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     Mary Stephens was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.³ She was born on May 1, 1830 at Indiana.^4,3 As of March 21, 1850,her married name was Smith.^1,2 She married William Smith on March 21, 1850 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2 Mary Stephens died on February 20, 1878 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 47.³

     William Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.³ He William Smith - Numbered among the successful farmers and pioneers of Tipton county is this worthy citizen of Liberty Twp. He is a native of Virginia, born Dec. 5, 1826, a son of Samuel and Lucy Smith, both likewise born in the Old Diminon, and of German descent. In 1834 they moved with their family to Madison county, Indiana, where they leased land. Later they went to Hancock county, Indiana, and entered and improved a good homestead. Samuel Smith was a prominent member of the Methodist church and was a class-leader. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he set a worthy example to his large family and lived to see them all respected citizens of the several communities in which they located. The youngest died in infancy and the others are named as follows: Indiana, James, John, William, Elizabeth, Hutchinson, Margaret, Catherine, Lucy A., and Harper. Catherine (Mrs. Vanmeter) and William are the only ones of the number now residents of Tipton County. William Smith has always led an agricultural life. He did not have very good educational advantages, but made the best of his limited opportunites. He remained under the parental roof until he grew to manhoood and married, and continued there for two years subsequently to his marriage. He then went to Illinois, but soon returned, liking this state better, and in 1852 he bought 160 acres of heavily timbered land in Tipton Co. This property he was not able to entirely pay for, but ere very many years had passed he was not only free from debt, but had a good bank account. Having built a cabin he proceeded industriously with the great task before him - that of clearing and putting under cultivation his homestead. At present he owns 400 acres of land, all but 60 acres of which are cleared, ditched and tiled, and each year his farm yields abundant harvests. Some years ago Mr. Smith gave his cabin to his son, and erected a commodious house, which, with good barns and other buildings, gives the farm a prosperous and thrifty appearance. In the early days of his residence here wild game was plentiful and neighbors scarce, and among other privations and hardships which he endured was that of taking his grain long distances to get it ground - no small matter, as roads had not been made to any extent. After he had partially cleared his land, Mr. Smith removed to a farm which he had purchased in the vicinity of Sharpsville, and conducted the place, at the same time operating a gristmill, which he owned for 15years or more. Then he traded and disposed some of his property and returned to his old home place, where he expects to pass the remainder of his life. Formerly he bought and shipped cattle and livestock to the city markets and otherwise took an active part in various business enterprises. He has been a true and faithful citizen, doing his duty at all times and seeking to promote the welfare of his neighbors and the community in general. He has never aspired to public office, but has given his ballot to the nominees of the Republican party. He and his family have been identified with the Methodist Episcopal church for years and at one time he was a steward in the congregation. The first wife of Mr. Smith was a Miss Mary Stevens, a native of Rush county, Indiana. She was one of the 5 children of William and Hannah (Hill) Stevens, farmers. The others are Lewis, who lives in Howard Co; Solomon and Sally of this county; and Nancy, who is deceased. The children born to our subject and his first wife were 8 in number, and only 3 survive: Mrs. Sarah Foster; Samuel G., a farmer; and William, who is managing the old homestead. The children who died while young were named Kisar, Henry J., John L., Rachel S., and Lucy H. The wife and mother was summoned to the silent land in 1877. Two years later, Mr. Smith married Mrs. Cynthia Smith, a widow and daughter of Joseph Townsend, and they have had 2 daughters. Mary A., the elder, is Mrs. William Woolridge; and the younger, Leona, is still at home. Joseph Townsend, whose sketch is printed elsewhere in the volume, is a representative citizen of this county, and is a descendant of the famous Indian princess Pocahontas, whose bravery saved the life of Captain Smith, according to the old tradition in early Virginian colonial history.¹ He was born on December 5, 1826 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Stephens, daughter of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on March 21, 1850 at Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2 William Smith married Cynthia Townsend in 1879.¹ William Smith died on August 4, 1903 at age 76.³

     Sarah A. Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.⁶ She was born in February, 1862 at Indiana.⁸ As of September 23, 1886,her married name was Foster.⁴ She married Charles Hartman Foster on September 23, 1886 at Tipton Co., Indiana.⁴ Sarah A. Smith died on April 21, 1914 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 52.^5,6

     Charles Hartman Foster was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on December 12, 1862 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^5,3,4 He married Sarah A. Smith, daughter of William Smith and Mary Stephens, on September 23, 1886 at Tipton Co., Indiana.¹ Charles Hartman Foster died on March 18, 1949 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 86.^3,4 He Charles Hartman Foster, 50, died at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Restmer Nursing Home, North Market street. Although he had been in failing health for the past years, his condition had been serious only a few weeks. He had been in the nursing home since February 26. Before that time he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Verne Davenport. Mr. Foster was born December 12, 1862, in Tipton county son of Thomas and Susan (Newlin) Foster. He was a member of the Hopewell church. He was married September 23, 1885, to Sarah A. Smith who preceded him in death in 1914. They farmed in Tipton county, in the community in which he lived practically all his life. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Davenport and Mrs. Irene Small, both of Kokomo; two brothers, James Foster of Kokomo and Harry Foster of Goldsmith; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body will be returned from the Long funeral home to the home of the daughter, Mrs. Davenport, 2020 North Jay street where friends may call after 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Beamer Methodist church, with the Rev. W. J. Briggs in charge. Burial will be in the cemetery at Sharpsville. on March 19, 1949.⁴

     Samuel Jasper Smith was buried at Goar Cemetery, Jackson, Tipton Co., Indiana.^9,8 He was born on September 22, 1865 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^10,7,8 He married Cora Curry on October 6, 1887 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,11,7 Samuel Jasper Smith died on December 2, 1930 at Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 65.^11,7,8 He Samuel J. Smith, 65 years of age, one of the best known farmers and stockman of the county, died at his home on Liberty-Cicero township line, one half mile east of Range Line road, at 8:15 Tuesday night. Pneumonia from which he had suffered for one week caused death, his condition for the past few days having been critical. Erysipelas complications also developed during his illness and were contributory to the death of this well known man who was known prominently not only in his immediate vicinity but throughout the state as a breeder of fine stock. His farm of 269 acres is one of the best in the county and his residence one of the best country homes in this section. The latter was damaged by fire recently. Samuel J. Smith was born in the community in which his death occurred in 1865, his parents being William and Mary (Stephenson) Smith, who settled west of Jackson in 1852. The mother died in 1877, leaving the deceased and two other children, Sarah and William Jr. The father remarried in 1878 and two children Mary B. and Leona E. were born to the second union. Samuel J. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Cora Curry, daughter of William and Lucinda Curry, early settlers of this county and the widow and three children survive. Mrs. Smith is a sister of Mrs. Nathan B. Smith and Charles Curry of Tipton and of Jonathan Curry and William Curry former residents who now reside in the south part of the state. The surviving children are Nollie and Paul Smith at home and Theral Smith of Traverse City. Mich. The latter reached the parental home Tuesday night having driven through from Michigan. One brother William and a sister Mrs. Ed Dawson reside in the immediate vicinity of his home. Mr. Smith was for many years a member of the Hopewell Methodist church and a man whose standing in the community was high, he having the confidence and respect of all. Funeral arrangements have not been completed at this time. on December 3, 1930.⁷

     William J. Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on December 5, 1869 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,6,5 He married Nellie Grant Bailey on March 21, 1894 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^7,8 William J. Smith died on August 16, 1954 at Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 84.⁸

     Henry J. Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.² He was born on February 27, 1853 at Indiana.² He died on September 12, 1856 at Indiana at age 3.²

     John L. Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.² He was born on February 10, 1855 at Indiana.² He died on October 18, 1856 at Indiana at age 1.²

     Rachel S. Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.² She was born on September 25, 1847 at Indiana.² She died on August 26, 1859 at Indiana at age 11.²

     Lucy H. Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.² She was born on October 4, 1859 at Indiana.² She died on February 17, 1864 at Indiana at age 4.²

     Cynthia Townsend was born circa 1848 at Indiana.³ As of 1879,her married name was Smith.¹ She married William Smith in 1879.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-13-7741.³ Harold Lewis Crook II was buried at Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.² He married Kim Unknown.² Harold Lewis Crook II was born on February 18, 1965 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^3,2 He died on December 2, 1996 at age 31.^3,2 He CROOK, Harold Lewis, II, 31, of Cumberland Street, Marion, died Monday, December 2, 1996, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Crook was born in Bethesda, Md. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and was employed as a shop foreman with World Wide Equipment Enterprises, Kenworth Division, in Abingdon for over 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Kim S. Crook , Marion; two children, Amber Dawn Crook and Harold Lewis ("Trey") Crook III, both of the home; mother and stepfather, Louise and Doyle Cross, Marion; father and stepmother, Harold and Pat Crook , Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Anita Crook , Maryville, Tenn; one stepsister, Penny Harr, Blountville, Tenn; maternal grandmother, Ruby Shaver, Copper Hill, and paternal grandmother, Helen Anderson, Camp Springs, Md. He is also survived by many other loving relatives. Funeral services for Harold Lewis Crook II will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund that will be established for Amber Down Crook and Harold Lewis Crook III. Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. on December 4, 1996.²

     William Leroy "Bill" Henderson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-56-9488.³ He married Betty Shaver, daughter of Cleophas Franklin Shaver and Ruby Aretta Hill.¹ William Leroy "Bill" Henderson was born on February 20, 1945.³ He died on August 18, 2001 at age 56.^2,3 He HENDERSON , William Leroy, (Bill), 56, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Henderson and his mother, Lois C. Henderson Young. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Henderson ; son, Greg Henderson ; brother, Donald R. Henderson ; daughter-in-law, Teresa; one granddaughter, Haley E. Henderson ; one grandson, Tyler Henderson ; cousin, Sue Steen; mother-in-law, Ruby Shaver of Copper Hill; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; a special friend, Sonny Arrington; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 20, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 305-14-8735.⁴ Joe J. Fudge was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.³ He was born on April 23, 1917 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 He married Ruby Eileen Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune, on August 2, 1941 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,2 Joe J. Fudge died on December 4, 1994 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 77.^4,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 317-03-6342.⁶ William Earl “Pete” Watkins was buried at Stahl Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on April 18, 1916 at Nottingham, Wells Co., Indiana.^6,2,3,4 He married Irene Marjorie Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune, on September 17, 1937 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 William Earl “Pete” Watkins died on December 21, 1996 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 80.^1,6,4

     Lester Vernon McIntire was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 310-09-7083.³ He LESTER VERNON "LES" "BIG MAC" McINTIRE, 90, died Wednesday at Blackford County Hospital, Hartford City. Born in Wells County, he retired from Overhead Door Co. in 1964 after 38 years. He was also a farmer for many years. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Anne; a son, Dwight L. of Hartford City; a daughter, Lois J. Woolard of Hartford City; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Olen of Ossian and William H. of Wells County. Services at 1 p.m. Friday at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City, with calling starting at 8 a.m. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Memorials to Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana Inc., 4755 Kingsway Drive, Room 200, Suite 13, Indianapolis, IN 46205.² He married Ruth Anne Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune.¹ Lester Vernon McIntire was born on June 24, 1909 at Wells Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 He died on December 29, 1999 at Hartford City, Blackford Co., Indiana, at age 90.^1,3,2