Florence F. Harp1,2

F, b. circa 1887
     Florence F. Harp was born circa 1887 at Michigan.2 As of December 21, 1903,her married name was Chesser.1 She married Lora Elwood "Lony" Chesser, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser and Hannah Isabelle Stephens, on December 21, 1903 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.1,2 Florence F. Harp and Lora Elwood "Lony" Chesser were divorced on April 25, 1910 at Saginaw Co., Michigan.3

Family

Lora Elwood "Lony" Chesser b. May 14, 1884, d. December 20, 1936
Marriage*Florence F. Harp married Lora Elwood "Lony" Chesser, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser and Hannah Isabelle Stephens, on December 21, 1903 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.1,2 
Divorce* Florence F. Harp and Lora Elwood "Lony" Chesser were divorced on April 25, 1910 at Saginaw Co., Michigan.3 

Citations

  1. [S6055] Unknown compiler, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S4744] Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952.

Helen Thelma Chesser1,2,3,4

F, b. March 5, 1912, d. October 13, 1983
FatherWilliam Edward "Ed" Chesser1,2,3,5 b. April 28, 1880, d. May 10, 1943
MotherMatilda "Minnie" Dinkins1,2,3,5 b. April 6, 1877, d. November 25, 1932
     Helen Thelma Chesser and Ralph Emerson Randall were divorced.3 Her Social Security Number was 308-14-8339.6 Helen Thelma Chesser was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.3,7 She was born on March 5, 1912 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2,3,5,6 She married Ralph Emerson Randall circa 1928.5,8,9,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Randall.8 Helen Thelma Chesser married Garis Edgar Penrose on July 31, 1960.3,4,5 As of July 31, 1960,her married name was Penrose.4 Helen Thelma Chesser died on October 13, 1983 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 71.3,5,10 She Thelma Helen Penrose, 71, of 3026 E. 14th, died at 8:30 a.m. Oct 13 at her home. She was married to Garis Penrose July 30, 1961, and he survives. Mrs. Penrose was born March 5, 1912, at Elwood, the daughter of William and Matilda Skinner Chesser. She first was married to Ralph E. Randall who died in 1958. She was a member of Vernon Baptist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She was employed 22 years at Cummins Engine Co., in the service shipping department, retiring in 1973. Surviving besides her husband is one daughter, Barbara Woodson of Columbus, Ohio; one granddaughter and one grandson, and four great-grandchildren. on October 21, 1983.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 199, District 136, Ward 2, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 139, District 16, Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 151, District 40-16, Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana11

Family 1

Ralph Emerson Randall b. March 23, 1904, d. August 9, 1957
Divorce*Helen Thelma Chesser and Ralph Emerson Randall were divorced.3 
Marriage* Helen Thelma Chesser married Ralph Emerson Randall circa 1928.5,8,9,2 
Children

Family 2

Garis Edgar Penrose b. August 14, 1923, d. June 2, 1990
Marriage*Helen Thelma Chesser married Garis Edgar Penrose on July 31, 1960.3,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S4229] Brown County Democrat, From the Garis E. Penrose obituary in the Jun 6, 1990 edition.
  5. [S9063] Columbus Herald, From the Thelma Helen Penrose obituary in the Oct 21, 1983 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S9061] Garland Brook Cemetery, Bartholomew Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6815] Columbus Republic, From the Ida Barbara Randall Woodson obituary in the Jan 18, 2009 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garis E. Penrose obituary.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt1,2

M, b. August 24, 1925, d. November 17, 1978
     Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, North Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 311-20-9868.1 He and Ida Barbara Randall were divorced.4 Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt was born on August 24, 1925 at Jennings Co., Indiana.1,3,2 He married Ida Barbara Randall, daughter of Ralph Emerson Randall and Helen Thelma Chesser, before 1950.5 Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt died on November 17, 1978 at age 53.1,3

Family

Ida Barbara Randall b. May 27, 1931, d. January 16, 2009
Divorce*He and Ida Barbara Randall were divorced.4 
Marriage* Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt married Ida Barbara Randall, daughter of Ralph Emerson Randall and Helen Thelma Chesser, before 1950.5 
Child
  • Larry Lawdermilt6,7

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [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.
  3. [S10356] Hillcrest Cemetery, Jennings Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S6815] Columbus Republic, From the Ida Barbara Randall Woodson obituary in the Jan 18, 2009 edition.
  7. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Virgil E. Woodson obituary in the Oct 21, 2008 edition.

John David Liptrap1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 1, 1936, d. June 6, 1997
FatherWalter Brown Liptrap1,2,5 b. September 28, 1888, d. December 16, 1967
MotherIndia Anna Smith1,2,5 b. December 9, 1911, d. July 7, 1999
     John David Liptrap was buried at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.5 His Social Security Number was 234-56-6335.2 He was born on December 1, 1936 at Thurmond, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Joyce E. Scott circa 1974.7 John David Liptrap and Joyce E. Scott were divorced on January 21, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 John David Liptrap married Joyce E. Scott on October 28, 1978 at Franklin Co., Ohio.4,6 John David Liptrap died on June 6, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 60.2,3,5 He John "Dave" Liptrap, age 60, of Columbus, Monday at his residence. Former member Whitehall Baptist Church. Retired Vice President of Teamster Local 284. Survived by wife, Joyce; step-daughter, Pam Allen, Columbus; grandchildren, Wade M. Carman, Eric S. Carman, Sheri R. Knapp, Ryan D. Allen; great-grandchildren, David, Bethany, Amanda and Aren; mother, India Liptrap, Columbus; brother, James (Jo) Liptrap, Columbus; sisters, Jean (Frank) Hurt, Columbus, Irene (John) Brown; 5 nephews; 3 nieces. Preceded in death by father Walter Liptrap, great-granddaughter Cherish Jolene. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. on June 10, 1997.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 49, District 10-46, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Joyce E. Scott b. November 13, 1928, d. January 12, 2012
MarriageJohn David Liptrap married Joyce E. Scott circa 1974.7 
Divorce* John David Liptrap and Joyce E. Scott were divorced on January 21, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 
Marriage* John David Liptrap married Joyce E. Scott on October 28, 1978 at Franklin Co., Ohio.4,6 

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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  5. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From te John Liptrap obituary in the Jun 10, 1997 edition.
  6. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From te Joyce E. Liptrap obituary in the Jan 14, 2012 edition.
  7. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.

Joyce E. Scott1

F, b. November 13, 1928, d. January 12, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 297-20-9697.2 Joyce E. Scott was born on November 13, 1928.2 She married John David Liptrap, son of Walter Brown Liptrap and India Anna Smith, circa 1974.3 Joyce E. Scott and John David Liptrap were divorced on January 21, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.3 As of October 28, 1978,her married name was Liptrap.1 Joyce E. Scott married John David Liptrap, son of Walter Brown Liptrap and India Anna Smith, on October 28, 1978 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1,4 Joyce E. Scott died on January 12, 2012 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 83.2,4 She Joyce E. Liptrap, age 83, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 The Woodlands at Eastland. She loved gardening and her home. Her yard was the showplace of the neighborhood. Preceded in death by husband, John David Liptrap; son, James C. Jewell, Jr; great granddaughter, Cherish Jolene; parents, Joseph and Jennie Scott, and six siblings. Survived by daughter, Pamela (Donald) Reygaert; grandchildren, Wade (Wendy) Carman, Eric (Yu) Carman, Sheri (Todd) Knapp, Ryan (Joanna) Allen; great-grandchildren, Amanda, David, Aren, Bethany, and Lucas. on January 14, 2012.4

Family

John David Liptrap b. December 1, 1936, d. June 6, 1997
MarriageShe married John David Liptrap, son of Walter Brown Liptrap and India Anna Smith, circa 1974.3 
Divorce* Joyce E. Scott and John David Liptrap were divorced on January 21, 1975 at Franklin Co., Ohio.3 
Marriage* Joyce E. Scott married John David Liptrap, son of Walter Brown Liptrap and India Anna Smith, on October 28, 1978 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  4. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From te Joyce E. Liptrap obituary in the Jan 14, 2012 edition.

Clinton Maxie Sarver1,2,3

M, b. August 20, 1933, d. November 4, 2016
     Clinton Maxie Sarver was buried at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 20, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Carol Sue Childress, daughter of Albert Jenkins Childress and Lucille Virgiinia Lore, on June 6, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Clinton Maxie Sarver and Carol Sue Childress were divorced before 1962.4 Clinton Maxie Sarver died on November 4, 2016 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3

Family

Carol Sue Childress
Marriage*He married Carol Sue Childress, daughter of Albert Jenkins Childress and Lucille Virgiinia Lore, on June 6, 1953 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Clinton Maxie Sarver and Carol Sue Childress were divorced before 1962.4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarver-Childress marriage record.
  2. [S8160] Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarver-Pauley marriage record.

Nereida Marrero1

F, b. May 5, 1917, d. September 23, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 582-72-3859.2 Nereida Marrero was born on May 5, 1917.2,3 As of December 20, 1986,her married name was Christian.1 She married Curtis Wilford Christian, son of William M./C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff, on December 20, 1986 at Dade Co., Florida.1 Nereida Marrero died on September 23, 2002 at California at age 85.2,3

Family

Curtis Wilford Christian b. October 16, 1932, d. December 5, 2006
Marriage*She married Curtis Wilford Christian, son of William M./C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff, on December 20, 1986 at Dade Co., Florida.1 

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Margaret St. Clair1

F, b. April 6, 1934, d. August 22, 2014
     Her married name was Christian.2 Margaret St. Clair married Curtis Wilford Christian, son of William M./C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff.2 Margaret St. Clair was born on April 6, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She and Curtis Wilford Christian were divorced on February 24, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.3 Margaret St. Clair died on August 22, 2014 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama, at age 80.4

Family

Curtis Wilford Christian b. October 16, 1932, d. December 5, 2006
Marriage*She married Curtis Wilford Christian, son of William M./C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff.2 
Divorce* Margaret St. Clair and Curtis Wilford Christian were divorced on February 24, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  4. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.

Mary Margaret Christian1,2

F, b. September 8, 1959, d. March 11, 1965
FatherCurtis Wilford Christian1 b. October 16, 1932, d. December 5, 2006
MotherMargaret St. Clair1 b. April 6, 1934, d. August 22, 2014
     Mary Margaret Christian was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 8, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on March 11, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 5.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Robert Norman Tench1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1925, d. April 7, 2007
     Robert Norman Tench was buried at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.3,4 His Social Security Number was 411-44-4299.5 He was born on June 16, 1925.5,3,6,4 He married Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian, daughter of William M./C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff, on May 14, 1949 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1,2 Robert Norman Tench died on April 7, 2007 at Texas at age 81.5,3,6,4

Family

Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian b. September 12, 1926, d. January 10, 2021
Marriage*He married Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian, daughter of William M./C. Christian and Lula Mae Poff, on May 14, 1949 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.1,2 
Child
  • Cheryl K. Tench1

Citations

  1. [S10357] Klein Funeral Homes and Memorial Parks, online www.kleinfh.com, From the Gloria Christian Tench obituary.
  2. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S3500] Houston National Cemetery, Harris Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Ralph Evans Kelly1

M, b. November 17, 1916, d. November 4, 1918
FatherJohn Lawrence Kelly1 b. January 12, 1890, d. August 30, 1942
MotherNell R. "Nellie" Hudnall1 b. December 24, 1897, d. July 27, 1970
     Ralph Evans Kelly was born on November 17, 1916 at Kentucky.1 He died on November 4, 1918 at Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.