Blanche Lavon Martin1,2

F, b. December 18, 1905, d. December 15, 1999
FatherJohn William Martin Sr.3,2,4 b. December 10, 1881, d. March 17, 1944
MotherMaude Lucille Conner3,2,4 b. December 19, 1887, d. September 12, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 342-05-6985.5 Blanche Lavon Martin was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 East Florence Avenue, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California.6 She was born on December 18, 1905 at Illinois.2,5,6 As of circa 1925,her married name was Legg.3,1 She married Royal Legg circa 1925.3,1 Blanche Lavon Martin died on December 15, 1999 at Torrance, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 93.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 42, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 228, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 32, District 3, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 324, District 12-3A, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois7

Family

Royal Legg b. March 5, 1904, d. October 19, 1974
Marriage*Blanche Lavon Martin married Royal Legg circa 1925.3,1 
Child
  • Phyllis L. Legg1,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S465] Boyle-Ewing & Related (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2880257&id=I3751
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4104] Inglewood Park Cemetery, Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Royal Legg1,2,3

M, b. March 5, 1904, d. October 19, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 342-03-4162.4 Royal Legg was born on March 5, 1904 at Cumberland Co., Illinois.2,3,4,5 He married Blanche Lavon Martin, daughter of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, circa 1925.1,2 Royal Legg died on October 19, 1974 at Riverside Co., California, at age 70.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 32, District 3, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 324, District 12-3A, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1930Shoe factory laborer2
1940Shoe factory worker6

Family

Blanche Lavon Martin b. December 18, 1905, d. December 15, 1999
Marriage*Royal Legg married Blanche Lavon Martin, daughter of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, circa 1925.1,2 
Child
  • Phyllis L. Legg2,6

Citations

  1. [S465] Boyle-Ewing & Related (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2880257&id=I3751
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Guy Kenneth "Doc" Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 5, 1907, d. December 9, 1997
FatherJohn William Martin Sr.1,6,2,3 b. December 10, 1881, d. March 17, 1944
MotherMaude Lucille Conner1,6,2 b. December 19, 1887, d. September 12, 1924
     Guy Kenneth "Doc" Martin was buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Avenue, Schererville, Lake Co., Indiana.5 He married Opal Geniveve Rankins.4 Guy Kenneth "Doc" Martin married Reatha Huffman.7 Guy Kenneth "Doc" Martin was born on September 5, 1907 at Edgar Co., Illinois.4 He died on December 9, 1997 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, at age 90.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 42, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 228, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 70, District 9, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 137, District 23-7, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer3
1940Elevator laborer8

Family 1

Reatha Huffman b. January 6, 1910, d. November 13, 2006
Marriage*Guy Kenneth "Doc" Martin married Reatha Huffman.7 

Family 2

Opal Geniveve Rankins b. May 7, 1910, d. June 7, 1967
Marriage*Guy Kenneth "Doc" Martin married Opal Geniveve Rankins.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Boyle-Ewing & Related (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2880257&id=I3751
  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. [S2758] DEO'Brien, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/23945951/person/1692681916
  5. [S11422] Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Lake Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John W. Martin obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1832] Post-Tribune, From the Donna L. Skeen obituary in the Dec 2, 2008 edition.
  10. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the John R. Dobrzynski obituary in the Dec 10, 1995 edition.
  11. [S2759] Times, The, From the Wanda June Martin Mulvihill obituary in the Dec 7, 2021 edition.
  12. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  13. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Max Wayne Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 19, 1909, d. January 25, 2000
FatherJohn William Martin Sr.6,7,1,3,5 b. December 10, 1881, d. March 17, 1944
MotherMaude Lucille Conner6,7,1,3,5 b. December 19, 1887, d. September 12, 1924
     His Social Security Number was 306-01-8399.8 Max Wayne Martin was buried at Embarrass Cemetery, Redmon, Edgar Co., Illinois.4 He was born on July 19, 1909 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.8,1,2,3,4,5 He married Margueritte "Marge" Saunders on August 27, 1937 at Whiting, Lake Co., Indiana.1,4,9 Max Wayne Martin died on January 25, 2000 at Franklin, Johnson Co., Indiana, at age 90.8,1,4,5 He Max Wayne Martin, 90, died Tuesday January 25, 2000, at Johnson Memorial Hospital of Franklin. He was a resident of Franklin, formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas and Paris, Illinois. He was born July 19, 1909 in Brocton, Illinois. His parents were John W. and Maude (Conner) Martin. He married Margueritte Saunders on August 27, 1937 in Whiting, Indiana. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Max G. Martin of Mathis, Texas and John E. Martin of Franklin; twin daughters, Geraldine Louise Martin of Valparaso and Christina LaVonne Eslinger of Paris, Illinois; a sister, Dora B. Yelch of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a step-sister, Thelma Ashbuagh of Valparaso; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, three stepbrothers and two stepsisters. He waa a 1930 graduate ot Martinsville High School of Martinsville, Illinois, a 1934 graduate of Franklin College where he played Half-back for Franklin College Football Team was known as the Galloping Ghost and ran track. He was employed for two years by Whitney School System as a Math Teacher was employed for 35 years by Sinclair Oil Co. as Head Expeditor and Purchasing Agent having retired in 1972. He was a member of Whiteland United Methodist Church where he was a Laymember and Delegate to Southern Indiana Methodist Conference and a former delegate to the Northern Illinois Methodist Conference. He was a member Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity noted for volunteering in organizing youth Basketball and Football Leagues in South Texas; Past President of Franklin Senior Center where he served on the Board and was Chief Bingo Caller; Volunteer of the Year in Illinois in 1986; Volunteer for Inter-Church Food Pantry Volunteer at Paris Memorial and Franklin Meadows Nursing Home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery of Franklin. (He was actually buried in Embarrass Cemetery) on January 27, 2000.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 71, District 42, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 228, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 324, District 45-2, Griffith, Lake Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1940Oil refinery experimental operator10

Family

Margueritte "Marge" Saunders b. May 27, 1919, d. December 19, 2010
Marriage*Max Wayne Martin married Margueritte "Marge" Saunders on August 27, 1937 at Whiting, Lake Co., Indiana.1,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1571] Corpus Chrsti Caller-Times, From the Max Wayne Martin obituary in the Jan 27, 2000 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11078] Embarrass Cemetery, Edgar Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4235] Franklin Daily Journal, From the Margueritte Martin obituary in the Dec 27, 2010 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11081] Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home, online www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com, From the Christine L. Eslinger obituary.
  12. [S4968] Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home, online http://www.flinnmaguire.net/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=14579, From the John E. Martin obituary.

Marian Rosaleen Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. February 26, 1911, d. June 7, 1993
FatherJohn William Martin Sr.1,3,4 b. December 10, 1881, d. March 17, 1944
MotherMaude Lucille Conner1,3,4 b. December 19, 1887, d. September 12, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 310-22-2783.4 Marian Rosaleen Martin was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 2701 Willowdale Road, Portage, Porter Co., Indiana.3 She was born on February 26, 1911 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.3,4 As of July 5, 1935,her married name was Campbell.2 She married Charles Howard Campbell on July 5, 1935 at Illinois.5,6,3,2 Marian Rosaleen Martin died on June 7, 1993 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana, at age 82.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 228, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 55, District 23-7, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois7

Family

Charles Howard Campbell b. August 20, 1910, d. August 19, 1978
Marriage*Marian Rosaleen Martin married Charles Howard Campbell on July 5, 1935 at Illinois.5,6,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11077] Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, From the Charles H. Campbell obituary in the Aug 21, 1978 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2759] Times, The, From the Irma N. Philbin obituary in the May 17, 2004 edition.
  6. [S2759] Times, The, From the Lawrence Dean Campbell, Sr. obituary in the May 1, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Howard Campbell1,2,3

M, b. August 20, 1910, d. August 19, 1978
     Charles Howard Campbell was buried at Graceland Township Cemetery, Kouts, Porter Co., Indiana.2,3 His Social Security Number was 355-09-6351.4 He was born on August 20, 1910 at Isabel, Edgar Co., Illinois.1,4,2,3 He married Marian Rosaleen Martin, daughter of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, on July 5, 1935 at Illinois.5,6,2,3 Charles Howard Campbell died on August 19, 1978 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana, at age 67.2,3 He KOUTS - Services for Charles H. Campbell, 67, of 1074 S. Baum's Bridge Road, who died Saturday in Porter Memorial Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kosanke Brothers Funeral Home with burial in Graceland Cemetery, Kouts. Born Aug. 20, 1910 in Isabel, Ill., he resided in Kouts the past eight years coming from Gary and was a retired employe of Arco Oil Refinery Co. He married Marian Martin, July 5, 1935. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Irma Philbin of Kouts and Evelyn Johnson of Cedar Lake; two sons, Larry of Hobart and John of Kouts; a sister, Ethel Hanners of Paris, Ill; and seven grandchildren. on August 21, 1978.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 55, District 23-7, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Garage laborer7

Family

Marian Rosaleen Martin b. February 26, 1911, d. June 7, 1993
Marriage*Charles Howard Campbell married Marian Rosaleen Martin, daughter of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, on July 5, 1935 at Illinois.5,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S11077] Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, From the Charles H. Campbell obituary in the Aug 21, 1978 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2759] Times, The, From the Irma N. Philbin obituary in the May 17, 2004 edition.
  6. [S2759] Times, The, From the Lawrence Dean Campbell, Sr. obituary in the May 1, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John William "Bill" Martin Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 22, 1913, d. September 22, 1981
FatherJohn William Martin Sr.5,6,7 b. December 10, 1881, d. March 17, 1944
MotherMaude Lucille Conner5,6 b. December 19, 1887, d. September 12, 1924
     John William "Bill" Martin Jr. was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, 1505 E. Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.1,2,8 His Social Security Number was 354-01-1285.9 He Martin, John W. (Bill) – age 67, of Whiting, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 1981, at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. Survivors: wife, Margaret; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann (John) Robert of Whiting, three sisters, Blanche Legg of Hemet, California, Dora (Harry) Yelch of Paradise, California, Marian Campbell of Kouts, Indiana; two brothers, Guy K. (Reatha) Martin of Brocton, Illinois, Max (Marge) Martin of Paris, Illinois one step-brother, George (Anna Catherine) Conners of Calumet city, Illinois; one step-sister (Thelma (James) Ashbough of Valparaiso, Indiana; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, 10 a.m., at the Owens Funeral Home, 816 119th Street, Whiting, with Rev. Sky Allen officiating. Burial, Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday 7 to 9 and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. Mr. Martin was a Veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion Post #80 of Whiting, the Whiting Moose, the Masonic Lodge #613 A.F. & M; a 32nd Degree Mason; and a member of the SOKOLL club in Whiting.1 He was born on November 22, 1913 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.9,8,10,4 He married Margaret E. West on February 14, 1948 at Whiting, Lake Co., Indiana.11,3 John William "Bill" Martin Jr. died on September 22, 1981 at East Chicago, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 67.8,1,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 228, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 70, District 9, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7

Family

Margaret E. West b. April 25, 1907, d. August 15, 1983
Marriage*John William "Bill" Martin Jr. married Margaret E. West on February 14, 1948 at Whiting, Lake Co., Indiana.11,3 
Child
  • Mary Ann Martin1

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John W. Martin obituary.
  2. [S7573] Graceland Memorial Park, Porter Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S11077] Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, From the Martin-Bailey marriage announcement in the Feb 16, 1948 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S465] Boyle-Ewing & Related (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2880257&id=I3751
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Dora Belle Martin1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1918, d. March 27, 2012
FatherJohn William Martin Sr.4,5,6,3 b. December 10, 1881, d. March 17, 1944
MotherMaude Lucille Conner4,6,3 b. December 19, 1887, d. September 12, 1924
     Dora Belle Martin was buried at Paradise Cemetery, 980 Elliott Road, Paradise, Butte Co., California.7 Her Social Security Number was 307-01-2363.8 She was born on January 1, 1918 at Edgar Co., Illinois.3,8 As of November 25, 1939,her married name was Yelch.2 She married Harry Leon Yelch Jr. on November 25, 1939 at St. Louis, Missouri.9,2,3 Dora Belle Martin died on March 27, 2012 at Butte Co., California, at age 94; Her obituary has a death date of Mar 26, 2012.3,8 She Longtime Paradise resident, Dora Yelch, passed away peacefully on March 26th. Dora was born to Maude and John Martin on Jan. 1st 1918, in Edgar Co., Ill. She lost her mother at age 5 and when her father remarried, she became the youngest of 12 children. Times were hard for the family, but she retained a positive spirit and tenacity that sustained her for 94 years. In 1939, she married the love of her life, Harry Yelch, and the two moved from the Midwest to California. They moved to Paradise in 1956 where they raised their children in the clean mountain air. Theirs was an inspirational marriage and they were truly partners for life. Dora was an active member of PTA, and served in leadership positions in 4-H, Jr. Ridge Riders and Job's Daughters, as her children were growing up. She was also one of the friendly faces at Horner's Dept. Store for several years. After their retirement, she and Harry spent many memorable days traveling with their RV friends, fishing, and enjoying their grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor, honesty and respect for all she met. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and her beloved Harry. Dora is survived by her children, Richard Yelch (Sofia) of San Diego, Sandra Nicholau (Bill) of Paradise, grandchildren, Jonathan Dowden (Lucia) of Yucaipa, Danielle Beutelscheis (Scott) of Folsom, Jarrod Dowden (Karyn) of Colton and step grandchildren Sheraden Nicholau of Hayward and Gavin Nicholau of Tucson, and two great grandchildren, Lillian Grace Beutelscheis and Turner Martin Dowden. She was a mother to more that just her children, including Janet Yelch Weatherby of Maine, Teresa Pisano of Taos, NM. and Ron Cooke of Butte Valley. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces including Chris Horst of Denver CO. Jody Horst, of Palo Alto and Marti Girardi of Torrence. on April 4, 2012.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 228, District 43, Edgar Township, Edgar Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 70, District 9, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 244, District 19-288, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California10

Occupation

1940Waitress10

Family

Harry Leon Yelch Jr. b. December 8, 1913, d. May 29, 2002
Marriage*Dora Belle Martin married Harry Leon Yelch Jr. on November 25, 1939 at St. Louis, Missouri.9,2,3 
Children
  • Richard Martin Yelch3
  • Sandra Jean Yelch3

Citations

  1. [S465] Boyle-Ewing & Related (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2880257&id=I3751
  2. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Yelch-Martin marriage announcement in the Dec 10, 1939 edition.
  3. [S9089] Paradise Post, From the Dora Yelch obituary in the Apr 4, 2012 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1571] Corpus Chrsti Caller-Times, From the Max Wayne Martin obituary in the Jan 27, 2000 edition.
  7. [S5427] Paradise Cemetery, Butte Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John W. Martin obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Leon Yelch Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 8, 1913, d. May 29, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 309-09-2098.5 Harry Leon Yelch Jr. was born on December 8, 1913 at Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana.3,5,4 He married Dora Belle Martin, daughter of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, on November 25, 1939 at St. Louis, Missouri.1,2,6 Harry Leon Yelch Jr. died on May 29, 2002 at Arizona at age 88.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 244, District 19-288, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California7

Occupation

1940Aircraft factory production control7

Family

Dora Belle Martin b. January 1, 1918, d. March 27, 2012
Marriage*Harry Leon Yelch Jr. married Dora Belle Martin, daughter of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, on November 25, 1939 at St. Louis, Missouri.1,2,6 
Children
  • Richard Martin Yelch6
  • Sandra Jean Yelch6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John W. Martin obituary.
  2. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Yelch-Martin marriage announcement in the Dec 10, 1939 edition.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9089] Paradise Post, From the Dora Yelch obituary in the Apr 4, 2012 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edwin Ellison Applegate1,2,3,4

M, b. November 9, 1863, d. December 10, 1937
     Edwin Ellison Applegate was buried at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 He married Anna Mae Conner, daughter of James Henry Conner and Mary Ann Short.5,1 Edwin Ellison Applegate was born on November 9, 1863 at Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4 He died on December 10, 1937 at Stockbridge, Ingham Co., Michigan, at age 74.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 248, District 130, Stockbridge, Ingham Co., Michigan1
1930Dwelling 49, District 60, Stockbridge, Ingham Co., Michigan2

Occupation

1920Farmer1
1930Farmer2

Family

Anna Mae Conner b. January 14, 1880, d. December 21, 1931
Marriage*Edwin Ellison Applegate married Anna Mae Conner, daughter of James Henry Conner and Mary Ann Short.5,1 

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. [S10997] Rossville Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Thelma Louise Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 13, 1918, d. January 19, 2013
FatherDavis Clinton Conner1,4,6,7 b. July 7, 1882, d. October 21, 1920
MotherJessie Orlena Conner1,4,5,6,7 b. June 25, 1885, d. August 24, 1972
     Thelma Louise Conner Thelma Louise Ashbaugh, 94, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at home. She was born November 13, 1918 in Mattoon, Illinois to Davis and Jessie Conner. On July 13, 1941 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Valparaiso, she married James Ashbaugh who passed away March 11, 1997. Thelma is survived by her five children, Judy Umfleet, Steve, Bob, James, and Lynn Sade, her grandchildren, Sharyl, Sandra, Brian, Shawn, Chris, John, Kristen and Jessica; and her great grandchildren, Aaron, Brian, Kayla, Zoey, and Grace. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, Ivan, Raymond, Virginia, Marian, Pearl, and George; and her stepbrothers and stepsisters, Max, Kenneth, Dora Belle, Marian, Blanche, and John. Thelma worked at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso for 39 years in the nursery there. Since 1941, she has been a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Valparaiso and the Eventide Circle and Kneedle Knuts there, the Banta Center where she took part in the Kitchen Kutups Band, and the Banta Knitters. Other memberships include the Women of the Moose Lodge #437 where she attained College of Regents, the V.F.W. Post #988 and part of the Women’s Auxiliary and the Navy Mother’s Club, The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge Aerie #2517, and the American Legion Post #94. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 23rd from 3:30 -7:30 PM at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1507 Glendale Blvd. in Valparaiso. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 11:00 AM, at the church, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Rev. David Kovalow-St. John and Rev. Victoria Ubben will be officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Mooseheart Child City and Schools, Inc., Mooseheart, Illinois, 60039.4 She was born on November 13, 1918 at Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois.2,3,4 As of July 13, 1941,her married name was Ashbaugh.2,3 She married James Wiley Ashbaugh on July 13, 1941 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.2,3,4 Thelma Louise Conner died on January 19, 2013 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana, at age 94.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 201, District 77, Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 70, District 9, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 110, District 23-7, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Nurse5

Family

James Wiley Ashbaugh b. January 12, 1916, d. March 11, 1997
Marriage*Thelma Louise Conner married James Wiley Ashbaugh on July 13, 1941 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.2,3,4 
Children
  • Judy Ashbaugh4
  • Steve Ashbaugh4
  • Bob Ashbaugh4
  • James Ashbaugh4
  • Lynn Ashbaugh4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S466] Ashbaugh (Grubbs-Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2868632&id=I558707823
  3. [S578] James S. Ashbaugh (grandson), "Davis Clinton Conner," e-mail to Scott Scahffer, Nov 2004.
  4. [S3665] Bartholomew Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1914745&fh_id=10345&s_id=, From the Thelma Louise Ashbaugh obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8594] Daily Journal, The, From the Virginia May Grudziadz obituary in the Sep 19, 1977 edition.
  7. [S4431] Daily Reporter, From the G. Ivan Conner obituary in the Apr 28, 1979 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

George Daniel Conner1,2

M, b. May 3, 1920, d. April 24, 1999
FatherDavis Clinton Conner3,4,6,7,1,8 b. July 7, 1882, d. October 21, 1920
MotherJessie Orlena Conner3,4,5,6,7,1,8 b. June 25, 1885, d. August 24, 1972
     George Daniel Conner was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois.9 His Social Security Number was 357-09-0943.10 He was born on May 3, 1920 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.10,1,8,2 He married Anna Catherine Strait on August 15, 1948 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.11 George Daniel Conner died on April 24, 1999 at Illinois at age 78.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 70, District 9, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 110, District 23-7, Embarrass Township, Edgar Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Farm laborer5

Family

Anna Catherine Strait b. August 15, 1926, d. December 3, 1993
Marriage*George Daniel Conner married Anna Catherine Strait on August 15, 1948 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.11 
Children
  • Randy Gene Conner11
  • Georgann Conner11,12
  • Michael Eugene Conner13,11

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [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.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3665] Bartholomew Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1914745&fh_id=10345&s_id=, From the Thelma Louise Ashbaugh obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8594] Daily Journal, The, From the Virginia May Grudziadz obituary in the Sep 19, 1977 edition.
  7. [S4431] Daily Reporter, From the G. Ivan Conner obituary in the Apr 28, 1979 edition.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S11156] Oakwood Cemetery, Lee Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2759] Times, The, From the Anna Catherine Conner obituary in the Dec 7, 1993 edition.
  12. [S12172] Dixon Evening Telegraph, From the McBride-Conner engagement announcement in the Jan 2, 1973 edition.
  13. [S10212] Unknown compiler, Illinois, U.S., Select United Methodist Church Records, 1824-2009.

Mildred M. Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 9, 1903, d. August 14, 1983
FatherGeorge Eli Conner1,2,3,4 b. July 19, 1857, d. April 20, 1932
MotherDora Isabel Grubbs1,2,3,4 b. October 24, 1861, d. March 2, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 343-38-3137.6 Mildred M. Conner was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, 1285 W. State Street, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.5 She was born on February 9, 1903 at Coles Co., Illinois.4,6,5 She died on August 14, 1983 at Coles Co., Illinois, at age 80.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 240, District 49, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 93, District 60, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 66, District 7, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 90, District 15-8, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Shoe factory stitcher3
1940teacher7

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. [S578] James S. Ashbaugh (grandson), "Davis Clinton Conner," e-mail to Scott Scahffer, Nov 2004.
  5. [S10920] Roselawn Cemetery, Coles Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  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.

James Wiley Ashbaugh1,2

M, b. January 12, 1916, d. March 11, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 309-07-8689.3 James Wiley Ashbaugh was born on January 12, 1916 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.1,3 He married Thelma Louise Conner, daughter of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner, on July 13, 1941 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.1,2,4 James Wiley Ashbaugh died on March 11, 1997 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana, at age 81.1,3,4

Family

Thelma Louise Conner b. November 13, 1918, d. January 19, 2013
Marriage*He married Thelma Louise Conner, daughter of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner, on July 13, 1941 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.1,2,4 
Children
  • Judy Ashbaugh4
  • Steve Ashbaugh4
  • Bob Ashbaugh4
  • James Ashbaugh4
  • Lynn Ashbaugh4

Citations

  1. [S466] Ashbaugh (Grubbs-Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2868632&id=I558707823
  2. [S578] James S. Ashbaugh (grandson), "Davis Clinton Conner," e-mail to Scott Scahffer, Nov 2004.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3665] Bartholomew Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1914745&fh_id=10345&s_id=, From the Thelma Louise Ashbaugh obituary.

Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright1,2

M, b. September 26, 1882, d. October 19, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 709-07-2205.3 Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.1 He was born on September 26, 1882 at Illinois.3,1,2,4 He married Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, daughter of Daniel Comer "Dan" Conner and Susannah Amelia "Susie" Davis, on October 25, 1903 at Jasper Co., Illinois.1,5 Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright died on October 19, 1978 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 96; The SSDI has a death date of Oct 15, 1978.3,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 46, Akron, Peoria Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 171, District 18-2, Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1920Section laborer4
1940Carpenter5

Family

Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner b. August 10, 1887, d. June 8, 1945
Marriage*Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright married Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, daughter of Daniel Comer "Dan" Conner and Susannah Amelia "Susie" Davis, on October 25, 1903 at Jasper Co., Illinois.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Russell Alfonso Wright1,2

M, b. September 15, 1904, d. July 11, 1951
FatherLeander Franklin "Frank" Wright1,2,3 b. September 26, 1882, d. October 19, 1978
MotherEstella Estelka "Stella" Conner1,2,3 b. August 10, 1887, d. June 8, 1945
     Russell Alfonso Wright was buried at Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., Illinois.4 His Social Security Number was 359-09-2059.5 He was born on September 15, 1904 at Illinois.1,2 He married Gladys Merie Kneer on August 31, 1932.2,6 Russell Alfonso Wright died on July 11, 1951 at Princeville, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 46.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 165, District 25, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 212, District 46, Akron, Peoria Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 37, District 72-23, Millbrook, Peoria Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Family

Gladys Merie Kneer b. November 20, 1914, d. August 31, 2010
Marriage*Russell Alfonso Wright married Gladys Merie Kneer on August 31, 1932.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S12114] Princeville Township Cemetery, Peoria Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Gladys M. Wright obituary in the Sep 2, 2012 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12115] Shawgo Memorial Home, online shawgomemorialhome.com, From the Eldon Lee Wright obituary.

Raymond Elbert Wright1,2

M, b. February 2, 1906, d. December 2, 1968
FatherLeander Franklin "Frank" Wright1,2,3 b. September 26, 1882, d. October 19, 1978
MotherEstella Estelka "Stella" Conner1,2,3 b. August 10, 1887, d. June 8, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 269-18-2173.4 Raymond Elbert Wright was buried at Union Cemetery, Bureau Co., Ohio.2 He married Faye Hayflit.2 Raymond Elbert Wright married Mary McMahon.2 Raymond Elbert Wright was born on February 2, 1906 at Illinois.1,2 He died on December 2, 1968 at Rutland, LaSalle Co., Illinois, at age 62.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 165, District 25, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 212, District 46, Akron, Peoria Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 63, District 73-29, Bertha, Scioto Co., Ohio5

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer5

Family 1

Mary McMahon
Marriage*Raymond Elbert Wright married Mary McMahon.2 

Family 2

Faye Hayflit b. circa 1912
Marriage*Raymond Elbert Wright married Faye Hayflit.2 
Children
  • Karl/Carl E. Wright2,5
  • Ronald Wright2,5
  • Lavona M. Wright2,5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hazel Alean Wright1,2

F, b. February 4, 1908, d. February 24, 2007
FatherLeander Franklin "Frank" Wright1,2,3 b. September 26, 1882, d. October 19, 1978
MotherEstella Estelka "Stella" Conner1,2,3 b. August 10, 1887, d. June 8, 1945
     Hazel Alean Wright was buried at Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses Street, Golden, Jefferson Co., Colorado.4,5 She was born on February 4, 1908 at Illinois.3,6 As of March, 1926,her married name was Goodson.7 She married Albert Edward Goodson in March, 1926 at Coles Co., Illinois.7 Hazel Alean Wright died on February 24, 2007 at Colorado at age 99.6 She GOODSON, HAZEL A., 99, of Wheat Ridge. Mother of Dolores Hooper, Coral Tedford and Wanda Sang. Also survived by 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Private Graveside Services at Golden Cemetery. on March 2, 2007.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 165, District 25, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 212, District 46, Akron, Peoria Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 45, District 15-8, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois8

Family

Albert Edward Goodson b. February 16, 1908, d. August 8, 1995
Marriage*Hazel Alean Wright married Albert Edward Goodson in March, 1926 at Coles Co., Illinois.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3292] Golden Cemetery, Jefferson Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1831] Denver Post, The, From the Hazel A. Goodson obituary in the Mar 2, 2007 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the marriage license listings in the Mar 1, 1926 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wallace Raleigh Huddleston1,2,3

M, b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
     Wallace Raleigh Huddleston was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.1,2 He was born on August 31, 1883 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.4,2,3 He married Myrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Comer "Dan" Conner and Susannah Amelia "Susie" Davis, on December 3, 1903 at Jasper Co., Illinois.5 Wallace Raleigh Huddleston died on December 28, 1959 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 76.2 He GREENUP, Ill. - Funeral services for Wallace R. Huddlestun, 74, formerly of Hidalgo, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Church near Yale with burial in Hazel Dell cemetery. Mr. Huddlestun died at 9:35 a m. Monday at the home of his son, Ray, near Yale. He was born Aug. 31, 1883, in Jasper County, a son of James and Susan DeBorde Huddlestun. He is survived by four sons, Ray and Conner, Yale; Halley, Gary, Ind., and Lowell, Warm Springs, Mont. and two daughters, Mrs. Dale Kidwell, Oblong, and Mrs. Marjorle Burger, Manteno. on December 29, 1959.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 77, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 126, District 3, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 83, District 40-3, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Myrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
Marriage*Wallace Raleigh Huddleston married Myrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Comer "Dan" Conner and Susannah Amelia "Susie" Davis, on December 3, 1903 at Jasper Co., Illinois.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Hazel Dell Cemetery, Cumberland Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=huddleston&GSfn=wallace&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=68778812&CRid=2209032&df=all&
  2. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S2676] Newton Press, From the James Conner Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 1979 edition.
  11. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Dale Huddlestun Kidwell obituary in the May 21, 1988 edition.
  12. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Wallace Ray Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 15, 1989 edition.
  13. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  14. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clara Dale Huddlestun1,2

F, b. December 2, 1904, d. May 20, 1988
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston3,4,5,6,2 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner3,4,5,2 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     Clara Dale Huddlestun was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.7,2 Her Social Security Number was 356-38-4241.8 She was born on December 2, 1904 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.2,8 As of December 20, 1922,her married name was Kidwell.7 She married Elmer J. Kidwell on December 20, 1922.7,9,2 Clara Dale Huddlestun died on May 20, 1988 at Robinson, Crawford Co., Illinois, at age 83.2,8 She ROBINSON Mrs. Elmer (Dale Huddlestun) Kidwell, 83, of Robinson died 6:43 a.m. Friday (May 20, 1988) in Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Hazel Dell. Mrs. Kidwell was born in rural Yale, daughter of Wallace and Myrtie Huddlestun. She was a member of First Christian Church, Oblong. She married Elmer Kidwell in 1922. He died in 1979. Surviving are a niece she raised, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Miller of Robinson; brother, Ray Huddlestun of Yale; sister, Marjorie Burger of Manteno; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. on May 21, 1988.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 77, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 284, District 11, Oblong, Crawford Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 315, District 17-13, Oblong, Crawford Co., Illinois11

Family

Elmer J. Kidwell b. November 28, 1901, d. September 20, 1979
Marriage*Clara Dale Huddlestun married Elmer J. Kidwell on December 20, 1922.7,9,2 

Citations

  1. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  2. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Dale Huddlestun Kidwell obituary in the May 21, 1988 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2676] Newton Press, From the James Conner Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 1979 edition.
  6. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  7. [S2674] Hazel Dell Cemetery, Cumberland Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=huddleston&GSfn=wallace&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=68778812&CRid=2209032&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Elmer J. Kidwell obituary in the Sep 21, 1979 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wallace Ray Huddlestun1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1906, d. June 14, 1989
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston4,5,6,7,8,3 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner4,5,6,8,3 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 344-14-4714.9 Wallace Ray Huddlestun was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.10,3 He was born on October 8, 1906 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.9,2,3 He married Maude Jane Dalton on March 25, 1925 at Champaign Co., Illinois.11,12 Wallace Ray Huddlestun married Helen Jean Walker on September 29, 1948.3,13,14 Wallace Ray Huddlestun died on June 14, 1989 at Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 82.9,3,14 He YALE - Wallace Ray Huddlestun, 82, of rural Yale died 1 a.m. Wednesday (June 14, 1989) in Newton Rest Haven. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery South. Mr. Huddlestun was born in rural Yale, son of Wallace R. and Myrtie Huddlestun. He was a retired farmer, a member of First Baptist Church of Oblong, served eight years on Jasper County Board and was precinct committeeman for Grandville Township for many years. He married Jean Walker in 1948. Surviving are his wife; sons, Fred of Yale; Bill of Newton; daughters, Mrs. Ashley (Winnie) Trimble and Mrs. Charles L. (Pat) Miller, both of Trimble; Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Thontlen of Thayer, Ind; sister, Mrs. Leland (Marjorie) Burger of Mante-no; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. One daughter, four brothers, one sister and one grandchild preceded him in death. on June 15, 1989.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 77, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 119, District 54, Raymond Township, Champaign Co., Illinois15
1940Dwelling 204, District 79-7, Chester, Randolph Co., Illinois16

Occupation

1930Grain farmer15
1940Prison guard16

Family 1

Maude Jane Dalton b. May 3, 1909, d. September 23, 1993
Marriage*Wallace Ray Huddlestun married Maude Jane Dalton on March 25, 1925 at Champaign Co., Illinois.11,12 
Children

Family 2

Helen Jean Walker b. December 10, 1923, d. December 19, 2016
Marriage*Wallace Ray Huddlestun married Helen Jean Walker on September 29, 1948.3,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1832] Post-Tribune, From the Barbara Jean Thontlin obituary in the Aug 17, 2006 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Wallace Ray Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 15, 1989 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2676] Newton Press, From the James Conner Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 1979 edition.
  7. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  8. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Dale Huddlestun Kidwell obituary in the May 21, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2674] Hazel Dell Cemetery, Cumberland Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=huddleston&GSfn=wallace&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=68778812&CRid=2209032&df=all&
  11. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  12. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  13. [S11413] Meyer Funeral Homes Newton - Dieterich - Greenup, online www.meyerfh.com, From the William Ross Huddlestun obituary.
  14. [S11414] Pulliam Funeral Home, online www.pulliamfuneralhomes.com, From the Jean Huddlestun obituary.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  18. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Halley Fern Huddlestun1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1911, d. September 29, 1968
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston5,6,1 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner5,7,1 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     Halley Fern Huddlestun was buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Avenue, Schererville, Lake Co., Indiana.1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 306-16-4053.8 He was born on January 16, 1911 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.9,1,2 He married Gladys Martin on April 24, 1933 at Jasper Co., Illinois.7 Halley Fern Huddlestun died on September 29, 1968 at Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 57.1,3 He Halley F. Huddlestun, age 57, 4773 Noble St., Gary, passed away Sunday, Sept 29, 1968 at Methodist Hospital, Gary. Survivors: Wife, Gladys; two sons, Max of Griffith and Larry of Gary; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Shirley) Powers of Griffith and Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Helton of Hammond; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Roy and Conner of Yale, Ill. and Lowell of Butte, Montana; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Kidwell of Oblong, Ill. and Mrs. Clarence Burger of Manteno, Ill. Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Ind. on October 2, 1968.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 68, District 21-15, Newman, Douglas Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer10

Family

Gladys Martin b. March 24, 1909, d. February 1, 1994
Marriage*Halley Fern Huddlestun married Gladys Martin on April 24, 1933 at Jasper Co., Illinois.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2759] Times, The, From the Halley F. Huddlestun obituary in the Oct 2, 1968 edition.
  4. [S11422] Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Lake Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  7. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Conner Huddlestun1,2,3

M, b. April 8, 1913, d. April 5, 1979
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston4,2,5 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner4,6,2 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 342-09-5830.7 James Conner Huddlestun Worked in CCC camps in Washington as a young man. Joined Merchant Marines During WWII. Worked as a caster at the Case Mfg. Co in Robinson. Farmed and carpentered. In the '50s made bricks in back yard. Enjoyed traveling and reading.6 He was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.1,2 He was born on April 8, 1913 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.1,2,3 He married Clara May Weck on May 23, 1934.6,2 James Conner Huddlestun James Conner Huddlestun, 65, of Yale, died at 6 am Thursday, April 5, 1979 in his home. Funeral services were at 1 pm Sunday in Barkley Funeral Home, Greenup. Burial was in Hazel Dell cemetery. Mr. Huddlestun was born April 8, 1913, in Jasper County, a son of Wallace and Myrtie Huddlestun. He was a retired farmer and member of Bethany Baptist church, Yale. He married Clara Weck in 1934. Surviving are his wife: son, Harold Gene of Manteno; daughter, Mrs. Dixie Seibert of Yale; brother, Ray of Yale; sisters, Mrs. Dale Kidwell of Oblong, Mrs. Marge Burger of Manteno; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. in April, 1979.2 He died on April 5, 1979 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 65.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 252, District 17-13, Oblong, Crawford Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1940Pottery laborer8

Family

Clara May Weck b. May 29, 1911, d. November 6, 1999
Marriage*James Conner Huddlestun married Clara May Weck on May 23, 1934.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Hazel Dell Cemetery, Cumberland Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=huddleston&GSfn=wallace&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=68778812&CRid=2209032&df=all&
  2. [S2676] Newton Press, From the James Conner Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 1979 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  6. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  10. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Dixie Lee Seibert obituary in the Jun 29, 2006 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Marjorie Elnora Huddlestun1,2

F, b. June 7, 1916, d. December 27, 1996
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston3,4,5,2,6,7,8 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner3,5,2,7,8 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     Marjorie Elnora Huddlestun was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.9 Her Social Security Number was 352-12-4103.10 She was born on June 7, 1916 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.10,2 As of October 25, 1931,her married name was Burger.1 She married Clarence Leland Burger on October 25, 1931 at Jasper Co., Illinois.1,8 Marjorie Elnora Huddlestun died on December 27, 1996 at Manteno, Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 80.1,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 126, District 3, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 96, District 21-15, Newman, Douglas Co., Illinois11

Family

Clarence Leland Burger b. April 28, 1910, d. December 3, 1970
Marriage*Marjorie Elnora Huddlestun married Clarence Leland Burger on October 25, 1931 at Jasper Co., Illinois.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2676] Newton Press, From the James Conner Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 1979 edition.
  6. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  7. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Dale Huddlestun Kidwell obituary in the May 21, 1988 edition.
  8. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Wallace Ray Huddlestun obituary in the Jun 15, 1989 edition.
  9. [S2674] Hazel Dell Cemetery, Cumberland Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=huddleston&GSfn=wallace&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=68778812&CRid=2209032&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1807] Herald & Review, From the Clarence Leland Burger obituary in the Dec 4, 1970 edition.
  13. [S10212] Unknown compiler, Illinois, U.S., Select United Methodist Church Records, 1824-2009.
  14. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Lowell Franklin Huddlestun1,2,3

M, b. July 13, 1908, d. September 21, 1977
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston4,5,6,2 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner4,5,2 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     Lowell Franklin Huddlestun was buried at Ft. Snelling Military Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.7 His Social Security Number was 355-01-4520.8 He was born on July 13, 1908 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.1,2,7 He married Vivian Mae Jay on September 17, 1927.3 Lowell Franklin Huddlestun married Lena J. Mead on June 30, 1949 at Missoula Co., Montana.2 Lowell Franklin Huddlestun and Vivian Mae Jay were divorced on July 12, 1949 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.3 Lowell Franklin Huddlestun married Ingerid Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Kittelson on August 2, 1952 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.2 Lowell Franklin Huddlestun and Ingerid Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Kittelson were divorced on June 8, 1973 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.3 Lowell Franklin Huddlestun died on September 21, 1977 at Hopkins, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 69.1,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 77, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 19, District 98, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 487, District 22, Mattoon Township, Coles Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1930Automobile garage mechanic9

Family 1

Vivian Mae Jay b. August 31, 1906, d. August 16, 1970
Marriage*Lowell Franklin Huddlestun married Vivian Mae Jay on September 17, 1927.3 
Divorce* Lowell Franklin Huddlestun and Vivian Mae Jay were divorced on July 12, 1949 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.3 
Children

Family 2

Lena J. Mead b. May 5, 1901, d. March 20, 1998
Marriage*Lowell Franklin Huddlestun married Lena J. Mead on June 30, 1949 at Missoula Co., Montana.2 

Family 3

Ingerid Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Kittelson b. January 13, 1901, d. January 14, 1985
Marriage*Lowell Franklin Huddlestun married Ingerid Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Kittelson on August 2, 1952 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.2 
Divorce* Lowell Franklin Huddlestun and Ingerid Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Kittelson were divorced on June 8, 1973 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.3 

Citations

  1. [S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S7003] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Divorce Records, 1943-1986.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the Wallace R. Huddlestun obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S10461] Obituary Central, online www.obitcentral.com, From the Evon Keegel obituary.
  13. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2013] Charleston Post & Courier, From the Bennie Joe Huddleston obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.

Fredrick Jackson Huddlestun1,2,3

M, b. April 7, 1921, d. March 7, 1945
FatherWallace Raleigh Huddleston4,1 b. August 31, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherMyrtle Elsie "Myrtie" Conner4,1 b. August 21, 1885, d. February 26, 1950
     Fredrick Jackson Huddlestun was buried at Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois.1,2,3 He was born on April 7, 1921 at Jasper Co., Illinois.1,2,3 He married Dottie Perisho on March 27, 1939.1 Fredrick Jackson Huddlestun died on March 7, 1945 at Belgium at age 23.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 3, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 127, District 10-67, Sadorus, Champaign Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Farm laborer5

Family

Dottie Perisho b. August 8, 1922, d. April 19, 2001
Marriage*Fredrick Jackson Huddlestun married Dottie Perisho on March 27, 1939.1 
Child
  • Aileen Myrtle Huddlestun5

Citations

  1. [S467] Harris (Conner), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2529897&id=I525906178
  2. [S8920] Washington Street Cemetery, Clark Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.