Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Marcus L. Philpott^1,2,3,4

M, b. September, 1862

Marcus L. Philpott was born in September, 1862 at Indiana.² He married Hannah Isabelle Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Linva "Lindvey" Crousore, on March 20, 1891 at Tipton Co., Indiana.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 122, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 95, District 170, Ward 3, Hoopeston, Vermilion Co., Illinois

Enumerated as remarried in about 1907⁴

Occupation

1900

Day laborer²

1930

Junk buyer and laborer⁴

Family

Hannah Isabelle Stephens b. June 3, 1860, d. September 14, 1926

Marriage*

Marcus L. Philpott married Hannah Isabelle Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Linva "Lindvey" Crousore, on March 20, 1891 at Tipton Co., Indiana.³

Child

Emma Lenva Philpott+^2,5,6,7,8 b. September 10, 1895, d. August 6, 1958

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Hannah Belle Chesser obituary in the Sep 17, 1926 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Louis E. Chesser obituary in the Aug 17, 1933 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Emma Lenva Philpott^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 10, 1895, d. August 6, 1958

Father

Marcus L. Philpott^1,6,4,7,5 b. September, 1862

Mother

Hannah Isabelle Stephens^1,6,4,7,5 b. June 3, 1860, d. September 14, 1926

Emma Lenva Philpott was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 303-30-4107.⁵ She was born on September 10, 1895 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,5 As of July 28, 1913,her married name was Reeder.² She married Henry Carlile "Hank" Reeder on July 28, 1913 at Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 Emma Lenva Philpott died on August 6, 1958 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 62.^3,4 She Emma Reeder, 62, Dies Wednesday; Funeral Monday. Mrs. Emma L. Reeder, 62 of 2114 North F street died at her home at 8:45 o'clock Wednesday evening of complications. Born in Howard county, she was the daughter of Marcus and Hannah Philpott. She married Henry Reeder. He died Aug. 12, 1945. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Farr, Elwood and Miss Ruby Reeder, Elwood and one grandson. The body will be taken from the Copher and Fesler funeral home to the residence Friday where friends may call. It will be returned to the funeral home Monday morning. ** be made the Elwood Cath**** services at 10 a.m. Rev. Je** McPhearson will officiate. Burial will be made in the Elwood City cemetery. on August 7, 1958.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 122, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 188, District 132, Ward 1, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

⁸

1930

Dwelling 130, District 15, Union Township, Jasper Co., Indiana

⁹

1940

Dwelling 136, District 48-61, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family

Henry Carlile "Hank" Reeder b. December 6, 1880, d. August 12, 1945

Marriage*

Emma Lenva Philpott married Henry Carlile "Hank" Reeder on July 28, 1913 at Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3

Children

Ruth Irene Reeder^{11,8,12,3,4,13,14} b. March 12, 1915, d. September 29, 1967
Ruby Isabell Reeder+^{12,3,13,4,5,10} b. May 14, 1922, d. March 6, 1993

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Emma Reeder obituary in the Aug 7, 1958 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Hannah Belle Chesser obituary in the Sep 17, 1926 edition.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Louis E. Chesser obituary in the Aug 17, 1933 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Henry Reeder obituary in the Aug 12, 1945 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ruth Reeder obituary.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 16, 1885, d. June 5, 1955

Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile was buried at Glen Park Cemetery, Lake Co., Indiana.⁵ He and Florence Stephens were divorced.³ Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile married Bessie Unknown.³ Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile was born on November 16, 1885 at Howard Co., Indiana.^6,5,3,4 He married Florence Stephens, daughter of Jacob Stephens and Flora O. Bogue, on November 10, 1906 at Howard Co., Indiana.⁴ Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile died on June 5, 1955 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 69.^5,3 He Andrew Carlile, 69, father of Densil Carlile, 1217 S. Calumet St., this city, died Sunday in Hammond, Ind., following a major operation performed Thursday. Funeral services will be held in Hammond at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Carlile was born in Howard County, the son of the late George and Nora Carlile. He was a former resident of Ellwood. Surviving are the widow, Bessie; a daughter, Mrs. John Davis of Indianapolis; the son here and two grandchildren. Brothers and sisters are: Mrs. James Caylor and Frank Carlile, Kokomo; Henry Carlile, Kokomo R. R. 5; Earl Carlile, Elwood R. R. 5; Lewis Carlile, Anderson; Everett Carlile, Cicero R. R. 1; Mrs. Jennie Bogue, Tipton and Mrs. Viola Baden, Hammond. on June 6, 1955.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 376, District 120, Ward 2, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 28, District 133, Ward 2, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

Occupation

1910

Tin plant factory worker¹

1920

Tin mill plater²

Family 1

Bessie Unknown

Marriage*

Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile married Bessie Unknown.³

Family 2

Florence Stephens b. March 20, 1887, d. March 24, 1953

Divorce*

Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile and Florence Stephens were divorced.³

Marriage*

Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile married Florence Stephens, daughter of Jacob Stephens and Flora O. Bogue, on November 10, 1906 at Howard Co., Indiana.⁴

Children

Orpha Pauline Carlile^1,2,4 b. August 5, 1907, d. July 2, 1959
Floyd L. Carlile^7,8 b. June 20, 1910, d. August 25, 1911
Densil Paul Carlile+^2,3,7,8,9,10 b. April 8, 1915, d. August 7, 1998

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Andrew Carlile obituary in the Jun 6, 1955 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1169] Frederick Carlisle Descendents, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3199951&id=I629897572
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Densil P. Carlile obituary in the Aug 9, 1998 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dorothy Leoma Carlile^1,2,3

F, b. May 23, 1909, d. February 18, 2009

Father

Henry Edward Carlile^{4,5,6,7,8,2,9,10} b. July 23, 1889, d. December 23, 1956

Mother

Lavona "Vona" Stephens^{4,5,6,7,8,2,9,10} b. September 24, 1889, d. April 10, 1961

Dorothy Leoma Carlile was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Windfall Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^11,2 She was born on May 23, 1909 at Howard Co., Indiana.^12,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Howell.^13,6 She married Willard Howell circa 1928 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.^6,3 As of October 6, 1956,her married name was Graf.⁸ Dorothy Leoma Carlile married Elmer Woodrow Graf on October 6, 1956 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^8,14,15 Dorothy Leoma Carlile died on February 18, 2009 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 99.^12,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 109, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁴

1920

Dwelling 15, District 155, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1930

Dwelling 288, District 29, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 206, District 80-16, Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹⁶

Family 1

Willard Howell b. May 17, 1900, d. May 16, 1943

Marriage*

Dorothy Leoma Carlile married Willard Howell circa 1928 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.^6,3

Children

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Howell^14,3
Kenneth Marvin Howell+^{6,16,14,3,2,17} b. March 22, 1929, d. February 9, 1970
Darrell Lavern Howell^16,14,3
Verlin Lowell Howell+^16,14,3,18 b. June 29, 1932, d. November 6, 2011

Family 2

Elmer Woodrow Graf b. November 29, 1914, d. February 17, 1995

Marriage*

Dorothy Leoma Carlile married Elmer Woodrow Graf on October 6, 1956 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^8,14,15

Citations

[S1169] Frederick Carlisle Descendents, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3199951&id=I629897572
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Willard Howell obituary in the May 17, 1943 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Henry E. Carlile obituary in the Jan 3, 2004 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Lavona Carlile obituary in the Apr 11, 1961 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Roscoe W. Carlile obituary in the Oct 26, 2000 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Robert P. Carlile obituary in the Feb 23, 1998 edition.
[S4529] Brookside Cemetery, Tipton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S2586] Tri-City Herald, From the Verlin Lowell Howell obituary in the Nov 10, 2011 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Elmer W. Graf obituary in the Feb 19, 1995 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Kenneth Howell obituary in the May 10, 1970 edition.
[S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Howell-Deaver engagement announcement in the Nov 28, 1954 edition.

Willard Howell^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 17, 1900, d. May 16, 1943

Willard Howell was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Windfall Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on May 17, 1900 at Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of May 16, 1943.^2,4,5 He married Dorothy Leoma Carlile, daughter of Henry Edward Carlile and Lavona "Vona" Stephens, circa 1928 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,4 Willard Howell died on May 16, 1943 at Howard Co., Indiana, at age 42.^4,5 He Willard Howell, 43-year-old Wildcat township farmer, died at his home eight miles northwest of Windfall at 8 o'clock Sunday evening. Mr. Howell had been ill for three months, suffering from a malignant ailment, and had been in serious condition for the past several days although he remained conscious until the end. The body was removed to the S. S. Edwards funeral home in Windfall and will be returned to the late home Tuesday morning where friends may call. Services will be held at the Mount Zion Wesleyan church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning with Rev. Carroll Rouch, pastor, assisted by Rev. R. J. Otis of Peru and Rev. James Hickman of Hemlock, assisting. Burial will be in Brookside cemetery. Mr. Howell was born March 17, 1900, in Windfall, the son of Charles and Nettie (Benson) Howell. He married Dorothy Carlisle of near Hemlock and the couple are parents of four sons: Kenneth, age l4; Darell, age 12; Verlin, age 10; and Ronnie Lee, age 1. Also surviving are the parents and two sisters, Mrs. Walter McClish of Windfall and Mrs. Delbert Fennell, near Windfall. An aunt, Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy, resides in Pennsylvania. Mr. Howell was a hard working young man and was well known and respected throughout the Windfall community. His untimely death is mourned by many friends. on May 17, 1943.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 288, District 29, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Willard and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Henry Carlile¹

1940

Dwelling 206, District 80-16, Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁶

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Dorothy Leoma Carlile b. May 23, 1909, d. February 18, 2009

Marriage*

Willard Howell married Dorothy Leoma Carlile, daughter of Henry Edward Carlile and Lavona "Vona" Stephens, circa 1928 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,4

Children

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Howell^7,4
Kenneth Marvin Howell+^1,6,7,4,5 b. March 22, 1929, d. February 9, 1970
Darrell Lavern Howell^6,7,4
Verlin Lowell Howell+^6,7,4 b. June 29, 1932, d. November 6, 2011

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S4529] Brookside Cemetery, Tipton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Willard Howell obituary in the May 17, 1943 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2586] Tri-City Herald, From the Verlin Lowell Howell obituary in the Nov 10, 2011 edition.

William Warren Stephens^1,2

M, b. November 30, 1916, d. September 18, 1917

Father

Herman Andrew Stephens^3,1,2 b. December 20, 1892, d. February 3, 1998

Mother

Virgie E. Slaughter^3,1,2 b. November 4, 1896, d. November 21, 1973

William Warren Stephens was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on November 30, 1916 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on September 18, 1917 at Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana.²

Citations

[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S4417] Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Walter William Richey^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 13, 1890, d. April 7, 1980

Walter William Richey was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, 3209 Springdale Drive, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 316-10-2474.⁶ He was born on August 13, 1890 at Tipton Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 7, 1888.^1,6,3,4,5 He married Mabel Stephens, daughter of Jacob Stephens and Flora O. Bogue, on September 30, 1911 at Howard Co., Indiana.^2,7 Walter William Richey died on April 7, 1980 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 89.^6,3,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 333, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁸

1930

Dwelling 544, District 17, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1920

Day laborer⁸

1930

Printer⁹

Family

Mabel Stephens b. March 12, 1895

Marriage*

Walter William Richey married Mabel Stephens, daughter of Jacob Stephens and Flora O. Bogue, on September 30, 1911 at Howard Co., Indiana.^2,7

Child

Vernell V. "Vernie" Richey^8,4 b. August 28, 1919, d. January 13, 1925

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S4428] Sunset Memory Garden, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Raymond A. "Ray" Cardwell^1,2,3

M, b. June 6, 1902, d. October 18, 1956

Raymond A. "Ray" Cardwell was buried at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 East Sycamore St., Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 308-09-8563.⁴ He was born on June 6, 1902 at Tipton Co., Indiana; His obituary has a birth date of Jun 20, 1902.^4,3 He married Linva Stephens, daughter of Jacob Stephens and Flora O. Bogue, on December 11, 1920 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ Raymond A. "Ray" Cardwell Ray A. Cardwell, 54, 1004 S. Goyer Road, died at his home Thursday morning of a heart ailment. He had been ill the last three years. The deceased was born in Tipton County, June 20, 1902, the son of Melvin and Addie (Wilson) Cardell. He had resided in this community practically his entire life. Until ill health forced his retirement, he was employed 28 years by the Kingston Products Corp. Mr. Cardwell was married in 1928 to Miss Louise Colvin, who survives, with the following children: Charles, Robert and Jerry, Mrs. Irene Crook, Mrs. Mary Buress and Mrs. Peggy Merrell, all of Kokomo. There are seven grandchidren. A son, Roger Eugene, 8, was acidentally killed Sept. 8 on the Darough Chapel School flagpole. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Edna Bogue of Center and Mrs. Fay Benett, Kokomo, also three brothers, Fred, Howard and Elmer Cardwell of Kokomo. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. on October 18, 1956.³ He died on October 18, 1956 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 54.^4,3

Family

Linva Stephens b. November 18, 1901, d. November 9, 2007

Marriage*

He married Linva Stephens, daughter of Jacob Stephens and Flora O. Bogue, on December 11, 1920 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹

Child

Irene Cardwell^5,3,6,7 b. April 17, 1923, d. February 5, 1983

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S4827] Crown Point Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Ray A. Cardwell obituary in the Oct 18, 1956 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2110] La Porte Herald-Argus, The, From the Linva Hudalla obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Irene Crooks obituary in the Feb 7, 1983 edition.

Delitha Ellen Chew¹

F, b. 1878, d. 1897

Delitha Ellen Chew was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.² She was born in 1878.^1,2 She died in 1897.² As of March 30, 1897,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens, son of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on March 30, 1897 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,3

Family

Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens b. February 3, 1867, d. August 1, 1956

Marriage*

Delitha Ellen Chew married Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens, son of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on March 30, 1897 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,3

Child

Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens+¹ b. August 8, 1897, d. October, 1984

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.

Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 8, 1897, d. October, 1984

Father

Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens^1,5 b. February 3, 1867, d. August 1, 1956

Mother

Delitha Ellen Chew¹ b. 1878, d. 1897

Her Social Security Number was 305-70-8554.³ Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens was buried at Albright Cemetery, north side of Howard County Road, 250S, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,6 She was born on August 8, 1897 at Indiana.^7,3 As of March 11, 1913,her married name was McQuiston.¹ She married Corbin Lewis McQuiston on March 11, 1913 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens died in October, 1984 at age 87.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 111, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of her grandfather Perry Chew and next door to her father Andrew Stephens⁷

1920

Dwelling 69, District 135, Ward 5, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁸

1930

Dwelling 271, District 17, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁹

1940

Dwelling 111, District 34-12, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family

Corbin Lewis McQuiston b. March 30, 1893, d. July, 1972

Marriage*

Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens married Corbin Lewis McQuiston on March 11, 1913 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2,4

Children

Clara Marie McQuiston^9,11,12 b. August 27, 1913, d. September 13, 1990
Vern Glen McQuiston+^8,9,11,13,12 b. March 21, 1916, d. July 2, 1992
Kenneth Eugene McQuiston^{8,9,11,10,13,14,12} b. October 25, 1917, d. December 16, 1998
Margaret L. McQuiston^{8,9,11,4,13,14,12}
Corbin Lewis McQuiston Jr.¹⁵ b. 1921, d. 1923
Anna Lucille McQuiston^9,10,13,12 b. February 1, 1923, d. June 29, 1991
Betty V. McQuiston+^9,10,12 b. September 11, 1924, d. September 2, 1981
Kathryn Louise "Kay" McQuiston+^{9,4,10,13,14,12} b. July 24, 1926, d. July 28, 2013
Mildred "Millie" McQuiston^{9,4,10,13,14,12}
Charles E. McQuiston+^{9,10,13,14,12} b. January 31, 1930, d. July 1, 1995
Herbert Francis "Herb" McQuiston^{4,10,13,14,12,16}
Robert L. "Bob" McQuiston+^{4,10,13,14,12} b. January 20, 1934, d. December 22, 2005
Patricia Ann McQuiston⁴ b. January 20, 1934, d. before December 31, 1934
James Richard "Jim" McQuiston^{4,10,13,14,12}

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Robert L. McQuiston obituary in the Dec 24, 2005 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Andy J. Stephens obituary in the Aug 2, 1956 edition.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Betty V. Conner obituary in an unknown edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Anna Lucille McQuiston obituary in an unknown edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glen McQuiston obituary in an unknown edition.
[S2107] Albright Cemetery, IN, online http://edanddebby.com/HCC/Albright/index.html
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Corbin Lewis McQuiston^1,2,3

M, b. March 30, 1893, d. July, 1972

Corbin Lewis McQuiston was buried at Albright Cemetery, north side of Howard County Road, 250S, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 314-01-8094.⁵ He was born on March 30, 1893 at Howard Co., Indiana.^2,5 He married Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens, daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens and Delitha Ellen Chew, on March 11, 1913 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,6,3 Corbin Lewis McQuiston died in July, 1972 at age 79.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 69, District 135, Ward 5, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 271, District 17, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 111, District 34-12, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1920

Auto factory machinist⁷

1930

Glass factory sand pumper⁸

Family

Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens b. August 8, 1897, d. October, 1984

Marriage*

Corbin Lewis McQuiston married Delithia Ellen "Lida" Stephens, daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens and Delitha Ellen Chew, on March 11, 1913 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,6,3

Children

Clara Marie McQuiston^8,10,11 b. August 27, 1913, d. September 13, 1990
Vern Glen McQuiston+^7,8,10,12,11 b. March 21, 1916, d. July 2, 1992
Kenneth Eugene McQuiston^{7,8,10,9,12,13,11} b. October 25, 1917, d. December 16, 1998
Margaret L. McQuiston^{7,8,10,3,12,13,11}
Corbin Lewis McQuiston Jr.¹⁴ b. 1921, d. 1923
Anna Lucille McQuiston^8,9,12,11 b. February 1, 1923, d. June 29, 1991
Betty V. McQuiston+^8,9,11 b. September 11, 1924, d. September 2, 1981
Kathryn Louise "Kay" McQuiston+^{8,3,9,12,13,11} b. July 24, 1926, d. July 28, 2013
Mildred "Millie" McQuiston^{8,3,9,12,13,11}
Charles E. McQuiston+^8,9,12,13,11 b. January 31, 1930, d. July 1, 1995
Herbert Francis "Herb" McQuiston^{3,9,12,13,11,15}
Robert L. "Bob" McQuiston+^3,9,12,13,11 b. January 20, 1934, d. December 22, 2005
Patricia Ann McQuiston³ b. January 20, 1934, d. before December 31, 1934
James Richard "Jim" McQuiston^3,9,12,13,11

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Robert L. McQuiston obituary in the Dec 24, 2005 edition.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Betty V. Conner obituary in an unknown edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Anna Lucille McQuiston obituary in an unknown edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glen McQuiston obituary in an unknown edition.
[S2107] Albright Cemetery, IN, online http://edanddebby.com/HCC/Albright/index.html
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb^1,2,3

F, b. July 24, 1893, d. August 31, 1971

Father

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb^1,4,5,3 b. December 6, 1864, d. October 17, 1946

Mother

Mary Jane Stephens^1,4,5,3 b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952

Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^6,3 She was born on July 24, 1893 at Indiana.³ As of October 12, 1910,her married name was Hinkle.¹ She married Roscoe Hinkle on October 12, 1910 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb died on August 31, 1971 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 78.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 160, District 71, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁴

1910

Dwelling 132, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 95, District 120, Ward 1, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 175, District 15, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 60, District 34-15B, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

Roscoe Hinkle b. April 4, 1892, d. April 26, 1957

Marriage*

Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb married Roscoe Hinkle on October 12, 1910 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle^{2,7,8,10,11,12,3,9} b. February 19, 1912, d. February 17, 2006
Violet Bernadine Hinkle^1,2,6,3 b. November 24, 1914, d. September 9, 1916
Cloyd Bertrand/Bertrum Hinkle^6,2,3 b. November 16, 1918, d. March 15, 1919

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Claudine Hudson obituary in the Feb 18, 2006 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Roscoe Hinkle^1,2,3

M, b. April 4, 1892, d. April 26, 1957

Roscoe Hinkle was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3 He was born on April 4, 1892 at Howard Co., Indiana.^4,1,3 He married Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on October 12, 1910 at Howard Co., Indiana.⁴ Roscoe Hinkle died on April 26, 1957 at Howard Co., Indiana, at age 65.^2,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 95, District 120, Ward 1, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1930

Dwelling 175, District 15, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 60, District 34-15B, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1920		Fireman⁵
1930		Gellite factory grinder⁶
1940		Grinder⁷

Family

Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb b. July 24, 1893, d. August 31, 1971

Marriage*

Roscoe Hinkle married Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on October 12, 1910 at Howard Co., Indiana.⁴

Children

Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle^{8,5,6,9,10,11,3,7} b. February 19, 1912, d. February 17, 2006
Violet Bernadine Hinkle^4,8,2,3 b. November 24, 1914, d. September 9, 1916
Cloyd Bertrand/Bertrum Hinkle^2,8,3 b. November 16, 1918, d. March 15, 1919

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Claudine Hudson obituary in the Feb 18, 2006 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Violet Bernadine Hinkle^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 24, 1914, d. September 9, 1916

Father

Roscoe Hinkle^1,2,3,4 b. April 4, 1892, d. April 26, 1957

Mother

Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb^1,2,3,4 b. July 24, 1893, d. August 31, 1971

Violet Bernadine Hinkle was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.³ She was born on November 24, 1914 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 She died on September 9, 1916 at Liberty, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 1.^3,4

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Ezra Fay Lamb^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. June 30, 1895, d. February 10, 1987

Father

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb^8,9,10,11,12 b. December 6, 1864, d. October 17, 1946

Mother

Mary Jane Stephens^8,9,10,11,12 b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952

His Social Security Number was 310-05-3580.¹³ Ezra Fay Lamb was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,6 He was born on June 30, 1895 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,13,4,6 He married Alta Lela Warnock on May 7, 1923.⁷ Ezra Fay Lamb died on February 10, 1987 at Warren, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 91.^13,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 160, District 71, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁹

1910

Dwelling 132, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 100, District 26, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 338, District 34-36, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

Occupation

1930

Plate glass laborer²

1940

State highway supervisor⁵

Family

Alta Lela Warnock b. January 7, 1898, d. January 30, 1993

Marriage*

Ezra Fay Lamb married Alta Lela Warnock on May 7, 1923.⁷

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Alta Lela Lamb obituary in the Jan 31, 1993 edition.
[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Delbert Hollis Lamb obituary in the Jul 3, 1947 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alta Lela Warnock^1,2

F, b. January 7, 1898, d. January 30, 1993

Her Social Security Number was 305-26-6350.³ Alta Lela Warnock was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was born on January 7, 1898 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^4,3,1,2 As of May 7, 1923,her married name was Lamb.² She married Ezra Fay Lamb, son of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on May 7, 1923.² Alta Lela Warnock died on January 30, 1993 at Warren, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 95.^3,1,4,2 She WARREN, Ind. — Alta Lela Lamb, 95, a resident of United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1993, at the nursing home. Born Jan. 7, 1898, in Greentown, she was a daughter of Elmore and Emma (Larowe) Warnack. On May 7, 1923, she married Ezra Fay Lamb, who is deceased. She was a homemaker and a longtime Greentown resident before moving to Warren in 1968. She was a member of Meridian Street Christian Church in Greentown. Survivors include a brother, David J. Warnack of Gary; and a sister, Ruth Stevens of Peru. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Memorial Home. The Rev. Nigel Everett will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown. on January 31, 1993.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 100, District 26, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1940

Dwelling 338, District 34-36, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Ezra Fay Lamb b. June 30, 1895, d. February 10, 1987

Marriage*

Alta Lela Warnock married Ezra Fay Lamb, son of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on May 7, 1923.²

Citations

[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Alta Lela Lamb obituary in the Jan 31, 1993 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Merle Macie Lamb^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 10, 1897, d. March, 1973

Father

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb^1,5,6 b. December 6, 1864, d. October 17, 1946

Mother

Mary Jane Stephens^1,5,6 b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952

Her Social Security Number was 317-40-7457.³ Merle Macie Lamb was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on September 10, 1897 at Indiana.^1,3 As of December 14, 1918,her married name was Packard.¹ She married James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr. on December 14, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 Merle Macie Lamb died in March, 1973 at age 75.^1,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 160, District 71, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1910

Dwelling 132, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 329, District 100, Ward 5, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 248, District 16, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 291, District 27-20, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr. b. August 9, 1898, d. March, 1984

Marriage*

Merle Macie Lamb married James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr. on December 14, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

Robert Junior Packard¹⁰ b. January 17, 1921, d. July 4, 1921
Dr. Edward Eugene Packard^8,9 b. March 25, 1924, d. December 3, 2014
Lowell L. Packard^8,9

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr.^1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1898, d. March, 1984

His Social Security Number was 309-05-2071.⁴ James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr. was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on August 9, 1898 at Indiana.^1,6,4 He married Merle Macie Lamb, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on December 14, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,7 James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr. died in March, 1984 at age 85.^1,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 329, District 100, Ward 5, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 248, District 16, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 291, District 27-20, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1920		Iron foundry carmaker²
1930		Foundry car maker⁶
1940		Iron foundry worker⁸

Family

Merle Macie Lamb b. September 10, 1897, d. March, 1973

Marriage*

James Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr. married Merle Macie Lamb, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on December 14, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,7

Children

Robert Junior Packard⁹ b. January 17, 1921, d. July 4, 1921
Dr. Edward Eugene Packard^6,8 b. March 25, 1924, d. December 3, 2014
Lowell L. Packard^6,8

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 18, 1899, d. March 21, 1985

Father

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb^1,2,8,9,4,5 b. December 6, 1864, d. October 17, 1946

Mother

Mary Jane Stephens^1,2,8,9,4,5 b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952

His Social Security Number was 306-40-8623.¹⁰ Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Miami Co., Indiana.^4,6 He was born on November 18, 1899 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,10,4 He married Esther Maud Beach on January 16, 1922 at Indiana.⁵ Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb married Treva Mohler on October 28, 1949 at Indiana.^4,5 Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb died on March 21, 1985 at Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 85.^10,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 160, District 71, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 132, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 256, District 80-5, Cicero, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Farmer¹¹

Family 1

Esther Maud Beach b. November 10, 1901, d. March 21, 1991

Marriage*

Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb married Esther Maud Beach on January 16, 1922 at Indiana.⁵

Children

Betty Lou Lamb+^11,12,13,5 b. July 28, 1922, d. March 18, 2009
Charles Junior Lamb+^11,4,12,14 b. January 22, 1925, d. June 4, 2005
Helen Marie Lamb+^11,12,15 b. April 2, 1929, d. October 4, 2015

Family 2

Treva Mohler b. May 23, 1908, d. May 19, 1997

Marriage*

Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb married Treva Mohler on October 28, 1949 at Indiana.^4,5

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S10624] Westlawn Cemetery, Miami Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Delbert Hollis Lamb obituary in the Jul 3, 1947 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Pennock-Lamb marriage announcement in the Nov 17, 1941 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S10627] Smith & Sons Funeral Homes, online www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com, From the Helen M. Eby obituary.

Elmer B. "Elgie" Gillam^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1903, d. December 24, 1974

Elmer B. "Elgie" Gillam was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 308-09-5993.⁶ He was born on October 18, 1903 at Cass Co., Indiana.^6,3,5 He married Lola Dortha Lamb, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on July 16, 1921 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 Elmer B. "Elgie" Gillam died on December 24, 1974 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 71.^6,3,4,5 He Elgie B. Gillam, 71, 3513 E. Syacmore Road, died at 8:01 p.m. Tuesday in Howard Community Hospital, following a three week illness. Born Oct 18, 1903, near Young America, he was the son of Otto and Maude (Keeling) Gillam. He was married in 1921 to Lola Lamb, who survives. He was retired in 1969 from Continental Steel Corperation, where he had been employed for 47 years. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League and was active in the Foreman Club. Surviving with the wife are a son, Darrell Gillam of Kokomo; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Norma Jean) Hargrave of Puerto Rico; a brother, Burell Gillam of Gosport; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Service will be a 10 a.m. Saturday in Ellers Mortuary, with the Rev. Chester Mitchell officiating. Burila will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. on December 26, 1974.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 467, District 18, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 334, District 34-37, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1930

Steel mill reeler⁷

1940

Wire reeler⁸

Family

Lola Dortha Lamb b. January 20, 1904, d. August 3, 2003

Marriage*

Elmer B. "Elgie" Gillam married Lola Dortha Lamb, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb and Mary Jane Stephens, on July 16, 1921 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4,5

Children

Darrell W. Gillam^8,4,7,5
Norma Jean Gillam^8,4,7,5

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
[S4417] Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Lola D. Gillam obituary in the Aug 5, 2003 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Elgie B. Gillam obituary in the Dec 26, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Russell Bragg^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936

Frank Russell Bragg was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,5 He was born on December 21, 1866 at Hamilton Co., Indiana.⁶ He married Rhoda Alice Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on September 14, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,7 Frank Russell Bragg died on November 13, 1936 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 69.^7,6 He Frank Bragg, 70 years of age, died at his home near Herbst Friday afternoon at 3:00 following an illness of over one year from paralysis. Funeral services were held at the Herbst Methodist church near Swayzee at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon with burial in the Herbst cemetery. Frank Bragg was born near the Hazel Dell church 70 years ago, being one of eight children born to Rev. George and Jennie (Russell) Bragg, pioneers of that community. His father, a civil war veteran who lost an arm in service, came to this county the year it was organized and worked on the first brick courthouse in Tipton. The mother of the deceased died in 1877 and the father remarried with Laura Rush of this county, who survives. Frank Bragg was united in marriage to Rhoda Stevens of this county and the widow and two daughters survive, Mrs. Mildred Yohn of Kokomo and Mrs. Minnie Gear of Marion. He is also survived by three sons, Lester and Kenneth of Marion The step-mother resides near Windfall. He is also survived by a half-brother, John Bragg of Swayzee, and five half-sisters, Mrs. Maude Fields and Mrs. Pearl Morrison of Windfall, Mrs. Olive Shaw of Elwood and Mrs. Ethel Smith and Mrs. Iva Snyder of Kokomo. Frank Bragg was reared on a farm in the Hazell Dell community and most of his life was spent in this county. Several years ago he removed to Grant county and had been residing near Herbst. The body will lie in state at the home until taken to the Methodist church in Herbst for services and friends may call at any time. William Bragg, a half-brother, died in the Hazel Dell community June 2, 1934. on November 14, 1936.⁷

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana

⁸

1910

Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 249, District 66, Center Township, Grant Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 276, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁴

Occupation

1900		Day laborer⁸
1910		Farm laborer²
1920		Public works laborer³
1930		Odd job laborer⁴

Family

Rhoda Alice Stephens b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962

Marriage*

Frank Russell Bragg married Rhoda Alice Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on September 14, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,7

Children

Minnie Ellen Bragg+^8,7,6 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
George Thomas Bragg+^8,2,9,7,6 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939
Otto Lewis/Louis Bragg^8,2 b. July 21, 1897, d. December 11, 1918
Lester Ray Bragg+^8,2,3,9,7,6 b. February 10, 1900, d. September 28, 1943
Mildred Mae Bragg+^2,3,10,7,6 b. March 2, 1905, d. February 24, 1989
Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg+^2,3,7,11,6 b. December 15, 1907, d. June 6, 1967

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mildred Mae Yohn obituary in the Feb 25, 1989 edition.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

George Thomas Bragg^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939

Father

Frank Russell Bragg^6,7,8,9,4 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936

Mother

Rhoda Alice Stephens^6,7,3,9,4 b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962

George Thomas Bragg was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana; His stone reads "Indiana Wagoner 56 Inf. 2 Div."^10,3,4 He was born on March 6, 1895 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^8,2,4 He married Viola Alice Webber on June 7, 1919 at Howard Co., Indiana.^11,1 George Thomas Bragg died on October 3, 1939 at Miami Co., Indiana, at age 44.^3,4 He GALVESTON, Ind., Oct. 4 — George Thomas Bragg, 44, World War veteran, died at his home, two and one-half miles northeast of Galveston, at midnight last night after a short illness. The deceased is survived by the widow, Viola Alice; seven children, Mrs. Violet Berry, of Peru; Thomas, Robert, Wilbur, Theodore, Delbert and Patsy Lou, all at home; the mother, Mrs. Rhoda Bragg, of Herbst, Ind; two brothers, Kenneth, of Herbst; and Lester, of Marion; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gear, of Marion; and Mrs. Mildred Yohn, of Kokomo. Mr. Bragg was a member of the Marlon American Legion post. He came here two years ago from the Swayzee community, residing on the Jerry Ault farm. The body was removed to the John Thomas funeral home for preparation for burial. Final rites will be conducted at the Herbst Methodist church at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be in the Phrailkill cemetery near Herbst. on October 4, 1939.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana

⁶

1910

Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁷

1920

Dwelling 128, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

¹²

1930

Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

¹³

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer¹²

1930

Odd job laborer¹³

Family

Viola Alice Webber b. May 3, 1899, d. February 17, 1978

Marriage*

George Thomas Bragg married Viola Alice Webber on June 7, 1919 at Howard Co., Indiana.^11,1

Children

Violet Mae Bragg+^11,13,3,4,14 b. March 20, 1920, d. August 14, 1976
Thomas Edward Bragg+^{13,3,5,15,16,14} b. March 9, 1921, d. November 18, 1990
Robert Earl Bragg^{13,3,5,16,4,14} b. April 14, 1923, d. August 27, 1981
Wilbur Burnell Bragg+^{13,3,16,4,15,14} b. August 5, 1925, d. December 23, 1992
Theodore Kay Bragg^{3,17,5,16,15,14} b. August 25, 1931, d. February 24, 1994
Delbert Eugene Bragg+^3,5,16,17,14 b. August 25, 1933, d. December 11, 2018
Patsy Louise Bragg+^3,17,5,16,14 b. May 6, 1938, d. February 10, 2014

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Viola A. Bragg obituary in the Feb 19, 1978 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
[S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Viola Alice Webber^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 3, 1899, d. February 17, 1978

Viola Alice Webber was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 313-24-3245.⁶ She was born on May 3, 1899 at Lydick, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,3,4 As of June 7, 1919,her married name was Bragg.¹ She married George Thomas Bragg, son of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on June 7, 1919 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 Viola Alice Webber died on February 17, 1978 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 78.^6,3,4 She SOUTH BEND — Viola A. Bragg, 78, 1322 E. Indiana Ave., formerly of the Kokomo area, died in Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Friday, Feb. 17, 1978. Born May 3, 1899, in Lydiek, she was married in 1918 to George Thomas Bragg, who died in 1939. Surviving are five sons, Thomas E. and Ted Bragg, both of Cairo, Mo., Robert and Dick Bragg, both of South Bend and Dell Bragg of St. Petersburg. Fla; a daughter, Patsy Crow of Swansboro, N.C; a sister, Mrs. Ray Hell of South Bend; a brother, Claude Webber of South Bend; and 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at l p.m. Tuesday in Thratlkill Cemetery, Swayzee, with the Rev. Emmett Anderson officiating. on February 19, 1978.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 128, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

George Thomas Bragg b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939

Marriage*

Viola Alice Webber married George Thomas Bragg, son of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on June 7, 1919 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

Violet Mae Bragg+^{8,10,9,3,11,12} b. March 20, 1920, d. August 14, 1976
Thomas Edward Bragg+^{8,10,9,4,13,14,12} b. March 9, 1921, d. November 18, 1990
Robert Earl Bragg^{8,10,9,4,14,3,12} b. April 14, 1923, d. August 27, 1981
Wilbur Burnell Bragg+^{8,10,9,14,3,13,12} b. August 5, 1925, d. December 23, 1992
Theodore Kay Bragg^{10,9,4,14,13,12} b. August 25, 1931, d. February 24, 1994
Delbert Eugene Bragg+^10,4,14,9,12 b. August 25, 1933, d. December 11, 2018
Patsy Louise Bragg+^10,9,4,14,12 b. May 6, 1938, d. February 10, 2014

Citations

[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Viola A. Bragg obituary in the Feb 19, 1978 edition.
[S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Violet M. Thompson obituary in the Aug 15, 1976 edition.
[S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Violet Mae Bragg^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 20, 1920, d. August 14, 1976

Father

George Thomas Bragg^10,1,6,2,9 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939

Mother

Viola Alice Webber^1,6,7,2,8,9 b. May 3, 1899, d. February 17, 1978

Violet Mae Bragg was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.^11,2,8 Her married name was Thompson.⁸ She married Bobby L. Thompson at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,8 Violet Mae Bragg was born on March 20, 1920 at Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,8,3 As of September, 1939,her married name was Berry.⁴ She married Lynn Reuben Berry in September, 1939 at Howard Co., Indiana.^6,4 Violet Mae Bragg died on August 14, 1976 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 56.^2,8 She Mrs. Violet M. Thompson, 56, of 1317 E. Indiana, died at 6 a.m. Saturday in the Golden Age Manor, Mishawaka, after a 10-month illness. Born on March 20, 1920, in Fairmont, she had lived here 10 years, coming from Missouri. In Elkhart, she married Bobby L. Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Viola A. Bragg of South Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Frazier of Conway, Kan; five grandchildren; five brothers, Wilbur of South Bend, Robert Bragg of Corey Lake, Mich., Tom and Theodore Bragg, both of Cairo, Mo. and Delbert Bragg of St. Petersburg, Fla. and a sister, Mrs. Charles Crow of North Carolina. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Ind. Rev. Emmett Anderson of Kokomo will officiate. on August 15, 1976.⁸

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁷

Family 1

Bobby L. Thompson

Marriage*

Violet Mae Bragg married Bobby L. Thompson at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,8

Family 2

Lynn Reuben Berry b. January 6, 1919, d. June 12, 1950

Marriage*

Violet Mae Bragg married Lynn Reuben Berry in September, 1939 at Howard Co., Indiana.^6,4

Child

Lynnetta June “Lynn” Berry+^8,5 b. July 31, 1940, d. January 11, 2020

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S10247] Unknown compiler, Grant County, Indiana, U.S., Marion Public Library Birth Index, 1882-1981.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Berry-Bragg marriage license announcement in the Sep 16, 1939 edition.
[S10257] Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, online www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com, From the Lynnetta June Frazier obituary.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Violet M. Thompson obituary in the Aug 15, 1976 edition.
[S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.

Thomas Edward Bragg^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. March 9, 1921, d. November 18, 1990

Father

George Thomas Bragg^1,8,3,5,6,9 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939

Mother

Viola Alice Webber^{1,8,10,3,5,6,9} b. May 3, 1899, d. February 17, 1978

His Social Security Number was 314-16-0048.¹¹ Thomas Edward Bragg was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri.² He was born on March 9, 1921 at Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.^11,4,5,6,12 He married Mary Sue Graves on March 17, 1951 at Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri.⁷ Thomas Edward Bragg died on November 18, 1990 at Missouri at age 69.^11,12

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family

Mary Sue Graves b. March 25, 1932, d. December 7, 2019

Marriage*

Thomas Edward Bragg married Mary Sue Graves on March 17, 1951 at Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri.⁷

Child

Stephen Eugene Bragg² b. September 15, 1954, d. October 29, 1980

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S10254] Memorial Park Cemetery, Randolph Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Viola A. Bragg obituary in the Feb 19, 1978 edition.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Robert Earl Bragg^1,2,3

M, b. April 14, 1923, d. August 27, 1981

Father

George Thomas Bragg^1,4,5,3,6,7 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939

Mother

Viola Alice Webber^{1,4,8,5,3,6,7} b. May 3, 1899, d. February 17, 1978

His Social Security Number was 314-16-0047.⁹ Robert Earl Bragg was born on April 14, 1923 at Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana.^9,2,3,6,10 He died on August 27, 1981 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 58.^9,6,10

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁸

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Viola A. Bragg obituary in the Feb 19, 1978 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Wilbur Burnell Bragg^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 5, 1925, d. December 23, 1992

Father

George Thomas Bragg^1,5,2,3,4,6 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939

Mother

Viola Alice Webber^{1,5,7,2,3,4,6} b. May 3, 1899, d. February 17, 1978

His Social Security Number was 317-16-8335.⁸ Wilbur Burnell Bragg was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,9 He was born on August 5, 1925 at Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.^8,2,3,4,9 He married Donna Mae Campbell in 1955 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,10 Wilbur Burnell Bragg died on December 23, 1992 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 67.^8,3,9

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

Donna Mae Campbell b. February 26, 1934, d. September 6, 2011

Marriage*

Wilbur Burnell Bragg married Donna Mae Campbell in 1955 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,10

Children

Margaret Clara Bragg+¹⁰ b. July 14, 1950, d. December 28, 2009
Eugenia Lee Bragg^11,10

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Donna Mae Campbell Bragg obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Otto Lewis/Louis Bragg^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 21, 1897, d. December 11, 1918

Father

Frank Russell Bragg^1,2 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936

Mother

Rhoda Alice Stephens^1,2,3 b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962

Otto Lewis/Louis Bragg was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana; His tombstone reads "Bat D 4th Reg. F.A.R.D."^5,6 He was born on July 21, 1897 at Indiana.^6,3 He died on December 11, 1918 at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 21.^6,3,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
[S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.

Lester Ray Bragg^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 10, 1900, d. September 28, 1943

Father

Frank Russell Bragg^6,1,2,7,8,4 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936

Mother

Rhoda Alice Stephens^{6,1,2,7,9,8,4} b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962

Lester Ray Bragg was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.^10,4 He and Elsie Mae Frank were divorced.⁴ Lester Ray Bragg was born on February 10, 1900 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^6,7,3,4,5 He married Elsie Mae Frank on April 4, 1920 at Grant Co., Indiana.¹¹ Lester Ray Bragg died on September 28, 1943 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 43.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana

⁶

1910

Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 249, District 66, Center Township, Grant Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 379, District 11, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

¹²

1940

Dwelling 573, District 27-14, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

¹³

Occupation

1920		Laborer²
1930		Foundry moulder¹²
1940		Foundry moulder¹³

Family

Elsie Mae Frank b. circa 1900

Divorce*

Lester Ray Bragg and Elsie Mae Frank were divorced.⁴

Marriage*

Lester Ray Bragg married Elsie Mae Frank on April 4, 1920 at Grant Co., Indiana.¹¹

Child

Evelyn Mae Bragg+¹² b. October 25, 1921, d. December 14, 2017

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[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.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
[S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
[S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.