Source: Hope Star-Journal, Obits, compiled by Mildred Dixon Harrod REMY, Mrs. C. J. Born 3 1/2 miles northeast of Hope February 9, 1836, the daughter of Thomas Essex, died Sunday [April 27, 1930] at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. S. Bittrick, age 94. Her father died 30 years ago. She married Calvin J. Remy; he died November 11, 1916. She came to Columbus 35 years ago. Surviving are five children Mrs. Bittrick, Mrs. Alta Fitzpatrick of Columbus, Judge Chas F. Remy, Edward A. [Remy] and Sherman J. Remy all of Indianapolis. Funeral service was Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Columbus with burial at Garland Brook cemetery. Hope Star-Journal - Friday, May 2, 1930 Parents of Miranda A. C. Essex were Rebecca Fry (1809-1876) and Thomas Essex (1807-1892). Miranda married on March 05, 1857 - Calvin Jones Remy, son of Nancy Jones & John T. Remy.