Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

William B. Farney¹

M, b. 1888

Father

Benjamin B. Farney² b. Oct 1854

Mother

Lena Abersol² b. Apr 1860, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

William B. Farney was born in 1888 at New York.²

(Witness) Census

He 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.²

(Witness) Census

William B. Farney 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

Marriage*

William B. Farney married Bessie F. Lockenour on 10 October 1911 at Washington, Indiana.^4,5

Census

William B. Farney appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Wolcott, White, Indiana, ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Francesvile Town, Salem Twp., Pulaski, Indiana, ED 10, sheet 3A, occupation electrician-Inter State Light Co, renting, $18 month, radio, 6 children at home.⁶

Family

Bessie F. Lockenour b. 1887

Children

Marvin W. Farney⁴ b. 1912
Benjamin Marion Farney⁴ b. 27 Jul 1914, d. 11 Mar 1990
Robert W. Farney⁴ b. 31 Mar 1916, d. 29 Dec 1997
Mildred M. Farney⁴ b. 1918
Paul E. Farney⁴ b. 16 Nov 1919, d. 12 Nov 1997
Helen M. Farney⁶ b. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Washington, Book O, page 50.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bessie F. Lockenour^1,2

F, b. 1887

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Bessie F. Lockenour was born in 1887 at Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 10 October 1911,her married name was Farney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William B. Farney, son of Benjamin B. Farney and Lena Abersol, on 10 October 1911 at Washington, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Bessie F. Lockenour appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

Family

William B. Farney b. 1888

Children

Marvin W. Farney¹ b. 1912
Benjamin Marion Farney¹ b. 27 Jul 1914, d. 11 Mar 1990
Robert W. Farney¹ b. 31 Mar 1916, d. 29 Dec 1997
Mildred M. Farney¹ b. 1918
Paul E. Farney¹ b. 16 Nov 1919, d. 12 Nov 1997
Helen M. Farney³ b. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Washington, Book O, page 50.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ira Chester Brown¹

M, b. 17 October 1933, d. 10 August 1960

Last Edited

27 Nov 2002

Birth*

Ira Chester Brown was born on 17 October 1933 at Howard, Indiana.¹

Obit

Ira Chester's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 10 August 1960:
Ira Chester BROWN, 26, a former Rochester resident who lived in Lakeland, Fla., the past year, was killed in an accident near Lakeland about 8 a.m. today. Brown, who was driving a semi-truck rig belonging to the Mason Contract Haulers of Lakeland, where he was employed, reportedly ran into the rear of another truck. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 17, 1933, near Kokomo, and lived in Rochester about 18 years. he was the son of Robert and Grace GARNER BROWN. His father preceded him in death about 14 years ago. He formerly was married to Mary Jo CHALK of Rochester. He served with the U.S. Army two year, 18 months in Okinawa. He was a member of the Church of God and the Eagles lodge of Rochester. Surviving are the mother, 118 West 12th street; two sisters, Mrs. George (Dorothy) BIXLER, Athens; Miss Grace Marie BROWN, at home; five brothers, George [BROWN], Rochester; Joseph [BROWN], Kokomo; Kenneth [BROWN], at home; John [BROWN], Lakeland; Pvt. Roy Max [BROWN], Ft. Knox, Ky; several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. The father and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Foster & Good funeral home.¹

Death*

He died on 10 August 1960 at Lakeland, Polk, Florida, at age 26.¹

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 10 August 1960.

Harrison (Harry) Chalk^1,2

M, b. 15 October 1871, d. 22 December 1953

Father

John L. Chalk² b. 31 May 1844, d. 24 Jul 1918

Mother

Martha Jane Waddle b. 1846

Last Edited

24 May 2016

Birth*

Harrison (Harry) Chalk was born on 15 October 1871 at Macy, Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana; son of John and Mary J. (Waddle) Chalk.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John L. Chalk and Martha Jane Waddle; page 407C, occupation farmer, 6 children.²

Marriage*

Harrison (Harry) Chalk married Emma L. Cooper on 27 January 1896 at Fulton, Indiana.^4,5

Census*

Harrison (Harry) Chalk and Emma L. Cooper appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 37, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 1 son.⁶

Census

Harrison (Harry) Chalk and Emma L. Cooper appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 53, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 1 son.⁷

Census

Harrison (Harry) Chalk and Emma L. Cooper appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 25-6, sheet 9B, occupation laborer-mason, real estate valued at $1,300, no children athome.⁸

Census

Harrison (Harry) Chalk and Emma L. Cooper appeared on the census of 8 May 1940 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 25-6, sheet 14A, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, no children at home.⁹

Death*

Harrison (Harry) Chalk died on 22 December 1953 at Fulton, Fulton, Indiana, at age 82; buried at the Fulton Cemetery.¹

Obit

Harrison (Harry)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 22 December 1953:

Harry CHALK, 82, retired brick mason, died at his home a quarter of a mile west of Fulton at 12:45 o’clock this morning. He had been ill six weeks. The son of John and Mary J. (WADDLE) CHALK, he was born Oct. 15, 1871, in Miami county and spent his entire life in the Fulton community. He was married to Emma L. COOPER on January 15, 1895. Survivors include his wife; one son, Albert [CHALK], near Macy; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, William [CHALK], of Scott county; and one sister, Mrs. Blanche RANNELS, Swayzee. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ditmire funeral home in Fulton with Rev. Paul MAST officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.¹

Family

Emma L. Cooper b. 18 Sep 1872, d. 10 Feb 1955

Child

Albert Charles Chalk+¹ b. 20 May 1896, d. 15 Jun 1967

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 December 1953.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 February 1955.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 282.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Emma L. Cooper¹

F, b. 18 September 1872, d. 10 February 1955

Last Edited

24 May 2016

Birth*

Emma L. Cooper was born on 18 September 1872 at Fulton, Indiana; daughter of Michael and Louisa (Dunkel) Cooper.¹

Married Name

As of 27 January 1896,her married name was Chalk.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Harrison (Harry) Chalk, son of John L. Chalk and Martha Jane Waddle, on 27 January 1896 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Emma L. Cooper and Harrison (Harry) Chalk appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 37, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 1 son.³

Census

Emma L. Cooper and Harrison (Harry) Chalk appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 53, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 1 son.⁴

Census

Emma L. Cooper and Harrison (Harry) Chalk appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 25-6, sheet 9B, occupation laborer-mason, real estate valued at $1,300, no children athome.⁵

Census

Emma L. Cooper and Harrison (Harry) Chalk appeared on the census of 8 May 1940 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 25-6, sheet 14A, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, no children at home.⁶

Death*

Emma L. Cooper died on 10 February 1955 at Fulton, Fulton, Indiana, at age 82; buried at the Fulton Cemetery.¹

Obit

Emma L.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 February 1955:

Mrs. Emma L. CHALK, 82, died at 9 p.m. Thursday at her home in Fulton. She had been seriously ill for the past month. Mrs. Chalk had been a lifetime resident of Fulton and Liberty township. Born Sept. 18, 1872, in Fulton county, she was the daughter of Michael and Louisa DUNKEL COOPER. On Jan. 21, 1896, she was married to Harry CHALK. He preceded her in death in December, 1953. Survivors are a son, Albert [CHALK], Macy; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah McCROSKY of Fulton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ditmire funeral home. The Rev. Donald ABBEY will officiate and burial will be in the Fulton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.¹

Family

Harrison (Harry) Chalk b. 15 Oct 1871, d. 22 Dec 1953

Child

Albert Charles Chalk+¹ b. 20 May 1896, d. 15 Jun 1967

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 February 1955.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 282.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Robert Earl Rigney¹

M, b. 26 February 1936, d. 19 May 1981

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Robert Earl Rigney was born on 26 February 1936 at Kentucky.²

Death*

He died on 19 May 1981 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 45.²

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 13, page 161.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 May 1981.

Lloyd L. Woods¹

M, b. 11 April 1928, d. 6 May 2009

Last Edited

25 Jun 2016

Birth*

Lloyd L. Woods was born on 11 April 1928 at Harrison, Kosciusko, Indiana; son of Elmer Glen Woods and Alta Maree Cary.^2,3

Death*

He died on 6 May 2009 at Rochester, Kosciusko, Indiana, at age 81; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁴

Obit

Lloyd L.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 7 May 2009:

Lloyd L. WOODS, 81, of 433 E. 18th St., Rochester, died Wednesday at Hickory Creek Health Care, Rochester. Survivors include his wife, Mary Joanna Woods, Rochester; one daughter, Cynthia McGuire, Camdenton, Mo; two sons, Dan Woods, Warsaw, and Lanny Woods, Tenn; a brother, Don Woods, Warsaw; and three sisters, Maxine Goon, Leesburg, Sadie Summy, Warsaw, and Gloria Jean Wade, Warsaw. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.⁵

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 14, page 313.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.

Ivan Norman Osborne¹

M, b. 3 May 1917, d. 13 June 1967

Last Edited

21 Jun 2016

Birth*

Ivan Norman Osborne was born on 3 May 1917 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; son of Charles W. Osborne and Ida Sweeney.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Wanda Mae Chalk, daughter of Albert Charles Chalk and Gladys Sarah Margaret Wagoner, on 29 April 1950 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.^1,4

Death*

Ivan Norman Osborne died on 13 June 1967 at Amboy, Howard, Indiana, at age 50; from a heart attack; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Rochester.⁵

Family

Wanda Mae Chalk b. 16 Nov 1926, d. 26 Dec 2011

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 9, page 349.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Helen M. Johnson^1,2

F, b. 18 March 1926, d. 24 November 1988

Last Edited

23 Apr 2016

Birth*

Helen M. Johnson was born on 18 March 1926.³

Married Name

As of 2 March 1946,her married name was Chalk.¹

Marriage*

She married Marvin Glen Chalk, son of Albert Charles Chalk and Gladys Sarah Margaret Wagoner, on 2 March 1946.^1,4

Death*

Helen M. Johnson died on 24 November 1988 at Syracuse, Kosciusko, Indiana, at age 62; buried at Chapel Hill memorial Gardens in Osceola.^5,3,6

Family

Marvin Glen Chalk b. 16 Jun 1923, d. 21 Nov 2007

Citations

[S74] South Bend Tribune, 26 November 1988, p. A5.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 26 November 1988.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Chapel Hill, St. Joseph, Indiana.

Alice Maxine Cannon^1,2

F, b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 January 1993

Father

John E. Cannon^1,2 b. 15 Mar 1913, d. 23 Sep 1943

Mother

Zadie Rosalind Slisher^1,2 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008

Last Edited

22 Jun 2016

Birth*

Alice Maxine Cannon was born on 20 May 1933 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of circa 1950,her married name was Shelton.⁴

Marriage*

She married Archie Rex Shelton circa 1950.⁴

Death*

Alice Maxine Cannon died on 29 January 1993 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 59; in a Munster hospital; buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City.^1,2,5

Family

Archie Rex Shelton b. 13 Oct 1916, d. 7 Nov 1977

Children

Lilly Mae Shelton⁴ b. 7 Apr 1951, d. 5 Nov 2010
Archie Rex Shelton Jr.⁴ b. 19 Jun 1952, d. 22 May 1995
Bernice Ruth Shelton⁴ b. 30 Aug 1955, d. 9 Oct 2015

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 31 January 1993, page 2, column 5.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Jessie Yackley¹

M, b. 1902

Father

Gottlieb Yackley¹ b. 1868, d. 16 Jul 1961

Mother

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Winger¹ b. 1869

Last Edited

1 Dec 2002

Birth*

Jessie Yackley was born in 1902 at White, 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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Martha Yackley¹

F, b. 1893

Father

Gottlieb Yackley¹ b. 1868, d. 16 Jul 1961

Mother

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Winger¹ b. 1869

Last Edited

1 Dec 2002

Birth*

Martha Yackley was born in 1893 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.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Edward Green^1,2

M, b. April 1851, d. 7 December 1927

Last Edited

2 Dec 2002

Birth*

Edward Green was born in April 1851 at England.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Emma Z. Wagoner, daughter of William H. Wagener and Mary Ann Neal, on 9 April 1879 at Livingston, Illinois.^1,2

Census*

Edward Green appeared on the census of 1880 at Eppards Point, Livingston, Illinois.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Eppards Point Twp., Livingston, Illinois, ED 98, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21, years, no children born.⁴

Death*

He died on 7 December 1927 at Pontaic, Livingston, Illinois, at age 76.⁵

Family

Emma Z. Wagoner b. Dec 1858, d. 26 Oct 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900, Livingston, Vol. G, page 374.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S549] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Death Index.

Nancy J. Layton^1,2

F, b. 28 January 1840, d. 1 March 1841

Father

John S. Layton¹ b. 1817, d. 31 Oct 1883

Mother

Lucinda Wagener¹ b. 8 Oct 1810, d. 1 Dec 1882

Last Edited

3 Dec 2002

(Witness) Census

Nancy J. Layton appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of John S. Layton; page 434, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-30.³

Birth*

Nancy J. Layton was born on 28 January 1840 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio; cemetery marker is very difficult to read.^1,2

Death*

She died on 1 March 1841 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 1; buried at Monroe Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840, 1850.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Monroe Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Walter Hofferman¹

M, b. 13 June 1902, d. December 1969

Last Edited

22 Jan 2007

Birth*

Walter Hofferman was born on 13 June 1902 at Indiana.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Susan M. Ranney, daughter of James Edward (aka Edward J.) Ranney and Mary Alvina Thompson, on 11 March 1922 at Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; prior marriage to Walker.¹

Census*

Walter Hofferman appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Auburn, DeKalb, Indiana, ED 17-24, sheet 4A, occupation moulder-foundry, owned home valued at $2,500, radio, 2 children at home.²

Death*

He died in December 1969 at Auburn, DeKalb, Indiana, at age 67.³

Family

Susan M. Ranney b. 21 Jul 1899, d. Sep 1977

Children

Mary J. Hofferman² b. 1922
Robert L. Hofferman² b. 1923

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Allen County, Vol. IV R-Z.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Andrew Abersol¹

M, b. March 1828

Last Edited

4 Dec 2002

Birth*

Andrew Abersol was born in March 1828 at Germany.¹

Marriage*

He married Anna (?) circa 1849.¹

Census*

Andrew Abersol appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Pleasant Ridge Twp., Livingston, Illinois, ED 111, sheet 4B, occupation landlord, owned farm, married 51 years, 10 children, 8 living; lived next to Lena and Ben Farney.¹

Family

Anna (?) b. Nov 1832

Child

Lena Abersol+¹ b. Apr 1860, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Anna (?)¹

F, b. November 1832

Last Edited

4 Dec 2002

Birth*

Anna (?) was born in November 1832 at Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1849,her married name was Abersol.¹

Marriage*

She married Andrew Abersol circa 1849.¹

(Witness) Census

Anna (?) appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Pleasant Ridge Twp., Livingston, Illinois, in the household of Andrew Abersol; ED 111, sheet 4B, occupation landlord, owned farm, married 51 years, 10 children, 8 living; lived next to Lena and Ben Farney.¹

Family

Andrew Abersol b. Mar 1828

Child

Lena Abersol+¹ b. Apr 1860, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Marvin W. Farney¹

M, b. 1912

Father

William B. Farney¹ b. 1888

Mother

Bessie F. Lockenour¹ b. 1887

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Marvin W. Farney was born in 1912 at Wolcott, White, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Marvin W. Farney appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Francesvile Town, Salem Twp., Pulaski, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 10, sheet 3A, occupation electrician-Inter State Light Co, renting, $18 month, radio, 6 children at home.²

Citations

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

Benjamin Marion Farney¹

M, b. 27 July 1914, d. 11 March 1990

Father

William B. Farney¹ b. 1888

Mother

Bessie F. Lockenour¹ b. 1887

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Benjamin Marion Farney was born on 27 July 1914 at Wolcott, White, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Benjamin Marion Farney appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Francesvile Town, Salem Twp., Pulaski, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 10, sheet 3A, occupation electrician-Inter State Light Co, renting, $18 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Benjamin Marion Farney died on 11 March 1990 at age 75.²

Citations

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

Robert W. Farney¹

M, b. 31 March 1916, d. 29 December 1997

Father

William B. Farney¹ b. 1888

Mother

Bessie F. Lockenour¹ b. 1887

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Robert W. Farney was born on 31 March 1916 at Wolcott, White, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Robert W. Farney appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Francesvile Town, Salem Twp., Pulaski, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 10, sheet 3A, occupation electrician-Inter State Light Co, renting, $18 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Robert W. Farney died on 29 December 1997 at Melbourne, Brevard, Florida, at age 81.²

Citations

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

Mildred M. Farney¹

F, b. 1918

Father

William B. Farney¹ b. 1888

Mother

Bessie F. Lockenour¹ b. 1887

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Mildred M. Farney was born in 1918 at Wolcott, White, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mildred M. Farney appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Francesvile Town, Salem Twp., Pulaski, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 10, sheet 3A, occupation electrician-Inter State Light Co, renting, $18 month, radio, 6 children at home.²

Citations

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

Paul E. Farney^1,2

M, b. 16 November 1919, d. 12 November 1997

Father

William B. Farney¹ b. 1888

Mother

Bessie F. Lockenour¹ b. 1887

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Paul E. Farney was born on 16 November 1919 at Wolcott, White, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Wolcott, White, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 228, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Paul E. Farney appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Francesvile Town, Salem Twp., Pulaski, Indiana, in the household of William B. Farney; ED 10, sheet 3A, occupation electrician-Inter State Light Co, renting, $18 month, radio, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Paul E. Farney died on 12 November 1997 at Elkins, Washington, Arkansas, at age 77.²

Citations

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

John H. Hopkins¹

M, b. 14 September 1883, d. 14 December 1958

Last Edited

17 Jan 2003

Birth*

John H. Hopkins was born on 14 September 1883 at Bates, Missouri.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mabel Ethel Reed, daughter of Herman Thomas Reed and Dorinda Alice (Dora) Wagener, on 14 September 1913 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.^1,3,2

Census*

John H. Hopkins appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, ED 152, sheet 13A, occupation express company depot, 2 children, living with Dora Reed.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, ED 87-74, sheet 31A, waybill clerk-railway express, owned home valued at $5,000, 5 children.⁴

Death

He died on 13 December 1958 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 75; buried at Wichita Park Cemetery.²

Obit*

John H.'s obituary was published in the Wichita Eagle on 14 December 1958:

50-year Resident Dies After Short Illness at Age 75
John Harrison Hopkins, 75, of 5223 W. 13th, a 50-year Wichita resident, died Saturday in Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Hopkins was a retired Railway Express Agency clerk. He was born in Bates County, Mo., Sept. 14, 1883. He was married to Mabel Reed in Wichita on Sept. 14, 1913. He had been an elder in West Douglas Church of Christ since its organization. Survivors include his wife; four children, Harold Hopkins and Mrs. Pauline Wilson, of the home, Mrs. Mary L. Edwards, 4534 S. Handley, and Nadine Hopkins, 1537 S. Water; a brother, Jim, Enid, Okla; six sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cline, Houston, Tex., Mrs. Anna Kelley, Moorpark, Calif., Mrs. Dosha Glazier, Independence, Mo., Mrs. Pearl Dorothy, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Minnie Goodwin, 222 Ida, and Mrs. Leta Dewey, Oklahoma City, Okla; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Tuesday at West Douglas Church of Christ. Louis Tandy, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Wichita Park Cemetery. Culbertson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.²

Family

Mabel Ethel Reed b. 10 Apr 1892, d. 6 Dec 1983

Children

Pauline Ruth Hopkins¹ b. 24 Mar 1915, d. 21 Aug 1987
Nadine Hopkins¹ b. 20 Aug 1917, d. 22 Jul 2000
Harold Lee Hopkins⁴ b. 26 Jul 1925, d. 29 Jul 2010
Mary A. Hopkins⁴ b. 1926
Jack D. Hopkins⁴ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S543] Wichita Eagle, Various, 14 December 1958.
[S553] Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society, Sedgwick County, Kansas Marriages, Q316.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Pauline Ruth Hopkins¹

F, b. 24 March 1915, d. 21 August 1987

Father

John H. Hopkins² b. 14 Sep 1883, d. 14 Dec 1958

Mother

Mabel Ethel Reed² b. 10 Apr 1892, d. 6 Dec 1983

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Pauline Ruth Hopkins was born on 24 March 1915 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of John H. Hopkins; ED 152, sheet 13A, occupation express company depot, 2 children, living with Dora Reed.²

(Witness) Census

Pauline Ruth Hopkins appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of John H. Hopkins; ED 87-74, sheet 31A, waybill clerk-railway express, owned home valued at $5,000, 5 children.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1935,her married name was Wilson.⁵

Death*

Pauline Ruth Hopkins died on 21 August 1987 at Simsboro, Lincoln, Louisiana, at age 72.^3,6

Obit

Pauline Ruth's obituary was published in the Wichita Eagle on 28 August 1987:

PAULINE RUTH (HOPKINS) WILSON, 72, of Arcadia, La., former Wichitan, retired teacher, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1987. Service was held at Church of Christ, Arcadia. Survivors: son, Marc of Wichita; daughter, Mavis of Arcadia; brother, Harold of Golden, Colo; sisters, Mary Alice Edwards, Nadine Hopkins, both of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Rose-Neath Funeral Home.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Wichita Park, Sedgwick, Kansas.
[S543] Wichita Eagle, Various, 28 August 1987.

Nadine Hopkins¹

F, b. 20 August 1917, d. 22 July 2000

Father

John H. Hopkins¹ b. 14 Sep 1883, d. 14 Dec 1958

Mother

Mabel Ethel Reed¹ b. 10 Apr 1892, d. 6 Dec 1983

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Nadine Hopkins was born on 20 August 1917 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of John H. Hopkins; ED 152, sheet 13A, occupation express company depot, 2 children, living with Dora Reed.¹

(Witness) Census

Nadine Hopkins appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of John H. Hopkins; ED 87-74, sheet 31A, waybill clerk-railway express, owned home valued at $5,000, 5 children.³

Death*

Nadine Hopkins died on 22 July 2000 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 82; buried at Wichita Park Cemetery.^2,4

Obit

Nadine's obituary was published in the Wichita Eagle on 24 July 2000:

Hopkins, Nadine, 82, retired secretary and bookkeeper, died Saturday, July 22, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Tuesday, West Douglas Street Church of Christ. Survivors: brother, Harold of Coalcreek Canyon, Colo; sister, Mary Edwards of Wichita. Memorial has been established with West Douglas Street Church of Christ. Hillside Funeral Home West.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Wichita Park, Sedgwick, Kansas.
[S543] Wichita Eagle, Various, 24 July 2000.

William Glen Norman^1,2

M, b. 11 October 1914, d. 11 December 1996

Father

Jesse Norman¹ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 14 Jun 1970

Mother

Judel Alspach¹ b. 27 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1960

Last Edited

3 Sep 2004

Birth*

William Glen Norman was born on 11 October 1914 at Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Norman; ED 14, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 11 children at home.³

Marriage*

William Glen Norman married Ina R. Homan on 9 April 1939 at Indiana.^4,5

Death*

William Glen Norman died on 11 December 1996 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, at age 82; buried at Gaerte Cemtery, Perry Twp. Miami County.^2,4

Obit

William Glen's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 12 December 1996:

W. Glen Norman Oct. 14, 1914 - Dec. 11, 1996 W. Glen NORMAN, 82, Akron, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital. Born in Miami County to Jesse and Judel ALSPACH NORMAN, he married Ina HOMAN on April 14, 1939 at Burket. She died May 10, 1969. He married Blanche MYERS on June 10, 1972 in Miami County; she survives. He was a farmer and a carpenter. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Mrs. Jim (Mary Jo) FRUSHOUR, Macy; one son, Larry and wife Lorraine NORMAN, Akron; one step-daughter Judy FRIEND, Logansport; two step-sons Steve MYERS, Macy, Randy MYERS, Roann; eight grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; five sisters Wilma GROSS, Warsaw, Martha WAGONER, Tama, Ruth BYRER, Etna Green, Audria FOUTS, Florida, Irene POWELL, Illinos; five brothers, Ernest NORMAN, David NORMAN, both of Macy, Kenneth NORMAN, Wabash, Roy NORMAN, Warsaw, and Oren NORMAN, Akron. He was precded in death by one sister Nina MURPHY and two brothers Alva and Charles NORMAN. Services are at 10:30 a.m Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akro, with Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial is in the Gilead Cemetery, south of Akron. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.⁶

Family

Ina R. Homan b. 7 Nov 1918, d. 10 May 1969

Citations

[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book H11, page 74.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Gaerte Cemetery, Miami County.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 May 1969.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 December 1996.

Nina M. Norman¹

F, b. 24 December 1911, d. April 1991

Father

Jesse Norman¹ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 14 Jun 1970

Mother

Judel Alspach¹ b. 27 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1960

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Nina M. Norman was born on 24 December 1911 at Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Norman; ED 14, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 11 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 1935,her married name was Murphy.³

Marriage*

Nina M. Norman married Howard E. Murphy in 1935 at Indiana.³

Death*

Nina M. Norman died in April 1991 at age 79.⁴

Family

Howard E. Murphy b. 8 Sep 1914, d. 18 May 1980

Citations

[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book H11, page 2.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 19 May 1980.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Elva Ruth Norman¹

F, b. 7 July 1918

Father

Jesse Norman¹ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 14 Jun 1970

Mother

Judel Alspach¹ b. 27 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1960

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Elva Ruth Norman was born on 7 July 1918 at Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Norman; ED 14, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 11 children at home.²

Citations

[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book H14, page 83.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Alva R. Norman¹

M, b. 7 December 1919, d. 2 November 1981

Father

Jesse Norman¹ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 14 Jun 1970

Mother

Judel Alspach¹ b. 27 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1960

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Alva R. Norman was born on 7 December 1919 at Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Norman; ED 14, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 11 children at home.²

Marriage*

Alva R. Norman married Mary L. Sparks on 6 February 1942 at Orlando, Orange, Florida.³

Death*

Alva R. Norman died on 2 November 1981 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, at age 61; (SSDI date is wrong) at the South Bend Hospital, buried at the Akron Cemetery.^4,5

Obit

Alva R.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 3 November 1981:

Alva R. NORMAN, 61, Rt. 1, Akron, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 7, 1919 in Macy to Jesse and Judell ALSPAUGH NORMAN and lived his entire life in the Akron and Macy areas. He was married Feb. 6, 1942 in Florida and was a self-employed carpenter. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in North Africa; a member of the Lincoln Masonic Lodge 523 in Macy; the Royal Arch, Rochester; Commandery, Pery, and the Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne. Surviving with the wife, Mary Louise [NORMAN], are two daughters, Mrs. Sam (Nancy) GIBSON, Silver Lake; and Mrs. Richard (Betty) HOLLE, Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; six brothers, Ernest and David [NORMAN], Macy; Oren and Glen [NORMAN], Akron; Kenneth
[NORMAN], Lagro; Roy [NORMAN], Warsaw; and six sisters, Mrs. Wilber (Wilma) GROSS, Warsaw; Mrs. Howard (Nina) MURPHY, Mentone; Ruth BYER, Etna Green; Mrs. Claude (Martha) WAGONER, Talma; Mrs. Robert (Irene) POWELL, Carpentersville, Ill., and Mrs. Willis (Audria) FOUTS, Macy. A brother, Charles [NORMAN], preceded in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Haupert Funeral Home,Akron, with the Rev. Frank CRAMER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Masonic services will be given at 8:30 p.m.Wednesday by the Lincoln Lodge, Macy.⁶

Family

Mary L. Sparks b. 12 Jun 1915, d. 6 Jun 1998

Citations

[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book H14, page 117.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 June 1998.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Mary Norman, 8 June 1998.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 3 November 1981.

Ina R. Homan¹

F, b. 7 November 1918, d. 10 May 1969

Last Edited

5 Dec 2002

Birth*

Ina R. Homan was born on 7 November 1918 at Kosciusko, Indiana; daughter of Amos and Mary Simison Homan.^1,2

Married Name

As of 9 April 1939,her married name was Norman.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Glen Norman, son of Jesse Norman and Judel Alspach, on 9 April 1939 at Indiana.^1,2

Death*

Ina R. Homan died on 10 May 1969 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 50; at Woodlawn Hospital in Rcohester, buried at the Gaerte Cemetery, Perry Twp., Miami County.^1,2

Obit

Ina R.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 12 May 1969:

Final rites were this afternoon in the Gilead United Methodist church for Mrs. Glen (Ina) NORMAN, 50, R.R. 2, Macy, who died Saturday morning in Woodlawn hospital. She had been ill one week following a coronary attack. The Rev. Norman NIGHTENGALE officiates at the service. Born Nov. 7, 1918 in Kosciusko county, she was the daughter of Amos and Mary SIMISON HOMAN. She had lived in the Akron-Macy area 30 years. She was married April 9, 1939 to Glen NORMAN, who survives. Mrs. Norman was a member of the Gilead United Methodist church and the WSCS of the church. Surviving with the husband are a son, Larry [NORMAN], Rochesrter; a daughter, Mary [NORMAN], at home; two brothers, John [HOMAN], South Whitley, and Carl [HOMAN], Silver
Lake, and two sisters, Mrs. Hugh (Vernett) RICKLE, R.R. 5, Warsaw, and Mrs. Thomas (Adleen) SAUSAMAN, Silver Lake.²

Family

William Glen Norman b. 11 Oct 1914, d. 11 Dec 1996

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Gaerte Cemetery, Miami County.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 12 May 1969.