Elizabeth BAINE, of Missouri, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.²

Family

Martha Jane Hoover b. 3 Mar 1842, d. 26 Oct 1909

Children

Charles Kerchief Kepler⁴ b. 12 Dec 1869, d. 11 Nov 1936
James F. Kepler+⁵ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939
Francis Rebecca Kepler+⁷ b. 15 Feb 1874, d. 11 Oct 1953
Jonathan Logan Kepler+⁵ b. 1879

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 March 1923.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Miami, Book C4, page 91.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 October 1953.

Elizabeth Ann Sears¹

F, b. 15 March 1863, d. 14 November 1941

Father

Isaac J.M. Sears^2,3 b. 1832, d. 1910

Mother

Lydia Ann Griffis^2,3 b. 18 Dec 1839, d. 7 Mar 1887

Last Edited

28 Aug 2012

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Sears was born on 15 March 1863 at Butler, Ohio.⁴

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Isaac J.M. Sears; page 39A, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.²

Married Name

As of 20 October 1892,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ann Sears married Edwin J. Curtis, son of Noah Curtis and Nancy Moonshower, on 20 October 1892 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ann Sears appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Edwin J. Curtis; ED 54, sheet 2b, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 1 child, 1 living from second marriage.⁵

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ann Sears appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Edwin J. Curtis; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.⁶

Death

Elizabeth Ann Sears died on 13 November 1941 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, at age 78; buried at the Akron Cemetery.⁴

Obit*

Elizabeth Ann's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 14 November 1941:

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann CURTIS, 78, well known resident of Akron, Ind., passed away Thursday evening at Woodlawn hospital. Her death resulted from injuries suffered in a fall a little over a week ago. Mrs. Curtis, who had resided in Akron since childhood, had a wide acquaintance of friends throughout the eastern sections of the county. Elizabeth Ann [SEARS], daughter of Isaac and Lydia SEARS was born in Butler county, Ohio, on March 15, 1863. She was united in marriage with Ed CURTIS on October20, 1892. The deceased had been a member of the Akron Methodist church since 1880. The survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Frank FOUTS, of Macy; a step-son, Mark W. CURTIS, of Prentice, Wis; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A step-son, Vine CURTIS, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Walter SIPES, both residents of Rochester, preceded Mrs. Curtis in death a number of years ago. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, one o’clock, at the Akron Methodist
church, Rev. Julius PFIEFFER will officiate. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery near Akron.⁴

Family

Edwin J. Curtis b. 2 Oct 1857, d. 5 Mar 1943

Child

Beulah Irene Curtis+^7,8 b. 21 Nov 1894, d. 15 May 1990

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 581.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 14 November 1941.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 469.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elizabeth Curtis, 14 November 1941.

Aubra Jennie (Jeanie) Brown^1,2,3

F, b. 7 May 1861, d. 25 February 1889

Last Edited

29 Feb 2004

Birth*

Aubra Jennie (Jeanie) Brown was born on 7 May 1861; daughter of Jno. D. Brown, brother of I.W. Brown.^2,4

Married Name

As of 23 December 1880,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Edwin J. Curtis, son of Noah Curtis and Nancy Moonshower, on 23 December 1880 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Obit

Aubra Jennie (Jeanie)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 20 February 1889:

DIED - Mrs. Abra J. [M. Jennie BROWN] CURTIS, wife of Ed CURTIS, and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jno. D. BROWN, died of consumption at the residence of her brother, I. W. BROWN, in this city, Monday morning, aged twenty-eight years. Deceased, in company with her faithful husband, sought the balmy atmosphere of the South several months ago with the hope that her health might be restored, but all for naught, as they returned two weeks ago that she might die among her friends. The funeral will be held this afternoon at half past one at the Christian church in this city, Rev. DELP and Elder CHANDLER officiating.⁴

Death*

She died on 25 February 1889 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 27; conflicting dates--Tombaugh references the weekly Rochester Republican for 28 Feb 1889 as saying 25 Feb, whereas Sentenel puts it at 18 Feb; Curtis bible says 25 Feb.^5,3

Family

Edwin J. Curtis b. 2 Oct 1857, d. 5 Mar 1943

Children

Vine Harlan Curtis Sr.+⁶ b. 7 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jul 1926
Carrie Mae Curtis⁵ b. 3 Feb 1883, d. 15 Dec 1910
Mark W. Curtis+² b. 22 Jun 1885, d. 9 Jun 1973

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book D, page 192.
[S373] Letter, Kathryn Curtis to Florence Field, 1 October 1985.
[S738] Edwin J. Curtis Bible.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 February 1889.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 July 1926.

Beulah Irene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 November 1894, d. 15 May 1990

Father

Edwin J. Curtis^1,2 b. 2 Oct 1857, d. 5 Mar 1943

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Sears^1,2 b. 15 Mar 1863, d. 14 Nov 1941

Last Edited

18 May 2016

Birth*

Beulah Irene Curtis was born on 21 November 1894 at Fulton, Indiana; Curtis Bible says 22 November.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Edwin J. Curtis; ED 54, sheet 2b, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 1 child, 1 living from second marriage.⁵

Married Name

As of 11 February 1913,her married name was Fouts.¹

Marriage*

Beulah Irene Curtis married Frank Sylvester Fouts, son of Joseph Henry Fouts and Delilah Clemans, on 11 February 1913 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

NoteB*

The Rochester Sentinel - Wednesday, February 12, 1913 Social Events
An unusual incident happened at the Methodist parsonage, when two well known couplesof this county, were married by Rev. John D. KRUWEL, Tuesday evening. The first couple to apply at the parsonage to have the wedding vows solemnized were Miss Buelah Irene CURTIS, of Akron, and Frank FOUTS, of Macy. The final words had not been said when a knock was heard at the door and another couple entered bent on the same errand. When Rev. Kruwel asked the bride-to-be in regard to her identity, he was much surprised to find that her name was also Curtis. The two girls were not related and before this time, had never met. Miss Anna Gertrude CURTIS is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clark Bruce CURTIS, of Delong. Miss Buelah Irene Curtis is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edward CURTIS, of Akron. Frank FOUTS, the husband of Miss Irene Curtis, is a well known and highly respected young man of Macy, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph FOUTS. Oscar Carl FAY is a resident of Delong and for the last few years has been in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he was attending school. Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Fay will reside on a farm in Ohio, where he will be employed. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fouts will reside on a farm near Macy, Ind. - - - - - -.⁶

(Witness) Census

Beulah Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Macy, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Frank Sylvester Fouts; ED 134, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home, lived next to Hiram Shadel.⁷

(Witness) Census

Beulah Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Frank Sylvester Fouts; ED 52-2, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children at home.⁸

Census*

Beulah Irene Curtis and Frank Sylvester Fouts appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2 sheet 6A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children in household.⁹

Married Name

As of 6 April 1972,her married name was Elkins.^3,10

Marriage*

Beulah Irene Curtis married Alba Elkins on 6 April 1972 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,10

Obit

Beulah Irene's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 15 May 1990:

Beulah FOUTS ELKINS, 95, formerly of Rt. 1, Macy, died at 8:50 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester. Rites are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester. Wednesday, May 16, 1990 Beulah Fouts Elkins Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester, for Beulah Irene ELKINS, 95, formerly of Rt. 1, Macy. The Rev. David WELSH will officiate, and burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Macy Christian Church. Mrs. Elkins died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday in Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born Nov. 21, 1894 in Akron to Edwin and Elizabeth Ann SEARS CURTIS. On Feb. 11, 1913 she married Frank FOUTS, who died April 28, 1959. On April 7, 1972 in Macy she married Alba W. ELKINS, who died Oct. 5, 1981. She was a member of the Macy Christian Church and the Macy Eastern Star. Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie FIELDS, Peru; two sons, Willis FOUTS, Sebring, Fla., and Harold FOUTS, Avon Park, Fla; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and six great- great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister, Mae SIPE, two brothers, Vine and Mark CURTIS, and a grandchild.¹¹

Death*

She died on 15 May 1990 at Denver, Miami, Indiana, at age 95.³

Family 1

Frank Sylvester Fouts b. 29 Jan 1888, d. 28 Apr 1959

Children

Harold Fouts+⁷ b. 10 Oct 1916, d. 26 Jan 1997
Willis E. Fouts+⁸ b. 26 Jul 1921, d. 23 Sep 2008
Marjorie M. Fouts+⁸ b. 14 Aug 1926, d. 11 May 1997

Family 2

Alba Elkins b. 8 Aug 1893, d. 5 Oct 1981

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 469.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elizabeth Curtis, 14 November 1941.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S738] Edwin J. Curtis Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 12 February 1913.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 16, page 95.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 & 16 May 1990.

Frank Sylvester Fouts^1,2

M, b. 29 January 1888, d. 28 April 1959

Adoptive father

Joseph Henry Fouts³ b. 23 Mar 1867, d. 19 Apr 1943

Adoptive mother

Delilah Clemans³ b. Oct 1871, d. 25 Oct 1921

Last Edited

1 Jun 2016

Birth*

Frank Sylvester Fouts was born on 29 January 1888 at Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; son of Joseph and Delilah Clemans Fouts.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Henry Fouts and Delilah Clemans; ED 37, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, no children.³

(Witness) Census

Frank Sylvester Fouts appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Henry Fouts and Delilah Clemans; ED 54, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years, no children.⁵

Marriage*

Frank Sylvester Fouts married Beulah Irene Curtis, daughter of Edwin J. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann Sears, on 11 February 1913 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Frank Sylvester Fouts registered for the draft at Wagoners, Miami, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and child, born Boston, Massachusetts; described as medium height, medium build, light brown eyes, dark brown hair.⁶

Census*

He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, ED 134, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home, lived next to Hiram Shadel.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children at home.⁸

Census*

He and Beulah Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2 sheet 6A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children in household.⁹

Death*

Frank Sylvester Fouts died on 28 April 1959 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 71; at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester; buried at the Greenlawn Cemetery at Mexico.^4,6

Obit

Frank Sylvester's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 April 1959:

Frank FOUTS, 71, R.R. 1, Macy farmer, died in Woodlawn hospital at 4:45 a.m. today of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had suffered a stroke in the barn at his farm about 8 p.m. Monday. A Macy resident for 66 years, Mr. Fouts was born in Sutton, Mass., on Jan. 29, 1888, to Joseph and Delilah CLEMANS FOUTS. He moved to the Macy vicinity from Boston. On Feb. 11, 1913, he was married in Rochester to Beulah Irene CURTIS, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Marjorie) FIELDS, Peru; two sons, Harold [FOUTS], Rochester, and Willis [FOUTS], Macy; seven grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Faye ROBINSON, West Haven, Conn. A brother, Walter Stratton [FOUTS], preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Macy Christian church with the church pastor, the Rev. I. T. ROGERS, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery at Mexico. Friends may call at Zimmerman Brothers fneral home here aftr noon Wednesday. The body will lie in state at the church Thursday from 1 p.m. until the services.⁴

Family

Beulah Irene Curtis b. 21 Nov 1894, d. 15 May 1990

Children

Harold Fouts+⁷ b. 10 Oct 1916, d. 26 Jan 1997
Willis E. Fouts+⁸ b. 26 Jul 1921, d. 23 Sep 2008
Marjorie M. Fouts+⁸ b. 14 Aug 1926, d. 11 May 1997

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 469.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Sylvester Family Tree by downperiscope60.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 April 1959.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Elizabeth M. Hoover^1,2

F, b. 24 February 1840, d. 30 October 1880

Father

Daniel C. Hoover^1,2 b. 25 May 1814, d. 19 Jan 1892

Mother

Frances Shrofe^1,2 b. 14 Jun 1814, d. 25 Jul 1886

Last Edited

26 Jun 2002

Birth*

Elizabeth M. Hoover was born on 24 February 1840 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Daniel C. Hoover; page 147, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 8 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth M. Hoover appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Daniel C. Hoover; page 279, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 13 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Elizabeth M. Hoover married John W. Clifton circa 1862 at Miami, Indiana.^4,5

Married Name

As of circa 1862,her married name was Clifton.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth M. Hoover appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John W. Clifton; page 14, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,250, 3 children.⁶

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth M. Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John W. Clifton; page 46D, occupation farmer, 9 children, including two sets of twins.⁷

Death*

Elizabeth M. Hoover died on 30 October 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 40; buried at the Omega Cemetery.⁸

Family

John W. Clifton b. 3 Jan 1841, d. 16 Jan 1921

Children

John Clifton⁶ b. 1865
James F. Clifton⁶ b. 1867
Harriet E. Clifton⁶ b. 1869, d. 20 Jun 1888
Arnold Clifton⁷ b. 1871
Albert Clifton+⁷ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937
Alfred Clifton+⁷ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 19 Oct 1899
Nanny B. Clifton⁷ b. 1875
Fannie D. Clifton⁷ b. 1875
Charles Clifton⁸ b. 20 Jan 1876, d. 29 Jan 1876
Harry W. Clifton⁷ b. 1878, d. 1896

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S434] Daniel & Frances (Shrofe) Hoover Family Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C1, page 198, no date given.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, Letter of 3 November 1982 from Charles W. Hoover, P.O. Box 542, Tualatin, Oregon 97062.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.

Vine Harlan Curtis Sr.¹

M, b. 7 October 1881, d. 8 July 1926

Father

Edwin J. Curtis¹ b. 2 Oct 1857, d. 5 Mar 1943

Mother

Aubra Jennie (Jeanie) Brown¹ b. 7 May 1861, d. 25 Feb 1889

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Vine Harlan Curtis Sr. was born on 7 October 1881 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; Obituary says 21 June 1881, but draft registration & Curtis bible say 7 October.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Noah Curtis; ED 36, Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 40 years, 10 children, 9 living, grandson Mark and Vine, granddaughter May living with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Vine Harlan Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Nancy Moonshower; ED 60, sheet 7A, occupation none, renting, Vine Curtis, Mary (Curtis) Sipe and her husband Walter living with her.⁵

Marriage*

Vine Harlan Curtis Sr. married Frances Lay Watson on 21 July 1911 at Fulton, Indiana; marriage record is Frances Whitney.^6,7

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Vine Harlan Curtis Sr. registered for the draft at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by himself as a butcher, wife Francis.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 75, sheet 11A, occupation operator of a meat market, 3 children and grandma Nancy living with him.⁸

Obit

Vine Harlan's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 8 July 1926:

Vine CURTIS, age 45 years, well known Wall Street meat market proprietor, passed away at his residence on East Ninth street at nine o’clock Thursday morning. Death resulted from multiple neuritis, a disease from which the deceased had suffered for the past seven years. Vine Curtis, son of Edwin and Jennie BROWN CURTIS, was born on a farm east of Athens on June 21st, 1881, his mother having preceded him in death several years ago. The deceased was a member of the local order of Eagles, and had been engaged in the meat market business in this city for the past twenty years. On June 21st, 1911 Vine Curtis was united in marriage to Frances Lay WATSON. Surviving the wife are the following children: Vine Harlan [CURTIS], Jr., Percy Watson [CURTIS] and Frances [CURTIS]. Katherine May [CURTIS] preceded her father in death in 1919. Besides the aged father, Edwin J. CURTIS, deceased leaves a brother, Mark [CURTIS], residing at Brantwood, Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. Frank FOUTS, of Macy, and Mrs. Daisy MERLEY, of Akron. Funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged, but it is thought services will be held Saturday afternoon with the Order of Eagles in charge and Rev. Jas. W. NIVEN officiating. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery.¹

Death*

He died on 8 July 1926 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 44; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.¹

Family

Frances Lay Watson b. 29 Mar 1877, d. Jan 1967

Children

Vine Harlan Curtis Jr.⁹ b. 23 Apr 1912, d. 2 Dec 1999
Kathryn Mae Curtis¹⁰ b. 1 Aug 1913, d. 25 Jan 1919
Watson M. (Percy) Curtis¹¹ b. 16 Nov 1914, d. 19 Sep 1990

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 July 1926.
[S738] Edwin J. Curtis Bible.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Vine Curtis, 8 July 1926.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 341.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 6.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 76.

Frances Lay Watson¹

F, b. 29 March 1877, d. January 1967

Last Edited

30 Dec 2003

Birth*

Frances Lay Watson was born on 29 March 1877.²

Married Name

As of 21 July 1911,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Vine Harlan Curtis Sr., son of Edwin J. Curtis and Aubra Jennie (Jeanie) Brown, on 21 July 1911 at Fulton, Indiana; marriage record is Frances Whitney.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Frances Lay Watson appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Vine Harlan Curtis Sr; ED 75, sheet 11A, occupation operator of a meat market, 3 children and grandma Nancy living with him.⁴

Census

Frances Lay Watson appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 10, sheet 2A, occupation clerk and treasurer-municipal, owned home valued at $2,000, widowed, 2 children and a servant, Katie Reeser, at home.⁵

Death*

She died in January 1967 at age 89.²

Family

Vine Harlan Curtis Sr. b. 7 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jul 1926

Children

Vine Harlan Curtis Jr.⁶ b. 23 Apr 1912, d. 2 Dec 1999
Kathryn Mae Curtis⁷ b. 1 Aug 1913, d. 25 Jan 1919
Watson M. (Percy) Curtis⁸ b. 16 Nov 1914, d. 19 Sep 1990

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Vine Curtis, 8 July 1926.
[S738] Edwin J. Curtis Bible.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 341.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 6.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 76.

Robert A. Hoover¹

M, b. 17 December 1861, d. 22 March 1862

Father

Samuel A. Hoover¹ b. Mar 1839, d. 1903

Mother

Martha A. Whittenberger¹ b. 21 Jun 1842, d. 3 Sep 1869

Last Edited

19 Sep 2002

Birth*

Robert A. Hoover was born on 17 December 1861 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died on 22 March 1862 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.¹

Citations

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

William Belt^1,2

M, b. 1835, d. 1910

Last Edited

14 Apr 2002

Marriage*

William Belt married Helen Hair Clemmons.¹

Birth*

William Belt was born in 1835.^1,2

Death*

He died in 1910 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Helen Hair Clemmons b. 1853, d. 1931

Child

Anna Joyce Belt+^1,2 b. 11 Jun 1888, d. 3 Jul 1970

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh).

Helen Hair Clemmons¹

F, b. 1853, d. 1931

Last Edited

14 Apr 2002

Married Name

Her married name was Belt.¹

Marriage*

Helen Hair Clemmons married William Belt.¹

Birth*

Helen Hair Clemmons was born in 1853.¹

Death*

She died in 1931; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.¹

Family

William Belt b. 1835, d. 1910

Child

Anna Joyce Belt+¹ b. 11 Jun 1888, d. 3 Jul 1970

Citations

[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.

Mary Carroll¹

F, d. 17 November 1844

Last Edited

14 Apr 2002

Married Name

As of 28 August 1823,her married name was Hoover.¹

Marriage*

Mary Carroll married John Hoover, son of John Hoover Sr. and Sarah Burkhart, on 28 August 1823 at Miami, Ohio.¹

Death*

Mary Carroll died on 17 November 1844.¹

Family

John Hoover b. 1804, d. 2 May 1867

Child

Abraham Hoover+ b. 4 Mar 1827, d. 6 May 1859

Citations

[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II, page 201.

Ida Z. Harter¹

F, b. 16 September 1859, d. 3 January 1931

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Ida Z. Harter was born on 16 September 1859 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; daughter of Frederick and Lucinda Harter.^2,3

Married Name

As of 13 January 1878,her married name was Hoover.¹

Marriage*

She married Absalom Hoover, son of Daniel C. Hoover and Frances Shrofe, on 13 January 1878 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Ida Z. Harter appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Lyons Twp., Cook, Illinois, in the household of Absalom Hoover; ED 1168, sheet 20A, occupation traveling salesman, owned home, married 12 years, 1 child, 1 living.²

(Witness) Census

Ida Z. Harter appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Congress Park, Lyons Twp., Cook, Illinois, in the household of Absalom Hoover; ED 45, sheet 7A, occupation traveling salesman-railroad supplies, married 30 years, 1 child, 1 living; Inex and her family lived with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Ida Z. Harter appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Brookfield Village, Congress Park, Cook, Illinois, in the household of Roy J. Blum; ED 2166, sheet 4B, occupation auditor-transportation . . ., owned home valued at $15,000, radio, 3 children and Ida at home.⁵

Death*

Ida Z. Harter died on 3 January 1931 at Congress Park, Cook, Illinois, at age 71; buried at the Akron Cemetery.^6,3

Obit

Ida Z.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 5 January 1931:

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida HOOVER, 72, who died Saturday afternoon at her home in Congress Park, Ill., will be held at the home of her brother, Charles Harter, west of Akron Tuesday morning at 10:30. Mrs. Hoover had been an invalid for several years, a victim of paralysis. Ida [HARTER], daughter of Frederick and Lucinda HARTER, was born west of Akron Sept. 16, 1859. In January, 1876, she was united in marriage to Absolom HOOVER, who died in 1916.
Survivors are one brother, Charles HARTER, of Akron, one daughter, Mrs. Inez BLOOM, of Congress Park, Ill., four gradchildren and one great-grandchild. Trella [HARTER] and Otis HARTER, of Rochester, are cousins of the deceased. The body will arrive in Rochester late tonight and funeral services will be in charge of Rev. Clyde MILLER, pastor of the Akron M.E. church. Burial will be made in the Akron I.O.O.F. cemetery.³

Family

Absalom Hoover b. 3 Nov 1848, d. 20 Mar 1916

Child

Inez Hoover+² b. May 1886, d. Aug 1959

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 511.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 January 1931.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.

Daniel Waymire¹

M, b. 8 January 1825, d. 18 January 1898

Last Edited

1 Jan 2012

Birth*

Daniel Waymire was born on 8 January 1825 at Ohio; son of Solomon and Maria (Coppock) Waymire.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine Hoover, daughter of Jacob Hoover, on 29 December 1842 at Ohio.¹

Census*

Daniel Waymire appeared on the census of 1880 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, page 7B, occupation farmer, widowed, 1 son living with him.²

Death*

He died on 18 January 1898 at Montgomery, Ohio, at age 73.¹

Family

Catherine Hoover b. 12 Oct 1821, d. 10 Apr 1876

Children

John Waymire² b. 1854
Sarah A. Waymire+¹ b. 16 Mar 1854, d. 11 Jan 1885

Citations

[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II, page 162.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Catherine Hoover¹

F, b. 12 October 1821, d. 10 April 1876

Father

Jacob Hoover² b. c 1777, d. c 1855

Last Edited

11 Dec 2002

Birth*

Catherine Hoover was born on 12 October 1821 at Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 29 December 1842,her married name was Waymire.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel Waymire on 29 December 1842 at Ohio.¹

Death*

Catherine Hoover died on 10 April 1876 at Montgomery, Ohio, at age 54.¹

Family

Daniel Waymire b. 8 Jan 1825, d. 18 Jan 1898

Children

John Waymire³ b. 1854
Sarah A. Waymire+¹ b. 16 Mar 1854, d. 11 Jan 1885

Citations

[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II, page 162.
[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II, page 159, 162.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.