Mae F. Poff1,2

F, b. October 15, 1901, d. August 18, 1985
FatherFlemon Wesley "Flem" Poff1,3,4 b. October 17, 1877, d. July 26, 1949
MotherSarah Ellen Lawson1,5,3,4,6 b. November, 1880, d. July 30, 1960
     Mae F. Poff was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.7,4 Her Social Security Number was 312-28-3620.8 She was born on October 15, 1901 at Parke Co., Indiana.8,3,4 As of March 1, 1920,her married name was Morlan.9,2 She married Elza Dewey Morlan on March 1, 1920 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,3,4 Mae F. Poff died on August 18, 1985 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 83.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 122, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 110, District 21, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 104, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana11

Family

Elza Dewey Morlan b. July 22, 1897, d. September 12, 1993
Marriage*Mae F. Poff married Elza Dewey Morlan on March 1, 1920 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Alva J. Poff obituary in the Jun 30, 1960 edition.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Sarah Ellen Poff obituary in the Jul 31, 1960 edition.
  7. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1315] Descendants of Benoni Moreland, online http://www.claynet.com/athomas/hillary/moreland/index.htm#TOC
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the James R. Morlan obituary in the May 7, 1973 edition.
  13. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Wayne Morlan obituary.
  14. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Harry Poff1,2

M, b. September 9, 1903, d. November, 1977
FatherFlemon Wesley "Flem" Poff1 b. October 17, 1877, d. July 26, 1949
MotherSarah Ellen Lawson1,3,4 b. November, 1880, d. July 30, 1960
     Harry Poff was buried at Little Grove Cemetery, U.S. 150 and Vermilion Road, Paris, Edgar Co., Illinois.2 He married M. Eva Bozarth.5,6,2,7 Harry Poff was born on September 9, 1903 at Indiana.1,2 He died in November, 1977 at Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 74.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 122, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 505A, District 10, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 577, District 83-10, Blanford, Vermilion Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Farmer5
1940Coal miner8

Family

M. Eva Bozarth b. December 22, 1904, d. June 7, 2004
Marriage*Harry Poff married M. Eva Bozarth.5,6,2,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2298] Little Grove Cemetery, Edgar Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=561&GRid=10725840&CRid=2140203&df=all&
  3. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Alva J. Poff obituary in the Jun 30, 1960 edition.
  4. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Sarah Ellen Poff obituary in the Jul 31, 1960 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Doyne Marie Poff Lawson obituary in the Aug 22, 2006 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the M. Eva Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mina Lena Moore1,2

F, b. March 25, 1900, d. July 14, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 305-70-1186.3 Mina Lena Moore was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.4 She was born on March 25, 1900 at Indiana.5,3,1 As of April 27, 1918,her married name was Mercer.1 She married George Lezenby Mercer, son of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on April 27, 1918 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1 Mina Lena Moore died on July 14, 1991 at age 91.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 121, District 23, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 24, District 11-19, Perry, Clay Co., Illinois2

Family

George Lezenby Mercer b. January 30, 1898, d. December 17, 1991
Marriage*Mina Lena Moore married George Lezenby Mercer, son of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on April 27, 1918 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marcus Wayne Mercer obituary in the May 17, 2012 edition.

Marceline V. Mercer1

F, b. March 22, 1919, d. January 14, 1997
FatherGeorge Lezenby Mercer1,2 b. January 30, 1898, d. December 17, 1991
MotherMina Lena Moore1,2 b. March 25, 1900, d. July 14, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 309-14-1921.3 Marceline V. Mercer was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clay Co., Indiana.4 Her married name was Burger.5 She married Lennie H. Burger.5,4 Marceline V. Mercer was born on March 22, 1919 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1,3 She died on January 14, 1997 at age 77.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 121, District 23, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana2

Family

Lennie H. Burger b. April 24, 1917, d. March 1, 1999
Marriage*Marceline V. Mercer married Lennie H. Burger.5,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4145] Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marcus Wayne Mercer obituary in the May 17, 2012 edition.

Willis Levi Mercer1,2,3,4

M, b. November 3, 1900, d. February 27, 1959
FatherHenry B. Mercer1,5,6,7,4 b. October 20, 1862, d. December 30, 1950
MotherSarah Margaret Girton1,5,7,4 b. April 12, 1866, d. November 21, 1928
     Willis Levi Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2,4 He was born on November 3, 1900 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,3,7,4 He married Elizabeth Jane Walden on September 25, 1924 at Indiana.7 Willis Levi Mercer died on February 27, 1959 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 58.8,4 He Willis L. Mercer, 58 year old, a farmer and stock, raiser, of Van Buren Township, died Friday morning at the Clay County Hospital. He was a member of the Ebenezer Church. Surviving are the wife, Elizabeth J; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Bain of R. R. 1, Reelsville, and Mrs. Lloyd Hoskins of Fowler; two sons, Robert of Harmony and William of R. R. 3, Brazil; three sisters, Mrs. Rella Thompson of Clay City, Mrs Virgie Lane of R. R. 3. Brazil, and Mrs. Zola McCullough of R. R. 1, Reelsville; two brothers, George of R. R. 1 Reelsville, and Roscoe Mercer of Harmony, and nine grandchildren. Burial will be in Calcutta cemetery. on February 28, 1959.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 55, District 88, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 72, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 90, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1950Dwelling 150, District 11-38, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer6
1950Farmer10

Family

Elizabeth Jane Walden b. November 7, 1904, d. September 13, 1991
Marriage*Willis Levi Mercer married Elizabeth Jane Walden on September 25, 1924 at Indiana.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Willis L. Mercer obituary in the Feb 28, 1959 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Betty Joan Bain obituary.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Virginia Enola "Virgie" Mercer1,2

F, b. March 12, 1905, d. December, 1987
FatherHenry B. Mercer1,3 b. October 20, 1862, d. December 30, 1950
MotherSarah Margaret Girton1,3 b. April 12, 1866, d. November 21, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 306-70-2767.4 Virginia Enola "Virgie" Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2 Her married name was Lane.4 She was born on March 12, 1905 at Indiana.1,4,2 She married Milo Grant Lane on June 4, 1927.2 Virginia Enola "Virgie" Mercer died in December, 1987 at age 82.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 55, District 88, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 30, District 11-23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 66, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6

Family

Milo Grant Lane b. January 18, 1904, d. September, 1981
Marriage*Virginia Enola "Virgie" Mercer married Milo Grant Lane on June 4, 1927.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Zola Fern Mercer1,2,3

F, b. January 30, 1907, d. July 11, 1997
FatherHenry B. Mercer1,2 b. October 20, 1862, d. December 30, 1950
MotherSarah Margaret Girton1,2 b. April 12, 1866, d. November 21, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 314-34-8359.4 Zola Fern Mercer was buried at Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana.3 She was born on January 30, 1907 at Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana.4,3 As of December 3, 1932,her married name was McCullough.5 She married Wayne Lynn McCullough on December 3, 1932.5,3 Zola Fern Mercer died on July 11, 1997 at Avon, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 90.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 55, District 88, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 76, District 23, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 122, District 67-25, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana7

Family

Wayne Lynn McCullough b. August 22, 1901, d. May 12, 1979
Marriage*Zola Fern Mercer married Wayne Lynn McCullough on December 3, 1932.5,3 
Children
  • Joseph H. McCullough7
  • Marlene McCullough7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5234] Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery, Putnam Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5233] Our Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17188646/person/18012025275
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bessie Boyd1,2,3

F, b. February 20, 1890, d. July 25, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 304-70-7798.4 Bessie Boyd was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3 She was born on February 20, 1890 at Indiana.5,4,1 As of October 16, 1910,her married name was Mercer.1 She married Roscoe Melvin Mercer, son of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on October 16, 1910 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1 Bessie Boyd died on July 25, 1972 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 82.4,3 She BRAZIL, Ind. - Services for Mrs. Bessie Mercer, 83, RR 3, who died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Clay County Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with burial in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday. She was a member of Croy's Creek Church and the Lena Good-Neighbor Club. Surviving are a son, Melvin, Carbon; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Summers, and Mrs. Marjorie Adamson, both of Brazil; four brothers, Ralph Boyd, Brazil; James R. Boyd, Brazil; Orville Boyd, Indianapolis, and Phillip Boyd, Harmony; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on July 26, 1972.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 24, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Roscoe Melvin Mercer b. September 28, 1888, d. February 7, 1966
Marriage*Bessie Boyd married Roscoe Melvin Mercer, son of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on October 16, 1910 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Bessie Mercer obituary in the Jul 26, 1972 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Roscoe M. Mercer obituary in the Feb 8, 1966 edition.

Melvin Otis Mercer1,2,3

M, b. June 6, 1911, d. September 26, 1989
FatherRoscoe Melvin Mercer1,2,4 b. September 28, 1888, d. February 7, 1966
MotherBessie Boyd1,2,4,5 b. February 20, 1890, d. July 25, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 304-10-6473.6 Melvin Otis Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.7 He married Emma Lurene Sullivan.3,7 Melvin Otis Mercer was born on June 6, 1911 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,6 He died on September 26, 1989 at age 78.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 102, District 11-11, Dick Johnson, Clay Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Emma Lurene Sullivan b. August 11, 1912, d. March 30, 2002
Marriage*Melvin Otis Mercer married Emma Lurene Sullivan.3,7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2762] Slover-Becker Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/23674257/person/1415224290
  4. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Roscoe M. Mercer obituary in the Feb 8, 1966 edition.
  5. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Bessie Mercer obituary in the Jul 26, 1972 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mabel Ruth Mercer1,2

F, b. September 10, 1912, d. August 9, 1931
FatherRoscoe Melvin Mercer3,1 b. September 28, 1888, d. February 7, 1966
MotherBessie Boyd3,1 b. February 20, 1890, d. July 25, 1972
     Mabel Ruth Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2 She was born on September 10, 1912 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 She died on August 9, 1931 at Indiana at age 18.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Frances Marie Mercer1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1919, d. June 25, 2008
FatherRoscoe Melvin Mercer4,1,2 b. September 28, 1888, d. February 7, 1966
MotherBessie Boyd4,1,2,5 b. February 20, 1890, d. July 25, 1972
     Frances Marie Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3 She was born on April 10, 1919 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3 As of February 24, 1940,her married name was Summers.3 She married Howard Cleo Summers on February 24, 1940 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3,6 Frances Marie Mercer died on June 25, 2008 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 89.3,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 85, District 11-25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7

Family

Howard Cleo Summers b. December 12, 1915, d. November 6, 2010
Marriage*Frances Marie Mercer married Howard Cleo Summers on February 24, 1940 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3,6 
Children
  • Eugene Summers6
  • David Summers6
  • Don Summers6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Roscoe M. Mercer obituary in the Feb 8, 1966 edition.
  3. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Bessie Mercer obituary in the Jul 26, 1972 edition.
  6. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Howard Cleo Summers obituary in the Nov 8, 2010 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Marcus Wayne Mercer1,2

M, b. December 12, 1920, d. May 15, 2012
FatherGeorge Lezenby Mercer1,3,2 b. January 30, 1898, d. December 17, 1991
MotherMina Lena Moore1,3,2 b. March 25, 1900, d. July 14, 1991
     Marcus Wayne Mercer was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.2 He was born on December 12, 1920 at Cory, Clay Co., Indiana.4,2 He married Veneta Clark circa 1945.5 Marcus Wayne Mercer died on May 15, 2012 at Indiana at age 91.2,4 He Marcus Wayne Mercer, 91, Camby, passed away May 15, 2012. Born Dec. 12, 1920 in Cory to the late George and Mina Mercer, he founded Mercer Machine in 1954, which is still the family business three generations later. An avid golfer, he was a member of Lynhurst Masonic Lodge No. 723 F.&A.M. He was affectionately known as "Pockie." Survivors include daughter, Rita (David) Elliott; two grandchildren, Tracy (Brian) Robinson, David (Karen) Elliott; 4 great grandchildren, Kevin McKinney, Brandi Elliott, Amber Elliott, Valerie Elliott, Raechel Stanton, Grayson Stanton and brother, Halford Mercer. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Veneta Mercer and sister, Marceline Burger. Visitation will be Friday, May 18 from 4 to 8:00 p.m., with the Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. in G.H. Herrmann Green wood Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch Road. Funeral Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 19 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. on May 17, 2012.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 121, District 23, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 24, District 11-19, Perry, Clay Co., Illinois3

Occupation

1940W.P.A. road construction laborer3

Family

Veneta Clark b. August 7, 1926, d. July 27, 2007
Marriage*Marcus Wayne Mercer married Veneta Clark circa 1945.5 
Child
  • Rita Mercer2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marcus Wayne Mercer obituary in the May 17, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Veneta Mercer obituary in the Jul 28, 2007 edition.

Elizabeth Jane Walden1,2

F, b. November 7, 1904, d. September 13, 1991
     Elizabeth Jane Walden was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3,2 She was born on November 7, 1904 at Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana.1,2 As of September 25, 1924,her married name was Mercer.1 She married Willis Levi Mercer, son of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on September 25, 1924 at Indiana.1 Elizabeth Jane Walden died on September 13, 1991 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 86.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 90, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1950Dwelling 150, District 11-38, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6

Family

Willis Levi Mercer b. November 3, 1900, d. February 27, 1959
Marriage*Elizabeth Jane Walden married Willis Levi Mercer, son of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on September 25, 1924 at Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Betty Joan Bain obituary.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Willis L. Mercer obituary in the Feb 28, 1959 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Betty Joan Mercer1,2

F, b. September 12, 1926, d. August 4, 2019
FatherWillis Levi Mercer1,3,2 b. November 3, 1900, d. February 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Jane Walden1,3,2 b. November 7, 1904, d. September 13, 1991
     Betty Joan Mercer was buried at Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana.2,4 She Betty Joan Bain, 92, of Reelsville, Indiana passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on August 4, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born on September 12, 1926, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth (Walden) Mercer. She graduated from Van Buren High School. She retired from Montgomery Wards in Greencastle. Betty married Robert Bain Jr. on April 5, 1947; he passed away on May 15, 2016. Betty was a long-time member of Putnamville Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family – especially her grandkids and cooking. Betty is survived by her 4 children: Sandy Hutcheson and husband Kenny of Reelsville, Sharon Blaydes and husband Steve of Reelsville, Don Bain and wife Rita of Reelsville, and Dan Bain and wife Dianna of Reelsville; grandchildren: Julie Peters (Mark), Ann Taylor, Jennifer Smith (Bryan), Stephen Paul Blaydes Jr. (Rachelle), Gretchen Wallace (Ian), Lindsay Tiepen (Aaron), Hilarie Logan (Todd), Valarie Bartrom (Phil), and Daniel Robert Bain (Shawna); step-grandson Jesse Stanley (Janelle); many great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Hoskins of Reelsville; Betty was preceded in death by her husband Robert Bain Jr; granddaughter Haley Bain; siblings: Bob Mercer, Bill Mercer, and Ruby Mercer in infancy. Burial will follow at Boone Hutcheson Cemetery.2 She was born on September 12, 1926 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2,4 As of April 5, 1947,her married name was Bain.2 She married Robert Bain Jr. on April 5, 1947.5,2,6 Betty Joan Mercer died on August 4, 2019 at Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana, at age 92.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 90, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3

Family

Robert Bain Jr. b. February 4, 1923, d. May 15, 2016
Marriage*Betty Joan Mercer married Robert Bain Jr. on April 5, 1947.5,2,6 
Children
  • Dan Bain2,6
  • Sandra Faye "Sandy" Bain2,6
  • Sharon Kay Bain2,6
  • Donald Ray "Don" Bain2,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Betty Joan Bain obituary.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5234] Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery, Putnam Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Willis L. Mercer obituary in the Feb 28, 1959 edition.
  6. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Robert Bain, Jr. obituary.

Ruby Janice Mercer1,2,3

F, b. March 21, 1928, d. March 15, 1934
FatherWillis Levi Mercer4,2,3,5 b. November 3, 1900, d. February 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Jane Walden4,2,3,5 b. November 7, 1904, d. September 13, 1991
     Ruby Janice Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2 She was born on March 21, 1928 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,3 She died on March 15, 1934 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 5.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4

Citations

  1. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Betty Joan Bain obituary.

Mary Ella Davies1,2,3

F, b. July 27, 1876, d. October 23, 1925
     Mary Ella Davies was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on July 27, 1876 at Nebraska.3 As of May 10, 1906,her married name was Pilant.1 She married John Francis Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on May 10, 1906 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,3 Mary Ella Davies died on October 23, 1925 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 49.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4

Family

John Francis Pilant b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
Marriage*Mary Ella Davies married John Francis Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on May 10, 1906 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Sarah Jane Whitworth1,2

F, b. December 25, 1865, d. January 7, 1902
     Sarah Jane Whitworth was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3,2 She was born on December 25, 1865 at England; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1866.3,4,2 As of April 13, 1893,her married name was Pilant.1 She married John Francis Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on April 13, 1893 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,2 Sarah Jane Whitworth died on January 7, 1902 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 36.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 454, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4

Family

John Francis Pilant b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
Marriage*Sarah Jane Whitworth married John Francis Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on April 13, 1893 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S2294] Poff Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=41&GScid=86437&GRid=27198853&CRid=86437&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

William Arthur Pilant1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 11, 1893, d. November 11, 1959
FatherJohn Francis Pilant1,6,4 b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
MotherSarah Jane Whitworth1,6,4 b. December 25, 1865, d. January 7, 1902
     William Arthur Pilant was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,4,5 He was born on November 11, 1893 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,4,5 He married Rose Louise Stearley on March 29, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.7,8 William Arthur Pilant died on November 11, 1959 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 66.3,4,5 He William Arthur Pillant, 66, 1138 North Tenth Street, died Wednesday at Union Hospital. A retired maintenance man for the Packard Shirt Company, he was a veteran of WWI and a member of the Locust Street EUB Church. Survivors are the wife, Rose; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sexton and Mrs. Joanna Pease, both of Terre Haute; 2 sons, Norman of Colorado Springs, CO and Paul of Blue Springs, MO; 1 brother, James of Terre Haute; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hannah Chancey of Pemberton, NJ and Mrs. Ella Haxton of Lewis; 10 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Thomas Funeral Home. The Rev Ralph Miller will officiate and burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 7 tonight. on November 12, 1959.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 454, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 96, District 25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 445, District 148, Ward 5, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 26, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 124, District 86-36, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1920Coal mine loader7
1930Coal mine laborer9
1940Wholesale shirt company watchman10

Family

Rose Louise Stearley b. March 7, 1897, d. April 20, 1973
Marriage*William Arthur Pilant married Rose Louise Stearley on March 29, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Arthur Pillant obituary in the Nov 12, 1959 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  13. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  14. [S1823] Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO), From the Norman Arthur Pilant obituary in the Sep 30, 1997 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Rose L. Pilant obituary in the Apr 21, 1973 edition.
  17. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Paul Gayle Pilant obituary in the Feb 22, 2010 edition.

Hannah Jane Pilant1,2

F, b. January 9, 1896, d. January 17, 1977
FatherJohn Francis Pilant1,3,2 b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
MotherSarah Jane Whitworth1,3,2 b. December 25, 1865, d. January 7, 1902
     Her Social Security Number was 306-32-2275.4 Hannah Jane Pilant was born on January 9, 1896 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,4,2 As of February 13, 1915,her married name was Chancey.5 She married Noah Chancey on February 13, 1915 at Vigo Co., Indiana.5,2 Hannah Jane Pilant died on January 17, 1977 at Lumberton Township, Burlington Co., New Jersey, at age 81.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 454, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 96, District 25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 25, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 332, District 82-49, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Family

Noah Chancey b. January 12, 1885, d. June 15, 1949
Marriage*Hannah Jane Pilant married Noah Chancey on February 13, 1915 at Vigo Co., Indiana.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  6. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  10. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Noah Chancey obituary in the Jun 16, 1949 edition.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Frances E. Pilant1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1907, d. June 13, 1925
FatherJohn Francis Pilant1,3 b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
MotherMary Ella Davies1,3 b. July 27, 1876, d. October 23, 1925
     Frances E. Pilant was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on August 22, 1907 at Indiana.3 She died on June 13, 1925 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 17.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

James Earl Pilant1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 23, 1909, d. November 7, 1970
FatherJohn Francis Pilant1,4,5 b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
MotherMary Ella Davies1,4,5 b. July 27, 1876, d. October 23, 1925
     James Earl Pilant was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,4,6 He was born on June 23, 1909 at Harmony, Clay Co., Indiana.3,4 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Calvin on January 30, 1930 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.5 James Earl Pilant died on November 7, 1970 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 61.2,4 He James E. Pilant, 61, 2126 N.14 1/2 St., died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday at Union Hospital. A past master of William Penn Masonic Lodge 727 and charter member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Terre Haute, he is survived by the widow, Sally; one sister, Mrs. Hanna Chancey, Pemberton, N.J., and several nieces ana nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Thomas Funeral Home, with Rev. George Jewel officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where Penn Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services at 7:30 p.m, Monday. on November 8, 1970.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 494, District 42, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 18, District 84-49, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Glass plant laborer7
1940Casting plant inspector8

Family

Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Calvin b. February 7, 1913, d. March 18, 1989
Marriage*James Earl Pilant married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Calvin on January 30, 1930 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the James E. Pilant obituary in the Nov 8, 1970 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Milton Thomas Pilant1

M, b. April 22, 1898, d. April 20, 1899
FatherJohn Francis Pilant1 b. circa December, 1869, d. November, 1937
MotherSarah Jane Whitworth1 b. December 25, 1865, d. January 7, 1902
     Milton Thomas Pilant was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He was born on April 22, 1898 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 He died on April 20, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S2294] Poff Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=41&GScid=86437&GRid=27198853&CRid=86437&

Sarah Elizabeth Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 8, 1903, d. March 20, 1985
FatherHenry Anderson Poff1,2,4 b. April 12, 1871, d. January 16, 1947
MotherKatie Louisa Eckels1,2,4 b. April 4, 1875, d. October 19, 1945
     Sarah Elizabeth Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.5 Her Social Security Number was 307-05-4868.6 She was born on October 8, 1903 at Indiana.6,4 As of September 5, 1923,her married name was Julian.4 She married William Ernest Julian on September 5, 1923 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,4,7 As of November 19, 1944,her married name was Sutt.8 Sarah Elizabeth Poff married Tony Harden Sutt on November 19, 1944 at Vigo Co., Indiana.8 Sarah Elizabeth Poff died on March 20, 1985 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 81.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 88, District 140, Ward 2, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 1, District 159, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 398, District 45, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 237, District 84-50, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1940Saleslady10

Family 1

William Ernest Julian b. September 6, 1903, d. January 1, 1954
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Poff married William Ernest Julian on September 5, 1923 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,4,7 
Children

Family 2

Tony Harden Sutt b. February 29, 1904, d. September 20, 1972
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Poff married Tony Harden Sutt on November 19, 1944 at Vigo Co., Indiana.8 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Helen M. Johnson obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  8. [S2699] Poff Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19903562/person/867146209
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Edith Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 26, 1908, d. May 23, 1992
FatherHenry Anderson Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. April 12, 1871, d. January 16, 1947
MotherKatie Louisa Eckels1,2,3,4,5 b. April 4, 1875, d. October 19, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 309-20-2372.6 Edith Poff was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.5 Her married name was Moore.6 She married George I. Moore.6 Edith Poff was born on February 26, 1908 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.6,4,5 She died on May 23, 1992 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 84.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 88, District 140, Ward 2, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 1, District 159, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 539, District 42, Ward 7, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 25, District 84-56, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7

Family

George I. Moore b. August 14, 1879, d. April 6, 1949
Marriage*Edith Poff married George I. Moore.6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Sechrest Poff1,2

M, b. October 28, 1915, d. July 7, 1976
FatherHenry Anderson Poff3,1,2,4 b. April 12, 1871, d. January 16, 1947
MotherKatie Louisa Eckels3,1,2,4 b. April 4, 1875, d. October 19, 1945
     William Sechrest Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.4 He married Rosamae Edgerton.5,6 William Sechrest Poff was born on October 28, 1915 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.5,2,4 He William Poff, 60, 1911 8th Ave., owner and operator of Poffs Sporting Goods, 1323 Lafayette Ave., for the past 28 years, died Wednesday morning in Union Hospital. Poff had been admitted to the northside hospital Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. Surviving are the wife, Rosa Mae; one son, James William of Terre Haute, and one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Winn, Terre Haute. on July 7, 1976.7 He died on July 7, 1976 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 60.5,4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 159, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 539, District 42, Ward 7, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 311, District 84-50, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1940Truck driver8

Family

Rosamae Edgerton b. August 22, 1918, d. May 7, 2008
Marriage*William Sechrest Poff married Rosamae Edgerton.5,6 
Children
  • James William Poff6,2,7,9
  • Patricia Rose Poff5,6,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  6. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From Rosamae Poff obituary in the May 7, 2008 edition.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Poff obituary in the Jul 7, 1976 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Ray Edward Stevenson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 4, 1912, d. September 10, 1996
FatherPlen Franklin Stevenson1,3,4 b. June 22, 1873, d. December 10, 1913
MotherSarah Catherine Poff6,1,3,4 b. October 22, 1875, d. January 12, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 720-10-0479.7 Ray Edward Stevenson was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2,4 He was born on December 4, 1912 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.7,2,3,4,5 He married Amy Olean Sawyer in January, 1934.8,9 Ray Edward Stevenson died on September 10, 1996 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 83.7,2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 77, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 32, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 70, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1940Planing mill laborer10

Family

Amy Olean Sawyer b. August 10, 1914, d. April 13, 2006
Marriage*Ray Edward Stevenson married Amy Olean Sawyer in January, 1934.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Amy Olean Stevenson obituary in the Apr 15, 2006 edition.
  9. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Earl Wayne Stevenson obituary in the Feb 24, 2014 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

James R. Poff1

M, b. March 21, 1917, d. August 25, 1990
FatherFlemon Wesley "Flem" Poff1 b. October 17, 1877, d. July 26, 1949
MotherSarah Ellen Lawson1,2 b. November, 1880, d. July 30, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 364-14-7918.3 James R. Poff married Unknown Dillingham.4 James R. Poff was born on March 21, 1917 at Indiana.1,3 He died on August 25, 1990 at age 73.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 505, District 10, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana1

Family

Unknown Dillingham
Marriage*James R. Poff married Unknown Dillingham.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Sarah Ellen Poff obituary in the Jul 31, 1960 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2699] Poff Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19903562/person/867146209