Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Lucinda Barfield¹

F, b. November 1895, d. 17 February 1958

Father

John Barfield¹ b. Nov 1863, d. 1936

Mother

Susan Slisher¹ b. 27 Mar 1860, d. 30 Jun 1952

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Lucinda Barfield was born in November 1895 at Lake, Indiana; based on age in obituary of 62; 1900 census says Nov 1894.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Barfield; ED 34, sheet 16B, occupation iron man, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Lucinda Barfield appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 10th Ward, Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Barfield; ED 71, sheet 6B, occupation fireman-railroad, renting, married 19 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Married Name

As of 22 September 1915,her married name was Kahl.^5,6

Marriage*

Lucinda Barfield married Harry Kahl on 22 September 1915.^5,6

(Witness) Census

Lucinda Barfield appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Harry Kahl; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation proprietor-? express, owned home valued at $7,500, radio, 3 children.⁵

Obit

Lucinda's obituary was published in the Hammond Times on 17 February 1958:

Lucinda "Lucy" Kahl, 62, 8301 Columbia Ave., Munster, passed away at St. Margaret Hospital Monday Feb. 17. Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Fagan Funeral Gardens, 2828 Highway Ave., Highland, Rev. Willard Eckroth officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call at the Fagan Funeral Gardens at Highland after 7 o'clock tonight. Survivors: husband, Harry; 2 sons, Waymond and Robert of Munster; 1 daughter, Mrs. Norman Osborn of Dyer; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. William Hartman, Costa Mesa, Calif., Mrs. W.J. Pettit, Vista, Calif; nieces and nephews.³

Death*

She died on 17 February 1958 at Munster, Lake, Indiana, at age 62; at St. Margaret Hospital, probably in Hammond, buried at the Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond.^6,7

Family

Harry Kahl b. 11 Oct 1892, d. Aug 1972

Children

Waymond Harry Kahl+⁵ b. 31 Aug 1917, d. Jan 1986
Robert Devan Kahl+⁵ b. 30 Nov 1923, d. 12 Oct 2008
Norma Jean Kahl+⁵ b. 28 May 1928, d. 9 Jul 2014

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S772] Hammond, Indiana Newspapers, Hammond Times, 17 February 1958.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S772] Hammond, Indiana Newspapers, Hammond Times, 18 February 1958.

Frederick Barfield¹

M, b. September 1897, d. 27 March 1942

Father

John Barfield¹ b. Nov 1863, d. 1936

Mother

Susan Slisher¹ b. 27 Mar 1860, d. 30 Jun 1952

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Frederick Barfield was born in September 1897 at Lake, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Barfield; ED 34, sheet 16B, occupation iron man, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.³

(Witness) Census

Frederick Barfield appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 10th Ward, Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Barfield; ED 71, sheet 6B, occupation fireman-railroad, renting, married 19 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Census*

Frederick Barfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, ED 145, sheet 7A, occupation truck driver-building supplies, single, living with Hiram and Lillian Green.⁴

Death*

He died on 27 March 1942 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 44; never married; buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond.^5,6

Obit

Frederick's obituary was published in the Hammond Newspaper on 29 March 1942:

Fred M. Barfield, 45, of 488 Michigan street, Hammond, a veteran of the first World war, died Friday night at Hines Memorial hospital, where he was confined since Jan. 2. During World War 1, he served in the field artillery, 82nd division. He was an employee of the Beckman Supply company for 22 years and was a member of Post 168, American Legion.
Members of the post will be in charge or military funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Timmerman and Richardson funeral home. Burieal will be in the Legion plot in Elmwood cemetery. Barfield is survived by his mother, Mrs. Susan Barfield and three sisters, Mrs. William Hartman, Arcadia, Cal., Mrs. Waymond J. Pettit, Highland, and Mrs. Harry Kahl, Munster.⁷

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S772] Hammond, Indiana Newspapers, Hammond Times (probably) 29 March 1942.
[S772] Hammond, Indiana Newspapers, Hammond Times (probably), 29 March 1942.

Pearl Barfield¹

F, b. July 1896

Father

John Barfield¹ b. Nov 1863, d. 1936

Mother

Susan Slisher¹ b. 27 Mar 1860, d. 30 Jun 1952

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Pearl Barfield was born in July 1896 at Lake, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Barfield; ED 34, sheet 16B, occupation iron man, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Married Name

As of 2 September 1914,her married name was Hartman.²

Marriage*

Pearl Barfield married William Hartman on 2 September 1914 at Lake, Indiana; no marriage record.²

Family

William Hartman b. 12 Aug 1884, d. 18 Mar 1956

Child

Helen Hartman² b. 26 Aug 1915, d. 26 Mar 1997

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Zadie Barfield¹

F, b. 13 January 1893, d. 1 November 1985

Father

John Barfield¹ b. Nov 1863, d. 1936

Mother

Susan Slisher¹ b. 27 Mar 1860, d. 30 Jun 1952

Last Edited

21 Mar 2010

Birth*

Zadie Barfield was born on 13 January 1893 at Lake, Indiana; California death record says Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Barfield; ED 34, sheet 16B, occupation iron man, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Married Name

As of 8 November 1909,her married name was Pettit.⁴

Marriage*

Zadie Barfield married Wayman J. Pettit on 8 November 1909 at Lake, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Zadie Barfield appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of Wayman J. Pettit; ED 31, sheet 18A, occupation flagman-railroad, married 1 year, no children.⁵

(Witness) Census

Zadie Barfield appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Wayman J. Pettit; ED 41, sheet 19A, occupation illegible, owned home, 2 children at home; Thais is listed as "Zadas."⁶

(Witness) Census

Zadie Barfield appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Highland, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Wayman J. Pettit; ED 170, sheet 15B, occupation contractor-building trades, owned home valued at $9,500, radio, 1 child.⁷

Death*

Zadie Barfield died on 1 November 1985 at Honolulu, Hawaii, at age 92; died in Orange County, California, last residence in Honolulu.^2,8

Family

Wayman J. Pettit b. 21 Jan 1891, d. 24 May 1960

Children

Ralph E. Pettit+⁹ b. 1911
Thais J. Pettit+⁷ b. 1916

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Lake, Book P, page 337.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Wayman J. Pettit¹

M, b. 21 January 1891, d. 24 May 1960

Last Edited

12 Apr 2003

Birth*

Wayman J. Pettit was born on 21 January 1891 at Indiana.^2,1,3

Marriage*

He married Zadie Barfield, daughter of John Barfield and Susan Slisher, on 8 November 1909 at Lake, Indiana.¹

Census

Wayman J. Pettit appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, ED 31, sheet 18A, occupation flagman-railroad, married 1 year, no children.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 41, sheet 19A, occupation illegible, owned home, 2 children at home; Thais is listed as "Zadas."⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Highland, Lake, Indiana, ED 170, sheet 15B, occupation contractor-building trades, owned home valued at $9,500, radio, 1 child.⁶

Death*

He died on 24 May 1960 at Orange, California, at age 69.³

Family

Zadie Barfield b. 13 Jan 1893, d. 1 Nov 1985

Children

Ralph E. Pettit+⁷ b. 1911
Thais J. Pettit+⁶ b. 1916

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Lake, Book P, page 337.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Harry Kahl¹

M, b. 11 October 1892, d. August 1972

Last Edited

27 Feb 2004

Birth*

Harry Kahl was born on 11 October 1892 at Indiana.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lucinda Barfield, daughter of John Barfield and Susan Slisher, on 22 September 1915.^1,3

Census*

Harry Kahl appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation proprietor-? express, owned home valued at $7,500, radio, 3 children.¹

Death*

He died in August 1972 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 79.²

Family

Lucinda Barfield b. Nov 1895, d. 17 Feb 1958

Children

Waymond Harry Kahl+¹ b. 31 Aug 1917, d. Jan 1986
Robert Devan Kahl+¹ b. 30 Nov 1923, d. 12 Oct 2008
Norma Jean Kahl+¹ b. 28 May 1928, d. 9 Jul 2014

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Waymond Harry Kahl¹

M, b. 31 August 1917, d. January 1986

Father

Harry Kahl¹ b. 11 Oct 1892, d. Aug 1972

Mother

Lucinda Barfield¹ b. Nov 1895, d. 17 Feb 1958

Last Edited

12 Apr 2003

Birth*

Waymond Harry Kahl was born on 31 August 1917 at Hammond (probably), Lake, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Harry Kahl; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation proprietor-? express, owned home valued at $7,500, radio, 3 children.¹

Marriage*

Waymond Harry Kahl married Kathryn Albert on 9 November 1942.³

Death*

Waymond Harry Kahl died in January 1986 at Munster, Lake, Indiana, at age 68.²

Family

Kathryn Albert b. bt 1915 - 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Robert Devan Kahl^1,2

M, b. 30 November 1923, d. 12 October 2008

Father

Harry Kahl¹ b. 11 Oct 1892, d. Aug 1972

Mother

Lucinda Barfield¹ b. Nov 1895, d. 17 Feb 1958

Last Edited

21 Sep 2016

Birth*

Robert Devan Kahl was born on 30 November 1923 at Lake, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Robert Devan Kahl married Eleanor Augusta Brumm on 14 May 1948.³

Death*

Robert Devan Kahl died on 12 October 2008 at Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, at age 84; WWII veteran, buried at Concordia Cemetery.²

Obit

Robert Devan's obituary was published in the Times on 15 November 2008:

Robert "Bob" D. Kahl, age 84, of Crown Point, formerly of Munster, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor; three sons: Keith (Dana) Kahl of MI, Kent (LeighAne) Kahl of Lowell and Kevin (Cinda) Kahl of OH; two grandsons: Kris (Leah) Kahl and Darren Kahl of MI; sister, Norma (Clell) Osborn of FL; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Kurt; and brother, Waymond.
Bob was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lowell. He was a retired supervisor from Inland Steel with 42 years of service. Bob was a graduate of Hammond High School. He was a World War II Air Force veteran, a former member of the Munster American Legion Post and the youngest member to be elected Commander. Bob was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 E. Franciscan Drive (on State Road 55 south of State Road 231), Crown Point, IN on Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY from Trinity Lutheran Church, 631 W. Commercial Ave., Lowell, IN with Rev. Chad Kendall officiating. At rest Concordia Cemetery -.⁴

Family

Eleanor Augusta Brumm b. 12 Jul 1925, d. 27 Nov 2011

Child

Kurt Robert Kahl³ b. 4 Dec 1949, d. 8 Jul 1951

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Concordia, Lake, Indiana.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Norma Jean Kahl¹

F, b. 28 May 1928, d. 9 July 2014

Father

Harry Kahl¹ b. 11 Oct 1892, d. Aug 1972

Mother

Lucinda Barfield¹ b. Nov 1895, d. 17 Feb 1958

Last Edited

21 Oct 2017

Birth*

Norma Jean Kahl was born on 28 May 1928 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Harry Kahl; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation proprietor-? express, owned home valued at $7,500, radio, 3 children.¹

Married Name

As of 23 October 1947,her married name was Osborn.³

Marriage*

Norma Jean Kahl married Clell J. Osborn on 23 October 1947.³

Death*

Norma Jean Kahl died on 9 July 2014 at Lakeland Ledger, Lakeland, Polk, Florida, at age 86.²

Obit

Norma Jean's obituary was published in the Lakeland Ledger on 13 July 2014:

LAKELAND - Norma J. Osborn, 86, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, as a result of natural causes. Mrs. Osborn was born May 28, 1928 in Hammond, IN. She and her family moved to Lakeland in 1992. Mrs. Osborn was a longtime member of Dyer United Methodist Church in Dyer, IN where she was very active in the choir and served as the Church's secretary. She served as a past president of the UMW. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Osborn is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Clell "Bud" Osborn and her loving son, Jimie Dale Osborn. Mrs. Osborn's family will receive friends Monday, July 14, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at Lakeland Funeral Home at 2125 South Bartow Highway in Lakeland. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Leo Lacy officiating.²

Family

Clell J. Osborn b. 9 Feb 1924, d. 22 Dec 2015

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Thais J. Pettit¹

F, b. 1916

Father

Wayman J. Pettit¹ b. 21 Jan 1891, d. 24 May 1960

Mother

Zadie Barfield¹ b. 13 Jan 1893, d. 1 Nov 1985

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Thais J. Pettit was born in 1916 at Lake, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Wayman J. Pettit; ED 41, sheet 19A, occupation illegible, owned home, 2 children at home; Thais is listed as "Zadas."³

(Witness) Census

Thais J. Pettit appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Highland, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Wayman J. Pettit; ED 170, sheet 15B, occupation contractor-building trades, owned home valued at $9,500, radio, 1 child.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1935,her married name was Bothwell.^4,2

Marriage*

Thais J. Pettit married Harold J. Bothwell circa 1935.^4,2

Family

Harold J. Bothwell b. 13 May 1916, d. 13 Nov 1994

Child

Terry Bothwell⁵ b. 1937

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S667] Mary Slisher, "Ancestral File of Mary Slisher", Ancestral File.

Infant Collins¹

?, b. 1892, d. 1892

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

26 Feb 2003

Death*

Infant Collins died in 1892 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Birth*

Infant Collins was born in 1892 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Citations

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

Francis W. Collins¹

M, b. August 1881, d. between 1961 and 1985

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

5 Sep 2003

Birth*

Francis W. Collins was born in August 1881 at Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Mt. Zion Community, Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lawrence Collins; ED 40, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, owned real estate, married 20 years, 8 children, 5 living.¹

Death*

Francis W. Collins died between 1961 and 1985; resided in Rochester in 1961.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Frederick Collins¹

M, b. December 1893, d. between 1961 and 1985

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

5 Sep 2003

Birth*

Frederick Collins was born in December 1893 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Frederick Collins appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lawrence Collins; ED 57, sheet 7A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 26 years, 8 children, 5 living (it appears.)²

Death*

Frederick Collins died between 1961 and 1985; resided in Texas in 1961.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Roy Collins¹

M, b. 6 December 1896, d. 4 January 1985

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

5 Sep 2003

Birth*

Roy Collins was born on 6 December 1896 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Roy Collins appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lawrence Collins; ED 57, sheet 7A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 26 years, 8 children, 5 living (it appears.)³

Marriage*

Roy Collins married Edith Worman on 24 December 1919 at Fulton, Indiana.^4,5

Census

Roy Collins appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 72, sheet 12A, occupation farm laborer, living with Mary, no children.⁶

Census*

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation truck driver-oil truck, owned home valued at $1,400, radio, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 4 January 1985 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 88; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.^7,2

Obit

Roy's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 5 January 1985:

Roy COLLINS, 88, Macy, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he was a patient for three weeks. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born Dec. 6, 1896 in the Millark community to Lawrence and Mary Ellen SLISHER COLLINS. He had resided most of his life in the Macy community. He was married Dec. 24, 1919 in Rochester to Edith WORMAN, who survives. He was a retired bulk truck driver for the Farm Bureau Co-op and a member of the Macy Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and formerly was a member of the World War I Barracke. Surviving with the wife are a daughter, Mrs. Arlene PALMER, Wabash; five sons, Herbert [COLLINS], Indianapolis; Robert [COLLINS], South Bend; Norman [COLLINS], Macy; Donald [COLLINS], Milford, Mich., and Larry COLLINS, Lebanon; twelve grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers preceded in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. David SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Macy Plainview Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of services.²

Family

Edith Worman b. 17 Jul 1901

Children

Herbert H. Collins⁴ b. 22 Dec 1920, d. 20 May 2007
Arlene L. Collins⁴ b. 1922
Robert L. Collins⁴ b. 1926
Norman F. Collins⁴ b. 1930
Donald Collins⁸ b. a May 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 January 1985.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 328.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Roy Collins, 5 January 1985.

Paralee Collins¹

?, b. 1885, d. 1891

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

26 Feb 2003

Birth*

Paralee Collins was born in 1885 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

Paralee Collins died in 1891 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

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

Luella B. Collins¹

F, b. 9 January 1884, d. 24 May 1961

Father

Lawrence Collins¹ b. Mar 1854, d. 19 Feb 1916

Mother

Mary E. Slisher¹ b. 29 Dec 1861, d. 7 May 1956

Last Edited

5 Sep 2003

Birth*

Luella B. Collins was born on 9 January 1884 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Mt. Zion Community, Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Lawrence Collins; ED 40, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, owned real estate, married 20 years, 8 children, 5 living.¹

Married Name

As of 3 February 1903,her married name was Slifer.^3,4

Marriage*

Luella B. Collins married Urmy Edward Slifer, son of Ezra Martin Slifer and Sarah Ann Dunwoody, on 3 February 1903 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Luella B. Collins appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Macy, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Urmy Edward Slifer; ED 111, sheet 2A, occupation proprietor-restaurant, owned home, married 7 years, no children.⁵

(Witness) Census

Luella B. Collins appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Macy, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Urmy Edward Slifer; ED 134, sheet 10B, occupation manager-restaurant, owned home, no children.⁶

(Witness) Census

Luella B. Collins appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Macy, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Urmy Edward Slifer; ED 1, sheet 1B, occupation proprietor-restaurant, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, no children.³

Death*

Luella B. Collins died on 24 May 1961 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 77; at the Rochester hospital; buried at the Plainview Cemetery; no children.^7,2

Obit

Luella B.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 25 May 1961:

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Macy Christian church for Luella B. SLIFER, 77, Macy, who died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn hospital. Mrs. Slifer was born Jan. 9, 1884, in Miami county, to Laurence and Mary Ellen SLIFER COLLINS. She was married Feb. 4, 1903, to Urmy E. SLIFER, who died in 1947. She spent her entire life in Miami county. She was a member of the Macy Christian church. Survivors are thre brothers, Francis COLLINS, Rochester; Fred COLLINS, San Antonio, Texas; and Ray COLLINS, Macy. The Rev. Scottie WEBSTER will officiate at the services, and burial will be in the Plainview cemetery in Macy. Friends may call at the Ditmire-Davidson funeral home in Fulton after 9 a.m. Friday and at the church one hour prior to services.²

Family

Urmy Edward Slifer b. 1 Oct 1881, d. 10 Mar 1947

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 25 May 1961.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 316.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.

Jessie Ewing¹

F, b. September 1893, d. before 1946

Father

Jesse Lee Ewing¹ b. Jun 1869, d. 29 Dec 1946

Mother

Mahala Emma Slisher¹ b. 7 Jun 1870, d. 12 Jun 1950

Last Edited

12 Feb 2004

Birth*

Jessie Ewing was born in September 1893 at Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Lee Ewing; ED 36, sheet 35B, occupation factory laborer, renting, married 12 years, 2 children, 1 living.¹

Death*

Jessie Ewing died before 1946; not listed as a survivor in parent's obituaries.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Alvin Ted Ewing¹

M, b. 13 October 1904, d. 7 October 1975

Father

Jesse Lee Ewing¹ b. Jun 1869, d. 29 Dec 1946

Mother

Mahala Emma Slisher¹ b. 7 Jun 1870, d. 12 Jun 1950

Last Edited

12 Feb 2004

Birth*

Alvin Ted Ewing was born on 13 October 1904 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Lee Ewing; ED 64, sheet 11B, occupation barber, owned real estate, 1 son at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Alvin Ted Ewing appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Lee Ewing; ED 1, sheet 3B, occupation barber, Ted was a barber, and Mahla E. was a farm manager-owned farm, owned real estate, radio, 1 son at home.¹

Marriage*

Alvin Ted Ewing married Effie E. Mikesell on 8 May 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁵

(Witness) Obit

Alvin Ted Ewing witnessed the Obit of Effie E. Mikesell on 4 March 1974 at Rochester Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana,
Mrs. Effie E. EWING, 62, R.R. 1, Culver, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Caylor-Nickel clinic in Bluffton following an illness of one year. She was born Dec. 25, 1911 in Marshall county to Charles and Alice ASPER MIKESELL. She was a lifetime resident of the Culver area and was employed for many years at Woodlawn hospital. She was employed at the tailer shop of Culver Military Academy at the time of her death. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Culver. She was married May 8, 1930 in Rochester to Alvin T. EWING, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert L. [EWING], Rocheter, and Richard L. [EWING], stationed at McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento, Cal; a daughter, Mrs. Orion (Jean) DeRUITER, Argos; a brother, William [EWING], Huntsville, Ala., and eleven grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded in death. Funeral rites will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bonine funeral home in Culver with the Rev. Robert HANSEN officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial services will be conducted by the VFW auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Heart Fund will be accepted by the family.⁵

Death*

Alvin Ted Ewing died on 7 October 1975 at Argos, Marshall, Indiana, at age 70; buried at the Culver Masonic Cemetery.^2,3

Obit

Alvin Ted's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 8 October 1975:

Alvin “Ted” EWING, 70, formerly of R.R. 1, Culver, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller Merry Manor nursing home, Plymouth, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 13, 1904 at Hammond to Jessie and Emma SLISHER EWING, he had lived in Fulton county since 1911. His marriage was on May 8, 1930 in Rochestr to Effie E. MIKESELL, who died in 1974. Mr. Ewing was a retired employee of Culver Military Academy and was a barber for several years in Culver. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. [EWING], Rochester, and Richard L. [EWING], McClellan Air Force Base, Cal., one daughter, Mrs. Orion (Jean) DeRUITER, Argos; eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Two sisters preceded in death. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bonine funeral home, Culver, with the Rev. Robert HANSEN officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions to the Marshall County Cancer Society will be accepted by the family.³

Family

Effie E. Mikesell b. 25 Dec 1911, d. 3 Mar 1974

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 October 1975.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 March 1974.

Effie E. Mikesell¹

F, b. 25 December 1911, d. 3 March 1974

Last Edited

12 Feb 2004

Birth*

Effie E. Mikesell was born on 25 December 1911 at Marshall, Indiana; daughter of Charles and Alice (Asper) Mikesell.¹

Married Name

As of 8 May 1930,her married name was Ewing.¹

Marriage*

She married Alvin Ted Ewing, son of Jesse Lee Ewing and Mahala Emma Slisher, on 8 May 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

Effie E. Mikesell died on 3 March 1974 at Culver, Marshall, Indiana, at age 62; at a Bluffton clinic, buried at the Culver Mason Cemetery.¹

Obit

Effie E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 4 March 1974:

Mrs. Effie E. EWING, 62, R.R. 1, Culver, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Caylor-Nickel clinic in Bluffton following an illness of one year. She was born Dec. 25, 1911 in Marshall county to Charles and Alice ASPER MIKESELL. She was a lifetime resident of the Culver area and was employed for many years at Woodlawn hospital. She was employed at the tailer shop of Culver Military Academy at the time of her death. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Culver. She was married May 8, 1930 in Rochester to Alvin T. EWING, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert L. [EWING], Rocheter, and Richard L. [EWING], stationed at McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento, Cal; a daughter, Mrs. Orion (Jean) DeRUITER, Argos; a brother, William [EWING], Huntsville, Ala., and eleven grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded in death. Funeral rites will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bonine funeral home in Culver with the Rev. Robert HANSEN officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial services will be conducted by the VFW auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Heart Fund will be accepted by the family.¹

Family

Alvin Ted Ewing b. 13 Oct 1904, d. 7 Oct 1975

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 March 1974.

Zenith Franklin Mow^1,2

M, b. 17 March 1872, d. 15 October 1936

Last Edited

12 Feb 2004

Birth*

Zenith Franklin Mow was born on 17 March 1872 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^3,4,5

Marriage*

He married Laura Elmina Slisher, daughter of Henry Cook and Lucinda Slisher, on 6 September 1896 at Indiana.^3,2

Census

Zenith Franklin Mow appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Rochester Town, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 31A, occupation day laborer, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 59, sheet 7A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 15 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 72, sheet 3B, occupation none, owned home, no children at home.³

Death*

He died on 15 October 1936 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 64; buried at the Citizens Cemetery.^4,5

Obit

Zenith Franklin's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 16 October 1936:

Zenith F. MOW, aged 64, passed away Thursday evening at 11 o’clock at his home on East Eighth street, this city. The deceased had been in ill health for the past 15 months suffering from paralysis. His condition became critical about three days ago. Mr. Mow had been a resident of Rochester throughout his entire life where he was employed as a laborer and also as a fisherman’s guide at Lake Manitou. He had a wide acquaintance among the anglers in the northern section of Indiana. Zenith, son of Adam and Lucy MOW was born in Rochester, Indiana on March 17th, 1872. On September 6, 1896 he was united in marriage to Laura E. MOORE, who preceded him in death. The survivors are two daughters Mrs. Leonard LOWE, and Mrs. Rex ROUCH, both of this city; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother Bert MOW and a sister Mrs. William LYNN, of California. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leonard Lowe, East 4th street. Rev. Herbert M. RIGGLE will be in charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Citizen’s cemetery.⁵

Family

Laura Elmina Slisher b. 9 May 1878, d. 8 Sep 1929

Children

Maude Marie Mow⁷ b. 2 Aug 1897, d. 23 Feb 1985
Nancy Emaline Mow+⁷ b. 6 Oct 1899, d. 29 Dec 1964

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Laura Mow, 9 September 1929.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Citizens Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 October 1936.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Maude Marie Mow¹

F, b. 2 August 1897, d. 23 February 1985

Father

Zenith Franklin Mow¹ b. 17 Mar 1872, d. 15 Oct 1936

Mother

Laura Elmina Slisher¹ b. 9 May 1878, d. 8 Sep 1929

Last Edited

12 Feb 2004

Birth*

Maude Marie Mow was born on 2 August 1897 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Rochester Town, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Zenith Franklin Mow; ED 42, sheet 31A, occupation day laborer, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Maude Marie Mow appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Zenith Franklin Mow; ED 59, sheet 7A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 15 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

Married Name

As of 23 March 1912,her married name was Thompson.⁵

Marriage*

Maude Marie Mow married Isaac Thompson on 23 March 1912 at Fulton, Indiana.⁵

Census*

Maude Marie Mow appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 12, sheet 2B, occupation poultry dresser-packing house, owned real estate, divorced, no children present.⁶

Death*

She died on 23 February 1985 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 87; married to E. Leonard Lowe as of 1936.^3,7

Obit

Maude Marie's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 25 February 1985:

Maude M. LOWE, 87, who lived with her daughter, Georgia LIMING, at 219 W. 11th St., died at 11:10 p.m. Satuday in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. She had been in failing health several years. She was born Aug.2, 1897 in Rochester to Zenith and Laura COOK MOWE, and lived her entire life in this area. She was married to Isaac THOMPSON, who died in 1950. She later married E.L. LOWE, who preceded her in death. She was a 20-year employee of the former Armour Creamery, had worked several years at Woodlawn Hospital, and had dressed custom poultry in her home. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Service Circle of the church, and was a life member of the Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving with the daughter, Georgia LIMING, is another daughter, Marguerite ZIMMERMAN, Walkeerton; five grandchildren, Nancy HOFFMAN, Rochester; Earl BECK, Graham, Texas; Tim THOMPSON, Washington, D.C; Steve THOMPSON, Chicago, Ill., and Verle ZIMMERMAN, Fort Wayne; eleven great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew, Mrs. Paul (Verla) ZARTMAN and Evelyn DeMEIN, both of Rocheser, and Wilbert ROUCH, Wabash. A daughter, two sons and a sister preceded in death. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester with the Rev. Frank VOSS officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today.⁸

Family

Isaac Thompson d. 1950

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 397.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 25 February 1985.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 25 February 1925.

Nancy Emaline Mow¹

F, b. 6 October 1899, d. 29 December 1964

Father

Zenith Franklin Mow¹ b. 17 Mar 1872, d. 15 Oct 1936

Mother

Laura Elmina Slisher¹ b. 9 May 1878, d. 8 Sep 1929

Last Edited

12 Feb 2004

Birth*

Nancy Emaline Mow was born on 6 October 1899 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Rochester Town, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Zenith Franklin Mow; ED 42, sheet 31A, occupation day laborer, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

Nancy Emaline Mow appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Zenith Franklin Mow; ED 59, sheet 7A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 15 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1918,her married name was Rouch.^4,5

Marriage*

Nancy Emaline Mow married Rex Rouch circa 1918.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Nancy Emaline Mow appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Rex Rouch; ED 74, sheet 13A, occupation illegible, renting, 1 child at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Nancy Emaline Mow appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Rex Rouch; ED 10, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-section, owned home valued at $700, radio, 3 children.⁴

Death*

Nancy Emaline Mow died on 29 December 1964 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 65; buried at the Citizens Cemetery.²

Obit

Nancy Emaline's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 December 1964:

Mrs. Nancy Emaline ROUCH, 65, 230 Race steet, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn hospital, where she was admitted last Nov. 29. She had been ill about eight months and in serious condition four weeks. Born in Rochester Oct. 6, 1899, she was a lifetime resident of this city and vicinity. Her parents were Zenith and Laura COOK MOW. Her husband, Rex ROUCH, died Jan. 11, 1947. Mrs. Rouch was an employee of Woodlawn hospital before her illness and was a member of the Warsaw Moose lodge.
Surviving are a son, Wilbert [ROUCH], Wabash; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Verla) ZARTMAN and Mrs. Evelyn SHIVELY, both of Rochester; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Maude LOWE, Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. Last rites will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home with the Rev. William SIMPSON officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens cemetery. Friends may call after 7 o’clock tonight.²

Family

Rex Rouch b. 17 Nov 1896, d. 11 Jan 1947

Children

Wilbert Sheldon Rouch⁶ b. 3 Mar 1919, d. 4 Feb 1994
Verla Elmina Rouch⁴ b. 15 May 1921, d. 24 Jun 1992
Evelyn C. Rouch⁴ b. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 December 1964.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 January 1947.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Isaac Thompson¹

M, d. 1950

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Marriage*

Isaac Thompson married Maude Marie Mow, daughter of Zenith Franklin Mow and Laura Elmina Slisher, on 23 March 1912 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

Isaac Thompson died in 1950.²

Family

Maude Marie Mow b. 2 Aug 1897, d. 23 Feb 1985

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 397.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Maude Mow.

Rex Rouch^1,2

M, b. 17 November 1896, d. 11 January 1947

Last Edited

26 Feb 2003

Birth*

Rex Rouch was born on 17 November 1896 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; son of George and Marietta Rouch.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nancy Emaline Mow, daughter of Zenith Franklin Mow and Laura Elmina Slisher, circa 1918.^1,2

Census*

Rex Rouch appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 74, sheet 13A, occupation illegible, renting, 1 child at home.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 10, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-section, owned home valued at $700, radio, 3 children.¹

Death*

He died on 11 January 1947 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 50; in a Bluffton hospital, buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Rex's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 13 January 1947:

Funeral services for Rex ROUCH, 50, Rochester, who died Saturday afternoon in a Bluffton hospital, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Harry BAILEY, pastor. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Graveside services will be in charge of American Legion and the Eagles Lodge. Mr. Rouch, who had been ill five weeks and in a serious condition since submitting to major surgery Dec. 21, died of uremic poisoning. A life resident of Rochester, Mr. Rouch was born Nov. 17, 1896, the son of George and Marietta ROUCH. He was graduated from Rochester High school and on July 15, 1942, married the former Agnes CRIST. A poultry buyer for many years, he was a member of the Eagles and Moose lodges and
the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post. He was custodian of the Manitou Aerie Eagles lodge rooms during the last six years. Survivors include the wife and three children by a former marriage: Mrs. Ernest SHIVELY, Miss Verla ROUCH and Wilbert ROUCH, Rochester; a grandson, Rex Roger ROUCH, Rochester; a stepson, Ralph CRIST, Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl BLUE, Chicago, Mrs. Mae FUGATE, Rochester; two brothers, Arthur ROUCH, San Antonio, Tex., and “Jerry” ROUCH of Rochester.
The body lies in state at the residence on the southwest side of Lake Manitou.²

Family

Nancy Emaline Mow b. 6 Oct 1899, d. 29 Dec 1964

Children

Wilbert Sheldon Rouch³ b. 3 Mar 1919, d. 4 Feb 1994
Verla Elmina Rouch¹ b. 15 May 1921, d. 24 Jun 1992
Evelyn C. Rouch¹ b. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 January 1947.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Wilbert Sheldon Rouch¹

M, b. 3 March 1919, d. 4 February 1994

Father

Rex Rouch² b. 17 Nov 1896, d. 11 Jan 1947

Mother

Nancy Emaline Mow² b. 6 Oct 1899, d. 29 Dec 1964

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Wilbert Sheldon Rouch was born on 3 March 1919 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Rex Rouch; ED 74, sheet 13A, occupation illegible, renting, 1 child at home.²

(Witness) Census

Wilbert Sheldon Rouch appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Rex Rouch; ED 10, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-section, owned home valued at $700, radio, 3 children.⁴

Death*

Wilbert Sheldon Rouch died on 4 February 1994 at Lagro, Wabash, Indiana, at age 74.³

Citations

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

Verla Elmina Rouch¹

F, b. 15 May 1921, d. 24 June 1992

Father

Rex Rouch¹ b. 17 Nov 1896, d. 11 Jan 1947

Mother

Nancy Emaline Mow¹ b. 6 Oct 1899, d. 29 Dec 1964

Last Edited

26 Feb 2003

Birth*

Verla Elmina Rouch was born on 15 May 1921 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Rex Rouch; ED 10, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-section, owned home valued at $700, radio, 3 children.¹

Death*

Verla Elmina Rouch died on 24 June 1992 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 71; married Robert E. Davis, 3 Apr 1947, Paul Zartman 4 Oct 1957.²

Citations

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

Evelyn C. Rouch¹

F, b. 1923

Father

Rex Rouch¹ b. 17 Nov 1896, d. 11 Jan 1947

Mother

Nancy Emaline Mow¹ b. 6 Oct 1899, d. 29 Dec 1964

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Evelyn C. Rouch was born in 1923 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Rex Rouch; ED 10, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-section, owned home valued at $700, radio, 3 children.¹

Married Name

As of 23 November 1946,her married name was Shively.²

Marriage*

Evelyn C. Rouch married Ernest L. Shively on 23 November 1946 at Fulton, Indiana.²

Residence*

Evelyn C. Rouch lived on 30 December 1964 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.³

Family

Ernest L. Shively b. 30 Sep 1916, d. Jul 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 8, page 261.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Nancy Rouch, 30 December 1964.

Lola F. Smith¹

F, b. 2 September 1894, d. 13 April 1979

Last Edited

26 Feb 2003

Birth*

Lola F. Smith was born on 2 September 1894 at Macy, Miami, Indiana; daughter of Albert and Ollie Kingery Smith.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 1 November 1913,her married name was Collins.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Charles A. Collins, son of Lawrence Collins and Mary E. Slisher, on 1 November 1913 at Indiana.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Lola F. Smith appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. Collins; ED 68, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lola F. Smith appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. Collins; ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Lola F. Smith died on 13 April 1979 at Tucson, Pima, Arizona, at age 84; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.^2,3

Obit

Lola F.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 16 April 1979:

Lola F. COLLINS, 84, Tucson, Ariz., died Friday at 2:25 p.m. in the Posada Del Sol nursing home, Tucson. She was born Sept. 2, 1894 in Macy to Albert and Ollie KINGERY SMITH and had lived most of her life in the Macy area except for the last seven years in Tucson. She was married Nov. 1, 1913 in Macy to Charles COLLINS, who died in 1937. Mrs. Collins was a member of the First Christian church, Macy. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Glen (Helen) McGINNIS, Tucson, and Mrs. Doyne (Mary) BARKER, Benson, Ariz; a son, Russell [COLLINS], of Benson; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah CHAPIN, Rochester, and Mrs. Orville CUMBERLAND, Hernando, Fla., and a brother, Harold SMITH, also of Hernando. Five sisters and three brothers preceded in death. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. William SHEWMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today and on Tuesday until hour of service.³

Family

Charles A. Collins b. 8 Sep 1889, d. 27 Feb 1937

Children

Russell Collins⁵ b. 1915
Helen Collins¹ b. 1919
Mary Collins⁵ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 April 1979.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 1 March 1937.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Russell Collins¹

M, b. 1915

Father

Charles A. Collins¹ b. 8 Sep 1889, d. 27 Feb 1937

Mother

Lola F. Smith¹ b. 2 Sep 1894, d. 13 Apr 1979

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Russell Collins was born in 1915 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. Collins; ED 68, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Russell Collins appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. Collins; ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 3 children at home.¹

Residence*

Russell Collins lived on 16 April 1979 at Benson, Cochise, Arizona.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Lola Collins, 16 April 1979.

Helen Collins¹

F, b. 1919

Father

Charles A. Collins¹ b. 8 Sep 1889, d. 27 Feb 1937

Mother

Lola F. Smith¹ b. 2 Sep 1894, d. 13 Apr 1979

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Helen Collins was born in 1919 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. Collins; ED 68, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Helen Collins appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles A. Collins; ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 3 children at home.²

Residence*

Helen Collins lived on 16 April 1979 at Tucson, Pima, Arizona; married Glen McGinnis.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Lola Collins, 16 April 1979.