Descendants of John C. Baxter
By Robert Lane
First Generation
1. John C. Baxter1–3
was born about 1793 in Tennessee, United States.
He
immigrated about 1849 to Franklin, Illinois, United States. According to records of the Mill Creek
Church, John and
Elizabeth were received into membership in June 1836. When they were given letters of dismissal in
September 1849, they took their family, except for sons Henry and William, from
Monroe County, KY to Franklin County, IL. Daughter Sarah and son-in-law Arthur Hagan
were also in Franklin County, IL by 1850.
They likely went with John and Elizabeth. When Arthur and Sarah moved to Jefferson County, IL
around 1856, John and Elizabeth returned to Monroe County, KY.
He
appeared in the census in 1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States. It lists 2 males 10-14, 1 male 40-49, 2
females 0-5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 15-19 and 1 female 40-49. He
appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin,
Illinois, United
States. It lists John (57), Elizabeth (51),
Joseph (24), David (22), Nancy (16), Esther (13) and N.C. (11). He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
It lists J.C. (67) and Elizabeth
(62).
He
died Unknown. Some sources report that he died in Franklin County, Illinois.
John C. Baxter and Elizabeth
Hestand were married on February 14, 1816 in Henry, Kentucky,
United States
(Kentucky Marriages To 1850). Elizabeth Hestand1–3
was born on March 20, 1798 in Tennessee, United States. She appeared in the census in 1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She died Unknown.
John C. Baxter and Elizabeth
Hestand had the following children:
2 i. Henry
Baxter, born about 1816.
3 ii. William
Baxter, born December 1, 1818.
4 iii. Sarah A. "Sally" Baxter, born about 1823.
5 iv. Joseph
H. Baxter, born 1826.
6 v. David
Baxter, born February 26, 1828.
7 vi. Nancy
J. Baxter, born about 1834.
8 vii. Esther
A. Baxter, born July 5, 1837.
9 viii. Narcissa
Catherine "Katy" Baxter, born July 1, 1839.
Second Generation
2. Henry
Baxter1–2,4 was born about 1816 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
Some sources list him as John Henry.
He appeared in the census in
1850 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Henry (36), Margaret (30), Thomas
(9), Hamilton (7), John (4) and Elizabeth (1). He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Henry (43), Mary (40), Henry
(15), J.W. (13), E. Jane (11), F.M. (5) and J.T. (3).
He served in the military in
1861 in the American Civil War. He enlisted at Camp Anderson, Monroe Co., KY on
September 24, 1861 for a term of 3 years.
Personal information was: age 45; height 5'6"; dark complexion;
blue eyes; dark hair: born in Monroe Co., KY; occupation Farmer; to be
addressed at Tompkinsville, Monroe Co., KY.
He mustered into US Service on November 26, 1861 at Camp Boyle,
Columbia, Adair Co., KY as a Private in Co. B, 9th KY Volunteers Infantry
Regiment. He was present on the rolls
until about May, 1862 when sent away sick, arriving in Louisville, KY, Hospital
No. 1 there by June, 1862. He was
stationed in the Camp Barracks at Louisville, KY,
and discharged from there on February 21, 1863 for "Phthisis
Pulmonalis."
He died between 1863 and 1870
in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Henry Baxter and Margaret
Rush were married Unknown. Margaret
Rush1–2,
daughter of William Rush and Jane Hagan, was born about 1820 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Precinct 5, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Margaret (49), Elizabeth (21),
Francis (15), Joseph (12) and Margaret (9). She died Unknown.
Henry Baxter and Margaret
Rush had the following children:
10 i. Thomas
J. Baxter, born about 1841.
11 ii. Hamilton
Savage Baxter, born November 15, 1843.
12 iii. John
W. Baxter, born about 1846.
13 iv. Elizabeth
Jane Baxter, born about 1849.
14 v. Isaac
Baxter, born September 14, 1852.
15 vi. Francis
M. Baxter, born about 1855.
16 vii. Joseph
Turner Baxter, born April 26, 1857.
17 viii. Sarah
Josephine Baxter, born August 26, 1859.
18 ix. Margaret
Angeline Baxter, born March 26, 1861.
3. William
Baxter1–2,5–8 was born on
December 1, 1818 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in
1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists 1 male 20-29 (William) and 1
female 20-29 (Priscilla). He appeared in
the census in 1850 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists William (30), Priscilla
(30), Elbert (8), Abraham (6), Martha (4) and Mary (6/12). He appeared
in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States. It lists William (42), Priscilla (40), E.H.
(18), A.L. (16), M.J. (14), Janice (10), I.M. (7), William M. (4) and D.B. (2).
He immigrated about 1865 to Orange, Indiana, United States.
William stayed in Kentucky when his parents and family moved
to Franklin County, IL around 1849.
Because of the devastation from the war, he and his brother David moved
to Orange County,
IN around 1865.
He appeared in the census in
1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists William (52), Priscilla (50), Isaac
(17), Daniel (13), Melissa (10), Charles (4) and Annie (2). He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists William (61), his son-in-law Benjamin
McIver (41), daughter Martha McIver (34) and grandchildren William (13), Marion
(10), Kenneth (8), Sylvester (5) and Daniel (1).
He died on August 19, 1888 at
the age of 69 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-18, page 94). He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
William Baxter and Priscilla
Bradley were married about 1839. Priscilla
Bradley1,5–7 was born on May 4, 1820 in Tennessee, United States. She appeared in the census in 1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died on October 25, 1877 at the age of 57
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
William Baxter and Priscilla
Bradley had the following children:
19 i. Elbert
Henderson Baxter, born December 22, 1841.
20 ii. Abraham
Lewis Baxter, born December 31, 1843.
21 iii. Martha
Elizabeth Baxter, born April 1, 1846.
22 iv. Mary
Jane Baxter, born January 27, 1850.
23 v. Isaac
Monroe Baxter, born July 28, 1852.
24 vi. William
Madison Baxter, born December 7, 1854.
25 vii. Daniel
Blue Baxter, born June 23, 1857.
26 viii. Charles
Baxter, born about 1859.
27 ix. Melissa
Ann "Mellie" Baxter.
28 x. Annie
Baxter, born about 1868.
4. Sarah A. "Sally" Baxter2–3,5,8
was born about 1823 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She
appeared in the census in 1840 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois,
United States.
Sally appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson,
Illinois, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Beaver
Creek, Bond,
Illinois, United
States.
She
died between 1870 and 1873.
Sarah A. "Sally"
Baxter and Arthur B. Hagan were married between 1841 and 1845 in Kentucky, United
States. Sarah was a sister of Arthur's second wife,
Nancy J. Baxter. Arthur B. Hagan1–5,9, son of John Hagan and Hannah Permelia Harlan, was born
about 1823 in Kentucky, United States. He reported his birthplace as Tennessee in the 1880 census, as did daughter Emma in the
1910 census, but all other data (including other censuses and his marriage
record to Ruth Blake Qualkenbush as reported by Nancy Baker of Shoals, IN)
indicate that Kentucky
is the proper place. His middle name was
probably Benham, but this is not certain. He was a farmer. He immigrated to Franklin, Illinois,
United States.
It is uncertain exactly when Arthur and
Sarah moved to Franklin County, IL.
Arthur's parents, sister Jemima and family, and perhaps others left Monroe County, KY
about 1842. Jemima and family were in Illinois by about 1845
and were in Franklin County, IL for the 1850 census. When Sarah's parents were given letters of
dismissal from Mill Creek Church
in Sept. 1849, they also moved to Franklin County, IL. Arthur and Sarah could have followed his
sister to Illinois, or they could have stayed
in Monroe County, KY
and accompanied Sarah's parents to Illinois. Arthur and Sarah moved to Jefferson County, IL
around 1856, then to Bond County, IL, sometime before 1865. Arthur came to Orange County, IN
between 1870 and 1873, probably because Sarah's brothers, William and David
Baxter, had moved there. He appeared in
the census in 1850 in Franklin,
Illinois, United
States. It lists Arthur (26), Sally (27), Elizabeth
(4) and J.A. (2) living next door to Arthur's brother John. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson, Illinois,
United States. It lists Arthur (35), Sarah (36), Elizabeth
(13), James (11), Warren (7), Emma (4) and Osa (2/12). Arthur appeared in the census in 1870 in
Beaver Creek, Bond,
Illinois, United
States. It lists Arthur (47),
Sarah (47), James (21), Emma (13), Osa (10) and Sarah's sister Nancy Baxter [who
later married Arthur] (37). He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Arthur (57) and Nancy (46) living next
door to son Osa. He served in the
military in 1865 in the American Civil War. He served in Company I of the 3rd
Illinois Cavalry. His Illinois Civil War
detail report found on the State of Illinois web site reported the following: Personal
Characteristics: Residence was
Pocahontas, Bond County, IL, occupation farmer, nativity Kentucky, 42 years
old, 5'11" tall, light hair, blue eyes, florid complexion. Service Record: Joined on March 23, 1865 in Jacksonville, IL
by Capt. Hamilton. He mustered in on
March 24, 1865 in Jacksonville,
IL. He mustered out on October 10, 1865 at Fort Snelling, MN,
by Capt. Bingham. He attained the rank
of Corporal. Report of the Adjutant
General of the State of Illinois
(1900-1902) reports that the regiment was organized at Camp Butler
in August, 1861. It fought in Missouri and Arkansas,
and at Vicksburg during Sherman's movement on the town. In August, 1864, the Illinois regiments were consolidated into
six companies. In September, the
consolidated 3rd Cavalry left Memphis and fought
in a number of battles in Tennessee.
In February, 1865, they were in Eastport,
Mississippi. This must have been where Arthur joined them
when he enlisted in March. In May, the
unit returned to St. Louis, and from there went
to St. Paul, MN. On
July 4, it started on an Indian expedition over the plains of Minnesota and
Dakota, going north to the British possessions, and returning by way of Devil's
Lake and Fort Berthold thence to Fort Snelling, arriving on October 1 and
reaching Springfield, IL, on October 18 ,1865, where it was mustered out. Arthur filed a claim against his military
pension as an invalid on October 18, 1886.
His declaration stated "He contracted scurvy and chronic diarrhea
from use of swamp water, improper diet, and from material poisoning. Chronic diarrhea has resulted in disease of
rectum. Also at or near St. Paul Minnesota
on or about the 1st day of July 1865 incurred varicose veins of left leg caused
by mounting and dismounting his horse and fatigue." An affidavit on his behalf was filed by
Benjamin F. McIver. His wife Ruth filed
for his pension on January 26, 1899. It
apparently took her 2 years to get the amount of $8 per month. He died on April 28, 1898 at the age of 75 in Martin, Indiana, United States.
This date was reported by Ruth Hagan in her application for Arthur's military
pension. Some of the papers report the
year as 1895, but given the papers as a whole, 1898 seems more likely to be the
correct year.
Arthur B. Hagan and Sarah A.
Baxter had the following children:
29 i. Elizabeth
H. "Betty" Hagan, born about 1846.
30 ii. James
A. Hagan, born about 1848.
31 iii. Warren
J. Hagan was born about 1853.
32 iv. Emma
Viola Hagan, born November 4, 1859.
33 v. Osa M. Hagan, born May
28, 1860.
5. Joseph H.
Baxter1–4,8 was born in 1826 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in
1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in T6S R3E, Franklin, Illinois, United States.
It lists Joseph (34), Ellen (26),
Clementine (6) and William (1). He
appeared in the census in 1870 in T6S R3E, Franklin, Illinois, United States. It lists J.H. (42), Ellen (35), Clementine
(16), Alicetine (10), Joseph (4) and Martha (1). He appeared in the census in 1880 in Benton Township,
Franklin,
Illinois, United
States. It lists Joseph (54), Cassandra (58), Joseph
(14) and Martha (11).
He served in the military in
1863 in the American Civil War. He
enlisted in Company F, 15th Illinois Cavalry on January 15, 1863. He transferred to Company L, 10th Illinois
Cavalry on January 26, 1865, and mustered out on August 21, 1865..
He died on February 6, 1892
at the age of 66 in Franklin,
Illinois, United
States. He was buried at Baxter
Cemetery in Franklin, Illinois,
United States.
Joseph H. Baxter and Eleanor
Dollins were married on September 15, 1850 in Franklin, Illinois, United States (book 2, page 19). Eleanor Dollins1,3,8 was born about
1833 in Illinois, United States. This surname is from the marriage index. Her Find-A-Grave memorial reported it as
Sanders. She appeared in the census in
1860 in T6S R3E, Franklin,
Illinois, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin, Illinois, United States. She died in 1870 at the age of 37 in Franklin, Illinois, United States.
The date on her grave stone appears to be June 15, 1870. However, the stone is broken and worn, and as
a result the month is uncertain. She was
buried at Baxter Cemetery
in Franklin,
Illinois, United
States.
Joseph H. Baxter and Eleanor
Dollins had the following children:
34 i. Clementine
Baxter, born about 1854.
35 ii. William
M. Baxter, born about 1859.
36 iii. Alicetine
Baxter, born about 1860.
37 iv. Joseph
A. D. Baxter, born July 11, 1866.
38 v. Martha
E. Baxter, born about 1869.
Joseph H. Baxter and
Cassandra Bradley were married on November 29, 1870 in Franklin, Illinois, United States (book 3, page 445). Cassandra Bradley1,3 was born about
1828 in Tennessee, United States. It is unknown if this surname was her maiden
name or one from a prior marriage. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Benton Township,
Franklin, Illinois, United States.
She died Unknown.
6. David
Baxter1–3,10 was born on February 26, 1828 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He immigrated about 1865 to Orange, Indiana, United States.
David accompanied his parents when they
moved from Monroe County, KY
to Franklin County, IL around 1849, and returned to Monroe County, KY
with them around 1856. Because of the
devastation from the war, he and his brother William moved to Orange County, IN
around 1865.
He appeared in the census in
1840 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists David (30) and sister Esther
Baxter Moore and family. His occupation
was farmer. He appeared in the census in
1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists David (43) and Frances (23). He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists David (53), Frances (31), nephew
Joseph Baxter [who would become Frances' second husband] (23)
and mother-in-law Sarah Hubbs (78).
He died on December 12, 1886
at the age of 58 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
David Baxter and Frances
"Fannie" Hubbs were married on January 18, 1866 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-5,
page 239). David was an uncle of Frances' second
husband, Joseph T. Baxter. Frances
"Fannie" Hubbs1–3,5,8,10,
daughter of Joshua Hubbs and Sarah Harmon, was born on July 22, 1848 in Orange, Indiana,
United States, according
to her grave stone. She reported Nov.
1849 in the 1900 census. She appeared in
the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She died on August 18, 1935 at the age of 87
in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States (book BK-7, page 103). Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was arteriosclerosis, residence was Jackson
Township in Orange County
(where she died), her marital status was widow.
The Springs Valley Herald (August 22, 1935) reported "Mrs. Frances
Baxter, 87, widow of Turner Baxter, died Sunday night at her home near Newton
Stewart of hardening of the arteries.
Short funeral services were conducted at the home with burial in the
Cane Creek cemetery Monday afternoon.
Schmutzler was in charge of funeral arrangements." She was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
7. Nancy J.
Baxter1–3,5–6 was born about
1834 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States.
She appeared in the census in
1840 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Beaver
Creek, Bond,
Illinois, United
States. It lists Nancy
(37) living with her brother-in-law and sister, Arthur and Sarah Baxter Hagan. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on April 20, 1890 at
the age of 56 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Nancy J. Baxter and Arthur B.
Hagan were married on April 4, 1873 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book
C-6, page 211). Nancy
was a sister of Arthur's first wife, Sarah Baxter. Arthur B. Hagan1–5,9, son of John Hagan
and Hannah Permelia Harlan, was born about 1823 in Kentucky,
United States.
Please refer to the entry for his first wife, Sarah A. “Sally” Baxter in #4
above for more information on Arthur.
8. Esther A. Baxter1–2 was born on July
5, 1837 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She died on January 13, 1913
at the age of 75. Some sources report
that she died in Franklin County, Illinois.
This is unproven.
Esther A. Baxter and Elswick
Moore were married about 1858. Elswick
Moore1–2
was born about 1834 in Tennessee, United States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Elswick (25), E.A. (22) and
William (1) living with brother-in-law David Baxter. His occupation was farmer. He died Unknown.
Elswick Moore and Esther A.
Baxter had the following children:
39 i. William
Moore, born May 17, 1859.
40 ii. John
W. Moore, born September, 1862.
41 iii. James
I. Moore, born about 1864.
42 iv. Nancy
Moore, born about 1867.
43 v. L.
V. Moore, born about 1872.
44 vi. M.
J. Moore, born about 1878.
45 vii. M.
C. Moore, born about 1879.
9. Narcissa
Catherine "Katy" Baxter1–3,6 was born on July
1, 1839 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States.
She appeared in the census in
1840 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She died on September 10,
1899 at the age of 60. She was buried at
Moore's Ridge
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
Narcissa Catherine
"Katy" Baxter and Alfred Tillery were married on September 27, 1865
in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-5, page 201). Alfred Tillery1,3,8,11–12, son of John Tillery and Rebecca
Turner Kearby, was born on November 17, 1849 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. His obituary reported the year as 1848. He appeared in the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Alfred (21),
Catherine (30), Mary (4) and John (1) living with his mother. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Alfred (31), Narcissa (40), Mary
(13), John (10), Charles (5) and Eddie (8/12) living next door to his mother. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Sterling Township,
Crawford, Indiana, United States.
It lists Alfred (60), Fanny (36), Howard
(7), George (1) and his sister Priscilla Flick (72). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Alfred (71), Fannie (46), Howard
(17), George (11) and his sister Priscilla Flick (84). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Alfred (81), Fannie (57), and
Alfred's sister Martha (76) and husband William Moore (80). He died on March 23, 1934 at the age of 84 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the following: cause of death was senile
complications, residence was R.R. 2, French Lick, occupation was farmer,
marital status was married. The Springs
Valley Herald (March 20, 1934) reported "Alfred Tillery, 85, died Friday
at his home near here from senile complications. Funeral services were held at Moore's Ridge Sunday
afternoon by Rev. Cummins with burial in the nearby cemetery. The American Legion boys assisted in the
funeral services. He is survived by a
wife, four sons, Charles of Luka, Kans.,
Edward of Waterloo, Iowa, Howard and Cecil of Kokomo, Ind. Schmutzler had charge of funeral
arrangements." The same issue also
reported "At the dawning of the day, March 23, the death angel knocked and
Alfred Tillery, one of the pioneers of Orange County answered,
'Here.' He was the last of a family of
8, two brothers and six sisters. He was
a son of John and Rebecca Tillery, born November 17, 1848 near his present home
where the great part of his life was spent and everyone, both old and young,
knew Uncle Alf, as he was familiarly called.
He was 85 years, 4 months and 6 days old. He was married to Kathren Baxter in 1865 and
to this union were born four children, Mary Kitsmiller, deceased, John of
Turon, Charles of Iuka, and Edd of Hutchinson, Kansas. The wife died in 1899 and he was married to
Fannie McWilliams in August, 1900. Two
boys, Howard and Cecil of Kokomo, Ind. were born to this union. The Tillery home became a refuge for others
in time of need, a sister spending her declining years in his home. He was ever ready to befriend the friendless
and to shelter the homeless. He became a
member of the Christian Church many years ago.
Few men have enjoyed such a life acquaintance as Alfred Tillery, making
friends where ever he went. He was a
very active, energetic, outspoken man, always busy and took an active part in
the affairs of his neighborhood and country until in recent years old age and
failing health forced his retirement and since the death of his daughter, a
grandson and a sister recently has been resigned to his helpless condition with
the thought that it would be over. He
leaves a wife, whose constant care and devotion is known to everyone acquainted
with the family, five children, all of whom were present except one, who was
sick, 19 grandchildren and many friends and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Leonard Cummings at Moore's
Ridge Sunday afternoon. The pall bearers
were nephews of the deceased." He was buried on March 25, 1934 at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Goodspeed's History of Orange County reported (as part of a biography of
Alfred's father, John) "Mrs. Tillery is now living with her son Alfred,
who was born November 17, 1848. He
enlisted in the army September, 1863, in Company A, Sixty-sixth Regiment
Indiana Volunteers, and served as a soldier in the Rebellion until its close,
receiving his discharge July 1, 1865, at Indianapolis. Soon after his return home he was married,
September 28, 1865, to Miss Catherine N. Baxter, who has borne him a family of
four children, named Mary P., John T., Charles W. and Eddie. Farming has been the exclusive occupation of
Mr. Tillery, and he now owns 160 acres of land in Jackson Township. His wife, is a member of the Christian
Church, and he is a Republican in politics, usually taking a lively interest in
public affairs."
Alfred Tillery and Narcissa
Catherine Baxter had the following children:
46 i. Mary
P. Tillery, born about 1866.
47 ii. John
T. Tillery, born about 1869.
48 iii. Charles
W. Tillery, born about 1875.
49 iv. Edward
J. "Eddie" Tillery, born September, 1879.
Third Generation
10. Thomas J. Baxter1–2 was born about 1841 in Jackson, Tennessee,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States. He died
on June 25, 1854 at the age of 13 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
11. Hamilton
Savage Baxter1–3,13 was born on November 15, 1843 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He was a miller and farmer.
He appeared in the census in
1850 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Precinct 6, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Ham (26), Martha (20) and Alonzo (2).
He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Hamilton (36), Martha (30), Alonzo
(12), Erastus (8), Levesta (6), Barlow (3) and Joshua (1). He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Hamilton (56), Martha (50),
Alonzo (32), Barlow (23), Joshua (21), Grover (16), Sydney (14) and Mattie
(12). He appeared in the census in 1910
in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Hampton (68), Martha (60), and
Sidney (23) and his wife Roxie (27).
He died on October 25, 1915 at
the age of 71 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He was buried at Baxter
Cemetery in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Hamilton Savage Baxter and
Martha E. Hestand were married on January 29, 1866 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States
(Kentucky Marriages 1851-1900). Martha
E. Hestand1–3,13, daughter of Joshua Kelly and
Elizabeth Cole, was born on March 22, 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Precinct 6, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Martha (67) living with
daughter Mattie. She died on August 8,
1934 at the age of 84. She was buried at
Baxter Cemetery
in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Hamilton Savage Baxter and
Martha E. Hestand had the following children:
50 i. Alonzo
Baxter, born August 8, 1867.
51 ii. Erastus
Baxter, born July 22, 1871.
52 iii. Levestia
"Vessie" Baxter, born April 14, 1874.
53 iv. Smith
Barlow Baxter, born September 26, 1876.
54 v. Joshua
Kell Baxter , born November 15, 1878.
55 vi. Wolford
Baxter, born August 8, 1881.
56 vii. Grover
C. Baxter, born February 22, 1883.
57 viii. Sidney
Baxter, born March 27, 1886.
58 ix. Mattie
Baxter, born August 14, 1888.
12. John W. Baxter1–2 was born about 1846 in Tennessee, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
John died Unknown.
13. Elizabeth Jane
Baxter1–2
was born about 1849 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
Elizabeth
appeared in the census in 1870 in Precinct 5, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She died Unknown.
14. Isaac Baxter2 was born on September 14, 1852 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He died on June 2, 1854 at the age of 1 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
15. Francis M.
Baxter1–3
was born about 1855 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1860 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Precinct 5, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He died about 1879 at the age
of 24 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
Francis M. Baxter and Nancy
Combs were married on March 14, 1878 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States
(Kentucky Marriages 1851-1900). Nancy Combs1–3, daughter of Daniel Hestand Combs and
Malinda Poindexter, was born about 1851 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Nancy (28) and Frances (1) living with her father. She died Unknown.
Francis M. Baxter and Nancy
Combs had the following child:
59 i. Frances
M. Baxter, born January 10, 1879.
16. Joseph
Turner Baxter1–3,8,10 was
born on April 26, 1857 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Precinct 5, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Joseph (23) living with his uncle and
aunt, David and Frances Hubbs Baxter. He married Frances after David died. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Joseph (43), Frances (50) and niece
Lula Baxter (8). He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Joseph (53) and Frances (55). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Joseph (62) and Frances (71).
He died on June 11, 1929 at
the age of 72 in Jackson
Township, Orange,
Indiana, United States (book BK-6, page 62).
His death certificate reported the following: cause of death was suicide
due to mental derangement, his residence was Jackson Township in Orange County,
his occupation was farmer, his marital status was married. The Springs Valley Herald (June 20, 1929)
reported "Turner Baxter, 72 years of age, last week disappeared from his
home in Jackson
Township
and has not been heard from since. When
Baxter left home he carried a considerable sum of money and relatives and
authorities fear foul play. Searching
parties composed of neighbors and police authorities of Orange County
conducted the vain investigation in an effort to find Mr. Baxter's where ever
he went, followed him but returned the same day. A handkerchief thought to be Baxter's was
found in Painter Creek shortly after his disappearance and led to the dragging
of the creek, without avail. Authorities
also found a place in a nearby woods where someone had lain, but were unable to
identify it with Baxter. A wire to
relatives in Kentucky
in the hope that he had left to visit them, but the Kentucky
kinsmen had not as yet received a visit from them." The Springs Valley Herald (June 27, 1929)
reported "Turner Baxter, 72 years of age, after being missing for thirteen
days, was found last Sunday morning about 400 yards from his home in Jackson
Township, with his throat cut. He had
been dead since shortly after his disappearance, according to authorities. While searchers were combing Painter Creek
and searching over most of the county, Mr. Baxter lay dead in a clump of bushes
a short distance from his home. He had
apparently cut his throat with a razor shortly after telling his wife he was
leaving, and laid down to die. The
bloody razor was found in a shirt pocket.
Baxter was found in a bad decomposed condition, caused from exposure for
a long period. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon followed by interment in Cane Creek cemetery. He is survived by his wife." He was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Joseph Turner Baxter and
Frances "Fannie" Hubbs were married on January 13, 1890 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book C-8, page 252).
Joseph was a nephew of Frances' first
husband, David Baxter. Frances
"Fannie" Hubbs1–3,5,8,10,
daughter of Joshua Hubbs and Sarah Harmon, was born on July 22, 1848 in Orange, Indiana,
United States,
according to her grave stone. She
reported Nov. 1849 in the 1900 census. She
appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson
Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died on August 18, 1935 at the age of 87
in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States (book BK-7, page 103). Her
death certificate reported the following: cause of death was arteriosclerosis,
residence was Jackson
Township
in Orange
County
(where she died), her marital status was widow.
The Springs Valley Herald (August 22, 1935) reported "Mrs. Frances
Baxter, 87, widow of Turner Baxter, died Sunday night at her home near Newton
Stewart of hardening of the arteries.
Short funeral services were conducted at the home with burial in the
Cane Creek cemetery Monday afternoon.
Schmutzler was in charge of funeral arrangements." She was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
17. Sarah Josephine Baxter2 was born on August 26, 1859 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She died in April, 1860 at the age of 0 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
18. Margaret
Angeline Baxter1–3,8 was born on March 26, 1861 in Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1870 in Precinct 5, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United
States.
She died on November 6, 1934
at the age of 73 in Muncie,
Delaware, Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was chronic bronchitis, residence was 907 Burlington in Muncie
(where she passed away), occupation was housewife, marital status was married. She was buried at Beech
Grove Cemetery
in Delaware, Indiana,
United States.
Margaret Angeline Baxter
and John D. Case were married on June 23, 1878 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-6, page 566). John D. Case1,3,8, son of Benjamin
Franklin Case and Nancy Gresham, was born on April 21, 1856 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists John (24), Margaret (19) and Benjamin
(10/12). He appeared in the census in
1900 in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists John (44), Margaret (39), Benjamin
(20), William (18), Leonidas (15), Martha (12), Harry (9), Oliver (7), Evert
(3) and Sadie (10/12). He appeared in
the census in 1910 in French Lick Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists John (54), Margaret (49), Lee (26),
Harry (19), Oliver (17), Everett (13), Sadie (10) and Fronie (7). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United
States. It lists John (64), Angeline (58) and
Sophronia (17). His occupation was
laborer. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Muncie, Delaware,
Indiana, United States. It lists John (73) and Margaret (69) living
with daughter Sophronia. He had no
occupation. He died on February 25, 1939
at the age of 83 in Muncie, Delaware,
Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was chronic myocarditis, residence was 2919 S. Monroe in Muncie
(where he died), occupation was retired, marital status was widower. He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery in Delaware, Indiana, United States.
John D. Case and Margaret
Angeline Baxter had the following children:
60 i. Benjamin
Franklin Case, born August, 1879.
61 ii. William
Henry Case, born March 14, 1882.
62 iii. Leonidas
R. "Lee" Case, born August, 1884.
63 iv. Martha
Case, born March, 1888.
64 v. Harry
A. Case, born August 7, 1890.
65 vi. Oliver
Case, born May, 1893.
66 vii. Everett
Case, born October, 1896.
67 viii. Sadie
M. Case, born August, 1899.
68 ix. Sophronia
Ethel "Fronie" Case, born about 1903.
19. Elbert Henderson
Baxter1,3,7 was born on December 22, 1841 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jefferson Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United
States.
He died on December 2, 1935
at the age of 93 in Milo, Warren, Iowa, United States. The Lenox Time Table (December 12, 1935)
reported "Elbert Henderson Baxter was born in Tompkinville,
Kentucky Dec. 22, 1841, and passed away at the
home of his son John in Milo, Iowa,
Dec. 2, 1935, aged 93 years, 11 mos. and 10 days. At the age of 20 years he entered he Union
Service in Company B, 9th Reg, Kentucky
Infantry. After his discharge from the
army, he moved with his parents to Indiana,
where he was united in marriage to Mary Mildred Love. To this union were born eleven children. His wife, three daughters, Addie, Minnie and
Anna, and two sons, Grant and Benjamin preceded him in death. In 1887 he moved from Ind.
to Illinois,
residing on a farm for 8 years. In 1895 he moved from Illinois
to Iowa,
where he spent four years on a farm and then went into the mercantile line of
business. Those surviving him are two
brothers and one sister; six children, George of Hume, Illinois; Lorenzo of
Benton City, Missouri, John of Milo, Iowa; Marie Wilson of Des Moines, Iowa; Eugene
and Joe of Clearfield, Iowa. He also
took two grandchildren into his home and raised them to maturity, Mrs. Ethel
Beeler of Creston, Iowa;
and Clarence Wood of Newton,
Iowa; He had
twenty-three grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren, to survive
him. In 1894, he united with the Christian
Church and when he moved to Florida he united
with the Methodist
Church. He was an Odd Fellow for more than fifty
years, and a charter member of Clearfield Lodge No. 11. He retired from business here in Clearfield. After the death of his wife in 1922, he moved
to St. Cloud, Florida, where he resided until May 1935 when he came back to
Iowa and resided with his son John until he passed away, Along this long trail of life he has had many
joys, and sorrows as well, but was always considerate in the welfare of the
large family, also his neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held at Clearfield Christian church on December
4th. Rev. P. 0. Nystrand read the scripture and led in prayer. The address was
by Jas. E. Duncan, fulfilling a promise of many years ago. The church was
filled with friends and neighbors. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery." He was buried at Clearfield
Cemetery in Ringgold, Iowa,
United States.
Elbert Henderson Baxter and
Mary Mildred Love were married on May 21, 1865 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-5, page 172). Mary
Mildred Love3,7
was born on January 4, 1849 in Oldham, Kentucky, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jefferson Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United
States. She died on January 21, 1922 in Clearfield, Ringgold, Iowa, United States. The Clearfield Enterprise (January 26, 1922)
reported "Mary M. Love was born in Oldham County,
Kentucky, Jan. 4, 1849, and died at her home
in Clearfield
Jan. 21,1922, at the age of 73 years and l7 days. She moved with her parents from Kentucky to Orange
county, Indiana, when but a child six years old. She was united in marriage to E. H. Baxter.
May 21, 1865. To their union were born
eleven children, seven boys and four girls.
One boy died at the age of seven years two girls died after they were
married, each leaving a child. The two
daughters still. living are Mrs. Anna Worthington
of Maloy, and Miss Mary Baxter, the youngest child, living at home with her
parents. The boys are Ulysses Grant of
Rockwell City, Iowa; Lorenzo D. of Auxvassje, Missouri;
George I. of Hume, Illinois; John of Milo,
Iowa; Eugene
and Joseph of Clearfield. Her husband
still survives her. She also leaves 28 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
and many friends to mourn her loss. She
confessed her faith in Christ in 1870 and united with the Church of Christ. She has not been able to attend services of
public gatherings for years because of a troublesome cough, but she lived and
died in the faith of a Christian. The
funeral was held in Clearfield Christian Church Sunday afternoon January 22,
Pastor Hignett officiating. There was a
large attendance. Interment followed in Clearfield Cemetery." He was buried at Clearfield
Cemetery in Ringgold, Iowa,
United States.
20. Abraham
Lewis Baxter1,3–4,6–8
was born on December 31, 1843 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He served in the military in
1861 in the American Civil War. He was a
corporal in Captain Bryan's Company B, 9th Regiment, Kentucky infantry. He enlisted at Camp Anderson KY
at age 18. He was described as being 5
ft. 10 in. tall, fair, blue eyes, and dark hair.
He appeared in the census in
1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Abraham (26), Levisa (26), Charles
(3) and Annie (2). He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Abraham (37), Luvisa (38), Charles
(13), Anna (12), Talitha (8), Isabel (6), Elizabeth (3) and Olliver (1). He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Abraham (56), Luvisa (58), Oliver
(21), Albert (17), Dica Alice (15) and grandson Harry (10). He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Abraham (66), Lavisa (67) and
grandson Harry Martin (21). He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Spice Valley Township,
Lawrence, Indiana, United States.
It lists Abraham (76) and Emma (65).
He died on January 2, 1929 at
the age of 85 in Terre Haute,
Vigo, Indiana,
United States.
His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was lobar pneumonia, residence was 2335 Garfield in Terre
Haute, occupation was retired, marital status was
married. His grave stone lists the date
as February 11. The Terre Haute Tribune
(January 2, 1929) reported "Abraham Lewis Baxter, 80 years old, died at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of his son, Albert L. Baxter, 2335 Garfield avenue. Besides Mr. Baxter, he is survived by two
other sons, Charles H. of San Antonio, Tex., and Oliver H. of Seattle, Wash.;
two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth McLemore of Caldwell, N.J., and Mrs. Alice
Stewart, of Chrisman, Ill., four brothers, three sisters, 17 grandchildren, and
5 great grandchildren. The body was
removed to Thomas undertaking parlor."
The Springs Valley Herald (January 10, 1929) reported "Abraham L.
Baxter, 85 years of age, died January 2, at Terre Haute, Ind. Death was caused by influenza and
pneumonia. The body was shipped here
Thursday night and funeral services were held Friday morning at the First
Christian Church here. Mr. Baxter was a
former resident of this city, and is survived by several relatives in this
community." He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana,
United States.
Abraham Lewis Baxter and
Luvisa Ann Spaulding were married on August 6, 1865 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-5,
page 183). Luvisa Ann Spaulding1,3,6,8, daughter of Nelson Spaulding and
Elizabeth Luttrell, was born on March 30, 1842 in Indiana,
United States.
The marriage index lists her as Louisa.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died on April 5, 1912 at the age of 70 in
French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-24, page 59). Her
death certificate reported the following: cause of death was paralysis due to
senility, residence was French Lick (where she died), occupation was housewife,
marital status was married. She was
buried at Moore's Ridge
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
Abraham Lewis Baxter and
Luvisa Ann Spaulding had the following children:
69 i. Charles
H. Baxter, born July, 1866.
70 ii. Anna
J. Baxter, born about 1868.
71 iii. Tolitha
E. Baxter, born December 16, 1871.
72 iv. Isabel
Baxter, born about 1874.
73 v. Elizabeth
Baxter, born about 1877.
74 vi. Oliver
H. Baxter, born August, 1878.
75 vii. Albert
Lewis Baxter, born July 27, 1882.
76 viii. Alice
Baxter, born March 30, 1885.
Abraham Lewis Baxter and Emma
A. Snow were married on September 8, 1915 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
(book H-5, page 86). Emma A. Snow1,3 was born about 1849 in Ohio, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence, Indiana, United States.
She died Unknown.
21. Martha
Elizabeth Baxter1,3,6–8 was born on April
1, 1846 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Martha (66) living with her son
Kenneth. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Martha (73), Kenneth (47), and
Lillian (37) and her children Clarence (17) and Winifred (6) Lashbrook. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Martha (84) living with her son
Kenneth. She appeared in the census in
1940 in Paoli, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Martha (94), widow, living with
daughter Lillian. Her highest level of
education was 5th grade.
This article appeared in an
unknown paper around 1950, when Martha Baxter McIver was 103 years old. "Martha Elizabeth Baxter was born around
Tompkinsville, KY,
on April 1, 1846. The family lived very
near the Cumberland Gap. Here they watched their neighbors who had
lived in peace don the blue and the gray and become bitter enemies. Most of the
country around them became Southern in its sympathies, and Martha watched her
brothers sneak out to join the Union Army.
After the boys left, the family was watched constantly by the
Southerners, who were trying to capture the boys. The stock was mostly stolen and the big,
efficient farm became little more than a shelter. Mrs. McIver laughed when she told that they
had some fifty geese when the war started and when it was over they had saved
only five. Their terror was complete when the guerillas captured her father and
took him off to kill him. The next day
they brought him back weak and sore from a grueling ride. He lay on the floor where they left him until
he was strong enough to be moved. One
night a group came and made her mother cook all night long. While they ate, they pastured their horses in
the Baxter garden. There was not much
food and the family suffered much discomfort.
After the war was over, Abe and Elwood came back. They had been "out" three years,
and when they saw the state of affairs at home, they decided to leave. Rioting was at its peak. Neighbors and sometimes even families were
still fighting. Guerillas were killing as many as during the war. The night before the family left, two Union
men were killed in the woods near the Baxter home. Martha and her sisters, along with some other
women, kept vigil at their bodies. The
men were afraid because the guerillas were not far away and were watching the
bodies. The little cemetery above the
house was full of friends and relatives who had fallen. The family moved from the farm to Louisville
in a wagon. They came through
Tompkinsville, which had been burned the night before. The smoke and rubble were her last
recollections of her childhood home. She never returned to the home they
left. She was eighteen when they came to
Indiana. At Louisville, they boarded the
first train Martha had ever ridden. They
came to Orleans
and rode on the stage to French Lick.
Relatives met them and took them to Newton Stewart where they stayed for
a week while they looked for a home. She
remembers the towns as being very small.
The station at Orleans was very little and
the town wasn't scattered out so much.
The only thing that looks as it does now was the Paoli courthouse. The thing that was strongest to the Baxters
was the peacefulness of the country.
After the bitterness they had left, the friendly people were a welcome
change. The home they found was in the Cane Creek Church
vicinity south of French Lick. Here the
family worked in the fashion of the pioneers. There were cabin raisings, peach
and apple cuttings, and general harvesting of the crops. The church was log then, and many times the
whole community met there. There were
corn husking bees and if any neighbor was ill, the rest of the community
harvested his crops. One of the most
valuable crops was flax. This one crop
meant most for the physical well-being of the family, and after food, came
first. Mrs. McIver remembers with joy
the pretty blue flowers of the flax.
When it was ready, she helped pull the flax plants from the ground. The stems lay on the ground all winter until
the pith was rotten. After the centers
rotted, the flax was shocked and then they had a flax-pulling. The neighbors came and everyone hacked. The process was long and it took many hours
to spin it into thread. After it was
spun, it was spooled and warped, then woven.
In the first year of their coming, Martha met Benjamin Franklin McIver,
whom she married when she was nineteen.
Her wedding present was enough thread to weave twenty-five yards of
linen. In their first year together she
wove the twenty-five yards of linen and made two sheets, two tablecloths, and
four towels. There were countless tasks
for the women in the pioneer home. They
managed the house, which included making candles, preserving fruit, making bed
clothes and clothing for the family, cooking, which was mostly done at the
fireplace, and washing, usually done at the spring, far from the house. The woman of the house also milked the cow,
tended to the pigs, and usually a large garden.
Mrs. McIver made the jeans that the men wore and the linsey dresses worn
by the girls. The blue pot which
contained dye was often in use. The
jeans were made of cotton chain with a wool filling. The last weaving Mrs. McIver did was a carpet
which she did about fifty years ago. Mr.
McIvers was never very strong and made a living driving ox teams. He hauled timber and anything else which
brought them the small amount of money it took to live. There were seven children born to them -
Willy, Marion, Kenneth, Silver, Dan, Lillian, and Charlie. There was a new baby often in the early
homes, and Mrs. McIver has little tolerance for the new fangled ideas about birth. She proudly assets that she had a doctor only
once at her childrens' births and then only because she couldn't find a woman
to help her. She remembers two midwives
in the district that were more in demand than a doctor. She herself delivered many babies. She helped deliver her own daughter-in-law,
with whom she now resides. Thirty-six
years ago, her grandson, Charlie McIver, couldn't get a doctor for his
wife. It was the Fourth of July and the
Paoli doctors were all away. She
delivered her great grand-daughter. This
was just after her sixty-seventh birthday.
There are many things one thinks when talking to Grandma McIver. As she sits, spacing her words with the
gentle creak of the rocker, there are many thoughts, but none of the
present. A coy bob of the neat gray head
and a little laugh takes you far from the things of today. The car, the radio, the movies, and the
atomic bomb are gone. Instead, there's a
house and laughter and people - a people woven from the fabric of their own
making - a homespun folk."
She died on March 2, 1952 at
the age of 105 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
An obituary (newspaper and date unknown)
found in the bible of Clarissa Gass Sparks, now owned by Richard Moore,
reported "Orange County's
oldest citizen Mrs. Martha McIver died Sunday morning at the age of 105 years
and 11 months. A native of Tompkinsville, Ky., Mrs. McIver came
to Orange County
at the age of eighteen on Feb.1, 1865. Most of her life had been spent here and
she had been the county's oldest person for seven years. Funeral services were conducted by elder S.
R. Langford Tuesday afternoon from the Ellis Funeral Home. Burial was in Moore's Ridge
Cemetery. Mrs. McIver was born April 1, 1846, the
daughter of William and Priscilla Baxter.
She was the last member of her family of eight brothers and sisters, one
of whom reached an age in the late nineties.
On October 15, 1865 she was married to Benjamin McIver. the marriage was
performed by Rev. Chris Cox of French Lick, who also baptized Mrs. McIver. Mr. McIver died in 1900. The aged Lady had outlived five of her seven
children. Surviving her are two sons, Silver, with whom she made her home at Orleans,
and Charles of Indianapolis. Preceding
her death were four sons and one daughter, Willy, Marion, Kenneth, Dan and
Lillynn, who became Mrs. William Lashbrook.
Grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive." She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Martha Elizabeth Baxter and
Benjamin Franklin McIver were married on October 13, 1865 in Orange, Indiana,
United States (book C-5, page 207).
Phyllis McIver Bennett says they were married in Dubois County. Benjamin Franklin McIver1,3,6–7, son of Kenneth McIver and Elizabeth
Cox, was born on March 21, 1839 in Orange, Indiana, United States. He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in 1840 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. He served in the military in 1861 in the
American Civil War. He enlisted as a
private on November 21, 1861. His served
in Company G, 49th Indiana Volunteers.
He mustered out on November 29, 1864. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Benjamin (41), Martha (34), William
(13), Marian (10), Kenneth (8), Sylvester (5), and Samuel (1) living with her
father. He appeared in the census in
1900 in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Benjamin (61), Martha (54), William
(33), Kenneth (28), Sylvester (25), Daniel (21), Lilly (17) and Charles (13). He died on December 28, 1900 at the age of 61
in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Benjamin Franklin McIver and
Martha Elizabeth Baxter had the following children:
77 i. William
T. McIver, born February 14, 1867.
78 ii. Marion
McIver, born June 23, 1869.
79 iii. Kenneth
Monroe McIver, born January 27, 1872.
80 iv. Sylvester
"Silver" McIver, born December 3, 1874.
81 v. Daniel
Blue McIver, born June 6, 1879.
82 vi. Lillian
Alice McIver, born November 25, 1882.
83 vii. Charles
Elbert McIver, born August 7, 1886.
22. Mary Jane
Baxter1,3,5,7–8
was born on January 27, 1850 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1850 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Mary appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Mary appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Mary (69), daughter Rettie (51) and her husband William Early (60),
and great-granddaughter Louise Giles (9). She appeared in the census in 1930 in
French
Lick
Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Mary (80) and her daughter Henrietta (61) and husband William Early
(71).
She died on September 25, 1937
at the age of 87 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the following: cause of death was fracture of
left femur, residence was French Lick, occupation was housewife, marital status
was widow. The Springs Valley Herald
(September 30, 1937) reported "Mrs. Mary Jane Flick, widow of Isaac Flick,
passed away at her home on Indiana
Avenue Saturday, following an illness from a
fractured hip suffered in a fall several weeks ago. Funeral services were conducted from the
First Christian Church here Monday afternoon by Rev. C. W. Parks, pastor of the
local church. Mrs. Flick was a member of
that church. Burial was made in the Moore's Ridge cemetery with W.
V. Ritter & Son conducted the arrangements." The Springs Valley Herald (October 21, 1937)
reported "Mrs. Mary Jane (Baxter) Flick, the daughter of William and
Priscilla Baxter, was born January 27, 1850 in Monroe County, Ky. and passed away in her home in French
Lick, Ind.
on the morning of September 25, 1937, aged 87 years, 7 months and 25 days. On August 11, 1866 she became the wife of
Isaac Flick and the mother of his eight children by a former marriage, namely:
Mrs. Polly Cox, Mrs. Catherine Larkins, Mrs. Minerva McIver, Mrs. Jane
Thompson, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawhee, George, Thomas and Sam Flick. To this union were born eight children, Mrs.
Bettie Early, William Flick, Priscilla, John and Amos Flick, Mrs. Effie Owens,
Mrs. Maud Nugent and Mrs. Alice Laffoon.
All have preceded her in death except Mrs. Early, Mrs. Nugent, Mrs. Owen
and one step-son, Sam Flick, one sister, Mrs. Martha McIver of Paoli,
Ind.
and one brother, William Baxter, of French Lick. a number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn
her loss. Since the death of her
husband, who passed away February 10, 1918, she has made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. William Early in French Lick.
On August 3 of this year, she fell and fractured a hip. All that loving hands could do count stay the
hand of death and on the morning of September 25th she quietly and peacefully
passed away. She united with the
Christian Church at Cane Creek, Ind.
in 1869. Later she became a charter
member of the Christian Church in French Lick.
Aunt Jane, as she was familiarly called, was a faithful member, going to
church when it was possible for her to get there. To know her was to love her and she will be
sadly missed by all who knew her." She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Mary Jane Baxter and Isaac
Flick were married on August 9, 1866 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
(book C-5, page 282). Her obituary lists
the date as August 11. Isaac Flick1,3,5,10,15–18,
son of Christopher Flick and Mary Cox, was born on January 24, 1824 in Orange,
Indiana,
United States.
He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Isaac (35), Elizabeth (31), Catharine (13), Manerva (11), Elizabeth
(9), Louisa (6), George (5) and Thomas (2). Isaac served in the military from
1861 to 1864 in the American Civil War. He served in Company I, 38th Indiana
Volunteers. The Springs Valley Herald
reported in February 1918 "Up to the time of his death he was the oldest
survivor of the 38th Infantry. He was
enrolled on the 18th day of Sept. 1861.
He was in many hard fought battles being wounded at Chickamauga. Was discharged Sept. 21, 1864.". He
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson
Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States.
living with his parents. It lists Isaac
(45), Jane (20), Elizabeth (18), Louisa (16), George (14), Thomas (12), Samuel
(9), Henrietta (2) and William (5/12).
His occupation was laborer at the lumber mill. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Washington
Township,
Gibson, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Isaac (56), Mary (29), Samuel (19), Retta (11), William (9) and Effie
(2). Isaac appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Isaac (76), Mary (50), Maude (16) and Lucy (9). He appeared in the
census in 1910 in French
Lick
Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Isaac (86), Mary (60) and Alice
(19). He died on February 10, 1918 at the age of 94 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the following: cause of death was
arteriosclerosis, residence was French Lick (where he died), occupation was
retired farmer, marital status was married.
The Springs Valley Herald (February 1918) reported "Isaac Flick was
born January 24, 1824, departed this life February 10, 1918, age 94 years 17
days. Was married to Elizabeth Beatty,
March 1844. To this union were born nine
children, three of whom were called home.
The wife and mother departed this life September 18, 1865. On August 11, 1866, he was married to Mary
Jane Baxter. To this union were born
eight children, five have answered the call home. In 1861 he enlisted in the Civil War, serving
for three years, when he was wounded and received an honorable discharge from
the service. In 1896 he united with the Church of Christ at Pleasant
Valley
under the preaching of Bro. Baggerly, and lived a Christian life, until about
six years ago, when his mind began to fail.
His request years ago was to be buried beside his first wife in the old
cemetery at Cane Creek church. He leaves
a wife, nine children, and great, great grandchildren, also two sisters to
mourn their loss." A news article
reported "Isaac Flick was born in Orange
County Jan. 24th 1824, Departed this life, Feb. 10, 1918; age 94 years 17
days. Up to the time of his death he was
the oldest survivor if the 38th Inf. He
was enrolled on the 18th day of Sept. 1861.
He was in many hard fought battles being wounded at Chickamauga. Was discharge Sept. 21, 1864. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Beatty in
March 1844. To this union was born nine
children. His first wife departed this
life in the fall of 1865. He was then
married to Miss Mary J. Baxter, Aug 11, 1866.
To this union was born eight children. He has 80 grandchildren, 124 great
grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren.
He was good soldier, a good farmer and always will to pay his contracts. We need such men as he once was at this
time. When his country called he
answered 'present' and was found at the breech of his gun." He was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Isaac Flick and Mary Jane
Baxter had the following children:
84 i. Henrietta
"Retta" Flick, born June 25, 1868.
85 ii. William
Franklin Flick, born January 24, 1870.
86 iii. Effie
A. Flick, born about 1878.
87 iv. Maude
Flick, born September, 1885.
88 v. Lucy
Alice Flick, born August 15, 1890
23. Isaac
Monroe Baxter1,3,5,7 was born on July
28, 1852 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1860 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. It lists Isaac (47), Lucinda (46), William
(26), Ed (22), Fred (20), Minnie (16), Julia (15), Albert (12), Elsie (9),
Charles (5), Nellie (2) and baby (0/12). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township,
Seminole,
Oklahoma, United
States. It lists Isaac (58), Lucinda (56), Albert
(22), Elsie (20), Charlie (15), Nellie (12) and Vernie (9). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jacobs Township,
Hughes,
Oklahoma, United
States. It lists I.M. (67), Lucinda (66) and nephew U.S. (52).
Isaac died on October 27, 1934
at the age of 82 in Gainesville,
Llano,
Texas, United States.
Isaac Monroe Baxter and
Lucinda A. Case were married on December 3, 1871 in Orange, Indiana,
United States
(book C-6, page 107). Lucinda A. Case1,3 was born in
November, 1853 in Indiana,
United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township,
Seminole,
Oklahoma, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jacobs Township,
Hughes,
Oklahoma, United
States. She died Unknown.
Isaac Monroe Baxter and
Lucinda A. Case had the following children:
89 i. William
D. Baxter, born December, 1873.
90 ii. Edward
H. Baxter, born March, 1878.
91 iii. Fred
M. Baxter, born March, 1880.
92 iv. Minnie
Lee Baxter, born November, 1883.
93 v. Julia
A. Baxter, born March, 1885.
94 vi. Albert
L. Baxter, born September, 1887.
95 vii. Elsie
L. V. Baxter, born March, 1891.
96 viii. Charles
A. Baxter, born May, 1895.
97 ix. Nellie
Baxter, born March, 1898.
98 x. Vernie
Baxter, born 1900.
24. William
Madison Baxter1,3,6–8 was born on
December 7, 1854 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1860 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists William (25), Sarah (22) and Joseph
(1). He appeared in the census in 1900
in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists William (45), Sarah (42), Joseph
(21), Chester
(19), Amos (17), Lettie (15), William (12), Pearl (10),
Grace (8) and Silver (1). He appeared in
the census in 1910 in French Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists William (53), Sarah (52), Volney
(22), Pearl
(20), Grace (17), Silver (11) and grandson Guy (2). His occupation was teamster. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists William (68) and Pearl (27).
His occupation was town expressman.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists William (75) and Catherine (58)
living at 318 Walnut St. His occupation was laborer at the West Baden
Hotel. He appeared in the census in 1940
in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists William (85) and Catherine (68)
living at 320 Maple Street,
next door to son William. His occupation
was farmer. His highest level of
education was 3rd grade, hers was 4th grade.
He died on March 27, 1944 at
the age of 89 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was arteriosclerosis, residence was French Lick
(where he died), occupation was farmer, marital status was married. The Springs Valley Herald (1944) reported
"William Baxter was born December 7, 1854, in Kentucky
and departed this life March 27, 1944. He was one of a large family-five boys
and three girls, all of whom have preceded him in death except one sister Mrs.
Martha McIver. He came to Orange County,
Indiana
as a small boy, spending his entire life in this community. He was married May 22, 1878 to Sarah E. Case.
to this union were born nine children - six boys and three girls, Joe, Arthur,
Morton, Mabel King, Volney, Pearl Eastman, Anderson, Grace Sanders and
Sylvester. His wife died September 27,
1918. He was a member of the French Lick
Christian Church many years being love and respected by all who knew him. In 1920 he was married to Catherine Graves,
whom he leaves to mourn his death with five sons, two daughters, six step
children, fourteen grandchildren. sixteen great grandchildren, one great, great
grandchild and a host of friends." He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
William Madison Baxter and
Sarah Elizabeth Case were married on May 26, 1878 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-6, page 562). Sarah
Elizabeth Case1,6,8, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Case and
Nancy Gresham, was born on February 14, 1858 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died on September 27, 1918 at the age of
60 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was typhoid, residence was French Lick (where she died),
occupation was housewife, marital status was married. The Springs Valley Herald (October 3, 1918)
reported "Mrs. William Baxter died at her home in this city about 2
o'clock Friday after several weeks illness with typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted at the
Christian Church at one o'clock Sunday by Rev. Stephenson. The remains were laid to rest at Moore's
Ridge cemetery." The Springs Valley
Herald (October 10, 1918) reported "In memory of Sarah E. Baxter, wife of
William Baxter, who departed this life September 27, 1918. Aged 59 years, 7 months and 13 days. She was a fond mother of nine children, of
which all are living except an infant son of 18 months, who has gone to that
great beyond to await her arrival.
Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church of which she
had been an ardent worker for a number of years. During her long suffering of twelve weeks she
bore them as all Christian people do, with her heavenly home ever in view and
talked of Jesus to all her friends and neighbors. She leaves a husband and eight children and a
host of friends to mourn her loss." She was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
William Madison Baxter and
Sarah Elizabeth Case had the following children:
99 i. Joseph
Harden Baxter, born March 7, 1879.
100 ii. Chester
Arthur Baxter, born November 21, 1881.
101 iii. Amos
Morton Baxter, born March 4, 1883.
102 iv. Lettie
Mabel Baxter, born February 21, 1885.
103 v. William
Volney Baxter, born October 6, 1888.
104 vi. Pearl
V. Baxter, born April, 1890.
105 vii. Grace
Gladys Baxter, born July 25, 1893.
106 viii. Sylvester
Ivan "Silver" Baxter, born November 3, 1898.
William Madison Baxter and
Catherine Graves were married on March 7, 1920 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-6, page 46). Her surname is listed as Graves, probably from a prior marriage. Catherine Graves1,3,8
was born on January 19, 1872 in Indiana, United States. The WPA marriage index lists her as Catherine
Graves Cox. Nothing is known about her
first marriage. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died Unknown.
25. Daniel
Blue Baxter1,3,7–8 was born on June
23, 1857 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1860 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Daniel (22), Roda (17), Clementine (2) and Cora (8/12). He appeared in
the census in 1900 in Harrison Township, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Daniel (42), Mattie (29) and Lloyd
(7). He appeared in the census in 1910
in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
It lists Daniel (49), Mattie (38),
Eveline (5) and Daniel (3). His
occupation was wagon driver for the paper factory. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Posey Township,
Clay, Indiana,
United States. It lists Daniel (62), Mattie (48), Evelyn (15)
and Daniel (13). He had no occupation,
hers was laundress at home.
He died on March 21, 1923 at
the age of 65 in Staunton,
Clay,
Indiana, United States.
The Terre Haute Tribune (March 22, 1923)
reported "Daniel Baxter, 65 years old, died yesterday at his residence in Staunton. He is survived by the widow, Mattie; four
sons, Amos, Elmer, Lloyd and Daniel Baxter; four daughters, Mrs. James Compton,
Mrs. Hattie Hannah, of Brazil,
Ind., Mrs.
Della McNamera, of Indianapolis,
and Mrs. Clara Levin. The funeral will
be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the residence. Burial will be in Markle Cemetery."
Daniel Blue Baxter and Rhoda
Livengood were married on December 26, 1877 in Orange, Indiana,
United States
(book C-6, 528). Rhoda Livengood1,3, daughter of
William J. Livengood and Margaret Bledsoe, was born about 1863 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died Unknown. It may have been before 1893 since Daniel
remarried that year.
Daniel Blue Baxter and Rhoda
Livengood had the following children:
107 i. Clementine
Baxter, born May 8, 1878.
108 ii. Cora
E. "Hattie" Baxter, born about 1879.
109 iii. Lloyd
Baxter, born June, 1892.
Daniel Blue Baxter and Ellen
Jones were married on December 3, 1893 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States (book C-8, page 522). They were divorced before 1899, based on the
fact that Daniel remarried that year and Ellen is listed as divorced in the
1900 census. Ellen Jones3 was born about 1868 in Tennessee, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana,
United States. It lists Ellen (32), Coen (5) and Cora (3)
living at the McKenzie boarding house.
Her occupation was servant. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson
Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Ellen (45), Cohen (16) and Cora
(13). Her occupation is farmer. She died Unknown.
Daniel Blue Baxter and Ellen
Jones had the following children:
110 i. Coen
Baxter, born about 1894.
111 ii. Cora
Z. Baxter, born September 18, 1895.
Daniel Blue Baxter and Mattie
C. Buckingham were married on May 26, 1899 in Vigo, Indiana, United States (book 5, page
59). There is conflicting data on this
marriage. The WPA marriage index entry
for Daniel Baxter lists the date as May 26.
There are entries for both Mattie West and Mattie Buckingham, and they
list the date as May 24. It is assumed
that West is a surname from a prior marriage.
Her age at first marriage was 19 in the 1930 census, which also
indicates a prior marriage, but she reported that she had only been married
once on her marriage record to Ira Kempf. Mattie C. Buckingham1,3, daughter of
Samuel Buckingham and Evelyn Serber, was born on December 13, 1873 in Illinois, United
States, according to her marriage record with
Ira Kempf. The 1900 census reports the
year as 1870. She appeared in the census
in 1900 in Harrison Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Posey Township,
Clay, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Posey Township,
Clay, Indiana, United States.
She died Unknown.
Daniel Blue Baxter and Mattie
C. Buckingham had the following children:
112 i. Freddie
D. Baxter, born April 30, 1901.
113 ii. Mary
C. Baxter, born July 3, 1903.
114 iii. Evelyn
M. Baxter, born May 14, 1904.
115 iv. Daniel
L. Baxter, born about 1907.
116 v. Ernest
B. Baxter, born March 5, 1912.
26. Charles Baxter1,7 was born about
1859 in Kentucky,
United
States. The 1870 census lists him as 4 years old,
which would place his birth date around 1866.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown. William Baxter's 1944 obituary reported that
he had preceded him in death.
27. Melissa
Ann "Mellie" Baxter1,7 was born in August, 1860 in Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1870 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Richland, Ohio, United States.
She died on April 23, 1934 at
the age of 73.
Melissa Ann "Mellie"
Baxter and John Willis Breeden were married on January 14, 1877 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book C-6, page 458). John Willis Breeden1,3,19,
son of Henry Pierce Breeden and Mary Ellen Carroll, was born on October 12,
1854 in Indiana,
United
States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists J.W. (45), Mellie (39), Ida
(18), Edward (15), Alonzo (14), Lucy (12), Bessie (9) and Blanch (3). His occupation was farm laborer. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Richland, Ohio, United States.
It lists John (75), Malissa (69) and
Bessie (39). Bessie's surname is Roe and
she is listed as a widow. His occupation
was steel mill laborer. He died on
December 11, 1931 at the age of 77 in Mansfield,
Richland,
Ohio, United States.
28. Annie Baxter1 was born about 1868 in Kentucky, United States.
S he appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown. William Baxter's 1944 obituary reported that
she had preceded him in death.
29. Elizabeth H.
"Betty" Hagan1,5
was born about 1846 in Kentucky,
United
States. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Illinois, United States. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. She died Unknown.
30. James
A. Hagan1,5
was born about 1848 in Illinois,
United
States. His middle initial is listed as "B"
in the 1860 census. He appeared in the
census in 1850 in Franklin,
Illinois,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Beaver
Creek, Bond,
Illinois,
United States. He died Unknown.
31. Warren
J. Hagan1 was born about 1853 in Illinois, United States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. He died Unknown. It may have been before 1870 since he doesn't
appear with the family after the 1860 census.
32. Emma Viola Hagan1,3,5,8 was born on November 4, 1859 in Illinois, United States.
This date is from her death certificate. She
reported the year as 1856 in the 1900 census.
She appeared in the census in
1860 in Jefferson,
Illinois,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Beaver Creek, Bond,
Illinois, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United
States. 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 in Louisville,
Jefferson,
Kentucky,
United States.
Her occupation was dress maker.
She died on November 7, 1915
at the age of 56 in Louisville,
Jefferson,
Kentucky,
United States
(Death Certificate File #27133). Her
death certificate reported the cause of death as organic heart disease, and
stated that she was buried in Birdseye,
Indiana on November 9, 1915.
Emma Viola Hagan and Martin
Van Buren Marlette were married on November 23, 1879 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-7, page 114). Martin
Van Buren Marlette1,8,21, son of James N. Marlette and Mary Ann Lane, was
born in October, 1859 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
He was likely named after his uncle, Martin Van Buren Lane.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Martin (20) and Emma (22) living with
his mother. His occupation was farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Greensburg,
Green, Kentucky,
United States. 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, Kentucky, United States. 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 at the age of 59
in Jefferson,
Kentucky, United
States (Kentucky Death Index,
volume 5, certificate 2165). Martin and
Emma are listed in the 1907 city directory for Washington, Indiana,
living at 110 Mill St.
Martin Van Buren Marlette and
Emma Viola Hagan had the following children:
117 i. Walter
Irvin Marlette, born May 25, 1882.
118 ii. Zada
"Zadie" Marlette, born July 14, 1885.
119 iii. Bashie
Marlette, born September, 1890.
120 iv. Hubbard
Hazel Marlette, born October 19, 1893.
121 v. Jessie
Marlette, born June, 1898.
33. Osa M. Hagan1,3,5,8,15,17,22–24
was born on May 28, 1860 in Jefferson, Illinois,
United States.
He was a farmer.
He
appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Beaver
Creek, Bond,
Illinois, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Osa (21) and Nancy (18)
living next door to his parents. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Steen
Township, Knox, Indiana, United States. It lists Osa (40), Mary (28), John (7) and
Martha (6). He appeared in the census in
1910 in Northwest Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Osa (50), Margaret (40), Luther (18),
Martha (16), Arthur (14) [he was actually 4] and Bernice (2). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Osa (59), Mary (50), Luther (27),
Benham (13), Bernice (11) and Bessie (7).
The
Paoli Weekly News (March 6, 1889) contains this notice: "Mud! mud! is the
cry. Health is good in our neighborhood. Hoop poling is all the go. I start to Arkansas
the fourth of March, and I leave a solid Democrat, and I say to my friends to
hold on to old party, and I also say to my friends, good-by. -- Osa
M. Hagan"
He
died on November 24, 1928 at the age of 68 in Orange, Indiana, United States. (book BK-6, page
128). The Springs Valley Herald
(November 30, 1928) reported "Osa M. Hagan, aged 67 years, 5 months and 4
days, died suddenly at his home in Jackson Township
last Saturday of organic heart trouble.
Funeral services were conducted at Scarlett Ridge
Sunday afternoon by Rev. B. F. Nicholson, followed by interment in the
adjoining cemetery." His obituary
in the same issue said "Osa M. Hagan, son of Arthur and Mary Hagan was
born May 28, 1860 and died November 4, 1928 at the age of 68 years, 6 months
and 4 days [note the difference between this and the news article]. At the age of 18 years he was united in
marriage to Nancy Caroline Case. To this
union was born five children: Bertha O., Gracie N., Carrie C., three of these
preceded their mother in death, who died February 8, 1887. He was again united in marriage to Mary M.
Bolling in the year 1888. To this union
was born six children: Luther J., Martha W., Benham A., Bernice M. and Bessie
O. One infant preceded the father in death.
He also leaves ten grandchildren and one great grandson. At an early age he united with the Christian
church and remained a faithful member until death. He was a devoted husband and father, and a
good neighbor, and will be sadly missed in the community by a host of relatives
and friends." Osa was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Osa M. Hagan and Nancy
Caroline Case were married on November 8, 1878 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-7, page 8). Nancy
Caroline Case1,3,8,25,
daughter of Benjamin Berry Case and Nancy Dillinger, was born on March 1, 1862
in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died on February 8, 1887 at the age of 24
in Indiana, United States, after giving birth
to twins Carrie Catherine and [Unknown].
The unnamed twin also died.
Vivian Cope Kearby and Burgoyne Drake speculated that Nancy may have been buried near Vincennes
while the family was living in Wheatland.
However, based on birth locations of the children and the census
records, this seems unlikely.
Osa M. Hagan and Nancy
Caroline Case had the following children:
122 i. Bertha
Olive Hagan, born July 18, 1881.
123 ii. Gracie
N. Hagan, born February 3, 1885.
124 iii. Carrie
Catherine "Kate" Hagan, born February 7, 1887.
125 iv. Female
Hagan, stillborn February 7, 1887.
Osa M. Hagan and Mary Margaret
Bolling were married on January 12, 1888 in Orange, Indiana, United States. Book H-1 page 118 lists Osa M. Hagan (28), son
of Arthur B. and Sarah A. Baxter, and Mary M. Boling (19), daughter of John W.
and Susanah Flick on January 12, 1888. Book H-1 page 142 lists Asa W. Hagan (28), son
of A B and Lurus A. Barter, and Mary M. Bollings (20), daughter of John W. and
Susan Flick, on March 2, 1889. There
were two marriage certificates issued, one with each of these dates. It is unknown as to why this was done, or
which one is correct. Mary Margaret Bolling1,3,5,15,17,22–24, daughter of John W.
Bolling and Susannah Flick, was born on January 4, 1870 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Her name is shown as "Mary M.
Hagan" on her grave stone, but the Hagan grandchildren remember her as
"Margaret". She appeared in
the census in 1880 in French Lick Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She is listed twice - once with her parents
and once with her grandmother Mary Ann Cox Flick in Jackson Township. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Steen Township,
Knox, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Mary (59) and Bessie (17). Mary
appeared in the census in 1940 in Plymouth,
Marshall,
Indiana, United States.
It lists Mary (70) living with daughter
Bernice. Her highest level of education
was 4th grade. Donna Chilton Derrick
told a story about Mary Bolling Hagan that happened one Thanksgiving in Santa Ana, CA:
"My father, stepmother and I were all at Bernice's along with Bessie and
their husbands. Grandmother Mary was living with Bernice at that time. Bernadine (Bernice's only child), Bob and Pam
(Bessie's children) and I were all playing and talking in the yard. Bob and I were in High School I think, or at
least in the 8th grade. All of a sudden
one of the adults asked what was the matter with the cat. Bernice had a big cat, and it was wandering
around like it was drunk and moving in circles. They all said 'What did you do
to the cat?' We of course said we did
not do anything, which we didn't. Then
Welby Pedigo picked up the cat and said 'Someone has cut off one side of the
cat's whiskers!' Immediately everyone said 'Okay, which one of you kids did
that to this poor cat?' Of course we
denied it, and in fact we had not done it.
We kids came to the conclusion that Mary must have done it because she
was doing some stitching and was the one who had the scissors. On the way home that day I got grilled by my
father, and I swore that we had not done it.
So finally he also came to the conclusion Grandma Mary must have done
it." Bernadine Pedigo Gorgas
disputed this story, saying that it was actually Bessie Hagan Pedigo who had
cut the whiskers off a cat when she was a child. She died on March 12, 1955 at the age of 85
in Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States. Bernadine Gorgas
reported that Mary had been living with daughter Bernice in Fullerton, CA, and that she
died in the hospital. The Springs Valley
Herald (March 17, 1955) reported "Mrs. Martha Margaret Hagan, 85, widow of
Osa Hagan, died Saturday in the home of a daughter in Santa Ana, Cal. She formerly lived near French Lick. The body was flown to Indianapolis
Tuesday and then brought to the Ritter funeral home here, where services were
held Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. T. O. Younce officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon
cemetery. She is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Albert Pedigo and Mrs. Welby Pedigo, both of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Walter Robbins of West Baden, and one
son, Luther Hagan of French Lick." She
was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Osa M. Hagan and Mary Margaret
Bolling had the following children:
126 i. Luther John Hagan, born
February 2, 1892.
127 ii. Martha
Washington "Marty" Hagan, born February 22, 1894.
128 iii. Arthur
Benham Hagan, born October 17, 1906.
129 iv. Bernice
Mae Hagan, born June 2, 1908.
130 v. Bessie
Opal Hagan, born September 1, 1912.
34. Clementine
Baxter1 was born about 1854 in Franklin, Illinois, United States. She appeared in the census in 1860 in T6S
R3E, Franklin,
Illinois,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in T6S
R3E, Franklin,
Illinois,
United States. She died Unknown.
35. William M.
Baxter1 was born about 1859 in Franklin, Illinois, United States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in T6S R3E,
Franklin,
Illinois,
United States. He died Unknown. He doesn't appear after the 1860 census. He likely died as an infant or young child.
36. Alicetine
Baxter1 was born about 1860 in Franklin, Illinois, United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in T6S
R3E, Franklin,
Illinois,
United States. She died Unknown.
37. Joseph A. D.
Baxter1,8
was born on July 11, 1866 in Franklin, Illinois,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in T6S R3E,
Franklin,
Illinois,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Benton Township, Franklin, Illinois, United States. He died on May 17, 1902 at the age of
35. He was buried in Franklin, Illinois, United States.
38. Martha E.
Baxter1 was born about 1869 in Franklin, Illinois, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in T6S R3E, Franklin, Illinois, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Benton Township, Franklin, Illinois, United States.
Martha died Unknown.
39. William Moore1–2 was born on May
17, 1859 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States. He died Unknown.
40. John W. Moore2
was born in September, 1862 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He died Unknown.
41. James I. Moore2
was born about 1864 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He died Unknown.
42. Nancy Moore2 was born about 1867 in Clay, Tennessee, United States. She died Unknown.
43. L. V. Moore2 was born about 1872 in Clay, Tennessee, United States. He/she died Unknown.
44. M. J. Moore2 was born about 1878 in Clay, Tennessee, United States. He/she died Unknown.
45. M. C. Moore2 was born about 1879 in Clay, Tennessee, United States. He/she died Unknown.
46. Mary P. Tillery1 was born about 1866 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
47. John T. Tillery1 was born about 1869 in Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
48. Charles W.
Tillery1 was born about 1875 in Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
49. Edward J.
"Eddie" Tillery1 was born in
September, 1879 in Orange,
Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
Fourth Generation
50. Alonzo Baxter1–2,13
was born on August 8, 1867 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Precinct
6, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. It lists Alonzo (32) living with his
parents. His occupation was farmer. He died on December 30, 1938 at the age of 71.
He was buried at Baxter
Cemetery
in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
51. Erastus
Baxter1–3
was born on July 22, 1871 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1880 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
It lists Erastus (21), living alone.
He died on June 18, 1904 at
the age of 32.
Erastus Baxter and Cora F.
Page were married on January 30, 1896 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
Cora F. Page3 was born Unknown. She died before 1900. This is based on the 1900 census, which lists
Erastus as a widower.
52. Levestia
"Vessie" Baxter1–2,26 was born on April 14, 1874 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1880 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She died on November 28, 1961
at the age of 87. She was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Levestia "Vessie"
Baxter and Thomas S. Grinestaff were married on May 24, 1890 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Thomas S. Grinestaff2,26, son
of John Grinestaff and Emaline Barkley, was born on December 21, 1855 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He died on June 20, 1935 at the age of
79. He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
53. Smith
Barlow Baxter1–2,8,13 was
born on September 26, 1876 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1880 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Barlow (23) living with his
parents. His occupation was farmer. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Barlow (33), Roxie (30) and
Beacham (2) living next door to his parents.
His occupation was salesman. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1940 in
District 5, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He died on April 8, 1954 at
the age of 77 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States
(vol. 16, cert. 7832). He was buried at Baxter Cemetery
in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Smith Barlow Baxter and Roxie
D. Page were married on May 7, 1907. Roxie
D. Page1–2,13 was born on May 7, 1877 in Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She died on January 30, 1924 at the age of 46.
She was buried at Baxter
Cemetery in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Smith Barlow Baxter and Roxie
D. Page had the following child:
131 i. Beecham
Baxter, born about 1908.
Smith Barlow Baxter and Bessie
Arms were married on August 10, 1927. Bessie
Arms1–2
was born about 1902 in Kentucky, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Tompkinsville,
Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in District
5, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She died on March 26, 1988 at the age of 86.
54. Joshua Kell
Baxter1–2
was born on November 15, 1878 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He died on November 24, 1979 at the age of
101.
55. Wolford Baxter1–2 was born on August
8, 1881 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Wolford (18) living with cousin
(once removed) Mary Baxter Flick. He
died on December 19, 1970 at the age of 89.
56. Grover C.
Baxter1–2
was born on February 22, 1883 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States. He died on August 11, 1968 at the age of 85.
57. Sidney
Baxter1–2
was born on March 27, 1886 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1900 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
It lists Sidney (23) and Roxie (27)
living with his parents. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Prairie
Township,
Carroll,
Arkansas,
United States.
It lists Sidney (32) and Roxie
(35). His occupation was farmer.
He died on September 15, 1975
at the age of 89.
Sidney Baxter and Roxie
[Unknown] were married about 1903. This
is based on the 1910 census. Roxie
[Unknown]1 was born about
1883 in Arkansas,
United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Prairie Township, Carroll, Arkansas, United States.
She died Unknown.
58. Mattie
Baxter1–2,27 was born on August 14, 1888 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in
West Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
She died on February 8, 1975
at the age of 86 in Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
She was buried at Oak
Hill Cemetery
in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Mattie Baxter and Oscar Roy
Sims were married about 1909 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
This date is based on the 1910 census. Oscar Roy Sims1–2,4,27,
son of Joseph Hannock Sims and Della C. Gee, was born on June 12, 1889 in Grayson, Texas, United States.
His World War I draft registration card
(not dated) reported his occupation as farmer.
His residence was Tompkinsville, KY. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
It lists Oscar (20) and Mattie (21)
living with his mother. His occupation
was farmer. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Oscar (30), Mattie (31), Joe (8),
Jessie (5), James (3/12) and Mattie's mother Martha Hestand Baxter (67). He appeared in the census in 1930 in West
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Oscar (39), Mattie (40), Joe (18),
Jesse (15), James (10) and Edna (3). His
occupation was salesman for a feed house. He died on September 8, 1965 at the age of 76
in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He was buried at Oak
Hill Cemetery
in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
Oscar Roy Sims and Mattie
Baxter had the following children:
132 i. Joseph
M. Sims, born about 1912.
133 ii. Jesse
H. Sims, born about 1915.
134 iii. James
Russell Sims, born 1919.
135 iv. Living.
59. Frances M.
Baxter1–2
was born on January 10, 1879 in Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1880 in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
She died in October, 1974 at
the age of 95.
Frances M. Baxter and William
"Nelson" Waller were married on March 14, 1895 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
William "Nelson" Waller1–2, son of Hiram S.
Waller and Cerilda J. Moore, was born on May 19, 1871 in Monroe, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky,
United States.
It lists William (29), Frances (21),
Lucy (4) and Estus (1). His occupation
was farmer. He died on June 15, 1958 at
the age of 87 in Nashville,
Davidson,
Tennessee,
United States.
60. Benjamin
Franklin Case1 was born in
August, 1879 in Orange,
Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
61. William
Henry Case1,4
was born on March 14, 1882 in Indiana,
United
States. His 1918 World War I draft registration card
described him as tall height, slender build, blue eyes and black hair. His occupation was common laborer. His residence was French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
62. Leonidas
R. "Lee" Case1 was born in
August, 1884 in Indiana,
United
States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
63. Martha
Case1 was born in March, 1888 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
64. Harry
A. Case1,4
was born on August 7, 1890 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. This date was on his draft card. The 1900 census reported August 1889. His 1917 World War I draft registration card
described him as tall height, tall build, blue eyes and dark hair. His occupation was farmer for Ed
Ballard. His residence was French Lick,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
French
Lick
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
65. Oliver
Case1 was born in May, 1893 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
66. Everett Case1 was born in October, 1896 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
67. Sadie
M. Case1 was born in August, 1899 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died Unknown.
68. Sophronia
Ethel "Fronie" Case1
was born about 1903 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
69. Charles H.
Baxter1,3
was born in July, 1866 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
He appeared in the census in
1870 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
It lists Charles (33), Ella (30),
Maurice (11), Edgar (8), Jeannette (5) and Grace (2). His occupation was carpenter. He lived in San Antonio,
Bexar, Texas,
United States in
1929, according to Abraham Baxter's obituary.
He died Unknown.
Charles H. Baxter and Eliza A.
"Ella" Lashbrooks were married on April 9, 1887 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-8, page 42). Eliza A. "Ella" Lashbrooks1,3 was born in
January, 1870 in Indiana,
United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana,
United States. She died Unknown.
Charles H. Baxter and Eliza A.
Lashbrooks had the following children:
136 i. Maurice
A. Baxter, born February, 1889.
137 ii. Edgar
H. Baxter, born September 13, 1891.
138 iii. Jeannette
Baxter, born October, 1894.
139 iv. Grace
Baxter, born January, 1898.
70. Anna J.
Baxter1 was born about 1868 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1870 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Anna died Unknown.
Anna J. Baxter and Warren H.
Willyard were married on February 11, 1889 in Vigo, Indiana, United States
(book 3, page 11). There is also an
entry in book 11, page 184 that lists the date as April 11. Warren H. Willyard3, son of George Willyard and Amanda
Granger, was born about 1864 in Indiana,
United
States. He died Unknown.
71. Tolitha E.
Baxter1,3
was born on December 16, 1871 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Tolitha (48), Alta (18),
Esther (11) and Frederick (7). Her
occupation was dressmaker.
She died in July, 1921 at the
age of 49 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book FL-3, page 34).
Tolitha was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States,
according to the WPA death index. She
isn't listed in the cemetery transcription.
Tolitha E. Baxter and William
I. Martin were married on November 6, 1887 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-8, page 82). William I. Martin3 was born about 1870. He died Unknown.
Tolitha E. Baxter and Thomas
W. Compton were married on September 2, 1893 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-8, page 503). Thomas W. Compton3 was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
Thomas W. Compton and Tolitha
E. Baxter had the following children:
140 i. Sadie
Compton, born about 1894.
141 ii. Clara
E. Compton, born February, 1896.
Tolitha E. Baxter and Franklin
Leslie Kellams were married on January 13, 1899 in Orange, Indiana,
United States
(book C-9, page 330). Franklin Leslie
Kellams1,3,6,8 was born in 1869
in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Frank (29), Tolitha (28) and Clara
Compton (4) from Tolitha's prior marriage.
His occupation was painter. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in French
Lick Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Frank (39), Tolipha (38), Alta (8),
Verna (1), and Clara (14) and Sadie (16) Compton from Tolitha's prior
marriage. His occupation was house
painter. He died on February 19, 1918 at
the age of 49 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book FL-3, page 24).
The Springs Valley Herald (June 5, 1919) reported "Leslie Kellams
died at his home in this city Wednesday morning of tuberculosis. He was a carpenter by trade, but had been
unable to work for several months. He
leaves a wife and three children.
Funeral services were held at the home today and burial at Moores Ridge
cemetery." He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Franklin Leslie Kellams and
Tolitha E. Baxter had the following children:
142 i. Alta
Kellams, born about 1902.
143 ii. Verna
Esther Kellams, born about 1908.
144 iii. Frederick
L. Kellams, born September 19, 1912.
72. Isabel Baxter1 was born about 1874 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
73. Elizabeth
Baxter1 was born about 1877 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
74. Oliver H.
Baxter1 was born in August, 1878 in Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Seattle,
King,
Washington,
United States. It lists Oliver (31), single, rooming in the
Arlington Hotel. He lived in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
in 1929, according to Abraham Baxter's obituary. He died Unknown.
75. Albert
Lewis Baxter1,4,8,28 was
born on July 27, 1882 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
He was a house carpenter.
He appeared in the census in
1900 in French
Lick
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Alfred (27), Emma (21) and Lawrence
(3) at 2335 North 12-1/2 Street (Garfield
Ave). He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana,
United States. It lists Albert (37), Emma (31), Lawrence
(13), Mary (9), Wilber (7) and Lucille (4) at 2335 Garfield Ave. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Albert (47), Emma (41), Mary (19),
Wilber (17) and Lucille (14) at 2335
Garfield Ave. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States.
It lists Albert (57) and Emma (51) at 2335 Garfield Ave. His highest level of education was 3 years of
college, hers was 8th grade.
His 1918 World War I draft
registration card described him as medium height, stout build, grey eyes and
bald. His residence was 2335 Garfield in Terre
Haute and his occupation was carpenter. His 1942 World War II draft registration card
listed his address as 2356 Hendrix Avenue,
Terre Haute, IN. His wife was Emma Baxter, and his employer
was E.I. DuPont in Newport,
IN.
He died on October 12,
1968 at the age of 86 at St. Anthony
Hospital in Terre Haute,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was cerebral vascular accident (stroke), residence
was 2335 Garfield in Terre Haute, occupation was carpenter,
marital status was married. The Terre
Haute Tribune-Star (October 13, 1968) reported "Albert L. Baxter, 86, 2335 Garfield Ave.,
died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday at St.
Anthony Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Jane
Baxter; two sons, A. Lawrence Baxter of Terre Haute and Wilbur Baxter of West Palm Beach, Fla.;
two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Johnson of Terre
Haute and Mrs. Mary Gift of Beech Grove; eight
grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cross Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Scarlett Ridge Cemetery
[Note: this is likely Moore's
Ridge] at French Lick." He was
buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Albert Lewis Baxter and
Emma Jane Painter were married on November 12, 1904 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-10, page 265). They were
divorced between 1910 and 1911. They were
married on February 11, 1911 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book C-14, page 134). Emma Jane Painter1,3,8,
daughter of Alfred Painter and Sarah Elizabeth Clements, was born about 1887 in
Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States.
She died on June 4, 1975 at the age of 88 at Canterbury
Convalescent Center
in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was heart disease, residence was 1429 N. 6th in Terre Haute, occupation was housewife,
marital status was widow. The Terre
Haute Tribune (June 5, 1975) reported "Services for Mrs. Emma J. Baxter,
87, 1429 N. 6th St.,
who died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Canterbury Convalescent Centre, will be at
10 a.m. Saturday at Cross Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clifford Wallace
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, French Lick, Ind.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday.
She was a member of Maplewood Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Gift,
Beech Grove, and Mrs. Lucille Johnson, Terre Haute;
two sons, A. Lawrence, Terre Haute, and Wilber
E., West Palm Beach, Fla.;
a brother, Golden Painter, French Lick; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hughes, New Albany; six
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren."
She was buried at Mount Lebanon
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Albert Lewis Baxter and Emma
Jane Painter had the following children:
145 i. Female
Baxter, born December 2, 1905.
146 ii. Albert
Lawrence Baxter, born January 21, 1907.
147 iii. Mary
Elizabeth Baxter, born October 10, 1910.
148 iv. Wilbur
E. Baxter, born August 20, 1912.
149 v. Lucille
Baxter, born about 1916.
76. Alice Baxter1,14 was
born on March 30, 1885.
77. William T. McIver1,7 was born on
February 14, 1867 in Indiana,
United
States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died on July 19, 1905 at the age of 38 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was acute dysentery, residence was French Lick (where he died),
occupation was not listed, marital status was single. He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States. This was reported on his birth certificate.
78. Marion
McIver1,6–7 was born on June 23, 1869 in Indiana, United States.
He reported 1870 in the 1900 census.
He appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Winslow, Pike,
Indiana, United States.
It lists Marion (29) and Ella (24). He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Marion (38) and Ella (34), and
states that they did not have any children.
His occupation was school teacher, hers was dress maker. Marion
was an enumerator for the 1910 Orange County
census. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Northwest
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
It lists Marion (50) and Ella (46). His occupation was farmer. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Marion (62) and Ella (54). His occupation was farmer. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Marion (77) and Ella (66). He had no occupation. His highest level of education was 3rd grade,
hers was 5th grade.
He died on July 19, 1946 at
the age of 77. He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Marion McIver and Ella May
"Mattie" Chilton were married on December 3, 1899 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-2, page 16). Ella May "Mattie" Chilton1,6,8,
daughter of Charles O. Chilton and Elizabeth M. Sutton, was born in February,
1876 in Indiana,
United
States, according to the 1900
census. Her head stone shows 1874. She appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Winslow, Pike,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Northwest Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on January 13, 1958 at the age
of 81 in Orange,
Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported that she
died at home of acute cerebral hemorrhage. She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
79. Kenneth Monroe McIver1,7 was born on
January 27, 1872 in Indiana,
United
States. He was a Machinist. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Kenneth (38), single, and his mother
Martha (66). He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Paoli
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States. It lists Kenneth (47) living with his
mother. His occupation was
millwright. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Paoli, Orange,
Indiana, United States. It lists Kenneth (57), his mother Margaret
Baxter McIver (84) and sister Lillian McIver Wilson (47). He died on January 13, 1937 at the age of 64
in Paoli, Orange,
Indiana, United States. He was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was general systemic infection, residence was Paoli, occupation
was mill wright, marital status was single.
80. Sylvester
"Silver" McIver1,3–4,6–8
was born on December 3, 1874 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
His 1918 World War I draft
registration card described him as medium height, stout build, brown 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,
Indiana, United States.
It lists Sylvester (5) living with his
grandfather, William Baxter. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Sylvester (35), Bertha (28) and
Vivien (3). His occupation was sawyer at
the saw mill. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Sylvester (45), Bertha (38), Vivian
(12), Miles (7) and Osa (1). They are 3
doors down from Bertha's sister Catherine Hagan Chilton. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Silver (55), Bertha (48), Raymond
(17) and Osa (11). He appeared in the
census in 1940 in French Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Silver (65), Bertha (58), and son Osa
(21) and his wife Billie (19). His
occupation was farmer. His highest level
of education was 8th grade, Bertha's was the same.
He died on November 11, 1966
at the age of 91 at Williams Nursing Home in Salem, Washington, Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death as heart disease, residence was 139 Jackson
in Orleans,
occupation was farmer, marital status was married. He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Sylvester "Silver"
McIver and Bertha Olive Hagan were married on July 27, 1904 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
(book H-3, page 11). They were second
cousins. Bertha Olive Hagan1,3,8,25,
daughter of Osa M. Hagan and Nancy Caroline Case, was born on July 18, 1881 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Bertha appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on September 30, 1967 at the age of 86 at Orange County Hospital in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the following: cause of death was hypertensive
heart disease with myocardial failure, her residence was 138 E. Jackson in Orleans,
occupation was housewife, marital status was widow. Her obituary reported that she was born July
18, 1881 in Orange Co., IN and she died September 30, 1967 in the Orange County Hospital, Paoli, IN. She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery. Her parents were Osa and Caroline Case
Hagan. She married Silver McIver in July
1904. He preceded her in death in Nov.
1966. Survivors included daughter Mrs.
Vivian Carnes of Orleans; sons Raymond of Bedford, IN. and Osa of Atlanta, GA; sister
Mrs. Katie Flick of Orleans; half sisters Mrs. Bernice Pedigo and Mrs. Bessie
Pedigo of San Bernardino, CA; half brother Luther Hagan of French Lick, IN; 6
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She had lived in Orleans, IN. Funeral services provided by Ochs Funeral
Home of Orleans, IN. Bertha was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Sylvester McIver and Bertha
Olive Hagan had the following children:
150 i. Aubrey
McIver, born December 1, 1905.
151 ii. Vivien
G. McIver, born July 5, 1907.
152 iii. Miles
Raymond McIver, born August 4, 1912.
153 iv. Osa
F. McIver, born December 23, 1918.
81. Daniel
Blue McIver1,3,7–8 was born on June
6, 1879 in Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
It lists him as Samuel B. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Daniel (31), Miranda (27) and Antonio
(3/12). His occupation was saw mill
engineer.
He died on March 23, 1913 at
the age of 33 in Orange,
Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the cause
of death as an abscess formation on back, chest and hips. He was buried at Mount
Lebanon Cemetery in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
Daniel Blue McIver and Nancy
Miranda Pridemore were married on December 16, 1908 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-13, page 25). Nancy Miranda Pridemore1,3 was born about
1883 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Nancy (46), Antonio (19) and Noble
(9). Her occupation was laundress. She died Unknown.
Daniel Blue McIver and Nancy
Miranda Pridemore had the following child:
154 i. Antonio
"Tony" McIver, born January 17, 1910.
82. Lillian
Alice McIver1,7–8 was born on November 25, 1882 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census
in 1900 in French
Lick
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Lillian (37), Clarence (17) and
Winifred (6) living with her mother. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Lillian (47) living with her
brother Kenneth. She was listed as a
widow, but was actually separated.
Husband Arley was living with his parents and listed as married. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Lillian (57), divorced, Winfred
(26) and her mother Martha Baxter McIver (94).
Her highest level of education was 8th grade. Based on this census and her obituary, she
appears to have returned to using the surname Lashbrook, from her first
marriage.
She died on August 21, 1941
at the age of 58 in Orange,
Indiana, United States.
The Paoli Republican (August 21, 1941) reported "Mrs. Lillian Lashbrook,
aged 58, succumbed at 8:00 a.m. Thursday at the home of her son, Winfred
Lashbrook. Definite funeral arrangements
had not been made at noon Thursday but services will be held Saturday
afternoon." She was buried at Community Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She was buried by her first husband, William
Lashbrook
Lillian Alice McIver and
William B. Lashbrook were married on June 29, 1901 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-2, page 26). They were divorced before 1920 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
This is based on subsequent census and
marriage records. William B.
Lashbrook1,4,29, son of John Wesley Lashbrook and Mary
Elizabeth Breeden, was born on January 23, 1878 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His 1918 World War I draft registration
card described him as medium height, medium build, gray eyes and dark
hair. His occupation was laborer. His residence was Paoli, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists William (32), Lillian (27), Clarence
(7) and Miles (6). His occupation was
sawyer at the handle factory. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists William (58) and Winfred
(17). He is listed as married, but no
spouse is listed. His occupation was
farmer. He appeared in the census in
1940 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists William (62), divorced, living
alone on E. Third St. His occupation was lumber inspector for the
chair factory. His highest level of
education was 8th grade. William lived in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States
in 1957. This was reported in Velza
Lashbrook's obituary. He died in 1957 at
the age of 79 in Indiana, United States.
He was buried at Community Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
William B. Lashbrook and
Lillian Alice McIver had the following children:
155 i. Clarence
Marion Lashbrook, born June 13, 1902.
156 ii. Miles
R. Lashbrook, born May 13, 1904.
157 iii. Winfred
Lashbrook, born March 5, 1913.
Lillian Alice McIver and John
D. Hart were married on May 27, 1924 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States (book 22, page 57). John D. Hart3
was born on October 22, 1879. He died
Unknown.
Lillian Alice McIver and Arley
C. Wilson were married on May 21, 1926 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-23, page 98). They were divorced
before 1940. They were separated at the
time of the 1930 census. By the 1940
census, Arley appears to have remarried and Lillian was listed as divorced. Arley C. Wilson1,3–4,28,
son of Argyle H. Wilson and Sarah A. Ragles, was born on February 23, 1897 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His 1918 draft registration card
described him as medium height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair. His employer was Alfred Elledge (farm
laborer?). The contact name was his
father, Argel Wilson. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Arley (33) living with his
parents. His occupation was laborer for
the French Lick Hotel. He was listed as
married, but wife Lillian was living with her brother. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Arley (43) and Lilly (52). His occupation was farmer. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
hers was 4th grade. This Lilly does not
appear to be Lillian McIver Wilson. The
age is wrong, and Lillian is listed as divorced and living with her mother in
the enumeration of Paoli Town.
Arley died in July, 1985 at the age of
88 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
83. Charles
Elbert McIver1,3,7 was born on August 7, 1886 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census
in 1900 in French Lick Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists
Charles (35), Bertha (19) and Jennie (11/12).
His occupation was orchestra musician. Charles appeared in the census in
1920 in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky,
United States.
It lists Charles (32), Bertha (30), Jennie (10), Lillian (9), Millie (7),
Nicholas (5), Lois (3) and Franklin
(2). His occupation was theater
musician. He appeared in the census in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. It lists Charles (54), Bertha (49), Mildred
(27), Franklin
(20), Charles (18), Doris (15), Dennis (13) had Philis (10). His occupation was maintenance worker at the
lighting plant. His highest level of
education was 5th grade, Bertha's was 8th grade.
He died on December 22,
1969 at the age of 83 at Community Hospital in Indianapolis,
Marion, Indiana,
United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was stomach cancer, residence was 1601 E. 52nd in Indianapolis, occupation
was printer and musician, marital status was married. He was buried at Washington
Park East
Cemetery in Marion, Indiana,
United States.
Charles Elbert McIver and
Bertha Louise James were married on September 30, 1908 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-12,
page 295). Bertha Louise James1,3,7,19 was born on August 30, 1890 in Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paducah, McCracken,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in Indianapolis,
Marion,
Indiana, United
States. She died on October 5, 1971 at the age of 81
at Methodist Hospital
in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana,
United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was cardio respiratory arrest, residence was 4320 Exmoore Ct. in Indianapolis, occupation was housewife,
marital status was widow. She was buried
at Washington Park
East Cemetery
in Marion,
Indiana, United
States.
Charles Elbert McIver and
Bertha Louise James had the following children:
158 i. Jennie
Ruth McIver, born March 27, 1909.
159 ii. Lillian
Elizabeth McIver, born July 16, 1910.
160 iii. Mildred
Louise “Millie” McIver, born July 4, 1912.
161 iv. Nicholas
Rudolph McIver, born April 9, 1914.
162 v. Louise
Evelyn McIver, born June 22, 1916.
163 vi. James
Franklin McIver, born October 27, 1919.
164 vii. Charles
Edward McIver, born February 4, 1922.
165 viii. Doris
Janet McIver, born April 29, 1924.
166 ix. Alvan
Dennis McIver, born March 1, 1927.
167 x. Living.
168 xi. Verna
Mae McIver, born May 8, 1934.
84. Henrietta
"Retta" Flick1,3,8,30 was
born on June 25, 1868 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1870 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Township,
Gibson, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She died on July 12, 1950 at
the age of 82 in Washington, Daviess, Indiana,
United States.
The Springs Valley Herald (July 20,
1950) reported "Another one of our aged citizens, Mrs. Retta Earley, 84,
passed away Wednesday night, July 12th in the Daviess County Hospital in
Washington, Ind. where she had been a patient the past few weeks on account of
a broken hip. Dr. G. W. Wise conducted
the funeral services in the First Christian Church, where she was a member, Sunday
afternoon. Interment took place in the
Ames Chapel cemetery. She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Nora Roberts and Mrs. Cora Denny." The Springs Valley Herald (August 3, 1950)
reported "Mrs. Rhetta Earley was born June 25, 1868, died July 12, 1950 in
the Washington
Hospital. She was the daughter of Mary and Isaac
Flick. One sister is living, Mrs. Effie
Owens of Iruquois,
Ill. There were 5 half-sister and 3 half-brothers.
all of whom preceded her in death. She was married to Hugh Flick, January 1,
1885. To them two children were born -
Nora Jane Roberts and Cora Denny. She
was married to William Earley September 21, 1895 and became a mother to 5
step-children, whom she loved as her own, Mrs. Lucy Taylor, Bedford; Mrs. Minnie Minor, Cincinnati; Mrs. Jossie Tungent,
Greencastle; Harry Earley, Louisville,
Ky.; Mrs.
Magdiline Tyndell, Urbana,
Ill. She leaves three grandchildren: Mrs. Nora
Elkins, Bedford; Mrs. Louise Cave, French Lick; Corp. William J. Denny, with
armed service stationed at Baltimore, and 1 son-in-law, W. H. Denny. At the death of her father in 1918 she left
her home and made her home with her mother until 1937. Due to her own illness she and her husband and
mother came to make their home with her daughter, Mrs. Cora Denny. Her mother
passed away September 24, 1937. She and
her husband continued to live with Mrs. Denny until his death in 1942 and she
remained with her daughter until her death.
When she was taken to the Washington Hospital,
her daughter, Mrs. Nora Roberts, went with her and remained with her until she
died. Both Mrs. Denny and Mrs. Roberts
were with their mother at her death.
Mrs. Earley became a Christian and united with the South Liberty Church
when she was a girl of 13 years. She
became a member of the First Christian Church in French Lick while the church
was still worshiping on Wells Ave. For a number of years she was most active in
the life of church, taught in the Bible School
and was active in the women's work until her health failed her." She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Henrietta "Retta"
Flick and Hugh Flick were married on January 15, 1885 in Orange, Indiana,
United States (book C-7, page 456). Hugh
Flick1,3,
son of Braxton Flick and Mary Ann Rogers, was born about 1865 in Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Lewis Township,
Clay, Indiana,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. He died Unknown.
Hugh Flick and Henrietta Flick
had the following children:
169 i. Nora
Jane Flick, born November, 1887.
170 ii. Cora
Ann Flick, born May 10, 1891.
169
Henrietta "Retta"
Flick and William David Earley were married on September 21, 1895 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book C-9, page 55). William David Earley1,3,30,
son of Samuel Hendricks Early and Hannah Ballard, was born on August 13, 1858
in Indiana, United States. The 1900 census lists the year as 1857.
His parents spelled their surname Early.
It is this way in the marriage index, the censuses and the cemetery
transcriptions. However, when William
became an adult, he started spelling his surname Earley. It is this way in the marriage index, the
censuses, Henrietta's obituary and his head stone. He was a house painter. He appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists William (42), Hannah (?), Lucy (15),
Minnie (10) and Nora (12) and Cora (9) Flick from Henrietta's first marriage. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists William (51), Rettie (42), and Cora
(18) and her daughter Cora (2/12) from Henrietta's first marriage. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists David (60), Rettie (51) and
granddaughter Louise Giles (9) living with Henrietta's mother. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists William (71) and Henrietta (61)
living with Henrietta's mother. He
appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists William (81) and Retta (71). His occupation was house painter. His highest level of education was 5th grade,
hers was the same. He died on October 3,
1942 at the age of 84. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
85. William Franklin Flick1 was born on January 24, 1870 in Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States. He died on September 2, 1907 at the age of 37
in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was run over by a train while intoxicated, residence was French
Lick, occupation was hotel cook, marital status was married. He was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States. This was reported on his death certificate.
86. Effie A. Flick1 was born about 1878 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
87. Maude Flick1 was born in September, 1885 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
88. Lucy Alice
Flick1 was born on August 15, 1890 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died on March 16, 1914 at the age of 23.
She was buried at Moore's
Ridge
Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United States. She is buried with her mother. She is listed as the wife of Clarence Laffoon
89. William D.
Baxter1 was born in December, 1873 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. He died Unknown.
90. Edward H.
Baxter1 was born in March, 1878 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. He died Unknown.
91. Fred M. Baxter1 was born in March, 1880 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. He died Unknown.
92. Minnie Lee
Baxter1 was born in November, 1883 in Arkansas, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona
Township, Montague, Texas, United States. She died Unknown.
93. Julia A. Baxter1 was born in March, 1885 in Arkansas, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. She died Unknown.
94. Albert L.
Baxter1 was born in September, 1887 in Arkansas, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township,
Seminole,
Oklahoma, United
States. He died Unknown.
95. Elsie L. V.
Baxter1 was born in March, 1891 in Arkansas, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township,
Seminole,
Oklahoma, United
States. She died Unknown.
96. Charles A.
Baxter1 was born in May, 1895 in Texas, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague, Texas, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township, Seminole, Oklahoma, United States. He died Unknown.
97. Nellie Baxter1 was born in March, 1898 in Texas, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona
Township, Montague, Texas,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township,
Seminole,
Oklahoma, United
States. She died Unknown.
98. Vernie Baxter1 was born in 1900 in Texas,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Nocona Township,
Montague,
Texas, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lincoln Township,
Seminole,
Oklahoma, United
States. She died Unknown.
99. Joseph Harden
Baxter1,3–4,19,30 was born on March 7, 1879 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His 1918 World War I draft registration
card described him as tall height, medium build, blue eyes and light hair. His occupation was farm hand for Ed
Claxton. His residence was French Lick. His 1942 World War II draft registration card
listed his address as Adams Street,
French Lick, IN. He was not employed.
He appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Joe (30), Maude (24), Clarissa (6)
and Harold (1). His occupation was hotel
cook. He appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Joseph (40) and May (26). His occupation was dairy farm labor. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Joe (51), Mae (39) and Gene
(10). His occupation was cook at the
West Baden Hotel. He appeared in the
census in 1940 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Joseph (61), Mae (47) and Gene
(19). His occupation was hotel cook,
Mae's was housekeeper for a private family.
His highest level of education was 8th grade, Mae's was the same.
He died on June 5, 1962 at the
age of 83 at Orange
County
Hospital
in Paoli, Orange,
Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was large cell cancer of jaw, residence was R.R. 2,
French Lick, occupation was cook at hotel, marital status was married. He was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Joseph Harden Baxter and Maude
Burton were married on April 25, 1903 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book
C-10, page 117). They were divorced
about 1911. It appears that they
divorced between the time of the 1910 census and his remarriage in 1911. Maude Burton1,3,24,
daughter of William A. Burton and Martha L. Thacker, was born in 1886 in Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Maude (34), Clarice (16) and Harold
(10). She was listed as widowed, but was
actually divorced. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Maude (36) and Harold (20) living
with her father. Her occupation was maid
at the French Lick Hotel. She died in
1931 at the age of 45 in French Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was left hemiflegia, residence was French Lick Township (where she died),
occupation was housewife, marital status was divorced. She was buried at Mount
Lebanon Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Joseph Harden Baxter and Maude
Burton had the following children:
171 i. Alma
Clarice Baxter, born November 11, 1903.
172 ii. Harold
Baxter, born May 6, 1909.
Joseph Harden Baxter and Mae
P. Pruett were married on February 25, 1911 in Orange, Indiana,
United States
(book C-14, page 145). Mae P. Pruett1,3,8,30, daughter of James Joseph Pruett and Sarah Catherine Way,
was born on February 24, 1893 in Indiana,
United
States. Her parents reported the year as 1894 in the
1900 census. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in French Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on April 3, 1976 at the age of
83 in Yardley, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States. The Springs Valley Herald (date unknown)
reported "Mrs. Mae Baxter, 82, died early Wednesday morning at the home of
her son Monty Gene Baxter in Yardley, Pennsylvania
where she was spending the Holidays. She
was the widow of Joe Baxter who died in 1962 and she was a member of the
Beechwood Christian Church. She was the
daughter of James and Kathleen Way Pruett.
Friends may call at he Brosmer Drabing Funeral Home after 6:30 P.M.
Friday. The Funeral will be held 2:00
P.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Hustler officiating. Burial will be in Ames Chapel Cem. Surviving with the son is a step daughter
Clarice Stevens of Gary and two grandchildren." She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Joseph Harden Baxter and Mae
P. Pruett had the following children:
173 i. Genevieve
Virginia Baxter, born January 29, 1912.
174 ii. Monty
Gene Baxter, born April 23, 1920.
100. Chester Arthur Baxter1,3–4,8,19,30 was born on November 21, 1881 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His parents reported 1880 in the 1900
census, but he reported 1881 on his draft registration card.
His 1918 World War I draft
registration card described him as 5 feet 5-1/2 inches tall, medium build, blue
eyes and light hair. His occupation was
hotel steward for Mr. Taggert. His
residence was 321 S. Maple, French Lick.
His 1942 World War II draft registration card listed his residence as
French Lick, IN. His employer was the
Bachelor's Club in Charleston,
IN.
He appeared in the census in
1900 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Arthur (28) and Pearl (27) living next
door to both sets of parents. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Arthur (38), Pearl (37)
and Ebbert (4). His occupation was
commercial salesman. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Arthur (47), Pearl
(47), Duane (14) and Chester
(8) living at 246 Indiana Avenue. His occupation was restaurant manager. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Arthur (58), Pearl (57), Dwane (24) and Chester
(18) living on Indiana Avenue. His occupation was hotel chef. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
Pearl's
was the same.
He died on June 13, 1954 at
the age of 72 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was lymphosarcoma, residence was French Lick (where he died),
occupation was chef, marital status was married. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Chester Arthur Baxter and
Pearl B. Kellams were married on September 30, 1905 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-11, page 60). Pearl B.
Kellams1,3,19,30,
daughter of George W. Kellams and Eliza Gullett, was born on September 27, 1882
in Indiana,
United
States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died in 1955 at the age of 73. She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Chester Arthur Baxter and
Pearl B. Kellams had the following children:
175 i. Ebbert
Duane Baxter, born July 20, 1915.
176 ii. Arthur
Mainard Baxter, born October 27, 1917.
177 iii. Chester
Baxter, born about 1922.
101. Amos
Morton Baxter1,4,8 was born on March 4, 1883 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
His 1918 World War I draft
registration card described him as tall height, slender build, gray eyes and
red hair. His residence was Greenwood, Indiana and his occupation was
cook. His 1942 World War II draft
registration card listed his address as 300 West Jefferson, Franklin, IN. His employer was Franklin College.
He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Pleasant Township,
Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Amos (37), Mae (39), Cornelius (12)
and Louise (4) living with Mae's parents. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Pleasant Township,
Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Amos (46), Mae (49), Louis (15) and
Cornelius (22). His occupation was cook
at a club house. He appeared in the
census in 1940 in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States. It lists Amos (age not listed), Larcy
(58) and Louise (25). His occupation was
cook at a college, Larcy's was the same.
His highest level of education was not listed, Larcy's was 12th grade.
He died on November 22,
1963 at the age of 80 in Franklin, Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was pulmonary edema, residence was 300 W. Jefferson in Franklin, occupation was
retired, marital status was married. The
Franklin Evening Star (November 22, 1963) reported in part "A. Morton
Baxter, 80, a retired local restaurant owner, died at 6 o'clock Friday morning
in the Johnson
County Memorial
Hospital
after being in failing health for eight months.
Sunday evening he suffered a stroke at his home, 300 West Jefferson street and fell,
breaking a leg. Funeral services have
been set for 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and will be in the Flinn and Maguire
Funeral Home. The Rev. William L.
Williams, pastor of the Greenwood United Presbyterian Church, will be in charge
of the services. Burial will take place
in the Greenwood
cemetery. Mr. Baxter was the son of the
late William and Elizabeth Case Baxter and was born March 4, 1883, in Orange County. On May 13, 1912
he and the former Mae Drake were married at French Lick and a daughter was born
to them. Before coming to Franklin, Mr. Baxter had been a resident of French Lick,
the Dakotas and Greenwood." He was buried at Greenwood
Cemetery in Johnson, Indiana,
United States. This was reported on his death certificate
and in his obituary.
Amos Morton Baxter and Delta
Jane Sparks were married on December 28, 1906 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-11,
page 256). Delta Jane Sparks3,19,
daughter of Edgar Diel Sparks and Clarissa Campbell Gass, was born on April 5,
1890 in Dubois, Indiana, United States.
She died on March 24, 1909 at the age of
18 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Amos Morton Baxter and Delta
Jane Sparks had the following child:
178 i. Cornelius
Baxter, born about 1908
Amos Morton Baxter and
Larcy Mae Drake were married on May 13, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-15, page 86). Larcy Mae Drake1,3,19,
daughter of Joseph Drake and Eugenia [Unknown], was born on April 16, 1880 in
Fowler, Benton,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Pleasant Township,
Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Pleasant Township,
Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in
Franklin, Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. She died on June 2, 1970 at the age of 90 in
Franklin, Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was C.V.A. due to ateriial sclerosis, residence was 300 W.
Jefferson in Franklin,
occupation was retired cook, marital status was widow. She was buried at Greenwood
Cemetery in Johnson, Indiana,
United States. This was reported on her death certificate.
Amos Morton Baxter and Larcy
Mae Drake had the following children:
179 ii. Louise
Baxter, born about 1915.
102. Lettie
Mabel Baxter1,19
was born on February 21, 1885 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in Greenfield Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on May 7, 1968 at
the age of 83 at Gorge Nursing Home in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was congestive heart failure, residence was Cherry St. in Paoli, occupation was not
entered, marital status was widow. She
was buried at Moore’s Ridge
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States. This was reported on her death certificate.
Lettie Mabel Baxter and
Edward O. King were married on December 18, 1907 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-12, page 128). Edward O. King3–4,19
was born on January 13, 1882 in Indiana,
United
States. . His
1918 World War I draft registration card described him as tall, medium build,
brown eyes and black hair. His
occupation was farmer. His residence was
Youngs Creek,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Greenfield Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Edd (55), Mabel (52), and Lee
(21) and his family, wife Tressa (17) and daughter Myrna (8/12). His
occupation was farmer. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
Mabel's was the same. He died on April
16, 1962 at the age of 80
103. William Volney Baxter1,3–4,8,30 was
born on October 6, 1888 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
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 later worked at the
French Lick Hotel, and 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.
He appeared in the census in
1900 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Volney (32), Mabel (26), Geraldine
(5) and Helen (10/12) living at 428
East 4th St. He appeared in the census in 1930 in West
Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Volney (41), Mabel (36), Helen (11),
Kathleen (7) and Shirley (4) living in back of the West Baden Springs Hotel. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists William (52), Mabel (46), Helen (21),
Kathleen (17) and Shirley (14) living at 321 Maple Street, next to his
father. His occupation was chef at the
hotel. His highest level of education
was 8th grade, Mabel's was the same.
He died on November 21, 1944
at the age of 56 in Palm Beach,
Palm Beach,
Florida, United States.
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 Orange,
Indiana, United States.
His 1917 World War I draft registration card described 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.
William Volney Baxter and
Mabel Pearl Seybold were married on June 24, 1913 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-16, page 9). Mabel
Pearl Seybold1,3,8,19,30, daughter of Robert C. Seybold and
Rebecca Vienna Marlette, was born on June 13, 1893 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Harrison Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in West
Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died on April 14, 1976 at the age of 82 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. Leslie Self Dalton reported that Mabel's
daughter Shirley found her dead in the bathroom. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), residence was
321 Maple in French Lick, occupation was housewife, marital status was widow. 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 Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
William Volney Baxter and
Mabel Pearl Seybold had the following children:
180 i. Amy
Geraldine Baxter, born May 25, 1914.
181 ii. Helen
Elizabeth Baxter, born April 1, 1919.
182 iii. Kathleen
Joan "Kay" Baxter, born April 24, 1923.
183 iv. Shirley
Ann Baxter, born October 10, 1925.
104. Pearl V.
Baxter1 was born in April, 1890 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Pearl (27)
living with her parents. Her occupation
was hotel linen room lady. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in French
Lick
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States. It lists Pearl (27)
living with her father. Her occupation
was retail saleslady. She died Unknown.
105. Grace Gladys Baxter1,3,19
was born on July 25, 1893 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
Her parents reported the years as 1891 in the 1900 census.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. Her occupation was hotel chambermaid. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She died before 1930. This is
based on the 1930 census, which lists Raymond as a widower.
Grace Gladys Baxter and Arcus
Raymond Sanders were married on December 12, 1914 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-16,
page 266). Arcus Raymond Sanders3–4,31
was born on June 29, 1893 in Indiana, United States. His 1917 World War I draft registration card
described him as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and dark hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was French Lick, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township,
Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Arcus (26) and Grace (26). His occupation was tenant farmer. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Raymond (33), widower, and Betty (5)
living with his sister Mary. Daughter
Doretha was living with his sister Rosa.
His occupation was newspaper agent. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Orleans, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Raymond (46), Hazel (35), Donald (8),
David (2), and Jean (18) and Betty (15) from his first marriage. His occupation was printing salesman. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
Hazel's was 12th grade. He died in 1967
at the age of 74. He was buried at Fairview Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Arcus Raymond Sanders and
Grace Gladys Baxter had the following children:
184 i. Male
Sanders, born November 23, 1917.
185 ii. Doretha
Jean Sanders, born June 28, 1921.
186 iii. Living.
187 iv. Male
Sanders, born February 11, 1927.
106. Sylvester
Ivan "Silver" Baxter1,4,19 was
born on November 3, 1898 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. This is the year reported in the 1900 census. He reported 1900 on his draft registration
card, but this must be incorrect since he appeared in the 1900 census. His 1917 World War I draft registration card
described him as tall height, slender build, blue eyes and light hair. His occupation was paper salesman for Crowell
Publishing Company in Indianapolis. His residence was Indianapolis. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
107. Clementine Baxter1,3 was born on May 8,
1878 in Orange,
Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported her birth
place as Kentucky,
but given the records for her parents, this seems unlikely.
She appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States.
She died on August 29,
1961at the age of 83 at St.
Elizabeth
Hospital in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was arteriosclerotic heart disease, residence was 2205 N. 23rd
in Lafayette,
occupation was housewife, marital status was widow.
Clementine Baxter and
William A. Gregory were married on June 12, 1897 in Vigo, Indiana, United States
(book 5, page 10). William A. Gregory1,3 was born on
December 29, 1869 in Lafayette,
Tippecanoe,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States.
It lists William (40), Clementine (31),
Maurice (14), William (12), Jesse (4) and Roy (1). He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Lafayette,
Tippecanoe,
Indiana, United States. It lists William (50), Clementine (41) and
three children. He died on November 16,
1935 at the age of 65 at St.
Elizabeth
Hospital in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported this
date. His grave stone reported November
13. His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was stomach cancer, residence was 2205 N. 23rd in Lafayette,
occupation was not listed, his marital status was married.
108. Cora E.
"Hattie" Baxter1,3
was born about 1879 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She died Unknown.
Cora E. "Hattie"
Baxter and Curtis O. Hannah were married on April 28, 1897 in Vigo, Indiana, United States
(book 5, page 8). Curtis O. Hannah3 was born about 1874. He died Unknown.
109. Lloyd
Baxter1 was born in June, 1892 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
110. Coen
Baxter1 was born about 1894 in Vigo, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
111. Cora Z.
Baxter1,3
was born on September 18, 1895 in Vigo, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in Harrison
Township,
Vigo,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died Unknown.
Cora Z. Baxter and Elmer
Dotson were married on May 21, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book
C-15, page 94). Elmer Dotson3 was born on February 23, 1890. He died Unknown.
112. Freddie
D. Baxter20 was born on April
30, 1901 in Indiana,
United
States. He died on May 25, 1903 at the age of 2 in Indiana, United States. He was buried at Markle Cemetery in Vigo, Indiana, United States. Freddie, Mary, Evelyn and Ernest share one
stone.
113. Mary
C. Baxter20 was born on July
3, 1903 in Indiana,
United
States. She died on December 11, 1903 at the age of 0
in Indiana,
United
States. She was buried at Markle Cemetery in Vigo, Indiana, United States. Freddie, Mary, Evelyn and Ernest share one
stone.
114. Evelyn M. Baxter1,8,20 was
born on May 14, 1904 in Vigo, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Harrison Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Posey Township, Clay, Indiana, United States. She died on April 8, 1922 at the age of 17 in
Staunton, Clay, Indiana, United States. The Terre Haute Tribune (April 9, 1922)
reported "Evelyn M. Baxter, 17 years old, died at 6 o'clock Saturday at
the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Baxter, at Staunton. Besides the parents, she us survived by a
brother, Daniel L. Baxter. The funeral
will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with burial at Markle Cemetery." She was buried at Markle Cemetery in Vigo, Indiana, United States. Freddie, Mary, Evelyn and Ernest share one
stone.
115. Daniel L. Baxter1 was born on August 4, 1906 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States,
This date was reported on his death
certificate, and it matches the censuses.
He reported 1904 on his marriage
record.
He appeared in the census in
1910 in Harrison
Township,
Vigo,
Indiana, United States.
He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Posey
Township,
Clay,
Indiana, United States.
He died on January 27, 1966
at Union
Hospital
in Terre Haute,
Vigo,
Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was brain cancer, residence was 1701 Garfield in Terre Haute,
occupation was shipping clerk for Sears, marital status was married. He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
Daniel L. Baxter and Stella
Kempf were married on June 5, 1926 in Vigo, Indiana,
United States.
Daniel's mother and Stella's father married
the following year. Stella Kempf3, daughter of Ira Kempf and Elsie
Lindley, was born on July 13, 1905 in Indiana,
United
States. She died in 1964. She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park in Vigo, Indiana, United States. The name on her grave stone is Mayme. Was this a nickname or a middle name?
Daniel L. Baxter and Etta
B. Proffitt were married on May 1, 1965 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States
(book 152, page 140). This was a second
marriage for both of them, with their previous marriage ending in death. Her surname was listed as Formolo, from her
prior marriage. Etta B. Proffitt3 was born on September 29, 1904 in Indiana, United States.
She died on June 10, 1967 in Terre
Haute, Vigo, Indiana,
United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was congestive heart failure, residence was 1701 Garfield in Terre Haute
(where she died), occupation was homemaker, marital status was widow. She was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Vigo, Indiana, United States. This was reported on her death certificate.
116. Ernest
B. Baxter20 was born on March
5, 1912 in Indiana,
United
States. He died on May 2, 1912 at the age of 0 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States. The Terre Haute Tribune (May 3, 1912)
reported "Ernest Baxter, 2 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Baxter,
died early Friday morning at the home of the parents, 2900 North Seventeenth street. Stomach trouble was given as the cause of
death. Funeral services well be held at
the home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
Burial in Markle Cemetery." He was buried at Markle Cemetery in Vigo, Indiana, United States. Freddie, Mary, Evelyn and Ernest share one
stone.
117. Walter Irvin Marlette1,3–4,8,32 was
born on May 25, 1882 in Birdseye, Dubois, Indiana,
United States.
This is the date and birth place on his
death certificate. His Find A Grave
memorial listed it as May 27 (the stone reports only the year) in Orange County,
Indiana.
His 1918 World War I draft registration card described him as tall height,
slender build, blue eyes and brown hair.
He lived at 611 S.
Washington Street in Bloomington, Indiana, and
h\His occupation was drawer fitter at Showers Brothers Co. His 1942 World War II draft registration card
listed him as unemployed, living at 521
W. 5th Street in Bloomington, Indiana.
He appeared in the census in
1900 in Jefferson
Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United States.
His occupation was timberman. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson,
Kentucky, United
States. It lists Walter (28) living with his parents. His occupation was clothing salesman. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Bloomington, Monroe,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Walter (37), Nannie (37), Louise (6)
and James (4). His occupation was
clothing store clerk. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana,
United States.
It lists Walter (47), Nannie (48) and
Louise (16). His occupation was shoe
salesman. He appeared in the census in
1940 in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, United States. It lists Walter (59), widower, living with
Mary Mosey, who appears to be a sister-in-law based the entry for his daughter
Louise. He had no occupation. His highest level of education was 12th
grade.
He died on November 15, 1946
at the age of 64 in Bloomington,
Monroe,
Indiana, United States.
This is the date on his death
certificate. His Find A Grave memorial
listed it as November 25 (the stone reports only the year). His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was a ruptured aortic aneurysm, residence was the Tourner Hotel
(where he died), occupation was shoe salesman, marital status was widower. He
was buried at Rose
Hill
Cemetery
in Monroe,
Indiana, United States.
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."
Walter Irvin Marlette and
Nancye Maude "Nannie" Roberts were married on May 25, 1910 in
Follette, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
(book unknown, page 362). Nancye
Maude "Nannie" Roberts1,3,8 was born on March
17, 1882 in Madison,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, United States. She died on March 31, 1935 at the age of 53 at
Bloomington Hospital
in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana,
United States.
Her death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was general peritonitis, residence was 628 S.
Washington in Bloomington,
occupation was "at home" (housewife), marital status was married. She was buried at Rose
Hill Cemetery
in Monroe, Indiana, United States.
Walter Irvin Marlette and
Nancye Maude Roberts had the following children:
188 i. Louise
E. Marlette, born November 26, 1913.
189 ii. James
Robert Marlette, born October 2, 1915.
118. Zada
"Zadie" Marlette1,8,14 was
born on July 14, 1885 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book H-1, page 156). She appeared in
the census in 1900 in Jefferson
Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United States. She died on September 3, 1965 at the age of
80 at Clay
County
Hospital
in Brazil,
Clay,
Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), residence was Staunton, Indiana,
occupation was house work, marital status was widow (married name Roberts).
119. Bashie
Marlette1 was born in September, 1890 in Indiana, United States.
She reported Arkansas
in the 1910 census. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jefferson
Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.
Her occupation was spinner at a woolen mill.
She died Unknown.
120. Hubbard
Hazel Marlette1,4,8 was born on October 19, 1893 in
Birdseye, Dubois,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in
1900 in Jefferson
Township,
Dubois,
Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. His occupation was grocery clerk. Hubbard
appeared in the census in 1930 in Bradfordsville, Marion, Kentucky, United States. It lists Hubbard (36), Bessie (29), Suellyn
(5) and Ann (2). His occupation was
restaurant manager. He appeared in the
census in 1940 in Lebanon, Marion, Kentucky,
United States. It lists Hubbard (46), Bessie (39), Suellyn
(15) and Ann (12). His occupation was
painter. His highest level of education
was 9th grade, Bessie's was 10th grade.
He died on April 9, 1961 at
the age of 67 in Marion,
Kentucky,
United States.
He was buried at Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery
in Marion, Kentucky, United States.
His 1917 World War I draft registration card described him as medium height,
slender build, blue eyes and light hair.
He was living in Louisville, Kentucky
and his occupation was barber shop helper.
Hubbard Hazel Marlette and
Bessie Emma Bohannon were married on November 21, 1922. This date comes from an
Ancestry.com posting that didn't have any citations. However, it is consistent with the
information on the 1930 census. Based on
Hubbard's age at first marriage in the 1930 census, it appears that this was
not his first marriage. He remarried
sometime after 1940, so they must have divorced sometime before then. Bessie Emma Bohannon1,8,33
was born on May 4, 1900 in Marion, Kentucky, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Bradfordsville, Marion,
Kentucky, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Lebanon, Marion, Kentucky, United States. She died on August 25, 1984 at the age of 84
in Minnesota, United States. She was buried at Old
Liberty Cemetery
in Marion, Kentucky, United States.
Hubbard Hazel Marlette and
Bessie Emma Bohannon had the following children:
190 i. Living.
191 ii. Living.
121. Jessie Marlette1
was born in June, 1898 in Indiana,
United
States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson Township, Dubois, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. She died Unknown.
122. Bertha
Olive Hagan1,3,8,25 was
born on July 18, 1881 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She appeared in the census in
1910 in Paoli
Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township,
Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She died on September 30,
1967 at the age of 86 at Orange
County
Hospital
in Paoli, Orange,
Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was hypertensive heart disease with myocardial
failure, her residence was 138 E. Jackson in Orleans, occupation was
housewife, marital status was widow. Her
obituary reported that she was born July 18, 1881 in Orange Co., IN and she
died September 30, 1967 in the Orange
County
Hospital,
Paoli,
IN. She was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery. Her parents were Osa and Caroline Case
Hagan. She married Silver McIver in July
1904. He preceded her in death in Nov.
1966. Survivors included daughter Mrs.
Vivian Carnes of Orleans; sons Raymond of Bedford, IN. and Osa of Atlanta, GA;
sister Mrs. Katie Flick of Orleans; half sisters Mrs. Bernice Pedigo and Mrs.
Bessie Pedigo of San Bernardino, CA; half brother Luther Hagan of French Lick,
IN; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She had lived in Orleans, IN. Funeral services provided by Ochs Funeral
Home of Orleans, IN. She was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Bertha Olive Hagan and
Sylvester "Silver" McIver were married on July 27, 1904 in Orange, Indiana,
United States
(book H-3, page 11). They were second
cousins. Sylvester "Silver" McIver1,3–4,6–8, son of Benjamin Franklin McIver and
Martha Elizabeth Baxter, was born on December 3, 1874 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. His 1918 World War I draft registration card
described him as medium height, stout build, brown 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, Indiana,
United States. It lists Sylvester (5) living with his
grandfather, William Baxter. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Sylvester (35), Bertha (28) and Vivien (3). His occupation was sawyer at the saw mill. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Sylvester (45), Bertha (38),
Vivian (12), Miles (7) and Osa (1). They
are 3 doors down from Bertha's sister Catherine Hagan Chilton. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Silver (55), Bertha (48), Raymond (17) and Osa (11). He appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Silver (65), Bertha (58), and son Osa (21) and his wife Billie (19). His occupation was farmer. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
Bertha's was the same. He died on
November 11, 1966 at the age of 91 at Williams Nursing Home in Salem, Washington,
Indiana, United
States. His death
certificate reported the following: cause of death as heart disease, residence
was 139 Jackson in Orleans,
occupation was farmer, marital status was married. He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Sylvester McIver and Bertha
Olive Hagan had the following children:
150 i. Aubrey
McIver, born December 1, 1905.
151 ii. Vivien
G. McIver, born July 5, 1907.
152 iii. Miles
Raymond McIver, born August 4, 1912.
153 iv. Osa
F. McIver, born December 23, 1918.
123. Gracie
N. Hagan8,14,25 was born on February 3, 1885 in Orange, Indiana,
United States (book H-1,
page 156). She died Unknown. Bertha Hagan McIver's 1967 obituary doesn't
list her as a survivor.
124. Carrie Catherine "Kate" Hagan1,3,8,25 was born on February 7, 1887 in
Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-1, page 202, which lists the date as
February 6). Carrie Catherine and
[Female] Hagan were twins.
She appeared in the census in
1910 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Morgan Township, Harrison, Indiana,
United States.
She died on November 10, 1972
at the age of 85 at Paoli Nursing Home in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was pneumonia, residence was route 1, Orleans,
occupation was housewife, marital status was widow. She was buried at Mount
Lebanon Cemetery in Orange, Indiana,
United States. This was reported on her death certificate.
Carrie Catherine
"Kate" Hagan and Oric Lewis Chilton were married on October 23, 1905
in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-3, page 21). They were divorced between 1937 and 1939. Oric Lewis Chilton1,3–4,8, son of Charles O. Chilton and
Elizabeth M. Sutton, was born on August 1, 1880 in Orange, Indiana, United States. Many records, including his draft card, grave
stone and death certificate, list the year as 1881, but he appears in the 1880
census. His 1918 World War I draft
registration card described him as medium height, stout build, [illegible]
eyes and black hair. His occupation was
farmer. His residence was Cuzco, Dubois
County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Orrick (30), Catherine (23), Charles
(3) and Robert (1). His occupation was
handle factory manager. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Oric (39), Catherine (32), Charles (13), Robert (11), Eugene
(9) and Paul (7) living 3 doors down from Catherine's sister Bertha. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Morgan Township, Harrison, Indiana,
United States. It lists Oric (49), Kate (42), Charles (22),
Paul (17) and Wilma (9). He appeared in
the census in 1940 in Paoli Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists O.L. (58), Wilma (19) and son Paul and his family. His occupation was saw mill operator. His highest level of education was 7th
grade. His marital status was widower,
but he was actually divorced. He died on
February 6, 1947 at the age of 66 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. His
death certificate reported the following: cause of death was coronary
sclerosis, residence was rural Orange
County (where he died),
occupation was saw mill operator, marital status was divorced. He was buried at
Moore's Ridge
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States. He shares a stone with his brother Marcus.
Oric Lewis Chilton and Carrie
Catherine Hagan had the following children:
192 i. Charles
McClellan Chilton, born November 11, 1906.
193 ii. Robert
Lee Chilton, born June 1, 1908.
194 iii. Marion
Eugene Chilton, born 1910.
195 iv. Paul
H. Chilton, born August 10, 1912.
196 v. Wilma
Grace Chilton, born February 3, 1921.
Carrie Catherine
"Kate" Hagan and Charles Flick were married after 1939. Charles Flick was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
125. Female
Hagan14,25
was stillborn on February 7, 1887 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-1, page 202, which lists the date as February
6). This child and Carrie Catherine
Hagan were twins. Donna Chilton Derrick
reported that she died in child birth, as did her mother.
126. Luther John Hagan1,3–4,8–9,15,17,22,28,34
was born on February 2, 1892 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. Luther reported that he was named John
Luther Hagan at birth. His names were switched on U.S. Army records during
World War I, and he chose to accept this order rather than to go to the trouble
of getting the correction made. Donald
Hagan reported that when he was young, older people would refer to Luther as
"Johnny Hagan", and the 1900 census lists him as John L., which seems
to support this story. However, he
signed his draft registration form as Luther, not John. He was a various. He
was a good tinsmith, carpenter, mason and plumber, but did other things as well.
Donald Hagan recalled Luther telling him that he hated farming. His first store-bought toy from Osa was
child-sized hoe, and he was expected to use it to help with the family farming
operation. In spite of this, he worked as a farm hand on many occasions. Luther told Donald Hagan that he had worked
in South Dakota harvesting wheat. This was in the days of steam engine powered
thrashing machines. It seems that young
men would proceed in front of these huge machines in lines, cutting wheat with
large hand scythes. His draft card
listed him as a farm hand in Illinois. James Lane
recalled that Luther had been a dairyman early in his career, and this may have
been what he was doing when he worked for Andy Cope. Donald Hagan reported that Luther had been
employed by the hotel as a baker, probably before he enlisted in the
service. Don reported that after Luther
got old, he would bake pies on Sunday - maybe three or four - and set them on
the window sill in the kitchen to cool.
He
served in the military in World War I. His
World War I draft registration card (dated May 23, 1917) describes him as
medium height, slender build, blue eyes and light hair. His occupation was farm hand for George
Sherman in Roberts, Ford County,
IL. His residence was French Lick, IN. In that era young men did not register until
the draft was actually instituted for a particular conflict. Luther related to sons Elvin and Donald that
he had attempted to enlist in the Artillery (which was a separate branch in
those days), but was turned down because he was too small. He then approached the Navy and was rejected
for the same reason. He then
"volunteered for the draft", which consisted of contacting the local
draft board. The board would then would
move your name to the top of the list, so that when the next call came from Washington DC,
you would be first to go. Apparently,
his draft card reflects that action. He
was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery. The Cross and the related citations were
framed by James Lane for Luther's
daughter, Patricia Hagan Lane. After Patricia's death, they went to the
Hagan family. An entry in the Indiana
Book of Merit reports "Hagan, Luther J. Private, 1980191, Company K, 119th Infantry,
30th Division, Distinguished Service Cross, General Orders no. 81, War
Department, 1919: Near Bellicourt,
France, September 29,
1918. When his squad was held up by fire
from a sniper's post he advanced alone against it across an open space and
drove the others off, allowing a renewal of the advance. Later he braved heavy shell fire to go to the
aid of wounded soldiers, dressing their wounds and assisting them back to the
lines. Record: Born February 2, 1892, French Lick; son of
Osa M. and Margaret (Bolling) Hagan.
Farmer, French Lick. Entered
service October 6, 1917, Paoli. Training:
Camp Taylor, Ky.;
Camp Sevier, S.C.
Assigned to Company D, 335th Infantry; transferred to Company M, 335th
Infantry; to Company K, 119th Infantry.
Overseas May 12, 1918-April 2, 1919.
Battles: Ypres, Bellicourt,
St. Souplet. Discharged April 21,
1919. Married Agnes Cope. Son, Reid Cope, daughters Rae Marven
(deceased), Patricia Allain." His
World War II draft registration card (1942) listed his address as R.R. 2,
French Lick, IN. His wife was Agnes
Hagan, and he was employed by William Elledge.
Donald
Hagan recalled Luther saying that Osa had promised the farm to Luther upon
Osa's demise. Unfortunately, there was
no will. Somehow, there was a conflict
that resulted in the property being sold.
Martha Hagan Robbins, Dad's next younger sister, was behind this. Don wasn't sure whether she sued or whether
the disposition of the property landed in court because Osa was intestate. He did recall that Luther never spoke to
Martha after that, and he was rather bitter about the whole matter.
He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Steen Township, Knox,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. Luther
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists
Luther (38), Agnes (27), Reid (4) and Patricia (1) living on the French
Lick-Jasper road. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Luther (48), Agnes (37), Reid (14), Patricia (11), Elvin (9), Marion
(7), Donald (5/12) and Agnes' mother, Jeanetta Beatty Cope (78) living on Hawhee Road (is this an earlier name for Grape Vine Hollow Road?). His occupation was farmer. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
Agnes had completed 1 year of college.
He
died on May 21, 1972 at the age of 80 at Orange
County Hospital
in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Donald Hagan reported that Luther had a
stroke around 1966. Agnes cared for him
at home until she passed away. He stayed
at home for a while afterward, with Elvin and Don providing care. Robert Lane
reported that Luther eventually came to live with his parents, James and Patricia Hagan Lane in Terre Haute, IN. He was given Robert's bedroom, and Robert
took up residence in the basement. When
Patricia could no longer provide adequate care, Luther was moved to a nursing
home on Woodsmall Road south of Terre Haute, and later transferred to The Gorge nursing
home in French Lick. Donald Hagan
reported that Luther was diagnosed with colon cancer while in The Gorge, and
that is what killed him. His death
certificate reported the following: cause of death was uremia due to cancer of
the bowel, his residence was R.R. 2, French Lick, Indiana,
his occupation was tin smith, his marital status was widower. The Bedford Daily Times-Mail (May 22, 1972)
reported "Luther Hagan, 80, Route 2, French Lick, passed away early Sunday
morning at the Orange
County Hospital. Graveside funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m.
at Cane Creek Cemetery
with burial there. A veteran of WWI, Mr.
Hagan is survived by: Five children, Mrs. James Lane, Terre Haute, Reid and
Elvin Hagan, both of Route 2, French Lick, Dr. Marion Hagan of West Baden, and
Don Hagan of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Pedigo and Mrs. Welby
Pedigo, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; one half-sister, Mrs. Charles Flick of
Paoli; seven grandchildren. Friends may
call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick."
He was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Luther John Hagan and Agnes
Ione Cope were married on June 6, 1923 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 21, page 182). Bessie Hagan Pedigo reported that Agnes was a
teacher at a one room school house in Jackson
Township in Orange County
and was Bessie's 1st grade teacher.
Luther came home from the first World War, and just saw her around and
they began dating. They lived in Muncie, IN
when they were first married and Bessie thought their first child, Rae Marvin,
may have been born there. Donald Hagan
reported that Agnes taught at Baker
School, located on the
country road north of Baseline Road west
of SR 145. Directly across the road lies
the quarter section that was Osa Hagan's homestead. This was likely where he settled his family
after returning from the Wheatland area. Don felt it was this proximity of Osa's
property to her place of employment that led to Agnes and Luther getting
acquainted. Agnes
Ione Cope1,3,5,8–9,14–15,17–18,22,28, daughter of Jesse
Cope and Jeanetta Beatty, was born on April 13, 1903 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book H-6, page 4, which lists the date as April 15). Don Hagan reported that Agnes attended Cuzco High
School for her first two years (the school ceased
to exist circa 1948 and is now part of Southridge at Huntingburg). She then went to Birdseye, where she
graduated, although Don doesn't know why she transferred. While there, she stayed with her cousin Mary
Ford Nelson. Not many people went to
high school in those days, especially if they were female. Agnes taught at Baker School,
located on the country road north of Baseline Road west
of SR 145 in the early 1920's. She later
taught grades 1-3 at Springs Elementary School from 1953-1961 and grade 7 at Shoals Community
High School from 1961-1962.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She
appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She died on December 5, 1967 at the age of 64
in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died in her sleep at home and was found
the next morning by her daughter, Patricia Hagan Lane. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was a heart attack, residence was R.R. 2, French Lick,
occupation was school teacher, marital status was married. The Springs Valley Herald (Thursday, December
7, 1967) reported "Mrs. Agnes Ione Hagan, 64, died early Tuesday morning
at her home on R.R. 2, French Lick.
Death was attributed to a heart condition. She had taught four years in the Shoals
schools, three years in Orange
County township schools,
and for the past five years she served as a private tutor for children in this
locality who are unable to attend regular classes at Springs Valley
Schools. She was a member of the
Birdseye Christian Church. The funeral will
be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cane Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Luther; four
sons, Dr. Marion Hagan of French Lick, Elvin, R.R. 2, French Lick, Reid of R.R.
2, French Lick, and Donald of Speedway; a daughter, Mrs.
James Lane of Terre Haute;
a brother, Lee Cope; and seven grandchildren." She was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Luther John Hagan and Agnes
Ione Cope had the following children:
197 i. Rae
Marven Hagan, born June 2, 1924.
198 ii. Reid
Cope Hagan, born September 17, 1925.
199 iii. Patricia Allain "Patty" Hagan, born November 30, 1928.
200 iv. Elvin
Elledge Hagan, born November 7, 1930.
201 v. Living.
202 vi. Living.
127. Martha Washington "Marty" Hagan1,3,25,30,36
was born on February 22, 1894 in Knox,
Indiana, United
States (book H-2, page 203). Don Hagan reported that the family had lived
in Wheatland, IN
(near Vincennes) for a while. She must have been born while they were
there.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in Steen Township,
Knox, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in
West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. Her next-door neighbor was Perry Lane. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on December 28, 1966
at the age of 72 in Bronxville, Westchester,
New York, United
States. She
was buried at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Martha Washington
"Marty" Hagan and David Walter Robbins Sr. were married on October
13, 1912 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. (book H-4, page 29). David Walter
Robbins Sr.1,3–4,8,36,
son of David Taylor Robbins and Minerva Jean Scarlett, was born on January 2,
1885 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
This is the date on his grave stone. His
draft card and death certificate report January 3. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Northwest Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. David appeared in the
census in 1920 in West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Walter (35), Martha (25) and
Walter Jr. (2/12). His occupation was
hotel clerk. He appeared in the census in 1930 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists
Walter (45), Martha (36) and Walter Jr. (10). He appeared in the census in 1940
in West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Walter (55), Martha (48) and
Walter Jr. (20). His occupation was
night club clerk. His highest level of
education was 8th grade, Martha's was the same. David died on January 28, 1963
at the age of 78 at Orange County Hospital in
Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
His death certificate reported the following: cause of death was leukemia,
residence was West Baden, his occupation
was clerical worker at Crane Depot, marital status was married. He was buried
at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States. His World War I draft
registration card (not dated) describes him as medium height, medium build,
blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation
was hotel clerk for the West Baden Springs Company. His residence was West Baden, IN.
David Walter Robbins and
Martha Washington Hagan had the following child:
203 i. David
Walter Robbins Jr., born November 1, 1919.
128. Arthur Benham Hagan1,8,14–15,17,22–24
was born on October 17, 1906 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-6, page
38). Some of the family remembers him as
Benham Arthur, but he was probably named after Osa's father.
He appeared in the census in
1910 in Northwest Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
He died on May 25, 1929 at
the age of 22 in Montana, United States. The
Montana Death Index reported that he died in Yellowstone County. Burgoyne Drake related that there was an
explosion and fire from a kerosene stove in a line camp in Montana
where Benham was living. Although he was
not seriously burned, he contracted pneumonia and died as a result. The Springs Valley Herald (June 20, 1929)
reported "On Saturday, May 25, 1929 Arthur Benham Hagan passed away into
the Great Beyond. Passed to meet his aged father who preceded him there six
months before. He was the second and
youngest son of Osa and Margaret Hagan and was born in Orange County, Indiana
near French Lick. In this vicinity he
spent his entire life until the past three years, during which time he has been
in the Western part of the United States
where he met his death. He leaves to
mourn their loss his mother and sisters, Martha and Bessie, all of French Lick,
Catherine of Palmyra, Bertha of Paoli and Bernice of Newport, one brother,
Luther of French Lick. With the bereaved
mother, sisters and brother herein mentioned he leaves many other relatives and
friends. It is comforting to know that
in suffering death Benham has paid the debt all mankind must pay, is in the
hands of the God of Love who is just merciful and kind, who doeth all things
well." He was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Burgoyne Drake related that
Benham was a handsome, good-natured, fun-loving young man. His major weakness seems to be that he liked
his women. The story goes that he found
himself with two of his girl friends pregnant at the same time. The only solution he knew was to leave town,
so he went to Montana where he became a
cowboy. It appears that Pauline McDonald
was one of the women in the family story.
She gave her child Benham's surname.
Pauline McDonald1,3,8,28,37, daughter of John J. McDonald and
Lillian Mae Love, was born on May 18, 1909 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. It lists Pauline (20) living with James and
Emma Knowles. She is listed as a
cousin. She was married, but her husband
was not with her. She died on March 4,
1998 at the age of 88 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis,
Marion, Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, residence
was 980 Indiana Ave. in Indianapolis, occupation was laundry supervisor,
marital status was divorced. She was
buried at Floral Park Cemetery
in Marion, Indiana, United States.
Arthur Benham Hagan and
Pauline McDonald had the following child:
204 i. Living.
129. Bernice
Mae Hagan1,3,14,25,28 was born on June 2, 1908 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-10, page 12).
She appeared in the census in
1910 in Northwest Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Plymouth, Marshall,
Indiana, United
States.
She died on July 9, 1991 at
the age of 83 in Alameda,
California, United
States.
Bernice Mae Hagan and Ives
Welby Pedigo were married on May 31, 1933 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 27, page 36). Sisters Bernice and Bessie Hagan married
brothers Welby and Albert Pedigo. Ives
Welby Pedigo1,3,14,25,38, son of Elza Edward Pedigo and Minnie
Lee Taylor, was born on September 4, 1907 in Metcalfe, Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Randolph
Precinct, Metcalfe,
Kentucky, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Columbus
Township, Bartholomew, Indiana,
United States. He was boarding in Columbus
city. His occupation was store
manager. He appeared in the census in
1940 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana,
United States. It lists Welby (32), Bernice (31), Bernadine
(3) and mother-in-law Mary Bolling Hagan (70).
His occupation was salesman manager at an auto supply store. His highest level of education was 12th
grade, Bernice's was the same. He died
on November 2, 1990 at the age of 83 in Alameda, California,
United States.
Ives Welby Pedigo and Bernice
Mae Hagan had the following child:
205 i. Living.
130. Bessie Opal Hagan1,3,14–15,17,22–23,39–40
was born on September 1, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-12,
page 29).
She appeared in the census in
1920 in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She graduated in 1931 at French
Lick High School
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She lived in Frankfort,
Clinton, Indiana, United States
in 1942. The city directory listed Albert and Bessie living at 709 E. Wabash. His
occupation was typewriter sales and service for Hoosier Supplies. They are also listed in the 1946 Frankfort city directory, where Albert had moved up to
office manager for Hoosier Supplies.
She died on May 23, 2003 at
the age of 90 in California, United States. Donna
Chilton Derrick reported that Bessie had gone to a rest home about two weeks
prior to her death. She was then taken
to the hospital where she died of congestive heart failure.
Bessie Opal Hagan and Floyd
Glenn Flick were married about 1932. This
was a short marriage. Bessie remarried
in 1935 and Floyd remarried in 1939. Floyd
Glenn Flick1,8,14, son of William Sherman Flick and
Catherine Owens, was born on December 12, 1909 in Douglas, Washington,
United States. The place is based on Washington Birth Records
1870-1935. His death certificate
reported that he was born in Springfield,
Washington. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Yeager
Precinct, Douglas, Washington, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. He died on July 7, 1997 at the age of 87 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. His death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was COPD,
residence was R.R. 2, French Lick (where he died), occupation was farmer,
marital status was widower. He was
buried at Cane Creek
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Floyd Glenn Flick and Bessie
Opal Hagan had the following child:
206 i. Living.
Bessie Opal Hagan and Albert
Leon Pedigo were married on May 1, 1935 in Orange, Indiana, United States. (book C-28, page
111). Some family members reported that
they were married in Marengo, Crawford
County, IN. Sisters
Bessie and Bernice Hagan married brothers Albert and Welby Pedigo. Albert Leon Pedigo1,3,8,14,25,28,38,40, son of Elza Edward Pedigo and Minnie
Lee Taylor, was born on May 19, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book
H-10, page 99). He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
died Feb 29 1981 in Santa Ana, Orange, California,
United States.
Albert Leon Pedigo and Bessie
Opal Hagan had the following child:
207 i. Living.
Fifth Generation
131. Beecham Baxter1
was born about 1908 in Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1910 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United States. He died Unknown.
132. Joseph
M. Sims1 was born about 1912 in Kentucky, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He died Unknown.
133. Jesse
H. Sims1 was born about 1915 in Kentucky, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He died Unknown.
134. James
Russell Sims1 was born in 1919
in Kentucky, United
States. He appeared in
the census in 1920 in Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1940 in
Tompkinsville, Monroe,
Kentucky, United
States. He
died Unknown.
135. Living.
136. Maurice
A. Baxter1 was born in
February, 1889 in Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison
Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
137. Edgar
H. Baxter1,28
was born on September 13, 1891 in Indiana,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States. He died in March, 1975 at the age of 83 in California, United States.
138. Jeannette Baxter1
was born in October, 1894 in Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison
Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
139. Grace
Baxter1 was born in January, 1898 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
140. Sadie
Compton1 was born about 1894 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She died Unknown.
141. Clara
E. Compton1 was born in
February, 1896 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She died Unknown.
142. Alta
Kellams1 was born about 1902 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
143. Verna
Esther Kellams1 was born about
1908 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
144. Frederick L. Kellams1,14,28 was born on September 19, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-12, page 21). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
died on February 2, 2000 at the age of 87 in Pennsylvania,
United States.
145. Female
Baxter14 was born on December 2, 1905 in Vigo, Indiana,
United States (book CH-22, page 6). She
died Unknown. She likely died in infancy since she doesn't appear with the
family in any of the censuses.
146. Albert
Lawrence Baxter1,3,8,28 was
born on January 21, 1907 in Vigo,
Indiana, United
States.
He appeared in the census in
1910 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
He died on January 28, 1987
at the age of 80 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana,
United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was sepsis, residence was 525 Francis
Ave. Court in Terre Haute,
occupation was research chemist, marital status was married. The Terre Haute Tribune-Star (January 29,
1987) reported "A. Lawrence Baxter, 80, of 535
Francis Avenue Court, died Wednesday morning in Union Hospital. He was retired as research chemist from and
served as consultant for International Minerals and Chemicals Corp. He was born Jan. 21, 1907, in Terre Haute, to Albert Baxter and Emma Jane Painter
Baxter. Survivors include his wife,
Marie McCullough Baxter; two sisters, Lucille Johnson of Terre
Haute and Mary Gift of Beech Grove; and several nieces and
nephews. He was an Indiana
State University
graduate, formerly taught in Culver
Military Academy
and was a member of Maplewood Christian Church, Delta Lambda Sigma fraternity
and its state golfing team and 50-year club, American Chemical Society, Elks
Lodge 86 and Elks Chanters singing group.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday in Highland Lawn
Cemetery, with the Rev.
Charles Ballard officiating." He was buried at Highland
Lawn Cemetery
in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
Albert Lawrence Baxter and
Ethel Marie McCullough were married on May 11, 1930 in Vigo, Indiana, United States. Ethel Marie McCullough3 was born on February 25, 1910 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. She
died on August 17, 1995 at Meadows Manor East in Terre
Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. She
was buried at Highland Lawn
Cemetery in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
147. Mary Elizabeth Baxter1,14 was
born on October 10, 1910 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States (book
Ch-26, page 66).
She appeared in the census in
1920 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States.
She died on September 13,
1988 at the age of 78 at St. Francis Hospital
in Beech Grove, Marion,
Indiana, United
States.
Her death certificate reported the following: cause of death was
cerebral anoxia, residence was 237 S. 5th in Beech Grove, occupation was
housewife, marital status was widow. Her
obituary reported "Mary Elizabeth Baxter Gift, 78, Beech Grove, died
Sunday in Beech Grove Hospital. The widow of Roy E. Gift, Sr., she was a
member of Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, and Beech Grove Senior
Citizens. Graveside services will be at
1 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood
Cemetery. No calling is scheduled. Little & Son Funeral Home, Beech Grove,
is handling arrangements. Survivors -
son Roy E. Gift, Jr., daughter Jewell Faust, sister Lucille Johnson, one
granddaughter." She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery
in Johnson, Indiana, United States.
Mary Elizabeth Baxter and Roy
E. Gift were married on June 24, 1933 in Vigo, Indiana, United States. Roy E. Gift3 was born on June 22, 1911 in Indiana, United States.
He died in 1972 at the age of 61. He was
buried at Greenwood Cemetery
in Johnson, Indiana, United States.
148. Wilbur
E. Baxter1,14,28 was born on August 20, 1912 in Vigo, Indiana,
United States (book CH-27,
page 7). He appeared in the census in
1920 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States. He died in December, 1979 at the age of 67 in
Florida, United
States.
149. Lucille
Baxter1 was born about 1916 in Vigo, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Harrison Township,
Vigo, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
150. Aubrey
McIver6 was born on December 1, 1905 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. He died on
December 1, 1905 at the age of 0 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
151. Vivien G. McIver1,3,8,14,28
was born on July 5, 1907 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. There
are two birth records: Book H-9, page 22 is for a female born on July 1, 1907;
book H-6, page 44 is for a female born on July 5, 1907. These must be for the same person and it is
assumed that this is Vivien. The SSDI
reports July 5.
She appeared in the census in
1910 in Paoli Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. Vivien appeared in the
census in 1930 in Orleans Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in
Huntingburg, Dubois,
Indiana, United
States.
She died in June, 1975 at the
age of 67 at Orange County
Hospital in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was lymphosarcoma (cancer), residence was 197 N. Franklin in Orleans,
occupation was librarian, marital status was married. She was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Vivien G. McIver and Arthur
Othel Carnes were married on December 17, 1927 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 24, page 71). The 1930 census reports that this was not his
first marriage. Arthur Othel Carnes1,3, son of Nathan Asbury Carnes and Cora
Ann Braden, was born on September 9, 1901 in Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Northwest Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Orleans
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Arthur (25),
Vivian (22) and Joanne (2). He appeared
in the census in 1940 in Huntingburg, Dubois, Indiana, United States. It lists Arthur (38), Vivien (32), Jimmy (11)
and Greta (5). His occupation was school
teacher. He died on April 28, 2003 at
the age of 101 in Sevier,
Tennessee, United
States. The
Orleans Progress Examiner (May 7, 2003) reported "A memorial graveside
service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 15 at Moore's Ridge Cemetery for Arthur
O. Carnes, 101, Sevierville, TN, formerly of Orleans, who died April 28 in
Sevierville, TN. Bro. Tom Bostic will
officiate. Born Sept. 9, 1901 in Orange County,
he was the son of Asbury and Cora Carnes.
He married Vivian Grace McIver on Dec. 17, 1927 and she preceded him in
death in 1975. He received his master of
arts degree from Indiana
University. He was a teacher and administrator for 46
years. He taught Sunday School and was
an elder in the Orleans Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Greta Stiles of Sevierville, TN; four
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, James Carnes in 2001. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Orleans Christian Church Perpetual Memorial Fund." The Orleans Progress-Examiner (June 4, 2003)
reported "Arthur O. Carnes was born September 9, 1901 and entered Paradise April 28, 2003. His parents, Asbury and Cora Carnes, had
eleven children, of which he was the fifth and the first son. Still living are
a sister, Mildred Richards, and a brother, Clarence, both of Indianapolis.
Arthur was born in a two room log cabin in Orange County. He lived and worked in Orange
County most of his life. Mr. Carnes
married Vivian Grace McIver on December 17, 1927. They had two children, James and Greta
Ann. Vivian died in 1975 and Jim in
2001. Mrs. James Carnes lives in Plano, Texas,
Greta Ann and her husband, Charles Stiles in Sevierville, Tennessee. Mr. Carnes had four grandchildren, Jay and
Jerry Carnes, Art and Russ Roberson. He
is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Sarah, Cory, Jared, Ben and Will. Mr. Carnes received a Master of Arts Degree
in Education from Indiana
University. He taught school and was in administration
for 46 years. He is fondly remembered by
many of his students for his love of nature and his common sense rules for
living. Arthur taught Sunday school and
was an elder in the First Christian Church of Orleans. Arthur and Vivian were good Bible students
who lived their faith at home. In doing
so, their children and grandchildren are members of the Christian Church. Ill health forced Mr. Carnes to move to Tennessee where he lived with Greta and her
family. He loved hiking in the woods and
finding natural walking canes. He also
enjoyed driving and working with cars and had a valid driver's license until he
was 100 years old. A memorial graveside
service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2003 at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery with Minister Tom Bostic
officiating. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Christian Church Perpetual Memorial Fund."
152. Miles
Raymond McIver1,3,8,14,28 was born on August 4, 1912 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in
1920 in Greenfield Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Raymond (27) and Cathleen (25) living
next door to his parents. His occupation
was public school teacher. His highest
level of education was two years of college, hers was 12th grade. He lived in
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, United States
in 1967, according to his mother's obituary.
He died on June 22, 1998 at the
age of 85 in Florida, United
States.
Miles Raymond McIver and
Kathleen L. Weeks were married on May 14, 1938 in Orange, Indiana, United States. (book 30, page 180). Kathleen
L. Weeks1,3
was born on October 18, 1914 in Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She died Unknown.
153. Osa F.
McIver1,3,8,28 was
born on December 23, 1918 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
He appeared in the census in
1920 in Greenfield Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Osa (21) and Billie (19) living with
his parents. His occupation was
farmer. His highest level of education
was 12th grade, hers was the same. He
lived in Atlanta, Fulton,
Georgia, United
States in 1967, according to his mother's obituary.
He died on January 12, 2007
at the age of 88 in Georgia, United States.
Osa F. McIver and Billie
Harmon were married on December 23, 1939 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 31, page 112). Billie Harmon1,3 was born on August 18, 1920 in Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She
died Unknown.
154. Antonio
"Tony" McIver1,3,14,28
was born on January 17, 1910 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. (book H-10, page 44). He appeared in the
census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists Antonio (19) living with his
mother. His occupation was road
construction truck driver. Tony appeared in the census in 1940 in Orangeville Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Antonio (29), Mary (34), Les (14) and George (7). His occupation was garage mechanic. He died
in October, 1987 at the age of 77 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
155. Clarence
Marion Lashbrook1,8,14 was born on June 13, 1902 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-3, page 53).
He appeared in the census in 1910 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Clarence (17) living with his
grandmother, Martha Baxter McIver. He
died on June 14, 1927 at the age of 25 in Orange, Indiana, United States. The Paoli Republican reported "Clarence
Lashbrook, elder son of former County Treasurer Wm. B. Lashbrooks, died Tuesday
afternoon at the home of his father, 2 miles west of Paoli, aged 25 years. He was an accomplished violinist, and was a
competent instructor on that instrument.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the
M.E. church in Paoli, followed by interment in the Community
cemetery." The Springs Valley
Herald (June 23, 1927) reported "Clarence Marion Lashbrooks, the eldest of
three children of William R. and Lillian Lashbrooks, was born at French Lick, Indiana, June 13, 1902, and died at the home of his
father near this place (Paoli) Tuesday evening, June 14, 1927, aged 25 years
and 1 day. This is indeed the passing of
a worthy life ere the noonday sun has come, bit in its passing, all, with one
accord may well unite in praise of this short life, and in sympathy at the
broken tie and the untimely end. And
since we cannot now add to the word of commendation which have so oft been
spoken, it must indeed be true that a noble life has come to a close. Clarence was a devoted student, a profound
thinker, an a deep reader. At an early
age he planned for a good education and a life of usefulness and service to his
parents and to his community. But
because of failing health, he was compelled to give up his High School
education at the end of the third year.
He was a talented musician, having at various times held positions as a
cellist with leading orchestras in Louisville,
Kentucky, at Orlando, Florida
and elsewhere. At the age of fifteen
years he became a member of the Christian Church at Warsaw, Indiana,
where he then resided and held his membership with that church the remainder of
his life. He loved the church and Sunday School services wherever he might
be. Moreover, he loved the truth not for
policy's sake, not because it might be expedient, not because implanted in his
heart, there was ingrained in his soul a love for higher things: the love for
that which is true, for that which was genuine.
Truly, a life is not measured by its length of days, but by human heart
throbs, transcendent purposes and noble deeds. Measured by such a standard, his
was a long life, well rounded and mature.
Of his immediate family the father, mother, and one brother, Winfred,
survive, with whom his memory will abide a benediction and a blessing, and to
whom every friend and acquaintance extend their deepest sympathy. To you who mourn, the memory of the life and
kindly deeds of Clarence is yours to cherish and to emulate. He has left behind him a tribute to the young
men of his acquaintance, to his family and to his friends - that rich heritage
of a good name, a dutiful son and brother, and a life spent in obedience to HIM
who is the Master of our destiny. And as we soon shall stand about the open
grave we may well say 'We can follow no further.' Funeral services were held at the Paoli M. E.
Church at 2 o'clock p.m. Thursday, June 16, by Rev. Guy Sounders assisted by
Rev. Bassett of Paoli and Rev. George Dalrymple, of Corydon. Interment in Paoli Community cemetery."
He was buried at Community Cemetery in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
156. Miles
R. Lashbrook1,6
was born on May 13, 1904 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. He died on May 16, 1911 at the age of 7 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
157. Winfred
Lashbrook1,3,14,29
was born on March 5, 1913 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. (book H-12, page 24).
He appeared in the census in
1920 in Paoli Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Winfred (6) living with his
grandmother, Martha Baxter McIver. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Winfred (17) living with his father. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Winfred (26) living with his
mother. His occupation was upholsterer
at the chair factory. His highest level
of education was 12th grade.
He died on July 17, 1991 at
the age of 78 in Indiana, United States. He
was buried at Community Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Winfred Lashbrook and Corinne
Ellen Young were married on May 17, 1940 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-31, page 186). Corinne Ellen
Young3,8,29 was born on December 5, 1920 in Chillicothe, Ross,
Ohio, United
States. She
died on January 5, 2014 at the age of 93 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States. The Springs Valley Herald (January 8, 2014)
reported "Corinne Ellen Lashbrook, 93, Paoli, passed away Sunday, January
5, 2014 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She
was born in Chillicothe,
OH on December 5, 1920 to
William Henry and Yola Young. She married Winfred B. Lashbrook on May 17,
1940. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1991. She was preceded
in death by her parents and her husband. She formally co-owned and
operated Paoli Office Supply with her husband. She also was a member of Paoli Friends
Church. Survivors include son, John William Lashbrook
of Paoli, IN;
daughters, Beverly Ann Lashbrook of Paoli, IN, and
Claudie Sue Michael of Greencastle,
IN. Other survivors
include four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside
services will be held Thursday, 11:00 am, January 9, 2014 at Paoli Community
Cemetery, with Pastor James
Walters officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli,
IN 47454."
She
was buried at Community Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
158. Jennie
Ruth McIver1,7,14 was born on March 27, 1909 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-5, page 5).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Paoli
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paducah, McCracken,
Kentucky, United
States.
She died on December 29, 1987 at the age of 78 in Orange, Indiana, United States.
159. Lillian
Elizabeth McIver1,7,14 was born on July 16, 1910 in Orange, Indiana,
United States.(book H-10,
page 56). She appeared in the census in
1920 in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky,
United States. She died on November 23, 1978 at the age of
68 in California, United
States.
160. Mildred Louise “Millie” McIver1,7,19
was born on July 4, 1912 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paducah,
McCracken, Kentucky, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. It lists Mildred (27) living with her
parents. Her occupation was manager of
an ice cream store. Her highest level of
education was 10th grade. She died on
October 7, 1969 at the age of 57 in Indianapolis,
Marion, Indiana, United States.
161. Nicholas
Rudolph McIver1,7,14 was born on April 9, 1914 in Orange, Indiana,
United States (book H-12, page 28). He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Paducah,
McCracken, Kentucky, United States. He died on June 2, 1991 at the age of 77 in California, United States.
162. Louise
Evelyn McIver1,7
was born on June 22, 1916 in Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Paducah, McCracken,
Kentucky, United
States.
She died Unknown.
163. James Franklin McIver1,7,28
was born on October 27, 1919 in Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Paducah,
McCracken, Kentucky, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It lists Franklin
(20) living with his parents. His
occupation was printer. His highest
level of education was 11th grade. He
died on January 9, 1992 at the age of 72 in Marion, Indiana, United States.
164. Charles
Edward McIver7 was born on
February 4, 1922 in Kentucky, United States. He
appeared in the census in 1940 in Indianapolis,
Indiana, United
States. He
died Unknown.
165. Doris
Janet McIver7 was born on April
29, 1924 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery,
Indiana, United
States. She
appeared in the census in 1940 in Indianapolis,
Indiana, United
States. She
died on July 5, 1986 at the age of 62 in California,
United States.
166. Alvan
Dennis McIver7 was born on March
1, 1927 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. He died on December 23, 1993 at the age of 66
in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.
167. Living.
168. Verna
Mae McIver7 was born on May 8,
1934 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. She died on March 18, 1940 at the age of 5 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.
169. Nora Jane
Flick1,3
was born in November, 1887 in Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She died in 1965 at the age
of 78. She was buried at South Liberty Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Nora Jane Flick and William
Sherman Rominger were married on September 7, 1902 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book C-10, page 58). They were
divorced before 1913. This is based on
the fact that William remarried that year. William Sherman Rominger1,3,41
was born on June 20, 1866 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Greenfield Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists William (63), widower, boarding
in the Richard Hall household. His
occupation was lumber mill mechanic. He
appeared in the census in 1940 in Southeast
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists William (73), divorced, living in the
William White household. He had no
occupation. His highest level of
education was 6th grade. He died in
August, 1947 at the age of 81. He was
buried at Cooks Chapel
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Nora Jane Flick and Arthur H.
Roberts were married on January 7, 1914 in Orange, Indiana, United States(book
C-16, page 115). Arthur H. Roberts1,3, son of James William
Roberts and Angeline Wolfington, was born on February 7, 1890 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. His death certificate reported
"Janruary". His parents
reported February 1890 in the 1900 census.
He appeared in the census in 1900
in Jackson Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Arthur (31) and Nora (32) living next
to his parents. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Arthur (40) and Nora (42). He
appeared in the census in 1940 in Jackson Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Arthur (50), Nora (42) and Wilma Owens (12, relationship unknown). His occupation was road construction for the
W.P.A. His highest level of education
was 6th grade, Nora's was 7th grade. He
died in March, 1949 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. A
black mark on his death certificate made the day of his death illegible. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was ventricular fibrillation, residence was French Lick (where
he died), occupation was bottler at the Pluto plant, marital status was
married. He was buried at South Liberty Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
170. Cora Ann Flick1,14 was born on May 10, 1891 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-1, page 310). She reported May 7 in her marriage records.
She appeared in the census in
1900 in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Cora (18) and Cora (2/12) living with her mother. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in
French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She died on August 29, 1964
at the age of 73 at Orange County Hospital in
Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was acute uremia, residence was West
Baden, occupation was employee of the French Lick Sheraton,
marital status was widow. She was buried
at Ames Chapel
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Cora Ann Flick and [Unknown]
Giles were married Unknown. No record of
this marriage has been found. The 1910
census suggests that they were married in 1908-09 and he died shortly afterward. However, it was not uncommon at the time for
women who were divorced or had children out of wedlock to report being widowed.
[Unknown] Giles1 was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
Cora Ann Flick and George
Eichmiller were married on June 17, 1911 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-14, page 194). They were
divorced before 1916. This is based on
Cora’s marriage to Thomas Gillum. George
Eichmiller3 was born on
October 23, 1883. He died on April 24,
1951. He was buried at Crystal Cemetery,
in Dubois, Indiana, United States.
Cora Ann Flick and Thomas
Gillum were married on February 22, 1916 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-17, page 205). They were
divorced before 1920. This is based on
Cora’s marriage to William Denny. Thomas
Gillum3 was born on July 11, 1886 in Indiana, United States.
He died on November 18, 1965 in White,
Indiana, United
States. His
death certificate reported the following: cause of death was myocardial
infarction (heart attack), residence was R.R. 1, Monticello
(where he died), occupation was railroad baggage clerk, marital status was
widower. He was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery in Marion, Indiana,
United States. His marker reports that he was a World War I
veteran.
Cora Ann Flick and William
Hix Denny were married on November 15, 1920 in Orange, Indiana, United States
(book C-20, page 72). William Hix Denny1,3–4 , son of Thomas W.
Denny and Martha E. Ables, was born on April 2, 1882 in Orange, Indiana, United
States (book H-1, page 6). His 1918 World War I draft registration card
described him as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and light hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was West Baden, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists William (48) and Cora (38). His
occupation was tailor at the French Lick Hotel. He appeared in the census in
1940 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It lists William (58), Cora (48) and
Billy (10). His occupation was head of
the WPA street project. His highest level of education was 8th grade,
Cora's was 6th grade. He died on July 21, 1962 at the age of 80 at Orange County Hospital in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was coronary infarction (heart attack), residence was West Baden, occupation was tailor, marital status was
married. He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
171. Alma
Clarice Baxter1,14,19 was born on November 11, 1903 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-6, page 9). She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. She died on September 17, 1983 at the age of
79 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States.
172. Harold
Baxter1,14,19,28
was born on May 6, 1909 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-12, page
5). He appeared in the census in 1910 in
French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. He died in November, 1971 at the age of 62 in
Florida, United
States.
173. Genevieve
Virginia Baxter6,14,19 was born on January 29, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-7, page 6). She died on October 3, 1912 at the age of
0. She was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
174. Monty
Gene Baxter1,14,19 was born on April 23, 1920 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-17, page 70, which lists him as Marvin E.). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Gene (19) living with his
parents. His occupation was
laborer. His highest level of education
was 12th grade. He died on October 2,
2002 at the age of 82 in Yardley, Bucks, Pennsylvania,
United States.
175. Ebbert
Duane Baxter1,14
was born on July 20, 1915 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-12, page 34).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It list Dwane (24) living with his
parents. His occupation was clerical
work for the hotel. His highest level of
education was 12th grade. He died
Unknown.
176. Arthur
Mainard Baxter8,30
was born on October 27, 1917 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
died on October 27, 1918 at the age of 1 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-17, page 45).
He was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in
Orange, Indiana, United States.
177. Chester Baxter1
was born about 1922 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
178. Cornelius Baxter1 was born about 1908 in Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Pleasant Township,
Johnson, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Pleasant Township,
Johnson, Indiana, United States. It lists Cornelius (22) living with his
father. His occupation was floor manager
at a department store. He died Unknown.
179.
Louise Baxter1 was born about
1915 in South Dakota, United
States. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Pleasant Township, Johnson,
Indiana, United
States. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Pleasant
Township, Johnson, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in
Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States. It lists Louise (25) living with her
parents. Her occupation was clerk for
the WPA. Her highest level of education
was 4 years of college. She died
Unknown.
180. Amy
Geraldine Baxter1,8,14,19,30 was born on May 25, 1914 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-12, page 28).
She appeared in the census in 1920 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. She died on April 5, 1921 at the age of 6 in Orange, Indiana, United States (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 Orange, Indiana, United States.
181. Helen
Elizabeth Baxter1,14,19 was born on April 1, 1919 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-17, page
6). She appeared in the census in 1920
in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in West
Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
It lists Helen (21) living with her parents.
Her occupation was hotel clerk.
Her highest level of education was 12th grade. She died on June 8, 2004 at the age of 85 in Florida, United States.
182. Kathleen
Joan "Kay" Baxter1,8,14,19 was born on April 24, 1923 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book FL-3, page
20). She appeared in the census in 1930
in West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Kathleen (17) living with her
parents. Her occupation was hotel check
girl. Her highest level of education was
11th grade (she was still in school).
She died on July 31, 1975 at the age of 52 in Scottsdale,
Maricopa, Arizona, United States. 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".
183. Shirley
Ann Baxter1,3,8,14,19,30
was born on October 10, 1925 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book FL-3, page
26).
She is related to the Lane
and Hagan families.
She appeared in the census in
1930 in West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She
appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on May 11, 2008 at
the age of 82 at Medco Health
& Rehabilitation Center
in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. Her
death certificate reported the cause of death as congestive heart failure,
other contributing factor was breast cancer.
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." She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Shirley Ann Baxter and
Kenneth Gene Toliver were married on December 24, 1945 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana,
United States (book 32,
page 425). Kenneth Gene Toliver1,3,14,19,30,42, son of Charles H. Lutes and Amy
Winefred Toliver, was born on March 2, 1925 in Orange, Indiana, United States. His birth certificate listed him as Kenneth
Jean Lutes. Father was Charles H. Lutes,
age 23, bricklayer. Mother was Amy W.
Toliver, age 20, teacher. He was
illegitimate. His mother changed his
name in 1937. Gene 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, Indiana, United States. It lists Gene (5) living with his
grandparents, William and Lavina Stackhouse Toliver. He died on March 24, 1966 at the age of 41 in
Crawfordsville, Montgomery,
Indiana, United
States. 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.
Kenneth was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in
Orange, Indiana, United States.
His military marker states that he was a Corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps in
World War II.
Shirley Ann Baxter and Samuel
Glenn Sanders were married on June 28, 1969 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana,
United States (book 40,
page 85). Samuel Glenn Sanders3,8,14,19,30
was born on July 31, 1932 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died on December 3, 2011 at the age of 79
at Medco Health
& Rehabilitation Center
in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. His
death certificate reported the cause of death as lung cancer. He was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
184. Male
Sanders8,14
was born on November 23, 1917 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-16, page 23).
He died on November 23, 1917 at the age of 0 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-26, page 13).
185. Doretha
Jean Sanders1,14
was born on June 28, 1921 in Orange,
Indiana, United States (book H-7, page 92).
The 1930 census lists her as Dorothy.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States. It lists Dorothy (8) living with aunt Rosa
Sanders Fry. She appeared in the census
in 1940 in Orleans, Orange, Indiana, United States. She died Unknown.
186. Living.
187. Male
Sanders14 was born on February 11, 1927 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book OB-2, page
80). He died Unknown. He doesn't appear
with the family in any of the censuses, so he probably died before 1930.
188. Louise
E. Marlette1,8
was born on November 26, 1913 in Monroe,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Bloomington,
Monroe, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Bloomington, Monroe,
Indiana, United
States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in Bloomington,
Monroe, Indiana, United States. It lists Louise (26), single, living with her
aunt Mary Mosey. Her occupation was
stenographer for Western-Southern. Her
highest level of education was 12th grade.
She died on May 9, 1980 at the age of 66 at Community
Hospital in Munster,
Lake, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was ovarian cancer, residence was 8333
Oakwood St. in Munster,
occupation was home maker, marital status was married to Jack Tharpe. Cremation was chosen.
189. James
Robert Marlette1,8
was born on October 2, 1915 in Bloomington,
Monroe, Indiana, United States.
His birth certificate reported that he
was born at 8:53 a.m. at 340 S. Fairview. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Bloomington, Monroe,
Indiana, United
States. He
died on September 27, 1928 at the age of 12 in Monroe, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was lethargic encephalitis, residence was 628 S. Washington in Bloomington, he was in 8th grade, marital status was
single. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Monroe,
Indiana, United
States.
190. Living.
191. Living.
192. Charles McClellan Chilton1,14,25 was born on November 11, 1906 in
Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-6, page 38). Donna Chilton Derrick reported the day as
November 4.
He appeared in the census in
1910 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
Charles appeared in the census in 1930 in Morgan
Township, Harrison, Indiana,
United States. He appeared
in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists
Charles (33) and Madge (32). His
occupation was high school teacher. His
highest level of education was 4 years of college, hers was 12th grade.
He died on June 10, 1974 at
the age of 67 in California, United States.
Charles McClellan Chilton and
Madge B. Rooksby were married on February 8, 1930. Madge B. Rooksby1,8,25,30, daughter of Lonnie McDade Rooksby and
True Curry Huffman, was born on April 1, 1908 in Harrison, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Posey Township, Harrison, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Posey Township, Harrison, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She
died on October 4, 1944 at the age of 36 in Orange, Indiana, United States. The Springs Valley Herald (October 5, 1944)
reported "The entire community was shocked Wednesday morning at the sad
news of the death of Mrs. Madge B. Chilton, wife of Charles Chilton. Mrs. Chilton and her husband, who is a
teacher in the West Baden schools lived on
their farm south-east of French Lick.
They are the parents of one daughter, Donna. Upon Mr. Chilton's being called to the
service about two years ago she went to live with her parents in Harrison County. Mr. Chilton was sent to Europe
and the strain was too much for "Billie", as she was called by her
friends and neighbors, and her health completely collapsed. She was sent to a sanatorium and after
several months she improved. Mr. Chilton
was honorably discharged from the service and they returned to their home on
the farm. Recently members of the family
and neighbors became anxious about her health and they attempted to watch her
and care for her in the hope that she might be completely restored. Early Wednesday morning she was found with a
gun shot wound in her head and she was rushed to the Clark Hospital
at Paoli, but died before reaching the hospital. Her funeral service will be held Saturday
afternoon at the Methodist Church with burial in the Ames Cemetery. Schmutzler has charge of the
arrangements." The Springs Valley
Herald (October 12, 1944) reported "Oftimes we speak of the Angel of
Death, but how much more appropriate to think of this visitation as the Angel
of Peace, for what could be more peaceful than to enter into that quiet,
untroubled sleep, where the cares, trials and tragedies of life do not
disturb. Madge B. Rooksby Chilton,
daughter of Lonnie M. and True Rooksby was born April 1, 1908 at Elizabeth, Indiana
where she grew into a lovable, energetic, happy and helpful young woman. She was married to Charles M. Chilton
February 8, 1930 and to them was born one daughter, Donna. Soon they moved to their farm south of French
Lick where she became an active worker in the Methodist Church
and its activities. Entering into all
the activities of her community with such energy and enthusiasm as to become an
inspiration to those with whom she worked.
She suffered a nervous break down in March of this year but seemed to be
steadily improving. We in our blindness
cannot understand why, but faith in his infinite wisdom give us assurance that
'God lives and all is well.' Her sweet
influence will always live in the hearts of her family and many friends. She leaves her husband and daughter, father
and mother, seven sisters and three brothers, namely: Gail of Paoli; Newell and
Lonnie Rooksby, both in the Navy; Violet and Fae at home, Mrs. Ruby Conrad of
Borden, Mrs. Louise Ashton of Laconia, Mrs. Maxine Purcell of Sellersburg, Mrs.
Beulah Smith of Corydon and Betty of New Albany and many other relatives and
friends. She passed away October 4,
1944." She was buried on October 7, 1944 at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
193. Robert
Lee Chilton1,8,14,25,28,30
was born on June 1, 1908 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-12,
page 2).
He appeared in the census in
1910 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois,
United States. It lists
Robert (21), single, in a rooming house.
His occupation was electrician for the electric company. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Louisville, Jefferson,
Kentucky, United
States. It
lists Robert (31), Selma (28) and Robert
(3). His occupation was electrical
refrigerator service man. His highest
level of education was 12th grade, Selma's
was the same.
He died on January 4, 1988 at
the age of 79 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. His
death certificate reported the following: cause of death was cardio-respiratory
arrest, residence was RR 3, Paoli (where he died), occupation was owner and
manager of Chiltons, Inc., marital status was married. He was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Robert Lee Chilton and Selma
M. Cummings were married about 1935. Selma
M. Cummings1,28,30,43,
daughter of Alva Cummings and Zone Carter, was born on November 1, 1911 in
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-10, page 85). She appeared in the census in 1940 in Louisville, Jefferson,
Kentucky, United
States. She
died on November 18, 1994 at the age of 83 at Paoli
Convalescent Center
in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was liver and gall bladder cancer, residence was 559 W. Longest Street in Paoli, occupation was owner of
Chilton's Refrigeration Service, marital status was widow. She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
194. Marion
Eugene Chilton1,25
was born in 1910 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died Unknown.
195. Paul H.
Chilton1,8,25,28
was born on August 10, 1912 in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
He appeared in the census in
1920 in Greenfield Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Morgan Township, Harrison, Indiana,
United States. Paul appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. It lists Paul (27), Loretta (25) and Beverly
(2) living with his father. His
occupation was partner in his father's saw mill. His highest level of education was 12th
grade, Loretta's was 8th grade.
He died on July 26, 1980 at
the age of 67 at Union Hospital
in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was coronary occlusion, residence was 1700 N 9th in Clinton, occupation was pipefitter, marital status was
married. The Terre Haute Tribune-Star
(July 27, 1980) reported "Clinton -- Paul H. Chilton, 67, died Saturday at
Union Hospital. He was a retired pipefitter and member of the
Pipefitters Local 157, Catholic Men's Club and Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Surviving are the wife, Loretta;
a son, Philip of Clinton; four daughters, Nancy Miller and Paula Vitalie, both
of Clinton, Marcia Vernon of Brownsburg and Beverly Allen of Plainfield; a
sister, Wilma Cornwell of Orleans; two brothers, Eugene and Robert, both of
Paoli; nine grandchildren. Services will
be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Karanovich Funeral Home followed by
Mass at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred
Heart Church
with the Rev. James Shanahan officiating.
Burial will be at Roselawn
Memorial Park." He was buried at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
Paul H. Chilton and Loretta
Lorey were married on May 17, 1936 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 28, page 293). Loretta Lorey1,3,8,28,
daughter of Leopold Lorey and Barbara Morganroth, was born on August 31, 1914
in Ireland, Dubois, Indiana, United States. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Madison Township, Dubois, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She died on April 30, 2008 at the age of 93 at
West Central
Community Hospital
in Clinton, Vermillion,
Indiana, United
States. Her
death certificate reported the following: cause of death was pneumonia,
residence was 375 S. 11th in Clinton,
occupation was homemaker, marital status was widow. She was buried at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
196. Wilma Grace Chilton1,3,14,25,44
was born on February 3, 1921 in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States
(book FL-3, page 12).
She appeared in the census in
1930 in Morgan Township,
Harrison, Indiana, United States.
She appeared in the census in 1940 in Paoli Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States.
She died on May 12, 2005 at
the age of 84 at Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington,
Monroe, Indiana, United States.
Her death certificate reported the
following: cause of death was respiratory failure, residence was Orleans Township
in Orange County, her occupation was homemaker,
her marital status was widow. She was
buried at Stampers Creek
Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.
Wilma Grace Chilton and
Melvin C. Cornwell were married on May 17, 1941 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 31, page 323). Melvin C. Cornwell1,3,25,44, son of Heber Floyd Cornwell and
Stella Reed, was born on January 8, 1920 in Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Stampers Creek Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. It
lists Melvin (20) living with his parents.
His occupation was saw mill laborer.
His highest level of education was 12th grade. He died on September 25, 1991 at the age of 71
at Bloomington Hospital
in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, United States. His death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was chronic lymphocytic leukemia, residence was R.R. 1, Orleans, occupation was farmer, marital status was
married. He was buried at Stampers Creek Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
197. Rae
Marven Hagan10,15,17 was born on June 2, 1924 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. Bessie Hagan Pedigo reported that Luther and
Agnes lived in Muncie,
IN, when they were first
married, and Rae might have been born there.
She died in February, 1926 at the age of 1 in Orange, Indiana, United States. She was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
198. Reid Cope
Hagan1,8–9,15,17,28
was born on September 17, 1925 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-8,
page 68).
He appeared in the census in
1930 in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Reid served in the military
in World War II. His World War II enlistment record shows that he enlisted on
December 6, 1943. Reid was a nose gunner
in a B-24 Liberator bomber. His crew flew
their Liberator from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, across the Atlantic Ocean,
the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, the Middle East, then to India, where Reid spent his 19th birthday. From there, they flew the "Hump"
over the Himalayas into China, arriving in
September 1944. The food was horrible.
Donald Hagan remembers his mother packing small boxes with fig newtons,
gum and other goodies to send to Reid.
He was in the 14th Air Force, headquartered at Kunming, China,
although his outfit was stationed farther east.
His squadron was charged with patrolling the South
China Sea, interdicting Japanese shipping and destroying
supplies intended for Japanese land forces still fighting in the interior. The
operation was called the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theatre. The 14th Air Force was the operational
descendent of Claire Chennault's famed Flying Tigers. By the time Reid entered China,
most of the Japanese fighter force had retreated to the Homeland to defend
against the B-29's that were laying waste to their cities. However, they had to be watchful of
anti-aircraft fire. These aircraft went
on their patrols alone and were assigned a particular area of ocean to
cover. They carried about 18 hours of
fuel and their missions were about 16 hours in duration. The B-24 had a ceiling of about 32,000 feet,
so if a typhoon came in, they had to fly through it - the storms were too tall
to fly over and too wide to fly around with limited fuel. On one particular mission, the squadron sent
two aircraft (Reid could not remember why).
To get home, they had to fly through a typhoon. When they emerged, they were over Hainan (Hainandao)
Island off North Vietnam, which was
Japanese occupied, and the plane was immediately subjected to anti-aircraft
fire. While transiting the storm, the
crew had left their battle stations and gathered in the fuselage behind the
flight deck. They were hit by at least
one burst of flak, which took off a portion of one of the two vertical
stabilizers and the rear gun turret, which made the aircraft very difficult to
fly. They were low on fuel, so the pilot
had feathered one prop, and they were lost.
The pilot ordered the crew to bail out while he stayed to try to land
the aircraft, but the crew took a vote (very unmilitary of them) and told him
they would all bail out together or they would all ride it down together. They finally found a field (their comm gear
was primitive and they had no contact with their home base), but they didn't
know which side it belonged to. The fuel
gauges were on "E", so they landed.
The field turned out to be British.
No one knows what became of the second aircraft. Another incident involved them arriving in
the vicinity of their home field one dark evening and not being able to find
it. There were no landing lights. The navigator was pulling his hair, positive
he was in the right place. Again, fuel
was low, one of two engines had been feathered, and nerves were frayed. Just when they were preparing for a crash
landing, the runway lights came on. The
pilot made a hot descent and landed safely.
It turns out that the field commander had been warned that there were
Japanese bombers in the area and had ordered lights out and radio silence. They could hear the plane circling and the
pleas on the radio, but would not answer.
When it became clear that the craft was running out of fuel and about to
crash, the order was given to turn the lights on for a short period. By the spring of 1945, no more complete crews
were coming over. Replacements would come in by ones and twos. These people had
to receive "on-the-job" training that the initial crews had received
state-side prior to deployment. Reid
volunteered for these training missions.
People had to earn points to get rotated home. Everyone had to accumulate around 300 hours
to get out of the country and home. The
volunteer hours spent on training missions counted toward rotation home. Just as replacements came in by ones or twos,
veterans left the same way, as sufficient points were accumulated. By the time Reid was eligible to depart, he
was competing with guys who were coming out the jungles of Burma
after 3 or 4 years; those guys got first dibs on flights to the U.S. One could
opt for a berth on a ship, but some of those ships took 3 months to reach the U.S., due to stopovers in the Philippines,
Australia, and Hawaii. Reid kept haunting the Military Air Transport
offices in India and finally got a seat on
a flight to San Francisco, then to Indianapolis. He
rode a Greyhound Bus to French Lick, arriving about 4 a.m. on July 4,
1945. He deposited his duffle bag in
front of the Star Store and walked home.
Walking out old Highway 145, he noticed something strange. It finally dawned on him: trees, lush,
full, trees. Most of his training from
September 1943 to September 1944 had been in areas of the country where there
weren't many trees; the area of China
where he was based was barren. Wood was
a precious commodity; it was needed for fuel by the peasants. Needless to say, his arrival home in those
warm, predawn, hours was a cause for much joy.
He was about 10 weeks short of his 20th birthday. Reid received the Bronze Star, the Air Medal,
and possibly, the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Don Hagan was unable to locate any of these and Reid couldn't remember
where they were. His first wife took one
of them for a memento.
The Springs Valley Herald
(April 22, 1948) reported "Reid Hagan, son of Luther Hagan of French Lick,
filed for county treasurer on the Republican ticket and is deserving of the
backing of his party. Reid has lived in
French Lick his entire life and is a graduate of the local high school. He served as payroll clerk for the Midland
Construction Company for nine months during which time he handled $2000 weekly
payroll. In service in the United States
Army Air Force, Reid served as a staff sergeant for 25 months, eight months
consisting of overseas duty. He
completed some 300 hours in bombing missions over China. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross and
the Air Medal and since returning from service has been affiliated with both
the American Legion and VFW. He is a
young man of unquestionable integrity and good moral character, and his ability
has been demonstrated his having successfully operated a drug business since
his discharge in October 1945. YOUTH
SERVED THE COUNTRY WELL DURING THE CRISIS.
IT CAN SERVE IT AGAIN IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY
OF HOLDING OFFICE." Reid served two
terms as Orange County Treasurer.
He died on May 23, 2006 at
the age of 80 at Orange County Hospital in
Paoli, Orange, Indiana, United States.
Don Hagan reported that Reid fell in his
basement on May 19. He hit his head on
the stairs, resulting in a blood clot on the brain. He was taken to the Orange County Hospital, where he died a few days
later. His death certificate reported
the following: cause of death was pneumonia and multiple trauma, residence was
2225 Old S.R. 145, French Lick, occupation was field supervisor for the State
of Indiana, marital status was widower. The Springs Valley Herald (Wednesday, May 31,
2006) reported "Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ames Chapel
Cemetery for Reid C. Hagan,
80, French Lick, who died Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital of Orange County. Born in Orange County
on Sept. 17, 1925, he was the son of Luther and Agnes Cope Hagan. He married Henrietta Thurston, and she
preceded him in death. He retired from
Indiana Employment Security Division as a field supervisor, had been a public
accountant and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, having served in
WWII. Survivors include one stepson, Jim
Thurston of Chicago, IL;
and two brothers, Dr. Marion Hagan of French
Lick and Don Hagan of Indianapolis. Preceding him in death with the wife were his
parents, two sisters, one brother and one stepson. Graveside Military rites will be accorded by
French Lick American Legion Post #76.
Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements." He was buried on May 27, 2006 at Ames Chapel Cemetery in Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
Reid Cope Hagan and Margaret
Ann Hall were married on June 18, 1948 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States. Donald Hagan reported in
2015 that when Reid started his military training, he was issued a parachute,
which he carried all through the rest of the war, and brought home. Margaret Ann's wedding dress was made from
the silk in that 'chute. They were divorced about 1951. Margaret Ann Hall15 was born Unknown.
Reid Cope Hagan and Henrietta
Dove were married on October 11, 1966 in Ringgold, Catoosa,
Georgia, United
States. She was a
great-great granddaughter of Jonathan Lane. Henrietta
Dove1,8–9,14,28,30,42, daughter of Rosseau Tolman Dove and
Lucy Kizzaire Galloway, was born on November 26, 1923 in Orange, Indiana,
United States (book FL-3, page 21). She
appeared in the census in 1930 in Washington, Daviess, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick, Orange, Indiana, United States.
She died on October 22, 1998 at the age
of 74 in French Lick, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was sudden cardiac arrest, residence was 2225 Old SR 145 in
French Lick, occupation was retired employee of City Drug Store, marital status
was married. The Springs Valley Herald
(October 1998) reported "Henrietta Hagan, 74, died at her home in French
Lick on Thursday. She was born Nov. 26,
1923 in Orange County and was a retired employee of the
old City Drug Store. Mrs. Hagan was a
member of the Beechwood Christian Church and was preceded in death by a son,
Dan Thurston. Surviving are her husband,
Reid Hagan; a son, Jimmie Thurston of Chicago;
and a sister, Jo Fleming of Winchester. Rev. Rex Russell conducted the funeral at the
chapel of the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home Monday morning. Burial was in the Ames Chapel Cemetery." She was buried at Ames
Chapel Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
199. Patricia Allain
"Patty" Hagan1,8–9,17,35,42,45 was born on November
30, 1928 in Dubois,
Indiana, United
States. She
was the only one of her siblings born in Dubois County. Donald Hagan thinks that Luther worked
briefly for his brother-in law, Andy Cope, who had a large farming operation
near Cuzco, just across the county line
into Dubois County.
Patricia was born while they were here.
She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana,
United States. She appeared in the census in 1940 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. She graduated in 1946 at French
Lick High School
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
She
died on February 7, 1992 at the age of 63 at Terre Haute
Regional Hospital
in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States. Her death certificate reported the following:
cause of death was [illegible] infection due to hepatitis B, residence
was 3930 Riley Ave., occupation was
bookkeeper, marital status was married. The
Terre Haute Tribune (February 9, 1992) reported "Patricia
A. Lane, 63, of 3930 Riley Ave.,
died at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 1992, in Regional Hospital. She was retired from Frank's Cycle Center
and formerly was employed at Connection Christian Bookstore. She was born Nov. 30, 1928, in Dubois County
to Luther J. Hagan and Agnes Cope Hagan.
Survivors include her husband, James Lane, one son, Robert
E. Lane of Terre Haute, one daughter, Nicky Margolin of
Anderson, three brothers, Reid C. Hagan and Marion L. Hagan of French Lick and
Donald J. Hagan of Indianapolis, and three grandsons. Services are 1 p.m. Monday in Cross Funeral
Home with Brother Abe Miller officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today." The Springs Valley Herald (February 12, 1992)
reported "Former resident Patricia A. Lane,
63, of Terre Haute, died Friday, February
7 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born November 30, 1928 in Dubois County
to Luther J. and Agnes Cope Hagan. She
married James E. Lane in Owensboro on December 18, 1946. She was a graduate of French Lick High School, class of 1946. For many years, she was a part-time
bookkeeper and office manager at Frank's Cycle Center
and The Connection Christian Bookstore.
She was regularly involved in weekly women's Bible studies. She is survived by her husband, Jim and two
children, Nicky Margolin of Anderson and Robert E. Lane
of Terre Haute; and three brothers, Reid
C. Hagan of French Lick, Marion Hagan of Paoli and Donald J. Hagan of Indianapolis. A
son Philip Michael Lane and a brother,
Elvin E. Hagan, preceded her in death.
Services were conducted Monday by Bro. Abe Miller of the Eastside Church
of Christ in Terre Haute. Arrangements were handled by Cross Funeral
Home." She was buried on February 10, 1992 at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
Patricia Allain
"Patty" Hagan and James Edward "Jim" Lane were married on
December 18, 1946 in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky,
United States. James was
home from Texas on a short furlough. They were married in Kentucky
to avoid the 3 day waiting period in Indiana. Both mothers had to accompany them because
parental consent was required in Owensboro
for people under 21 years old. James Edward "Jim" Lane1,8,35,42,45, son of Chester Gwynn Lane and Hattie Ermel Toliver, was
born on August 1, 1928 in Prospect, Orange, Indiana, United States. He served in the military from May 16, 1946
to November 6, 1947 at Randolph Air Force Base in San
Antonio, Bexar,
Texas, United
States. He was in Hammond, IN,
for the short time he worked for the Monon railroad. He and Patricia then came to Terre Haute, IN,
so that he could attend college on the GI Bill.
They lived at various places, including the corner of Sixth and
Voorhees. The family moved to Flint, MI,
about 1956, when he took a job with General Motors. They returned to Terre
Haute the following year to live in the Davis Apartments on North 7th Street.
In 1959, the family moved to 336 South Lincoln
Street in Bloomington, IN, so that he could attend Indiana University. They returned to Terre
Haute in 1961 to live at 3618 Wabash
Avenue. In 1962, they
moved to 3930 Riley Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. He graduated from French Lick High School in 1946. He received a BS, Business Education degree
in 1951 at Indiana State
University (then named Indiana
State Teachers
College), 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. Jim was . James had many small jobs during secondary school and
college. He worked briefly for the Monon
Railroad after getting out of the military.
His first job out of college was as an auditor for a major accounting
firm. He took a job teaching accounting
for General Motors in 1956, but left the following year. He taught accounting and transportation at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. He was the first chairman of the Accounting
Department. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States.
He appeared in the census in 1940 in Prospect, Orange, Indiana, United States. He died on May 18, 2007 at the age of 78 in Terre Haute, Vigo,
Indiana, United
States. (book 111, page 488). He suffered from congestive heart failure for
many years. Periodically, he would
retain more fluid than his oral diuretics could treat, and he would go to the
hospital to be treated with stronger doses.
When this happened in March 2007, the stronger doses did not help and it
was discovered that his kidneys were failing.
After about 3 weeks in the hospital, he was sent to Royal
Oaks Rehabilitation
Center in Terre
Haute to help him regain some of his strength. On May 4, he moved into Sycamore Manor, an
assisted living facility. However, his
health deteriorated rapidly. He passed
away in his apartment with children Nicky and Robert, his lady friend Mary
Ellen Myers, and Robert's fiancee Claudia Rost at his side. 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 first son of Chester G. Lane and Ermel Toliver Lane.
He was married to Patricia A. Hagan, his classmate at French Lick
High School, on Dec. 18,
1946. She preceded him in death in
February 1991 [it was actually 1992].
Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Nicky and Spencer
Margolin of Anderson, his son and his fiancee, Rob Lane and Claudia Rost of
Terre Haute; six grandchildren, including grandsons Derek and wife Julie,
Joseph and wife Amy, and Sean Lane; 10
great grandchildren, including great-granddaughter Kaylyn Lane of Terre Haute;
one great-great-grandchild; two brothers and their wives, Robert and Sue Lane
of Charlottesville, Va, and Harry and Marlene Lane of Chestertown, Md.; and his
very good friend, Mary Myers. One son, Philip Michael Lane, preceded him in death in
1954. Jim earned his bachelor's degree
from Indiana State
Teachers College, and his master of
business administration and doctor of business administration degrees from Indiana University. He was employed as a public accountant early
in his career, and was a teacher at General Motors Institute in Flint, Mich., and
at Indiana State University. He had the honor of being the first chairman
of the Department of Accounting when the School
of Business was first organized at Indiana State
University. He served on the board of directors as an
officer of the Terre Haute Chapter and of the state organization of the Indiana
Society of Certified Public Accountants.
He also served as a member of the board and as an officer of the Wabash Valley
chapter of the National Association of Accountants (now the Institute of Management
Accountants).
Jim had a lifelong interest in transportation and railroads in
particular. He was a member of the
Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, the Colorado Railroad
Museum, the Monon Railroad
Historical Technical Society, and the Haley Tower Historical & Technical
Society. He collected an extensive
library on railroad history and economics, and related transportation topics. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Callahan-Debaun Funeral Home, with Abe Miller from Eastside Church of Christ
officiating. Visitation is Monday from 4
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is
in Roselawn Cemetery." His obituary was also run in the Springs Valley
Herald. He was buried on May 22, 2007 at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Vigo, Indiana, United States.
200. Elvin
Elledge Hagan1,8,15,17,28,35
was born on November 7, 1930 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-9, page 56). He was a school teacher. Robert Lane
recalled that he taught school off and on (English and History), usually just
long enough to go back to college (something he really enjoyed). He loved to read, and had shelves full of
books at his parents house, where he often stayed when between jobs or
school. Robert loved to spend his time
there reading his books, especially his Edgar Rice Burroughs collection. Elvin suffered a severe heart attack in his
early 40's, and had to have heart bypass surgery (which was still in its
infancy). He only lived 4-5 years after
the surgery. He appeared in the census in 1940 in French
Lick Township,
Orange, Indiana, United States. She died on April 10, 1980 at the age of 49
in West Baden, Orange,
Indiana, United
States.
His death certificate reported the following: cause of death was a heart
attack, residence was R.R. 1, West Baden,
his occupation was school teacher, his marital status was never married. The Springs Valley Herald (April 17, 1980)
reported "Elvin E. Hagan, 49, a retired teacher, died Thursday at his home
on R.R. 1, West Baden. He was born Nov. 7, 1930 in Orange County
to Luther J. and Agnes Cope Hagan. He
earned his BS degree from Indiana State University
and received his Masters from Indiana
University. He taught in Trinity Springs, Shoals
Community Schools and at Springs Valley Community Schools before retiring
several years ago. He was a veteran of
the Korean War. Surviving are three
brothers, Dr. Marion Hagan, Reid Hagan, and Donald Hagan, all of R.R. 2 French
Lick, and a sister, Mrs. James (Patricia) Lane of Terre Haute. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m.
Monday at Cane Creek Cemetery
with James Lane officiating. The body was at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral
Home preceding the service." He was buried at Cane
Creek Cemetery
in Orange, Indiana, United States.
The News of Yesteryear section in the Springs Valley Herald reported the
following from October 31, 1957: "Four students from French Lick are among
the 3,445 students enrolled for study this fall at Indiana State Teachers college. The four French Lick
students are Donald L. Clark, Elvin E. Hagan, Glenn G. Parsons and Miss Rosalie
Wagner."
201. Living.
202. Living.
203. David
Walter Robbins Jr.1,14,36 was born on November 1, 1919 in Orange, Indiana,
United States. (book H-6,
page 28).
He appeared in the census in
1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange, Indiana, United States. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange,
Indiana, United
States. He
appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.
He died on September 8, 1998
at the age of 78 in St. Paul de Vence, France.
David Walter Robbins Jr. and
Edith Jean Petit were married on November 28, 1949 in Paris, France.
in Les Invalides Church. They met in Frankfurt, Germany,
where both David and Edith's father, who was a Colonel in the French army, were
stationed after World War II ended. Edith
Jean Petit36 was born on May
27, 1926 in Le Vesinet,
France.
204. Living.
205. Living.
206. Living.
207. Living.