Jane B. Chalk1

F, b. May 1886
FatherJohn L. Chalk1 b. 31 May 1844, d. 24 Jul 1918
MotherMartha Jane Waddle1 b. 1846
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Jane B. Chalk was born in May 1886 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Richland, Grant, Indiana, in the household of John L. Chalk and Martha Jane Waddle; ED45, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 35 years, 12 children, 9 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

William N. Chalk1

M, b. 6 September 1889
FatherJohn L. Chalk1 b. 31 May 1844, d. 24 Jul 1918
MotherMartha Jane Waddle1 b. 1846
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*William N. Chalk was born on 6 September 1889 at Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Richland, Grant, Indiana, in the household of John L. Chalk and Martha Jane Waddle; ED45, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 35 years, 12 children, 9 living.1 
DraftWW11* In 1942 William N. Chalk registered for the draft at Deputy, Johnson, Scott, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by himself, William Deberry contact person.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.

Eli H. Chalk1

M, b. circa 1812, d. 16 July 1847
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Eli H. Chalk was born circa 1812.1,2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Pennywait on 6 September 1836 at Greene, Ohio.3 
Land Entry*Eli H. Chalk entered land on 10 August 1837 at Cass, Indiana, 160 acres in township 28-N, section 13.4 
Census*He and Elizabeth Pennywait appeared on the census of 1840 at Cass, Indiana, page 205, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.2 
Death*Eli H. Chalk died on 16 July 1847 at Cass, Indiana; buried at Bethlehem M.E. Cemetery in Twelve Mile.5 

Family

Elizabeth Pennywait b. 1812
Children

Citations

  1. [S251] Lihona Research Jordan Dodd, Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  4. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, U.S. General Land Office Records.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bethlehem, Cass, Indiana.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elizabeth Pennywait1

F, b. 1812
Last Edited21 Jun 2016
Birth*Elizabeth Pennywait was born in 1812 at Ohio; both parents born in Virginia.2,3 
Married Name As of 22 June 1833,her married name was Swain.1 
Marriage*She married James W. Swain on 22 June 1833 at Greene, Ohio.1 
Marriage*Elizabeth Pennywait married Eli H. Chalk on 6 September 1836 at Greene, Ohio.1 
Married Name As of 6 September 1836,her married name was Chalk.1 
Census*Elizabeth Pennywait and Eli H. Chalk appeared on the census of 1840 at Cass, Indiana, page 205, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.4 
CensusElizabeth Pennywait appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.5 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.6 
Census*She appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 38b, no occupation, real estate valued at $300, widowed, 1 daughter.5 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 227D, living with Elizabeth Studebaker, also a widow, same age.3 

Family 1

James W. Swain b. c 1810, d. b Sep 1836
Child

Family 2

Eli H. Chalk b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
Children

Family 3
Children

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S251] Lihona Research Jordan Dodd, Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bethlehem, Cass, Indiana.

James W. Swain1

M, b. circa 1810, d. before September 1836
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*James W. Swain was born circa 1810.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Pennywait on 22 June 1833 at Greene, Ohio.1 
Death*James W. Swain died before September 1836 at Ohio.1 

Family

Elizabeth Pennywait b. 1812
Child

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

James Swain1

M, b. 1834
FatherJames W. Swain1 b. c 1810, d. b Sep 1836
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*James Swain was born in 1834 at Greene, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

George W. Chalk1

M, b. 1837, d. 2 April 1892
FatherEli H. Chalk1 b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*George W. Chalk was born in 1837 at Cass, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge W. Chalk appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.2 
Marriage*George W. Chalk married Marietta Wilcox on 11 January 1866 at Cass, Indiana.3 
Death*George W. Chalk died on 2 April 1892 at Twelve Mile, Cass, Indiana; buried at Bethlehem M.E. Cemetery.4 

Family

Marietta Wilcox b. 1845, d. 21 Oct 1917

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Behtleham, Cass, Indiana.

Sarah Chalk1

F, b. 1838
FatherEli H. Chalk1 b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Sarah Chalk was born in 1838 at Cass, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah Chalk appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.2 

Citations

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

Lydia Chalk1

F, b. 1841
FatherEli H. Chalk1 b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Lydia Chalk was born in 1841 at Cass, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusLydia Chalk appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.2 
Married Name As of 27 May 1872,her married name was Moss.3 
Marriage*Lydia Chalk married Isaac Moss on 27 May 1872 at Miami, Indiana.3 

Family

Isaac Moss b. c 1840

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).

Ann Chalk1

F, b. 1841
FatherEli H. Chalk1 b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Ann Chalk was born in 1841 at Cass, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusAnn Chalk appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.2 

Citations

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

Frances E. Chalk1

F, b. 1847
FatherEli H. Chalk1 b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Frances E. Chalk was born in 1847 at Cass, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusFrances E. Chalk appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.2 
(Witness) CensusFrances E. Chalk appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 38b, no occupation, real estate valued at $300, widowed, 1 daughter.1 
Married Name As of 21 July 1877,her married name was Rouch.3 
Marriage*Frances E. Chalk married Henry Rouch on 21 July 1877 at Fulton, Indiana.3 

Family

Henry Rouch b. 1845

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).

Winfield Scott Chalk1

M, b. 1850
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Winfield Scott Chalk was born in 1850 at Cass, Indiana; parents unknown.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 422b, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed,7 children.1 
Marriage*Winfield Scott Chalk married Lavinia J. Cook on 26 March 1876 at Cass, Indiana.2 

Family

Lavinia J. Cook b. 1852, d. 27 Apr 1919

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).

Harrison Chalk1

M, b. 1858
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Harrison Chalk was born in 1858 at Cass, Indiana; parents unknown.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Elizabeth Pennywait; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Lavinia J. Cook1

F, b. 1852, d. 27 April 1919
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Lavinia J. Cook was born in 1852.1,2 
Married Name As of 26 March 1876,her married name was Chalk.1 
Marriage*She married Winfield Scott Chalk, son of Elizabeth Pennywait, on 26 March 1876 at Cass, Indiana.1 
Death*Lavinia J. Cook died on 27 April 1919 at Miami Twp., Cass, Indiana.2 

Family

Winfield Scott Chalk b. 1850

Citations

  1. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).
  2. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records.

Marietta Wilcox1

F, b. 1845, d. 21 October 1917
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Marietta Wilcox was born in 1845.1,2 
Married Name As of 11 January 1866,her married name was Chalk.1 
Marriage*She married George W. Chalk, son of Eli H. Chalk and Elizabeth Pennywait, on 11 January 1866 at Cass, Indiana.1 
Death*Marietta Wilcox died on 21 October 1917 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana.2 

Family

George W. Chalk b. 1837, d. 2 Apr 1892

Citations

  1. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).
  2. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records.

Isaac Moss1

M, b. circa 1840
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Isaac Moss was born circa 1840.1 
Marriage*He married Lydia Chalk, daughter of Eli H. Chalk and Elizabeth Pennywait, on 27 May 1872 at Miami, Indiana.1 

Family

Lydia Chalk b. 1841

Citations

  1. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).

Henry Rouch1

M, b. 1845
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Henry Rouch was born in 1845.1 
Marriage*He married Frances E. Chalk, daughter of Eli H. Chalk and Elizabeth Pennywait, on 21 July 1877 at Fulton, Indiana.1 

Family

Frances E. Chalk b. 1847

Citations

  1. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).

Reuben A. Chalk1

M, b. 27 February 1846, d. 13 January 1847
FatherEli H. Chalk1 b. c 1812, d. 16 Jul 1847
MotherElizabeth Pennywait1 b. 1812
Last Edited24 May 2016
Birth*Reuben A. Chalk was born on 27 February 1846 at Cass, Indiana.1 
Death*He died on 13 January 1847 at Cass, Indiana; buried at Bethlehem M.E. Church Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bethlehem, Cass, Indiana.

Forrest P. Fouts1

M, b. 18 November 1888, d. 17 September 1913
Last Edited1 Jun 2016
Birth*Forrest P. Fouts was born on 18 November 1888 at Carroll, Indiana; son of Noah Fouts of Carroll County and and Lillie J. Patton of Tippecanoe County.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Cornell on 20 November 1907 at Carroll, Indiana.1,4 
Census*Forrest P. Fouts and Mary Jane Cornell appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Carrollton, Carroll, Indiana, ED 27, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 1 son.1 
Death*Forrest P. Fouts died on 17 September 1913 at Carrollton Twp., Carroll, Indiana, at age 24; from tberculosis; buried at Hopewell Cemetery in Carroll County.2,3 

Family

Mary Jane Cornell b. 8 Apr 1889, d. 11 Aug 1956
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopewell, Carroll, Indiana.
  3. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.

Mary Jane Cornell1

F, b. 8 April 1889, d. 11 August 1956
Last Edited1 Jun 2016
Birth*Mary Jane Cornell was born on 8 April 1889 at Carroll, Indiana.1,2 
Marriage*She married Forrest P. Fouts on 20 November 1907 at Carroll, Indiana.1,3 
Married Name As of 20 November 1907,her married name was Fouts.1 
Census*Mary Jane Cornell and Forrest P. Fouts appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Carrollton, Carroll, Indiana, ED 27, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 1 son.1 
Married Name As of 15 June 1916,her married name was Heins.3 
Marriage*Mary Jane Cornell married Oscar Alvin Heins on 15 June 1916 at Cass, Indiana.3 
Census*Mary Jane Cornell and Oscar Alvin Heins appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana, ED 48, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 stepson.4 
Death*Mary Jane Cornell died on 11 August 1956 at Galveston, Cass, Indiana, at age 67; buried at Hopewell Cemetery.2 

Family 1

Forrest P. Fouts b. 18 Nov 1888, d. 17 Sep 1913
Child

Family 2

Oscar Alvin Heins b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 2 Aug 1960

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopewell, Carroll, Indiana.
  3. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Etta Mae Wallace1

F, b. 6 December 1884, d. 1 January 1950
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Etta Mae Wallace was born on 6 December 1884 at Wallace, Lincoln, Nebraska.1 
Married Name As of 6 May 1905,her married name was Petty.1 
Marriage*She married Wilbur Morris Petty, son of Jacob R. Petty and Martha J. Fishburn, on 6 May 1905 at Marshall, Indiana.1 
Death*Etta Mae Wallace died on 1 January 1950 at Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, at age 65.1 

Family

Wilbur Morris Petty b. 6 Feb 1880, d. 8 Aug 1906
Child

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Darwin Wilbur Petty1

M, b. 7 May 1906, d. 14 October 1989
FatherWilbur Morris Petty1 b. 6 Feb 1880, d. 8 Aug 1906
MotherEtta Mae Wallace1 b. 6 Dec 1884, d. 1 Jan 1950
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Darwin Wilbur Petty was born on 7 May 1906 at Indiana.1 
Death*He died on 14 October 1989 at Deland, Volusia, Florida, at age 83.1 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Nancy J. Wadsworth1

F, b. 17 August 1890, d. 10 October 1983
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Nancy J. Wadsworth was born on 17 August 1890 at Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho.1 
Married Name As of circa 1912,her married name was Petty.1 
Marriage*She married Ross Weldon Petty, son of Jacob R. Petty and Martha J. Fishburn, circa 1912.1 
Death*Nancy J. Wadsworth died on 10 October 1983 at Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, at age 93; buried at Taylor Cemetery.1 

Family

Ross Weldon Petty b. 27 Sep 1890, d. 22 Dec 1963

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Taylor, Boinneville, Idaho.

Andrew Jackson Petty1,2

M, b. 15 October 1924, d. 14 October 1903
Last Edited25 May 2016
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Petty married Malinda (?) circa 1845 at Indiana.1 
Census*Andrew Jackson Petty and Malinda (?) appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Valley Twp., Page, Iowa, page 50, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 6 children.1 
Death*Andrew Jackson Petty died on 14 October 1903 at Peru, Miami, Indiana.3 
Birth*He was born on 15 October 1924 at Indiana.1,3 

Family

Malinda (?) b. 1827
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Clark/Self/Davis/Hines Family by imsd100.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Malinda (?)1

F, b. 1827
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Malinda (?) was born in 1827 at Virginia.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Jackson Petty circa 1845 at Indiana.1 
Married Name As of circa 1845,her married name was Petty.1 
Census*Malinda (?) and Andrew Jackson Petty appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Valley Twp., Page, Iowa, page 50, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 6 children.1 

Family

Andrew Jackson Petty b. 15 Oct 1924, d. 14 Oct 1903
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Clarence Clayton Curtis1

M, b. 18 July 1918, d. 11 January 1919
FatherJames Marvin Curtis1 b. 22 Jul 1898, d. 12 Jan 1968
MotherAlta (Altie) Buchanan1 b. 1890
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Clarence Clayton Curtis was born on 18 July 1918 at Bakerville, Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 11 January 1919 at Bakerville, Humphreys, Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

James William Curtis1

M, b. 5 August 1920, d. 10 November 1982
FatherJames Marvin Curtis1 b. 22 Jul 1898, d. 12 Jan 1968
MotherAlta (Altie) Buchanan1 b. 1890
Last Edited25 May 2016
Marriage*James William Curtis married Nelly Pearl Jackson.1 
Birth*James William Curtis was born on 5 August 1920 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 10 November 1982 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 62; buried at McKeel Cemetery.1 

Family

Nelly Pearl Jackson b. 11 Aug 1834, d. 16 Mar 2008
Child

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Pruett Family Tree by Tom4460.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Nelly Pearl Jackson1

F, b. 11 August 1834, d. 16 March 2008
Last Edited25 May 2016
Married NameHer married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*Nelly Pearl Jackson married James William Curtis, son of James Marvin Curtis and Alta (Altie) Buchanan.1 
Birth*Nelly Pearl Jackson was born on 11 August 1834 at Tennessee.1 
Death*She died on 16 March 2008 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 173; buried at McKeel Cemetery.1 

Family

James William Curtis b. 5 Aug 1920, d. 10 Nov 1982
Child

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Pruett Family Tree by Tom4460.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Brenda Ann Curtis1

F, b. 12 February 1960, d. 4 October 2015
FatherJames William Curtis1 b. 5 Aug 1920, d. 10 Nov 1982
MotherNelly Pearl Jackson1 b. 11 Aug 1834, d. 16 Mar 2008
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Brenda Ann Curtis was born on 12 February 1960 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.1 
Death*She died on 4 October 2015 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 55; at a Nashville hospital; buried at McKeel Cemetery.1 
ObitBrenda Ann's obituary was published in the FindaGrave on circa 6 October 2015:
Brenda Ann Miller age 55 of Waverly, TN died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville. Mrs. Miller worked 13 years as the Manager of Recycling at the James Center and retired after 13 years as a Correctional Officer for the State of Tennessee. Graveside Services held in the McKeel Cemetery with Bro. Joe Lescure officiating.
Survived by: Daughter: Angela Miller (Nicholas) of Waverly; Brothers: William Curtis (Teresa) of Jackson, David Curtis (Tracy) of McEwen. Sisters: Kathy Hicks of Waverly; Joanie Gibson of Waverly; Mary Jane Johnson of Waverly; Grandchild: Stepheny Anne Miller of Waverly. Loving Friend: Denise Clarke of Waverly; Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by: Parents: James and Nellie Pearl Jackson Curtis Husband: Carl E. Miller Son: Stephen Cory Miller Grandchild: Cory Edward Miller Baker.1
 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Leon Kotterman1

M, b. 15 December 1896, d. 28 March 1947
Last Edited25 May 2016
Birth*Leon Kotterman was born on 15 December 1896 at Gilead, Miami, Indiana.1,2 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1918 Leon Kotterman registered for the draft at Deedsville, Miami, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by Harry Kotterman, single, described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, light hair. 
Marriage*He married Nola Clingaman on 14 September 1918.2 
Death*Leon Kotterman died on 28 March 1947 at Peru, Miami, Indiana, at age 50; buried at Ebenezer Cemetery.2 
ObitLeon's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 29 March 1947:
Leon KOTTERMAN, 50, principal of the Butler school in Miami county, died Friday in the Dukes Hospital in Peru after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at the schoolhouse. His home was at Deedsville.A teacher for 32 years, Mr. Kotterman was born Dec. 15, 1896, near Chili, the son of Harry and Margaret KOTTERMAN. He married Nola CLINGAMAN Sept. 14, 1918. He was a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Gilead. He was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors, besides the wife, include two sons, Cletus KOTTERMAN, South Bend, and Larry KOTTERMAN, at home; one daughter, Gwenneth KOTTERMAN, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Clarence LOWE, Deedsville; a brother, Boyd KOTTERMAN, Deedsville, and two uncles, Truman KOTTERMAN and Oren KOTTERMAN, Deedsville. A son, Dean KOTTERMAN, died in 1940. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ebenezer church with the Rev. R. M. BROCK officiating. Burial will be in the Ebenezer cemetery. The Moyer and Haupert Funeral Home, Akron, will take the body to the residence late today.
 

Family

Nola Clingaman b. 1896, d. 1968

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ebenezer, Miami, Indiana.