Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Grace Good¹

F, b. 4 May 1881, d. 31 March 1916

Last Edited

6 Jan 2012

Birth*

Grace Good was born on 4 May 1881 at Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; daughter of Silas Good and Betty Hicks.^1,2

Married Name

As of 23 October 1911,her married name was Sunderland.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Efford Sunderland, son of Elisha Sunderland and Mary Holly, on 23 October 1911 at Franklin, Ohio; by R.C. Lowe, pastor, Pilgrim Bapatist Church.^1,2

Death*

Grace Good died on 31 March 1916 at Franklin, Ohio, at age 34; following six days of labor, buried at Green Lawn Cemetery; marker not found in FindaGrave index.^3,4,5

Family

Efford Sunderland b. 6 Apr 1881, d. 27 Mar 1968

Citations

[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Grace Sunderland, Registered No. 1079, 1916.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Certificate No. 17755, 1916.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Green Lawn, Franklin, Ohio.

Eva Coleman¹

F, b. 10 July 1888, d. 9 September 1925

Last Edited

6 Jan 2012

Birth*

Eva Coleman was born on 10 July 1888 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; daughter of William Coleman and Elizabeth Wilson; 23 June 1887 on marriage license to Efford.^1,2

Married Name

As of 5 March 1923,her married name was Sunderland.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Efford Sunderland, son of Elisha Sunderland and Mary Holly, on 5 March 1923 at Franklin, Ohio; by Rev. J.H. Payne.^1,2

Death*

Eva Coleman died on 9 September 1925 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 37; buried at Union Cemetery.^1,3

Family

Efford Sunderland b. 6 Apr 1881, d. 27 Mar 1968

Citations

[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Eva Sunderland, Certificate no. 51080, 1925.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Goldie Sherrock¹

F, b. 9 January 1882, d. 27 January 1937

Last Edited

6 Jan 2012

Birth*

Goldie Sherrock was born on 9 January 1882 at Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 29 June 1903,her married name was Sunderland.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 29 June 1903, Goldie Sherrock was also known as Goldie Lillian Sherick.²

Marriage*

She married Lewis Toliver Sunderland, son of Elisha Sunderland and Mary Holly, on 29 June 1903 at Franklin, Ohio; by Daniel Hoslocker, Minister.^3,1,2

(Witness) Census

Goldie Sherrock appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Blendon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 1, Sheet 2B, occupation farm manager, renting, married 1 year, no children.⁴

(Witness) Census

Goldie Sherrock appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 228, Sheet 8, married, owned home, 3 children, occupation not legible; mother lived in home next door.⁵

(Witness) Census

Goldie Sherrock appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 151, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-building construction, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 3 children.⁶

Death*

Goldie Sherrock died on 27 January 1937 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 55; buried at Union Cemetery 30 January 1937.¹

Family

Lewis Toliver Sunderland b. 10 Sep 1879

Children

Raymond Sunderland⁵ b. 1912
Clarence T. Sunderland⁵ b. 17 Oct 1914, d. 26 Jul 1989
Naomi (Deltha) Sunderland⁵ b. 1917

Citations

[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Certificate No. 2563, 1937.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Raymond Sunderland¹

M, b. 1912

Father

Lewis Toliver Sunderland¹ b. 10 Sep 1879

Mother

Goldie Sherrock¹ b. 9 Jan 1882, d. 27 Jan 1937

Last Edited

6 Aug 2004

Birth*

Raymond Sunderland was born in 1912 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 228, Sheet 8, married, owned home, 3 children, occupation not legible; mother lived in home next door.¹

(Witness) Census

Raymond Sunderland appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 151, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-building construction, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 3 children.²

Citations

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

Clarence T. Sunderland¹

M, b. 17 October 1914, d. 26 July 1989

Father

Lewis Toliver Sunderland¹ b. 10 Sep 1879

Mother

Goldie Sherrock¹ b. 9 Jan 1882, d. 27 Jan 1937

Last Edited

6 Jan 2012

Birth*

Clarence T. Sunderland was born on 17 October 1914 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Clarence T. Sunderland appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 151, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-building construction, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 3 children.³

Death*

Clarence T. Sunderland died on 26 July 1989 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 74; WW II veteran, married, occupation janitor/cleaner furniture and home furnishing store, buried at Evergreen Burial Park.^2,4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Evergreen, Franklin, Ohio.

Naomi (Deltha) Sunderland¹

F, b. 1917

Father

Lewis Toliver Sunderland² b. 10 Sep 1879

Mother

Goldie Sherrock² b. 9 Jan 1882, d. 27 Jan 1937

Last Edited

6 Aug 2004

Birth*

Naomi (Deltha) Sunderland was born in 1917 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 228, Sheet 8, married, owned home, 3 children, occupation not legible; mother lived in home next door.²

(Witness) Census

Naomi (Deltha) Sunderland appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lewis Toliver Sunderland; ED 151, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-building construction, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 3 children.³

Citations

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

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey^1,2

F, b. 30 December 1893, d. 13 November 1948

Last Edited

7 Jan 2012

Birth*

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey was born on 30 December 1893 at Ohio.^1,3,4

Married Name

As of 13 July 1916,her married name was Sunderland.^1,5

Marriage*

She married John Erwin Sunderland, son of George W. Sunderland and Louisa Anne Field, on 13 July 1916 at Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

Census

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey and John Erwin Sunderland appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Swan Twp., Vinton, Ohio, ED 155, Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, two children at home; mother Louisa living with family.¹

(Witness) Census

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Truro Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Erwin Sunderland; ED 219, sheet 11A, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $800, 5 children at home.⁶

Death*

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey died on 13 November 1948 at Franklin, Ohio, at age 54; buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery.^7,8

Family

John Erwin Sunderland b. 27 Aug 1867, d. 9 Jun 1958

Children

John Zenas Sunderland¹ b. 9 Aug 1917, d. 25 Sep 2008
Margaret Ann Sunderland¹ b. 14 Jun 1919, d. 7 Nov 1989
Raymond Sunderland⁶ b. 1921, d. bt 1942 - 1945
Mary Sunderland⁶ b. 1922
Leona L. Sunderland⁶ b. 1927
Ruth Sunderland⁹ b. bt 1932 - 1934
Richard Sunderland⁹ b. bt 1933 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S290] Franklin County, Ohio Probate Court, Marriage Records of Franklin County Ohio, Cert. 40343.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Walnut Grove.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Evergreen, Franklin, Ohio.
[S288] Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County, Ohio Death Records, Cert. 40343.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Walnut Grove, Franklin, Ohio.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 4.

John Zenas Sunderland^1,2,3

M, b. 9 August 1917, d. 25 September 2008

Father

John Erwin Sunderland⁴ b. 27 Aug 1867, d. 9 Jun 1958

Mother

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey⁴ b. 30 Dec 1893, d. 13 Nov 1948

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

John Zenas Sunderland was born on 9 August 1917 at Franklin, Ohio.^4,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Swan Twp., Vinton, Ohio, in the household of John Erwin Sunderland and Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey; ED 155, Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, two children at home; mother Louisa living with family.⁴

(Witness) Census

John Zenas Sunderland appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Truro Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Erwin Sunderland; ED 219, sheet 11A, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $800, 5 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

John Zenas Sunderland married Mae Minnie Druggan between 1935 and 1945.⁶

Residence*

John Zenas Sunderland lived on 9 November 1989 at Groveport, Franklin, Ohio.⁷

Death*

He died on 25 September 2008 at Groveport, Franklin, Ohio, at age 91.³

Obit

John Zenas's obituary was published in the Dispatch on 28 September 2008:
SUNDERLAND John Z. Sunderland, age 91, passed away September 25, 2008. Member of Groveport 1st Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Mae, brother Ray, sister Margaret. Survived by sons, Dale (Donna) Sunderland and Todd Sunderland; daughter, Joan Adams; grandchildren, Troy Adams, Lori (Tony) Kopyar and Jay Sunderland; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jenna; brothers, Erwin (Lenora) and Harold "Dick" (Judy); sisters, Mary McGath, Leona Flynn and Ruth (Bill) Croxton; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the MYERS-WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Ohio, Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Groveport 1st Baptist Church. Reverend Greg Cooper officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery.⁸

Family

Mae Minnie Druggan b. 12 Apr 1920, d. 30 Apr 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 3.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Franklin, Vol. 32404, Cert. 039278.
[S289] Columbus Dispatch, Margaret Eisnicher, 9 November 1989.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Margaret Ann Sunderland¹

F, b. 14 June 1919, d. 7 November 1989

Father

John Erwin Sunderland¹ b. 27 Aug 1867, d. 9 Jun 1958

Mother

Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey¹ b. 30 Dec 1893, d. 13 Nov 1948

Last Edited

8 Dec 2004

Birth*

Margaret Ann Sunderland was born on 14 June 1919 at Vinton, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Swan Twp., Vinton, Ohio, in the household of John Erwin Sunderland and Leona S. (Veronica) Lorey; ED 155, Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, two children at home; mother Louisa living with family.¹

(Witness) Census

Margaret Ann Sunderland appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Truro Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Erwin Sunderland; ED 219, sheet 11A, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $800, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of between 1935 and 1945,her married name was Eisnicher.⁴

Marriage*

Margaret Ann Sunderland married John Eisnicher between 1935 and 1945.⁴

Death*

Margaret Ann Sunderland died on 7 November 1989 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 70.^2,5

Obit

Margaret Ann's obituary was published in the Columbus Dispatch on 9 November 1989:

Margaret Ann (Sunderland) Eisnicher, age 70, of Columbus, Tuesday, at her residence. Former employee Western Electric. Survived by husband, John Eisnicher; daughter and son-in-law, Pegy and William VanScyoc of Columbus, son and daughter in law, John Charles and Donna Eisnicher of Columbus, grandchildren, Kelley and Michael VanScyoc, Alisa and Gregory Elsnicher, sisters and brothers in law, Leona and Bill Flynn of Sabastian, Fla., Mary and Russ McGath of Whitehall, Ruth and Bill Croxton of Woodbridge, Va; brothers and sisters in law John and Mae Sunderland of Groveport, Irvin and Lois Sunderland of Gahanna, Dick and Judy Sunderland of Orient; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by brother Raymond Sunderland. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. [Columbus Dispatch, Thursday, November 9, 1989, p. 3D]⁵

Family

John Eisnicher b. bt 1915 - 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S289] Columbus Dispatch, Margaret Eisnicher, 9 Novermber 1989.
[S289] Columbus Dispatch, 9 November 1989.

Edith Sunderland¹

F, b. 1899

Father

George W. Sunderland¹ b. 20 Oct 1827, d. 14 Feb 1911

Mother

Louisa Anne Field¹ b. 23 Feb 1831, d. 21 Jul 1924

Last Edited

3 Dec 2004

Birth*

Edith Sunderland was born in 1899 at Franklin, Ohio; granddaughter, parents unknown.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of George W. Sunderland; ED 197, Sheet 7A, occupation own income,owned home, married 59 years, 7 children, 6 living, granddaughter Edith (age 11) living with them.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

George Sunderland¹

M, b. 10 May 1874, d. 10 October 1957

Father

Unknown Father Sunderland¹

Mother

Elizabeth Sunderland¹ b. 28 Feb 1854, d. 1957

Last Edited

7 Jan 2012

Birth*

George Sunderland was born on 10 May 1874 at Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of George W. Sunderland; page 247 B, occupation farmer, two children, three grandchildren, George (6), John (4), Edward (1.)¹

Marriage*

George Sunderland married Julia Ann Gardner on 2 December 1894 at Franklin, Ohio; apparently Julie was previously married to Shafer.^2,3

Immigration*

George Sunderland and Julia Ann Gardner immigrated on 22 August 1907 to Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.⁴

Census*

George Sunderland and Julia Ann Gardner appeared on the census of 1916 at District 32, Alberta, Canada, ED B10, page 5, occupation farmer, his brother Edward (single) lived with them, and they lived next to the Delmar & Annie Locke family.⁵

Death*

George Sunderland died on 10 October 1957 at Metiskow, Alberta, Canada, at age 83.^2,4

Family

Julia Ann Gardner b. 1867, d. 13 Apr 1951

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 5.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S2072] Joy Clarridge, "Locke/Shafer Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population Canada.

John Alvin Sunderland^1,2

M, b. 10 June 1876, d. 1951

Father

Unknown Father Sunderland¹

Mother

Elizabeth Sunderland¹ b. 28 Feb 1854, d. 1957

Last Edited

7 Jan 2012

Birth*

John Alvin Sunderland was born on 10 June 1876 at Franklin, Ohio; 10 June 1877 on first marriage license, Elizabeth Sunderland mother, no father; 27 Aug 1877 on second;
On first license, dob 10 June 1877, b. Worthington, mother Elizabeth Sunderland, no father; on second, dob 27 Aug 1877, b. Pittsburgh, George and Louisa Field Sunderland.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

John Alvin Sunderland married Grace Belle Shafer, daughter of Nelson M. Shafer and Julia Ann Gardner, on 22 February 1900 at Franklin, Ohio; by W.F. Griswold, J.P.^5,3

Census*

John Alvin Sunderland appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, ED 197, Sheet 6A, page 283, occupation railroad laborer, renting, married, no wife present, four children.⁶

Census

He and Grace Belle Shafer appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, ED 196, sheet 11A, occupation laborer-street railway, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living; Grace and Jim are present here but do not appear in the April 15 entry.⁶

Residence*

John Alvin Sunderland lived in 1913 at Clansman District, Alberta, Canada; he and Grace divorced not later than 4 Nov 1913, when Grace married Ervin B. Huston.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1916 at Hillcrest, Barth River District 32, Alberta, Canada, District 8B, page 14, occupation farmer, listed as widowed, 4 children.⁷

Marriage*

He married Vernoica S. Lorey on 13 July 1916 at Franklin, Ohio; by Jacob Becker, J.P.⁴

Death*

John Alvin Sunderland died in 1951 at Alberta, Canada.³

Family 1

Grace Belle Shafer b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 31 May 1972

Children

Nellie M. Sunderland⁶ b. 22 Mar 1901, d. 17 Feb 1991
George Edward Sunderland+⁶ b. 20 Feb 1903, d. 14 Mar 1973
Edna E. Sunderland+⁶ b. 26 Mar 1905
Stanford Leslie Sunderland⁶ b. 29 Jan 1907, d. 25 Feb 1984
James Chester Sunderland⁶ b. 16 Dec 1908, d. 20 Jun 1978

Family 2

Vernoica S. Lorey b. 30 Dec 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Form SS-5 for George E. Sunderland is the source for the middle name.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 6.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Form SS-5 submitted by George Edward Sunderland.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population Canada 1916.

Edward Sunderland¹

M, b. 20 December 1878, d. 1943

Father

Unknown Father Sunderland¹

Mother

Elizabeth Sunderland¹ b. 28 Feb 1854, d. 1957

Last Edited

6 Jan 2012

Birth*

Edward Sunderland was born on 20 December 1878 at Worthington, Franklin, Ohio.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Edward Sunderland married Maude M. Sebring on 26 August 1907 at Franklin, Ohio; by Rev. King, Maude was divorced from John W. Parmenter.^2,3

Marriage*

Edward Sunderland married Minnie (Mrs.) Skinner circa 1915 at Provost, Alberta, Canada.²

(Witness) Census

Edward Sunderland appeared on the census of 1916 District 32, Alberta, Canada, in the household of George Sunderland and Julia Ann Gardner; ED B10, page 5, occupation farmer, his brother Edward (single) lived with them, and they lived next to the Delmar & Annie Locke family.⁴

Death*

Edward Sunderland died in 1943 at Elk Point, Alberta, Canada.²

Family 1

Maude M. Sebring b. 9 Oct 1883

Family 2

Minnie (Mrs.) Skinner b. c 1885, d. 3 Nov 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 6.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population Canada.

Nellie M. Sunderland¹

F, b. 22 March 1901, d. 17 February 1991

Father

John Alvin Sunderland¹ b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 1951

Mother

Grace Belle Shafer b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 31 May 1972

Last Edited

7 Jan 2012

Birth*

Nellie M. Sunderland was born on 22 March 1901 at Worthington, Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland; ED 197, Sheet 6A, page 283, occupation railroad laborer, renting, married, no wife present, four children.¹

(Witness) Census

Nellie M. Sunderland appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland and Grace Belle Shafer; ED 196, sheet 11A, occupation laborer-street railway, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living; Grace and Jim are present here but do not appear in the April 15 entry.¹

(Witness) Census

Nellie M. Sunderland appeared on the census of 1916 Hillcrest, Barth River District 32, Alberta, Canada, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland; District 8B, page 14, occupation farmer, listed as widowed, 4 children.³

Death*

Nellie M. Sunderland died on 17 February 1991 at Wetaskwin, Alberta, Canada, at age 89.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 11.
[S1] Census of Population Canada 1916.

George Edward Sunderland^1,2

M, b. 20 February 1903, d. 14 March 1973

Father

John Alvin Sunderland¹ b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 1951

Mother

Grace Belle Shafer b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 31 May 1972

Last Edited

6 Jan 2012

Birth*

George Edward Sunderland was born on 20 February 1903 at Worthington, Franklin, Ohio.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland; ED 197, Sheet 6A, page 283, occupation railroad laborer, renting, married, no wife present, four children.¹

(Witness) Census

George Edward Sunderland appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland and Grace Belle Shafer; ED 196, sheet 11A, occupation laborer-street railway, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living; Grace and Jim are present here but do not appear in the April 15 entry.¹

(Witness) Census

George Edward Sunderland appeared on the census of 1916 Hillcrest, Barth River District 32, Alberta, Canada, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland; District 8B, page 14, occupation farmer, listed as widowed, 4 children.⁵

Marriage*

George Edward Sunderland married Nora Lewis Muncie on 16 January 1926 at Franklin, Ohio; by Rev. A.H. Knipping.^6,2,4

Census*

George Edward Sunderland appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, OHio, ED 215, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-golf course, owned home valued at $1,000, radio, 3 children at home.⁶

Residence*

He lived on 4 December 1936 at 261 Rosslyn Avenue, Worthington, Franklin, Ohio; worked at Northwest Coal Co., located at 942 W. 3rd Ave., Columbus.³

Marriage*

He married Mary (Maria) C. Crnac between 1962 and 1972.⁷

Death*

George Edward Sunderland died on 14 March 1973 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 70; buried at the Walnut Grove Cemetery.^8,9,10

Obit

George Edward's obituary was published in the Columbus Dispatch on 15 March 1973:

George E. Sunderland, age 70, 261 Rosslyn Ave. Wednesday at home. Retired contractor. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Willis W. and Raymond E. Sunderland, both of Worthington; daughter, Mrs. John (Marie) O'Brien of Powell; 11 grandchildren; brothers Stanford Sunderland, Alberta, Canada, James Sunderland, Milton, Fla; sisters, Mrs. John (Nellie) Kuminski and Mrs. Charles (Edna) Wagner, both of Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Ben (Midge) Long, Cols., O; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Sat., Rev. Roger Bixler officiating. Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery. [Columbus Dispatch, Thursday, March 15, 1973, p. 31A]¹¹

(Witness) Obit

He witnessed the Obit of Mary (Maria) C. Crnac on 15 May 2001 at Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio,
SUNDERLAND Mary (Maria) C. Sunderland, age 79, Saturday, May 12, 2001 at The Laurels of Norworth. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband George E. Sunderland; brother Antonio Crnac of Croatia. She is survived by George's family, Marie (John) O'Brien of Powell, Raymond (Zella) Sunderland, and Willis (Dorothy) Sunderland of Worthington; family in Croatia, Giovanni Crnac, Angela, Anna (Giuseppe) Zlatic of Umago; and many friends. Friends may call Tuesday 5-8.⁷

Family 1

Nora Lewis Muncie b. 24 Apr 1908, d. 11 Feb 1962

Children

Willis Ward Sunderland^6,12 b. 5 Nov 1926, d. 13 Nov 2007
Raymond Edward Sunderland^6,13 b. 11 May 1928
Rose Marie Sunderland^6,13 b. 21 Jun 1928

Family 2

Mary (Maria) C. Crnac b. 20 Jul 1921, d. 15 May 2001

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 11.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Form SS-5.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population Canada 1916.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S289] Columbus Dispatch, 15 May 2001.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S289] Columbus Dispatch, George E. Sunderland, 15 March 1973, page 31A.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Volume 21259, certificate 028176.
[S289] Columbus Dispatch, 15 March 1973.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 16.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 17.

Edna E. Sunderland¹

F, b. 26 March 1905

Father

John Alvin Sunderland¹ b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 1951

Mother

Grace Belle Shafer b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 31 May 1972

Last Edited

8 Dec 2004

Birth*

Edna E. Sunderland was born on 26 March 1905 at Worthington, Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Edna E. Sunderland appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland and Grace Belle Shafer; ED 196, sheet 11A, occupation laborer-street railway, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living; Grace and Jim are present here but do not appear in the April 15 entry.¹

(Witness) Census

Edna E. Sunderland appeared on the census of 1916 Hillcrest, Barth River District 32, Alberta, Canada, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland; District 8B, page 14, occupation farmer, listed as widowed, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 2 June 1923,her married name was Wagner.²

Marriage*

Edna E. Sunderland married Charles Wagner on 2 June 1923 at Provost, Alberta, Canada.²

Residence*

Edna E. Sunderland lived in 1997 at Claresholm, Alberta, Canada; with her son Charles.²

Family

Charles Wagner b. 15 Jun 1897, d. 1985

Children

Margaret Amelia Wagner⁴ b. 15 May 1924, d. 14 Dec 1996
Charles Alvin Wagner⁵ b. 1929, d. 15 Mar 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 11.
[S1] Census of Population Canada 1916.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 17.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 18.

Stanford Leslie Sunderland^1,2

M, b. 29 January 1907, d. 25 February 1984

Father

John Alvin Sunderland¹ b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 1951

Mother

Grace Belle Shafer b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 31 May 1972

Last Edited

3 Dec 2004

Birth*

Stanford Leslie Sunderland was born on 29 January 1907 at Worthington, Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Stanford Leslie Sunderland appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland and Grace Belle Shafer; ED 196, sheet 11A, occupation laborer-street railway, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living; Grace and Jim are present here but do not appear in the April 15 entry.¹

Moved*

Stanford Leslie Sunderland moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 1912.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1916 Hillcrest, Barth River District 32, Alberta, Canada, in the household of John Alvin Sunderland; District 8B, page 14, occupation farmer, listed as widowed, 4 children.³

Death*

Stanford Leslie Sunderland died on 25 February 1984 at Alberta, Canada, at age 77; married Stina Olson.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S859] Willis W. Sunderland, Sunderland-Field Family History, page 12.
[S1] Census of Population Canada 1916.

Barbara Britton¹

F, b. 1838

Father

Joseph Britton¹ b. 1811

Mother

Lucinda Knight¹ b. 1812

Last Edited

2 Dec 2001

Birth*

Barbara Britton was born in 1838 at Hamilton, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 August 1850 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Britton; page 240, 11th Ward, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $3,000, two children.¹

(Witness) Census

Barbara Britton appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 Cincinnatti, Hamilton, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Britton; page 275/555, ward 11, occupation "dragman," real estate valued at $5,600, two children.²

Citations

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

Emma Britton¹

F, b. 1841

Father

Joseph Britton¹ b. 1811

Mother

Lucinda Knight¹ b. 1812

Last Edited

2 Dec 2001

Birth*

Emma Britton was born in 1841 at Hamilton, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 August 1850 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Britton; page 240, 11th Ward, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $3,000, two children.¹

(Witness) Census

Emma Britton appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 Cincinnatti, Hamilton, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Britton; page 275/555, ward 11, occupation "dragman," real estate valued at $5,600, two children.²

Citations

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

Margaret Enyart¹

Last Edited

21 Jan 2002

Married Name

Her married name was Graffis.¹

Marriage*

Margaret Enyart married Jacob Graffis.¹

Family

Jacob Graffis

Child

Levi M. Graffis¹ b. 25 Dec 1856, d. 21 Jul 1926

Citations

[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, information on Graffis-Lunsford marriage application.

William John (Bill) Slisher¹

M, b. 5 June 1898, d. 14 March 1943

Father

John Henry Slisher² b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner² b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

18 Nov 2004

Birth*

William John (Bill) Slisher was born on 5 June 1898 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana; draft registration date is 4 June 1898.^2,3,4,5

Name Variation

As of 5 June 1898, William John (Bill) Slisher was also known as William Frederich (Fredric) Slisher difference in middle name unknown.^3,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 34, Sheet 2A, Ward 1, occupation laborer, renting, married three years, one child, a niece, Peal Eu??t, age 10 living with them.²

(Witness) Census

William John (Bill) Slisher appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 54, Sheet 13B, Ward 1, occupation illegible, married 13 years, 5 children, all at home.²

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 William John (Bill) Slisher registered for the draft at Hammond, Lake, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by __ Tank Car Corp. as a painter, single.⁵

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."⁶

Death*

William John (Bill) Slisher died on 14 March 1943 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 44; not married, buried 17 March 1943 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁷

Obit

William John (Bill)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 16 March 1943:

William J. SLISHER, aged 44, died in Chicago Sunday morning. His death resulted from a heart attack. The deceased was born June 5, 1898, son of John and Ella SLISHER, Macy. He had resided at one time in Macy, but at the present time was living in Chicago. He was a member of the Hammond Christian church. The survivors of the late Mr. Slisher are his father, John SLISHER, of Macy; his brothers, Paul [SLISHER] and Charles [SLISHER], of Macy; Carl [SLISHER] of Chicago; and Devoe [SLISHER], of Michigan City; and one sister, Mrs. Zadie GUNTER, of Michigan City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 in the Macy Christian church with Rev. R. M. Black, of Macy, conducting. The body was brought to Rochester this morning, then to the Ditmire Chapel of Fulton, where friends may call.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 March 1943.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, William J. Slisher, 16 March 1943.

Paul Vernon Slisher¹

M, b. 22 January 1902, d. 3 May 1980

Father

John Henry Slisher² b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner² b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

16 May 2016

Birth*

Paul Vernon Slisher was born on 22 January 1902 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 54, Sheet 13B, Ward 1, occupation illegible, married 13 years, 5 children, all at home.²

(Witness) Census

Paul Vernon Slisher appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."⁵

Marriage*

Paul Vernon Slisher married Mary E. Burdine, daughter of William E. Burdine, on 20 April 1930 at Miami, Indiana; no marriage record.^6,7

(Witness) Census

Paul Vernon Slisher appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 52-2, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, widowed, 3 children at home.⁶

Census*

Paul Vernon Slisher and Mary E. Burdine appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.⁸

Residence*

Paul Vernon Slisher lived on 4 March 1946 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.⁹

Death*

He died on 3 May 1980 at Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, at age 78.^3,7

Family

Mary E. Burdine b. 17 Jun 1911, d. 10 Aug 2002

Children

Robert Aaron Slisher+⁷ b. 20 Feb 1935, d. 16 Jan 1982
Richard Lewis Slisher+⁷ b. 7 Jun 1938
Ruth Joann Slisher+⁷ b. 27 Mar 1947, d. 29 Oct 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S651] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Hammond, Indiana Birth Records, Book Ch-3, page 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, John Slisher, 4 March 1946.

Carl Herbert Slisher^1,2

M, b. 26 September 1904, d. 25 May 1965

Father

John Henry Slisher¹ b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner¹ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

29 Mar 2003

Birth*

Carl Herbert Slisher was born on 26 September 1904 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 54, Sheet 13B, Ward 1, occupation illegible, married 13 years, 5 children, all at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Carl Herbert Slisher appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."⁵

Death*

Carl Herbert Slisher died on 25 May 1965 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, at age 60; did not marry, buried at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.³

Obit

Carl Herbert's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 27 May 1965:

Carl H. SLISHER, 60, East Chicago, died Tuesday night at St. Catherine hospital, East Chicago Among the survivors is a brother, Charles SLISHER, of Macy. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good funeral home here.
Last rites will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Foster & Good funeral home for Carl H. SLISHER, 60, East Chicago, a native of Macy who died Tuesday evening at St. Catherine’s hospital in East Chicago. The Rev. Arthur MAIN will officiate at the rites and burial will be in the Macy Plainview cemetery. Mr. Slisher was born Sept. 26, 1904 to John and Ella WAGONER SLISHER. He never married. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Clarence GUNTER, Michigan City; three brothers, Charles [SLISHER], Macy; Devoe [SLISHER], Michigan City, and Paul [SLISHER], Batesville, Ark., and nieces and nephews. The body will be removed from the McGuan mortuary in East Chicago to the Foster & Good funeral home here, where friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, for middle name.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 27 May 1965.
[S651] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Hammond, Indiana Birth Records, Book Ch-4, page 11.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee) Slisher^1,2

M, b. 26 December 1906, d. 18 November 1980

Father

John Henry Slisher³ b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner³ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

29 Oct 2004

Birth*

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee) Slisher was born on 26 December 1906 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 54, Sheet 13B, Ward 1, occupation illegible, married 13 years, 5 children, all at home.³

(Witness) Census

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee) Slisher appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."⁵

Marriage*

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee) Slisher married Thelma Jane Wagoner, daughter of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner and Pearl May Coffing, on 25 December 1927 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; probably a Miami County license; check record, Wagoner History says 25 December; obituary says 24 December.^6,7

Census*

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee) Slisher appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-railroad station, renting, no radio, 1 child at home.⁸

Residence*

He lived on 4 March 1946 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana.⁹

Death*

He died on 18 November 1980 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 73.^10,4

Obit

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee)'s obituary was published in the News-Dispatch on 18 November 1980:

Devoe F. Slisher, 73, 320 Dewey St., died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday (Nov. 17, 1980) at St. Anthony Hospital after a brief illness. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Carlisle Funeral Home with Earl A. Wood officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday until the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Slisher was born Dec. 26, 1906 in Hammond, Ind., to John and Ellen Slisher. He retired in 1971 as a foreman for the Norfolk & Western Railroad after 40 years of service. Mrs. Slisher had also served for many years as a school crossing guard at Garretson and Franklin streets. On Dec. 24, 1927, in Rochester, Ind., he married Thelma J. Wagoner, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ronald and Charles, both of Michigan City; Claude, Knox, Ind; two daughters, Ellen Miller and Pearl Lubs, both of Valparaiso, Ind; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Zadie Gunter, Michigan City. A son, Vernon, a great-grandchild, four brothers and a sister are deceased. Mr. Slisher was a member of First Christian Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1228 of Michigan City.⁴

Obit

Hiram Franklin Devoe (Dee)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 21 November 1980:

Services will be at 1 p.m. CST (2 p.m. Fulton County time) Thursday in the Carlisle Funeral Home at Michigan City for Devoe F. SLISHER, 73, 320 Dewey St., Michigan City, who died at 5:10 p.m. CST Monday. The Rev. Earl A. WOOD will officiate and burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Michigan City. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. CST today, and on Thursday until time of services. Mr. Slisher was born Dec. 26, 1906 in Hammond. He was married Dec. 24, 1927 in Rochester to Thelma J. WAGONER, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ronald and Charles [SLISHER], Michigan City, and Claude [SLISHER], Knox; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ellen) MILLER and Mrs. Edward (Pearl) LUBS, both of Valparaiso; sixteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Zadie) GUNTER, Michigan City.¹¹

Family

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

Children

William John Ronald Slisher+⁸ b. 13 Sep 1928, d. 10 Jun 1997
Ellen Rosanna Slisher+ b. 5 Jul 1930, d. 13 Jan 2017
Vernon Devoe Slisher+¹⁰ b. 12 Oct 1932, d. 6 Mar 1970

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920, 1930.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, complete name.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 18 November 1980.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 6 August 1995.
[S518] Florence (Wagoner) Field, Wagoner Family History, page 33A.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, John Slisher, 4 March 1946.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 November 1980.

Charles Henry Slisher¹

M, b. 6 June 1909, d. 20 December 1965

Father

John Henry Slisher¹ b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner¹ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

21 Jun 2016

Birth*

Charles Henry Slisher was born on 6 June 1909 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 54, Sheet 13B, Ward 1, occupation illegible, married 13 years, 5 children, all at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Charles Henry Slisher appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."⁴

Marriage*

Charles Henry Slisher married Pauline (?) circa 1929 at Miami, Indiana; no marriage record.⁵

Census*

Charles Henry Slisher appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, no radio, married at age 20, no children.⁵

Marriage*

He married Elsie Eleanor Shambarger, daughter of George A. Shambarger and Sarah Elizabeth Gearen, on 18 October 1937 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁶

Residence*

Charles Henry Slisher lived on 4 March 1946 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.⁷

Death*

He died on 20 December 1965 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 56; buried at Plainview Cemetery; Mr. Scudder Wilson officiated at the rites, assisted by the Rev. William King.^2,8

Obit

Charles Henry's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 21 December 1965:

Last rites will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ditmire-Zimmerman funeral home at Fulton or Charles H. SLISHER, 56, Macy, who died of carcinoma at his home at 4:15 p.m. Monday. He had been ill two years. Mr. Scudder WILSON will officiate at the rites, assisted by the Rev. William KING. Burial will be in the Macy Plainview cemetery. Born June 6, 1909 in Lake county, Mr. Slisher had lived in Macy for 23 years and had resided most of his life in the Macy area. He was a retired employee of the Wabash railroad. He was married in Rochester Oct. 18, 1937 to Eleanor SHAMBARGER. His parents were John and Ellen SLISHER. Surviving are the wife; five sons, George, Terry, Gene and Kenneth [SLISHER], all of Macy, and Fred [SLISHER], Fulton; four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Betty) LANDIS, Mary and Phyllis [SLISHER], all of Macy and Margery [SLISHER], Rochester; two brothers, Paul SLISHER, Batesville, Ark., and Devoe SLISHER, Michigan City, and eight grandchildren. Two brothers, Carl and William [SLISHER], preceded in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.³

Family 1

Pauline (?) b. 1911

Family 2

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

Children

Frederick Lewis Slisher+⁹ b. 6 Jun 1938, d. 7 Nov 2012
George H. Slisher+⁹ b. 10 Dec 1939, d. 1 Jun 1996
Edward Eugene (Gene) Slisher⁹ b. 29 Dec 1944, d. 24 Aug 1992

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 December 1965.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 5, page 285.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, John Slisher, 4 March 1946.
[S284] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County, Indiana Death Records, Peru Library 1921-1974.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Ida W. Wagoner^1,2

F, b. 15 December 1910, d. 10 August 1982

Father

John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner¹ b. 13 Jul 1872, d. 9 Feb 1943

Mother

Pearl May Coffing¹ b. 1 Mar 1888, d. 4 Jan 1929

Last Edited

29 May 2016

Birth*

Ida W. Wagoner was born on 15 December 1910 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 Allen Twp. (near Macy), Miami, Indiana, in the household of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner; ED 134, sheet 7B, occupation illegible, owned farm, four children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Ida W. Wagoner appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner; ED 52-2, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, widowed, 11 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 13 August 1938,her married name was Dubois.²

Marriage*

Ida W. Wagoner married Thomas Holcomb Dubois, son of William R. Dubois and Avis I. Briggs, on 13 August 1938 at Miami, Indiana.²

Death*

Ida W. Wagoner died on 10 August 1982 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 71.^3,4

Obit

Ida W.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 August 1982:

Ida W. DuBOIS, 71, Macy, died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday in Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, following a seven-year illness. She was born Dec. 15, 1910 in Miami County to William and Pearl COFFING WAGONER. She was a lifelong resident of Miami County. She was married Aug. 13, 1938 in Winamac to Thomas H. DuBOIS. He survives. Also surviving are six sons, Robert W. [DuBOIS], Akron; Thomas David [DuBOIS], Charlotte, N.C; Philip M. [DuBOIS], Eugene, Ore; Donald W. [DuBOIS], Corpus Christi, Tex; Timothy E. [DuBOIS], Chili; and Daniel L. [DuBOIS], Boulder, Colo; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Diana K.) BURGE, Rochester; three brothers, Claude WAGONER, Talma; John WAGONER, Fulton; and Phil WAGONER, Oakland, Calif; six sisters, Thelma SLISHER, Michigan City; Wilma FOUTS, of Florida; Sarah Edith SMITH, Ft. Myers, Fla; Madge BRONSON, Sisters, Ore; Bea DOREY, Lawndale, Calif; and Evelyn WAGONER, San Francisco, Calif; and twelve grandchildren. A sister preceded in death. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. There will be no visitation.

Thursday, August 12, 1982
Funeral services for Ida DuBOIS, 71, Macy, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home in Rochester. Mrs. DuBois died Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.⁶

Family

Thomas Holcomb Dubois b. 13 Nov 1909, d. 29 May 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, Thomas H. DuBois, 31 May 1984.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 August 1982.

Claude Oliver Wagoner¹

M, b. 3 February 1912, d. 7 June 1987

Father

John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner¹ b. 13 Jul 1872, d. 9 Feb 1943

Mother

Pearl May Coffing¹ b. 1 Mar 1888, d. 4 Jan 1929

Last Edited

13 Feb 2015

Birth*

Claude Oliver Wagoner was born on 3 February 1912 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 Allen Twp. (near Macy), Miami, Indiana, in the household of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner; ED 134, sheet 7B, occupation illegible, owned farm, four children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Claude Oliver Wagoner appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner; ED 52-2, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, widowed, 11 children at home.³

Marriage*

Claude Oliver Wagoner married Martha Norman, daughter of Jesse Norman and Judel Alspach, on 20 February 1937 at Crown Point, Lake, Indiana.⁴

Census*

Claude Oliver Wagoner and Martha Norman appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 52-2, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

Claude Oliver Wagoner died on 7 June 1987 at Talma, Fulton, Indiana, at age 75.^2,4

Obit

Claude Oliver's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 8 June 1987:

Claude O. WAGONER, 75, Talma, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at his home. He had been in ill health for several months. He was born Feb. 3, 1912 in Macy to John William and Pearl COFFING WAGONER. He had lived here 39 years. On Feb. 20, 1937 in Crown Point he married Martha J. NORMAN, who survives. He was a retired carpenter and graduated from the Macy schools. Surviving with the wife are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Nettie) FISHER, Talma; two sons, Norman O. [WAGONER], Westfield, and Jesse E. [WAGONER], Algonquin, Ill; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six sisters, Thelma SLISHER, Michigan City; Sarah E. SMITH, Fort Myers, Fla; Wilma FOUTS, Sebring, Fla; Madge BRONSON, Sisters, Ore; Ada Beatrice DOREY, Lawndale, Calif., and Evelyn WAGONER, San Francisco, Calif; and two brothers, John [WAGONER], Fulton, and Phillip [WAGONER], Fairfield, Calif. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ida DUBOIS, Ella SHARP and Mary Gladys WAGONER, and a brother, Ernest [WAGONER]. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Lester TAYLOR, Mentone United Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester, from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society or charity of choice.⁴

Family

Martha Norman b. 11 Aug 1916, d. 19 Nov 2012

Children

Nettie Rose Wagoner+⁶ b. 11 Jun 1939, d. 21 Jan 1991
Jesse William Wagoner⁷ b. 3 Sep 1940, d. 16 Jun 2011

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 June 1987.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S547] Plymouth Pilot-News, Various, 22 January 1991.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Elsie Eleanor Shambarger¹

F, b. 16 August 1915, d. 19 December 1973

Father

George A. Shambarger² b. 6 Jul 1885, d. 25 Jan 1945

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Gearen³ b. 12 Jul 1885, d. 10 Oct 1976

Last Edited

14 Sep 2002

Birth*

Elsie Eleanor Shambarger was born on 16 August 1915 at Continental, Putnam, Ohio.^4,5

Married Name

As of 18 October 1937,her married name was Slisher.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Henry Slisher, son of John Henry Slisher and Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner, on 18 October 1937 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Obit

Elsie Eleanor's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 19 December 1973:

Mrs. Elsie Eleanor SLISHER, 58, Macy, died at 5 a.m. today at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1915, in Continental, O., to George and Elizabeth GEREN SHAMBARGER. Her marriage was Oct. 18, 1937, in Rochester, to Charles H. SLISHER. He
preceded in death in 1965. She was a member of he First Christian Church of Macy and had lived most of her life in the Macy area. Surviving with her mother of Macy are five sons, Terry and Gene [SLISHER], both of Macy; Fred [SLISHER], Twelve Mile, and Kenneth and George [SLISHER], both of Rochester; four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Betty) LANDIS, Macy; Mrs. David (Margery) MAIN, Mexico; Mrs. John (Mary Ann) DONALDSON, Denver; Mrs. James (Phyllis) RITCHIE, of Rochestr, and seventeen grandchildren.
Final rites will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ditmire-Zimmerman funeral home in Fulton. The Rev. Chester WALTHER will officiate. Burial will be in the Plainview cemetery at Macy.Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Thursday, December 20, 1973 Elsie E. Slisher Final rites for Mrs. Elsie Eleanor SLISHER, Macy, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ditmire-Zimmerman funeral home in Fulton rather than 2 p.m. Friday as was previously announced. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The change of arrangements has been made because of the weather.⁵

Death*

She died on 19 December 1973 at Miami, Indiana, at age 58; buried at Plainview Cemetery.^4,6

Family

Charles Henry Slisher b. 6 Jun 1909, d. 20 Dec 1965

Children

Frederick Lewis Slisher+⁷ b. 6 Jun 1938, d. 7 Nov 2012
George H. Slisher+⁷ b. 10 Dec 1939, d. 1 Jun 1996
Edward Eugene (Gene) Slisher⁷ b. 29 Dec 1944, d. 24 Aug 1992

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 5, page 285.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 25 January 1945.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elsie E. Slisher, 19 December 1973.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 19 December 1973.
[S284] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County, Indiana Death Records, Peru Public Library, 1921-1974.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.

Zadie Rosalind Slisher¹

F, b. 24 July 1913, d. 21 August 2008

Father

John Henry Slisher¹ b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner¹ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

19 Nov 2017

Birth*

Zadie Rosalind Slisher was born on 24 July 1913 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^2,1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."⁴

(Witness) Census

Zadie Rosalind Slisher appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 52-2, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, widowed, 3 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 31 October 1932,her married name was Cannon.¹

Marriage*

Zadie Rosalind Slisher married John E. Cannon on 31 October 1932 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Divorce*

Zadie Rosalind Slisher and John E. Cannon were divorced before 1940 at Indiana.⁶

Married Name

As of 6 September 1941,her married name was Guntner.⁷

Marriage*

Zadie Rosalind Slisher married Clarence W. Gunter on 6 September 1941 at Missouri.^8,9

(Witness) Obit

Zadie Rosalind Slisher witnessed the Obit of John E. Cannon on 24 September 1943 at Rochester Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana,
John E. CANNON, 30, former resident of Kewanna, was instantly killed Thursday morning, when the auto which he was driving was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at a grade crossing near Valparaiso, Ind. Mr. Cannon, who was employed by the American Bridge Co. of Valparaiso, was enroute to work when the tragedy occurred. His automobile was completely demolished by the impact. The deceased had a host of friends throughout the western section of Fulton county. John E., son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. CANNON, was born March 15th, 1913 at Kewanna, Ind. In October of 1932 he was united in marriage with Zadie R. SLISHER, of Macy. Later this union was dissolved by divorce. He later was married to Dorothy WAYNE, of Valparaiso. Survivors are his widow; a son, James Robert [CANNON], by his second marriage; two daughters, Alice Maxine [CANNON], of Michigan City, Ind; Delois Ruth [CANNON], of Kewanna, by the first union; his mother, Mrs. Homer WENTZEL, of Kewanna; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther KUHN, of Valparaiso, and Miss Ruth CANNON, of Kewanna. Brief services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at Valparaiso and the body will then be taken to the Harrison funeral home in Kewanna where at 2 p.m. Saturday the regular rites will be held. Rev. Henry BULGER, of Medaryville will officiate. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Kewanna.¹⁰

Death*

Zadie Rosalind Slisher died on 21 August 2008 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 95; buried at Greenwood Cemetery.^11,12

Obit

Zadie Rosalind's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 23 August 2008:

MICHIGAN CITY - Zadie R. Gunter, 95, passed away Thursday, at Life Care Center of Michigan City. Committal services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the Greenwood Cemetery Chapel. There will be no visitation. Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel handled arrangements. Surviving are daughters, Martha Smith, Wilma Wright, and Anna (Gene) Lindsey, all of Michigan City, and Margie Keller of LaPorte; sons, Charles Slisher of Michigan, Thomas Gunter, Dennis Gunter, and Ronnie Gunter, all of Michigan City, Elroy Gunter of Greencastle, IN, and William Gunter of Texas.¹¹

Family 1

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

Children

Alice Maxine Cannon+^13,14 b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 Jan 1993
Deloris Ruth Cannon¹⁵ b. 22 Dec 1934, d. 9 Nov 2005
Carl Francis Cannon¹⁵ b. 1 Sep 1937, d. 13 Oct 1960

Family 2

Charles Cummings Schwenk b. 1915

Child

Charles William Slisher¹⁶ b. 16 Jun 1940, d. 18 Feb 2004

Family 3

Clarence W. Gunter b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 6 May 1983

Children

Nora Ellen Gunter+¹⁵ b. 10 Oct 1941, d. 27 Nov 2004
Martha Anita Gunter¹⁵ b. 17 Sep 1942, d. 21 Feb 2014
Leo Clifford Gunter¹⁵ b. 18 Jun 1945, d. 3 Apr 2007
Thomas Devoe Gunter¹⁵ b. 27 Sep 1950, d. 7 Jun 2014

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 3, page 346.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1920.
[S651] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Hammond, Indiana Birth Records, Book Ch-6, page 82.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, John E. Cannon, September 24, 1943.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, Clarence Gunter, 7 May 1983.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, William J. 16 March 1943.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 7 May 1983.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 September 1943.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 31 January 1993, page 2, column 5.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

John E. Cannon¹

M, b. 15 March 1913, d. 23 September 1943

Last Edited

2 Jun 2016

Birth*

John E. Cannon was born on 15 March 1913 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Zadie Rosalind Slisher, daughter of John Henry Slisher and Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner, on 31 October 1932 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Divorce*

John E. Cannon and Zadie Rosalind Slisher were divorced before 1940 at Indiana.³

Census*

John E. Cannon appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, ED 64-8, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-bridge company, renting, apparent second marriage to Dorothy, b. 1922.⁴

Death*

He died on 23 September 1943 at Valparaiso, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 30;
John E. CANNON, 30, former resident of Kewanna, was instantly killed Thursday morning, when the auto which he was driving was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at a grade crossing near Valparaiso, Ind. Mr. Cannon, who was employed by the American Bridge Co. of Valparaiso, was enroute to work when the tragedy occurred. His automobile was completely demolished by the impact. The deceased had a host of friends throughout the western section of Fulton county. John E., son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. CANNON, was born March 15th, 1913 at Kewanna, Ind. In October of 1932 he was united in marriage with Zadie R. SLISHER, of Macy. Later this union was dissolved by divorce. He later was married to Dorothy WAYNE, of Valparaiso. Survivors are his widow; a son, James Robert [CANNON], by his second marriage; two daughters, Alice Maxine [CANNON], of Michigan City, Ind; Delois Ruth [CANNON], of Kewanna, by the first union; his mother, Mrs. Homer WENTZEL, of Kewanna; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther KUHN, of Valparaiso, and Miss Ruth CANNON, of Kewanna. Brief services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at Valparaiso and the body will then be taken to the Harrison funeral home in Kewanna where at 2 p.m. Saturday the regular rites will be held. Rev. Henry BULGER, of Medaryville will officiate. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Kewanna.²

Obit

John E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 24 September 1943:

John E. CANNON, 30, former resident of Kewanna, was instantly killed Thursday morning, when the auto which he was driving was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at a grade crossing near Valparaiso, Ind. Mr. Cannon, who was employed by the American Bridge Co. of Valparaiso, was enroute to work when the tragedy occurred. His automobile was completely demolished by the impact. The deceased had a host of friends throughout the western section of Fulton county. John E., son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. CANNON, was born March 15th, 1913 at Kewanna, Ind. In October of 1932 he was united in marriage with Zadie R. SLISHER, of Macy. Later this union was dissolved by divorce. He later was married to Dorothy WAYNE, of Valparaiso. Survivors are his widow; a son, James Robert [CANNON], by his second marriage; two daughters, Alice Maxine [CANNON], of Michigan City, Ind; Delois Ruth [CANNON], of Kewanna, by the first union; his mother, Mrs. Homer WENTZEL, of Kewanna; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther KUHN, of Valparaiso, and Miss Ruth CANNON, of Kewanna. Brief services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at Valparaiso and the body will then be taken to the Harrison funeral home in Kewanna where at 2 p.m. Saturday the regular rites will be held. Rev. Henry BULGER, of Medaryville will officiate. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Kewanna.²

Family

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

Children

Alice Maxine Cannon+^5,6 b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 Jan 1993
Deloris Ruth Cannon⁷ b. 22 Dec 1934, d. 9 Nov 2005
Carl Francis Cannon⁷ b. 1 Sep 1937, d. 13 Oct 1960

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 3, page 346.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 September 1943.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, John E. Cannon, September 24, 1943.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 31 January 1993, page 2, column 5.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.