Winifred Ann Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. June 26, 1920, d. April 17, 1992
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas1,2,3,4 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin1,2,3,4 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 307-42-0629.4 Winifred Ann Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5 Her married name was Cress.2 She married Joseph Rheuben "Joe" Cress.2 Winifred Ann Thomas was born on June 26, 1920 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.4 She died on April 17, 1992 at Indiana at age 71.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 124, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Joseph Rheuben "Joe" Cress b. October 13, 1917, d. September 3, 2005
Marriage*Winifred Ann Thomas married Joseph Rheuben "Joe" Cress.2 

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. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Glenn Howard Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. February 15, 1923, d. July 9, 1990
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas5,1,2 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin5,1,2 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Glenn Howard Thomas was buried at Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 313-18-7494.2 He was born on February 15, 1923 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Frances L. DeNoon on January 13, 1943.4 Glenn Howard Thomas died on July 9, 1990 at age 67.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 124, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Frances L. DeNoon b. February 19, 1925, d. May 18, 2001
Marriage*Glenn Howard Thomas married Frances L. DeNoon on January 13, 1943.4 
Children
  • Ronald Keith Thomas4
  • Lee Allen Thomas4
  • Jannene Thomas4
  • Glenda Marie Thomas4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4823] Crown View Cemetery, Hamilton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5357] Times, The, From the Frances L. Thomas obituary in the May 19, 2001 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Fay Thomas1,2,3

F, b. February 13, 1925, d. December, 1976
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas1,4,5,2 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin1,4,5,2 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Jesse Fay Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.3 Her Social Security Number was 314-28-4661.2 She was born on February 13, 1925 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.2 She died in December, 1976 at age 51.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 124, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.

Owen Dean Thomas1,2

M, b. March 7, 1927, d. August 17, 1997
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas1,3,4,2 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin1,3,4,2 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 304-26-3670.2 Owen Dean Thomas was born on March 7, 1927 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 He died on August 17, 1997 at age 70.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 124, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.

Park Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. July 17, 1889, d. May, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 306-18-7648.5 Park Martin was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.6 He Carbon, Ind. - Arrangements are pending at Miller and Sons, Brazil, for Park Martin, 83, who died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Clay County Hospital. He was a retired coal miner and clay worker. He was a member of the United Brethern Church. Surviving are the widow, Clara Thomas Martin; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Lark and Mrs. Alma Jeffries, both of Carbon; three sons, William A., David, and Thomas, all of Brazil; a brother, Cleo, Carbon; 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.4 He was born on July 17, 1889 at Ferndale, Parke Co., Indiana.2,5 He married Clara Jane Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on August 25, 1909 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,6,4,7 Park Martin died in May, 1974 at Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 84.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 44, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 100, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1920Miner8
1930Clay plant foreman3
1940Independent trucker9

Family

Clara Jane Thomas b. February 12, 1891, d. August 29, 1984
Marriage*Park Martin married Clara Jane Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on August 25, 1909 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,6,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Park Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clara Jane Thomas Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Minnie Opal Martin1,2,3

F, b. May 9, 1910, d. January, 1981
FatherPark Martin1,4,2 b. July 17, 1889, d. May, 1974
MotherClara Jane Thomas1,4,2 b. February 12, 1891, d. August 29, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 317-50-1067.5 Minnie Opal Martin was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3 She was born on May 9, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,3,5 As of September 22, 1939,her married name was Lark.3 She married Charles W. "Chuck" Lark on September 22, 1939.3 Minnie Opal Martin died in January, 1981 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 70.3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Charles W. "Chuck" Lark b. July 7, 1911, d. June 30, 1981
Marriage*Minnie Opal Martin married Charles W. "Chuck" Lark on September 22, 1939.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Park Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Anna Louise Lark obituary in the Jan 4, 1953 edition.

Alma L. Martin1,2

F, b. January 3, 1912, d. January 12, 2002
FatherPark Martin1,2,3,4,5 b. July 17, 1889, d. May, 1974
MotherClara Jane Thomas1,2,3,4,5 b. February 12, 1891, d. August 29, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 316-30-5424.6 Alma L. Martin was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.7 Her married name was Jeffries.4 She married Philip A Jeffries.4,8,9 Alma L. Martin was born on January 3, 1912 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,6,7 She died on January 12, 2002 at age 90.6,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 44, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 18, District 11-25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana10

Family

Philip A Jeffries b. January 30, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
Marriage*Alma L. Martin married Philip A Jeffries.4,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Park Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clara Jane Thomas Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Anthony P. Jeffries obituary in the Mar 10, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5222] Moore Funeral Home, online http://www.moorefuneralhomes.com/, From the Carol Marlene Dowell obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Park Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. January 28, 1914, d. May, 1976
FatherPark Martin1,2,5,6 b. July 17, 1889, d. May, 1974
MotherClara Jane Thomas1,2,5,6 b. February 12, 1891, d. August 29, 1984
     William Park Martin was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 303-10-7574.7 He was born on January 28, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.5,7 He married Martena M. Eggers in 1935.3,4 William Park Martin died in May, 1976 at age 62.3,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 44, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana2

Family

Martena M. Eggers b. November 14, 1917, d. September 5, 2005
Marriage*William Park Martin married Martena M. Eggers in 1935.3,4 
Children
  • Marcia Martin4
  • Sandra Martin4
  • Toby Martin4

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. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Martena M. Martin obituary in the Sep 7, 2005 edition.
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Park Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ellen May Hunter1,2,3

F, b. October 30, 1901, d. January, 1981
     Ellen May Hunter was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3 Her Social Security Number was 316-46-0993.4 She was born on October 30, 1901 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.3,4 As of February 6, 1919,her married name was Thomas.1 She married William Emmanuel Thomas, son of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on February 6, 1919 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 Ellen May Hunter died in January, 1981 at age 79.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 92, District 8, Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 138, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana7

Family

William Emmanuel Thomas b. July 27, 1897, d. October 8, 1964
Marriage*Ellen May Hunter married William Emmanuel Thomas, son of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on February 6, 1919 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert C. Thomas obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.
  8. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norma Jean Morlan obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.
  9. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Emanuel Thomas obituary in the Oct 9, 1964 edition.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

William Emanuel "Bill" Thomas Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 7, 1919, d. December 30, 1995
FatherWilliam Emmanuel Thomas1,2,3,6,7 b. July 27, 1897, d. October 8, 1964
MotherEllen May Hunter1,2,3,6,7 b. October 30, 1901, d. January, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 311-12-4782.8 William Emanuel "Bill" Thomas Jr. was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.9 He was born on September 7, 1919 at Harmony, Clay Co., Indiana.8,9,4,5 He married Doris Mae McIntyre on December 11, 1939 at Indiana.4 William Emanuel "Bill" Thomas Jr. married Ruth Lucille Ruddell on October 23, 1948 at Indiana.4,10 William Emanuel "Bill" Thomas Jr. died on December 30, 1995 at age 76.8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 92, District 8, Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 115, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1940Trucker11

Family 1

Doris Mae McIntyre b. March 28, 1923, d. January 6, 1997
Marriage*William Emanuel "Bill" Thomas Jr. married Doris Mae McIntyre on December 11, 1939 at Indiana.4 

Family 2

Ruth Lucille Ruddell b. May 30, 1913, d. August 11, 1982
Marriage*William Emanuel "Bill" Thomas Jr. married Ruth Lucille Ruddell on October 23, 1948 at Indiana.4,10 

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 Robert C. Thomas obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norma Jean Morlan obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Emanuel Thomas obituary in the Oct 9, 1964 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3480] Summit Lawn Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James F. Martin1

M, b. December 29, 1920, d. December 25, 1954
FatherPark Martin2,3,4 b. July 17, 1889, d. May, 1974
MotherClara Jane Thomas2,3,4 b. February 12, 1891, d. August 29, 1984
     James F. Martin was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He was born on December 29, 1920 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,1 He died on December 25, 1954 at age 33.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 44, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 100, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana4

Citations

  1. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Charles Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 3, 1921, d. August 19, 2002
FatherWilliam Emmanuel Thomas1,2,3,7,8,9,6 b. July 27, 1897, d. October 8, 1964
MotherEllen May Hunter1,2,3,7,8,9,6 b. October 30, 1901, d. January, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 314-16-9078.10 Robert Charles Thomas Robert C. Thomas, 81, of Brazil, died suddenly at his home August 19, 2002. Born June 3, 1921 in Carbon he was the son of Emmanuel and Ellen Hunter Thomas. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1939. He served in the Army from 1942-1945 in the South Pacific, and was awarded the Bronze Star. As a young man he worked locally at the clay factories, but then moved to South Bend area to work for Studebaker. He later worked as a chrome plater for Bendix, retiring in 1983. In 1986 he moved back to Brazil. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1009, the Eagles No. 291, both in Terre Haute, and the American Legion Post No. 2 and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1127 both in Brazil. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Jan Thomas of South Bend; grandchildren, Chad, Megan and Sarah Thomas; dancing partner and dear friend, Lucille Burk of Terre Haute; sisters, Ruth Armstrong and husband Tom, Mary Margaret Pickett and husband Norval, and Norma Jean Morlan; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in dealth by his parents; and brothers, Tom, Bill and Albert Thomas.3 He was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.3,9,11 He was born on June 3, 1921 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.10,3,4,5,9,11,6 He married Pauline Louise Sanders on March 19, 1948 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.5,9 Robert Charles Thomas died on August 19, 2002 at Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 81.10,3,9,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 8, Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 138, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Pauline Louise Sanders b. June 12, 1931, d. October 11, 1983
Marriage*Robert Charles Thomas married Pauline Louise Sanders on March 19, 1948 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.5,9 
Child
  • Robbie Mack "Rob" Thomas3,12

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert C. Thomas obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norma Jean Morlan obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Emanuel Thomas obituary in the Oct 9, 1964 edition.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Norma Jean Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. September 7, 1925, d. January 2, 2004
FatherWilliam Emmanuel Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 b. July 27, 1897, d. October 8, 1964
MotherEllen May Hunter1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 b. October 30, 1901, d. January, 1981
     Norma Jean Thomas was buried at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton, Parke Co., Indiana.4 She was born on September 7, 1925 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.4,10,6,7,8,9 As of November 1, 1943,her married name was Morlan.8 She married Alvin Arthur Morlan on November 1, 1943 at Indiana.4,8 Norma Jean Thomas died on January 2, 2004 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 78.4,10,7 She Norma Jean Morlan, 78, of Carbon died Friday, January 02, 2004 at 5:05 AM in Clay County Health Center. She was born September 7, 1925 in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of Manuel Thomas and Ellen Hunter Thomas. Her husband, Alvin Morlan preceded her in death in 1979. She had been a cook at the Bridgeton Cafeteria. Survivors include three sons, Clarence Morlan and his wife Julia of Carbon, Gary Morlan of Brazil and Larry Morlan of Clinton; two sisters, Ruth Armstrong and Mary Pickett, both of Brazil; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and four brothers, Bob Thomas, Bill Thomas, Tommy Thomas and Albert Donald Thomas. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2004 in French Funeral Home. Cremation will follow with burial at a later date in Clear Run Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 AM until the time of service in the funeral home on Monday. on January 6, 2004.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 8, Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 138, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Alvin Arthur Morlan b. June 14, 1919, d. July 6, 1979
Marriage*Norma Jean Thomas married Alvin Arthur Morlan on November 1, 1943 at Indiana.4,8 
Children

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert C. Thomas obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norma Jean Morlan obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.
  5. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Emanuel Thomas obituary in the Oct 9, 1964 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Larry D. Morlan obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.

Ruth Nadine Thomas1,2

F, b. May 9, 1927
FatherWilliam Emmanuel Thomas1,3,4,5,6,2 b. July 27, 1897, d. October 8, 1964
MotherEllen May Hunter1,3,4,5,6,2 b. October 30, 1901, d. January, 1981
     Ruth Nadine Thomas was born on May 9, 1927 at Parke Co., Indiana.2 As of April 1, 1947,her married name was Armstrong.2 She married Thomas Edward "Tom" Armstrong on April 1, 1947 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,7,2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 8, Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 138, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana3

Family

Thomas Edward "Tom" Armstrong b. January 5, 1924, d. April 8, 2009
Marriage*Ruth Nadine Thomas married Thomas Edward "Tom" Armstrong on April 1, 1947 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,7,2,8 
Child
  • Tommy Dale Armstrong7,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert C. Thomas obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norma Jean Morlan obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Emanuel Thomas obituary in the Oct 9, 1964 edition.
  7. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Thomas Edward Armstrong obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.

Mary Margaret Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 30, 1929, d. December 30, 2004
FatherWilliam Emmanuel Thomas1,2,3,7,8,5,6,9 b. July 27, 1897, d. October 8, 1964
MotherEllen May Hunter1,2,3,7,8,5,6,9 b. October 30, 1901, d. January, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 312-28-4955.10 Mary Margaret Thomas was buried at Stunkard Cemetery, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.11,6 She was born on March 30, 1929 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.10,5,6,9 As of August 26, 1946,her married name was Pickett.4 She married Norval Pickett Jr. on August 26, 1946.3,4 Mary Margaret Thomas died on December 30, 2004 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 75.10,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 8, Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 138, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Norval Pickett Jr. b. May 31, 1929, d. October 31, 2003
Marriage*Mary Margaret Thomas married Norval Pickett Jr. on August 26, 1946.3,4 
Children

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert C. Thomas obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norval Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Nov 3, 2003 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Norma Jean Morlan obituary in the Jan 6, 2004 edition.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Emanuel Thomas obituary in the Oct 9, 1964 edition.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3482] Stunkard Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Kenneth Ray Pickett obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  13. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Margaret L. Pickett Cooper obituary.

Emma Waldecker1,2

F, b. February 10, 1872, d. 1952
     Emma Waldecker was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.3 Her Social Security Number was 507-28-4396.2 She was born on February 10, 1872 at Alsace Lorraine, France.2 As of July 16, 1888,her married name was Pilant.1 She married Peter J. Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on July 16, 1888 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 As of circa 1907,her married name was Stanley.4 Emma Waldecker married Edward Stanley circa 1907.4 Emma Waldecker died in 1952.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 72, District 62, Ward 6, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska5

Family 1

Peter J. Pilant b. August 20, 1864, d. May, 1927
Marriage*Emma Waldecker married Peter J. Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on July 16, 1888 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Family 2

Edward Stanley b. circa 1861
Marriage*Emma Waldecker married Edward Stanley circa 1907.4 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3486] Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Rose Louise Stearley1,2,3,4

F, b. March 7, 1897, d. April 20, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 305-24-1505.5 Rose Louise Stearley was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,4 She was born on March 7, 1897 at Indiana.5,4 As of March 29, 1914,her married name was Pilant.1 She married William Arthur Pilant, son of John Francis Pilant and Sarah Jane Whitworth, on March 29, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.6,1 Rose Louise Stearley died on April 20, 1973 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 76.2,4 She Arrangements are pending at the Tomas Funeral Home for Mrs. Rose L. Pilant, 76, R.R. 32 who died at 12:35 p.m. Friday at Meadows Manor North. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul Sexton (Ethel) of Terre Haute, Mrs. Robert Pease (Joanna), R.R. 32, Terre Haute; 2 sons, Norman of Colorado Springs, CO and Paul of San Jose, CA; 2 brothers, Herman and Earl Stearly both of Brazil; 1 sister Mrs. Flora Hughes of Terre Haute, 9 grandchildren and a great grandchild. on April 21, 1973.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 445, District 148, Ward 5, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 26, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 124, District 86-36, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Family

William Arthur Pilant b. November 11, 1893, d. November 11, 1959
Marriage*Rose Louise Stearley married William Arthur Pilant, son of John Francis Pilant and Sarah Jane Whitworth, on March 29, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Rose L. Pilant obituary in the Apr 21, 1973 edition.
  3. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  10. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Arthur Pillant obituary in the Nov 12, 1959 edition.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S1823] Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO), From the Norman Arthur Pilant obituary in the Sep 30, 1997 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Paul Gayle Pilant obituary in the Feb 22, 2010 edition.

Ethel May/Mae Pilant1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 5, 1914, d. March 17, 1996
FatherWilliam Arthur Pilant1,2,3,7,4,8,5,9 b. November 11, 1893, d. November 11, 1959
MotherRose Louise Stearley1,2,3,6,7,4,8,5,9 b. March 7, 1897, d. April 20, 1973
     Ethel May/Mae Pilant was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.8,10 Her Social Security Number was 307-05-0090.11 She was born on September 5, 1914 at Jackson Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3,11,8,5,9 As of September 27, 1940,her married name was Sexton.5 She married Raymond Paul Sexton on September 27, 1940 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.6,8,5,12,13 Ethel May/Mae Pilant died on March 17, 1996 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 81.11,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 445, District 148, Ward 5, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 26, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 124, District 86-36, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana4

Family

Raymond Paul Sexton b. December 30, 1911, d. October 29, 1999
Marriage*Ethel May/Mae Pilant married Raymond Paul Sexton on September 27, 1940 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.6,8,5,12,13 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Rose L. Pilant obituary in the Apr 21, 1973 edition.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Arthur Pillant obituary in the Nov 12, 1959 edition.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S7306] Unknown compiler, Indiana, United Methodist Church Records, 1837-1970.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Raymond Paul Sexton obituary.

Norman Arthur Pilant1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 31, 1927, d. September 27, 1997
FatherWilliam Arthur Pilant1,7,2,3,5,6 b. November 11, 1893, d. November 11, 1959
MotherRose Louise Stearley1,8,7,2,3,5,6 b. March 7, 1897, d. April 20, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 305-24-4661.9 Norman Arthur Pilant was born on December 31, 1927 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.9,3,4,5,6 He married Mona Ileane Wright on April 30, 1948 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.3 Norman Arthur Pilant married Shirley Nadine Kirkpatrick on May 23, 1997 at Castle Rock, Douglas Co., Colorado.3 Norman Arthur Pilant died on September 27, 1997 at Englewood, Arapahoe Co., Colorado, at age 69.9,3 He Norman Arthur Pilant, 69, died Sept. 27, 1997, in Englewood. He was a regional building inspector for El Paso County. Private family services are planned. Blunt Mortuary, 2229 W. Colorado Ave., is handling arrangements. Mr. Pilant was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Terre Haute, Ind., to William Arthur and Rose (Stearley) Pilant. He was married April 30, 1948, in Colorado Springs to Mona I. Wright, who is deceased. He was then married May 23, 1997, in Castle Rock to Shirley N. Kirkpatrick, who lives in Castle Rock. He also is survived by three sons, Art and Steve, both of Colorado Springs, and Alan of Williamsburg, Ky; a brother, Paul of Aptos, Calif; a sister, Joanne Pease of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter. Mr. Pilant had lived in Colorado Springs for 52 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pikes Peak Hospice, 3630 Sinton Road, Suite 302, Colorado Springs 80907; or the charity of one's choice. on September 30, 1997.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 26, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 124, District 86-36, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana2

Family 1

Mona Ileane Wright b. February 21, 1930, d. August 19, 1996
Marriage*Norman Arthur Pilant married Mona Ileane Wright on April 30, 1948 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.3 
Children
  • Art Pilant3
  • Alan Pilant3
  • Stephen A. "Steve" Pilant3

Family 2

Shirley Nadine Kirkpatrick b. May 23, 1936, d. November 6, 2001
Marriage*Norman Arthur Pilant married Shirley Nadine Kirkpatrick on May 23, 1997 at Castle Rock, Douglas Co., Colorado.3 

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. [S1823] Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO), From the Norman Arthur Pilant obituary in the Sep 30, 1997 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [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. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Arthur Pillant obituary in the Nov 12, 1959 edition.
  8. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Rose L. Pilant obituary in the Apr 21, 1973 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Noah Chancey1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 12, 1885, d. June 15, 1949
     Noah Chancey was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.7 He was born on January 12, 1885 at Williamson Co., Illinois.2,6,7 He married Hannah Jane Pilant, daughter of John Francis Pilant and Sarah Jane Whitworth, on February 13, 1915 at Vigo Co., Indiana.1,5 Noah Chancey died on June 15, 1949 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 64.4,7 He Noah Chancey, 64 years old, 1545 Garfield Avenue, died at 7:12 o'clock yesterday evening at Union Hospital. He is survived by the widow, Hannah; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Howard of Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii; a son, Forrest E. Chancey of Pomona, Cal., and a brother, Theodore Chancey of Terre Haute. The body was taken to the Thomas Funeral Home. on June 16, 1949.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 332, District 82-49, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1930Coal mine laborer3
1940WPA street laborer8

Family

Hannah Jane Pilant b. January 9, 1896, d. January 17, 1977
Marriage*Noah Chancey married Hannah Jane Pilant, daughter of John Francis Pilant and Sarah Jane Whitworth, on February 13, 1915 at Vigo Co., Indiana.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Noah Chancey obituary in the Jun 16, 1949 edition.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S2778] Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=pilant&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29605952&CRid=85370&df=all&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Forest Earl Chancey1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 26, 1915, d. May 15, 1982
FatherNoah Chancey8,9,1,5,7 b. January 12, 1885, d. June 15, 1949
MotherHannah Jane Pilant8,9,1,5,7 b. January 9, 1896, d. January 17, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 307-05-4383.2 Forest Earl Chancey was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.3 He and Helen Elizabeth Ellis were divorced.10 Forest Earl Chancey was born on September 26, 1915 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.8,2,11,3,4,5,6,7 He married Helen Elizabeth Ellis on August 26, 1939 at Indiana.7 Forest Earl Chancey died on May 15, 1982 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 301, District 84-6, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1940Distillery laborer12

Family

Helen Elizabeth Ellis b. June 5, 1918, d. August 7, 1973
Divorce*Forest Earl Chancey and Helen Elizabeth Ellis were divorced.10 
Marriage* Forest Earl Chancey married Helen Elizabeth Ellis on August 26, 1939 at Indiana.7 

Citations

  1. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Noah Chancey obituary in the Jun 16, 1949 edition.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey1,2,3

F, b. February 3, 1919, d. April 2, 1990
FatherNoah Chancey1,2,4,3 b. January 12, 1885, d. June 15, 1949
MotherHannah Jane Pilant1,2,4,3 b. January 9, 1896, d. January 17, 1977
     Her married name was Marucci.3 Her Social Security Number was 304-16-4968.3 Her married name was Howard.2 Her married name was Kapper.3 Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey married John A. Howard Jr.2 Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey married Unknown Kapper.3 Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey married Unknown Marucci.3,5 Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey was born on February 3, 1919 at Tecumseh, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,5 She died on April 2, 1990 at Mount Holly Township, Burlington Co., New Jersey, at age 71.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 332, District 82-49, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1940Shirt factory office laborer4

Family 1

Unknown Marucci
Marriage*Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey married Unknown Marucci.3,5 

Family 2

Unknown Kapper
Marriage*Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey married Unknown Kapper.3 

Family 3

John A. Howard Jr. b. circa 1909
Marriage*Winona Nadine "Peggy" Chancey married John A. Howard Jr.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Noah Chancey obituary in the Jun 16, 1949 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.

Joseph Butts1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1861, d. November 12, 1948
     Joseph Butts was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3 He was born on January 18, 1861 at Indiana.2,3 He married Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant, daughter of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on April 14, 1889 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,4 Joseph Butts married Octavia M. Pilant, daughter of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on November 25, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 Joseph Butts died on November 12, 1948 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 87.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 456, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1910Dwelling 62, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 73, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 9, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1900Fireman2
1910Farmer5
1930Farmer6
1940Farmer7

Family 1

Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant b. circa 1871, d. before November 29, 1899
Marriage*Joseph Butts married Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant, daughter of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on April 14, 1889 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Octavia M. Pilant b. January 12, 1860, d. October 30, 1948
Marriage*Joseph Butts married Octavia M. Pilant, daughter of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on November 25, 1899 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2798] Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1410397
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.

Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts1,2,3,4

F, b. March 11, 1890, d. March 26, 1992
FatherJoseph Butts1,5,3 b. January 18, 1861, d. November 12, 1948
MotherSarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant1 b. circa 1871, d. before November 29, 1899
     Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,6 Her married name was Mason.4 She married Unknown Mason.4 Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts was born on March 11, 1890 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3 As of July 3, 1910,her married name was Suttie.2 She married James C. Suttie on July 3, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 As of December 20, 1946,her married name was Norman.4 Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts married Vern Albert Norman on December 20, 1946 at Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana.4 As of December 19, 1956,her married name was Carrico.4 Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts married John Harvey Carrico on December 19, 1956 at Vigo Co., Indiana.4 Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts died on March 26, 1992 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 102.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 456, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 62, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 36, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 249, District 34, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 79, District 84-43, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1930Slaughter house laborer8
1940Factory worker9

Family 1

Unknown Mason
Marriage*Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts married Unknown Mason.4 

Family 2

James C. Suttie b. November 8, 1888, d. November 17, 1928
Marriage*Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts married James C. Suttie on July 3, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 
Child

Family 3

Vern Albert Norman b. November 20, 1898, d. May 23, 1948
Marriage*Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts married Vern Albert Norman on December 20, 1946 at Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana.4 

Family 4

John Harvey Carrico b. April 14, 1902, d. October 1, 1957
Marriage*Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts married John Harvey Carrico on December 19, 1956 at Vigo Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Letha Butts1,2

F, b. August 13, 1896, d. November 23, 1900
FatherJoseph Butts1,3,2 b. January 18, 1861, d. November 12, 1948
MotherSarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant1,2 b. circa 1871, d. before November 29, 1899
     Letha Butts was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2 She was born on August 13, 1896 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,2 She died on November 23, 1900 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 4.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 456, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

James C. Suttie1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 8, 1888, d. November 17, 1928
     James C. Suttie was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.4,5 He was born on November 8, 1888 at Cardonia, Clay Co., Indiana.2,5 He married Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts, daughter of Joseph Butts and Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant, on July 3, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 James C. Suttie died on November 17, 1928 at Cardonia, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 40; Died in a mine accident.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1920Coal miner3

Family

Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts b. March 11, 1890, d. March 26, 1992
Marriage*James C. Suttie married Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts, daughter of Joseph Butts and Sarah Amanda/Arminta Pilant, on July 3, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5360] Cottage Hill Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Joseph Crosser Suttie1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. November 23, 1911, d. February 1, 1988
FatherJames C. Suttie1,3,5,6,7,8 b. November 8, 1888, d. November 17, 1928
MotherFelitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts1,2,3,5,6,7,8 b. March 11, 1890, d. March 26, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 307-05-0552.4 Joseph Crosser Suttie was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.7 He was born on November 23, 1911 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.3,4,6,7,9 He married Gladys Etta Matthews on December 23, 1935 at Indiana.8,10 Joseph Crosser Suttie died on February 1, 1988 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 76.4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 249, District 34, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 103, District 84-43, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1940Laborer11

Family

Gladys Etta Matthews b. January 16, 1915, d. February 22, 2014
Marriage*Joseph Crosser Suttie married Gladys Etta Matthews on December 23, 1935 at Indiana.8,10 
Child
  • Joanne Christine Suttie10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  9. [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.
  10. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Gladys Etta Cox obituary in the Feb 24, 2014 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Etta Matthews1,2

F, b. January 16, 1915, d. February 22, 2014
     Gladys Etta Matthews was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,2 She was born on January 16, 1915 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.1,2 As of December 23, 1935,her married name was Suttie.1 She married Joseph Crosser Suttie, son of James C. Suttie and Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts, on December 23, 1935 at Indiana.1,2 Gladys Etta Matthews died on February 22, 2014 at Indiana at age 99.2 She Gladys Etta Cox, 99, of Terre Haute, passed away on Feb. 22, 2014, at 2:05 p.m. She was born in Evansville on Jan. 16, 1915, to Jacob Matthews and Mary Jane (Lively) Matthews. Gladys was a member of Union Baptist Church. She also held membership in the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 43, Eagles Aerie 291, and Caldron of Kerman Grotto. Gladys is survived by her husband of 16 years, Edgar Cox; daughter, Joanne Hayden; stepdaughters, Janet Roach and husband Wayne, and Linda Miller; stepson, Edward Cox and wife Barbara; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Suttie in 1988; and her sister, Elsie Whalen. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. on February 24, 2014.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 103, District 84-43, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana4

Family

Joseph Crosser Suttie b. November 23, 1911, d. February 1, 1988
Marriage*Gladys Etta Matthews married Joseph Crosser Suttie, son of James C. Suttie and Felitia/Fleltia May "Fletie" Butts, on December 23, 1935 at Indiana.1,2 
Child
  • Joanne Christine Suttie2

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Gladys Etta Cox obituary in the Feb 24, 2014 edition.
  3. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.