Benjamin Harrison "Bennie" Lamb1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 18, 1899, d. March 21, 1985
FatherBenjamin Franklin "Frank" Lamb1,2,8,9,4,5 b. December 6, 1864, d. October 17, 1946
MotherMary Jane Stephens1,2,8,9,4,5 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

1900Dwelling 160, District 71, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 132, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 256, District 80-5, Cicero, Tipton Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1940Farmer11

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

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

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S10624] Westlawn Cemetery, Miami Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [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.
  8. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Delbert Hollis Lamb obituary in the Jul 3, 1947 edition.
  9. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Pennock-Lamb marriage announcement in the Nov 17, 1941 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S10627] Smith & Sons Funeral Homes, online www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com, From the Helen M. Eby obituary.

Elmer B. "Elgie" Gillam1,2,3,4,5

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

1930Dwelling 467, District 18, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 334, District 34-37, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Steel mill reeler7
1940Wire 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. Gillam8,4,7,5
  • Norma Jean Gillam8,4,7,5

Citations

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

Frank Russell Bragg1,2,3,4,5

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

1900Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana8
1910Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 249, District 66, Center Township, Grant Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 276, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana4

Occupation

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

Citations

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

George Thomas Bragg1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939
FatherFrank Russell Bragg6,7,8,9,4 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936
MotherRhoda Alice Stephens6,7,3,9,4 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

1900Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 128, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana12
1930Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1920Farm laborer12
1930Odd 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

Citations

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

Viola Alice Webber1,2,3,4

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

1920Dwelling 128, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana9

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

Citations

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

Violet Mae Bragg1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 20, 1920, d. August 14, 1976
FatherGeorge Thomas Bragg10,1,6,2,9 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939
MotherViola Alice Webber1,6,7,2,8,9 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

1930Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana7

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

Citations

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

Thomas Edward Bragg1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 9, 1921, d. November 18, 1990
FatherGeorge Thomas Bragg1,8,3,5,6,9 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939
MotherViola Alice Webber1,8,10,3,5,6,9 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

1930Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana10

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

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S10254] Memorial Park Cemetery, Randolph Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Viola A. Bragg obituary in the Feb 19, 1978 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  8. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  9. [S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Robert Earl Bragg1,2,3

M, b. April 14, 1923, d. August 27, 1981
FatherGeorge Thomas Bragg1,4,5,3,6,7 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939
MotherViola Alice Webber1,4,8,5,3,6,7 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

1930Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  5. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Viola A. Bragg obituary in the Feb 19, 1978 edition.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S10262] Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.brettfuneralhome.net, From the Delbert Eugene Bragg obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Wilbur Burnell Bragg1,2,3,4

M, b. August 5, 1925, d. December 23, 1992
FatherGeorge Thomas Bragg1,5,2,3,4,6 b. March 6, 1895, d. October 3, 1939
MotherViola Alice Webber1,5,7,2,3,4,6 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

1930Dwelling 278, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 48, District 27-42A, Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana7

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

Citations

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

Otto Lewis/Louis Bragg1,2,3,4

M, b. July 21, 1897, d. December 11, 1918
FatherFrank Russell Bragg1,2 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936
MotherRhoda Alice Stephens1,2,3 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

1900Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana2

Citations

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

Lester Ray Bragg1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 10, 1900, d. September 28, 1943
FatherFrank Russell Bragg6,1,2,7,8,4 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936
MotherRhoda Alice Stephens6,1,2,7,9,8,4 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

1900Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 249, District 66, Center Township, Grant Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 379, District 11, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana12
1940Dwelling 573, District 27-14, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1920Laborer2
1930Foundry moulder12
1940Foundry 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

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  8. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
  9. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  10. [S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
  11. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mildred Mae Bragg1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 2, 1905, d. February 24, 1989
FatherFrank Russell Bragg1,2,4,7,6 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936
MotherRhoda Alice Stephens1,2,8,4,7,6 b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962
     Mildred Mae Bragg was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Interlachen, Putnam Co., Florida.4,6 Her Social Security Number was 308-09-1960.9 She was born on March 2, 1905 at Howard Co., Indiana.9,4,6 As of April 9, 1922,her married name was Yohn.3 She married Orville Forest Yohn Sr. on April 9, 1922 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.3,4,5,6 Mildred Mae Bragg died on February 24, 1989 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 83.4,6 She GREENTOWN, Ind. - Mildred Mae Yohn, 83, Century Villa Health Care, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 1989, in Saint Joseph Hospital & Health Center at Kokomo. She was born March 2, 1905, in Howard County, a daughter of Frank and Rhoda (Stephens) Bragg. April 9, 1922, she married Orville Yohn, who died Feb. 18, 1982. Yohn had been employed by Haynes Stellite Corp. until 1954 and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Orville "Bud" Yohn of Greentown; three daughters, Eleanor Donham of Warsaw, Rhoda Lee Mast and Ronda Moyers, both of Kokomo; 19 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. A son, a daughter, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Ellers Mortuary, Kokomo. The Rev. Paul Wolford will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday in Pineview Cemetery at Interlachen, Fla. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church. on February 25, 1989.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 249, District 66, Center Township, Grant Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 338, District 5, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 157, District 34-16, Center Township, Howard Co., Indiana11

Family

Orville Forest Yohn Sr. b. February 12, 1902, d. February 18, 1982
Marriage*Mildred Mae Bragg married Orville Forest Yohn Sr. on April 9, 1922 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.3,4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mildred Mae Yohn obituary in the Feb 25, 1989 edition.
  5. [S5395] Winchester News-Gazette, From the Eleanor Mae Donham obituary in the Nov 23, 2010 edition.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
  8. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Orville F. Yohn, Jr. obituary in the Oct 10, 2004 edition.
  13. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Tommie Lee Yohn obituary in the Feb 6, 1980 edition.
  14. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 15, 1907, d. June 6, 1967
FatherFrank Russell Bragg1,2,7,4,5 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936
MotherRhoda Alice Stephens1,2,8,7,9,4,5 b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962
     Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.5,6 He and Ardis Maxine Elliott were divorced.5,10 Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg was born on December 15, 1907 at Sycamore, Howard Co., Indiana.3 He married Ardis Maxine Elliott on June 29, 1929 at Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa.4,5,10 Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg died on June 6, 1967 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 59.11,5 He Kenneth H. Bragg, 59, Meridian Hotel, Anderson, died in the Community Hospital there at 10 p.m., Tuesday. He had been a patient in the hospital for five days. Surviving are three sons, Jack of Marion and Robert and Richard, both of Marion, R. R. 3; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Hutchins, Kokomo, and Mrs. Galen (Bonnie) Davis, Greentown; 12 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Orville Yohn, Kokomo. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Diggs Funeral Home at Marion with the Rev. Cecil Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Thrailkill Cemetery. (He is actually buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion) on June 7, 1967.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 99, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 249, District 66, Center Township, Grant Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 277, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana12
1940Dwelling 116, District 27-27, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer12
1940Salesman9

Family

Ardis Maxine Elliott b. January 13, 1910, d. January 20, 1946
Divorce*Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg and Ardis Maxine Elliott were divorced.5,10 
Marriage* Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg married Ardis Maxine Elliott on June 29, 1929 at Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa.4,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  7. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
  8. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Maxine Bragg obituary in the Jan 22, 1946 edition.
  11. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Kenneth H. Bragg obituary in the Jun 7, 1967 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Robert R. Bragg obituary.
  14. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Donna M. Hutchins obituary in the Aug 30, 1985 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  17. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Bonnie J. Davis obituary.

Norton Commadore Turner1,2,3,4

M, b. June 28, 1872, d. September 17, 1924
     Norton Commadore Turner was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.4 He was born on June 28, 1872 at Grant Co., Indiana.4 He married Minnie Ann Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on November 2, 1902 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,4 Norton Commadore Turner died on September 17, 1924 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 52.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 106, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 67, District 95, Ward 4, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1910Farm laborer2
1920Zinc factory worker5

Family

Minnie Ann Stephens b. 1878, d. June 20, 1952
Marriage*Norton Commadore Turner married Minnie Ann Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on November 2, 1902 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4414] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011.
  4. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Thelma E. Turner1,2,3

F, b. May 7, 1903, d. July 25, 1994
FatherNorton Commadore Turner1,2,4 b. June 28, 1872, d. September 17, 1924
MotherMinnie Ann Stephens1,2,4 b. 1878, d. June 20, 1952
     Thelma E. Turner was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.5 Her married name was Mains.5 She married Robert Boyle Mains.5 Thelma E. Turner was born on May 7, 1903 at Indiana.2,5 As of September 30, 1921,her married name was Payne.3 She married Wilson B. Payne on September 30, 1921 at Grant Co., Indiana.3 Thelma E. Turner died on July 25, 1994 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 91.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 106, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 67, District 95, Ward 4, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana4

Family 1

Robert Boyle Mains b. June 9, 1902, d. November 30, 1947
Marriage*Thelma E. Turner married Robert Boyle Mains.5 

Family 2

Wilson B. Payne d. December, 1969
Marriage*Thelma E. Turner married Wilson B. Payne on September 30, 1921 at Grant Co., Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

James Norton Turner1,2,3

M, b. April 7, 1905, d. March 26, 1970
FatherNorton Commadore Turner1,2,4,5 b. June 28, 1872, d. September 17, 1924
MotherMinnie Ann Stephens1,2,4,5,6 b. 1878, d. June 20, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 309-05-4640.7 James Norton Turner was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, 707 North Main Street, Hicksville, Defiance Co., Ohio.3 He was born on April 7, 1905 at Howard Co., Indiana.5,7 He married Drexel V. Kirk circa 1925.8,9 James Norton Turner died on March 26, 1970 at age 64.7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 106, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 67, District 95, Ward 4, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 182, District 27-14, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1940Sign hanger6

Family

Drexel V. Kirk b. August 5, 1905, d. March 23, 1938
Marriage*James Norton Turner married Drexel V. Kirk circa 1925.8,9 
Children
  • Willadean Turner6
  • Beverly A. Turner6

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5351] Forest Home Cemetery, Defiance Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4416] Converse Cemetery, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lewis Oscar Turner1,2,3,4

M, b. December 31, 1906, d. December 2, 1965
FatherNorton Commadore Turner5,1,6 b. June 28, 1872, d. September 17, 1924
MotherMinnie Ann Stephens5,1,6 b. 1878, d. June 20, 1952
     Lewis Oscar Turner was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.2 His Social Security Number was 366-07-8468.7 He was born on December 31, 1906 at Howard Co., Indiana; The SSDI and his draft card have a birth year of 1907.1,2,7,4,8 He married Swetanka J. "Sue" Toteff on September 27, 1930 at Grant Co., Indiana.3 Lewis Oscar Turner died on December 2, 1965 at age 58.2,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 106, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 67, District 95, Ward 4, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 303, District 13-22, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan9

Occupation

1940Kelloggs food mill worker9

Family

Swetanka J. "Sue" Toteff b. February 27, 1909, d. March 30, 1998
Marriage*Lewis Oscar Turner married Swetanka J. "Sue" Toteff on September 27, 1930 at Grant Co., Indiana.3 
Child
  • Patricia Ann Turner9,10

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1453] Battle Creek Enquirer, From the Wilkinson-Turner marriage announcement in the Dec 30, 1954 edition.

Nila Monell Turner1,2,3,4

F, b. December 31, 1908, d. March 12, 1994
FatherNorton Commadore Turner1,2,3,5 b. June 28, 1872, d. September 17, 1924
MotherMinnie Ann Stephens1,2,3,5 b. 1878, d. June 20, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 309-05-9327.6 Nila Monell Turner was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.7 She was born on December 31, 1908 at Howard Co., Indiana.5,6,4,7 As of March 5, 1943,her married name was Gordon.8 She married William Gordon on March 5, 1943 at Grant Co., Indiana.8 Nila Monell Turner died on March 12, 1994 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 85.1,6,4,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 106, District 137, Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 67, District 95, Ward 4, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 14A, District 9, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1930Hotel bookkeeper9

Family

William Gordon
Marriage*Nila Monell Turner married William Gordon on March 5, 1943 at Grant Co., Indiana.8 

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3813] Indiana, Circuit Court Marion County, Marion County, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1925-2012.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ira N. Chism1,2,3,4

M, b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
     Ira N. Chism was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.4 He was born on October 24, 1871 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,5 He married Cora Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on October 10, 1900 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,2 Ira N. Chism died on October 6, 1931 at Wells Co., Indiana, at age 59.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 392, District 145, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 84, District 10, Jackson, Wells Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer3

Family

Cora Stephens b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
Marriage*Ira N. Chism married Cora Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on October 10, 1900 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
  5. [S4660] Davis Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8465314/person/1997743219
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Woodrow C. Chism obituary.

Paul Chism1,2,3

M, b. September 4, 1901, d. November 28, 1917
FatherIra N. Chism1,2,4 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens1,2,4 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     Paul Chism was born on September 4, 1901 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,4 He died on November 28, 1917 at Henry Co., Indiana, at age 16.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 392, District 145, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana2

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
  4. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Ferel "Pell" Chism1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 18, 1903, d. September, 1979
FatherIra N. Chism6,1,7,5 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens6,1,7,5 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 315-01-9761.8 Ferel "Pell" Chism was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.3 He was born on December 18, 1903 at Howard Co., Indiana.9,10,7,8 He married Hazel Helena Barker on September 19, 1927.10,4 Ferel "Pell" Chism died in September, 1979 at Grant Co., Indiana, at age 75.9,10,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 392, District 145, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 162, District 36, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 18, District 27-41, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1930Livestock truck driver2
1940Filling station attendant11

Family

Hazel Helena Barker b. January 24, 1909, d. January 12, 1999
Marriage*Ferel "Pell" Chism married Hazel Helena Barker on September 19, 1927.10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Wayne K. Chism obituary.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Woodrow C. Chism obituary.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  10. [S1173] Carmichael and Allied Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sktaylor47&id=I00169
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ivan O. Chism1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 23, 1906, d. October 21, 1958
FatherIra N. Chism1,2,3,7 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens1,2,3,7 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     Ivan O. Chism was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.5 He married Opal Lucille Usher.5 Ivan O. Chism was born on May 23, 1906 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,7,5 He died on October 21, 1958 at Indiana at age 52.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 392, District 145, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 454, District 9, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Wire company inspector8

Family

Opal Lucille Usher b. February 25, 1911, d. August 16, 1985
Marriage*Ivan O. Chism married Opal Lucille Usher.5 

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1104] 1938-1946 Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  5. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S4414] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011.
  7. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Eva Opal Chism1,2

F, b. August 19, 1909, d. October 29, 1984
FatherIra N. Chism3,4,2,5 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens3,4,2,5 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     Eva Opal Chism was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.6 Her Social Security Number was 304-18-0062.7 Her married name was Mooday.1 She married Unknown Mooday.1,7,6 Eva Opal Chism was born on August 19, 1909 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,2,7,6 She died on October 29, 1984 at age 75.1,7,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 392, District 145, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana4

Family

Unknown Mooday
Marriage*Eva Opal Chism married Unknown Mooday.1,7,6 

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Woodrow C. Chism obituary.
  6. [S4417] Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Geneva Blanche Chism1,2,3

F, b. January 25, 1912, d. October 7, 1978
FatherIra N. Chism1,4,5,2 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens1,4,5,2 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     Geneva Blanche Chism was buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.3 Her Social Security Number was 304-07-0275.6 Her married name was Stricklett.1 She married Homer Nelson Stricklett.1,6 Geneva Blanche Chism was born on January 25, 1912 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,2,6,3 She died on October 7, 1978 at age 66.1,6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 84, District 10, Jackson, Wells Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 130, District 34-16, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Radio assembler7

Family

Homer Nelson Stricklett b. July 22, 1900, d. February, 1970
Marriage*Geneva Blanche Chism married Homer Nelson Stricklett.1,6 
Child
  • Delores Stricklett7

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S4428] Sunset Memory Garden, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Homer Nelson Stricklett1,2

M, b. July 22, 1900, d. February, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 308-09-6172.3 Homer Nelson Stricklett was buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.2 He married Geneva Blanche Chism, daughter of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.4,3 Homer Nelson Stricklett was born on July 22, 1900 at Kentucky.1,2,3 He died in February, 1970 at age 69.3

Occupation

1940Wire mill worker1

Family

Geneva Blanche Chism b. January 25, 1912, d. October 7, 1978
Marriage*Homer Nelson Stricklett married Geneva Blanche Chism, daughter of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.4,3 
Child
  • Delores Stricklett1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4428] Sunset Memory Garden, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169

Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 19, 1914, d. October 15, 1978
FatherIra N. Chism8,1,2,3,6 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens8,1,2,3,6 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.4,6 His Social Security Number was 304-07-0276.9 He Services for Woodrow C. "Buck" Chism, 64, 829 Buckeye St., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Ellers Mortuary with the Rev. Albert Nether officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was dead on arrival at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 1978 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 19, 1914 in Greentown, he was the son of Ira and Cora Stephens Chism. He was married Dec. 23, 1972 to Bobbie McVay, who survives. He was retired in 1975. He was employed by Kokomo Sanitary Pottery Corp., for 27 years and by Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corp. for 3 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Operative Potters, serving as president for eight years. Also surviving are three sons, Philip, Jerry and Ira Chism, all of Kokomo; three daughters, Phyllis Wheeler of Bulls Gap, Tenn., and Mary Nicholson and Linda Cron, both of Kokomo; a brother, Pell Chism of Swayze; a sister, Eva Moody of Kokomo; 10 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren.6 He married Grace Maxine Annas Croddy.10 Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism was born on September 19, 1914 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana; His draft card has a birth year of 1915.3,9,5,6 He and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy were divorced before December, 1962.7 Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism married Bobbie J. McVay on December 23, 1972 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.6,7 Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism died on October 15, 1978 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 64.9,4,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 84, District 10, Jackson, Wells Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 259, District 34-36, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1940Government project laborer11

Family 1

Grace Maxine Annas Croddy b. March 14, 1918, d. September 7, 1985
Marriage*Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism married Grace Maxine Annas Croddy.10 
Divorce* Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy were divorced before December, 1962.7 
Children

Family 2

Bobbie J. McVay
Marriage*Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism married Bobbie J. McVay on December 23, 1972 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S4417] Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Woodrow C. Chism obituary.
  7. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  8. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3520] Unknown compiler, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1985.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Linda Lou Cron obituary in the Feb 14, 2004 edition.
  15. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  16. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Ira Chism obituary in the Jan 16, 2017 edition.

Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism1,2,3,4

F, b. December 25, 1916, d. April 30, 1942
FatherIra N. Chism1,2,3,5 b. October 24, 1871, d. October 6, 1931
MotherCora Stephens1,2,3,5 b. August 6, 1881, d. December 18, 1962
     Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.6 She was born on December 25, 1916 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,5 As of April 11, 1932,her married name was Schoeff.7 She married Floyd Schoeff on April 11, 1932 at Wells Co., Indiana.7,8 Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism died on April 30, 1942 at Portland, Jay Co., Indiana, at age 25.4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 447, District 152, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 84, District 10, Jackson, Wells Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 98, District 38-11A, Penn, Jay Co., Indiana9

Family

Floyd Schoeff b. August 1, 1915, d. December 14, 1997
Marriage*Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism married Floyd Schoeff on April 11, 1932 at Wells Co., Indiana.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4414] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011.
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S4417] Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S4660] Davis Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8465314/person/1997743219
  8. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Jack E. Schoeff obituary in the Feb 15, 2013 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.