Ralph Leo Sharps1,2,3,4

M, b. February 16, 1908, d. August 29, 1966
FatherJohn T. Sharps Jr.1,5,6,3,7 b. October 9, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherMayme Gertrude Oard1,5,6,3,7 b. June 4, 1887, d. May 9, 1955
     Ralph Leo Sharps was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo Co., Indiana.4 He married Helen G. Huff.4 Ralph Leo Sharps was born on February 16, 1908 at Indiana.3,4 He died on August 29, 1966 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58; The West Virginia Death Index has a death date of Sep 1, 1966.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 38, District 8, Dick Johnson Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 137, District 91, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 143, District 84-66, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 124, District 81-79, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1930Coal miner5
1940Mine machine demonstrator6

Family

Helen G. Huff b. February 3, 1919, d. May 11, 1997
Marriage*Ralph Leo Sharps married Helen G. Huff.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5256] Oard 112011, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/32047764/person/18172345239
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S5258] Oak Hill Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Kenneth Sharps1,2,3

M, b. April 23, 1910, d. April 14, 1986
FatherJohn T. Sharps Jr.1,4,2 b. October 9, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherMayme Gertrude Oard1,4,2 b. June 4, 1887, d. May 9, 1955
     William Kenneth Sharps was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2 His Social Security Number was 307-03-8917.5 He married Hazel Matilda Koch.2 William Kenneth Sharps was born on April 23, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,5 He died on April 14, 1986 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 75.2,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 91, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 143, District 84-66, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 8, District 84-49, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1930Coal miner4
1940Coal miner3

Family

Hazel Matilda Koch b. September 22, 1913, d. February 27, 1987
Marriage*William Kenneth Sharps married Hazel Matilda Koch.2 
Child
  • Bonnie Lynn Sharps2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John M. Sharps1,2

M, b. May 10, 1914, d. June, 1968
FatherJohn T. Sharps Jr.1,3,4 b. October 9, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherMayme Gertrude Oard1,3,4 b. June 4, 1887, d. May 9, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 310-03-5060.5 John M. Sharps was born on May 10, 1914 at Indiana.1,5 He married Ruth Ella Reisinger on December 20, 1940 at Vigo Co., Indiana.6 John M. Sharps died in June, 1968 at age 54.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 91, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 143, District 84-66, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 124, District 81-79, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1940Truck driver4

Family

Ruth Ella Reisinger b. December 29, 1917, d. January 17, 1995
Marriage*John M. Sharps married Ruth Ella Reisinger on December 20, 1940 at Vigo Co., Indiana.6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3479] Wabash Valley Obituary Index, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/obituaries
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5259] Moore/Eickhoff Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2324174/person/24112298745

Hazel Matilda Koch1

F, b. September 22, 1913, d. February 27, 1987
     Hazel Matilda Koch was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 Her married name was Sharps.1 She married William Kenneth Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard.1 Hazel Matilda Koch was born on September 22, 1913 at Coal Bluff, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 She died on February 27, 1987 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 73.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 84-49, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana2

Family

William Kenneth Sharps b. April 23, 1910, d. April 14, 1986
Marriage*Hazel Matilda Koch married William Kenneth Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard.1 
Child
  • Bonnie Lynn Sharps1

Citations

  1. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen G. Huff1

F, b. February 3, 1919, d. May 11, 1997
     Helen G. Huff was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 Her married name was Sharps.1 She married Ralph Leo Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard.1 Helen G. Huff was born on February 3, 1919.1 She died on May 11, 1997 at age 78.1

Family

Ralph Leo Sharps b. February 16, 1908, d. August 29, 1966
Marriage*She married Ralph Leo Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard.1 

Citations

  1. [S5258] Oak Hill Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Ruth Ella Reisinger1,2

F, b. December 29, 1917, d. January 17, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 315-07-9779.3 Ruth Ella Reisinger was born on December 29, 1917 at California.3,2 As of December 20, 1940,her married name was Sharps.1 She married John M. Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard, on December 20, 1940 at Vigo Co., Indiana.1 Ruth Ella Reisinger died on January 17, 1995 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 77.3,2

Family

John M. Sharps b. May 10, 1914, d. June, 1968
Marriage*She married John M. Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard, on December 20, 1940 at Vigo Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S5259] Moore/Eickhoff Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2324174/person/24112298745
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elizabeth Smith1

F, b. November 8, 1889, d. May, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 303-70-1762.2 Elizabeth Smith was born on November 8, 1889 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,2 As of July 20, 1909,her married name was Oard.1 She married Ernest Edgar Oard, son of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on July 20, 1909 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 Elizabeth Smith died in May, 1980 at Indiana at age 90.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 153, District 8, Dick Johnson Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 127, District 3, Dick Johnson Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 161, District 83-19, Vermillion Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 2, District 84-37, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana6

Family

Ernest Edgar Oard b. July 8, 1889, d. November, 1968
Marriage*Elizabeth Smith married Ernest Edgar Oard, son of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on July 20, 1909 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5256] Oard 112011, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/32047764/person/18172345239
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

William Ernest Oard1,2

M, b. March 8, 1911, d. July 17, 1990
FatherErnest Edgar Oard1 b. July 8, 1889, d. November, 1968
MotherElizabeth Smith1 b. November 8, 1889, d. May, 1980
     William Ernest Oard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2 He married Imilda E. Van Buren.2 William Ernest Oard was born on March 8, 1911 at Perth, Clay Co., Indiana.2 He died on July 17, 1990 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 79.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 127, District 3, Dick Johnson Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Imilda E. Van Buren b. October 28, 1912, d. November 18, 1994
Marriage*William Ernest Oard married Imilda E. Van Buren.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  3. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Imilda Jean Oard obituary in the Jul 20, 2012 edition.

Paul Bernard Oard1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1912, d. August, 1970
FatherErnest Edgar Oard1,2,3,4 b. July 8, 1889, d. November, 1968
MotherElizabeth Smith1,2,3,4 b. November 8, 1889, d. May, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 304-14-3392.5 Paul Bernard Oard was born on August 15, 1912 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,5 He died in August, 1970.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 127, District 3, Dick Johnson Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 161, District 83-19, Vermillion Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 2, District 84-37, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1940Tinner3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Emma Elizabeth Oard1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1924, d. November 27, 1981
FatherErnest Edgar Oard1,2 b. July 8, 1889, d. November, 1968
MotherElizabeth Smith1,2 b. November 8, 1889, d. May, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 315-14-4404.4 Her married name was Fuller.3 Emma Elizabeth Oard married Otis Robert "Otie" Fuller.5 Emma Elizabeth Oard was born on January 1, 1924 at Indiana.3,4 She died on November 27, 1981 at Fresno Co., California, at age 57.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 83-19, Vermillion Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 2, District 84-37, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana2

Family

Otis Robert "Otie" Fuller b. May 5, 1921, d. March 9, 1989
Marriage*Emma Elizabeth Oard married Otis Robert "Otie" Fuller.5 
Children
  • Stephen Fuller5
  • David Michael Fuller6
  • Mary Elizabeth Fuller6

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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4919] California State Archives, California, Birth Records from Select Counties, 1872-1987.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Imilda E. Van Buren1

F, b. October 28, 1912, d. November 18, 1994
     Her married name was Oard.1 Imilda E. Van Buren married William Ernest Oard, son of Ernest Edgar Oard and Elizabeth Smith.1 Imilda E. Van Buren was born on October 28, 1912 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 She was buried on November 18, 1994 at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 She died on November 18, 1994 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 82.1

Family

William Ernest Oard b. March 8, 1911, d. July 17, 1990
Marriage*She married William Ernest Oard, son of Ernest Edgar Oard and Elizabeth Smith.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  2. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Imilda Jean Oard obituary in the Jul 20, 2012 edition.

Imilda Jean Oard1

F, b. October 2, 1948, d. July 14, 2012
FatherWilliam Ernest Oard1 b. March 8, 1911, d. July 17, 1990
MotherImilda E. Van Buren1 b. October 28, 1912, d. November 18, 1994
     Imilda Jean Oard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2 She was born on October 2, 1948.1 She died on July 14, 2012 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 63.1 She Imilda Jean Oard, 63, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born Oct. 2, 1948. She is survived by her family: her brother, Don Oard; sister-in-law, Barbara Oard; nephews, John and Bryan Oard; and several grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Imilda Van Buren and Ernest Oard. Imilda joined the Normal Life/ResCare family in April of 1989. Over the years, she has touched so many lives. There are too many to name. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She enjoyed watching and listening to “The Sound of Music”, playing cards, story books (especially about the Bible) and of course her “Cheeseman!” Imilda will be fondly remembered as having a warm heart, a beautiful smile and an amazing sense of humor. She always had a compliment for everyone she met. Services celebrating her life will start at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012, at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton Street, in Terre Haute, with Pastor Quentin Isabel officiating. on July 20, 2012.1

Citations

  1. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Imilda Jean Oard obituary in the Jul 20, 2012 edition.
  2. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&

Otis Robert "Otie" Fuller1,2

M, b. May 5, 1921, d. March 9, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 307-03-0153.3 Otis Robert "Otie" Fuller married Emma Elizabeth Oard, daughter of Ernest Edgar Oard and Elizabeth Smith.1 Otis Robert "Otie" Fuller was born on May 5, 1921 at Indiana.2,3 He died on March 9, 1989 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 67.3,2

Family

Emma Elizabeth Oard b. January 1, 1924, d. November 27, 1981
Marriage*He married Emma Elizabeth Oard, daughter of Ernest Edgar Oard and Elizabeth Smith.1 
Children
  • Stephen Fuller1
  • David Michael Fuller4
  • Mary Elizabeth Fuller4

Citations

  1. [S4919] California State Archives, California, Birth Records from Select Counties, 1872-1987.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Sam Hamilton Hamrick1

M, b. February 13, 1891
     Sam Hamilton Hamrick was born on February 13, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.1 He married Edith Belle Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on June 21, 1913 at Vigo Co., Indiana.1

Family

Edith Belle Oard b. June 21, 1891, d. 1966
Marriage*Sam Hamilton Hamrick married Edith Belle Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on June 21, 1913 at Vigo Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Mary L. Hamrick1

F, b. March 20, 1914
FatherSam Hamilton Hamrick1 b. February 13, 1891
MotherEdith Belle Oard1 b. June 21, 1891, d. 1966
     Mary L. Hamrick was born on March 20, 1914.1

William Lark1,2,3

M, b. January 26, 1892, d. May, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 316-18-6852.4 William Lark was born on January 26, 1892 at Benwood, Clay Co., Indiana.4,2,3 He married Hila Maud Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on January 28, 1913 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 William Lark died in May, 1964 at age 72.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 91, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 48, District 84-66, Honey Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 103, District 84-81, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1920Coal miner5
1930Coal miner6
1940County officer deputy7

Family

Hila Maud Oard b. May 11, 1893, d. 1929
Marriage*William Lark married Hila Maud Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on January 28, 1913 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [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.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mildred C. Lark1

F, b. May 30, 1915, d. August 31, 1989
FatherWilliam Lark1,2,3 b. January 26, 1892, d. May, 1964
MotherHila Maud Oard1,2 b. May 11, 1893, d. 1929
     Her Social Security Number was 314-24-6973.1 Her married name was Marshall.1 Mildred C. Lark married Unknown Marshall.1 Mildred C. Lark was born on May 30, 1915 at Universal, Vermilion Co., Indiana.1 She died on August 31, 1989 at age 74.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 91, Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 48, District 84-66, Honey Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana3

Family

Unknown Marshall
Marriage*Mildred C. Lark married Unknown Marshall.1 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.