Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Samuel Mann¹

M, b. September 1835

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Samuel Mann was born in September 1835 at Germany; Hungary in 1880 census and Germany in 1900 census.²

Marriage*

He married Theresa Mann circa 1865 at New York; no marriage record.¹

Census*

Samuel Mann appeared on the census of 1880 at Bennett Twp., Fillmore, Nebraska, page 481B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Bennett Twp., Fillmore, Nebraska, ED 18, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, 13 children, 10 living.³

Family

Theresa Mann b. Nov 1845

Children

Samuel J. Mann¹ b. Apr 1866
Mary Adelaide (Addie) Mann+¹ b. 1868, d. 9 Apr 1933
Frank Mann¹ b. 1874
Carolne Mann¹ b. Jul 1876
Jennie Mann¹ b. Oct 1879
Ester Mann³ b. Apr 1883
Gertrude Mann³ b. Oct 1885
Alma Mann³ b. Oct 1887
Miranda (?) Mann³ b. Jul 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Theresa Mann¹

F, b. November 1845

Last Edited

18 Oct 2006

Birth*

Theresa Mann was born in November 1845 at Maryland.²

Marriage*

She married Samuel Mann circa 1865 at New York; no marriage record.¹

(Witness) Census

Theresa Mann appeared on the census of 1880 Bennett Twp., Fillmore, Nebraska, in the household of Samuel Mann; page 481B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Theresa Mann appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Bennett Twp., Fillmore, Nebraska, in the household of Samuel Mann; ED 18, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, 13 children, 10 living.³

Family

Samuel Mann b. Sep 1835

Children

Samuel J. Mann¹ b. Apr 1866
Mary Adelaide (Addie) Mann+¹ b. 1868, d. 9 Apr 1933
Frank Mann¹ b. 1874
Carolne Mann¹ b. Jul 1876
Jennie Mann¹ b. Oct 1879
Ester Mann³ b. Apr 1883
Gertrude Mann³ b. Oct 1885
Alma Mann³ b. Oct 1887
Miranda (?) Mann³ b. Jul 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Americus Don Lewis^1,2

M, b. 28 November 1883, d. August 1962

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

Americus Don Lewis was born on 28 November 1883 at Illinois.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Klile E. Thomas, daughter of John J. Thomas and Margaret Jane (Maggie) Slonaker, on 10 June 1908 at Winamac, Pulaski, Indiana.^1,2,4

Census*

Americus Don Lewis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 102, sheet 17B, occupation special agent, telephone company, owned home, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

He died in August 1962 at Indiana at age 78.³

Family

Klile E. Thomas b. Oct 1885

Children

Margaret Lewis⁵ b. 1912
Dorothy Jane Lewis⁵ b. 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S474] Harriet Buckles Ballard and Edna Kersey Bierrum, Pulaski County, Indiana Newspaper Items, 11 June 1908 - Marriage Licenses.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S286] Works Progress Administration, Pulaski County, Indiana Vital Statistics, Marriage book C-H, page 183.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Margaret Lewis¹

F, b. 1912

Father

Americus Don Lewis¹ b. 28 Nov 1883, d. Aug 1962

Mother

Klile E. Thomas¹ b. Oct 1885

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

Margaret Lewis was born in 1912 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Americus Don Lewis; ED 102, sheet 17B, occupation special agent, telephone company, owned home, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Dorothy Jane Lewis¹

F, b. 1914

Father

Americus Don Lewis¹ b. 28 Nov 1883, d. Aug 1962

Mother

Klile E. Thomas¹ b. Oct 1885

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

Dorothy Jane Lewis was born in 1914 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Goldie F. Heckathorn^1,2

F, b. 8 June 1900, d. 6 November 2000

Father

Henry S. Heckathorn³ b. 22 Oct 1871, d. 14 Oct 1955

Mother

Cora Edith Hartman⁴ b. 17 Jun 1875, d. 12 May 1959

Last Edited

6 Mar 2003

Birth*

Goldie F. Heckathorn was born on 8 June 1900 at Fulton, Indiana; daughter of Henry and Cora Hartmen Heckathorn.^1,2

Married Name

As of 9 November 1919,her married name was Baber.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Roscoe Clyde Baber, son of John H. Baber and Margaret Alma Losher, on 9 November 1919 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Goldie F. Heckathorn appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Union Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John H. Baber; ED 149, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, Roscoe and Goldie, the three Wagoner grandchildren and Aunt Mary Strong were living with them.¹

Death*

Goldie F. Heckathorn died on 6 November 2000 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 100.⁵

Obit

Goldie F.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 7 November 2000:

June 8, 1900 – Nov. 6, 2000 Golda F. BABER BRIGGS, 100, 705 E. Fourth St., formerly of Macy, died Monday at Hickory Creek Health Care Center, Rochester. She [Golda F. HECKATHORN] was born to Henry and Cora HARTMEN HECKATHORN in Fulton County. She married Roscoe C. BABER on Nov. 9, 1919 in Fulton. He died Aug. 12, 1954. She then married Robert Hurd BRIGGS on Sept. 9, 1959. He died Nov. 4, 1988. She was a homemaker, a member of Macy Mother’s Club, a 50-year member of the Macy Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester. Survivors include two daughters, Imogene WILSON and husband Ed, Rochester; Betty Jo BENEDICT and husband DeWayne, Kokomo; two sons, Ron BABER, with wife Nila, Rochester; Richard BABER, with wife Mary LaVerne, Peru; on stepson, Richard BRIGGS and wife Joyce, Macy; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth HECKATHORN and wife Mary Jane, Monon; a sister-in-law, Gloria HECKATHORN, Nyona Lake; nieces and nephews. She was preceded by two grandsons, one great-grandson, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home in Rochester with Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or Mexico New Life United Methodist Church.⁵

Family

Roscoe Clyde Baber b. 17 Aug 1898, d. 12 Aug 1954

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book 9, page 57.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, October 14, 1955.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 May 1959.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 November 2000.

Von D. Mikesell¹

M, b. 1899, d. 29 January 1962

Last Edited

20 Dec 2011

Birth*

Von D. Mikesell was born in 1899 at Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Retha Ferol Baker, daughter of Philip Baker and Daisy Wagoner, on 22 September 1923 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

Von D. Mikesell and Retha Ferol Baker appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 51, sheet 9A, occupation U.S. mail carrier, owned home valued at $6,000, 2 daughters.³

Death*

Von D. Mikesell died on 29 January 1962 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.²

Obit

Von D.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 January 1962:

Von D. MIKESELL, 63, South Bend, brother of Mrs. William MARSHALL, 1016 Madison street, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday in South Bend Memorial hospital. He suffered a heart attack Jan. 22. A former Rochester resident, he was graduated from Rochester high school and was married to the former Retha BAKER of Rochester. Also surviving are two daughters, three brothers and four grandchildren. Services are pending in South Bend.²

Family

Retha Ferol Baker b. 12 Dec 1899, d. 20 Nov 1980

Children

Beverly J. Mikesell³ b. 18 Nov 1925, d. 8 Sep 1994
Janice Mikesell³ b. 1929

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 87.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 January 1962.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Alice M. Becker¹

F, b. 30 April 1900, d. 28 May 1986

Last Edited

3 Sep 2004

Birth*

Alice M. Becker was born on 30 April 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; daughter of James Calvin and Minta Reed Becker.²

Married Name

As of 23 June 1946,her married name was Baker.¹

Marriage*

She married Leroy (Ray) Baker, son of Philip Baker and Daisy Wagoner, on 23 June 1946 at LaPorte, LaPorte, Indiana; Alice's obituary says 23 June 1947.^1,3

Obit

Alice M.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 May 1986:

Alice Marie BAKER, 86, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 5:30 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital after a long illness. She was born April 30, 1900 in Rochester to James Calvin and Minta REED BECKER, and was a lifetime Fulton County resident. On June 23, 1947 at LaPorte, she was married to LeRoy BAKER, who died Oct. 15, 1970. She retired after working for 40 years for the former Armour’s Creamery in Rochester, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Rocheter Eastern Star. Surviving are four nephews, Stuart BECKER, Fort Wayne; Jerry BAKER, Rt. 5, Rochester; Orris BAKER, Fulton, and Philip BAKER, Phoenix, Ariz., and two nieces, Mrs. Neil (Janice) STANTON, South Bend, and Beverly FRAZIER, Denver, Colo. A brother, Carl [BECKER], preceded in death. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home in Rochester with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center or the Cancer Society.²

Death*

She died on 28 May 1986 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 86; at the Rochester Hospital; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.²

Family

Leroy (Ray) Baker b. 10 Aug 1892, d. 15 Oct 1970

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Leroy Baker, 16 October 1970.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 May 1986.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alice Baker, 28 May 1986.

Gerald Victor Shadel^1,2

M, b. 16 May 1920, d. 30 September 2008

Father

John Corbett Shadel¹ b. 1 Feb 1894, d. 28 Dec 1962

Mother

Grace Coffing¹ b. 19 Oct 1899, d. 14 Feb 1991

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Gerald Victor Shadel was born on 16 May 1920 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John Corbett Shadel; ED 52-2, sheet 6A, occupation drayman-general hauling, renting, radio, 3 children at home.³

Milit-Beg*

Gerald Victor Shadel began military service on 11 May 1942 U.S. Army.⁴

Marriage*

He married Lois L. Kline on 23 June 1944 at Denver, Miami, Indiana; by Rev. C. F. Golden.^5,6

Milit-End*

Gerald Victor Shadel ended military service in January 1946.⁴

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Lois L. Kline on 6 April 1997 at Macy, Miami, Indiana; at the Peru Hospital; buried at Plainview Cemetery.^5,6

Death*

Gerald Victor Shadel died on 30 September 2008 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 88.⁶

Family

Lois L. Kline b. 15 Sep 1924, d. 6 Apr 1997

Child

Robert Lee Shadel^4,7 b. 10 Dec 1954, d. 28 Apr 2006

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Eileen Shadel, 30 August 1966.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, for middle name.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 April 1997.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Lois L. Shadel, 7 April 1997.

Jacob Russell Coffing¹

M, b. 22 March 1896, d. 10 December 1963

Father

Joshua Potts Coffing¹ b. 9 Nov 1849, d. 19 Jan 1935

Mother

Jane Rigel¹ b. 28 Sep 1854, d. 24 Apr 1935

Last Edited

17 Sep 2003

Birth*

Jacob Russell Coffing was born on 22 March 1896 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Potts Coffing; ED 93, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, Jane reported 14 children, 8 living.³

Marriage*

Jacob Russell Coffing married Goldie P. Wiles on 20 December 1919 at Miami, Indiana.^4,5

Death*

Jacob Russell Coffing died on 10 December 1963 at Twelve Mile, Cass, Indiana, at age 67; buried at the Metea Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Jacob Russell's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 December 1963:

J. Russell COFFING, 67, R.R. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday in his home followin a one-year illness. Born in Miami county March 22, 1896, he was the son of Joshua and Jane LICHTY COFFING. His marriage was Dec. 20, 1919 at Peru to Goldie WILES, who survives. Mr. Coffing was a member of the Macy Christian church and the Logansport WOW. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Coffing lived on Route 1, Twelve Mile for the past 42 years. Surviving with the wife are four sons, J. Richard [COFFING], R.R. 1, Roann; Donald L. [COFFING], R.R. 2, Peru; K. W. [COFFING], Logansport, and Dewey [COFFING], Burnettsville; five daughters, Mrs. June GARROW and Mrs. Rachael STEWART, both Mishawaka; Mrs. Nina WARNER, R.R. 1, Macy; Mrs. Betty LEWIS, Rochester, and Miss Joan COFFING, Indianapolis; twenty-two grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Ida LICHTY, Cleveland, O., Mrs. Meda SHAFFER, Marion, and Mrs. Grace SHADEL, Macy. Three brothers and five sisters preceded in death. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Metea Baptist church with the Rev. Raymond SKELTON officiating. Burial will be in the Metea cemetery. Friends may call at the McCain funeral home at U.S. 31 and Ind. 16 after 7 p.m. today.¹

Family

Goldie P. Wiles b. 11 Sep 1902, d. 11 Mar 1990

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 December 1963.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C-23, page 573.

Samuel Shadel¹

M, b. 1861

Father

Henry Shadel¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Mother

Arvilla Bates¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

9 Mar 2003

Birth*

Samuel Shadel was born in 1861 at Williams, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Henry Shadel; page 136, occupation farmer, living with parents, 3 children at home.¹

Census*

Samuel Shadel appeared on the census of 1880 at Mill Creek, Williams, Ohio, page 488C, occupation farmer, living with George and Catherine Wyrick.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Stephen Shadel¹

M, b. 1868, d. 17 May 1953

Father

Henry Shadel¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Mother

Arvilla Bates¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

9 Mar 2003

Birth*

Stephen Shadel was born in 1868 at Williams, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Henry Shadel; page 136, occupation farmer, living with parents, 3 children at home.¹

Census*

Stephen Shadel appeared on the census of 1880 at Mill Creek Twp., Williams, Ohio, page 592D, living with his mother and stepfather, George Boorman.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of George Boorman; page 492D, occupation laborer, 1 stepson living with them.²

Marriage*

Stephen Shadel married Bertha A. (?) circa 1891 at Ohio.³

Census

Stephen Shadel appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Alvordton, Williams, Ohio, ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home valued at $300, no children, Perley lived next door.³

Death*

He died on 17 May 1953 at Alvordton, Williams, Ohio.⁴

Obit

Stephen's obituary was published in the Bryan Times on 18 May 1953:

Stephen Shadel Dies on Sunday
Alverdton, May--Stephen A. Shadel, 84, a lifelong resident of Williams County and one of the oldest persons in this village, died Sunday night at the home of his son, Perl Shadel. He was a retired carpenter and served two terms as marshal of Alvordton.
Surviving are two sons, Earl and Perl Shadel, of Alvordton, also two granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church here, with the Rev. Roberts of Fayette, officiating. Burial will be in Floral Grove Cemetery at West Unity. The body is at the Thompson Funeral Home at Pioneer, and on Tuesday will be taken to the home of the son, Perl, remaining there until time for the services at the church.⁴

Family

Bertha A. (?) b. 1869

Children

Earl Shadel+^5,6 b. 2 Apr 1895, d. Aug 1969
Perley J. Shadel+^5,3,6 b. 9 Jan 1899, d. 15 Jun 1967

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S633] Bryan (Ohio) Times, Various, 18 May 1953.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S633] Bryan (Ohio) Times, Various, Stephen Shadel, 18 May 1953.

Samuel Shadel¹

M, b. 1808, d. between 1871 and 1880

Last Edited

9 Mar 2003

Birth*

Samuel Shadel was born in 1808 at Berks, Pennsylvania.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Sarah Hippert in 1832 at Berks, Pennsylvania.^1,3

Census

Samuel Shadel appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 at Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, page 32, occupation grinding mill, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 at Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, page 124B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500 2 children and 1 stepson at home.⁵

Name Variation

As of 5 August 1870, Samuel Shadel was also known as Samuel Shadle.¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, page 136, occupation retired, real estate valued at $6,000, son Henry and family living with him.¹

Death*

He died between 1871 and 1880 at Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio; Sarah was widowed in 1880 census.⁶

Family

Sarah Hippert b. 29 May 1807, d. 4 Aug 1888

Children

William Shadel⁴ b. 1832
Alamanda Shadel⁴ b. 1834
Catherine Shadel⁷ b. 1836
Henry Shadel+¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1870.
[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, no film number.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sarah Hippert¹

F, b. 29 May 1807, d. 4 August 1888

Last Edited

9 Mar 2003

Birth*

Sarah Hippert was born on 29 May 1807 at Berks, Pennsylvania.^2,3

Married Name

As of 1832,her married name was Shadel.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Samuel Shadel in 1832 at Berks, Pennsylvania.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Sarah Hippert appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Shadel; page 32, occupation grinding mill, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Sarah Hippert appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Shadel; page 124B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500 2 children and 1 stepson at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah Hippert appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Shadel; page 136, occupation retired, real estate valued at $6,000, son Henry and family living with him.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah Hippert appeared on the census of 1880 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Daniel Rutledge; page 483A, occupation farmer, 2 children and Sarah and Hiram Shadel.⁷

Death*

Sarah Hippert died on 4 August 1888 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 81; buried at the Olive Branch Cemetery, Millcreek Twp., Williams County, Ohio.⁸

Family

Samuel Shadel b. 1808, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Children

William Shadel⁵ b. 1832
Alamanda Shadel⁵ b. 1834
Catherine Shadel⁷ b. 1836
Henry Shadel+¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1870.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, CD 43, pin 211959, Clark M. Leonard, 736 Via Lido Nord, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, no film number.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S35] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Pedigree Resource File, CD 43, pin 211959, submiteed by Clark M. Leonard, 736 Via Lido Nord, Newport Beach, CA 92663.

Catherine Shadel¹

F, b. 1836

Father

Samuel Shadel¹ b. 1808, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Mother

Sarah Hippert¹ b. 29 May 1807, d. 4 Aug 1888

Last Edited

9 Mar 2003

Married Name

Her married name was Rutledge.¹

Marriage*

Catherine Shadel married Daniel Rutledge.¹

Birth*

Catherine Shadel was born in 1836 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Shadel; page 32, occupation grinding mill, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Catherine Shadel appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Shadel; page 124B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500 2 children and 1 stepson at home.³

(Witness) Census

Catherine Shadel appeared on the census of 1880 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Daniel Rutledge; page 483A, occupation farmer, 2 children and Sarah and Hiram Shadel.¹

Family

Daniel Rutledge b. 1833

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Daniel Rutledge¹

M, b. 1833

Last Edited

9 Mar 2003

Marriage*

Daniel Rutledge married Catherine Shadel, daughter of Samuel Shadel and Sarah Hippert.¹

Birth*

Daniel Rutledge was born in 1833 at Pennsylvania.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Shadel; page 124B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500 2 children and 1 stepson at home.²

Census*

Daniel Rutledge appeared on the census of 1880 at Millcreek Twp., Williams, Ohio, page 483A, occupation farmer, 2 children and Sarah and Hiram Shadel.¹

Family

Catherine Shadel b. 1836

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah Elizabeth Gearen¹

F, b. 12 July 1885, d. 10 October 1976

Last Edited

5 Mar 2003

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Gearen was born on 12 July 1885 at Continental, Putnam, Ohio.^2,3,4

Married Name

As of 17 August 1912,her married name was Shambarger.⁵

Marriage

She married George A. Shambarger on 17 August 1912.⁵

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth Gearen died on 10 October 1976 at age 91; buried at Plainview Cemetery.⁶

Obit

Sarah Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 October 1976:

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth SHAMBARGER, 91, Macy, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at the Rochester nursing home. Mrs. Shambarger was born July 12, 1885 in Continental, O., to Phillip and Sarah Eliza WELLS GEREN. She had lived in Macy for 30 years. She married George SHAMBARGER Augst 17, 1912; he died in 1945. She was a retired restaurant employee and a member of the Perrysburg Baptist church. Surviving are six grandsons, Terry SLISHER, Macy; Fred SLISHER, R.R. 1, Twelve Mile; Gene SLISHER, Kenneth SLISHER, and George SLISHER, all of Rochester; six granddaughters, Mrs. Tom (Betty) LANDIS, Macy; Mrs. David (Margery) MAIN, Mexico; Mrs. John (Mary Ann) DONALDSON, Peru; Mrs. James (Phyllis) RITCHIE, Macy; Mrs. Mike (Roxie) HERRELL, Rochester; Mrs. Robert (Twila) BARNES, Rochester; twenty-three great-grandchildren. One son, nine brothers and sisters, and two daughters preceded her in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ditmire-Zimmerman funeral home with the
Rev. James O’DELL officiating. Burial will be at the Plainview cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock tonight.⁴

Family

George A. Shambarger b. 6 Jul 1885, d. 25 Jan 1945

Child

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

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elsie E. Slisher, 19 December 1973.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Plainview Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 October 1976.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, George Shambarger, 25 January 1945.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.

Leon D. Stewart¹

M, b. 1900

Father

Charles E. Stewart² b. 26 Sep 1877, d. Jun 1965

Mother

Orpha A. Otto² b. Jan 1874

Last Edited

9 Oct 2002

Birth*

Leon D. Stewart was born in 1900 at Boone, Nebraska.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 South Fruitland Precinct, Payette, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 156, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Leon D. Stewart appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 North Nampa Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 14-41, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, 3 sons at home working on the farm.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nellie Stewart¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Charles E. Stewart¹ b. 26 Sep 1877, d. Jun 1965

Mother

Orpha A. Otto¹ b. Jan 1874

Last Edited

9 Oct 2002

Birth*

Nellie Stewart was born in 1902 at Boone, Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 South Fruitland Precinct, Payette, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 156, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Stewart¹

M, b. 15 August 1903, d. 25 March 1992

Father

Charles E. Stewart¹ b. 26 Sep 1877, d. Jun 1965

Mother

Orpha A. Otto¹ b. Jan 1874

Last Edited

10 Dec 2002

Birth*

George Stewart was born on 15 August 1903 at Boone, Nebraska.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 South Fruitland Precinct, Payette, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 156, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

Death*

George Stewart died on 25 March 1992 at age 88; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ernest E. Stewart¹

M, b. 1909

Father

Charles E. Stewart¹ b. 26 Sep 1877, d. Jun 1965

Mother

Orpha A. Otto¹ b. Jan 1874

Last Edited

9 Oct 2002

Birth*

Ernest E. Stewart was born in 1909 at Boone, Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 South Fruitland Precinct, Payette, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 156, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Ernest E. Stewart appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 North Nampa Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 14-41, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, 3 sons at home working on the farm.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Glenn O. Stewart¹

M, b. 1917

Father

Charles E. Stewart¹ b. 26 Sep 1877, d. Jun 1965

Mother

Orpha A. Otto¹ b. Jan 1874

Last Edited

9 Oct 2002

Birth*

Glenn O. Stewart was born in 1917 at Payette, Idaho.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 South Fruitland Precinct, Payette, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 156, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Glenn O. Stewart appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 North Nampa Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Charles E. Stewart; ED 14-41, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, 3 sons at home working on the farm.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Donald Raymond Burch¹

M, b. 13 March 1929, d. 26 December 1992

Father

Donald C. Burch¹ b. 28 Mar 1883, d. 14 Mar 1962

Mother

Nona Tracy¹ b. 29 Aug 1886, d. 16 Feb 1981

Last Edited

28 Oct 2004

Birth*

Donald Raymond Burch was born on 13 March 1929 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Pleasant Twp., Wabash, Indiana, in the household of Donald C. Burch; ED 17, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 8 children at home.²

Marriage*

Donald Raymond Burch married Mary Lou Hettler on 5 June 1948 at Indiana.⁴

Death*

Donald Raymond Burch died on 26 December 1992 at Napa, Napa, California, at age 63; buried at the Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester.³

Obit

Donald Raymond's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 29 December 1992:

D. Raymond Burch March 13, 1929 - Dec. 26, 1992 D. Raymond BURCH, 63, Napa, Calif., died at 10 a.m. Saturday at his home. He was born in Akron to Donald C. and Nona TRACY BURCH. In 1948 in North Manchester he married Mary Lou HATLER, who died Oct. 28, 1969. In February 1971 he married Inez CARNES, who survives. He was a meat cutter in Indiana for about 10 years. He worked for Peter Eckrich and Sons in Fort Wayne. He moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1979 and worked at Curwood Inc., and in 1985 he moved to Napa. He was an Army veteran and a member of the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge of North Manchester, the El Zaribah Shrine Temple and Scottish Rite of Phoenix, Ariz. Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Melissa MENARD, Soquel, Calif., and Denise BURCH, both of Napa; a son, Jeffrey [BURCH], Phoenix, Ariz; two sisters, Geneva GRONINGER, Plainfield, and Nina DeFORD, Wabash, and six brothers, Max BURCH, Wabash; Byron BURCH, Indianapolis; Estil BURCH, Silver Lake; Gene BURCH, Rochester, and Harvey BURCH and Bud BURCH, both of North Manchester. Preceding in death was a brother, Sam [BURCH]. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Bender Chapel in North Manchester. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday; there will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.³

Family

Mary Lou Hettler b. 28 Feb 1930, d. 28 Oct 1969

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Donald Burch, 21 March 1962.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 December 1992.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 October 1969.

Mary Lou Hettler¹

F, b. 28 February 1930, d. 28 October 1969

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

Mary Lou Hettler was born on 28 February 1930 at Wabash, Indiana; daugher of Carl and Clara Brooks Hettler.¹

Married Name

As of 5 June 1948,her married name was Burch.¹

Marriage*

She married Donald Raymond Burch, son of Donald C. Burch and Nona Tracy, on 5 June 1948 at Indiana.¹

Death*

Mary Lou Hettler died on 28 October 1969 at Wabash, Wabash, Indiana, at age 39; buried at the Oakland Cemetery in North Manchester.¹

Family

Donald Raymond Burch b. 13 Mar 1929, d. 26 Dec 1992

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 October 1969.

John A. Snyder¹

M, b. 26 March 1904, d. 9 July 1963

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

John A. Snyder was born on 26 March 1904 at Leiter's Ford, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Pauline Thelma Clay, daughter of Edward William Clay and Vernie Deniston, on 1 July 1922 at St. Joseph, Berrien, Michigan.¹

Obit

John A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 9 July 1963:
John A. SNYDER, 59, died this morning at 7:25 o’clock in his home at 1221 Canterbury drive, South Bend. Mr. Snyder, former resident of Rochester, had been ill since May 18. Born March 26, 1904, at Leiters Ford he was the son of Joseph and Leida REID SNYDER. An employee of the Bendix Corporation at South Bend the last 15 years, he had resided in that city for eight years. Prior to that, he had spent the majority of his life in Rochester. His marriage was July 1, 1922, at St. Joseph, Mich., to Pauline CLAY, who survives. He was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. lodge. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Burwyn (Almyrta) BLUE and Mrs. Robert (Georgia Ann) DELP, both of Rochester; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Dell (Elva) WAGONER, R.R. 5, Rochester; Mrs. Lulu BRYANT, R.R. 5, Rochester, and Mrs. George (Belle) HAMMOND, Rochester; two brothers, Arthur [SNYDER], Marion, O., and Frederick [SNYDER], Huntington, and several nieces and nephews. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Last rites will be Thursday at 2 p.m; in the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. Graham MARSH officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, where the local I.O.O.F. lodge will conduct graveside rites. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday. The family requests that contributions other than flowers be made to the cancer fund.¹

Death*

He died on 9 July 1963 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 59; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.¹

Family

Pauline Thelma Clay b. 22 Dec 1904, d. Jan 1986

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 9 July 1963.

Eleanor P. Hershberger^1,2

F, b. 29 December 1925, d. 27 August 1994

Last Edited

3 Sep 2004

Birth*

Eleanor P. Hershberger was born on 29 December 1925 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana.^1,3

Married Name

As of 21 December 1949,her married name was Hoover.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert Thomas Hoover, son of Chester L. Hoover and Lu Mimia Burkett, on 21 December 1949 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

Eleanor P. Hershberger died on 27 August 1994 at Mentone, Kosciusko, Indiana, at age 68; at the Fort Wayne Hospital; buried at the Mentone Cemetery.^1,2,3

Obit

Eleanor P.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 29 August 1994:

Eleanor P. Hoover Dec. 29, 1925 - Aug. 27, 1994 Eleanor P. HOOVER, 68, 206 Main St., Mentone, died at 7:01 p.m. Saturday at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Bourbon to Charles and Alma STEINMAN HERSHBERGER. On Dec.
20, 1949, in Bourbon, she married Robert HOOVER, who died March 24, 1972. She was a bookkeeper for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and several other places. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and the Lay Witess Missions. Surviving are two sons, Tom HOOVER and Greg HOOVER, both of St. Louis, Mo; two sisters, Mrs. Frances WILLIAMS, Rochester, and Kathryn TEEL, Mentone; a brother, Mack HERSHBERGER, Bourbon; and three grandchildren, Kelly, Alexandrea and Dane HOOVER. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mentone United methodist Church with Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home in Mentone. Memorials may be made to the Mentone United Methodist Church.⁴

Family

Robert Thomas Hoover b. 15 Jul 1921, d. 24 Mar 1972

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Robert T. Hoover, 25 March 1972.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 August 1994.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, August 29, 1994.

Harry Tracy¹

M, b. March 1889

Father

U.S. Grant Tracy¹ b. May 1865

Mother

Alice Bemenderfer¹ b. May 1867

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

Harry Tracy was born in March 1889 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of U.S. Grant Tracy; ED 35, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Gilbert Tracy¹

M, b. July 1891

Father

U.S. Grant Tracy¹ b. May 1865

Mother

Alice Bemenderfer¹ b. May 1867

Last Edited

10 Sep 2004

Birth*

Gilbert Tracy was born in July 1891 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of U.S. Grant Tracy; ED 35, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Marriage*

Gilbert Tracy married Vida A. Johnson, daughter of Charles E. Johnson and Laura Nicodemus, on 8 April 1911 at Fulton, Indiana.²

Census*

Gilbert Tracy appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Grafton Twp., McHenry, Illinois, ED 130, sheet 1A, occupation teamster-coal field, renting, 3 children at home.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Huntley, Grafton Twp., McHenry, Illinois, ED 25, sheet 6B, occupation truck driver-feed store, renting-$8 month, radio, 7 children at home.⁴

Family

Vida A. Johnson b. 21 Nov 1889

Children

Paul Tracy³ b. 13 Jun 1907, d. Nov 1971
Hildred Tracy³ b. 1912
Marcella Tracy³ b. 1919
Doris J. Tracy⁴ b. 1921
Elizabeth Tracy⁴ b. 1925
Charles Tracy⁴ b. 27 Dec 1927, d. 17 Aug 1994
Donald Tracy⁴ b. 17 Oct 1928, d. Mar 1980
Clarence Tracy⁴ b. 25 Aug 1929, d. 28 Nov 1990

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 327.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.