Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Dorothy Louise Meader^1,2

F, b. April 13, 1928, d. December 6, 2018

Father

Charles John Meader^1,3 b. October 7, 1880, d. December 9, 1932

Mother

Eva Ann "Evie" King^1,3 b. October 23, 1898, d. December 26, 1989

Dorothy Louise Meader Dorothy M. Williams, 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Copper Hill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Dorothy was a dedicated nurse for 20 years at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Basil L. Williams. Surviving are her children, Sandi and husband, Lynn Shumake, Paul and wife, Carolyn Williams, Terry and wife, Judy Williams, Janean Williams; ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 She was born on April 13, 1928 at Washington, D.C..^2,5 As of March 29, 1947,her married name was Williams.² She married Basil Lambert Williams, son of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on March 29, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4 Dorothy Louise Meader died on December 6, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 130, District 130, Washington, D.C.

Family

Basil Lambert Williams b. August 16, 1925, d. December 23, 2007

Marriage*

Dorothy Louise Meader married Basil Lambert Williams, son of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on March 29, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4

Children

Sandra Linnea Williams^6,4,2
Paul Lambert Williams^1,6,2,4
Terry Lee Williams^1,6,2,4
Janean Lovanne Williams^6,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Dorothy M. Williams obituary.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Basil L. Williams obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.

Basil Lambert Williams^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. August 16, 1925, d. December 23, 2007

Father

Alfred Dewey Williams^2,9,10,11 b. June 25, 1898, d. February 12, 1970

Mother

Grace Salome Nichols^2,9,10,11 b. February 26, 1901, d. July 2, 1989

Basil Lambert Williams was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-34-2817.¹² He was born on August 16, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,3,4,5,6,8 He married Dorothy Louise Meader, daughter of Charles John Meader and Eva Ann "Evie" King, on March 29, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,13 Basil Lambert Williams died on December 23, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,12,4,6,7 He Basil L. Williams, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was retired from Roanoke Ready Mix, and was a U.S. Marine, First Division Veteran of World War II, serving amphibious assaults Pellilou and Okinawa. Mr. Williams was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed NASCAR, Country Music, and his many friends at Smith's Grocery in Copper Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Salome Williams, a loving big sister, Cornelia Smith, and an infant brother, Glen Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy M. Williams; his children, Sandra W. Shumake and husband, Lynn, Baltimore, Md., Paul L. Williams and wife, Susan, of North Carolina, Terry L. Williams and wife, Judy, Roanoke, Janean Williams, Copper Hill; grandchildren, Greg Shumake and wife, Candi, Holly Petrilli and husband, Joe, Heather Casey and husband, Tim, Isaac Williams and wife, Kate, Nathan Williams, Karrie Beth Neary and husband, Mike, Aaron Williams and wife, Jessica, Jonathan Shumake and wife, Kathleen, Dylan Rosales, Gabriel Williams; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Reynold Williams, Dorothy Argabright, Claudine Wimmer, Freeda Wimmer, Yvonne Smith, Wilson Williams; a dear brother-in-law, Carl Wimmer. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. Military Honors by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion #127. on December 26, 2007.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 106, District 34-12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 117, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Dorothy Louise Meader b. April 13, 1928, d. December 6, 2018

Marriage*

Basil Lambert Williams married Dorothy Louise Meader, daughter of Charles John Meader and Eva Ann "Evie" King, on March 29, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,13

Children

Sandra Linnea Williams^2,13,3
Paul Lambert Williams^1,2,3,13
Terry Lee Williams^1,2,3,13
Janean Lovanne Williams^2,13

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Basil L. Williams obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Cornelia Williams Smith in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Dorothy M. Williams obituary.

Susan Diane Shelor^1,2,3

F, b. February 20, 1948, d. February 9, 2009

Susan Diane Shelor Mrs. Susan Diane Shelor Williams, 60, of 5030 Semora Road, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Extended Care Unit at Person Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1948, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Neal Shelor Sr. and Mary Louise Slusher Shelor. A teacher for more than 18 years, she taught chemistry, physical science, algebra and mathematics in Person and Lee counties and in Virginia and Indiana. She was a 1966 graduate of Floyd County High School in Floyd, Va. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and chemistry education from Radford University in Radford, Va., and a Master of Education degree in science education from Campbell University in Buies Creek. A member of Roxboro Presbyterian Church, she served on the Session and was a member of the Women's Circle. Mrs. Williams was a lifelong gardener and a member of the Garden Study Club. She was a past member of the Roxboro Women's Club and a past board member of the Christian Help Center. She enjoyed cooking, visiting the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Paul Lambert Williams; a daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Joseph Petrilli Jr. of Kings Mountain; a son, Nathan Williams of Roxboro; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Wolfgang Arndt of Marshall; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert Shelor Jr. and Beth Shelor of Floyd, Va; three aunts, Neva Simmons of Willis, Va., Judy McDaniel of Richmond, Va., and Ruth Ann Slusher, who was like a mother to her, of Floyd, Va; mother-in-law, Dorothy Williams of Copper Hill, Va; three grandchildren, Sheila Williams of Roxboro and Mark and James Petrilli of Kings Mountain; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, VA.² She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on February 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of August 23, 1969,her married name was Williams.¹ She married Paul Lambert Williams, son of Basil Lambert Williams and Dorothy Louise Meader, on August 23, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Susan Diane Shelor died on February 9, 2009 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^2,4

Family

Paul Lambert Williams

Marriage*

She married Paul Lambert Williams, son of Basil Lambert Williams and Dorothy Louise Meader, on August 23, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Holly Williams²
Nathan Williams²

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6169] Brooks & White Funeral Home, online http://brooksandwhite.com/index.php, From the Susan Diane Shelor Williams obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Hannah Hill^1,2

F, b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867

Father

Samuel Hill¹ b. circa 1772, d. December 23, 1851

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Conner¹ b. circa 1779

Hannah Hill was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.³ She was born on January 2, 1807 at Tennessee.^1,3 As of February 27, 1827,her married name was Stephens.² She married William Stephens on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.² Hannah Hill died on August 23, 1867 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 60.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

Hannah and her family were enumerated next door to her father Samuel Hill and her brother William Hill¹

1860

Dwelling 595, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

William Stephens b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850

Marriage*

Hannah Hill married William Stephens on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.²

Children

Nancy Stephens⁵
Mary Stephens+⁵ b. May 1, 1830, d. February 20, 1878
Sarah "Sallie" Stephens+^1,5 b. circa 1832
Lewis Stephens+^1,5,6 b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904
Solomon Stephens+^1,5 b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
[S2545] Sharpsville Cemetery, Tipton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=stephens&GSfn=hannah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61774088&CRid=1961189&df=all&
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

William Stephens^1,2

M, b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850

William Stephens was born circa 1805.¹ He married Hannah Hill, daughter of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.² William Stephens died before August 19, 1850; He was not enumerated with his family in the 1850 Census.³

Census Records

1840

Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

The enumeration reads 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 30-40¹

Family

Hannah Hill b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867

Marriage*

William Stephens married Hannah Hill, daughter of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.²

Children

Nancy Stephens⁴
Mary Stephens+⁴ b. May 1, 1830, d. February 20, 1878
Sarah "Sallie" Stephens+^3,4 b. circa 1832
Lewis Stephens+^3,4,5 b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904
Solomon Stephens+^3,4,5 b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Citations

[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens^1,2

F, b. circa 1832

Father

William Stephens^1,3 b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850

Mother

Hannah Hill^1,3 b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens was born circa 1832 at Indiana.¹ As of November 7, 1852,her married name was Garner.⁴ She married Craven James Garner on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1870

Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁶

1880

Dwelling 171, District 49, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Family

Craven James Garner b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Marriage*

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens married Craven James Garner on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁴

Children

George Garner⁵ b. circa 1858, d. before June 2, 1870
Viretta Garner+^5,6 b. April, 1858
Elias Alfred Garner⁶ b. circa 1862
Elvira Garner^6,2 b. circa 1867
Viola Garner+^6,2 b. February, 1868, d. January 5, 1914
Mary J. Garner+² b. January 1, 1872, d. March 2, 1956

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Stephens^1,2,3

M, b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904

Father

William Stephens^1,3,4 b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850

Mother

Hannah Hill^1,3,4 b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867

Lewis Stephens was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana; His tombstone reads "Co. E 40 Ind. Inf."^2,4 He was born on September 3, 1835 at Indiana.⁴ He married Linva "Lindvey" Crousore on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.^5,6 Lewis Stephens married Nancy Ellen Crousore on December 28, 1865 at Howard Co., Indiana.^7,6,5 Lewis Stephens died on February 8, 1904 at Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 68.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁸

1870

Dwelling 164, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁹

1880

Dwelling 210, District 51, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1900

Dwelling 298, District 73, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1860		Farmer⁸
1870		Farmer⁹
1880		Farmer¹⁰
1900		Farmer¹¹

Family 1

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore b. January 20, 1836, d. May 3, 1864

Marriage*

Lewis Stephens married Linva "Lindvey" Crousore on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.^5,6

Children

Hannah Isabelle Stephens+^8,9 b. June 3, 1860, d. September 14, 1926
Jacob Stephens+^9,10 b. January 3, 1861, d. 1932

Family 2

Nancy Ellen Crousore b. 1850, d. 1921

Marriage*

Lewis Stephens married Nancy Ellen Crousore on December 28, 1865 at Howard Co., Indiana.^7,6,5

Children

Andrew J. "Andy" Stephens+^9,10,12,13 b. February 3, 1867, d. August 1, 1956
Mary Jane Stephens+^9,10,12 b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952
Rhoda Alice Stephens+^10,12,13,4 b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962
Daniel Thomas "Dan" Stephens^10,11,14 b. September 4, 1875, d. 1948
Minnie Ann Stephens+¹⁰ b. 1878, d. June 20, 1952
Cora Stephens+^11,12,13 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
Lewis Oren Stephens^11,12,13 b. May 23, 1884, d. November 3, 1959
Deborah Louella "Debbie" Stephens+^11,12,13 b. April 5, 1887, d. January 8, 1970
Lonnie Estel Stephens+^11,12,13 b. January 18, 1890, d. December, 1978

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
[S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
[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
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Andy J. Stephens obituary in the Aug 2, 1956 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Solomon Stephens^1,2,3,4

M, b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Father

William Stephens^1,5,3 b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850

Mother

Hannah Hill^1,5 b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867

Solomon Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^6,4,3 He was born in 1840 at Indiana.^6,4 He married Martha Ann Ragan on November 10, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana.² Solomon Stephens died on August 24, 1910 at Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his brother Lewis⁷

1870

Dwelling 168, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁸

1880

Dwelling 189, District 134, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁹

1900

Dwelling 117, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 163, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1860		Day laborer⁷
1870		Farmer⁸
1880		Farmer⁹
1900		Farmer¹⁰

Family

Martha Ann Ragan b. 1844, d. 1927

Marriage*

Solomon Stephens married Martha Ann Ragan on November 10, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana.²

Children

Phoebe Hannah Stephens+^8,9 b. November 14, 1866, d. January 1, 1955
Sarah C. Stephens⁸ b. circa 1867
Cora Dalice Stephens+^8,9 b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906
Angeline W. Stephens⁹ b. circa 1871
Amanda Ellen "Manda" Stephens+⁹ b. January 5, 1872, d. 1923
Smith Willis Stephens+⁹ b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
Nathan Albert Stephens+^9,10 b. January 30, 1879, d. March 11, 1955

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
[S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Hill¹

M, b. circa 1809

Father

Samuel Hill¹ b. circa 1772, d. December 23, 1851

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Conner¹ b. circa 1779

William Hill was born circa 1809 at Sevier Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Matilda "Tilda" Stephens on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 113, Fall Creek Township, Hamilton Co., Indiana

⁴

1880

Dwelling 406, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his son Noah⁵

Occupation

1850

Laborer¹

Family

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens b. circa 1822

Marriage*

William Hill married Matilda "Tilda" Stephens on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

Elizabeth Hill¹ b. circa 1839
James Conrad "Jim" Hill+^1,3,6 b. 1841, d. March 19, 1926
Lavina "Lannie" Hill+^1,7 b. May 18, 1842, d. April 28, 1931
Rebecca Hill+^1,3 b. circa 1846, d. before June 26, 1880
Noah Hill+^1,3,5,7 b. 1849, d. July 20, 1922
Sarah Jane Hill+³ b. October 31, 1851, d. November 8, 1900
Samuel M. Hill³ b. circa 1854
Barbara E. Hill+³ b. circa 1858
Nancy Jane Hill+^4,8,7 b. June 10, 1863, d. June 22, 1919

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jim Hill death certificate.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1822

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens was born circa 1822 at Tennessee.¹ As of January 1, 1837,her married name was Hill.^1,2 She married William Hill, son of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁴

1870

Dwelling 263, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Matilda and her children were enumerated in the household of her son-in-law Frank Resder⁵

1870

Dwelling 81, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

Family

William Hill b. circa 1809

Marriage*

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens married William Hill, son of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

Elizabeth Hill¹ b. circa 1839
James Conrad "Jim" Hill+^1,4,6 b. 1841, d. March 19, 1926
Lavina "Lannie" Hill+^1,7 b. May 18, 1842, d. April 28, 1931
Rebecca Hill+^1,4 b. circa 1846, d. before June 26, 1880
Noah Hill+^1,4,5,7 b. 1849, d. July 20, 1922
Sarah Jane Hill+⁴ b. October 31, 1851, d. November 8, 1900
Samuel M. Hill^4,3 b. circa 1854
Barbara E. Hill+^4,3 b. circa 1858
Nancy Jane Hill+^3,8,7 b. June 10, 1863, d. June 22, 1919

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census, He was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.
[S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jim Hill death certificate.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Elizabeth Hill¹

F, b. circa 1839

Father

William Hill¹ b. circa 1809

Mother

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens¹ b. circa 1822

Elizabeth Hill was born circa 1839 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

James Conrad "Jim" Hill^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. 1841, d. March 19, 1926

Father

William Hill^1,2,8 b. circa 1809

Mother

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens^1,2,8 b. circa 1822

James Conrad "Jim" Hill was buried at Kings Point Cemetery, Lockwood Township, Dade Co., Missouri.⁷ He was born in 1841 at Rush Co., Indiana.^9,7 He married Susannah "Susan" Pendergrass on June 29, 1862 at Howard Co., Indiana.³ James Conrad "Jim" Hill died on March 19, 1926 at Grant Township, Dade Co., Missouri; His gravestone has a death date of Mar 20, 1926 and says "Civil War Vet Co K 153 Ind Inf."^7,8

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 301, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1880

Dwelling 425, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

His age was enumerated incorrectly¹¹

1900

Dwelling 193, District 70, South Township, Dade Co., Missouri

⁴

1910

Farmer⁵

1910

Dwelling 31, District 76, South Township, Dade Co., Missouri

⁵

1920

Dwelling 18, District 79, Smith Township, Dade Co., Missouri

¹²

Occupation

1870		Farmer¹⁰
1880		Farmer¹¹
1900		Farmer⁴
1920		Farmer¹²

Family

Susannah "Susan" Pendergrass b. September 13, 1842, d. July 8, 1940

Marriage*

James Conrad "Jim" Hill married Susannah "Susan" Pendergrass on June 29, 1862 at Howard Co., Indiana.³

Children

John Hill^10,11,4,5,7 b. April 13, 1863, d. April 2, 1914
Martha Ellen Hill+^10,11 b. July 25, 1865, d. November 20, 1951
Samuel Marion Hill+^10,11,7,13 b. February 25, 1867, d. June 7, 1949
Albert J. Hill¹⁰ b. circa 1869
Eldora "Dora" Hill+¹¹ b. May 14, 1874, d. May 25, 1940
Barbara A. Hill+^11,6 b. February 10, 1876, d. June 9, 1899
Luvina "Viney" Hill+^11,14 b. February 15, 1879, d. April 24, 1967
Louisa Eliza Hill+^11,4,15 b. April 17, 1880, d. March 3, 1961
Jesse Albert "Jess" Hill+^4,5,7,12 b. February, 1882, d. July 22, 1953

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Sanders-Hill marriage license.
[S1883] Kings Point Cemetery, Dade Co., MO, online http://www.dade.mogenweb.org/cemeteries/kings_pt_cem.htm
[S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jim Hill death certificate.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Samuel Marion Hill death certificate.
[S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Gelmore-Hill marriage license.
[S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Lavina "Lannie" Hill^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 18, 1842, d. April 28, 1931

Father

William Hill^1,4 b. circa 1809

Mother

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens^1,4 b. circa 1822

Lavina "Lannie" Hill was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,4 She was born on May 18, 1842 at Rush Co., Indiana.⁴ As of May 6, 1860,her married name was Reeder.³ She married Francis M. "Frank" Reeder on May 6, 1860 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,6 Lavina "Lannie" Hill died on April 28, 1931 at Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 88.^4,6 She Funeral services for Mrs. Lavina Reeder, widow of Frank Reeder, five miles southeast of the city, who died yesterday, will be conducted at the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Fred Johnson, pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness church, and burial will he made in the city cemetery. on April 29, 1931.⁶

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 263, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 397, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁷

1900

Dwelling 64, District 125, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁸

1910

Dwelling 295, District 118, Ward 1, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

⁹

1920

Dwelling 142, District 130, Ward 1, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Occupation

1900

Farmer⁸

Family

Francis M. "Frank" Reeder b. circa 1842, d. May 24, 1888

Marriage*

Lavina "Lannie" Hill married Francis M. "Frank" Reeder on May 6, 1860 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,6

Children

Rebecca Reeder+^2,4,11 b. May 4, 1862, d. July 11, 1940
James M. Reeder^{2,7,8,9,10,12,4,13} b. June 15, 1865, d. June 26, 1930
Jacob Reeder² b. circa 1866
Nancy Reeder² b. circa December, 1869
John Henry Reeder^7,14 b. circa 1871, d. October 24, 1893
Francis Reeder⁷ b. circa 1874
Mary E. Reeder^12,4,3,15 b. September 18, 1882, d. December 16, 1949

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8990] Elwood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Lavina Reeder obituary in the Apr 29, 1931 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Rebecca Hughes obituary in the Jul 12, 1940 edition.
[S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the James M. Reeder obituary in the Jun 26, 1930 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1177] Marietta F. Henry, Tipton County, Indiana Death Records Index, 1882-96.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Rebecca Hill^1,2

F, b. circa 1846, d. before June 26, 1880

Father

William Hill^1,2 b. circa 1809

Mother

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens^1,2 b. circa 1822

Rebecca Hill was born circa 1846 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of November 26, 1863,her married name was Love.³ She married Ithamer "Thamer" Love on November 26, 1863 at Howard Co., Indiana.³ Rebecca Hill died before June 26, 1880; Rebecca was not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 80, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

Ithamer "Thamer" Love b. July 15, 1819, d. February 28, 1902

Marriage*

Rebecca Hill married Ithamer "Thamer" Love on November 26, 1863 at Howard Co., Indiana.³

Children

William Love+^5,6,7 b. April 15, 1868, d. June 22, 1945
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Love+^5,8,7 b. March 6, 1870, d. June 18, 1924
Matilda Mary Love+⁴ b. May 17, 1873, d. June 28, 1956

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1178] The McGraw Wolfe Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3102261&id=I0502
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Noah Hill^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. 1849, d. July 20, 1922

Father

William Hill^1,2,4,8 b. circa 1809

Mother

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens^1,2,9,8 b. circa 1822

Noah Hill was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^7,8 He was born in 1849 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,10,7 He married Theresia Ellen Colvin on December 8, 1872 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^5,7 Noah Hill died on July 20, 1922 at Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^6,8 He Noah Hill, aged 72, and for many years a resident of the Rock Prairie community, died at his home yesterday, his death following a protracted illness, his death being a result of an attack of pneumonia several months ago, heart complications following the attack. The burial will take place Sunday, the services being at the late home at 2 o'clock. The wife of Mr. Hill died about twenty years ago, and he is survived by two sons and two daughters, they being Elmer Hill, of Elwood, Hilda McGuire, Kokomo, David Hill, Elwood and Laura Lockridge of this county. Mr. Hill was a man who stood well in the community in which he had resided for so many years, being admired for his many fine traits of character. He was industrious, and was active in the Baptist church, of which he was a member. on July 21, 1922.⁶

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 263, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 406, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁴

1900

Dwelling 144, District 125, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹¹

1910

Dwelling 125, District 189, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹²

1920

Dwelling 4, District 201, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

¹³

Occupation

1870		Ditcher³
1880		Farmer⁴
1900		Farm laborer¹¹
1910		Farmer¹²
1920		Farmer¹³

Family

Theresia Ellen Colvin b. circa 1851, d. 1902

Marriage*

Noah Hill married Theresia Ellen Colvin on December 8, 1872 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^5,7

Children

Mary May Hill+^4,14 b. circa 1874
Sarah A. Hill⁴ b. circa 1876
Maggie E. Hill⁴ b. circa 1878
Elmer Harrison Hill+^11,12,6,14,8 b. January 13, 1881, d. November 12, 1934
Ransom R, Hill^11,8 b. July 26, 1883, d. July 12, 1900
Cassie Lovina Hill+^11,8,15 b. March 1, 1885, d. November 11, 1953
David Aaron Hill+^{11,12,13,6,14,8} b. January 13, 1889, d. October 10, 1968

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Noah Hill obituary in the Jul 21, 1922 edition.
[S4756] Chandler Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census, He was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Elmer Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1934 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore^1,2,3

F, b. January 20, 1836, d. May 3, 1864

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on January 20, 1836 at Indiana.^5,4 As of January 13, 1858,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Lewis Stephens, son of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,2 Linva "Lindvey" Crousore died on May 3, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 28.^3,4

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

Lewis Stephens b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904

Marriage*

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore married Lewis Stephens, son of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,2

Children

Hannah Isabelle Stephens+⁵ b. June 3, 1860, d. September 14, 1926
Jacob Stephens+⁶ b. January 3, 1861, d. 1932

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[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.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Hannah Isabelle Stephens^1,2

F, b. June 3, 1860, d. September 14, 1926

Father

Lewis Stephens^1,3 b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904

Mother

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore¹ b. January 20, 1836, d. May 3, 1864

Hannah Isabelle Stephens was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,5 She was born on June 3, 1860 at Howard Co., Indiana.^6,5 As of May 13, 1879,her married name was Chesser.⁷ She married Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser on May 13, 1879 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^7,6,5 As of March 20, 1891,her married name was Philpott.⁷ Hannah Isabelle Stephens married Marcus L. Philpott on March 20, 1891 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷ Hannah Isabelle Stephens died on September 14, 1926 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 66.^6,5 She Mrs. Hannah Belle Chesser, aged 66, a, native of Howard county, having been born here in 1860, and being reared in this county to young womanhood, died Wednesday at her late home in Elwood of a cancerous affection. In 1879 Mrs. Chesser married Frank Chesser who died several years ago. Five children were born to them, of whom four survives William E. Chesser, of North Vernon; Louis Elmer and Elwood Chesser and Mrs. Emma Reeder of Elwood. A brother, Jacob Stevens, resides at Greentown and four half brothers, Andrew Stevens, of Phlox; Estel Stevens, of Marion; Dan Stevens, of Greentown; and Oren Stevens, of Center, and five half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Land and Mrs. Rhoda Bragg, of Phlox; Mrs. Cora Chism, near Huntington; Mrs. Mamie Taylor of Kokomo and Mrs. Debbie Smith, of Jerome. on September 17, 1926.⁶

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 164, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 52, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁸

1900

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

⁹

1920

Dwelling 163, District 35, Ward 2, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family 1

Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser b. circa 1854

Marriage*

Hannah Isabelle Stephens married Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser on May 13, 1879 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^7,6,5

Children

William Edward "Ed" Chesser+^6,11,12,8 b. April 28, 1880, d. May 10, 1943
Louis Elmer Chesser^{9,13,10,6,11,5} b. December 22, 1881, d. August 16, 1933
Lora Elwood "Lony" Chesser^{9,13,10,6,5,14,11} b. May 14, 1884, d. December 20, 1936

Family 2

Marcus L. Philpott b. September, 1862

Marriage*

Hannah Isabelle Stephens married Marcus L. Philpott on March 20, 1891 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷

Child

Emma Lenva Philpott+^9,6,5,11,12 b. September 10, 1895, d. August 6, 1958

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her son's WWI Draft Registration cards.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1560] Madison County, IN Area Cemetery Database, online http://www.and.lib.in.us/indianaroom/cemetery/database/
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Hannah Belle Chesser obituary in the Sep 17, 1926 edition.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S6055] Unknown compiler, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.

Craven James Garner^1,2

M, b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Craven James Garner was born circa 1832 at Indiana.³ He married Sarah "Sallie" Stephens, daughter of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹ Craven James Garner died in 1872 at Indiana.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁴

Occupation

1870

Farmer⁴

Family

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens b. circa 1832

Marriage*

Craven James Garner married Sarah "Sallie" Stephens, daughter of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹

Children

George Garner³ b. circa 1858, d. before June 2, 1870
Viretta Garner+^3,4 b. April, 1858
Elias Alfred Garner⁴ b. circa 1862
Elvira Garner⁴ b. circa 1867
Viola Garner+⁴ b. February, 1868, d. January 5, 1914
Mary J. Garner+⁵ b. January 1, 1872, d. March 2, 1956

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

George Garner¹

M, b. circa 1858, d. before June 2, 1870

Father

Craven James Garner¹ b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Mother

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens¹ b. circa 1832

George Garner was born circa 1858 at Indiana or North Carolina.¹ He died before June 2, 1870; Not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Viretta Garner¹

F, b. April, 1858

Father

Craven James Garner^2,3 b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Mother

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens^2,3 b. circa 1832

Viretta Garner was born in April, 1858 at Indiana.^2,4 As of June 20, 1874,her married name was Weaver.¹ She married Elisha A. Weaver on June 20, 1874 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 309, District 51, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1900

Dwelling 204, District 66, Howard Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁴

Occupation

1900

Farmer⁴

Family

Elisha A. Weaver b. circa 1850, d. May 22, 1900

Marriage*

Viretta Garner married Elisha A. Weaver on June 20, 1874 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Nancy Weaver⁵ b. circa 1875, d. before 1894
Rev. John Lewis Weaver+^5,6,7,8 b. February 1, 1878, d. September 30, 1952
Charles Walter "Charley" Weaver+^4,6 b. June 22, 1883, d. December 9, 1955
Daniel Boone Weaver^4,6,9 b. March 16, 1885, d. August 6, 1948

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Daniel B. Weaver obituary in the Aug 6, 1948 edition.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Elias Alfred Garner^1,2

M, b. circa 1862

Father

Craven James Garner¹ b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Mother

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens¹ b. circa 1832

Elias Alfred Garner was born circa 1862 at Indiana.¹ He married Emma Metcalf on April 21, 1894 at Howard Co., Indiana.³ Elias Alfred Garner married Della E. Clannin on September 22, 1901 at Howard Co., Indiana.³ Elias Alfred Garner and Della E. Clannin were divorced before January 7, 1920; Della was enumerated as divorced in the 1920 census.⁴

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 171, District 49, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 227, District 51, Center Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

1910

Dwelling 107, District 74, Pleasant Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁶

Occupation

1880		Laborer²
1900		Tarer⁵
1910		Tile factory laborer⁶

Family 1

Emma Metcalf d. before June 23, 1900

Marriage*

Elias Alfred Garner married Emma Metcalf on April 21, 1894 at Howard Co., Indiana.³

Family 2

Della E. Clannin b. circa 1873

Marriage*

Elias Alfred Garner married Della E. Clannin on September 22, 1901 at Howard Co., Indiana.³

Divorce*

Elias Alfred Garner and Della E. Clannin were divorced before January 7, 1920; Della was enumerated as divorced in the 1920 census.⁴

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Elvira Garner¹

F, b. circa 1867

Father

Craven James Garner² b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Mother

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens^2,1 b. circa 1832

Elvira Garner was born circa 1867 at Indiana.²

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 171, District 49, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Viola Garner¹

F, b. February, 1868, d. January 5, 1914

Father

Craven James Garner² b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Mother

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens^2,1 b. circa 1832

Viola Garner was buried at Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana.³ She was born in February, 1868 at Indiana.⁴ As of circa 1891,her married name was James.^5,4 She married Alvin James circa 1891.^5,4 Viola Garner died on January 5, 1914 at Sugar Creek Township, Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 45.^3,6

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 171, District 49, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 264, District 77, Adams, Hamilton Co., Indiana

⁴

1910

Dwelling 106, District 56, Johnson, Clinton Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

Alvin James b. March 15, 1867, d. August 9, 1949

Marriage*

Viola Garner married Alvin James circa 1891.^5,4

Children

Maggie R. James+^4,7,8 b. December 20, 1892, d. September 13, 1968
Alta L. James^4,7 b. January, 1895
Clara Ellen James+^5,4,7,8 b. October 7, 1897, d. August 7, 1975

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S4823] Crown View Cemetery, Hamilton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Clara E. Goodnight obituary in the Aug 8, 1975 edition.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Maggie Adkinson obituary in an unknown edition.

Mary J. Garner¹

F, b. January 1, 1872, d. March 2, 1956

Father

Craven James Garner¹ b. circa 1832, d. 1872

Mother

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens¹ b. circa 1832

Mary J. Garner was buried at Grove Lawn Cemetery, East side of Pendleton Ave., S of Co. Rd. 600S, Pendleton, Madison Co., Indiana.² She was born on January 1, 1872 at Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.² As of September 9, 1890,her married name was Jarrett.³ She married Lewis Henry Jarrett on September 9, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,2 Mary J. Garner died on March 2, 1956 at Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 84.² She Mrs. Mary J. Jarrett, 84, 837 Hazlett St., died Friday at 11 p.m. at the Hamilton Nursing Home in Noblesville after an illness of two years. She was born Jan 1, 1872, at Sharpsville, and was the widow of Louis H. Jarrett, who died in 1955. Mr. Jarrett had lived in Anderson for 50 years, moving here from Sharpsville, and was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Survivors are two sons, Jerome Jarrett, Middletown, Ohio; Robert Jarrett, Middletown, Ind; three daughters, Mrs. John Simmonds, Anderson; Mrs. Don Cooper, Anderson, and Mrs. Earl Huntzinger, Maples, Fla; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Waltz and Hiday Funeral Home where friend will be rececived after 2 p.m. today, and where service will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Oscar Ahlbrant. Burial will be in the Grove Lawn Cemetery. on March 4, 1956.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 171, District 49, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 255, District 86, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana

⁴

1910

Dwelling 150, District 105, Jackson Township, Madison Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 13, District 107, Wars 3, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 41, District 20, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 239, District 48-25, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana

⁸

Family

Lewis Henry Jarrett b. September 9, 1869, d. July 14, 1955

Marriage*

Mary J. Garner married Lewis Henry Jarrett on September 9, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,2

Children

Jerome B. Jarrett+^4,5,2,9 b. August 1, 1893, d. January 14, 1992
Eva Jewell Jarrett+^4,5,10 b. May 30, 1897, d. October 31, 1993
Alta Pearl Jarrett+^5,11 b. February 13, 1903, d. October 26, 1986
Bessie Lee Jarrett+^5,6,11,10 b. May 12, 1905, d. March 9, 1996
William Franois Jarrett¹² b. April 21, 1908
George Robert Jarrett+^5,6,2 b. November 21, 1908, d. November 11, 1985

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Mary J. Jarrett obituary in the Mar 4, 1956 edition.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[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.
[S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Elisha A. Weaver^1,2

M, b. circa 1850, d. May 22, 1900

Elisha A. Weaver was born circa 1850 at Indiana.³ He married Viretta Garner, daughter of Craven James Garner and Sarah "Sallie" Stephens, on June 20, 1874 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ Elisha A. Weaver died on May 22, 1900 at Howard Co., Indiana.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 309, District 51, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

Occupation

1880

Day laborer³

Family

Viretta Garner b. April, 1858

Marriage*

Elisha A. Weaver married Viretta Garner, daughter of Craven James Garner and Sarah "Sallie" Stephens, on June 20, 1874 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Nancy Weaver³ b. circa 1875, d. before 1894
Rev. John Lewis Weaver+^3,4,5,6 b. February 1, 1878, d. September 30, 1952
Charles Walter "Charley" Weaver+^7,4 b. June 22, 1883, d. December 9, 1955
Daniel Boone Weaver^7,4,8 b. March 16, 1885, d. August 6, 1948

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Daniel B. Weaver obituary in the Aug 6, 1948 edition.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.