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The Van Meter Family of Whitley Co Indiana Contact: Donald Gradeless — Email: DrG@execpc.com — Family Research Pages ![]() William VanMeter 1807-1885 I photographed this portrait in 1969 at the home of William VanMeter in Churubusco. Older Reference Works on the Van Meter Family Also see the Selected Records of Phil Ruckman — — Kratzer Family The DuBois Family Association A genealogy of the Duke - Shepherd - Van Metre family from civil, military, church and family records and documents This works does contain a great number of errors But is the best source for many of lines. Huguenot Historial Society, New Paltz, NY Scott Van Metre's Van Metre Family Website Lineage of my Great-Great Grandmother America VanMeter Gradeless AKA: "Mary Gradeless" of Whitley County Indiana. Daughter of William VanMeter 1807-1885 __________________________
|Jan Joosten Van Meteren #250
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|Joost Jansen Van Metern 1656-1706 #101
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| |Maeyken Hendricksen #251
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|Jan Jansen 'John' Van Meter 1683-1745 #98
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| | |Charles Maximillian Des Fiennes #179
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| | |Christian Dubois #245
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| | | |Henrietta de Reignier De Boisleau #180
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| | |Louis Du Bois 1626-1693 #244
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| |Sarah Dubois 1662-1726 #102
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| | |Mathew Blanchan #247
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| |Catherine Blanchan #246
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| |Magdalene Jorise #248
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|Jacob Jansen Van Meter 1723-1798 #96
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| | |Hendrick 'Henry' Mollenauer #103
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| |Margaret Mollenauer #99
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|William Van Meter 1755-1808 #26
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| | |William Strode 1410-1499 #2992
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| | |Thomas Strode 1490-15xx #2978
| | |Edward Strode 1515-1555 #2974
| | |William Strode 1550-1592 #2972
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| | |Edward Strode 1629-1703 #2955
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| | | |Joan Barnard 1607-1649 #2960
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| | | | |John Smythes 15xx-1626 #3016
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| | | | |John Gonyngge 15xx-1572 #2970
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| | | | |John Guninge Alderman of Bristol 15xx-1645 #2963
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| | |Edward Strode 1691-1786 #100
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| |Letita Strode #97
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| |Eleanor ----- #2952
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|William Van Meter Jr. 1807-1885 #20
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| |Phoebe Hart #27
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America 'Mary' Van Meter 1860-1935 #17
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| |David Kratzer #28
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|Melinda Kratzer 1839-1913 #21
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|Elizabeth Brightbill 1808-1897 #2
For a history of the Early Van Meters check http://history.sloco.net/NJBio/V1.17-44.htm BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF THE First Congressional District of New Jersey, Pages 17-44 Zenas Gradeless #16 male b 26 Oct 1850 at Whitley Co IN d 12 May 1895 at Whitley Co IN f Nathan Gradeless #18 m Catharine Hively #19 m America 'Mary' Van Meter 1860-1935 #17 on 17 Feb 1877 at White Pigeon MI children 6 2) Charles Webster Gradeless 1881-1959 #8 4) Elmer Gradeless 1883-1935 #976 William Van Meter Jr 1807-1885 #20 male b 15 May 1807 at Pendleton Co VA (now WV d 1 Nov 1885 at Whitley Co IN f William Van Meter 1755-1808 #26 m Phoebe Hart #27 marriages 3 m widowed remarried Melinda Kratzer 1839-1913 #21 on 15 Jan 1859 at Whitley Co IN remarried child America 'Mary' Van Meter 1860-1935 #17 [Lots of other children not listed here]
William Van Meter 1755-1808 #26 b 1755 at August Co VA d 1808 at Pendleton Co VA f Jacob Jansen Van Meter 1723-1798 #96 m Letita Strode #97 marriages 2 m remarried Phoebe Hart #27 on 1795 at Monongalia Co VA child William Van Meter Jr 1807-1885 #20 [many children but only one listed here] Jacob Jansen Van Meter 1723-1798 #96 male b 16 Mar 1723 at Somerset Co NJ d 16 Nov 1798 at Elizabethtown Hardin Co KY f Jan Jansen 'John' Van Meter 1683-1745 #98 m Margaret Mollenauer #99 m Letita Strode #97 on 30 Aug 1741 at Frederick Co VA children 14 — 1) Eleanor 2) Abraham 3) Rebecca 4)
Susannah 5) Rachel 6) Eliz 7) Mary 8) Isaac 9) Margaret 10) jacob 11) John 12) Alcinda 13) William Van Meter 1755-1808 #26 14) Jacob ref Rev War PS PA p87-8 Desc of Chretien Du Bois
Jan Jansen 'John' Van Meter 1683-1745 #98 male b 14 Oct 1683 at Kingston NY d 1745 at Apequon, Winchester Frederick Co VA f Joost Jansen Van Metern 1656-1706 #101 m Sarah Dubois 1662-1726 #102 marriages 2 m Sara Bodine on 1705 at NJ widowed remarried Margaret Mollenauer #99 on 1710 at Somerset Co NJ children 11 — 1) Sarah 2) Johannes J 3) Maria J 4) Rebecca 5) Isaac 6) Eliz 7) Henry 8) Rachel 9) Abraham 10) Jacob Jansen Van Meter 1723-1798 #96 11) maudina ref Will dated 8-13-1745 Winchester Co VA proved 9-3-1745 shown children 44 Desc Chretian Dubois of Wicres France
Joost Jansen Van Metern 1656-1706 #101 male b 1656 at Meppelen, Province of Drenth, Holland d 13 Jun 1706 at Salen Co NJ f Jan Joosten Van Meteren
#250 m Maeyken Hendricksen #251 m Sarah Dubois 1662-1726 #102 on 12 Dec 1682 at Kingston NY children 11 — 1) Jan Jansen 'John' Van Meter
1683-1745 #98 2) Rebekka 3) Lysbeth 4) Isaac 5) Hendrix 1695 6) Racehl 7) hendrick 8) Abraham 9) Jacob 10) Malinda 11) Hendrick
Jan Joosten Van Meteren #250 male b Thielerwardt, Gelderland, Holland d c 1706 at Burlington Co New Jersey m Maeyken Hendricksen #251 at Holland
children 5 — 1) Lysbeth 2) Catherine 3) Geertje Janse 4) Joost Jansen Van Metern 1656-1706 #101 5) Gysbert Janse 1660 ref Arrived on Ship 'Fox' 12 Sept
1662 New Amsterdam from Tiederwelt Holland Will Filed Burlington Co NJ Owned 1835 acres near Somerville NJ
Whitley County Van Meter Family ![]() Son of William & Phoebe (Hart/Harp) VanMeter. died 1-Nov-1885 at Whitley Co Indiana. Married 1828 Pendleton Co Virginia to Mary Harmon, a native of Pendleton County Mrs. Van Meter died at her home in this township in 1841 On January 15, 1859, our subject married Melinda Cratzer, the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Brightbill) Cratzer, of Pennsylvania born Stark County, Ohio, February 17, 1839. Visit my Kratzer Family website. Six Children of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter: 1. Christina Van Meter b. 25 April 1824 Pendleton Co., Virginia 2. Phebe Van Meter, b c 1828 Pendleton Co., Virginia 3. Adam Van Meter, b 26-Aug-1830 Pendleton Co., Virginia 4. Rebecca Van Meter, b 1834 5. John Van Meter born b 1831 Ohio 6. Julia A. Van Meter, b 1837. Six Children of William & Melinda (Kratzer) VanMeter: 7. America Van Meter, born 12-Apri-1860 8. Scott Van Meter born 1861 Whitley County 9. Almeda Van Meter born 1864 Whitley County 10. Malinda M. VanMeter born 1866, Whitley County 11. William Van Meter born 1869 Whitely County 12. Alpha Van Meter born 1871 Whitley County Indiana ![]() Whitley County Van Meter Family Christina Myers, daughter of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter. b: April 25, 1824 Pendleton County, Virgina (now West Virginia) d: March 22, 1910 Columbia City, Whitley Co., IN. (See Obituary) Married June 22, 1848 in Whitley County Indiana (Whitley Co Marr 1:23) to Levi Myers b: Abt. 1820 PA. d. Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana 1882 1. Allen F. Myers b: 1850 IN. d: 1851 IN. 2. Winfield M. Myers b: 1852 d: 1855 3. William H. Myers b: 1854 d: 1855 4. Mary Ellen Myers b: April 1856 IN. 5. Naomi E. Myers b: June 1858 IN. 6. Charles Edward Myers b: June 16, 1863 Columbia City, Whitley Co., IN. 7. John Crist Myers b: Abt. 1866 IN. d: Bef. 1910 probably in 1906 Phebe Van Meter, daughter of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter. b c 1828 Married February 3, 1848 Whitley County Indiana (Whitley Co Marriages 1:11) to John DIFFENDARFER 1. William DIFFENDARFER b: Abt. September 14, 1853 d: November 22, 1854 Adam Van Meter, son of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter. b: Abt. August 26, 1830 Pendleton Co., Virginia (now West Virginia). d: March 15, 1857 Smith Twp. Whitley Co., IN. p in his twenty-seventh year. Rebecca Van Meter, daughter of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter. b: February 1834 OH. d: Aft. 1900 Married 5-October-1858 Whitley County Indiana to; Wilson R. Stirling b: July 1826 PA. Descendants have used Stirling, Sterling, Stirlen and possibly other variations. All appeared on Census records with Stirling so I am keeping that spelling here. I do have information on descendants. Wilson had 3 wives. Rachel Harrison was wife #1 whom he married on 30 Nov 1848. He was married but alone in 1850 Census. Wife #2 was Cynthia Grayless daughter of William and Rebecca (Waugh) Grayless. They married 1 Jan 1852 in Allen County Indiana. Children with Cynthia Grayless: 1. Josiah Stirling b: c 1853 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind. 2. Allen Stirling b: c. 1855 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind 3. Alfred Stirling b: 17 Aug 1857 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind Children with Rebecca Van Meter: 4. Mary Florence Stirling b: 9 May 1861 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind 5. Hattie Stirling b: Nov 1864 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind. 6. John G. Stirling b: May 1867 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind 7. Clara Stirling b: c 1869 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind. 8. Clark Stirling b: 1875 d: 1876 Lake Twp. Allen Co. Ind. John Van Meter born son of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter. born October 1831 Ross County, Ohio. appears in 1900 Census Union Twp died 24-January-1906 Married 14-August-1856 Whitley Co (Whitley Co Marr 1:269) to: Francis 'Fanny' (----) DePoy b: 24-October-1835 OH. Widow of Mr. DePoy died 18-February-1921 Whitley County Indiana Both are buried in Eel River Cemetery Section A Row 9 Adjoining tombstone is for Frank M. VanMeter 1875-1915 1. Arminda Alice 'Alice' VanMeter b: February 27, 1858 Whitley Co IN 2. Mary VanMeter b: Abt. 1860 IN. d: Aft. 1906 Resided in Chicago, ILL in 1906 3. Charles W. VanMeterb 1862 4. Orpha VanMeter born 23-June-1864 Julia A. Van Meter, daughter of William & Mary (Harmon) VanMeter. b 1837 (Mrs. David Hurd), who died in. 1866, leaving 3 children. Married 3-January-1858 Whitley County (Whitley Co Marr. 1:327) to: David H. Hurd b: Abt. 1830 NY 1. William Hurd b: Abt. 1859 2. 3. America Van Meter, daughter of William & Malinda (Kratzer) VanMeter. Born 12-April-1860, Smith Twp. Whitley County Indiana Died 24-June-1935, Thorncreek Twp. Whitley Co., Indiana MARRIED at White Pigeon, Michigan on 19 Feb 1877 to: Zenas Gradeless son of Nathan Gradeless and Catherine Hively Gradeless Family Lines are on the Waugh Family Website Born 26-Oct-1850 Thorncreek Twp. Whitley County Indiana Died 12 May 1895 Thorncreek Twp. Whitley County Indiana Visit the Gradeless Notes websites. 7 Children: 1. Infant Gradeless born 8-Dec-1877 died 8-Dec-1877 buried Concord Cemetery 2. Albert Allen Gradeless 1878-1902 3. Charles Webster Gradeless 1880-1959 4. David Gradeless 1882-1947 5. Elmer Gradeless 1883-1935 6. Cleveland 'Doll' Gradeless 1885-1939 7. Cecil Gradeless 1888-1960 Scott Van Meter, son of William & Malinda (Kratzer) VanMeter. Born 1861, Whitley Co., Indiana d. 11 Oct 1932, Whitley County Indiana buried at Riverview Cemetery, Eel Rivert Township, Allen Co., Indiana Married 8-January-1888 Whitley County Indiana. (Whitley Co Marr 4:311) to Mary E. Johnson daughter of James M. & Lydia (Zolman) Johnson. born 25-Oct 1868 Died 5 March 1944 1. Charles VanMeter born 28-Jan-1887 2. Theodore VanMeter born 24-Jan-1888 3. Arthur VanMeter 4. Anna Dove VanMeter born 13-Jan-1897 5. Gertrude M VanMeter born 1889 6. Florence VanMeter 7. William J. VanMeter Almeda Van Meter, daughter of William & Malinda (Kratzer) VanMeter. b. 10-April-1864, Whitley Co., d. 7-September-1945 Buried at Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen County Indiana Malinda M. Van Meter, daughter of William & Malinda (Kratzer) VanMeter. born 1-April-1866 Whitley County Indiana Died 19-January-1951 Buried in Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp. Allen Co IN William Van Meter, son of William & Malinda (Kratzer) VanMeter. Born 1869 died 1972 Buried at Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen Co., IN Married Lo Della ----- born 29-1878 died 11-April-1906 Alpha Van Meter, son of William & Malinda (Kratzer) VanMeter. born 1871 died 1951 buried in Eel River Cemetery, Section F Row 17 Married 2-December-1900 Whitley County Indiana to Clara Bell Emerick born 1880 died 1937. 1. Amie Opal VanMeter born 16-June-1901 2. Perry D. Van Meter born 1907 3. Earl A. Van Meter born 1911 4. William Van Meter 5. Mabel Van Meter Whitley County Van Meter Family Allen F. Myers, son of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: 1850 IN. d: 1851 IN. Winfield M. Myers, daughter of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: 1852 d: 1855 William H. Myers, son of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: 1854 d: 1855 Mary Ellen Myers, daughter of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: April 1856 IN. d: 1956 8 ch/6 liv by 1900 Naomi E. Myers, daughter of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: June 1858 Columbia Township, Whitley County Indiana Spelled as Meonice Meyers in the 1880 Census Columbia Twp Whitley Co IN married John Boggs and lived in Warsaw, Indiana Charles Edward Myers, son of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: June 16, 1863 Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana Aged 16 in 1880 Census Columbia Twp. Whitley Co., Indiana Lived in Denver Colorado in 1910. John Crist. Myers, son of Levi & Christina (Van Meter) Meyers b: c 1965 IN. Aged 14 in 1880 Census d: Bef. 1910 probably in 1906 William DIFFENDARFER b: Abt. September 14, 1853 d: November 22, 1854 William Elwood Lawrence, son of Arminda Alice & Michael E. Lawrence b: January 31, 1878 Union Twp. Whitley County, Indiana (1907 History of Whitley County, page 726) Shown as William C Larence in 1900 Census of Union Twp. living with grandparents d: August 19, 1879 in Union Twp., Whitley Co., Indiana Josiah Sterling b: Abt. 1853 IN. Allen Sterling b: Abt. 1855 IN. Alfred Sterling b: Abt. 1857 IN. Florence Sterling b: Abt. 1861 IN. Hattie Sterling b: Abt. 1865 John G. Sterling son of Wilson R. & Rebecca (Van Meter) Stirling b: May 1867 IN. Rosetta b: Abt. 1870 IN. 1. Sarah Sterling b: Abt. 1899 IN. 2. Paul Sterling b: Abt. 1901 IN. 3. Kenneth Sterling b: Abt. 1905 IN. 4. Florence Sterling b: Abt. 1907 IN. Clara Sterling b: Abt. 1869 IN. Arminda Alice 'Alice' VanMeter,daughter of John & Fanny VanMeter born on 27-February-1858 in Whitley County Indiana Died shortly after child birth February 7, 1879 in Union Twp. Whitley Co., IN. Married 11-Apri-1878 Whitley County Indiana (Whitley Co Marr 3:112) to (1907 History of Whitley County, page 725) Michael Elden Lawrence born June 2, 1855, Wayne County Ohio son of George and Eva Ann (Mowrey) Lawrence died April 09, 1940 in Columbia City, Whitley Co., IN. 1 William Elwood Lawrence b: January 31, 1878 Union Twp. Whitley County Michael Lawrence remarried to Iantha B. Cassel and had six more children: George Ray Lawrence, Perl Keller Lawrence, Victor Lyman Lawrence, Albert Lloyd Lawrence and Blanch Gertrude Lawrence. Mary VanMeter b: Abt. 1860 IN. d: After 1906 Resided in Chicago, Illinois in 1906 Married 19-August-1879 Whitley County indinaa (Whitley Co Marr 3:212). William H. JONES Charles W. VanMeter, son of John & Fanny VanMeter Born 7-October-1862 Whitley County, Indiana died on March 27, 1863 Whitley County Indiana age of 5M 20d Buried at Eel River Cemtery, Churubusco, Eel River Twp., Allen Co. Indiana. Orpha F. VanMeter, daugher of John & Fanny VanMeter b: 23-June-1864 died 5-January-1886 aged 21y 6m 12d Joseph R. MADDEN b: Abt. 1852 IN. d: Aft. 1920 Shown in 1880 Census living with John & Francis Van Meter William HURD b: Abt. 1859 Albert Allen Gradeless 1878-1902, son of Zenas & America (VanMeter) Gradeless Born 30 Dec 1878 Thorncreek Twp Whitley Co IN Died 28 Nov 1902 at Thorncreek Twp Whitley Co IN Obituary in the Columbia City Post 3 Dec-1902 Found Hung in mother's barn. Was found laying face down in the barn by brother Charles who just returned from divorce court. America Gradeless claims that Albert Anspaugh was responsible Buried at Concord Cemetery Smith Twp Whitley Co IN Charles Webster Gradeless 1880-1959, son of Zenas & America 'Mary' (VanMeter) Gradeless Born 18-October-1880, Thorncreek Twp. Whitley Co., IN Died 12-August-1959, Columbia City, Whitley Co., IN, Whitley Co. Deaths 6-16 Obituary in Columbia City Commercial Mail 12-August-1959 Marrried (1) 1901 to Daisy Mae Linvill. Visit my Linvill Family page. Divorced on 28-November-1902, Daisy Linvill remarried to Milton Hull remarried (2) on 30-July-1910 in Whitley County Indiana to Fannie Regina Hartman Gradeless 1886-1975 Fannie and Charles Gradeless buried in Nolt Cemetery One Child with Daisy Linvll: 1. Walter Irvin Gradeless 1901-1976 Seven Children with Fannie Hartman 2. Orpha Alice Gradeless Juillerat 1911- 3. Flossie Mae Gradeless King 1912- 4. Cecil Gradeless 1914-1914 5. Mildred Lucille Gradeless Langhor 1915- 6. Edith Catharine Gradeless Goings 1916-1979 7. Fern Elizabeth Gradeless Robinette 1919-1979 8. Evelyn Joan Gradeless Swartz 1928- David Gradeless 1882-1947, son of Zenas & America (VanMeter) Gradeless Born 02-February-1882 at Thorncreek Twp Whitley Co Indiana Died 03-March-1947 at Whitley Co., Indiana Married 07 Jan 1922 at Columbia City, Whitley Co. at home of Rev. L. A. Luckenbill, Paster, Church of God to Frances E. Hively 1895-1943 Obit CCP 4-Mar-1943 died at 11:45 pm Mar 3 1943 No children Elmer Gradeless 1883-1935, son of Zenas & America (VanMeter) Gradeless Born 13-June-1883, Smith Township Whitley Co IN Died 26-February-1935 at the Luckey Lake Hospital, Wolf Lake, Noble Co., Indiana Married 25 Dec 1906 in Whitley County indiana (Whitley Co Marr 1-270) to Emily Ruth McKinney Gradeless 1889-1972 Nine Children: 1. Thorrald Lynn "Smokey" Gradeless 1909-1964 2. Ralph Andrew Gradeless 1911-1993 3. Earl Glenwood Gradeless 1915- 4. Paul Cecil Gradeless 1917- 5. Lawrence Elmer 'Larry' Gradeless 1924-2004 6. Margaret Irene Gradeless Thomas 1919- 7. Lucille Ruth Gradeless Leffel 1922- 8. Thelma Louisa Gradeless Snyder 1926- 9. Lois Jean 'Jean' Gradeless Webb 1930- Cleveland 'Doll' Gradeless 1885-1939, son of Zenas & America (VanMeter) Gradeless Born 12-October-1885, Thorncreek Twp Whitley Co IN Died 03-July-1939, Thonrcreek Twp Whitley Co IN Single Never married. Shot himself. WC Deaths Book 4-58-78 Cecil Gradeless 1888-1960, son of Zenas & America (VanMeter) Gradeless Born 05-October-1888, Thorncreek Twp Whitley Co IN Died 29-March-1960, Whitley County Indiana World War I Veteran, Whitley County Death Cert. Book 6-36-67 Marred (1) 23 Oct 1917, Whitley Co Indiana to Clara Carmen Anspaugh Gradeless 1894-1950 ( Married (2) Aug 1951 Columbia City IN to Florence Maria Simon Gradeless 1900-1983 Four Children: 1. Betty Louise Gradeless Luther 1921- 2. Alfred Lee Gradeless 1924- 3. Clara Jean Gradeless Schuman (Twin) 1931-1986 4. Clifford Dean Gradeless (Twin) 1931- Charles VanMeter, son of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter Born Jan 28, 1887 Whitley County Indiana died October 5, 1906 whitley County indiana Buried at Riverview Cemetery, Allen County, Indiana Theodore VanMeter, son of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter born Jan 24 1888 Whitley County died Otober 28, 1904 Whitley County Indiana Arthur VanMeter, son of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter Merta VanMeter, daughter of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter Gertrude M. VanMeter, daughter of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter born 1889 died 1977 buried Riverview Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen Co., Indiana Married 19-October-1912 Whitley Co Indiana (Whitley Co Marr 8:131) to: Louis A. Wisel born 1880 died 1966 buried Riverview Cemetery, Churubusco (Allen Co.) 1. Jesse E. Wisel born 1915 died 1940 buried Riverview Cemetery adjoining parents 2. Evelyn I. Wisel born 1917 died 1917 buried Riverview Cemetery adjoining parents 3. James A. Wisel born 1922 died 1923 buried Riverview Cemetery adjoining parents 4. Louis Wisel Jr. born 1924 died 1925 buried Rivervied Cemetery Florence VanMeter, daughter of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter Married 18-Aug-1912 Whitley County Indiana (Whitley Co Marr 8:118) to Walter D. Ruckman 1. Phil N. Ruckman born 6-September-1919 2. Illa J. Ruckman born 29-March-1924, William J. Van Meter, son of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter Born 1894 died 1972 buried at Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Tw., Allen Co. IN next Parents Anna Dove Van Meter daughter of Scott & Mary (Johnson) VanMeter born 13-January-1897 Whitley County Indiana died 24-January-1954 at Lucky Hospital, Wolf Lake, Noble Co., Indiana Buried at Sparta Cemetery, Sparta Twp., Noble Co. Indiana. Obituary Married 20-November-1920 at Churubusco, Whitley County Indiana (Whitley Co Marr 9:191) to: Ross E. Madden son of Davie E. & Nellie (Priest) Madden born 25-August-1898, Green Township, Noble Co., Indiana Died on a Monday in January 1977, at Alfran Nursing Home Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana buried at Sparta Cemetery, Sparta Twp., Noble Co. Indiana. Obituary 1. Mary Madden 2. Donald Madden Amie Opal VanMeter, daughter of Alpha VanMeter and Clara Bell Emerick born 16-June-1901 Churubusco, Smith Twp. Whitley Co IN Died March 18, 1990, Miller's Merry Manor Retirement Home, Columbia City, Indiana Marriage 1: Roy Wagner, widowed marriage 2: Stanley Hurd 1. Paul Wagner 2. Earl Wagner 3. Mary Lois Hurd Perry D Van Meter, son of Alpha VanMeter and Clara Bell Emerick Born 1907 died 1948 buried Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen Co IN Married Berniece I. (-----) born 1915 Earl A. Van Meter, son of Alpha VanMeter and Clara Bell Emerick Born 1911 died 1953, buried Eel River Cemetery, Section F Row 20. William Van Meter, son of Alpha VanMeter and Clara Bell Emerick Mabel Van Meter, daughter of Alpha VanMeter and Clara Bell Emerick Whitley County Van Meter Family Paul Sterling b: Abt. 1901 IN. Kenneth Sterling b: Abt. 1905 IN. Florence Sterling b: Abt. 1907 IN. Walter Irvin Gradeless 1901-1976, Son of Charles Gradeless and Daisy Linvill born 17-November-1901 (WC Birth 4C-38) at Smith Township Whitley Co Indiana Died 02-August-1976 at Pierceton, Kocsiusko County Indiana Farmr and then operated Gradeless Greenhouse in Pierceton Indiana for 25 years. Marriage (1) 17-September-1919 in Marion, Grant Co Indiana (Clark Co Marriage License) Widowed 1947 Lela Mae Bare born 26-March-1902 Polk Twp. Huntington Co., IN died 1-Nov-1947 Polk Twp Wabash Co Indiana Walter and Lela Gradelss are buried in Andrews Riverside Cemetery Lot 39. Visit the Bare Family. Marriage (2) 17-February-1951 Macy, Indiana to Eileen Anne Miller Collier Shrom 1898-1995 1. Ila Louise Gradeless Stensel 1920-1982 2. Elizabeth Jane Gradeless Leach 1923- 3. Charles Edwin Gradeless 1925-1998 4. Harmon Willard Gradeless 1928-2002 5. Daisy Rebecca Gradeless 1942-1942 Orpha Alice Gradeless Juillerat Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 16 Feb 1911, Whitley Co IN Died at Whitley County, Indiana Married 20 june 1931 Whitley County Indiana to Donald W. Juillerat 1906- Four Children 1. James Eugene Juillerat 1933- 2. Kenneth Allen Juillerat 1936- 3. Rex Allen Juillerat 1938- 4. Linda Sue Juillerat Dingus 1947-1993 Flossie Mae Gradeless King, Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 31 Mar 1912 Whitley Co IN Married 22 Oct 1932 Whitley County Indiana Homer Richard King 1905-1991 Tombstones at Lakeview Cemetery, Larwill, Indiana No Children Cecil Gradeless, Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 31 Jan 1914, (WC Birth Book 6C page 32 #52-14), Whitley Co IN DIED ON: 31 Jan 1914 Mildred Lucille Gradeless Langhor, Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 14 Jan 1915, Troy Twp., Whitley County, Indiana married 14 Mar 1936, Whitley Co Indiana to Franklin Smith Langhor 1913- Adopted one child . Timothy Franklin Langhor (Adopted) 1947- ) Edith Catharine Gradeless Goings, Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 30 Jun 1916, (WC Birth Book 7C Page 18 Rec 150-16) Thorncreek Twp WC Died 25 Nov 1979, Huntington Hospital;Huntington, Indiana Buried at Garden of Memory, Marion IN Obituary Columbia City Commercial Mail 26-Nov-1977 Married 26-September-1941 Noble, County, Indiana to Everett DeWayne Goings 1906- 2 children 1. Elaine Carma Goings Tackett 1944- 2. Everett DeWayne Goings Jr. 1946- Fern Elizabeth Gradeless Robinette, Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 06 Oct 1919, ( Births Book 7C page 80 #173-19), Thorncreek Twp Whitley County Indiana Died 01 Jun 1979, Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne Allen Co IN Obituary Columbia City Commercial Mail 1-Jun-1979 buried South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, Indiana Married 20 Feb 1938, Whitley Co IN MARRIED TO: Harold Robinett 1916- 2 Children 1. Roger Lyn Robinett 1941- 2. Sharon Robinett Cox 1944- Evelyn Joan Gradeless Swartz, Daughter of Charles Gradeless and Fannie Hartman Born 19 Jun 1928, (WC Birth Book 9C page 5 #67-28) Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana Married 02 Jul 1948 Harold Leroy Swartz 1927- Four Children 1. Roxanna Susan Swartz Hodge 1950- 2. Ronald Eugene Swartz 1952- 3. David Allen Swartz 1954- 4. Debra Kay Swartz Whaley 1957- Thorrald Lynn "Smokey" Gradeless, son of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 03 May 1909, (WC Birth Book 5C Page 26 #88-09), Thorncreek Twp Whitley Co IN Died 04 Oct 1964, Silver Lake, Kenosha County, Wisconsin buried at Sparts Cemetery, Section 8 Row 7, Noble County, Indiana married 17-December 1927, whitley County, Indiana to Olive "Shorty" Caskey Gradeless 1909-1990 4 Children 1. Harry Roscoe Gradeless (Twin) 1929 2. Raymond Lee "Ray" Gradeless 1929- 3. Robert Russell "Bob" Gradeless 1930- 4. Dorrald Gwendolyn Gradeless 1932-1932 Ralph Andrew Gradeless, son of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 12 May 1911, (WC Births 5c-49 111-11), Columbia City IN Died 19 Mar 1993, Parkview Hosp Fort Wayne IN Farmer and B&O Railroad Engineer 34 yrs till 1975 Buried at Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, Indiana Married 31-January-1933, Rochester, Indiana Martha Elizabeth Smith Gradeless 1908- Two Children 1. ) Nancy Ellen Gradeless Leitch 1939- 2. David Lee Gradeless 1945- Earl Glenwood Gradeless, son of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 03 Jul 1915, ( WC Birth Book 6c page 51 #169-15), Troy Twp Whitley Co IN Lives Butler, IN 46721 married (1) 5-March-1938 Gas City, Indiana to Thelma Marie Grunawalt Gradeless 1919- (Divorced) married (2) 10 Oct 1967, Garrett, DeKalb Co IN Belva Ann Carnahan Gradeless 1913- Three Children 1. Steven Allen Gradeless 1945- 2. Thomas Earl Gradeless 1946-1946 3. Sandra Sue 'Sandy' Gradeless Guinn 1949- Paul Cecil Gradeless, son of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 10 Sep 1917 Troy Twp Whitley Co IN Lives Buchanan MI 49107 Married 28 Jun 1942, New Haven, Allen Co., IN Marjorie Alene Hickman Gradeless Three Children: 1. Ronald Paul Gradeless 1945-1945 2. Gerry Wayne Gradeless 1947-1947 3. Lucinda Azel 'Cindy' Gradeless 1953- Lawrence Elmer 'Larry' Gradeless, daughter of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 14 Jun 1924, (WC Birth Book 8c Page 57 Record 101-24) Troy Twp WC IN Died 13 Feb 2004, Mishawaka, Indiana Married (1) 18 Dec 1943, Mishawaka St Joseph Co IN to Mary Anne Sousley Gradeless 1924- (Divorced) Married (2) 1964, Adrian Mi to Pauline Mendez Gradeless 1940- (Divorced) Married (3) 1o-Aug-1974, Osceola, Indiana to Beverly Kay 'Bev' Hamilton Gradeless 1942-1999 Eight Children 1. Dennis Lawrence Gradeless 1944- 2. Kenneth Gene Gradeless 1947- 3. Lori Anne Gradeless Schultz 1953- 4. Ronald Larry 'Ron' Gradeless 1956- 5. Anna Marie Gradeless Sanchez (Adopted) 1963- 6. James Paul Gradeless 1965- 7. Christine Kay Gradeless (Adopted) 1965- 8. Elizabeth Marie Gradeless (Adopted) 1971- Margaret Irene Gradeless Thomas, daughter of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 10 Dec 1919, (WC Births 7c 8s #220-19), Troy Twp Whitley Co Living Lewisville, Texas 75057-4757 Married (1) : 14 May 1938, Columbia City Marion Otis Baker 1916-1947 (widowed) Married (2) 27 Mar 1948, Ernest Casper Home, South Bend, IN Warren Russell Thomas 1919- (Divorced) Three Children: 1. Judith Ann Baker Akins 1939- 2. Phyllis Ruth Baker 1942- 3. Melinda Louise Baker 1946- Lucille Ruth Gradeless Leffel, daughter Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney Born 14 Feb 1922, (WC Birth Book 8C p. 17 #29-22), Troy Twp Whitley Co IN Graduated Larwill High School Class of 1939 Married 10 Aug 1940, Coesse, Whitley Co., IN to Maurice Eugene Leffel 1920-2003 Two children: 1. Harold Eugene 'Hal' Leffel 1944- 2. Vicki Sue Leffel Ragle 1950- Thelma Louisa Gradeless Snyder, daughter of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney born 20 Jul 1926, Trop Twp Whitley Co IN Living Indianapolis, IN 46222 Married (1)28 Mar 1948, (WC Birth Book 8c page 86 #89-26), Mishawaka to Arnold Elmer Smith 1926- (Divorced) Married (2) 20 May 1960, Logansport IN to Blas A Davila 1930- (Divorced) Married (3) 17 Jan 1981, Las Vegas NV to Stephen Joseph Snyder (Annulled Nov 1981) Three Children 1. Arnold Terrence 'Terry' Smith 1948- 2. Jerrold Lee "Jerry" Smith 1951- 3. Carl Laurence Davila 1961- Lois Jean 'Jean' Gradeless Webb, daughter of Elmer Gradeless and Ruth McKinney born 05 Mar 1930, Troy Twp Whitley Co IN (WC Birth Book 9c page 25 #27-30) Lived 4050 Lucky Lane, Greenwood, IN 46142, (317) 881-2668 Married 09-June-1951 Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana to Edgar Lee Webb 1930- 5 Children: 1. Eric Lee Webb 1952- 2. Gary Alan Webb 1953- 3. Kristina Karin Webb Fisher 1958- 4. Marc Brian Webb 1960- 5. Scott Andrew Webb 1962- Betty Louise Gradeless Luther, daughter of Cecil Gradeless and Clara Anspaugh Born 24 May 1921, (WC Birth Book 1 page 57 #31-21), Columbia City IN Lived at 7925 S 200 E, Columbia City, IN 46725 Married 21 Sep 1940, (Whitley Co Marr License) Methodist Church-Huntington Indiana to Simon Luther Three Children 1. Luanne Luther 1946- 2. Lex Arden Luther 1949- 3. Melinda Sue Luther Lowe 1958- Alfred Lee Gradeless, son of Cecil Gradeless and Clare Anspaugh born 10 Jun 1924, (WC Birth Book 8C page 56 #96-24) Columbia Twp., Whitley Co., Indiana died Columbia City, Indiana Married 26 Mar 1948, Elizabethtown, Illinois to Elizabeth Jane Bitting Gradeless No Children. Clara Jean Gradeless Schuman (Twin), daughter of Cecil Gradeless and Ruth Anspaugh 03 Jun 1931, (WC Birth Book 9C page 41 #85-31), Columbia Twp, Whitley Co., IN Died 20 Dec 1986, Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne Allen Co IN Obituary Warsaw Times Union 22-Dec-1986 died 4:44 pm Buried in the South Whitley Cemetery Narried 10 Nov 1951, Oak Grove Methodist church, Whitley Co., Indiana to Lamar Schuman 1925- Four Children 1. Candice Ann Schuman Vardaman 1954- 2. Robert Dean Schuman 1958- 3. Renee Carman Schuman Duggins 1960- 4. Lynn Jean Schuman Dunlap 1962- Clifford Dean Gradeless (Twin), son of Cecil Gradeless and Ruth Anspaugh born 03 Jun 1931, (WC Birth Book 9C page 41 #86-31) Columbia Twp Whitley Co IN address; 5240 North Lakewood Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725. 260/691-2072 Married 09 May 1954, Oak Grove Methodist Church, Whitley Co Indiana to Constance Ann "Connie" Smith Three Childern: 1. Michael Dean 'Mike' Gradeless 1956- 2. Mark Allison Gradeless 1958- 3. Ann Kathryn Gradeless Stalcup 1963- Phil N. Ruckman, Son of Walter D. & Florence (VanMeter) Ruckman born 6-September-1919 m. Jo Ann ----- d. 21-Dec-1999 buried in Scipio Cemetery 1. Julia R. Ruckman Freson 2. Lynn A. Ruckman Chandler 3. Phil N. Ruckman Jr. Illa J. Ruckman, daughter of Walter D. & Florence (VanMeter) Ruckman born 29-March-1924, Noble County, Indiana Mary Madden, daughter of Ross E. and Anna Dove (Van Meter) Madden Married to Robert Haney lives at R. 4, Albion one son Donald Madden son of Ross E. and Anna Dove (Van Meter) Madden born 10 Jan 1934 Wolf Lake, Sparta Twp, Noble Co., Indiana Married to Lois J. Stults on 28 Dec 1954 Nobel Co., Indiana Lived at Rantoul, Illinois in 1977
Elizabeth Brightbill 1808-1897 (RN=29)
SEX: F BORN: c19 Sept 1808 PA
DIED ON: 15 Nov 1897 Union Twp, Whitley Co., Indiana
FATHER: ??
MOTHER: ??
NUMBER OF MARRIAGES: 1
MARRIED TO: David Kratzer (RN=28)
NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 2
1) Melinda Kratzer 1839-1913 m William VanMeter
2) Mrs. B. F. Hull of Columbia City
(1: 17 Nov 1897 Obit CC Post)
(2: Aged 89 Years 1 mo 26 days)
(3: Lived in Stark Co Ohio in 1839 where Melinda was born.)
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Allen County Indiana Will Records Volume 2 Page 118:
David Cratzer, Lake Twp
Heirs: Wife Elizabeth.
"Wish that the younger children may have
as much schooling as the older ones.
Date of Will: May 25, 1858
Probate Dates: June 7 1858
Executor: Wife
Witnesses: Jacob Diffendorfer, Francis Sweet
(Name spelled Cratzer / Kratzer.)
1880 Census of Whitley County Indiana Smith, Whitley, Indiana National Archives Film T9-0324 Page 395B William VanMeter Self M M W 76 WV Farmer WV WV Malinda VanMeter Wife F M W 41 OH Keeping House WV OH Scott VanMeter Son M S W 18 IN Farm Laborer WV OH Almeda VanMeter Dau F S W 16 IN At Home WV OH Malinda VanMeter Dau F S W 14 IN At Home WV OH William VanMeter Son M S W 11 IN Farm Laborer WV OH Alfred VanMeter Son M S W 9 IN Farm Laborer WV OH Union, Whitley, Indiana National Archives Film T9-0324 Page 473A John VAN METER Self M M W 47 OH VA VA Francis VAN METER Wife F M W 44 OH Keep House VA VA Joseph R. MADDEN SonL M M W 28 IN Farmer OH OH Orpha F. MADDEN Dau F M W 15 IN Keep House OH OH Andrew HALL Other M S W 53 VA Farm Hand VA VA Whitley County Estate Packets Name Reference Year Source/Guide VanMeter, Adam No Number 1857 Cemetery VanMeter, Almeda 3737 1945 Estate Index VanMeter, Arthur E-83-24 1983 Packet Number VanMeter, Charles S 8702-ES-011 1987 Packet Number VanMeter, Fannie 1590 1923 Kay Craig Index VanMeter, Malinda 1106 1914 Estimate VanMeter, Malinda M 4305 1951 Estate Index VanMeter, Perry D 4056 1948 Estate Index VanMeter, William 217 1885 Cemetery VanMeter, William E 9204-EU-28 1992 Packet Number VanMeter, William J E-72-84 1972 Packet Number Van Meter Family Records of Phil Ruckman
Whitley County Obituaries
Last Name: Wagner
First Name: Marbel
Middle Name/Initial: E
Date of Death: 09/21/1998
Birth Date: 01/17/1903
Other: Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco IN
Cemetery: Eel River Cem, Churubusco IN
Obituary Source: CCP; Sept 22,1997 pg 2 Sept 23, pg 11
Last Name: VanMeter
First Name: Alpha (Mrs)
Date of Death: 11/07/1937
Cemetery: Eel River Cemetery, Churubusco, IN
Obituary Source: CC Post: 11/8,10/1937 p. 1
Last Name: Van Meter
First Name: Arthur
Middle Name/Initial: B
Date of Death: 02/18/1983
Birth Date: 06/10/1904
Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary Source: CC Post: 02/18/1983 p. 2.
Last Name: Van Meter
First Name: Charles
Middle Name/Initial: S
Date of Death: 01/28/1987
Birth Date: 10/05/1906
Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary Source: Post & Mail: 01/29/1987 p. 8
Last Name: Van Meter
First Name: Helen (Mrs. Fred)
Middle Name/Initial: L
Maiden Name: Shatteau
Date of Death: 01/27/1986
Birth Date: 02/23/1899
Cemetery: Sorrow of Hope Cemetery
Obituary Source: Post & Mail; 01/28/1986 p. 5a
Last Name: Van Meter
First Name: Theodore
Date of Death: 01/24/1988
Birth Date: 10/28/1904
Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary Source: Post & Mail: 01/25/1988 p. 12
Last Name: VanMeter
First Name: William
Date of Death: 10/25/1942
Birth Date: 03/31/1869
Cemetery: Eel River Cemetery, Churubusco, IN
Obituary Source: CC Post; 10/26/1942 p.6 11/03/1942 p.2
Last Name: Van Meter
First Name: William
Middle Name/Initial: E
Date of Death: 04/10/1992
Birth Date: 02/16/1905
Cemetery: Eel River Cemetery, Allen County, IN
Obituary Source: Post & Mail: 04/11/1992 p. 2
Whitley County Marriages 1838-1910 - 1911-1938 VanMeter, Alpha Clara Bell EMERICK December 2, 1900 6:178 VanMeter, Amie Roy WAGNER June 16, 1921 9:229 VanMeter, Armenda Alice Michael LAWRENCE April 11, 1878 3:112 VanMeter, Christina Levi MEYERS June 22, 1848 1:23 VanMeter, Dove Ross MADDEN November 27, 1920 9:191 VanMeter, Florence P Walter D RUCKMAN August 18, 1912 8:118 VanMeter, Gertrude Lewis WISEL October 19, 1912 8:131 VanMeter, John Frances DEPOY August 14, 1856 1:269 VanMeter, Julia David H HURD January 3, 1858 1:327 VanMeter, Mary M William H JONES August 19, 1879 3:212 VanMeter, Myrtle Edward McCAUSLIN November 9, 1911 8:53 VanMeter, Orpha F Joseph R MADDEN November 13, 1879 3:238 VanMeter, Phebe John DIFFENDARFER February 3, 1848 1:11 VanMeter, Rebecca Wilson R STERLING October 5, 1858 1:358 VanMeter, Scott Mary JOHNSON January 8, 1888 4:301 From the records of Augusus Wych Roberson Coffin Maker and Undertaker and David A. Roberson, Sr., His son Eel River Twp., Allen County, Indiana ca 1858-1932 [Van Meter, Chas. W.] March 28, 1863 John Van Meter Der to A. W. Roberson four dollars for his child's coffin. [died Mar. 27, 1863, aged 5m 20 d, son of J. & F. Van Meter - Eel River Cemetery A-10] VanMeter, John January 28, 1906 To John VanMeter for one fine state casket & robe & ruff box & hearsing. all complete $95.00 Van Meter, Scot October 12, 1932 To one fine oak csket & ruff box $225.00. one pair slippers $3.00. embalming $10.00. hearsing and all complete for Scot VanMeter VanMeter, child To one fine white couch casket for William VanMeter little babe. all complete. $25.00 Sonday Funeral Home Records, Churubusco, Indiana 1906-1932
VAN METER, John--b. Ohio, m. DEPOY, Frances (Bicholis
Depoy and Henrietta Taylor) b. 24 Oct. 1845, Ohio, d.
19 Feb 1921, pb. Eel River
VAN METER, Mabel M.--see Wagner Charles M.
VAN METER, Malinda--b. 17 Feb. 1839, d. 20 Aug. 1913, pb.
Concord
WAGNER, Charles M.--b. Pauldng Co., Ohio; m. VAN METER,
Mabel M., b. Whitley Co.; Ch.--Jean and Janice 1927
WAGNER, Jean and Janie--d. 12 May 1927, pb. Eel River
Sonday Funeral Home Records, Churubusco, Indiana 1933-1950
Van Meter, Almeda--William Van Meter and Malinda Cratzer) b. 10
April 1864, Whitley Co., d. 7 Sept. 1945, pb. Eel River
Van Meter, Scott--b. Ind.; m. Johnson, Mary E. (James Johson and
Hannah Oaks) b. 25 Oct. 1868, Whitley Co., d. 5 Mar. 1944,
pb Riverview
Van Meter, William--b. Pa.; m. Cratzer, Malinda, b. pa., ch.--
Almeda 1864-1945
Krider Funeral Home Records, Churubusco, Indiana 1930-1980
Van Meter, Malinda
dau of: Wm. Van Meter and Melinda Cratzer
b. 1 April 1866 Indiana
d. 15 January 1951 Eel River Cemetery, Churubusco, Indiana
Brother: Alpha
Whitley County Will Record 2 Page 529. William VanMeter of Smith Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To John VanMeter, son; Christina Myers, daughter; Phebe Diffendaffer, daughter; Rebecca Sterling, daughter; Heirs of Julia Ann Hurd, my dec. dau.; Scott VanMeter, son; Alfred VanMeter, son and his heirs; William VanMeter, son; Melinda VanMeter, wife; America Gradeless, daughter; Almeda VanMeter, daughter; Melinda VanMeter, daughter. Ex. nom. Stephen H. Clark of Union Township (Whitley Co., Ind.). Signed 18 January 1878. William (his X mark) Van Meter (SEAL). Wits. Stephen H. Clark (SEAL), James A. (his X mark) Cramer (SEAL). Sworn to and subscribed on 23 November 1885. Codicil dated 18 January 1884 names Scott, son; daughters: Christina, Phebe, Rebecca, Heirs of Julia, America, Almeda, Melinda May. Wife Melinda. Signed William (his X mark) VanMeter. Wits. Stephen H. Clark (SEAL), James A. (his X mark) Cramer (SEAL). Sworn to and subscribed on 24 November 1885 before James H. Harrison, Clerk. [See Record 3 Page 39. for contested will] Index to Transcribed Death Records Whitley County, Indiana 1882-1930 http://www.kinexxions.com/deaths/ VanMeter, Fannie ~ 19 Feb 1921 (SH:310 ~ 2B:65) VanMeter, Irena ~ 13 Oct 1906 (WW:240 ~ Not Provided) VanMeter, John ~ 24 Jan 1906 (WW:240 ~ Not Provided) VanMeter, Lodella ~ 11 Apr 1906 (WW:240 ~ Not Provided) VanMeter, Malinda ~ 20 Aug 1913 (P-2:330 ~ 2-A:79) VanMeter, Malinda ~ 20 Aug 1913 (P-2:330 ~ Busco 1:15) VanMeter, Scott ~ 11 Oct 1932 (SH:310 ~ 3:85) Index to Guardianships Whitley County, Indiana 1844-1925 http://www.kinexxions.com/guardianships/ VanMeter, Frances ~ 1888 ~ 0582 VanMeter, John ~ 1895 ~ 0104 VanMeter, William ~ 1887 ~ 0528 Index to Digest of Obituaries 1856-1910 http://www.kinexxions.com/raber/ DAVIS, (see Van Meter, Mrs William) LAWRENCE, Christian ~ No Paper ~ No Date LAWRENCE, Ellen (see Gongwer, Mrs Philip) LAWRENCE, Etta ~ CCP ~ 29 Jan 1902 LAWRENCE, George B ~ CCP ~ 21 Mar 1906 LAWRENCE, George B ~ CCCM ~ 23 Mar 1906 LAWRENCE, John A ~ CCP ~ 22 Nov 1899 LAWRENCE, John A ~ CCC ~ 29 Nov 1899 LAWRENCE, John J ~ CCP ~ 14 May 1910 LAWRENCE, Mary Ann (see Mowrey, Mrs William) LAWRENCE, Milo ~ CCCM ~ 15 Feb 1907 LAWRENCE, Mrs Henry H (Eunice Mowrer) ~ CCP ~ 20 Feb 1904 LAWRENCE, Mrs Henry H (Eunice Mowrer) ~ CCC ~ 24 Feb 1904 LAWRENCE, Mrs John A ~ CCP ~ 8 Feb 1888 LAWRENCE, Mrs John A ~ CCC ~ 9 Feb 1888 LAWRENCE, Mrs Michael (Arminda Alice VanMeter) ~ CCP ~ 12 Feb 1879 LAWRENCE, Myron Lee ~ CCC ~ 20 Feb 1895 LAWRENCE, Myron Lee ~ CCP ~ 27 Feb 1895 LAWRENCE, Nancy (see Winters, Mrs George) LAWRENCE, Shilo W ~ CCC ~ 5 Feb 1890 MYERS, A W ~ CCC ~ 18 Feb 1903 MYERS, Christian ~ CCC ~ 6 May 1896 MYERS, Eldon W ~ CCN ~ 25 Feb 1862 MYERS, Georgia Luella ~ CCP ~ 6 Feb 1895 MYERS, Grandmother ~ WCC ~ 27 Nov 1873 MYERS, Harriett (see Patterson, Mrs C W) MYERS, Jacob ~ CCP ~ 10 Jul 1872 MYERS, Jennie (see Sthair, Mrs Barton) MYERS, John H ~ CCC ~ 12 Jul 1893 MYERS, John H ~ CCP ~ 12 Jul 1893 MYERS, John H ~ CCCM ~ 26 Sep 1906 MYERS, John H ~ CCP ~ 26 Sep 1906 MYERS, Joseph ~ CCP ~ 24 Oct 1900 MYERS, Mary ~ CCC ~ 21 May 1885 MYERS, Mrs Amos (Cora O Jones) ~ CCP ~ 28 Oct 1896 MYERS, Mrs Christian (Catherine Abbott) ~ CCP ~ 8 Nov 1905 MYERS, Mrs Elmer (Maude) ~ CCCM ~ 13 Mar 1908 MYERS, Mrs G W ~ WCC ~ 8 May 1873 MYERS, Mrs Joseph (Malinda Banta) ~ CCC ~ 11 Jul 1900 MYERS, Mrs Levi (Christina VanMeter) ~ CCP ~ 23 Mar 1910 MYERS, Mrs Levi (Christina VanMeter) ~ CCCM ~ 25 Mar 1910 MYERS, Ursula Jane (see Egolf, Mrs Jeremiah) MYERS, Ursula Jane (see Egolf, Ursula Jane) VAN METER, John ~ CCP ~ 27 Jan 1906 VAN METER, John ~ CCCM ~ 2 Feb 1906 VAN METER, Mrs William (nee Davis) ~ CCP ~ 14 Apr 1906 VAN METER, William ~ CCC ~ 20 Nov 1885 Albion High School Graduates http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ VanMeter Jeanette 1966 VanMeter Suzanne K 1965 http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ Elkhart Twp 35a-51a VanMeter William 26, Lois 18. 47a-95 http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ Name Date Father Mother Book-Page Buchanan Female 3- 6-1921 Walter VanMeter Florence A11-20 Ruckman Illa J 3-29-1924 Walter D VanMeter Florence A11-80 Ruckman Phil N 9- 6-1919 Walter VanMeter Florence A10-95 VanMeter Carl W 12-15-1910 William C Hetrick Lois E A8-80 VanMeter Charles W 10-14-1929 Marion E Cramer Lila M A12-71 http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ VanMeter Marion - VanMeter Bernice - 10 Jul 1924 - bk 17 http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ Bride/Groom Born Spouse Father Mother Book-Page/Date Bostetter Martin J 1 Jul 1890 VanMeter Ethel Bostetter John Frada Minnie 8 May 1913 Buchmeier James R 16 Dec 1958 VanMeter Sherri R Buchmeier Richard F Shirk Donna J 26 Jul 1980 Cramer Lila M 27 Jul 1910 VanMeter Marion E Cramer Charles A Owen Alma E 23-313 Gawthrop Helen R 29 Aug 1946 Tucker Roger H Gawthrop Max A VanMeter Letha M 60 Hemmick Geoffrey K 21 Aug 1978 VanMeter Dora C Hemmick Geoffrey K Richcreek Donna L 12 Aug 2000 Hetrick Lois E 20 Apr 1891 VanMeter William C Hetrick John Devenbaugh Mary 12-120 Hizer Harry J 17 Apr 1892 Noe Georgia Hizer Henry VanMeter Mary 16 Aug 1917 Lawson Michael A Jr 2 Feb 1978 Click Darla D, Lawson Michael A VanMeter Vickie 19 Jul 1996 Lightner Matthew T 16 Jan 1969 VanMeter Hope L Lightner Fred H Clemes Betty A 20 May 1995 Madden Donald 10 Jan 1934 Stults Lois J Madden Ross VanMeter Anna D 28 Dec 1954 Moeller Eric G 23 Apr 1976 VanMeter Elanna Moeller Martin A Smith Betha A 12 Jul 1997 Newland Larry G 12 Oct 1949 Nilan Nancy L Newland Carroll L VanMeter Flora E 5 Aug 1995 VanMeter Dora C 10 May 1981 Hemmick Geoffrey K VanMeter Thomas E Carey Judy E 68-211 VanMeter Elanna 7 Oct 1978 Moeller Eric G VanMeter Thomas E Carey Judy E 66-179 VanMeter Ethel A 17 Jan 1891 Bostetter Martin J VanMeter Leander Billings Adella 14 VanMeter Hope L 24 Dec 1973 Lightner Matthew T VanMeter Thomas E Carey Judy E 64 VanMeter Marion E 23 Jan 1904 Cramer Lila M VanMeter William Davis Ladella 30 Aug 1928 VanMeter Sherri R 18 Sep 1959 Buchmeier James R VanMeter David Jr Kanning Alvena E 55-246 VanMeter William C 27 Feb 1885 Hetrick Lois E VanMeter George W -- Anna 2 Feb 1910 Wagner Paul 24 May 1931 Metzger Janice E Wagner Roy VanMeter Amie O 19 May 1951 http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/Martha/Maindex.htm Kanning Alvena E VanMeter David Jr 20 Jul 1946, Soest VanMeter David Kanning Alvena E 20 July 1946, Soest http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/
Campbell Garl M, 75, of R. 8, Big Lake, Columbia City, died aFeb. 3, at Whitley County Hospital. He was born April 5, 1912 in Huntington County to Otis and Bessie VanMeter Campbell. He retired in 1974 from Transport Motor Express of Fort Wayne after 25 years as a mechanic. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was married July 1, 1961 in Fort Wayne. His wife, Elsie Mae, survives, with a daughter, Mary (Scottie) Leavitt of R. 1, St. Joe; three stepsons, David, John and Jerry Buckles, all Fort Wayne; two stepdaughters, Sharon Kimmel, R. 4, Columbia City, and Sandra Buckles of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Carmen Wilson and Garth Leavitt; one great-grandson, Brendan Wilson; a brother, Warren of R. 3, Fort Wayne; a half-brother, George Hill of Chicago; and two half-sisters, Nora Hill and Phyllis Stevens of Huntington. A son, Ronald, is deceased. Arrangements were made by DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral (end of clipping) + 2-3-1986 http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ Rogers Amanda R, d. 3-2-1916. Fd: 3-28-1916. Bro: John Rogers. Bequeath: Mrs. Charles Hauck, Mrs. George Black, John Harris. Nie: Eva Shew, Mathilda Walton, Amanda I Zeigler, Della VanMeter, Laura Barlow. http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/ Rogers Amanda R, Other: Charles Hauck, Mrs. George Black, John Harris; Nie: Eva Shew, Matilda Walton, Amanda I Zeigler, Della VanMeter; Bro: John Rogers. bk 6 ====================================================================== LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE SCH. ====================================================================== Jennings Twp Page 219B 28 17 - VanMeter William S. 23 M Physician Ind 29 17 - VanMeter Elizth 20 F 20th Aug 1850 ====================================================================== LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE SCH. ====================================================================== Waterloo Twp Page 231B 2 184 - VANMETRE Joel 25 M 3 184 - VANMETRE Louisa 22 F Ind 4 184 - VANMETRE William D. 8/12 M Ind 2 Sept 1850 Samuel Little ======================================================================= LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE SCH. ======================================================================= Jackson Twp page 288B 18 105 105 VanMeter John 58 M Teamster 800 Va 19 105 105 VanMeter Nancy 56 F Md 20 105 105 VanMeter B. F. 17 M Laberour Ind X 21 105 105 VanMeter Henrietta 13 F Ind 22 105 105 VanMeter Nancy B. 18 F Ind X
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:49:47 EST
From the Index to the George Rogers Clark Papers:: http://my.execpc.com/~sril/clark.htm From: JSClifft@aol.com:
You did not mention if you had seen the Haw book, but if you did your research 30 years ago you might have missed it. The Haw family married into the Swank, Goodin, Vernon and Moore Families.....all entangled many times and connected to the Van Meters in several ways. September 8, 2001: From: Linnea Klee - ILlee@woolklee.com Rebecca Van Meter Stirling and Ezra Van Meter Family History - 7 Sep 2001 Compiled by Linnea Back Klee 1.5 Isaac Van Metre (son of Jan Jansen Van Meter [1683-1745] and Margaret Mollenauer [1687-1745]) Birth Date: 3 Jun 1713 Birth Place: Frederick County, VA ®150 or Somerset Co. NJ ®155 Death Date: 3 Sep 1745 Death Place: Frederick County, VA ®150 Notes: Frederick County, VA was formed in 1734 from Orange County. Apple orchards were a major early industry. According to Professor Virgil A. Lewis, who contributed to John T. Harris' "Historical Sketch of West Virginia," "In 1725 John Van Metre, an Indian trader from the Hudson river, traversed the lower Shenandoah, Upper
Potomac and South Branch Valleys, but the honor of fixing the first home in the state was reserved for another.
This was Morgan ap Morgan [sic] who, in 1727, reared his cabin on the site of the present village of Bunker Hill,
in Mill Creek magisterial district in Berkeley County....In 1730, Isaac Van Metre, son of the explorer received
from Governor William Gooch a grant for a large body of land chiefly in what is now Berkeley and Jefferson
counties. A part of this he sold to Joist Hite, who, in 1732, brought sixteen families from York, Pennsylvania,
all of whom settled in the Lower Shenandoah Valley." (pp.315-316)
---------------------------------------- Birth Date: Feb 1834 ®103 Birth Place: Lancaster, Fairfield Co. OH ®150 Burial Date: 1905 ®193 Burial Place: Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen Co., IN Notes: In the 1880 Census, Rebecca's parents are reported to be from Pennsylvania (but this may just be duplicating Wilson's entry), and from VA in the 1900 Census. Her age is incorrectly reported in 1870 as 43, when Wilson was 43. In 1880 she is reported as 46. In 1900, her birthdate is given as Feb. 1834 In the 1850 U.S. Census, Rebecca VanMeter, 20, born in OH, lived with Priscilla VanMeter, 58, born PA, John VanMeter, 27, Farmer, born OH, William L. VanMeter, 15, born OH, Jesse Brown, 23, farmer, and his wife and two children, and William Clark 18, farmer. They lived in Walnut Township, Fairfield County, OH. ®130 My data on Rebecca makes her 16, not 20, in 1850. Died in 1904 and buried in Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen Co., IN with husband, and son, 1875-1876. ®194 Spouse: Wilson R. Stirling ®101 Birth Date: 26 Jul 1826 ®149 Birth Place: PA Death Date: 1905 Burial Date: 1905 Burial Place: Eel River Cemetery, Eel River Twp., Allen Co., IN Occupation: Farmer Spouse Father: Samuel Stirling (Stirlen) ®149 (1802-1865) Spouse Mother: Delilah Craig ®149 (1803-1872) Spouse Notes: Wilson R. Stirling is listed in 1850 in the U.S. Census for Wayne Co. OH: ®117 Betsey M. Mahan 43 F born O Susanna Mahan 14 F born O Wilson R. Stirling 24 M Farmer born O Wayne County was on the "Great Trail" or "Great Path" migration route directly from Pennsylvania through Ohio. ®143 In 1860, Wilson R. Stirling, 33, wife Rebecca, 26, sons Josiah, 7, Allen, 5, and Alford L., 2, lived in Lake Township, Allen County, IN near Arcola. Wilson was born in PA; Rebecca in OH; and the children in IN. Wilson was a farmer with real estate valued at $3,300 and personal property of $700. George Ruby, 18, lived with them and was a laborer. Immediate neighbors were Benjamin Mieser and family, farmer, and John G. Clapsaddle and family, a preacher. Most residents of the community were farmers. ®128 In 1870, W. R. Sterling, 43, is listed as a farmer in the same community, with wife, Rebecca, 43, who keeps house, Allen, 15, Alfred, 12, Mary, 9, Hattie, 5 |