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Author: kdsprunger
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Found some info based on an
Ancestry.com posting by Loren (loren(a)devtex.net) Last updated
Oct. 16, 2008:
Leo T. Davis
b: Feb. 10, 1901 - Muren, Pike Co., IN
d: Sep 24, 1962 - Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN
m: November 12, 1923 (no location listed)
Mary Bethena Keeton
b: March 2, 1906 - Indiana
d: May 24, 1957
burial: Otwell Cemetery, Otwell, Pike Co., IN
Father: Willard Ellis Keeton
Mother: Lillie Effie Robling
Children: Lucille (1923-1924), Mary Ann "Delamia" (1924-1994), Francis Jewel
(1926-1926) & Ellen Geraldine (1928-1987)
Mary Bethena Keeton's second marriage was to a Bowers. No date listed. In the 1930
census, Mary listed herself as widowed. Back in "the day" it was more
embarrassing to be labeled a divorcee than a widow. Or could be Leo just up and left.
1930 Patoka Twp., Pike Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 11
Sheet Number: 212A
Enumeration Date: April 14, 1930
Line: 30
Dwelling/Family: 211/215
Address: RR #3 Turkey Hill Road
Davis, Mary - age 24, widowed, age 16 when first married, born in IN. Parents born in IN
" Delemia - daughter, age 5, born in IN
" Geraldine - daughter, age 1, born in IN
Did not locate Leo T. Davis, I hope this helps.............Karen
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