Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Frank E. (Harry) Winger^1,2

M, b. 1 April 1911

Father

Charles Winger¹ b. May 1867

Mother

Regina (Irene) Lehman¹ b. May 1870

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Frank E. (Harry) Winger was born on 1 April 1911 at West Point Twp., White, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 West Point Twp., White, Indiana, in the household of Charles Winger; ED 235, sheet 4A, occupaion farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home; Irene immigrated 1889.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S550] Indiana Works Progress Administration, White County, Indiana Birth Records, Book H-8R, page 74.

Thomas H. Barber¹

M, b. 16 November 1863

Last Edited

23 Nov 2002

Birth*

Thomas H. Barber was born on 16 November 1863 at Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary E. Winger, daughter of Charles F. Winger and Elizabeth (Eliza, Lizzie) Gurtner, on 26 June 1906 at White, Indiana.¹

Census*

Thomas H. Barber appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Beech Grove, Marion, Indiana, ED 11, sheet 10A, occupation contractor-house, 1 daughter.¹

Family

Mary E. Winger b. 21 May 1881

Child

Cleo Barber¹ b. 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Cleo Barber¹

F, b. 1914

Father

Thomas H. Barber¹ b. 16 Nov 1863

Mother

Mary E. Winger¹ b. 21 May 1881

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Cleo Barber was born in 1914 at White, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Beech Grove, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Thomas H. Barber; ED 11, sheet 10A, occupation contractor-house, 1 daughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Martin Anton Reiser^1,2

M, b. 1839, d. 23 July 1893

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

Martin Anton Reiser was born in 1839 at Iberg, County of Swiss, Switzerland; residence prior to emigration.^1,2

Moved

He moved to Brooklyn, Kings, New York, circa 1872.²

Moved*

He moved to Brooklyn, Kings, New York, circa 1874.²

Marriage*

He married Anna Maria Peter circa 1874 at New York, New York, New York.¹

Census*

Martin Anton Reiser appeared on the census of 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings, New York, page 405D, occupation weaver, 2 children at home.¹

Moved

He moved to Weiner, Poinsett, Arkansas, circa 1890.²

Death*

He died on 23 July 1893 at Weiner, Poinsett, Arkansas; in an epidemic that killed Martin and his second wife.^1,2

Family

Anna Maria Peter b. 1836, d. 4 Oct 1891

Children

Theophile (Philip) Reiser¹ b. 1875
Martin Riser¹ b. 30 May 1879
Emma Riser+^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1881, d. 7 Aug 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S551] Joann Wagoner, "Email regarding Emma Riser's family," e-mail to Al Field, 24 November 2002.

Anna Maria Peter^1,2

F, b. 1836, d. 4 October 1891

Last Edited

4 Dec 2002

Birth*

Anna Maria Peter was born in 1836 at Gontenshwil, County of Aargau, Switzerland; residence prior to emigration.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1874,her married name was Reiser.¹

Marriage*

She married Martin Anton Reiser circa 1874 at New York, New York, New York.¹

(Witness) Census

Anna Maria Peter appeared on the census of 1880 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, in the household of Martin Anton Reiser; page 405D, occupation weaver, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Anna Maria Peter died on 4 October 1891 at Weiner, Poinsett, Arkansas.²

Family

Martin Anton Reiser b. 1839, d. 23 Jul 1893

Children

Theophile (Philip) Reiser¹ b. 1875
Martin Riser¹ b. 30 May 1879
Emma Riser+¹ b. 1 Mar 1881, d. 7 Aug 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S551] Joann Wagoner, "Email regarding Emma Riser's family," e-mail to Al Field, 24 November 2002.

Theophile (Philip) Reiser¹

M, b. 1875

Father

Martin Anton Reiser¹ b. 1839, d. 23 Jul 1893

Mother

Anna Maria Peter¹ b. 1836, d. 4 Oct 1891

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Theophile (Philip) Reiser was born in 1875 at Brooklyn, Kings, New York.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, in the household of Martin Anton Reiser; page 405D, occupation weaver, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Martin Riser¹

M, b. 30 May 1879

Father

Martin Anton Reiser¹ b. 1839, d. 23 Jul 1893

Mother

Anna Maria Peter¹ b. 1836, d. 4 Oct 1891

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Martin Riser was born on 30 May 1879 at Brooklyn, Kings, New York.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, in the household of Martin Anton Reiser; page 405D, occupation weaver, 2 children at home.¹

Census*

Martin Riser appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Pleasant Ridge Twp., Livingston, Illinois, ED 111, sheet 5A, occupation servant, living with Ben B. and Lena Farney family.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S551] Joann Wagoner, "Email regarding Emma Riser's family," e-mail to Al Field, 24 November 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Margaret Freshour¹

F, b. circa 1881

Father

John W. Freshour¹ b. 9 Nov 1830, d. 26 Apr 1911

Mother

Amanda J. Boyles¹ b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 12 May 1922

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Margaret Freshour was born circa 1881 at Harrison Twp., Cass, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S514] Dr. Jehu Z. Powell, History of Cass County, Indiana (1913), page 942.

Marjorie J. Dunderman^1,2

F, b. 10 October 1916, d. 3 April 1989

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Marjorie J. Dunderman was born on 10 October 1916 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 6 May 1938,her married name was Laird.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Spencer G. Laird, son of Glenn L. Laird and Mary A. Spencer, on 6 May 1938 at Cass, Indiana.^1,3

Death*

Marjorie J. Dunderman died on 3 April 1989 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, at age 72; SSDI.^1,2

Family

Spencer G. Laird b. 6 Jun 1918, d. 21 Nov 1996

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, 1920-1942.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book G2, page 4.

Betty L. Laird¹

F, b. 23 February 1920, d. April 1972

Father

Glenn L. Laird¹ b. Oct 1894

Mother

Mary A. Spencer¹ b. 2 Aug 1899, d. Feb 1967

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Betty L. Laird was born on 23 February 1920 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Broadway Street, Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of Glenn L. Laird; ED 9-20, sheet 6B, occupation salesman-real estate insurance, owned home valued at $4,500, radio, 3 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 7 May 1941,her married name was Miller.^4,2

Marriage*

Betty L. Laird married Thomas O. Miller on 7 May 1941 at Cass, Indiana.^4,2

Death*

Betty L. Laird died in April 1972 at Indiana at age 52.⁴

Family

Thomas O. Miller b. 13 May 1917, d. 11 May 1994

Citations

[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 46, page 3.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 66, page 3.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Thomas O. Miller¹

M, b. 13 May 1917, d. 11 May 1994

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Thomas O. Miller was born on 13 May 1917 at Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Betty L. Laird, daughter of Glenn L. Laird and Mary A. Spencer, on 7 May 1941 at Cass, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

Thomas O. Miller died on 11 May 1994 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 76.¹

Family

Betty L. Laird b. 23 Feb 1920, d. Apr 1972

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 66, page 3.

Bessie A. Laird¹

F, b. May 1891

Father

David C. Laird¹ b. Mar 1868, d. 9 Oct 1926

Mother

Mary M. Saylor¹ b. 1871, d. 6 May 1926

Last Edited

21 Aug 2008

Birth*

Bessie A. Laird was born in May 1891 at Cass, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Wayne Twp, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of David C. Laird; ED 79, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.¹

Residence*

Bessie A. Laird lived on 11 October 1926 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana; married name Maroney.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, David Laird, 11 October 1926.

Owen L. Laird^1,2

M, b. December 1896

Father

David C. Laird^1,2 b. Mar 1868, d. 9 Oct 1926

Mother

Mary M. Saylor^1,2 b. 1871, d. 6 May 1926

Last Edited

21 Aug 2008

Birth*

Owen L. Laird was born in December 1896 at Cass, Indiana.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Ruth A. Bevelheimer on 28 February 1917 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,4

Census*

Owen L. Laird appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Wayne Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 79, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, ED 11, sheet 1A, occupation solicitor-bank, renting-$20 month, no radio, 3 children at home.⁵

Family

Ruth A. Bevelheimer b. 1897

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, David Laird, 11 October 1926.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 159.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ruth A. Bevelheimer^1,2

F, b. 1897

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Ruth A. Bevelheimer was born in 1897 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 28 February 1917,her married name was Laird.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Owen L. Laird, son of David C. Laird and Mary M. Saylor, on 28 February 1917 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Ruth A. Bevelheimer appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Wayne Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Owen L. Laird; ED 79, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Ruth A. Bevelheimer appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of Owen L. Laird; ED 11, sheet 1A, occupation solicitor-bank, renting-$20 month, no radio, 3 children at home.³

Family

Owen L. Laird b. Dec 1896

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 159.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Walter C. Laird¹

M, b. 1918

Father

Owen L. Laird¹ b. Dec 1896

Mother

Ruth A. Bevelheimer¹ b. 1897

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Walter C. Laird was born in 1918 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Wayne Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Owen L. Laird; ED 79, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Walter C. Laird appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of Owen L. Laird; ED 11, sheet 1A, occupation solicitor-bank, renting-$20 month, no radio, 3 children at home.²

Citations

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

Thornton Bennett¹

M, b. 26 August 1808, d. 27 June 1860

Last Edited

6 Jan 2003

Birth*

Thornton Bennett was born on 26 August 1808 at Kentucky.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Sarah Ward circa 1833; no Indiana record found.³

Census*

Thornton Bennett appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 427b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 6 children at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 27 June 1860 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, at age 51; buried at Spring Creek Christian Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Sarah Ward b. 10 Oct 1816, d. 19 Aug 1883

Children

William Bennett⁴ b. 1834
Phoebe A. Bennett⁴ b. 1836
Samuel Bennett⁴ b. 1838
Nelson Bennett⁴ b. 1840
John Bennett⁴ b. 1842
Julia Elizabeth Bennett+¹ b. 23 Mar 1846, d. 13 Jan 1913
Lauretta Bennett⁵ b. 1852
Mary Bennett¹ b. 1855
Artesia Bennett⁵ b. 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S565] Cass County Genealogical Society, Cass County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Spring Creek Christian Cemetery, read 31 December 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.

Sarah Ward¹

F, b. 10 October 1816, d. 19 August 1883

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Sarah Ward was born on 10 October 1816 at Ohio; Ohio in 1850 census; Kentucky in 1860.^2,3

Married Name

As of circa 1833,her married name was Bennett.¹

Marriage*

She married Thornton Bennett circa 1833; no Indiana record found.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah Ward appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Thornton Bennett; page 427b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 6 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Death

Sarah Ward witnessed the death of Thornton Bennett on 27 June 1860 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana; buried at Spring Creek Christian Cemetery.^2,5

Census*

Sarah Ward appeared on the census of 6 August 1860 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 902, occupation farmer, widowed, real estate valued at $2,500, 6 children at home, plus Mary and George Washington, ages 32 and 21, respectively.¹

Census

She appeared on the census of 7 September 1870 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 28b, widowed, owned farm valued at $4,600, Samuel was farming it, 3 other children at home and John lived next door.⁶

Death*

She died on 19 August 1883 at Cass, Indiana, at age 66; buried at Spring Creek Christian Cemetery.⁵

Family

Thornton Bennett b. 26 Aug 1808, d. 27 Jun 1860

Children

William Bennett⁴ b. 1834
Phoebe A. Bennett⁴ b. 1836
Samuel Bennett⁴ b. 1838
Nelson Bennett⁴ b. 1840
John Bennett⁴ b. 1842
Julia Elizabeth Bennett+¹ b. 23 Mar 1846, d. 13 Jan 1913
Lauretta Bennett⁷ b. 1852
Mary Bennett² b. 1855
Artesia Bennett⁷ b. 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S565] Cass County Genealogical Society, Cass County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Spring Creek Cemetery, read 31 Dec 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S565] Cass County Genealogical Society, Cass County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Spring Creek Christian Cemetery, read 31 December 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.

Frank W. Wagner¹

M, b. between 1875 and 1885

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Frank W. Wagner was born between 1875 and 1885.

Marriage*

He married Della Freshour, daughter of Robert F. Freshour and Mary E. Brown, on 15 December 1934 at Cass, Indiana.¹

Family

Della Freshour b. 18 Aug 1880, d. 1968

Citations

[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 57, page 243.

Carl E. Backus^1,2

M, b. 8 September 1901, d. February 1958

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Carl E. Backus was born on 8 September 1901 at Indiana.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Florence Spencer, daughter of John Spencer and Della Freshour, on 23 June 1928 at Cass, Indiana.^1,2

Death*

Carl E. Backus died in February 1958 at age 56; SSDI only.^1,2

Family

Florence Spencer b. 24 Jan 1906, d. Mar 1986

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 51, page 149.

Ellen Rosanna Slisher

F, b. 5 July 1930, d. 13 January 2017

Father

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee) Slisher b. 26 Dec 1906, d. 18 Nov 1980

Mother

Thelma Jane Wagoner b. 27 Jul 1907, d. 5 Aug 1995

Last Edited

28 Mar 2021

Birth*

Ellen Rosanna Slisher was born on 5 July 1930 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 20 September 1996,her married name was Schlaak.²

Residence*

She lived on 10 June 1997 at Leesburg, Lake, Florida; married Russell Schlaak.³

Residence

She lived in 2016 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana.⁴

Death*

She died on 13 January 2017 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 86.⁵

Obit

Ellen Rosanna's obituary was published in the The Times on 14 January 2017:

July 5, 1930 January 13, 2017 . Ellen was welcomed by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 13, 2017. She was reunited with many loved ones and oh what a Glorious Reunion. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith, II Timothy 4:7. Ellen had her battle with cancer since October 27, 2010.

Ellen was born on July 5, 1930 to Devoe and Thelma (Wagoner) Slisher in Macy, IN. The family moved to Michigan City in 1934 and raised their children in the part of town that was called Canada. Ellen was blessed with two marriages and two beloved husbands. She is survived by her beloved husband and friend, Russell A. Schlaak. Also surviving are daughter Patricia and son-in-law James McCann, Valparaiso, IN; son John Robert and daughter-in-law Kay (Schubert) Miller, Valparaiso, IN; stepson Alan Lee Schlaak, LaPorte, IN; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home located at 613 Washington St., Michigan City, IN. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Kim Cole of Michigan City Christian Church officiating. A Private Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. To sign guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www. Carlislefh.com (219) 874-4214.⁵

Citations

[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Ronald Slisher, 10 June 1997.
[S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Mary R. Cowell¹

F, b. 1871

Father

Uriah Cowell¹ b. 1851

Mother

Mary M. Caw¹ b. 1851

Last Edited

24 Nov 2002

Birth*

Mary R. Cowell was born in 1871 at Cass, Indiana; living with Grandma Sarah (Freshour) Caw in the 1880 census.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Yackley¹

F, b. 1895, d. 14 June 1958

Father

Gottlieb Yackley¹ b. 1868, d. 16 Jul 1961

Mother

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Winger¹ b. 1869

Last Edited

1 Dec 2002

Birth*

Mary Yackley was born in 1895 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Princeton Twp., White, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 220, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children, 5 living, 5 at home.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Yackley appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Union Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 216, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Yackley appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 71-90, Sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children and Frank Winger, roomer.³

Death

Mary Yackley died circa 13 June 1958 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana; did not marry.⁴

Obit*

Mary's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 14 June 1958:
"Miss" in Mishawaka.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 14 June 1958.

Elizabeth Yackley¹

F, b. 16 February 1897, d. November 1980

Father

Gottlieb Yackley¹ b. 1868, d. 16 Jul 1961

Mother

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Winger¹ b. 1869

Last Edited

1 Dec 2002

Birth*

Elizabeth Yackley was born on 16 February 1897 at Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Princeton Twp., White, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 220, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children, 5 living, 5 at home.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Yackley appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Union Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 216, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Yackley appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 71-90, Sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children and Frank Winger, roomer.⁴

Death*

Elizabeth Yackley died in November 1980 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 83; did not marry.²

Obit

Elizabeth's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 18 November 1980:
(an unknown value.)⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 18 and 19 July 1980.

Reuben Yackley¹

M, b. 1904, d. 29 December 1939

Father

Gottlieb Yackley¹ b. 1868, d. 16 Jul 1961

Mother

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Winger¹ b. 1869

Last Edited

1 Dec 2002

Birth*

Reuben Yackley was born in 1904 at Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Princeton Twp., White, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 220, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children, 5 living, 5 at home.²

(Witness) Census

Reuben Yackley appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Union Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 216, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Reuben Yackley appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 71-90, Sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children and Frank Winger, roomer.³

Death

Reuben Yackley died circa 28 December 1939 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana.⁴

Obit*

Reuben's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 29 December 1939:
(an unknown value.)⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 28 December 1939.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, Section 3, page 5.

Raymond Yackley^1,2

M, b. 21 July 1910, d. 4 July 1994

Father

Gottlieb Yackley^1,2 b. 1868, d. 16 Jul 1961

Mother

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Winger^1,2 b. 1869

Last Edited

10 Dec 2004

Birth*

Raymond Yackley was born on 21 July 1910 at Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Union Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 216, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Raymond Yackley married Theda Weastler between 1930 and 1940.

(Witness) Census

Raymond Yackley appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Gottlieb Yackley; ED 71-90, Sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children and Frank Winger, roomer.³

Death*

Raymond Yackley died on 4 July 1994 at Osceola, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 83; buried at Warsaw Cemetery in Warsaw.^1,2

Family

Theda Weastler b. 30 Sep 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Benjamin B. Farney¹

M, b. October 1854

Last Edited

4 Dec 2002

Birth*

Benjamin B. Farney was born in October 1854 at New York; parents born in France.²

Marriage*

He married Lena Abersol, daughter of Andrew Abersol and Anna (?), on 15 October 1883 at Livingston, Illinois.^2,3

Census*

Benjamin B. Farney appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Pleasant Ridge Twp., Livingston, Illinois, ED 111, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 2 children, 2 living; Martin Riser lived with them as a servant.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Wolcott, White, Indiana, ED 219, sheet 13A, occupation own income, owned home, 2 children and 2 boarders at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 Princeton Twp., White, Indiana, in the household of Albert K. Winger; ED 220, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, no children, Frances' father was widowed and lived with them.⁵

Family

Lena Abersol b. Apr 1860, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Children

William B. Farney+² b. 1888
Frances Bertha Farney² b. 9 Jan 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900, Vol G, license 1734.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lena Abersol¹

F, b. April 1860, d. between 1911 and 1920

Father

Andrew Abersol¹ b. Mar 1828

Mother

Anna (?)¹ b. Nov 1832

Last Edited

4 Dec 2002

Birth*

Lena Abersol was born in April 1860 at Illinois; parents born in France.¹

Married Name

As of 15 October 1883,her married name was Farney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Benjamin B. Farney on 15 October 1883 at Livingston, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Lena Abersol appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Pleasant Ridge Twp., Livingston, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin B. Farney; ED 111, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 2 children, 2 living; Martin Riser lived with them as a servant.¹

(Witness) Census

Lena Abersol appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin B. Farney; ED 219, sheet 13A, occupation own income, owned home, 2 children and 2 boarders at home.³

Death*

Lena Abersol died between 1911 and 1920 at Wolcott, White, Indiana; Benjamin was widowed in 1920 census.⁴

Family

Benjamin B. Farney b. Oct 1854

Children

William B. Farney+¹ b. 1888
Frances Bertha Farney b. 9 Jan 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900, Vol G, license 1734.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.