ohhh, how sad ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim & Roger Hancock" <hancock@link2000.net> To: <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 9:20 PM Subject: [InMontgo] Maggie Smith Obit Please add also > > >> Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, October 10, 1891 >> > Page 5 Col 2 Lapland > Little Maggie Smith, daughter of Lambert Smith and Eliza Smith, his first > wife, died last Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock with the diptheria. > Internment at the Masonic cemetery at the city. Little maggie has many > friends to mourn her loss, She was a loving child and had a smile for > every > one around her. She was nine years, eleven months, and twenty-eight days > old. > > Crawfordsville, Weekly Journal, October 10, 1891 > Page 6 Col 1 > The ten year old daughter of Lambert Smith, died of diptheria lst night > eight miles south of town on the Greencastle road. The internment > occurred > this afternoon. > >> >> >> >> > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Welp, the good news was Tom Humphrey *wasn't* already up in the Bio & Obits section. The only dupe that I could find that I sent was John Pickett, and I looked up all of them after I read your post. Suzy But, that's what makes genealogy fun :) **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

> > Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, October 10, 1891 > Page 5 Col 2 Lapland Little Maggie Smith, daughter of Lambert Smith and Eliza Smith, his first wife, died last Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock with the diptheria. Internment at the Masonic cemetery at the city. Little maggie has many friends to mourn her loss, She was a loving child and had a smile for every one around her. She was nine years, eleven months, and twenty-eight days old. Crawfordsville, Weekly Journal, October 10, 1891 Page 6 Col 1 The ten year old daughter of Lambert Smith, died of diptheria lst night eight miles south of town on the Greencastle road. The internment occurred this afternoon. > > > >

No problem, 150 in line waiting for school to start, then my kids will be at school and I will be able to get caught up. Jeff Karen Zach wrote: > We wearin' you out yet, Jeff? He's going to have his work cut-out for him but he knows me, once I start back to school (MONDAY) I'll slow down - the rest of you keep working and keep him hopping :) K > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG ~~~~ "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." Samuel Adams "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclination, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams

But, that's what makes genealogy fun :) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Limequilla@aol.com> To: <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [InMontgo] Obit Thomas B. Humphrey 1818 > > :(( Plus I got the wrong Humphrey -- not related in any way. So for my > big > trip to the State Library I am roughly related to only 50% of the obits I > copied. Pathetic! > > Here's another you probably already have: > Thomas Humphrey died at the home of his son, Sam Humphrey, at 2 > o'clcok > Monday afternoon, aged 86. He has been partially paralyzed for the last > four > years. Mr Humphrey mobed here about twelve years ago from illinoi, he and > his > son, Samuel buying what was known as rhe section four miles northeast of > Waynestown, living there until his death. The body will be taken to > Potomac, Ill > for burial. ~Crawfordsville [Indiana] Daily Journal, Thursday, 31 May > 1904; > page 3 column 3. Transcribed by Suzy Wert > > Think we have this one already Jeff but check :) > > **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

:(( Plus I got the wrong Humphrey -- not related in any way. So for my big trip to the State Library I am roughly related to only 50% of the obits I copied. Pathetic! Here's another you probably already have: Thomas Humphrey died at the home of his son, Sam Humphrey, at 2 o'clcok Monday afternoon, aged 86. He has been partially paralyzed for the last four years. Mr Humphrey mobed here about twelve years ago from illinoi, he and his son, Samuel buying what was known as rhe section four miles northeast of Waynestown, living there until his death. The body will be taken to Potomac, Ill for burial. ~Crawfordsville [Indiana] Daily Journal, Thursday, 31 May 1904; page 3 column 3. Transcribed by Suzy Wert Think we have this one already Jeff but check :) **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

LOVE all these obits but do check the site -- think there have been two-three lately we already have on there - save ya' a peck or two :) THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP -- just tyring to save ya' some time ;) KZ

Think we have this one already Jeff but check :) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Limequilla@aol.com> To: <INMONTGO@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:48 PM Subject: [InMontgo] Obit Thomas B. Humphrey 1818 > Thomas B. Humphrey was born June 27, 1818, died May 30, 1904, aged 85 > years, > 11 months and 3 days. He was born in Putnam Co., Indiana, residing there > until he was 18 years of age when he moved to Vermillion Co., Ill. living > there > until twelve years ago when he returned to Indiana, locating four miles > northeast of Waynetown. He was married to Rachel Cassairt when near > fourteen years > of age. By this union there was born five children, three dying in > infancy; > two sons survive, Albert of Ft Scott, Kan., and Samuel of this county. He > joined the Christian church when a young man and lived an upright life. He > was > one of the early pioneers of Vermillion county, Ill., and was one of the > few > men still living in the year 1904 who could look back over four score > years and > see the wonderful changes wrought and realize that he was one of the > cornerstones of the country's progress. He was a just man before God, > walking > circumspect before all men, honorable in all his dealings and his > departure from > us is a loss much deplored. He was the grandfather of nineteen > grandchildren > and twelve great-grandchildren. Peace be to his ashes. ~Crawfordsville > [Indiana] Daily Journal, Thursday, 2 Jun 1904 page 4, column 4. > Transcribed by > Suzy Wert > **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Friday, January 5, 1906 William Lambert Smith was born in Putnam county, Ind., March 12, 1847, died at his home in Montgomery county, Ind., on December 29, 1905, age 58 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He was the first born of a family of thirteen children. He was twice married. The first time to Elizabeth A. Davis, of Montgomery county, Ind., on June 24, 1875. To them were born four sons, John, Wallace, Charley and Oscar, and one daughter, Maggie, who died September 28, 1892. His first wife died on May 1, 1883. He was again married to Jessie M. Davis, a sister of his former wife, on September 13, 1883. To this last union was born four sons, William Marl, George Pearl, Carl DeWitt, and Francis Paul, all of whom have gone before. Death again visited his home on July 24, 1894, and took away his second wife. When but eighteen years of age he enlisted in the Union army and thus offered his services to his country in her time of extreme peril. He was a faithful member of the Christian church for many years, and greatly enjoyed the service of love which his Master's cause required of him. He was a useful member of the Grand Army of the Republic and a member of the Masonic Order. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and a steadfast friend whose influence will be greatly missed by those who knew him and were associated with him. He leaves one brother, two half brothers, One sister, four half sisters, four sons, three grandsons and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure.

Thomas B. Humphrey was born June 27, 1818, died May 30, 1904, aged 85 years, 11 months and 3 days. He was born in Putnam Co., Indiana, residing there until he was 18 years of age when he moved to Vermillion Co., Ill. living there until twelve years ago when he returned to Indiana, locating four miles northeast of Waynetown. He was married to Rachel Cassairt when near fourteen years of age. By this union there was born five children, three dying in infancy; two sons survive, Albert of Ft Scott, Kan., and Samuel of this county. He joined the Christian church when a young man and lived an upright life. He was one of the early pioneers of Vermillion county, Ill., and was one of the few men still living in the year 1904 who could look back over four score years and see the wonderful changes wrought and realize that he was one of the cornerstones of the country's progress. He was a just man before God, walking circumspect before all men, honorable in all his dealings and his departure from us is a loss much deplored. He was the grandfather of nineteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Peace be to his ashes. ~Crawfordsville [Indiana] Daily Journal, Thursday, 2 Jun 1904 page 4, column 4. Transcribed by Suzy Wert **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

Well, duh, why didn't I think of that - I changed it - thanks :) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Limequilla@aol.com> To: <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [InMontgo] Mary Ellen Rogers Wilkinson - note I had her birthOct 23, 185... > > Karen, > > 1856 works out as the year of birth based on her age and date of death. > Not > 1858. > >>>Crawfordsville Journal-Review March 24, 1934 -- Hillsboro, March 24 - >>>Mrs. > Mary Ellen Wilkinson, 77, > > **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'll put that and a question mark afterwards :) Thanks Every little bit helps ----- Original Message ----- From: <Limequilla@aol.com> To: <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [InMontgo] James Wilkinson > Why thank you!!! ;) > > He was probably born in Groesbeck, Hamilton Co., Ohio. > >> Crawfordsville Journal 1-26-1921--Waynetown - James Wilkinson 94 years >> of > > **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Karen, 1856 works out as the year of birth based on her age and date of death. Not 1858. >>Crawfordsville Journal-Review March 24, 1934 -- Hillsboro, March 24 - Mrs. Mary Ellen Wilkinson, 77, **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

Why thank you!!! ;) He was probably born in Groesbeck, Hamilton Co., Ohio. > Crawfordsville Journal 1-26-1921--Waynetown - James Wilkinson 94 years of **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

Crawfordsville Journal Review May 12, 1956 -- Fred A. Wilkinson, 79, retired Crawfordsville restaurant proprietor died Friday night in Culver Hospital. He had been in failing health several years and seriously ill one month. Born Nov 13, 1876 in Fountain County Mr. Wilkinson was the son of Decatur and Emma A. Thompson Wilkinson (picture - sorry, too bad to scan). He was married Nov 27, 1901 to Stella Lewellen who died last April 7. Mr. Wilkinson was in the restaurant business in this city 18 years. During his early life he engaged in farming. He was a member of the Alamo Masonic Lodge, Crawfordsville Eagles and VFW Father's Auxiliary. Survivors include four children, Ernest Wilkinson, Ervie Wilkinson of Wayentown, Charles Wilkinson; and Mrs. Emma Earl; a sister, Mrs. Sylvia Dodd; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 3 brothesr. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Rev. John Servies will be officiating minister. Friends may call at the funeral home. The Alamo Masonic Lodge will conduct rites at the graveside.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Zach" <karen.zach@sbcglobal.net> To: <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [InMontgo] Quenton Wert,son of Bessie Clore and Eston Wert (was Re: Mary AnnHughes?!?!?Anyone know?) > Do you by chance have a marr date for her and Estin Wert? 9 December 1903 in Parke County, Indiana (from WPA Index)

Crawfordsville Journal-Review April 9, 1956 -- Mrs. Stella L. Wilkinson wife of Fred A. Wilkinson retired Crawfordsville restaurant owner died Saturday in Culver Hospital where she had been a patient since April 3. She had been in failing health for the past year and seriouly ill 3 weeks. A native of Montgomery County, Mrs. Wilkinson was born July 15, 1880 in Ripley Township. Her parents were Thomas and Frances Charters Lewellen. She married Fred A. Wilkinson at Yountsville Nov 27, 1901. Mrs. Wilkinson spent her childhood in the Alamo community, where she attended school. She was the oldest of a family of 10 children. Active in club work and business since coming to Crawfordsville, Mrs. Wilkinson was associated with her husband in the restaurant business from 1923-1948. She also was active in the work of the Pocahontas for a number of years. Surviving besides the husband, are 3 sons: Ernest; Ervie and Charles Wilkinson; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Earl; 4 brothers, Walter Lewellen of Chicago; Archie Lewellen of Deer's Mill and Edward and Herbert Lewellen, twins, both of Waynetown; 3 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ellis of New Castle; Mrs. Godey Graves of Newton Falls, Ohio and Mrs. Mabel Douglas of Crawfordsville; six grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Funearl services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Rev. John R. Servies will be officiating minister. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Crawfordsville Journal-Review Jan 26, 1956 - Wayentown - Joseph L. Wilkinson, 86 died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at the IOOF Home in Greensburg. He had been in failing health 4 months. Born Feb 10, 1869, he was the son of James and Ann Wirt Wilkinson. He married Mary Alice Stonebraker who died in 1917. He was a member of the Ingersoll Chapel Church and of the Waynetown IOOF. Survivors include a son, Virgil of Rt 2, Waynetown; one daughter, Mrs ? Thoebus of Coral Gables, Fl; 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Servies Funeral Home in Wayentown with burial in Wayentown Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Crawfordsville Journal Review Jan 3, 1949 -- Mrs. Hariet (sic) Moffett Wilkinson, 80, died at her home, 311 South Walnut Street, where she had lived 30 years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Million of the First Christian Church in charge. Burial in Masonic Cemetery at Waynetown. Born in Fountain County July 2, 1868, she was the widow of Daniel M. Wilkinson who died Dec 27, 1930. her parents were William Lee and Martha Ann Cade Moffett of Fountain County. After her marriage in Fountain County, she lived in the Ingersoll Chapel neighborhood until moving to the Crawfordsville Address. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the second section of the Ladies' Aid the Gleaners Class, Athens NO. 97 OES, Home Economics Club and the Flower Lovers Club. Surviving are a brother, Henry L. Moffitt of Waynetown; a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Ingersoll of Waynetown and several nieces and nephews. Pallbeares were Russell Moffett and Lloyd Ingersoll of Waynetown; James Ingersoll and Paul Ingersoll of Wingate; William Munns of Bloomington and Samuel M. Woodruff of Frankfort. Curtis Bright was at the organ.

Crawfordsville Journal-Review Jan 11, 1938 - Mrs. Emma Wilkinson, 83, resident of Crawfordsville for the past 20 years, died at 9 o'clock Monday night at her home, 1107 W. Main Street. She had been in declining health about six years and had been seriously ill with a complication of diseases for three days. Mrs. Wilkinson was born April 7, 1854 in Fountain County, the daughter of NIckolis and Mary Kashner Thompson. She was married to Decatur Wilkinson Jan 20, 1875. The deceased was a member of the Crawfordsville Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence C. Dodds, a son, Fred Wilkinson, both of this city; a sister, Mrs. Hiram Parker of Clark's Hill; five grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one stepgranddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian Church here in charge of Rev. Paul Million. Burial in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.