Crawfordsville Journal Review Dec 27, 1938 p 8 - Waynetown Dec 26 - Mrs. Rhoda Fruits, 74, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Cruea, southeast of here ont he yountsville Road at 10 o'clock Monday monring following a serious illness of 3 weeks duration with heart trouble. Born in Ripley Twp, near Alamo, Feb 28, 1864, Mrs. Fruits was the daughter of David and Mary J. Cedars Shaffer. On Feb 16, 1888 she was married to George K. Fruits who expired on Oct 12, 1919. She spent all of her life in Montgomery and Fountain Counties. She was a member of the UB Church. Surviving in addition to the daughter at whose home she died are two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Smith of Indianapolis; Mrs. Iola Berryman, Oak Hill, Mo; two sons, Omer Fruits, Rockville, and Walter Fruits, Danville, Ill; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ella Nixon, Waynetown; Mrs. Sarah Waggoner, Montezuma; and Mrs. Florence Ruffer, Hornersville, Mo; two brothers, Howard Shaffer, Covington and Wallace Shaffer, Veedersburg; 11 grandchildren and 3 greats. Funeral services will be held Wed afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at Waynetown Baptist Church with Rev. JC Overman in charge; burial in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.

Crawfordsville Journal Reveiw 16 Jan 1936 --Mrs. Rozella Fruits, widow of Jonathan Fruits, passed away at the home of her son, Ollie Fruits, 310 W. Pike Street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She had been ill for seven years. Mrs. Fruits was 5 years (?) of age and was born at Wayentown. She had been a resident of Crawfordsville 26 years and was a member of the Waynetown Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Walter Fruits of Waynetown and Ollie Fruits of this city at whose home she died and two brothers, John Keyes of Veedersburg and Jason Keyes of Waynetown. The husband and a son, Vernie ordained minister of the Methodist Church preceded her in death. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Crawfordsville Journal 10-20-1930 = Wayneotwn, Oct 19 - Mrs. Jerusha Ann Fruits, 80, widow of the late Ambrose Fruits died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William A. Brown in Kokomo, Saturday monring at 10:30. Death was due to chronic nephritis and followed an extended illness. The deceased who was a life long resident of Wayne Twp was born near Waynetown Aug 12, 1850, daughter of James and Hannah Barnett Hoff. She was united in marriage on Aug 17, 1871 to Ambrose Fruits whose death occurred last march. Mrs. Fruits was a member of the Christian Union Church southeast of Waynetown. The survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Brown at whose home she died, Mrs. Perry A. Brannan of Linden and Mrs. AD Harpel of near Shanondale. Five grandchildren and 3 greats also survive. The remains were brought to the home of Mrs. Harpel near SHannondale. Funeral services will be conducted at the Christian Union Church SW of here Tuesday monring at 10:30 with Rev. McMullen in charge. Burial will take place in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.

Crawfordsville Journal Review 3 march 1930 -- Waynetown, March 2 - Ambrose FRUITS, 81, well known resident of this place died suddenly at his home south of here Sundaya fternoon at 2 o'clock. Although he had been in failing health for some time, he was not considered seriously ill. Heart trouble caused his death. The deceased was born near Waynetown on Feb 27, 1848, the son of George and Lizzie Harlow Fruits. He was married on August 17, 1871 to Jerusha Ann Moss. (sic). He was a member of the Christian Union Church and of Odd Fellows' lodge. He spent his entire life in Montgomery Co. The widow, 3 daughtesr, Mrs. AD Harpel of near Crawfordsville; Mrs. Bertha Brannon of Linden and Mrs. Will Brown of Kokomo; one brother, Goerge of Indianapolis, one half brother, Bert and one half -sister, Serentha of North Judson'; 5 grandchildren and 3 greats survive. Funeral services will be held on Tues morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of Rev. McMullen of Indianapolis in charge. Burial will be at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal -18 April 1928 Waynetown, April 18 - Mrs. Susan Lenora Fruits passed away this morning at her home near Alamo after two weeks illness with smallpox and bronchial hemorrhage. She was born on March 17, 1856 near Peru, Ind and was united in marriage 64 year ago to Noah Fruits. Mrs. Fruits had spent all of her life in Indiana and all her married life near Alamo. She was a member of the Ridge Farm United Brethren CHurch. She is survived by her husban,d four sons, Merit J and Delmar K. Fruits of Waynetown Fred Fruits of Alamo and Charles Fruits of New Richmond and 11 grandchildren. If the weather permits, short funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o'clock from the veranda at home. NO one will be allowed to enter the house. Those who wish to pay their respectsand view the body may do so by calling at the home as the body will lie in state near the window ont he day of the funeral until time for the services. Rev. John Servies will be in charge of the services with interment at Waynetown Cemetery.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal 17 Oct 1919 - Alamo, Oct 18 - George K. Fruits, an aged farmer of this vicinity, was found dead by his grandson two miles north of Alamo yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Apoplexy is given as the cause of the sudden death. Mr. Fruits the son of John and Rebecca Keys Fruits was born Feb 11, 1846. He was married to miss Rhoda Shafer Feb 16, 1888. While he was not a member of any particular church he was a regular attendant and was a member of the Masonic fraternity for 43 years; his lodge is located at Alamo. He is survived by his widow, five children, Omer Fruits who lives at home; Ida and Lydia Fruits also live at home; Jesse who lives in Crawfordsville and Mrs. Effie Smith of Roachdale and one brother, Noah Fruits. Mr. Fruits was one of the most beloved citizens of this community. He was a good man in every respect. His death is the cause of considerable sorrow among those who knew him. The funeral will be held at the home Wed afternoon at 2 o'clock with the masons in charge. The Rev. PO Duncan of Waynetown Baptist Church will assist in the ceremony.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal Sept 24, 1904 p 4 - William Fruits, an aged citizen of Waynetown died at his home Friday evening at 7 o'clock. He had been ill for some time, having taken his bed just one year ago. Mr. Fruits had spent his entire life of 72 years in this county, having been born in Ripley Twp where he lived until 50 years ago. He leaves a wife and six (sic) grown children, two sons and 5 daughters (sic) all of them being married. The funeral ceremony will be in charge of Rev. John P. Henson Sunday afternoon at 3. The burial service will be conducted by the Masons of which he was a member. Masons from a distance will please note the hour and assist the home lodge in the services.

Crawfordsville Journal Review April 4, 1953 - Waynetown - Mrs. Sarah S. Booe, 94, a pioneer Indiana school teacher, died Friday night at the Hart memorial Nursing Home in Crawfordsville following an illness of 8 months. Born Feb 5, 1850 in Montgomery County, Mrs. Booe was the daughter of Caleb and Caroline C. Clevenger Reath. She married Daniel Booe Nov 9, 1879. She was a member of the Alamo Christian Church. She taught for several years in the rural schools of West Central Indiana. Surviving are a daughter, Dora Alward, Alamo; a granddaughter, Mrs. Helen Isbell, Elkhart, a grandson, Paul R. Alward, Lafayette, a great grandson, Paul H. Alward, Lafayette and a brother, Elem Reath, RFD 1, Waynetown. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Grenard & Servies Funeral Home in Wayentown with burial at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Rev John R. Servies will be the officiating minister. Friends may call at the funeral home.

1860 Census Coal Creek Twp, Montgomery Co iN #196 Robert Webster 43 Farmer 2000/1000 Ireland mary 45 Ireland John 19 Ireland Ann J. 17 b. Ohio Elizabeth 14 OHio Westley 10 Ind William Webster (soldier) b 1831 Armagh, Ireland to NY Oct 1850 naturalized March 12, 1864

To the Clerk of the Montgomery Circuit court in the state of Indiana: Wiliam Morrow being an alien and a free white person makes the following report of himself upon his solemn oath declares that he is aged 32 years that he was born in the County of Tyrone, Ireland that he emigrated from Belfast in the year one thousand eight hudnred and fifty two that he arrived in the United States at the town of Buffalo in the state of New York on the 26th day of July eighteen hundred and fifty three that he owes allegiance to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of England, ireland, Scotland and that it is bonafide his intentions to become a citizen of the United States of America an dto renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly to the said Victoria of whom he is a subject. Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 10th day of October AD 1854 William Morrow - signed Andrew P. Lynn, clerk MCC by Filed and Recorded Oct 10, 1854 a true record Andrew P Lynn, Clerk

To the clerk of the Montgomery Cirtcuit Court in the state of Indiana John Webster being an alien and a free white person makes the following report of himself - upon his solemn oath decreas that he is aged 65 years, that he was born in the County of Armagh Ireland that he emigrated from Liverpool in the year 1850 that he arrived in the United State at the city of NY in the state of NY in the month of October 1850 that he owes allegiance to Queen Victoria Queen of Great Brittain and Ireland and that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever and particularly to Queen Victoria as aforesaid of whom he is a subject. John Webster sworn to and subscribed before me, on the 23rd day of October Andrew P. Lynn, Clerk, the above report and Declaration filed and recorded oct 23, 1852 a true record. Attest: Andrew P. Lynn, Clerk Montgomery Circ Court Vacation 1852 - To the clerk of the Montgomery Circuit Court in the state of Indiana. William Webster being an alien and a free white person makes the following report of himself, upon his solemn oat declares that he is aged 21 years that he was born in the county of Armagh in the Kingdom of Ireland, that he emigrated from Liverpool in the year One thounsand eight hundred and fifty. that he owes allegiance to Victoria Queen of Great Brittain (sic) Ireland & and that it is his bona fide intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelty to any prince, potentate state or sovereignty whatever and particularly to Queen Victoria as aforesaid of whom he is a subject. Subscribed and sworn to by Said William Webster - signed William Webster before me Oct 9, 1852 Attest: Wiliam P. Lynn Clerk of Montgomery Circuit Court.

#474 Union Twp 1860 census Montgomery Co IN James Whealan age 27 RR Laborer --/100 b Ireland margaret 21 Mich Jermiah 2 b Ind Daniel 6/12 Ind

Clark Twp 1870 census #348 Thomas Wells age 62 Ireland lives with James McCrea farmer 61 $13,000/200 KY Lucretia 62 KY

Death Record - Maria Weller died 2-15-1929 Union Twp Montgomery Co IN b 8-7-1858 widow of John Weller b. Cavanaugh Co Ireland Father; Edward Lynch b Ireland Mother: -- Bell b Scotland died of pneumonia 128 Unon Twp 1880 census Maria Weller age 23 Irel Irel irel John Weller 27 Famre Md MD Md Charles 1 Ind Md Ireland Lynch, Wm. brother-in-law 27 Irel Irel Irel 1900 Census Union Twp Maria Weller Aug 1857 wife of John H b. April 1856 Charles b. Feb 1879 Maude July 1881

1870 Census Union Twp Montgomery Co IN #668 Weldman, Thomas age 39 Farmer --/410 b Pa Jane age 38 b Ireland PFB Catherine 13 b Ind MFB Jane 11 same Joseph 10 Mary 7 Grant 5 Frank 3 Susan 4/12 b. Feb

Bridget Welch #660 Union Twp 1870 Census age 44 Keeps House b. Ireland Parents Foreign Born can't read/write John 23 Daylaborer /400 Ireland same David 21 Mass same Thomas 17 ind same James 14 same Peter 11 same Mary 10 same Con Welch #676 Crawfordsville 1870 census age 40 Laborer b. Ireland Ellen Welch #161 Clark Twp 1870 Census age 40 Keeps House --/100 Ireland Can't read/write Bridget 12 John Welch age 35 when naturalized 9 oct 1855 (signed with a mark) Andrew Lynn, Clerk from Co Kerry, Ireland left Limerick arriving in NY NY 18 July 1849 Michael Welch (Welsh) age 50 13 Oct 1863 when naturalized (Wm. Vance, Clerk) signed with an x - from Co Galway, Ireland left from Galway arriving in NY NY 3 Oct 1853 Richard Welch #1274 Union Twp 1860 census age 45 Laboere 530/300 b. Ireland Bridget 29 Ireland Morris 17 Ireland mary A 7 NY Ellen 6 NY William 4 Ind Thomas 2 Ind Edward 5/12 Ind Thomas Welch #1270 Union Twp 1860 census) age 37 Laborer b. Ireland William Welch b. 1822 Ireland came here 1846 Buffalo NY wife may be Ellen Welch 1870 census CLark Twp age 40 Ireland and Bridget age 12 b Ireland

Bat Welch age 23 when naturalized 8 Oct 1860 (Vance, Clerk) signed with a mark b. Co Kerry, Ireland left Liverpool, England arriving in US 4 July 1860 - no port given

1880 Madison Twp Montgomery CO IN Census Welch, Bartholomew age 30 bords at Catherine Sullivan's b. irel Irel Irel

Calvary Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co IN Weeks, Mary b Co Dublin Ireland 10-27-1881 -- 7-1-1888

1870 Union Twp Montgomery Co iN Census #28 Mark Weeks age 38 Daylaborer 500/150 b Ireland E. 30 Ireland Mary 8 Ind PFB R. 6 (male) Ind PFB Joe 3 Ind PFB S. 8/12 fem b. Oct Ind PFB 1880 Union TWp #192 Montgomery Co IN Census Mark Weaks age 48 Laborer Irel Irel Irel Ellen 40 Irel Irel Irel Mary 18 Ind Irel Irel Robert 15 same Qussyth 12 same Sally 10 same John 8 same Annie 5 same Union Twp 1900 Censu Pt 2 3316 Ellen b Jan no year 6 ch 5 living Irel Irel Irel Mary Sept 1863 In Irel Irel Joseph B July 1867 same John W Feb 1873 same Anna L no month 1874 Maggie H June 1882 same