Mary Jane Muncy1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 23, 1896, d. September 17, 1964
FatherJames Van Buren Muncy1,3,4,5 b. April 24, 1869, d. February 11, 1968
MotherSarah Frances "Sallie" Reynolds1,3,4 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 18, 1916
     Mary Jane Muncy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5 She was born on April 23, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married Elmer Adolphus Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 As of August 15, 1918,her married name was Poff.4 Mary Jane Muncy died on September 17, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.2,3,5 She Mental Test Set Mental Test Set For Man Charged In Wife's Death. Elmer A. Poff, 71 — who has been charged with the Thursday slaying of his wife — was sent to De Jarnett State Sanitorium in Staunton Friday to undergo testing. His wife, Mary Jane Muncy Poff, 68, was beaten to death Thursday about noon with a hammer. Poff was in Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke prior to being transferred to Staunton. He was in satisfactory condition before his transfer with wounds on the head, neck and wrist. Police said that Poff attempted to take his own life. Besides her husband, Mrs. Poff is survived by her father, James W. Muncy, Montgomery County; one daughter, Mrs. Emory Haga, Roanoke; one stepson, Bernard Poff, Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. A. R. Wilkerson, Salem. Burial will be at Sherwood. on September 19, 1964.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 33, District 75, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 276, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 182, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 330, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 233, District 120-32, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Elmer Adolphus Poff b. February 5, 1893, d. October 5, 1967
Marriage*Mary Jane Muncy married Elmer Adolphus Poff, son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jane Muncy Poff obituary in the Sep 19, 1964 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lawrence E. Poff obituary in the Sep 17, 1919 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Virginia Poff Haga obituary in the Jul 6, 2002 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harvey Reed Meadows1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 14, 1883, d. March 6, 1924
FatherPeter George W. Meadows6,4,5 b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherSarah J. Walters6,7,4,5 b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
     Harvey Reed Meadows was born on April 14, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card and death certificate have a birth date of Apr 22, 1883.3,2,4,5 He married Bertha Edna Price, daughter of John Henry Price and Eliza Rosabelle "Ellie" Dickerson, on April 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Harvey Reed Meadows died on March 6, 1924 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 40.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 2, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1912Farmer2

Family

Bertha Edna Price b. May 2, 1894, d. May 8, 1980
Marriage*Harvey Reed Meadows married Bertha Edna Price, daughter of John Henry Price and Eliza Rosabelle "Ellie" Dickerson, on April 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Ruby Poff obit in the Mar 26, 2000 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Dannie Lillian Meadows1,2,3

F, b. September, 1887, d. February 24, 1924
FatherPeter George W. Meadows1,2,5 b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherSarah J. Walters1,4,2,5 b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
     Dannie Lillian Meadows was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born in September, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of June 26, 1916,her married name was Bowles.5 She married Grover Cleveland Bowles on June 26, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 Dannie Lillian Meadows died on February 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 2, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 177, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Grover Cleveland Bowles b. October 11, 1884, d. June 23, 1928
Marriage*Dannie Lillian Meadows married Grover Cleveland Bowles on June 26, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina May Bowles Collins obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Terry Lee Meadows1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 27, 1893, d. January 23, 1985
FatherPeter George W. Meadows1 b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherSarah J. Walters1,2 b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
     His Social Security Number was 518-28-6680.7 Terry Lee Meadows was buried at Canyon Hill Cemetery, 2024 N Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.5 He was born on May 27, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date May 27, 1892.3,7,5,8,6 He married Ina Minnie Mae Case on May 20, 1945.5 Terry Lee Meadows died on January 23, 1985 at Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 91.7,5,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 2, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 6, District 23-43, Snake River, Malheur Co., Oregon4
1950Dwelling 260, District 14-17, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho9

Occupation

1940Rancher4
1950City sewer pipe worker9

Family

Ina Minnie Mae Case b. March 29, 1906, d. September 6, 1994
Marriage*Terry Lee Meadows married Ina Minnie Mae Case on May 20, 1945.5 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3925] Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 3, 1900, d. June 22, 1950
FatherPeter George W. Meadows1,7 b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherSarah J. Walters1,2 b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
     Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho.4,5,7 He was born on February 3, 1900 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,8,5,6,7 He married Sudie Mae Skeen on November 13, 1923 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.9,10,11 Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows died on June 22, 1950 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 50.3,5,7 He Hezekiah William Meadows, 50, Meridian farmer, died Thursday in a Boise hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1900, at Pilot, Va. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sudie Meadows, Meridian; a son, George Meadows, Boise, and a brother, Harry Meadows, Caldwell. Interment will be at Meridian. on June 23, 1950.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 2, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 132, District 49, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho12
1940Dwelling 188, District 1-53, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho13
1950Dwelling 229, District 1-110, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho14

Occupation

1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13
1950Farmer14

Family

Sudie Mae Skeen b. May 21, 1902, d. June 27, 1979
Marriage*Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows married Sudie Mae Skeen on November 13, 1923 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.9,10,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.
  4. [S6120] Meridian Cemetery, Ada Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Hezekiah William Meadows obituary in the Jun 23, 1950 edition.
  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. [S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  10. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Sudie Mae Adams obituary in the Jun 28, 1979 edition.
  11. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S2586] Tri-City Herald, From the George Elwood Meadows obituary in the Sep 23, 2011 edition.

Sudie Mae Skeen1,2,3

F, b. May 21, 1902, d. June 27, 1979
     Sudie Mae Skeen was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho.4,5 She was born on May 21, 1902 at Nocona, Montague Co., Texas.4,5 As of November 13, 1923,her married name was Meadows.2 She married Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows, son of Peter George W. Meadows and Sarah J. Walters, on November 13, 1923 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.2,5,3 Sudie Mae Skeen died on June 27, 1979 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 77.4,5 She Services for Sudie Mae Adams, 77, of 616 16th Ave. N., Nampa, who died Wednesday at a Boise hospital, will be conducted Friday. Interment will be in Meridian Cemetery. She was born May 21, 1902. at Nacona, Texas. She moved to Meridian in 1906, where she was reared and educated. She married H.W. Meadows in 1923 at Meridian. He died in June 1950. She married Guy Adams in December 1952 at Meridian. He died in June 1973. She was a member of the Lower Fairview Community Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Meadows of Richland, Wash; a sister, Eva Coleman of Melba; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and a sister. Pallbearers will be Dale Bates, Vyrl Ewing, Henry Torkelson, Jimmie James, Larry James and Dale Jordan. on June 28, 1979.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 49, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho1
1940Dwelling 188, District 1-53, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho6
1950Dwelling 229, District 1-110, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho7

Family

Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows b. February 3, 1900, d. June 22, 1950
Marriage*Sudie Mae Skeen married Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows, son of Peter George W. Meadows and Sarah J. Walters, on November 13, 1923 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.2,5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  3. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  4. [S6120] Meridian Cemetery, Ada Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Sudie Mae Adams obituary in the Jun 28, 1979 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2586] Tri-City Herald, From the George Elwood Meadows obituary in the Sep 23, 2011 edition.
  9. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Hezekiah William Meadows obituary in the Jun 23, 1950 edition.

George Elwood Meadows1,2,3,4

M, b. April 15, 1927, d. September 21, 2011
FatherHezekiah William "Bill" Meadows1,5,2,6,7 b. February 3, 1900, d. June 22, 1950
MotherSudie Mae Skeen1,5,2,6,7 b. May 21, 1902, d. June 27, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 519-34-2880.4 George Elwood Meadows was born on April 15, 1927 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.4,2,8 He married Clarice J. Ewing on February 27, 1948 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.9,8 George Elwood Meadows died on September 21, 2011 at Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington, at age 84.2,4,3 He George Elwood Meadows, 84 of Kennewick, WA, passed away at his home, on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. George was born in Weiser, Idaho, son of H. William Meadows and Sudie Mae Meadows. He received a Chemistry degree from the College of Idaho, in Caldwell, Idaho. He worked as a Nuclear Engineer for Westinghouse and later Battelle. In his earlier years he enjoyed fly fishing and prospecting all over the West. The last 22 years he and his wife Clarice have enjoyed the winter months in Scottsdale, Arizona. Then returning to spend the summers in the Tri Cities. Surviving are Wife, Clarice Meadows of 64 years, daughter, Dr. Deborah Meadows and Husband Michael Grinnell. Two grandsons, and a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by father, H. William Meadows, mother, Sudie Mae Meadows. on September 23, 2011.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 49, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho1
1940Dwelling 188, District 1-53, White Cross, Ada Co., Idaho5

Family

Clarice J. Ewing b. circa 1929
Marriage*George Elwood Meadows married Clarice J. Ewing on February 27, 1948 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.9,8 
Child
  • Dr. Deborah R. Meadows2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2586] Tri-City Herald, From the George Elwood Meadows obituary in the Sep 23, 2011 edition.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Hezekiah William Meadows obituary in the Jun 23, 1950 edition.
  7. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Sudie Mae Adams obituary in the Jun 28, 1979 edition.
  8. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  9. [S884] Upper Snake River Family History Center and Ricks College, Idaho, Marriage Index, 1842-1996.

Hannah Shephard1,2

F, b. circa 1841
     Hannah Shephard was born circa 1841 at Ohio.3 As of March 14, 1858,her married name was Poff.2 She married John Poff, son of Michael Poff and Sarah "Sally" Whitenack, on March 14, 1858 at Berrien Co., Michigan.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 419, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3

Family

John Poff b. May 3, 1838, d. April 22, 1902
Marriage*Hannah Shephard married John Poff, son of Michael Poff and Sarah "Sally" Whitenack, on March 14, 1858 at Berrien Co., Michigan.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S6055] Unknown compiler, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1441] South Bend Area Genealogical Society, St. Joseph Co. Indiana Cemetery Transcriptions, Vol. 5.

James F. Poff1,2

M, b. circa May 27, 1859, d. August 12, 1860
FatherJohn Poff1,2 b. May 3, 1838, d. April 22, 1902
MotherHannah Shephard1,2 b. circa 1841
     James F. Poff was buried at Portage Prairie Cemetery, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 He was born circa May 27, 1859 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 He died on August 12, 1860 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 419, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1441] South Bend Area Genealogical Society, St. Joseph Co. Indiana Cemetery Transcriptions, Vol. 5.

Martha Wolverton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 8, 1863, d. August 21, 1931
FatherBurroughs Wolverton1 b. circa 1808, d. June 26, 1879
MotherElizabeth Ann Poff1,2 b. circa 1821, d. January 17, 1900
     Martha Wolverton was buried at Saint Joseph New Cemetery, 4500 Foley Road, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.6,7 She was born on August 8, 1863 at Indiana.7,8 As of November 3, 1885,her married name was Hague.3 She married Albert Hague on November 3, 1885 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 As of December 12, 1892,her married name was McAllister.4 Martha Wolverton married Thomas J. McAllister on December 12, 1892 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.4,7,5 Martha Wolverton died on August 21, 1931 at Bellevue, Campbell Co., Kentucky, at age 68.7 She Martha McAllister (nee Wolverton), beloved wife of Thomas McAllister, at her residence, 303 Van Voast ave., Bellevue, Ky., aged 68 years. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. on August 23, 1931.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 210, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1880Dwelling 174, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1900Dwelling 5, District 52, Ward 6, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio8
1910Dwelling 133, District 210, Ward 18, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio9
1920Dwelling 71, District 281, Ward 16, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio10
1930Dwelling 396, District 21, Bellevue, Campbell Co., Kentucky11

Family 1

Albert Hague
Marriage*Martha Wolverton married Albert Hague on November 3, 1885 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 

Family 2

Thomas J. McAllister b. January, 1861, d. March 5, 1936
Marriage*Martha Wolverton married Thomas J. McAllister on December 12, 1892 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.4,7,5 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  5. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Martha McAllister obituary in the Aug 23, 1931 edition.
  6. [S8100] Saint Joseph New Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Jane "Jennie" Kniss1,2

F, b. November 20, 1872, d. April 23, 1952
FatherMichael Kniss1,2 b. September 29, 1846, d. December 31, 1898
MotherMary Ellen Wolverton1,2 b. October 8, 1848, d. August 3, 1924
     Mary Jane "Jennie" Kniss was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 209 Laurel Street, Kalkaska, Kalkaska Co., Michigan.3 She was born on November 20, 1872 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1,3 As of December 27, 1892,her married name was Oleson.2 She married Oluf Oleson on December 27, 1892 at Kalkaska Co., Michigan.2 Mary Jane "Jennie" Kniss died on April 23, 1952 at Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan, at age 79.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 91, Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan4
1910Dwelling 17, District 111, Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan5
1920Dwelling 44, District 227, Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan6
1930Dwelling 19, District 10, Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan7
1940Dwelling 1, District 40-10, Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan8
1950Dwelling 3, District 40-10, Oliver, Kalkaska Co., Michigan9

Family

Oluf Oleson b. August 31, 1866, d. September 12, 1955
Marriage*Mary Jane "Jennie" Kniss married Oluf Oleson on December 27, 1892 at Kalkaska Co., Michigan.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S6062] Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6064] Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, online https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/?fh_id=11317, From the Emma Oleson Lewis Gath obituary.
  11. [S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.

John F. Poff1

M, b. August 28, 1861, d. May 24, 1862
FatherJohn Poff1 b. May 3, 1838, d. April 22, 1902
MotherHannah Shephard1 b. circa 1841
     John F. Poff was buried at Portage Prairie Cemetery, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He was born on August 28, 1861 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He died on May 24, 1862 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S1441] South Bend Area Genealogical Society, St. Joseph Co. Indiana Cemetery Transcriptions, Vol. 5.

Caryl Emmet Bucher1,2,3

M, b. November 29, 1903, d. September 24, 1961
FatherCaleb R. Bucher4,5 b. March 18, 1880, d. August 24, 1967
MotherElizabeth A. "Libby" Wolverton4,5,6,7,2 b. August, 1880, d. June 2, 1963
     Caryl Emmet Bucher was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery (also known as Fruitport Cemetery), Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, Muskegon Co., Michigan.1 He was born on November 29, 1903 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,8,3 He died on September 24, 1961 at age 57.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 222, District 146, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1920Dwelling 142, District 249, Ward 4, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 150, District 14, Moorland, Muskegon Co., Michigan6
1940Dwelling 203, District 61-15, Moorland, Muskegon Co., Michigan2
1950Dwelling 197, District 61-5, Casnovia, Muskegon Co., Michigan7

Occupation

1930Foundry crane operator6
1940Auto mechanic2
1950Farmer7

Citations

  1. [S5704] Pine Hill Cemetery, Muskegon Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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.

Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 4, 1914, d. October 13, 2011
FatherCaleb R. Bucher1,4,5 b. March 18, 1880, d. August 24, 1967
MotherElizabeth A. "Libby" Wolverton1,2,4,5 b. August, 1880, d. June 2, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 379-01-3857.6 Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery (also known as Fruitport Cemetery), Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, Muskegon Co., Michigan.5,7 She was born on June 4, 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,6,5 As of May 1, 1937,her married name was Lappo.4 She married Mitchell Frank Lappo on May 1, 1937 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.3,4,5 Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher died on October 13, 2011 at Muskegon Co., Michigan, at age 97.6,5 She Mrs. Clarissa W. Lappo, 97, surrounded by family, made a peaceful transition to the other side to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. She was born in South Bend, Ind. June 4, 1914 to Caleb and Libby (Wolverton) Bucher and married Mitchell Lappo May 5, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1989. Clarissa had been a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother and supportive wife. She was an active member of Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ and the Fruitport Lady Lions. Clarissa enjoyed her gardening, bowling, golfing, world traveling and was a great cook. But foremost was always her family. Survivors include her daughter, Clarajane "CJ" Middlecamp of Fruitport; grandchildren, Alyson Middlecamp of Sparta, Seth (Kim Jonkers) Middlecamp of Fruitport, Lisa (David) Middlecamp-Lowder of North Muskegon and Wendolyn (Brian) Thomas of Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Seth Jr., Destiny, Zoey, Meghan and Natali; and great-great-granddaughter, Anne Adele. Interment at Fruitport Cemetery. on October 27, 2011.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 142, District 249, Ward 4, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 150, District 14, Moorland, Muskegon Co., Michigan2
1940Dwelling 307, District 61-51, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan8

Family

Mitchell Frank Lappo b. October 14, 1916, d. December 21, 1989
Marriage*Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher married Mitchell Frank Lappo on May 1, 1937 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.3,4,5 
Child

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. [S5703] Muskegon Chronicle, From the Harmon W. Nelund obituary in the May 1, 1981 edition.
  4. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S5705] Oceana's Herald-Journal, From the Clarissa W. Lappo obituary in the Oct 27, 2011 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5704] Pine Hill Cemetery, Muskegon Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S15007] Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.sytsemafh.com, From the Clarajane Middlecamp obituary.

Andrew Yeakey1

M, d. before January 9, 1920
     Andrew Yeakey married Clara Cecilia Smith.1 Andrew Yeakey died before January 9, 1920; His wife Clarissa was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.2

Family

Clara Cecilia Smith b. February 25, 1861, d. August 28, 1947
Marriage*He married Clara Cecilia Smith.1 

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Roscoe Merrill1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
FatherAlbert Merrill1,7,4,6 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,4,6 b. June 16, 1858, d. April 28, 1902
     William Roscoe Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,6 He was born on May 20, 1887 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,8,4,5,6 He married Ida Elizabeth Kreisher on August 4, 1917 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,6,9,10 William Roscoe Merrill died on January 25, 1945 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 57.5,6,9,10 He William (Mike) Merrill, 57, rural route No. 2, Bremen, 8:55 p. m. Thursday in St. Joseph hospital, Mishawaka. Ill eight months. Born in St. Joseph county. Married Ida Elizabeth Kreisher in South Bend Aug. 4, 1917. Among survivors are a sister, Edna Merrill, South Bend, and half-sister, Mrs. Eva Phillips, Mishawaka. on January 26, 1945.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 219, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana11
1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana12
1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana13
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana14

Occupation

1910Farm laborer11
1920Farm laborer12
1930Farmer13

Family

Ida Elizabeth Kreisher b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
Marriage*William Roscoe Merrill married Ida Elizabeth Kreisher on August 4, 1917 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,6,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Merrill obituary in the Jan 26, 1945 edition.
  10. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Ida Elizabeth Merrill obituary in the Dec 22, 1948 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  16. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Floyd Earl Merrill1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 25, 1892, d. September 2, 1972
FatherAlbert Merrill1,8,5,9 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,5,9 b. June 16, 1858, d. April 28, 1902
     Floyd Earl Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.10,7 His Social Security Number was 317-07-1884.11 He was born on January 25, 1892 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,11,4,5,7 He married Maude Belle Kreisher on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 Floyd Earl Merrill died on September 2, 1972 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 80.11,5,6,7 He Floyd Earl Merrill, 80, of U.S. 31, Lakeville, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday in Osteopathic Hospital. He had been in failing health for five years. He was a retired livestock hauler. Born on Jan. 25, 1892, in St. Joseph County, he had lived in the area all of his life. He married Maude E. Kreisher in 1912. She survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wright and Mrs. Glenn Myers of Lakeville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a sister, Miss Edna Merrill of South Bend. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery. on September 3, 1972.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 162, District 96, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana12
1940Dwelling 94, District 71-47, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana13
1950Dwelling 79, District 71-96, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana14

Occupation

1930Farmer12
1940Truck driver13
1950Truck driver14

Family

Maude Belle Kreisher b. August 24, 1892, d. February 14, 1981
Marriage*Floyd Earl Merrill married Maude Belle Kreisher on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Maude E. Merrill obituary in the Feb 14, 1981 edition.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Floyd Earl Merrill obituary in the Sep 3, 1972 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S2470] Pharos-Tribune, From the Bertha Ellen Dixson obituary in the Dec 13, 1952 edition.
  10. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Vernia Gertrude Merrill1,2

F, b. March 12, 1894, d. October 19, 1919
FatherAlbert Merrill1,2 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,2 b. June 16, 1858, d. April 28, 1902
     Vernia Gertrude Merrill was buried at Lamb's Settlement Cemetery, 66521 Miami Highway, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 Her married name was Schoenradt.2 She married Paul August Schoenradt.2 Vernia Gertrude Merrill was born on March 12, 1894 at Indiana.2 She died on October 19, 1919 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 25.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1

Family

Paul August Schoenradt b. December 17, 1898, d. October 7, 1963
Marriage*Vernia Gertrude Merrill married Paul August Schoenradt.2 

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. [S15013] Lamb's Settlement Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.

Edna May Merrill1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 7, 1897, d. June 17, 1991
FatherAlbert Merrill1,2,6,7,8 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,7,8 b. June 16, 1858, d. April 28, 1902
     Edna May Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,5,9 Her Social Security Number was 312-03-1382.10 She and James Henry Hatt were divorced.4 Edna May Merrill was born on August 7, 1897 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3,10,5,9 As of October 11, 1920,her married name was Hatt.11 She married James Henry Hatt on October 12, 1920 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.7 As of January 5, 1965,her married name was Alsup.4 Edna May Merrill married Marvin Ross Alsup on January 5, 1965 at La Porte Co., Indiana.4 Edna May Merrill died on June 17, 1991 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 93.3,10,5,9 She Edna Merrill, Aug 7, 1897 - June 17, 1991. Edna Merrill, 93, of Carlyle Healthcare Center, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday in the nursing home. Miss Merrill was born Aug. 7, 1897. There are no known survivors. Burial will be at Southlawn Cemetery. on June 18, 1991.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 204, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 65, District 252, Ward 5, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana12
1940Dwelling 386, District 71-1, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana13
1950Dwelling 181, District 99-111, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana14

Occupation

1920Office worker12
1940Laundry superintendent13
1950Laundry superintendent14

Family 1

James Henry Hatt b. February 8, 1902, d. March 31, 1962
Divorce*Edna May Merrill and James Henry Hatt were divorced.4 
Marriage* Edna May Merrill married James Henry Hatt on October 12, 1920 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.7 

Family 2

Marvin Ross Alsup b. July 9, 1893, d. November 28, 1965
Marriage*Edna May Merrill married Marvin Ross Alsup on January 5, 1965 at La Porte Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  5. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S2470] Pharos-Tribune, From the Bertha Ellen Dixson obituary in the Dec 13, 1952 edition.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna Merrill obituary in the Jun 18, 1991 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ida Elizabeth Kreisher1,2,3,4

F, b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
     Ida Elizabeth Kreisher was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,5 She was born on August 4, 1886 at Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,5 As of August 4, 1917,her married name was Merrill.1 She married William Roscoe Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on August 4, 1917 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3,4,5 Ida Elizabeth Kreisher died on December 21, 1948 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 62.2,3,5 She Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Merrill, aged, 62, rural route No. 2, Bremen, Ind., on the Osborne road, died at 2 p. m., Tuesday in her home. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage earlier in the day. Born near Lakeville Aug. 4, 1886, had spent her life in this vicinity. Her husband, William R. Merrill, to whom she was married Aug. 4, 1917, died Jan. 25, 1945. Surviving are two sons, Glenn and Kenneth, rural route No. 2, Bremen; two grandchildren and three sisters, Miss Bertha Mae Kreisher, rural route No. 2, Bremen; Mrs. Cora Fisher, of Mishawaka, and Mrs. Maude Merrill, of Lakeville. Burial will be in Southlawn cemetery. on December 22, 1948.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Family

William Roscoe Merrill b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
Marriage*Ida Elizabeth Kreisher married William Roscoe Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on August 4, 1917 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Merrill obituary in the Jan 26, 1945 edition.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Ida Elizabeth Merrill obituary in the Dec 22, 1948 edition.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  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.

Glen Edgar Merrill1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 24, 1918, d. September 30, 1973
FatherWilliam Roscoe Merrill1,2,7,3,4,8 b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Kreisher1,2,7,3,4,8 b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 314-16-1206.9 Glen Edgar Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,5,10,11 He and Catherine Lucille Sauer were divorced.4 Glen Edgar Merrill was born on September 24, 1918 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,5,10,9,6,11 He married Catherine Lucille Sauer on February 26, 1948 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.3,11 Glen Edgar Merrill died on September 30, 1973 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 55.4,5,10,12,11 He Glen E. Merrill, 55, of Rt. 1, Lakeville, died early Sunday in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Marion, after an illness of three years. He was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Marshall County and had lived in the area all his life. In 1949 he married Catherine Sauer, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Wayne E. of South Bend, Larry A. and Michael E. of Lakeville, and Ivan of Louisville, Ky; two daughters, Mrs. Irma M. Daniels of Nappanee and Miss Glenda D. Merrill of Louisville; and a brother, Kenneth of Lakeville. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. Mr. Merrill was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. on October 2, 1973.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Farm hand7

Family

Catherine Lucille Sauer b. September 3, 1929, d. October 31, 2013
Divorce*Glen Edgar Merrill and Catherine Lucille Sauer were divorced.4 
Marriage* Glen Edgar Merrill married Catherine Lucille Sauer on February 26, 1948 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.3,11 
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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Ida Elizabeth Merrill obituary in the Dec 22, 1948 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Glen E. Merrill obituary in the Oct 2, 1973 edition.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 3, 1920, d. August 4, 1993
FatherWilliam Roscoe Merrill1,6,2,4,7,8 b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Kreisher1,6,2,4,7,8 b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 303-22-4679.8 Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr. was buried at Bremen Municipal Cemetery, 100 East 2nd Street, Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on April 3, 1920 at Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,4,5,8,9 He married Velma I. Sauer on March 25, 1944 at Indiana.3,4,5,10 Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr. died on August 4, 1993 at Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 73.3,4,5,8,11,10 He Kenneth O. Merrill Sr., 73, of 68200 Riley Trail, died at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday in his home after an illness. Mr. Merrill retired from Wheelabrator-Frye Corp., Mishawaka, and Potato Creek State Park after 15 years of service in maintenance. He was born April 3, 1920, in St. Joseph County, and was a lifelong area resident. On March 25, 1944, in Woodland, he married Velma I. Sauer. She survives with two daughters, Dixie Kertai Howell of Bremen and Donna Cormican Roush of Lakeville; a son, Kenneth O. Jr. of Bremen; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of Potato Creek State Park Bass Club and Lakeville Conservation Club. on August 5, 1993.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family

Velma I. Sauer b. September 26, 1927, d. January 18, 2009
Marriage*Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr. married Velma I. Sauer on March 25, 1944 at Indiana.3,4,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S6068] Bremen Municipal Cemetery, Marshall Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Kenneth O. Merrill, Sr. obituary in the Aug 5, 1993 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Ida Elizabeth Merrill obituary in the Dec 22, 1948 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S8732] Palmer Funeral Homes, online www.palmerfuneralhomes.com, From the Velma I. Merrill obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S15017] Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, online www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com, From the Dixie L. Howell obituary.
  13. [S8732] Palmer Funeral Homes, online www.palmerfuneralhomes.com, From the Kenneth O. Merrill, Jr. obituary.
  14. [S8732] Palmer Funeral Homes, online www.palmerfuneralhomes.com, From the Donna C. Roush obituary.

Maude Belle Kreisher1,2,3,4

F, b. August 24, 1892, d. February 14, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 313-20-4423.5 Maude Belle Kreisher was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,2,7 She was born on August 24, 1892 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,6,2 As of April 16, 1913,her married name was Merrill.1 She married Floyd Earl Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 Maude Belle Kreisher died on February 14, 1981 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 88.5,6,2 She Mrs. Maude E. Merrill, 88, formerly of 68146 U.S. 31, Lakeville, died at 2:55 a.m. today in the Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 24, 1892, in Lakeville, and had lived in the area all her life. On April 19, 1912, in Lakeville, she married Floyd Earl Merrill, who died on Sept. 2, 1972. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Wright and Mrs. Elsie Myers, both of Lakeville; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. on February 14, 1981.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 162, District 96, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 94, District 71-47, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana9
1950Dwelling 79, District 71-96, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10

Family

Floyd Earl Merrill b. January 25, 1892, d. September 2, 1972
Marriage*Maude Belle Kreisher married Floyd Earl Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Floyd Earl Merrill obituary in the Sep 3, 1972 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Maude E. Merrill obituary in the Feb 14, 1981 edition.
  7. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Snyder1

F, b. circa 1863
     Mary Snyder was born circa 1863 at Indiana.2 As of December 24, 1907,her married name was Merrill.1 She married Albert Merrill on December 24, 1907 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 420, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2

Family

Albert Merrill b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
Marriage*Mary Snyder married Albert Merrill on December 24, 1907 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
FatherOmar Delbert Phillips5,6,1,3,7,8,9 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill5,6,1,3,7,8,9 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,10,11 He was born on April 10, 1897 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,3,4 He married Gladys Illean Ameigh on March 1, 1921 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.7,12,11 Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. died on January 22, 1962 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.3,11 He Cloyd D. Phillips, 64, of Garver Lake, Edwardsburg, Mich., a retired Mishawaka fireman, died unexpectedly at 3 p.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He had been ill only a few hours and death apparently followed a heart attack. Mr. Phillips was born in South Bend and came to Mishawaka 40 years ago from that city. He joined the Mishawaka Fire. Dept., in 1920 and was retired in 1955. He married Gladys Ameigh in St. Joseph, Mich., Dec. 1, 1920. Surviving are his widow; one son, Cloyd D. Phillips Jr., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Le Mon, of Mishawaka, and Mrs. Louis Paszli, of South Bend; six grandchildren; three brothers, Clifford, Clarence and Kenneth Phillips, all of Mishawaka, and one sister, Mrs. Herbert Rogers, of Juno Lake, Edwardsburg, Mich. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Phillips was a member of the First Church of God and the Indiana Firemen's Assn. Pallbearers will be Larry Deal, Charles Fisher, Vene Ferrell, George Dentino and Richard and Forrest Good. on January 23, 1962.11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 47, District 72, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan5
1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1920Woolen company packer1
1930City fireman2
1940Fireman13

Family

Gladys Illean Ameigh b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
Marriage*Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. married Gladys Illean Ameigh on March 1, 1921 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.7,12,11 
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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Eva May Merrill Phillips obituary in the Nov 20, 1951 edition.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Omar D. Phillips obituary in the Jul 30, 1945 edition.
  10. [S5907] Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Cloyd D. Phillips obituary in the Jan 23, 1962 edition.
  12. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gladys A. Phillips obituary in the Mar 21, 1995 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  15. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.
  16. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Evelyn Phillips Smith obituary in the Nov 14, 1957 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clifford David "Tom" Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 15, 1899, d. March 17, 1963
FatherOmar Delbert Phillips1,2,3,4,6,8,9 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,3,4,6,8,10,9 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 309-10-6885.11 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 He was born on January 15, 1899 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,11,7 He married Edna Mildred McGrew on July 14, 1923 at Berrien Co., Michigan.5,6 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips and Edna Mildred McGrew were divorced before April 18, 1930.4,12 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips died on March 17, 1963 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 64.4,13 He Clifford (Tom) Phillips, 64, of 107 N. Spring St., died Sunday morning in the veterans' hospital at Fort Wayne, Ind. following an illness of about four months. He entered the hospital two weeks ago. He was born in South Bend and had always. lived in this vicinity, He was an employee of Ball-Band plant for 40 years. Surviving are a son, Robert W. Phillips, of Mishawaka; brothers, Clarence and Kenneth Phillips, also of Mishawaka; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Rogers, Juno Lake, Mich., and four grandchildren. on March 18, 1963.13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 47, District 72, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan1
1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 169, District 97-72, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana14
1950Dwelling 151, District 71-39, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1920Woolen company shoemaker3
1940Auto factory worker14
1950Rubber company worker10

Family

Edna Mildred McGrew b. March 24, 1899, d. June, 1956
Marriage*Clifford David "Tom" Phillips married Edna Mildred McGrew on July 14, 1923 at Berrien Co., Michigan.5,6 
Divorce* Clifford David "Tom" Phillips and Edna Mildred McGrew were divorced before April 18, 1930.4,12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6011] Fairview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Eva May Merrill Phillips obituary in the Nov 20, 1951 edition.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Omar D. Phillips obituary in the Jul 30, 1945 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Clifford Phillips obituary in the Mar 18, 1963 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Clarence Renslear Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 12, 1906, d. September 25, 1978
FatherOmar Delbert Phillips1,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     Clarence Renslear Phillips was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,10 His Social Security Number was 309-10-9272.11 He was born on November 12, 1906 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; His marriage certificate has a birth year of 1907.4,5,11,6,10 He married Cathleen Naomi Inks on August 26, 1939 at Fulton Co., Indiana.4,12 Clarence Renslear Phillips died on September 25, 1978 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 71.5,6,10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 147, District 71-18, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1930Auto factory laborer3
1940Rubber plant laborer7

Family

Cathleen Naomi Inks b. March 9, 1912, d. July 14, 1999
Marriage*Clarence Renslear Phillips married Cathleen Naomi Inks on August 26, 1939 at Fulton Co., Indiana.4,12 

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  6. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Eva May Merrill Phillips obituary in the Nov 20, 1951 edition.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Omar D. Phillips obituary in the Jul 30, 1945 edition.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1979] Ledger, The, From the Cathleen N. Phillips obituary in the Jul 16, 1999 edition.

Theodore Ralph Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 6, 1909, d. October 18, 1955
FatherOmar Delbert Phillips1,2,7,3,8,9,6,10 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,7,3,8,9,6,10 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     Theodore Ralph Phillips was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on July 6, 1909 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; All records, except his birth certificate, have a birth date of Jul 3, 1909.3,5,6,10 He married Anna Catherine Major on November 23, 1935 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,11 Theodore Ralph Phillips died on October 18, 1955 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 46.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1930Auto factory laborer7

Family

Anna Catherine Major b. June 21, 1914, d. June 11, 1993
Marriage*Theodore Ralph Phillips married Anna Catherine Major on November 23, 1935 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,11 

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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S6011] Fairview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Eva May Merrill Phillips obituary in the Nov 20, 1951 edition.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Omar D. Phillips obituary in the Jul 30, 1945 edition.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Anna C. Meyer obituary in the Jun 12, 1993 edition.

Kenneth Earl Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. February 3, 1914, d. February 21, 1995
FatherOmar Delbert Phillips1,2,10,4,7,11,12,9 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,10,4,7,11,12,9 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 307-09-9771.3 Kenneth Earl Phillips was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 He and Helen M. Wellman were divorced.7 Kenneth Earl Phillips was born on February 3, 1914 at Lincoln, LaPorte Co., Indiana.3,5,6,7,9,8 He married Helen M. Wellman on May 5, 1939 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.13 Kenneth Earl Phillips died on February 21, 1995 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.3,5,6,7 He Kenneth E. Phillips , 81, of Mason Street, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Hospital after an illness. Mr. Phillips retired from School of City of Mishawaka as a custodian and formerly was employed by Studebaker Corp. He was born Feb. 3, 1914, in Etna Green. He is survived by two nieces, Norma J. Hillman of Lakeland, Fla., and Mary LeMon of Mishawaka. He was a veteran of World War II. on February 23, 1995.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 147, District 71-18, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10

Family

Helen M. Wellman b. August 21, 1916, d. March 30, 2017
Divorce*Kenneth Earl Phillips and Helen M. Wellman were divorced.7 
Marriage* Kenneth Earl Phillips married Helen M. Wellman on May 5, 1939 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Kenneth E. Phillips obituary in the Feb 23, 1995 edition.
  6. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [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.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Eva May Merrill Phillips obituary in the Nov 20, 1951 edition.
  12. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Omar D. Phillips obituary in the Jul 30, 1945 edition.
  13. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.