The Lanes of Orange County, Indiana
A Family History
Written by Robert E. Lane
December 2010
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Chapter One: Speculation On The Early Lanes
Chapter Two: William Lane – Founder of the Indiana Lanes?
Chapter Three: Mordeci (Mordica) Lane
Chapter Four: Nancy Lane
Chapter Five: Jonathan Lane
Chapter Six: Daniel Lane
Chapter Seven: Harmon Lane
Chapter Eight: Abigail Lane
Chapter Nine: Thomas Lane
Chapter Ten: Source Listing
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Chapter One: Speculation On The Early Lanes
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Some of my fellow Lane family researchers have posted data tracing our branch of the
family back to James Lane, who was born in the 1670’s. However, to date, their data on
the earliest generations has been mostly speculation. Neither they nor I have been able
to prove the data.
My cousin Gary Lane hired Mary Browning, a professional genealogist in North Carolina,
to do some research on the North Carolina Lanes, and the data she found matches portions
of the data presented by my fellow researchers. However, the data she found did not take
the family back as far as the James Lane mentioned above, nor did she uncover any data
linking the Lanes of North Carolina to the Lanes of Orange County, Indiana.
Therefore, my data on my branch of the Lane family stops with William Lane, who was born
in the 1770’s and came to Orange County, Indiana, in the 1820’s. My data on William and
his spouse and children, as well as speculation about him and how he got to Indiana, are
contained in Chapter Two.
This chapter presents some of the data from my fellow researchers and the data reported
by Mary Browning, purely for informational purposes. I will offer some observations on
this data:
* Generation 1 – This data came from postings on the LDS web site. James would have
been only 13 years old when son Thomas was born. I have not found any proof that this
data is accurate.
* Generation 2 – This data also came from postings on the LDS web site and is also
unproven.
* Generation 3 - Mary Browning found most of this data in the Quaker monthly meeting
records and in other places, as noted in the text. Other data came from the LDS web
site and from Donald Senn. Overall, the data on this generation is trustworthy, but
there is some speculation, as well.
* Generation 4 – Mary Browning also contributed some of this data, but a larger portion
of it came from the LDS web site and Donald Senn. This data has not been proven to
the same degree as the preceding generation. The family unit of William Lane, Jr.
was provided by Donald Senn, and has not been proven. Please note that the Mordecai
Lane (#10) in this generation is not the one who moved to Indiana. That one is
supposedly #16.
* Generation 5 – Most of this data was contributed by Donald Senn. This generation
supposedly provides the connection between the North Carolina Lanes and the Indiana
Lanes, but the data is very speculative. In fact, there is evidence that strongly
suggests that the children attributed here to Jonathan Lane, Sr. actually belong to
a different set of parents, as I will explain in Chapter Two.
FIRST GENERATION
1. James Lane was born about 1675 in Westmoreland County, VA. He has Ancestral File
number MWFR-VH.
He died about 1699 in Westmoreland County, VA.
He was married to Martha Tidwell in Westmoreland County, VA. Martha Tidwell was
born about 1675 in Westmoreland County, VA. She has Ancestral File number
J4LP-G0. She died Unknown. James Lane and Martha Tidwell had the following
children:
2 i. Thomas Lane (born on March 16, 1688).
SECOND GENERATION
2. Thomas Lane was born on March 16, 1688 in Northumberland, VA. He has Ancestral
File number 14HL-1W3.
He died in 1742 in Hanover, VA.
He was married to Patience Wood about 1706 in North Carolina. Patience Wood was
born about 1692 in North Carolina. She has Ancestral File number 1L8V-5D1. She
died about 1742. Thomas Lane and Patience Wood had the following children:
3 i. William Lane Sr. (born about 1707).
THIRD GENERATION
3. William Lane Sr. was born about 1707 in Virginia. He has Ancestral File number
FNVH-KH.
They were members of a Quaker monthly meeting in Caroline County, VA. When the family
moved from Virginia to Guilford County, NC in 1765, they were received by New Garden
Monthly Meeting of Friends. Children were Sarah, William, Daniel, Jesse, Thomas,
Marjory and Mordecai. Sarah was disowned by the meeting in 1765, William Sr. and son
Daniel were disowned in 1769, and William Jr. was disowned in 1770.
Anne and three children (probably Thomas, Marjory and Mordecai) returned to the South
River Monthly Meeting in Virginia in 1771. William Sr. probably returned with them,
but this isn't in the Quaker records since he had been disowned. Anne returned to
the New Garden Monthly Meeting in 1778. If he was still living, William Sr. probably
returned with her.
He died Unknown. Some sources list the date and place as 1771 in North Carolina.
He was married to Anne Crew (daughter of John Crew Jr. and Sarah Gattley) on November
5, 1732 in Charles City, VA. Their marriage date is also reported as either November
5, 1733 in Friend's Meeting, Henrico Co., VA, or November 6, 1734 in Henrico Co., VA.
Anne Crew was born in 1710 in Charles City, VA. Her birth year is also reported as
either 1713 or 1714. She has Ancestral File number FNVG-VW. She died Unknown.
William Lane Sr. and Anne Crew had the following children:
4 i. Sarah S. Lane (born Unknown).
5 ii. William Lane Jr. (born in 1745).
6 iii. Daniel Lane (born Unknown).
7 iv. Jesse Lane (born before 1760).
8 v. Thomas Lane (born Unknown).
9 vi. Marjory Lane (born Unknown).
10 vii. Mordecai Lane (born about 1760).
FOURTH GENERATION
4. Sarah S. Lane was born Unknown. She came with her family from Virginia to Guilford
County, NC in 1765 and was received by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends.
She died Unknown. She was married to Benjamin Hancock on February 23, 1765 in
Guilford County, NC. She was disowned by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends
in 1765 because of this marriage. Benjamin Hancock was born about 1740. He died in
1815 in Wayne County, KY.
5. William Lane (Lain) Jr. was born in 1745 in Virginia.
He died Unknown.
He came with his family from Virginia to Guilford County, NC in 1765 and was received
by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends. He was disowned by the meeting in 1770.
There is a William Lane in the 1790 census of Guilford County, NC that could be this
William Lane. The family shows 1 male over 16, 5 males under 16, and 5 females,
living next door to Daniel Lane (page 153).
He was married to Patients Green on August 16, 1774 in Guilford County, NC. Patients
Green was born Unknown. She died Unknown. William Lane Jr. and Patients Green had
the following children:
11 i. Jonathan Lane Sr. (born in 1775).
12 ii. Hannah Lane (born Unknown).
13 iii. William Lane III (born Unknown).
6. Daniel Lane was born Unknown. He came with his family from Virginia to Guilford
County, NC in 1765 and was received by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends.
He was disowned by the meeting, along with his father, in 1769. There is a Daniel
Lane in the 1790 census of Guilford County, NC that could be this Daniel Lane. The
family shows 1 male over 16, 6 males under 16 and 3 females, living next door to
William Lane (page 153). He died Unknown.
7. Jesse Lane was born before 1760 in Virginia. He came with his family from Virginia
to Guilford County, NC in 1765 and was received by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of
Friends. He was disowned by the meeting in 1774 for having associated with the
Regulators in 1771. The Regulators were a regional group protesting unfair fees
charged by Orange County, NC court officers. This culminated at the Battle of
Alamance where they were defeated by British troops led by Royal Governor Tryon in
1770 (this was before the Revolution). The Quakers did not believe they should
participate in any fighting, and disowned any members that did so. He died Unknown.
He was married to Hannah Huddleston before June 1803. Hannah Huddleston was born
Unknown. Hannah was disowned by the Deep River Monthly Meeting of Friends on June 6,
1803 for marrying out of unity (Jesse had been disowned in 1774). Since there is no
marriage bond for Hannah and Jesse, the exact date of marriage is not known, but must
have been shortly before June 1803. Hannah condemned her misconduct in 1807, and in
May she was returned to membership and got a certificate to the Miami, OH Monthly
Meeting, so this is about when she and Jesse moved away from Guilford County, NC.
Miami Monthly Meeting would have been the nearest meeting to their new location, but
would not necessarily have been very close. She died Unknown.
The following comment was submitted by Ed Kane, and is being offered here for consideration with Rob Lane's consent.
7a. The Jesse Lane who married Hannah Huddleston was likely the son of the Jesse Lane born before 1760. Hannah and Jesse show
up in Elk Monthly Meeting (Ohio) (Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1-VI by William Wade Hinshaw, pgs. 848 and 849).
Listed with them are their 11 children. Hannah died January 8, 1838, while Jesse died July 24, 1852. Jesse is listed in the 1850 census
for
Preble County Ohio as age 69 (born ~1881) along with two of his
children Phebe and Levi.
Also listed in Hinshaw is a Julius. He is identified as son of Jesse dec and Anna. He was evidently marrying a second time on April 20, 1843
(The Jesse listed in the records did not have a son Jesse)......Ed Kane
8. Thomas Lane was born Unknown.
He came with his family from Virginia to Guilford County, NC in 1765 and was received
by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends. His parents returned to Virginia in
1771 and he probably returned with them.
He died Unknown.
He was married to Nancy Dabney. Thomas Lane and Nancy Dabney had the following
children:
14 i. Frances Lane (born on June 22, 1785).
15 ii. Mordecai Lane (born about 1787).
9. Marjory Lane was born Unknown. She came with her family from Virginia to Guilford
County, NC in 1765 and was received by the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends.
Her parents returned to Virginia in 1771 and she probably returned with them. She
died Unknown.
10. Mordecai Lane was born about 1760 in Henrico County, VA. He has Ancestral File
number 1L8V-5W4.
He died in 1805 in Guilford County, NC. His wife Susanna was granted administration
of his estate in the November term of the Guilford County Court. He came with his
family from Virginia to Guilford County, NC in 1765 and was received by the New
Garden Monthly Meeting of Friends. His parents returned to Virginia in 1771 and he
probably returned with them. He returned to Guilford County, NC in 1782.
He was married to Susanna Ballard on February 24, 1796 in Guilford County, NC. Their
marriage bond was dated February 24, 1796 and was witnessed by William Handcock.
They were both disowned by the Quakers for being "too near kin". Susanna Ballard
was born about 1764 in North Carolina. She died Unknown. After Mordecai's death,
Susanna applied for and received a North Carolina grant for land on waters of Deep
River. The grant was made to Susanna Lane had her children Nancy (who later married
James Frazier), William and Pleasant Lane.
The Mordecai land and the grant were all sold off by 1834. Most likely Susanna and
William moved, but Pleasant may have remained. Other Ballards went to the midwest,
and that may have been why Susanna moved.
FIFTH GENERATION
11. Jonathan Lane Sr. was born in 1775 in Guilford County, NC.
There is a Jonathan Lane in the 1800 census of Guilford County, NC that could be
this Jonathan Lane. The family shows 1 male 16-26 and 1 female 16-26 (page 673).
There is also a Jonathan Lane that could be the same one in the 1810 and 1820
censuses. He is also on the 1815 tax list.
There are a number of Guilford County court cases against Jonathan from 1818 to 1821
for unpaid debts. The last one on November 1, 1821 mentions property supposed to
belong to Jonathan Lane, which sounds like he was no longer around. This would be
consistent with the family's appearance in Indiana.
He died Unknown.
He was married to Ann Philips on January 13, 1801 in Guilford County, NC. Their
marriage bond was secured by Thomas Ricks, William Lain, Jr., and witnessed by
Patrick Healey. Ann Philips was born Unknown. She died Unknown. Jonathan Lane Sr.
and Ann Philips had the following children:
16 i. Mordeci Lane (born in 1803).
17 ii. Nancy Lane (born in 1803).
18 iii. Jonathan Lane (born on July 16, 1808).
19 iv. Daniel Lane (born in 1814).
20 v. Harmon Lane (born about 1814).
21 vi. Abigail Lane (born in 1803).
22 vii. Thomas Lane (born about 1820).
12. Hannah Lane was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
13. William Lane III was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
14. Frances Lane was born on June 22, 1785 in Guilford County, NC. She died on October
24, 1859 in Saline County, IL. She was married to James M. Coffey. James M. Coffey
was born on July 20, 1776 in Amherst County, VA. He died on January 7, 1849 in
Saline or Hamilton County, VA.
15. Mordecai Lane was born about 1787 in Guilford County, NC. He died Unknown.
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Chapter Two: William Lane – Founder of the Indiana Lanes?
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In my opinion, the family unit that Donald Senn attributes to Jonathan Lane, Sr. and Ann
Phillips in the preceding chapter actually belongs to William Lane and Nancy [Unknown].
Here is how I came to this conclusion:
* William Lane purchased a part of the estate of Jesse Hollowell in 1823. This is the
earliest record I have found of a Lane in Orange County, IN.
* There are no Lanes in the 1820 Orange County census. William is the only Lane in the
1830 Orange County census. Nancy, Mordica, Jonathan, Daniel, and Harmon are the only
Lanes in the 1840 Orange County census, Nancy is apparently a widow in the same
township as Daniel and Harmon. Nancy is in the household of Harmon Lane in the 1850
Orange County census. This census shows all of them as born in North Carolina.
* William’s estate was entered into Probate in 1839.
* Silas and Dovey Lane Luttrell's biography in History of Idaho, 1920, states that her
father Jonathan Lane came to Indiana as a child with his parents.
* Probate court records connect Jonathan, Daniel, and Harmon Lane. Other court records
connect Jonathan and Daniel.
* The lives of the children intermingle in ways that suggest that they are related.
Harmon and Daniel married sisters. Nancy and Abigail married brothers. Jonathan,
Mordica and Abigail lived next door to each other at various times. Jonathan and
Mordica’s plots at Moore’s Ridge cemetery are diagonal from each other. There are
other records, such as land purchases, etc., that suggest a relationship.
It is known that the Lanes who arrived in Orange County were born in North Carolina, but
how they came to Indiana is not known. Gary Lane was of the opinion that they came
across Kentucky, then up into Indiana (this was a common migration route at the time).
He found an entry for William Lane in the 1820 Washington County, IN, census that is a
general match for the Orange County William. There is no William Lane in the 1830
Washington County, IN, census so it is very possible that the William Lane of the 1820
Washington County census is the same as the one in the 1830 census for Orange County, IN.
Steven Stewart also felt that these Williams were the same person. There were also some
thoughts that the Lanes may have made a brief stop in Clark County, KY, but at the current
time, this is just speculation.
Given that there are no Lanes in the 1820 Orange County census, William purchased land in
1823, and Jonathan came as a child (which would have to be in the early 1820’s), it seems
likely that the family arrived in Orange County between 1821 and 1823. Evidence suggests
that they may have been Quakers, so they may have been influenced to come to Orange County
by the fact that there was a Quaker settlement in the Paoli area (founded by Jonathan
Lindley, who led a migration of Quakers from North Carolina in 1811). William is the only
Lane in the 1830 Orange County census, so he was the head of the family. Jonathan is the
right age to be the male 20-30 in the household. William died in 1838 or 1839, and Nancy
appears (apparently a widow) in the 1840 census, so she must have been his wife. All of
the other Lanes in 1840 are the right age to be children. In 1850, Nancy is living in
Harmon’s household, so she is almost certainly his mother. Jonathan and Daniel are
almost certainly siblings of Harmon based on probate records and a lawsuit filed in 1840.
The other evidence suggests that Mordica, Abigail, Nancy and Thomas are also siblings.
There is one fact that doesn't fit: In the 1880 census, Jonathan Lane reported that his
parents were born in PA. However, the 1850 census reports a birth place of North Carolina
for all of the Lanes listed. Given all of the other evidence, I suspect that this is an
error on the census.
Here is my data on William Lane:
1. William Lane was born between 1770 and 1780, according to the 1830 census. He was
probably born in North Carolina, based on the birth places of his wife and children.
Some records list his surname as Lain.
William Lain is listed in Probate Order Book A, pages 131-132, as having purchased a
part of the estate of Jesse Hollowell on April 21, 1823.
He appeared in the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN.
He probably died in 1838 or 1839. Probate Order Book 4, p. 279 shows that his estate,
first filed in 1839, was finally settled by second administrator Jeremiah Wilson on
Aug. 25, 1852. The estate had no assets. The name is listed as Wm. B. Lane. Civil
Order book 2, p. 157, March 13, 1840, shows Wilford Hoggate vs. Jonathan and Daniel
Lane for debt, case dismissed by plaintiff (apparently they paid up). Given the
timing, this was likely connected to William’s estate.
William Lane and Nancy [Unknown] were married Unknown. Nancy [Unknown] was born about
1780 in North Carolina. She appeared in the census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists 2 males 20-30 and 1 female 50-60. She appeared in the census in
1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her son Harmon.
She died Unknown. William Lane and Nancy [Unknown] had the following children:
2 i. Mordeci (Mordica) Lane (born in 1803).
3 ii. Nancy Lane (born on August 4, 1806).
4 iii. Jonathan Lane (born on July 16, 1808).
5 iv. Daniel Lane (born in 1814).
6 v. Harmon Lane (born about 1814).
7 vi. Abigail Lane (born about 1815).
8 vii. Thomas Lane (born about 1820).
The Orange County marriage index lists the marriage of Harriet Lane to Eli McDonald
in 1827. Given that there appears to have been only one Lane family in Orange
County during this time period, she was likely a child of William and Nancy.
However, I have not been able to find any data other than the marriage record, so I
have not included her at this time.
The lineage of each the above children is documented in the following chapters.
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Chapter Three: Mordeci (Mordica) Lane
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The evidence connecting Mordica to the family is circumstantial, but in my opinion, it
is convincing. It is reasonably certain that all of the other Lanes that appear in the
1840 census are related, so it is likely that Mordica is also related. Jonathan, Mordica
and Abigail lived next door to each other at various times. Jonathan and Mordica’s plots
at Moore’s Ridge cemetery are diagonal from each other.
There is a question as to whether or not Jonathan (#2) is a son of Mordica. Jonathan was
supposedly born about 1826, but Mordica and Levina were not married until after July 1828,
which means he could not have been born before 1829, the year that James was born. Also,
Jonathan does not show up in Indiana until quite a few years after the rest of the family
and he lived in Crawford County, just south of Orange County. However, Mordica was 25
years old when he married Levina, so he could have been married previously, and Jonathan
could have come from this union. It is also possible that Jonathan was related to the
family in some other manner than as Mordica's son. Charles Elery Lane (descendant of
Jonathan) was with Emma Jane Lane Ellis (descendant of David Crockett Lane) in the 1900
census, which also suggests a family connection.
FIRST GENERATION
1. Mordeci "Mordica" Lane was born in 1803 in Guilford County, NC. He was a mason and
farmer.
He immigrated between 1830 and 1832 to Orange County, IN, based on the birth places
of his children and the fact that he doesn't appear in the 1830 census in Orange
County, IN. According to Goodspeed's History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Mordica
and Mary moved from Orange County, IN to Dubois County, IN, in 1879.
He appeared in the census in 1840 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
2 males 5-10 [James and William?], 1 male 10-20 [Jonathan?], 1 male 30-40 [Mordeci],
and 1 female 20-30 [Mary]. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Mordica (50), Mary (41), James (21), William (18), Jesse
(7), David (4) and Henry (1). He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Mordica (55), Mary (45), David C. (14) and Hannah (11).
Mordica and Jonathan Lane are next-door neighbors. He appeared in the census in 1870
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mordeci (67), Mary (61) and
Elizabeth Allen (63) from TN. Could this be Mary's sister? He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists Mordeci (72) and Mary (60)
living with their son David.
He sold SE SW Sec 26 1N 2W on February 6, 1875 in Orange County, IN. He sold his
farm to his son, David.
He died on October 14, 1883 in Dubois County, IN. He was buried at Moore's Ridge
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. His grave is diagonal to
Jonathan Lane’s grave.
Mordeci "Mordica" Lane and Levina Anderson were married in 1828 in North Carolina.
The marriage bond is dated July 4, 1828, the actual date of the marriage is
uncertain. Levina Anderson was born Unknown. She died Unknown. Mordeci "Mordica"
Lane and Levina Anderson had the following children:
2 i. Jonathan Simpson Lane, born in 1826.
3 ii. James M. Lane, born in 1829.
4 iii. William Lane, born in 1832.
Mordeci "Mordica" Lane and Mary A. Allen were married on February 27, 1840 in Orange
County, IN (book C-2, page 99). Mary A. Allen (daughter of Lewis Allen and Elizabeth
Ann Black) was born on March 29, 1807 in Tennessee. She appeared in the census in
1840 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1850 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois
County, IN. She died on April 27, 1882 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN
(book H-18, page 22). She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Mordeci "Mordica" Lane and Mary A. Allen had the following children:
5 i. Jesse A. Lane, born on December 7, 1842.
6 ii. David Crocket Lane, born on September 20, 1846.
7 iii. Henry Lane, born in 1849
SECOND GENERATION
2. Jonathan Simpson Lane was born in 1826 in North Carolina. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It
lists Jonathan (24), Jane (18) and Thursy Ann (6/12). He appeared in the census in
1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Jonathan (35), Jane (27),
Therzilla (10), Melvina (7), Terissa (5), Bazilla (2) and William (1). He appeared
in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Jonathan
(53), Jane (47), James (17), Nancy (15), John (12), Gibson (7) and Fredric (4).
He died on December 27, 1893 in Crawford County, IN. His will was probated on March
17, 1898, probate order book 11, page 40. Administrator was Brazille Lane. Heirs
were Catharine Kingston, Richard Deich, Franck Deich, John Deich, Nancy Deich,
Alonzo M. Tucker, Jacob Tucker, Charles Tucker, Melvina Tucker, William J. Lane,
John L. Lane, Gifford Lane, Fritz Lane, Charles Lane, Bell Lane, and Barzell Lane.
He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
Jonathan Simpson Lane and Virginia Jane Kellums were married on May 17, 1849 in
Crawford County, IN (Indiana Marriages Thru 1850, which list her as Jane Killems).
Virginia Jane Kellums (daughter of James Kellums and Sarah Rains) was born on October
8, 1833 in Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Patoka Township,
Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County,
IN. She died on December 28, 1896 in Crawford County, IN. She was buried in
Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN. Jonathan Simpson Lane and Virginia Jane
Kellums had the following children:
8 i. Therzilla Ann Lane, born on February 15, 1850.
9 ii. Melvina Lane, born in December 1852.
10 iii. Terrisa Lane, born on March 18, 1855.
11 iv. Bazella Lane, born on August 25, 1856.
12 v. William Yance (Yantz) Lane, born on November 19, 1857.
13 vi. James H. Lane, born in 1864.
14 vii. Nancy E. Lane, born on December 30, 1864.
15 viii. John L. Lane, born in June 1868.
16 ix. Gifford Lane, born on February 3, 1873.
17 x. Frederick "Fritz" Lane, born about 1876.
3. James M. Lane was born in 1829 in North Carolina. He appeared in the census in 1850
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
4. William Lane was born in 1832 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
5. Jesse A. Lane was born on December 7, 1842 in Orange County, IN.
He served in the military in the American Civil War. He was a private in Company D,
52nd Indiana Infantry. His residence was reported as West Baden when he mustered in
on September 18, 1862. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer
reported "The 52nd Indiana Infantry was organized at Rushville and Indianapolis,
Ind., on February 1, 1862 .... Served garrison duty at Fort Pillow, Tenn., and
operations against guerrillas in Tennessee and Arkansas September 30, 1862 to January
18, 1864. Expedition to Jackson September 19-25, 1863 (Detachment). Expedition to
Covington, Durhamsville and Fort Randolph September 28-October 5, 1863. Scout from
Fort Pillow November 21-22. Ordered to Vicksburg, Miss., January 18, 1864. Meridian
Campaign February 3-March 2. Clinton February 5. Meridian February 14-15. Veterans
absent on furlough March and April. Left Vicksburg March 4, arriving home March 17.
Left for field April 23. Reached Columbus, Ky., April 26. Moved to Morganza, La.,
thence to Vicksburg, Miss. Non-Veterans temporarily attached to 89th Indiana
Infantry. Red River Campaign March 10-May 22. Fort DeRussy March 14. Bayou Rapides
March 21. Battle of Pleasant Hill April 9. Cane River Crossing April 23. At
Alexandria April 26-May 13. Moore's Plantation May 3. Bayou LeMourie May 6. Retreat
to Morganza May 13-20. Mansura May 16. Yellow Bayou May 18. Moved to Vicksburg, Miss.,
thence to Memphis, Tenn., May 20-June 10. Lake Chicot, Ark., June 6-7. Colliersville,
Tenn., June 23. Near Lafayetteville June 23. Smith's Expedition to Tupelo July 5-21.
About Pontotoc July 11-12. Harrisburg, near Tupelo, July 14-15. Old Town (or
Tishamingo) Creek July 15. Smith's Expedition to Oxford, Miss., August 1-30. March
through Missouri in pursuit of Price September 26-November 19. Moved to Nashville,
Tenn., November 26-December 1. Battle of Nashville December 15-16. Pursuit of Hood
to the Tennessee River December 17-23. Duty at Clifton, Tenn., and Eastport, Miss.,
until February, 1865. Moved to New Orleans February 6-17. Campaign against Mobile
and its defenses March 17-April 12. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely [near
Mobile, Ala.] March 26-April 8. Assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9.
Occupation of Mobile April 12. March to Montgomery April 13-25, and duty there until
July 14. At Tuskeegee until August 28. Mustered out September 10, 1865." Jesse
mustered out on June 19, 1865.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jesse (26),
Rachel (29), Rosana (2) and Mahala (1). He appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jesse (38), Rachel (41), Rose Ann (12), Mahulda
(11), Henry (9), Sylvania (8), Ollie (6), Enoch (5) and Mary (2). His occupation was
teamster. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Jessie (57), Rachel (61) and grandchildren Jessie (10) and Elsie (9) Gray.
Are these Mahulda's children? He appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Jesse (67) and Susannah (67).
He died on March 25, 1917 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN (book H-26, page 5).
He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Orange County, IN, with his first wife, Rachel.
Jesse A. Lane and Rachel Allen were married on October 26, 1865 in Orange County, IN
(book C-5, page 211). They were first cousins. Rachel Allen (daughter of Jeremiah
Allen and Leah Hobson) was born in 1839 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange
County, IN. She died in 1906 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Concord
Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Jesse A. Lane and Rachel Allen had the following
children:
18 i. Rose Ann Lane, born about 1866.
19 ii. Mahulda J. Lane, born about 1867.
20 iii. Henry Franklin Lane, born in December 1872.
21 iv. Sylvania Lane, born about 1872.
22 v. Ollie L. Lane, born on October 16, 1875.
23 vi. Enoch Bloomer Lane, born about 1876.
24 vii. Mary Lane, born about 1878.
Jesse A. Lane and Susannah [Unknown] were married about 1909, according to the 1910
census. Susannah [Unknown] was born about 1842 in Indiana. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
6. David Crocket Lane was born on September 20, 1846 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists David
(24), Mary (24), William (4), Emma (2) and Melvina (7/12). He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists David (33), Mary (35),
William (14), Emma (12), Vina (8), Andrew (6), Sirella (4), Martha (2) and David's
parents, Mordica (72) and Mary (60) Lane. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists David (53), Mary (54), Relle (24),
Sarah (19), Charles (16), Della (14), Elvira (12), grandchildren Thomas (10), Ira
(7), and Elsie (3) [children of William?] and nephew Gifford Lane. He appeared in
the census in 1910 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists David (64)
and grandchild Elsie (12).
He purchased SE SW Sec 26 1N 2W on February 6, 1875 in Orange County, IN. He bought
his father Mordica's farm. He purchased SE SW Sec 26 1N 2W in June 1879 in Orange
County, IN. He sold this property and another piece in section 23 on June 10 and
June 14. This must be when he moved to Dubois County.
Goodspeed's History of Pike and Dubois Counties reported "David C. Lane was born
September 20, 1846, and was one of a family of three children - Jesse A., Henry and
David C. - born to Mordica and Mary (Allen) Lane, natives, respectively, of North
Carolina and Tennessee. They were married in Orange County, Ind., where they
remained until 1879, when they moved to Dubois County, Ind., and lived there until
their deaths. The mother was an earnest and useful member of the Christian Church.
Our subject was reared and educated by his parents, and remained at home until his
marriage, which occurred June 11, 1863; his wife was Miss Mary McGrew, daughter of
Washington and Susan (Archer) McGrew of Orange County, Ind. Eight children were
born to this union: William M., Emma J., Lavina, Andrew, Zerilda, Martha, Sarah A.
and Charley H. Mrs. Lane was born in 1845 and is a faithful member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Mr. Lane owns 340 acres of excellent land, well improved, and is
a good farmer and stock raiser, and by energy and industry has acquired all his
property since his marriage."
He was listed in the Dubois County school enumeration schedule in District 5, Beaty
school. Children listed were Matta, Sarah, Charles, Della and Ulysses.
He died on November 11, 1914 in Dubois County, IN. He was buried in Cuzco Cemetery,
Dubois County, IN.
David Crocket Lane and Mary Ann McGrew were married on June 11, 1864 in Orange
County, IN (book C-5, page 115). Mary Ann McGrew (daughter of Washington McGrew and
Susannah P. Archer) was born on December 16, 1845 in Indiana. She appeared in the
census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, living with her grand-
parents, Jesse and Mary Simmons Archer. She appeared in the census in 1870 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia
Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township,
Dubois County, IN. She died on January 17, 1906 in Dubois County, IN. She was buried
in Cuzco Cemetery, Dubois County, IN. David Crocket Lane and Mary Ann McGrew had the
following children:
25 i. William Madison Lane, born about 1866.
26 ii. Emma Jane Lane, born on February 16, 1868.
27 iii. Lavina "Vina" Lane, born in May 1870.
28 iv. Andrew Lane, born about 1874.
29 v. Zerilda "Rella" Lane, born in October 1875.
30 vi. Martha Agnes "Mattie" Lane, born about 1878.
31 vii. Sarah Ann Lane, born in February 1881.
32 viii. Charles Henry Lane, born in July 1883.
33 ix. Della May Lane, born in May 1886.
34 x. Elvira U. Lane, born in December 1888.
35 xi. Elmer W. Lane, born about 1891.
7. Henry Lane was born in 1849 in Orange County, IN. The 1850 census lists Henry, age
1. The 1860 census lists Hannah, age 11. David Lane's biography mentions siblings
Jesse and Henry, so the 1860 census listing must be a mistake. He appeared in the
census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Henry (20) living with Jasper
Seybold. His occupation was farm laborer. He died Unknown.
THIRD GENERATION
8. Therzilla Ann Lane was born on February 15, 1850 in Crawford County, IN. She
reported her birth place as Maryland in the 1880 census.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in York County, NE.
She died on December 22, 1889 in Julesburg, Sedgwick County, CO.
Therzilla Ann Lane and Valentine Deich Jr. were married on January 10, 1872 in
Crawford County, IN (book C-589-1, which lists her as Thursia). Siblings Therzilla,
William and Nancy Lane married siblings Valentine, Caroline and Jacob Deich.
Valentine Deich Jr. (son of Valentine Deich Sr. and Catherine May) was born about
1847 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Auburn Township, Tuscarawas
County, OH. He served in the military in the American Civil War. He was a sergeant
in Company A, 49th Indiana Infantry. He mustered in on March 13, 1864. A Compendium
of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer reported "Organized at Jeffersonville,
Ind., and mustered in November 21, 1861 .... Duty at Matagorda Island and Indianola
[Texas, from December 1863] until April, 1864. Ordered to New Orleans April 19,
thence to Alexandria April 23. Red River Campaign April 26-May 22. Action at
Graham's Plantation May 5. Retreat to Morganza May 13-20. Expedition to the
Atchafalaya May 30-June 6. Duty at Morganza until July. Moved to New Orleans,
thence home on Veteran furlough July and August. Ordered to Lexington, Ky., and
garrison duty there until September 7, 1865. Moved to Louisville, Ky., September 7,
and there mustered out September 13, 1865." Valentine mustered out when the regiment
mustered out. His military pension shows that he filed as an invalid on August 8,
1890 (? - year is unclear) in Colorado. He appeared in the census in 1880 in York
County, NE. It lists Valentine (33), Thursia (30), Richard (7), Catherine (6),
Franklin (4) and John (1). Toni Guidinger reported that Valentine was one of the
first county sheriffs when Colorado became a state. He drove in a horse and buggy
with a shotgun enforcing the law. He died Unknown. Therzilla Ann Lane and
Valentine Deich Jr. had the following children:
36 i. Richard Deich, born about 1873.
37 ii. Catherine "Kate" Deich, born about 1874.
38 iii. Franklin Deich, born about 1876.
39 iv. John Deich, born about 1879.
9. Melvina Lane was born in December 1852 in Crawford County, IN, according to the 1900
census. Some sources report the date as June 20, 1853.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1870 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Washington Township, Pike County, IN. It lists Melvina (47),
Seldon (20) and Elmer (14).
She died on June 5, 1920.
Melvina Lane and William H. Tucker were married on November 5, 1868 in Crawford County,
IN. Siblings Melvina and Terrisa Lane married siblings William and James Tucker. They
were divorced before 1900, based on the fact that Melvina is listed as divorced in the
1900 census. William H. Tucker (son of Jacob Tucker and Mary Ann Flemming) was born on
May 28, 1849 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Patoka Township,
Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
It lists William (21), Melvina (17) and Mary (11/12). He appeared in the census in
1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists William (31), Melvinia (26),
Mary (11), Manda (8), Thursia (7), Idea (5), Martha (3) and Seldon (4/12). He died on
May 13, 1926 in Crawford County, IN. Melvina Lane and William H. Tucker had the
following children:
40 i. Mary J. Tucker, born about 1869.
41 ii. Manda A. Tucker, born about 1872.
42 iii. Thursia E. Tucker, born about 1873.
43 iv. Ida Mae Tucker, born on January 22, 1875.
44 v. Martha E. Tucker, born about 1877.
45 vi. Seldon E. Tucker, born on February 26, 1880.
46 vii. Elmer Otis Tucker, born on April 13, 1886.
10. Terrisa Lane was born on March 18, 1855 in Crawford County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Johnson Township, Crawford County, IN.
She died on October 11, 1880.
Terrisa Lane and James H. Tucker were married on March 7, 1875 in Crawford County, IN.
Siblings Terrisa and Melvina Lane married siblings James and William Tucker. James H.
Tucker (son of Jacob Tucker and Mary Ann Flemming) was born on April 2, 1855 in
Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Johnson Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists
James (24), Terricie (24), Alonzo (5), Jacob (4) and Charley (2). He died on August
19, 1927. Terrisa Lane and James H. Tucker had the following children:
47 i. Alonzo M. Tucker, born about 1875.
48 ii. Jacob C. Tucker, born about 1876.
49 iii. Charley H. Tucker, born about 1878.
11. Bazella Lane was born on August 25, 1856 in Crawford County, IN. Various records
spell his name as Barzilla, Barzil or Brazilla. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists
Barzilla (43), Addie (42), Irvin (21), Anna (16) and Luther (6). He appeared in
the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Barzella (52),
Nancy (50), Anna (27) and Luther (15). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Barzilla (62) living with his son Andrew.
He died on April 14, 1921 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery,
Taswell, Crawford County, IN.
Bazella Lane and Nancy Adaline “Addie” Gilliatt were married on October 25, 1877 in
Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 515). Nancy Adaline “Addie” Gilliatt was born on
January 25, 1850. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County,
IN. She died on March 17, 1915. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Taswell,
Crawford County, IN. Bazella Lane and Nancy Adaline “Addie” Gilliatt had the
following children:
50 i. Andrew Irvin Lane, born on May 4, 1878.
51 ii. Anna E. Lane, born in November 1883.
52 iii. Luther Lane, born on January 28, 1895.
12. William Yance (Yantz) Lane was born on November 19, 1857 in Crawford County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists
William (20), Caroline (19), and Caroline's brother Jacob Deich (24). He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists William (42),
Caroline (39), David (18), Willard (16), John (14), Jacob (12), Franklin (10), Arthur
(8) and Henry (1). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. It lists William (50), Caroline (49), Willard (26), Jacob (22), Franklin
(19), Arthur (17) and Henry (12). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists William (60), Caroline (59), Henry (20) and
his wife Belle (16). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. It lists William (70) and Caroline (69).
He died on January 3, 1942 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
William Yance (Yantz) Lane and Caroline Deich were married on August 14, 1879 in
Crawford County, IN. Siblings Therzilla, William and Nancy Lane married siblings
Valentine, Caroline and Jacob Deich. Caroline Deich (daughter of Valentine Deich Sr.
and Catherine May) was born on June 12, 1860 in Tuscarawas County, OH. She appeared
in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died on September 24, 1934 in Crawford
County, IN. She was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN. William
Yance (Yantz) Lane and Caroline Deich had the following children:
53 i. David Crockett Lane, born on February 17, 1881.
54 ii. Willard Lane, born on May 13, 1884.
55 iii. John Richardson Lane, born on May 13, 1886.
56 iv. Jacob Lane, born on February 18, 1888.
57 v. Franklin “Frank” Lane, born on January 14, 1891.
58 vi. Arthur Lane, born on March 18, 1893.
59 vii. Henry Lane, born on September 9, 1898.
13. James H. Lane was born in 1864 in Crawford County, IN, according to the cemetery
transcription. The 1880 census places it around 1862-3.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
He died in 1894 in Crawford County, IN, of typhoid. He was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
James H. Lane and Carrie N. Brown were married on September 23, 1883 in Orange
County, IN (book H-1, page 36). Carrie N. Brown (daughter of Rubin Brown and Sarah
Elizabeth Russell) was born in 1868. Her marriage record lists her as 17 when she
married James H. Lane, which would place the date around 1866. She died in 1889.
She was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN. James H. Lane and
Carrie N. Brown had the following children:
60 i. Charles Elery Lane, born on April 11, 1884.
James H. Lane and Orlena Adeline Owen were married after 1889. Orlena Adeline Owen
(daughter of Benjamin L. Owen and Adaline Crowder) was born on December 17, 1869 in
Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Columbia Township, Dubois County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN.
She died on March 19, 1940 in Washington, Daviess County, IN. The Springs Valley
Herald (March 21, 1940) reported "Mrs. Jonathan Bledsoe, 70, of near Mt. Lebanon died
at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Ind. Tuesday night where she had been a
patient the past two months on account of a broken hip. The injury occurred when she
fell at her home about two months ago. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Lebanon
Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. She is survived by nine children: Mrs. Belle Kaiser,
Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Myrtle Barker, West Baden, Ind., Mrs. Dorothy Purkhiser, French
Lick; Mrs. Bertha Elmore, Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Roma Carnes, Mrs. Lula Taylor and Mrs.
Lillie Barker, Chrisney, Ind., Elvis and Thomas Bledsoe, French Lick; and five step
children, Lee and Scott Bledsoe, Frankfort, Ind., John Bledsoe, St. Francisville, Ill.;
Mrs. Stella Hooten, West Baden; and Mrs. Mary Evans, Pontiac, Mich. The body will be
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Howard Purkhiser, near Mt. Lebanon until the funeral."
The Springs Valley Herald (April 11, 1940) reported "Orlena Adaline, daughter of
Benjamin and Adaline Owen, was born December 17, 1869 in Dubois County. She was united
in marriage to James Lane, to whom were born five children, four of whom preceded her
in death, and the father also died in 1893. January 5, 1895 she was united in marriage
to Jonathan L. Bledsoe and to this union ten children, two of who preceded her in death.
Mr. Bledsoe also preceded her in death in 1933. Her entire life was spent in the
vicinity of French Lick and due to her kindly, sympathetic and cheerful nature, she was
universally beloved by all who knew her. On July 23, 1938 she was converted under the
ministry of Rev. Rold at Hillham. She at all times led a good Christian life and has
gone to claim the rich reward to which she is entitled. Since the death of her beloved
husband she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and on January
15th fell and broke her hip and was removed to the hospital at Washington, Ind. where
on March 19th she was relieved of further earthly suffering. She leaves to mourn their
loss seven daughters and two sons. Mrs. Dora Belle Kaiser, Evansville; Mrs. Myrtle
Barker, West Baden; Mrs. Dorothy Purkhiser, French Lick; Mrs. Bertha Elmore, Evansville;
Mrs. Roma Carnes and Mrs. Lula Taylor, French Lick; Mrs. Lille Barker, Chrisney; Elvis
and Thomas Bledsoe, French Lick; two step-daughters and four step-sons: Mrs. Mary
Evans, Pontiac, Mich; Mrs. Stella Hooten, West Baden; John Bledsoe, St. Francisville,
Ill.; Lee and Scott Bledsoe, Frankfort, Ind.; and Charles Lane, Taswell, Ind.;
seventeen grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and one brother, Perry Owen of
Cuzco." She was buried on March 22, 1940 in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
James H. Lane and Orlena Adeline Owen had the following children:
61 i. Dora Belle Lane, born on January 15, 1892.
14. Nancy E. Lane was born on December 30, 1864 in Crawford County, IN. She reported the
year as 1865 in the 1900 census.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
She died on January 31, 1914 in Crawford County, IN. She was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
Nancy E. Lane and Jacob Deich were married about 1881. Siblings Therzilla, William
and Nancy Lane married siblings Valentine, Caroline and Jacob Deich. Jacob Deich
(son of Valentine Deich Sr. and Catherine May) was born on December 16, 1854 in
Tuscarawas County, OH. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. It lists Jacob (24) living with his sister Caroline. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Jacob (45), Nancy
(34), Aaron (18), John (16) and Omer (9). He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Jacob (55), Nancy (44), John (26)
and Homer (19). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. It lists Jacob (65) living with son John. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Jacob (75) living with his
son John. He died on October 12, 1930 in Indiana. He was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN. Nancy E. Lane and Jacob Deich had the following
children:
62 i. Aaron Deich, born in January 1882.
63 ii. John Deich, born in February 1884.
64 iii. Omar Deich, born in January 1891.
15. John L. Lane was born in June 1868 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900
in Scott Township, Sandusky County, OH. It lists John (31) and Eva (31). His
occupation was oil pumper. He died Unknown. John L. Lane and Eva Ferguson were
married about 1892, according to the 1900 census. Donnie Senn reported the date as
August 22, 1895. Eva Ferguson was born in August 1868 in Indiana. She appeared in
the census in 1900 in Scott Township, Sandusky County, OH. She died Unknown.
16. Gifford Lane was born on February 3, 1873 in Crawford County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists
Gifford (no age reported) living with his uncle, David C. Lane. His occupation was
day laborer. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN.
It lists Gifford (?), Maggie (27), James (8), Charles (7), Albert (6), Elen (5),
Fred (4), Ola (3) and Anna (under 1) living next door to Margaret's father.
He died on December 5, 1919, in a logging accident. He was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
Gifford Lane and Margaret G. "Maggie" Gottfried were married on July 2, 1901 in
Dubois County, IN (book 6, page 496). Margaret G. "Maggie" Gottfried (daughter of
Conrad Gottfried and Catherine Lawrence) was born on August 28, 1881 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She died on March 31,
1914. She was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN. Gifford Lane and
Margaret G. "Maggie" Gottfried had the following children:
65 i. James Lane, born in 1901.
66 ii. Charles Henry Lane, born in 1902.
67 iii. Albert Lee Lane, born in 1903.
68 iv. Elsie Louisa Lane, born on August 14, 1904.
69 v. John Fritz "Fred" Lane was born in 1905.
70 vi. Leola Acquilla "Quillie" Lane, born on February 4, 1907.
71 vii. Anna Catherine Lane, born on October 4, 1909.
72 viii. Jacob Jackson Lane, born on January 29, 1911.
73 ix. Theodore Gifford Lane, born on April 8, 1912.
74 x. Thomas Rosco Lane, born in 1913.
17. Frederick "Fritz" Lane was born about 1876 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
18. Rose Ann Lane was born about 1866 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN.
She died before 1891 in Indiana. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Orange County,
IN. Her marker does not have any dates.
Rose Ann Lane and Samuel F. Walton were married on February 7, 1884 in Orange County,
IN (book H-1, page 44). Samuel F. Walton (son of Samuel C. Walton and Mary C.
McDonald) was born about 1865 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1870 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. Rose Ann Lane and Samuel
F. Walton had the following children:
75 i. Samuel Walton, born on July 14, 1884.
19. Mahulda J. Lane was born about 1867 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Her
marker does not have any dates.
Mahulda J. Lane and George W. Gray were married on September 7, 1887 in Orange County,
IN (book H-1, page 106). George W. Gray (son of William J. Gray and Elizabeth Dotts)
was born about 1867 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Posey Township,
Washington County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township,
Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. Mahulda J. Lane and George W. Gray had the
following children:
76 i. [Male] Gray, born on August 21, 1888.
77 ii. Roxey Gray born on July 20, 1913.
20. Henry Franklin Lane was born in December 1872 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Henry (28), Nancy (22), Mahulda (2), Ermal (1) and nephew William Walton (11). This
must be a child of Samuel Walton and Rose Ann Lane. He appeared in the census in
1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Henry (38), Josephine (31),
Mahulda (13), Ermel (11), Willie (5), Earl (4) and Jesse (10/12). He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Henry (50), Josie
(42), Earl (18), Willie (15), Willis (10), Dimple (8) and Lois (5). He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Henry (59),
Josephine (52), Willis (21), Dimple (18) and Mary (15).
Dimple Lane remembered her father as having a great sense of humor. She said that
they never saw him angry at anyone. He said grace at every meal. They all ate
together three times a day. He was a great father, always singing to the children,
and was a hard working farmer. Henry and Nancy Josephine were very happy together
and had a wonderful life which was cut short by Nancy's early death.
He died in 1935 in Paoli, Orange County, IN (book BK-2, page 12). He was buried
in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Henry Franklin Lane and Nancy Josephine "Josie" Denton were married on May 8, 1895
in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 268). Siblings Henry, Bloomer and Ollie Lane
married Nancy Denton and her cousins Minnie and Isaac Hickman. Nancy Josephine
"Josie" Denton (daughter of Joel Franklin "Frank" Denton and Mary Elizabeth Fears)
was born on February 17, 1878 in Indiana. Some sources report her birthplace as
Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. Dimple
Lane remembered her mother as always working in the kitchen. She was a wonderful cook
and very kind to everyone. She did have a temper, however, but it took a lot to get
her riled up. She had beautiful long hair that she never cut. She died on July 25,
1933 in Paoli, Orange County, IN (book BK-2, page 7). She was buried in Community
Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Henry Franklin Lane and Nancy Josephine "Josie" Denton
had the following children:
78 i. Mahulda Jane Lane, born on August 9, 1896.
79 ii. Ermal Franklin Lane, born on August 12, 1898.
80 iii. Earl Ammon Lane, born on March 31, 1901.
81 iv. William Lane, born on February 22, 1905.
82 v. Willis Jesse Lane, born on April 6, 1909.
83 vi. Dimple Delila Lane, born on December 3, 1911.
84 vii. Mary Lois Lane, born on July 4, 1914.
21. Sylvania Lane was born about 1872 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Her
marker does not have any dates.
Sylvania Lane and Samuel F. Walton were married on August 23, 1891 in Orange County,
IN (book H-1, page 198). Sylvania was the younger sister of Samuel's first wife,
Rose Lane. Samuel F. Walton (son of Samuel C. Walton and Mary C. McDonald) was
born about 1865 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. Sylvania Lane and Samuel
F. Walton had the following children:
85 i. [Female] Walton, born on January 29, 1893.
86 ii. [Male] Walton, born on January 8, 1894.
22. Ollie L. Lane was born on October 16, 1875 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN.
She died on April 3, 1932 in Lawrence County, IN.
Ollie L. Lane and Isaac L. Hickman were married on February 1, 1892 in Orange County,
IN (book H-1, page 210). Siblings Ollie, Bloomer and Henry Lane married siblings
Isaac and Minnie Hickman and their cousin Nancy Denton. Isaac L. Hickman (son of
Charles Ambrose Hickman and Roxey Emeline Denton) was born on April 16, 1866 in
Orange County, IN. The 1900 census lists the year as 1865. He appeared in the
census in 1870 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900
in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaac (35), Ollie (24), Nellie
(8), Stella (6), Walter (4) and George (1) living next door to his brother John.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. It
lists Isaac (44), Ollie (35), Walter (14), Elvis (11) and Gladys (5). He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. It lists Isaac (53),
Ollie (43), Elvis (22), Gladys (15) and his mother Emeline Denton Hickman (71).
His occupation was quarry labor. He died on August 1, 1942 in Lawrence County, IN.
Ollie L. Lane and Isaac L. Hickman had the following children:
87 i. Nellie L. Hickman, born on October 14, 1892.
88 ii. Stella M. Hickman, born in December 1893.
89 iii. Walter Roscoe Hickman, born on March 16, 1895.
90 iv. George Elvis Hickman, born in September 1898.
91 v. [Unknown] Hickman, born in 1902.
92 vi. Gladys Rose Hickman, born on June 20, 1904.
23. Enoch Bloomer Lane was born about 1876 in Indiana.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Bloomer (22), Minnie (20) and Ora (1). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Bloomer (33), Minnie (30), Hazel (9), Rosa
(7), William (5) and Olive (2). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Bloomer (48), Minnie (40), Hazel (19), Fern (17), Glenn
(14), Olive (11), Mildred (8), Charles (5), Mary (4) and Jessie (2). He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Bloomer (53),
Minnie (50), Charles (14), Mary (13), Jessie (11), Ruth (9), Robert (7), and Olive
(21) and her children Elvis (1) and Donald (3/12).
He died on October 21, 1947 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Community
Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Enoch Bloomer Lane and Minnie Ellen Hickman were married on August 29, 1897 in
Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 318). Siblings Bloomer, Ollie and Henry Lane
married siblings Minnie and Isaac Hickman and their cousin Nancy Denton. Minnie
Ellen Hickman (daughter of Charles Ambrose Hickman and Roxey Emeline Denton) was
born on September 22, 1879. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Orleans Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died in
August 1973 in Orange County, IN. Enoch Bloomer Lane and Minnie Ellen Hickman had
the following children:
93 i. Ora Lane, born on October 20, 1898.
94 ii. Lora Lane, born on October 20, 1898.
95 iii. Hazel M. Lane, born on December 27, 1900.
96 iv. Rosa Fern Lane, born on February 1, 1903.
97 v. William Glenn Lane, born on January 22, 1905.
98 vi. Olive F. Lane, born on June 6, 1908.
99 vii. Viola Lane, born on September 4, 1911.
100 viii. Charles K. Lane, born on May 4, 1915.
101 ix. Mary Lane, born on January 16, 1917.
102 x. Jessie A. Lane, born on September 8, 1918.
103 xi. Ruth E. Lane was born on April 7, 1921.
104 xii. Robert Lane, born on November 22, 1922.
24. Mary Lane was born about 1878. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Southeast
Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
25. William Madison Lane was born about 1866 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. He died Unknown.
Emma Lane Ellis's 1938 obituary doesn't list him as a survivor. He was listed
in the Dubois County school enumeration schedule in District 5, Beaty school.
Child listed was Thomas. Thomas was living with his grandparents in the 1900
census, nothing is known of William or his family.
26. Emma Jane Lane was born on February 16, 1868 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on October 16, 1938 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. The Ellis Family
Bible says "Emma J. Ellis departed this life Oct 16 1938 about 9 p.m., Norton
Infirmary Louisville, KY." The Springs Valley Herald (October 20, 1938) reported
"Mrs. Emma Ellis, 70, wife of M.U. Ellis of near the Gorge, passed away at the
Norton Infirmary on Louisville, Ky. Sunday night. Mrs. Ellis became ill Friday
afternoon from intestinal disorders and was taken to Louisville on Sunday. She
was showing improvement when death came suddenly following a heart attack early
Sunday night. Mrs. Ellis was a respected citizen of this community for many years
and her congenial nature and fine character gained her a large circle of friends
in French Lick and West Baden. Funeral services were held at the West Baden M. E.
Church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Cort Murr of Indianapolis, assisted by Rev.
James Austin. Interment was made in the Ames cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son in
charge of the arrangements. Besides the husband, she is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Olive Ballard and Mrs. Bert Owen of West Baden, three grandchildren and two
great grandchildren." The Springs Valley Herald (October 27, 1938) reported "A
staunch friend, a loving mother and a devoted wife, and to those who have known
Emma J. Lane Ellis, she has left a living memory as abiding as life itself. She
was born in the Moore's Ridge neighborhood in Orange County, February 16, 1868 and
passed away at the Morton Infirmary, Louisville, KY, October 16, 1938, aged 70 years
and 8 months. She was the daughter of David J. and Mary McGrew Lane and moved with
her parents in childhood to Dubois County and there grew up to womanhood and joined
the M. E. Church at Union Valley, later transferring her membership to West Baden
and has ever lived a profound Christian life. On September 18, 1887, she was married
to Marvin U. Ellis and for more than fifty one years they have journeyed through
life together. From this union there mourn today two daughters, Mary Owen and Olive
Ballard, both of West Baden, also her husband, three grandchildren, Phyllis Freeman,
Kenneth Owen and Betty Lou Cornwell, two great grandchildren, five sisters, Vina
Ellis of Oklahoma, Mattie Heartsell of Kansas City, MO, Rella Lane, Sarah Grigsby
and Della Davis of Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Andrew of Detroit, MI, Elmer
of Loogootee, IN and Charles of Odin, IN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Her quiet, unassuming life has closed with a life of victory beyond the grave,
beloved by all who knew her as Mom Ellis." She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery,
Orange County, IN.
Emma Jane Lane and Marvin Ulysses "Mike" Ellis were married on September 18, 1887.
Marvin Ulysses "Mike" Ellis (son of James Marvin Ellis and Mary Ann Beatty) was born
on January 18, 1866 in Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hall
Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Hall Township,
Dubois County, IN. It lists Marvin (34), Emma (32), Mary (11), Olive (7) and nephew
Charles E. Lane (16), son of Emma's cousin James. He appeared in the census in 1910
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ulysses (44), Emma (42) and
Olive (17). His occupation was drayman. A dray was a wagon for carrying heavy loads.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Marvin (53) and Emma (52). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Marvin (64) and Emma (62). He was listed in
the Dubois County school enumeration schedule in District 1, Ellsworth school. Child
listed was Mary. He died on September 13, 1945 in Indiana. The Springs Valley
Herald (September 20, 1945) reported "January 18, 1866, Marvin Ulysses Ellis was born
in Dubois County, Indiana to the home of James M. and Mary Ellis. His many friends,
neighbors, and a host of acquaintances knew him as Mike Ellis. The community was
shocked to learn of his sudden death due to a heart attack on September 13th, 1945 at
the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 15 days. He was a tiller of the soil and took
great pride in producing good livestock and crops. September 18th, 1887 he was married
to Emma J. Lane. Two daughters were born to this home, Mary and Olive--now Mrs. Mary
Owen and Mrs. Olive Ballard, living in West Baden, Indiana. This home was unbroken
through a long period of years; then seven years ago Mrs. Ellis passed away. He leaves
three grandchildren: Mrs. Donald Freeman, Mrs. Paul Cornwell and Kenneth Owen, three
great grand children: Patricia and Rieta Ann Cornwell and Larry Joe Freeman; three
brothers: Tom Ellis of West Baden, Ellsworth Ellis of Cuzco and Joe Ellis of Orleans.
September 5th, 1940 he married Mary E. Giles, who was a faithful companion and yet
lives to cherish the memories of their home and the association of friends, neighbors
and relatives. He was a member of the West Baden Methodist Church. His home was the
symbol of hospitality. He was sincere in dealing with his fellowmen. The community
has lost a good citizen. The eternal values of life were exaulted by his living and
tomorrow will be better by his having lived. We think of his life in these beautiful
words of the poet:
I see from my house by the side of the road,
By the side of the highway of life,
The men who press with the ardor of hope,
The men who are faint with the strife,
But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears
Both parts of an infinite plan--
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man."
He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Emma Jane Lane and Marvin
Ulysses "Mike" Ellis had the following children:
105 i. Mary A. Ellis, born on August 8, 1888.
106 ii. Olive M. Ellis, born on February 18, 1893.
27. Lavina "Vina" Lane was born in May 1870 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists her as Melvina. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia Township,
Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County,
IL. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lynn Lane Township, Tulsa County, OK.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Henryetta Township, Okmulgee County, OK. She
lived at Oklahoma in 1938, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary.
She died Unknown.
Lavina "Vina" Lane and Charles W. Ellis were married about 1889, based on the 1910
census. The 1900 census places the date around 1887. Charles W. Ellis was born in
July 1867 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lynn Lane Township, Tulsa
County, OK. It lists Charles (32), Vina (30), Clarence (9) and Roy (5). His
occupation was butcher. He died Unknown. Lavina "Vina" Lane and Charles W. Ellis
had the following children:
107 i. William Clarence Ellis, born on January 13, 1891.
108 ii. Ermer Roy Ellis, born on July 11, 1894.
28. Andrew Lane was born about 1874 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. He lived at Detroit, Wayne County, MI in
1938, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary. He died Unknown.
29. Zerilda "Rella" Lane was born in October 1875 in Columbia Township, Dubois County,
IN. She was a school teacher. The Dubois County School Enumeration schedule lists
her as a teacher for the 1896-97 school year at Pendley School in Columbia Township,
Dubois County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (August 25, 1905) reported "Miss Rella
Lane of West Baden was the guest of Mrs. Gaskin and family Monday." She appeared in
the census in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists her as Sirella.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in District 3, Washington, DC. It lists Rella (46),
single. Her occupation was stenographer for the US government. The age casts some
doubt on whether or not this is the right Rella Lane, but all of the other facts fit,
so it probably is. She lived at Washington D.C. in 1938, along with sisters Sarah
and Della, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary. She is listed as Rella Lane;
she must have remained unmarried. She died Unknown.
30. Martha Agnes "Mattie" Lane was born about 1878 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. She appeared in
the census in 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. It lists Martha (40 - this
is incorrect) and Herbert (24). She lived at Kansas City, Jackson County, MO in
1938, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary.
She died Unknown.
Martha Agnes "Mattie" Lane and Claud Hartsell were married about 1902, according to
the 1910 census. Claud Hartsell was born about 1878 in Indiana. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. It lists Claud (32), Mattie (25)
and Herbert (6). His occupation was carpenter. He died before 1930, based on the
fact that Martha is listed as a widow in the 1930 census. Martha Agnes "Mattie"
Lane and Claud Hartsell had the following children:
109 i. Herbert L. Hartsell, born about 1904.
31. Sarah Ann Lane was born in February 1881 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Sarah (27), Thelma (7), Mary (3) and her siblings Della (22) and Elmer (19)
Lane. Her occupation was bath lady. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Washington D.C.. It lists Sara (36), Thelma (17) and Mary (13). Her occupation
was typist for the government. She lived at Washington D.C. in 1938, along with
sisters Zerilda and Della, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary.
She died Unknown.
Sarah Ann Lane and George Grigsby were married in 1902 in Dubois County, IN. George
Grigsby (son of Peter Grigsby and Mary Ann Lewis) was born on December 28, 1882 in
Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. He died on September 11, 1909 in Indiana. He was buried in Ames Chapel
Cemetery, Orange County, IN. The cemetery transcription notes that he was a doctor.
Sarah Ann Lane and George Grigsby had the following children:
110 i. Thelma L. Grigsby, born about 1903.
111 ii. Mary E. Grigsby, born about 1907.
32. Charles Henry Lane was born in July 1883 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. It lists
Charles (45), Ora (31), Warren (13), Wallace (11), William (9), Theodore (7), Rella
(5), Kenneth (3), and Bernard (1/12). His occupation was road laborer. He lived
at Odon, Daviess County, IN, in 1938, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary.
His World War II draft registration card (1942) listed his address as R.R., Odon, IN.
He was self-employed.
He died on December 11, 1963 in Jasper, Dubois County, IN.
Charles Henry Lane and Ora B. Cox were married on December 4, 1916 in Orange County,
IN (book H-5, page 109; book C-17, page 97 reports the date as December 9, 1915).
Ora B. Cox (daughter of William T. Cox and Della Sherman) was born in October 1898
in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Ora (1) living with her grandparents, Samuel and Louisa Sherman. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. She died unknown.
Charles Henry Lane and Ora B. Cox had the following children:
112 i. Charles Warren Lane, born on February 27, 1917.
33. Della May Lane was born in May 1886 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Della (22) living with her sister Sarah. She lived at Washington D.C. in 1938,
along with sisters Zerilda and Sarah, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary. She
is listed as Della Davis. Nothing is known of this marriage. She died Unknown.
34. Elvira U. Lane was born in December 1888 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
died Unknown. Emma Lane Ellis's 1938 obituary doesn't list her as a survivor.
35. Elmer W. Lane was born about 1891 in Dubois County, IN. The Dubois County school
enumeration schedule lists him as Ulysses Elmer. He appeared in the census in 1910
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Elmer (19) living with his
sister Sarah. His occupation was tailor in his own shop. He lived at Loogootee,
Martin County, IN, in 1938, according to Emma Lane Ellis's obituary. He died
Unknown. Elmer W. Lane and Nellie A. Pinnick were married on July 28, 1915 in
Orange County, IN (book H-5, page 79). Nellie A. Pinnick (daughter of Albert
Pinnick and Laura [Unknown]) was born in July 1895 in Indiana. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
FOURTH GENERATION
36. Richard Deich was born about 1873 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1880
in York County, NE. He died Unknown.
37. Catherine "Kate" Deich was born about 1874 in Nebraska. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in York County, NE. She died Unknown.
38. Franklin Deich was born about 1876 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1880
in York County, NE. He died Unknown.
39. John Deich was born about 1879 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
York County, NE. He died Unknown.
40. Mary J. Tucker was born about 1869 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1870
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
41. Manda A. Tucker was born about 1872 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
42. Thursia E. Tucker was born about 1873 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
43. Ida Mae Tucker was born on January 22, 1875 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died on May 8,
1951 in Newman, Douglas County, IL. Ida Mae Tucker and Charles C. Eckerty were
married on July 10, 1892 in Douglas County, IL (volume 177, page 980). Charles C.
Eckerty was born on June 13, 1871 in Crawford County, IN. He died on February 13,
1940 in Newman, Douglas County, IL.
44. Martha E. Tucker was born about 1877 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
45. Seldon E. Tucker was born on February 26, 1880 in Indiana.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Washington Township, Pike County, IN. His
occupation was farm laborer. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Washington
Township, Pike County, IN. It lists Selden (30), Liddie (27) and Mildred (3).
His occupation was farmer.
He died on April 15, 1965 in Indiana.
Seldon E. Tucker and Lydia Mae Randerson were married on December 7, 1905 in Pike
County, IN (book 1, page 99). Lydia Mae Randerson was born on November 16, 1882 in
Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Washington Township, Pike County,
IN. She died Unknown. Seldon E. Tucker and Lydia Mae Randerson had the following
children:
113 i. Mildred R. Tucker, born about 1907.
46. Elmer Otis Tucker was born on April 13, 1886 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Washington Township, Pike County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Washington Township, Pike County, IN. It lists Elmer (23) and
Minnie (22). His occupation was farm laborer. He died on August 14, 1962. Elmer
Otis Tucker and Minnie Morris were married on April 15, 1909 in Pike County, IN
(book 3, page 188). Minnie Morris was born on August 5, 1887 in Indiana. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Washington Township, Pike County, IN. She died
Unknown.
47. Alonzo M. Tucker was born about 1875 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Johnson Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
48. Jacob C. Tucker was born about 1876 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Johnson Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
49. Charley H. Tucker was born about 1878 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Johnson Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
50. Andrew Irvin Lane was born on May 4, 1878 in Crawford County, IN. He reported 1879
in the 1900 census. His name could be Irvin Andrew.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farming
for himself. His residence was Wickliffe, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists
Irvin (31), Lottie (33), Claude (6), Mabel (5) and Nellie (3/12). He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Andrew (41),
Lottie (43), Claud (16), Mabel (15), Nellie (9), Goldie (7), Eldo (2) and his father
Barzilla (62). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Sterling Township, Crawford
County, IN. It lists Irvin (51), Golda (18), Eldo (13) and Norma (8).
He died Unknown.
Andrew Irvin Lane and Lottie [Unknown] were married about 1903, according to the
1910 census. Lottie [Unknown] was born about 1877 in Indiana. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died before 1930, based on the
fact that Andrew is a widower in the 1930 census. Andrew Irvin Lane and Lottie
[Unknown] had the following children:
114 i. Claud Lane, born about 1904.
115 ii. Mabel Lane, born about 1905.
116 iii. Nellie Lane, born in 1910.
117 iv. Goldie Opal Lane, born about 1913.
118 v. Eldo Lane, born on March 17, 1917.
119 vi. Norma Lane, born about 1922.
Andrew Irvin Lane and Clora Gilliland were married on April 27, 1931 in Orange County,
IN (book 26, page 10). Clora Gilliland was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
51. Anna E. Lane was born in November 1883 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
52. Luther Lane was born on January 28, 1895 in Crawford County, IN. The 1900 census
reported 1894. His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917)
describes him as medium height, medium build, gray eyes and light hair. His marital
status was single. His occupation was farming for his father. His residence was
Eckerty, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
died Unknown.
53. David Crockett Lane was born on February 17, 1881 in Crawford County, IN. He
reported 1882 in the 1900 census.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, medium build, brown eyes and black hair. His occupation was farming
for himself. His residence was Wickliffe, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists David (29),
Phoeby (28), Rosco (6), Pearl (4) and Mandy (1). He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Crockett (38), Pheba (38), Rosco (16),
Pearl (12), Robert (9), Homer (6) and Bertha (4). He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists David (49), Pheby (49), Pearl (23),
Robert (18), Omer (16), Bertha (13), Everett (12) and Dorothy (8).
He died in 1952 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford
County, IN.
David Crockett Lane and Phoebe Deal were married on July 27, 1902 in Crawford County,
IN. Phoebe Deal (daughter of William Deal and Sarah M. [Unknown]) was born in
September 1881 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township,
Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She
died in 1947 in Crawford County, IN. She was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford
County, IN. David Crockett Lane and Phoebe Deal had the following children:
120 i. Roscoe Lane, born on May 25, 1903.
121 ii. Pearl Mae Lane, born on March 17, 1907.
122 iii. Mandy Lane, born about 1909.
123 iv. Robert L. Lane, born in 1910.
124 v. Homer Lane, born about 1914.
125 vi. Bertha Lane, born about 1916.
126 vii. Everett H. Lane, born about 1918.
127 viii. Dorothy M. Lane, born about 1922.
54. Willard Lane was born on May 13, 1884 in Crawford County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farming for
himself. His residence was Eckerty, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Willard (26)
living with his parents. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township,
Crawford County, IN. It lists Willard (34) and Lola (27). He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Willard (45), Lola (36)
and Reta (3).
He died in September 1964 in Illinois.
Willard Lane and Lola [Unknown] were married about 1914, according to the 1930 census.
Lola [Unknown] was born about 1893 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown. Willard Lane and Lola [Unknown]
had the following children:
128 i. Reta N. Lane, born about 1926.
55. John Richardson Lane was born in May 13, 1886 in Crawford County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was laborer
for Perry Smith. His residence was Wickliffe, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists John (24),
Fannie (18), Wyona (1) and Mary (5/12). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists John (32), Fannie (28), Oscar (8), Howard
(5), Jerome (3) and Willie (2/12). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists John (43), Fannie (38), Howard (16), Jerome
(13), Willie (11), Clyde (9), Wheeler (6) and Dallas (2).
He died in 1965 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery,
Crawford County, IN.
John Richardson Lane and Fannie E. [Unknown] were married about 1907, according to
the censuses. Fannie E. [Unknown] was born about 1892 in Indiana. She appeared in
the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown. John Richardson
Lane and Fannie E. [Unknown] had the following children:
129 i. Wyona Lane, born about 1908.
130 ii. Mary Lane, born about 1909.
131 iii. Oscar Lane, born about 1911.
132 iv. Howard Lane, born on February 5, 1914.
133 v. Jerome Lane, born on November 20, 1916.
134 vi. William Richardson "Willie" Lane, born October 28, 1918.
135 vii. Clyde S. Lane, born on September 20, 1920.
136 viii. Joseph Wheeler Lane, born on January 13, 1924.
137 ix. Dallas L. Lane, born about 1928.
56. Jacob Lane was born on February 18, 1888 in Crawford County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium
height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farming for
himself. His residence was Wickliffe, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Jacob (22)
living with his parents. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township,
Crawford County, IN. It lists Jacob (32), Blanche (22), Elmer (3) and Earnest (1).
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists
Jacob (41), Blanche (32), Elmer (13), Earnest (12), Earl (10), Vincin (7) and Elise (3).
He died in January 3, 1953 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
Jacob Lane and Blanche Edith Hammond were married about 1916. The 1930 census places
the year about 1917, but they were married and their first child was born in late 1916.
Blanche Edith Hammond was born on May 14, 1897 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died on June 27, 1958 in Indiana. Jacob
Lane and Blanche Edith Hammond had the following children:
138 i. Elmer T. Lane, born on November 20, 1916.
139 ii. Ernest William Lane, born on July 28, 1918.
140 iii. Earl Lane, born on January 31, 1920.
141 iv. Vincin Paul Lane, born on January 1, 1923.
142 v. Elise M. Lane, born about 1927.
57. Franklin “Frank” Lane was born on January 14, 1891 in Crawford County, IN. His
World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium
height, stout build, blue eyes and light brown hair. His marital status was single.
His occupation was farmer. His residence was Wickliffe, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
58. Arthur Lane was born on March 18,1893 in Crawford County, IN. The 1900 census
reported 1892.
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium
height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farming for his
father. His residence was Wickliffe, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Arthur (26)
and Lizzie (16) living with her parents. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Arthur (37), Anna (26) and Alberta (8)
living next door to her parents.
He died in 1955. He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
Arthur Lane and Anna Elizabeth "Lizzie" King were married about 1919, according to the
1930 census. Anna Elizabeth "Lizzie" King (daughter of Julian King and Christina
[Unknown]) was born in 1903 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka Township,
Crawford County, IN. She died in 1992. She was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford
County, IN. Arthur Lane and Anna Elizabeth "Lizzie" King had the following children:
143 i. Alberta F. Lane, born about 1922.
59. Henry Lane was born on September 9, 1898 in Crawford County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair. He claimed a student deferment,
stating that he was attending Birdseye H.S. in Dubois County. His occupation was
farmer. His residence was Wickliffe, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Henry (20) and Belle
(16) living with his parents. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Center Township,
Marion County, IN. It lists Henry (31), Clara (26), Floy (9), Virginia (8) and Mildred
(6). His occupation was house painter.
He died Unknown.
Henry Lane and Clara Belle [Unknown] were married about 1920, according to the 1930
census. Clara Belle [Unknown] was born about 1904 in Indiana. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Center Township, Marion County, IN. She died Unknown. Henry Lane and
Clara Belle [Unknown] had the following children:
144 i. Floy E. Lane, born about 1921.
145 ii. Virginia M. Lane, born about 1922.
146 iii. Mildred L. Lane, born about 1924.
60. Charles Elery Lane was born on April 11, 1884 in Indiana.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, medium build, blue eyes and black hair. His occupation was farming
for himself. His residence was Taswell, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists
Charles (16) living with his first cousin, once removed, Emma Lane Ellis. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Charles (35),
Ida (32), Olive (4) and Marcus (4). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Charles (45), Ida (42), Marcus (14) and
Olive (14).
He died in 1951. He was buried in Taswell Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
Charles Elery Lane and Ida K. [Unknown] were married about 1909, according to the
1930 census. Ida K. [Unknown] was born on May 25, 1887 in Indiana. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died in August 1976 in
Clark County, IN. Charles Elery Lane and Ida K. [Unknown] had the following
children:
147 i. Marcus O. Lane, born on May 15, 1915.
148 ii. Olive M. Lane, born on May 15, 1915.
61. Dora Belle Lane was born on January 15, 1892 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN.
She died on September 29, 1977 in Putnam County, IN.
Everett E. Ellis was born Unknown. He died Unknown. Dora Belle Lane and Everett
E. Ellis had the following children:
149 i. Pherba Doretha Ellis, born on December 20, 1912.
Dora Belle Lane and Florian Henry Kaiser were married on September 28, 1937 in Clark
County, IN. Florian Henry Kaiser was born on May 24, 1880 in Quincy, Adams County,
IL. He died in January 1967 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN.
62. Aaron Deich was born in January 1882 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1900
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown. Aaron Deich and Olive
Edith Weathers were married on December 25, 1910 in Orange County, IN (book H-4,
page 16). Olive Edith Weathers was born about 1887. She died Unknown.
63. John Deich was born in February 1884 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
64. Omar Deich was born in January 1891 in Crawford County, IN. The 1910 census lists
him as Homer. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Patoka Township, Crawford County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists
Omar (29) living with his brother John. His occupation was school teacher. He died
Unknown.
65. James Lane was born in 1901 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists James (18) and siblings Charles (17),
Albert (16), Elsie (15), Fritz (14), Ola (13), Anna (10), Jacob (9) and Theodore (7).
He died on February 27, 1964.
66. Charles Henry Lane was born in 1902 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Charles (17) living with his
brother James. He died Unknown in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX.
67. Albert Lee Lane was born in 1903 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Albert (16) living with his
brother James. He died on July 28, 1963 in Arkansas.
68. Elsie Louisa Lane was born on August 14, 1904 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Elsie (15)
living with her brother James. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Union Township,
Crawford County, IN.
She died on December 23, 1983 in Orange County, IN.
Elsie Louisa Lane and Aniel Smith were married on September 7, 1922. Aniel Smith was
born on February 6, 1895 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930
in Union Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Aniel (35), Elsie (25), Chester (6)
and Elsie's brother Theodore Lane (18). He died on December 19, 1968 in Floyd County,
IN. Elsie Louisa Lane and Aniel Smith had the following children:
150 i. Chester Allen Smith, born on March 1, 1924.
151 ii. Clarence Alvin Smith, born on February 3, 1936.
69. John Fritz "Fred" Lane was born in 1905 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Fritz (14) living
with his brother James. He died on December 16, 1961.
70. Leola Acquilla "Quillie" Lane was born on February 4, 1907 in Hall Township, Dubois
County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Ola (13) living
with her brother James.
She died on August 24, 1992 in Hanover, Jefferson County, IN. She was buried in St.
Francisville, Lawrence County, IL.
Leola Acquilla "Quillie" Lane and Grover Cleveland Byrns were married on September 3,
1924 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, IL. Grover Cleveland Byrns was born on June 9,
1884. He died on January 10, 1955 in St. Francisville, Lawrence County, IL. Leola
Acquilla "Quillie" Lane and Grover Cleveland Byrns had the following children:
152 i. Betty JoAnn Byrns, born on February 6, 1926.
153 ii. Doris Una Byrns, born on July 20, 1927.
154 iii. Living Byrns, born on February 21, 1931.
155 iv. Living Byrns, born on November 5, 1942.
Leola Acquilla "Quillie" Lane and Marshall Luther Stoltz were married on July 17,
1959. Marshall Luther Stoltz was born Unknown. He died on January 3, 1960 in
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN.
71. Anna Catherine Lane was born on October 4, 1909 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Anna
(10) living with her brother James. She died on October 3, 1943 in Indiana.
72. Jacob Jackson Lane was born on January 29, 1911 in Indiana. The SSDI shows his
birth month as March. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox
County, IN. It lists Jacob (9) living with his brother James. He died on June 9,
1976 in Lawton, Comanche County, OK.
73. Theodore Gifford Lane was born on April 8, 1912 in Indiana. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Decker Township, Knox County, IN. It lists Theodore (7) living
with his brother James. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Union Township,
Crawford County, IN. It lists Theodore (18) living with his sister Elsie. He died
on March 23, 1974 in New Albany, Floyd County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe
Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
74. Thomas Rosco Lane was born in 1913 in Indiana. He died in 1914 in Indiana.
75. Samuel Walton was born on July 14, 1884 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 108).
He died Unknown.
76. [Male] Gray was born on August 21, 1888 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 260,
no first name is listed). He died Unknown.
77. Roxey Gray was born on July 20, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 27). Her
surname is listed as Lane and her father's name is not listed. She died Unknown.
78. Mahulda Jane Lane was born on August 9, 1896 in Orange County, IN. The 1900 census
lists her birth date as August 1897.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Mahulda Jane Lane and Herschel Dailey were married on August 2, 1913 in Orange County,
IN (book C-16, page 23). Herschel Dailey (son of Jeremiah Dailey and Lucy Jane
Cornwell) was born in March 1892 in Indiana, according to the 1900 census. The SSDI
lists the date as April 3, 1891. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Herschel (28), Hulda (23), Roxie (6), Banks (5), Leona (1) and
Herschel's mother Lucy (57) and brother Knoeful (29) Dailey. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Herschel (39), Hulda
(33), Banks (15), Leona (11), Boyce (8), Lucille (6), Winona (3/12) and his brother
Knofel (40). He died in July 1974 in Orange County, IN. Mahulda Jane Lane and
Herschel Dailey had the following children:
156 i. Roxie L. Dailey, born on July 20, 1912.
157 ii. Banks H. Dailey, born on March 12, 1915.
158 iii. Leona E. Dailey, born on May 23, 1918.
159 iv. Brice M. Dailey, born on October 13, 1921.
160 v. Lucille Dailey, born about 1924.
161 vi. Robert Earl Dailey, born on April 10, 1927.
162 vii. Winona Jean Dailey, born on December 18, 1929.
163 viii. Julius Dailey, born on September 27, 1932.
79. Ermal Franklin Lane was born on August 12, 1898 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ermal
(31), Blanche (21) and Pauline (3).
He died in 1961. He was buried in Old Union Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Ermal Franklin Lane and Blanche Shipley were married on November 29, 1924 in Orange
County, IN (book 22, page 144). Blanche Shipley (daughter of George W. Shipley Jr.
and Florence Cornwell) was born on October 20, 1907 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 1). She appeared in the census in 1910 in Stampers Creek Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Stampers Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died in
1958. She was buried in Old Union Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Ermal Franklin Lane
and Blanche Shipley had the following children:
164 i. Pauline Lane, born on June 21, 1926.
165 ii. Betty Jean Lane, born on May 2, 1928.
166 iii. Wanda Francis Lane, born on April 2, 1931.
167 iv. Kenneth Lane, born on October 18, 1933.
80. Earl Ammon Lane was born on March 31, 1901 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Earl (29), Fern
(27), Marjorie (10) and Harold (5).
He died in November 1976 in Orange County, IN.
Earl Ammon Lane and Rosa Fern Lane were married about 1920 in Orange County, IN,
according to the 1930 census. They were first cousins. Rosa Fern Lane (daughter of
Enoch Bloomer Lane and Minnie Ellen Hickman) was born on February 1, 1903 in Orange
County, IN (book H-6, page 2). She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died in 1993 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. Earl Ammon Lane and Rosa Fern Lane had
the following children:
168 i. Marjorie A. Lane, born on March 22, 1920.
169 ii. Harold Lane, born about 1925.
170 iii. Kenneth Dale Lane, born on March 4, 1927.
81. William Lane was born on February 22, 1905 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (25) and Fern (20). His
occupation was farm laborer. He died in August 1968 in Indiana. William Lane and
Ferne Miller were married on May 15, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book 23, page 96).
Ferne Miller was born on October 6, 1907 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. Her occupation was laborer at the basket
factory. She died Unknown.
82. Willis Jesse Lane was born on April 6, 1909 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 28).
His birth record lists him as Jesse Willis, but Hilarie Zani reports that Dimple Lane
gave his name as Willis Jesse Lane, as does the SSDI. He appeared in the census in
1910 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. He died on June 8, 1995 in Orange County, IN.
83. Dimple Delila Lane was born on December 3, 1911 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page
89). The birth record lists her as Delila Dimple, but she reported her name as Dimple
Delila. She was always called Dimple.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on December 7, 2003 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. The Bloomington Herald-Times
(December 9, 2003) reported "Dimple D. (Lane) Jones, 92, of Paoli, died Sunday at her
residence. She was a retired saleswoman from Miller's Apparel in Paoli. Survivors
include three daughters, Harriet Foster and Rachel Bowen, both of Paoli, and Teresa
Kimmel of Monrovia. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Paoli United Methodist
Church. Burial will be at Paoli Community Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the church. McAdams Mortuary in Paoli is in charge of arrangements."
Alonzo [Unknown] was born Unknown. He died Unknown. Dimple Delila Lane and Alonzo
[Unknown] had the following children:
171 i. Betty Lou Lane, born on May 4, 1930.
Dimple Delila Lane and Harry Iden Jones were married on August 14, 1933 in Palmyra,
Harrison County, IN, at the E.U.B. parsonage. Harry Iden Jones (son of Nathan Elwood
Jones and Harriett Melzina "Hattie" Wilson) was born on February 23, 1910 in Orange
County, IN. He was a heavy equipment operator. He died about 1958. Dimple Delila
Lane and Harry Iden Jones had the following children:
172 i. Harriett J. Jones, born on July 15, 1934.
173 ii. Rachel Ann Jones, born on August 9, 1936.
174 iii. Living Jones, born on March 28, 1947.
84. Mary Lois Lane was born on July 4, 1914 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 47).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
85. [Female] Walton was born on January 29, 1893 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 25,
no first name is listed). She died Unknown.
86. [Male] Walton was born on January 8, 1894 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 32, no
first name is listed). He died Unknown.
87. Nellie L. Hickman was born on October 14, 1892 in Lawrence County, IN. The 1900
census lists the year as 1891.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN.
She died on March 27, 1961 in Lawrence County, IN.
Nellie L. Hickman and Bennie Merry were married about 1907, according to the 1910
census. Bennie Merry was born on September 25, 1889 in Indiana. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. It lists Ben (22), Nellie (18)
and Louise(2). His occupation was farm laborer. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. It lists Bennie (30), Nellie (27), Louise (11),
Arthur(9) and Jesse (4). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Marion Township,
Lawrence County, IN. It lists Bennie (41), Nellie (46), Jesse (14), Ray (7) and Sylvia
(2). His occupation was stone quarry labor. He died on July 4, 1947. Nellie L.
Hickman and Bennie Merry had the following children:
175 i. Louise Merry, born about 1908.
176 ii. Arthur Merry, born on April 30, 1910.
177 iii. Jesse Merry, born about 1916.
178 iv. Living Merry, born about 1923.
179 v. Living Merry, born about 1928.
Nellie L. Hickman and Joe Johnson were married after 1947. Joe Johnson was born
Unknown. He died Unknown.
88. Stella M. Hickman was born in December 1893 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
89. Walter Roscoe Hickman was born on March 16, 1895 in Indiana. The 1900 census lists
the year as 1896.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. He served in
the military in World War I. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Marion Township,
Lawrence County, IN. It lists Walter (23), Ruby (24), Mary (2) and Hellen (1) living
next door to his parents. His occupation was quarry labor.
He died on November 8, 1928 of tuberculosis.
Walter Roscoe Hickman and Ruby Grace Moore were married Unknown. Ruby Grace Moore was
born on December 28, 1892 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Marion
Township, Lawrence County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Marion Township,
Lawrence County, IN. It lists Ruby (33), Helen (11) and Virginia (5). Her occupation
was dress maker at the dress factory. She died in 1960. Walter Roscoe Hickman and
Ruby Grace Moore had the following children:
180 i. Mary E. Hickman, born about 1917.
181 ii. Helen Margaret Hickman, born on December 26, 1918.
182 iii. Virginia May Hickman, born on May 15, 1924.
183 iv. Robert Eugene Hickman, born on August 13, 1927.
90. George Elvis Hickman was born in September 1898 in Indiana. He was never married. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. He died in October 1975.
91. [Unknown] Hickman was born in 1902. [Unknown] Hickman died in 1902.
92. Gladys Rose Hickman was born on June 20, 1904 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN.
She died on August 18, 1970.
Gladys Rose Hickman and Noble Brim were married on January 16, 1920. Noble Brim was
born on April 30, 1897 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Marion
Township, Lawrence County, IN. It lists Noble (33), Gladys (26), Norma (8), John (6)
and Ralph (10/12). He died in January 1976 in Lawrence County, IN. Gladys Rose
Hickman and Noble Brim had the following children:
184 i. Norman Brim, born on December 3, 1921.
185 ii. John Vernon Brim, born on November 20, 1923.
186 iii. Walter Robert Brim, born on February 18, 1927.
187 iv. James Isaac Brim, born on April 3, 1928.
188 v. Living Brim, born on June 20, 1929.
189 vi. Living Brim, born on August 8, 1931.
190 vii. Living Brim Jr., born on September 14, 1933.
191 viii. Living Brim, born on April 15, 1936.
192 ix. Living Brim, born on June 5, 1938.
193 x. Living Brim, born on September 19, 1942.
93. Ora Lane was born on October 20, 1898 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 20). Her
grave stone lists the date as October 6. Ora and Lora Lane were twins. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died on August 17,
1902 in Orange County, IN (book H-19, page 38). She was buried in Concord Cemetery,
Orange County, IN. Ora and Lora share the same grave stone.
94. Lora Lane was born on October 20, 1898 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 20). Her
grave stone lists the date as October 6. Ora and Lora Lane were twins. She died on
September 5, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-18, page 184). She was buried in
Concord Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Ora and Lora share the same grave stone.
95. Hazel M. Lane was born on December 27, 1900 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on November 24, 1983 in Orange County, IN. An unknown newspaper (probably
in the Paoli Republican) said "Hazel M. Jones, 82, 208 South East Second St., Paoli,
died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday (November 24, 1983) at the Orange County Hospital in Paoli.
She was born in Orange County December 27, 1900, to Bloomer E. and Minnie Ellen
Hickman Lane. She married Ralph Jones March 14, 1925, and he died October 31, 1980.
She was a member of the Paoli United Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors Lodge and Paoli
Women’s Club. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Merrill (Dorothy) Cunningham, Paoli; one
brother, Charles Lane, Paoli; five sisters, Mrs. Fern Lane, Mrs. Olive Bailey, Mrs. Mary
Barnett and Mrs. Jessie Fisher, all of Paoli, and Ruth Barrett, Salem; two grandchildren,
six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Frederick, two brothers,
Glenn and Robert, and three sisters, Mildred, Ora and Lora. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home in Paoli, the Rev. Jerry Labrun officiating.
Burial will be in Community cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m.
Saturday." She was buried on November 27, 1983 in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Hazel M. Lane and Ralph P. Jones were married on March 14, 1925 in Orange County, IN
(book 22, page 191). Ralph P. Jones was born on November 15, 1897 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ralph
(32), Hazel (29), Dorothy (4) and Frederick (4/12). He died on October 31, 1980 in
Orange County, IN. His obituary in the Paoli newspaper said "Ralph P. Jones, 80, 208
South East Second St., Paoli, died at 1:22 p.m. Friday at the Orange County Hospital
where he was admitted on October 22. A life-long native of Orange County, he was born
Nov. 15, 1897 to James and Milea Doan Jones. He married the former Hazel Lane on March
14, 1925, and she survives. Birthright member of the Paoli Friends Church, he was a
retired Orange County farmer and former street superintendent for Paoli. He leaves his
wife, a daughter, Mrs. Merrill (Dorothy) Cunningham, Paoli; two grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren; a brother Clarence Jones, French Lick; and a sister, Mrs. Ethel
Hollen, Paoli. He was preceded in death by a son, Frederick, two brothers, Carl and
Noble, and a sister, Opal Hamilton. His funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dillman-
Ellis Funeral Home in Paoli where friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Blaine
Stands and Dr. Thomas Brooks will be ministers and burial will be in the Paoli Community
Cemetery." He was buried at Community Cemetery in Paoli, Orange County, IN. Hazel M.
Lane and Ralph P. Jones had the following children:
194 i. Dorothy Jean Jones, born on January 14, 1926.
195 ii. Frederick L. Jones, born on November 25, 1929.
96. Rosa Fern Lane was born on February 1, 1903 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 2).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died in 1993 in Paoli, Orange County, IN.
Rosa Fern Lane and Earl Ammon Lane were married about 1920 in Orange County, IN,
according to the 1930 census. They were first cousins. Earl Ammon Lane (son of
Henry Franklin Lane and Nancy Josephine "Josie" Denton) was born on March 31, 1901
in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Southeast Township, Orange
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Earl
(29), Fern (27), Marjorie (10) and Harold (5). He died in November 1976 in Orange
County, IN. Rosa Fern Lane and Earl Ammon Lane had the following children:
168 i. Marjorie A. Lane, born on March 22, 1920.
169 ii. Harold Lane, born about 1925.
170 iii. Kenneth Dale Lane, born on March 4, 1927.
97. William Glenn Lane was born on January 22, 1905 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 20).
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1930 in District 6, Beloit, Rock County, WI. It lists Glenn (25), Josephine (25),
Kataline (6) and Banks (3). His occupation was sand blaster.
He died on August 30, 1932. He was buried in Paoli Old Town Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
William Glenn Lane and Anna Josephine Lamb were married on December 23, 1922 in Orange
County, IN (book 21, page 103). Anna Josephine Lamb was born on October 12, 1905 in
Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1930 in District 6, Beloit, Rock County, WI.
She died on September 24, 1966 in Malheur County, OR. William Glenn Lane and Anna
Josephine Lamb had the following children:
196 i. Kathleen Jane Lane, born on October 4, 1923.
197 ii. Banks Glenn Lane, born on July 19, 1926.
198 iii. Nealdia Lea Lane, born on June 16, 1930.
98. Olive F. Lane was born on June 6, 1908 in Orange County, IN. (book H-10, page 12).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Olive (21), Elvis (1) and Donald
(3/12) living with her parents. She is listed as married, but her husband is not listed.
She died Unknown. Hazel Lane Jones' 1983 obituary lists her as a survivor. She is listed
as Olive Bailey, so she must have married again. Nothing is known of this marriage.
Olive F. Lane and Elvis Walls were married on August 20, 1927 in Orange County, IN (book
BK-24, page 13). Elvis Walls was born on April 10, 1906. He died Unknown. Olive F.
Lane and Elvis Walls had the following children:
199 i. Living Walls, born about 1928.
200 ii. Living Walls, born about 1929.
201 iii. Virginia Ellen Walls, born on June 4, 1931.
99. Viola Lane was born on September 4, 1911 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 82).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She is listed
as Mildred. She died Unknown. Hazel Lane Jones' 1983 obituary reports that she had
previously passed away.
100. Charles K. Lane was born on May 4, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 69).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died on February 24,
1993 in Orange County, IN.
101. Mary Lane was born on January 16, 1917 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page 5). She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She lived at Paoli, Orange
County, IN, in 1983, according to Hazel Lane Jones' obituary. She is listed as Mary
Barnett. Nothing is known about this marriage.
102. Jessie A. Lane was born on September 8, 1918 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page 41;
gender is listed as male, but sister Hazel's obituary lists her as a sister). SSDI
lists the date as September 25.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She lived at Paoli, Orange
County, IN, in 1983, according to Hazel Lane Jones' obituary.
She died on December 25, 1996 in Paoli, Orange County, IN.
Jessie A. Lane and Cletus Ray Fisher were married before 1938. Cletus Ray Fisher was
born Unknown. Jessie A. Lane and Cletus Ray Fisher had the following children:
202 i. Ruth Anne Fisher, born on December 17, 1938.
103. Ruth E. Lane was born on April 7, 1921 in Orange County, IN (book H-7, page 89). She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She lived at
Salem, Washington County, IN, in 1983, according to Hazel Lane Jones' obituary. She
is listed as Ruth Barnett. Nothing is known of this marriage.
104. Robert Lane was born on November 22, 1922 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page 18).
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died
Unknown. Hazel Lane Jones' 1983 obituary reports that he had previously passed away.
105. Mary A. Ellis was born on August 8, 1888 in Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on October 14, 1968. She
was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
106. Olive M. Ellis was born on February 18, 1893 in Dubois County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Olive (37) and Betty (11).
She died on August 20, 1952 in West Baden, Orange County, IN. She was buried in Ames
Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Olive M. Ellis and Joseph Leslie Ballard were married on November 2, 1914. Joseph
Leslie Ballard was born on April 2, 1883 in Hillham, Dubois County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Joe (36),
Olive (25) and Betty (2). He died on January 3, 1930 in West Baden, Orange County, IN.
The Springs Valley Herald (January 9, 1930) reported "Funeral Services for Joseph
Leslie Ballard, 46 years old, owner of the Gorge Inn and Elite Cafe, and prominent
West Baden citizen were held Monday afternoon from the home, with interment at Ames
Chapel cemetery. Rev. Murr of Paoli conducted the services, with Rev. F.L. Hacker,
pastor of the West Baden Baptist church assisting. Mr. Ballard died suddenly at his
home Friday (Jan 3, 1930) after a very short illness, Death was caused by uremia.
His death was shock to his many friends throughout the county and state. Mr. Ballard
had extensive interests in French Lick and West Baden and his passing will be mourned
alike by his associates and friends. Mr. Ballard attended the French Lick public
schools, and at an early age embarked upon a business career. By his ambition and
zeal for his various enterprises he had risen to a position of wealth. In addition
to owning the Gorge Inn and Elite Cafe in French Lick, he was interested in the Grand
Hotel at Mackinaw island, Mich., where he and his family spent the summer months. Mr.
Ballard was the son of James and Mary Elizabeth Ballard, one of a family of nine
children. He is survived by three brothers, Charles Edward of West Baden, John of A
sheville, N.C., and George of French Lick; one sister, Mrs. Rilla Ballard Ragsdale of
California. Four brothers, William, Scotty, James Logan and Andrew have preceded him
in death, Andrew died three weeks ago as the result of an automobile accident and his
funeral was held from the home of Joseph Ballard. His widow, Olive Ellis Ballard, and
one daughter, Betty Lou, also survives to mourn his passing. One son, Joseph Leslie,
Jr. has preceded him in death. Gus Edwards, famous stage star and intimate friend of
Mr. Ballard sang at the funeral at which the many floral tributes evidenced the
popularity of the man." The same issue also reported "Joseph Leslie Ballard was born
in Hillham, Indiana, Dubois County, on April 2, 1883 and departed this life at his home
in West Baden, Indiana Friday, January 3, 1930, at the age of 46 years, 9 months and 1
day. Seemingly in the prime of his manhood the dreaded ailment of uremia made it's
appearance twenty-four hours before the final call, and without warning the Hand of
Death has touched this home. Joseph Leslie Ballard was one of the family of nine
children born to James and Mary Elizabeth Ballard. He is survived by his brothers,
John Ballard of Asheville, North Carolina (who is here today), Charles Edward Ballard
(at present in Europe), George Ballard of French Lick and his sister Rilla Ballard
Ragsdale of California. Four brothers preceded him in death, William and Scott in
childhood ages, James Logan Ballard and Andrew Ballard in manhood estates. Tis only
three weeks since the last rites were given the remains of the brother Andrew Ballard
from the same home. Joseph Ballard attended schools in French Lick, but at an early age
entered a business career. A born leader of men, he has been the type of man whose
opinions have had great weight in the many matters in which he has been interested, and
his influence sought for many causes. His zeal and ambition for his various enterprises
were remarked upon by his friends and associates in business life. On November 2, 1914
he was united in marriage to Miss Olive Ellis, whose devotion to him and their children
has been an inspiration to those that knew them best. A child, Joseph Leslie Jr. came
June 24, 1916 to brighten their home for a few short months, but God's call came to him
December 16th, 1917. A daughter, Betty Lou, blessed them September 27, 1918 and the
happiest moments of the life that passed, have been spent in the efforts to make his
child happy, and the memories of the devoted wife and daughter will ever hold the
kindness and love given them by their dear one whose voice is now stilled."
203 i. Joseph Leslie Ballard, born on June 24, 1916.
204 ii. Betty Lou Ballard, born on September 27, 1918.
107. William Clarence Ellis was born on January 13, 1891 in Indiana. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, IL. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Lynn Lane Township, Tulsa County, OK. He died in May 1963.
108. Ermer Roy Ellis was born on July 11, 1894 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, IL. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Lynn Lane
Township, Tulsa County, OK. He died in April 1980 in Oklahoma.
109. Herbert L. Hartsell was born about 1904 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Kansas City,
Jackson County, MO. It lists Herbert (16) boarding with Cleveland Moulton. His
occupation was paper boy. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson
County, MO. It lists Herbert (24) living with his mother. His occupation was
salesman at a motor company. He died Unknown.
110. Thelma L. Grigsby was born about 1903 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Washington D.C. She died Unknown.
111. Mary E. Grigsby was born about 1907 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Washington D.C. She died Unknown.
112. Charles Warren Lane was born on February 27, 1917 in Orange County, IN (book H-16,
page 7). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN.
He died Unknown.
FIFTH GENERATION
113. Mildred R. Tucker was born about 1907 in Pike County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Washington Township, Pike County, IN. She died Unknown.
114. Claud Lane was born about 1904 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
115. Mabel Lane was born about 1905 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
116. Nellie Lane was born in 1910 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
117. Goldie Opal Lane was born about 1913 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Sterling Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
118. Eldo Lane was born on March 17, 1917 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Sterling Township, Crawford County, IN. He died in October 1968.
119. Norma Lane was born about 1922 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Sterling Township, Crawford County, IN.
120. Roscoe Lane was born on May 25, 1903 in Crawford County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. It lists Roscoe (26),
Eden (27), Edward (7), Laverne (5) and Charles (3).
He died in December 1964 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery,
Crawford County, IN.
Roscoe Lane and Mollie Eden King were married on March 28, 1922 in Crawford County,
IN. Mollie Eden King (daughter of Wesley Julian King and Christenia Atkins) was born
on June 18, 1902 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died on September 7, 1979 in Crawford
County, IN. She was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.
121. Pearl Mae Lane was born on March 17, 1907 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died on July 15, 2000. Pearl Mae Lane and
Mansfield M. Dixon were married on April 12, 1930. Mansfield M. Dixon (son of Marshall
Monroe Dixon and Francis R. Hess) was born on December 2, 1886. He died on March 3,
1967 in Dubois County, IN.
122. Mandy Lane was born about 1909 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown. It may have been
before 1920 since she doesn't appear with the family in the 1920 census.
123. Robert L. Lane was born in 1910 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He enlisted in the military on December 23,
1942. His enlistment record reported that he had a grammar school education, was
married, worked as a chauffer, was 5' 8" tall and weighed 127 lbs. He died Unknown.
124. Homer Lane was born about 1914 in Crawford County, IN. The 1920 census lists him as
Homer, the 1930 census lists him as Omer, it is unclear which is correct. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
125. Bertha Lane was born about 1916 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
126. Everett H. Lane was born about 1918 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
127. Dorothy M. Lane was born about 1922 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
128. Reta N. Lane was born about 1926 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
129. Wyona Lane was born about 1908 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
130. Mary Lane was born about 1909 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She died Unknown.
131. Oscar Lane was born about 1911 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died Unknown.
132. Howard Lane was born on February 5, 1914 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on January 2, 2002 in Crawford
County, IL.
133. Jerome Lane was born on November 20, 1916 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on December 6, 1997 in McLean
County, IL.
134. William Richardson "Willie" Lane was born on October 28, 1918 in Crawford County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on August 13,
1930 in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery, Wickliffe, Crawford
County, IN.
135. Clyde S. Lane was born on September 20, 1920 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He diec on October 20,
2008 in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. He was buried in Taswell Cemetery, Taswell,
Crawford County, IN.
136. Wheeler Lane was born on January 13, 1924 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on November 9, 2004
in Crawford County, IN. He was buried in Taswell Cemetery, Taswell, Crawford County,
IN.
137. Dallas L. Lane was born about 1928 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
138. Elmer T. Lane was born on November 20, 1916 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on August 4, 1997 in Indiana.
The SSDI reported his last residence as Brownsburg, Hendricks County, IN.
139. Ernest William Lane was born on July 28, 1918 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on August 9, 2006 in Lawrence
County, IN.
140. Earl Lane was born on January 31, 1920 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March
6, 1942. His enlistment record reported that he had a grammar school education, was
single, worked as an attendant in a hospital, was 5' 7" tall and weighed 141 lbs. He
died on August 25, 2005 in Indiana.
141. Vincin Paul Lane was born on January 1, 1923 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He enlisted on January 18,
1943. His enlistment record reported that he had a grammar school education, was single,
worked as a lumber man, was 5' 6" tall and weighed 159 lbs. He died on May 15, 2004.
He was buried at Paoli Community Cemetery in Paoli, Orange County, IN.
142. Elise M. Lane was born about 1927 in Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN.
143. Alberta F. Lane was born about 1922 in Crawford County, IN.
144. Floy E. Lane was born about 1921 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Center Township, Marion County, IN.
145. Virginia M. Lane was born about 1922 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1930
in Center Township, Marion County, IN.
146. Mildred L. Lane was born about 1924 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1930
in Center Township, Marion County, IN.
147. Marcus O. Lane was born on May 15, 1915 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN. He died on January 2002 in Indiana. The SSDI reports
his last residence as Newburgh, Warrick County, IN.
148. Olive M. Lane was born on May 15, 1915 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Patoka Township, Crawford County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Patoka
Township, Crawford County, IN.
149. Pherba Doretha Ellis was born on December 20, 1912 in Cuzco, Dubois County, IN. There
is also an entry in the WPA birth index for Orange County (book H-7, page 12). She
died on October 9, 1986 in Brazil, Clay County, IN. Pherba Doretha Ellis and Edward
John Buecher were married Unknown. Edward John Buecher was born Unknown. He died
Unknown.
150. Chester Allen Smith was born on March 1, 1924 in Crawford County, IN. He died on
February 11, 1989 in Orange County, IN.
151. Clarence Alvin Smith was stillborn on February 3, 1936.
152. Betty JoAnn Byrns was born on February 6, 1926 in Knox County, IN. She died on
February 8, 1998 in New Albany, Floyd County, IN. She was buried in Madison,
Jefferson County, IN. Betty JoAnn Byrns and Edward Eugene Senn were married on June
17, 1944 in Temple, Bell County, TX. Edward Eugene Senn was born on November 29,
1923 in Perry County, IN. He died on December 24, 1980 in Hanover, Jefferson
County, IN. He was buried in Madison, Jefferson County, IN.
153. Doris Una Byrns was born on July 20, 1927 in Wabash County, IL. She died on
January 11, 1964. Doris Una Byrns and Lee Roy "Bunk" Campbell were married Unknown.
Lee Roy "Bunk" Campbell was born in 1917. He died in 1971.
154. Living Byrns was born on February 21, 1931.
155. Living Byrns was born on November 5, 1942.
156. Roxie L. Dailey was born on July 20, 1912 in Orange County, IN, according to the
marriage index. The SSDI reported the year as 1913. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died on December 8, 2002 in Orange
County, IN. Roxie L. Dailey and Noble H. Minton were married on August 7, 1928 in
Orange County, IN (book 24, page 191). Noble H. Minton was born on July 22, 1909
in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Noble (20), Roxie (16) and Helen (7/12) living next door to her parents.
He died in January 1964.
157. Banks H. Dailey was born on March 12, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 66).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died on
June 24, 1994 in Orange County, IN.
158. Leona E. Dailey was born on May 23, 1918 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page 33).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
159. Brice M. Dailey was born on October 13, 1921 in Orange County, IN (book H-7, page 101).
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
160. Lucille Dailey was born about 1924 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
161. Robert Earl Dailey was born on April 10, 1927 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page
98). He died in 1929 in Orange County, IN (book BK-6, page 5). He was buried in
Newberry Friends Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
162. Winona Jean Dailey was born on December 18, 1929 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2,
page 58). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
163. Julius Dailey was born on September 27, 1932 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 87).
164. Pauline Lane was born on June 21, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page 83).
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
165. Betty Jean Lane was born on May 2, 1928 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 15,
which lists her as Lela Jean). She died on June 7, 1928 in Orange County, IN.
She was buried in Old Union Cemetery, Orange County, IN, next to her parents.
166. Wanda Francis Lane was born on April 2, 1931 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 63).
167. Kenneth Lane was born on October 18, 1933 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 2).
168. Marjorie A. Lane was born on March 22, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page 67).
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
169. Harold Lane was born about 1925 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
170. Kenneth Dale Lane was born on March 4, 1927 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page 96).
He died in 1929 in Orange County, IN (book BK-2, page 9). He was buried in Community
Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
171. Betty Lou Lane was born on May 4, 1930 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2, page 60).
She died in November 1930 in Orange County, IN (book BK-2, page 17). She was buried
in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
172. Harriett J. Jones was born on July 15, 1934 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2, page 73).
Harriett J. Jones and Austin Foster were married Unknown. Austin Foster was born
Unknown.
173. Rachel Ann Jones was born on August 9, 1936 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2, page 80).
Rachel Ann Jones and James Bowen were married Unknown. James Bowen was born Unknown.
174. Living Jones was born on March 28, 1947 in Orange County, IN.
175. Louise Merry was born about 1908 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Marion
Township, Lawrence County, IN. She died Unknown.
176. Arthur Merry was born on April 30, 1910 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Marion County, IN. He died on December 29, 1980 in Arizona.
177. Jesse Merry was born about 1916 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Marion
Township, Lawrence County, IN. He died Unknown.
178. Living Merry was born about 1923 in Indiana.
179. Living Merry was born about 1928 in Indiana.
180. Mary E. Hickman was born about 1917 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She died Unknown.
181. Helen Margaret Hickman was born on December 26, 1918 in Indiana. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She died Unknown.
182. Virginia May Hickman was born on May 15, 1924 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. She died on August 3, 1931.
183. Robert Eugene Hickman was born on August 13, 1927 in Indiana. He died on April 4,
1928 in Indiana.
184. Norman Brim was born on December 3, 1921 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. It lists him as Norma. He died on
March 4, 1988.
185. John Vernon Brim was born on November 20, 1923 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN. He died on January 15, 1972.
186. Walter Robert Brim was born on February 18, 1927. He died on July 23, 1927.
187. James Isaac Brim was born on April 3, 1928. He died on April 15, 1928.
188. Living Brim was born on June 20, 1929 in Indiana.
189. Living Brim was born on August 8, 1931.
190. Living Brim Jr. was born on September 14, 1933.
191. Living Brim was born on April 15, 1936.
192. Living Brim was born on June 5, 1938.
193. Living Brim was born on September 19, 1942.
194. Dorothy Jean Jones was born on January 14, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2,
page 44). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
195. Frederick L. Jones was born on November 25, 1929 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2,
page 58). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
He died Unknown. Ralph Jones's obituary reports that he had previously passed away.
196. Kathleen Jane Lane was born on October 4, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page
34). She appeared in the census in 1930 in District 6, Beloit, Rock County, WI. She
died Unknown. One researcher reported that she may have died in Long Beach, CA, circa
1980.
197. Banks Glenn Lane was born on July 19, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page 84).
He appeared in the census in 1930 in District 6, Beloit, Rock County, WI. He died on
December 6, 1998.
198. Nealdia Lea Lane was born on June 16, 1930. She died on March 19, 1973 in Malheur
County, OR.
199. Living Walls was born about 1928 in Orange County, IN.
200. Living Walls was born about 1929 in Orange County, IN.
201. Virginia Ellen Walls was born on June 4, 1931 in Orange County, IN (book PB-2, page 64).
202. Ruth Anne Fisher was born on December 17, 1938 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 106).
203. Joseph Leslie Ballard was born on June 24, 1916 in Orange County, IN. He died on
December 16, 1917 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery,
Orange County, IN.
204. Betty Lou Ballard was born on September 27, 1918 in Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
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Like many of her siblings, the evidence connecting Nancy to the family is circumstantial,
but in my opinion, it is convincing. There appears to have been only one Lane family in
Orange County through the 1840 census, so it is likely that Nancy belongs to this family.
She has the same given name as the woman thought to be her mother. She was born in North
Carolina. She and Abigail Lane married Wolfington brothers at a time when it was common
for siblings to marry siblings of another family. She lived in the area of the county
where the other Lanes first appear to have lived when they came to Orange County.
FIRST GENERATION
1. Nancy Lane was born on August 4, 1806 in North Carolina, based on her grave stone,
which lists her as 59y/5m. The membership list for the Stampers Creek Primitive
Baptist Church listed her birth date as 1807.
She appeared in the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1850 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Nancy (55), Simpson (30) and Mahala (26).
She signed a will on December 30, 1865 in Orange County, IN. It was entered into
probate on January 19, 1866. Heir was son Simpson Wolfington. An executor was not
named.
She died on January 4, 1866 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Beech Grove
Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Nancy Lane and Emsley Wolfington were married on June 3, 1824 in Orange County, IN
(Indiana Marriages Thru 1850). Sisters Nancy and Abigail Lane married brothers Emsley
and John Wolfington. Emsley's brother William married Galpha Giles, a sister of
Rebecca who married Jonathan Lane. Orange County Heritage reported that they were
married by Jonathan Lomax, J.P. Emsley Wolfington (son of John Wolfington and Jemima
[Unknown]) was born on May 26, 1803 in Guilford County, NC. He appeared in the census
in 1830 in Orange County, IN. It lists 1 male 0-5 [Simpson], 1 male 20-30 [Emsley],
1 female 0-5 [Mahala] and 1 female 20-30 [Nancy]. He appeared in the census in 1840
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists 2 males 0-5 [George and Alonzo], 1
male 10-15 [Martin], 1 male 15-20 [Simpson], 1 male 30-40 [Emsley], 1 female 5-10
[Jemima], 1 female 10-15 [Mahala] and 1 female 30-40 [Jane]. He appeared in the
census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Emsley (46), Nancy (44),
Simpson (25), Mahala (22), Martin (19), Jemima (16), George (14), Alonzo (12), Mary (9)
and Nancy (3). He died on August 6, 1855 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Beech
Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Nancy Lane and Emsley Wolfington had the following
children:
2 i. Simpson Wolfington, born on May 12, 1825.
3 ii. Mahala Wolfington, born on September 26, 1827.
4 iii. Martin L. Wolfington, born on June 6, 1830.
5 iv. Jemima Wolfington, born about 1834.
6 v. George Wolfington, born about 1836.
7 vi. William Alonzo Wolfington, born about 1838.
8 vii. Mary Ann Wolfington, born in 1841.
9 viii. Nancy Ann Wolfington, born on April 22, 1847.
SECOND GENERATION
2. Simpson Wolfington was born on May 12, 1825 in Orange County, IN, based on his grave
stone, which lists him as 47y/6d. He appeared in the census in 1830 in Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Simpson (30) living
with his mother. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Simpson (45) and sisters Mahala (43), Mary (26) and Nancy (22). He
signed a will on May 12, 1872 in Orange County, IN. It was entered into probate on
June 3, 1872. Heirs were sister Mahala Wolfington; sisters and heirs of his deceased
sister. Executor was Sammy T. Lindley. He died on May 18, 1872 in Orange County, IN.
He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
3. Mahala Wolfington was born on September 26, 1827 in Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1840 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Mahala (26) living with her mother. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mahala (43) living with
brother Simpson. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Mahala (52), living alone. She died in January 1881 in Orange County,
IN. She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
4. Martin L. Wolfington was born on June 6, 1830 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin (24) and Asenath (24)
living next door to his mother. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Martin (40), Lavinia (27) and Homer (3). He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin (48), Mary
(24), Mary (14), Homer (13), William (10), Lucy (4), Josie (2) and George (2).
He died on March 6, 1896 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery,
Orange County, IN.
Martin L. Wolfington and Asenath Hill were married on April 26, 1853 in Orange County,
IN (book C-3, page 477). Asenath Hill was born on October 18, 1827, based on her grave
stone, which lists her as 36y/6m/24d. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. She died on May 11, 1864 in Orange County, IN. She was
buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Martin L. Wolfington and Lavinia Jones were married on April 13, 1867 in Orange County,
IN (book C-5, page 355). Lavinia Jones was born about 1843 in Indiana. She appeared
in the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died before 1874,
based on the fact that Martin remarried that year. Martin L. Wolfington and Lavinia
Jones had the following children:
10 i. Homer D. Wolfington, born in February 1869.
11 ii. William E. Wolfington, born in October 1870.
Martin L. Wolfington and Mary A. "Mollie" Sparks were married on October 16, 1874 in
Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 299). Mary A. "Mollie" Sparks (daughter of Calvin
Sparks and Eleanor "Ellen" Morris) was born in March 1855 in Indiana. She appeared
in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (45), George (22), Martin
(16) and Laban (6). She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (53) and Laban (17). She appeared in the census
in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (64) and Laban
(26). She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Mary (74) and Laban (37). She died in August 1935 in Martinsville, Morgan
County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (August 15, 1935) reported "Mrs. Mollie
Wolfington, 79, passed away Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Asbury Hickman
at Martinsville, Ind. Mrs. Wolfington was a resident here until a year ago when she
went to live with her daughter. Funeral services were conducted at Beech Grove near
Paoli Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Sam Lankford, assisted by Rev. Isaac Morris. Interment
was made in the family lot in the nearby cemetery. She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Asbury Hickman of Martinsville, Ind.; three sons, Martin and Laban Wolfington of
French Lick, George Wolfington of near Paoli and one step-son, William Wolfington of
Orleans." She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Martin L.
Wolfington and Mary A. "Mollie" Sparks had the following children:
12 i. Lucy E. Wolfington, born in August 1875.
13 ii. Josie Wolfington, born about 1878.
14 iii. George S. Wolfington, born on March 2, 1878.
15 iv. Martin Harry "Martie" Wolfington, born on July 1, 1883.
16 v. Laban Wolfington, born on July 18, 1893.
5. Jemima Wolfington was born about 1834 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
6. George Wolfington was born about 1836 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George (22) and siblings William (20),
Mary (17) and Nancy (14). He died Unknown.
7. William Alonzo Wolfington was born about 1838 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (20) living with brother George.
He died Unknown.
8. Mary Ann Wolfington was born in 1841 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (17) living
with her brother George. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Mary (26) living with her brother Simpson. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died in 1910 in Orange County, IN (book BK-23, page 38). Her grave stone lists
a date of 1909. She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Mary Ann Wolfington and James H. Copeland were married on August 8, 1872 in Orange
County, IN (book C-6, page 148). James H. Copeland was born in December 1837 in
Indiana, according
17 i. Elvira "Ellie" Copeland, born in February 1873.
18 ii. Nancy "Nannie" Copeland, born in May 1876.
19 iii. William Lee Copeland, born on December 2, 1880.
20 iv. Julia Copeland, born on March 14, 1883.
9. Nancy Ann Wolfington was born on April 22, 1847 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Nancy (14) living with brother
George. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Nancy(22) living with brother Simpson. She died on August 19, 1874 in Orange
County, IN. She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
THIRD GENERATION
10. Homer D. Wolfington was born in February 1869 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Homer (31) living with brother William.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Homer (39) living with brother William. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Homer (51) living with his brother Martin. He
appears to also be listed in Paoli Township as a hired hand in the William and Cora
Hazelwood Copeland household. He died Unknown.
11. William E. Wolfington was born in October 1870 in Orange County, IN. He was a lumber
inspector.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (29), Minnie
(27), Neva (3), and William's brother Homer Wolfington (31). He appeared in the census
in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (39), Minnie (36), Neva
(13), Majel (10) and William's brother Homer (39). He appeared in the census in 1920
in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (49), Minnie (47), Neva (23),
Majel (18), William's brother Homer Wolfington (51) and Minnie's mother Minerva Holiday
(78). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists William (59), Minnie (56) and Magel (29).
He died Unknown.
William E. Wolfington and Minnie B. Holiday were married on May 19, 1892 in Orange
County, IN (book C-8, page 432). Minnie B. Holiday (daughter of John W. Holiday and
Minerva C. Harmon) was born in January 1873 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Orleans Township, Orange
County, IN. She died Unknown. William E. Wolfington and Minnie B. Holiday had the
following children:
21 i. Blanche Wolfington, born on September 6, 1892.
22 ii. Neva G. Wolfington, born on June 25, 1896.
23 iii. Majel G. Wolfington, born on April 7, 1901.
12. Lucy E. Wolfington was born in August 1875 in Orange County, IN. The 1900 census
lists her birth year as 1874, but her parents were married in October 1874.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Washington Township, Morgan County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930
in Washington Township, Morgan County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Lucy E. Wolfington and Sanford Asbury Hickman were married on February 12, 1893 in
Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 475). Sanford Asbury Hickman (son of Josiah Hickman
and Deborah Hammond) was born in September 1870 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Asbury (29), Lucy (25), Xenia (6) and
Harry (3). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Washington Township, Morgan County,
IN. It lists Sanford (49), Lucy (43), Harry (22), Mona (19) and Hector (11). His
occupation was house contractor. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Washington
Township, Morgan County, IN. It lists S.A. (59), Lucy (54) and Hector (21). His
occupation was lumber mill. He died Unknown. Lucy E. Wolfington and Sanford Asbury
Hickman had the following children:
24 i. Xenia G. Hickman, born on September 3, 1893.
25 ii. Harry M. Hickman, born in October 1896.
26 iii. Mona Hickman, born about 1901.
27 iv. Hector Hickman, born about 1909.
13. Josie Wolfington was born about 1878 in Orange County, IN. Josie and George may have
been twins. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
14. George S. Wolfington was born on March 2, 1878 in Orange County, IN. George and Josie
may have been twins. His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12,
1918) describes him as medium height, medium build, gray eyes and dark hair. His
occupation was teamster for R.V. Claxton. His residence was French Lick, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George (41) and Gertie
(35) living next door to his mother. His occupation was retail store clerk. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
George (49) and Gertrude (40). He died Unknown. George S. Wolfington and Gertrude M.
Abel were married on February 18, 1908 in Orange County, IN (book C-12, page 168).
Gertrude M. Abel (daughter of George W. Abel and Lucinda McCracken) was born on June
14, 1883 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 56). She appeared in the census in
1900 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
15. Martin Harry "Martie" Wolfington was born on July 1, 1883 in Orange County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, slender build, blue eyes and black hair. His occupation was poultry
man for Ed Ballard. His residence was French Lick, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin
(25), Mayme (22), Mattie (2) and John (5/12). His occupation was grocery clerk. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Martin (36), Mayme (32), Mattie (11) and John (10) living next door to Mayme's parents.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Martin (46), Mayme (42) and Mattie (22). His occupation was steward at clubhouse.
He died on March 20, 1973 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery,
Orange County, IN.
Martin Harry "Martie" Wolfington and Mayme Robbins were married on July 11, 1907 in
Orange County, IN (book C-12, page 42). Mayme Robbins (daughter of John Calvin Robbins
and Chloe Frances Jackson) was born on September 6, 1887 in Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
on February 3, 1973 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery,
Orange County, IN. Martin Harry "Martie" Wolfington and Mayme Robbins had the
following children:
28 i. Mattie Wolfington, born about 1908.
29 ii. John H. Wolfington, born about 1909.
16. Laban Wolfington was born on July 18, 1893 in Orange County, IN. His World War I
draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as tall height, medium
build, blue eyes and dark hair. His occupation was bottler of mineral water. His
residence was French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Laban (17) living with his mother. His occupation was pool
room manager. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Laban (26) living with his mother. His occupation was laborer
at the bottling works. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Laban (37) living with his mother. His occupation was
laborer at the bottling works. He died Unknown.
17. Elvira "Ellie" Copeland was born in February 1873 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Elvira "Ellie" Copeland and William Sherman Beatty were married on October 18, 1894 in
Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 575). William Sherman Beatty (son of Joseph Beatty
and Malinda E. "Ella" Flick) was born on May 21, 1870 in Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Sherman (30), Elvira (27), Billie (4),
Jennie (2) and Edward (1). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists William (39), Elvira (37), William (14), Jennie (12), Edward (11),
Jamie (7) and Alonzo (4). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Sherman (48), Ella (45), Edward (21), Joseph (17), Alonzo (14) and
Annie (9). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Sherman 58), Ella (46) and Anne (17) living next door to her brother William and
sister Nannie. He died on May 21, 1954 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Beech
Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Elvira "Ellie" Copeland and William Sherman Beatty
had the following children:
30 i. William Anderson Beatty, born on July 31, 1895.
31 ii. Jennie M. Beatty, born in July 1897.
32 iii. Edward Lee Beatty, born on January 19, 1899.
33 iv. Jamie Beatty, born about 1903.
34 v. Alonzo F. Beatty, born on November 13, 1905.
35 vi. Anne M. Beatty, born about 1913.
18. Nancy "Nannie" Copeland was born in May 1876 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Nancy "Nannie" Copeland and Samuel E. Farlow were married on March 14, 1895 in Orange
County, IN (book C-9, page 18). Second cousins Nancy Copeland and Ora Hill married
36 i. Nathan M. Farlow, born on November 17, 1896.
19. William Lee Copeland was born on December 2, 1880 in Indiana, according to his draft
registration card. The 1900 census reported the year as 1879, but this disagrees
with the other censuses and he was not in the 1880 census.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
madium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer.
His residence was RR 3, Paoli, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (20)
living with sister Nannie. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists William (39), Cora (31), James (7) and Raymond (4). He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (49),
Cora (42), James (16) and Raymond (16) living next door to William's sisters Elvira
and Nannie.
He died Unknown.
William Lee Copeland and Cora E. Hazelwood were married on February 24, 1912 in Orange
County, IN (book H-4, page 24). Cora E. Hazelwood (daughter of John M. Hazelwood and
Martha Ann Moulder) was born on February 24, 1888 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page
248). She appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. William Lee Copeland
and Cora E. Hazelwood had the following children:
37 i. James H. Copeland, born on June 9, 1912.
38 ii. Raymond Copeland, born on October 27, 1915.
20. Julia Copeland was born on March 14, 1883 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 50).
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on October 8, 1949. She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
Julia Copeland and Isom Gromer were married on January 25, 1903 in Orange County, IN
(book C-10, page 91). Isom Gromer (son of Henry Thomas Gromer and Rhoda Fox) was born
in April 1878 in Indiana, according to his draft registration card. The 1900 census
reported April 1878, the cemetery transcription reported the year as 1880, and other
censuses and his marriage record suggest the year as 1878. His World War I draft reg
istration card (dated September 6, 1918) describes him as tall height, medium build,
blue eyes and dark brown hair. His occupation was engineer for Dupont Eng. Co. His
residence was French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Northwest Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County,
IN, as a servant in the Elex McCracken household. The surname is spelled Groomer. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Isom (32) and Julia (28). His occupation was farmer. He appeared in the census in
1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isom (39), Julia (38) and
Mary (16). His occupation was house carpenter. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isom (50), Julia (47), daughter Mary
Gardner (26) and grandson John (4). His occupation was house carpenter. He died on
March 29, 1955. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Julia
Copeland and Isom Gromer had the following children:
39 i. Mary E. Gromer, born on November 12, 1903.
FOURTH GENERATION
21. Blanche Wolfington was born on September 6, 1892 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page
24, which lists the gender as male). She died on June 16, 1896 in Orange County, IN.
She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN.
22. Neva G. Wolfington was born on June 25, 1896 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Neva G. Wolfington and Roy W.
Heise were married on January 1, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book 23, page 41). Roy W.
Heise was born on December 12, 1897. He died Unknown.
23. Majel G. Wolfington was born on April 7, 1901 in Orange County, IN (book H-5, page 2).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Majel G.
Wolfington and Arthur R. Knox were married on August 1, 1931 in Orange County, IN (book
26, page 84). Arthur R. Knox was born on November 27, 1885. He died Unknown.
24. Xenia G. Hickman was born on September 3, 1893 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 30).
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died
Unknown.
25. Harry M. Hickman was born in October 1896 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Washington Township, Morgan County, IN. It lists Harry (22) living with his parents.
His occupation was laborer at the brick works. He died Unknown.
26. Mona Hickman was born about 1901 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Washington Township, Morgan County, IN. She died Unknown.
27. Hector Hickman was born about 1909 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Washington Township, Morgan County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Washington Township, Morgan County, IN. He is listed as a daughter. He died Unknown.
28. Mattie Wolfington was born about 1908 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
29. John H. Wolfington was born about 1909 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
30. William Anderson Beatty was born on July 31, 1895 in Orange County, IN. His World War
I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium height, medium
build, black eyes and black hair. His occupation was farm laborer for Sherman Beaty.
His residence was RR 3, Paoli. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County,
IN. He died on October 25, 1918 in Limoges, France, during World War I.
31. Jennie M. Beatty was born in July 1897 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
32. Edward Lee Beatty was born on January 19, 1899 in Orange County, IN. His World War I
draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as short height,
slender build, brown eyes and dark hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was
Paoli. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
33. Jamie Beatty was born about 1903 in Orange County, IN. The 1910 census lists Jamie
(female, age 7) and the 1920 census lists Joseph (male, age 17). These are almost
certainly the same person, but it is uncertain which entry is correct. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
34. Alonzo F. Beatty was born on November 13, 1905 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page
30). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died
Unknown.
35. Anne M. Beatty was born about 1913 in Orange County, IN, according to the 1910
census. The 1920 census places the year around 1911. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
36. Nathan M. Farlow was born on November 17, 1896 in Orange County, IN. His World War I
draft registration card (dated June 5, 1918) describes him as medium height, medium
build, blue eyes and brown hair. He was employed by his father, Samuel Farlow. His
residence was RR 3, Paoli, IN. . He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
37. James H. Copeland was born on June 9, 1912 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 1).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
38. Raymond Copeland was born on October 27, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 82).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
39. Mary E. Gromer was born on November 12, 1903 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 20).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
Unknown.
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This is my family line. As such, it is probably the best documented section of this book.
FIRST GENERATION
1. Jonathan Lane was born on July 16, 1808 in North Carolina. He was a farmer.
History of Idaho, 1920, contains a biography of Silas and Dovey Lane Luttrell. It
states that Dovey's father Jonathan Lane came to Indiana as a child, with his parents.
Jonathan and some of his siblings start appearing in Indiana records as early as 1832.
He purchased NE 1/4 Sec. 30, 1N 1W on December 6, 1832 in Orange County, IN, from the
U.S. Government. He purchased NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 32 1N 1W on September 24, 1833 in
Orange County, IN, from the U.S. Government. He had other land transactions, but it
is presumed that one of these two parcels constituted his "home place".
Jonathan and his son Martin served as sureters for Daniel Lane's bond when he served
as guardian for Harmon Lane's minor children after his death. See the death notes
for Harmon Lane.
He appeared in the census in 1840 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
1 male 0-5 [Martin], 1 male 20-30 [Jonathan], 1 male 40-50 [?], 2 females 0-5 [Eliza
and Mary] and 1 female 20-30 [Rebecca]. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jonathan (37), Rebecca (36), Liza (15), Mary
(14), Martin (13), Lucy (11), Nancy (9), Jordan (7), David (5) and William (3). Based
on the age, the David listed here must have been Dovey. He appeared in the census in
1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jonathan (52), Rebecca (47),
Martin (22), Dovey (14), William (11), Jordan (7), Thomas (5) and Franklin (5). James
(7) is listed with next-door neighbors David and Elizabeth Livengood. He appeared in
the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jonathan (52),
Rebecca (44), Martin (21), Jordan (17), Dovey (14), William (12), Sherrod (9), Thomas
(6) and Franklin (6), living next door to Mordica Lane. They apparently moved from
French Lick Township to Jackson Township in August. Because the French Lick census
was taken July 28 and the Jackson census was taken Sept. 1, they appeared in both.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Jonathan (63), Rebecca (57), Sherrod (19), Thomas (16), Franklin (16) and Nancy
Burtt (8). Neighbors include John and Abigail Lane Wolfington (sister), William
and Nancy Lane Hobson (daughter), Jordan Lane (son), and Silas and Dovey Lane Luttrel
l (daughter). He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Jonathan (71), Rebecca (66) and grandson William (15), living next door
to John and Abigail Lane Wolfington.
He died on October 31, 1883 in Orange County, IN. The Paoli Republican (Nov 7, 1883)
reported "Old Jonathan Lane met with painful death last week. He and his wife were in
the wagon returning home. The double-trees got of his fix. He got out of the wagon to
adjust them when one of the horses kicked him so terribly that he died in a few hours
afterwards." He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Towhship, Orange
County, IN. His grave stone says "A loving husband, a father dear, a faithful friend,
lies buried here".
Jonathan Lane and Rebecca Giles were married on February 1, 1832 in Orange County, IN
(book C-2, page 41, which lists the date as February 2). Thomas Combs' notes report
that Jonathan and Rebecca had 13 children, but only 11 have been identified. Rebecca
Giles (daughter of Thomas Giles and Lucinia "Lucy" Hazelwood) was born on January 29,
1813 in Crab Orchard, Lincoln County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1840 in Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She also
appeared in French Lick township, see the census listings for Jonathan Lane for an
explanation. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
purchased S 1/2 SE Sec 23, and SW NE Sec 26, 1N 2W on September 16, 1870 in Orange
County, IN. She bought 40 acres from her son Thomas Lane for $400 (Book 33, P. 300).
She sold pt. SE 1/3 Sec 23, 1N 2W on June 14, 1884 in Orange County, IN. She sold 20
acres to Thomas and Rachel Lane for $90 (Book 36, p. 56). This was shortly after her
husband Jonathan died and about the time she moved to Kansas. She died on August 1,
1887 in Norwood, Franklin County, KS. John and Lucy Lane Leonard lived in Norwood, a
small community north of Ottawa, Franklin County, KS, at the time of Rebecca's death
(the only one of her children living in this county at the time), and Rebecca's probate
records are filed in Franklin County, so Rebecca surely was living with them. John
Leonard was appointed administrator of the estate. In the estate papers her heirs
are listed as E. J. Leonard, M. V. Lane, Nancy Hobson, J. S. Lane, all of Quenemo,
Osage County, KS; Lucy Leonard of Norwood, KS; Mrs. D. Luttrell of Spokane Falls,
Wash.; Mary Marlette and Thomas Lane, Newton Stuart, IN; and Will Lane, Clinton M(?).
Jordan and Franklin Lane had died by this time. Her estate was $150. The affidavit
was filed Sep 23 1887, Case No. 3203. John Leonard's name is misspelled Lenard in
places but his signature is always Leonard. She was buried in Prairie City Cemetery,
Douglas County, KS. The Prairie City cemetery is on the southwest edge of Baldwin
City, Douglas County, KS. Rebecca is buried next to Bailey Leonard, John Leonard's
father and Lucy Lane Leonard's father-in-law, apparently in an unused burial plot.
Jonathan Lane and Rebecca Giles had the following children:
2 i. Eliza Jane Lane, born in March 1833.
3 ii. Mary Ann Lane, born on February 1, 1836.
4 iii. Martin Van Buren Lane, born on February 2, 1837.
5 iv. Lucy Lane, born on February 16, 1839.
6 v. Nancy Lane, born on December 30, 1841.
7 vi. Jordan Lane, born in 1843.
8 vii. Dovey Lane, born on March 1, 1846.
9 viii. William F. Lane, born about 1847.
10 ix. James Sherrod Lane, born in May 1851.
11 x. Thomas Lane, born on May 10, 1854.
12 xi. Franklin Lane, born on May 10, 1854.
SECOND GENERATION
2. Eliza Jane Lane was born in March 1833 in Orange County, IN, according to the 1900
census. Given that Mary Ann Lane was born February 1, 1835, this date is more
reasonable than the 1835 date in family records.
She appeared in the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Ottawa Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Ottawa Township, Franklin County, KS (see the census notes for Calvin
Leonard). She appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County,
KS.
She died on March 24, 1912 in Homewood Township, Franklin County, KS. In the 1910
census Eliza and Albert were living in Homewood Township, Franklin County, KS.
They probably were still living there when she died. She was buried in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Osage County, KS. She shares a head stone with Calvin Leonard, her first
husband. Her second husband Albert Alward appears to be buried with his first wife.
Eliza Jane Lane and Calvin Leonard were married on December 15, 1853 in Orange County,
IN (book C-3, page 514). Calvin's first wife was Lucy Giles, sister of Eliza's mother
Rebecca Giles Lane, making him Eliza's uncle. Family told Gary Lane that Calvin and
Eliza had no children of their own but raised several other children. Calvin Leonard
(son of James Leonard and Sarah Wolfington) was born on August 2, 1813 in North
Carolina. He purchased NE NW Sec. 31, 1N 1W on December 26, 1840 in Orange County,
IN from his future father-in-law, Jonathan Lane. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Ottawa Township, Franklin County, KS. It lists Calvin (47), Eliza (28), William
(19) and J.A. (17). He appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin Township, Franklin
County, KS. It lists Calvin (56), Eliza (37), Calvin (21), Annie Morris (18) and
Henry Massey (10) living 3 houses from John and Lucy Lane Leonard. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in Ottawa Township, Franklin County, KS. It lists Calvin (55),
Jane (45), Annie Leonard (13), Lee Wood (21) and Henry Massey (10). They appear to
have moved from Franklin Township to Ottawa Township in July, since they appear in
both censuses. The Franklin census was taken July 6 and the Ottawa census was taken
July 20. Gary Lane reported that they brought "Cousin Ann" with them from IN to KS
and raised her. Other household members are different between the two censuses, it
is uncertain which information is correct. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Junction Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Calvin (66) Eliza (48), William Bennett
(13) from Illinois, Eugene Payne (21) from Indiana, and William Baker (52) from Iowa.
Franklin County deed records show Calvin is grantor on September 22, 1859, of Lots N2,
Sec. 33 T15S R20, Book A, P. 244; and grantee on June 7, 1858, Lots 3 and 4, Sec. 33,
T15, R20, Book A, p. 444. This is about 2.5 miles east of Norwood in a rural area.
Apparently there was some effort to establish a town there. This shows Calvin was in
the area as early as 1858. The History of the State of Kansas, 1883, for Franklin
County, p. 602 states that in 1857 quite a large number had settled on West Branch and
on the East Branch of Ottawa Creek; Esquire Merchant, Calvin and John Leonard, and
John Heek. He died on December 11, 1891 in Quenemo, Osage County, KS. Calvin Leonard
Estate, Probate Court, Osage County, KS, Case no. 2033. Property SW 1/4 Sec. 28 T 16,
R 17 Junction Township. Proceeds to son William Franklin Leonard and wife Eliza Jane.
Also lots 2 and 4, Block 4, Cloud Addition, Quenemo, also NW 1/4 Sec. 28, T 16, R 17,
D. K. Lord, Executor. Will executed December 26, 1888, son used the name Frank Leonard
and lived in Lebo, KS in 1891. The Lyndon, KS Peoples Herald (Thursday, December 24,
1891) reported that his first wife was Miss Lucy Jiles (Giles), married in 1840 in
Orange County, IN. They had two sons, one killed in the Civil War by bush-whackers and
the other, Franklin Leonard, now living in Coffey County (this was his heir). Calvin
was born in North Carolina, moved to Indiana when 14 years old, moved to Kansas in 1859
(Pioneer settlement book says 1857). Married Eliza Jane Lane in 1853. Lived in
Franklin County until 1871 when he moved to Osage County northwest of Lyndon, until a
few years ago when he moved into Lyndon. However, Eliza was reported as living in
Quenemo in Rebecca Lane's estate papers. The Lyndon report is taken from the Quenemo
Republican paper, thus northwest of Lyndon was actually Quenemo. He was buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Osage County, KS.
Eliza Jane Lane and Albert Augustus Alward were married on February 6, 1893 in Quenemo,
Osage County, KS. Albert Augustus Alward was born on November 29, 1830 in Fayette
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Homewood Township, Franklin County,
KS. He died on October 5, 1912 in Quenemo, Osage County, KS. He was buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Osage County, KS.
3. Mary Ann Lane was born on February 1, 1836 in Orange County, IN. The 1900 census
lists the year as 1835.
She appeared in the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (44),
Martin (20) and his wife Emma (22), Isaac (18), Melinda (17), Rebecca (10),
Jonathan (9), Delilah Compton (22) from her first marriage and stepsons James
(28) and George (25) Marlette. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (65) living with her son Jonathan.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. It lists Mary
(74) living with her brother Martin.
She purchased S 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 2, 1S 2W on October 13, 1889 in Orange County, IN,
from Thomas Lane (book 39, page 507).
Cloe Anna Lane Beatty reported in a July 1965 letter to Gary Lane that Mary Marlette
went from Orange Co., IN to Ottawa, KS to live with Martin in his last years. Based
on her obituary, this must have been about 1908.
She died on July 18, 1912 in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. The Ottawa, KS Weekly
Herald for Thursday, July 20, 1912 reports that she died that morning, so the July
18 date may be wrong. It also reports that she died at Martin V. Lane's house at
834 Burrough St., Ottawa, KS, she was survived by three children, Delilia Brent of
Lebo, KS, Isaac Marlette of West Baden, IN, and Martin V. Marlette of Louisville,
KY, and she came to Kansas 4 years ago to make her home with her brother. She was
buried in Lincoln Cemetery, Coffey County, KS. probably because Valentine and
Delilia Brent were living there at the time of her death.
Mary Ann Lane and William Compton were married on January 13, 1853 in Orange County,
IN (book C-3, page 461). Niece and uncle Mary Ann and Thomas Lane married siblings
William and Elizabeth Compton. William Compton (son of Larkin Compton and Becky
Andrew) was born on March 19, 1830 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1840
in Southwest (later French Lick) Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on February 9,
1857 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County,
IN. Mary Ann Lane and William Compton had the following children:
13 i. Sarah Jane Compton, born about 1854.
14 ii. Delila Ann Compton, born on August 13, 1856.
Mary Ann Lane and James N. Marlette were married on November 25, 1858 in Orange County,
IN (book C-4, page 256). James N. Marlette (son of William Marlette and Nancy Miles)
was born on May 5, 1827 in Tennessee, based on his grave stone which lists him as
47y/11m/7d. He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists James (22), Margaret (25), Nancy (4) and William (2). He
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists James
(33), Mary (26), James (3), Martin (10/12), Nancy (13), William (12), George (8), and
Malinda (6) from his first marriage, and Sarah (6) and Delila Compton (4) from Mary's
first marriage. Martin was missed in the original count and was picked up in a
supplemental section. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists James (43), Mary (35), James (13), Martin (11), Isaac (9),
Eveline (6), Rebecca (1), George (17) and Malinda (15) from his first marriage, Sarah
(16) and Delila Compton (14) from Mary's first marriage, and his mother, Nancy Miles
Marlette. In the History Of Orange County section on the town of Newton Stewart,
Goodspeed records that James was a charter member of the Newton Stewart Masonic Lodge,
No. 432, which was organized on May 23, 1871. He died on April 12, 1875 in Orange
County, IN. According to The Marlette Story, his will was written on March 25, 1875
and filed on April 19, 1875. It lists children Nancy, William, George, James, Martin,
Isaac, Malina, Rebecca, and Jonathan. Items 10 and 11 were bequeaths to Sarah and
Delilia Compton. The last item was "the remainder of the estate to my beloved companion
Mary Ann Marlett to hold as long as she remains my widow, and at her death to be divided
between heirs". He was buried in Marlett Family Cemetery, Orange Co., IN. Mary Ann
Lane and James N. Marlette had the following children:
15 i. James F. Marlette, born about 1859.
16 ii. Martin Van Buren Marlette, born in October 1859.
17 iii. Isaac Michael Marlette, born in 1861.
18 iv. Melena Eveline Marlette, born on March 21, 1864.
19 v. Rebecca Vienna Marlette, born in 1869.
20 vi. Mary Ann Marlette, born in July 1871.
21 vii. Jonathan Ellis Marlette, born on September 5, 1873.
4. Martin Van Buren Lane was born on February 2, 1837 in Orange County, IN. He was
born the same year that Martin Van Buren became President of the U.S. (1837-1841).
He appeared in the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He also appeared in French Lick township,
see the census listings for Jonathan Lane for an explanation. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin (43), Martha
(34), Jordan (15), Philip (14), Wilford (11), Perry (10), Melcena (8), Ollie (6),
Lorena (4), Charles (1), his mother-in-law, Penelope Shively (71) and niece Hetty
Pickett (6) (her age is incorrect). He immigrated about 1885 to Kansas. The
earliest record of Martin in Kansas is the 1885 census. He was living in Quenemo,
age 47, single, occupation farmer. Martin is listed as an heir of his mother,
Rebecca Lane, in September 1887 and living in Quenemo at the time. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. It lists Martin (72) and
sister Mary (74). He died on May 13, 1916 in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. His
estate was settled on April 27, 1918, brother J. S. Lane executor. Heirs were J. A.
Lane, son, age 50, of 1175 Hudson St., KC, KS; Philip, 48, and Monroe, 46, of West
Baden; Melvena Livengood, 40, Perry, Ollie, Lulu, Charles and Leta, all of French
Lick. Total estate was $307 in personal property. His obituary was in the Ottawa
Herald on Tuesday, May 16, 1916. His address is given as Hamblin St. between 8th
and 9th, so he apparently moved from the Burroughs St. house where he lived for
many years (and where sister Mary Ann Lane Marlette died). It states that he had
lived in Ottawa for about 15 years, so he must have moved from Quenemo to Ottawa
about 1901. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Osage County, KS, next to his sister
Eliza and her first husband, Calvin Leonard.
Martin Van Buren Lane and Martha Shively were married on February 13, 1862 in French
Lick, Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 3). Cousins Martin and Levi Lane married
sisters Martha and Elizabeth Shively. Levi's sister (and Martin's cousin) Matilda
Lane married Benjamin Chatham, a cousin of Elizabeth and Martha Shively. They were
divorced before 1885 in Orange County, IN. According to information passed down in
the Charles Lane family, Martin V. Lane deserted Martha and the family sometime before
the turn of the century and "went West". Charles said that this caused him to leave
school in order to help his mother support the family. Mona Robinson stated in her
September 26, 1999 genealogy column Family Tree Leaves in the Bloomington Herald-Times
that Indiana was reported to be a divorce mill in the middle 1800's because of easy
divorce laws and short residency requirements. The petitioner only had to place an
ad in a newspaper where the action was filed; the spouse was not notified until after
the divorce. Martha Shively (daughter of Philip Shively and Penelope Busick) was born
on May 14, 1846 in Prospect, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1850 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha (54), Monroe (33), Oliver (27), Charley
(21) and Mary (19). She is listed as a widow, but she was actually divorced. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Martha (64) and 3 boarders, among them is Ethel Breeden (18). She appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha (73) and
3 boarders. Martha sold to Napoleon Pierce on March 2, 1888, lots 1,2,8 in New
Prospect, also undivided 2/3 of undivided 1/2 of SW SW Sec. 22, 2N 2W and E 1/2 of NW
of Sec. 27, same T and R, and W 1/2 of NE of Sec. 27, same T and R, except for 15
acres sold by Philip Shively for the site of New Prospect town and for meeting house
and graveyard. All of said land being subject to life estate of Penelope Shively,
widow of Philip, Deceased. A judgment was filed against Martha on January 17, 1891,
Book 41, p. 326-327, for $110.26 by Daniel N. Long, prosecuting attorney, for part
of S 1/2 of SW, Sec. 6, pt. SW of SE of Sec. 6 and NW NW, Sec. 7 2N 2W. Napoleon
Pierce paid $49.65 at sheriff's auction on September 14, 1889 and turned over the
land to Martha. She died on March 15, 1920 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book
FL-3, page 9). The Lane family Bible also lists this date, but Edith Lane Bledsoe's
letter reported it as May 5. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. Martin Van Buren Lane and Martha Shively had the
following children:
22 i. Jordan A. Lane, born on June 29, 1863.
23 ii. Philip Shively Lane, born on February 16, 1865.
24 iii. Wilford Monroe Lane, born on June 15, 1867.
25 iv. Perry Calvin "P.C." Lane, born on August 18, 1869.
26 v. Melcena E. "Mellie" Lane, born on November 16, 1871.
27 vi. Oliver Lane, born on June 17, 1873.
28 vii. Lurena "Lula" Lane, born on March 25, 1876.
29 viii. Charles Edward "Charley" Lane, born on September 16, 1878.
30 ix. Mary Meleticia "Leta" Lane, born on January 29, 1881.
Martin Van Buren Lane and Mary M. Johns were married on February 10, 1886 in Franklin
County, KS (book C, page 4 on October 2, 1886 and book C, page 403 on February 6,
1882). Mary is listed as a widow in the 1885 census, so the 1886 date is probably
correct. They were divorced on September 1, 1902 in Franklin County, KS. Mary M.
Johns was born about 1844. She died Unknown.
5. Lucy Lane was born on February 16, 1839 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Burlington, Coffey County, KS.
She immigrated in 1865 to Kansas. John and Lucy came to Kansas by rail to Westport
(Kansas City), then by wagon 50 miles to Franklin County. They bought the farm of
cousin Calvin Leonard's son, James, who was killed in the Civil War. They first
lived in a log cabin, then built a frame house in 1869.
She died on November 8, 1910 in Burlington, Coffey County, KS. Lucy's obituary is
preserved in a three ring binder of obituaries in the library room of the Coffey
County Historical museum. The clipping is dated November 10, 1910, but the name
of the newspaper is not recorded. It states that John and Lucy came to Kansas in
1865 and lived in Norwood until they moved to Burlington in 1901. She was buried
in Graceland Cemetery, Coffey County, KS.
Lucy Lane and John Leonard were married on January 6, 1856 in Orange County, IN
(book C-4, page 42, which lists the date as January 11, 1855). John Leonard (son
of Bailey Leonard and Lucinda [Unknown]) was born on October 28, 1833 in Orange
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1840 in Southwest (later French Lick)
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1850 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (26), Lucy (21), Celinda (4), Calvin
(2) and William (1/12). He appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin Township,
Franklin County, KS. It lists John (37), Lucy (30), Salinda (13), Calvin (12),
William (19), Mary (7), Smith (4), Eliza (2) and Lucy's brother William Lane (24).
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. It lists
John (45), Lucy (40), Lena (24), Calvin (22), William (19), Mary (17), Smith (15),
Eliza (12), Nora (7), Volney (4) and Mattie (1). He appeared in the census in 1900
in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. It lists John (66), Lucy (51) and Mattie
(21). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Burlington, Coffey County, KS. It lists
John (76) and Lucy (71). He died in September 1910 in Burlington, Coffey County, KS.
He was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Coffey County, KS. Lucy Lane and John Leonard
had the following children:
31 i. Lena May Leonard, born on May 18, 1856.
32 ii. Calvin Leonard, born in 1858.
33 iii. William Martin Leonard, born in 1860.
34 iv. Mary Leonard, born in 1862.
35 v. Smith Leonard, born in 1864.
36 vi. Eliza Leonard, born in 1867.
37 vii. Nora Leonard, born in 1873.
38 viii. Volney Bailey Leonard, born in 1876.
39 ix. Mattie Belle Leonard, born in September 1878.
6. Nancy Lane was born on December 30, 1841 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Neighbors include
John and Abigail Lane Wolfington (aunt), Jordan Lane (brother), Jonathan and Rebecca
Giles Lane (parents) and Silas and Dovey Lane Luttrell (sister). She appeared in
the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census
in 1910 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS.
She immigrated in 1863 to Kansas, according to husband William Hobson's obituary,
but she appears in the 1870 census in Indiana.
According to family stories, Nancy Hobson didn't like the way Elizabeth Walls Lane,
brother Jordan's second wife, treated her stepson, William S. Lane, born to Jordan
and Hannah Hobson. Nancy told her brother Jordan that one day she would take William,
and she did. She took him to Kansas without permission. William later returned to
Kansas as an adult.
She died on November 27, 1914 in Melvern, Osage County, KS.
Nancy Lane and William Hobson were married on January 6, 1858 in Orange County, IN
(book C-4, page 264, which lists the year as 1859). Siblings Jordan and Nancy Lane
married siblings Hannah and William Hobson. Brother Thomas Lane married their
cousin Rachel Hobson. William Hobson (son of John Hobson and Nancy Haga) was born
on September 5, 1837 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. He was a farmer. He appeared
in the census in 1840 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (22), Nancy (18)
and Felix (1). He immigrated in 1863 to Kansas. according to his obituary, but
he appears in the 1870 census in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (33), Nancy (27), Felix
(11), Walter (9) and John (5). He appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction
Township, Osage County, KS. It lists William (42), Nancy (36), Felix (19), Milton
(17), John (15) and Otto (8). He appeared in the census in 1900 in Melvern Township,
Osage County, KS. It lists William (63), Nancy (58), Otto (27) and Delbert (16).
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. It lists
William (73), Nancy (68), Otto (37) and Delbert (26). He appeared in the census in
1920 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS, living with his son Delbert. He died on
July 7, 1925 in Melvern, Osage County, KS. A line in the Melvern Review (July 9,
1925) reported that Mr. William Hobson has been very sick for the past week. The
Melvern Review (July 23, 1925) listed out-of-town attendees at his funeral. They
include some of Williams siblings and two of J. S. Lane's daughters. It goes on to
say that the Hobsons moved to Kansas in 1863 [However, they are in the 1870 Orange
County census]. He was in Lawrence, KS at the time of the August 21, 1863 Quantrell
raid that burned the town and killed many people. The reason his obituary was so
late was because the paper's linotype broke a gear and only scant news was published
the week before. Nancy Lane and William Hobson had the following children:
40 i. Felix Hobson, born on May 28, 1859.
41 ii. Walter Hobson, born about 1860.
42 iii. Milton Hobson, born on February 16, 1861.
43 iv. John L. Hobson, born on July 2, 1865.
44 v. Otto Hobson, born on August 18, 1872.
45 vi. Delbert G. Hobson, born on April 19, 1884.
7. Jordan Lane was born in 1843 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He also
appeared in French Lick township, see the census listings for Jonathan Lane for an
explanation. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Jordan (26), William (3), Elizabeth Walls (20), whom he would later
marry, and a number of Bledoes who are assumed to be her relatives (her mother was
Demoris Bledsoe). Neighbors include John and Abigail Lane Wolfington (aunt),
William and Nancy Lane Hobson (sister), Jonathan and Rebecca Giles Lane (parents),
and Silas and Dovey Lane Luttrell (sister).
He died between 1876 and 1880 in Orange County, IN. Gary Lane reported that Charles
Galloway stated in a letter that his grandfather Jordan Lane was killed and his
grandmother Elizabeth Lane remarried. Steve Morrison reported that he may have died
in a farming accident. Jordan was alive when his youngest child Thomas C. Lane was
conceived in 1876, but he was dead when Elizabeth was listed as head of household in
the 1880 census.
Jordan Lane and Hannah Hobson were married on February 1, 1865 in Orange County, IN
(book C-5, page 242, which lists the year as 1866). Siblings Jordan and Nancy Lane
married siblings Hannah and William Hobson. Brother Thomas Lane married their cousin
Rachel Hobson. Hannah Hobson (daughter of John Hobson and Nancy Haga) was born in
April 1847 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township
Orange County, IN. She died on June 12, 1867 in Orange County, IN. She was buried
at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Jordan Lane
and Hannah Hobson had the following children:
46 i. William Sherrod Lane, born on October 9, 1866.
Jordan Lane and Elizabeth Walls were married on May 18, 1871 in Orange County, IN
(book C-6, page 82). Elizabeth Walls (daughter of Samuel Walls and Demoris Bledsoe)
was born in 1850 in Orange County, IN. Some sources report the date as April 27,
1851, but she appears in the 1850 census. She appeared in the census in 1850 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN, in the household of Jordan Lane, whom she would later marry. Her
occupation was grit machine operator. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Elizabeth (30), Arvilla (9), Lucy (5) and
Thomas (3). She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. She died on March 9, 1905 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at
Sulpher Creek Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Jordan Lane and
Elizabeth Walls had the following children:
47 i. Arvilla Lane, born on July 3, 1872.
48 ii. Lucy Lane, born in August 1874.
49 iii. Thomas Calvin Lane, born on March 12, 1877.
8. Dovey Lane was born on March 1, 1846 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She also
appeared in French Lick township, see the census listings for Jonathan Lane for
an explanation. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Orange County, IN. Neighbors
include John and Abigail Lane Wolfington (aunt), William and Nancy Lane Hobson
(sister), Jordan Lane (brother), and Jonathan and Rebecca Giles Lane (parents).
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in South Boise, Ada County, ID. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Whitney Township, Ada County, ID.
Silas and Dovey moved to Ottawa, KS in 1870 and subsequently moved to Ellis, KS.
History of Idaho reports that in 1876 they went with a wagon train consisting of
32 covered wagons to Oregon. They moved to Washington between 1879 and 1880 based
on the fact that son Clarence was born about 1879 in Oregon and they are in the
Washington 1880 census. History of Idaho states that Silas and Dovey moved to
Boise, ID in 1901 and lived on the Boise bench on Vista Ave.
She died on April 2, 1933 in Boise, Ada County, ID.
Dovey Lane and Silas Luttrell were married on April 13, 1865 in Orange County,
IN (book C-5, page 167). History Of Idaho states that Silas taught school in
his home district in Orange County, IN at age 18 and Dovey was one of his pupils.
Silas Luttrell (son of Willis Luttrell and Nancy Silver) was born on September 24,
1843 in Orange County, IN. History of Idaho states that seven great-uncles of
Silas were in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather was also named Silas and
migrated to Indiana in 1816. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Silas (25), Dovey (22), John (3) and his brother Uriah (16). He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA. It
lists Silas (33), Dovey (30), John (11), William (9), Thomas (6), Elbert (4),
Clarence (1) and 11 other people who appear to be boarders. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in South Boise, Ada County, ID. It lists Silas (66), Dovey (64),
Albert (36), Clarence (31) and Chester (18). He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Whitney Township, Ada County, ID. It lists Silas (75) and Dovey (74). His
occupation was fruit farmer. He died on July 2, 1927 in Boise, Ada County, ID.
A Boise newspaper reported "Silas Luttrell died on Saturday at the family home on
the bench, one-half mile east of the Union Pacific depot, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Luttrell had been a resident of Boise valley since 1901 and was a member of
the First Christian Church. He is survived by his wife and two sons, C. A.
Luttrell of Anaconda, Montana, E.J. Luttrell of Boise and one daughter, Mrs. Lucy
J. Mix of Burley, Idaho. The funeral will be held Monday at 3 o'clock at the
Summers and Krebs chapel and the Rev. C. E. Burgess will officiate and burial will
be in Morris Hill Cemetery." He was buried in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, ID.
Dovey Lane and Silas Luttrell had the following children:
50 i. John V. Luttrell, born about 1867.
51 ii. William Martin Luttrell, born about 1871.
52 iii. Thomas F. Luttrell, born about 1874.
53 iv. Elbert Jackson Luttrell, born about 1876.
54 v. Clarence Luttrell, born about 1879.
55 vi. Lucy J. Luttrell, born Unknown.
56 vii. Chester Arthur Luttrell, born about 1892.
9. William F. Lane was born about 1847 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He also appeared in French Lick township,
see the census listings for Jonathan Lane for an explanation. He appeared in the
census in 1870 in Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. It lists William (24)
living with his sister Lucy. He died on September 28, 1900 in Orange County, IN
(book H-19, page 13). William F. Lane and Mary Apple were married on December 7,
1880 in Orange County, IN. Very little is known about this family. Although they
married in 1880 in Orange County, IN, they are not in the 1880 Orange County census.
Rebecca Lane's estate records list Will Lane as living in Clinton, M(?) - perhaps
Missouri? Mary Apple was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
10. James Sherrod Lane was born in May 1851 in Orange County, IN. The family called him
Sherrod, but he apparently also used the names James S. Lane and J. S. Lane.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, living
with next-door neighbors David and Elizabeth Livengood. He appeared in the census
in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, with his birth family, see the census
notes for Jonathan Lane. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage
County, KS. It lists James (28), Sarah (27), Leosker (5) and Thomas (1). He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Agency Township, Osage County, KS. It lists James (49),
Sarah (49), Thomas (21), Elsie (18), Asher (15) and Winifred (10). He appeared in
the census in 1910 in Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. It lists J.S. (57)
and Sarah (57). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Valley Brook Township, Osage
County, KS. It lists James (68) and Sarah (67).
He died on April 30, 1927 in Lyndon, Osage County, KS. The Peoples Herald (Thursday,
April 28, 1927) reported that he was in the hospital with a strangulated hernia from
re-shingling the roof of his house at age 75. The Peoples Herald, Lyndon, KS
(Thursday, May 5, 1927) reported that he came to Kansas in 1878 and was an auctioneer
and sheriff of Osage County, KS for two terms. He was buried in Lyndon Cemetery,
Osage County, KS. Osage County cemetery records for Lyndon Cemetery show J.S. (Sherd)
Lane, b. 1851, d. 30 Apr 1927, h/Sarah E., stone 393N.
James Sherrod Lane and Sarah Ellen Collins were married on September 11, 1872 in Orange
County, IN (book C-6, page 238, which lists the date as September 21, 1873). Sarah
Ellen Collins (daughter of Young W. Collins and Joyce Willard) was born on May 1, 1852
in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Agency Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. She died on July 7, 1924
in Lyndon, Osage County, KS. The Peoples Herald, Lyndon, KS (Thursday, July 10, 1924)
reports that James and Sarah came to Kansas in 1878 and settled near Norwood (where
John and Lucy Leonard were living), moved to Quenemo in 1880 and to Lyndon in 1908.
She was buried in Lyndon Cemetery, Osage County, KS. Osage County records for Lyndon
cemetery show Sarah Ellen Lane, w/J.S. 393N, age 72 years. James Sherrod Lane and
Sarah Ellen Collins had the following children:
57 i. Lee Oscar Lane, born in January 1876.
58 ii. Thomas A. Lane, born in October 1878.
59 iii. Elsie May Lane, born on June 28, 1881.
60 iv. Asher Lane, born on July 16, 1886.
61 v. Winifred Lane, born on March 8, 1890.
11. Thomas Lane was born on May 10, 1854 in Orange County, IN. Thomas and Franklin Lane
were twins. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He also
appeared in French Lick township, see the census listings for Jonathan Lane for an
explanation. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Thomas (26), Rachel (21) and Lucy (2). He appeared in the census in 1900
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (46), Rachel (44), William
(19), Maud (17), Pearl (14), Grace (11), Sampson (8), Cloe (5), Ruth (3) and Noble
(3/12). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Thomas (55), Rachel (57) [this must be a typo], William (29), Sampson (18)
, Cloe (15), Ruth (13) and Noble (10). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (65), Rachel (60), William (39) and
daughter-in-law Mary (44). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (74) and Anna (63).
He purchased pt. SE 1/4 Sec 23, 1N 2W on June 14, 1884 in Orange County, IN. Thomas
and Rachel bought 20 acres from his mother Rebecca for $90 (book 36, page 56).
He died on July 20, 1934 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book FL-4, page 84). The
Springs Valley Herald (July 26, 1934) reported "Thomas Lane, 80, died at his home on
College Street Friday after a long illness of diabetes. Funeral services were held
at the home on Sunday afternoon by Rev. H. B. McLemore assisted by Rev. L. F. Drash
who gave a tribute to the deceased. A prayer and short talk by Dr. F. R. Greer
completed the funeral services. Burial was at Moore's Ridge cemetery. He is survived
by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Lucy Rodgers, Mrs. Fred Briner, Mrs. Maude Beaty,
Mrs. W. H. Beaty and two sons Sampson and Noble Lane. W. V. Ritter & Son had charge
of the funeral arrangements. Noble Lane of Topeka, Kansas was called here by the
serious illness of his father, Thomas Lane, whose death occurred at his home in French
Lick early Friday morning. His mortal remains were laid to rest at Moores Ridge
Sunday by the side of the mother of his ten children. Six are left with their step
mother, step sister and many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his
passing." The Springs Valley Herald (August 2, 1934) reported "Thomas Lane, the
youngest and last son of Jonathan and Rebecca Lane, was born May 10, 1854 in Orange
County. He answered the Divine Summons to Come Up Higher on July 20, 1934 at the
age of 80 years. His whole life was spent on his birthplace as a farmer and there
he remained until years ago he came to live in French Lick. He was first married
to Rachael Hobson August 31, 1877 and being a happy and cheerful father with a good
mother, they made a happy home. To this union were born ten children: Mrs. Lucy
ogers of French Lick, William Lane (deceased), Maude Beaty of French Lick, Pearl
Briner of French Lick, Grace Burch (deceased), Sampson Lane, French Lick, Chloe Ann
Beaty, French Lick, Ruth Sturm (deceased), and Noble Lane of Topeka, Kansas. With
all it was Home Sweet Home and of their mother the children rise up and call her
blessed, her husband, he also praiseth her. Mrs. Lane passed on into the Eternal
March 4, 1920. On November 7, 1924 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Anna Jones
who became to him a devoted companion and a mother. For ten years they have enjoyed
the inspiration of each other's lives and the joy of older years. With this event
there came into the family Mrs. Zella Brown of Chicago to become a sister. She
revered Mr. Lane as a father and often visited her mother and he with much pleasure.
At an early age he became a member of the Old Liberty Christian Church, being
confident of his faith and loyal to the church to which he became affiliated. Later
he moved his membership to French Lick Christian Church where he was for a long time
an elder. He enjoyed songs and was a singer himself. He loved everything good about
the church. It would be hard to choose his favorite song. He was an affectionate
and loving father, very devoted and faithful, always cheerful and with all living a
happy abundant life. He was appreciative of the good things in life and always
commented on them. He was of good countenance and happy life and well known and
beloved by his family and a large circle of friends. His enjoyment of life was in
greeting friends, shaking hands and talking over the experiences of life with them.
He was an inspiration to the young for he was good to know and shared his life with
them. The community will have a vacancy of his life left by Uncle Tom as he was so
familiarly known. It is with a sense of sadness mingled with triumph that we write
this life story which has been so well and nobly lived. But as the Book of Truth
records Blessed are they who die in the Lord, their works do follow them and they
shall rest from their labors. He is mourned by his six children, a wife, a daughter
of his wife, 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a very great host of friends."
He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Thomas Lane and Rachel Hobson were married on August 30, 1877 in Orange County, IN
(book C-6, page 498). Thomas's siblings Jordan and Nancy Lane married siblings Hannah
and William Hobson, cousins of Rachel Hobson. His cousin Jonathan Wolfington married
Rachel's half-sister Rebecca Hobson. They lived at Flat Lick, about 5 miles southeast
of French Lick. The lick had a mineral spring that was used by neighbor ladies to wash
their clothes, and was later owned by their son, Sampson Lane. See Orange County
Heritage compiled by Arthur L. Dillard, 1971, pp. 137-180 and French Lick and West
Baden History by Andrew Jackson Rhodes. Gary Lane talked with Sampson's son Robert
in 1997. He verified the story by Rhodes. He said he was born at Flat Lick. It was
a mild mineral spring with very soft water, not as strong as the mineral springs at
the hotels. The present owners, Flicks, have bulldozed over the spring. Rachel Hobson
(daughter of Mark Hobson and Rebecca Turner Kearby) was born on March 30, 1859 in
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on March 3,
1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, in the influenza epidemic of that year
(book BK-5, page 331). The WPA death index (book H-26, page 39) lists the date as
March 4. She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. Thomas Lane and Rachel Hobson had the following children:
62 i. Lucy Jane Lane, born on March 24, 1878.
63 ii. William Franklin Lane, born on December 7, 1880.
64 iii. Maude Rebecca Lane, born on March 27, 1883.
65 iv. Mattie Pearl Lane, born on February 4, 1886.
66 v. Grace America Lane, born on August 27, 1888.
67 vi. Sampson Ernest Lane, born on March 9, 1892.
68 vii. Cloe Anna Lane, born on November 9, 1895.
69 viii. Ruth Jewell Lane, born on January 28, 1897.
70 ix. Noble Thomas Lane, born on February 20, 1900.
Thomas Lane and Anna E. [Unknown] were married on November 7, 1924 in Orange County,
IN (book 22, page 133). Anna E. [Unknown] was born on January 3, 1866 in Illinois.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
in 1945. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
12. Franklin Lane was born on May 10, 1854 in Orange County, IN. Franklin and Thomas
Lane were twins. He was never married. He appeared in the census in 1860 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. He also appeared in French Lick township, see the
census listings for Jonathan Lane for an explanation. He died on April 23, 1875 in
Orange County, IN. He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN.
THIRD GENERATION
13. Sarah Jane Compton was born about 1854 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Sarah Jane Compton and Solomon
D. Dixon were married on April 2, 1876 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 403).
Solomon D. Dixon (son of John Dixon and Sarah Stanfield) was born on March 11, 1856
in Orange County, IN, based on his grave stone which lists him as 26y/7m/7d. He was
a shoemaker. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Solomon (12) living with sister Deborah. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Solomon (23) and Sarah (26). He died on
October 18, 1882 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
14. Delila Ann Compton was born on August 13, 1856 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Valley Township, Grant County, OK. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Dale Township, Kay County, OK.
She died on February 1, 1942 in Newkirk, Kay County, OK. She was buried in
Newkirk Cemetery, Kay County, OK.
Delila Ann Compton and William Sanford Valentine Brent were married on June 7, 1888
in Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 123). William Sanford Valentine Brent (son of
William Brent and M. M. Sutton) was born in May 1855 in Kentucky, according to the
1880 census. He reported his birthplace as Missouri and his parents birthplace as
Kentucky in the 1900 census. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists William (26), Elizabeth (16) and Eta (4/12). He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Valentine (45), Delila (43), James (7), Lillie (6) and Valentine's father William
(68). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Valley Township, Grant County, OK. It
lists William (59), Delila (58) and James (26). He appeared in the census in 1930
in Dale Township, Kay County, OK. It lists William (74) and Delila (73) living with
daughter Lillie. He died Unknown. Delila Ann Compton and William Sanford Valentine
Brent had the following children:
71 i. James F. Brent, born in July 1892.
72 ii. Lillie M. Brent, born in April 1894.
15. James F. Marlette was born about 1859 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
16. Martin Van Buren Marlette was born in October 1859 in Orange County, IN. He was
likely named after his uncle, Martin Van Buren Lane.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin (20)
and Emma (22) living with his mother. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Greensburg,
Green County, KY. It lists Martin (40) boarding in a hotel. It is not certain that
this is the right Martin, but the age and birth place match, and Emma is listed
separately in the 1900 census. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville,
Jefferson County, KY. It lists Martin (50), Emma (51), Walter (28), Bash (19),
Hubbard (16) and Jessie (11). His occupation was retail merchant dealing in coal.
He died on January 13, 1919 in Jefferson County, KY (Kentucky Death Index, volume
5, certificate 2165).
Martin Van Buren Marlette and Emma Viola Hagan were married on November 23, 1879 in
Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 114). Emma Viola Hagan (daughter of Arthur B.
Hagan and Sarah A. "Sally" Baxter) was born in November 1856 in Illinois. She
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, IL. She appeared in the census
in 1870 in Beaver Creek Township, Bond County, IL. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists Emma (43), Walter (19), Zadie (14),
Bashie (9), Hubbard (5) and Jessie (1). Emma is listed as married but is also listed
as the head of household. Martin is not listed. She appeared in the census in 1910
73 i. Walter T. Marlette, born in May 1881.
74 ii. Zadie Marlette, born on July 14, 1885.
75 iii. Bashie Marlette, born in September 1890.
76 iv. Hubbard H. Marlette, born in October 1894.
77 v. Jessie Marlette, born in June 1898.
17. Isaac Michael Marlette was born in 1861 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Thomson Township, Scotland County, MO. It
lists Isaac (48), Sarah (47), Myrtle (26), Ernest (24), Arthur (22) and Ethel (22).
He died Unknown.
Isaac Michael Marlette and Sarah A. Collins were married on September 3, 1882 in
Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 308). Sarah A. Collins (daughter of William
Collins and [Unknown] Trueblood) was born about 1861 in Indiana. She appeared in
the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, living with her sister,
Martha. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Thomson Township, Scotland County, MO.
She died Unknown. Isaac Michael Marlette and Sarah A. Collins had the following
children:
78 i. Myrtle Marlette, born about 1884.
79 ii. Ernest Marlette, born about 1886.
80 iii. Arthur Marlette, born about 1888.
81 iv. Ethel Marlette, born about 1888.
18. Melena Eveline Marlette was born on March 21, 1864 in Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on
November 8, 1884. Melena Eveline Marlette and Samuel F. Cox were married on May 6,
1882 in Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 287). Samuel F. Cox (son of Christopher
Cox and Elizabeth Parks) was born about 1860 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. His occupation was teacher. He died
Unknown.
19. Rebecca Vienna Marlette was born in 1869 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on April 21, 1900 in Paoli, Orange County, IN (book H-19, page 8). She
was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Rebecca Vienna Marlette and Robert C. Seybold were married on March 6, 1890 in
Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 261). Robert C. Seybold (son of Josephus Seybold
and Nancy Parks) was born on March 6, 1867 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Harrison Township, Vigo County, IN. It lists Robert (42), Floyd
(19), Mabel (17), Ollie (15) and Harriet (13) living at 417 S. Gilbert in Terre Haute.
His occupation was bookkeeper for a car shop. He is listed as widowed, but was
actually divorced. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Robert (63) and Nancy (54). He died in 1952 in French Lick,
Orange County, IN. Robert wrote the following to be used as his obituary "At the age
of 16 he joined the Christian Church at South Liberty - sometimes fell from grace but
since 1920 has lived a true devoted Christian life. Having spent more than 40 years
of his life behind the counter selling thousands of dollars worth of goods for different
firms he died a poor man at the age of 80+ years of age. I prefer Ben Schmutzler as
undertaker. Bury me in my gray suit." He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Rebecca Vienna Marlette and Robert C. Seybold had the
following children:
82 i. Floyd Bernard Seybold, born on June 27, 1890.
83 ii. Mabel Pearl Seybold, born on June 13, 1893.
84 iii. Ollis R. Seybold, born in 1895.
85 iv. Nellie Harriet Seybold, born on December 22, 1897.
86 v. Laurel Wayne Seybold, born on November 7, 1899.
20. Mary Ann Marlette was born in July 1871 in Orange County, IN. She died on March 7,
1872 in Orange County, IN.
21. Jonathan Ellis Marlette was born on September 5, 1873 in Orange County, IN, according
to his draft registration. His grave stone lists 1874 and the 1900 census lists 1875.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 9, 1918) describes him as
tall height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer. His
residence was RR 3, Paoli, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jonathan
(24), Arvilla (27), Paul (3), Alta (1) and his mother, Mary Lane Marlette (65). He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Jonathan (34), Arvilla (36), Paul (13), Alta (11), Glenn (8) and Banks (3). He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Jonathan (45), Arvilla (47), Glenn (18) and Banks (12).
He died in 1947. He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN.
Jonathan Ellis Marlette and Arvilla Elveree Wolfington were married on January 30,
1896 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 288). They were second cousins. Arvilla
Elveree Wolfington (daughter of Benoni Wolfington and Nancy Kellams) was born in
November 1873 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. She died on April 29, 1929 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley
Herald (April 11, 1929) reported "Mrs. J. E. Marlette died at her home near Moore's
Ridge Wednesday morning at 2:00 a.m. with asthma. She is survived by her husband,
four children, namely: Paul, Marion, Ind.; Alta McBride, Iowa; Glenn, West Baden;
and Banks of Chicago; three brothers, Woodie of Indianapolis; Elsworth and John
Wolfington of this city." The Springs Valley Herald (April 18, 1929) reported
"The portals of Heaven have again been opened to us, its celestial glories drawn
earthward, and through the mist of our tears, we again look to Him in whose
presence our loved and our lost, she whom we so much loved as our Mother and our
friend, now abides. In bringing this new vision to us, death has entered our home,
our church and our community, and has taken from us one of our own, Arvilla Elveree
Marlette. She was the daughter of Benoni and Nancy Wolfington and was the wife of
Jonathan E. Marlette, and to them was born four children, viz: Paul of Marion,
Indiana; Alta McBride of Tracer, Iowa; Glen of West Baden, Indiana; and Banks of
Chicago, Illinois. At an very early age she heeded the call of the Master and
dedicated her life to the service of her Master, becoming a member of the Christian
Church. Henceforth her life was consecrated to her Master's praise and she ever
sought and found refuge in His arms of boundless love and kindly grace. And when
came the hour of her transition from this world of pain and sorrow to that realm
of eternal bliss, on Tuesday, April 9, 1929, she faltered not, but calmly lay down
by life's pathway, and using the burdens of her Christian life for a pillow, she
fell into that dreamless sleep that kisses down her eyelids still, to awaken only
at the coming of the blessed resurrection angels call. With the sorrowing husband,
who must feel this loss most heavily and these sons and daughter, who had so loved
Mother, there remains three brothers, Elsworth, Woody and John Wolfington, all of
French Lick. With you, these many friends here assembled mourn to bid adieu to this
beloved friend, who you and we have so loved and have lost her companionship." She
was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Jonathan Ellis Marlette and Arvilla Elveree Wolfington had the following children:
87 i. Paul Lee Marlette, born on March 26, 1897.
88 ii. Alta P. Marlette, born in January 1899.
89 iii. Glenn H. Marlette, born in 1902.
90 iv. Banks Marlette, born on October 15, 1907.
22. Jordan A. Lane was born on June 29, 1863 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS, living with Henry Stanfield. He was
listed as stepfather, and his occupation was fireman at a meat packing plant. He died
on December 8, 1940 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS. He was buried in St. Joseph
Cemetery, Shawnee, KS. Jordan A. Lane and Mary Adeline DiBean Ward were married on
April 7, 1892 in Wyandotte County, KS. Mary Adeline DiBean Ward was born on March 7,
1856 in Bay City, Bay County, MI. She died before 1911 in Wyandotte County, KS.
Jordan A. Lane and Mary Williamson O'Neill were married on December 30, 1911 in
Rosedale, KS. On their church marriage record, Jordan's middle name is listed as
Anthony. Her name was given as Maria O'Neil, nee Williamson. Both Jordan and Mary
were living in Kansas City, KS. Mary Williamson O'Neill was born on January 15, 1861
in Virginia. She died on May 18, 1927 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS. She was
buried on May 20, 1927 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Shawnee, KS.
23. Philip Shively Lane was born on February 16, 1865 in Orange County, IN.
Philip was President of the West Baden National Bank in the later years of his life.
Chester G. Lane said that he was unable to borrow money from Uncle Philip when he
bought the farm property that had been Uncle Monroe's place (see the probate records
for Wilford Monroe Lane).
He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Philip (35). He is listed as married for 3 years, but Margaret is not listed.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Philip (44) and Maggie (39). His occupation was proprietor, livery stable.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Philip (52) and Margaret (52). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Philip (65) and Cora (52). His
occupation was bank director.
He died on November 19, 1936 in West Baden, Orange County, IN (book WB-3, page 11).
The Springs Valley Herald (November 19, 1936) reported "Phillip S. Lane, 71,
prominent West Baden business man and a director of the West Baden National Bank
died this morning at his home in that place after a short illness following a
stroke. Mr. Lane had been in delicate health since a heart attack about a year
ago, but was able to attend his duties as an officer of the bank. He was stricken
Nov. 10th and it is thought that his condition was brought about by over exertion
and excitement of acting as honorary pall bearer at the funeral of Edward Ballard
on Nov. 9th. Funeral services will be held at the home in West Baden Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Leta
Jackson of Paoli, and Mrs. Mellie Livengood of French Lick; four brothers, Perry
of West Baden, Jordan of Kansas City, Mo., Charles E. of French Lick and Ollie of
Paoli." The Springs Valley Herald (November 26, 1936) reported "Phillip Shively
Lane, second child of Martin V. and Martha Lane, was born February 15, 1865 and
passed away November 19, 1936, aged 71 years, 9 months and 4 days. He was united
in marriage on November 25, 1896 to Mary Latimer, who preceded him in death on
September 12, 1926. On December 10, 1929 he was united in marriage to Cora Abel,
who survives to mourn his loss along with four brothers, Jordan, Perry, Charles
and Oliver; two sisters, Mrs. Leta Jackson and Mrs. Mellie Livengood; and the many
people with whom he came in contact throughout his many years of active business
and civic life. His entire life was spent in the immediate vicinity having been
reared on a nearby farm. Soon after maturity he moved to West Baden and engaged
in the livery business with the late Mr. Sinclair. He was a member of the Town
Board for eight years and for many years has been actively connected with the
local Bank in which he took great pride and keen interest. He also was a life
long member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His passing is an irreparable
loss, not only to his family but to the entire community as well; and his day by
day living has made such a lasting favorable impression upon his acquaintances that
no further words remain to be added." He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Philip Shively Lane and Margaret M. Latimer were married on November 25, 1897 in
Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 306, her name is listed as Lationer). Some
sources lists the year as 1896. Margaret M. Latimer was born in 1864 in Kentucky.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
The census shows her being born in Kentucky, father born in England, and mother
born in Ireland. She died in 1926 in West Baden, Orange County, IN (book WB-2,
page 20). She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
Philip Shively Lane and Cora S. Abel were married on December 10, 1929 (book 25,
page 196). Cora S. Abel (daughter of Samuel Taylor Abel and Susan Jane McCoy) was
born on November 13, 1877 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Cora (29) living with her parents.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Cora (42) living with her father. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on October 27, 1944 in Bedford, Lawrence
County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (November 2, 1944) reported "Mrs. Cora S. Lane,
66, widow of Phillip Lane of West Baden, died Saturday in the Dunn Memorial Hospital
at Bedford, Ind. from cerebral hemorrhage. Rev. Porter conducted the funeral rites at
Prospect Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the Ames cemetery with Ritter & Son
in charge of the arrangements. She leaves two brothers, Perry and Oscar Abel and one
sister, Fannie." The same issue reported "Cora S. Lane, daughter of Samuel Taylor and
Susan Jane McCauley Abel, was born November 13, 1877 and died October 27, 1944 in Dunn
Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Indiana. Two brothers, Perry and Oscar, and one sister,
Fannie, are living. three sisters, Bertie, Carrie and Alice, have preceded her in death.
On December 10, 1929 she was united in marriage to Phillip S. Lane who passed away in
November 1936. In young womanhood she became a member of the Church of Christ at
Prospect and she was a most loyal and faithful worker in that church throughout the
years until her death. She was the teacher of Bible class for more than thirty years.
Although she was one of a quiet and retiring disposition her example of faithful
service was influential in leading others to experience the pleasures received in
serving God. The heritage she has left in her teachings to boys and girls, men and
women, scattered far and wide, even some in foreign lands at the present time, is
immeasurable in Christian values. Her presence will be missed, but friends and loved
ones will cherish the memory of her many kindnesses." She was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
24. Wilford Monroe Lane was born on June 15, 1867 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, living
with his mother. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Wilford (40), Olive (26), Walter (6), Charles (3) and Marion
(7/12). His occupation was engineer at the Hotel. He appeared in the census in 1930
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Wilford (62), living alone.
He died on April 10, 1932 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book FL-4, page 10).
His grave stone lists the date as April 9. The Springs Valley Herald (April 14,
1932) reported "W. Monroe Lane, of New Prospect, 64 years of age, died Sunday morning
at the home of his son, Charles C. Lane, managing editor of the Herald, in French
Lick. Death was caused by paralysis. Mr. Lane suffered a stroke of paralysis last
fall, but seemed to recover fully. He experienced another stroke March 18, being
brought to the home of his son immediately afterward. He had been in poor health
for several years. Mr. Lane was born at Prospect in 1867 and was well known throughout
the county. He spent most of his life in French Lick and West Baden, moving to his
farm near Prospect several years ago. He is survived by two sons, Charles C. Lane of
French Lick and Walter Lane of Jackson, Miss.; two sisters, Mrs. Leta Jackson of
Paoli and Mrs. Mellie Livengood of French Lick; five brothers, Charles E. of French
Lick, Jordan of Kansas City, Kans., Oliver of Paoli, Perry and Philip of West Baden.
He is also survived by one grandson, Norman Gary Lane of French Lick. Mr. Lane was
a member of the Christian Church at Antioch, and also a member of the Odd Fellows and
Modern Woodman Lodges of West Baden. He was past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellow order.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Ames Chapel M. E. Church with Rev.
L. F. Drash, pastor of the French Lick Christian Church officiating, assisted by Rev.
A. L. Meredith, pastor of the local Methodist Church. The Odd Fellows and Modern
Woodman lodges of West Baden had charge of the ceremonies at the grave." The Springs
Valley Herald (April 21, 1932) reported "Wilford Monroe Lane, son of Martin V. and
Martha Shively Lane, was born June 15, 1867 at New Prospect, Ind. and died April 10,
1932, aged 64 years, 9 months and 25 days. He was married to Lou Olive Bowman on
May 1, 1901, and to this union was born three sons, Walter of Jackson, Miss., Charles
C. of French Lick and Marion, who died when seven years of age. He leaves two sisters,
Mrs. Leta Jackson of Paoli, Mrs. Mellie Livengood of French Lick and five brothers,
Jordan of Kansas City, Kan., Oliver of Paoli, Charles E. of French Lick and Philip S.
and Perry C. of West Baden. He also leaves one grandson, Norman Gary Lane and a host
of other relatives and friends whose devotion was unexcelled in his few weeks of
suffering. His faith and hope centered around the dear Redeemer, who 'By the grace
of God tasted death for every man' and with the full assurance that the ransom paid
on Calvary's cross will in God's due time cause all the dead again to live, for He
'tasted death for every man to be testified in due time.' He was united with the
Christian Church at Antioch when 21 years of age, and has remained a member of that
church. He has ever been an influence for good in the community in which he lived,
his circle of friends being limited only by the number of his acquaintances. He was
past Noble Grand of the West Baden Lodge of Odd Fellows and was also a member of the
Modern Woodmen of America." He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Orange County Probate Order Book 36, case 1773, page 528, April 15, 1932 reports
that Walter Lane by Harry W. Carpenter, Attorney, filed a verified application for
letter of administration issued to Charles C. Lane upon the estate and property of
Wilford M. Lane. Probable value of the estate estimated at personal property of
$250 and real estate of $1000. Charles C. Lane posted bond of $500. Probate Order
Book 37, page 45, September 17, 1932 lists three claims against the estate: Perry
Lane for $24.50, West Baden Feed Exchange for $12.00, and Phillip S. Lane for
$425.00. Page 92, October 8, 1932 reports that Charles C. Lane resigned as
administrator due to moving to Sidell, IL. Page 93, October 8, 1932 reports that
Phillip S. Lane posted $500 bond as de bonis non administrator for the estate.
Philip sold the real estate to Harry W. Carpenter on April 17, 1933 for $467, on
the same day petitioned the court to declare the estate insolvent (pages 231-232),
and one week later on April 24, 1933, bought the property back from Harry W.
Carpenter for $500. On May 17, 1934, Philip sold the property to Chester and Ermel
Lane for $1200. Apparently, Philip could not sell the land to himself since he was
the administrator, so he basically paid Harry W. Carpenter $33 to take the sale for
him, and within one year's time made a profit of $700 on the property.
Wilford Monroe Lane and Lou Olive "Dolly" Bowman were married on May 1, 1901 in
Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 25). They were divorced in 1917 in Orange County,
IN. Divorce papers were filed in the September 1917 term of the Orange County
Circuit Court. Lou Olive "Dolly" Bowman (daughter of Charles J. Bowman and Maria
Jane "Janie" Owen) was born on December 12, 1883 in Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Dollie (35),
Walter (15) and Charles (13). She died on December 23, 1971 in Danville, Vermilion
County, IL. The Springs Valley Herald (date unknown) reported "Mrs. Lou Olive [Dolly]
Lane, 88, a Springs Valley native, died December 23 at the Anderson Nursing Home near
Danville, Illinois, where she had been a patient 15 months. Funeral services were
held December 26 at the Honnold & Son Funeral Home, Sidell, Illinois, and interment
was Monday at Ames Chapel Cemetery. Before entering the nursing home, Mrs. Lane had
lived in Memphis, Tennessee, the past 49 years. The daughter of William H and Jennie
Owens Bowman, she was born December 12, 1883. Survivors include two sons, Walter Lane
of New Port Richie, Florida and Charles C Lane of Sidell, Illinois. Also surviving
are a brother, William [Pete] Bowman of West Baden, five grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren." She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Wilford Monroe Lane and Lou Olive "Dolly" Bowman had the
following children:
91 i. Walter Lane, born on February 24, 1904.
92 ii. Charles Clifton Lane, born on August 25, 1906.
93 iii. Marion Wilford Lane, born on August 25, 1909.
25. Perry Calvin "P.C." Lane was born on August 18, 1869 in Martin County, IN.
Perry owned and operated the Indiana Club for many years. This club was a dining
and gambling club which operated in West Baden Springs during the heyday of French
Lick and West Baden Springs. It was directly across from the Chateau Club owned by
Chester and Clarence Lane. He was injured in the automobile accident that killed
his son (see the notes for Harry Gladden Lane).
He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Perry (30), Mary (30), Harry (4) and Lois (2). His occupation is listed as barber.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Perry (40), Mary (42), Harry (14), Aleen (12) and Mabel (8). His occupation
was barber shop proprietor, the same as his brother Charles. Did they work together?
He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Perry (50) and Mary (50). His occupation was Superintendent Of Baths. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Perry (51) and Mary (51). His occupation was cafe manager.
He died on May 5, 1951 in West Baden, Orange County, IN. He was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Perry Calvin "P.C." Lane and Mary Ellen Breeden were married on February 6, 1895 in
Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 262). Mary Ellen Breeden (daughter of James Snowden
Breeden and Nancie Ellen Harrison) was born on October 8, 1869 in Orange County, IN.
Some sources list her birth year as 1870, but the Breeden Family Bible lists it as
1869 and the 1870 Federal census lists her as 7 months old. She appeared in the census
in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She died on March 21, 1945 in West Baden, Orange County,
IN (book unknown, page 46). A newspaper (unknown name and date) reported "Mrs. Mary
Lane, 75, wife of Perry Lane passed away Wednesday morning at 11:15, at her home in
West Baden following a long illness of a heart ailment. Rev. Calloway will deliver
the funeral service Saturday morning at the Schmutzler Funeral Home. Interment will
be in the Ames cemetery. She leaves the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Healy of
La Fayette, Ind., Mrs. Mable Beck of Pasadena, California, four granddaughters Mary
Catherine Beck, Mrs. Warren Kilnowitz, Miss Betty Healy and Mrs. Chas. Sperlik." She
was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Perry
Calvin "P.C." Lane and Mary Ellen Breeden had the following children:
94 i. Harry Gladden Lane, born on December 4, 1895.
95 ii. [Male] Lane, born on December 26, 1896.
96 iii. Lois Aleen Lane, born on May 6, 1898.
97 iv. Mabel Louise Lane, born on December 19, 1901.
Perry Calvin "P.C." Lane and Sarah Belle Campbell were married on September 21, 1946.
They were second cousins. Sarah Belle Campbell (daughter of James Perry Campbell and
Priscilla Jane Giles) was born on August 16, 1870 in Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on June 28, 1951 in
Dayton, Montgomery County, OH. An unknown newspaper (probably the Springs Valley
Herald) reported "Sarah Belle Lane, daughter of James Perry and Priscilla Jane
Campbell, was born Aug 16, 1870 near West Baden. She was saved and united with the
church in early girlhood. She was united in marriage to Charles G. Wells on January
11, 1891. To this union was born one son, Luther. She took into her home Rosa
Pointer, who became the wife of Fred Dillinger and now resides in Kokomo, IN. After
the death of Mr. Wells, she spent a few years in Ohio. She was united in marriage on
September 21, 1946 to Perry C. Lane of West Baden. Mr. Lane passed away just seven
weeks ago on May 5, 1951. She had gone to Ohio for a visit in the home of her son and
granddaughter when she became seriously ill. The best medical and nursing care proved
unable to prolong her life when, at the age of 80 years, 10 months, and 5 days, death
called her to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of June 21. She leaves to
mourn her departure the son, Luther, and wife of Dayton, Ohio, two grandchildren,
Charles Wells of Clarksville, Indiana and Mrs. Ralph Stitsworth of Jamestown, Ohio,
three great grandchildren, the foster daughter and family of Kokomo, Indiana, two
stepdaughters, and two brothers, George Campbell of West Baden and James Campbell of
Lafayette." She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
26. Melcena E. "Mellie" Lane was born on November 16, 1871 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Mellie (58) and two roomers.
She died on December 11, 1956 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. She was buried at
Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She is listed under
both Jones and Livengood in the Ames Chapel Cemetery transcriptions.
Melcena E. "Mellie" Lane and William Ellsworth Livengood were married on October 30,
1890 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 182). William Ellsworth Livengood (son of
William J. Livengood and Margaret Bledsoe) was born on October 6, 1868 in French Lick,
Orange County, IN. 1915 To 1921 he was a Postmaster in French Lick, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William
(31) and Mellie (28). He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists William (no age), Mellie (37), Ethel (5) and his brother
Fred Livengood. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists William (54), Mellie (47) and Ethel (15). He died on March 3,
1922 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (March 9, 1922)
reported, in part, "Mr. Livengood and his daughter, accompanied by Geneva Rogers and
Elvis Parks, had left this city about six o'clock Friday morning for Bedford to attend
the sectional Basketball Tournament to be held there that day. When they met a car
on the road about four miles north of Mitchell they drove near the edge of the concrete
pavement of the road bed in passing it and owing to the icy condition the car skidded
and turned over. Mr. Livengood was pinned under the steering wheel and his chest was
crushed. Death came to him instantly. Miss Ethel was caught across the back by the
edge of the car and her back broken and internally injured. An ambulance was called
from Bedford, but she died before reaching the hospital." He was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Melcena E. "Mellie" Lane
and William Ellsworth Livengood had the following children:
98 i. [Male] Livengood, born on July 20, 1891.
99 ii. Ethel Alleen Livengood, born on December 24, 1904.
Melcena E. "Mellie" Lane and Richard McClellan Jones were married on September 15,
1938 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. Cousins Melcena and William Sherrod Lane
married nephew and aunt Richard Jones and Ellen Anderson. Richard McClellan Jones
(son of John Stanfield Jones and Margaret Anderson) was born on June 30, 1868 in
Martin County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Lost River Township, Martin
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lost River Township, Martin County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lost River Township, Martin County, IN.
It lists Richard (31), Melvina (32), Sophia (9), Daisy (7), William (4) and Raleigh
(1). His occupation was dry goods merchant. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Lost River Township, Martin County, IN. It lists Richard (41), Mary (42), Daisy (16),
William (13), Rollie (11), Ruby (8) and Hillary (6). He appeared in the census in
1920 in Lost River Township, Martin County, IN. It lists Richard (51), Mary (52),
Rollie (20), Ruby (18) and Hilary (15). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Richard (61) and Mary (62). Wendy Henry
reported that Richard and Mary settled in the former home of his parents around 1891.
He established the first post office in Rusk, IN, in 1892. He had a country store,
operated a grist mill and a telephone exchange and was also a dentist. He was
admitted into the Indiana Bar in 1910 and practiced law in French Lick and Shoals,
IN. He was one of the first residents in Rusk to purchase a car, buying a Model T
on July 3, 1914. He died on February 20, 1942 in French Lick, Orange County, IN
(book unknown, page 24). The Springs Valley Herald (February 26, 1942) reported
"Richard M. Jones, 73, died at his home here Friday after several weeks illness of
heart trouble and other complications. Mr. Jones operated a store and was postmaster
at Rusk, Ind. before retiring and moving to French Lick about twelve years ago. He
served as health officer and constable here for several years. Rev. C. W. Parks
delivered the funeral services at Powell Valley Sunday afternoon. Burial was made
in the Anderson cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements. He leaves
the wife, three daughters, Mrs. Sophia Simmons, Mrs. Daisy Putnam, and Mrs. Ruby
Toliver of French Lick; three sons, Rollie of French Lick, Oscar of Rusk, Ind. and
Hillary of Indianapolis." He was buried on February 22, 1942 at Anderson Cemetery
in Lost River Township, Martin County, IN.
27. Oliver Lane was born on June 17, 1873 in Orange County, IN. He was crippled in some
fashion, perhaps from birth. Edith Lane Bledsoe recalled that all of the younger
children were "afraid of Uncle Oliver". In his day, there was likely also the
assumption that he was not mentally competent, though that may not have been the case
at all. Oliver lived for many years at the Orange County Home for the Indigent (the
poor farm), and he was living there at the time of his death. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Oliver (39) as an inmate in the poor
farm. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Oliver (46) as an inmate in the poor farm. He appeared in the census in 1930
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Oliver (56) as an inmate in the poor
farm. He died on June 23, 1938 in Orange County, IN (book BK-7, page 104). He was
buried at New Antioch Cemetery in Northwest Township, Orange County, IN.
28. Lurena "Lula" Lane was born on March 25, 1876 in Orange County, IN. Her name appears
in the list of deaths in the Lane family Bible, but not in the list of births. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
on December 6, 1886 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Prospect Cemetery in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
29. Charles Edward "Charley" Lane was born on September 16, 1878 in Orange County, IN.
Edith Lane Bledsoe's letter dated January 15, 1950 reported the year as 1880. The
Lane family Bible reports in two places that Leta Lane was born on January 29, 1881,
which would rule out this birth date. Also, the 1880 census lists him as 1 year old
and the 1900 census reports his birth in September 1878.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles (31),
Emma (24), Chester (3) and Clarence (1). His occupation was barber shop proprietor,
the same as his brother Perry. Did they work together? He appeared in the census
in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles (40), Emma (33),
Chester (13), Clarence (11) and Edyth (5). His occupation was barber at Hotel. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Charles (49), Emma (44) and Edith (16) at 210 Maple Street in French Lick. His
occupation was grocery merchant.
James Edward Lane reported that Charles was a barber during the early years of his
life. Later, he operated a small grocery store across from the post office in French
Lick, IN, until shortly after World War II. The 1929 telephone directory lists his
store at 205 College Street. When coffee was a nickel a cup, with no free refills,
Charley had the reputation of drinking his cup two-thirds to three-quarters of the
way down, then asking for his coffee to be "warmed up". Long after his death, there
were people in southern Indiana, when they wanted their coffee warmed, would say
"Charley Lane my coffee".
The Springs Valley Herald (February 3, 1905) reported " All kinds of people come to
French Lick - millionaires and misers, princes and paupers, sports with money to
throw at the birds and parsimonious old codgers who are so stingy and close that
Pluto with all its penetration can't get through them. But the tightest, flintiest
specimen of Shylock that ever struck this valley ambled into Charlie Lane's barber
shop the other day for a shave. He sported the somewhat generous name of Pat Scanlan,
and hailed from Peoria, Ill. Before taking the chair he inquired the price of a
shave, and when told that it was 15 cents he threw up his hands in holy horror and
started to leave for another shop; but when told that it was the same price concluded
to remain. When Charlie came to the finishing touches and said 'Wet or dry?' Pat
said, 'a little oil, please.' Charlie suggested a little tonic which Pat accepted,
but when he went to settle and found that the tonic was 10 cents extra he raised a
howl and swore he'd been buncoed. Then with tears in his eyes, he declared he was a
poor man with barely enough to get home on. Thinking he might be a pauper, Charlie
let him off. He is reported to be worth $200,000, and probably is, for he certainly
has never squandered his money. He left for home feeling that French Lick was a skin
game from first to last."
He died on August 22, 1957 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. He was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Charles Edward "Charley" Lane and Emma Dot Connell were married on September 14, 1904
in French Lick, Orange County, IN. (book H-3, page 13). Emma Dot Connell (daughter
of George Washington Connell and Fariba Witcher) was born on April 17, 1886 in Martin
County, IN (book COH-1, page 166). She appeared in the census in 1900 in Northwest
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She died on January 9, 1943 in Indianapolis, Marion
County, IN, from a stroke. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. Charles Edward "Charley" Lane and Emma Dot Connell
had the following children:
100 i. [Male] Lane, born on July 22, 1905.
101 ii. Chester Gwynn Lane, born on November 2, 1906.
102 iii. Clarence Philip Shively "Bud" Lane, born on January 22, 1909.
103 iv. Edith Rosemary Lane, born on March 27, 1914.
Charles Edward "Charley" Lane and Irene Wilson were married after 1943. Sources
were not completely sure if her name was Irene. She was from Bowling Green, KY.
The marriage date is unknown. Irene Wilson was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
30. Mary Meleticia "Leta" Lane was born on January 29, 1881 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on March 29, 1940.
Mary Meleticia "Leta" Lane and John A. Jackson were married on April 21, 1907 in
Orange County, IN (book C-12, page 12). John A. Jackson (son of John A. Jackson
and Martha Millican) was born on April 9, 1876 in Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (24), Annie
(19) and Ava (2). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists John (34), Mary (27), Ava (12) and Charles (2). He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (43),
Mary (38), Ava (21), Charles (11) and Alice (8). He appeared in the census in 1930
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (54), Mary (48) and Charles
(22). He died Unknown. Some sources report the year as 1943. Patti Short reports
that he has a grave marker at the Paoli IOOF cemetery. It contains a birth date,
but no death date, so it is not certain if he is actually buried there. Mary
Meleticia "Leta" Lane and John A. Jackson had the following children:
104 i. Charles W. Jackson, born on February 21, 1908.
105 ii. Alice Louise Jackson, born on July 30, 1911.
31. Lena May Leonard was born on May 18, 1856 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. She died on February 12, 1944 in
Burlington, Coffey County, KS. Lena May Leonard and Frank James Baldwin were married
on October 20, 1880 in Kansas. Frank James Baldwin was born on April 17, 1853. He
died on June 21, 1946.
32. Calvin Leonard was born in 1858 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870
in Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes
Township, Franklin County, KS. He died in 1934.
33. William Martin Leonard was born in 1860 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1870 in Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. He died in 1930.
34. Mary Leonard was born in 1862 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes
Township, Franklin County, KS. She died in 1951.
35. Smith Leonard was born in 1864 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Franklin Township, Franklin County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes
Township, Franklin County, KS. He died in 1941.
36. Eliza Leonard was born in 1867 in Kansas. The 1880 census lists her birth place as
Indiana, but this conflicts with the 1870 census and reports that John and Lucy came
to Kansas in 1865. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin Township, Franklin
County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes Township, Franklin County,
KS. She died in 1937 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS.
37. Nora Leonard was born in 1873. The 1880 census lists her birth place as Indiana, but
this conflicts with information that John and Lucy came to Kansas in 1865. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. She died in
1914.
38. Volney Bailey Leonard was born in 1876 in Kansas. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. He died in 1931.
39. Mattie Belle Leonard was born in September 1878 in Kansas. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Hayes Township, Franklin County, KS. She died in 1905.
40. Felix Hobson was born on May 28, 1859 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Morton Township, Ottawa County, KS. It lists Felix (41), Ida (38) and Ione (14). His
occupation was physician.
He died on August 5, 1905 in Melvern, Osage County, KS.
Felix Hobson and Ida Mae Harr were married on July 3, 1883. Ida Mae Harr was born in
December 1861 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Morton Township,
Ottawa County, KS. She died Unknown. Felix Hobson and Ida Mae Harr had the following
children:
106 i. Ione M. Hobson, born in February 1886.
41. Walter Hobson was born about 1860 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
42. Milton Hobson was born on February 16, 1861 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Milton (49),
Emily (33), Lest (9), Ada (7) and Jesse (5). He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Valley Township, Linn County, KS. It lists Milton (59), Emma (43), Lester (18), Ada
(17) and Jesse (14). His occupation was farmer. He appeared in the census in 1930
in Paris Township, Linn County, KS. It lists Milton (69) and Emma (53).
He died on December 31, 1945.
Milton Hobson and Emily "Emma" [Unknown] were married about 1899, according to the 1910
census. Emily "Emma" [Unknown] was born about 1877 in Missouri. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Valley Township, Linn County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paris
Township, Linn County, KS. She died Unknown. Milton Hobson and Emily "Emma" [Unknown]
had the following children:
107 i. Lester Hobson, born about 1901.
108 ii. Ada Hobson, born about 1903.
109 iii. Jesse Hobson, born about 1905.
43. John L. Hobson was born on July 2, 1865 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS. He died on December 24, 1934 in Twin
Falls, Twin Falls County, ID.
44. Otto Hobson was born on August 18, 1872 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Otto (27) living with his
parents. His occupation was farmer. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Melvern
Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Otto (37) living with his parents. His
occupation was farmer. He died on April 25, 1938.
45. Delbert G. Hobson was born on April 19, 1884 in Kansas.
His World War I draft registration card (not dated) listed his occupation as
railroad section hand. His residence was Melvern, Osage County, KS.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Delbert (26)
living with his parents. His occupation was shoe store clerk. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Delbert (34), Minnie
(30), Estelle (7), W.C. (5), Ione (1) and his father William (83).
He died on January 31, 1976.
Delbert G. Hobson and Minnie Corwin were married on May 10, 1911. Minnie Corwin was
born about 1890 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Melvern, Osage
County, KS. She died Unknown. Delbert G. Hobson and Minnie Corwin had the following
children:
110 i. Estelle S. Hobson, born about 1913.
111 ii. W. C. Hobson, born about 1915.
112 iii. Ione M. Hobson, born about 1918.
46. William Sherrod Lane was born on October 9, 1866 in Orange County, IN.
He ran a soda bottling company in the early 1900's. Robert E. Lane has one of the
bottles (as of 2009). On the side of the bottle are the words "Lane's Bottling
Works W.S. Lane Prop. French Lick, Ind.". Gary Lane reports that he was told that
William had his bottling plant in the basement of his house which was just behind
the present Drabing Mortuary. He made cola, orange, etc.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, living
with his grandparents, Jonathan and Rebecca Lane. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (33), Ellen (33)
and Lilian (8/12) living next door to Thomas Lane. He appeared in the census in
1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Sherrod (40), Ellen (41),
Macy (9) and Agnes (6). His occupation was school janitor. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (53),
Ellen (53), Agnes (16) and Russell (9). He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Evanston, Cook County, IL, living with his daughter Agnes.
He died on November 4, 1950 in Evanston, Cook County, IL. The Springs Valley Herald
(November 9, 1950) reported "William Sherrod Lane, 84, formerly of French Lick died
Saturday, November 4th in an Evanston, Illinois hospital. Mr. Lane had a paralytic
stroke Wednesday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Troy D. Lee, in
Wheeling, Illinois, and was taken to the Evanston hospital immediately for treatment,
but never regained consciousness. Mr. Lane formerly lived in French Lick where he
manufactured soft drinks for a number of years before selling to Taylor and Romain.
He has been spending the winters with his daughter, Mrs. E. E. MacDonald of Bedford
and the summer seasons with Mrs. Lee for several years. The body was returned here
Monday night and lay in state at the Schmutzler Funeral Parlors where services were
conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. George W. Wise of the Christian
Church. Burial was in Ames Cemetery. He is survived by the two daughters mentioned,
and a son, Russell of French Lick, a half sister, Mrs. Lucy Martin of Bicknell, Ind.,
and a brother, Thomas Lane of Orange County." He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
William Sherrod Lane and Ellen Anderson were married on October 2, 1898 in Martin
County, IN (book 6, page 254). Cousins William Sherrod and Melcena Lane married aunt
and nephew Ellen Anderson and Richard Jones. They were divorced in November 1929 in
Orange County, IN. Gary Lane found some of the papers related to the divorce. They
state that Ellen filed in November 1928 (book 48 of the civil court records). Ellen
states in her complaint that W. S. frequently cursed her and struck her several times
that their relationship had been cool for several months, and that she owned the house
at 110 Summit Street in French Lick and also the pop factory and equipment that was in
the basement. She further stated that all of their children were grown and away from
home except for one son, 18, who was living with her. There were a series of counter
complaints, affidavits, court appearances, etc. William insisted that he owned the
house, the pop factory and the equipment. The final judgment was in November 1929.
Ellen Anderson (daughter of Richard M. Anderson and Susan A. Tedrow) was born on
August 24, 1866 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Lost River Township,
Martin County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lost River Township, Martin
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ellen (63)
and Russell (19). She died on April 4, 1943 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at
Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. William Sherrod Lane
and Ellen Anderson had the following children:
113 i. Macy Lillian Lane, born on October 10, 1899.
114 ii. Agnes Ruby Lane, born on September 2, 1904.
115 iii. Russell Lane, born on June 13, 1910.
47. Arvilla Lane was born on July 3, 1872 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on December 26, 1932 in Orange County, IN (book BK-6, page 114). The
Springs Valley Herald (December 29, 1932) reported "Mrs. Arvilla Gollaway, wife
of Worley Golloway, died Monday at her home at the age of 60 years. Death was
caused from the effects of goiter. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ed
Apple Wednesday afternoon at Sulphur Creek with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
She is survived by her husband and ten children Lucy, Alta, Alice, Bernice, Pauline,
Gladys, Floyd, Charles, Henry and Raymond. Schmutzler had charge of funeral
arrangements." The Springs Valley Herald (January 19, 1933) reported "Arvilla Lane
Gollaway, daughter of Jordan and Elizabeth Lane was born July 3, 1872 and departed
this life December 26, 1932. She was united in marriage to Worley Gollaway on January
30, 1889. To this union were born ten children, who with the husband survive.
Besides the husband and children she leaves to mourn her loss 30 grandchildren, one
sister, Mrs. Lucy Martin of Bicknell, Indiana, one brother Thomas Lane of Paoli and
three half sisters in California, one half brother, Sherrod Lane of French Lick. She
bore her suffering patiently for five years. At an early age she was converted and
united with the United Brethren church at Sulpher Creek." She was buried on December
28, 1932 at Sulpher Creek Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Arvilla Lane and Worley Livingston Galloway were married on January 31, 1889 in Orange
County, IN (book H-1, page 142). Worley Livingston Galloway (son of [Unknown] and
Kizzaire Galloway) was born on August 9, 1866 in Kentucky, according to his obituary
and the 1870 (reported by his mother) and 1900 censuses. He reported Indiana in the
1910 census and Virginia in the 1920 and 1930 censuses. He was a farmer. He appeared
in the census in 1870 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Worley (31), Arvilla (27),
William (10), Alice (8), Henry (5), Alta (3), Floyd (1) and his mother Kizzaire (50).
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Worley (41), Arvilla (37), Charles (20), Henry (15), Alta (18) [this is incorrect],
Floyd (10), Lucy (8), Raymond (6), Gladys (5), Pauline (4/12) and his mother Kizzaire
(61). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Worley (51), Arvilla (47), Floyd (21), Raymond (19), Gladys (14), Pauline (10)
and Bernice (7). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Worley (61), Arvilla (57), Pauline (20), Bernice (17), and Glady
s (24) and her children Helen (3) and Billie (5/12). His occupation was house painter.
He died on February 3, 1938 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book BK-7, page 24). The
Springs Valley Herald (February 10, 1938) reported "Worley Galloway was born August 9,
1866 in Kentucky. He departed this life at his home in French Lick, IN February 3, 1938
at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 25 days. At a very young age he migrated to Indiana
and settled in Orange County near French Lick with his grandparents and mother Kizzaire
Galloway, who proceeded him in death eight years ago. He was united in marriage to
Arvilla Lane January 30, 1889. To this union ten children were born. He leaves to mourn
his sudden passing the ten children, 33 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was
greatly devoted to his family and home and lived a most unselfish life for the love and
consideration of his children. He spent most of his life in and near French Lick
engaging for years in the timber and sawmill business, as well as contracting and road
building. A man kindly disposed towards his neighbors and not given to criticism of
his fellowman. His friends will remember that Worley usually wore a smile in good
times or bad, and had a kindly word for all. After a few years of loneliness and
affliction he is gone to join his companion who proceeded him in death December 26,
1932. He was a kind and loving father and husband, a good neighbor and friend.
Sometimes his affection and sorrows in life seemed more than one person should bear,
yet he bore them with patience. Only a few days ago, he told a friend when his
sorrows and loneliness were hard to bear that prayer was his only consolation. Funeral
at Sulphur Creek 2 PM February 6th by the pastor Rev. B. P. Walls assisted by Rev.
C. H. Ivy and burial in Sulphur Creek Cemetery." He was buried on February 6, 1938
at Sulpher Creek Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Arvilla Lane
and Worley Livingston Galloway had the following children:
116 i. William Charles Galloway, born on January 23, 1890.
117 ii. Alice May Galloway, born on August 17, 1891.
118 iii. Henry Delbert Galloway, born on June 4, 1894.
119 iv. Alta Elizabeth Galloway, born in August 1896.
120 v. Floyd Ottis Galloway, born on June 3, 1899.
121 vi. Lucy Kizzaire Galloway, born on May 2, 1901.
122 vii. Raymond Thomas Galloway, born in June 1903.
123 viii. Gladys N. Galloway, born on December 31, 1905.
124 ix. [Female] Galloway, born on February 2, 1908.
125 x. Pauline Galloway, born on December 2, 1909.
126 xi. Bernice Galloway, born on October 24, 1912.
48. Lucy Lane was born in August 1874 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Vigo Township, Knox County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Lucy Lane and George Benjamin Martin were married on December 2, 1891 in Orange
County, IN (book H-1, page 206). George Benjamin Martin (son of Henry Martin and
Margaret Batman) was born in July 1863 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ben (36), Lucy (25), Pearl
(6), Earl (4) and Myrtle (1) living next door to his parents. His occupation was
carpenter. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Vigo Township, Knox County, IN.
It list George (36), Lucy (36), Myrtle (11), Stanley (8), Alice (5) and Jewell (2).
His occupation was carpenter. He died Unknown. Lucy Lane and George Benjamin
Martin had the following children:
127 i. Pearl Martin, born in September 1893.
128 ii. Earl Martin, born in December 1895.
129 iii. Myrtel Martin, born in June 1899.
130 iv. Stanley Martin, born about 1902.
131 v. Alice Martin, born about 1905.
132 vi. Jewel Martin, born about 1908.
49. Thomas Calvin Lane was born on March 12, 1877 in Orange County, IN. The WPA entry
for his marriage listed the year as 1883, although this is clearly incorrect. Some
sources list him as Calvin Thomas. However, he signed his draft registration card
as Thomas Calvin. He was a farmer.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him
as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and black hair. His occupation was
farming for himself. His residence was English, Crawford County, IN.
Steven Stewart reported that Neva Marie Lane told him that Calvin's stepfather,
James Tyndall, made him move out shortly before his mother died. He spent the
next few years in Indiana and Illinois traveling around as a farm laborer.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Thomas (22) living with his mother. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (42), Pearl (32), Marie
(6), Carol (4) and Irene (2). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Southeast
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (52), Pearl (42), Carol (14), Lucy
(12), and Marie (16) and her son Cecil (3/12).
He died on February 2, 1961 in Orange County, IN. The Paoli Republican (February 7,
1961) reported "Final rites are being conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Valeene
Christian church for Calvin Thomas Lane. Mr. Lane, 83, died Saturday night at his
home on Route 1, Paoli, following an illness of eight years. Services are being
conducted by Rev. Elmer Swain and Rev. Donald Wright. Burial in the Valeene Cemetery
is by Swarens Funeral Home of Marengo. Mr. Lane, a retired farmer, was a native of
Orange County. He was a member of the Valeene Church where service are being conducted.
He was a son of Jordon and Elizabeth Walls Lane. Surviving with his wife, Mrs. Pearl
Flick Lane is a daughter, Mrs. Frank Stewart, and a son Carol Lane, both of Route 1,
Paoli; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Martin of Indianapolis; one half-sister, Mrs. Alice Forbes
of Southgate, Calif.; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter,
Mrs. Lucy Denton, died in 1958." He was buried on February 7, 1961 at Bluff Springs
(Valeene) Cemetery in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN.
Thomas Calvin Lane and Hattie Pearl Flick were married on December 24, 1909 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN (book C-15, page 13). The marriage index doesn't list a
date, but Steven Stewart looked up the license at the Orange County Clerk's office.
Hattie Pearl Flick (daughter of John Thomas Flick and Mary C. Lindsey) was born on
September 27, 1887 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 220, which lists the date as
September 26). She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
is listed as single, living with her father, although Steven Stewart reported that she
had married in 1909. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Southeast Township, Orange County,
IN. She died on May 13, 1983 in Orange County, IN. She passed away at the Medco
Medical Center in French Lick, IN. She was buried at Bluff Springs (Valeene) Cemetery
in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. Thomas Calvin Lane and Hattie Pearl Flick
had the following children:
133 i. Neva Marie Lane, born on May 20, 1913.
134 ii. Carol Thomas Lane, born on June 24, 1915.
135 iii. Lucy Irene Lane, born on January 16, 1918.
50. John V. Luttrell was born about 1867 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA. He died before 1920. He was not living
when History Of Idaho was written in 1920.
51. William Martin Luttrell was born about 1871 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA. He died Unknown.
52. Thomas F. Luttrell was born about 1874 in Kansas. He appeared in the census in
1880 in Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA. He died Unknown.
53. Elbert Jackson Luttrell was born about 1876 in Oregon. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in South Boise, Ada County, ID. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Whitney Township, Ada County, ID. It lists Elbert (43), Mary (41)
and Silas (8). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Whitney Township, Ada County, ID.
It lists Elbert (52), Mary (41) and Silas (18).
He died on June 13, 1950 in Boise, Ada County, ID. He was buried in Morris Hill
Cemetery, Boise, ID.
Elbert Jackson Luttrell and Mary A. [Unknown] were married about 1911, according to
the 1930 census. Mary A. [Unknown] was born about 1889 in Oregon. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Whitney Township, Ada County, ID. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Whitney Township, Ada County, ID. She died Unknown. Elbert Jackson Luttrell
and Mary A. [Unknown] had the following children:
136 i. Silas Luttrell, born about 1902.
54. Clarence Luttrell was born about 1879 in Oregon. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Spokane Falls Township, Spokane County, WA. He appeared in the census in 1910
in South Boise, Ada County, ID. He died on April 29, 1914.
55. Lucy J. Luttrell was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
56. Chester Arthur Luttrell was born about 1892 in Oregon. He appeared in the census
in 1910 in South Boise, Ada County, ID. He died Unknown.
57. Lee Oscar Lane was born in January 1876 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Winfred Township, Lake County, SD. It lists Lee (24), Edith
(25) and Lela (1). His occupation was day laborer. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. It lists Lee (36), Edith (38), Lela (11),
Edith (6) and Jessie (2). His occupation was house carpenter.
He died in 1916 in Lyndon, Osage County, KS. He was buried in Lyndon Cemetery, Osage
County, KS.
Lee Oscar Lane and Edith Wilkins were married about 1898, according to the 1910 census.
Edith Wilkins was born in March 1874 in Kansas. The 1900 census lists her birth month
as December, but descendants have reported it as March. She appeared in the census in
1900 in Winfred Township, Lake County, SD. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Los
Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. It lists Edith (47), Lela (20), Edith (15), Jessie
(11), Erline (8) and her father Isaac Wilkins (86). Her occupation was millinery maker.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. She died
Unknown. Lee Oscar Lane and Edith Wilkins had the following children:
137 i. Lela Lane, born in March 1899.
138 ii. Edith Lane, born about 1904.
139 iii. Jessie Lane, born on June 16, 1908.
140 iv. Erline Lane, born about 1912.
58. Thomas A. Lane was born in October 1878 in Kansas. The 1880 census lists his birth
place as Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Junction Township, Osage
County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Agency Township, Osage County, KS.
He died Unknown.
59. Elsie May Lane was born on June 28, 1881 in Quenemo, Osage County, KS. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Agency Township, Osage County, KS. She died on February
24, 1966 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.
60. Asher Lane was born on July 16, 1886 in Quenemo, Osage County, KS. He appeared in
the census in 1900 in Agency Township, Osage County, KS. He died on April 14, 1966
in Springfield, Greene County, MO.
61. Winifred Lane was born on March 8, 1890 in Quenemo, Osage County, KS. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Agency Township, Osage County, KS. She died on May 10, 1948
in Pomona, Franklin County, KS.
62. Lucy Jane Lane was born on March 24, 1878 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lucy
(52) living with her daughter Pearl.
She died on December 24, 1940 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(December 26, 1940) reported "Mrs. Lucy Rogers, 62, widow of Alexander Rogers,
passed away Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Gallie Clay, after a cerebral hemorrhage which struck her around noon that day.
Mrs. Rogers, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Lane, spent her entire life in the
French Lick vicinity and was well known. She was a member of the Christian Church
and while health permitted was an active worker in the church. Funeral services
will be held by Rev. C. W. Parks at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock, followed by a short service and burial at South Liberty. She is survived
by three daughters, Mrs. Marie Barber of Indianapolis, Mrs. Roscoe Kearby and Mrs.
Gallie Clay of French Lick; and two sons, Hugh and Guy Rogers of California. The
Springs Valley Herald (January 2, 1941) reported "In Jackson Township, Orange County
on May 24, 1878 the first of nine children was born to Thomas and Rachel Hobson Lane
and they named her Lucy Jane. Her early life was spent at her birthplace and as the
years flew eight other children were born into their home. On January 16, 1896 she
was married to Alexander Rogers and they moved to their new home and five children
came to bless it. After the death of the mother-in-law, she and her family moved in
to take care of her father-in-law and this she did until his death. Her husband's
health took them to California only to stay one short month before he passed away on
April 22, 1929. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Geneva
Clay in French Lick. On December 24, 1940 she was taken suddenly ill and lasted only
a few hours, slipping peacefully into Eternity at 8:25 on Christmas Eve. She said it
was her time to go and all was well for she was ready for the beautiful transition;
one that we all should work at a lifetime that it might be a beautiful climax; one
with confidence; that our life here will be the only memorial necessary to mark our
passing. Words seem so meaningless when trying to decide a rich, full life so nobly
lived. she was ever busy with the comforts of her family. The beautiful handwork
created by her skillful and ever busy hands is symbolic of the loftiness of her
character. Since early girlhood days she has been a devoted member of her church,
first South Liberty and since coming to French Lick she has made the First Christian
Church her home, where she was ever ready and anxious to do all in her power for the
betterment of God's cause and relieve the suffering of God's children. The years are
fleeting and a brief history of one's life so soon written on paper, but the influence
of a life so nobly lived as this one will last throughout eternity. The world has
been a better place because she lived and worked and loved and now is at peace. Her
children, Mrs. Marie Barber of Indianapolis. Mrs. Zoe Kearby and Mrs. Geneva Clay of
French Lick, Hugh of Azusa, California and Guy of Verdugo City, California, have so
many precious memories to be cherished. In later life she has had grandchildren upon
whom she lavished her love and devotion and found it was returned to her full measure
and pressed down. One great grandchild, Donna Sue Cox, three sisters, Mrs. Maude
Beatty, Mrs. Cloe Anna Beatty, Mrs. Pearl Briner, two brothers, Sampson and Noble Lane
are left here. Her father, mother, Ruth, Grace and William have gone on before." She
was buried at South Liberty Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Lucy Jane Lane and Alexander Rogers were married on January 16, 1896 in Orange County,
IN (book H-1, page 288). They were second cousins. Alexander Rogers (son of Hugh Rogers
and Mary Ann "Polly" Allen) was born on July 22, 1873 in Orange County, IN. He was a
farmer. His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him
as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer.
His residence was RR 2, French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Alexander (26), Lucy (21), Maude (3) and Opal (2). He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Alexander (36), Lucy (31), Maude (13), Opal (11), Thomas (9), Pearl (6) and Guy (3).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Alexander (46), Lucy (41), Thomas (19) and wife Lillian (19), Geneva (16) and Earnest
(12). He died on April 22, 1929 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. The Springs
Valley Herald (May 9, 1929) reported "Alexander Rogers, son of Hugh and Mary Rogers,
was born in Orange County, Indiana, July 22, 1873. God called him to his reward April
22, 1929 at the age of 56 years and 9 months. All of his life was spent as a farmer
in the immediate community of his birth where he is widely known amoung his many friends
. He was married to Lucy J. Lane January 16, 1896. To this home five children were
born, three daughters and two sons, namely, Marie M. Beaty, Zoe Kearby, Geneva R. Clay
of French Lick, Guy E. of Indianapolis and Hugh T. of Los Angeles, California. For
several months he had been in failing health and a few weeks ago went to his son Hugh
in California thinking the change of climate would be helpful to him. This proved to
be of no value and at dawn, on Monday morning April 22, he passed away in a Los Angele
s hospital. He was converted at an early age and was baptized in the faith of the
Church of Christ at South Liberty where he was a faithful member. He served as deaco
n for many, many years and was never absent but very few times the past years and then
only when sick or called away from home to help someone in trouble. The community has
lost a good citizen. The weather was never too bad nor the distance too far, for him
to go and administer to the sick and the suffering. A good man is gone. The home,
community and church will miss him. We cannot know or understand God's plans but our
faith gives us insight in the future and confidence to believe that this kind and
loving father and husband who has made his home here one of paradise for his loved
ones, has gone to prepare for them an eternal home where moth and rust cannot corrupt.
As he loved and adored his grandchildren he now stands waiting with outstretched arms
to receive all who follow in grandfather's footsteps. He leaves to mourn his
departure four sisters, one brother, a devoted wife, two sons, three daughters, two
son-in-laws, three granddaughters, a grandson and a host of relatives and friends.
His mother, father, one brother and two sisters preceded him to the city Beautiful."
He was buried at South Liberty Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Lucy
Jane Lane and Alexander Rogers had the following children:
141 i. Maude Marie Rogers, born on May 22, 1896.
142 ii. Opal Zoe Rogers, born on March 15, 1898.
143 iii. Thomas Hugh Rogers, born on October 4, 1900.
144 iv. Pearl Geneva Rogers, born on June 15, 1903.
145 v. Guy Earnest Rogers, born in 1907.
63. William Franklin Lane was born on December 7, 1880 in Orange County, IN. His World
War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium
height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farming for
himself. His residence was French Lick. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists William (39) and Mary (44) living with his parents. He
died on February 26, 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN (book BK-5, page 306).
He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
William Franklin Lane and Mary Elizabeth Apple were married on November 17, 1918 in
Orange County, IN (book H-5, page 200). Mary Elizabeth Apple was born in 1875 in
Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. living
with her brother, John Apple. She died in 1946 in Orange County, IN (book unknown,
page 64). She was buried at Apple Chapel Cemetery in Greenfield Township, Orange
County, IN.
64. Maude Rebecca Lane was born on March 27, 1883 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on April 7, 1953 in Orange County, IN. Her obituary reported "Maude
Rebecca Lane Beatty was born to Thomas and Rachel Hobson Lane March 27, 1883 near
French Lick and departed this earth April 7, 1953 at the age of seventy years.
She was the third child in a family of nine children. Her childhood was a happy
one and when she grew to young womanhood she was married to Dr. G. S. Beatty.
Many years were spent in Benson County after which they moved to French Lick where
Dr. Beatty died in 1932. In her girlhood days she became a member to the South
Liberty church, later she became a member of the First Christian Church in French
Lick. She was a faithful and tireless worker all the years. She taught a Sunday
school class, attended faithfully the worship services and was choir director.
She was indeed 'a willing hewer of wood and drawer of water' into the congregation.
Her virtues, graces and charms have been as leaven in the hands of the Master for
the leavening of mankind. The words of Martin Luther, 'My heart, when sick and
weary has often been solaced and refreshed by music', may be said by relatives,
friends, acquaintances and even strangers. She has sung for funerals all her life
and was always glad to render that render that service. She shared in her talents,
her home and in many hears god's seeds found warmth and were nurtured by her prayers
and unselfishness and the have blossomed and bore fruit. Maude was a charter member
of A.C. Chapter of P.E.O. Sisterhood and the French Lick Literary Club. Her husband,
father, mother, brothers: William, Sampson and Noble, her sisters, Grace Burch, Ruth
Sturm and Lucy Rogers have all preceded her in death. She leaves two sisters. Cloe
Anna Beatty and Pearl Briner, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends." She
was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Maude Rebecca Lane and Dr. Ulysses Grant Beatty were married on October 5, 1901 in
Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 27). Maude's sister Cloe Lane married U. Grant
Beatty's nephew William H. Beatty (son of George H. Beatty). Maude and Grant
apparently did not have any children. His obituary mentions his wife and siblings,
but no children. Dr. Ulysses Grant Beatty (son of Joseph Beatty and Malinda E.
"Ella" Flick) was born on October 4, 1869 in Orange County, IN. The Ames Chapel
Cemetery transcription shows 1871, but he appears in he 1870 census, which lists his
age as 1. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Grant (29),
his mother Malinda Flick Beatty (76) and a boarder, Fannie Flick (83). He served in
the military about 1918 in World War I. He was a captain in the Medical Corps. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Grant (46) and Maude (38). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Grant (55), Maude (48), nephew William Beatty (40), his
wife Cloe Anna [Lane] (34), and their child William Jr. (12). He died on March 25,
1932 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book FL-4, page 5). The Springs Valley Herald
(October 13, 1932) reported "Grant S. Beatty, well known resident of this place, was
stricken with apoplexy at his home on College Street at an early hour last Friday
morning (March 25, 1932), and died at eight o'clock. Mr. Beatty was 61 years old
and always lived here. For years he was a practicing physician but retired from
active practice of his profession a few years ago. He served with the Medical Corps
of the Army during the World War and was a member of the local post of the American
Legion. Short funeral services were conducted by Rev. Drash of the Christian church
at the home at one o'clock Sunday afternoon, with burial occurring at Ames Cemetery
at two o'clock. E.H. Schmutzler had charge of the funeral arrangements." The Springs
Valley Herald (October 13, 1932) also reported "Grant Simpson Beatty, son of Joseph
and Malinda Beatty passed away Friday morning, March 25 at his home on College Street
at the age of 61 years. He was born and reared on a farm in Jackson township and came
from pioneer stock, his parents being one of the earliest settlers in the county. He
taught in the public schools for a few years and in 1898 graduated from the Louisville
Medical College. His marriage to Maude Lane, daughter of Thomas and Rachel [Hobson]
Lane was a happy one which lasted thru sunshine and shadow throughout the years. He
with his wife came to French Lick in 1915, coming from Freeland Park, Benton County,
Indiana at which place he was engaged in the practice of medicine. He was most
unselfish in his administering to the sick and felt that every call should be answered.
In the first flu epidemic of the country he did real missionary work among the sick of
the community. When our country was called to arms he enlisted and went into service
as captain of the Medical Corps and was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Being fond
of travel, he and his wife visited many interesting places in his own country, with a
trip to Europe a few years ago. For the last five years he was afflicted with chronic
heart ailment the direct cause of death being apoplexy. Besides his wife he leaves
four brothers and many other relatives and friends who mourn the passing of a true
friend. Funeral services were held at the home. Rev. L.F. Drash, assisted by Rev.
Meridith, had charge of the funeral services with a beautiful tribute from Atty. Harry
Carpenter, a close friend of the doctor's. Interment at Ames Chapel with the American
Legion paying last honors." He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
65. Mattie Pearl Lane was born on February 4, 1886 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on September 4, 1967. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Mattie Pearl Lane and Nathan Fred Briner were married on February 28, 1909 in Orange
County, IN (book H-4, page 4). Nathan Fred Briner (son of John W. Briner and Eleanor
Dougherty) was born on November 16, 1887 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Fred (22)
and Pearl (24). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Fred (32), Pearl (33), John (9), Jewel (7), Elizabeth (5) and
Grace (2). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Fred (42), Pearl (44), John (19), Jewell (17), Elizabeth (15), Grace
(13), Donald (10), Rachel (10) and his mother Eleanor Dougherty Briner (84). He died
on November 28, 1979. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Mattie Pearl Lane and Nathan Fred Briner had the following children:
146 i. [Male] Briner, born on December 6, 1909.
147 ii. John Thomas Briner, born on September 27, 1910.
148 iii. Jewel Faith Briner, born on January 3, 1913.
149 iv. Lydia Elizabeth Briner, born on November 21, 1914.
150 v. Grace Irene Briner, born on January 22, 1917.
151 vi. Donald Gene Briner, born on February 23, 1930.
152 vii. Rachel E. Briner, born on July 2, 1923.
66. Grace America Lane was born on August 27, 1888 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She was
educated at Normal School in 1905 French Lick, Orange County, IN. An article in
the Springs Valley Herald (May 5, 1905) listed people who were attending Normal
school. Included in the list were Leora Cope, Ermel Dixon, and Grace Lane. The
Normal school was how people got certificates to teach in elementary schools.
She died on May 29, 1909 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Moore's Ridge
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Grace America Lane and William Andrew Burch were married on July 30, 1908 in Orange
County, IN (book H-4, page 1). William Andrew Burch (son of J. W. Burch and Mary
Cowan) was born on June 19, 1884 in Indiana. His World War I draft registration
card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium height, medium build, blue
eyes and light hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was RR 2, French
Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists William (36), Mary (29), James (8) and Priscilla (3). He died Unknown.
Grace America Lane and William Andrew Burch had the following children:
153 i. John J. Burch, born on May 24, 1909.
67. Sampson Ernest Lane was born on March 9, 1892 in Orange County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height, stout build, blue eyes and dark hair. His occupation was farming
for himself. His residence was Newton Stewart.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Sampson (27),
Maude (30), Joisee (8) and Helen (4). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Sampson (38), Maude (40), Joyce (18), Helen
(14) and Robert (6).
He died on December 20, 1950 in Washington, Daviess County, IN. The Springs Valley
Herald (December 21, 1950) reported "Sampson Lane, 58, passed away Wednesday morning
at 10:00 o'clock in the Washington Hospital where he was taken Tuesday afternoon afte
r suffering a stroke Tuesday morning about ten o'clock. The body will lay in state
at Ritter's Funeral Parlor until Saturday afternoon when services will be held at the
First Christian Church with Dr. G. W. Wise officiating. Interment will be made in Ames
Cemetery. He leaves the wife, Mrs. Maude Lane, two sons and one daughter, Robert Lane
of French Lick, J. P. Lane and Mrs. Helen Wilson of Kansas City, and three sisters,
Mrs. Maude Beatty, Mrs. Pearl Briner and Mrs. Cloe Beatty, all of French Lick." He
was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Sampson Ernest Lane and Maude Alice Parks were married on September 29, 1910 in Orange
County, IN (book H-4, page 14). Maude Alice Parks (daughter of Thomas A. Parks and Mary
E. Gilliatt) was born on September 14, 1889 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. She died on June 7, 1977 in Orange County, IN. The SSDI
lists the year as 1974. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Sampson Ernest Lane and Maude Alice Parks had the following children:
154 i. Joyce Parks Lane, born on September 4, 1911.
155 ii. Helen Ruth Lane, born on September 18, 1915.
156 iii. Robert Thomas Lane, born on March 20, 1924.
68. Cloe Anna Lane was born on November 9, 1895 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on October 28, 1992 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(November 11, 1992) reported "We come today to honor and respect Cloe Anna (Lane)
Beatty, who has lived and served through most of a century. She was born the
eighth of ten children on November 9, 1895 in the home of Thomas and Rachel (Hobson)
Lane. The parents and her brothers Willie, Claude, Sampson and Noble, and her
sisters Lucy Rogers, Maude Beatty, Pearle Briner, Grace Burch, and Ruth Sturm preceded
her in death. With the passing of Aunt Cloe we can say with the poet Holmes,
And if I should live to be
The last leaf upon the tree
In the spring let them smile, as I do now
At the old forsaken bough where I cling.
And so her life has been a mosaic of joy and sadness and her relatives and friends
have been shining jewels along the way. On September 20, 1916, she was married to
William Harrison Beatty and this union was blessed with the birth of one son, William
Harrison Beatty, Jr. Her life was also enriched by the birth of three grandchildren,
William H. Beatty III, Charles T. Beatty, and Anna (Beatty) Shearer, as well as one
great-granddaughter, Emily Shearer. Her husband passed away in 1956, her son in 1986,
and her oldest grandson in 1987. Having been reared in a Christian home, she joined
the South Liberty Church of Christ at an early age. In December 1918 she transferred
her membership to the First Christian Church of French Lick. She continued to be
active in her community as long as health permitted. She was a member of the French
Lick Literary Club, a charter member of A.C. Chapter PEO Sisterhood, the Loyal Workers
class of Beechwood Christian Church, and the Melton Public Library Board. As the years
passed, it became necessary for Aunt Cloe to move to the Kennedy Living Center in
Martinsville, Indiana. On October 28, she just went to sleep, for she had lived almost
a century. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, one great-
granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Years are fleeting and a brief history
of a great life is so soon written on paper, but the influence and example of the life
of Cloe Anna Beatty will last throughout Eternity and the world is a better place
because she lived, worked,loved, and now is at peace." She was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Cloe Anna Lane and William Harrison Beatty were married on September 30, 1916 in Orange
County, IN (book H-5, page 129). Sisters Cloe Anna and Maude Lane married nephew and
uncle William H. and U. Grant Beatty. William Harrison Beatty (son of George H. Beatty
and Eliza Jane Seybold) was born on May 1, 1889 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer
& grocery store owner. His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917)
describes him as medium height, medium build, brown eyes and black hair. His occupation
was postal clerk. His residence was College Street, French Lick. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (30), Chloe (25) and William (2). He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
William (40), Cloe Anna (34) and William (12) living with his uncle and her sister, U.Grant
and Maude Lane Beatty. He died on December 27, 1956 in Orange County, IN. He was buried
at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Cloe Anna Lane and
William Harrison Beatty had the following children:
157 i. William Harrison Beatty II, born on December 19, 1917.
69. Ruth Jewell Lane was born on January 28, 1897 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on May 30, 1923.
Gary Lane reported that she died in childbirth. Ruth Jewell Lane and Albert Sturm
were married Unknown. Albert Sturm was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
70. Noble Thomas Lane was born on February 20, 1900 in Orange County, IN (book H-3,
page 29).
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
tall height, slender build, blue eyes and dark hair. His occupation was steel worker
for the Columbia Steel Company. His residence was RR 2, French Lick, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Noble (19) and
Mabel (17). He lived at Topeka, Shawnee County, KS in 1934, according to Thomas
Lane's obituary.
He died on September 14, 1948 in Washington, Daviess County, IN. Gary Lane reported
that his obituary says he died of a heart attack at the Daviess County Hospital in
Washington, IN, he was the owner of Twin City newsstand in French Lick, and was
survived by three sisters, Mrs. William Beatty, Mrs. Maude Beatty, and Mrs. Pearle
Briner and one brother, Sampson Lane. No wife was mentioned. He was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Noble Thomas Lane and Mabel Fox were married on November 20, 1919 in Clark County,
IN (book 46, page 583). Mabel Fox (daughter of Jerome A. Fox and Louisa Noblitt)
was born on September 13, 1900 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Noble Thomas Lane and
Mabel Fox had the following children:
158 i. Carl Richard Lane, born on July 9, 1920.
159 ii. Mary Letty Lane, born on February 28, 1923.
Noble Thomas Lane and Lucy Ellen Newton were married before 1948. Lucy Ellen Newton
(daughter of George W. Newton and Sarah E. Teaford) was born on December 21, 1900 in
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. She died on July 15, 1977 in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. The Paoli
Republican (July 19, 1977) reported "Lucy Ellen Lane died Friday, July 15, age 76, at
Hauck House in Bedford. Parents were George and Sara Teaford Newton. Survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Norman Brock and Mrs. Lorraine Charnes of Bedford and one son, Jimmy
Marshall of Chatold, ID, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren." She was buried
at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
FOURTH GENERATION
71. James F. Brent was born in July 1892 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Valley Township, Grant County, OK. He died Unknown.
72. Lillie M. Brent was born in April 1894 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
73. Walter T. Marlette was born in May 1881 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. His occupation was
timberman. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY.
It lists Walter (28) living with his parents. His occupation was clothing salesman.
The Paoli Weekly News (September 3, 1887) reported "Walter, the little six-year-old
boy of Martin V. and Emma Marlett, met with a serious accident on last Saturday
evening, while watering some horses. The little boy was put upon one that was always
considered safe. While returning home, the horse became frightened at a paper that
was being tossed near the ground by the wind just in front of the animal on which the
little boy was riding. After a few wicked attempts the little boy was thrown to the
ground, breaking the arm midway between his wrist and elbow. A physician was called
and the broken arm was nicely and neatly bound up, and a speedy recovery is much
hoped for." He died Unknown.
74. Zadie Marlette was born on July 14, 1885 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 156).
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. She
died Unknown.
75. Bashie Marlette was born in September 1890 in Indiana. She reported Arkansas in the
1910 census. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Her
occupation was spinner at a woolen mill. She died Unknown.
76. Hubbard H. Marlette was born in October 1894 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. His occupation was grocery clerk. He died Unknown.
77. Jessie Marlette was born in June 1898 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1900
in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. She died Unknown.
78. Myrtle Marlette was born about 1884 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910
in Thomson Township, Scotland County, MO. She died Unknown.
79. Ernest Marlette was born about 1886 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Thomson Township, Scotland County, MO. He died Unknown.
80. Arthur Marlette was born about 1888 in Indiana. Were Arthur and Ethel twins? He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Thomson Township, Scotland County, MO. He died
Unknown.
81. Ethel Marlette was born about 1888 in Indiana. Were Ethel and Arthur twins? She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Thomson Township, Scotland County, MO. She died
Unknown.
82. Floyd Bernard Seybold was born on June 27, 1890 in Orange County, IN, according to
the SSDI. The cemetery transcription lists only the year, 1890. Given his parents
marriage date, this date may be incorrect. His World War I draft registration card
(dated June 5, 1917) describes him as tall height, slender build, dark blue eyes and
light hair. His occupation was glass bottle blower for the Root Glass Company. His
residence was 1648 S. 4th, Terre Haute, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Harrison Township, Vigo County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Harrison
Township, Vigo County, IN. It lists Floyd (30) and Kathrine (33). His occupation was
electrician at a machine shop. He died in May 1964 in Delaware County, IN. He was
buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Floyd
Bernard Seybold and Katie McBride were married on June 30, 1913 in Vigo County, IN
(book 35, 351). Katherine “Katie” McBride was born on April 12, 1886 in Ireland.
She immigrated to the United States in 1904, according to the 1920 census, which also
reports that she was naturalized. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Harrison
Township, Vigo County, IN. She died Unknown.
83. Mabel Pearl Seybold was born on June 13, 1893 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Harrison Township, Vigo County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on April 14, 1976 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. Leslie Self Dalton
reported that Mabel's daughter Shirley found her dead in the bathroom. The Springs
Valley Herald (date unknown) reported "Mabel Pearl Baxter, 82, a resident of French
Lick died Tuesday evening at her home. Death was believed to have resulted from a
heart attack. She was born June 13, 1893, in Orange County, the daughter of Robert
and Rebecca Marlette Seybold. She married Volney Baxter and he died November 1944.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Sanders of French Lick, and Mrs. Helen
Smirlis of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; a half brother Mr. Winston Seybold of French Lick,
a half sister Mrs. Marguerite Ragans of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Friday at the Brosmer Drabing
Funeral Home in French Lick, with Rev. Lloyd Hustler officiating. Burial will be in
Ames Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home anytime." She was buried
at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Mabel Pearl Seybold and William Volney Baxter were married on June 24, 1913 in Orange
County, IN (book C-16, page 9). William Volney Baxter (son of William Madison Baxter
and Sarah Elizabeth Case) was born on October 6, 1888 in Orange County, IN. The 1900
census lists the year as 1887. He was head chef at the famous West Baden Hotel, which
closed circa 1930, during the Great Depression. He then traveled during the seasons.
He was Executive Chef at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI, for many summers. At
the time, the Grand Hotel was the largest resort in the world and served as many as
3000 meals per day. During the winter, he traveled to Clearwater, FL, where he served
as head chef at the Fort Harrison Hotel and at a hotel in West Palm Beach as well. His
World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as tall height,
medium build, blue eyes and red hair. His occupation was cook at the French Lick
Springs Hotel. His residence was Walnut Street, French Lick. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Volney (32), Mabel (26), Geraldine (5) and
Helen (10/12). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Volney (41), Mabel (36), Helen (11), Kathleen (7) and Shirley (4). He
died on November 21, 1944 in Palm Beach, FL. The Springs Valley Herald (November 23,
1944) reported "Word was received here Tuesday evening of the sudden death of Volney
Baxter of French Lick who passed away at Clearwater, Florida following a stroke early
in the day. His family had started to the bedside upon word of the stroke, but
returned last night from Evansville when notified he had passed away. Mr. Baxter had
gone to Florida for the winter. He has been a chef in leading resort hotels of the
country for many years, but made his home in French Lick. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed at this time. The body will arrive from Florida today. He is
survived by his wife and three daughters, Helen, Katheryn and Shirley, four brothers
and two sisters." The Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) reported "Sunday
afternoon the Christian church was packed to capacity with friends for the funeral of
Volney Baxter, 56, who died at West Palm Beach, Florida, November 21. The rites were
conducted by Rev. C. W. Parks. Interment was in the Ames cemetery with Ritter & Son as
funeral directors." The same issue reported "William Volney Baxter was born October 6,
1886 near French Lick, Indiana. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Case Baxter.
He passed away in Palm Beach, Florida November 21, 1944 at the age of 56. One sister,
Grace Sanders, and one brother, Everett, preceded him in death. He leaves four
brothers and two sisters, Joe and Mrs. Mabel King of French Lick; Morton of Franklin,
Ind.; Arthur of Palm Beach, Florida; Mrs. Pearle Eastman of Los Angeles, Calif. and
Silver a prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippine Islands. He was married to Mabel
Seybold in 1913 and being a happy, cheerful father with a good mother, they made a
happy home. To this home came Geraldine, Mrs. Helen Smiries, Kathleen and Shirley Ann.
Geraldine died in early childhood. He also leaves a little granddaughter, Angela,
whom he loved dearly. He became a member of the First Christian Church at French
Lick during the pastorate of Rev. N. L. Collins. His work was such that he could
not attend church regularly, but he greatly appreciated the fellowship and inspiration
of the good things in life and always commented on them. He enjoyed songs and was a
singer himself. He was an affectionate and loving father, very devoted, well known
and beloved by his family and a large circle of friends. He began as a cook in the
French Lick Spring Hotel and as the years went on he advanced until he was an expert
in his profession of chef and served some of the largest hotels in a most efficient
way. His counsel and advice will be missed from the highest official to the lowest
worker. When a friend passes into the Great Beyond we suffer an irreplaceable loss.
Something fine and precious goes out of our lives forever. This is particularly the
case when a man like Volney Baxter dies for he had a great genius for friendship, and
today there is mourning in many households for the man who never forgot his friends,
who rejoiced with them in their gladness and wept with them in their sorrows, who
stood by them in every time of trouble and whose warm handclasp was that of a brother."
He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Mabel
Pearl Seybold and William Volney Baxter had the following children:
160 i. Amy Geraldine Baxter, born on May 25, 1914.
161 ii. Helen Elizabeth Baxter, born on April 1, 1919.
162 iii. Kathleen Joan "Kay" Baxter, born on April 24, 1923.
163 iv. Shirley Ann Baxter, born on October 10, 1925.
84. Ollis R. Seybold was born in 1895 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ollis (6) living with
grandparents Josephus and Nancy Parks Seybold. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Harrison Township, Vigo County, IN. He died on March 5, 1913 in Orange County,
IN (book H-23, page 54). He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
85. Nellie Harriet Seybold was born on December 22, 1897 in Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Nellie (3) living with grandparents Josephus and Nancy Parks Seybold. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in Harrison Township, Vigo County, IN. She died on August 5,
1932 in Ft. Wayne, Allen County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (August 25, 1932)
reported "Nellie Harriett Seybold, daughter of Robert and Rebecca V. Seybold, was
born December 22, 1897 and departed this life August 5, 1932, being 34 years, 7 months
and 13 days of age. Hattie had been an invalid since her infancy. Her mother died
when Hattie was three years of age. Her father and relatives took care of her as best
they could until she was twelve years old, when it was thought best to put her in an
institution for treatment. Consequently she was sent to Fort Wayne to a school for
her class, where she remained for 22 years, until her death. Under this method of
treatment she made progress until about six months ago, when her general health began
to fail, causing her sudden death on August 5th. Hattie was of a loving disposition.
She realized her serious condition. She never forgot a person, though a stranger, who
showed her a kindness. She leaves to mourn her departure her father, one sister, Mrs.
Mabel P. Baxter of Mackinaw Island, Mich., one brother, Floyd B. of Winchester, Ind.
Her mother and two brothers, Ollis R. and Laurel W., preceded her in death."
86. Laurel Wayne Seybold was born on November 7, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page
26, which lists the date as November 5). His World War I draft registration card
(dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and
light hair. His occupation was farm laborer. His residence was Youngs Creek, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Laurel (6/12) living with grandparents Josephus and Nancy Parks Seybold. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Laurel (10)
living with grandparents Josephus and Nancy Parks Seybold. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Laurel (20) living with
grandparents Josephus and Nancy Parks Seybold. He died on October 8, 1930 in Cedar
Rapids, Linn County, IA. His father wrote this upon Laurel's death, "He went to the
Northwest, chiefly in Chicago, to secure employment (about 1920). Last February he
went to California, which he did not find to his liking, and was on his way back to
Chicago when he was suddenly stricken with appendicitis. He fell into the hands of
a stranger - a Samaritan who took him to a hospital at Cedar Rapids, Ia. These
strangers did all they could to save his life but failed." The Springs Valley Herald
(October 9, 1930) reported "The body of Laurel Seybold, son of Robert Seybold of French
Lick, is expected to arrive here today from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he died Tuesday
from the effects of an appendicitis operation. Young Seybold had been on his way to
French Lick when he was taken suddenly ill in the Iowa town. He was rushed to a hospital,
and seemed well on the way to recovery when a relapse set in." The Springs Valley Herald
(October 16, 1930) reported "Laurel Wayne, son of Robert and Rebecca V. Seybold was born
November 7th, 1899 and departed this life October 8th, 1930 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, being
30 years, 11 months and 1 day of age. At 6 months of age his mother crossed the great
beyond and left the babe in care of his grandmother, Nancy Seybold, who spent many
anxious moments for his care. As soon as he was old enough she sent him to school and
taught him right from wrong. Early in life he confessed his Savior and was baptized
with him in Christian immersion and became a member of the Church of Christ at South
Liberty. He had no enemy. Everybody was his friend. Last February he went to
California, which he did not find to his liking and was on his way back to Chicago,
when he was stricken with appendicitis, and was rushed to Mercy Hospital at Cedar
Rapids, Iowa where the people did everything they could to save his life, but failed.
He leaves to mourn his departure his grandmother, Nancy Seybold, his father, Robert
Seybold, brother Floyd R. of Fairmont, West Va., sister Mabel P. Baxter of West Baden,
Ind., sister Nellie H. Seybold of Fort Wayne, Ind., besides a host of relatives and
friends - His mother and brother Ollis Randolph having preceded him in death."
87. Paul Lee Marlette was born on March 26, 1897 in Orange County, IN, according to his
draft registration card and the SSDI. His grave stone reports March 31.
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1918) describes him as tall
height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. He was employed by William C. Durham
(probably farming). His residence was Route F, Lafayette, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Paul (33),
Anise (29) and Harold (6).
He died on December 2, 1972. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Paul Lee Marlette and Anise J. Owens were married about 1918. They were married
by the time Paul completed his draft registration card on June 5, 1918. Anise J.
Owens was born on October 26, 1900 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1930 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died in March 1973 in Orange
County, IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. Paul Lee Marlette and Anise J. Owens had the following children:
164 i. Harold F. Marlette, born on July 26, 1923.
88. Alta P. Marlette was born in January 1899 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Geneseo Township, Tama County, IA.
She died Unknown.
Alta P. Marlette and William E. McBride were married on March 9, 1918 in Orange
County, IN (book C-18, page 257). William E. McBride (son of Charles E. McBride
and Flora E. Parks) was born on August 20, 1896 in Orange County, IN. His World
War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium
height, medium build, gray eyes and light hair. His occupation was farm laborer.
His residence was Greenbrier, Orange County, IN, although it was noted that he
was working on a farm in Redwood County, MN at the time and had registered with
the board there. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Geneseo Township, Tama
County, IA. It lists William (23), Alta (20) and Junita (11/12). His occupation
was farm laborer. He died Unknown. Alta P. Marlette and William E. McBride had
the following children:
165 i. Juanita McBride, born in 1919.
89. Glenn H. Marlette was born in 1902 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Glenn
(28), Mary (22), Mary (3) and Betty (1). His occupation was chauffeur for the
West Baden Hotel.
He died on February 28, 1959. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Glenn H. Marlette and Mary Crowe were married about 1925, according to the 1930
census. Mary Crowe (daughter of Henry Clay Crowe and Ella Toliver) was born on
March 5, 1908 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on November 28, 1995 in Orange County,
IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. Glenn H. Marlette and Mary Crowe had the following children:
166 i. Mary G. Marlette, born about 1927.
167 ii. Betty Carol Marlette, born about 1929.
90. Banks Marlette was born on October 15, 1907 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. It lists Banks (22) and Anna
(18). His occupation was operator at a steel mill.
He died on April 13, 1973. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Banks Marlette and Anna T. Parks were married about 1929, according to the 1930
census. They were divorced about 1950. Anna T. Parks (daughter of John Bloomer
Parks and Alta Z. King) was born on November 24, 1911 in Orange County, IN (book
H-10, page 88). She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. She
died on February 8, 1953 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. The headline of the Chicago
Sun-Times (February 9, 1953) read "Find Woman, 41, Slain In Woods". The accompanying
article reported "An attractive 41-year-old woman who had just returned from a Florida
vacation was found strangled Sunday in the Bemis Woods Forest Preserve near suburban
Western Springs. She was identified at the county morgue by her former husband, Banks
Marlette, as Mrs. Anna Marlette Berndt. Police were questioning her present husband,
Waldemar Berndt, 37, a butcher in an I.G.A. market at 59th and Maplewood. Berndt has
been separated from his wife since November and lived with his mother, Mrs. Elsa
Berndt, 5120 Talman. Berndt was in a state of near-collapse, the police said. Mrs.
Berndt was strangled with her own flimsy red and white kerchief, knotted tightly about
her neck. A second dainty handkerchief was stuffed in her mouth. Marlette, 45, of
5004 Aberdeen, said his former wife motored to Florida three weeks ago with two women
friends. She was due to return here at 5 a.m. Sunday by plane. The identification
was made after the victim's half-burned suitcase was found by Joseph White, 5938 S.
Maple wood, in a wooded area near the Des Plaines River. White said he was walking
near the river about three-fourths of a mile north of Archer near Western Springs
when he found a cosmetic case. Nearby were a pair of glasses, make-up articles and
bits of partly burned clothing. White said he began searching the area and then
found the suitcase about 300 feet from the river. It was burned on one end and about
the handle. Severed letters were found in the suitcase and were being examined by
police. The police said Berndt told them his wife had phoned from Florida, asking
him to meet her plane at 5:39 a.m. Sunday. Berndt told the police he set his alarm,
perparatory to meeting the plane, but then decided not to get up because he had been
up late Saturday night. He added he was afraid Marlette might also be at the airport
and 'there might be trouble'. Marlette told authorities that he an Mrs. Berndt were
divorced three years ago. Police found $120 in crisp new bills in her purse. Chief
Daniel Conway of the Forest Preserve Rangers said she apparently had been killed early
Sunday in a car. The body then was dumped, he said, in the spot where it was found.
The death scene is about eight miles east of the Chicago city limits at 3500 south.
Police were searching for witnesses who might have seen Mrs. Berndt leave the plane
on which she was due to arrive from her vacation. Dr. Jerome Kearns, chief coroner's
physician, said there was no evidence of rape. The body was found by Raymond Scantlen,
29, who lives in a trailer camp near Elmhurst. Scantlen told police he had driven to
the Forest Preserve and saw the body while walking on a footpath. The discovery was
made at 10:20 a.m. The coroner's office estimated that Mrs. Berndt had been dead four
or five hours. The victim was wearing a red cloth coat with mouton fur collar and
cuffs, a gray suit with horizontal pin stripes, nylon stockings, red alligator high-
heeled shoes, a white blouse, girdle and pink slip. None of the clothing was in
disarray. A pearl earring was on her right ear. A matching earring was found severa
feet west of the path. Chief Conway theorized that Mrs. Berndt had been riding in a
car with a man - that they quarreled - and that the argument led to a blow on her
cheek. Mrs. Berndt's face was discolored on the cheek. Conway said that the man
then apparently seized the handkerchief from Mrs. Berndt and used it to kill her.
Forest Preserve Ranges found a scrap of paper near the body which bore the name of
a Hinsdale man. The clue proved worthless, however, when they discovered the man
had lost the paper while practicing woodlore in the area several days ago with his
Boy Scout son. Police said that the soles of Mrs. Berndt's shoes were dry when she
was found on the slushy ground, indicating she had been carried there. Marlette
said that his former wife lived at 5835 S. Mozart, where she operated a beauty shop.
He added that he and his ex-wife have a son, Donald, 21, a machinist, and a 9-year-
old daughter, Linda. Donald's wife, Emily, 19, of 5004 S. Aberdeen, said Mrs. Bendt
last visited their home Jan. 17, the day after Donald's 21st birthday. At that time,
Emily said, Mrs. Berndt said she was separated from her husband and that she 'was
through with men.' 'I don't intend to date any men and never plan to get married
again,' the daughter-in-law quoted Mrs. Berndt as saying." Her death notice in the
Chicago Daily Tribune (February 11, 1953) reported "Ann Marlette Berndt, 5835 S.
Mozart, wife of Walter Berndt, mother of Donald and Linda Marlette, daughter of Alta
and John Parks of French Lick, Ind., sister of Mrs. Velva Lynn. At chapel, 316 W.
63d Street at Harvard Avenue, until 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Services and
interment at French Lick, Ind." Banks Marlette and Anna T. Parks had the following
children:
168 i. Living Marlette, born on January 16, 1932.
169 ii. Living Marlette, born about 1944.
91. Walter Lane was born on February 24, 1904 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book
H-9, page 12). Charles and Walter were born in a house on Monon Street (now Larry
Bird Blvd.) in French Lick. The property is now part of the Springs Valley
Consolidated School Corporation. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. Walter Lane and Mary Vera Wilson
were married on June 6, 1932 in Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS. Mary Vera Wilson
was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
92. Charles Clifton Lane was born on August 25, 1906 in French Lick, Orange County, IN.
Charles and Walter were born in a house on Monon Street (now Larry Bird Blvd.) in
French Lick. The property is now part of the Springs Valley Consolidated School
Corporation.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Charles (23), Thelma (23) and Norman (2/12). His occupation was printer for the
Springs Valley Herald.
He died on October 12, 1982 in Sidell, Vermilion County, IL. He was buried at Mt.
Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Charles Clifton Lane and Thelma Clapp were married on February 2, 1929 in French
Lick, Orange County, IN. Thelma Clapp (daughter of Riley Clapp and Luella Nicholson)
was born on June 3, 1906 in Hillham, Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on August 31, 1992 in
Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. She was buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. Charles Clifton Lane and Thelma Clapp had the following
children:
170 i. Norman Gary Lane, born on February 19, 1930.
171 ii. Living Lane, born on September 9, 1934.
93. Marion Wilford Lane was born on August 25, 1909 in French Lick, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
died on April 30, 1916 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book FL-2, page 14). He
was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
94. Harry Gladden Lane was born on December 4, 1895 in Orange County, IN. His World War
I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as tall height, slender
build, light brown eyes and light brown hair. His occupation was mercantile clerk.
His residence was French Lick. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Harry (24) and Beda (25) living next door to his parents. His
occupation was hotel clerk. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Harry (34), divorced, rooming in the Jackson boarding house.
His occupation was mercantile clerk. He died on November 22, 1934 in New Albany, Floyd
County, IN. The Paoli Republican (Thursday, November 29, 1934) reported "Harry G. Lane,
aged 38, living three miles west of Paoli, was killed in an automobile accident on state
road 150 last Thursday night. The accident occurred on Monastry hill, six miles north
of New Albany. An hour before the accident the car containing Mr. Lane and his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lane of West Baden, had figured in another mishap. Returning to West
Baden from New Albany, the Lanes narrowly escaped injury when another vehicle sideswiped
their machine near Palmyra. The other machine did not stay and leaving Mrs. Lane at a
Palmyra hotel the father and son trailed the car to New Albany where it was lost in
traffic .... it was on the return trip to Palmyra that the car plunged down a 30-foot
embankment, struck a tree and overturned, pinning the father under the car. Harry Lane
suffered a fractured skull and was dead when taken from the machine. Perry Lane, who
had sounded the car's horn thirty minutes before help came, was taken to St. Edward's
hospital in New Albany." He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Harry Gladden Lane and Florence [Unknown] were married Unknown.
Florence [Unknown] was born about 1895 in Sweden. The 1920 census states that she
immigrated to the United States in 1914. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Her occupation was manicurist at the hotel. She died
Unknown. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. The cemetery transcription doesn't list any dates.
95. [Male] Lane was born on December 26, 1896 in Orange County, IN. He died on December 27,
1896 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN.
96. Lois Aleen Lane was born on May 6, 1898 in Orange County, IN. Some sources report her
middle name as Aline.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in Lyons Township, Cook County, IL. She appeared in the census in
1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She lived at Michigan City, LaPorte
County, IN, in 1934, according to Harry Lane's obituary. She lived at Lafayette,
Tippecanoe County, IN, in 1945, according to Mary Breeden Lane's obituary. She was
still there in 1976 according to Mabel Lane Beck's obituary.
She died on February 23, 1999 in Indiana.
Lois Aleen Lane and Ralph Edward Healy were married on May 31, 1916 in Orange County,
IN (book H-5, page 123). Ralph Edward Healy (son of Wolcomb Healy and Francis Elliott)
was born on July 3, 1893 in Rhode Island. His World War I draft registration card
(dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium height, slender build, blue eyes and light
hair. His occupation was golf instructor for the West Baden Springs Company. His
residence was West Baden, IN He appeared in the census in 1920 in Lyons Township, Cook
County, IL. It lists Ralph (27), Aline (22) and Frances (2). He appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Ralph (36), Aline (32),
Frances (13) and Betty (6). His occupation was clerk at the Indiana Club. He died in
April 1969 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN. Lois Aleen Lane and Ralph Edward Healy
had the following children:
172 i. Frances Ellen Healy, born on January 25, 1917.
173 ii. Betty L. Healy, born about 1924.
97. Mabel Louise Lane was born on December 19, 1901 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Center Township, Marion County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mabel
(28) and Catherine (10).
She died on March 25, 1976 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA. Her obituary says
"Mrs. Mabel Lane Beck, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lane of this community,
died March 25 in Pasadena, California, where she had resided for the past 27 years.
Burial was held on March 29 in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
She is survived by a daughter, Catherine McRae of San Francisco, a sister Aleen Healy
of Lafayette, cousins and nieces."
Mabel Louise Lane and Charles Beck were married in 1919. Charles Beck was born about
1895 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Center Township, Marion County,
IN. It lists Charles (25), Mabel (18) and Mary (3/12). His occupation was clothing
store salesman. He died before 1930, based on the fact that Mabel is listed as a widow
in the 1930 census. Mabel Louise Lane and Charles Beck had the following children:
174 i. Mary Catherine Beck, born about 1920.
98. [Male] Livengood was born on July 20, 1891 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 320,
no first name is listed). He died before 1900 in Orange County, IN, based on the
fact that he doesn't appear with the family in any of the censuses.
99. Ethel Alleen Livengood was born on December 24, 1904 in French Lick, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
died on March 3, 1922 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(March 9, 1922) reported, in part, "Mr. Livengood and his daughter, accompanied by
Geneva Rogers and Elvis Parks, had left this city about six o'clock Friday morning
for Bedford to attend the sectional Basketball Tournament to be held there that day.
When they met a car on the road about four miles north of Mitchell they drove near
the edge of the concrete pavement of the road bed in passing it and owing to the icy
condition the car skidded and turned over. Mr. Livengood was pinned under the steering
wheel and his chest was crushed. Death came to him instantly. Miss Ethel was caught
across the back by the edge of the car and her back broken and internally injured.
An ambulance was called from Bedford, but she died before reaching the hospital."
She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
100. [Male] Lane was stillborn on July 22, 1905 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book
H-9, pages 20 and 25, book BK-8, page 115, no first name is given in any of the
listings). He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN, with his parents.
101. Chester Gwynn Lane was born on November 2, 1906 in French Lick, Orange County, IN
(book H-6, page 38).
He graduated from French Lick High School, Orange County, IN, in 1925.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Chester (23), Ermel (23) and James (1). They were renting a house at 217
Walnut Street in French Lick. His occupation was clerk at the Indiana Club.
He and his brother Clarence owned two gambling establishments, the Club Chateau
in West Baden and the Green Acres Club in French Lick (their uncle, Perry C. Lane
operated the Indiana Club, directly across from the Chateau Club). Both of them
worked for a brief time at casinos in Lake Tahoe, NV and Las Vegas, NV. The Green
Acres Club was only open for a short while. Bowing to pressure from the
authorities, Chester converted the building into a motel around 1954. This
building burned to the ground in 1959 during a flood, and a new motel was built.
Ermel Lane retired and sold the motel in 1975. As of 2006, it was still named
Lane's Motel.
He died on June 24, 1963 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. He was buried on June 26,
1963 at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, on son
Bob’s birthday.
Chester Gwynn Lane and Hattie Ermel Toliver were married on November 25, 1927 in
Shoals, Martin County, IN. Harry Lane reported that Ermel worked as a ticket-
taker at the local cinema in high school and Chester used to hang around and
"pester" her. Eventually they started dating. James Lane asked Ermel why she
and Chester were married in Shoals and vaguely recalls being told something about
it not appearing in the local paper if they were married out of the county.
Hattie Ermel Toliver (daughter of William Maxfield "Bill" Toliver and Lavinia
Elma "Viney" Stackhouse) was born on October 22, 1906 in West Baden, Orange
County, IN. She graduated from French Lick High School, Orange County, IN,
in 1924. She received a BA, Secondary Education (Math, Latin) degree in 1928
at Indiana University, Bloomington, Monroe County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
on October 24, 2000 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. The Terre Haute Tribune
(October 2000) reported "Hattie "Ermel" Toliver Lane, 94, of West Baden died at
11:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in Medco Center in French Lick. She was the
former owner of Lanes Motel in West Baden for 16 years. She was born Oct. 22,
1906, in Orange County to William M. Toliver and Lavina Stackhouse. Her husband,
Chester G. Lane, died June 24, 1963. Survivors include three sons, James E. Lane
of Terre Haute, C. Robert Lane of Palmyra, Va., and Harry Lee Lane of Alexandria,
Va.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in
death by her parents. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Baden, and
graduated from Indiana University. She taught school one year. Services are 2
p.m. today, in the church, with Pastor Bob Harting officiating. Burial is in Ames
Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services, in the church. If friends
so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of West
Baden or to the Melton Public Library. Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick
assisted with arrangements." She was buried on October 27, 2000 at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Chester Gwynn Lane and Hattie
Ermel Toliver had the following children:
175 i. James Edward "Jim" Lane, born on August 1, 1928.
176 ii. Living, born on June 26, 1931.
177 iii. Lving Lane, born on February 3, 1938.
102. Clarence Philip Shively "Bud" Lane was born on January 22, 1909 in French Lick,
Orange County, IN (book H-12, page 4).
He was a gambling club owner. He and his brother Chester owned two gambling
establishments, the Club Chateau in West Baden and the Green Acres Club in French
Lick (their uncle, Perry C. Lane operated the Indiana Club, directly across from
the Chateau Club). Both of them worked for a brief time at casinos in Lake Tahoe,
NV and Las Vegas, NV.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Clarence (22) and Grace (22). His occupation was clerk at the Indiana Club.
He died on February 23, 1953 in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. The Springs Valley
Herald (February 26, 1953) reported "Clarence (Bud) Lane, 44, died in Las Vegas,
Nevada, Monday morning about 4 o'clock. Bud had worked Sunday night until 3 A.M.
and on returning home entered the bathroom to prepare for bed and collapsed from
a heart attack. He had complained during the day Sunday that he was not feeling
up to par, but did not think it serious. His son and daughter, Buddy Joe and Ann
were living with him in the same motor court as were his brother Chester and wife.
Lane was a student of the French Lick High School from 1923 to 1927, a former partner
with this brother Chester in the Club Chateau, West Baden and the Green Acres Club in
French Lick." He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
Clarence Philip Shively "Bud" Lane and Grace Springer were married on January 7, 1929
in Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN. Her brother Harley married Amy Winefred Toliver.
Grace Springer (daughter of Charles Andrew Springer and Estella Pearl Denny) was born
on December 26, 1908 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. Some sources report the date
as December 12, 1907. Buddy Joe Lane reported that she was born at home. She appeared
in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on June 11, 1989 in Paoli,
Orange County, IN. Buddy Joe Lane reported that she died at the Orange County Hospital.
She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Clarence Philip Shively "Bud" Lane and Grace Springer had the following children:
178 i. Living Lane, born on May 24, 1931.
179 ii. Living Lane, born on January 10, 1936.
180 iii. Buddy Joe Lane, born on January 4, 1944.
103. Edith Rosemary Lane was born on March 27, 1914 in French Lick, Orange County, IN
(book H-12, page 28).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
graduated from French Lick High School, Orange County, IN, in 1933.
She died on November 16, 1996 in Denver, Denver County, CO. She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Edith Rosemary Lane and Herbert Bledsoe were married on March 28, 1935. Herbert
Bledsoe (son of Benjamin Harrison Bledsoe and Margaret "Maggie Mae" Morgan) was
born on August 5, 1911 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on October 22, 1985. He was
buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Edith
Rosemary Lane and Herbert Bledsoe had the following children:
181 i. Benjamin Lane Bledsoe, born on October 2, 1935.
182 ii. Living Bledsoe, born on January 12, 1939.
104. Charles W. Jackson was born on February 21, 1908 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 6). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died on August 6, 2002 in
Paoli, Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (August 14, 2002) reported
"Funeral services were held Friday at Paoli Friends Meeting for Charles W. Jackson, 94,
Paoli, who died Aug. 6 at Paoli Health & Living Community. Born in Orange County on
Feb. 21, 1908, he was the son of John A. and Mary Marleta Lane Jackson. He married
Lucille Beatty and she preceded him in death. He then married Betty Magner on April 1,
1978, and she survives. He was retired from Indiana Natural Gas Company and was a
member of the Orange County Historical Society, the Elks Club and Paoli Friends Meeting.
Surviving with the wife are two sons, Maurice Jackson of Plainfield and Larry Jackson
of French Lick; one stepson, David Magner of Marion, one daughter, Sally Hope Brinkworth
of Paoli; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death
with the first wife were his parents and two sisters, Louise Jackson and Ava Weeks.
James Walters and Pastor Dan Smetzer officiated the service, with burial in Paoli
Community Cemetery."
105. Alice Louise Jackson was born on July 30, 1911 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page
80). She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She
died Unknown. Her brother Charles' 2002 obituary stated that she had previously
passed away.
106. Ione M. Hobson was born in February 1886 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1900
in Morton Township, Ottawa County, KS. She died Unknown.
107. Lester Hobson was born about 1901 in Washington. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Valley
Township, Linn County, KS. He died Unknown.
108. Ada Hobson was born about 1903 in Oklahoma. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Valley
Township, Linn County, KS. She died Unknown.
109. Jesse Hobson was born about 1905 in Oklahoma. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Melvern Township, Osage County, KS. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Valley
Township, Linn County, KS. He died Unknown.
110. Estelle S. Hobson was born about 1913 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Melvern, Osage County, KS. She died Unknown.
111. W. C. Hobson was born about 1915 in Kansas. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Melvern, Osage County, KS. He died Unknown.
112. Ione M. Hobson was born about 1918 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Melvern, Osage County, KS. She died Unknown.
113. Macy Lillian Lane was born on October 10, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page
26, which lists the date as October 12).
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on October 10, 1988 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Macy Lillian Lane and Ernest Earl McDonald were married on June 15, 1919 in Orange
County, IN (book H-6, page 15). Ernest Earl McDonald (son of David J. McDonald and
Margaret J. Brown) was born on September 8, 1898 in Indiana. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Earl (21) and
Masie (20). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Earl (31), Macy (30), Jean (10) and Marilyn (5). He died on
January 9, 1985. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Macy Lillian Lane and Ernest Earl McDonald had the following
children:
183 i. Mayme June McDonald, born on March 8, 1920.
184 ii. Living McDonald, born about 1925.
114. Agnes Ruby Lane was born on September 2, 1904 in Orange County, IN. Her marriage
record reports the year as 1902, but her grave stone and the 1910 census indicate
that 1904 is the proper year.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Evanston, Cook County, IL.
She died on May 13, 1977 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Agnes Ruby Lane and Troy Denney Lee were married on November 12, 1923 in Orange
County, IN (book 21, page 261). Troy Denney Lee (son of Henry D. Lee and Sina M.
Hammond) was born on January 16, 1899 in Indiana. His World War I draft
registration card (not dated) describes him as medium height, slender build,
gray eyes and brown hair. His occupation was salesman of Singer sewing machines.
His residence was East St. Louis, IL. He appeared in the census in 1900 in South
Bend, St. Joseph County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Evanston, Cook
County, IL. It lists Troy (31), Agnes (25), William (3), Annabelle (8/12) and her
father William S. Lane (63). His occupation was retail merchant - grocery. He
died on April 9, 1980. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Agnes Ruby Lane and Troy Denney Lee had the following children:
185 i. William L. Lee, born about 1925.
186 ii. Annabelle Lee, born about 1929.
115. Russell Lane was born on June 13, 1910 in Orange County, IN (book H-12, page 12,
which lists the date as June 17 and his name as Sherrod).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He died on January 13, 1987. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Russell Lane and Florence Adeline "Addie" Tedrick were married after 1930. Florence
Adeline "Addie" Tedrick (daughter of William Tedrick and Florence Boyd) was born on
September 27, 1914 in Winterset, Guernsey County, OH. She died on August 8, 2003 in
Corydon, Harrison County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (August 13, 2003) reported
"Sept. 27, 1914 - Aug. 8, 2003 Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home for Florence Adeline "Addie" Lane, 88, French Lick, who
died Friday at Indiana Creek Health & Rehab in Corydon. Born in Winterset, OH, on
Sept. 27, 1914, she was the daughter of William Tedrick and Florence Boyd, who both
preceded her in death. She married Russell Lane, and he preceded her in death in
1987. She was a retired beautician and homemaker. She was a member of the Business
and Professional Women's Organization. Survivors include one son, William Lane of
Palmyra and one sister, Pauline Dutro of Zanesville, OH. Visitation at the funeral
home will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Rev. Mike Grable
will officiate the service, with burial in Ames Chapel Cemetery." She was buried
at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Russell Lane
and Florence Adeline "Addie" Tedrick had the following children:
187 i. Living Lane, born Unknown.
116. William Charles Galloway was born on January 23, 1890 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Charley (29), Carrie (31), George (5), Ethel (3), Edith (2) and Catherine
(9/12). His occupation was drug retail merchant. He appeared in the census in
1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles (40), Carrie
(35), George (15), Ruth (14), Edith (12), Lucille (10), Lena (9) and Charles
(6/12). His occupation was merchant.
He died on March 12, 1974 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
William Charles Galloway and Carrie Edna Slaybaugh were married on January 1,
1914 in Orange County, IN (book H-5, page 12). Carrie Edna Slaybaugh was born
on January 27, 1888 in Carroll County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on July 16, 1960 in Salem,
Washington County, IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. William Charles Galloway and Carrie Edna Slaybaugh
had the following children:
188 i. George Galloway, born about 1915.
189 ii. Ethel Ruth Galloway, born on April 12, 1916.
190 iii. Edith R. Galloway, born about 1918.
191 iv. Catherine Lucille Galloway, born on April 15, 1919.
192 v. Lena Grace Galloway, born on January 31, 1921.
193 vi. Charles Raymond Galloway, born on August 17, 1929.
117. Alice May Galloway was born on August 17, 1891 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. living
with her step-grandfather, James Tyndall. Her occupation was servant for a private
family. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Dora Township, Moultrie County, IL.
She died on July 16, 1980 in Mattoon, Coles County, IL.
Alice May Galloway and Ross Jones Morrison were married on September 21, 1911 in
Orange County, IN (book C-14, page 252). Ross Jones Morrison (son of Robert
Morrison and Sarah A. Wilson) was born on September 2, 1889 in Shoals, Martin
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Northwest Township, Orange
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Dora Township, Moultrie
County, IL. It lists Ross (30), Alice (29), Price (6), Lucille (5), Grace (3),
Lawrence (2) and Oliver (8/12). He died on April 29, 1980 in Mattoon, Coles
County, IL. Alice May Galloway and Ross Jones Morrison had the following children:
194 i. Orlando Price Morrison, born on February 4, 1913.
195 ii. Lucille A. Morrison, born about 1915.
196 iii. Grace B. Morrison, born on January 17, 1916.
197 iv. Lawrence E. Morrison, born on December 22, 1917.
198 v. Oliver "Pooch" Morrison, born on May 2, 1919.
118. Henry Delbert Galloway was born on June 4, 1894 in Orange County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as
medium height, slender build, blue eyes and dark hair. His occupation was
farmer. His residence was French Lick, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Henry (25), Josie (23), Delbert (2) and Frances (10/12). His occupation
was laborer. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Henry (34), Josie (32), Delbert (12), Frances (11), Robert
(9), Thomas (7) and Annalou (1). His occupation was fireman at the power house.
He died on December 3, 1967 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. He was buried at Sulpher
Creek Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Henry Delbert Galloway and Josie O. Bennett were married on July 22, 1916 in Orange
County, IN (book C-17, page 277). Josie O. Bennett (daughter of Robert Bennett and
Annie Young) was born on October 24, 1897 in Crawford County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on November 9,
1983 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Sulpher Creek Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. Henry Delbert Galloway and Josie O. Bennett had the
following children:
199 i. Delbert D. Galloway, born on June 18, 1917.
200 ii. Frances J. Galloway, born on February 2, 1919.
201 iii. Robert Galloway, born on January 20, 1921.
202 iv. Thomas Galloway, born on September 20, 1922.
203 v. Annalou Galloway, born on April 29, 1928.
119. Alta Elizabeth Galloway was born in August 1896 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on January 14, 1970 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(January 22, 1970) reported "Alta Moore, a member of the Moore's Ridge Church, the
Grandmothers Club, and Senior Citizens. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday
at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home with burial in Moore's Ridge Cemetery. She was
75 years old and lived in Moore's Ridge and French Lick all her life." She was
buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Alta Elizabeth Galloway and Charles Moore were married on March 17, 1915 in Orange
County, IN (book H-5, page 62). Charles Moore (son of Benjamin Franklin Moore and
Elizabeth Lashbrook) was born on January 6, 1875 in Lawrence County, IN. His
World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
tall height, stout build, blue eyes and gray hair. His occupation was farmer.
His residence was RR 3, French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. living with his parents. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles
(44), Alta (23), Mary (4) and Walter (1) living next door to his father. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Charles (55), Alta (34), Mary (13), Earl (12), James (9), Fern (7), Margie
(5), Gladys (3) and Carrie (1). He died on February 27, 1971 in French Lick,
Orange County, IN. His obituary reported that he was the son of Frank and Elizabeth
Lashbrook Moore, he died in French Lick, IN and was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery,
he was married to Alta Galloway and they had children Mary Alice Nelson, Margery
Rainey, Sybil Braun, Gladys Walton, Earl Moore, James Moore, and Ned Moore. He was
buried on March 2, 1971 at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. Alta Elizabeth Galloway and Charles Moore had the following children:
204 i. Mary Alice Moore, born on May 16, 1916.
205 ii. Walter Earl Moore, born on March 1, 1918.
206 iii. James Clyde Moore, born on October 2, 1920.
207 iv. Cybil Fern Moore, born on March 25, 1923.
208 v. Margery Jean Moore, born on October 1, 1924.
209 vi. Gladys Moore, born on February 24, 1926.
210 vii. Carrie Juanita Moore, born on August 20, 1928.
211 viii. Violet June Moore, born on April 15, 1930.
212 ix. Ned Lewis Moore, born on July 25, 1934.
213 x. Carroll Royce Moore, born on September 7, 1936.
120. Floyd Ottis Galloway was born on June 3, 1899 in Orange County, IN. His World War
I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium height,
medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. His occupation was farming for his
father, Worley Galloway. His residence was French Lick, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Floyd (30)
and Maggie (32). He died on June 28, 1970 in Orange County, IN. He was buried
at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Floyd Ottis
Galloway and Margaret "Maggie" Mickler were married on December 3, 1924 in Orange
County, IN (book 22, page 125). Margaret "Maggie" Mickler (daughter of Theophilus
Key Mickler and Mollie Padgett) was born on May 15, 1895 in Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
on January 8, 1981 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
121. Lucy Kizzaire Galloway was born on May 2, 1901 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on May 5, 1978 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. She was buried at
Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Lucy Kizzaire Galloway and Rosseau Tolman Dove were married on August 23, 1919 in
Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 19). They were divorced between 1923 and 1927.
Rosseau Tolman Dove (son of Leroy A. Dove and Elizabeth Curtis) was born on December
27, 1897 in Orange County, IN, according to his grave stone. The 1900 census
reported November 1897. His World War I draft registration card (dated September
12, 1918) describes him as tall height and slender build. Eye hair fields were
blank. His occupation was farmer for his father, Lee Dove. His residence was French
Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He died on May 4, 1961 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Lucy Kizzaire Galloway and Rosseau Tolman
Dove had the following children:
214 i. Charles William Dove, born on March 9, 1921.
215 ii. Henrietta Dove, born on November 26, 1923.
Lucy Kizzaire Galloway and Adam James Elmore were married Unknown. Adam James Elmore
was born on June 7, 1892. He died on February 6, 1961 in Orange County, IN. He was
buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
122. Raymond Thomas Galloway was born in June 1903 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Raymond (26) and Edna
(25). He died on October 26, 1962 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Raymond Thomas Galloway and Edna
Lytle were married about 1926, according to the 1930 census. Edna Lytle was born in
1905 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. She died on February 17, 1969 in Ft. Wayne, Allen County, IN. She was
buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick, Orange County, IN.
123. Gladys Nelle Galloway was born on December 31, 1905 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Gladys (24), Helen (3) and Billie (5/12) living with her parents.
She died on July 26, 1979 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Gladys Nelle Galloway and Alphonso T. Mueller were married about 1926, according to the
1930 census. They divorced before 1942, according to his enlistment record. Alphonso
T. Mueller was born in 1906 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN, as a roomer in the Sullivan Hotel. He is listed as
married, but his wife and children are living with her parents. He died in 1978 in
Nashville, Davidson County, TN. Gladys Nelle Galloway and Alphonso T. Mueller had the
following children:
216 i. Helen M. Mueller, born on October 18, 1927.
217 ii. Billie J. Mueller, born on October 27, 1929.
Gladys N. Galloway and Floyd Newlin were married after 1930. Floyd Newlin (son of
Henry A. Newlin and Mary Susan "Susie" Grider) was born on September 16, 1894 in
Indiana, according to his draft card. The cemetery transcription reported 1893.
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium
height, medium build, brown eyes and dark brown hair. His occupation teamster for
Thomas Taggart. His residence was French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in
1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on April 23, 1969 in Orange
County, IN. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
124. [Female] Galloway was born on February 2, 1908 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 5, first name is not listed). She died Unknown. Both of her parents
obituaries only mention 10 children, so she probably was stillborn.
125. Pauline Galloway was born on December 2, 1909 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on May 9, 1983
in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Pauline Galloway and Leo Leffler were married on November 18, 1931
in Orange County, IN. Leo Leffler was born in 1905. He died on January 10, 1969 in
Orange County, IN.
126. Bernice Galloway was born on October 24, 1912 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on March 16,
1955. She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
127. Pearl Martin was born in September 1893 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
128. Earl Martin was born in December 1895 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
129. Myrtel Martin was born in June 1899 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Vigo Township, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown.
130. Stanley Martin was born about 1902 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Vigo Township, Knox County, IN. He died Unknown.
131. Alice Martin was born about 1905 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Vigo Township, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown.
132. Jewel Martin was born about 1908 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Vigo Township, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown.
133. Neva Marie Lane was born on May 20, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 23).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Marie (16) and Calvin (3/12) living with her parents. Frank is living with his
brother. They are both listed as married.
She died in 2004 in Orange County, IN. She passed away at the Medco Medical Center
in French Lick, IN. She was buried at Paoli Community Cemetery in Paoli, Orange
County, IN.
Neva Marie Lane and Franklin McKinley Stewart were married on October 16, 1929 in
Newton-Stewart, Orange County, IN (book 25, page 140). Franklin McKinley Stewart
was born on February 19, 1904 in Shoals, Martin County, IN, according to the SSDI.
He reported February 18 on his marriage record. He appeared in the census in 1930
in Center Township, Martin County, IN, living with his brother William. His
occupation was day laborer. He died on October 26, 1976 in Bedford, Lawrence County,
IN, at the Bedford Medical Center. He was buried at Paoli Community Cemetery in
Paoli, Orange County, IN. Neva Marie Lane and Franklin McKinley Stewart
had the following children:
218 i. Cecil Dewayne Stewart, born on January 12, 1930.
219 ii. Frank McKinley Stewart Jr., born on July 30, 1931.
220 iii. Living Stewart, born on February 12, 1941.
Neva Marie Lane and Edward Buford Dewitt were married on March 17, 1978. Edward
Buford Dewitt was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
134. Carol Thomas Lane was born on June 24, 1915 in Benton County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He served in the military.
He was a private in the 13th Cavalry, U.S. Army. He died on January 10, 2000 in
Orange County, IN. He was buried in Bluff Springs (Valeene) Cemetery, Orange County,
IN. Carol Thomas Lane and Beulah Odele Toney were married in 1941 in Crawford County,
IN. Beulah Odele Toney was born on August 13, 1915. She died on September 13, 1989.
She was buried at Bluff Springs (Valeene) Cemetery in Southeast Township, Orange
County, IN.
135. Lucy Irene Lane was born on January 16, 1918 in Orange County, IN. Steven Stewart
reported that Lucy was a school teacher. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. The Lucy of Calvin's obituary and the Irene
of the 1920 census must be the same person. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. She died on November 9, 1958. She was buried
in Bluff Springs (Valeene) Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Lucy Irene Lane and Nova
"Novy" Denton were married on October 12, 1940. Nova "Novy" Denton (son of Floyd
Denton and Pearl [Unknown]) was born on August 9, 1915 in Indiana. He appeared in
the census in 1930 in Southeast Township, Orange County, IN. He died on February
22, 2008 in Dubois County, IN.
136. Silas Luttrell was born about 1902 in Idaho. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Whitney Township, Ada County, ID. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Whitney
Township, Ada County, ID. He died Unknown.
137. Lela Lane was born in March 1899 in Oklahoma. She appeared in the census in 1900
in Winfred Township, Lake County, SD. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Valley
Brook Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Los Angeles,
Los Angeles County, CA. It lists Lela (20), living with her mother. Her occupation
was auto sales bookkeeper. She died Unknown.
138. Edith Lane was born about 1904 in South Dakota. She appeared in the census in 1910
in Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Los
Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. It lists Edith (27) living with her mother. Her
occupation was jewelry store bookkeeper. She died Unknown.
139. Jessie Lane was born on June 16, 1908 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1910
in Valley Brook Township, Osage County, KS. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. She died on November 15, 2002.
140. Erline Lane was born about 1912 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Los Angeles,
Los Angeles County, CA. It lists Erline (19) living with her mother. Her occupation
was school supply secretary. She died Unknown.
141. Maude Marie Rogers was born on May 22, 1896 in Orange County, IN, according to her
obituary. Her parents reported 1897 in the 1900 census.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She lived
at French Lick, Orange County, IN, in 1929, according to Alexander Rogers' obituary.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Center Township, Marion County, IN. It lists
Marie (33) and Grace (14). Her occupation was cafeteria waitress.
She died on November 4, 1977 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley
Herald reported "Marie M. Barber was born in the French Lick area on May 22, 1896 the
first of five children of Alexander and Lucy Lane Rogers. She became a member of the
South Liberty Church of Christ at an early age. Her early years were spent in the area
and she married A.C. Beatty. To this union were born a son, Coen Roger and a daughter
Opal Grace. The last fifty years of her life were spent in Indianapolis. In 1935, she
was united in marriage to Ivor L. Barber, who died in January, 1971. Marie was a member
of the Fairfax Christian Church and the White Cross of Methodist hospital. She was also
a member of the Famous Quilters Group for many years. Her talents as a sewer of fine
seams was widely known and used. When she was in her brother Hugh's church, she started
a quilting group and who knows how far-reaching this may have been. Marie has had many
serious prolonged illnesses in her life. Her doctors said only her faith in God and her
will to live brought her recovery. Through it all, she accepted her suffering without
complaint. In May of this year, she realized she could no longer live in her own home.
She was brought from Winona Hospital to Medco Center where she could be near her family.
She passed into Life Eternal at the age of eighty-one years, five months and thirteen
days. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Ivor Barber, her stepson,
Virgil Barber and brothers, Hugh and Guy Rogers. She leaves her son, Coen R. Beatty of
Sun City, Arizona; her daughter, Grace Corell of Azusa, California; her sister, Geneva
Clay and husband Gallie of French Lick; her grandchildren, Lee and Dale Beatty and Mrs.
Sharon Friedel of Chicago and Tom Maxwell of Huntingron Beach, California; her step-
daughter, Jeanette Heldman of Indianapolis; her sisters-in-law, Gladys Rogers, Azusa,
California and Hazel Rogers, Glendale, California; nices, Nancy Bond and Mary Zoe Taylor
of French Lick and Lucille Cox, of Tucson, Arizona; a nephew, Dr. E. Hugh Rogers of
Palos Verda Estates, California and her aunt, Cloe Anna Beatty of French Lick. There
are many more relatives and friends here and in Indianapolis. Marie was laid to rest
in Floral Park Cemetery after her funeral service in Fairfax Christian Church in
Indianapolis. The service was conducted by her minister, Rev. Arlin Baljack."
Maude Marie Rogers and Alvis Cohen Beatty were married on April 12, 1914 in Orange
County, IN (book H-5, page 27). They were divorced before 1930, based on the fact that
they are listed as divorced in the 1930 census. Alvis Cohen Beatty (son of George H.
Beatty and Eliza Jane Seybold) was born on May 14, 1894 in Orange County, IN. His
World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium
height, slender build, blue eyes and light hair. His occupation was farming for
himself. His residence was French Lick. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Alvis (25), Marie (23), Coen (5) and Opal (4). He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. It lists Alvis (35). His occupation was laborer
for a telephone parts manufacturer. He died on July 19, 1984 in Bloomington, Monroe
County, IN. Marvin Beatty reported the date as July 17. His obituary reported "Alvis
C. Beaty, age 90, Rt. 2, Paoli, died at 12:20 AM. Wednesday, July 19 at Bloomington
Hospital. He was born May 15, 1894 in Orange County to George and Jane Seybold Beaty.
He was a retired employee with Western Electric Company, Chicago; and a member of the
South Liberty Church of Christ and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include a son, Coen
Beaty of Sun City, Ariz.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A daughter
preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held from Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home,
with burial in South Liberty Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home after 6:30
p.m. Thursday. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday." He
was buried at South Liberty Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Maude
Marie Rogers and Alvis Cohen Beatty had the following children:
221 i. Coen R. Beatty, born on August 5, 1914.
222 ii. Grace Opal Beatty, born on November 5, 1915.
Maude Marie Rogers and Ivor L. Barber were married in 1935. Ivor L. Barber was born
on January 27, 1894 in Indiana. He died in January 1971 in Indiana.
142. Opal Zoe Rogers was born on March 15, 1898 in Orange County, IN, according to her
obituary. Her parents reported February in the 1900 census.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on April 7, 1957 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald reported
"When the last weaver is finished, And the shuttle ceases to fly, Then God will
unroll the pattern, And explain the reason why. So we must go on, not knowing, I
would not if I might, I'd rather walk in the dark with God, Than go alone in the
light. In this we know we are not wrong, Faith points the way where she has gone.
We would not question God's wisdom in taking Zoe so suddenly away from us while
attending church last Sunday evening, April 7, 1957. We believe her death is not
extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Her life began on March 15, 1898, when she came into the home of Lucy Jane and
Alexander Rogers. Her entire life has been spent in this community. She has
attended church here at South Liberty all of her 59 years. In early life she
became a member of the Church, had has been an ardent worker and a staunch believer.
She established her own home when she married Roscoe Kearby on April 29, 1917.
Two daughters came to bless this home. Zoe believed with the psalmist that God
has ordered that men being in need of each other, should love one another, and
share each other's burdens, for, on man liveth to himself, alone. She had many
friends and knew they were worth more than silver and gold. Zoe loved life. She
loved the springtime. She loved people. She, in her busy life of ministering to
the welfare of her loved ones, took time for what some might consider the little
things. She knew the favorite pie of each and made it for them. She took time to
go to the brook with her grandchildren to play. She took time to do so many things
for so many people, even though she had not been well of years. Perhaps this is shy
she has been spared beyond the years he doctors though her heart could last. Besides
her husband she leaves her two daughters, Lucille and Mary Zoe, two sons-in-law,
Harold Cox and Alva Taylor, whom she loved as her sons, three granddaughters, Mrs.
Donald Bailey of Hawaii, Mary Lou Cox, Kay Lynn Taylor, and a new grandson Timothy
Guy Taylor; two brothers, Hugh of Azusa, Calif., and Guy of Glendale, Calif.; two
sisters Mrs. Marie Barber of Indianapolis and Mrs. Geneva Clay. She also leaves
nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends."
Opal Zoe Rogers and Roscoe Franklin Kearby were married on April 29, 1917 in Orange
County, IN (book H-5, page 152). Roscoe Franklin Kearby (son of Raymond S. Kearby
and Rhoda Luttrell) was born on October 13, 1895 in Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. His World War I draft
registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium height, medium build,
blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was French Lick,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Roscoe (24), Zoe (21) and Bertha (1). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Roscoe (34), Zoe (32), Lucille (11) and Mary
(10) living next door to her uncle Sampson Lane. He died on December 27, 1983 in
Paoli, Orange County, IN. His obituary reported "Funeral services were held Saturday
at 2:00 p.m. at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home for Roscoe Kearby, age 88, of Route 2,
French Lick. He died December 27, at the Orange County Hospital. Br. George Galloway
officiated, with burial at South Liberty Cemetery. He was born October 13, 1895 in
Orange County, a son of Raymond and Rhoda Luttrell Kearby. He was married to Zoe
Rogers in 1917 and to this union two daughters were born. His wife, Zoe, passed away
in April of 1957. One daughter, Lucille Cox of Tucson, Arizona, also preceded him in
death. His other daughter, Mary Zoe Taylor of French Lick, survives. He was a
carpenter and had worked in timber around the Orange County area all his live. He was
a member of South Liberty Church of Christ where he served as trustee for many years.
Later he married Lucille Roberts, who survives. He leaves one stepson, Gene Roberts
of Owensburg; two sons-in-law, Alva Taylor of French Lick and Harold Cox of Tucson,
Ariz. He had two brothers, William and Rome Kearby, R.R. 2, French Lick, and Mrs.
Audrey Denbo of Paoli; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren." He was buried at South Liberty
Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Opal Zoe Rogers and Roscoe Franklin
Kearby had the following children:
223 i. Lucille Bertha Kearby, born on May 17, 1918.
224 ii. Mary Zoe Kearby, born on March 15, 1920.
143. Thomas Hugh Rogers was born on October 4, 1900 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page
36). Some sources list him as Hugh T. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (19) and Lillian (19) living with his
parents. He lived at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA in 1929, according to
Alexander Rogers' obituary. He died Unknown. Thomas Hugh Rogers and Lillian G.
Quakenbush were married on February 26, 1919 in Orange County, IN (book C-19, page
84). Lillian G. Quakenbush (daughter of Edward Quakenbush and Orie [Unknown]) was
born about 1900 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
144. Pearl Geneva Rogers was born on June 15, 1903 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 5).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on November 25, 1988.
Pearl Geneva Rogers and Gallie Clay were married on June 14, 1928 in Orange County,
IN (book 24, page 133). Gallie Clay was born on February 17, 1903 in West Virginia.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Gallie (27), Geneva (26), Nancy (2/12) and Geneva's mother Lucy Lane Rogers
(52). He died in December 1984 in Orange County, IN. Pearl Geneva Rogers and Gallie
Clay had the following children:
225 i. Nancy Jane Clay, born on February 12, 1930.
145. Guy Earnest Rogers was born in 1907 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He lived at Indianapolis,
Marion County, IN, in 1929, according to his father's obituary. He died in 1975
in Glendale, Humbolt County, CA. A California newspaper reported "Guy Ernest Rogers,
67, of Glendale died Wednesday in a Gendale Hospital. He was born in Indiana and had
lived in Glendale 41 years. For 40 years he was the owner of Rogers Pharmacy in
Vergugo City. Mr. Rogers graduated from the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy at
Butler University. He came to Montorse (Calif) in 1930 and worked at Valley Pharmacy
until he bought his own store. Mr. Rogers was a member of the La Cresdenta Rotary
Club and served as a Commissioner on the Glendale Public Service Commission. He is
survived by his wife, Hazel; a brother, Hugh Rogers of Azusa; and two sisters, Mrs.
Geneva Clay and Mrs. Marie Barber, both of Indiana. Funeral services will be at
2 PM Saturday in the First Baptist Church of La Crescenta. Interment will be in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale. Crippen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements."
146. [Male] Briner was born on December 6, 1909 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 42,
no first name is listed). He died before 1910, based on the fact that he is not
listed in the 1910 or subsequent censuses.
147. John Thomas Briner was born on September 27, 1910 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 60). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He died in August 1974 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN.
148. Jewel Faith Briner was born on January 3, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-15,
page 15).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on May 2, 1986. She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Jewel Faith Briner and Leroy Dalton "Lee" McCarty were married on June 13, 1931 in
Orange County, IN (book 26, page 48). Leroy Dalton "Lee" McCarty (son of Thomas
Richard McCarty and Alta Ellen Hawk) was born on December 12, 1910 in Orange County,
IN (book H-10, page 65). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. He died on March 12, 1979 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at
Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Jewel Faith Briner
and Leroy Dalton "Lee" McCarty had the following children:
226 i. Living McCarty, born on May 14, 1932.
227 ii. Kenneth Fred McCarty, born in 1943.
228 iii. Thomas Keith McCarty, born on May 27, 1949.
149. Lydia Elizabeth Briner was born on November 21, 1914 in Orange County, IN (book H-15,
page 56). She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
150. Grace Irene Briner was born on January 22, 1917 in Orange County, IN (book H-16,
page 4). She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on December 2, 1995 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN.
151. Donald Gene Briner was born on February 23, 1920 in Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on March
22, 1977 in Orange County, IN.
152. Rachel E. Briner was born on July 2, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page 29).
She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
153. John J. Burch was born on May 24, 1909 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 30).
He died Unknown.
154. Joyce Parks Lane was born on September 4, 1911 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 82).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
He died Unknown.
Joyce Parks Lane and Lucille "Patsy" Wright were married Unknown. Jeff Lane reported
that he didn't think they were married very long, as their son Darwin was reared in
the home of his grandparents, Sampson and Maude Parks Lane. Lucille "Patsy" Wright
was born Unknown. She died Unknown. Joyce Parks Lane and Lucille "Patsy" Wright had
the following children:
229 i. Darwin D. "Bud" Lane, born on June 7, 1935.
155. Helen Ruth Lane was born on September 18, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page
78). She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died on
December 16, 2009. Helen Ruth Lane and Wayne W. Wilson were married on November 23,
1934. Wayne W. Wilson (son of Alonzo Wilson and Mae Minnie Toliver) was born on
October 30, 1915 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. He died on June 13, 2007 in Mission, Johnson
County, KS. The Springs Valley Herald (July 11, 2007) reported "Cremation was chosen
and a memorial service is pending for Wayne W. Wilson, 91, mission, KS, formerly of
West Baden Springs, who died June 13 at Sweet Life at Rosehill Nursing Center in
Mission, KS. Born Oct. 30, 1915, in West Baden Springs, he was the son of Alonzo and
Mae Toliver Wilson. he married Helen R. Lane on Nov. 23, 1934, and she survives. He
was a partner in Wilson-Drake Appliances in Mission, KS. Survivors include his wife,
Helen Wilson; and two daughters, Sue Wilson and Deborah Woodbury. He was preceded in
death by one daughter, Fonda Sturgeon. The family suggests that memorial contributions
be made to Southridge Presbyterian church or Heartland Hospice, both of Mission, KS."
156. Robert Thomas Lane was born on March 20, 1924 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page 41).
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
He enlisted in the military on April 5, 1946. His enlistment record reported that he
had completed 4 years of high school, was single, worked at unskilled jobs and was
5' 6" tall.
Robert Thomas Lane and Kathleen M. Condra were married Unknown. Kathleen M. Condra
was born on September 7, 1929. She died on January 11, 1993 in Orange County, IN.
She was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Robert Thomas Lane and Kathleen M. Condra had the following children:
230 i. Living Lane, born Unknown.
157. William Harrison Beatty II was born on December 19, 1917 in Orange County, IN
(book H-17, page 2). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. James E. Lane reported that William may have been a Naval
officer. He died on October 30, 1986 in Durham, Durham County, NC.
158. Carl Richard Lane was born on July 9, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page
73). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Richard (9) living with maternal grandparents Jerome and Louisa Noblitt Fox.
He died on July 21, 1951. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
159. Mary Letty Lane was born on February 28, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book FL-3, page
19). She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Letty (7) living with maternal grandparents Jerome and Louisa Fox Noblitt.
FIFTH GENERATION
160. Amy Geraldine Baxter was born on May 25, 1914 in Orange County, IN (book H-12, page
28). She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on April 5, 1921 in Orange County, IN (book FL-3, page 28). Her obituary
reported "Little Geraldine had not been in normal health since suffering with the
measles last October and when attacked by whooping cough some weeks before found her
little frail body was entirely too weak to withstand the storm. She lived far
beyond the years of her age and was beyond doubt fully conscious of her approaching
end. She called for her little sister and told her mother she was going to Heaven
to gather flowers for her sister. She died, yes, died like a Saint of God. Little
Geraldine was one of the most loyal of the bible School of the Christian Church and
had her name on the cradle roll throughout her babyhood days. Her devotion to her
class was almost marvelous and she looked forward from one Sunday to the next when
she could be with her Sunshine chorus to make merry the hour of her Lord." She was
buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
161. Helen Elizabeth Baxter was born on April 1, 1919 in Orange County, IN (book H-17,
page 6). She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on June 8, 2004 in Florida.
162. Kathleen Joan "Kay" Baxter was born on April 24, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book FL-3,
page 20). She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County,
IN. She died on July 31, 1975 in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ. The Springs Valley
Herald (date unknown) reported "Kathleen Joan Murphy passed away July 31 at Scottsdale
Memorial Hospital in Scotsdale Arizona. She was the daughter of Volney and Mabel
Baxter. She was born April 24, 1923 at French Lick. Survivors include the mother
Mabel Baxter of French Lick, her husband Francis Murphy, a daughter Shannon at home,
a son Lt. Thos. Ryan, a step son Saml. Ryan III, all of Scottsdale, two sisters Mrs
Helen Smirtis of Florida and Mrs. Shirley Sanders of French Lick. She was preceded
in death by her father. Mass was held at St. Maria Goretti Church at Scottsdale.
Internment in St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona".
163. Shirley Ann Baxter was born on October 10, 1925 in Orange County, IN (book FL-3,
page 26).
She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on May 11, 2008 in Orange County, IN. She died about 5:30 p.m. Leslie
Self Dalton reported that Shirley had cancer a few years before her death. The
cancer had gone into remission, but when it returned, it was all over her body.
The Springs Valley Herald (May 14, 2008) reported "Funeral services will be
conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at T. L. Pinnick Mortuary for Shirley Ann Baxter
Toliver Sanders, 82, French Lick, who died May 11 at Medco Health and
Rehabilitation Center in French Lick. Born Oct. 10, 1925, she was the daughter
of William Volney Baxter and Mable Pearl Seybold Baxter. She married Kenneth
Gene Toliver, and he preceded her in death on March 24, 1966. She then married
Sam Sanders on June 28, 1969, and he survives. She was employed by Indiana Bell
Telephone as a telephone operator. She was a member of Beechwood Christian
Church and American Legion Auxiliary Post 76. Survivors include her husband,
Sam Sanders of French Lick; three daughters, Leslie Ann Dalton and Rebecca
Kathleen Breedlove, both of Orleans, and Melinda Ann Toliver of Montgomery; two
sons, William Lance Toliver of Poway, GA, and Jeffrey Gene Toliver of Germany;
eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her parents, William Volney and Mable Pearl Seybold Baxter; first husband, Kenneth
Gene Toliver; and three sisters, Amy Geraldine Baxter, Helen Elizabeth Smirlis and
Kathleen Joan Murphy. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Terry L. Pinnick.
Burial will be at Ames Chapel Cemetery."
Shirley Ann Baxter and Kenneth Gene Toliver were married on December 24, 1945 in
French Lick, Orange County, IN, according to Shirley Baxter. She was uncertain
about the year, it may have been 1946. Kenneth Gene Toliver (son of Charles H.
Lutes and Amy Winefred Toliver) was born on March 2, 1925 in Orange County, IN.
Family members report that he was born with the name Kenneth Jean Lutes. His birth
certificate shows Kenneth (None) Lutes. His mother changed his name in 1937. Gen
was an accomplished musician, playing trumpet and bass fiddle. He played in one of
Chester G. Lane's bands. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. It lists Gene (5) living with his grandparents, William and
Lavina Stackhouse Toliver. He died on March 24, 1966 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery
County, IN. James Lane reported that Kenneth worked for the Monon railroad and was
making a delivery to a tower south of Crawfordsville. He suffered a heart attack
upon arriving and died while sitting in his car. His death certificate listed the
cause of death as coronary occlusion, diabetes mellitus. He was buried in Ames
Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. His military marker states that he was a
Corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II.
Shirley Ann Baxter and Sam Sanders were married on June 28, 1969. Sam Sanders was
born Unknown.
164. Harold F. Marlette was born on July 26, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page
29). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN.
165. Juanita McBride was born in 1919 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Geneseo Township, Tama County, IA.
166. Mary G. Marlette was born about 1927 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
167. Betty Carol Marlette was born about 1929 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Betty Carol Marlette and
John R. "Jack" Collins were married Unknown. John R. "Jack" Collins was born Unknown.
168. Living Marlette was born on January 16, 1932 in Illinois.
169. Living Marlette was born about 1944 in Illinois.
170. Norman Gary Lane was born on February 19, 1930 in French Lick, Orange County, IN
(book FL-3, page 39, which lists him as Norma Gay, gender female). He appeared in
the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on
January 16, 2006 in Bloomington, Monroe County, IN, from cancer. Norman Gary Lane
and Mary Roseleen Rooney were married on December 27, 1958 in Lawrence, Douglas
County, KS. Mary Roseleen Rooney was born on September 9, 1930 in Fairview, Brown
County, KS.
171. Living Lane was born on September 9, 1934.
172. Frances Ellen Healy was born on January 25, 1917 in Orange County, IN (book H-7,
page 14). She appeared in the census in 1920 in Lyons Township, Cook County, IL.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on July 12, 1986 in Indiana.
173. Betty L. Healy was born about September 28, 1923 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died
on February 4, 1989 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN.
174. Mary Catherine Beck was born about 1920 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Center Township, Marion County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
175. James Edward Lane was born on August 1, 1928 in Prospect, Orange County, IN. He
was born at the family home on Sand Hill, just outside of Prospect.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He graduated from French Lick High School, Orange County, IN, in 1946. He received
a BS, Business Education degree in 1951 at Indiana State University, Terre Haute,
Vigo County, IN. He received a MBA, General Business degree in 1959 at Indiana
University, Bloomington, Monroe County, IN. He received a DBA, Transportation degree
in 1962 at Indiana University, Bloomington, Monroe County, IN.
He was a college professor and CPA. He taught accounting and transportation at
Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. He was the first chairman of the
Accounting Department.
He served in the military May 16 1946 to Nov 6 1947 in Randolph Air Force Base, San
Antonio, TX. He enlisted for 18 months shortly after graduating from high school to
avoid being drafted for a longer period of time. As it turned out, the draft ended
shortly after he enlisted. However, because of his prior service, he was not subject
to the draft during the Korean War and was able to use the G.I. Bill of Rights to get
his undergraduate degree. After joining, he was sent to Camp Atterbury, IN to await
assignment (with the short enlistment, you were not entitled to choose your branch of
service). He was scheduled for the armored division at Fort Knox, but a strike (coal
miners, he believes) resulted in him being sent to the Lacklund Army Air Corps base at
San Antonio, TX. The sergeant had been asking for volunteers for the "Bedpan Commandos"
(Medical Corps). After having to pull K.P. duty for three days straight, James
volunteered. He was sent to Randolph Field, TX, took Medical Corps basic training,
and was assigned to a mobile x-ray unit on the base, where he stayed until he was
discharged as a corporal. During his enlistment, the Army Air Corps became a separate
branch known as the Air Force.
He died on May 18, 2007 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. The Terre Haute Tribune-Star
(May 20, 2007) reported "James E. 'Jim' Lane died Friday, May 18, 2007. He was
formerly a certified public accountant and was retired from Indiana State University.
He was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Orange County, the f