This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BYNUM, CUSHMAN, ISENHOWER, LESTER, TITUS, WEBSTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9868/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 4, 1941, Volume LXVI, Number 6, Page 1, Column 3, "Pioneer Resident of Bloomfield Succumbs." [Transcribed on December 22, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Funeral services for Mrs. Emma WEATHERWAX, 91 years old, one of Greene County's oldest residents, who died at 11:00 o'clock Saturday night in her home in Bloomfield. Services were held Monday afternoon in the Bloomfield Methodist Church, with burial in the Grandview Cemetery. She was a member of this church. Mrs. WEATHERWAX was born on April 4, 1850, in Bloomfield, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis D. LESTER. She had taken pride in the fact that she had never lived out of sight of the Greene County Court House. She had been ill but a short time before her death. Her father, Willis LESTER, was a pioneer resident of Greene County, who came to Bloomfield from South Carolina. He remained in Bloomfield for many years and was a proprietor of a Bloomfield general store. He served as judge of the Greene County Court for 17 years and at one time was postmaster of Bloomfield. Mrs. WEATHERWAX was the last surviving member of her family. Her husband, George WEATHERWAX, passed away a number of years ago. It is recalled by a Bloomfield resident that Mrs. WEATHERWAX'S oldest brother, Peter LESTER, died 72 years ago. Only surviving relatives are two nephews, Dr. Harry R. ISENHOWER and John W. CUSHMAN, both of Bloomfield, and three nieces, Mrs. A. B. TITUS, and Mrs. Emma C. BYNUM, of Bloomfield, and Mrs. Ella WEBSTER, of Lyons. The Kidd Undertaking Company was in charge of arrangements. - Link to the Obituary of her brother, James Reed LESTER [1852IN-1911IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4012/mb.ashx - Link to an 1908 Biography of her brother, Peter S. LESTER [1839IN-1869IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2152/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: HAYWOOD, MEEKS, POPE, SHERTZER, TRENT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9867/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, March 18, 1937, Volume LXI, Number 20, Page 1, Column 6, "Samuel B. Shertzer Dies at Home Here." [Transcribed on December 22, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Samuel B. SHERTZER, seventy-eight years old, widely known in Greene County as a druggist of Bloomfield, died Sunday night at his home on Seminary Street. He had been in failing health for the last few years and his condition had been serious for the last year or more. He was a painter and paper hanger by trade, but many years ago gave up his trade to become the proprietor of a drug store in Bloomfield, which he retained until a few years ago when he was compelled to give it up on account of declining health. He was one of the oldest members of the Knights of Pythias lodge and for half a century had been a member of the Bloomfield Presbyterian church. His entire life was spend in this community. Surviving besides the widow are three children, Carl SHERTZER, of Bloomington, Indiana, and Frieda and Winfield SHERTZER, at home; grandchildren: two sisters, Ida TRENT, of Worthington, Mrs. Maggie POPE, and a brother David SHERTZER, of Bellingham, Washington, and the following half-brothers, Walter, Reuben and Edwin SHERTZER, all of Bloomfield, and Theodore SHERTZER, of Bloomington, and two half-sisters, Huldah BUCKNER, of Linton, and Mrs. Josephine MILLER, Arthur, Illinois. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were in charge of Rev. Jack MASTERS, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, former pastor of the local Presbyterian Church, and burial took place in Grandview Cemetery. - 1880 US CENSUS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Richland Township, Town of Bloomfield, Roll T9, Page 123C, Line 32: SHUTZER, Samuel (w, m, 21, Boarder, s, painter, IN, PA, PA) enumerated in John J. HARDY, boarding house. - Link to the Obituary of his wife, Harriet Celestia (HAYWOOD) SHERTZER [1864IN-1944IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9866/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his sister, Ellen Jane (SHERTZER) CHIPMAN [1853PA-1932IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/6156/mb.ashx - Link to a Death Notice for his father, William SHERTZER [1827PA-1899IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/6162/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his half-brother, John H. SHERTZER [1850PA-1919IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/3105/mb.ashx Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: HAYWOOD, MEEKS, NICKERSON, SHERTZER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9866/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 27, 1944, Volume LXIX, Number 14, Page 1, Column 7, "MRS. SHERTZER DIES SUDDENLY-Funeral Services For Loveable Bloomfield Woman Are Held Monday Afternoon." [Transcribed on December 22, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Celestia SHERTZER, well-known Bloomfield resident, were conducted Monday afternoon at the residence at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Jack MASTERS, of Brazil, officiated. Mrs. SHERTZER died Friday night about 8 o'clock at the Freeman Greene County Hospital, where she was admitted for treatment the previous January 17. Mr. SHERTZER had been ill for several months. Mrs. SHERTZER was born August 19, 1864, in this community, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel {Mary (MEEKS)} HAYWOOD. She was the widow of the late Samuel B. SHERTZER, who was a druggist here for many years. She was a member of the local Presbyterian church and an active worker in the church. Survivors include one daughter, Frieda SHERTZER, at home, and two sons, Carl SHERTZER, of Bloomington, and Winfield SHERTZER of Bloomfield. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery. Lester Jenkins and Sons were in charge of arrangements. - Link to the Obituary of her sister, Inez (HAYWOOD) NICKERSON [1871IN-1931IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9865/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her half-sister, Irene HAYWOOD [1842TN-1901IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/3343/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her half-brother, James Madison HAYWOOD [1845IN-1920IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4135/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her half-brother, William Thomas HAYWOOD [1854IN-1921IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5986/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BRANSCOM, HAYWOOD, JOHNSON, NICKERSON, ROBERTSON, SHERTZER, WEATHERWAX Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9865/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, October 22, 1931, Volume LV , Number 51, Page 1, Column 3, "FORMER CITIZEN DIED AT LINTON - Mrs. Will T. Nickerson, Aged 60 Years, Taken in Death After Long Illness" [Transcribed on December 21, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] The remains of Mrs. Will T. NICKERSON, who died at her home at Linton Saturday, October 17, were brought here for interment Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. NICKERSON'S maiden name was HAYWOOD, and she was born in Taylor Township, but her parents died when she was small and she was reared in the home of Mrs. Emma {A. (LESTER)}WEATHERWAX, of this place. She was married to W. T. NICKERSON, of Bloomfield, May 18, 1890. They were the parents of six children, five of whom survive. They are: Hoyt NICKERSON, Mrs. Charles BRANSCOM and Mrs. Thurston JOHNSON, all of Linton, and Arthur NICKERSON, and Mrs. Frank ROBERTSON, both of Detroit, Michigan. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Samuel B. SHERTZER, of this place, and one brother, Emanuel HAYWOOD, of West Terre Haute. In addition to eleven grandchildren there are many friends and relatives who will be shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. NICKERSON. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the United Brethren church at Linton with Rev. J. W. SETTLE officiating. The remains were brought to Bloomfield and interred in the Grand View Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. SHERTZER, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. SHERTZER and William.... - NOTES-RLJ: (1) INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS IN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, 1939, WPA, Page 78: HAYWOOD, Ina to Will T. NICKERSON, Wed May 18, 1890, Book N, Page 93; HAYWOOD, Celestia to Samuel B. SHERTZER, Wed January 1, 1884, Book L, Page 492. (2) GRANDVIEW CEMETERY, RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, GREENE COUNTY, BLOOMFIELD, INDIANA, Part II, Row 5, Page 31: NICKERSON, Ina, 1871-1931; NICKERSON, William T., 1867 - 1956; NICKERSON, Alba, died 1891, age 7 months. - Link to a 1908 Biography of her father-in-law, Hoyt Huston NICKERSON [1838OH-1908IN], A Civil War Veteran: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2087/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her sister, Harriet Celestia (HAYWOOD) SHERTZER [1864IN-1944IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9866/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: CORBIN, LUCAS, MCCULLOUGH, MODESITT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9864/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, October 22, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 51, Page 5, Column 3, "MRS. A. CORBIN DIED; WAS ILL TWO YEARS." [Transcribed on December 21, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Mrs. Alonzo M. CORBIN, wife of Alonzo CORBIN, died at the family home October 14 about 12:30 o'clock after an illness of over two years, eight weeks of which time she had been confined to her bed. She was born in Indiana on December 14, 1857, the daughter of Nathaniel and Hilea (MCCULLOUGH) MODESITT, and most of her live was spent in and around the community in which she died, coming from Brazil, {Clay County, Indiana} in 1900 to her present residence. She was a splendid neighbor, was highly respected, and her virtues numbered many. She is survived by her husband Alonzo CORBIN, and one daughter, Mrs. Elva LUCAS, of Linton, and four sons: Edgar CORBIN, of Solsberry; Eli and Elsworth, of Linton, and Ezra, of Worthington; also three brothers, W. T. MODESITT, of Cory, Indiana; West MODESITT, of Staunton, Indiana, and Alexander MODESITT, of Clay City. Funeral services were held at the Providence Church last Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment near Staunton. - Edgar CORBIN, of Beech Creek Township, a son of the deceased, is serving as a petit juror at this term of court, and Judge HUMPHREYS dismissed court last Saturday on account of the funeral. - Link to the 1880 CENSUS OF CLAY COUNTY enumerating Martha J. MODESITT: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Census/household_record.asp?HOUSEHOLD_CODE=1880US_6107507&HOUSEHOLD_SUB=1&frompage=99 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarkWNeice Surnames: HUNTER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9863/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am needing obits for Sarah Elizabeth "Elizabeth" HUNTER. She went by her middle name. She died 14 Jun 1942 Greene Co. I'd also like one for her sisters Mary Abba BOOHER who died 17 Jan 1957 Greene Co. and Margaret NEELY who died 10 Apr 1926 and for their parents Felix BRYANT who died 23 Feb 1921 and Martha BRYANT who died 25 Jun 1916. Thank you for any help so I can move past this brick wall in my family. Mark Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: ALLEN, CLOUD, FISH, INMAN, NORRIS, POORE, SHOULTY, VOKORHOS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9862/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, October 22, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 51, Page 1, Column 3, "RESPECTED OWENSBURG WOMAN DIED OCTOBER 16." [Transcribed on December 20, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Mrs. Rebecca CLOUD, aged eighty-two years, seven months and five days, died at the family home in Owensburg Friday evening, October 16, at 10 o'clock, after an illness of a week's duration. The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church in Owensburg, where she had made her home for the past thirty years. She is survived by the following daughters: Mrs. Henry POORE, Linton; Mrs. Noah NORRIS, of DeSoto, Illinois; Mrs. James VOKORHOS, of Gary, and Mrs. Lloyd SHOULTY, of Bedford; two brothers, James FISH and Logan FISH, of Scotland, and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine INMAN, of Owensburg, and Mrs. Nancy E. ALLEN, of Trinity Springs. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Owensburg, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Warren SANDERS officiating. Burial was made in the Owensburg Cemetery. - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BAKER, BARNES, CANE, CORWIN, JOHNSON, ORCHARD, STEPHEN, YOHO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9861/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 24, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 8, Page 1, Column 7, "MAHLON YOHO, SOLSBERRY, DIED DEC. 22-Pioneer Resident of Beech Creek Township; 91 Years Old Last Saturday; Civil War Soldier." [Transcribed on December 20, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Isaac Mahlon YOHO, a resident of Solsberry, and vicinity for sixty-four years, died at the family residence in Solsberry, where he had made his home for the past twenty years. His son, William YOHO, and family, had lived with him and cared for him and wife during the past eleven years. The wife and mother died eleven years ago. Mr. YOHO was born near Caldwell, in Noble County, Ohio, December 19, 1840, making his age ninety-one years last Saturday. His family had a reunion and dinner in his honor last Sunday and he seemed to be in good spirits and in good health on that day and enjoyed the day with his family. He enlisted in the Civil War from Ohio and served three and on-half years. His enlistment was with COMPANY H, ONE-HUNDRED AND SIXTEENTH REGIMENT, OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, and before the close of the war he was transferred to the SIXTY-SECOND REGIMENT. He was with General Phil SHERIDAN's army in its march through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and at Cedar Creek battle he sustained a hip injury from a fragment of a bursted shell. After the war he returned to his home in Ohio and was married to Miss Sarah Ellen STEPHEN, a sister of Asbury STEPHEN, who died at Stanford six or seven years ago. His parents were Samuel YOHO and Jane (CANE) YOHO. His first child, Frank YOHO, was born in Ohio on October 28, 1865, and about 1867 the family moved to Monroe County, locating on a farm south of Stanford, and a year later located on a farm on Ore Branch, in Richland Township, after which the farm was sold to Jason ROGERS. After the farm sale he bought a farm from John CLEVER in Center Township and located two and one-half miles southeast of Solsberry and he also acquired the Abel P. HAMILTON farm, east of his homestead. About twenty years ago he purchased the OGG farm west of Solsberry and continued to make that place his home until he was call to his heavenly reward and to join (Continued on Page 4) the wife and companion of his youth. The deceased always engaged in farming and raised a large family, four boys and four girls, namely: Frank, Jennie JOHNSON, Della ORCHARD, Bloomington; Walter YOHO, Mamie CORWIN, Will YOHO, Oscar YOHO and Myrtle BARNES, Indianapolis. They all survive the father except Mrs. Jennie JOHNSON, who died five years ago. The deceased was a Mason in Solsberry Lodge No. 411 for over forty years. The order will have charge of the funeral service. Mr. YOHO was a highly respected and honored citizen and leaves a family which is among the leaders in all affairs in the Solsberry community. The deceased is also survived by one brother, Samuel R. YOHO, of San Francisco, California, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Milton WELBORN, near Solsberry, and Mrs. Jennie WHALEY, of Bloomington. One brother R. W. YOHO, and one sister, Mrs. Hannah BAKER, preceded him in death. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Solsberry M. E. church, of which he was a member, and the services will be conducted by Rev. Joseph CAMPBELL, of Bloomington, assisted by H. A. BAILIFF and Rev. W. J. ELLIS. The Bloomington Limestone quartet will sing at the services. It is composed of Henry DUDLEY, Wes DUVALL, Mr. WILSON and Lennie ISOM. Interment in the Solsberry cemetery. - Link to the Obituary of his son, Frank Lewis YOHO [1866OH-1933IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/3377/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his sister, Hannah (YOHO) BAKER [1844OH-1923IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/3903/mb.ashx - NOTES-RLJ: CEMETERIES OF EASTERN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, 1994 G.C.H.S. Beech Creek Township, Page 41, Solsberry Cemetery, Page 41, Column 3: YOHO, Isaac Mahlon, s/o Samuel & Barbara Gatts YOHO, 19 Dec 1840-23 Dec 1931, CO H 116 OHIO, Civil War; YOHO, Sarah E. (STEPHEN), d/o ?? & Tamzan STEPHEN, 11 Jan 1846-6 Oct 1920. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TomMitchell500 Surnames: Alexander Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9858.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is anyone on the list from this line of Alexanders? thanks Tom Mitchell Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: CARRELL, HUNTER, POFFENBARGER, TIMMONS, TERRELL, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9860/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 24, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 8, Page 8, Column 6, "DEATH'S HARVEST." [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] William Riley CARRELL, youngest son of James and Nettie CARRELL, was born February 26, 1852, and departed this life at 7:15 p.m. December 11, 1931, aged seventy-nine years, nine months and fifteen days. He was the last of a family of nine. He was born and reared in Greene County, where he spent his entire life. After the death of his parents he made his home, until his marriage, with his brother and wife, Ben and Catherine CARRELL, the latter of whom survives. He was united in marriage to Emily TIMMONS on March 9, 1884. To this union were born nine children, six of these preceding him in death, two in infancy, William Henry at the age of six months, Archie, aged eight years, Rosa, aged sixteen years, Frank, aged twenty-six years. His wife and companion passed away six years ago last November; after this he mad his home in and near Bloomfield with his son, Albert. He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sam TERRELL, of near Furnace, and Mrs. Samuel POFFENBARGER, of Anderson. A granddaughter, Mrs. Wayne HUNTER, of this city, whom he reared from childhood, two other grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Because of his cheerful disposition and pleasant home life everyone who knew him felt welcome in his home and enjoyed being there. He had a smile and a kind word for all, even through his failing health of the past year and until his death. Although not a member of any church he was a firm believer in God and Christianity. The funeral was held from the Furnace Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 23:30 o'clock, and was conducted by Rev. A. L. TIDRICK, pastor of the Bloomfield Baptist Church. The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends. - Link to the Obituary of his wife, Emily (TIMMONS) CARRELL [1869IN-1920IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4197/mb.ashx Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: CULLISON, HIBBARD, LILJEGREN, STALCUP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9859/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 31, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 9, Page 1, Column 7, "Former Citizen Dies in Kansas{sic} " [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Ending a career which included service during the Civil War as chaplain of the 47th INDIANA REGIMENT and other combat units, the Rev. Robert Miller CULLISON, retired Methodist Episcopal minister, died recently at his home 744 Berkley Avenue. He was eighty-six years old. The Rev. Mr. CULLISON came to San Bernardino {San Bernardino County, California} about eleven years ago. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church quarterly conference relationship in the Kansas conference. Prior to entering the ministry the elderly pastor served for nineteen years as a public school teacher. He was a graduate of DePauw University and the Bloomfield Seminary. Always in fine health until a few months ago, the Rev. Mr. CULLISON with his wife, whom he married sixty-three years ago on the 27th of last May, took an active interest in church and G. A. R. activities during their residence in San Bernardino. The Rev. CULLISON was chaplain of the San Bernardino A. A. R. post at the time of his death. He was also a Mason in good standing. Besides his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Jane {STALCUP} CULLISON, he is survive by two daughters, Mrs. James S. HIBBARD, of Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. J. A. LILJEGREN, of Pittsburg, California; two sons, O. L. CULLISON, of Iola, Kansas, and R. E. CULLISON, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and one brother, Joseph CULLISON, of Wann, Oklahoma. Funeral rites were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the First Methodist Church. The Rev. Golder I. LAWRENCE, pastor, and the Rev. T. J. SHRODE, assistant pastor, officiated. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: ALEXANDER, COOPER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9858/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 31, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 18, Page 4, Column 5, "DEATH'S HARVEST-ALEXANDER" [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Mary M. (COOPER) ALEXANDER, daughter of John and Mariah COOPER, was born February 14, 1852, and departed this life December 13, 1931, aged seventy-nine years, nine months and twenty-nine days. She was of a family of eleven children. Three sisters and two brothers survive. She was married to Hugh ALEXANDER, March 6, 1876. To this happy union nine children were born, five of whom are deceased, Ida and Oma, who lived to womanhood; Willie and Eva, in childhood, and one in infancy. The living are: John, of Dugger, Anthony, of Bloomfield; Tom, of California, and Mary, at home. She also leaves to mourn their loss nineteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. One of her grandsons, Ira, she reared from a little boy and loved and cherished as her very own. A brother-in-law, Will, lived in the home for many years. Grandma, as so many knew her, was a quiet, unassuming woman who found her greatest joy in her home and family. She was kind, genial and neighborly and will be missed by many friends, relatives and the loved ones who are left at home. She united with the Christian church at Koleen, later moving her membership to the Furnace church, where she remained a consistent member. She had been in failing health for some time, but not until the last three weeks had her condition become grave. Even to the last her thoughts were as expressed in the poem, "Lord, help me live from day to day, in such a self-forgetful way, that even when I kneel to pray, my prayer shall be for others. Help me in all the work I do, to ever be sincere and true, and know that all I'd do for you must needs be done for others. Let self be crucified and slain and buried deep nor rise again; and may all efforts be in vain unless they be for others. And when my work on earth is done, and my new work begun, may I forget the crown I've worn, while thinking still of others. - We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance after the death of our dear mother. We especially thank Dr. HULL for his untiring services; to Mr. KIDD, the undertaker, for his efficient service; to Rev. RAINS for his consoling words; for the many and beautiful floral offerings, and to those who in any gave us assistance. HUGH ALEXANDER AND FAMILY. - NOTES-RLJ: (1) 1880 US CENSUS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Jackson Township, Roll T9-0281, Page 186C, 8 Jun 1880, Dwelling 92, Family 92, Lines 2-5: ALEXANDER, Hugh (w, m, 23, Head, m, Farm labor, OH, OH, OH), Mary M.(w, F, 23, Wife, m, Keeping house, IN, TN, OH), Ida J. (w, f, 2, Dau, s, IN, OH, IN), John R. (w, m, 1, son, s, IN, OH, IN). (2) CEMETERIES OF EASTERN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Walnut Grove/Mood Cemetery, Richland Township, Page 163, Columns 2 & 3: ALEXANDER, Hugh, s/o Anthony & Mary, 15 Nov 1851-22 Jun 1939, Army Veteran; ALEXANDER, Mary, w/o Hugh, d/o John J. & Mariah COOPER, 1852-1930; ALEXANDER, Anthony C. "Jack", s/o Hugh & Mary 1886-1951. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandraGrissomHudson Surnames: Wright, Rush Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9857.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - I am pretty sure that this person is buried at Owensburg. I will check at the library tonight and see if I can find a listing elsewhere. The spelling is a little different but the dates are the same. I wonder if Mildred isn't a daughter? ?Wright, Mildred (S) - infant - 1920 Plot II-61J Wright, Leon Rush (S) 1901-1931 Plot II-62J Bob, thanks for putting all the obituaries on line. It is certainly helping with the Owensburg Cemetery book. Sandy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: DAVIS, RUSH, WRIGHT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9857/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 17, 1931, Volume LXI, Number 7, Page 1, Column 6, "MRS. C. WRIGHT, WASHINGTON, DIED SUNDAY-Suffered Stroke While Watching Firemen Fight Fire At a Neighbor's Home." [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Monday's Washington Democrat had the following regarding the death of a former citizen of Owensburg: "Mrs. Leona WRIGHT, aged thirty years, wife of Charles WRIGHT, of 506 North Meridian Street, died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning of apoplexy, death coming about eight hours after she suffered a stroke while watching afire at the home of a neighbor. "Mrs. WRIGHT had been a resident of Washington for the past two years, having come here with her family when Mr. WRIGHT came to this city to be employed as a meat cutter. She had made numerous friends while in this city. "The fire at the home of Ranse FYFFE, two doors south of the WRIGHT home, occurred about 7 o'clock Saturday evening. Mrs. WRIGHT, who recently had been ill of diphtheria, was attracted to the fire and was standing in the yard watching firemen when the stroke came upon her. She fell to the ground in an unconscious condition and was carried to her home by friends. "A physician was called, but she never regained consciousness, and died about 3 o'clock. Death was pronounced due to apoplexy. "The deceased was born February 9, 1901, near Owensburg, being a daughter of Everett and Maude (DAVIS) RUSH. She was married to Mr. WRIGHT several years ago, and leaves the husband and three children, Myra, thirteen; Darwin, eleven, and Maurice, four. The family lived in Bicknell prior to coming to Washington. "The father survives, and lives near Owensburg. Two brothers, John and Carl RUSH, and two half-brothers, Zeb and Everett RUSH, also live near Owensburg. The body was brought to Ashcraft Chapel, near Robison, in Greene County, for interment Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BORDERS, EAGLETON, HAM, HATFIELD, JACKSON, KITCHELL, RIDGE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9856/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday December 24, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 8, Page 1, Column 1, "M. HATFIELD, DUGGER, DIED SUNDAY, DEC. 20-Was Brother of Late Deceased Jeremiah Hatfield, and Was Born Near Owensburg." [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Martin HATFIELD, aged about seventy years, died December 20, at his home in Dugger, following a short illness. He was born and reared in Greene County near Owensburg, and was a brother of the late deceased Jeremiah HATFIELD, of this place. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Missouri (BORDERS) HATFIELD; four sons, Glen, of Pennsylvania; William, of Toledo, Ohio; Ora and Ernest, at home, and five daughters, Mrs. Abigail KITCHELL, of Vincennes; Mrs. Serena HAM, of Freedom; Mrs. Laura EAGLETON, of Robinson, Illinois; Mrs. Eloise RIDGE, of Dugger, and Miss Agnes, at home. Four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Martha JACKSON, of Owensburg, and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Dugger Church of Christ, in charge of Rev. J. R. CLARK. Interment in the Dugger Cemetery. Those attending from Owensburg were Mrs. Martha JACKSON, (a sister); Mr. and Mrs. William HUDSON, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred JACKSON; also Mr. and Mrs. Noah HATFIELD, of Bedford. - Link to the Obituary of his father, George Washington HATFIELD [1813TN-1884IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4387/mb.ashx - Link to a 1908 Biography of his brother, Jeremiah HATFIELD [1843IN-1929IN], a Civil War Veteran:: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2110/mb.ashx - Link to a 1908 Biography of his brother, Joel HATFIELD [1841IN-1912IN], A Civil War Veteran: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2093/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his brother, John W. HATFIELD [1848IN-1920IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4142/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: ANDERSON, BEATY, BRIDWELL, HATFIELD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9855/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 24, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 8, Page 8, Column 3, "DEATH'S HARVEST-HATFIELD." [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Jasper Newton HATFIELD, son of Emanuel and Nancy (ANDERSON) HATFIELD, was born at Owensburg, December 10, 1844, and departed this life at 7:30 a. m. December 21, 1931, being at the time of his death eighty-seven years and eleven days old. He was the last surviving child of a family of fourteen children, and was reared to manhood in this home where he was born. On March 10, 1866, he was united in marriage to Louisa BEATY, of Owensburg. To this union were born three children. Soon after this first marriage he moved to Neodesha, Kansas, where he lived for three years and engaged in farming. He returned to Owensburg about 1870, and here on July 26, 1873, this first companion was called to the life beyond. On September 13, 1874, he was united in marriage to Mary Frances BRIDWELL. To this union were born six children. On September 1, 1886, he moved with his family to Washington Township, near Lyon, Indiana, and here spent the remaining forty five years of his life. At the age of eighteen years he united with the Missionary Baptist church at Owensburg, where with fifty other friends and companions, he was baptized in the old Mill Dam supplied from his father's spring, while all nature was covered with a mantle of snow. He continued to live in this Christian faith, and after moving to Washington Township, he with his companion, became charter member of the Baptist Church at Switz City, under the pastorate of Uncle Billy BAKER, one of the pioneer Baptist preachers of Greene County. On February 5, 1923, his last companion was called to her home beyond, and since that time he has been cared for by his daughter, Miss Victoria, who gave him every comfort human hands could afford. He lived an exemplary life and was a devoted husband and father, living the golden rule before all his neighbors and friends. On great enjoyment of his was to spend his evenings reading to his family out of his old family Bible. This he continued to do until the last few days of his sickness. The good morals he set before his children, they will ever hold as a sweet memory of his fine Christian character. He was an obliging neighbor and his pleasant smile always made them feel welcome in his home. The children by his first union were Theodore and Ora, who preceded him in death, and Charley, now living at Linton. Those by the last union are Mrs. Bayless BENHAM, of Lyons; Mrs. Edward YOUNG, of Petersburg; Mrs. Grace STAFFORD, of Terre Haute; Herschell HATFIELD, of Danville, Illinois, and Victoria, at home, and a daughter who died in infancy. He also leaves sixteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends, all of whom will miss him greatly. - Link to the Obituary of his father, Emanuel HATFIELD [1805TN-1892IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5383/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: ALLEN, BRIDWELL, GRAFTON, SPEAKE, VEST Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9854/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 19, 1931, Volume LVI, Number 3, Page 1, Column 3, "ELIZA A. GRAFTON DIED AT BEDFORD-Aged Seventy-eight Years, and Was Born and Reared in this County, Near Scotland." [Transcribed on December 19, 2007 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Saturday, November 14, Bedford Mail contained the following account of the death of Mrs. Eliza A. GRAFTON, a former Greene County citizen. "Mrs. Eliza A. GRAFTON, one of Bedford's most highly esteemed women, passed away today at 11:25 a. m. from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur SPEAKE, after a period of failing health extending over a year. "Mrs. GRAFTON was born at Scotland, Indiana, November 12, 1853, and had reached seventy-eight years and two days in her span of life when the final summons came. Mrs. GRAFTON was the daughter of George and Polly (ALLEN) VEST. "She was united in marriage at Owensburg on December 14, 1873, to George J. GRAFTON, who passed away some years ago. "Surviving are the daughters, Mrs. Arthur SPEAKE and Mrs. Frank BRIDWELL, of this city; son, Frank GRAFTON, of Bedford; one granddaughter and three brothers, James M. VEST, of Worthington; Charles VEST, of Bloomfield, and John VEST of Los Angeles, California. "When twelve years of age Mrs. GRAFTON united with the Methodist church at Scotland and had since led a consistent Christian life, always serving her master with loyalty and love. Some twenty-five years ago she transferred her membership to the First Methodist church, this city, and retained membership until her death. "Funeral services were held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur SPEAKE, with Rev. C. S. BLACK in charge. Rev. Joel Lee Jones and Rev. W. James NIVEN assisted with the services. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery." Frank and Parmer VEST, of this place are nephews. Those attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James M. VEST, Worthington; Mr. and Mrs. Parmer VEST, of this place, and Mrs. Frank BECK, Washington Township. - Link to the Obituary of her father, George Washington VEST [1820KY-1905IN] http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2761/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her mother, Polly Ann (ALLEN) VEST [1829IN-1916IN] http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/6062/mb.ashx - Link to a 1908 Biography of her brother, James Millard VEST [1858IN-1952IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2119/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her brother, James Millard VEST [1858IN-1952IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2119/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her brother, Charles N. VEST [1869IN-1941IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/6166/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wynnmill Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5352.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you,Jerry. I don't subscribe to any of the genealogical giants anymore so I appreciate your taking the time to look it up. Squire's age in the 1850 census seems to correlate with the 1870 census already posted. Thanks again, I'll check out my Nathaniels now..... Pat Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jerry_Jacobs_ Surnames: Meredith, Slifer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5352.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not researching this family; however, there is an 1850 Coshocton census enumeration that provides at least a possibility of who the parents of Squire Meredith might be, Details are: 1850 Coshocton County, OH Census date: June 1, 1850; Enumeration date: August 14, 1850 Series M432, Roll 670, Page 47A, Dwelling 49, Family 49, Tiverton Twp., Lines 37-42 Nathaniel Meredith, 46, m, VA Farmer, RE value $2000 Stephen Meredith, 21, m, OH Laborer Deborah Meredith, 18, f, OH Squire Meredith, 14, m, OH Rebecca Slifer[?], 5, f, OH This is the only Squire Meredith in the 1850 census for Coshocton County. Jerry Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wynnmill Surnames: Meredith Purdy Carmichael Cullison Squire Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5352.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me who the parents were of Squire Meredith? It's common knowledge that he married Clarissa Purdy on May 18, 1860; that he himself was born in November, 1835 from the 1900 Census and we even know the names of some of his children from the censuses. But WHO were his parents??? I don't know about you folks, but I sure hate having all that info and not knowing where to attach it. Maybe his mother's surname was Squire??? I'd sure appreciate someone out there in cyberland filling me in. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.