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Edward Castle "Eddie" Gray^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 27, 1871, d. April 21, 1918

Edward Castle "Eddie" Gray was born on February 27, 1871 at Indiana.⁵ He married Lou Ann "Lulu" Davisson, daughter of William Eldon "Will" Davisson and Rebecca Elizabeth Madison, on December 12, 1890 at Henry Co., Indiana.¹ Edward Castle "Eddie" Gray died on April 21, 1918 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 47.^4,5 He Anderson, Ind., April 22. - Edward C. Gray, 60, is dead. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Lula Gray and two sons, Carl Gray of Anderson and Rex Gray, who is with the army in the earthquake district of California. on April 23, 1918.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 296, District 81, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 476, District 87, Ward 1, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana

Occupation

1900

Blacksmith²

1910

Odd job laborer³

Family

Lou Ann "Lulu" Davisson b. August 26, 1872, d. November 23, 1951

Marriage*

Edward Castle "Eddie" Gray married Lou Ann "Lulu" Davisson, daughter of William Eldon "Will" Davisson and Rebecca Elizabeth Madison, on December 12, 1890 at Henry Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Rex Castle Gray+^2,3,4 b. December 24, 1895, d. November 23, 1966
Carlton Revere "Carl" Gray+^3,6,4,7 b. September 16, 1900, d. May 27, 1945

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S8835] Star Press, The, From the Edward C. Gray obituary in the Apr 23, 1918 edition.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Sophia Ann Carroll^1,2

F, b. July 15, 1868, d. January 19, 1900

Sophia Ann Carroll was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on July 15, 1868 at Indiana.³ As of January 2, 1886,her married name was Davisson.³ She married Charles Franklin Davisson, son of William Eldon "Will" Davisson and Rebecca Elizabeth Madison, on January 2, 1886 at Henry Co., Indiana.^3,1 Sophia Ann Carroll died on January 19, 1900 at Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 31.^3,4,2

Family

Charles Franklin Davisson b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Marriage*

She married Charles Franklin Davisson, son of William Eldon "Will" Davisson and Rebecca Elizabeth Madison, on January 2, 1886 at Henry Co., Indiana.^3,1

Children

Viola Ethel Davisson+^5,2 b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970
Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson+⁵ b. February 25, 1889, d. June 5, 1969
Nellie Mabel Davisson+⁵ b. March 10, 1891, d. May 4, 1932
William Claude Davisson+^5,2 b. December 12, 1892, d. February 17, 1959
Ernest Clementine Davisson+^5,2 b. January 2, 1895, d. October 22, 1953

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Jane Coon^1,2

F, b. February 4, 1860, d. February 20, 1945

Sarah Jane Coon was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,4,2 She Mrs. Sarah J. Brewster, age 85, 2437 Lafayette Street, Anderson, Indiana died at 6:20 pm Tuesday at St. John's Hospital where she had been a patient twelve days. She received injuries in a fall. The body was removed to Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home and will be taken to the family residence Thursday afternoon. Services will be conducted Friday at 1:30 pm at the Central Methodist Church, in charge of Rev. James M. Baker assisted by Rev. A.C. Watson. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. She was born near Wilkinson and came here eighteen years ago. She was a member of the Central Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Isaac, and four grandchildren: Orace Ogle of Morristown, Tenn.: Charles Gard of Wilkinson: Irvin Gard of New Castle, and P.F.C. James Baker stationed with the U.S. Army in the Pacific. There are five step-sons and one step-daughter.⁴ She was born on February 4, 1860 at Wilkinson, Hancock Co., Indiana.^4,2 As of December 3, 1900,her married name was Davisson.¹ She married Charles Franklin Davisson, son of William Eldon "Will" Davisson and Rebecca Elizabeth Madison, on December 3, 1900 at Hancock Co., Indiana.¹ Sarah Jane Coon died on February 20, 1945 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 85.^4,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 34, District 57, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 190, District 39, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Charles Franklin Davisson b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Coon married Charles Franklin Davisson, son of William Eldon "Will" Davisson and Rebecca Elizabeth Madison, on December 3, 1900 at Hancock Co., Indiana.¹

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sarah J. Brewster obituary.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Viola Ethel Davisson^1,2,3

F, b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

Father

Charles Franklin Davisson^1,4,3 b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Mother

Sophia Ann Carroll^1,3 b. July 15, 1868, d. January 19, 1900

Viola Ethel Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^5,3 She was born on March 16, 1887 at Henry Co., Indiana.^1,5,3 As of October 5, 1902,her married name was Estelle.² She married Pleasant Olin Estelle on October 5, 1902 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^5,2 Viola Ethel Davisson died on October 15, 1970 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 83.^5,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 36, District 37, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1910

District 81, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 47, District 50, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 323, District 20, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 27, District 33-22A, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

Pleasant Olin Estelle b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Marriage*

Viola Ethel Davisson married Pleasant Olin Estelle on October 5, 1902 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^5,2

Children

Agnes Lucille Estelle+^6,7,10,3 b. October 1, 1903, d. May 11, 1999
Russell Francis Estelle+^6,7 b. August 12, 1907, d. June 2, 1975
Howard Franklin Estelle+^6,7,8 b. November 25, 1909, d. May 14, 1974
Edythe Irene "Edith" Estelle+^7,8,11 b. October 5, 1915, d. October 18, 2008
Ralph David Estelle+^{8,9,12,3,13,11} b. March 14, 1926, d. May 20, 2005

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Davisson obituary.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1889, d. June 5, 1969

Father

Charles Franklin Davisson^1,6 b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Mother

Sophia Ann Carroll¹ b. July 15, 1868, d. January 19, 1900

Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.⁵ His Social Security Number was 317-38-9862.⁷ He was born on February 25, 1889 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,7,5 He married Ethel Clarice Harris on March 18, 1908 at Henry Co., Indiana.^2,8 Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson died on June 5, 1969 at Plant City, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 80.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 36, District 37, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 81, District 83, Harrison Township, Henry Co., Indiana

⁹

1920

Dwelling 28, District 160, Washington Township, Randolph Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 141, District 5, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 12, District 30-5, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer³
1930		Farmer¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹¹

Family

Ethel Clarice Harris b. September 11, 1886, d. January 20, 1955

Marriage*

Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson married Ethel Clarice Harris on March 18, 1908 at Henry Co., Indiana.^2,8

Children

Cloie Margaret Davisson+^{9,3,12,13,14,8} b. July 27, 1908, d. June 12, 1983
Cleo Charles Davisson+^3,10,12,8 b. November 7, 1910, d. December 12, 2009
Bertha Carol Davisson+^3,10,12,15,8 b. April 11, 1912, d. February 24, 1983

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Davisson obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Ethel Harris Davisson obituary in the Jan 21, 1955 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2607] Lima News, From the Cleo C. Davisson obituary in the Dec 14, 2009 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Nellie Mabel Davisson^1,2,3

F, b. March 10, 1891, d. May 4, 1932

Father

Charles Franklin Davisson^1,4,5,3 b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Mother

Sophia Ann Carroll¹ b. July 15, 1868, d. January 19, 1900

Nellie Mabel Davisson was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.^6,3 She was born on March 10, 1891 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,7,6,3 As of February 4, 1912,her married name was Mills.² She married Walter Arlie Mills on February 4, 1912 at Hancock Co., Indiana.² Nellie Mabel Davisson died on May 4, 1932 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 41.^6,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 36, District 37, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 34, District 57, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁴

1920

Dwelling 75, District 64, Henry Township, Henry Co., Indiana

⁸

1930

Dwelling 75, District 127, Houston, Harris Co., Texas

⁹

Family

Walter Arlie Mills b. February 1, 1891, d. July 26, 1963

Marriage*

Nellie Mabel Davisson married Walter Arlie Mills on February 4, 1912 at Hancock Co., Indiana.²

Children

Sarah Margaret Mills+^8,9,10 b. December 30, 1912, d. February 23, 1992
James Walter Mills+^8,9,10,11 b. November 17, 1914, d. December 29, 1998
Helen Pauline Mills+^8,9,11 b. March 31, 1917, d. November 19, 2010
Caroline May Mills+^8,9 b. February 26, 1919, d. February 8, 2017
Mary Deloris Mills^11,12 b. May 13, 1923, d. February 25, 1925
Martha Mills⁹

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Davisson obituary.
[S8369] Forest Park Cemetery, Harris Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
[S2606] Davisson, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19535851/person/832778405
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

William Claude Davisson^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 12, 1892, d. February 17, 1959

Father

Charles Franklin Davisson^1,2,7,4 b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Mother

Sophia Ann Carroll^1,4 b. July 15, 1868, d. January 19, 1900

William Claude Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^8,4 He was born on December 12, 1892 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 16, 1892.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Ida Belle Dudley on November 21, 1914 at Henry Co., Indiana.⁹ William Claude Davisson married Stella M. Dunn on June 18, 1928 at Indiana.⁵ William Claude Davisson died on February 17, 1959 at Knightstown, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 66.^8,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 36, District 37, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 34, District 57, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 224, District 39, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 171, District 12, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 226, District 33-12, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

¹²

Occupation

1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family 1

Ida Belle Dudley b. July 19, 1897, d. December 28, 1926

Marriage*

William Claude Davisson married Ida Belle Dudley on November 21, 1914 at Henry Co., Indiana.⁹

Child

Vivian Ilene Davisson+^{10,11,4,13,14,15,5} b. October 3, 1919, d. April 8, 2000

Family 2

Stella M. Dunn b. August 2, 1901

Marriage*

William Claude Davisson married Stella M. Dunn on June 18, 1928 at Indiana.⁵

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Davisson obituary.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Vivian Ilene Ray obituary in the Apr 10, 2000 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Ernest Clementine Davisson^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 2, 1895, d. October 22, 1953

Father

Charles Franklin Davisson^1,5,6,7 b. April 13, 1861, d. April 9, 1924

Mother

Sophia Ann Carroll^1,7 b. July 15, 1868, d. January 19, 1900

Ernest Clementine Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^8,7,4 He was born on January 2, 1895 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,3,9,8,7 He married Edgel Bell Kendall on April 10, 1917 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,10,11 Ernest Clementine Davisson died on October 22, 1953 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 58.^8,7,4 He WILKINSON — Ernest Davisson, 58, resident of Shirley, died last evening at the New Castle Clinic. He had been in ill health for several years. The body was brought to the Condo and Son Funeral Home and this evening will be taken to the residence, where friends will be received. Funeral rites will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Shirley Nazarene Church and burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, 10 children, Mrs. Sophia May Gourley, Mrs. Mary Roberts, Charles and Paul Davisson, all of Anderson; Mrs. Garnet Beldridge, New Castle; Mrs. Joy Wyatt, Wilkinson; Mrs. Ruth Casey, Shirley; Miss Eileen Davisson, Kankakee, Ill; William Davisson, Shirley, and Wesley Davisson, Marion College, Marion; two brothers, Claude Davisson, Knightstown, and Alonzo Davisson, Shirley; and one sister, Mrs. Viola Estle, New Castle. Mr. Davisson was a member of the Nazarene Church, the Wilkinson Brotherhood and Sisterhood and was a veteran of World War I. on October 23, 1953.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 36, District 37, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 34, District 57, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 36, District 160, Washington Township, Randolph Co., Indiana

¹²

1930

Dwelling 37, District 3, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

¹³

1940

Dwelling 73, District 30-3, Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana

¹⁴

Occupation

1920		Salesman¹²
1930		Farm hand¹³
1940		Auto factory machinist¹⁴

Family

Edgel Bell Kendall b. August 14, 1894, d. January 16, 1976

Marriage*

Ernest Clementine Davisson married Edgel Bell Kendall on April 10, 1917 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,10,11

Children

Sophia Mae Davisson+^{12,13,15,10,14,11,16,4,17,18,19,7} b. July 15, 1918, d. June 7, 2006
Mary Ellen Davisson+^{13,15,10,14,11,16,4,7,17,20} b. January 29, 1921, d. September 3, 2009
Garnett Lucille Davisson+^{13,15,10,14,11,16,4,17,19,21} b. August 31, 1923, d. April 1, 2001
Charles Edgar Davisson+^{13,15,10,17,7,11,16,4} b. October 27, 1925, d. May 18, 1999
William Howard "Bill" Davisson+^{13,15,10,14,11,16,4,17,7,19} b. July 7, 1927, d. June 4, 2000
Joy Faye Davisson+^{13,15,10,14,11,16,4,17,18} b. January 19, 1929, d. July 23, 2021
Myron Paul Davisson+^{15,10,14,11,16,4,7,22} b. November 14, 1930, d. February 14, 2000
Ruth Ann Davisson+^{15,10,14,11,16,23,4} b. March 4, 1932, d. November 29, 2021
John Wesley Davisson^{15,10,14,11,16,4,17}
Hope Ilene Davisson+^{15,10,14,11,16,4} b. May 12, 1935, d. December 16, 2013

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2496] Herald Bulletin, The, From the Ernest Davisson obituary in the Oct 23, 1953 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Davisson obituary.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S1803] Courier-Times, The, From the Mary Ellen Davisson Roberts obituary in the Sep 9, 2009 edition.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Edgel Bell Davisson obituary in the Jan 19, 1976 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2496] Herald Bulletin, The, From the Sophia Mae Gourley obituary in the Jun 8, 2006 edition.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Joy Wyatt Erwin obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11752] Hancock Democrat, The, From the Akers-Davisson marriage announcement in the Apr 16, 1942 edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Myron Paul Davisson obituary in the Feb 16, 2000 edition.
[S1803] Courier-Times, The, From the Ruth Ann Casey obituary in the Dec 1, 2021 edition.

Ida Belle Dudley^1,2

F, b. July 19, 1897, d. December 28, 1926

Ida Belle Dudley was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.³ She was born on July 19, 1897 at Indiana.³ As of November 21, 1914,her married name was Davisson.¹ She married William Claude Davisson, son of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on November 21, 1914 at Henry Co., Indiana.¹ Ida Belle Dudley died on December 28, 1926 at Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 29.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 224, District 39, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

William Claude Davisson b. December 12, 1892, d. February 17, 1959

Marriage*

Ida Belle Dudley married William Claude Davisson, son of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on November 21, 1914 at Henry Co., Indiana.¹

Child

Vivian Ilene Davisson+^4,5,6,7,2,8 b. October 3, 1919, d. April 8, 2000

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Vivian Ilene Ray obituary in the Apr 10, 2000 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Vivian Ilene Davisson^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. October 3, 1919, d. April 8, 2000

Father

William Claude Davisson^{1,2,4,5,6,7,8} b. December 12, 1892, d. February 17, 1959

Mother

Ida Belle Dudley^1,4,5,6,7,8 b. July 19, 1897, d. December 28, 1926

Her Social Security Number was 312-20-2779.⁹ Vivian Ilene Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^4,6 She and Walter Eugene Thomas were divorced.⁴ Vivian Ilene Davisson was born on October 3, 1919 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^9,4,5,6,8 As of October 16, 1938,her married name was Thomas.⁸ She married Walter Eugene Thomas on October 16, 1938 at Indiana.^3,8 As of December 4, 1948,her married name was Ray.⁸ Vivian Ilene Davisson married John William Ray on December 4, 1948 at Indiana.^6,8 Vivian Ilene Davisson died on April 8, 2000 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 80.^9,4,6 She Vivian Ilene Ray, 80, formerly of Shirley, died April 8, 2000, at Regency Place Healthcare in Greenfield. Born Oct 3, 1919, in Hancock County, she was the daughter of Claude and Ida (Bell) Davisson. She was employed at local restaurants for many years and was a home-maker. She was also a telephone operator for the Shirley Telephone Exchange. Survivors include her son Gordon Thomas of Shirley, stepsons Thomas Ray of Muncie and Byron Ray of Wilkinson; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1977 by her husband, John Ray, and by great-grandson Bryce Cullison in 1987. Burial will follow in the Harlan Cemetery north of Wilkinson. on April 10, 2000.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 224, District 39, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 171, District 12, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 35, District 33-9, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family 1

Walter Eugene Thomas b. February 21, 1917, d. November 3, 1974

Divorce*

Vivian Ilene Davisson and Walter Eugene Thomas were divorced.⁴

Marriage*

Vivian Ilene Davisson married Walter Eugene Thomas on October 16, 1938 at Indiana.^3,8

Child

Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas+^3,6,4 b. April 4, 1940, d. February 27, 2010

Family 2

John William Ray b. December 27, 1896, d. November 21, 1977

Marriage*

Vivian Ilene Davisson married John William Ray on December 4, 1948 at Indiana.^6,8

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2603] Greenfield Reporter, From the Gordon E. Thomas obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Vivian Ilene Ray obituary in the Apr 10, 2000 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Stella M. Dunn^1,2

F, b. August 2, 1901

Stella M. Dunn was born on August 2, 1901 at Indiana.^1,2 As of June 18, 1928,her married name was Davisson.² She married William Claude Davisson, son of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on June 18, 1928 at Indiana.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 171, District 12, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 226, District 33-12, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

Family

William Claude Davisson b. December 12, 1892, d. February 17, 1959

Marriage*

Stella M. Dunn married William Claude Davisson, son of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on June 18, 1928 at Indiana.²

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Walter Eugene Thomas^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 21, 1917, d. November 3, 1974

His Social Security Number was 313-10-3368.⁵ Walter Eugene Thomas was buried at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.⁴ He and Vivian Ilene Davisson were divorced.⁴ Walter Eugene Thomas was born on February 21, 1917 at Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He married Vivian Ilene Davisson, daughter of William Claude Davisson and Ida Belle Dudley, on October 16, 1938 at Indiana.^1,2 Walter Eugene Thomas died on November 3, 1974 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 57.⁴

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 35, District 33-9, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

⁶

Occupation

1940

Auto factory worker⁶

Family

Vivian Ilene Davisson b. October 3, 1919, d. April 8, 2000

Divorce*

Walter Eugene Thomas and Vivian Ilene Davisson were divorced.⁴

Marriage*

Walter Eugene Thomas married Vivian Ilene Davisson, daughter of William Claude Davisson and Ida Belle Dudley, on October 16, 1938 at Indiana.^1,2

Child

Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas+^1,4 b. April 4, 1940, d. February 27, 2010

Citations

[S2603] Greenfield Reporter, From the Gordon E. Thomas obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[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.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 4, 1940, d. February 27, 2010

Father

Walter Eugene Thomas^1,3 b. February 21, 1917, d. November 3, 1974

Mother

Vivian Ilene Davisson^1,6,3 b. October 3, 1919, d. April 8, 2000

His Social Security Number was 304-42-8518.² Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas was buried at Hicksite Cemetery, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,3,5 He was born on April 4, 1940 at Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,5 He married Karen Ann Glisson on July 5, 1963 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,4 Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas died on February 27, 2010 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 69.^1,2,3,5 He Gordon “Gordy” E. Thomas, 69, of Shirley, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at his residence. He was born April 4, 1940, in Greensboro, the son of Walter and Vivian Ilene (Davisson) Thomas. Gordon leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 46 years: Karen Thomas of Shirley; daughter: Janette (husband: Kenny) Cullison; and one grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson; and his father and mother-in-law: Charles and Verah Glisson. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Reverend Danny Tompkins officiating. Burial will follow in Hicksite Cemetery in Greensboro. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Memorial contributions may be given to the Gordon E. Thomas Memorial Fund c/o Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service 7355 S. State Road 109 Knightstown, IN 46148. on March 1, 2010.¹

Family

Karen Ann Glisson b. November 2, 1944, d. May 14, 2013

Marriage*

He married Karen Ann Glisson on July 5, 1963 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,4

Child

Janette Renee Thomas^1,7

Citations

[S2603] Greenfield Reporter, From the Gordon E. Thomas obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S11759] Hicksite Cemetery, Henry Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Vivian Ilene Ray obituary in the Apr 10, 2000 edition.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Karen Ann Thomas obituary in the May 15, 2013 edition.

Karen Ann Glisson^1,2,3

F, b. November 2, 1944, d. May 14, 2013

Karen Ann Glisson was buried at Hicksite Cemetery, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana.^4,3 She was born on November 2, 1944 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.^2,4,3 As of July 5, 1963,her married name was Thomas.² She married Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas, son of Walter Eugene Thomas and Vivian Ilene Davisson, on July 5, 1963 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,2 Karen Ann Glisson died on May 14, 2013 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 68.^4,3 She Karen Ann Thomas, 68, of Kennard went to be with Jesus Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Hancock Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Charles R. and Verah (Kyser) Glisson. Karen leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Janette (Kenny) Cullison of Kennard; 1 grandson; brother, Jerry (Marilyn) Glisson of Kennard; sister, Melinda (Danny) Tompkins of Kennard; nieces; nephews; aunts, Barbara Kyser of Greenfield; and Mary Carolyn Galliher of Anderson.

In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Thomas; and grandson, Bryce Cullison.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Burial will follow in Hicksite Cemetery in Greensboro. on May 15, 2013.³

Family

Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas b. April 4, 1940, d. February 27, 2010

Marriage*

She married Gordon Eugene “Gordy” Thomas, son of Walter Eugene Thomas and Vivian Ilene Davisson, on July 5, 1963 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,2

Child

Janette Renee Thomas^1,3

Citations

[S2603] Greenfield Reporter, From the Gordon E. Thomas obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Karen Ann Thomas obituary in the May 15, 2013 edition.
[S11759] Hicksite Cemetery, Henry Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.

Pleasant Olin Estelle^1,2

M, b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Pleasant Olin Estelle was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was born on March 17, 1879 at Effingham Co., Illinois.^1,3,4,2 He married Viola Ethel Davisson, daughter of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on October 5, 1902 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,5 Pleasant Olin Estelle died on November 19, 1960 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 81.^1,2

Census Records

1910

District 81, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 47, District 50, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 323, District 20, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 27, District 33-22A, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁶
1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Carpenter⁸
1940		Automobile manufacture launderer⁹

Family

Viola Ethel Davisson b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

Marriage*

Pleasant Olin Estelle married Viola Ethel Davisson, daughter of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on October 5, 1902 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,5

Children

Agnes Lucille Estelle+^6,7,10,2 b. October 1, 1903, d. May 11, 1999
Russell Francis Estelle+^6,7 b. August 12, 1907, d. June 2, 1975
Howard Franklin Estelle+^6,7,8 b. November 25, 1909, d. May 14, 1974
Edythe Irene "Edith" Estelle+^7,8,11 b. October 5, 1915, d. October 18, 2008
Ralph David Estelle+^{8,9,12,2,13,11} b. March 14, 1926, d. May 20, 2005

Citations

[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Agnes Lucille Estelle^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 1, 1903, d. May 11, 1999

Father

Pleasant Olin Estelle^1,2,5,4 b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Mother

Viola Ethel Davisson^1,2,5,4 b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

Her Social Security Number was 307-60-5460.⁶ Agnes Lucille Estelle was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on October 1, 1903 at Henry Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 As of May 7, 1922,her married name was Miller.³ She married Herbert Hall Miller on May 7, 1922.^3,7 Agnes Lucille Estelle died on May 11, 1999 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 95.^3,4,6

Census Records

1910

District 81, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 47, District 50, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 83, District 14, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 68, District 84-58, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

Herbert Hall Miller b. August 16, 1900, d. December 20, 1983

Marriage*

Agnes Lucille Estelle married Herbert Hall Miller on May 7, 1922.^3,7

Children

Marilyn/Marilynn Miller^7,10
Paul La Verne Miller^7,9,11,10 b. February 13, 1935, d. January 31, 2011
David Alan Miller+^7,9,11,10 b. October 6, 1937, d. November 27, 2006

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David A. Miller and Marian M. Miller obituary in an unknown edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Herbert Miller obituary in the Dec 22, 1983 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Russell Francis Estelle^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 12, 1907, d. June 2, 1975

Father

Pleasant Olin Estelle^1,2 b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Mother

Viola Ethel Davisson^1,2 b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

His Social Security Number was 313-10-0908.⁵ Russell Francis Estelle was born on August 12, 1907 at Knightstown, Henry Co., Indiana.^5,6 He married Madge Leona McKelvey on November 12, 1924 at Bedford, Trimble Co., Kentucky.⁴ Russell Francis Estelle died on June 2, 1975 at Skagit Co., Washington, at age 67.³

Census Records

1910

District 81, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 47, District 50, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 89, District 9, Marion Township, Decatur Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 25, District 30-13, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1930

Hay bailing laborer⁷

1940

Cook⁸

Family

Madge Leona McKelvey b. November 12, 1906, d. November 1, 1990

Marriage*

Russell Francis Estelle married Madge Leona McKelvey on November 12, 1924 at Bedford, Trimble Co., Kentucky.⁴

Children

Mildred Frances Estelle+^{7,8,9,10,11,12} b. May 6, 1926, d. August 4, 2000
Robert Eugene Estelle+^7,8,9,10,12 b. February 9, 1929, d. August 26, 1987
Gerald Louis Estelle+^4,8,9,12 b. April 15, 1932, d. April 12, 2012
Ruth Yvonne Estelle^8,13,9,10,12 b. July 4, 1934, d. January 22, 2009

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
[S2605] Estelle Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17292472/person/489294613
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1915] Reporter-Times, The, From the Gerald Louis Estelle obituary in the Apr 17, 2012 edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Howard Franklin Estelle^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 25, 1909, d. May 14, 1974

Father

Pleasant Olin Estelle^1,2,3 b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Mother

Viola Ethel Davisson^1,2,3 b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

His Social Security Number was 574-01-9018.⁵ Howard Franklin Estelle was born on November 25, 1909 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^6,5,4 He married Ruth Elizabeth DeArmond in 1938.⁷ Howard Franklin Estelle died on May 14, 1974 at Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, at age 64.⁶

Census Records

1910

District 81, Greensboro Township, Henry Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 47, District 50, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 323, District 20, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

1939

District 3-27, Palmer, Third Judicial Division, Alaska Territory

⁸

Occupation

1939

Agriculture agent⁸

Family

Ruth Elizabeth DeArmond b. September 13, 1912, d. December 8, 2013

Marriage*

Howard Franklin Estelle married Ruth Elizabeth DeArmond in 1938.⁷

Children

Bob Estelle⁷
Don Estelle⁷
Richard Estelle⁷
Bill Estelle⁷
Beth Estelle⁷
James Howard "Jim" Estelle^9,7 b. July 11, 1947, d. February, 1979
Dorothy Jeanne Estelle^9,7

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2605] Estelle Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17292472/person/489294613
[S8843] Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, From the Ruth Elizabeth DeArmond Estelle obituary in the Jan 9, 2014 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Edythe Irene "Edith" Estelle^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 5, 1915, d. October 18, 2008

Father

Pleasant Olin Estelle^6,1,2 b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Mother

Viola Ethel Davisson^6,1,2 b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

Edythe Irene "Edith" Estelle was buried at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^7,5 Her Social Security Number was 304-26-5620.³ She was born on October 5, 1915 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 As of December 8, 1934,her married name was Mogle.² She married Delbert Kennison Mogle on December 8, 1934 at Indiana.^2,5 Edythe Irene "Edith" Estelle died on October 18, 2008 at Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 93.^3,5 She Edythe Irene Mogle, 93 years of age and a resident of Ocean Shores, Wash. for the past thirty years, died on Saturday at her son's home in Ocean Shores. She was born on Oct. 5, 1915 in New Castle, Indiana to Pleasant and Violet (Davisson) Estelle. Edythe graduated from high school in New Castle in 1933. Edythe was married to Delbert K. Mogle in 1934 in New Castle. He died in 1972. Edythe is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Delbert Keith and Claudette Mogle of Ocean Shores and one grandson, Brian Mogle. A celebration of life service will be held at her son's home in Ocean Shores at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Private inurnment will be held in the South Mound Cemetery in New Castle, Indiana. on October 24, 2008.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 47, District 50, Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 323, District 20, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 218, District 49-33, Warren, Marion Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

Delbert Kennison Mogle b. December 8, 1913, d. November, 1972

Marriage*

Edythe Irene "Edith" Estelle married Delbert Kennison Mogle on December 8, 1934 at Indiana.^2,5

Child

Delbert Keith Mogle^4,5,8

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1803] Courier-Times, The, From the Edythe Irene Mogle obituary in the Oct 24, 2008 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S8844] South Mound Cemetery, Henry Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Ralph David Estelle^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 14, 1926, d. May 20, 2005

Father

Pleasant Olin Estelle^1,5,3,4,6,7 b. March 17, 1879, d. November 19, 1960

Mother

Viola Ethel Davisson^1,5,3,4,6,7 b. March 16, 1887, d. October 15, 1970

Ralph David Estelle was buried at Green Hills Memory Gardens, 3578 W State Road 38, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 317-20-1711.⁸ He was born on March 14, 1926 at Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,8,3,4,6 He married Bessie Jane Mastin on September 29, 1946 at Indiana.^9,4,7 Ralph David Estelle died on May 20, 2005 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 79.^2,8,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 323, District 20, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 27, District 33-22A, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

Bessie Jane Mastin b. August 8, 1928, d. April 21, 2003

Marriage*

Ralph David Estelle married Bessie Jane Mastin on September 29, 1946 at Indiana.^9,4,7

Children

Virginia Carol Estelle Smith Carender Estelle^9,10
Teresa Ellen Estelle+^9,10 b. August 8, 1957, d. March 22, 2018

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2604] Green Hills Memory Gardens, Henry Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=estelle&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=27941878&CRid=582951&df=all&
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jane Mastin Estelle obituary.
[S10028] Echovita, online www.echovita.com/us, From the Teresa King obituary.

Herbert Hall Miller^1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1900, d. December 20, 1983

Herbert Hall Miller was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 304-07-4139.⁴ He was born on August 16, 1900 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,4,3 He married Agnes Lucille Estelle, daughter of Pleasant Olin Estelle and Viola Ethel Davisson, on May 7, 1922.^1,5 Herbert Hall Miller died on December 20, 1983 at Hernando Co., Florida, at age 83.^1,2 He HERBERT MILLER, 83, of Brooksville died Tuesday. He was born in Hancock County, Ind., and moved here two weeks ago from Greenfield, Ind. He was a member of the Friends Church in Charlottesville, Ind., and was retired from the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; two sons, Paul of Gibsonton and David of Greenfield, Ind; a daughter, Marilynn Samples of Atlanta; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. on December 22, 1983.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 83, District 14, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 68, District 84-58, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1930

Telephone company cable officer⁶

1940

Telephone company cable officer⁷

Family

Agnes Lucille Estelle b. October 1, 1903, d. May 11, 1999

Marriage*

Herbert Hall Miller married Agnes Lucille Estelle, daughter of Pleasant Olin Estelle and Viola Ethel Davisson, on May 7, 1922.^1,5

Children

Marilyn/Marilynn Miller^5,3
Paul La Verne Miller^5,7,8,3 b. February 13, 1935, d. January 31, 2011
David Alan Miller+^5,7,8,3 b. October 6, 1937, d. November 27, 2006

Citations

[S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Herbert Miller obituary in the Dec 22, 1983 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David A. Miller and Marian M. Miller obituary in an unknown edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

David Alan Miller^1,2,3

M, b. October 6, 1937, d. November 27, 2006

Father

Herbert Hall Miller^1,4,2,5 b. August 16, 1900, d. December 20, 1983

Mother

Agnes Lucille Estelle^1,4,2,5 b. October 1, 1903, d. May 11, 1999

His Social Security Number was 307-40-2765.⁶ David Alan Miller was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,3 He David A. Miller, 69, and Marian M. Miller, 67, both of Greenfield, passed away last week at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. David passed away Monday, November 27, 2006. He was born October 6, 1937 in Terre Haute to the late Herbert and Agnes (Estelle) Miller. He was a 1955 graduate of Charlottesville High School and formerly worked at the U.S. Postal Service and later was self-employed before retiring. He also served in the U. S. Army. He married Marian M. Grinstead on February 3, 1957. Marian passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006. She was born January 22, 1939 in Greenfield to the late Ralph and Margaret (Tuttle) Grinstead. She was a 1957 graduate of Hancock Central High School and retired from Delco Remy of Anderson after 30 years of employment. Both she and her husband David were members of Willow Branch United Methodist Church. Survivors include their son, David Alan Miller Jr; daughters, Terri Stanley, Deborah Moreland, Monica Sexton, all of Greenfield and Rita Checkley of Shelbyville; 25 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also surviving are David's brother, Paul Miller of Ark. and sister, Marilyn Miller of Ga. Marian's surviving family also includes a sister, Faye Guinn of Greenfield. They were preceded in death by their daughter, Rhonda Stanley in 2000. David was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Miller. Marian was also preceded in death by her brothers, Everett and Marvin Grinstead and a sister, Kaye Pennington. Funeral services for both David and Marian will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2006 at Pasco-Stillinger Funeral Home, Greenfield. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery. Friends may call 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2006 at the funeral home.¹ He was born on October 6, 1937 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,6,2,3 He married Marian Margaret Grinstead on February 3, 1957.^1,7 David Alan Miller died on November 27, 2006 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 69.^1,6,3

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 68, District 84-58, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

Marian Margaret Grinstead b. January 22, 1939, d. December 2, 2006

Marriage*

David Alan Miller married Marian Margaret Grinstead on February 3, 1957.^1,7

Children

Terri Lynn Miller^1,7
Deborah A. Miller^1,7
Rhonda Sue Miller^1,8,7 b. December 18, 1961, d. April 28, 2000
Rita D. Miller+^1,7 b. May 21, 1963, d. May 23, 2014
David Alan Miller Jr.^1,7
Monica May Miller^1,9,7

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David A. Miller and Marian M. Miller obituary in an unknown edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S4845] Park Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Herbert Miller obituary in the Dec 22, 1983 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Rita D. (Checkley) Miller obituary in the May 27, 2014 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Marian Margaret Grinstead^1,2

F, b. January 22, 1939, d. December 2, 2006

Her Social Security Number was 313-38-7465.³ Marian Margaret Grinstead was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,4 She was born on January 22, 1939 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 As of February 3, 1957,her married name was Miller.¹ She married David Alan Miller, son of Herbert Hall Miller and Agnes Lucille Estelle, on February 3, 1957.^1,5 Marian Margaret Grinstead died on December 2, 2006 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 67.^1,3,4

Family

David Alan Miller b. October 6, 1937, d. November 27, 2006

Marriage*

She married David Alan Miller, son of Herbert Hall Miller and Agnes Lucille Estelle, on February 3, 1957.^1,5

Children

Terri Lynn Miller^1,5
Deborah A. Miller^1,5
Rhonda Sue Miller^1,6,5 b. December 18, 1961, d. April 28, 2000
Rita D. Miller+^1,5 b. May 21, 1963, d. May 23, 2014
David Alan Miller Jr.^1,5
Monica May Miller^1,2,5

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David A. Miller and Marian M. Miller obituary in an unknown edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4845] Park Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Rita D. (Checkley) Miller obituary in the May 27, 2014 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.