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     Her Social Security Number was 317-28-0721.⁵ Helen Irene Ragan was buried at Nevada Cemetery, Nevada, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,6,4 She was born on December 24, 1927 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,5,6,4 As of June 6, 1966,her married name was Carlile.¹ She married Roscoe Warren Carlile, son of Henry Edward Carlile and Lavona "Vona" Stephens, on June 6, 1966 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Helen Irene Ragan died on February 4, 2007 at Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,5,6,4 She Helen I. Carlile, 79, passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Millers Merry Manor in Peru. She was born on Dec. 24, 1927, the daughter of Frank and Flora (Shirley) Ragan in Tipton. On June 6, 1966, she married Roscoe W. Carlile in Tipton, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 2000. Helen worked for Delco Electronics for 34 years before retiring in 1979. She enjoyed cooking, and watching television, especially NASCAR. Her favorite driver was Tony Stewart.
She is survived by her special daughter, Rita M. Lawrence and husband Jack, Peru; special son, Robert Watson, Elkhart; two sisters, Kathleen Buckley, Aurora, Ill., and Kathrine Kucharski, Centerville; three brothers, Lester Ragan, Kokomo, Clarance Ragan, Sweetser, and Clyde Ragan, Greentown; seven grandchildren, Patrick Lawrence and wife Traci, Jackie Lawrence Jr., Tara Billingsley, Tanya Bell, Jaime Tate and husband Joe, Tanette Jones and husband Robert, and John Watson; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 34 years, Roscoe W. Carlile; her special son, Larry Watson; two sisters, Marianne Ewing and Esther Johnson; and two brothers, Louis Ragan and Ernie Ragan. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Southerland officiating. Burial will take place in Nevada Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the start of the funeral, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. on February 11, 2007.¹

     His Social Security Number was 312-07-8223.⁵ Thurman Max Hudson was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^6,4 He was born on September 3, 1917 at Howard Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,4 He married Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle, daughter of Roscoe Hinkle and Alba Madonna/Madona Lamb, on January 3, 1948.¹ Thurman Max Hudson died on November 9, 1997 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 80.^1,5,4

     Clifford Raymond Bradburn was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.³ His Social Security Number was 306-48-1099.⁴ He was born on June 2, 1894 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,4,3 He married Gladys Effie Terhune circa 1914.^5,6,7,3,8 Clifford Raymond Bradburn died on April 11, 1973 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 78.^4,3

     Olis Ward Bradburn was buried at Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 313-34-9497.⁷ He was born on May 1, 1904 at Wells Co., Indiana.^7,3,5 He married Jenny Leota Ferguson on March 30, 1921 at Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., Michigan.⁴ Olis Ward Bradburn and Jenny Leota Ferguson were divorced on November 20, 1933 at Indiana.³ Olis Ward Bradburn married Verna Mae Johnson on December 30, 1933 at Wells Co., Indiana.³ Olis Ward Bradburn died on January 19, 1994 at Franklin, Macon Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^7,2,5

     Cecil William Bradburn was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 315-20-7055.⁶ He was born on January 15, 1898 at Howard Co., Indiana.^2,6,4,5 He married Evelyn Schuller on June 14, 1923 at Allen Co., Indiana.⁴ Cecil William Bradburn died on April 29, 1976 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 78.^6,5

     Gladys Effie Terhune was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 311-54-9220.⁶ She was born on August 28, 1898 at Indiana.^6,4 As of circa 1914,her married name was Bradburn.¹ She married Clifford Raymond Bradburn, son of William Bradburn and Phoebe Hannah Stephens, circa 1914.^1,2,3,4,5 Gladys Effie Terhune died on January 6, 1969 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 70.^6,4

     Irene Marjorie Bradburn was buried at Stahl Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^3,8 She was born on April 17, 1915 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^3,6,5 As of September 17, 1937,her married name was Watkins.³ She married William Earl “Pete” Watkins on September 17, 1937 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 Irene Marjorie Bradburn died on September 11, 2010 at Berne, Adams Co., Indiana, at age 95.^3,5 She Irene B. Watkins, 95, of Berne and formerly of Bluffton, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Swiss Village Retirement Center. Mrs. Watkins was born in Bluffton on April 17, 1915, to Clifford R. and Gladys (Terhune) Bradburn. She married William E. “Pete” Watkins in Kokomo on Sept. 17, 1937; he preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1996. Surviving relatives include one son, Richard E. Watkins of Bluffton; and two sisters, Ruth McIntire of Warren and Jane Low of Jacksonville, Texas. Mrs. Watkins was also preceded in death by two sisters, Maro Bender and Ruby Fudge. A private burial will be at Stahl Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 17. The Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton is in charge of arrangements. on September 14, 2010.³

     Her married name was McIntire.² Ruth Anne Bradburn married Lester Vernon McIntire.⁵ Ruth Anne Bradburn was born on July 1, 1917 at Indiana.^1,6

     Ruby Eileen Bradburn was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 303-10-5578.⁸ She was born on August 2, 1918 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,8 As of August 2, 1941,her married name was Fudge.¹ She married Joe J. Fudge on August 2, 1941 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,2 Ruby Eileen Bradburn died on August 23, 2004 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 86.^1,8,2 She A native of Bluffton, Ruby E. Fudge, 86, died at Monday afternoon, Aug. 23, at Kingston Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. Born April 2, 1918 to Clifford R. and Gladys Terhune Bradburn, she married Joe J. Fudge in Bluffton Aug. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death in December of 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Sieveking, Punta Gorda, Fla; and three sisters, Irene Watkins of Berne, Ruth McIntire of Hartford City and Jane Low of Jacksonville, Texas. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maro Bender. There will be no calling. Mrs. Fudge’s cremains will be interred at Elm Grove Cemetery with a private family graveside service at a later date. Arrangements are in charge of Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home. on August 25, 2004.¹

     Maro L. Bradburn was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^9,4 Her Social Security Number was 305-16-6973.¹⁰ She was born on October 5, 1920 at Wells Co., Indiana.^10,3,4 As of April 6, 1941,her married name was Bender.³ She married Paul Lee Bender on April 6, 1941 at West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 Maro L. Bradburn died on July 8, 1994 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 73.^10,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 304-20-1058.³ Evelyn Schuller was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^4,2 She was born on December 3, 1901 at Blackford Co., Indiana.^3,1,2 As of June 14, 1923,her married name was Bradburn.¹ She married Cecil William Bradburn, son of William Bradburn and Phoebe Hannah Stephens, on June 14, 1923 at Allen Co., Indiana.¹ Evelyn Schuller died on December 12, 1977 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 76.^3,2

     Vera Lucille Bradburn was buried at Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Walesboro, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^3,5 Her married name was Bartelson.³ She married Willis Julius Bartelson.³ Vera Lucille Bradburn was born on June 15, 1924 at Wells Co., Indiana.^2,5 As of July 1, 1947,her married name was Lutz.² She married Phillip Griffin Lutz Sr. on July 1, 1947 at Wells Co., Indiana.² Vera Lucille Bradburn died on February 10, 2010 at Travares, Lake Co., Florida, at age 85.^3,5 She Vera Lucille Lutz Bartelson, 85, of Sanford, Fla., formerly of Columbus, died 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Cornerstone Hospice Facility in Travares, Fla. Funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Pumford officiating. Calling will be from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice of charities. Mrs. Bartelson is survived by a son, Phillip G. (Jean) Lutz of Bryant; a daughter Phyllis V. (Dallas) Harding of Sanford, Fla; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Philip G. Lutz Sr. and Willis Bartelson. on February 14, 2010.³

     Alice Rose Bradburn was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 311-24-2019.⁶ She was born on September 22, 1925 at Waynesdale, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,6,4 As of April 28, 1950,her married name was Krieg.⁴ She married Paul Ottis Krieg on April 28, 1950 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.⁴ Alice Rose Bradburn died on August 8, 1981 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 55.^6,4

     Verna Mae Johnson was buried at Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 240-06-4471.⁴ She was born on May 14, 1907 at Wells Co., Indiana.^5,4,1,3 As of December 30, 1933,her married name was Bradburn.¹ She married Olis Ward Bradburn, son of William Bradburn and Phoebe Hannah Stephens, on December 30, 1933 at Wells Co., Indiana.¹ Verna Mae Johnson died on August 24, 1986 at Franklin, Macon Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 412-32-7075.³ Minnie Elizabeth Riggers was buried at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,1 She was born on February 22, 1924 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,3,1 As of April 28, 1945,her married name was Slagel.¹ She married James Meredith Slagel, son of James Ubarn Slagel and Lula Ethel VanMeter, on April 28, 1945 at Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana.¹ Minnie Elizabeth Riggers died on November 17, 2000 at Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana, at age 76.^4,3,1 She Minnie E. Slagel, 76, formerly of Tri-Lakes, Columbia City, died at 11:35 a.m. Friday (Nov. 17, 2000) at Miller's Merry Manor, where she was a resident. Mrs. Slagel was employed at the former Triad-Utrad, Huntington, and Fort Wayne Coverall Rental, Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Decatur Moose Lodge Auxiliary. She was born on Feb. 22, 1924, in Huntington, to Henry and Margarette Riggers. On April 28, 1945, in Decatur, she married James Slagel, who died on Sept. 1, 1997. She was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Okuly. Calling and services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington. Rev. Elzie Spencer will officiate. Preferred memorials are to the Miller's Merry Manor Activities Department, 1500 Grant St., Huntington, IN 46750. Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. on November 20, 2000.¹

     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