Everett George Chambers1,2

M, b. July 15, 1906, d. June 29, 1995
     Everett George Chambers was born on July 15, 1906 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma Territory.3,2 He married Mary Alice Landreth, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Landreth and Carrie M. Garner, on May 6, 1947 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.1,4 Everett George Chambers died on June 29, 1995 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 88.3

Family

Mary Alice Landreth b. January 11, 1906, d. March 29, 1985
Marriage*He married Mary Alice Landreth, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Landreth and Carrie M. Garner, on May 6, 1947 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.

Robert Martin Thornton1,2,3

M, b. August 24, 1907, d. January 6, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 540-09-1179.4 Robert Martin Thornton was born on August 24, 1907 at Forsyth, Rosebud Co., Montana.2,4,3 He married Vernona "Nona" Landreth, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Landreth and Carrie M. Garner, on October 19, 1928 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.1,5 Robert Martin Thornton died on January 6, 1993 at Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 85.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 26, District 32, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon6
1940Dwelling 204, District 37-201, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon7

Occupation

1930Baker6
1940Baker7

Family

Vernona "Nona" Landreth b. January 14, 1908, d. June 13, 1967
Marriage*Robert Martin Thornton married Vernona "Nona" Landreth, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Landreth and Carrie M. Garner, on October 19, 1928 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.
  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. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.
  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.

Patricia Carrie Thornton1,2,3

F, b. December 22, 1930, d. August 13, 2002
FatherRobert Martin Thornton1,2,3 b. August 24, 1907, d. January 6, 1993
MotherVernona "Nona" Landreth1,2,3 b. January 14, 1908, d. June 13, 1967
     Her married name was Paget.3 Her Social Security Number was 543-32-5438.3 Patricia Carrie Thornton married Unknown Paget.3 Patricia Carrie Thornton was born on December 22, 1930 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2,3 As of April 6, 1952,her married name was Austin.2 She married Robert E. Austin on April 6, 1952 at Lake Grove, Clackamas Co., Oregon.2 Patricia Carrie Thornton died on August 13, 2002 at Bend, Deschutes Co., Oregon, at age 71.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 204, District 37-201, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon1

Family 1

Unknown Paget
Marriage*Patricia Carrie Thornton married Unknown Paget.3 

Family 2

Robert E. Austin b. April 3, 1927
Marriage*Patricia Carrie Thornton married Robert E. Austin on April 6, 1952 at Lake Grove, Clackamas Co., Oregon.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert E. Austin1

M, b. April 3, 1927
     Robert E. Austin was born on April 3, 1927 at Oregon.1 He married Patricia Carrie Thornton, daughter of Robert Martin Thornton and Vernona "Nona" Landreth, on April 6, 1952 at Lake Grove, Clackamas Co., Oregon.1

Family

Patricia Carrie Thornton b. December 22, 1930, d. August 13, 2002
Marriage*Robert E. Austin married Patricia Carrie Thornton, daughter of Robert Martin Thornton and Vernona "Nona" Landreth, on April 6, 1952 at Lake Grove, Clackamas Co., Oregon.1 

Citations

  1. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.

Margaret Viola Somers1,2

F, b. June 14, 1901, d. April 26, 1980
     Margaret Viola Somers was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2 She was born on June 14, 1901 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1,2 As of June 22, 1936,her married name was Meade.1 She married William "Bill" "Willie" Meade, son of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, on June 22, 1936 at Indiana.1 Margaret Viola Somers and William "Bill" "Willie" Meade were divorced before April, 1940.3 Margaret Viola Somers died on April 26, 1980 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 78.2

Family

William "Bill" "Willie" Meade b. December 15, 1900, d. April 19, 1989
Marriage*She married William "Bill" "Willie" Meade, son of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, on June 22, 1936 at Indiana.1 
Divorce* Margaret Viola Somers and William "Bill" "Willie" Meade were divorced before April, 1940.3 

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ray Dewayne Beaman1,2,3

M, b. June 22, 1942, d. August 17, 2016
     Ray Dewayne Beaman Ray D. Beaman, 74, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Brazil, died unexpectedly Aug. 17, 2016 in Orlando, due to heart issues. He was born June 22, 1942 in Greencastle, the son of Ralph "Tarz" Beaman and Devona Miller Beaman. He graduated from Greencastle High School, Class of 1960. He was very active in sports in high school, excelling in basketball and softball. He also played football. Later in life he was an avid golfer. As a young man, he started coming to Brazil to play baseball at Roy Brann Ballfield. During this time, he met lifelong friends, whom he still remained close to through the years. As a young man, Ray entered into the Army National Guard, serving from 1966-71. Although he lived in Florida for many years, he still thought of Brazil as home. He enjoyed his visits to Brazil, staying with Tanya and Brent, and getting to spend time with Kade and his friends. He treasured his time in Florida as well, with his son Larry, his sister Pam and extended family. Ray worked for IBM in Greencastle and later was transferred to IBM at Boca Raton. He retired at the age of 45, but always kept busy working at golf courses, including PGA National, Breakers West in Florida and Forest Park in Brazil. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Brent Baker of Brazil; stepson, Larry Wexler, DVM and wife Megan of Ocala, Fla; sister, Pam Payne of Orlando; niece, Brooke Gregory (Mark), nephew Chad Payne (Cyndi); stepdaughter, Kim Mills and husband Chris of Coral Springs, Fla; grandchildren Kade Baker and wife Shelby of Brazil, Annabelle Wexler, Lucy Wexler, Jordan Mills, and Sydney Mills; great-nieces and great-nephews, Brock, Carsyn, Camden, Channing and Collins. He also had a close group of friends and golfing buddies in Brazil and Orlando that he leaves behind. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Steve Payne. At his request, cremation was chosen.3 He and Ruthann Butler were divorced.1 Ray Dewayne Beaman was born on June 22, 1942 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Ruthann Butler, daughter of George Noble "Nobe" Butler and Bonnie Mae Daniels, on December 26, 1962 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1 Ray Dewayne Beaman died on August 17, 2016 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 74.3

Family

Ruthann Butler
Divorce*He and Ruthann Butler were divorced.1 
Marriage* Ray Dewayne Beaman married Ruthann Butler, daughter of George Noble "Nobe" Butler and Bonnie Mae Daniels, on December 26, 1962 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Child
  • Tanya R. Beaman1,3

Citations

  1. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Ray D. Beaman obituary.

William Arthur Pugh1,2,3,4

M, b. July 11, 1914, d. March 13, 1969
     William Arthur Pugh was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.4 His Social Security Number was 307-05-5992.5 He was born on July 11, 1914 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,2,5,4 He married Opal Louise Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas, on November 30, 1940 at Indiana.1 William Arthur Pugh died on March 13, 1969 at Arizona at age 54.5,4

Family

Opal Louise Butler b. May 9, 1920, d. October 18, 2002
Marriage*He married Opal Louise Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas, on November 30, 1940 at Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [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.
  4. [S11449] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stuart Law Silvers1,2

M, b. December 15, 1930
     Stuart Law Silvers was born on December 15, 1930 at Harco, Saline Co., Illinois.2 He married Sydney Althea Trump, daughter of Cecil Owen Trump and Fleeta May Butler, on February 11, 1952 at Indiana.3,4,1,2

Family

Sydney Althea Trump b. December 28, 1933, d. October 6, 2011
Marriage*Stuart Law Silvers married Sydney Althea Trump, daughter of Cecil Owen Trump and Fleeta May Butler, on February 11, 1952 at Indiana.3,4,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Sydney Althea Silvers obituary in the Oct 10, 2011 edition.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Victor S. Silvers obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.

Victor Stuart Silvers1,2,3,4

M, b. March 4, 1962, d. February 20, 1991
FatherStuart Law Silvers5,3,4 b. December 15, 1930
MotherSydney Althea Trump5,4 b. December 28, 1933, d. October 6, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 310-80-8846.6 Victor Stuart Silvers was buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, W. Drive, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,4 He was born on March 4, 1962 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.6,2,4 He died on February 20, 1991 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 28.6,3,4 He Victor S. Silvers, 28, Indianapolis, died Wednesday. Services will be private. Survivors: parents, Stuart L. and Sydney A. Silvers; sister, Nancy J. Silvers; grandmother, Fannie Silvers. on February 22, 1991.3

Citations

  1. [S4683] Washington Park North Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Victor S. Silvers obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Sydney Althea Silvers obituary in the Oct 10, 2011 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Thomas Roscoe Allen1,2

M, b. November 2, 1893, d. June 18, 1941
FatherThomas R. Allen1 b. 1865, d. 1899
MotherOctavia M. Pilant1,3,4 b. January 12, 1860, d. October 30, 1948
     Thomas Roscoe Allen was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He was born on November 2, 1893 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,3 He married Ruth Ball circa 1912.5,6 Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball were divorced before April, 1940.7 Thomas Roscoe Allen died on June 18, 1941 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 47.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 456, District 22, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 62, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1920Dwelling 40, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 293, District 3, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Central State Hospital, District 96-330, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1920Coal miner8
1930Life insurance salesman6

Family

Ruth Ball b. circa 1895, d. January 1, 1956
Marriage*Thomas Roscoe Allen married Ruth Ball circa 1912.5,6 
Divorce* Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball were divorced before April, 1940.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Charles Melvin Allen obituary in the Feb 28, 2004 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marabelle A. Burke obituary in the Mar 22, 2012 edition.

Ruth Ball1,2

F, b. circa 1895, d. January 1, 1956
     Ruth Ball was born circa 1895 at Indiana.3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Allen.4 She married Thomas Roscoe Allen, son of Thomas R. Allen and Octavia M. Pilant, circa 1912.1,4 Ruth Ball and Thomas Roscoe Allen were divorced before April, 1940.5 Ruth Ball died on January 1, 1956 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 40, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 293, District 3, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 91, District 11-3, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana5

Family

Thomas Roscoe Allen b. November 2, 1893, d. June 18, 1941
Marriage*Ruth Ball married Thomas Roscoe Allen, son of Thomas R. Allen and Octavia M. Pilant, circa 1912.1,4 
Divorce* Ruth Ball and Thomas Roscoe Allen were divorced before April, 1940.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Charles Melvin Allen obituary in the Feb 28, 2004 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marabelle A. Burke obituary in the Mar 22, 2012 edition.

Charles Melvin Allen1,2,3,4

M, b. July 11, 1917, d. February 24, 2004
FatherThomas Roscoe Allen1,2,5,6,4 b. November 2, 1893, d. June 18, 1941
MotherRuth Ball1,2,5,6,7,4 b. circa 1895, d. January 1, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 315-07-0560.8 Charles Melvin Allen was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.9,4 He was born on July 11, 1917 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,3,8,4 He married Helen Jane Smith on September 3, 1940 at Whiteland, Johnson Co., Indiana.2,4 Charles Melvin Allen died on February 24, 2004 at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas, at age 86.8,4 He Charles Melvin Allen 76, of College Station, Texas, formerly of the Indianapolis area, passed away on February 24, 2004 in College Station, Texas. He was born in Clay County, Indiana on July 11, 1917, son to Roscoe and Ruth "Ball" Allen, both whom preceded him in death. He married Jane Smith on September 15, 1940 and she preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one son, Charles. Mr. Allen was a Junior High School Teacher in the Indianapolis area, a member of The French Lick-West Baden Lions Club, Whiteland Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star of Whiteland, IN. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte Mikulec of Bryan, TX; one sister, Mary Burke of Indianapolis, IN; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. on February 28, 2004.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 40, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 293, District 3, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 91, District 11-3, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Creamery worker7

Family

Helen Jane Smith b. September 20, 1916, d. September 15, 2001
Marriage*Charles Melvin Allen married Helen Jane Smith on September 3, 1940 at Whiteland, Johnson Co., Indiana.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [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.
  4. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Charles Melvin Allen obituary in the Feb 28, 2004 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4552] Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Johnson Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.