The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Kenneth E. Reynolds1,2,3

M, #54151, b. 1920, d. 24 May 1944

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Reynolds (b. 28 January 1873, d. 23 May 1942)
MotherAlice Aretta Sullivan (b. 7 May 1878, d. 8 April 1934)
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BASIC FACTS

Kenneth E. Reynolds was born in 1920 in Indiana.1,2 He died on 24 May 1944, at age ~24, in Italy. He was buried in Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.4
Kenneth E. Reynolds had reference number 54466. World War II, U.S. Army, enlisted in 12 Jan 1942 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, Sergeant, killed in action.1 He was educated 4 years of high school at time of enlistment.1 He was enumerated on the census in Clinton County, Indiana (1940.) He resided in Fort Meade, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (1942.)3 Kenneth was killed during World War II. His medals were presented to his sister, Daisy Violet (Reynolds) Connolly. Also, Kenneth is shown living with Violet in the 1940 Census.
Kenneth was first listed as missing In action. In 1949 the remains of Kenneth E. Reynolds, Leon W. Ritz and Robert L. Bishop were returned to the United States in a single casket. They had been buried at the Nettuno Cemetery in Italy. They were interred in a single grave at the Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas. (Source: U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928 - 1962.)

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Saturday, November 25, 1944; Page 22 (Newspapers.com)

Relatives Receive Posthumous Awards In Retreat Parade at Fort Harrison

The army decorated its own yesterday at a Fort Benjamin Harrison retreat parade, although the presentations were made posthumously to the nearest of kin by the post commander, Col. Henry E. Tisdale.
. . . .
Mrs. Robert L. Connolly of Lafayette received a bronze medal awarded posthumously to her brother, Private Kenneth E. Reynolds, listed by the War Department as missing in action.
The citations, accompaning each award, were read by Capt. James H. Johnston before Col. Tisdale made the presentations.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Monday, November 27, 1944; Page 10 (Newspapers.com)

Bronze Medal to Missing Private
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 27. -- (AP) -- Relatives of three Indiana army men listed as casualties received awards at the retreat parade at Fort Benjamin Harrison yesterday.
Mrs. Robert L. Connelly of Lafayette, received a Bronze Medal awarded to her brother, Pvt. Kenneth E. Reynolds, listed as missing in action.

GRAVE MARKER

KENNETH E
REYNOLDS
SERGEANT
LEON W
RITZ
ROBERT L
BISHOP
PRIVATES
INFANTRY
MAY 24 1944.

Citations

  1. [S12727] World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938 - 1946 (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S2117] 1940 Census, Indiana, Clinton County
  3. [S12143] Obituary - William Henry Reynolds
  4. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
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Patricia Ann Kennell1

F, #54152

Parents

FatherDonald St. Clair Kennell
MotherImogene Ferguson
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BASIC FACTS

Patricia Ann Kennell and James Taylor Frazier, III, were married on 13 April 2000 in Westville, La Porte Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S8940] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)
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Donald St. Clair Kennell1

M, #54153
Pedigree Link

Family: Imogene Ferguson

DaughterPatricia Ann Kennell

Citations

  1. [S8940] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)
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Imogene Ferguson1

F, #54154
Pedigree Link

Family: Donald St. Clair Kennell

DaughterPatricia Ann Kennell

Citations

  1. [S8940] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)
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Harold Eugene Bowman1

M, #54155
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Family:

SonHarold Eugene Bowman, Jr.

Citations

  1. [S8940] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)
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Elizabeth Leonard1

F, #54156
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Family: Peter Seacrist

DaughterSusan Susannah , Secrist/+ (b. 6 August 1822, d. 25 May 1901)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Leonard had reference number 54471.

Citations

  1. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
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Daniel Edwin Stone, Jr. M.D.1

M, #54157
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Hammond Downey

SonJesse Edwin Stone (b. 26 April 1905, d. 25 April 1962)

BASIC FACTS

Daniel Edwin Stone, Jr. M.D., had reference number 54472.

Citations

  1. [S5219] Genealogy prepared by AnneW_White (Ancestry.com)
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Elizabeth Hammond Downey1

F, #54158
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Family: Daniel Edwin Stone, Jr. M.D.,

SonJesse Edwin Stone (b. 26 April 1905, d. 25 April 1962)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Hammond Downey had reference number 54473.

Citations

  1. [S5219] Genealogy prepared by AnneW_White (Ancestry.com)
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Walton Barker St. John1,2

M, #54159, b. 25 May 1908, d. February 1978

Parents

FatherCharles Neal St. John
MotherLeda Azalia Walton
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Walton Barker St. John was born on 25 May 1908 in Bear Lake, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.3 He and Juanita LaRue "LaRue" Jackson were married on 10 June 1972 in Tarrant Co., Texas.4 He died in February 1978, at age 69, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.3 He was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Forth Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.3
Walton Barker St. John had reference number 54474. He was enumerated on the census in Warren County, Pennsylvania (1910, 1920); Chautauqua County, New York (1925, 1930.) He was a Mechanic - radio repair (1930.)2 His Social Security Number was 174-0709184, issued: Pennsylvania, last residence: Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.5 GRAVE MARKER

ST JOHN
FATHER MOTHER
WALTON B. MILDRED L.
1908 - 1978 1905 - 1971.

Citations

  1. [S10934] Obituary - LaRue (Jackson) Denny - Stone - St. John
  2. [S1823] 1930 Census, New York, Chautauqua County
  3. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  4. [S9011] Marriage Records - Texas, Marriage Index, 1824 - 2014 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
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Charles Neal St. John1

M, #54160
Pedigree Link

Family: Leda Azalia Walton

SonWalton Barker St. John (b. 25 May 1908, d. February 1978)

BASIC FACTS

Charles Neal St. John had reference number 54475.

Citations

  1. [S6372] Genealogy prepared by jpulver20001 (Ancestry.com)
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Leda Azalia Walton1

F, #54161
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Neal St. John

SonWalton Barker St. John (b. 25 May 1908, d. February 1978)

BASIC FACTS

Leda Azalia Walton had reference number 54476.

Citations

  1. [S6372] Genealogy prepared by jpulver20001 (Ancestry.com)
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Alpha Denny1

M, #54162
Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Kelly

SonRobert William Denny (b. 12 December 1903, d. 7 July 1941)

BASIC FACTS

Alpha Denny had reference number 54477.

Citations

  1. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
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Catherine Kelly1

F, #54163
Pedigree Link

Family: Alpha Denny

SonRobert William Denny (b. 12 December 1903, d. 7 July 1941)

BASIC FACTS

Catherine Kelly had reference number 54478.

Citations

  1. [S8944] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriages, 1810 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
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Barbara Ann Peterson1

F, #54164

Parents

FatherRobert Earl Peterson (b. 1921, d. 2014)
MotherDortha Fern Goss
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Barbara Ann Peterson and John David Connolly were married on 17 April 1971 in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1,2

Citations

  1. [S12636] Wedding Announcement - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Wednesday, April 21, 1971; Page 10 (Newspapers.com)
  2. [S8936] Marriage Records - Indiana, County Marriage Indexes, 1993 - 2015
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Robert Earl Peterson1

M, #54165, b. 1921, d. 2014
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Family: Dortha Fern Goss

DaughterBarbara Ann Peterson

BASIC FACTS

Robert Earl Peterson was born in 1921.2 He died in 2014, at age ~93.2
Robert Earl Peterson had reference number 54480.

Citations

  1. [S12636] Wedding Announcement - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Wednesday, April 21, 1971; Page 10 (Newspapers.com)
  2. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
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Dortha Fern Goss1,2

F, #54166
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Earl Peterson (b. 1921, d. 2014)

DaughterBarbara Ann Peterson

Citations

  1. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S9901] Obituary - Dortha Fern (Goss) Peterson (mother of Barbara Ann (Peterson) Connolly); Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Saturday, December 30, 20
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Edgar Ethan Hiatt1

M, #54167
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Martha Kiger

DaughterLana Jo Hiatt

Citations

  1. [S2621] Birth Certificate - Edgar Ethan Hiatt
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Mary Martha Kiger1,2

F, #54168
Pedigree Link

Family: Edgar Ethan Hiatt

DaughterLana Jo Hiatt

Citations

  1. [S3696] Death Certificate - Mary Martha (Kiger) Clarkson
  2. [S11296] Obituary - Mary Martha (Kiger) Hiatt - Clarkson
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Iva D. Greenwood1

F, #54169
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank L. Mahlke, Jr.,

DaughterCheryl Louise Mahlke+

Citations

  1. [S10521] Obituary - Iva D. (Greenwood) Mahlke (mother of Cheryl L. (Mahlke) DeFrane)
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Frank L. Mahlke, Jr.1,2

M, #54170
Pedigree Link

Family: Iva D. Greenwood

DaughterCheryl Louise Mahlke+

Citations

  1. [S10521] Obituary - Iva D. (Greenwood) Mahlke (mother of Cheryl L. (Mahlke) DeFrane)
  2. [S8759] Marriage Announcement - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Tuesday, March 23, 1971; Page 12 (Newspapers.com)
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Sandra Arlene Clymer1

F, #54171, b. 8 February 1939, d. 2 February 2014

Parents

FatherFrancis Alvin Clymer
MotherEdna Fern Miller
Pedigree Link

Family: Kenneth Karl DeFrane (b. 8 December 1928, d. 26 April 1991)

DaughterJulia Ann DeFrane (b. 6 July 1959, d. 21 May 2016)

BASIC FACTS

Sandra Arlene Clymer was born on 8 February 1939 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. She and Kenneth Karl DeFrane were married after 29 January 1959.2 She and Kenneth Karl DeFrane filed for divorce on 10 September 1959.3 She died on 2 February 2014, at age 74, in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.4 She was buried in Zion Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., Inidana.5
Sandra Arlene Clymer had reference number 54486. She was educated Graduate of Monitor High School.1,5 She was an Office secretary (1959); bookkeeper (1959); florist (1970); ran her own women's apparel business for over 40 years with a passion for design.6,5,7,2 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Monday, May 4, 1959 (Newspapers.com)

Mrs. Sandra DeFrane, 20, 1223 South Twenty-Sixth, suffered head injuries when her car struck a parked vehicle. She was treated in Home hospital. The accident was reported at 4:08 p.m. Saturday.
Police said Mrs. DeFrane's car was damaged about $300 in the mishap. The parked car, belonging to Charles Morris, 17, South Twenty-Sixth, was damaged about $150 police said.
The mishap occurred in front of Morris' residence. No arrest was made.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - LaRoyce Cecil (Clymer) Pearson (sister of Sandra Arlene (Clymer) DeFrane); Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Monday, October 25, 1965 (Newspapers.com)

LaRoyce Cecil Clymer Becomes Bride of Dennis Lee Pearson
Miss LaRoyce Cecil Clymer and Dennis Lee Pearson, 2720 South St., exchanged marriage vows at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Evangelical United Church at Pyrmont. Parents of the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Clymer and Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Pearson, live on Rt. 4.
The Rev. Herbert LaPage officiated at the ceremony for which Miss Carolyn LaPage was organist and Hanns Goemmer was soloist. A church reception followed before the couple left on a honeymoon in Southern Indiana. They will live at 2720 South St. after Wednesday.
The bride's formal length gown had an Empire waist of satin and lace and the lace skirt featured a chapel length satin train. A tiara supported her elbow length veil and she carried a cascade of white roses surrounding a white orchid.
Mrs. Sandra DeFrane was her sister's maid of honor and Miss Brigette Spitznagle and Mrs. Gerald Gwinn were bridesmaids. They wore floor length dresses with trains of gold brocade that matched their Empire bodices. Their skirts were of yellow crepe. Dior bows supported their blusher veils and they carried colonial bouquets fo bronze chrysanthemums. Julia Ann DeFrane, niece of the bride, wore a similar outfit as flower girl.
Ronald Cripe of Delphi, nephew of the bridebroom, was ring bearer. Donald Evans was best man, and Michael Pearson of Ockley and Terry Kinzer of Flora, both cousins of the bridegroom were ushers.
The bride was graduated from East Tipp igh School as was the bridegroom.

OBITUARY - (Find-A-Grave)

Sandra A. (Clymer) Switzer, 74, of Lafayette, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on February 2, 2014 at her home. Born February 8, 1939 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Francis Alvin and Edna (Miller) Clymer. Sandra graduated from Monitor High School in Lafayette.
Sandra married John Switzer in 1970, and he preceded her in death.
She ran her own women's apparel business for over 40 years with a passion for design.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her children, Chris F. Switzer (wife, Emma) of Colorado Springs, CO and Julie Day of Florida; a sister, LaRoyce Pearson (husband Dennis) of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Jonathan Hawkins, Courtney Crawford, Christopher Hawkins, Samantha Switzer and Emma Switzer and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Kayden Crawford.
Pastor Jason Morris officiating. Burial to follow at Zion Cemetery.

MARRIAGE LICENSE - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, February 19, 1970; Page 3 (Newspapers.com)

Marriage Licenses
John Switzer, 42, of 1640 Hemlock Road, florest, and Sandra DeFrane, 31, Rt. 4, florist. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, May 22, 1958; Page 12 (Newspapers.com)

Miss Clymer, Mr. DeFrane Will Marry
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Clymer of R. 4, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sandra Arlene Clymer, to Kenneth Karl DeFrane. He is the son of Mrs. Robert Connolly, 1223 South Twenty-Sixth. The couple will be married July 6, in Evangelical United Brethern church at Prymont.
Miss Clymer is a graduate of Monitor high school. Mr. DeFrane was graduated from Jefferson high school and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and also Purdue university.

Note: It appears that their marriage was postponed as the below marriage license was not issued until the following year.

MARRIAGE LICENSE - Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, January 29, 1959; Page 38 (Newspapers.com)

Marriage License
Kenneth K. DeFrane, 30, of 1223 South Twenty-Sixth, policeman, to Sandra Arlene Clymer, 19, of R. 4, bookkeeper.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, September 10, 1959; Page 4 (Newspapers.com)

Superior Court Activities - Divorces Filed
Kenneth K. DeFrane vs. Sandra Arlene DeFrane.

Citations

  1. [S4902] Engagement Announcement - Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, May 22, 1958; Page 12 (Newspapers.com)
  2. [S8858] Marriage License - Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, January 29, 1959; Page 38 (Newspapers.com)
  3. [S9203] Newspaper Article - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, September 10, 1959; Page 4 (Newspapers.com)
  4. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  5. [S11876] Obituary - Sandra Arlene (Clymer) DeFrane - Switzer
  6. [S12427] U.S. City Directories, 1821 - 1989 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S8860] Marriage License - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, February 19, 1970; Page 3 (Newspapers.com)
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Francis Alvin Clymer1,2,3

M, #54172
Pedigree Link

Family: Edna Fern Miller

DaughterSandra Arlene Clymer+ (b. 8 February 1939, d. 2 February 2014)

Citations

  1. [S4902] Engagement Announcement - Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, May 22, 1958; Page 12 (Newspapers.com)
  2. [S2629] Birth Certificate - Francis Alvin Clymer
  3. [S11876] Obituary - Sandra Arlene (Clymer) DeFrane - Switzer
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Julia Ann DeFrane1

F, #54173, b. 6 July 1959, d. 21 May 2016

Parents

FatherKenneth Karl DeFrane (b. 8 December 1928, d. 26 April 1991)
MotherSandra Arlene Clymer (b. 8 February 1939, d. 2 February 2014)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Julia Ann DeFrane was born on 6 July 1959 in Indiana.2 She died on 21 May 2016, at age 56, in Fernandina Beach, Nassau Co., Florida.2
Julia Ann DeFrane had reference number 54488. She resided in Florida (2914.)3 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Tuesday, August 18, 1964; Page 7 (Newspapers.com)

Not All Exhibits at Fair Under 4-H Classification
The affair at the County Fairgrounds last week was known as the Tippecanoe County 4-H Exhibit, but it wasn't all 4-H.
There was also a section of the fair for youngsters on the county's Farm Bureau families -- they had their own pet, hobby and flower competition.
Results of the competition have been announced by Mrs. Baker Bartley, county pet and hobby leader.
She said the various pet and hobby clubs are made up of children up to 10 years of age in Farm Bureau families.
While their parents conduct their regular meetings, the children have their club sessions, with devotions, safety lessons, story time, crafts and, time permitting, games.
In addition, said Mrs. Bartley, "they try to do something for shut-ins and less fortunate persons at least four times a year."
Winners in the single-blossom flower competition were:
White
. . . Julia DeFrane, Perry.

OBITUARY - Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors 1305 Atlantic Ave. Fernandina Beach , Florida , 32034 (904) 261-3644 (Find-A-Grave)

Mrs. Julia A Day age 56 of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away on May 21, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center-Nassau.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Citations

  1. [S8762] MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - LaRoyce Cecil (Clymer) Pearson (sister of Sandra Arlene (Clymer) DeFrane); Journal and Courier; Lafayette, Indiana; Monday, Oc
  2. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S11876] Obituary - Sandra Arlene (Clymer) DeFrane - Switzer
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Edna Fern Miller1

F, #54174
Pedigree Link

Family: Francis Alvin Clymer

DaughterSandra Arlene Clymer+ (b. 8 February 1939, d. 2 February 2014)

Citations

  1. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
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Unknown Day1

M, #54175
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S11876] Obituary - Sandra Arlene (Clymer) DeFrane - Switzer
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