The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Person Page 492

Family Explorer

Raymond Lester "Ray" Tilford1,2,3

M, #12276, b. 15 September 1887, d. 26 October 1944

Parents

FatherFrancis Marion "Frank" Tilford (b. 5 October 1850, d. 22 November 1920)
MotherAddie Emily Allegre (b. 13 March 1858, d. between 1893 and 1900)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Raymond Lester "Ray" Tilford was born on 15 September 1887 in Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri.2,3 He was born on 15 September 1887 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.4 He died on 26 October 1944, at age 57, in Rusk Co, Texas.3 He was buried in Mount Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.5
Raymond Lester "Ray" Tilford had reference number 12544. He was enumerated on the census in Jackson County, Missouri (1900.) He was an Elevator operator (1906); owner in operator - popcorn wagon (1917.)4,6 U.S. Navy, electrician (4 years.)4 He resided in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri(1906, 1917.)4,6 Physical disability (1918.)4 GRAVE MARKER

RAYMOND L. TILFORD
1887 - 1944.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S560] 1900 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  3. [S6881] Genealogy prepared by nfetzek (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S8278] Grave Marker - Raymond Lester Tilford, Mount Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri
  6. [S12427] U.S. City Directories, 1821 - 1989 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Mary Aurea Balfay1,2,3

F, #12277

Parents

FatherEdmund Paul "Paul" Balfay (b. 5 October 1886, d. 6 December 1918)
MotherEva M. Tilford (b. 15 June 1890, d. January 1967)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Aurea Balfay and Glenn Louis Bingham were married on 7 September 1937 in Clay Co., Missouri.2

Citations

  1. [S1294] 1920 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  2. [S8968] Marriage Records - Missouri 1805 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S2206] 1940 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
Family Explorer

Eva M. Tilford1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #12278, b. 15 June 1890, d. January 1967

Parents

FatherFrancis Marion "Frank" Tilford (b. 5 October 1850, d. 22 November 1920)
MotherAddie Emily Allegre (b. 13 March 1858, d. between 1893 and 1900)
Pedigree Link

Family: Edmund Paul "Paul" Balfay (b. 5 October 1886, d. 6 December 1918)

DaughterEvelyn F. Balfay (b. about 1909)
SonEdmund Paul "Eddie" Balfay, Jr. (b. 1910, d. 1930)
SonAlbert Xavier Balfay+ (b. 22 February 1914, d. 15 September 2000)
DaughterMary Aurea Balfay

BASIC FACTS

Eva M. Tilford was born on 15 June 1890 in Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri.2,5 She and Edmund Paul "Paul" Balfay were married on 3 September 1907 in Jackson Co., Missouri.7 She and John Emery Storer were married in 1954 in Pinellas Co., Florida.7 She died in January 1967, at age 76, in Pinellas Co., Florida.8
Eva M. Tilford had reference number 12546. She was enumerated on the census in Jackson County, Missouri (1900); Muskogee County, Oklahoma (1910); Jackson County, Missouri (1920, 1930.) She was a Clerk (1906); bindery worker - printer's shop (1930.)4,9 She resided in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri (1906); Atchison, Atchison Co., Kansas (1917.)9,10 Her Social Security Number was 487-05-6141, issued: Missouri, last residence: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida.11

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S560] 1900 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  3. [S1294] 1920 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  4. [S1775] 1930 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  5. [S2747] Birth Records - Missouri, Birth Registers, 1847 - 1910 (Ancestry.com)
  6. [S962] 1910 Census, Oklahoma, Muskogee County
  7. [S6881] Genealogy prepared by nfetzek (Ancestry.com)
  8. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  9. [S12427] U.S. City Directories, 1821 - 1989 (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S12721] World War I Draft Registration Cards (1917 - 1918)
  11. [S2206] 1940 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
Family Explorer

Albert Xavier Balfay1,2,3

M, #12279, b. 22 February 1914, d. 15 September 2000

Parents

FatherEdmund Paul "Paul" Balfay (b. 5 October 1886, d. 6 December 1918)
MotherEva M. Tilford (b. 15 June 1890, d. January 1967)
Pedigree Link

Family: Jeanne Adeline "Natalie" Zwick-Kearney (b. 17 August 1918, d. 2 February 1998)

SonMike Balfay+

BASIC FACTS

Albert Xavier Balfay was born on 22 February 1914 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.1,3 He died on 15 September 2000, at age 86, in Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.3
Albert Xavier Balfay had reference number 12547. He was enumerated on the census in Jackson County, Missouri (1920.) He was a Stock boy - clothing store (1930.)2

Citations

  1. [S1294] 1920 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  2. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  3. [S6963] Genealogy prepared by Paul_Balfay (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Edmund Paul "Eddie" Balfay, Jr.1,2,3

M, #12280, b. 1910, d. 1930

Parents

FatherEdmund Paul "Paul" Balfay (b. 5 October 1886, d. 6 December 1918)
MotherEva M. Tilford (b. 15 June 1890, d. January 1967)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Edmund Paul "Eddie" Balfay, Jr., was born in 1910 in Kansas.1,3 He died in 1930, at age ~20.3 He was buried in Mount Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.3
Edmund Paul "Eddie" Balfay, Jr., had reference number 12548. He was enumerated on the census in Jackson County, Missouri (1920.) He was an Ink mixer - ink factory (1930.)2 GRAVE MARKER

1910 1930
EDMUND P. BALFAY
"EDDIE."

Citations

  1. [S1294] 1920 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
  2. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  3. [S7827] Grave Marker - Edmund P. "Eddy" Belfay, Mount Washington Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri
Family Explorer

Anna Lucinda "Annie" Tilford1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, #12281, b. 27 November 1854, d. 30 November 1937

Parents

FatherWilliam M. Tilford (b. 1827, d. 11 October 1888)
MotherMary Elizabeth Denny (b. 27 October 1833, d. 4 August 1864)
Pedigree Link

Family: Jacob Dawson Payne (b. 22 May 1854, d. 30 November 1923)

SonWilliam Lebert Payne+ (b. 11 April 1877, d. 28 February 1960)
SonClaude B. Payne+ (b. 10 August 1879, d. 29 March 1960)
SonRoss LaFrance "LaFrance" Payne+ (b. 3 November 1881, d. 17 September 1952)
DaughterStella M. Payne+ (b. 3 October 1886, d. 26 November 1976)

BASIC FACTS

Anna Lucinda "Annie" Tilford was born on 7 November 1854.9 She was born on 27 November 1854 in Indiana.1,2,3 She and Jacob Dawson Payne were married on 30 September 1875 in Washington Co., Indiana.1,10 She died on 30 November 1937, at age 83.1 She was buried in Olive Branch Cemetery, Polk Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.6
Anna Lucinda "Annie" Tilford had reference number 12549. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1860 - 1880, 1910, 1920.) OBITUARY - The Salem Leader or the Salem Democrat; Salem, Indiana; aft. Nov. 30, 1937:

ANNA L. PAYNE
Another loved one has been called home to rest. “And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, ‘Write: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord’,”
After several months of patient suffering during which time she kept praying to go Home, the life of Mrs. Anna L. Payne came to a close at the hospital Tuesday, November 30, 1937.
Anna Lucinda, daughter of William M. and Mary E. Denny Tilford, was born November 27, 1854. and the 83 years of her life have been beautifully lived, making many lasting friendships, loving and doing for others.
She was an ideal wife and mother and faithful in the church at Olive Branch. She was married to Jacob D. Payne September 30, 1875, with whom she lived happily until his death which occurred 14 years ago.
To this union were born four children, three sons, William L. of Pekin, Claude B. and Ross L. Payne of Jeffersonville, and one daughter, Mrs. Stella Waisner of Louisville. All are living and good citizens. There also are 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom will cherish the memory of this dear mother and grandmother, who will be waiting for them in the home where there is “no death nor pain nor tears”
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Olive Branch by Elder W. C. Hancock and E. N. Motsinger. The Eastern Star of Jeffersonville took charge of the services at the grave, after which she was laid to rest in the Olive Branch cemetery.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6083] Genealogy prepared by Helen (Payne) Norman
  3. [S273] 1880 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S153] 1870 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  7. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  8. [S81] 1860 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  9. [S7259] Genealogy prepared by Shari Bennett (email address), Source Medium: Book
  10. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Ida M. Tilford1,2

F, #12282, b. about 1864

Parents

FatherWilliam M. Tilford (b. 1827, d. 11 October 1888)
MotherMary Elizabeth Denny (b. 27 October 1833, d. 4 August 1864)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Ida M. Tilford was born about 1864 in Indiana.2
Ida M. Tilford had reference number 12550. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1870.)

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S153] 1870 Census, Indiana, Washington County
Family Explorer

Richard M. Johnson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, #12283, b. 22 October 1844, d. 20 July 1919

Parents

FatherJoseph Johnson (b. 1815, d. 18 May 1878)
MotherElizabeth Nichols (b. 14 November 1821, d. 8 June 1885)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Catherine "Kate" Dawalt (b. 1 May 1852, d. 11 July 1937)

SonPerry M. Johnson+ (b. 24 July 1871, d. 18 February 1935)
DaughterSarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson+ (b. 28 April 1873, d. 20 March 1956)
SonSamuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson+ (b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937)
DaughterEleanora "Nora" Johnson+ (b. 12 April 1877, d. 13 February 1937)
SonJoseph Harvey Johnson+ (b. 22 September 1879, d. 17 December 1959)
DaughterAdelia "Addie" Johnson+ (b. 12 March 1881, d. 13 November 1932)
DaughterMary P. Johnson (b. 4 May 1882, d. 7 February 1886)
SonDaniel S. Johnson+ (b. 10 August 1883, d. 25 November 1929)
DaughterGolda Mae Johnson+ (b. 22 June 1887, d. 12 February 1964)
SonJohn Jackson Johnson (b. 9 February 1890, d. 29 March 1969)

BASIC FACTS

Richard M. Johnson was born on 22 October 1844 in Gibson Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.1,9,10 He and Sarah Catherine "Kate" Dawalt were married on 10 April 1870 in Washington Co., Indiana.1,10,11 He died on 20 January 1919, at age 74, in Washington Co., Indiana.12 He died on 20 July 1919, at age 74, in Washington Co., Indiana.1,2 He was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.13,14
Richard M. Johnson had reference number 12551. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1850, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1870, 1880, 1910.)6,7,3 Lots of genealogies on Ancestry.com show Richard's middle name as "Mentor." So far I have not found any primary evidence of this. If his mddle name really is "Mentor," he was probably named after Richard Mentor Johnson, ninth Vice President of the United States.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5752] Genealogy prepared by Dennis Graham (email address)
  3. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S23] 1850 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S489] 1900 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S153] 1870 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  7. [S273] 1880 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  8. [S8605] Letter from Deanna (Dewers) Gibbons dated August 18, 1999
  9. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  10. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  11. [S9039] Marriage Records: Indiana, Washington County
  12. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  13. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  14. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Perry M. Johnson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #12284, b. 24 July 1871, d. 18 February 1935

Parents

FatherRichard M. Johnson (b. 22 October 1844, d. 20 July 1919)
MotherSarah Catherine "Kate" Dawalt (b. 1 May 1852, d. 11 July 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah C. McKnight (b. 25 September 1868, d. 5 September 1918)

SonRalph P. Johnson+ (b. 16 January 1893, d. 1 January 1958)
SonFarrell Daniel Johnson+ (b. 2 October 1901, d. 16 April 1980)

BASIC FACTS

Perry M. Johnson was born on 24 July 1871 in Washington Co., Indiana.1,7,8 He and Sarah C. McKnight were married on 10 October 1892 in Washington Co., Indiana.9 He died on 15 February 1935, at age 63, in Gibson Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.1,7 He died on 18 February 1935, at age 63, in Gibson Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.2,8 He was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Little York, Gibson Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.
Perry M. Johnson was also known as Perry F. Johnson.10 He had reference number 12552. Spanish-American War, U.S. Army, Company B., 13th Regiment of U.S. Infantry, enlisted 10 Aug 1898, discharged 14 Feb 1899.11,12 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1880, 1900 - 1930.) He was a Farmer (1900); carpenter - house carpenter (1910, 1920.)4,5,6 GRAVE MARKER

PERRY M. JOHNSON
CO. B
13 U.S. INF.
SP. AM. WAR.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  3. [S273] 1880 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S489] 1900 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  7. [S6158] Genealogy prepared by James R. Gardner (email address)
  8. [S3767] Death Certificate - Perry M. Johnson
  9. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S7256] Genealogy prepared by Shari Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  11. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  12. [S12439] U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925 - 1963 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Sarah C. McKnight1,2,3

F, #12285, b. 25 September 1868, d. 5 September 1918

Parents

FatherCharles Austin McKnight (b. 10 September 1838, d. 22 July 1921)
MotherSarah E. "Sally" Liming (b. 4 November 1841, d. 28 October 1921)
Pedigree Link

Family: Perry M. Johnson (b. 24 July 1871, d. 18 February 1935)

SonRalph P. Johnson+ (b. 16 January 1893, d. 1 January 1958)
SonFarrell Daniel Johnson+ (b. 2 October 1901, d. 16 April 1980)

BASIC FACTS

Sarah C. McKnight was born on 25 September 1868 in Washington Co., Indiana.4,5 She and Perry M. Johnson were married on 10 October 1892 in Washington Co., Indiana.6 She died on 5 September 1918, at age 49, in Washington Co., Indiana.4,5 She was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.
Sarah C. McKnight had reference number 12553. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1900, 1910.) GRAVE MARKER

SARAH C.
WIFE OF
P. M. JOHNSON
SEPT. 25, 1868
SEPT. 5, 1918.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  3. [S489] 1900 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  5. [S6158] Genealogy prepared by James R. Gardner (email address)
  6. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Ralph P. Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, #12286, b. 16 January 1893, d. 1 January 1958

Parents

FatherPerry M. Johnson (b. 24 July 1871, d. 18 February 1935)
MotherSarah C. McKnight (b. 25 September 1868, d. 5 September 1918)
Pedigree Link

Family: Edith Motsinger (b. 12 January 1898, d. 16 July 1984)

SonRobert Johnson+ (b. 21 February 1922, d. 24 October 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Ralph P. Johnson was born on 16 January 1893 in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana.6,7 He was born on 14 August 1893 in Washington Co., Indiana.8,9 He and Edith Motsinger were married on 5 July 1921 in Indiana.2,6 He died on 1 January 1958, at age 64, in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.8,7 He died in May 1976, at age 83, in Pierceton, Kosiucko Co., Indiana.9,10 He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.
Ralph P. Johnson had reference number 12554. His Social Security Number was 305-05-2193.7 He was a Laborer - home farm (1910); farmer (1922); sander - furniture factory (1930); laborer - cabinet factory (1940.)2,3,11,5 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1900, 1910, 1930, 1940.) World War I.7

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  3. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S489] 1900 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S2138] 1940 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S3774] Death Certificate - Ralph P. Johnson
  8. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  9. [S6158] Genealogy prepared by James R. Gardner (email address)
  10. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  11. [S2696] Birth Certificate - Robert Johnson
Family Explorer

Farrell Daniel Johnson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #12287, b. 2 October 1901, d. 16 April 1980

Parents

FatherPerry M. Johnson (b. 24 July 1871, d. 18 February 1935)
MotherSarah C. McKnight (b. 25 September 1868, d. 5 September 1918)
Pedigree Link

Family: Bertha G. Jones (b. 6 June 1903, d. 18 September 1992)

SonRichard M. "Dick" Johnson+ (b. 13 October 1924, d. 9 January 2008)

BASIC FACTS

Farrell Daniel Johnson was born on 2 October 1901 in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana.7,2,3 He and Bertha G. Jones were married on 19 January 1924 in Washington Co., Indiana.2,8 He and Bertha G. Jones were divorced before 1930.2 He and Ferne Eileen Rohrbach were married on 19 April 1931 in Bryan Co., Oklahoma.9,10 He died on 16 April 1980, at age 78, in Polk Co., Florida.7,11 He was buried in Ridgeland Township Cemetery, Thawville, Iroquois Co., Illinois.12
Farrell Daniel Johnson had reference number 12555. His Social Security Number was 578-42-1372, issued: Washington, DC, last residence: Indian Lake Estates, Polk Co., Florida.7 He was a Salesman (1930); scalp specialist - private practice (1940, ~1945.)2,3,6 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1910, 1920); Cook County, Illinois (1930); Washington County, District of Columbia (1940.) He resided in Washington, District of Columbia (~ 1945.)3 In the 1930 Census, Farrell is listed as being divorced.

GRAVE MARKER

JOHNSON
FARRELL D. FERNE R.
OCT. 2, 1901 OCT. 5, 1907
APR. 16, 1980 FEB. 6, 2001.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1608] 1930 Census, Illinois, Cook County
  3. [S12481] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947 (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S2063] 1940 Census, District of Columbia, Washington County
  7. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S5574] Genealogy prepared by Chuck Anderson (email address)
  9. [S6326] Genealogy prepared by John Norvell (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S8991] Marriage Records - Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriages, 1890 - 1995 (Ancestry.com)
  11. [S3977] Death Records - Florida: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Ancestry.com)
  12. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #12288, b. 28 April 1873, d. 20 March 1956

Parents

FatherRichard M. Johnson (b. 22 October 1844, d. 20 July 1919)
MotherSarah Catherine "Kate" Dawalt (b. 1 May 1852, d. 11 July 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Fred M. Coombs (b. 23 March 1867, d. 24 May 1956)

DaughterMura M. Coombs (b. 5 June 1891, d. 13 January 1982)
DaughterJesse Adelia Coombs+ (b. 5 August 1895, d. 17 May 1991)
DaughterKatherine A. "Katie" Coombs+ (b. 20 June 1904, d. 29 May 1988)

BASIC FACTS

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson was born on 28 April 1873 in Indiana.1,2 She and Fred M. Coombs were married on 6 September 1890 in Washington Co., Indiana.1,8,9 She died on 20 March 1956, at age 82, in New Philadelphia, Washington Co., Indiana.10,11 She died in 1957, at age ~84.12 She was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.10
Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson had reference number 12556. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1880); Clark County, Indiana (1900, 1910); Floyd County, Indiana (1920); Washington County, Indiana (1940.) She resided in New Philadelphia, Washington Co., Indiana (1937.)6 GRAVE MARKER

COOMBS
FRED M. SARAH E. MURA M.
1867 - 1956 1873 - 1957 1891 - 1982.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S273] 1880 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  3. [S1187] 1920 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  4. [S802] 1910 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  5. [S473] 1900 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  6. [S9989] Obituary - Eleanora "Nora" (Johnson) Fleenor
  7. [S2138] 1940 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  8. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  9. [S8943] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941," (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  11. [S3832] Death Certificate - Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" (Johnson) Coombs
  12. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
Family Explorer

Fred M. Coombs1,2,3,4,5

M, #12289, b. 23 March 1867, d. 24 May 1956

Parents

FatherAmos Milton Coombs (b. 15 January 1837, d. 10 August 1927)
MotherMary Ann Smith (b. 11 June 1836, d. 8 January 1916)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson (b. 28 April 1873, d. 20 March 1956)

DaughterMura M. Coombs (b. 5 June 1891, d. 13 January 1982)
DaughterJesse Adelia Coombs+ (b. 5 August 1895, d. 17 May 1991)
DaughterKatherine A. "Katie" Coombs+ (b. 20 June 1904, d. 29 May 1988)

BASIC FACTS

Fred M. Coombs was born on 23 March 1867 in Bracken Co., Kentucky.6 He and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson were married on 6 September 1890 in Washington Co., Indiana.1,7,8 He died on 24 May 1956, at age 89, in New Philadelphia, Washington Co., Indiana.6 He was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.6
Fred M. Coombs had reference number 12557. He was a Day laborer (1900); farmer - general farming (1910, 1920, 1940.)2,3,4,5 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1880); Clark County, Indiana (1900, 1910); Floyd County, Indiana (1920); Washington County, Indiana (1940.) OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave (excerpt), published in The Salem Leader May 31, 1956

Son of Amos & Mary Ann (Smith) Coombs. Survived by wife, Sarah E. (Johnson) Combs; daughters, Miss Mura Coombs, Mrs. Katherine Collins, & Mrs. Jessie Wilson; sister, Daisy Sneider; 6 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren.

GRAVE MARKER

COOMBS
FRED M. SARAH E. MURA M.
1867 - 1956 1873 - 1957 1891 - 1982.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1187] 1920 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  3. [S802] 1910 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  4. [S473] 1900 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  5. [S2138] 1940 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  7. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  8. [S8943] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941," (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Mura M. Coombs1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #12290, b. 5 June 1891, d. 13 January 1982

Parents

FatherFred M. Coombs (b. 23 March 1867, d. 24 May 1956)
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson (b. 28 April 1873, d. 20 March 1956)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mura M. Coombs was born on 5 June 1891 in Indiana.2,3,4 She died in 1952, at age ~61.2 She died on 13 January 1982, at age 90, in Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana.3,7 She was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.3
Mura M. Coombs had reference number 12558. She was enumerated on the census in Clark County, Indiana (1900, 1910); Floyd County, Indiana (1920); Jefferson County, Indiana (1940.) Her Social Security Number was 314-07-7752, issued: Indiana, last residence: Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana.8 In the 1940 Census, Mura was listed as a patient in the Madison State Hospital (for the insane), Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana.

GRAVE MARKER

COOMBS
FRED M. SARAH E. MURA M.
1867 - 1956 1873 - 1957 1891 - 1982.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  3. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
  4. [S1187] 1920 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  5. [S802] 1910 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  6. [S473] 1900 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  7. [S3717] Death Certificate - Mura M. Coombs
  8. [S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Jesse Adelia Coombs1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #12291, b. 5 August 1895, d. 17 May 1991

Parents

FatherFred M. Coombs (b. 23 March 1867, d. 24 May 1956)
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson (b. 28 April 1873, d. 20 March 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sylvester Newton Wilson (b. 28 March 1890, d. 11 June 1953)

ChildChild #1 Wilson (b. about 1919, d. DECEASED)
ChildChild #2 Wilson (b. about 1920, d. DECEASED)
SonRobert Earl Wilson (b. 13 August 1921)
SonRussell V. "Russ" Wilson
SonLaurel Ray "Ray" Wilson+ (b. 16 May 1926)
DaughterDorothy Jean Wilson
SonHarold Eugene Wilson

BASIC FACTS

Jesse Adelia Coombs was born on 5 August 1894 in Indiana.8,2 She was born on 5 August 1895 in Carwood, Clark Co., Indiana.6,9,10 She was born on 5 August 1895 in Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.11 She and Sylvester Newton Wilson were married on 4 June 1918 in Floyd Co., Indiana.8 She and Unknown Jackson were married about July 1972.6 She died on 17 May 1991, at age 95, in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.12,10 She was buried in Miller Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.12
Jesse Adelia Coombs was also known as Jesse Adelia Combs.6 She had reference number 12559. She was enumerated on the census in Clark County, Indiana (1900, 1910); Floyd County, Indiana (1920); Johnson County, Indiana (1930, 1940.) Her Social Security Number was 304-70-1720, issued: Indiana.13 GRAVE MARKER

WILSON
SYLVESTER N. JESSIE A.
1890 - 1953 1895 - 1991.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1653] 1930 Census, Indiana, Johnson County
  3. [S1187] 1920 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  4. [S2126] 1940 Census, Indiana, Johnson County
  5. [S802] 1910 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  6. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S473] 1900 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  8. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
  9. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S3537] Death Certificate - Jesse Adelia (Coombs) Wilson-Jackson
  11. [S2695] Birth Certificate - Robert Earl Wilson
  12. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  13. [S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Sylvester Newton Wilson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #12292, b. 28 March 1890, d. 11 June 1953

Parents

FatherJohn Wilson (b. about 1866)
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Blevens
Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse Adelia Coombs (b. 5 August 1895, d. 17 May 1991)

ChildChild #1 Wilson (b. about 1919, d. DECEASED)
ChildChild #2 Wilson (b. about 1920, d. DECEASED)
SonRobert Earl Wilson (b. 13 August 1921)
SonRussell V. "Russ" Wilson
SonLaurel Ray "Ray" Wilson+ (b. 16 May 1926)
DaughterDorothy Jean Wilson
SonHarold Eugene Wilson

BASIC FACTS

Sylvester Newton Wilson was born on 28 March 1890 in Pekin, Washington Co., Indiana.2,3,8,6 He was born on 31 March 1890 in Indiana.9 He and Jesse Adelia Coombs were married on 4 June 1918 in Floyd Co., Indiana.2 He died on 11 June 1953, at age 63, in Rural, Shelby Co., Indiana.9,10 He was buried in Miller Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.9
Sylvester Newton Wilson had reference number 12560. He was a Laborer - general farming (1910); farmer - farm (1920); Laborer (1926); farmer - farm (1929, 1930, 1931, 1940); farmer (death certificate.)3,4,5,11,10,7,12,13 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1900, 1910); Floyd County, Indiana (1920); Johnson County, Indiana (1930, 1940.) World War I.10 GRAVE MARKER

WILSON
SYLVESTER N. JESSIE A.
1890 - 1953 1895 - 1991.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S1653] 1930 Census, Indiana, Johnson County
  4. [S1187] 1920 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  5. [S2126] 1940 Census, Indiana, Johnson County
  6. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S826] 1910 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  8. [S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
  9. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  10. [S3850] Death Certificate - Sylvester Newton Wilson
  11. [S2662] Birth Certificate - Laurel Ray Wilson
  12. [S2620] Birth Certificate - Dorothy Jean Wilson
  13. [S2636] Birth Certificate - Harold Eugene Wilson
Family Explorer

Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #12293, b. 20 June 1904, d. 29 May 1988

Parents

FatherFred M. Coombs (b. 23 March 1867, d. 24 May 1956)
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Johnson (b. 28 April 1873, d. 20 March 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: George Marvin Collins (b. 16 September 1900, d. 28 December 1978)

SonMerrill Elsworth Collins (b. 2 September 1922, d. 12 July 1969)

BASIC FACTS

Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs was born on 20 June 1904 in Clark Co., Indiana.2,7,8 She and George Marvin Collins were married on 18 October 1921 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.4,8 She died on 29 May 1988, at age 83, in Indiana.7,9 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.7
Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs was also known as Catherine A. Coombs.10 She had reference number 12561. She was enumerated on the census in Clark County, Indiana (1910); Floyd County, Indiana (1920 - 1940.) She resided in Sellersburg, Clark Co., Indiana (1921.)8 Her Social Security Number was 304-24-5711, issued: Indiana.11 The 1940 Census record for Katherine and family is on Sheet 6B of the New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana census records (ED 22 - 24)

DEATH NOTICE - The Courier-Journal; Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, May 31, 1988; Metro Edition; Page 10 (Newspapers.com)

NEW ALBANY - Katherine A. Collins, 83, died Sunday. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seabrook Funeral Home. Visitation after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
.

GRAVE MARKER

COLLINS
GEORGE M. KATHERINE A. MERRILL E. SADIE K.
SEPT. 16, 1900 JUNE 20, 1904 SEPT. 2, 1922 MAR. 15, 1915
DEC. 28, 1978 MAY 29, 1988 JULY 12, 1969 APR. 21, 1995. Selecting George Marvin Collins as the spouse for Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs was an educated guess based on the following information. The grave marker for George and Katherine has the correct name (including middle initial) and close birth year for our Katherine Coombs. Also, in the 1930 Census, Katherine Collins lists her parents' places of birth as Kentucky and Indiana. This is correct for our Katherine. Finally, George and Katherine Collins lived in Floyde County, Indiana, same as our Katherine.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1187] 1920 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  3. [S10210] Obituary - Fred M. Coombs
  4. [S1643] 1930 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  5. [S2120] 1940 Census, Indiana, Floyd County, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S802] 1910 Census, Indiana, Clark County
  7. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  9. [S3954] Death Notice - Katherine A. "Katie" (Coombs) Collins
  10. [S2681] Birth Certificate - Merrill Elsworth Collins
  11. [S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

George Marvin Collins1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #12294, b. 16 September 1900, d. 28 December 1978

Parents

FatherCharles M. Collins (b. 27 January 1861)
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Miller
Pedigree Link

Family: Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs (b. 20 June 1904, d. 29 May 1988)

SonMerrill Elsworth Collins (b. 2 September 1922, d. 12 July 1969)

BASIC FACTS

George Marvin Collins was born on 16 September 1900 in Clark Co., Indiana.7,3,8 He and Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs were married on 18 October 1921 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.3,9 He died on 28 December 1978, at age 78, in Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.7,8,10 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.7
George Marvin Collins had reference number 12562. He was enumerated on the census in Floyd County, Indiana (1910 - 1940.) He was a Farmer (1922); salesman - insurance (1930); life insurance agent - insurance (1940); insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company (death certificate) (40 years.)3,6,11,8,10 He resided in Borden, Clark Co., Indiana (1921.)9 OBITUARY - The Courier-Journal; Louisville, Kentucky; Friday, December 29, 1978; Indiana Edition; Page 5 (Newspapers.com)

SOUTHERN INDIANA DEATHS
NEW ALBANY - Geroge M. Collins, 78, of 2532 Glenwood Court,died at 2 a.m. Thursday, at Clark County Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville.
He was a retired agent at Prudential Life Insurance Co., where he worked for 40 years, a member of the Central Christian Church and Masonic Lodge 338.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Collins, and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Seabrook Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemeter.

Note: The two grandchildren mentioned in the above obituary are believed to be his son's step-children.

GRAVE MARKER

COLLINS
GEORGE M. KATHERINE A. MERRILL E. SADIE K.
SEPT. 16, 1900 JUNE 20, 1904 SEPT. 2, 1922 MAR. 15, 1915
DEC. 28, 1978 MAY 29, 1988 JULY 12, 1969 APR. 21, 1995. Selecting George Marvin Collins as the spouse for Katherine A. "Katie" Coombs was an educated guess based on the following information. The grave marker for George and Katherine has the correct name (including middle initial) and close birth year for our Katherine Coombs. Also, in the 1930 Census, Katherine Collins lists her parents' places of birth as Kentucky and Indiana. This is correct for our Katherine. Finally, George and Katherine Collins lived in Floyde County, Indiana, same as our Katherine.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S10210] Obituary - Fred M. Coombs
  3. [S1643] 1930 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  4. [S7058] Genealogy prepared by rere1652 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S807] 1910 Census, Indiana, Floyd County
  6. [S2120] 1940 Census, Indiana, Floyd County, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S3457] Death Certificate - George Marvin Collins
  9. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S10255] Obituary - George Marvin Collins
  11. [S2681] Birth Certificate - Merrill Elsworth Collins
Family Explorer

Samuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #12295, b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937

Parents

FatherRichard M. Johnson (b. 22 October 1844, d. 20 July 1919)
MotherSarah Catherine "Kate" Dawalt (b. 1 May 1852, d. 11 July 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Laura R. Robertson (b. 30 April 1877, d. 26 April 1959)

SonJerold H. "Jerry" Johnson (b. 11 May 1902, d. 14 March 1910)
SonSimon Gerald "Gerald" Johnson+ (b. 11 January 1905, d. 30 August 1981)
DaughterMary Irene Johnson (b. 7 November 1907, d. 20 April 2001)
DaughterEthel Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson+ (b. 9 November 1911, d. 16 June 2006)

BASIC FACTS

Samuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson was born on 1 June 1875 in Indiana.7,4 He and Laura R. Robertson were married on 23 September 1901 in Washington Co., Indiana.8 He died on 19 September 1937, at age 62.7 He was buried in Mount Cemetery, Washington Co., Indiana.9
Samuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson was also known as Samuel E. Johnson.7 He had reference number 12563. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1880, 1920, 1930.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1920, 1930.)5,6 He resided in Little York, Washington Co., Indiana (1937.)10 Bert was a farmer and also worked awhile in a furniture factory in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana. Information from his son, Gerald Johnson and daughter, Mary (Johnson) Capehart.

Citations

  1. [S7256] Genealogy prepared by Shari Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4418] Email from Diana (Prowant) Johnson dated October 7, 2003
  3. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  4. [S273] 1880 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  7. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
  9. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  10. [S9989] Obituary - Eleanora "Nora" (Johnson) Fleenor
Family Explorer

Laura R. Robertson1,2,3,4,5

F, #12296, b. 30 April 1877, d. 26 April 1959

Parents

FatherJohn R. Robertson (b. 1847, d. 1924)
MotherPhoebe Elizabeth Williams (b. 1844, d. 1925)
Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson (b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937)

SonJerold H. "Jerry" Johnson (b. 11 May 1902, d. 14 March 1910)
SonSimon Gerald "Gerald" Johnson+ (b. 11 January 1905, d. 30 August 1981)
DaughterMary Irene Johnson (b. 7 November 1907, d. 20 April 2001)
DaughterEthel Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson+ (b. 9 November 1911, d. 16 June 2006)

BASIC FACTS

Laura R. Robertson was born on 30 April 1877 in Washington Co., Indiana.6,2 She and Samuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson were married on 23 September 1901 in Washington Co., Indiana.7 She died on 26 April 1959, at age 81, in Washington Co., Indiana.6,2 She was buried in Mount Cemetery, Washington Co., Indiana.6
Laura R. Robertson had reference number 12564. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1920, 1930); Montgomery County, Ohio (1940.)

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  3. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S2259] 1940 Census, Ohio, Montgomery County
  5. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  7. [S9037] Marriage Records: Indiana, 1845-1920 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Jerold H. "Jerry" Johnson1,2

M, #12297, b. 11 May 1902, d. 14 March 1910

Parents

FatherSamuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson (b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937)
MotherLaura R. Robertson (b. 30 April 1877, d. 26 April 1959)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Jerold H. "Jerry" Johnson was born on 11 May 1902.2 He died on 10 March 1910, at age 7.2 He died on 14 March 1910, at age 7.3 He was buried in Mount Cemetery, Washington Co., Indiana.2
Jerold H. "Jerry" Johnson had reference number 12565.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  3. [S6095] Genealogy prepared by Herbert Arkin (email address)
Family Explorer

Simon Gerald "Gerald" Johnson1,2,3,4

M, #12298, b. 11 January 1905, d. 30 August 1981

Parents

FatherSamuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson (b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937)
MotherLaura R. Robertson (b. 30 April 1877, d. 26 April 1959)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Gladys West (b. 19 March 1907, d. 3 March 1991)

SonSimon Gerald "Gerald" Johnson, Jr.+ (b. 1 January 1925, d. 2 July 2015)

Family 2: Constance "Connie" Bogie (b. 12 December 1909, d. 29 September 1969)

DaughterLaura L. Johnson+
DaughterStella Lynn Johnson+

Family 3: Freida Elizabeth Smith (b. 13 June 1920, d. 3 February 2004)

SonSamuel Lee "Sam" Johnson

BASIC FACTS

Simon Gerald "Gerald" Johnson was born on 11 January 1905 in Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.5,6 He and Gladys West were married before 1925. He and Beulah Comer were married on 25 April 1927 in Indiana.7 He and Constance "Connie" Bogie were married on 28 April 1934 in Jefferson Co., Indiana.8 He and Freida Elizabeth Smith were married on 25 May 1942 in Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio.5 He died on 30 August 1981, at age 76, in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio.5 He was buried in Portage Cemetery, Portage, Wood Co., Ohio.5
Simon Gerald "Gerald" Johnson had reference number 12566. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1920, 1930.) He resided in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana (1935.)9 He was a Laborer - odd jobs (1930.)4 According to Gerald, he did not have a middle name. However, research shows that he is listed as Simon on the 1910 Census. His sister Ethel "Betty" stated his name was actually Simon Gerald Johnson but, because he was teased in school and called "Simple Simon," he chose not to use his full name. His son Simon Gerald Johnson advised that he is a Jr. and that his dad was Sr.

GRAVE MARKER

JOHNSON
GERALD FREIDA E.
1905 - 1981 1920 - 2004.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4418] Email from Diana (Prowant) Johnson dated October 7, 2003
  3. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  6. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  7. [S5736] Genealogy prepared by DebraHuston1963 (Ancestry.com)
  8. [S8937] Marriage Records - Indiana, Jefferson County Public Library
  9. [S2125] 1940 Census, Indiana, Jennings County
Family Explorer

Mary Irene Johnson1,2,3,4

F, #12299, b. 7 November 1907, d. 20 April 2001

Parents

FatherSamuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson (b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937)
MotherLaura R. Robertson (b. 30 April 1877, d. 26 April 1959)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Irene Johnson was born on 7 November 1907 in Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.2 She died on 20 April 2001, at age 93, in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2 She was buried in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.2,5
Mary Irene Johnson had reference number 12567. Her Social Security Number was 311-01-2670, issued: Indiana, last residence: Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.6 She was a Teacher - common school (1930); elementary school teacher (41 years.)7,4 She resided in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana (1981.)8 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1920, 1930.) Mary never had children, but loved little kids. When she was 80 years old she went for a motorcycle ride with nephew, Sam Johnson and loved it. She was very fun-loving and adventurous.

GRAVE MARKER

CAPEHART
MARY J. ARTHUR D.
1907 - 2001 1906 - 1992

(front)

BRAITLING
RICHARD C. ANNA M.
1902 - 1995 1907 - 1996

(back)

Note: The Braitlings are Arthur's sister and her husband. She and Arthur Dale "Dale" Capehart had children in No Children.7

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  3. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  5. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  8. [S11915] Obituary - Simon Gerald Johnson
Family Explorer

Ethel Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson1,2,3,4,5

F, #12300, b. 9 November 1911, d. 16 June 2006

Parents

FatherSamuel Berkey "Bert" Johnson (b. 1 June 1875, d. 19 September 1937)
MotherLaura R. Robertson (b. 30 April 1877, d. 26 April 1959)
Pedigree Link

Family: Alden E. "Al" Wilking (b. 17 June 1910, d. December 1970)

DaughterSue Ann Wilking+

BASIC FACTS

Ethel Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson was born on 9 November 1911 in Little York, Washington Co., Indiana.2,6 She and Alden E. "Al" Wilking were married on 20 July 1935 in Madison Co., Indiana.7 She died on 16 June 2006, at age 94, in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.8 She was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.8
Ethel Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson had reference number 12568. She resided in Indianapolis, Hamilton Co., Indiana (1981.)9 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Indiana (1920, 1930); Montgomery County, Ohio (1940.) OBITUARY - Courier Press, June 19, 2006

Elizabeth 'Betty' Wilking, of Evansville and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, June 16, 2006, at the age of 94.
Betty was born in Little York, Ind., on November 9, 1911, to parents Samuel and Laura (Robertson) Johnson. She was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church, Bridge, Clabber, and travel study club, and she enjoyed traveling.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Al Wilking; sister, Mary Caphardt; brother, Gerald Johnson; and one grandson, Adam Minton.
She will be lovingly missed by her daughter, Sue Ann Noveroske, of Newburgh, Ind.; granddaughter, Sherri Minton (husband, Don), of Evansville; and great-grandchildren, Greg and Scott Minton, both of Evansville.
The family will be having a private memorial service. Entombment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Heritage Hospice and her special caregiver, Linda.
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center is in charge of arrangements, www.flannerbuchanan.com.

Note: Adam Minton, mentioned in the above obituary was probably a great-grandson.

GRAVE MARKER

ALDEN E. WILKING
1910 - 1970

ELIZABETH "BETTY" WILKING
1911 - 2006.

Citations

  1. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4418] Email from Diana (Prowant) Johnson dated October 7, 2003
  3. [S1206] 1920 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  4. [S2259] 1940 Census, Ohio, Montgomery County
  5. [S1664] 1930 Census, Indiana, Washington County
  6. [S4422] Email from Diana Johnson dated October 14, 2003
  7. [S5771] Genealogy prepared by Diana (Prowant) Johnson
  8. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  9. [S11915] Obituary - Simon Gerald Johnson
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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