I have William Elza MCCOLLISTER m. to Sarah Jane STRALEY 4 Jun 1882. Per the
IN Marriages 1872-1920, Jay Co., IN there is a William MCCOLLISTER married
to Dorcas THOMPSON 20 Oct 1880. So did Dorcas THOMPSON die between 20 Oct
1880 and 4 Jun 1882? I wonder if William's marriage to Sarah Jane STRALEY is
not his second marriage. Not unheard of.
In the same veign....what can you tell me about Nancy M. GRAY/GREY? She
married James M. MCCOLLISTER 24 Jan 1878. He dies 26 Oct 1878. On the 1880
census for Jay Co. she is listed as living with her brother and widowed.
Then 16 Nov 1882 she marries John E. EIRKWOOD. Any info to substaniate this
on any of these 3 would be great. Also, I am suspicious of the surname
EIRKWOOD? Maybe KIRKWOOD?
Here is another marriage conumdrum. Per the IN Marriages, Jay Co.
1872-1920, Ella MCCOLLISTER m. Jacob POPEJOY 22 Nov 1879. I have her as
Ellen, (Ella and Ellen seem to be used interchangably in various records I
have seen), McCollister m. Samuel ALBERSON 29 Oct 1881. Any info any one has
on Jacob POPEJOY would be helpful.
Also, anything that anyone can find on Archie Leona BARTON. I have DOB 31
Dec 1887, DOD 24 May 1953, Married James Leisure MCCOLLISTER 24 Aug 1907.
Would love to know her parents.
Thanks in advance,
Frank McCollister