Gary Raymond Porter1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1937, d. November 10, 2016
FatherRaymond "Ray" Porter1,2,4 b. May 17, 1897, d. March 1, 1989
MotherSadie Reed1,2,4 b. June 8, 1904, d. February 21, 1986
     Gary Raymond Porter Gary Raymond Porter, 79, of Big Spring, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, Texas. He was born October 17, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years and served on the Valdez as a code breaker. Survivors include two daughters, Vicky Weaver of Big Spring and Tina Hanson of South Dakota; a step-son, Michael Gerhart of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Porter; his parents, Raymond and Sadie Reed Porter; a step-daughter, Brenda Chastain; and a sister, Betty Meek.4 He was born on October 17, 1937 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.2,4 He married Gracie Marie Fonville on April 10, 1959.5 Gary Raymond Porter and Gracie Marie Fonville were divorced on February 9, 1976 at Howard Co., Texas.5 Gary Raymond Porter married Ruth L. Watson on March 14, 1976 at Runnels Co., Texas.3 Gary Raymond Porter died on November 10, 2016 at Howard Co., Texas, at age 79.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 16, District 114-11, Justice Precinct 1, Howard Co., Texas1

Family 1

Gracie Marie Fonville b. April 14, 1941, d. December 19, 2018
Marriage*Gary Raymond Porter married Gracie Marie Fonville on April 10, 1959.5 
Divorce* Gary Raymond Porter and Gracie Marie Fonville were divorced on February 9, 1976 at Howard Co., Texas.5 
Children

Family 2

Ruth L. Watson
Marriage*Gary Raymond Porter married Ruth L. Watson on March 14, 1976 at Runnels Co., Texas.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  4. [S11346] Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.findagrave.com, From the Gary Raymond Porter obituary.
  5. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  6. [S11347] Myers & Smith Funeral Home, online www.myersandsmith.com, From the Vickey Weaver obituary.

George William Golden1,2,3

M, b. March 19, 1904, d. March 18, 1983
     George William Golden was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 350-03-3699.4 He was born on March 19, 1904 at Illinois.2,4,3 He married Dolace Anna Reed, daughter of Isaac Newton Reed and Joanna Matilda Moore, on February 14, 1925 at Albion, Edwards Co., Illinois.1,5,6 George William Golden died on March 18, 1983 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 288, District 12, Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Railroad yard clerk7

Family

Dolace Anna Reed b. September 25, 1908, d. June 28, 1934
Marriage*George William Golden married Dolace Anna Reed, daughter of Isaac Newton Reed and Joanna Matilda Moore, on February 14, 1925 at Albion, Edwards Co., Illinois.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  6. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Dolace A. Golden obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Gloria Jean Golden1,2,3

F, b. February 19, 1926, d. November 16, 1998
FatherGeorge William Golden1,2,3 b. March 19, 1904, d. March 18, 1983
MotherDolace Anna Reed1,2 b. September 25, 1908, d. June 28, 1934
     Gloria Jean Golden was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, Missouri.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 355-16-5272.3 Her married name was Uremovick.3 Her married name was Leach.3 She married Bill Dean Leach.3,4 Gloria Jean Golden married Unknown Uremovick.3 Gloria Jean Golden was born on February 19, 1926 at Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.3,4,5 She died on November 16, 1998 at age 72.3,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 288, District 12, Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 71, District 26-27, Patoka, Gibson Co., Indiana6

Family 1

Unknown Uremovick
Marriage*Gloria Jean Golden married Unknown Uremovick.3 

Family 2

Bill Dean Leach b. November 27, 1924, d. May 19, 2004
Marriage*Gloria Jean Golden married Bill Dean Leach.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Dolace A. Golden obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5988] Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Richard Lee Golden1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1928, d. March 17, 1991
FatherGeorge William Golden1,2,4 b. March 19, 1904, d. March 18, 1983
MotherDolace Anna Reed1,2,4 b. September 25, 1908, d. June 28, 1934
     His Social Security Number was 304-24-3968.5 Richard Lee Golden was buried at Columbia Church Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on March 18, 1928 at Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.2,5,3 He married Virginia Lee Joines on August 16, 1952.2,3,6 Richard Lee Golden died on March 17, 1991 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, at age 62.2,5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 288, District 12, Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 179, District 82-12, Knight, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana7

Family

Virginia Lee Joines b. November 11, 1933, d. October 2, 2000
Marriage*Richard Lee Golden married Virginia Lee Joines on August 16, 1952.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S11348] Columbia Church Cemetery, Gibson Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Dolace A. Golden obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Virginia L. Golden obituary in the Oct 4, 2000 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the David Lee Golden obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  9. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Barbara Ann Brothers1

F, b. May 4, 1868, d. February 6, 1919
     Barbara Ann Brothers was buried at Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 She was born on May 4, 1868 at Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,1 As of August 6, 1887,her married name was Reed.3 She married Franklin "Frank" Reed, son of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on August 6, 1887 at Lawrence Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,4 Barbara Ann Brothers died on February 6, 1919 at Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 50.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 107, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 278, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois6

Family

Franklin "Frank" Reed b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
Marriage*Barbara Ann Brothers married Franklin "Frank" Reed, son of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on August 6, 1887 at Lawrence Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  2. [S2652] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=honeycutt&GSfn=beulah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=29844765&CRid=106933&df=all&, "Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL," e-mail to unknown recipient.
  3. [S2650] Meek Family Tree 30 March_2009-07-22, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12123833/person/1202516141
  4. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  8. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Orpha More obituary in the Apr 10, 1957 edition.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Orpha Lyda Etta Reed1,2,3,4

F, b. August 13, 1888, d. April 9, 1957
FatherFranklin "Frank" Reed1,5,2,4 b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
MotherBarbara Ann Brothers1,5,2,4 b. May 4, 1868, d. February 6, 1919
     Orpha Lyda Etta Reed was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.6 She was born on August 13, 1888 at Knox Co., Indiana.1,6,4 As of 1911,her married name was Tarpley.2 She married Charles L. Tarpley in 1911 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 As of September 13, 1919,her married name was Johnston.2 Orpha Lyda Etta Reed married John Johnston on September 13, 1919 at Lawrence Co., Indiana.2 As of October 25, 1941,her married name was More.7 Orpha Lyda Etta Reed married Emory More on October 25, 1941 at Mississippi Co., Missouri.7 Orpha Lyda Etta Reed died on April 9, 1957 at Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois, at age 68.6,4 She Orpha More of 327 West Third Street, died in the Wabash General Hospital Tuesday, April 9 at 9:55 p.m. She was a native of Knox county, Ind., daughter of Frank and Barbara Brothers Reed, and was born Aug. 13, 1889. Her age was 67 years, seven months and 28 days. Surviving are two children, B. C. Tarpley of Baltimore, and Mrs. Lucille Greek of Poseyville, Ind; also seven step-children, Mrs. Beatrice Reiber of Newark, Calif., Mrs. Anna Kendrick of Hot Springs, Ark., Guy C. Moore of Greensburg, Kan., Glendale More in the Army overseas, Otis More of Hot Springs, Ark., Glen Johnston of Albion, and Elmer Johnston of Mount Carmel; also four brothers and one sister, Charlie Reed, John Reed and Mac Reed of Mount Carmel, Franklin Reed and Lauretta Davison. There are 18 surviving grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One daughter Maude preceded her in death. She was a member of the Assembly of God. on April 10, 1957.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 107, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 278, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 191, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois8

Family 1
Child
  • Maude Unknown4

Family 2

Charles L. Tarpley b. January, 1890, d. 1915
Marriage*Orpha Lyda Etta Reed married Charles L. Tarpley in 1911 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 
Child

Family 3

John Johnston b. April 27, 1886, d. February 19, 1926
Marriage*Orpha Lyda Etta Reed married John Johnston on September 13, 1919 at Lawrence Co., Indiana.2 
Child

Family 4

Emory More b. April 28, 1881, d. July 5, 1965
Marriage*Orpha Lyda Etta Reed married Emory More on October 25, 1941 at Mississippi Co., Missouri.7 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Orpha More obituary in the Apr 10, 1957 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11324] Highland Memorial Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles William Reed1,2,3

M, b. February 23, 1890, d. December 7, 1942
FatherFranklin "Frank" Reed1,4,5,6 b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
MotherBarbara Ann Brothers1,4,5,6 b. May 4, 1868, d. February 6, 1919
     His Social Security Number was 325-18-9377.7 Charles William Reed was buried at Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., Illinois.8 He was born on February 23, 1890 at Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,2,7,3 He married Golda S. Grounds on December 24, 1914 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.6 Charles William Reed died on December 7, 1942 at West Salem, Edwards Co., Illinois, at age 52.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 107, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 278, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 204, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois9
1930Dwelling 207, District 16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 233, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Golda S. Grounds b. April 12, 1890, d. December 4, 1972
Marriage*Charles William Reed married Golda S. Grounds on December 24, 1914 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Orpha More obituary in the Apr 10, 1957 edition.
  6. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2650] Meek Family Tree 30 March_2009-07-22, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12123833/person/1202516141
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Franklin Reed1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 30, 1892, d. June 9, 1960
FatherFranklin "Frank" Reed1,6,4,7 b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
MotherBarbara Ann Brothers1,6,4,7 b. May 4, 1868, d. February 6, 1919
     John Franklin Reed was buried at Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., Illinois.5 He was born on March 30, 1892 at Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois.2,3,5 He married Mildred E. Graham on April 1, 1916 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.4 John Franklin Reed died on June 9, 1960 at Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 68.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 107, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 278, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 263, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 120, District 16, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois9
1940Dwelling 231, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Mildred E. Graham b. April 28, 1895, d. April 6, 1975
Marriage*John Franklin Reed married Mildred E. Graham on April 1, 1916 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S2652] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=honeycutt&GSfn=beulah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=29844765&CRid=106933&df=all&, "Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL," e-mail to unknown recipient.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Orpha More obituary in the Apr 10, 1957 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virgil McKinley "Mack" Reed1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 1, 1897, d. September 9, 1988
FatherFranklin "Frank" Reed1,2,3,7 b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
MotherBarbara Ann Brothers1,2,3,7 b. May 4, 1868, d. February 6, 1919
     Virgil McKinley "Mack" Reed was buried at Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 11188 N County Road 2300 N, Orio, Wabash Co., Illinois.3,4 His Social Security Number was 332-32-1005.8 He was born on March 1, 1897 at Sumner, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,4,8,5,6 He married Ruth Belle Litherland circa 1917.9,3,10 Virgil McKinley "Mack" Reed died on September 9, 1988 at Princeton, Gibson Co., Indiana, at age 91.3,4,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 107, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 278, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 33, District 216, Friendsville, Wabash Co., Illinois11
1930Dwelling 135, District 16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois9
1940Dwelling 233, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer11
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer12

Family

Ruth Belle Litherland b. June 6, 1895, d. May 10, 1985
Marriage*Virgil McKinley "Mack" Reed married Ruth Belle Litherland circa 1917.9,3,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S11323] Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wabash Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Orpha More obituary in the Apr 10, 1957 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Ruth B. Reed obituary in the May 11, 1985 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Coza Lula Peters1,2

F, b. circa 1901
     Coza Lula Peters was born circa 1901 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,2 As of July 22, 1920,her married name was Reed.1 She married Franklin "Frank" Reed, son of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on July 22, 1920 at Marion Co., Indiana.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 16, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 237, District 51-19, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois4

Family

Franklin "Frank" Reed b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
Marriage*Coza Lula Peters married Franklin "Frank" Reed, son of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on July 22, 1920 at Marion Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11265] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10443] Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc., online www.grandstaff-hentgen.com, From the Laura Etta Davidson obituary.

Laura Etta Reed1,2

F, b. June 26, 1927, d. January 12, 2020
FatherFranklin "Frank" Reed1,3,5,4 b. December 1, 1862, d. December 21, 1950
MotherCoza Lula Peters1,3,4 b. circa 1901
     Laura Etta Reed Laura Etta Davidson, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:00 am, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. She was born June 26, 1927 in Sumner, Illinois to Frank W. and Coza Lela (Peters) Reed. Laura married Louis Vearl Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri on December 24, 1941; he died January 10, 1997. She was a homemaker and also retired from Pizza Hut in Wabash, after 17 years. Laura was a member of the Christian Heritage Church, and enjoyed reading and traveling. She lived in Wabash County since 1941. She is survived by five children, Larry Davidson of Statesville, North Carolina, James (Lee) Davidson of Roann, Indiana, Robert Davidson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Donald (Jill) Davidson of North Manchester, Indiana, and Frances Cosley of Wabash, 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brother, Frank W. Reed, and special friend, La Donna Ulshafer, both of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and son, Charles Davidson. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.4 She was buried at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,4 She was born on June 26, 1927 at Sumner, Lawrence Co., Illinois.4 As of December 24, 1941,her married name was Davidson.4 She married Louis Vearl Davidson on December 24, 1941 at St. Louis, Missouri.4 Laura Etta Reed died on January 12, 2020 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 92.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 16, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 237, District 51-19, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois3

Family

Louis Vearl Davidson b. February 8, 1921, d. January 10, 1997
Marriage*Laura Etta Reed married Louis Vearl Davidson on December 24, 1941 at St. Louis, Missouri.4 
Children
  • Larry Davidson4
  • James Davidson4
  • Robert Davidson4
  • Donald Davidson4
  • Frances Davidson4
  • Charles Davidson4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7629] Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S10443] Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc., online www.grandstaff-hentgen.com, From the Laura Etta Davidson obituary.
  5. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Orpha More obituary in the Apr 10, 1957 edition.

John Johnston1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 27, 1886, d. February 19, 1926
     John Johnston was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Lawrence Co., Illinois.5 He was born on April 27, 1886 at Wabash Co., Illinois.2,4,5 He married Orpha Lyda Etta Reed, daughter of Franklin "Frank" Reed and Barbara Ann Brothers, on September 13, 1919 at Lawrence Co., Indiana.3 John Johnston died on February 19, 1926 at Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 39.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 191, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1

Occupation

1920Farmer1

Family

Orpha Lyda Etta Reed b. August 13, 1888, d. April 9, 1957
Marriage*John Johnston married Orpha Lyda Etta Reed, daughter of Franklin "Frank" Reed and Barbara Ann Brothers, on September 13, 1919 at Lawrence Co., Indiana.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S11325] Bethel Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Golda S. Grounds1,2

F, b. April 12, 1890, d. December 4, 1972
     Golda S. Grounds was born on April 12, 1890 at Illinois.3 As of December 24, 1914,her married name was Reed.2 She married Charles William Reed, son of Franklin "Frank" Reed and Barbara Ann Brothers, on December 24, 1914 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 Golda S. Grounds died on December 4, 1972 at Sumner, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 82.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 204, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 207, District 16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 233, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois5

Family

Charles William Reed b. February 23, 1890, d. December 7, 1942
Marriage*Golda S. Grounds married Charles William Reed, son of Franklin "Frank" Reed and Barbara Ann Brothers, on December 24, 1914 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S2650] Meek Family Tree 30 March_2009-07-22, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12123833/person/1202516141
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edna LaVaughn Reed1,2

F, b. September 29, 1915, d. June 5, 2002
FatherCharles William Reed3,1,2 b. February 23, 1890, d. December 7, 1942
MotherGolda S. Grounds3,1,2 b. April 12, 1890, d. December 4, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 320-24-6669.4 Edna LaVaughn Reed was born on September 29, 1915 at Illinois.3,4 As of April 21, 1951,her married name was Smith.5 She married Eugene Rozander Smith on April 21, 1951.5 Edna LaVaughn Reed died on June 5, 2002 at Illinois at age 86.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 204, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 207, District 16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 233, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois2

Family

Eugene Rozander Smith b. April 17, 1923, d. May 20, 2003
Marriage*Edna LaVaughn Reed married Eugene Rozander Smith on April 21, 1951.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S11327] Johnson Family, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/33382858/person/360003207731/facts

Mildred E. Graham1,2

F, b. April 28, 1895, d. April 6, 1975
     Mildred E. Graham was buried at Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,2 She Mrs. Mildred Reed, 79, of Newton and formerly of Allendale, died Sunday at Richland Memorial Hospital. She is survived by a son, Elbert of Newton; two grandchildren; two brothers, Wendell Graham, Pickney, Mich., and Lewis Graham, Palm Dale, Cal; three sisters, Emma Hale, Pickney, Mich., Frances Frye, Flint, Mich. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, Allendale, with the Rev. Edward Cockrell officiating. Burial will be at Moffett Cemetery in Lawrence County.2 Her Social Security Number was 342-36-2382.4 She was born on April 28, 1895 at Illinois.3,4 As of April 1, 1916,her married name was Reed.1 She married John Franklin Reed, son of Franklin "Frank" Reed and Barbara Ann Brothers, on April 1, 1916 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1 Mildred E. Graham died on April 6, 1975 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois, at age 79.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 263, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 120, District 16, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 231, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois7

Family

John Franklin Reed b. March 30, 1892, d. June 9, 1960
Marriage*Mildred E. Graham married John Franklin Reed, son of Franklin "Frank" Reed and Barbara Ann Brothers, on April 1, 1916 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mildred Reed obituary.
  3. [S2652] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=honeycutt&GSfn=beulah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=29844765&CRid=106933&df=all&, "Moffett Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL," e-mail to unknown recipient.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elbert Cleland Reed1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1917, d. October 24, 1985
FatherJohn Franklin Reed5,1,6 b. March 30, 1892, d. June 9, 1960
MotherMildred E. Graham5,1,2,6 b. April 28, 1895, d. April 6, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 346-12-7968.7 Elbert Cleland Reed was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois.3 He was born on March 17, 1917 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.7,3,4 He married Daisy Mildred Owens on August 20, 1946.3,8 Elbert Cleland Reed died on October 24, 1985 at Illinois at age 68.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 263, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 120, District 16, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 231, District 93-16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Family

Daisy Mildred Owens b. November 9, 1921, d. January 10, 2009
Marriage*Elbert Cleland Reed married Daisy Mildred Owens on August 20, 1946.3,8 
Children
  • Dianne Reed8
  • Beverly Reed8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mildred Reed obituary.
  3. [S7538] Westlawn Cemetery, Jasper Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11328] Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home, online www.gallantfuneralhome.com, From the Daisy Mildred Owens Reed obituary.

William James Turner1,2,3,4

M, b. September 9, 1863, d. June 5, 1932
     William James Turner was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.4 He was born on September 9, 1863 at Illinois.2,3 He married Addie Ellen Reed, daughter of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on July 25, 1886 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,3 William James Turner died on June 5, 1932 at Liberty, Union Co., Indiana, at age 68.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 308, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 209, District 150, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 230, District 4, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer5
1920Oil field laborer6

Family

Addie Ellen Reed b. September 11, 1867, d. November 10, 1950
Marriage*William James Turner married Addie Ellen Reed, daughter of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on July 25, 1886 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S11351] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S7306] Unknown compiler, Indiana, United Methodist Church Records, 1837-1970.
  11. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  12. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Alma May Turner1,2

F, b. May 17, 1887, d. February 12, 1910
FatherWilliam James Turner1 b. September 9, 1863, d. June 5, 1932
MotherAddie Ellen Reed1 b. September 11, 1867, d. November 10, 1950
     Alma May Turner was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3 She was born on May 17, 1887 at Illinois.1,3 As of February 10, 1906,her married name was Middagh.2 She married Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh on February 10, 1906.2 Alma May Turner died on February 12, 1910 at Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 22.4,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1

Family

Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh b. September 26, 1878, d. November 6, 1933
Marriage*Alma May Turner married Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh on February 10, 1906.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2655] Manery - Middaugh Research File, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28240532/person/12017781278?ssrc=
  3. [S11351] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S10905] Unknown compiler, Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, 1877-1916.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  7. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Marguerite E. Wilson obituary in the May 25, 1986 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marjorie Ellen Middaugh obituary.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Della Ida Turner1

F, b. April 17, 1889, d. February 6, 1922
FatherWilliam James Turner2,1 b. September 9, 1863, d. June 5, 1932
MotherAddie Ellen Reed2,1 b. September 11, 1867, d. November 10, 1950
     Della Ida Turner was buried at Harrison Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash Co., Illinois.3 She was born on April 17, 1889 at Illinois.2,1 As of January 1, 1908,her married name was Fornoff.1 She married Lavan Fornoff on January 1, 1908.1 Della Ida Turner died on February 6, 1922 at Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 32.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 254, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois4

Family

Lavan Fornoff b. October 24, 1886, d. December, 1969
Marriage*Della Ida Turner married Lavan Fornoff on January 1, 1908.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11352] Harrison Cemetery, Wabash Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Addie E. Robinson obituary in the Jan 12, 2001 edition.

Sarah E. Turner1,2

F, b. March, 1892
FatherWilliam James Turner1,2 b. September 9, 1863, d. June 5, 1932
MotherAddie Ellen Reed1,2 b. September 11, 1867, d. November 10, 1950
     Sarah E. Turner was born in March, 1892 at Illinois.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 308, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Ruth A. Turner1,2

F, b. January 1, 1895
FatherWilliam James Turner1,3,2 b. September 9, 1863, d. June 5, 1932
MotherAddie Ellen Reed1,3,2 b. September 11, 1867, d. November 10, 1950
     Her married name was Landes.4 Ruth A. Turner married William Franklin Landes.4,5 Ruth A. Turner was born on January 1, 1895 at Illinois.1,2 As of December 30, 1918,her married name was Hunn.2 She married Fred George Hunn on December 30, 1918 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 308, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois3
1920Dwelling 38, District 149, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 96, District 2, Liberty, Union Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 178, District 51-14, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1940Private home nurse8

Family 1

Fred George Hunn b. January 16, 1878, d. December 24, 1943
Marriage*Ruth A. Turner married Fred George Hunn on December 30, 1918 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,6 
Child

Family 2

William Franklin Landes b. March 1, 1893, d. February 20, 1969
Marriage*Ruth A. Turner married William Franklin Landes.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S11265] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Urha Alice "Urah" Turner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 7, 1900, d. September 1, 1964
FatherWilliam James Turner1,2,3,4,5,7,6 b. September 9, 1863, d. June 5, 1932
MotherAddie Ellen Reed1,2,3,4,5,7 b. September 11, 1867, d. November 10, 1950
     Urha Alice "Urah" Turner was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.6 She was born on March 7, 1900 at Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,7,6 As of February 21, 1918,her married name was Beard.5 She married Joseph Beard on February 21, 1918 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.5 As of November 27, 1920,her married name was Marshall.4 Urha Alice "Urah" Turner married Thomas William "Lottie A." Marshall on November 27, 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.4,7 Urha Alice "Urah" Turner died on September 1, 1964 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 64.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 115, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 308, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 209, District 150, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 53, District 440, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 28, District 49-63, Speedway, Marion Co., Indiana9

Family 1

Joseph Beard b. circa 1895
Marriage*Urha Alice "Urah" Turner married Joseph Beard on February 21, 1918 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.5 

Family 2

Thomas William "Lottie A." Marshall b. December 24, 1894, d. May 10, 1966
Marriage*Urha Alice "Urah" Turner married Thomas William "Lottie A." Marshall on November 27, 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.4,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7306] Unknown compiler, Indiana, United Methodist Church Records, 1837-1970.
  5. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey Marshall Stevenson obituary.

Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh1,2,3

M, b. September 26, 1878, d. November 6, 1933
     Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 He was born on September 26, 1878 at Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois; His draft card has a birth year of 1879.1,2,3 He married Alma May Turner, daughter of William James Turner and Addie Ellen Reed, on February 10, 1906.4 Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh died on November 6, 1933 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois, at age 55.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 120, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 37, District 149, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 631, District 4, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1910Oil field teamster5
1920Highway officer6
1930State highway patrolman7

Family

Alma May Turner b. May 17, 1887, d. February 12, 1910
Marriage*Benjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh married Alma May Turner, daughter of William James Turner and Addie Ellen Reed, on February 10, 1906.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S11351] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S2655] Manery - Middaugh Research File, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/28240532/person/12017781278?ssrc=
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  9. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Marguerite E. Wilson obituary in the May 25, 1986 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marjorie Ellen Middaugh obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Elizabeth Middagh1,2,3

F, b. September 2, 1908, d. October 22, 1990
FatherBenjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh1,4,5,2,3 b. September 26, 1878, d. November 6, 1933
MotherAlma May Turner1,5,3 b. May 17, 1887, d. February 12, 1910
     Her Social Security Number was 348-22-7841.3 Mary Elizabeth Middagh was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.6 Her married name was Davis.5 She married Unknown Davis.5,3,6 Mary Elizabeth Middagh was born on September 2, 1908 at Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3,6 As of October 2, 1927,her married name was Watts.2 She married Russell Roland Watts on October 2, 1927 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 Mary Elizabeth Middagh died on October 22, 1990 at age 82.3,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 120, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 308, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of her grandfather William Turner1
1920Dwelling 37, District 149, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 146, District 11, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 57, District 51-11, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois8

Family 1

Unknown Davis
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Middagh married Unknown Davis.5,3,6 

Family 2

Russell Roland Watts b. March 3, 1905, d. April 26, 1969
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Middagh married Russell Roland Watts on October 2, 1927 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Marguerite E. Wilson obituary in the May 25, 1986 edition.
  6. [S11351] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Russell R. Watts obituary in the Apr 28, 1969 edition.

Marguerite Enola Middagh1,2,3

F, b. February 25, 1907, d. May 23, 1986
FatherBenjamin Peter "Bennie" "Benna" Middagh1,4,2,3 b. September 26, 1878, d. November 6, 1933
MotherAlma May Turner1,2,3 b. May 17, 1887, d. February 12, 1910
     Marguerite Enola Middagh was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois.5 Her Social Security Number was 328-40-3751.6 She was born on February 25, 1907 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,5,6,3 As of December 9, 1928,her married name was Wilson.2 She married Joseph Legrand "Joe" Wilson on December 9, 1928 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2,3 Marguerite Enola Middagh died on May 23, 1986 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 79.5,6,3 She BRIDGEPORT, Ill. - Marguerite E. Wilson, 79, 712 Arlington St., died at 7:10 p.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born Feb. 25, 1907, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Benna and Alma Middagh. Her husband, Joseph L. Wilson, died in 1973. She was a member of the Lioness Club and the Free Methodist Church of Bridgeport. Surviving are a son, Wallace L. Wilson, Huntsville, Ala; a sister, Mary Davis, Lawrenceville; and two grandchildren. A twin sister is deceased. Burial will be in White House Cemetery. on May 25, 1986.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 120, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 308, District 128, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of her grandfather William Turner1
1920Dwelling 37, District 149, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 229, District 4, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 515, District 51-4, Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., Illinois8

Family

Joseph Legrand "Joe" Wilson b. August 8, 1906, d. February 6, 1973
Marriage*Marguerite Enola Middagh married Joseph Legrand "Joe" Wilson on December 9, 1928 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Marguerite E. Wilson obituary in the May 25, 1986 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11351] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Edward Moore1,2,3

M, b. September 8, 1864, d. October 8, 1934
     James Edward Moore was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Saint Francisville, Lawrence Co., Illinois.2,3 He was born on September 8, 1864 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.2,3 He married Estella Reed, daughter of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on August 26, 1886 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,3 James Edward Moore died on October 8, 1934 at Saint Francisville, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 70.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 91, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 246, District 181, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 280, District 162, Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 151, District 16, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Farm manager5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7

Family

Estella Reed b. August 27, 1870, d. December 26, 1944
Marriage*James Edward Moore married Estella Reed, daughter of David R. Reed and Lida Lauretta Mosher, on August 26, 1886 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S2656] Oak Lawn Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=moore&GSiman=1&GScid=107250&GRid=31549151&CRid=107250&
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  10. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Everett Moore obituary in the Jan 12, 1993 edition.