Ronald Howard Marshall1,2,3

M, b. January 16, 1922
     Ronald Howard Marshall was born on January 16, 1922 at Tekamah, Burt Co., Nebraska.2,3 He married Mary Esther Noggle, daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle and Sina May VanMeter, on September 9, 1944 at Huntington Co., Indiana.1,2

Family

Mary Esther Noggle b. May 9, 1922, d. October 9, 2004
Marriage*Ronald Howard Marshall married Mary Esther Noggle, daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle and Sina May VanMeter, on September 9, 1944 at Huntington Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children
  • Becky Marshall1
  • Dan Marshall1
  • Margery Marshall1
  • Samuel Marshall1
  • Tim Marshall1
  • Susannah Marshall1
  • Dottie Marshall1

Citations

  1. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mary Esther Marshall obituary in the Oct 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  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.

James Ubarn Slagel1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 2, 1891, d. October 29, 1918
     James Ubarn Slagel was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.4,6 He was born on November 2, 1891 at Mt. Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.3,6 He married Lula Ethel VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on August 15, 1910 at Indiana.5,7 James Ubarn Slagel died on October 29, 1918 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 26.8,6

Family

Lula Ethel VanMeter b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
Marriage*He married Lula Ethel VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on August 15, 1910 at Indiana.5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From Howard VanMeter's WWI Draft Registration card.
  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. [S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  8. [S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Garl Slagel obituary in the Jan 6, 1976 edition.
  11. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Garl Monroe Slagel1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 18, 1913, d. January 5, 1976
FatherJames Ubarn Slagel1,3,5,7 b. November 2, 1891, d. October 29, 1918
MotherLula Ethel VanMeter1,2,8,9,3,10,11,5,7 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 314-10-7414.12 Garl Monroe Slagel was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.4,7 He was born on August 18, 1913 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio.12,5,6,7 He married Ruth Enid Hartley on April 22, 1937 at Indiana.5 Garl Monroe Slagel married Sarah Mildred Beeching on August 15, 1950 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.7 Garl Monroe Slagel died on January 5, 1976 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.12,7 He Garl Slagel, 62, Macedonia, Ohio, a former resident of Roanoke, died Monday morning in St. Vincents Hospital, Erie, Pa., of injuries sustained in a truck accident which occurred Dec. 18. He was born Aug. 18, 1913 in Lima, Ohio, to James and Laura Van Meter Slagel and his marriage was on Aug. 15, 1950 in Roanoke to Sarah Beeching, who survives. Surviving in addition to the wife are four daughters, Deborah Felone, LaGrange, Patricia McKenzie, Howe, Jennifer Freeman, LaGrange and Sarah Slagel at home; four grandchildren; a sister, Rosa Keefer, Auburn; a brother, James Slagel and three half-brothers, Fred Carpenter, Huntington, Ervin Carpenter, Auburn and Charles Bragg, Huntington. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Deal and Robbins Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Mt. Etna Cemetery. on January 6, 1976.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 178, District 114, Ward 3, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 173, District 35-3, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1940Truck driver13

Family 1
Child
  • Patricia Slagel7

Family 2

Ruth Enid Hartley b. July 2, 1915, d. March 25, 1979
Marriage*Garl Monroe Slagel married Ruth Enid Hartley on April 22, 1937 at Indiana.5 
Children

Family 3

Sarah Mildred Beeching b. January 7, 1923, d. August 26, 2003
Marriage*Garl Monroe Slagel married Sarah Mildred Beeching on August 15, 1950 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.7 
Children
  • Sarah Slagel7
  • Jennifer L. Slagel7

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  4. [S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Garl Slagel obituary in the Jan 6, 1976 edition.
  8. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
  9. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  10. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  11. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Ethel Iola Slagel obituary in the Jun 6, 1938 edition.
  15. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  16. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 16, 1916, d. January 9, 2002
FatherJames Ubarn Slagel1,4,5,6 b. November 2, 1891, d. October 29, 1918
MotherLula Ethel VanMeter1,2,3,7,8,4,9,5,6 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 309-12-0455.10 Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel was buried at Zion Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.11,4 She was born on May 16, 1916 at Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.10,4,5,6 As of September 1, 1934,her married name was Keefer.12 She married Russell Lawrence Keefer on September 1, 1934 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.13,4,12 As of March 9, 1985,her married name was Carpenter.4,14 Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel married John Lawrence Carpenter on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.4,14 Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel died on January 9, 2002 at Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, at age 85.10,15,4 She Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter, 85, of Mason, Ohio, and formerly of Huntington, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday (January 9, 2002) at Otterbein-Lebanon in Mason, Ohio. Mrs. Carpenter was born May 16, 1916, in Huntington to James U. and Lula Van Meter Slagel. Her first marriage was to Russell Keefer, who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to John Carpenter, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Case and Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Mullen, both of Mason, Ohio; a son, Gerald Keefer, Maineville, Ohio; two brothers, Irvin Carpenter and Charles Bragg, Huntington; several grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, James Keefer and Donald Keefer, a sister Ruth Bradfield, and three brothers, Jim Slagel, Garl Slagel, and Fred Carpenter. Calling will be held from 10 a.m. until the noon service Saturday at Hart Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Zion Cemetery. on January 10, 2002.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 178, District 114, Ward 3, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 490, District 35-11, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana16

Family 1

Russell Lawrence Keefer b. July 9, 1910, d. September 22, 1965
Marriage*Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel married Russell Lawrence Keefer on September 1, 1934 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.13,4,12 
Children

Family 2

John Lawrence Carpenter b. circa 1910
Marriage*Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel married John Lawrence Carpenter on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.4,14 

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. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
  4. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  9. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S10234] Zion Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  12. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Russell L. Keefer obituary in the Sep 23, 1965 edition.
  13. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Donald E. Keefer obituary in the Nov 30, 2000 edition.
  14. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  15. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S10235] Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home, online www.shortenandryan.com, From the Beverly May Keefer Mullen obituary.
  18. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

James Meredith Slagel1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 23, 1918, d. September 1, 1997
FatherJames Ubarn Slagel1,8,5,6,7 b. November 2, 1891, d. October 29, 1918
MotherLula Ethel VanMeter1,3,9,10,8,11,12,13,5,6,7 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 311-03-8123.14 James Meredith Slagel was buried at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.4,15 He was born on October 23, 1918 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.2,14,4,5,6,7 He married Minnie Elizabeth Riggers on April 28, 1945 at Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana.16 James Meredith Slagel died on September 1, 1997 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 78.14,4,15,16,6 He JAMES M. SLAGEL, 78, died Monday at home. Born in Huntington, he was a truck driver at Gladieux for 30 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Minnie E; a sister, Rosie Carpenter of Columbus, Ohio, and two half-brothers, Charles Bragg of Huntington and Irvan Carpenter of Auburn. No services or calling. Burial in Star of Hope Cemetery. Memorials to Huntington Home Health Care. Arrangements by Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home. on September 2, 1997.15

Census Records

1920Dwelling 178, District 114, Ward 3, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 292, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1940Truck driver13

Family

Minnie Elizabeth Riggers b. February 22, 1924, d. November 17, 2000
Marriage*James Meredith Slagel married Minnie Elizabeth Riggers on April 28, 1945 at Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana.16 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1563] Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.interment.net/us/in/huntington.htm
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  9. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
  10. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  11. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  12. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the James M. Slagel obituary in the Sep 2, 1997 edition.
  16. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Minnie E. Slagel obituary in the Nov 20, 2000 edition.

Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 26, 1882, d. September 6, 1951
     Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.6 He was born on November 26, 1882 at Wells Co., Indiana; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Nov 26, 1881 in Huntington Co., IN. His WWI card lists his first name as Garl.2,4,5,7 He married Lula Ethel VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on March 18, 1921 at Indiana.8,2,9,3 Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter and Lula Ethel VanMeter were divorced on September 12, 1931 at Huntington Co., Indiana.10,7 Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter Fred Carpenter, 68, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday at the Jefferson hotel where he been resided four years. He had been in failing health two years and seriously ill two weeks. He was born November 26, 1882, in Wells county to Henry D. and Mary Daily Carpenter. He married Lulu Slagel. Surviving are two sons, Fred Carpenter, Jr., Huntington, and Ervin Carpenter, Auburn; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bradfield, Huntington; six grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey Carpenter, Roanoke, and Henry Carpenter, Waynedale, and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Dennis, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Marie Gearhart, Huntington. He lived most of his life in Jackson township, coming to Huntington five years ago. on September 6, 1951.2 He died on September 6, 1951 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 68.2,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1930Golf club tenent1

Family

Lula Ethel VanMeter b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
Marriage*Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter married Lula Ethel VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on March 18, 1921 at Indiana.8,2,9,3 
Divorce* Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter and Lula Ethel VanMeter were divorced on September 12, 1931 at Huntington Co., Indiana.10,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred Carpenter obituary in the Sep 6, 1951 edition.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5347] Glenwood Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  10. [S10236] Unknown compiler, Huntington Co., IN Civil Order Book 108.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 17, 1923, d. March 10, 1991
FatherGerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter1,9,10,11,3,5,6,7 b. November 26, 1882, d. September 6, 1951
MotherLula Ethel VanMeter1,8,9,10,11,12,3,4,5,6,7 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 313-16-7029.2 Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.13,3,5 He was born on September 17, 1923 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.2,3,5,6 He married Dondas Marie Sands on March 30, 1946 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.3,7,14 Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter died on March 10, 1991 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 67.2,3,5,14 He Fred G. Carpenter, 67, 1708 Cottage Ave., died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday (March 10, 1991) at Huntington Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. A lifelong resident in Huntington County, he worked 24 years at Joslyn Steel Co., Fort Wayne, retiring in 1970. He was a former employee of Orton Crane. He was a member of College Park United Brethren Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2689, American Legion Post 7, American Association of Retired Persons, and was a World War II Army veteran. He was born Sept. 17, 1923 in Roanoke, a son of Fred G. and Lula Van Meter Carpenter. He married Dondas Sands March 30, 1946, in Huntington. His wife survives. Additional survivors include his two sons, Gerald F. Carpenter and Danny L. Carpenter, both of Huntington; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Deborah) Kimmel and Mrs. Larry (Pamela) Worster, both of Huntington; a brother, Ervin W. Carpenter, Auburn; a half sister, Rosie Carpenter, Rochester; and two half brothers, Jim Slagel and Charles Bragg, Huntington; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Bradfield and a half brother, Garl Slagel. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bailey-Love Mortuary where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. Kyle W. McQuillen Jr. and Dr. Leslie L. Lightner will officiate. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. on March 11, 1991.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 292, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana4

Family

Dondas Marie Sands b. April 15, 1925, d. September 6, 2015
Marriage*Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter married Dondas Marie Sands on March 30, 1946 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.3,7,14 
Children
  • Gerald F. Carpenter3,14
  • Danny Lyle Carpenter3,14
  • Deborah Marie Carpenter3,14
  • Pamela Rose Carpenter3,14

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
  9. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  10. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred Carpenter obituary in the Sep 6, 1951 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  12. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  13. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S5349] Bailey-Love Mortuary, online http://www.baileylove.com/, From the Dondas M. Carpenter obituary.

Ruth Marie Carpenter1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 27, 1926, d. October 16, 1957
FatherGerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter1,7,8,9,11,3,4,12 b. November 26, 1882, d. September 6, 1951
MotherLula Ethel VanMeter1,6,7,8,9,10,11,2,3,4,12,5 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
     Ruth Marie Carpenter was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.13,4,5 She was born on March 27, 1926 at Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.3,4,12,5 As of November 8, 1944,her married name was Seymore.5 She married Lewis Jackson Seymore on November 8, 1944 at Indiana.5 As of August 20, 1949,her married name was Bradfield.12 Ruth Marie Carpenter married Frank Cecil Bradfield on August 20, 1949 at Indiana.12 Ruth Marie Carpenter died on October 16, 1957 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 31.4,5 She A 31-year-old mother of three children was fatally injured and her male companion seriously hurt when the car in which they were riding crashed into a culvert on the Range Line road, two miles east and a quarter mile north of Andrews at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday. Dead at the scene was Mrs. Ruth Marie Bradfield of 453 Railroad street, who suffered a broken neck and head injuries, according to Dr. Paul M. Gray, county coroner. Both occupants were pinned in the front seat of the car. The impact pushed the motor an instrument panel into the front seat, investigating officers said. The driver was taken to the Huntington county hospital in the Deal ambulance from Andrews. Mrs. Bradfield was reported dead when she was removed from the wreckage. Mrs. Bradfield was born March 27, 1926 in Huntington county to Fred and Lula Van Meter Carpenter. Her marriage was to Frank Bradfield August 21, 1949. He survives. Also surviving are three sons, Jack Seymour, Gregory and Kenneth Bradfield; her step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bragg, Jackson township; a sister, Mrs. Rosa Keefer, this city; two brothers, Fred G. Carpenter, Huntington, and Irvin Carpenter, Auburn; and three half-brothers, Garl Slagel, Norwalk Ohio; James Slagel, Waynedale, and Charles Bragg, Roanoke. The father, a brother Dewey Carpenter, and a half-brother, Paul Slagel, are dead. Friends may call at the Bailey mortuary after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the mortuary with the Rev. Robert E. Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Etna cemetery. on October 17, 1957.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 292, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana2

Family 1

Lewis Jackson Seymore b. July 16, 1917, d. December 24, 1988
Marriage*Ruth Marie Carpenter married Lewis Jackson Seymore on November 8, 1944 at Indiana.5 
Child
  • Jack Seymore5

Family 2

Frank Cecil Bradfield b. December 1, 1917, d. December 3, 1998
Marriage*Ruth Marie Carpenter married Frank Cecil Bradfield on August 20, 1949 at Indiana.12 
Children
  • Gregory Bradfield5
  • Kenneth Bradfield5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Ruth Marie Bradfield obitaury in the Oct 17, 1957 edition.
  6. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
  7. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred Carpenter obituary in the Sep 6, 1951 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  10. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  11. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  13. [S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 7, 1929, d. August 18, 2009
FatherGerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter6,2,3,4,7,8,9 b. November 26, 1882, d. September 6, 1951
MotherLula Ethel VanMeter6,1,2,3,4,7,8,10,9,11 b. December 1, 1891, d. June 2, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 308-28-4670.12 Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, Dekalb Co., Indiana.2,4,5 He was born on April 7, 1929 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.12,2,3,4,13 He married Pauline Fields on August 14, 1948 at Indiana.2,14,3,4 Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter married Maxine Charlotte Berry on April 24, 2004.2,15 Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter died on August 18, 2009 at Hudson, LaGrange Co., Indiana, at age 80.2,12,4 He Irvin W. “Irv” Carpenter, 80 formerly of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 in his home at the Lake-of-the-Woods near Hudson. Mr. Carpenter worked for Dana Corporation for 39 years, retiring Dec. 1, 1989. He was a private first class in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was born April 7, 1929 in Roanoke to Fred and Lula (Vanmeter) Carpenter. They both preceded him in death. He married Pauline Fields on Aug. 14, 1948 and she died Nov. 11, 2001. He then married Maxine Weber on April 24, 2004 and she survives. Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Sue Carpenter of Garrett; one daughter and son-in-law, Katherine Jean and David Platner of Shelby Township, Mich; one sister, Rosa Carpenter of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Platner, Amanda Tarlton, Jaclyn Carpenter and Craig Carpenter and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred Carpenter, Dewey Carpenter and Charles Bragg; two half-brothers, James Slagel and Carl Slagel and two sisters, Ruth Bradfield and Rosa Carpenter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St. in Auburn with the Rev. Kenny Queener officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn with military graveside services being conducted by the Avilla American Legion. Calling will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the ALS Foundation. on August 23, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 52, District 13, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 292, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana11

Family 1

Pauline Fields b. January 30, 1931, d. November 11, 2001
Marriage*Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter married Pauline Fields on August 14, 1948 at Indiana.2,14,3,4 
Children
  • Michael Wayne "Mike" Carpenter2,14
  • Katherine Jean "Kathy" Carpenter2,14

Family 2

Maxine Charlotte Berry b. November 10, 1931, d. January 20, 2015
Marriage*Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter married Maxine Charlotte Berry on April 24, 2004.2,15 

Citations

  1. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Charles H. Bragg obituary in the Feb 2, 2008 edition.
  2. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Irvin W. Carpenter obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S8933] Woodlawn Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred Carpenter obituary in the Sep 6, 1951 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lula E. Bragg obituary.
  9. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Fred G. Carpenter obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  10. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  14. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Pauline Carpenter obituary in the Nov 12, 2001 edition.
  15. [S10240] Brazzell Funeral Homes, online www.brazzellfuneralhomes.com, From the Maxine Charlotte Carpenter obituary.

Rozetta Lineback1,2,3

F, b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     Rozetta Lineback was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.4 She was born on May 10, 1880 at Indiana.4 As of November 19, 1899,her married name was Stephens.1 She married Smith Willis Stephens, son of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, on November 19, 1899 at Tipton Co., Indiana.1,2,3 Rozetta Lineback died on February 15, 1956 at age 75.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 247, District 129, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana5
1910Dwelling 162, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 129, District 4-9025, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana9

Family

Smith Willis Stephens b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
Marriage*Rozetta Lineback married Smith Willis Stephens, son of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, on November 19, 1899 at Tipton Co., Indiana.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Ann Sieberns obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens1,2,3

M, b. May 12, 1901, d. December 14, 1986
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,2,4 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,2,4 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens was buried at Union Cemetery, on the corner of 350E and 400N, Huntington Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 305-36-9810.5 He was born on May 12, 1901 at Tipton Co., Indiana.3,5 He married Hattie Marie Taylor circa 1926.3,6,7 Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens died on December 14, 1986 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 85.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 54, District 92-15, Union Township, Whitley Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 40, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Hattie Marie Taylor b. 1899, d. 1970
Marriage*Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens married Hattie Marie Taylor circa 1926.3,6,7 
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. [S424] Ellen Callahan, Union Cemetery, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  4. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Harry S. Stephens obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Paul J. Stephens1,2,3,4

M, b. July 13, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,5,3 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,5,3 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     Paul J. Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.2,3 His Social Security Number was 308-07-0266.6 He was born on July 13, 1903 at Huntington Co., Indiana.2,6,3 He married Opal Louise Kunce on June 13, 1925.3,7 Paul J. Stephens died on February 12, 1977 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 73.2,6,3 He Paul Stephens, 73, Rt. 1 Huntington, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted Feb. 4. The Clear Creek Township resident worked at Caswell-Runyan from 1921 until his retirement in 1972 for health reasons. Mr. Stephens was born July 13, 1903 in Huntington County to Smith W. and Rosetta Lineback Stephens. He was married on June 13, 1925 to Opal Kunce, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Paul Jr., Newburg. W. VA., Gene, Indianapolis, Donald D., Clermont and Roger, Des Moines, Iowa: a daughter, Mrs Nelson (Sue) Boggs, Huntington; 12 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one great grandson; a sister, Mrs. Walter (Laura) Sieberns, Markle; and a brother, Andy Stephens, Wells County. Deceased is a son, James. Friends may call at the Bailey Mortuary, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Reuben D. Eversman officiating. Burial will be in Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells County. on February 13, 1977.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 6, District 35-8, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 46, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Cabinet finisher4
1940Cabinet finisher8

Family

Opal Louise Kunce b. January 19, 1908, d. May 26, 2001
Marriage*Paul J. Stephens married Opal Louise Kunce on June 13, 1925.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  3. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Donald D. Stephens obituary in the Nov 22, 2006 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Solomon S. Stephens1,2,3

M, b. September 19, 1905, d. June 10, 1972
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,4,5 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,4,5 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 313-12-7730.6 Solomon S. Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.2 He married Mary Louise Crail.3,7 Solomon S. Stephens was born on September 19, 1905 at Indiana.1,6,2 He died on June 10, 1972 at age 66.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 97, District 90-25, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farmer8

Family

Mary Louise Crail b. March 3, 1912, d. January 7, 1968
Marriage*Solomon S. Stephens married Mary Louise Crail.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  3. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Tommy E. Stephens obituary in the Apr 3, 2012 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Janet Marie Stephens Black obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Laura Ann Stephens1,2

F, b. October 2, 1907, d. October 29, 2001
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,3,4,5,6,2 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,3,4,5,6,2 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     Laura Ann Stephens Funeral services for Laura Ann Sieberns, 94 of Markle, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Myers Funeral Home, Markle Chapel. Mrs. Sieberns, died Monday, Oct. 29, at the Markle Health Care Center. Visitation hours at the funeral chapel are today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Sieberns was a homemaker and a self-employed tax preparer, retiring in 1993. She was a 1924 graduate of East Rockcreek High School in Wells County and was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Markle. She was born in Wells County Oct. 2, 1907, a daughter of Smith W. and Rozetta Lineback Stephens. Her marriage at Huntington on Nov. 19, 1939 was to Walter J. Sieberns, who died Aug. 2, 1998. Surviving are a son, John D Sieberns of Corydon; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Joan) Pursifull of Markle; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and a sister are deceased. Interment will be in Spider Hill Cemetery in Wells County. Memorials to the Markle Church of the Brethren.2 She was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.2 She was born on October 2, 1907 at Wells Co., Indiana.2 As of November 19, 1939,her married name was Sieberns.2 She married Walter John Sieberns on November 19, 1939.5,6,2 Laura Ann Stephens died on October 29, 2001 at Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 94.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 129, District 4-9025, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1930Zanol products agent4

Family 1
Child
  • Jo Ann Stephens5

Family 2

Walter John Sieberns b. May 10, 1910, d. August 2, 1998
Marriage*Laura Ann Stephens married Walter John Sieberns on November 19, 1939.5,6,2 
Children
  • John D. Sieberns2
  • Joan Sieberns2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Ann Sieberns obituary in an unknown edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.

Willes W. Stephens1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1911, d. November 29, 1971
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,2 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,2 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 317-16-4588.4 Willes W. Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.3 He married Mary E. Unknown.5,6 Willes W. Stephens was born on October 18, 1911 at Indiana.1,3,4 He died on November 29, 1971 at age 60.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 222, District 35-21, Lancaster Township, Huntington Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Farm laborer6

Family

Mary E. Unknown b. October 11, 1910, d. October 29, 1966
Marriage*Willes W. Stephens married Mary E. Unknown.5,6 
Children
  • Lula M. Stephens6
  • Leslie W. Stephens6

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. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grace Stephens1,2,3

F, b. July 19, 1915, d. December 14, 1935
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,2 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,2 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     Grace Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.3 Her married name was Sieberns.3 She married Walter John Sieberns.3 Grace Stephens was born on July 19, 1915 at Wells Co., Indiana.1,3 She died on December 14, 1935 at Wells Co., Indiana, at age 20.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 259, District 193, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana2

Family

Walter John Sieberns b. May 10, 1910, d. August 2, 1998
Marriage*Grace Stephens married Walter John Sieberns.3 

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. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Frank Robert Stephens1,2

M, b. March 21, 1923, d. November 22, 1961
FatherSmith Willis Stephens1,3 b. March 9, 1878, d. February 22, 1967
MotherRozetta Lineback1,3 b. May 10, 1880, d. February 15, 1956
     Frank Robert Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.2 He was born on March 21, 1923 at Indiana.1,2 He died on November 22, 1961 at age 38.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 236, District 20, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 129, District 4-9025, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Louise Crail1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1912, d. January 7, 1968
     Mary Louise Crail was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.1 Her married name was Stephens.2 She married Solomon S. Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.2,3 Mary Louise Crail was born on March 3, 1912 at Indiana.1 She died on January 7, 1968 at age 55.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 97, District 90-25, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana4

Family

Solomon S. Stephens b. September 19, 1905, d. June 10, 1972
Marriage*Mary Louise Crail married Solomon S. Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  2. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Tommy E. Stephens obituary in the Apr 3, 2012 edition.
  3. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Janet Marie Stephens Black obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Maggie May Swing1,2,3

F, b. July 9, 1881, d. July 5, 1953
     Maggie May Swing was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 She was born on July 9, 1881 at Indiana.1 As of circa 1903,her married name was Stephens.4 She married Nathan Albert Stephens, son of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, circa 1903.4 Maggie May Swing died on July 5, 1953 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 71.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 38, District 146, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana4
1920Dwelling 94, District 10, Lafayette, Allen Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 40, District 2-74, Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 293, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana7

Family

Nathan Albert Stephens b. January 30, 1879, d. March 11, 1955
Marriage*Maggie May Swing married Nathan Albert Stephens, son of Solomon Stephens and Martha Ann Ragan, circa 1903.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5347] Glenwood Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Basil Esta Stephens1,2,3

M, b. July 5, 1905, d. April 17, 1998
FatherNathan Albert Stephens1,2 b. January 30, 1879, d. March 11, 1955
MotherMaggie May Swing1,2 b. July 9, 1881, d. July 5, 1953
     Basil Esta Stephens was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 306-05-4602.4 He was born on July 5, 1905 at Indiana.1,3,4 He married Opal T. Baker on June 12, 1926.3,5 Basil Esta Stephens died on April 17, 1998 at Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 92.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 38, District 146, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 94, District 10, Lafayette, Allen Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 444, District 2-75, Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 257, District 2-10, Lafayette, Allen Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1930Factory inspector6
1940Electrical factory inspector7

Family

Opal T. Baker b. October 18, 1904, d. May 13, 2002
Marriage*Basil Esta Stephens married Opal T. Baker on June 12, 1926.3,5 
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. [S5347] Glenwood Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the Opal T. Stephens obituary in the May 14, 2002 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.