Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis¹

M, b. 22 March 1903, d. November 1982

Father

William Franklin (Frank) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1863, d. c 1924

Mother

Olive Elizabeth Jennings¹ b. Apr 1875, d. 29 Apr 1924

Last Edited

16 Jul 2014

Birth*

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis was born on 22 March 1903 at Friendship, Crockett, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Friendship, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of William Franklin (Frank) Curtis and Olive Elizabeth Jennings; ED 12, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 5 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of William Franklin (Frank) Curtis and Olive Elizabeth Jennings; ED 14, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and Martha Jennings at home.⁴

Marriage*

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis married Thelma Lorene Scott on 16 November 1929 at Missouri.^2,5

Census*

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis and Thelma Lorene Scott appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pascola Twp., Pemiscot, Missouri, ED 25, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁵

Census

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis and Thelma Lorene Scott appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Concord Twp., Pemiscot, Missouri, ED 78-4, sheet 3B, occupaton farmer, renting, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Edward M. (Edd) Curtis died in November 1982 at Mammoth Spring, Fulton, Arkansas, at age 79; listed as "Edd."³

Family

Thelma Lorene Scott b. 24 Jul 1911, d. 8 Jun 1997

Children

Allene Curtis⁶ b. 1931
Billie Curtis⁶ b. 1937

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2279] Carol (Curtis) Weldon, "Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Famly", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Elbert Roy Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1909, d. 1966

Father

William Franklin (Frank) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1863, d. c 1924

Mother

Olive Elizabeth Jennings¹ b. Apr 1875, d. 29 Apr 1924

Last Edited

16 Jul 2014

Birth*

Elbert Roy Curtis was born in 1909 at Friendship, Crockett, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Elbert Roy Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of William Franklin (Frank) Curtis and Olive Elizabeth Jennings; ED 14, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and Martha Jennings at home.³

Marriage*

Elbert Roy Curtis married Evelyn Kennon on 29 September 1928 at Weakley, Tennessee.^4,5

Census*

Elbert Roy Curtis and Evelyn Kennon appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at District 11, Weakley, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 5B, occupatoin farmer, renting, 2 children.⁴

Death*

Elbert Roy Curtis died in 1966 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.²

Family

Evelyn Kennon b. 1913

Children

Virginia Curtis⁴ b. 1929
Frank Curtis⁴ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2279] Carol (Curtis) Weldon, "Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Famly", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

John Russell Curtis^1,2

M, b. 12 June 1912, d. 14 March 1990

Father

William Franklin (Frank) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1863, d. c 1924

Mother

Olive Elizabeth Jennings¹ b. Apr 1875, d. 29 Apr 1924

Last Edited

16 Jul 2014

Birth*

John Russell Curtis was born on 12 June 1912 at Crockett, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of William Franklin (Frank) Curtis and Olive Elizabeth Jennings; ED 14, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and Martha Jennings at home.¹

Marriage*

John Russell Curtis married Nellie Frances Townes on 17 November 1934 at Carroll, Tennessee.^3,4

Census*

John Russell Curtis and Nellie Frances Townes appeared on the census of 20 June 1940 at District 22, Carroll, Tennessee, ED 9-29, sheet 9B, occupation farm operator, renting, 1 son.⁵

Death*

John Russell Curtis died on 14 March 1990 at McKenzie, Carroll, Tennessee, at age 77.^6,2

Family

Nellie Frances Townes b. 24 Dec 1913, d. 17 Jun 2008

Children

William Mack Curtis³ b. 14 Jun 1938, d. 5 Dec 2005
Jerry Russell Curtis³ b. 10 Feb 1942, d. 9 Mar 1990
Joe David Curtis³ b. 1 Jul 1952, d. 14 Jul 2009

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2278] Carol Curtis Weldon, "Email Regarding Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 15 July 2014.
[S2279] Carol (Curtis) Weldon, "Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Famly", Ancestral File.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Bessie Irene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 23 September 1909, d. 27 December 1946

Father

William Franklin (Frank) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1863, d. c 1924

Mother

Olive Elizabeth Jennings¹ b. Apr 1875, d. 29 Apr 1924

Last Edited

15 Jul 2014

Birth*

Bessie Irene Curtis was born on 23 September 1909 at Friendship, Crockett, Tennessee.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of William Franklin (Frank) Curtis and Olive Elizabeth Jennings; ED 14, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and Martha Jennings at home.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1933,her married name was Baker.⁴

Marriage*

Bessie Irene Curtis married Hubert Leon Baker circa 1933 at Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Bessie Irene Curtis and Hubert Leon Baker appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, ED 98-226, sheet 5A, occupation mechanic-automobile shop, renting, 2 daughters; also resided in Memphis in 1935.⁴

Name Variation

As of 21 May 1946, Bessie Irene Curtis was also known as Bessie Louise.⁵

Death*

She died on 27 December 1946 at Martin, Weakley, Tennessee, at age 37; divorced, worked in a cigar factory, buried at Salem Cemetery, but not found in FindaGrave index.^3,2

Family

Hubert Leon Baker b. 1909

Child

Hazel Jean Baker⁴ b. 16 Sep 1937, d. 21 May 1946

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S2278] Carol Curtis Weldon, "Email Regarding Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 15 July 2014.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, Hazel's death certificate.

Mary Sue Wright¹

F, b. 25 March 1907, d. 4 December 1979

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

Mary Sue Wright was born on 25 March 1907 at Tennessee.^1,2,3,4

Married Name

As of 16 January 1928,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Chesley Curtis, son of William Franklin (Frank) Curtis and Olive Elizabeth Jennings, on 16 January 1928 at Dyer, Tennessee; by John B. Swamiser, M.G.¹

Census

Mary Sue Wright and Charles Chesley Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Wynne, Cross, Arkansas, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation auto mechanic, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Census*

Mary Sue Wright and Charles Chesley Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Wynne, Cross, Arkansas, ED 20, sheet 1A, occupation auto mechanic, renting, 2 children and Mary's mother.⁶

Death*

Mary Sue Wright died on 4 December 1979 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, at age 72; not in FindaGrave index.^4,3

Family

Charles Chesley Curtis b. 8 Aug 1896, d. 10 Mar 1949

Children

Margaret Jeanne Curtis+⁶ b. 3 May 1928, d. 14 Apr 1985
Charles Chesley Curtis Jr.⁶ b. 10 Oct 1937, d. 15 Oct 2012

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930-1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2165] Whf79, "Freeman Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Margaret Jeanne Curtis^1,2

F, b. 3 May 1928, d. 14 April 1985

Father

Charles Chesley Curtis¹ b. 8 Aug 1896, d. 10 Mar 1949

Mother

Mary Sue Wright¹ b. 25 Mar 1907, d. 4 Dec 1979

Last Edited

20 Jul 2014

Birth*

Margaret Jeanne Curtis was born on 3 May 1928 at Wynne, Cross, Arkansas.^1,3,4,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Wynne, Cross, Arkansas, in the household of Charles Chesley Curtis and Mary Sue Wright; ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation auto mechanic, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Married Name

As of after 1940,her married name was Iverson.⁴

Marriage*

Margaret Jeanne Curtis married Leo Tyler Iverson after 1940.⁴

(Witness) Census

Margaret Jeanne Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Wynne, Cross, Arkansas, in the household of Charles Chesley Curtis and Mary Sue Wright; ED 20, sheet 1A, occupation auto mechanic, renting, 2 children and Mary's mother.¹

Death*

Margaret Jeanne Curtis died on 14 April 1985 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, at age 56; married name Iverson.^4,3

(Witness) Obit

She witnessed the Obit of Leo Tyler Iverson on 31 October 2008 at Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, Southaven - LEO TYLER IVERSON, 86, passed away at his home, Wednesday, October 29, 2008. The widower of Margaret Jeane Iverson, he is survived by one daughter, Debbie House of Tahlequah, OK. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Sullivan. He is survived by five grand-children, Robert House, Cole Sullivan, Jennifer Caldwell, Kellye Sullivan and Trey House. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Caley, Randy, Hadyn, Harry, Aaryn, Chloe, Emma, and Caitlin Tyler, and his son-in-law, Charles Sullivan. Tyler also leaves behind two sisters, Vera Jones and Mary Wise. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Verlin Clarence, Tommy, and Guy Henry Iverson. As a teen, Mr. Iverson left his home to work in the C.C.C. camps as a logger in Oregon to be able to send money home to support his mother and younger siblings. Following his time in Oregon, Mr. Iverson joined the US Navy and served his country during WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Cuban Conflict. Upon leaving the service of our country, he worked for South Central Bell until he retired. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, with services at 2 p.m. Saturday, both at Forest Hill Funeral Home South, with interment to follow in Forest Hill Midtown.
Forest Hill Funeral Home.⁶

Family

Leo Tyler Iverson b. 17 Apr 1922, d. 30 Oct 2008

Child

Brenda Iverson⁶ b. 19 Oct 1948, d. 22 Mar 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2279] Carol (Curtis) Weldon, "Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Famly", Ancestral File.
[S2165] Whf79, "Freeman Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Charles Chesley Curtis Jr.^1,2

M, b. 10 October 1937, d. 15 October 2012

Father

Charles Chesley Curtis¹ b. 8 Aug 1896, d. 10 Mar 1949

Mother

Mary Sue Wright¹ b. 25 Mar 1907, d. 4 Dec 1979

Last Edited

8 Mar 2016

Birth*

Charles Chesley Curtis Jr. was born on 10 October 1937 at Arkansas; or San Diego.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Wynne, Cross, Arkansas, in the household of Charles Chesley Curtis and Mary Sue Wright; ED 20, sheet 1A, occupation auto mechanic, renting, 2 children and Mary's mother.¹

Marriage*

Charles Chesley Curtis Jr. married Wilda Jo Oakes on 14 March 1957 at Alabama.²

Death*

Charles Chesley Curtis Jr. died on 15 October 2012 at Windsor, Henry, Missouri, at age 75.²

Obit

Charles Chesley's obituary was published in the Hadley Funeral Home on circa 16 October 2012:

Charles C. Curtis, 75, of rural Windsor, Missouri died Monday, October 15, 2012, at his home. He was born October 10, 1937, in San Diego, California, the son of Charles Chesley Curtis and Mary Sue (Wright) Curtis. On March 14, 1957, he married Wilda Jo Oakes and she preceded him in death in March, 1994. On June 15, 1996, in Windsor, Mo., he married Janet Kaye "Jan" Hunholz and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2009. Mr. Curtis served in the United States Navy and worked for some time with the Memphis Tennessee Fire Department. He later went to Southwest Technical Institute and became a certified electrician. He worked for the Army Corp of Engineers, retiring after many years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of the Eagles Lodge, near Lincoln, Mo.

Survivors include a daughter, Vivian Freeman, Rogers, Arkansas; a son, Chris Curtis, Vernon, Alabama; 2 step-sons, Buddy Lee Hunholz, Palm Beach, Florida; Kurt Hunholz; Concordia, Mo; 2 step-daughters, Corey Kaye Martin, Starkville, Mississippi; Rebecca Dawn Meeks, Kansas City, Missouri; 3 grandchildren; and a great grandson; a cousin, Barbara Papetti, Clermont, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and wives and a step-daughter. A gathering for family and friends was held October 18, 2012. Arrangements under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo.³

Family

Wilda Jo Oakes b. 1 Jan 1938, d. 23 Mar 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2165] Whf79, "Freeman Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Wilda Jo Oakes¹

F, b. 1 January 1938, d. 23 March 1994

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

Wilda Jo Oakes was born on 1 January 1938 at Alabama; daughter of James Grafton Oakes and Alvrie Mae Elliott.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 14 March 1957,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Chesley Curtis Jr., son of Charles Chesley Curtis and Mary Sue Wright, on 14 March 1957 at Alabama.¹

Death*

Wilda Jo Oakes died on 23 March 1994 at Vernon, Lamar, Alabama, at age 56; buried at Oakes Chapel Cemetery.^1,2,3

Family

Charles Chesley Curtis Jr. b. 10 Oct 1937, d. 15 Oct 2012

Citations

[S2165] Whf79, "Freeman Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oakes Chapel, Lamar, Alabama.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

H.C. Mitchell¹

M, b. circa 1865

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

H.C. Mitchell was born circa 1865.¹

Marriage*

He married Sametta E. Curtis, daughter of J. Samuel Curtis and Elizabeth Tucker, on 28 December 1886 at Crockett, Tennessee; by S.F. Chambers, M.G.¹

Family

Sametta E. Curtis b. 8 Aug 1864, d. 19 Jun 1889

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

George Washington Murdaugh^1,2,3

M, b. December 1845, d. 18 January 1932

Last Edited

16 Jul 2014

Birth*

George Washington Murdaugh was born in December 1845 at Tennessee.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 15 December 1878, George Washington Murdaugh was also known as G.W. Murdough.¹

Marriage*

He married Susan F. Curtis, daughter of Charles Frank Curtis and Martha Jane Williams, on 15 December 1878 at Crockett, Tennessee.¹

Census*

George Washington Murdaugh and Susan F. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at New Dyer Church, Crockett, Tennessee, page 251A, occupation farmer, no children.⁴

Census

George Washington Murdaugh and Susan F. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 9 children, 8 living.²

Name Variation

As of 19 April 1910, George Washington Murdaugh was also known as George W. Murtaugh.⁵

Census

He and Susan F. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Friendship, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 12, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁵

Census

George Washington Murdaugh and Susan F. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 March 1920 at Chickasawba Twp., Mississippi, Arkansas, ED 147, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.⁶

Census

George Washington Murdaugh and Susan F. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Bowen Twp., Mississippi, Arkansas, ED 5, sheet 4A, occupation retired, owned home, 1 daughter and 4 grandchildren.⁷

Death*

George Washington Murdaugh died on 18 January 1932 at Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 86.⁸

Family

Susan F. Curtis b. 10 Mar 1861, d. 23 Mar 1946

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2278] Carol Curtis Weldon, "Email Regarding Dyer County, Tennessee Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 15 July 2014.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.

Effie Lee Sewell¹

F, b. 1885

Last Edited

1 Dec 2012

Birth*

Effie Lee Sewell was born in 1885 at Tennessee.²

Married Name

As of 30 August 1905,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Clem Marshall Curtis, son of William L. Curtis and Caroline (Callie) Armstrong, on 30 August 1905 at Crockett, Tennessee.^1,3

Census*

Effie Lee Sewell and Clem Marshall Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Friendship, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 12, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, no children, Callie lived with them.²

Census

Effie Lee Sewell and Clem Marshall Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 14, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children and his mother.⁴

Census

Effie Lee Sewell and Clem Marshall Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.⁵

Census

Effie Lee Sewell and Clem Marshall Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 16, sheet 3B, real estate valued at $620, 2 children.⁶

Family

Clem Marshall Curtis b. 28 May 1871, d. 14 Nov 1946

Children

Sebern Curtis+⁴ b. 1910
Mary Curtis⁴ b. 1913
Marshall Curtis⁴ b. 27 May 1917, d. Apr 1967

Citations

[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Sebern Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1910

Father

Clem Marshall Curtis¹ b. 28 May 1871, d. 14 Nov 1946

Mother

Effie Lee Sewell¹ b. 1885

Last Edited

1 Dec 2012

Birth*

Sebern Curtis was born in 1910 at Crockett, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 14, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children and his mother.¹

(Witness) Census

Sebern Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.³

Marriage*

Sebern Curtis married Willie Lou Wyatt on 23 November 1938 at Dyer, Tennessee.^4,2

Census*

Sebern Curtis and Willie Lou Wyatt appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 16, sheet 2A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter.⁴

Family

Willie Lou Wyatt b. 12 Jun 1920, d. 10 Jun 1992

Child

Willie Marie Curtis⁴ b. 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary Curtis¹

F, b. 1913

Father

Clem Marshall Curtis¹ b. 28 May 1871, d. 14 Nov 1946

Mother

Effie Lee Sewell¹ b. 1885

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

Mary Curtis was born in 1913 at Crockett, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 14, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children and his mother.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 16, sheet 3B, real estate valued at $620, 2 children.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Marshall Curtis¹

M, b. 27 May 1917, d. April 1967

Father

Clem Marshall Curtis¹ b. 28 May 1871, d. 14 Nov 1946

Mother

Effie Lee Sewell¹ b. 1885

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

Marshall Curtis was born on 27 May 1917 at Crockett, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marshall Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.³

(Witness) Census

Marshall Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell; ED 16, sheet 3B, real estate valued at $620, 2 children.⁴

Death*

Marshall Curtis died in April 1967 at McKenzie, Carroll, Tennessee, at age 49.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Willie Lou Wyatt^1,2

F, b. 12 June 1920, d. 10 June 1992

Last Edited

2 Dec 2012

Birth*

Willie Lou Wyatt was born on 12 June 1920 at Tennessee.^1,3

Married Name

As of 23 November 1938,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Sebern Curtis, son of Clem Marshall Curtis and Effie Lee Sewell, on 23 November 1938 at Dyer, Tennessee.^1,2

Census*

Willie Lou Wyatt and Sebern Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, ED 16, sheet 2A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter.¹

Death*

Willie Lou Wyatt died on 10 June 1992 at Alamo, Crockett, Tennessee, at age 71.³

Obit

Willie Lou's obituary was published in the Commercial Appeal on 11 June 1992:
FRIENDSHIP - Willie Lou Curtis, 71, died Wednesday at Crockett County Nursing Home in Alamo after a long illness. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Friendship Funeral Home with burial in Bellevernon Cemetery. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Curtis, the widow of Seburn Curtis, leaves eight daughters, Billie Marie Beasley and Doris Ann Puckett, both of Friendship, Artie Johnson and Mert Guin, both of Memphis, Joyce Ransdell of Woodlawn, Mary Cantrell of Ridgely, Julie Madden of Dyersburg and Wanda Williams of Lenox; a son, William Curtis of Friendship; four sisters, Callie Coble of Jonesboro, Ark., Flossie Garrett of Pinson and Helen Thompson and Martha Jones, both of Dyersburg, 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Baptist Church. Mrs. Hatley, the wife of Charlie Hatley, also leaves a daughter, Margie Nell Clayton of Camden; two sons, William Allen Hatley of Beechmont, Ky., and Bobby Ray Hatley of Holladay; a sister, Nellie McDaniel of Camden, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.⁴

Family

Sebern Curtis b. 1910

Child

Willie Marie Curtis¹ b. 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Willie Marie Curtis¹

F, b. 1939

Father

Sebern Curtis¹ b. 1910

Mother

Willie Lou Wyatt¹ b. 12 Jun 1920, d. 10 Jun 1992

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

Willie Marie Curtis was born in 1939 at Crockett, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 District 12, Crockett, Tennessee, in the household of Willie Lou Wyatt and Sebern Curtis; ED 16, sheet 2A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Roy T. Coffman¹

M, b. circa 1890

Last Edited

30 Nov 2012

Birth*

Roy T. Coffman was born circa 1890.¹

Marriage*

He married Wynona M. Curtis, daughter of William Harvey Curtis and Ada Lugenia Lemons, on 27 August 1913 at Dyer, Tennessee.¹

Family

Wynona M. Curtis b. 27 Apr 1893, d. c 1956

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Ida S. Moore¹

F, b. 1862

Father

Thomas Moore¹ b. 1832, d. 22 Apr 1888

Mother

Emilene Wagoner¹ b. 13 Nov 1838, d. 7 Dec 1920

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Ida S. Moore was born in 1862 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Moore and Emilene Wagoner; page 97b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,400, 3 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Iva Lorina Anderson^1,2

F, b. October 1859, d. 6 August 1939

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Iva Lorina Anderson was born in October 1859 at Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 2 November 1878,her married name was Moore.¹

Marriage*

She married Ira Oliver Moore, son of Thomas Moore and Emilene Wagoner, on 2 November 1878 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census

Iva Lorina Anderson and Ira Oliver Moore appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 36, sheet 5A, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 22 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Census*

Iva Lorina Anderson and Ira Oliver Moore appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Iva Lorina Anderson died on 6 August 1939 at Athens, Fulton, Indiana, at age 79; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.²

Obit

Iva Lorina's obituary was published in the Sentinel on 7 August 1939:
The death of Mrs. Iva MOORE WHITTENBERGER, 79, occurred Sunday at 4:30 a. m. in her home at Athens, after an illness of about six months. She was born in Ohio, had lived in Athens about 47 Years, and was a member of the Christian church there. There are two daughters, Mrs. Robert RILEY of Aurora, Ill., Mrs. Justin MASTELLAR of Rochester and a son, Oscar MOORE of Niles, Mich. Funeral services at Athens United Brethren church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Floyd HARDY of that church officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery at Athens.²

Family

Ira Oliver Moore b. Dec 1858, d. 8 May 1917

Children

Nellie S. Moore+³ b. Sep 1879
Ezra Oscar Moore+³ b. 3 May 1881
Mary Emeline Moore+³ b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Nellie S. Moore¹

F, b. September 1879

Father

Ira Oliver Moore¹ b. Dec 1858, d. 8 May 1917

Mother

Iva Lorina Anderson¹ b. Oct 1859, d. 6 Aug 1939

Last Edited

20 Jan 2013

Birth*

Nellie S. Moore was born in September 1879 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Ira Oliver Moore and Iva Lorina Anderson; ED 36, sheet 5A, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 22 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Married Name

As of 9 January 1901,her married name was Riley.²

Marriage*

Nellie S. Moore married Robert William Riley on 9 January 1901 at Athens, Fulton, Indiana.²

Census*

Nellie S. Moore and Robert William Riley appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Fox Twp., Kendall, Illinois, ED 54, sheet 8B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Census

Nellie S. Moore and Robert William Riley appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Sugar Grove Twp., Kane, Illinois, ED 110, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter at home.⁴

Census

Nellie S. Moore and Robert William Riley appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Aurora, Kane, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 8B, occupation gardner-private family, owned home valued at $500, Pauline and her husband lived with them.⁵

(Witness) Census

Nellie S. Moore appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Aurora, Kane, Illinois, in the household of Cecil E. Lirot and Pauline Riley; ED 6, sheet 8B, occupation office clerk-railroad company, owned home valued at $4,500, 1 daughter and Nellie Riley (widowed.)⁶

Family

Robert William Riley b. 6 Jan 1879, d. bt 1931 - 1940

Children

Pauline Riley+³ b. 15 Apr 1901, d. Aug 1975
Ethel Riley³ b. 1902
Jeanette Riley³ b. 1904

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ezra Oscar Moore^1,2

M, b. 3 May 1881

Father

Ira Oliver Moore¹ b. Dec 1858, d. 8 May 1917

Mother

Iva Lorina Anderson¹ b. Oct 1859, d. 6 Aug 1939

Last Edited

20 Jan 2013

Birth*

Ezra Oscar Moore was born on 3 May 1881 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Ira Oliver Moore and Iva Lorina Anderson; ED 36, sheet 5A, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 22 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Marriage*

Ezra Oscar Moore married Mae Barnes on 16 April 1904 at Fulton, Indiana.³

Census*

Ezra Oscar Moore and Mae Barnes appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 6B, occupation railroad laborer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Ezra Oscar Moore registered for the draft at Athens, Fulton, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by Erie Railroad Company as a laborer, wife Mae, described as medium height and build, grey eyes, black hair.²

Census

He and Mae Barnes appeared on the census of 3 February 1920 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 66, sheet 7B, occupation railroad section hand, owned home, 4 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Ezra Oscar Moore appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, in the household of Nellie Moore and Samuel A. Davis; ED 18, page 4B, occupation mechanic-garage, Mildren and Oscar lived with them, no children.⁶

Residence*

Ezra Oscar Moore lived on 7 August 1939 at Niles, Berrien, Michigan; per mother's obituary.⁷

Family

Mae Barnes b. 1886

Children

Raymond Moore⁴ b. 1905
Nellie Moore⁴ b. 1906
Merrell Moore⁴ b. 1910
Mildred Moore⁵ b. 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.

Mary Emeline Moore^1,2

F, b. 14 October 1891, d. 16 December 1977

Father

Ira Oliver Moore¹ b. Dec 1858, d. 8 May 1917

Mother

Iva Lorina Anderson¹ b. Oct 1859, d. 6 Aug 1939

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Mary Emeline Moore was born on 14 October 1891 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Mary Emeline Moore appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Ira Oliver Moore and Iva Lorina Anderson; ED 52, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Married Name

As of 26 June 1911,her married name was Masteller.²

Marriage*

Mary Emeline Moore married Justin Abraham Masteller on 26 June 1911 at Fulton, Indiana.²

Census*

Mary Emeline Moore and Justin Abraham Masteller appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 66, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.⁵

Census

Mary Emeline Moore and Justin Abraham Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁶

Census

Mary Emeline Moore and Justin Abraham Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 4, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁷

Death*

Mary Emeline Moore died on 16 December 1977 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, at age 86; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Athens.³

Obit

Mary Emeline's obituary was published in the Sentinel on 16 December 1977:
Mary E. Masteller Mrs. Mary Emeline MASTELLER, 86, formerly of 1131 Madison street, died at 8 a.m. today in the Chase Manor nursing home, Logansport, where she had been a patient for five months. She had been in failing health for two years. She was born Oct. 14, 1891 in Fulton county to Ira and Iva ANDERSON MOORE and lived in Fulton county all her life. She was married to Justin MASTELLER, who died in July, 1953. She was a former member of the Rochester Eastern Star. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Helen) SMITH, Logansport, and Mr s. Delford (Kathleen) BOWEN, R.R. 2, Rochester; two sons, Robert [MASTELLER], Kewann a, and Claude [MASTELLER], R.R. 1, Rochester; fifteen grandchildren; a step grandson; several great grandchildren, and a great great granddaughter. A son, a brother and a sister preceded in death. Arrangements are pending at the Foster & Good funeral home.³

Family

Justin Abraham Masteller b. 23 Nov 1890, d. 26 Jul 1953

Children

Helen M. Masteller³ b. 25 May 1913, d. 27 May 1980
Robert L. Masteller+⁸ b. 16 Apr 1915, d. 4 Mar 1984
Claude W. Masteller³ b. 21 Jan 1918, d. 1 Apr 1998
Kathleen Masteller⁶ b. 29 Jan 1921, d. 28 Jun 2002
Ralph Masteller³ b. 1923, d. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana.

Mae Barnes¹

F, b. 1886

Last Edited

20 Jan 2013

Birth*

Mae Barnes was born in 1886 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 16 April 1904,her married name was Moore.¹

Marriage*

She married Ezra Oscar Moore, son of Ira Oliver Moore and Iva Lorina Anderson, on 16 April 1904 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

Mae Barnes and Ezra Oscar Moore appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 6B, occupation railroad laborer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

Census

Mae Barnes and Ezra Oscar Moore appeared on the census of 3 February 1920 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 66, sheet 7B, occupation railroad section hand, owned home, 4 children at home.³

Family

Ezra Oscar Moore b. 3 May 1881

Children

Raymond Moore² b. 1905
Nellie Moore² b. 1906
Merrell Moore² b. 1910
Mildred Moore³ b. 1913

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Justin Abraham Masteller¹

M, b. 23 November 1890, d. 26 July 1953

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Justin Abraham Masteller was born on 23 November 1890 at Fulton, Indiana; son of Clarence and Ruhanna (Grindle) Masteller.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Emeline Moore, daughter of Ira Oliver Moore and Iva Lorina Anderson, on 26 June 1911 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 66, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.³

Census

Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁴

Census

Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 4, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

Justin Abraham Masteller died on 26 July 1953 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 62; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.²

Obit

Justin Abraham's obituary was published in the Sentinel on 27 July 1953:
Justin A. Masteller Justin A. MASTELLER, 62, farmer residing seven miles southeast of Rochester, died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital. He had been seriously ill for the past week. He was born Nov. 11, 1890, to Clarence and Ruhanna (GRINDLE) MASTELLER at his present place of residence. In 1911 he was married to Mary E. MOO RE. Mr. Masteller was a member of the Akron Masonic Lodge and the Eagles Lodge of Rochester. Survivors are his wife, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Helen HAMMOND, Shreveport, La; Mrs. Kathleen STEWART, Columbus, Ga; two sons, Claude [MASTELLER], Rochester, and Robert [MASTELLER], Kewanna; twelve grandchildren; a brother, Harry [MASTELLER], Akron, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur JOHNSON, Athens. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sheetz Fneral Home, Akron. The Rev. F. A. RISLEY of Athens will be in charge of the services and burial will be in the Mt. Hope cemetery, Athens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday.²

Family

Mary Emeline Moore b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Children

Helen M. Masteller² b. 25 May 1913, d. 27 May 1980
Robert L. Masteller+⁶ b. 16 Apr 1915, d. 4 Mar 1984
Claude W. Masteller² b. 21 Jan 1918, d. 1 Apr 1998
Kathleen Masteller⁴ b. 29 Jan 1921, d. 28 Jun 2002
Ralph Masteller² b. 1923, d. 1923

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana.

Helen M. Masteller¹

F, b. 25 May 1913, d. 27 May 1980

Father

Justin Abraham Masteller¹ b. 23 Nov 1890, d. 26 Jul 1953

Mother

Mary Emeline Moore¹ b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Helen M. Masteller was born on 25 May 1913 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 66, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.²

(Witness) Census

Helen M. Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Helen M. Masteller died on 27 May 1980 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, at age 67; at St. mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Athens.¹

Obit

Helen M.'s obituary was published in the Sentinel on 28 May 1989:
Helen M. SMITH, 67, Rt. 1, Logansport, died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. She had been in failing health for several years. Mrs. Smith was born May 25, 1913 in Fulton County to Justin and Mary MOORE MASTELLER. She had lived most of her life in Fulton and Cass counties. She was married to Donald F. SMITH, who survives. She was a retired beautician, owning her own shop in Logansport. She attended the Logansport Church of Christ. She was a member of the DAR, American Legion and VFW auxiliaries, and Ladies of the Moose of Logansport. Surviving with the husband are a sister, Mrs. Delford (Kathleen) BOWEN, Rochester; two brothers, Robert L. [MASTELLER], Kewanna, and Claude [MASTELL ER], Rochester; several nieces and nephews. The parents and a brother preceded in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev.Jerry SALTSMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the hour of service.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Robert L. Masteller¹

M, b. 16 April 1915, d. 4 March 1984

Father

Justin Abraham Masteller¹ b. 23 Nov 1890, d. 26 Jul 1953

Mother

Mary Emeline Moore¹ b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Last Edited

20 Nov 2016

Birth*

Robert L. Masteller was born on 16 April 1915 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 66, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.²

(Witness) Census

Robert L. Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Marriage*

Robert L. Masteller married Emma Louise Wilson on 7 December 1933 at Indiana.⁴

Death*

Robert L. Masteller died on 4 March 1984 at Winamac, Pulaski, Indiana, at age 68; buried at Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery.¹

Obit

Robert L.'s obituary was published in the Sentinel on 5 March 1984:
Robert L. MASTELLER, 68, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. He was born April 17, 1915 in Fulton County to Justin A. and Mary MOORE MASTELLER. He was married Dec. 7, 1933 to E. Louise WILSON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and was a past master of the Kewanna Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Rochester; the Scottish Rite, South Bend; was past patron of the Rochester Order of Eastern Star; was a member of the Swingin Dudes, the Tippecanoe Twirlers, Winamac, the Indiana Square Dance Callers Association, and the Indiana Round Dance Council.
Surviving with the wife are three sons, Billy [MASTELLER], Mishawaka; J. [MASTELLER], Kewanna, and Jonathan [MASTELLER], Logansport; six daughters, Dara YODER, Argos; Mary Nell SMITH, Twelve Mile; Barbara WIREMAN, Lafayette; Sally MASTELLER, South Bend; Martha MASTELLER, Grand Canyon, Ariz., and Emma MASTELLER, Indianapolis; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren a brother, Claude [MASTELLER], and a sister, Kathleen BOWEN, both of Rochester. A sister preceded in death. Services will be at 1 p.m Wednesday in the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Dennis INGLE officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.¹

Note*

Robert's daughter, Sara (Sally), FTDNA autsomal DNA.

Family

Emma Louise Wilson b. 20 Mar 1916, d. 21 Feb 2015

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Citizens, Fulton, Indiana.

Claude W. Masteller¹

M, b. 21 January 1918, d. 1 April 1998

Father

Justin Abraham Masteller¹ b. 23 Nov 1890, d. 26 Jul 1953

Mother

Mary Emeline Moore¹ b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Claude W. Masteller was born on 21 January 1918 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Claude W. Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Claude W. Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 4, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

Death*

Claude W. Masteller died on 1 April 1998 at Carmel, Hamilton, Indiana, at age 80; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Athens.¹

Obit

Claude W.'s obituary was published in the Sentinel on 3 April 1998:
Jan. 20, 1918 to April 1, 1998 Claude W. MASTELLER, 80, 6309 E. 250 S. Rochester, died at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital, Carmel. Born in Fulton County near Athens to Justin A. and Mary E. MOORE MASTELLER, he married Ethel E. BOYER on Dec. 20, 1941 in Athens. She survives at home. Masteller was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, the Pacific theater, where he was involved in the battles of Luzon, Philippines and New Guinea.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon and husband Michael SIPE, Indianapolis, and Claudia and husband Roger BAILEY, Akron: two grandchildren, Andrew M. SIPE, Indianapolis, and Angela M. AHLEFELD, Pendleton; five great grandchildren, Rachel [SIPE], Skylar [SIPE] and Jacob SIPE, Jayce [AHLEFELD] and Makyla AHLEFELD; one sister, Kathleen and husband Delford BOWEN, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen SMITH, and two br others, Robert [MASTELLER] and Ralph MASTELLER. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. David MILLS will officiate. Burial will be in Hoover Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call from 4 8 p.m. Friday or one hour prior to service s. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge of Military Graveside Services.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ralph Masteller¹

M, b. 1923, d. 1923

Father

Justin Abraham Masteller¹ b. 23 Nov 1890, d. 26 Jul 1953

Mother

Mary Emeline Moore¹ b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Death*

Ralph Masteller died in 1923 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1923 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.

Kathleen Masteller¹

F, b. 29 January 1921, d. 28 June 2002

Father

Justin Abraham Masteller¹ b. 23 Nov 1890, d. 26 Jul 1953

Mother

Mary Emeline Moore¹ b. 14 Oct 1891, d. 16 Dec 1977

Last Edited

11 Apr 2014

Birth*

Kathleen Masteller was born on 29 January 1921 at Athens, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Kathleen Masteller appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin Abraham Masteller and Mary Emeline Moore; ED 4, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 25 December 1940,her married name was Stewart.⁴

Marriage*

Kathleen Masteller married Howard Stewart on 25 December 1940 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

Married Name

As of 21 April 1962,her married name was Bowen.⁴

Marriage*

Kathleen Masteller married Delford D. Bowen on 21 April 1962 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

Death*

Kathleen Masteller died on 28 June 2002 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, at age 81; in a Rochester Hospital; buried at Mt. Hope Cemeter.⁵

Obit

Kathleen's obituary was published in the Sentinel on 29 June 2003:
Kathleen M. BOWEN, 80, 922 Claude St., Logansport, and formerly of Rochester, died at 2:05 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital after a short illness. She was born near Athens to Justin and Mary MOORE MASTELLER. She first married Howard A. STEWART, who preceded her in death. She then married Delford D. BOWEN on April 21, 1962, in Goshen. He died March 29, 2002. Before moving to Logansport, she lived in Rochester 40 Years. She had been a librarian at the Fulton County Public Library and a Fulton Circuit Court clerk. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Logansport, and was active in the Ladies of the Moose Lodge No. 1107 in Rochester, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra KLEIN, Logansport, and Michaelle B OLLENBERG, Bonneau, S.C; one son, Howard STEWART and wife Mary, Hudson, Fla; one stepson, Leroy BOWEN and wife Iva, Greentown; 18 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren; two sisters in law, Betty MASTELLER, Roches ter and Louise MASTELLER, Kewanna. She was preceded by her parents and husbands; a daughter, Marynelle BARNES; a sister, Helen SMITH; and two brothers, Robert and Claude MASTELLER. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Jeff STRITE officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Athens. Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday or one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home. Mem orials may be made to the Church of Christ in Logansport.⁵

Family 1

Howard Stewart b. c 1920

Family 2

Delford D. Bowen b. 3 Oct 1916, d. 29 Mar 2002

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Fulton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.