Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant1,2,3

F, b. circa 1871, d. before November 29, 1899
FatherDavid B. Pilant1 b. March 18, 1838, d. May 19, 1909
MotherJane "Janie" Poff1 b. April 29, 1842, d. October 29, 1933
     Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant was born circa 1871 at Indiana.1 As of April 14, 1889,her married name was Butts.4 She married Joseph Butts on April 14, 1889 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,3 Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant died before November 29, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana; Her husband Joseph remarried Sarah's sister on this date.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 98, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Joseph Butts b. January 18, 1861, d. November 12, 1948
Marriage*Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant married Joseph Butts on April 14, 1889 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1380] Melva M. (Girton) Sloan, "Descendants of William Girton (1740-1813)."
  3. [S2798] Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1410397
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant1,2

F, b. June 30, 1877, d. February 9, 1959
FatherDavid B. Pilant3,1,4,2 b. March 18, 1838, d. May 19, 1909
MotherJane "Janie" Poff3,1,2 b. April 29, 1842, d. October 29, 1933
     Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant was buried at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton, Parke Co., Indiana.2,5 She was born on June 30, 1877 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.6,2 As of June 9, 1895,her married name was Jones.1 She married Thomas T. Jones on June 9, 1895 at Harmony, Clay Co., Indiana.1 Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant died on February 9, 1959 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 81.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 98, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1900Dwelling 412, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 46, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 185, District 55, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 134, District 61-9, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1930Weaver9

Family

Thomas T. Jones b. November 10, 1875, d. May 24, 1942
Marriage*Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant married Thomas T. Jones on June 9, 1895 at Harmony, Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2798] Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1410397
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the David B. Pilant obituary in the May 20, 1909 edition.
  5. [S3481] Clear Run Cemetery, Parke Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Whitman L. Pilant1,2,3

M, b. February 1, 1844, d. November 9, 1901
     Whitman L. Pilant was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.4 He was born on February 1, 1844 at Indiana.1,4 He married Sarah A. Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on October 15, 1865 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 Whitman L. Pilant died on November 9, 1901 at age 57.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 616, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 99, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1900Dwelling 212, District 63, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1870Farmer5
1880Farmer1
1900Farmer6

Family

Sarah A. Poff b. March 11, 1844, d. September 2, 1918
Marriage*Whitman L. Pilant married Sarah A. Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on October 15, 1865 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1380] Melva M. (Girton) Sloan, "Descendants of William Girton (1740-1813)."
  4. [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&
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Jennie Velnettie "Nettie" Pilant1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 26, 1866, d. June 24, 1942
FatherWhitman L. Pilant1,6 b. February 1, 1844, d. November 9, 1901
MotherSarah A. Poff1,6 b. March 11, 1844, d. September 2, 1918
     Jennie Velnettie "Nettie" Pilant was born on August 26, 1866 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.3,5 As of November 5, 1884,her married name was Bouslog.2 She married William D. Bouslog on November 5, 1884 at Parke Co., Indiana.2,5 Jennie Velnettie "Nettie" Pilant died on June 24, 1942 at Edgar Co., Illinois, at age 75.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 616, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1880Dwelling 99, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1900Dwelling 173, District 63, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 199, District 40, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois7
1920Dwelling 199, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 227, District 4, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 88, District 23-4, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois9

Family

William D. Bouslog b. March 2, 1860, d. February 27, 1939
Marriage*Jennie Velnettie "Nettie" Pilant married William D. Bouslog on November 5, 1884 at Parke Co., Indiana.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2946] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2204&enc=1
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Maude Iva "Maudie" Pilant1,2,3,4

F, b. December 28, 1875, d. August 31, 1942
FatherWhitman L. Pilant1,4 b. February 1, 1844, d. November 9, 1901
MotherSarah A. Poff1,4 b. March 11, 1844, d. September 2, 1918
     Maude Iva "Maudie" Pilant was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3,4 She was born on December 28, 1875 at Indiana.5,4 As of November 26, 1893,her married name was Girton.6 She married Andrew Emerson "Andy" Girton on November 26, 1893 at Parke Co., Indiana.6,7 Maude Iva "Maudie" Pilant died on August 31, 1942 at Owen Co., Indiana, at age 66.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 99, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1900Dwelling 515, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1910Dwelling 60, District 114, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 197, District 55, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 109, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 45, District 60-12, Taylor, Owen Co., Indiana10

Family

Andrew Emerson "Andy" Girton b. December 27, 1872, d. February 5, 1942
Marriage*Maude Iva "Maudie" Pilant married Andrew Emerson "Andy" Girton on November 26, 1893 at Parke Co., Indiana.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1303] Reynolds, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1787309&id=I85042841
  7. [S1380] Melva M. (Girton) Sloan, "Descendants of William Girton (1740-1813)."
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Alva Jackson "Jack" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 19, 1900, d. June 28, 1960
FatherFlemon Wesley "Flem" Poff1,7 b. October 17, 1877, d. July 26, 1949
MotherSarah Ellen Lawson1,7,8 b. November, 1880, d. July 30, 1960
     Alva Jackson "Jack" Poff was buried at Shirley Cemetery, Universal, Vermilion Co., Indiana.6,7,8 He was born on March 19, 1900 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Mar 17, 1900.1,3,7,9 He married Clara B. Spaulding circa 1916.10,11,5 Alva Jackson "Jack" Poff died on June 28, 1960 at Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 60.7,8 He CLINTON, Ind., June 29. — Funeral services for Alva J. "Jack" Poff, 60-year-old retired coal miner of near Libertyyille, who died unexpectedly Tuesday night, will be at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the Frist Funeral Home. The Rev. Deane Ferguson will officiate. Burial will be in Shirley Cemetery, west of Universal. Poff was fatally stricken on a county road near Universal as he returned to his parked vehicle after exercising his fox hounds with a friend, Raymond Thomas of R. R. 2, Clinton. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Vermillion County Hospital. A native of Clay County, he had lived in the Libertyville community since 1940. Poff had been in failing health since 1956. Surviving are the widow, Clara; the mother, Mrs. Ella Poff of Universal; a son, Richard, at home; nine daughters, Mrs. Geneva Smith of Mecca, Mrs. Martha Garwood, Mrs. Virginia Rose Brandenberg and Mrs. Beverly Harrington, all of West Terre Haute; Mrs. Mary Landsaw, Mrs. Maxine Mitchell, Mrs. Christina Brownfield and Mrs. Delores Laubert, all of Terre Haute, and Miss Charlene Poff, at home; two brothers, Harry of Libertyville, and James, of R. R. 2, West Terre Haute; two sisters, Mrs. May Moreland of Brazil, and Mrs. Vesta Cirey of R. R. 2, Clinton; 23 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. on June 30, 1960.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 481, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 122, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 56, District 59, Raccoon Township, Parke Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 486, District 10, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 568, District 84-1, Fayette, Vigo Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1930Coal miner10
1940W.P.A. road project laborer12

Family

Clara B. Spaulding b. March 7, 1899, d. April 28, 1974
Marriage*Alva Jackson "Jack" Poff married Clara B. Spaulding circa 1916.10,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2312] Fort Wayne News Sentinel, From the Delores Jean Laubert obituary in the Jan 18, 2009 edition.
  6. [S12120] Shirley Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Alva J. Poff obituary in the Jun 30, 1960 edition.
  9. [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.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Virginia Rose Brandenburg obituary in the Oct 3, 2007 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Maxine Vesta Mitchell obituary in the Dec 28, 2015 edition.
  14. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  15. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  16. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Mary Catherine Lansaw obituary in the Jul 7, 2016 edition.
  19. [S12127] Daily Clintonian, The, From the Jackie Junior Poff obituary in the Oct 20, 1943 edition.

Sarah Margaret Girton1

F, b. April 12, 1866, d. November 21, 1928
     Sarah Margaret Girton was buried at Lower Boone Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana.2 She was born on April 12, 1866 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3 As of October 21, 1884,her married name was Mercer.1 She married Henry B. Mercer, son of Wilford Mercer and Sarah A. Poff, on October 21, 1884 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1 Sarah Margaret Girton died on November 21, 1928 at Putnam Co., Indiana, at age 62.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 485, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana4
1920Dwelling 55, District 88, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana5

Family

Henry B. Mercer b. October 20, 1862, d. December 30, 1950
Marriage*Sarah Margaret Girton married Henry B. Mercer, son of Wilford Mercer and Sarah A. Poff, on October 21, 1884 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S2292] Lower Boone Cemetery, Putnam Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=401&GRid=20635999&CRid=592086&df=all&
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Rella Maude Mercer1,2

F, b. April 10, 1887, d. October, 1979
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 316-38-9302.4 Rella Maude Mercer was born on April 10, 1887 at Indiana.1,2,4 As of December 28, 1916,her married name was Thompson.2 She married Ira Thompson on December 28, 1916 at Putnam Co., Indiana.2 Rella Maude Mercer died in October, 1979 at Indiana at age 92.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 485, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 66, District 212, Burnham, Cook Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 291, District 11-12, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 321, District 11-14, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana7

Family

Ira Thompson b. December 31, 1876, d. June, 1972
Marriage*Rella Maude Mercer married Ira Thompson on December 28, 1916 at Putnam Co., Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roscoe Melvin Mercer1,2,3,4

M, b. September 28, 1888, d. February 7, 1966
FatherHenry B. Mercer1,5 b. October 20, 1862, d. December 30, 1950
MotherSarah Margaret Girton1,5 b. April 12, 1866, d. November 21, 1928
     Roscoe Melvin Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.4 His Social Security Number was 306-38-1477.6 He was born on September 28, 1888 at Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.1,6,3,7 He married Bessie Boyd on October 16, 1910 at Putnam Co., Indiana.7 Roscoe Melvin Mercer died on February 7, 1966 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 77.6,4 He BRAZIL, Ind. - Roscoe M. Mercer, 77, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday in the Clay County Hospital. He was a member of Canaan Methodist Church. He is survived by the widow, Bessie; a son, Melvin, RR 1, Carbon; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Summers, RR 3, Brazil and Mrs. Marjorie Adamson, RR 2, Brazil; a brother, George, RR 1, Reelsville; three sisters, Mrs. Rella Thompson, Clay City; Mrs. Virgie Lane, RR 3, Brazil, and Mrs. Zola McCullough, RR, Reelsville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday. on February 8, 1966.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 485, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 124, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 24, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5
1920Farmer2
1930Farmer8
1940Carpenter9

Family

Bessie Boyd b. February 20, 1890, d. July 25, 1972
Marriage*Roscoe Melvin Mercer married Bessie Boyd on October 16, 1910 at Putnam Co., Indiana.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Roscoe M. Mercer obituary in the Feb 8, 1966 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Lezenby Mercer1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1898, d. December 17, 1991
FatherHenry B. Mercer1,5,6 b. October 20, 1862, d. December 30, 1950
MotherSarah Margaret Girton1,5 b. April 12, 1866, d. November 21, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 310-10-3946.7 George Lezenby Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.8 He was born on January 30, 1898 at Indiana.1,7,3,4 He married Mina Lena Moore on April 27, 1918 at Putnam Co., Indiana.4 George Lezenby Mercer died on December 17, 1991 at age 93.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 485, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 110, District 113, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 174, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 121, District 23, Washington Township, Putnam Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 24, District 11-19, Perry, Clay Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Garage machinist9
1940Farmer6

Family

Mina Lena Moore b. March 25, 1900, d. July 14, 1991
Marriage*George Lezenby Mercer married Mina Lena Moore on April 27, 1918 at Putnam Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marcus Wayne Mercer obituary in the May 17, 2012 edition.

Octavia M. Pilant1,2,3

F, b. January 12, 1860, d. October 30, 1948
FatherDavid B. Pilant1,4,3 b. March 18, 1838, d. May 19, 1909
MotherJane "Janie" Poff1,3 b. April 29, 1842, d. October 29, 1933
     Octavia M. Pilant was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3 She was born on January 12, 1860 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3 As of April 2, 1877,her married name was White.2 She married Delaney DeWilton White on April 2, 1877 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 As of August 27, 1891,her married name was Allen.2 Octavia M. Pilant married Thomas R. Allen on August 27, 1891 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 As of November 25, 1899,her married name was Butts.2 Octavia M. Pilant married Joseph Butts on November 25, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 Octavia M. Pilant died on October 30, 1948 at Clay Co., Indiana, at age 88.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 617, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1880Dwelling 262, District 184, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana5
1900Dwelling 456, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 62, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 73, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 9, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana9

Family 1

Delaney DeWilton White b. circa 1848, d. December 9, 1897
Marriage*Octavia M. Pilant married Delaney DeWilton White on April 2, 1877 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Family 2

Thomas R. Allen b. 1865, d. 1899
Marriage*Octavia M. Pilant married Thomas R. Allen on August 27, 1891 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 
Child

Family 3

Joseph Butts b. January 18, 1861, d. November 12, 1948
Marriage*Octavia M. Pilant married Joseph Butts on November 25, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the David B. Pilant obituary in the May 20, 1909 edition.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1221] Genealogy of Lou Pero, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=loupero&id=I7020
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Sophronia Pilant1,2,3

F, b. March 27, 1862, d. March 13, 1933
FatherDavid B. Pilant4,3,5 b. March 18, 1838, d. May 19, 1909
MotherJane "Janie" Poff4,3 b. April 29, 1842, d. October 29, 1933
     Mary Sophronia Pilant was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.6,3 She was born on March 27, 1862 at Clay Co., Indiana.7,6,3 As of December 1, 1877,her married name was Thomas.1 She married William C. Thomas on December 1, 1877 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,6,3 Mary Sophronia Pilant died on March 13, 1933 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 70.6,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 617, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1880Dwelling 105, District 224, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1900Dwelling 136, District 53, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana7
1910Dwelling 45, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana9
1920Dwelling 105, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana10
1930Dwelling 124, District 21, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana11

Family

William C. Thomas b. June 27, 1849, d. June 20, 1932
Marriage*Mary Sophronia Pilant married William C. Thomas on December 1, 1877 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S1380] Melva M. (Girton) Sloan, "Descendants of William Girton (1740-1813)."
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the David B. Pilant obituary in the May 20, 1909 edition.
  6. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clara Jane Thomas Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thora E. Boswel obituary in an unknown edition.

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.