Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Frank John Mansell¹

M, b. 7 December 1867, d. 28 March 1936

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Frank John Mansell was born on 7 December 1867 at Brockville, Ontario, Canada.¹

Marriage*

He married Estella Irene Roush, daughter of Phillip Roush and Delilah E. Otto, on 18 December 1894 at Kingsley, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census

Frank John Mansell appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, ED 6, sheet 19B, occupation engineer-stationary, renting, married 15 years, 7 children, 7 living.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, ED 94, sheet 15A, occupation station engineer, owned home valued at $6,500, renting, no children at home.³

Death*

He died on 28 March 1936 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, at age 68.¹

Family

Estella Irene Roush b. 3 Aug 1869, d. 29 Dec 1951

Children

James Leroy Mansell¹ b. 14 Aug 1895, d. 22 Dec 1973
George Elmer Mansell+¹ b. 16 Nov 1897, d. 18 Dec 1959
David C. Mansell¹ b. 14 Jul 1900, d. 22 Oct 1937
Eugenia May Mansell¹ b. 5 Nov 1902, d. 18 Aug 1981
Philip J. Mansell¹ b. 28 May 1904, d. 10 Oct 1989
Luther Milton Mansell¹ b. 14 Dec 1906, d. 2 Jan 1917
Frank A. Mansell^4,1 b. 7 Sep 1908, d. 8 Apr 1987

Citations

[S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

James Leroy Mansell¹

M, b. 14 August 1895, d. 22 December 1973

Father

Frank John Mansell¹ b. 7 Dec 1867, d. 28 Mar 1936

Mother

Estella Irene Roush¹ b. 3 Aug 1869, d. 29 Dec 1951

Last Edited

23 Aug 2004

Birth*

James Leroy Mansell was born on 14 August 1895 at Kingsley, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, in the household of Frank John Mansell; ED 6, sheet 19B, occupation engineer-stationary, renting, married 15 years, 7 children, 7 living.²

Marriage*

James Leroy Mansell married Doris Lucille Whitfield on 17 July 1919 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Census*

James Leroy Mansell appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, ED 1152, sheet 26A, occupation district manager-newspaper, renting-$40 month, radio, no children.³

Death*

He died on 22 December 1973 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, at age 78.¹

Family

Doris Lucille Whitfield b. 15 May 1897, d. 30 Jan 1988

Citations

[S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

George Elmer Mansell¹

M, b. 16 November 1897, d. 18 December 1959

Father

Frank John Mansell¹ b. 7 Dec 1867, d. 28 Mar 1936

Mother

Estella Irene Roush¹ b. 3 Aug 1869, d. 29 Dec 1951

Last Edited

23 Aug 2004

Birth*

George Elmer Mansell was born on 16 November 1897 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

George Elmer Mansell married Jessie Trembeth McDonald on 14 December 1918 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Death*

George Elmer Mansell died on 18 December 1959 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, at age 62.¹

Family

Jessie Trembeth McDonald b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 8 Jan 1988

Child

George Elmer Mansell Jr.¹ b. 22 Mar 1924, d. 7 Dec 1972

Citations

[S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

David C. Mansell¹

M, b. 14 July 1900, d. 22 October 1937

Father

Frank John Mansell¹ b. 7 Dec 1867, d. 28 Mar 1936

Mother

Estella Irene Roush¹ b. 3 Aug 1869, d. 29 Dec 1951

Last Edited

23 Aug 2004

Birth*

David C. Mansell was born on 14 July 1900 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

David C. Mansell died on 22 October 1937 at California at age 37.¹

Citations

[S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Eugenia May Mansell¹

F, b. 5 November 1902, d. 18 August 1981

Father

Frank John Mansell¹ b. 7 Dec 1867, d. 28 Mar 1936

Mother

Estella Irene Roush¹ b. 3 Aug 1869, d. 29 Dec 1951

Last Edited

23 Aug 2004

Birth*

Eugenia May Mansell was born on 5 November 1902 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Married Name

As of 16 June 1928,her married name was Malick.^2,1

Marriage*

She married Elliott Able Malick on 16 June 1928 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.^2,1

Death*

Eugenia May Mansell died on 18 August 1981 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, at age 78.¹

Family

Elliott Able Malick b. 22 Apr 1897, d. 6 Apr 1996

Citations

[S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

George Alonzo Roush

M, b. 8 December 1876, d. 22 October 1952

Father

Phillip Roush¹ b. 1 Aug 1838, d. 24 Feb 1922

Mother

Delilah E. Otto b. 8 Aug 1841, d. 23 Feb 1922

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

George Alonzo Roush was born on 8 December 1876 at Macedonia, Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Phillip Roush; page 126B, occupation farmer, four children.²

Marriage*

George Alonzo Roush married Eva Lois Hancher on 1 March 1905 at Iowa.¹

Census

George Alonzo Roush appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 at Powhatan Twp., Pocahontas, Iowa, ED 192, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, renting, married 4 years, 1 child at home.³

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Eva Lois Hancher on 26 October 1918 at Pocahontas, Iowa.¹

Census*

George Alonzo Roush appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Plover, Pocahontas, Iowa, ED 215, sheet 1A, occupation assistant postmaster, widowed, 1 child at home.⁴

Marriage*

He married Edna Marie Ham circa 1921 at Pocahontas, Iowa; no marriage record.¹

Census

George Alonzo Roush appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Ellington Twp., Palo Alto, Iowa, ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, second marriage, 2 children this marriage and 2 stepchildren.⁵

Death*

He died on 22 October 1952 at Plover, Pocahontas, Iowa, at age 75.¹

Family 1

Eva Lois Hancher b. 6 Dec 1872, d. 26 Oct 1918

Child

Roger Raymond Roush⁴ b. 19 May 1908, d. 11 Dec 1993

Family 2

Edna Marie Ham b. 1 Dec 1893, d. Nov 1958

Children

Betty Suzanne Roush⁵ b. Jun 1924, d. 1991
Donald Roush⁵ b. 1926

Citations

[S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Beezley¹

M, b. 22 October 1797, d. 7 March 1889

Father

William Beezley¹ b. 1773, d. 12 Jan 1825

Mother

Elizabeth Knepper¹ b. c 1777, d. 24 Feb 1841

Last Edited

19 Nov 2006

Birth*

John Beezley was born on 22 October 1797 at Hamilton, Ohio.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Ellsworth, daughter of John Ellsworth and Mary Richards, on 10 October 1816 at Champaign, Ohio.¹

Census

John Beezley appeared on the census of 1820 at Springfield Twp., Clark, Ohio, page 9, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male 18-25 and 1 female 16-25; he lived near to William Beezley, with the following household: 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 3 females 10-15, 1 male 18-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; both names spelled "Beasley."³

Marriage*

He married Silence Ellsworth Kizer circa 1859 at Ohio.^4,1

Census*

John Beezley appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 at Greene Twp., Shelby, Ohio, page 411, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,500, 3 children, 1 son-in-law at home, Paul lived next door.⁴

(Witness) Bio

From The History of Shelby County, Ohio, published by R. Sutton & Co., Philadelphia, 1883. Page 202 Green Township

John Beezley, Retired Farmer; P.O. Plattsville, Ohio

The subject of this sketch was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on the 22nd day of October, 1797. He is a son of William and Elizabeth Beezley, who moved from Hamilton to Clermont County, Ohio, remained until 1812, when they removed to Clarke County, where the subject of this sketch grew to manhood. In October, 1816, he married Miss Elizabeth Ellsworth, of Clarke County, daughter of John and Mary Ellsworth, who were among the pioneers of Green Township, this county. Mr. And Mrs. Beezley settled in Clarke County, remained until the spring of 1826 , when they came to this county and settled in Green Township, where he has since resided and made farming his vocation. They reared a family of nine children, five of whom are yet living - William, Paul, Silence, Jane and Rachel. William and Paul are now in Iowa: Silence and Jane are living in Missouri, and Rachel is living in Illinois. All are married and have families. William Beezley served three years in the war of 1861, as captain of a company in the Illinois regiment. Paul Beezley served four years during the late war, as a private in the 20th O.V.I., and was honorably dischared at the close of the war.

Death*

He died on 7 March 1889 at Greene Twp., Shelby, Ohio, at age 91.^2,1

Family 1

Elizabeth Ellsworth b. 20 Jan 1800, d. 9 Sep 1858

Children

William B. Beezley^2,1 b. 11 Jan 1818, d. 6 Oct 1910
Mary Beezley¹ b. 1821
Elizabeth Beezley¹ b. 1823, d. 27 Nov 1870
Silence B. Beezley¹ b. 15 Jun 1826, d. 16 Feb 1907
Catherine M. Beezley¹ b. 1830
Margaret Jane Beezley^5,1 b. 1831, d. 1920
Saba Beezley¹ b. 1833
Mabel Beezley¹ b. 1835
Rachel Beezley¹ b. 15 Apr 1837, d. 17 Apr 1924
Paul Beezley+^1,5 b. 24 Mar 1839, d. 3 May 1915

Family 2

Silence Ellsworth Kizer b. 1811, d. 27 Feb 1895

Citations

[S613] Richard & Mary Schmitt (AF97-116145) Jean Marie Minert (AF93-104544), "Ancestral File, Beezley Family", Ancestral File.
[S114] Unknown author, Biographical History of Pottawattamie County.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elizabeth Ellsworth¹

F, b. 20 January 1800, d. 9 September 1858

Father

John Ellsworth¹ b. 26 Jan 1765, d. 11 Aug 1824

Mother

Mary Richards¹ b. 20 Jan 1769, d. 27 Oct 1837

Last Edited

16 Feb 2003

Birth*

Elizabeth Ellsworth was born on 20 January 1800 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, Virginia.^2,1

Married Name

As of 10 October 1816,her married name was Beezley.¹

Marriage*

She married John Beezley, son of William Beezley and Elizabeth Knepper, on 10 October 1816 at Champaign, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ellsworth appeared on the census of 1820 Springfield Twp., Clark, Ohio, in the household of John Beezley; page 9, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male 18-25 and 1 female 16-25; he lived near to William Beezley, with the following household: 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 3 females 10-15, 1 male 18-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; both names spelled "Beasley."³

Death*

Elizabeth Ellsworth died on 9 September 1858 at Shelby, Ohio, at age 58.¹

(Witness) DraftWW1

She witnessed the New Tag of Leon Kotterman on 5 June 1918 at Deedsville, Miami, Indiana; Harry Kotterman, single, described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.

(Witness) DraftWW1

Elizabeth Ellsworth witnessed the New Tag of John James Curtis on 12 September 1918 at Greene, Georgia; himself as a farmer, wife Ollie, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.⁴

Family

John Beezley b. 22 Oct 1797, d. 7 Mar 1889

Children

William B. Beezley^2,1 b. 11 Jan 1818, d. 6 Oct 1910
Mary Beezley¹ b. 1821
Elizabeth Beezley¹ b. 1823, d. 27 Nov 1870
Silence B. Beezley¹ b. 15 Jun 1826, d. 16 Feb 1907
Catherine M. Beezley¹ b. 1830
Margaret Jane Beezley^5,1 b. 1831, d. 1920
Saba Beezley¹ b. 1833
Mabel Beezley¹ b. 1835
Rachel Beezley¹ b. 15 Apr 1837, d. 17 Apr 1924
Paul Beezley+¹ b. 24 Mar 1839, d. 3 May 1915

Citations

[S613] Richard & Mary Schmitt (AF97-116145) Jean Marie Minert (AF93-104544), "Ancestral File, Beezley Family", Ancestral File.
[S114] Unknown author, Biographical History of Pottawattamie County.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Adam Routzahn¹

M, b. 29 May 1806

Last Edited

4 Feb 2001

Marriage*

Adam Routzahn married Mary Poffenberger at Maryland.¹

Birth*

Adam Routzahn was born on 29 May 1806 at Middletown, Frederick, Maryland.^1,2

(Witness) Birth

He witnessed the birth of Finis Earl Sullivan on 7 November 1899 at Adair, Missouri.³

Family

Mary Poffenberger

Child

Joshua Routzahn+¹ b. 31 Oct 1832, d. 24 Feb 1900

Citations

[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio.
[S544] Ancestry.com, "World Family Tree Entry", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Poffenberger

Last Edited

6 Oct 2001

Married Name

Her married name was Routzahn.

Marriage*

Mary Poffenberger married Adam Routzahn at Maryland.¹

Family

Adam Routzahn b. 29 May 1806

Child

Joshua Routzahn+ b. 31 Oct 1832, d. 24 Feb 1900

Citations

[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio.

Henry Whitmore¹

M, b. 1 April 1800, d. 21 September 1879

Last Edited

4 Sep 2001

Marriage*

Henry Whitmore married Sarah Jones.²

Birth*

Henry Whitmore was born on 1 April 1800 at Virginia.^2,3

Death*

He died on 21 September 1879 at Miami, Ohio, at age 79; buried at Casstown Cemetery.^2,3

Family

Sarah Jones b. 1 Apr 1812, d. 14 Sep 1843

Child

David J. Whitmore+² b. 1836, d. 1905

Citations

[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio.
[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio, page 541.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries.

Sarah Jones¹

F, b. 1 April 1812, d. 14 September 1843

Last Edited

4 Sep 2001

Married Name

Her married name was Whitmore.¹

Marriage*

Sarah Jones married Henry Whitmore.²

Birth*

Sarah Jones was born on 1 April 1812 at Kentucky.^1,3

Death*

She died on 14 September 1843 at Miami, Ohio, at age 31; buried in Casstown Cemetery.^1,3

Family

Henry Whitmore b. 1 Apr 1800, d. 21 Sep 1879

Child

David J. Whitmore+¹ b. 1836, d. 1905

Citations

[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio.
[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio, page 541.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries.

Charity Field¹

F, b. 1851

Father

John Field² b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902

Mother

Mary Ann Wood² b. 5 Jun 1825, d. c 1895

Last Edited

19 Feb 2003

Birth*

Charity Field was born in 1851 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 181, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.³

Census*

Charity Field appeared on the census of 1870 at Holt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, living with parents.⁴

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 9, occupation farmer, renting, seven children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 1 January 1872,her married name was Antrim.⁵

Marriage*

Charity Field married Samuel Antrim on 1 January 1872 at Vermillion, Indiana.⁵

Census

Charity Field appeared on the census of 1880 not found in 1880 census.⁶

Family

Samuel Antrim b. 1845

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Vermillion Book 4, page 510.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Olive V. Field¹

F, b. 1 December 1853, d. 27 January 1920

Father

John Field² b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902

Mother

Mary Ann Wood² b. 5 Jun 1825, d. c 1895

Last Edited

5 Jan 2015

Birth*

Olive V. Field was born on 1 December 1853 at Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 181, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Olive V. Field appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 9, occupation farmer, renting, seven children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Olive V. Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, in the household of John Field; page 101C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁶

Census*

Olive V. Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, page 101, single, living with parents.⁶

Married Name

As of 25 October 1896,her married name was Eddington.⁷

Marriage*

She married Benjamin F. Eddington on 25 October 1896 at Fulton, Indiana; by Rev. L. Newman.⁷

Census*

Olive V. Field and Benjamin F. Eddington appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 59, sheet 8A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 13 years, no children.⁸

(Witness) Probate

Olive V. Field witnessed the probate of the estate of E. Wilson Field on 30 September 1919 at Nemaha, Kansas; J.C. Lichty, Administrator.⁹

(Witness) Census

Olive V. Field appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin F. Eddington; ED 94, sheet 1B, occupation laborer, renting, no children, spelled "Edington."¹⁰

Death*

Olive V. Field died on 27 January 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 66; of tuberculosis, buried at Citizens Cemetery according to obituary, but not listed in Tombaugh index; no children.³

Obit

Olive V.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 January 1920:

Mrs. Benjamain EDDINGTON, age 66, died Tuesday evening of tuberculosis. She had been sick for the past three years and has never been out of her home but three times during this period. Mrs. Eddington’s maiden name was Olive FIELDS, the daughter of John and Mary FIELDS, and was born in Vermillion county, Indiana, Dec. 1, 1853. On October 25, 1896, she was united in marriage to Benjamin EDDINGTON. No children were born to this union. She has one brother, Jason FIELDS, of Sebetha, Kansas who survives her. The funeral will be held in Hoover’s Chapel, Friday afternoon, Rev. CRANE of the United Brethren church in charge.Burial will be made in the Citizens cemetery.³

Family

Benjamin F. Eddington b. 1859

Citations

[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 January 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 332.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S477] Probate File of Wilson Field unknown file number.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William M. Field^1,2

M, b. February 1855, d. 24 December 1916

Father

John Field³ b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902

Mother

Mary Ann Wood³ b. 5 Jun 1825, d. c 1895

Last Edited

5 Jan 2015

Birth*

William M. Field was born in February 1855 at Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 181, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

William M. Field appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 9, occupation farmer, renting, seven children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

William M. Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, in the household of John Field; page 101C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁷

Census*

William M. Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, page 101C, single, living with parents.⁷

Marriage*

He married Mary E. Judd on 4 December 1884 at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas; by J.E. Corwin, J.P.^1,2

Census

William M. Field appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas, ED 127, Sheet 13, occupation day laborer, renting, married 15 years, 2 children.¹

Census*

He and Mary E. Judd appeared on the census of 1905 at Danville P.O., Odell Twp., Harper, Kansas, page 47, renting, three children.⁸

Death*

William M. Field died on 24 December 1916 at Alva (probably), Woods, Oklahoma, at age 61; no Oklahoma death record found.⁹

Family

Mary E. Judd b. Jul 1861

Children

Mary Catherine (Katie) Field+¹ b. Sep 1885
Clyde Field¹ b. Nov 1891
Hazel Marie Field¹⁰ b. 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S478] Nemaha County Clerk, Nemaha County, Kansas Marriage Records, Book CC, page 106.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870-1880-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1905 Kansas State Census.
[S482] Nemaha County, Kansas Deeds and Affidavits: Affidavit of Katie Edmonson, 21 January 1920, Book 151, page 589, County Clerk.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jason Ray Field^1,2

M, b. 18 February 1857, d. 1941

Father

John Field³ b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902

Mother

Mary Ann Wood³ b. 5 Jun 1825, d. c 1895

Last Edited

11 Jan 2015

Birth*

Jason Ray Field was born on 18 February 1857 at Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 181, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Jason Ray Field appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 9, occupation farmer, renting, seven children at home.⁶

Moved*

Jason Ray Field moved to Nemaha, Kansas, in 1878; and stayed there only briefly, returning to Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, in the household of John Field; page 101C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁷

Census*

Jason Ray Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, page 101C, single, living with parents.⁷

Marriage*

He married Eliza Matilda Harper, daughter of Benjamin Harper Jr. and Emily Payton, on 25 December 1883 at Montezuma (nearby), Vermillion, Indiana; or Parke.^8,4,9

Moved

Jason Ray Field moved to Danville, Harper, Kansas, on 17 October 1891; staying there four years before moving to a farm near Freeport.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Silver Creek Twp., Harper, Kansas, ED 63, Sheet 4A, page 241A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, two children, two living at home, John Field living with family.¹⁰

Moved

He moved to Attica, Harper, Kansas, in 1907; living there until the death of Eliza in 1927; afterwards, he lived with his sons at their residences.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, ED 75, Sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned land, married 26 years, 3 children, 2 living at home.⁸

(Witness) Probate

He witnessed the probate of the estate of E. Wilson Field on 30 September 1919 at Nemaha, Kansas; J.C. Lichty, Administrator.¹¹

Census

Jason Ray Field appeared on the census of 7 February 1920 at Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, ED 77, Sheet IIIA, page 192, occupation farmer, one child at home.¹²

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Eliza Matilda Harper in June 1927 at Attica, Harper, Kansas; buried at the Attica Cemetery.^13,4

Census

Jason Ray Field appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, ED 39-10, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, Ray and Lela were living with him.¹⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 Booker, Lipscomb, Texas, in the household of Harry Edward Field; ED 140-2, sheet 1A, occupation section foreman - railroad, renting, 3 children and father at home.¹⁵

Obit

Jason Ray's obituary was published in the Attica Newspaper on 1941:

Aged Attica Farmer Dies Sunday After Long Illness. Services Held Tuesday Afternoon at Attica Methodist Church; Burial in the Attica Cemetery.

Jason R. Field, 84-year-old Attica farmer, passed away at his home last Sunday, following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist church in Attica, with Rev. S.E. Dorsett, pastor of the Faith Fundamentalist Baptist church of Anthony, officiating. The Elliott Funeral home of Anthony was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Attica cemetery.

Mr. Field was born on February 18, 1857, near Columbus, Ohio. At the age of 21, he first came to Nemaha county, Kansas, remaining only a short time, and then returned to Indiana. On December 25, 1883, he was married to Matilda Harper.

The Field family moved to Kansas, settling at Danville on October 17, 1891. The family resided in Danville for four years, then moved to a farm near Freeport. In 1907 they moved to their home south of Attica where they resided until the death of Mrs. Field, in June, 1927. Since that time, Mr. Field has made his home with his son, Harry, at Spearman, and Booker, Texas; with Grover, at Offerle, Kansas; and with Ray, on the home place, south of Attica. Mr. Field returned to Attica on August 5 of this year.

He was preceded in death by his wife, and one daughter, who died in infancy. Survivors in the immediately family are: three sons, Grover Field, Offerle, Kansas; Harry Field, Booker, Texas; and Ray Field, of Attica.

Death*

He died in 1941 at Attica, Harper, Kansas; at the home of his son Ray, buried at the Attica Cemetery.¹³

Family

Eliza Matilda Harper b. Apr 1865, d. Jun 1927

Children

Grover Cleveland Field+^16,17 b. 6 Nov 1884, d. Dec 1963
Harry Edward Field+⁸ b. 17 Jul 1891, d. Feb 1974
Ray Clifford Field+⁸ b. 18 Sep 1902, d. 24 May 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880, 1900-1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Grover C. Field, Form SS-5.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S292] Anthony Republican (Check), 1941.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Form SS-5 for Grover Field.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S477] Probate File of Wilson Field unknown file number.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S294] Et al. Harper County Genealogical Society, Harper County, Kansas Cemetery Records, Attica Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S265] Anthony Republican, 27 May 1998.

E. Wilson Field¹

M, b. 16 January 1862, d. 2 October 1919

Father

John Field² b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902

Mother

Mary Ann Wood³ b. 5 Jun 1825, d. c 1895

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

E. Wilson Field was born on 16 January 1862 at Helt/Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana.^1,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 9, occupation farmer, renting, seven children at home.²

(Witness) Census

E. Wilson Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, in the household of John Field; page 101C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁵

Census*

E. Wilson Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, page 101C, single, occupation farm laborer, living with parents.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Rock Creek Twp., Nemaha, Kansas, ED 126, Sheet 2, page 177A, occupation farmer, owned land, living alone.⁶

Death

He died on 27 September 1919 at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas, at age 57.⁷

Probate*

His estate was probated on 30 September 1919 at Nemaha, Kansas; J.C. Lichty, Administrator.⁸

Obit*

E. Wilson's obituary was published in the Sabetha Herald on 2 October 1919:

Death of E.W. Field.
Funeral services for the late E. W. Field were held at the Reinhart undertaking chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Reverend Vernon conducting the service. J.R. Field of Attica, Kas., brother, G.C. Field of Offerle, Kas., nephew, and Mrs. Fred Pautz of Hiawatha, second cousin of the deceased were here. Interment was in the Sabetha cemetery.
E.W. Field was 58 years of age. He was born in Vermillion county, Ind., January 16, 1862. G.C. Field left Sabetha in 1883. E.W. Field left the ten acre farm south of Sabetha and the farm equipment. J.C. Lichty has been appointed administrator of the estate. The effects will be sold at public auction.⁹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870-1880-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S463] Sabetha Herald, Obituary of E.W. Field, 2 October 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S477] Probate File of Wilson Field unknown file number, Petition for Lettersof Administration.
[S477] Probate File of Wilson Field unknown file number.
[S463] Sabetha Herald, 2 October 1919.

Mary Catherine Field¹

F, b. January 1866, d. between 1901 and 1906

Father

John Field² b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902

Mother

Mary Ann Wood³ b. 5 Jun 1825, d. c 1895

Last Edited

7 Jan 2012

Birth*

Mary Catherine Field was born in January 1866 at Helt/Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 Clinton Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of John Field; page 9, occupation farmer, renting, seven children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Catherine Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, in the household of John Field; page 101C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁵

Census*

Mary Catherine Field appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Hunter Twp., Edgar, Illinois, page 101 C, living with parents.⁵

Married Name

As of 23 December 1892,her married name was Sunderland.^4,6

Marriage*

She married Alvin Brown Sunderland, son of George W. Sunderland and Louisa Anne Field, on 23 December 1892 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; by A.J. Briggs, minister.^4,7

Census

Mary Catherine Field and Alvin Brown Sunderland appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Odell Twp., Harper, Kansas, ED 71, sheet 4A, page 292, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, no children with this marriage, two children at home.⁸

Death*

Mary Catherine Field died between 1901 and 1906 at Harper, Kansas; no children.⁴

Family

Alvin Brown Sunderland b. 19 Sep 1857, d. 30 Dec 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S128] Mrs. Stuart R. Bolin, Franklin County Marriages, Book F, page 13.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

John Knight¹

M, b. 3 February 1779, d. 10 December 1836

Father

William Knight b. 1751, d. 30 Apr 1820

Mother

Priscilla Corbly b. 1762, d. 9 Mar 1833

Last Edited

16 Mar 2005

Birth*

John Knight was born on 3 February 1779 at Greene, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Azubah Wilson, daughter of John Wilson and Lydia "Amy" Thatcher, on 3 February 1802 at Hamilton, Ohio.^3,4,5

Land Purch*

On 21 October 1806 John Knight purchased land at Lost Creek Twp., Miami, Ohio, receiving a patent for 160 acres on that date.

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Azubah Wilson circa 1817 at Lost Creek Twp., Miami, Ohio; probably buried in Lost Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, but there is no marker.

Marriage*

John Knight married Abigail Green on 28 June 1818 at Miami, Ohio; following the death of his first wife Abigail previously was married to Thomas Green, who died about 1813.⁶

Moved*

John Knight moved to Delphi, Carroll, Indiana, on 17 November 1828.¹

Note*

He was a founding trustee of the Delphi Baptist Church in 1829.

Death*

He died on 10 December 1836 at Carroll, Indiana, at age 57; buried in Robinson (Baum) Cemetery; record is transcribed incorrectly as 1837 in some sources.^1,2

Family 1

Azubah Wilson b. 17 May 1785, d. c 1817

Children

Lydia Knight b. c 1803
William Knight+⁷ b. c 1804, d. 6 Jan 1849
Talitha Knight+⁷ b. c 1809
Jonathan Knight⁷ b. 1810
Lucinda Knight+⁷ b. 1812
Malinda Knight+ b. 1816
Mahala Knight+¹ b. 2 Apr 1817, d. 24 Sep 1882

Family 2

Abigail Green b. 1786

Children

Mary Knight⁷ b. c 1819
Delila Knight+⁷ b. 1822
Corbly M. Knight+¹ b. 14 Dec 1823, d. 6 Feb 1894
Harriet A.N. Knight+⁷ b. 1827

Citations

[S86] IKingman Brothers, History of Carroll County, Indiana, page 255.
[S87] DAR Charles Carroll Chapter, Cemetery Records Carroll County Indiana.
[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
[S143] Reverend David McDonald, "Ancestral File of John Wilson", Ancestral File.
[S322] AMarjorie Byrnside Burress, Hamilton County, Ohio Marriages 1789-1817.
[S52] Ohio D.A.R., Miami County, Ohio Marriages.
[S156] Probate File of John Knight unknown file number.

Lois A. Wicks¹

F, b. 13 September 1917, d. January 1989

Father

Earl Wicks b. 21 Jul 1871, d. 29 Oct 1957

Mother

Maude H. O'Daffer b. 28 Aug 1896, d. 27 Aug 1981

Last Edited

9 Aug 2004

Birth*

Lois A. Wicks was born on 13 September 1917 at Indiana; lived in Mishawaka in 1981.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Earl Wicks; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation illegible, renting, 1 child.¹

(Witness) Census

Lois A. Wicks appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Earl Wicks; ED 11, sheet 10B, occupation truck driver-milling company, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 3 children and his father.³

Death*

Lois A. Wicks died in January 1989 at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, at age 71; apparently never married.²

Citations

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

Charlene Wicks¹

F, b. 10 January 1920, d. 27 September 2008

Father

Earl Wicks¹ b. 21 Jul 1871, d. 29 Oct 1957

Mother

Maude H. O'Daffer¹ b. 28 Aug 1896, d. 27 Aug 1981

Last Edited

5 Jul 2012

Birth*

Charlene Wicks was born on 10 January 1920 at Indiana; married name Speed, lived in Newark, N.J. in 1981.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Earl Wicks; ED 11, sheet 10B, occupation truck driver-milling company, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 3 children and his father.³

Death*

Charlene Wicks died on 27 September 2008 at Orange, Essex, New Jersey, at age 88.²

Citations

[S74] South Bend Tribune, 28 August 1981, page 26.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ross Howell

M, d. 6 September 1961

Last Edited

10 Feb 2003

Marriage*

Ross Howell married Myrtle D. O'Daffer, daughter of Richard Jacob O'Daffer and Arvilla Jackson, in 1922 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana.¹

Census*

Ross Howell appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 25-13, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage, no children, mother in law and a lodger named Jack Daugherty living with them.²

Death*

He died on 6 September 1961 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.³

Family

Myrtle D. O'Daffer b. 23 Jun 1885, d. 12 Feb 1973

Citations

[S74] South Bend Tribune, Myrtle D. Howell, 12 Feb 1973.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 6 September 1961.

Virgil O'Daffer

M, b. 1881, d. 1881

Father

Richard Jacob O'Daffer b. 3 Aug 1848, d. 17 May 1925

Mother

Arvilla Jackson b. 17 Mar 1860, d. 30 Apr 1949

Last Edited

9 Sep 2001

Death*

Virgil O'Daffer died in 1881 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1881 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Citations

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

Eva G. Feiser¹

F, b. 24 December 1886, d. 1 March 1955

Father

Solomon Feiser¹ d. b 1900

Mother

Catherine Alderfer¹ b. 1867

Last Edited

5 Nov 2001

Birth*

Eva G. Feiser was born on 24 December 1886 at Argos, Marshall, Indiana.¹

Marriage

She married Nola W. O'Daffer, son of Richard Jacob O'Daffer and Arvilla Jackson, in December 1904 at Indiana.²

Married Name

As of circa 1905,her married name was O'Daffer.¹

(Witness) Death

Eva G. Feiser witnessed the death of Nola W. O'Daffer on 27 March 1909 at Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico; Nola Odaffer, 125 East Tutt street, died of tuberculosis in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Saturday. The body will be brought to South Bend for burial, arriving probably Wednesday.
The deceased, who was 25 years old, left the city for Las Vegas several weeks ago with the hope of benefiting his health. He did not gain, however, but failed gradually from the time of his going away. The parents, Mr. And Mrs. John Odaffer, Rochester, Ind; the wife, Mrs. Eva Odaffer a bride of four months; and two sisters and one brother survive. The brother and sister reside at Rochester. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. (Buried at Riverside Cemetery.)^3,4,5

Census*

Eva G. Feiser appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Portage Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 181, Sheet 3B, page 182, widowed, living with her mother and four siblings, worked as a cook in a hotel.⁶

Married Name

As of 8 April 1914,her married name was Meilke.¹

Marriage*

She married Louis H. Meilke, son of Frederick Meilke and Helena Henry, on 8 April 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana; date of license.¹

Death*

Eva G. Feiser died on 1 March 1955 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 68; no South Bend Tribune obituary, place of death not confirmed.⁷

Family

Louis H. Meilke b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 25 Jun 1965

Child

Earl D. Meilke⁸ b. 1 May 1920, d. 9 Jul 1958

Citations

[S88] Marriage License Application of Eva Odaffer and Louis Meilke.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, Nola Odaffer, 9 April 1909.
[S49] South Bend Area Genealogical Society, St. Joseph Co. Cemeteries, Riverview Cemetery.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, South Bend Weekly Tribune, 3 April 1909-9.
[S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Eva Odaffer's marriage certificate to Louis Meilke contains date of death.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, Louis H. Meilke, 25 June 1965.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, Earl D. Meilke 9 JUly 1958.

Solomon Feiser¹

M, d. before 1900

Last Edited

18 Oct 2001

Birth*

Solomon Feiser was born at Nevada.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine Alderfer.¹

Death*

Solomon Feiser died before 1900.^2,1

Family

Catherine Alderfer b. 1867

Child

Eva G. Feiser+¹ b. 24 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1955

Citations

[S88] Marriage License Application of Eva Odaffer and Louis Meilke.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Catherine Alderfer¹

F, b. 1867

Last Edited

21 Oct 2001

Married Name

Her married name was Feiser.¹

Marriage*

Catherine Alderfer married Solomon Feiser.¹

Birth*

Catherine Alderfer was born in 1867 at Indiana.^1,2

Census*

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Portage Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 181, Sheet 3B, page 182, name Kate Powers, widowed, operating a boarding house, five children.²

Family

Solomon Feiser d. b 1900

Child

Eva G. Feiser+¹ b. 24 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1955

Citations

[S88] Marriage License Application of Eva Odaffer and Louis Meilke.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Louis H. Meilke¹

M, b. 13 January 1888, d. 25 June 1965

Father

Frederick Meilke¹

Mother

Helena Henry²

Last Edited

19 Sep 2002

Birth*

Louis H. Meilke was born on 13 January 1888 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Eva G. Feiser, daughter of Solomon Feiser and Catherine Alderfer, on 8 April 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana; date of license.¹

Obit

Louis H.'s obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 25 June 1965:

Louis H. Meilke, 77, of 618 S. 33rd St., died at 3 a.m. today in the chronic illness ward of Healthwin Hospital. He had been ill eight weeks. Mr. Meilke was born on Jan. 3, 1888, in South Bend. A retired employee of the Oliver Corp., he had spent his lifetime in South Bend. His wife, the former Eva G. Feser, died March 1, 1955. Surviving are a granddaughter, Miss Kathryn A. Meilke, and a sister, Mrs. George Nichols of Battle Creek. His son, Earl, died in 1959. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, where services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Edward W. Brueseke, D.D., pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Meilke served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1908 to 1912.³

Death*

He died on 25 June 1965 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 77; buried at Riverside Cemetery.³

Family

Eva G. Feiser b. 24 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1955

Child

Earl D. Meilke⁴ b. 1 May 1920, d. 9 Jul 1958

Citations

[S88] Marriage License Application of Eva Odaffer and Louis Meilke.
[S74] South Bend Tribune.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 25 June 1965.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, Earl D. Meilke 9 JUly 1958.

Frederick Meilke¹

Last Edited

5 Oct 2001

Birth*

Frederick Meilke was born at Germany.¹

Marriage*

He married Helena Henry.²

Family

Helena Henry

Child

Louis H. Meilke+¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 25 Jun 1965

Citations

[S88] Marriage License Application of Eva Odaffer and Louis Meilke.
[S74] South Bend Tribune.

Helena Henry¹

Last Edited

5 Oct 2001

Birth*

Helena Henry was born at Germany.¹

Married Name

Her married name was Meilke.¹

Marriage*

She married Frederick Meilke.¹

Family

Frederick Meilke

Child

Louis H. Meilke+¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 25 Jun 1965

Citations

[S74] South Bend Tribune.