Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Samuel Ward "Sam" Conner^1,2,3

M, b. August 18, 1898

Father

Samuel W. Conner^3,4,5 b. December 13, 1864, d. September 25, 1901

Mother

Frances B. "Fannie" Linn^3,1,4,5 b. April 2, 1866, d. May 4, 1962

Samuel Ward "Sam" Conner was born on August 18, 1898 at Ladoga, Montgomery Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Flossie Burwell on October 1, 1935 at Vigo Co., Indiana; Samuel was divorced in 1925 from his previous wife and Flossie was divorced from a Mr. Hillerby in 1931.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 88, District 99, Clark Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

⁵

1910

Dwelling 134, District 177, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 190, District 187, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

Occupation

1920

Serving in the U.S. Navy²

1935

Hotel operator in Chigago, Illinois⁴

Family

Flossie Burwell b. June 22, 1902

Marriage*

Samuel Ward "Sam" Conner married Flossie Burwell on October 1, 1935 at Vigo Co., Indiana; Samuel was divorced in 1925 from his previous wife and Flossie was divorced from a Mr. Hillerby in 1931.⁴

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Forest Marian Smiley^1,2

F, b. November, 1890, d. 1970

Father

William Lewis Smiley^2,1,3,4 b. January 28, 1869, d. November 29, 1935

Mother

Ursula Ellen "Sula" Conner^1,2,3,4 b. September 24, 1870, d. November 2, 1958

Forest Marian Smiley was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born in November, 1890 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^2,4 As of November 29, 1922,her married name was Perkins.⁶ She married Floyd Gipson Perkins on November 29, 1922 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.⁶ Forest Marian Smiley died in 1970.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 112, District 117, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

⁴

1910

Dwelling 28, District 46, Abiline Township, Caddo Co., Oklahoma

1920

Dwelling 124, District 186, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 198, District 3, Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 91, District 6-1, Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1920

Public school teacher³

Family

Floyd Gipson Perkins b. February 28, 1895, d. February, 1974

Marriage*

Forest Marian Smiley married Floyd Gipson Perkins on November 29, 1922 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.⁶

Children

John C. Perkins^6,7
William F. Perkins⁷

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2583] Oak Hill Cemetery, Boone Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=white&GSfn=benjamin&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=in&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=46829576&CRid=86196&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Byron Smiley^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 31, 1895, d. July 30, 1973

Father

William Lewis Smiley^6,3,7,5 b. January 28, 1869, d. November 29, 1935

Mother

Ursula Ellen "Sula" Conner^6,1,3,7,5 b. September 24, 1870, d. November 2, 1958

Charles Byron Smiley was buried at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^5,8 His Social Security Number was 308-03-0526.⁹ He was born on March 31, 1895 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,9,2,3,5 He married Zola R. Bratton on July 12, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,10,3,4 Charles Byron Smiley ALAMO - Charles Byron Smiley, 78, former postmaster and retired general store operator here, died at 12:55 a.m. today in the Carmen Convalescent Home at Crawfordsville. For 16 years he was circulation manager of the Crawfordsville Journal. He was a veteran. having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Old Union Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge at Alamo, VFW at Crawfordsville and Scottish Rite at Indianapolis. A New Ross native, he was born on March 31, 1895, a son of William L. and Ursula Conner Smiley. He was married to Zola R. Bratton on July 12, 1919. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Robert of Crawfordsville; two sisters Naomi Smiley of Lebanon and Mrs. Helen Martin of New Market; a grandson, Dr. Robert A. Smiley and a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Smiley, both of Crawfordsville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hunt and Son Funeral Home at Crawfordsville. Burial will be in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. on July 30, 1973.³ He died on July 30, 1973 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 78.^3,4,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 112, District 117, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

Dwelling 28, District 46, Abiline Township, Caddo Co., Oklahoma

1920

Dwelling 192, District 186, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Floyd Bratton¹¹

1920

Farmer¹¹

1930

Dwelling 192, District 33, Union Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

¹²

1940

Dwelling 43, District 54-31, Union Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

¹³

Occupation

1940

Newspaper manager¹³

Family

Zola R. Bratton b. July 11, 1898, d. September 24, 1973

Marriage*

Charles Byron Smiley married Zola R. Bratton on July 12, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,10,3,4

Child

Robert Allen Smiley Sr.+^{12,14,3,4,13,15,5} b. June 15, 1920, d. January 15, 1982

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Charles Byron Smiley obituary in the Jul 30, 1973 edition.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Zola H. Smiley obituary in the Sep 25, 1973 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2487] Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=24056709&CRid=1332616&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Naomi R. Smiley^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 5, 1904, d. September 7, 1998

Father

William Lewis Smiley^{6,7,1,2,8,3,9} b. January 28, 1869, d. November 29, 1935

Mother

Ursula Ellen "Sula" Conner^{7,6,1,2,8,3,9} b. September 24, 1870, d. November 2, 1958

Her Social Security Number was 312-22-5031.¹⁰ Naomi R. Smiley was buried at Oak Hill Grant Avenue Cemetery (also known as Crawfordville Masonic Cemetery), 1114 South Grant Avenue, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^5,4 She was born on August 5, 1904 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^7,10,3,5,9 She died on September 7, 1998 at Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana, at age 94.^10,3,5 She Naomi R. Smiley, 94, Lebanon, died Sept. 7. She was a schoolteacher. She taught in Mace, Ind., for three, years, then at Central Elementary School in Lebanon, where she also served as principal. She retired in 1969 after a 45-year career. Mrs. Smiley was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority and Riley Hospital for Children Cheer Guild. She was a graduate of Madame Blaker's Teachers College. She also earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Butler University. Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Crawfordsville. Survivors: niece Jane Paligraf; nephews Bill, John Perkins. on September 8, 1998.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 28, District 46, Abiline Township, Caddo Co., Oklahoma

⁶

1920

Dwelling 124, District 186, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 25, District 30, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

Occupation

1930

Public school teacher²

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Naomi R. Smiley obituary in the Sep 8, 1998 edition.
[S2567] Oak Hill Grant Avenue Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Charles Byron Smiley obituary in the Jul 30, 1973 edition.
[S416] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Montgomery County, Indiana Birth Records Index, 1882-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Helen Elizabeth Smiley^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 16, 1908, d. September 26, 1991

Father

William Lewis Smiley^{2,1,3,4,6,5,7} b. January 28, 1869, d. November 29, 1935

Mother

Ursula Ellen "Sula" Conner^{1,2,3,4,6,5,7} b. September 24, 1870, d. November 2, 1958

Her Social Security Number was 306-46-0313.⁸ Helen Elizabeth Smiley was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (aka Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery), 1114 South Grant Avenue, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^5,9 She was born on February 16, 1908 at New Ross, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^2,8,5,7 As of February 12, 1931,her married name was Martin.¹⁰ She married Donald Kennedy Martin on February 12, 1931 at Jamestown, Boone Co., Indiana.^10,11 Helen Elizabeth Smiley died on September 26, 1991 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 83.^8,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 28, District 46, Abiline Township, Caddo Co., Oklahoma

1920

Dwelling 124, District 186, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 25, District 30, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

⁴

1940

Dwelling 62, District 54-3A, Brown Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

¹²

Occupation

1930

Bakery saleswoman⁴

Family

Donald Kennedy Martin b. April 26, 1907, d. May 18, 1964

Marriage*

Helen Elizabeth Smiley married Donald Kennedy Martin on February 12, 1931 at Jamestown, Boone Co., Indiana.^10,11

Child

Jane Martin+^13,11,7,12 b. September 4, 1932, d. July 29, 2014

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Charles Byron Smiley obituary in the Jul 30, 1973 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S12161] Oak Hill Cemetery Grant Avenue, Montgomery Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S2520] Smith Family from Montgomery County, Indiana - Including Friends and Acquaintances, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sm06142011&id=I10963
[S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Donald K. Martin obituary in the May 19, 1964 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Jane Paligraf obituary in the Jul 31, 2014 edition.

Zola R. Bratton^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. July 11, 1898, d. September 24, 1973

Her Social Security Number was 317-48-2789.⁸ Zola R. Bratton was buried at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^6,7,9 She was born on July 11, 1898 at New Ross, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^8,6,7 She married Charles Byron Smiley, son of William Lewis Smiley and Ursula Ellen "Sula" Conner, on July 12, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,6 As of July 12, 1919,her married name was Smiley.⁴ Zola R. Bratton died on September 24, 1973 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 75.^6,7 She ALAMO - Zola R. Smiley, 75, of Alamo died at 6:20 p.m. Monday in Carmen Nursing Home at Crawfordsville. She was a member of the New Ross Methodist Church, a past worthy matron of Alamo OES and a member of the Ladies Aid of the Alamo Christian Church. She was born on July 11, 1898, near New Ross, a daughter of William and Rutha Morrison Bratton. She married Charles Byron Smiley on July 12, 1919. He died July 30, 1973. Surviving are a son, Robert A. Smiley of Crawfordsville; a grandson, Dr. Robert Smiley of Crawfordsville, and a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Smiley. Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Hunt & Son Funeral Home at Crawfordsville with the Rev. Guy Tremaine officiating. Burial will be in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday. on September 25, 1973.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 192, District 186, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 192, District 33, Union Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 43, District 54-31, Union Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family

Charles Byron Smiley b. March 31, 1895, d. July 30, 1973

Marriage*

Zola R. Bratton married Charles Byron Smiley, son of William Lewis Smiley and Ursula Ellen "Sula" Conner, on July 12, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,6

Child

Robert Allen Smiley Sr.+^{3,11,5,6,10,12,7} b. June 15, 1920, d. January 15, 1982

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Charles Byron Smiley obituary in the Jul 30, 1973 edition.
[S2135] Journal Review, The, From the Zola H. Smiley obituary in the Sep 25, 1973 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2487] Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=24056709&CRid=1332616&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Isaac James Conner^1,2

M, b. February, 1892

Father

Smith H. Conner^1,2 b. 1868, d. February 9, 1935

Mother

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Riffle^1,2,3 b. 1873, d. October 2, 1941

Isaac James Conner was born in February, 1892 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^2,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 241, District 13, Jackson Township, Boone Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his uncle Messon Powell⁴

1910

Dwelling 31, District 46, Abiline Township, Caddo Co., Oklahoma

1940

Dwelling 111, District 16-17B, Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma

Occupation

1940

Cafe propriator³

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Susie D. "Madge" Conner^1,2,3

F, b. October 21, 1895, d. April 24, 1954

Father

Smith H. Conner^1,4,5 b. 1868, d. February 9, 1935

Mother

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Riffle^1,4,5,3 b. 1873, d. October 2, 1941

Susie D. "Madge" Conner was buried at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Her married name was Dunn.³ Her married name was Dunley.⁵ She married M. S. W. Dunley.⁵ Susie D. "Madge" Conner married Elmore Dunn.³ Susie D. "Madge" Conner was born on October 21, 1895 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ She died on April 24, 1954 at age 58.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 31, District 46, Abiline Township, Caddo Co., Oklahoma

1920

Dwelling 155, District 125, Ward 3, Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma

⁵

1930

Dwelling 4, District 18, Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma

⁷

1940

Dwelling 111, District 16-17B, Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma

Occupation

1930

Restaurant manager⁷

Family 1

Elmore Dunn b. circa 1889

Marriage*

Susie D. "Madge" Conner married Elmore Dunn.³

Family 2

M. S. W. Dunley b. circa 1881

Marriage*

Susie D. "Madge" Conner married M. S. W. Dunley.⁵

Citations

[S416] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Montgomery County, Indiana Birth Records Index, 1882-1920.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3818] Highland Cemetery, Comanche Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Azel Mark Linn^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 18, 1891, d. April 18, 1977

Father

Charles Fender Linn^1,2 b. April 9, 1869, d. July 24, 1924

Mother

Laura B. Conner^1,2 b. August 25, 1872, d. March 17, 1947

His Social Security Number was 312-12-4452.⁵ Azel Mark Linn was buried at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 U.S. Highway 19, Palmetto, Manatee Co., Florida.⁶ He was born on July 18, 1891 at Linnsburg, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^5,7,3,4,8,9 He married Ruth Edna Penn on August 5, 1920 at Franklin Co., Indiana.^10,11 Azel Mark Linn died on April 18, 1977 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 85.^7,8

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 159, District 177, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 13, District 187, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 103, District 5, Roachdale Township, Putnam Co., Indiana

¹²

1940

Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Marion, Hendricks Co., Indiana

¹³

Occupation

1910		Serving in U.S. Navy¹
1920		Bank bookeeper²
1930		Barber¹²
1940		Barber¹³

Family

Ruth Edna Penn b. November 20, 1891, d. March 1, 1981

Marriage*

Azel Mark Linn married Ruth Edna Penn on August 5, 1920 at Franklin Co., Indiana.^10,11

Children

Wilma Jean Linn+^12,10,13,14 b. June 20, 1921, d. January 1, 1978
Norma Dean Linn+^{12,10,13,15,16,14} b. March 7, 1923, d. December 26, 2005
Charles F. Linn^{12,10,13,15,14} b. May 20, 1925, d. November 26, 1992
Mildred Rae Linn+^{12,10,13,17,18,19} b. June 10, 1927, d. November 24, 2020
Marion C. Linn+^12,10,13,14 b. March 8, 1929, d. January 28, 2018

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6143] Skyway Memorial Gardens, Manatee Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Norma D. DePoy obituary in the Dec 28, 2005 edition.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S12102] Matthews Mortuary, online www.matthewsmortuary.com, From the Mildred Rae Francis Placko obituary.

Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock^1,2,3

M, b. May 17, 1872, d. March 13, 1917

Father

Stephen Andrew Hancock^1,4,2 b. 1827, d. August 10, 1900

Mother

Susan F. Pence^1,4,2 b. August 19, 1831, d. March 11, 1884

Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 600 North Oakland Avenue, Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on May 17, 1872 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Julia Ann Nolan on March 19, 1893 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock married Dovie Hypes on November 7, 1910.¹ Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock married Chloie M. Livermore on August 9, 1915 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.² Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock died on March 13, 1917 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 44.^1,5,6,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 74, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 84, District 93, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 676, District 176, Ward 1, Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania

⁸

Occupation

1900

Furnace keeper⁷

1910

Steel works superintendent⁸

Family 1

Julia Ann Nolan b. November 8, 1877, d. June 10, 1909

Marriage*

Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock married Julia Ann Nolan on March 19, 1893 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Russell Edward Hancock+^7,8,2,9,10 b. December 25, 1897, d. March 26, 1987
Lena May Hancock^7,8,11 b. December 10, 1899, d. November 18, 1918
Stewart Hannah Hancock⁸ b. April 9, 1902, d. September, 1971
Mary Ann Hancock^8,9 b. June 18, 1905, d. February 19, 1988
William Howard Hancock^8,12,11 b. January 19, 1907, d. October 4, 1910
Helen Josephine Hancock+^8,13,12 b. March 24, 1908, d. March, 1985

Family 2

Dovie Hypes

Marriage*

Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock married Dovie Hypes on November 7, 1910.¹

Family 3

Chloie M. Livermore b. January 15, 1893, d. February, 1984

Marriage*

Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock married Chloie M. Livermore on August 9, 1915 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.²

Citations

[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.
[S9197] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S6473] New York Department of Health NY State Death Index, New York, Death Index, 1852-1956.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Adrian C. Linn^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1892, d. February, 1975

Father

Charles Fender Linn⁵ b. April 9, 1869, d. July 24, 1924

Mother

Laura B. Conner⁵ b. August 25, 1872, d. March 17, 1947

His Social Security Number was 305-03-9893.⁶ Adrian C. Linn was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁷ He married Pauline Unknown.⁸ Adrian C. Linn was born on November 30, 1892 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^6,2 He married Ruth G. Williamson on December 24, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.³ Adrian C. Linn died in February, 1975 at age 82.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 159, District 177, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 21, District 187, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana

⁴

1930

Dwelling 97, District 26, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 231, District 96-357, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1920		Retail lumber company manager⁴
1930		Lumber company estimator¹
1940		Lumber company salesman⁸

Family 1

Pauline Unknown b. 1904, d. 1967

Marriage*

Adrian C. Linn married Pauline Unknown.⁸

Family 2

Ruth G. Williamson b. circa 1892

Marriage*

Adrian C. Linn married Ruth G. Williamson on December 24, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.³

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3295] Crown Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hersey May McClure^1,2,3

F, b. December 26, 1874, d. February 22, 1936

Father

Abraham B. McClure⁵

Mother

Ellen "Ella" Conner^4,1,3 b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

Hersey May McClure was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ She was born on December 26, 1874 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,3 As of August 28, 1902,her married name was Schwarz.^6,7 She married John Mark Schwarz Sr. on August 28, 1902 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,7 Hersey May McClure Mrs. Hersey Schwarz, 61 years old, died at 3:40 o'clock Saturday morning at the residence, 2230 Oak street. She is survived by the husband, John; three sons, Harold, Winfred, and John; two daughters, Virginia and Mrs. Dorothy Colman; eight grandchildren; three brothers, John, Lloyd, and Charles, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Stearley. The body was removed to the Gillis funeral home where services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. on February 22, 1936.⁶ She died on February 22, 1936 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 61.^6,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 47, District 202, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Enumerated as a 5 year old boarder in the household of Francis Thomas, next door to the household of his apparently divorced mother Ella Conner⁵

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Enumerated as Hersy Schwartz⁴

1910

Dwelling 103, Dwelling 129, Ward 10, Denver Co., Colorado

⁸

1920

Dwelling 221, District 132, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

John Mark Schwarz Sr. b. circa 1871, d. January, 1956

Marriage*

Hersey May McClure married John Mark Schwarz Sr. on August 28, 1902 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,7

Children

Harold McClure Schwarz+^4,2,8,10,9 b. April 6, 1895, d. January 15, 1975
Dorothy Mae Schwartz+^8,2,6,9,3 b. February 16, 1904, d. April 1, 1987
Winfred Schwarz^8,6,9 b. November 8, 1907, d. October, 1979
John Mark Schwartz Jr.^8,2,10,9 b. November 18, 1909, d. September, 1983
Helen Virginia Schwarz^6,9

Citations

[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Hersey Schwarz obituary in the Feb 22, 1936 edition.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Hersey Schwartz obituary in the Feb 22, 1936 edition.

Emma Ellen Schwartz^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 26, 1881, d. August 20, 1966

Father

William Schwartz^1,2,3,5,6 b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

Mother

Ellen "Ella" Conner^1,3,5,6 b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

Her married name was Stearley.⁷ Emma Ellen Schwartz was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^8,5,9 Her Social Security Number was 314-24-5204.¹⁰ She married Unknown Stearley.⁷ Emma Ellen Schwartz was born on September 26, 1881 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5,6,10 As of circa 1902,her married name was Branstetter.¹¹ She married Luther Edward Branstetter circa 1902.^2,3,11 As of January 24, 1924,her married name was Spicer.⁶ Emma Ellen Schwartz married Frank Reardon Spicer on January 24, 1924 at Indiana.⁶ As of 1943,her married name was Critchlow.¹² Emma Ellen Schwartz married Jesse Homer Critchlow in 1943.^12,4,5 Emma Ellen Schwartz Mrs. Emma Critchlow, 84, of Q44 N. 8th St., died at 6 a.m. Saturday at her residence. She was a member of the Eighth Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Campbell of Dallas, Tex; a son Kenneth Williams of Vevay, Ind; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lottie Reece of Cory; three grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Callahan Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. on August 20, 1966.⁹ She died on August 20, 1966 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 84.^8,5,9

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 195, District 3, Ward 2, Vandalia, Audrain Co., Missouri

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 58, District 164, Ward 7, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹³

Occupation

1920

Private home house cleaner¹³

Family 1

Unknown Stearley

Marriage*

Emma Ellen Schwartz married Unknown Stearley.⁷

Family 2

Luther Edward Branstetter b. April 28, 1880, d. February 20, 1919

Marriage*

Emma Ellen Schwartz married Luther Edward Branstetter circa 1902.^2,3,11

Children

Mildred A. Branstetter^13,11,6,9 b. November 15, 1903, d. October 30, 1993
Hildreth W. Branstetter+^13,11 b. October 18, 1906, d. December 13, 1972
Kenneth Edward Branstetter+^13,14,9 b. May 1, 1910, d. March 6, 1980

Family 3

Frank Reardon Spicer b. November 27, 1881, d. March 9, 1938

Marriage*

Emma Ellen Schwartz married Frank Reardon Spicer on January 24, 1924 at Indiana.⁶

Family 4

Jesse Homer Critchlow b. February 12, 1891, d. June 4, 1964

Marriage*

Emma Ellen Schwartz married Jesse Homer Critchlow in 1943.^12,4,5

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Schwartz obituary in the Mar 21, 1920 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Charles R. Schwarz obituary in the Sep 9, 1954 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Hersey Schwartz obituary in the Feb 22, 1936 edition.
[S3888] Grandview Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Emma Critchlow obituary in the Aug 20, 1966 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Lloyd Schwartz obituary in the Jul 3, 1960 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2798] Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1410397

John Riley Schwartz^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 9, 1883, d. February 14, 1944

Father

William Schwartz^1,7,8,6 b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

Mother

Ellen "Ella" Conner^1,8,6 b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

John Riley Schwartz was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁶ He was born on January 9, 1883 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth year of 1884.^1,5,6 He married Helen Mary Jacobs circa 1910.^2,9,6 John Riley Schwartz died on February 14, 1944 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 61.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 615, District 146, Ward 3, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 228, District 132, Ward 3, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 243, District 23, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 342, District 84-61, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹²

Occupation

1900		Farmer¹
1910		Grocery clerk¹⁰
1920		Store clerk¹¹
1930		Grocery business²

Family

Helen Mary Jacobs b. May 14, 1892, d. January 29, 1919

Marriage*

John Riley Schwartz married Helen Mary Jacobs circa 1910.^2,9,6

Children

Dorothy R. Schwartz^2,3,9,11
Ruth Helen Schwartz^2,3,9,4,6,11 b. January 29, 1913, d. April 20, 1991
June Marie Schwartz+^3,4,13,6,11 b. February 5, 1915, d. July 29, 1994
Infant Schwartz⁶ b. January 28, 1919, d. January 28, 1919

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Schwartz obituary in the Mar 21, 1920 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Helen M. Schwartz obituary in the Jan 30, 1919 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

William Lloyd Schwartz^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. September 21, 1884, d. July 2, 1960

Father

William Schwartz^1,2,8,9,5,6 b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

Mother

Ellen "Ella" Conner^1,2,9,5,6 b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

His Social Security Number was 314-24-7788.⁷ William Lloyd Schwartz was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on September 21, 1884 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana; His draft card has a birth year of 1885 and his marriage record has 1886.^3,5,6,7 He married Minnie Minerva Wright on April 24, 1911 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,6 William Lloyd Schwartz died on July 2, 1960 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 75.^4,5 He William Lloyd Schwartz, 75 years old, 114 North Fourteenth street, died at the residence at 3:30 P.M. Saturday. He is survived by the wife, Minnie; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Cleghorn of Terre Haute and Mrs. Helen Taylor of Ft. Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Emma Crtichlow of Terre Haute; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. he was a member of the Terre Haute Bible Center. The body was taken to the Gillis Memory Chapel. (the obituary in the paper the following day added that he was buried in Roselawn memorial Park) on July 3, 1960.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

District 146, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 212, District 115, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 122, District 55, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 36, District 84-66, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹²

Occupation

1910		Blacksmith²
1920		Private family houseman¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Minnie Minerva Wright b. August 2, 1893, d. July 19, 1974

Marriage*

William Lloyd Schwartz married Minnie Minerva Wright on April 24, 1911 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,6

Children

Helen Marie Schwartz+^11,4,12,13 b. September 19, 1921, d. May 23, 2020
Doris Mae Schwartz+^{11,4,12,14,13} b. October 5, 1922

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Lloyd Schwartz obituary in the Jul 3, 1960 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Schwartz obituary in the Mar 21, 1920 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11096] Fort Wayne Newspapers, From the Helen M. Taylor obituary in the May 26, 2020 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Jesse Schwarz¹

M, b. July 1, 1887

Father

William Schwartz^1,2 b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

Mother

Ellen "Ella" Conner^1,2 b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

Jesse Schwarz was born on July 1, 1887 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 6, 1891, d. September 8, 1954

Father

William Schwartz^1,2,3,6,7,4 b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

Mother

Ellen "Ella" Conner^1,2,3,7,4 b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁸ He was born on September 6, 1891 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,5 He married Grace Cavanaugh on July 24, 1919 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz died on September 8, 1954 at West Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 63.⁸ He Charles R. Schwarz, 63 years old, R. R. 3, West Terre Haute, died at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at his residence. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Emma Critchlow of Terre Haute, and a brother, William Lloyd of Terre Haute. He was a World War I veteran. Funeral services will be at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Bedino Chapel of the Valley. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery. on September 9, 1954.⁸

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

District 146, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 342, District 84-61, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1910		Driver²
1919		Oakley's Grocery Store clerk⁴
1940		Dispensary attendant⁹

Family

Grace Cavanaugh b. July 23, 1896, d. before May 21, 1940

Marriage*

Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz married Grace Cavanaugh on July 24, 1919 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Schwartz obituary in the Mar 21, 1920 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Charles R. Schwarz obituary in the Sep 9, 1954 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Raymond Hamilton "Ray" Taylor^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. February 5, 1894, d. October 25, 1955

Father

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor^1,2,6 b. 1862, d. 1932

Mother

Nettie E. Conner^1,6 b. 1868, d. 1909

Raymond Hamilton "Ray" Taylor was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1894 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,7 He married Katherine Beecher on May 27, 1925 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,6 Raymond Hamilton "Ray" Taylor died on October 25, 1955 at Hines, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 61.⁴ He Raymond H. Taylor, 61 years old, 1141 Maple avenue, died Tuesday afternoon at Hines, Ill., Veterans Administration Hospital. A veteran of World War I, he is survived by one daughter, Miss Carolyn Jean Taylor; one stepson, William H. Hopp, and one brother, Herbert Taylor, all of Terre Haute; one sister, Mrs. C. H. Goetsch of Chicago and two nieces. The body arrived in Terre Haute at noon today and was taken to Cross Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. Services will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery. on October 26, 1955.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 78, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 43, District 179, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 21, District 37, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 280, District 84-48, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer²
1925		Milk salesman⁶
1930		City fireman³
1940		Fireman⁸

Family

Katherine Beecher b. April 13, 1896, d. May 9, 1952

Marriage*

Raymond Hamilton "Ray" Taylor married Katherine Beecher on May 27, 1925 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,6

Child

Carolyn Jeanne/Jean Taylor⁴

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Raymond H. Taylor obituary in the Oct 26, 1955 edition.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Kathryn Beecher Taylor obituary in the May 10, 1952 edition.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Anna Taylor^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 27, 1896, d. May 8, 1918

Father

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor^1,2,3,4 b. 1862, d. 1932

Mother

Nettie E. Conner^1,3,4 b. 1868, d. 1909

Mary Anna Taylor was buried at Shepherd Cemetery, Shepherdville, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born on June 27, 1896 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 As of January 12, 1916,her married name was Smith.³ She married Clarence Edward Smith on January 12, 1916 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,4 Mary Anna Taylor died on May 8, 1918 at Shepherdville, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 21.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 78, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 43, District 179, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Family

Clarence Edward Smith b. July 9, 1892, d. June 29, 1940

Marriage*

Mary Anna Taylor married Clarence Edward Smith on January 12, 1916 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,4

Child

Louise Della Smith+^6,7,4,8,9 b. January 13, 1917, d. October 31, 1994

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2802] Shepherd Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSfn=clarence&GSby=1892&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=15006365&CRid=1974854&df=all&
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elvin L. Taylor¹

M, b. June 27, 1898

Father

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor^1,2 b. 1862, d. 1932

Mother

Nettie E. Conner^1,2 b. 1868, d. 1909

Elvin L. Taylor was born on June 27, 1898 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 78, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1910

Not enumerated with his family in the 1910 census³

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Julia Ann Nolan¹

F, b. November 8, 1877, d. June 10, 1909

Julia Ann Nolan was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 600 North Oakland Avenue, Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was born on November 8, 1877 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 6, 1880.^2,3 She married Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, on March 19, 1893 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 19, 1893,her married name was Hancock. Julia Ann Nolan died on June 10, 1909 at Pennsylvania at age 31; Her gravestone has a death date of Jun 6, 1909.^2,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 84, District 93, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

Family

Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock b. May 17, 1872, d. March 13, 1917

Marriage*

Julia Ann Nolan married Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, on March 19, 1893 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Russell Edward Hancock+^4,5,6,7 b. December 25, 1897, d. March 26, 1987
Lena May Hancock^4,3 b. December 10, 1899, d. November 18, 1918
Stewart Hannah Hancock⁸ b. April 9, 1902, d. September, 1971
Mary Ann Hancock^8,6 b. June 18, 1905, d. February 19, 1988
William Howard Hancock^8,9,3 b. January 19, 1907, d. October 4, 1910
Helen Josephine Hancock+^10,9 b. March 24, 1908, d. March, 1985

Citations

[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S9197] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Charles Herbert Taylor^1,2,3

M, b. April 25, 1902, d. November, 1977

Father

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor^1,4,5,2 b. 1862, d. 1932

Mother

Nettie E. Conner^6,4,2 b. 1868, d. 1909

His Social Security Number was 307-05-3277.⁷ Charles Herbert Taylor was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁸ He was born on April 25, 1902 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,7 He married Mary Morrow on September 4, 1931 at Vigo Co., Indiana.² Charles Herbert Taylor died in November, 1977 at age 75.⁷

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 43, District 179, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 242, District 16, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁵

1940

Dwelling 255, District 84-77, Riley, Vigo Co., Indiana

Occupation

1930		Mill laborer⁵
1931		Salesman²
1940		Milk company salesman³

Family

Mary Morrow

Marriage*

Charles Herbert Taylor married Mary Morrow on September 4, 1931 at Vigo Co., Indiana.²

Child

Sondra Taylor³

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2778] Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=pilant&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29605952&CRid=85370&df=all&

Curlista Helen Taylor^1,2

F, b. May 15, 1904, d. April 12, 1995

Father

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor^3,4,1 b. 1862, d. 1932

Mother

Nettie E. Conner^5,1 b. 1868, d. 1909

Her Social Security Number was 347-38-5367.⁶ Curlista Helen Taylor was buried at River Road Cemetery, Hustisford Road, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.² She was born on May 15, 1904 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,6 As of June 20, 1930,her married name was Goetsch.¹ She married Herbert C. Goetsch on June 20, 1930 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Curlista Helen Taylor died on April 12, 1995 at Illinois at age 90.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 43, District 179, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 242, District 16, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁴

1940

Dwelling 69, District 16-270, Western Springs, Cook Co., Illinois

⁷

Occupation

1930

Dry goods clerk⁴

Family

Herbert C. Goetsch b. October 4, 1901, d. April 2, 1988

Marriage*

Curlista Helen Taylor married Herbert C. Goetsch on June 20, 1930 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Child

Donna Ruth Goetsch⁷

Citations

[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S2812] River Road Cemetery, Jefferson Co., WI, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=goetsch&GSfn=herbert&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=11321725&CRid=88815&df=all&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bessie Lints¹

F, b. October, 1883, d. 1906

Bessie Lints was born in October, 1883 at Indiana.² She married Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on February 25, 1900 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ As of February 25, 1900,her married name was Conner.¹ Bessie Lints died in 1906 at Vigo Co., Indiana.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 100, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Family

Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner b. December 15, 1871, d. December 28, 1949

Marriage*

Bessie Lints married Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on February 25, 1900 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Children

John R. Conner⁴
Hazel I. Conner⁴ b. circa 1904, d. April 17, 1921

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Hazel I. Conner^1,2

F, b. circa 1904, d. April 17, 1921

Father

Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner^1,2 b. December 15, 1871, d. December 28, 1949

Mother

Bessie Lints¹ b. October, 1883, d. 1906

Hazel I. Conner was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² She was born circa 1904 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 She died on April 17, 1921 at Vigo Co., Indiana.² She Hazel I. Conner, 17 years old, died yesterday at the home of her father, Edward (really Zed) Conner. She is survived by her father. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery. on April 18, 1921.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 92, District 178, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 101, District 172, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Hazel I. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1921 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Laura Conner^1,2,3

F, b. 1856, d. September 8, 1878

Father

Andrew Conner^2,1,3 b. April 15, 1830, d. after June 1, 1905

Mother

Susan Barbara Venard^1,2,3 b. 1835, d. after 1885

Laura Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² She was born in 1856 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² She died on September 8, 1878 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 248, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 27, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Emma Conner^1,2

F, b. September, 1859

Father

Andrew Conner^2,1 b. April 15, 1830, d. after June 1, 1905

Mother

Susan Barbara Venard^1,2 b. 1835, d. after 1885

Emma Conner was born in September, 1859 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 248, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1870

Not enumerated with her family in the 1870 Census³

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner¹

F, b. October 27, 1863, d. December 6, 1947

Father

Andrew Conner^1,2,3 b. April 15, 1830, d. after June 1, 1905

Mother

Susan Barbara Venard^2,1,3 b. 1835, d. after 1885

Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.^4,1,5 She was born on October 27, 1863 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana; The Conner book has a birth date of Oct 28, 1862.^1,4 She married Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank, son of George Walter Swank and Nancy A. Mikel, circa 1886.^4,1,6 As of circa 1886,her married name was Swank. Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner died on December 6, 1947 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma, at age 84.^4,1 She Mrs. Mary Frances Swank, age 83, passed away at 10 p.m. Dec. 6 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Martin, Wynonna. Okla. Mrs. Swank had been a resident of Dewey for a number of years. One year and seven months ago she went to make her home with her daughter. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Alice Martin, Wynonna, Okla; Mrs. Cora Campbell, Stockton, Calif; Mrs. Nina Leonard, Coffeyville, Kan; Mrs. Hazel Kenny, Tulsa, Okla; one son, Mr. Ezekial Swank, Hooker, Olka; one sister, Mrs. Cora Lempke, Roford, Idaho; 17 grandchildren and 13 grat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o,clock Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the Hurt Funeral home chapel. Rev. R. C. Kinningham of the Church of Christ officiated. Internment will be in the Dewey cemetery. on December 8, 1947.⁴

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 27, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 219, Dwelling 222, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 335, District 11, 26 Range 13, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory

⁶

1910

Dwelling 11, District 169, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma

⁷

1920

Dwelling 2, District 276, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma

⁸

1930

Dwelling 177, District 11, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma

⁹

1940

Dwelling 370, District 74-11, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma

¹⁰

Family

Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank b. December 25, 1866, d. July 5, 1946

Marriage*

Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner married Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank, son of George Walter Swank and Nancy A. Mikel, circa 1886.^4,1,6

Children

Hattie Swank^11,1 b. circa 1886, d. circa 1886
Cora Ellen Swank+^4,11,6,1,7 b. February 20, 1888, d. May 13, 1962
Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank+^11,6,1,7 b. October 18, 1890, d. May 15, 1918
Alice M. Swank+^11,6,1,7 b. January 23, 1893, d. June 15, 1974
Ezekial S. Swank+^8,4,11,6,1,7 b. March 7, 1898, d. May 23, 1967
Hazel Dorothy "Dot" Swank^8,4,11,1,7 b. February 17, 1902, d. October, 1972
Nina Swank+^8,4,11,7,1 b. May 8, 1907, d. May 10, 1988

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S338] Linda Bardot, "George Swank," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 12, 2004.
[S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."

Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank^1,2

M, b. December 25, 1866, d. July 5, 1946

Father

George Walter Swank^1,3,4 b. February 6, 1839, d. July 23, 1910

Mother

Nancy A. Mikel¹

Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 He was born on December 25, 1866 at Macon Co., Missouri.^1,2 He married Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, daughter of Andrew Conner and Susan Barbara Venard, circa 1886.^1,3,4 Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank died on July 5, 1946 at Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma, at age 79.^1,3,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 335, District 11, 26 Range 13, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory

⁴

1910

Dwelling 11, District 169, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma

⁵

1920

Dwelling 2, District 276, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma

⁶

1930

Dwelling 177, District 11, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma

⁷

1940

Dwelling 370, District 74-11, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma

⁸

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁴
1910		Grocery store operator^5,3
1920		Laborer⁶
1930		Laborer⁷

Family

Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner b. October 27, 1863, d. December 6, 1947

Marriage*

Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank married Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, daughter of Andrew Conner and Susan Barbara Venard, circa 1886.^1,3,4

Children

Hattie Swank^9,3 b. circa 1886, d. circa 1886
Cora Ellen Swank+^9,3,4,5 b. February 20, 1888, d. May 13, 1962
Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank+^9,3,4,5 b. October 18, 1890, d. May 15, 1918
Alice M. Swank+^9,3,4,5 b. January 23, 1893, d. June 15, 1974
Ezekial S. Swank+^6,9,3,4,5 b. March 7, 1898, d. May 23, 1967
Hazel Dorothy "Dot" Swank^6,9,5,3 b. February 17, 1902, d. October, 1972
Nina Swank+^6,9,3,5 b. May 8, 1907, d. May 10, 1988

Citations

[S338] Linda Bardot, "George Swank," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 12, 2004.
[S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."