Juanita Pauline Craig1,2

F, b. December 28, 1918, d. February 15, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 315-10-0750.1 Juanita Pauline Craig was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.3,2 Her married name was Reed.4 She married John Charles "Charley" Reed, son of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow.4 Juanita Pauline Craig was born on December 28, 1918 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.1,2 She died on February 15, 2001 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 82.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 274, District 27-7, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana5

Family

John Charles "Charley" Reed b. February 10, 1918, d. October 25, 1947
Marriage*Juanita Pauline Craig married John Charles "Charley" Reed, son of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow.4 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Melvin "Charlie" Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. May 10, 1866, d. January 29, 1935
     Charles Melvin "Charlie" Smith was buried at Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Lillian L. "Lillie" Reed, daughter of Dr. Ezra L. Reed and Sarah Jane Fitch.4 Charles Melvin "Charlie" Smith was born on May 10, 1866 at Huntington Co., Indiana.1,2,4 He died on January 29, 1935 at Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana, at age 68.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 179, District 82, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 161, District 145, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 31, District 174, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 96, District 8, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1900Day laborer1
1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7

Family

Lillian L. "Lillie" Reed b. January 21, 1867, d. March 31, 1898
Marriage*Charles Melvin "Charlie" Smith married Lillian L. "Lillie" Reed, daughter of Dr. Ezra L. Reed and Sarah Jane Fitch.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S8984] Catholic Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  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.

Harry Alvin Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
FatherCharles Melvin "Charlie" Smith1,4,5 b. May 10, 1866, d. January 29, 1935
MotherLillian L. "Lillie" Reed1,4 b. January 21, 1867, d. March 31, 1898
     Harry Alvin Smith was buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Pleasant Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana.5,6 He was born on March 29, 1889 at Huntington Co., Indiana.1,2,3,4,5 He married Maude Frances Elliott on December 25, 1911 at Indiana.4 Harry Alvin Smith died on January 29, 1967 at Pleasant Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana, at age 77.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 179, District 82, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 543, District 2, Adams, Allen Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 57, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1920Cemetery helper8
1930Florist9
1940Grocery clerk10

Family

Maude Frances Elliott b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
Marriage*Harry Alvin Smith married Maude Frances Elliott on December 25, 1911 at Indiana.4 
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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S8986] Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Steuben Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Lewis Smith obituary in the May 17, 1971 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Vinson Newton Smith1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1894, d. September 14, 1969
FatherCharles Melvin "Charlie" Smith4 b. May 10, 1866, d. January 29, 1935
MotherLillian L. "Lillie" Reed4 b. January 21, 1867, d. March 31, 1898
     Vinson Newton Smith was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Laporte Co., Indiana.5 His Social Security Number was 307-22-3901.6 He was born on April 20, 1894 at Whitley Co., Indiana.4,1,5,6,2 He married Barbara Ellen Swiger circa 1942.7 Vinson Newton Smith died on September 14, 1969 at Galena, Laporte Co., Indiana, at age 75.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 179, District 82, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana4
1910Dwelling 15, District 14, Washington, Adams Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 31, District 174, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana9
1930Dwelling 141, District 8, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 227, District 92-9, Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1920Farm laborer9
1930Farm laborer10
1940Farm hand3

Family

Barbara Ellen Swiger b. April 14, 1903, d. January, 1984
Marriage*Vinson Newton Smith married Barbara Ellen Swiger circa 1942.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3988] Pratt Tribune, The, From the Kathryn J. Guthrie obituary in the Jun 5, 2012 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Maude Frances Elliott1

F, b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
     Maude Frances Elliott was buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Pleasant Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on November 4, 1891 at Illinois.1,3 As of December 25, 1911,her married name was Smith.1 She married Harry Alvin Smith, son of Charles Melvin "Charlie" Smith and Lillian L. "Lillie" Reed, on December 25, 1911 at Indiana.1 Maude Frances Elliott died on July 14, 1967 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 75.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 543, District 2, Adams, Allen Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 57, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana6

Family

Harry Alvin Smith b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
Marriage*Maude Frances Elliott married Harry Alvin Smith, son of Charles Melvin "Charlie" Smith and Lillian L. "Lillie" Reed, on December 25, 1911 at Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S8986] Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Steuben Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  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. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Lewis Smith obituary in the May 17, 1971 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Howard Glenn Smith1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1912, d. November 4, 1965
FatherHarry Alvin Smith2,4,5,6,3 b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
MotherMaude Frances Elliott2,4,5,6,3 b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
     Howard Glenn Smith was buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Pleasant Lake, Huntington Co., Indiana.1,3 He was born on November 8, 1912 at Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.2,3 He died on November 4, 1965 at Pleasant Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana, at age 52.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 543, District 2, Adams, Allen Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 57, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana6

Citations

  1. [S8986] Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Steuben Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  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.

Harry Evan Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1921, d. November 7, 2006
FatherHarry Alvin Smith1,5,6,7,2 b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
MotherMaude Frances Elliott1,5,6,7,2 b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 305-16-6911.1 Harry Evan Smith was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3 He was born on January 30, 1921 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1,7,2,4 He married Nancy Jeanette Wood on April 21, 1944 at Indiana.2 Harry Evan Smith died on November 7, 2006 at Arkansas at age 85.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 57, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1940Paper factory worker6

Family

Nancy Jeanette Wood b. June 24, 1924, d. June 19, 2004
Marriage*Harry Evan Smith married Nancy Jeanette Wood on April 21, 1944 at Indiana.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S5844] Lindenwood Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Velma Mae Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 7, 1914, d. February 11, 2004
FatherHarry Alvin Smith1,6,2,3,4,7 b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
MotherMaude Frances Elliott1,6,2,3,4,7 b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 315-20-0709.7 Velma Mae Smith was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2,8,9 She was born on July 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.2,3,7 As of December 24, 1928,her married name was Polley.4 She married Chester Leroy Polley on December 24, 1928 at Indiana.4,8 Velma Mae Smith died on February 11, 2004 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 89.2,7,8 She Velma Mae Polley, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at The Towne House Health Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Roanoke, she worked in the office at Consolidated Paper for 25 years, retiring in 1971. Survivors include two sons, Harry E. Polley of Jacksonville, Fla. and Melvin L. (Rosemary) Polley of Boyce, Va; sons-in-law, Francis (Zanna) Bader and James (Norma) Bader, both of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Harry E. (Nancy) Smith of Jennings, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester LeRoy, and her two daughters, Barbara and Rosemary Bader. Service is 2 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. on February 13, 2004.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 543, District 2, Adams, Allen Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 230, District 94-64A, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana10

Family

Chester Leroy Polley b. February 18, 1907, d. April 20, 1994
Marriage*Velma Mae Smith married Chester Leroy Polley on December 24, 1928 at Indiana.4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Velma Mae Polley obituary in the Feb 13, 2004 edition.
  9. [S5844] Lindenwood Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Chester Leroy Polley obituary in the Apr 22, 1994 edition.
  12. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Rosemary J. Bader obituary in the Dec 31, 1990 edition.
  13. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Barbara M. Bader obituary in the Jul 26, 1997 edition.

Marguerite Ione Smith1,2

F, b. April 17, 1917, d. April 30, 1970
FatherHarry Alvin Smith3,4,5,2 b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
MotherMaude Frances Elliott3,4,2 b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
     Marguerite Ione Smith was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.5,6 She was born on April 17, 1917 at Whitley Co., Indiana.5,2 As of August 17, 1935,her married name was Kerns.2 She married Franklin Oliver Kerns on August 17, 1935 at Indiana.5,2 Marguerite Ione Smith died on April 30, 1970 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 53.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 543, District 2, Adams, Allen Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 58, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana7

Family

Franklin Oliver Kerns b. February 24, 1912, d. April 18, 1985
Marriage*Marguerite Ione Smith married Franklin Oliver Kerns on August 17, 1935 at Indiana.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S5844] Lindenwood Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Frank A. Kerns obituary in the Jun 2, 2010 edition.

Lewis Melvin Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 29, 1918, d. May 17, 1971
FatherHarry Alvin Smith1,2,7,8,3,6 b. March 29, 1889, d. January 29, 1967
MotherMaude Frances Elliott1,2,7,3,6 b. November 4, 1891, d. July 14, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 312-07-7310.9 Lewis Melvin Smith was buried at Wilkins Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.3,4,6 He married Wanda Maxine Daugherty.3 Lewis Melvin Smith was born on November 29, 1918 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.8,4,5,10,9,6 He married Lelah Ruth Hile on July 19, 1941 at Defiance Co., Ohio.8 Lewis Melvin Smith Lewis (Smltty) Smith, 52, died this morning at his home, 515 South 22nd street, following a long illness. He was born Nov. 29, 1918 near Fort Wayne to Harry and Maude Smith. He married Maxine Daugherty Sept. 23, 1950, who survives. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving with the widow are seven children, Melvin and Phillip, both of Fort Wayne and Thomas, Pamela, James, Linda and Robert, all at home; one brother Barry and one sister, Mrs. Velma Polley, both of Fort Wayne; Rites will be conducted Wedesday at 2 p.m. in the Jackley-Landrum funeral home with burial at Wllkins cemetery. on May 17, 1971.6 He died on May 17, 1971 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 52.3,4,10,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 543, District 2, Adams, Allen Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 57, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Electrical appliance factory worker7

Family 1

Lelah Ruth Hile b. November 3, 1922, d. October 12, 1998
Marriage*Lewis Melvin Smith married Lelah Ruth Hile on July 19, 1941 at Defiance Co., Ohio.8 
Children

Family 2

Wanda Maxine Daugherty b. June 8, 1928, d. February 28, 2002
Marriage*Lewis Melvin Smith married Wanda Maxine Daugherty.3 
Children
  • Pamela Smith6
  • James Smith6
  • Linda Smith6
  • Robert Smith6
  • Thomas Smith6
  • Linda Marie Smith12

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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S8988] Wilkins Cemetery, Tipton Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [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.
  6. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Lewis Smith obituary in the May 17, 1971 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Melvin Howard Smith obituary.
  12. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Chester Leroy Polley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 18, 1907, d. April 20, 1994
     Chester Leroy Polley was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3,5,6 He was born on February 18, 1907 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3 He married Velma Mae Smith, daughter of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on December 24, 1928 at Indiana.2,4 Chester Leroy Polley died on April 20, 1994 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 87.3,6 He Chester Leroy Polley, 87, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday at home. The Fort Wayne native retired in 1972 as manager of Fort Wayne Waste Paper Co. after 30 years, and was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Velma M; a daughter, Barbara Bader of Fort Wayne; sons, Harry of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melvin of Washington, D.C; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., where calling is 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. on April 22, 1994.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 230, District 94-64A, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1930Auto salesman1
1940W.P.A. worker7

Family

Velma Mae Smith b. July 7, 1914, d. February 11, 2004
Marriage*Chester Leroy Polley married Velma Mae Smith, daughter of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on December 24, 1928 at Indiana.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Velma Mae Polley obituary in the Feb 13, 2004 edition.
  5. [S5844] Lindenwood Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Chester Leroy Polley obituary in the Apr 22, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Rosemary J. Bader obituary in the Dec 31, 1990 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lelah Ruth Hile1,2,3

F, b. November 3, 1922, d. October 12, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 315-12-9163.4 Lelah Ruth Hile was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.2,5 She was born on November 3, 1922 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio.2,6,5,4 As of July 19, 1941,her married name was Smith.1 She married Lewis Melvin Smith, son of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on July 19, 1941 at Defiance Co., Ohio.1 Lelah Ruth Hile died on October 12, 1998 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 75.2,5,4

Family

Lewis Melvin Smith b. November 29, 1918, d. May 17, 1971
Marriage*She married Lewis Melvin Smith, son of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on July 19, 1941 at Defiance Co., Ohio.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Melvin Howard Smith obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Harry Elby Polley1,2

M, b. August 2, 1929, d. August 7, 2009
FatherChester Leroy Polley1,3,4,5,6,7 b. February 18, 1907, d. April 20, 1994
MotherVelma Mae Smith1,3,4,5,6,7 b. July 7, 1914, d. February 11, 2004
     Harry Elby Polley was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2 His Social Security Number was 306-26-9506.8 He was born on August 2, 1929 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3,9,8,2 He died on August 7, 2009 at Florida at age 80.9,8,2 He Mr. Harry Polley, passed away August 2, 2009. (should be Aug 7) He was a Member of the American Legion Post 88, and a life Member of the VFW 1689. Harry was awarded 2 Bronze Stars while serving in the U.S. Army. He moved to Jacksonville in 1969 and opened Polley Florist in Orange Park. There will be a Memorial Service at the American Legion Post 88. on August 21, 2009.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 33, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 230, District 94-64A, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7736] Jacksonville National Cemetery, Duval Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Velma Mae Polley obituary in the Feb 13, 2004 edition.
  6. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Chester Leroy Polley obituary in the Apr 22, 1994 edition.
  7. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Rosemary J. Bader obituary in the Dec 31, 1990 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Harry Polley obituary in the Aug 21, 2009 edition.

Rosemary Juanita Polley1,2

F, b. March 9, 1931, d. December 30, 1990
FatherChester Leroy Polley3,1,4,5,6 b. February 18, 1907, d. April 20, 1994
MotherVelma Mae Smith3,1,4,5,6 b. July 7, 1914, d. February 11, 2004
     Rosemary Juanita Polley was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.4,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 313-30-7616.2 Her married name was Bader.4 She married James Bumell Bader.4,6 Rosemary Juanita Polley was born on March 9, 1931 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1,4,2 She died on December 30, 1990 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 59.4,2,6 She Rosemary J. Bader, 59, died yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. The Fort Wayne native is survived by her husband, James B; daughters, Debra Kay Striker and Sandra Lee Sutton, both of Fort Wayne; sons, Donald James of Fort Wayne and John Marvin of Kendallville; her parents, Velma and Chester Polley of Fort Wayne; a sister, Barbara Mae Bader of Fort Wayne; and brothers, Harry Polley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melvin L. Polley of Washington, D.C. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. on December 31, 1990.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 230, District 94-64A, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana3

Family

James Bumell Bader b. June 15, 1929
Marriage*Rosemary Juanita Polley married James Bumell Bader.4,6 
Children
  • Debra Kay Bader6
  • Donald James Bader6,8
  • Sandra Lee Bader6
  • John Marvin Bader6

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Velma Mae Polley obituary in the Feb 13, 2004 edition.
  6. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Rosemary J. Bader obituary in the Dec 31, 1990 edition.
  7. [S8987] Covington Memorial Gardens, Allen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Barbara Mae Polley1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 2, 1933, d. July 24, 1997
FatherChester Leroy Polley1,2,3,4,6,7,5 b. February 18, 1907, d. April 20, 1994
MotherVelma Mae Smith1,2,3,4,6,7,5,8 b. July 7, 1914, d. February 11, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 303-36-1270.2 Barbara Mae Polley was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.4,8 Her married name was Bader.4 She married Francis D. Bader.4,8 Barbara Mae Polley was born on August 2, 1933 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2,3,4 She died on July 24, 1997 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 63.2,4,8 She Barbara M. Bader, 63, of Fort Wayne died Thursday at her home. The Fort Wayne native retired in 1996 as business administrator at Simpson United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Francis D; daughters, Laura M. Lahrman and Karen F. Westerhausen, both of Fort Wayne, Cheryl J. Hamlin of Churubusco and Brenda M. Badger of Terre Haute; a son, Bernard L. of Canton, Ohio; her mother, Velma M. Polley of Fort Wayne; brothers, Harry E. Polley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melvin L. Polley of Washington; and seven grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road; burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. on July 26, 1997.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 230, District 94-64A, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana1

Family

Francis D. Bader
Marriage*Barbara Mae Polley married Francis D. Bader.4,8 
Children
  • Laura M. Bader8
  • Karen F. Bader8
  • Bernard L. Bader8
  • Brenda M. Bader9,8

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Rosemary J. Bader obituary in the Dec 31, 1990 edition.
  6. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Velma Mae Polley obituary in the Feb 13, 2004 edition.
  7. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Chester Leroy Polley obituary in the Apr 22, 1994 edition.
  8. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Barbara M. Bader obituary in the Jul 26, 1997 edition.
  9. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

James Bumell Bader1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1929
     James Bumell Bader was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2 He married Rosemary Juanita Polley, daughter of Chester Leroy Polley and Velma Mae Smith.1,3 James Bumell Bader was born on June 15, 1929.4

Family

Rosemary Juanita Polley b. March 9, 1931, d. December 30, 1990
Marriage*He married Rosemary Juanita Polley, daughter of Chester Leroy Polley and Velma Mae Smith.1,3 
Children
  • Debra Kay Bader3
  • Donald James Bader3,5
  • Sandra Lee Bader3
  • John Marvin Bader3

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S8987] Covington Memorial Gardens, Allen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Rosemary J. Bader obituary in the Dec 31, 1990 edition.
  4. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  5. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Franklin Oliver Kerns1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 24, 1912, d. April 18, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 312-07-5542.6 Franklin Oliver Kerns was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2,5 He was born on February 24, 1912 at Warren Co., Ohio.1,2,3,6,4 He married Marguerite Ione Smith, daughter of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on August 17, 1935 at Indiana.2,1 Franklin Oliver Kerns died on April 18, 1985 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 73.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 58, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Furniture stainer7

Family

Marguerite Ione Smith b. April 17, 1917, d. April 30, 1970
Marriage*Franklin Oliver Kerns married Marguerite Ione Smith, daughter of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on August 17, 1935 at Indiana.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  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. [S5844] Lindenwood Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Frank A. Kerns obituary in the Jun 2, 2010 edition.

Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns1,2,3,4

M, b. May 6, 1936, d. May 29, 2010
FatherFranklin Oliver Kerns1,5,3,4 b. February 24, 1912, d. April 18, 1985
MotherMarguerite Ione Smith1,5,3,4 b. April 17, 1917, d. April 30, 1970
     Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns was buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 313-34-6520.6 He and Ellen P. Corcoran were divorced.3,4 Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns married Ellen P. Corcoran.7 Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns was born on May 6, 1936 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1,2,3,6 He died on May 29, 2010 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 74.2,3,6,4 He Frank A. Kerns, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Riverbend Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he worked as an appliance repairman for Franks Appliance for several years and also was self employed repairman. He was a member of American Legion Post 241 and AMVETS Post 33. He was a musician, former band member and loved to play the guitar. Survived by his former wife, Ellen Kerns of Fort Wayne; son, Ricky (Anne) Kerns of Fort Wayne; daughter, Jackie Kerns of Fort Wayne; brother, Robert Kerns of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Raven, Zachary, Nathaniel, Ricky Jr., Ryan, and Daniel; and great-grandsons, Ricky III and Daniel ll. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. and Margarite Kerns Sr. Service is 10 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. on June 2, 2010.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 58, District 94-43, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana5

Family

Ellen P. Corcoran b. June 29, 1940, d. October 8, 2011
Divorce*Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns and Ellen P. Corcoran were divorced.3,4 
Marriage* Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns married Ellen P. Corcoran.7 
Children
  • Ricky Kerns7,4
  • Jackie Kerns7,4

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S3983] Prairie Grove Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Frank A. Kerns obituary in the Jun 2, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Ellen Kerns obituary in the Oct 11, 2011 edition.

Ellen P. Corcoran1

F, b. June 29, 1940, d. October 8, 2011
     Ellen P. Corcoran and Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns were divorced.1,2 Ellen P. Corcoran was buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 315-46-9911.5 Her married name was Kerns.3 She married Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns, son of Franklin Oliver Kerns and Marguerite Ione Smith.4 Ellen P. Corcoran was born on June 29, 1940 at Newfoundland, Canada.3,1,5 She died on October 8, 2011 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 71.3,1,5,4 She Ellen Kerns, 71, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Newfound land, Canada, she worked in the Food Service Department at St. Francis University for 15 years. She was a member of AMVETS Post 33 and VFW 1421. Surviving are her sons, Ricky (Anne) Kerns of Fort Wayne and Billy Corcran of Alberta Canada; daughter, Jackie Kerns of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Raven, Zachary, Nathaniel, Ricky Jr., Ryan, Daniel, BJ and Tanya; and great-grandchildren, Ricky III, Daniel II, Elijiah, Isaiah and Taylin. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank Kerns. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. with calling one hour prior. Fr. Robert D'Souza officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind. on October 11, 2011.4

Family

Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns b. May 6, 1936, d. May 29, 2010
Divorce*She and Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns were divorced.1,2 
Marriage* Ellen P. Corcoran married Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns, son of Franklin Oliver Kerns and Marguerite Ione Smith.4 
Children
  • Ricky Kerns4,2
  • Jackie Kerns4,2

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Frank A. Kerns obituary in the Jun 2, 2010 edition.
  3. [S3983] Prairie Grove Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Ellen Kerns obituary in the Oct 11, 2011 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.