Eula Byer Hoal1,2

F, b. March 2, 1894, d. February 12, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9475.3 Eula Byer Hoal was born on March 2, 1894 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,3,5 As of September 17, 1955,her married name was Manning.2 She married Ira Lee Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on September 17, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Eula Byer Hoal died on February 12, 1978 at Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 83.4

Family

Ira Lee Manning b. July 2, 1876, d. April 30, 1967
Marriage*She married Ira Lee Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on September 17, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles W. "Chuck" Lark1

M, b. July 7, 1911, d. June 30, 1981
     Charles W. "Chuck" Lark was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1 His Social Security Number was 303-18-3171.2 He was born on July 7, 1911 at Indiana.1,2 He married Minnie Opal Martin, daughter of Park Martin and Clara Jane Thomas, on September 22, 1939.1 Charles W. "Chuck" Lark died on June 30, 1981 at Clay Co., Indiana, at age 69.1,2

Family

Minnie Opal Martin b. May 9, 1910, d. January, 1981
Marriage*He married Minnie Opal Martin, daughter of Park Martin and Clara Jane Thomas, on September 22, 1939.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Anna Louise Lark obituary in the Jan 4, 1953 edition.

Philip A Jeffries1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
     Philip A Jeffries was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He married Alma L. Martin, daughter of Park Martin and Clara Jane Thomas.4,5,2 Philip A Jeffries was born on January 30, 1910 at Indiana.1 He died on January 20, 1990 at age 79.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 11-25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1940Clay plant laborer3

Family

Alma L. Martin b. January 3, 1912, d. January 12, 2002
Marriage*Philip A Jeffries married Alma L. Martin, daughter of Park Martin and Clara Jane Thomas.4,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5222] Moore Funeral Home, online http://www.moorefuneralhomes.com/, From the Carol Marlene Dowell obituary.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Park Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Anthony P. Jeffries obituary in the Mar 10, 2010 edition.

Martena M. Eggers1,2

F, b. November 14, 1917, d. September 5, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 305-24-0311.1 Martena M. Eggers was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3,2 She was born on November 14, 1917 at Coatesville, Hendricks Co., Indiana.3,1,2 As of 1935,her married name was Martin.2 She married William Park Martin, son of Park Martin and Clara Jane Thomas, in 1935.3,2 Martena M. Eggers died on September 5, 2005 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 87.3,1,2 She Martena M. Martin, 87, of Brazil passed away Monday, September 5, 2005, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. She was born November 14, 1917, in Coatesville IN., the daughter of Charles and Blanche Lydick Eggers. She moved to Clay County as a young girl and attended Brazil High School. In 1935 she married William P. Martin of Carbon with whom she became an avid outdoors person. Many good times were had enjoying their cabin in Parke County, game hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and entertaining family and friends. In later years she took pleasure in playing euchre with the Senior Citizen Euchre Club. She was employed at Quaker Maid for over thirty years, being very active in the Union and serving as shop steward and later as Vice President. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother Garold Eggers. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia and Hal Switz of Dunedin, FL, Sandra and Wayne Siegelin of Brazil; and one son and daughter-in-law, Toby and Jane Martin of Brazil, a sister Geneva Salitros of Plainfield, five grandchildren: Ronald Stinson, Craig Siegelin, Jeff Martin, Marsha Nicoson and Mark Siegelin; six great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Services will be at French Funeral Home Friday September 9, 2005 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday evening from 5:00-8:00. on September 7, 2005.2

Family

William Park Martin b. January 28, 1914, d. May, 1976
Marriage*She married William Park Martin, son of Park Martin and Clara Jane Thomas, in 1935.3,2 
Children
  • Marcia Martin2
  • Sandra Martin2
  • Toby Martin2

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Martena M. Martin obituary in the Sep 7, 2005 edition.
  3. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Anna Louise Lark1

F, b. December 11, 1950, d. January 3, 1953
FatherCharles W. "Chuck" Lark1 b. July 7, 1911, d. June 30, 1981
MotherMinnie Opal Martin1 b. May 9, 1910, d. January, 1981
     Anna Louise Lark was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1 She was born on December 11, 1950 at Indiana.2 She died on January 3, 1953 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 2.1 She BRAZIL, Ind., Jan. 3.- Anna Louise Lark, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lark of Carbon, Ind., died at 8:40 o'clock Saturday morning at her home there. Besides The parents, she is survived by a brother, David, and a sister, Penny Jo, both at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Park Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lark, all of Carbon. The body was brought to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home here, where friends may call after 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Shanklin will officiate with burial in the Calcutta Cemetery. on January 4, 1953.1

Citations

  1. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Anna Louise Lark obituary in the Jan 4, 1953 edition.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Anthony Philip "Tony" Jeffries1,2

M, b. March 22, 1932, d. March 10, 2010
FatherPhilip A Jeffries1,3,2 b. January 30, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
MotherAlma L. Martin1,3,2 b. January 3, 1912, d. January 12, 2002
     Anthony Philip "Tony" Jeffries was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He was born on March 22, 1932 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.1,4 He married Chitra Hutchison on January 23, 1955.1 Anthony Philip "Tony" Jeffries died on March 10, 2010 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 77.1,4 He Anthony "Tony" P. Jeffries, 77, of Brazil, passed away March 10, 2010, at 10:02 a.m. at his residence. He was born March 22, 1932, in Carbon, the son of Phillip A. Jeffries and Alma Martin Jeffries. He graduated from Van Buren High School. Tony served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. On Jan. 23, 1955, he married Chitra Hutchison Jeffries and together they raised their family in Brazil. He was one of the founders of the Clay Youth League and enjoyed coaching for many years. He served as Cub Master while his children were in scouting. He also was active in the Jaycees organization. He was a past member of the Free & Accepted Masons Lodge 264. He was a member of the American Legion Post 2. Following retirement, Tony could be found many days at the golf course and most mornings having coffee at the local Hardees with his friends. Tony worked for IBM in Greencastle for over 33 years, retiring in 1987, when the center closed. He later worked in management for Columbia House in Terre Haute, retiring from that position in 2000. Survivors include his wife Chitra Jeffries; six children, Ric and Linda Jeffries of Pimento, Kent and Debbi Jeffries of Terre Haute, Debbie and Jim Zimmerman of Brazil, Brent Jeffries of Brazil, Jon and Cindy Jeffries of Plainfield and Miranda Jeffries of Terre Haute; 15 grandchildren, Jacob (J.T.) Jeffries, Jennie (Dustin) Bush, Kevin Zimmerman, Evan Whitman (Alison), Benjamin Whitman, Joseph Whitman, Logan Whitman, Caleb Whitman, Taneya Jeffries, Michael Jeffries, Jessica Jeffries, Mackenzie Jeffries, Coleson Jeffries, Gavin Jeffries and Kayleen Grable; three great-grandchildren, Henry Bush, Emma Whitman and Luke Whitman; two sisters, Marlene (Don) Dowell and Judy Wright, all of Brazil; one sister-in-law, Paula Jeffries of Rockville; and mother-in-law, Beulah Hutchison of Cloverdale; and several nieces and nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dick Jeffries; and father-in-law, Chester Hutchison. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., in Brazil, with the Rev. Bill Price officiating. Music selections will be provided by Steve McCullough. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Saturday one hour prior to services. Military graveside services will be provided by the American Legion Post 2 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1127. Pallbearers will include his grandsons, Jacob (J.T.) Jeffries, Kevin Zimmerman, Evan Whitman, Benjamin Whitman, Joseph Whitman, Logan Whitman, Caleb Whitman, and Micheal Jeffries. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Clay Youth League, P.O. Box 18, Brazil, IN or to Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 400 Eighth Ave., Terre Haute, IN. 47804. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. on March 10, 2010.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 11-25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Chitra Hutchison
Marriage*Anthony Philip "Tony" Jeffries married Chitra Hutchison on January 23, 1955.1 
Children
  • Ric Jeffries1
  • Kent Jeffries1
  • Debbie Jeffries1
  • Brent Jeffries1
  • Jon Jeffries1
  • Miranda Jeffries1

Citations

  1. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Anthony P. Jeffries obituary in the Mar 10, 2010 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5222] Moore Funeral Home, online http://www.moorefuneralhomes.com/, From the Carol Marlene Dowell obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Carol Marlene Jeffries1,2

F, b. January 26, 1934, d. January 18, 2012
FatherPhilip A Jeffries1,2,3 b. January 30, 1910, d. January 20, 1990
MotherAlma L. Martin1,2,3 b. January 3, 1912, d. January 12, 2002
     Carol Marlene Jeffries Carol Marlene Dowell, age 77 of Brazil, IN died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born January 26, 1934 in Clay County, IN as the daughter of Philip A. and Alma Martin Jeffries. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the Class of 1952. She married Donald Eugene Dowell November 24, 1955. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She greatly enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; son, James (Jim) Dowell; and brothers, Tony and Dick Jeffries. She is survived by her husband, Donald; daughter, Donna Eckler (George) of Greenfield, IN; grandchildren, Rachel Conner (Anson) of Indianapolis, Benjamin Eckler (Annie) of Springfield, IL, and Gabriel Eckler of Greenfield, IN; great grandchildren, Hannah Conner, Cy Conner, and Garrett Conner, all of Indianapolis; daughter-in-law, Mary Dowell Clodfelter of Brazil; sister, Judy Wright of Brazil; several nieces and nephews; and other extended family. Moore Funeral Home was chosen to provide private graveside services at Calcutta Cemetery on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Pastor Selby will be the officiant. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 526 S. Murphy Ave., Brazil IN 47834.2 She was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2 She was born on January 26, 1934 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,4 As of November 24, 1955,her married name was Dowell.2 She married Donald Eugene "Don" Dowell on November 24, 1955.1,2 Carol Marlene Jeffries died on January 18, 2012 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 77.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 11-25, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3

Family

Donald Eugene "Don" Dowell
Marriage*Carol Marlene Jeffries married Donald Eugene "Don" Dowell on November 24, 1955.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Anthony P. Jeffries obituary in the Mar 10, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5222] Moore Funeral Home, online http://www.moorefuneralhomes.com/, From the Carol Marlene Dowell obituary.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.