Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

John W. (James E.) Graham¹

M, b. 1851, d. 1896

Father

James Graham² b. 1822, d. 8 Feb 1891

Mother

Mary E. Wagener² b. 1826, d. 8 Dec 1874

Last Edited

8 Dec 2003

Birth*

John W. (James E.) Graham was born in 1851 at Morgan, Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1860 District No. 2, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of James Graham; page 366, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

John W. (James E.) Graham appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James Graham; page 138B, occupation laborer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

John W. (James E.) Graham appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Graham; page 34C, occupation farmer, 1 child and two brothers living with them.⁵

Marriage*

John W. (James E.) Graham married Annie H. Grove on 15 July 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁶

Death*

John W. (James E.) Graham died in 1896 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.³

Family

Annie H. Grove b. 1858, d. 1923

Children

Irvin Rumsey Graham⁷ b. 26 Jun 1883, d. 14 May 1959
William Roy Graham+^8,9 b. 4 Oct 1885

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 21 May 1959.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

Albertus Graham¹

M, b. 24 April 1856, d. 10 January 1902

Father

James Graham² b. 1822, d. 8 Feb 1891

Mother

Mary E. Wagener² b. 1826, d. 8 Dec 1874

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Albertus Graham was born on 24 April 1856 at Morgan, Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1860 District No. 2, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of James Graham; page 366, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Albertus Graham appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James Graham; page 138B, occupation laborer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Albertus Graham married Elizabeth C. Grove on 25 November 1870 at Morgan, West Virginia.^5,6

Census*

Albertus Graham appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, page 38D, occupation farmer, living with in-laws, no children.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 7 children, 6 living, all at home.⁷

Death*

He died on 10 January 1902 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 45; buried at Oakland Cemetery.³

Family

Elizabeth C. Grove b. 29 Nov 1858, d. 27 May 1916

Children

Carrie Frances Graham+⁷ b. 10 Oct 1880, d. 27 Jan 1919
Arvest Vermont (A.V.) Graham⁷ b. Oct 1884, d. 4 May 1949
Clarence Newton (Newt) Graham⁷ b. Mar 1887, d. 6 Dec 1961
Dustin Stanley Graham+⁷ b. 11 Dec 1890, d. 11 Feb 1970
Harry H. Graham⁷ b. Jun 1893, d. b 12 May 1949
Granville Edgar Graham+⁷ b. 1 Feb 1898, d. 7 Mar 1985

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Oakland Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

William R. Wagener¹

M, b. 1871, d. 15 November 1878

Father

Joseph S. Wagener¹ b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Rebecca Shank¹ b. 1848, d. 1901

Last Edited

5 Apr 2003

Birth*

William R. Wagener was born in 1871 at Morgan, Virginia.¹

Name Variation

As of 1871, William R. Wagener was also known as William R. Wagoner.

Death*

He died on 15 November 1878 at Morgan, Virginia.²

Citations

[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, birth record of William R. Wagner.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

Mary M. Henry¹

F, b. 25 December 1831, d. 23 March 1913

Father

George Adam Henry² b. 26 Dec 1789, d. bt 1860 - 1865

Mother

Sarah Ann (Sally) Wagener² b. 1791, d. 28 Aug 1879

Last Edited

28 Jul 2004

Birth*

Mary M. Henry was born on 25 December 1831 at Morgan, Virginia.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 District 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of George Adam Henry and Sarah Ann (Sally) Wagener; page 89, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $150, 2 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Mary M. Henry appeared on the census of 1860 Bath District, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of George Adam Henry and Sarah Ann (Sally) Wagener; page 387, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, gives place of birth as Maryland, 2 children, Sarah "W" Henry is listed as age 28 rather than 68; Sarah A. is 25 and Mary is 23; no date on census form.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1863,her married name was Ambrose.⁶

Marriage*

Mary M. Henry married Robert Buck Ambrose, son of Henry Ambrose and Ann Eliza Snoudeel, circa 1863 at Virginia.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary M. Henry appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Bath Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Robert Buck Ambrose; page 114, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, Mary, her sister Sarah and mother Sarah living with him.⁷

(Witness) Census

Mary M. Henry appeared on the census of 1880 Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Robert Buck Ambrose; page 23C, occupation farmer, Mary and his maid sister-in-law, Annie Henry, age 51, living with him.⁸

(Witness) Census

Mary M. Henry appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Robert Buck Ambrose; ED 88, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, no children by birth; Ann still living with them.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary M. Henry appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Robert Buck Ambrose; ED 85, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 45 years, no children, adopted daughter and family lived with them.⁹

Death*

Mary M. Henry died on 23 March 1913 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at Bucks Cemetery.^10,4

Family

Robert Buck Ambrose b. 22 Oct 1840, d. 19 Jul 1926

Child

Letha Ellen Shank+⁶ b. 19 Jul 1883, d. 19 Dec 1957

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1900.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Bucks Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

John Johnson

M, b. 1732

Last Edited

20 May 2002

Birth*

John Johnson was born in 1732 at Ireland.

Name Variation

As of 1732, John Johnson was also known as John Johnston.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Morgan, Virginia, page 119, 1 female 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 50-60, 1 male 90-100.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1830.

John Wesley Sheets^1,2

M, b. 17 December 1901, d. 27 January 1989

Father

Lewis Clay Sheets¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Mother

Lina May Johnson¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 2 Aug 1953

Last Edited

18 Oct 2006

Birth*

John Wesley Sheets was born on 17 December 1901 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; Johnson history has 19 December.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 61, sheet 8A, occupation drayman-owns team, married 18 years, 10 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

John Wesley Sheets appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 76, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, owned home, 6 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

John Wesley Sheets married Gladys Kearby Richardson on 20 January 1925 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California.^3,5

Census*

John Wesley Sheets appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, ED 21, sheet 1B, occupation welder-steam railroad, renting-$25, no radio, 1 child.⁶

Residence*

He lived on 9 March 1937 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California.⁷

Death*

He died on 27 January 1989 at San Bernardino, California, at age 87.²

Family

Gladys Kearby Richardson b. 17 Jan 1908, d. 12 May 2001

Children

Donzetta Loraine Sheets^3,6 b. 3 Sep 1926
Linda Lee Sheets³ b. 4 Feb 1934

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Clay Sheets, 9 March 1937.

Israel Dee Sheets^1,2

M, b. 16 June 1904, d. August 1977

Father

Lewis Clay Sheets¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Mother

Lina May Johnson¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 2 Aug 1953

Last Edited

22 Jul 2004

Birth*

Israel Dee Sheets was born on 16 June 1904 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 61, sheet 8A, occupation drayman-owns team, married 18 years, 10 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Israel Dee Sheets appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 76, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, owned home, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

Israel Dee Sheets married Velma Dalton on 19 June 1923 at St. Joseph, Michigan.²

Census*

Israel Dee Sheets appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 10, sheet 10B, occupation draying--private line, renting-$12 month, no radio, 3 children.⁴

Death*

He died in August 1977 at Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, at age 73; SSDI only.⁵

Family

Velma Dalton b. 24 Jul 1905

Children

Bonnie Lee Sheets^2,4 b. 4 Apr 1924
Billie June Sheets^2,4 b. 5 May 1925
Mary Lou Sheets^2,4 b. 11 Feb 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Martha Iona Sheets^1,2

F, b. 3 August 1907, d. 13 December 1985

Father

Lewis Clay Sheets¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Mother

Lina May Johnson¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 2 Aug 1953

Last Edited

26 Mar 2008

Birth*

Martha Iona Sheets was born on 3 August 1907 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 61, sheet 8A, occupation drayman-owns team, married 18 years, 10 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha Iona Sheets appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 76, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, owned home, 6 children at home.⁴

Residence*

Martha Iona Sheets lived on 3 August 1953 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; single at the time.⁵

Death*

She died on 13 December 1985 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 78.^3,6

Obit

Martha Iona's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 14 December 1985:
Marty Jill SHEETS, 78, of 129 W. Ninth St., died at 12:40 p.m. Friday in Woodlawn Hospital. She had been in failing health for a year. She was born Aug. 3, 1907 in Rochester to Lewis Clay and Lina May JOHNSON
SHEETS and had resided all her life in Rochester. A registered nurse, she graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She had practiced private duty nursing at Woodlawn Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was active in the choir for many years, and a member o the Epsilon Gamma Sunday School class.
Surviving are a brother, John W. SHEETS, Calimesa, Calif., and nieces and nephews, including Betty Jane BAKER, Mrs. John (Doris) MADLEM and Mrs. Jack (Joyce) SMILEY, all of Rochester. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald MAUGHAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of services.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Lina May Sheets, 3 August 1953.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 14 December 1985.

Donald Harry Sheets^1,2

M, b. 2 October 1908, d. 6 January 1969

Father

Lewis Clay Sheets¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Mother

Lina May Johnson¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 2 Aug 1953

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Donald Harry Sheets was born on 2 October 1908 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 61, sheet 8A, occupation drayman-owns team, married 18 years, 10 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Donald Harry Sheets appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 76, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, owned home, 6 children at home.³

Residence*

Donald Harry Sheets lived on 9 March 1937 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.⁴

Marriage*

He married Mary Katherine Dodbow on 28 March 1937 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.²

Death

Donald Harry Sheets died on 4 January 1969 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 60; buried in St. Louis.⁵

Obit*

Donald Harry's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 6 January 1969:

Don [SHEETS], 60, native of Rochester, died Saturday in St. Louis, Mo., following major surgery which he had undergone Christmas Day. He had been in critical condition since that time. The son of Lewis Clay and Lina M. SHEETS, he was born in this city and graduated from Rochester high school. He received a degree in electrical engineering, with honors, from Purdue and in his senior year won the Big Ten diving championship. Mr. Sheets lived in Milwaukee prior to moving to St. Louis, in 1930. He long had been associated with Pieper Lillard company, which supplies line materials to public utilities, and before leaving that firm was its sales manager and vice president. Since last year, he had devoted full time to his own company, also manufacturing line materials. Surviving are the wife, Mary [SHEETS]; a daughter, Lisa [SHEETS], St. Louis; a son, Philip [SHEETS], Charlotte, N.C; one grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Mildred) READ and Miss Marty Jill [SHEETS], both of Rochester; and two brothers, John [SHEETS], Crestline, Cal., and Dee [SHEETS], Seattle, Wash. Preceding in death were two sisters, Mrs. Del (Glenn V.) DAGGY and Mrs. Joe (Ruth) BAKER, and one brother, Arthur SHEETS. Last rites and burial will be Tuesday in St. Louis.⁵

Family

Mary Katherine Dodbow b. 12 Jul 1908

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Clay Sheets, 9 March 1937.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 January 1969.

Arthur Taylor Sheets^1,2

M, b. 17 December 1909, d. 28 August 1968

Father

Lewis Clay Sheets¹ b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 9 Mar 1937

Mother

Lina May Johnson¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 2 Aug 1953

Last Edited

22 Jul 2004

Birth*

Arthur Taylor Sheets was born on 17 December 1909 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 61, sheet 8A, occupation drayman-owns team, married 18 years, 10 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Arthur Taylor Sheets appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Rochester-3rd Ward, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis Clay Sheets; ED 76, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, owned home, 6 children at home.⁴

Obit

Arthur Taylor's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 August 1968:

Arthur T. SHEETS, 58, 501 West Third street, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his residence at 1:45 p.m. today. A lifetime resident of Rochester, he was born Dec. 17, 1909, in Rochester, the son of Lewis Clay and Lina JOHNSON SHEETS. His marriage was June 18, 1942, in Argos, to Laura Lee CAMPBELL, who survives. Mr. Sheets was an employee of the Public Service company 35 years. He was a member of the First Baptist church, and the Rochester Eagles, Moose, and Masonic lodges. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Joyce) SMILEY, Rochester; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Mildred) READ, and Miss Martha SHEETS, both of Rochester; three brothers, Donald [SHEETS], St. Louis, Mo; Dee [SHEETS], Seattle, Wash., and
John SHEETS, San Bernardino, Cal. Final rites will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home. The Rev. Donald LAMBERT will officiate. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where Masonic services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday.³

Death*

He died on 28 August 1968 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 58; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 August 1968.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb^1,2,3

F, b. 26 April 1850, d. 23 September 1930

Last Edited

22 Sep 2016

Birth*

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb was born on 26 April 1850 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^4,5

Married Name

As of 21 August 1867,her married name was Layton.^1,3

Marriage*

She married John Oliver Layton, son of John S. Layton and Lucinda Wagener, on 21 August 1867 at Montgomery, Ohio.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; page 439B, occupation laborer, renting, one child.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb appeared on the census of 1880 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; page 231B, occupation driving team, 2 children at home, father listed born in Canada.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; ED 23 or 73, sheet 8A, occupation foreman lumber company, married 34 years, 5 children, 1 living; father place of birth given as Ohio, rather than Canada.⁷

Census*

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 101, sheet 8A, visit 0191, widowed, rooming with Breith, occupation "own income", 4 children, 1 living.⁸

Census

She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 108, sheet 9A, rooming with S.A. Seas.⁹

Census

She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 57-29, sheet 15B, occupation none, rooming with Jennie Pence, no relatives present.¹⁰

Death*

She died on 23 September 1930 at Dayton, Ohio, Ohio, at age 80; informant Daisy War, buried at Woodland Cemetery, section 103, lot 2139, F.W. Berks Sons, undertaker.^11,12,2

Family

John Oliver Layton b. Oct 1844, d. 16 Jul 1905

Children

Infant Daughter Layton¹³ b. 10 Feb 1868, d. 10 Feb 1868
Orin S. Layton¹⁴ b. 1869, d. 27 Jan 1889
Mary Layton⁶ b. 3 Jun 1872
Nettie Daisy Layton⁶ b. 9 Jun 1875
Infant Layton¹¹ b. 24 Sep 1890, d. 28 Sep 1890

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1705] Hscourtney, "Bailey Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Vol. 6407, certificate 55913.
[S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Orin S. Layton¹

M, b. 1869, d. 27 January 1889

Father

John Oliver Layton¹ b. Oct 1844, d. 16 Jul 1905

Mother

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb¹ b. 26 Apr 1850, d. 23 Sep 1930

Last Edited

12 Nov 2002

Birth*

Orin S. Layton was born in 1869 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; page 439B, occupation laborer, renting, one child.²

(Witness) Census

Orin S. Layton appeared on the census of 1880 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; page 231B, occupation driving team, 2 children at home, father listed born in Canada.³

Death*

Orin S. Layton died on 27 January 1889 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, section 30, lot 2503.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.

Mary Layton¹

F, b. 3 June 1872

Father

John Oliver Layton¹ b. Oct 1844, d. 16 Jul 1905

Mother

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb¹ b. 26 Apr 1850, d. 23 Sep 1930

Last Edited

22 Sep 2016

Birth*

Mary Layton was born on 3 June 1872 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 3 June 1872, Mary Layton was also known as Elese May Layton.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; page 231B, occupation driving team, 2 children at home, father listed born in Canada.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer^1,2

F, b. 6 January 1860, d. 21 November 1943

Last Edited

31 Dec 2011

Birth*

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer was born on 6 January 1860 at Beavertown, Washington, Ohio; daughter of Charles Newcomer of West Virginia and Jennie John of Ohio.^1,3,4

Married Name

As of 21 June 1883,her married name was Layton.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William H. Layton, son of John S. Layton and Lucinda Wagener, on 21 June 1883 at Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

Census

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer and William H. Layton appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Harrison Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 86, sheet 5B, occupation fancy foods merchant, owned home, married 17 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Census

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 70, sheet 4B, occupation none, owned home, widowed, 3 children, 2 living, 1 daughter and granddaughter living with her.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 111, sheet 6B, occupation none, widowed, owned home, 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters living with her.⁶

Census*

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 57-31, sheet 10B, occupation none, widowed, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 1 daughter and 1 lodger living with her.⁷

Death*

She died on 21 November 1943 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 83; buried at Woodland Cemetery, section 103, lot 2139, O.P. Boyer, undertaker.^3,4

Family

William H. Layton b. Apr 1838, d. 11 Feb 1907

Children

Maud M. Layton+¹ b. 8 Oct 1884, d. 18 Mar 1965
Fred Dean Layton¹ b. Apr 1887, d. 30 Jul 1901
Grace B. Layton+¹ b. 15 Feb 1889, d. 13 Nov 1954

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Maud M. Layton¹

F, b. 8 October 1884, d. 18 March 1965

Father

William H. Layton¹ b. Apr 1838, d. 11 Feb 1907

Mother

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer¹ b. 6 Jan 1860, d. 21 Nov 1943

Last Edited

14 Dec 2006

Birth*

Maud M. Layton was born on 8 October 1884 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Harrison Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of William H. Layton and Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer; ED 86, sheet 5B, occupation fancy foods merchant, owned home, married 17 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1910,her married name was Rinehart.³

Marriage*

Maud M. Layton married Unknown Rinehart circa 1910 at Ohio.³

Census*

Maud M. Layton appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 111, sheet 6B, occupation nurse-private family, widowed, 1 daughter, living with her mother and sister.³

Married Name

As of between 1921 and 1930,her married name was Clendenin.⁴

Marriage*

She married Louis W. Clendenin between 1921 and 1930 at Montgomery, Ohio.⁴

(Witness) Census

Maud M. Layton appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Louis W. Clendenin; ED 57-25, sheet 11A, occupation salesman-department store, renting-$40 month, radio, stepdaughter living with them.⁴

Death*

Maud M. Layton died on 18 March 1965 at Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, at age 80; died at Warren, buried at Woodland Cemetery, section 103, lot 2139, interment 72909, undertaker Whitmer Bros., widowed, she was "Maud L." at death.^2,5

Family 1

Unknown Rinehart d. b 1920

Child

Adelaide Rinehart³ b. 1911

Family 2

Louis W. Clendenin b. 1878, d. 6 Sep 1943

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Trumbull, 17915, cert. 95384.

Fred Dean Layton¹

M, b. April 1887, d. 30 July 1901

Father

William H. Layton¹ b. Apr 1838, d. 11 Feb 1907

Mother

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer¹ b. 6 Jan 1860, d. 21 Nov 1943

Last Edited

12 Nov 2002

Birth*

Fred Dean Layton was born in April 1887 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Harrison Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of William H. Layton and Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer; ED 86, sheet 5B, occupation fancy foods merchant, owned home, married 17 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Death*

Fred Dean Layton died on 30 July 1901 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 14; buried at Woodland Cemetery, section 103, lot 2139.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.

Grace B. Layton^1,2

F, b. 15 February 1889, d. 13 November 1954

Father

William H. Layton¹ b. Apr 1838, d. 11 Feb 1907

Mother

Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer¹ b. 6 Jan 1860, d. 21 Nov 1943

Last Edited

31 Dec 2011

Birth*

Grace B. Layton was born on 15 February 1889 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 4 April 1908,her married name was Compton.^4,5

Marriage*

Grace B. Layton married Ralph P. Compton on 4 April 1908 at Montgomery, Ohio.^4,5

Divorce*

Grace B. Layton and Ralph P. Compton were divorced circa 1909 at Ohio.⁴

Census

Grace B. Layton appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 70, sheet 4B, no occupation, divorced, 1 daughter, living with her moth.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1915,her married name was Laughlin.⁶

Marriage*

She married Unknown Laughlin circa 1915 at Ohio.⁶

Census*

Grace B. Layton appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 111, sheet 6B, occupation none, married but no husband present, 1 daughter, living with her mother and sister.⁷

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Jennie C. (Emma) Newcomer; ED 57-31, sheet 10B, occupation none, widowed, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 1 daughter and 1 lodger living with her.⁸

Death*

Grace B. Layton died on 13 November 1954 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 65; buried at Woodland Cemetery, section 103, lot 2139, interment 65558, O.G. Marker, Undertaker.²

Family 1

Ralph P. Compton b. 1887

Child

Mary C. Compton⁴ b. 1909

Family 2

Unknown Laughlin b. bt 1885 - 1890

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Ceetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nettie Daisy Layton^1,2

F, b. 9 June 1875

Father

John Oliver Layton¹ b. Oct 1844, d. 16 Jul 1905

Mother

Mary (Mollie) A. Grubb¹ b. 26 Apr 1850, d. 23 Sep 1930

Last Edited

22 Sep 2016

Birth*

Nettie Daisy Layton was born on 9 June 1875 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of John Oliver Layton; page 231B, occupation driving team, 2 children at home, father listed born in Canada.¹

Married Name

As of 20 July 1897,her married name was Ward.²

Marriage*

Nettie Daisy Layton married David William Ward on 20 July 1897 at Montgomery, Ohio; by Lyman E. Prentiss, Pastor, Roper M.E. Chrch of Dayton.²

Census*

Nettie Daisy Layton and David William Ward appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 122, sheet 7B, occupation decorator-department store, renting, no children.⁴

Family

David William Ward b. 1873

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary¹

F, b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 April 1914

Father

Ephraim McCleary¹ b. 24 Apr 1800, d. 18 Nov 1870

Mother

Catharine Johnson¹ b. 3 Mar 1801, d. 13 Nov 1877

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary was born on 15 May 1838 at Berkeley, Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 9th District, Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Ephraim McCleary; page 393B, occupation cooper, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary married James R. Stetson on 13 January 1856 at Fulton, Indiana.^4,5,2

Married Name

As of 13 January 1856,her married name was Stetson.^4,5,2

(Witness) Census

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 739, occupation cooper, renting, 2 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 99, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary appeared on the census of 1880 Walnut Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 213A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.⁸

Census*

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 9B, living with Cora and her husband, unclear whether she is listed as widowed or divorced, but has 0 years married, 5 children, 3 living.⁹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis A. Foor; ED 42, sheet 9B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 11 years, 2 children, 1 living, mother-in-law with them.⁹

(Witness) Census

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Greene Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Maurice W. (Morris) Rennells; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 2 children, 2 living; Hettie Stetson living with them.¹⁰

Death*

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary died on 1 April 1914 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 75; at her daughter's home, buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.²

Obit

Syrene Hester (Hettie)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 10 April 1914:

Morris RUNNELLS of Plymouth, Allie BRUBAKER and Elizabeth HOOVER of Rochester, Mrs. Tonie ZIMMERLY of Huntington and Alden CLOUD of Peru, attended the funeral of Mrs. STETSON, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis FOOR last week. Mentone Gazette.¹¹

Family

James R. Stetson b. 6 Mar 1829, d. 11 Nov 1905

Children

Alice E. Stetson+⁶ b. 1857, d. 17 Jan 1942
Albert Stetson⁶ b. 1858, d. b 1870
Elizabeth Stetson+⁷ b. 1861, d. 1922
Cora E. Stetson+⁷ b. 1867, d. 22 Dec 1936
Mary (Mollie) Stetson⁷ b. 1868, d. c 1897

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S456] "Military Records of Tench J. McCleary", Quoting from Bible record.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 232.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 10 April 1914.

James R. Stetson^1,2,3

M, b. 6 March 1829, d. 11 November 1905

Last Edited

1 Feb 2003

Birth*

James R. Stetson was born on 6 March 1829 at Ohio; obituary says Ohio; census says Indiana.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary, daughter of Ephraim McCleary and Catharine Johnson, on 13 January 1856 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2,3

Census*

James R. Stetson appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 739, occupation cooper, renting, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 99, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Walnut Twp., Marshall, Indiana, page 213A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 33B, listed as married 1 year, but no wife present, boarding with the George Robbins family.⁸

Death*

He died on 11 November 1905 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 76; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery; courthouse record is 13 November 1905.^1,2,3,9

Obit

James R.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 13 November 1905:

James “Uncle Jammie” STETSON, who has been ill for more than a year and a half, died this morning at six-thirty o’clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Brubaker. Mr. STETSON was seventy-six years of age and was born in Ohio. When about twenty years of age he came to Fulton county and fifty-two years ago was united in marriage with Miss Hattie McCLARY who is still living. They became the parents of four children, Mrs. Alice [STETSON] BRUBAKER, Mrs. Libbie [STETSON] RANNELLS, of Argos, Mrs. Cora [STETSON] FOOR, of Mentone, and Mrs. Mollie [STETSON] CLOUD who died about eight years ago. Mr. Stetson was a member of the Methodist church and a good Christian man. The funeral will be held at the residence of Mrs. Brubaker, at 10 o’clock Tuesday. Burial at Mt. Zion. [March 6, 1829 - Nov 11, 1905; bur beside wife, Hester McCLARY, May 15, 1838 - April 1, 1914]⁴

Family

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1914

Children

Alice E. Stetson+⁵ b. 1857, d. 17 Jan 1942
Albert Stetson⁵ b. 1858, d. b 1870
Elizabeth Stetson+⁶ b. 1861, d. 1922
Cora E. Stetson+⁶ b. 1867, d. 22 Dec 1936
Mary (Mollie) Stetson⁶ b. 1868, d. c 1897

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860-1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 232.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 November 1905.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S50] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Deaths, Book C-5, page 39.

Alice E. Stetson¹

F, b. 1857, d. 17 January 1942

Father

James R. Stetson¹ b. 6 Mar 1829, d. 11 Nov 1905

Mother

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1914

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Alice E. Stetson was born in 1857 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 739, occupation cooper, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Alice E. Stetson appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 99, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 30 November 1876,her married name was Brubaker.^3,4

Marriage*

Alice E. Stetson married Samuel S. Brubaker on 30 November 1876 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Alice E. Stetson appeared on the census of 1880 Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel S. Brubaker; page 21D, occupation farmer, 2 children.³

(Witness) Census

Alice E. Stetson appeared on the census of 5 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Claude James Brubaker; ED 59, sheet 4B, occupation barber-barber shop, renting, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living, mother and 2 siblings living with them.⁵

Census*

Alice E. Stetson appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 74, sheet 8A, widowed, living with the Harold Roush family.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, ED 156, sheet 3B, widowed, living with Goldie and Harold.⁷

Death

She died on 16 January 1942 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.⁸

Obit*

Alice E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 17 January 1942:

Saturday, January 17, 1942 Mrs. Alice BRUBAKER, 84 years of age, succumbed at 8 o’clock last night at the home of her son, Roy BRUBAKER, who resides a mile and a half south of Rochester. Death was due to a hip fracture, suffered in a fall last November 3rd. The deceased was born in Fulton county and had lived here almost her entire life, except for 15 years during which she resided in Hammond, Ind. Her husband, Samuel BRUBAKER, preceded her in death. Survivors are three sons, Roy Brubaker and Claude BRUBAKER, both of near this city; Harry BRUBAKER, Osceola, Ind; two daughters, Mrs. Golda McMURROUGH, Hammond; Mrs. Della SKIDMORE, Jackson, Mich; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Sunday afternoon from the local Trinity Evangelical church. Rev. C. J. COVERSTONE will officiate and burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Richland Center. The body will remain at the Foster funeral home until 12:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, when it will be removed to the Evangelical church.⁸

Family

Samuel S. Brubaker b. 1857, d. 1901

Children

Harry Brubaker+³ b. 22 May 1877, d. May 1978
Eddie Brubaker³ b. 1878, d. 22 May 1923
Claude James Brubaker+⁸ b. 28 Aug 1882, d. 28 Mar 1978
Della May Brubaker+⁹ b. 1883, d. 15 Nov 1953
Roy Brubaker+⁹ b. 2 Mar 1892, d. 13 Feb 1970
Golda Brubaker+⁹ b. 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 425.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 January 1942.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alice Brubaker, 17 January 1942.

Albert Stetson¹

M, b. 1858, d. before 1870

Father

James R. Stetson¹ b. 6 Mar 1829, d. 11 Nov 1905

Mother

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1914

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Albert Stetson was born in 1858 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 739, occupation cooper, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Albert Stetson died before 1870 at Fulton, Indiana; not present in 1870 census; no burial record found.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Cora E. Stetson¹

F, b. 1867, d. 22 December 1936

Father

James R. Stetson¹ b. 6 Mar 1829, d. 11 Nov 1905

Mother

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1914

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Cora E. Stetson was born in 1867 at Henry/Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 99, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Cora E. Stetson appeared on the census of 1880 Walnut Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 213A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 3 August 1889,her married name was Foor.^3,4

Marriage*

Cora E. Stetson married Lewis A. Foor on 3 August 1889 at Fulton, Indiana; At the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Elijah Coplen, on Sunday August 4, Mr. Lewis A. Foore and Miss Cora B. Stetson. Both are well known and popular people in their respective vicinities.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Cora E. Stetson appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis A. Foor; ED 42, sheet 9B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 11 years, 2 children, 1 living, mother-in-law with them.³

(Witness) Census

Cora E. Stetson appeared on the census of April 1930 Orange Twp., Noble, Indiana, in the household of Lewis A. Foor; ED 15, sheet 12A, occupation truck farmer, son and family living with them.⁶

Obit*

Cora E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 22 December 1936:

Mrs. Lewis [Cora E. STETSON] FOOR, aged 69, died at her home in Mentone Monday night at 8:15 o’clock after a long illness due to comlications. The deceased was born in Fulton county and lived near Macy for a number of years. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. James STETSON. Mrs. Foor was married in 1887. Survivors are a son Ben FOOR of Plymouth and a sister who resides in this city. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the home in Mentone. Burial
will be made in the cemetery at Macy.⁷

Family

Lewis A. Foor b. Oct 1868, d. 24 Jan 1953

Children

Benjamin Foor+³ b. Apr 1890
Coy Elsworth Foor⁸ b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 7 Dec 1896

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 3, page 307.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 7 August 1889.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 December 1936.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.

Mary (Mollie) Stetson¹

F, b. 1868, d. circa 1897

Father

James R. Stetson¹ b. 6 Mar 1829, d. 11 Nov 1905

Mother

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1914

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Mary (Mollie) Stetson was born in 1868 at Henry/Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 99, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary (Mollie) Stetson appeared on the census of 1880 Walnut Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 213A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

Death*

Mary (Mollie) Stetson died circa 1897; married to Alden Cloud.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, James Stetson, 13 November 1905.

Elizabeth Stetson¹

F, b. 1861, d. 1922

Father

James R. Stetson¹ b. 6 Mar 1829, d. 11 Nov 1905

Mother

Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1914

Last Edited

5 Nov 2006

Birth*

Elizabeth Stetson was born in 1861 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 99, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1871,her married name was Rennells.³

Marriage*

Elizabeth Stetson married Maurice W. (Morris) Rennells circa 1871 at Indiana; no marriage record.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Stetson appeared on the census of 1880 Walnut Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of James R. Stetson; page 213A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Stetson appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Greene Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Maurice W. (Morris) Rennells; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 2 children, 2 living; Hettie Stetson living with them.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Stetson appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 North Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Maurice W. (Morris) Rennells; ED 176, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, no children at home.⁵

Death*

Elizabeth Stetson died in 1922 at Marshall, Indiana; buried at the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.²

Family

Maurice W. (Morris) Rennells b. 1856, d. 1926

Children

Grace Rennells³ b. 1872
Clyde A. Rennells+³ b. 14 Apr 1890, d. Oct 1963

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lewis A. Foor^1,2

M, b. October 1868, d. 24 January 1953

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Lewis A. Foor was born in October 1868 at Indiana; month from 1900 census and year from cemetery record; age varies a lot in census.^1,2,3

Name Variation

As of October 1868, Lewis A. Foor was also known as Lewis A. Foore.

Marriage*

He married Cora E. Stetson, daughter of James R. Stetson and Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary, on 3 August 1889 at Fulton, Indiana; At the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Elijah Coplen, on Sunday August 4, Mr. Lewis A. Foore and Miss Cora B. Stetson. Both are well known and popular people in their respective vicinities.^1,2,4

Census*

Lewis A. Foor appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 9B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 11 years, 2 children, 1 living, mother-in-law with them.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of April 1930 at Orange Twp., Noble, Indiana, ED 15, sheet 12A, occupation truck farmer, son and family living with them.⁵

Death*

He died on 24 January 1953 at Mentone, Kosciusko, Indiana, at age 84; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.⁶

Obit

Lewis A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 January 1953:

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Johns Funeral Home at Mentone for
Lewis A. FOOR, 84, lifelong resident of the Macy and Mentone community. He died Saturday evening at the Masonic Home in Franklin where he had resided for the past five years. He had been ill for the past three years with a heart ailment. Mr. Foor was born in Macy and was first married to Cora STETSON in 1888. She died in 1936. In 1938, he married Mrs. Amy DAVIS, who died in 1946. Surviving are a son, Ben FOOR of Rome City, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bessie YOCUM of Washington and Mrs. Maude OUTTANK, Desmoines, Ia., two stepsons, Hugh LYONS of Des Moines, and Walter LYONS of Oklahoma; a grandson and two great-grandchildren. Burial was made in the Macy cemetery.⁶

Family

Cora E. Stetson b. 1867, d. 22 Dec 1936

Children

Benjamin Foor+¹ b. Apr 1890
Coy Elsworth Foor³ b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 7 Dec 1896

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 3, page 307.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 7 August 1889.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 January 1953.

Benjamin Foor¹

M, b. April 1890

Father

Lewis A. Foor² b. Oct 1868, d. 24 Jan 1953

Mother

Cora E. Stetson² b. 1867, d. 22 Dec 1936

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Benjamin Foor was born in April 1890 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lewis A. Foor; ED 42, sheet 9B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 11 years, 2 children, 1 living, mother-in-law with them.²

Marriage*

Benjamin Foor married Bessie V. (?) circa 1910.³

Census*

Benjamin Foor appeared on the census of April 1930 at Orange Twp., Noble, Indiana, ED 15, sheet 12A, occupation poultry farmer, living with parents, 1 child.³

Family

Bessie V. (?) b. 1892

Child

Lewis H. Foor³ b. 13 Jul 1912, d. 19 Jul 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Samuel S. Brubaker¹

M, b. 1857, d. 1901

Last Edited

30 May 2003

Birth*

Samuel S. Brubaker was born in 1857 at Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Alice E. Stetson, daughter of James R. Stetson and Syrene Hester (Hettie) McCleary, on 30 November 1876 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Samuel S. Brubaker appeared on the census of 1880 at Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 21D, occupation farmer, 2 children.¹

Death*

He died in 1901 at Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Richland Center Cemetery; re-check this record.³

Family

Alice E. Stetson b. 1857, d. 17 Jan 1942

Children

Harry Brubaker+¹ b. 22 May 1877, d. May 1978
Eddie Brubaker¹ b. 1878, d. 22 May 1923
Claude James Brubaker+⁴ b. 28 Aug 1882, d. 28 Mar 1978
Della May Brubaker+⁵ b. 1883, d. 15 Nov 1953
Roy Brubaker+⁵ b. 2 Mar 1892, d. 13 Feb 1970
Golda Brubaker+⁵ b. 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 425.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Richland Center Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 January 1942.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alice Brubaker, 17 January 1942.

Eddie Brubaker¹

M, b. 1878, d. 22 May 1923

Father

Samuel S. Brubaker¹ b. 1857, d. 1901

Mother

Alice E. Stetson¹ b. 1857, d. 17 Jan 1942

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Eddie Brubaker was born in 1878 at Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel S. Brubaker; page 21D, occupation farmer, 2 children.¹

Death*

Eddie Brubaker died on 22 May 1923 at Newcastle, Henry, Indiana; buried at the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.^2,3

Obit

Eddie's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 23 May 1923:

Eddie BRUBAKER, aged 60 years, a former resident of Rochester, died Tuesday morning at the Epileptic home at Newcastle, according to word received here by his brother, Claude BRUBAKER, who left Wednesday morning for Newcastle to bring the body to Rochester for burial. The mother, Mrs. Samuel BRUBAKER, of Hammond, two brothers, Claude BRUBAKER, of this city, and Harry BRUBAKER, of South Bend, and two sisters, Mrs. Dell SIDMORE, of Michigan, and Mrs. Goldie THRUSH, of Hammond, survive.
Thursday, May 24, 1923 Funeral services for the late Eddie BRUBAKER, who died Tuesday at Newcastle, were held Thursday afternoon at Richland Center. Burial at Richland Center.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral of E. F. BRUBAKER were: Mrs. Allie BRUBAKER and daughter, Mrs. H. B. THRUSH, of Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SIDMORE, of Jackson, Mich., Harry BRUBAKER, of South Bend, Mrs. Lewis FORE, of Mentone, Mr. and Mrs. Tilman BRUBAKER, of Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BRUBAKER, of Twelve Mile, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob BRUBAKER, of Fulton.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 23 May 1923.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Richland Center Cemetery.

Harry Brubaker¹

M, b. 22 May 1877, d. May 1978

Father

Samuel S. Brubaker¹ b. 1857, d. 1901

Mother

Alice E. Stetson¹ b. 1857, d. 17 Jan 1942

Last Edited

31 May 2003

Birth*

Harry Brubaker was born on 22 May 1877 at Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Richland Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel S. Brubaker; page 21D, occupation farmer, 2 children.¹

Census*

Harry Brubaker appeared on the census of 1900.⁴

Marriage*

He married Kattie (?) in 1900 at Indiana.⁴

Census

Harry Brubaker appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 28A, occupation not given, renting, just married.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Green Twp., Marshall, Indiana, ED 107, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Death*

He died in May 1978 at Osceola, St. Joseph, Indiana; SSDI says June 1978.^3,6

Obit

Harry's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 16 May 1978:
died Osceola; one month difference than SSDI.⁷

Family

Kattie (?) b. Jun 1884

Children

Glen Brubaker⁵ b. 1901
Devon Brubaker+⁵ b. 1 Dec 1902, d. 24 Mar 2000
Claford Brubaker⁵ b. 1905

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 16 and 17 May 1978, pages 28 and 27 respectively.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 16 and 17 May 1978, pages 28, 27 respectively.