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Surnames: Clinton, Sherrow, Voorhees, Franklin, Wilson, Chestnut, Monts, Allen, Edwards, Huddleson, Tomey
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Obituary, The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Monday, November 6, 1916, page 8:
"Samuel Clinton, son of Henry and Delphia Clinton, was born June 12, 1836 and departed this life November 2, 1916. Age eighty years, four months, and twenty days.
He was united in marriage with Mary Voris {Voorhees} and to them was born Stephen H., deceased. Mrs. Clinton having departed this life he was united the second time in marriage with Jane Wilson {DJD note: Believed to be Jane Franklin, widow of Benjamin Wilson}. To them were born three children, Mary Margaret, deceased; Gaylard B., whose residence is unknown, and Mrs. Minnie E. Monts of West Terre Haute, Ind. His second wife departed this life April 21, 1874. The third marriage was to Mrs. Arnette Allen {DJD note: Arnetta Chestnut, widow of Hiram Allen} on May 24, 1874 and to them were born five children, D. J., and Mrs. Zella Edwards of Plainville, Ind.; Edward, of Matthews, Mo.; Art, deceased, and one died in infancy.
His step children are Abe Allen and Mrs. Hester Ann Huddleson of Indianapolis, Ind.; John R. Allen, of Washington, Ind., and Mrs. Mary M. Tomey, deceased. There are thirty-eight grandchildren, twelve step grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Mr. Clinton was a faithful member of the K. of P. order of Plainville, Ind., for more than thirty years. He was a member of the Church of God for many years and died in the faith of said church. He exercised a great degree of patience through his long continued illness and stated the day before his death that his faith was strong in the Lord and he was waiting for his summons. He leaves beside his relatives many neighbors and friends who will miss him."
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Surnames: Clinton, Flinn, Sherrow, Ketchem, Nugent
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Friday, January 12, 1906, page 6:
"WILLIAM D. CLINTON
The subject of this sketch was the oldest son of Henry and Delpha Clinton; was born in Orange county, Ind., March 22, 1833, with his parents came to this county in 1842 where he has since resided until his death January 7, 1906. On Nov. 19, 1837 he was married to Elizabeth Flinn; to this union were born eight children, three boys and five girls. His wife and two daughters, Mrs. Jane Ketchem, who resides with her mother, and Mrs. Thos. Nugent of Washington, ten grand-children and two great grand-children survive. In his father's family were eight children, two of whom, Samuel, of Plainville and Henry, of Raglesville survive.
On Easter Sunday 1868 he with his two brothers above named were baptized into fellowship of Baptist by Rev. D. Manly. He was one of the consistent members of Friendship Baptist church in which he held membership till death.
He was engaged in farming and was quite successful; having a valuable estate; was able to afford the necessaries and comforts for his family giving them opportunities for making of themselves useful and honored members of society.
He had a large part in the development of this country and took an active interest in churches, schools and all things making for the good of the community. He filled a large place in the esteem of his fellow citizens who honored him and trusted him, placing him in positions of trust.
On his father's side he was of Irish descent, his father being born at sea as his parents were emigrating from Ireland to America. His mother was from Pennsylvania and of German descent. These elements with purely American teaching gave him strong character, faithful and true to his friends and industrious and frugal in habits of life. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for thirteen years and it is needless to say his acts here as everywhere else were above reproach.
He last sickness was of several weeks duration; but he was patient; he knew his end was approaching and calmly gave directions as to how he would have things done, as to singing and services at funeral.
A good man, a faithful Christian, a kind brother, a true husband has gone and the world is better because William Clinton has lived.
The pall bears were Dan. W. Hayes, Walter Morrison, Harry H. Crooke, E. E. Forsythe, B. D. Smiley, Andrew M. Keck.
Services in M. E. church conducted by Hamlet Allen, Text Eccl. X11, 13, 14. Interment at Friendship Baptist Church cemetery."
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Surnames: Groves, Grove, Fisher, Johnson, Edgin
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Obituary, The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Thursday, November 10, 1921, page 4:
"JOHN GROVES
John Groves, teamster at Plainville, died about 8 o'clock Thursday morning, at his home at Plainville of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. He had been ill since a week ago last Sunday. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the United Brethren church at Plainville and burial will be made in the Plainville cemetery. Mr. Groves would have been 47 years old November 17.
Surviving him are the widow, four children, his mother, Mrs. Mary Groves and the following brothers and sisters: Elijah, George, Henry, Richard and Jess Groves of this county and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Edwardsport and Miss Glenn Groves of Epsom. He was a son of Jacob Groves. "
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Surnames: Edwards, Bennett, Disborough, Byrer
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Obituary, The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Tuesday, May 31, 1927, page 1:
"DEATH CALLS MRS. BENNETT.
STEELE TOWNSHIP WOMAN DIES FROM ILLNESS OF SEVERAL MONTHS DURATION.
The grim reaper claimed Mrs. Mary Josephine Bennett, wife of Clarence Bennett, prominent farmer of Steele township, Sunday morning, May 29, at 9:40 o'clock after an illness of several months. Death occurred at the age of 44 years, resulting from consumption from which Mrs. Bennett had suffered since four years ago when she had an attack of influenza.
The deceased was born near Plainville, March 29, 1883, the daughter of Joseph Edwards, Civil War Soldier, whose death occurred on the same day, a few hours after his daughter's birth. She was united in marriage on November 25, 1915 to Clarence Bennett.
Surviving besides the husband are two brothers and one sister, Henry and Thomas Edwards and Mrs. Anna Disborough all of Steele township.
Mrs. Bennett was a member of the First Christian church of Plainville where funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial following at the Plainville cemetery."
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Surnames: Garten, Crossland, Doane
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Friday, November 16, 1917, page 1:
"ZACHARIAH GARTEN DIES.
VICTIM OF HEART TROUBLE. FALLS WHILE WALKING ON STREET AND EXPIRES INSTANTLY.
Zachariah Garten, one of this communities best known farmers, dropped dead on the streets of this city Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock. His death was due to heart failure. Mr. Garten drove to this city Sunday morning to spend the day with his brother Zimri M. Garten, and in the afternoon the brothers walked down Race Street to the home of Capt. Z. V. Garten. After spending some time at the Garten home they started to return and were coming up the street opposite the Christian Church when Mr. Garten suddenly stopped and sank to the pavement. He was dead almost before reaching the ground.
While troubled with a weak heart, he had been enjoying fairly good health this fall, and was able to go about any place he desired.
Zachariah Garten was born on the old Garten homestead in this county November 22, 1846 {1847?}, and had he lived ten days more would have been 70 years of age. He was a son of William and Margaret Garten, pioneers in the county. When rather a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Crossline {Crossland}, and to this union three children were born, two of whom survive. These are Mrs. Nellie Doane and Mrs. Lulu Doane, both of whom reside in Texas. He is also survived by four brothers, whom are James, John, Harve, and Zimri, all residing in this county.
Mr. Garten was a farmer and stock-raiser by occupation, and was widely known throughout the county. The funeral services were held at Good Hope Thursday Rev. C. H. Buchannan in charge. Burial was made at Walnut Hill cemetery."
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Surnames: SOMMERS, HARRIS, CORRELL, RUFENACHT, PITTMAN
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Thank you for GGgrandmother's Obit. One correction however...it is Mrs. DAVID Harris, not Mrs. DAVIS Harris.
Thank you again
FRED HARRIS
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Surnames: Clinton, Flinn, Pownall, Nugent, Ketchem
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, July 13, 1923, page 1:
"AGED RESIDENT CALLED.
MRS. WM. CLINTON PASSES AT AGE OF 89.
Mrs. William D. Clinton, one of this city's oldest and most highly respected residents passed away at her home on north Spring street Wednesday afternoon her death being caused by general debility.
Elizabeth Flinn Clinton was a daughter of Jacob and Belinda Flinn and was one of a family of twelve children. She was born in Lawrence county, January 7th, 1834 and practically all her life was lived in Odon. She was converted when a little girl and gave her heart to her Master joining the Baptist church with which body she remained all through a long useful life.
Nov. 19th, 1857 she was united in marriage to William D. Clinton and to this union eight children were born of whom two survive. These are Mrs. Jane Pownall and Mrs. Rose Nugent. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Sophia Ketchem of Elnora and ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Her husband passed on Jan. 7, 1906, and since that time she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Pownall. About nine years ago her eyesight failed, disease blotting out the light of day. But despite all her afflictions she remained cheerful and patient, her faith strong and sure in Him who had promised her that all things would be well. A strong character, kind and loving in disposition she was respected and honored by all who knew her.
The funeral service will be held from the U. B. church in this city this afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. H. D. Jane in charge. Burial will be made at the Friendship cemetery."
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Surnames: Phipps
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, August 18, 1900, page 3:
"Mary H. Phipps was born May 23, 1820 and died August 16, 1900 aged 80 yr. 2 mo. and 23 days. She was married to Benjamin Phipps July 8, 1841 and to that union six children were born, four of whom are now living. On the twentieth of June she suffered a stroke of paralysis. She bore her afflictions with true Christian patience, never murmuring or complaining.
"Aunt Polly" as she was endearingly called by all was a member of the Baptist church and a true Christian in the strictest sense conveyed by this word so dear to the hearts of the enlightened world. Her's was the simple faith of the humble followers of Jesus of Nazareth - the faith that sustains and comforts in the most trying moments. Her belief in Christianity was of that character which meets the scoffing of the atheist with a pitying smile and has nothing but charity for the sneer of the infidel. We cannot explain it. To those who fortunately possess such strength and grandeur that it gives to the lie to atheism and strikes infidelity helpless.
Her life work is ended, her sufferings are 'oer. She has gone to meet her reward. Her husband preceded her fourteen years in this journey which has human dissolution for its beginning. She leaves a son, three daughters and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The remains were buried at Mt. Olive Friday. Funeral discourse by Rev. Joel Ellis."
"Cemeteries of Daviess County, Indiana" by Barbara Sims Waggoner, Volume II, page 191:
Mt. Olive Cemetery, Madison twp., Daviess Co., Indiana
Phipps, Bengamine (Benjamin) Oct. 13, 1817 - Aug. 24, 1886
Phipps, Mary H. Dec. 23, 1820 - Aug. 16, 1900
Wife of B. Phipps
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Surnames: Cravatt, Stalcup
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, August 18, 1900, page 3:
"MORTUARY
William Cravatt died Tuesday at A. R. Stalcup's where he has made his home for many years. "Uncle Billy", as everyone called him, was a soldier in the Civil war, being a member of the Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers {Co. H}. He was born in Brown county, and was 67 years old.
He was a very quiet, peacable man and everybody had nothing but kind words and praise for him. Several days ago he was taken ill, but had recovered sufficiently to get out on Saturday and came down town and got his pension money. Sunday he received a stroke of paralysis, from which he never rallied. He was speechless, and could not move.
The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. J. C. Mills at the Stalcup home, and the remains of the good man were interred in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
"Uncle Billy" did not have a relative living, that he knew of, but he had a host of friends, and will be greatly missed upon our streets."
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Surnames: Webster, Callahan, Sargent
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, October 12, 1901, page 3:
"Leo Webster, the four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Webster {James Algern Webster and Flora Ethel Callahan}, died Sunday morning at their home in Linton, of pneumonia. The remains of the little boy were brought from Linton Sunday evening and taken to the home of Ziba Webster, where the funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. M. S. Taylor. Burial at Walnut Hill cemetery."
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Surnames: Arford
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, September 15, 1900, page 3:
"CALLED HOME. MISS LUNA ARFORD DIED IN ILLINOIS SATURDAY.
Luna Etta, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Arford, died at Westfield, Ill., Saturday September 9 of typhoid fever. She had been sick for several weeks there, where she was attending the U. B. college. Miss Arford was born near this place, July 27, 1870, being at her death 30 years, 1 month and 11 days of age.
She was converted when ten years of age, and ever since has been an earnest worker in religous circles. She was a member of the U. B. church, and was for twelve years a teacher in the Sunday Schools. She was also a great worker in the Y. P. C. U. and the W. M. A. societies. She was a noble lady, and her death was a sad blow to her relatives and many friends.
The remains were shipped here from Illinois Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. L. Schoonover at Pleasant Hill Monday afternoon, and burial in the cemetery nearby.
She leaves a father, mother, one sister, and eight brothers to mourn their loss."
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Surnames: Taylor, Allen, Harman, Dobbins
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, May 25, 1923, page 1:
"AGED RESIDENT SUCCUMBS. MRS. ORIENNA TAYLOR PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 83.
Mrs. Orienna Taylor, one of the oldest residents of the community passed away at the home of her brother-in-law, George Critchlow in west Odon, Wednesday evening at five o'clock. Her death was caused from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Taylor had been in failing health for several months and she grew gradually weaker until death relieved her of her suffering.
Orienna Allen was born in Lawrence county Oct. 2, 1839 and was the eldest of a family of twelve children. On March 30, 1882 she was united in marriage to Dr. Harvey Taylor. No children were born to this union. After the death of her husband which occured about twenty years ago Mrs. Taylor remained on her farm about five miles south of this city which place she still owned when she died. In spite of her age she managed to care for her cattle and stock until about a year ago when she moved to this city.
She is survived by two sisters and three brothers as follows, Mrs. Kezia Harman of Manhattan, Kansas, Mrs. Katherine Dobbins of Indianapolis, Banner Allen of Indianapolis, O. P. Allen of Bedford, and J. W. Allen of Puxico, Missouri.
The funeral service will be held this afternoon at the First Christian church in this city with Rev. R. T. Gwyn in charge. Burial will be made at the Kilgore cemetery."
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Surnames: Clinton, Flynn, Flinn
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, October 12, 1901, page 3:
"MORTUARY
Della Blanche Clinton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clinton, died Sunday morning at her home south of town, of typhoid fever. She was born September 11, 1881, and at her death was 20 years and 25 days of age. She was the seventh child a family of eleven children. She was a member of the church of God, and her parting words were: "I am going home to Heaven." Before she died she selected the pall bearers, and gave directions as to the funeral arrangements, which were carried out as she requested. Rev. Stalcup of Bloomfield conducted the funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. at Good Hope. Burial at Walnut Hill cemetery."
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Surnames: Hattery, Bair
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, December 7, 1901, page 3:
"MORTUARY
James (Gillispie) B. Hattery died last Friday, November 29, at the home of his parents in Van Buren township, of typhoid fever. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hattery, and was seventeen years of age. Rev. Jos. Adams conducted the funeral services Saturday at Raglesville, burial in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Hattery was a good young man, and he will be greatly missed by relatives and friends."
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Surnames: Sommers, Shaffer, O'Dell, Freeman, Harris
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Obituary, The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Saturday, December 7, 1901, page 3:
"MORTUARY
Elizabeth Sommers, nee Shaffer, was born in Ohio, August 17, 1824 and died at home of her daughter, Mrs. John O'Dell in east Odon, on December 2, 1901, aged 77 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sommers, and leaves six children, 29 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The children are Jacob, John, Oliver, Mrs. Charles Freeman, Mrs. John O'Dell and Mrs. Davis Harris. She also leaves two brothers, Andrew and John Shaffer, aged 82 and 80 years respectively.
She married Joseph Sommers April 16, 1846. Six years later they moved to Indiana, settling near this place. For almost sixty years she had been a member of the M. E. church, and a worker for her Master. She was one of the twenty-four charter members of the Good Hope church.
During her last illness, although she suffered much at times, she never complained, but was ready and willing to go at the call of the Savior. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. S. Taylor at Good Hope Tuesday morning; burial at Walnut Hill cemetery."
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Surnames: Andis, Miller, Weaver, Bowman, Pettit, Hardwick, Weathers, Chapman, Warren, Guthrie
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Obituary, The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Monday, September 9, 1940, page 8:
"MRS. SARETTA PETTIT TAKEN BY DEATH SAT.
AGED ELNORA WOMAN'S FUNERAL WAS HELD THIS AFTERNOON.
Elnora, Ind., Sept. 9. - Funeral services for Mrs. Saretta Pettit, 80, who died at the Daviess county hospital Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock, were held this afternoon at the Elnora Church of Christ, with interment following in the Walnut Hill cemetery. Rev. Paul Marsh was in charge of the services and W. H. Tomey had charge of the funeral.
Mrs. Pettit had been suffering about one year, but her condition from complications of diabetes became serious only one week ago.
She was a lifelong resident of Daviess county, having been born and reared in the same community. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Miller) Andis, and was born on April 4, 1860.
Mrs. Pettit was married three times, two of her husbands preceding her in death. She married Marshal Pettit five years ago and he survives.
Her first marriage was to Daniel Weaver and three children were born this union, all of whom survive. They are William Weaver, of Danville, Ill., Bert Weaver of Terre Haute and Mrs. Sylvia Hardwick of Burns City.
Her second marriage was to Milton Bowman and no children were born to this union.
One brother, Jacob Andis, of Pleasantville, survives along with the following step-children: Mrs. Maude Weathers, Odon, Iva Pettit, Woodriver, Ill., Oscar Pettit, Chicago, Ill., Caroline Chapman, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Eva Warren, Boonville, and Mrs. Nora Gutherie of Newberry."
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Surnames: Pettit, Echols, Eccles, Shannon, Huffman, Shafer, Andis, Weathers, Guthrie, Warren, Chapman, Weaver, Wegent
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Obituary, The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Thursday, October 31, 1946, page 1:
"JOHN M. PETTIT DIES AT ELNORA
John M. Pettit, age 89, died at his home in Elnora last night about 9 o'clock after three days of critical illness. Mr. Pettit had been a well known and respected citizen of Elnora for many years.
Born in Marion County on March 20, 1857, he was the son of John and Mary (Echols) {Eccles?} Pettit. He was a member of the Elnora Methodist church.
During his life, Mr. Pettit was married three times. His first marriage was to Martha Shannon, who preceded him in death as did three of their children. Two children from this union survive. They are Mrs. Maude M. Weathers, of Elnora, and Mrs. Nora Guthrie, of Newberry. His second wife was Eva Huffman, and three children survive from this union. They are Ivan Pettit of Elnora, Mrs. Eva Warren of Bloomfield and Mrs. Carolyn Chapman of La Mesa, Calif. Serepes (Weaver) Pettit was his third wife and she passed away five years ago. Two children from his second marriage are also deceased.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Grace Wegent of Swayze, Ind., and Anna Pettit of Indianapolis. Funeral services for deceased will be conducted at the Elnora Methodist church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. E. A. McBride will have charge of the ceremony with burial following in Odon's Walnut Hill cemetery. The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and friends may call there to pay their respects."
Note: Was also married to Barbara Ann Shafer.
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Surnames: Shaffer, Shafer, Fretz, Adams, Cooper, Pettit, Yeager, Pershing
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Obituary, The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Tuesday, October 7, 1930, page 1:
"PETTIT RITES WEDNESDAY AT ELNORA CHURCH.
WELL KNOWN ELNORA WOMAN DIED YESTERDAY MORNING.
Funeral services for Mrs. John Pettit, 78, of Elnora, will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Elnora Methodist church, with burial following in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Pettit died yesterday morning after an illness of about a week, paralysis being given as the cause of her death.
The deceased was born in Ohio on November 29, 1851, being a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Fretz) Shaffer. At an early age she came to Indiana and spent the remainder of her life here.
She first married William Adams of Daviess county and to this union three sons were born. The sons are Charles Adams of Elnora, Roy Adams of Indianapolis and George Adams of Ohio. The husband died 25 years ago.
In 1906 she married John Pettit, who survives. There are six step-children. Two sisters, Mrs. Florence Yeager and Mrs. Lizzie Pershing of Walkerville, Mich., and three brothers, John Shaffer of Heltonville and George and William Shaffer of Odon, also survive. There are 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren."
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Surnames: COLLINS, BRUNER
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Also seeking info on same Lucy Colllins. She may be the mother of Mary Collins who married Eli Bruner and was in Daviess Co. in 1850. Can you tell me which county her children ended up in in Missouri? Mary and Eli were in Mercer County in 1870. Have you any other information?
Thanks, Kathy
I am confused by the Elisha O Allen Obituary. According to "Roster of
Revolutionary Ancestors of the IN. DAR, Vol.1, pub. 1976, p. 12" John Allen b.
1760 Hunterdon NJ to Daviess Co., IN 1816 had sons:
1) William b. 1792 m. Elizabeth Eads
2) John b. 1794 m. Emily Manning
"Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Indiana, p. 36" Also shows John m. Emily
Manning
I do not believe the father (John Allen b. 1818 and m. Rachel Oshman) of
Elisha O. Allen, was the son of John Allen b. 1760 NJ. Do you have more info. on
John Allen and Rachel Oshman? Do you have an Obit for John Allen b. 1818 or
John Allen b. 1794?
I am anxious to find info. on the children of John Allen b. 1794 m. Emily
Manning.