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Novice Louise Smith^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 17, 1927, d. July 21, 2009

Father

William Earnest Smith^1,5,2,6,3,4 b. March 22, 1881, d. May 8, 1954

Mother

Deborah Louella "Debbie" Stephens^1,5,2,6,3,4 b. April 5, 1887, d. January 8, 1970

Her married name was Bennett.² Novice Louise Smith married Unknown Bennett.² Novice Louise Smith was born on May 17, 1927 at Sims, Grant Co., Indiana.³ As of June 29, 1952,her married name was Morehead.³ She married Junior Earl Morehead on June 29, 1952.^3,4 Novice Louise Smith died on July 21, 2009 at Indiana at age 82.³ She Novice Louise Morehead passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She was born to Deborah and Ernest Smith on May 17, 1927, in Sims, Ind. She attended Union Township School. Novice married Junior Earl Morehead on June 29, 1952, and he survives. She retired from Delco in 1986. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Hayes, and Joyce and husband Gene Neal, Kokomo; grandchildren, Tony Bennett, Tonya McDuffie, Douglas and Jenny McDuffie, Kokomo, Greg Hedrick, Lafayette, and Angie York, Knoxville, Tenn; four great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by one son, Ron Bennett; one daughter, Connie Gilbert; one granddaughter, Marianne Hayes; six brothers and two sisters; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will be having a private service. Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. on July 22, 2009.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 96, District 30, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 65, District 34-40, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana

⁵

Family 1

Unknown Bennett

Marriage*

Novice Louise Smith married Unknown Bennett.²

Children

Ron Bennett³
Connie L. Bennett³ b. January 29, 1947, d. June 13, 1997
Virginia S. Bennett³
Joyce A. Bennett³

Family 2

Junior Earl Morehead

Marriage*

Novice Louise Smith married Junior Earl Morehead on June 29, 1952.^3,4

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Forest Richard Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Novice Louise Morehead obituary in the Jul 22, 2009 edition.
[S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Leota Scott obituary in the Mar 12, 2009 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy Anna Landis obituary in an unknown edition.

Elizabeth Ellen Stephens^1,2

F, b. September 15, 1923

Father

Lonnie Estel Stephens^1,3 b. January 18, 1890, d. December, 1978

Mother

Katherine Ann "Mettie" "Mittie" Leonard^1,3 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 26, 1963

Elizabeth Ellen Stephens was born on September 15, 1923 at Indiana.^1,4 She married William Mervin Vetor on February 21, 1942 at Grant Co., Indiana.^2,5 As of December 21, 1942,her married name was Vetor.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 357, District 13, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 136, District 27-16, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

Family

William Mervin Vetor b. December 2, 1924, d. May, 1968

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ellen Stephens married William Mervin Vetor on February 21, 1942 at Grant Co., Indiana.^2,5

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S4828] Park Cemetery, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
[S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.

Martha Ann Ragan¹

F, b. 1844, d. 1927

Martha Ann Ragan was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born in 1844 at Indiana.^2,3 As of November 10, 1864,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Solomon Stephens, son of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on November 10, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹ Martha Ann Ragan died in 1927 at Wells Co., Indiana.^2,3

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 168, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁴

1880

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

⁵

1900

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

⁶

1910

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

⁷

1920

Dwelling 254, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁸

Family

Solomon Stephens b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Marriage*

Martha Ann Ragan married Solomon Stephens, son of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on November 10, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Phoebe Hannah Stephens+^4,5 b. November 14, 1866, d. January 1, 1955
Sarah C. Stephens⁴ b. circa 1867
Cora Dalice Stephens+^4,5 b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906
Angeline W. Stephens⁵ b. circa 1871
Amanda Ellen "Manda" Stephens+⁵ b. January 5, 1872, d. 1923
Smith Willis Stephens+⁵ b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
Nathan Albert Stephens+^5,6 b. January 30, 1879, d. March 11, 1955

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
[S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Phoebe Hannah Stephens^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 14, 1866, d. January 1, 1955

Father

Solomon Stephens^5,1 b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan^5,1 b. 1844, d. 1927

Phoebe Hannah Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁶ She was born on November 14, 1866 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷ As of March 14, 1886,her married name was Bradburn.² She married William Bradburn on March 14, 1886 at Tipton Co., Indiana.² Phoebe Hannah Stephens died on January 1, 1955 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 88.⁶

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 168, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁵

1880

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

1910

Dwelling 277, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁸

1920

Dwelling 287, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 74, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁹

1940

Dwelling 237, District 90-25, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family

William Bradburn b. May 1, 1857, d. October 28, 1944

Marriage*

Phoebe Hannah Stephens married William Bradburn on March 14, 1886 at Tipton Co., Indiana.²

Children

Clifford Raymond Bradburn+^8,7 b. June 2, 1894, d. April 11, 1973
Cecil William Bradburn+^8,2,7 b. January 15, 1898, d. April 29, 1976
Olis Ward Bradburn+^8,3,11,12 b. May 1, 1904, d. January 19, 1994

Citations

[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.
[S1562] McCleery, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:810279&id=I6105
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Sarah C. Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1867

Father

Solomon Stephens¹ b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan¹ b. 1844, d. 1927

Sarah C. Stephens was born circa 1867 at Indiana.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census on June 15, 1880.²

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 168, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

Citations

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

Cora Dalice Stephens^1,2

F, b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906

Father

Solomon Stephens^3,1 b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan^3,1 b. 1844, d. 1927

Cora Dalice Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on April 2, 1867 at Indiana.^3,5,6 As of March 20, 1887,her married name was Baumgarden.⁷ She married George N. Baumgarden on March 20, 1887 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷ As of circa 1890,her married name was VanMeter.⁸ Cora Dalice Stephens married James E. VanMeter on September 25, 1890 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷ Cora Dalice Stephens died on April 30, 1906 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 39.^6,2

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 168, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

1880

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

1900

Dwelling 151, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁸

Family 1

George N. Baumgarden

Marriage*

Cora Dalice Stephens married George N. Baumgarden on March 20, 1887 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷

Family 2

James E. VanMeter b. January 12, 1866, d. 1912

Marriage*

Cora Dalice Stephens married James E. VanMeter on September 25, 1890 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁷

Children

Lula Ethel VanMeter+^8,9,10 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
Sina May VanMeter+^8,11,10 b. January 6, 1893, d. December 17, 1937
Howard James VanMeter+^8,10,11,12 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S1174] John McKinzie, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2251924&id=I501612559
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.

Angeline W. Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1871

Father

Solomon Stephens¹ b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan¹ b. 1844, d. 1927

Angeline W. Stephens was born circa 1871 at Indiana.¹

Census Records

1880

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

Citations

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

Amanda Ellen "Manda" Stephens^1,2,3

F, b. January 5, 1872, d. 1923

Father

Solomon Stephens¹ b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan¹ b. 1844, d. 1927

Amanda Ellen "Manda" Stephens was buried at Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on January 5, 1872 at Indiana.⁴ As of December 16, 1893,her married name was Wood.² She married John W. Wood on December 16, 1893 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,4 Amanda Ellen "Manda" Stephens died in 1923 at Indiana.⁴

Census Records

1880

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

1900

Dwelling 50, District 129, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 46, District 183, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

John W. Wood b. April 26, 1857, d. April 11, 1935

Marriage*

Amanda Ellen "Manda" Stephens married John W. Wood on December 16, 1893 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,4

Child

Archer Carl "Archie" Wood+³ b. October 20, 1894, d. February 13, 1962

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.
[S1564] Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.interment.net/us/in/huntington.htm
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Smith Willis Stephens^1,2

M, b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967

Father

Solomon Stephens¹ b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan¹ b. 1844, d. 1927

Smith Willis Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.³ He was born on March 9, 1878 at Indiana.^1,2,3 He married Rozetta Lineback on November 19, 1899 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 Smith Willis Stephens died on February 22, 1967 at age 88.³

Census Records

1880

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

1900

Dwelling 247, District 129, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

Dwelling 162, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁸

1920

Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁹

1930

Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 129, District 4-9025, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁷
1910		Farmer⁸
1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Farmer¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹¹

Family

Rozetta Lineback b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956

Marriage*

Smith Willis Stephens married Rozetta Lineback on November 19, 1899 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,5,6

Children

Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens+^8,9,5 b. May 12, 1901, d. December 14, 1986
Paul J. Stephens+^8,9,5 b. July 13, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
Solomon S. Stephens+^8,9,10 b. September 19, 1905, d. June 10, 1972
Laura Ann Stephens+^{8,9,10,11,5,6} b. October 2, 1907, d. October 29, 2001
Willes W. Stephens+^9,10 b. October 18, 1911, d. November 29, 1971
Grace Stephens^9,10 b. July 19, 1915, d. December 14, 1935
Frank Robert Stephens^10,11 b. March 21, 1923, d. November 22, 1961

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Ann Sieberns obituary in an unknown edition.
[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.

Nathan Albert Stephens^1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1879, d. March 11, 1955

Father

Solomon Stephens^1,4 b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910

Mother

Martha Ann Ragan^1,4 b. 1844, d. 1927

His Social Security Number was 309-16-4084.⁵ Nathan Albert Stephens was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.³ He was born on January 30, 1879 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,2,5 He married Maggie May Swing circa 1903.⁶ Nathan Albert Stephens died on March 11, 1955 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 76.³

Census Records

1880

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

1900

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

⁴

1910

Dwelling 38, District 146, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 94, District 10, Lafayette, Allen Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 40, District 2-74, Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 293, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁴
1910		Farm laborer⁶
1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Stock farmer⁸
1940		Farmer⁹

Family

Maggie May Swing b. July 9, 1881, d. July 5, 1953

Marriage*

Nathan Albert Stephens married Maggie May Swing circa 1903.⁶

Children

Basil Esta Stephens+^6,7 b. July 5, 1905, d. April 17, 1998
Esther P. Stephens+^6,7 b. September 21, 1906, d. July, 1978
Eldon Leroy Stephens+^6,7,9,8 b. December 6, 1908, d. December 5, 1988
Otis Albert Stephens⁷ b. November 13, 1911, d. March 29, 1926
Gearl Kenneth Stephens+^7,8,5 b. January 24, 1914, d. May 15, 2001
Justine May Stephens⁷ b. February 23, 1919, d. March 3, 1920

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5347] Glenwood Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[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.

William Bradburn^1,2,3

M, b. May 1, 1857, d. October 28, 1944

William Bradburn was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^4,3 He was born on May 1, 1857 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,2 He married Phoebe Hannah Stephens, daughter of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, on March 14, 1886 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹ William Bradburn died on October 28, 1944 at Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 87.^4,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 277, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 287, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 74, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 237, District 90-25, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1910

Farmer⁵

1920

Farmer⁶

Family

Phoebe Hannah Stephens b. November 14, 1866, d. January 1, 1955

Marriage*

William Bradburn married Phoebe Hannah Stephens, daughter of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, on March 14, 1886 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Clifford Raymond Bradburn+^5,2 b. June 2, 1894, d. April 11, 1973
Cecil William Bradburn+^5,1,2 b. January 15, 1898, d. April 29, 1976
Olis Ward Bradburn+^5,6,9,10 b. May 1, 1904, d. January 19, 1994

Citations

[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/
[S1562] McCleery, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:810279&id=I6105
[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.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

James E. VanMeter^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 12, 1866, d. 1912

James E. VanMeter was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on January 12, 1866 at Indiana; His gravestone has a birth year of 1867.^3,4 He married Cora Dalice Stephens, daughter of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, on September 25, 1890 at Tipton Co., Indiana.² James E. VanMeter died in 1912 at Indiana.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 151, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

Occupation

1900

Farmer¹

Family

Cora Dalice Stephens b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906

Marriage*

James E. VanMeter married Cora Dalice Stephens, daughter of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, on September 25, 1890 at Tipton Co., Indiana.²

Children

Lula Ethel VanMeter+^1,5,6 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
Sina May VanMeter+^1,7,6 b. January 6, 1893, d. December 17, 1937
Howard James VanMeter+^1,6,7,8 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S1174] John McKinzie, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2251924&id=I501612559
[S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.

Lula Ethel VanMeter^1,2

F, b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966

Father

James E. VanMeter^1,3,2 b. January 12, 1866, d. 1912

Mother

Cora Dalice Stephens^1,3,2 b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906

Lula Ethel VanMeter Resident of Park Street, Rt. 6 Huntington, for the last five years, Mrs. Lula E. Bragg, 74, died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday in the Huntington County hospital, where she was admitted last Sunday. She had been ill the last five years and was seriously ill last week. A resident of Huntington County practically all her life, Mrs. Bragg was born December 1, 1891, at Tipton to James and Cora Stephens Van Meter. Here first marriage was to James Uburn Slagel, the second marriage to Fred Carpenter, and the third marriage to Charles Bragg on May 3, 1934. He died September 23, 1962. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Keefer, Rt. 3 Auburn; five sons, Gary Slagel, Framingham, Mass; James Slagel, Waynedale; Fred Carpenter, Huntington; Irvin Carpenter, Auburn, and Charles Bragg, Roanoke; 20 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Howard Van Meter, Markle. Two sons, Paul Frederick Slagel and Dewey Carpenter; a daughter Mrs. Ruth Bradfield, and a sister, Mrs. Sina Noggle, are dead. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today in the Bailey Mortuary where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel with Rev. Oral W. Clemens officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Etna Cemetery.² She was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,5,2 She was born on December 1, 1891 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1892.^1,5,2 As of August 15, 1910,her married name was Slagel.³ She married James Ubarn Slagel on August 15, 1910 at Indiana.^3,2 As of March 18, 1921,her married name was Carpenter.³ Lula Ethel VanMeter married Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter on March 18, 1921 at Indiana.^6,7,2,3 Lula Ethel VanMeter and Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter were divorced on September 12, 1931 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^8,5 As of May 3, 1934,her married name was Bragg.² Lula Ethel VanMeter married Charles Cleveland "Charlie" Bragg on May 3, 1934.^9,2,10 Lula Ethel VanMeter died on June 2, 1966 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 74.^5,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 151, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 178, District 114, Ward 3, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹²

1940

Dwelling 292, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹³

Family 1

James Ubarn Slagel b. November 2, 1891, d. October 29, 1918

Marriage*

Lula Ethel VanMeter married James Ubarn Slagel on August 15, 1910 at Indiana.^3,2

Children

Paul Frederick Slagel^2,14,5 b. July 20, 1911, d. July 25, 1911
Garl Monroe Slagel+^{11,12,9,6,2,15,16,3,17} b. August 18, 1913, d. January 5, 1976
Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel+^{11,12,9,6,2,15,16,14,18} b. May 16, 1916, d. January 9, 2002
James Meredith Slagel^{11,12,9,6,2,15,16,13,14,5,18} b. October 23, 1918, d. September 1, 1997

Family 2

Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter b. November 26, 1882, d. September 6, 1951

Marriage*

Lula Ethel VanMeter married Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter on March 18, 1921 at Indiana.^6,7,2,3

Divorce*

Lula Ethel VanMeter and Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter were divorced on September 12, 1931 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^8,5

Children

Dewey Richard Carpenter^6,2,14,5 b. October 20, 1921, d. August 27, 1924
Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter+^{12,9,6,7,2,15,16,13,5,18,3} b. September 17, 1923, d. March 10, 1991
Ruth Marie Carpenter+^{12,9,6,7,2,15,16,13,14,5,3,19} b. March 27, 1926, d. October 16, 1957
Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter+^{12,9,6,3,5,7,2,15,16,13} b. April 7, 1929, d. August 18, 2009

Family 3

Charles Cleveland "Charlie" Bragg b. June 12, 1884, d. September 24, 1962

Marriage*

Lula Ethel VanMeter married Charles Cleveland "Charlie" Bragg on May 3, 1934.^9,2,10

Child

Charles Harrison "Chuck" Bragg+^{9,6,5,2,10,15,16,13} b. October 6, 1934, d. January 24, 2008

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred Carpenter obituary in the Sep 6, 1951 edition.
[S10236] Unknown compiler, Huntington Co., IN Civil Order Book 108.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charlie Bragg obituary in the Sep 24, 1962 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Garl Slagel obituary in the Jan 6, 1976 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Ruth Marie Bradfield obitaury in the Oct 17, 1957 edition.

Sina May VanMeter^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 6, 1893, d. December 17, 1937

Father

James E. VanMeter^1,5,6 b. January 12, 1866, d. 1912

Mother

Cora Dalice Stephens^1,5,6 b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906

Sina May VanMeter was buried at Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.^7,5 She was born on January 6, 1893 at Clinton Co., Indiana.^7,5 As of circa 1917,her married name was Noggle.^2,8 She married Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle circa 1917.^2,8,4 Sina May VanMeter died on December 17, 1937 at Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 44.^7,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 151, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 75, District 124, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁹

1930

Dwelling 24, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁸

Family

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle b. June 16, 1889, d. September, 1974

Marriage*

Sina May VanMeter married Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle circa 1917.^2,8,4

Children

Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle+^3,9,8,4,10,5 b. July 22, 1918, d. June 11, 2007
Mary Esther Noggle+^8,4,10,11 b. May 9, 1922, d. October 9, 2004

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1174] John McKinzie, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2251924&id=I501612559
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Rev. Howard T. Noggle obituary in the Jun 14, 2007 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
[S1564] Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.interment.net/us/in/huntington.htm
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Howard James VanMeter^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Father

James E. VanMeter^1,6,3,5 b. January 12, 1866, d. 1912

Mother

Cora Dalice Stephens^1,6,3,5 b. April 2, 1867, d. April 30, 1906

Howard James VanMeter was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 308-07-1858.⁷ He was born on November 29, 1897 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,8,2,7,3,5 He married Pearl Irene Burket on March 17, 1920.⁵ Howard James VanMeter died on March 25, 1979 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 81.^3,5 He Howard J. Van Meter, 81, 568-A Hitzfield St., died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday at the Huntington Nursing Home. A retired Rock Creek farmer, he moved to Huntington in 1969. He was born Nov. 29, 1897 in Howard County to James and Cora Stevens Van Meter and his marriage was on March 17, 1920 to the former Pearl I. Burket, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Gene (Evelyn) Knight, Midland, Texas, Mrs. Lavern (Erma) Loder, Jonesboro and Mrs. Ovid (Esther) Lahr, Warren, 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a halfbrother, Chester Van Meter, St. Petersburg, Fla. Deceased are two sisters, Mrs. Lula Bragg and Sina Noggle. Friends may call at the Bailey Mortuary after 7 p.m. Monday, were services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Stanley K. Hoover and Rev. Philip Kessler officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. In the obituary of Howard J. Van Meter appearing in Monday's paper, the names of a surviving son, Elmer L. Van Meter, Houston Texas and the name of the deceased son, Eldon Van Meter were unintentionally omitted. on March 26, 1979.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 151, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 30, District 118, Ward 5, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁹

1930

Dwelling 25, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 80, District 35-3, Dallas Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1920		Coal company driver⁹
1930		Coal yard truck driver¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹¹

Family

Pearl Irene Burket b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Marriage*

Howard James VanMeter married Pearl Irene Burket on March 17, 1920.⁵

Children

Eldon Eugene Van Meter+^10,12,5 b. January 14, 1921, d. December 7, 1956
Evelyn Irene Van Meter+^10,13,12,5 b. February 22, 1922, d. March 20, 2010
Erma May Van Meter+^{10,11,12,3,14,5} b. October 5, 1923, d. March 11, 1996
Elmer Leon Van Meter^{10,11,12,5,14} b. November 13, 1924, d. July 3, 1994
Esther Marie Van Meter+^13,11,12,3,5 b. June 30, 1933, d. October 4, 2008

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2792] Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=heaston&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=15540945&CRid=265132&df=all&
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1174] John McKinzie, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2251924&id=I501612559
[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.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Esther M. Lahr obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Pearl Irene Burket^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Pearl Irene Burket was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 303-36-5358.⁶ She was born on June 6, 1903 at Lancaster Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.^7,6,3 As of March 17, 1920,her married name was VanMeter.⁴ She married Howard James VanMeter, son of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on March 17, 1920.⁴ Pearl Irene Burket died on April 25, 1983 at Jonesboro, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 79.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 25, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 80, District 35-3, Dallas Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁸

Family

Howard James VanMeter b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Marriage*

Pearl Irene Burket married Howard James VanMeter, son of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on March 17, 1920.⁴

Children

Eldon Eugene Van Meter+^1,9,4 b. January 14, 1921, d. December 7, 1956
Evelyn Irene Van Meter+^1,2,9,4 b. February 22, 1922, d. March 20, 2010
Erma May Van Meter+^1,8,9,3,10,4 b. October 5, 1923, d. March 11, 1996
Elmer Leon Van Meter^1,8,9,4,10 b. November 13, 1924, d. July 3, 1994
Esther Marie Van Meter+^2,8,9,3,4 b. June 30, 1933, d. October 4, 2008

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Esther M. Lahr obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S2792] Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=heaston&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=15540945&CRid=265132&df=all&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1174] John McKinzie, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2251924&id=I501612559
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Esther Marie Van Meter^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 30, 1933, d. October 4, 2008

Father

Howard James VanMeter^2,4,5,6,7 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Mother

Pearl Irene Burket^2,4,5,6,7 b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Esther Marie Van Meter was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,6,8 Her Social Security Number was 307-32-9282.⁹ She was born on June 30, 1933 at Andrews, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,9,5,6 As of September 30, 1950,her married name was Lahr.¹ She married Ovid Lloyd Lahr on September 30, 1950 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2,7 Esther Marie Van Meter died on October 4, 2008 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 75.^2,9,6 She The mother of a Markle resident, Esther M. Lahr, 75, rural Huntington, died at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on June 30, 1933 in Huntington County to Howard and Pearl (Burkett) VanMeter, she married Ovid Lahr on Sept. 30, 1950 in Marion; he died Sept. 30, 2006. A 1951 graduate of East Union High School in Wells County, she was a member of the Salamonie Church of the Brethren and worked at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture for more than 34 years before retiring in 1990. Survivors include three sons, Jerry Lahr of Warren, Don (Melissa) Lahr of Huntington and Rick (Vicki) Lahr of Markle; a daughter, Cindy (John) McKinzie of Huntington; a sister, Evelyn Knight of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and four step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Calling hours there are Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County. Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Assoc. or the American Cancer Society.
on October 7, 2008.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 80, District 35-3, Dallas Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

Ovid Lloyd Lahr b. July 20, 1923, d. September 30, 2006

Marriage*

Esther Marie Van Meter married Ovid Lloyd Lahr on September 30, 1950 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2,7

Children

Cindy Lahr^1,2,3
Jerry Lee Lahr+^1,2,3,10 b. November 17, 1951, d. May 30, 2010
Donald Allen "Don" Lahr^1,2,3
Richard E. "Rick" Lahr^1,2,3,10

Citations

[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Ovid L. Lahr obituary in the Oct 1, 2006 edition.
[S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Esther M. Lahr obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Jerry Lee Lahr obituary in the Jun 1, 2010 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Ovid Lloyd Lahr^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 20, 1923, d. September 30, 2006

Ovid Lloyd Lahr was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 308-38-6170.⁵ He was born on July 20, 1923 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^5,1,4 He married Esther Marie Van Meter, daughter of Howard James VanMeter and Pearl Irene Burket, on September 30, 1950 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,6,7 Ovid Lloyd Lahr died on September 30, 2006 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 83.^5,1,6 He WARREN - Ovid L. Lahr, 83, died early Saturday morning, September 30, 2006 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 20, 1923 in Huntington County, a son of Lloyd and Wava (Drabenstot) Lahr. He was united in marriage to Esther Van Meter on September 30, 1950 in Marion. His wife survives. He was a 1942 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. He was a farmer for most of his life in Huntington County. He had worked at Majenica Tile for ten years. Survivors include wife, Esther Van Meter, Warren; sons, Jerry Lahr, Warren; Don A. Lahr, Huntington; Rick Lahr, Markle; daughter, Cindy McKinzie, Huntington; sister, Jane Glancy, Hartford City; seven grandchildren, four step grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helene Lahr. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana with Rev. Bill Keen officiating assisted by George Dorset. Interment will be at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 2, 2006 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, there will also be 1 hour of visitation prior to the services on Tuesday. Memorials are to Huntington County Heart Association in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
on October 1, 2006.¹

Family

Esther Marie Van Meter b. June 30, 1933, d. October 4, 2008

Marriage*

He married Esther Marie Van Meter, daughter of Howard James VanMeter and Pearl Irene Burket, on September 30, 1950 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,6,7

Children

Cindy Lahr^1,6,2
Jerry Lee Lahr+^1,6,2,8 b. November 17, 1951, d. May 30, 2010
Donald Allen "Don" Lahr^1,6,2
Richard E. "Rick" Lahr^1,6,2,8

Citations

[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Ovid L. Lahr obituary in the Oct 1, 2006 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Jerry Lee Lahr obituary in the Jun 1, 2010 edition.
[S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Esther M. Lahr obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 16, 1889, d. September, 1974

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle was buried at Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ His Social Security Number was 308-40-2929.⁶ He was born on June 16, 1889 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 He married Sina May VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, circa 1917.^1,7,8 Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle died in September, 1974 at age 85.^4,6

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 75, District 124, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁹

1930

Dwelling 24, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 140, District 35-23, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Farmer⁷
1940		Farmer¹⁰

Family

Sina May VanMeter b. January 6, 1893, d. December 17, 1937

Marriage*

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle married Sina May VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, circa 1917.^1,7,8

Children

Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle+^{2,9,7,8,10,11,12} b. July 22, 1918, d. June 11, 2007
Mary Esther Noggle+^7,8,10,11,13 b. May 9, 1922, d. October 9, 2004

Citations

[S1174] John McKinzie, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2251924&id=I501612559
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1564] Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.interment.net/us/in/huntington.htm
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Rev. Howard T. Noggle obituary in the Jun 14, 2007 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 22, 1918, d. June 11, 2007

Father

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle^{1,5,6,2,7,3,4} b. June 16, 1889, d. September, 1974

Mother

Sina May VanMeter^1,5,6,2,3,4 b. January 6, 1893, d. December 17, 1937

His Social Security Number was 315-10-2696.⁸ Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on July 22, 1918 at Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,8,2,3,4 He married H. Marie Rowe on June 2, 1941.^9,2,4 Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle died on June 11, 2007 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 88.^8,2,4 He The Rev. Howard T. Noggle, 88, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday in Marion. He was born in Andrews, Huntington County to the late T. Frank and Sina May (Van Meter) Noggle. He was a 1940 graduate of Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University). He married H. Marie Rowe on June 2, 1941. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2003. Howard was a member of the IWU Community for more than 70 years, serving in various leadership capacities. He was "Mr. Marion College" to multiple generations. He ended his career as Assistant to the President of Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a member of the Christian Businessmen's Association and College Wesleyan Church. In addition to his love for Indiana Wesleyan University he lived his life committed to Jesus Christ. He expressed this dedication through service to students, faculty and staff, church leaders, friends and family. His warm smile and genuine care for others caused young and old to love and trust Howard Noggle. He leaves a legacy of changed lives and great hope. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include a daughter, Carol N. (Deane) Dayton, Huntsville, Ala; grandson, Chris Dayton, Huntsville, Ala; and special family friends, Rod, Juli and John Harmon, Marion. In addition to his wife, Marie Noggle, and his parents, Frank and Sina May Noggle, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Esther Marshall; and stepmother, Gertie Noggle. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in College Wesleyan Church with Dr. Bud Bence officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Needham-Storey-Wampner, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, and one hour prior to services Saturday in the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Indiana Wesleyan University, Howard and Marie Noggle Scholarship Fund, 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
on June 14, 2007.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 75, District 124, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁵

1930

Dwelling 24, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 140, District 35-23, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

H. Marie Rowe b. May 27, 1920, d. December 26, 2003

Marriage*

Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle married H. Marie Rowe on June 2, 1941.^9,2,4

Child

Carol Noggle^9,2

Citations

[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Rev. Howard T. Noggle obituary in the Jun 14, 2007 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the H. Marie Noggle obituary in the Dec 31, 2003 edition.

Mary Esther Noggle^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 9, 1922, d. October 9, 2004

Father

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle^1,3,6,4,5 b. June 16, 1889, d. September, 1974

Mother

Sina May VanMeter^1,3,4,5 b. January 6, 1893, d. December 17, 1937

Mary Esther Noggle was buried at Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.² She was born on May 9, 1922 at Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,5 As of September 9, 1944,her married name was Marshall.⁵ She married Ronald Howard Marshall on September 9, 1944 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,5 Mary Esther Noggle died on October 9, 2004 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana, at age 82.² She BOZEMAN, Mont. - Mary Esther Marshall, 82, died Saturday in Evergreen Rehab Center. The Huntington County native was a retired elementary school teacher. Survivors include husband, Ronald; children, Becky Detamore, Dan, Margery, Samuel and Tim Marshall, and Susannah Barker, all out-of-town, and Dottie Hamlin, Alexandria; a brother, Howard Noggle, Marion; and 17 grandchildren. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion. Burial: Monument City Cemetery, Huntington County. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. on October 13, 2004.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 24, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 140, District 35-23, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Ronald Howard Marshall b. January 16, 1922

Marriage*

Mary Esther Noggle married Ronald Howard Marshall on September 9, 1944 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,5

Children

Becky Marshall²
Dan Marshall²
Margery Marshall²
Samuel Marshall²
Tim Marshall²
Susannah Marshall²
Dottie Marshall²

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mary Esther Marshall obituary in the Oct 13, 2004 edition.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Rev. Howard T. Noggle obituary in the Jun 14, 2007 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eldon Eugene Van Meter^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 14, 1921, d. December 7, 1956

Father

Howard James VanMeter^1,2,6 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Mother

Pearl Irene Burket^1,2,6 b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Eldon Eugene Van Meter was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.³ His Social Security Number was 315-18-9197.⁷ He was born on January 14, 1921 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; The birth certificate has a birth date of Jan 18, 1921.^7,2,3,4,5 He married Thelma Irene Smetzly on June 29, 1941 at Indiana.⁵ Eldon Eugene Van Meter died on December 7, 1956 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 35; Died in an auto accident.^7,3,8 He Eldon Van Meter, 33, Ossian, was killed Friday night on a county road east of Huntington. Police said Van Meter apparently fell asleep at the wheel. He was thrown out and the car crushed him. on December 10, 1956.⁸

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 25, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 171, District 35-23, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁹

Family

Thelma Irene Smetzly b. July 18, 1917, d. December 11, 1988

Marriage*

Eldon Eugene Van Meter married Thelma Irene Smetzly on June 29, 1941 at Indiana.⁵

Children

Eldon E. Van Meter¹⁰
Kenneth Van Meter^3,11 b. August 23, 1948, d. August 23, 1948
Elaine Kay Van Meter¹¹

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2792] Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=heaston&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=15540945&CRid=265132&df=all&
[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.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the Eldon Van Meter article in the Dec 10, 1956 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Evelyn Irene Van Meter^1,2,3,4

F, b. February 22, 1922, d. March 20, 2010

Father

Howard James VanMeter^1,5,3,6 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Mother

Pearl Irene Burket^1,5,3,6 b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Her Social Security Number was 313-18-8067.² Evelyn Irene Van Meter was born on February 22, 1922 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 As of February 16, 1947,her married name was Knight.⁴ She married Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight on February 16, 1947 at Indiana.^6,4 Evelyn Irene Van Meter died on March 20, 2010 at Austin, Williamson Co., Texas, at age 88.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 25, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

Family

Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight b. February 21, 1922, d. May 4, 1999

Marriage*

Evelyn Irene Van Meter married Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight on February 16, 1947 at Indiana.^6,4

Children

Genie Knight⁷
Jan Knight⁷
Roger Lee Knight+⁷ b. December 5, 1947, d. October 4, 2007

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Esther M. Lahr obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbur E. Knight obituary in the May 6, 1999 edition.

Erma May Van Meter^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 5, 1923, d. March 11, 1996

Father

Howard James VanMeter^5,6,1,2,3,7 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Mother

Pearl Irene Burket^5,6,1,2,3,7 b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Her Social Security Number was 305-28-3507.³ Erma May Van Meter was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,8 She was born on October 5, 1923 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 As of August 1, 1947,her married name was Loder.⁸ She married Lavern Cloy Loder on August 1, 1947 at Indiana.^8,7,4 Erma May Van Meter died on March 11, 1996 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 72.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 25, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁵

1940

Dwelling 80, District 35-3, Dallas Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Lavern Cloy Loder b. May 30, 1913, d. June 13, 1986

Marriage*

Erma May Van Meter married Lavern Cloy Loder on August 1, 1947 at Indiana.^8,7,4

Child

James Cloy Loder^8,2 b. January 27, 1949, d. September 22, 2002

Citations

[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S2792] Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=heaston&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=15540945&CRid=265132&df=all&

Elmer Leon Van Meter^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 13, 1924, d. July 3, 1994

Father

Howard James VanMeter^1,4,5,8,7 b. November 29, 1897, d. March 25, 1979

Mother

Pearl Irene Burket^1,4,5,8,7 b. June 6, 1903, d. April 25, 1983

Elmer Leon Van Meter was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 304-20-4000.⁷ He married Dorothy E. Unknown.⁶ Elmer Leon Van Meter was born on November 13, 1924 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^{2,3,5,6,7,9,10} He married Margaret E. Buck on September 25, 1948 at Indiana.¹⁰ Elmer Leon Van Meter died on July 3, 1994 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,3,6,9

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 25, District 19, Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 80, District 35-3, Dallas Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁴

Family 1

Dorothy E. Unknown b. March 27, 1927, d. November 1, 2008

Marriage*

Elmer Leon Van Meter married Dorothy E. Unknown.⁶

Family 2

Margaret E. Buck

Marriage*

Elmer Leon Van Meter married Margaret E. Buck on September 25, 1948 at Indiana.¹⁰

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Howard J. Van Meter obituary in the Mar 26, 1979 edition.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

H. Marie Rowe^1,2

F, b. May 27, 1920, d. December 26, 2003

H. Marie Rowe was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,3 She was born on May 27, 1920 at Greene Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of June 2, 1941,her married name was Noggle.¹ She married Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle, son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle and Sina May VanMeter, on June 2, 1941.^1,2,3 H. Marie Rowe died on December 26, 2003 at Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 83.^1,2,3 She H. Marie Noggle, 83, Marion, died at 9 p.m. Friday in United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren. She was born in Greene County to the late Curtis and Ruth (Eler) Rowe. She married Howard Noggle on June 2, 1941. He survives. A longtime resident of Marion, she was a 1942 graduate of Marion College, now Indiana Wesleyan University. She was employed by Indiana Wesleyan University Bookstore for 41 years and was a person who loved people. She was a member of College Wesleyan Church. Survivors include daughter, Carol N. (Deane) Dayton, Princeton, N.J; and a grandson, Chris Dayton. Services are at 11 a.m. today in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., with the Rev. Paul Meeks officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the Howard & Maggie Noggle Scholarship Fund, in care of Indiana Wesleyan University. on December 31, 2003.¹

Family

Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle b. July 22, 1918, d. June 11, 2007

Marriage*

She married Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle, son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle and Sina May VanMeter, on June 2, 1941.^1,2,3

Child

Carol Noggle^1,2

Citations

[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the H. Marie Noggle obituary in the Dec 31, 2003 edition.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Rev. Howard T. Noggle obituary in the Jun 14, 2007 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.