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.