Benjamin Franklin Martin was born in North Carolina and traveled first to Wayne County, Indiana and then bought several tracts of land in what is now Noble and Whitley county. He was elected as an Associate Judge of Whitley Co and his 1842 was the first will in Whitley County.
Generation Chart 1st Level
Benjamin Franklin Martin b 1790 Wilkes Co. NC
born c 21-March-1790 (computed from death date & age) at Wilkes Co North Carolina
Others have suggested that possibly the son of Robert and Amelia (Wright) Martin
married Married 27-Jun-1825 Wilkes Co. NC (no documentation).
died 10-February-1842 aged 51 years 10 months 19 days Smith Twp Whitley Co Indiana
buried in Round Lake Cemetery Smith Township Whitley Co Indiana
Married Wilkes Co North Carolina to:
Sarah Rousseau daughter of David R. & Nancy (Shores) Rousseau
born 1-Feb-1805 Wilkes Co NC died 17-Aug-1855 Smith Twp Whitley Co. IN
See the Rousseau Family Webpage.
10 Children
1. Nancy Martin b 1826 Wilkes Co NC d 1847
2. Diana Martin b 1827 Wilkes Co NC
3. Robert Martin b Wilkes Co NC
4. Benjamin Franklin Martin b 1830 Wilkes Co NC d January 31 1846
5. David Martin b 1832 NC
6. James L. Martin b 1833 NC
7. Samuel Smith Martin b 10-Oct-1834 Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co NC
8. Hiram H. Martin b 9-Feb-1836 Wayne Co IN
9. William R. Martin b 1838 Whitley County IN
10. Lucinda Martin b 1841 Whitley Co IN
Round Lake Cemetery, Smith Township, Whitley Co Indiana:
Martin BF — aged 51 years 10 months 19 days — Round Lake
Martin BF — died January 31 1846 aged 15 years 11 months 12 days -
son of BF & Sarah Martin — Round Lake
Martin Nancy — died November 21 1847 aged 21 years 7 months 11 days -
daughter of B Martin — Round Lake
Martin Sarah — died July 15 1897 - wife of B F Martin — Round Lake
From notes of Nellie Riley Raber:
Sarah - Wife of Benjamin Martin - died - Aug 17, 1855 - Aged 50 yrs - 6 mos & 16 ds
Hear me now, Therefor Go ye - and depart not from the - the words of my
mouth - Mother thou art gone but thou - shall not be forgotten
Benjamin Martin - died - Feb 10, 1842 - Aged 50 yrs 10 mos - & 19 days
B. F. Martin - Son of B. F. & - Sarah Martin - Died - Jan'y 31, 1846 -
Aged 16 yrs, 11 mos - & 12 days
Nancy - dau of - B. F. & Sarah - Martin - Died - November 21, 1847 -
Aged 21 yr 7 - Mo & 11 days
David Rousseau - Died - Aug 27, 1855 - AE 75 yr 11 m - 13 Ds
Children of S. & D. Leech - James W. - died - Nov 5, 1856 - AE 4Ys 3ms 4D
Nancy J - died - Feb 9, 1857 - AE 1y 4m 4d
Brother & sister here on - Earth we were -
But now in Heaven a Savours - Love to share
Samuel S. - Son of - S. & D. Leech - Died - Aug 22, 1859 - Aged - 1 yr 5 m 27D -
A smile of Love That Blossomed but to die - Tranplanted from above -
To Bloom with God on high
John A. - Son of S. & D. Leech - Died - Jan 5 1863 - Aged - 1 yr 9 mo 7 d
Infant - son of - S & D. Leech - Died - Dec 16, 1863
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1850 WHITLEY CO. IND ENUMERATED 15 OCT 1850 BY JAMES S. COLLINS PAGE 514A
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LN HN FN LAST FIRST AGE SEX OCCUP. VAL BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH.
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41 895 922 Leech James 25 M Farmer 700 Ohio X
42 895 922 Leech Elizabeth 20 F Ohio X
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1850 WHITLEY CO. IN ENUMERATED 16 OCT 1850 BY JAMES S. COLLINS PAGE 514B
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LN HN FN LAST FIRST AGE SEX OCCUP. VAL, BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH.
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1 895 922 Leech John 1/12 M Indiana
2 896 923 Martin Sarah 44 F 450 N. Carolina
3 896 923 Martin David 18 M Farmer N. Carolina X
4 896 923 Martin James 17 M Farmer N. Carolina X
5 896 923 Martin Samuel S. 15 M N. Carolina X
6 896 923 Martin Hiram 14 M Indiana X
7 896 923 Martin William 12 M Indiana X
8 896 923 Martin Lucinda 8 F Indiana
9 896 923 Russeau David 70 M Cooper N. Carolina
10 897 924 Leech Samuel 24 M Farmer 700 Ohio
11 897 924 Leech Diana 22 F N. Carolina
12 897 924 Leech Sarah F.1/12 F Indiana
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1850 WHITLEY CO. IN. ENUMERATED 16 OCT 1850 BY JAMES S. COLLINS PAGE 515A
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LN HN FN LAST FIRST AGE SEX OCCUP. VAL, BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH.
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24 905 932 Rusaian James 39 M 1,000 N. Carolina
25 905 932 Rusaian Eliza 33 F Ohio
26 905 932 Rusaian David 10 M Indiana X
27 905 932 Rusaian Elizabeth 4 F Indiana
28 905 932 Rusaian Sarah C. 2 F Indiana
Page 3 Will Book #1 Whitley County Indiana.
Will of Benjamin F. Martin of Whitley County Indiana.
Request "to be buried in the burying ground near my place of residence.".
Bequeaths: Sarah Martin — my beloved wife, "all my children".
Mentions: Amelia Matilda McDaniel - "who had had her share.".
Bequeaths: Nancy Martin, Diana Martin.
Ex's named: Abraham Cuppy, James Rousseau; "my two friends".
Signed: Benj. F. Martin (SEAL).
Wit: John G. Braddock, Henry Pence.
Date of Will: 5 June 1841
Filed 7 March 1842.
Note: Buried Round Lake Cemetery.
N.M.R. Copied July 1941 by N.M.R.
Generation Chart 2nd Level
1. Nancy Martin (Benjamin)
b April 10, 1826 Wilkes Co NC
d November 21 1847 Smith Township Whitley Co Indiana
Round Lake Cemetery, Smith Township, Whitley Co. Indiana:
Martin Nancy — died November 21 1847 aged 21 years 7 months 11 days -
daughter of B Martin — Round Lake
2. Diana Martin 1827-1902 (Benjamin)
born 22 May 1827 Wilkes Co North Carolina
died 02 May 1902 Smith Township Whitley Co Indiana
married 01 Jul 1849 Whitley Co IN
Samuel Leech 1825-1881 —— son of John & Fanny Leech
See the Leech Family Webpage.
born 11 Sep 1825 Richland Co Ohio
died 16 Nov 1881 Whitley Co IN
6 Children
1. Sarah Francis Leach 1849-1912
2. James W. Leech 185?-185?
3. Nancy J. Leech 185?-185?
4. Samuel S. Leech 1858-1859
5. Infant son Leech 1863-1863
6. Delphi Leech 1866-
3. Robert Martin (Benjamin)
b Wilkes Co NC d. in boyhood
4. Benjamin Franklin "Franklin" Martin (Benjamin)
born Feb 19, 1830 Wilkes Co NC d Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
died 31-Jan-1846
Round Lake Cemetery, Smith Township, Whitley Co Indiana
Martin BF — died January 31 1846 aged 15 years 11 months 12 days -
dson of BF & Sarah Martin — Round Lake
5. David Martin 1832- (Benjamin)
born 1832 North Carolina
David H. Martin married to Sarah A. Young on May 14, 1857
Whitley County Marriage Book 1-303
m. at Breaking out of the Civil War, died in the service, had no children.
6. James Martin 1833- (Benjamin)
aged 19 in 1849 when he went to Iowa and helped sectionized the north
part of that country in 1850; married in 1852 and raised 4 girls
(two born before the Civil War); in 1861 began service in civil War
& continued 3 years and 6 months, came home and moved to
Humansville, Mo. where raised a son and a daughter.
born 1833 North Carolina
7. Samuel S. Martin 1834- (Benjamin)
born 1845/1835 @ North Carolina
moved to Kansas after the war & raised a family of 10 ch..
8. Hiram H. Martin 1836- (Benjamin)
born 1835/1836 at Wayne County Indiana before parents came to Whitley County.
died 3 APR 1915 Humansville Polk County Missouri
married to Sarah E WALTON on September 8, 1863 Whitley County IN Marriages 2A-170
moved to MO. in 1872. Had no children.
9. William R. Martin 1838- (Benjamin)
born 1837/1838 @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
went to Kansas in early days. served in Civil War
married & Raised 2 boys & one Girl
lived in Springdale, Ark.
10. Lucinda Martin 1841- (Benjamin)
born 1841 Smith Township Whitley Co IN
??? Dunn & reared one girl who lives in Indiana.
Sunday, April 17th, about forty friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Sarah F. Linvill in Smith township, to remind her of her 60th birthday anniversary. The guests came with well filled baskets, after Mrs. Linvill rallied from her surprise she began to make her guests welcome. The day was spent in pleasant conversations. At a late hour the guests departed wishing Mrs. Linvill many more happy birthdays.
Among those who were present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richey, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Anderson, Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Crow and daughter, Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Linvill and daughter. Mr and Mrs. Hiram Hedge and son, Mrs. Ellen Paulus, Mrs. Martin Crabil, Mr. Albert Crabil, Mr. W. A. Leech, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Claxton and daughter, Miss
Blanch Claxton, Mr. and Mrs. Bert McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. John Fleck, Mr. Ramond Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Zeigler, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Egolf and son, Mr. Arnie Egolf, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Linvill and daughter, Master Willard Anderson, Master Emery Anderson, Mr. Roscoe Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hull and family of Andrews, Mrs. W. A. Black of Ft. Wayne' Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Linvill of Ft. Wayne.
(1912)
MRS.CORNELIUS LINVILLE.
Mrs. Sarah Linville died at her home five miles west of Churubusco last Thursday with stomach and bowel trouble. She was a woman of many estimable qualities, a kind mother, devoted wife and obliging neighbor.
She was born April 18, 1849; she was married a number of years ago to Charles Winebrenner who preceded he in death about 35 years ago. One child was born to this union, Mrs. Edna Black, of Fort Wayne, She was again united in marriage to Cornelius Linville.
To this union were born five children, three boys and two girls—Mrs. Ora Beck, of Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Milton Hull, of Andrews; George Linville, of Ft. Wayne, Arthur Linville, of Smith township, and Cleveland Linville, who lived with her. She also leaves twelve grandchildren. Her funeral was held at the Salem M. E. church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock the service being conducted by Rev. Luckenbill, of Columbia City, and the burial in the cemetery near the church.
(1912)
Was Born and Raised in Whitley County—Funeral will be Sun- day From Salem M. E. Church
(Friday's Daily.)
Mrs. Cornelius Linville died at her home in Smith township Thursday evening after an illness of a few weeks duration. She was 60 years and twenty-eight days of age and her death was due to catarrh of the bowels. The deceased had spent the greater part of her life in Smith township and since the death of her husband eight years ago, has made her home with her son, Cleveland H. She was one of the highly respected and esteemed citizens of that vicinity and in her passing, a good woman has been taken from this earthly sphere.
The decease was a daughter of Samuel and Diana Leach and was born in this county April 18, 1849. She grew to womanhood and married Charles Winebrenner about forty years ago. One children survives that union, namely Mrs. William Black, of Fort Wayne.
In 1875 the deceased was married to Cornelius Linvill and to this union seven children were born, five still surviving. They are: Mrs. Ora Beck, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Daisy Hull, of Andrews; George Linvill, of Fort Wayne, and Cleveland and Arthur, both of Smith township. One sister, Mrs. Charles Gaff, of Fort Wayne, also remains to mourn her death.
Mrs. Linvill was a member of the Church of God and led an upright Christian life. She was the mother of a large family and lived to see them all married and settled comfortably before her death. She took great satisfaction in the success of her children and they were a comfort to her always.
The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10:00 O'clock from the Salem M. E. Church at Blue River and the interment will be in the Blue River Cemetery. Rev. L. A. Luckenbill, of this city will preach the funeral sermon.
(1912)
WHITLEY WOMAN DEAD
Daughters and Sister Reside in Fort Wayne
Columbia City, Ind., May 18—The funeral of Mrs. Cornelius Linvill, who died at her home in Smith township, will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Salem M. E. church. She was 60 years of age and her death was due to catarrh of the bowels. The deceased had spent the greater part of her life in Smith township and since the death of her husband eight years ago, has made her home with her son, Cleveland H. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. William Black and Mrs. Ora Beck, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Daisy Hull, of Andrews, George Linvill, of Fort Wayne, and Cleveland and Arthur, both of Smith township One sister, Mrs. Charles Gass of Fort Wayne, also remains to mourn her death. Mrs. Linvill was a member of the Church of God and led an upright Christian life, highly esteemed by all who knew her.
James W. Leech 185?-185? (Diana, Benjamin)
B: 185? @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
D: 1850? @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
No Children
Nancy J. Leech 185?-185? (Diana, Benjamin)
B: 05 Oct 185? @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
D: 09 Feb 185? @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
No Children
Samuel S. Leech 1858-1859 (Diana, Benjamin)
B: 23 Feb 1858 @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
D: 22 Aug 1859 @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
No Children
Infant son Leech 1863-1863) (Diana, Benjamin)
B: 18 Dec 1863 @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
D: 18 Dec 1863 @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
No Children
Delphi Leech 1866- (Diana, Benjamin)
B: 1865/1866 @ Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
Generation Chart 4th Level
Edna V Winebrenner 1873-1955 (Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 30-July-1873 Smith Township Whitley County Indiana
died 28-October-1955 Columbia City Whitley County Indiana
marriage-#1 Noble County Indiana Otis L. Benner Widowed
marriage-#2 1-January-1897 Whitley County Indiana
William A Black
born April 5, 1873 Lancaster Ohio
died 1957 Columbia City Whitley County Indiana
1. Harry L. Benner
(October 28 1955)
Death Comes to Mrs. William A. Black Friday Afternoon Was in Failing Health For a Number of Years
Mr. Edna V. Black, 82, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since August 24. She had been in failing health for the last six years and bedfast for many months. Since she entered the hospital in August her condition had remained critical
She was a native of Smith township, and was born July 30, 1873, a daughter of Charles and Sarah Leach Winebrenner. While a young girl she made her home in Churubusco with her grandmother, Mrs. Diana Leach. After completing her education in the Churubusco school, she was employed in the post office and later the Churubusco Truth Printing Company where she worked as a type setter.
January 1, 1897, she was united in marriage to William A. Black, and the following twenty-eight years were spent in Fort Wayne where they managed several hotels. In 1925, they purchased a farm in Smith township eight miles northeast of Columbia City. They continued to operate the farm until retiring approximately a year and a half ago at which time they moved to 108 West Jefferson street.
Mrs. Black was a member of the First Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, the Shiloh Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Wayne Temple Pythian Sisters, both of Fort Wayne.
The surviving relatives include her husband William Black; a son, Harry L. Benner, Fort Wayne; five half-brothers, Carl and Ira Winebrenner, both of Kalamazoo, Mich., Earl and Paul Winebrenner, both of South Bend and Guy Winebrenner, North Manchester, five half sisters, Mrs. Frank Beck, Smith township, Mrs. Nellie Shock, Mrs. Margery Omart and Miss Hazel Winebrenner, all of North Manchester and Miss Helen Winebrenner of Chicago.
The body has been removed to the Smith and Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Saturday. The Rev. Verlin Vernon and the Rev. Floyd Hedges will officiate at the funeral services to be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the Funeral Home. Committal services and burial will be in the South Park Cemetery.
Columbia City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star 65 will conduct Twilight Services at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at the Funeral Home.
(c 1958)
William Black, 84, Former Fort Wayne Hotel Manager, Dies Retired Smith Township Farmer
William A. Black, 84, retired Smith township farmer and former Fort Wayne hotel manager, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since July 22. He first became ill last April but had recovered sufficiently to return to his home for a period of approximately five weeks prior to suffering a relapse which caused further hospitalization.
He was a native of Lancaster, Ohio, and was born April 5, 1873, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Black. At the age of 14 he came to Fort Wayne where he became an employee as a shoe-black in one of the hotels. He was elevated from position unto position until he became the manager of the Avaline Hotel. Following the destruction of the Avaline by fire, he became the first manager of the Anthony Hotel. He later served as the purchasing agent for the Keenan and Randall Hotels. In the year 1925 he retired and moved to his farm in Smith township, eight miles northwest of this city. Three years ago he sold the farm and moved to Columbia City where he has since made his home in the Pence apartments, 108 West Jefferson street.
On January 1, 1897, he was united in marriage to the former Edna Winebrenner who preceded him in death on October 28, 1955.
Mr. Black was a member of the Sol. D. Bayless Lodge 359 Free and Accepted Masons, at Fort Wayne; the Scottish Rite Consistory, Valley of Fort Wayne and his church affiliation was with the Methodist church.
The surviving relatives included one step-son, Harry Benner, Cleveland, O.; one brother, Lloyd Black, Lancaster, O.; one sister, Mrs. Burt Older, Columbus, O.; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he has been preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
The body has been removed to the Smith and Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Verlin Q. Vernon, pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church, will officiate at the memorial services to be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the South Park Cemetery.
Sol D. Bayless Lodge will conduct the ritualistic service of the order at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.
Eva Josephine 'Josie' Linvill 1878-1908 (Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 3-Jne-1878 Smith Township Whitley County Indiana
died 4-December-1908 Smith Township Whitley County Indiana
Married 10-September-1896 Whitley County Indiana to
Ira Anderson
1. Roscoe Anderson
3. Willard Anderson
3. Emery Anderson
4. daughter Anderson
Whitley County Marriages
LINVILL, Josephine Ira ANDERSON September 10, 1896 5:444
(c 1908)
Mrs. Josie Anderson Dead.
Mrs. Josie Anderson, wife of Ira Anderson, a well known young farmer of Smith township, died Friday at 10:20 a.m., from consumption. She had been afflicted with the disease for a number of months and for six weeks had been confined to her bed during which time the progress of the fatal malady was swift and sure. She bore her suffering patiently until death.
Eva Josephine Anderson was born in Smith township, June 3, 1878, and was aged 30 years, 6 months and 1 days. She grew to womanhood in Smith township and was united in marriage about thirteen years ago to her bereft husband. Four children were born to them, the youngest dying in infancy. Three sons survive her—Roscoe, Willard and Emery, the oldest aged 12 years and the youngest 7 years. Besides her husband and children she leaves her mother, Mrs. Cornelius Linvill, of Smith township; three brothers, George, of Fort Wayne, Cleveland and Arthur, on the farm in Smith township, and three sisters, Mrs. Edna Black and Mrs. Ora Beck, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Daisy Hull, of Andrews.
The deceased was a member of the Church of God and her death is an irrepairable loss to her husband and children. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereft ones.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 10 a.m., at the Blue River church, Rev. Johnson officiating; interment in the church cemetery.
(No Date)
THE DEATHS ______
Anderson
Mrs. Ira Anderson, wife of a well known Smith township farmer, and sister of Mrs. Edna Black and Mrs. Ora Beck, of this city, passed away at 10:40 o'clock on Friday morning at her home near Churubusco, after a long illness from tuberculosis. She had been critically ill for some time and sank rapidly at the end.
Besides the bereaved husband here are three brothers and three sisters surviving. Besides the sisters mentioned, there are Cleveland and Arthur Linvill, of Smith township, and George Linvill, of this city, and Mrs. Daisy Hull, of Andrews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock from the Blue River church.
George W. Linvill 1878- (Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 17 Sep 1878 Smith Township Whitley County Indiana
Married 2 Sarah Anderson (divorced)
Married 1 1928 to Minnie B Mabie / Schuder
Elsie Linvill
(May 18, 1928)
WEDDING AT U. B. PARSONAGE
Geo. W. Linvill, son of the late Cornelius Linvill of Smith township, now owner of the Court restaurant on Buffalo street in Warsaw and Miss Minnie B. Schuder of Warsaw were married at 2:30 Friday afternoon by Rev. Roscoe F. Wilson at the U. B. parsonage in this city. The couple who are highly respected young people of Warsaw will reside on North Buffalo street in that city.
(c 1949) G. W. LINVILL RITES TO BE HELD TUESDAY
FORMER WHITLEY COUNTY MAN DIES IN HIS SLEEP
George W. Linvill of Millersburg, former resident of Whitley county, died in his sleep Sunday morning at the home of his stepson, Richard Larabee in Goshen.
He was a son of Cornelius and Sarah Linvill, and was born in Whitley county in 1878. His wife died in November 1947. Besides his stepson, Mr. Linvill is survived by a step-grandson, James at Goshen; two brothers, Arthur of Columbia City, and Cleveland, Smith township; and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Black and Mrs. Frank Beck, Smith township, and a number of nieces and nephews living in Whitley County.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Rohrer Funeral Home at New Paris. Burial will be made at No. Webster
Ocie Ora Linville 1880-1963 (Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 13-Sep-1880 Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
died 18-May-1963 Columbia City Whitley Co IN
married 18-Jul-1900 Collins Whitley Co IN
Frank Elbert Beck 1878-1966
3 CHILDREN:
1 Harmon Cornelius Beck 1901-
2 Edna Louise Beck 1909-
3 Phyllis Joann Bennett (Adopted Phyllis Joann (Bennett) Beck)
(June 24, 1923)
FOUR BIRTHDAYS ARE CELEBRATED __________
Sunday the birthdays of four persons were celebrated at the home of Arthur Linvill in Richland township. Those whose birthdays were celebrated are Mrs. George Linvill and Mrs. Harmon Beck of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Cleveland Linvill, of Smith township and Arthur Linvill of Richland township. The visitors came with well filled baskets and a great dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour. Ice cream was also served in the afternoon and the birthdays were very fittingly observed.
The present were: Mrs. George Linvill and daughters, Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Beck, Roscoe Anderson and Miss Florence Sherwood, all of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ross and son, Orville, of Goshen, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beck and daughter, Edna Louise, Mrs. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill and children, Mildred, Lawrence, Marshall, Walter and Herbert, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Linvill and children, Frances, Forest, George and Harry.
All Left wishing them all many more happy birthdays.
A GUEST.
Whitley County Marrige License
LINVILLE, Ora O Frank BECK July 18, 1900 6:141
Daisy Mae Linvill 1883-1915 (Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 07-May-1883 Smith Twp Whitley Co IN
D: 16 Feb 1915 @ Andrews Huntington Co IN
Marriage-1 02 Apr-1901 Whitley Co IN Marr Application 1-27
Charles Webster Gradeless 1881-1959 Divorced
born 10 Oct 1881 @ Whitley Co Indiana
died 12 Aug 1959 @ Columbia City Whitley Co Indiana
2 Marriages Charles Gradeless remarried ----- Hartman
Daisy Mae Linvill Gradeless remarried June 1905 Whitley Co Indiana to
Milton Edward Hull 1865- Whitley Co Indiana
5 Children
1. Walter Irvin Gradeless 1901-1976
2. Frederick 'Freddie' Hull
3. daughter
4. daughter
5. Wanda Hull
Harry L. Benner (Edna, Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
Died Fort Wayne Indiana
1: 6/01 Beatrice Linvill
2: Lawrence Linvill was pall bearer)
3: buried Lindenwood Cem Fort Wayne IN)
The infant girl of Ira Anderson and wife of Smith township, died Saturday morning from Cholera infantum aged 10 months and 10 days. The funeral occurred Sunday 2 p. m. at Eel River church south of Churubusco.
Walter Irvin Gradeless 1901-1976 (Daisy, Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 17-Nov-1901 Smith Twp Whitley Co Indiana
died 02-Aug-1976 Pierceton Kosciusko Co Indiana
married 17 Sep 1919 Marion Grant Co Indiana (Clark Co License)to
Lela Mae Bare 1902-1947
born 26-Mar-1902 Polk Twp Huntington Co IN
died 01-Nov-1947 Wabash Co IN
5 Children
1. Ila Louise Gradeless 1920-1982
2. Elizabeth Gradeless 1923 -
3. Charles Edwin Gradeless 1925- 1998
4. Harmon Willard Gradeless 1928-2002
5. Daisy Rebecca Gradeless 1942-1942
Marriage-2 17 Feb 1951 at Macy Indiana to
Ilene Ann Miller Collier Shrom
Ila Louise Gradeless 1920-1982 (Walter, Daisy, Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 13-Apr-1920 Huntington Co IN
died 14-Oct-1982 Guilford St, Huntington, Huntington Co., IN
marriage-1 25 Nov 1941 Huntington Co., IN
Gene Lyle Miller 1923-1955
CHILDREN: 4
1. Martha Jean Miller 1943-1943
2. Nancy Jo Miller 1944- (
3. Dean Edwin Miller 1946-
Marriage-2: 27 Apr 1957 Weselyn Parsonage, Huntington, Huntington Co to
Harmon Otto Stensel 1913-
4. Nora Eileen Stensel 1958-
Elizabeth Gradeless (Walter, Daisy, Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 06 Apr 1923 Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana
LIVING AT: 9332 East Backwater Road North Webster, IN 46555 (219) 834-4266 F
married 17-Apr-1948 Methodist Church, Pierceton, Kosciusko Co., Indiana :
Harold Allison Leach 1904-
CHILDREN: 2
1. Alice Rebecca Leach 1952-1976
2. Walter Andrew Leach 1956-
Harmon Willard Gradeless (Walter, Daisy, Sarah, Diana, Benjamin)
born 21 Jul 1928 at Polk Twp Huntington Co IN
died 9-April-2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield WI
married 02 Sep 1948 at Pierceton Kosciusko Co IN
Donna Maxine Mort 1930- oid divorce
void marriage to Beverly Ann "Sue" Keplinger on 13 Nov 1973 at Almond, Wisconsin
children 3
1) Donald E Gradeless
2) Steven Wayne Gradeless
3) Rex Lavern Gradeless 1957-
Cornelius Linvill was born in Rush county, Indiana, July 10 1854. When he was 6 years his father moved with the family to the present neighborhood where he was raised to manhood, and was loved by all who knew him. At the age of 22 years he was united in marriage to Sarah Frances Leech, to whom seven children, were born, of which one has preceded him to that better land in infancy. He was converted to God 20 years ago through the sickness of the first son, who was very near death and he asked God to spare the child, and promised Him if he would that he would live a christian life. Since that time he has devoted his services to the cause of God. During his affliction of nearly eight years, he has loved his pain, which was most intense, with song and prayer. He was always cheerful during his sickness and was asking God for his divine aid, of which he has been wonderfully blest. In his last days when he foresaw that his work on earth was soon over, he called his family to his bedside to give them his last earthly advice, directing them how to do at the event of death. While he yet had his reasons, which fortunately remained with him until the end, he told them all how to dispose of the body at death, making every arrangement in detail himself. After which he told them that his life's work was ended and his prospects for heaven were sure and his peace with God had been made and that he was now ready for the master's call, and farther told them all to meet him in heaven. It seemed he could not go until he could see his father and brother who were hurrying to his bedside to get one last look at their loved one, the sister being unable to come, being sorely afflicted with disease. The mother preceded him thirteen years to that heavenly home leaving the same advice to her children. When father and brother arrived he was waiting to see them. He yet knew them and gave them a last word and told them also to meet him in heaven, and then said he was ready to go. Soon after going to sleep and continuing so til shortly before death. He leaves a wife, six children, five grandchildren, a father, sister and brother to mourn the loss. He died January 3rd, 1904, being 49 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
BROTHER
Columbia City Post, January 9, 1904
Donald E. Gradeless
The following Linvill Clipping were copied by Dale Linvill, Clemson SC and were from their family collection.
(1912)
DEATH ROBS HOME OF YOUTHFUL WIFE
MRS. CLEVELAND LINVILL, OF SMITH TOWNSHIP DIED MONDAY
Had Been Sick About Three Months —Leaves Daughter and Husband.
Mrs. Cleveland Linvill, of Smith township, died Monday morning at 6 o'clock, after an illness of about three months duration, at the age of 28 years, three months and twelve days. The deceased, while not in the best of health, attended the funeral of her mother, at Ashley, the day before Christmas, and soon afterwards the malady which took her life manifested itself. The attending physicians were unable to determine just the nature of her ailment, but it was thought that her affliction was tuberculosis of the bowels.
Mrs. Linvill was born in Steuben county, Ind., Dec, 13, 1883, and her maiden name was May C. Hovarter. About eight years ago she came to this city and made her home for year and a half with her aunt, Mrs. I. W. Markley. She was united in marriage about five years ago to Cleveland Linvill, and to this union was born one daughter, Mildred, aged two and a half years.
Besides her husband and daughter, she is survived by her father, who lives in Ashley, Ind., two brothers, Otto, of Ashley, and Glenn, who is a Pennsylvania telegrapher with headquarters at Chicago,and two sisters, Mrs. Fairy Troup, of Jackson Mich., and Audrey, a student in high school, at Ashley.
The deceased was a devout member of the Blue River church of God,and was a kind and loving wife and mother. She was universally admired by all of her neighbors and friends and in her untimely death their is universal regret. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. Linvill, and relatives and friends mourn the death of this young women.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock from the Blue River Church of God, and the interment will be in Blue River
(c. 1920)
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF CLEVELAND LINVILL DIES __________
Milicent Irene, little daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill of Smith township, died Monday morning at 3:40 o'clock after a ten day illness of influenza which later developed inflammation of the bowels.
Little Milicent was three years old the 29th of last October and one sister and three brothers, with the parents, survive, namely, Mildred, Lawrence, Marshall and Walter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Blue River M. E. church with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Lacy of Churubusco will officiate.
(1920)
THE LINVILLE REUNION.
Thirty-eight relatives met that the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland H. Linvill, of Smith township, Sunday to hold their first reunion. A fine dinner was served at the noon hour to which all did ample justice. To top off the fine eats watermelons were served, furnished W. A. Black and wife, of Fort Wayne. They all agreed to meet again next year the first Sunday in August at the home of Frank Beck.
The following named relatives were present: Arthur Linvill and family, Frank Beck and Family, C. H. Linvill and family, Frank Leech and family, Sam Ross and family, Albert Leech and wife, Tobias Aburn and wife, Miss Leona Leech, all of this county; W. A. Black and wife, Chas. Gaff and wife, Mrs. and Mrs. Dye and family and Roscoe Anderson all of Fort Wayne, Miss Dora Linvill, of Jonesboro, Ind., and Mrs. Eva Brubneer, of Waterloo, Iowa.
A GUEST.
Miss Dora Linville, of Jonesboro, Ind. came Saturday to send several days with C.H. Linvill and family and other relatives in this county.
(1921)
THE LINVILL-LEECH REUNION. __________
The second annual Linvill-Leach reunion was held at the home of Frank Beck in Smith township Sunday, August 7th, with about eighty members and friends present. The day being ideal, the bountiful picnic dinner was spread on long tables out in the yard under the trees. After dinner a fine program was rendered with consisted of a welcome address by Mr. Arthur Hetsel, followed by a number of recitations, piano solos, duets and songs. The following officers were elected for the coming year: William Linvill of Jonesboro, president; W. A. Black of Ft. Wayne, treasurer, and Harmon Beck, Secretary.
The next reunion will be held the first Sunday in August at the home of Frank Leech.
SECRETARY.
(1922)
Linvill and Leech Reunion __________
The third annual reunion of the Linvill and Leech families was held Sunday at the country home of Frank Leech, in Thorncreek township. At 12:30 o'clock a delicious dinner was served to seventy- five people. An entertainment was given following the dinner which was greatly enjoyed; then came the ice cream, to which all did ample justice. It was then decided to hold the reunion next year at the home of Arthur Linville on the first Sunday in August, 1923. The officers chosen for the year are: Frank Leech, president; C. H. Linville, vice-president; Harmon Beck, secretary, and Albert Leech, treasurer. Program committee, Thelma Leech and Edna Beck.
Those present from a distance were: Elisha Linville and family, of Fairmount, Ind., Charles Linvill and family, of Jonesboro, Ind., Miss Lillie Linvill, of Shelbyville, Ind., Charles Webster and wife, of Marion, Ind., Samuel Ross and family, of Goshen, Ind., Walter Gradeless and family, of Andrews, Ind., Carl Kaufman and wife, Miss Sherwood, Roscoe and Willard Anderson and George Linville, of Fort Wayne.
(1923)
Linvill and Leech
The fourth annual reunion of Linvill and Leech families was held Sunday, August 5th, at the home of Arthur Linvill in Richland township. The main feature of the day being the big dinner as all present brought well filled baskets. Mr. and Mrs. Linville prepared a large table out by their orchard where the table was loaded with all kinds of good eats. the dinner was served cafeteria style and all did ample justice to it. The entertainment was given following the dinner, also ice cream was served to all. The next reunion will be held at the home of Wm. Linville, Jonesboro, Ind., the first Sunday in August 1924. Officer chosen for he coming years were" George Linvill, president, Albert Leech, treasurer, and Harmon Beck, secretary. Program Committee, Thelma Leech, Edna Beck, Mildred and Francis Linvill.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leech, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Linvill and family, Mr. and Mrs Lamb, Mrs and Mrs. Frank Leech, Elmer Leech, Orville Ross, John Leech, Thelma Leech, Edna Beck, Mildred, Leah, Francis and Robert Linvill, Harmon Beck and wife, George Linville and wife, Pearl Jacquay and family, all of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Elisha Linvill and family of Fairmont, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Linvill and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Minnic, of Jonesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ross, of Goshen, Leonard Lewis and Family of Florence, Kas.
(1924)
LINVILL AND LEECH. __________
The fifth annual reunion of the Linvill and Leech families was held Sunday, August 3rd, at the home of William Linvill, of Jonesboro, Ind. The main feature of the day being the big dinner as all present brought well filled baskets. The dinner was served cafeteria style and all did ample justice to it. A fine program was given following the dinner, also ten gallons of ice cream was served to all.
The same officers were re-elected for the coming year. There were four births and one death during the past year. Those who attended from Whitley county were: Cleveland Linvill and family, Arthur Linvill and family, Frank Leech and family, Frank Beck and family, Harmon Beck and wife and Walter Gradeless and family.
The next reunion will be held at the home of Pearl Jacquay near Ft. Wayne, the first Sunday in August 1925.
THE SECRETARY.
(1925 — 2 different clippings but identical wording.)
Leech-Linvill Reunion.
The sixth annual reunion of the Leach-Linvill families was held at the Pyrl Jacquay home six miles north of Fort Wayne, Sunday, Aug. the 2nd. About seventy-two were in attendance and all enjoyed a good time. In the forenoon general sociability prevailed, old friendships being renewed and greetings being exchanged. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner was served on large table in a shady grove of trees near the house, to which all did ample justice.
After all had eaten their fill and were apparently satisfied, they repaired to the house where a fine program was rendered. Officers elected for the ensuing year were as follows: E. P. Linvill, president; C. H. Linvill, vice-president; John Leach, secretary-treasurer.
Those present were: Cleveland Linvill and family, Frank Leach and family, Harmon Beck and family, Elisha Linvill and family, Leonard Lewis and family, Harry Hart and family, Albert Leech and family, Albert Leech and family, Bert McDaniel and family, Samuel Ross and family, Charles Gaff and family, Earl Gaff and family, Roscoe Anderson and family, William Linvill and family, Frank Beck and family, Lawrence Minnick and family, Louis Jerdon and family, Pl Jacquay and family.
The next reunion will be held with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross at Goshen, Ind.
(1926)
Leech-Linvill Reunion.
No Clippings
(1927)
Linvill and Leech Reunion
The 8th Annual reunion of the Linvill and Leech families was held Sunday at the home of Mr. an Mrs. Frank E. Beck, of Smith Township.
A basket dinner was served at the noon hour and a short business session followed, with the election of officers, namely: Mrs. Roscoe Anderson, Fort Wayne, president; Mr. Harmon Beck, Thorncreek township, vice-president; and Mrs. Frank E. Beck, Secretary and treasurer; Arrangement committee: Mrs. W. A. Black, Mrs. Frank E. Beck, and Mr. Roscoe Anderson. The afternoon was spent in visiting, and ice cream was served.
Those present were: Mr and Mrs. Elisha P. Linvill and family, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Linvill, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linvill and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lewis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Sapp and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Minnick of Jonesboro, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Linvill and family of Rochester, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gaff and granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gaff, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Anderson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson and daughter of Fort Wayne, Mrs. and Mrs. Sam Ross and Son and Mr. Roy Osborne of Goshen, Ind., Mr. George Linvill of Peru, Mr. and Mrs. Burt McDaniel and Family of Garrett, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leech, Mr and Mrs. Frank Leech, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Killian and son, Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Aburn, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searfoss, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Beck, and Laurence Linvill, Forest Linvill, Orville Ross, Leah Linvill, Mildred Linvill, Edna Louise Beck, Frances Linvill, Robert Linvill, Edwin Linvill, Emery Anderson, John Leech and Emery McDaniel.
A SECRETARY.
(1928)
The Linville and Leech Reunion
The ninth annual reunion of the Linvill and Leech families was held Sunday, Aug. 5, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill of Smith township. There were about 65 people in attendance. At the noon hour a bounteous dinner was served in the bank barn on account of the rain. After dinner a short program was given and a business meeting was held and the minutes of the last reunion were read by the secretary, Mrs. Frank Beck. The officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Samuel Ross of Goshen; vice president, Burt McDaniel of Garrett; secretary and treasurer, Cleveland Linvill; program committee; Edna Louise Beck, Francis and Mildred Linvill; arrangement committee, Geo Linvill of Warsaw.
Those present were Mrs. Geo. Linvill, Minnie and Lillie Linvill, Ethel Neuman and Leroy Brown of Anderson, Ind.; Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel Ross and son of Goshen, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Linvill of son of Warsaw, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Beck, Mr. and Mrs Burt McDaniel and family of Garrett, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pyrl Jacquaw and family, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Anderson and family all of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Killian and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crabill and family, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Crabill, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Beck and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leech, Francis, Forrest, George and Harry Linvill, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leech, Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Aburn and Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill and family all of Whitley county.
(1929)
The Linville and Leech Reunion
The tenth annual reunion of Linvill and Leech families was held at the home of George W. Linvill in Smith township on Sunday, August 4 with about 80 members and friends present.
At the noon hour a large basket dinner was served cafeteria style to which all did ample justice.
After dinner a short program was given and a business meeting was held and the members of the last reunion were read by the secretary, C. H. Linvill.
The officers for the coming year were elected as follows: president, Cleveland Linvill; Vice President, W. A. Black, Secretary, Mrs. W. A. Black.
Later in the afternoon ice cream was served after which they all returned to their homes hoping to meet again next year and enjoy another pleasant day together.
(No Date)
WM. A. Leech
DIES AT HOME
TUESDAY P.M.
A RESIDENT IN SMITH TOWNSHIP,
WHITLEY COUNTY, FOR 75 YEARS
—WIDOW AND A NEPHEW HIS
CLOSEST RELATIVES
William Albert Leech, 76, well known Whitley country farmer, known to his friends at Al, died at his home in Smith township at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. His condition had been critical for the past two weeks. He was stricken with paralysis several months ago and last spring was stricken with apoplexy.
Mr. Leech was a well known and highly esteemed citizen. At the age of one and a half years he came with his parents, James and Elizabeth Leech to the farm where his death occurred. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, March 31, 1858, and was the last survivor of seven children. In politics Mr. Leech was a Democrat. Throughout his life he engaged in farming.
In November, 1882, the deceased was married to Leila Lavina Pence, who survives with a nephew, Frank Leech, who has resided at the Leech home during his uncle's illness.
The body was taken to the Sonday funeral home in Churubusco, and will be returned to the Leech home Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the Blue River Methodist Church, Rev. E. J. Hults officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
(Nov. 13, 1937)
40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
About 40 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross, 713 South Ninth street in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary yesterday A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Ross received several beautiful presents. They will be glad to receive any of their friends this evening. Those present were: Mrs. Cora Lafevor, John Lafevor and son Paul, Spencerville, Ind.; Mrs. Stella Ditmars, St. Joe, Ind.; Mrs. Della Hippenhaumer, Kendallville, Ind.; Mrs. and Mrs. C. H. Linville and sons, Lawrence and Marshall, Miss Beatrice Kaufman, Mrs. and Mrs. Elmer Ross and daughter, Dona Jean,; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beck, all of Columbia City, Ind.; Mrs. and Mrs. LeRoy Marker, Churubusco, Ind.; Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Ross, Warsaw, Ind.; Mrs. Donald Hart, New Paris, Ind.; Mr and Mrs. R. L. Anderson and daughters, Lorianie and Irene, Ft. Wayne, Ind,; Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Onkes, Misses Laura and Edna Troup, Boyd Troup, Elkhart; Mrs. Lydia Copenhaver, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Copenhaver and daughter, Anneta and son, Richard. Mrs. Cora Juday, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Ross, Miss Maxine Price, all of Goshen.
(undated)
Cleveland H. Linvill
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT
WHITLEY COUNTY
________
I WILL APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AT THE ELECTION NOV. 5
(Feb. 13, 1940)
HOUSE BURNS TO
GROUND; CONTENTS LOST
Fire completely destroyed the 7-room tenant house occupied by the Claris Gibson family on the Cleveland Linvill farm in Smith township at 12:30 o'clock Tuesday.
When the fire was discovered the interior of the house was in flames and the household goods and clothing of the Gibsons were burned.
Mr. Linvill carries insurance on the house. Adam Barcus, mail carrier out of Churubusco, in driving past the Gibson home, discovered the fire and notified Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knafel, neighbors of the Gibsons, but the fames were beyond control.
The Gibsons and their two children were in Columbia city at the time. Mr. Gibson is employed as a plumber in Columbia city.
No insurance was carried on the contents of the house.
(No Date)
PRETTY WEDDING
OCCURS TODAY.
GRACE CHURCH
HOWARD WORMAN WEDS MISS
FRANCES LINVILL — WEDDING
BREAKFAST GIVEN COUPLE BY
GROOM'S PARENTS — WILL RE-
SIDE IN DETROIT
A quiet wedding of local interest occurred Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in Grace Lutheran church when Miss Frances Linvill, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Linvill, of this city, became the bride of Mr. Howard Workman of Detroit, Mich., son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Workman of this city.
The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, and proceeded to the alter where the single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. W. E. Bradley, pastor of the church in the presence of immediate relatives and friends. The bride wore a two piece ensemble suit of independence blue transparent velvet with hat and accessories to match, and carried an arm bouquet of bride's roses and swansonia. Miss Ada Keiger, the brides only attendant was attired in a dress of brown transparent velvet and carried a huge bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The groom was attended by Herbert Pence of this city. The party left the church while Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Edwin Meltzler, who presided at the organ. "Deep in My Heart, Dear," melody from "The Student Prince" as played softly on the organ during the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of the Rochester high school while the groom graduated with the 1929 graduating class from Columbia City high school. They are two of the popular members of this city's younger set, and have many fiends who join in wishing then a future life of happiness.
Immediately following the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the groom's parents, after which Mr. and Mrs. Workman left for Detroit, where they have a furnished apartment awaiting them in the Clifford hotel, corner Clifford and Duffield. Mr. Workman is a member of Joe Shoer's orchestra now playing in Detroit.
(c 1949)
G. W. LINVILL RITES TO BE HELD TUESDAY
FORMER WHITLEY COUNTY MAN DIES IN HIS SLEEP
George W. Linvill of Millersburg, former resident of Whitley county, died in his sleep Sunday morning at the home of his stepson, Richard Larabee in Goshen.
He was a son of Cornelius and Sarah Linvill, and was born in Whitley county in 1878. His wife died in November 1947. Besides his stepson, Mr. Linvill is survived by a step-grandson, James at Goshen; two brothers, Arthur of Columbia City, and Cleveland, Smith township; and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Black and Mrs. Frank Beck, Smith township, and a number of nieces and nephews living in Whitley County.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Rohrer Funeral Home at New Paris. Burial will be made at No. Webster
(1949)
DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN LOCAL MAN
ARTHUR J. LINVILL OF WEST
VAN BUREN STREET STRICK-
EN WITH ILLNESS A WEEK
AGO.
Arthur J. Linvill, 61, a life-long resident of Whitley county and a former Columbia City restaurant operator, died at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. He became seriously ill last Saturday at his home, 411 West Van Buren street, and was taken to the hospital where he was given treatment to prevent a cerebral hemorrhage.
He was born in Smith township, on June 27, 1888, a son of Cornelius and Sarah Leech Linvill. After attending the old Greenhill school, he was united in marriage on June 3, 1909, to the former Lura M. Deck, They established their first home in Smith township, near Round Lake. In 1917 they moved to Richland township where they continued to reside until coming to Columbia City in February 1928. For the next ten years they operated the Linvill Restaurant on South Main street. Since retiring from the restaurant business, Mr. Linvill has been employed at the Woolen Mills and the Columbia Products.
For many years Mr. Linvill has been a member of the Blue River Bethel Church of God. The surviving relatives include the wife, Lura; one daughter, Mrs. Howard Workman, this city; two sons, Forrest Linvill, Glendale, Calif., George Linvill, at home; three grandchildren, Jan and Judy Ann Workman and Terry Lee Linvill; one brother, Cleveland Linvill, Smith township, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Beck and W. A. Black, both of Smith township. A son, Harry, was lost in service on October 18, 1943, somewhere off the coast of Holland. One brother and two sisters have likewise preceded him in death.
The body is at the Charles Smith and Sons Funeral Home where friends may call. The Rev. Marion R. Shroyer will officiate at the funeral rites Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home. Interment will be in South Park cemetery.
(1950)
Cleveland Linvills Visit Havana, Cuba
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Linvill, Smith township, returned Sunday evening from a three week's vacation trip which included a visit to Cuba.
The Linvills drove to Key West, Florida, where they had planned to board a plane for Cuba. Instead, they had to drive to Miami, where they parked their car, and went aboard a boat which took them, along with 700 other passengers to Havana, Cuba. The trip took from 6 o'clock in the evening until 8 o'clock the next morning. Mrs. Linvill suffered a light touch of seasickness.
At Daytona Beach, Florida, the Linvills visited the Peabody auditorium, memorial to the late S. J. Peabody, Columbia City.
(Dec 9 to Jan. 1, 1950)
Whitley County References
All Whitley County references from the Whitley County GenWeb Site.
The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber
Book 1 — Blue River Cemetery Whitley Co.
Leach, John 77
Leech, Frank 143
Leech, James 76
Leech, John 77
Leech, Samuel 72
Sheet 74 (front) # Lot 72
Samuel Leach
Founder of family in Indiana left
his farm to 2 sons — Samuel & James S.
He was a Samuel.
Samuel Leach
Died
Nov. 16, 1881
Aged
56 Y's 2 M 5 D
Diana
Wife of
S. Leach
Died
May 2, 1902
Aged
74 Y 16 M 1 D
mother
Sarah F. Linville nee Leach
April 18, 1849
May 16, 1912
From C.C. paper issue May 18, 1912
Mrs. Cornelius Linvill died at her home in
Smith tp, Thurs. eve, aged 60 y - 28 d. of
Catarrah of the bowels. She a dau. of
Samuel and Diana Leach, b. in Whit. Co., on
April 18, 1849.
1st m. to Charles Winbrenner, on child
Mrs. William Black
2nd m. in 1875 to Cornelius Linville & Had
7 ch, 5 surv.
Mrs. Ora Beck (Frank)
Mrs. Daisy Hull of Andrews
George Linville, Ft. Wayne
[continued on the back side]
Sheet 74 (Back):
Cleveland Linville, Smith Tp.
Arthur Linville, Col. City
A sister Mrs. Charles Gaff of Ft. Wayne, Surv.
Member Ch. of God
Fun. Sunday at 10,00 at Salem EM. E.
Ch. at Blue River. Rev. L. A. Luckenbill, off.
issue. Col. City Paper May 7, 1902 (Wed.)
d. Fri morning at res. of her dau. Mrs.
C. Linvill, n e of Collins, aged 74 - 11 - 28
Mrs. Samuel Leach. Left two dau.
Mrs. Cornelius Linville
Mrs. Charles Gaff, Ft. Wayne
Fun. Blue River
Whit. Co. Rec. Samuel Leach m. Diana
Martin, 2 July 1849 by Samuel Smith.
Ora Linville m. Frank, s. of Samuel
have 2 ch: Harmon m. & res. Garrett
& Edna Louise. Live Smith tp.
Mrs. W. A. Black (Daisy) Smith tp, Orig
John Pence home. Mr. Black from
Fairfield Co. O.
Estate papers Samuel Leech
Adm. Alpheus B. Gaff
App:: Levi Stall and Wm. Washington Yates
Total app: 1441.35
Taken by widow - 389.20
Public Sale held near Compton's (? Coverstone) School
House in Smith township on Jan 5, 1882,
Thursday.
Sheet 75 (front) 72
Estate Samuel Leech
Notice of the sale posted at three places on
Alma P.O.
Grist Mill in Churubusco
Geiger's hardware in Churubusco
Notice to heirs to appear for final
Settlement on 23 April 1883.
Widow's names: Diana Leech
Delpha Leech, dau, minor heir
Sarah F. Linville, dau, minor heir
Cost of Gravestone - $50
Sale cried by John Claxton
Sale Clerk: William Bloom
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Notes from Mrs. W. A. Black (nee Edna Winebrenner)
gr. dau. of Samuel and Diana (Martin) Leech.
Samuel Leech died on his farm near Round
lake where Edna W. was born.
Sarah Martin (her gr - gr mother, wife of Benjamin
Martin) died of Flux. Three of the family died in
three weeks of flux. Sarah Martin, nee
Rousseau and notes of her ancestry:
David H. Rousseau born in France of a
noted family; came with his parents to America
where they located in North Carolina and where
David grew to manhood. David H. Rousseau
married - - - - - - - - - - of Scottish birth
and reared 10 children (7 sons, 3 girls).
Sheet 75 (Back):
1 Hilliard Rousseau
2 John Rousseau
3 Reuben (had Robert and 7 daughters)
4. William Rousseau
5. James reared 2 sons {David and Greely} David
soldier Civil war teacher of Latin - lawyer - died
in Little Rock, Kas. Greely raise 2 boys (Frank)
yet living (1944)
6. Robert (had no family) was twice married.
7. Sarah m. Benjamin F. Martin in N. Car.; remained
in WilkesandBerry?? County until 7 ch. were born *
8. Amelia Rousseau m. - - - - - Howel, a lawyer
had 2 days and 3 girls
9. Elizabeth m. Bert Martin (said not related to hus.. of
Sarah); four ch.., one son Ensor Lafayette
served 3 yrs. in Civil War
later lived at Havannah, Mason Co., Ill.
All these reared large families.
* Sarah Martin cont.
1. Nancy Martin b. N.C.
2. Dianah m. Samuel Leech b. N.C.
3. Franklin b. N.C.
4. David b. N.C.
5. James L. b. N.C.
6 Samuel Smith Martin b. N.C.
7. Hiram b. Wayne co. Ind. where parents
had moved. Then parents to Whitley County, Ind
where were born
8. William R. Martin
9. Lucinda Martin
Sheet 76 (front) 72
In 1837 Benjamin F. Martin was employed by
the government (with others) to move the
Indians west of the Mississippi River.
Of the Children of Benjamin martin:
Robert, d. in boyhood
Nancy d. in girlhood
Franklin died boyhood
Dianah m. Leech & Raise 2 girls
David m. at Breaking out of the Civil
War, died in the service, had no children.
James L. Martin, aged 19 in 1849 when he
Went to Iowa and helped sectionized
the north part o that country in 1850;
married in 1852 and raised 4 girls (two
born before the Civil War); in 1861 began
service in civil War & continued 3 years
and 6 months, came home and moved
to Humansville, Mo. where raised a
son and a daughter.
Samuel Smith Martin moved to Kansas
after the war & raised a family of 10 ch..
Hiram H. Martin married in Indiana
moved to MO. in 1872. Had no children.
William R. Martin went to Kansas in
early days; served in Civil War; married
& Raised 2 boys & one Girl; lives
Springdale, Ark.
Lucinda Martin married Re. ____ Dunn
& reared one girl who lives in Indiana.
David Rousseau died Aug. 27, 1855 age 75 - 11 - 13
Page 76 (Back):
The Martin - Rousseau notes were furnished
several years ago to Mrs. Black by James
L. Martin aged 77 years and Hiram H. Martin
aged 74 of Humansville, Mo., both of
whom were visiting her in Indiana
Mrs. Black's Father, Charles Winebrenner
was born in Vernon, Wabash Co., Indiana, son
of Isaac (b. 3 - 26 - 1823 in Mont. Co., O; died 1 - 30 - 1900
aged 76 - 10 - 4; Civil War, Co. A. 89 Reg. Ind. Inf. Vol.,
enrolled Aug. 1862, dis. 7 - 9 - 1865 at Mobile, Ala.)
who married Sarah Clear a native of Stark
Co., O. where born 1 - 1 - 1825 and she lived
to be 82 y. 20 d. of age. Had several
children, all now dec. but one living in
Ft. Wayne. Her father Charles, died
5 - 30 - 1934 aged 79 yrs.
Three Winebrenner brothers came to
America — one was Isaac's father.
Leech Family notes to Mrs. Edna Black
by Wm. a. Leech.
John Leech from Ireland to America & settled
in Richland Co. O. Served War 1812. Died in Ohio. Had
11 children: Benjamin
James
Samuel
Joseph
John
Esther
Jane
Marguret
Mary
Nancy
Emely
Elizabeth
Sheet 77 (front) John and Mariah (Craig) Strean:
John Strean, a native of Ireland, came with
his parents to America - to Knox Co., Ohio & in
1830 to Allen Co., Ind. later settling in Whitley
Co., Ind. In the 50's to Harding Co., Iowa
Where both died. Had 10 children:
Mary Strean
Mariah
Hester Ann
McKee
Elizabeth
John
Sarah
Joseph
Lorain
Jane
Robert and Elizabeth (McKee) Strean, the
former born in Ireland but later went
to Knox Co., Ohio
James Leech married Elizabeth Strean
in Whitley County, Aug, 2, 1849. 7 ch:
William A. Leech b. Richland Co., O. 3 - 31 - 1858
John W. (he & wife bur. 1 grave. he aged 48)
Fanny m. William Jacuay, Allen Co., Ind.
Austin d. y [died young]
Maris m. James Pence
Ira Elmer d. y
Esther d. y
Jane d. y.
[William A. Leech] was brought to Ind. at age 1½ yrs;
m. Lela Lavina Pence b. 9 - 15 - 1858, dau. Absalom &
Clara Van Houten Pence.
Sheet 78 (front) Lot 73 Miller
listed s. to n.
H. W. Miller
(a) 1849 - 1924
(b) Della C. Miller
1888 - 1913
c Ruth E / Dau. of / H W & E / Miller / Born /
Sept 24, 1891 / Died / Oct. 14, 1892 /
Sleep on sweet babe and
Take thy rest.
God called thee home
He thought it best
(d) Peter Miller
born
Nov. 11, 1811
Died Jan. 25, 1887
Aged
75 y's 2 m's 14 D's
Rest father rest in quiet sleep
While friends in sorrow oer thee weep.
Sarah / wife of / Peter Miller / Died /
April 1, 1880 / Aged / 69 y. 6 m's 28 D's
Rest mother rest in quiet sleep
While friends in sorrow oer thee weep.
(e) Infant / Dau. of / H. W. & L. Miller /
born and Died / dec. 10, 1879
Sheet 78 (back): #73 Miller 73
Peter Miller first in Ind. was a na. of
Pa., s. of Adam & Mary natives of Germany
who came to Am. in 1802. sett. York Co. Pa there d.
His wife Sarah
dau. John and Elizabeth Snyder was a
native of Pa.; m. April, 1837. Parents of
5 ch.:
Cornelius d. aged 66 y. in Ohio
John A. d. aged 21 y. in Ohio
Mary E. m. Wm. Miller, Richland tp.
Henry W. b. June 24 1849, d. 1927
Samuel S. d. Dec 12. b. Apr 30 1844 (aged 62
d. Dec 12, 1906)
4 ch. Sold. 94 Reg. O.V.I.. m. Dec. 27, 1868
Anna 3 dau.
Gideon & Elizabeth (Hornaday) Klinck
Of these Henry b. Clark Co., O. June 24, 1849; m.
Sept. 5, 1875 to Mary J. Spears, dau. Robert & Sarah (Akin)
Spears who d.
Nov. 19, 1876. On Nov 28, 1878 m. Eliz. Zellers,
d. of John & Catherine Zellers, natives of Pa.
Ch. of H. W. Miller:
Charles H. m. Ruth Hart
Mary J. twin m. Frank Lusk, Quincy, Mich.
Alma R. m. Ralph Kohli, Col. Grove, O.
Orb L. m. Nellie Aker.
Edward W. M. Dorothy
Della Catherine single
Dora m. Rolls Mosher, Ft. Wayne
Ruth d. 4
Josephine m. Robert Myers
H. W. Miller elec. co. comm. in 1892. Served 3 yrs.
Rev Courtland Miller off. Fun. at home.
Cha., son of Henry & Mary Spear Miller m.
Ruth Hart. have son Lewis m. & living
in Toledo, O. whose 1st child, a son b. May 15, 1940
Sons John & James live Waukegan, Wis.
Oliva M. wife of Clyde Phemister lives Zion, Ill
Sheet 79 (front) 73
1833 from Pa. to O.
Until 1859 Peter Miller worked at his trade - cooper
then bought a farm near Springfield, O.
1864 to Whit Co. bought of Johnson Riley, 217a
Luth. ch.
Samuel S. Miller 4 ch. Murray
Ocie
Ethel
Mart
Elizabeth, wife of Henry Miller, dau of John
eld son of Peter & Mary Zellers. John b.
Heidelberg Tp., Lebanon Co., Pa.; d. May 5, 1902
in Thorncreek tp. aged 81 - 6 - 9. On Oct 20,
1847 m. Catherine Spotz of Berks Co., Pa. &
had 10 ch. 3 s 7 d. Of these 2 s 1 d. d before he
came to Ind. in Inng wagon with wife in 1853
first a Presty. but member of C.C.U.B.Ch. time of dec.
Ch: Lucinda Hively
Sarah Wiley, Ft. Wayne
Mary John Shriner
Rebecca - - - Tatner
Elizabeth - Henry Miller
Susan Lewis Rouch
Ed W. lives Welch, Iowa m. _____ Knight dau. Henry
Rev. Love off. at home. Music by Mrs. & Mrs. Frank Magley.
J. Sherwood
Davis Williamson
Miss Magley, Miss Egolf
Zellers Occ. from Post. Issued May 7, 1902
Sheet 79 (back): Lot 74 P. D. McLain
s. to n.
(a) Philip D. McLain
Born Jan. 1859. Died Jan. 1940
Aged 81 yrs. 0 mo. 10 days
(b) Russel B. / Son of / P. D. & M. E. McLain /
Born Feb 16, 1886 / Died Aug. 29, 1996
(d) J. A. McLain
Sept. 27, 1884
June 15, 1910
Philip Demis McLain b
d. Jan 20, 1940; b. Jan 10, 1859 in O. to
Joseph & nancy Winget McLain m.
Martha waugh in 1884. Surv. ch.
Benjamin
Mary m. Eastin Budd [Maybe it is Earlin - - DEG]
2 sis: Mrs. Virgil Compton & Mrs. John
McDonald of Kendallville. Rev. Humerickhouse.
Martha E.
1856 - 1955
Sheet 80 (front): Peter Windle
n. to s.
Luella May
Dau. of Mrs. & Mrs.
Peter Windle
Born June 19, 1874
Died Mar 5, 1875
Aged
9 m. 11 D.
Valentine (1) Wendall Windle had
Peter Windle (2) b. in German m. . on their farm Paint tp.}
Rachel Wolf. Had four sons & 8 dau.
Peter(3), Abraham(3), Joseph(3), Sarah(3). Elizabeth(3)
2nd wife of Charles Holland. She died Dec. 1879
Catherine(2) Windle m. Capt. John Parrett.
Had George(3) m. Mar 4, 1828 to Ann
Fletcher, dau of Thomas & Ann Higby
Fletcher. Lived Jefferson Tp. Fayette Co., O
7 ch: Elmira, Thomas T., Mary C., Elizabeth
E., Belinda A., Susan L. d. aged 15 mo., Lucy O.
Barbara(2) Windle m. Jacob House.
Elizabeth who m. Charles Holland had 3 dau.:
Rachel m. John Browns, Bloomingburg
Susan m. Wm. Baldwin
Catherine W. m. Henry Casey.
Joseph(3) went to Mo., thence to New Orleans
thence to Wash. Territory where d. wife also.
Sheet 80 (back): # 75 Windle
John Windle died Feb. 12, 1932, son
of Peter & Elizabeth; m. May 22, 1873
to Harriet Lavina Gradeless
Elmira Windle dau. Peter & Eliz. Lives
Terre Haute, Ind. Four of the
Windle ch. reached maturity.
Sheet 81 (front): Lot 76 James Leech
n. to s.
a Ira L. Leech / 1865 - 1924
(a) James Leech
Died
Feb. 23, 1879 (Check Feb. 28 or 23)
Aged
54 y. 10 m. 8 d
Farewell my wife an children all
From you a father Christ doth call
Mourn not for me, it is in vain
To call me to your sight again.
b James Austin
Son of
Jas. & Elizabeth
Leech
Died
Aug. 25, 1862
Aged
6 yrs. 6 m. 8 d
c Easter J.
Dau. of
J. & E. Leech
Died
May 10, 1852
Aged 10 days
Sheet 81 (back): # 76 James Leech
James Leech b. Wayne Co., O. son of
John and Fanny Leech. John a
native of Ireland. In 1846 James came to
Smith tp. to land entered by his father
m. Aug. 2, 1849 by Rev. Samuel Smith,
Elizabeth, dau of John and
Maria Strean. John Strean was one of
earliest teachers in Smith Tp. He also was
a native of Ireland.
James Leech had 7 ch., 5 liv. in 1880.
son W. A. Leech m. dau. Absalom Pence
John Leech had Frank m. Pearl Grable
Grace
Leona single
Ira Leech, s. of James & Elizabeth Strean Leech
who also had Fannie J. a. 24 in 1880
Maria a. 19 in 1880
James & Eliz. Leech had 7 ch.
John W, he & w. bur. 1 grave #77
Fanny Leech m. William Jacquay, Allen Co
Austin d. y.
William A.
Mariah m. James Pence
Ira Elmer of Marion, Ind.
Esther dec.
Jane dec.
The par. of Eliz. Strean were John &
Mariah (Craig) Strean. He a nat. of Ireland
who c. with par. to Know Co., O. and in 1850 loc.
Allen Co. Ind. 1850 to Hardin Co., Iowa where
both died. Had 10 ch.
John Stream to Mariah Craig 2 Dec 1816
by James Smith, E.G.C.
#53 Book A. Knox Co., O. Record
Sheet 82 (front): #76:
John Leech (1) found Am. branch came to
Am. from Ireland, sett. Richland Co., O.
War 1812 d. O. had 11 ch;. all reached ma.
Benjamin (2)
James (2) (m. Elizabeth Strean) W.C. Record
Samuel (2) (m Diana Martin) W.C. Record
Joseph (2)
John (2)
Esther (2)
Jane (2)
Margaret (2)
Mary (2)
Nancy (2)
Emily (2)
Elizabeth (2)
The Ch. of John (2) & Mariah (Craig) Strean.
Mary (3)
Mariah (3)
Hester Ann (3)
McKee b. Pence Cem. (3)
Elizabeth (3)
John (3)
Sarah (3)
Joseph (3)
Lorain (3)
Jane (3)
John Strean, son of Robert's Elizabeth
McKee Strean, he of Ireland thence to
Knox. Co. O. To Allen Co., in 1830,, thence to
Whitley Co. In 1853 to Hardin Co., Iowa
where d. & buried.
Sheet 82 (back):
W. A. Leech b. Mar 31, 1858; m. Nov 1882 to
:Leila Lavina Pence b. Sept. 15, 1858 in
Smith Tp.
Sheet 83 (front): #77 John Leech
John Leech
John W. Leech
1850 - 1891
Maxim P. his wife.
1856 - 1891
John W. Leech, killed at r.r. crossing
at Sam Riley farm. Maxia P.
his wife, died within 23 hours.
In 1880 they had Eva May, aged 4
James F. aged 2
other children Leona
Grace
On this lot also
b Stella
Leona Leech d. June 27, 1932; foster
parents Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Hamilton; born
near Churubusco Dec 28, 1880. Charter
Mem. of Le Balme Chapter, D.A.R. surv..
sis. Mrs. Edna Brebner, Waterloo, Iowa
Mrs. Grace Diehlman, Archbold, Ohio
bro. B. A. Field cond. fun. service. Burial
Nolt Cem.
Brebner
Eva M. Gavin
1875 - 19 - - 1866 - 1941
Sheet 83 (back): #77 Leech
n. to s.
John W. Leech
Leech Ancestry
Sheet 84 (front): #78 James Windle
n. to s.
Warren S.
Son of.
J. C. & N. E.
Windle
Died
Jan. 20, 1892
Aged
18 y. 6 m. 20 D
His torts are past, his work
is done
He fought the fight, the
victory won.
John Windle m. Harriet Gradeless, Mary 22, 1873
in log h. still standing s. of Tri Lakes by
Rev. Miller, house home of the bride then.
Sheet 115 (back): # 106 Pence
c. James Abraham Lincoln Pence m. Maria
Leach & had: Olive, Mabel, Joseph C.
Sheet 116 (front):
James L. Pence b. April 26, 1861 d. Oct. 26, 1939
of Smith tp. Rev. Russell Humerickhouse
Pall bearers: Leslie, Harry & Howard Gaff
Bert Shiller, Howard Shroyer & Samuel Egolf
Three g. ch.: Cathleen & Wilbur Hire, Ft. Wayne
Wife: Alice Leech, dec.
Joseph Pence, son, Smith tp.
Mrs. Criswell, 1208 Crescent Ave., Ft. Wayne
Mrs. Esta Hire, 3430 S. Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne
mem Charter Oak Ch. Fun. at Sonday Fun. Home
List of Geo. C. Pence Ch. as given by Joseph J. 10 ch
Henry
Eliza George C. Pence d in Iowa, 1866
Abraham He m. 2nd a Mrs. Gauger, nee
John Reece formerly of Whit. Co..
Absalom
Catherine
Willis F.
Elizabeth
Joseph J.
Jesse
List of his own Ch:
Mary Eliizabeth m. J. J. Smith
Edlora d
James Abraham Lincoln Pence m.Maria
Leech has ch: Olive
Mabel
Joseph C.
David M. m. Miriam Coulter has ch.
Evan & Lylia May
Florence m. F. J. Keller
William Judson 2 ch. Halie & Alice Amelia
Sheet 170 (front): # 143 F. Leech
Pearl Frank
1885 - 1949 1877 - 1964
Sheet 171 (front): 144 Absalom Pence
Absalom Pence 1824 - 1875
Clara, his wife 1834 - 1917
Son of George C. & Sarah Windle Pence
the bodies of Absalom Pence and his
mother are in old Pence Cem. on
banks of Blue River, Sec #19, Smith tp.
6 ch: Northan W. died aged 25
Lelia Lavina m._____ Leach
Melda d. y.
Jacob m. Meda Jones bur. Eel R.
Effie
Infant
On Sept. 29, 1853 m. Clarissa Van Houten
by J. H. Swan, M.G.
Lelia Pence & Husband, William A. Leach
bur. new part of Blue River. W. A. b.
March 21, 1858. Was 1½ when brought to
Ind. from his native co. of Richland, O. His
parents, James & Elizabeth Strean Leech
See Lot # 76
Jacob E. Pence's wife was a dau. of John Jones.
George C. Pence sd to be the first man to
drive thru Smith tp.
Meda Jones Pence d. Jan. 31, 1930, ch
Tobias & Herschel.
Sheet 179 (front): [Very shaking handwriting, very difficult to read]
James Leland / Gaff / 1927 - 1929
Mary Francis / Gaff / 1921 - 1937
Edna / Corbin / 1888 - 1968
Jesie Corbin / 1879 - 1931
Barney
Eleanor R. married Forrest M.
1919 - Nov. 20 1915-1966
1944
Goodyear
Beulah B. Lyman O.
1890 - 1964 1890 - 19__
Infant / Orbin Goodyear / 1928
Leech
Leila L. William A.
1858 - 1939 1858 - 1934
William E. / Beck 1929
Keirn
Dennis Goldier
1892 - 19__ 1892 - 1929
Donald E. / 1932 1939
Sumney
William A. 1859 - 1933
Eda / His wife / 1863 - 1945
John W. . 1832 - 1921
Whitley co Estates
MARTIN, Aaron ~ 2142 ~ 1928-Cemetery
MARTIN, Aims L ~ 2128 ~ 1928-kcIndx
MARTIN, Alice ~ 2919 ~ 1936-Cemetery
MARTIN, Benjamin F ~ No Number ~ 1842-Cemetery
MARTIN, C C ~ No Number ~ before 1900
MARTIN, Charles W ~ 2848 ~ 1936-Cemetery
MARTIN, Chester E ~ 4456 ~ 1952-EstIndx
MARTIN, Cornelius ~ 2721 ~ 1935-Estimate
MARTIN, Delbert ~ E-69-46 ~ 1969-PktNum
MARTIN, Dora ~ 2606 ~ 1934-Cemetery
MARTIN, Edwin L ~ 2777 ~ 1935-Cemetery
MARTIN, Ephraim ~ 105 ~ before 1900
MARTIN, Ephraim ~ 235 ~ before 1900
MARTIN, Frank ~ 2920 ~ 1936-Estimate
MARTIN, Hallie D ~ E-67-83 ~ 1967-PktNum
MARTIN, Herbert L ~ 5216 ~ 1960-Estimate
MARTIN, Irene ~ E-80-105 ~ 1980-PktNum
MARTIN, John E ~ 802 ~ 1908-Cemetery
MARTIN, Marvin ~ 4837 ~ 1957-EstIndx
MARTIN, Maud ~ E-71-118 ~ 1971-PktNum
MARTIN, Nita G ~ 9506-ES-48 ~ 1995-PktNum
MARTIN, Paul F ~ 9103-EU-014 ~ 1991-PktNum
MARTIN, Stephen ~ No Number ~ before 1900
MARTIN, Stephen A ~ 2568 ~ 1933-Cemetery
MARTIN, Therman ~ E-80-31 ~ 1980-PktNum
MARTIN, Therman ~ E-80-31 ~ 1980-PktNum
MARTIN, Walter ~ 5118 ~ 1960-EstIndx
Whitley Co Marriages Brides - Martin
MARTIN, Amanda to Wayne SCOTT on December 21, 1865 - Book 2A:298
MARTIN, Anna A to Lewis TRUMBULL on March 26, 1885 - Book 4:71
MARTIN, Clara E to Franklin OBENCHAIN on December 27, 1877 - Book 3:84
MARTIN, Diana to Samuel LEACH on July 1, 1849 - Book 1:38
MARTIN, Eliza Jane to Abaham VAN WORMMER on April 18, 1868 - Book 2A:509
MARTIN, Harriet to John LONG on February 22, 1850 - Book 1:51
MARTIN, Iva B to Franklin C FAGER on April 16, 1892 - Book 5:98
MARTIN, Jane to Stephen S AUSTIN on June 15, 1852 - Book 1:110
MARTIN, Lois M to Isaac W PRICKETT on January 17, 1858 - Book 1:330
MARTIN, Lucinda to Jonah L DUNN on November 11, 1875 - Book 2:497
MARTIN, Madey to Jesse HOSACK on February 17, 1878 - Book 3:99
MARTIN, Malinda E to Nathan COWGILL on March 4, 1862 - Book 2A:104
MARTIN, Martha to Franklin WAGNER on September 30, 1877 - Book 3:59
MARTIN, Mary to Oscar SHAFER on August 14, 1888 - Book 4:339
MARTIN, Mertie to Marcus L NORRIS on March 2, 1892 - Book 5:85
MARTIN, Minda J to Samuel B JONES on November 14, 1872 - Book 2:235
MARTIN, Minnie A to Lyman/Limon ESSIG on November 10, 1891 - Book 5:54
MARTIN, Rena V to Clem J CROY on May 25, 1901 - Book 6:227
MARTIN, Rose A to William A MCCUNE on January 1, 1901 - Book 6:192
MARTIN, Sarah A to John W FOSTER on April 18, 1864 - Book 2A:204
Newer
MARTIN, Alta to James BOWLBY on August 7, 1915 - Book 8:345
MARTIN, Iva to Grand SELLARS on February 18, 1914 - Book 8:241
MARTIN, Lucille to Clover Hill BRANSTRATOR on February 28, 1936 - Book 14:72
MARTIN, Lurabelle to James Donel JORDAN on August 14, 1923 - Book 9:362
MARTIN, Mabel to Arthur R HOLLOWAY on August 16, 1913 - Book 8:193
MARTIN, Mae to Raymond ANTHONY on May 3, 1937 - Book 15:269
MARTIN, Margaret to Horace A ALDEN on August 3, 1935 - Book 13:347
MARTIN, Marie M to Guy D JOHNSON on April 7, 1929 - Book 10:449
MARTIN, Milla A to Clifford M ZIERER on June 13, 1925 - Book 9:461
MARTIN, Thelma L to Edgar W BOLTON on August 1, 1936 - Book 14:441
Whitley Co Marriages Grooms - Martin
MARTIN, Christopher C to Elizabeth COLEMAN on November 7, 1847 - Book 1:9
MARTIN, Claud W to Mary THOMSON on October 22, 1901 - Book 6:269
MARTIN, Claude A to Emma ANGLEMEYER on August 15, 1898 - Book 5:587
MARTIN, David H to Sarah A YOUNG on May 14, 1857 - Book 1:303
MARTIN, Frank to Alice MOCK on September 8, 1886 - Book 4:178
MARTIN, Hiram to Sarah E WALTON on September 8, 1863 - Book 2A:170
MARTIN, Ira to Nettie ANDERSON on January 1, 1893 - Book 5:162
MARTIN, Jay J to Mercy FLICKINGER on October 9, 1873 - Book 2:310
MARTIN, John to Sarah HALE on May 19, 1850 - Book 1:56
MARTIN, Milo S to Emeline YOUNG on October 7, 1869 - Book 2:8
MARTIN, Nicholas to Fanny HAAS on March 29, 1863 - Book 2A:151
MARTIN, Ralph to Stella LINN on March 26, 1910 - Book 7:484
MARTIN, Stephen A to Nancy FLICKINGER on October 11, 1877 - Book 3:62
MARTIN, Walter to Maude MILLER on April 19, 1905 - Book 7:109
MARTIN, Warren W to Sarah E ROBERTS on May 2, 1869 - Book 2A:578
MARTIN, Delbert to Irene WRIGHT on November 10, 1923 - Book 9:377
MARTIN, Donald B to Dorothy SALSBURY on December 9, 1933 - Book 12:281
MARTIN, Frank J to Hazel Marie BRODBECK on April 22, 1935 - Book 13:171
MARTIN, John R to Imogene GREEN on September 18, 1936 - Book 14:552
MARTIN, John T to Alfrieda PETOSKEY on May 28, 1935 - Book 13:211
MARTIN, Joseph E to Ella Mae RODY on August 14, 1937 - Book 15:482
MARTIN, Merl to Datha JUDAY on November 12, 1931 - Book 11:392
MARTIN, Pete J to Helen M SHEEAN on May 18, 1932 - Book 11:467
Index to Whitley County Marriage applications
Martin, Sarah Martha — Bride's Mother 1-196
Martin, Susan — Bride's Mother 2-182
Martin, Alice — Groom's Mother 3-86
Martin, Clara — Bride's Mother 3-159
Martin, Effie — Groom's Mother 3-168
Martin, George — Bride's Father 3-44
Martin, Ralph — Groom 3-156
Martin, Tobias — Groom's Father 3-156
Martin, Sarrah — Groom's Mother 4-92
1882 History of Whitley County
Page 220
William R. Martin was born September 1, 1837, and was, probably, the first white child born in the township. His father, Benjamin F. Martin, settled in the township in 1837, and died February 10, 1842.
The first election in the township was held at the residence of Benjamin F. Martin, and the voters thereat were Adam Egolf, Joseph Egolf, Henry Egolf, John Egolf, John H. Alexander, Nathaniel Gradeless, Benjamin F. Martin, Martin Overly, Peter Shriner, Daniel Hively, Jacob Hively, Jacob Shearer and Jacob Brumbaugh. One of the first (perhaps the very first) surveyors of the county was John H. Alexander, a son of John H. Alexander, the first settler in the township, of whom mention has been made. He served one term, but declined a re-election. The emoluments of the office of Justice of the Peace were not so great, in those days, as to prompt men to make use of every means that they could command, fair and unfair, to secure their election to that office, as is sometimes the case at the present day.
Whitley County Land Patents
LEECH, JOHN 32-N 10-E 06/26/1905 10909 IN3160__.349
LEECH, JOHN 32-N 10-E 08/01/1837 10909 IN3380__.328
MARTIN, BENJAMIN F 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8463 IN1580__.304
MARTIN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8464 IN1580__.305
MARTIN, BENJAMIN F 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8465 IN1580__.306
ROUSEAU, JAMES H 33-N 8-E 09/20/1839 21332 IN3590__.239
ROUSSEAU, REUBEN 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8482 IN1580__.323
MINER, BYRUM D 31-N 10-E 01/01/1850 28107 IN3720__.496
MINER, BYRUM D 31-N 10-E 04/10/1850 28200 IN3730__.081
MINER, ELON G 31-N 8-E 11/10/1840 24512 IN3650__.151
MINER, OTIS W 31-N 10-E 05/01/1849 27022 IN3700__.472
MINER, SAMUEL 32-N 10-E 08/20/1838 20007 IN3560__.377
MINER, SAMUEL 32-N 10-E 08/20/1838 21043 IN3580__.449
MINER, SAMUEL 32-N 10-E 09/20/1839 21433 IN3590__.340
MINER, SAMUEL A 31-N 10-E 01/01/1850 27625 IN3720__.077
MINER, SILAS C 31-N 10-E 01/01/1850 27607 IN3720__.059
Whitley County Death Records - Martin
Martin, A H ~ 14 Dec 1901 (WW:151 ~ Not Provided)
Martin, Aaron ~ 18 Jan 1928 (SH:192 ~ W1:32)
Martin, Ames L ~ 11 Nov 1927 (SH:192 ~ W1:32)
Martin, Esther ~ 27 Mar 1915 (P-2:211 ~ 2-B:4)
Martin, Ethel ~ 8 May 1908 (P-2:211 ~ SW 1:10)
Martin, Female (stillborn) ~ 23 Jan 1914 (P-2:211 ~ 2-A:86)
Martin, Frank ~ 12 Mar 1924 (SH:192 ~ 2B:95)
Martin, John E ~ 1 Jan 1908 (P-2:211 ~ City 1:1)
Martin, Male (stillborn) ~ 16 Sep 1916 (P-2:211 ~ SW 1:19)
Martin, Mercy Malinda ~ 9 Nov 1901 (WW:151 ~ Not Provided)
Martin, Nancy F ~ 20 Dec 1925 (SH:192 ~ 3:4)
Martin, Rosanna ~ 27 Mar 1910 (P-2:211 ~ 2-A:27)
Martin, Rosanna ~ 27 Mar 1910 (P-2:211 ~ City 1:8)
Martin, Sarah ~ 12 Apr 1925 (SH:192 ~ W1:28)
Martin, Sarah E ~ 3 Nov 1919 (P-2:211 ~ 2-B:53)
Martin, Walter, Jr ~ 24 Feb 1913 (P-2:211 ~ 2-A:72)
Martin, Warren A ~ 11 Jan 1928 (SH:192 ~ C1:78)
Whitley Co Obituaries
MARTIN, Anna A (see Trumbull, Mrs Lewis)
MARTIN, Archibald F ~ CCC ~ 18 Dec 1901
MARTIN, Archibald F ~ CCP ~ 18 Dec 1901
MARTIN, Archie J ~ CCP ~ 3 Aug 1910
MARTIN, Ephraim ~ CCC ~ 13 Mar 1878
MARTIN, Ephraim ~ CCP ~ 13 Mar 1878
MARTIN, John ~ CCC ~ 4 Aug 1897
MARTIN, John ~ CCP ~ 4 Jan 1908
MARTIN, John ~ CCCM ~ 10 Jan 1908
MARTIN, Mrs Archibald F (Roseann Scott) ~ CCP ~ 30 Mar 1910
MARTIN, Mrs Archibald F (Roseann Scott) ~ CCCM ~ 1 Apr 1910
MARTIN, Mrs J J ~ CCP ~ 13 Nov 1901
MARTIN, William ~ CCC ~ 6 May 1880
Whitley County CemeteriesROUND LAKE
Leech Infant — died December 18 1863 - son of S & D Leech — Round Lake
Leech James W — son of S & D Leech — Round Lake
Leech Nancy J — died February 9 185? aged 4 months 4 days -
daughter of S & D Leech — Round Lake
Leech Samuel S — died August 22 1859 aged 1 year 5 months 27 days -
son of S & D Leech — Round Lake
BLUE RIVER
Leach Dianah — died May 2 1902 aged 74 years 11 months 10 days 2 names
wife of S Leach - Samuel - Mother lot 72 — Blue River-A-12-9-2
Leach Samuel — died November 16 1881 aged 56 years 4 months 5 days 2 names
Dianah lot 72 — Blue River-A-12-9-1
Leech Frank — born 1877 died 1964 2 names Pearl lot 143 —
Blue River-A-1-10-2
Leech Ira E — born 1865 died 1924 lot 76 — Blue River-A-11-5-1
Leech James — died February 28 1879 aged 54 years 10 months 8 days -
Farewell my wife and children all
From you a father Christ doth call
Mourn not for me it is in vain
To call me to your sight again -
Past records state James' wife died one day before him and
is also buried here Broken stone lot 76 — Blue River-A-11-4-1
Leech James Austin — died August 25 1862 aged 6 years 6 months 8 days -
son of J & E Leech -
broken stone lot 76 — Blue River-A-11-3-1
Leech John W — born 1850 died 1891 2 names Maxia P his wife lot 76 —
Blue River-A-11-6-1
Leech Leila L — born 1858 died 1939 2 names William A — Blue River-B-5-4-1
Leech Maxia P — born 1856 died 1891 2 names John W lot 76 — Blue River-A-11-6-2
Leech Pearl — born 1885 died 1949 2 names Frank lot 143 — Blue River-A-1-10-1
Leech William A — born 1858 died 1934 2 names Leila L — Blue River-B-5-4-2
Leech Easter J — died May 10 1852 aged 1 year 4 days -
daughter of J & E Leech lot 76 — Blue River-A-11-2-1
NOLT
Diehlman Grace Leech — born 1888 died 1979 2 names Andrew — Nolt E-5-5-2
Hamilton Matilda C Compton — born 1860 died 1938 3 names William,
Leona Leech Mother stone — Nolt E-10-1-2
Hamilton William H — born 1861 died 1947 3 names Matilda, Leona Leech
Father stone — Nolt E-10-1
Leech Leona — born December 23 1880 died June 27 1932 3 names William,
Matilda foster daughter of WH Leona stone — Nolt E-10-1-3
South Whitley
Leach Daisey — died November 3 1876 aged 1 year 3 months 7 days - daughter of
MM & EJ — South Whitley-T-11-2-3
Leach Eldora E — died January 11 1875 aged 2 years 11 months 2 days -
daughter of MM & EJ — South Whitley-T-11-2
Leach Laura A — died January 18 1875 aged 2 years 2 months 11 days -
daughter of MM & EJ — South Whitley-T-11-2-4
Leach Wright — died January 12 1875 aged 1 year 5 months 1 day -
son of MM & EJ — South Whitley-T-11-2-2
Whitley County Deaths
Leach, Diana ~ 2 May 1902 (WW:136 ~ Not Provided)
Leach, Dianna ~ 2 May 1902 (P-2:188 ~ Busco 1:3)
Leach, Estella ~ 2 Dec 1887 (WW:136 ~ Not Provided)
Leach, Fred ~ 24 Feb 1892 (P-1:67 ~ 1-B:14)
Leech, Elizabeth ~ 20 Jan 1916 (P-2:189 ~ Busco 1:17)
Leech, Ira Elmer ~ 5 Feb 1924 (SH:175 ~ 2B:94)
Leech, Leona ~ 27 Jun 1932 (SH:175 ~ 3:82)
Linvill, David Goff ~ 18 Feb 1907 (WW:139 ~ Not Provided)
Linvill, David Swan ~ 9 Dec 1927 (SH:179 ~ C1:78)
Linvill, Edw Mitten ~ 14 Feb 1895 (WW:139 ~ Not Provided)
Linvill, Lewis M ~ 31 Mar 1896 (WW:139 ~ Not Provided)
Linvill, Lorena Hemmick ~ 19 Apr 1893 (P-1:68 ~ 1-A:116)
Linvill, Lorena Hernmrick ~ 19 Apr 1893 (WW:139 ~ Not Provided)
Linvill, Mae C ~ 25 Mar 1913 (P-2:193 ~ 2-A:58)
Linvill, Mae C ~ 25 Mar 1913 (P-2:193 ~ Busco 1:12)
Linvill, Martha Jane ~ 11 May 1914 (P-2:193 ~ 2-A:90)
Linvill, Martha Jane ~ 11 May 1914 (P-2:193 ~ City 1:25)
Linvill, Walter Hayes ~ 28 Feb 1925 (SH:179 ~ C1:68)
Linvill (or Linwell), Oren ~ 6 Jul 1909 (P-2:193 ~ 2-A:19)
Linville, Cornelius ~ 3 Jan 1904 (WW:139 ~ Not Provided)
Linville, Edward Mitten ~ 14 Feb 1895 (P-1:68 ~ 1-A:123)
Linville, Lewis M ~ 31 Mar 1896 (P-1:68 ~ 1-A:135)
Linville, Sarah F ~ 16 May 1912 (P-2:193 ~ 2-A:60)
Whitley County Guardianships
LEECH, John W. ~ 1910 ~ 0238
LEECH, Samuel ~ 1884 ~ 0468
Whitley County Landowners 1889 Plat Map
Leach, S. - - Section 19 - - Richland T31N R8E (8 acres)
Leech, A. - - Section 7 - - Smith T32N R10E (50 acres)
Leech, E. - - Section 17 - - Smith T32N R10E (31.16 acres)
Leech, J. W. - - Section 17 - - Smith T32N R10E (55 acres)
Linville, S. F. - - Section 7 - - Smith T32N R10E (58 acres)
Whitley County Land Patents
To see the actual Land Patent Go to: — BLM - General Land Office Records
You will need to click Search Land Patents. They may ask for your Zip Code Select these Setting: STATE — Indiana, COUNTY— Whitley, Patentee Last Name (Enter the Surname of the person you are seeking
LEECH, JOHN 32-N 10-E 06/26/1905 10909 IN3160__.349
LEECH, JOHN 32-N 10-E 08/01/1837 10909 IN3380__.328
MARTIN, BENJAMIN F 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8463 IN1580__.304
MARTIN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8464 IN1580__.305
MARTIN, BENJAMIN F 32-N 9-E 03/20/1837 8465 IN1580__.306
Whitley Co Marriage Abstracts
Charles Gaff Aladelpha Leech April 20, 1884 James Cunningham, J.P.
William Jacquay Fanny J. Leech November 5, 1882 Stephen H. Clark.
Aladelpha Leech Charles Gaff April 20, 1884 James Cunningham, J.P.
Fanny J. Leech William Jacquay November 5, 1882 Stephen H. Clark.
Whitley Co Marriage Application Index
Leach, Grace B — Bride 3-145
Leach, John — Bride's Father 3-145
Leech, Alice M — Bride's Mother 3-50
Leech, Fannie — Groom's Mother 3-274
Leech, Mariah — Bride's Mother 3-128
Leech Sarah F — Bride's Mother 1-27
Leech, Sarah F — Groom's Mother 4-265
Leech Sarah Frances — Groom's Mother 1-138
Whitley County Marriages
CARPER, Mordicai C Nancy LEECH February 18, 1891 4:577
GAFF, Charles Aladelpha LEECH April 20, 1884 3:634
JACQUAY, William Fanny J LEECH November 5, 1882 3:508
KAUFMAN, Carl L Grace B LEACH March 1, 1910 7:479
KRIDER, Ella J Ira E LEECH March 29, 1888 4:319
LEACH, John W Maxie RUCKMAN December 27, 1874 2:426
LEACH, Samuel Diana MARTIN July 1, 1849 1:38
LEACH, Stephen Mary A RIDINGER December 21, 1865 2A:297
LEACH, Walter Mary Joyce MCGUSHIN January 28, 1890 4:483
LEACH, Eliza Adam SCHAAF January 26, 1867 2A:401
LEACH, Grace B Carl L KAUFMAN March 1, 1910 7:479
LEACH, Sarah F Charles WINEBRENNER September 7, 1872 2:215
LEACH, Sarah F Cornelius LINVILL August 10, 1876 2:554
LEECH, Aladelpha Charles GAFF April 20, 1884 3:634
LEECH, Alice M James PENCE October 1, 1882 3:493
LEECH, Fanny J William JACQUAY November 5, 1882 3:508
LEECH, Nancy Mordicai C CARPER February 18, 1891 4:577
LEECH, Ira E Ella J KRIDER March 29, 1888 4:319
LEECH, James Elizabeth STREAN August 2, 1849 1:38
LEECH, William A Leila L PENCE November 4, 1882 3:508
LINVILL, Daisy M Irve G WEIDNER October 28, 1905 7:148
LINVILL, Josephine Ira ANDERSON September 10, 1896 5:444
LINVILL, Josephine D J Allen WILLITS December 3, 1885 4:129
LINVILL, Ottie A Lewis M LINVILL April 5, 1885 4:76
LINVILL, Sarah E Allen P MITTEN August 31, 1876 2:557
LINVILL, Arthur J Lura Marie DECK June 2, 1909 7:423
LINVILL, Cleveland H Mae C HOVARTER February 25, 1906 7:180
LINVILL, Cornelius Sarah F LEACH August 10, 1876 2:554
LINVILL, David S Lorena L HEMMICK June 1, 1887 4:240
LINVILL, David Swan Alta Cythia GREEN July 12, 1894 5:273
LINVILL, Lewis M Ottie A LINVILL April 5, 1885 4:76
LINVILL, Lewis M Ida m PINE November 8, 1892 5:147
LINVILL, Walter Hayes Elva Aldora JOHNSON June 24, 1906 7:207
LINVILLE, George W Sarah B ANDERSON January 26, 1905 7:94
LINVILLE, Daisy Charles W GRADELESS April 2, 1901 6:215
LINVILLE, Ora O Frank BECK July 18, 1900 6:141
MARTIN, Diana Samuel LEACH July 1, 1849 1:38
McGUSHIN, Mary Joyce Walter LEACH January 28, 1890 4:483
PENCE, James Alice M LEECH October 1, 1882 3:493
PENCE, Leila L William A LEECH November 4, 1882 3:508
RIDINGER, Mary A Stephen LEACH December 21, 1865 2A:297
RUCKMAN, Maxie John W LEACH December 27, 1874 2:426
SCHAAF, Adam Eliza LEACH January 26, 1867 2A:401
STREAN, Elizabeth James LEECH August 2, 1849 1:38
WINEBRENNER, Charles Sarah F LEACH September 7, 1872 2:215
Whitley County Obituaries
LEACH, Mrs Simon ~ CCP ~ 7 May 1902
LEECH, John W ~ CCC ~ 11 Feb 1891
LEECH, John W ~ CCP ~ 25 Feb 1891
LEECH, Mrs John ~ CCC ~ 25 Feb 1891
Noble County References
All Noble County references from the Noble County GenWeb Site.
Noble County Biographies
James M Applegate (deceased) was a native of Richland County, Ohio, born
October 23, 1829, a son of Isaac and Sarah (Davis) Applegate, and one of five
children. At the age of twenty he came to Indiana with his brother to teach
school, commencing in Green Township and following this calling through eleven
winters in his neighborhood, where he won many friends, being temperate and an
exemplary citizen. He was a Republican and held several township offices.
While serving in the army he contracted sickness, which resulted in death January
19, 1879. May 4, 1851 Mr. Applegate was married to Miss Sophronia Gray, the
daughter of Samuel and Ruth (Leech) Gray. She was born in Knox County,
Ohio February 17, 1831 and came to Noble County with her parents in 1835 and
assisted at the spinning wheel and other domestic duties. She received the common
education of her girlhood days. Mr. and Mrs. Applegate were favored by the birth
of seven children - Orlando (deceased), Manuel J., Harvey (deceased), Laura J.
(Now the wife of O. Fulk), Florence,- Clara G. and Firmer. Mrs. Applegate is
still living on the old farm consisting of 158 acres and has the esteem and
respect of a large circle of friends. Green Twp
Oliver Strong was born in Knox County, Ohio, February 20, 1826. He is a
son of Philander A. and Ruth (Leech) Strong, who were parents of two
children. When about two years old, his father died, and his mother married
Samuel Gray. She had by him thirteen children. From Knox County they moved to
Madison County, Ohio, and remained until the fall of 1835, when they moved to
Madison County, Ohio, and remained until the fall of 1835, when they moved to
Green Township. Here he commenced clearing and improving a place entered from
the government. For a number of years in order to successfully carry on farming
and stock raising, he was obliged to house the stock to keep them from the wild
beasts. Oliver Strong was reared on the farm, receiving the common education
of those days. He was married June 29, 1846 to Miss Eva Fulk of Swan Township,
her parents being among the oldest settler of that locality. They have had
eight children - Melissa, born March 13, 1847, now Mrs. Gilbert McDague;
Thomas J., born March 11, 1848, died November 1, 1850; Philander A., born
August 15, 1849, died November 21, 1850; George W., born August 19, 1850;
Henry C., January 23, 1852, married Magdalene Treese; Franklin P., born
May 3, 1853; James W., May 12, 1854, died July 21, 1854; and John C., born
October 26, 1856. Mr. Strong is a Democrat; has held several township
offices and has been a successful school teacher. Green Twp
Brown Russell M, 11 Jan 1921, Leech Dorothy B, Brown Marvin C, Struble Ruth J, 27 Jul 1943
Huddleston Dana L, 8 Nov 1970, Lewis Terry H, Huddleston Edward C, Leech Shirley, 66-10
Leech Dorothy B, 7 Jul 1925, Brown Russell M, Leech Clo E, Weitzel Leona L, 36-329
Wilson Herbert A, 11 Aug 1876, Collins Irma M, Wilson George, Leech Elizabeth, 26 Dec 1911
Winebrenner Edna, ca 1872, Benner Otis L, Winebrenner Charles, Leech Sarah F, 6
McDANIEL, Clarence L to Kathryn PHIPPS on August 24, 1935 - Book 13:401
McDANIEL, James H to Katie A WOODARD on November 13, 1913 - Book 8:219
ROSSMAN, William F to Olive MCDAVEL (MCDANIEL ?) on April 14, 1892 - Book 5:97
McDaniel Charles Loyd — born 1903 died 1977 - Frances — South Whitley-H-6-20
McDaniel Frances Marie — born 1913 died 1967 - Charles — South Whitley-H-6-20-2
McDaniel Elizabeth Coyle — born May 14 1920 died October 17 1987 — South Park-2-35-11
Descendants of Pierre Martin
Taken from gathere sources
and not to be trusted
Data fathered from Ancestry Files at http://www.familysearch.com:
This is totally undocumented. Some names were gathered from the
Heritage of Wilkes County, Wilkes Co Genealogical Society, 1982:
There is not documentation to these families as there are several
Martin family in Wilkes Co and Goochland and Fluvanna Co VANone of this should be trusted! Except the Huguenot Material.
The information on John Martin is direct from the Huguenot Register.
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JEAN MARTAIN / JOHN MARTIN
d. w. 12-Mar-1736; wp 15 May 1739 St. James Parish, Goochland Co., VA
m. to Margaret _____ [LeCazel] {possilbe dau of James LeCase) she m/2 John Four / Fore
Came to Virginia on the ship Peter & Anthony with the second ship of French Refugees
1700 settled in Manakintown.
Children: (as listed in father's will)
John; d by Mar 1735; m. to Mary _____ (possible dau of Moses Forcuron)
James; [eldest son] m. by 1727 to Janne _____
Peter; m. to Mary Ann Rapine
Judith; m/1 c1728/29 to Thomas Gèvandan; m/2 c1732 to Rène Chasteen
Jane;
REF: WITHERSPOON, Martinette Viley; My ancestors; a brief Account of the Ancestry
of Lister Withspoon and his wife Martinette Viley, 1922
CABELL, Priscilla Harris; Turff & Twigg Volume One The French Lands, Richmond, VA, 1988
[the above paragraphs on John Martin from page 174: Register of Qualified
Huguenot Ancestors of the National Huguenot Society, 4th Edition compiled
by Arthur Louis Finnell, Registrar General, 1995, page 174.]
Further Martin details at Huguenot Emigrants on the James River - Martin Family Part 1
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Pierre Martin/Peter Martin son of John Martin
born before 1700 in France married to
Mary Ann (Mariane Antone) RAPINE (Huguenot Ancestry) of Goochland Co VA
dau of Capt. Antone RAPINE born c1681 of Goochland Co Va
1. Henry Martin son of Peter Martin born c1736 Goochland, Va married
Sarah Bryan daughter of John and Nancy (Robins) Bryan of Penn.
born c1738 Virginia
1. Ensign Benjamin Martin son of Henry & Sarah (Bryan) Martin
born 8-Mar-1746 Albamarle Co., Va;
married 27-Aug-1766 Albamarle Co Va moved to Wilkes Co winter 1782
two miles west of Ronda NC on South side of Yadkin River
died 21-Oct-1821 Wilkes Co. NC
Listed in DAR Patriot Index Ensign Virginia with birth as 4-8-1746 VA & death as 10-31-1821 NC
buried Briar Creek Church Cemetery, Wilkes Co North Carolina
married 27-Aug-1766 Albamarle Co., Va
dau of